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n Hand-picked events from the editor 5-7 May


Sweeps Festival, Rochester A colourful mix of music, dancing and entertainment with more than 60 Morris sides and entertainers celebrating throughout the four-day festival. Medway’s annual Sweeps Festival recreates the joy and laughter enjoyed by the chimney sweeps at the one time of the year they could leave the soot behind and have some fun. Funfair, crafts, music and entertainment for all,


headed by Jack-in-the-Green, who rises at dawn on Blue Bell Hill, on Mayday.


April 29 Royal Tunbridge Wells Choral Society – Bernstein and Rutter Assembly Halls Theatre,


April 21-29 Betty’s Flower Festival, Scotney Castle,


Lamberhurst The last resident of Scotney, Betty Hussey, loved flowers. Baskets and bouquets in abundance during the week to mark the flower festival. Normal National Trust admission prices apply. 10am – 4pm www.nationaltrust.org.uk


April 28-29 Mind, Body, Spirit Festival, Hop Farm,


Paddock Wood Kent’s biggest festival for the mind, body and spirit brings together ancient wisdom and practices combined with innovative modern ideas, products, services and insights. Pack your picnic blankets, open your mind and explore! Tickets are available for either Saturday 10am-5pm or Sunday 10am-4pm. www.kentmindbodyandspirit. co.uk


28 April – 28 May Riverside Pop-up Gallery,


Lees Road, Yalding Displays by award-winning landscape photographer David Jenner, artists Alex John and Will Pierce and lace maker Chris Perkins. Monday, Thursday and Saturday 2-5pm and by appointment. Tel: 01622 817324


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Tunbridge Wells For their Spring concert, the RTW choral society will be celebrating the centenary of Leonard Bernstein’s birth by performing his popular Chichester Psalms. They will be joined by the accomplished Salomon Orchestra, conducted by the society’s musical director Rebecca Miller. The concert will also feature Rutter’s Magnificat and Stravinsky’s Symphony of Psalms. A concert which will appeal to all lovers of choral music. 3pm Tickets from £10.


5-6 May Civil war re-enactment,


Tonbridge Castle Sir Marmaduke Rawdon’s regiment will garrison the castle in the name of King Charles over the Bank Holiday weekend. Visit the solders’ campsite, and watch displays by the musketeers and pikemen. Organised by Tonbridge Town Team, the English Civil War Society and Tonbridge and Malling Council. festival.co.uk


May 6-8


Chiddingstone Literary Festival, Chiddingstone


Castle, Edenbridge Authors, illustrators, poets and children’s performers pack this two-day festival with something for all book-lovers.


Talks from renowned authors Ian Rankin, Diana Henry, Anna Pasternak, John Sutherland and Erwin James, Adam Kay and Cathy Rentzenbrink, Sir Anthony Seldon and Anne de Courcy in the Main Marquee on the Sunday. Aardman Animations, the company behind Wallace and Gromit, will be among those holding workshops for children. Tickets and more information at www.chiddingstonecastle. org.uk


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May 3 – 7 Maidstone Fringe Festival Various venues


around Maidstone Pubs, clubs and live music venues host a whole variety of bands and artistes in this, the 8th Fringe Festival. Live acts and family-friendly entertainment in cafes and coffee shops throughout the town. www.maidstonefringe.com


May 2 - 13


Motors by the Moat, Leeds Castle, Maidstone The ultimate weekend for anyone with a passion for cars. Get up close to hundreds of vintage, high performance and classic cars from around the world including a World War Two themed section. The cars will be displayed on the Castle lawns with plenty of other entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. Included in normal admission price. (£13.90 - £24.90) www.leeds-castle.com


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