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CANTERBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL PUPILS FLY THE FLAG TO CELEBRATE JUBILEE
TRINITY THEATRE RENOVATES CLOCKTOWER BY A FAMOUS ARCHITECT INTO NEW COMMUNITY SPACE
Trinity Theatre renovates its 200-year-old clocktower and will open to the public for the very first time just as the Trinity Theatre approaches its 40th anniversary later this year . The building still has its original clock and bell , but will boast a newly transformed space by multi-award-winning architectural company Kaner Olette for the whole community to enjoy . The clocktower will be the cornerstone of Trinity ’ s upcoming Heritage programme , which will uncover the building ’ s rich history and all the intriguing personal stories intertwined – showcasing just how many memories a building can hold within its bricks and mortar . Visitors will be able to climb the clocktower ’ s new spiral staircase and discover the building ’ s wider history , from its origins as a creative gothic church designed by renowned architect Decimus Burton in the 1870s , to the community battle that saved it from demolition in the 1970s . Those attending will see the layers of history unfold into the present-day theatre it has become . Unparalleled panoramic views of Tunbridge Wells greet those that reach the top .
Pupils at Pilgrims ' Way Primary School in Canterbury have taken part in a competition to design a flag to mark The Queen ’ s platinum jubilee year . Taylor Wimpey South East challenged the students to get creative and design a colourful celebratory flag to display at the Royal Parade development in Canterbury . The winning design by Lailana has been produced into a flag that now proudly flies at the entrance to the development . As well as having her design made into a flag , Lailana received a £ 50 gift voucher as a prize and the school was given a £ 200 donation from Taylor Wimpey as a thank you for their participation . Jason Stokes , sales and marketing director at Taylor Wimpey South East , said : “ We would like to say a huge thank you to all the pupils at Pilgrims ' Way Primary School who got involved with our competition . We loved all of the designs so much we donated the entries to Highland House care home for residents to enjoy over the jubilee weekend .” Taylor Wimpey is building new homes across Kent , including at its Royal Parade development in Canterbury .
CANTERBURY CELEBRATES PRIDE MONTH WITH GLITTERING RAINBOW PARADE
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Thousands took to Canterbury ’ s streets on June 13 to enjoy Kent ' s biggest celebration of the LGBTQ + community . Headlined by two contestants from RuPaul ' s Drag Race , Pride Canterbury saw the city awash with colour . The parade began at the Westgate Towers and headed up to the city ' s Dane John Gardens . TV ' s Baga Chipz , Jujubee , and Jimbo , as well as Kent ' s own drag superstar River Medway entertained crowds along with presenter Denise Van Outen . Performers took to the Dane John Gardens Band Stand as the rainbow-coloured revellers enjoyed live music and some amazing acts . The origins of the festival started in 2005 , and this year ’ s celebration proved to be one of the best attended .
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