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Matthew Munson: From dentists to dancing and science fiction

February 26, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

Dentists have featured heavily in our week. Bryan is proudly telling everyone that he is getting braces in April, so […]

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Matthew Munson: Half term fun and getting to grips with tricky homework

February 19, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

As you read this, Bryan and I are travelling home on the train, having spent a lovely couple of days […]

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Christine Tongue: Problems with my waterworks

February 16, 2023 Kathy Bailes 6

I’ve had some interesting presents lately. A bottle of drinking water, a hot water bottle, a scented candle, warm gloves […]

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Councillor becomes independent after quitting Labour Party

February 15, 2023 Kathy Bailes 74

A Ramsgate councillor will now carry out his role as an independent after quitting the Labour Party. Mark Hopkinson represents […]

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Matthew Munson: Half term and juggling time

February 12, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

Half Term is now upon us. Thank heavens. I’m glad the routine is going to be a little different for […]

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Matthew Munson: A slight change of routine ahead of a busy half-term

February 5, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

Okay, everyone, we can do this; February is here, and the evenings are getting ever so slightly lighter every day. […]

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A View from the Garden Gate Project: Woodland awakening, seed sowing and tremendous tubers

February 3, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

By Nick Condron February is a month of new beginnings and growth, and that’s exactly what’s happening here at our […]

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Opinion with Daniel Hind: A Thanet Plan

February 1, 2023 Kathy Bailes 36

Daniel Hind has lived in Margate since 2014. He is the author of three books and his journalism has appeared […]

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Nature with Nik Mitchell: The wonderful sight of Lapwing

January 31, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

Pee-wit! During the cold winter months on our marshes, fields and filling our skies you can find the wonderful sight […]

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Opinion with Jeremy Kitt: How concerned should we be at the impact of Artificial Intelligence on our lives?

January 29, 2023 Kathy Bailes 10

Jeremy Kitt is a local author, radio presenter, web designer and SEO consultant based in Thanet The release of a […]

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Matthew Munson: Looking at life beyond GCSEs

January 29, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

We’ve had something of a tiring week at Casa de Munson; do you ever have those weeks that are just […]

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Column with Claire Campbell: Children with SEND will explore the world in different ways

January 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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Matthew Munson: Adjusting to post-pandemic life

January 22, 2023 Kathy Bailes 1

First of all, let me say a big thank you to everyone who got in touch with me and gave […]

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Opinion with Christine Tongue: Why I’d strike if I could

January 17, 2023 Kathy Bailes 24

I can’t go on strike,  I’m old and disabled. And who would notice – or care? The government would be […]

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Matthew Munson: On the hunt for an interesting new hobby

January 15, 2023 Kathy Bailes 4

I have a confession to make; I’m not very well-travelled. I’ve been to France a few times, both from Ramsgate […]

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Matthew Munson: A time to reflect but also to look forward

January 8, 2023 Kathy Bailes 2

I grew up in Thanet – the 1980s and 1990s being the decades I witnessed through the eyes of my […]

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Phil Carr’s Margate TikTok video: Spot on, ‘lacklustre grift’ or take it with a pinch of salt?

January 7, 2023 Kathy Bailes 12

One man’s TikTok video bid to gain likes and follows by ‘reviewing’ Margate has provoked a mixed reaction. Phil Carr, […]

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South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay: Leaving behind 2022 and looking to the year ahead

January 2, 2023 Kathy Bailes 75

Political opinion with MP Craig Mackinlay (Conservative) As the festive period ends, the recycling and general rubbish is bagged ready […]

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A View from the Garden Gate Project: The benefits of community gardening and the No Dig method

January 2, 2023 Kathy Bailes 0

By Nick Condron Happy New Year! As the winter weather settles in, it’s easy to feel a little down and […]

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Matthew Munson: Family time and looking forward to what 2023 brings

January 1, 2023 Kathy Bailes 2

Well, there you go. It’s all done; Christmas is over for another year, we’re over the “inbetween” bit that exists […]

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Matthew Munson: Christmas has arrived and memories will be made

December 24, 2022 Kathy Bailes 3

Well, here it is. Christmas has arrived. Feliz Navidad. Joyeux Noel. And so on. My Christmases have changed something chronic […]

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Matthew Munson: The final countdown to Christmas

December 18, 2022 Kathy Bailes 4

And so the final countdown to Christmas begins. I have received a daily countdown to the big day for the […]

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County Councillor Karen Constantine: Seeing Red – Southern Water plan lacks ambition

December 13, 2022 Kathy Bailes 21

The mood in Ramsgate Comfort Inn during Southern Water’s public meeting on Monday 12th December matched the weather outside – […]

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Matthew Munson: Random chances that affect our life path

December 11, 2022 Kathy Bailes 1

We’ve been in a sick house this week. Bryan has been the sick one, but given the fact that we […]

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Opinion with Christine Tongue: What we owe the NHS

December 11, 2022 Kathy Bailes 17

I’ve been chopped up and put back together again – caringly and  medically. And in hospital. But your body doesn’t […]

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County Councillor Karen Constantine: Seeing Red – Turning to Christmas and food bank demand

December 6, 2022 Kathy Bailes 12

My thoughts have turned to Christmas. This will be the first Christmas ever in the Constantine household that we celebrate […]

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South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay: Cost of living and wage increase demands

December 5, 2022 Kathy Bailes 49

As we approach the festive season, the Mackinlay household is far from ready. The tree remains in the box from […]

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Matthew Munson: Christmas is sneaking up on us again

December 4, 2022 Kathy Bailes 2

Pinch, punch, and all that gubbins. We’re now at the time of year where we can say, “I can’t believe […]

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A View from the Garden Gate Project: A Successful Year of Achievement and Enjoyment

December 2, 2022 Kathy Bailes 1

By Nick Condron As another year draws to a close with the arrival of December, the Garden has once again […]

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Matthew Munson: Finding the right working style for me

November 27, 2022 Kathy Bailes 1

I work predominantly from home, which is something I would never have considered pre-pandemic, but it’s become a permanent state […]

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