insideKENT Magazine Issue 119 - March 2022 | Page 189

NEWS
CHURCHILL THEATRE IN BROMLEY JOINS ‘ LOVE YOUR LOCAL THEATRE ’ CAMPAIGN
The Churchill Theatre in Bromley is joining over 100 theatres UK-wide for the National Lottery ’ s Love Your Local Theatre campaign , where customers will have the opportunity to purchase 2-4-1 tickets on select shows at the theatre throughout the month of March . The new campaign is part of a wider initiative to encourage people to support their local theatres as they look to recover from the impact of Covid-19 , with over 180,000 tickets being subsidised across the UK . Shows participating in the scheme at the Churchill Theatre include The Addams Family ( Tue 1 – Sat 5 March ), Private Peaceful ( Tue 8 – Sat 12 March ) and Dracula : One Man ’ s Search For The Truth ( Mon 21 March ), with more shows to be announced . The promotion is available to anyone who is a National Lottery player and possesses a ticket or other proof of purchase for a National Lottery game .
RECHARGE AND DISCOVER AT KENT ’ S NEWEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL , BOYS HALL
This summer , Boys Hall Restaurant and Rooms in Ashford will bring together the curious , reopening its doors to offer guests an indulgent Kentish escape at an ancient Weald house with a wild heart and warm hearth . Guests will be part of the latest chapter of the lovingly restored 17th century house , situated in acres of wild country garden ; discovering its story of smugglers , political unrest and bountiful treasures , while immersed in food , drink and experiences inspired by British traditions , Kentish produce , creativity and craftsmanship . Restored by husband and wife team Bradley and Kristie Lomas , the venue has been turned back into a ‘ home ’. Guests will be able to sink into an armchair in front of a roaring fire , lose themselves in the wild meadow grounds , recharge in the restored heritage rooms , and delight in the finest ingredients the county has to offer , all underpinned with Boys Hall ’ s home comforts with an indulgent twist .
KRISTIE AND BRADLEY LOMAS
CHARITIES PORCHLIGHT AND CEO SLEEPOUT JOIN FORCES FOR FUNDRAISING SLEEPOUT AT LEEDS CASTLE
For one night only you can experience the beautiful Leeds Castle in a new way , whilst glimpsing the reality for rough sleepers who have no choice but to sleep outside every night . On 12 May 2022 , sleepers will also have the chance to hear from someone who has encountered homelessness in their own life who will be sharing their story on the night . CEO Sleepout is a charity motivated to fight homelessness due to the shockingly high numbers of people facing housing crisis in the UK . Porchlight ’ s frontline teams already bring hope and help to vulnerable people in Kent who are forced to sleep rough , or face losing their homes . There is no registration fee and a minimum fundraising target of £ 1,000 . Porchlight will receive 75 % of your total fundraising or donation , with the remainder going to CEO Sleepout .
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