insideKENT Magazine Issue 41 - August 2015 | Page 35

EVENTS

KentEvents
War Games // 27 Jun – 20 Sep

The British GT
and BRDC F4
Championships
// 1-2 Aug

The highly acclaimed,
nostalgic and thoughtprovoking touring
exhibition from the
V&A Museum of
Childhood, London –
War Games – opened
at No. 1 Smithery: The
Gallery at The Historic
Dockyard Chatham
this June. The
exhibition, for adults
and children alike, explores warfare though play from 1800 to the present
day, and features a vast and diverse collection of classic and retro toys and
games spanning over 200 years. Exhibits include tin ships and toy soldiers;
action figures such as Action Man, GI Joe and Iron Man; toy weapons and
‘anti-war’ toys; strategy board games and computer games; as well as
examples of fascinating science fiction and space adventure like the Lego
Star Wars Death Star and Dr Who’s Daleks. One of the centrepieces of the
exhibition is an interactive three-dimensional vibrant action scene, featuring
familiar space fantasy toys, iconic green toy soldiers and action figures, as
well as many other recognisable characters.
10am. Price: £19 (children 5-15 years, £11.50).
No. 1 Smithery, The Historic Dockyard Chatham, Church Lane,
Chatham ME4 4TE
www.thedockyard.co.uk / 01634 823807

The British GT
Championship and
BRDC F4
Championship coheadline at this
Brands Hatch
summer scorcher on the legendary Grand Prix circuit. The British GT
Championship is one of the most fiercely contested in the country, with a
packed grid of supercars. Grand Prix stars of the future will take to the
track in the BRDC Formula 4 Championship single-seater series. This
championship has established itself as the best place for young hopefuls
to make the step up from karts. Support action will be provided by the
Ginetta GT5 Challenge, and Volkswagen Racing Cup.
8am. Price: from £18 (children, free).
Brands Hatch Circuit, Fawkham, Longfield DA3 8NG
www.brandshatch.co.uk / 0843 453 9000

Paws at the Castle // 1-2 Aug

National Youth Boys’ Choir
// 1 Aug
The National Youth Boys' Choir invites
you on a whistle-stop musical history
tour of some of the greatest choral
music ever written, from the
mysterious plainchant of Hildegard
von Bingen to the infectious rhythms
of Moses Hogan's spirituals. This concert forms part of the National Youth
Choirs of Great Britain Summer Festival. Conducted by Greg Hallam and
Niall Crowley and featuring guest organist Michael Higgins.
3pm. Price: £7 (under 25 years, £5).
Chapel of St Augustine, Tonbridge School, High Street,
Tonbridge TN9 1JP
www.boxoffice.tonbridge-school.co.uk / 01732 304241

Paws at the Castle is a weekend dedicated to our canine friends with
displays, entertainment and a fun dog show for visitors and their pets. Dogs
welcome on leads.
10am. Price: £16 (children 5-15 years, £9).
Hever Castle & Gardens, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG
www.hevercastle.co.uk / 01732 865224

Weald of Kent
Steam Rally
// 1-2 Aug

Jimmy Carr:
Funny Business // 1 Aug
Jimmy’s been described as ‘the hardest
working man in comedy’, which, let’s
face facts, is not that impressive. Funny
Business is Jimmy’s brand new standup show; come for the witty and incisive
musings on the human condition and
stay for the dirty jokes.
8pm. Price: £28.90.
Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone
CT20 2DZ
www.atgtickets.com/venues/leascliff-hall / 01303 228600

Held on the site of Wings &
Things at Woodchurch, this
spectacular show brings
together steam engines,
classic cars, motorcycles,
tractors and all manner of
other vehicles from across the
South East to this wonderful
venue. There is also a fun fair, beer tent with lots of real ale, Pimm's, live
music, excellent catering, and flying displays.
10am. Price: £8 (children, £1).
Little Engeham Farm, Bethersden Road Woodchurch TN26 3QY
www.wealdofkentsteamrally.co.uk

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