NEWS
FUNKY NEW JAZZ BAR SET TO OPEN IN MARGATE
Margate is to get its first jazz bar in decades after two entrepreneurs signed a deal to open in The Centre . Crybaby Jazz is the brainchild of George Grossmith and Freddie Hiscock , who are investing in their first business after spending the past few years running pubs and bars . They have signed a five-year lease with commercial property for units 6 and 7 at The Centre , which they are transforming into a prohibition-era style club over two floors . The upper floor will be used mainly for acoustic sessions , while the lower floor will be used for live jazz bands .
“ We ’ re really looking forward to opening Crybaby Jazz ,” said George . “ We ’ ll be focusing on live music and the bar will serve a great selection of cocktails and wines . Margate is enjoying a real resurgence and there are plenty of venues opening up in the town .”
BROGDALE COLLECTION CREATES STUNNING ORNAMENTAL CHERRY BLOSSOM ORCHARD
A unique charity , which supports the nation ’ s largest collection of fruit trees , is creating a ‘ once in a lifetime ’ opportunity for the public and business community to take part in a very special initiative . Brogdale Collection ’ s Cherry Blossom Project will create a beautiful orchard in a tranquil space , containing a selection of 100 ornamental species . Brogdale Collections is offering 100 sponsorship opportunities for individuals or corporates to fund an ornamental cherry tree and help make this dream a reality . At a time when people are being encouraged to plant trees as part of the ‘ Queen ’ s Tree-bilee ’ – this initiative is also a wonderful way to commemorate the Jubilee and play a part in reducing our nation ’ s carbon footprint . The Cherry Blossom Orchard will complement the existing fruit trees at this unique venue which preserves and protects the nation ’ s fruit trees from across the ages and continents .
THE MARLOWE THEATRE CANTERBURY WINS THEATRE OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Marlowe Theatre has won the prestigious title of Theatre Of The Year at The Stage Awards , which celebrate the very best achievements in UK theatre over the last year and recognises performing arts organisations and teams who have been helping to shape and rebuild the theatre sector for the better . The Marlowe Theatre was a joint winner in the category of Theatre Of The Year , a title that was also awarded to Battersea Arts Centre in London .
The Marlowe Theatre ’ s mission is to be an engine house of the performing arts in Kent and the award recognises the role that it has played in helping the industry to recover from the pandemic , along with the work that it has undertaken to engage with artists , young people and audiences . The award also recognises one of The Marlowe ’ s biggest projects that has taken place over the last year , Catalyst For Culture , which supported 167 artists ; creating work on stages , online and in front gardens , in the city centre and in Canterbury Cathedral .
KENT COMPANY XL POOLS SCOOPS NATIONAL INDUSTRY AWARD AT THE 2022 BRITISH POOL & HOT TUB AWARDS
Leading the way for the water leisure industry , the UK trade associations , SPATA ( Swimming Pool and Allied Trades Association ) and BISHTA ( British and Irish Spa and Hot Tub Association ) annually invite their members to enter the British Pool & Hot Tub Awards . Based in Ashford , Kent , XL Pools won a Gold and Silver SPATA Award in the Residential Outdoor One-Piece Pools category , a Gold and Bronze SPATA Award in the Residential Outdoor Concrete Pools over £ 100,000 category , and they were the overall winners of the Outstanding Pool of the Year Award at the 2022 British Pool & Hot Tub Awards ceremony . Anthony Exell from XL Pools commented , “ it is great recognition for us to be awarded again this year . It is a real testament to each and every dedicated member of our team .”
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