Wealden Times | WT265 | June 2024 | Education Supplement inside
The lifestyle magazine for Kent & Sussex - Inspirational Interiors, Fabulous Fashion, Delicious Dishes
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THE SOUTHERN HOMEBUILDING<br />
& RENOVATING SHOW<br />
CHIDDINGTSONE CASTLE<br />
THE WILDERNESS<br />
GATHERING<br />
What’s On<br />
this Season<br />
FESTIVALS & SHOWS<br />
Thurs 6 - Sat 8 <strong>June</strong> 9am-5pm<br />
Hole Park, Rolvenden TN17 4JB<br />
WEALDEN TIMES<br />
MIDSUMMER FAIR<br />
Browse over 250 hand-picked exhibitors.<br />
There’s something for everyone with<br />
gifts galore, summer fashion, handmade<br />
products and so much more. Enjoy a<br />
craft ale or a glass of something bubbly<br />
in one of our outdoor bars or if you<br />
want something a bit more substantial,<br />
sample the delights of one of our many<br />
street food vendors. It’s a great day<br />
out and the perfect start to summer.<br />
wealdentimes-fair.co.uk<br />
Sun 30 <strong>June</strong><br />
Chiddingstone Castle,<br />
Kent, TN8 7AD<br />
CHIDDINGSTONE CASTLE<br />
SUMMER VINTAGE FAIR<br />
The Summer Vintage Fair is returning<br />
to Chiddingstone Castle for its ninth<br />
year. Browse an extensive array of<br />
fabulous vintage stalls, homewares,<br />
textiles, furniture, fashion, jewellery,<br />
accessories, pre-loved items and<br />
gardenalia. Picnic from the delicious<br />
food stalls on the lawns of the Grade II<br />
listed Orangery whilst enjoying singing<br />
performances from Miss Vintage and<br />
dancing from Home Front Lindy Hop.<br />
Make a whole day of it and explore<br />
the historic house and collections as<br />
part of your visit with a discounted<br />
joint ticket (see details below).<br />
Entry: Adult/child Fair only £7.50 / £2.50<br />
Adult/child Fair and Castle<br />
combined entry £13 / £5.50<br />
chiddingstonecastle.org.uk/whats-on/<br />
Sat 29 & Sun 30 <strong>June</strong><br />
Sandown Park, Portsmouth<br />
Rd, Esher KT10 9AJ<br />
THE SOUTHERN<br />
HOMEBUILDING &<br />
RENOVATING SHOW<br />
Discover an inspiring event for selfbuilders<br />
and renovators looking for help<br />
with their projects, no matter what stage<br />
they are at, bringing their dream home<br />
to life. Gathering over 150 leading<br />
brands and 190 exhibitors, the event will<br />
provide impartial advice, practical tips<br />
and the latest products, with the largest<br />
cast of property and homebuilding and<br />
renovating experts – all under one roof.<br />
The show boasts the Home Energy<br />
Academy and Home Energy<br />
Hour talks, 15 minute one-to-one<br />
consultations with a range of specialists,<br />
and an abundance of masterclasses<br />
and seminars. This could be just<br />
what you need to get your home<br />
build dreams off the ground.<br />
Register on website for free tickets.<br />
surrey.homebuildingshow.co.uk<br />
Thurs 15 – Sun 18 August<br />
Hole Park, Rolvenden, TN17 4JA<br />
WILDERNESS GATHERING<br />
A unique event for all the family<br />
encompassing crafts and bushcraft<br />
skills for all the family, trade stands,<br />
food, drink and entertainment.<br />
Workshops, demonstrations, activities<br />
including wood carving, basketry,<br />
canoeing and axe throwing. Day<br />
tickets are available on the gate from<br />
16-18 August and 4-day weekend<br />
tickets in advance on the website.<br />
Tickets:<br />
www.wildernessgathering.co.uk<br />
HISTORY<br />
Thurs 6 <strong>June</strong><br />
British Normandy Memorial,<br />
13 Avenue Paul Poret, Versur-Mer,<br />
14114, France<br />
D-DAY LANDINGS MEMORIAL<br />
Commemorating the 80th anniversary<br />
of the D-Day Landings, a new<br />
education centre will be opened on 6<br />
<strong>June</strong> at the British Normandy Memorial<br />
– The Winston Churchill Centre for<br />
<strong>Education</strong> and Learning. Artist Jan Erika<br />
has been commissioned to paint a large<br />
scale painting for the main gallery, which<br />
will greet visitors upon arrival. Alongside<br />
two exhibition galleries and classroom<br />
space, you will also find a shop and café.<br />
britishnormandymemorial.org<br />
THEATRE<br />
Thur 6 <strong>June</strong> 7.30pm<br />
EM Forster Theatre,<br />
Tonbridge, TN9 1JP<br />
DAD’S ARMY RADIO SHOW<br />
The nation’s favourite sitcom is<br />
marching its way to Tonbridge this<br />
month as the EM Forster Theatre<br />
welcome the Dad’s Army Radio Show.<br />
Using original scripts, three episodes<br />
of the classic BBC sitcom are adapted<br />
for radio for the very first time in this<br />
highly acclaimed stage production.<br />
Expect lots of sound effects, vintage<br />
music, nostalgia in spades as well as your<br />
favourite catchphrases, all hilariously<br />
delivered by two virtuoso performers.<br />
This is your chance to see an Edinburgh<br />
Fringe staple right on your doorstep.<br />
Entry: £20<br />
emftheatre.com<br />
Listings are correct at time of going to press but<br />
may be subject to change. Readers are advised to<br />
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