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Author: Liz

Give this gift of Christmas this year

For this year’s Christmas appeal we have teamed up with not one, but two charities.  We will continue our support for children’s bereavement charity Holding On Letting Go by providing Christmas presents to the children in their care.  We have been working with Holding on Letting Go for over 18 months now, and we are still in awe of the work they do with children and their families as they learn to come to terms with the death of a loved one.

Referrals to the charity have increased significantly since Covid and the resulting lockdowns, this was not due to an increase of deaths, it was due to the way that we were able to morn and deal with our grief during this period.  They charity also found that they were having to support whole families rather thank just the children.

Realising that many charities are facing real difficulties this year, we are extending our Christmas Appeal to include another great local charity, The Happy Pants Ranch, who are an animal sanctuary and rescue centre that take in all kinds of animals that have no-where else to go, largely due to medical or behavioural issues.  Currently home to over 350 animals, the range also is a hub for people with mental health and learning difficulties, a safe place for adults and children to come for animal therapy.

The Happy Pants Ranch is entirely run by volunteers and funded only by donations, so they are having an extremely tough time at the moment as the cost of living crisis is starting to bite donations are dropping and more animals need taking in due to the cost of vet and food bills.

 

Our Christmas Appeal

For our appeal we are asking for you to donate one (or several) of the items below, it doesn’t have to be a big donation, just what you can.  Together we can make a difference.
  • Lego
  • Any form of craft kits
  • Pens, pencils and crayons
  • Paints and paint brushes
  • Glue guns
  • Colouring books
  • Any type of wet or dry cat food / treats
  • Guinea pig pellets
  • Poultry and waterfowl corn
  • Poultry layers pellets
  • Wild bird seed
  • Porridge oats
  • Hay
In addition, if anyone has any of the following items:
  • Synthetic Duvets
  • Pillows / cushions
  • Towels and blankets
  • Newspapers

Please drop off your items to our office, 2 West Street, Sittingbourne.  ME10 1AW

 

Author: Liz

If an estate agent is doing their job correctly, why do they need to tie you into lengthy sole agency contracts? Harrisons do not tie you into a contract, we don’t believe we need to as we deliver the service we’ve promised. If our clients are not happy with that service, then why would we want to force them to sell through us?
Our relationships at Harrisons are all based on trust. Our vendors trust us to sell their house for the best possible price in the current market. They also trust that we will be honest and open throughout the entire process.
In return we expect that our clients will be open and honest with us, and we trust that they believe that we are professionals that know how to get the best price, in the shortest time for their sale.
It’s because of this mutual trust, that we don’t see the need to tie our clients into a lengthy, sole agency agreement.

We don’t think it’s fair

If we are doing our job right, we will have valued your house correctly, be marketing it to relevant and proceed-able buyers.  We’ll be keeping you updated, communicating feedback and explaining what this means. We will be booking and conducting viewings. Then handling and negotiating offers on your behalf.
If we are doing all of that, why would you want to move to another agent? We don’t need to tie you into a lengthy contract, because we give our clients the service we promised when we first went out to discuss the property going onto the market.
By making clients sign a 12 weeks or longer contracts, agents are just saying “we don’t trust you not to switch agents” to their vendors. Sadly, many agents are targeted on winning new business rather than making a sale. One of the easiest ways get new business is by approaching sellers who have houses are already on the market.
If you have sold a property before, you will know that once you put your home on the market, there is a flood of letters, fliers, and in some cases even a knock on the door from an agent enquiring about how your sale is going?
We trust that our vendors will say a polite “thanks but no thanks” to any agents that contact them as they have put their trust in Harrisons.
Before you tie into a sole agency contract, contact Harrisons

Author: Liz

With the sad news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passing, it brought us together in the office to think about what connections Swale’s royal connections throughout history.

We didn’t realise that so many visits occurred to the area, and we wanted to share some of them with you, as many of you have been sharing your connections to our monarchy.

The history of Milton Regis

Milton Regis, or as it was thought to be known, Middletune was a bit of a Royal hub back in the day. It was also a significant Saxon site. Queen Seaxburgh of Kent, he widow of King Eorcenberht of Kent passed the Kingdom of Kent to her eldest son at a grand ceremony which was held at the doors of Holy Trinity Church in 680.  According to records in Ely Cathedral Queen Sexburga left her ‘life’ at the same ceremony, which refers to her leaving her secular life by taking the veil as a nun.

She went on to become the Abbess of Minster Abbey on Sheppey, at this time the island was part of the Manor of Minster.

In the Domesday Book of 1086 records the Milton as Middleton Terra Regis (Royal lands) William the Conqueror took the Manor into his personal possession and it was handed down to successive Kings, hence being known as Kings town.

Kind Stephen Faversham

A royal burial

Following the death of Henry I, son of William the Conqueror, King Stephen who was Henry’s nephew took the crown from Henry’s daughter, Empress Matilda, sparking a right royal rumble!  Civil war broke out which lasted from 1135 to 1144.  To demonstrate his power, King Stephen founded an Abbey in Faversham.  After his death, Stephen was buried in the Abbey he founded, and later joined by his wife, also called Matilda.  Their eldest son Eustance predeceased Steven but was also buried in Faversham Abbey.

Faversham Abbey was destroyed in 1538 under Henry VIII’s Dissolution of the Monasteries act.  The royal bones were reportedly thrown in Faversham creek.

Queen Elizabeth I Sittingbourne

Royal Pilgrims

Following the murder of Archbishop Thomas Becket in 1170 pilgrims began to travel along the Roman road Watling Street from London and Rochester to Canterbury Cathedral.  Sittingbourne, at this time was a small hamlet in the Manor of Milton Regis, was identified as being a good location to provide hospitality for travellers as it was a half way point between both Rochester and Canterbury.

As Sittingbourne expanded, it provided accommodation to the frequent pilgrims and travellers including many Kings and Queens including Henry V, who famously dined at Sittingbourne in 1415 when he was on his way back from the Battle of Agincourt. In 1522 King Henry VIII feasted at the Red Lion.

In 1825 Princess (later Queen) Victoria stayed here overnight’ The Rose, which was described as ‘perhaps the most superb [lnn] of any throughout the kingdom’. In 1840, Prince Albert, also visited The Rose for refreshments as he headed to London to marry Victoria.

Other locations nearby also cashed in on the wealth of weary travellers along this path including Ospringe and Faversham. Leading to prosperity across Swale. After Queen Elizabeth I visited Tunstall, the town was awarded charters giving the citizens more rights, she also built the first Grammar School in Faversham, which can still be seen today.

Three Lions

Faversham is the only town in England that is permitted to use the Royal Arms of England that date back to the reign of King Richard I (1189-1199) under royal charter by King Edward I (1272 -1307) in recognition for it’s services providing ships and crew when required for the defence of the realm.

King Charles II Faversham

King Charles restored

After years living in exile in France, King Charles II was restored to the throne of England in 1660. The King’s supporters and close allies included the then Mayor of Faversham a man named Captain John Trowts.  Through Trowts’ shipping interests, money and essential correspondence reached the exiled king.

The newly restored Charles came to Faversham, to personally thank Trowts and visited his house on Court Street to do just that.

Faversham fisherman net the King

The story of the capture of King James II at Faversham on the 12th December 1688 is well known. Catholic James, like his father before him, was an unpopular choice as Monarch.  Feeling the heat and fearing the chop, James and his closest companions tried to escape to France.

After one of his associates was recognised by local fishermen fishing off Sheerness.  The King and his companions were taken by the Faversham fishermen and brought to the town where he was held prisoner in the Queen’s Arms (now 12 Market Place). From there he was taken to the residence of the then Mayor, Thomas Southouse in Court Street. Eventually James’ party were released on the 15th of December and allowed to make their way to France

Sheerness Dockyard

Sherness Dockyard

With the wind and tide elements slowing down shipping at Chatham Dockyard, Sheppey was chosen to be the location for ships coming in directly from the North Sea and Thames Estuary, alongside a 16th century blockhouse.

Opened in 1823 by the Duke of Clarence (later King William IV), over 100 ships were built at Sheerness Dockyard over a 225-year period, including:

  • HMS Medway
  • HMS Newcastle
  • HMS Scarborough
  • HMS Cadmus (which in 1903, was the last warship to be launched at Sheerness).

Queen Elizabeth Sheppey

The Queen’s Sheppey visit

Back in the autumn of 1994, Queen Elizabeth herself made her way to Sheppey for a special royal visit.

Travelling by train to Kemsley, before transferring to a limousine, she was greeted by the people of Eastchurch and workers at the former Abbott Laboratories n Queenborough.

She also officially opened a new extension at the local primary school, taking time to stop and chat with the pupils there.

Regular Royal visits

Swale has seen various visits from the Royal Family over the centuries, but here are some of the more recent ones that took place during Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 year reign.

The present Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School in Faversham was surprisingly not open by Her Majesty, but instead Princess Alexandra – even though the school was named after her.

The Queen Mother officially re-opened part of Faversham’s Almshouses. The flats were modernised during 1981 and 1982, and were re-opened by Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, as Lord Warden  of the Cinque Ports, of which confederation Faversham is a member.

Princess Anne paid a visit to Faversham on her trip to the Citizens’ Advice Bureau, where she was pictured chatting to a two-year-old, named Patrick Hall, in the streets.

Prince Charles, our now King Charles III has made his way to Faversham on many occasions.  To visit land that is owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, To visit the national fruit collection that is based at Brogdale and he visited Shepherd Neame’s brewery in Faversham back in 1998.

Prince Charles Faversham (C) Shepherd Neame

And here’s a fun fact…

Our Liz at the time was working in the brewery and had heard of Prince Charles’s impending visit.

No sooner had he arrived, the once shy Liz darted to the server room to hide. Hoping he had been and gone, time had passed and nature came calling, sending Liz back out into the main brewery where she proceeded, accidentally of course, to run straight into Prince Charles himself.

Shuffling backwards in horror, she apologised to the smiling Prince, who simply wished her a ‘good morning’.

Liz was mortified but – it makes for a great story!

We wonder, as you remember The Queen with your own memories, has it made you remember a particular visit that meant a lot to you?

Author: Liz

The staff at Harrisons were busy this weekend watching England’s Lionesses make history with their first ever Euro final and even better, becoming Euro 2022 champions!
Fresh from a weekend of jubilant celebrations, we wanted to share with you what connects those iconic Three Lions on their shirts with our local town of Faversham, as well as give a shout out to a team of incredible mini local Lionesses over at Faversham Strike Force, who we sponsor.

Faversham’s Three Lions On Our Shirts

With our very own ‘did you know?’ moment, Faversham have a great claim to football fame!
Faversham’s civic coat of arms based on the Royal Arms of England, Faversham is the only English club side to have a badge depicting three lions passant guardant, similar to that of the England nation team.
How amazing that you live in or near a town who can proudly show off their own three lions on their shirts!

Local Lionesses!

Recognising the talent and hard work behind women’s football, Harrisons proudly sponsor a team of superstars who play for Faversham Strike Force.
The under-9 Lionesses are a fierce team of players, who show up each week and always strive for their very best. They show their families, their coaches and us how their efforts turn into achievements, and we hope they continue for a long time and are inspired by England’s historical weekend win. Keep up the good work, girls!

Recovery needed!

As we recover from the finals and rewatch the winning goals, we wanted to wish England’s Lionesses a huge congratulations.
They’ve shown hard work, courage and grit through the Euro games, and demonstrated what can happen when you thrive in your sport, focus on the game and work together as a team.
We are certain this is the beginning of many similar opportunities, and that many girls and women countrywide who have been considering taking up football can do so, and follow in their footsteps.

It’s home!

Author: Liz

When is the best time to sell my house if I want to be moved by Christmas?

‘Tis The Season To Think About Selling Your House.. Fa La La La La.

Bear with Us…

Our aim isn’t to wish the year away, and believe us, we are certainly not yet thinking about which colour scarf to buy our Great Aunts this year – however – we are already thinking about the importance of acting now in order to secure and be in your perfect home by Christmas.

Did you just say Christmas?!

Hard to believe that six months can fly by, but when it comes to the housing market, especially the current one, six months certainly will. That is why we wanted to give you a gentle nudge, not to buy the turkey, that only takes five minutes. Instead our encouragement lies with thinking forward, and planning your next move now, to be in time for the season.

To find out more see our latest article

https://harrisonshomes.lifesycle.co.uk/blogs/when-is-the-best-time-to-sell-my-house-if-i-want-to-be-moved-by-christmas

Author: Liz

We are delighted to have been shortlisted by Agents Giving for their Fundraising Champions of the Year Awards 2022.
The awards celebrate the extraordinary fundraising efforts made within the housing industry. The celebrations will be recognising those who have made an outstanding contribution to fundraising, charity, and local communities.
David Newnes, chairman of Agents Giving, commented; “We have read about so many wonderful fundraising events and seen examples of truly heartwarming stories – well done to everyone. This once again highlights that there are so many of you doing fantastic charity, fundraising and community work.”
For us at Harrisons, we are delighted to have been delighted to have been shortlisted again this year. In 2021 we were awarded Best Fundraising Campaign, which was the first award we collected in what has been an extraordinary twelve months.
We are especially proud to have been shortlisted for Best Team Fundraising Award as it is a celebration of our entire team and how they have taken our charity commitments to heart. Every member of the Harrisons team is committed to supporting our two charities, Holding on Letting Go and Computers for Schools, with members of the team setting up their own fundraising campaigns to these worthy causes.
The winners will be announced at The Agents Giving Charity Ball on 15 July at the Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey.

Author: Liz

We are delighted to have been shortlisted by the ESTAS Awards again after we not only picked up Gold last year, we were also delighted to be awarded Best Agent in County (Kent).  The shortlist for 2022 includes some incredible agents, many of whom are fellow members of the Federation of Independent agents, so the standard this year is incredibly high.  The awards are given is in recognition for delivering outstanding customer service to its clients and means Harrisons has been shortlisted for the Award’s finals.
Owner and director of Harrisons, Chris, says: “The ESTAS are incredibly important to us as they are awarded based on our customers’ reviews.  They are genuine proof of the high levels of service we deliver to our clients.   We are passionate about offering top notch customer service and put our clients at the heart of everything we do.”
Agents do charity
It’s been quite a month as , in addition to its ESTAS, we’ve recently been awarded a gold standard for Sittingbourne in the British Property Awards. This is also awarded for high levels of customer service.  We have also been nominated for an Agents Giving award in recognition of our fundraising work with Kent bereavement charity Holding On Letting Go.  We were absolutely delighted to have raised, to the end of April 2022, an amazing total of £17,555.
Chris continues: “We are very committed to supporting our community and the whole team has got behind our fundraising efforts for Holding On Letting Go.  We believe it is a very worthwhile cause. It’s a big incentive for the team to know that £50 from every house completion goes straight to such a special charity.  Team members have also raised money with charity walks, bike rides, raffles and Christmas appeals. We are delighted with our new fundraising total.”
2022 looks like it is going to be every bit as exciting as 2021 when we were awarded a total of six awards, to have won one already and been nominated for two more in incredible, we are very proud of this.

Author: Liz

If you are stuck wondering what is what’s on in Sittingbourne and beyond during Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend on the 2nd – 5th June, we’ve put together some of the organised events that are happening locally.

It’s another bank holiday weekend – but with a difference!!  Four days of fun to celebrate the Queen’s seventy years of service.  There are plenty of events happening around Swale, so check out our blog below and see what takes your fancy!

SITTINGBOURNE

Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway

Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th June

This special June event weekend is 1940s themed! So feel free to come dressed for the occasion, whether that be a service uniform or a fabulous tea dress. There will be visiting themed displays from local groups to really immerse in the experience! There’s also a fabulous tea room serving cakes, drinks and refreshments.  Tickets are £15 for adults, £7.50 for children over 5.  (Online booking prices.)

The Warren, Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 8AT   01622 884254
bwlr.co.uk

Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway

Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th June

Edward Bear’s Teddy Bears Picnic.  This event is aimed at young children – bring your bear and a picnic or purchase some scrummy food at the Footplate Café.  There will be a treasure hunt at Kemsley Down.

For timetables and prices check out the website www.sklr.net
Sittingbourne Viaduct Station, The Wall, Sittingbourne, ME10 2XD

What’s on in Sittingbourne Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend

Jubilee Picnic and Fete, Newington, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 7NN

Saturday 4th June 1.30 to 5.00pm

The Parish Council is planning a picnic and village fete on the Recreation Ground to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. There will be a tea tent, a variety of stalls, traditional games and a raffle.  Tickets will be available in advance and on the day.

Fancy dress competition 2.00pm – The theme is ‘1952’, the year the Queen came to the throne. Further details will be in Village Voice and via Newington School. It’s time to start thinking of ideas, sewing, delving into the wardrobe or looking in charity shops.

Fun Dog Show 3.00pm

Entertainment: There will be entertainment with a 1950s theme. The Newington Concert Party will be providing some of the live music.

Entrance is free.

 

FAVERSHAM

Jubilee in The Rec, Faversham

Sunday 5th June 2pm to 4pm

Faversham Recreation Ground, Park Road, Faversham ME13 8BF

Bring a picnic to Faversham Recreation Ground and listen to the stirring sounds of Faversham Mission Brass!  There are two playgrounds for children of all ages to enjoy and plenty of space to run and play.

Proms in the Market Place, Faversham

Friday 3rd June from 5.30pm

A full programme of entertainment will be taking place from 5.30pm.  The Faversham Gunpowder WI will be serving hot drinks, cakes and Pimms throughout the evening and The Railway Swing Band will be performing at 7.30pm

Free.  Market Place, Faversham, ME13 7AE.  https://favershamtowncouncil.gov.uk/community/community-events

Proms in the market

Faversham Markets plus added entertainment

Saturday 4th

There will be street entertainment on the Market Place on Saturday 4th June including acoustic music and a clog dancing display!

Friday 3rd June – Charter Market in the Market Place selling a wide selection of food, drink, plants, flowers, gifts, homewares and clothes.

Saturday 4th June – Charter Market and Best of Faversham selling locally created and grown artwork, food, drink and crafts.

Sunday 5th June – Antiques and Vintage Market, with a fabulous selection of furniture, paintings, jewellery, collectibles, clothing and more.

www.favershammarket.org

Faversham Town Crown Trail

From 28th May, visitors will be able to spot the crowns hidden around Faversham Town centre and solve the clues to be in with a chance of a prize.  Check out the Town Council’s website for details and to download a map.

https://favershamtowncouncil.gov.uk/event/faversham-town-crown-trail

Duckingham Palace at Faversham Pools

3rd July, 2-5pm

Make a splash for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee at Faversham Pools! There will be a barbecue, music, treasure hunt and fun family activities for all to enjoy.

Booking online essential www.bookwhen.com/favershampools

 

Jubilee Tea Dance for Senior Citizens, Alexander Centre, Faversham

2nd June 2022 –   12 to 3pm

To commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, The Alexander Centre is putting on a Seniors Tea Dance, with dance instruction by Mr Meadowlark, accompanied by a delicious afternoon tea.

FREE ENTRY, although booking is essential.
The Alexander Centre, 15 – 17 Preston St, Faversham, Kent, ME13 8NZ

This Sceptered Isle – A musical celebration for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, The Assembly Rooms in Faversham

2nd-6th June

Faversham Music Club is hosting a long weekend of musical treats in  celebration of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.

Click here for details https://favershamtowncouncil.gov.uk/event/this-sceptered-isle-a-musical-celebration-for-the-queens-platinum-jubilee/

Tickets can be purchased on the door.

 

SHEPPEY

Rose Street Cottage Coronation/Jubilee Collectibles Exhibition,  Sheerness

2nd June to 4th June

Rose Street Cottage will have an exhibition of Coronation/Jubilee collectables celebrating the reign of Queen Elizabeth II.  Rose Street Cottage and its two neighbouring properties are the only remaining homes of a number that were built for Sheerness Dockyard workers in the 18th and 19th centuries – often using timber “Chips” from the docks. They are weather boarded, roofed with Welsh slate and are Grade II listed.

Rose Street Cottage of Curiosities, 10 Rose Street, Sheerness Isle of Sheppey, Kent
Opening hours 11am to 3pm

What’s on in Sittingbourne Jubilee Bank Holiday Weekend

The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Lighting of the Queenborough Beacon Ceremony

Thursday 2nd June at 9.15pm

Queenborough will join the nation in lighting a beacon for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on Thursday 2nd June on Crundalls Wharf at 9.15pm. An event coordinated by Queenborough Town Council.

Crundalls Wharf , Queenborough, Isle of Sheppey, ME11 5EL

 

Swale Vehicle Enthusiasts Club Annual Show, Sheerness

Saturday 5th June 2022  10am to 3pm

A wide range of classic vehicles on show, trade stands, food and bar, all profits to go to local charities and causes

Sheppey Sports Club, off Queenborough Road, Halfway, Sheerness, Kent, ME12 3DB
Entry: Adults £3, under 18s £1, under 5s free
www.svec.co.uk

 

Queenborough Castle Site Platinum Jubilee Picnic

Sunday 5th June 2022 between  2 pm and 6 pm

Pack a picnic fit for royalty and join the Jubilee celebrations on the grounds where a once magnificent castle stood in Queenborough on the Isle of Sheppey. Make sure you pack a bottle of bubbly and let the merriment flow.

Queenborough Castle Site, Queenborough, Isle of Sheppey, Kent ME11 5AS
www.queenborough-tc.gov.uk/queens-platinum-jubilee-castle-picnic

Author: Liz

It’s no secret that the pandemic has lead so much change, and that is no different when it comes to how local charity Holding On Letting Go have seen their referrals go. Through the uncertain years just passed, bereavement has never stopped, but how it has been affected has been significant.
Holding On Letting Go received a staggering amount of referrals since Covid, not due to more deaths, but because of how bereavement has been affected in general. Holding On Letting Go supported a lot of whole families in this time, and as other services were not available, their focus was to ensure the well being of those who reached out to them during the difficult time because like Covid, grief was still unavoidable.
Harrisons hugely support the Holding On Letting Go charity and cares a great deal about its staff, users and reason for existence. We work hard as an estate agents and an incentive for our work is knowing that £50 from every house completed goes straight to this unique and essential service
In addition to this, over £1680 has been raised with Viv’s charity walk, Ryan completing a charity bike ride, a raffle and a Christmas toys appeal. We couldn’t be more proud of being able to contribute to Holding On Letting Go, and hey have a special place in our hearts.

What Holding On Letting Go Do

Holding On Letting Go are a Kent-based charity that helps children and supports them with the death of somebody close to them. Often they see children who have lost a parent, sibling, grandparent or friend. There can be traumatic and very sudden circumstances surrounding their bereavement, and Holding On Letting Go are fully trained to help support the emotional needs of those who come to them for help.

Resuming Services for Holding On Letting Go

Bereavement weekends are free to children and their families and are staffed by trained volunteers who work for Holding On Letting Go. At these wonderful settings, children are encouraged to share their feelings in a nurtured and safe place, and begin to navigate their loss through the asking of questions and the development of new strategies to help with their emotions.
Weekends are full of musical and creative activities which are specifically designed to blend the holding on of memories of their loved ones together with the learning to let go of the sadness. Each child goes away at the end of the weekend with a special memory box full of things they have made to help them remember their loved one.
These weekends are a great way for children and their families to meet others who are grieving to be listened to be people who fully understand their difficult experience.
Thankfully, Holding On Letting Go are now in a place where these weekends can resume safely in order to begin to help the wider community., and we couldn’t be happier to hear about it.

Author: Liz

It’s another bank holiday weekend!!  Lots of events happening around Swale.  If we’ve missed any, please let us know!

Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway

Sunday 1st May

May Day Celebrations at the wonderful BWR! This Event Day on May Day enjoys the stunning spring spread of bluebells and forest flowers in the woodland and can be seen from the comfort of the train carriage. There will also be a Spring Treasure Hunt for the children with a prize for those who complete it. There’s also a fabulous tea room serving cakes, drinks and refreshments.  Tickets are £15 for adults, £7.50 for children over 5.  (Online booking prices)

The Warren, Bredgar, Sittingbourne, Kent ME9 8AT   01622 884254

bwlr.co.uk

Sittingbourne & Kemsley Light Railway

This fabulous historic railway will be open Sunday 1st and Monday 2nd May.

For timetables and prices check out the website www.sklr.net

Sittingbourne Viaduct Station, The Wall, Sittingbourne, ME10 2XD

The Avenue Theatre, Sittingbourne – Charity Gig in Aid of Kent Air Ambulance

Saturday 30th April 2022 at 7.30pm (Doors open at 7pm)

Alex Lane brings together 7 of the most talented artists in Kent! Martin Morris, Gianni Scalera, Grace Hilling, Lauren Bassett, Gina Uden, Patrick Fallaize and Alex himself will each perform a selection of songs for a great cause – Kent Air Ambulance. All money raised from ticket sales is going straight to the charity.  All tickets £5.00 BOOK TICKETS ONLINE (takes you to online booking page – 6.5% booking fee applicable)

Box Office:- 01795 471140

Avenue of Remembrance, Sittingbourne, Kent ME10 4DN

Avenuetheatre.co.uk

 

Comedy Club at The Old Brewery Store, Faversham

The Local Comedy Club is back! Lee Hurst & Guests bringing the funnies Bar Opens 6.30pm Show starts at 7.30pm

Mill Place,
Faversham, Kent
ME13 7DY

Tickets

01795 542285

 

The Chill Billies at the Market Inn, Faversham

Friday 29th April

“This is Soul – funk – jazz – ska – blues – latin – rock’n’rollin’ crazy people having a good time music and all you need to do is listen, enjoy, dance.” The Chillbillies put their own twist on covers of an eclectic mix of classic tunes, made up of a very versatile 4 piece rhythm section, with high energy vocals and featuring the infamous ‘Raging Horns’™. You’ll be amazed, amused, astounded!

The Market Inn, 42 East Street, Faversham

Merton Vintage Show

The biggest vintage show in Kent is back!  A great fun day out for all the family! Steam engines, tractors, vintage motorbikes and more!  Ferret racing and dog show, plus entertainment and lots of refreshments!

30th April, 1st and 2nd May.   Gates open at 10.00

Adults: £6.50 Children £3

Faversham Showground, Staple Street, Faversham, ME13 9HY

Spring Lambs at Mount Ephraim

1st and 2nd May 2022

Celebrate the joys of spring at Mount Ephraim this May bank holiday weekend.

Come see the gorgeous spring lambs, who will be visiting for the day, and find out more about sheep farming from farmer Alex who farms the lambs on the estate.

Take on the lamb trail and hunt for hand-painted little wooden lambs hidden in the garden.

Listen to the magnificent storyteller Raggedy Jack in the Topiary and meet the lovely Spring animals from Creepy Claws.

The restaurant and tea shop will be open.

Mount Ephraim Gardens, Staplestreet Road, Hernhill, Faversham, Kent ME13 9TX

www.mountephraimgardens.co.uk

Belmont Spring Fair

Monday 2nd May, 11am-4pm

This event is the perfect way to spend a spring day, browsing the variety of plants on sale and gathering great ideas for your garden for the coming season. With a superb collection of local crafters and artisans, you can expect to find some unique, quality hand-made gifts for friends, family and maybe yourself.

£5.00 per person, garden entry included. Children under 16 are free of charge. Tickets available to book online.

Please note, the house will not be open for tours.

Belmont House, Throwley Road, Throwley, Faversham ME13 0HH

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