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ELAINE PAIGE // 24 NOV
The ‘First Lady’ of musical
theatre, Elaine Paige, has
performed live in concert all
over the world.
Recording artist, Elaine, has
released 22 solo albums –
including four multi-
platinum and nine gold –
has featured on seven cast
recordings and has had
major worldwide hits with
songs such as Memory (Cats)
and I Know Him So Well
(Chess). This very special
date at Margate Winter
Gardens sees Elaine perform
many of the hits that made
her a global star and some of
her favourite songs are given
the Paige treatment.
7.45pm. Price: from £35
Margate Winter Gardens, Fort Crescent, Margate CT9 1HX
www.margatewintergardens.co.uk / 01843 292795
TOY FAIR // 25 NOV
The Hornby Visitor Centre is
holding its first ever toy collectors
fair. Come along to see a range of
toys and curiosities from across
the ages.
From 10am. Price: £2
Hornby Visitor Centre,
Westwood, Margate CT9 4JX
www.hornby.com/visitorcentre
/ 01843 233524
CHRISTMAS ON THE HOME FRONT // 25-26 NOV
ROCHESTER CHRISTMAS MARKET // 25 NOV-10 DEC
Set in the
historic and
picturesque
Rochester Castle
gardens,
overlooked by
Rochester's
12th-century
Norman keep,
market visitors
will enjoy a
selection of
festive foods
including
mulled wine, hot chocolate with Baileys and roasted chestnuts as they
browse stalls for unique gift ideas and unusual stocking fillers. Features
of the market include:
• Magical festive atmosphere with live music
• Luxury and unique gifts throughout the market
• Bavarian village and craft fair
• Tasty treats from local producers
From 10am. Price: Free
Rochester Castle, Castle Hill, Rochester ME1 1SW
www.visitmedway.org/events/9579
WREATH MAKING WORKSHOP AT NEPTUNE CANTERBURY
// 29-30 NOV
Come and join a wreath making
workshop in the inspiring and
festive surroundings of the
Neptune Canterbury showroom.
Get creative under the guidance
of Anna, of Anna's Country
Flowers, and create beautiful
wreaths to celebrate the
upcoming season. For £45 per
person you'll receive all the
materials and instruction you’ll
need to create a stunning wreath
to take home, refreshments
including bubbly and nibbles, and
the exclusive use of the showroom as your studio! You don't need any
prior experience, just come ready with lots of enthusiasm.
5.30pm. Price: £45
Neptune Canterbury, The Oast, Wincheap, Canterbury, CT1 3TY
www.neptune.com/our-stores/uk/canterbury / 01227 209300
PRECIOUS KENT
2017 // 30 NOV-6 DEC
Step back into yesteryear and relive the festive season in the 1940s.
Take in the sights, sounds and smells of ‘Christmas on the home front’.
Among the attractions will be ‘make do and mend’ lessons, drill displays
by the Home Guard, a 1940’s school lesson, shops from the era and a
rehabilitation centre for injured RAF pilots.
From 10am. Price: £6.95 (children 3-15 £5.50)
Kent Life, Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone ME14 3AU
www.kentlife.org.uk / 01622 763936
Kent-based jewellers
and silversmiths are
showcasing their latest
jewellery and
silverware using a
variety of materials
from platinum to
plastics, sapphires and
silver. Work ranges
from the bold to the
subtle, the dramatic to
the delicate.
From 11am.
Price: Free
Pie Factory,
7 Broad Street,
Margate CT9 1EW
https://piefactorymargate.co.uk / 01843 294175
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