Hand-picked events from the editor


Red Riding Hood & other fairytales Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens, Birchington February 21 - 25


From stories across the world, characters have been gathering and hiding. Join the Scandalmongers theatre company as they seek to expose these fantasy characters hiding among the real animals and objects of the Powell- Cotton Museum. Central to it all is the question: where is the red riding hood? Through stories, games and crafty art you will be drawn into the adventure.


A Day Out with Thomas Kent and East Sussex Railway February 19 & 20, 26 & 27


Families are invited to come along to The Kent & East Sussex Railway to meet everyone’s favourite steam engine Thomas the Tank Engine. Thomas will be making exclusive appearances at Tenterden station with some of his friends including 'Sir Topham Hatt, The Fat Controller'. The ticket price includes a 1 hour train ride to Wittersham Road, the chance to enjoy “Thomas & Friends” station scenarios as well as a daily fun packed programme of children’s events with Uncle Myles and Charlie the Clown. There will be a giant television screen playing Thomas DVDs for children to watch. Families can also enjoy face painting, balloon modelling and roundabout rides.


Henry's Horrid History, Leeds Castle February 19 – 27


A sideways look at the darker side of life and grime in Tudor England. Join "Henry VIII" for his fun and educational tales combining history and wicked humour.


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Putting money back in your piggy bank ! 10 Mid Kent Living


Wild Child: make a bird feeder, Ightham Mote February 24 - 25


What birds visit your garden? What can you do to encourage them? Discover how you can help the birds by making your own pine-cone bird-feeder. A great activity to keep the kids busy during half term. There are limited places so book early to avoid disappointment.


MARCH


Walk with a warden Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve


March 6 Look for some signs of spring with a two-hour walk around the reserve to see the wildlife. Meet at the Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre at 10.15 am. Booking essential. Call 01732 456407.


Time travellers, discoveries & inventions Down House, nr Biggin Hill March 13


Join the Time Travellers for a journey back through the ages to discover some of the world's most interesting inventions. Children can learn about the history of time using model clocks, be entertained as performers take a humorous look at medicine or make a siege weapon to take home.


Attracting birds to your garden Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve March 21


Allan Roffey from Merriments Gardens will answer your questions on this fascinating topic. £2 including refreshments. Call 01732 453880 for details.


Kent Big Weekend Out March 26 - 27


THE county’s most popular free event for residents, staged by tourism, leisure and hospitality businesses, is going to be even bigger and better this year as the successful Kent Big Day Out is expanded into a two-day event. Last year 128 organisations, ranging from castles and steam trains to performance arts workshops and theatres, offered 18,000 free tickets. This year the event is over two days to enable more attractions to take part and more Kent residents to visit. The attractions and destinations will be advertised on a


dedicated website and people will be able to register where they would like to visit and when. This will be the fifth event of its kind staged by Visit Kent to take advantage of word-of-mouth marketing and the importance of personal recommendations to visitors in the run-up to the Olympic Games. Further information is available at www.visitkentbusiness.co.uk or on 01622 696935.


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