Hand-picked events from the editor
December 1-2 Dickensian Christmas Rochester High Street and Castle Grounds
Packed with shopping stalls, Rochester becomes a feast of Victorian delights. There are lamp-lit parades, carols to be sung, Father Christmas to be met and even a guaranteed snowfall, framed by Rochester’s fairytale cathedral and castle. You’ll also see some familiar, fabled characters from Dickens’ much- loved stories. Highlights include the Seven Poor Travellers Procession, the Grand Parade, a candlelit procession, the open air carol concert, and street performers.
December 8 Christmas Fair
Kenward House, Kenward Road, Yalding
Get into the festive mood on the Georgian estate. Buy Kentish produce, food and fare, while enjoying festive music.
www.kenwardtrust.org.uk
December 8 Carols in the Courtyard, Igtham Mote, Ivy Hatch
Enjoy a warm glass of mulled wine on arrival, at 7pm, then sing along with the choir in the medieval courtyard. Followed by a two-
FREE
course supper in the Mote Café, finishing around 10.30pm. This is an outdoor event so please dress warmly. £37.50 Call 01732 811314 to book.
December 9 Farm Nativity Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling
Experience the living Nativity with Kent Life’s farmyard friends. Working with Maidstone Family Church, take a journey through the grounds to discover the nativity story scenes and join in the traditional Christmas Carolling. Children are encouraged to dress up so they can be part of the nativity – the more angels, wise men and shepherds the merrier! The nativity starts at 3pm and is included in the general admission cost.
Adult£6.95; Child (3-15) and concessions £5.95; Family (2+2) £21.95 Under 3s FREE
December 14 Roller Disco
Maidstone Leisure Centre, Mote Road
Get your skates on for this fun roller disco. Family session from 6-7.30pm, open session from 8-9.30pm. Skates and safety gear provided. (inline skates not permitted)
www.kentrollerdisco.co.uk
December 15 East Malling singers’ Christmas Concert
St James Church, Church Walk, East Malling
A festive concert in which you can sing your favourite carols, hear a variety of seasonal music and enjoy hot mince pies and mulled wine at the interval. Tickets priced £10 (£8 concessions, children free) are available from Sue Greenham. Ring 01622 750943 or email boxoffice@eastmallingsingers.
co.uk 7.30pm start.
COUNTRY SPORTS MAJORS LAKES A beautiful Lake set in a 5 acre woodland
Stocked with Carp up to 25lb plus Tench, Roach, Perch, Barbel & Chub
FRESHLY
RESTOCKED WITH SILVER FISH END OF LAST YEAR!!
Memberships start at just £85 per adult (£65 for OAP’s) £40 for children under 16
We also have dog training areas, hawking areas,
ferreting, game areas and limited
wildfowling areas.
Wildfowl & game are only to be shot when in season.
Tel: 01795 880441
gaynor@swattwood.com 18 Mid Kent Living
ROUGH SHOOTING
We have in excess of 2000 acres of land for our members to shoot over.
Land is situated in Faversham, Hollingbourne, Bredgar and the Isle of Sheppey.
Our Rough Shoot Membership is £350 per year.
You must have valid shooting licenses and insurance to become a member. Members may also bring one guest with them to shoot for a fee of £40 per day which is to be paid on the day of booking.
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