September 2025

Hello and welcome to the latest edition of the What’s On In Kent newsletter!

This month has been another fantastic one, with lots of great events happening across the country. Our Kentish Lady trip was a big success - thank you to everyone who joined us! You can catch a video of the day in this newsletter.

In this month’s newsletter you will find: * ‘Networking With A Difference’ on the Kentish Lady * Next Stop - Foraging Event at Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway * Halloween Events * Upcoming Partner Events you won’t want to miss! * Monte Carlo Madness Challenge - See how the trip went!

‘Networking With A Difference’ on The Kentish Lady

** Networking With A Difference - Kentish Lady Voyage

Another successful voyage! On Tuesday, we set sail on the River Medway for our third trip aboard the Kentish Lady Hire Cruisers. Departing from the Archbishop’s Palace in Maidstone, we cruised upriver to Allington Castle for an exclusive private tour.

This special outing was part of our Networking With A Difference events, bringing people together in unique settings to connect, collaborate, and enjoy something memorable along the way.

To stay updated on all upcoming Networking With A Difference events, head over to our new Networking With A Difference website which is now live: https://lnkd.in/eAKn2D5i

Thanks also to Jack McGowan from the What’s On In Kent team for capturing the day in this great video - take a look below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1minDPq-BFE

** Next Stops for ‘Networking With A Difference’:

We’ve got two exciting events lined up in our Networking With A Difference in October:

Foraging at Bredgar & Wormshill Light Railway Discover the edible treasures of nature on a relaxed, beginner-friendly foraging walk. A great chance to connect outdoors and learn something new together.

Bredgar & Wormshill Railway, Sittingbourne, ME9 8AT Saturday 4th October 2025, 10:30–12:30 BST (doors open 10am)

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Chapel Down Group Join us for a unique networking experience at England’s leading winemaker, Chapel Down, where business meets a taste of the vineyard.

Chapel Down, Tenterden Tuesday 14th October 2025 Book Chapel Down Tickets (https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/kent/chapel-down-winery/networking-with-a-difference-at-chapel-down-winery/2025-10-14/10:30/t-plzlzov)

Afternoon Tea with a Difference

Join us at the beautiful Hempstead House Hotel & Spa for a delightful afternoon filled with unique treats and surprises. What’s on in Kent are pleased to bring you another Networking With A Difference event in Sittingbourne Kent.

Hempstead House Hotel Wednesday 12th November 2025, 2:00PM

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Chilston Park We're returning to one of our favourite and highly popular venues for the last Networking With A Difference meeting of 2025, Chilston Park Hotel. You'll enjoy superb hospitality and gain fascinating insights into this exclusive Handpicked Hotels Group property.

Chilston Park Tuesday 2nd December 2025, 10:30AM

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Networking With A Difference is now official!

As many of you know who have been to our network events, we have always referred to our events as Networking With A Difference, because that’s exactly what they are and what we do. We are now pleased to confirm that we have a new page with a web address of NetworkingWithADifference.com (http://www.NetworkingWithADifference.com) brought to you by ‘What’s On In Kent’ and we will be having a full website live soon.

Tell us about you upcoming Halloween events and pumpkin picking

Hosting a Halloween Event or Pumpkin Picking This Autumn? Spooky season is just around the corner, and Kent is ready! If you're planning any Halloween events, pumpkin picking, or autumn-themed activities, make sure they're listed on What's On in Kent- the go-to guide for what's happening across the county.

Already a partner? Don’t forget to log in and add your events! Not a partner yet? Get in touch - we’d love to talk you through how to sign up and start sharing your events with thousands of local visitors.

Neon Monster Slime Workshop - Millbrook Garden Centre Gravesend

20th October 2025 View event (https://whatsoninkent.com/events/3564-neon-monster-slime-workshop)

The Spellcasters Studio Craft Workshop - Millbrook Garden Centre Staplehurst

22nd October 2025 View event (https://whatsoninkent.com/events/3569-the-spellcasters-studio-craft-workshop)

Halloween Trains and Ghost Hunt at Bredgar Railway - Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway Wednesday 22nd Oct – Sunday 26th Oct 11am – 2pm View event (https://whatsoninkent.com/events/3560-halloween-trains-and-ghost-hunt-at-bredgar-railway)

Revenge of the Scarecrow - Murder Mystery Dinner - Hempstead House Hotel & Spa

Saturday 18th October 2025 View event (https://whatsoninkent.com/events/3436-revenge-of-the-scarecrow---murder-mystery-dinner)

Family Halloween Disco at Village Maidstone - Village Hotel Maidstone

26th October 2025 View event (https://whatsoninkent.com/events/3436-revenge-of-the-scarecrow---murder-mystery-dinner)

Halloween Trail - Betteshanger Country Park

25th October - 2nd November 2025 View event (https://whatsoninkent.com/events/3508-halloween-trail)

Halloween Floral Pumpkin Workshop - Cave Hotel and Golf Resort

27th October 2025

View event (https://whatsoninkent.com/events/3484-halloween-floral-pumpkin-workshop)

New Partner Tilia Yoga, Foraging and Forrest Bathing

Yoga Tilia Yoga offers Hatha and Vinyasa classes with a heart-centered approach, suitable for beginners and advanced students. Sessions include public classes, outdoor workshops, corporate programs, and school sessions.

Foraging Tilia Yoga leads beginner-friendly foraging walks, teaching participants to identify edible plants while connecting with nature and slowing down to appreciate the outdoors.

Forest Bathing Tilia Yoga provides forest bathing sessions for individuals, groups, and corporate events, helping participants relax, reconnect with nature, and experience the restorative energy of the woods. View Tilia Yoga’s Profile (https://whatsoninkent.com/partner_profiles/396)

Below you can see just a few of our upcoming partner events:

https://whatsoninkent.com/events/3330-pick-your-own-fruit-weekends

Pick Your Own Fruit Weekends - Brogdale Collections

Every weekend

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https://whatsoninkent.com/events/3330-pick-your-own-fruit-weekends

Annual Gala and Young Engineers Workshop - Bredgar and Wormshill Light Railway

5th October 2025

View Event (https://whatsoninkent.com/events/3539-annual-gala-and-young-engineers-workshop)

https://whatsoninkent.com/events/3570-owl-encounter-with-sky-birds-of-prey

Owl Encounter with Sky Birds of Prey - Millbrook Garden Centre Staplehurst

23rd October 2025

View Event (https://whatsoninkent.com/events/3570-owl-encounter-with-sky-birds-of-prey)

https://whatsoninkent.com/events/3480-young-shots

Young Shots - West Kent Shooting School

21st October 2025

View Event (https://whatsoninkent.com/events/3480-young-shots)

https://whatsoninkent.com/partner_profiles/339-combat-laser-games

October Partner Highlight

West Kent Shooting School

Set in 20 acres of partially wooded and landscaped grounds, West Kent Shooting School offers a comprehensive English Sporting layout with over 100 different combinations of targets, including a 100ft Raywing High Tower.

The range is carefully laid out to provide a totally natural setting for extensive shooting for both novices and experts, all within the beautiful tranquillity of rural Kent, close to Royal Tunbridge Wells.

West Kent Shooting School are also offering 30% Off for Young Shooters / Families.

Host your corproate event at West Kent Shooting

Also West Kent Shooting are offering 15% off instructor and room hire fees on corporate bookings made before 1st November!

Exclusive What’s On In Kent offer with DFDS

As a customer of one of DFDS partners, you can take advantage of an exclusive offer! We have offers on our routes from Dover to Dunkirk or Calais.

10% discount on transportation rates on Dover – France and France – Dover crossings, plus option to select free Priority Boarding during the booking process (only available to add during initial booking - not available afterwards)

Book online or by calling us on 0871 522 9977 and quote “What's on in Kent”. Calls will be charged at 13p per minute plus your telephone company's access charge. View Exclusive Offer Here (https://whatsoninkent.com/special_offers/89-10-off-ferries-from-france---dover-and-dover---france)

Congratulations

We’re delighted to share some wonderful news from across the team!

Please join us in congratulating our valued colleague Nick on his recent wedding to his wife Natasha - we wish them both a lifetime of happiness together.

We also send huge congratulations to Harry, one of our fantastic drivers, and his partner Amber, on the arrival of their beautiful baby boy Rocco. Wishing the whole family joy and precious moments together.

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Monte Carlo Madness Challenge - How did the trip go?

We were thrilled to share highlights from the incredible Monte Carlo Madness Event! Our route took us through some of the most stunning destinations in France: Reims, Dijon, Lyon, Avignon, Cannes, St Tropez, and finally, the glittering streets of Monte Carlo. The event was a fantastic experience, combining thrilling drives, scenic views, and the camaraderie of fellow car enthusiasts.

The adventure didn’t stop there! The day after the event, we went to San Remo in Italy, where we received kind assistance from Guiseppe and David from Autofficcina Mercuri Garage, who expertly fixed the exhaust heat shield on our car for a very reasonable fee - we were very grateful to them.

From San Remo, we drove to Nice Airport and left the car there, before continuing our journey. We then drove from Nice to Lake Como and onward to Milan. From there, we took a scenic road trip through Italy and France, with an overnight stop in Dijon. We finally headed back to Calais to catch the ferry to Dover with our partner, DFDS.

It was an unforgettable adventure, and we were delighted to share every moment of it!

Thank you again to all of our sponsors.

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Watch our video from the Monte Carlo Madness Challenge! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vu6gcJby_EI

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