EVENTS
Luxury Vintage Train Ride // 27 Aug
For the first time in its history the elegant Belmond British Pullman , sister train to the Venice-Simplon Orient Express , is setting out from Maidstone East Station in Kent to the royal destination of Windsor . Heart of Kent Hospice has once again teamed up with Belmond British Pullman to create the trip of a lifetime and what promises to be an excursion with many royal connections .
Surrounded by Art Deco splendour , guests will travel in the same exquisite carriages used by Queen Victoria , Prince Charles , the late Queen Mother , and Princess Anne , as well as many Heads of State . While enjoying a sumptuous three-course , silver service breakfast , the iconic train will meander through the glorious Kent countryside on its way to Royal Windsor .
Disembarking at Windsor & Eton Riverside railway station , guests will have all afternoon to explore the historic town , including Eton College , St George ’ s Chapel and Windsor Castle , entry to which is included in the ticket price . Passengers are welcomed back on board with a glass of champagne and to the New Orleans-style jazz sounds of The Dixie Strollers . The celebrated band will then entertain guests while they enjoy their second fine dining experience : a four-course , à la carte dinner with wine , coffee and petit fours during the return journey back to Kent .
10am . Price : £ 450 per person Maidstone East Station , Week Street , Maidstone ME14 1QN www . hokh . org / 01622 790195
Chas & Dave // 27 Aug
Grove Fest // 27-28 Aug
Unlike most music festivals , Grove Fest won ’ t cost you a penny – unless you want it to . As part of owners Yummy Pub Co .’ s Random Acts of Kindness campaign , manager Billy Morgan and his team are employing a “ pay-what-you-can ” standard and all proceeds will go to charity . The festivities will take place at noon until late on both days , with six headliner acts on Saturday comprising of local university bands , buskers , music school artists and DJs – names to be announced soon . Sunday will see a family fun vibe with lots of entertainment for the little ones including arts & crafts , a bouncy castle and an inflatable slide . Those who wish can also plant pumpkin seeds ( in preparation for the pumpkin carving competition on Halloween !).
To ensure that customers walk away with a full belly , the Grove Ferry will also be cooking up a feast of hog roast served with fresh homemade trimmings including seasonal vegetables , roasted potatoes , brioche buns and coleslaw .
From 12pm . Price : Free The Grove Ferry Inn , Grove Ferry Road , Upstreet , Canterbury CT3 4BP www . thegroveferry . co . uk / 01227 860302
Wild Weekend // 27-29 Aug
A celebration of native wildlife and woodcraft . Come and explore Betteshanger over the Bank Holiday through activities , guided walks and trails plus hands-on family workshops . Cook up a storm in the silver birch kitchen on a wild cooking workshop , learn the art of willow craft on a taster woodland craft workshop and see spectacular birds of prey displays soaring overhead .
From 10.30am . Price : Free Betteshanger Park , Sandwich Road , Deal CT14 0BF www . betteshanger-park . co . uk / 01304 619227
The Great British Seaside : Challock Flower Festival // 27-29 Aug
Chas & Dave are selling out theatres all over the UK following on from their hit album That ’ s What Happens . Over the past two years they have headlined the royal variety show , sold out the Royal Albert Hall London , performed an arena tour with Status Quo and performed at the VE day concert which was televised on BBC TV . Chas & Dave know how to give an audience a good time , performing all the hits that made this cockney duo famous . “ Gertcha ”, “ Sideboard Song ”, “ Rabbit ”, “ Ain ’ t No Pleasing You ” and “ Margate ” to name but a few .
7.30pm . Price : £ 28.50- £ 30.50 The Orchard Theatre , Home Gardens , Dartford DA1 1ED www . orchardtheatre . co . uk / 01322 22000
At this fabulous annual event you will find bric-a-brac , books , a raffle , tombola , plant stall , refreshments , teas , and of course the famous delicious homemade cakes and ploughman ’ s !
From 10am . Price : Free ( donations welcome ) Saints Cosmas and Damian Church , Church Lane , Challock TN25 4BS 01233 740353
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EVENTS
Luxury Vintage Train Ride // 27 Aug
Grove Fest
// 27-28 Aug
For the first time in
its history the
elegant Belmond
British Pullman,
sister train to the
Venice-Simplon
Orient Express, is
setting out from
Maidstone East
Station in Kent to
the royal
destination of
Windsor. Heart of
Kent Hospice has once again teamed up with Belmond British Pullman to
create the trip of a lifetime and what promises to be an excursion with many
royal connections.
Surrounded by Art Deco splendour, guests will travel in the same
exquisite carriages used by Queen Victoria, Prince Charles, the late Queen
Mother, and Princess Anne, as well as many Heads of State. While enjoying
a sumptuous three-course, silver service breakfast, the iconic train will
meander through the glorious Kent countryside on its way to Royal Windsor.
Disembarking at Windsor & Eton Riverside railway station, guests will
have all afternoon to explore the historic town, including Eton College, St
George’s Chapel and Windsor Castle, entry to which is included in the
ticket price. Passengers are welcomed back on board with a glass of
champagne and to the New Orleans-style jazz sounds of The Dixie Strollers.
The celebrated band will then entertain guests while they enjoy their second
fine dining experience: a four-course, à la carte dinner with wine, coffee
and petit fours during the return journey back to Kent.
10am. Price: £450 per person
Maidstone East Station, Week Street, Maidstone ME14 1QN
www.hokh.org / 01622 790195
Unlike most music
festivals, Grove Fest
won’t cost you a
penny – unless you
want it to. As part of
owners Yummy Pub
Co.’s Random Acts
of Kindness
campaign, manager
Billy Morgan and his
team are employing a “pay-what-you-can” standard and all proceeds will
go to charity. The festivities will take place at noon until late on both days,
with six headliner acts on Saturday comprising of local university bands,
buskers, music school artists and DJs – names to be announced soon.
Sunday will see a family fun vibe with lots of entertainment for the little ones
including arts & crafts, a bouncy castle and an inflatable slide. Those who
wish can also plant pumpkin seeds (in preparation for the pumpkin carving
competition on Halloween!).
To ensure that customers walk away with a full belly, the Grove Ferry
will also be cooking up a feast of hog roast served with fresh homemade
trimmings including seasonal vegetables, roasted potatoes, brioche buns
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