Wealden Times | WT262 | March 2024 | Kitchen & Bathroom Supplement inside
The lifestyle magazine for Kent & Sussex - Inspirational Interiors, Fabulous Fashion, Delicious Dishes
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Life & <strong>Times</strong><br />
Take note! We’ve rounded up the best<br />
of what to see and do near you<br />
istockphoto.com/ writerfantast<br />
Beautiful<br />
Belmont<br />
Belmont near Faversham is often described as a ‘hidden gem’ of Kent,<br />
although perhaps not so hidden if you caught this elegant 18th century<br />
house – designed by Samuel Wyatt – and its glorious grounds on the<br />
Antiques Roadshow last year. The country house contains a number<br />
of impressive collections including Britain’s largest collection of<br />
Cazabon paintings and an extraordinary collections of clocks<br />
and watches. There are also the gorgeous gardens and cricket<br />
pitch (fixtures on website) to explore, amid this 3,000 acre<br />
estate. Best of all the tearoom is open all year round! They<br />
are hosting a number of events over the next few months<br />
including some tempting workshops. How about trying<br />
your hand at macrame, linocut printing, wild classroom<br />
family cooking or taking a tour of the clock collection<br />
or herb garden. We’ve got our eye on the paper<br />
peony workshop – run by Nicola Chatten from<br />
Plant and Paper – on May 13th. Take a look<br />
at the website and see what takes your fancy.<br />
belmont-house.org<br />
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See the works of Beethoven<br />
live on stage, performed by the<br />
English Piano Trio on 11th April<br />
at 7.30pm for the penultimate<br />
show of G Live’s annual Guildford<br />
International Concert Series.<br />
Renowned for their original and<br />
innovative Words and Music<br />
programmes, the English Piano Trio<br />
with distinguished actors Christopher<br />
Ravenscroft and Ann Penfold,<br />
portray Beethoven’s complex life.<br />
Combining contemporary accounts<br />
and letters with key repertoire from<br />
his great piano trios and most beloved<br />
piano sonatas, this promises to be a<br />
fascinating exploration of Beethoven’s<br />
iconic life and music. Tickets prices<br />
range from £12.50 to £35.<br />
trafalgartickets.com/g-live-guildford<br />
CHERRY<br />
CHARTWELL<br />
We love beautiful spring<br />
blossom and if you too are on the<br />
look out for places to enjoy this seasonal<br />
dose of joy, make sure to put Chartwell on<br />
your list. They are hosting an Easter Egg<br />
Hunt from 29th <strong>March</strong> until 14th<br />
April, and alongside the blossom,<br />
the trail will be decorated with<br />
hand-painted silk flags designed<br />
by local community groups<br />
thanks to kinetika.co.uk.<br />
Chocolate eggs and cherry<br />
blossom, what more<br />
could you want?<br />
nationaltrust.org.uk<br />
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