Hand-picked events from the editor ■ DECEMBER


December 1 Scream Night


February 16 - 22 Orchard tree


Maidstone Museum The final event in Maidstone’s ghoultastic exhibition, Scream and Scream Again, which runs from October 10 to December 2. Watch a terrifying classic Hammer horror movie – “Dracula AD 1972”. Drinks and snacks will be available to buy all evening and you can enjoy


planting Scotney Castle, Lamberhurst


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r and music


An opportunity for you to get involved with the orchard restoration project at Scotney Castle. The event will run from 11:30 to 1pm and again at 2pm to 3.30pm each day. The trees have been grafted and are awaiting planting out. Join the rangers for a small talk on the history of the orchard and be shown how to plant your tree. Stout footwear for using a spade essential and gardening gloves advised. The event is £5 per tree.


for the part? From 6-9pm, tickets £10 per person. Over 18s only, www.maidstonemuseum.org.


December 2


Maidstone Symphony Orchestra – Olivier Stankiewicz


Mote Hall, Maidstone Leisure Centre An evening of strong dramatic contrasts with the powerful overture to Wagner’s early opera, The Flying Dutchman and Richard Strauss’s hauntingly beautiful Oboe Concerto. Soloist for the evening is the magnificent young French oboist, Olivier Stankiewicz. Vaughan Williams’ A London February 23


February 23 Lord Whisky Fur, Feather & Exotic


Exhibition Boughton-under-Blean Village Hall, Faversham


FREE


Come along and meet a variety of different animals including chinchillas, rabbits and ferrets. Learn about their care from the experts. The event will run from 10am to 4pm. Admission by donation.


free entry to the Scream exhibition on the night (normally £4). Why not join the museum staff in dressing


Symphony then conjures up all the vitality and mystery of our great metropolis at the start of the last century. There are jingles from horse- drawn taxis, mists and fogs, and an overriding musical motif of the chimes of Big Ben. Tickets from £21. Tel: 033 666 3366 or visit www.mso.org.uk.


RSPB Nature Walk Hall Place and Gardens, Bexley


Join the Bexley RSPB group on a 90 minute nature and bird walk around the estate at 8am, followed by tea and pastries. £8 per person. Advanced booking required. Call 01322 621238 to book.


The Mythical Beasts are back by popular demand at Chatham Dockyard! There’ll be plenty of activities to enjoy from crafts, storytelling and so much more! Check website for details.


February 16 - 24


Mythical Beasts Chatham Dockyard, Chatham


Hand-picked events from the editor


February 18 Wildlife Treasure Hunt


Bough Beech, Sevenoaks


Explore the exciting nature reserve while taking part in the wildlife scavenger hunt, orienteering, treasure trail, and map making. The event runs from 10:30am - 12pm or 1pm - 2.30pm on February 18. Tickets are £5 per child (Age 2+).


February 20 Otters and Beavers in


February 18 - 22


Secrets & Spies Dover Castle, Dover


Calling all super sleuths, secret agents and investigators! Sharpen your detective skills with hands-on training in disguise, code cracking and clues. Come enjoy from 10am - 3pm. Adult tickets are £20.00 and child tickets are £12.00.


SE England Great Chart Village Hall, Ashford


FREE


Jon Bramley, who was an otter and rivers project officer PLUS wildlife trusts, will give a talk on the loss and return of otters in many waterways in England. Come from 7.30pm to 9.30pm as no booking required. Donations are welcome to cover the cost of this event, which costs about £3 per person to run.


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