insideKENT Magazine Issue 35 - February 2015 | Page 28

EVENTS

Jumping Beaneys: Noddy, Big Ears, and Friends
// 20 Feb

A Portrait of a Building // 21 Feb

Enjoy Jumping Beaney's Noddy story, a fun interactive tour of the Enid
Blyton special exhibition, and a creative Enid Blyton-inspired art or craft
activity. Ideal for under 5 years.
10.30am. Price: £3.50.
The Beaney, 18 High Street, Canterbury CT1 2RA
www.canterbury.co.uk/beaney / 01227 862162

GEEK2015 // 20-22 Feb

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An afternoon of readings by students studying on the Royal College of Art's
course, Critical Writing in Art & Design. The students will present a collection
of essays as a portrait of Turner Contemporary developed in collaboration
with the building’s architects, David Chipperfield Architects. Each of the
essays takes a new approach to writing on architecture, spending time
within a working building, and reflecting on its recent history and current
function.
2pm. Price: Free.
Turner Contemporary, Rendezvous, Margate CT9 1HG
www.turnercontemporary.org / 01843 233000

Snowdrop Sensation
// 22 Feb
A festival of play and games, GEEK was first launched in February 2012
and is annually held at Kent's Winter Gardens. An ideal day out for families
and friends to meet, make, and play, the popular event boasts digital and
analogue activities for casual and dedicated gamers. There are over 1,000
playable video games to play on hundreds of consoles, including anything
from long lost favourites to current day finds. Other activities include board
games, workshops, cards, the Cosplay Masquerade, performances, panel
discussions, developer talks, and tournaments.
Fri & Sat, 10am-6pm & 7pm-11pm; Sun, 10am-5pm. Price: £14-£39.
Margate Winter Gardens, Fort Crescent, Margate CT9 1HX
www.margatewintergardens.co.uk / 01843 292795

This is the first ever snowdrop fair,
and it is being organised by
eminent galanthopile (snowdrop
lover), Joe Sharman, who will be
selling plants from his extensive
collection. There will also be
several other nurseries offering
choice snowdrops and early
spring flowering plants.
10am. Price: £7 (children 6-17 years, £3).
Great Comp Garden, Comp Lane, Platt TN15 8QS
www.greatcompgarden.co.uk / 01732 885094

Dancing Queen: The Concert // 21 Feb

Wedding Open Day // 22 Feb

Canterbury Cathedral Lodge offers the perfect location for your special day.
Experience this unique venue, view the wonderful banqueting facilities, meet
the fantastic team, and enjoy a glass of sparkling wine and canapés on
arrival.
11am. Price: Free.
Canterbury Cathedral Lodge, The Precincts, Canterbury CT1 2EH
www.canterburycathedrallodge.org / 01227 865350

Dancing Queen: The Concert is an action-packed party show featuring over
two hours of the greatest hits from ABBA, Grease, and the 70s. This ultimate
nostalgia night is guaranteed to have you dancing in the aisles!
7.30pm. Price: £20.90-£22.40.
Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2DZ
www.leascliffhall.co.uk / 01303 228600

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