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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
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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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THE THREE MUSKETEERS
THE THREE MUSKETEERS FRIDAY 21 AUGUST - 7.30PM When young D’Artagnan travels to Paris to join the king’s musketeers he uncovers a plot to discredit Queen Anne in the eyes of King Louis XIII and the country. With Athos, Porthos and Aramis, D’Artagnan now must help to defeat the evil Cardinal Richelieu and Milady de Winter, but their quest will not be easy... An action filled adventure brought to life in a lively staging of this much loved novel complete…
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HERITAGE OPEN DAY
HERITAGE OPEN DAY SATURDAY 19 SEPTEMBER As part of this National Programme the church will be open between 10.30am and 3.30pm. Free Historic Tours by members of the Higham Village History Group will run at 11am 12 noon 2pm and 3pm – no need to book just turn up. All Donations will go to the INSPIRE Higham project. Hot drinks and home-made cakes available to buy. ENQUIRIES: Email: info@highamvillagehistory.org.uk or phone 01634 718285
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