CHRISTMAS
CHRISTMAS IN KENT CONT .
CAVE HOTEL WEST MALLING FLOWERS
Kent foodies will likely be devastated that Christmas activities are being cancelled the world over : no bratwursts at the local Christmas market ; no luxury turkey dinner to be enjoyed with work colleagues ; not even a drop of eggnog at your , now cancelled , Christmas party . Fear not though , because Christmas at Cave Hotel is here to perk you right up with their festive afternoon tea offering - and what an offering it is ! Both savoury and sweet lovers will be delighted with this belly-busting treat , offering everything from turkey and brie sandwiches to cinnamon , nutmeg and sultana scones . What ’ s for dessert , I hear you ask ? How does an indulgent red velvet cake topped with a festive white chocolate Santa hat sound ? How about an adorable Christmas pudding truffle or a coconut snowball capped with a traditional red and white candy canes ? In true Christmas fashion there is a chance for you , and your ‘ bubble ’ to get a little merry by adding a glass of prosecco to this extravagant offering . Starting at £ 22.95 this is the perfect way to finish off a busy day of Christmas shopping or start an afternoon of boozy , foodie festivities with friends . Cave Hotel is the place to go to indulge every inch of your senses , and after the year we ’ ve all had , why would you not indulge in this bombshell of festive flavours ? It is Christmas after all ! www . cavehotels . com
If you can ’ t get those festive decorations up fast enough , our next activity might be for you . Forget tinsel and baubles ( yawn ); why not try your hand at mastering the art of wreath making ? In these changing times it is more important than ever for places to adapt if they want to partake in the 2020 Christmas buzz , and that is exactly what West Malling Flowers has managed to do . Moving to a bigger , Covid-safe environment , these classes are offered in person in the form of workshops , or you can craft from the comfort of your living room with one of their wreath making kits either in your own time , or by logging into a virtual how-to class . Running from 30th November through to 18th December , with the virtual class running on the 1st December , West Malling Flowers have fresh foliage , dried flowers and decorations ready to go so you can make the most beautiful wreaths in all the neighbourhood . Workshops are £ 45 , and the wreath kits start from £ 30 , so grab your festive adornments and let ' s ensure your house is the best dressed on the street ! www . westmallingflowers . co . uk
Be transported back to the 1950s this Christmas as Produced in Kent member , Solley ’ s Ice Cream , is set to host Martha ’ s Christmas Drive in Cinema on 6th December in Deal . Bundle up the kids , grandpa and anyone else you can find , and enjoy this truly unique and magical Christmas experience . Be sure to bring blankets and pillows galore to ensure little feet don ’ t get too cold , and don ’ t forget to top up on essential cinema snacks from the local on-site vendors including candy floss , milkshakes and , of course , what viewing experience would be complete without a small mountain of popcorn , all provided by Winnie the Caravan . Solley ’ s ice cream will also be available along with a more substantial meal provided by the Larder - there will also be some festive alcoholic beverages to enjoy for those not driving . Once you ’ ve grabbed all the sugar rush-inducing treats you can carry , it is time to snuggle down and enjoy a showing of the classic Christmas films Elf ( starting at 5pm ) or Home Alone ( starting at 8pm ). Indulging in the true spirit of the 1950s , why not make it a double feature ? Tickets start at £ 30 per car for each individual showing , or £ 55 for the double bill . This will certainly be a festive experience you and your children won ’ t forget in a hurry ! www . marthatrust . org . uk / events / christmas-drive-in-cinema
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