The Duke Of York Visits Sittingbourne

Prince Andrew, The Duke Of York, visited The Swale Skills Centre on Bonham Drive here in Sittingbourne earlier today (Thursday 14th March).

He was here to promote UK Apprenticeships and spoke to staff and apprentices at the centre. He also spoke to participants in the Caterham Car Project developed by the Rotary Club Of Sittingbourne Invicta and supported by 106.9 SFM.

He was here for approximately an hour before being helicoptered off to' The KentChoices 4 U' event at the Kent County Show Ground in Detling. 

Mike Whiting, the KCC Cabinet Member for Education, Learning & Skills, told SFM News "we want to support young people in making choices in their education and careers. It is important for them individually, Kent and the economy in general".

Tune in to Sam Gillham's Drivetime, from 3pm today, on 106.9 SFM for further information.