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February 2020
February Half Term Trail
Book your place online or pop in on the day to collect your trail sheet from the Visitor centre.
Find out more »Half Term Art Activities
Create magic Art...Tear..Cut and stick paper materials, recycle and recycle design. All ages welcome to join Fiona Spirals.
Find out more »Ball Boys
This play is set during Wimbledon fortnight wherein 2 ball boys are plotting the ultimate revolutionary act. Whilst eschewing Marxist ideology they hatch a plan to strike against capitalism and proletariat. A darkly tragic comic piece of theatre and although written in the mid 1970s, it has a modern day resonance with recent political machinations. Starring Logan Mersh and Jonathan Smeed. Written by David Edgar. £10 on the door or contact 07904 963585
Find out more »Half Term Art Activities
Fun and friendly drama exercises and games to get us out of our heads and into our funny bones. No experienced necessary, wear loose, comfy clothing and bring along a pad, pen and one random, inanimate object. Age 11 plus with Lauren Mills.
Find out more »Youth Enterprise Live
An exciting new event for young entrepreneurs, by Gravesham Borough Council, for 16 - 30 year-olds with an interest in enterprise. Inspirational stories. Interactive demos. Mentoring Zone and practical tips. Social Media workshops by Zoe Cairns. Questions and Answer panel. Lunch provided. Register to ‘Join Us’.
Find out more »Saturday Market Buy Local…Buy Fresh
Come along to buy fresh locally sourced produce from Gravesend Borough Market.
Find out more »Mums & Tots
Enjoy playtime, crafts & catch up for a chat! Parents/carers bring your toddlers.
Find out more »Luddesdown – lovely and lonely: the story of Gravesham’s most isolated parish
Luddedown – lovely and lonely: the story of Gravesham’s most isolated parish (Illustrated talk with supper) Speaker: Christoph Bull On: Monday 24th February 2020 At: Reliance Restaurant, Queen Street, Gravesend Begins: 6pm for fish & chip supper with talk to follow. Price: £15 includes both supper and talk. Payment needed before evening as seats that are unpaid are sold on Booking essential as places are limited – Reliance Restaurant 01474 533593
Find out more »Seabirds of the British Isles
Join Brian Gallop for a talk about ‘Seabirds of the British Isles’. With miles of coast around Britain, sea birds are found everywhere, attracted to our cliffs and islands to breed and feed. Outdoor meetings are free. bring binoculars and a packed lunch. Indoor meetings: admission including refreshments £4.00 for group members and £5 for non-members unless they decide to join the group in which case the first meeting will be free.
Find out more »Song & Story Time with Eastgate Church
Come and meet other families and have fun, for under 5s and carers.
Find out more »The History Cafe – The History of Gravesend Airport
The History Cafe is an opportunity to learn more about the Borough, meet like minded people and enjoy a nice hot drink. Come and join us for a free monthly presentation by a local historian on a range of subjects relating to Gravesend and surrounding area. John Tate presents a snapshot of Gravesend Airport from 1932 - 1958.
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 »Saturday Market Buy Local…Buy Fresh
Come along to buy fresh locally sourced produce from Gravesend Borough Market.
Find out more »Vintage Hornby trains Exhibition
All welcome to the very popular Vintage Hornby Trains Exhibition at St George’s Church Hall. Plus Trade Stalls. Adults: £3.50 Children: £2 (free if under 5) Family ticket: £8.00 Hot refreshments available. More info: 07879 651090
Find out more »March 2020
Handmade Fair
Come along to the Handmade Fair with dozens of local crafters under one roof, exhibiting an eclectic mix of hand crafted wares and taste bud tempting treats.
Find out more »Luddesdown – Gravesham’s most remote parish
Join local historian Christoph Bull for an illustrated talk about Luddesdown. Starts at 6pm for supper, talk to follow. Booking essential: Reliance Restaurant 01474 533593
Find out more »See Me: Artists not Outsiders
Come along to The Blake Gallery for a group exhibition by artists supported by The National Autistic Society. Monday to Saturday: 9am - 8pm Sundays: 10am - 2pm.
Find out more »Song & Story Time with Eastgate Church
Come and meet other families and have fun, for under 5s and carers.
Find out more »Song & Story Time with Eastgate Church
Come and meet other families and have fun, for under 5s and carers.
Find out more »Going for RHS Chelsea Gold
Mig Kimpton - floral designer & winner of 13 RHS Chelsea medals- provides an interesting insight into exhibiting at the Chelsea Flower Show whilst demonstrating his floral art. These will be raffled during the evening. Mig says Chelsea is his favourite show.
Find out more »Who am I?
Composer and kora player, Tunde Jegede in collaboration with Japanese dance artist and Butoh practitioner, Yumino Seki bring a personal reflection and cultural expression that transcends boundaries. Together with live performance and visual artist, Sunara Begum they will perform new music and dance devised especially for this show drawn from their seminal pieces, ‘Gekka’ and ‘Eri’. WHO AM I? is an exploration of the body as memory and the intrinsic landscape of music. Concessions: £10 More info: 07788 413 664
Find out more »Cold War Bunker Tours
Gravesend’s Cold War bunker is located within Woodlands park and was originally known as Civil Defence Region 6. The bunker was an underground command post, built in 1954, from which Gravesend’s rescue and emergency services were to be co-ordinated in the event of a nuclear attack. Its 13 rooms contained power and ventilation plant, communications areas for the command staff and various dormitories. Refurbished and re-equipped to look as it was in the 1950s, the bunker gives the visitor the…
Find out more »The Fascinating and Secret Life of the Mole
Chris Stewart a professional mole catcher he will entertain us with a humorous but factual talk on the life of the mole, and the history of mole trapping. Chris is a regular guest on BBC radio Kent Sunday Gardening. There is a raffle to help club funds, bring a bloom and join in with the free just for fun best bloom competition. (Small prize) No need to book, free local parking. The years membership is only £15, hall meetings are…
Find out more »Mayor of Gravesham’s Charity and Civic Quiz with supper
Mayor of Gravesham’s Charity and Civic Quiz with supper His Worship, the Mayor of Gravesham, Councillor Gurdip Bungar, invites you to meet him and have an evening of local knowledge fun. Quizmaster: Christoph Bull (the quiz is about Gravesham, its history etc.) On: Monday 16th March 2020 At: Reliance Restaurant, Queen Street, Gravesend Begins: 7pm Cost: £20 for meal and quiz (drinks not included) Booking essential: Reliance Restaurant 01474 533593
Find out more »Greenhithe to Greyhithe and back again
Greenhithe to Greyhithe and back again (illustrated talk & supper): about Greenhithe’s rich history and recent changes. Speaker: Christoph Bull On: Monday 23rd March 2020 At: Reliance Restaurant, Queen Street, Gravesend Begins: 6pm for the meal – talk to follow Cost: £15 for meal and talk (drinks not included) Booking essential: Reliance Restaurant 01474 533593
Find out more »Trek to Machu Picchu Information Evening
Registration: FREE Come along and find out more about ellenor's exciting expedition to Machu Picchu. This will be an informal event, and an opportunity for you to find out more about the trek and what it involves, ask any questions directly to the travel company organising the trip and meet the Events Team here at ellenor. If you would like to join us, please confirm your attendence by contacting our Events Team on events@ellenor.org or on 01474 320 007.
Find out more »The History Cafe – A nostalgic look at Gravesend shops
The History Cafe is an opportunity to learn more about the Borough, meet like minded people and enjoy a nice hot drink. Come and join us for a free monthly presentation by a local historian on a range of subjects relating to Gravesend and surrounding area. Sandra Soder will be taking a look at past Gravesend shops using old photos and historic information. Come along and share your memories at this lovely nostalgic presentation.
Find out more »Twilight Market – Holistic & Psychic
Come along to experience an evening filled with holistic therapies, one to one psychic readings and platform mediumship. Food court, pop up bar and trade stands open throughout event.
Find out more »Mayor’s Curry Night
The Woodville is pleased to be hosting the Mayor of Gravesham's Curry Night on the 27th March. The evening will include a Buffet Meal, Live Entertainment , Raffle and Auction. Supporting the Mayor's chosen Charities: House of Mercy (working with Single Homeless); Sanctuary (Helping the Homeless) and the Ellenor (for families facing terminal illness).
Find out more »Gravesend Street Chilli Market
Come along to the Gravesend Street Chilli market with lots of chilli to eat, drink, taste and buy. 99% Chilli products are plant based and vegan.
Find out more »Miniature Steam Train Rides
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 »April 2020
Retro and Vintage Fair
All welcome to the Retro and Vintage Fair at Mayfield Grammar School. There will be vintage clothing, collectables, pop up beauty parlour, tea room and live entertainment with Adam Hoffman. Admission: £2.50, only £2.00 with flyer. For more information: Jan 07885692114/ Karen 07903521745
Find out more »Milton Chantry and New Tavern Fort
Milton Chantry has had many different uses and is one of a few surviving buildings of this type. It contains a number of well-preserved architectural features from the 14th to 19th centuries along with a variety of displays relating to the heritage of the Borough.Located close to the Thames, New Tavern Fort was designed to defend London against an enemy fleet. Experience life underground and follow in the steps of the Victorian artillery men. To fully experience these two sites, take…
Find out more »Gad’s Hill Place Tour
Visit the former home of Charles Dickens, Gad’s Hill Place – his ‘Little Kentish Freehold’. When he was a boy Charles Dickens and his father took a walk through Kent. On Gravesend Road they passed a house called Gad’s Hill Place. Young Charles was impressed and bought the house in 1856. In this house he wrote his last four Novels, including Great Expectations and A Tale of Two Cities. He lived there until his death in 1870. Gad’s Hill is…
Find out more »Spring Show and Plant Sale
All welcome to the Cobham gardeners Spring Show and Plant Sale. Including: gardening tips, adult and junior show categories, flowers, vegetables, preserves and photographic, tea, coffee and home made cake sale. Free entry!
Find out more »Quiz – Gravesham Town Twinning Association
Quiz – Gravesham Town Twinning Association – open to everybody. On: Saturday 4th April 2020 At: St George’s Church Hall, Church Street, Gravesend Begins: 7.15pm for 7.30. Cost: £5 a head – teams of 6 Booking essential. Contact: Jill Clucas graveshamtwinning@gmail.com
Find out more »Wedding Fair
Come and plan your perfect wedding at the Gravesend Borough Market Wedding Fair.
Find out more »Owletts
Family home of the renowned architect Sir Herbert Baker This Charles II house is an extraordinary example of a Kent country home. As you wander round the house, you will see the architectural influences of its most famous owner, architect Sir Herbert Baker. Chat to the friendly room guides and look out for some of the favourite features such as the oval stained glass window, the electrical empire clock and the 17th-century plaster ceiling. To keep the children entertained, don’t forget to pick up…
Find out more »Cobham Woods & Mausoleum
Visit the restored 18th century mausoleum, set in peaceful wood pasture. Discover this special site set within the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Covering 190 acres, Cobham Wood is one of the few ancient wood pastures still retaining open grassland and mature trees.
Find out more »Miniature Steam Train Rides
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.
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