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SUMMARY:Matt Rendell's Inside Stories of the Tour de France - 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\nMatt Rendell’s Inside Stories of the Tour de France \n\nITV cycling commentator Matt Rendell shares stories from his 25 years’ covering the Tour de France – and his dealings with the sport’s big names from Eddy Merckx to Bradley Wiggins\, Mark Cavendish to Chris Froome\, in a revealing and entertaining evening for cycling fans new and old. \nMatt’s live shows delight audiences with a magically unpredictable mix of first-hand experiences of the biggest races on the calendar\, bizarre/hilarious stories from the unusual life of a TV commentator and thought-provoking ideas about the future (and history) of the sport. \nMatt Rendell will be in conversation with his former Procycling magazine colleague Duncan Steer. There will be a chance to ask your own questions.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/matt-rendells-inside-stories-of-the-tour-de-france/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sport & fitness,Talks
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SUMMARY:Jacqui Dankworth: The Sondheim Songbook
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. Unfortunately\, this event has been cancelled. \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\nJacqui Dankworth:  The Sondheim Songbook \nThe internationally acclaimed vocalist Jacqui Dankworth presents her own very special celebration of the incredible musical legacy of Stephen Sondheim.  Jacqui is joined by American pianist\, Charlie Wood\, for this intimate concert\, which explores a sparkling collection of Sondheim’s most celebrated music\, inspired by Jacqui’s own collaborations with the great man. \nSondheim’s brilliance in combining lyrics and music broke new ground in Musical Theatre\, and his work would go on to cover an incredible spectrum of work – from ‘West Side Story’ and ‘Gypsy’\, through to ‘Into The Woods’\, ‘Sweeny Todd’\, ‘A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum\, and Follies.  Who better to steer you through this incredible body of work\, than Jacqui Dankworth – who\, alongside her incredible music career\, had the pleasure of working with Sondheim on the British premier of ‘Merrily We Roll Along’\, and also as Cinderella in the London premier of ‘Into the Woods’. \nExpect a truly world-class evening of music\, featuring fresh interpretations of Sondheim’s most acclaimed music\, stylish reworkings of his lesser-known gems\, as well as a few surprises along the way. \n‘Makes almost any material sound special’ \nThe Guardian  \n‘One of our finest singers regardless of category’  \nSunday Times \n‘Had I not been sitting about three feet away from the action I would have suspected some kind of electronic trickery because the arrangement was so complex\, the timing so nifty\, and Ms Dankworth’s vocal control so exquisite’ \nThe Observer 
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/jacqui-dankworth-the-sondheim-songbook/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260210T123000
DTSTAMP:20260420T211502
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SUMMARY:Silk painting workshops
DESCRIPTION:Discover the enchanting art of painting on silk\, with artist Laura Hollis in these relaxing 2.5 workshops. \n\nYou will first experiment and practice on a pre-stretched piece of silk\, before designing and painting your own 7-inch suncatcher\, then painting a ready printed design for a card. Watch the vibrant colours flow in this relaxed beginner friendly workshop. \n\nBring your own design for the suncatcher or use the designs provided. \nDon’t wear your best clothes as the paints do stain. \nRefreshments provided \n\nMessage Laura to book \nMail@laurahollis.com \nwww.laurahollis.com \nFacebook @lauraceramics \nInstagram @laurahollisceramicsandsilk
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/silk-painting-workshops/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Workshops
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260420T211502
CREATED:20251222T111848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T115203Z
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SUMMARY:Valentine’s Day Sound Bath
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this Valentine’s Day Sound Bath. \n😇 We will be receiving unconditional love and nurture from the angelic realms.\n😇 We will be giving ourselves the soothing and nurturing we deserve.\n🌎 We will ground ourselves into the body\, releasing what no longer serves. \nPlease bring a mat\, pillow\, blanket and something to put under your knees if you suffer from back issues. Eye mask if you have one. \nNot recommended if you suffer from tinnitus or any sound-related epilepsy or if you are in your first trimester. \nTicket must be purchased in advance. \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. \nTAC are not the organisers of this event.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/valentines-day-sound-bath/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sport & fitness
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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-2023-04-29-2023-09-23-2024-09-28-2025-09-27-2026-01-24-2026-02-14-3/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Markets
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260214T120000
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SUMMARY:Fused Glass Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Fused Glass Adult Workshop \nCreate and connect with this fun sociable Fused Glass Workshop. This session will give you a great introduction to working with glass. Included in the price is enough specialist fusing glass to make two 10cm coasters/light catchers\, a 10 x 5cm hanger and a small 4 x 4cm hanger/keyring\, or the smaller hangers can be replaced with a three-piece bunting. Working with clear glass as your base you will use specialist accessory fusing glass to create your designs. If you wish to make additional pieces Jane will have a selection of glass that can be purchased on the day. The workshop is designed to be fun and allows you to be creative whilst learning the basic skills of working with glass. The session assumes no previous experience with glass and is suitable for those aged 16+. \nPlease note that your creation will not be available to take home on the day as this will need to be fired at the Jane’s studio. They will be ready for you to collect approximately 14 days after the workshop by arrangement with Jane. Each ticket includes complimentary tea and coffee. \nPlease wear suitable clothing and closed toe shoes. \nDuration 2 hours 10:00 to 12:00 \n£55 per person \nTo book please email: janepadghamdesigns@outlook.com \nFor examples of previous workshops please look at Jane’s social media sites: https://www.instagram.com/janepadgham/ https://www.facebook.com/JanePadghamDesigns/?locale=en_GB \nCancellation Policy – Workshop booking can be transferred to another date up to 10 days before the workshop. Sorry no refunds. \nTAC are not the organisers of this event.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/fused-glass-adult-workshop-2025-11-15-2-2025-12-06-2-2025-12-06-2-5/2026-02-14/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Workshops,Workshops
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260219
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SUMMARY:Origami Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Is your child keen to learn the art of Origami? Then our Origami Workshop is the place for them! 🌟 \nAfter the great success of our Summer Club session\, our Origami team is back with an exciting new range of paper sculptures to be crafted 😊This will be a group-led activity\, where we will take one step at a time\, making sure everyone can keep up! Our Origami models are easy for children to understand\, and our team members will be on hand to assist with the folding. \nWhy Origami? The Japanese art of paper folding has many benefits and can make a positive impact on people of all ages\, especially children. It’s a fun activity that encourages bonding\, improves concentration\, builds resilience\, and develops dexterity! \nThree sessions; 9:30AM – 10:30AM\, 11:00AM – 12:00PM\, 1:00PM – 2:00PM \n\nSuitable for children aged 6–11 🎨\nOne-hour session ⏰\n\nJoin us for a morning of fun and creativity!
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/origami-workshop/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T193000
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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/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T193000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260218T193000
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CREATED:20250808T123934Z
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SUMMARY:Matt Forde: Defying Calamity - 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\nMatt Forde: Defying Calamity\nIn his biggest live tour to date leading political comedian Matt Forde (The Royal Variety Performance\, Spitting Image\, HIGNFY\, British Scandal) finds positivity in life despite all the evidence to the contrary in politics and his own health.\n‘The most topically incisive impersonator on the block… It’s laugh-a-minute stuff\, underpinned by the kind of wisdom and natural resilience our leaders could learn from. He was always impressive\, but he deserves his inevitable standing-ovation as never before’\n★★★★★ Daily Telegraph\n“A first-class comic” The Guardian\n‘Flying the flag for satire… a meaty hour of impressions\, gags and reflections… so much to admire here‘\n★★★★★ Mail On Sunday.
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/matt-forde-defying-calamity/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260220
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SUMMARY:The Ultimate Bubble Show | The Abbey School
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 the Abbey School\, London Rd\, Faversham ME13 8RZ \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. \nFor a map to the Abbey School\, please click HERE \nTo read more about the fire and its effects please click HERE \n\nTwo shows 11am & 1pm.\nExperience the best in soap bubble entertainment. \nJoin Ray\, International Bubbleologist and Guinness World Record Holder\, and help him in his quest to\ncomplete the bubble game and make the ultimate bubble. \nA fast-paced show full of high energy and surprises as Ray uses various different gases to create incredible\nbubble sculptures\, effects and magical displays. \nWatch in amazement as Ray creates a volcano bubble\, a soap bubble carrousel\, a bubble ghost and even a\ntornado inside a bubble! But can he make THE ULTIMATE SQUARE BUBBLE? \nThe show was inspired by Ray’s work with SEND schools\, adult neurodivergent groups\, and science centres\nacross Europe. The performance is suitable for children and adults with additional needs.\nShow suitable for children age: 1+ (and lots of fun for adults too!)
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/the-ultimate-bubble-show/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T200000
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SUMMARY:Alex McAleer – Mind Reader - The Alex
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\, this space is currently unavailable and the event has therefore been relocated to 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\nAlex McAleer isn’t psychic or supernatural\, but he has an uncanny ability to apparently tap into his audience’s minds and read their thoughts at will. \nAfter more than a decade wowing audiences across the UK and North America\, including touring the USA with Champions of Magic\, sold-out solo shows\, West End appearances\, and TV spots on Blue Peter and Good Morning Britain\, he has built a reputation as one of the most entertaining and charismatic mentalists working today. \nIn this unforgettable live show\, Alex blends laugh-out-loud humour with jaw-dropping psychological feats\, turning the audience into the stars of the evening. Smart\, playful\, and astonishing — don’t miss your chance to see Alex McAleer live. \n\n★★★★★ Press Quotes\n“Mind-blowing”Broadway World \n“McAleer has made a career of those you’ve-got-to-be-kidding-me moments”Boston Globe \n“A master of the mind… cheeky and witty\, working the crowd like a conductor”★★★★The West Australian \n“Stunningly performed… a mentalist whose performance is immeasurably enhanced by his very dry wit.”★★★★Stage-Door.com \n“Best of all\, McAleer is wonderfully warm\, his act presented to entertain friends rather than chill as so many mentalists are prone to do.”★★★★★THEATRE MONKEY
URL:https://thealex.org.uk/event/alex-mcaleer-mind-reader/
LOCATION:The Alexander Centre\, 17 Preston Street\, Faversham\, Kent\, ME13 8NZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Comedy,Theatre
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