insideKENT Magazine Issue 73 - April 2018 | Page 143

NEWS
WHITEFRIARS’ NEXT TOP MODELS REVEALED
Whitefriars recruited ten local amateur models
for their Spring Fashion Show which is now
being displayed on digital screens across the
Canterbury shopping centre, as well as online. choosing overall winners to appear in the
show, which was filmed at The Marlowe
Theatre Studio in Canterbury on 4th March
this year.
Entrants aged five and over were invited to
send in a recent photo to be judged by a team
of retail marketing experts. Over 100 entries
were received and judges had a hard time Whitefriars’ marketing manager, Julie Holness
said: “This was a great opportunity for local
aspiring models to participate in a professional
fashion event. It gave participants valuable
BRAND NEW BLACK DEER FESTIVAL OF AMERICANA
AND COUNTRY COMES TO ERIDGE PARK
Taking place from 22nd-24th
June 2018 in the stunning
natural outdoor location of
Eridge Park, Britain’s oldest
deer park near Tunbridge
Wells and just a mere 50
minutes outside of London,
the Black Deer Festival is set
to bring Americana and
country music and lifestyle to
the UK. Authentic good times
coupled with a family-friendly
vibe aim to make this new
festival one not to be missed.
It’s safe to say the lineup has
been meeting industry wide
approval and with the newly
announced acts added to the
bill such as Kiefer Sutherland,
Ashley Campbell and Sam Palladio amongst many, many more, visitors are
guaranteed to be treated to a genuine display of Americana and country music
set over five stages, as well as exquisite smokehouse cooking and Southern
hospitality, and a curated marketplace of artisans and makers, custom
motorcycle culture and outdoor adventures for families to be spirited away for
a very enjoyable long weekend.
Appealing to an eclectic mix of people of all ages, Black Deer is not only a
music lover’s festival, but also a place where people can come to meet, make
new acquaintances and immerse themselves in a variety of counter cultures
that are inclusive, not exclusive. More info and tickets at
www.blackdeerfestival.com/tickets.
modelling experience and exposure without
them feeling intimidated by a live show and
audience. The resulting images of our retailers’
spring/summer fashions have also been used
to create a style guide which is available for
free download from the Whitefriars website –
www.whitefriars.co.uk. They will also be
displayed on vertical banners throughout the
shopping centre over the spring period.”
UNIVERSITY OF KENT APPOINTS
DOUBLE OLYMPIAN AS NEW DIRECTOR
OF KENT SPORT
Mel Clewlow, who has
represented both
England and Great
Britain in field hockey,
has been appointed
director of sport at the
University of Kent. Her
responsibilities will
include overseeing the
continuing development
of the university’s sport facilities, which are open to the
local community.
Mel made her international debut in 1996 as a key member
of the England team that went on to win silver at the 1998
and 2002 Commonwealth Games. She achieved double-
Olympian status for attendance at the 2000 and 2008
Olympic Games. Although retired from international
competition, she continues to play as a spirited defender
and is chair for Canterbury Ladies Hockey Club.
Commenting on her appointment, Mel Clewlow said: “I
am very excited to be offered the opportunity to truly make
a difference to the student and staff experience, as well as
building relationships in the local community. I understand
the importance of leading an active lifestyle and the impact
this can have on health, wellbeing and the mental health
of individuals – with such a fantastic team ready to take
on new challenges, we can really make a difference to all
customers who use our facilities.”
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