Hand-picked events from the editor June 19


Jazz Evening Godinton House, Ashford


Supporting St John Ambulance, remember to bring your chairs, rugs and picnics. Ticket price is £12. It is advised to book in advance. The picnic starts at 6pm, with a performance at 7pm.


June 22 Kings Hill Music


Festival Spitfire Pub, Kings Hill


This event has a great line up which includes the eight piece Kent show band Loose Change, who have been touring far and wide for over 20 years. Tickets cost £12 in advance and £18 on the door. This event runs from 1pm to 10pm.


June 29 & 30


Leeds Castle Triathlon Leeds Castle, Leeds


Register to compete in either the Sprint or Standard Triathlon either on your own or as part of a team. Alternatively, spectator tickets are available if you would rather watch the triathletes swim around the Moat, begin their road cycle and run across the 500-acre estate. Times and prices vary, visit http://triathlon.leeds-castle. com/home for more information.


June 30 Martha’s Music on


the Farm Solley’s Ice Cream Parlour, Deal


Enjoy this great day out with family and friends whilst being entertained by a variety of excellent local musicians as well as plenty of activities to keep the children entertained. Bring a picnic or enjoy food and drink from one of the on-site vendors and bars. Tickets cost £30 for a Family ticket (two adults, up to three children under 16), £12 for an


adult and £5 for a child. This event starts at noon and will finish at 8pm.


July


displays, entertainment and local food. There are more than 400 exhibitors and trade stands and over 300 competitions, activities and displays. Dogs on short leads welcome. Adult tickets are £23 and child tickets are £7 on the door. You can pre-book tickets for a 10% discount on https:// kentshowground.co.uk/


July 6 & 7 Battle of Britain


Air Show Headcorn Aerodrome, Ashford


July 5 – 7


Kent County Show Detling Showground, Maidstone


This three-day event is a showcase event for farming, countryside and rural life. The show brings together the very best of Kent with animals and food, fun and excitement and above all a sense of what ’The Garden of England’ has to offer. Open from 8am to 6pm every day, the show is a wonderful day out with plenty of


This show has attractions for all the family including flight experiences, a funfair and stalls. Enjoy the display featuring representative aircrafts from the Battle of Britain era between 11am and 3:30pm. Spitfires, Hurricanes and other aircraft of the period such as the Tiger Moth and Harvard T6 will also take part. This activity is courtesy of the fabulous Aero Legends. Ticket prices start from £7 (under 4s go free). For more information or to book, visit http://www. headcornevents.co.uk/home


Detling Antiques, Vintage &


Collectors Fair Easter Activities


• Bottle feed the lambs • Indoor cuddle corner


• Take a trip on a fun farm ride


• Visit the Paint-a-Pot studio • Donkey rides • Indoor & outdoor play • Visit the Vintage Village • Animal feeding sessions • And much more!


Big Top Entertainment


There is a fabulous range of live entertainment in our indoor Big Top throughout the Easter holidays – all at no extra charge!


• Learn in our Animal Show • Fun with Flip the Clown


• Mrs Back to Front’s Punch & Judy


For show dates & times, visit www.kentlife.org.uk


Check out the daily Owl Flying demonstrations throughout the Easter holidays!


Up to 300 exhibitors in two buildings, marquees & outside offering a wide range of antiques, vintage, retro and collectables.


27th & 28th April 20th & 21st July Cash only entrance:


Saturday: 8.30am (early entry) - £6 Saturday: 10am - 4.30pm Sunday: 10am - 3.30pm


- £5 - £4


Kent County Showground, Detling, ME14 3JF.


www.kentlife.org.uk or call 01622 763936 Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3AU (just off jct.6 of the M20)


Tel: 01636 676531 www.b2bevents.info


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SPRING INTO EASTER 6th - 22nd APRIL OPEN FROM 10AM-6PM


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