ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont ..
11 MAY GREAT BRITISH DOG WALK AT IGHTHAM MOTE Ightham Mote , nr Sevenoaks www . nationaltrust . org . uk / visit / kent / ightham-mote / events Time : 10am - 1pm Price : £ 15
To raise funds for national charity , Hearing Dogs for Deaf People , who train dogs to alert deaf children and adults to important and life-saving sounds , Ightham Mote will be welcoming many precious pooches and their owners for the Great British Dog Walk . Supported by Specsavers Audiologists , take part in either the three- or five-kilometre sponsored dog walk to aid in the training of more incredible hearing dogs to help those in need reconnect with life . A free dog bandana is included with every adult ticket .
17 - 19 MAY RAMSGATE THROUGH THE SENSES Various Venues Across Ramsgate www . ramsgatethroughthesenses . org Time : Various Price : TBC
A true festival of the senses , take the opportunity to celebrate the beauty of spring throughout The Garden of England . Taste , hear , smell and see everything this thriving county has to offer with Ramsgate Through The Senses ’ exciting lineup . From a tutored tasting with Jo Ginn from the Wine Garden of England and chocolate delights with chef Jessica Leah to Thanet-based choir performances and connecting with nature in guided woodland walks .
19 MAY SHOWSTOPPER ! THE IMPROVISED MUSICAL Hempsted Park Theatre , Benenden School , Cranbrook www . hemstedpark . com Time : 7pm Price : From £ 19
Entirely improvised and utterly unique , this unforgettable award-winning musical is certain to captivate audiences of all ages . Created live in front of your eyes and influenced by audience suggestions , this production cleverly embraces spontaneity and joyous showcasing . The cast transform suggestions for settings , genres , musical styles and even hilariously create new storylines with characters . This is the first ever long-form improv show to have a full West End run and to be nominated and win an Olivier Award .
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25 - 26 MAY FOUR PAWS AT THE FORT Fort Amherst , Chatham www . fortamherst . com Time : 10am - 4pm Price : From £ 5
Historical landmark , Fort Amherst , known for its natural charm and great family events , will be hosting their first ever Four Paws at the Fort this May , offering a fantastic weekend packed with four-legged fun . A true party for your furry friends , sign up for the competitions that will run across two days to put skills to the test and join in with the many activities . Stalls and exhibitions will also be in abundance selling treats for both dogs and their owners .
25 - 27 MAY SCRUMPTIOUS FOOD FESTIVAL AT BLUEWATER Bluewater Shopping Centre , Greenhithe www . scrumptiousfoodfestivals . co . uk Time : 10am - 5pm Price : TBC
In partnership with Scrumptious Food Festivals , Bluewater Shopping Centre will be transforming the outside of its centre village to hold their first three-day food festival . Taste mouthwatering international cuisines from the street food market and gather round the Big Cookery Stage to watch celebrity chefs in action including confirmed British chef , Rosemary Shrager and Kent ’ s very own GBBO finalist , Laura Adlington . Be sure to check out the full lineup of stars due to showcase their tricks and sign cookbooks for foodie fans .
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