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A1 Open Art Exhibition
Horsebridge Arts and Community Centre
9am to 6pm
In this completely open art exhibition local artists submit two dimensional works sized A1 or smaller. A diverse selection of artworks is on show and on sale to visitors.
Free
Toy Town: Favourite toys from Whitstable and beyond
Whitstable Museum, Oxford Street.
10am to 4pm
A treasure house of toys. See entry for full details.
Entry to free to Canterbury District Residents card holders and children under 16.
All other adults £3.
Students & concessions £1.
Mysterious Mermaid
Horsebridge Beach (by Royal Native Oyster Stores)
10am to 4pm
Visit the mysterious mermaid in her oyster grotter. It’s still all we are saying.
Open Studios
Over the years Whitstable has become home to many artists, who contribute much to the town’s diversity and character. During the Whitstable Oyster Festival several artist are opening their personal studios to members of the public. The diversity and quality of work on offer is fabulous. There is no obligation [...]
Oyster Lacemakers
The Whitstable Shop, 34 Harbour Street – outside
10am to 4pm (weather permitting)
The craft of lace making practised by experts. Marvel at the nimble fingers of Whitstable’s lacemakers, and feel free to ask questions. Our lacemakers love to chat!
Tails over Tankerton
Tankerton Slopes
11.30am – 12.30pm
A kite flying competition with no rhyme or reason, and no leave of appeal either. The winners are judged on enthusiasm rather than talent. Someone with a tiny kite but bags of style is just as likely to win as the person with the flashiest kite. We also suspect a [...]
Up!
Whitstable Library, Oxford Street.
12 noon approx
Amelia and Kim are taking to the streets on a mission to make you look up! Part of a prestigious society with a very definite (and fluffy) passion, they are armed with the facts statistics and pretty pictures that will ensure you never walk down the street in quite the [...]
Burt Butlers Jazz Pilgrims
The Duke of Cumberland Hotel
What better way to spend lunchtime than a Jazz Brunch with Burt Butlers Jazz Pilgrims
12.30 - 3pm
Free
Prof. Des Turner’s Punch and Judy Show
Whitstable Umbrella Centre /St Mary’s Hall, Oxford Street.
1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm
Summertime? Seaside? Then it must be time for Punch & Judy! Please give a warm welcome to Professor Des Turner, his lovely wife and their anarchic cast of characters.
If the sun is shining the show will take place in [...]
Windy-things! Finale Workshop with Emily Tull
Horsebridge
2pm, 3pm, 4pm
Make fish and birds to carry to Friday’s Festival finale. Bring a jam jar if you’d like to make your own wishing lantern too.
Entry £3 per person.
Each session lasts one hour. Booking in advance is available at the Horsebridge.
Something Fishy Going on…?
Horsebridge Centre
2pm to 5pm
Another chance to join Stephen and Poppy for a fishy challenge in clay. Your air-dried creation can be taken home for later painting. And if you are feeling really brave, have a go at the Pot Luck Challenge too – how good will you be on [...]
Up!
Whitstable Library, Oxford Street.
2pm approx
Amelia and Kim are taking to the streets again on a mission to make you look up! Part of a prestigious society with a very definite (and fluffy) passion, they are armed with the facts statistics and pretty pictures that will ensure you never walk down the street [...]
Up!
Whitstable Library, Oxford Street.
3.30pm approx
Your last chance to join Amelia and Kim taking to the streets on a mission to make you look up! Part of a prestigious society with a very definite (and fluffy) passion, they are armed with the facts statistics and pretty pictures that will ensure you never walk [...]
The Missing Pubs of Whitstable
Deadman’s Corner, Whitstable Harbour (meeting point).
6.00pm to 7.45pm
Stewart Tilley guides you with a walk around to many of our Pubs that are no more, with details and clues to their past lives.
Entry £2.50 - accompanied children free.
The route length is about 2.5 miles and unfortunately is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Tickets from [...]
Beverley Big Band’s Oyster Festival Dance
Seasalter Christian Centre, Faversham Road, Seasalter.
7.30pm
Dance to the 20-piece Beverley Big Band - the premier local dance orchestra, playing Ballroom, Latin, Jive and Rock. Finish the Festival in style!
£5.00.
Disabled access. Bring your own drinks and nibbles.
Tickets available from the Whitstable Shop, 34 Harbour Street. Tel.: 01227 770 060
Theatrecraft: Return to the Forbidden Planet
Whitstable Playhouse Theatre, High Street.
7.45pm
This jukebox musical by Bob Carlton became an instant classic with pop hits from the 1960`s and 70`s – Great Balls of Fire, Good Vibrations, Teenager in Love, The Monster Mash and many more. A surreal space adventure
Tickets £10 from box office.
Broadstairs & St Peters Concert Band
St Peters Church, Sydenham Street
7.45pm
Playing a selection of Showtime favourites, the Broadstairs & St Peter’s Concert Band is not to be missed.
Ticket price includes refreshments.
Entry £5 on the door or call (TBA) for advance bookings.
Finale of the (fishy) Wishes
The Street, Tankerton beach
8pm to 9.30pm
Farewell to the festival in a fishy finale. Come dressed in your mer-masks, waving your maracas and windy things and carrying your willow fish. Featuring a range of special guests and surprises, including the mysterious mermaid.
Or come just to watch and experience….
Kelly’s Heroes Rock Band
The Duke of Cumberland Hotel
9 - 11pm
Classic rock from a classic band
Free entry
Cut the Funk!
Deco 5 Wine Bar, Oxford Street.
9pm
Original jazz, funk, soul and R&B plus a different perspective on some early funky hits.
Free entry
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Friday, July 29, 2011. Start time: 9:00 am. 
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