How old is Sue Kent Gardener?
49-year
Sue Kent, who was born with eight-inch arms, believes she is the only sports massage therapist in the UK qualified to treat people this way. The 49-year-old from Swansea said she understood the toll sport can take on disabled people’s bodies.
Who is Sue on Gardeners World?
Sue Kent
Sue Kent is a Gardener and a new presenter on Gardeners’ World 2021 as well as a Professional Masseur offering sports Massage and relaxation Massage. Sue was born in the early 1960s and due to the Morning Sickness drug Thalidomide and its side effects, Sue was born with an upper limb disability.
Is Sue Kent married?
Mrs Kent, who is married to Stephen, 47, an accountant, said many thalidomide victims endure psychological problems in addition to physical disabilities. The mother of two children, James, 20, and Georgina, 18, added: “Many of our members have had very, very tough times psychologically.
What happened to Mark Lane?
In 2001 Mark was in a car accident and had to have operations on his spine, which were complicated by him being born with spina bifida. Following a long rehabilitation period Mark studied garden design through an Open Learning course and has gone on to become the first recognised UK garden designer in a wheelchair.
When was thalidomide banned in the UK?
The thalidomide scandal The drug was formally withdrawn by Chemie Grünenthal on 26 November 1961 and a few days later, on 2 December 1961, the UK distributors followed suit. However, it remained in many medicine cabinets under many different names.
How did Mark Lane end up in a wheelchair?
Who is Mark Lane’s partner?
Jasen Cavalli
Mark lives in Canterbury, Kent with his partner Jasen Cavalli, who is a Computer Programmer.
Why did Monty Don leave gardeners world?
He was working on an audiobook which Monty was forced to postpone during the coronavirus pandemic. As he resumed work on the project, this meant he needed to take some time away from the show. Hence, why he briefly went missing from the gardening series last month.