ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT intheDIARY FEBRUARY 2025
5 FEBRUARY & 5 MARCH FAVERSHAM ’ S REPAIR CAFÉ Macknade Food Hall , Faversham www . macknade . com Time : 10am - 1pm Price : Free
Faversham ’ s Macknade are delighted to introduce a new series of events for 2025 as they play host to the local non-profit Repair Café on the first Wednesday of each month . The team of talented repair volunteers will be on hand to offer advice and repairs for a selection of broken household items including clothing , soft toys , electronics , jewellery , leatherwork and more . Booking is not required and entry to the event is free but donations are greatly appreciated .
10 - 16 FEBRUARY VALENTINE ’ S AFTERNOON TEA Chilston Park Hotel , Lenham www . handpickedhotels . co . uk / chilston-park Time : From 12pm Price : £ 40 per adult
The perfect way to treat your loved one this Valentine ’ s , the glorious Chilston Park will be welcoming couples to the historic estate for a romantic and atmospheric afternoon tea . Look forward to indulging in a selection of delicate finger sandwiches , freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam , and a variety of irresistible sweet treats - all perfectly paired with your choice of fine tea .
© Stewart Attwood
13 FEBRUARY BEN PORTSMOUTH : THIS IS ELVIS The Woodville , Gravesend www . woodville . co . uk Time : 7.30pm Price : £ 33
The renowned Ben Portsmouth presents his jaw-dropping tribute to the king of rock ‘ n ’ roll , Elvis Presley . Making history in 2012 , Ben broke records by becoming the first European to be crowned by Elvis Presley Enterprises as the ‘ Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist ’ in Memphis . Currently touring around the globe with his phenomenal production This is Elvis , Ben is set to amaze The Woodville audience with his charm and remarkable likeness as he strives to celebrate the life of the iconic showman .
14 - 16 FEBRUARY MY PAW-FECT VALENTINE Dobbies Garden Centre , Ashford & Gillingham www . dobbies . com Time : Various between 11am and 2.45pm Price : £ 12.50 per pooch
In partnership with Dogs Trust , Dobbies are inviting all pups and paw-rents to visit their stores this Valentine ’ s . Take part in the Valentine ’ s trail while allowing your dog to snuffle around the store , encouraging them to set their own direction which is proven to have a myriad of positive benefits to your pooch ( otherwise known as a sniff-ari !). At the end of the trail you ’ ll be rewarded with a gift bag featuring a toy , treats and vouchers , as well as a photo taken with your dog by one of the friendly team .
15 FEBRUARY VALENTINE ’ S CONCERTS BY CANDLELIGHT King Charles the Martyr Church , Tunbridge Wells www . kcmtw . org Time : 6pm - 7pm , 8pm - 9pm Price : From £ 20 per ticket , per concert
King Charles the Martyr Church and charity Music in Action will host two captivating candlelit concerts this Valentine ’ s . All in the magical and romantic setting of the beautiful candlelit church and featuring world-class musicians and the acclaimed Celoniatus Ensemble , these performances are certain to enthral audiences with timeless classical compositions and musical talent . Proceeds will support the Church Hall for All appeal and Music in Action which provides musical opportunities for disadvantaged children .
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