LANE7 UNVEILS ITS BIGGEST VENUE IN MILTON KEYNES The UK’s boldest boutique bowling and entertainment brand, Lane7, has unveiled its most ambitious venue yet in Milton Keynes and it’s the perfect place for hen and stag celebrations. Lane7’s latest location offers an unrivalled mix of gaming, immersive experiences, and top-tier food and drink offerings. Boasting the highest number of gaming options ever packed into a single Lane7 site, this venue promises an electric atmosphere, high-energy competition, and non-stop fun. There are 14 state-of-the-art bowling lanes – including some that celebrate a strike with a smoke machine – a roller skating rink, golf simulators, and bumper cars. Lane7’s latest location also offers karaoke, darts, shuffleboard, pool tables, arcades, beer pong and ping pong. It also plays host to Playground; a new, never-before-seen augmented gaming concept ready to take immersive, interactive play to the next level. Those looking for a more exclusive experience can check out The Red Room – a premium private space complete with its own bowling lanes, ping pong, darts, and beer pong – perfect for private parties. Guests can fuel their gaming sessions with Lane7’s hand-stretched sourdough pizzas, loaded hot dogs, and cheesy Lane7 nachos. The delicious drinks menu is just as impressive, with classic cocktails including frozen margaritas and an extensive beer and cider selection, including Beavertown Neck Oil and Guinness on draught. Gavin Hughes, managing director of Lane7, said: “This is the biggest, boldest, and most exciting Lane7 we’ve ever created. We’re all about pushing the boundaries of what a night out should be, and Milton Keynes is getting an entertainment playground like no other. Whether you’re coming for the bowling, the bumper cars, or just a killer cocktail, we guarantee there’s nothing else like it.” https://lane7.com www.instagram.com/lane7_ EDITOR’S PICK Looking to book a local mini-moon? Then check out Premier Cottage’s Oxfordshire-based property The Chestnuts. This multi-award-winning property in the Cotswolds sleeps up to eight people. Luxury comforts inside the traditional stone cottage include four double bedrooms with three bathrooms and three characterful, stylishly designed lounges. The original 18th century lounge features a large inglenook fireplace and bread oven with wood burner, ideal for relaxing after a day spent exploring the pretty Cotswolds. The property opens up on to a glorious, secluded garden. Prices start from £961, www.premiercottages.co.uk/cottages/ the-chestnuts-and-culls-cottage/the-chestnuts www.instagram.com/premiercottages HENLEY FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF NEW VISUAL ARTS PRIZE Henley Festival presented by Westcoast has launched a new prize that rewards emerging talent in the visual arts space called the ‘RISE by Henley Festival Emerging Artist Prize’. The award forms part of Henley Festival’s charitable mission: to support the next generation of talent through its RISE programme. Taking place from the 9th until the 13th of July 2025, The UK’s only black-tie music and arts festival is truly an experience like no other with world-class music set alongside stellar comedy and cabaret, stunning art galleries and sculpture installations, roving performers, as well as dining, drinks, dancing and simply jaw-dropping fireworks. It’s more than just an unmissable event: the Festival’s RISE programme provides a unique platform for aspiring professionals in music (who perform on the dedicated RISE stage), visual art (with artists exhibiting in the Audi High RISE gallery) and production (with backstage students working across the site with the best lighting and sound companies). The new ‘RISE by Henley Festival Emerging Artist Prize’ is set to give recognition and awareness to outstanding emerging visual artists who are in the early stages of their careers or are still establishing a reputation as an artist amongst art curators, buyers and critics. Three finalists will be selected, with a first prize of £1000 and two runners-up prizes of £500 each. The three finalists will also have the exciting opportunity to exhibit their work at the Audi High RISE Gallery at this year’s Henley Festival 2025. https://henley-festival.co.uk www.instagram.com/henleyfestival 10
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