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Return of the golden oldies
Kent audiences are being treated to legendary figures from music, sport, and television this week. From Kiki Dee’s timeless songs to the hilarious anecdotes of Harry Redknapp and Jeff Stelling, these four live events celebrate decades of talent and...
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Wagging tails & terrier tales
Broadcaster Clare Balding is inviting fans – and their four-legged friends – to join her for a unique event. The Crufts host will be leading a scenic dog walk around the grounds of a National Trust property in Kent to celebrate the release of her debut...
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Hit the ground running in 2026
If getting fitter and healthier is on the to-do list for 2026, there’s no better motivation than signing up for a charity race or walk. It doesn’t matter whether it’s a gentle spring stroll or a challenging ultra marathon – getting up and out of the...
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Have your say
Last year, hundreds of you voted to help us celebrate the very best of Kent and Medway’s fantastic food and drink industry, and we want to go even bigger this time around. Whether your local boozer deserves a shout-out or there’s a top-notch chef that...
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A winter’s trail
Brace yourself! Nothing shakes off the seasonal shackles like jumping into an ice cold English Channel. If you’re up for slipping on your Speedos and Santa hat and making a splash on Boxing Day or New Year’s Day, turn to Page 3 to find out where to...
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On the search for TV’S STICK MAN Tractors Tinsel
Asparkling fleet of 60 illuminated tractors will slowly rumble along the Kent coast this weekend as part of a colourful parade. After its successful debut last year, the Folkestone Christmas Tractor Run will see festive farm machinery roll out from the...
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Eat, drink & make merry
Anew food festival with more than 100 samples from local producers is opening just in time for the lead-up to Christmas. Whether you want to stock up on mince pies and brandy to enjoy by a crackling fire, or need a wheel of Wensleydale for the cheese...
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Get your skates on
When you think of Christmas postcards, you think of decorated trees, crackling fires, snowy scenes and ice rinks filled with happy skaters. From this weekend, a pop-up rink will transform a park into a winter wonderland as part of the town’s annual...
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TRAIL-BLAZER
We’ve been waiting for months now and, finally, Kent’s newest Christmas light trail is almost here. Port Lympne Illuminated opens to the public this weekend, transforming the muchloved wildlife park into a dazzling land of light, colour and music. The...
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Follow the stars
It’s time to get into the festive spirit and soak up all that Christmas magic as one of Kent’s biggest attractions opens its doors for an immersive fairytale adventure. Thousands of visitors flock to the site each year to join the festivities and,...
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GIFTS GALORE
If you’re already thinking about what to give your loved ones on Christmas morning, a three-day festive fair could be the perfect place to find that special gift. The Kent Festive Gift and Food Show returns for a weekend of shopping, treats and...
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Hot jazz, cool blues
An autumnal music festival is bringing a series of vibrant concerts to town for a third year. This year, the Rochester Cathedral Jazz and Blues Festival is expanding to even more venues, with a string of musicians set to perform inside the historic...
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Harbour of horrors
It’s the perfect time of year to visit Kent’s biggest attractions and admire the beautiful autumn colours. Find out where you can soak up stunning seasonal views this week... Pictured are the award-winning grounds of historic attraction, Hever Castle,...
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Sounds by the sea
Aseaside festival championing the local music scene returns this month. Compass Music Festival will be back for a second year with more than 40 independent and grassroots artists performing across a seaside town’s Creative Quarter. The two-day...
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A touch of magic
Harry Potter fans can step into the wizarding world this weekend as Victoria Park, Ashford, hosts its popular Harry Potter Day on Saturday, October 11. Young witches, wizards and Muggles alike will receive a Hogwarts acceptance letter before setting...
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BEER WE GO AGAIN
Kent is raising a stein this autumn with a series of lively Oktoberfest events, bringing Bavarian flavours, music, and festivities to the county. Whether you’re a fan of traditional beer halls, live oompah bands, or hearty German cuisine, there’s...
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WE’LL MEET AGAIN
Thousands of visitors are expected to give one of Kent’s biggest autumn events a final send-off this weekend. Salute to the ‘40s, a retro festival that has been part of a maritime attraction’s annual calendar for 18 years, is coming to a...
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Shuck and awe
Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the coast for one of Kent’s oldest traditions. The Whitstable Rocks Oyster Festival celebrates the town’s popular shellfish and its rich maritime history, which dates back hundreds of years. From...
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Awesome autumn days out
The change of season brings some of Kent’s biggest events to the calendar. Whether it’s history, music, food or fireworks, there’s something for everyone this autumn. Here’s four dates you won’t want to miss… CANTERBURY FESTIVAL Canterbury’s...
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HOPPING GOOD TIME
Atown is being transformed into a bustling beer festival in honour of one of Kent’s most famous crops. The Hop Festival, which has been running for more than 35 years, will return for a weekend of real ale, craft beer, live music, fairground rides and...
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WHAT A SCOOP
The school holidays are almost over, but there’s one last chance to make sure the summer goes off with a bang. The August bank holiday weekend is bursting with great days out, and we’ve got a few to help get you and your family started... KENT LIFE,...
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Out on the pull
Crowds will be immersing themselves in Kent’s agricultural history with the return of a rural farm festival. Biddenden Tractorfest, which has been celebrating the county’s farming industry for more than a decade, will be back with hundreds of heritage...
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DRAMA QUEEN
Anew musical all about one of Kent’s most famous royal residents is hitting the stage. The world premiere of Anne Boleyn: The Musical is set to wow theatre and history enthusiasts alike, with a specially built outdoor auditorium for the occasion. The...
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A vintage victory
Arousing military festival that transports visitors back to the post-war glory days of 1940s Britain is taking over a country park. We Will Meet Again brings together living history displays, retro music, wartime re-enactors and vintage vehicles for...
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Extraordinary
Athree-month festival showcasing artists from all over the world is taking over a seaside town. The theme for this year’s Folkestone Triennial is How Lies the Land, exploring the geology and geography of the Kent coast dating all the way back to the...
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Summer has never sounded so good
Grab your flags and raise a glass of Pimm’s as a proms-style concert returns to a historic Kent location. The huge classical show, nestled in the grounds of Leeds Castle, boasts world-class music from top orchestras, choirs and soloists. This year,...
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Pilgrims and poets
Afestive parade that takes crowds back to the Middle Ages is celebrating a decade since its debut. With historical links to the likes of Geoffrey Chaucer and Thomas Becket, Canterbury’s Medieval Pageant will bring the area’s rich heritage to the...
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Here come the girls...
Just one week after releasing their fourth album, girl group HAIM are celebrating the new record with a huge open-air gig right here in Kent. The band will be headlining quirky fairground Dreamland, across the road from Margate’s sandy main beach, as...
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New tales from the riverbank
An eclectic arts festival that only comes around once every four years is about to launch a whole new programme of events. The Estuary Festival will see more than 20 projects take place across nine days in Kent and Essex to celebrate the stories,...
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A SHIPSHAPE SUMMER
When the sun is shining on a glorious summer’s day, a spot next to the water where you can sit back, relax and take in pictureperfect views sounds idyllic. That’s what a town council is hoping to achieve over the next few months as it puts on a packed...
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Cream of the crop
Show your kids how food is grown, harvested, packaged and brought to their plates with a fun, educational visit to a local farm. Open Farm Sunday, which falls on Sunday, June 8, is an annual event that connects farmers and those who work in the...
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SHAKEN &.. STIRRED
THE D-DAY DARLINGS Retro vocal group the D-day Darlings are bringing their nostalgic new show to Kent. It’s been a busy year for the band, who have been performing all over the land as part of the VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations, and the concert...
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Smashing ideas
It’s the third and final spring bank holiday of the year, not to mention the half term is here too, so it’s the perfect chance to make the most of some time off before going back to the grind. But why let the kids have all the fun? We’ve got some...
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Sailing back in time
More than 70 Dunkirk Little Ships will be sailing into Kent this week to commemorate the 85th anniversary of Operation Dynamo. The fleet, some of which are more than 100 years old, will mark the largest gathering of Little Ships on the Thanet coast...
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THREE AND EASY
1 LIVE AT THE PANTILES Live at the Pantiles will welcome a diverse line-up of singers and bands to the town’s outdoor stage for a whopping 22 concerts throughout the summer. The event takes place on Thursdays and will feature jazz musicians, tribute...
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SWEEPS RETURN
Dancers and musicians from Kent, Ireland, Slovakia and India are getting ready to party in style over the bank holiday weekend. Sweeps Festival, a traditional folk festival that takes place on the streets of Rochester, returns for three days of live...
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FRINGE BENEFITS
Find your new favourite band and spend a few quid at the local boozer with a communityforward fringe festival. The Maidstone Fringe Festival returns to the county town for five days, promoting Kent-based bands and grassroots music venues with a...
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DIGGING IT
Kent is home to plenty of quirky attractions, from Margate’s Crab Museum to Pluckley’s ghoulish ghost tours. But there’s something to be said for those more unusual places that are off the beaten path — in fact, one of the county’s most unique...
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THE SIGNS OF SPRING
Who wouldn’t want to spend the afternoon surrounded by adorable newborn lambs? It’s that time of year and, for animal lovers, the good news is that the annual lambing weekend – the county’s biggest lambing event – will return to Hadlow College this...
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THE OLD ONES ARE THE BEST
Atransport show celebrating the world of classic cars and steam engines is back with a bang. The Heritage Transport Show, which comes to Kent each spring, will bring together hundreds of vintage vehicles for this year’s event. The exhibition gives car...
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Tea on the Thames
Set sail on a memorable Mother’s Day journey into the heart of the capital. The Thames Clippers Uber Boat is throwing a special celebration for mums this weekend with a delicate afternoon tea and a gentle riverboat journey from Kent to London. The...
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CONTENDERS, ARE YOU READY?
Do you have what it takes to face off against the latest generation of superheroes? Meet the stars of BBC’S Gladiators and take on your friends and family in a series of immersive challenges at Kent’s biggest shopping centre. The interactive...
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A WINNING TICKET
Roll the dice and score a cheap day out at some of the county’s biggest and best attractions. This week, a host of Kent castles, museums, nature reserves and gardens will be opening their doors for the price of a lottery ticket or scratchcard. The...
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STRUT YOUR STUFF
Get your dancing shoes on and your ten paddles out as some of Strictly’s biggest stars are bringing their dazzling routines to Kent. Whether you’re a fan of spicy Latin or beautiful ballroom, we’ve got three electrifying shows that are sure to light up...
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FRESH NEW LOOK
Ahistoric museum that has been closed during the winter months has now sprung back to life with a fresh look and three fascinating exhibitions. Thanet’s Powell-cotton Museum has opened its doors to the public for the 2025 season to celebrate almost...
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BARREL OF LAUGHS
Fancy a laugh this week? These five comedians are coming to town with stellar stand-up shows guaranteed to leave you in stitches… PETTS PROJECT Rising star Chloe Petts is back with her third solo show, How You See Me, How You Don’t. The latest set...
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L VE IS IN THE AIR
OUT FOR DRINKS If you’re looking for a pre-dinner cocktail or a decent bottle of wine to share on a Friday night, look no further. Our new undercover reporter has started hunting down Kent’s best wine bars and cocktail lounges and the first venue on...
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LIGHTING UP THE SKIES
It might still be dark and gloomy outside, but a free light festival is bringing a splash of colour to the county this weekend. Hundreds of school children are helping to brighten up the winter skies with a lantern parade while crowds look on and...
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Bric-a-brac, Craft & Cake Sale at Sellindge Sports & Social Club
Swan Lane Sellindge TN25 6HB 9am - 1pm Enquiries call Jane Raffle Donations will go to the Pilgrims Hospice 07850 722319
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FIRST HINTS OF SPRING
Snowdrops are a wonderful sign that our gardens are beginning to awaken from their winter slumber and preparing to blossom for another year. Kent has some beautiful gardens where you can admire carpets of stunning snowdrops as part of the National...
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ARTISTIC ESCAPES
If you need some creative inspiration, it’s time to get out of the house and immerse yourself in the colourful world of art. Whether you’re into thoughtprovoking photography or largerthan-life sculptures, here are five new exhibitions where you can...
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JANUARY JOLLIES
Some may argue that January is the gloomiest month of the year — but it doesn’t have to be. Get out and about and make the most of the month with these five fantastic events taking place all over Kent. DETLING ANTIQUES AND VINTAGE FAIR Discover...
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ANY DREAM WILL DO
Aclassic musical will be bringing all the colours of the rainbow to Kent audiences this month. A new production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat is coming straight from the London Palladium and spending 12 nights in the county. The...
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FESTIVE REFRESH
If you’re suffering from a not-sofestive hangover or have overdone it on mince pies and turkey, you can escape the slump with a Boxing Day walk, run or swim. So, whether it’s a daring cold water dip or a brisk winter walk, peel yourself off the sofa...
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HAPPY HO-HO- HOLIDAYS
With the festive excitement buzzing around us all and the smell of gingerbread and mulled wine in the air, it can be hard to think about anything other than the big day. However, parents out there will know that, unfortunately, a visit from Santa on...
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LIGHTING UP CHRISTMAS
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to come face-to-face with medieval dragons or discover magnificent relics from the Middle Ages? A colourful new light show is helping to bring these stunning moments from English history to life with...
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A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Step back in time and enjoy a Victorian Christmas with all the trimmings. One of Kent’s most historic towns will be steeped in 19th century décor and glowing lanterns, taking visitors back hundreds of years to a Dickensian December. The high street...
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ALL ABOARD!
Afestive experience that now attracts more than 30,000 visitors is celebrating a decade in the making. The Elf Express started in 2015, drawing in small crowds of around 400 people from the local community, and has grown over the last 10 years to...
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CLOCK’S TICKING…
The Christmas Countdown is on and even the biggest Scrooge can't argue with how wonderful the county looks as fairy lights are switched on and festive markets appear in all our main towns. Turn to to plan your trips to Kent's winter wonderlands and get...
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November to remember
November is here, and that means winter weather, brilliant bonfires and festive fairs. If you want to make sure you and your family don’t miss out on a moment of fun this month, here are five of Kent’s fantastic events to put in your...
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CELEBRATE THE SEASON
Whether it’s freshly caught oysters off the Whitstable coast or sparkling wine from the North Downs, Kent is well known for its mouth-watering food and drink. These seven farmers’ markets are taking over the Garden of England this weekend, so grab...
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SPINE-TINGLING SOUNDS
From John Carpenter’s creepy film scores that have sent chills through generations of cinema-goers to spine-tingling family favourites like the Addams Family and Ghostbusters, movie soundtracks can help set a truly terrifying tone at Halloween. If...
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SEALS OF APPROVAL
Set sail along Kent’s beautiful rivers and discover herds of seals this autumn. The county is home to hundreds of marine mammals and eagle-eyed nature lovers can see them ducking and diving through the water on a seal-spotting boat trip. Recently, the...
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FOLK BACK IN TOWN
Morris dancers in their hundreds are just days away from descending on a quiet Kent town for an annual festival. This year’s Tenterden Folk Festival is celebrating its 31st year with four days of traditional music, dance and sing-alongs. It all kicks...
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