NEWS insideSTORY BLUEWATER WELCOMES BRAND-NEW JEWELLERY BRAND
Popular jewellery brand, Jewells, has opened its doors at Bluewater, with the dazzling new store located on the Lower Guildhall opposite Kiehls. Founded in 2024 by Australian retail mogul Brett Blundy- known as‘ The Godfather’ of jewellery retail- Jewells aims to redefine the contemporary jewellery retail space. The brand stocks an extensive selection of products including 14k solid gold, lab-grown diamonds, gold vermeil, personalised birthstone pieces and collectible charms, and its Bluewater store will offer an array of experiences including piercing, welding, permanent tattoos and the UK’ s first ever made-tofade tattoos.
“ We’ re proud to welcome Jewells to Bluewater as they embark on their exciting journey to launch across the UK,” said James Waugh, centre director at Bluewater.“ Their approach to jewellery retailing is something truly unique, blending high-quality craftsmanship with immersive experiences. This aligns perfectly with our commitment to offering standout brands that excite and engage our community here at Bluewater. We encourage guests to come down to be one of the first to experience Jewells.”
COMMUNITY CELEBRATES AS NEW PUBLIC ART UNVEILED AT REDROW’ S EBBSFLEET GREEN
Redrow South East has unveiled a stunning new piece of public art at Ebbsfleet Green in Ebbsfleet Garden City, Kent, marking another milestone in the ongoing growth of the vibrant new community. The artwork, entitled Yerth Threddle, was created by acclaimed artist Liz Middleton and is now installed as a permanent feature within the development. Featuring steel structures woven through living mature trees, the piece is inspired by the voices and experiences of the local community.
The unveiling event was attended by local residents, community partners and the Redrow team who each shared words celebrating the artwork and the community. Local resident Veronica Alexander cut the official unveiling ribbon, helped by students from Ebbsfleet Green Primary School.
“ The rich historic background of Ebbsfleet makes it an incredibly special place. From prehistoric archaeological finds through to its industrial heritage, as well as the lives of the people living here today – there was so much to draw inspiration from,” said sculptor, Liz Middleton.“ The residents really wanted the artwork to celebrate nature and the importance of community to them. I’ ve tried to reflect that, not through a single art object, but by creating a place they can be in to experience, an optimistic and playful space that speaks of our connection to nature and each other.”
DOBBIES’ GILLINGHAM STORE ANNOUNCES COMMUNITY WINNERS FOR 2025 GARDENING CAMPAIGN
Dobbies Garden Centres has announced the local charities and community organisations set to benefit from its support this year, helping them to create, enhance or revitalise their indoor and outdoor green spaces including schools, nurseries, care homes, allotments and community gardens. With each Dobbies’ store selecting a local project to support, nominated projects were then invited along to Gillingham’ s in-store Grow How session, where the winner was unveiled as Making Miracles, a charity that provides support services to families that have gone through baby loss or birth trauma.
The Dobbies’ team will support Making Miracles throughout their project with products, tools and plants, along with volunteer hours to help keep the private memorial garden looking tidy and beautifully bright, with colourful flower displays and sensory plants.
Jay Kirk, Dobbies’ Gillingham general manager, said:“ We’ re committed to supporting the local communities around our Gillingham store to help as many people as possible get the benefits of garden living, whatever that means for them. Congratulations to Making Miracles who have been successful in receiving our support this year. We’ re looking forward to supporting this charity and are excited to see their space flourish.”
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