Sandwich Festival - 22nd - 30th August 2010 - Events & Activities

Run on the Quay

10am 10K and 6K Run starting on The Quay

Entrance fees 6K £5 , 10K £10
Tickets for the 10 and 6K runs are available from Sandwich Leisure Centre 01304 614947 sandwichenquiries@freedom-leisure.co.uk

Music in the Garden

7pm to 9pm - Ramparts Lodge, Knightrider Street

An informal musical event with the Becker Palm Court Trio
Entrance Fee £7
This event will be held in St Mary’s Church if heavy rain renders the garden unsuitable.

Patronal Festival at St Bart's Chapel

11 am - The St Bart's Patronal Festival Service, followed by

Traditional Bun Run - Free Event

12 noon - St. Barts

Wine Tasting - Free Event

Start at 6pm - Wine Tasting at Hercules Wine Warehouse, Moat Sole, Sandwich
An event not to be missed with an opportunity to sample, and perhaps purchase, a selection of fine wines

Simultaneous Chess Tournament with Grand Master John Emms

Starts at 7pm - the Guildhall Jury Room

Come and see Grand Master John Emms competing in a simutaneous exhibition chess match!
Participants are advised to purchase tickets in advance from Sandwich TIC. Spectators may pay at the door

Tickets £5 Adults, £3 Children, £1 Spectators.

Author Event

3pm at St. Clement’s Church - Notes to My Daughter – A Father’s Diary. Alexander Pierce edited by Christine Cuss. Book sales proceeds to the Royal British Legion. FREE EVENT

Festival Film Night at the Empire Cinema - The Italian Job

7.30pm - Tickets £7.50 from Sandwich Tourist Information Centre, The Guildhall, Sandwich.
01304 613565. It is highly recommended that tickets are purchased from Sandwich TIC in advance. There will be a limited number of tickets left to purchase on the night.

Ash Heritage Group Walk

2.30pm Meet at car park opposite the Chequers Inn, Ash.

with local historian Peter Ewart—‘See History before your eyes’ Saxon burial ground, reminders of East Kent light railway, local churchyard. Easy walk for 2 hours around lanes and meadow, be sure to wear adequate footwear.
£5 per person, pre booking essential Tel 01227 720835 Children must be 12 years+ and accompanied

Festival Concert - Becker Symphony Orchestra

Starts at 8pm at St Mary's Church

This year's concert features Bruch :Violin Concerto in G Minor, Rossini: Introduction and Variations for Clarinet, Beethoven: Symphony No. 2 in D Major Opus 36
Conductor: John Perkins - Leader: Kathy Shave - Solo Violin: Mathieu van Bellen - Solo Clarinet: Ellie Eden
Tickets £15 - By post : The Old Cannery, Hengist Road, Deal, Kent. CT14 6WY
In person : Sandwich Bookshop 01304 620404 and Sandwich Tourist Information Centre, The Guildhall, Sandwich. 01304 613565

ABBA Tribute Band Concert featuring ABBA Magic

8pm in St Mary’s Church
Tickets £12 Adult - £7.50 Child available from
Sandwich Tourist Information Centre, The Guildhall, Sandwich. 01304 613565 or at the door - Advance ticket purchase recommended.

Meet the Christian Bikers for Biscuits and Coffee

9.30am to 12.30pm. at the Guildhall Meeting Room and Age Concern Forecourt. Hosted by Churches Together in Sandwich.

Cancer Research Fundraising Day - Free Event

10am at Sandwich Leisure Centre.

Stalls in St Peter's Garden - Free Event

10am - 4pm

Spend a little time browsing around the stalls and pick up a few bargains. You will find local crafts, cake stalls, bric-a-brac and lots more

Pitches : £25 for commercial stallholders, £20 for charity stalls
Advanced booking only (n.b. £10 discount offered for stallholders wishing to operate on Saturday 28th and Monday 30th August)

Italian Market on the Quay Green

9am to 5pm
Spend some time choosing from the extensive range of genuine Italian produce

Visit the White Mill Heritage Centre
10.30am to 5.30pm - last entry at 4.30pm
See the white smock windmill and many other exhibits, including a furnished miller’s cottage, cobbler’s workshop, blacksmith’s forge, old agricultual machinery and tools and much more.
Admission : Adult £2, Children 50p, Concessions £1 Family Ticket £5 (2 Adults and up to 4 Children)

Circus Skills Workshop - Free Event

11am - 2pm - The Quay Green

Kent Circus School - Come along and try your hand at Juggling, Plate-Spinning and other acrobatic feats in this informal open air workshop. Friendly advice on hand throughout. Suitable for all ages and abilities - under 7s must be accompanied by an adult. This event will be held in St Clement’s Church Hall if heavy rain renders The Quay Green unsuitable.

Cricket - Free Events

2pm Cricket on The Butts - Sandwich Town Cricket Club v Holmesdale

2pm Cricket at Gazen Salts - Sandwich Town Cricket Club v Bobbing Court

Historic Walk around Sandwich - Free Event

2.30pm - depart The Guildhall

The Sandwich Local History Society will be leading walking tours of the ancient town and Cinque Port of Sandwich.

Street Dance in Market Street - Free Event

6pm - 9pm

Back by popular demand - the Barn Dance with music by Smalltown Romance with caller Sue Hudson. This is a real family occasion so come along and join in the fun.

Motorcycle Meet - Free Event
9am to 1pm on the Guildhall Forecourt
Refreshments available (Tea, Coffee, Soft Drinks, Baguettes, Biscuits and Cakes)

Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Open Day.

10am – 4pm
Events include guided walks every hour, beachcombing, photographic displays, natural history displays, children's activities, barbeque, natural history shop, birds in the hand.

Visit the White Mill Heritage Centre
10.30am to 5.30pm last entry at 4.30pm
See the white smock windmill and many other exhibits, including a furnished miller’s cottage, cobbler’s workshop, blacksmith’s forge, old agricultural machinery and tools and much more.
Admission : Adult £2, Children 50p, Concessions £1 Family Ticket £5 (2 Adults and up to 4 Children)

Dressed Ship Parade

1pm on the Stour starting from Gazen Salts and passing The Quay.

Jazz at the King's Arms Garden - Free Event
Starts at 2pm
Music by the Bay Jazz Band

Cricket on The Butts - Free Event

2pm - Sandwich Town Cricket Club v Broadstairs

Festival Praise - Free Event

4pm at St Mary's Church
with refreshments to follow Service

Stalls on Sandwich Quay Green - Free Event

10am to 4pm

More chances to find that bargain!!! Local crafts, cake stalls, bric-a-brac and lots more

Pitches : £25 for commercial stallholders, £20 for charity stalls
Advanced booking only (n.b. £10 discount offered for stallholders wishing to operate on Saturday 28th and Monday 30th August)

Classic Car Rally - Free Event

11am - Sandwich Quay

Hosted by the Ramsgate Old Motor and Motorcycle Club (R.O.M.M.C.C.).
For more information contact Peter Harvey on 01304 614412

Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Open Day.

10am – 4pm
Events include guided walks every hour, beachcombing, photographic displays, natural history displays, children's activities, barbeque, natural history shop, birds in the hand.

Visit the White Mill Heritage Centre
10.30am to 5.30pm last entry at 4.30pm
See the white smock windmill and many other exhibits, including a furnished miller’s cottage, cobbler’s workshop, blacksmith’s forge, old agricultural machinery and tools and much more.
Admission : Adult £2, Children 50p, Concessions £1 Family Ticket £5 (2 Adults and up to 4 Children)

Cricket on the Butts - Free Event

11am – Sandwich Town Cricket Club Six a Side Competition

Duck Race

2 pm - Sandwich Quay

Charitable event hosted by the Rotary Club of Sandwich who will be selling Plastic Ducks throughout the Festival week.
The public can purchase Duck Race tickets at - D J Jutson Ltd; Wyman Electricals Ltd; The Secret Gardens of Sandwich - Tickets will also be sold outside the Co-Op Pioneer on weekends leading up to the Duck Race and on the Quay throughout the Bank Holiday weekend

Jazz Concert

Gates open at 2.30pm on Gazen Salts

Bring a picnic and a rug. Lie back on the grass and enjoy the music.
Entrance £4. Admission is free children under 12. Please note that barbecues are not permitted on Gazen Salts.
3pm Dr Jazz Combo
5pm The Andy Maclean Band
7pm Ronnie Scott’s Rejects
9pm Hullabaloo

14th – 30th August. 10.00 - 16.00. Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory.
Photographic display by Justin de Villeneuve, Tony Flashman, David Pelling and Alan Hale. ADMISSION FREE

Throughout the Festival - Summer Sculpture Exhibition

The Salutation Gardens - knightrider Street - will be open from 10am to 5pm.

There will be an auction at 6pm on Saturday 28th August – open to all.
Standard admission charges apply : Adults £6, Senior Citizens £5.50, Children £3 (under 6s go free). Family ticket £16

Friday 27th August - Saturday 28th August - Sunday 29th August

Dusk Garden Tours at The Secret Gardens

at The Salutation Knightrider Street - 5.30pm gates open, 6.45pm tour starts.
Booking essential on 01304 619919 or info@the-secretgardens.co.uk
£16 per person including a glass of wine. £12 for Season Ticket Holders

27th - 30th August. 10am - 5pm. Open House Studio with Rae & Don Martin at 97 Sandwich Road, Ash. Art at reasonable prices with cake and a drink

29th – 31st August from 10am to 5pm Paintings by Amy Judd at The Drawing Rooms, 5 Fisher Street, Sandwich. CT13 9EJ

Sandwich Library - 2010 Summer Reading Challenge - see Library page for information