ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT in the DIARY cont..
15
DEC 2026
OYSTER SHELL DECORATIONS WORKSHOP The Horsebridge Arts Centre, Whitstable
Hosted by Artestart, this seasonal workshop will allow you to learn about local oysters found in Kent and how they come in different shapes and sizes. In this fun workshop you will learn how the oysters can be transformed into a unique decoration or gift by using a variety of paints, decoupage and a sprinkling of gold for a festive touch.
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DEC 2026
KENT CHRISTMAS CRACKER 2026 Betteshanger Country Park, Deal
Come and enjoy the spirit of Christmas and superb racing combined in one very special event as you take on this fast and flat twolap, traffic-free course within Betteshanger Country Park. There will be plenty of festive cheer to help you on your way and as you cross the finish line. Being a flat course, it is ideal for runners of all abilities and the perfect race for anyone looking to achieve a personal best time before Christmas.
10am- 1pm £ 35pp thehorsebridge. org. uk
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From 10.30am From £ 7pp betteshanger-park. co. uk
31
JAN 2026
BEEF WELLINGTON MASTERCLASS Kent Cookery School, Ashford
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When you think of ultimate show-stopping party dishes, this has to be top of the list: beef Wellington. A crowd-pleasing dish for any occasion, in this masterclass you will wow friends and family by learning how to recreate your own Wellington at home. The skills you will learn include searing and cooking the beef and making wild mushroom duxelles and crepes, before assembling the Wellington and cooking it to perfection.
From 10am £ 115pp kentcookeryschool. co. uk
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JAN 2026
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RONNIE SCOTT’ S JAZZ CLUB SOHO SONGBOOK EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge |
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FEB 2026
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THE KENT CARD SHOW Detling Showground, Maidstone 6- 7 Feb |
Ronnie Scott’ s Jazz Club returns with a stunning new collection of live music, narration and projected archive images and footage to celebrate the‘ Ronnie Scott’ s Soho Songbook’. Since its humble beginnings as a basement music bar where musicians would jam, through to the internationally acclaimed music venue it is today, Ronnie Scott’ s Jazz Club has showcased the music of some of the world’ s greatest and most influential artists.
A favourite for card fanatics, hosting over 350 tables of the UK’ s best Pokémon and TCG vendors, this event is the fastest-growing card event in the UK. There will be a dedicated sports cards zone and a free kids’ zone with a range of activities from a bouncy castle and face painting to balloon making and Learn to Play( TCG). There will be multiple food and snack vendors across the two-day event.
3pm & 7.30pm £ 29pp emftheatre. com
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9am- 4pm From £ 12.35pp thekentcardshow. uk
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