NEWS
HANGLOOSE BREAKS GROUND AT BLUEWATER
LANDMARK AUDI DEALERSHIP OPENS IN CANTERBURY
Family-owned business Motorline Group has relocated its East Kent Audi centre , previously located on Ashford Road in Chartham , to an impressive brand-new , purpose-built Audi centre on Broad Oak Road , Canterbury , located in the heart of Canterbury ’ s motor district .
Flanked by the chalk cliffs which characterise Bluewater ’ s unique landscape , Robert Goodman , senior centre director of Bluewater , Brian Phelps , managing director of Hangloose Adventure , and Cllr Jeremy Kite , Dartford Borough Council , commemorated the official groundbreaking with a series of photographs alongside the country ’ s largest spade .
The building of Hangloose Adventure , Bluewater , will see the creation of England ’ s longest and fastest zip line . The adventure park will be situated amongst the 50 acres of stunning parkland at Bluewater , which has recently been awarded Green Flag status for the fifth year in a row . Designed to make the most of the beautiful outdoor spaces that Bluewater has to offer , the zip line is due to open for February half-term 2021 .
Commenting on the project , Hangloose Adventure ’ s MD , Brian Phelps , said “ We ’ re thrilled to be bringing England ’ s longest and fastest Zip Line to Bluewater . This will be one of the biggest and most exciting activities available anywhere in the country , super-fast and super-accessible and right on your doorstep .”
Thomas Obee , chief executive officer at Motorline , commented , “ We are thrilled to open the innovative Canterbury Audi centre in our family home city and close to where the Motorline Group originally began . The new building is one of the very first Audi Centres in the UK to incorporate the new Audi internal design and showroom finishes , which will further enhance the experience of customers visiting this outstanding facility ”.
With technology playing a significant role in the design of the new building , Canterbury Audi is one of the first Audi centres to have a drive-through digital service reception in the UK .
DOVER CHARITY HELPS LOCAL COMMUNITY
KNOCK & CHECK
Kent Community Foundation wants to build on the fabulous community spirit shown in the county during lockdown . Across the county there are 1600 avoidable deaths every winter , just by being neighbourly and kind we can help reduce lives lost .
Josephine McCartney , chief executive , Kent Community Foundation , said “ The Knock and Check campaign is asking people to call on their vulnerable neighbours and check they are OK . Perhaps you could offer to do some shopping , share magazines or books , or give them something you have baked and as we approach Christmas , why not cook enough for an extra plate and take a Christmas lunch to your neighbour .”
Even if we save one life the campaign will have been successful . So please knock on your neighbour ’ s door and check they are OK and let Knock and Check become as popular as clapping on Thursday nights for the NHS did .
To find out more about the Knock and Check campaign and to download the resource directory visit www . kentcf . org . uk / knockandcheck .
Emmaus Dover , a local homelessness charity committed to helping those in greater need , have been supporting people in need during the COVID-19 crisis by donating more than £ 1,400 worth of food and drink to local families , vulnerable children and elderly people in these uncertain times .
Though faced with their own challenges , the community has been distributing surplus food and drink to four local organisations in need . The supplies , generously donated to Emmaus Dover by leading hospitality group SSP , have so far been sent to Age UK Dover , Fern Court Supported Housing , Aycliffe Community Primary School , and Dover smART Project .
Dawn Maddison , founder and CEO of Dover smART Project , said : “ The Emmaus Dover community has been amazing throughout COVID . The supplies of food we have been able to give to our young carers have been a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable people in our community . We can ’ t thank the community enough .”
To find out how you can help Emmaus Dover , head to emmaus . org . uk / dover .
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