insideKENT Magazine Issue 64 - July 2017 | Seite 22

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MATT RICHARDSON & ALEX SMITH:
EDINBURGH PREVIEW // 15 JUL
Matt is a multi-award-winning
Alex Smith
standup comedian and one of
the most exciting names on the
circuit currently rising through
the ranks. Matt has firmly
established himself as one of
the UK’s most exciting young
performers and presenters -
hosting the drive-time show
on Virgin Radio. His TV credits
include co-hosting the Xtra
Factor alongside Caroline Flack,
Nevermind the Buzzcocks,
Celebrity Juice, Sweat The
Small Stuff, Big Brother’s Bit on
the Side, Fake Reaction, It’s Not
Me It's You and I'm a Celebrity
Get Me Out of Here Now!
Alex’s trademark mix of
laser-sharp standup
observations and cleverly
crafted comedy songs have
helped him rapidly emerge as one the most exciting new acts on the
circuit. In just two years he has appeared on BBC Radio 2’s New Comedy
Awards and secured two guest slots on BBC3’s prestigious talent
showcase, Live At The Electric hosted by Russell Kane, whom he
supported during his Smallness tour.
7.30pm. Price: £6
Quarterhouse, Mill Bay, Folkestone CT20 1BN
www.quarterhouse.co.uk / 01303 760750
CHERRY FAIR // 16 JUL
The Cherry Fair is a great
family day out. Relax in the
summer sun as you enjoy
tasting some of the juiciest
cherries around. The
National Fruit Collection
holds around 400 different
varieties of cherries which
range from black, red, pink,
and yellow through to
white. Visitors will be able
to taste different varieties
and purchase some rare varieties to take home. Meet the beekeepers
who will be bringing along a live hive to look at and learn about, along
with local honey and gifts. Walking or tractor trailer guided tours will
run throughout the day offering a journey around the collection with
a knowledgeable and friendly guide. Entertainment for the family will
take place throughout the day. Bring a picnic or enjoy the local hot
food stalls or onsite café/restaurant. A summer bar will offer refreshing
fruity drinks. Brogdale has unlimited free parking, disabled toilets, a
garden centre and marketplace of local shops.
From 9am. Price: £8 (children £4)
Brogdale Collections, Brogdale Road, Faversham ME13 8XZ
www.brogdalecollections.org / 01795 536250
SPOON CARVING WORKSHOP // 18 JUL
Don't miss Ruxley Manor’s
Pixie Manor launch event on
July 15th. With a dragon,
bubble fairy, face painting,
fairy music, and the chance
to meet some pixies and
fairies and have your picture
taken with Ruxley’s magical
fairy godmother next to her
grand carriage.
From 9.30am. Price: Free
Ruxley Manor Garden Centre, Maidstone Road, Sidcup DA14 5BQ
www.ruxley-manor.co.uk / 020 8300 0084 Spoon carving at
Belmont House &
Gardens. You will
be taught the safe
and proven ways
to carve and
whittle. Phil from
Badger Bushcraft
will demon strate
how to get the
best results from
the tools. You will
learn to safely and
confidently perfect your techniques and by the end of the day, take
home your very own spoon, hopefully having some fun along the way.
Refreshments and lunch will be provided throughout the day.
10.30am. Price: £40
Belmont House & Gardens, Belmont Park, Throwley,
Faversham ME13 0HH
www.belmont-house.org / 01795 890202
SUMMER JOUSTING TOURNAMENTS // 15-16, 22-23, 29-30 JUL IL MATRIMONIO SEGRETO // 18-19 JUL
The Knights of
Royal England
return to battle
it out at the
annual Hever
Castle
Jousting
Tournament.
Spectators will
be treated to a
thrilling show
as the brave
knights
compete for
points to find
this season’s champion. Witness spectacular displays of action, stunts,
falls and fights in an authentic arena complete with ‘royal box’.
From 10.30am. Price: £16.90 (children 5-15 £9.50)
Hever Castle, Hever, Edenbridge TN8 7NG
www.hevercastle.co.uk / 01732 865224 Il Matrimonio
Segreto is an
18th-century
Italian comic
opera by
Domenico
Cimarosa,
featuring music
influenced by
Mozart. Filled
with comic
intrigues and
confusions, the
story is about
following your
heart and makes a perfect summer pop-up opera filled with humour,
sparkle and fun.
7.30pm. Price: £25
Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL
www.leeds-castle.com / 01622 765400
PIXIE MANOR LAUNCH // 15 JUL
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