Dartford news

The brand new Henry Wellcome Bandstand situated in Central Park, Dartford has seen the time capsule ceremony take place Tuesday 24 August. Dartford Borough Council and GlaxoSmithKline have worked together to deliver the time capsule which is located under the bandstand. The ceremony marks the strong historic connection that the Council shares with Glaxo Wellcome in Dartford and as the GSK site closes, this will form a legacy for future generations to discover, as well as celebrating the arrival of the exciting new structure.

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Dartford's Glentworth Ex-Services Social Club is travelling back in time with a themed open day on Monday 30th August from 10.30am to celebrate the August bank holiday.

Glentworth is keen to celebrate its rich history, having been in its current location for 90 years in December of this year. The club is due to relocate once the town centre regeneration is given the final go-ahead and the 1940s themed open day is to raise funds to promote and preserve the 1,500 strong club's heritage and history. There will be genuine military vehicles on show and Kent Fire and Rescue Service are also sending a fire engine for interested visitors to look around. Staff, members and attendees are encouraged to dress up in the style of the period and for younger visitors, there will be two bouncy castles and a dedicated football pitch. With a BBQ, full kitchen menu, bric-a-brac stall and live music, all tastes will be catered for.

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Bluewater, Europe's leading retail and leisure destination, situated near Dartford, marked a major phase in the construction of the £60 million, 5,200m2, Bluewater Events Venue, with a *'Golden Bolt' ceremony on the recently (2nd August 2010).

Once complete, the venue will be one of the UK's focal point for retail and leisure led events, shows and exhibitions which will complement Bluewater's retail offer whilst meeting the continued demand for specialist consumer events in a modern environment.

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