NEWS
BRITISH FURNITURE AND HOMEWARE BRAND , NEPTUNE , OPEN NEW HOME CONCEPT STORE IN CANTERBURY
This July , the award-winning furniture and accessories retailer , Neptune , opens its 16th UK store , adding to its growing portfolio across the UK and Europe .
Close to historic landmarks like Canterbury Cathedral and St Augustine ’ s Abbey , Neptune Canterbury sees a former oast house converted and renovated in true Neptune style while being sympathetic to the original features . The 6,135 sq ft store is set over three floors including a mezzanine level – showcasing the contemporary Limehouse kitchen – that exposes the existing roof structure , as well as featuring a grand , full-height entrance hall .
Gary Temprell , director of retail at Neptune , said : “ Continuing to add to our fantastic portfolio of locations , Neptune Canterbury will take a prime position on the Wincheap road and will be run by our long-term partners , James and Alison Buck in collaboration with business partners Mark and Sarah Crichton . James and Alison , who also successfully manage our Tonbridge store , will be able to share their extensive experience and knowledge of the brand with visitors to the store .”
Neptune Canterbury ’ s opening weekend was held on 14th-17th July . For more details visit www . neptune . com / canterbury .
GET CRIPPS TO RIO
Staff from law firm Cripps are preparing for a summer of sport as they work towards their latest fundraising challenge – Get Cripps to Rio . Between Friday 22nd July and Sunday 21st August , staff will be walking , running and cycling 5,767 miles – the distance from Tunbridge Wells to Rio de Janeiro .
A number of sporting activities have been planned with Tour de Cripps returning for a second consecutive year . Fourteen staff members will be cycling the Tour de Cripps – a 55-mile route taking them between Cripps ’ offices in London , Kings Hill and Tunbridge Wells . Other events organised include bike relays , rowing competitions and the Tunbridge Wells circular walk .
The event is being supported by Tunbridge Wells cycling café The Velo House , and its owner and general manager Olly Stevens said : “ We are delighted to be supporting Cripps on its ‘ journey to Rio ’. It was great fun watching last year ’ s Tour de Cripps and the team spirit as they rode between offices was tremendous .”
Funds raised will be going to the Alzheimer ’ s Society , Cripps ’ charity of the year for 2016 . Solicitor Hannah Proctor , one of the organisers of Get Cripps to Rio explains : “ After raising over £ 4,000 last year with the Tour de Cripps we decided to go one step – or rather thousands of steps – further . The firm loves a challenge and we have a wide range of people taking part in all of the events from across the firm .”
For more information and to sponsor please visit www . justgiving . com / fundraising / GetCrippstoRio
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