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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
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!
Whitstable – town, country & seaside: Canterbury Ramblers
Whitstable Harbour (West Gate)
10am to 12.30pm
A 5 mile circular walk taking in part of Whitstable town following the course of the Gorrell stream. The walk, led by Jo Williams, loops through Duncan Downs and returns to the Harbour along the Saxon Shore Way.
Wear suitable footwear – the walk [...]
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.
Create Your Own Masterpieces
Whitstable Library
10am to 11am
Join these fun art sessions and Whitstable Reads by creating colourful collages inspired by the National Gallery paintings in ‘Framed’. The book Framed was inspired by the true story of a collection of paintings hidden away in Wales during World War Two.
For children aged 5 -10 years old.
Free [...]
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 [...]
Postcards from Whitstable
The Whitstable Shop, 34 Harbour Street (meeting point)
11am to 12.15pm
Has Whitstable changed much in the last century? This is your chance to find out and take home the evidence.
Brian Baker takes you for a walk around Whitstable using old postcard pictures to compare the present with the past. Bring a camera to capture [...]
Urban Sports Collective
Coastal Skate Park, between Tankerton and Swaleciffe.
11am to 3.30pm - EVENT TO BE CONFIRMED
Open competition for novice and expert skateboard, BMX and In-Line Skaters. Coaching available 11am to 12pm. Prizes for category winners! All ages welcome but under 16s need parental consent to compete.
Free
Mr. Honk & His Sad Trombone
Umbrella Centre/ St.Mary’s Hall, Oxford Street.
12.10 to 1.10pm
Mr Honk plays in the local brass band. He is a cheery sort of chap with a sunny disposition and a spring in his step, but his trombone only plays the blues. Mr Honk determines to get to the heart of the matter [...]
Mysterious Mermaid
Horsebridge Beach (by Royal Native Oyster Stores)
1pm to 5pm
Visit the mysterious mermaid in her oyster grotter. That’s all we are saying.
Whitstable for Better or Verse! - The Walk
Horsebridge
2pm to 4pm
In this companion event to last Tuesday, you can explore Whitstable through the words of poets Becky Towner and David Milton. A gentle stroll and lyrical observations make this a unique way to take in Whitstable’s history and atmosphere.
Entry £4 (including poetry pack). Tickets from the [...]
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
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 a real potter’s wheel?
Entry £3 per [...]
Create Your Own Masterpieces
Whitstable Library
2pm to 3pm
A second chance to join these fun art sessions and Whitstable Reads by creating colourful collages inspired by the National Gallery paintings in ‘Framed’. The book Framed was inspired by the true story of a collection of paintings hidden away in Wales during World War Two.
For [...]
Grotters and Glows
Reeves Beach
3pm to 5pm
It’s time to start collecting oyster shells. It’s time to make your own glorious grotter. A Whitstable tradition everyone can enjoy. And don’t forget to visit the mysterious mermaid this year.
Grateful thanks to the Oyster Fishery Company and West Whelks for their in-kind support.
Free
Sea Shanties in the Courtyard
The Duke of Cumberland Hotel
6pm (approx.) to 8pm
Great entertainment in the courtyard with full throated seas shanties.
Free entry
Oyster Festival History Walk with Kent Wildlife Trust
Meet outside Hotel Continental, Beach Walk
6pm to 8pm
Discover the history of Whitstable and walk back along the beach to see ‘the Street’, in this walking loop to and from the Hotel Continental.
Led by Kent Wildlife Trust. Dogs welcome on leads.
Free
Blessing of the Waters
Sea Wall / Reeves Beach
6.45pm
This traditional event, appeasing the cruel seas and giving thanks for its bounty, dates back to 1657. Everyone is welcome to join the procession of clergy and choristers for this very special, historic service, which is held annually as near as possible to the Feast Day of St [...]
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.
Glowing Grotters
Reeves Beach
Dusk onwards
When darkness falls, all the grotters built in the afternoon will be lit to provide a magical landscape of glowing oyster shells. Take a stroll along Reeves Beach to see a spectacle unique to Whitstable.
Free
Tiffaney Wells
Deco 5 Wine Bar, Oxford Street.
9pm
Female impersonator extraordinaire. Great costumes, fantastic voice and some risqué banter!
Free entry
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Thursday, July 28, 2011. Start time: 9:00 am. 
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