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What’s On In <strong>December</strong><br />
ARE YOU SINGLE?<br />
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*Confi dential Interviews*<br />
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Louisa Sheridan<br />
01892 667750<br />
www.yourstrulyintroductions.co.uk<br />
exhibiting and selling stunning<br />
work, including paintings, prints,<br />
ceramics, glass, pewter, mosaics<br />
and hand-painted furniture.<br />
Open to the public Sat 5 & Sun 6<br />
/ Sat 12 & Sun 13 Dec 12-4pm<br />
OBS Gallery, Tonbridge School<br />
Lustre<br />
Lustre15 showcases highly original<br />
artists and designers based in<br />
Kent and the South East. From<br />
thought-provoking sculpture to<br />
contemporary painting & luxurious<br />
textiles to innovative prints and<br />
ART<br />
stunning ceramics, Lustre15<br />
YoursTrulyWT133.indd 1 19/02/2013 17:54 offers something for everyone.<br />
Tues 1 - Sun 6 Dec 10am-8pm Entry: Free<br />
Powdermills Hotel, Powdermills Info: 01732 365555 / www.<br />
Lane, Battle TN33 0SP<br />
tonbridge-school.co.uk<br />
The <strong>December</strong> Art Show<br />
An exciting and varied selection Carols & Concerts<br />
of affordable art from 7 talented<br />
artists displaying their work,<br />
Fri 4 Dec 7.30pm<br />
using various mediums and styles. Riseden, Goudhurst,<br />
Gifts and cards also for sale.<br />
Kent TN17 1HH<br />
Info: 07850 388877<br />
Live Jazz<br />
Enjoy an evening of live jazz<br />
Tues - Sat until 24 Dec<br />
music with the house trio and<br />
9.30am-4.30pm<br />
guest jam sessions. Fully licensed<br />
Artichoke Gallery, Church<br />
bar, light suppers and snacks. The<br />
Street, Ticehurst TN5 7AE<br />
first Friday of every month.<br />
MODERN RUSTIC<br />
Entry: Adult £12 Student<br />
Drawing inspiration from the old, to & under 18s £6<br />
present, to the now: natural materials, Info: 01580 211702 / www.<br />
ancient traditions, myths and legends; finchcocks.co.uk/pages/events<br />
evoking the time honoured skills<br />
of our ancestors given a twist to fit Sat 5 Dec 5.30pm<br />
snugly into our modern world. Hospice in the Weald, Maidstone<br />
Info: www.artichokegallery.co.uk Road, Pembury, Kent TN2 4TA<br />
Light Up a Life<br />
Sat 5 Dec 10am-6pm &<br />
Starting outside in our Hospice<br />
Sun 6 Dec 11am-5pm<br />
grounds, choirs will perform<br />
Bourne Grange Oast East, Natal beautiful Christmas carols, followed<br />
House & Gingerbread Gallery by heart-warming readings before<br />
CHRISTMAS ART HUB<br />
the lighting of our Christmas tree.<br />
IN HADLOW<br />
Everyone is very welcome, please<br />
16 artists will be displaying their work bring a torch and dress warmly. Hot<br />
for sale, ranging from glittering refreshments and mince pies will<br />
glass and jewellery to vibrant ceramics, be served afterwards where you can<br />
photography and painting, at three light a candle for your loved one and<br />
studios in Hadlow. Visitors to all three view our Book of Remembrance.<br />
studios will be entered in raffle prize. Info: 01892 820527<br />
Entry: Free<br />
Info: 01732 852054<br />
Sun 6 Dec 3pm<br />
St Nicolas Church, Pevensey<br />
Sat 5 Dec 10am-5pm &<br />
Vivace! Christmas Concert<br />
Sun 6 Dec 10am-4pm<br />
Featuring a wide range of seasonal<br />
Tenterden Town Hall<br />
music, Vivace! are a wonderful group<br />
Tenterden Artists<br />
of singers who specialise in singing for<br />
Artists and their guests will be good causes! Something for all musical<br />
tastes. Interval refreshments available.<br />
Entry: £10<br />
Info & Booking: 01424 216651<br />
/ g.stephens45@btinternet.com<br />
Fri 11 & Sat 12 Dec 7.30pm<br />
St Edith Hall Kemsing<br />
Kent TN15 6NA<br />
Mistletoe and wine<br />
Kemsing Singers Christmas concert<br />
“Mistletoe and wine”, in aid of<br />
Guide Dogs for the Blind<br />
Entry: £8<br />
Info: 01959 523752 / www.<br />
kemsingsingers.com<br />
Sat 12 Dec 7.30pm<br />
St. Andrew’s Church, Paddock Wood<br />
The Glory of Christmas<br />
Paddock Wood Choral Society<br />
will sing Vivaldi’s Gloria and<br />
pieces by Philip Stopford.<br />
Entry: £12<br />
Info & Booking: 01892 822448 /<br />
www.paddockwood-choral.org.uk /<br />
xmas15@paddockwood-choral.org.uk<br />
Wed 16 - Sun 20 Dec 4.45pm /<br />
7.30pm / 2.30pm / 5.30pm<br />
Wintershall, Bramley near Guildford<br />
The Wintershall<br />
Nativity Play<br />
This play will be performed by 50<br />
volunteers in wonderful costumes,<br />
assisted by sheep, donkeys, horses<br />
and a sheepdog. Free parking.<br />
Info & Booking: 01793 418299<br />
/ www.wintershall-estate.com<br />
Wed 16 Dec 6.30pm<br />
St. Mary’s Church , West<br />
Malling ME19 6NE<br />
20th Annual Christmas<br />
Carol Concert<br />
Join Peter Brice and his Christmas<br />
Choir for an evening of festive music.<br />
Donations to Heart of Kent Hospice<br />
very welcome. Advance booking<br />
required. Drinks and canapes will<br />
be served during the interval.<br />
Entry: Free<br />
Info & Booking: 01622 790195 /<br />
fundraising@hokh.co.uk / www.hokh.org<br />
Thurs 17 Dec 6.30pm<br />
Tonbridge School Chapel<br />
NSPCC Family Christmas<br />
Carol Concert<br />
This family carol concert in aid of<br />
NSPCC will be a festive celebration<br />
featuring carols, readings and guest<br />
performances by sensational baritone<br />
Jonathan Veira and the Fidelity Choir.<br />
Entry: £8 adults £5 children under 5 free<br />
Booking: Tonbridge School Box<br />
Office 01732 304241 / www.<br />
boxoffice.tonbridge-school.co.uk<br />
Tues 22 Dec 7.30 pm<br />
St Stephen’s Church, Waterloo<br />
Road, Tonbridge TN9 2SW<br />
Lydian Orchestra<br />
Christmas Concert<br />
The Lydian gives talented West<br />
Kent young musicians (ages 14-25)<br />
the opportunity to play together.<br />
Our <strong>2015</strong> Christmas concert,<br />
conducted by Peter Young, will<br />
include: Sarmientos’ Marimba<br />
Concerto with soloist Lizzie<br />
Brightwell, Sibelius’ Karelia Suite<br />
and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony<br />
no. 2 “Little Russian”. Entry<br />
includes a drink & programme.<br />
Entry: £12 adults £5 children<br />
Info & Booking: 0844 3320187<br />
/ www.brownpapertickets.com<br />
Fairs & markets<br />
Tues 1 Dec - Sat 5 Dec<br />
Pashley Road, Ticehurst,<br />
Wadhurst, East Sussex TN5 7HE<br />
Gift shopping<br />
Pashley’s Shop will be open for 8 days<br />
in winter for Christmas shopping.<br />
As usual the shop will be packed<br />
with a wide selection of high quality<br />
gifts and cards, as well as special<br />
Christmas stock for the festive<br />
season. If you are looking for present<br />
ideas, or something for yourself or<br />
your home, do come and visit.<br />
Info: 01580 200888 / www.<br />
pashleymanorgardens.com<br />
Fri 4 Dec 11am-7pm, Sat 5 Dec<br />
10am-6pm & Sun 6 Dec 12am-5pm<br />
St Mary’s Church, Hadlow<br />
1ST CHRISTMAS TREE <br />
SEOS<br />
Open<br />
Studios<br />
16 artists in 3 studio<br />
locations<br />
5th Dec<br />
10-6pm<br />
Bourne Grange<br />
Oast East<br />
TN11 0EJ<br />
Carpenters Lane<br />
Natal House<br />
TN11 0EF - High Street<br />
XMAS<br />
in<br />
Hadlow<br />
Raffle & refreshments<br />
Free Entry<br />
6th Dec<br />
11-5pm<br />
Gingerbread<br />
Gallery<br />
TN11 0DG<br />
Hadlow Square<br />
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