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MACKNADE CHRISTMAS SHOP TO AID HOMELESS CHARITY
Macknade have partnered with Porchlight , Kent ’ s largest charity for homeless and vulnerable people , which will see a £ 5 donation made to the charity for every order made through their online Christmas shop until 1st January 2022 .
The donations , which will be regularly transferred , could help towards the cost of a Christmas lunch for someone living in a Porchlight property , or fund an essential check in to keep someone in the Kent community off the streets .
Macknade managing director Shane Godwin explains : ‘ Together we can spread a little hope this Christmas . Being at the heart of our Kent communities , we want to give back to those in need at this time of year . Porchlight do fantastic work , reaching out to people experiencing , or at risk of homelessness and I ’ m confident that our amazing customers will join with us to support this important initiative .’
Kate Boulding , corporate partnerships manager at Porchlight , adds : ‘ We expect more people than ever will need our help this winter . More than 9,300 households in Kent could be facing homelessness by the end of the year because protections allowing them to keep a roof over their heads – such as the furlough scheme and the eviction ban – have now ended . The amazing support we ’ re receiving from Macknade means we can continue to be there for the most vulnerable people in our communities . We want to say a massive thank you to them for choosing to support us and raising awareness of our work to their customers this festive season .’
HEVER CASTLE ANNOUNCE NEW YEAR WEDDING SHOWCASE
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Hever Castle is once again hosting a stunning Wedding Showcase , giving guests the rare opportunity to experience the historic and stunning venue set up for a wedding .
Be it the stately grandeur of the castle itself , the country house atmosphere of the Astor Wing , or the stunning lakeside location of the Guthrie Pavilion , Hever Castle offers a dream-cometrue location for your special day . Intimate gatherings , exuberant parties and outdoor weddings are all catered for , and five-star luxury accommodation is available to book too .
Pre-registered guests will arrive to the Astor Wing and will have the opportunity to view all three of the award-winning wedding venue opportunities on the Hever Castle estate , with the wedding team on hand to answer any questions and discuss date availability and packages .
Register your attendance to the showcase on Sunday 23 January 2022 in advance by emailing your details and a brief outline of your wedding day requirements to weddings @ hevercastle . co . uk .
WRATTENS CELEBRATES 25TH ANNIVERSARY
An enduring partnership formed when experienced retailer Maureen Brown first met landlord Guy Osborn back in 1996 , Chislehurst favourite Wrattens has marked the quarter century of its shopping concession and tearoom concept .
Originally beginning as an antique and craft mews selling a range of interiors and gifts alongside the tearoom , a major refurbishment in 2014 led to its reopening in 2015 as a contemporary store offering luxury gifts , interiors and clothing as well as a new cafe space serving fresh home-cooked food , delicious cakes and award winning coffee .
Boasting repeat customers who have been visiting for 25 years as well as welcoming new people who are all enjoying the special retail and dining experience that Wrattens has to offer , here ’ s to the next 25 years !
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