BAY & WHIT Card wins an AWARD
March 9th, 2010

The loyalty card schemes for Herne Bay and Whitstable, the BAY & WHIT Cards have won an award from the Federation of Small Businesses for supporting both local businesses and the community. The concept was created by Coastal Towns Manager, Chris West. Currently we have over 350 businesses offering a discount or promotional offer and 42,000 loyalty cards in circulation.
See the new website: www.baywhitcard.co.uk

Herne Bay Classic Car & Bike Show 2010
March 6th, 2010

The Herne Bay Classic Car & Bike Show 2010 will be on Saturday 1st May 2010. We have space for over 250 exhibitors, if you would like to exhibit, email: chris.west@canterbury.gov.uk or call: 01227 742765.
The Herne Bay Classic Car & Bike Show is organised by Herne Bay Town Centre Management and supported by Herne Bay Town Partners.

Please support Barry Cursons on his Great Wall of China Walk
March 4th, 2010

Town Partner, Barry Cursons from Barry Cursons Plumbing & Heating and Herne Bay Fireplaces is walking the Great Walk of China in May 2010 for Age Concern / Help the Aged. Barry will walk for 8 days, 8 hours per day, starting at sea level going up to 4,000ft.
This is Barry's personal challenge for 2010 and we would like Herne Bay to support Barry and the very worthwhile local charities .
To sponsor Barry call 01227 367759 or call into Herne Bay Fireplaces, 183 High Street, Herne Bay CT6 5AF

BUY LOCAL supported by TaxAssist Accountants
February 25th, 2010

TaxAssist Accountants are championing a Buy Local campaign aimed at encouraging consumers and local businesses to come together and support each other during the economic downturn. Peter Norfolk of TaxAssist Accountants says, "We feel strongly about supporting local small businesses who need the right levels of assistance. We are advising businesses to manage their cashflow correctly and giving further TaxAssist recession beating tips." TaxAssist Accountants is also supplying small businesses that have visible premises with window stickers in order to send the message out to the general public. Peter Norfolk says, “ because we are a small business in our own right and we trade with local businesses we feel very much a part of the community.” TaxAssist Accountants emphasis is to support small businesses in these difficult times by offering a proactive service that represents real value for money. If you would like a free consultation with one of our Accountants then call us on 01227 370077.

New BAY Card website
February 24th, 2010

Following the success of the BAY Card, we now have a new dedicated website for both the BAY & WHIT Cards. It features all the businesses with their offers and discounts and you no longer have to carry a BAY Card, you can put an image on your mobile phone, through the new website.
Visit: www.baywhitcard.co.uk

Herne Bay's Oldest Pub, The Ship Inn has now re-opened
February 10th, 2010

Herne Bay's oldest pub, the Ship Inn, Central Parade re-opened on Thursday 11th February 2010. The Ship Inn has a new tenant, Town Partner, Tony Farrow of Kings Caterers. The pub has been completely re-furbished and offers a warm welcome, fine wines and beers, quality food and a relaxing atmosphere.
The Board of Herne Bay Town Partners would like to wish Tony, great success in his new venture.

The Old Firm supports the BAY Card
February 9th, 2010

Recently opened, Town Partners, The Old Firm in Mortimer Street, dealing in quality second-hand goods, have some amazing special offers.
The Old Firm accepts the BAY & WHIT Cards and card holders can save £'s.
If you have not got a BAY Card then pick one up in The Old Firm and start using straight away.

Lou Lou's relocates to Mortimer Street
February 8th, 2010

Lou Lou's, formally in the High Street have relocated to new premises in Mortimer Street.
Lou Lou's offers hair design, spray tan and much more. Open late on a Thursday until 7pm.

We All Do GOOD Things
January 30th, 2010

People United a community arts charity are working in Herne Bay on a project throughout 2010. We All Do GOOD Things is a project about telling good news stories.
They are collecting stories of kindness, love, courage and generosity from across Herne Bay. These will feature in an exhibition later in 2010.
Do you have a story to tell?
Contact: info@peopleunited.org.uk or call 01227 470973

Coming soon new BAY Card website
January 18th, 2010

We will be launching a new website for the BAY & WHIT Card at the end of the month. The website will have information on all the businesses taking part in the scheme in Herne Bay and Whitstable and the promotional offers and discounts available.

Birds stop the Clock tower on the Seafront
January 13th, 2010

Herne Bay Clock tower has stopped because pigeons and other birds have got into the bell chamber and started nesting. This has meant the mechanism has become stuck.
The trapdoor sealing off this area will be replaced and the Clock tower should be fully functional next week.

New way of sledging on the Downs
January 9th, 2010

Local shops have sold out of sledges, so the next best thing is a Wilbee & Son Estate Agent board, according to the sledgers on the Downs.
Whilst this is fun, Town Partners would not recommend this, as it could be seen as a criminal offence.

Heavy Snow hits Herne Bay
January 8th, 2010

Six inches of heavy snow has fallen in Herne Bay this morning causing problems on the roads. The photo of William Street car park shows it is going to be a quiet day in town.

New Mural for Herne Bay Station
January 6th, 2010

Town Partners have comissioned Mural Artist, Dean Tweedy to create a mural at the Herne Bay Railway Station, which will feature two modern trains. The work will start in early January 2010 and has been funded by a community grant from KCC Councillors Jean Law and David Hirst.

Snow falls in Herne Bay Town Centre
January 4th, 2010

Herne Bay has had a heavy snowfall over night, with snow on the seafront and beach.
The town is fully operational; it's business as usual.

McCabe Ford Williams move from William Street to new premises
December 21st, 2009

After 50 years in William Street, McCabe Ford Williams, Chartered Accountants, have moved to modern premises at 2 The Links, Herne Bay CT6 7QG.

Kavanagh Cinema join Town Partners
December 20th, 2009

Herne Bay's Kavanagh Cinema in William Street, Herne Bay has joined Herne Bay Town Partners.
Please click on the link on our home page to see what is showing today.

New BAY Card offers, click on BAY Card
December 17th, 2009

Two new offers have been added to the BAY Card from AA Driving School (Gavin Wilson) and Barry Cursons Plumbing and Heating and at his new shop, Herne Bay Fireplaces at 183 High Street, Herne Bay.
Click BAY Card to see the new offers.

Christmas Window Competition Winners
December 15th, 2009

Herne Bay Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the TCM held the annual Christmas Window Competition 2009.
We had fourteen entries and the judges managed to pick the three best windows in the town.
1st, Barnums, 2nd, Tots, Teens and Tubbies and 3rd Frangipani.
President of the Herne Bay Chamber of Commerce and member of Herne Bay Town Partners, Michael Khoury, presented the shield to Mike Butcher of Barnums.

Town Partners welcome two new Board Members
December 14th, 2009

Herne Bay Town Partners have strengthened their Board with two new Board Members. Colleen Ashwin-Kean, owner of the Evening Tide Guest House and Solicitor, Gideon Scott.
We welcome both Colleen and Gideon to the Board and we look forward to working with them for the benefit of the town

J & J Recruitment Solutions move to the High Street
December 13th, 2009

J & J Recruitment Solutions have moved from their office in William Street to a new modern office at 122 High Street, Herne Bay, CT6 5JY.
For all your recruitment needs call: 01227 369922.

New Look to THE MALL in the High Street
December 4th, 2009

Come and see some of the new exciting businesses recently opened in The MALL, 116 High Street, Herne Bay.
There are lots of Christmas gift idea's at BAY Sports, Dolcie's, Nessies Reborn Nursery, Kiddez, Remember 20th Century Collectables, new owners at the Wildflower Cafe and Haggles.

Ade Edmondson switches on the Herne Bay Lights
November 28th, 2009

On Saturday Herne Bay Christmas Lights were switched on by Ade Edmondson star of the Young Ones, Bottom and this year's Marlowe Panto, Peter Pan.
This was Ade Edmondson's first visit to the town and referred to the town as Herne, forgetting the Bay. Over a thousand people attended the switch on to see the comedy legend.
See more photo's in the Gallery.

Pride in our Town, Lets Clean Up
November 21st, 2009

Canterbury City Council and Serco are offering neighbourhoods the opportunity of help to clear up the land and streets around their properties. Serco will attend for one Saturday or Sunday on an agreed date and will offer services such as street cleaning, chewing gum removal, graffiti removal, weed removal, grass cutting, shrub or hedge pruning, or the removal of fly tipping. In return we ask residents to contribute cleaning up your neighbourhood on that day.
If you are interested please complete the form on the back of the newsletter and return to Canterbury City Council.
Visit:http://www.canterbury.gov.uk/assets/streetscene/pppnewsletterjuly2009.pdf

Sponsor the towns Xmas Lights Switch On/ Xmas Trees
November 19th, 2009

This year you could be the sponsor of the Christmas Lights Switch On, or a sponsor of the towns Christmas Trees. We have an exciting package, which will help promote your business this Chistmas.

For more information contact: Chris West: Tel: 01227 742765 or email: chris.west@canterbury.co.uk

Goodbye to a well known Cafe Owner
November 16th, 2009

Jim of the former Marine Cafe in Central Parade, close to the Ship Inn passed away after an illness last Thursday. Jim was a well known and a well liked businesman who will be sadly missed by his old friends and customers.

Thousands of people have followed the Herne Bay Cultural Trail
October 25th, 2009

The Herne Bay Cultural Trail was officially launched in May 2009, since then we have distributed over 3500 Cultural Trail information leaflets. One of the most visited attractions has been the statue of Sir Barnes Wallis on the Downs in Beacon Hill.
For more information on the Herne Bay Cultural Trail, visit: www.hernebayculturaltrail.co.uk

Great new way to Save & Borrow Money
October 15th, 2009

The Canterbury Credit Union Ltd is a great new way to save and borrow money. The scheme is owned by members, run by members for the benefit of members.
For more information visit Herne Bay Council Offices, William Street, Mondays 10am - 12.30pm.
Postal applications to: DCCU, PO Box 825, Barham, Canterbury, CT4 6WB.
Tel: 0845 257 5012
email: info@dccu.org.uk
website: www.dccu.org.uk

Herne Bay is the best for customer service
October 14th, 2009

Herne Bay shops, along with Whitstable and Canterbury offer the best customer service in the South East, according to a recent survey by the mystery shopping company, Retail Eyes. They ranked the towns as top of the shops, along with Southend, to celebrate National Customer Service Week.The results were based on 140,000 mystery visits across the country and revealed the district had an 82% score for customer satisfaction.

Herne Bay is Blooming with Silver
October 10th, 2009

Herne Bay was Awarded Silver in the National Britain In Bloom Competition & Silver Gilt in the South & South East In Bloom.
The Herne Bay In Bloom Committee are always looking for new members to support the campaign and bring fresh ideas to the table.
You don't need to be a keen gardener as the competition is about local environmental quality as well as lovely flower beds.
If you are interested and take a pride in seeing Herne Bay flourish please join the committee. You may have ideas on how to fund raise or you may have thoughts on how areas can be tided up or made to look more attractive, you may belong to a community group that would like to be involved in some way.
If you have a business that would like to sponsor the campaign, it doesn't have to be with money it could be in other ways. The ways you can become involved with the campaign are endless.
The committee usually meet once a month for around an hour, so you don't have to commit lots of time.
It takes a lot of work to achieve the results that we have been awarded over the past four years, please come and join us.

Contact: Colleen Ashwin-Kean on 07540392916

Rogers Menswear celebrates 10 years in William Street
October 9th, 2009

Town Partner, Rogers Menswear is celebrating 10 years in William Street. They have some excellent offers to mark their celebrations.
The Board of Herne Bay Town Partners would like to congratulate Tony and his staff and wish them every success in the future.

Help the Pier Trust and you could WIN a 32" LCD TV
September 29th, 2009

Win a 32" LCD TV, donated by The Bun Penny in Central Parade. Tickets are £1 each and are available from: Bun Penny, Music Bay, Druids Head, Makcaris Bandstand, Divers Arms, Bay Aquatics, Kids Korner, Lisa B's, Prince of Wales and Shore Play.
The draw will take place at the Bun Penny on Saturday 21st November 2009 at 9pm.
All money rasied goes directly to The Herne Bay Pier Trust, charity no. 1128253.
Help Herne Bay get our Pier back !

Use your BAY Card to save money this CHRISTMAS
September 28th, 2009

Save money by using your BAY Card in over 150 businesses in Herne Bay this Christmas. Now BAY Card holders can use their BAY Cards in Whitstable, where they see the WHIT Card signs in local businesses.
There are currently 172 Whitstable businesses offering a discount or promotion.

FREE car parking at Christmas with your BAY Card, more information to follow.

Click on BAY Card to see the Herne Bay businesses offering a discount or promotional offer.

BAY Cards are available at the Council Offices in William Street, Wilbee & Son Estate Agents in Mortimer Street and BAY Card businesses

Pier Sports Centre to move to Herne Bay High School
September 23rd, 2009

The Pier Sports Centre will be moving to the Herne Bay High School, work is planned to start early in the New Year. The new sports centre will be purpose built and will accommodate Roller Hockey, Bowls and other local sporting activities. The centre will have its own entrance, 200 additional parking spaces and seating for 460 people. The current fitness centre in the Pier Sports Centre will be re-located to the Heron Centre. The Heron Centre in William Street will be extended to accomadate the fitness studio. This will give Herne Bay excellent sporting facilities; the new Sports Centre is planned to open in June 2011 and the new fitness centre, September 2011.

Hathaway Brown has opened in the High Street
September 21st, 2009

Hathaway Brown is a new speciality food business, has opened at 8 High Street, Herne Bay.
They stock a range of gifts, specialist foods, chocolate, gourmet chocolate pizza and lots more.
Visit Hathaway Brown or call: 07784 166221.

BAY Sports is now open in The Mall in the High Street
September 20th, 2009

BAY Sports is a new sports shop, which has recently opened in The Mall, High Street, Herne Bay. They stock a range of sports clothing, Darts, swimming equipment and lots more.
Be fit in Herne Bay, visit BAY Sports.

The BUN PENNY on Herne Bay seafront opens a new Restaurant
September 3rd, 2009

Herne Bay Town Partners member, The Bun Penny, Central Parade, Herne Bay has opened a new restaurant. The menu is based on traditional delicious home cooked cuisine and will change weekly. The restaurant is open from Wednesday to Saturday.
To book a table, call 01227 367078

Kent Enterprise House Conference Centre is now open
September 2nd, 2009

Kent Enterprise House Conference Centre is something new for the Herne Bay area and will appeal to all types of businesses who are looking for a purpose built facility for their meetings and presentations. With state of the art presentation equipment, full air conditioning and computer teaching facility for up to 16 laptops. We can make your recruitment day, business seminar or meeting at the conference centre a first class event.
For more information call: 01227 844477