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OCTOBER

THURSDAY 28 OCTOBER
Therapy Room Comedy Club
Therapy Room aims to bring the intelligent, forward- thinking West Kent audience cutting edge out of town comedy acts, as well as providing local acts with a stage upon which to introduce talents.
7pm, £10, The Brew House Hotel, Warwick Park, Tunbridge Wells, 0844 884113.

THURSDAY 28 OCTOBER-SATURDAY 30 OCTOBER
Horsham Town Centre Festival
Taking a Hallowe’en theme, Horsham town centre will come to life with traditional funfair rides, ghoulish street theatre, live music, creative workshops, fancy-dress competitions and Trick or Treating over three days of exciting festival fun.
10am-8pm, free, town centre, Horsham, 01403 215279.

FRIDAY 29 OCTOBER
Canary Wolf Blues
9pm, free entry, Red Rooster Blues & Roots Club, The Chequers, Broadway, Lamberhurst.

FRIDAY 29 OCTOBER-SUNDAY 31 OCTOBER
Craft in Focus
A great event for those searching for those seeking something different, plus exciting fashion and accessories.
Fri 12pm-5pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm, £3.50, Sevenoaks School, High Street, Sevenoaks, 01622 747325.

SATURDAY 30 OCTOBER
Cranbrook Apple & History Fayre
Entertainment includes Morris dancing, folk band, folk dancing, fairground organ, craft fair, history in the shop windows and much more. The windmill and other attractions will also be open.
10am-4pm, free,Cranbrook, Kent, 01580 713072.

SATURDAY 30 OCTOBER
Hallowe’en Ghost Tours
For one night only, those with nerves of steel can enjoy a rare opportunity to explore Hever Castle by dark. Guests should prepare to be chilled to the bone as they encounter the most sinister elements of the castle. Advanced booking required.
6:30pm-8:30pm, £15, Hever Castle, Hever, Nr Edenbridge, 01732 865224.

SATURDAY 30 OCTOBER
Art Exhibition & Sale
Free admission and free refreshments.
9:30am-4pm, Lucas Hall, Waldron, 01435 866026.

SATURDAY 30 OCTOBER & SUNDAY 31 OCTOBER
Leigh Art & Craft Group
Leigh Art & Craft Group will be holding an Exhibition and Sale of work at Leigh Large Village Hall. Refreshments will be available throughout the day.
10am-4pm, free entry, Leigh Large Village Hall, Leigh.

SATURDAY 23 OCTOBER-SUNDAY 31 OCTOBER
Halloween Week
The terrifying witches at Borde Hill return to their haunted house in the enchanted garden this Halloween. Take part in the spooktacular hunt and search for the clues hidden by the wicked witches. 10am-6pm, adult £7.50, child £4.50, Borde Hill Garden. Balcombe Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 884121.

NOVEMBER

MONDAY 1 NOVEMBER
Shakespeare 4 Kidz:
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Fairies and fun, royalty and romance, magic and misunderstandings: A Midsummer Night's Dream has them all. The Bard's comedy gets a musical transformation from Shakespeare 4 Kidz, whose dazzling version has proved a huge hit every time it has toured.
10:30am, 1:30pm, tickets from £16, Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 530613.

MONDAY 1 NOVEMBER
Rye Health Walk
Gentle short walk at your own pace. Join us on a lovely country walk, circle around the town or venture out to Rye Harbour. The walk is all on the flat on surfaced paths and suitable for wheelchairs and buggies. No need to book, just turn up.
10am-11am, Gibbet Marsh Car Park, Udimore Road,
Rye, 01424 446395

MONDAY 1 NOVEMBER-SUNDAY 7 NOVEMBER
Royal National Lifeboat Institution Charity Stall
Christmas Cards, calendars and a wonderful selection of gifts. The stand is located outside Fenwicks.
Weekdays 9am-6pm, Thurs 9am-8pm, Sun 10:30am-4:30pm, Royal Victoria Place, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 654630.

MONDAY 1 NOVEMBER-SUNDAY 14 NOVEMBER
Rise & Fall of the Sussex Seaside Resort
A collection of urban landscapes from Hastings to Brighton, Low Season looks at how local resort towns failed to adapt to the loss of the traditional English seaside tourist and are now attempting to reinvent themselves.
10am-5pm, free entry, 38 Robertson Street, Hastings.

MONDAY 1 NOVEMBER-WEDNESDAY 17 NOVEMBER
The Beat Hotel by Harold Chapman
Enjoy the photographic work of Harold Chapman.
Mon-Fri 9:30am-5pm, Sat 9:30am-1pm, The TOPFOTO Gallery, 1 Fircroft Way, Edenbridge, 01732 863939.

MONDAY 1 NOVEMBER-WEDNESDAY 15 DECEMBER
Ghostly Walks & Talks
As darkness draws in, The Historic Dockyard Chatham is shrouded in an eerie atmosphere providing the perfect backdrop for stories of history, intrigue, murder and mystery mixed with a little adventure and romance!
7pm, adult £10, child £8, Historic Dockyard Chatham, 01634 823815..

MONDAY 1 NOVEMBER-SATURDAY 18 DECEMBER
Celebrating 100 Years of Guiding
A new guest exhibition of badges, books, uniforms and photographs looking back on the history of Guides and Brownies in the last century – nationally and locally. Highlights include uniforms from the 1940s and 1960s and lots of local photographs, with the opportunity of recognising yourself or people you know.
Weds-Fri 2pm-4:30pm, Thurs & Sat 10am-4:30pm, Sun 2pm-4:30pm, Eden Valley Museum, Church House, High Street Edenbridge, 01732 868102.

TUESDAY 2 NOVEMBER
John Bishop: Live
The multi-award-winning comedian and star of Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre's Roadshow, Skins, Mock the Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats, performs his brand new show.
8pm, £20, Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 530613.

WEDNESDAY 3 NOVEMBER
Paul Dunton & Guests
One of the UK's leading original music showcases, the shows take place on Wednesday and Sunday evenings at The Grey Lady Music Lounge, featuring only the very best local soloists and acoustic bands.
7:15pm £5 The Grey Lady Music Lounge, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, www.paulduntonandguests.com.

WEDNESDAY 3 NOVEMBER
Jim Crawford
A special night with this highly regarded bluesman.
9pm, free entry, Blues with Bottle Club, The Anchor, London Road, Sevenoaks.

WEDNESDAY 3 NOVEMBER
The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular
It’s fun all the way as the ‘Purveyors of Cool’ come to town with a fabulous show featuring some of the greatest music of the 20th century. Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis delivered in true Vegas style. Visit www.brandywinemusic.co.uk.
8pm, £18.50, Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks, 01732 450175.

THURSDAY 4 NOVEMBER
Comedy Café at Trinity
Line-Up including Paul Tonkinson: “excellent, extremely talented” (Time Out), Dave Twentyman: “Fantastic improvisation” (The Frog and Bucket) and Ben Norris: “The laid-back charm of a jazz saxophonist” (The Stage).
8pm, tickets from £14, Trinity Theatre, Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 678678.

THURSDAY 4 NOVEMBER
Jenny Sinclair: Old Dog New Tricks
Off she goes again, proving that there's life in the old dog and what's more she's got some new tricks!
8pm, tickets from £17.50, Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 530613.

THURSDAY 4 NOVEMBER
Dominic Evergreen Paintings & Prints
Landscape oil paintings with intuitive and abstract qualities. Intimately scaled landscapes are displayed with larger works.
Mon-Sat 10:30-5pm, Sun11am-4pm, Hop Gallery, Star Brewery, Castle Ditch Lane, Lewes.

THURSDAY 4 NOVEMBER
Making The Most of Your Money
Learn more about taking control of your finances, borrowing, protecting family and possessions, saving and investing, and planning for retirement. With consumer financial education body 'Money made clear'. No selling. No jargon. Just the facts.
2pm-3pm, Polegate Library, Windsor Way, Polegate.

FRIDAY 5 NOVEMBER
Steve Harley Acoustic
7:30pm, £22.50, Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 530613.

FRIDAY 5 NOVEMBER & SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER
La Bohème
Opera South East presents Puccini’s most loved opera ever written. Its soaring melodies and vignettes of student life are both affecting and enduring.
7:30pm, tickets £16/£12, White Rock Theatre, Hastings, 01424 462288.

FRIDAY 5 NOVEMBER-THURSDAY 23 DECEMBER
Artisan at Tunbridge Wells Museum
Artisan introduces you to the best contemporary art on offer from around the south east. Packed with unique items, Artisan will feature an extravaganza of the area’s most exceptional artists and makers.
Free entry, Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery, Civic Way, Mount Pleasant, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 554171.

SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER
Kids & Kaboodle Sale
Kids & Kaboodle is hosting its children’s nearly-new sale on the first Saturday in November.
10:30am-2:30pm, adult £1, children free, Blackhurst Lane Sports Centre, Kent.

SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER & SUNDAY 7 NOVEMBER
Leeds Castle Fireworks
Hailed as one of the finest firework displays in the country. A pyrotechnic spectacular set to foot tapping film scores all the family can sing along to. Come for the evening performance or arrive early to catch the afternoon entertainment. The event is supported by Heart FM.
Adult £17, Child £10, Leeds Castle, Maidstone, 01622 765400

SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER
Lifeboats Charity Fayre
Gifts, cake stall, grand raffle, white elephant stall, Christmas cards, homecrafts and more. All proceeds to the RNLI Lifeboat charity. Entry cost includes coffee and biscuits.
10am-12pm, adults 50p, children 20p, Catholic Hall, Lower Green Road, Pembury.

SUNDAY 6 NOVEMBER
Fireworks at Dunorlan Park
The firework display at Dunorlan Park is Tunbridge Wells Round Table's biggest event of the year.
5:30pm for 6:45pm start, tickets from £6, Dunorlan Park, Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 515675.

SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER
Children's Nearly New Sale
Hosted by Kids & Kaboodle.
10:30am-2:30pm, adults £1, children free, Blackhurst Lane Sports Centre, www.kidsandkaboodlesales.co.uk.

SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER
Fireworks Spectacular
Get ready for a fireworks party to remember at The Hop Farm. The hugely popular fireworks display is back with a bang!
Gates open at 1pm, adults £11, children £6, The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, 01622 872068.

SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER
Special Excursion
The Bluebell Railway is running a special excursion train from Hastings to their new station at East Grinstead. The restored 1950s train will offer travellers the opportunity to make a start on their Christmas shopping and explore the different stops on the way. The tickets include unlimited travel on the Bluebell Railway.
£30, 01825 720800.

SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER
Fabulous Fireworks
Breathtaking aerial fireworks to music with a mini Victorian funfair.
Groombridge Place Gardens, Groombridge, 01892 861444.

SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER
Tunbridge Wells Embroiderers Guild
An invitation to join the 35th Birthday party celebrations and hear an exciting talk by Carole Naylor. Includes celebratory refreshments.
2:30pm, tickets £5, St James Church Hall, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 653704.

SATURDAY 6 OCTOBER
Charity Fund Raiser
All money raised donated to Open Hands, a local charity supporting neglected children and impoverished Roma families within Romania. Good quality second-hand clothes, books, toys, bric-a-brac for sale. Also fair trade cafe serving drinks and delicious home-made cakes.
10am-12:30pm, Christ Church, Beacon Road, Crowborough.

SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER & SUNDAY 7 NOVEMBER
Gwyneth’s African Party Night
Rock to the best African inspired bands, shake your hips to soulful grooves, move your feet to top DJs playing African music. Takes place on the second Saturday of every month.
Sat 9pm-2am, tickets £12, The Green Room, Chatsworth Hotel, Carlisle Parade, Hastings, 01424 451127.

SUNDAY 7 NOVEMBER
Come & Sing Handel’s Messiah!
Enjoy singing the familiar choruses of this famous oratorio. Bring your own score if possible.
6:30pm, The Drive Methodist Church, Sevenoaks, 01732 450355.

SUNDAY 7 NOVEMBER
Mind Body & Spirit Fair
Discover at Holistic Heaven free workshops to help visitors understand alternative treatments and there will be over 100 different therapies and products to experience and discover.
10am-5pm, adults £3, Oakley House, 358 Bromley Common, Bromley, 0845 3024914.

SUNDAY 7 NOVEMBER
Black Cat Day 2010
Come and join the fun at the Black Cat Day at the National Cat Adoption Centre. It’ll be fun for all the family including games, stalls, tombola, raffle, face painting, a pumpkin competition, behind the scenes tours and lots more! There will be a prize for the Best Scary Costume, and a spooky Ghost Walk in the woods.
10am-4pm, National Cat Adoption Centre, Chelwood Gate, Haywards Heath, 01825 741330.

MONDAY 8 NOVEMBER
Martyn Wyndham-Read
One of the most popular singers on the circuit. Fantastic voice, great songs and one of the nicest people you’ll ever meet. Accompanied by Iris Bishop, a goddess on anything squeezed. AlsoJohn Cullen’s Birthday! 8pm, tickets £6, The Beacon, Tea Garden Lane, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 524252

WEDNESDAY 10 NOVEMBER
PEACEMAKERS
Presented by Menagerie Theatre Company, Peacemakers is a delicious double-bill of politically aware plays – a comedy about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and a drama about war journalism.
7:30pm, tickets £10/students £5, PATS Dance Studio, University of Surrey, Guildford, 01483 686876.

WEDNESDAY 10 NOVEMBER
Stick Man
From the book by Julia Donaldson. Touching, funny and utterly original, this brand new show is a surefire hit. Suitable for children aged four plus.
4:30pm, £8.50, The Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, 01293 553636.

WEDNESDAY 10 NOVEMBER-SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER
Bugsy Malone
This slapstick musical comedy follows rivalry between two half-witted street gangs and the washed up well intentioned one time boxer.
Weds & Sat 7:30pm, Matinee Thurs & Sat 2:30pm, adults £12, child £8, White Rock Theatre, Hastings 01424 462288.

WEDNESDAY 10 NOVEMBER-SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER
Hay Fever
Presented by The Sevenoaks Players and written by Noel Coward, is best described as high farce and a comedy of manners. Set in the 1920s, we meet the Bliss family at home with their unfortunate weekend guests.
8pm, matinee 2:30pm, tickets Weds/Sat mat £10, Thurs/Fri/Sat eve £12, Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks, 01732 450175.

THURSDAY 11 NOVEMBER
Orange Circus
An American-themed night full of music and entertainment from the Orange Circus, plus American food including ribs and burgers. 8pm, tickets £16 (including food), The Grey Lady Music Lounge, 70-72 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 544700.

THURSDAY 11 NOVEMBER
Christmas Fair
A perfect opportunity to avoid the hustle and bustle of busy town centres with a spot of early Christmas shopping at Chiddingstone Castle’s Christmas Fair.
10am-3pm, £2.50, Chiddingstone Castle, Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, 01892 870347.

THURSDAY 11 NOVEMBER
Band Of The Brigade of Gurkhas
In aid of The Royal Star & Garter Homes with the Band of The Brigade of Gurkhas.
7:30pm, tickets £14, Trinity Theatre, Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 678678.

THURSDAY 11 NOVEMBER-saturday 13 november
Cranbrook Art Show
Carefully selected artwork from the wealth of local professional artists and the result is a fascinating and eclectic mixture encompassing painting, sculpture, art ceramics, jewellery, and textile art.
Vestry Hall, Stone Street, Cranbrook.

FRIDAY 12 NOVEMBER
The Barcodes
9pm, free, Red Rooster Blues & Roots Club, The Chequers, Broadway, Lamberhurst.

FRIDAY 12 NOVEMBER
A Doll's House
Presented by Black Ram Theatre Company Henrik Ibsen's most iconic and famed play, A Doll's House charts the final days of Nora Helmer's marriage, and her life as a wife and mother. Lifting the lid on conventional romance in Victorian marriage, A Doll's House tells a startlingly honest tale of one individual’s struggle for her own freedom.
8pm, £12, Trinity Theatre, Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 678678.

FRIDAY 12 NOVEMBER
Out Of The Sky
Museum open evening and talk by John Froud about a Bristol Beaufighter that crashed near Church Street in Edenbridge.
7:30pm, tickets £3, Eden Valley Museum, Church House, Edenbridge, 01732 868102.

FRIDAY 12 NOVEMBER
Ladies’ Night & Pamper Evening
An evening of shopping and treatments awaits you, stalls already booked include Phoenix cards, leather goods, Rudolph and friends, Christmas ornaments and many more, as well as treatments such as Indian Head massage and Reflexology.
7pm-10pm, tickets £5, Hernhill Village Hall, Hernhill, Faversham, 01227 750256.

FRIDAY 12 NOVEMBER
Curry & Beer Night
The Henfield Hall will play host to the 11-piece band RetrOactive in a fun-filled curry and beer night, all in aid of HART (Henfield Area Response Team). The evening promises to be a truly memorable night full of dance floor favourites in a show that will get everyone up on their feet.
8pm-11:55pm, £15, Village Hall, High Street, Henfield, W. Sussex, 07702 094540.

SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER
The Little Big Club
A fantastic new 70-minute theatrical and musical extravaganza from Hit Entertainment and Premier Stage Productions that brings together an ensemble of the world's most popular preschool characters in one exciting adventure including Bob the Builder, Angelina Ballerina, Fireman Sam and lots more.
1pm-3:30pm, Ashcroft Theatre, Croydon, 0208 6889291.

SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER
Winter Exhibition
The Royal Tunbridge Wells Art Society will be holding their Winter Exhibition offering a great opportunity to buy a special picture for your home or a Christmas gift for a loved one.
10am-5pm, free entry, 61 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 514499.

SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER
RTE Vanbrugh Quartet
One of Europe’s most successful ensembles will be performing two of Beethoven's string quartets following a cycle of concerts at the Cadogan Hall.
7:30pm, tickets £15, St Mary's Church, Lamberhurst, 01892 891115.

SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER
Weald Choir
Conductor Michael Emery presents Mozart’s Coronation Mass, Vivaldi’s Gloria; Handel’s Zadok the Priest and Organ Concerto No.1 opus 4. With soloists Valda Wilson, Jane Haughton, Robin Green and Tim Baldwin, with The Weald Sinfonia and organist Nicholas Houghton.
7:30pm, adult £12, senior citizen £10, children £6, St Mary's Church, Wakehurst Drive, Crawley, 01293 439213.

SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER
KEMSA Young Musicians
KEMSA Young Performers. A showcase of youth talent from Kent Music.
7:30pm, tickets from £10, King Charles the Martyr Church, Warwick Park, Tunbridge Wells.

SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER
Charity Christmas Craft Fair
Stalss include silver jewellery, cup cakes, christmas wrappings, handmade Christmas cards, handbags, handmade candles, natural handmade perfume, antique handmade tablecloths, handmade wooden bowls, boxes and handmade kitchenware.
10am-4pm, Brandshatch Place Spa, Brandshatch Road, Fawkham, Sevenoaks, 07973 146010.

SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER-Friday 24 DECEMBER
Santa’s Magical Kingdom
Families will have an amazing time meeting Santa Claus and his reindeer, watching a story unfold in the sensational new multi sensory 4D cinema and discovering the interactive Ice walkway.
Tickets from £27.50, children under 18 months free, The Hop Farm, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, 01622 872068.

SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER-SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER
Mrs. Klein
Written by Nicholas Wright, a profound mother/child confrontation resolves in a sudden death mystery-under a cold all-seeing eye.
8pm, Sun 3pm, tickets £8, members £5, The Oast Theatre, Tonbridge Theatre and Arts Club, London Road, Tonbridge, 01732 363849.

SUNDAY 14 NOVEMBER
Essence of Ireland
Capturing the true spirit of the Emerald Isle, a breathtaking show of brilliant choreography, superb musicianship and dazzling costumes.
7:30pm, £18.50, The Hawth Theatre, Hawth Avenue, Crawley, 01293 553636.

SUNDAY 14 NOVEMBER
Sean Lock 2010 Tour
Lockipedia is the brand new stand-up show from the hilarious comedian Sean Lock, winner of The British Comedy Awards for Best Stand Up in 2000. Suitable for ages 14+.
8pm, £17.50, Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 530613.

WEDNESDAY 17 NOVEMBER
Steve Morrison & Richard Ansell
9pm, free, Blues with Bottle Club, The Anchor, London Road, Sevenoaks.

TUESDAY 16 NOVEMBER
The Likes of Us
The story of Dr Barnardo’s, with lyrics by Sir Tim Rice and music by Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber.
7:30pm-10pm, tickets £11, Pavillion Theatre, Worthing, 01903 206206.

WEDNESDAY 17 NOVEMBER
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Show
This stunning, new note-for-note production brings one of Rock 'n' Roll’s greatest landmark albums back to life in truly breathtaking fashion.
8pm, tickets from £24, Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 530613.

THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER
Hugh the Drover
New Sussex Opera present the romantic ballard opera Hugh the Drover, Vaughan Williams’ first completed opera, radiantly lyrical work performed by a distinguished cast.
7:30pm, tickets from £10, The Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks, 01732 450175.

FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER
Stardust Memories
Martin Nicholls and the Broadway Band and special guest trumpet virtuoso Andy Woon featuring some of the greatest songs of the 20th century, 'Stardust', 'Georgia', 'The Nearness of You', 'Lazy Bones' and many more.
7:30pm, tickets £10, The Church of St Alban, Frant 01892 750665.

FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER
Think Floyd
Regarded as the UK's number-one Pink Floyd tribute band, Think Floyd are renowned for their stunning celebration of the music of one of the world's greatest music icons.
8pm, £17, Stag Theatre, London Road, Sevenoaks, 01732 450175.

FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER
Ashdown Gallery
You are invited to the opening of this brand new gallery, which will showcase top quality works of art including paintings, ceramics and sculptures by established local artists.
8:30am-5pm, Ashdown Gallery, Forest Row, 0845 5190727.

FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER
Royal Marines Band Charity Concert
Seafarers UK, the leading maritime charity, is delighted to present once again at Tunbridge Wells, the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines Portsmouth, The Royal Band, under the direction of Major Tony Smallwood MA (Dist) PGDip (Adv) BMus (Hons) GCGI LRSM Royal Marines.
7:30pm, tickets £18, Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 530613.

FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER
Fonthill Christmas Market & Fair
Christmas Market with various stalls, including jewellery, wood carvings, Christmas floral arrangements, fresh produce, ski accessories and more, plus fun activities for the children including a visit to the Fonthill Fairy Godmother's grotto to make their Christmas wish!
2:30pm-6:30pm, free entry, Fonthill Lodge School, Coombe Hill Road, East Grinstead, 01342 321635.

SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER
The Black & White Ball
Enjoy an evening of dancing, eating and drinking while raising much needed funds for the Kent Air Ambulance organisation. Ticket price includes a drinks reception, 3 course meal and disco.
7:15pm, black tickets £65, white tickets £50, Salomons, David Salomons Centre, Broomhill Road, Southborough, 01892 723566.

SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER
Britten-Pears Ensemble
Committed to chamber music and with the desire to explore the repertoire for instrumental ensemble and voice, the core group of seven instrumentalists put on a fantastic show.
8pm, Big School, Tonbridge School, 01732 838698

SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER-SUNDAY 21 NOVEMBER
Festival Fair
Over 150 exhibitors showcasing their wares in a heated and carpeted marquee. Traditional and innovative gift ideas, stocking fillers and festive food & drink, plus Christmas card making for children. Tickets purchased from the castle are valid for a year.
10am-5pm, adult £17.50, child £10, Leeds Castle, Maidstone, Kent, 01622 880008.

SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER
Bagge & Armer
Talented local blues duo performing an eclectic mix of classic blues to country and Americana.
9pm, free at the Blues with Bottle Club, The Anchor, London Road, Sevenoaks, 01732 454898.

TUESDAY 21 NOVEMBER
Mayfield Festival Choir
Featuring music by Mozart, Stravinsky and Vaughan Williams.
7:30pm, tickets from £8, St Dunstan's Church, Mayfield, 01435 872460.

TUESDAY 21 NOVEMBER
Winter Craft & Gift Fair
A large variety of stalls, children’s activity room and charity raffle, set in a Victorian mansion surrounded by beautiful gardens, a perfect setting for a festive gift fair.
10am-5pm, Oakwood House, Oakwood Park, Maidstone, 077730 74010.

TUESDAY 23 NOVEMBER-SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER
Half A Sixpence
Presented by TWODS, a musical based on the novel by H G Wells, Book by Beverly Cross and Music and Lyrics by David Heneker.
Eve £7:30pm, Weds & Sat mat 2:30pm, tickets from £17, Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 530613.

TUESDAY 23 NOVEMBER-TUESDAY 21 DECEMBER
Richard Dwyer: Distance
The exhibition comprises a selection of paintings which fuse abstraction and landscape painting. The work evokes the undulating form and light which underlie nature.
7pm-9pm, free entry, Ripley Arts Centre, Bromley Arts Council, 24 Sundridge Avenue, Bromley, 0208 4645816.

TUESDAY 23 NOVEMBER-SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER
Jekyll & Hyde
Presented by the Oxted Operatic Society.
7:45pm, tickets from £10, Barn Theatre, Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, 01883 712241.

WEDNESDAY 24 NOVEMBER
Hurried Steps
A translation of the Italian play Passi Affrettatii tells the stories of women from around the world who have suffered forms of domestic violence. Presented by New Shoes Theatre, it's touring the UK to highlight The International Day of the Elimination of Violence Against Women.
8pm, free, The Forum, Fonthill, Tunbridge Wells, www.newshoestheatre.org.uk.

WEDNESDAY 24 NOVEMBER
Magical Millbrook Evening
Millbrook garden centre and café at Jarvis Brook will be hosting a festive event, allowing shoppers to browse, enjoy live entertainment, demonstrations and food tasting. They’ll also receive10% discount on purchases over £25. Raffle proceeds to charity.
7 - 9pm, free, Millbrook, Jarvis Brook, Crowborough, 01892 663822.

WEDNESDAY 24 NOVEMBER
The Wells & Weald
The making of the High Weald, a talk by Matthew Pitts. Bookings must be made in advance.
7:45pm, tickets from £5, Tunbridge Wells Museum, Civic Way, Mount Pleasant, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 554171.

WEDNESDAY 24 NOVEMBER
Fabian Perez Exhibition
Celebrating the works of art by artist Fabian Perez.
6pm-8pm, Artique Galleries, 43 High Street, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 520571.

WEDNESDAY 24 NOVEMBER-SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER
Guys and Dolls
7:30pm, Thurs & Sat matinee 2:30pm, tickets £17/£19, Churchill Theatre, Bromley, 0208 6585117.

THURSDAY 25 NOVEMBER
Therapy Room Comedy Club
Comedy acts including Carey Marx, Paul McCaffery and Erich McElroy with MC Simon Upsall.
7pm, tickets from £10, The Brew House Hotel, Warwick Park, Tunbridge Wells, 0844 884 113.

FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER
Debra Giles' Midnight Train
Debra Giles' powerful vocals are perfectly complemented by the talented members of this blues band, featuring legendary Sam Kelly on drums, Steve Oakman on keyboards, Pete Emery on lead guitar and Chris Belshaw on bass. With influences from Bonnie Raitt to Bill Withers and Steely Dan…Funky, sultry and sophisticated.
7:30pm, tickets £14, Plaza Suite, Stag Community Arts Centre, London Road, Sevenoaks, 01732 450175.

FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER
The Rifles: Acoustic
The Forum presents The Rifles, an indie rock band heavily influenced by The Clash, The Jam and 90s Britpop.
8pm, tickets £10, The Forum, Fonthill, The Common, Tunbridge Wells.

SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER
Craft Fair
Around 30 tables full of beautiful handmade gifts for all. Morning coffee and cake and afternoon tea served all day.
11am-4pm, adults £1, children free, St Johns Church Hall, St John,s Road, Tunbridge Wells.

SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER
Christmas Craft Market
Santa's Grotto, games and fun for children, coffee, teas, lunches, handmade and decorated craft items, cakes, cards, books and lots more and New 2 You Toy Sale.
11am-3pm, United Church Premises, Croft Road, Crowborough, 01892 652996.

SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER
Pepenbury Charity Quiz Night
On 27th November at Pembury Village Hall 7pm
Test your general knowledge and support a good local cause.
7pm, Pembury Village Hall, teams of 6-8 welcomed, tickets £10 pp including supper, contact Nigel Hill on 01892 652996.

SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER
Advent Concert
A varied programme of music to lift your hearts, including carols for all, featuring singers from Hillview Adult Community Choir, Solefield
Chamber Choir and Solefield Adult Choir, local schools and soloists.
7pm, tickets £5, St Peter and St Paul's Church, Tonbridge, 01732 365392.

SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER
Christmas Fair
Leigh Primary School is holding an annual Christmas Fair with Christmas stalls, fun activities for children, tombola, homemade goodies, refreshments, mulled wine and their very own Father Christmas. All proceeds go towards various school projects.
1pm-4pm, adults £1, OAP 50p, Leigh Primary School, High Street, Leigh, 01732 832660.

SUNDAY 28 NOVEMBER
Open Auditions
Calling all stars and starlets! Open auditions
for the timeless classic The Wizard of Oz to be performed in June 2011. Run by the Ariel Drama Academy.
Please visit www.arielct.co.uk for more information
or call 01444 250407.

WEDNESDAY 1 DECEMBER-TUESDAY 7 DECEMBER
The Red Nose Rocket
Moneypenny Productions return to create a new Christmas show especially for Trinity. The Red Nose Rocket is full of festive music, puppetry and dazzling visuals to tell a story of foggy Christmas Eve.
A fantastic, new musical show for children aged 4+ and their families.
Wed-Fri 10:30am & 1:30pm, Sat-Sun 11am-3pm, Mon-Tues 10:30am, tickets £5, Trinity Theatre, Church Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 678678.

SATURDAY 4 DECEMBER - 24 DECEMBER
LaplandUK
The award-winning magical Christmas experience has announced its dates! The multi-million pound, interactive theatrical production which creates Father Christmas's arctic homeland has become the essential destination for families. Booking is essential.
9am-10pm, tickets range from £44.50, Bewl Water Estate, Lamberhurst, Kent, 0871 6207063.

ODEON CINEMA

Dinner for Schmucks (12A)
FRIDAY 3 SEPTEMBER
Tim (Rudd) is a rising executive who “succeeds” in finding the perfect guest, IRS employee Barry (Carell), for his boss’s monthly event, a so-called, “dinner for idiots”, which offers certain advantages to the exec who shows up with the biggest buffoon.

Resident Evil: Afterlife 3d
FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
In a world ravaged by a virus infection, turning its victims into the Undead, Alice (Jovovich), continues on her journey to find survivors and lead them to safety. Her deadly battle with the Umbrella Corporation reaches new heights, but Alice gets some unexpected help from an old friend. A lead that promises a safe haven from the Undead takes them to Los Angeles, but when they arrive the city is overrun by thousands of Undead-and Alice and her comrades are about to step into a deadly trap.




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