Wealden Times | WT177 | November 2016 | Christmas Gifts supplement inside

What’s On In November
Wells, Kent TN1 2LU
Christmas Ice Skating
Set within the beautiful splendour
of the popular and historic
park, Calverley Grounds, the
ice-rink is a perfect Christmas
outing for friends and family.
Entry: Adults from £10.50,
Children from £7
Info: 01892 554645 /
tunbridgewellsatchristmas.com
MUSIC & Theatre
Sat 12 Nov 6pm
Holy Trinity Church,
Nelson Place, Broadstairs,
Kent CT10 1HQ
Handel’s ‘Messiah’
A performance of Handel’s
Messiah in its entirety is a rare
gem, and Thanet Festival Choir
will offer every glorious moment
of it, complete with professional
soloists and chamber orchestra,
as part of its 70th anniversary
celebrations. The Soloists are
Sofia Larsson, Edward McMullan,
Mark Dobell and Michael R.
Bundy, and the performance will
be conducted by Clifford Lister.
Entry: £13 in advance, £15 at the
door. Accompanied children £2
Info: 01304 620560 /
thanetfestivalchoir.org
Sat 12 Nov 7.30pm
St Mildred’s Church,
Tenterden, Kent TN30 6AR
King Lear
William Shakespeare’s King Lear
is the ultimate investigation into
the boundaries of family morals
and is considered the most
harrowing of his tragedies.
Entry: £15
Info: 07801 893115 /
bowler-crab.com
Sat 26 Nov 7.30pm
Salvation Army, Ramsgate,
Kent CT11 9TT
Thanet Light Orchestra
Thanet Light Orchestra will be
entertaining locals with popular
classics and light music. The
programme is set to include pieces
by well-known classical composers
such as Mozart, rounded out with
tuneful 20th century light music by
Eric Coates and his contemporaries.
Refreshments will also be available.
Entry: £4 on the door.
Info: salvationarmy.org.uk/ramsgate
Workshops
Fri 4 Nov
Pick ‘n’ Paint a Pot 68,
Northdown Road, Cliftonville,
Margate CT9 2RL
Pottery Painting
Workshop
Adult Christmas themed pottery
painting workshops. Booking is
recommended for this event.
Entry: £20 per person
Info: 01843 297778 /
picknpaintapot.co.uk
Wed 16 Nov
Godinton House &
Gardens, Godinton Lane,
Ashford TN23 3BP
Clay Sculpture
Workshop
Join professional artist Brenda
Burgess to explore the wonderful
qualities of clay sculpture. A
real ‘get away from it all’ day
with quality sculpture tuition.
Suitable for all levels of ability
from beginners wanting to ‘have
a go’ to experienced artists
wanting to try a new medium.
Small class sizes ensure plenty
of time with each student.
Info: 01233 643854 /
brendaburgessartsuk.info
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10ft &
12ft Trees
Limited
Availability
FREE CHRISTMAS TREE
SAPLING TO PLANT AT HOME
WITH A CERTIFICATE OF
AUTHENTICITY*
FREE MINCE PIES
WITH EVERY CHRISTMAS TREE*
10% DISCOUNT IN THE
BEDGEBURY GIFT SHOP*
BUY YOUR BRITISH GROWN
100% SANTA APPROVED
CHRISTMAS TREE
FROM BEDGEBURY
ENJOY FREE ADMISSION TO THE PINETUM AND FOREST AND THESE OTHER BENEFITS*
Luxury
Wreaths
For Sale
FREE STANDARD BIKE INNER TUBE
WITH EVERY CHRISTMAS TREE*
FREE PRIZE DRAW ENTRY
TO WIN PRIZES BELOW*
• Bedgebury - guided walk with tea and cake
• Café - £40 voucher
• Friends - membership
• Go Ape - £75 family ticket
OPEN FOR SALES ON
Fri 25th November – Sun 27th November
Fri 2nd December – Sun 4th December
Fri 9th December – Tues 20th December
FROM 10AM TO 4PM (UNTIL NOON ON THE 15TH DECEMBER)
Call 01580 879820 or visit
www.forestry.gov.uk/bedgebury
for more information
*Terms and Conditions
Visit our website for more information.
Michelham Priory
Historic House & Gardens
Christmas Gift & Craft Fair
12 th & 13 th Nov
Demo & Dine Evening*-19 th Nov,7pm
Our new Michelin Star trained chef demo
& 3-course meal
Christmas Lunch* - 1 st to 18 th Dec
2 or 3-course meal, for parties of 2 to 100.
Tudor Christmas - 3 rd & 4 th Dec
Christmas at the Priory
10 th -11 th & 17 th -18 th Dec
Christmas Workshops*, trail & crafts
for all the family!
*Advanced booking required
Winter
Specials
Menu @
Bedgebury
Café
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