EDITOR’S Choice
exciting new venue, above the Heart of Kent Hospice deli and coffee shop. Doors open 8pm, last entry 10pm, ends 11pm. Tickets £8.
JANUARY
To February 20, 2016 The Magic of Masks and Puppets, Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery, Maidstone A quirky collection of masks and puppets from across the world, including old favourites like Punch and Judy, Javanese shadow puppets, commedia dell'arte leather masks and film animatronics, on loan from the Scottish Mask and Puppet Centre.
January 6
A celebration of Twelfth Night, United Reformed Church, Maidstone Maidstone Choral Union presents an evening of carols and readings to end the Christmas season. Mulled wine and mince pies to follow. 7.30pm-10pm. Free admission.
January 7 Salsa dancing Heart of Flavour, King Street, Maidstone Learn to dance salsa at this
January 16 & 17 The Medway Big Splash A weekend packed full of fun free aquatic activities at
January 16 - February 28 International Garden Photographer of the Year Exhibition, The Oast and Tower Sissinghurst Castle, Sissinghurst
Enjoy some stunning garden photographs on display for six weeks in the inspirational surroundings of Vita Sackville-West’s former home.
Filled with dried alliums,
flowering bulbs, luscious foliage and bold prints, the International Garden Photographer of the Year
exhibition adds a burst of colour to winter's muted tones. On display in the oast house and tower, the exhibition is decorated by the gardeners with plants from the world famous garden itself. Normal admission prices apply.
Sissinghurst Tower: Courtesy of Jonathan Buckley; Sissinghurst Library: Courtesy of John Hammond Mid Kent Living 11
January 9 & 10 Winter Activity Trail Shorne Woods Country Park, Shorne, Gravesend Drop in any day between 10am and 3pm and pick up a trail sheet, then explore the woods at your own speed, following the self-led activity trail and see what you can discover about the park. All completed trails will receive a small prize. £2.50 per activity sheet.
January 12
Staplehurst Knit and Natter, Staplehurst Library, Staplehurst Meet new people, have a chat and a cup of coffee at the library while getting on with your favourite craft activity or perhaps learning a new skill. 10.30am–11.30am.
Hand-picked events and great days out around the county.
January 12 – March 31 Rose Wylie, Turner Contemporary, Margate
Paintings and drawings by celebrated Kent-based artist Rose Wylie. Described in 2010 by Germaine Greer as Britain’s hottest
new artist, Wylie’s bold, large-scale figurative paintings draw on ancient and folk art, such as Mexican street art and contemporary Egyptian Hajj painting, as well as art history and film. This display will focus on recent works from her ongoing Film Notes, a series of paintings inspired by remembered images from contemporary films. Rose Wylie was born in Kent, where she still lives and
works. She studied at Folkestone and Dover School of Art (1952-6) and the Royal College of Art, London (1979-81) and now, in her early eighties, is enjoying renewed interest in her work in the UK and internationally. She won the prestigious John Moores painting prize in
2014. Open Tue to Sun 10am - 5pm. Admission free.
Medway's Sports Centres, helping you kick start 2016 in style. Free family
pool parties, giant pool inflatables,
family races, raft games, and much more to entertain
at Medway Park, Mill Road, Gillingham, Strood Sports Centre, Watling Street, Strood, Hoo Sports Centre, Main Road, Hoo, Splashes, Cozenton Park, Bloors Lane, Rainham. Places are limited, so booking is essential.
FREE ENTRY
FREE FAMILY POOL
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