“No one is alone” – music celebrating community
May 9, 7pm, St Laurence Church, Ramsgate.
All proceeds to The St Lawrence clock restoration appeal.
Tickets available from St Laurence church or call 077322864076
Sam Amidon
9th May, 7.30pm, Ramsgate Music Hall
Singer/songwriter whose music draws deeply from traditional folk, country, and blues.
Entry Requirements: All Ages
Tickets £22.50 (inc fees & charges) Book now
Pink Pony Club
9th May, 9pm, Justines Margate
Event by Justines and Dean Fragile
This is an 18+ event
Tickets £5
TYTHE: All Night Long
9th May, open for food & drinks from 6pm – event 9.30pm, Faith In Strangers, Cliftonville
DJ Tythe’s night time sets take an explorative wander through genres,
18+
Tickets £5 Book now
Broadstairs Bandstand
May 9, 1pm-4pm, Nick Kelley
May 10, 2pm-4pm, Three Shades Band
May 11, 2pm-4pm, Faversham Mission Brass
Peter Peterson and John Sweeney
Now until May 21, York Street Gallery, Ramsgate
More than 60 watercolours on show.
The Grange and St Edward’s Presbytery Open Days
9th May – 11th May, 10am to 4pm
The Grange
Visit The Grange and St Edward’s Presbytery with the Landmark Trust in historic Ramsgate.
The Grange was built by Augustus Pugin in 1845 and remained in the family until 1928. The building reflects Pugin’s belief in the Gothic style as the only true Christian architecture and his ideal to live out his life in the Middle Ages. Pugin produced some of his finest work at The Grange including designs for the House of Lords.
St Edward’s Presbytery which was built by Augustus Welby Pugin in 1850, part of this great architect’s original conception for this important Gothic revival site on the West Cliffs. The Presbytery has much restrained Pugin detailing to admire, although this simple house was not given the rich interiors of The Grange. It housed priests for only a few years. In the 1860s, Edward Pugin added a well-lit studio overlooking the courtyard of The Grange for his own architectural practice. Pugins lived here until 1928, when the Presbytery became part of the monks’ school.
Explore the site and find out about its history with the help of knowledgeable Landmark staff. Information about the building’s history and children’s activity sheets will be available on site.
Admission is free and all are welcome.
Pre-booking is preferred via the Landmark Trust website.
Sister Midnight (15)
Palace Cinema Broadstairs
A stylish comedy. Thrown together in an arranged marriage, Mumbai newly-wed Uma feels the pressure as she does her best to cope with the heat, lack of privacy, her even greater lack of domestic skills and her bumbling spouse – until the nocturnal city and its inhabitants lead her to embrace her own strange behaviours…
Friday 9 May to Tuesday 13 May. Details here
Phoenix Quilters open day
May 10, 10am, Crampton Tower Museum
See patchwork and quilting work by the group. To find out more or join the group contact Carol James on O7733101139 or [email protected]
CODEBREAKERS – The Story of ENIGMA.
May 10, Sarah Thorne Theatre Broadstairs
This show by Dr Mark Baldwin is one of the Second World War’s most fascinating stories. The Allied Codebreakers at Bletchley Park were a unique team who broke the secret German codes used by their ingenious Enigma ciphering machine. The show will include an opportunity to see an actual ENIGMA machine and a demonstration will be given.
Full production details plus ticket prices/times and how to book at: https://www.sarahthornetheatre.co.uk/book (booking fees apply) or ring Ticketsource on 0333 666 4466.
‘Kip and the Squiggledoodle’ Storytime + Creative Activity with Em Cosh
May 10, 11am – 11.30am, Happy Reading Children’s Book Shop, STAPLE, 30A Reading Street, Broadstairs
For ages 3+
Tickets: £5 (includes a FREE copy of the book for signing after the event, RRP £7.99)
ONLINE BOOKING LINK: https://www.happyreading.uk/events
Kip knew a Squiggledoodle when he was very young. Do you know a Squiggledoodle too? They are trelumptious fun … Kip and Squiggledoodle go on wild adventures, play together, share fears and worries and dreams … But what will happen to Squiggledoodle when Kip doesn’t need them anymore? Em Cosh’s picture book debut is a magical and heartfelt celebration of friendship and growing up, destined to be a contemporary classic.
‘Kip and the Squiggledoodle’ is Em’s debut picture book with Farshore, an imprint of HarperCollins and published in paperback on 8th May.
Margate Collectors Fair
10th May, 10am – 3pm, Union Church, Union Crescent, Margate
Margate Collectors Fair is run bi-monthly, together with Margate’s United Church, and is a great opportunity to browse, buy and sell:
Stamps – Postcards – Playing Cards – Militaria – Coins – Phone Cards – Cigarette Cards
Books – Breweriana – Ephemera – Antiques and Small Collectables
Free admission. Refreshments available
The Penguin Lessons (12a)
Carlton Cinema Westgate
Inspired by the true story of a disillusioned Englishman who went to work in a school in Argentina in 1976. Expecting an easy ride, Tom discovers a divided nation and a class of unteachable students. However, after he rescues a penguin from an oil-slicked beach, his life is turned upside-down.
Now until May 14. Details here
Shadowplay: A Tribute to Joy Division
10th May, 7pm, Where Else? Margate
From ferocious Punk to poignantly epic soundscapes, the band faithfully simulate the live Joy Division experience, with a highly impressive degree of authenticity.
This is an 16+ event
Tickets £17.26 Book now
Song In a Day
10th May, 10am to 1pm, ARK – Cliftonville Cultural Space, Albion Road
Learn and perform Birds of a Feather by Billie Eilish
Led by Hughie Gavin & Steph Dickinson from Institute Collective… No pressure, no commitment – just a fun, welcoming space to explore your voice and sing in harmony with others!
Tickets £27.80 Book now
Local History Day
10th May, 10am to 4.30pm, Ramsgate Tunnels
Ramsgate Tunnels invite you to celebrate the Historical Association’s Local and Community History Month with a Local History Day.
This free, one-day event promises a fascinating journey through time. Heritage organisations from across Thanet and East Kent will be on hand, engaging visitors with
captivating displays and exhibits, spanning everything from rampaging Romans to daring explorers.
Delve into the Ramsgate Archive, a treasure trove of papers, artefacts, and memorabilia that showcases the town’s rich history. Whether you’re an amateur historian, a student, or simply curious about the past, our friendly volunteers will be available to offer expert advice and inspire your own local history projects.
The Tunnels’ popular Deep Tunnel Shelter tours will be available as normal throughout the day. These immersive tours bring Ramsgate’s wartime story to life, recounting how the town’s visionary mayor and borough surveyor supported the creation of the largest purpose-built civilian shelter in the UK. It’s a chance to step back in time and experience the resilience of the community during the Second World War.
The Tunnels’ café will be open all day, serving a tempting selection of refreshments, light snacks, and indulgent cakes. Take a break, soak in the atmosphere, and enjoy a bite to eat.
To book your place on a tour or learn more about the organisations attending, visit the Tunnels’ website: www.ramsgatetunnels.org.
Local History Day event is free.
Birchington Model Railway Exhibition
10th May, 10am-4pm, The Centre, Birchington
The Centre’s main hall will be packed with model railway exhibits set alongside a number of trade stands.
Exhibition presented by Whitstable based East Kent Model Railway Society.
See 14 model layouts, plus trade support, lining up for this popular family occasion.
Organiser East Kent Model Railway Society expects to launch the latest of its limited edition model wagons at the show
The exhibits come in a range of scales and sizes, the smallest being only around three feet long and the largest nearly 20 feet.
Parking can be found at the Alpha Road pay and display car park and along roads nearby.
Special guest Simon Kohler, formerly of Hornby Hobbies.
Adult – £5 / Children FREE (under 16yrs free when accompanied by a paying adult)
Ramsgate 80th Anniversary of VE Day
10th May – 11th May, Ramsgate Royal British Legion club, Cliff Street
10th May from 8pm – music from the Swingtime Sweethearts
11th May from 2pm – music from the Cockney Knights (Chas & Dave tribute)
Feel free to dress for the occasion… plus music, buffets, and beer!
Everyone is welcome.
Chas & Dave style VE Day Celebration
10th May, 2.30pm, Minster & Monkton Royal British Legion Social Club
Celebrating 80 years since the end of World War Two with a cockney party with ‘The Spice Chavs’…
Get your flat caps on, dress in your best union flag outfit and come have some pie & Mash from Bellas kitchen Minster
National Mills Weekend
10th May – 11th May, noon to 4pm, Drapers Windmill, St Peter’s Footpath, Margate
Experience a working windmill as part of the 2025 National Mills Weekend
The country celebrates its many and varied windmill and water mill sites during the National Mills Weekend in May and, as part of that, Drapers Windmill will have an open weekend and you’re very welcome to attend this marvellous mill on Saturday and Sunday afternoon.
Refreshments and souvenirs available. Free entry, donations appreciated.
NFB & NOTV
10th May, 7.30pm, Tom Thumb Theatre Margate
The Nuclear Family Band are currently 4 individuals playing soulful Indie pop.
Notv are a band on a mission to bring “Modern Life & Dancing” to the masses.
Tickets £8 plus £1.30 booking fee Book now
Ramsgate Comedy Club
10th May, 7.30pm, The Granville Theatre Ramsgate
Simon Amstell, Tony Law and two special guests
All of the acts at Ramsgate XL Comedy Club (including the ‘support acts’) are the very best in the business. Many of them have TV credits, including Live at the Apollo, so you can rest assured that you’ll have the very best comedy club experience.
From £25 plus booking fee Book now
STAK.life fundraiser
May 11, noon to 4.30pm, The Pavilion Broadstairs
Free live music with Bamboozle, Neon Rush, STAK Band, Southern Country Rocks and Academy FM Radio Thanet.
Sealed bids for a signed Libertines’ guitar.
Funds to STAK.life.
Homemade market
May 11, 10.30am to 3.30pm, St John’s Baptist Church Community Hall Margate.
Lots of stalls, homemade bakes, dog friendly and suitable for children. Free entry
Ramsgate Repair Café
May 11, 11am to 1pm, Ramsgate Youth Centre, High Street, St Lawrence
Bring that table with the wonky leg, the sewing machine not quite working, the jeans with a big rip, the bicycle with the dodgy chain or the lamp that just doesn’t stay on…..the fantastic Repair Cafe volunteers tackle all sorts of problems.
Broadstairs & St Peter’s Bowls Club open day
May 11, 11am to 2pm
Free event, open to adults and children of all ages. Come and have a go at lawn bowls. Equipment provided, wear flat soled trainers. Bar and refreshments available. Located in the memorial recreation ground next to the station in Lawn Road
Table top sale
May 11, 10am to 2pm, The Centre Birchington
Get great deals on household goods, collectibles, toys and much more.
Supporting Pilgrims Hospices Shops,
Oval Summer Sundays – Electric Hoarse
11th May, 1pm – 5pm (concert 2pm – 4pm), The Oval Bandstand and Lawns, Cliftonville
Electric Hoarse is a high-energy rock ‘n’ roll band drawing inspiration from classic rock icons, indie innovators, post-rock dreamers, and the unfiltered sounds of desert rock.
All persons under 18 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.
A fully licensed bar and food is available (alcohol and food is not to be brought into venue, bag searches are in operation).
Fully accessible toilet facilities are available. All seating areas have step-free access.
There is no car parking at the venue, please use public transport, bicycles, or arrive on foot. There is very limited local car parking and charges may apply.
Well behaved dogs are welcome, but they MUST be kept on a lead at all times whilst in the bandstand auditorium.
A minimum £2 donation per adult on door (under 16’s no donation required)
Rise Up Clean Up Beach Clean
11th May, 11am,
Join Rise Up Clean Up this Sunday for the May beach clean on Margate Main Sands.
Make sure to dress for the weather and meet at the blue & white striped hut (opposite Dreamland) at 11am.
The Margate Vintage Furniture & Flea Market
11th May, 11am to 4pm, Dreamland Margate
Visit Dreamland to shop cool, mid-century, vintage & retro furniture & homewares… Plus quirky antiques, industrial salvage & collectables from Judy’s!
£3 General entry from 11.30am, £4 Early bird entry from 11am, FREE entry from 3pm
Under-16S go FREE Book now
Beach Cast A Pewter Worry Stone
11th May, 9.30am-noon, meet outside Palm Bay Cafe
A grounding experience where nature, creativity, and emotional wellbeing come together at Palm Bay Beach
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll be guided through the process of casting your own personal worry stone using molten pewter in either the sand beneath your feet or a cuttlefish bone. There will be a selection of chosen forms as a base for your worry stone or you may wish to choose a pebble or shell from the beach.
No previous experience is necessary. All materials are provided. Come as you are—leave with something meaningful.
You must have a booking in advance to attend. It is not possible to turn up on the day.
Tickets £25 Book now
what , no morris dancers ? they dont normaly miss an opportunity to make complete fools of themselves
I think it’s rather lovely that this Arabic tradition is so respected all across England!
Model railway exhibition in birchington should be good , mr Simon Kohler ( aka Mr Hornby) will be signing copies of his new book after 2pm !