HALLOWEEN HALF TERM AT HEVER CASTLE
NEWS
Spooky Halloween fun is ensured at Hever Castle this Autumn half term , with events running between 24 October – 1 November .
Don your best creepy costume for a pumpkin trail in the grounds ( try and spot the unusual varieties ) or keep your eye out for pumpkin masterpieces on display from Hever Castle staff . Visitors have a chance to vote for their favourite with the winner of the most popular pumpkin announced at the end of Halloween at Hever .
Join in by sending in pictures of your pumpkin masterpieces with the chance to receive a treat ( or a trick ?!) on social media , using # HalloweenatHever by Friday 30th October 2020 .
Finish your visit off with a spooky treat from the restaurants onsite or grab a ghoulish gift from the Hever shop .
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Garden only admissions prices are : adults £ 15.55 ; seniors / students £ 14.00 ; children ( 5-15 ) £ 9.75 ; and family tickets £ 42.75 - all must be pre booked .
Daily ticket upgrades to a castle ticket may be available on the day priced at £ 3.25 for adults ; £ 2.55 seniors / students ; £ 0.95 Children ( 5-15 ); and £ 7.35 for families .
RECYCLING4GOOD SAY ‘ THANK YOU ’ TO KENT
Recycling4Good would like to thank their community for helping them to divert waste from landfill or incineration to be recycled with TerraCycle .
FREE VIRTUAL TOUR OF LULLINGSTONE CASTLE ’ S FAMOUS WORLD GARDEN IN KENT
Adam Hunter , founder of Kent-based volunteer-led Recycling4Good , along with TerraCycle , passed on a massive thank you as part of Recycle Week 2020 ( 21-27 September ) to the people of the county who have continued to think of the planet ’ s wellbeing and kept on recycling , despite the unique challenges that have arisen as a result of COVID-19 .
Adam set up a public access drop-off location at his home in 2017 and has since expanded across Kent , enabling the entire county to collect otherwise unrecyclable waste such as crisp packets and coffee capsules which cannot be recycled by the local council , and would otherwise end up in landfill or incineration . TerraCycle also awards a charitable donation for each parcel of waste sent in for recycling .
Adam commented : “ We are so grateful for all the support we ’ ve received from people across Kent who are collecting waste , particularly over the last few months during lockdown . During the lockdown , many local recyclers stored the waste packaging at home they normally drop off to our locations , until the restrictions were eased and they were able to travel to drop it off . We couldn ’ t have done it without you and your efforts have meant that 5 million pieces of waste have been diverted from landfill and incineration , and you have helped raise over £ 50,000 for Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex . We are always looking for more support though , so anyone interested in helping us can find out where to take their waste on our Facebook group ( www . facebook . com / charityrecycling ) and tell their friends and family to do the same .”
Hospices of Hope has a very special treat in store for all families with an exclusive virtual tour of the World Garden at Lullingstone Castle , Kent , on Sunday 4th October 2020 , at the invitation of Tom Hart Dyke ( the charismatic horticulturist , author and plant hunter ). Tom will be talking about growing up at Lullingstone Castle , his time in captivity in Columbia and fulfilling his dream of creating the World Garden . After the virtual tour , Tom will take part in a live Q & A session .
This is yet another stunning virtual event from the portfolio of Hospices of Hope ’ s free virtual events covering an exciting range of topics , from global concerts with world-class musicians to spa days , cookery classes and cider and beer tastings with field experts . These wonderful people have donated their time and services free to help raise funds for the charity .
All you need to do is to register your interest to attend by going to the Hospices of Hope ’ s website at www . hospicesofhope . co . uk and the charity will send registrants the Zoom details . Tom Hart Dyke ’ s Virtual World Garden Tour will be from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm on Sunday 4th October , 2020 .
There is no charge for this virtual event , but if participants feel inspired to donate to the Charity ’ s Coronavirus Emergency Appeal as a token of their appreciation for the Virtual World Garden Tour , Hospices of Hope will be delighted !
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