The Minnis reveals Taste of Kent Awards menu
4th March 2014Birchington restaurant team to cater for the “great and the good” of Kent’s food and drink sector The Minnis Restaurant in Birchington, Kent has been handed the daunting task of designing and serving a menu for the county’s leading food and drink producers at this year’s Taste of Kent Awards. Produced in Kent, the not-for-profit…
The Taste of Kent Awards MOVE TO THE KENT EVENT CENTRE
Kent’s biggest annual showcase for the food and drink industry celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2014 and the awards have been switched to the Kent Event Centre near Maidstone, underlining its position as the region’s premier events venue. Produced in Kent champions the food and drink sector in the Garden of England and its Taste…
Kent & East Sussex Railway’s 40th Anniversary Gala Weekend
As part of the celebrations to celebrate the 40th anniversary of reopening of the Kent & East Sussex Railway, the railway will be holding a three day gala over the late spring bank holiday weekend; 24/25/26th May 2014. As well as featuring six members of the “home” steam fleet, representing classes of engine that have…
Kids for a Quid this Easter at the Kent & East Sussex Railway
If you are looking to spend time with the family, have a great day out and save money over the Easter Holidays then why not visit the Kent & East Sussex Railway in Tenterden and take advantage of their special ‘Kids for a Quid’ promotion? ‘Kids for a Quid’ offers families the chance to enjoy…
Squeakies Jumpers keeping up with their demand
2013 was an amazing year for me. After over 30 years of Squeakies Jumpers I had an incredible year and my jumpers were very much in demand. I even got an order on Christmas Day – the only trouble was I was in Australia! I am already booking for lots of markets and shows for…
LOCAL MP HUGH ROBERTSON IS NAMED BEER CHAMPION
3rd March 2014Faversham and Mid Kent MP Hugh Robertson received a special award today, in recognition of his work to help secure last year’s historic cut in beer duty in the Budget. Jonathan Neame, chief executive of Faversham-based brewery Shepherd Neame, presented Mr Robertson with the new ‘Beer Champion’ award. The special award is a joint initiative…
Scientists ‘enjoying success with Kent distillery project’
21st February 2014A pair of scientists have struck gold with their new distillery project. Two scientists who were made redundant have bounced back to form and run one of Kent’s most vibrant and innovative new businesses – a distillery. Andy Reason and Norman Lewis ended their career at GlaxoSmithKline in 2010 and immediately embarked on the journey…
Kentish produce receives Royal approval
20th February 2014Prince Charles shows his support for food excellence in hospitals made possible by companies such as Kent based Foodari with their innovative local food hub. Food has long been seen as one of the worst parts of any hospital visit but times are changing with hospitals working with ground breaking companies like Foodari to change…
Good Innings for the Cricket World Cup
19th February 2014Goody Ales, who recently won two awards for their Genesis are now brewing Good Innings for the cricket World Cup in March. Good Innings, a refreshing golde n ale with an ABV of 4.6% is a beer to bowl you over! This season, for the first time it will be available in bottles. Look out…
