insideKENT Magazine Issue 40 - July 2015 | Page 39
EVENTS
Too Rex // 18 Jul
White Cliffs Blues Festival // 24-26 Jul
Get those dancing shoes re-soled and ready to bounce for the second
White Cliffs Blues Festival, which is set to offer a power-punched three days
of gutsy energised vibes through to rich gospel inspired melodies. Tickets
include free camping and full and free access to the fabulous Chilli Farm
Festival!
Price: £50.
Chilli Farm, Church Road, Coldred CT15 5AH
www.whitecliffsmusic.co.uk
Step back in time to the 1970's glam rock era with top tribute act, TooRex.
The group will perform all of the classic hits made famous by flamboyant
frontman Marc Bolan and his band T.Rex, including "Get it On", "Children
of the Revolution" and "Metal Guru".
7pm. Price: £12.50 (£15 on the door).
The Old Brewery Store, Mill Place, Faversham ME13 7DY
www.oldbrewerystore.co.uk / 01795 542285
Sizzling Summer Fun at Buckmore Park Kart Circuit
// 24 Jul – 2 Sep
Fun Family Dog Show
// 19 Jul
A rare opportunity to bring your
best friend to the farm! Enter your
pooch in a number of fun classes,
from Waggiest Tail to Most Like
its Owner! Full of fun classes for
dogs of all shapes and sizes –
bring them along, have some fun,
and perhaps win a prize for you
and your dog. The entry fee for
competitors is just £3 per class,
with rosettes and prizes for the
winners. Entry for spectators is
free, so bring all the family with
you!
10am. Price: £3 per dog per class (spectators free).
Rare Breeds Centre, Woodchurch, Ashford TN26 3RJ
www.rarebreeds.org.uk / 01233 861508
Both children and adults can discover their inner racing driver at Buckmore
Park Kart Circuit this summer. There's no need to pre-book, just turn up
on selected days throughout the summer and enjoy a Turn Up ‘n’ Drive
karting session to see if you have what it takes! Bank Holiday Monday 31st
August 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. If you want to beat the queues then the Friday Family Fun
Pre-bookable sessions on 31st July, 7th, 21st and 28th August are just
perfect.
To find out more, visit www.buckmore4kids.co.uk or call
01634 661618.
Purple Zeppelin
// 22 Jul
As featured in the BBC TV
documentary, The Joy of the
Guitar Riff (alongside Brian
May, Tony Iommi and Dave
Grohl), Purple Zeppelin are
proud to pay tribute to the
two greatest Rock Bands of
all time, Deep Purple and Led
Zeppelin – together on the
same bill for the very first time.
Whether you were lucky
enough to have seen the originals live or not, Purple Zeppelin will take you
back to the magic, the excitement and the sheer raw energy generated by
those incredible musicians. In a packed two and a half hour show, complete
with costume changes for each band, you’ll hear more than 30 classic
songs.
7.30pm. Price: £19.
The Orchard Theatre, Home Gardens, Dartford DA1 1ED
www.orchardtheatre.co.uk / 01322 220000
Poetry Workshop // 27-31 Jul
Explore Knole and create poetry with Poet Laureate, Dan Simpson.
11.30am. Price: TBC.
Knole House, Sevenoaks TN15 0RP
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole / 01732 462100
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