The kindness of the owners of the Skateways Roller Skating Rink, Hornby, John and Andrea Mitchell, to the children resident at Templeton Hospital, was acknowledged yesterday when they were presented with a hand-crafted rug by two representatives of the hospital’s pre-industry unit, Donald, centre, and Bruce. The rug was made in the unit, taking about four weeks to complete. The hospital’s recreation officer, Mr Laurie Kamau, said that for two years Mr and Mrs Mitchell had allowed the young people free access to the rink which had helped considerably in developing their self-confidence. Some had also become quite accomplished skaters, he said.

Press, 28 October 1982, Page 6

The kindness of the owners of the Skateways Roller Skating Rink, Hornby, John and Andrea Mitchell, to the children resident at Templeton Hospital, was acknowledged yesterday when they were presented with a hand-crafted rug by two representatives of the hospital’s pre-industry unit, Donald, centre, and Bruce. The rug was made in the unit, taking about four weeks to complete. The hospital’s recreation officer, Mr Laurie Kamau, said that for two years Mr and Mrs Mitchell had allowed the young people free access to the rink which had helped considerably in developing their self-confidence. Some had also become quite accomplished skaters, he said.