insideKENT Magazine Issue 38 - May 2015 | Page 55

EVENTS May Half Term at Buckmore Park // 23-31 May Pepenbury Fun Day // 30 May Both children and adults can discover their inner racing driver at Buckmore Park Kart Circuit this May half term. There is no need to pre-book, just turn up on any day between 23rd and 31st May and enjoy a Turn Up ‘n’ Drive karting session to see if you have what it takes! Bank Holiday Monday (25th) is a special Family Turn Up ‘n’ Drive Day when you can drive on the circuit where Formula 1 Champions, Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton, learnt their trade. From 9am. Price: £15. Buckmore Park Kart Circuit, Maidstone Road, Chatham ME5 9QG www.buckmore4kids.co.uk / 01634 661618 Pepenbury's annual Fun Day is held at a beautiful 100-acre site at Cornford Lane, Pembury. This year, the West Kent Big Band, part of the Kent Jazz Academy, will be headlining the musical attractions and a special guest will be officially opening its wonderful Woodlands Community Project. 1pm. Price: Free. Cornford Lane, Pembury TN2 4QU www.pepenbury.info / 01892 822168 ABBA Chique Tribute Show // 30 May The Clangers Are Coming! // 23-31 May This dynamic tribute act brings back the magic of the sensational Swedes, ABBA, in the most authentic show ever to be seen. Outstanding vocals, stunning costumes, and all of ABBA’s greatest songs will guarantee a fun-filled night of entertainment, together with great food. The ABBA Chique Tribute Show recreates ABBA, as they were in their prime – sexy, energetic and rocking as anyone who has seen ABBA the Movie will know. This is definitely an event to dance the night away to. 7pm. Price: £45 pp (includes show, disco, and three-course meal). Mercure Hythe Imperial, Princes Parade, Hythe CT21 6AE www.mercurehytheimperial.co.uk / 01303 267441 Celebrating the countdown to the launch of the new Clangers TV series, enjoy an outerspace gallery trail and drop in creative activities, including balloon rocket making and Clangers art. See original Clangers on display and episodes from the original TV series. 312 years. 11am. Price: £8 adults; (children go free). Canterbury Heritage Museum, Stour Street, Canterbury CT1 2NR www.canterbury.co.uk/museums/heritage- ]\