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  • [ February 26, 2021 ] ‘Heartbreak’ over vandalism to forest school and allotments in Dane Valley News
  • [ February 26, 2021 ] Ramsgate Arts Primary pupils explore the great outdoors Education
  • [ February 26, 2021 ] Margate Independent Foodbank in urgent search for new base News
  • [ February 25, 2021 ] Body of striped dolphin rarely seen in UK waters found at Minnis Bay News
  • [ February 25, 2021 ] Westgate man one of four jailed over County Lines drug networks News
  • [ February 25, 2021 ] Opinion with County Councillor Karen Constantine: Recovering a generation. Speaking up for Thanet’s children and young people Opinion
  • [ February 25, 2021 ] Patients with Covid treated at home thanks to new service Coronavirus Help
  • [ February 25, 2021 ] MP apologises over Manston lorry park payments gaff News
  • [ February 25, 2021 ] Westgate great-grandmother’s thanks to hospital staff who saved her life in Covid-19 battle Coronavirus Help
  • [ February 25, 2021 ] This is how qualifications – from GCSEs to occupational studies – will be awarded in 2021 Education
  • [ February 25, 2021 ] More people living with learning disabilities to be offered covid vaccine in priority group 6 Coronavirus Help
  • [ February 25, 2021 ] Stagecoach to run free shuttle bus service to Thanet’s large-scale vaccination centre News
  • [ February 24, 2021 ] Opinion with Melissa Todd: Anxious about the impending end of covid restrictions Opinion
  • [ February 24, 2021 ] KCC Lib Dem group leader quits after eight years at County Hall News
  • [ February 24, 2021 ] Council will not “be caught with trousers down” by predicted surge of visitors to Thanet this year News
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Eight Thanet community organisations receive grants to support their work

February 24, 2021 Kathy Bailes 1

Eight charitable organisations in Thanet have received a share of more than £25,000 from the Albert Burns Children’s Charitable Trust […]

Community

QEQM healthcare assistant plans to rise to 100 mile challenge for charity

February 23, 2021 Kathy Bailes 2

A healthcare assistant is hoping to rise to a challenge to raise money for East Kent Hospitals Charity. Gemma Jordan, […]

Community

Thanet community news: Rotary, RTC ‘gritting machine,’ TOFFs, SONIK, Youth Resilience and Martha Trust

February 21, 2021 Kathy Bailes 1

Thanet Rotary Club President Hughie Horton of The Rotary Club of Thanet (RCoT), on the left in the picture with […]

Community

Margate’s Community Outreach Project appeals for help to find new base

February 21, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

An appeal for new premises is being made by The Community Project in Margate. The scheme supports vulnerable adults in […]

Business

Ramsgate Future investment plan to be created

February 16, 2021 Kathy Bailes 41

An investment plan is to be created for Ramsgate . Thanet council is due to launch its Ramsgate Future scheme […]

Community

Ramsgate Asda worker Bob scoops award for his many acts of kindness

February 16, 2021 Kathy Bailes 9

Popular Asda Ramsgate deputy manager Bob Ellender has scooped the supermarket giant’s  Colleagues’ Colleague of the Year title. The Proud […]

Community

Ramsgate FC needs your votes to win cash award for community and youth team facilities

February 16, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

Ramsgate FC has entered the national competition to win a share of this season’s £50,000 Buildbase Community Club Award – giving two […]

Community

Thanet community news: Fitness and social club fundraiser, teen’s charity run, Dickens Fellowship and search for old friend

February 14, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

A Ramsgate fitness expert is running a two week, charity lockdown health and social club for women starting tomorrow (February […]

Community

Ramsgate FC Pitching In Unsung Hero Ian Heath praises success of youth merger

February 12, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

By Paul Martin A merger between two football clubs in Thanet is the best thing to have happened to the […]

Community

Author Niema Ash reveals fascinating life as ‘Nomad Girl’ in the swinging sixties and beyond

February 10, 2021 Jodie Nesling 0

After traversing the globe, meeting the Dalai Lama and befriending Bob Dylan, it’s Broadstairs where intrepid explorer Niema Ash has […]

Community

Margate Rotary Club donates £15,000 to buy Thanet pupils laptops for home learning

February 10, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

Margate Rotary Club has responded to a request for help to provide laptops so Thanet pupils can access home learning. […]

Community

Thanet community news: Cupcakes for teachers, SpeakUp CIC fundraiser, Pierremont Hall, survey and Green Party

February 7, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

Honey Cake Bakers of Birchington Honey Cake Bakers has received a £200 grant via Foresters Financial UK to treat teaching […]

Community

Westgate dementia nurses losing pounds to raise pounds for the Alzheimer’s Society

February 7, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

Two dementia care nurses working in Westgate are raising money for the Alzheimer’s Society with a sponsored diet. West Gate […]

Community

Music panels installed at Dane Park by community group Colourful Margate

February 6, 2021 Kathy Bailes 3

Three music panels have been installed at the playground in Dane Park by community group Colourful Margate and staff from […]

Community

Ramsgate toddler’s air ambulance transfer featured in national charity campaign

February 3, 2021 Kathy Bailes 1

An account of how the Children’s Air Ambulance (TCAA) flew a Ramsgate toddler to London for specialist paediatric care not […]

Community

Retail chain Currys helps out Our Shop members with a brilliant delivery

February 2, 2021 Kathy Bailes 4

A special delivery has been made to affordable health food organisation Our Shop which will be on offer to its […]

Community

RAF Manston History Museum fundraiser for refurb, new NAAFI cafe and Nimrod restoration

February 2, 2021 Kathy Bailes 17

The RAF Manston History Museum is hoping the community will help in its fundraising drive to complete refurbishment and covid-secure […]

Community

Macmillan Cancer Support: Acutely challenging time for people with cancer

January 31, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

Written by Sharon Middleton, Macmillan Partnership Manager for Kent and Medway. The start of 2021 is proving to be an […]

Community

Thanet community news: Thanet Lions, Birchington Parish Council, Inner Wheel, photo society and Salvation Army donation

January 31, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

Thanet Lions Club Thanet Lions Club has been really pleased and proud to have helped Birchington Medical Centre and Minster […]

Business

Ambition, hard work and a donation from 18-year-old Ramsgate building firm boss

January 31, 2021 Kathy Bailes 11

An 18-year-old from Ramsgate says business is growing at an ‘unusual’ rate after setting up his own building firm during […]

Community

Extra help on hand at Margate’s Community Outreach Project

January 27, 2021 Kathy Bailes 2

The Community Outreach Project in Margate is hoping to help even more residents after being joined by three social work […]

Community

Thanet community news: Cakes, NHS snack bags, Ramsgate Rotary, transport fundraiser,teen business award and appeal

January 24, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

Honey Cake Bakers of Birchington Throughout Covid 19 pandemic, it has been doom and gloom for many people. So, to […]

Community

East Kent project deals with almost 30,000 calls for covid-related help since first national ‘lockdown’

January 23, 2021 Kathy Bailes 5

A project in east Kent which helps people with everything from housing arrears to social isolation has dealt with almost […]

Community

Litter bag dispensers installed along Margate seafront to encourage people to ‘do their bit’

January 22, 2021 Kathy Bailes 22

Twelve new ‘TidyPac’ stations are being installed along Margate seafront in a partnership between Thanet council and community litter action […]

Community

Retired Broadstairs nurse takes on 100 mile challenge in aid of marine life rescue organisation

January 19, 2021 Kathy Bailes 1

A retired district nurse from Broadstairs is taking on a 100 mile challenge this month to raise money for a […]

Community

Thanet’s volunteer litter-picking ‘army’ keeping our beaches, streets and parks clean

January 17, 2021 Kathy Bailes 26

Thanet’s volunteer litter picking groups and individuals prevented tonnes of rubbish being washed into the sea last year. Members of […]

Community

Invite to virtual Holocaust Memorial Day service

January 17, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

Holocaust Memorial Day on January 27 is a time to remember the millions of people murdered during the Holocaust and […]

Community

Rapper and pal on a mission to keep struggling families fed during pandemic

January 15, 2021 Kathy Bailes 0

A former Ramsgate resident who has moved to London to pursue a music and fashion brand career has launched a […]

Community

Celebrating 25 years of the Cliftonville Residents Association

January 12, 2021 Kathy Bailes 37

The 25th anniversary of Cliftonville Residents Association is being celebrated today (January 12). The voluntary organisation elected its first committee […]

Community

Thanet community news: Twins’ tandem skydive, defib fundraiser, Holocaust memorial day and more

January 10, 2021 Kathy Bailes 1

Tandem skydive for identical twins Identical twin brothers Paul and Brian Wells will take on a tandem skydive to raise […]

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