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Huge hike in demand at Margate Independent Food Bank leads to ‘perfect storm’ fears for winter
A huge hike in people asking for food parcels coupled with the end of government funded aid for supplies will […]
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New Covid walk-in centre in Thanet among three expected to open in Kent in addition to existing sites
By Local Democracy Reporter Ciaran Duggan Three new coronavirus testing sites are set to open in Kent. Covid walk-in centres […]
Business
Manston firm offering businesses face masks in return for donation to Thanet carer organisation
A Manston embroidery and workwear company is offering businesses free face masks – in return for a donation to be […]
Community
Kent health campaigners to host ‘Crush Corona’ online meeting
An online public meeting on July 2 will question the safety of people in Thanet as the lockdown is eased. […]
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Almost 200 Thanet businesses approved for Discretionary Grant Scheme
A total of 193 businesses based in Thanet will each receive a payment of £7,500 this week under the Discretionary […]
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Shielding restrictions to be eased and then ended next month
From Monday, July 6 restrictions will be eased for the 2.2 million people who are currently shielding due to the […]
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Big-hearted Ramsgate Asda worker Bob uses staff bonus for a brilliant cause
When Ramsgate Asda assistant manager Bob Ellender was given a staff bonus for his work during the Covid crisis his […]
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Courageous Natalie learning to take her own 39 Steps while raising cash for East Kent Mencap
After battling for her life against Covid-19, Natalie Stephens is now learning to walk again and raising money for East […]
Community
Thanet music venue Rosslyn Court launch programme of gigs to be live streamed free
An independent Cliftonville music venue has announced a series of gigs which will be streamed live in order to support […]
Community
Newington Big Local community club delivering food and creative packs during pandemic
A Community Food Club based in Newington has delivered more than 1,760 food bags to some 120 households during the […]
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Kitchen Social Broadstairs on a mission to help residents eat well – and big plans for the future
Broadstairs neighbours who set up a community group in February focused on cooking and affordable, quality ingredients have turned their […]
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Cliftonville community group launches new grocery voucher scheme
Community group, GRASS Cliftonville has launched a grocery voucher and food parcel scheme designed to help households struggling during the […]
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Council urges eligible businesses to apply for discretionary grant as deadline looms
Some 110 applications have been made to Thanet council’s Discretionary Business Grants Scheme aimed at helping those who have been […]
Community
Behind the scenes at Margate food service that had to ban two people for selling on parcels
A food bank service in Margate says it has had to ban two people after they were found to be […]
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Thanet Together fundraiser launched for isle food banks as demand continues to rise
Thanet council has launched a community fundraiser on behalf of the isle’s food bank services. The Thanet Together fundraiser aims […]
Business
Margate Morrisons supermarket steps in with donations to Thanet Food Link
A Thanet food bank service which has seen a huge rise in demand during the Covid pandemic has been given […]
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Hospital Trust thanks ‘Covid’ volunteers as many are stood down due to drop in demand
By Liz Crudgington More than 100 volunteers stepped forward to help out at East Kent Hospitals during the coronavirus outbreak. […]
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Donations and the cast of The Wizard of Oz -including the Yellow Brick Road – mark ‘final’ Clap for Carers night
Fancy dress was taken to the next level in Garlinge last night (May 28) for the last official Clap for […]
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Fancy dress and a cake to mark (possibly) the last Thursday night Clap for Carers
Tonight (May 28) could be the final official Clap for Carers after the event founder said the event should now […]
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Ramsgate Town Council’s £10k per month costs for food bank hub – with no government help
Ramsgate Town Council has received no official funding towards its work as a food bank hub and distribution network during […]
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Dates outlined for retail and market reopenings as council allocated funding for ‘safety measures’
Thanet’s share of a £50 million government fund for councils in England to prepare for the safe reopening of high […]
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Tesco donates to Margate food bank to help with surge in demand
A food bank which supports vulnerable families and individuals in Margate and the surrounding area is being aided in its […]
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Ramsgate Arts Primary creates online worry button for its children
By Peter Barnett In uncertain times like the current pandemic the level of worry facing children can leave them feeling […]
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Community organisation Connect Well East Kent helping thousands of people during covid crisis
Community referral organisation Connect Well East Kent has seen a huge surge in people needing its services during the covid […]
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Choir goes virtual to keep on singing during coronavirus restrictions
A Thanet choir has relaunched online while members are unable to meet up physically and it is now opening it’s […]
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Margate music producers join collective on album raising funds for frontline workers
Three Margate music producers are among 14 who have contributed to an album raising money for Covid Crisis Rescue (UK). […]
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QEQM midwife delivers coronavirus parody song
By Sam Alexander A QEQM Hospital midwife has recorded a parody of the The Greatest Showman hit, ‘This is Me’ […]
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Pilgrims Hospices tribute to staff on International Nurses Day
Pilgrims Hospices is recognising its nurses and key workers on International Nurses Day today (May 12). Pilgrims nurses have cared […]
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Project MotorHouse ‘lockdown’ photo invite for Thanet under-18s
Ramsgate youth charity Project MotorHouse is asking all the young people under 18 in Thanet to post their lockdown photographs […]
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Limited edition Tracey Emin prints on sale in support of Oasis Domestic Abuse Service
A new limited-edition print by artist Tracey Emin is being sold in support of Thanet-based charity Oasis Domestic Abuse Service. […]