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18.
October
2021.
MEDIA RELEASE: Former finance woman launches winter illumination trail in Kent

Dear newsdesk,

Please find attached, a media release about a new winter illumination trail in Kent this year.
It's being put on by a former finance manager, who, after nine years in finance, took  redundancy from her job to pursue a more creative career path.
This is her first illumination trail and it's also the first that Cobtree Manor Park, formerly known as Maidstone Zoo, has held too.

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KENT WOMAN SWAPS FINANCE FOR FAIRY LIGHTS TO RUN COBTREE MANOR WINTER ILLUMINATION TRAIL

A Kent businesswoman is switching spreadsheets for sparkles, leaving behind her career in finance to launch the first Cobtree Manor Park winter illumination trail this December.

Designed to be a magical after-dark experience for young and old, the trail will be the debut event from Rainham-based Lisa Carpendale, founder of immersive illumination events company, Glow Arts.

Realising her passion lay in creative production, Lisa left her role in an accounting consultancy in summer 2021 to set up Glow Arts. Experienced in the arts and live events, her first goal was to use her skills to bring back some magic for everyone who missed out on festive events due to restrictions in 2020.

Described as a dazzling, intimate event, the enchanting woodland trail will see Maidstone's Cobtree Manor Park transformed into a twinkling, magical wonderland complete with thousands of fairy lights, art installations and inflatables. Talented street performers will guide visitors through the Fairy Village and Wonderland Walkway, via the fabulous food market serving delicious treats and festive drinks.

Special sensory evenings with a smaller capacity will also be on offer for guests who would prefer a toned down event, allowing them to enjoy all the magical attractions but with fewer people and a calmer environment.

Inclusivity is at the heart of Lisa's plans for the event, as she explains, "It's really important to me that this event is as accessible as possible. My team and I have worked really hard to create a spectacular experience that feels cosy and intimate, rather than overwhelming.

"lt's also why, as well as the sensory evenings, we're planning a recce by a wheelchair user to ensure the trail is suitable for disabled users too - real feedback so that if we say it's wheelchair accessible, it definitely is!

"There will be so much to see and explore; there really will be something for everyone at the beautiful Cobtree Manor Park - a night under the stars.

"Leaving my job in finance was a difficult decision but I'm so excited to be doing something so creative and I know when I see people enjoying the trail, it will all feel worthwhile."

Opening on 15th December, Glow Arts at Cobtree Manor Park will run until December 31.
To find out more about Glow Arts, please visit www.glowarts.co.uk or head over to the Facebook page. Tickets are priced from £9.00 for children to £39.50 for two adults and two children. Bookings can be made at https://glowarts.seetickets.com/timeslot/glow-cobtree-manor-park 

 

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Notes to editors:

Lisa is available for interview or further information.
Please arrange via Sarah Hawes at Izzy PR:
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07748 631100

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