insideKENT Magazine Issue 70 - January 2018 | Page 112

NEWS THE STRENGTH & CONDITIONING INSTITUTE SCOOP TOP TROPHY AT NATIONAL FITNESS AWARDS Cutting-edge Tonbridge gym, The Strength & Conditioning Institute (The SCI), is celebrating receiving a prestigious industry award which places them amongst the very best facilities in the whole of the country. magazine Workout, with support from ServiceSport. The SCI became the most successful business represented at the awards, when they were named finalists in five separate categories in the autumn. The SCI has been named Functional Training Gym of the Year at the 2017 National Fitness Awards, which recognise excellence, innovation and achievement in the fitness sector across the UK. Alongside the Functional Training Gym of the Year trophy, The SCI was also named runner up in the Customer Service category. National Fitness Awards’ event director, Judith Halkerston, said: “The club was praised by the judges for showing exceptional customer service, depth of knowledge and expertise.” She added: “I really like level of knowledge The awards are organised by Script Events in conjunction with leading fitness industry BURGER & BUBBLES WINS OPENTABLE DINERS’ CHOICE AWARD Burger & Bubbles in Beckenham has been selected by OpenTable diners as one of the best. Since its launch in October this year, Burger & Bubbles has been widely praised for its mouth-watering burgers, devilishly good FreakShakes, huge variety of cocktails and its homely, stylish atmosphere. Now this excellence has been deservedly rewarded through the OpenTable Diners’ Choice Awards. The Diners’ Choice list recognises outstanding restaurants in numerous categories based solely on Open Table’s verified diner feedback. Each month, OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews, so it is a remarkable achievement to receive such an award. Commenting on the award, the Burger & Bubbles management team said: “We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our wonderful customers who took the time to give us such great feedback. We will continue to make sure we keep up and exceed your expectations with regards to food, service and the overall experience.” 112 and support this team offered and feel this offers something very credible.” Director and head coach at The SCI, Martin Shyvers, said: “Regaining the crown of Functional Training Gym of the Year, which we also held from 2015-16, tops off a truly phenomenal year for The SCI. Our award track record is growing every year, recommendations from delighted clients keep coming, and we’re continually making a tangible difference to people’s health in Kent – and far beyond.” CINEWORLD ANNOUNCES OPENING DATE FOR NEW SIX-SCREEN MULTIPLEX CINEMA IN THE HEART OF DOVER AND SOUTH KENT Cineworld, the UK’s leading cinema chain, announced its latest cinema in Dover will open on Friday, 2nd February 2018. The 909-seat cinema will be located at St James Retail and Leisure Park. Dover’s exciting new development will offer members of the local community a place to shop, have a meal, as well as enjoy the latest blockbusters. With the introduction of Cineworld, the St James development will transform the retail and leisure offer in the heart of Dover and South Kent. The new cinema will feature six screens showing the latest Hollywood releases, as well as pick ‘n’ mix, Baskin Robbins ice cream counters and a selection of alcoholic beverages. The cinema will launch just in time for audiences to get their pulses racing with the next instalment of the Fifty Shades saga, Fifty Shades Freed, and Marvel’s superhero blockbuster, Black Panther. Luke Admans, Cineworld Dover general manager, comments: “We’re really excited to be part of St James Retail and Leisure Park and to be opening our doors to the local community. We aim to provide the best viewing experience and I don’t think anyone will be disappointed! We have an exciting line-up of films coming up, from Fifty Shades Freed, Black Panther and I, Tonya – we have something for everyone!” For updates on Cineworld Dover be sure to check out www.facebook.co.uk/CineworldDover