insideKENT Magazine Issue 67 - October 2017 | Page 21

EVENTS
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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
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