What's on in Kents

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Community

Week St Mary Bell Ringers Practice Night

Ringing Practice - everyone welcome

Wed 22 Jul19:30St Mary the Virgin's Church(2.8mi)

via St Mary the Virgin's ChurchLocal gem

Community

Happy Memories

Memory Cafe- part of the Cornwall Memory cafe network

Mon 27 Jul14:00St Mary the Virgin's Church(2.8mi)

via St Mary the Virgin's ChurchLocal gem

Community

Meet and Eat

Monthly sweet and soup community event

Mon 3 Aug12:00St Mary the Virgin's Church(2.8mi)

via St Mary the Virgin's ChurchLocal gem

Community

Lego Cafe

Free Lego building warm space 9.30-12 every second Saturday. Optional breakfast on sale until 11.30

Sat 8 Aug09:30St Mary the Virgin's Church(2.8mi)

via St Mary the Virgin's ChurchLocal gem

CommunityFood & Drink

Lunch Club

Monthly social lunch in church for all ages- limited space available booking details in Week St Mary Magazine

Wed 12 Aug12:00St Mary the Virgin's Church(2.8mi)

via St Mary the Virgin's ChurchLocal gem

Community

CAMEO

Come And Meet Each Other- Social gathering with tea and cake each month in a private house. Details of venue to be found in Week St Mary magazine each month

Fri 21 Aug14:00St Mary the Virgin's Church(2.8mi)

via St Mary the Virgin's ChurchLocal gem

Likely freeCommunity

Camelford | The Pearl Exchange on Tour

The Pearl Exchange is going on tour! Throughout June and July we are bringing TPE magic to towns across Devon and Cornwall.

Wed 22 JulThe Pearl Exchange horse box(7.2mi)

via The Pearl Exchange horse box

Likely freeComedy

Improv

Hosted by professional actor, confidence and acting coach Elyot. Think on your feet. Trust your instincts. Have a laugh. Our Improv Group is a high-energy, no-pressure space where you can build confidence, creativity, and quick thinking - while actually enjoying yourself!

Wed 22 JulThe Pearl Exchange horse box(7.2mi)

via The Pearl Exchange horse box

Community

Sew to Speak

A sewing and social group for embroiderers of all abilities to meet chat and learn with others.

Wed 22 Jul09:30Parkhouse Centre(6.9mi)

via Parkhouse Centre

Theatre

Level Play 10+ league match HOME against St Agnes

Bude Croquet Club is being delightfully mysterious about Level Play 10+ league match HOME against St Agnes. Consider our curiosity piqued. Yours too, hopefully.

Wed 22 Jul10:00Bude Croquet Club(7.2mi)

via Bude Croquet Club

Likely freeWorkshops & Classes

Tataki-Zome workshop

Naomi Hatcher presents Tataki-Zome workshop – flower bashing. Create a beautiful pattern on fabric using natural finds. 10-10:30 walk around the castle grounds to find materials (please bring in any flowers/leaves from home). 10:30-1pm creating your fabric. Naomi has bags to print but these will need to be purchased and/or bring in a WHITE t-shirt to print on. FREE event but booking essential so we have the correct amount of fabric!

Wed 22 Jul11:00Bude Library(6.9mi)

via Bude Library

Community

Where Are My Massive Wings

Come and spend the morning with marvellous picture book author Sarah Tagholm! Join Sarah for an interactive reading of her book Where Are My Massive Wings? Games and a draw-along Drop in, suitable for ages 8 and under

Wed 22 Jul11:00Bude Library(6.9mi)

via Bude Library

Likely freeCommunity

Fossil Fish Trail

Look out for our resident Fossil Fish awesome twosome: ‘Neet and Strat’. These two have some fascinating facts to tell you about our Heritage and even has some tasks for you to complete. Can you find them all? The Fossil Fish Trail is a FREE activity, open all year round and has no activity sheet. Just visit, explore and discover. The Castle Heritage Centre, Art Galleries and Gift Shop are open 7 days a week from 10am until 5pm with free entry. Café Limelight on site have the perfect back drop to view the beach and stunning grounds with a perfect summer menu to choose from. Check out all the details on our dedicated web page: https://www.thecastlebude.co.uk/events/

Wed 22 Jul11:00The Castle Heritage Centre(6.9mi)

via The Castle Heritage Centre

Likely freeArts & Culture

Storm Tower Exhibition

To commemorate the history of the Storm Tower and the historic journey it has experienced, a dedicated exhibition has been installed at The Castle Heritage Centre. The exhibition features information on the Acland family, the history of the Storm Tower, the past and recent moves to preserve the tower, the community’s evolvement and a look at climate change which is the reason why the much loved landmark was moved and saved. This exhibition can be found on the ground floor of The Castle, just off the reception area, right of the main stairs, which is open from 10am every day offering free entry into our exhibitions and our galleries.

Wed 22 Jul11:00The Castle Heritage Centre(6.9mi)

via The Castle Heritage Centre

Likely freeCommunityNature & OutdoorsTalks & Lectures

Poundstock Gildhouse Open Day

Visit the historic Poundstock Gildhouse, a beautifully restored Tudor Church House near Bude. Restored in 2007, the Gildhouse now serves as an amenity for the local community and visitors alike. Open to the public on Wednesdays, it’s a wonderful opportunity to explore one of the area’s fascinating heritage buildings and learn more about its history. Free tea and biscuits available. A warm welcome awaits.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Bude Beach Hut Weddings(7mi)

via Bude Beach Hut Weddings

Arts & Culture

Bridget Winterbourne – Art to Inspire Open Gallery

I’m opening the studio doors to gallery from 22nd June to 4th July. At my house on Breakwater Road in Bude, one of the original Mariners cottages built in the early 19th century and is superbly positioned within 100 yards of Summerleaze Beach. It has outstanding views looking across the beach and out to sea.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Bude Beach Hut Weddings(7mi)

via Bude Beach Hut Weddings

Nature & OutdoorsTalks & Lectures

Summer Holidays: Brick Explorers

This summer holidays, families are invited to explore the spectacular Royal Horticultural Society gardens near Great Torrington (one of only five in the country) in an immersive wildlife trail featuring intricately hand-crafted brick creations and hands-on building activities, in collaboration with Iconic Bricks. Visitors can follow a family trail to discover ten ‘wildlife superheroes’, learning about the unique abilities and behaviours that help different species survive and thrive. Using an activity booklet, there is the chance to collect superhero ‘superpowers’ and match the stickers whilst exploring the gardens, discovering how plants, fungi, and animals are connected within natural ecosystems. Guests are encouraged to take close note of their surroundings as the displays appear in varied sizes and at different levels, from up above to nestled among flower beds and positioned within naturalistic settings. The ten sculptures include a wildflower wall, a life-size Greater Spotted Woodpecker, a giant bee and beetle, a big hedgehog and a large otter.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Bude Beach Hut Weddings(7mi)

via Bude Beach Hut Weddings

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Venues with events near Kents

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

St Mary the Virgin's Church2.8 miles away

More about Kents

Cornwall, England

Kents sits right in the heart of Cornwall with a quiet charm that makes it easy to miss if you aren't looking. We've got plenty of local markets popping up and community groups meeting in pubs across the village. It's a friendly spot where neighbours actually know each other's names. There are always gatherings at the town hall and seasonal fairs turning the high street into a hub of activity. You won't need to scroll through endless feeds to find out what's going on next week. Just drop by Near Here when you're passing through for the lowdown on local life.

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