WHAT’S ON JANUARY FEBRUARY
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January
JAN & FEB 2019 WEEKENDS & HALF TERM 2pm Falconry Display Leeds Castle, Maidstone, ME17 1PL. Free flying demonstrations take place in the Falconry Arena in front of the Maze. The demonstration lasts about 30 to 40 minutes and features a range of birds including hawks, vulture, falcon and owls. (In adverse weather conditions the display may be shorter or cancelled.) Included with the price of admission. Info at www.leeds-castle.com 1 JAN ONWARDS Alpaca Experience Kenward Trust, Kenward Road, Yalding, ME18 6AH. The Trust is open year round for visits to the alpacas, goats and chickens, a play area, woodland walk, cafe and shop. The ‘Alpaca Experience’ offers a chance to feed, walk and learn more about these unique animals, a walk around the beautiful grounds, and a visit to the Sage & Time Cafe for a drink and a cake. £15 per person or 2 for £25 and includes all of the above. Info at www.kenwardtrust.org.uk 1 JAN ONWARDS Ightham Mote (pictured below) Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Sevenoaks, TN15 0NT. Waymarked estate walks, a seasonal activity pack and ‘50 things’ challenges. Info at www.nationaltrust.org.uk
1 JAN ONWARDS Big Garden Bird Watch Haysden Country Park and Leybourne Lakes Country Park Join in with the RSPB’s national birdwatch during your walk in the park. Bird identification leaflets will be available from the park entrance; walk round on your own ticking off the birds you see. Submit your results to the RSPB. www.RSPB.org.uk/BGBW Free event. Info at www.tmbc.gov.uk EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT 6pm – family session; 8pm – open session (ages 8+ only) Roller Disco Sevenoaks Leisure Centre, Buckhurst Lane, Sevenoaks, TN13 1LW. The Roller Disco takes place at Sevenoaks Leisure Centre every Saturday night in association with Atlantis Entertainment (Kent Roller Disco). Customers are allowed to bring their own skates however no inline skates are allowed. Paid event. Info at www.sencio.org.uk 9 JAN 10:30-11:30 Stories & Rhymes Maidstone Museum, St Faith’s St, Maidstone, ME14 1LH. A new session for under 5s on the first Wednesday of the month. Listen to a story, join in with the actions, rhymes and songs, and make a themed paper craft to take home. Refreshments included. Paid event. Info at www.museum. maidstone.gov.uk/ whats-on 19 JAN 10am-2pm Soap Making Workshop Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Bradbourne Vale Rd, Sevenoaks, TN13 3DH. Learn how to make natural soap
using the traditional cold process method and have your soap ready to use in your own home or give out as gifts, handmade by you. Paid event. Info at www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk 19 JAN 10am-3pm Family Arts Award Day – Faces & Emotions Maidstone Museum, St Faith’s St, Maidstone, ME14 1LH. Offering children aged 5+ the opportunity to gain a ‘Discover’ Arts Award. Discover lots of different faces and emotions around the museum. Explore the museum for ideas and make your own clay face and a mask to show two different emotions. Booking essential. Info at www.museum.maidstone.gov.uk/whats-on 26 JAN 10:30am-12pm or 1pm-2:30pm Recycled Art Workshop Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Bradbourne Vale Rd, Sevenoaks, TN13 3DH. Reduce the amount of plastic going to landfill in a fun and creative way. Paid event. Info at www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk
February JAN & FEB 2019 WEEKENDS & HALF TERM 2pm Falconry Display Leeds Castle, Maidstone, ME17 1PL. Free flying demonstrations take place in the Falconry Arena in front of the Maze. The demonstration lasts about 30 to 40 minutes and features a range of birds including hawks, vulture, falcon and owls. (In adverse weather conditions the display may be shorter or cancelled.) Included with the price of admission. Info at www.leeds-castle.com 8 FEB Dark Skies Month: Stargazing Down House, Luxted Road, Downe, BR6 7JT. In this ‘introduction to astronomy’ hear
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