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LOCAL BUSINESSES TO RUN NEW EVENTS NIGHTS AT THE GLADES
The Glades Shopping Centre has announced exciting details of its new community-focused initiative , ‘ Plan G ’, which will see local businesses and organisations offering a variety of activities where the public can learn new skills , take up hobbies and explore worthwhile experiences .
Having begun in April this year , visitors can expect an additional calendar of excellent events such as classes , workshops and exhibitions to be held during the evenings at the shopping centre . Kate Miller , general manager of The Glades , said the retail and dining destination was looking forward to bringing even more value and interest to its shoppers ’ visits .
Kate explained Plan G was born from the idea that as a hub of the community , The Glades was in a position where it could offer free , temporary space to individuals and businesses , enabling them to reach wider audiences . “ Bromley is an amazing town filled with many entrepreneurs , creatives and forwardthinkers offering amazing resources , clubs and services . There is a wealth of knowledge and expertise right on our doorstep that members of the public might not realise is available ,” she said .
Kate Miller at The Glades
CADETS VISIT SUBMARINE DEFENCE SHIP HMS SOMERSET
Naval cadets from the Duke of York ’ s Royal Military School experienced life aboard submarine defence ship HMS Somerset while it was moored at Dover as part of the 100th-anniversary Zeebrugge Raid Commemorations .
They saw firsthand what life is like on an active warship from sleeping and dining conditions to radar and navigation operations . Cadets were also able to talk to serving naval crew , try on combat protective gear and sit in the captain ’ s chair .
SQUERRYES WINERY LAUNCHES ‘ SEAFOOD TAPAS ON THE TERRACE ’
Squerryes Winery is throwing open its doors for ‘ Seafood Tapas On the Terrace ’ as it launches its stunning new outside space , with breathtaking views of its 2,500-acre estate .
The Westerham vineyard has teamed up with acclaimed chefs , David Marsaud and Christopher Reeves , to deliver a sumptuous seafood menu to complement its champion wines at a truly unique destination .
The Dover school ’ s Combined Cadet Force is one of the largest in the country with British Army , Royal Navy and Royal Air Force sections . It gives students the excitement and challenges of expeditions that test their teambuilding and leadership skills .
“ It was a real privilege for our cadets to see the conditions and facilities on a combat-ready ship and to meet its highly trained crew who gave a real insight into life onboard ,” said Anne Ryder , commander of the school ’ s naval contingent and a Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve . “ This was such a rare opportunity and we are thankful to HMS Somerset .”
Set amongst acres of rolling countryside , but easily accessible just 20 minutes from London , the luxuriously-spacious winery with its sun-filled terrace and sleek indoor tasting room will play host to the Saturday lunchtime sessions .
A delicious à la carte-style menu features the finest seafood from British coastal waters with a headline dish of fresh Cornish lobster . Ten smaller plates , priced from £ 4 to £ 6 , also make up the carefully curated menu including Whitstable rock oysters and Dorset salmon Caesar salad .
Sparkling Squerryes , delicious still wines and Westerham Brewery beers will also be on offer , as will vegetarian dishes and mouthwatering desserts . Tapas on the Terrace will be open every Saturday , midday to 6pm in the summer months from 2nd June , https :// squerryes . co . uk / winery .
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