Returning for its fourth year, Ramsgate Through the Senses is a feel-good event that aims to lift the spirits, fortify the body and inspire the mind.
Taking place over the weekend of April 12-13, the programme includes foraging walks, fascinating talks and taster events, holistic treatments, creative workshops and culinary delights with a twist! Venues include Gather (formerly Archive), The Italianate Glasshouse, Ellington Park and a private residence.
The festival starts on Saturday April 12th at Gather (formerly Archive) on Military Road, overlooking Ramsgate’s heritage harbour.
Margate Mushrooms founder Darryn de la Soul will talk about the medicinal benefits of mushrooms such as Lion’s Mane and Shiitake. For those who love all things fermented as well as those who wonder what all the fuss is about, founder of The Fermentorium , Mike Jones will tell why he is passionate about fermentation and brewing and why it’s good for us.
With more and more people, young and old, preferring non-alcoholic beverages. ‘Just the Tonic!’ drinks taster will provide a selection of some of the leading brands such as Mother Root, Botivo, Aqua de Madre and local Kent cherry juice.
The last event at Gather on Saturday will be a special two hour Seaweed Pressing workshop with The Driftweed Artist. In this relaxing, creative workshop you will receive an introduction to the fascinating world of Thanet’s Seaweeds and be shown how to press them to create unusual and beautiful pieces of natural artwork for you to take home and frame.
In George VI Park, forager Nick Robinson of the Oast Smokehouse in Sandwich, will take people on a ‘Graze in the Park’ and explain the importance of sustainable foraging, what to look for and what to avoid. After the walk Nick will create a tasty foraged based dish for the participants to enjoy.
Each year Through the Senses creates a delicious culinary event and this year is no exception with ‘Springtime Tapas and Bonhomie’. Two amazing local chefs, Bruce ‘Nomada’ Stratford and Jessica Leah will prepare a selection of delectable tapas dishes, accompanied by excellent Barnsole wine or Botivo, presented in the surrounds of The Italianate Glasshouse. Once part of the home of Sir Moses Montefiore and his wife Judith, attendees can expect an added historic dimension to the evening!
For those who’d like to try their hands (and feet) on a potter’s wheel, local ceramicist and teacher Mike Child will share his 40 years of experience during his pottery throw down taster sessions on Saturday and Sunday.
Sunday April 13th features two relaxing sound baths ‘Floating Frequencies’ with practitioner Eleanor Yankah. Participants will be immersed in sounds and vibrations from this multi-instrumental experience, which takes place in a private residence.
If you’re a fan of aromatherapy, naturopath and nutritionist Isabelle Durkalec presents an olfactory experience that explores how synergistic essential oils speak directly to the emotional brain, helping to balance the nervous system and bring inner harmony.
The Ravensgate Singers is natural voice singing-for-wellbeing group that welcomes all voices. They are hosting an open-to-the public singing circle at St George’s Church, Sunday 1pm-2pm. No experience of singing or music making is needed just come along and enjoy!
Over at Ellington Park Join Amy from Forth and Forage in Ellington Park for a family-friendly wild food adventure. Get interactive with nature, touch, sniff and even taste your way around the park as edible and useful plants are explored. Expect stories, surprising flavours and to build confidence in identifying native plants. Two walks, 11.30am-1pm or 2pm-3.30pm.
Check out the bespoke Through the Senses treatment at Tide Therapies in Broadstairs https://tidetherapies.co.uk/ which will feature a massage, sound therapy and aromatherapy.
For more information about the programme, head to the website, where you’ll see that Through the Senses has now come under the wing of its older sibling, Ramsgate Festival of Sound (taking place September 12/13/14).
https://www.ramsgatefestival.org/through-the-senses
