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CHAPEL HOUSE ESTATE CHARITY GALA IN SUPPORT OF RED NOSE DAY 2024
Chapel House Estate ( chapelhouseestate . co . uk ), the luxury , familyrun , independent wedding , stays and events venue nestled in the countryside near Ramsgate has announced a spectacular evening of fundraising and fun in aid of Comic Relief .
Promising an evening where laughter meets generosity , guests who are ready to laugh , dance and make a difference for a good cause are invited to nab a sought-after ticket to the charity gala which will feature live music , a delicious three-course meal prepared by head chef Kieran Golding and his team , plus other exciting activities .
Tickets to the black tie event cost £ 100 per person ( group discount of 10 tickets for £ 900 ) and include a meal and welcome drink with doors opening at 6pm ( for dinner at 7pm ) and carriages at midnight . Book your tickets at eventbrite . co . uk / e / charity-gala-in-aid-of-red-noseday-tickets-796085612497 .
ASHFORD ’ S STAG MURAL NOMINATED BEST IN THE WORLD
Unveiled as part of Ashford ’ s Unframed Mural Festival in 2023 , Stag , by Curtis Hylton , which is located on the side of Bucksford Law in Ashford ’ s Bank Street has been nominated for ‘ Best of 2023 ’ by Street Art Cities - the biggest online platform celebrating the most popular street art across the world .
Celebrating the best of street art , judging occurs just once a year with an expert jury looking back at all the hundreds of new murals created that year before the community votes for the best one . Out of the 50 nominees , the Ashford mural is the only one from the United Kingdom .
Voting closed at the end of January with winners due to be announced imminently at streetartcities . com / awards / 2023 .
HERITAGE FUND GRANT FOR LEEDS CASTLE
The Leeds Castle Foundation has announced that it has been awarded a £ 225,700 grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund , its first ever award from the fund .
Paving the way for several transformative initiatives aimed at enhancing sustainability , accessibility and the overall visitor experience , the grant will also contribute to the development of a comprehensive vision for the future of Leeds Castle and its estate .
Helen Bonser-Wilton , chief executive of Leeds Castle Foundation , commented : “ Receiving this generous grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund is a true testament to the enduring value of Leeds Castle as a cultural treasure . With this funding , we can shape a sustainable future that embodies our commitment to preserving history , promoting accessibility and providing outstanding experiences for all . We extend our deepest gratitude to National Lottery players for their vital support in making this vision a reality .”
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