insideKENT Magazine Issue 47 - February 2016 | Page 13

NEWS

KENT’S FIRST REAL TIME
DISCOVERY APP LAUNCHED IN
JANUARY

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The We Love Kent team have released Kent’s first real-time discovery app
which will revolutionise the way the 1.5 million people of Kent and the 44+
million visitors to the county, discover, interact and engage with businesses
throughout the Garden of England.
James Bradley, the founder of the company said: “As an entrepreneur I
know firsthand how hard it can be to get marketing right for a business.
It’s a balancing act between being cost effective and a waste of time. The
We Love Kent app doesn’t just level the playing field for Kent businesses;
it’s creating a whole new one. The impact and value of advertising through
the app is clear and easily defined, making sure no business is left in the
dark as to how effective our app is for them. For our users, we’re providing
a wonderful and innovative new way to streamline how they discover
everything Kent has to offer, from the big names to the hidden gems.”

THE MARLOWE THEATRE HAS BEEN
CHOSEN AS THE LAUNCH VENUE
FOR A MAJOR NEW UK TOUR OF
WAR HORSE.

Users can download the app completely free, where they can post reviews,
comments and pictures of their adventures directly to the businesses and
attractions they’ve visited, allowing them to build relationships with the
businesses they love. Users will also be able to keep track of their favourite
businesses using the iLove feature, meaning they’ll be the first to receive
news, offers and fresh information instantly.

The National Theatre’s acclaimed production will be rehearsed in Canterbury
before it opens there on 15th September 2017, where it will run until 14th
October 2017. Tickets go on sale to Marlowe Friends on Thursday 21st
January 2016 and the public on Monday 8th February 2016.
Since opening in October 2011, The Marlowe has hosted the National
Theatre’s People, One Man, Two Guvnors, and The Curious Incident Of
The Dog In The Night-Time. Theatre director Mark Everett believes it is the
success of these visits that made the National pick Canterbury to launch
the tour.
“This is a huge honour for us all at The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury and
Kent,” Mark said. “Because the tour starts at The Marlowe, it will also be
rehearsed here, which adds a whole new dimension as most shows we
present are made elsewhere.
“Attracting National Theatre productions was one of our key ambitions
when the new Marlowe Theatre was being planned and built. I am absolutely
delighted that we have managed to secure War Horse for our
audiences. This stunning and ground-breaking production really is the icing
on the cake.”

LOCAL CARE HOME TRIUMPHS IN
REGIONAL CARE AWARDS
On Thursday 3rd December 2015, Signature Miramar, the stunning Care
Home in Beltinge, Herne Bay was represented in the Regional Finals of the
Great British Care Awards 2015 held in Brighton. The awards held annually
are a wonderful opportunity to pay tribute to the lasting difference the frontline
social care workers make to residents lives each and every day.
The team from Herne Bay travelled to Brighton’s Waterfront Hotel and were
represented in six of the 19 categories: Care Home Manager (Tina Thomas),
Innovative Care (Darren Humby), Front Line Leader (Darren Humby), Dementia
Carer (Emma Berwick), Ancillary Worker (Peter Gregory) and Nutrition and
Hydration (Stephen Vaughan-Atkins).
Signature Miramar won in three categories: Darren Humby was awarded
Front Line Leader, Emma Berwick was awarded Dementia Carer and Stephen
Vaughan-Atkins was awarded Nutrition and Hydration.
All three will now go forward to the national finals next year and will be up
against all the other regional winners from around the United Kingdom.

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