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14- 22 DECEMBER A CHRISTMAS WISH Ropekeepers Studio, Woolwich Works, London woolwich. works Time: 11am, 1pm, 3pm, 4.30pm Price: £ 13.20
Perfect for families with little ones who love to dance, the Let’ s All Dance Ballet Company brings A Christmas Wish to Woolwich Works- a magical festive tale for children and their families alike. This charming story follows Fern the Christmas Fairy and Eggnog the Elf on Christmas Eve as they decorate their cosy home and discover what it means to make a wish. Featuring gorgeous costumes and enthralling choreography, the show finishes with the exclusive opportunity to meet the dancers on stage.
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17 DECEMBER DANDELION TIME CANDLELIT CHRISTMAS The Chapel of St Augustine, Tonbridge School, Tonbridge dandeliontime. org. uk Time: 6pm Price: £ 20( adult), £ 12( child)
Join inspiring charity Dandelion Time for a heartwarming evening featuring performances by The Kent Police Band, Tonbridge Rock Choir, West Kent Junior Voices and Shears Green Junior School. Audiences will also have the chance to sing along to traditional carols and enjoy special appearances from Leigh Johnstone and The Beardy Gardener. After the concert, relax with mulled wine and mince pies. All proceeds will help Dandelion Time support children and families across Kent who have experienced trauma and emotional difficulties.
21 DECEMBER WINTER SOLSTICE GATHERING- MINI RETREAT 2025 Hever Castle & Gardens, Edenbridge hevercastle. co. uk Time: 12pm- 4pm Price: £ 59 per person
Joining forest bathing guide, outdoor life coach and mindfulness teacher Tansy in the Wild, this mini retreat beckons explorers to gather round the fire under the calming shelter of the trees to create a sacred pause for yourself within the hectic month of December. Honouring the Winter Solstice, a significant astronomical event that marks the shortest day and longest night of the year, the retreat will include forest bathing, a firepit circle, guided meditation and gentle intention setting, plus a delicious mug of soup with fresh bread and sweet treats.
30 DECEMBER- 1 JANUARY STEAM INTO THE NEW YEAR Kent & East Sussex Railway, Tenterden kesr. org. uk Time: Various times Price: £ 29.50( adult), £ 5( child aged 3- 15)
Begin your new year celebrations on the perfect note by hopping aboard Kent & East Sussex Railway’ s fantastic steamhauled trains for an enchanting journey through the glorious Rother Valley, where the scenic sights of the Kentish countryside delight and the quintessential sounds and smells of classic steam transport you back in time. Train journeys will take place daily between 30 December and New Year’ s Day at various intervals between Tenterden and Bodiam stations.
31 DECEMBER NEW YEAR’ S EVE GALA Hythe Imperial Hotel, Hythe hytheimperial. co. uk Time: From 7.40pm Price: From £ 150 per person
Bid adieu to 2025 and herald in the vibrant promise of 2026 at Hythe Imperial’ s dazzling New Year’ s Eve Gala, held in their elegant ballroom. Don your finest black tie and sparkly attire for a night of splendour, enjoy the spectacular live band and savour a delicious dinner beginning with sublime canapés and arrival tipples. For those wishing to make a night of it once the celebrations are brought to a close, the hotel’ s overnight package includes a luxurious stay and a hearty breakfast. This event is exclusively for those aged 18 and over..
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