March 2024 Newsletter

Welcome to our latest edition of the What’s on in Kent newsletter. In this edition we will be sharing news about our partners, upcoming events and our next “Networking with a difference” event. Also, Easter weekend is fast approaching and now is the time to add your upcoming events to the What’s On In Kent app and website! If you are not yet a partner, get in touch by calling 01622 477778 or email sales@whatsoninkent.com and we can go through the partner packages to best suit you and get your events added to your listing on the same day.

Coming up in What’s on in Kent’s Spring Newsletter:

• Easter events in Kent
• Discounted Lego and Channel Crossings with DFDS
• Competitions - Festival tickets up for grabs
• Betteshanger Park - Networking with a difference
• Easter Egg giveaway from JDL - With each same day delivery
• Heart of Kent Hospice
• New partners
• Kent Networking Events

• Upcoming events

• Easter 2024 - A selection of some Partners Easter Events

• Easter Cork Hunt - Chapel Down 29th March - 1st April

• Easter Carvery & Egg Hunt - Holiday Inn Maidstone - Sevenoaks - Sunday 31st March 2024 at 1:00 pm

• Easter – Nature Detective Adventure Trail - Kenward Place - 25th March to the 7th April - 10-3 pm - £10 per person

• Easter Weekend - Alpaca Meet & Greets - Kenward Place -Our Easter Weekend at Kenward Place. Good Friday 29th March & Easter Saturday 30th March - 10-11am - Tickets: £10 per child

• Easter Afternoon Tea - Chilston Park Hotel - Friday 29 03 2024 at 12:00 pm Until: Sun 31 03 2024 at 4:00 pm

• Easter Sunday Lunch Enjoy a 3 course carvery with Easter egg hunt for the children after. Bookings from 1pm. £27.95 per adult £14.95 per child, 12 & under

• Easter Egg Trail - Betteshanger Country Park - Saturday 23rd March - Sunday 7th April 2024.

Tax Free Lego with DFDS

We have joined forces with the famous ferry company DFDS, when they came of board last year. We have had another meeting with them and are pleased to inform you that there will be some more exclusive discounts for What’s on in Kent users. Also, for any Lego fans you can make some Tax-Free purchases of Lego on board or in their Duty-Free Shop when you show your boarding pass,saving 20% on the retail price. Look out for special deals for a car and up to 5 passengers.

Betteshanger Park

We are pleased to confi rm that we will be holding our next What’s on in Kent networking event at our partner “Betteshanger Park” in Deal, CT14 0BF on 16th April 2024 from 10.30am-12.00pm.

Betteshanger Park is a stunning location set in 250 acres of land. This will be a networking event with a difference, where guests will be able to try their hand at Axe throwing and try out the purpose-built cycle track Park. Afterwards you will be able to network with some key Kent Businesses with food and drink provided by Betteshanger and served in the Glass Room. We would strongly advise anybody thinking of joining What’s on in Kent as a partner, to do so before this event, so you can have your profi le setup and ready to show off on the day to other businesses in Kent!

This is a free partner event. If you are not yet a partner, but are interested in joining, then this event is for you.

JDL Deliveries Ltd

JDL Deliveries are giving away a FREE Easter egg with each same-day delivery booked. To claim your free egg simply let JDL know your preferred choice at time of booking! Hurry because once they're gone they're gone!

New Partners

Welcome on board our newest partners to the What’s on in Kent app and website.

Harden Travel Harden Travel is an award winning independent travel agency headed up by husband and wife team Tim and Adel Harden. They provide a first class service where they can tailor make your dream holiday and also provide a first class business travel service. They also specialise in cruise holidays and if you are a Grand Prix fan they can provide excellent packages including flights, hotels, transfers and race tickets. For further information, do get in touch with the team and don’t forget to let them know you found them on What’s on in Kent.

Hempstead House Hotel We are pleased to welcome The Hempstead House Hotel as a new partner on board. If you are looking to stay for business or pleasure, you won’t be disappointed with the great facilities they have to offer. These include Swimming Pool, Gym, Spa including an outdoor jacuzzi, fi ne dining, relaxing lounges, beautifully decorated comfortable rooms, and they also hold regular events. They can also host your wedding with a complete service. To find more details visit the What’s on in Kent App or website.

The Skull Bar Nestled within the Royal Star Arcade in Maidstone, The Skull Bar stands out as an American-style haven. This unique establishment boasts a menu featuring delectable dirty American-style smash burgers, flavourful chicken wings, a variety of craft beers and lagers, and timeless classic cocktails. As you immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere, adorned with neon decorations, you'll be treated to the pulsating beats of the best punk, rock, and metal music.

Heart of Kent Hospice We understand that terminal illness can turn lives upside-down. Not only the life of the person who is ill, but also the lives all those who care about them. The colleagues in our Hospice team are experts in enabling people to live as well as possible with their illness.

Rafferty and Pickard Rafferty & Pickard stands apart from conventional estate agencies, focusing on the sale of exceptional homes across the South East and committed to presenting your property using cutting-edge technology.

Heart of Kent Hospice - Partnership

8th March marked International Women's Day and Heart of Kent Hospice was thrilled to host the 2024 Karting Endurance Race Night. The event took place at another fantastic partner of ours, Buckmore Park, a world renowned racing circuit where many current and past Formula One drivers learned their race craft, including Lewis Hamilton! The evening was a great success and raised over £5241 for the heart of Kent Hospice.

Partner Renewals

We would also like to highlight our new partners that have renewed in the past few weeks.

Leeds Castle For more than half a million visitors each year, Leeds Castle and its estate is considered a national treasure, providing a window onto nine hundred years of British history, a haven of tranquillity and a world of discovery and enjoyment.

Betteshanger Country Park Betteshanger Country Park offers a wide range of activities for adults and children alike. Some activities run every day such as our cycling and walking trails whereas others need to be booked in advance. We can also offer a wide range of events from birthday parties, social outings and family experiences.

Chapel Down Winery Chapel Down is England’s leading wine producer with an award-winning range of sparkling and still wines. Based in Kent, in the heart of the Garden of England, we produce wines of the highest quality and which we believe offer the best expression of England. Our winery estate is open to the public for guided tours and experiences and we hope to welcome you soon.

Tudor Park Country Club Escape to Delta Hotels Tudor Park Country Club, located right in the heart of the Garden of England, nestled in the Kent countryside, yet only 30 miles from London. Sleep well in in our comfortable hotel rooms and suites, which all offer deluxe bedding, high-speed Wi-Fi and well-lit work areas, many of which overlook our beautiful grounds.

Buckmore Park Buckmore Park Kart Circuit can be found in a woodland setting just minutes from Junction 3 of the M2. Its proximity to London has made it one of Britain's most popular karting circuits. Many current and past Formula One drivers have found their feet here including Johnny Herbert, Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton.

Did someone say Cars?

On Saturday we went along to B Road at the Stag where we met up with some of the McLaren Owners club. There were also some other great marques there including Ferrari, Aston Martin Caterham and a lovely Porsche GT3. To fi nd out more about car and bike meets and if you have a motoring event that you think we should know about, then get in touch with us at sales@whatsoninkent.com.

Summer is coming and so are the outdoor music events.

There is the TN90’s music festival in Tonbridge in May and also in June we have the Kent Food fest returning with a fantastic mix of food, music, cars, fun fayre and so much more.

Find out much more about these events on the Whats on in Kent App and Website.

Networking Events - Keeping Connected

Heart Of Kent Hospice Our MD Nick had the pleasure of meeting David Dadswell, Corporate Partnerships Manager of the Heart of Kent Hospice. Heart of Kent Hospice provides care and support for terminally ill people, their carers and families in Maidstone, Aylesford, Tonbridge & Malling. They care for all terminal conditions and diagnoses and ensure patients receive the best care, whether in the hospice, in their own home or in the local community.

Dementia Friendly Meeting This month the What’s on in Kent team was proud to attend the ‘Demetia friendly meeting’ which was organised by Brachers Solicitors and took place at the Mid Kent College in Tonbridge Road, Maidstone. The meeting was all about making people and companies more dementia aware and how companies can help people suffering with dementia with training.

Netwalking - The Mount Vineyard networking The Sevenoaks Chamber of Commerce organised the lovely Netwalking event we attended at The Mount Vineyard, generously sponsored by Thackray Williams. The weather was good and we set off up on a beautiful walk encountering some lovely views, cows, cyclists and other walkers. We met some really interesting people and a great time was had by all.

West Kent Expo 24 On Thursday 14th March 2024, we visited the West Kent Business Expo hosted at The River Centre, Tonbridge.

With over 50 exhibitors and workshops throughout the day, the Expo showcased and celebrated the businesses of West Kent.

The event brought as part of the West Kent Business programme, which is managed by Invest West Kent (the three West Kent Local Authorities of Sevenoaks District Council, Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council) in collaboration with Smarter Society. If you have a business event you would like to tell Kent abut, then get in touch with the Whats on in Kent team at sales@whatsoninkent.com

Our What’s On In Kent app has well over 8,000 app downloads and regularly receiving between 25,000-30,000 page views per month, so thank you to each and every one of you. Clearly this is great news for our partners as they get a lot of exposure.

Don’t miss out on the chance to promote your business to the thousands of people who are searching our site every day! Our partner packages start at just £30 per month, making it a pocket-friendly choice for any businesses big and small. Get started today by exploring our advertising options at https://whatsoninkent.com/advertisewithus.

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