NEWS
FLIP OUT TRAMPOLINING REVOLUTION COMES TO ASHFORD
GEEK IS BACK AND MOVING TO DREAMLAND MARGATE
One of the world ’ s largest and most successful trampolining brands is coming to Ashford . Entrepreneurs Lisa and Steve Wootton are investing £ 1.5 million to launch Flip Out , the latest in what is now officially the fastest growing trampoline franchise in the world . The Ashford arena , which is expected to create up to 60 jobs , will be the first Flip Out to open in East Kent .
Lisa and Steve , who live in Kingsnorth , are transforming a 28,000 sq ft former packaging factory on Ashford ’ s Henwood Industrial Estate to provide a cutting-edge leisure experience for all ages and abilities .
As well as featuring dozens of connected trampolines that will allow you to spring , trick or flip off the walls , Flip Out Ashford will boast thrilling stunt boxes , wall runners , slam dunks , dodgeball , a Ninja warriors course , fitness classes and plenty of other surprises .
“ We ’ re very excited to be bringing the Flip Out trampolining revolution to Ashford ,” says Lisa . “ Having often taken our two boys to trampoline parks , we wanted to launch our own venue that would be fun , healthy entertainment not just for kids but for the whole family . It ’ s also perfect for couples , groups , and companies looking for a team-building experience with a difference .”
The UK ’ s original pleasure park , Dreamland Margate , will be welcoming GEEK in 2017 . A three-day festival of play and gaming , GEEK will entertain the whole family over the Half Term from the 17th to 19th of February . For five years GEEK has been bringing people together to meet , make , and play . Situated through Dreamland Undercover in the iconic and newly refurbished Hall By The Sea , in the Roller Room , Ballroom and the arcade area this time around GEEK will be focusing on multiplayer interactive games and encouraging everyone to participate in all genres of gaming : board games , computer games , retro and next generation , card games , and real world games . Plus , guests can discover all the creative magic that goes into the games , including coding , storytelling , music composition , special effects makeup , translation and localization , and much more . GEEK 2017 will be lifting the lid on the games industry .
For the purposes of this event , an adult is considered 15 and over . There will , however , be some over 18s only areas at the evening event . Under 5s go free . Dreamland Members get 10 % discount . For more info about GEEK , visit https :// www . dreamland . co . uk / geek .
KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED FOR THE TASTE OF KENT AWARDS FINALISTS
Following the all-important public voting in this year ’ s Taste of Kent Awards , organised by Produced in Kent , which closed in early January , three finalists in each category will go forward to be independently judged . The mystery shoppers , mystery diners and expert judging panel are getting ready for action !
The restaurants , dining pub / bistros , farmers ’ markets and retailers will be visited over the following months . The juice producers will be judged by sponsor AC Goatham & Son , and Kent ’ s wine , beer and cider finalists will be judged by a separate panel of experts and sponsors . The products submitted by producers and manufacturers into the ‘ Food Product Classes ’ will be tasted by a panel of independent industry experts and sponsors who will decide on the winner of each class , as well as the overall winner of Kent ’ s Food Product of the Year .
The winners will be announced at the prestigious Awards Dinner being held at The Kent Event Centre in Detling on 9th March . Details of tickets for this event are available on the website www . tasteofkentawards . co . uk or you can call the Produced in Kent office 01732 853170 to book .
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