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SUMMARY:Mark Watson: Before it overtakes us | St Mary’s Church
DESCRIPTION:Important Notice: Fire at the Alexander Centre\nOn New Year’s Eve\, a fire occurred at the rear of our Gatefield Hall\, The Alex’s main events space. Thankfully\, no one was in the venue and there were no injuries. This event has now been relocated to St Mary’s Church\, Church Rd\, Faversham ME13 8GZ . \nWe will be\, or may already have been\, in touch with all current ticket holders directly. If you have any questions\, please get in contact via email at bookings@thealex.org.uk or by phone on 01795 591691. \nTo read more about the fire and its effects please click HERE \n\n20 years in stand-up for the ‘Taskmaster’ cheeky texts icon\, multi-award-winner\, YouTube cult figure\, Radio 4 favourite and recently ‘Baby Reindeer’ actor: Watson returns after seasons at the Adelaide\, Melbourne\, Sydney and Edinburgh comedy festivals. A recent encounter with a stranger caused Mark to spend some time pondering the uncertain future facing humanity. He explores this – along with equally pressing matters like the worst word he has ever said in public\, the current state of the UK sausage industry\, and much more – in a typically frantic and fun-packed new show. \n★★★★★ ‘A genius-level comic doing what he does best’ Time Out Melbourne\n★★★★★ ‘Quite unlike anything else I’ve seen in almost 20 years of covering the Fringe…witty\, warm\, perfectly judged’ Telegraph\n★★★★ ½ ‘An hour or two of our limited span on Earth in his uplifting\, witty company is time excellently spent’ Chortle\n★★★★ ‘One of the most genuinely joyous presences in comedy’ The Times\n★★★★ ‘This is a stand-up operating at the very top of his game’ Independent
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/mark-watson-before-it-overtakes-us/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Sound Bath: Giving & Receiving
DESCRIPTION:✨ Sound Bath: Giving & Receiving ✨\nJoin us for a deeply restorative Sound Bath Meditation with Nathalie Carden from Zen Sound Healing\, as we open our hearts to the beautiful balance of giving and receiving. 💫 \n😇 Receive — unconditional love and nurturing energy from the angelic realms. \n😇 Give — yourself the soothing\, healing\, and compassion you truly deserve.🌎 Ground — into your body and gently release what no longer serves you. \nLet the healing vibrations of gongs\, crystal bowls\, and sacred sound guide you into stillness and renewal.\n\n🧘‍♀️ Please bring a mat\, pillow\, blanket\, and anything for under your knees if needed for comfort. \nSound Bath run by Nathalie Carden from Zen Sound Healing. \nNathalie is a qualified sound therapist and Sekhem Reiki Practitioner\, Gong Master\, and Shamanic Practitioner. \nCheck out Nathalie’s other sessions with us here \nTAC are not the organisers of this event.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/sound-bath-giving-receiving/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sport & fitness
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SUMMARY:My Life with Kenneth Williams – The Arden Theatre
DESCRIPTION:Important Notice: Fire at the Alexander Centre\nOn New Year’s Eve\, a fire occurred at the rear of our Gatefield Hall\, The Alex’s main events space. Thankfully\, no one was in the venue and there were no injuries. This event has been relocated to The Arden Theatre. Leslie Smith Dr\, Faversham ME13 8PW (In the Central carpark)  \nWe will be\, or may already have been\, in touch with all current ticket holders directly. If you have any questions\, please get in contact via email at bookings@thealex.org.uk or by phone on 01795 591691. \nTo read more about the fire and its effects please click HERE \n\nDavid Benson burst onto the theatre scene in 1996\, taking the Edinburgh Fringe by storm with Think No Evil Of Us: My Life with Kenneth Williams. Critics\, audiences and close friends of Williams were unanimous in their praise. \nNow\, in celebration of Kenneth Williams’ 100th Birthday on 22 February\, David Benson revisits his classic performance of the much-missed Carry On star in a new version of the show exploring the astonishing connection that intertwined his life with that of Williams when Benson was still a schoolboy. In a dazzling display of impeccably honed stage craft\, he gives an unsparing portrayal of the tormented comic genius\, lurching from hilarity to self-pity in public and in private. David Benson has most recently been seen touring nationwide (Including a visit to The Alex!) with Jack Lane in their acclaimed Dad’s Army Radio Show. \n‘A masterpiece of comic timing’ – Evening Standard\n‘Brilliant… truly remarkable’ – Mail on Sunday
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/my-life-with-kenneth-williams/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Theatre
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SUMMARY:Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress – St Mary's Church
DESCRIPTION:Important Notice: Fire at the Alexander Centre\nOn New Year’s Eve\, a fire occurred at the rear of our Gatefield Hall\, The Alex’s main events space. Thankfully\, no one was in the venue and there were no injuries. This event has now been relocated to St Mary’s Church\, Church Rd\, Faversham ME13 8GZ . \nWe will be\, or may already have been\, in touch with all current ticket holders directly. If you have any questions\, please get in contact via email at bookings@thealex.org.uk or by phone on 01795 591691. \nTo read more about the fire and its effects please click HERE \n\nMark Simmons – Jest to Impress\nWINNER Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024 \nAs Seen on Mock The Week\, BT Sport and ITV\, ‘Master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years\, spanning the UK\, Ireland\, Australia\, and New Zealand. \nMark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress\, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners\, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions. \nMark is enjoying further success with his podcast\, Jokes With Mark Simmons\, where he invites a fellow comic\, such as Gary Delaney\, Sarah Millican\, Milton Jones\, and Penn & Teller to discuss jokes that they’ve written but for whatever reason couldn’t get to work. \nRecipient of Victoria Wood Panel Prize Fringe 2023 \nUK Comics’ Comic 2022 – Best Act \nRUNNER UP DAVE’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2022 \n‘Master of the crisp\, clean\, one-line zinger’ ****\nEvening Standard \n‘A talented comic with an artisan’s grasp of joke writing’ ****\nChortle \n‘Master of one-liners…his show consists of literally one liner after one liner\, with one or two breaks for the audience to catch their breath before another assault on the laughter and muscles with the next segment’ ****\nOne4Review \n‘Absolutely hilarious’ ****\n Scotsman
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/mark-simmons-jest-to-impress/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Mark Simmons: Jest to Impress EXTRA DATE – St Mary's Church
DESCRIPTION:Important Notice: Fire at the Alexander Centre\nOn New Year’s Eve\, a fire occurred at the rear of our Gatefield Hall\, The Alex’s main events space. Thankfully\, no one was in the venue and there were no injuries. This event has now been relocated to St Mary’s Church\, Church Rd\, Faversham ME13 8GZ . \nWe will be\, or may already have been\, in touch with all current ticket holders directly. If you have any questions\, please get in contact via email at bookings@thealex.org.uk or by phone on 01795 591691. \nTo read more about the fire and its effects please click HERE \n\nMark Simmons – Jest to Impress\nWINNER Dave’s Funniest Joke of the Fringe 2024 \nAs Seen on Mock The Week\, BT Sport and ITV\, ‘Master of one-liners’ Mark Simmons had a groundbreaking 200+ date sell out debut tour lasting two years\, spanning the UK\, Ireland\, Australia\, and New Zealand. \nMark is back on tour in 2026 with Jest To Impress\, a brand new show packed with even more expertly crafted one-liners\, alongside his trademark off-the-cuff jokes based on random audience suggestions. \nMark is enjoying further success with his podcast\, Jokes With Mark Simmons\, where he invites a fellow comic\, such as Gary Delaney\, Sarah Millican\, Milton Jones\, and Penn & Teller to discuss jokes that they’ve written but for whatever reason couldn’t get to work. \nRecipient of Victoria Wood Panel Prize Fringe 2023 \nUK Comics’ Comic 2022 – Best Act \nRUNNER UP DAVE’s Top 10 Jokes of the Fringe 2022 \n‘Master of the crisp\, clean\, one-line zinger’ ****\nEvening Standard \n‘A talented comic with an artisan’s grasp of joke writing’ ****\nChortle \n‘Master of one-liners…his show consists of literally one liner after one liner\, with one or two breaks for the audience to catch their breath before another assault on the laughter and muscles with the next segment’ ****\nOne4Review \n‘Absolutely hilarious’ ****\n Scotsman
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/mark-simmons-jest-to-impress-2026-01-25/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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SUMMARY:Book Fair - The Alex
DESCRIPTION:Books for all. Cheap paperbacks to collectable tomes. The dealers have 100s of years of experience. Our tea room and café are open too\, so why not grab a drink\, have a browse\, and maybe discover your next great read?
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/book-fair/2026-01-24/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Markets
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SUMMARY:Pre Loved Market - Indoor Boot Fair
DESCRIPTION:Our large indoor boot fair is set to draw treasure seekers and bargain hunters from Faversham and beyond. \nThis is your perfect chance to hunt for unique finds\, all within the comfort of our historic building\, with free entry for the public. \nOur coffee shop will be open\, offering a variety of hot and cold drinks\, snacks\, and light bites to keep you refreshed as you browse. \nDoors will open at 8:30am—don’t miss out! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo Become a stallholder:\nBooking your spot at our Pre-Loved Market is now easier than ever with our new system! Secure your pitch online in just a few clicks and get ready to sell your second-hand treasures. Please follow the Book Now button. \nDoors open for stall holders at 7am
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/pre-loved-market-exclusive-indoor-boot-fair-2023-04-29-2023-09-23-2024-09-28-2025-09-27-2026-01-24/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Markets
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SUMMARY:The Faversham Magna Carta - Alex Jubilee Room
DESCRIPTION:The Magna Carta is perhaps one of the most revered documents in our history but also one that is open to a number of misunderstandings. It is with great pleasure that we have the country’s leading expert to cast light on some of the dark shadows in this document and on our own town’s charters. \nDavid Carpenter is Professor of Medieval History at King’s College London and author of Magna Carta: A New Commentary in the Penguin Classics series. He recently discovered a hitherto unknown original of Magna Carta in the Library of the Harvard Law School. \nJoin us for this fascinating and enlightening talk—you won’t want to miss it!
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/the-faversham-magna-carta/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Faversham Horticultural Society - Talk
DESCRIPTION:Faversham Horticultural Society Talks \nJoin the Faversham Horticultural Society for their many interesting and engaging talks\, often featuring special guests. They start at 7.30 sharp. \nThe cost for regular talks is £5 for members and £8 for non-members\, including refreshments\, although contributions are always accepted towards tea and coffee. \nFor more information about upcoming talks\, please visit the Faversham Horticultural Society website. \n \nTAC are not the organisers of this event.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/faversham-horticultural-society-talk/2026-01-21/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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