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EDITORIAL Hello readers, We are back with a double edition covering December 2009 and January 2010 so you can plan your whole Christmas and New Year ahead.

Please see page 10 & 11 and make the effort this year to make your own Christmas Cake with this great recipe. It will certainly taste better than one from a shop.

On page 15 we have listed special Christmas events throughout Kent to keep the little ones entertained.

And as always, this special edition is full of great places to visit in Kent.

Have a great Christmas and a happy new year.

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CONTENTS 2. Distributions & General 3. Contents & Editorial 4. What’s on 5. What’s on 6. What’s on 7. What’s on 8. What’s on 9. History & Heritage, places to visit 10. Fireworks Special 11. Where to go this Bonfire Night 12. Family days out 13. Family days out 14. Markets and Car Boot Sales 15. Christmas Fairs 16. Mother & Toddler Groups 17. Mother & Toddler Groups 18. Schools & Playgroups 19. Theatres, Cinemas & Museums 20. Clubs & Leisure 21-26. A~Z SERVICES & CLASSIFIEDS 27. Useful telephone number 28. ADVERTISE WITH US Published by: 121direct Editors: Kevin Norris, Canterbury Natalia Corbella, Canterbury Design input: Ethan Norris

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WHAT’S ON ~ DECEMBER & JANUARY In this double edition, we have a great line up for you.

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PLEASE NOTE ADMISSION FEES 28th & 29 November 10 to 4pm MAY APPLY. PLEASE CONTACT Christmas festival, gifts and crafts for sale by VENUES DIRECT FOR FURTHER traders, meet santa on his magical tractor sleigh INFORMATION and children will receive a yummy treat, mulled 4th December : 8pm wine and more...Kent Life Maidstone Kent The Bubble Club - EZIO: Deep, honest, emotional 14 Nlov - 24 December 2009 songs that hit a raw nerve; two lead guitarists The Hop Farm hosts a Christmas Extravaganza 'The Ezio Lunedei and Mark Booga Fowell together Christmas Market' and 'Santa's Magical Kingdom' form a perfect unit. Expect a breathtaking live where The Hop Farm will be transformed into a performance. Horsebridge Arts & Community magical Christmas land. The major festive Centre, 11 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, Kent experience will include a traditional Christmas CT5 1AF 01227 281174 www.horsebridgemarket featuring indoor and outdoor trade areas, centre.org.uk funfair, undercover ice rink and all The Hop Farm 5 December 2009 - 10 January 2010: attractions Various Cinderella: Join us for the greatest 1st dec to 24th dec pantomime of them all this Christmas when Christmas at the Castle. Step back in time and enjoy Cinderella takes to the stage starring Lesley a traditional Christmas at Leeds Castle. See the Joseph as our magical Fairy Godmother. The beautifully decorated castle rooms transformed into Orchard, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED a world of enchantment inspired by classic fairy 01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk tales; enjoy a warming lunch in the restaurant after 5th December: 9am - 1pm relaxed shopping in the castle shops and bring the Collectors Fair - Stamps & postcards: This is a children or grandchildren to meet Father Christmas small Stamp Fair involving local stamp dealers in his Grotto offering a range of stamps, covers and related 26 dec to 6th January collectable items to any interested members of Also at Leeds Castle ~ Fairy tale trail, search for the public. Further information available from the charachters from Fariy tales with a reward for organiser A&P Promotions. The Landmark Centre children completing the trail 10:00-17:00, Last 129 High Street Deal CT14 6BB 01304 Ticket Sold: 15:00, Last entry to castle: 15:30 270948 Leeds Castle, Maidstone Kent ME17 1PL 5 December 2009: 10am - 6pm Tue Dec 1, 2009 to Thu Dec 24, 2009 Christmas Tree Festival: Open day with various The Hop Farm Kent With over 50.000 tickets stalls and refreshments. Culminating at 5pm with available for the 2 and a half hour experience, a Christian Aid 'Big Christmas Sing'. Price: Free Christmas scenes brought to life through magic admission to open day - Big Sing Gillingham tunnels, special effects and a Sky diving Santa Methodist Church, Third Avenue, Gillingham Kent.

Claus & Christmas Market - The Hop Farm ME7 2LU 01634 Tonbridge Kent TN126PY 575139 www.medwaymethodistchurch.org.uk 3rd to 5th December: 7.30pm 5th December 2009: 7.00pm-10pm Beauty and the Beast: It’s Behind You! Oh yes it is!!

M.A.P.S Christmas Disco and Karoake Night: This Don’t miss St Edmund’s first-ever pantomime is an event that welcomes everyone including performed by the Senior, Junior and Pre-Prep people who have a learning disability. There is a Schools. A musical extravaganza for the whole tuck shop open throughout event as well as family School HallSt Edmund's School Canterbury Dancing,Singing and plenty of music!Walderslade St Thomas Hill CT2 8HU 01227 Baptist Church Catkin Close, ME5 475600 www.stedmunds.org.uk 07770912437 www.mapsactivityprogrammes.co 4th December: 7.30 pm Christmas Spectacular: An informal concert of festival music. Performers include Tonbridge ADVERTISE YOUR EVENT School's Big Bands, Chamber Orchestra, Vocal Email: thebigw@121direct.co.uk / Group and Wind Ensembles. EM Forster Theatre tel: (07982) 869692 Tonbridge School High Street Tonbridge TN9 1JP01732304241

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WHAT’S ON ~ DECEMBER & JANUARY 5th December: 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m.

St. Laurence Church Christmas Bazaar: Price: Donations Venue: St. Laurence Parish Hall, High Street St. Lawrence. Ramsgate CT11 0QT 01843 592478 5th December 2009: 7.30pm The Darent Valley Choir Concert: This year, our Musical Director Ben Odom has chosen as our main work Vivaldi's Gloria together with favourite carols and one or two not so well known. St Mary's Church, Swanley BR8 7AQ 01474 815591 & 01959 523279 www.dvchoir.org.uk 5th December: 7.30pm An Evening of Baroque Music for recorder and oboe: Performed by Award Winning Whitstable Recorder Ensemble. Members of this Group performed at a recent Schools' Prom at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Concert profits shared between Strode Park Foundation & new musical instruments. Tickets from Strode Park Shop Tankerton or phone 01227 275709 Swalecliffe Free Church (Baptist), Herne Bay Road, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, Kent CT5 2LR 5th December: 7.30pm Charity Christmas Concert: Concert by the Snowdown Colliery Male Voice Choir to raise funds for Canterbury Oast Trust, a charity that provides homes, care, training and opportunities for adults with a learning disability. The choir are returning by popular demand. The Falcon Centre Rare Breeds Centre Woodchurch Ashford TN26 2HZ do not use Sat Nav ! 01233 732684/01580 766683 5th December: 7.30pm 6th December: pick ups from 10.00am Dickens Country Christmas: Join us on a tour to Gads Hill, home of Charles Dickens and take a stroll through the winter woodlands before lunch in a country pub.

Afterwards we will go to the setting of Great Expecations where we enjoy a Victorian tipple tour of Dickens Country. Pick ups throughout Medway and Gravesham 07588 727510 6th December 2009: 12.00pm to 3.00pm Christmas Fayre: Christmas Fayre will be held at Our Lady of Hartley School, come and meet Father Christmas, other attractions for the family a chocolate and bottle tombolas, raffles, games, toy stalls and much much more……entry by donation Our Lady of Hartley RC Primary School, Stack Lane, Hartley, Longfield, Kent DA3 8BL 07947758739

7 December: 7.30pm Marty Wilde & The Wildcats: One of the greatest names of ’50s and ’60s music looks back at a career spanning over fifty years of Rock and Roll. Join Marty as he presents a stunning evening of Rock memories from his own vaults, and also pays homage to friends who helped shape the nature of British Rock and Roll. The Orchard, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED 01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk 10 Dec - 3 Jan: 3pm and 7pm A Christmas Carol at Trinity Theatre: Trinity Theatre and TTC present Neil Bartlett's version of Dickens' classic Christmas tale.

Join the team that brought you last years sell out 'Worzel Gummidge The Musical' as they vividly being to life the miser Scrooge and his haunting by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet-to-Come! Trinity Theatre Church Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1JP 01892 678678 www.trinitytheatre.net

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WHAT’S ON ~ DECEMBER & JANUARY ADMISSION FEES MAY APPLY - PLEASE CONTACT VENUES LISTED BELOW FOR DETAILS 10 December: 7.30pm Amnesty film night: Come to a special film night at the Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks, held by Amnesty International. The film we're showing is Nineteen Eighty-Four, the bid screen version of George Orwell's dark political thriller. Big Brother is watching us all! Stag Community Arts Centre, London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1ZZ 01732 451548 11th Dec to 3rd January: 10am, 2.30pm, 5pm Cinderella: The well-known and much-loved tale of Cinderella’s encounter with her Fairy Godmother and Prince Charming includes much comedy with her grotesque and funny ugly sisters and faithfull friend Buttons. This year’s production will feature many colourful scenes, spectacular effects, live music and a dancing chorus cast from the Theatre’s successful in house Arts School pupils. Granville Theatre Victoria Parade Ramsgate Kent CT11 8DG 01843 591750 www.granvilletheatre.com 11th December: 7.45 pm Christmas Concert: Gravesend Entertainment and Musical Society (GEMS) Choir present an evening of Christmas songs and carols, with audience partipation, raffle and refreshments.

Chalk Parish Community Hall Chalk Road Chalk DA12 2ND Joyce 01474 560731 or Josie 01474 363778 12th December: 10am - 4pm Collectors Fair - Stamps & Postcards: This is a small Stamp Fair involving local stamp dealers offering a range of stamps, covers and related collectable items to any interested members of the public. Further information available from the organiser A&P Promotions. Biggin Hall Biggin Street Dover CT16 1DL 01304 829827 or 07702270948 12th December: 7.30 pm Christmas Concert: Gravesend Entertainment and Musical Society (GEMS) Choir present an evening of Christmas songs and carols, with audience participation. Proceeds to the Church restoration fund. Milton Parish Church St Peter and St Paul East Milton Road Gravesend DA12 2JL Clare 01474 357476 or Josie 01474 363778 12th December: 7.45 pm The Ulimate Juke Box PArty: Let the good times roll with this production that is wowing audiences all over the country. Over 60 songs including those from Dusty Springfield, Meatloaf, Grease and Buddy. Brilliant party atmospher that will have everyone on their feet and dancing. Book early and put you dancing shoes on! Queen's Hall Theatre, Waterloo Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JD 01580 711856 www.queenshalltheatre.co.uk

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13th December - 18th April: 2pm Robinson Crusoe: the Lost Jedi Knight: Professional interactive play for 5-12s! Kids come onstage throughout! Spotlites @ Kings Theatre 338 High Street Chatham ME4 4NR 01634 829468 www.spotlites.co.uk 14 December: 7.30pm Merry Xmas Everybody Tour: This is the perfect way to get Christmas started! The Orchard, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED 01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk 16th December: 7.45 pm Wildlife of the Rocky Mountains: Tonbridge RSPB illustrated talk by Ian Rumley-Dawson on a cross section of some of the Canadian animals and plants. All are welcome. St Philip's Church, Salisbury Road, Tonbridge TN10 4PA 01732 366660 www.rspb.org.uk/groups/tonbridge 17 December 2009 : 7.30pm Talk: The Plant Hunters, at Hadlow College: The Plant Hunters Thursday 17 December A talk by Stephen Harmer on the famous men and women who risked life and limb to bring us the plants from overseas that we now enjoy in our gardens.

7.30pm talk in Pym Hall. Hadlow College, Tonbridge, Kent. TN11 OAL. www.hadlow.ac.uk Hadlow College, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 0AL 01732 853211, 0500 551434 www.hadlow.ac.uk

WHAT’S ON ~ DECEMBER & JANUARY PLEASE NOTE ADMISSION FEES MAY APPLY. PLEASE CONTACT VENUES DIRECT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION 18th December: 7.30 pm The Lovedays: Live music from Maidstone band.

The sounds of the 60's pulled kicking and screaming into the 21st century. The Lovedays perform their own material with influences from Roy Wood, The Beatles, The Beach Boys.

Smarden Charter Hall, Pluckley Road, Samrden, Ashford, Kent. TN27 8NF 01233 770628 18 December: 8pm Jongleurs: Expect the best of the British stand-up circuit in this fantastic show. Three comedians and a compere take to the stage to tickle your funny bone – watch out in the local press and on our website for full details of the line-up.The Orchard, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED 01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk 18th December: 8pm Blue Rhythm Kings: BRK have gained a reputation as one of the few bands in the country performing jazz in an authentic 20’s style and are influenced, in particular, by the great jazz masters of that era.

Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, 11 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1AF 01227 281174 www.horsebridge-centre.org.uk 19th December: 7pm The Wrotham Christmas Concert: Wrotham Festival Chamber Choir, a concert of traditional & contemporary seasonal music & readings,including a performance from the newly formed Wrotham Community Choir.The concert is preceeded by the pealing of the church bells.Tickets from the church,The Wrotham Shop and on the door on the night. St George's Church The Square High St Wrrotham 19th December: 8pm The Trouser Trumpets- A Very Trouser Trumpets Christmas: A truly triuphant evening of music,merriment,multi-media madness and lunacy wrapped up in a big Christmassy bow! Seasonal surprises and visual treats courtesy of Professor Lampoonerie and his Amazing Electromagical Picturescope! Come all ye faithful! Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, 11 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1AF 01227

21st and 22nd Dec from 10-4pm Santa’s Grotto at Canterbury Environment Education Centre. Monday/Tuesday. Visit Santa in his grotto on Teddy Bear’s Island and receive a free gift to take home. No booking required.

Canterbury Environmental Education Centre, Broad Oak Rd, Canterbury Kent CT2 7PX Mon Dec 21, 2009 to Tue Dec 22, 2009 New Year’s Day walk and brunch A guided walk in the woodland followed by a hearty New Year’s brunch. Booking Essential 01732 863087. 10am 1pm National Trust Meet at Chartwell Restaurant.

Chartwell Restaurant, 01732 863087 Chartwell Mapleton Road Westerham Kent TN16 1PS Fri Jan 1, 2010 New Year Brunches & Treks Enjoy a full English breakfast followed by an informal guided walk across the Estate. Booking Essential 01732 811314.

10am - 12.30pm National Trust Meet at Mote Restaurant Ightham Mote Mote Road Ivy Hatch Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0NT Fri Jan 1, 2010 to Sat Jan 2, 2010 Cinderella Dickens World will be hosting the traditional family pantomime, Cinderella. Offering great value for all the family, all ticket prices include burger, Jelly & a soft drink before the show. Bookings now being taken on 01634 890421, or visit www.dickensworld.co.uk.3.30pm.

The Britannia Theatre, Dickens World, Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime Kent ME4 4LL Fri Jan 1, 2010 An Introduction to British Architecture WEA Course: We will be looking at not only famous and well known buildings including of course, Canterbury Cathedral but also lesser known parish churches. We will look at castles and abbeys and medieval houses. As we get nearer the present, buildings will be set a Booking information: 01634 298 600. 14:00 Mondays, 22 March,Enquiries:020 7426 3450 The Dominican Priory St Peter’s Lane Kent Mon Jan 11, 2010 The Marian Consort An eight vocal ensemble performing Renaissance and Baroque masterpieces under the direction of Rory McCleery Single Concert 7:30 PM St Gregory’s Centre for Music, North Holmes Road, Canterbury CT1 1NX Kent CT1 1NX

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Thu Jan 14, 2010 FAMILY DAY AT DOVER MUSEUM Adults and children alike can make and decorate a Victorian style box, Choose from a variety of designs, Drop in anytime between 10.00 - 16.30 Tel: 01304 201066 10.00 - 16.30 Dover Museum, Market Square, Dover, Kent CT16 1PB 23 January 2010 24 January 2010 Mineral enthusiasts are set to wowed at the amazing array of crystals and precious stones on sale at The Hop Farm Rock 'n' Gem Show. Gems, fossils and beads ranging from pocket money prices to thousands of pounds will ensure there is a gift within all budgets. The exhibition will take place at The Hop Farm on Saturday 23 January from 10am to 5pm and Sunday 24 January from 10am to 4pm 31st January 8am to noon INDOOR BOOT FAIR For a wide variety of stalls plus refreshments. Contact us to book your stall.

Entrance by donation to village hall funds. CAPEL-LE-FERNE VILLAGE HALL., LANCASTER AVENUE, CAPEL-LE-FERNE, NR. FOLKESTONE Kent CT18 7LX

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HISTORY & HERITAGE Canterbury has lots of history to offer, cobbled streets, the stunning Cathedral, roman ruins, beautiful buildings & more. Here are some of the wonderful places you can visit in Canterbury, Whitstable & Herne Bay. CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL Canterbury's main historical attraction.

A must see, absolutely stunning The Precincts, Canterbury (01227) 762862 NORMAN CASTLE Here you can see the remains of a Norman castle, there is a seating area with splendid views.

Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 378100 GREYFRIARS CHAPEL This is a 13th century building. The oldest Franciscan building in Britain and the only remains of Greyfriars.

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Longport, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 767345 WHITSTABLE CASTLE This Castle was originally a manor house, it was purchased for the town in 1935 and in use by the Council until 1972.

Tower Hill, Whitstable, Kent WHITSTABLE OYSTER YAWL This oyster yawl, was built in 1890.You can now visit the yawl in Island Wall close to where she was built Island Wall, Whitstable, Kent HERNE WINDMILL A windmill built in 1789 Owned by Kent County Council, Mill Lane, Herne Bay Kent (01227) 722332 RECULVER TOWERS AND NORMAN FORT The twin towers of St Mary's Church are visible for miles. Reculver Lane, Reculver, Herne Bay (01227 )740676

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CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE There are many recipes for classic Christmas cake. Here is one for you to try this year if you dare!

Christmas Cake Makes 1 x 20cm (8in) cake 675g (11⁄2 lb) mixed dried fruit 115g (4oz) mixed candied peel, chopped quartered 300g (101⁄2oz) plain flour 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg 225g (8oz) lightly salted butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 medium eggs 1 tbsp milk

115g (4oz) blanched flaked almonds 115g (4oz) glacier cherries, well rinsed, then 1 tsp powdered cinnamon finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 225g (8oz) soft brown sugar, light or dark 1 tbsp black treacle 1⁄2 tsp bicarbonate of soda brandy

1 Preheat the oven to 140˚C/275˚F/gas mark 1, and line a 20cm (8in) cake tin with a layer of brown paper, then a layer of Bakewell paper.

2 Mix the dried fruit, almonds, peel and cherries in a huge bowl. Turn them well and add the flour, spices and lemon zest and juice.

3 Cream the butter and sugar thoroughly, then add the vanilla extract and treacle.

Still beating, incorporate the eggs, then stir the mixture into the fruit and flour.

Finally, dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in the milk and stir this into the fruit thoroughly as well. Add brandy to taste by the spoonful, until you have a soft dropping consistency.

4 Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and hollow out the top slightly. Bake for 31⁄2 hours, then test it with a larding needle or skewer (if this is just dry, the cake is ready). Remove the cake from the oven, when it is done, and leave it to cool in its tin.

5 When cool, peel off the Bakewell and brown paper. Wrap in clingfilm, and then put into an airtight tin (or in foil). The usual thing is to keep the cake for at least a month before icing it, and to sprinkle it occasionally with more brandy.

6 To finish off the cake for Christmas, you will need marzipan and icing (see the recipes on the following page). Do not buy the marzipan ready-made – your own may not look as yellow as it does in the shop, but it will taste much better! Keep reading on the following page....

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CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE Almond Paste or Marzipan Why not put that little bit of extra effort in this year and make your own marzipan; Covers a 20cm (8in) cake 225g (8oz) icing sugar, plus extra for dusting 500g (1lb 2oz) ground almonds 1 large egg (weighing about75g/23⁄4 oz) 3-4 tsp lemon juice glaze: 1 tbsp apricot jam 1 Sift the sugar into a bowl and mix in the almonds. Beat the egg well, then add it and the lemon juice to the dry ingredients. Using a wooden spoon, beat to a firm paste, then knead on a work surface that has been sprinkled with icing sugar. (If you don’t find most marzipan too sweet, add another 225g/8oz sugar and use 2 medium eggs instead of 1 large.)

2 Slice the top from the cake to make it even, then turn it upside down and put it on a wire rack.

Boil the jam and 1 tbsp water in a small pan, sieve it into a bowl and, while it is hot, brush some over the top (what was the bottom) of the cake.

3 Set aside a third of the marzipan and roll out the rest to a circle a little larger than the cake – do this on a sheet of clean greaseproof and use the cake tin as a guide. Press the glazed side of the cake down on to the marzipan. Remove the paper and smooth the marzipan over the sides.

4 Measure the depth of the cake and its circumference. Roll out the remaining marzipan to these measurements, again on a sheet of greaseproof. Brush the cake sides with the remaining hot apricot glaze and roll it slowly along the strip of marzipan. Pat everything into place, closing the cracks, and put the cake back on its rack.

Royal Icing Covers a 20cm (8in) cake: 4 small egg whites 4 tsp lemon juice 1kg (2 1⁄4 lb) icing sugar, sifted 1 Whisk the egg whites until they are white and foamy but not stiff. Stir in the lemon juice, then the sugar, bit by bit, using a wooden spoon. When everything is combined, continue to beat the mixture until it is a dazzling white. Cover the basin and leave for an hour before using.

2 To ice the cake, have a bowl of hot water handy. Put half the icing on the cake, dip the palette knife into the hot water (it shouldn’t be too wet), then use it to spread the icing. Cover the cake, then put on the remaining icing, either roughly to make a snowy effect or with the aid of a forcing bag and nozzles. Leave for at least 2 days to set before eating.

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FAMILY DAYS OUT INDOORS PLANET LAZER A great fun day out for all. www.laserarena.co.uk/ 41 St. George's Place, Canterbury 787377 CANTERBURY TALES Step into medieval Canterbury with Geoffrey Chaucer and his colourful characters on their magical pilgrimage from London to the shrine of St Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral, St. Margaret's Street, Canterbury (01227) 479227 KIDS KINGDOM Indoor play park. Fun for children all ages. Ashford road, Chartham, (01227) 732323 HERNE BAY HIPPODROME Children Indoor Play Area with snack bar and lots of refreshments. Open daily from 10am Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent (01227) 366299 LASER RUSH Great fun for all ages. Good for parties and all other social events. 45a Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate, Millstrood Road, Whitstable (01227) 272700 SNAPPY’S ADVENTURE PLAYCENTRE Adventure Play, children's parties, family restaurant 45b Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate, Millstrood Road, Whitstable (01227) 282100 AMF BOWLING WHITSTABLE - Bowl Tower Parade CT52BJ / (0844) 8263037 ASHFORD,43/79 Station Road Kent TN231PP / (0844) 8263010 MAIDSTONE59/71 King Street Kent ME141DF / (0844) 8263023 IMAGINE Indoor play park. soft play area for babies, sports zone, restaurant Millbank Rd, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent TN233JD / (01233) 650789 KIDS SAFARI DOVER Unit 1 Whitfiesd court, White Cliffs Business Park, Dover CT16 EH

INDOORS & OUTDOORS WHITEFRIARS SHOPPING CENTRE A great shopping experience in the heart of Canterbury FARMING WORLD FAVERSHAM Animals, kids play area, Nash Court Boughton Faversham ME139HY / (01227) 751144 LEEDS CASTLE Acres of beautiful grounds, varied events all year. Maidstone, ME171PL / (01622) 765400 HOP FARM Family fun day out, wax museum, indoor play area. The Hop Farm Family Park Paddock Wood, Tonbridge Kent TN126PY/ (01622) 872068 KENT LIFE Family fun, animals, open houses. Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, ME143AU/(01622) 763936 RARE BREEDS CENTRE Lots of family fun, see and feed the animals, play areas, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN263RJ DIGGERLAND Great indoor & outdoor fun. Roman Way, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Strood, ME22NU

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FAMILY DAYS OUT We have listed a complete rundown of Indoor and Outdoor entertainment which suits all ages.

We love to hear from our readers, if you visit one of these places, we would like to hear from you and will include your letter in one of our future editions.

OUTDOORS CANTERBURY RIVER NAVIGATION COMPANY Relaxing trips along the River. Wonderful scenery & chauffeured by experienced boatmen.

Westgate Grove, Canterbury (07816 )760869 BLEAN WOODS The largest woods in Kent. Enjoy the bleans varied wild life, learn some history, Canterbury CANTERBURY TOURIST GUIDES Official Canterbury Green Badge tourist guides, providing walking tours of the city in English and several European languages. 12-13 Sun Street, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 459779 DANE JOHN GARDENS Recently judged one of the best parks in the country, Dane John Gardens has been awarded both the Green Flag Award and the Green Heritage Site Award. Canterbury 01227) 862000 DRUIDSTONE PARK Enchanted woodland. Farmyard. Play areas. Honey Hill, Blean, Canterbury (01227) 765168 GHOST TOUR Meet on St Margaret's for a tour. A mix of history, humour and haunting Canterbury HOWLETTS WILD ANIMAL PARK A 90 acre wild adventure in beautiful parkland, the world's largest family group of gorillas in captivity.

Bekesbourne Road, Bekesbourne, Canterbury(0844) 8424647 WESTGATE GARDENS A beautifully landscaped garden by the River Stour adjacent to Westgate Towers..

Westgate Grove, Canterbury (01227) 862000 WILDWOOD Woodland Discovery Park is an ideal day out for all the family. Experience British wildlife.

Wildwood's mission is to educate all about our active and once native wildlife, Herne Common Herne Bay (0871) 7820081 WINGHAM WILDLIFE PARK Meet various animals including our American Alligator, cafe, kids play area, experience the hands on talks about reptiles. Rusham Road, Wingham, Canterbury (01227) 720836 PORT LYMPNE WILDLIFE PARK A 350 wild animal park set in natural wild countryside, safari ride, historic mansion, Lympe FOLKESTONE SKI CENTRE Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT195HX / (01303) 850222 CANTERBURY HISTORIC RIVER TOURS Kings Bridge, St Peter's Street, Canterbury (07790) 534744

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MARKETS & CAR BOOTS MARKETS

We have tried to cover as many markets and car boot sales as we can find, if you would like to see yours listed or if there are any no longer running , please contact us.

CAR BOOT SALES ADDINGTON CAR BOOT SALE - 150 STALLS Meadow Crest Farm, London Rd - Saturdays ASHFORD CAR BOOT SALE Orbital Park - Sundays CRAYFORD CAR BOOT SALE Perry Street roundabout, Sidcup - Saturdays GREENWAYS CAR BOOT SALE London Rd, West Malling - Sundays HEWITTS FARM CAR BOOT SALE Court Rd, Orpington - Sundays ORPINGTON CAR BOOT SALE - 200 STALLS Tripes Farm, Chelsfield Lane, Orpington Sundays SANDWICH CAR BOOT SALE - 180 STALLS Barville Farm, Sandwich Thursdays & Sundays IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LIST YOUR EVENT IN NEXT MONTHS EDITION PLEASE CONTACT US Email: thebigw@121direct.co.uk Tel. no: (07982) 869692

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ASHFORD CATTLE MARKET Orbital Park Ashford - 200 stalls - Saturdays BOROUGH GREEN British rail car park - 200 stalls - Sundays CANTERBURY City Centre - 60-120 stalls Wednesdays & Fridays CANTERBURY BOHEMIA ARTS & CRAFTS Guildhall Street & Palace St. every 4th Sat & Sun of the month DARTFORD Priory shopping centre, Instone Rd 251 stalls-Thurs.

DEAL High St. - 98 stalls - Saturdays DOVER The Euro market - 70 stalls Mon, Wed, Fri. GILLINGHAM Town Centre - 53 stalls Mondays to Saturdays GRAVESEND High St. Queen St. 100 Mon-Sat indoor - 150 Sat outdoor HERNE BAY William Street - 140 stalls - Saturdays MAIDSTONE Lockmeadow market, Barker Rd. 150stalls,Tues & Sat NEXT TO MORRISONS WINCHEAP Next to Morrison's - Sunday RAINHAM Town Centre - 65 stalls - Thursdays RAMSGATE Staffordshire St. car park & town centre Saturdays STROOD High St. - 100stalls - Tues & Sat: general, Sun: bric brac SWANLEY Town Centre High St. - 100stalls Wednesdays TUNBRIDGE WELLS Royal Victoria Shop Centre - 40 stalls Wed to Sat WHITSTABLE Gorral Tank - 110 stalls - Thursdays

CHRISTMAS MARKETS & FAIRS Check out this amazing line up of Christmas events for all the family in Kent 26 dec to 6th January At Leeds Castle ~ Fairy tale trail, search for charachters from Fariy tales with a reward for children completing the trail 10:00-17:00, Last Ticket Sold: 15:00, Last entry to castle: 15:30 Leeds Castle, Maidstone Kent ME17 1PL

21st and 22nd Dec from 104pm Santa’s Grotto at Canterbury Environment Education Centre. Monday/Tuesday.

Visit Santa in his grotto on Teddy Bear’s Island and receive a free gift to take home. No booking required.

Canterbury Environmental Education Centre, Broad Oak Rd, Canterbury Kent CT2 7PX

Fri Nov 20, 2009 to Sun Jan 3, 2010 Bluewater Winter Wonderland Bluewater, Europe’s leading retail and leisure destination, will celebrate the launch of the festive season opening its Winter Wonderland on 20th November with a light switch on event and fabulous fireworks display. Located outside The West Village, the Winter Wonderland offers fantastic family entertainment with a Santa’s grotto, Ice Rink, Fun Fair and Traditional Christmas Market!

OPENING HOURS Mon to Sat: 10am -10pm, Sun: 10am-5pm, 21st – 23rd Dec: 10am-11pm, Christmas Eve: 10am-6pm, Christmas Day: Closed, Boxing Day: 10am-6pm, New Years Eve: 10am-6pm, New Years Day: 10am-6pm Winter Wonderland, The West Village, Bluewater, Greenhithe Kent DA9 9S

Mon Nov 23, 2009 to Wed Dec 23 Westwood Cross Christmas Market Picturesque market stalls in traditional wooden cabins will be offering a regularly changing selection of special gifts and craftwork.

Westwood Cross Shopping and Leisure Centre, Broadstairs Kent CT10 2BF

Tue Dec 1, 2009 to Thu Dec 24, 2009 The Hop Farm Kent With over 50.000 tickets available for the 2 and a half hour experience, Christmas scenes brought to life through magic tunnels, special effects and a Sky diving Santa Claus & Christmas Market - The Hop Farm Tonbridge Kent TN126PY 14 Nlov - 24 December The Hop Farm hosts a Christmas Extravaganza 'The Christmas Market' and 'Santa's Magical Kingdom' where The Hop Farm will be transformed into a magical Christmas land. The major festive experience will include a traditional Christmas market featuring indoor and outdoor trade areas, funfair, undercover ice rink and all The Hop Farm attractions

1st dec to 24th dec 19th December: 8pm The Trouser Trumpets- A Very Trouser Trumpets Christmas: A truly triuphant evening of music,merriment,multi-media madness and lunacy wrapped up in a big Christmassy bow!

Seasonal surprises and visual treats courtesy of Professor Lampoonerie and his Amazing Electromagical Picturescope!

Come all ye faithful!

Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, 11 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1AF 01227

Christmas at the Castle.

Step back in time and enjoy a traditional Christmas at Leeds Castle. See the beautifully decorated castle rooms transformed into a world of enchantment inspired by classic fairy tales; enjoy a warming lunch in the restaurant after relaxed shopping in the castle shops and bring the children or grandchildren to meet Father Christmas in his Grotto

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MOTHER & TODDLER GROUPS COFFEE MORNINGS This section is for all those mums, expectant mums, and dads with babies and toddlers who would like to get together with other parents and children. We have tried to cover as many groups and coffee mornings as we can get our hands on.

These events are great for meeting new mums & dads, especially if you have just moved to the area. They are full of useful information and more.

Please note some fees may apply, please contact the group for information.

ASH PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Ash Village Hall, Queens Road, Ash, Canterbury, CT32BG / (01304) 813249 Mon 10-12pm AYLESHAM PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Neighbourhood Centre, Ackholt Road, Aylesham, Canterbury, Kent, CT33AJ / (01304) 840134 www.aylesham-np.org.uk/ Wed & Thurs 9.30 to 11..30am TERM TIME ONLY BIG TUMS & LITTLE ONES Riverside Children's Centre, Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, CT27PH / (01227) 475550 www.riverside.childrencentre.org/ Thurs, 1-2.30pm UNDER 12 MONTHS. TERM TIME ONLY BUMBLE BEES St. Mary Bredin Church, 59 Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, KENT, CT13JN / (01227) 453777 www.smb.org.uk/events Mon 10-11.30pm TERM TIME ONLY CHARTHAM PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Chartham CP School, Shalmsford Street, Chartham, Canterbury, KENT, CT47QN / (01227) 731957 www.charthamprimary.org.uk/ Mon 10-12:30am TERM TIME ONLY COFFEE & CAOS Thanington Neighbourhood Resource Centre, Thanington Road, Canterbury, CT13XB / (01227) 767720 www.thaningtonnrc.co.uk/ Every Friday 10am-12pm TERM TIME ONLY FAMILY FUNTIME Riverside Centre, Kingsmead Rd,Canterbury CT27PH / (01227) 475550.www.riverside.childrencentre.org/ FAMILY MATTERS Littlebourne Chapel, Nargate Street, Canterbury, CT31UH / (01227) 765215 Mon- 10am -Playtime Tues 10 am. Toddlers Club Wed-1.30 pm -Little Sonbeams Toddlers Thurs-10 am -Music Box. TERM TIME ONLY FIRST STEPS Aylesham Neighbourhood Project, Veranda Block, Acholt Road, Aylesham, CT33AJ / (01304) 840134 www.aylesham-np.org.uk Every Monday morning from 10am-11.30

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MOTHER & TODDLER GROUPS COFFEE MORNINGS KENT CLOTH NAPPY COFFEE MORNINGS (for parents who use cloth nappies) Riverside Children's Centre, Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, CT27PH (01227) 475550 www.canterburkcnn.com First Monday of each month, except bank holidays 10.30am 12pm LITTLE HANDS CC DADDY COOL Little Hands Children's Centre, Hollowmede, Canterbury , Kent , CT13SD / (01227) 457087 www.riverside.childrencentre.org/ Tuesdays 10am - 11.30am LITTLE HANDS CC FRIDAY FUN Little Hands Children's Centre, Hollowmede, Canterbury, Kent, CT13SD / (01227) 457087 1.30-3pm every Friday. Suitable for children from 2 years TERM TIME ONLY LITTLE HANDS CC PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Children's Centre, Hollowmede, Canterbury CT13SD (01227) 457087 Mon.9-10.30am during term time.

LITTLE HANDS CC SING & SIGN Children's Centre,Hollowmede,Canterbury,CT13SD (01227) 457087 easyurl.net/Little Hands Mondays 2 to 2:45pm Pre-booking required Adults with children 6+ months LITTLE HANDS CC UNDER ONE’S GROUPS Little Hands CC, Hollowmede, Canterbury,CT13SD (01227) 457087 Thurs 1:30 to 3pm LITTLE SEEDS PARENT & TODDLER GROUP TERM TIME ONLY Canterbury Baptist Church, St George's Place. Canterbury,(01227) 456204 Tues 9.30-11.30 LUNCH CLUB Veranda block Acholt Rd, Aylesham, CT33AJ (01304) 840134 Tues 9.30-11.30am TERM TIME ONLY MONKTON MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP Monkton Recreation,Monkton Road, Minster, Ramsgate, (07836) 244705 Wed 9.30-11.30pm NOAHS ARK PARENT & TODDLER GROUP St Thomas's R.C. Church Hall, Burgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT12HJ / (01843) 850907 Thu 10am -12 Parent and toddler session Thu 1pm-2:15pm all join in music movement stories games NORTHGATE EARLY YEARS PARENT 9.30 to 11.30 Thanington Neighbou. Resource centre, Thanington road, Canterbury,(01227) 767720 Wed NORTHGATE WARD COMMUNITY CENTRE Military Rd, Canterbury CT11YX /(01227) 785293 www.infonorthgate.org/ PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Rough Common, Canterbury Kent, CT2 Fridays 1.15pm to 2.45pm QUERNS FAMILY GROUP Querns place, Canterbury CT11PY Mon & Tues 10 to 12pm (01227) 475550 SEEDLINGS PARENTS & TODDLERS GROUP Barton Church Hall, 32 Barton Road, Canterbury, CT1 1YQ (01227) 470086 Thursday 10am to 12pm THANK GOODNESS IT’S FRIDAY Howe Barracks Comm. Centre Canterbury, (01227) 475550 Friday 9.30am to 11.30pm THURSDAY GROUP Northgate Ward Comm. Centre, Military Rd, Canterbury, (01227) 475550 Thurs 10 - 12.30pm TOTS & TEA Thanington Neighbourhood centre, Ashford Rd,Canterbury WINGHAM MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP Wingham Village Hall, School lane, Wingham, Canterbury,CT11BD / (01304) 813672

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SCHOOLS & PLAYGROUPS Please see Canterbury & villages choice of playgroups, primary schools and secondary schools. You can email us with school events you would like to see listed. For further details regarding location, ofsted reports, etc you may contact the schools direct, thank you

PLAYGROUPS / PRE-SCHOOL City view pre-school Beauherne (01227) 784694 Elham pre-school (01303) 840128 Highfield day nursery, Harbledown (01227) 464230 Little Friends day nursery,Canterbury(01227) 451310 Littlebourne ladybirds (01227) 722955 New House nursery, New house lane (01227) 765413 Petham pre-school playgroup (01227) 700021 Pilgrims Way Nursery, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1XU See saw pre-school, Wingham (01227) 722741 Sturry pre-school (01227) 719577 Tankerton Bay Nursery School, 01227 272026 The Firs Nursery, Chartham (01227) 731876 The Hersden’s under 5’s (01227) 713120 The squirrels pre-school (01227) 766537 Westbere playgroup (01227) 752378 Woodpeckers nursery, Bridge (01227) 831159 Wincheap pre-school (01227) 471233

PRIMARY SCHOOLS Adisham CofE Primary School (01304) 840246 Aylesham Primary School (01304) 840392 Barham CofE Primary School (01227) 831312 Blean Primary School (01227) 471254 Bridge & Patrixbourne CofE Primary (01227) 830276 Cartwright & Kelsey CofE Primary (01304) 812539 Chartham Primary School (01227) 738225 Chislet CofE Primary School (01227) 860295 Goodnestone CofE Primary School (01304) 840329 Hersden Community Primary School (01227) 710414 Hoath Primary School (01227) 860249 Kingsmead Primary School (01227) 462360 Littlebourne CofE Primary School (01227) 721671 Parkside Community Primary (01227) 464956 Petham Primary School (01227) 700260 Pilgrims Way Primary School (01227) 760084 Preston Primary School (01227) 722235 Stelling Minnis CofE Primary School (01227) 709218 St. Peter’s Methodist Primary (01227) 464392 St. Thomas Catholic Primary School (01227) 462539 Sturry CofE Primary School (01227) 710477 Wickhambreaux CofE Primary (01227( 721300 Wincheap Primary School (01227) 464134 Wingham Primary School (01227) 720277

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SECONDARY SCHOOLS St. Anselm’s Catholic School (01227) 862200 Chaucer Technology School (01227) 763636 Simon Langton Girl Grammar School (01227) 463711 Stafford House College (01227) 66540 Barton Court Grammar School (01227) 464600 Simon Langton Grammar for boys (01227) 463567 The Kings School, Canterbury (01227) 595501 Canterbury High School (01227) 463971 The Archbishop’s School (01227) 765805 St. Edmunds School (01227) 475600 Kent College, Canterbury (01227) 763231 Kent College International Centre ( 01227) 763231 Spires Academy (01227) 710392 Canterbury Steiner School Ltd ( 01227) 738285 Herne Bay High School (01227) 361221 The Community College Whitstable 01227 272362

11 High Street Canterbury CT1 2JE www.costa.co.uk

MUSEUMS, CINEMAS & THEATRES Kent offers a variety of theatres, cinemas & wonderful museums There is a mixture of items on display in the museums for both adults and children to enjoy

MUSEUMS

CINEMAS

WESTGATE TOWER MUSEUM Westgate, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 789576 Around for six centuries. This is Canterbury’s gateway to the centre of the city CANTERBURY ROMAN MUSEUM 11a Butchery Lane, Canterbury (01227) 785575 Remains of a Roman house, mosaics, underground, real roman objects and remains.

MUSEUM OF CANTERBURY Stour Street, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 475202 The museum has pre-Roman times to the present on view to the public RUPERT BEAR MUSEUM Stour Street, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 452747 Come to see Rupert and friends, lots of things to do and see, a great day out HERNE BAY MUSEUM AND GALLERY 8 William Street, Herne Bay, (01227) 475214 The museum explains the history of Herne bay, its piers fate and a varied art gallery WHITSTABLE MUSEUM & ART GALLERY 5 Oxford Street, Whitstable, (01227) 475214 Come to see Whitstable's coastal community in this great museum.

Carlton - Westgate on Sea (01843) 832019 Cineworld - Ashford (0871) 2208000 Kavanagh - Herne Bay (01227) 362228 New Century Sittingbourne (01795) 426018 Odeon - Canterbury (0871) 2244007 Odeon - Beckenham (0871) 2244007 Odeon Chatham (0871) 2244007 The Empire - Bromley (0871) 2244007 Odeon - Maidstone (0871) 2244007 Odeon Tunbridge Wells (0871) 2244007 The Vue Westwood Cross (08712) 240240 Showcase Bluewater (0871) 7161844 Palace Cinema Broadstairs (01843) 865726 Silver screens Dover and Folkestone The Empire Sandwich (01304) 620480 The Kino Hawkhurst (01580) 754 321 Playhouse Sevenoaks (01732) 450175 Royal Faversham (01795) 535551

THEATRES Bromley Little Theatre (03208) 3092003 Churchill Theatre, Bromley (02084) 606677 Gulbenkian Canterbury (01227) 769075 Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury (01227) 787787 Central Theatre, Chatham (01634) 338300 Kings Theatre Chatham (01634) 829468 Miskin Theatre Dartford (01322) 629469 The Orchard, Dartford (01322) 220000 Woodville, Halls Gravesend (01474) 337459 Hazlitt Theatre Maidstone (01622) 758611 Winter Gardens Margate (01843) 292795 Sevenoaks Playhouse (01732) 450175 Assembly Tunbridge Wells (01892) 530613 Trinity Tunbridge Wells (01892) 678678 Granville Ramsgate (01843) 591750

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LEISURE CENTRES Take a look at the leisure centres Canterbury and the surrounding areas have to offer. These centres are not just great for keeping fit but also for a fun day out with the kids. If we have missed any off the list, please let us know and we will feature it in next months edition.

KINGSMEAD LEISURE CENTRE Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 769818 Offering a great range of activities, with 3 pools, including a beach pool.

WHITSTABLE SPORTS CENTRE Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent (01227) 274394 The Whitstable Sports Centre is open evening and weekends with sporting facilities & kids parties

HERONS SWIMMING POOL William Street, Herne Bay, Kent (01227) 742102 Providing a varied swimming programme including sessions for serious, general swimmers & children. With a beach pool, fun equipment and a spiral flume. Great for the children.

WHITSTABLE SWIMMING POOL Tower Parade, Whitstable, Kent (01227) 772442 Providing a varied swimming programme which includes sessions for all swimmers and children.

THE PIER SPORTS CENTRE Central Parade, Herne Bay, Kent (01227) 366921 On Herne Bay seafront. Great gym, dance and sports facilities.

KENT COUNTY CRICKET CLUB The St Lawrence Ground, Old Dover Road, Canterbury, (01227) 456886 Home to Kent County Cricket Club for over 160 years, set in 12 acres.

WILDLIFE SAILING 8 Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, Kent (01227) 366712 Sea watch cruises, wind turbine / maunsell fort cruises, bird watch cruises, day charges, short sails.

TRANSITION KITEBOARDING Whitstable Windsurfing, Beach Walk, Whitstable, (02083) 782138 Professional kite sports and kite surfing tuition for beginner to advanced.

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USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS EMERGENCY NUMBERS Police Canterbury (01227) 868190 NHS Direct (0845) 4647 HOSPITALS East Kent Hospital (01227) 766877 The Chaucer Hospital (01227) 455466 William Harvey A&E Ashford (01233) 633331 NHS Direct (0845) 4647 CHEMISTS/PHARMACIES Boots the chemist Whitefriars ((01227) 470944 Asda Pharmacy(01227) 781189 Morrison's Pharmacy St. Georges Place (01227) 459770 Morrison's Pharmacy Wincheap (01227) 766679 Bridge Pharmacy (01227)831008 TAXIS Cabco (01227) 455455 Capital taxis (01227) 830000 BUS STATION Stagecoach Canterbury (08456) 002299 Canterbury Park & Ride (01227) 862429 TRAIN STATION Canterbury East Station (08457) 484950 Canterbury West Station (08457) 484950 EUROTUNNEL Folkestone (08705) 353535 PORTS Dover (01304) 240400 TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRES Canterbury (01227) 378100 Whitstable (01227) 378100 Herne Bay (01227) 378100 CITY COUNCIL Canterbury (01227) 862000

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LARGER ADVERTS Black & White with pictures 1/8 of a page: £15 per month 1/4 of a page: £25 per month 1/2 page: £45 per month Full Page: £60 per month In order to confirm booking, payment will be required in advance, Open hours:Mon. to Fri. 9am to 5pm

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