ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont..
25 MAY THE COLOUR RUN ASSAULT COURSE CHALLENGE Betteshanger Park, Deal betteshanger-park. co. uk Time: 10am Price: £ 15 per person
Partnering with Breast Cancer Now and turning PINK in support of their cause, Betteshanger Park will be welcoming outdoor explorers for a colourful run through the countryside on a dynamic outdoor assault course to raise vital funds. Featuring 30 unique obstacles, the course will allow challengers to have fun at their own pace. Get ready to climb, swing, slide and revel in the beautiful bursts of colour! Suitable for ages five and over, but all children under 18 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
6- 22 JUNE SOUTH EAST OPEN STUDIOS Various locations across Kent seos-art. org Time: Various Price: Free
June joyfully means the return of one of the most established annual open artist studio events in the UK, South East Open Studios( SEOS). Showcasing creative talent and striving to strengthen visual arts in the South East, SEOS brings together the work of hundreds of contemporary artists and makers who will open their working studios to welcome the public. From sculptures, glass, jewellery and painting to wirework, woodwork, photography and textiles, so much wonderful talent will be on display for visitors to view, purchase or commission.
14 JUNE MAIDSTONE’ S BIG DAY OUT Various locations across Maidstone bigdayout. info Time: TBC Price: TBC
Save the date and plan to join the community in the exciting events taking place across Maidstone as a part of the borough’ s first Big Day Out! Welcoming families to enjoy the array of amazing parks and open spaces that are located across the town, the inaugural oneday festival will celebrate these outstanding outdoor areas and their natural beauty. Taking place during the national‘ Great Big Green Week’ project, all ages can look forward to an array of outdoor explorations and more in a packed calendar of collaborative town events due to be announced soon.
6 JULY TOM JONES Dreamland, Margate dreamland. co. uk Time: 5.30pm Price: From £ 69.14
Margate’ s Summer Series is soon approaching and that means so is the greatly anticipated performance of legendary Welsh singer Tom Jones. Following his two sellout shows in the summer of 2023, which marked his first return to Dreamland since the 1960s, Tom continues to captivate audiences from all over the world with his timeless discography of hit songs and enduring talent and charisma. With tickets expecting to fly out once again, fans are encouraged to get booking fast for one of the greatest singers and recording artists of all time.
22- 24 AUGUST PRESTON SUMMERFEST Preston Recreation Ground, Preston prestonsummerfest. com Time: 12pm- 11pm Price: From £ 27.75
Tickets are now on sale for the returning Preston Summerfest, a family-friendly music festival with a great lineup of live music and top DJs that holds a very special cause at its forefront. Run entirely by volunteers, with all profits supporting three important local causes: Demelza, Pilgrims Hospices and Preston Primary School, the festival will also showcase excellent local vendors and delicious food and drink across the three days, with plenty of activities to take part in too. For those looking to extend the fun, various camping facilities will be available.
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