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COMING SOON
4 JULY BALLET CENTRAL EM Forster Theatre , Tonbridge www . emftheatre . com Time : 7.30pm Price : £ 17
Stopping off at the EM Forster Theatre on its UK tour , the renowned Central School of Ballet will be captivating audiences through the powerful art and grace of the long-performed dance style . Watch in awe as a selection of the school ’ s greatest talents combine classic choreography with contemporary moves , this year ’ s highlights including the final act of Petipa ’ s Coppélia , a classical ballet display staged by Adela Ramirez , and a beautiful score by Leo Delibe .
6 JULY BEER & BBQ FESTIVAL The Paddock , Macknade Food Hall , Faversham www . macknade . com Time : 12pm - 8pm Price : Free entry
Faversham ’ s Macknade Food Hall will be holding its brand-new Beer & BBQ Festival for a mouthwatering , family-friendly celebration promising a thrilling day of flavoursome BBQ dishes and refreshing craft beers . Top fire chefs such as Andrew Clarke of ACME Fire Cult will feature on the live cooking stage and visitors can take part in immersive brewing classes . Guests must register for a free ticket in advance to guarantee access to the festival and to receive exclusive updates .
9 JULY KITCHEN GARDEN OPEN DAY The Ferry House , Isle of Sheppey www . theferryhouse . co . uk Time : 11am - 3pm Price : Free
The award-winning Ferry House Inn will be opening up their 1.5 acre kitchen gardens to spill the secrets behind their praised menus . Take the opportunity to ask the skilled garden team questions and watch as the ingredients make their way onto their thoughtfully curated menus throughout the seasons - being sure to try it all for yourself over lunch . This is a free event with guests encouraged to RSVP to info @ theferryhouseinn . co . uk .
13 JULY LEEDS CASTLE CONCERT Leeds Castle , Maidstone www . leedscastleconcert . co . uk Time : 5pm - 10pm Price : From £ 57
A heritage highlight that has gathered fantastic crowds to the picturesque grounds of Leeds Castle for over 40 years . Taking place in the natural amphitheatre , look forward to a magnificent fireworks display , Spitfire flyovers and spectacular performances from confirmed talents , the returning Royal Philharmonic Orchestra , Elesha Paul Moses , Lara Martins and a fantastic ABBA tribute set to warm up the audience . Pitch up with a picnic , taste eats from one of the pop-up stalls and settle in for an evening of glorious classical music .
18 - 21 JULY SUMMER IN BARHAM Various Locations in Barham www . canterburyfestival . co . uk Time : Various Price : From £ 14
Canterbury Festival present their fourth mini-festival fundraiser , celebrating the long hot days of July with music and walks in the idyllic setting of Barham . Join guided walks in the surrounding countryside , enjoy ethereal music with harpist Alexander Rider and following last year ’ s sellout performance , infectious music from Rubber Biscuit . Raffles will be taking place with some fabulous prizes available – every ticket purchased will help to raise funds for the annual October festival and year-round work .
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