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Grapevine Jazz Jam Live in Tenterden

Jazz Jam is a free event for anyone to come and join in! A gathering of passionate musicians from all levels, email us to join the jam!

Thu 23 Jul21:00The Grapevine Jazz Bar Tenterden(8.7mi)

via The Grapevine Jazz Bar Tenterden

Community

Geoffrey Gordon Dearing Bowl - East Kent Golf

24/07/2026 - All Day Kings Hill Golf Club Kings Hill Golf Club, West Malling,

Fri 24 JulMasonic Hall(5.9mi)

via Masonic Hall

Live Music

Live Music TBA

Found this on The George's radar. Live Music TBA — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Fri 24 JulThe George(7.3mi)

via The GeorgeCurated

Markets & Fairs

Friday Market

, 7:00am – 4:00pm Tenterden Shopping Fair or Market

Fri 24 Jul07:00Tenterden, Kent(8.5mi)

via Tenterden, KentCurated

Community

Ignite

Years 7-13 | Friday nights at 7-9pm Fun, games, snacks, social with short God slot At New Wells Ashford Bring your friends! Ignite is where we hope to spark an interest in the young people that come along to get to know more about Jesus while having a lot of fun, playing games and eating snacks

Fri 24 Jul19:00New Wells(5.4mi)

via New Wells

Community

Oceans

Years 7-13 | Friday nights at 7-9pm Fun, games, snacks, social with short God slot At New Wells Ashford Bring your friends! Oceans (previously Ignite) is where we hope to spark an interest in the young people that come along to get to know more about Jesus while having a lot of fun, playing games and eating snacks During term time

Fri 24 Jul19:00New Wells(5.4mi)

via New Wells

Community

Spiritual Evening with Mary Ward

Spiritual Evening with Mary Ward at Hythe Spiritualists Church. We've done the legwork finding it — they've done the legwork organising it. Fair deal.

Fri 24 Jul20:00Hythe Spiritualists Church(8.5mi)

via Hythe Spiritualists Church

Live Music

Freddie Hall

, 8:00pm – 11:00pm The Grapevine Jazz Bar , Tenterden Live Music Event

Fri 24 Jul20:00Tenterden, Kent(8.5mi)

via Tenterden, KentCurated

Live Music

Grapevine Jazz Sessions

, 8:00pm – 11:00pm The Grapevine Jazz Bar , Tenterden Live Music Event

Fri 24 Jul20:00Tenterden, Kent(8.5mi)

via Tenterden, KentCurated

Live Music

Contraband

, 8:00pm – 10:00pm Old Dairy Taproom , Tenterden Live Music Event

Fri 24 Jul20:00Tenterden, Kent(8.5mi)

via Tenterden, KentCurated

Live Music

Grapevine Jazz Sessions Live in Tenterden

The Grapevine Jazz Sessions comprises of a group of talented local jazz musicians, who perform a variety of jazz & bossa nova numbers.

Fri 24 Jul21:00The Grapevine Jazz Bar Tenterden(8.7mi)

via The Grapevine Jazz Bar Tenterden

Live Music

Freddie Hall Live in Tenterden

Freddie Hall performs jazz, soul, Motown, and blues music.

Fri 24 Jul21:00The Grapevine Jazz Bar Tenterden(8.7mi)

via The Grapevine Jazz Bar Tenterden

Theatre

Open Air Theatre: Sherlock Holmes & The Hound of the Baskervilles

The Pantaloons are back for our outdoor theatre performances in the Walled Garden. Bring a picnic and a seat and join us for a fun-packed evening!

Sat 25 JulGodinton House & Gardens(6.9mi)

via Godinton House & GardensLocal gem

Live Music

Live music with Jez D'Ruccé

Featuring a fantastic mix of indie, pop and rock

Sat 25 JulThe George(7.3mi)

via The GeorgeCurated

Community

Around £2

The Well

Welcome to The Well! A pay as you feel community cafe in the heart of Willesborough, currently open each Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday morning from 9am til 12noon. Our cafe, renovated at the beginning of 2026, is a light, airy, space with plenty of table space. We serve locally roasted coffee, and, of course - the best hot chocolate in town! We also have a Community Fridge so please stop by and see what we have available - and grab a coffee while you are here! Helpful information - Pay-as-you-feel (£2 suggested donation for drinks) - Cakes £2 per slice - everything else is Pay-as-you-feel, donation based - Please do not leave children unattended - Small well behaved dogs welcome (Please keep on a lead) - Please treat our volunteers with respect Visit our Facebook page to find out what is happening this week [https://www.facebook.com/TheWellatWBC/](https://www.facebook.com/TheWellatWBC/)

Sat 25 Jul09:00The Well Community Cafe(5.4mi)

via The Well Community Cafe

Community

Tenterden Book Fair

, 9:00am – 3:00pm Highbury Hall , Tenterden Shopping Fair or Market

Sat 25 Jul09:00Tenterden, Kent(8.5mi)

via Tenterden, KentCurated

Community

Around £60.00

Duncan Rouse Bat and Trap Trophy 2026

25/07/2026 - 09:00 - 16:00 Farriers Arms Mersham Ashford

Sat 25 Jul10:00Masonic Hall(5.9mi)

via Masonic Hall

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Kent, England

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