4 IDEAS FORTHEWEEKEND...

1. YULE LOG BAKING DEAL

Do you have kids who love a bit of Bake Off? They can bake a Christmas yule log and get a chocolatey recipe to take home and practice with at the Chequers Kitchen Cookery School in Golf Road, Deal on Saturday, November 24. Learn the skills between 10am and noon on the course which costs £22. To book,call 01304 362288, email info@chequersdeal.co.uk or visit chequersdeal.co.uk

2. FESTIVE MARKET SISSINGHURST

Stock up on some goodies and gifts plus treats for the family at the festive market at Sissinghurst Castle on Saturday, November 24 and Sunday, November 25, between 10.30am and 3pm both days. There will be food, drink and crafts and the East Grinstead Concert Band playing. The shop and restaurant will also be open. More info on 01580 710700 or at nationaltrust.org.uk

3. CHRISTMAS FAIR CANTERBURY

There will be toys aplenty to purchase - both pre-loved and new - at the Pilgrims Hospice Retail Christmas Fair on Saturday, November 24 at Westgate Hall in Westgate Hall Road, Canterbury between 10am and 3pm. There will also be collectables, vintage items and clothes on offer, plus activities and a chance to meet Santa. Purchases help support the work of the hospice. Details at pilgrimshospices.org

4. FESTIVE FAIR GOODNESTONE

Get some gift ideas in picturesque surroundings at Goodnestone Gardens near Canterbury this weekend, with the last event of the year, the Christmas Fair. Taking place on Saturday, November 24, it runs from 10am to 2pm and costs £2 to enter, in aid of Kidney Research. The gardens are closed until next year. For more details go to goodnestone parkgardens.co.uk