Events from 1st to 28th August

Monday 1st – Saturday 6th August

St Alphege Church, Whitstable in the High Street is open each day for tea, coffee and light refreshments from 9.30 to 4.00pm

Saturday 6th August – Whitstable town Carnival. This year will be the 114th, our traditional parade gives everyone, young and old a chance to have some fun. It’s earlier this year, starting in Tankerton at 17.00 from Pier Avenue and making it’s way through the town to end up in Saddleton Road. More info at www.whitstablecarnival.co.uk

Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th August - The Lions Whitstable Regatta.  Two great days of events staged on the Tankerton Slopes, Fun fairs, Live music, charity sales

It’s the place to meet old friends not seen since last year! Make a date and be there

On the Saturday evening a grand firework display takes place. www.whitstablelionsclub.org.uk

The Regatta Dog Show is on Sat 13th August from 11 to 3pm, a fun dog show with the following classes:

Puppy up to 1 year, Best Non Pedigree, Best Sausage catcher, Best Veteran over 7 years, Dog most like its owner, Best Pedigree, Fastest Sitter, Best 6 legs, Best all round dog in show. Further details available from all local pet shops and vets

Saturday 13th August Herne Bay Carnival Leading up to the parade the Carnival Association are really trying to involve the local business. Look out for flyers the Carnival Programme will be on sale from Saturday 23rd July at the bargain price of £1 – all the money made from this goes back into the local community

Entry forms can be downloaded from www.hernebaycarnival.co.uk or ring the Carnival office on 01227 364 836

After the Carnival, local 70′s rock band Kellys Heros will be entertaining the crowds at the Kings Hall, tickets only £3

Friday 19th August – Music at the East Kent pub, 72 Oxford Street, Whitstable 01227 272 018. The Hoochies playing from 8.30pm. This local rock band from Sittingbourne (Dave, Terry, Roger & Loz) know how to rock

Saturday 2oth – Saturday 28th August – The Herne Bay Festival. Many items during this period near the clock tower, in fact 150 different things which you can find on the web site listed. Abseiling, Classic car  and bike displays, live bands, Herne Bays got talent!  and even a competition for the largest and smallest crabs caught!www.hernebayfestival.co.uk

Saturday 28th August – Memorial Park, Herne Bay, CT6 5QR ’Herne Bay in Bloom’ presents a ‘Giant Picnic’, bring your own picnic; Join in creating a piece of art, play a game of rounders

Expert gardening advise, local DJ spinning old vinyl, bring your singles

Community sing song, the ‘Invicta Concert Band’, Whitstable’s ‘Sambapelomar’ & the ‘Ian Petrie Band’ from 11qm – 2pm

More information ring 07540 392 916 www.hernebayinbloom.co.uk

September

Viking Model Boats

Sunday 4th September – Vikings Model Boat Club present their 25th Rally at The Boating Pool on the Royal Esplanade, Ramsgate from 10am – 4.30pm

October 19th 2011

Guitar Entertainment of the Highest Order……..

Frank Vignola & Vinny Raniolo will perform their amazing style in Whitstable. These guys are on a 10 date tour from New York.

Venue…. The Royal Native Oyster Store, Horsebridge, Whitstable.

Bar opens at 7pm. Show starts at 8pm.

Ticket Price £12 in advance, £14 on the night!

Tickets available from,

Rockbottom Records,  37/38 Harbour St, Whitstable. Tel 01227 277438

Gatefield Sounds, 70 High St, Whitstable. Tel 01227 263337

For more details call Hadler Music ( promoter ) 07771 638924