Hand-picked events from the editor
EDITOR’S Choice
JANUARY January 13
Winter magic wands Samphire Hoe Education Shelter, Dover
Create your own magic wand and cast some spells. Come in fancy dress if you wish as the event shall be in the cosy shelter. Meet will be at Samphire Hoe Education Shelter at 2pm. For more details, contact Steve Walker from the White Cliffs Countryside Partnership on 01304 225649. No dogs allowed.
January 12 & 13 Antiques &
Collectors’ Fair Maidstone Exhibition Hall, Detling
FREE
The Detling Antiques, Vintage & Collectors’ Fair features everything from rustic country chic to retro style. Come see the numerous outside pitches, where visitors can expect up to 300 stalls offering plentiful choice from times gone by. Early entry tickets from 8:30am to 10:00am is £6 and later entry from 10am to 4:30pm is £5. FREE UNDER 16
January 16
A Woodland Year Great Chart Village Hall, Ashford
FREE
A talk by Simon Ginnaw, with photographs of woodland birds, butterflies, flowers and fungi, many of which are accompanied by bird song and music. Join the talk from 7:30pm to 9.30pm. Donations are welcome to cover the cost of this event, which costs about £3 per person to run. No booking required.
Hand-picked events and great days out around the county...
Wheelchair access Family event Music event Dog friendly Theatre
January 16 Walking Ramblers
FREE
Charing Railway Station, Charing Join the Maidstone Walking Ramblers at 10am for a 7.4 mile walk, to Wye for a moderately paced walk. Participants will return by train and eat lunch at The Flying Horse Inn in Boughton Lees. Bring packed lunch if required. To book contact Graham Roach at
grroach@aol.com
January 18
Retail Memories Day Maidstone Museum, Maidstone
FREE
Did you work in the retail industry in Maidstone, perhaps in one of the large department stores around town or a small independent shop? Come to this reunion to meet others, share your memories and help record them. From 10.30am - 12:30pm.
January 21 – 25
Resurrection St Marys Church, Ashford
FREE
This event is a collaborative exhibition of works from Artist in Residence, Ryan Miles, and students from the Ashford School. Visitors are welcome from 10am to 12pm.
January 15
Stargazing Hall Place and Gardens, Bexley
Wrap up warm to spend an evening looking at the stars in the company of Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford. Outdoor activities are weather dependent. Followed by tea and cake.
The event starts at 7pm. Tickets start at £10 adults and £8 for under 16s. Advanced booking required.
January 24 The Arts Society
Tonbridge Talk Medway Hall, Tonbridge
This talk serves as an introduction to the idea of armour as an expressive art form. Lecture
begins at 2:30pm and is followed by tea and biscuits. Everyone is welcome and the fee for visitors £6.00.
January 26 - 27
Sleeping Beauty Sheppey Little Theatre, Sheerness
Gerry Graham Pantos and Productions bring the magic of seasonal pantomime with two performances of Sleeping Beauty. All tickets are £8 with curtain up at 4.30pm on Saturday, January 26, and 2.30pm on Sunday January 27. To book tickets contact Sheppy Glass on 01795 580006.
January 27 Cliftonville Farmers
Market Oval Lawns, Margate
FREE
Cliftonville Farmers’ Market was established in 2001 by the Cliftonville Residents’ Association and is run entirely by volunteers. Join this award-winning Farmers’ Market from 10am to 1pm where producers will be selling bread, cheese, honey, fruit, vegetables, wild game, fruit juices, fresh meat and much more.
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