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March 2019
Pop Up History Exhibition
Come along to this interesting local event full of photo boards, displays, artefacts and a recently acquired model of Pitcher’s Dockyard, Northfleet. Local historians and authors will be available to ask questions, time to chat and a chance to buy publications.
Find out more »The Citizen Ship
You are invited to join the crew and artists aboard Light Vessel 21 for the launch of LV21’s latest Arts Council England supported project, ‘citizenSHIP – you are welcome’. Find out more about the plans for this 3-month creative programme and how to get involved to help artists create new artworks and cultural interventions themed around identity, nationality, belonging and the free movement of people, goods and ideas. The project will see LV21 become part laboratory for testing new ideas, part…
Find out more »Celebrate William Shakespear Day
Everybody is welcome to help create a sculpture to celebrate William Shakespear Day. Drop in, have fun and get creative! Only £3.00 with free refreshments.
Find out more »Evening Quiz – Gravesham Town Twinning Association
All welcome to the Gravesham Town Twinning Association Evening Quiz. Please bring your own drinks and nibble. For more information please contact Jill Clucas 01474 873536
Find out more »Train Ride
Children, buy a ticket for a train ride and your mum gets her first train ride free! Shake off those winter blues, Spring is just around the corner. So come and have a special Mother’s Day train ride.
Find out more »April 2019
Song and Story Time and Craft Activity for under 5s
Eastgate Church will be located in the snug every Wednesday until further notice. They will be doing free craft activities. For any enquiries please call 01474 87 30 40.
Find out more »Spirit Cafe
Drop in to the free Spirit Cafe, by the Queen Victoria statue, in Gravesend Borough Market. All welcome!
Find out more »International Roma Day Concert
You are very welcome to the International Roma Day Concert at St George’s Church, Gravesend.
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,…
Find out more »International Roma Day Music Festival
You are invited to the International Roma Day Music Festival at Fort Gardens, Gravesend.
Find out more »Mrs Kapoor’s Daughter’s Wedding
In true Bollywood style, this show is packed with vibrant colours, eclectic music, singing, dancing, a fashion show and dhol players. The production, brings together over 30 cast and crew members, to deliver an exceptional theatrical experience for audiences of all ages. Matinee performance: 2.30pm Evening performance: 6.30pm For further information please visit: https://woodville.seatlive.com/mrs-kapoors-daughters-wedding/
Find out more »Spring Show
You are very welcome to the Shorne Cottage Garden Society Spring Show at Shorne Village Hall. Over 60 classes of exhibits. 100s of entries - cookery, plants, vegetables, flower arrangement and craft. Plant Stall, Raffle, Cream Cakes and Teas!
Find out more »Inside Out
Jackie Byrne and Fiona Spirals are pleased to offer FREE ‘Creative Art’ Workshops for 2019. Feel free to bring lunch.
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…
Find out more »Cobham wood and Darnley 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 Railway Ride
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 »World War 1 Poets
All welcome to the lecture with Bob and Fern Ogley. Years membership - £12.00, for meetings and the latest copy of Historic Gravesham. For more information please contact Sandra Soder - 01474 363998
Find out more »Easter at Gravesend Borough Market
Easter half term activities.....
Find out more »Plover Lovers World of Delights
All welcome to ‘Plover Lovers World of Delights’ by Rik and Elis. The Wader Quest duo will return to tell us more about the lives of Plovers, those wading birds seen in all kinds of watery habitats.
Find out more »Long Tail Cider Talk
Chalk Village Gardeners invite you to a talk by Mark Warnett, ‘Long Tail Cider’ - the story so far. Find out about the cider making process and the Long Tail history. Long Tail cider are based in Higham. No need to book. Free tea and coffee, free parking and a regular bus service to Lion Garage and just a short walk. Raffle to help club funds.
Find out more »The Cider Making Story
Come along and listen to Mark Warnett talk about ‘The Cider Making Story’ at Chalk Parish Hall. Only £2.50 includes refreshments.
Find out more »Vaisakhi Parade
Join the Gravesend Gurdwara as they hold its annual Sikh Festival Parade - Vaisakhi. Watch as a sea of colour winds its way through the streets of Gravesend.
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,…
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
You are very welcome to the Cobham Gardeners Spring Show. Entrance to view the adult and junior members entries in the various show categories (Flowers, Vegetables, Preserves & Photographic) during the afternoon is free to the general public. Also, there is a Plant Sale, experts on hand to answer your gardening questions and afternoon tea and cake on sale. You’ll be able to sign up for Society Membership on the day, it’s only £8 for the year.
Find out more »Words and Witches
Sculpt the three witches from Macbeth to celebrate William Shakespeare Day. Only £3.00 with free refreshments.
Find out more »Vintage Fayre
Join us for a day filled with vintage and retro fashion, accessories, jewellery, homeware, food and live entertainment with Miss Vintage.
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 »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 »Big Pet Event
A fabulous pet event is taking place at Gravesend Borough Market this April Half Term. There will be a market full of pet related stalls, you can take part in fun free activities and enjoy talks and advice from the animal experts. Includes: Pet Food, Pet Accessories, Pet Services, Expert Advice, Pet Health, Specialist Talks, Face Painting, Storytelling, Meet the Animals, Balloon Twisting, Vet School and lots more… Join the Big Pet Event Facebook page to find out all the…
Find out more »Easter Half term activities
Easter half term activities for primary aged children. Children must bring a packed lunch. Please book: confidentchildren@hotmail.co.uk or contact Genny Jones 074908 30038
Find out more »Maundy Thursday
All welcome to a Service of reflection and Holy Communion.
Find out more »Epic Egg Hunt
Lots of family activities and only £1.00 per child. The coffee shop will be open.
Find out more »Good Friday Church Services
10am - Service for Good Friday at St George’s Church. 10.30am - Walk of Prayer & Witness starting at St George’s Church walking to Windmill Hill. 12 noon - Good Friday Meditation at Christ Church Old Road East, Gravesend, DA12 1NS
Find out more »Hot Cross Bun Service
All welcome to a special service and craft activities to explore the meaning of this Holy day, followed by Hot Cross Buns. For children of all ages and their carers.
Find out more »Good Friday Service – ‘The Seven Last Words of Jesus’
This service is in half hour sections, so you can stay for the duration or arrive and leave on the half hour during a hymn.
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 Easter Bunny Hunt
Pick up a Bunny Hunt Sheet in advance from Made in Kent or one of the participating Heritage High Street Stores for a minimum donation of £2 per child. Bunny Hunt Sheets will also be on sale on the day from our Bunny HQ outside Maries Tea Room.Then the hunt is on, keep your eyes peeled for our mischievous little bunnies in the shop windows and if you spot one head inside with your Bunny Hunt Sheet to pick up…
Find out more »Easter Family Fun Day
Come along for a morning filled with Easter crafts and activities for children and their families. Only £1 per child. No need to book, just turn up on the day. For more information: info@stgeorgesgravesend.org
Find out more »Easter Day
7am - Easter Day Sunrise Service with Holy Communion. 10am - Family Communion for Easter Day.
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