EVENTS
JULIAN CLARY – LORD OF THE MINCE // 1 & 2 SEPTEMBER Tickets available with meal deal at Quarterhouse Bar at Restaurant. 8pm, £16 (16+) www.quarterhouse.co.uk, 01303 858500 Quarterhouse, Folkestone (SAT NAV: CT20 1JT)
FOLKESTONE SKABOUR FESTIVAL // 3-4-5 SEPTEMBER
Folkestone welcomes The Beat and many other ska bands to the Folkestone Skabour Festival 2010. Skatonics, Special Brew, Orange Street, Tootnskamen, Arthur Kay & the Originals, Intensified and many more will play during the three-day festival. Many acts are free throughout various venues in Folkestone, with the headliners playing at the Quarterhouse. Fore more info and tickets, visit www.folkestoneskabourfestival.co.uk
THE COMEDY CLUB AT TUDOR PARK // 10 SEPTEMBER & 15 OCTOBER Treat your self to an evening of fun and laughs in the stylish surroundings of Maidstone’s new premier comedy venue. 3 top comedians, different each show. £10 basket meals promotion available. Doors: 7pm, Tickets: £14, Comedy Club Members: £12. For more info and bookings call 01622 735360 Tudor Park Hotel, Bearstead (SAT NAV: ME13 4NQ)
MAIDSTONE’S ORIGINAL BEER & HOP FESTIVAL // 11 & 12 SEPTEMBER FREE pint of beer for every full paying adult! Try a large variety of rare and more commonly seen real ales and ciders and lagers on tap and bottled. There will be Pimm's, wine and spirits available too. Join the 'festini' atmosphere with a variety of live and local music playing all day long. Rock out in the main stage area or chill out by the acoustic lounge on both days. Sunday's tunes will be varied and a bit more mellow. Saturday: 10am-8pm, Sunday: 10am-6pm. Adults: £8 including free pint of beer, Conc: £7 including free pint of beer, Children 4-16: £6, Under 4s: Free. For more info visit www.kentlife.org.uk Kent Life, Maidstone (SAT NAV: ME14 3AU)
JOUSTING WITH ROBIN HOOD // 18 & 19 SEPTEMBER
Another chance to catch the Jousting Tournament with characters from the tales of Robin Hood combined with our many attractions for the whole family to enjoy. Archery and children's craft acitivities in a marquee add to the fun, while Rotary Clubs from across Kent will set up stands on the Cedar Lawn where visitors can enjoy extra games and interests, many aimed at children. Leeds Castle (SAT NAV: ME17 1RG)
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CANTERBURY EUROFAIR // 24-26 SEPTEMBER
As well as fine food and drink from around the county, visitors will be able to enjoy goodies from all over Europe. There will be even more food and drink stalls than in previous years, and local restaurants and retailers are being encouraged to enter into the spirit of the event and take the opportunity to showcase what the city has to offer. The event is staged by Canterbury City Council working in partnership with Produced in Kent, an organisation which promotes Kent producers and raises the profile of food and drink originating from the area. FREE entry. Dane John Gardens, Canterbury (SAT NAV: CT1 2RN)
TUNBRIDGE WELLS FASHION WEEK & GALA DINNER // 29 & 30 SEPTEMBER, 1 OCTOBER
Showcasing the extensive fashions that Tunbridge Wells has to offer along with fashion shows and great entertainment on 29th and 30th September, and a fabulous Gala dinner on 1st October, TWFW is set to be huge. For more info visit www.tunbridgewellsfashionweek.com
ACCENTS DU SUD OUEST WINE DINNER AT ABODE CANTERBURY // 7 OCTOBER
Michael Caines at ABode Canterbury will be hosting a wine dinner event on Thursday 7th October. The evening will be hosted by Tim Wildman MW and Pierre Chollet, with canapés and a glass of Cotes de Gascogne, followed by dinner in the Restaurant for a superbly matched menu. Guests will enjoy a range of different wine styles from the South West of France. For those who wish to stay overnight an accommodation package is available. £60.00 per person, Dining Club members and their guests £54.00 per person. To reserve a space please call the events team on 01227 826676. ABode Canterbury (SAT NAV: CT1 2RX)
FRIENDS OF THE MARLOWE MAGIC EVENING // 9 OCTOBER Etienne Pradier is an award winning magician who has enthralled audiences from Los Angeles to London including members of the Royal family. Paul Martin is an amazing mind reader and magician. Paul and Etienne have a great rapport and while Etienne makes a wine bottle disappear through a solid oak table (without spilling a drop!), Paul’s dexterity with figures would make Carol Vorderman blush. 7.45pm, £17.50 www.quarterhouse.co.uk, 01303 858500 Quarterhouse, Folkestone (SAT NAV: CT20 1JT)