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EDITORIAL Hello readers,

The summer is over and I thought little would be

happening on the events side during the cold

autumn and winter months, but I have to say I am

impressed. Firework displays are on all over Kent,

(see page 11) lots of Christmas fairs & markets so

don’t miss any for those early bargains, you will

find these on page 15.

To cover Christmas and the New year in one, next

month we are doing a double edition covering

December and January so please get your events in

early for both months.

After enquiries from readers asking me why their

establishment isn’t listed, I would like to explain; all

events, family days out, leisure centres, cinemas,

etc, are all listed for free. We source our information

from research (a lot of hard work!), 3rd parties,

emails and phone calls from people wishing to add

their event. So if yours isn’t listed please do not

take offence, just email or phone us and we will list

it for you in the next edition. Happy Bonfire Night!

Thanks, The Editors, Natalia Corbella & Kevin Norris

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CONTENTS 2. Distributions & General 3. Contents & Editorial 4. What’s on in November 5. What’s on in November 6. What’s on in November 7. What’s on in November 8. What’s on in November 9. History & Heritage, places to visit 10. Fireworks Special 11. Where to go this Bonfire Night 12. Family days out 13. Family days out 14. Markets and Car Boot Sales 15. Christmas Fairs 16. Mother & Toddler Groups 17. Mother & Toddler Groups 18. Schools & Playgroups 19. Theatres, Cinemas & Museums 20. Clubs & Leisure 21-26. A~Z SERVICES & CLASSIFIEDS 27. Useful telephone number 28. ADVERTISE WITH US

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November is just as much fun as the rest of the year in Kent. Tons for adults and kids, Bonfire displays, Christmas markets & fairs and lots more.

To help you decide where you want to go, we have listed the events in date order. Please keep those events coming in and we will list them in this section for free.

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Fri, 6th November: 8pm The Bubble Club presents Chris Difford: Double

Ivor Novello award winning Chris has been writing lyrics for decades, most notably for Squeeze

producing some of the best known songs of the 70's and 80's. Come see this incredible talent and have a truly brilliant night out. Horsebridge Arts &

Community Centre, 11 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1AF 01227

281174 www.horsebridge-centre.org.uk Sat, 7th November—Sun 8 November Leeds Castle Firework Spectacular

Witness “the greatest firework show on earth” at this year’s fantastic pyrotechnic spectacular set

to music from the West End. Come for the evining performance or arrive early to catch the

entertainment taking place throughout the afternoon with all the usual attractions of of the

castles gardens and grounds Leeds Castle, Maidstone Kent ME17 1PL Tickets, adults £16

children (4-15) £10, under 4 free, group rates (15 or more) Adults £14, children £9

Sat 7th Nov Dawes Community Association Firework Display at Mount Ephraim Gardens Hernhill nr Faversham

Saturday November 7th. For enquiries call 07513750145 or see website www.dawsca.co.ukM ount Ephraim Gardens , Hernhill, nr Faversham,

ME13 9TX Saturday 7th November

Tyler Hill The biggest bonfire and fireworks in Kent, Fireworks, funfair, food, Tyler hill

recreational ground . Summer lane Gates open 6pm, for more details, please visit website

www.tylerhillbonfire.co.uk Saturday 7th November 5.30pm

Fireworks Display and Bonfire Church Meadow Tickets £10 per family, available on the night or in

advance from Bridge school office and village

Sunday 1st November

Herne Bay Fireworks spectacular

31st October & 1st November

Art, Woodland, Poverty and Trafficking

The exhibition is part of ‘The Canterbury Festival’ and by artists concerned about alleviating poverty

and child trafficking in the poorest country in Europe – Moldova. Working in conjunction with the

charity ‘Support Thought Art 2005’. The exhibition will include ‘The Big Draw’ with a

variety of workshops and demonstrations. Selling Village Hall, Selling, Nr Faversham, Kent

ME13 9RQ Sat 10.30 – 4pm, Sun 11am – 4.30pm

Sun Nov 1st 2009 Gunpowder cycle ride

"Remember, remember the fifth of November, The gunpowder treason and plot" . It is said that 36 barrels of gunpowder made at Faversham were

used by Guy Fawkes and the other.. more... Railway Hotel Car Park, Faversham ME13 8PE

Tues 03 Nov 2007 Whitstable fireworks display

Thurs. 05 November 2009 : 2pm Seasonal Walk and Tea at Broadview, Hadlow

College: Seasonal Walk & Tea Thursday 5 November. A conducted tour led by head gardener

Alex rennie around selected areas of Broadview Gardens, followed by afternoon tea of finger

sandwiches, scones with jam and cream, pastries. The first of four such walks, one for each season. 2pm, assemble Broadview Hadlow College, near Tonbridge, Kent TN11 0AL 01732 853211, 0500

551434 www.hadlow.ac.uk Fri. 6 November 2009: 7.45pm

Supper & A Slice of Fun: The Priory Players present an evening of music and comedy to enjoy with a

ploughmans supper. Matfield Village Hall Maidstone Road Matfield Kent TN12 7JX

Fri, 6th November: 8pm The Bubble Club presents Chris Difford: Double Ivor Novello award winning Chris has been writing lyrics

for decades, most notably for Squeeze producing some of the best known songs of the 70's and 80's.

Come see this incredible talent and have a truly brilliant night out. Horsebridge Arts & Community

Centre, 11 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1AF 01227 281174 www.horsebridge-centre.org.uk

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Sat. 7th Novenber: 10am-4pm Choral workshop with Brian Kay: Brian Kay, ex

King's Singer and radio presenter will be working with Sittingbourne Orpheus Choral Society and guests on some well loved Choral pieces. Music

available to hire or buy. Light refreshments at cost, bring your own lunch. A fun day's singing for those with some musical knowledge! Borden

Parish Hall School Lane Borden Near Sittingbourne Kent ME9 8JS 01634 361897

Sat. 7th November : 4pm to 8pm Kent life Last Admission Bonfire and Fireworks Spectacular: We will be lighting the skies over

Maidstone and counting down the seconds to the lighting of our grand roaring bonfire and

spectacular musical firework display. Join us in this momentous celebration where we will entertain you all evening with amazing fire

performers, a spooky tunnel of doom, music all evening and glow stick galore. Hot and cold food

and refreshments will be available all evening. Kent Life Lock Lane Sandling Maidstone

Kent ME14 3AU 01622 763936 www.kentlife.org.uk

Sat. 7th November 2009: 6pm Wrotham Fireworks Display: Bonfire & Fireworks

Display, Food stalls, sideshows entertainment. Free Parking. Childrens Lantern.

Advance tickets cheaper Wrotham Cricket Ground High Street Wrotham TN15 7AH 01732 885129 www.wrothampc.kentparishes.gov.uk

Sat, 7th November: 7.30pm Charity Concert: The Snowdown Colliery Male Voice Choir will be giving an evening charity concert to raise funds for Sue Ryder Care.

Coffee, tea and mince pies inc. in ticket price.Sue Ryder Care runs hospices and care centres for people with life shortening conditions eg MS,

Motor Neurone disease, Parkinson's. St Mary's Strand Street Sandwich KentCT13 01233732684

Saturday 7th November Gravesend Firework and bonfire show.

Mon. 9th November to Sunday 15th : 10am - 5.pm Wood Carving exhibition at the Apple Craft Centre: Quality hand crafted, relief Wood

Carvings by D.Colin Bowen, "Gold Medal" winner at the British National Wood Worker Show. The items on show are of a variety of subjects from

animals to people. APPLE CRAFT CENTRE, MACKNADE, SELLING ROAD, FAVERSHAM,

KENT ME13 8XF Contact: 01795 590504 www.Lordswood-creations.co.uk

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& BRASS

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54 Wincheap Canterbury CT1 3RS

01227 764580

[email protected]

www.unisonmusic.co.uk

Wed. 11th - 15th November: 7..45pm except Sunday at 3pm

FRANKENSTEIN by David Campton: Set in 1817 a wealthy young scientist endeavours to unravel

a secret life and to find success in an increasingly agnostic world by the creation of

man itself. Instead he makes a frightening monster. His arrogance thwarted, he is forced to

reject and disown his creation which, in a horrifying climax, returns to exact a terrifying

revenge. Salomons Broomhill Road Southborough Tunbridge Wells Kent TN3 0TG 01892 534341 www.thepantilesplayers.co.uk

Friday 13th November: 7.30pm Stan webb's Chicken Shack: Mystic records

have re-issued the “Broken Glass” CD featuring Stan Webb, Robbie Blunt and Miller Anderson.

The new re-issue CD will be available on the night alongside the current digitally recorded

“Still Live After All these Years” CD. The Freddie King influenced Stan Webb remains a master

guitarist, of over 40 years professional standing. Westcoast/Seaside Shuffle,

3-5 King Street, Margate, Kent CT9 1DD 0208 761 9078 www.feenstra.co.uk


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Saturday 14th November : 2.30 onwards Mersham Sports Club 60th Anniversary.: On Saturday 14th November 09, Mersham Sports

Club will be celebrating 60 years. Lots of Memorbillia will be on show throughout the

afternoon. Members past & present will be able to come & remenice about the club. There will be a evening of music & buffet. Please bbok tickets. Mersham Sports Club Flood Street

Mersham Nr Ashford Kent. 01233 641154 mershamsportsclub.com

Sat. 14 November -24 December 2009 The Christmas Market and Ice Rink

The major festive experience will include a traditional Christmas market featuring indoor

and outdoor trade areas, funfair, undercover ice rink and all The Hop Farm attractions.

Sat. 14th November: 6.30pm Wisdom for Wildlife: Teams of up to six compete

in Kent Wildlife Trust's annual general knowledge quiz at Lenham Community Centre

for the coveted 'Wise Owls' trophy. TV journalist, Iain McBride, comperes the fun evening. Buffet, prize raffle etc. Lenham

Community Centre, Groom Way, Lenham, Maidstone ME17 2QT 01622

656457 www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk Sat. 14th November 2009: 7pm

Glitz and Glamour Dinner Dance: It is Tenterden Cancer Research Charity Shop's 21st birthday

and they are celebrating in style at London Beach Golf Hotel, Tenterden.

Black tie and smart dress. Buy your tickets at Cancer Research - 17 High Street, Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6BN or 01580 763348. All money donated to Cancer Research. London Beach

Golf Hotel Ashford Road St.Michaels Tenterden Kent TN30 6HX

Sat. 14th November: 7pm Ladies' Evening: Come to a Ladies' Evening of

pampering and Christmas shopping opportunities! Treatments available including reflexology, massage, facials and manicures;

stands from Phoenix Cards, The Pampered Chef and other gift ideas. Refreshments cakes and

raffle. Funds raised to Langdon Primary School Donation on door Venue: Langdon Village Hall

East Langdon Nr Whitfield, Dover Kent, CT15 5JF 01304 852350

Sat. 14th November 2009:7.30pm for 8pm start Chris Wood in concert: The renaissance man of English folk’. Virtuoso fiddler and guitarist and

BBC Folk Singer of the Year, Chris performs old and new songs and tunes in the timeless English tradition. Licensed bar. Advance tickets available

in person from The Sandwich Bookshop, King Street, Sandwich, 01304 620404. St Mary's Church, Strand Street, Sandwich CT13 9HN box office The

Sandwich Bookshop 01304 620404 www.B-A-S-H.org.uk

Sat Nov 14, 2009 to Sun Nov 15, 2009 Christmas Craft Fayre

Hosted within the Dickens World attraction, there will be a range of stalls to visit including fudge &

confectionery; textiles; jewellery; handmade greetings cards & 3D framed.. more...

Dickens World, Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime Kent ME4 4LL

Sat Nov 14, 2009 Dickens World Christmas Launch

Santa will arrive from the skies to take up his residence at Dickens World. This free, annual event takes place in the plaza outside Dickens World. Bring the whole family & enjoy.. more...

Dickens World, Leviathan Way, Chatham Maritime Kent ME4 4LL


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Sun Nov 15, 2009 Santa will arrive at the garden centre at 11.30am in

a traditional horse and carriage. It’s free for everyone, so why not pop along and browse for

decorations,.. more... Notcutts Garden Centre, Newnham Court

Shopping Village, Maidstone Kent ME14 5LH Sun Nov 15, 2009

Santa will arrive at the garden centre at 11.30am in a traditional horse and carriage. It’s free for

everyone, so why not pop along and browse for decorations,.. more...

Notcutts Garden Centre, Tonbridge Rd, Pembury, Tunbridge Wells Kent TN2 4QN

Sun Nov 15, 2009 The Friends (PTA) of Langley Park School for

Boys announce their ever popular 23rd Annual Christmas Craft Fair. Last year we had over 60 stalls, and we expect a similar number.. more... Langley Park School for Boys, South Eden Park

Road, Beckenham Kent BR3 3BP Wed, 17th November : 7.30pm

Concert by The Sandiwch & District Choral Society: Dixit Dominus by Alessandro Scarlatti & Nelson Mass by Joseph Haydn St Marys Church

Strand Street Sandwich Kent CT13 9DZ 01304 620406 www.sandwichchoral.org.uk

Wed. 18th November Falstaff hotel. A Monthly Traditional Afternoon Tea

Event ‘An Afternoon Tea with’ Roger Allen, Cocktail Guitar Wednesday 18th November 2.30pm

– 5.30pm £11 per person. All event must be booked in advance by calling Giselle

on 01227 462138 or email [email protected]

Wed. 18th November: 7.30 pm Wild Spain - Off the Beaten Track: Group AGM followed by an illustrated talk by Ian Rowlands, covering the Extremadura, Pyrenees and Coto

Doñana Price: RSPB members St Philip's Church, Salisbury Road, Tonbridge TN10 4PA 01732 366660 www.rspb.org.uk/groups/tonbridge

Fri. 20th November 2009: 7.30pm Charity Dinner Dance in aid of The Cystic Fibrosis Trust: Disco, Raffle and 3 course carvery dinnerto

raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Dress code/theme Fancy Frocks and Savvy suits. Dover

Harbour Board Hall. Port Zone White cliffs Business Park Whitfield,

Dover. CT16 2HQ 01304 842853

Fri Nov 20, 2009 to Sun Jan 3, 2010 Bluewater Winter Wonderland

Bluewater, Europe’s leading retail and leisure destination, will celebrate the launch of the festive

season opening its Winter Wonderland on 20th November with a light switch on event and

fabulous fireworks display. Located outside The West Village, the Winter Wonderland offers

fantastic family entertainment with a Santa’s grotto, Ice Rink, Fun Fair and Traditional

Christmas Market! OPENING HOURS Mon to Sat: 10am-10pm, Sun:

10am-5pm, 21st – 23rd Dec: 10am-11pm, Christmas Eve: 10am-6pm, Christmas Day:

Closed, Boxing Day: 10am-6pm, New Years Eve: 10am-6pm, New Years Day: 10am-6pm

Winter Wonderland, The West Village, Bluewater, Greenhithe Kent DA9 9S

Sat. 21st November: 2.00 p.m. Arthritis Care Christmas Fayre: All the usual

stalls including gifts, cakes, books, preserves, toys etc. Tombola, Raffle Refreshments

available, W.I. Hall, Faversham Road, Kennington Ashford TN24 9AN 01233 645431

Saturday 21st November: 7.00 pm Canterbury Cathedral choristers: The Cathedral

Choristers singing under their Director David Flood. No Interval so soft drinks available on

entry. Tickets on Door. Raising Funds for St Mar's Willesborough St. Mary's Church Church Road

Willesborough Ashford 01233 620588 Saturday 21st November: 7.30 pm

Gravesham Choral Society & Orchestra's Autumn Concert: To mark the anniversaries of two best-loved composers, Gravesham Choral Society,

Orchestra and seven first-rate soloists are performing Handel's "Dixit Dominus" and

Purcell's Ode on St. Cecilia's Day (1692) "Hail! Bright Cecilia" The Conductor is Alan Vincent St. George's Church Church Street Gravesend Kent

DA11 0DJ Contact: 01474 816684 www.graveshamcs.co.uk

Sat Nov 21, 2009 to Sun Nov 22, 2009 Leeds Castle Festive Fair

Enjoy a stress free Christmas shopping trip in the tranquil grounds of Leeds Castle. More than 100 stalls overflowing with traditional and innovative

gift ideas, stocking fillers and festive food in a heated and carpeted marquee on the Cedar Lawn.

Free “carry to car” service. Leeds Castle, Maidstone Kent ME17 1PL

Sun Nov 22, 2009 Christmas Market, lots of stalls selling gifts,

crafts, jewellery, accessories, toys, books, games, Christmas decorations, food and cards. Hot food

and drinks, mulled wine and.. more... Woodchurch Scout & Guide Community Centre, Lower Road, Woodchurch, Ashford TN26 3SQ

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Sunday 22 November 2009: 3.00-7.00pm Christmas Market: 1st Woodchurch Scout Group

annual Christmas Market, with lots of stalls of gifts, decorations, cards, jewllery, books, toys, games etc. Hot food, drinks and mulled wine.

Santas' Grotto. Raffle. Woodchurch Scout & Guide Community Centre, Lower Road, Woodchurch,

TN26 3SQ Contact: 01233 758147 Mon Nov 23, 2009 to Wed Dec 23, 2009

Westwood Cross Christmas Market Picturesque market stalls in traditional wooden

cabins will be offering a regularly changing selection of special gifts and craftwork.

Westwood Cross Shopping and Leisure Centre, Broadstairs Kent CT10 2BF

Sat Nov 28, 2009 Christmas Fayre

Fair inside St Mary’s Church Willesborough. Stalls includeCrafts.Gifts.Cakes.Produce.Raffle.Tombola.

White Elephant. Books.Nearly New. Hot & Cold refreshments including.. more...

St Mary’s Church, Church Road, Willesborough, Ashford Kent TN24 0JG TN24 0JG

Sat 28th November 2009: 10 am to 2pm Christmas Fayre: Stalls include Crafts.Gifts.Cakes

& Produce.Plants. Raffle.Tombola.White Elephant.Books. Nearly New. Bacon Rolls. Home

Made Soup Free Entry & Parking Price: Free Entry Venue: St Mary's Church Church Road

Willesborough Ashford Contact: 01233 620588

Sat 28th & 29th November : 10am to 6pm Last Admission 5pm Cobtree Christmas Festival Join

us at the start of the festive season meet Santa on his tractor and have a ride in his magical trailer sleigh (small additional charge). Listen to our

Christmas carolers and explore the beauty of our period-decorated houses. Join our wreath making workshops (small additional charge) throughout the two day festival and write Santa and his elves

a special letter. Keep checking for more information. Kent Life Lock Lane Sandling

Maidstone Kent ME14 3AU Contact: 01622

763936 www.kentlife.org.uk Sat. 28th –29th November 10am to 4pm

Cobtree Christmas special, meet santa on his magical tractor sleigh

Sun. 29th November: 10:00 AM Tunbridge Wells Santa Jog: Walk, Jog or Run 5K dressed as santa on Sunday 29th November for the British Heart Foundation. at Caverley Park at 10 AM. Caverley Park, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2SL

Contact: 0808 100 2109 www.bhf.org.uk/tunbridgewellssantajog Thurs/Friday evenings

Racqueteers is a large friendly badminton club for all abilities - adult and juniors sections. Get fit,

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01227 709377 Wed/Thurs evenings in Canterbury

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Canterbury has lots of history to offer, cobbled streets, the stunning Cathedral, roman ruins, beautiful buildings & more. Here

are some of the wonderful places you can visit in Canterbury, Whitstable & Herne Bay.

Email: [email protected] Tel. no: (07982) 869692

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CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL Canterbury's main historical attraction.

A must see, absolutely stunning The Precincts, Canterbury

(01227) 762862

NORMAN CASTLE Here you can see the remains of a Norman castle, there is a seating area with splendid

views. Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent

(01227) 378100

GREYFRIARS CHAPEL This is a 13th century building. The

oldest Franciscan building in Britain and the only remains of Greyfriars.

6a Stour Street, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 462395

ST AUGUSTINES ABBEY Wonderful ruins to explore, A great

museum with an audio tour. Longport, Canterbury, Kent

(01227) 767345

WHITSTABLE CASTLE This Castle was originally a manor house,

it was purchased for the town in 1935 and in use by the Council until 1972.

Tower Hill, Whitstable, Kent

WHITSTABLE OYSTER YAWL This oyster yawl, was built in 1890.You can

now visit the yawl in Island Wall close to where she was built Island Wall, Whitstable,

Kent

HERNE WINDMILL A windmill built in 1789 Owned by Kent

County Council, Mill Lane, Herne Bay Kent (01227) 722332

RECULVER TOWERS AND NORMAN FORT The twin towers of St Mary's Church are

visible for miles. Reculver Lane, Reculver, Herne Bay (01227 )740676

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BONFIRE NIGHT SPECIALBONFIRE NIGHT SPECIALBONFIRE NIGHT SPECIALBONFIRE NIGHT SPECIAL

1. The 5th of November is a night we all know as “Bonfire Night” but did

you know it is also called “Guy Fawkes Night”?

2. On November the 5th 1605, after years of planning, Guy Fawkes and a group of men wanted to blow up the

Houses of Parliament in London, where King James I was going to parliament for a ceremony, but before they could carry out the explosion they were caught red

handed with the explosives

3. Their plan came to be known as “The Gunpowder plot”

Their reasons for wanting to kill were mainly down to religion

and power

4. Guy Fawkes was captured and imprisoned in the tower of

London. He and most of the gang were

executed

5. After that, Londoners lit bonfires in the streets to

celebrate the fact that their king was safe and alive

6. These bonfires became a tradition, and started to spread

across the country. To this day we still celebrate what

we now know as Bonfire Night, 400 years later

WHY DO WE CELEBRATE BONFIRE NIGHT?

GUY FAWKES

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WHERE TO GO THIS BONFIRE NIGHTWHERE TO GO THIS BONFIRE NIGHTWHERE TO GO THIS BONFIRE NIGHTWHERE TO GO THIS BONFIRE NIGHT

Sat, 7th - Sun 8 November Leeds Castle Firework

Spectacular Witness “the greatest firework show on earth” at this year’s

fantastic pyrotechnic spectacular set to music from

the West End. Come for the evining performance or arrive

early to catch the entertainment taking place

throughout the afternoon with all the usual attractions of of

the castles gardens and grounds

Leeds Castle, Maidstone Kent ME17 1PL

Tickets, adults £16 children (4-15) £10, under 4 free, group

rates (15 or more) Adults £14, children £9

Sat 7th Nov Dawes Community

Association Display at Mount Ephraim Gardens Hernhill nr Faversham

Saturday November 7th. For enquiries call 07513750145

or see website www.dawsca.co.ukM ount

Ephraim Gardens , Hernhill, nr Faversham, ME13 9TX

Saturday 7th November Tyler Hill The biggest

bonfire and fireworks in Kent, Fireworks, funfair,

food, Tyler hill recreational ground . Summer lane Gates open 6pm, for more details,

please visit website www.tylerhillbonfire.co.uk

Sat. 7th Nov. 4pm to 8pm Kent life. Last Admission Bonfire and Fireworks Spectacular: We will be lighting the skies over Maidstone and counting down

the seconds to the lighting of our grand roaring bonfire and

spectacular musical firework display. Join us in this

momentous celebration where we will entertain you all evening with amazing fire performers, a

spooky tunnel of doom, music all evening and glow stick galore.

Hot and cold food and refreshments will be available all

evening. Kent Life Lock Lane Sandling Maidstone Kent ME14

3AU 01622 763936 www.kentlife.org.uk

Sat. 7th November 6pm Wrotham Fireworks Display: Bonfire & Fireworks Display,

Food stalls, sideshows entertainment. Free Parking. Childrens Lantern. Advance

tickets cheaper Wrotham Cricket Ground High Street Wrotham TN15 7AH 01732

885129 www.wrothampc.kentparishes.gov.uk

Saturday 7th November Gravesend

Firework and bonfire show

Sunday 1st November

Herne Bay Fireworks

spectacular

Tues 03 Nov 2007

Whitstable fireworks display

Saturday 7th November 5.30pm Fireworks Display and Bonfire

Church Meadow Tickets £10 per family, available on the night or in advance from

Bridge school office and village shops

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INDOORS PLANET LAZER

A great fun day out for all. www.laserarena.co.uk/ 41 St. George's Place, Canterbury 787377 CANTERBURY TALES

Step into medieval Canterbury with Geoffrey Chaucer and his colourful characters on their magical pilgrimage from London to the shrine of St Thomas Becket in

Canterbury Cathedral, St. Margaret's Street, Canterbury (01227) 479227 KIDS KINGDOM

Indoor play park. Fun for children all ages. Ashford road, Chartham, (01227) 732323 HERNE BAY HIPPODROME

Children Indoor Play Area with snack bar and lots of refreshments. Open daily from 10am Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent (01227) 366299

LASER RUSH Great fun for all ages. Good for parties and all other social events. 45a Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate,

Millstrood Road, Whitstable (01227) 272700 SNAPPY’S ADVENTURE PLAYCENTRE

Adventure Play, children's parties, family restaurant 45b Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate, Millstrood Road, Whitstable (01227) 282100

AMF BOWLING WHITSTABLE - Bowl Tower Parade CT52BJ / (0844) 8263037

ASHFORD,43/79 Station Road Kent TN231PP / (0844) 8263010 MAIDSTONE59/71 King Street Kent ME141DF / (0844) 8263023

IMAGINE Indoor play park. soft play area for babies, sports zone, restaurant Millbank Rd, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent TN233JD / (01233) 650789

KIDS SAFARI DOVER Unit 1 Whitfiesd court, White Cliffs Business Park, Dover CT16 EH

INDOORS & OUTDOORS

WHITEFRIARS SHOPPING CENTRE A great shopping experience in the heart of Canterbury

FARMING WORLD FAVERSHAM Animals, kids play area, Nash Court Boughton Faversham ME139HY / (01227) 751144

LEEDS CASTLE Acres of beautiful grounds, varied events all year. Maidstone, ME171PL / (01622) 765400

HOP FARM Family fun day out, wax museum, indoor play area. The Hop Farm Family Park Paddock Wood, Tonbridge

Kent TN126PY/ (01622) 872068 KENT LIFE

Family fun, animals, open houses. Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, ME143AU/(01622) 763936 RARE BREEDS CENTRE

Lots of family fun, see and feed the animals, play areas, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN263RJ DIGGERLAND

Great indoor & outdoor fun. Roman Way, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Strood, ME22NU

FAMILY DAYS OUT FAMILY DAYS OUT FAMILY DAYS OUT FAMILY DAYS OUT

We have listed a complete rundown of Indoor and Outdoor entertainment which suits all ages. We love to hear from our readers, if you visit one of these places,

we would like to hear from you and will include your letter in one of our future editions.

OUTDOORS CANTERBURY RIVER NAVIGATION COMPANY

Relaxing trips along the River. Wonderful scenery & chauffeured by experienced boatmen. Westgate Grove, Canterbury (07816 )760869

BLEAN WOODS The largest woods in Kent. Enjoy the bleans varied wild life, learn some history, Canterbury

CANTERBURY TOURIST GUIDES Official Canterbury Green Badge tourist guides, providing walking tours of the city in English and several

European languages. 12-13 Sun Street, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 459779 DANE JOHN GARDENS

Recently judged one of the best parks in the country, Dane John Gardens has been awarded both the Green Flag Award and the Green Heritage Site Award. Canterbury 01227) 862000

DRUIDSTONE PARK Enchanted woodland. Farmyard. Play areas. Honey Hill, Blean, Canterbury (01227) 765168

GHOST TOUR Meet on St Margaret's for a tour. A mix of history, humour and haunting Canterbury

HOWLETTS WILD ANIMAL PARK A 90 acre wild adventure in beautiful parkland, the world's largest family group of gorillas in captivity.

Bekesbourne Road, Bekesbourne, Canterbury(0844) 8424647 WESTGATE GARDENS

A beautifully landscaped garden by the River Stour adjacent to Westgate Towers.. Westgate Grove, Canterbury (01227) 862000

WILDWOOD Woodland Discovery Park is an ideal day out for all the family. Experience British wildlife.

Wildwood's mission is to educate all about our active and once native wildlife, Herne Common Herne Bay (0871) 7820081 WINGHAM WILDLIFE PARK

Meet various animals including our American Alligator, cafe, kids play area, experience the hands on talks about reptiles. Rusham Road, Wingham, Canterbury (01227) 720836

PORT LYMPNE WILDLIFE PARK A 350 wild animal park set in natural wild countryside, safari ride, historic mansion, Lympe

FOLKESTONE SKI CENTRE Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT195HX / (01303) 850222

CANTERBURY HISTORIC RIVER TOURS Kings Bridge, St Peter's Street, Canterbury (07790) 534744

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FAMILY DAYS OUT FAMILY DAYS OUT FAMILY DAYS OUT FAMILY DAYS OUT

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We have tried to cover as many markets and car boot sales as we can

find, if you would like to see yours listed or if there are any no longer

running , please contact us.

MARKETS ASHFORD CATTLE MARKET

Orbital Park Ashford - 200 stalls - Saturdays BOROUGH GREEN

British rail car park - 200 stalls - Sundays CANTERBURY

City Centre - 60-120 stalls Wednesdays & Fridays

CANTERBURY BOHEMIA ARTS & CRAFTS Guildhall Street & Palace St.

every 4th Sat & Sun of the month DARTFORD

Priory shopping centre, Instone Rd 251 stalls-Thurs.

DEAL High St. - 98 stalls - Saturdays

DOVER The Euro market - 70 stalls

Mon, Wed, Fri. GILLINGHAM

Town Centre - 53 stalls Mondays to Saturdays

GRAVESEND High St. Queen St.

100 Mon-Sat indoor - 150 Sat outdoor HERNE BAY

William Street - 140 stalls - Saturdays MAIDSTONE

Lockmeadow market, Barker Rd. 150stalls,Tues & Sat

NEXT TO MORRISONS WINCHEAP

Next to Morrison's - Sunday RAINHAM

Town Centre - 65 stalls - Thursdays RAMSGATE

Staffordshire St. car park & town centre Saturdays STROOD

High St. - 100stalls - Tues & Sat: general, Sun: bric brac

SWANLEY Town Centre High St. - 100stalls

Wednesdays TUNBRIDGE WELLS

Royal Victoria Shop Centre - 40 stalls Wed to Sat

WHITSTABLE Gorral Tank - 110 stalls - Thursdays

CAR BOOT SALES ADDINGTON CAR BOOT SALE - 150 STALLS Meadow Crest Farm, London Rd - Saturdays

ASHFORD CAR BOOT SALE Orbital Park - Sundays

CRAYFORD CAR BOOT SALE Perry Street roundabout, Sidcup - Saturdays

GREENWAYS CAR BOOT SALE London Rd, West Malling - Sundays HEWITTS FARM CAR BOOT SALE

Court Rd, Orpington - Sundays ORPINGTON CAR BOOT SALE - 200 STALLS

Tripes Farm, Chelsfield Lane, Orpington - Sundays

SANDWICH CAR BOOT SALE - 180 STALLS Barville Farm, Sandwich Thursdays & Sundays


IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LIST YOUR EVENT IN NEXT MONTHS EDITION

PLEASE CONTACT US

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MARKETS & MARKETS & MARKETS & MARKETS &

CAR BOOTSCAR BOOTSCAR BOOTSCAR BOOTS

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Check out this amazing line up of Christmas markets and fairs in Kent


CHRISTMAS MARKETS & FAIRSCHRISTMAS MARKETS & FAIRSCHRISTMAS MARKETS & FAIRSCHRISTMAS MARKETS & FAIRS

Sat. 14 November -24 December 2009

The Hop Farm, Kent The Christmas Market

and Ice Rink The major festive

experience will include a traditional Christmas

market featuring indoor and outdoor trade areas, funfair, undercover ice

rink and all The Hop Farm attractions

Sat Nov 14, 2009 to Sun Nov 15, 2009

Christmas Craft Fayre Hosted within the Dickens

World attraction, there will be a range of stalls to

visit including fudge & confectionery; textiles;

jewellery; handmade greetings cards & 3D

framed.. more... Dickens World, Leviathan

Way, Chatham

Fri Nov 20, 2009 to Sun Jan 3, 2010 Bluewater Winter Wonderland

Bluewater, Europe’s leading retail and leisure destination, will

celebrate the launch of the festive season opening its Winter

Wonderland on 20th November with a light switch on event and

fabulous fireworks display. Located outside The West Village, the

Winter Wonderland offers fantastic family entertainment with a Santa’s

grotto, Ice Rink, Fun Fair and Traditional Christmas Market!

OPENING HOURS Mon to Sat: 10am-10pm, Sun: 10am-5pm, 21st – 23rd Dec: 10am-11pm, Christmas Eve:

10am-6pm, Christmas Day: Closed, Boxing Day: 10am-6pm, New Years

Eve: 10am-6pm, New Years Day: 10am-6pm Winter Wonderland, The West Village, Bluewater, Greenhithe

Kent DA9 9S

Sat. 21st November 2p.m. Arthritis Care Christmas

Fayre: All the usual stalls including gifts, cakes, books, preserves, toys

etc. Tombola, Raffle Refreshments

available, W.I. Hall, Faversham Road,

Kennington Ashford TN24 9AN 01233 645431

Sat Nov 21, 2009 to Sun Nov 22, 2009

Leeds Castle Festive Fair Enjoy a stress free

Christmas shopping trip in the tranquil grounds of Leeds Castle. More than 100 stalls overflowing

with traditional and innovative gift ideas, stocking fillers and

festive food in a heated and carpeted marquee on

the Cedar Lawn. Free “carry to car” service.

Leeds Castle, Maidstone

Sun Nov 22, 2009 Christmas Market, lots of stalls selling gifts, crafts,

jewellery, accessories, toys, books, games,

Christmas decorations, food and cards. Hot food and drinks, mulled wine

and.. more... Woodchurch Scout &

Guide Community Centre, Lower Road, Woodchurch,

Sunday 22 November 2009: 3.00-7.00pm

Christmas Market: 1st Woodchurch Scout Group annual Christmas Market, with lots of stalls of gifts,

decorations, cards, jewllery, books, toys, games etc. Hot food,

drinks and mulled wine. Santas' Grotto. Raffle. Woodchurch Scout &

Guide Community Centre, Lower Road,

Woodchurch, TN26 3SQ

Mon Nov 23, 2009 to Wed Dec 23, 2009

Westwood Cross Christmas Market

Picturesque market stalls in traditional wooden

cabins will be offering a regularly changing

selection of special gifts and craftwork.

Westwood Cross Shopping and Leisure

Centre, Broadstairs Kent

Sat Nov 28, 2009 Christmas Fayre

Fair inside St Mary’s Church Willesborough.

Stalls include Crafts.Gifts.Cakes.Produce.

Raffle.Tombola. White Elephant. Books.Nearly

New. Hot & Cold refreshments including..

more... St Mary’s Church, Church

Road, Willesborough, Ashford Kent TN24

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This section is for all those mums, expectant mums, and dads with babies and toddlers who would like to get together with other parents and children. We have tried to cover as many groups and coffee mornings as we can get our hands on. These events are great for meeting new mums & dads, especially if you have just

moved to the area. They are full of useful information and more.

Please note some fees may apply, please contact the group for information.

ASH PARENT & TODDLER GROUP

Ash Village Hall, Queens Road, Ash, Canterbury, CT32BG / (01304) 813249 Mon 10-12pm

AYLESHAM PARENT & TODDLER GROUP

Neighbourhood Centre, Ackholt Road, Aylesham, Canterbury, Kent, CT33AJ / (01304) 840134 -

www.aylesham-np.org.uk/ Wed & Thurs 9.30 to 11..30am TERM TIME ONLY

BIG TUMS & LITTLE ONES

Riverside Children's Centre, Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, CT27PH / (01227) 475550

www.riverside.childrencentre.org/ Thurs, 1-2.30pm UNDER 12 MONTHS. TERM TIME ONLY

BUMBLE BEES

St. Mary Bredin Church, 59 Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, KENT, CT13JN / (01227) 453777

www.smb.org.uk/events Mon 10-11.30pm TERM TIME ONLY

CHARTHAM PARENT & TODDLER GROUP

Chartham CP School, Shalmsford Street, Chartham, Canterbury, KENT, CT47QN / (01227) 731957

www.charthamprimary.org.uk/ Mon 10-12:30am TERM TIME ONLY

COFFEE & CAOS

Thanington Neighbourhood Resource Centre, Thanington Road, Canterbury, CT13XB / (01227)

767720 www.thaningtonnrc.co.uk/ Every Friday 10am-12pm TERM TIME ONLY

FAMILY FUNTIME

Riverside Centre, Kingsmead Rd,Canterbury CT27PH / (01227)

475550.www.riverside.childrencentre.org/

FAMILY MATTERS

Littlebourne Chapel, Nargate Street, Canterbury, CT31UH / (01227) 765215 Mon- 10am -Playtime -

Tues 10 am. Toddlers Club Wed-1.30 pm -Little Sonbeams Toddlers Thurs-10 am -Music Box.

TERM TIME ONLY

FIRST STEPS

Aylesham Neighbourhood Project, Veranda Block, Acholt Road, Aylesham, CT33AJ / (01304) 840134

www.aylesham-np.org.uk Every Monday morning from 10am-11.30

MOTHER & TODDLER GROUPSMOTHER & TODDLER GROUPSMOTHER & TODDLER GROUPSMOTHER & TODDLER GROUPS

COFFEE MORNINGSCOFFEE MORNINGSCOFFEE MORNINGSCOFFEE MORNINGS

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KENT CLOTH NAPPY COFFEE MORNINGS (for parents who use cloth nappies) Riverside Children's Centre, Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, CT27PH (01227) 475550

www.canterburkcnn.com First Monday of each month, except bank holidays 10.30am 12pm LITTLE HANDS CC DADDY COOL

Little Hands Children's Centre, Hollowmede, Canterbury , Kent , CT13SD / (01227) 457087 www.riverside.childrencentre.org/ Tuesdays 10am - 11.30am

LITTLE HANDS CC FRIDAY FUN Little Hands Children's Centre, Hollowmede, Canterbury, Kent, CT13SD / (01227) 457087 1.30-3pm

every Friday. Suitable for children from 2 years TERM TIME ONLY LITTLE HANDS CC PARENT & TODDLER GROUP

Children's Centre, Hollowmede, Canterbury CT13SD (01227) 457087 Mon.9-10.30am during term time. LITTLE HANDS CC SING & SIGN

Children's Centre,Hollowmede,Canterbury,CT13SD (01227) 457087 easyurl.net/Little Hands Mondays 2 to 2:45pm Pre-booking required Adults with children 6+ months

LITTLE HANDS CC UNDER ONE’S GROUPS Little Hands CC, Hollowmede, Canterbury,CT13SD (01227) 457087 Thurs 1:30 to 3pm

LITTLE SEEDS PARENT & TODDLER GROUP TERM TIME ONLY Canterbury Baptist Church, St George's Place. Canterbury,(01227) 456204 Tues 9.30-11.30

LUNCH CLUB Veranda block Acholt Rd, Aylesham, CT33AJ (01304) 840134 Tues 9.30-11.30am

TERM TIME ONLY MONKTON MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP

Monkton Recreation,Monkton Road, Minster, Ramsgate, (07836) 244705 Wed 9.30-11.30pm NOAHS ARK PARENT & TODDLER GROUP

St Thomas's R.C. Church Hall, Burgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT12HJ / (01843) 850907 Thu 10am -12 Parent and toddler session

Thu 1pm-2:15pm all join in music movement stories games NORTHGATE EARLY YEARS PARENT 9.30 to 11.30

Thanington Neighbou. Resource centre, Thanington road, Canterbury,(01227) 767720 Wed NORTHGATE WARD COMMUNITY CENTRE

Military Rd, Canterbury CT11YX /(01227) 785293 www.infonorthgate.org/ PARENT & TODDLER GROUP

Rough Common, Canterbury Kent, CT2 Fridays 1.15pm to 2.45pm QUERNS FAMILY GROUP

Querns place, Canterbury CT11PY Mon & Tues 10 to 12pm (01227) 475550 SEEDLINGS PARENTS & TODDLERS GROUP

Barton Church Hall, 32 Barton Road, Canterbury, CT1 1YQ (01227) 470086 Thursday 10am to 12pm THANK GOODNESS IT’S FRIDAY

Howe Barracks Comm. Centre Canterbury, (01227) 475550 Friday 9.30am to 11.30pm THURSDAY GROUP

Northgate Ward Comm. Centre, Military Rd, Canterbury, (01227) 475550 Thurs 10 - 12.30pm TOTS & TEA

Thanington Neighbourhood centre, Ashford Rd,Canterbury WINGHAM MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP

Wingham Village Hall, School lane, Wingham, Canterbury,CT11BD / (01304) 813672

MOTHER & TODDLER GROUPSMOTHER & TODDLER GROUPSMOTHER & TODDLER GROUPSMOTHER & TODDLER GROUPS

COFFEE MORNINGSCOFFEE MORNINGSCOFFEE MORNINGSCOFFEE MORNINGS

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Please see Canterbury & villages choice of playgroups, primary schools and secondary schools. You can email us with school events

you would like to see listed. For further details regarding location, ofsted reports, etc you may contact the schools direct, thank you

PLAYGROUPS / PRE-SCHOOL

City view pre-school Beauherne (01227) 784694 Elham pre-school (01303) 840128

Highfield day nursery, Harbledown (01227) 464230 Little Friends day nursery,Canterbury(01227) 451310

Littlebourne ladybirds (01227) 722955 New House nursery, New house lane (01227) 765413

Petham pre-school playgroup (01227) 700021 Pilgrims Way Nursery, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1XU

See saw pre-school, Wingham (01227) 722741 Sturry pre-school (01227) 719577

Tankerton Bay Nursery School, 01227 272026 The Firs Nursery, Chartham (01227) 731876

The Hersden’s under 5’s (01227) 713120 The squirrels pre-school (01227) 766537

Westbere playgroup (01227) 752378 Woodpeckers nursery, Bridge (01227) 831159

Wincheap pre-school (01227) 471233

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

St. Anselm’s Catholic School (01227) 862200 Chaucer Technology School (01227) 763636

Simon Langton Girl Grammar School (01227) 463711

Stafford House College (01227) 66540 Barton Court Grammar School

(01227) 464600 Simon Langton Grammar for boys

(01227) 463567 The Kings School, Canterbury (01227) 595501

Canterbury High School (01227) 463971 The Archbishop’s School (01227) 765805

St. Edmunds School (01227) 475600 Kent College, Canterbury (01227) 763231

Kent College International Centre ( 01227) 763231

Spires Academy (01227) 710392 Canterbury Steiner School Ltd (

01227) 738285 Herne Bay High School (01227) 361221

The Community College Whitstable 01227 272362

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Adisham CofE Primary School (01304) 840246 Aylesham Primary School (01304) 840392

Barham CofE Primary School (01227) 831312 Blean Primary School (01227) 471254

Bridge & Patrixbourne CofE Primary (01227) 830276 Cartwright & Kelsey CofE Primary (01304) 812539

Chartham Primary School (01227) 738225 Chislet CofE Primary School (01227) 860295

Goodnestone CofE Primary School (01304) 840329 Hersden Community Primary School (01227) 710414

Hoath Primary School (01227) 860249 Kingsmead Primary School (01227) 462360

Littlebourne CofE Primary School (01227) 721671 Parkside Community Primary (01227) 464956

Petham Primary School (01227) 700260 Pilgrims Way Primary School (01227) 760084

Preston Primary School (01227) 722235 Stelling Minnis CofE Primary School (01227) 709218

St. Peter’s Methodist Primary (01227) 464392 St. Thomas Catholic Primary School (01227) 462539

Sturry CofE Primary School (01227) 710477 Wickhambreaux CofE Primary (01227( 721300

Wincheap Primary School (01227) 464134 Wingham Primary School (01227) 720277

11 High Street Canterbury

CT1 2JE

www.costa.co.uk

SCHOOLS & PLAYGROUPSSCHOOLS & PLAYGROUPSSCHOOLS & PLAYGROUPSSCHOOLS & PLAYGROUPS

Kent offers a variety of theatres, cinemas & wonderful museums There is a mixture of items on display in the museums for

both adults and children to enjoy

MUSEUMS

WESTGATE TOWER MUSEUM Westgate, Canterbury, Kent (01227)

789576 Around for six centuries. This is

Canterbury’s gateway to the centre of the city

CANTERBURY ROMAN MUSEUM 11a Butchery Lane, Canterbury (01227)

785575 Remains of a Roman house, mosaics, underground, real roman objects and

remains. MUSEUM OF CANTERBURY

Stour Street, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 475202

The museum has pre-Roman times to the present on view to the public

RUPERT BEAR MUSEUM Stour Street, Canterbury, Kent (01227)

452747 Come to see Rupert and friends, lots of

things to do and see, a great day out

HERNE BAY MUSEUM AND GALLERY 8 William Street, Herne Bay, (01227)

475214 The museum explains the history of

Herne bay, its piers fate and a varied art gallery

WHITSTABLE MUSEUM & ART GALLERY 5 Oxford Street, Whitstable, (01227)

475214 Come to see Whitstable's coastal

community in this great museum.

THEATRES

Bromley Little Theatre (03208) 3092003 Churchill Theatre, Bromley (02084) 606677

Gulbenkian Canterbury (01227) 769075 Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury (01227) 787787

Central Theatre, Chatham (01634) 338300 Kings Theatre Chatham (01634) 829468 Miskin Theatre Dartford (01322) 629469 The Orchard, Dartford (01322) 220000

Woodville, Halls Gravesend (01474) 337459 Hazlitt Theatre Maidstone (01622) 758611 Winter Gardens Margate (01843) 292795 Sevenoaks Playhouse (01732) 450175

Assembly Tunbridge Wells (01892) 530613 Trinity Tunbridge Wells (01892) 678678

Granville Ramsgate (01843) 591750

CINEMAS

Carlton - Westgate on Sea (01843) 832019 Cineworld - Ashford (0871) 2208000

Kavanagh - Herne Bay (01227) 362228 New Century Sittingbourne (01795) 426018

Odeon - Canterbury (0871) 2244007 Odeon - Beckenham (0871) 2244007

Odeon Chatham (0871) 2244007 The Empire - Bromley (0871) 2244007

Odeon - Maidstone (0871) 2244007 Odeon Tunbridge Wells (0871) 2244007

The Vue Westwood Cross (08712) 240240 Showcase Bluewater (0871) 7161844

Palace Cinema Broadstairs (01843) 865726 Silver screens Dover and Folkestone The Empire Sandwich (01304) 620480 The Kino Hawkhurst (01580) 754 321

Playhouse Sevenoaks (01732) 450175 Royal Faversham (01795) 535551

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Take a look at the leisure centres Canterbury and the surrounding areas have to offer. These centres are not just great for keeping fit but also

for a fun day out with the kids. If we have missed any off the list, please let us know and we will feature it in next months edition.

KINGSMEAD LEISURE CENTRE Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 769818

Offering a great range of activities, with 3 pools, including a beach pool.

WHITSTABLE SPORTS CENTRE Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent (01227) 274394

The Whitstable Sports Centre is open evening and weekends with sporting facilities & kids parties

HERONS SWIMMING POOL William Street, Herne Bay, Kent (01227) 742102

Providing a varied swimming programme including sessions for serious, general swimmers & children. With a beach pool, fun equipment and a spiral

flume. Great for the children.

WHITSTABLE SWIMMING POOL Tower Parade, Whitstable, Kent (01227) 772442

Providing a varied swimming programme which includes sessions for all swimmers and children.

THE PIER SPORTS CENTRE Central Parade, Herne Bay, Kent (01227) 366921

On Herne Bay seafront. Great gym, dance and sports facilities.

KENT COUNTY CRICKET CLUB The St Lawrence Ground, Old Dover Road, Canterbury, (01227) 456886 Home to Kent County Cricket Club for over 160 years, set in 12 acres.

WILDLIFE SAILING 8 Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, Kent (01227) 366712

Sea watch cruises, wind turbine / maunsell fort cruises, bird watch cruises, day charges, short sails.

TRANSITION KITEBOARDING Whitstable Windsurfing, Beach Walk, Whitstable, (02083) 782138

Professional kite sports and kite surfing tuition for beginner to advanced.

LEISURE CENTRESLEISURE CENTRESLEISURE CENTRESLEISURE CENTRES

ACCOMODATION

The Thanington Hotel

140 Wincheap, Canterbury,

Kent, CT1 3RY

Telephone: 01227 453227 -

Fax: 01227 453225

[email protected] ~

www.thanington-hotel.co.uk

15th Century Hotel

Just a few steps from

Canterbury Cathedral

7 ~ 8 Sun Street, Canterbury

CT1 2HX Tel: 01227 769700

www.booking.com/hotel/gb/sun.html

ADVERTISE IN THE SMALL ADS SECTION.

UP TO 20 WORDS NO PICTURES £12 PER MONTH

WITH PICTURES £15 PER MONTH 20% discount if you book 1 year


07982 869692

FOOD & DRINK

FAIRTRADE / ECO

25-26 Sun Street,

Canterbury

Kent, CT1 2HX

Tel: 01227 767854

Our real French baguettes and pastries

are baked here throughout the day and

are filled with the highest quality fresh,

home cooked ingredients

7a Street Peters Street Canterbury

Cafe Cultura

43 Burgate, Canterbury, Kent,CT1 2HW, Tel: 01227 764946

[email protected]

www.cafecultura.co.uk

The Deep Blue , 33 Wincheap,

Canterbury, Kent CT1 3RX

01227 761013

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CONTACT US [email protected]

14 Palace Street, Canterbury,

CT1 2DZ,Tel: 0800 373869

www.thekingsmileflorist.co.uk

flowers chocolates gifts

FOOD & DRINK

60 ~ 61 Palace Street,

Canterbury CT1 2DY

Tel: 01227 787786

[email protected]

www.caffevenezia.co.uk

“The Hot Sausage Company offers

professional Street Trading, serving

quality food, and providing Excellent Service”

With over 100 different types of milkshakes and smoothies, shake shed has a shed load of shakes for

you to choose from 18 Sun Street, Canterbury, Kent

CT1 2HX, 01227 764378

Award winning Restaurant

10% off food

with this advert only 89/90 St. Dunstan's Street Canterbury CT2

8AD, 01227 768222

www.cafebelge.co.uk

The White Horse Inn Bookings & Enquiries

01227 832814

High Street Bridge ,Canterbury CT4 5LA

Try our delicious Sunday Roast

FLORISTS

The Parade

Canterbury

City Centre

(outside

Fat Face




advertising - payable in advance

www.whatsonkent.co.uk 07982 869692

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HEALTH & BEAUTY

City Centre Styling

www.loafhair.com 3 Palace St. Canterbury CT32DZ

01227 762332

15 Wincheap,

Canterbury, Kent

Tel: 01227 761465

OAP’s SPECIAL

GOOD RATES

CANTERBURY

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www.salonchocolate.co.uk

Tel: 01227 789696

HOME FURNISHINGS

An eye for design

72 Wincheap

Canterbury CT1 3RS

Tel: 01227 457555 www.fabricsincanterbury.com

MUSIC SHOPS

MUSIC UNISON - WOODWIND & BRASS SPECIALISTS. 54 Wincheap Canterbury CT1 3RS 01227 764580 [email protected] www.unisonmusic.co.uk

Bourne Park Beauty Introductory Opening Offers

Available October/November 2009

All waxing treatments £5 each (excluding leg which is reduced to £10)

Book either a luxury manicure or pedicure and receive a Mini Manicure Free

50% off all Body Massages

Woodland House, Bourne Park, Bridge, CT4 5BJ Tel. 01227 830880

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HOME & GARDEN MAINTENANCE

ADVANCED - HOME & GARDEN MAINTENANCE Gardening, Jet Washing, Weather Sealing Exterior & Interior Painting For a free quote call 01227 276764 or 07805 618342 ~ 6 Valkyrie Avenue~Whitstable~Kent~CT5 4DJ


IRONING SERVICES

Fast, friendly, reliable ironing service weekly or fortnightly Free local delivery 01227 831303

PRINTERS

Printed flyers

£18 x 1000 A5 White 80gsm, Single sided/colour.

Black, Blue, Red or Green. Please supply your own artwork

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Tel: 01227 832714 Email: [email protected]

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