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November 2019
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 »Gifted Young Generation
Book now for the Gifted Young Generation at The Woodville. Gifted Young Generation is a showcase of young people’s talents and skills from across the borough. The event helps raise money for our Active Listening Service which is a free counselling service for young people. Tickets for the event are now on sale and can be purchased here. For more info: Stacey or Jackie at The Grand: 01474 320123 Adults: £9.50 Concession: £7.50 Show starts at 7pm - 9:30pm.
Find out more »Sea Folk Sing: Live performance & The Flowing
Free outdoor performance at Gravesend Old Town Hall. Standing. Accompanied by The Flowing. The Sea Folk Sing choral group presents a beautiful collection of new songs written with the people of North Kent. From the energetic The Dockyard Rush to the enigmatic Hidden Powers, the work is an exploration of our historic relationship with the sea and of our hopes for the future in the face of changing tides. Featuring support from Rochester folk band The Flowing with guest Russell…
Find out more »Diverse Open Doors – Inter Faith Week
To celebrate Inter Faith Week 2019 a range of places of worship across Kent are opening their doors to the public. For more information or to book your place: www.kent.gov.uk/leisure-and-community/interfaith-working and click events. Places are free and must be booked by 8th November.
Find out more »Rutter’s Mass of the Children & Blackford’s Mirror of Perfection
RUTTER’S MASS OF THE CHILDREN & BLACKFORD'S MIRROR OF PERFECTION With Benesonantes (Cobham Hall School Chamber Choir CONCERT STARTS AT: 7:30 PM Soprano: Eloise Irving Baritone: Jack Holton Inspired by his schoolboy experiences of singing with adult choirs, Rutter wrote this delightful Mass for the Children – packed with captivating melody, harmony and rhythm. Our second work, Mirror of Perfection, was inspired by Richard Blackford’s visit to Assisi. He was so moved to learn of St Francis’s simple life that…
Find out more »Birds and Animals
Treat yourself to a day and get away from the hustle and bustle of life and book for an Autumn workshop to explore collage. £30 per session or £55 for two. Children - half price. To book or for more info: fi@fionaspirals.co.uk>
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 »Mayor’s Charity Chinese Meal
The Mayor's Charity Chinese Meal at Twin Dynasty, Windmill Street, Gravesend. The dinner is a set menu. All proceeds going to the Mayor Of Gravesham's Charities.
Find out more »Riot, Robbery and Murder: Shakespeare and Marlowe in Kent
Christopher Marlowe was born in Canterbury 1564, the same year that William Shakespeare was born in Stratford upon Avon. Shakespeare was definitely influenced by Marlowe’s work and there has always been speculation about who wrote what. There is no documentary evidence that they ever met. The November meeting has a Chrismassy feel, with wine, a raffle and seasonal refreshments. Speaker: Professor Stephen Prickett Members: Free entry. Visitors: £4.50 - includes refreshments.
Find out more »Gravesham Festival of Christmas Lights
With street entertainers around the town from 3.30pm, the main event gets under way at 4pm with entertainment on Community Square featuring some of the cast of this year’s panto, Beauty and the Beast. At 4.30pm the spectacular lantern parade featuring hundreds of children from local schools leaves from the square, tours the town before returning for the lighting of the Christmas tree by the Mayor of Gravesham, Cllr Gurdip Bungar. With street entertainers around the town from 3.30pm, the…
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 »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 »The Annual Service to Commemorate St Andrew
You are very welcome to attend the annual service to commemorate St Andrew in St Andrew’s Mission Church, Bawley Bay, Royal Pier Road, Gravesend.
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 »Mayor’s Carol Service
Join The Mayor of Gravesham for Christmas Carols at St George’s Church, Gravesend.
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 »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 »St Nicholas Day
Celebrate St Nicholas Day with St Nicholas Story, Kids Goody Bag and Photos on Friday 6th December: 5:30pm - Town Centre Parade where St Nicholas, Angel and Evil arrive in a horse drawn carriage. 6pm - Community Square - join local historian Christoph Bull by the Christmas Tree for the St Nicolas Story followed by goody bags distribution and photos.
Find out more »A Christmas Carol – A Charity Evening in aid of World Vision
A charity evening in aid of World Vision. Performed by local actor and singer Gary Cordice who brings to life the immortal story of Charles Dickens ‘A Christmas Carol’. Tickets: £10.00 Mulled wine and mince pies included. To book: 01474 822641 or cldwaller@btinternet.com
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