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November 2019
Adult Festive Workshops
Make something fabulous for Christmas at the Millbrook Garden Centre Festive Workshops from 19th November. From gift wrapping, willow or traditional wreaths, Christmas terrariums, papercutting to fresh table arrangements! It’s the perfect way to spend a little time relaxing and learning a new skill before the lead up to the festivities! Prices from £10.00 - to book: https://www.millbrookgc.co.uk/shop/customer-events-all.html?location=2
Find out more »Magical Millbrook Grotto
A truly magical experience awaits children of all ages in the Magical Millbrook Grotto this November and December. Opening on Saturday 23rd November until Christmas Eve! Receive a special train ticket to board the Millbrook Express and be transported to a winter wonderland! Children of all ages can enjoy games and crafts, including making magical reindeer food and Christmas badges with Santa’s elves, before finally arriving at Santa's cosy log cabin. Santa will be there to greet you and ensure…
Find out more »Santa’s Grotto
You meet the elves, put on your magical robes and collect your wands. Then in through the magic mirror to meet Father Christmas. Father Christmas will then decide if you are naughty or nice and give you a Christmas chocolate!
Find out more »Young Traders Christmas Market
Come along to a Young Traders and Entrepreneurs Market and get ready for Christmas. Get set for this year’s Young Traders Christmas Market. Packed full of gifts, treats and DJ beats.
Find out more »Forget-Me-Not-Vintage Christmas Fayre
All welcome to the Forget-Me-Not Vintage Christmas Fayre. Live entertainment. Free entry. Free parking. Dogs welcome.
Find out more »Ghost Stories from North-West Kent
Join local historian Christoph Bull, for a talk. Prepare for the Christmas period with some suitable real ghost stories from the surrounding area. The talk starts at 6pm for a fish and chip supper and hot drink, followed by the illustrated talk. Booking essential - Reliance Restaurant 01474 533593
Find out more »Tea Dance
Come along to a very friendly Tea Dance – Sequence Dancing, every Tuesday at St George’s Church Hall. Good fun and great exercise. Couples or singles – adults only. Beginners or experienced – all are welcome. Further info: 01474 320792 or 07913 230119
Find out more »River Stour from Source to Sea
Join Michael Walter as he describes the journey of a Kentish river and the wealth of wildlife it sustains.
Find out more »Woodville Pop-Up Cinema Christmas Season
Gravesend Borough Market also plays host to the Woodville Pop-up Cinema Christmas Season this year, with a Christmas classic. Screenings are every Wednesday from 27 November to 18 December inclusive, between 5pm and 7pm. Tickets are £2.50 and are available from the Woodville Box Office at www.woodville.co.uk.
Find out more »Tree Weekend
Enjoy live music, face painting, festive refreshments and more! Plus Millbrook Family Members can enjoy 25% discount off all trees at this event!
Find out more »Ian Nicholson – ‘Gardens’
Come and listen to Ian as he reads a selection of short stories from his fifth book ‘Gardens’, with tales ranging from medieval to futuristic. Refreshments provided. Booking recommended.
Find out more »Spirit Cafe
Come along to the Spirit Cafe, A Place of Encounter for Spiritual Readings, Peace Treatments, Physical Healings, Dream Interpretations and Spiritual Cleansings. Appointments open for walk-ins on the day and will be booked on a first come, first serve basis. All appointments are free of charge.
Find out more »GEMS present Our Christmas Concert
You are very welcome to Our Christmas Concert with GEMS. Tickets £7 including light refreshments. More information: 01474 355413.
Find out more »Traditional Christmas Market
You are very welcome to our traditional Christmas Market.
Find out more »Santa’s Grotto
You meet the elves, put on your magical robes and collect your wands. Then in through the magic mirror to meet Father Christmas. Father Christmas will then decide if you are naughty or nice and give you a Christmas chocolate!
Find out more »St George’s Church Christmas Fayre
All welcome to the St George’s Church Christmas Fayre. Hot refreshments, cake stall, bottle stall, chocolate tombola, children’s books, games, raffle, DVDs, jewellery, cosmetics, bric-a-brac and much more!
Find out more »St Aidan’s Christmas Fair
St Aidan’s Christmas Fair
Find out more »Gravesend Methodist Church Christmas Bazaar
Come along and join the festive cheer at Gravesend Methodist Church
Find out more »Christmas Fayre at All Saints Church, Perry Street
All welcome to the Christmas Fayre at All Saints Church, Perry Street. There will be tombola, grand raffle, refreshments, Father Christmas and lots more!
Find out more »GEMS present Our Christmas Concert
You are very welcome to Our Christmas Concert with GEMS. Tickets £7 including light refreshments. More information: 01474 355413.
Find out more »December 2019
Christmas Craft Activities
Come along for Christmas craft activities.
Find out more »St Peter and Paul, Christingle Service
Come along to the Christingle service at St Peter and Paul.
Find out more »Christingle Service
Come along for the Christingle Service at Christ Church, Echo Square.
Find out more »Tea Dance
Come along to a very friendly Tea Dance – Sequence Dancing, every Tuesday at St George’s Church Hall. Good fun and great exercise. Couples or singles – adults only. Beginners or experienced – all are welcome. Further info: 01474 320792 or 07913 230119
Find out more »Parlour Plays presents A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
The Christmas favourite has returned this year and tickets are now available. We welcome you back to the Owletts drawing room for a special evening of storytelling, homemade mince pies and mulled wine. It's the perfect event for the festive season. Performances throughout December. £15 per ticket. Showtimes 4PM and 7PM. Running time approximately one hour. Please phone or email for details. Call: 01474 813741 or 07712673740
Find out more »Woodville Pop-Up Cinema Christmas Season
Gravesend Borough Market also plays host to the Woodville Pop-up Cinema Christmas Season this year, with a Christmas classic. Screenings are every Wednesday from 27 November to 18 December inclusive, between 5pm and 7pm. Tickets are £2.50 and are available from the Woodville Box Office at www.woodville.co.uk.
Find out more »Plants for Winter Interest
Millbrook Growers Talks 2019 Grow your gardening knowledge and meet like-minded people at our monthly gardening club talks, The Millbrook Growers. Our Millbrook Growers talks offer hints and tips to get your garden growing; perfect for putting into practice when you get home. Tickets cost £7.50 and include refreshments. Plants for Winter Interest with Alison Marsden - Thursday 5th December, 10.30am Flowers are the star performers in our gardens in spring and summer but how do you continue the colour…
Find out more »Spirit Cafe
Come along to the Spirit Cafe, A Place of Encounter for Spiritual Readings, Peace Treatments, Physical Healings, Dream Interpretations and Spiritual Cleansings. Appointments open for walk-ins on the day and will be booked on a first come, first serve basis. All appointments are free of charge.
Find out more »Traditional Christmas Market
You are very welcome to our traditional Christmas Market.
Find out more »Ensignbus Running Day 2019
#Ensignbus annual Heritage bus running day using our own collection of preserved buses from the 1930's - 1990's plus special guest vehicles ‘Come and travel in style on transport of yesteryear’ There will be three special bus routes that will operate every 30 minutes as follows: • Route X55: Upminster Station - Aveley - Lakeside - Greenhithe Station - Bluewater - Northfleet - Gravesend (Ferry)
Find out more »Santa’s Grotto
You meet the elves, put on your magical robes and collect your wands. Then in through the magic mirror to meet Father Christmas. Father Christmas will then decide if you are naughty or nice and give you a Christmas chocolate! Small fee.
Find out more »Ellenor Christmas Market
Join us for some festive fun at our merry Christmas Market. Come along and enjoy traditional Christmas food, music, cakes and shop for wonderful locally made gifts for your family and friends. You will also have the chance to enter a raffle and win some festive prizes.
Find out more »Christmas Craft Activities
Come along for Christmas craft activities.
Find out more »Santa Run
Support your local hospice at this festive family friendly fun run, guaranteed to bring Christmas cheer to all! Join hundreds of Santas as they descend on Victoria Park to take on this fun filled 5km or 10km course. This event is all about 'taking part' not 'winning' so you can run, jog or walk - you decide! This event is a wheelchair and pram friendly route. This event is perfect for families, individuals and corporate teams – you can even…
Find out more »Christmas with The Marlowe Singers
The Marlowe Singers are singing at the Ellenor Hospice Christmas Market. You are very welcome to come along and support our wonderful local hospice.
Find out more »Miniature Steam Train Rides – Santa Run Special Event
WHATEVER THE WEATHER the miniature trains run. Come for a ride every Sunday from April to October, 2pm until 5pm, at the grounds of the Cascade Leisure Centre. 50p a ride – FUN FOR ALL! Park in the main car park and the trains are just by the driving range. For more information please visit the GMMES Facebook page.
Find out more »St Margaret’s Church Christingle and Carol Service
Join St Margaret’s Church in Ifield for their Christingle and carol service.
Find out more »Northfleet’s Secret History: Illustrated Talk
Join local historian Christoph Bull at Coach & Horses public house, The Hill, Northfleet. Starts: 7.30pm with a buffet and ability to purchase old prints of Northfleet. Cost: Free Information: Coach & Horses 01474 534624. Come and hear something of Northfleet’s great history in its oldest pub.
Find out more »A Schoolgirls War
World War II brought several challenges to school life and teaching, having to cope with air raids and fighting above and the needs for shelters, whilst trying to educate children amidst the disruptions. Ex-head teacher: Mary Smith tells the moving but sometimes amusing story. No need to book. For further information: Sandra Soder 01474 363998
Find out more »Tea Dance
Come along to a very friendly Tea Dance – Sequence Dancing, every Tuesday at St George’s Church Hall. Good fun and great exercise. Couples or singles – adults only. Beginners or experienced – all are welcome. Further info: 01474 320792 or 07913 230119
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