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With lots of things going on in Kent over the Easter holiday, here are a few which are happening in the Shepway and Dover districts.

Please contact the event organiser as many events have limited places or login to the websites for more details.


Wednesday 20th April 2011

Fossil Fun day for children and families

10am to 12noon and 2pm to 4pm
Folkestone Library
2 Grace Hill
Folkestone
CT20 1HD

Contact 01303 715230
There are 2 sessions, the first is 10am-12noon and the second 2pm-4pm. It is not a drop in session so children need to arrive at the start times.
Activities include:
-Uncover the bones of a Tyrannosaurus Rex
-Go on a dinosaur hunt
-Create your own fossil
-See real dinosaur bones

Both sessions are free but places are strictly limited.
Tickets are available from the library counter. Please specify which session you would like to book when you collect your tickets.

Wednesday 20th April 2011

Brockhill Park - Craft Works

Discover the forest and make some traditional craft works.
This event is suitable for children under 12 years. Children must be accompanied by an adult (one adult per child). Bring along suitable clothing and footwear.

Booking required on 08458 247 600.
Two sessions available: 10am-12pm and 1pm-3pm

Contact Brockhill Country Park 01303 266327
kentcountryparks@kent.gov.uk 
http://www.kent.gov.uk/kentcountryparks

Friday 22nd April 2011

MEET FIFI AND BUMBLE THIS EASTER AT BOUVERIE PLACE
Bouverie Place Shopping Centre
Alexandra Gardens
Folkestone
CT20 1AU
12noon
Contact Emma.Walton@eu.jll.com
Under-5s will love to meet Fifi and Bumble from popular tots TV show Fifi and the Flowertots this Easter at Bouverie Place Shopping Centre.

The enchanting duo will be in the centre on Good Friday, Friday 22 April and are looking forward to meeting youngsters and posing for pictures throughout the day, at 12noon, 1.30pm, 2.30pm and 3.30pm.
Fifi is a Forget-Me-Not who loves playing with her friends and looking after the flowers in her garden. Bumble is a bee and is Fifi's best friend. You can watch Fifi and the Flowertots weekday mornings on Five and weekends on Nick Jr.

Friday 22nd April 2011+ more dates
Saturday 23rd April 2011
Sunday 24th April 2011
Monday 25th April 2011
Tuesday 26th April 2011

Brenzett Easter fly-in

10am-5pm
Family Fun, Heritage & Gardens, Museums & Galleries
Brenzett Aeronautical Museum Trust, Romney Marsh
Easter event for all the family
The annual Easter kite fly-in at Brenzett Aeronautical Museum, and new for this year a few vintage tractors and a full size hot air balloon if the wind is not enough for the kites.
Ivychurch Road
Brenzett
Romney Marsh
TN29 0EE
Contact  admin@media-services.co.uk 
http://brenzettaero.co.uk

Saturday 23rd April 2011

St Georges day & Easter celebrations & parade

Folkestone Town Centre
Folkestone
Contact 01303 850522

Friday 22/23 April 2011+ more dates

Creative Quarter
The Old High Street & Tontine Street
Folkestone
CT20 1RL
Easter Craft Emporium
Auctions & Markets, Family Fun
Creative Quarter, Folkestone
Browse and buy craft event
Contact lucy@creativefoundation.org.uk 
http://www.creativefoundation.org.uk

Sunday 24th April 2011+ more dates

Easter Trail
Brockhill Country Park
Saltwood
Hythe
CT21 4HL
Contact Brockhill Country Park 01303 266327
kentcountryparks@kent.gov.uk 
http://www.kent.gov.uk/kentcountryparks
Drop in, no booking required.
12pm-4pm
A self guided walk and chance for you to walk off that chocolate! Work with your family and friends to complete the trail around the country park.
Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult.
No booking required.

Various dates from 1 April 2011

Elham Valley Railway Museum
Step back in time to the 1930s and visit the Elham Valley Railway Museum featuring local history, artefacts and memorabilia of the golden age of the railway. The bygone age has been lovingly recreated along with largest running railway model of the Channel Tunnel.

Times:01 Apr - 31 Aug 2011 Sat, Sun 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 25 Apr 2011 Mon, Easter Monday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 02 May 2011, Early May Bank Holiday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 30 May 2011, Spring Bank Holiday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 29 Aug 2011, Summer Bank Holiday 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Full Price: £2.00
Child: £1.00
Sr. Citizens: £1.00
http://www.elhamvalleylinetrust.org

Friday 22, Saturday 23 and Monday 25 April

A range of entertainment for the whole family has been rounded up for the Dover Big Screen this Easter Bank Holiday – with special free showings of Toy Story 1, 2 and 3 from 11am on (respectively).
As well as showing Toy Story 1 (PG) on Friday, 2 (U) on Saturday and 3 (U) on Monday on the Big Screen, there will be entertainment around the screen, including the chance on Saturday to print your favourite Toy Story character on a T-shirt to take away.

 
The screen in Dover Market Square will also be showing images and words from the ‘I Love Dover’ text event after Toy Story 2 on Saturday 23 April, and residents and visitors will be able to play screen bingo and win special prizes.
For more information, please see the DDC website at www.dover.gov.uk  or follow Dover Big Screen on Facebook and Twitter.

Anyone using this guide is advised to contact the person listed or check the relevant website before setting out to ensure the details are correct

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