Hand-picked events from the editor
EDITOR’S Choice
JULY July 14 & 21
Lavender Tours Castle Farm, Redmans Lane, Shoreham
Until July 15
Jam on the Marsh Various locations Romney Marsh
Seven concerts, five exhibi- tions, four children’s events, two theatrical performances, three poetry recitals and a churches tour. There’s some- thing for everyone! Changeling Theatre’s open-air production of Noel Coward’s comedy classic Blithe Spirit kicks off the festival in New Romney’s Old School Garden. Chart-topping voces8 and the Canterbury Cathedral Girls’ Choir join forces for the first time ever and the BBC Singers and BBC Radio 3 return performing one of the greatest choral works, Rach- maninoff’s Vespers, as part of the festival’s commemoration of WW1. The London Mozart Players and Mousai Singers perform Fauré’s Requiem. Children’s Sunday ‘JAM’ is packed with art, crafts, drama and steam trains.Event details and tickets available at
www.jamconcert.org
The lavender is in full bloom in July and the farm holds a range of event, including food tastings and massage. Tours explain the process of lavender production, from fields to distillery with an expert guide. Tour is about half a mile long. Weekend tours; adults £6, children 5-14 £3, book on ar- rival. Advance booking weekday tours also available. More details from
www.hopshop.co.uk
July 14 – September 2
Pixie Manor Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, Sidcup
Discover a land of enchantment as you uncover the hidden fairies, pixies and dragons, decorate your own dragon egg and learn a little bit of magic from the Manor’s Fairy Godmother. Tickets £9.99 for children to in- clude egg and gift; adults £1.99. More information and booking at
www.ruxley-manor.co.uk
July 19 – 21
Kent Beer Festival Canterbury Rugby Club
Over 200 real ales and ciders available at this year’s new venue. Live Entertainment, great local food and wine avail- able. Children’s entertainment on Saturday.
Hand-picked events and great days out around the county...
July 15 Cherry Fair Brogdale, Faversham
Come celebrate the delights of the Kentish Cherry. Family fun and cherries galore! Get messy in the cherry pie eating contest, the no hands all fun competition or take the cherry pip spit challenge and see if you can break the 53ft Brogdale record. Children can join in the fun with crafts, fun and games plus a bouncy castle. Meet the animals and take a ride on the miniature railway. Discover all things cherry in the cherry barn with the fascinating cherry display plus cherry tasting. Don’t forget to get a bag of your favourite cherries or a cherry pie to take home and enjoy. Discover the National Fruit collection on a walking or tractor trailer orchard tour and learn more with the free rural talks & cooking demonstrations. Tickets: Adult £8, concession £7, child £4, family £20
July 20-21
Prosecco Festival Mote Park, Maidstone
Bubble lovers will love this. From 6pm – 11pm both days, plus 12- 5pm Saturday. Enjoy fizzy sessions, live music and Italian street food – plus Pro- secco and cocktails, of course! Minimum age 18. Tickets from £19.25.
www.skiddle.com
July 20-21
Vicar’s Picnic Music Festival The Lees, Yalding
The most ambitious line up yet for this 4,000-strong vil- lage music festival, organ- ised entirely by volunteers. Fun Lovin’ Criminals, Star- Sailor and Cast headline the two-day festival, with some 20 bands and a star- studded DJ tent.
www.vicarspicnic.co.uk
Wheelchair access Family event Music event Dog friendly Theatre
Until July 15 Hythe Festival of Arts and Heritage Various locations
The festival opens with a grand parade down Hythe High Street. The parade ending at Hythe Green where two days of entertainment begin - a range of music, dance, poetry and theatre. Storytelling, to sideshows, to Punch and Judy, all accompanied by the widest variety of culinary and drinking choices. Festival includes an Art Trail and Garden Safari.
www.hythefestival.co.uk
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