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July 2019
THE CHURCH ON THE EDGE
Artists in Residence. Do you like to be creative? Bring your creative materials and ideas to a Church on the Edge gathering. Join Irene Godfrey and Fiona Spirals who were Artist in Residence in the Church last year, and be inspired by this space in your own way. During their time as Artists in Residence Irene and Fiona worked together & separately, musing on the fabulous history there. Both live locally and are active members of the Friends of St…
Find out more »WIND IN THE WILLOWS
a tale of the much loved story of Rat, Mole and Toad “Hang spring cleaning” cries Mole as he abandons this seasonal task for the call of the world above, and what a world he discovers! The River, The Wild Wood and The Wide World beyond. Mole will experience adventure like never before! Join him as he learns the joys and dangers of living outside of his hole and forges friendships with the logical Rat, formidable Badger, and who can…
Find out more »August 2019
JAZZ IN THE CHURCH
Swing and jive to the Dave Bowdler Trio, plus special guest Clare Harper. Listen (and dance!) to the music of Ray Charles, Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra and more Tickets: £12.50 all profits go to the inspire higham project To reserve a place: Email: friends@stmaryschurchhigham.com Drinks and snacks will be available to buy at the licensed bar
Find out more »September 2019
Heritage Open Days – St Mary’s Church, Higham
Heritage Open Days – St Mary’s Church, Higham 21 September 10.30am - 3.30pm As part of Gravesham's Heritage Open day, which aims to showcase local historical buildings, tours of St Mary's church will be available at 11am 12 noon 1pm and 2pm – tours will last 50 minutes and are free, but donations to the Inspire Higham Project would be welcomed. Tea and cake will be available to buy. The INspire Higham is a major fundraising project – the oak…
Find out more »March 2020
Pond Day
POND DAY SATURDAY 28 MARCH 11AM - 3.00PM Sadly we have had to cancel this event due to the current Coronavirus situation. If it is possible to run the event at a later date when the situation improves we will try to do so, so please keep checking this website for further information. CALLING POND-LOVERS!! Did you know there’s a big pond near to St Mary’s Church? Come to our Pond-ilicious event (which is twinned with Waterweek in East Sussex…
Find out more »April 2020
The TEMPEST
This event has been cancelled due to the current Coronavirus situation. If you have already booked tickets please contact www.thisismytheatre.com or 07732 253311
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SPRING DANCE "Due to the current Coronavirus situation this event is being postponed. We hope to be able to run the event later in the year as an Autumn Dance. Please watch out for news on the new date on this website" SATURDAY 25 APRIL AT 7:30PM An evening of jazz, swing, jive, boogie, and rock & roll at Higham Memorial Hall (School Lane Higham ME3 7JL). Come along to dance the night away, or sit and tap your feet,…
Find out more »May 2020
GUIDED NATURE WALK
GUIDED NATURE WALK We hope to still run this event but it is of course subject to CoVid 19 and further government guidance. Please contact 07960 942044 to check if this event is still running. Higham Marshes SUNDAY 31 MAY MEET AT THE CHURCH FOR A 10AM START Connect to nature with a guided ramble over the Higham marshes to see what flowers, insects, animals, and birds are making their homes on the marshland. David Saunders from the Royal Society…
Find out more »June 2020
DICKENS 150
DICKENS 150 SAT 27 JUNE - 7PM A special evening to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the death of Charles Dickens. Dickens spent his last years living in Higham, where his daughter Kate was married in St Mary’s Church in July 1860 to the brother of the famous author Wilkie Collins. There will be performances from students from Gad's Hill School and local poet and performer James McKay. There will be a licensed bar for drinks and light snacks. Tickets:…
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HIGHAM CHORAL GROUP SUMMER CONCERT
HIGHAM CHORAL GROUP SUMMER CONCERT SAT 18 JULY 7.30PM Come along and enjoy the beautiful music of the Higham Choral Group which was founded in 1962, performing in local venues to raise money for charity. For more details please go to: highamchoral.org.uk
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