Wealden Times | WT164 | October 2015 | Food supplement inside

What’s On In October
Willow & White Events
Vintage
& Antique
Brocante Fair
at
Kent County Cricket Club
Old Dover Rd, Canterbury,
Kent CT1 3NZ
Sunday 18 th October
Sunday 15 th November
Sunday 20 th December
Telephone 07856 432212
krconsulting@hotmail.com
Sat 24 Oct – Sun Nov
Children & Family
10.30am-4.30pm
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Thurs 1 - Sat 31 Oct
Bedgebury Pinetum &
Forest, Bedgebury Road,
Cranbrook, Kent TN17 2SJ
Friends and families can take part in
this self led Superworm activity trail
around the Pinetum. Children can
learn about the forest environment
and mini-beasts as well as completing
some physical activities along the way.
Info: 01580 879820 / www.
forestry.gov.uk/bedgebury
Sat 3 Oct
Shakra Centre Canterbury Road
Charing Kent TN27 0EY
Scream Tea
A unique paranormal event
with afternoon cream tea and
scones. Seeing is believing!
Entry: £20 all inclusive with cream tea
Info: 07531 234057 / www.
shakracentre.com
Sat 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Oct 2.15-3pm
Smallhythe Place, Smallhythe,
Tenterden, Kent TN30 7NG
Ellen Terry’s Wardrobe
Take a walk through costume history.
Tucked away in a storeroom at the
back of Smallhythe Place is a collection
of 250 theatrical costumes once worn
by Ellen Terry. Join a member of our
house team as they take you behind
the scenes and reveal the stories behind
the costumes. Booking Essential.
Info: 01580 762334 / www.
nationaltrust.org.uk/events
Sun 4 Oct
Ashdown Park, Wych Cross, Forest
Row, East Sussex RH18 5JR
Mushroom Forage
Explore the woodland with Fungi
Expert and Estate Manager, Kevin
Sweet, identifying which are the
best mushrooms to pick for Chef to
turn into a delicious lunch. Enjoy
a pre-lunch drink, three course
mushroom-inspired lunch with
wine, coffee and petit fours.
Entry: £48
Tel: 01342 824988 / www.
ashdownpark.com
Weds 07 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
Penshurst Place
SPOOKY HALF TERM
Wicked witches occupy bell tents
in the wild woods for spooky
tales and marshmallow roasting
around the camp fire. Have fun
with pumpkin carving, cupcake
decorating, fancy dress and creepy
crafts. Suitable for the whole family.
Entry: Free with house &
garden admission
Info: www.penshurstplace.com
Sat 10 Oct 10am-9pm
The Pantiles, Trinity Theatre,
Tunbridge Wells Museum and Gallery
PUPPETRY FESTIVAL
A full day of fun and discovery!
See a show, experience a workshop
and enjoy street food, crafts
and themed puppetry stalls.
Info: www.twpuppetryfestival.org
Hever Castle, Hever,
Edenbridge, Kent TN8 7NG
HALF TERM FUN
This Half Term, treat the children
to a spine-tingling programme of
entertainment. There are Haunted
Halloween ghostly goings-on
at Hever Castle, guaranteed to
thrill visitors of all ages.
Info: 01732 865224 / www.
hevercastle.co.uk
Fri 30 Oct – Sat 31 Oct
Maidstone Road, Paddock Wood,
Tonbridge, Kent TN12 6PY
Fireworks spectacular
A magnificent fireworks
display, funfair and more!
Info: 01622 872068 / www.
thehopfarm.co.uk
Sat 31 Oct – Sun 1 Nov
Scanlons Bridge Road,
Hythe, Kent CT21 6LD
end of season parade
Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch
Railway at its very best with all available
locomotives in service, an enhanced
timetable and double-headed trains
running the entire length of the line.
Tel: 01797 362353 / www.rhdr.org.uk
Fairs & Markets
Fri 2 & Sat 3 Sat Oct 11am-4pm
The Hand and Sceptre,
Southborough Common
WEALDEN BROCANTE
Browse a fabulous selection of
vintage clothes, jewellery, home
and garden wares, small furniture
and interesting decorative items.
Refreshments are available all day.
Info: www.facebook.com/
wealdenbrocante / 07981 250758
Sat 3 Oct 10am-3pm
Vestry Hall, Cranbrook
KITSCH AND STITCH
VINTAGE AND MAKERS FAIR
Enjoy a visit to our autumn fair
featuring vintage fashion, jewellery,
textiles and other vintage collectables
and handmade arts and crafts. This
truly is a special fair where you will be
delighted by the beautiful stalls and
handmade crafts. A great opportunity
to buy unique Christmas gifts and
support our chosen charity Hospice in
the Weald. Refreshments and lunch
will be available throughout the day.
Entry: free
Info: joy@craftedbyjoy.co.uk /
facebook.com/kitschandstitchfair
Wed 7 Oct 10.30am-3.30pm
Barnsgate Manor Vineyard
NSPCC/CHILDLINE
AUTUMN FAIR
An inspiring selection of original
and stylish gifts including our very
popular ‘Gently Used’ jewellery
stall. Refreshments available.
Entry: £2.50
Fri 9 Oct 9am-5pm
Upstairs at Juliet’s, 54 High
Street, Tunbridge Wells
POP-UP SHOPPING EVENT
Exciting event presenting the new
Poppy & Hester childrenswear
collection, gorgeous flowers by
The Florist Tunbridge Wells, plus
gifts, accessories and homewares.
Free craft activities for children
with Freckles & Fire.
Contact: info@poppyandhester.co.uk
Sat 10 & Sun 11 Oct
St Michael’s Hospice, Upper
Maze Hill, St. Leonards on Sea
QUILT SHOW
1066 Quilters are hosting this lovely
event to include a raffle, tombola,
sales table and refreshments. All
proceeds to St Michael’s Hospice.
Entry: £1
Sat 24 Oct – Sun 1 Nov 11am-6pm
Powdermills Hotel, Powdermill
Lane, Battle, East Sussex TN33 0SP
Pure Autumn Art Fair
This prestigious selected art fair
showcases the brightest upcoming and
more established talent. Curated by
Lesley Samms, it features sixty artists.
Entry: Free
Tel: 01424 775511 / www.
pureartsgroup.co.uk
Sat 24 Oct
Stone Street, Cranbrook,
Kent TN17 3HF
Cranbrook farmers’
market
A wonderful variety of stalls selling
everything from beautiful vegetables,
fresh and colourful, succulent chutneys,
oils, gorgeous cheeses, jams and spreads.
Info: 07766 753159 / www.
kfma.org.uk/Cranbrook
Tues 27 Oct 9-11am
Hildenborough Farmers’
Market, St John’s Church
Centre, Hildenborough
APPLE MORNING
Sample many varieties of local apples,
make apple juice or a baked apple, and
taste loads of other goodies! Enjoy
a fun filled morning for all!
Info: 01732 838903 / www.
hildenboroughfarmersmarket.co.uk
Music and Theatre
Thurs 1 Oct – Sun 4 Oct
High Street, Tenterden,
Kent TN30 6AN
Tenterden Folk Festival
A four day festival of folk
song, music and dance with
something for all the family.
Info: 01233 626805 / www.
tenterdenfolkfestival.org.uk
Sat 3 Oct 7.30pm
The Weald Hall, Civic
Centre, Uckfield
AROUND THE WORLD
IN 80 MINUTES
Enjoy a great performance from
the Uckfield Concert Brass and the
Choir of Manor Primary School
Entry: Adults £8 Concessions
£6 Children £4
Tickets: Manor Primary
School / 01825 767842
Sat 10 Oct 7.30pm
Memorial Theatre,
Broadstairs CT10 2JW
THE FROGMAN AND THE DIVA
An original musical comedy by
Michael Thomas with music by
David Harding and Giacomo
Puccini. Katapult’s wickedly funny
new musical farce is a riot of health
and safety madness. World premiere
performance followed by National Tour.
Entry: £11-£13
Tickets: 01843 863701
Info: www.sarahthornetheatrecompany.co.uk
Sat 10 Oct 8pm
Goudhurst Village Hall, Goudhurst
Moonglow swing dance
Revellers will be entertained with live
music from Big Swifty, playing swing
and gypsy jazz classics from the 20s, 30s
and 40s. Conjuring up a storm on the
decks will be the fabulous Gypsy John.
Entry: £10 in advance £12 on the door
Info: www.facebook.com/BigSwiftyband
Sat 10 Oct 7.30-9.30pm
Riseden, Goudhurst,
Kent TN17 1HH
The Bach Players
at Finchcocks
This programme paints a musical
picture of the opulent chamber music
presented to King Louis XIV by his
favourite composers: Marin Marais,
Jean-Féry Rebel, Élisabeth Jacquet
de la Guerre and Robert de Visée.
Entry: £20
Info: 01580 211702 / www.
finchcocks.co.uk
Mon 12 – Sat 17 Oct 7.30pm
The Woodville Theatre, Gravesend,
Kent DA12 1DD
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