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“Connected In Time” The Beaney

The Beaney

Discover some of the amazing creatures that used to live on your doorstep, find out why they disappeared and how some will return again soon. Explore the exhibition and become more connected with your wildlife community, find out how wildlife can help your wellbeing, discover what the future may bring and how you can help shape it. Learn about the hippos of Herne Bay and find out how you measure up to a mammoth! For visitors with access needs and those wanting to visit at a quieter time, we have daily dedicated Accessible Sessions running at a reduced capacity and slower pace. BOOK YOUR VISIT ONLINE. Admission is free, with a suggested £3 donation per visitor. The exhibition will run from Saturday 22 January to Sunday 27 March (Closed Mondays). With help and support from Kent Wildlife Trust, Wildwood Trust, Natural England, Canterbury UCA, Bumblebee Conservation Trust and Wild Happy Well. Location: Second Floor, Special Exhibition Gallery, The Beaney

Gavin Esler In Conversation: Prue Leith

Gulbenkian Theatre

The In Conversation series continues with Dame Prue Leith, DBE., DL who will be joining Gavin Esler live in the Gulbenkian Theatre at 18.30 with doors opening at 18.00. Prue Leith’s career has included her own restaurants, catering and cookery school businesses; she’s been a board director of companies such as British Rail, Halifax, Safeway, Whitbread, Woolworths, and Belmond (ex-Orient Express) Hotels. She has published eight novels, a memoir, Relish and 14 cookbooks. Her latest cookbook, The Vegetarian Kitchen, which she co-wrote with her niece Peta Leith, was published in 2020. Prue is probably best known for her role as a judge on The Great British Bake Off, but she has also been a judge on The Great British Menu and My Kitchen Rule