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THE ‘ CATHEDRAL OF SPORT ’ IN THE HEART OF CANTERBURY CITY CENTRE - MATCHES SPORTS BAR OPENS THIS AUTUMN
Welcoming by day , electric by night , Ashford ’ s leading social sports bar Matches , known for its exceptional sports viewing experience , lively atmosphere and diverse entertainment offering , is set to open its second social bar in the heart of Canterbury .
NEW RHS SHOP LAUNCHES AT BLUEWATER
After two successful years at Elwick Place , Ashford ’ s premier leisure and entertainment complex , Matches will bring its HD screens , broadcasting live sports from around the world , from a variety of sports channels , as well as fun activities such as interactive darts , cashless pool , shuffleboard , sub soccer , karaoke , board games , beer pong , retro gaming consoles and more , ensuring there ’ s something for everyone , as well as bringing the city its first self-pour beer wall .
Whether you ’ re a windowsiller , a shelf-filler , an absolute beginner or already greenfingered , you ’ ll find the perfect plant for your home at Kent ’ s new RHS store . Offering everything you need to care for and display your plants beautifully , as well as a selection of exclusive homewares and accessories , the new store , which will be located on the Upper Level Rose Gallery , will also offer in-store events and workshops .
Commenting on the opening , Damian Powell , head of RHS retail , said : “ I ’ m personally very excited about this , bringing the RHS brand to millions of new shoppers , sharing our passion of gardening and plants in a more urban environment .”
“ We ’ re thrilled to bring the Matches experience to Canterbury ,” says Jon Shephard , the founder of Matches and Kentish resident . “ Our success in Ashford has inspired us to expand , and we ’ re excited to introduce our unique blend of sports , entertainment , and socialising to the vibrant Canterbury community .”
The new Canterbury venue , spread across three floors , will feature two large private function and karaoke rooms , an outdoor terrace , self-pour beer taps , and everything else that has made Matches a favourite amongst regulars . This includes Matches Street Kitchen , which will be serving tasty crowd-favourite dishes including juicy burgers , sticky wings and strips , epic pizza , loaded fries and plenty of sides .
CAN YOU ESCAPE FROM DONNINGTON MANOR ?
Donnington Manor Hotel , the deluxe manor house hotel in Sevenoaks , has announced the exciting arrival of its new escape rooms .
Adding a totally new dimension to the venue , guests and visitors will have four different rooms to choose from , in which they will experience the thrill of racing against the clock to solve the puzzles , find the clues and ultimately escape their chosen room … Before their time runs out !
From the haunting legend of Old Maid Milly , to the Chamber of Champions where two opposing teams battle it out against each other , the escape room experiences offer the ideal afternoon out with friends , quality time with the family , or a fun activity to tag on to a work conference . Call 01732 462 681 or email events @ donningtonmanor . com to book .
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