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What’s On In September
CHARITY EVENTS
Wed 2 Sept 10am-5pm
Merriments, Hurst Green
MACMILLAN OPEN DAY
Merriments will open its 4 acre garden,
bursting with rich late summer colour,
with all proceeds going to Macmillan.
Info: 01580 860666 / www.merriments.
co.uk / info@merriments.co.uk
Sun 20 Sept
Tunbridge Wells
CHARITY ROAD RUN
Register now for the 10k Tunbridge Wells Road
Run, raising money for Hospice in the Weald.
Info: www.hospiceintheweald.org.uk
Sat 26 Sept
Headcorn Aerodrome
SKY DIVE FOR PILGRIMS
Pilgrims Hospices is launching a mass
tandem sky dive! This will be an opportunity
for 20 people to jump on the same
day, so if you have ever dreamt about
experiencing this fabulous thrill, this could
be your perfect opportunity to do so.
Info: Richard.foulger@pilgrimshospices.
org / 01233 504111
Sun 27 Sept 9am
Mote Park, Maidstone
RAINBOW 5K FUN RUN
This great family event promises lots of fun and
laughter once the paint starts flying. You will
be showered with brightly coloured powdered
paints as you make your way around the
course, creating a huge explosion of colour, to
raise money for the Heart of Kent Hospice.
Booking: www.hokh.org / 01622 790195
COURSES
Wed 16 Sept 7.30pm
Biddenden New Village Hall
THE WEALD OF KENT
COMPUTER CLUB
The subject for this evening will be announced
on our website when it is known. Nonmembers
are welcome at £2 a visit.
Annual membership is £10.00
Info: www.wealdofkentcomputerclub.
co.uk / secretarywkcc@yahoo.co.uk
From Thurs 24 Sept 9.30-10.30am
Charing Surgery, Kent
YVONNE FERNANDO
10 Week Programme of ‘Relaxation
Mindfulness Meditation’ with Yvonne
Fernando, NLP Master Practitioner & Life
Coach. Learn to relax, manage stress and
create a calm mind, for improved health and
wellbeing. Individual sessions also available.
Entry: £65
Info: www.yvonnefernandonlp.co.uk /
01233 878474 / 07968 785714
DAYS OUT
Fri 4 - Sun 6 Sept
Westerham
TALK OF THE TOWN
Chat with costumed characters from
Westerham’s past, enjoy an activity quiz,
music, exhibitions, family entertainment,
gastronomy tent and much more!
The weekend will also feature
a vintage fairground!
Entry: free
Info: www.visitwesterham.org.uk/
whats-on/talk-of-the-town
Sat 19 Sept
Collier Street nr Marden, Kent TN12 9RR
WEALD OF KENT PLOUGHING MATCH
Including a great farmers’ market, a clay pigeon
competition and many more exciting events,
this year’s Weald of Kent Ploughing Match is
set to be a fun day for all!
Info: www.wkpma.co.uk
24 th Sept - 4 th Oct 2015
Fantastic line up:
C omedy, Drama, Folk, Jazz
and Classical Music,
Beer Festival, Art and Craft
Exhibition, Workshops,
Festival Fiesta, Family Events
www.chiddinglyfestival.co.uk
Box Offi ce 01825 872401
sponsored by Beavis Morgan and Jelf.
Tickets: £120 per player
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Sat 26 & Sun 27 Sept
Tenterden Town Station
DAY OUT WITH THOMAS
Have an enchanting day out at the Kent
& East Sussex Railway where everyone can
have fun with Thomas the Tank Engine
and some of his favourite friends.
Tickets: Children 18 months-15
years £13 Adults £17
Info: www.kesr.org.uk / 01580 765155
EVENING EVENTS
Sat 19 Sept 7pm
Groombridge Place, Groombridge
MURDER MYSTERY
Amateur sleuths can test their deductive
skills and try to beat Sherlock Holmes to
the solution when Groombridge Place
hosts a thrilling murder mystery evening.
Guests are invited to join the Irregular
Special Players for a drinks reception and
delicious three-course meal, during which
they should expect the unexpected!
Tickets: £40 including meal & coffee
Booking essential: 01892 861444
Info: www.groombridgeplace.com
FAIRS & FESTIVALS
Sat 29 Aug – Sun 13 Sept
Hastings & St Leonards
COASTAL CURRENTS ARTS FESTIVAL
Another packed curated programme of
exhibitions showcasing newly commissioned
artworks, live art pieces and special
performances alongside the much loved open
studios, exhibitions and events taking place
throughout Hastings, St Leonards and beyond.
Info: www.coastalcurrents.org.uk
Fri 11 Sept - Sun 27 Sept
Rye
RYE ARTS FESTIVAL
A packed fortnight of world class classical
and contemporary music, literary talks,
The Singing Soul Gallery
19 Stone St. Cranbrook, Kent TN17 3HF
01580 714551
www.singingsoulgallery.co.uk
7th & 8th November 2015
This year there will be lights, camera and action for the
Leeds Castle Firework Spectacular. Timed to music from
the movies and with projections on the Castle themed
to the silver screen, Hollywood is coming to Kent.
Arrive from 2pm to enjoy the food and entertainment
before the display starts at 5.30pm.
Adult: £19.00; Child (under 16 years): £12.50;
Under 4s free (must be reserved at the time of booking)
Firework tickets must be pre-booked.
Leeds Castle is closed to non-ticket holders.
Group rates available.
Visit leeds-castle.com/events
or call the Box Office on 01622 880008 (open from
1st October, Monday to Friday, 10am to 5pm)
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Mon 21 Sept
Royal Cinque Ports Golf Club, Deal, Kent,
CT14 6RF
ROYAL CINQUE PORTS
We are offering brunch from 11am, 18 holes
of golf followed by a three course dinner at
6.30pm with an auction and after dinner
speaker. Excellent prizes to be won! Kindly
New work showing at
The Singing Soul Gallery From
September 3rd 2015 Opening hours;
Tuesday - Saturday 9.30am - 4pm
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