ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT
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14 NOVEMBER - 24 NOVEMBER CREATIVE FOLKESTONE BOOK FESTIVAL 2024 Quarterhouse , Folkestone www . creativefolkestone . org . uk Time : Various Price : From £ 5
Curated by award-winning author and journalist Sophie Haydock , Creative Folkestone Book Festival is an annual celebration of books , creativity , writing and literature that aims to fill the darker months of winter with inspiring conversations and debates . 2024 ’ s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever , with a confirmed lineup including the likes of Alan Hollinghurst , Ali Smith , David Nicholls , Elizabeth Macneal and lots more . Be sure to visit the website for the full calendar of events taking place this month .
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15 NOVEMBER HILLS & NEWTON - FOOD FOR MOOD Macknade Food Hall , Faversham www . wastedkitchen . co . uk Time : 10am - 12pm Price : £ 40
Led by Hills & Newton , made up of nutritionist Virginia Hills and Wasted Kitchen owner Katy Newton , who are both passionate about understanding our gut health and making eating good food easy , this educational session will offer great insight into how the foods we eat can affect our overall mood . Virginia and Katy will also offer tastings and share easy recipes to try at home - perfect as we head into the winter and are in need of some extra nourishment . Bookings are to be made through the Wasted Kitchen website .
15 - 17 NOVEMBER KENT FESTIVE GIFT & FOOD SHOW Kent Event Centre , Detling www . kentfestiveshow . co . uk Time : 9.30am - 4pm Price : From £ 9 ( adult ), £ 5.50 ( child )
Don ’ t miss the region ’ s number one Christmas shopping fair as it pitches up for three funpacked days at Delting much-loved Event Centre . Browse stalls brimming with presents for all ages and interests , from toys and pet accessories to beautiful interiors and fashion favourites . There will be plenty of family entertainment throughout the weekend and lots of delicious festive food and drink to test along the way including a hog roast and warming mulled wine . Under 5s go free and premium tickets are available for entry anytime .
21 NOVEMBER PAPER STAR WORKSHOP Belmont House and Gardens , Faversham www . belmont-house . org Time : 11am - 1pm Price : £ 30 per person
Perfect for any creative crafters , join Belmont House for a relaxed morning session where you will create your very own decorative paper stars . Led by Nicola from Plant and Paper , a talented paper artist with a passion for creating beautiful home décor , the workshop is tailored to beginners , with all materials included . Light refreshments will also be available , as well as printed instructions to carry on with your creative learning at home .
23 NOVEMBER GUEST CHEF SERIES : UPDOWN X MAX ROCHA Updown Farmhouse , Deal www . updownfarmhouse . com Time : 7pm Price : £ 70 ( £ 87.50 including a copy of Max ’ s new book )
Rounding off Updown Farmhouse ’ s delightful autumn series , which saw some of the UK ’ s favourite chefs head into the idyllic hotel and restaurant ’ s kitchen , Max Rocha from Café Cecilia will be treating guests to a plethora of bold flavours as he serves up a seasonally inspired and locally sourced menu in an exclusive evening showcase . Max will also be celebrating the launch of his new book at the event and offering the chance for diners to purchase a copy .
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