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SEVENOAKS STAG PLAZA
ARTISAN CRAFTS VINTAGE &
GIFT FAIR // 11 NOV
25-plus stalls of fabulous artisan
crafts, vintage items and gifts right
in the heart of Sevenoaks. Find
your perfect Christmas presents
here and have a cup of coffee and
slice of cake to celebrate.
From 10am. Price: Free
Stag Plaza, London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ
www.eventissima.co.uk / 07582 351364
ANIMAL DEN
// 11 NOV
From the smallest
beetle to the polar
bear, what do
animals mean to
you? Come along
and take part in
the development
of a brand new
show for children
supported by
House/Tipping
Point seed
funding. You’ll hear a magical animal story and be invited to share your
own real life animal encounters – from unexpected wildlife sightings,
to daily dog walks. Animal Den is a mini performance and story sharing
experience for children and families informed by current research into
urban wildlife, habitat, wilderness and biodiversity.
11am and 12pm. Price: Free
Quarterhouse, Mill Bay, Folkestone CT20 1BN
www.quarterhouse.co.uk / 01303 760750
T.REXTASY // 12 NOV
T.Rextasy have
now been
performing
around the world
for over 20 years,
a career that
ironically
outlives Marc
Bolan’s very own
T.Rex. They have
become widely
accepted as the
world’s only
official tribute
show dedicated
to Marc Bolan
and T.Rex, and
the only band
endorsed and
approved by
Marc’s family,
estate and
catalogue management, not to mention original members of T.Rex.
The band has been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of
tribute’. This year, T.Rextasy are celebrating Marc’s life and works with
a very special commemorative tour. Truly a rock ‘n’ roll concert for all
ages. If you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was
like in the 1970s, this show is for you!
7.30pm. Price: £22.50
Woodville Auditorium, Woodville Place, Gravesend DA12 1DD
www.woodville.co.uk / 01474 337774
IOTAS ARCHAEOLOGICAL
STUDIES LECTURE // 13 NOV
The Hooden Horse: folk tradition
or pagan survival? Analysis of a
Kentish Christmas custom — do
the roots of such traditions
countrywide predate Christianity?
Lecturer John Grigsby has
lectured in archaeology and myth
for the University of Kent, worked
for English Heritage for 15 years
and is now working for
Canterbury Archaeological Trust
while writing his PhD on Stonehenge with Tim Darvill. Advance booking
essential.
7pm. Price: £12
Isle of Thanet Archaeological Society, Room B, Crampton Tower Yard
High Street, Broadstairs CT10 2AB
http://iotas.org.uk
CHRISTMAS WREATH
MAKING // 15 NOV
Get into the festive spirit by
creating handmade wreaths
with expert guidance. The
RHS award-winning castle
floristry team will help keen
amateurs prepare for
Christmas with Christmas
wreath making workshops.
10.30am. Price: £45
Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL
www.leeds-castle.com / 01622 765400
ORCHID CARE WORKSHOP // 16 NOV
Join orchid enthusiast,
Christine Bartlett, and learn
how to get the most from
your orchids, by
understanding the ways to
water, feed, repot and get
them to flower again. Watch
a demonstration and then
have a go yourself at
repotting a flowering orchid
that you can then take home.
Booking essential. £35 including homemade refreshments, materials
and an orchid to take home.
Godinton House & Gardens, Godinton Lane, Ashford TN23 3BP
www.godintonhouse.co.uk / 01233 643854
MADE: CHRISTMAS FAYRE AT THE FERRY HOUSE INN // 16-18 NOV
Two days full of festive
masterclasses and
activities to get you
into the Christmas
spirit! Classes include
Cocktail Masterclass
with Copper Rivet
Distillery, Needle Felted
Robins and Decorate a
Traditional Ginger
Bread House with This
Art of Mine.
The Ferry House Inn, Harty Ferry Road, Isle of Sheppey ME12 4BQ
Book online at www.madefayre.co.uk
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