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YOUR ONE STOP GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON IN SEPTEMBER IN KENT READ ON… September is here and the summer holidays are coming to an end. However there is still plenty going on in and around Canterbury, so keep your guide handy at all times so you don’t miss out on any of the events lined up this month. To help you decide where you want to go, we have listed the events in date order. Please keep those events coming in and we will list them in this section for free. TUES 1st - 5th September: 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm Last of the Summer Wine. Brand new stage adaptation of the television classic. The Orchard, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED / 01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk TUES 1st September: 11am Art and Craft Fair. Elham Valley Vineyard which is a Work Centre for adults with learning difficulties. Stalls include Pottery, Woodwork, Jewellery, Cards, Textiles, Plants, Cakes. Refreshments and light lunches available, barbecue, cream teas. Lawn games and face painting. Elham Valley Vineyard Breach Barham Nr Canterbury Kent CT4 6LN / 01227 832022 familyinvestmenthomes.com WED 2nd September: 1pm onwards OPEN DAY: The elms equestrian centre and elms pet supplies are having an open day. Tractor rides, pony rides, BBQ, reptile specialist, canine nutritionists. The Elms Garden centre Bough Beech lane Four Elms Edenbridge Kent TN8 6ND TN8 6ND / 01732 700759 FRI 4th September 8.00pm Friday Night Groove at The Woodlands: Ideal for a great night out with friends or for celebrating a special occasion. The Woodlands Hilda May Avenue Swanley Kent BR8 7BT / 01322 613900 www.swanley.org.uk FRI 4th - 6th September Ashford Rugby Club Beer and Music Festival: 50 real ales and ciders, pig roast, tapas, BBQ. Live music full events details on www.ashford-beerfestival.co uk. Headlining 4th September Chas Hodges from Chas N Dave. Ashford Rugby Club Kinney's Field Canterbury Road Ashford Kent TN24 9QB / 01233 647274 www.ashford-beer-festival.co.uk SAT 5th to 6th September 2009 FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL Relive the hop picking experience with a weekend of good old fashion entertainment, hoppers ball, street theatre, traditional music, sing and dance SAT/SUN 5th-6th September 9am to 5pm Japanese Anemone Weekend at Broadview, Hadlow College: Come and experience the National Collection of Anemones and take advantage of free help and advice on growing them in your own garden. Broadview Garden Centre Hadlow College Hadlow Kent TN11 0AL 01732 853211, 0500 551434 www.hadlow.ac.uk
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PLEASE NOTE ADMISSION FEES MAY APPLY. PLEASE CONTACT VENUES DIRECT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION SAT 5th –6th Sept. LEEDS CASTLE Plant to plate Food Festival. A celebration of local produce, all the best of today’s farming in the Garden of England, Leeds Castle Maidstone, ME17 1PL SAT 5th September 7am - 12pm ( sellers from 06.30am) BOOT FAIR. In aid of St Peter & St Paul's Church Organ Fund. Ferryfield, Station Road, Aylesford ME20 / 01622 790220 SAT 5th September: 10 am to 12 noon Coffee morning. St. Laurence-in-Thanet Church, High Street St. Lawrence, Ramsgate CT11 0QT 01843 592478
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www.whatsonkent.co.uk SAT 5th September 7pm An evening with Richard Digance. A night of nostalgic comedy with guests Louise orfila and rags to riches. Dover town hall high street Dover ct16 / 01304 212277 or 07765514078 SUN 6th September: 10.30am - 4.30pm Fort Amherst Open Day: Come and enjoy the rich history of this Napoleonic Fort with its beautiful surrounding parkland. Fort Amherst Dock Road Chatham ME4 4UB Contact: 01634 847747 www.fortamherst.com SUN 6th Sept. GARAGE SALE SAFARI. Annual event, over 100 garages booked. Buy your map from 50p from the village hall to find all the garages taking place. Capel le Ferne, Village Hall, Lancaster Ave. Nr Folkestone CT18 7LX SUN 6 September 7.30pm Katy Setterfield in Concert: As the winner of BBC1’s The One And Only, Katy is acknowledged as the ‘UK’s Ultimate Tribute Act’ for her incredible Dusty Springfield impression. This brand new show also features Katy’s equally brilliant impersonations of Cher, Tina Turner, Annie Lennox and others. The Orchard, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent, DA1 1ED / 01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk WED 9 September 5pm LazyTown Live! The Pirate Adventure: fun for all the family starring UK cast. Star-jumps, powermoves, laugh out-loud fun, sing-along songs and dancing in the aisles when LazyTown Live! – The Pirate Adventure sails into town. The Orchard, Home Gardens, Dartford Kent DA1 1ED / 01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk WED 10th Sept. Canterbury “The Romans beneath your feet open day” Go underneath to investigate the important Roman town house around which Canterbury Roman museum is built, Canterbury Roman Museum,Butchery Lane, Canterbury THURS 10 September: 5pm LazyTown Live! The Pirate Adventure: starring UK cast. Star-jumps, power-moves, laugh outloud fun, sing-along songs and dancing in the aisles when LazyTown Live! – The Pirate Adventure sails into town. The Orchard, Home Gardens Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED Contact: 01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk CT3 3DU
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FRI 11 - 13 Sept: 9.30 - 17.00 (Sat 17.30) Weald of Kent Craft Show: Experience a slice of British heritage with contemporary arts and crafts at Weald of Kent Craft Show, Penshurst Place, nr Tonbridge. Find handmade crafts from up to 250 British artists and craftspeople, enjoy daily workshops, interactive demonstrations and delicious food. A sublime day out for family, friends and loved ones, whatever the weather! Penshurst Place & Gardens Penshurst, Kent, TN11 8DG Contact: 01425 277988 www.ichf.co.uk/outdoorcraftsalive/ FRI 11 September: 1.30pm & 5pm LazyTown Live! The Pirate Adventure fun for all the family starring UK cast. Get ready for starjumps, power-moves, laugh out-loud fun, singalong songs and dancing in the aisles when LazyTown Live! – The Pirate Adventure sails into town.The Orchard Home Gardens Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED Contact: 01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk
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YOUR ONE STOP GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON IN AUGUST IN KENT READ ON… ADMISSION FEES MAY APPLY - PLEASE CONTACT VENUES LISTED BELOW FOR DETAILS FRI 11th Sept 10-4pm Broad Oak Chapel Open Day. Quant Victorian SAT 12th September: 11.00 a.m. onwards Chapel in rural setting, built in 1867,as a mission Hop Hoodening: A celebration of the hop station. Chapel Lane, Broad Oak, Canterbury, harvest. Service in Canterbury Cathedral at CT2 0QH 11.00 a.m. (all welcome) followed by morris FRI 11th Sept 14:15pm PRE BOOKING dancing in City Centre. 01843591701 Museum of Canterbury Poor Priests and blue SAT 12th & 13th sept 10am-4.30pm. & 11amboys open day. Exploring the fascinating history 4.30pm Heritage Open Days at the Eden Valley of this 800 year old building with a free one hour Museum: And Edenbridge Painting for Pleasure guided tour. Stour St. Canterbury CT1 2NR Art Exhibition Saturday 12 Sept 10am - 4.30pm, FRI 11th Sept 1500 to 1600pm PRE BOOKING. Sunday 14 Sept 11am - 4.30pm On the Saturday Whitstable Castle and grounds open day. Michaelmas Fayre with stalls including: cakes, 18th/19th century Gothic castle currently bric-a-brac, books, toys, plants...Guided walks undergoing restoration and improvement. Tower of the town. Morning Coffee, Lunches, Eden Hill Whitstable Valley Museum and Rickards Hall. 72 High Street FRI 11th Sept 10am to 16.00pm Edenbridge Kent Greyfriars Franciscan Chapel open day.Only TN8 5AR Contact: www.evmt.org uk remaining building of first English Franciscan SAT 12th September: 11.00 -4.00 Friary. Off Stour St. Canterbury,CT1 2NR GARDEN OPEN DAY: National Garden Scheme FRI 11th Sept 10am to 16.30pm Open Day. Delightful, well stocked gardens over Eastbridge Hospital Open Day. This is a Grade 1 looking the River Medway.Refreshments.Plant listed Building. Founded in 1170 as stall. Wickham Lodge, The Quay, 73 High Street, accommodation for poor Pilgrims visiting the Aylesford ME20 7AY Contact: 01622 tomb of St. Thomas Becket. Kings Bridge, 25 717267 www.wickhamlodge.co.uk High Street, Canterbury,CT1 2BD FRI 11th Sept.5 –7pm Sat, 10to12pm PLEASE MENTION “THE BIG W” WHEN Zoar Chapel Open Day. This small chapel is REPLYING TO ADVERTS OR EVENTS build on one of the bastions of the city wall. Burgate Lane, Canterbury SAT 12th Sept,. Chilham Castle Open garden, FEES APPLY. Chilham Castle. CT4 8BD SAT, 12th Sept. 10am—6pm All Saints Church open day, There has been a Christian worship at this church for over 800yrs, Church Lane Petham,Canterbury, CT4 5RD SAT 12th Sept, Aylesham Summer Carnival. Traditional summer fun for everyone. Aylesham CT3 3DU SAT 12th Sept, The Hop Farm “Paws in the park” the UKs largest outdoor dog show for trained and pet dogs, The hop farm, Kent SAT 12th September 2009: Great Forest Run: Join us for the Great Forest Run, 10K and 2k run at Bedgebury Pinetum on the 12th of September to raise money for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Bedgebury Pinetum Goudhurst Contact: 08700 340 049 www.mariecurie.org.uk/greatforestrun
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www.whatsonkent.co.uk SAT 12th September: 11am, 2pm & 5pm LazyTown Live! The Pirate Adventure: Swashbuckling fun for all the family starring UK cast. Get ready for star-jumps, power-moves, laugh out-loud fun, sing-along songs and dancing in the aisles when LazyTown Live! – The Pirate Adventure sails into town. The Orchard, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED 01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk SUN 13th September: 11am & 2pm LazyTown Live! The Pirate Adventure: Swashbuckling fun for all the family starring UK cast. Get ready for star-jumps, power-moves, laugh out-loud fun, sing-along songs and dancing in the aisles when LazyTown Live! – The Pirate Adventure sails into town. The Orchard, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED 01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk MON 14th September: 7.30pm Tony Benn: The veteran Labour politician Tony Benn will be talking about his life in politics and what he thinks about the changes in the Labour party. Expect an evening of frank responses and entertaining political anecdotes. This is a welcome sequel to his original legendary theatre tour. The Orchard, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED 01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk TUES 15th September: 7.30pm A Tribute to Pink Floyd: In The Flesh perform Pink Floyd's classic tracks. The Orchard, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED 01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk THURS 17th September 2009: 7.30pm Kents premier Burlesque Show featuring eight top performers from Canada, Australia, Spain as well as the UK; hosted by the saucy musical talents of 'Mister Meredith'. Advance tickets only,includes light buffet. The Roffen Club, 41 New Road, Rochester Kent ME1 1DX Contact: 07836597618 www.skinnypetepromotions.co.uk FRI 18th September : 7.45pm Best of British Variety 2009: The cream of variety entertainment from past decades. Comedian Tom O’Connor will host this fantastic night of great British entertainment featuring irrepressible double act Cannon & Ball who are back on this tour thanks to popular demand, as well as impressionist Faith Brown, ’80s pop sensation Bucks Fizz, ventriloquist Roger De Courcey and the hilarious Norman Colliier The Orchard, Home Gardens,Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED 01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk
FRI 18th Sept pm Falstaff Hotel Canterbury, South African Wine Dinner £39.95 per person All events must be booked in advance by calling Giselle on 01227 462138 or email hoteladmin.falstaff@foliohotels.com FRI 18th September: 8pm Albert Lee & Hogan's Heroes: Grammy awardwinner Albert Lee has worked with top artists, from Emmylou Harris to the Everly Brothers, and Dolly Parton to Eric Clapton. Now Albert is bringing his country rock back to the mjc, with the multi-talented band formed by Gerry Hogan over 20 years ago.Shepherds Lane, Dartford, Kent DA1 2JZ/01322291100 www.themickjaggercentre.com SAT 19th September 2009: 9am to 2.30pm TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOOK FAIR: Thousands of secondhand books on sale. King Charles the Martyr Church Hall 3 Warwick Park Tunbridge Wells TN2 5TA Contact: 01892 618191 www.pantilesbookshop.co.uk SAT 19th 20th Sept. Maidstone Beer &Hop Festival , Kent Life,Maidstone, SAT 19th 20thSept Farming World Festival, Faversham SAT 19th Sept, The hop farm, Southern model air show. Takes flight at the hop show, The hop farm, Kent, SAT 19th to 20th Sept, LEEDS CASTLE Jousting Special tournament with special attractions, Leeds Castle, Maidstone, SAT 19th September: 9am - 3pm Hollingbourne Safari Market: Slow shopping event - stroll round our village browsing the stalls in gardens, down lanes and hidden alleys with the help of a special map purchased at Christophers' the week before or at the Cardwell Pavilion on the day. A hamper will be awarded to the winners of a family quiz. Bric a Brac, Plants, Preserves The Sugar Loaves, The Cardwell Pavilion The Lance Memorial Field, ME17 1U 01622880497 hollingbourne parish council SAT 19-20 September: 9am - 5pm Bulb Weekend at Broadview: Come to Broadview at Hadlow College for a Bulb Weekend. A variety of bulbs will be on offer along with expert help and advice for flourishing spring beds. Broadview Hadlow College Hadlow Kent TN11 0AL 01732 853211 www.hadlow.ac.uk
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YOUR ONE STOP GUIDE TO WHAT’S ON IN AUGUST IN KENT READ ON… ADMISSION FEES MAY APPLY - PLEASE CONTACT VENUES LISTED BELOW FOR DETAILS SAT 19th September: 7pm for a 7.30pm start WED 23rd Sept 2.30pm to 5.30pm Quiz Night: Teams of 6. Bring your own nibbles & Falstaff Hotel Canterbury An Afternoon Tea with’ drinks. For further details or to book please Jeff Alexander, Classic/Spanish Guitar £11 per person All events must be booked in advance by contact The Friends. The Wisdom Hospice, calling Giselle on 01227 462138 or email Education Centre, High Bank, Rochester, Kent. ME12NU/01634831163 hoteladmin.falstaff@foliohotels.com www.friendsofthewisdomhospice.org.uk TUES 22nd - 26th Sept 7.30pm, Wed & Sat 2.30pm Porridge: Starring Shaun Williamson. With the SAT 19th September: 7.30pm same creative team behind Dad's Army and ‘Allo Magic: A Kind of Queen: With more energy, a bigger line-up and a massive new sound, Magic ‘Allo! The first ever professional stage adaptation perform all the classic hits including Bohemian of the BBC's hit comedy Porridge. Penned by the original writers, this hilarious new play features all Rhapsody and I Want To Break Free. If you’re a Queen fan, or you simply want to know what a your favourite characters from the original series. The Orchard, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent DA1 Queen concert was like LIVE, then you must see 1ED 01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk Magic – A Kind of Queen. The Orchard, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED 01322 FRI 25 September 2009: all day! 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk Macmillan Cancer Support's World's Biggest Coffee Morning in Kent: Macmillan's World's SUN 20th September: 7.30pm Gotta Sing, Gotta Dance: From Gershwin to Biggest Coffee Morning takes place all over Kent Grease and Lloyd-Webber to Wicked, a cast of top today. You could host your own event at work, West-End performers take you on an exhilarating school, elsewhere in the community or home. It's ride through the world of musical theatre in this free to register and you decide how big or small to fully staged and choreographed production make your event. You will be helping Macmillan to accompanied by a superb live band. The Orchard, help people affected by cancer. Please visit Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED Contact: www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee and register today. 01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk Price: whatever you like! Venue: All over Kent. To attend a public coffee morning in your area visit MON 21st September: 8pm Flower Demonstration: Green Street Green Flower www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee. all over Kent 01622 Arranging group welcomes new members. Come 600050 www.macmillan.org.uk/coffee along and enjoy a different demonstrator each SUN 27th September 2009: 8 a.m. to Noon month. Greenwood Village Hall High Street Green INDOOR BOOT FAIR: Large variety of Stalls. Price: Street Green Orpington Kent BR6/01689 857076 by donation to village hall funds Venue: Village Hall Lancaster Avenue Capel-le-Ferne Near Folkestone Kent CT18 7LX 01303 243514 www.capel-le-ferne.org
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www.whatsonkent.co.uk FAVERSHAM HOP FESTIVAL 5th to 6th September 2009 Relive the hop picking experience with a weekend of good old fashion entertainment, hoppers ball, street theatre, traditional music, sing and dance
CANTERBURY MULTI ARTS FESTIVAL 17th to 31st October 2009 Expect the usual combination of famous faces, world class international performers, community, family events and much more
TENTERTEN FOLK FESTIVAL 2nd to 4th October 2009 A friendly family folk festival, full of folk song, music and dance. Tenterden is situated in the ancient weald of Kent.
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HISTORY & HERITAGE PLACES TO VISIT 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. 6a Stour Street, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 462395 ST AUGUSTINES ABBEY Wonderful ruins to explore, A great museum with an audio tour. 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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THEATRES,CINEMAS & MUSEUMS 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 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.
CINEMAS Carlton Cinema - Westgate on Sea (01843) 832019 Cineworld Cinema - Ashford (0871) 2208000 Dreamland Cinema Margate (01843) 227822 Kavanagh Cinema - Herne Bay (01227) 362228 New Century Cinema Sittingbourne (01795) 426018 Odeon Cinema - Canterbury (0871) 2244007 Odeon Cinema - Beckenham (0871) 2244007 Odeon Cinema - Bromley (0871) 2244007 Odeon Cinema - Maidstone (0871) 2244007 Showcase Bluewater Greenhithe (0871) 7161844
THEATRES Bromley Little Theatre, Bromley (03208) 3092003 Churchill Theatre, Bromley (02084) 606677 Gulbenkian Theatre 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 Theatre Gravesend (01474) 337459 Hazlitt Theatre Maidstone (01622) 758611 Maidstone Leisure Centre Mote Hall (01622) 761111 Winter Gardens Margate (01843) 292795 Sevenoaks Playhouse Sevenoaks (01732) 450175 Assembly Theatre Tunbr.Wells (01892) 530613 Trinity Theatre Tunbridge Wells (01892) 678678
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FAMILY DAYS OUT OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND 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.
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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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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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THIS MONTHS “FAMILY DAY OUT” Every month we will be giving you a more detailed description from one of the listed “Family Days Out” section. We love to hear from our readers, if you have visited one of these parks we would like to hear from you and will include your letter in one of our future editions. Please email: thebigw@121direct.co.uk tel. (07982) 869692 www.whatsonkent.co.uk
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Howletts wild animal park~ Canterbury Howletts is set in 90 acres of beautiful ancient parkland The park, formerly known as Howletts Zoo, was set up as a private zoo in 1957 by the late John Aspinall with the aim of protecting and breeding rare and endangered species and returning them to safe areas in their native homeland. The animal collection was opened to the public in 1975. There are surprises around every corner on the journey of discovery including close encounters at the glass fronted tiger enclosures, gorillas, clouded leopards, monkeys, tapirs, Iberian wolves, macaques, rhinos and many other rare and endangered species from around the world. There is also a Black Rhino breeding sanctuary, the UK's largest herd of African elephants and Walking With Lemurs. Restaurant and picnic areas are open all year, there are also gift shops, an adventure playground for the children next to the picnic area which is really handy, keeper talks in peak periods and education centres. All in all a fantastic day out for all the family. Please see their website for entrance fees and special events.
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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
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MOTHER & TODDLER GROUPS COFFEE MORNINGS - CANTERBURY 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 - CANTERBURY JELLY TOTS PARENTS & TODDLER GROUP 32 Barton Road, Canterbury, CT11YQ (01227) 453682 Wed 10am-12pm,Mon 10-12 Barton Church Hall 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
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 CANTERBURY & SURROUNDING AREAS 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 See saw pre-school, Wingham (01227) 722741 Sturry pre-school (01227) 719577 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
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 PRIMARY SCHOOLS Spires Academy (01227) 710392 Adisham CofE Primary School (01304) 840246 Canterbury Steiner School Ltd ( Aylesham Primary School (01304) 840392 01227) 738285 Barham CofE Primary School (01227) 831312 Herne Bay High School (01227) 361221 Blean Primary School (01227) 471254 The Community College Whitstable Bridge & Patrixbourne CofE Primary (01227) 830276 01227 272362 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 11 High Street Canterbury Parkside Community Primary (01227) 464956 CT1 2JE Petham Primary School (01227) 700260 Pilgrims Way Primary School (01227) 760084 www.costa.co.uk 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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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 IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO LIST ANY MORE TELEPHONE NUMBERS OR YOU THINK SOME MAY HAVE CHANGED PLEASE CONTACT US THANK YOU
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CLUBS & LEISURE 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. PLEASE MENTION “THE BIG W” WHEN REPLYING TO ADVERTS OR EVENTS
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15th Century Hotel Just a few steps from Canterbury Cathedral 7 ~ 8 Sun Street, Canterbury CT1 2HX Tel: 01227 769700 www.booking.com/hotel/gb/sun.html
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KENT COASTLINE In every edition we will be looking at one of the coastal towns along the Kent coastline, this month we are focusing on;
Whitstable Whitstable is a seaside town in the northeast of Kent and southeast of England appreciated by many for its architecture and stunning sunsets. It is part of the City of Canterbury with a population of about 30,000. Known as the "Pearl of Kent", Whitstable is famous for its oysters, these freshly caught shellfish are available throughout the year at several seafood restaurants and pubs in the town. They have been collected in the area since at least Roman times. Its maritime heritage is celebrated every year with the Oyster Festival. During this festival, there are market stalls, delicious food to sample, live music and, of course, the lovely harbour. Whitstable's distinctive character is popular with tourists. The harbour still plays an important role in the town's economy There are plenty of independent shops to visit, each one has a character of its own. Whitstable is a beautiful seaside town, we visit Whitstable regularly and we love it, I am sure you will too.
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