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Thursday 28th October 2021
7:00 for 7:30 start
SHOW OF HANDS
Announces hotly anticipated autumn tour "The Best One Yet" featuring iconic keynote songs and festival favourites
at St. Mary's Arts Centre, Sandwich.
The tour sees the folk supergroup reunite to perform their most popular songs from the last 25 years, including soon-to-be released post-lockdown single, ‘The Best One Yet’ For the first time in two years, iconic folk supergroup Show of Hands are reuniting to take their most popular songs to the neglected stages of the UK.
Phil Beer, Steve Knightley, Miranda Sykes and Cormac Byrne will reunite on stage for 22 captivating performances of their award-winning hits and festival favourites from 27th October 2021, two years since they last performed to the public.
Tickets Online £28 - Offline £29 Door £32 Under 25 yrs £15 BOOKING AVAILABLE NOW
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Friday 29th October 2021
doors open at 6:00pm (6:45pm show start) No Entry after 7:15pm
A Night of ELVIS
The fantastic 'Paul Thorpe' & his live band performing his world renown 'Elvis' tribute act.
at St. Mary's Arts Centre, Sandwich.
About this event: A tribute to the music of Elvis Presley. Paul Thorpe has been entertaining crowds worldwide since 1993 with his renown Elvis tribute show.
A fantastic, entertaining and incredibly fulfilling night for any Elvis fan.
Support Act T.B.C.
This event is in support of 'Sandwich Carnival 2022', we are donating £8 per table ticket.
A raffle will be take place on the night with the chance for guests to win a variety of prizes, all proceeds from the raffle will go to 'Sandwich Carnival 2022'.
Bar on-site.
No food or drink to be bought into venue.
Please note: Table tickets only.
Table will seat a maximum of 4 people.
Tickets £12.50 to £25 from The Fleur de Lis Hotel Sandwich 01304 611131 or To Book on line:
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Saturday 30th October 2021 - 7:30pm
KENT CHAMBER OPERA
Director: Terry John Bates
CARMEN
Georges Bizet/Prosper Merimee
at St. Mary's Arts Centre, Sandwich.
This version of Carmen is set during the Spanish Civil War.
Don Jose is alone in his cell awaiting execution – reminiscing about his past life and the journey to his imminent demise.
His memories become episodic and develop into scenes played out in his imagination involving Carmen, Michaela and Escamillo.
Kent Chamber Opera’s inaugural production will feature an 8-piece orchestra performing a newly-created musical arrangement under the directorship of Marius Reklaitis, Director of Kent Philharmonic Orchestra.
The Company’s small and highly-experienced team have put together a vibrant production to move and excite audiences with the aim of building a love for, and awareness of, this most involving of musical and theatrical experiences. see: www.kentchamberopera.co.uk
Tickets are £20 plus booking fee and are available from: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/523835
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Saturday 30th October
10:00am to 3:00pm
A Spooky Craft Fair
at St. Peter's Church, Sandwich.
Need to spook up your life with some creepy crafts? Shop or Halloween-y creations from local artists.
Plus spooky refreshments
see St. Peter's Church website
Starting Thursday 4th November from 11:00am to 12:00 noon
Singing for Pleasure
Regular event Every Thursday
at St. Mary's Arts Centre, Sandwich.
Come and learn beautiful folk songs from around the world and enjoy the mental and physical benefits of group harmony singing!
No experience needed and everyone welcome!
£5 per session - No need to book, just turn up
For more information: please contact Natasha Douglas mob: 07912 184 808
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Wednesday 10th November - 9:45am
Pettmans Auctions Auctioneers and Valuers of Fine Art at St. Mary's Arts Centre, Sandwich.
Viewing Day - the Tuesday prior from 9:00am to 4:00pm Regular Valuation Days.
Insurance and Probate Valuations.
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Thursday 11th November at 7:30pm in the Jury Room, Guildhall, Sandwich.
Sandwich Local History Society lectures / talks
The Joint Annual Lecture of SLHS and Sandwich Guildhall Museum.
Professor Paul Bennett, lately Director of the Canterbury Archaeological Trust.
The speaker, Professor Paul Bennett will be talking about Canterbury's medieval Buttermarket, its buildings and people.
Many of these buildings survive, and as anyone who has been on one of Paul's walks will agree, he can tell of the lives, deaths, behaviour - legal or not - riotous activities and much besides.
see Sandwich Local History Society website
Saturday 13th November 2021
from 10:30 am to 1:00pm
Baby and Children's Nearly New Sale
Cash ONLY, Please bring your own bags
Refreshments Available
Clothes - Swimwear - Maternity - Equipment - Toys - Books - Bedding - Shoes
Admission £1 - Children FREE
Register Now to Sell see contacts below
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Sunday 14th November - 6.30 pm
Remembrance Sunday at
St. Clement's Church, Sandwich.
Requiem by Gabriel Fauré with Anthems for Remembrance sung by St Clement’s Choir - and readings of war poetry by Ann Harrison-Brooks
see St. Clement's Church website
Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st November
from 10:00am to 4:00pm
St.Mary's Craft Fair
at St. Mary's Arts Centre, Sandwich.
Register Now for a stall - contact Sarah at:
sarah.lochhead@live.co.uk
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
3 day event from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st November - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Christmas Shopping
at St. Peter's Church, Sandwich.
The beautiful church of St. Peter's in Sandwich will host a 3 day shopping event.
see St. Peter's Church website
Friday 3rd December 2021 - doors open at 6:00pm (6:45pm show starts)
No Entry after 7:15pm
ELITE ELTON, the full band Tribute to Elton John
at St. Mary's Arts Centre, Sandwich.
The fabulous Elite Elton with an uncanny, authentic resemblance in looks and voice (as mentioned on the BBC), to Sir Elton John, one of the most iconic superstars of all time, Elite Elton simply is a must! Performing at many prestigious venues as an Elton John tribute and appeared on both television and radio across the world. A tremendous performer that puts his heart and soul into every performance.
This event is in support of 'Sandwich Carnival 2022', we are donating £8 per table ticket.
A raffle will be take place on the night with the chance for guests to win a variety of prizes, all proceeds from the raffle will go to 'Sandwich Carnival 2022'.
Bar on-site. No food or drink to be bought into venue.
Please note: Table tickets only. Table will seat a maximum of 4 people.
Tickets £20 to £25 from The Fleur de Lis Hotel Sandwich 01304 611131
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Saturday 4th December 2021 all day
Sandwich Christmas Lights Switch On 2021
A full day of events is planed on the 4th December starting with the Kings Street Party at 10.00am through to the light switch on at 7.00pm
We will have the Fun Fair in the Guildhall car park and stalls in St Peters Church And Market Street. Music in King Street including the Rock Choir Father Christmas will be taking time out of his busy schedule to visit us in King Street Mulled wine to keep you warm and plenty of Christmas food to sample and enjoy.
Lights switch on will be at 7.00pm in Market Street Program of events including the Christmas Trail will be available soon
We hope you will be excited as we are about this wonderful event and look out for a few surprises on the day 
Sunday 5th December 2021 - 7:30pm
This is My Theatre presents
The Snow Queen
By Hans Christian Andersen
at St. Mary's Arts Centre, Sandwich.
Artistic Director: Sarah Slator
Associate Artistic Director:
Ethan Taylor
Associate Artistic Director (Resident Composer): Simon Stallard
“A great performance for all the family... I don’t think we could have felt more festive!” - BN1 Magazine
With live music, song and characters all ages will love, this beautiful adaptation will warm hearts this Christmas.
Licensed Bar
Tickets: General Admission £15
Under 16s £12
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Saturday 11th December 2021 - doors at 7:15pm start 8:00pm
The Bohemians -
Queen Tribute
at St. Mary's Arts Centre, Sandwich.
All proceeds for The Pilgrims Hospices
Licensed Bar
Tickets £20 available from Sandwich Post Office & St Peter’s Church, Sandwich.
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Saturday 18th December 2021 - doors at 7:00pm start 7:30pm
MEDIAEVAL BAEBES
25th Anniversary Christmas Tour
at St. Mary's Arts Centre, Sandwich.
The unique, classical chart topping choir Mediaeval Baebes was conceptualised and formed in 1996 by musical director, composer and producer Katharine Blake. The group have released 10 studio albums, won an Ivor Novella Award for their performance on the BBC serialisation “The Virgin Queen” and received two Emmy nominations and a Royal Television Society award as the featured artist alongside composer Martin Phipps for the theme tune of ITV’s hit TV show “Victoria”.
Adult Tickets £25 (Child £10)
see St. Mary's Arts Centre website
Main events 2021
Sandwich Christmas Lights Switch On 2021
Saturday 4th December
Christmas Parade, Stalls, music, indoor market with Santa’s Grotto, lights switch on
More Details to follow
2021 event CANCELLED
Sandwich Salutes the 40s & Celebrates the 50s
From Friday 8th to Sunday 10th May 2020 - Holiday Weekend
Re-enactments all over the town with many dressed in authentic military and civilian costumes of the time.
Street Party 40s & 50s Song and Dancing.
More details to follow - please look again
2021 event CANCELLED
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
2021 event CANCELLED
Little Gardens of Sandwich 2020
Sunday 7th June - 2:00 to 5:00pm
An eclectic group of eight gardens and an allotment is sure to provide all sorts of inspiration to garden-lovers looking for novel and different ideas to try out in their own gardens or on their vegetable patch - in this year's Little Gardens of Sandwich.
After taking in the gardens, visitors can make their way to the nearby St Clements Church Hall for a traditional cream tea and wander around the churchyard where a number of local nurseries will be offering a variety of specialist plants and shrubs.
There will also be a garden-themed raffle and for the first time this year, a second-hand garden book stall where all sorts of plant and botanical books can be picked up at bargain prices.
The "Little Gardens of Sandwich" is once again supported by local estate agents Colebrook Sturrock, SPC design & print and The Co-Op Sandwich.
Entry tickets for all nine locations are priced at £7.50 per person whilst children under 16 are free as long as they are accompanied by an adult. Cream teas will be priced at £3.50 each.
Tickets can be bought in advance from the Sandwich Tourist Office at the Guildhall and will also be available on the day at each garden.
All proceeds from the event go to the upkeep of St Clement's Church in Sandwich
2021 Event CANCELLED
Le Weekend 2021 - Sandwich goes French weekend
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th June 2021
It is hoped to hold our traditional French Market on the Guildhall Forecourt with genuine Normandy products and foods plus street music, Can Can dancing and the popular cycling event - Le Tour de Sandwich
2021 Event CANCELLED
Sandwich Folk & Ale Festival 2021
2nd, 3rd and 4th July 2021
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
Sandwich Festival -
Bank Holiday Weekend 28th to 30th August 2021
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.
Please check again for event status
Sandwich Arts Week 2021
17th to 23rd September 2021
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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.
see The Sandwich Local History Society website
For bookings and more details please contact: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
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