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SUMMARY:Splat Messy Play
DESCRIPTION:Messy play without the mess at home! 🎨 \nEnjoy 60 minutes of relaxed\, free-flow messy play with six themed trays for little ones to explore at their own pace. Pour\, scoop\, squish and discover in a calm\, welcoming environment—without the clean-up! \n✔️ Suitable for ages 6 months–6 years\n✔️ Taste-safe\, allergy-aware play\n✔️ Small\, friendly classes\n✔️ Weekly sessions in Sittingbourne\, Canterbury & Doddington \nPerfect for babies\, toddlers and preschoolers. Book your space below—classes are small and often fill up!
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/splat-messy-play/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family,Workshops,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T193000
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SUMMARY:Pub Party Bingo - Postponed
DESCRIPTION:Notice: This event has been postponed due to extreme heat by the event organiser. All current bookings have automatically been transferred to our new October date. \n\nJoin us for pub party bingo! \nThis event will be held in the Bar area of the Alexander centre.  Entry to the event is free\, but capacity is limited.  To secure your place you can purchase our bingo game Card which includes 2 rounds of bingo and a dabber. \nAdditional games of bingo and our pay to play games will also be available – pay to play on the night. \n🎶  Ditch the numbers and mark off the iconic anthems from your Music Bingo game card and party your way to Cash Prizes! \nUseful Info\nArrive early to get the best seats.\nAll drinks\, alcoholic and non-alcoholic\, will be served by the venue. Please drink responsibly.\nTickets are non-refundable unless the event is cancelled or postponed. \n🔞 18+ only. Photo ID will be required to claim any prize. \nThe venue operates a challenge 25 policy.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/disco-party-bingo-2-7/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260710T193000
DTSTAMP:20260703T073043Z
CREATED:20260318T100042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T073043Z
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SUMMARY:Lou Sanders & Harriet Kemsley – warm ups | Faversham Assembly Rooms
DESCRIPTION:Important Notice: Fire at the Alexander Centre\nDue to the fire at The Alex on New Year’s Eve\, this event will take place at The Faversham Assembly Rooms\, Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8PG. \nFor venue-related enquiries (including access\, accessibility\, and parking)\, please contact The Faversham Assembly Rooms on 01795 503286. \nFor a location map for The Faversham Assembly Rooms\, please click HERE \nWe apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. \nTo read more about the fire and its effects\, please click HERE \n\nLou Sanders & Harriet Kemsley – Work in Progress Warm-Up Show \nOne last chance to see them right here in Faversham just before they head off to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with their brand-new shows. \nLou Sanders and Harriet Kemsley (local girls really) try some stuff out so you don’t have to. Expect brand-new material\, big laughs and a glimpse into the minds of two of the UK’s most distinctive comedians. \nWork in progress: approx 2 hours with an interval. \nHarriet Kemsley\nAmong Harriet’s many accolades are Funny’s Funny Female Comedian Of The Year 2011 winner\, Bath New Act of the Year 2012 winner and Brighton New Act of the Year 2012 winner.“Fresh\, different\, brilliant” – Funny’s Funny“A hilarious combination of bashful and weird” – Three Weeks“A quirky\, very funny new stand-up… her style is refreshingly original and she’s a seriously good writer” – Time Out \nLou SandersLou Sanders is one of Britain’s most original comedians. She recently starred in the first series of Amazon’s Last One Laughing UK\, co-hosted Mel Giedroyc’s Unforgivable\, and is a previous Taskmaster champion.She is a regular face on TV\, with appearances on The Late Late Show with James Corden\, Live at the Apollo\, Big Fat Quiz of the Year\, QI\, Travel Man\, Would I Lie to You?\, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Richard Osman’s House of Games.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/lou-sanders-harriet-kemsley-warm-ups-3/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T150000
DTSTAMP:20260130T104630Z
CREATED:20210927T105350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T104630Z
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SUMMARY:Faversham Artisan Crafts and Gift Market
DESCRIPTION:Faversham Artisan Crafts and Gift Market. \nA selection of the best of Kent’s craft and gift products\, including jewellery\, homeware\, artwork\, photography\, candles\, soaps\, clothing\, beauty\, food and much\, much more! Free Entry. \nFrom 10.00 am to 3.00 pm. Organised by Eventissima Events. \nFree entry\, come along for a browse. \nOur pop-up tearoom will also be open\, so why not stop for some tea and cake? \n \nTo join as a trader please contact Eventissima Events: \nEmail: eventissima@outlook.com \nContact Tel 07582351364
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/artisan-craft-curios-gift-market-2021-11-06-2025-03-01/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Markets
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T143000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182229Z
CREATED:20260331T090742Z
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SUMMARY:Faversham Vintage and Retro fair  | Faversham Assembly Rooms
DESCRIPTION:Browse a mix of vintage\, retro and collectables at a fair brought to you by ARevents. A great opportunity to meet independent traders and find something unique you won’t find on the high street. \nLocation: The Faversham Assembly rooms \nTo become a stallholder\, contact the team at arevents19@yahoo.com
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/faversham-craft-artisan-holistic-fair-2/2026-07-04/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Markets
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T200000
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SUMMARY:Gary Delaney: Gary on Laughing  | 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\nGary Delaney’s last UK tour ran for two and a half years across 378 dates. People laughed a lot and kept coming back. His videos have hundreds of millions of views. So now he’s doing it all again with a brand new show. All new jokes and utterly splendid filth. Come along. It’ll be fun. Don’t bring the kids or people who like to get their knickers in a twist. Do wear a TENA pad or dark trousers.. \n★★★★ ‘More quality jokes in one hour than most comics have in their entire careers…Quite brilliant’ Scotsman\n★★★★ ‘A master craftsman’ Times
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/gary-delaney-gary-on-laughing/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T200000
DTSTAMP:20260205T150103Z
CREATED:20250612T143626Z
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SUMMARY:Total Electric Guitar Show\, performed by Richard Rozze.
DESCRIPTION:Important Notice: Fire at the Alexander Centre\nThis event is still going ahead. Following a fire in our main hall on New Year’s Eve\, the event has been rescheduled for Friday 3rd July 2026 and will now take place in our Bar area. \nWe apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. \nTo read more about the fire and its effects\, please click HERE \n\nRichard Rozze is an accomplished electric and acoustic guitarist\, vocalist\, composer\, and arranger. Influenced by classic British rock\, blues\, jazz\, Celtic\, and bluegrass\, Richard holds a Masters in Jazz and draws inspiration from legends like Miles Davis\, Wes Montgomery\, and Pat Metheny. \nHe explores acoustic roots music with the group Open Water\, showcasing his songwriting and multi-instrumental talents on Dobro\, tenor banjo\, and mandolin. His guitar work has drawn comparisons to Peter Green and Eric Johnson\, while his vocals echo Nick Drake and Jackson Browne. \nRichard’s jazz-inspired debut album Learning to Fly (2014) earned praise\, with his version of Wichita Lineman featured on BBC Radio 3. His latest release\, Lion (2023)\, features Jonathan Noyce (Jethro Tull) and Simon Lea (Ronnie Wood)\, blending blues\, rock\, and jazz with rich songwriting and vision. \nTonight’s show features music from Lion alongside inventive interpretations of classic blues\, rock\, and pop. Richard is joined by Wez Johnson on drums and Steve Bridgland on bass.\n\nPraise for Lion:\n“A classy set of self-penned blues-rockers with some tasty soloing.” – RnR Magazine\n“Fuses rock aggression\, jazz sensibilities\, and sheer musical invention.” – Get Ready to ROCK!\n“If it were a drink\, it would be Bailey’s Irish Cream… a mature cat.” – PowerPlay Magazine
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/total-electric-guitar-show-performed-by-richard-rozze/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260703T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T150458Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Floral Crowns Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Make your own floral headdress with Tumbleweed and Honesty. \nA masterclass workshop demonstrating the foundations of creating your own unique everlasting headdress – \nUsing a mixture of dried and fresh flowers\, foliage\, plus other materials. You will be guided along every step of the way\, learning key techniques that will help you to create a fabulous headpiece you can wear at any special event. Having as a keep sake for many more. \nAll materials and tools provided – Limited spaces\, please book well in advance.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/summer-floral-crowns-workshop/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T104312Z
CREATED:20251209T185843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T104312Z
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SUMMARY:Rich Hall: Chin Music  | The Old Brewery Store
DESCRIPTION:Important Notice: Fire at the Alexander Centre\nThis event was originally scheduled to take place at the Alexander Centre\, Faversham. Following a fire on New Year’s Eve\, this space is currently out of action\, and the event has therefore been relocated to Shepherd Neame – The Old Brewery Store\, Conduit Street\, Mill Place\, Faversham\, ME13 7DY. \nFor venue-related enquiries (including access\, accessibility\, and parking)\, please contact Shepherd Neame staff on 01795 532206. \nFor a location map for the Old Brewery Store\, please click HERE \nWe apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. \nTo read more about the fire and its effects\, please click HERE \n\nRich Hall: Chin Music\nChin Music” has two meanings. One is idle talk. The other is a brushback throw in baseball\nor cricket to intimidate the batter. Both describe Rich Hall’s comedy. Idle but intimidating.\nSharp\, quick\, splenetic\, and sublimely improvisational. \nIf you’ve never seen him\, you need to hustle down to your local venue and grab a seat because he never disappoints. Ever.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/rich-hall-chin-music/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T143000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182340Z
CREATED:20260331T142002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260531T182340Z
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SUMMARY:Faversham artisan & holistic fair  | Faversham Assembly Rooms
DESCRIPTION:Browse a mix of artisan goods and holistic products at a fair brought to you by ARevents. A great opportunity to meet independent traders and find something unique you won’t find on the high street. \nLocation: The Faversham Assembly rooms \nTo become a stallholder\, contact the team at arevents19@yahoo.com
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/faversham-craft-artisan-holistic-fair-the-faversham-assembly-rooms/2026-06-27/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Markets
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260627T150000
DTSTAMP:20260623T083822Z
CREATED:20260623T075223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T083822Z
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SUMMARY:Pre Loved Market - Indoor Boot Fair
DESCRIPTION:Important Notice:\nThis event will take place at The Alexander Centre. \n\nOur 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:\nFor this date\, please contact the team to book a pitch! \nDoors open for stall holders at 7am
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/pre-loved-market-exclusive-indoor-boot-fair-2023-04-29-2023-09-23-2024-09-28-2025-09-27-2026-01-24-2026-09-26-2/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Markets
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T200000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T182604Z
CREATED:20251210T124344Z
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SUMMARY:James Allsopp Quartet plays Stan Getz | Faversham Assembly Rooms
DESCRIPTION:Important Notice: Fire at the Alexander Centre\nThis event was originally scheduled to take place at the Alexander Centre\, Faversham. Following a fire on New Year’s Eve\, this venue is currently out of action and the event has therefore been relocated to The Faversham Assembly Rooms\, Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8PG. \nFor venue-related enquiries (including access\, accessibility\, and parking)\, please contact The Faversham Assembly Rooms on 01795 503286. \nFor a location map for The Faversham Assembly Rooms\, please click HERE \nWe apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding. \nTo read more about the fire and its effects\, please click HERE \n\nJames Allsopp Quartet plays Stan Getz\n“Allsopp is an astonishingly fluent tenor sax soloist\, the ideas just seem to flow effortlessly” – The Jazz Mann \nA tribute to master saxophonist Stan Getz. The program will feature music from his rich back catalogue\, expect lush ballads\, lilting bossa novas\, swinging standards and motoring bop compositions played by some of London’s most in-demand musicians. \nFeaturing award-winning saxophonist James Allsopp with Colin Oxley on guitar\, Oli Hayhurst on double bass and Dave Storey on drums playing music from their brand new album “Ballads and Bossas”. \nLineup\nColin Oxley – guitar\nOli Hayhurst – double bass\nDave Storey – drums\nJames Allsopp – tenor saxophone \nPart of the outstanding Jazz@TheAlex programme.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/james-allsopp-quartet-plays-stan-getz/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music
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