insideKENT Magazine Issue 95 - February 2020 | Page 142

NEWS
HENDY TUNBRIDGE WELLS KIA
GIFTS NEW KIT TO
TONBRIDGE INVICTA UNDER 8’S
Hendy Tunbridge Wells Kia has announced that it has gifted branded kit to
local football team, Tonbridge Invicta Under 8’s as part of Kia Motors (UK)
Ltd’s nationwide ‘Gift of Kit’ initiative which aims to support local grassroots
football teams across the UK.
The new kit aims to help local players stand out on the pitch and since the
initiative started, Kia has seen fantastic results for the local teams with 121
dealerships providing over 3,470 sets of kit to 129 football clubs and 127 cricket
clubs across the nation.
Omar Fahmy, under 8 coach at Tonbridge Invicta commented; “We can’t
thank Hendy Kia, Tunbridge Wells enough for helping our young team feel
like the bee's knees. We have no doubt this injection of professionalism is what
went on to help them play a great game and feel proud to play for our team.”
Alex Haverly at Hendy Tunbridge Wells said: “We are thrilled to be supporting
Tonbridge Invicta Under 8’s. Seeing the team playing in their new kit will be
a great boost to them and their supporters. As a local business we are passionate
about giving back to our community and we look forward to seeing how
Tonbridge Invicta Under 8’s perform.”
For more information about Kia’s ‘Gift of Kit’ initiative and to find out how
you can get involved with future projects, visit www.kiagiftofkit.co.uk/club.
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF
CHATHAM HISTORIC DOCKYARD
TRUST ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT
AN AUDIENCE WITH
ANTON DU BEKE TWIRLS INTO
BROMLEY’S CHURCHILL THEATRE
After 19 years of exceptional service to
Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust, the
chief executive, Bill Ferris OBE DL,
will retire from his role later this year.
Over the last two decades, Bill has led
capital development projects totalling
£47m and has secured more than £40m
investment from external sources to
support major projects. Through a
careful balance of commercial tenancy,
tourism and residential the multi-award-
winning dockyard is now home to a
thriving community of 115 houses; over
110 businesses and organisations, including the University of Kent; 190,000
annual visitors and it supports over 500 jobs; these combined activities generate
in excess of £29m to the local economy each year.
Commenting on his retirement Bill says: “After nearly 2 decades commanding
the bridge of the world’s most complete dockyard from the Age of Sail, I leave
the organisation with an extraordinary sense of accomplishment and a confidence
that the Trust is in a strong position to flourish under new leadership. I take
incredible memories and unforgettable experiences with me as I hand over the
reins to the next generation and allow them the opportunity to lead the Trust
into its next chapter.”
Sir Trevor Soar KCB OBE DL, chairman, Chatham Historic Dockyard Trust
said: “After nearly twenty years at the helm, Bill has steered the Trust through
a period of great change. The charity has benefited significantly from the
continuity and stability Bill has provided over so many years. We have faced
enormous challenges and Bill has never been afraid to make key decisions.
“Bill’s drive for excellence and entrepreneurial thinking, underpinned by carefully
considered charitable choices, has been central to our development. He has
played an instrumental role in making the Trust the financially sustainable
charity that it is today.”
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An Audience with Anton Du Beke presents an intimate theatre tour with
the indubitable King of Ballroom. Anton will share tales and anecdotes
providing some fascinating insights from across his prolific career as one of
the UKs leading dancers, authors and TV stars. The evening’s entertainment
will include music, song, dance, and of course humour, as Anton is joined
on stage by special guest vocalist Lance Ellington, a powerhouse band and
dancers in this exclusive opportunity to get up close with 2019 Strictly finalist
and Mr Showbusiness himself.
Commenting on the tour Anton said “I’ve been wanting to do this kind of
show for a while now, so I am thrilled to have the chance to interact with
the audience on a much more personal level. I hope you can join me.”
Tickets for An Audience with Anton Du Beke on Wednesday 6 May, 7.30pm
at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley are on sale now.