insideKENT Magazine Issue 37 - April 2015 | Page 12

NEWS

'CANTERBURY-BASED JEWELLER,
JUSTIN RICHARDSON, TAKES
GOLD AT THE PRESTIGIOUS
GOLDSMITHS' CRAFT & DESIGN
COUNCIL AWARDS
Award-winning
Silver Claret Jug

James Ibbetson swings
into action as the new golf
director at Tudor Park Hotel
& Country Club

Just 12 months ago, Justin Richardson’s two designer makers, Adam
McLaren and Andy Bird, scooped Gold and Silver awards at The Goldsmiths’
Craft and Design Council. And this year, on 2nd March at Goldsmiths' Hall
in London, it was the turn of Justin himself.

NEW GOLF DIRECTOR
FOR TUDOR PARK

A freeman of the worshipful company of Goldsmiths’, Justin is well known
and highly respected in the trade. He has built up a wealth of experience
over the last 20 years, during which time he has been honoured with
numerous awards for his inspiring designs in both silver and gold.

James Ibbetson has turned his passion for golf into a career. At the age
of 26, he has just become the new director of golf at Tudor Park Marriott
Hotel & Country Club, in Bearsted – the youngest person to hold this title
within the chain’s UK-based hotels.

Justin, who has his own gallery and workshop in the centre of Canterbury,
was awarded Gold for his elegant Silver Claret Jug. “I’m absolutely thrilled”
he said, “the award recognises not only the final product, but also the high
levels of technical skill involved in the making process.” He continues: “We
are extremely proud of our reputation here at Justin Richardson and what
better way to be acknowledged.”

The PGA professional was bitten by the golf bug on a summer sports camp
at the age of 12, and went on to take a university degree in golf management.
He was golf operations manager at the Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel &
Country Club in Birmingham for two and a half years, before taking up his
new role at Tudor Park’s golf club, which has an 18-hole championship
course.

Not only did Justin receive an award for his Silver Claret Jug, but he also
received a Commendation Award for his new range of Ladies and Gents
gold watches. Justin took inspiration for this range of bold, innovative
watches from classic dashboard instrumentation from the automotive
industry. He says: “This bespoke range of watches has been designed
with a range of options, including white, yellow and red gold cases, diamondset cases and crowns, as well as an option of a quartz, mechanical or
automatic movements. Individual dials can also be commissioned to add
a personal touch to the timepiece and make it unique for the wearer. I’m
extremely proud to receive a Commendation Award for this range.”

“It is a really exciting time to join Tudor Park,” he says. “The golf course
has wintered very well and is in good condition, so I am looking forward
to getting to know the members and also hosting some of the major events
taking place here this summer, such as the Trilby Tour in July.”
The qualifying rounds for the Trilby Tour take place from 22nd May to 29th
July, with the regional final on 30th July. In the same week, Tudor Park will
be hosting ex-professional footballers as they take part in the Mancini
trophy. Last summer saw Glenn Hoddle and Ray Clements among the 17
ex-pro footballers who competed.

Justin’s Sun Street Gallery hosts a unique range of traditional, contemporary
and everyday jewellery, watches, silverware and gifts. The display cabinets
are brimming with items from guest designers, as well as a selection of
Justin’s own collections, made in the on-site workshop. Having a workshop
on-site enables him to offer a bespoke commissioning service for that truly
unique piece of jewellery or silverware, as well as providing a repair service.

Entries for the Trilby Tour must be in by 30th April. It is open to any male
golfer aged over 18 who holds a current handicap issued by a CONGU
affiliated golf club. You must hold a handicap of 18 or better and must
provide proof (handicap certificate that is no more than 14 days old) of
your handicap on the day of your chosen tournament. You are also required
to wear a trilby hat during play (only for the final).

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