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Thursday 23rd January 2020 - doors 7:30pm
The JOHN MARTYN PROJECT
At Smugglers Beer Café, Delf Street, Sandwich
Tickets £15.00
Available from Smugglers Records and Smugglers Beer and Music Café or on line
online: www.smugglersrecords.com
Wednesday 12th February from 9:45am
Sandwich Auctions by Pettmans at St. Mary's Arts Centre
Viewing on the Tuesday before - from 9:00am to 4:00pm
St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Thursday 13th February - 7:30pm
Sandwich Local History Society Talks and Lectures at Sandwich Guildhall
Non members are welcome at the Guildhall Sandwich for a nominal donation of £1
see Sandwich Local History Society website
Saturday 28th March 2020 - 7:30 to 11.00pm
GERMAN MUSIC NIGHT
in Aid of Matha Trust
The Bettesteiner Footstompers, as seen on The Alan Titchmarsh Show, are popular all over the South East and in London and guarantee to get the laughter and dancing flowing.
Big Willy, Otto Gel, Gretel, Stefan, Gisela and Wandering Hans will be playing a selection of foot stomping, thigh slapping German tunes to give this live music event the authentic festive feel.
Tickets cost £25 each and include a Peach Schnapps on arrival, all your drink and food – beer, wine and soft drinks, sausages and live music.
Vegetarian option is available, please let us know on your booking form if you require this
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Sunday 29th March - 7:30pm
EAST BRIDGE CHORAL
Johann Hummel
Mass in Bƅ
Directed by Benedict Preece with The East Bridge Concert Orchestra
Tickets £10.00 From Geraldine Wyant - geraldine@kola18.demon.co.uk or 01227 721319 and On the door
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Thursday 16th April - 7:40pm
OYSTERS 3
On a rare tour, the 3 original members of Oysterband open their treasure-chest of music and stories of life on the road as one of the most-travelled bands in the folk world.
Expect great acoustic versions of classic and rare songs with John Jones' characteristic passionate vocals, Alan Prosser's sublime guitar skills and Ian Telfer's soaring fiddle and dry wit.
Tickets: Online £15
Offline (from Fitb at gigs or by post) £16
On the Door £17 - Under 25 £8
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Friday 29th May - doors 7pm for 7:30pm start
Julie Matthews, Helen Watson, Christine Collister, Chris While and Melanie Harrold are:
DAPHNE’s FLIGHT
Five of the finest singer-songwriters of their generation, Daphne’s Flight is a unique and magical blend of individual styles that captivate audiences with complex harmony arrangements, unbridled energy and the infectious joy of performing together.
Tickets - Online £18
Offline (Cash or cheque in advance) £19
Pay on the Door £20 - Under 25 yrs £9
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Friday 3rd July- doors 7pm for 8:00pm start
The Ultimate Tribute to the Eagles
THE ALTER EAGLES
Part of The Sandwich Folk & Ale Festival weekend
Tickets £18.00
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Main Events in Sandwich for 2020
Sandwich Salutes the 40s
From Friday 8th to Sunday 10th May 2020 - Holiday Weekend
Re-enactments all over the weekend
Gunboat P22 on the River Stour; Mock Air Raids; Land Army Girls; NAAFI van; Military Vehicles on display - Music from the 40s
On the Quay and all around the town.
More details to follow - please look again
The Sandwich Food Fayre
Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st May 2020 - Holiday Weekend
Stalls at The Guildhall Forecourt, Market Street & St. Peter's Church Gardens selling locally sourced fresh produce breads, cheeses, wines, hot food.
Global foods from Portugal; Russia; Mexico; Thailand and Italy.
Foods to eat on the go, foods to buy and take home, healthy options, vegetarian and gluten free. Street Entertainment
Click Here for Past event photographs
Little Gardens of Sandwich 2020
Sunday 7th June - 2:00 to 5:00pm
Many private gardens throughout the centre of Sandwich are open to the public at the annual ‘Little Gardens of Sandwich’
A real treat is in store for garden-lovers this year as they will have the chance of a private peak at very different gardens set behind ancient medieval walls in the centre of Sandwich and then wander along to St Mary’s Arts Centre for a delicious cream tea.
After a restorative cup of tea, visitors can take a look at a number of plant stalls set up by local specialist nurseries that will be imparting their plant knowledge and selling a wide variety of perennials, annuals, shrubs and herbs and then try their luck in the charity raffle for the chance to win an array of garden-themed prizes
Le Weekend 2020 - Sandwich goes French weekend
Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th June 2020
French Market will pack the Guildhall Forecourt with genuine Normandy products and foods plus street music, Can Can dancing and cycling - Le Tour de Sandwich
Anglo French Medieval encampment on The Quay Green.
Sandwich Folk & Ale Festival 2020
Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th July 2020
Many Sandwich Pubs put on Folk music and extra Ales throughout the weekend.
Street Entertainment over the weekend from groups of Morris Men Dancing.
The Pub events are free to enter with events at St. Mary's Arts Centre ticketed.
More details to follow - please look again
The 149th Open Golf Championship
at Royal St. Georges Golf Club, Sandwich
16th to 19th July 2020
Sandwich Festival - August Bank Holiday 2020
Bank Holiday Weekend 28th to 31st August 2020
Most events free to enjoy in pubs and on the outdoor stage on the Guildhall Forecourt, with a small number of ticketed events to complete the line up.
More details to follow - please look again
Sandwich Arts Week 2020
19th to 26th September 2020
Events throughout Sandwich Town
More details to follow - please look again
Sandwich Christmas Lights and Parade 2019
Saturday 30th November - 7:30pm
Events on the Guildhall forecourt
Sandwich Arts Week 2019
13th to 21st September 2019
Events throughout Sandwich Town
Heritage Open Days 2019 - 14th & 15th September
Event organised by The Sandwich Society
Once-a-year chance to explore historic buildings - properties in Sandwich that are usually not open to the public will be open during English Heritage Open Days during Heritage Open days weekend.
All properties are open at the kindness and discretion of their owners and guardians.
Opening times are restricted to the hours shown and may be subject to possible alterations
Sandwich Festival - August Bank Holiday 2019
Bank Holiday Weekend 23th to 26th August
Most events free to enjoy in pubs and on the outdoor stage on the Guildhall Forecourt, with a small number of ticketed events to complete the line up.
The famous Sandwich Duck Race by The Rotary Club of Sandwich (POSTPONED)
Sandwich Folk & Ale Festival 2019
Friday 5th to Sunday 7th July 2019
Many Sandwich Pubs put on Folk music and extra Ales throughout the weekend.
Street Entertainment over the weekend from groups of Morris Men Dancing.
The Pub events are free to enter with events at St. Mary's Arts Centre ticketed.
Le Weekend 2019 Sandwich goes French weekend
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th June 2019
French Market will pack the Guildhall Forecourt with genuine Normandy products and foods plus street music, Can Can dancing and cycling - Le Tour de Sandwich
Anglo French Medieval encampment on The Quay Green.
Little Gardens of Sandwich 2019
Sunday 2nd June - 2:00 to 5:00pm
Many private gardens throughout the centre of Sandwich are open to the public at the annual ‘Little Gardens of Sandwich’
A real treat is in store for garden-lovers this year as they will have the chance of a private peak at very different gardens set behind ancient medieval walls in the centre of Sandwich and then wander along to St Mary’s Arts Centre for a delicious cream tea.
After a restorative cup of tea, visitors can take a look at a number of plant stalls set up by local specialist nurseries that will be imparting their plant knowledge and selling a wide variety of perennials, annuals, shrubs and herbs and then try their luck in the charity raffle for the chance to win an array of garden-themed prizes
The Sandwich Food Fayre
Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th May 2019
Stalls at The Guildhall Forecourt, Market Street & St. Peter's Church Gardens selling locally sourced fresh produce breads, cheeses, wines, hot food.
Global foods from Portugal; Russia; Mexico; Thailand and Italy.
Foods to eat on the go, foods to buy and take home, healthy options, vegetarian and gluten free.
Street Entertainment Click Here for more Details and Past event photographs
Sandwich Salutes the 40s
Saturday 4th to Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2019
Re-enactments all over the weekend
Gunboat P22 on the River Stour; Mock Air Raids; Land Army Girls; NAAFI van; Military Vehicles on display - Music from the 40s
On the Quay and all around the town.
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Tours of Sandwich Town by The Sandwich Local History Society
Let the local History Society Guides inform and entertain you as they personally conduct you around the narrow twisting streets of our medieval town, one of the original Cinque Ports.
Whether you are organising a trip for schools, societies or groups, or if you are a family on holiday, History Society tours are a great way to see the sights and appreciate some of Sandwich's history.
Tours can take around two hours and cost £2 per person, with a minimum charge of £12.
For bookings and more details please contact:Mrs Jacqui Linning - 01304 614866
email: sandwichlocalhistorysociety@gmail.com
see The Sandwich Local History Society website
or Mike Elmes - 07773 335 612 also through the Visitor Information Office at The Guildhall, Sandwich
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Other Useful Websites
- Guildhall paintings collection online:
ART UK project website - Aerial Photos of Sandwich 1920s - 1940s
- The Aerofilms Collection - Britain From Above
Other Local Media
- Sandwich has its own Radio Station
- https://www.facebook.com/Coastal-Radio-1532560976995327/
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