An evening of snooker with legend Jimmy White, plus trick shots and jokes from John Virgo.

Colin Phillips is MC and also appearing is Jade Slusarczyk - Sky Sports walk-on girl

Lots of second-hand and antique books for sale - why not come along for a browse?

The Alexander Centre's pop-up tearoom will also be open.

The Friends of Faversham Cottage Hospital Summer Fair: refreshments, cake stall, bottle stall, produce, cards and more to buy, plus tombola.

In January 2008, Humphrey Lyttelton celebrated sixty years as a bandleader, leading a band which he ranked as one of the very best of his career.  It’s hallmark is versatility,reflected in a repertoire which extends from early traditional to modern by way of Ellington and Basie. Humphrey died in April 2008, but the band bearing his name continues to play to appreciative audiences around the country.

The band’s range is also shown by the cast-list of artists whom it has accompanied on disc or in special presentations over the years,among them instrumentalists Buck Clayton and Buddy Tate and singers Jimmy Rushing, Big Joe Turner, Marie Knight, Elkie Brooks,Helen Shapiro and Stacey Kent. Perhaps surprising is an appearance on a CD by the esoteric pop group Radiohead.

The band has had many distinguished arrangers, including Kenny Graham, Buck Clayton, Eddie Harvey and Pete Strange, whom Humph introduced on-stage as ‘our staff arranger’. Not to be forgotten are Humph’sown compositions, of which he recorded well over two hundred, including ‘the medley of his hit’, Bad Penny Blues.

It’s little surprise that the prevailing reaction from audiences was ‘We never thought a jazz concert could have such variety!’

The most important ingredients are, of course, the musicians, all stars in their own right! 

Tony Fisher– Trumpet

Mick Foster –Baritone Sax, Tenor Sax and Clarinet

Jimmy Hastings – AltoSax, Soprano Sax, Clarinet and Flute

Ray Wordsworth –Trombone

Adrian Macintosh –Drums

John Rees-Jones –Double Bass

Ted Beament – Piano

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Kent Roller Disco comes to Faversham!

Skate hire & safety equipment included in the ticket price.

Refreshments available.

Sometimes Always Never, starring Bill Nighy is a drama about words and loss. It tells the story of family with an exceptional Scrabble vocabulary who cannot put their words to use and communicate with each other, and their journey to reconnect. In life, the right words score more than points.

In the Mayor's Parlour and Jubilee Room - locally made crafts for sale, including jewellery, children's knitwear and more

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The Alexander Centre's pop-up tea-room will be open.

Browse stalls exhibiting handicrafts, gift ideas and vintage wares.

Free Entry.

Our pop-up tea-room will be open for this event.

Fire Warden training course open to local businesses and the general public.

Pre-booking is essential.

Course content

A course designed for all members of staff. This course will provide employees with greater fire safety awareness and is designed to increase their confidence in the action to take in case of a fire occurring.

The course includes the theory of combustion, causes of fire and the correct way to tackle a fire using the fire extinguishers available.

• DVD; Get Out Stay Out
• Fire legislation
• The basic chemistry of fire and its differing classes
• Fire fighting procedures
• Causes of fires and their prevention
• Fixed fire fighting installations
• Evacuation assembly point and fire drills
• Fire alarms
• Fire hazards
• Extinguisher recognition and use (theory and practical)

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Cost £37.50 + VAT (£45) per person.

A decade in the making - singer and songwriter Woodsalt releases his debut EP. Inspired by the likes of Bon Iver, Simon and Garfunkel, Jim Croce and many more, it promises to be a magical night of music.

Why not de-clutter, free up some space and sell your unwanted or outgrown kids stuff by having a stall/

Or come along as a buyer to browse for bargains!

See the UK's finest tribute to The Who performing the rock opera 'Tommy', 50 years since its album release + a set of greatest hits.

Who Are You UK are the UK’s hottest The Who tribute – recreating the unique excitement and power of one of rocks greatest ever bands.  From the early hits of the mid-60’s to the rock classics of the 70’s and 80’s – tune after fantastic tune – from Can’t Explain to You Better You Bet, through Pinball Wizard and Wont Get Fooled Again – every one an absolute work of genius from composer Pete Townshend, Roger Daltrey, John Entwhistle and Keith Moon.
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Catch this awesome tribute to The Who – a show not to be missed.

www.whoareyou-tribute.london    

A comedic look at the relationship between a wealthy man with quadriplegia and an unemployed man with a criminal record who's hired to help him.

A remake of the French 2011 film The Intouchables, which was itself inspired by the life of Philippe Pozzo di Borgo. The film follows a paralyzed billionaire (Bryan Cranston) who strikes up an unlikely friendship with a recently paroled convict (Kevin Hart) whom he hires to take care of him.

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Kent Roller Disco comes to Faversham!

Skate hire & safety equipment included in the ticket price.

Refreshments available.

Browse stalls exhibiting handicrafts, gift ideas and vintage wares.

Free Entry.

Our pop-up tea-room will be open for this event.

Without a doubt, THE authentic tribute to Dire Straits in the UK

Experience the magic of Mark Knopfler's incredible band - Dire Straits - performed by 6 super-fans of Mark Knopfler, John Illsley, Terry Williams, Phil Palmer, Chris White, Alan Clarke, Guy Fletcher, Chris Whitten, Pick Withers and Mark's brother David. Inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 2018, their legacy leaves two decades of timeless music for us to enjoy including the rock classics Money for Nothing, Sultans of Swing and many more.

Performed in a way that only fans can deliver, ds:uk are the quintessential Dire Straits tribute show in the UK today - don't miss them!

Back by popular demand after their sell-out performance in 2018.

Join us for an end of term treat to sing-a-long with all your favourite songs from the 2017 hit musical The Greatest Showman!

We strongly encourage fancy dress and there will be prizes for some of the best dressed and best singers!

Our bar will be open selling refreshments, snacks and most importantly popcorn!

Tickets available from The Alexander Centre, Faversham by calling 01795591691 or from reception or online at https://tinyurl.com/y24osz9k

Please note this is a screening of the movie not a live stage show.

Suitability for children: The Greatest Showman is a PG certificate film in the UK and is suitable for all.

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Live Performance. A journey of immersive story-telling and live singalong music spanning three decades from the cheeky traditional ditties and belters from the 1940s and 50s to the vibrant beats of the swinging sixties.

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Lost Revellers are a folk-fusion band playing original compositions and creative arrangements of world folk and jazz tunes, drawing on influences including Gypsy jazz,tango, Celtic and Eastern European folk, and classical music. Performed on violin, accordion,drums/percussion and bass, a Lost Revellers set leaps from a fiery,percussive interpretation of Astor Piazzolla’s Libertango, and a Gypsy jazz take on the Bach Double Violin Concerto, to innovative originals such as ‘Midnight Circus’ and ‘Dystopian Discotheque.

Lost Revellers’ live show combines virtuosity, musical creativity and a high-octane performance which has a wide appeal to any age group.After a busy 2 years including the launch of their debut EP, gigs in venues up and down the country,live radio slots, the use of one of their tracks on the soundtrack of an Italian feature film, a summer of festivals, and a recent tour in Germany, Lost Revellers have been working on their debut album, released in March 2019.

Browse stalls exhibiting handicrafts, gift ideas and vintage wares.

Free Entry.

Our pop-up tea-room will be open for this event.

Faversham Safari - a collection of garage sales around the town. Pop into the Alexander Centre first to collect a map.

There will also be stalls in the Gatefield Hall, and the pop-up tearoom will be open.

To book at stall contact the Alexander Centre - 01795 591691 / bookings@thealexandercentre.com

Charity Auction to fundraise for the Faversham Christmas lights.

Join in the fun and come along and grab a bargain.

Running alongside the Faversham Safari - in the Alexander Centre and all around the town.

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Donations wanted for the auction, if you are able to donate something for the auction, please get in touch:- sittingbourneauctions@hotmail.com

Browse stalls exhibiting handicrafts, gift ideas and vintage wares.

Free Entry.

Our pop-up tea-room will be open for this event.

This 1953 technicolor comedy is a real classic!

A transportation war erupts in a small English village when the government decides to shut down the decrepit railway line. The bus company are in favour, but up in arms are the railway enthusiasts of the village who call on the richest man in the town (played by Stanley Holloway) to help take on and operate the line.

The Alexander Centre is once again proud to be part of the Faversham Hop Festival - in an even bigger and better way this year.

Free live music all day on both Saturday and Sunday - line-up to be announced soon.

Full licensed bar as well as the Ale Shed.

Why not enjoy our quiet sunny garden?

A tea-room is also available to enjoy some tea and cake away from the crowds.

Fleetwood Bac are considered the world's most authentic Fleetwood Mac tribute band (rated one of the Top 5 UK Touring Tribute Shows by The Times newspaper!). Endorsed by Mick Fleetwood himself, they're the first ever band to replicate the legendary 'Rumours' line-up of Stevie/Christine/ Lindsey/John/Mick.

Fleetwood Mac are one of the best-selling bands of all time, with their special blend of soft rock/blues rock and British blues selling over 100 million records. Fleetwood Bac play Fleetwood Mac with all the passion, chemistry and energy of the classic 1970s/80s 'Rumours era'. They've been praised by Stevie Nicks' own website, many Fleetwood Mac fansites and original Fleetwood Mac guitarist, Peter Green, has been to see them.

If you love Fleetwood Mac, this is a tribute show you won't want to miss - this band has played around the world: Dubai, the Cayman Islands, Monte Carlo, St Tropez...and now Faversham.

As part of the weekend-long Faversham Food Festival, the Alexander Centre are proud to host The Drinks Pavilion - an opportunity to sample and buy from drinks suppliers and producers from all over Kent.

There will be a programme of free talks (tbc).

To culminate the festival, the winners of the Ale Trail and the Sausage Trail will be announced at the end of the day.

Anyone interested in having a stall at this event should contact James - events@thealexandercentre.com

Live Performance. Join us for a hootenanny of timeless songs.

With an array of instruments and shakers to try out, audience participation is actively encouraged.

You won't be able to resist a good old sing-song and have a toe-tapping, hand-clapping good time.

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Julian was a child prodigy reed player. He was educated at the Latymer Music School and the London College of Musi where he studied Clarinet with Wilf Keeley and Composition with William Lloyd Webber.

Julian made his TV debut with Acker Bilk when he was just 14. The show featured Julian's teenage Dixieland band "Young Jazz" that included the Sidwell brothers on Trumpet & Trombone, Paul Clarvis on Drums, Andy Cleyndert on Bass, Pete Neighbour on Sax and Sam Brown vocals. At 17 he formed a Modern Jazz quintet and toured Europe with Dave Cliff, Nick Weldon, Andy Cleyndert and Mark Taylor.

He has played on concert, club, festival and broadcast dates with his own bands and with:- Peanuts Hucko, Wild Bill Davison, George Chisholm, Kenny Ball, Don Lusher, Kenny Baker, Cleo Laine & Sir John Dankworth. He has recorded with John Parricelli, Digby Fairweather, Danny Moss, Sam Brown, Roy Williams, Jim Mullen, Marc Almond, Tommy Whittle, George Melly, Joe Brown, Chas & Dave, The Grid and the Spice Girls! He has appeared at Wembley Arena with Meatloaf and in Monaco with Tina Turner.

Julian currently leads The Dream Band his own exciting and melodic Latin-influenced jazz funk sextet featuring keyboard virtuoso Neil Angilley, Canadian Guitar star Dominic Ashworth, Bass ace Chris Dodd, stylish vocalist Jacqui Hicks and the dynamic Mike Bradley on Drums. They have recently returned from a successful European tour where they played the first ever jazz concert in Albania.

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This 1951 classic film, starring Alec Guiness and Stanley Holloway, sees a meek bank clerk who, overseeing the shipment of bullion, joins with an eccentric neighbour to steal gold bars and smuggle them out of the country as miniature Eiffel Towers.

After earning his spurs on the UK comedy circuit Lee became the warm-up man for many TV shows including Have I Got News For You?  Although he had no sporting prowess and he knew next to nothing about football, Lee appeared as a regular panellist in the first five series of They Think It’s All Over during which he won over close to 12 million viewers each week with his quick witted banter. 

Lee's other TV credits include presenting Shark Tank, Saturday Live, Salvage Squad and The Warehouse, and guest appearances on The Stand Up Show and Have I Got News For You. Lee was the creator of Bring Me the Head of Light Entertainment, which ran for five series on Channel 5 between 1997 and 2000. On radio, Lee has guested on The Steve Wright Show, Euromix, Two Men and a Transmitter and The Robert Elms Show. He was team captain on Hold The Front Page. He also presented Wriggling with Eels, a study of Cockney comedians for BBC Radio 4.

In 2000, Lee decided to semi-retire and concentrate on running his comedy venue, the Backyard Comedy Club in London's Bethnal Green, acting as resident compere. His touring shows include ‘Man v Woman’, ‘Too Scared to Leave the House’, Things That Make You Go Aaarggh’ and ‘Comedy Show No.9’ which began in 2016 and was extended into 2017 due to great demand.

Still a regular at the Backyard Comedy Club and elsewhere around the club scene. Lee is preparing for a brand new tour to start in 2018, 'Mucking About'. Lee is also organising a series of comedy nights around Kent called 'The Local Comedy Club'.

http://www.leehurst.com

Elite Elton is a Professional Elton John Tribute Act with an uncanny, authentic resemblance (as mentioned on the BBC) in looks and voice to Sir Elton John, one of the most iconic Superstars of all time.

Elite Elton has performed at many prestigious venues as an Elton John Tribute and appeared on TV and Radio across the World in Countries such as U.S.A, Australia, U.K, Italy, Spain, Switzerland and Croatia.

A remarkable Elton John Lookalike, Elite Elton’s Tribute Act performs Live Piano with Professional Musician Backing Tracks from a huge repertoire of Sir Elton John’s Famous Songs and gives his heart and soul in to every performance to make for a unique and unforgettable evening.

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"Arise Sir Elton! The best Elton Tribute Ever!" John, Devon

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"Thank you Elite Elton so much for the John Lewis Annual Christmas Party. The staff loved it and said it was their best Xmas Party!" Gavin, Events Co-Ordinator for John Lewis Stores, London

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A traditional pantomime with live singalong music.

Let your hair down this Christmas, with Rapunzel!