NEWS
DOODAS CELEBRATES 28 YEARS WITH KAREN MILLEN
SPORTING NEWS FOR KENT Unfortunately, December saw Kent miss out on a great tourism opportunity after losing the 2018 World Cup bid. Despite an impressive final push that included speeches by David Beckham, Prime Minister David Cameron and Prince William, football’s world governing body FIFA decided that Russia should host the next tournament. The decision is a shame for Kent; a county in such close proximity to London would surely have reaped the tourist benefits of an English World Cup. Sports Minister Hugh Robertson, the MP for Faversham and Mid Kent, said he was at a loss to understand how England had lost the bid. Mr Robertson, who attended the announcement ceremony in Zurich, Switzerland, believed that the bid team had done everything in its power to try and secure hosting rights. Meanwhile, in more optimistic sporting news, Biggin Hill airport recently unveiled full details of its plan to be a gateway for the London 2012 Olympic Games. The airport is seeking approval from landlord Bromley Council to extend its opening hours and carry fare-paying passengers during the Olympics. As it stands, the Second World War fighter station has strictly enforced regulations, including a ban on allowing passengers to use the airport if they have paid a fare. The airport will need to adopt more flexible regulations and operating hours if it is to become a gateway for the athletic teams and sponsor companies that are synonymous with the Olympic Games. If given the go-ahead, the airport will see relaxed restrictions from July 13 until September 23, with flights exclusively for business jets carrying a few fare-paying passengers. Biggin Hill has also newly appointed Jenny Munro as its new managing director. She will join the airport from Dubai International Airports on March 1. Peter Lonergan, the current airport director, is retiring after 16 years at the airport but will remain as a non-executive director of the board.
FELINE FRIENDS IN NEED!
Early December saw DooDas Hair Salon celebrate a very special anniversary; 28 years ago to the day on December 7th marked the opening of its flagship branch in Maidstone. Global fashion designer Karen Millen opened the salon with these words, “as a local girl myself it is a pleasure to open this lovely hairdressers.” Millen, born in Kent, launched her very first shop in Maidstone in 1983. That same year, the DooDas success story began with their first salon. The success of the Maidstone salon allowed DooDas to expand early on; the Canterbury salon was opened just two years later, with a third opening in Loose. DooDas strives to give you the very best client care on every visit; David Worthy, who, in partnership with Jez Hawkins, owns DooDas, says “we are certainly trying our very best to be the first choice for hairdressing and beauty in each town we operate.” DooDas now boasts a creative team comprised of over forty members who, split between the three salons, ensure that clients achieve their perfect style. They will also design a home maintenance programme to suit your needs. DooDas offer several regular client promotions to give you real value for your money, all year round. Existing customers can take advantage of half price colour treatments at all three salons; visit the Canterbury salon on a Monday or the Maidstone and Loose salons on a Tuesday for half price colour, all day. Doodas work hard to help you enjoy your visit from the start; a hair and scalp massage is carried out during the luxury shampoo service to relax you. With a Day Spa comprised of three luxury state-of-the-art therapy rooms and a tanning area and shower, DooDas is a great place to treat yourself to a well-deserved pampering session.
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Do you have room in your home and heart for a new family member? The RSPCA Ashford Garden Cattery in Station Road has lots of lovely cats of all ages looking for new loving homes. Some, like Beth, a beautiful 7-8 year old black and white female have been in the cattery for some time. She has been hoping for someone to fall in love with her since April 2010. Although Beth is not a kitten anymore and is not comfortable around other cats, the main reason that she hasn’t found a home is most likely her colouring. Black and white and black cats are particularly difficult to rehome although they have just as much love to give as their colourful feline relatives. The Ashford, Tenterden and District Branch of the RSPCA run the cattery, doing all of their own fundraising with the help of a fantastic army of volunteers. They also offer neutering vouchers to those on benefits and encourage all pet owners to have their pet neutered so as to reduce the number of unwanted and stray animals. Microchippping can also help with the problem of stray animals and can help reunite lost pets with their owners. The cattery are celebrating their 5th anniversary with an Open Day on 30th April 2011 and will be offering to microchip dogs, cats, rabbits and ferrets for £10. If you are interested in adopting a cat the cattery is open to the public every day between 11am and 3pm, except Wednesdays. Staff at the cattery are always available during opening hours to show visitors around and introduce them to the cats. Visit the website to see some of the cats available for adoption and to find out about future fundraising events and volunteering opportunities with the branch at www.rspca-asforddistrict.org.uk