insideKENT Magazine Issue 28 - July 2014 | Page 12

NEWS MACMILLAN AWARDS ACCREDITATION TO NUFFIELD HEALTH TUNBRIDGE WELLS HOSPITAL Nuffield Health Tunbridge Wells has recently gained the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark (MQEM) for its oncology services. The Kent-based hospital has offered dedicated cancer services to the local community for a number of years; therefore, it was honoured to receive the award from admired charity, Macmillan Cancer Support. Macmillan has understood the connection between people’s wellbeing and cancer environments for many years. It has been developing and investing in cancer facilities since the 1970s, and today it is spending millions of pounds on improving cancer environments across the UK. One of the largest British charities, Macmillan understands the difference in support that good facilities can make to those diagnosed with cancer, so it believes it to be a critical area of action if cancer services are to continually improve over the forthcoming years. For more information on Nuffield Health's services, call 01892 552932 or email [email protected]. www.nuffieldhealth.com www.macmillan.org.uk MAJOR FOOD INDUSTRY AWARDS TO RETURN TO THE KENT EVENT CENTRE The organisers of Kent’s biggest annual showcase for the food and drink industry have confirmed they will return to the Kent Event Centre near Maidstone in 2015. Produced in Kent champions the food and drink sector in the Garden of England and its Taste of Kent Awards have become established as a major celebration of ‘the best of the best’ in the county. The awards celebrated its 10th anniversary recently, and the organisers staged the final at the Kent Event Centre for the first time as they searched for a larger and more suitable venue. Produced in Kent’s Stephanie Durling, said: “It makes complete sense to choose the Kent Event Centre again. “The flexibility of the venue means we can use our own caterer, while the location and unlimited free parking means it is easy to access. “We also truly appreciate the help and support of the staff at the Kent Event Centre, and we look forward to working with them again in the future.” Kent Event Centre manager, Alison Wallington, said: “We are delighted that Produced in Kent has chosen to bring the Taste of Kent Awards back here. We are passionate about this event and we look forward to hosting these prestigious awards in 2015.” Kent Event Centre is preparing for the opening of its new £1.5 million conference building. The hall is 42 metres wide, 72 metres long, and can seat up to 4,000 people in theatre style. www.kenteventcentre.co.uk www.producedinkent.co.uk 12