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EDITORIAL Hello readers,

We are back with a double edition covering

December 2009 and January 2010 so you can plan

your whole Christmas and New Year ahead.

Please see page 10 & 11 and make the effort this

year to make your own Christmas Cake with this

great recipe. It will certainly taste better than one

from a shop.

On page 15 we have listed special

Christmas events throughout Kent to

keep the little ones entertained.

And as always, this special edition is full of

great places to visit in Kent.

Have a great Christmas and a happy new

year.

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Natalia Corbella & Kevin Norris

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4th December : 8pm The Bubble Club - EZIO: Deep, honest, emotional

songs that hit a raw nerve; two lead guitarists Ezio Lunedei and Mark Booga Fowell together form a perfect unit. Expect a breathtaking live performance. Horsebridge Arts & Community

Centre, 11 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1AF 01227 281174 www.horsebridge-

centre.org.uk 5 December 2009 - 10 January 2010:

Various Cinderella: Join us for the greatest pantomime of them all this Christmas when Cinderella takes to the stage starring Lesley Joseph as our magical Fairy Godmother. The

Orchard, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED 01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk

5th December: 9am - 1pm Collectors Fair - Stamps & postcards: This is a small Stamp Fair involving local stamp dealers offering a range of stamps, covers and related collectable items to any interested members of

the public. Further information available from the organiser A&P Promotions. The Landmark Centre

129 High Street Deal CT14 6BB 01304 270948

5 December 2009: 10am - 6pm Christmas Tree Festival: Open day with various

stalls and refreshments. Culminating at 5pm with a Christian Aid 'Big Christmas Sing'. Price: Free

admission to open day - Big Sing Gillingham Methodist Church, Third Avenue, Gillingham Kent.

ME7 2LU 01634 575139 www.medwaymethodistchurch.org.uk

5th December 2009: 7.00pm-10pm M.A.P.S Christmas Disco and Karoake Night: This

is an event that welcomes everyone including people who have a learning disability. There is a

tuck shop open throughout event as well as Dancing,Singing and plenty of music!Walderslade

Baptist Church Catkin Close, ME5 07770912437 www.mapsactivityprogrammes.co

28th & 29 November 10 to 4pm Christmas festival, gifts and crafts for sale by

traders, meet santa on his magical tractor sleigh and children will receive a yummy treat, mulled

wine and more...Kent Life Maidstone Kent 14 Nlov - 24 December 2009

The Hop Farm hosts a Christmas Extravaganza 'The Christmas Market' and 'Santa's Magical Kingdom'

where The Hop Farm will be transformed into a magical Christmas land. The major festive

experience will include a traditional Christmas market featuring indoor and outdoor trade areas, funfair, undercover ice rink and all The Hop Farm

attractions 1st dec to 24th dec

Christmas at the Castle. Step back in time and enjoy a traditional Christmas at Leeds Castle. See the

beautifully decorated castle rooms transformed into a world of enchantment inspired by classic fairy

tales; enjoy a warming lunch in the restaurant after relaxed shopping in the castle shops and bring the children or grandchildren to meet Father Christmas

in his Grotto 26 dec to 6th January

Also at Leeds Castle ~ Fairy tale trail, search for charachters from Fariy tales with a reward for children completing the trail 10:00-17:00, Last Ticket Sold: 15:00, Last entry to castle: 15:30

Leeds Castle, Maidstone Kent ME17 1PL Tue Dec 1, 2009 to Thu Dec 24, 2009

The Hop Farm Kent With over 50.000 tickets available for the 2 and a half hour experience,

Christmas scenes brought to life through magic tunnels, special effects and a Sky diving Santa

Claus & Christmas Market - The Hop Farm Tonbridge Kent TN126PY

3rd to 5th December: 7.30pm Beauty and the Beast: It’s Behind You! Oh yes it is!!

Don’t miss St Edmund’s first-ever pantomime performed by the Senior, Junior and Pre-Prep

Schools. A musical extravaganza for the whole family School HallSt Edmund's School Canterbury

St Thomas Hill CT2 8HU 01227 475600 www.stedmunds.org.uk

4th December: 7.30 pm Christmas Spectacular: An informal concert of festival music. Performers include Tonbridge

School's Big Bands, Chamber Orchestra, Vocal Group and Wind Ensembles. EM Forster Theatre

Tonbridge School High Street Tonbridge TN9 1JP01732304241

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5th December: 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. St. Laurence Church Christmas Bazaar: Price:

Donations Venue: St. Laurence Parish Hall, High Street St. Lawrence. Ramsgate CT11 0QT 01843

592478 5th December 2009: 7.30pm

The Darent Valley Choir Concert: This year, our Musical Director Ben Odom has chosen as our

main work Vivaldi's Gloria together with favourite carols and one or two not so well known. St

Mary's Church, Swanley BR8 7AQ 01474 815591 & 01959 523279 www.dvchoir.org.uk

5th December: 7.30pm An Evening of Baroque Music for recorder and oboe: Performed by Award Winning Whitstable

Recorder Ensemble. Members of this Group performed at a recent Schools' Prom at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Concert profits

shared between Strode Park Foundation & new musical instruments. Tickets from Strode Park

Shop Tankerton or phone 01227 275709 Swalecliffe Free Church (Baptist), Herne Bay Road, Swalecliffe, Whitstable, Kent CT5 2LR

5th December: 7.30pm Charity Christmas Concert: Concert by the

Snowdown Colliery Male Voice Choir to raise funds for Canterbury Oast Trust, a charity that

provides homes, care, training and opportunities for adults with a learning disability. The choir are returning by popular demand. The Falcon Centre Rare Breeds Centre Woodchurch Ashford TN26 2HZ do not use Sat Nav ! 01233 732684/01580

766683 5th December: 7.30pm 6th December:

pick ups from 10.00am Dickens Country Christmas: Join us on a tour to Gads Hill, home of Charles Dickens and take a stroll through the winter woodlands before lunch in a country pub.

Afterwards we will go to the setting of Great Expecations where we enjoy a Victorian tipple tour of Dickens Country. Pick ups throughout

Medway and Gravesham 07588 727510 6th December 2009: 12.00pm to 3.00pm

Christmas Fayre: Christmas Fayre will be held at Our Lady of Hartley School, come and meet

Father Christmas, other attractions for the family a chocolate and bottle tombolas, raffles, games,

toy stalls and much much more……entry by donation Our Lady of Hartley RC Primary School,

Stack Lane, Hartley, Longfield, Kent DA3 8BL 07947758739

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7 December: 7.30pm Marty Wilde & The Wildcats: One of the greatest

names of ’50s and ’60s music looks back at a career spanning over fifty years of Rock and Roll. Join Marty as he presents a stunning

evening of Rock memories from his own vaults, and also pays homage to friends who helped

shape the nature of British Rock and Roll. The Orchard, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED 01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk

10 Dec - 3 Jan: 3pm and 7pm A Christmas Carol at Trinity Theatre: Trinity

Theatre and TTC present Neil Bartlett's version of Dickens' classic Christmas tale.

Join the team that brought you last years sell out 'Worzel Gummidge The Musical' as they

vividly being to life the miser Scrooge and his haunting by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet-to-Come! Trinity Theatre

Church Road Tunbridge Wells Kent TN1 1JP 01892 678678 www.trinitytheatre.net

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10 December: 7.30pm Amnesty film night: Come to a special film night

at the Stag Theatre, Sevenoaks, held by Amnesty International. The film we're showing is Nineteen Eighty-Four, the bid screen version of

George Orwell's dark political thriller. Big Brother is watching us all! Stag Community Arts

Centre, London Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 1ZZ 01732 451548

11th Dec to 3rd January: 10am, 2.30pm, 5pm Cinderella: The well-known and much-loved tale

of Cinderella’s encounter with her Fairy Godmother and Prince Charming includes much

comedy with her grotesque and funny ugly sisters and faithfull friend Buttons. This year’s production will feature many colourful scenes, spectacular effects, live music and a dancing chorus cast from the Theatre’s successful in house Arts School pupils. Granville Theatre Victoria Parade Ramsgate Kent CT11 8DG 01843 591750 www.granvilletheatre.com

11th December: 7.45 pm Christmas Concert: Gravesend Entertainment and Musical Society (GEMS) Choir present an evening of Christmas songs and carols, with audience partipation, raffle and refreshments.

Chalk Parish Community Hall Chalk Road Chalk DA12 2ND Joyce 01474 560731 or Josie 01474

363778 12th December: 10am - 4pm

Collectors Fair - Stamps & Postcards: This is a small Stamp Fair involving local stamp dealers offering a range of stamps, covers and related collectable items to any interested members of the public. Further information available from

the organiser A&P Promotions. Biggin Hall Biggin Street Dover CT16 1DL 01304 829827 or

07702270948 12th December: 7.30 pm

Christmas Concert: Gravesend Entertainment and Musical Society (GEMS) Choir present an evening of Christmas songs and carols, with

audience participation. Proceeds to the Church restoration fund. Milton Parish Church St Peter and St Paul East Milton Road Gravesend DA12 2JL Clare 01474 357476 or Josie 01474 363778

12th December: 7.45 pm The Ulimate Juke Box PArty: Let the good times

roll with this production that is wowing audiences all over the country. Over 60 songs

including those from Dusty Springfield, Meatloaf, Grease and Buddy. Brilliant party

atmospher that will have everyone on their feet and dancing. Book early and put you dancing

shoes on! Queen's Hall Theatre, Waterloo Road Cranbrook Kent TN17 3JD 01580

711856 www.queenshalltheatre.co.uk

13th December - 18th April: 2pm Robinson Crusoe: the Lost Jedi Knight:

Professional interactive play for 5-12s! Kids come onstage throughout! Spotlites @ Kings Theatre

338 High Street Chatham ME4 4NR 01634 829468 www.spotlites.co.uk

14 December: 7.30pm Merry Xmas Everybody Tour: This is the perfect

way to get Christmas started! The Orchard, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED 01322

220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk 16th December: 7.45 pm

Wildlife of the Rocky Mountains: Tonbridge RSPB illustrated talk by Ian Rumley-Dawson on a cross

section of some of the Canadian animals and plants. All are welcome. St Philip's Church, Salisbury Road, Tonbridge TN10 4PA 01732 366660 www.rspb.org.uk/groups/tonbridge

17 December 2009 : 7.30pm Talk: The Plant Hunters, at Hadlow College: The Plant Hunters Thursday 17 December A talk by

Stephen Harmer on the famous men and women who risked life and limb to bring us the plants

from overseas that we now enjoy in our gardens. 7.30pm talk in Pym Hall. Hadlow College,

Tonbridge, Kent. TN11 OAL. www.hadlow.ac.uk Hadlow College, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 0AL 01732

853211, 0500 551434 www.hadlow.ac.uk


18th December: 7.30 pm

The Lovedays: Live music from Maidstone band.

The sounds of the 60's pulled kicking and

screaming into the 21st century. The Lovedays

perform their own material with influences from

Roy Wood, The Beatles, The Beach Boys.

Smarden Charter Hall, Pluckley Road, Samrden,

Ashford, Kent. TN27 8NF 01233

770628

18 December: 8pm

Jongleurs: Expect the best of the British stand-up

circuit in this fantastic show. Three comedians

and a compere take to the stage to tickle your

funny bone – watch out in the local press and on

our website for full details of the line-up.The

Orchard, Home Gardens, Dartford, Kent DA1 1ED

01322 220000 www.orchardtheatre.co.uk

18th December: 8pm

Blue Rhythm Kings: BRK have gained a reputation

as one of the few bands in the country performing

jazz in an authentic 20’s style and are influenced,

in particular, by the great jazz masters of that era.

Horsebridge Arts & Community Centre, 11

Horsebridge Road, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1AF

01227 281174 www.horsebridge-centre.org.uk

19th December: 7pm

The Wrotham Christmas Concert: Wrotham

Festival Chamber Choir, a concert of traditional &

contemporary seasonal music &

readings,including a performance from the newly

formed Wrotham Community Choir.The concert is

preceeded by the pealing of the church

bells.Tickets from the church,The Wrotham Shop

and on the door on the night. St George's Church

The Square High St Wrrotham

19th December: 8pm

The Trouser Trumpets- A Very Trouser Trumpets

Christmas: A truly triuphant evening of

music,merriment,multi-media madness and lunacy

wrapped up in a big Christmassy bow! Seasonal

surprises and visual treats courtesy of Professor

Lampoonerie and his Amazing Electromagical

Picturescope! Come all ye faithful! Horsebridge

Arts & Community Centre, 11 Horsebridge Road,

Whitstable, Kent CT5 1AF 01227

21st and 22nd Dec from 10-4pm Santa’s Grotto at Canterbury Environment

Education Centre. Monday/Tuesday. Visit Santa in his grotto on Teddy Bear’s Island and receive a

free gift to take home. No booking required. Canterbury Environmental Education Centre,

Broad Oak Rd, Canterbury Kent CT2 7PX Mon Dec 21, 2009 to Tue Dec 22, 2009

New Year’s Day walk and brunch A guided walk in the woodland followed by a hearty New Year’s

brunch. Booking Essential 01732 863087. 10am - 1pm National Trust Meet at Chartwell Restaurant.

Chartwell Restaurant, 01732 863087 Chartwell Mapleton Road Westerham Kent TN16 1PS

Fri Jan 1, 2010 New Year Brunches & Treks Enjoy a full English breakfast followed by an informal guided walk

across the Estate. Booking Essential 01732 811314.

10am - 12.30pm National Trust Meet at Mote Restaurant Ightham Mote Mote Road Ivy Hatch

Sevenoaks Kent TN15 0NT Fri Jan 1, 2010 to Sat Jan 2, 2010

Cinderella Dickens World will be hosting the traditional family pantomime, Cinderella. Offering

great value for all the family, all ticket prices include burger, Jelly & a soft drink before the

show. Bookings now being taken on 01634 890421, or visit www.dickensworld.co.uk.3.30pm. The Britannia Theatre, Dickens World, Leviathan

Way, Chatham Maritime Kent ME4 4LL Fri Jan 1, 2010

An Introduction to British Architecture WEA Course: We will be looking at not only famous and

well known buildings including of course, Canterbury Cathedral but also lesser known parish churches. We will look at castles and

abbeys and medieval houses. As we get nearer the present, buildings will be set a Booking

information: 01634 298 600. 14:00 Mondays, 22 March,Enquiries:020 7426 3450 The Dominican

Priory St Peter’s Lane Kent Mon Jan 11, 2010

The Marian Consort An eight vocal ensemble performing Renaissance and Baroque

masterpieces under the direction of Rory McCleery Single Concert 7:30 PM St Gregory’s

Centre for Music, North Holmes Road, Canterbury CT1 1NX Kent CT1 1NX

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CANTERBURY CATHEDRAL Canterbury's main historical attraction.

A must see, absolutely stunning The Precincts, Canterbury

(01227) 762862

NORMAN CASTLE Here you can see the remains of a Norman castle, there is a seating area with splendid

views. Castle Street, Canterbury, Kent

(01227) 378100

GREYFRIARS CHAPEL This is a 13th century building. The

oldest Franciscan building in Britain and the only remains of Greyfriars.

6a Stour Street, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 462395

ST AUGUSTINES ABBEY Wonderful ruins to explore, A great

museum with an audio tour. Longport, Canterbury, Kent

(01227) 767345

WHITSTABLE CASTLE This Castle was originally a manor house,

it was purchased for the town in 1935 and in use by the Council until 1972.

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CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPECHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPECHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPECHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE

There are many recipes for classic Christmas cake. Here is one for you to try this year if you dare!

Christmas Cake

Makes 1 x 20cm (8in) cake 675g (11⁄2 lb) mixed dried fruit 115g (4oz) blanched flaked almonds 115g (4oz) mixed candied peel, chopped 115g (4oz) glacier cherries, well rinsed, then quartered 300g (101⁄2oz) plain flour 1 tsp powdered cinnamon 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg finely grated zest and juice of 1 lemon 225g (8oz) lightly salted butter 225g (8oz) soft brown sugar, light or dark 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tbsp black treacle 4 medium eggs 1⁄2 tsp bicarbonate of soda 1 tbsp milk brandy 1 Preheat the oven to 140˚C/275˚F/gas mark 1, and line a 20cm (8in) cake tin with a layer of brown paper, then a layer of Bakewell paper.

2 Mix the dried fruit, almonds, peel and cherries in a huge bowl. Turn them well and add the flour, spices and lemon zest and juice.

3 Cream the butter and sugar thoroughly, then add the vanilla extract and treacle. Still beating, incorporate the eggs, then stir the mixture into the fruit and flour. Finally, dissolve the bicarbonate of soda in the milk and stir this into the fruit thoroughly as well. Add brandy to taste by the spoonful, until you have a soft dropping consistency.

4 Pour the mixture into the prepared tin and hollow out the top slightly. Bake for 31⁄2 hours, then test it with a larding needle or skewer (if this is just dry, the cake is ready). Remove the cake from the oven, when it is done, and leave it to cool in its tin.

5 When cool, peel off the Bakewell and brown paper. Wrap in clingfilm, and then put into an airtight tin (or in foil). The usual thing is to keep the cake for at least a month before icing it, and to sprinkle it occasionally with more brandy.

6 To finish off the cake for Christmas, you will need marzipan and icing (see the recipes on the following page). Do not buy the marzipan ready-made – your own may not look as yellow as it does in the shop, but it will taste much better! Keep reading on the following page....

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CHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPECHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPECHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPECHRISTMAS CAKE RECIPE

Almond Paste or Marzipan Why not put that little bit of extra effort in this year and make your own marzipan;

Covers a 20cm (8in) cake

225g (8oz) icing sugar, plus extra for dusting

500g (1lb 2oz) ground almonds

1 large egg (weighing about75g/23⁄4 oz)

3-4 tsp lemon juice

glaze: 1 tbsp apricot jam

1 Sift the sugar into a bowl and mix in the almonds. Beat the egg well, then add it and the

lemon juice to the dry ingredients. Using a wooden spoon, beat to a firm paste, then knead on

a work surface that has been sprinkled with icing sugar. (If you don’t find most marzipan too

sweet, add another 225g/8oz sugar and use 2 medium eggs instead of 1 large.)

2 Slice the top from the cake to make it even, then turn it upside down and put it on a wire rack.

Boil the jam and 1 tbsp water in a small pan, sieve it into a bowl and, while it is hot, brush some

over the top (what was the bottom) of the cake.

3 Set aside a third of the marzipan and roll out the rest to a circle a little larger than the cake –

do this on a sheet of clean greaseproof and use the cake tin as a guide. Press the glazed side

of the cake down on to the marzipan. Remove the paper and smooth the marzipan over the

sides.

4 Measure the depth of the cake and its circumference. Roll out the remaining marzipan to

these measurements, again on a sheet of greaseproof. Brush the cake sides with the remaining

hot apricot glaze and roll it slowly along the strip of marzipan. Pat everything into place,

closing the cracks, and put the cake back on its rack.

Royal Icing

Covers a 20cm (8in) cake:

4 small egg whites

4 tsp lemon juice

1kg (2 1⁄4 lb) icing sugar, sifted

1 Whisk the egg whites until they are white and foamy but not stiff. Stir in the lemon juice, then

the sugar, bit by bit, using a wooden spoon. When everything is combined, continue to beat

the mixture until it is a dazzling white. Cover the basin and leave for an hour before using.

2 To ice the cake, have a bowl of hot water handy. Put half the icing on the cake, dip the palette

knife into the hot water (it shouldn’t be too wet), then use it to spread the icing. Cover the cake,

then put on the remaining icing, either roughly to make a snowy effect or with the aid of a

forcing bag and nozzles. Leave for at least 2 days to set before eating.

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A great fun day out for all. www.laserarena.co.uk/ 41 St. George's Place, Canterbury 787377 CANTERBURY TALES

Step into medieval Canterbury with Geoffrey Chaucer and his colourful characters on their magical pilgrimage from London to the shrine of St Thomas Becket in

Canterbury Cathedral, St. Margaret's Street, Canterbury (01227) 479227 KIDS KINGDOM

Indoor play park. Fun for children all ages. Ashford road, Chartham, (01227) 732323 HERNE BAY HIPPODROME

Children Indoor Play Area with snack bar and lots of refreshments. Open daily from 10am Kings Road, Herne Bay, Kent (01227) 366299

LASER RUSH Great fun for all ages. Good for parties and all other social events. 45a Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate,

Millstrood Road, Whitstable (01227) 272700 SNAPPY’S ADVENTURE PLAYCENTRE

Adventure Play, children's parties, family restaurant 45b Joseph Wilson Industrial Estate, Millstrood Road, Whitstable (01227) 282100

AMF BOWLING WHITSTABLE - Bowl Tower Parade CT52BJ / (0844) 8263037

ASHFORD,43/79 Station Road Kent TN231PP / (0844) 8263010 MAIDSTONE59/71 King Street Kent ME141DF / (0844) 8263023

IMAGINE Indoor play park. soft play area for babies, sports zone, restaurant Millbank Rd, Kingsnorth, Ashford, Kent TN233JD / (01233) 650789

KIDS SAFARI DOVER Unit 1 Whitfiesd court, White Cliffs Business Park, Dover CT16 EH

INDOORS & OUTDOORS

WHITEFRIARS SHOPPING CENTRE A great shopping experience in the heart of Canterbury

FARMING WORLD FAVERSHAM Animals, kids play area, Nash Court Boughton Faversham ME139HY / (01227) 751144

LEEDS CASTLE Acres of beautiful grounds, varied events all year. Maidstone, ME171PL / (01622) 765400

HOP FARM Family fun day out, wax museum, indoor play area. The Hop Farm Family Park Paddock Wood, Tonbridge

Kent TN126PY/ (01622) 872068 KENT LIFE

Family fun, animals, open houses. Lock Lane, Sandling, Maidstone, ME143AU/(01622) 763936 RARE BREEDS CENTRE

Lots of family fun, see and feed the animals, play areas, Woodchurch, Ashford, TN263RJ DIGGERLAND

Great indoor & outdoor fun. Roman Way, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Strood, ME22NU

FAMILY DAYS OUT FAMILY DAYS OUT FAMILY DAYS OUT FAMILY DAYS OUT

We have listed a complete rundown of Indoor and Outdoor entertainment which suits all ages. We love to hear from our readers, if you visit one of these places,

we would like to hear from you and will include your letter in one of our future editions.

OUTDOORS CANTERBURY RIVER NAVIGATION COMPANY

Relaxing trips along the River. Wonderful scenery & chauffeured by experienced boatmen. Westgate Grove, Canterbury (07816 )760869

BLEAN WOODS The largest woods in Kent. Enjoy the bleans varied wild life, learn some history, Canterbury

CANTERBURY TOURIST GUIDES Official Canterbury Green Badge tourist guides, providing walking tours of the city in English and several

European languages. 12-13 Sun Street, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 459779 DANE JOHN GARDENS

Recently judged one of the best parks in the country, Dane John Gardens has been awarded both the Green Flag Award and the Green Heritage Site Award. Canterbury 01227) 862000

DRUIDSTONE PARK Enchanted woodland. Farmyard. Play areas. Honey Hill, Blean, Canterbury (01227) 765168

GHOST TOUR Meet on St Margaret's for a tour. A mix of history, humour and haunting Canterbury

HOWLETTS WILD ANIMAL PARK A 90 acre wild adventure in beautiful parkland, the world's largest family group of gorillas in captivity.

Bekesbourne Road, Bekesbourne, Canterbury(0844) 8424647 WESTGATE GARDENS

A beautifully landscaped garden by the River Stour adjacent to Westgate Towers.. Westgate Grove, Canterbury (01227) 862000

WILDWOOD Woodland Discovery Park is an ideal day out for all the family. Experience British wildlife.

Wildwood's mission is to educate all about our active and once native wildlife, Herne Common Herne Bay (0871) 7820081 WINGHAM WILDLIFE PARK

Meet various animals including our American Alligator, cafe, kids play area, experience the hands on talks about reptiles. Rusham Road, Wingham, Canterbury (01227) 720836

PORT LYMPNE WILDLIFE PARK A 350 wild animal park set in natural wild countryside, safari ride, historic mansion, Lympe

FOLKESTONE SKI CENTRE Radnor Park Avenue, Folkestone, Kent, CT195HX / (01303) 850222

CANTERBURY HISTORIC RIVER TOURS Kings Bridge, St Peter's Street, Canterbury (07790) 534744

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FAMILY DAYS OUT FAMILY DAYS OUT FAMILY DAYS OUT FAMILY DAYS OUT

IF YOU ARE NOT LISTED PLEASE EMAIL: [email protected]

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We have tried to cover as many markets and car boot sales as we can

find, if you would like to see yours listed or if there are any no longer

running , please contact us.

MARKETS ASHFORD CATTLE MARKET

Orbital Park Ashford - 200 stalls - Saturdays BOROUGH GREEN

British rail car park - 200 stalls - Sundays CANTERBURY

City Centre - 60-120 stalls Wednesdays & Fridays

CANTERBURY BOHEMIA ARTS & CRAFTS Guildhall Street & Palace St.

every 4th Sat & Sun of the month DARTFORD

Priory shopping centre, Instone Rd 251 stalls-Thurs.

DEAL High St. - 98 stalls - Saturdays

DOVER The Euro market - 70 stalls

Mon, Wed, Fri. GILLINGHAM

Town Centre - 53 stalls Mondays to Saturdays

GRAVESEND High St. Queen St.

100 Mon-Sat indoor - 150 Sat outdoor HERNE BAY

William Street - 140 stalls - Saturdays MAIDSTONE

Lockmeadow market, Barker Rd. 150stalls,Tues & Sat

NEXT TO MORRISONS WINCHEAP

Next to Morrison's - Sunday RAINHAM

Town Centre - 65 stalls - Thursdays RAMSGATE

Staffordshire St. car park & town centre Saturdays STROOD

High St. - 100stalls - Tues & Sat: general, Sun: bric brac

SWANLEY Town Centre High St. - 100stalls

Wednesdays TUNBRIDGE WELLS

Royal Victoria Shop Centre - 40 stalls Wed to Sat

WHITSTABLE Gorral Tank - 110 stalls - Thursdays

CAR BOOT SALES ADDINGTON CAR BOOT SALE - 150 STALLS Meadow Crest Farm, London Rd - Saturdays

ASHFORD CAR BOOT SALE Orbital Park - Sundays

CRAYFORD CAR BOOT SALE Perry Street roundabout, Sidcup - Saturdays

GREENWAYS CAR BOOT SALE London Rd, West Malling - Sundays HEWITTS FARM CAR BOOT SALE

Court Rd, Orpington - Sundays ORPINGTON CAR BOOT SALE - 200 STALLS

Tripes Farm, Chelsfield Lane, Orpington - Sundays

SANDWICH CAR BOOT SALE - 180 STALLS Barville Farm, Sandwich Thursdays & Sundays


IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LIST YOUR EVENT IN NEXT MONTHS EDITION

PLEASE CONTACT US

Email: [email protected] Tel. no: (07982) 869692


MARKETS & MARKETS & MARKETS & MARKETS &

CAR BOOTSCAR BOOTSCAR BOOTSCAR BOOTS

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Check out this amazing line up of Christmas events for all the family in Kent


CHRISTMAS MARKETS & FAIRSCHRISTMAS MARKETS & FAIRSCHRISTMAS MARKETS & FAIRSCHRISTMAS MARKETS & FAIRS

26 dec to 6th January

At Leeds Castle ~ Fairy tale trail, search for

charachters from Fariy tales with a reward for

children completing the trail 10:00-17:00, Last

Ticket Sold: 15:00, Last entry to castle: 15:30

Leeds Castle, Maidstone Kent ME17 1PL

21st and 22nd Dec from 10-4pm

Santa’s Grotto at Canterbury

Environment Education Centre. Monday/Tuesday. Visit Santa in his grotto on

Teddy Bear’s Island and receive a free gift to take

home. No booking required. Canterbury Environmental

Education Centre, Broad Oak Rd, Canterbury Kent CT2 7PX

Tue Dec 1, 2009 to Thu Dec 24, 2009

The Hop Farm Kent With over 50.000 tickets

available for the 2 and a half hour experience,

Christmas scenes brought to life through magic tunnels, special

effects and a Sky diving Santa Claus & Christmas Market - The Hop Farm

Tonbridge Kent TN126PY

14 Nlov - 24 December

The Hop Farm hosts a Christmas Extravaganza 'The Christmas Market'

and 'Santa's Magical Kingdom' where The Hop Farm will be transformed into a magical Christmas land. The major festive

experience will include a traditional Christmas

market featuring indoor and outdoor trade areas, funfair, undercover ice

rink and all The Hop Farm attractions

1st dec to 24th dec

Christmas at the Castle. Step back in time and

enjoy a traditional Christmas at Leeds

Castle. See the beautifully decorated castle rooms transformed into a world of enchantment inspired

by classic fairy tales; enjoy a warming lunch in

the restaurant after relaxed shopping in the castle shops and bring

the children or grandchildren to meet

Father Christmas in his Grotto

19th December: 8pm The Trouser Trumpets- A Very Trouser Trumpets Christmas: A truly triuphant evening of

music,merriment,multi-media madness and lunacy wrapped up in a big Christmassy bow! Seasonal surprises and visual treats courtesy of Professor

Lampoonerie and his Amazing Electromagical Picturescope!

Come all ye faithful! Horsebridge Arts &

Community Centre, 11 Horsebridge Road, Whitstable,

Kent CT5 1AF 01227

Fri Nov 20, 2009 to Sun Jan 3, 2010 Bluewater Winter Wonderland

Bluewater, Europe’s leading retail and leisure destination, will

celebrate the launch of the festive season opening its Winter

Wonderland on 20th November with a light switch on event and

fabulous fireworks display. Located outside The West Village, the

Winter Wonderland offers fantastic family entertainment with a Santa’s

grotto, Ice Rink, Fun Fair and Traditional Christmas Market!

OPENING HOURS Mon to Sat: 10am-10pm, Sun: 10am-5pm, 21st – 23rd Dec: 10am-11pm, Christmas Eve:

10am-6pm, Christmas Day: Closed, Boxing Day: 10am-6pm, New Years

Eve: 10am-6pm, New Years Day: 10am-6pm Winter Wonderland, The West Village, Bluewater, Greenhithe

Kent DA9 9S

Mon Nov 23, 2009 to Wed Dec 23

Westwood Cross Christmas Market

Picturesque market stalls in traditional wooden cabins will be

offering a regularly changing selection of special gifts and

craftwork. Westwood Cross Shopping and

Leisure Centre, Broadstairs Kent CT10 2BF

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This section is for all those mums, expectant mums, and dads with babies and toddlers who would like to get together with other parents and children. We have tried to cover as many groups and coffee mornings as we can get our hands on. These events are great for meeting new mums & dads, especially if you have just

moved to the area. They are full of useful information and more.

Please note some fees may apply, please contact the group for information.

ASH PARENT & TODDLER GROUP

Ash Village Hall, Queens Road, Ash, Canterbury, CT32BG / (01304) 813249 Mon 10-12pm

AYLESHAM PARENT & TODDLER GROUP

Neighbourhood Centre, Ackholt Road, Aylesham, Canterbury, Kent, CT33AJ / (01304) 840134 -

www.aylesham-np.org.uk/ Wed & Thurs 9.30 to 11..30am TERM TIME ONLY

BIG TUMS & LITTLE ONES

Riverside Children's Centre, Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, CT27PH / (01227) 475550

www.riverside.childrencentre.org/ Thurs, 1-2.30pm UNDER 12 MONTHS. TERM TIME ONLY

BUMBLE BEES

St. Mary Bredin Church, 59 Nunnery Fields, Canterbury, KENT, CT13JN / (01227) 453777

www.smb.org.uk/events Mon 10-11.30pm TERM TIME ONLY

CHARTHAM PARENT & TODDLER GROUP

Chartham CP School, Shalmsford Street, Chartham, Canterbury, KENT, CT47QN / (01227) 731957

www.charthamprimary.org.uk/ Mon 10-12:30am TERM TIME ONLY

COFFEE & CAOS

Thanington Neighbourhood Resource Centre, Thanington Road, Canterbury, CT13XB / (01227)

767720 www.thaningtonnrc.co.uk/ Every Friday 10am-12pm TERM TIME ONLY

FAMILY FUNTIME

Riverside Centre, Kingsmead Rd,Canterbury CT27PH / (01227)

475550.www.riverside.childrencentre.org/

FAMILY MATTERS

Littlebourne Chapel, Nargate Street, Canterbury, CT31UH / (01227) 765215 Mon- 10am -Playtime -

Tues 10 am. Toddlers Club Wed-1.30 pm -Little Sonbeams Toddlers Thurs-10 am -Music Box.

TERM TIME ONLY

FIRST STEPS

Aylesham Neighbourhood Project, Veranda Block, Acholt Road, Aylesham, CT33AJ / (01304) 840134

www.aylesham-np.org.uk Every Monday morning from 10am-11.30

MOTHER & TODDLER GROUPSMOTHER & TODDLER GROUPSMOTHER & TODDLER GROUPSMOTHER & TODDLER GROUPS

COFFEE MORNINGSCOFFEE MORNINGSCOFFEE MORNINGSCOFFEE MORNINGS

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KENT CLOTH NAPPY COFFEE MORNINGS (for parents who use cloth nappies) Riverside Children's Centre, Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, CT27PH (01227) 475550

www.canterburkcnn.com First Monday of each month, except bank holidays 10.30am 12pm LITTLE HANDS CC DADDY COOL

Little Hands Children's Centre, Hollowmede, Canterbury , Kent , CT13SD / (01227) 457087 www.riverside.childrencentre.org/ Tuesdays 10am - 11.30am

LITTLE HANDS CC FRIDAY FUN Little Hands Children's Centre, Hollowmede, Canterbury, Kent, CT13SD / (01227) 457087 1.30-3pm

every Friday. Suitable for children from 2 years TERM TIME ONLY LITTLE HANDS CC PARENT & TODDLER GROUP

Children's Centre, Hollowmede, Canterbury CT13SD (01227) 457087 Mon.9-10.30am during term time. LITTLE HANDS CC SING & SIGN

Children's Centre,Hollowmede,Canterbury,CT13SD (01227) 457087 easyurl.net/Little Hands Mondays 2 to 2:45pm Pre-booking required Adults with children 6+ months

LITTLE HANDS CC UNDER ONE’S GROUPS Little Hands CC, Hollowmede, Canterbury,CT13SD (01227) 457087 Thurs 1:30 to 3pm

LITTLE SEEDS PARENT & TODDLER GROUP TERM TIME ONLY Canterbury Baptist Church, St George's Place. Canterbury,(01227) 456204 Tues 9.30-11.30

LUNCH CLUB Veranda block Acholt Rd, Aylesham, CT33AJ (01304) 840134 Tues 9.30-11.30am

TERM TIME ONLY MONKTON MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP

Monkton Recreation,Monkton Road, Minster, Ramsgate, (07836) 244705 Wed 9.30-11.30pm NOAHS ARK PARENT & TODDLER GROUP

St Thomas's R.C. Church Hall, Burgate, Canterbury, Kent, CT12HJ / (01843) 850907 Thu 10am -12 Parent and toddler session

Thu 1pm-2:15pm all join in music movement stories games NORTHGATE EARLY YEARS PARENT 9.30 to 11.30

Thanington Neighbou. Resource centre, Thanington road, Canterbury,(01227) 767720 Wed NORTHGATE WARD COMMUNITY CENTRE

Military Rd, Canterbury CT11YX /(01227) 785293 www.infonorthgate.org/ PARENT & TODDLER GROUP

Rough Common, Canterbury Kent, CT2 Fridays 1.15pm to 2.45pm QUERNS FAMILY GROUP

Querns place, Canterbury CT11PY Mon & Tues 10 to 12pm (01227) 475550 SEEDLINGS PARENTS & TODDLERS GROUP

Barton Church Hall, 32 Barton Road, Canterbury, CT1 1YQ (01227) 470086 Thursday 10am to 12pm THANK GOODNESS IT’S FRIDAY

Howe Barracks Comm. Centre Canterbury, (01227) 475550 Friday 9.30am to 11.30pm THURSDAY GROUP

Northgate Ward Comm. Centre, Military Rd, Canterbury, (01227) 475550 Thurs 10 - 12.30pm TOTS & TEA

Thanington Neighbourhood centre, Ashford Rd,Canterbury WINGHAM MOTHER & TODDLER GROUP

Wingham Village Hall, School lane, Wingham, Canterbury,CT11BD / (01304) 813672

MOTHER & TODDLER GROUPSMOTHER & TODDLER GROUPSMOTHER & TODDLER GROUPSMOTHER & TODDLER GROUPS

COFFEE MORNINGSCOFFEE MORNINGSCOFFEE MORNINGSCOFFEE MORNINGS

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Please see Canterbury & villages choice of playgroups, primary schools and secondary schools. You can email us with school events

you would like to see listed. For further details regarding location, ofsted reports, etc you may contact the schools direct, thank you

PLAYGROUPS / PRE-SCHOOL

City view pre-school Beauherne (01227) 784694 Elham pre-school (01303) 840128

Highfield day nursery, Harbledown (01227) 464230 Little Friends day nursery,Canterbury(01227) 451310

Littlebourne ladybirds (01227) 722955 New House nursery, New house lane (01227) 765413

Petham pre-school playgroup (01227) 700021 Pilgrims Way Nursery, Canterbury, Kent CT1 1XU

See saw pre-school, Wingham (01227) 722741 Sturry pre-school (01227) 719577

Tankerton Bay Nursery School, 01227 272026 The Firs Nursery, Chartham (01227) 731876

The Hersden’s under 5’s (01227) 713120 The squirrels pre-school (01227) 766537

Westbere playgroup (01227) 752378 Woodpeckers nursery, Bridge (01227) 831159

Wincheap pre-school (01227) 471233

SECONDARY SCHOOLS

St. Anselm’s Catholic School (01227) 862200 Chaucer Technology School (01227) 763636

Simon Langton Girl Grammar School (01227) 463711

Stafford House College (01227) 66540 Barton Court Grammar School

(01227) 464600 Simon Langton Grammar for boys

(01227) 463567 The Kings School, Canterbury (01227) 595501

Canterbury High School (01227) 463971 The Archbishop’s School (01227) 765805

St. Edmunds School (01227) 475600 Kent College, Canterbury (01227) 763231

Kent College International Centre ( 01227) 763231

Spires Academy (01227) 710392 Canterbury Steiner School Ltd (

01227) 738285 Herne Bay High School (01227) 361221

The Community College Whitstable 01227 272362

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Adisham CofE Primary School (01304) 840246 Aylesham Primary School (01304) 840392

Barham CofE Primary School (01227) 831312 Blean Primary School (01227) 471254

Bridge & Patrixbourne CofE Primary (01227) 830276 Cartwright & Kelsey CofE Primary (01304) 812539

Chartham Primary School (01227) 738225 Chislet CofE Primary School (01227) 860295

Goodnestone CofE Primary School (01304) 840329 Hersden Community Primary School (01227) 710414

Hoath Primary School (01227) 860249 Kingsmead Primary School (01227) 462360

Littlebourne CofE Primary School (01227) 721671 Parkside Community Primary (01227) 464956

Petham Primary School (01227) 700260 Pilgrims Way Primary School (01227) 760084

Preston Primary School (01227) 722235 Stelling Minnis CofE Primary School (01227) 709218

St. Peter’s Methodist Primary (01227) 464392 St. Thomas Catholic Primary School (01227) 462539

Sturry CofE Primary School (01227) 710477 Wickhambreaux CofE Primary (01227( 721300

Wincheap Primary School (01227) 464134 Wingham Primary School (01227) 720277

11 High Street Canterbury

CT1 2JE

www.costa.co.uk

SCHOOLS & PLAYGROUPSSCHOOLS & PLAYGROUPSSCHOOLS & PLAYGROUPSSCHOOLS & PLAYGROUPS

Kent offers a variety of theatres, cinemas & wonderful museums There is a mixture of items on display in the museums for

both adults and children to enjoy

MUSEUMS

WESTGATE TOWER MUSEUM Westgate, Canterbury, Kent (01227)

789576 Around for six centuries. This is

Canterbury’s gateway to the centre of the city

CANTERBURY ROMAN MUSEUM 11a Butchery Lane, Canterbury (01227)

785575 Remains of a Roman house, mosaics, underground, real roman objects and

remains. MUSEUM OF CANTERBURY

Stour Street, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 475202

The museum has pre-Roman times to the present on view to the public

RUPERT BEAR MUSEUM Stour Street, Canterbury, Kent (01227)

452747 Come to see Rupert and friends, lots of

things to do and see, a great day out

HERNE BAY MUSEUM AND GALLERY 8 William Street, Herne Bay, (01227)

475214 The museum explains the history of

Herne bay, its piers fate and a varied art gallery

WHITSTABLE MUSEUM & ART GALLERY 5 Oxford Street, Whitstable, (01227)

475214 Come to see Whitstable's coastal

community in this great museum.

THEATRES

Bromley Little Theatre (03208) 3092003 Churchill Theatre, Bromley (02084) 606677

Gulbenkian Canterbury (01227) 769075 Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury (01227) 787787

Central Theatre, Chatham (01634) 338300 Kings Theatre Chatham (01634) 829468 Miskin Theatre Dartford (01322) 629469 The Orchard, Dartford (01322) 220000

Woodville, Halls Gravesend (01474) 337459 Hazlitt Theatre Maidstone (01622) 758611 Winter Gardens Margate (01843) 292795 Sevenoaks Playhouse (01732) 450175

Assembly Tunbridge Wells (01892) 530613 Trinity Tunbridge Wells (01892) 678678

Granville Ramsgate (01843) 591750

CINEMAS

Carlton - Westgate on Sea (01843) 832019 Cineworld - Ashford (0871) 2208000

Kavanagh - Herne Bay (01227) 362228 New Century Sittingbourne (01795) 426018

Odeon - Canterbury (0871) 2244007 Odeon - Beckenham (0871) 2244007

Odeon Chatham (0871) 2244007 The Empire - Bromley (0871) 2244007

Odeon - Maidstone (0871) 2244007 Odeon Tunbridge Wells (0871) 2244007

The Vue Westwood Cross (08712) 240240 Showcase Bluewater (0871) 7161844

Palace Cinema Broadstairs (01843) 865726 Silver screens Dover and Folkestone The Empire Sandwich (01304) 620480 The Kino Hawkhurst (01580) 754 321

Playhouse Sevenoaks (01732) 450175 Royal Faversham (01795) 535551

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TO LIST YOUR THEATRE, CINEMA OR MUSEUM PLEASE EMAIL [email protected].

tel. (07982) 869692


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Take a look at the leisure centres Canterbury and the surrounding areas have to offer. These centres are not just great for keeping fit but also

for a fun day out with the kids. If we have missed any off the list, please let us know and we will feature it in next months edition.

KINGSMEAD LEISURE CENTRE Kingsmead Road, Canterbury, Kent (01227) 769818

Offering a great range of activities, with 3 pools, including a beach pool.

WHITSTABLE SPORTS CENTRE Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent (01227) 274394

The Whitstable Sports Centre is open evening and weekends with sporting facilities & kids parties

HERONS SWIMMING POOL William Street, Herne Bay, Kent (01227) 742102

Providing a varied swimming programme including sessions for serious, general swimmers & children. With a beach pool, fun equipment and a spiral

flume. Great for the children.

WHITSTABLE SWIMMING POOL Tower Parade, Whitstable, Kent (01227) 772442

Providing a varied swimming programme which includes sessions for all swimmers and children.

THE PIER SPORTS CENTRE Central Parade, Herne Bay, Kent (01227) 366921

On Herne Bay seafront. Great gym, dance and sports facilities.

KENT COUNTY CRICKET CLUB The St Lawrence Ground, Old Dover Road, Canterbury, (01227) 456886 Home to Kent County Cricket Club for over 160 years, set in 12 acres.

WILDLIFE SAILING 8 Western Esplanade, Herne Bay, Kent (01227) 366712

Sea watch cruises, wind turbine / maunsell fort cruises, bird watch cruises, day charges, short sails.

TRANSITION KITEBOARDING Whitstable Windsurfing, Beach Walk, Whitstable, (02083) 782138

Professional kite sports and kite surfing tuition for beginner to advanced.

LEISURE CENTRESLEISURE CENTRESLEISURE CENTRESLEISURE CENTRES

ACCOMODATION

The Thanington Hotel

140 Wincheap, Canterbury,

Kent, CT1 3RY

Telephone: 01227 453227 -

Fax: 01227 453225

[email protected] ~

www.thanington-hotel.co.uk

15th Century Hotel

Just a few steps from

Canterbury Cathedral

7 ~ 8 Sun Street, Canterbury

CT1 2HX Tel: 01227 769700

www.booking.com/hotel/gb/sun.html

ADVERTISE IN THE SMALL ADS SECTION.

UP TO 20 WORDS NO PICTURES £12 PER MONTH

WITH PICTURES £15 PER MONTH 20% discount if you book 1 year


07982 869692

FOOD & DRINK

FAIRTRADE / ECO

25-26 Sun Street,

Canterbury

Kent, CT1 2HX

Tel: 01227 767854

Our real French baguettes and pastries

are baked here throughout the day and

are filled with the highest quality fresh,

home cooked ingredients

7a Street Peters Street Canterbury

Cafe Cultura

43 Burgate, Canterbury, Kent,CT1 2HW, Tel: 01227 764946

[email protected] www.cafecultura.co.uk

The Deep Blue , 33 Wincheap,

Canterbury, Kent CT1 3RX

01227 761013

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IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD YOUR ESTABLISHMENT HERE, PLEASE

CONTACT US [email protected]

14 Palace Street, Canterbury,

CT1 2DZ,Tel: 0800 373869

www.thekingsmileflorist.co.uk

flowers chocolates gifts

FOOD & DRINK

60 ~ 61 Palace Street,

Canterbury CT1 2DY

Tel: 01227 787786

[email protected]

www.caffevenezia.co.uk

“The Hot Sausage Company offers

professional Street Trading, serving

quality food, and providing Excellent Service”

With over 100 different types of milkshakes and smoothies, shake shed has a shed load of shakes for

you to choose from 18 Sun Street, Canterbury, Kent

CT1 2HX, 01227 764378

Award winning Restaurant

10% off food

with this advert only 89/90 St. Dunstan's Street Canterbury CT2

8AD, 01227 768222

www.cafebelge.co.uk

The White Horse Inn Bookings & Enquiries

01227 832814

High Street Bridge ,Canterbury CT4 5LA

Try our delicious Sunday Roast

FLORISTS

The Parade

Canterbury

City Centre

(outside

Fat Face




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City Centre Styling

www.loafhair.com 3 Palace St. Canterbury CT32DZ

01227 762332

15 Wincheap,

Canterbury, Kent

Tel: 01227 761465

OAP’s SPECIAL

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HOME FURNISHINGS

An eye for design

72 Wincheap

Canterbury CT1 3RS

Tel: 01227 457555 www.fabricsincanterbury.com

MUSIC SHOPS

MUSIC UNISON - WOODWIND & BRASS SPECIALISTS. 54 Wincheap Canterbury CT1 3RS 01227 764580 [email protected] www.unisonmusic.co.uk



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ADVANCED - HOME & GARDEN MAINTENANCE Gardening, Jet Washing, Weather Sealing Exterior & Interior Painting For a free quote call 01227 276764 or 07805 618342 ~ 6 Valkyrie Avenue~Whitstable~Kent~CT5 4DJ


IRONING SERVICES

Fast, friendly, reliable ironing service weekly or fortnightly Free local delivery 01227 831303

PRINTERS

Printed flyers

White 80gsm, Single sided/colour. Black, Blue, Red or Green.

Please supply your own artwork

Booklet folding/stapling.

Tel: 01227 832714 Email: [email protected]

Unit A1, Goose Farm, Shallock Road, Broad Oak, Canterbury,

Kent CT2 0PR

PROPERTIES FOR SALE

PROPERTIES FOR RENT

HOUSE FOR SALE-SPAIN NEAR BARCELONA, 3 BED, 1 ONSUITE, POOL, BBQ,GARDEN 360000euros PLEASE CONTACT CARMEN: 0034679714195, or email, [email protected]

HOLIDAY RENTAL: VILLA WITH A POOL IN SPAIN COSTA DORADA Please visit: holidaylettings.co.uk for full details, property number

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ANY

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The Big

Suit hire and wedding

specialists

caring for finer detail

Randall house, 68 Wincheap Canterbury Kent (01227) 767797

[email protected]

Open Monday to Saturday 10am - 5pm Closed Wednesday and Sunday

CYCLE SALES, HIRE &

REPAIRS

Cycle Centre, St. Georges Lane,

Canterbury, CT1 2SY

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