ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont ..
16 JANUARY , 20 FEBRUARY , 13 MARCH HISTORIC GRAFFITI TOUR Canterbury Cathedral , Canterbury www . canterbury-cathedral . org Time : 1.15pm - 2.15pm Price : £ 5 per person plus general admission
Since 2018 , as part of the historic graffiti project , a team of volunteers have been surveying , recording and passionately sharing their findings with visitors . For 2025 , visitors can join a knowledgeable member of the team as they shine a light on an array of the historic graffiti that can be spotted throughout the cathedral , showcasing over 900 years of beliefs , work , hopes and fears from those who ’ ve built , lived , worshipped and visited the special landmark over the last 900 years .
© Chapter of Canterbury Cathedral . Image : Su Westerman ’
18 JANUARY VEGAN WINE DINNER Balfour Winery , Staplehurst www . balfourwinery . com Time : 7.30pm Price : £ 60 per person
A memorable vegan dining experience awaits you at Balfour ’ s Winemakers ’ Kitchen restaurant . This exclusive event is set to delight diners with an expertly crafted six-course tasting menu , beautifully showcasing a selection of seasonal plantbased flavours . Guests will be greeted with a glass of Leslie ’ s Reserve Gold before dinner is served at 8pm with live music accompanying to add to the ambience . Be sure to reserve your seat soon as spaces are limited to ensure an intimate atmosphere .
18 - 19 JANUARY ANTIQUES & VINTAGE FAIR Kent Event Centre , Detling www . lovefairs . com / detling-showground Time : 8.30am - 4.30pm , 10am - 3.30pm Price : From £ 5 per person
Plan to start your new year with a visit to the popular Antiques & Vintage Fair held at the esteemed Kent Event Centre . Browse a vast collection of unique collectables including vintage furniture , jewellery , ceramics and clothing across both the indoor and outdoor stalls that are due to pop up for a fun-filled weekend of treasure hunting . There will be plenty of food and drink options to choose from throughout the day and free parking is available on-site . Accompanied children under 16 can enter for free .
18 JANUARY & 22 FEBRUARY ONE DAY WINTER FRUIT TREE PRUNING COURSE Brogdale Collections , Faversham www . brogdalecollections . org Time : 10am - 4pm Price : £ 85
Covering basic techniques , life cycles and practical demonstrations , this oneday winter fruit-tree pruning course will introduce you to pruning your fruit trees from mature trees that need restoring , newly planted trees that need to be formed and methods to start training your own espaliers and fans . The day will cover the elements of fruit trees , what pruning equipment to use , as well as an overview of the types of tree forms and rootstocks .
24 - 25 JANUARY GRAVESHAM LIGHT FESTIVAL - CIRCUS OF LIFE Gravesend Town Centre www . visitgravesend . co . uk Time : 5.30pm - 8.30pm Price : Free
Aiming to bring an extraordinary display of light in the dark days of winter , Gravesham Light Festival is set to illuminate Gravesham town centre with its 2025 installation , Circus of Life . Bursting with endless fun and creativity and with plenty to entertain all ages , this free-to-visit , two-day showcase will feature a promenading disco turtle , trapeze artists , dazzling circus performers and a splendid array of eye-catching artworks . www . insidekent . co . uk • 33