insideKENT Magazine Issue 29 - August 2014 | Page 37

EVENTS

KentEvents
Beyond the View:
Reframing the Sunbeam
Photographic Collection
Jul – 23 Aug

August Adventures
// Tues-Fri
throughout Aug
Percy Powell-Cotton
faced some pitfalls and
perils during his 50 years
of exploring, and the team
at Quex has been
studying his diaries in
order to pass on skills that
can aid survival in your next adventure. During August Adventures, you
will learn how to identify animals by the marks they leave behind, how to
cross a river, how to survive encounters with potentially dangerous animals
and how to safely collect drinking water. Finally, you will take a journey
through the garden where you will test these skills before receiving your
certificate of adventuring.
11am-2.30pm. Price: Adults £3.50, Children £2.50. (Price includes
garden admission only).
Quex Park, Park Lane, Birchington CT7 0BH
www.quexmuseum.org / 01843 842168

Before package holidays and jetting off on
an aeroplane became the typical family
holiday, British families would visit Margate
for their summer excursion. In the 1950s
and 60s, the Isle of Thanet was ‘the place’
to go to visit the beautiful sandy beaches, arcades and where you could
have your photograph taken by the Sunbeam Photographic Company. The
South East Archive of Seaside (SEAS) Photography has now made it
possible to revisit those fond seaside memories at its latest exhibition,
Beyond the View: Reframing the Sunbeam Photographic Collection, at
Canterbury Christ Church University’s Sidney Cooper Gallery. The exhibition
will show more than 700 evocative images taken by Sunbeam, plus examples
from internationally regarded photographers, John Hinde and Tony Ray
Jones, who visited East Kent in the 1960s.
Tues-Fri, 10.30am-5pm; Sat, 11.30am-5pm. Price: Free admission.
Sidney Cooper Gallery, Canterbury Christ Church University, 22-23 St.
Peter's Street, Canterbury CT1 2BQ
www.canterbury.ac.uk/sidney-cooper

Lounge on the Farm
// 2 August

Maize Maze // 24 Jul – 7 Sep

Taking place for the last time at Merton
Farm, Canterbury, in 2014, this Kentgrown festival has entertained crowds
for over nine years and this year, they
want to throw the biggest anniversary
bash ever. Acts announced include the
incredible Fun Lovin’ Criminals, CoCo
and the Butterfields, and the ultra-talented, The Subways. And for those
wishing to party throughout the night, Wow Tents will be on-hand to provide
cosy bell tent accommodation for lucky campers – but of course, you’re
more than welcome to take your own too.
Price: A £55 ticket promises you a full day of live music, a feel-good
atmosphere, food, entertainment, and so much more.
Merton Lane South, Off Nackington Lane, Canterbury CT4 7BA
www.loungeonthefarm.co.uk

Penshurst Place's popular annual
Maize Maze is back this summer to
provide more eco-friendly outdoor fun
for all ages. Carefully crafted into an
exciting new design each year, this
year's maze is inspired by the
centenary of WWI and is shaped as
a biplane. A smaller, poppy shaped
mini maze has also been specifically designed with younger adventurers
in mind.
10.30am-6pm (last entry 5pm). Price: Entry included in the price of
standard admission.
Penshurst Place and Gardens, Penshurst TN11 8DG
www.penshurstplace.com / 01892 870307

Whitstable
Oyster Festival
// 26 Jul – 1 Aug

Paws at the Castle
// 2-3 Aug
Following the success of Hever
Castle’s first dog show, this year’s
Paws at the Castle event promises
to be better than ever. With a focus
on ‘dogs with jobs’ and how our
canine friends help us today, the
weekend has a packed programme
of events for dog owners and dog lovers alike. From displays and
entertainment to a thrilling water event and a gun dog display team
demonstration, proud owners will have the chance to take part in fun
competitions, with awards for the winners. Dog owners can also talk to
experts about their dog’s behaviour and enjoy browsing the stands of dogrelated goodies. And f