insideKENT Magazine Issue 30 - September 2014 | Page 39

EVENTS
Exit Through
The Gift Shop
// 11 Sep

Leeds Castle
Food Festival
// 12-14 Sep

For fans of documentaries
such as Super-Size Me, this
is, as Banksy describes it,
"basically the story of how
one man set out to film the
un-filmable. And failed."
Graffiti artist, Banksy, is a
world-famous man of
mystery. His street art has
been spotted across the
globe, but still no one knows
who Banksy really is. Exit
Through The Gift Shop follows
an amateur filmmaker in his
quest to locate and befriend the notorious artist. Recommended rating 15.
7.30pm. Price: Adults £5, Concessions £4.
Quarterhouse, Mill Bay, Folkestone CT20 1BN
www.quarterhouse.co.uk / 01303 858500

Fantastic British
Food
Festival brings a
delicious new
event to Leeds
Castle. See, smell
and taste goods
from local food
and drink
producers, retailers, chefs and cookery schools. Stallholders exhibiting
include Simply Mexican Food Company, Crabbieshack, Margate Smoke
House, Jing Jing and many more. With food and drink theatre demonstrations,
children’s cookery workshops and talks from a variety of food and drinks
experts, as well as a wide choice of hot and cold food available, there is
something to suit everyone’s taste. A valid entrance ticket to Leeds Castle
is required.
10.30am-6pm, with last admission 4.30pm. Price: Day ticket (including
Castle and grounds), Adults £19, Children £11, Concessions £16, Under
4s go free.
Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL
www.leeds-castle.com / 01622 765400 /
www.fantasticbritishfoodfestivals.com

Heritage Open Days
// 11-14 Sep
This September, Heritage
Open Days celebrates
England’s fantastic
architecture and culture by
offering free access to places
that are usually closed to the
public or normally charge for
admission. Every year,
buildings of every age, style
and function throw open their
doors to offer visitors a once-a-year chance to discover architectural
treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities that bring
local history and culture to life. A highlight for us in Kent is Aylesford Pottery,
which will be making medieval wine cups and jugs for the public over the
weekend.
Various times. Price: Free admission.
Various locations across Kent. Check www.heritageopendays.org.uk
for the full programme of events.

Ride and Stride
// 13 Sep
Ride and Stride takes place throughout
England and Wales on the second
Saturday of September each year. It
is organised by your local county
churches trust – ours being The
Friends of Kent Churches. The aim is
to raise funds for your local church
and to help other churches in Kent.
Those taking part are sponsored to
go from church to church by walking,
riding a bike, or even a horse! Last
year, 750 churches opened their doors
and in the last 10 years, Friends of
Kent Churches has given over £1,330,000 to Kent's churches. Want to do
your bit? Visit www.friendsofkentchurches.co.uk, choose your church and
set up your sponsorship page.
10am-6pm. Price: Fundraiser.
Various locations across Kent. www.friendsofkentchurches.co.uk /
www.rideandstrideuk.org

Country Life at the Castle // 12-14 Sep
Celebrate the very best of rural living at Hever Castle’s Country Life at the
Castle event. Enjoy a slower pace of life as you unwind in the glorious
grounds of the romantic castle, while enjoying the displays and demonstrations
taking place. A variety of talented craftspeople including a trug maker,
basket weaver, wood
carver and lace maker
will set up stall on Half
Moon Pond to show off
their skills. Guests can
also sample food and
drink from local
producers, find out
about keeping hens and
bees from the experts,
and gain advice from
local art and
photography clubs. Members of The Quilters’ Guild from the South East
will also showcase their talents with an impressive display of patchwork
quilts and wall hangings. Demonstrations include a children’s Sit and Sew
workshop and Have a go – Learn to Sew workshop for adult beginners.
Gardens open 10.30am; Castle opens noon. Last admission 4.30pm;
Final exit 6pm. Price: Castle & Gardens, Adults £15.50, Children (5-15yrs)
£8.70, Family ticket £39.70, Seniors £13.25.
Hever Castle and Gardens, Edenbridge TN8 7NG
www.hevercastle.co.uk / 01732 865224

The Social // 13 September
Showcasing the very best in dance music, Maidstone's Social festival will
welcome the likes of Route 94, Gorgon City and Carl Cox, through its gates
later this year. Relatively
young, the festival is only
in its second year, but that
certainly didn't stop it
rocking Mote Park in
September 2013. In
addition to its fabulous lineup and top artists gracing
the decks, this boutique
festival champions the
notion local is best, by
selling Kentish produce
throughout the site, and incorporating local businesses, universities in the
design and planning of the event.
11am-11pm. Price: Final release £45, VIP £65.
Mote Park, Mote Aven