EVENTS
SUMMER HERBAL HEALTH
1 - 2 JULY MEDWAY GAMING FESTIVAL The Historic Dockyard Chatham www . thedockyard . co . uk Time : 10am - 5pm Price : Single Day Tickets - Adult £ 18 , Concessions £ 16 , Child ( 4-15 ) £ 12 , Under 4 Free , Family ( 2 Ad & 2 Ch or 1 Ad & 3 Ch ) £ 52 , see website for Weekend Tickets
In partnership with Medway Council and Fragers , Medway Gaming Festival is back for 2023 , promising to be bigger and better than ever before . A two-day celebration of all things gaming – are you ready for 80 acres of gaming , cosplaying and family entertainment set against a backdrop of real-life battleships including HMS CAVALIER of World of Warships fame ?
Watch , play and learn about games ; meet special guests ; join competitions ; experience new and retro gaming ; as well as enjoying fun , interactive exhibits such as the Robot Battle Arena , UKPW Wrestling and Cosplay masquerade .
* This is a separately ticketed event and not included in an annual ticket to The Historic Dockyard Chatham .
5 JULY SUMMER HERBAL HEALTH Belmont House , Faversham www . belmont-house . org Time : 10am - 2pm | Price : £ 55
There are many healing herbs which can be used to support us through the summer . This workshop will prepare you whether packing up a travel kit for holiday , family days out or just setting you up for common sunny season ailments .
During this workshop , you will be able to gather some of the herbs grown in the gardens at Belmont . These will then be used to make a versatile soothing spray and healing ointment for you to add to your own healthcare kit . Many herbs will be ready for harvesting such as calendula , lavender , thyme and heartsease .
5 JULY DO YOU BELIEVE IN GHOSTS ? Orchard Theatre , Dartford www . orchardtheatre . co . uk Time : 7.30pm | Price : £ 33.50
Do you believe in ghosts ?
Theatres are alive . They all have stories to tell when the lights go out . And they all have a theatre ghost !
This is a brand-new concept : a haunting night at the theatre ; an original play unlike anything you have seen , or experienced , before ; a new way of ghost storytelling ! Settle in for a thrilling night of tales , mystery , murder – and ghosts – as our ‘ paranormal experts ’ tell the most fascinating ghost stories . But , nothing is what it seems , as time will tell throughout the evening . . . Something seems off . Follow the clues and brace yourself for a haunting night of theatre . Are you brave enough ? Dare you !
7 JULY THOMAS ABRAHAM LIVE Macknade Food Village , Faversham www . macknade . com Time : 6pm - 8pm | Price : Free
Thomas will bring his unique acoustic vibes alongside Macknade cooking up a storm and serving drinks from the bar until 9pm . There ' s no need to book and parking is free - great news for the designated driver !
7 , 8 & 9 JULY KENT COUNTY SHOW Detling Showground , Maidstone www . kcas . org . uk Time : 8am - 6pm | Price : Adult £ 24 , Child ( 5-13 ) £ 2 per day
The Kent County Show is the region ’ s showcase event for farming , agriculture and countryside life . For three days a year , animals , horses , vintage vehicles , retail stands and much more converge on the stunning surroundings of the Kent Showground for a celebration of the best in the county . The Kent County Show is organised by the Kent County Agricultural Society , a registered charity whose mission is to support local farming practices and promote education about food farming and the countryside .
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