THE MAIDSTONE MARKETING MEETINGS

OneMaidstone BID also run regular marketing meetings for Businesses in Maidstone Town Centre. The Maidstone Marketing Meetings are an opportunity for town centre businesses to discuss and share upcoming projects, events and news. They work towards collaboration, support and building a strong business community in Maidstone. The Marketing Meetings are by invitation only for business located in Maidstone Town Centre. If you would like to join us, please register your interest here:

2023

This February, the new 326 Youth Hub was launched in Maidstone. Situated on the upper level of The Mall Maidstone, the hub will be open after school and on Saturdays.

326 Youth Hub has been brought to life by the Maidstone Borough Council’s (MBC) Community Protection Team in partnership with the Safer Maidstone Partnership, Maidstone Mall and One Maidstone.

“We set out an ambition to create a space, in the heart of Maidstone, that gives young people a place to be safe, where they are supported and where they are allowed to grow as individuals. Above all, a space to be a young person.”

Unit 326, Dukes Walk, The Mall

Near Sports Direct in The Mall Maidstone

Monday - Friday

3pm - 6pm

Saturday

1pm - 4pm

Opening Times

“The 326 Youth Hub will provide a range of activities and opportunities that appeal to a wide range of young people from musicians, dancers, artists and footballers, creating a space that makes them feel like they belong.They will be able to engage with professionals informally, such as youth workers and health professionals, helping to build resilience, confidence and develop life skills to make better informed choices.” - Cllr Lottie

Parfitt-Reid,

MBC Lead Member for Communities and Public Engagement.

OneMaidstone BID is proud to have supported the 326 Youth Hub in what we see as a true example of partnership working. This project is a fantastic concept that has been created by partner agencies and will provide a safe space for young people in Maidstone town centre. We look forward to seeing the hub grow and thrive and to continue working with all of the partners, KCC, MBC and The Mall, who are involved in its inception, delivery, and upkeep.

Following the success of the Maidfest weekend last year, we’re bringing it back...and this time it’s for even longer.

This May, businesses from Maidstone Town Centre will be coming together to bring you offers and discounts, for Brought to you by OneMaidstone BID, Maidfest is a celebration of our town centre businesses and the Maidstone community.

All offers will be found on the Maidfest website, or via print outs in the windows of participating shops!

27th April - 14th May 2023

ThisMay, Maidstone will see the launch of the first ever Maidstone Cocktail Week. Brought to you by the organisers of the hugely successful Rochester Cocktail Week and supported by OneMaidstone BID, the event will highlight and celebrate the excellent hospitality businesses in our town.

“We are very excited to be launching this new event in Maidstone. We asked our existing customers where else they would like us to launch next and over 80% requested Maidstone, so it was a no-brainer really. We’re confident the tried and tested event format will work really well and allow us to work with all of the pubs, bars, restaurants and clubs, in turn increasing both their footfall and spend per head across the 2 weeks of the event” - New Openings Group

How will it work?

Participating venues will either choose or create at least one cocktail that will be available exclusively to wristband holders for just £5.

Wristbands will be available to purchase at just £10 from www.MaidstoneCocktailWeek.co.uk

(Early Bird offers may still be available…if you’re quick!)

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Who’s taking part?

See the participating venues here:

TheHazlitt Theatre cannot wait to bring Maidstone a wealth of entertainment and arts participation as Spring turns into Summer! In addition to the wide variety of shows we already host, we are very proud to be producing two professional shows Ordinary People (27th - 29th July) and Treasure Island (12th20th August). Ordinary People is an extraordinary musical about the ordinary people of Maidstone!

After the success of our first summer open air tour last year, we are delighted to return with the swashbuckling tale of Treasure Island. Set sail with us on our next adventure, voyaging to some of Maidstone’s most scenic outdoor spaces, including Bearsted Green, Little Fant Farm, Hermitage Millennium Amphitheatre, Cobtree Manor and even MORE! If you are looking for outdoor fun, be sure to come and see our Hazlitt Institute (HI) Choir at Proms In the Park (27th May).

Don’t forget our open audition opportunities for our upcoming musicals, as well as for our child panto community cast (16th July)! To keep your young people busy over the summer holidays we are excited to announce that our annual HI Play In A Week will be Matilda (6-11 years) and HI Musical In A Week is Bugsy Malone (11-18 years)! So if you know any young budding performers make sure to put the week of 14th August firmly in your family calendar and be sure to join us!

We are also delighted to be taking part in MAIDFEST with offers ranging from Ladyboys Of Bangkok (2nd May), Marty Wilde (5th May), Alasdair Beckett-King (5th May) to Tom Ward (12th May). And to make it even more exciting, we are offering FREE taster sessions to all new prospects to all our HI Adults Choir, Open Class, Dance Fit, Acting and for parents with little ones our Dinky Dancers (18 months - 3 years) classes between 27th April - 14th May 2023.Also as one last bonus from the Hazlitt, if you missed our £2 early bird offer for Peter Pan, we have extended our early bird offer to save £1 per ticket if you book before the end of August.With 9 Family Specials, 3 Relaxed Performances and general group discounts don’t miss your chance to Hook yourself even more savings before the end of the summer!

Follow us on social media @hazlitt_theatre Book What’s On at the Hazlitt Theatre please visit www.hazlittheatre.com.

Looking to channel the energy of any budding young performances? When they join our HI Youth Theatre they will have the opportunity to take part or experience various community events like: Twenty-Five (23rd & 25th May) celebrating 25 years of our Hazlitt Youth Theatre, FUSE - Annual Dance Show (27th May), The Dreamcatchers (17th August), bright.young.things (19th August).