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Matthew Munson: Time together and an introduction to St George’s school

May 22, 2022 Kathy Bailes 0

You know those busy weeks we all sometimes have? It’s been a bit like that here at Casa de Munson, […]

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Opinion with Christine Tongue: Countdown to cut off

May 20, 2022 Kathy Bailes 15

On May 31st I have my left leg cut off! And put back on again with a brand new custom […]

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Matthew Munson: SATs are over and St George;s beckons

May 15, 2022 Kathy Bailes 0

Well, there you have it; SATs are over, and all is well with the world. Bryan was relieved when it […]

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Mental Health Awareness Week: 13 Reasons Why

May 13, 2022 Kathy Bailes 0

Mental Health Awareness Week runs from May 9-15. This year the theme is Loneliness.  Here one woman gives a voice […]

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Jane Hetherington: Mental health in Thanet post-covid pandemic

May 10, 2022 Kathy Bailes 6

It is Mental Health Awareness Week (May 9-15). The Mental Health Foundation started Mental Health Awareness Week 21 years ago.  […]

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Opinion with Christine Tongue: Promises, promises…

May 9, 2022 Kathy Bailes 40

Christine Tongue is a member of disability campaign group Access Thanet My friend Mandy recently had a disabled person’s nightmare. […]

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Political Opinion: Craig Mackinlay MP – Beer and Currygate, elections and back to Parliament

May 9, 2022 Kathy Bailes 35

In my last article I bemoaned the fact that the media was devoting a massive amount of its output to […]

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Political Opinion Cllr Karen Constantine: Seeing Red – Salaries and Net Zero Watch

May 9, 2022 Kathy Bailes 23

They say a week is a long time in politics, regardless of who you might support politically, the past few […]

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Terry Pankhurst: Thanet Gang Show – a history and hopes for the future

May 8, 2022 Kathy Bailes 2

Terry Pankhurst is a Thanet Gang Show Ambassador and Chairperson Thanet Gang Show started 73 Years ago when it was […]

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Matthew Munson: Childhood memories and entering pre-teen years

May 8, 2022 Kathy Bailes 1

Can you remember much from your childhood? I can remember certain things (family, school, being a total nerd – some […]

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Matthew Munson: A subtle balancing act

May 1, 2022 Kathy Bailes 1

We had a brief sojourn  to the dentist this week; it wasn’t the highlight of the week, to be sure, […]

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A View From The Garden Gate Project: Fundraising Gratitude, Resplendent Trees and Asparagus Season   

May 1, 2022 Kathy Bailes 0

By Nick Condron A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make our Spring Open Day such […]

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Nature with Nik Mitchell: A swoop of Swift

May 1, 2022 Kathy Bailes 0

Thanet nature expert Nik Mitchell, from Minster, runs the Wildlife Conservation in Thanet page on facebook: This month means the […]

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Setareh Ebrahimi: ‘I go to bed to avoid using electric’ – the toll of the cost of living crisis

April 23, 2022 Kathy Bailes 2

Setareh Ebrahimi (pictured) is a writer who lives in Ramsgate with her husband and daughter Perhaps a lot has been […]

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Matthew Munson: Adoption is something to be proud of

April 17, 2022 Kathy Bailes 2

I’m writing this week from a hotel room in central London; we’ve been up here for a couple of days […]

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Review: Melt Banana bring Japanese noise rock to Elsewhere in Margate

April 11, 2022 Kathy Bailes 19

By Craig Solly Japanese noise rock isn’t quite what you consider a natural attraction for seasiders, but Margate seems to […]

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Political opinion Seeing Red with Cllr Karen Constantine: Tackling poverty in Thanet

April 11, 2022 Kathy Bailes 16

Thanet is in the national news again. But this time for all the wrong reasons. Despite Chancellor Rishi Sunak’s reassurances […]

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Political opinion Craig Mackinlay MP: Covid, Ukraine, Southern Water and council assets

April 11, 2022 Kathy Bailes 26

I didn’t think I’d be writing about Covid ever again: at least hoped not to be. I had my own […]

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Matthew Munson: Easter holidays and a ‘second birthday’ treat for Bryan

April 10, 2022 Kathy Bailes 0

Holidays are lovely because we get to change our routines for a little while and that’s a genuine pleasure. Bryan […]

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Nature with Nik Mitchell: So much more than just a hedge

April 5, 2022 Kathy Bailes 5

Thanet nature expert Nik Mitchell, from Minster, runs the Wildlife Conservation in Thanet page on facebook: A hedge is much […]

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Matthew Munson: holidays, planning and looking ahead to many changes

April 3, 2022 Kathy Bailes 0

The Easter holidays are here. Send up the flares; a nice little break from the normal routine of school and […]

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The Garden Gate Project: Spring Open Day, beautiful tulips and seedlings galore 

April 2, 2022 Kathy Bailes 1

By Nick Condron As fresh spring leaves and beautiful blossoms unfurl all around, it’s such a joy to be in […]

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Christine Tongue: Do people like me have to view the sea through bars forever?

March 31, 2022 Kathy Bailes 27

Overheard recently on Broadstairs seafront: “I don’t know why disabled people want to go to the beach — you’d think […]

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Thanet Labour Party: Energy tips, statistics and what you can do about tomorrow’s energy price rise

March 31, 2022 Kathy Bailes 6

In Thanet, residents are disconnecting from their electricity and gas supplies due to cost, and breaking into closed-off fireplaces so […]

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Matthew Munson: Covid, tennis and back to school for Bryan

March 27, 2022 Kathy Bailes 0

Covid has once again struck Casa de Munson; oh woe is … actually, it’s not been that bad. Bryan tested […]

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Nicci Rosengarten: Beatrice Shilling tale and a visit to the Spitfire and Hurricane Museum

March 26, 2022 Kathy Bailes 0

World Book Day each year sees a flurry of children’s books being published on the same day and I wasn’t […]

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Amy Rutland: World Down Syndrome Day – inclusion, empowerment and my amazing sister Lucy

March 21, 2022 Kathy Bailes 2

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is an annual March 21 celebration and global awareness day officially observed by the United […]

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Matthew Munson: Marking three years as a family

March 20, 2022 Kathy Bailes 2

Think back over the last three years, to the start of 2019. A lot’s happened since then, it’s fair to […]

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Opinion with Christine Tongue: War, wheelchairs and a hostile environment

March 19, 2022 Kathy Bailes 38

I expect like me you’ve been horrified to see disabled people trying to escape war devastated Ukraine. Old ladies in […]

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Opinion with MP Craig Mackinlay: The situation in Ukraine

March 15, 2022 Kathy Bailes 18

Just two weeks ago I was offering my analysis of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Little has changed since then, […]

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