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ARTS & CULTURE 075 IT’S OUR FIRST BIRTHDAY!


It’s been a year – and what a year since Artspring Gallery, a collective of 18 local artists, opened its doors at 167 High Street, Tonbridge. Visitors have been ecstatic about the paintings, jewellery, pottery and glassware on show. Many happy customers have bought unique pieces of art to take home or give to friends and they return time and time again as there’s always something new to see in the gallery. There’s been a regular series


of special events too, including late night openings. To celebrate its fi rst birthday the Gallery will be popping corks all weekend on 8th-9th July when a free glass of prosecco and a specially made birthday cake will be on offer. Pop in, join the celebrations and meet some of the artists. • ArtSpring Gallery, 167 High Street, Tonbridge TN9 1BX, call 01732 365924 or visit www. artspringgallery.co.uk


RTW fundraising variety performance


With work now well underway at the Calverley Adventure Grounds in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, the fi nal fundraiser for the project saw hundreds of local performers take part in the Royal Tunbridge Wells Variety Performances at the Assembly Hall Theatre. The celebration of local talent included street dancers, gymnasts, ballerinas, solo singers, a ukulele player and a school choir – and raised more than £20,000. Organised by Tunbridge Wells Kids on the Go’s Mary


Stoner, Marianne Faulkner Amos, owner of The Dance Studio, and Calverley Adventure Grounds’ fundraisers Alice Brandon and Kate Bourne, sponsored by Axa PPP Healthcare and supported by Barclays, the performances enabled people of all ages the opportunity to take to the stage in front of hundreds. Each act was given just three minutes to wow the audiences. Pre-schoolers shared the stage with seasoned performers from TWODs and LAMPS while Bill Blackford from The Dad Pack and Kazmataz hosted the shows. “Watched by hundreds, the Variety Performances were


the perfect fi nale to Calverley Adventure Grounds fundraising campaign, with the project once again uniting local residents in order to fundraise for the community-funded Calverley Adventure Grounds initiative,” said the organisers.


Maidstone International Arts


Festival 2017 Did you know Maidstone was the name of a crater on Mars? A new festival in the county town pays homage to the fact by bringing together art, space and science. Up until 16th July, the town will be awash with activities inspiring public engagement, as internationally-acclaimed artists and scientists from


across the world showcase their knowledge and skills. Inspired by the red planet, the Maidstone International Arts Festival will bring together top- ranking artists and musicians, including performers and staff from the Royal Ballet and Royal Opera House, with local choral and dance groups, culminating in a spectacular Gala Concert before the town’s Mayor, Councillor Malcolm Greer. The full festival programme consists of 13 workshops, more than 60 live performers, three lectures and an art exhibition.


• For a line-up of events, visit www.maidstoneinternationalartsfestival.org


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