Events Around Whitstable

We are holding a blood donation session at United Reformed Church, Middle Wall, Whitstable, CT5 1BW on Thursday 29th November 2018 and have appointments available between 13.30 - 16.30 & 17.30 - 19.30. To book an appointment please visit us at blood.co.

Join us for our traditional Christmas Fair in our beautiful castle - we have over 50 stalls selling Christmas decorations, gifts, wreaths, chutneys etc. Our magical Santa’s grotto will be open from 10.45-4pm with Santa arriving in style at 10.30am - perfect opportunity for a photo with Santa!!

You are cordially invited to our Great Gatsby Party at Whitstable Castle on Saturday 8th December!! Tickets include a welcome cocktail (Pink Gin), 3 course dinner (including homemade canapes), fun casino from Appy Aces, live jazz from Cloud Nine Jazz and dancing. Should be a great evening - optional 1920s dress

Join us for our fabulous Christmas Food Festival with a variety of locally produced food and drink stalls and Santa’s Grotto for the children and our Orangery Tearooms will be open all day serving festive lunches, mince pies, mulled wine etc

Presented by Pied Piper Theatre Company A mysterious present has appeared in the school playground. Who can it possibly be for? Jack, Dot or Polly? What could be waiting inside? It’s big, it’s huge, it’s…………………..ENORMOUS!

City of Canterbury Chamber Choir, director Edward-Rhys Harry, with Ed Kemp-Luck, organ and Elham Valley Voices, director Jackie Spencer in a selection of Christmas music, readings and carols, some to join in with, to raise money for homeless and vulnerable people in Canterbury and East Kent.

Christmas comes early in our festive, family fun run! Join the jolliest jog of the year as you dash along Herne Bay seafront with hundreds of fellow Santas in aid of local hospice care. Santas on the Run! is back for its second year and we couldn’t be more excited.

Experience Heartfulness Relaxation and Meditation. An easy to learn meditation practice, no previous experience is necessary. Refreshments will be provided afterwards.

Come along to Beach Creative to create your own Christmas photogram! Ideal for Christmas card making, Christmas gifts or to add to your home decorations! A photogram is created by placing objects onto light sensitive photographic paper, the paper is then exposed to light and developed.

You are invited to our indoor Festive Fun Day, which will include stalls, games and fun activities for children and the young at heart. There will be lots of toys and stocking fillers for sale, at bargain prices and admission is free! Come and meet Santa from 11am - 1pm.

A seasonal selection including carols for the audience to join in, presented by The Canterbury Singers, director Adrian Bawtree, with Charles Francis, organ. Proceeds to the Friends of St. Mildred’s.

Described by Richard Morrison (The Times) as having “telepathic rapport, dazzling virtuosity, serious scholarship, intellectual curiosity and impeccable musicianship, I defy you not to be mesmerised", Kosmos Ensemble is re-defining the relationship between classical and world music.

Take a magical ride on the Faversham Miniature Railway to Santa’s grotto and hunt for all the hidden elf doors to the North Pole. Take the perfect seasonal selfie on our Christmas Snow Globe bouncy castle.

Artisan Crafts Vintage & Gift Fair Christmas Weekend

A WEEKEND OF CHRISTMAS SHOPPING If you would like to create an extra special gift this year for a very special someone, then look no further. Elvis & Kresse would love to welcome you to their workshop.

We are excited to announce 2 Christmas Markets for 2018!! * Stall holders wanted for this fab event! * Gift stalls * Craft stalls * Fudge, cakes and LOTS MORE * Fun, Family Day Out & STACKS OF FUN FOR THE LITTLE ONES * As well as tea, coffee, cold drinks, cakes and snacks for sale in our Cheeki Cafe * £1.

A farcical comedy play. Rather than paying high residential home fees, these older female inmates have all committed crimes to be imprisoned and cared for at the expense of the tax payer. In prison, they’re still law breaking by scams, forgeries and producing illegal substances in the prison grounds.

POWERHOUSE GOSPEL CHOIR is a blend of magical voices that produce a soulful, passionate and uplifting experience for all. These seasoned singers will be joined by the SHEPPEY & IWADE ‘We Can Sing’ CHOIRS for this festive event.

During the early days of World War Two there was tremendous division amongst the British government between people who wanted the country to negotiate with Hitler seeing the war as a lost cause and those who wanted to fight on, despite seemingly insurmountable odds.

FREE GUEST WEEKEND Saturday 1st December & Sunday 2nd December Open to Members and Non-Members Available for Gym, Fitness Classes, Squash & Badminton. When you arrive simply register your details with our Reception Team. ** Offer limited to one visit per non-member either on 1st or 2nd December **

Canterbury based charity Music for Change are proud to present Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita live at St Mary’s Arts Centre playing their new album ’SOAR’.

Christmas Barn Dance Aylesford Village Community Centre, 25 Forstal Road, Aylesford, Maidstone ME20 7AU 7:30pm to 10:30pm - £7 No experience or partner required! Bring your family and friends, or come alone! It’s easy – just come and have fun! No need to book - just turn up!