Visitors to the annual Sandwich Festival will find a wide varitey of entertainment and music throughout the week for the whole family to enjoy!
Sandwich Festival – Programme of Events
Sunday 22nd August 10am 10K Road Race and 6K Fun Run.
Entrance fees 6K £5 , 10K £10. Starting at the Quay Green.
Tickets are available from Sandwich Leisure Centre 01304 614947
sandwichenquiries@freedom-leisure.co.uk
Monday 23rd August 7pm – 9pm Music in the Garden, an informal musical event at Ramparts Lodge, Knightrider Street with the Becker Palm Court Trio
Entrance Fee £7
This event will be held in St Mary’s Church if heavy rain renders the garden unsuitable.
Tuesday 24th August 11am St Bart’s Patronal Festival in St Bart’s Chapel followed by Bun Run at 12noon.
Tuesday 24th August 6pm Wine Tasting at Hercules Wine Warehouse. FREE EVENT
www.herculeswines.co.uk
An event not to be missed with an opportunity to sample and purchase a selection of fine wines.
Tuesday 24th August 7pm Simultaneous Chess Tournament in the Jury Room, Sandwich Guildhall with Grand Master John Emms
Tickets £5 Adults, £3 Children, £1 Spectators.
Participants are advised to purchase tickets in advance. Spectators may pay at the door
Wednesday 25th August 2pm Author Event at St. Clement’s Church www.stclementsandwich.orgNotes to My Daughter – A Father’s Diary. Alexander Pierce edited by Christine Cuss. Book sales proceeds to the Royal British Legion. Hosted by the Sandwich Bookshop www.sandwichbookshop.co.ukFREE EVENT
Wednesday 25th August 7.30pm Festival Film Night at the Empire Cinema, Sandwich – The Italian Job.
Tickets £7.50 Sandwich Tourist Information Centre, The Guildhall, Sandwich.
01304 613565.
Advance ticket purchase recommended
www.empiresandwich.co.uk
Thursday 26th August 2.30pm Ash Heritage Group Walk with local historian Peter Ewart—‘See History before your eyes’ Saxon burial ground, reminders of East Kent light railway, local churchyard. Easy walk for 2 hours around lanes and meadow, be sure to wear adequate footwear.
Meet at car park opposite the Chequers Inn, Ash.
£5 per person, pre booking essential Tel 01227 720835 Children must be 12 years+ and accompanied
Thursday 26th August 8pm Festival Concert : Becker Symphony Orchestra in St Mary’s Church, Sandwich. Tickets £15, includes a complimentary glass of wine.
www.beckerensemble.com
Progamme of Music :
Bruch – Violin Concerto in G Minor
Rossini – Introduction and Variations for Clarinet
Beethoven – Symphony No 4 in Bb Opus 60
Conductor : John Perkins
Leader : Kathy Shave
Solo Violin : Mathieu van Bellen
Solo Clarinet : Ellie Eden
Tickets :
By post : No. 1 The Old Cannery, Hengist Road, Deal, Kent. CT14 6WY
In person : Sandwich Tourist Information Centre, The Guildhall, Sandwich.
01304 613565
or
Sandwich Bookshop, 60 King Street, Sandwich. 01304 620404
Advance ticket purchase recommended
Friday 27th August
8pm ABBA Tribute Band Concert in St Mary’s Church featuring ABBA Magic
www.stmarys.open-sandwich.co.uk
Tickets £12.50 Adult £7.50 Child
available from Sandwich Tourist Information Centre, The Guildhall, Sandwich.
01304 613565
or on the door
Advance ticket purchase recommended
Dusk Garden Tours at The Secret Gardens
5.30pm gates open, 6.45pm tour starts.
Booking essential on 01304 619919
or info@the-secretgardens.co.uk
£16 per person including a glass of wine. £12 for Season Ticket Holders
www.the-secretgardens.co.uk
Saturday 28th August
10am – 4pm Stalls in St Peter’s Church Garden.
Spend time browsing around the stalls and pick up a few bargains. You will find local crafts, cake stalls, bric-a-brac and lots more
Pitches : £25 for commercial stallholders, £20 for charity stalls
Advanced booking only – 01304 613882 (n.b. £10 discount offered for stallholders wishing to operate on Saturday 29th and Monday 31st August)
www.stpeterschurch-sandwich.org.uk
9.30am to 12.30pm. Meet the Christian Bikers for Biscuits and Coffee at the Guildhall Meeting Room and Age Concern Forecourt. Hosted by Churches Together in Sandwich.
9am to 5pm Italian Market on the Quay Green
Spend some time choosing from the extensive range of genuine Italian produce offered by Italia In Piazza
10.30am to 5.30pm Visit the White Mill Heritage Centre
last entry at 4.30pm
See the white smock windmill and many other exhibits, including a furnished miller’s cottage, cobbler’s workshop, blacksmith’s forge, old agricultual machinery and tools and much more.
Admission : Adult £2, Children 50p, Concessions £1 Family Ticket £5 (2 Adults and up to 4 Children)
www.whitemill.opensandwich.co.uk
11am – 2pm Circus Workshop on The Quay Green with the Kent Circus School.
Come along and try your hand at juggling, plate spinning and other acrobatic feats in this informal open air workshop. Friendly advice on hand throughout. Suitable for all ages and abilities – children under 7 years old must be accompanied by an adult. FREE EVENT
This event will be held in St Clement’s Church Hall if heavy rain renders The Quay Green unsuitable.
www.kentcircusschool.co.uk
2pm Jazz in the King’s Arms Garden with Dr Jazz Combo. www.kingsarms-sandwich.co.uk
2pm Cricket on The Butts - Sandwich Town Cricket Club v Holmesdale
2pm Cricket at Gazen Salts - Sandwich Town Cricket Club v Bobbing Court
2.30pm Walk - Historic Sandwich. Hosted by the Sandwich Local History Society.
Starting from the Guildhall Forecourt. Advance ticket booking only via Sandwich Tourist Information Centre, The Guildhall, Sandwich. 01304 613565 (01304 613882 outside of opening hours) FREE EVENT
10am Cancer Research Fundraising Day at Sandwich Leisure Centre.
Football Marathon, Sealed Bids Auction, Inflatable Speed Cage, Shoot Out Game, Raffle, Team Coaching (FA Qualified Coaches) and lots more organised by PACE Development Ltd. FREE EVENT
6pm – 9pm Dancing in the Street. Back by popular demand the Barn Dance in Market Street with music by Smalltown Romance and caller Sue Hudson. This is a real family occasion so come along and join in the fun. FREE EVENT
Dusk Garden Tours at The Secret Gardens
5.30pm gates open, 6.45pm tour starts.
Booking essential on 01304 619919
or info@the-secretgardens.co.uk
£16 per person including a glass of wine. £12 for Season Ticket Holders
www.the-secretgardens.co.uk
Sunday 29th August
9am – 1pm Motorcycle Meet on the Guildhall Forecourt.
Refreshments available (Tea, Coffee, Soft Drinks, Baguettes, Biscuits and Cakes)
10am – 4pm Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Open Day.
Events include guided walks every hour, beachcombing, photographic displays,
natural history displays, children's activities, barbeque, natural history
shop, birds in the hand.
www.sbbot.co.uk
10.30am to 5.30pm Visit the White Mill Heritage Centre
last entry at 4.30pm
See the white smock windmill and many other exhibits, including a furnished miller’s cottage, cobbler’s workshop, blacksmith’s forge, old agricultural machinery and tools and much more.
Admission : Adult £2, Children 50p, Concessions £1 Family Ticket £5 (2 Adults and up to 4 Children)
www.whitemill.opensandwich.co.uk
1pm Dressed Ship Parade on the Stour starting from Gazen Salts and passing The Quay.
2pm Jazz in the King’s Arms Garden with the Bay Jazz Band
www.kingsarms-sandwich.co.uk
2pm Cricket on The Butts - Sandwich Town Cricket Club v Broadstairs
4pm Festival Praise at St Mary’s Church followed by refreshments. Hosted by Churches Together in Sandwich.
Dusk Garden Tours at The Secret Gardens
5.30pm gates open, 6.45pm tour starts.
Booking essential on 01304 619919
or info@the-secretgardens.co.uk
£16 per person including a glass of wine. £12 for Season Ticket Holders
www.the-secretgardens.co.uk
Monday 30th August
10am – 4pm Stalls beside the Quay Green.
Spend time browsing around the stalls and pick up a few bargains. You will find local crafts, cake stalls, bric-a-brac and lots more
Pitches : £25 for commercial stallholders, £20 for charity stalls
Advanced booking only - 01304 613882 (n.b. £10 discount offered for stallholders wishing to operate on Saturday 29th and Monday 31st August)
10am – 4pm Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Open Day.
Events include guided walks every hour, beachcombing, photographic displays,
natural history displays, children's activities, barbeque, natural history
shop, birds in the hand.
www.sbbot.co.uk
10.30am to 5.30pm Visit the White Mill Heritage Centre
last entry at 4.30pm
See the white smock windmill and many other exhibits, including a furnished miller’s cottage, cobbler’s workshop, blacksmith’s forge, old agricultural machinery and tools and much more.
Admission : Adult £2, Children 50p, Concessions £1 Family Ticket £5 (2 Adults and up to 4 Children)
www.whitemill.opensandwich.co.uk
11am Sandwich Classic Car Collection on The Quay Green. Hosted by the Ramsgate Old Motor and Motorcycle Club (R.O.M.M.C.C.). FREE EVENT
For more information contact Peter Harvey on 01304 614412
11am Cricket on the Butts – Sandwich Town Cricket Club Six a Side Competition
2pm Duck Race on The Quay
Charitable event hosted by the Rotary Club of Sandwich who will be selling Plastic Ducks throughout the Festival week.
The public can purchase Duck Race tickets at
D J Jutson Ltd
Wyman Electricals Ltd
Tickets will be sold outside the Co-Op Pioneer on weekends leading up to the Duck Race and on the Quay throughout the Bank Holiday weekend
10.30am to 5.30pm Visit the White Mill Heritage Centre
last entry at 4.30pm
See the white smock windmill and many other exhibits, including a furnished miller’s cottage, cobbler’s workshop, blacksmith’s forge, old agricultural machinery and tools and much more.
Admission : Adult £2, Children 50p, Concessions £1 Family Ticket £5 (2 Adults and up to 4 Children)
www.whitemill.opensandwich.co.uk
Jazz on Gazen Salts – gates open at 2.30pm
Bring a picnic and a rug. Lie back on the grass and enjoy the music.
Entrance £4. Admission is free for children under 12
3pm Dr Jazz Combo
5pm The Andy Maclean Band
7pm Ronnie Scott’s Rejects
9pm Hullabaloo
Please note that barbecues are not permitted on Gazen Salts.
OTHER EVENTS DURING FESTIVAL WEEK
14th – 30th August. 10.00 - 16.00. Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory.
Photographic display by Justin de Villeneuve, Tony Flashman, David Pelling and Alan Hale. ADMISSION FREE
www.sbbot.co.uk
Sandwich Library
2010 Summer Reading Challenge.
This year‘s theme is space and is called Space Hop. The challenge will enable children to boldly go to new worlds, to discover the joy of reading and nurture a life-long love affair with reading and books.
Illustrated by leading children’s book artist Tom Percival.
Space Hop coincides with the 350th anniversary of The Royal Society’s scientific endeavours, and the 2010 BBC Year of Science.
Space Hop website, links children with games and top authors. www.spacehop.org.uk
Library Opening Times |
Monday | 9.00 am to 6.00 pm |
Tuesday | 9.00 am to 6.00 pm |
Wednesday | Closed |
Thursday | 9.00 am to 6.00 pm |
Friday | 9.00 am to 6.00 pm |
Saturday | 10.00 am to 2.00 pm |
Tel: 01304 613819 |
28th August – 6th September from 10am to 4pm
The Annual Art Exhibition in St Peter’s Church.
27th - 30th August. 10am - 5pm. Open House Studio with Rae & Don Martin
@ 97 Sandwich Road, Ash. Art at reasonable prices with cake and a drink
29th – 31st August from 10am to 5pm
Paintings by Amy Judd
@ The Drawing Rooms, 5 Fisher Street, Sandwich. CT13 9EJ
www.amyjuddart.com
The Secret Gardens of Sandwich at The Salutation will be holding a Summer Sculpture Exhibition showcasing stunning, contemporary, stone sculptures by Canterbury based group Pure Form. Throughout the Festival the gardens will be open from 10am to 5pm. There will be an auction at 6pm on Saturday 28th August – open to all.
Standard admission charges apply : Adults £6, Senior Citizens £5.50, Children £3 (under 6s go free). Family ticket £16
www.the-secretgardens.co.uk
Sandwich Town Cricket Club – Cricket Week
Monday 16th to Friday 20th August www.sandwichtown.play.cricket.com