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Thanet community news: Rainbows, Crispe Charity, Chatham and Clarendon visor update and more
Thanet council refuse teams have spotted lots of thank you cards, notes and drawings on their rounds recently. They continue […]
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The Margate community chef and artist offering Hot Meals Now Canteen contactless delivery
Hot Meals Now Canteen has relocated from the Adult Education Centre in Margate and is now using the kitchen at […]
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Jeremy Paxman to host virtual pub quiz in aid of East Kent Hospitals Charity
Quiz fans will be able to flex their mental muscles in the presence of legendary question master Jeremy Paxman – […]
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Large response to Ramsgate mum’s ‘pay it forward’ shopping pledge for people in need
A Ramsgate mum-of-three is using money saved for a holiday to buy shopping for people in need during the coronavirus […]
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Ramsgate driver’s fundraiser to create face masks for frontline workers by using 3D printers
A Ramsgate driver who currently is not working due to the coronavirus outbreak is raising money to make face protection […]
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Talks underway to halt shutdown of Our Kitchen on the Isle of Thanet free food scheme
Discussions are taking place to try and stop the shutdown of the Our Kitchen on the Isle of Thanet scheme. […]
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Fantastic rainbow pictures from children at Little Oaks Nursery and across the isle
Rainbow pictures being displayed as a symbol of hope have been springing up across Thanet. Earlier today (March 28) we […]
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Customer praise for Ramsgate corner shop owner going the extra mile
A caring corner shop owner has been hailed as a ‘hero’ for the extra care he is showing his customers. […]
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Our Kitchen on the Isle of Thanet appeal for help to pick up milk for vulnerable people projects
Our Kitchen on the Isle of Thanet is appealing for help to pick up 450 litres of milk which will […]
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Ramsgate Salvation Army needs your help as food bank stocks run low
The Ramsgate Salvation Army is in need of stock for its food bank. The organisation is suffering from low stock […]
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Charity launches fundraiser to support East Kent NHS staff
The East Kent Hospitals Charity is encouraging people to donate to support NHS staff as they continue to prepare for […]
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Thanet coronavirus: Useful numbers, groups and shop deliveries list
Help groups, shops and organisations taking the helm to care for those most impacted by the coronavirus outbreak If you […]
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Successful tree planting day at Westbrook’s Sunken Gardens
Tree planting took place in the Sunken Garden, Westbrook, yesterday (March 22) as part of the part of the Isle of […]
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Thanet community news: Drama group gift, stepping out for Pilgrims Hospices, VE Day fun and more
East Kent Mencap Drama Group for adults with a learning disability sang their thanks to the Mayor of Ramsgate when […]
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The Ramsgate man taking action to help the elderly hit by other shoppers coronavirus bulk buying
A Ramsgate man is so upset after witnessing elderly shoppers struggling to get provisions in stripped bare supermarkets that he […]
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Do you know who ‘Smoke’ belongs to?
A Thanet dog group is appealing to find the owner of a elderly hound picked up in Dane Valley this […]
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Sainsbury’s Westwood staff get on the pitch – and in the saddle – to raise Sport Relief funds
Photos Carl Hudson Staff at Sainsbury’s Westwood are on a mission to raise cash for Sport relief. Last weekend staff […]
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Sunrise dip at Walpole Bay marks International Women’s Day and raises cash for charity
Women swimmers braved the chill and gathered for a sunrise swim today (March 8) to raise cash for Oasis Domestic […]
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Thanet community news: Atzec celebrates 50 years, Bounce Beyond fundraiser and more
Aztec Keep Fit Club Members of the Aztec Fitness Club have celebrated its 50th anniversary. Aztec started in chairperson Sandra […]
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Ramsgate teen to join fundraising pyjama walk in memory of grandad
A Ramsgate teenager will take part in a five mile pyjama walk this Summer to raise charity funds in memory […]
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Thanet community news: RNLI, TOFFs, SONiK, Obelisk Awards and more
Ramsgate RNLI The Mayor Raushan Ara, along with her fundraising chairman Peter Borrough, visited Ramsgate RNLI on Friday (February 28) […]
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Thanet community news: Tryangle Awards, volunteering session, RNLI, hospital gifts and more
Try Angle Awards Three young people from the Thanet district have been recognised in the annual Spirit of Try Angle […]
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Volunteers brave high winds to turn out to Dane Valley Green big tree planting day
Report by Jamie Horton, Photos by Jamie Horton and Carl Hudson Despite high winds and cold weather conditions, more than […]
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Thanet community news: Remembering the Channel Dash heroes, litter pick, archaeology, business news and more
Channel Dash services at Manston and Ramsgate Ceremonies to commemorate the anniversary of a World War Two Fleet Air Arm […]
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Jane Hetherington: Mental health and substance abuse meeting
A third public meeting for the community to share mental health concerns and hear from experts has been held in […]
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Turner Contemporary director Victoria Pomery receives honorary doctorate
Canterbury Christ Church has awarded Turner Contemporary director Victoria Pomery OBE an honorary doctorate in recognition of her work and […]
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Thanet community news: New Birchington vicar, Montefiore talk, music, village tour, writers and more
St Peter’s Village Tour If you are looking for a social outing for friends and family, why not enjoy this […]
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Westbrook counsellor gets ready to take on firewalk for Pilgrims Hospice
Chris Laming, from Westbrook, will take on her fifth Firewalk for Pilgrims Hospices next month. After completing her first Firewalk […]
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RNLI appeal for charity fundraisers
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) is currently looking to recruit more face-to-face fundraisers to help share vital safety messages […]
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Dane Valley Woods photo of the year winner announced
The overall winner of the Dane Valley Woods photo of 2019 competition has been announced. The steering group for the […]