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JULY

Sunday 25 July to Saturday 28 August
Summer Holiday Fun - Back to the 1940’s
On Sundays ‘Toys were us’ storytelling from Aardvark productions for all the family on Sunday afternoons 2pm-3.30pm. Birds on display from 12pm and flying at 3pm. Craft activities and traditional playground games for children (also on Thursdays).
Penshurst Place. www.penshurstplace.com

Thursday 29 July
John Etheridge Quartet
John Etheridge has been described by Pat Metheny as “One of the best guitarists in the world”. He is joined by a trio of musicians playing an eclectic mix of blues, soul and funk.
7.30-10pm, The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells. Free.

Friday 30 July
Canary Wolf blues duo
Red Rooster Blues & Roots Club.
Free at the Chequers, Broadway, Lamberhurst, TN3 8DB, 8.30 for 9pm.

Saturday 31 July
Maidstone River Festival 2010
Free family entertainment including performances by local clubs and dance schools. Events will be live from 10am. Maidstone Town Centre. www.maidstoneriverfestival.com

AUGUST

SUNDAY 1 AUGUST
Summer Diesel Gala
Enjoy the fleet of heritage diesels as they take over from the steam trains.
Tickets, £12 adults, £6 children, 10:30am, Spa Valley Railway, West Station, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 537715.

SUNDAY 1 AUGUST
Duck Soup
The Blues Duo combine their formidable talents as guitarists and vocalists and put on an acoustic night of entertainment with blues, rock, soul and country music.
7:45pm, Mount Edgcumbe, Fine Bar, Brasserie and Hotel, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 526823.

SUNDAY 1 AUGUST
Big Band Concert
The ever-popular Christ’s Hospital big band returns for the summer concert. Spanning decades of jazz and big band music, the band will play a mixture of old and new pieces, including some small group jazz and a number of vocal items.
8pm, tickets £12, Christ’s Hospital, West Sussex, Horsham, 01403 247644.

SUNDAY 1 AUGUST
Lavender Tour
Enjoy a summer tour of the nursery and field with distillation demonstration and light refreshments. A talk will be given on the great diversity of lavenders and guests can take in the relaxing aroma during the lavender distillation demonstration.
3pm, tickets £5, Downderry Nursery, Pillar Box Lane, Hadlow, Tonbridge, 01732 810081.

SUNDAY 1 AUGUST
64th Cranleigh Show
The Cranleigh Show is one of the oldest one-day agricultural shows in the country. There will be judging of beef cattle, sheep, pigs, equestrian events with show jumping and donkey classes, traditional countryside displays and stands offering the best of regional food, drinks and crafts.
8am-5:15pm, tickets, adults £12, children £5, Cranleigh Showground, Cranleigh, Surrey, 01306 712050.

SUNDAY 1 AUGUST
History Show
Memorabillia from the archives with fascinating old photographs, with additional material kindly supplied by the Brenchley and Matfield Historic Society and others.
10am-5pm, tickets £5, Marle Place Road, Brenchley, 01892 722304.

SUNDAY 1 AUGUST
Balloons, Bikes & Ferraris
Millions of pounds worth of Ferraris, magical hot air balloons and fabulous Italian bikes, combined with the sounds of the Croydon Steel Orchestra.
10am-5pm, adults £9.95, children £8.45, Groombridge Place, Groombridge, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 861444.

SUNDAY 1 AUGUST
Knockholt & Chevening Walk
You’re invited to take part in a ten-and-a-half-mile walk around Knockholt and Chevening.
10am, meet at Tally Ho Pub, Knockholt. Sevenoaks Ramblers, 01732 762172.

SUNDAY 1 AUGUST–TUESDAY 17 AUGUST
An Image of Itself
Featuring key pieces from the Olive Matthews Collection, this exhibition explores the way fashion is constantly influenced by the styles of the past.
Admission free, Tues-Fri 12:30-4:30pm, Sat 11am-4pm, Chertsey Museum, The Cedars, 33 Windsor Street, Chertsey, Surrey .

SUNDAY 1 AUGUST–SATURDAY 28 AUG
Summer Exhibition
Ancient Wisdom – find out what the ancients did for us! Shoot down a castle wall with a Roman catapult and see how the Egyptians locked their doors. Build an aqueduct to guide water to a village and try the Greek way of using the sun to burn the enemy’s ships. There is art and music as well and you can even write your name in hieroglyphics.
Kingston Museum, Wheatfield Way, Kingston, Surrey, 0208 5476460.

SUNDAY 1 August–SATURDAY 28 AUG
Jousting Tournaments
The Knights of the Blue Order, for the first time ever, will be taking on their arch-rivals from the Red Banner in a series of exhilarating full gallop jousts! Spectators will be treated to exciting displays of action, stunts, falls and fights as the Knights of Royal England bring the medieval sport of jousting to life.
Tues-Thurs 7:30pm, Fri 5:30pm and 8:30pm, Sat 2:30pm and 7:30pm, tickets from £17.50, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, 01732 866114.

SUNDAY 1 August–SATURDAY 2 OCT
Curiouser and Curiouser
In Alice in Wonderland, Alice encounters ordinary and extra-ordinary aspects of everyday objects. Take a journey through wonderland yourself in this special art gallery.
Free admission, 9:30am-5pm, Tunbridge Wells Museum and Art Gallery, Civic Centre, Mount Pleasant, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 554171.

MONDAY 2 August–SATURDAY 7 AUG
The Tempest
Guildford Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare’s epic tale of magic and power set on an island where nothing is quite what it seems. Staged at the stunning University of Surrey Lake, the company’s infectious sense of fun and passion for site-specific invention, promises to make their 10th production one not to miss.
7:30pm, Sat matinee 2:30pm, tickets £18.50, University of Surrey Lake, Guildford, Surrey, 01483 300800.

TUESDAY 3 AUGUST
Tudor Costumes at Knole
Children can come along to Knole every Tuesday in school summer holidays and enjoy trying on various Tudor costumes. Lord Sackville’s private garden will also be open.
11am-3pm, adults £10.50, children £5.25, Knole, Knole Lane, Sevenoaks, 01732 811314.

WEDNESDAY 4 AUGUST
The Merry Wives of Windsor
The Hazlitt and Changeling will be twinkling this summer with their tenth outdoor Shakespeare. Set in the 1950s with skiffle songs and quiffs, this year’s show promises to be a romp around sunny England. It’s one of the few English comedies Shakespeare wrote and was the Only Fools and Horses of its time.
7:30pm, tickets £15, The Friars, Aylesford, 01622 758611.

WEDNESDAY 4 AUGUST
Ewell Walk
Stroll through 10,000 years of history and learn something of the history of Ewell village. Discover its sacred prehistoric spring, Roman road, and Roman sacred shafts, flour and gunpower mills, its buildings and hear stories of its folk, a Civil War battle and visit its historic watch house jail.
2-4pm, tickets £3. Bourne Hall, Spring Street, Ewell, Epsom Surrey, 0208 3939571.

WEDNESDAY 4 AUGUST
Beauty and the Beast
Chapterhouse theatre company presents the classic fairytale, Beauty and the Beast. It’s a heart-warming story of fun and friendship, with a fairytale fancy dress parade during the interval – a Chapterhouse tradition! Bring a picnic and enjoy a family evening of theatre under the stars in the magical forest.
5:30pm, adults £12, children £8, Alice Holt Forest. Farhnam, Surrey, 01252 745444.

THURSDAY 5 AUGUST
Outside The Box Comedy
Enjoy some of the best comedy acts in the UK, with resident host Maff Brown. The talent is ‘mouthwatering’, don’t miss it!
8pm, tickets £14, Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks, 01732 450175.

THURSDAY 5 AUGUST
Everything All The Time
The opening night of UK artist Pete Fleming’s work, focusing on using communication technology to generate space for dialogue, to open up coded circuits.
6:30-9:30pm, Wobblybridge Art Gallery, 92 Camden Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 548260.

THURSDAY 5 AUGUST
Family Map Challenge
An exciting way to experience Bedgebury’s Pinetum. Come and pit yourselves against the clock to find the markers hidden around the site. Families and groups will find their own way around with a special map. A basic briefing will make sure you don’t get lost.
10am-12pm, tickets from £6, Bedgebury National Pinetum and Forest, Bedgebury Road, Goudhurst, 01580 879820.

THURSDAY 5 AUGUST
Night Walk
Join experts from Kent Bat Group and park rangers to discover and learn about the wildlife of the night. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Booking is required.
8-9:30pm, tickets £3.50, Brockhill Country Park, Sandling Road, Saltwood, 01303 266327.

THURSDAY 5 August–FRIDAY 6 AUGUST
Cinema Under the Stars
Bring a picnic, your friends, sit back and relax watching great movies in the open air. Top Gun, Toy Story and much more. Visit www.lady-in-red.co.uk for more information.
7:30pm, tickets £8.50 in advance, £12 on the door, Nutfield Priory Hotel & Spa, Nutfield Road, Redhill, Surrey, 0208 5440525.

THURSDAY 5 August–SAT 7 AUGUST
The Sussex Guild Contemporary Craft Fair
You are invited to join in the 40th Anniversary celebrations. Designer makers will show and demonstrate a variety of contemporary and traditional crafts including a potter at his wheel, woodturning and embroidery machine. There will be an exhibition of past members’ work in the main house and a storyteller.
10:30am-5:30pm, Michelham Priory, Arlington, East Sussex, 01323 844224.

FRIDAY 6 AUGUST
Drop in and Dig
Have a go at being an amateur archaeologist! Dig for a variety of local finds. Draw and identify your finds and take home a souvenir. Part of UK-wide Festival of British Archaeology.
10:30am-3pm, East Grinstead Museum, Old Market Yard, Cantelupe Road, East Grinstead, 01342 302233.

FRIDAY 6 AUGUST
The Kent Carters
The old-time concert party is a friendly gathering for old-time and bluegrass musicians.
8pm, St Julians Club, St Julians Road, Sevenoaks, 01732 458261.

FRIDAY 6 AUGUST
Batty About the Castle
Discover the fascinating world of bats of Chiddingstone Castle during an evening Bat Walk, through the beautiful countryside that surrounds Chiddingstone Castle. Booking is essential.
Tickets £3 members, £5 non-members, all children £1, 8-9:30pm, Chiddingstone Castle, Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, 01892 870347.

SATURDAY 7 AUGUST-16 August
Art for Now
New works by Janet Edwards, Patricia Jacobs, Rosalind Plumley and Janet Rucker.
Free entry, 10am-5pm each day, 61 The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells.

SATURDAY 7 AUGUST
Opera Glorioso
Come and enjoy opera in the open! A marvellous combination of sight, sound and entertainment for all the family. The stage and abbey ruins will be floodlit after dark as a mixture of scenes and arias from some of the most loved operas are brought to life. Don’t forget your picnic.
7:30pm, tickets from £25, Bayham Abbey, School Hill, Lamberhurst, 01892 891115.

SATURDAY 7 AUGUST
Re-use and Recycle Art Workshops
Have fun with fabric with a series of special art workshops for adults and children, running as part of the Community Curators exhibition.
Admission free, 10am-3pm, Trinity & Town and Country Foundation Gallery, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 554171.

SATURDAY 7 AUGUST
Battle Proms
Cannons, cavalry, Spitfire and top class soloists ending in a spectacular display of fireworks set against the stunning lakes and parkland. Visit www.bordehill.co.uk for more information.
Tickets adults £30, children £15, Borde Hill Garden, Balcombe Road, Haywards Heath, 01444 884121.

SUNDAY 8 AUGUST
The Fab Beatles
The Fab Beatles show starts with early ‘Hamburg’ material and goes right through all the singles and album tracks to ‘Let It Be’ and the ‘Break Up’, with a repertoire that is second to none.
8pm, tickets £12, Festival Theatre, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, 01732 866114.

SUNDAY 8 AUGUST
Saint Hill Gala Classical Concert
An evening of classical delights, featuring international concert pianist Gabriel Arnold and Mike Perroud. Songs and arias from opera and shows and much more. The concert is preceded by drinks on the terrace.
Drinks 6:30pm, concert £7:30pm, tickets £8.50, Saint Hill Manor, Saint Hill Road, East Grinstead, 01342 317057.

WEDNESDAY 14 August–SATURDAY 14 AUGUST
Summer Holiday
Based on the film ‘Summer Holiday’ the Kenley Holiday Workshop put on the stage adaptation of the much loved 1960s musical. Packed with classic rock ‘n’ roll hits including ‘Summer Holiday’, ‘Batchelor Boy’ and ‘The Young Ones’, groovy dance routines and a double-decker bus, this is a show not to be missed.
7:30pm, tickets adult £10, children £8, The Barn Theatre, 25 Bluehouse Lane, Oxted, 01883 331400.

THURSDAY 12 AUGUST
Mediumship Demonstration
Clairvoyant and Spirit Portrait Art Demonstration with Andy Grant and Rosemary. Sara and Steve are offering healing from 6:30-7:30pm.
7:30pm, tickets £3, Tilgate Community Hall, Shackleton, Tilgate, Crawley.

THURSDAY 12 AUGUST
Soul Serenade
Part of Jazz on The Pantiles, stunning vocalist Shireen Francis, jazz pianist Tim Richards and tenor sax Dave Blackmore have come together to create Soul Serenade, performing the finest soulful jazz, blues and gospel.
7:30-10pm, free admission, The Banstand, The Pantiles, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 515675.

SATURDAY 14 AUGUSt
Wadhurst Summer Music Festival
Bardo Band present ‘Oak of Two Greens’ a melting-pot of rare beautiful music woven around an ancient folktale: a resourceful harper charms his audience to sleep in order to steal their magical harp, known as the ‘Oak of Two Greens’.
7:30pm, tickets £12, Parish Church, Church Street, Wadhurst.

SATURDAY 14 AUGUST
On Tour With Elvis
Recognised as one of the best at being Elvis, Michael King, with his superb backing band and singers, delivers an amazing tribute show to The King. Expect all the big hits and more in true Elvis Presley style.
7:30pm, tickets from £19.50, Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 530613.

SATURDAY 14 AUGUST & SUNDAY 15 AUGUST
Military Family Weekend
Headcorn Aerodrome, designated as World War II advanced landing ground, will stage a programme of exciting entertainment including the spectacular formation flying from the Red Arrows, Lancaster and Spitfire.
9am-6pm, tickets adult £7, children £5, Headcorn Areodrome, Ashford, 07850 103133.

SUNDAY 15 AUGUST
Danger Mouse
The summer sees the return of the World's Number One Secret Agent. Danger Mouse bursts onto stage in his first ever theatre tour. There is even a special appearance from Agent 57 if you can spot him?
Tickets, adult £12.50, children £9.50, 2:30pm, The Assembly Hall, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 530613.

SUNDAY 15 AUGUST
Polo-Taste International Charity Shield
A great day out for all the family! Polo is an easy game for the first-time spectator to enjoy. Bring along a picnic or take advantage of the on-site catering and relax! Dress code casual and comfy. Licensed bar, hot snacks, ice cream and a bouncy castle.
12:30pm, free admission, Sussex Polo Club, Home Farm, Wallage Lane, Rowfant, Near Gatwick, 01342 714920.

MONDAY 16 AUGUST
Mystery Trail
Follow this easy access mystery trail around the park. Solve the clues to reveal the mystery word, return to the visitor centre to claim your price.
11am-3pm, tickets £2.50, Lullingstone Country Park, Kingfisher Bridge, Castle Road, Eynsford, 01322 865995.

MONDAY 16 AUGUST
Victorian Games
Families can travel back in time to the Victorian era, a time before computers and TV, and see how children entertained themselves. The family activity day will have a lot in store and at 12pm and 3pm Charlie the shoeshine boy will bring history to life with his interactive performance, which always provides plenty of laughs.
11am-5pm, adult £7 children £4, Chiddingstone Castle, Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, 01892 870347.

TUESDAY 17 AUGUST
Great Expectations
A Quantum Theatre production brings the Dickens family classic to life in Bedgebury’s Walled Garden. Booking is essential.
Tickets, adults £12, children £7, 11am and 3pm, Bedgebury National Pinetum, Park Lane, Goudhurst, 01580 879820.

SATURDAY 21 AUGUST
Monty Python and The Holy Grail
Presented by Protect Kent, in aid of its campaign work to protect Kent’s countryside. Bring a picnic and enjoy one of cinema’s classic comedies on the big screen, in the spectacular setting of Leeds Castle. Certificate 15.
8pm, tickets £10, Leeds Castle, Maidstone, 01622 765400.

SATURDAY 21 AUGUST & SUNDAY 22 AUGUST
Festival of Wildlife
Come and join in at the free, family fun event! There will be lots to see and do over this wild weekend. Guests can enjoy a whole host of events including guided walks and activity stations for families, small mammal identification, tours and live music.
Free admission, 10am-4pm, Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, 01622 662012.

SATURDAY 21 AUGUST & SUNDAY 22 AUGUST
Classic and Vintage Vehicle Show
10:30am-5:30pm, Michelham Priory, Arlington, East Sussex, 01323 844224.

SUNDAY 22 AUGUST
West Malling Farmers Market
The Farmers’ Market is held on the fourth Sunday of every month, in the High Street of this picturesque and historic market town. There will be a variety of local, fresh produce, preserves, fruit juice, beer, cakes and lots more.
9:30am-1:30pm, High Street, West Malling Kent.

TUESDAY 24 August–THURSDAY 28 AUGUST
The Blues Brothers Tribute
Attention! Your attention please! The legendary Original Tribute to The Blues Brothers is back. On their mission to bring Soul and Blues back into your heart, the boys are joined by one of Europe's finest seven piece bands and the sassy Bluettes. Expect your favourite songs including Everybody, Shake Ya Tail Feather, Think and lots more.
Tues-Thurs, 7:30pm, Fri 5:30pm and 8:30pm, Sat 2:30pm and 7:30pm, tickets, Tues £17.50, Weds-Thurs, Fri 5:30pm & Sat 2:30pm £25.50, £21.50, £17.50, Fri 8:30pm & Sat 7:30pm, £27.50, £24.50 £21.50, Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells, 01892 530613.

THURSDAY 26 August–SATURDAY 28 AUGUST
National Youth Ballet
The National Youth Ballet of Great Britain presents the exciting dance premier of Michael Morpurgo’s Rainbow Bear (narrated by Joanna Lumley) and Wayne Sleep’s Wonderland: Scenes from Alice.
Thurs 6pm, Fri & Sat 2:30pm & 7:30pm, tickets £15, EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge School, High Street, Tonbridge, 01732 304241.

SATURDAY 28 AUGUST & MONDAY 30 AUGUST
Sussex Guild Craft Show
The Sussex Guild will again be showing exciting new crafts this year at their tenth Craft Show at Pashley. Many of the pieces will make ideal gifts or decorative accessories around the home or garden.
10am-5pm, tickets £6.50, Pashley Manor Gardens, Ticehurst, Near Wadhurst, 01580 200888.

SUNDAY 29 AUGUST
Last Night of the Hever Proms
The Brandenburg Sinfonia will perform all the traditional favourites together with a programme of popular classics. Including the works by Tchaikovsky, Mozart and Hérold.
Tickets £22, time The Festival Theatre, Hever Castle, Edenbridge, 01732 866114.

SUNDAY 29 AUGUST
Rye Raft Race & Fete
This year the 32nd Rye & District Lions Club annual Raft Race is back and on a better course, downstream from the A259 road bridge, which means that spectators will be able to watch the whole race easily from the East Bank. In addition to the race there will be live music, barbeque, licenced bar, go-karts, bouncy castle and lots more.
2pm, free admission, River Rother, Rye, East Sussex, 01424 751059.

SUNDAY 29 AUGUST & MON 30 AUGUST
Much Ado About Nothing
Beatrice and Benedick are sworn to singledom. Their friends have other plans. Enjoy The Pantaloons’ unique interpretation of one of Shakespeare’s greatest comedies. Using audience interaction, live music and contemporary references.
Sun 7:30pm, Mon 2:30pm, tickets adults £9, children £5, Mount Ephraim Gardens, Hernhill, Faversham, 01799 528 406.

MONDAY 30 AUGUST
Japanese Festival
Chiddingstone’s annual Japanese Festival is an action-packed day, taking visitors on a journey through the Japanese culture, inspired by the castle’s impressive collection of Japanese lacquer, armour and swords. Live Samurai demonstration by a master from Japan and an energetic Taiko drums performance, with lots of arts and crafts for kids.
11am-5pm, adults £7, children £4, Chiddingstone Castle, Hill Hoath Road, Chiddingstone, 01892 872746.

TUESDAY 31 AUGUST
Cobham Village Fete
A lovely traditional fete that’s fun for all the family! There will be many stalls including tea & cakes, welly wangling, bouncy castle, crockery smash, bric a brac, books, fun competitions and a giant raffle.
Admission free, 1-5pm, Cobham Village playing fields, behind The Street, Cobham, Gravesend, 01474 813571.

SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
John Otway & Wild Willy Barrett
The inimitable Otway, the ‘two-hit wonder’, are back together with his erstwhile colleague, Wild Willy, for a special ‘one-off’ reunion show at the Stag. These reunion shows don’t come around very often, so get to see them while you can!
8pm, Tickets £15, The Rock Plaza, Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks, 01732 450175.

SUNDAY 5 SEPTEMBER
Wedding Fayre
From fashion shows to helicopters Barnsgate Manor is hosting its second wedding fayre. Visitors will be offered a glass of bucks fizz and canapes on arrival. From wedding flowers and cakes to vintage cars, there will be a little something for everyone.
11am-4pm, free admission, Barnsgate Manor, Herons Ghyll, Nr Uckfield, 01825 713366.

ODEON CINEMA

Cats and Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 3D
6 August 2010
In the age-old battle between cats and dogs, one crazed feline has taken things a paw too far. Kitty Galore, formerly an agent for cat spy organisation MEOWS, has gone rogue and hatched a diabolical plan to not only bring her canine enemies to heel, but take down her former kitty comrades and make the world her scratching post. Faced with this unprecedented threat, cats and dogs will be forced to join forces for the first time in history in an unlikely alliance to save themselves-and their humans

Step Up 3D (12A)
6 August 2010
A tight-knit group of New York City street dancers, including Luke (Malambri) and Natalie (Vinson), team up with NYU freshman Moose (Sevani), and find themselves pitted against the world’s best hip hop dancers in a high-stakes showdown that will change their lives forever.

Knight and Day (12A)
6 August 2010
A comedy action film in which a lonely woman (Diaz) has her life upside down by a man she meets on a plane. Super spy (Cruise) takes her on a violent worldwide journey in a desperate quest to protect an infinite power source. But meanwhile Diaz is expected back home to play a key role in her sister’s wedding.

The Last Airbender in 3D (PG)
13 August 2010
The story follows the adventures of Aang, a young successor to a long line of Avatars, who must put his childhood ways aside and stop the Fire Nation from enslaving the Water, Earth and Air Nations.

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