EVENTS
25-28 OCTOBER ASHTEN ’ S PUMPKIN CRAFT WORKSHOPS www . loveashford . com www . visitashfordandtenterden . co . uk Time : 10am - 3pm | Price : Free
Give ‘ em Pumpkin ’ to talk about this October Half Term , and join Ashten the Pumpkin on his craftfilled workshops across Ashford and Tenterden .
Everyone is invited to take part and join Ashten ; the Halloween mascot designed by local illustrator Tiny Beegle , on his craft-filled adventure days during the October half Term .
To secure your place , all you have to do is ; head over to the websites , select the time and date that suits you and book your time slot . The workshops will run from 10am to 3pm , on the 25th & 27th in Ashford and 26th and 28th in Tenterden . Get crafty and make your way round the activity table ; create your very own Ashten pumpkin , spider and colouring masterpiece . Participants will even have the opportunity to submit their works , for a chance to win a fantastic bundle of prizes for all the family ; including tickets , vouchers and goodies . They ’ ll also have the opportunity to showcase their artwork at the Ashten the Pumpkin exhibition , a gallery space for people to come and view the fantastic work !
26 OCTOBER WILD CLASSROOM FAMILY COOKING CLASS Belmont House & Garden , Faversham www . belmont-house . org Time : 10am - 1.30pm Price : £ 55 ( 1 adult and 2 children aged 4-15 years )
Step outside this autumn and join Wild Classroom where you and your family will be able to cook over fire using fresh ingredients from Belmont ’ s kitchen garden . View the garden , collect your ingredients and meet the team responsible for growing them , before moving to the outdoor cooking area where each family will have their own table and tools to prepare food to cook over fire using a range of techniques . Typical sessions include the opportunity to cook and enjoy 3-4 different dishes mostly using very local and seasonal produce , tummies will be full ! Once the session is complete you will have the opportunity to explore the beautiful setting at Belmont .
All attendees must complete a health questionnaire before attending this event . Children must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult at all times .
27 OCTOBER JOSH WIDDICOMBE : WATCHING NEIGHBOURS TWICE A DAY Revelation , Ashford wwrevelationashford . co . uk Time : 8pm - 10.30pm | Price : £ 16.25 , 14 + only
Josh Widdicombe has become one of the most in demand and highly regarded comedians in the UK for both his live stand-up and TV work since his debut gig in 2008 . Now , join Josh as he celebrates the release of his first memoir , Watching Neighbours Twice a Day … How ’ 90s TV ( Almost ) Prepared Me For Life .
Live in conversation with support from Ivo Graham , Josh will tell the story of a strange rural childhood , the kind of childhood he only realised was weird when he left home and started telling people about it . From only having four people in his year at school , to living in a family home where they didn ’ t just not bother to lock the front door , they didn ’ t even have a key .
This is a book event rather than stand-up so it may be a bit more ramshackle / honest / laid back than a normal gig ! The show will be followed by a book signing and books will be available to purchase on the night . All under 16s to be accompanied by an adult .
28-30 OCTOBER 1-DAY CIDER MAKING COURSE WITH MICHAEL WHITE Brogdale Collections , Faversham www . brogdalecollections . org Time : 10.30am - 4.30pm | Price : £ 105
From the history of cider-making in Kent to health and safety this one-day course will not only be full of Q & A and cider making discussion but will also have you getting ‘ hands on ’ with cider making . Gather the apples in the orchards , learn about the best fruit to use and get hand on by hand scratting and pressing your apples into juice ready to make into cider . Before learning how to ferment your freshly pressed apple juice at home to make your own perfect cider .
You will need sensible clothing and a pen / pad for note taking . You may also bring your own apples from your apple tree or orchard at home .
28-31 OCTOBER HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR Dobbies , Ashford www . events . dobbies . com Time : 28th-30th 3pm , 31st 2.30pm | Price : Adult from £ 6.50 , child £ 8.99
Kids can get stuck into terrifying treats before taking part in ghoulish games and devilish dancing . Each event will hold a fancy-dress competition , so make sure your little ones wear their most spooktacular fancy dress costume to be in with a chance of winning a prize .
Children ' s tickets include a Spooktacular childrens meal , Halloween themed cookie , games and dancing . Adults can choose between cake and tea or coffee , or an afternoon tea .
30 OCTOBER TOTALLY WIRED HALLOWEEN PARTY Dreamland , Margate www . dreamland . co . uk Time : 9pm - 2am , last entry 11pm Price : £ 11 / NB 18 + ID required
Totally Wired , Kent ' s biggest and best alternative party returns to Dreamland Margate for their 15th Annual Halloween Party ! DJ ' s Fragile & Orlandimus will be joined by guest DJs and dancers for what will be their best Halloween ever . Expect to hear all the latest and greatest rock , indie , pop , punk , metal , emo hits and more !
30 OCTOBER HALLOWEEN GRUESOME TALES TOUR Westgate Towers ( River Side ), Canterbury www . canterburytouristguides . co . uk Time : 2pm Price : Adults £ 12.50 , concessions £ 11 , children £ 8
A gruesome walk through Canterbury ' s grim and bloody past ... including ghosts , plagues , punishments and murder . Not for the faint-hearted !
Tour Highlights include : The Ducking Stool , the half-in , half-out archbishop and the grisly story of young Nellie Cook
LONDON EVENT
25-29 OCTOBER VIP SHOPPING EVENT Icon Outlet at the O2 , Greenwich
Shop ‘ til you drop as you discover big name brands with even more savings courtesy of Icon Outlet ’ s VIP shopping event . Shoppers will be able to claim an extra 10 % off outlet prices at participating brands . T & C ’ s apply .
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