EDITOR’S Choice
JANUARY January 7
Maidstone Museum Coming Home: Conflict and Care in 1916 An exclusive tour of this WWI exhibition with museum curator Rebecca Arnott, and a viewing of a book about ambulance trains. Organised by the Kent
Community Rail Partnership – booking essential as places are limited. 11am - noon.
www.kentcrp.org.uk
January 11
Defending Thameside by Rob Poole Gravesend Visitor Centre, Gravesend Rob Poole talks on Defending Thameside – From the Romans to the Soviets. Hear how the area was protected and defended, starting with the Battle of the Medway– equal only to Hastings in its consequences for Britain. Refreshments included. £3, book as space is limited. 01474 337660
www.visitgravesend.co.uk
January 14 to March 12 40 Years: Canterbury Archaeological Trust Kent History and Library Centre, James Whatman Way, Maidstone Canterbury Archaeological Trust was founded in 1976 and has since carried out thousands of projects in Canterbury, Kent and beyond. This exhibition celebrates the achievements and discoveries of the last 40 years. 9am - 6pm. 0300 041 3131
www.kent.gov.uk
January 26 Bananas remanded in Custardy – an evening with Graham Clarke Come and enjoy an evening in the company of Kent artist Graham Clarke. Gain an insight into his work in an evening of humour and anecdotes from his life. Suitable for ages 12+ 6.30pm to 9pm 01622 602838
January 14 and 15 Detling Antiques, Vintage and Collectors Fair, Kent County Showground, Detling, Maidstone You can find wonderful things at the Antiques and Collectors Fair. If you are looking for the unusual then this is the place to go. Dealers work hard to offer you a wide choice of items that you won't find on the High Street. 01622 630975
www.kenteventcentre.co.uk/ whats-on
Hand-picked events and great days out around the county.
January 11 and 18 Walled Garden Wednesdays Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst Come and learn about winter rose pruning with the National Trust gardening team. No booking, just turn up. Free workshop, but normal admission prices to Scotney Castle apply. 2 - 2.30pm.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
January 18 Kent Disasters
Local History Society, Wateringbury Village Hall Former Maidstone police superintendent Roy Ingleton spent years dealing with disaster. In 2010 he wrote a book about disasters of Kent from medieval times to the present day. Hear him talk about the fires, explosions, epidemics, accidents at sea and tragedies resulting from enemy action and acts of God. Visitors welcome. 7.30 - 10pm. Admission £3
Maidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery, St Faith's Street, Maidstone
January 28 Arts Award 'Discover in a Day' Children aged 5+ can gain a Discover Arts Award. During the day, with parental supervision, they will investigate different art forms, find out about an artist or
collector and create a piece of art. Kent artist Graham Clarke will work with the children, who will receive a certificate on completion of the day from the museum and another official Arts Award Certificate a few weeks later.
All resources are provided but not Images; Walled Garden, Scotney Castle courtesy of The National Trust © John Miller.
lunch (bring your own or eat in the café). Booking essential as space is limited
to 15 children. £20
www.museum.maidstone.gov.uk
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January 19 Farmland Birds - Geoff Orton. RSPB Maidstone group, Grove Green Hall, Maidstone This talk by Geoff Orton, organised by the RSPB Maidstone local group, considers the changing landscape of farming over recent decades and how it has had a significant effect on many of our traditional, and previously abundant, birds. Find out the outlook for the future from Geoff. 7.30pm. Members £3.50, non-members £4.50
FREE EVENT
FREE EVENT
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