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ASHFORD'S NEW JOHN LEWIS AT HOME TO OPEN BY THE END OF 2013 ASHFORD'S NEW JOHN LEWIS AT HOME TO OPEN BY THE END OF 2013
Branch manager Glynis Gunning-Stevenson
Back in June, work began on the new £7million John Lewis at home in Ashford, and excitingly the shop — located on a site close to junction 9 of the M20 — is expected to open its doors before the end of 2013. Boosting local employment with the cr ation e of around 125 jobs, the new build will extend over two floors and plans include a customer café and around 200 car parking spaces. The John Lewis at home format — the tenth shop of its kind for John Lewis — focuses on furniture, furnishing accessories, electrical and home technology. To allow customers to access and order a wider John Lewis assortment, customer online ordering points will be located throughout the shop and customers will also be able to use the free John Lewis Click and Collect service. Andy Street, managing director, said, “It’s an ideal fit for us in terms of both location and catchment and we look forward to becoming
part of the local community, providing shoppers with access to our inspiring products, great value and exceptional service.” The award-winning department store has also announced Glynis Gunning-Stevenson as the branch manager. With over 10 years’ experience working for the retail giant, GunningStevenson is thrilled with her appointment, commenting, “I’m delighted to become the branch manager for the business’ tenth ‘at home’ shop. Having been at the helm of John Lewis at home Croydon, I know how popular the format is with customers and I’m excited to be bringing this to Ashford and the surrounding areas.” Cllr Gerry Clarkson, acting leader of Ashford Borough Council, said, “John Lewis is a household name with a strong reputation for quality and will be a real feather in the cap for Ashford. They are exactly the type of company we want to attract and this is another sign of growing confidence in the town as a place to invest."
JLS TO PLAY EXCLUSIVE JLS TO PLAY EXCLUSIVE STAR-STUDDED PARTY IN KENT STAR-STUDDED PARTY IN KENT
Kent-based Haywards Motor Group — one of the fastest growing dealer groups in the UK — have been celebrating after securing boy band sensation JLS for their private star-studded party on 7th September. This spectacular September. This spectacular event has been set up to reward 300 customers before the fab four go their separate ways at the end of the year. The lucky customers that will attend the intimate evening can look forward to a four-hour celebration, during which time there will be a special performance and DJ set from the boys, girl group 2 Shoes and Celebrity Big Brother winner and X-Factor's Rylan Clark, plus others. The Haywards event is the first dealership event of its kind and has sparked a frenzy of interest from those that are already buying a car, but car, but also wanting to secure the tickets. Qualification is confirmed as customers purchase a new or used vehicle from Haywards, or switch to a new lease deal. Cars are able to be purchased via all methods of funding, including cash, finance, lease, PCP (Personal Contract Purchase) or contract hire. The promotion is open to the whole of the UK, as cars can be purchased via the website — with deliveries arranged — or through the dealer’s showrooms in Sevenoaks or Chatham. dealer’s showrooms in Sevenoaks or Chatham. Haywards represent both Peugeot and Renault franchises, but can supply all makes of new and used vehicles through its volume purchase schemes. Haywards will also enter customers that book a service or buy parts into a prize draw. The first ten randomly selected names will receive a golden receive a golden ticket. Managing Director of Haywards Motor Group, Derek Hayward, said, “We wanted to stage an event that will feature firmly in everyone’s calendar everyone’s calendar to thank new and loyal customers for choosing Haywards." All orders must be placed with the group before 6th September 2013. Visit www.haywardsevent.com or call 0870 720 3365 for more details.
RECORD CROWDS AT THE LEEDS CASTLE OPEN AIR CLASSICAL CONCERT
This year's Open Air Classical Concert at the stunning Leeds Castle saw record crowds enjoy glorious English sunshine, with breathtaking air acrobatics and rousing live music. During a summer that has seen the British Lions and Andy Murray win and the Ashes going well for England, the patriotic passion that came alive during the Olympics resurfaced at Leeds Castle on Saturday 13th July, with enthusiastic flag waving and patriotic singing. The show, narrated by Chris Hollins, featured The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (conducted by John Rigby), The Military Wives Choir and The Patriot Girls. In addition to this fantastic on-stage entertainment, the audience were also treated to amazing air displays. A Kent Spitfire flypast got the ball rolling, ????Y?HH?Y\?Y\??]X?\?^HX[K ?????Y? Z\??]?Y ?? [??\?^H??\? ? ?\\?]HY\??]X?X[??]]??\?H]YY[??H ?\?H [? ?X]Y ?[?[X^?[?? ?X?X?H?? H?[?[??? HXZ[? ???\? H?Q??&\??] H???]Z[?Y[[?X[?Y?
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