EVENTS
19 NOVEMBER CHRISTMAS ARTISAN MARKET Tonbridge Castle , Tonbridge www . tonbridgecastle . org Time : 10am - 4pm | Price : Free
The last artisan market of 2023 with a special Christmas theme .
Are you looking for something special ? Discover local traders , unique items and a fantastic atmosphere . You ’ ll find everything from food and drink to gifts and household essentials
22 NOVEMBER STARGAZING Hall Place & Gardens , Bexley www . hallplace . org . uk Time : 6.45pm - 10pm Price : Adult £ 15 , Child £ 12
Wrap up warm to spend an evening looking at the stars in the company of Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society Dartford .
Includes mini-talks , a science experiment to wow you and lots of fun packed opportunities to learn more about our solar system . Not forgetting the opportunity to use clever equipment to get dazzling views of the night sky , planets , moon and stars .
24 NOVEMBER FAWLTY TOWERS CHRISTMAS COMEDY DINNER SHOW Mercure Tunbridge Wells Hotel , Tunbridge Wells www . mercuretunbridgewells . co . uk Time : 7pm - 11pm | Price : £ 49
It ’ s Christmas at Fawlty Towers , but Basil ’ s finding it a challenge to get into the Christmas spirit : he booked a father Christmas who hasn ’ t turned up ( and Manuel is a very poor substitute ); there ’ s rat poison on the turkey so he has to turn to a local chef for help ( while keeping the health inspector at bay ); he still hasn ’ t hung the decorations despite promising Sybil it would be done before dinner ; and to make things worse , there ’ s a German Christmas market taking place next door . As long as no one mentions the war , surely everything will go smoothly ...
24 NOVEMBER SOUL TRAIN The Woodville , Gravesend www . woodville . co . uk Time : 7.30pm | Price : £ 27
SOUL TRAIN will soon steam into Gravesend and on board will be a fine feast of soulful gems . Harking back to the wonderful days when the dance floor was king , performers deliver a fun presentation of 60 ’ s and 70 ’ s soul classics , from early soul days of Tamla Motown , Stax and Atlantic records though to disco and beyond as the show brings on the good times .
Featuring classic hit songs by Stevie Wonder , Isley Brothers , The Supremes , Gladys Knight , Marvin Gaye , Aretha Franklin , Ike & Tina Turner , Donna Summer , Candi Staton , Whitney Houston , Billy Ocean , Lionel Richie , Tavares and many more !
25 NOVEMBER FAVERSHAM NIGHT FOOD MARKET & CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON Market Place , Faversham www . favershammarket . org Time : Christmas Lights Switch On 5pm , Food Market 6pm - 9pm | Price : Free
The Christmas Night Food Market will follow on immediately from the Christmas Lights Switch-On in Market Place promising live music and loads of delicious food and drink .
Organised by Faversham Town Council .
MISSION CHRISTMAS : THE CLAUSOMETER CATASTROPHE 25 NOVEMBER - 24 DECEMBER
THE HISTORIC DOCKYARD CHATHAM
25 NOVEMBER - 24 DECEMBER ELFWICK PLACE , CHRISTMAS LIGHTS SWITCH-ON & CHRISTMAS MARKET Elwick Place , Ashford www . elwickplace . com Time : 4pm | Price : Free
Join Ashford ’ s leading entertainment and leisure complex Elwick Place as it transforms into ‘ ELFWICK ’ PLACE this Christmas .
Kicking off an evening of festive activities in Ashford on Saturday 25 November ( see Carnival of the Baubles on p22 !) get ready to countdown to Christmas as the festive lights are turned on get your Christmas selfie in the giant lit bauble for your chance to win Elwick Place prizes !
The Christmas Market will then be in full swing until 8 December , followed by a special weekend of Christmas crafting , festive food and drink , and Christmas treats from 15 December .
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