Dear Stephen, I don't know you or you me but I lived in Whitstable in the late eighties ... I think this must be my friend Ruth Thurstans who lived in Whitstable around the same time and in the 90s. My father Jim was her boyfriend in their 20s 30s.. he also lived in Whitstable.. and then for the last few years they have lived together as dear friends. Ruth died today. In hospital. In Plymouth. I'm sorry to tell you that. She was an incredible woman and had a wonderful spirit. It was lovely to see your beautiful portrait of her. Thanks. All the best from Rebecca rebeccalenkiewicz@hotmail.com