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JULY 2024
1 - 31 JULY ASHFORD FOOD & DRINK FESTIVAL Various Venues Across Ashford www . loveashfordstage . ashford . gov . uk / ashford-food-and-drink-festival Time : Various Price : Various
5 - 6 JULY DANNY LEE GREW : 24K MAGIC Bubble , The Rotunda Theatre , Tunbridge Wells www . rotundatheatre . com Time : 7.30pm Price : From £ 8
Preparing for its second year , the Ashford Food & Drink Festival is a month-long event that gathers fantastic businesses from all over the town to celebrate Ashford ’ s growing food and drink scene by hosting a variety of exclusive events and exciting offers . There will be some familiar faces returning this year , as well as a range of new additions ; highlights include Curious Brewery ’ s beer festival and collaborations from the Wine Garden of England and Boys Hall .
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7 JULY THE DRIFTERS Leas Cliff Hall , Folkestone www . atgtickets . com / shows / the-drifters / leas-cliff-hall Time : 7.30pm Price : From £ 30
For one night only , legendary group The Our Festival Sponsors Drifters will be popping up in Folkestone for an evening packed with classic hits such as ‘ Saturday Night at the Movies ’, ‘ You ’ re More Than a Number ,’ ‘ Come on Over to My Place ’, ‘ Under the Boardwalk ’, ‘ Kissin ’ in the Back Row ’ and many more . Since their remarkable resurgence , the American singers have embarked on a brand-new tour to bring their greatest songs from the last six decades back to the stage - an evening not to be missed .
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Amazing experiences from Gusbourne Winery , Kent Cookery School , Curious Brewery and Everest Inn !
TASTE AND TRY THROUGHOUT JULY
6 JULY CANTERBURY MEDIEVAL PAGEANT AND FAMILY TRAIL Town Centre , Canterbury www . canterburymedievalpageant . co . uk Time : From 11am Price : Free celebratING local food and drink
Step back in time and join the celebrations of Canterbury ’ s rich medieval history . Entering its ninth year and commemorating the 850th anniversary of King Henry II ’ s visit to Canterbury in 1174 to give penance for his role in the murder of St Thomas Becket , the Archbishop of Canterbury , the pageant features a vibrant parade beginning at The Westgate Tower with giant models and authentic costumes , a family trail stopping off
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Prepare to be amazed as top magician , Danny Lee Grew , brings his mind-blowing tricks to Tunbridge Wells in brand-new one man show , 24K Magic . Featuring skilled magic , impossible illusions and a whole lot of fun , audiences can expect to be entranced from start to finish and enjoy the intimate atmosphere as the performance takes place in pop-up theatre , The Bubble , a black-box style theatre housed in a geodesic dome . This event is suitable for kids aged eight and upwards .
wine pairing nights - comedy shows - Beer and BBQ weekends family festivals - international food trail - Markets competitions offers - workshops - AND MUCH much MORE
at 20 historical points and free activities in the cathedral ’ s precinct .
ACROSS THE BORDER !
12 JULY MINDFULNESS PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP Leonardslee Lakes & Gardens , Horsham www . leonardsleegardens . co . uk Time : 9am - 11.30am Price : £ 50 per person
Open to all photographing abilities using any camera ( including phone cameras ),
Our media partners this uplifting workshop aims to combine the creative practice of learning something new with the mindful act of photography to create a calming and inviting event for all . Soak up the numerous health benefits , connect with nature throughout Leonardslee ’ s sublime gardens and enjoy learning tips and tricks from acclaimed landscape photographer Matt Goddard on how to capture your own beautiful imagery . Garden entry and tea and coffee is included .
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