March 2018

Dorchester Gaol where Martha Brown was hanged, Shire Hall

Shire Hall in the Evening Standard

One of the best bits of our job is story-telling. We immerse ourselves in fascinating personal stories and work with the media to tell them. We’re currently working on the launch of a new museum, the Shire Hall Historic Courthouse Museum in Dorchester, Dorset.

Elizabeth Martha Brown was one of the last women to be publicly hanged in this country. She was held and sentenced at the Shire Hall in 1856. We worked with the Evening Standard to tell the story and explain why it’s still so important today. Have a read of the article here.

 

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Learn to kite like a pro with kiting legend Tom Court

KiteWorldWide, the kitesurfing travel specialist is hosting a series of exclusive kiting clinics this year with international pro kitesurfer Tom Court.

Tom Court has spent his life travelling to the planet’s best kiting hotspots to compete in the world’s toughest competitions. In 2018 Tom is leading six “Slice of Life” clinics with KiteWorldWide in Morocco, Sri Lanka and Brazil for people of all levels. A week-long holiday offers five days’ of intensive training for those who want to progress quickly and enjoy expert training from the world’s best.

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Revolve24 bolsters line-up

– 2018 event now includes UK’s first eMTB challenge and Revolve12+12 team race –

Revolve24, the 24-hour cycling endurance challenge hosted on the UK’s favourite motor circuit Brands Hatch on 14-16 September has expanded its 2018 programme to offer over 48 hours of cycling action.

The ever-growing 24-hour cycling event, which last year attracted over 600 soloists, duos and team riders, is now in its fourth year. The 2018 weekend line-up also includes the UK’s first ever dedicated eMTB event, the inaugural 12+12 event, the British Cycling Youth Circuit Finals, plus firm favourites, the 6-hour and 12-hour track challenges.

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