Pumpkins Galore!!
In September thoughts turn to eerie goings-on’s as the nation prepares for Halloween fun on the last day of October. Here at the Hop Farm we promise awesome fun at the ‘Pumpkin Party October Half Term festivities – 22-26 October 2007.
Enter the world of ‘Hogwarts’ with a special magic show and be prepared to meet our resident creepie, crawlies on stage! The fun doesn’t stop there as you can get involved in the age-old tradition of apple-bobbing and other great Halloween games including pumpkin party dances.
Halloween is the time for ‘trick or treat’ so be inspired and get creative and make and take away a pumpkin print trick or treat bag with hand printed spiders and bat paper chains to decorate your house.
There will be a daily prize for the best dressed Halloween costume so start getting creative now!
Thursday 13 September 2007
Wednesday 5 September 2007
Wonderful World of Dogs!
Wonderful World of Dogs!
Welcome to the Paws in the Park Show at the Hop Farm at the Kentish Oast Village on Saturday 22nd to Sunday 23rd September 2007.
Growing in popularity and reputation as the UK’s largest outside annual Dog Show this year features exciting Arena events, competitions, demonstrations and trade stands.
Do they have an unusual talent or party trick? Has your dog got what it takes? Find out by entering the brand new ‘My dogs got talent’ competition. See pawsinthepark.net for more details on how to achieve ‘doggy’ fame!
The amazing bond and unique partnership that exists between a dog and his owner is never more clearly seen than during the ‘Paws in the Park’ Arena events. These include, a companion dog show with major Scruffts heat, Obedience show, talented dancing dogs, police dog demonstration team, KC good citizen dog scheme and a musical display with 16 golden retrievers!
Join in with even more fun at a Dogstable obstacle course, fun scurries and a K9 frisbee.
Have a go and enter your dog into the ‘Dash n splash’ long jump event and be in with a chance of winning this coveted title, judged by the star of BBC’s Underdog Show, Richard Curtis.
The show is open to all working, trained and pet dogs to come along with their owners. Enjoy all the attractions of the Hop Farm. Camping is available. All dogs are welcome!
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Editorial Contact Sarah Gray
T: 01622 870802
E: sarah@thehopfarm.co.uk
Welcome to the Paws in the Park Show at the Hop Farm at the Kentish Oast Village on Saturday 22nd to Sunday 23rd September 2007.
Growing in popularity and reputation as the UK’s largest outside annual Dog Show this year features exciting Arena events, competitions, demonstrations and trade stands.
Do they have an unusual talent or party trick? Has your dog got what it takes? Find out by entering the brand new ‘My dogs got talent’ competition. See pawsinthepark.net for more details on how to achieve ‘doggy’ fame!
The amazing bond and unique partnership that exists between a dog and his owner is never more clearly seen than during the ‘Paws in the Park’ Arena events. These include, a companion dog show with major Scruffts heat, Obedience show, talented dancing dogs, police dog demonstration team, KC good citizen dog scheme and a musical display with 16 golden retrievers!
Join in with even more fun at a Dogstable obstacle course, fun scurries and a K9 frisbee.
Have a go and enter your dog into the ‘Dash n splash’ long jump event and be in with a chance of winning this coveted title, judged by the star of BBC’s Underdog Show, Richard Curtis.
The show is open to all working, trained and pet dogs to come along with their owners. Enjoy all the attractions of the Hop Farm. Camping is available. All dogs are welcome!
Ends –
Editorial Contact Sarah Gray
T: 01622 870802
E: sarah@thehopfarm.co.uk
South East’s most established Wedding Extravaganza
Plan your dream wedding at the South East’s most
established Wedding Extravaganza, in association with The Wedding Experience on the 7th October 2007
Find everything you need to plan the wedding of your dreams at the South East’s most established Wedding Extravaganza. The event will bring together future brides from across the region for an opportunity to meet with a wide range of wedding professionals, ready to turn their big day into a spectacular day to remember.
Now in its 9th year The Hop Farm’s Wedding Extravaganza attracts a multitude of exhibitors including cakes, flowers, photographers, invitation designs, rings, accessories and the all-important dress! As the first show with the new team of The Wedding Experience and The Hop Farm, the October 7th event should be the biggest and best yet.
There are 3 professionally choreographed fashion shows during the day showcasing the latest designs for the entire wedding party. An ideal opportunity for the groom, the bridesmaids and mother of the bride to all find that perfect outfit.
Entry to the Wedding Extravaganza is just £3 for adults and £2 for children and includes entry to all of The Hop Farm’s attractions including the Shire horses, animal farm and indoor play area.
Full details of The Hop Farm’s Wedding Extravaganza on www.wedding-experience.co.uk
Details regarding facilities for weddings and receptions at The Hop Farm can be found on www.thehopfarm.co.uk
established Wedding Extravaganza, in association with The Wedding Experience on the 7th October 2007
Find everything you need to plan the wedding of your dreams at the South East’s most established Wedding Extravaganza. The event will bring together future brides from across the region for an opportunity to meet with a wide range of wedding professionals, ready to turn their big day into a spectacular day to remember.
Now in its 9th year The Hop Farm’s Wedding Extravaganza attracts a multitude of exhibitors including cakes, flowers, photographers, invitation designs, rings, accessories and the all-important dress! As the first show with the new team of The Wedding Experience and The Hop Farm, the October 7th event should be the biggest and best yet.
There are 3 professionally choreographed fashion shows during the day showcasing the latest designs for the entire wedding party. An ideal opportunity for the groom, the bridesmaids and mother of the bride to all find that perfect outfit.
Entry to the Wedding Extravaganza is just £3 for adults and £2 for children and includes entry to all of The Hop Farm’s attractions including the Shire horses, animal farm and indoor play area.
Full details of The Hop Farm’s Wedding Extravaganza on www.wedding-experience.co.uk
Details regarding facilities for weddings and receptions at The Hop Farm can be found on www.thehopfarm.co.uk
Thursday 9 August 2007
The Hop Farm Beer Festival
Thursday 6th to Sunday 9th September 2007
Take this opportunity to sample an array of local ales from the Kent region at The Hop Farm Beer Festival. This year is the first year The Hop Farm will be hosting the festival organised by the SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers) and combined with the spectacular Oast village and backdrop of a once fully working hop farm the event should provide a traditional setting for a great day out.
Over 30 breweries in the South East have booked in to enter over 100 beers competing in categories to include Best Bitters, Strong Ales, Milds and Speciality Beers. The Beer festival will also include craft brewed, traditionally matured continental style lagers produced by breweries in the South East. The judging panel will comprise of Senior SIBA Members, Brewers and Famous Beer Writers.
With Morris dancing and country music the Festival will be packed with activities for the whole family to enjoy. There will also be an opportunity to sample and buy some of Kent's best local produce and other foods from around the world at the Food Fair on the 8th – 9th September.
Opening Times
The Festival will be open to visitors on: Thursday 6th September 5pm until 11pm Friday 7th September 11am until 11pm Saturday 8th September 11am until 11pm Sunday 9th September 11am until 5pm (Subject to supplies)
If you book tickets in advance for The Hop Farm Beer Festival you will be provided with admission to the event, 3 Beer Tokens (1 token = 1/2 pint of Beer value £1.10) and access to all the attractions of The Hop Farm at the Kentish Oast Village.
Admissions
Adults/ Seniors - If you book in advance it's £7.50 and you receive 3 Beer Tokens. On the gate it's £7.50 and you receive 2 Beer Tokens
Children - £6.50 on the gate and in advance.
Camping - £10 per pitch, per night: Must be booked in advance
For full event details and discounted advance tickets visit www.thehopfarm.co.uk
Take this opportunity to sample an array of local ales from the Kent region at The Hop Farm Beer Festival. This year is the first year The Hop Farm will be hosting the festival organised by the SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers) and combined with the spectacular Oast village and backdrop of a once fully working hop farm the event should provide a traditional setting for a great day out.
Over 30 breweries in the South East have booked in to enter over 100 beers competing in categories to include Best Bitters, Strong Ales, Milds and Speciality Beers. The Beer festival will also include craft brewed, traditionally matured continental style lagers produced by breweries in the South East. The judging panel will comprise of Senior SIBA Members, Brewers and Famous Beer Writers.
With Morris dancing and country music the Festival will be packed with activities for the whole family to enjoy. There will also be an opportunity to sample and buy some of Kent's best local produce and other foods from around the world at the Food Fair on the 8th – 9th September.
Opening Times
The Festival will be open to visitors on: Thursday 6th September 5pm until 11pm Friday 7th September 11am until 11pm Saturday 8th September 11am until 11pm Sunday 9th September 11am until 5pm (Subject to supplies)
If you book tickets in advance for The Hop Farm Beer Festival you will be provided with admission to the event, 3 Beer Tokens (1 token = 1/2 pint of Beer value £1.10) and access to all the attractions of The Hop Farm at the Kentish Oast Village.
Admissions
Adults/ Seniors - If you book in advance it's £7.50 and you receive 3 Beer Tokens. On the gate it's £7.50 and you receive 2 Beer Tokens
Children - £6.50 on the gate and in advance.
Camping - £10 per pitch, per night: Must be booked in advance
For full event details and discounted advance tickets visit www.thehopfarm.co.uk
TRAVEL THE WORLD WITH THE HOP FARM THIS SUMMER
You needn’t book an extravagant break this summer to see the world. Each week during the school holidays a different part of the world comes to The Hop Farm.
Arabian Antics Monday 30th July - Friday 3rd August
Start the summer with a special appearance from Dora The Explorer on Monday 30th July. She takes us to the Middle East for the start of the world tour. The search for Tutan Karmuun, Belly Dancing with the Hop Squad and Comedy Camel Racing!!
Hawaii Hullaballo Monday 6th August - Friday 10th August
Hit the waves with Spongebob Squarepants, appearing on Monday 6th August. Summer Games, Limbo Competitions and some funky Steel Drums!
Yankee Doodle Doo Monday 13th August - Friday 17th August
Scooby Doo is dropping in on Monday 13th August for the cowboy theme featuring Tin Can Alley and Hoop the Cactus, a Wild West Show and an all American Blues review Show.
Polar Pandemonian Monday 20th August - Friday 24th August
Winter woolies at the ready! Pingu joins The Hop Farm on Monday 20th August. Rodeo Reindeer, Snow Machines and Christmas Singalongs!
Barmy Britain Monday 27th August - Wednesday 29th August
The Hop Farm steps back in time with traditional British seaside entertainment. Punch and Judy Shows, Coconut Shires and Seaside Games.
Each day is themed and activities include games, puppet shows, magic shows and Singalongs with the entertainment team The Hop Squad and special appearances from Hopper the Rabbit.
Get messy in the Make and Take zone creating and decorating your own hot air balloon using colourful balloons, straws and card.
For full event details and discounted advance tickets visit www.thehopfarm.co.uk
Arabian Antics Monday 30th July - Friday 3rd August
Start the summer with a special appearance from Dora The Explorer on Monday 30th July. She takes us to the Middle East for the start of the world tour. The search for Tutan Karmuun, Belly Dancing with the Hop Squad and Comedy Camel Racing!!
Hawaii Hullaballo Monday 6th August - Friday 10th August
Hit the waves with Spongebob Squarepants, appearing on Monday 6th August. Summer Games, Limbo Competitions and some funky Steel Drums!
Yankee Doodle Doo Monday 13th August - Friday 17th August
Scooby Doo is dropping in on Monday 13th August for the cowboy theme featuring Tin Can Alley and Hoop the Cactus, a Wild West Show and an all American Blues review Show.
Polar Pandemonian Monday 20th August - Friday 24th August
Winter woolies at the ready! Pingu joins The Hop Farm on Monday 20th August. Rodeo Reindeer, Snow Machines and Christmas Singalongs!
Barmy Britain Monday 27th August - Wednesday 29th August
The Hop Farm steps back in time with traditional British seaside entertainment. Punch and Judy Shows, Coconut Shires and Seaside Games.
Each day is themed and activities include games, puppet shows, magic shows and Singalongs with the entertainment team The Hop Squad and special appearances from Hopper the Rabbit.
Get messy in the Make and Take zone creating and decorating your own hot air balloon using colourful balloons, straws and card.
For full event details and discounted advance tickets visit www.thehopfarm.co.uk
Sporting Clubs and Associations sign up for Sports 4 All at The Hop Farm
The Hop Farm has joined forces with KOS Media and Persil to present the best of Kent’s sporting clubs and activities. Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th will see The Hop Farm transformed into a sporting haven for all ages and levels of fitness. The fantastic news is that over 25 sporting clubs and associations have signed up to participate in this year’s brand new sporting event.
Supported by the Kent Sports Development Unit, the people of Kent will be encouraged to take up a new sport or pick up a sport they have participated in previously. Event Manager Karen McCaughan comments “With the constant media attention on obesity and maintaining a healthy lifestyle most of us know we should be more active but it isn’t easy to find an activity that we enjoy and fits in with a hectic lifestyle. I’m sure visitors will be amazed by the diverse range of sporting experiences available locally. Whether it’s golf, tennis, rambling or martial arts that’s your thing we plan to give you a chance to try it out and locate your nearest activity centre or club.”
The event will feature a huge raft of sporting clubs and associations with the likes of Cycle UK, Invicta Valiants, KIXX Martial Arts, The Weald of Kent Gymnastics Club and many more. Have-a-go activities will include the impressive 8m high Mont Blanc climbing wall and the chance to watch all day competitions including a Kent Polocrosse tournament. We’ll also be featuring sports from the mainstream to the more unusual including the daredevil of the BMX riders from BADBMX, the amazing skills of the London Wheelchair Rugby Club plus new sports such as Rock-it-Ball and Dodgeball. Or for those who want to save their energy for later most clubs and associations will be on hand to offer skills tuition or taster sessions.
With 400 acres of flat land in the heart of the Kent countryside, there’s no better place to showcase the county’s best sporting activities than The Hop Farm.
Persil will be sponsoring the event, as part of a series of family events across the UK. A chance to have fun, get active and get dirty together! No need to worry about dirt it's all part of learning and Persil's brilliant cleaning performance will get your clothes clean. Visit www.persil.com for more details. Persil will be giving out various goodies at the event!
Save 20% by booking in advance at www.thehopfarm.co.uk
Supported by the Kent Sports Development Unit, the people of Kent will be encouraged to take up a new sport or pick up a sport they have participated in previously. Event Manager Karen McCaughan comments “With the constant media attention on obesity and maintaining a healthy lifestyle most of us know we should be more active but it isn’t easy to find an activity that we enjoy and fits in with a hectic lifestyle. I’m sure visitors will be amazed by the diverse range of sporting experiences available locally. Whether it’s golf, tennis, rambling or martial arts that’s your thing we plan to give you a chance to try it out and locate your nearest activity centre or club.”
The event will feature a huge raft of sporting clubs and associations with the likes of Cycle UK, Invicta Valiants, KIXX Martial Arts, The Weald of Kent Gymnastics Club and many more. Have-a-go activities will include the impressive 8m high Mont Blanc climbing wall and the chance to watch all day competitions including a Kent Polocrosse tournament. We’ll also be featuring sports from the mainstream to the more unusual including the daredevil of the BMX riders from BADBMX, the amazing skills of the London Wheelchair Rugby Club plus new sports such as Rock-it-Ball and Dodgeball. Or for those who want to save their energy for later most clubs and associations will be on hand to offer skills tuition or taster sessions.
With 400 acres of flat land in the heart of the Kent countryside, there’s no better place to showcase the county’s best sporting activities than The Hop Farm.
Persil will be sponsoring the event, as part of a series of family events across the UK. A chance to have fun, get active and get dirty together! No need to worry about dirt it's all part of learning and Persil's brilliant cleaning performance will get your clothes clean. Visit www.persil.com for more details. Persil will be giving out various goodies at the event!
Save 20% by booking in advance at www.thehopfarm.co.uk
Noddy’s Summer Tour Comes to The Hop Farm
Thursday 30th August to Sunday 2nd September 2007
Noddy and his Toyland friends Big-Ears, Tessie Bear, Mr Plod and those naughty goblins Sly and Gobbo will be making a special appearance at The Hop Farm as part of their sensational UK tour.
The tour is a must for all Noddy fans and is jam-packed full of activities, shows and games for the whole family to enjoy. The Noddy Summer Tour has more Noddy themed fun and games than ever before, with activities created to give Noddy fans a truly magical day out:
Meet Noddy and his friends: Watch and join in with Noddy and his friends on their Toyland parade, and look out for those mischievous goblins Sly and Gobbo, as you never know when they might show up to cause trouble! Children also get the chance to meet and greet Noddy!
Come and see Noddy’s car: There are plenty of opportunities for children and parents to have their pictures taken with Noddy and, for an extra special treat, children can sit in Noddy’s car.
Story Time with Noddy: See Noddy and his friends put on two special performances a day to delight the crowd.
Dance time: Children and parents can join Noddy and his friends in a series of fun dances. There are even prizes for the best dancer - young or old!
Children’s Tales: The Laconic Theatre Company presents three half-hour shows based on classic children’s tales.
Each day a super prize will be awarded to one child who attends dressed as their favourite character, as well as to the winners of the daily colouring competition. Drinks and refreshments will be available throughout the day, including healthy options, and there will be special merchandise stands where Noddy fans will be able to buy Noddy toys and souvenirs to remember their day.
Guests can also enjoy a huge range of additional free activities, including clown and puppet shows, bouncy castles and a mini-adventure playground for small children.
Book your advance tickets now and save money at www.thehopfarm.co.uk.
Noddy and his Toyland friends Big-Ears, Tessie Bear, Mr Plod and those naughty goblins Sly and Gobbo will be making a special appearance at The Hop Farm as part of their sensational UK tour.
The tour is a must for all Noddy fans and is jam-packed full of activities, shows and games for the whole family to enjoy. The Noddy Summer Tour has more Noddy themed fun and games than ever before, with activities created to give Noddy fans a truly magical day out:
Meet Noddy and his friends: Watch and join in with Noddy and his friends on their Toyland parade, and look out for those mischievous goblins Sly and Gobbo, as you never know when they might show up to cause trouble! Children also get the chance to meet and greet Noddy!
Come and see Noddy’s car: There are plenty of opportunities for children and parents to have their pictures taken with Noddy and, for an extra special treat, children can sit in Noddy’s car.
Story Time with Noddy: See Noddy and his friends put on two special performances a day to delight the crowd.
Dance time: Children and parents can join Noddy and his friends in a series of fun dances. There are even prizes for the best dancer - young or old!
Children’s Tales: The Laconic Theatre Company presents three half-hour shows based on classic children’s tales.
Each day a super prize will be awarded to one child who attends dressed as their favourite character, as well as to the winners of the daily colouring competition. Drinks and refreshments will be available throughout the day, including healthy options, and there will be special merchandise stands where Noddy fans will be able to buy Noddy toys and souvenirs to remember their day.
Guests can also enjoy a huge range of additional free activities, including clown and puppet shows, bouncy castles and a mini-adventure playground for small children.
Book your advance tickets now and save money at www.thehopfarm.co.uk.
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