EDITOR’S Choice JULY
July 1-5 Shakespeare in the Open Air, White Rock Inn, Underriver, Sevenoaks Part of Sevenoaks Summer Festival, Sevenoaks Shakespeare Society presents the Bard's great tragedy King Lear in a stunning rural location. 7.30pm (plus a 3.30pm matinee on the final day) Take warm clothing and rugs or folding chairs.
July 4
Maidstone Parade This walking parade brings together more than 40 organisations in the borough, with the theme “Around the World”. Maidstone Rock Choir and the Maidstone Singers will be performing in Jubilee Square from 2pm, prior to the parade starting at 2.30pm from County Hall Square. The parade will meander through the town centre, ending in Brenchley Gardens, with more music and dance performances from 3.30pm to 5pm.
July 11
Mid-summer saunter, The Woodland Trust’s Hucking Estate, Hollingbourne Hucking Estate is a mix of ancient woodland, planted secondary woodland and open grassland, nestled in
July 4 to September 6 Emmetts Garden - The Owl & the Pussycat trail Follow characters from the classic poem, The Owl and the Pussycat, around the garden and try some 50 things to do before you are 113
/4 , including simple
pleasures such as climbing a tree, pond dipping, flying a kite and making a daisy chain. 10am-4pm daily. Normal admission charges apply, £1 donation per child.
Image: East Sussex railway courtesy of Phil Edwards Emmetts children courtesy of John Millar; Emmetts house courtesy of National Trust, Jerry Harpur
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Lacey will be guiding people around the estate, offering a unique insight into the fascinating flora and fauna that call the woodland “home”. The walk starts at the Hucking Estate car park (ME17 1QT) at midday, and lasts approximately two hours. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult, dogs welcome if on a lead. Booking is essential. To do so, contact Catherine Vivian on catherinevivian@woodlandtr
ust.org.uk.
July 11
Leeds Castle Open Air Classical Summer Concert The original cast members of The Rat Pack: Live from Las Vegas, Stephen Triffitt, Mark Adams and George Daniel, have wowed audiences in
London’s West End as the Definitive Rat Pack. Now it’s the turn of guests at the Leeds Castle Open Air Concert, as they interpret the classic hits of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and
the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is scattered with archaeological remains, wonderful walks, and breathtaking views. Wildlife volunteer Heather
Hand-picked events and great days out around the county.
July 8 & 22, August 5 & 19 Fish and chip suppers with the Kent & East Sussex Railway Enjoy a delicious fish and chip supper on board a diesel-hauled train as the sun sets over the beautiful Rother Valley between Tenterden and Bodiam. Boarding is at Tenterden Station from 6pm, ready for a 6:30pm departure. Meals will be freshly cooked and delivered during the
course of the return journey to Bodiam Station. The train will pause at Bodiam to allow passengers to stretch their legs. The train is scheduled to arrive back in Tenterden at about 9.15pm. The cost is £25 for adults and £19.50 for children. Booking is essential.
www.kesr.org.uk or telephone 01580 765155.
Sammy Davis Jr. Songs include the ever- popular I’ve Got You Under My Skin, Fly Me to the Moon, One for My Baby, Everybody Loves Somebody, What Kind of Fool Am I, Mr Bojangles, The Lady Is a Tramp, Mack the Knife, New York, New York and many more. Bring your picnic, your flags and your fizz for a spectacular evening of classical greats, rounded off with the ever-popular “prom style” singalong and firework display.
SUMMER EVENING FUN
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