December 2023 Newsletter

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December Newsletter

As the festive season approaches, we would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all our cherished partners, both longstanding and recent, who have been integral to What’s On In Kent throughout this year. It has been an extraordinary journey, filled with countless moments of joy and discovery.

In the past year, our What’s On In Kent app and website have played a significant role in connecting thousands of people in Kent with new and captivating experiences. We take immense pride in being a part of their explorations and helping them discover the diverse array of things and places that our beautiful region has to offer.

Moreover, we've had the privilege of engaging with remarkable businesses across Kent, ranging from talented solo entrepreneurs to expansive nationwide franchisees and we are grateful for the enriching relationships we've formed.

As we approach the holiday season, we reflect on the wonderful moments we've shared and the positive impact we've collectively made. Thank you for being an essential part of the What’s On In Kent community, and here's to continued success and exciting adventures in the upcoming year.

Wishing you a joyous and festive holiday season!

Within this edition, discover a diverse array of information, including:

• Featured New Partners: Flipdish and DFDS

• Networking Events

• New Partners

• Upcoming Events

We are pleased to announce that we have joined forces with DFDS who have also provided What’s On In Kent users with some exclusive deals!

Experience the charm of France with a leisurely ferry journey, ensuring a stress-free and enjoyable travel adventure. By booking through What’s on in Kent, you not only secure your passage to France but also unlock exclusive benefits. Enjoy the convenience of free Speedy Boarding, allowing you to embark swiftly and make the most of your time onboard.

What's more, revel in a delightful 10% discount on your ferry crossings, making your trip not only serene but also budget-friendly. Whether you're drawn to the picturesque landscapes, delectable cuisine, or rich cultural heritage, your journey begins with a seamless ferry ride complemented by exceptional perks.

Embrace the allure of a relaxed voyage and make memories that will last a lifetime. Book now with What’s on in Kent and embark on your French escapade with ease and savings.

Are you looking at stocking up on wine and beer for Christmas, want to experience one of the festive markets, maybe enjoy lunch for the day in France or perhaps discover more of Europe?

With crossings starting from as little as £39.00 for a car and up to 4 passengers there's never been a better time to travel.

We have recently joined forces with Flipdish. Flipdish is the world’s leading online ordering system for food and hospitality businesses.

Flipdish offers all the tools your business needs to drive revenues and delight customers. End-to-end ordering, marketing and management.

• Branded websites that keep your customers coming back

• Mobile apps that drive conversion

• Orders flow seamlessly into your POS system

• Built in loyalty, reactivation and acquisition campaigns

• Build your customer database with Flipdish

• Acquire new customers with Flipdish Managed Marketing

• Powerful marketing campaigns with customer data

• Track every order and watch every order come in, accept or reject with the tap of a button, integrate directly into your POS.

Networking Events

Orida Hotel Chamber of Commerce Networking Event

What a great morning of networking and festivities at the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce, at Orida Hotel in Maidstone. Many thanks to Lewis Mackay-Bell, Karl Emerick and the rest of the Orida team for their excellent hospitality as always! Our team enjoyed taking part in the Christmas Quiz and it was great to see so many amazing Christmas jumpers!

Chilston Park Networking Event

The recent Chamber of Commerce Networking Event, themed "Bubbles and Business," was a great success as always and we wanted to to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the outstanding team at Chilston Park Hotel.

Special appreciation goes to Tara Capon, Paul Pierce MIH, Molly McGowan, and the entire staff for their impeccable hospitality, creating the perfect environment for us and all the attendees to connect and collaborate.

Acknowledgment must also be given to NFU Mutual for sponsoring the event, with commendations directed to their dedicated staff members, including Stuart Guest, Trevor Southerden, and Aidan Tree. Their contributions played a pivotal role in ensuring the continued success of the gathering.

It’s always great to meet other businesses in Kent and spread the word of What’s On In Kent.

Networking with other What's On In Kent Partners

As a partner of What's On In Kent you have the benefit of getting to meet and connect with a wide variety of businesses. We have such a wide variety of partners that range from hotels, restaurants, pubs, theatres , wineries, sports clubs, railways, adventure rides, technology platforms, the list goes on and on. And as the saying goes, it’s not what you know, its who you know! So, if you are thinking about how to spread the word of your business and promote it to Kent people and businesses, then What's On In Kent is the ideal platform.

With prices starting from as little as £1.00 per day it has to be the most cost effective way to promote what you have going on to the people of Kent.

Why not get in touch with the team today and let us showcase what you are doing. get in touch.

New Partners

We would also like to introduce you to our new partners we have had join us in the last few weeks.

Copper Rivet Distillery - The Copper Rivet Distillery is an exciting and dynamic Medway based craft distillery. Drawing upon the area's rich tradition of innovation and craft, the team will toil together to produce small batches of exceptional gins, whiskies and vodkas from scratch in bespoke stills, with the same skill that local craftsmen once fashioned world-class ships.

VR World Maidstone - At VR World they run an arcade-style setup. You don't need to book a place, you just turn up, buy your tokens and start playing. They have a large range of Virtual

The Print House, Tenterden - A neighbourhood refuge in Tenterden. This is a place for meeting, drinking and merry-making from breakfast to bedtime, coffee to cocktails. Feel at home in the luxuriously comfortable lounge and library next to a roaring fire, whether it is sipping wine or nursing a beer at the Snug Bar, or enjoying the outdoors in the walled kitchen garden with fire pit for long lazy brunches, coffee catch-ups or cocktails with friends.

Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells - Trinity is recognised as a vibrant cultural hub situated in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, offering a varied seasonal programme, inspiring all age groups with our vision leading on enriching lives and promoting cultural togetherness.

Musket Brewery, Maidstone - Trying to find a way to spend more time together and realising they had a mutual passion for beer, father and son duo Tony & Rhys Williams, started brewing in an old mushroom shed on the back lots of Loddington Farm in Kent in 2013. What set out as an activity for the father and son to bond over soon developed in to something more. The recipes they brewed in that old mushroom shed were just too good to keep to themselves and they wanted to share their passion and the chance for other people to be able bond over their fine beers.

Upcoming Events

Big Christmas Party - Village Hotel Maidstone - Various dates throughout December

Family Festive Fanfare: afternoon Christmas concert & kids' activities - Maidstone Wind Symphony - Saturday 16th December 2023

Rudolph Fun Run - Royal British Legion Industries - Sunday 17th December 2023

Christmassy Classics & Coffee Meet-up - Kenward Trust - Sunday 17th December 2023

Santa Claus is coming to the blue anchor - The Blue Anchor - Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th December 2023

Live Music Friday with Lew Lewis and his Allstars Trio - Drakes Cork & Cask - Friday 22nd December 2023

The Princess and the Winter Dragon - Trinity Theatre - Various dates throughout December

Cinderella - Trinity Theatre - Various dates throughout December

Cinderella - Sinden Theatre - Various dates throughout December

A Narnia Christmas At The Castle - Various dates throughout December

Festive afternoon tea at The Cave - Various dates throughout December

Riverside café Christmas Lunches - Hall Place & Gardens - Available every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday lunchtime in December 2023

Brands Hatch Place - New Years Eve 2023 - Celebrate in elegant surroundings and make this New Year one to remember at Brandshatch Place, where you'll be pampered and indulged throughout your stay. You are also welcome to join for dinner only, which includes a welcome glass of Champagne, canapes, a 5 course dinner, tea and coffee and a Champagne toast at midnight with disco

Restoring Health - With all the aches and pains of the build up to Christmas why not treat your self or a loved one with an advanced massage or a personal well being program.

The Hook & Hatchet - The Hook & Hatchet have a variety of events going on throughout the month from Bingo, Open Mic Nights to Monthly Music Quizzes.

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