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22 Jul HOLLYWOOD BOWL STRIKES A STAR-STUDDED EVENT AT ITS NEW COLCHESTER CENTRE
No pin was left standing last night as Hollywood Bowl hosted an official VIP event to celebrate the opening of its new £5.5 million centre in Colchester last night.
The new entertainment centre at the Northern Gateway Leisure welcomed X factor star Jake Quickenden and his wife Sophie as well as Eastenders star Danielle Harold, who are both set to star in BBC’s Celebrity MasterChef, along with multiple influencers, local businesses and members of the Colchester council.
Jake, who attended the exclusive event was seen getting into the competitive spirit, showing his wife Sophie how it is done when it comes to scoring strikes. The pair were spotted putting their bowling and mini golf skills to the test as well as mingling with fans and testing out the multiple games on offer at the new immersive amusement arcade.
Ex Eastender star, Danielle Harold, showed off her sporting talents at the bowling centre, scoring a strike in her first game!
The new bowling and family entertainment centre set over two floors brings exciting, affordable fun and high-quality entertainment to the local area, just in time for the school summer holidays. The Colchester centre boasts 26 sleek and state-of-the-art bowling lanes as well as two ten hole mini golf courses – each equipped with the latest bowling technology, including high-tech scoring – set to redefine the bowling and mini golf experience for family and friends alike.
Sarah Macnab, Centre Manager at Hollywood Bowl Colchester, said: “That excitement you get from scoring a strike in your first bowl is how we’re all feeling at Hollywood Bowl Colchester after our launch event! The atmosphere was electric, full of celebrations, and our star-studded guests immersed themselves in fun. It’s also great to see what the opening means for the local community and we’re excited to welcome families across Colchester and surrounding areas to our new entertainment-filled centre. There’s nothing better than witnessing people of all ages getting stuck in and enjoying everything we have on offer here at Hollywood Bowl.”