insideKENT Magazine Issue 72 - March 2018 | Page 19

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SPRING ART AT ARTSPRING // 1 MAR
There will be a fantastic
art treat in store on
Thursday 1st March
when two galleries in
Tonbridge link up for
special late-night
openings of their current
exhibitions. Artspring
Gallery will be
welcoming the spring
with a completely new
show of work from their
members, including
jeweller and former
member Andy Young,
who returns as a guest
artist for the months of
March and April. Andy is an artisan silversmith who makes unique,
bold silver pieces and beautiful semi-precious stone necklaces, inspired
by water and his extensive travels. The Spring Art show will include
paintings, drawings, ceramics, glass and jewellery from regular members
plus work from new member, Elaine Thompson, and guest artist
Amanda Hopkins, whose work is inspired by nature and the
environment around her.
From 5.30pm. Price: Free
Artspring Gallery, 167 High Street, Tonbridge TN9 1BX
www.artspringgallery.co.uk / 01732 365924
WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE CAMPAIGN IN KENT // 3 MAR
NEPTUNE’S SPRING/SUMMER 2018 LAUNCH // 3-4 MAR
To celebrate the launch of their spring/summer '18 season, Neptune
Canterbury have the pleasure of inviting you to enjoy a first look at
their new colours, fabrics and designs. They have a brand new kitchen
and dining display in their Suffolk room, and the showroom has taken
on a romantic hue with their new shade for the season: old rose. Over
the weekend of 3rd and 4th March, Neptune will be embracing rose as
their theme and serving delicate cupcakes from Fairy Dust Bakery,
popping open some sparkling rosé and pouring traditional rose
lemonade. There will also be an exciting prize draw competition, goody
bags and new season literature to enjoy. With Mother’s Day on the
horizon, it's the ideal opportunity to find perfect gifts for the most
treasured lady in your life.
From 9am Saturday and 10am Sunday. Price: Free
Neptune Canterbury, Wincheap Road, Canterbury CT1 3TY
www.neptune.com / 01227 209300
A CELEBRATION OF SPEECH AND DRAMA
PERFORMANCES // 4 MAR
An illustrated talk exploring how the campaign for women’s suffrage
was fought in Kent. Hear some interesting and surprising stories about
the brave women who took up the suffragette colours or campaigned
by other means for political equality.
11am. Price: £5
Maidstone Museum, St Faith's Street, Maidstone ME14 1LH
www.museum.maidstone.gov.uk / 01622 602838
Enjoy the highlights from this year’s LAMDA examinations and Thanet
Festival presentations.
3pm. Price: £7 (children £5)
Sarah Thorne Theatre, Fordoun Road, Broadstairs CT10 2BN
www.sarahthornetheatre.co.uk / 01843 863701
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