insideKENT Magazine Issue 40 - July 2015 | Page 35

EVENTS All the Rage with Lee Ault // 16 Jul As You Like It // 16-19 Jul Join Costume Historian Lee Ault in the Maiden's Tower for an afternoon talk and display of vintage fashion from the fabulous 1930s. Drawing on her experience working for the V&A and Tate Gallery, Lee will guide you through the golden age of glamour for women’s fashion. Discover what ‘back flap knickers’ were and see an original ‘little black dress’ by Coco Chanel amongst other haute-couture garments. 2pm. Price: £10 in addition to admission prices (must be pre-booked). Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL www.leeds-castle.co.uk / 01622 765400 Charlton Park and the Kingsbourne Players present Shakespeare’s As You Like It. The famed comedy will nestle perfectly amongst Charlton Park's lawns as local actors dart out of the bushes, swiping Champagne glasses from the audience, and bringing to life the joy of Open Air Theatre. Will Orlando's love letters land him the lady; will Rosalind ever stop cross dressing; and how many shepherds does it take to woo a shepherdess? These burning questions will be answered! 7pm (5.30pm on 19th July). Price: £12. Charlton Place, Charlton Park, Bishopsbourne, Canterbury CT4 5JA www.charlton-park.org / 01227 831355 re re rd Ra nt fo e e Ash Th s C h, At eed hurc Br odc o W Family Fun Show Dog Detling International Antiques & Collectors’ Fair Up to 500 exhibitors in two buildings, shopping arcades, marquees & outside offering a wide range of items from ceramics, glass, vintage clothing, furniture, books, metalware, kitchenalia, postcards, pictures & much more. Sat 18th - Sun 19th S 19tunday h 201 July 5 July Sat: Early Entry 8.30 - 10am - £6 Sat: Public 10am - 4.30pm - £5 Sun: 10am - 3.30pm - £4 Kent County Showground, Detling, ME14 3JF Admission FREE from 10AM Registration from 10AM Judging starts 10.30AM Competitors £3 per class Find out more... Tel: 01636 676531 www.b2bevents.info 01233 862493 RareBreeds.org.uk/events 35