insideKENT Magazine Issue 120 - April 2022 | Page 175

NEWS
ASHFORD DESIGNER OUTLET WELCOMES A NEW SUSTAINABLE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE
McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Ashford is proud to enhance their sustainable shopping experience with the opening of a new store , Bond Street to Your Street . The brand offers guests a chance to buy and sell their preloved designer apparel and accessories , bringing a new breath of life to their wardrobes . Bond Street to Your Street has become a trusted brand within the preloved market with a global following and a vast product collection from designers such as Chanel , Louis Vuitton , Mulberry and Gucci . The new opening elevates the current sustainable initiative ; ‘ Recycle Your Fashion ’ which encourages guests to donate their old clothing items to guest services in McArthurGlen Designer Outlet Ashford , and as a thank you for the donation , guests will receive a 10 % discount voucher to use at participating stores .
LINE-UP ANNOUNCED FOR SUPAJAM STAGE AT BLACK DEER FESTIVAL
Since their launch in 2018 , Black Deer organisers have been proud to work closely with Kent ’ s SupaJam School , an organisation committed to helping to educate vulnerable and disadvantaged young adults . They have recently revealed their line-up for the SupaJam Stage at Black Deer Festival . Showcasing the best in local talent and beyond , Orange Circus Band , Franky Perez , Dan Clews , The Paul Dunton Orchestra , Luke Jackson , and Hobo and the Hippies will take to the SupaJam stage at the Americana extravaganza in the spectacular surroundings of Eridge Park this June . The SupaJam stage has become a fan favourite , featuring stand out performances from local artists and providing students with an unforgettable opportunity to curate , produce and stage-manage across the weekend .
SHEPHERD NEAME SIGNS FOUR YEAR PARTNERSHIP DEAL WITH BROMLEY FOOTBALL CLUB & SUPPORTS FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL
Kent brewer and pub company , Shepherd Neame has been selected as the official provider of beer , cider , wines , spirits and soft drinks at the club ’ s Hayes Lane stadium . Shepherd Neame chief executive Jonathan Neame said : ‘ We are delighted to embark on this exciting new partnership with Bromley Football Club . We have been impressed with their commitment to the community and their fans , and are excited to be joining them on their journey as the Club challenges for further success .’ Bromley FC ’ s owner and chairman Robin Stanton-Gleaves said : “ Having Kent ’ s biggest brewery enter into this exciting new partnership with us is a significant recognition of our continued progress and ambition as a football club . Jonathan and his team at Shepherd Neame are a perfect partner in matching our drive for excellence and passion to succeed .’
Britain ’ s oldest brewer has also offered its support to the community effort to support the revered Faversham Hop Festival . The free annual event , which has been running for more than three decades and attracts thousands of visitors to the town , faced being axed this year due to a funding shortfall but has now been saved thanks to the addition of five new sponsors ; Bridgers Law ; Faversham Town Council ; HatHats Coffee Company ; Keiths Motors and TMS Automotive and West Faversham Community Association , alongside principal sponsor Shepherd Neame .
CINEWORLD ASHFORD REVEALS OPENING DATE FOR NEW IMAX
Cineworld , the UK ’ s leading cinema chain , has announced the opening dates of the final stages of the refurbishment at Cineworld Ashford , located at Eureka Entertainment Park .
Following on from the 4DX opening on 18 March , the brand new immersive experience launch will be complete with the opening of IMAX on April 1st - bringing a whole new way to enjoy movies to Ashford .
Only available at Cineworld and the first 4DX auditorium in Kent , 4DX offers customers the opportunity to experience the latest movies with high-tech motion seats , engineered to work in perfect synchronicity with the action on screen . Movie fans will be surrounded by special effects such as wind , fog , lightning , snow , bubbles , water , and scents . While the IMAX auditorium will feature the ground-breaking experience , IMAX ® with Laser , which delivers stunning images and powerful , immersive audio to transport audiences into blockbuster films like never before .
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