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Restaurant Fire: Community Rallies for Easter Celebration
5 Apr
Summary
- Restaurant damaged by fire is opening for community Easter event.
- Event includes picnics, children's activities, and an Easter egg hunt.
- Over £3,000 raised to support the restaurant after the incident.
Aylesford's Hengist restaurant, which suffered extensive damage from a fire early Sunday morning, is defying the setback by hosting a special Easter celebration. The owners expressed deep heartbreak over the incident that occurred in the early hours of the morning.
Despite the blaze, the restaurant plans to open its doors at 11:00 BST for a family-focused event. Activities will include mini picnics, children's crafts like coloring and cookie decorating, face painting, and a bouncy castle.
"This isn't about money, this is about family, Easter and our village," stated the business. This sentiment is echoed by the owners, who described the restaurant as their home and life. Community solidarity is evident, with over £3,000 already raised to aid the recovery efforts.
