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Dear Readers Primary Times in East Kent 7 Southbrook Mews London SE12 8LG Tel: 01622 522116 Email: office@primarytimes.biz Website: www.primarytimes.co.uk Twitter: @PT_Kent Instagram: @primarytimesse Publishing Editor: Peter Watson Sales: Gill Pearce, Andrew Langridge Joe Moore & Lola Olowofela Listings: Hayley Hughes Editorial: Drew O’Keeffe & Katie Knight Production: Alison Watson Office Manager: Chris Blower Administrators: Claire Wood & Tina Love Proof Reader: Catherine Draisey Social Media: Rachel Benson Primary Times is independently published and distributed free in infant and primary schools throughout Kent. Its aims are to inform families and children of current educational issues, forthcoming events, courses and attractions and to give teachers, pupils and parents the opportunity to participate in the magazine by adding to its contents or joining in the competitions which we run. It is NOT our intention to publish any racist, sexist or politically based material whatsoever. We also undertake not to carry any advertising which we would consider to be offensive to young families or harmful to the best interests of young children. The opinions expressed in either the editorial or advertisements within this publication are not necessarily those held by the editor or publisher. While we take great care with the compilation of information within this magazine, neither the editor nor publisher will accept any liability for the accuracy of the editorial or advertising contained within the publication. We welcome listings being sent to us for inclusion in our What’s On section. Free listings are dependent on available space and we cannot guarantee to print all the listings we are sent. Please send them to listings@ primarytimes.biz. Primary Times would like to thank all the schools in Kent for their assistance in distributing the magazine and for their contributions to its contents. We would also like to thank all the advertisers who have supported this publication and therefore made it possible. Please support their endeavours when and where you can. No part of this magazine, including the advertisements within it may be reproduced, in part or in whole, without the express written permission of the Publishing Editor. Primary Times is currently publishing over 2.5 million copies per issue under franchise licences throughout England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. Primary Times East Kent is operated under franchise licence.

School’s Out for Summer..... and Primary Times is going to be your best friend this school holiday! Welcome to the biggest help you are going to use this summer. There’s no need to get stressed, no need for the constant “what are we doing today”, simply keep your copy of Primary Times handy and look through our comprehensive listings to see what’s on. Primary Times has the best set of listings for primary aged children anywhere. Nobody does it better! We have worked night and day to source them and have spent hours checking, double checking and proof reading them. Having said that we do produce some of them a long time in advance so do remember to check with the venue for any updates before planning a trip. We don’t usually mention cost and full details as we just don’t have room so do check first if you need more information. As well as being loved for our listings, our competitions are pretty popular too! In this magazine look out for a chance to win an Xbox One and copy of LEGO The Incredibles game. We have a fantastic word search competition with a top prize of the Xbox One, game and goody bag plus two runners up prizes of LEGO The Incredibles goody bags. Don’t forget to enter all our other competitions too and remember to include your details if you do enter. We can’t notify you if you don’t let us know who you are.... Farewell and good luck to all our Year 6 readers off to secondary school. There isn’t a secondary school version of Primary Times but if you still want to see us take a look in your local library.

Contents

inside this issue.... News.........................................4 What’s On.................................6 Family Theatre..........................8 School’s Out for Summer.........15 Education News.......................22 Competitions...........................27 What’s New.............................29 All Your Own Work!................. 31

To all our readers, have a fantastic summer. We’ll see you again in September.

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Film Preview Guide Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation

The nation’s favourite monster family are back and this adventure promises to be bigger and better than ever. Drac and the family are taking a summer vacation from providing everyone else’s vacation at the hotel, and embark on a holiday on a luxury monster cruise ship. It’s smooth sailing for Drac’s Pack as the monsters indulge in all of the shipboard fun the cruise has to offer, from monster volleyball to exotic excursions, and catching up on their moon tans. However, the dream vacation turns into a nightmare when Mavis realises Drac has fallen for the mysterious captain of the ship, Ericka. Little do they know that his “too good to be true” love interest is actually a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing, ancient nemesis to Dracula and all other monsters, and she hides a dangerous secret that could destroy all of monsterkind. Catch the latest instalment in the Hotel Transylvania adventure from 27 July.

Incredibles 2

The Parr family are back, with their incredible story picking up where the previous film finished in 2004. Helen, aka Elastigirl, continues to fight crime using her stretching powers, whilst also leading a campaign to bring Supers back. Meanwhile, Bob navigates the dayto-day heroics of ‘normal’ life at home with Violet, Dash and baby Jack-Jack, whose superpowers are about to be discovered.Their mission is derailed, however, when a new villain emerges with a brilliant and dangerous plot that threatens everything. But the Parrs don’t shy away from a challenge, especially with Frozone by their side.They must find a way to work together again – which is easier said than done, even when they’re all Incredible. Incredibles 2 bursts into cinemas on 13 July.

Teen Titans Go! To the Movies

TheTeenTitans are back with the voice of Greg Davies inTeenTitans Go! to the Movies. It seems to theTeens that all the major superheroes are starring in their own movies - everyone but theTeenTitans, that is. Leader Robin is determined to remedy the situation and be seen as a star instead of a sidekick.With a few madcap ideas and a song in their heart, theTeenTitans head toTinselTown, determined to pull off their dream.The group is radically misdirected by a seriously Super-Villain and his maniacal plan to take over the Earth, and things really go awry.The team ﬁnds their friendship and their ﬁghting spirit failing, putting the very fate of theTeenTitans themselves on the line.Teen Titans Go! to the Movies is a clever, tongue-in-cheek play on the superhero genre, and comes to cinemas on 3 August. 4

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Kent Play Clubs Kent Play Clubs is a local charity which establishes and supports after school clubs in nine primary schools across Kent. The clubs are Ofsted-registered, and provide affordable childcare every school day evening and all day during the holidays. The clubs run from close of school either until 5.45pm or 6pm. Regular and occasional bookings are accepted. Kent Play Clubs firmly believes that children should have the right to play with friends in a safe, enjoyable environment outside school hours, supervised by trained childcare specialists. They also believe that parents should have the opportunity to access work or training to improve their life outcomes and those of their children. Please contact Kent Play Clubs on 01233 713 813 or email info@ kentplayclubs.org.uk for session fees and to make bookings. Childcare vouchers are accepted.

Paula the Polar Bear

This summer, Paula the Polar Bear is coming to Margate as part of the Turner Contemporary’s summer exhibition Animals & Us. Taking the show out of the gallery, Paula, a life-sized puppet, will wander through the town, sparking thought provoking conversations about climate change and how humans can co-exist with animals. Because of ongoing and potential loss of their sea ice habitat resulting from climate change, polar bears have been listed as a threatened species. With Margate’s beach as the backdrop, Turner Contemporary navigators will accompany Paula, breaking the ice with conversation starters about climate change. It will be the first and possibly last- time that a Polar Bear has been seen in Margate! Paula the Polar Bear will appear at Turner Contemporary at 11am, 11.30am, 12noon, 12.30pm, 2pm, 2.30pm, 3pm, 3.30pm and 4pm, on selected dates between 26 July and 26 August. For more information, visit www.turnercontemporary.org.

See the world through the eyes of a hedgehog in this heart-warming adventure novel by Sittingbourne author, David Hills. Hedgehog Queen is the first charming book in a planned series of hedgehog adventures with beautiful hand-drawn illustrations for children aged between 5–7 years old. Hamish the hedgehog wakes from hibernation and sets out on a mission to find ‘the chosen one’ and to play, of course. Hamish is soon discovered by a little boy called Alistair in his back garden. Alistair is fascinated by this little creature of nature – as the hedgehog has sparkly spikes and leaves a small trail of silver dust behind him wherever he goes. The blossoming friendship between Alistair and Hamish leads to an exciting adventure to a secret hedgehog party. There, Alistair enjoys eating his favourite food and is greeted by none other than the hedgehog Queen. The hedgehog Queen presents Alistair with a special gold medal for his loyalty and friendship before the party is over. David Hills, a local author, has been fortunate enough to have hedgehogs visit his own garden which inspired him to write the story. Get your copy online and from all good book stores for £6.99.

East Kent’s Blue Flag Beaches Keep Britain Tidy has announced the winners of 65 Blue Flags.Visitors to award-winning beaches can be sure of a clean, safe beach with great facilities and water quality. The news comes as research from Keep Britain Tidy reveals that over a quarter (27%) of children have never been swimming in the sea in this country.

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The international Blue Flag is the quality mark for beaches and mean those visiting them can be sure that they are clean, safe and meet the highest environmental standards, as well as the tough international bathing water quality standards. Alongside this, Blue Flag beaches have to run a minimum of five educational activities for the local community and visitors to make people aware of the importance of looking after the natural environment. A total of 65 beaches in England have been awarded Blue Flags in 2018. Across East Kent, 10 beaches have been singled out. They are Tankerton, Sheerness, Minster Leas, Leysdown, West Bay, St Mildred’s, Botany Bay, Margate Main Sands and Stone Bay. The awards, following hot on the heels of the charity’s Great British Spring Clean and Great Plastic Pick Up campaigns, are part of Keep Britain Tidy’s commitment to support and celebrate the country’s best beaches for everyone for enjoy.

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What’s On

Your family diary for the Summer Holidays Ongoing Until 2 Sep

Gorilla Circus, Dreamland, Margate, CT9 1XJ

(Selected dates) 1.30pm and 4.30pm. Enjoy a high-octane outdoor show on an impressive circus set-up, combining aerial, high wire, trapeze and other “fly by the sea of your pants” circus spectacles. For more information and to book, visit www. dreamland.co.uk

Hello Summer, Whitefriars Shopping Centre, Canterbury, CT1 2TF There will be lots of free events taking place in Whitefriars Square in the heart of the historic city every day. Don’t miss the city-wide Medieval Pageant on 7 July, the Toy Swap on 4 August and Circus Day on 18 August. For more information and to view the full programme visit www.whitefriars.co.uk

Until 30 Sep

Thanet’s Open-Top Bus, Various Locations

Enjoy a family day out on an open-top bus, stopping at the local attractions. The bus will run from Stone Bay to Ramsgate. For more information and to view the full timetable visit www.stagecoachbus. com

Animals & Us Exhibition, Turner Contemporary, Margate, CT9 1HG

Focusing on contemporary and 20th century artists and including historical artworks and artefacts, Animals & Us explores our lives and encounters with animals, and how these have been reflected in art. For more information visit www. turnercontemporary.org

Until 25 Nov

400th Anniversary, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE

This year marks the 400th anniversary since the Royal Dockyard was established. Go and along and celebrate. There are a number of programmes and activities organised throughout the year. For more information visit www.thedockyard. co.uk

July

Mon 2 Jul – Fri 31 Aug

The Millbrook Butterfly Experience, Millbrook Garden Centre, Gravesend, DA13 9PA

11am-4pm. Be amazed by the tropical indoor garden and experience beautiful butterflies free-flying all around. Tickets can be purchased

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in store. Also taking place at the Staplehurst Centre. For more information visit www.millbrookgc. co.uk

Fri 6 Jul – Sun 16 Sep

Brick History, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE

Journey through time exploring 13.8 billion years of the world through LEGO®! You’ll undoubtedly be inspired to try building your favourite history moment for yourself after seeing these fantastic pieces, so have a go in the soft play area full of LEGO® and get creative. For more information visit www.thedockyard. co.uk

Sat 7 Jul

Medieval Pageant, Various Locations in Canterbury

Go along to this colourful parade featuring historical characters, local schools and community and re-enactment groups, giants, music and medieval mayhem. From near the Westgate Towers at 11am to the Marlowe Theatre at around 12.30pm this is a must see event. For more information visit www. canterburymedievalpageant.co.uk

Summer Fayre, Shorne CE School, Gravesend, DA12 3DU

11.45am-3.15pm. There will be a carousel, Total Wipeout competition, home cooked Indian food, BBQ, cakes, bar, dozens of stalls, bouncy castle, creepy crawlies and more! For more information email shornefoss@ gmail.com or call 01474 822 312.

National Meadows’ Day, Leybourne Lakes Country Park, Leybourne, ME20 6AA

10am-12noon. Celebrate National Meadows Day by taking a walk in the park led by the rangers. Discover the wildflowers and wildlife, and see the new facilities. Meet by the flag pole near the main car park. Free. For more information visit www.tmbc. gov.uk

National Meadows Day, Nationwide

The vision is for people to celebrate National Meadows Day in their own city, village, parish, wildlife reserve,

Our listings are prepared a long time in advance. To make sure you have the latest details do contact the event nearer the time to make sure they haven’t changed

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allotment or farm all over the UK. For more information visit www. magnificentmeadows.org.uk

Build a Landscape, Folkestone Museum, CT20 1DY Make your own beautiful collage inspired by the work of artist Kate Knight. Kate will provide specially drawn pictures for the kids to colour in, cut and stick, to form their own beautiful landscape. Suggested donation of £2 or more per visit gratefully received. For more information visit www. folkestonemuseum.co.uk

Sat 7 – Sun 8 Jul

Railway Weekends, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE

Operated by the Railway Volunteers, with just under 1 mile of line running through the site you can get ‘up close’ to see the trains in action – with fantastic photo opportunities too! For more information visit www.thedockyard.co.uk

Sat 7 – Sun 15 Jul

Hythe Festival of Arts and Heritage 2018, Various Locations

The festival kicks off with a colourful parade in the High Street followed by a two day extravaganza of fun on the Green with music, dancing, drama, stalls to browse and displays to enjoy. There will be an Art Trail, Canal Concert and much more. For more information visit www.hythefestival. co.uk

Sun 8 Jul

Sumer Fayre, Leeds and Broomfield Primary School, Maidstone, ME17 1RL

12noon-3pm. Have a fun family day out and help to raise money for the children of the school. Activities include lots of games, face painting, pony rides, a BBQ, raffles and lots more! For more information visit www.leeds-broomfield.kent.sch.uk

Classic Car Show, Dover Transport Museum, CT16 2JX

10.30am-4pm. There will be lots of classics on the green plus lots of things to see and do inside including a visit to the Tram Stop Café.You

can even treat yourself to an Open Top Bus Ride. For more information and to buy tickets visit www. dovertransportmuseum.org.uk

Clay Critters, Turner Contemporary, Margate, CT9 1HG

1-4pm. Choose your favourite animal in the exhibition and sculpt it from your own slab of air-dry clay. Once it’s finished, use the recycled materials to create an environment for it to live in. Charges apply, free for CT9 card holders. For more information visit www. turnercontemporary.org

Thurs 12 Jul

Into the Wild Animal Trail, Bluewater Shopping Centre, Greenhithe, DA9 9ST

From today kids can head Into the Wild with Bluewater’s Animal Trail new this summer. Discover models of over 12 wild animals in and around the mall, including an 18ft giraffe, a giant African elephant and Black Panthers. To take part, purchase a trail map from one of the concierge desks. For more information visit www.bluewater.co.uk

Sat 14 Jul

Summer Fete, Riverside Primary School, Rainham, ME8 8ET 11am-2pm. Go along to this year’s ‘Pirates and Mermaids’ themed event where you can have a go on the Pirate bouncy castle and obstacle course. With games, stalls, café, hot and cold food and drink and performances by local community groups. For more information email forpssecretary@gmail.com

Dinosaur Crafting, Folkestone Museum, CT20 1DY Help the museum to fill Folkestone with little dinosaurs by making your own T-Rex mask or make your own mini dinosaur to take home with you. All materials provided. Suggested donation of £2 or more per visit gratefully received. For more information visit www. folkestonemuseum.co.uk

Wildlife Activity Day & Art Workshop, Leybourne Lakes Country Park, Leybourne, ME20 6AA

10am-3pm. Join in the fun with rangers leading art workshops, bushcraft skills, pond dipping, orienteering, face painting, mini-beast hunting, flower pressing, and natural arts and crafts. For more information visit www.tmbc.gov.uk

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Fun-Themed Summer Holiday Clubs Ofsted registered childcare available across Ashford and Hawkinge. £10 per half day or £20 per full day, throughout the summer holidays.

Summer Fun

For fun and play in a caring environment, contact info@kentplayclubs.org.uk or telephone 01233 713813.

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After school clubs run daily during term time at 9 primary schools across Kent contact us for details of your nearest Kent Play Clubs facility.

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FootGolf at Cobtree Manor Park Golf Course

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Come and see Peppa Pig & George at intervals on 16 August.

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The Hop Farm Family Park Maidstone Rd, Paddock Wood, Kent, TN12 6PY

01622 872068 www.hopfarm.co.uk

For more details call 01622 753276 email gary.livermore@mytimeactive.co.uk or visit www. mytimeactive.co.uk/cobtree

Children’s Swimming Lessons at Swallows Leisure Centre & Sheppey Pool

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Family Theatre

Leas Cliff Hall Folkestone

25 – 26 Aug

Box Office: 01303 228 600 23 – 25 Aug

Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, LaaLaa and Po in a show full of love and laughter as they explore the magical world of Teletubbyland.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Dreamland Margate

This family favourite musical is brought to life by the talented 29 Aug – 1 Sep children of Community Cirque Berserk! Enjoy Theatre Productions. Combining the show! This unforgettable contemporary And don’t performance will cirque-style artistry forget to say include classics with adrenalineyou saw it in such as Any Dream fuelled stunt action, Will Do and Close Primary this talented troupe Every Door. Times! includes over 30

Box Office: www.dreamland. co.uk 13 Aug

Marlowe Canterbury Box Office: 01227 787 787 7 - 8 Jul

Justin’s Band

The Little Match Girl

Family Theatre Avenue Theatre Sittingbourne Box Office: 01795 471 140 13 – 14 Jul

A Spoonful of Disney The talented children from Creativedge perform their summer show ‘A Spoonful of Disney’.

Teletubbies Live!

Join star of children’s TV and stage Justin Fletcher and his friends on a musical journey singing lots of songs and learning about musical instruments along the way.

A beautifully told reinterpretation of the classic Hans Christian Andersen fairy tale by Dance Warehouse pupils.

11 – 22 Jul

Shrek A hilarious and spectacular production turns the world of fairy tales upside down in an all-singing, all-dancing, mustsee musical comedy.

jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, drummers and daredevil stuntmen.

Winter Gardens Margate Box Office: 01843 292 795 8 Sep

Milkshake! Live Set amongst Milkshake’s magical bookcase, this brilliant live show is sure to amaze and delight! The Milkshake! cast will be singing songs and sharing stories that audience members, young and old, will know and love.

Summer Outdoor Theatre in East Kent Date

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25 Jul

Oberon’s Cure

Tower Hill Tea Garden, Whitstable, CT5 2BW

www.therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk

Smallhythe Place, Tenterden, TN30 7NG

01580 762 334

26 Jul-4 Aug A Midsummer Night’s Dream 28 July

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Walmer Castle and Gardens, Deal, CT14 7LJ

www.chapterhouse.org

29 Jul

Oberon’s Cure

Tayne Fields, Lyminge, CT18 8JA

www.therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk

3 Aug

Oberon’s Cure

Godinton House, Ashford, TN23 3BP

www.therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk

5 Aug

Peter Pan

Smallhythe Place, Tenterden, TN30 7NG

www.immersiontheatre.co.uk

8 Aug

The Importance of Being Earnest

Westenhanger Castle, Hythe, CT21 4HX

www.immersiontheatre.co.uk

18 Aug

As You Like It

Godinton House, Ashford, TN23 3BP

www.therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk

19 Aug

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland Belmont House & Gdn, nr Faversham, ME13 0HH www.chapterhouse.org

23 Aug

Sense and Sensibility

Walmer Castle and Gardens, Deal, CT14 7LJ

www.chapterhouse.org

24 Aug

Robin Hood and His Merry Men

Walmer Castle and Gardens, Deal, CT14 7LJ

www.chapterhouse.org

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Teletubbies Live! SAT 25 & SUN 26 AUG

See the iconic, world famous Teletubbies in their first ever theatre show. marlowetheatre.com 01227 787787

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What’s On

More What’s On Your family diary for the Summer Holidays

July Classical Concert, Leeds Castle, Maidstone, ME17 1PL

Leeds Castle presents the 40th edition of one of the most magnificent and memorable summer evenings in the Kent events calendar. Bring a picnic and be entertained by field cannons, fireworks and much loved classical music. For more information and to book visit www. leeds-castle.com

Sat 14 – Sun 29 Jul

Summer Jousting Events, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

(Selected dates)The Knights of Royal England will be entertaining the crowds with exhilarating displays of action, stunts, falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with a Royal Box. For more information visit www.hevercastle.co.uk

Sat 14 Jul – Sun 30 Sep

Giant Pirate Maze, Haguelands Village, Romney Marsh, TN29 0JR 9am-6pm, last entry 4.15pm. See if you can tackle the giant pirate maze this summer and take part in lots of fun and games. There will also be an all new funyard for this year. Charges apply. For more information visit www.haguelandsvillage.co.uk

Sat 14 Jul – Mon 6 Aug

Big Butterfly Count, Leybourne Lakes Country Park, Leybourne, ME20 6AA Take part in Butterfly Conservation’s national Big Butterfly Count. Collect a form from main notice boards near the flag poles, at both country parks, then walk round on your own ticking the butterflies you see. Also taking place at Haysden Country Park. For more information visit www.tmbc. gov.uk

Sat 14 Jul – Sun 2 Sep

The Beach, Bluewater Shopping Centre, Greenhithe, DA9 9ST

12noon-9pm. The Beach at Bluewater is back this summer, and it’s bigger and better, featuring exciting new rides for thrill seekers and more sand for castle building in the sun. Head outside The Village (near Zizzi and Pizza Express) for a great day out! Charges apply. For more information visit www.bluewater.co.uk

Print a Zoo, Turner Contemporary, Margate, CT9 1HG

1-4pm. Create a new mythical beast by creating impressions of body parts on your own reprintable block. How many combinations can you make? Once you have perfected your final design, print it onto a tote bag of your choice and take it home. Charges apply, free for CT9 card holders. For more information visit www.turnercontemporary.org

Fri 20 – Sun 22 Jul

Bennetts British Superbike Championship, Brands Hatch Circuit, Longfield, DA3 8NG

The Brands Hatch summer event, fondly nicknamed the ‘Big Brands Bash’ is always one of the highlights of the season on and off the track as the Bennetts British Superbike Championship hits the Grand Prix circuit. Under 13s free. For more information and to book visit www. brandshatch.co.uk

Sat 21 Jul

Boot & Summer Fayre, Park House Animal Sanctuary, Stelling Minnis, CT4 6AN

Go along and enjoy the summer fayre to help raise vital funds for the sanctuary. To find out more about the event call 01303 862 622 or visit www.lordwhisky.co.uk

Crafts, Vintage & Gift Fair, Alexander Centre, Faversham, ME13 8NZ 9.30am-3pm. Go along and browse the stalls exhibiting handicrafts, gift ideas and vintage wares. Free event. For more information visit www. thealexandercentre.com

Sat 21 – Sun 22 Jul

Folkestone RAF100 Flying Displays, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2XA Go along to see a spectacular display by the Red Arrows and the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight to mark the 100th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force. For more information visit www.air-shows.org.uk

Sun 15 Jul

NGS Open Day, Quex Park and Powell-Cotton Museum, Birchington, CT7 0BH

Go down and explore the beautiful gardens with the Head Gardener, who will guide you through the gardens with tours taking place at 11am, 1.30pm and 3pm. Charges apply. For more information visit www.quexpark.co.uk/events

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Day Out With Thomas, Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden, TN30 6HE

(Also 22-23 Sep) 10am. Meet Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends. The Fat Controller will make your day out with Thomas an enchanting experience, full of entertainment the whole family can enjoy. To book tickets and for more information visit www.kesr.org.uk

Sat 21 Jul – Mon 27 Aug

Knights and Princesses School, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG 11.30am, 12.30pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm. Throughout the summer holidays kids can experience what it was like to grow up and serve in a royal household in medieval times. Children are encouraged to go along in costume. Ages 6-12. For more information visit www.hevercastle. co.uk

Sat 21 Jul – Sun 2 Sep

Summer Scavenger Hunt, Broadditch Farm, Southfleet, DA13 9PU Get back to nature as you navigate your way around the edge of the woods. Simply purchase your worksheet from the Farm shop, complete the hunt and return the completed worksheet to the shop to claim your prize. For more information visit www.broadditch. co.uk

Summer Holiday Fun, Howletts Wild Animal Park, Bekesbourne nr Canterbury, CT4 5AE

9.30am-5pm. Journey through the Woodland Walk at Howletts to come face to face with life sized prehistoric creatures.You’ll be able to enjoy not only Animals of the Ice Age, but also take part in loads of free activities taking place every day. For more information visit www. aspinallfoundation.org

Summer, Dreamland, Margate, CT9 1XJ

10am-6pm. Dreamland will be open daily over the summer with lots of fun things to keep the family entertained. There will be vintage rides, pop-up entertainment, aerial circus, street food, roller discos and more. For more information and to buy advance tickets visit www. dreamland.co.uk

Sun 22 Jul

Clay Critters, Turner Contemporary, Margate, CT9 1HG

Mon 23 Jul

Paw Patrol, Dreamland, Margate, CT9 1XJ

The heroic pups will be making personal appearances at intervals throughout the day in the park, so don’t forget to bring your camera. For more information visit www. dreamland.co.uk

Tues 24 Jul

Family Bike Ride, Various Locations

Join in for a family cycle ride to Kent Life Museum. Meet at East Farleigh Station bike shed at 10.35am for a short 40 min ride to Kent Life where you will enjoy free entry and refreshments and return at 3.31pm. Booking essential on Eventbrite. For more information visit www.kentcrp. org.uk

Wed 25 Jul

Junior Zoo Keeper Experience, Wildwood Trust, Herne Bay, CT6 7LQ (Also 1, 15, 22 and 29 Aug) 10am12noon. Participants will go behind the scenes at Wildwood for an introduction to the world of the zoo keeper and will learn how we make sure that our animals are well fed, interested and cared for. Booking essential. For more information and to download a booking form visit www.wildwoodtrust.org

Fish and Chips Supper Trains, Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden, TN30 6HE

6pm. Board at Tenterden for a 6.30pm departure.Your chosen meal will be served on departure and there’s an opportunity to enjoy a glass of wine, locally brewed beer or cup of tea or coffee from the at-seat trolley service. For more information and to book visit www.kesr.org.uk

Wed 25 Jul – Sun 2 Sep Summer Fun, The Hop Farm, Tonbridge, TN12 6PY

10am. Join Hopper the Rabbit and friends for summer holiday fun including the popular outdoor play areas, Hopper’s Animal World, the Magic Castle, bumper boats, 4D cinema, giant jumping pillows, the driving school and more. On selected dates there will also be amazing bird of prey displays for you to enjoy. For more information visit www. thehopfarm.co.uk

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FUN FAMILY EVENTS Plagues and Punishment: Sat 28 – Sun 29 July Tudor Pageant: Sat 11 – Sun 12 August www.english-heritage.org.uk/dovercastle

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Plant Hunters, Shorne Woods Country Park, Shorne, DA12 3HX

10.30am-3pm. With Play-On-Words Theatre Company, watch this fun theatrical production about historical plant hunters before heading off into the park on a plant discovery expedition of your own. Fun for all the family. Free. For more information and to book visit www. explorekent.org

In Bloom - Kids, Scotney Castle, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 8JN

10.30am-1pm. Scotney Castle is an amazing place to photograph, and becomes very colourful when the blossoms are in bloom, creating bright colours and shapes! The course will focus on capturing all the colours of Scotney Castle through your camera lenses. To book visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/scotneycastle

Tree Faces and Mud Monsters, Cromer’s Wood, Sittingbourne, ME9 8AE

10am-12noon and 1-3pm. This event will be led by Karen Crosby and we will be making fantastic tree faces and messy mud monsters all of which will adorn the trees at Cromer’s wood. For more information and to book visit www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk

Thurs 26 – Sun 29 Jul

Open Days, The Big Cat Sanctuary, Smarden, TN27 8PJ 8am-5pm. Enjoy family fun open days to see the incredible cats and arena display of falconry and antipoaching dogs as well as a variety of entertainment. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.thebigcatsanctuary.org

Thurs 26 Jul – Sun 26 Aug

Paula the Polar Bear, Turner Contemporary, Margate, CT9 1HG

Paula the Polar Bear, a life-sized puppet, will be roaming the streets of Margate for five weeks on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. The aim is to encourage thought provoking conversations about climate change and how humans can co-exist with animals. She will also be at Turner Contemporary on 26, 28-29 Jul, 2, 4-5, 9, 11-12, 16, 18-19, 23, 25-26 Aug at selected times. For more information visit www. turnercontemporary.org

Sat 28 Jul

Big Wild Sleepout, RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve, TN29 9PN

You’ll be meeting the creatures who come out at night, encountering marvellous moths, exploring the ponds and searching for glow worms before camping out under the brilliant starry sky. Booking essential. For more information visit www. rspb.org.uk

Family Bushcraft Day, Belmont House & Gardens, Faversham, ME13 0HH 10am-4pm.You will learn different ways to create a flame, shelter building, campfire cooking, nature walks, plant identification and more. For more information and to book visit www.belmont-house.org

Summer Sounds, Westwood Cross Shopping Centre, Broadstairs, CT10 2BF

Tyber from The Dualers will be returning to Westwood Cross following his successful performance last September. Tyber will be performing from 2-4pm with a mixture of popular ska and reggae hits. For more information visit www. westwoodx.co.uk

Sat 28 – Sun 29 Jul

Tudor Tales & Jousting, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Go along and try on a suit of armour or dress up as a knight or princess. Then support your chosen knights in the spectacular Jousting Tournaments taking place over the weekend. For more information visit www. hevercastle.co.uk

Plagues and Punishment, Dover Castle, CT16 1HU

10am-5pm. Experience the gruesome side of medieval England at a stinking event, taking you into the heart of the working classes. Soak up the medieval sights, smells and sounds living at the wrong end of the garderobe! For more information and to buy tickets visit www.englishheritage.org.uk/dover

Fri 27 Jul

Bat Walk and Talk, Haysden Country Park, Tonbridge, TN11 9BB

8-10pm. Join the expert to discover what lives in the country park at night, with the chance to see Noctule bats and Pipistrelle bats. Just take along a torch. For more information

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Cycling Spectacular, Betteshanger Country Park, CT14 0BF

A weekend dedicated to celebrating cycling, featuring the UK’s leading bike stunt team, Mobile Bike Events. The team, including world champion, Tom Cardy, will perform breathtaking shows throughout the weekend. For more information and to book visit www.betteshanger-park.co.uk

Sat 28 Jul – Mon 27 Aug Kids in Pyramids, Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 2SS

This unique event will allow children to go on an amazing adventure where they will learn about life in Ancient Egypt. Be surrounded by iconic architectural elements and get involved in exciting games and of course have lots of fun! Ages 5-12. Free entry. For more information and adventure tour times visit www. royalvictoriaplace.com

Sat 28 Jul – Sun 2 Sep

Summer at the Dockyard, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE Join in for a jam packed summer of fun for all ages at the Dockyard. The Pirates will be taking over the Gannet, Doc & Bunsen are back conducting experiments, Walk through History in LEGO® (from 6 Jul) and more. For more information visit www.thedockyard.co.uk

Sun 29 Jul

Family Fun Day, Cherry Orchard Playing Field, Herne, CT6 7HD

1-5pm. There is lots of fun planned for the family including Faversham Mission Brass Band, Tai Chi display, Circle Dance, go karts, face painting, chair-o-planes, Pip the Clown magic show and much more. For more information including entry forms for the dog show and classic car show visit www.herneandbroomfieldpc. kentparishes.gov.uk

Hunt & Darton Dog Show, Dreamland, Margate, CT9 1XJ

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12noon-2pm. With real prizes up for grabs, expect fast paced agility courses, some serious grooming competition and dogs uncannily like their owners. Judged using a criteria that can only be described as alternative. For more information visit www.dreamland.co.uk

Print a Zoo, Turner Contemporary, Margate, CT9 1HG

1-4pm. Create a new mythical beast by creating impressions of body parts on your own reprintable block. How many combinations can you make?

Once you have perfected your final design, print it onto a tote bag of your choice and take it home. Charges apply, free for CT9 card holders. For more information visit www. turnercontemporary.org

Mon 30 Jul

Captain Barnacles & Kwazii from The Octonauts, Dreamland, Margate, CT9 1X

12noon-3pm. See the underwater explorers at intervals throughout the day and there will also be a storytime for all you land lubbers at the end of the day. Don’t forget to bring your camera! For more information visit www.dreamland.co.uk

Family Monday: Knole and the Great War, Knole, Sevenoaks, TN15 0RP 11am-3pm. Be inspired by Knole’s history and find out what it was like to be at Knole during the First World War with the archaeology team. Create a war medal and try on some First World War costumes. Ages 5+. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk

Pond Dipping, Lullingstone Country Park, Eynsford, DA4 0JF

10am-12noon. Head along to Lullingstone Country Park to have fun dipping in the pond and discovering the myriad of water minibeasts that live there. Charges apply. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.kentcountryparks.co.uk

Natural Arts and Crafts, Lullingstone Country Park, Eynsford, DA4 0JF

(Also 6, 20, 28 Aug) 1.30-3.30pm. Go along and have fun in the forest school area hunting for natural materials to create a woodland animal or a minibeast to take home. Then join the ranger to toast marshmallows over a campfire. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. kentcountryparks.co.uk

Mon 30 Jul – Sun 5 Aug

Bird of Prey Centre Behind the Scenes Tour, Leeds Castle, Maidstone, ME17 1PL

11.30am and 3pm. Led by one of the Falconry Volunteers, this behind the scenes tour allows you to get an insight into the world of falconry and how the team train and care for their 30+ residents. Included with the price of admission. For more information visit www.leeds-castle.com

Mon 30 Jul – Fri 31 Aug

Summer Make and Take Workshops, Millbrook Garden Centre, Gravesend, DA13 9PA

10am. Join in a mix of Millbrook Minis Make and Take Workshops all themed around beautiful butterflies and bugs. The workshops will include a craft activity plus admission to the new indoor tropical garden, The Millbrook Butterfly Experience. For more information and to book visit www. millbrookgc.co.uk

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Festival-inspired entertainment and a scenic beach backdrop, visit Dreamland Margate for a perfect day out by the sea

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Stream Dipping, Brockhill Country Park, Saltwood CT21 4HL

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Stream Dipping, Brockhill Country Park, Saltwood CT21 4HL (Also 7 Aug) 10am-12noon. Head along to Brockhill Country Park to have fun dipping in the stream and discovering the myriad of water minibeasts that live there. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.kentcountryparks. co.uk

Natural Arts and Crafts, Brockhill Country Park, Saltwood CT21 4HL

(Also 7, 21, 28 Aug) 1.30-3.30pm. Head along to Brockhill Country Park to have fun in the forest school area hunting for natural materials to create a woodland animal or a minibeast to take home. Then join the ranger to toast marshmallows over a campfire. For more information and to book visit www.kentcountryparks. co.uk

Seashore Safaris, Minnis Bay, Birchington, CT7 9LX

8.30am. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife! Identification sheet and equipment will be provided. Ages 4-14. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A small charge applies. For more information visit www. nekmpa.org.uk

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Discovery Days, Canterbury Cathedral, CT1 2EH

11am-3pm. Inspired by the boats in the Cathedral’s Under and Equal Sky exhibition, the Activity team will take you on an exploration of all things nautical in the Cathedral from HMS Canterbury to hidden historic graffiti boats. Why not go along and make a boat of your own. For more information visit www.canterburycathedral.org

Explorer Backpacks, Canterbury Cathedral, CT1 2EH 11am-3pm. Inside the backpacks are binoculars, magnifying glasses and magnetic compasses – all to help young explorers investigate many of the beautiful and extraordinary places and objects within the Cathedral. For more information visit www.canterbury-cathedral.org

(Also 8, 14, 21-22 Aug) 10am12noon. Head along to Brockhill Country Park to have fun dipping in the stream and discovering the myriad of water minibeasts that live there. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. kentcountryparks.co.uk

Circus Wednesdays: Dizzy O’Dare, Dreamland, Margate, CT9 1XJ

11am, 2pm, and 4pm. This show will have the audiences in stitches and in awe simultaneously. Expect balloon sculptures, high energy comic performance and of course the allimportant giant balloon! For more information visit www.dreamland. co.uk

Thurs 2 Aug

Ponds, Pellets and Potions, RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve, TN29 9PN

11am-3pm. Do you want to learn more about the creepy crawlies that hide under the surface of a pond? Want to learn what the resident barn owls like to eat for dinner? How about creating potions and paint out of plants and petals? Then join in on one of these events to be amazed. Booking essential. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk

Fishing, Shorne Woods Country Park, Shorne DA12 3HX

(Also 9 Aug) 10.30am, 12.45pm, and 2.30pm. Gravesham Borough Council are delivering Introduction to Fishing workshops. Children will be taught the basics and learn how to fish independently. Ages 5-16. For more information visit https://woodville. seatlive.com

Seashore Safaris, St Mildred’s Bay, Westgate on Sea, CT8 8AD

9am. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife! Identification sheet and equipment will be provided. Ages 4-14. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A small charge applies. For more information visit www. nekmpa.org.uk

Seashore Safaris, West Bay, Westgate on Sea, CT8 8QG

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Thurs 2 – Thurs 30 Aug Battle of the Buskers, Westwood Cross Shopping Centre, Broadstairs, CT10 2BF

Live music will be a theme at the centre during summer with performances from buskers on selected dates throughout August. At the end of the summer, the best of the buskers will be voted for by the Westwood Cross shoppers to see who will win the £500 gift card. For more information visit www. westwoodx.co.uk

Fri 3 Aug

Pond Dipping, The Prom, Gravesend DA12 2BT

10am, 11.30am and 1pm. North West Kent Countryside Partnership, supported by Gravesham Borough Council are delivering Pond Dipping sessions. Go along for an hour of fun and explore the wildlife that lurks in and around ponds. Ages 4 -16. Charges apply. For more information visit and to book visit https:// woodville.seatlive.com

Seashore Safaris, Eastcliff, Ramsgate, CT11 8JD

9.30am. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife! Identification sheet and equipment will be provided. Ages 4-14. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A small charge applies. For more information visit www. nekmpa.org.uk

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, Leeds Castle, Maidstone, ME17 1PL

Doors 7.30pm. Join Luna Cinema for a night at the flicks with a difference. A spell-binding night out for all muggles. Get ready to wave your wands for a magic evening watching the first ever Harry Potter film set against the dramatic backdrop of Leeds Castle. To book visit www. leeds-castle.com

Fri 3 – Sun 5 Aug

The Best of Thanet, Westwood Cross Shopping Centre, Broadstairs, CT10 2BF The Best of Thanet will be on display with the region’s most loved tourist attractions and venues exhibiting within the centre. For more information visit www.westwoodx. co.uk

Sat 4 Aug

Coastal Funday, Herne Bay Junior School Field, CT6 5DA

11am-6pm. Go and learn a new skill or try something new at the Coastal Funday. From sports, ponies and climbing walls to arts, crafts, inflatables and Junior Driving School. To book your tickets visit www. ticketsource.co.uk/coastal-funday

Summer Garden Party, Pilgrims Hospice, Ashford, TN24 0NE

12noon-4pm. Go along to this fabulous summer garden party. There will be cream teas, a BBQ, games, crafts, tombolas and much more. You’ll also be able to explore the grounds of the hospice and find out more. For more information visit www.pilgrimshospices.org

Toy Swap Party, Whitefriars Shopping Centre, Canterbury, CT1 2TF 11am-4pm. Go along and swap your unwanted toys and games. There will also be free art and craft activities, live music and a goody bag for the first 10 swappers! For more information visit www.whitefriars. co.uk

Seashore Safaris, Western Undercliff, Ramsgate, CT11 0HH

10.30am. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife! Identification sheet and equipment will be provided. Ages 4-14. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A small charge applies. For more information visit www. nekmpa.org.uk

Summer Garden Music, Walmer Castle & Gardens, Deal, CT14 7LJ

1-4pm. Relax with light music on the lawn. Enjoy the summer borders and fragrant blooms as you’re taken on a melodious journey through the historic grounds of Walmer Castle. For more information visit www. english-heritage.org.uk/walmer

The Greatest Showman Open Air Cinema, Herne Bay Junior School Field, CT6 5DA

Gates open at 7.30pm, film starts at 8.30pm. Go along and watch this film under the night stars. To book your ticket visit at www.billetto. co.uk/e/herne-bay-junior-and-infantschool-pta-screening-of-the-greatestshowman-tickets-286951

Sat 4 – Sun 5 Aug

Castle Canines, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG Castle Canines is a weekend dedicated to our canine friends with demonstrations, displays and entertainment. Enter your pooch in a fun dog show with rosettes for the winners in each category. Dogs welcome on leads. For more information visit www.hevercastle. co.uk

Railway Weekends, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE

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Fun Days Out with the Family Ashford Leisure Centres

Betteshanger Park

Betteshanger Park, near Deal, guarantees an energising and enjoyable day out for all the family. The Park, built on the site of the former Betteshanger Colliery, offers outstanding leisure and recreational facilities, miles of traffic-free cycling and muddy mountain bike trails plus woodland, grassland and marshland to explore. There’s also a programme of lively outdoor activities including archery, geocaching, fossil hunting and a military-style obstacle course. The Betteshanger calendar is packed with a wide range of seasonal events. On 28 – 29 July, the Cycling Spectacular will be taking place. This is a weekend dedicated to celebrating cycling, featuring the UK’s leading bike stunt team, Mobile Bike Events. The team, including World Champion, Tom Cardy, will perform breath taking shows throughout the weekend. The Wind Festival will take place on 5 August, making the most of one of Betteshanger’s defining features, with professional kite flyers, kite buggies and wind turbine demonstrations. The Wild Weekend will also be held on 18 and 19 August. This will be a weekend of fun and a chance to spend time escaping modern technology by enjoying Betteshanger’s wilderness. For more information, please visit www.betteshanger-park.co.uk.

Keep the children happy, active and healthy over the summer holidays with Ashford Leisure Centres. At the Stour Centre and Julie Rose Stadium they have lots to keep children entertained with their fun packed summer holiday programme which, with many years of experience, has a great reputation in offering activities to keep children active and busy. Both venues are Ofsted registered and open to children aged 5–14 years, with activities to give all children the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends and have lots of fun in a safe environment. Every day is different with the chance to take part in various activities, each providing endless hours of fun. The camps run throughout the school holidays and are the perfect way to keep children entertained. The fun camp teams ensure the holidays are crammed full of games, creative arts and crafts, sports, treasure hunts, swimming and much more. Activities take place both indoors and outdoors (weather permitting) and with such a range of fun-filled activities there is something to choose from whatever your child’s age. Ashford Leisure Centres are confident everyone will leave begging to stay or wanting to come back again next time. Opening times are Monday to Friday 8am–5.30pm with half day sessions also available to make things easier for different family schedules. Individual sessions start from £10. To book your child onto the activities or for more information, please call the Stour Centre on 01233 663 503 or Julie Rose Stadium on 01233 613 131 and quote Primary Times. Alternatively, please visit www.ashfordleisuretrust.co.uk.

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County Square Shopping Centre

County Square Shopping Centre is in Ashford’s town centre and has over 50 stores with High Street brands such as Debenhams, M&S, Next, H&M, River Island, New Look, JD and Peacocks. There are also great toy and book shops with The Entertainer, Kids Stuff, The Works and Waterstones as well as other popular retailers and a selection of places to have lunch or a coffee break. For little ones, County Square’s soft play area, ‘Tiny Tots Farm’, is a welcome break from shopping. The centre’s smallest guests can let off steam and enjoy some fun for free. The Tiny Tots Farm isn’t a crèche so parents/guardians are responsible for their little ones and must always be there to watch over them. The farm is designed for under 5s and the maximum height for a child is 3ft 4in or 1 metre. It’s open daily and located in the Lower Oval, near to Debenhams, New Look and Kids Stuff. During the summer holidays, there will be other entertainment for children. Please visit www.countysquareshoppingcentre.com for more details of dates and times.

Wildwood

Wildwood near Canterbury is a great day out for all ages where you can see amazing British wildlife from past and present. Set in 40 acres of ancient woodland, Wildwood holds a stunning collection of over 200 British animals in natural enclosures. See bears, wolves, otters, foxes, deer, badgers, owls, wild horses, lynx, beavers, wild cats, bison, squirrels, wild boar, reindeer and many more as you walk around the twisting trails through an ancient British woodland. Finish your day by letting your kids go wild in the amazing adventure play park featuring Kent’s tallest vertical drop slide, zip wire, wild fort, twisting tube slide, pine marten towers and a special area for under 5s. Join animal experts at weekends and school holidays for free close-up animal talks and feeds, visit the Beaver Lodge Cafe or enjoy your own food in the spacious picnic area. Wildwood is not just a wildlife park but also a unique conservation project which aims to protect native British wildlife and bring back the original wild wood. Find out more about their conservation, education and rewilding initiatives at www.wildwoodtrust.org

Indoor Soft Play Barn

Jungle Jim’s is located in beautiful rural surroundings on the Quex Park Estate, Birchington, and has 9.5 acres of fun-packed attractions for the whole family. Activities include indoor soft play and outdoor adventure play areas with three adventure climbing frames, a toddler play area, a zip line, the agility course and a climbing wall.You’ll also be able to see the birds of prey and meet the friendly alpacas. Children must be accompanied by an adult and the parents are encouraged to join their children in discovering the challenges of the indoor frame and outdoor activities. Once children have gained 16

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confidence and choose to take on the challenges with their friends, parents and carers can relax in comfort, knowing that their children are playing in a safe environment. Then it’s their time to chat over coffee, enjoy a delicious slice of homemade cake, read a newspaper or simply enjoy watching their child having fun and accomplishing feats that they never thought possible. Jungle Jim’s have some great membership deals. To find out more please visit www.jungle-jims.co.uk.

Summer at Historic Dockyard Chatham

As part of its 400th birthday celebrations, The Historic Dockyard Chatham has organised its biggest summer of entertainment ever. Starting the summer fun from the 6 July is the latest temporary exhibition, Brick History, where you can walk through history in LEGO® bricks. With over 40 LEGO models, the exhibition will be on show with pieces that are key to The Dockyard’s own history such as the model of the Battle of Trafalgar. You’ll also get a chance

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County Square, Ashford, welcomes it’s smallest guests to come along and enjoy some fun for free at Tiny Tots Farm. It’s not a creche and parents/guardians will be responsible for their little ones so must always be there to watch over them. Open daily, it’s located in the lower Oval, near Debenhams, New Look and Kids Stuff. So come along and have some fun ‘down on the farm’! For full terms and conditions visit our website.

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Indoor soft play and outdoor adventure play areas with 3 adventure climbing frames, toddler play area, slides, swings, zip line, agility course, climbing wall. See the birds of prey, and meet our friendly alpacas. Fully licensed cafe and bar with Birchington’s biggest beer garden. Why not book up for our Sunday special roast dinners. And look out for our great summer events and family fun days

Doc.Yard will be joining the summer celebrations from the 28 July with his unique take on science fun and the Pirates will be returning to HMS Gannet. Doc and his able assistant Bunsen need the audience’s help with lots of hands on experiments. Captain Knotbeard and the rest of his crew will also be at The Dockyard with an enormous beach equipped with deck chairs and buried treasure ready for those sandcastles to be made. With this and much more going on, there are loads of reasons to spend a day at the Historic Dockyard this summer.

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All of these events are included in annual tickets, so prepare for the biggest summer of fun in the last 400 years at the Dockyard. To get your tickets and for more details, please visit www. thedockyard.co.uk.

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Westwood Cross

Westwood Cross has a packed summer schedule of activities. From a programme of musical performances to an opportunity to meet prehistoric creatures at the centre’s DinoPark, visitors can expect a fun-packed few months. Tyber from The Dualers will be returning to Westwood Cross following his successful performance last September. Performing on 28 July from 2-4pm, guests can enjoy a mixture of ska and reggae hits. The music theme will then continue with Battle of the Buskers from 2 – 30 August. A summer of performances from some of the region’s best buskers will culminate with a vote to find Westwood Cross shoppers’ favourite act. The Best of Thanet will be on display from 3 – 5 August with the region’s most loved tourist attractions and venues exhibiting within the centre. Then, from 13 August, the dinosaurs will be back. Following their tour of shopping centres, the DinoPark will return from 13 August – 2 September. Children will get the opportunity to have their photo taken with the prehistoric creatures and take part in various archaeological activities. For more information of events throughout the summer, please visit www.westwoodx.co.uk.

Stagecoach in Kent

Summer is the perfect time to head out on new adventures and visit attractions in Kent – and you don’t even need your car to find them. Stagecoach has teamed up with Visit Kent to offer a range of fantastic 2FOR1 offers and discounts on great days out, including Dreamland Margate, Dover Castle,Wildwood and many more. The offers are available to anyone travelling with Stagecoach, including their ‘Kid for a quid’offer. So think twice before jumping in your car and take advantage of all the great days out available in Kent. Each offer has its own terms and conditions and is subject to availability. Make sure you check the full details of your offer at www.visitkentoffers.co.uk/bus before you set off and redeem your voucher. Whether you like heritage sites, lovely gardens, a bit of arts and culture, family fun or sporty activities there is bound to be something for you. So leave the car at home and hop on a bus to take advantage of these great days out. All you need to do is check out all the offers on www.visitkentoffers.co.uk/bus, download your vouchers and travel with Stagecoach to your Kent destination on the day.

Family Fun at Hever Castle

Discover 700 years of history in the childhood home of Anne Boleyn. Visit Hever Castle and Gardens this summer to enjoy an entertaining programme of events and activities set amidst the award-winning gardens. The Knights of Royal England will once again delight crowds with the annual Summer Jousting Tournaments which will take place on July 14, 15, 21, 22, 29 and 30, August 11, 12, 18, 19 and 24–27. Discover what life was like when English archers ruled the battlefield. Learn about the history of the bow and its use in Tudor times and wander among the encampments as part of Tudor Tales on 28 and 29 July. Children can also experience what it was like to grow up and serve in a royal household in medieval times during Knights and Princesses School (from 21 July – 27 August). On 4 and 5 August, guests can enjoy Castle Canines with stalls, entertainment and displays as well as a dog show. The 100-year old Yew Maze, the popular Water Maze and the thrilling Tudor Towers adventure playground will also be open. To get your tickets to events and for more information, please visit www.hevercastle.co.uk.

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Have a wild family day out at RSPB Dungeness this summer. Dungeness is looking for wildlife detectives. Join the team at RSPB Dungeness nature reserve and learn all about the wildlife and bugs that live on the reserve. From bushcraft and pond dipping to bug hunting and animal arts and crafts, a series of special events will allow families to adventure in nature together and discover the wonders of wildlife within the beautiful reserve. For a weekend long adventure, families can join the RSPB’s annual Big Wild Sleepout at Dungeness from 28 - 29 July and watch the sunrise over the UK’s only desert landscape. With lots of nature themed activities over the weekend, families can learn and explore together before spending a memorable night under the stars in this unique setting. Families are welcome all year round at RSPB Dungeness. Child friendly events take place every school holiday or families can take time out to explore the reserve in their own time. Summer is a great time to spot butterflies and dragonflies along the nature trail or to look out for moths and bees amongst the reserve’s spectacular wildflowers. On site there is a visitor centre, shop, picnic area, some wheelchair and pushchair friendly trails, accessible toilets and baby change facilities. Hot and cold drinks are also available. For more information, please visit www.rspb.org.uk. Photo credit: Ben Andrew (rspb-images.com)

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Festival Vibes at Dreamland

There’s a festival of fun lined up at Dreamland Margate this summer.Visitors to the seaside amusement park can enjoy the nine new rides catering to families and thrill seekers alike. Try the amazing new Dreamland Drop, a thrill packed ‘shoot up and drop’ ride with 360° views of Dreamland and Margate, or for a less adrenaline fuelled time, enjoy the colourful hot air balloons of the Up, Up and Away ride. The fun doesn’t end there, with a raft of family entertainment throughout the season with guest appearances including Peppa Pig, Paw Patrol, The Octonauts and more, as well as circus acts, magicians and street football – there’s too much to cram into one day. Resident circus, Gorilla Circus, will be performing twice-daily on selected dates. Providing a high-octane outdoor show, the circus combine aerial, high wire, trapeze and other amazing entertainment. The family entertainment and the circus is included in all of the park’s entry options. Completing the festival vibe is a full line up of events from outdoor film screenings and variety shows to live music and DJs. Star of children’s TV and stage Justin Fletcher will bring his show to Dreamland following a number one UK tour. Justin’s band will be playing the outdoor Scenic Stage on Monday 13 August.

Day Out With Thomas

Thomas the Tank Engine is inviting little engineers to join him at Kent and East Sussex Railway for a day of family fun at Day Out With Thomas this summer. Children will be able to spend a day with their friend Thomas when the number one blue engine pulls into Tenterden on July 21 – 23. Day Out With Thomas is a fun filled event that gives children of all ages the opportunity to meet The Fat Controller, climb aboard and take a ride with Thomas as well as participate in a range of Thomas and Friends themed activities including photo opportunities, crafts and interactive entertainment. Thomas the Tank Engine rides depart every 40 minutes, rain or shine. Departure times begin at 10.30am and run through to 3.15pm each day of the event. Tickets for Day Out With Thomas at the Kent and East Sussex Railway are £50 for families (2 adults + 2 Children), £18 for adults, £13.50 for children aged 18 months to 15 years and free for children under 18 months. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased at www.dayoutwiththomas. co.uk. For more information and directions, please visit www. kesr.org.uk.

There’s something for everyone, from delicious street food to watching the circus, enjoying the rides and art installations or simply soaking up the park’s unique atmosphere and pop-up entertainment. For more details and advance tickets, please visit www.dreamland.co.uk.

Pilgrims Hospice Summer Garden Party

Pilgrims Hospices is a charity which helps people facing incurable illness to live well in every moment, offering care and support for people where and when it’s needed. To do so they need to raise £11million per year from voluntary donations. Pilgrims Hospice Ashford is holding a fabulous Summer Garden Party in the grounds of the hospice on Saturday 4 August from 12noon-4pm. There will be cream teas, a BBQ, games, crafts, tombolas and much more.You will be able to explore the grounds of the hospice and find out more about what they do. For more details visit https://www.pilgrimshospices.org or call 01233 504 111. Stagecoach Buses will be providing a free park and ride from Mersham Le Hatch Business Village.

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Whitefriars Canterbury

It’s going to be another fun-packed summer in Whitefriars, Canterbury’s award-winning shopping centre. There’s loads of free fun stuff on offer, for both children and adults, and the floral displays are already looking bloomin’ marvellous! The centre is a previous Gold Award winner in the South and South East in Bloom awards and is out to impress judges again this year. The ‘Hello Summer’ programme launches on 30 June and runs all the way through to 2 September, with events taking place in Whitefriars Square in the heart of the historic city every day. Highlights are too numerous to mention, but don’t miss the city-wide Medieval Pageant on 7 July, the Toy Swap on 4 August and Circus Day on 18 August. Regular activities include crazy golf, giant games and a whole host of art and craft activities, with both child and adult sessions. There will be live music every weekend and open mic busking opportunities for local artists on Wednesdays. The merengue drop-in dance and yoga sessions are also likely to be a popular draw for the more energetically-minded! Look out, too, for the live performances from characters from the city’s award-winning Canterbury Tales visitor attraction and make sure you book a place at a Unicorn Tea Party and Glitter Slime Making session (fee payable) which take place throughout the summer. You can pick up a ‘Hello Summer’ programme from Whitefriars stores or download a detailed planner from the Whitefriars website at www.whitefriars.co.uk.

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Weald of Kent Steam Rally, Little Engeham Farm, Woodchurch, TN26 3QY

With over 40 full-size steam engines taking part in arena events, steam ‘working area’ with threshing machines and saw benches, Victorian Fair, Scale steam engines and ride on railways, classic cars, military vehicles, stalls and more. For more information visit www. wealdofkentsteamrally.co.uk

Sun 5 Aug

Seashore Safaris, Walpole Bay, Cliftonville, CT9 3HF

11.30am. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife! Identification sheet and equipment will be provided. Ages 4-14. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A small charge applies. For more information visit www. nekmpa.org.uk

Wind Festival, Betteshanger Country Park, CT14 0BF

A one day festival celebrating one of Betteshanger’s defining features, the wind. There will be professional kite flyers, kite buggies and wind turbine demonstrations. For more information and to book visit www. betteshanger-park.co.uk

Clay Critters, Turner Contemporary, Margate, CT9 1HG

Tues 7 – Thurs 9 Aug

Witches and Wizards, Maidstone Museum, ME14 1LH 10.30-11.30am, 12noon-1pm, 1.302.30pm and 3-4pm. Children aged 4-11 can join in creative workshops inspired by the museum’s ‘Discworld & Beyond’ exhibition. For more information and to book visit www. museum.maidstone.gov.uk

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Home Front Week, Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham, ME7 1UR

10.30am-3.30pm.Visit the exhibition VC: For Valour – Sapper VCs of the First World War and join in hands-on family craft activities based around the First World War. Ages 3+. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.re-museum. co.uk

Wed 8 Aug

Discovery Days, Canterbury Cathedral, CT1 2EH

11am-3pm. Join the Activity Team on a safari of Animal Mask Making inspired by the menagerie of creatures found in the Cathedral’s architecture. For more information visit www.canterbury-cathedral.org

Canterbury Medieval Education Day

Top Canterbury organisations are coming together to present a very special education day for local schools. The Canterbury Tales, Westgate Towers, St Augustine’s Abbey, Beaney House of Art and Knowledge, Canterbury Christchurch University and Whitefriars Shopping Centre are working in partnership to deliver the ultimate history experience for pupils aged between 7 and 11 years. The day of activities, for Key Stage 2 classes, will bring history to life through a series of workshops, tours and challenges all themed around

Circus Wednesdays: Gandini, Dreamland, Margate, CT9 1XJ

11am and 2pm. 8 Songs is a series of choreographed juggling vignettes set to 8 classic rock and roll songs. A tribute to the mythical landscape of popular music. For more information visit www.dreamland.co.uk

Geocaching, Brockhill Country Park, Saltwood CT21 4HL 1-3.30pm. Have fun with the family whilst using a GPS handset to explore the park and seek out the hidden marker posts. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.kentcountryparks.co.uk

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Organic Bread and Butter, Bore Place, Chiddingstone, TN8 7AR

10am-1pm. Harvest some herbs from the organic garden for flavouring your butter. Back in the kitchen you will learn how to make bread and even grind some of your own flour for your rolls. Make your own butter and use what you have harvested

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VOICE TRIALS for boys aged 7 & 8 10th November 2018 Enquiries are welcome at any time

Substantial scholarships are awarded and choristers benefit from an all-round excellent education at St Edmund’s School Canterbury. The Master of Choristers, David Flood, is always pleased to meet and advise parents and their sons.

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Michael Rosen – children’s novelist, poet and former Children’s Laureate – recently announced the shortlist for the 2018 Scholastic Laugh Out Loud Awards (The Lollies) which celebrate the funniest children’s books. The Lollies are awarded in three categories: Best Laugh Out Loud Picture Book, Best Laugh Out Loud Book for 6-8s and Best Laugh Out Loud Book for 9-13s. Voting is open to teachers and their pupils, parents and children. The Lollies website will be open for voting from 4 June – 14 December at www.scholastic. co.uk/lollies. Teachers can cast up to 35 votes on behalf of their class for each category. The winning book in each category will be decided solely by children’s votes, with schools and parents encouraged to help kids get involved and vote via the Lollies website, www.scholastic.co.uk/lollies, or via the Scholastic channel on the PopJam app. The winning books will be announced at an awards ceremony in London in January 2019.

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the medieval city. Students will hear historical stories, try their hands at medieval-inspired crafts, discover some of the city’s most ancient buildings and learn about archaeology and conservation. Costumed tour guides from The Canterbury Tales will be directing groups from venue to venue and Whitefriars Shopping Centre will create a central hub for all schools to use as a meeting point and a lunch area. The education day will take place on 20 September. The whole day will cost £8 per child and teachers go free. For more information or to book, teachers can contact Chloe Ward, Marketing Manager at The Canterbury Tales on cward@canterburytales.org.uk or call 01227 696 002.

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August to flavour it. Ages 6-10.For more information and to book visit www. boreplace.org

Bushcraft, RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve, TN29 9PN

11am-3pm. Ever wondered what it is like to live in the wild? Go along and experience it for a day learning fun and useful skills such as den building, tying knots, the use of signalling and messages to communicate, purifying water and much more. Booking essential. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk

Sat 11 Aug

Boot & Late Summer Fayre, Park House Animal Sanctuary, Stelling Minnis, CT4 6AN Go along and enjoy the late summer fayre to help raise vital funds for the sanctuary. To find out more about the event call 01303 862 622 or visit www.lordwhisky.co.uk

Summer Fair, Ellenor, Gravesend, DA11 7HQ

11am-3pm. Join in for a fun-filled summer’s day and enjoy free face painting, traditional family games, tombola, craft and plant stalls, live entertainment, food and drink and much more. Charges apply for adults, children free. For more information visit www.ellenor.org

Open Air Cinema, Betteshanger Country Park, CT14 0BF

7.30pm. Set in the heart of the Park, both the cinema screen and natural auditorium are entirely uncovered – a perfect way to enjoy long, warm summer evenings in the great outdoors. There will also be local food and drinks in the festival village tipis. For more information including the film reveal and to book tickets visit www.betteshanger-park.co.uk

Summer Garden Music, Walmer Castle & Gardens, Deal, CT14 7LJ

Sat 11 – Sun 12 Aug

Tudor Pageant, Dover Castle, CT16 1HU

10am-5pm. Gather with England’s most famous King, Henry VIII, as he prepares to invade France. Join the king in a parade and watch as actors perform a play for the famously bad-tempered monarch - will we all survive? Book online before 10 Aug for 10% off. For more information and to book visit www.englishheritage.org.uk/dover

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Sat 11 – Mon 27 Aug

Summer Jousting Events, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Sun 12 Aug

Bubble Rush, Mote Park, Print a Zoo, Turner Contemporary, Margate, CT9 1HG

Mon 13 Aug – Sun 2 Sep Dino Park, Westwood Cross Shopping Centre, Broadstairs, CT10 2BF Following their tour of shopping centres, the Dinopark will return to Westwood Cross this summer. Children will get the opportunity to have their photo taken with the prehistoric creatures and take part in various archaeological activities. For more information visit www. westwoodx.co.uk

Tues 14 Aug

Seashore Safaris, Stone Bay, Broadstairs, CT10 1DP

Wed 15 Aug

Discovery Days, Canterbury Cathedral, CT1 2EH

11am-3pm. Find out from the Activity Team how the medieval monks lived their lives at Canterbury Cathedral through object handling, and taking

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part in some of their creative activities including the ancient art of calligraphy and decorative illumination. For more information visit www.canterbury-cathedral.org

Circus Wednesdays: Jessica Arpin, Dreamland, Margate, CT9 1XJ

11am and 2pm. Jessica Arpin will perform acrobatics on her faithful yellow bicycle. There will be a mixture of circus, clown and poetry. For more information visit www. dreamland.co.uk

Bat Walk, Cromer’s Wood, Sittingbourne, ME9 8AE

8pm. Alison Ruyter the mid-Kent warden will lead this walk. Hot drinks will be available at the start. Bat detectors will be provided for the walk but please take along your own torches. For more information and to book visit www.kentwildlifetrust. org.uk

Seashore Safaris, Joss Bay, Broadstairs, CT10 3PG

Thurs 16 Aug

Grass Heads, Romney Marsh Visitor Centre, New Romney, TN28 8AY

Grass heads are super easy and fun to make. Children will love making one of these characters which they can take home and have fun trimming the ‘hair’ when it grows. They will also have the opportunity to sweep with nets the grassy areas around the Visitor Centre then learn about crickets and other creatures that live there. To book visit www. kentwildlifetrust.org.uk

Magic Moths and Beautiful Butterflies, RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve, TN29 9PN

11am-3pm. Learn more about these insects. Learn how to tell them apart, their life-cycle, what they eat and how we can help save them. Booking essential. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk

Pond Dipping, Shorne Woods Country Park, Gravesend, DA12 3HX (Also 21, 23 Aug) 10am-12noon. Head along to Shorne Woods Country Park to have fun dipping in the pond and discovering the myriad of water minibeasts that live there. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www. kentcountryparks.co.uk

Walk with the Moths and Butterflies, Cromer’s Wood, Sittingbourne, ME9 8AE 10am-12noon. After looking at what moths are in the moth trap go on a walk to see where in the woodlands the butterflies call their home and what these areas look like. There will be a craft activity on hand for those who need to keep their hands busy. To book visit www.kentwildlifetrust. org.uk

Seashore Safaris, Botany Bay, Broadstairs, CT10 3LG 9.30am. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife! Identification sheet and equipment will be provided. Ages 4-14. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A small charge applies. For more information visit www. nekmpa.org.uk

Fri 17 Aug

Storytelling, Haysden Country Park, Tonbridge, TN11 9BB 1-2pm. Nature-themed story-telling in the play area, and a craft session. Meet by the flag pole near the main car park. For more information visit www.tmbc.gov.uk

Seashore Safaris, Dumpton Gap, Broadstairs, CT10 1TA 10.30am. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife! Identification sheet and equipment will be provided. Ages 4-14. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A small charge applies. For more information visit www. nekmpa.org.uk

Sat 18 Aug

Summer Garden Music, Walmer Castle & Gardens, Deal, CT14 7LJ 1-4pm. Relax with light music on the lawn. Enjoy the summer borders and fragrant blooms as you’re taken on a melodious journey through the historic grounds of Walmer Castle. For more information visit www. english-heritage.org.uk/walmer

Seashore Safaris, Margate Main Sands, CT9 1XJ 10.30am. Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife! Identification sheet and equipment will be provided. Ages 4-14. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A small charge applies. For more information visit www. nekmpa.org.uk

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August Circus Day, Whitefriars Shopping Centre, Canterbury, CT1 2TF Join in a fun-packed day of circus shenanigans! There will be face painting at 9am-2pm, arts and crafts at 11am-12.30pm, 1.30-2.30pm and 3-4.30pm, a circus performance at 12noon-12.30pm and 2.45-3.15pm, mini hot dog giveaway at 12noon1pm and live music at 12.45-5pm. For more information visit www. whitefriars.co.uk

Sat 18 – Sun 19 Aug

Truckfest 2018, The Hop Farm, Tonbridge, TN12 6PY Proud of its heritage in presenting trucks from all over the world, Truckfest is Europe’s Premier trucking event, showcasing a huge variety of trucks. Plus there will be fairground rides and Main Arena action. For more information and to book visit www.thehopfarm.co.uk

Wild Weekend, Betteshanger Country Park, CT14 0BF

A chance to spend time escaping modern technology and enjoying Betteshanger’s wilderness. Entry to Wild Weekend is free and a number of paid-for workshops take place throughout the weekend. For more information and to book visit www. betteshanger-park.co.uk

Combined Ops Military and Air Show, Headcorn Aerodrome, TN27 9HX

apply, free for CT9 card holders. For more information visit www. turnercontemporary.org

Festival Italia, Brands Hatch, Longfield, DA3 8NG

Celebrating the emotion and beauty of one of Europe’s most exciting motoring nations with themed racing, demonstrations, displays and plenty of off-track attractions. Under 13s free. For information and to book visit www.brandshatch.co.uk

Mon 20 Aug

Fossil Roadshow, Folkestone Museum, CT20 1DY

10am-4pm. Go along and chat to the Time Travellers about fossils and discover more about the fascinating fossils on our doorstep. Take along your own fossils to be identified by the experts and chat about recent dinosaur finds in Folkestone. Suggested donation of £2 or more gratefully received. For more information visit www. folkestonemuseum.co.uk

Mon 20 – Sat 25 Aug

Dinosaur Week, Folkestone Museum, CT20 1DY

Travel back in time hundreds of millions of years to when life was very different with events and workshops during the week. All activities are free drop-in events. Donations are gratefully received with a suggested donation of £2 or more per visit. To find out what’s on and when visit www.folkestonemuseum.co.uk

This unique event has a variety of vintage and modern aircraft displays, on the ground and in the air. A family event which includes static military vehicles, living history re-enactment groups, arena events, military stalls, children’s entertainment and food stalls to make this a perfect day out. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.headcornevents. co.uk

Bugs and Dinosaurs, Folkestone Museum, CT20 1DY

Biddenden Tractorfest and Country Fair, Woolpack Corner, TN27 8BH

Tues 21 Aug

Tractors from many decades are popular with visitors young and old and adding to the nostalgic atmosphere are classic cars, commercial vehicles and motorcycles; stationary engines and horticultural machines. There will also be stalls, attractions and food and drink. For more information and to buy tickets visit www.tractorfest.co.uk

Sun 19 Aug

Clay Critters, Turner Contemporary, Margate, CT9 1HG

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10am-4pm. Get creative with bugs and Dinosaurs at Folkestone Museum, any age is welcome for some arts and crafts and family fun during the summer holidays. Donations are gratefully received with a suggested donation of £1 or more per visit. For more information visit www.folkestonemuseum.co.uk

The Iguanodon Restaurant, Folkestone Museum, CT20 1DY 12.30-1.10pm and 2.30-3.10pm. An outdoor theatre performance for families set in a life size dinosaur. The show tells the story of the birth of geology in a fast and furious

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romp through 60 years of scientific discovery. Donations are gratefully received with a suggested donation of £2 or more. For more information visit www.folkestonemuseum.co.uk

Wed 22 Aug

Discovery Days, Canterbury Cathedral, CT1 2EH

11am-3pm. A fishes tail, striped body and snapping teeth – what would you draw from a description like this? Let your imagination run wild and add your drawing to the Activity Team’s Gallery of Animals. For more information visit www.canterburycathedral.org

Ponds, Pellets and Potions, RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve, TN29 9PN

Fossil Roadshow, Folkestone Museum, CT20 1DY

Circus Wednesdays: Strong Lady, Dreamland, Margate, CT9 1XJ

11am and 2pm. A genuine strong woman, Betty Brawn presents an elegant array of feats of strength: she breaks things, lifts men overhead as if they were feathers and gives your laughing muscles a workout. For more information visit www. dreamland.co.uk

Create your own Dinosaur Scene that captures a moment in time. Take along a cereal box. For more information and to book visit www. folkestonemuseum.co.uk

Guided Bat Walks, Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks, TN15 0NT

8pm. Guided by the Ranger Team learn about the bats’ habitat, food and the conservation challenges we face. Ages 8+. For more information and to book visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/ightham-mote

Puppet Making Workshop, The Woodville, Gravesend, DA11 0PA 10am and 2pm. Turn sheets of A4 into fish, pirates or fairies with Strangeface Theatre Company’s Paper Puppet Family Drop-In session. Ages 3+. For more information and to book visit https://woodville.seatlive. com

Magical Flowers and Clay Creatures, Cromer’s Wood, Sittingbourne, ME9 8AE 10am-3pm. Karen Crosby is back running a craft activity that will combine the use of natural materials found in the woodland and clay to create whatever strange creatures and other worldly flowers that your imaginations can conjure. For more information and to book visit www. kentwildlifetrust.org.uk

Family Workshop: Fan Decorating, Knole House, Sevenoaks, TN15 0RP 10.30am, 12.30pm and 2.30pm. Decorate your own fan with colourful pens and paints to keep you cool during the summer holiday. Booking essential. Ages 5-12. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ knole

How Does your Garden Grow, Romney Marsh Visitor Centre, New Romney, TN28 8AY 10.30am-1pm. Go on a food trail around the gardens at the Visitor Centre. Learn all about pollinators (bees, butterflies and more) and how food which grows in the ground, ends up on your plate! Each child will take home some seeds to grow themselves. To book visit www. kentwildlifetrust.org.uk

Fri 24 Aug

Natural Crafts, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve and Jeffery Harrison Visitor Centre, TN13 3DH 1-4pm. Join the Forest Skills Team and learn how to weave a summer leaf wreath and create a mandala from natural materials found in the woods. Tools and equipment provided. For more information and to book visit www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk

Thurs 23 Aug

Dinosaur Diorama Workshop, Folkestone Museum, CT20 1DY 11am-12.30pm and 2-3.30pm. A fun free workshop for ages 8 and above.

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August Fri 24 – Sat 25 Aug

1812 Charity Festival, Swanley Park, BR8 7PW

Over the weekend there will be family entertainment, bouncy kingdom, boats, hand boat pool, bouncy castles, face painting, mini golf, tree trek and dino karts. On Fri there will also be a Fireworks Display in the evening. For more information visit www.swanleytowncouncil.gov.uk

Sat 25 Aug

Summer Garden Music, Walmer Castle & Gardens, Deal, CT14 7LJ

Sat 25 – Sun 26 Aug

Mini Festival, Brands Hatch Circuit, Longfield, DA3 8NG

See Mini racing, both classic and modern iterations. There will be plenty of entertainment surrounded by every kind of Mini imaginable with club displays, a trade village, a Sunday track parade and much more. For more information and to book visit www.brandshatch.co.uk

Sat 25 – Mon 27 Aug

Grand Medieval Joust, Dover Castle, CT16 1HU

10am–5pm.You will be taken back in time, where you’ll be kept entertained by the court jester and merry musicians. Budding knights can enjoy their own hero moment as they test their bravery in the hobbyhorse jousting. For more information and to book visit www.englishheritage.org.uk/dover

Extreme Weekend, Betteshanger Country Park, CT14 0BF

Unleash your inner adrenaline junkie and challenge your friends and family to an action-packed, exhilarating day at Betteshanger. Take a leap of faith on the free fall stunt jump, tackle the Ninja Assault Course, brave Spider Mountain and face the ultimate leg-burner, the Travelator. For more information and to book visit www. betteshanger-park.co.uk

Military Odyssey, Kent Showground, Detling, ME14 3JF

With over 4,000 re-enactors and living history enthusiasts in attendance as well as over 250 stalls, Military Odyssey is the world’s largest multi-period re-enactment show. Regardless of your historical knowledge, there is bound to be something for you. To buy tickets visit www.military-odyssey.com

2 July - 2 Sept 2018

Plant Hunters Weekend, Lullingstone Castle, Dartford, DA4 0JA

11am-5pm. Celebrating the lives of some of Britain’s most intrepid plant hunters, Tom and friends in Victorian dress lead a guided tour of the World Garden. Second Chance Animal Rescue will have some special animals and reptile guests joining the garden tour. For information visit www. lullingstonecastle.co.uk

Sun 26 Aug

Print a Zoo, Turner Contemporary, Margate, CT9 1HG

Sun 26 – Mon 27 Aug

Edenbridge and Oxted Agricultural Show, Ardenrun Showground, RH7 6LL

8am-6pm. Bigger than ever before, this event show combines all the favourites of a traditional agricultural show with family entertainment. Enjoy have-a-go activities, falcon display, craft sessions and so much more. For more information visit www.edenbridge-show.co.uk

August Bank Holiday, Penshurst Place, Tonbridge, TN11 8DG

10.30am-6pm. Get the family together and get to grips with nature with these bushcraft skills workshops on the Woodland Trail, falconry demonstrations, pantomime-style storytelling and a handful of amazing crafts to make and take home. For more information visit www. penshurstplace.com

Mon 27 Aug

Tudor Costume Demonstrations, Knole House, Sevenoaks, TN15 0RP

(Selected times). See how a Tudor lady dressed in many layers of costume for a visit to court, including replica handling items used by

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wealthy people in the sixteenth century. For more information visit www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole

Bat Walk and Talk, Leybourne Lakes Country Park, Leybourne, ME20 6AA

8-10pm. Join the expert during International Bat Week to discover what lives in the country park at night, with the chance to see Noctule bats and Pipistrelle bats. Just take along a torch. For more information and to book visit www.tmbc.gov.uk

Tues 28 Aug

Brilliant Bees, RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve, TN29 9PN

11am-3pm. Join in on an exploration around the wildflower meadows to see how many bees we can find buzzing around the flowers. Then after lunch, you’ll be making bee houses allowing you to help give bees a home. Booking essential. For more information visit www.rspb.org.uk

Stream Dipping, Brockhill Country Park, Saltwood CT21 4HL (Also 29 Aug) 10am-12noon. Head along to Brockhill Country Park to have fun dipping in the stream and discovering the myriad of water minibeasts that live there. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.kentcountryparks. co.uk

Pond Dipping, Shorne Woods Country Park, Gravesend, DA12 3HX

(Also 30 Aug) 10am-12noon. Head along to Shorne Woods Country Park to have fun dipping in the pond and discovering the myriad of water minibeasts that live there. Charges apply. For more information and to book visit www.kentcountryparks. co.uk

Tues 28 – Thurs 30 Aug Magical Identity, Maidstone Museum, ME14 1LH

10.30-11.30am, 12noon-1pm, 1.302.30pm and 3-4pm. Children aged 4-11 can join in creative workshops inspired by the museum’s ‘Discworld & Beyond’ exhibition. For more information and to book visit www. museum.maidstone.gov.uk

Tues 28 – Fri 31 Aug New Weaponry Week, Royal Engineers Museum, Gillingham, ME7 1UR

10.30am-3.30pm.Visit the exhibition VC: For Valour – Sapper VCs of the First World War and join in hands-on family craft activities based

around the First World War. Ages 3+. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www.re-museum. co.uk

Wed 29 Aug

Discover the Gruffalo, Tyland Barn, Maidstone, ME14 3BD 11am-12.30pm. Join in at Tyland Barn to hear the Gruffalo story in the special storytelling area then participate in a variety of Gruffalo themed crafts, trails and lots of fun! This event is held outside so please wear suitable outdoor clothing and footwear. Ages 2+. To book visit www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk

Bird Art and Craft, RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve, TN29 9PN 11am-3pm. Learn all about birds! Identify some of the reserve’s most common birds and also some you may not have seen before. Afterwards, create works of art using what you’ve seen and learnt as inspiration. Booking essential. For more information visit www.rspb. org.uk

Discovery Days, Canterbury Cathedral, CT1 2EH 11am-3pm. Go along and meet the new Activity Team member, Gregory Gargoyle. Make your very own gargoyle hand puppet and find out more about the mysterious Gregory from the cathedral’s story-teller. For more information visit www. canterbury-cathedral.org

Circus Wednesdays: Motionhouse and No Fit State Circus, Dreamland, Margate, CT9 1XJ 11am and 2pm. What happens when dance and circus collide? BLOCK is a powerful fusion of dance and circus that pushes the limits of both art forms, using daring physicality, split-second timing and thrilling feats. For more information visit www. dreamland.co.uk

Wed 29 Aug – Sun 2 Sep Dream Catchers, Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Sevenoaks, TN15 0RR

11am-4pm. Join in at Riverhill and enjoy the chance to make your very own dream catcher, using all sorts of charming, fun and wonderful trinkets. For more information visit www. riverhillgardens.co.uk

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Moana 3D Puzzle

Ravensburger have released a series of unique fun puzzles in the third dimension and among the designs is a stunning Moana theme. Thanks to Ravensburger’s easy click technology, the plastic puzzle pieces ﬁt together precisely. Create stunning 3D objects with individually shaped and bendable puzzle pieces, with no glue required.The puzzles come in a range of designs. Create the world’s most famous buildings like the Eiffel Tower or the Empire State Building or ﬁnd your favourite 3D puzzle ball image in Ravensburger’s vast selection of designs which come in various different numbers of pieces. Moana 3D puzzles are available online and from good high street stores.

Multi-Level Snakes and Ladders The Multi-Level Snakes and Ladders game is an awesome twist on a classic game.The aim remains the same as in traditional Snakes and Ladders, but instead of using a ﬂat playing board, it is played on ﬁve levels that must all be ascended to win.When players land on a ladder, they physically move their playing piece up to a higher level, and when they land on a snake, they drop their piece through a hole in the board and wait to see where it ends up.The ingenious design incudes a system of hidden pathways so players never know quite how far back each snake will take them. Get your copy now for £19.99 from Amazon or from www.happypuzzle.co.uk.

Ocean Bingo

Ocean Bingo is a family friendly game packed with ocean creatures, creating hours of bingo fun.The set includes sea life favourites like the penguin, sea otter, killer whale and Pacific seahorse as well as lesser known sea inhabitants like the yellow-bellied sea snake and the bioluminescent octopus. Illustrated by Holly Exley, the wonderful set has 64 weird, wonderful and beautiful species and is filled with fun facts that are guaranteed to delight any aquatic a-fishy-onados! When each species is called, mark it off on your card, and the first person to shout “Bingo” is the winner. Ocean Bingo will be available for £19.99 online and from all good book stores from 16 July.

Marvin’s Magic Made Easy

The Marvin’s Magic Made Easy range is the ideal collection for any youngster starting out in Magic. The range contains a fun and charming array of easy-to-perform tricks, ideal for budding magicians aged 4-8 years. Each of the 3 individual sets includes 10 exciting and entertaining magic tricks to collect, plus exclusive access to video instructions, incredible augmented reality interactive tricks and much more via the Marvin’s Magic App. The range launches in July and will be available online and from all good toy stores for £3.49.

World Map Doodle Pillowcase

Get creative by colouring and creating a pillow masterpiece that will add fun and stand out in any bedroom. This fun pack comes with a single cotton pillowcase and ten bright wash out pens so you can doodle, wash and re-doodle again and again. The map design features a beautiful, hand-drawn illustration packed full of fun facts, wild animals and exotic sea creatures. When you are done colouring, simply pop a pillow into the case and proudly display your creation – geography has never been so much fun! The doodle pillowcase is available for £15.95. For more information and to get your own pillowcase, please visit www.wickeduncle.co.uk.

New Teepee Range

Character World has launched an exclusive range of children’s Teepees featuring popular brands Star Wars, Paw Patrol and Disney Princess. The new range features vibrant designs that are perfect for children of all ages who are looking for adventure. A teepee is a great way to get children building and creating. Once up, you can also get children to decorate the inside with cushions and blankets, creating their own teepee world. The Teepee range is available online and from all good high street retailers starting from £38.95.

Terrific Timelines: Dinosaurs

The Terrific Timelines: Dinosaurs edition is a fantastic press-out display and fact file featuring 20 dinosaurs and the different periods they lived in. Did you know that the Diplodocus’ neck stretched over three times further than a giraffe’s or that scientists use computers to create vast dinosaur family trees? Children can learn all about dinosaurs with this beautiful and informative display timeline, featuring 20 of the most popular dinosaurs from all three prehistoric eras (Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous). For an interactive treat, each species has its own factfile and press-out model to create your dino display.Terrific Timelines: Dinosaurs is available online and from all good high street stores for £12.99.

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August Wood Wands and Tree Mobiles, Cromer’s Wood, Sittingbourne, ME9 8AE

10am-3pm. Using materials found either in the woodland or recycled from elsewhere we will turn it into a magical Wood wand or Tree mobile to decorate your home. For more information and to book visit www. kentwildlifetrust.org.uk

Fri 31 Aug

Bat Walk, Knole House, Sevenoaks, TN15 0RP

7.30pm-9.15pm. Learn all about these fascinating creatures and use detectors to find them in the beautiful parkland. Bat detectors will be provided, take your own torch. Booking essential. Ages 5+. For more information and to book visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/knole

Natural Arts and Crafts, Trosley Country Park, Gravesend, DA13 0SG

10am-12noon. Head along to Trosley Country Park to have fun in the forest school area hunting for natural materials to create a woodland animal or a minibeast to take home. Then join the ranger to toast marshmallows over a campfire. For more information and to book visit www.kentcountryparks.co.uk

Fri 31 Aug – Sun 2 Sep Handmade & Homegrown Festival, Hever Castle, Nr Edenbridge, TN8 7NG

Celebrate all things handmade and homegrown and browse the work of local artisans. There will be demonstrations from skilled craftspeople, local craft and food stalls and art displays, plus workshops for children and adults. For more information visit www.hevercastle. co.uk

September Sat 1 – Sun 2 Sep

Medway Model Show & Bridge Study Centre Open Weekend, Royal Engineers Museum, ME7 1UR

An array of superb, handmade models on display in the shadow of the Museum’s military vehicles and artefacts. Plus, visit the Bridge Centre which houses the Museum’s fascinating collection of model bridges. For more information visit www.re-museum.co.uk

Great Big Barbecue Fest, The Hop Farm, Tonbridge, TN12 6PY 9.30am-6pm. Enjoy browsing up to 40 different food traders, local beer and cider producers. There will be eating competitions, live cooking

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demonstrations, top British chefs, live music, children’s entertainment, and fairground rides. For more information and to book visit www. hopfarm.co.uk

Sat 1 – Sun 9 Sep

The Mannered Mob, Quebec House, Westerham, TN16 1TD

1-4.30pm. Explore the childhood home of General Wolfe where you’ll find them enjoying traditional Georgian past times such as making buttons and paper cutting. Free event, admission charge applies. For more information visit www.nationaltrust. org.uk/quebec-house

Festival of Porsche, Brands Hatch Circuit, Longfield, DA3 8NG

Festival of Porsche returns to Brands Hatch this September for a special celebration of Germany’s most iconic sports car manufacturer, complete with racing, demonstrations and displays. Under 13s free. For more information and to book visit www. brandshatch.co.uk

Sun 2 Sep

Clay Critters, Turner Contemporary, Margate, CT9 1HG

Thurs 6 – Sun 9 Sep Heritage Open Days, Nationwide

(Also 13-16 Sep). Places across the country throw open their doors to celebrate their heritage, community and history. It’s your chance to see hidden places and try out new experiences. A free event. For more information visit www. heritageopendays.org.uk

Fri 7 – Sun 9 Sep

Weald of Kent Country Craft Show, Penshurst Place, Tonbridge, TN11 8DG

10.30am-5pm. Enjoy the final Country Craft Show of the year, as the parkland welcomes carpenters, artisan producers and small

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businesses from across the county and further afield to gather with their wonderful collections and gifts for you to browse and enjoy. To book tickets visit www.penshurstplace.com

Fri 7 Sep – Mon 15 Oct

The Friendly Scarecrow Trail, Canterbury Cathedral, CT1 2EH

Enjoy taking a stroll around the Precincts to find the Harvest Festival scarecrows. This is a Family Friends of Canterbury Cathedral event and is open to all. Charges apply. For more information visit www.canterburycathedral.org

Sat 8 Sep

Boat Festival, Bewl Water Country Park, Lamberhurst, TN3 8JH

10am-4pm. Teams of 16 paddlers, plus a drummer and a helm, will be competing for the annual trophy in a series of time trials over the 250-metre course. Many stalls selling cakes and other goodies, running competitions and more. For more information visit www.funraisers. org.uk

Sat 8 - Sun 9 Sep

Hop Festival Weekend, Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden, TN30 6HE

Enjoy all the fun with live musicians, displays and entertainment. Plus children can enjoy face painting, swing boat rides and balloon modelling. For more information visit www.kesr. org.uk

Hops and Honey Weekend, Scotney Castle, Tunbridge Wells, TN3 8JN

10am-4pm. Celebrate everything hops and honey at Scotney Castle. Guided walks and tours will be running throughout the day to the working hop farm at Little Scotney. Also enjoy local stalls, hog roast and ale tasting. Admission charges apply. For more information visit www. nationaltrust.org.uk/scotney-castle

Sun 9 Sep

County and Food Festival, Chiddingstone Castle, TN8 7AD

11am-5pm.You are invited to enjoy a festival of Country Life. There will be the Annual Family Dog Show, shopping, music, terrier racing, and country displays. For more information visit www. chiddingstonecastle.org.uk

Print a Zoo, Turner Contemporary, Margate, CT9 1HG

Dog Show and BBQ, Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, Sevenoaks, TN15 0RR 12noon BBQ and entries open. 1.30pm classes start. Go along to Riverhill’s classic family show with fun classes for dogs of all abilities. For more information visit www. riverhillgardens.co.uk

Sat 15 – Sun 16 Sep

Paws in the Park, Kent Showground, Detling, ME14 3JF

Hops ‘n’ Harvest Beer Festival, Kentlife, Maidstone, ME14 3AU Enjoy the ‘festini’ atmosphere with a variety of live and local music! Go along in the beer tent to sample up to 60 varieties of beer and cider. See the last Coal fired Oast House in Britain and have a go at picking our hops by hand. For more information visit www.kentlife.org.uk

The Craft Fair, Quex Park and Powell-Cotton Museum, Birchington, CT7 0BH

10am–4pm. Entertainment from the fantastic Cadet Band, a beer tent, BBQ & refreshments, outdoor children’s play area and lots more. Raising funds for Kent Air Ambulance. For more information visit www. quexpark.co.uk

Heritage Open Days, The Historic Dockyard, Chatham, ME4 4TE

Discover the hidden gem that is The Commissioner’s House. For one weekend, book a tour and explore one of Britain’s oldest surviving Navy Board buildings. For more information and to book visit www. thedockyard.co.uk

9.30am-5pm. Enjoy a weekend packed with superb arena displays and entertainment, exciting dog activities to try, plus superb shopping for your furry friends. It’s a pawfect day out with the kids too. For more information and to book tickets visit www.pawsinthepark.net

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A Poem About Sports Day by Poppie Krefta aged 6 Sometimes I call “Sports Day” – “Shorts Day”! My little brother calls it “Airports Day”. Will there be sunshine or will there be thunder? I do not know, but I certainly wonder. I wonder about the big shorts wearing sports bear, I imagine him running all around my short hair. My little brother never believes me. He’s more excited about doing a wee wee! When I finish in the race first, I feel like I am going to burst! When people run the race and lose, I think it’s because they needed the loos! Hooray! I’m so happy – because I’m first. You know what that means? I’m going to burst! First, I must find a way to stop this thirst, Then I will burst because I AM FIRST!

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