Chair’s Blog – January 2022

Hi!

I’m Sue Pitt, Chair of Ashford Mediation Service based in Ashford, Kent.

A blog post from Sue Pitt, Chair of Ashford Mediation Service

Our organisation has 25 volunteer mediators who work with people in our community to prevent the escalation of conflict and to help those in conflict to resolve their differences.

We often deal with noisy neighbour issues, parking and boundary issues, intergenerational family issues and child access where parents want to resolve without going to court.

We can also help give people the knowledge, skills, and tools to resolve their own issues through our Conflict Coaching Service.

Our mediation services are available through online platforms and face-to-face, if required.

Our services are free to the residents of Ashford Borough. Just contact us by calling us on 07845 914831, or contacting us on our website and filling in a simple form to get in touch.

We’re here to help!

Sometimes, just talking things through with us can give you some ideas on how you might be able to resolve your differences. We are also connected to several other organisations in Ashford, so we may be able to refer you to the right person to help you, if we are unable to.

We look forward to hearing from you,

Sue Pitt
Chair, Ashford Mediation Service

Ashford Mediation Service provides free, confidential and impartial mediation services to residents of Ashford who are experiencing conflict with others. Find out more on our website.
Location: Mediation Service, Compass House, Tufton St, Ashford TN23 1EE, UK

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