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Matthew Munson: Following our passions and stretching our minds

May 21, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

I am most certainly not a dancer; I’m barely coordinated whilst walking down the street, so it’s hard to imagine […]

Opinion

Opinion with Christine Tongue: Somewhere to put my sticks

May 20, 2023 Kathy Bailes 17

Lock down, covid and hip surgery have meant we haven’t had a holiday for three years. My poor partner needed […]

Opinion

Nature with Nik Mitchell: The big invasion of the Box Tree Moth Caterpillar

May 17, 2023 Kathy Bailes 3

Thanet nature expert Nik Mitchell runs the Wildlife Conservation in Thanet page on facebook I’ve been anticipating the invasion of […]

Opinion

Matthew Munson: Lego, dance and time for writing

May 14, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

Bryan has been working on some Lego recently, and I am in awe of the complexity of Lego designs now. […]

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Review: New brunch menu launches at Kebbells in Broadstairs

May 14, 2023 Kathy Bailes 2

A new brunch menu has landed at Kebbells in Broadstairs combining Mediterranean influence with locally sourced food. The laid-back bar […]

Opinion

South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay: Coronation, Pugin and elections

May 8, 2023 Kathy Bailes 48

It is difficult to put into words the full glory of the Coronation of King Charles III, the pomp and […]

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Matthew Munson: Braces, elections, university and a long weekend

May 7, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

A coronation and council elections in the same week; we’ve certainly had a lot going on, but nothing compared to […]

Opinion

Dan Thompson’s book review: The Seaside by Madeline Bunting

May 7, 2023 Kathy Bailes 14

In England, Madeline Bunting tells us in her new book The Seaside, you’re never more than 70 miles from the […]

Opinion

A View from the Garden Gate Project: Spring growth, vegetables progress and beautiful blooms

May 2, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

By Nick Condron It’s May, and after a cooler and wetter spring than we’ve been used to of late, our […]

Opinion

Matthew Munson: A busy week at Casa de Munson

April 30, 2023 Kathy Bailes 2

This week has been a busy one at Casa de Munson; some home learning, catching up with friends, normal schooling […]

Opinion

Claire Campbell: Art submission and exploring the isle with Beau

April 29, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

Claire Campbell is a Thanet mum-of-three and SEN teacher working in a specialist school in Broadstairs where all children are […]

Opinion

Review: When In The Lone  Star State

April 28, 2023 Kathy Bailes 2

Review by Dan Thompson A Ramsgate photographer’s quest for some kind of photographic truth is captured in his latest photo […]

Opinion

Nature with Nik Mitchell: Pollutants in our waters

April 25, 2023 Kathy Bailes 5

Thanet nature expert Nik Mitchell runs the Wildlife Conservation in Thanet page on facebook The dumping of raw sewage is […]

Opinion

Matthew Munson: Elections, memories and careers

April 23, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

Don’t talk to me about technology; this week, another laptop died on me. Thank heavens I had a spare to […]

Opinion

Opinion with Christine Tongue: Covid finally got me

April 19, 2023 Kathy Bailes 43

Beware covid has not gone way, I’ve got it! I’m toxic! Keep your distance! After three years of avoiding it, […]

Opinion

Matthew Munson: A busy stay in London with a climb over the O2

April 16, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

It’s been a busy week in the Munson family. I took Bryan up to London as a belated birthday present […]

Opinion

Matthew Munson: Enjoying the Easter break

April 9, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

This week has marked the first week of the Easter school holidays, although I’ve been working for a portion of […]

Community

A View from the Garden Gate Project: Gratitude, green shoots and flowers to look forward to

April 4, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

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

Opinion

Matthew Munson: Back on the marathon trail

April 2, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

Excitement abates in the Munson household lately; Bryan is preparing for some dance exams, and it is genuinely exciting. He […]

Opinion

Column with Claire Campbell: Community access for families with children with SEND

March 30, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

Claire Campbell is a Thanet mum-of-three and SEN teacher working in a specialist school in Broadstairs where all children are […]

Opinion

Matthew Munson: Adoption, walking and suffering from man flu

March 26, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

I am currently recovering from a severe bout of man flu (some might call it a cold, but they would […]

Opinion

Matthew Munson: Four years since we became a family

March 19, 2023 Kathy Bailes 2

Four years ago this week, Bryan came home. I struggle to believe that all that time has passed – it […]

Opinion

Opinion with Laura Probert of Access Ramsgate: Keep fighting Joe

March 18, 2023 Kathy Bailes 5

This month it is five years since Ramsgate’s Joe Shaw was cruelly attacked in Ramsgate Town Centre and left with […]

Opinion

Matthew Munson: Happy birthday Bryan

March 12, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

It’s Bryan’s birthday today, so I’m sure you can imagine that excitement levels have been through the roof all day […]

Opinion

Matthew Munson: A day of home-schooling and finding the right career

March 5, 2023 Kathy Bailes 2

I got to spend a bit more time with Bryan this week due to the school strikes. On Thursday, the […]

Opinion

Opinion with Christine Tongue: On the front line

March 2, 2023 Kathy Bailes 13

Disabled people are on the political front line. Not in the Ukraine war, though some are. Nor in our  councils […]

Opinion

A View from the Garden Gate Project: Utilising wood chips, benefits of planting trees and an invite to our Spring Open Day

March 1, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

By Nick Condron As the chill of winter finally gives way to the warmth of spring, March marks the start […]

Opinion

Nature with Nik Mitchell: Time to put up some nest boxes

February 28, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

Thanet nature expert Nik Mitchell, from Minster, runs the Wildlife Conservation in Thanet page on facebook. This year for National […]

Opinion

South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay: EU deal supposition and local health provision

February 27, 2023 Kathy Bailes 40

We’ve had two weekends of supposition about a new ‘deal’ with the EU to resolve the status of Northern Ireland. […]

Opinion

Column with Claire Campbell: ‘Share their picture, say their name’

February 27, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

Claire Campbell is a Thanet mum-of-three and SEN teacher working in a specialist school in Broadstairs where all children have […]

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