insideKENT Magazine Issue 37 - April 2015 | Page 44

EVENTS British Springtime Gourmet Evening // 26 Apr Trilby Tour // Entries in by 30 Apr It’s back! The Kent regional final of the famous William Hunt Trilby Tour is returning to Tudor Park, Marriott Hotel and Country Club in Bearsted, this summer. Once again, the fourstar hotel, with its 18-hole championship golf course, has been chosen as a key venue for one of the most televised golfing events of the year. The amateur golf event, which will be played in front of Sky TV cameras and seen by millions of Sky Sports viewers, was started in 2007 by golf aficionado and Saville Row designer, William Hunt, who wanted to give players from all walks of life the chance of hitting the big time. Amateurs from all over the world come together to compete in Pro conditions, under the pressures of an international televised event. The final entry conditions for Trilby Tour is open to any male golfer aged over 18 who holds a current handicap issued by a CONGU affiliated golf club. You must hold a handicap of 18 or better and must provide proof (handicap certificate that is no more than 14 days old) of your handicap on the day of your chosen tournament. And you must wear a trilby hat during play (only for final). Price: £275 per entry. Tudor Park, Ashford Road, Bearsted, Maidstone ME14 4NQ www.marriotttudorpark.co.uk / 01622 734334 Here in Kent, we are fortunate to be surrounded by some fantastic local produce. The chefs at Chilston Park Hotel have taken great pleasure in scouring the local markets to bring you some of these products, which have been transformed into wonderful classic English dishes. The evening includes a glass of local sparkling wine, a five-course taster menu, and English wines to complement each dish. 7pm. Price: £75 per person (£120 per person if including an overnight stay). Chilston Park Hotel, Sandway, Lenham, Maidstone ME17 2BE www.handpickedhotels.co.uk/hotels/chilston-park / 01622 859803 La Traviata // 28 Apr Ellen Kent's opera is coming to Kent in April with an amazing production of La Traviata. The tour itself has been hard to organise because preparations in Ukraine were overtaken by the fighting, making it a battle to get the sets and costumes out of the area, as well bring the cast together. But in the best theatrical cliché, the show must go on! La Traviata is one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, with sumptuous sets and costumes. As always, local youngsters and adults from drama schools in the area will join the cast on stage. 7.30pm. Price: £21.40-£36.60. Leas Cliff Hall, The Leas, Folkestone CT20 2DZ www.leascliffhall.org.uk / 01303 228600 Murder Mystery Dinner // 1 May Whether you've enjoyed a murder mystery evening before or this is your first time, one thing's for sure, it certainly makes for a fun night out! Solve the crime and work out who 'did it' at Dale Hill Hotel and Golf Club's Murder Mystery Dinner this April. Guests (detectives) will enjoy a three-course meal and a half bottle of wine for £39 pp. Overnight packages are also available for £168 per couple. Book now by calling reception on 01580 200112 or email [email protected]. Dale Hill Hotel and Golf Club, Ticehurst, Wadhurst, East Sussex TN5 7DQ www.dalehill.co.uk Reginald D. Hunter // 30 Apr WIN A FAMILY TICKET TO DOGTASTIC SHOW, PAWS IN THE PARK Paws in the Park are Britain’s favourite fun dog shows, with lots of dog games and activities to try including flyball, canine search and rescue, and dog agility. And this May – the 16th and 17th – the show is coming to the South of England Showground in Ardingly, West Sussex. Enjoy a weekend packed with superb arena displays and entertainment, exciting dog activities to try, plus superb shopping for your furry friends. It's a pawfect day out with the kids too! www.pawsinthepark.net To be in with a chance of winning one of two family tickets (two adults and two children) insideKENT has to give away, visit www.insidekentmagazine.co.uk/win. Entries close at 5pm on 16th April. Comedian, Reginald D Hunter, returns with brand new show, The Man Who Attempted to Do as Much as Such, this spring, and it's not to be missed. 8pm. Price: £24. Assembly Hall Theatre, Crescent Road, Tunbridge Wells TN1 2LU www.assemblyhalltheatre.co.uk / 01892 530613 44