insideKENT Magazine Issue 67 - October 2017 | Page 21

EVENTS KENTEVENTS ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Y OU C AN RUN AT LEEDS CASTLE // 1 OCT Come and support young people whose lives have been impacted by cancer at the second YouCan Run, which takes place on Sunday 1st October at Leeds Castle in Kent. The run is open to novice runners, fun runners, experienced athletes and also people who would prefer to walk the course at their own pace. There are two circular routes to choose from, a 5km or a 10km route which both wind past the castle, through the public grounds and into the private estate of Leeds. The scenery is guaranteed to be breathtaking and everyone who takes part in this event will receive a special YouCan t-shirt and a commemorative medal. 9am. Price: £15 Leeds Castle, Maidstone ME17 1PL www.you-can.org.uk/youcan-run / 01732 844874 WEDDING OPEN DAY // 8 OCT Canterbury Cathedral Lodge offers the perfect location for your special day. At this wedding open day couples can experience this unique venue, view the wonderful banqueting facilities, meet the fantastic team and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine on arrival. From 11am. Price: Free Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, Canterbury CT1 2EH www.canterburycathedrallodge.org / 01227 865350 SHARK IN THE PARK // 8 OCT Featuring Nick Sharratt's popular children's books Shark in the Park, Shark in the Dark and Shark in the Park on a Windy Day, this fin- tastic family musical follows Timothy Pope (and his telescope) on three exciting adventures. 2.30pm. Price: £10 EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge School, High Street, Tonbridge TN9 1JP www.boxoffice.tonbridge- school.co.uk / 01732 304241 HEVER CASTLE WEDDING SHOWCASE // 1 OCT Hever Castle & Gardens in Kent is hosting an elegant wedding showcase giving you the exciting opportunity to experience the stunning venue set up for a wedding. Be it the stately grandeur of the castle itself, the country house atmosphere of the Astor Wing, or the stunning lakeside location of the Guthrie Pavilion, Hever Castle offers a dream-come-true location for your special day. Intimate gatherings, exuberant parties and outdoor weddings are all catered for. Wander at your leisure around the spectacular facilities and experience first-hand the magic of a wedding at Hever Castle. Meet members of the events team who will be on hand to discuss your requirements and answer any questions you may have. From 12pm. Price: Free (pre-booking is essential) Hever Castle & Gardens, Heve r, Edenbridge TN8 7NG FLASHDANCE // 9-14 OCT www.hevercastle.co.uk / 01732 865224 SPOOK ACADEMY // 7, 8, 14, 15, 21-29 OCT Embark on a Halloween adventure this October at The Canterbury Tales by enrolling in the medieval visitor attraction’s Spook Academy. Children will learn how to scare their parents silly in Ghoul School, meet Professor Spring who will test their knowledge on cures for the most disgusting of diseases and write their very own spell! Families are encouraged to dress up in their spookiest Halloween outfit to have a graduation photo with the best costume receiving a prize. From 12pm. Price: £12 (accompanying adults £6) The Canterbury Tales, Margaret Street, Canterbury CT1 2TG www.canterburytales.org.uk / 01227 696002 Starring Strictly Come Dancing champion Joanne Clifton and A1 heartthrob Ben Adams, Flashdance – The Musical is the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex, a determined welder who dreams of becoming a professional dancer. When a romance complicates her ambitions, she harnesses it to drive her dream of attending Shipley Dance Academy. Prepare to be blown away by an astonishing musical spectacle with phenomenal choreography to this iconic score including the smash hits “Maniac”, “Gloria”, “I Love Rock & Roll” and of course the sensational title track “Flashdance”... What a Feeling. SAT 7.30PM, FRI 5PM & 8.30PM, SAT 2.30PM. Price: from £20 The Orchard Theatre, Home Gardens, Dartford DA1 1ED www.orchardtheatre.co.uk / 01322 220000 ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• 21