insideKENT Magazine Issue 121 - May 2022 | Page 190

NEWS
NFU MUTUAL ASHFORD , TENTERDEN AND WHITFIELD ANNOUNCED AS THE GUSBOURNE RUN SPONSOR
The Gusbourne Run is a unique , picturesque event for Kent taking place within the vineyards themselves . The day is the perfect opportunity for local runners , sightseers and wine drinkers to come together to experience a 10k and 5k . Organised by Sporting Events UK , it has a great atmosphere with wine stops , a mini event village and plenty of space to relax and enjoy the surroundings when runners have finished . There is a choice of a 10k or 5k route around the estate with hills and terrain that is off-road , and views that more than make up for the effort . Both the 10k and 5k offer runners the opportunity to taste award-winning English sparkling wine from Gusbourne - so over 18s only for this one !
CHAPEL DOWN BECOMES ENGLAND AND WALES CRICKET BOARD ’ S ( ECB ) OFFICIAL SPARKLING WINE
Chapel Down have announced an exciting new partnership with the England and Wales Cricket Board ( ECB ) as its official sparkling wine . The partnership will see Chapel Down ’ s sparkling wine offered to winning teams on the podium at all Men ’ s International , Women ’ s International and Domestic Finals - watched by millions worldwide . This is the first time the ECB has partnered with an English sparkling wine brand , following previous partnerships with Champagne . Chapel Down CEO , Andrew Carter , said : “ We are thrilled to be the Official sparkling wine to the England and Wales Cricket Board and delighted that future English cricket success will be celebrated with Chapel Down English sparkling wine .”
ESCAPE TO THE WHITE HORSE - KENT ’ S NEWEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL AND RESTAURANT
Opening on Friday May 13 , nestled in the tranquil village of Boughton-under-Blean near Faversham , The White Horse is a charming boutique hotel , restaurant , bar and treatment room . Formally a 15th-century coaching inn , Natalie and Andrew Hennessy have lovingly renovated this charming building over the past eight months to create a destination with traditional open fireplaces and original beams complemented by carefully selected décor and furnishings . As well as elegant rooms making this hotel the perfect place for a relaxing stay , there are many exciting reasons to escape to The White Horse – the restaurant ’ s innovative dishes from chef Natalie , the temptation of the cocktail bar , a soothing massage or facial to name just some .
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