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July 23


Music for a Summer’s Evening Rochester Cathedral Presented by the Friends of Rochester Cathedral, this is a concert of Light and Classical music to suit all ages and tastes. Light refreshments during the interval are included in the


ticket price. Adults : £10 (includes interval drink and light refreshment) Concessions : £8 from Friends of Rochester Cathedral


July 16 World, by Roald Dahl Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest, Goudhurst Roald Dahl’s magnificent, funny and heart-warming story, adapted by David


Suitable for all ages. Gates open from 1pm, and


performance starts at 2.30pm. Tickets; adults £12.50, children (ages 2-15) £9.50 (including booking fee) and are available on site, by calling 03000 680400 or at www.forestry.gov.uk/ bedgebury


July 16 - 24 An Arts Festival for


Wood, is perfectly suited to the open-air theatre and is performed by Illyria within Bedgebury’s Walled Garden.


Sheppey Sheerness High Street This year's theme is 'Flight' and performances include


theatre, music, poetry, artists’ open houses, pop up exhibitions, parades, street theatre, films, talks and art workshops. Some events are free,


others attract a small fee - look out for updates and times on the dedicated Sheppey Promenade website


July 17 Cherry Fair


Brogdale Collections, Faversham Celebrate over 400 varieties of Cherry at Brogdale with entertainment, live music, local producers and a display of cherries like you have never seen.


July 22 - 31


Whitstable Oyster Festival Headline music and comedy acts support this annual food festival favouring everything fresh from the sea – especially those allegedly- aphrodisiacal oysters! Ten days of entertainment pull in the crowds from all over Europe – no appetites will be left dissatisfied!


July 21 - 24


Big Cat Sanctuary Open Days Smarden, Ashford The Big Cat Sanctuary opens its doors to the general public once per


year and offers a fantastic opportunity to get up close to these amazing big cats.


There are over 50 cats to see, from the World's smallest - the Rusty Spotted Cat, to the World's most endangered - the Amur Leopard, with fewer than 35 left. There will be lots going on, including arts and crafts, barbecue, lots of stalls to browse and more. Tickets are limited and must be pre-booked in advance . Adults : Thursday and Friday £12.50, Saturday and Sunday £15, Free for under 5's Visit www.whf.org.uk for details and bookings.


12 Mid Kent Living


The Cherry Fair will be


overflowing with juicy cherry varieties picked straight from the Brogdale orchards. Take a free Orchard Tour with knowledgeable guides, enjoy live music, craft and facepainting. Watch talks and demonstration, pig racing and live music. Test yourself with the


longest cherry pip spit or the popular cherry pie eating competition! Entry Price: Adults: £8, Children: £4, Concessions: £7, Family Ticket £20.


July 23 Create Festival, Victoria Park, Ashford The Create Music Festival is one of the South East's biggest free music festivals and returns to Victoria Park, Ashford for its 21st birthday celebrations. Four stages of live music


and food and drink available throughout the day. Fun for all the family. 11.30-21.00.


Rochester Cathedral image: © simon kelsey; Cherries courtesy of Brogdale Collections; Oysters courtesy of Andy Lane


FREE EVENT


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