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 39