The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight fly-past over Herne Bay revised time
July 3rd, 2007

The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, Lancaster Bomber PA474 will be a fly-past over Herne Bay on Saturday 7th July 2007 at approximately 2.05pm. The best vantage points will be from Lane End along the seafront to the Kings Hall.

Mural is launched as part of Herne Bay in Bloom
July 2nd, 2007

Today we launched the Herne Bay in Bloom Mural, as part of Herne Bay in Bloom. The Herne Bay TCM, Town Partners and the Chamber of Commerce are keen to make Herne Bay a pleasant place in which to visit, live and work. This project was produced by Animate Arts Company and supported by Canterbury City Council.

Chocolate Temptations join Herne Bay Town Partners
July 2nd, 2007

Imagine the experience of something fun and unique. A chocolate fountain will be an unforgettable conversation piece that will enhance any event. Dipping your favourite fruit and other dippables into warm sumptuous - chocolate is not only delicious but entertaining as well Chocolate fountains have become a 'must have' at weddings, parties, children's parties, corporate events, birthday parties and many other social gatherings. Jill and Colin strive to provide a top quality service to ensure an enjoyable chocolate fountain experience. Champagne Fountains also available.
For more information call: 01227 368372 or visit: www.ctfountains.co.uk

Silver Award for Local Florist
June 26th, 2007

Flower Shop of the Year 2007 Silver Award for Excellence has been achieved by ProfessionalFlorist Karen Rowden NDSF FSF and her team at Sunflowers in Reculver Road Beltinge, Herne Bay.
The Award is for excellence in Flower Knowledge, Care and Creativity, Shop Layout and Presentation, Flower and Plant Appeal, Customer Service and Business Management.
This weekend 29,30 June & 1st July is the Weekend Wedding Event at the shop in Reculver Road.

BBC 3 visit Woolworths in Herne Bay
June 20th, 2007

This afternoon BBC 3 visited Woolworths in Herne Bay to film part of a programme on spending, which will be shown at a later date.

Sandancers Amusements join Town Partners
June 15th, 2007

Sandancers Amusements at 136 - 145 Central Parade have joined Town Partners. The Family Amusement Centre has a great selection of machines, mini golf, cafe and lots more.

Bay-Tek Computer Services join Town Partners
June 15th, 2007

Bay-Tek Computer Services is a dynamic business that provides a broad range of computer related services and support to businesses throughout the local and surrounding areas. Established in 2006 the company has over 15 years experience in the Computer Services sector.
www.bay-tek.co.uk

Dancing in the Street at the Street Music Day
June 14th, 2007

They were dancing in the street at last Saturday's Street Music Day in Herne Bay.
Tanglefoot Appalachain (Cloggers), opened the event with an excellent set in the rain. Becc & Hank from Memphis in the USA treated their fans to two outstanding sets of their own material and classic songs. Chris Taylor's Allstars, Miles Cookman Band, Tim Warner and Friends and Dance Riveria entertained the shoppers throughout the afternoon.
See the photo's from the Street Music Day in the Gallery

Lifeboat is called to incident off Herne Bay
June 9th, 2007

Late on Saturday afternoon two young men caused an incident by attaching their dinghy to a buoy in the Jet Ski lane off of Herne Bay. Attempts failed to persuade them to go back to the shore . The Whitstable lifeboat was called and they returned to the shore.

Italian Food Market was a great success
June 8th, 2007

The delights of Italy came to Herne Bay last Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Italian Market had a large selection of quality Italian Foods including, Cheeses, Cured Meats, Olives and Sott'Olii, Biscuits, Olive Oils and Vinegars, Sweets, Torrone, Chocolate, Creck, Gastronomia, Pasta and Speciality Breads.
The market was based in Bank Street in the town centre.
See photo's of the market in our Gallery

Radio Cabin will be on your radio
June 2nd, 2007

Radio Cabin our local hospital radio station is planning to broadcast 'live' to Herne Bay from 10th August 2007 for fourteen days.
Radio Cabin will apply for a Restricted Services Licence to broadcast to the town. To make this happen they need to raise funds in excess of £3000.00.
If you run a local business and would like to promote your business through advertising or sponsorship on Radio Cabin, telephone 01227 742077
Radio Cabin has joined Herne Bay Town Partners

Ben Mills X Factor tickets now on-sale
June 1st, 2007

Tickets are now on-sale for Ben Mills and the X Factor Show at the Kings Hall on Friday 24th August 2007. Ben will be supported by two other X Factor Stars, Dionne and 4 Sure
Tickets can be booked online at www.kingscaterers.co.uk

WIN FRONT ROW TICKETS TO SEE THE X FACTOR SHOW keep visiting this website for more information

Woman falls 100ft
May 31st, 2007

A woman has survived a 100 ft cliff plunge at Reculver, ending up conscious and with just broken bones. She then spent three hours trying to get a mobile phone signal to call 999.
The woman was found more than 100ft (30m) down, from sloping cliffs near Reculver Towers, Herne Bay.
The unnamed woman, who was airlifted to hospital by RAF helicopter, early on Thursday, did not suffer life-threatening injuries.
The cliff rescue operation was co-ordinated by Thames Coastguard involving teams from Herne Bay and Margate.

The Voice join Town Partners
April 30th, 2007

The Local Voice, Herne Bays FREE community magazine. The Local Voice is a high quality A5 glossy magazine, distributing 5000 magazines within the community each month. We are a local business advertising at low costs for other local businesses. As well as adverts the Local Voice contains other features such as local news, community information & what’s on guide, puzzles, recipes, reviews and other information. We are published, edited, and distributed locally, on quality gloss paper, ensuring your advert is of the highest standard. With prices starting from as little as £17.00 per month we are affordable for any small business. With our high quality magazine you can be confident your advert is noticed. Tel: 01227 360820 or 07809687720 Email: local.voice@btinternet.com Web: www.localvoicemag.co.uk

Tots Teens & Tubbies join Town Partners
April 17th, 2007

A new business, Tots, Teens & Tubbies at 23 William Street, Herne Bay have joined Herne Bay Town Partners. They have a large range of children's clothes from 2 years to 13 years and a large range of Ladies wear from size 16 to 30.
Herne Bay Town Partners would like to wish owner Karen Truelove and her staff lots of success in Herne Bay.

Bad Taste Party raises £1,600
April 10th, 2007

Friends of Sue Pursell held a Bad Taste Party in her memory with the support of her family.
The Bad Taste Party was on Saturday 7th April 2007 at The Queen Victoria Pub, High Street, Herne Bay, with the kind permission from Sharon and Gerry.
The event got fantastic support from the local businesses and everyone who attended had a great time with live music, Disco, BBQ, Raffle and a Male Auction.
The event raised £1,600 for Breast Cancer Care and the organisers would like to thank everyone who supported the event.

Town's Easter Egg Hunt
April 8th, 2007

The town's Easter Egg Hunt took place on Good Friday with help from Herne Bay TCM, Town Partners, the Co-op and kmfm. Over a hundred children and their famlies lined Mortimer Street for the start of the Easter Egg Hunt. Herne Bay TCM would like to thank the Co-op, kmfm and The Studio.
Photo's of the event can be seen on The Studio's website www.theonlystudio.co.uk

Pass with Pete Driving School joins Town Partners
April 3rd, 2007

Peter Stanley, Pass with Pete Driving School has joined Herne Bay Town Partners. Herne Bay based Driving School covers postcodes areas CT1 - 7.
Peter will teach his clients to drive in a relaxed atmosphere with all the encouragement needed to make you a safe and confident driver.
Please look at the website for further information.
www.passwithpete.net

Prince of Wales Public House Wins Award
March 30th, 2007

The Prince of Wales Public House in Mortimer Street, has won an award from the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA)in recognition of the £40,000 refurbishment to the Pub interior, which is in the style of it's Victorian heyday.
The Prince of Wales is open 10am - midnight.

New Party in Town
March 28th, 2007

Herne Bay First is a new party hoping to make a mark in the May elections. Herne Bay First has been formed by Michael Khoury, President of the Herne Bay Chamber of Commerce.
For more information call Michael Khoury: 01227 365555

Gold 'n' Gifts in Mortimer Street offer a new service
March 26th, 2007

Gold 'n' Gifts the popular Jewellers at 146 Mortimer Street are expanding their services. From today they offer a Pawnbroker and Cheque Changing Service. Gold 'n' Gifts have a Class A Consumer Credit Licence.
For more information call: 01227 365639.

The Launch of Herne Bay in Bloom 2007
March 22nd, 2007

The Official Launch of Herne Bay in Bloom 2007 took place at 12 noon at The Bandstand in Herne Bay.
Eddie Peters, Outdoor Leisure Manager and Councillor Gillian Reuby launched this year's Herne Bay in Bloom and they were confident we are going to win the Gold Award.
All the winners of last years local gardening competitions attended, along with local organisations, including Town Partners and local school children. Following last year's silver award in the South East in Bloom competition, Herne Bay is determined to even better this year. The judges of last year's competition were very impressed with the entry and suggested in their report that this year we do 'more of everything' . The city council is hoping for greater community involvement in the 2007 entry, and there are many ways local residents and businesses can get involved, from creating beautiful blooms of their own through to sponsoring hanging baskets and displays. For more details, visit the special website or ring for details. Telephone: 01227 862 205 Website: www.canterbury.gov.uk/hernebayinbloom

Barclays Bank join Town Partners
March 5th, 2007

Barclays Bank, 130 Mortimer Street have joined Town Partners.
Visit Town Members to see what Barclays Bank can offer you...

Demolition of the Scruffy Ducks Public House
March 4th, 2007

The demolition of Scruffy Ducks in William Street has been completed. It was first thought only part of the building would be demolished, but due to an unsafe structure, the whole of the building has now been removed. What will happen to this site?
Keep in touch with www.hernebaytp.co.uk for the latest news.

Dave Lee starts the Pancake Race
February 20th, 2007

Herne Bay Town Centre Management in partnership with Herne Bay Town Partners held ‘The Herne Bay Charity Pancake Race 2007’, today, Tuesday 20th February 2007 at 12 noon in Mortimer Street.The crowds lined the streets and top comedian Dave Lee started the race with his big hooter at 12 noon.
The Pancake Race was a relay, with four town businesses doing battle to be Herne Bay's Pancake Champions. Argyll Insurance took an early lead but the power of Icom UK left the other teams behind and Icom Uk team 1, became the winners.
The town raised £260.00 for Dave Lee's Happy Holidays Charity and the race featured on BBC South East News.
See photos of the event at: www.theonlystudio.co.uk

Scruffy Ducks is destroyed by fire.
February 7th, 2007

Firemen fought the blaze at the former Scruffy Ducks Public House in William Street for four hours in the early hours of this morning. The building has been empty for some time

Vandals hit the seafront and Mortimer Street
February 1st, 2007

Vandals hit the town last night, causing damage to a shelter on the seafront, graffiti on the pier and pulling up plants from the planters in Mortimer Street. Please help us to keep the town safe and tidy. If you see a crime being committed, please call the Police. If you have any information please either contact the Police or Town Partners on 01227 742765.

kmfm join Town Partners
January 15th, 2007

Town Partners welcome another new member, kmfm our truly local radio station for the Canterbury District. kmfm plays a vital role in the development of the area, serving Herne Bay and the surrounding villages with news, travel and great music.

Herne Bay Town Events 2007
January 4th, 2007

Herne Bay TCM and Town Partners have some great events planned for 2007.
If you would like to be involved or require information on sponsorship, please call: Chris West 01227 742765
Click on Herne Bay Town Events.

Herne Bay Baptist Church beacome a Town Partner
January 3rd, 2007

Herne Bay Baptist Church, High Street, Herne Bay have beacome the first new Town Partner of 2007.
Find out more about them by clicking: Town Partner Member.

Winners of the Christmas Window Competition
December 11th, 2006

Herne Bay Chamber of Commerce and Herne Bay TCM held the annual Christmas Window Competition today. The judges toured the twenty enteries around the town, they commented on the very high standard of displays. The winners: 1st Sunflower Florist, Reculver Road, 2nd Le Jourdan Florist, William Street, 3rd Rogers Menswear, William Street

Stars turn on the Herne Bay Christmas Lights
November 25th, 2006

John Altman, Nick Cotton from Eastenders, Rachel Jerram and James and Ali from the Invicta FM Morning Zoo turned on the Herne Bay Christmas Lights.
An estimtaed 2000 people attended the event.
See photos from the day in our Gallery

Santa's Grotto opens thanks to Sunshine Blinds and others
November 25th, 2006

Santa's Grotto opened in Bank Street on Saturday thanks to the towns local businesses. Sunshine Blinds in Swalecliffe, spent days building the Santa's Grotto and donated their time and materials free of charge. Town Partners would also like to thank Sunshine Blinds, Gold 'N'Gifts, Cains Amusements, Wilbee & Son and the Landlord of 20 Bank Street.
Dave Lee's Happy Holidays Charity will benefit from the Christmas Grotto.
The Christmas Grotto will be open on Saturday 2nd, 9th and 16th December from 10.30am - 3pm, admission is £1.50 including a present, for children up to 10 years.
Photo: Sunshine Blinds with John Altman.

Businesses make winners!
November 24th, 2006

Local businesses made dreams come true at the Christmas Light Switch On last Saturday.
The Invicta FM Morning Zoo with James and Ali performed 'live' in Mortimer Street and gave the crowds the opportunity to win some great prizes donated by local businesses. Champion Sports & Leisure donated an England Football Shirt signed by Geoff Hirst worth £200, Scizzorhands donated a photographic make over worth £100, KidsKorner Toy Shop donated a £20 Gift Voucher, the Marlowe Theatre donated two family tickets to Jack and the Beanstalk and the Wool Baa donated a Goodie Bag.
Photo: James, Ali and George from the Morning Zoo with the signed Geoff Hirst Shirt donated by Champion Sports & Leisure.

Businesses get in the Party Mood!
November 24th, 2006

For the Christmas Light Switch On, local businesses got into the party mood. Scizzorhandz Hair & Beauty in Mortimer Street dressed up (photo)to create some Christmas fun for their customers. Lotties Fashions got into the Christmas spirit by treating their customers to nibbles and drinks. Mack's Barber Shop in Bank Street gave away roasted chestnuts to shoppers.
Many shops have Christmas window displays, ready for the Christmas Window Competition. If you see a good Christmas Window, contact us.

Father Christmas will be in his Christmas Grotto this Saturday
November 23rd, 2006

Father Christmas is coming to Herne Bay and that's offical. He will be in his Grotto in Bank Street (next to the hairdressers)this Saturday from 2.30 - 4.30pm as part of the Christmas Light Switch On and on Saturday 2nd, 9th and 16th December 2006 from 10.30am - 3pm. Children up to the age 10 years will be able to ask Father Christmas for their Christmas wishes and will receive a small gift. Entry will be £1.50 per child with all the proceeds going to a local charity. The Christmas Grotto has kindly been sponsored by Herne Bay Town Partners, Sunshine Blinds Ltd, Swalecliffe, Cains Amusements, Gold 'N' Gifts, Wilbee & Son and the use of the premises has kindly been given by the Landlord.

Town Partners donate to Dave Lee's Happy Holidays
November 20th, 2006

Following the very successful, sell-out, Dave Lee Show at the Kings Hall on 10th November 2006. Herne Bay Town Partners Director, Geoff Wimble presented Dave Lee with a cheque for £221.25, which was a donation from the raffle.

Actor John Altman (Nasty Nick Cotton) will turn on the Christmas Lights this Saturday
November 20th, 2006

Actor John Altman who played Nasty Nick Cotton in Eastenders will switch on the Herne Bay Christmas Lights, with Rachel Jerram, this Saturday 25th November 2006 in Mortimer Street at 5pm. John and Rachel will be joined by James Hemming and Ali Wheeler from the Invicta FM Morning Zoo, who will be on stage from 3.30pm.
John Altman and Rachel Jerram will be appearing in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Marlowe Theatre in Canterbury,

The future of Herne Bay: a stakeholder consultation
November 8th, 2006

Canterbury City Council have produced the results of the first consultation meeting held last January. These results have been analysed and fed into four different options. The options document is available on the Canterbury City Council website: www.canterbury.gov.uk/connectinghernebay
Herne Bay Town Partners will be represented at the consultation meeting on the 15th November 2006 at the Kings Hall.
If you have a view on how you would like our town to develop, please e-mail: click 'contact us'.

Could your club or organisation use a snooker table?
November 2nd, 2006

A good home is wanted for a full size snooker table (12' x 6'). The present owner would like the snooker table to go to a local club or organisation to benefit the local community. If you are interested, please telephone 01227 742765. The snooker table is free, but must be collected.

Herne Bay Football Club Join Town Partners
October 24th, 2006

Herne Bay Town Partners are very pleased to welcome Herne Bay Football Club as a member of Town Partners. We will keep you updated on the progress of the club and their latest fixtures will be on our 'events' page.

New Nightclub is now open on the seafront
October 22nd, 2006

On Thursday 19th October 2006 Herne Bay's new Nightclub 'Talk' opened at 55 Central Parade, Herne Bay, opposite the Neptune Car Park on the seafront.

Edwin wins best humorous speaker in Kent
October 18th, 2006

Herne Bay businessman, Edwin Woodger who is President of Premier Communicators has won best humorous speaker in Kent. Premier Communicators who are part of Toastmasters International meet at the Manor Barn, Thannington on a Tuesday evening. Edwin has won top awards for public speaking, he is off to the Holiday Inn in Guildford this coming Saturday to take part in the Southern England contest.
Edwin Woodger runs his own company as a Professional Speaker and Trainer. Edwin coaches and mentors business people to assist with their skills for public speaking.
For more information on Premier Communicators and public speaking, contact Edwin Woodger on 01227 364179

Swalecliffe Chalets Open House Weekend
October 17th, 2006

The Swalecliffe Chalets Conservation Association (aka SCOA) are holding a CHALET OPEN HOUSE WEEKEND this weekend to let the people of Herne Bay, Whitstable & environs stroll along the front between Tankerton & Hampton, pop in & see us, have a chat & a cuppa & view our chalets. As you may have heard, the chalets are threatened with demolition to enable to site owners, Cinque Posts, to replace them with large, brown caravans, creating an army or prison camp scenario - totally out of keeping with this wonderful North Kent stretch of coastline. We need the local people to back our campaign to retain the chalets, thus conserving a quintessential part of our English Heritage.

Save the Herne Bay Royal British Legion
October 9th, 2006

The Herne Bay branch of the Royal British Legion needs the support of the existing members and new members to move the branch forward.
Anyone interested in helping the Herne Bay branch, please attend:
The Royal British Legion
EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING
on Wednesday 18th October 2006 at 8pm in the Long Room.
AGENDA
'The Way Forward'

Casino application dropped
September 27th, 2006

Canterbury City Council decided not to progress with the idea after public consultation showed 75% of respondents were against the idea. The Canterbury district, which covers Herne Bay and Whitstable, was in the running for a large or small casino. Dartford Borough Council also voted unanimously in August to halt its attempts to get a casino. The decision not to proceed in Canterbury was made by the full council after it received a recommendation from the licensing committee. Problem gambling Councillor John Gilbey, portfolio holder for regeneration, said: "I think we could have done some good [with a casino] but some of the bad elements far outweigh the good." Mr Gilbey said the 2,700 replies to the public consultation, with the majority rejecting the casino proposal, was "an overwhelming response". Many people felt the impact of problem gambling was too great when considered alongside any potential economic boost. The government's Casino Advisory Panel is set to make recommendations by the end of the year on sites for one regional "super-casino", eight large ones and eight small ones.

Herne Bay Councillor Resigns from the Conservatives
September 20th, 2006

Herne Bay Councillor Robert Bright has today resigned from the Conservative Group and now wishes to be regarded as an Independent.

Herne Bay Job Centre re-opens
September 17th, 2006

The new look Herne Bay Job Centre in Bank Street has re-opened after a major refit. The Job Centre has offers an excellent range of services.

Silver for Herne Bay in Bloom
September 16th, 2006

Herne Bay's beautiful blooms and community gardening projects won a silver award at the Southeast in Bloom awards held in Chichester last week.

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The judges, who toured the town in July, were impressed with what was on offer for residents and visitors. They particularly liked the seafront bedding and displays at the Bandstand, the planters at Herne Bay railway station installed by the Saxon Community Group and the planters made from recycled wood at Briary School.
Other high spots were the raised flower beds in Mortimer Street, the talking litter bins on the seafront, the volunteer work at Broomfield and Curtis Wood ponds and the level of sponsorship achieved during the campaign.
However, despite the praise and the award of a silver prize, Herne Bay was just pipped to the post by Bognor Regis, who won the coastal resort section with silver gilt.
The judges also gave useful advice on areas to improve on for next year. These include visiting the winners of the best private front garden and commercial premises in the gardening competition, getting more voluntary groups involved and focusing more on water conservation.
Executive member for leisure, Cllr Gillian Reuby, said the feedback would be very helpful as the city council plans next year’s entry.
She added: “We were very pleased that the judges made so many positive comments about the town, and this reflects all the hard work put in by the local community. I’d like to thank everybody who played their part. There is plenty more we can do next year, and we’re already looking forward to putting the entry together.”
The special council website at www.canterbury.gov.uk/hernebayinbloom will continue to be updated in the coming months with news about the competition. Anyone who wants to get involved in next year’s entry can call Angela Furlong on 01227 862 205.

Charlton Athletic Summer Slam 2006
August 30th, 2006

Charlton Athletic Summer Slam 2006 came to the Memorial Park today, with Charlton inflatables, five-a-side football, fun, games, lots of give-a-ways and competitions.

Did the England Football team visit Herne Bay today?
August 29th, 2006

Did you see the England Football team in Herne Bay today? Town Partners would like to know why the offical FA England team coach was parked in the William Street car park. If you know the reason, please e-mail chris.west@canterbury.gov.uk

Visit our Gallery to see the highlights of Herne Bay Festival 2006
August 29th, 2006

The highlights of the Herne Bay Festival can be found in our Gallery.
Would you like your photo in our Gallery?
If you have photos of the Festival or of Herne Bay, please e-mail them to: chris.west@canterbury.gov.uk