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Volunteers launch Herne Bay Coastal Park

By: Aidan Barlow

Published: 00:00, 21 May 2015

Updated: 09:57, 21 May 2015

A new project to advertise the attractions of Herne Bay’s coastline has been officially launched.

The Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Coastal Park stretches five miles from Hampton to Reculver and will be protected for future generations.

Volunteers at the launch event on Sunday

The park was officially launched on Sunday with a special event at the Central Bandstand, and has been created by Canterbury City Council in partnership with a committee of local volunteers.

Committee member Nigel Hancock says the park could help boost tourism to the town, with joint marketing which could be placed in London railway stations under the motto “make the most of the coast”.

Herne Bay's coastline. Picture by Paul Amos

He said: “We’re aiming to use new logos and branding to market Herne Bay both regionally and nationally. Local businesses and community groups can promote themselves under the common brand."

Nigel Hancock and a Star Wars stormtrooper. Picture by Michael McLaughlin.

For the full story and pictures from the event at the Bandstand, check out page 12 of this week's Herne Bay Gazette. To find out more about the park or to get involved visit www.hernebaycoastalpark.org

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