What’s on
What’s on in January & February
Your essential guide to family events compiled by Laura Vass. We take great care in compiling our events guide, but check with the venues before you leave home just in case times or prices have changed since we went to print.
WEEKLY EVENTS Every Monday Parent and Baby Hideout
free play, crafts, singing, stories and snacks. First visit is free and £1 per family after this. 10-11.30am.
5 January & 2 February Ashford Farmer’s Market
High St, Ashford, TN24 8TD Each month the market changes with the seasons, offering a fresh selection of home-made and home-grown produce. The market also has guest traders, plus live entertainment and musical acts, who visit throughout the year. You can find the market on the lower high street next to the fountain between 10am and 2pm. Free parking is available to market visitors in the Edinburgh Road car park above Wilko.
Daisy Elephant Memory Quilts and Craft Den, 12 Norwood Street, Ashford TN23 1QU Available every Monday 9.30-11.30am. The group costs just £1 to sit and relax, chat and watch the babies interact. There is a large space with a comfy sofa, rocking chair, baby mats, a baby changing table and will also have some basic crafts and sticking set up at the table for the toddlers.
Every Saturday and Sunday Family Workshop: Art Rebels
Every Monday, Tuesday & Friday (term time only) Pre-School Trampoline Sessions
Until 12 January The True Meaning of Christmas
Aire Trampoline Club Canterbury CT1 3RB This is a hugely popular drop in session for toddlers & parent and is for preschool children only.
The Front Room, The Beaney Canterbury CT1 2RA A group exhibition featuring high quality and engaging artwork by selected Kent artists. All artwork on show will be for sale.
Every Tuesday Waddles
Until 12 January Mother Goose
Repton Connect Community Centre Ashford TN23 3RX Waddles is a baby and toddler group that meets every Tuesday at Repton Connect. 0-4 years old welcome. £2 for your first child then 50p for additional children.
Every Friday (term time only) Crafty Kids
Espression Arts Café Canterbury CT1 2DZ A creative, messy play and sensory club for toddlers from walking to preschool. The Crafty Kids Messy Rabbit introduces the session and there are snacks and drinks for the children at the end! £5 per child per session Booking required. 10-11.30am.
Every Friday (term time) An Invitation to Play
The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2XL An invitation to Play will keep your young ones occupied with craft, play, stories and songs. Each session is themed and offers a variety of activities. £6 per child with discounts available for siblings or child minding groups. Contact sarahjudgeplay@gmail.com for more info or to book. Ages 0-5. 10am.
Every Friday (term time only) Coffee & Chaos
Canterbury Baptist Church. CT1 1UT A group open to all parents with children below school age. Includes
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The Turner Contemporary Rendezvous, Margate CT9 1HG Every weekend the Navigators will be leading free, creative workshops for families and young people. From model-making to protesting, families can explore a range of themes seen in this year’s Turner Prize exhibition. 1-4pm.
Marlowe Theatre Canterbury CT1 2AS Don’t miss this fun-filled family pantomime. With hilarious comedy, beautiful sets and costumes, and fantastic music, Mother Goose will be the Marlowe’s funniest and most spectacular pantomime ever! Box Office: 01227 787787.
5 January Tour of Fort Burgoyne
Entrance to former Connaught Barracks, Dover, CT15 5LP Starting at 10:30am, this is an introductory tour of Fort Burgoyne, hidden in the hillside to the North of Dover Castle. Children can also get an activity booklet to complete to gain a certificate. Please wear stout footwear and bring a torch. Booking essential. This is a free event but donations are appreciated. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
5 January Trainmaster Thanet
Kearns Hall, Grenham Bay Avenue, Birchington CT7 9NN The Trainmaster team are pulling into Thanet with their giant train track, trains, fancy dress, crafts, ride on train and more. Babes in arms and grown-ups are free! Sibling and multiple session discounts are applied automatically at the checkout.
DIARY DATES 1 – 31 January Exhibition: Where do the wild things go in winter?
8 January Power of Children
The Turner Contemporary Rendezvous, Margate CT9 1HG Visitors are invited to join in family workshops that will be based on the same ideas explored in the schools involved in the project. Through creative and playful dance theatre activities the participants will discover the Power of Children and will then be invited to stay for the afternoon performance.
9 – 12 January Sleeping Beauty
The King’s Hall Herne Bay CT6 6BA Theatrecraft Herne Bay return to The King’s Hall with their spectacular family pantomime, Sleeping Beauty. Telling the story of the ill-fated princess who is cursed by a wicked fairy. With an astonishing talking dragon, show-stopping songs and routines, larger-than-life characters and lots of audience participation, this year’s production is guaranteed to enchant everyone. Tickets £8 - £10. Box Office: 01227 374188.
11 January Save a Child’s Life Workshop
Barham Village Hall, Barham CT4 6NX Would you know what to do if your child stopped breathing? The RLSS are hosting this free workshop to give you peace of mind, reassurance and some hands-on skills. All training is done using mannequins. Free. Booking required, call 01227 830860. 10.30am.
Samphire Hoe Education Shelter Off A20 CY17 9FL An exhibition at the Samphire Hoe Education Shelter. During the summer the countryside here can be heaving with insects and wildflowers. However, during Autumn it slowly disappears to emerge again in spring. Head along and discover more.
4 January Kids Fun Cupcake Workshop
Hothfield Village Hall, Hothfield, Ashford TN26 1EG This workshop might be just what you are looking for. Each child gets their own box of four cupcakes which they can decorate how they want. Spaces are limited and must be booked in advance, call 07768 642811. £15 per child. Adults must accompany child.
FASTER, HIGHER, STRONGER – explore the colourful world of a symphony orchestra in our friendly afternoon show for all the family! Join us for an exciting concert celebrating Olympic spirit ahead of Tokyo 2020, with classics including Chariots of Fire and Flight of the Bumblebee.. • Recommended age 5+ • Running Time: 1 hr, no interval • Adults £16.50; £13.50; £9.50 • U-18s £8.25; £6.25; £4.75 TICKET INFO: philharmonia.co.uk Families East Kent 13
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