Broadstairs Folk Week
It’s the final day of this year’s Folk Week packed with musicians and Morris sides, Hooden Horses, workshops and fun.
Find details at www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk
Ramsgate Week
It’s the final day of sailing for Ramsgate Week today (August 16).
Ramsgate Week is hosted by Royal Temple Yacht Club.
Visitors are welcome to come and absorb the views from Royal Temple Yacht Club and take a break from all the action or wander around the harbour admiring the vessels.
Competitors from France, Holland, Belgium and the UK will be taking part.
Millmead Children’s Centre trade fair
August 16, 10am to 2pm
Arange of stalls from services as well as crafts and food. The large red play-bus will be on site for children under seven and there will be plenty for families.
Calling Planet Earth
August 16, 7.30pm, The Granville Theatre Ramsgate
Relive the greatest hits of Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Ultravox, ABC, Depeche Mode, OMD, The Human League, Tears for Fears, The Police, Soft Cell, Japan, and many more.
From £33 plus booking fee Book now
The Greatest Showman ‘Sing a long’ outdoor cinema
16th August, The Oval Bandstand and Lawns Cliftonville
Doors open at 7:30pm (drinks and snacks available), Film runs 8:20pm – 10:10pm
Dive into the mesmerizing world of Phineas Taylor Barnum, the man who dared to dream and blur the line between reality and fantasy.
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 accept 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.
From £8pp Book now
Punch & Judy
August 16, at Broadstairs Viking Bay (Centre Staircase)
Showtimes: 11am / 12 noon / 1pm
Official performances courtesy of Broadstairs and St Peter’s Town Council
Ramsgate Blitz Walk
16th August, 7pm-9pm
Relive the dark days of the war in the heaviest bombed seaside town in the country
Walk starts from Ramsgate Library… lasts approximately 2 hours.
No need to book. Dogs and children welcome. Approx two hours easy walking.
366 Days of Kindness
16th August, 8pm, Pierremont Hall Broadstairs
Free comedy performance
The true story of one woman’s mission to answer the question “can kindness change the world? ” by carrying out an act of kindness for a total stranger every day for 366 days. Involving cakes, compliments, phone boxes and Billy Bragg teaching her how to play “The Milkman of Human Kindness” in a cupboard at the BBC.
In the case of bad weather all performances will be moved inside Pierremont Hall in The Chamber Hall. This will mean that there will be limited seating and will be offered on a first come first serve basis.
A licensed bar will be opened for the event.
DIY Things That Fly
16th August, 1pm,Monkton Nature Reserve
Join in a guided hunt around Monkton Nature Reserve
A chance to spot damselflies, dragonflies, butterflies and more!
Craft and create your own favourite ‘flying thing’
All ages are welcome.
Tickets £5 (£3 for members) Book now
The Bison & The Butterfly: Storytime and Creative Activity with author Alice Hemming
16th August, The Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop, Broadstairs
Session 1: 10.30 – 11am
Session 2: 11.30 – 12 noon
Meet children’s author Alice Hemming for a fun storytime & creative activity, celebrating her new picture book The Bison and The Butterfly…
Ages 3+
Inspired by the Kent Wildlife Trust’s Wilder Blean Bison Project, the book includes a section on the science of rewilding and emphasises the value of every individual in both nature and community.
Tickets £5, available in-store or here
Ticket price includes a copy of the book (usually £9.99), available to pick up on the following day, signed by Alice at the end of the session – additional copies and copies of Alice’s other books will also be on sale.
There are a couple of seats for adults who wish to attend; otherwise adults can stand and watch from the main shop area, or enjoy refreshments downstairs in STAPLE.
Proud 2 Create
Twelve Deaf, Autistic and Neurodivergent artists are continuing to make their mark on the Margate art scene with their annual ‘Proud 2 Create Summer Exhibition’ at The Margate School.
The works, on display from now until August 30, are all created by artists from the Sandra Art4All Art Studio, which was established by Sandra Hampton in 2016 to provide a platform for young people with special needs.
The exhibition showcases their trademark vibrant, eclectic collection of drawings, paintings and photographs from artists with learning impairments including Autism, Charge Syndrome, Deafness and Cerebral Palsy.
The Margate School is based at 31-33 High Street, Margate. The exhibition is open every day from 11am – 4pm.
Folk Week Foraging Walk
16th August, 2pm. Meet on Harbour Street, outside The Old Curiosity Shop
Come on a foraging walk with Dr Hannah Scott to identify edible coastal plants and seaweed, as well as medicinal flowers.
Tickets Adult £12 and Child £2
To book text Hannah on 07411 815157
Follow and message on Instagram @doctorforager
Cycle del Mar
16th August, meet outside Turner Contemporary for a 7.30pm start
Col’s Kent Bike Tours. Balearic sunset ride, run & skate along the Margate coastline.
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]
Fat Freddy’s Drop
17th August, 4pm=10.30pm, Dreamland Margate
Down By The Sea Presents Fat Freddy’s Drop + Gentleman’s Dub Club, David Rodigan, The Herbaliser Band, Nubiyan Twist and DJ Vadim playing at Dreamland’s iconic Scenic Stage as part of Margate Summer Series
This is a 16+ event. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
From £39.50 plus booking fee Book now
Live Music at Broadstairs Bandstand
17th August, 2pm-4pm
Brad Pittance & the Pirates – top quality Margate/Canterbury based musicians that perform Reggae & Ska
Jaguar Skills Hip-Hop Time Bomb!
17th August, 9pm, Justines Margate
This DJ’s bass-heavy, immersive sets have become a fixture on the UK festival circuit and Ibiza club scene.
This is an 18+ event
Tickets £13 Book now
TEZ
17th August, 7pm, Where Else? The Centre, Margate
A night of indie ambience, heavy guitar tones, synths and all round vibes at Where Else? in Margate
Proudly supported by Help Musicians.
From £10.23 Book now
The New Stag opening
August 17, New Stag, Monkton Street, Monkton, from 5pm
Pub under new ownership opening includes Barbecue 5pm-7pm, Singer – 7pm, DJ 8pm
Seduction – presents Ratpack x Nicky Blackmarket & Fatman D
17th August, 9pm-2am, Lido Margate
Two old skool heavyweights come down to Margate Lido for a Summer rave!
18+ Tickets £20 plus booking fee Book now
Milkshake: Live!
17th August, The Granville Theatre
Shows at 12.30pm & 3.30pm
Join your favourite Milkshake! friends on Holiday with Dora, Pip and Posey, Blue from Blues Clues and You!, Milo, Milkshake! Monkey plus two of your Milkshake! presenters for an all-new adventure!
The Granville are offering £10 Tickets if they follow this link
From £19.25 plus booking fee Book now
TALK: Nature Friendly Farming with Stuart Harris
17th August, 2pm-4pm, Windmill Community Gardens, Dane Valley Rd, Margate
An introduction to the Nature Friendly Farming Network and the species of interest in and around Windmill Community Gardens that you can help support.
This talk will be an opportunity to learn more about the ways in which farmers and land workers can prioritise caring for nature, sustainable and future friendly ways to work with the land.
All Ages welcome. This talk will be held at the Windmill Community Gardens in Margate, a beautiful one acre community garden located in Dane Valley Margate, looked after and cared by the community. This workshop is a part of the Windmill Community Gardens Community Roots Programme which is a new project which has been funded by funded by Thanet District Council as part of the UK Shared Prosperity Fund,
Free Book now
Pro Wrestling Colossus presents: Coastal Clash!
17th August, St John’s Church and Community Centre, Margate, 2pm – 5pm
Thanet wrestling fans will be treated to a 5 match card full of some of the top wrestlers from the UK independent scene as well as a healthy mix of young, up and coming grapplers from Thanet Pro Wrestling Academy testing their mettle!
Fans can expect to see the likes of Connor Mills, TK Cooper, Jordon Breaks, Safire Reed and more.
Main event featuring a spectacular 6 person tag-team match pitting Team Margate against Team London.
Front Row – All Ages £15 + £1.75 booking fee
Adult £10 + £1.40 booking fee
Concession/Under 16s & carers £5 + £1.10 booking fee
Family Bundle £25 + £2.30 booking fee (2 adults and 2 concessions)
DJ: Laura Wyatt O’Keeffe
17th August, 7pm, CAMP Margate
Bringing party vibes and feel good music
A Night of Garage Anthems
August 17, 8pm-1am, Bar 7, High Street, Margate
DJs Emma K and James Somerset
Tickets £8 /£10
https://www.fatsoma.com/e/pcp3c907/a-night-of-garage-anthems
Monkton Magickal Wellbeing Retreat
17th August, 10.30am-3pm, Monkton Nature Reserve
A day of physical, mental and spiritual rejuvenation aimed at empowering participants with skills that have been scientifically demonstrated to boost immune systems, improve memory and focus, help ease and control pain, improve sleep and help manage stress.
The event will include workshops covering meditation techniques, voice vibration, manifestation and utilising the power of personal ritual, including an exclusive technique that has not been taught before in the UK…
Sensible footwear recommended
Tickets £5 Book now
Destash Craft Fair
Sunday 18th August, Quex Small Barn in Quex Park, Birchington, from 10am- 3pm
Everything on offer from glues for different crafts, beads, wire, card making supplies, haberdashery, material, wool, resin items, beads of all descriptions, tools, books, plus many more items.
Try new crafts, add to your stock, talk to crafters.
Tombola, parking and free entry.
National Garden Scheme – Afternoon tea
18th August, 1pm-5pm, Chapel House Estate Minster
The funds raised will be donated to the National Garden Scheme and its beneficiaries.
An Afternoon Tea experience will be served in the Walled Courtyard of the No 9 Restaurant
Click here to book afternoon tea
Additionally, there will be a special menu featured in honour of the National Garden Scheme.
Adults £6 Children £3 Book now
Magic Hours Cinema Walk: Margate
18th August, 10.30am-11.30am
Come and explore Margate’s cinema history with hosts the Palace Cinema.Re-visiting the town’s love for the sights, sounds and sensations of film from the 1890s to today
Meeting point: Corner Fort Road / Mansion Street
Tickets £8 Adult, £7 Concession, £4 Under-15, Free – Carer accompanying disabled participant Book now
Tonetic Records: Live Summer Showcase 2024
18th August, 4pm,Where Else? The Centre, Margate
An all-dayer live music event at Whereelse? Margate.
Featuring young emerging artists from Kent who have worked with the Cliftonville youth-lead record label, ‘Tonetic Records’ since it’s establishment in late 2021.
The proceeds will be split between the artists and TONETIC CIC who will reinvest the money back into their programmes which support 16-25 artists in Thanet & Kent with their music career development.
From £5 Book now
Sunday Story-Time
18th August, 11am to 4pm, Westgate Galleria in Station Road
A chance to meet local children’s authors at Westgate Galleria.
Julie EA Leonard, Carol Salter and Sophia Haq will be reading their stories (on the hour every hour) and running some drawing and singing activities during their visit.
Chat to them about how they create their stories and drawings, and what inspires them to write and draw.
No purchases needed but the authors will be happy to sign books sold on the day from the Book Corner (which is dedicated to showcasing local writers)
Suitable for children ages 3 to 8 years old, accompanied by an adult.
Book signing at the Walpole Bay Hotel
August 18, 4pm-6 pm
Richard Savin, International author of 25 novels and #1 Amazon best sellers, will be signing his latest book, ‘Murder at the Walpole Bay Hotel’ in the lobby of the Walpole Bay Hotel. The book is the second in the series and follows last year’s ‘The Man at the Walpole Bay Hotel.’
There are five books planned, and third, ‘The Phantom at the Walpole Bay Hotel,’ is already at first manuscript stage.
The hotel opening in 1914 coincided with the outbreak of WW1 when ‘spymania’ gripped the nation. The books use this theme and the period as the back drop for the amateur sleuthing exploits of Dorothy Coates and Effie Dalrymple, two respectable ladies of a certain age who have a slightly raffish side to them. These are ladies who like a bottle of Chablis with lunch, cocktails in the afternoon and brandy digestifs after supper.
Dorothy loves a bit of speeding around in her beloved Vauxhall Prince Henry – the top sports car of 1914 whilst Effie is a bit of a crack shot with her late husband’s Mauser service pistol.
They are the relentless nemesis of Inspector Artful Archie Page who finds them extremely irritating as they set about solving the murders that he is unable to fathom.
The author will be happy to chat about the series whilst signing books.
Copies of books 1 and 2 are available to purchase from the hotel reception
Palace Cinema film and Q&A
August 18 4pm (other film screenings August 16/17/20)
Palace Cinema Broadstairs welcomes the co-director of thrilling summer family animation Kensuke’s Kingdom (PG). The feature animation, based on Michael Morpurgo’s much loved book of the same name, is the magical story of a shipwrecked boy and his dog washed ashore on a desert island. He thinks they’re done for until he realises they’re being watched and helped to survive by Kensuke, an old soldier, who becomes his greatest and most trusted friend.
Co-director Neil Boyle (pictured) has worked as an animator on films including Who Framed Roger Rabbit, The Simpsons and Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. After the screening of Kensuke’s Kingdom, the audience will have a unique opportunity to find out how Neil set about directing the film, working from a script co-written by Michael Morpurgo and Frank Cottrell Boyce (Millions). https://thepalacecinema.co.uk/production/kensukes-kingdom/
The Dirty Perks at The Oval Bandstand
Sunday, 18th August, open from 1pm-5pm, Music 2pm-4pm
Suggested £2 entry.
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/oval-summer-sundays-the-dirty-perks-tickets-863671443537?
Making Ellie Count charity match
Sunday 18 August: Ramsgate Football Club, 1pm. Charity football match kicks off at 2pm.
In memory of 11 month old Ellie Lunn who died of Sepsis in 2015.
Raising money for The UK Sepsis Trust and sponsored by Caremark.
