June 2024 Newsletter

Welcome to our latest edition of the What’s on in Kent newsletter. In this edition we have some great photos and a video from our “Networking with a difference” event we hosted at Betteshanger Park. We also have some new partners to introduce to you, along with upcoming events for you to check out!

The sun is starting to shine, and more people are looking for things to do in the county, so now is the time to add your upcoming events and to search the What’s On In Kent app and website for different experiences.

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 this What’s on in Kent’s Newsletter:

Proud Sponsors of Picnic Proms: A Summer's Evening of Great British Music at Mereworth Wines

We now have over 9000 downloads of the app!

Betteshanger Park - Networking with a difference

Kent Food Fest - This weekend - WIN TICKETS

New partners

Upcoming events

Proud Sponsors of Picnic Proms A Summer's Evening of Great British Music at Mereworth Wines

We are very proud to announce that we will sponsoring Maidstone Wind Symphony for a special summer evening concert. Join Maidstone Wind Symphony for a summer’s evening of food, fizz and Great British classical music in the beautiful setting of Brewers Hall Oast, home to Mereworth Wines.

Set out your blanket, collect your picnic, order a cold glass of sparkling wine and settle back for a 90-minute concert by Maidstone Wind Symphony. They will be performing a patriotic programme with music from 'Last Night of the Proms', culminating in rousing renditions of Land of Hope and Glory and Rule, Britannia as our concert finale!

Well-behaved dogs are also welcome free of charge!

We are delighted to confirm that What's On in Kent is the official media partner for this event.

Over 9000 app downloads!

We are proud to announce, we now have over 9000 downloads of the What’s on in Kent app across iPhone and Android. We are well on the way to getting to 10,000 downloads and just wanted to thank each and every one of you who have downloaded and actively use the app.

Betteshanger Park Networking with a Difference Event

Well, we think we can safely say that our networking with a difference event went really well on 16th April 2024 at Betteshanger Park!

Our guests certainly enjoyed themselves with the axe throwing, archery, food & drink and some good connections were made! Many thanks to Tyler and Damien and all of the team at Betteshanger Park for hosting & helping to make the event such a great success & of course thank you to our What's on in Kent team for making sure the event ran smoothly.

Looking for weekend plans? You can win tickets!

We're drawing winners for our latest giveaway in just a few hours!

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New Partners

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

The Duck Shack The Duck Shack is a mobile street food truck, specialising in serving mouth-watering slow-roasted duck prepared street-style at various festivals, weddings, and events. View partner profile

Lockfast LockFast is a trusted local specialist Locksmith & Auto Locksmith covering most of Kent and offering the following services 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

The Duke Of Edinburgh Welcome to the Duke of Edinburgh, a friendly local pub showing ALL live sport on multiple screens, come and join us for all sporting events. Heath Road, Maidstone, ME16 9LQ.

Valence School Valence School caters for students aged 4 to 19 and have both day and boarding places. They have a large site with high quality teaching, social care and health care facilities. A staff team of over 200 people provides specialist teaching, social care, therapies and nursing care to an exceptionally high standard.

Jas-Licking Seafood Boil Welcome to Jas-licking Seafood Boil, where a taste bud adventure awaits! We’re nestled in the heart of town, bringing a spicy and exciting twist to your dining experience.

Our passionate owner, SPIWE GWENZI, has curated a menu brimming with fresh seafood, all bathed in our secret-recipe “Jas Sauce” that’s guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds.

Lympne Castle Nestled within the very heart of The Garden District of England, Kent, Lympne Castle is unsurpassed as an exquisite and romantic setting for a wedding celebration or event. Needless to say, the beautiful and historic Lympne Castle has hosted glamourous guests for over 1000 years and is truly one of England’s most beautiful and historic castles.

Hi Kent Hi Kent are a charity supporting the D/deaf and people living with hearing loss. We run fundraising quizzes, meals, and other events, across the county, to raise money to continue our vital work.

Upcoming Events

Crundale Country Fair

Come join us for an afternoon of fun at the Crundale Country Fair on Saturday 15th June 2024.

There is something for everyone from sheep shearing and tractor rides to tennis and cream teas. Events include kids train, swimming, sheep sheering, plants and produce, tractor rides, book stall, magician, coconut shy, bar, homemade cakes, book stall & more!!

Admission £3.00 Children under 10 go free.

Free parking (Sorry, no dogs due to farm location).

Father Day Sunday Roast - Chilston Park Hotel

Sunday 16th June 2024

Chilston Park Hotel, Maidstone, ME17 2BE

Music Bingo! - Lympne Castle

Friday 21st June 2024

Get ready for an electrifying evening of Music Bingo like you’ve never experienced before! Join us for a thrilling night filled with fantastic tunes, friendly competition, and loads of fun.

Father's Day 2024 - Hempstead House Hotel & Spa

Welcoming all the special men in our lives this Father's Day with a traditional roast dinner or NEW for 2024, BBQ in the gardens with live band!

An evening hosted by John Bingley - Cave Hotel and Golf Resort

20th June 2024

Immerse yourself in the world of gastronomy as Chef John Bingley and team, takes you on a journey through their culinary creations.

Our What’s On In Kent app has well over 9,000 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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