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Tuesday 20th and Tuesday 27th August - (times see poster below)
ReShake Theatre
Summer Drama Workshops
at St. Mary's Arts Centre
For young people - two dates
Workshops lead by Lizzie Wills and will include a variety of fun drama games and exercises to develop confidence, teamwork & creativity
see: St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Bank Holiday Weekend 24th to 26th August - from 12pm to Late
The Delf Street Party
Live Music - Food Stalls - Entertainment
Sponsored by: No Name Shop - Market Inn - The Fleur de Lis - Smugglers Beer & Music Café - The New Inn - The Mermaids Locker - The Hop & Huffkin - Ozzies Fish & Chips
Bank Holiday Weekend 23rd to 26th August
The Sandwich Festival
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
Thursday 29th August - 9:30am to 1:00pm
AGE CONCERN SANDWICH
SUMMER FAIR
at Age Concern Centre Courtyard
Book stall; How Many Sweets in the jar; Tombola; Raffle; Knitted garments stall; Gifts; Nearly new; Bric a Brac: Bottle stall; Snacks & Lunches available; Music from 11am to 12:00 and much more
EVERYONE WELCOME
see: Age Concern Sandwich website
Saturday 31st August - Show starts 7:00pm - doors 6:00pm
THE DRIFTERS
with support from
" The Remains of Johnny Cash"
at St. Mary's Arts Centre
Tickets available from:
The Fleur de Lis Bar & Hotel or
call 01034 611131
onsite bar provided by The Fleur de Lis
see: St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Wednesday 11th September 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 12th September - 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 14th and Sunday 15th September
Heritage Open Days
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 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
Click for full details on our web page
Saturday 14th September 7:00pm - doors 6:30
90th Anniversary Concert
Snowdown Colliery Welfare Male Voice
with special guests Northampton Male Voice Choir
at St. Mary's Arts Centre
Come and enjoy music from the shows,spirituals and traditional Male voice choir singing
Tickets £9.00 from
Martin Kelly 07403 788 713
Siobhan Matthews 07909 972 700
see: St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Friday 20th September - 7:30pm - doors 6:30
Let's Get Quizzical
at St. Mary's Arts Centre
In aid of Cancer Research UK
hosted by Pete Bishop as seen on 'Eggheads'
Bring a team or join a table, Charity Raffle, Free Ploughmans for every table
Wines and Beers available to purchase on the night
Tickets £10 per person or £80 per table
see: St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Wednesday 25th September - doors from 7:30pm
SMUGGLERS RECORDS presents ALASH ENSEMBLE live at St. Mary's Arts Centre
Licenced Bar
Tickets: £14 on the door
or £12 in advance from
https://smugglers-tickets.myshopify.com
see: St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Thursday 10th October - 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
Tuesday 15th October - 7:00 for 7:30pm start
Chris While & Julie Matthews
at St. Mary's Arts Centre
In 2019 Chris While & Julie Matthews celebrate 25 years as one of the best and most loved Duos on the British and World stages.
With 25 years of unrivalled musical partnership, gathering numerous nominations, awards and critical acclaim along the way, much beloved British artists and singer-songwriters Chris While and Julie Matthews will be celebrating a quarter of a century as one of the best and most enduring duos to come out of this country.
Tickets: Online £15 - Offline £16
On the Door £17 - Under 25s £8
see: St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Main Events in Sandwich for 2019
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
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 Arts Week 2019
13th to 21st September 2019
Events throughout Sandwich Town
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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Event Posters from organisations concerned - other photos by Open Sandwich and/or Rosie Anton
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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