Hailstones and gusting winds mark an unseasonable start to British Summer Time hours

Fierce waves at Ramsgate Photo Malcolm Kirkaldie

Thanet has taken a bit of a battering from the strong winds today (March 29) as the first day of British Summer Time (BST) -clocks going forward one hour – gets off to a chilly start.

In Ramsgate huge waves crashed against the harbour wall and over moored vessels whilst in Margate the community sauna had to be propped up after shifting sands caused its rear wheels to sink.

Photo Carl Hudson

The machine is due to be moved to Walpole Bay. This was originally scheduled for April but it is not clear whether this will still take place due to the current coronavirus restrictions and social distancing.

Photo Malcolm Kirkaldie

The machine was set straight as soon as staff could get to it,

The unseasonable weather has included snow and hailstones.