Things to see and do in Thanet, September 6-8

‘What does addiction mean to you?’

Gap Project, Queens Road Baptist Church, Broadstairs.

Last day today (September 6) open until 2pm.

All artworks created by service users and staff from the Thanet Hub’s art group.

The exhibition has pieces created by Forward Trust participants, using art to express themselves.

Art is one of the therapeutic techniques Forward Trust embraces to support service users overcome their addictions. Many don’t realise that the illness of addiction often comes from emotional issues which service users do not feel safe sharing. Art gives the service users a platform of expression. For more information about the service Forward Trust offers, contact: forwardtrust.org.uk

http://www.forwardtrust.org.uk/…/art-exhibition-in…

Heritage Open Days

The annual Heritage Open Days festival takes place from Friday 6 September to Sunday 15 September and Thanet has more than 30 venues taking part.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the festival and to celebrate, isle venues and experiences are participating in the national scheme with opportunities to discover Thanet’s rich history, architecture and culture, free of charge.

This year’s theme is ‘Routes, Networks and Connections’. People are invited to delve into the rich tapestry of history through the movement of people and ideas.

In Thanet, the festival includes:

A Guided Walk in Margate: Discover the fascinating architecture of six historic squares and learn about the notable residents who lived and worked there.

The Palace Cinema in Broadstairs: Explore the unique story of this iconic cinema and delve into local film heritage.

Historic Ramsgate: Visit Ramsgate’s oldest street, Paradise, home to retired sea captains in the early 18th century, and enjoy sea shanties and characters in period costume.

An Augustine Camino Mini Pilgrimage: Walk from Minster Abbey to the Shrine of St. Augustine in Ramsgate, uncovering stories of saints, scholars, Vikings, and powerful princesses along the way.

Heritage Open Days provides an opportunity to experience lesser-known venues and those that are not generally open to members of the public, including India House in Margate and St. Edward’s Presbytery in Ramsgate.

Thanet’s local history will be explored during engaging talks, including two relating to Ramsgate’s Royal Harbour and its new Heritage Harbour status and a special guided Dickens Town Trail in Broadstairs.

New venues are participating in the Heritage Open Days programme for 2024, including Holy Trinity Church, Radford House and Paradise in Ramsgate, and the Walpole Bay Hotel and Museum in Margate.

Free entry will be offered on specific dates during the festival at the Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens in Birchington; the Margate Caves and The Wonderworks in Margate; the Dickens House Museum in Broadstairs; and the Italianate Glasshouse and The Grange in Ramsgate.

St John’s Church in Margate is also open and will include music from David Lammer.

Full line up at: From Palace Cinema to India House and Paradise – more than 30 Thanet venues to take part in Heritage Open Days

Grease

Now- 7th September, 7.30pm, The Granville Theatre

Voted the world’s best loved musical, catch Danny, Sandy, The T-Birds & the Pink Ladies singing the nation’s most loved songs from the hit motion picture in this high energy, ELECTRIFYIN’ musical smash hit.

From £22.00 + £2.50 booking fee Book now

Ramsgate Art Group exhibition

Now until September 11, York Street Gallery Ramsgate

Ramsgate Art Group for their annual exhibition with over 60 artworks including drawings, watercolours, acrylics and photographs.

Open Tuesday – Saturday – 10.30am – 4.00pm and Sunday – 11am – 4pm

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial outdoor cinema

6th September, The Oval Bandstand and Lawns

Doors open at 6pm (drinks and snacks available), Film runs 7.35pm – 9.30pm

The Oval Bar will be onsite serving a wide selection of drinks including beer, prosecco, wines, spirits, cocktails, and soft drinks. Hot drinks, cold drinks, popcorn and cinema treats will be available at The Oval Kiosk and Bar. Card payment is accepted and the preferred method of payment.

Deckchair seating is for those that have booked a deckchair ticket.

Tickets are issued by e-tickets and are strictly non-transferable and non-refundable.

If it rains the cinema will go ahead and there will not be a refund.

£10 + booking fee  Book now

Laetitia Sadier Source Ensemble

6th September, 7.30pm, Ramsgate Music Hall

Following the Stereolab gigs in 2019 and her solo show in 2021, this time it’s Laetitia Sadier Source Ensemble who deliver the goods, celebrating the release of her new, critically-acclaimed album ‘Rooting For Love’.

Tickets £15 Book now

EMPIRE: First Friday

6th September, 6pm-9pm,Marine Studios, 17 Albert Terrace, Margate

Join Marine Studios for the September First Friday event, curated and hosted by Kent-based Phoetrystra (Photo Poet) Michi Masumi

The evening will be an exploration into how art and poetry capture and critique the British Empire’s influence and legacy – it begins at 6.45pm with a welcome by Michi. During the evening Michi will read poetry showcasing diverse voices and experiences; present an overview of the British Empire and its global impact, its rise and fall and its lingering effects in contemporary times; and host an open-floor Q&A.

There will also be art and books on Empire to explore at your own pace, and a signal flags exhibition by resident studio-holder Dan Thompson – the flags were originally commissioned by Estuary Festival and flown at Tilbury, to mark the spot the SS Empire Windrush docked. And as always, a welcoming, engaging and encouraging atmosphere.

This event is suitable for all ages, under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. BYO refreshments and curiosity. Supported by Arts Council England (ACE).

Faith in Strangers 6th birthday

September 6, from 6pm, Faith In Strangers Cliftonville

6 special sets by resident DJs to soundtrack, £6 cocktails, try-your-luck games to win some goodies & free welcome drinks and canapes for the first in (for as long as they last!).

Line-up:
Jaime Rosso
Ben Sun
Inky
Jackson & His Computer Hands
Michelle Lynn
Matt Walsh

Reserve your space. Limited spaces! https://dice.fm/partner/faith-in-strangers/event/ry398q-faith-in-strangers-6th-birthday-party-6th-sep-faith-in-strangers-margate-margate-tickets

Chuck Chuck Baby 15

Multi-BAFTA nominated. Hope, love and music! A brilliant funny and touching musical about female friendship and love set in Wales. In-person Q&A with the filmmakers after Sunday 8th September showing.

Palace Cinema Broadstairs

Friday 6 September to Tuesday 10 September,  details here

Breathless – The Music of the Corrs

7th September, 7.30pm, Sarah Thorne Theatre in Broadstairs

Breathless are a musically gifted family who recreate the look and the music of the Corrs with great accuracy.

Tickets £18+£1 Booking Fee in advance, £20 on the door  Book now

Live Music at Broadstairs Bandstand – Swing That Thing

7th September, 2pm – 4pm

“Swing that Thing” celebrate the golden music from the early Swing and Jive era and also adapt some

Bangers Comedy

7th September, 7.30pm, Olby’s Soul Café Margate

Bangers has been in Margate for over a year now bringing some of the very best acts from the London comedy circuit down to Olby’s.

Presented by Victor Daniels, Hosted by Curtis Walker

Tickets: Standard £18 plus booking fee Book now

Pugin Week 2024

7th September – 14th September

St Augustine’s & Pugin: Shrine & Visitor Centre

Annual festival celebrating the life and work of the 19th Century architect Augustus Pugin

Here are highlights of the week’s events:

Saturday 7 September 1pm – 4pm at Minster Abbey – An easy 5 mile walk from Minster Abbey to the Shrine of St Augustine. Learn about saints, scholars, Vikings and powerful princesses, ending with a tour of Pugin’s beautiful grade 1 listed gothic church.

Wednesday 11 September 5pm at St Augustine’s Church – 30 years on from the Pugin V&A exhibition, Antiques Roadshow’s Paul Atterbury discusses the exhibition and how we see Pugin now with Rosemary Hill, author of the definitive Pugin biography ‘God’s Architect’

Friday 13 – Monday 16 September 10am – 4pm St Augustine’s open to coincide with The Grange Open Days.

Friday 13 September 11am Contrasts: An exploration of Gothic vs Georgian architecture. A 2 hour walking tour of Ramsgate’s architectural gems, led by Pugin enthusiast Jayne Evelyn, inspired by Pugin’s book ‘Contrasts’

Saturday 14 September 12pm – Midday Mass for Pugin on the anniversary of his death at St Augustine’s Church

There is free parking on Royal Esplanade, a very short distance away. St Augustine’s is accessible for those with reduced mobility.

Free Entry

Through The Noise: Sidiki Dembélé Ensemble

7th September, 7pm, Faith In Strangers Cliftonville

Sidiki Dembélé brings the sounds of his homeland to this show. Originally from Côte d’Ivoire and hailing from a well-known Malian Griot family, this performance will see him collaborate with top musicians from The Gambia and beyond for a celebration of all things West Africa.

Singer Mariatou Dembélé joins the ensemble specially from Abidjan to lead this show, after her critically-acclaimed guest appearances on Sidiki’s sold-out UK tour earlier this year.

This is an 12+ event (under 18s to be accompanied with an adult 18 or older)

Tickets £23 Book now

Don Letts DJ Set

7th September, 9.30pm, Justines Margate

London-born film producer, DJ and reggae fusion mainstay at Margate’s Justines

Don Letts was a resident DJ at The Roxy in the ’70s, a member of the post-punk ensemble Big Audio Dynamite in ’80s, and declared by Amy Winehouse as “the only person at Glastonbury who knows about reggae” in 2008.

This is an 18+ event

Tickets £18.65 Book now

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (12a)

Beetlejuice is back! After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her rebellious teenage daughter, Astrid, discovers the mysterious model of the town in the attic and the portal to the Afterlife is accidentally opened.

With trouble brewing in both realms, it’s only a matter of time until someone says Beetlejuice’s name three times and the mischievous demon returns to unleash his very own brand of mayhem.

This feature contains sequences of flashing lights that may affect viewers who are susceptible to Photosensitive Epilepsy, or other Photo sensitivities.

Carlton Cinema Westgate

Now until September 12. Details here

Church fair

September 7, 10am to 2pm, Holy Trinity Church, Nelson Place, Broadstairs .

Variety of items including fabric and styles from vintage French linen

Cycle del Mar

7th September, 7,30pm, Meet outside Turner Contemporary

If you are looking to make getting active fun then come and join Col’s Kent Bike Tours to ride and see the Margate Sunset. They have a live DJ on a Rickshaw leading the ride, with 3 ride leaders if you need confidence to get cycling again. There is also space on the rickshaw for 2 non-riders to enjoy the experience.

This is a flat ride suitable for beginners along the viking trail and will be a great way to meet new people to cycle with.

Children are welcome to join with an adult.

Please contact: [email protected] with any questions.

Bikes are available to hire for this event from The Bike Shed Margate please email: [email protected]

Margate Radio Block Party

7th September, noon-5pm, The Centre, Margate

All-dayer featuring Margate radio DJs, food and booze deals at the Centre, Margate

Margate radio DJs, food and booze deals from Palms, Curve, Mariachi, Modern Provider and POMUS will be serving up tasty chicken wings and banging wines plus Lulu’s Gelato.

Moth Evening

September 7, 6.15pm, Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory

Learn all about mothing with a team of experts as the sun is setting in looking inside the Robinson’s light trap which has been set the previous night.

Over 1,200 species of moth have been recorded at Sandwich Bay, with moths being sensitive indicators of the health of the natural environment, super pollinators, and a vital part of the food chain.

This diversity of the moths recorded at the Bay is due to the unique location and habitat

Meet in the Observatory’s car park.

No need to book

Fantasy Girls

7th September – 12th October, Liminal Gallery Margate

Exhibition by Katie Tomlinson in collaboration with Brooke Benington… explores representations of femininity, blending mythological and art historical imagery with fantasy and science fiction at the Liminal Gallery

Open Thursday – Saturday 11am – 4pm

​All are welcome to celebrate the opening of ‘Fantasy Girls’ on Saturday 7 September at Liminal Gallery’s Main Space, 5-8pm

Raver Tots

8th September, Dreamland Margate

12:30pm to 6pm, last entry 5pm

All ages welcome, under 18s must be accompanied by adult (18+).

All children under 12 require child tickets, children over 12 require adult tickets. Strictly no adults admitted without a child (maximum ratio of 3 adults to one child, or one adult to 3 children).

Raver Tots is the UK’s biggest family friendly rave and festival brand where kids and grownups can hit the dance floor and rave together!

From £22.50 + booking fee Book now

Clinton Baptiste: Roller Ghoster

8th September, 7.30pm, The Granville Theatre Ramsgate

Britain’s most celebrated clairvoyant medium psychic from Peter Kay’s ‘Phoenix Nights’ returns with his brand new hilarious one-man stand up show at The Granville Theatre in Ramsgate

From £30.25 + £2.50 booking fee Book now

Live Music at Broadstairs Bandstand – DFL

8th September, 2.30pm – 4pm

From contemporary folk to classic blues to vintage pop!

The Body As Data > A film by Sidonie Carey Green

8th September, 6pm, Where Else? The Centre, Margate

The premiere of Body As Data, a film remapping the Kent coast, following a group of participants with experience of forced displacement on their journey of mobilising the border and choreographing evidence of erased stories. An evocative collage of hidden histories.

Including: Falle Nioke drum set, Josie Carter poetry reading, Tom Tegento & Surya Chandra music jam.

Tickets £6.50 Book now

Forest Bathing and Tea Ceremony

8th September, 11am-12.30pm, Monkton Nature Reserve

Experience the peace of Forest Bathing in the delightful setting of Monkton Nature Reserve.

This session will be led by Monkton Nature Reserve’s volunteer, Vicki, who has studied the art of Forest Bathing. Time will be spent on the reserve and attendees will be able to take part in a tea ceremony at the end of the session.

The price includes full access to the reserve on the day for attendees and their family.

(This session is for adults and spaces are limited to a group of 8 in total.)

Tickets £15 Book now

Walpole Bay Aquathlon

8th September, Walpole Bay Tidal Pool

The Walpole Aquathlon is an annual swim and run event, started by Cliftonville resident Louise Haswell in 2020 to raise funds for local charities that support the amazing coastal community here in Margate.

Make the most of the late summer and smash out a run-swim aquathlon. Choose between two distances: 2 laps of the tidal and a 5k run or 4 laps of the tidal pool and a 10k run. Too far? Think about volunteering and help out.

Tickets £25 Book now

Margate Queer Writers: Prompt led writing workshop

8th September, 6pm, Bon Volks Studios Margate

If you’re a member of the LGBTQIA+ community and would like to enjoy some creative writing, then come along to the Margate Queer Writers prompt led writing workshop.

Things to bring: pen / writing paper / a hard surface to write on. i.e. something like a clipboard or a hardback notebook.
For entry: Please ring the door bell.

Free Book now

Knockholt Road wildflower meadow volunteer day

September 8, 10.30am, Knockholt Road (CT9 3HP)

Gardening volunteers needed on Sunday Sept 8, 1030 to 2pm. In order to promote wildflower and fruit tree growth we’ll be doing some jobs around the site – raking, spreading and carrying! If you can spare an hour to help please message Barry on 07479986688 or come along around 1030/1045 on the day.

Please wear sensible shoes and gloves if you have them. Teas, coffees and refreshments will be available for volunteers. This work is not suitable for under 14s. Under 16s should be accompanied.