ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont ..
13 JULY LEEDS CASTLE CONCERT Leeds Castle , Maidstone www . leedscastleconcert . co . uk Time : 5pm - 10pm Price : From £ 57
Prepare for an evening of glorious classical music as the heritage highlight that has gathered fantastic crowds to the picturesque grounds of Leeds Castle for over 40 years makes its return for 2024 . Set in the castle ’ s natural amphitheatre , the concert will showcase a selection of remarkable talents including The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra , Elesha Paul Moses and Lara Martins , and opening the evening will be a fantastic ABBA tribute . The event will also feature a spectacular fireworks display , Spitfire flyovers and many pop-up stalls .
13 JULY JP LIVE FOREVER MEMORIAL FESTIVAL Folkestone Invicta & The Dugout , Folkestone www . ticketsource . co . uk / jp-live-forevermemorial-events Time : From 12pm Price : From £ 3
Created in memory of much-loved local Jason Prebble who sadly passed away in 2021 , The JP Live Forever Memorial Festival blends JP ’ s loves of football , music , festivals and family , this year in a brand-new location , to bring together the community - also giving back to The Three Wishes Project who cared for Jason and his family . There will be an action-packed football match , stellar tribute acts and DJ performances , as well as a wide array of kids ’ activities , food stalls and exciting raffle prizes to be won !
13 , 14 , 20 , 21 JULY BROGDALE CHERRY TOURS & PYO Brogdale Farm , Faversham www . brogdalefarm . co . uk Time : 10am - 3pm Price : From £ 5
JP LIVE FOREVER
MEMORIAL FESTIVAL
Peak cherry harvest season is upon us and Brogdale Farm ’ s collection promises some of the tastiest . Book a guided tour of the vast orchards , taste sweet cherries directly from the trees and pick your own from the heritage orchards before setting up a picnic on the grounds . With over 400 varieties to choose from including the Roundel Heart cherry grown in Kent since the 1900s and the Kentish Red , a sour cherry found in Kent since the 18th century .
SATURDAY 13 JULY £ 5 ENTRY ECP vs RENDEZVOUS
2PM KICK OFF
The Dug Out , Folkestone Invicta Cheriton Road CT195JU
KIDS ACTIVITIES RAFFLE & AUCTION LIVE MUSIC
14 JULY SHAKESPEARE ON THE BEACH : HENRY V Margate Main Sands , Margate www . ticketsource . co . uk / phoenixcommunity-events-cic / t-avkyqrg Time : 5pm Price : From £ 13.50
The acclaimed Changeling Theatre and Phoenix Community Events are set to return to Margate ’ s main sands this summer with the Shakespeare production of Henry V . Directed by Rob Forknall and with the same passionate team from 2023 ’ s Love ’ s Labour ’ s Lost , this intriguing performance promises to captivate audiences with its impactful visuals and action as it follows the tale , based on the events of the Hundred Years ’ War , of young Henry V as he fights against conflict and deceit .
14 JULY NATIONAL GARDEN OPEN SCHEME OPEN DAY AT QUEX Quex Gardens , Birchington www . powell-cottonmuseum . org Time : 11am - 4pm Price : From £ 3
Joining the many thriving gardens in the National Garden Open Scheme , which gives visitors unique access to raise funds for numerous nursing and health charities , is Quex Gardens . For generations , the Powell- Cotton family has loved and cared for their seven-acre gardens and natural woodlands . Be sure to chat to head gardener , Sue , who will be sharing her knowledge of the garden ’ s rich history and exciting future . Tickets also grant you entry to the Powell- Cotton Museum and complimentary tours .
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