insideKENT Magazine Issue 37 - April 2015 | Page 38

EVENTS

Spring Fling
// 12 Apr

Gareth Gates // 17 Apr
In 2002, Gareth was famously
runner up to Will Young in the
UK’s first Pop Idol. Instead of
disappearing into ‘pop oblivion’,
he carved out a very successful
career for himself, securing hits
and travelling worldwide. In the
UK alone, Gareth sold 3.5 million
records, released three albums,
and had four UK number one
singles. He won Record of the
Year in 2002 and with that has
the second best-selling single of
the noughties with his cover of
"Unchained Melody".
7pm. Price: £17.50.
The Britannia Dickens World,
Leviathan Way ME4 4LL
www.ticketea.co.uk/garethgates-kent / 0844 858 6656

Renowned as
one of the finest
spring gardens,
Great Comp
Garden will
embrace the
changing season
and put on a
display to rival all
others this April.
With 82
magnolias in 52 varieties, a riot of azaleas and rhododendrons, daffodils
and tulips, the garden in Platt will bowl you over. Great Comp’s Spring Fling
on Sunday 12th April will see multi-award-winning independent nurseries
exhibiting within the grounds from 11am-5pm. The Old Dairy Tearooms will
be serving lunch and teas under a canopy of magnolias.
11am. Price: £5.50.
Great Comp Garden, Comp Lane, Platt TN15 8QS
www.greatcompgarden.co.uk / 01732 885094

Spring Walk // 15 Apr

Dan Cruickshank:
The Recreation of Lost
Buildings // 17 Apr
Dan Cruickshank, respected television
presenter, author of many respected
books on architecture, and honorary
member of the Royal Institute of British
Architects, explores what we find
irresistible about fine old buildings.
7pm. Price: £14,
concessions £12.
The Quarterhouse, 49 Tontine Stree