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DYSON UNVEILS 4TH UK STORE AT BLUEWATER
No stranger to the wonders of Dyson technology having boasted a successful Dyson Demo Zone for some seven years , the new immersive store at Bluewater will however offer even more opportunities to get hand-on with the latest Dyson tech .
You ’ ll be able to test the new Dyson Zone headphones , gen5detect vacuum cleaner and all the latest in drying and styling technology and there is even the chance to enjoy a hair styling experience in the Dyson Beauty Lab where you can opt for sleek straigtness or big bouncy Dyson Airwrap waves .
ALL ABOARD ! THANET PARKWAY , KENT ’ S NEW RAILWAY STATION OPENS
Marking Kent ’ s first new railway station in eight years , Thanet Parkway , has officially opened to customers , bringing the capital closer to the coast and opening up Thanet to new jobs and new business .
The opening of Thanet Parkway will improve rail connectivity between East Kent , London and the wider south east region by providing access to regular high speed train services to St Pancras , in as little as 70 minutes , and additional peak services to Charing Cross and Cannon Street .
It also provides connections to a wide range of leisure destinations enabling customers to visit places such as Canterbury ( 17 mins ), Margate ( 16 mins ), Ashford International ( 32 mins ) and Broadstairs ( 11 mins ).
WESTWOOD CROSS IS BUZZING AFTER WINNING PRESTIGIOUS DEFRA AWARD
Westwood Cross Shopping Centre in Thanet , Broadstairs has won the Department of Environment , Food and Rural Affairs ’ prestigious Bees ’ Needs Champions Award 2023 .
Westwood Cross , was recognised for its efforts to create green spaces to promote biodiversity and encourage pollination within the area .
In partnership with the centre ’ s landscape gardener , Westwood Cross has created a beautiful outdoor space from waste development land , encouraging the reintroduction of wildlife and pollinators , as well as a second grow wild zone that leaves the wildlife and planting undisturbed .
With five species of grass seed mix and 30 species of wildflower seed mix planted throughout the outdoor spaces , the centre attracts butterflies and insects , and promotes wider biodiversity and birdlife in the area , including wrens , goldfinches , and collared doves . The team have introduced a range of insect friendly initiatives across the site which visitors can look out for including bee and bug hotels .
Fran Donovan , centre manager at Westwood Cross , said : “ We ’ re so pleased to have been recognised for our efforts to create thriving diverse natural areas at our centre . We ’ re passionate about supporting our local area and are proud of our work with the Thanet Beekeeping Society and Thanet local beekeepers to ensure we continue to create and maintain outdoor spaces that contribute to biodiversity .”
LOCAL HOCKEY GOLD MEDALIST CELEBRATES WORLD GAMES SUCCESS AT DOWNING STREET
Local hockey player Ellen Greenall was recently invited to 10 Downing Street to celebrate her gold medal-won at the Berlin 2023 Special Olympics World Games following an invitation from the Prime Minister .
Eighteen-year-old Ellen , from Tunbridge Wells Hockey Club , was part of the first ever Team Special Olympics Great Britain hockey squad , which won gold at Berlin 2023 by beating Bulgaria in the final .
Alongside her teammates from across the country , she reunited with Team Special Olympics GB athletes from other sports , volunteer coaches , parents and supporters for a garden party celebration at 10 Downing Street .
The Prime Minister , Rishi Sunak , said : “ The strength and ability of these athletes is inspiring , and I am proud that No . 10 hosted Team GB as we celebrate their incredible success at the recent Special Olympics World Games in Berlin .
“ Sport is one of the best ways to bring people together – breaking down barriers to opportunity , building relationships and growing confidence - and the work of the Special Olympics Committee and Special Olympics GB is making a huge difference .”
Team Special Olympics GB athletes won a haul of 137 medals and 47 ribbons at Berlin 2023 .
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