ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont ..
15 NOVEMBER - 24 DECEMBER FESTIVE MARKETPLACE 2024 Folkestone Harbour Arm , Folkestone www . folkestoneharbourarm . co . uk Time : 4pm - 8pm Price : Free entry
From the 15 November in the run up to the big day , the popular Festive Marketplace will open its beautifully decorated huts once again for Christmas shoppers to browse the curated collection of locally handcrafted items , from artisan food and themed crafts , to gifts suitable for the whole family . The marketplace will be open on Fridays , Saturdays and Sundays running up to Christmas Eve , free family films will be shown on the Big Screen and there will be live music and community events to enjoy .
23 NOVEMBER ELWICK PLACE ’ S BIG CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH-ON Elwick Place , Ashford www . elwickplace . com Time : Activities from 3pm Entertainment & Lights from 6pm Price : Free
Adding some festive light switch on pizazz to the end of Ashford ’ s spectacular Carnival of the Baubles parade , Elwick Place will be transformed into Elfwick Place this winter with a range of festive food and drink , children ’ s craft activities , and , of course , The BIG Christmas Light Switch On .
24 NOVEMBER ED BYRNE : TRAGEDY PLUS TIME The Gulbenkian , Canterbury www . thegulbenkian . co . uk Time : 7.30pm Price : £ 27.50
One of the UK ’ s favourite TV names has extended his praised nationwide tour of his most personal show to date to the end of this year , stopping off at Canterbury ’ s Gulbenkian Arts Centre in November . From the quote attributed to Mark Twain , humour is defined as Tragedy Plus Time ; come and join Ed as he tests that formula by mining the most tragic event in his life for laughs . With legions of fans both in the UK and abroad , Ed remains the observational stand-up to see .
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30 NOVEMBER , 1 , 7 , 8 DECEMBER FESTIVE WREATH-MAKING EXPERIENCE Quex House & Gardens , Birchington www . powell-cottonmuseum . org Time : 10am - 3pm Price : £ 60 per person
Plan in your Christmas preparations and join the Quex Gardens team for their exclusive Festive Wreath-Making Experience . The workshop will begin with a trip around the grounds to collect fresh foliage , then to the newly restored winter garden to enjoy a vegetarian lunch made with Quex ’ s own garden produce . In the afternoon you will be guided through top techniques to create a beautiful outdoor wreath to last throughout the whole festive season . The team asks that you bring gardening gloves and ensure you wear suitable footwear and warm clothes .
6 - 24 DECEMBER A GLIMPSE OF CHRISTMAS PAST Fort Amherst , Chatham www . fortamherst . com Time : 8am - 4pm Price : From £ 20 adult , £ 15 child
Brand new for 2024 , look forward to Fort Amherst ’ s interactive tour that explores the magic of Christmas throughout the ages . Starting during World War II , the tour will take visitors on a journey through time , landing in the Victorian and Napoleonic eras and ending with the tradition of Wassailing . Included with your ticket purchase , refuel with a visit to the cafe for a mulled wine and mince pie , with hot chocolate available for the children .
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