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CELEBRATE ADVENT AND CHRISTMAS AT ROCHESTER CATHEDRAL
© Steve Hartridge
Christmas has been celebrated at Rochester Cathedral for over 1,400 years . All are invited to come along to a service this month as details of their Advent and Christmas programme are announced .
The beginning of the Advent season will be celebrated on Sunday 3 December at 6.30pm with the Advent Carol Service and Procession .
Those in Rochester for the Dickensian Christmas Festival can join in with their favourite carols in one of four free carol services over the weekend . They will take place on Saturday and Sunday at 12.30pm and 3pm .
The family-friendly Christingle service is on Saturday 9 December at 12.30pm . Suitable for all ages , it ’ s a perfect introduction to their Christmas services for families . Come along and discover the meaning behind the iconic Christingle .
Rochester Cathedral ’ s renowned choir returns for the ever-popular Christmas Carol Concert – one of the absolute highlights of the festive season . The concert is on Saturday 16 December and starts at 5pm . This is a ticketed concert to raise money for Rochester Cathedral and tickets can be purchased on the cathedral ’ s website .
Find out more about Advent and Christmas at Rochester Cathedral at www . rochestercathedral . org / christmas .
HORNBY HOBBIES BRINGS WONDER TO KENT , WITH THE OPENING OF THE WONDERWORKS EXPERIENCE
TAYLOR WIMPEY RAISES £ 18,000 FOR AMBER AT CHARITY GOLF DAY
Taylor Wimpey South East hosted a Charity Golf Day at Birchwood Park Golf & Country Club Golf Club recently in order to raise significant funds and much needed awareness for Amber , a local youth homelessness charity .
Amber helps young homeless people to transform their lives by giving them a safe place to live , as well as support and opportunities to find employment , education or training . The charity has four centres located in Devon , Wiltshire , Surrey and Kent .
The housebuilder raised £ 18,000 during the Charity Golf Day and the proceeds will help the young people living at the Downsview centre , located just outside of Ashford .
Taylor Wimpey invited members of staff and contractors to take part in a team golf tournament , which was played by 82 players .
Darren Ellis , fundraising manager for Amber , said : “ We are truly grateful to Taylor Wimpey South East for organising such a wonderful event . The whole day was amazing and the money will really help support the young people at our centre in Ashford .
“ In addition to the funds raised , the event has created some amazing opportunities . For instance , Jacob , one of the people we are currently helping , has started an apprenticeship bricklaying programme with one of Taylor Wimpey ’ s contractors . This kind of support is vital to helping us provide young homeless people with opportunities to transform their lives and help them back into work .”
Hornby Hobbies , Britain ’ s leading model maker , has announced the opening of an exciting new experience , The WonderWorks , located in Margate , Kent . Formerly the Hornby Visitor Centre , the interactive attraction will immerse visitors into the world of Hornby Hobbies ’ famous hobby , toy , collectable and specialist brands through a range of educational and sensory experiences , all designed to evoke visitors ’ imaginations as soon as they walk through the door .
The reimagined experience features new miniature worlds and incredible exhibition pieces , along with a redesigned café with updated menu featuring local produce . In addition to interacting with the impressive exhibitions , visitors will have the opportunity to discover the history of the company and to learn how Hornby , Airfix , CORGI , Scalextric and Pocher make their models and kits . Daily workshops and special events will help new and existing Hornby Hobbies fans to get the most out of their hobby .
“ After nearly a year of planning and hard work , we are very excited to unveil The WonderWorks , and to bring a new energy to the way we showcase our iconic brands ,” says Olly Raeburn , CEO , Hornby Hobbies . “ The WonderWorks will offer visitors an entirely new , interactive experience , which is both the ultimate haven for enthusiasts and the ideal introduction for those new to the world of miniature .” For tickets and further information , visit : www . wonderworksmargate . co . uk .
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