An application to have the East Cliff Bandstand listed as an Asset of Community Value (ACV) has been submitted by The Ramsgate Society.
The Grade II listed bandstand on Wellington Crescent, at the top of Plains of Waterloo, was built in 1939 and its listing includes the dance floor, steps and boundary wall with railing.
More than a decade ago the bandstand was refurbished and had coloured lights and a sound system installed. But it has been several years since the equipment was used following some issues over antisocial behaviour.
There has now been a flurry of activity aimed at bringing the bandstand back into use.
John Walker, from The Ramsgate Society, said: “I had been thinking about the bandstand for a while as it is a bit of a mess and has become overgrown.
“The Ramsgate Society, Ramsgate Town Council and an East Cliff residents group have got together to try and work out a plan to revive it.
“We think it could be turned into an asset for the community so the first thing is to get it listed as an ACV so it is recognised as something the community wants to keep.
“Then maybe it could be transferred to the town council, I can only imagine it is a liability for Thanet council. It could be a good project but needs people to be involved.”
Photo Steven Collis
Ramsgate Town Council discussed reviving the bandstand as part of proposals to improve stretches of the town, particularly the west and east cliff areas, and possibly take on responsibility for some of the assets.
The proposal was put forward at a meeting during the week by councillors Helen Crittenden and Corinna Huxley.
As part of that there is to be a focus on the East Cliff bandstand with agreement that the town council will use miscellaneous funds of between £800-£1,000 for engineers to check the condition of light and sound equipment and estimate a cost to get it running again.
Cllr Helen Crittenden
Cllr Crittenden said: “Corinna and I are really concerned, particularly in East Cliff, about the lack of maintenance in the gardens and public spaces (those not looked after by volunteer groups) and are looking to see how RTC could take over areas from TDC. The idea is to coordinate with the many volunteer groups in a way where we can support them and fill in the gaps between their work.
“The Ramsgate Society has put in the ACV request. Thanet council do not, and will not, have the money needed so the idea is to get responsibility under RTC. It is about finding a way for the bandstand to be brought back into use, working with The Ramsgate Society and other groups – we are due to meet with the Let’s Save Ramsgate Bandstand group in the next couple of weeks.”
East Cliff postcard
Ideas include an attractive light display once more, possibly screening so the area can be used but protected from coastal winds, repairing the dance floor area. having concerts/bands and performances from local groups.
Cllr David Green said some £12,000 was spent on the lighting and sound equipment via funding from his wife Liz in her previous role as a councillor around 10 years ago.
He added: “For a small amount of money this could be a really exciting project.”
After getting rescheduled last season, the BCHL 60th Anniversary event will be played from Jan. 20-22.
The event will be held in Penticton and feature a top prospects game, BCHL alumni game, skills competition and 3-on-3 all-star game.
“We were disappointed to have to cancel our event last year, but we could not be happier to give our fans another opportunity to take part in the festivities this year,” said BCHL Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer Steven Cocker in a release.
“It may technically be our 61st season now, but we will celebrate just the same as we would have last year while recognizing the rich history of the BC Hockey League.”
“One of the goals for the future of our league events is to make sure BCHL athletes receive even more exposure to NHL scouts and college coaches. With the debut of our Top Prospects event, we are thrilled to add another stage for our players to showcase themselves in a new environment.”
Rosters, ticketing and special guests will be announced at a later date.
Experiential events are taking over the marketing landscape. Brands are looking for new ways to stand out from the crowd in this continuously expanding and overcrowded environment. Brands are achieving this originality by out-of-the-box thinking, and experiential events are one way to accomplish this. By stepping away from the mainstream, they aim to create an intimate relationship between the brand and the consumer to prompt an emotional connection. Experiential marketing campaigns often involve events like pop-up stores or restaurants where groups of people come together, which elicits a sentimental response.
These events take consumers on a journey from what they experience when arriving, what they see during the registration, how they feel when they walk in, and what message they take away from the event. These journeys are designed to leave a lasting memory. Something you’ve seen or heard during the event might resonate with you much further down the line. The events are designed in such a way that they build a true relationship between the brand and the consumer, so they feel a certain affinity towards the brand, which in turn leads to boosted long-term sales.
People understand experiences by nature. What you feel, see, touch, smell and hear. Experiential events provide brands with the opportunity to be seen and heard. Whether it’s a launch event or a networking event, an experiential event will have different touch points throughout the space that almost subliminally deliver the brand’s message. Standard meets and greet or networking events are something of the past. Faces or conversations can be very forgettable if you haven’t built a true connection, but you are guaranteed to remember an interactive activation you have experienced. Brands naturally want to be seen and heard, so experiential events are the way to achieve this.
Everyone is now trying to stay away from being corporate as it is no longer what gets attention. Even the likes of Fortune 500 companies are adding experiential events to their calendar as a way of reaching their target audience. Traditional marketing may be effective to attract some people, but a physical connection will remain unbeaten. Recently, we have seen an increase in brands using custom applications, interactive games, and connected experiences to help sell their brand to the public.
People want experiences, to see other people, and make real connections. These events feed off other people’s energies. For brands to reach their target audience, it’s simply not enough to do it through screens. Showcasing is done in different ways and many experiential events have proven to be extremely successful ways to do that. What is a better way to tell people that you have launched something new than telling them in person and getting them to experience what the product actually is? It is all about gaining that instant connection that will create a lasting memory.
Experiential events are unique in their ability to provide personal interactions with existing and potential new customers. New customers get the chance to experience the brand, and brands get the opportunity to form an emotional connection, which may progress to a longer-term customer relationship. Brands like Red Bull with their “Stratos” jump, M&M’s “Flavour Rooms” and Coca-Cola’s “FIFA World Cup VR Experience” are just some of the many big brands utilising experiential events to further their brand image.
The landscape of the consumer-brand relationship is ever-changing, but one thing is for certain: experiential events are currently at the forefront of modern marketing and look like they will be for the foreseeable future.
The following is a news release from the city of Idaho Falls.
IDAHO FALLS – Things are really heating up at the Idaho Falls Zoo this July.
The month is full of events so bring your friends and family to the best little zoo in the west.
Wines in the Wild is an evening full of wine tasting and music with the Jazz House Big Band. This adults-only event is hosted by the Tautphaus Park Zoological Society and will take place on Friday, July 15 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Food will be available for separate purchase. Tickets include access to the zoo and unlimited wine tastings. You must be 21 or older to attend and show valid ID. As a fundraiser, TPZS membership is not valid for this event. To learn more or purchase tickets, click here.
Each month throughout the season, artist Twyla Mahelona with Mahelona Studio will guide a small group of participants to create beautiful watercolor pieces for Watercolor in the Wild. For the July series, we will be painting our zebras.
The event is happening Wednesday, July 20 for people 16 and older. Space is limited so purchase your ticket right away. Ticket purchase includes all materials and admission to the zoo.
The Idaho Falls Zoo is open daily, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., including holidays.
Campaign Middle East is pleased to announce the listings open for the annual PR, Events & Experiential Guide 2022 along with the Online Directory listings.
This guide would be circulated on 29th Aug 2022 and it would be a comprehensive, all information in one, hands-on guide on PR & Events companies in the region.
Here are some quick pointers on our annual PR and Events Guide 2022: 1. The PR Guide will be a ready reference for brands managers, clients and other industry professionals looking for a PR agency, and for journalists looking for contacts. As a directory, it will list key clients, agency contacts and vital company information.
2. Building on the success of Campaign’s annual directories and guides rolled out over the last five years (including Digital, Media & Creative Agency Guides and TV, Radio Guide and Outdoor Guides), Campaign’s PR & Events Agency Guide is now in its 4th year running.
3. Basic listings are free, as we want to be as comprehensive as possible, so make sure we have your details. Enhanced listings are also available to make your agency stand out from the crowd. Get in touch now to share your details and ensure your place in what is sure to become the industry’s go-to reference source.
4. We are also looking at featuring Case Studies this year, so please send us the best work you have done with your partners that will inspire and showcase your agency’s strength.
5. Campaign ME has also digitized its directories, with each agency having their own page hosted in the Campaign’s Online Agency Directory on Campaign’s website . Clients and brands will use this directory to search for agencies based on their services requirement. We will feature in each of your agency page all the latest news, articles, contact details, work, clients and all related information that we featured in Campaign, so it will be updated throughout the year with fresh news, editorial articles, clients work and all related information, making it a good place for all brands and clients to see the work you have been doing and the news that you have been making and in this way contributing to lead generation.
Partnership options: Option 1 – Free Listings: This option includes the below data:
Name of agency
Is your agency more of a PR Agency or an Events company,
Date founded,
Regional headquarters/offices,
Ownership/holding group,
Head of company,
Email,
Specialisms (5 max),
Key clients (5 max).
Cost: FREE.
Please note that there would be 8-10 free agency listings on each page. If exclusivity and added exposure are preferred, please find below the paid add-on options:
Option 2 – Extended Listings + Annual listing in Campaign Online Directory: This option includes all the above free info and the below added info:
Agency Bio (100 words)
All Specialisms and all Key Clients
Local phone number,
Website
Address
Contact number
Social media tags (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram etc)
Plus an annual listing subscription in Campaign’s Online Directory, where the above info would be available online throughout the year on Campaign’s website in the form of a full page listing.
Option 3 – Half Page listing for each agency: This option would include all the above listing information in a half page format of the magazine along with the Company logo, Leadership panel (pictures and designation of up to 4 top management) and Awards won. Plus annual subscription to the Online Directory
Option 4 – Full Page listing for each agency with Case Study: This option would include a Half page listing with all of the above detailed listing information + either Half Page Industry Snapshot Interview with CEO or Half Page Case Study + annual subscription to Online Directory
Option 5 – Double page option: Full Page listing for each agency opposite a Full page Case Study / Ad: This option would include a full page with all of the above detailed Half Page listing + Half Page Industry Snapshot Interview + a Full page Ad / Full Page Case Study. The FP listing would be opposite your FP Ad, thus giving you a Double page spread in the agency guide. This option also includes the annual subscription to Online Directory.
Option 6 – Bespoke partnerships: This option includes the Directory’s Title Sponsorship with logos on the Front Cover and Adverts in premium IFC & OBC positions. Costs are subject to requirements and negotiations.
The deadline is 8th August 2022 for providing us all the above listing information, this special issue would hit the stands on 29th August and will be available throughout September across all major bookstores, hypermarkets and Motivate’s collection points.
EAST TEXAS (KLTV/KTRE) – Burn bans have put a damper on many Independence Day fireworks celebrations but there are still some activities scheduled in East Texas.
Canton – 4th of July Celebration Monday, July 4, Downtown Square/enter at First Monday Parking off 859 (West Gate Parking), 5 p.m. – fireworks at dark.
Henderson – Freedom Celebration, Saturday, July 2, Lake Forest Park 5 p.m. – fireworks scheduled for 9:30 p.m.
Jacksonville – July 4th Fireworks Monday, July 4, Lake Jacksonville, – fireworks approximately 9 p.m.
Kilgore – Fourth Of July Extravaganza Monday, July 4, Kilgore City Park, 5:30 p.m. – fireworks approximately 9:15 p.m.
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – The University of Pennsylvania track and field team concluded the four-day 2022 NCAA Outdoor East Region Preliminaries on Saturday, as the women competed in four events.
The day started out in the high jump, as Claire Moreau and Addie Renner both competed in the first flight. The duo each cleared their first two heights including their best of 1.71m (5-7.25). Moreau finished 19th in the flight, while Renner finished 21st.
Victoria Agyin wrapped up the events for the Quakers on the infield, competing in the triple jump. In the fourth flight, her best attempt came on her third jump, landing at 12.32m (40-5) to take 35th overall.
Skyla Wilson qualified for the quarterfinals in the 100m hurdles on Thursday, competing again on Saturday night. Competing in the second heat, she finished fourth with a time of 13.51, narrowly missing a top three finish to qualify for Eugene.
The week wrapped up in the 4x400m relay, as the Quakers earned a sixth-place finish in the third heat with a time of 3:39.57. The squad took 16th overall, coming up under two seconds short of qualifying for national championships.
The Quakers will have two student-athletes continuing their seasons at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Oregon on Wednesday, June 8. Marc Minichello will compete in the javelin, while Mayyi Mahama will throw in the hammer.
East hurdler Olyvia Jaelyn Mamae gets ready to race. Dimond High School hosted the first day of the Anchorage Invitational high school track meet on May 6, 2022. (Marc Lester / ADN)
For Olyvia Mamae, the Anchorage Invitational track and field meet was an exercise in perseverance, a barometer for how much suffering she’ll be in store for later this month at the state meet.
On Friday, the junior from Bettye Davis East High ran the 100 meters, 200 and 100 hurdles. Saturday, it was those same three events plus her signature event, the 300 hurdles.
“This is nice because it’s the first time I’ve run all four events,” Mamae said. “Before this I’ve been running three or two to work on focus or some of the things I need to complete. But today is a big preview of how state is going to feel because I’m running all four events for state. Right now, I’m really just trying to get used to this kind of hurt.”
East’s Olyvia Jaelyn Mamae races in the girls 100-meter prelims. Dimond High School hosted the first day of the Anchorage Invitational high school track meet on May 6, 2022. (Marc Lester / ADN)
Mamae swept all four events Saturday, despite hitting a strong headwind along the final turn in her 300 hurdle race at Dimond High.
“I was just trying to maintain my speed and hit my hurdles in stride,” she said. “I’m not disappointed, but I can’t say I’m happy because it’s a whole second off my PR, but you get what you get. I’ve already done like five races leading up to this. I finished, that’s all that matters.”
South’s Cody Tirpack got used to running the 100 on Saturday. He run the 100 and was part of the South 4×100 relay team. But his key 100 meters of the day was the final stretch of the 400. He pulled away from a big pack of runners to win with a time of 52.33 seconds.
“I ran a couple hundreds before this,” said Tirpack, a junior. “That definitely helped me in the end there.”
The baton is passed in the boys open 4×100-meter race. Dimond High School hosted the first day of the Anchorage Invitational high school track meet on May 6, 2022. (Marc Lester / ADN)
Tirpack, who ran a personal record, said he treated the meet as a bit of a dress rehearsal for state.
“The lanes are pretty narrow, but other than that, it’s not much different than other meets, at least running the 400,” he said.
Among the most-watched races of the day was the girls 1,600, where Chugiak junior Campbell Peterson and West senior Payton Smith continued their season-long tete-a-tete.
Smith, who is headed to Oregon State to compete as a runner next fall, took the season’s first matchup at the Big C Relays. But Saturday, it was Peterson who pulled away in the final 300 meters.
Natalia Novakovich of South prepares to start in the girls 4×100-meter relay open. Dimond High School hosted the first day of the Anchorage Invitational high school track meet on May 6, 2022. (Marc Lester / ADN)
The 5:13.66 finish was a two-second PR for Peterson, who found herself in a new role in the race.
“I’m usually a frontrunner but I’ve really been working on my pacing and my kick on the end,” Peterson said. “I’ve been doing a lot of speed work. My goal was kind of just to stay with her, if she wants to take the lead, let her go. But then try and kick past her the last 250 meters. I think it worked out pretty well.”
Peterson was runner-up at the state cross-country meet in the fall and hopes to take the next step later this month when the state meet is at the Dimond track.
“I’m hoping for a state title,” she said. “I think it’s definitely within reach but I’m going to have to play it kind of smart.”
The West Valley track and field team was thrilled to be arriving in Anchorage for the meet. The Fairbanks school has struggled all season with the immense snowpack in the area and have had precious few competitions or even practices this spring.
West Valley coach Hannibal Grubis said he finally got the track plowed in mid-March over spring break, but even that has only provided some respite.
“We haven’t been throwing or anything (outside) because of the snow,” he said. “Almost nothing with hurdles, some of the jumping we haven’t been able to do. Some sprints and miles, that’s about it. It’s going to take a lot of patience and it’ll come. It’s going to be a steep curve.”
As if the season hadn’t already been a uphill climb, the team’s bus broke down in Healy on the trip to Anchorage on Thursday evening, leaving them with a five-hour delay.
“We were there until a little after 9 and didn’t get in until 2,” Grubis said. “It was just exhausting.”
West Valley’s Emanuel Bostwick races in the 100-meter open event. Dimond High School hosted the first day of the Anchorage Invitational high school track meet on May 6, 2022. (Marc Lester / ADN)
Even the team’s likely top competitor was absent from this weekend’s Anchorage trip. Daniel Abramowicz, the 2021-22 Gatorade Alaska Boys Cross Country Player of the Year was back in Fairbanks taking Advanced Placement tests. The dedication to academics is not surprising for Abramowicz.
Abramowicz has maintained a 4.35 GPA according to information that accompanied his Gatorade honor.
That absence meant West Valley teammate Shane Fisher had to change his strategy a bit. Instead of tucking in behind Abramowicz, Fisher started out like a shot in the 1,600, but eventually fell to second with Dimond’s Jared Gardiner taking the race.
“I didn’t want to get stuck in, there were way too many guys,” he said. “It’s a good experience being in the lead. Usually I just sit behind Daniel back at home.”
Fisher had a knee injury during cross-country season and with the recovery plan, he hasn’t had quite as many issues with the weather as his teammates.
“It’s been so bad,” he said of the conditions. “I really don’t know how they’ve been doing it.”
South’s Makaylen King competes in the 100-meter hurdles prelim race. Dimond High School hosted the first day of the Anchorage Invitational high school track meet on May 6, 2022. (Marc Lester / ADN)
Boys race in the 1600-meter open event. Dimond High School hosted the first day of the Anchorage Invitational high school track meet on May 6, 2022. (Marc Lester / ADN)
Dimond’s Sasha Kleckner crosses the finish line in the girls 4×100-meter open race. Dimond High School hosted the first day of the Anchorage Invitational high school track meet on May 6, 2022. (Marc Lester / ADN)
Zuriel Guzman of Bartlett clears a hurdle in the boys 110-meter hurdle prelim race. Dimond High School hosted the first day of the Anchorage Invitational high school track meet on May 6, 2022. (Marc Lester / ADN)
You might think that the Wings Over the Rockies is a bird festival – right? Yes, there are birding events, but it’s so much more!
The week of May 9 to 15 is packed with more than a hundred nature events that explain the important and unique wildlife and their environment in the Upper Columbia Valley. The festival has been Winging It – for 25 Years and this anniversary year promises to be better than ever.
Plan to attend one of the new events, the daily Chirp and Chat session at a local pub or restaurant to meet fellow attendees in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Be sure to reserve a place at any of the festival events at www.wingsovertherrockies.org.
Another way to participate and support Wings is the Online Auction that opened May 6. Just click the button on the website to view dozens of auction offerings, many of which cannot be found anywhere else.
A highlight of the auction is a Small Ship Expedition on the mighty Saint Lawrence River. The 11-day cruise tours three provinces and the French island of Saint Pierre. Adventure Canada donates a trip each year to Wings and this cruise features wildlife, history, and culture with stunning coastal scenery.
Also, famous artist Robert Bateman, keynote speaker for the fifth Wings Festival, has donated a signed copy of his book, Birds, together with an original pen and ink drawing of an osprey.
Back 40 Outdoor Events is offering two nights in a glamping tent for two people with a charcuterie platter. And you can remember the best day of your life by renewing your wedding vows with Dee Conklin, Wedding Commissioner, and celebrate with a dinner and night at Copper Point Resort.
Look for many more amazing adventures, extravagant art and learning opportunities in the Online Auction.
Engaging children is an important Wings’ objective. The Kids Festival event, sponsored and hosted by Main Street Fun & Games, explores the scientific and creative side of nature with the emphasis on fun.
Main Street’s owner, Dee Connell says, “Dozens of community groups are coming together to stage activities. Crafts, play areas, puppets and clowns, something to interest almost everyone.”
The event will introduce LARPING (Live Action Role Playing), “a game where the participants physically act out their characters” explained Dee. Costumes are most welcome at the Kids Festival. Join the Free fun at Pothole Park from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 14.
Photographers, young and older, can enter the free Photo Contest. Photos in four categories for adults and a special category for photo buffs under 16 may be submitted on-line for prizes in each category.
The Grand Prize is a two-day workshop with nature photographer Denise Hoffgaard.
Wings Over the Rockies Nature Festival is a week to enjoy, learn and celebrate the amazing ecosystem we live in.
Go to wingsovertherockies.org to book your special adventures, bid on unique auction offerings, check the Photo Contest details, attend The Wardens concert or enjoy the Gala Dinner with keynote speaker, Dr. Harvey Locke.
Lead and above image: Wings Children’s Festival, May 5, 2017. Photos submitted
