The Sevenoaks Summer Festival

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Welcome to our 45th Annual Festival!
Sevenoaks Summer
Festival 2014
Saturday 21st June - Sunday 6th July
UKULELE ORCHESTRA
O F G R E AT B R I TA I N
Festival
Finale
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willard
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New this year
Young Professionals
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Chairman’s Welcome
Welcome!!
Once again it’s my pleasure to welcome you to our Summer Festival,
the 45th annual celebration and showcase of the breadth and diversity
of Sevenoaks’ arts activities, continuing a tradition begun by Sevenoaks
School in 1970.
The detailed programme is presented on the following pages, displayed with event titles colourcoded according to genre as listed under “Festival Programme” on pages 4 & 5, an “at a glance” listing
of this year’s quality offerings.
Festival Fair, centred in Bligh’s, once again opens the programme, with entertainment, performances
and activities throughout Saturday 21 June, including the Town Council’s Charity Fayre, our popular
Youth Music Stage, Treasure Hunts for the young & not-so-young, stilt-walkers, jugglers, magicians
and other ‘walkabout’ entertainers, including the welcome return of Bjorn the Polar Bear, plus our
Grand Prize Draw. Elsewhere in Sevenoaks, we feature once again the amazing experience that is
Colourscape in the Vine Gardens, (where we also site an Arts Tent for Kids). Wishworks’ Interactive
Puppet Shows bring Red Riding Hood and Goldifox to STAG’s Plaza Suite, and, in The Shambles, we
welcome once again Clare and Mark Seddon’s Nursery Rhyme Singalong and Mel’s Punch & Judy
Show, singing and magic – all for our younger visitors.
As ever, we thank our Principal Sponsor, Sevenoaks Town Council for its continued support in difficult
times of activities organised by volunteers for the benefit of the whole community, our major
sponsors, Sevenoaks Chronicle and United House, our event and flag sponsors and our patrons,
members, friends and, of course, our participants.
I’m especially grateful to Ignis UK Property Fund for letting us use Bligh’s for Festival Fair, to STAG
Community Arts Centre for providing Box Office and publicity facilities, to the Town Council for
funding the infrastructure and support services that comprise the Youth Music Stage, to Malabar
Coffee Shop for its collaboration in use of The Shambles and to our other sponsors for their valued
patronage: Barracudas, Berkeley Homes, Bligh’s Meadow, Hamptons, Royal Oak Hotel, Sevenoaks
Music Club, Specsavers, Waitrose and Warners. My thanks also for the continuing support of
Sevenoaks and Walthamstow Hall schools.
Finally, special thanks to John Levett for his expert advice and booking skills, to Laura Pigott of Creative
Dolly for designing this brochure and giving us a bright new-look front cover, to all our enthusiastic
helpers for freely giving their time and skills, and above all, of course, my Committee pictured below
– without whom I wouldn’t be writing!
Do send me your thoughts, suggestions and offers: [email protected]
Ray Russell, Chairman - Sevenoaks Summer Festival
Ray Russell
Chairman
01732 742213
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John Larner
Treasurer
01732 457777
Audrey Franks
Secretary
01732 455574
Barbara Reade
Flags & Prize
Draw
01732 457969
Jonathan Riley
Community
Groups
01732 457969
Neil Wood
Contracts
01622 718665
www.sevenoaksfestival.org.uk
Contents
Page
Front Cover Events
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Box Office Information
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Fascinating A�da
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Index of events by type
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Jez Lowe & The Bad Pennies
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Young Professionals
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Ukulele Orchestra of
Great Britain
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Chas ‘n’ Dave, On the Road
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Snake Davis Strings
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Festival Finale Concert
Sir Willard White
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Festival Fair Plan for
Saturday 21 June
8-37 Festival events in date order
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About our Major Sponsors
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Finale Concert
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Acknowledgements
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Venues & Meeting Places
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Festival
Box Office
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Tickets for marked events can be obtained
from STAG Community Arts Centre,
London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ
Tel: 01732 450175
Book online at www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk
NOTE: The box office for non-STAG events closes 24 hours before the event.
Where appropriate, tickets will be available on the door.
Email: [email protected]
Monday to Saturday 10.00am to 8.00pm, Sunday 12.00noon to 8.00m
A £2.00 administration charge will be made for each transaction, regardless of means of payment
SAE or £1 post & packaging per order for tickets posted. Subject to displayed terms & conditions.
Personal data obtained to complete sales will be held and
used in accordance with the Data Protection Act 1998
Festival Box Office at The STAG - 01732 450175 • www.stagsevenoaks.co.uk - see p.3
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Festival Programme
Exhibitions & Festivals
Sat 21 June
An 'Evening With' World-class British
Artists, Sculptors & Photographers
Sat 21 June
Paintings by Angela Dewar and Pottery by
Jean McCree
Wed 25 June Sevenoaks through New and Newer Eyes
Fri 27 June
Photography by Matt James
Sat 28 June
‘FORUM’ Exhibition - A Sculpture Symposium
Sat 28 June
An 'Evening With' World-class British
Artists, Sculptors & Photographers
Sat 28 June
Sevenoaks Three Arts Festival
Prizewinners’ Concert
Sun 29 June & ‘FORUM’ Exhibition - A Sculpture
Wed 2- 6 July Symposium
Sevenoaks Art Club Annual Outdoor Exhibition
Sat 5 July
Fri 4 July Sevenoaks Beer Festival
Sun 6 July
Festival Fair - Saturday 21 June
Sat 21 June
Charity Fayre
Colourscape
Paint Your Sevenoaks
Nursery Rhyme Singalong
Mel’s Punch & Judy Singing & Magic
The Arctic Circle
Children’s Events (also see Festival Fair)
Sat 21 June
Sat 21 June
Red Riding Hood
Goldifox
Comedy
Sat 21 June
Mon 30 June
Tue 1 July
Thur 3 July
The Return of Two Comedies Two Courses
Dick Barton - The Tango of Terror
Outside The Box Comedy Club
Music - Blues & Rock
Sat 21 June
Wed 25 June
Sat 28 June
Sat 28 June
Sun 29 June
Wed 2 July
Sat 5 July
Steve Morrison and Alan Glen
Doug Revell Memorial Benefit Concert
Hush & The Standard Lamps
Robin Bibi and Alan Glen
Dave Ferra and Katie Bradley
Party at the Anchor
Musical
Sat 21 June
Sat 5 July
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Godspell
Be Our Guest
Music - Light
Sat 21 June
Mon 23 June
Sat 28 June
Sun 29 June
Wed 2 July
Sat 5 July
Sat 5 July
Guitar Music in a Country Pub
The John Hamilton Big Band
Armed Forces Concert
Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain
Chas ‘n’ Dave
Paul Malsom at The Woodman
Second Wind Summer Concert
Open Days
Sun 22 June
Chevening Gardens
Music - Classical
Sun 22 June
Sun 22 June
Sun 22 June
Wed 25 June
Thur 26 June
Fri 27 June
Fri 27 June
Sun 29 June
Sun 29 June
Wed 2 July
Wed 2 July
Fri 4 July
Sat 5 July
Festival Eucharist Service
Opera Gioconda
Last Night of the Proms Festival Concert
Lunchtime Recital
Young Professionals
The Piatti Quartet
Young Professionals
Organ Recital
Summer Souvenir
Lunchtime Recital
Young Professionals
Organ Recital
The Coull Quartet
Walks, Talks & Workshops
Sun 22 June
Sun 22 June
Sun 22 June
Sun 22 June
Mon 23 June
Fri 27 June
Sat 28 June
Sun 29 June
Fri 4 July
Sat 5 July
Sun 6 July
Hidden Sevenoaks Revealed
Once Upon A Superhero
Nature in Oxenhill Woods, Otford
Exploring Historic Otford
Women in Renaissance Drama: Was Lady
Anne Clifford's role revolutionary?
Spooky Sevenoaks at Sunset
Exploring Historic Kemsing
Central Sevenoaks Walk
Music - Jazz
Sun 22 June
Tue 24 June
Wed 25 June
Wed 2 July
Thur 3 July
Thur 3 July
Fri 4 July
New Orleans Night Out
Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra
Dixieland Night at The Woodman
Elaine Delmar Quintet
Snake Davis Pre-Concert Workshop
Snake Davis Strings
HQE Trio
Festival Programme
Music at the Vine Bandstand
Sun 22 June
Thur 26 June
Sun 29 June
Thur 3 July
Sun 6 July
Music - Choral
Wadhurst Brass Band
Bands & Craft Stalls
Green Street Blues
Cranbrook Town Band
Fri 27 June
Sun 29 June
Tue 1 July
Sat 5 July
The Smartest Artist Quiz
Fri 27 June
Sat 28 June Tue 1 July
Gospel Extravaganza
Music and Words for a Summer’s Afternoon
Inspired to sing?
Come Sing at Christ Church URC
Dance
Quiz
Mon 23 June
Poetry
Tue 24 June
Poetry For Pleasure
Music - Folk, World & Country
Thur 26 June
Thur 3 July
Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies
Two Great Banjo Players
Music - Pop, Funk, Soul & Contemporary
Fri 27 June
Fri 4 July
Fri 4 July
Pop Music from the 60’s to today
Rock Choir LIVE!
Dortonians & Friends - Fundraising
Concert for Sightsavers
Dancing through the years
Chance to Dance Summer Performances
2014
Drama
Sun 29 June
Tue 1 July Sun 6 July
Thur 3 July
Fri 4 July
Much Ado About Nothing
Twelfth Night
The District of Sevenoaks - Tales from our Past
Romeo & Juliet
Other
Sat 5 July
Jane Austen Sponsored Readathon
Details of all events, colour-coded by type as above, are presented in date order on pages 6 to 37
Saturday 21 June
Sunday 22 June
Monday 23 June
Tuesday 24 June
Wednesday 25 June
Thursday 26 June
Friday 27 June
Saturday 28 June
Pages 6 - 10
Pages 11 - 12
Page 13
Pages 14 - 15
Page 16
Pages 17 - 18
Pages 19 - 21
Pages 22 - 24
Sunday 29 June
Monday 30 June
Tuesday 1 July
Wednesday 2 July
Thursday 3 July
Friday 4 July
Saturday 5 July
Sunday 6 July
Pages 25 - 26
Page 27
Page 28
Pages 29 - 30
Pages 31 - 32
Pages 32 - 33
Pages 34 - 35
Page 36 -37
A complete list of venues and meeting places with addresses and postcodes can be found on page 39
Seveonaks Summer Festival is run as a
not-for-profit organisation by volunteers.
If you can offer help in any way please contact Ray Russell on
01732 742213 or email [email protected]
Founded in 1974 to encourage arts development throught the District,
SDAC has been a valued supporter of Festival for many years.
Sevenoaks District Council provides funding and member societies may
apply for financial support. Membership costs just £20 p.a.
Details & more information at www.sevenoaksdistrictartscouncil.org
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Festival Fair with Charity Fayre
By arrangement with
Ignis UK property Fund,
owner of
The full timetable for the
Festival Fair will appear in
the Sevenoaks Chronicle on
Thursday 19 June
Sponsored by
1 Festival Office
Information Desk
Prize Draw Tickets
Treasure Hunt Entry Forms
2 Youth Music Stage
Outside Cafe Rouge
10am-5pm Performances
11am Official Opening by the Town
Mayor who’ll arrive on the
Vintage Bus - see page 39
3 Arctic Circle
Bjorn the Polar Bear
11.30am, 1.30pm
& 3.30pm
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Entertainment for young children
4 In The Shambles
sponsored by
By arrangement with Malabar
Coffee House
Nursery Rhyme Sing-along with
Clare & Mark Seddon
11.00am and 12.00 noon
Mel’s Punch & Judy Singing and magic
on the hour at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm
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Plaza Suite, STAG Community Arts Centre
Wishworks Interactive Puppet Shows 11am, 1pm & 3pm
(more information on page 8 and 9)
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Saturday 21st June 10am - 6pm
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6 Vine Gardens
Colourscape - see page 8
Paint Your Sevenoaks - see page 9
7 Outside M&S Simply Food
11am Strings & Things (Gypsy Jazz & Dixie)
2pm Boogie with Charlie
3pm NUMAMA Choir directed by Dani Lemer
4pm Dan Clews
5pm Pupils of weteachmusic.co.uk
8 Outside The Black Boy & Nonna Cappuccini’s
Al fresco Barbecue
10am Solefield Chamber Choir & Friends
11am Green Street Blues
12 noon Jean Bentley’s Dance Orchestra
1pm Sue Rivers Jazz Quintet
3.30pm Paul Malsom Trio
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Youth Music Stage
Local schools and youth groups
have been invited to perform
live throughout the day.
Timetable in the Sevenoaks
Chronicle of Thursday 19 June.
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Puppet Shows during the day - see pages 8 and 9
The Lodge Coffee Shop - open 10am-5pm
Films in the two Digital Cinemas
Godspell - 4pm & 8pm - see page 9
Two Comedies, Two Courses - 7.30pm - see page 10
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Saturday 21 June
Charity Fayre
Sevenoaks Town Council's annual event
An annual event for local charities based in Sevenoaks to hold stalls in Bligh's Meadow
between 10am and 4pm to raise funds for their respective good causes.
www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk
In and around Bligh's Meadow 10:00 AM
Admission free
Festival Fair
Festival Fair
Annual opening event of Summer Festival.
For full details see pages 6 & 7.
Bligh's Meadow 10.00am to 6.00pm
Admission free
Colourscape
Festival Fair
Back for a third year! This amazing, exciting, auditory & visual experience will delight
visitors of any age. The labrynthine structure of interconnected chambers is alive with
intense colours that have remarkable effects on mind and body. Science meets art as
music magically permeates throughout. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Full wheelchair access. Smoking, drinking or eating are not allowed inside Colourscape.
www.eyemusic.org.uk/Colourscape/index.html
Vine Gardens 11:00 am to 4.00pm
£2.00, children 12 and under £1.00, pay on entry
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Festival Fair - A Wishworks' Interactive Puppet Show
Little Red Riding Hood, funnier than you remember it. The big bad
wolf is busy and his cousin, the little good wolf, comes instead, but
he hasn't listened to the story! Red Riding Hood is different too,
she is a he, and is a very noisy rabbit!
Interactive and eye-catching for children. Buggies must be left outside.
www.wishworks.co.uk
Plaza Suite, Sevenoaks Community Arts Centre 11:00 AM, 1:00PM
£4.00, Tickets available from Festival Box Office at STAG
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Goldifox
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Festival Fair - A Wishworks' Interactive Puppet Show
Our story-teller is interrupted by Goldifox, a naughty puppet, who wants to be part of
the show, the main part - and he's not sure he likes porridge. What will the bears say?
Mayhem and hilarity ensue and the audience are invited
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to audition, dress up and join in. Buggies must be left
outside. www.wishworks.co.uk
Plaza Suite, Sevenoaks Community Arts Centre 3:00 PM
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Saturday 21 June
Festival Fair - Free Entertainment for Children
Paint your Sevenoaks - Vine Gardens 11.00am to 4.00pm
Come down to the Art Tent and get creative. This event is designed for
children, and is free to take part. Come grab a paintbrush and help us to create
another masterpiece inspired by the local area.
Sponsored by
Supported by
Nursery Rhyme Singalong - The Shambles, 11.00am and 12.00 noon
Mel’s Punch & Judy, Singing & Magic
The Shambles, on the hour at 1.00pm, 2.00pm, 3.00pm & 4.00pm
The Arctic Circle - Bjorn the Polar Bear. Blighs Meadow, 11.30am, 1.30pm, 3.30pm
And look out for
the Festival Furries!!
Blues with Bottle Club
Steve Morrison and Alan Glen
Steve Morrison is a fine blues musician, famed for his open tunings and complex
technique, both as a slide and finger-picking guitarist. With rich vocals, he manages to
weave Celtic and folk undertones into traditional blues riffs, and with Alan
Glen (ex-Yardbirds) on harp, this will be a great afternoon of live blues!
www.bluesabuse.com;
www.blueswithbottleclub.co.uk
The Anchor 3.00pm to 5.00pm. Admission free
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Petts Wood Operatic Society
Godspell is cause to rejoice! Opening the Sevenoaks Festival, PWOS bring the parables
to life presenting the ever popular 'Godspell'. Enjoy all the good gifts of one of the
most enduring shows of all time in a one-of-a-kind production for all the
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family. Raise your spirit with the excellent Stephen Schwartz Tonynominated score including hits Day By Day, Light of the World and
Turn Back, O Man. Suitable for all ages. www.pwos.org.uk.
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£15.00, concessions £14.00. Tickets available from Festival Box Office at STAG
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Saturday 21 June
An 'Evening With' World-class British Artists, Sculptors & Photographers
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Riverhill Himalayan Gardens
Paul Vanstone, David Anthony-Hall, John Tonks & Walter Bailey
Riverhill Himalayan Gardens in association with award-winning gallery Marshall Murray
are hosting: Sat 21st June: An Evening with David Anthony Hall, world-class
photographer & Paul Vanstone, award-winning British sculptor; Sat 28th June: An
Evening with Jon Tonks, British documentary photographer & Walter Bailey,
environmental artist & sculptor. Learn about their work and inspiration.
Duration : 2 hours. Disabled parking and access to the Garden Room, Café and Walled
Garden. There are however no disabled toilets. Suited to older children and adults.
www.riverhillgardens.co.uk; www.marshallmurray.co.uk
Riverhill Himalayan Gardens 7:00 PM
£15.00, concessions £10.00. Tickets available from Festival Box office
at STAG. Tickets also on sale at Riverhill Himalayan Gardens Ticket Office
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The Return of Two Comedies Two Courses
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Stag Theatre Company
Two comedies by N. Warburton: (1) Easy Stages - Stage manager Gerry wonders why
no one can get anything right…"Moving furniture has always been more difficult than
moving actors!" he says. (2) Garlic & Lavender - A sinister henchman, surly villagers, a
vampire expert and Castle Drackenburg - add a French ghost, some wonderful food
(main and dessert), and you have a very funny evening! Light comedies suitable for
15 yrs and over. Food served before and in between the comedies.
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Bar will be open. stagtheatrecompany.weebly.com
The Plaza Suite, STAG Community Arts Centre 7:30 PM
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Also on Friday 20 June 7:30 PM
Guitar Music in a Country Pub
Paul Malsom - guitar
An entertaining set of familiar tunes for a relaxing evening of guitar music. Played by
Paul Malsom in this atmospheric Country Pub in a rural woodland setting. Eat, drink or
just listen. www.thewoodman-idehill.co.uk
The Woodman 7:30 PM
Admission free. Restaurant tables bookable - 01732 750296
Repeat dates and times:
05 July 7:30 PM
Paintings by Angela Dewar and Pottery by Jean McCree
Art Exhibition open 9am to 10pm normally every day 21 - 26 June, but please check on
01732 458261 that the exhibition room is not being used for a private
function at the time you wish to visit.
Suitable for all; bar & restaurant; accessible venue
www.stjulians.co.uk
St Julians Club, St Julians Road, Sevenoaks TN15 0RX
Admission free.
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Sunday 22 June
Festival Eucharist Service
The Parish Church of St Luke
St Luke's Church Choir, directed by Nancy Wolfe; Paul Isom, Organist. Celebrant:
The Reverend Mark Griffin, Vicar of St Luke's and Rural Dean. A celebration of
the life and music of composer and church musician Peter Aston (1938-2013)
in the context of a Eucharist. Tea and coffee are served in St Luke's Hall after
the service. www.stlukes-sevenoaks.org.uk.
St Luke's Church 10:15 AM. Admission free
A Guided Walk with Malcolm Campbell
Guided walk exploring an intriguing labrynth of alleys and byways, some unfamiliar
even to local residents, with obscured and obscure evidence of bygone town life.
Duration approx 1 hour 30 minutes.
Meet outside Sevenoaks Library 11:00 AM
£7.00, accompanied young persons under 16 £4.00. Payable on the day. Participants
with dogs on short leads permitted.
Repeat dates and times: 29 June 11:00 AM
Once Upon A Superhero
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Clowning Around Theatre
This fun, creative workshop is suitable for primary school aged children and includes
warm up games, character development and group improvisations, based around their
favourite superhero and fairy tale characters. Children will create their own characters
and take part in a small group performance at the end of the workshop.
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To book a place please contact Emma Brown: 07539 366 780;
[email protected].
Plaza Suite, STAG Community Arts Centre 1:00 PM and 3:00PM
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£5.00. Pay on the day
Chevening Gardens
Open in support of the National Gardens Scheme
An opportunity to see Chevening gardens, open by permission of the Chevening Board
of Trustees, the Secretary of State for Foreign & Commonwealth Affairs & the Deputy
Prime Minister, in aid of various charities. 27 acres with lawns, woodland, lake, and
maze. Teas and free parking. Plant sale featuring independent local nurseries.
Gardens close at 17.00
Chevening 2:00 PM
£5.00, children under 16 £2.00; pay on entry
Nature Event in Oxenhill Woods, Otford
Oxenhill Woods Management Committee (A family Natural History Event)
The 61½ acres of Oxenhill Woods, Otford, give a wonderful opportunity for families to
be in touch with the local countryside. Come & take part in identification of trees,
plants & wildlife, including insects. Nature Craft, a Treasure Hunt, Basic compass &
pacing, Nature walks, Face Painting, with help & information from the Kent Wildlife
Trust.For all age groups, children under 14 to be accompanied by an adult. Duration of
event 2 hours. No toilet facilities on site. Meet at entrance gate from bottom of Tudor
Drive, Otford.
Oxenhill Woods 2:30 PM
Free event, donations welcome.
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Exploring Historic Otford
A Guided Walk with Malcolm Campbell
Centuries of colourful village history are revealed on this informative guided walk
Meet Otford Railway Station 3:00 PM
£7.00, accompanied young persons under 16 £4.00
Payable on the day. Participants with dogs on short leads permitted.
Repeat dates and times: 29 June 3:00 PM
Music at the Vine
Wadhurst Brass Band
Another Summer of Lazy Sunday Afternoons for all to bring a picnic and enjoy listening
to the music, including by local bands, on the Vine Bandstand from 3pm to 5pm until
31 August. www.sevenoakstown.gov.uk
The Vine Bandstand 3:00 PM
Admission free
29 June 3:00 PM - Green Street Blues [ladies a capella choir]
06 July 3:00 PM - Cranbrook Town Band
Opera Gioconda
St Julians Club
Afternoon concert with favourite opera arias, duets and trios.
Suitable for all; 120 minutes; afternoon teas available;
accessible venue. www.stjulians.co.uk
St Julians Club 5:00 PM
£8.00, concessions £6.00. Tickets available from St Julians Club
01732 458261, email: frontoffi[email protected]
Last Night of the Proms Festival Concert
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Sevenoaks Philharmonic Society jointly with Sevenoaks Symphony Orchestra
Darrell Davison will conduct a concert of choral and orchestral music, paying tribute to
some of our favourite British composers and celebrating the enduring popularity of the
Last Night of the Proms. The programme will include music by Elgar, Vaughan Williams,
Walton and Coates and, in time-honoured tradition, Jerusalem, Rule
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Britannia and Land of Hope of Glory will create a rousing finale.
www.sevenoaks-philharmonic.org.uk;
www.sevenoakssymphonyorchestra.org.uk
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New Orleans Night Out
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The Jazz Advocates supported by Ray Russell's Bosville Valley Stompers
Enjoy a stompin' evening of Dixie & Trad Jazz from 2 popular local bands. The Jazz
Advocates have been entertaining audiences regularly since formation six years ago,
playing both hot and smooth jazz in the style of Alex Welsh - easy to listen
to and entertaining to watch. Bosville Valley Stompers play foot-tapping
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music with a bounce - King Oliver, Sid Phillips & Kenny Ball charts
among others. Cash bar available throughout the evening.
Plaza Suite, STAG Community Arts Centre 7:45 PM
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£8.00. Tickets available from Festival Box Office at STAG
Monday 23 June
Women in Renaissance Drama: Was Lady Anne Clifford's role revolutionary?
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Knole, National Trust
In Shakespeare's theatre, female roles were played by boys, but at great houses like
Knole, women themselves were involved in drama. New research suggests Lady Anne
Clifford, who lived at Knole in the early 17th century was part of the revolution in giving
women a voice in English drama. Come and hear lecturers from University College
London unravel the mystery of her role as Cleopatra. The talk will last approximately 60
minutes with an opportunity to ask questions. The Great Hall is
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wheelchair accessible. Toilet facilities are available in Green Court.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/knole
Great Hall, Knole House 7:00 PM
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The Smartest Artist Quiz
Compete for the John Smedley Challenge Trophy
Local Arts Groups go head to head in an evening of quiz fun and (mostly) friendly
rivalry to demonstrate their specialist and general knowledge - or lack thereof!
Tantrums, tiaras, gnashing and wailing permitted but the Question-master's decision is
final.
£5 per head includes sandwiches. Pay on door. Licensed bar.
Contact [email protected] to register
The John Hamilton Big Band
Big Band at The Woodman
The 17 musicians of the Tonbridge-based John Hamilton Big Band plus singer Ruth
Fahie, entertain with music from the Big Band 'Swing Era', playing numbers made
famous by the all-time American greats - Benny Goodman,
Artie Shaw, Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Buddy Rich,
Count Basie, and the UK's own Ted Heath.
www.thewoodman-idehill.co.uk
The Woodman 8:30 PM
Wherever you see these signs you can join in:
Youth Drama and Jazz Workshops
Ladies a capella singing
Jazz Saxophone Workshop
Open Mic Night
Nursery Rhyme Sing-along... and more!!
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Tuesday 24 June
Poetry For Pleasure - W.H. Davies and his Contempories
Sevenoaks Poetry Society
Everyone is welcome to read their own composition or works of other poets. The
theme this year is 'W.H. Davies and his contempories'. Followed by tea and
conversation. The venue is fully wheelchair accessible.
St Luke's Church Hall 2:00 PM
Admission free
Jazz Workshop (Youth)
Young musicians with an interest in playing Big Band Jazz and developing improvisation
skills are invited to join Kent Youth Jazz Orchestra in an open rehearsal. Celebrate the
best of the Swing era plus Big Band Fusion and Funk. Enjoy playing your favourite
charts in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Contact [email protected] for application form.
www.kyjo.co.uk
The Plaza Suite at the STAG Theatre 7:00 PM
Admission free
Festival Treasure Hunt
Win the Treasure by answering six clues
and solving the Festival Puzzle
All clues and the entry form available from Micallef Jewellers,
11 Blacks Yard, Sevenoaks; on the Festival website and at the
Festival Fair in Bligh’s Meadow on Saturday 21 June
Prize:
£200 Micallef Voucer
The winner will be drawn
on 6th July at the
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Tuesday 24 June
Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson, Liza Pulman
Following a sold-out tour, 3 Olivier Award nominations & over 10m YouTube hits for
"Cheap Flights" (their infamous anthem to budget air travel),
Dillie Adele and Liza continue to celebrate over 30 years of Fascinating Aida with this
terrific show. Expect topical new songs hot off the press, plus some outrageous old
favourites, as Fascinating Aïda continue to grow old disgracefully!
www.fascinatingaida.co.uk
‘Cabaret Heaven’
Metro
‘The glamour is magnetic,
the satire razor-sharp,
the lyrics brilliant’
The Guardian
‘Outrageous... Seductive’
The Guardian
‘Hilarious’
Telegraph
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Lunchtime Recital
Hugh Ockendon - Pianist
Hugh Ockendon, pianist, teacher, composer, trained as a concert pianist at the Royal
Academy of Music, London. At the age of 19 he performed and recorded the Greig
Piano Concerto. He has accompanied many well-known artists such as Neil Sedaka,
Vince Hill and Moira Anderson and top jazz artists. More recently
he has returned to his classical roots as a recital pianist.
The Recital lasts for 45 minutes. www.stlukes-sevenoaks.org.uk
St Luke's Church 12:30 PM
Admission free
Doug Revell Memorial Benefit Concert
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Babajack is an award-winning blues/roots duo consisting of Becky Tate (vocals, cajon,
percussion) and Trevor Steger (guitar, winebox guitar, vocals, harmonica). Together
they perform their upbeat, soulful and uniquely original material with a new twist on
the traditional blues genre. 'The best blues acoustic act in the UK' - Scarborough Blues
Festival. This year is the 20th anniversary of the founding of the club and the annual
Memorial Concert is in memory of the late Doug Revell, founder of the club in 1994,
and raising funds for local charities. Two sets with interval.
www.babajack.com; www.blueswithbottleclub.co.uk
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Friends of Stag 10% discount.
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Dixieland Night at The Woodman
Don Steele’s Dixieland Jazz Band
Don Steele's Dixieland 6-piece Jazz Band, with female vocalist Eileen Ford, plays
traditional jazz from the 20's and 30's by such greats as Bix Beiderbecke & Louis
Armstrong and also a mixture of later numbers played in a Dixieland style. The band
performs alternate Wednesdays at The Woodman.
The Woodman 8:00 PM
Free admission. Restaurant tables bookable - 01732 750296
Sevenoaks through New and Newer Eyes
Kent County Council, Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope working with Sevenoaks Visual Arts Forum
A community interactive art exhibition inspired by illustrations of Sevenoaks scenes by
Vincent New. Before the Festival, people of all ages will be invited to Kaleidoscope
museum to view a variety of Sevenoaks scenes by artist Vincent New and to create
their own work in any media from visits to the same sites. A lively exhibition will be
made from all the original and new responses.
www.kent.gov.uk
www.facebook.com - Sevenoaks-Visual-Arts-Forum
Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope Gallery and Museum
Exhibition runs from 25 June to 5 July; open Mon, Tues
and Wed 9-6 Thurs 9-8 Fri 9-6 and Sat 9-5. Admission free
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Thursday 26 June
Thursday Evenings on the Vine - Bands & Craft Stalls
Following the success of Lazy Summer Sunday afternoons at the Vine and to enhance
local night life, Sevenoaks Town Council trials a Summer of Thursday evenings with
music and arts & crafts for the enjoyment of visitors to the Vine Gardens. For two
hours from 6.00pm a band performs on the Vine Bandstand with an Arts & Crafts Fayre
taking place in the Vine Gardens.
Thurs 26 June: Orpington Band.
Thurs 3 July: Sevenoaks & Tonbridge Concert Band
The Vine Gardens from 6.00 to 8.00pm
Admission free
John Smedley Folk Memorial Concert
Jez Lowe is highly regarded as both a songwriter and performer, with more than a dozen albums and countless
live performances around the world. Jez will perform with his band The Bad Pennies, featuring Kate Bramley on
fiddle and vocals, Andy May on Northumbrian Pipes and keyboards, and David De La Haye on fretless bass.
'One of the hottest acts around' Daily Telegraph
Jez Lowe and The Bad Pennies have been playing their songs and music of Northern England for a decade and a
half around the folk festivals, clubs and concert stages of the world. "Acoustic simplicity coupled with electric
vitality" was how they were described in their early days, and with half a dozen albums to their credit, along with
solo albums by Jez and by other members of the group, their following has continued to increase so that they
are now one of Britain’s top attractions on the folk/acoustic/celtic circuit.
www.jezlowe.com
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Young Professionals
The Billroth Quartet
Thomas Leate - Violin 1, Christian Halstead - Violin 2,
Simon Ballard - Viola, James Greenfield - Cello
The first of a series of three classical concerts by emerging young
musicians. The Billroth Quartet is the resident string quartet at
Lauderdale House, Highgate, playing monthly lunchtime concerts.
Last Autumn they were special guests of Dave Gorman's 'Modern
Life is Goodish' on TV channel Dave & in December appeared with
the Puppini Sisters. Later this year they embark on a concert tour
of China. Every member of the quartet has graduated from
leading music conservatoires including the Royal College of Music,
Birmingham Conservatoire of Music and Trinity College of Music.
Tonight's programme includes works by Bach, Haydn, Borodin,
Mendelssohn, Elgar and Irving Berlin.
www.billrothquartet.co.uk
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Ship Theatre 7:30 PM
– buy tickets for two concerts, get the third for £8
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
A series of three classical concerts by emerging young musicians
Sponsored by
At the Ship Theatre, Walthamstow Hall, Hollybush Lane, Sevenoaks
Thursday 26 June: The Billroth String Quartet - see above
Friday 27 June: Piano duettists Emma Abate & Julian Perkins - see p20
Wednesday 2 July: Paul Higgs + Orchestra “Pavane” - see p30
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Friday 27 June
The Piatti String Quartet
Great Comp Music Festival
The Piatti are rapidly establishing themselves as one of the leading young string
quartets of today. Their performances have attracted exceptional praise, for their
passion, intensity of feeling and 'glowing sound'. Not only will they launch this year's
Festival, their programme will include the world premiere of a work specially written
for them.
www.greatcompmusic.org
Great Comp 8:00 PM
£25.00, Tickets available from The Bookings Secretary
01732 453240 info@greatcompmusic
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Jean Bentley Dance Orchestra & Featherstep Dancing
A celebration of music and dance spanning the start of the first world war through the
music hall and dance band heyday. Come and learn a few steps and watch the
delightful moves of Featherstep Dancing and their young friends. Trip the light fantastic
with the sounds of the Jean Bentley Dance Orchestra or just come and
listen. An evening of music, family fun and dancing for all ages.
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Combe Bank Choral Society with Ken Burton
Combe Bank Choral Society is transforming itself into a Gospel Choir under the inspired
leadership of Ken Burton (of BBC ‘The Choir’ fame). Under Ken's direction the
150-strong choir of children and adults will present an exciting
programme of Gospel classics in an evening to remember.
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Founded in 1994 by the late Doug Revell and now run by Doug’s wife Sue, BWBC regularly brings top-class
blues musicians to Sevenoaks and frequently to The Anchor pub in London Road, where
landlord Barry Dennis is a big fan.
Festival offerings are: Saturday 21 June: Steve Morrison & Alan Glen - see p9
Wednesday 25 June: Babajack - Doug’s Memorial Concert, STAG’s Plaza Suite - see p16.
Saturday 28 June: Robin Bibi & Alan Glen - see p22
Wednesday 2 July: Dave Ferra & Katie Bradley - see p30. Saturday 5 July: Local artists party at The Anchor - see p34
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Friday 27 June
Young Professionals
Julian Perkins and Emma Abbate
A Playful Tournament
The second of three classical concerts
by emerging young musicians.
A Playful Tournament is
a piano duet recital by Julian Perkins
and Emma Abbate, who present a
varied programme of music for four
hands, with works by Mozart,
Schubert, Dvořák and a rarely heard
gem by Stephen Dodgson.
www.emmaabbate.com
www.julianperkins.com
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Sponsored by
For Shakespeare Fans
No fewer than three plays in this year’s Festival
Sevenoaks Shakespeare Society
present 7 open-air performances 2-6 July of
TWELFTH NIGHT
In the delightful gardens of the St Clere Estate, Kemsing
- See p28 for full details
In the walled garden of Riverhill House
Sunday 29 June: Tonbridge School Students present
MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
- see p25
Friday 4 July: Changeling Theatre presents
ROMEO & JULIET - see p32
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Friday 27 June
Malcolm Campbell
Dare you join us to learn of local close encounters with the paranormal giving you
thought-provoking insights of the elusive spirit world?
Meet outside Royal Oak Hotel, 8:00 PM
£8.00, concessions £5.00
Concession applies to accompanied young persons under 16. Payable on the day.
Participants with dogs on short leads permitted.
Repeat dates and times: 04 July 8:00 PM
Pop Music from the 60’s to today
Tony Stone
Tony Stone sings and plays pop songs from the whole range of popular music from the
1960's though to the 21st Century. Tony and his guitar are at
The Woodman every other Friday.
The Woodman 8:00 PM
Photography by Matt James
Art Exhibition
Exhibition of photography open 9am to 10pm normally every day, but please check on
01732 458261 that the exhibition room is not being used for a private
function at the time you wish to visit. Suitable for all; bar & restaurant;
accessible venue.
www.stjulians.co.uk
St Julians Club, 27 June - 6 July
Sponsored by St Julians Club
Admission free
Remember to check
Sevenoaks Chronicle for news in the run-up to
Festival and especially on Thursday 19 June
for details of the full programme at Festival Fair
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Saturday 28 June
‘FORUM’ Exhibition - A Sculpture Symposium
Riverhill Himalayan Gardens, in association with award-winning gallery, Marshall
Murray, has commissioned a Sculptual Symposium, with some of Britain's leading
sculptors and artists creating installations live in the gardens. Watch, learn and be
inspired by their work.
The Garden Room, Café and Walled Garden are wheelchair accessible, and there are
disabled parking spaces in front of the House. There are however no disabled toilets.
The Riverhill Café serves morning coffee, light lunches and afternoon tea.
Normal garden admission applies - there is no additional charge for this event.
www.riverhillgardens.co.uk;
www.marshallmurray.co.uk
Riverhill Himalayan Gardens 10:30 AM
£7.50, concessions £6.75.
Tickets available from Venue – pay on entry
29 June and 2-6 July 10.30 AM
Beers, Bands and BBQ
The return of live music day to the White Hart. Local bands - Hush & The Standard
Lamps - will be playing alfresco on our terrace. We will also be running a mini beer
and cider festival and bbq. Food from 1.00pm, music from 2.00pm.
The White Hart, Tonbridge Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1SG, 01732 452 002
www.whitehart-sevenoaks.co.uk
The White Hart 1.00pm
Admission free
Repeat dates and times: 29 June 1.00 PM
Blues with Bottle Club
Robin Bibi and Alan Glen
Robin Bibi is an energetic, charismatic blues/rock musician, who brings a dynamic,
exciting edge to traditional blues. He will be accompanied here by
the versatile Alan Glen (ex- Yardbirds) on harp and vocals, ensuring
an afternoon of upbeat, footstomping live music!
www.robinbibiband.co.uk;
The Anchor 3.00pm to 5.00pm
Admission free
Malcolm Campbell
Centuries of colourful village history are revealed on this informative guided walk.
Meet at the village car park entrance, 3:00 PM
£7.00, concessions £4.00
Concession applies to accompanied young persons under 16. Payable on the day.
Participants with dogs on short leads permitted.
Repeat dates and times: 05 July 3:00 PM
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Saturday 28 June
An 'Evening With' World-class British Artists, Sculptors & Photographers - 7pm. For full details see page 9
Chance to Dance Summer Performances 2014
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Chance to Dance, now in its 20th year, has once again invited dancing schools, many of
which are in the local area, to come together and perform on a professional-sized
stage. We also welcome dancing schools slightly further away who would like this
opportunity of performing with us.
Chance to Dance is non-competitive and is welcoming to both adult performers as well
as children. Suitable for all ages over 5 years.
www.chance-to-dance.co.uk
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Sevenoaks Three Arts Festival Prizewinners’ Concert
A chance to see and hear performances by the cream of this year's Festival entrants.
Winners in speech and drama, piano, singing, woodwind, strings and accordion classes
perform their prize-winning pieces and receive their awards.
Duration - approx. two hours including presentation of awards, no interval.
www.sevenoaksthreeartsfestival.co.uk
£5.00, concessions £2.50. Tickets available from Margaret Holgate 01732 454448
[email protected]
Behind The Lines - The World War One Anthology
Sevenoaks Literary Celebration and Ightham Mote
Gabriel Woolf and Rosalind Shanks
Two well-known BBC voices bring to life the poetry and prose of World War One,
featuring the words of those who 'flowered early and fell' and those who stayed at
home and waited. Two hours including an interval. No age limit but not suitable for
very small children.
www.sevenoaksliterarycelebration.com.
The Great Hall at Ightham Mote 7:30 PM
£12.00, Tickets available from The Sevenoaks Bookshop, 147 High Street
Tel: 01732 452055
ST JULIANS CLUB
Long-time supporter of Festival, is host this year to:
Art & Photographic Exhibitions
21 to 26 June - see p10 - 27 June to 6 July - see p21
Opera Gioconda - Sunday 22 June - see p12
Bluegrass Banjo - Thursday 3 July - see p32
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Armed Forces Concert
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The accomplished Kent Police Band perform pieces from
their extensive repertoire of show, film and classic music.
Proceeds will go to Armed Forces charities including
'Help for Heroes'.
www.helpforheroes.org.uk
wwwkentpoliceband.org
Sevenoaks Community Centre 7:30 PM
£10.00, concessions £8.00.
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Digging Deeper’s Big Funk Night
Digging Deeper
Popular and entertaining 10-piece soul/funk band with top vocal and horn sections.
Features the music of Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind and Fire,
Average White Band, The Crusaders, Brand New Heavies
and other classic artists from the 1970s to the 2000s.
www.digging-deeper.webs.com
The Woodman 8:30 PM
Admission free. Restaurant tables bookable 01732 750296
Major prize donated by Chilstone,
other prizes generously donated
by local businesses include vouchers
for goods, services, meals, special
events and much more!
PRIZE
Full details on tickets, which will be
on sale @ £1 each from Saturday 21
June at the Festival Fair and at selected
events until 9.00pm on Sunday 6 July.
The draw will be made at the Pamoja Hall, Sevenoaks School
after the Festival Finale Concert featuring Sir Willard White
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Sunday 29 June
‘FORUM’ Exhibition - A Sculpture Symposium - 10.30am. For full details see page 22
Hidden Sevenoaks Revealed - 11am. For full details see page 11
Organ Recital
Katie Varcoe
Katie Varcoe, from a well-known musical family, has been organist at Cheltenham
College and is now in the music department at Canford School.
The Recital lasts for 45-50 minutes - coffee available before recital
in St Luke's hall. www.stlukes-sevenoaks.org.uk
Admission free
Beer, Bands and BBQ - 2pm. For full details see page 22
Much Ado About Nothing
Tonbridge School students
Bring a picnic and join us for an afternoon of accessible, family friendly Shakespeare in
a beautiful outdoor setting. Shakespeare's vivacious and at times unsettling comedy of
love and deceit is transposed to an English music festival. The pairs of lovers, Beatrice
and Benedick and Claudio and Hero wrestle with love and marriage under the heat of
the summer sun to the beats of British bands.
Suitable for children. Running time 2 hours 20 minutes including interval. Refreshments
available. The Walled Garden is wheelchair accessible, however there are no
wheelchair accessible toilets. Disabled parking. The Riverhill Café serves fabulous light
lunches and afternoon tea. www.riverhillgardens.co.uk
£8.00, concessions £4.00. Tickets available from
E M Forster Theatre 01732 304241
boxoffi[email protected]
www.boxoffice.tonbridge-school.co.uk
Tickets also on sale at Riverhill Himalayan Gardens Ticket Office
Music at the Vine - 3pm. For full details see page 12
Music and Words for a Summer’s Afternoon
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Sackville Singers
An afternoon of words and music for a Summer's day. Following a Strawberry Tea, the
programme will include items reflecting the 2014 anniversary of WW1,
in support of Veterans Aid.
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St Peters Church, Ightham 3:00 PM
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Monday 30 June
By arrangement with the BBC
Kaos Kabaret
A comedy musical spoof of the classic
radio detective series. Written by Phil
Willmott, this is the third production
performed hilariously at Sevenoaks
Summer Festival. After last year's
episode came high praise: "Hope they
come back next year." Blog by Mayor of
Sevenoaks, 2013. Some adult humour
but widely appreciable.
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Festival At The Woodman
The Woodman, Goathurst Common, Ide Hill, Sevenoaks
This popular country pub and restaurant presents live music each week throughout the year.
During this year’s Festival, those appearing are:
Paul Malsom, acoustic guitar - Saturdays 21 June & 5 July - see p10
The John Hamilton Big Band - Monday 23 June - see p13
Don Steele’s Dixieland Jazz Band - Wednesday 25 June - see p16
Tony Stone, pop guitar - Friday 27 June - see p21
Digging Deeper’s Big Funk Night - Saturday 28 June - see p24
Elaine Delmar Quintet - Wednesday 2 July - see p30
The HQE Piano Trio - Friday 4 July - see p33
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Primavera Chamber Ensemble
Richard Strauss - Sextet from Capriccio; Mozart - Clarinet Quintet; Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence.
A theatre steeped in history, a curtain raiser of mellifluous melody, and Mozart at his
most sublime are just the start of a romantic evening. In buoyant mood, restored from
a trip to Italy, Tchaikovsky combines his soulful roots with Latin passion for a highly
charged finale. Duration approx. 1hr 40'.
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The Baron's Hall 7:30 PM
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U K U L E L E O R C H E S T R A O F G R E AT B R I TA I N
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain believe that all genres of music are available for reinterpretation - as long
as they are played on the Ukulele!! Expect Tchaikovsky to Nirvana via Otis Redding from 'The Ukes', who have
sold out the Sydney Opera House, The Royal Albert Hall and New York's Carnegie Hall.
' T H E B E S T M U S I C A L E N T E R TA I N M E N T
I N T H E C O U N T R Y. ' The Independent..
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Tickets available from
Festival Box Office at STAG
Sponsored by
Tuesday 1 July
Dick Barton - The Tango of Terror - 7.45pm. For full details see page 27
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The play is a gleeful mix of fearful loss, cross dressing, wicked practical jokes and happy
endings where love conquers all. Many of his most well-loved characters feature and it
is as fresh today as it was when it was first played.The beautiful grounds of St Clere are
a perfect setting for this play, which remains a favourite for playgoers of all ages. A real
Summer treat for all the family! St Clere is donating its proceeds from each
performance to Breast Cancer Care. The show is suitable for all ages and is an open air
production so suitable clothing is strongly recommended; please bring blankets and/or
chairs; duration is 2 hours plus one interval; a bar and snacks are available.
www.sevenoaksshakespeare.org.uk; www.stclere.com;
www.breastcancercare.org.uk
St Clere Estate 7:30 PM
£12.00, concessions £5.00 for students and children only.
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Inspired to sing?
Green Street Blues A Cappella Singers - Ladies close four part harmony
Have you been inspired by Gareth Malone? Want to sing again or fancy a new
challenge? Green Street Blues is an award-winning ladies group, singing contemporary
songs - check out our website. We would love you you to sample the buzz you will get
from singing with us. Ladies only.
www.greenstreetblues.org
Badgers Mount Memorial Hall, 8:00 – 10:00PM
Admission free. Wheelchair access
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Lunchtime Recital
Solefield School Boys Chamber Choir
Solefield School Boys Chamber Choir, directed by Helen Walker, sing a programme of
classical and popular pieces with piano accompaniment. The Recital lasts for 45
minutes.
www.stlukes-sevenoaks.org.uk
Admission free
Chas ‘n’ Dave
“On the Road”
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with their exceptionally
witty songs about life in
London, perform with a
strong affection for all
things English,
reminiscent of the great
Music Hall artists.
However, the music is in
a solid, no-nonsense
Rock 'n' Roll style,
accompanied for this
gig with a band.
STAG Theatre 7:30 PM , £22.50
Tickets available from
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Twelfth Night - 7.30pm. For full details see page 28
Young Professionals - Paul Higgs' "Pavane"
Paul Higgs & Orchestra
The last of three classical concerts by emerging
young musicians features beautiful and evocative
compositions from Paul Higgs' album, "Pavane".
An atmospheric meeting between classical and jazz
transports the listener into exotic and melodious
soundworlds, led by the elegant and seductive sound
of Paul's trumpet and supported by a string quartet,
classical guitar and jazz rhythm section.
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Jazz at The Woodman
Elaine Delmar Quintet
Elaine Delmar is a great favourite with both jazz and cabaret audiences. Few can
express the repertoire with such dynamic simplicity as she builds each performance
with supreme sure-footed musicianship. Elaine's Quintet will feature Brian Dee on
piano and Jim Mullen on guitar. "Fashions may change but
quality is timeless " London Evening Standard
The Woodman 8:30 PM
Free admission. Restaurant tables bookable - 01732 750296
Blues With Bottle Club
Dave Ferra and Katie Bradley
Dave Ferra is a singer/songwriter who performs traditional blues, gospel, spiritual,
ragtime and his original material on slide and fingerpicking guitar and rack harmonica.
He is reputed to be one of the best blues musicians on the circuit and this will be his
first performance at The Anchor, home of the Blues with Bottle Club.
He will be performing with acclaimed singer/harmonica player
Katie Bradley, finalist in the British Blues Awards 2013.
www.daveferra.tripod.com; www.blueswithbottleclub.co.uk;
www.katiebradleyblues.com
The Anchor 9:00 PM
Admission free
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Snake Davis Pre-Concert Workshop
Snake Davis will talk about & demonstrate his approach to solo playing in jazz and
popular music, with reference to some of the greatest saxophone solos ever played.
This event is primarily aimed at students of the saxophone, but will be of interest to all
those curious about how saxophonists construct a solo. If you’re a young saxophonist
and wish to participate during the event, contact John Levett (01732 460143 or
[email protected]). www.snakedavis.com
Pamoja Hall, The Space 4:00 PM
Unallocated seating; entry free to those with a ticket for the evening concert
£5.00 on the door to those without an evening ticket.
Bands & Craft Stalls - 6pm. For full details see page 17
Renowned saxophonist
Snake Davis regularly plays
sell-out jazz and
soul-tinged shows.
For this show Snake will
play saxophone with
Snakestrings, a wonderful
string quartet. Together
they add a unique
musicality to classical,
musical theatre, film,
pop and soul classics,
with a performance which
is powerful, moving and
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The District of Sevenoaks - Tales from our Past - Thursday 3 July
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Five Narrators tell stories that belong to all who live in this area - some farcical, some
tragic, all true. The Tales are accompanied throughout by images of the people, places
and objects concerned. Sevenoaks Community Theatre and Sevenoaks
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Another amazing night from the award-winning Outside The Box Comedy Club. Voted
4th Best Comedy Club in the UK by The Guardian! Star of BBC1's Live At The Apollo
Russell Kane brings his unique energetic comedy to Sevenoaks. Alongside an excellent
bill of comedians and hosted by resident compere and Mock The Week writer Maff
Brown. Past big names have included Lenny Henry, Stephen Merchant
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Two Great Banjo Players - Thursday 3 July
Geary Allen and Rick Townend
Concert with two of the country's top bluegrasss banjo-players: rising star Geary Allen,
not yet 20 years old, will focus on the music of Earl Scruggs, whose new banjo style
exploded into the early US Country Music scene; Rick Townend is well-known to
Sevenoaks bluegrass fans for his playing with the acclaimed Echo Mountain
Band throughout the 1960s-90s. Suitable for all; 150mins inc. interval;
bar & restaurant; accessible venue. www.stjulians.co.uk
St Julians Club 8:00 PM
£9.00, concessions £8.00. Tickets available from St Julians
Club 01732 458261 frontoffi[email protected].
‘FORUM’ Exhibition - A Sculpture Symposium - Fri 4 July, 10.30am. For full details see page 22
Sevenoaks Beer Festival - Friday 4 - Sunday 6 July
Sevenoaks Lions Club and Sevenoaks Vine Cricket Club
A Beer Festival on the beautiful Vine cricket ground – over 30 real ales and ciders plus
an opportunity to watch cricket on all 3 days – subject to weather! Music in the
marquee from 8-11pm on Friday & Saturday – the very best performers from the local
music scene – 8 acts over 2 days. On Saturday the Festival begins at 11.00am.
On Sunday, the Festival is from 12noon til 7pm – no music in the marquee, as
Cranbrook Town Band are playing on the Bandstand.
Food is available on all 3 days.
www.lionsclub-sevenoaks.co.uk; www.svcc1734.org.
Sevenoaks Vine 5:00 PM
Admission free
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Friday 4 July
Romeo & Juliet
Changeling Theatre
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the glorious setting of the Walled Garden at Riverhill as part of their London & Kent open-air tour.
Bring a picnic, rug and some friends, then sit back and enjoy the performance and atmosphere.
Local beers, wine and Pimms and non-alchoholic refreshments will be on sale throughout the
evening. Suitable for children. Running time 2 hours 30 minutes including interval.
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Rock Choir LIVE!
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Rock Choir LIVE! Is a fantastic concert performance
by the renowned Sevenoaks and Orpington Rock
Choirs, featuring rock, pop and Motown favourites.
Fun for all the family! www.rockchoir.com
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Organ Recital
Paul Isom
Paul Isom is organist of St Luke's Church, Sevenoaks and he is also organist for the
Roman Catholic congregation at St George's RAF Memorial Chapel, Biggin Hill,
accompanist to the Combe Bank Choral Society and Rochester Diocesan
Organs Advisor. The first anniversary recital for the new organ. The Recital
lasts for 90 minutes - refreshments available. www.stlukes-sevenoaks.org.uk
Admission free
Dortonians & Friends - Fundraising Concert for Sightsavers
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Jazz in the Bar
The HQE Trio
The HQE Trio, featuring Alan Humm at the piano, Dan Quinton on bass and John Eydon
on drums. This fine piano trio swing their way through an evening of jazz standards
made famous by the American Greats.
The Woodman 7:30 PM
Spooky Sevenoaks at Sunset - 8pm. For full details see page 21
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Saturday 5 July
Sevenoaks Art Club Annual Outdoor Exhibition
Sevenoaks Art Club members display recent work along the picturesque Vine Railings.
Excellent standard at reasonable prices. Work framed and un-framed, also cards.
Rain date: Saturday 12th July 2014
www.sevenoaksartclub.org
Sevenoaks Vine Railings 9:30 AM
Admission free
Sevenoaks Beer Festival - 11am. For full details see page 32
Exploring Historic Kemsing - 3pm. For full details see page 22
Party at the Anchor
Blues with Bottle Club Local artists - line-up to be confirmed
The Anchor is a local pub which has now been hosting live music for twenty years, since
the setting up of the successful Blues with Bottle Club. Other live music events such as
the Open Mic night and Americana band Missouri Gutts with various guests have
evolved from the blues club, and this afternoon session will be a relaxed
celebration with local musicians.
The Anchor 3:00 PM
Admission free
Jane Austen Sponsored Readathon
Friends of Stag
For 24 hours –from 6pm on the 5th to 6pm on the 6th - Jane Austen’s books will be
read by sponsored teams. Sevenoaks is associated with many of Jane Austen's relatives
and she visited her uncle at the Red House on at least one occasion. It is 200 years
since "Mansfield Park" was published, her most financially successful novel, just a year
after probably her best known work, "Pride and Prejudice."
Organised by Friends of Stag as a fund raiser - we hope you will come along to support
the readers throughout the 24 hour period and enjoy the words of Jane Austen.
www.friendsofstag.org.uk
Admission free - donations and sponsorship welcome
Summer Festival 2015
will be held from Saturday 20 June to Sunday 5 July
To learn more about being involved as a participant,
sponsor, patron, member, friend, organiser or volunteer helper
Send an email to: [email protected]
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Saturday 5 July
Come Sing at Christ Church URC
Marjorie Brown
Can sing? Can't sing? Come Sing! Two hours of singing and music-making in groups:
tambourines and triangles for the very young, teenage stuff, lusty and warm choral
singing for middle-aged and senior amateurs. Each group will be led by professional
musicians. All will join to give a short concert at 8 pm. The performance will be
followed by a party, with generous refreshments.An evening of community singing and
music making for all ages and abilities. www.christchurchsevenoaks.org.uk
Christ Church URC 6:00 PM
Admission free. Please call 01732 455435 to register if you'd like to attend.
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Take your seat for Bullfrog Productions’ Musical Theatre spectacular "Be Our Guest"
that embraces a glorious aeon of best-loved songs from the most successful West End
shows and celebrates the enchanting melodies of some of our best songwriters in one
spectacular show. Including: We Will Rock You, Beauty & the Beast, Rent, Annie, Les
Mis, Grease, Oklahoma, West Side Story, Footloose & many more.
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Paul Malsom at The Woodman - 7.30pm. For full details see page 10
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The Coull String Quartet
Proof of the Coull's enduring popularity with the Festival audience is that this year will
mark their 40th appearance. Their very attractive programme will be Mendelssohn's
first quartet, Ravel's only string quartet and, to finish, many people's favourite
Beethoven quartet, the third 'Rasumovsky'.
www.greatcompmusic.org
Great Comp 8:00 PM
£25.00. Tickets available from The Bookings
Secretary 01732 453240 info@greatcompmusic
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Sunday 6 July
Sevenoaks Beer Festival - 12 noon. For full details see page 32
Central Sevenoaks Walk
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Guided Walk led by Jonathan Fenner, Blue Badge Guide
Starting from outside the Chequers, the walk will visit all the main buildings of
architectural and historical interest in the High Street and London Road,
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Music at the Vine - 3pm. For full details see page 12
About our Major Sponsors
The Town Council has been a sponsor for many years and the Principal Sponsor since
2004, continuing as such for 2014 despite the economic pressures. The Council considers
Summer Festival not only important for the well-being of local residents but also a real draw for visitors, adding
vibrancy to the town and the local economy. The Council aspires to support all sectors of the local community, either
by provision of facilities, including the Stag (now managed by an independent charity), community centres, open
spaces, and allotments, or supporting the voluntary sector via grants and local businesses via its involvement in the
Sevenoaks Town Partnership www.sevenoakspartnership.org
www.unitedhouse.net
A long-time supporter of the arts in Sevenoaks, becoming a Gold Patron in 2005 and a
major sponsor in 2007, United House is a leading, Kent-based, housing specialist offering
innovative solutions across London and the south as a developer, contractor and investor. Founded in 1964, the
company has achieved impressive growth, reflecting its outstanding track record for delivering an unrivalled
combination of social housing new build, refurbishment, urban regeneration, Public Private Partnerships and
private residential schemes, investing in the communities where it works. United House Developments, the
Group's niche development arm, focuses on private residential opportunities, mainly in central London. Awardwinning design and meticulous attention to detail has seen the company win a host of top awards including
‘Housing Project of the Year’ at the 2013 Sunday Times British Homes Awards.
www.sevenoakschronicle.co.uk
Sponsors since 2001 and Principal Media Partner since 2004, The Chronicle is the
number one news service for Sevenoaks and the surrounding area. Now 133 years old,
the first issue appeared on Friday February 18, 1881 and, with the exception of two missing weeks during the
national printers' strike in 1959, the newspaper has never failed to appear. It is one of the oldest business
enterprises in Sevenoaks. As well as publishing a weekly newspaper every Thursday we now provide round-theclock seven-day-a-week coverage on our dedicated website. If you have a story that needs telling or an event you
want covering, call the news desk on 01732 562921 or email [email protected]
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Sunday 6 July
Sir Willard White accompanied by pianist Eugene Asti
sponsored by
Jamaican born opera singer Sir Willard White has appeared
on concert platforms and Opera Houses throughout the world.
His programme in the magnificent Pamoja Hall will feature
operatic arias, songs from musical theatre
and a special tribute to Paul Robeson.
No singer can assume Robeson's persona with more authority
than Jamaican-born Willard White, who not only has the depth, richness
and resonance of his bass voice but also a powerful stage presence.
Metro
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Acknowledgments
Sevenoaks Summer Festival is a not-for-profit organisation run by unpaid volunteers.
We gratefully acknowledge the
support of:
Festival Sponsors
Sevenoaks Town Council
Sevenoaks Chronide
United House
Festival Patrons
Platinum
Berkeley Homes Ltd
Gold
INDEX Magazine
Royal Oak Hotel
Sevenoaks District Arts Council
Walthamstow Hall School
Silver
Sevenoaks School
Specsavers
The Woodman
Bronze
Foresight
Francis Jones Jewellers
Greenaway
The Listening Room
The Marketing Solution
Obvious Print Solutions
Optimum Workspace
Mr RHM Russell
Sevenoaks & District
Chamber of Commerce
St Julians Club
The White Hart
Festival Corporate
Members and Participants
The Anchor Inn,
Jean Bentley Dance Orchestra
The Black Boy
Blues With Bottle Club
Bullfrog Productions
Malcolm Campbell
Chance to Dance
The Board of Trustees of the
Chevening Estate
Christ Church URC
Combe Bank Choral Society
Digging Deeper
Featherstep Dancing
Friends of Stag
Green Street Blues
Kaos Kabaret
Kent County Council
Kent Police Band
The Listening Room
National Trust Ightham Mote
National Trust Knole House
Nonna Cappuccini's
Outside The Box Comedy Club
Old Dortonians
Petts Wood Operatic Society
Primavera Trust
Sackville Singers
St Julians Club
St Luke's PCC
Second Wind Concert Band,
Sevenoaks Art Club,
Sevenoaks Computer Shop,
Sevenoaks District Community
Theatre
Sevenoaks Entertainers
Sevenoaks Kaleidoscope
Sevenoaks Lions
Sevenoaks Literary Celebration
Sevenoaks Philharmonic
Society
Sevenoaks Poetry Society
Sevenoaks Rock Choir
Sevenoaks School
Sevenoaks Society
Sevenoaks Symphony
Orchestra
Sevenoaks Vine Cricket Club
Sevenoaks Visual Arts Forum
Stag Theatre Company
Terrablu Limited
The White Hart
The Woodman
Festival Individual Members
Mrs Carol Ashfield
Mr AW Dawson
Mr & Mrs J Edge
Ms L Glennie
Mr HCE Harris
Mr & Mrs T Harvey
Mr & Mrs A Hirst
Mrs Mary Hogarth
Mrs J Levett
Mr MJ Richardson
Mr AM Senior
Mrs L Short
Mrs JA Spurway
Mr & Mrs N Thorne
Mr & Mrs AH Wakeford
Mr N Wood
Mr & Mrs PF Young
Festival Friends
Janet Boswell
Mr & Mrs MS Brignall
Mrs S Brooks
Mrs IM Brougham
Miss AA Franks
Mrs BJ Johnson
Mr & Mrs PA Knapton
John Larner
Mrs WJ Osorio
Mr & Mrs RK Pearce
Barbara Reade
Jonathan Riley
Mrs E Turner
Mr & Mrs RFC Walshe
Information complete when going to press; many thanks also to those who have subsequently kindly supported us.
To offer financial support, please contact our Treasurer John Lamer on 01732 457777.
Brochure published by Sevenoaks Summer Festival, STAG Community Arts Centre. London Road, Sevenoaks TN13 1ZZ
Designed by Laura Pigott of Creative Dolly 01732 824261 www.creativedolly.com
Printed by Obvious Print Solutions 01622 674488
Webmaster www.onetoonebusiness.co.uk 01732 833053
Sevenoaks Summer Festival is a member of:
Sevenoaks District Arts Council, Sevenoaks Community Arts & Theatre CIC,
Sevenoaks & District Chamber of Commerce, National Federation of Music Societies
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Venues & Meeting places
Anchor Pub, The
Badgers Mount Memorial Hall
Barons' Hall, The
Bligh’s Meadow
Chequers, The
Chevening Gardens
Christ Church URC
Great Comp
Ightham Mote
Knole House
Otford Railway Station
Oxenhill Woods
Pamoja Hall, The Space
Plaza Suite, STAG Community Arts Centre
Royal Oak Hotel
Sackville Theatre, The Space
Sevenoaks Library/Kaleidoscope
Sevenoaks Community Centre
Shambles, The
Ship Theatre, Walthamstow Hall
STAG Theatre, STAG Community Arts Centre
St Clere Estate
St Julians Club
St Luke's Church
St Peter’s Church
Vine Bandstand, Garden & Railings
White Hart, The
Woodman, The
32 London Road, Sevenoaks
Highlands Road, Badgers Mount
Penshurst Place, Penshurst
off Pembroke Road
High Street, Sevenoaks
Chevening Estate
Littlecourt Road, Sevenoaks
St Mary’s Platt
Mote Road, Ivy Hatch, Nr. Sevenoaks
Knole, Sevenoaks
Station Road, Otford
Tudor Drive, Otford
Sevenoaks School
London Road, Sevenoaks
Riverhill House, Riverhill, Sevenoaks
Upper High Street
Sevenoaks School
Buckhurst Lane
Cramptons Road, Sevenoaks
Between Bank Street & Dorset Street
Hollybush Lane, Sevenoaks
London Road, Sevenoaks
Kemsing, Sevenoaks
St Julians Road, Sevenoaks
30 Eardley Road, Sevenoaks
Fen Pond Road, Ightham
Dartford Road, Sevenoaks
Tonbridge Road, Sevenoaks
Goathurst Common, Ide Hill
TN13 1AS
TN14 7AH
TN11 8DG
TN13 1DA
TN13 1LD
TN14 6HG
TN13 2JG
TN15 8QS
TN15 ONT
TN15 0RP
TN14 5QY
TN14 5QR
TN13 1HU
TN13 1ZZ
TN15 0RR
TN13 1HY
TN13 1HU
TN13 1LQ
TN14 5DN
TN13 1LJ
TN13 3UL
TN13 1ZZ
TN15 6NL
TN15 0RX
TN13 1XT
TN15 9JG
TN13 3UH
TN13 1SG
TN14 6BU
Vintage Bus
Festival Fair witnesses the return of the
Sevenoaks TownPartnership’s vintage bus service, making a special stop
in Bligh’s Meadow for its first passenger the Town Mayor, who’ll perform
the offcial opening at 11.00am on the Schools Music Stage.
The bus will then operate throughout the Summer on each
Saturday, Sunday, from 21 June to 7 September inclusive. During the
school holidays 28th July - 27th August the bus will additionally
run on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The circular route for 2014 will take in stops at Knole - Stag Sevenoaks Railway Station - Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve Bat & Ball Station - Vine - Bus Station - Knole
Tickets cost just £2 a day per person* (free for under-5s).
* Please note no special access or facilities for disabled persons.
Time tables are available at
www.sevenoakspartnership.org and at the bus stops.
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Principal Sponsor
Major
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Event Sponsors
Patrons

The Sevenoaks Summer Festival

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