EVENTS
SUMMER OF SOUND . FOREST MEGAPHONES BY BIRGIT OIGUS © Tonu Tunnel
11 JULY - 18 JULY 149TH OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP 2021 Royal St . George ’ s , Sandwich www . theopen . com
One of the world ’ s great sporting events will return to the south east of England in 2021 when The 149th Open is played at Royal St George ’ s . The Open will return to the historic Kent links for the 15th time . It was last played at Royal St George ’ s in 2011 when Darren Clarke showed his mastery of links golf in challenging weather conditions to hold off Americans Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson to become Champion Golfer of the Year .
14 JULY NATURAL FIRST AID WORKSHOP Belmont House , Faversham www . belmont-house . org Time : 10am - 2pm / Price : £ 45
There are many healing herbs which can be used for first aid treatment and minor ailments . Garden herbs can be extremely effective , abundant , easy to find and quite often have more than one benefit . During this workshop , you will be able to gather some of the herbs growing in the gardens at Belmont . These will then be used to make a versatile antiseptic tincture and healing ointment for you to add to your own first aid kit . Light refreshments are provided , please bring a packed lunch with you .
Please note , workshops are subject to change due to COVID-19 guidance .
17 JULY BLUE REEF FESTIVAL Linton , nr Maidstone www . bluereeffest . co . uk Time 12pm - late / Price : Day ticket £ 20 , with camping £ 25 , children go free .
The relaxed vibe of founders Blue Reef , the VW campervan restorers and handmade surfboards specialists , sets the tone for this laid-back , familyfriendly festival , with an ethos of celebrating and championing all that is wonderful about ‘ local ’ and the power of coming together as a community . Set in the valley of the visionary , regenerative-focused Loddington Farm , you ’ ll be able to camp , party and relax alongside the beautiful reservoir , overlooked by the rolling hills covered in fruit trees .
Entertainment highlights include Jack Bessant ( Reef ), as well as Shake the Geek , BB , Liam Hannigan , and many more . Professional skaters will put on shows and host workshops from the 5.5ft mini ramp , alongside stalls from fantastic local artists , traders and producers , and great street food and bars !
17 JULY ILLUSION : IMPOSSIBLE The Assembly Hall Theatre , Tunbridge Wells www . assemblyhalltheatre . co . uk Time : 7.30 Price : Adults from £ 29 , children from £ 23
Be prepared ! This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of 5 of the most incredible Illusionists in the world including Britain ’ s Got Talent runner up Jamie Raven !
Collectively these performers have been seen by MILLIONS of people around the world and this production showcases their incredible talents together on stage . Illusion : Impossible is a non-stop show packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions , from appearing superbikes , impossible predictions , double levitations to a finale beyond explanation .
22 JULY OUTDOOR COMEDY AT FORT GARDENS Fort Gardens , Gravesend www . woodville . co . uk Time : 7.30pm / Price : £ 12.50
Your favourite comedy night is back … but this time outdoors ! Join Woodville Events at Fort Gardens for some socially distanced laughs . Book a picnic
pod for 2 - 4 people and bring your own blankets or pop up seats . Feel free to bring your own picnics – there will be a pop up bar on the night ( cash only ) selling drinks .
24 JULY - 10 OCTOBER ( CLOSED MONDAYS ) THE PRINTED LINE The Beaney , Canterbury Time : All Day / Price : Free but must be pre-booked
The Arts Council Collection is primarily a collection of modern and contemporary British art , but early on in its history it also acquired prints by major 20thcentury European artists alongside British artists , forming an outstanding collection of more than 1,500 printed works by over 500 artists .
ACROSS THE BORDER ...
9 JULY - 12 SEPT SUMMER OF SOUND AT WAKEHURST Haywards Heath , Sussex www . kew . org Time : 10am - 6pm Price : Included with entry ticket
This summer , Wakehurst will be brought alive by a symphony of sounds . Nestled in the spectacular wild landscape , six striking largescale installations from award-winning artists offer moments to reconnect with nature through immersive sonic encounters .
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