insideKENT Magazine Issue 81 - December 2018 | Page 35

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PINOCCHIO
// 21-23 DEC
Be charmed by
Jasmin Vardimon’s
joyous and wildly
imaginative take on
the classic Collodi
fairytale. With clever
humour, engaging
drama and theatrical
innovation,
Pinocchio takes us on
a magical journey as
he discovers what it is
to be human. With
trademark choreographic style, Vardimon’s breathtaking dancers bring
to life the enchanting world of the famous marionette in this visual
delight for all the family.
2pm & 7.30pm. Price: £12
Gulbenkian Theatre, University of Kent, Canterbury CT2 7NB
www.thegulbenkian.co.uk / 01227 769075
THE CHRISTMAS DISCO
& SOUL SPECTACULAR
// 22 DEC
Don’t miss your chance to see
The Real Thing, performing all
their biggest hits live in Margate!
George McCrae: Best known for
the 1970’s hit single “Rock Your
Baby”, written and produced by
KC and the Sunshine Band,
George McCrae heads to Margate for a night of hits, including “I Can’t
Leave You Alone”, “You Got My Heart”, “You Can Have It All” and many
more! Heatwave: Soul / Funk / Disco band formed in 1975, they are well
known for their massive hits such as “Boogie Nights”, “The Grooveline”,
“Always and Forever” and many more.
7.45pm. Price: from £27.50
Margate Winter Gardens, Fort Crescent, Margate CT9 1HX
www.margatewintergardens.co.uk / 01843 292795
WINTER STEAM UP // 29-30 DEC
Visit the Spa Valley Railway between Christmas and New Year for an
exciting new event taking place on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th
December 2018 when everyone can enjoy mince pies and children
can travel for just £1. An increased service will operate over the weekend
which will see two steam locomotives in service including the impressive
1901 built Great Western Railway Locomotive No. 813 visiting courtesy
of the Severn Valley Railway and the GWR 813 Preservation Fund. This
weekend will be the only chance to experience the engine operating
on her own as the other remaining services for 2018 and into early
2019 will likely be a top and tailed arrangement with a heritage diesel.
From 10.20am. Price: £12 (children £1)
Spa Valley Railway, Tunbridge Wells West Station, Royal Tunbridge
Wells TN2 5QY
www.spavalleyrailway.co.uk / 01892 537715
BLUEWATER’S ICE RINK // UNTIL 6 JAN
WINTER WALKS AT HEVER CASTLE // 27 DEC – 1 JAN
Wrap up warm and
blow away the cobwebs
with a winter walk at
Hever Castle & Gardens.
The historic castle is
open daily from 27th
December to 1st
January for those
looking to recharge
their batteries after the
hustle and bustle of
Christmas. Visitors pay
for garden only entry and get castle entry free, making it a great value
day out for all the family. Take a stroll in the gardens where the warm
red bark of the redwood trees glows against the winter sky and winter
berries glisten in the frost. Hever’s yew topiary looks fantastic with a
covering of snow or frost and the majestic hellebores nod gracefully
in the winter sun. The Winter Garden will be in full bloom with
intoxicating scents of daphne and viburnum filling the air while the
fiery reds, oranges and yellows of brightly coloured dogwood stems lift
the spirits. Energetic visitors can bring their wellies and take an
exhilarating walk around the Lake. Keep your eyes peeled for signs of
wildlife and waterfowl whose footprints can be spotted in the snow
and frost.
From 10.30am. Price: £14.20 (children 5-15 £9)
Hever Castle, Hever TN8 7NG
www.hevercastle.co.uk / 01732 865224
Bluewater’s spectacular outdoor ice rink, located by the lakes at The
Village, is undercover, so perfect for families to enjoy whatever the
weather. Kids can learn to skate with lessons and then hone their skills
with the help of seal-shaped skating aids, while the really little ones
can enjoy baby and toddler mornings and get on the ice with the help
of bob skates. Plus, every Friday night KMFM DJs will be hosting party
night from 7pm until 9pm, perfect for beginners or more experienced
skaters. After twirling around the huge sparkling Christmas tree, skaters
can warm up with hot drinks and refreshments served from the rink-
side wooden cabins.
From 12pm. Price: from £11 (children from £9)
Bluewater, Greenhithe DA9 9ST
www.bluewater.co.uk / 01322 475475
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