EVENTS
PAWS IN THE PARK
17 - 18 SEPTEMBER PAWS IN THE PARK The Kent Showground , Detling www . pawsinthepark . net Time : 9.30am - 5pm | Price : From £ 13
Bring your canine friends along to try out new doggy activities , games , and dog sports from agility to water sports , and enter one of our amazing dog competitions including heelwork to music , agility and novelty dog show classes . Who knows , your dog could even win Best in Show ! With traders and so much more , the perfect day out for families and their four-legged friends .
22 SEPTEMBER PILGRIM ’ S FESTIVAL WALK Shepherdswell to Womanswold www . hopewalking . co . uk / women-to-womenswold Time : 10.30am | Price : £ 30
A six-mile walk for women of any or no faith , making a modern-day pilgrimage along the famous Via Francigena or ‘ Way that comes from France ’, setting our intentions and walking with purpose . Journeying from Shepherdswell on the North Downs Pilgrim Way to the picturesque village of Womenswold and back . Includes a pilgrim lunch of vegetarian soup with roll and cake .
22 SEPTEMBER LEO SAYER : THE SHOW MUST GO ON Central Theatre , Chatham www . medwayticketslive . co . uk Time : 7.30pm | Price : From £ 32.50
British music legend Leo Sayer will be touring the UK this year to celebrate his 50th anniversary in music . With this performance , Leo and his band bring boundless energy , exuberance and a hit packed show to some of his favourite venues across the country . Known the world over for his army of hits which include ‘ Thunder In My Heart ’, ‘ Moonlighting ’, ‘ One Man Band ’, ‘ I Can ’ t Stop Loving You ’, and the transatlantic number ones , ‘ When I Need You ’ and ‘ You Make Me Feel Like Dancing ’. This is a hit-packed , high-energy evening not to miss .
17 - 24 SEPTEMBER SANDWICH ARTS WEEK Strand Street , Sandwich sandwichevents . org . uk / artsweek
A week long exhibition of local artists and sculptors in St Mary ’ s Church Arts Centre . An illustrated talk on Sunday and Monday ; film nights on Tuesday and Thursday ; piano recital ; poetry throughout the week and more .
24 SEPTEMBER BIG LOCAL URBAN FETE Pencester Gardens , Dover www . whitecliffscountry . org . uk Time : 10am - 5.30pm | Price : Free
Come along to Pencester Gardens in Dover for the Big Local Urban Fete , with various stalls , live music plus activities and games there will be something for the whole family .
24 SEPTEMBER MANIA : THE ABBA TRIBUTE The Woodville Theatre , Gravesend www . woodville . co . uk Time : 7.30pm | Price : Standard £ 25.50 , 60 + & U16s £ 23.50
It is more than 40 years since ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest and they have filled our lives with music ever since . Direct from London ’ s West End , MANIA is accepted as the world ’ s number one ABBA tribute Show . This special concert celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way , as the production revives memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves . MANIA brings fans old and new , a memorable night not to be missed , so dig out those platforms , dust down those flares , and join in with such classics as ‘ Mamma Mia ’, ‘ Voulez Vous ’, ‘ Dancing Queen ’, ‘ Winner Takes It All ’, ‘ Super Trouper ’ and many , many more .
Now it ’ s your chance to thank them for the music !
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