Daily-Larkfield Leisure Centre-Aylesford–01622 713225-Soft play zone with 3 storeys of interactive play equipment for under 10’s with wavy waterfall slide, crawl tubes, ball pool & ball cannons. NEW Kickstart a brand new all inclusive membership with unlimited access which offers a wide range of activities for under 10’s with swimming, soft play, junior dance mat & target wall sessions, selected holiday programme activities, Saturday Fun Club plus pre-school bounce & adventure time sessions for 0-5yrs. NEW larger Fitness Studio to offer a wider rang of classes including Zumba, Pilates, Body pump & circuits.
Daily-Fishbourne Roman Palace-Chichester–01243 789829-Guided tours, plus café & picnic area.
Daily-Maidstone Leisure Centre-–0845 1552277-Various times Junior Fitness, 12-15yrs learn how the body works, the benefits of a healthy lifestyle & participate in structured fitness sessions with a qualified fitness instructor. Selected Sats Wave Rave Pool Party sessions with inflatables, floats, games & the latest music. Available Birthday Parties for children leave all the planning & tidying up to the Centre.
Daily-Wingham Wildlife Park-Canterbury–01227 720836-Meet the animals including their hands on animal encounters plus children’s play area.
Daily-Druidstone Park and Woodland-Honey Hill Blean–01227 765168-Meet the friendly animals, follow the trail around the enchanted woodland & discover the sleeping dragon & other magical creatures or have fun in the adventure play area, a fun day out for all the family.
Daily-Tides Leisure Centre-Deal–01304 373399- Indoor tropical lagoon with waves & gusher, fun water features & giant slide Jacuzzi & toddler pool. Every weekend Family Splash.
New-Tonbridge Swimming Pool-Lower Castle Field–01732 367449-Kickstart a brand new all inclusive membership with unlimited access which offers a wide range of activities for under 10’s. Every Tues & Thurs term time only parent & child fun swim.
Ongoing-Run off your Feet-—FREE running sessions across Kent, women & men of all ages & abilities are putting on their trainers & jogging the streets & parks of Kent all part of a county wide campaign to get people running to feel fitter, healthier & happier. In Kent leaders have been trained to set up local running groups & they are keen to welcome new runners. Get your first running session FREE at your local group when you mention Parents News. All groups are led by qualified, enthusiastic friendly leaders. To find your local group visit www.kentsport.org/rungroups, Tel: 07730 870696.
Ongoing-Run off your Feet-–07730 870696-Running Group, first session FREEat your local groupwhen mentioning Parents News.
Ongoing-Pepenbury Farm-—www.pepenbury.info -With friendly farm animals plus goats, donkeys, Kune Kune pigs, chickens, ducks rabbits, guinea pigs plus woodland trails suitable for all ages. Woodland walks FREE but donations welcome.
Ongoing on Mons-Cuxton Library-Rochester—Baby massage courses for babies 8wks & not yet crawling, FREE, to book Tel: 01634 711391. 1st & 3rd Thurs of the month Children’s activities, Health visitor drop in clinic, meet your local health visitor plus a toy library will also be available after the session, 9.30-11am, Tel: 01634 336209.
2nd Sun of the month-Tonbridge Farmers Market-Sovereign Way–07876 685853-Held in Sovereign Way with normally 70 stalls.
3rd Sun of the month-Chislehurst Farmers Market-–07775 736116-The market is held in a new location of Hornbook House Car park, High Street, produce includes seasonal fruit & vegetables, chocolates bread, meat, preserves & much more, FREE entry.
3rd Sun of the month-Aylesford Farmers Market-Aylesford–07876 685853-Farmers Market with more than 30 stalls, www.aylesfordfarmersmarket.co.uk
Every 2nd Sun of every month –Hempstead Valley Shopping Centre-Gillingham–01634 387076-Farmers Market is held in the car park offering a range of local produce including meat & much more.
Every Sun-EdenbridgeLeisure Centre-Stangrove Park–01732 865665-Under 16’s & families roller disco.
Every Sun until 16 Nov-Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory-–01304 617341-Guided walk, these walks cover a different part of the Bay area every week & may include the beach, Worth marshes, reserves at Restharrow scrape and the Elms. Discover and record the flora & fauna of this unique area including birds, butterflies, orchids & fungi.
Every Mon-Strood Library-–01634 335890-Toddler Shake & Boogie activity session that offers rhymes, songs & movement for pre-school children, FREE. Every Tues Teatime Storytime after school, 3-8yrs, term time only. Every Fri Homework club with friendly staff on hand to help you with all your homework questions, 3.30-5pm.
Every Mon-St Matthew’s Church Hall-Rochester–01634 843666 www.heritageopendays.org.uk -Baby Sensory classes for babies up to 16mths, activities to include bells, balls, bubbles, light shows & more,Tel: 07813 632552.
Every Mon-Walderslade Hook Meadow Library-Chatham–01634 861531-Baby bounce & rhyme time, 18mths & under, FREE. Every Wed Storytime fun sessions for pre-school children that include stories & rhymes.
Every Mon-Gillingham Library-–01634 337340-Storytime fun sessions for pre-school children with stories & rhymes, FREE. Every Fri Baby bounce & rhyme time, FREE.
Every Mon-St Andrews Church Hall-Broadstairs–01843 863480-Little Ted’s Parent & Toddler group, term time only.
Every Mon term time-The Assembly Rooms -West Wickham ––Kiddi Cardio toddler fitness 2-5yrs, www.kiddicardio.com
Every Mon,Tues,Wed & Fri morn –Blenheim Children & Family Centre-Bromley--01689 879145-Toddlers activities.
Every Mon-Wed-The Angel Centre-Tonbridge–01732 359966-Kickstart members Pre-school bounce, Every Sat morn fun club 5-10yrs, Every Wed & Fri dance mat & target wall fitness.
Every Mon & Fri-Rochester Library-Eastgate–01634 337411-Baby bounce & rhyme time with finger & nursery rhymes, 18mths & under, FREE. Every Sat Pop in and Play sessions for parents & children, 10.30-11am, FREE. 4th Fri of month Advice & support – Health & lifestyle advice, drop-in, no need to book.
Every Tues-Queens Road Baptist Church-Victoria Gardens–01843 602792-Raindrops, parent & toddler group, termtime. Every Thurs 1st Parenting meet with other 1st time parents. Every Fri during term time Friday Club.
Every Tues –Grosvenor Park-–07990 973313-Buggy Workout, exercise for mother & baby, power walking around the park utilising the benches & steps available, 10.30-11.30am.
Every Tues-Chatham Library-Gun Wharf Dock Road–01634 337799-Storytime for pre-schoolers, FREE. Every Thurs until 31 Mar Toddler shake & boogie fun packed activity session.
Every Tues-Hoo Library-Rochester–01634 250640-Storytime fun sessions for pre-school children with stories & rhymes, FREE.
Every Tues-Rainham Library-Rainham–01634 337799-Storytime fun sessions for pre-school children that include stories & rhymes. Every Thurs Baby bounce & rhyme time, 18mths or under, FREE
Every Tues-Fairview Community Primary School-–01634 376270-Parents & toddlers club term time only 10-11.30am. Every Thurs Baby bounce & rhyme time, parents & carers can enjoy knee bouncing, finger rhymes & nursery rhymes, 18mths & under, term time only, 01634 337340.
Every Tues-Walderslade Village Library-Chatham–01634 686467-Toddler shake & boogie activity session that offers rhymes, songs & movement for pre-schoolers. Musical instruments, scarves & parachutes are often included. Every Fri Storytime fun sessions for pre-school children that include stories & rhymes.
Every Tues-Southborough Lbrary-–01892 529808-Storytime, 2.15-2.45pm, FREE.
Every Tues-Hempstead Library-–01634 361544-Baby bounce & rhyme time for parents & carers, 18mths & under. Every Fri Storytime fun interactive sessions for pre-schoolers, FREE. 1st & 3rd Sat of month Medway Health Walks chance to improve fitness levels, all ages.
Every Wed-Dunorlan Park-–07990 973313-Buggy Workout, exercise for mother & baby, power walking around the park utilising the benches & steps available, 10.30-11.30am.
Every Wed-St Saviours Centre-Canterbury Road, Folkestone –01303 244610-Fabulous Fare Market with locally sourced fresh fruit & veg, meat, fish & dairy, preserves & jams & lots more. Also on offer recipe tasting, take away meals, tapas & ready salads, natural home & body products, book/magazine exchange, plants, flowers & lots more.
Every Wed –Crampton Tower Museum-–01843 871133-Scalextric Digital Racing Club.
Every Wed during term time-Sydenham Tennis Club-Lawrie Park Road Sydenham--020 8778 4217-Tennis drop in sessions for 8-11yrs.
Every weekend-Broadstairs Harbour-–07847 473615-Market, weather permitting.
First Wed of the month-Maidstone Museum & Bentif Art Gallery-–01622 602838-Musical Merry-Go-Round with singing & storytelling activities, under 5’s.
Midweed & weekends –Kingsmead Leisure Centre-Canterbury–01227 769818-Funtime sessions available in the pool.
Every Tues-Hundred of Hoo Swimming Pool-Rochester–01634 401989-Beaver Swimming Club.
Every Thurs –Strood Library-–01634 718161-Baby bounce & rhyme time, 18 mths, Homework club with friendly & knowledgeable staff on hand, FREE.Every Tues Teatime Storytime, afterschool, 3-8yrs, 2nd Tues of month Advice & support – Health & lifestyle advice, drop in, no need to book.
Every Thurs-White Oak Leisure Centre-Swanley–01322 662188- Under 16’s Roller Disco.
Every Thurs-Thomas Aveling School & Community Library-Rochester–01634 338728-Teatime Storytime after school storytime for 3-8yrs.
Every Thurs-Luton Library-Chatham–01634 406923-Storytime fun sessions that include stories & rhyme. Every Sat Pop in & Play for parents & children, 10-12pm.
Every Thurs-Pembury Library-–01892 822278-Storytimes, 2.30-3pm, term time only, FREE.
Every Thurs during term time-Margate Baptist Church-4 Cecil Sq–01843 290869-Little Fishes Toddler group for parents & carers to meet & socialise with food, games & fun, 10-11.30am.
Every Thurs until 25 Sept –Guided Walk Hythe-–01303 266118-Meet outside the Town Hall at 10.30 a.m.
Every Fri-Grain Library-Rochester–01634 338727-Homework club with friendly & knowledgeable staff on hand to help, FREE. Every Sat Craft Club for under 8’s, FREE.
Every Fri-Hempstead Library-Gillingham–01634 361544-Homework club with friendly staff on hand to help with all your homework questions.
Every Fri-Lordswood Library-Chatham–01634 862096-Teatime Storytime after school storytelling, 3-8yrs & Toddler shake & boogie.
Every Fri-Wigmore Library-–01634 235576-Toddler shake & boogie activity session that offers rhymes, songs & movement for pre-schoolers. Musical instruments, scarves & parachutes are often included.
Every Fri-Pavillion Leisure Centre-Kentish Way-Bromley -020 8313 9911-Families & under 11’s Roller Disco sessions, 4.30-5.45pm & Families & under 16’s Roller Disco sessions with full skate & safety equipment provided, doors open 6.15pm, Tel: 07970 266790.
Last Fri of easch month-Bedgebury National Pinetum & Forest-Goudhurst–01580 879820-Beginners Health Walk, lasting approx 30mins-1hr & will cover between 1-4km. Every Fri morn Moderate Health Walks, 1-1 ½ hrs between 4 & 6km. Every Fri morn Green Gym session, volunteers can spend a satisfying session working in the National Pinetum helping to improve the world’s best conifer collection, FREE. Tel: 01424 446395. Daily Go Ape take to the trees & experience a course of rope bridges, tarzan swings & zip slides up to 35 feet above the forest floor, 10+yrs, minimum height 1.4m.
Every Sat-Medway Little Theatre-Rochester–07939 921041-Youth Company for 12-18yrs & children’s workshop, 7-12yrs.
Every Sat-Dickens House-–01843 871133-Broadstairs History Walk, 2pm.
Every Sat Morn –Fleur de Lis Heritage Centre-Faversham–01795 534542-Guided Town walks, 90 minute guided stroll through Faversham.
Every Sat morn-Norman Park-Hayes Lane-Bromley Kent-020 8460 5291-Soccer School, 4-6,7-9 & 10+yrs.
Until 27 Sept-Shorne Wood Country Park-Gravesend–01474 823800-Medieval – Renactment Weekend with medieval campsite craft & combat displays, FREE activities.
Until 30 Sept –Scotney Castle-Lamberhurst–01892 893819.-Protecting our colour join the conservation team and disover how light damages textile & wallpaper colours. 27-28 Sept Vintage & Unique Wedding Fair
Until 1 Feb –Hornby Visitor Centre-Margate–01483 233500-Airfix D-Day Experience Exhibition a three dimensional miniature scene complete with models of vehicles, aircraft & soldiers who fought on the beaches in France will be on display, www.hornby.com/visitorcentre .
6 Sept –The Green near the seafront-Hythe—Bark in the Park, all breed fun dog show for all types & breeds of dogs, with 14 classes plus best in show with fun & games for your dogs in the interval. There will also be stalls plus a tea tent selling refreshments plus home made cakes, FREE entry to event, www.kentgreyhoundrescue.com. All proceeds from show will go to Kent Greyhound Rescue.
6-7 Sept-Quex Park-Birchington Kent–01843 595143-Gears of Change & Fought for FREEdom Classic Car & Military Show a great day out for all the family with lots to see & do with F1 Simulator, Kent Fire racing mini, driving course for younger persons, animal corner, food, music & much more, under 3’s FREE, Tel: 07969 058951, www.kentevents.org.uk
6-7 Sept –Dover Castle & The Secret Wartime Tunnels-–01304 211067-Medieval Falconry discover the art of training, exercising & hunting with birds & hear the stories & legends from medieval times. 13-14 Sept Victorian Falconry. 20-21 Sept War & the Horse remarkable story through re-enactment, talks, music & children’s activities, www.english-heritage.org.uk/dovercastle.
7 Sept –Capel-Le-Ferne Village Hall-Folkestone–01303 245399-Garage Sale Safari a Boot Fair with a Difference buy your map for 50p from the village hall on the day to find all the garages taking part, www.capel-le-ferne.org.
7 Sept-Bough Beech Visitor Centre-–01732 453880-Woodland Craft Day have a go at woodland crafts of the past, try a pole lathe, make a mallet or besom broom, help make a hazel hurdle or a rake, or get sticky with wattle and daub, or make some re-cycled paper & weave with willow plus live folk music for all ages & refreshments available, www.kentwildlifetrust.org.
7 Sept –Honnington Farm Gardens-Southborough—Kent Italian Car & Bike Day at H
Onnington Country Air from bygone era to present day, all donations, proceeds go directly to Kent Air Ambulance, www.honningtonevents.com.
7 Sept-Charles Dickens School-–01843 280734-Boot Fair entrance FREE children, Tel: 07853 027483
7,14,21,28 Sept-Ramsgate Blitz Walks –—www.summerof40.webeden.co.uk -A guided walk around the heaviest bombed seaside town in the UK, hear the stories & visit the places, FREE, www.summerof40.webeden.co.uk.
7,14,21,28 Sept,5 Oct –Dover Leisure Centre-–01304 201145-Roller Disco. Ongoing full range of exercise classes with a modern fitness suite, 2 swimming pools, squash courts & sports hall.
8-13 Sept-Churchill Theatre-High Street-Bromley-08448 717 620-Dawn French. 23-27 Sept Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoa, www.atgtickets.com/bromley
9 Sept-Open Seal & Wildlife WatchingTrips-–07837 562076-A 1 ½ hr hour trip to a local seal collony in a National Nature Reserve.
9,16,23 Sept-Capel Le Ferne Farmers Market-–07796 432445-An average of 20 stalls every week, entrance FREE, Tel: 01303 245399, www.capel-ferne.org.
10 Sept-Smallhythe Place--Tenterden-01580 762334-Valuation Day, www.nationaltrust.org.uk/smallhythe-place. 20 Sept Orchard Day explore the orchard, nuttery & gardens, plus stalls with fresh produce & extensive craft work plus talks & demonstrations throughout the day, FREE entry. Every Wed & Sat Backstage Tours, find out what happens behind the scenes.
11-13 Sept-St Georges Centre-Pemborke Road Chatcham Maritime—Heritage Open Day, www.heritageopendays.org.uk
11,13,18 Sept –St Peter’s Village Tour-Broadstairs–0754 6 514948-St Peter’s Village Tour guided walk meeting costumed characters.
11-14 Sept –Guildhall Museum-Rochester–01634 843666-Heritage Open Day on display will be a selection from some of the hidden treasures of the museum from old toys & nostalgia to historical local artwork for all ages 5+yrs, FREE, www.heritageopndays.org.uk
11-14 Sept-Eastgate House –Rochester–01634 843666 www.heritageopendays.org.uk -Heritage Open Day, with a range of activities & interpretation to learn about, experience & enjoy this unique heritage, www.heritageopendays.org.uk
11-14 Sept-St Martin’s Church –—Heritage Open Day of the oldest church in continuous use in the English speaking world, entreance FREE, www.heritageopendays.org.uk
11-14 Sept –Upnor Castle-Rochester–01634 843666-Heritage Open Day, visitors will have full access to the parts of the castle that would normally be charged for, www.heritageopendays.org.uk
11-14 Sept-Fordwich Town Hall-King Street Canterbury—Heritage Open Day this brick & timber framed building was once used as a courtroom & jail, www.heritageopendays.org.uk.
11-14 Sept-St James’ Church –—Heritage Open Day displays of ongoing research on Centenary of WW1 project (2014-2018)including genealogical, biographical details plus listen to a choir practice during visit on Sat afternoon, FREE, www.heritageopendays.org.uk
12 Sept –Gravesend Farmers Market-Junction with Windmill Street–07775 736116-Local produce to include bread, meat, seasonal vegetables & fruit & much more.
12-14 Sept-Gillingham Pier –Pier Approach Road—Paddle Steamer Medway Queen, Heritage Open Day, FREE, www.heritageopendays.org.uk
12-14 Sept –St Barnabas Church of England Primary School-Tunbridge Wells—Heritage Open Day with a chance to to see work by today’s pupils, FREE, www.heritageopendays.org.uk
13 Sept –Museum of Kent Life-Sandling–01622 763936-Hops n Harvest Beer Festival plus have a go at picking the hops by hand, plus live music. 4-5 Oct Apple & Cider Fayre see the process of turning whole apples into fresh juice to sample & buy, plus live music, www.kentlife.org.uk
13 Sept-Chartwell-Westerham–01732 868381 -Heritage Open Day with family walks, trail, den building & more, FREE entry, www.heritageopendays.org.uk. 29 Sept Floral demonstration with lunch
13 Sept –Quebec House-Westerham–01732 868381-Heritage Open Day with a Spotter trail for children in the house an activity trail bag available in the coach house. Every Sun Mrs Wolfe’s recipes recreate some of Mrs Wolfe’s 18th century recipes including potato pudding & lemon drops. Every Wed Guided tours FREE
13 Sept –South Foreland Lighthouse-–01304 852463-Heritage Open Day with a FREEguided tour of the lighthouse plus a variety of family friendly activities on offer this year from outside games & kite flying to taking part in a brand new Spy trail www.nationaltrust.org.uk/south-foreland-lighthouse. 19 Sept A Great British Walk an informative walk to South Foreland Lighthouse, FREE event. 20 Sept Fan Bay foray guided walk discover why Fan Bay was such an important fortification. 27 Sept White Cliffs Guided Walk a leisurely cliff top stroll to South Foreland Lighthouse, FREE.
13 Sept-Smarden Charter Hall-–01233 771934-Heritage Open Day with stalls selling items relating to the theme of heritage & refreshments will be available, tours will be running throughout the day, FREE entry.
13 Sept-St Luke’s Church –Virginia Road Gillingham—Open Day for Ride or Stride with various stalls, light lunches & refreshments (plus a bbq at 4 p.m), FREE entrance.
13 Sept –Knole Park House & Gardens-Sevenoaks–01732 462100-Heritage Open Day join a guided walk at 2 p.m to hear about what makes this parkland so special, including the deer & rare beetles, FREE, www.heritageopendays.org.uk. 16 Sept -26 Oct Sevenoaks Society trees exhibition. Every Thurs, Sat & Sun Guided walks in the deer park suitable for little legs.
13 Sept –Ightham Mote-Sevenoaks–01732 810378-Heritage Open Day, www.heritageopendays.org.uk 27-28 Sept Apple & orchard weekend .
13 Sept –Whitstable Playhouse –—Heritage Open Day with tours of stage, control box, workshops & dressing rooms, FREE, www.heritageopendays.org.uk
13 Sept –Tunbridge Wells Common-–01892 554171-Heritage Open Day a 2hr guided walk of the Common, FREE, www.heritageopendays.org.uk
13 Sept –Hayes Village Hall-Hayes Street Hayes Bromley--07534 447988-Gingham Goose Craft Market selling a wide variety of quality crafts to include handmade jewellery, unique cards, plants & flower arrangements, original art, cheese, jams & lots more, FREEentry.
13-14 Sept-Headcorn Aerodrome –Ashford–0845 6526263-Southern Model show with activities for all the family including children’s amusements, crafts, plus flying, boating, car racing, trucks demo’s, tanks all running simultaneously throughout the day with opportunities to have a go or ask the experts. On the Saturday the event carries on into the night with Hot Air Balloons, a full size flying display with pyrotechnics & the amazing night model flying.
13-14 Sept-Rochester Castle ––01634 338338.-Heritage Open Day visitors will have the chance to meet their brave young knight, FREE entry, www.heritageopendays.org.uk .
13-14 Sept-The Oast Theatre-London Road Tonbridge—Heritage Open Day with tours of theatre & wardrobe & props areas, backstage, scenery dock & rehearsal rooms. Suitable for all the family plus children’s activities to include crafts, & join in with The Hoppers, the drama group for 8-13yrs Sat 10-12 p.m, FREE, www.heritageopendays.org.uk
13-14 Sept-Herne Windmill-–01227 722332-Heritage Open Day now a museum of milling technology with working machinery, FREE, www.heritageopendays.org.uk
13-14 Sept-The Pines Garden-St Margarets Bay Dover–01304 851737-The Homefront 1940s Weekender with demos, exhibitions, vintage arts & crafts, cream teas, local produce & lots more, www.pinesgardens.co.uk.
14 Sept-Doddington Place Gardens-–01795 886101-Plant & Craft Fair with birds of prey flying at 3 p.m.
14 Sept –Tonbridge Town Centre River Medway-—Dragon Boat Races watch 14 teams compete to win the Dragon boat Trophy, 10-3 p.m, FREE entry.
14 Sept-Reculver Country Park-–01227 740676-Heritage Open Day with an extended archaeological tour of the Roman Fort & remains of the church, tours lasts approx. 1hr & can be booked in advance plus craft activities available in the visitor centre, FREE entry, www.heritageopendays.org.uk
14 Sept-Bapchild & Tonge Village Hall-School Lane Bapchild Kent–07789748531-Vintage & Makers’ Market with lots of crafts home made cales & a pop up tea room, FREE entry, www.vintagemakersmarkets.co.uk
14 Sept-Herne Bay Museum & Gallery-–01227 367 368-Heritage Open Day with a choice of two guided walks around Herne Bay lasting 1 – 1.5 hrs, FREE entry, www.heritage opendays.org.uk/directory/walk-back-in-time
14 Sept –Deal Memorial Bandstand Concert-–07790434256-Railway Swing band will be playing a variety of music, FREE, www.dealbandstand.org
19 Sept –Dartford Farmers Market-–07775 736116-Selling wide variety of produce to include seasonal fruit & vegetables, jams, eggs & much more, FREE entry.
19-22 Sept-Great British Beach Clean-–01989 567807-Various event across Kent, help clean a beach, family event FREE, www.mcsuk.org/greatbritishclean
20 Sept –Kent Showground-Detling–01622 630975-Paws in the Park dog show events to include , dogstable course, dog frisbee displays, agility flyball, terrier racing, K9 athletics, heelwork to music, my dogs got talent, large indoor entertainment zone, arena displays, undercover shopping mall, & lots more., 07976 186882
20 Sept-Dover Museum-Market Square–01304 201066-Family Day with Roman themed activities for families all ages, www.dovermuseum.co.uk FREE admission.
20 Sept –Sittingbourne Mediaeval Mops Fair –Sittingbourne–01795 426081 -Held in the High Street with entertainment with bands musicians, actors & shows plus fairground attractions, hot & cold food from today & yesterday, & a market full of goods from traders & craft makers of all kinds. To look the part buildings will be dressed in Mediaeval facings, 11-5 p.m, FREEentrance, www.facebook.com/events/1446615748927020/
20 Sept –St David’s Church-Newton Close Lordswood—Browse ‘n’ Buy Sale an eclectic mixture of new, nearly new & pre-loved items, 10-12.30 p.m FREE entrance.
20-21 Sept-Chatham Historic Dockyard-Chatham–01634 823845-Salute to the 40’s be transported back in time with evacuees & people dressed in their best 1940’s attire with dance troops & the best of 1940’s entertainers plus to mark the occasion the ‘Spirit of Kent’ Spitfire flies overhead in a spectacular Air Display. 22 Sept Commemorative event to mark the 100th anniversary of the loss of Hogue,Cressy & Aboukir. Until 30 Nov The Royal & the War at Sea exhibition., www.thedockyard.co.uk
20-21 Sept –Deal Folk by the Sea –Song to the Sea-—A series of events in & around Deal & Walmer with a nautical theme in aid of the local Walmer Lifeboat, with singing sea shanties, theatre plus lots more, www.dealbythesea.org.uk
21 Sept-Belmont House-Throwley, Faversham–01795 890202-Country Fair a family day out, with a falconry display, stationary steam engines, ferret racing, opportunities to have a go at clay –pigeon shooting & archery, a dog show, terrier racing, children’s entertainers shopping & fine food, entrance under 12’s FREE.
21 Sept-Abbey School –Faversham–0300 3731100-10K run for Cystic Fibrosis Trust for runners of all abilities plus a 1K fun run open to everyone, details events@cysticfibrosis.org.uk
21 Sept –St Mary’s Hall Whitstable Umbrella Community Centre-Oxford Srtreet —Oyster & Pearl Vintage Fair, FREE entry, www.oysterandpearlvintage.co.uk
21 Sept-St May’s Hall Umbrella Centre-Oxford Street Whitstable—Oyster & Pearl Vintage Fair selling a mix of vintage clothing & accessories, kitchen, handmade goods, jewellery & much more, FREE entry, www.oysterand pearlvintage.co.uk
21 Sept –UK PaperLeisure Club Avenue of Remembrance-Sittingbourne–07805 341970-Baby & Children’s Market Nearly New Sale, selling clothes up to 8yrs, entrance children FREE.
26 Sept –The Pavillion-Broadstairs–01843 581185-Halloween Children’s party for 2-12yrs with games & music, Tel: 07925 185052
26-28 Sept-Gulbenkian Theatre-Canterbury–01227 769075 -Tall Stories Emily Brown and the Thing, 3+yrs.
27 Sept –Aylesham Carnival-–07747 887143-Traditional village fete with Carnival parade, 12-7p.m www.ayleshamcarnival.co.uk
27 Sept-St Peters Memorial Hall-Broadstairs–01843 601186-Barn Dance with live music.
27 Sept-Aylesham Summer Carnival ––07747 887143-Traditional summer fun for everyone plus a traditional village fete in the afternoon before the parade moves, 12-5p.m, www.ayleshamcarnival.co.uk
27-28 Sept-Hever Castle--Kent-01892 870681-Triathlon for triathletes of all abilities, www.castletriathlonseries.co.uk.
27-28 Sept-New Romney Station-–01797 362353-Vintage on the Railway with classic vehicles, music, dance costume with colourful entertainment form across the eras, www.rhdr.org.uk
28 Sept-Kings Hall-Beacon Hill Dover–01227 374188-SRP Toy & Train show with over 60 stalls selling both old & new toys & trains such as die cast models, lego, soldiers, star wars & more, www.thekingshall.com/all-events.
28 Sept-Victoria Gardens-Broadstairs–01843 866991-Charity Fun Dog Show, 10.30-4 p.m, www.dogshows.it.
4 Oct-Assembly Hall Theatre-Tunbridge Wells–01892 530613-Thankypu for the Music Abba Show, www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk
