Hand-picked events from the editor Editor’s Choice JULY
Egerton Music Festival July 1 -10 Classical music, jazz and barbershop, folk and pop, children's workshops and an exhibition by local artists including the last night choral extravaganza with Sutton Valence Choral Society; soprano Claire Williamson and The Syncopators, conducted by Bryan Gipps at St James' Church. All the events take place in the beautiful village of Egerton in the heart of Kent . The full programme can be found on
www.egertonmusicfestival.co.uk
Lads'n'Dads Days Chatham Historic Dockyard
Are you looking for something fun and interesting to do on Sunday afternoons? Then sign up for the free family workshop series. Days are open to mums and lasses too!
Having a Blast! July 3
Inspired by a visit to the missiles onboard HMS Cavalier, this workshop will challenge you to design and fire your own rocket missile.
Sneaky Ships - July 10
Disguising ships to avoid the enemy has always been a challenge in wartime. Can you design and make a ‘stealth boat’ that can’t be detected by sound, sight or heat?
Powder Monkey Challenge - July 17
Using a range of familiar ingredients, you’ll conduct some experiments and discover the secret formula for firing your own miniature cannon. Guaranteed fun!
Water Works - 24 July
Based on the fascinating work of the workshop sponsors at Southern Water, this programme looks at the impact of our use of water on the environment. Can you capture the power of hydro energy to work your own model lighthouse?
Booking essential for the four-workshop series, please call 01634 823800. Normal site admission prices apply.
National Gardens Scheme open day Knole House, Sevenoaks July, 5
Take in the delights of high summer and all the beauty of Lord Sackville’s private garden, in aid of the National Garden Scheme. 11am – 4pm Suggested NGS donation: adults £5, children £2.50
Get Creative This Summer Bodiam Castle July 9 - 10
This fun-packed weekend will allow the family to make and take home medieval tiles or join a real medieval scriptorium. Artisans will bring the past to life with demonstrations of medieval tile making; using replica tools, equipment and traditional materials. Or why not try your
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Adoption - adopt one of our Big Cats, they are also welcome to attend one of our adopters afternoons.
Wild Enigma Photo Safari - an all day photographic safari around the cats for photographers of all abilities, assistance will be on hand to ensure you get fantastic images, includes lunch.
Big Cat Encounter - a private 21/2 hour tour of the site with your own
guide, meet the cats and learn about their need, includes an opportunity to hand feed a tiger or a snow leopard.
Ranger for a Day - join our keepers for a day working with big cats, involves feeding, cleaning and a lot of time really close to our animals, includes lunch.
enquiries@whf.org.uk
hand at illuminated lettering in the Medieval Scriptorium. Using traditional materials and equipment, visitors can make an illuminated letter with authentic parchment or an illuminated picture to take home. Activities will be available between 11am and 4pm and are included in the castle’s admission price.
Artists in the Woods Oare Gunpowder Works, Bysing Wood Road, Oare July 10
Local artists, poets and musicians with family workshops, demonstrations and walks throughout the day. Picnic area, free entrance and parking. Refreshment facilities available plus local arts and crafts for sale. 10-4pm.
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