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Broadstairs based Nan Eshelby..... I am devoting my time to helping nature around us. I have written and illustrated children’s books to Spark a ❤️ of nature. Reviewed by leading experts such as Prof Goulson, Prof Beebee, Alison Benjamin, Kate Bradbury, Brigit Strawbridge. Enjoy reading with a child while learning easy ways to help bees, frogs and wildlife. ‘Bombus and the Beeline’ and ‘Puddock’s Pond’ and ‘Moira and the Magnificent Bee Beds’ (dyslexic friendly) are for age 4+ and have an appendix with fun facts. Brilliant Bombus Bumblebee is for age 2+.

Hello Nature Lovers

I am a passionate nature enthusiast dedicated to making the world a greener, more nature friendly place. Through my work in the garden and with my children’s books, I strive to inspire others to connect with nature in meaningful ways. My garden, a wildflower meadow full of bee-friendly shrubs and flowers, reflects my deep commitment to preserving and enhancing local ecosystems.

As a writer and illustrator, I craft stories that spark a love of nature in young hearts, encouraging the next generation to appreciate and protect the natural world. I give presentations to adult groups sharing my personal journey in gardening and the creation of my books, aiming to shift perspectives on the beauty and importance of nature in our lives.

Beyond my garden, I am an active advocate for environmental change, working with councils and governments to reduce pesticide use and promote healthier, more sustainable approaches to land management, particularly in the care of verges and public spaces. My belief is that small actions can make a big difference in the preservation of the planet for future generations.

I also give presentations to adult groups on easy things we can all do to help and changing our view of beauty to natures view. If you are interested in a presentation or a children’s reading and activity even then do reach out at bombusthebee@gmail.com or visit my web site www.bombusthebee.com

Meet George

A normal kid chasing an extraordinary dream.... which will become a reality.

George Jackson is a 14-year-old from Kent, documenting his journey from simulator racing to competitive motorsport through SIM TO GRID.

Ever since watching the 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, George has dreamed of becoming a professional racing driver. That passion led him to sim racing, where countless hours of practice helped him develop his racecraft before being invited to join SIM Motorsport Race School.

Today, George is working with experienced coaches, training both on and off the simulator and preparing for the next stage of his journey into British Rallycross. His long-term ambition is to earn the opportunity to race professionally in championships such as BTCC or the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

George believes success isn't given, it's earned through hard work, determination and a willingness to keep learning. Through SIM TO GRID, he's inviting people to follow the journey as it unfolds, sharing the highs, the challenges and everything it takes to chase a dream.

If you are a local company and would like George to achieve his goal he has these packages to help sponsor him. All the information you need is via this page https://www.gjacksonracing.co.uk/partners

You can follow George via the following links

https://www.instagram.com/georgejacksonracing/

https://www.gjacksonracing.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592034593837

https://www.youtube.com/@GeorgeJacksonRacing

https://www.linkedin.com/company/george-jackson-racing/posts/?viewAsMember=true

We met, recorded and decided to chat by the sea at the Lido in Margate Kent so you may hear the odd splash of rain but we just carried on it was fun being outside.

Katherine Shannon is an award winning Film TV, Director, producer and writer who loves to film in Thanet and use local people.

A 1st AD, Writer and Director, Katherine Shannon has most recently worked on the BFI/Mumbai/LA award-winning Queer Parivaar, a short film representing the LGBTQ+ community that premiered at BFI Flare and was a global success. Before becoming a full time writer and producer, she was a stand up comedian in Edinburgh with The McKray Twins, writing much of the material. She ran a Comedy Club in Brixton, holding open mic nights that discovered the talents of Catherine Tate, Paul Sinha, Shappi Khorsandi and more. She wrote and performed Baby Love with Sara West, which was shown at The Soho Theatre, and detailed the travails of newly pregnant Mothers. They performed all the characters, including their Mothers and Boyfriends. She worked on Re-Shaped for award winning Director Stephen Pierre Mitchell which featured award-winning comedian Janey Godley; and was a consultant on Mrs Wilson for the BBC/Snowed-In Productions with her cousin Ruth Wilson. Recent features include Dimension Slip and Silent Night which are available on Netflix and Sky. She won Best Female Director at Mumbai International for her film Crisps and Zombies which has won 10 awards worldwide.

You can watch Crisps and Zombies Katherine's award winning film via this link https://youtu.be/eTZza0Bnnjo?si=ORfcUNA54Ow2-xnc

Mike is now based in Broadstairs. He has extensive experience in radio and music, in Canada and the UK in commercial and public broadcasting, and in speech and music formats.

Mike is the founder and director of Pod People Productions and Thelonious Punk Productions Ltd. He has extensive experience in audio creation, having worked in the radio and music industry for over 30 years.

He’s worked in commercial and public radio, creating music and speech formats here in the UK and his native Canada. He was a member of the launch team at Talk Radio UK in 1995 and was there to rebrand it talkSport in 2000. In 2001 he joined the BBC to help launch (and later save) BBC Radio 6 Music. Most recently he was Content Editor at BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music (creating the audio entry to win Radio 2 the Radio Academy’s Station of the Year back to back), overseeing award winning programmes, events, and outside broadcasts.

In that time he’s worked with some of the biggest names in broadcasting and built up an extensive contacts book. Scubas Sir Terry Wogan, Graham Norton, Dermot O'Leary to name just a few He has also rubbed shoulders with many of our most famous musicians such as The Rolling Stones, David Bowie to name just two throughout his career.

Mike gives us in insight into the world of Radio, music and his love of living here in Broadstairs. He along with his wife Collette Cooper have integrated into the local music scene. To learn more visit these links.

Mikes Podcasts https://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/

Collette's website https://www.collettecooper.com

And the venue where you can hear them both at the Albion Rooms in Margate

https://www.instagram.com/ccs_music_cellar/

Welcome to Broadstairs & St. Peter's Tennis Club website. Our aim is to encourage players of all ages and abilities to enjoy tennis here in Broadstairs.

Peter Davies OBE is the Chair of the Tennis Club and here he talks about its history and where it is now.

Those who wish to take up tennis for the first time can get help and support through our coaching system, and are welcome to all the social events. Juniors are particularly encouraged and a well established coaching scheme is available to them.

We have 6 floodlit courts (all clay) so tennis can be played every day and evening. Lighting is free to members. The club is affiliated to the LTA and KLTA and we enter teams in both the Kent and East Kent summer and winter leagues. Social tennis is played all year round on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings (10am-12 noon) and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6.30pm-9.30pm) and is open to all members. We also hold a Social tennis session for Improvers on Wednesdays between 7.30 pm and 9 pm.

Why not come along and have a go. You can be sure of a warm welcome.

If you have any questions please email info@broadstairstennis.net

Carina Coen is originally from Galway, Ireland, a country well known for folklore and magical stories of Leprechauns. Carina has written a new twist on ‘Faerie-Tales’, in an unusual and imaginative mix of fantasy-story-telling and Environmental and Educational messages for the reader. You can listen to Sylvie's Wish via this link https://sylvieswish.com

Carina is now based in central Broadstairs Kent running a Mermaid Retreat inspired BnB & Therapy Storytelling studio. Carina also works @tidetherapies Dr Haushka skincare in Broadstairs. Remedial massage Sangye Yoga Studio London.

Instagram @carinacoen @@tidetherapies

BnB https://mermaid-retreat-broadstairs.hotelskent.com/en/

Broadstairs and St Peter’s have a new Town Crier appointed by The Town Council.

My name is Bryan Jones I was born in Canterbury and have lived here for the last twelve years.

Many people will already know me from my membership with various local Clubs and associations Broadstairs and St Peter’s Twinning Association, The Village Tour , The Caledonian Society, St Peter’s Living Lively Choir, The Dickens Declaimers.

You may well have seen me at the Food Festival earlier this year, and in and around Broadstairs Dickens Festival a couple of weeks ago. I will also be about during the Folk Festival next month, so please stop me for a chat, and say hello, you are more than welcome. Any stories or interesting facts about yourself, or the Town will be well received.

My main role is to bring a bit of colour to local events and to promote Broadstairs and St Peter’s,

If you would like to book Bryan or get in touch you can email jimbry60@gmail.com

Born in Wales, my first connection to Thanet was when I was posted to RAF Manston in 1979. I worked there in air traffic control for the next three years during which time I met a local girl – now my Mayoress, Sarah Kemp. Over the next twenty years we bought our first house together in Wardour Close, Broadstairs, got married and had three children. I split my time between the family in Broadstairs and West Drayton, Heathrow and lastly Southampton where I worked for the CAA at the Air Traffic Control Centre. When the opportunity arose to work at Manston again I jumped at the chance to base myself fully in Thanet and I worked at the airport until it closed in 2014. During this time I also bought the café on the beach at the bottom of Harbour Street which I ran alongside and then after my CAA work until 2016.

It was the sudden closure of Manston airport which got me into local politics – I was never politically ambitious until this time. In August 2016 I won the by-election for the Northwood Ward in Ramsgate and became a Thanet District Councillor. At the following local elections in May 2019 I became both a Ramsgate Town Councillor and a Thanet District Councillor, but it was always my aim to represent Broadstairs. In 2023 I was elected to represent Bradstowe ward in Broadstairs for both the Town and District Councils. I was delighted to serve as Deputy Mayor for the Town Council during the Civic Year 2025-26 and I am honoured to be able to represent the Town as Mayor for the current year.

Unlike County and District Councils which can be remote because they deal with such large numbers of people, Local Councils are placed within our communities. Local Councillors are vital to our community as they meet and talk to the people they represent every day in shops, pubs, at work and out and about. People tell us what is important to them and we can act on that. We know security in our town is a main priority for many and we have worked hard to provide additional security resources not only on the beaches but in the high street, parks and shops.

My aim as Town Mayor is to make Broadstairs even safer and more family focused. As a keen member of Dickens Festival I recognise the importance of our heritage and the appeal of a traditional family holiday. As a keen fisherman I will be looking to reintroduce the Mayor’s Cup – a fishing competition for young people. I will be working to increase awareness around defibrillators and bleed kits and ensuring everyone has access to them. With my military background I am passionate about helping former servicemen and women and I will be therefore be working with colleagues on the Town Council to introduce a Veterans Association.

Broadstairs is and always has been a special place. I intend to do all I can to ensure that it continues to be a place where everyone feels safe to enjoy its rare combination of physical beauty, heritage and wholesome family fun.

https://www.broadstairs.gov.uk/the-town-mayor/meet-our-town-mayor/

The Best of Times is a place to browse, to read, to write, and to explore. With great coffee and snacks, free WiFi, and a unique curated selection of new books on two floors, it’s the latest addition to Broadstairs’ cultural scene. In time we’ll offer a programme of events, and host writers’ groups, book clubs, singer-songwriter nights and more. And don’t forget our unique spooky book nook…

Visit Gavin’s website for details of upcoming events at this lovely place in Broadstairs to look amongst the books and events as people enjoy the love of books reading and poems. Plus music

https://www.bestoftimesbooks.com/

1 Chandos Road

Broadstairs, CT10 1QP

Kent Surf School is the ONLY surf school to hold a license from both Thanet District Council and Adventure Activity Licensing Service ensuring that we meet strict operating and safety parameters. Andy Webb owner of Kent Surf School also works as an Ambulance Practitioner for South East Coast Ambulance Service and is Trainer Assessor for Surf Life Saving Great Britain in water sports instructor training and First aid qualifications.

Kent’s leading surf school is an award winning surf school as voted by our customers. As a family owned and run business, Kent Surf School has a driving passion to share our enthusiasm for the ocean with the next generation.

Throughout all our surf lessons and water activities we emphasise the fundamentals of beach safety to promote solid lifelong practices. We keep class sizes small so that everyone can enjoy a personal learning experience as they discover how to make the most of the ocean.

You are guaranteed that the quality of teaching you will enjoy at Kent Surf School is absolutely always first rate. Whatever you want, we aim to make sure that every single one of our customers has the time of their life. That could be why so many of you come back year after year!!

We believe in offering you outstanding customer service and the highest level of surf and water sports tuition. At Kent Surf School, our team are incredibly highly trained and motivated, totally dedicated to helping you learn new skills.

https://kentsurfschool.co.uk

A lovely chat with Victoria Suchak - Manager and founder

https://www.thepavilioncommunitycafe.co.uk

I have been running the Zone Youth Club for over 20 years, first at St Andrew’s Church in Reading Street, then at The Gap, Queens Road Baptist Church, and for the past 9 years at The Pavilion Café in St Peter’s Recreation Ground. I am a qualified Senior Youth Worker, overseeing all the weekly club sessions we run at the café.

The Zone Youth Club first started one cold, snowy night in February 2005 at St Andrew’s Church Hall in Reading Street. 120 children and their parents lined up to join. It was overwhelming, but we enlisted help from friends and family, and the club was born. We had a long waiting list, started a second session, did lots of fundraising, bought lots of new equipment, trained staff, ate lots of sweets and burnt a lot of toast, tried hard not to annoy the neighbours too much, organised some really fun trips out, and made lots of new friends. The children that came through our doors became happier, more confident, learned some new skills, gained new friends, and some stayed on to become junior volunteers.

We moved to The Gap Community Centre in central Broadstairs in 2015 as we needed more space and to be more accessible. But the seed of an idea was growing……club members and staff had always struggled with not having our own space, to do what we want, when we want, to not be reliant on hiring space, having storage for our ever-increasing equipment and resources. So we took a big leap of faith (and some said madness).

In July 2017, we closed the youth club Friday night session for the last time.

During that summer, we took on the huge task of renovating the derelict sports pavilion in St Peter’s Recreation Ground. It had been subject to years of vandalism, rotting wood, a leaking roof, broken doors and windows, and neglect. We spent long days and nights fundraising, applying for grants, persuading funders that we could fulfil our ambition. We signed the lease, took most of the building apart, put it back together again, gathered a very mismatched collection of furniture, and in November, cautiously opened the door to everyone.

We re-started the youth club, but as an after school youth café – three times a week. It was a struggle to decide how to manage the additional ‘members’ that were coming – the parents! But after some gentle persuasion, another grant to allow an all-age session, we now have dedicated sessions for young people aged 5-16. They come straight from school, eat vast quantities of free toast, meet their friends, play, chill, chat with us, and sometimes even learn some new skills.

We have become a very welcoming, friendly and supportive community café as well. It made sense to open in the morning, for light refreshments for the people using the park – dog walkers, joggers, parents after dropping the kids at school, elderly people…..and now we have a lovely baby and toddler family group, a group of “knit and natterers”, occasional art and craft workshops, and lots and lots of chat! We are a focal point for our local community, providing friendship, information, and whatever interesting activities we can think of.

As Punch & Judy Shows Return to Viking Bay This Summer Ben Bamboozle talks to us about this wonderful Seaside tradition and its history.

Families and visitors can enjoy this classic British seaside entertainment right on the beach by our official performer Mr Punch and Judy, Ben Bamboozle. https://www.mrpunchandjudy.co.uk/

Admission is completely free for all attendees.

Performance Dates

The shows will take place across selected dates in July and August 2026 on Viking Bay Broadstairs

Times: 11am, 12pm & 1pm

• Friday 14th August

• Saturday 15th August

• Sunday 16th August

• Friday 21st August

• Saturday 22nd August

• Sunday 23rd August

• Friday 28th August

• Saturday 29th August

• Sunday 30th August

Event Details

• Location: Centre staircase, Viking Bay Beach, Broadstairs

• Cost: Free admission

Come along to enjoy great comedy, iconic characters, and seaside fun for all generations.

For more information please contact;

• Email: events@broadstairs.gov.uk

• Phone: 01843 263609

• Website: www.broadstairs.gov.uk

Andy talks about how just over 4 years ago the club decided it was time to extend Rugby to everybody in the community. What followed was a journey that nobody expected, it has gone from strength to strength .... Listen as Andy talks with passion about this amazing group of young people who now enjoy Rugby new friends etc plus parents who are overjoyed as their children become involved .... If you child would like to be involved you can contact Andy via this link https://www.thanetwanderers.co.uk

SEND Rugby

The Thanet Wanderers Rugby SEND Programme was started back in 2022 to give children and young adults, for whom sports provision is limited at best, an opportunity to play an exciting team sport.

The programme is non-contact and is played using tag belts in teams of 7. All children with some degree of Specia Educational Needs or disability are very welcome from 5 years old up to young adult. The sessions take place on Sunday mornings from 9.30am until 10.30am at Thanet Wanderers RUFC, St Peter's Recreation Ground, Callis Court Road, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 3AE.

The programme is the only SEND rugby programme in the whole of the south east of England but looking to support other local clubs to set up their own programmes.

Wooden Spoon Tagfest 2024

In June 2024 the squad enjoyed a 2 day visit to Coventry to take part in the Wooden Spoon Tagfest tournament where the 2 teams entered played against other SEND programmes from across the UK. We are hoping to once again attend the tournament in June 2025, more information about the destination when we have it.

Our tag rugby programme is designed for those aged 6-21 years with Special Educational Needs and Disability for whom full contact rugby would not be possible.

It meant so much to the both of us to be included in such an amazing opportunity. Theo is very proud of himself and teammates and grateful for all the coaches amazing love and support to show him his true potential and believing in him.

- Amy, mother of Theo

We watched our little girl start her rugby journey two years ago with Thanet wanders when she couldn’t catch a ball. Two years later she was given the opportunity to play in her first tournament and went and got a try. That memory will live with us forever and Something we never dreamed she could achieve. It’s moments like that provides our children with confidence and belief that will help them with the challenges they face daily. But most importantly puts the biggest smile on their face.

- Paula, mother of Summa

Alex talks about how his father in law Nick has brought Fresh seafood back in Broadstairs.

It's a local family run takeaway seafood shack with Alex and his wife Jess at the helm helping everybody to enjoy what is a seaside tradition. Local seafood. Selling cockles , whelks , dressed crab , crab or prawn sandwiches, cold drinks and snacks...and much more.

The Boathouse , Harbour street , Broadstairs, United Kingdom, Ct10 1EU on the harbour itself;f app The Tarter Frigate.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590576721615

Laura is a Registered Nutritional Therapist who helps men and women take the guesswork out of nutrition. Passionate about evidence-based health, she works with clients to uncover the root causes of their symptoms and create practical, sustainable strategies that support energy, gut health, hormones, metabolic health and overall wellbeing. Through education and realistic lifestyle changes, Laura empowers people to build healthier habits that last, without restrictive diets or overwhelming advice

You can contact Laura via www.watsonyourplate.co.uk

orlaura@watsonyourplate.co.uk

instagram: watson_yourplate

Simon gives us a brilliant insight into this years Fireworks and water Gala here in wonderful Broadstairs

BROADSTAIRS WATER GALA WEDNESDAY 29th JULY VIKING BAY AND VICTORIA GARDENS

https://www.broadstairswatergala.co.uk

A FREE fun filled family day at the seaside Sandcastle competition - prizes for all!

Thanet Coast project activities RNLI Lifeboats Paddle board lessons with Kent Surf School Children's Bandstand entertainment and activities from 11am King Neptune and his Viking team

Walkabout characters Meet the Dinosaurs at the bandstand

Broadstairs Fireworks 2026

The first display will be on Wednesday July 22nd with the amazing Mixtape Collective playing on the bandstand from 8pm.

The other displays feature music from the ever-popular Ozzie & the Uglies on Wednesday July 29th ( Water Gala finale ). Performing his high energy party set on Wednesday August 19th is Thomas Abrahams. A very special thank you to our main sponsor Broadstairs & St Peters Town Council, plus Broadstairs & St Peters Chamber of Commerce, Thorley Taverns and other sponsors ( to be announced ) and the volunteers that help to make these events possible.

https://www.broadstairsfireworks.co.uk

Author Zoe Antoniades moved to Broadstairs in 2025 as she loves to write by the sea. Zoe was born in West London of Greek Cypriot parents. She has taught and worked as an Arts Leader in the London boroughs of Hounslow and Lambeth, collaborating on a wide range of creative projects in partnership with cultural venues such as the Southbank and the Young Vic. Zoe provides creative writing workshops for young people through which she has published four anthologies of short stories as Invincible Voices. Zoe has also written a memoir, Tea and Baklavas, which won the Winchester Writers’ Festival Memoir Prize. Now signed with Andersen Press, Zoe is the author of the hilarious and heartwarming series about twins, Cally & Jimmy. There are four books in the series so far: Twins in Trouble, Twintastic, Twins Together andTwinseparable which she also narrates forAudible. Zoe gives lots of author talks and loves visiting schools and appearing at libraries, bookshops, festivals and events, nationwide and even in Cyprus. Please do get in touch with Zoe if you’d like her to visit you too.

Email: zoe@zoeantoniades.com

Instagram: @zoeantoniades

Facebook: @zoeantoniadeswriter

YouTube channel: @zoeantoniades589

Below is a link to a GoogleDrive folder containing downloadable resources useful for planning for and following up author events with Zoe https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lWMa7CcV_LlVSCLxg0kVvt8hJOhY30Yj?usp=drive_link

Kai Folk Week Director gives us an insight into this years Folk Week event here in Broadstairs

7th-14th August 2026 visit Broadstairs Folk Week https://broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk viist here for information on events venues and tickets

With decades of experience in the music industry, both in the UK and abroad, Kai M. Hoffman the Festival Director since 2024. Her multi-faceted background includes detailed, high-end artistic programming, social media marketing and events management at venues including Ronnie Scott’s Club in London, where she ran a monthly club night residency for eight years involving dancers, multiple live bands and DJs (2008-2016).

Kai founded Herne Bay Jazz Festival in 2017, now in its eighth year. As director of this multi-day, 35-event festival,

Kai has overseen seven successful years of performances including many top names in the industry, with support from Arts Council England. Highlights at Herne Bay Jazz have included, in 2024, a New Orleans parade, a professional live stream from a dedicated Youtube channel, ticketed shows at The King’s Hall and over 30 free performances from duos to big bands at venues all over the town. As a performer and bandleader herself, Kai has performed at venues including the Barbican, Royal Festival Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scott's, London Jazz Festival, European Jazz Expo and the Blue Note, Milan with groups ranging from duos to large orchestras with chorus. Kai’s connections with folk music run deep. Born in western Massachusetts,

Kai was brought up on Americana and met Pete Seeger when she was just four years old. Her uncle Marty Hoffman wrote the music to Woody Guthrie’s famous ‘Plane Wreck at Los Gatos;’ Kai recorded Jim Croce’s ‘Time in a Bottle’ on her 2012 album Do It While You Can. Having studied classical music around the world, including the Royal College of Music in London,

Kai has extensive knowledge of music history from the Middle Ages onwards, and has a deep love of English and World Folk Music which she is excited to bring to Broadstairs. Kai is very much looking forward to continuing the Broadstairs Folk Week legacy of performances, workshops, dancing and seaside charm.

Broadstairs Folk Week https://broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk viist here for information on events venues and tickets

Sue give us a fascinating insight into another part of Broadstairs History. An important part of the charm of Broadstairs & St Peter’s is the wealth of fascinating buildings which preserve the unique history of our town. In today’s podcast, we talk to Sue who has been actively involved in the Broadstairs Society project to update a register of all our local Grade II Listed buildings. These range from the inspiring 11th Century Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle to a row of humble 19th Century wash houses. Included in this register are Lord Holland’s famous follies, elegant 18th Century mansions, distinctive local pubs, several red telephone boxes and lots of quirky flint buildings.

The History of the Bells of St Peter-in-Thanet Church

St Peter’s church has had bells for over 600 years, but it is not known exactly when they were first installed or how many bells there were. A single bell was in the south east corner of the church and it is said that there are signs of wear caused by a bell rope on the wall of the present Lady Chapel. St Peter’s present tower was built in the 15th century at the north west corner of the church, but nothing is known about the bells until the mid-eighteenth century when the parish registers record that the bells were recast from 5 to 6 between 1754 and 1757.

The Bells of St Peter’s

John Mockett records in his Journal some work done on the bells both during his time as churchwarden at the end of the 18th century and when his father Elijah was churchwarden some years earlier. In 1777 the fourth bell was recast and put up when Elijah Mockett and John Stainer were Churchwardens.

In 1798, John Mockett tells us “The parishioners having appointed Mr Thomas Paine and myself churchwardens for St Peters, we put up a new tenor bell, in consequence of the former having laid, for some years, useless.” The churchwardens’ accounts tell us that the bell was transported by boat to and from Mears’ Whitechapel Foundry and the bill for the recasting was £32.15s.9d.

The bell ringers meet to practise at St Peter’s on Mondays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm with a special session for beginners from 6:30 to 7:00 pm. New ringers are most welcome to come along and learn how to ring. If you have ever thought you would like to learn to ring, why not come along to on a practice night to see what is involved. You can be any age from early teens onwards and it doesn’t require particular strength. For further information, please contact the Bellringing Captain using the form opposite/below.

https://stpeterinthanet.org.uk/c/bell-ringers/

Justine- I was born and raised in Broadstairs and have always appreciated and lived our little town by the sea. As a youngster I spent most weekends out on my dad’s fishing boat. At school my two loves were sport and art. I did a pre degree in art, lived in Australia for 18 months then came back and became a graphic designer for the creative print shop. Later I taught art and craft at the Thanet college and left to have my daughter Daisy in 2003. I started my decorating business in 2016 which I still do, but it now encompasses the mural work which the creative being inside me really enjoys.

My other passion is musical theatre and I have performed in all of our local theatres for over 35 years.

Daisy Foster, a singer and dancer from Broadstairs, discusses her life growing up in Thanet, her return after studying in the city and her career and aspirations for working within the performing arts industry.….

Sarah is a local breastfeeding counsellor who is dedicated in supporting mothers with their breastfeeding journeys.

Sarah cares deeply about up to date information and informed choice- whilst cheering on the mothers (and babies) she works alongside with.

Instagram:

@sarahbfsupport

Website: https://sarahturner1.wixsite.com/specialist-breastfee

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BAbgJSUPd/

​BradARA is a social club based in Broadstairs, Kent, open to local men and women who are retired or semi-retired.

We provide members with opportunities to make friends and engage in activities through attending regular meetings, and joining in with outings and social and cultural events.

BradARA is a satellite group from the well-established TARA (Thanet Active Retirement Association) which has been running since 1983. We are affiliated to the Kent Active Retirement Association (KentARA) which has 84 club branches throughout Kent (click on the crown at the top of this page to learn about the King's award given to KentARA).What We Do BradARA holds monthly meetings for all of its full members on the first Tuesday of the month throughout the year at 10am in the Memorial Hall, High Street, St. Peters, Broadstairs. There is a monthly guest speaker, chosen to be both interesting and entertaining for our members. There are also many social events throughout the year

https://www.bradara.club

Broadstairs Sailing Club provides a range of training, dinghy sailing and racing activities from its base at Broadstairs harbour on the North East Kent coast. The Club has a well appointed clubhouse with bar, kitchen, changing rooms, training room and a lounge with panoramic views overlooking Broadstairs Viking bay.

Broadstairs SC is essentially a dinghy racing Club but there are opportunities for members to train and take part in rescue boat, race and Club management.

The Club welcomes new memberships from experienced and non-experienced families, couples and individuals. Broadstairs Sailing Club is run entirely by the membership, with no professional staff, so there are always opportunities to get involved in sailing and non-sailing aspects of the Club and quickly feel that you belong.

A varied programme of social events runs throughout the year from the formal Dinner & Dance to informal suppers, quizzes and the annual prize giving. The clubhouse is open every Thursday evening, Sunday lunchtime and Saturday afternoon during the sailing season. Members are updated of all club activities through the email issued e-letter called “The Burgee”

https://www.broadstairssailingclub.com

“Opening my own children’s bookshop is an absolute dream come true. Together with my outreach work with schools and the local community as The Kids Books Curator, the Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop represents the culmination of my ultimate goal – establishing a physical presence on the high street. This shop is more than just a place to buy books; it's a vibrant community hub where young readers can discover the joy of reading and where we can foster a lifelong love of literature in children. Our collaboration with the café and artisanal bakery STAPLE means that visitors can also enjoy a shared love of coffee, cakes, and books in a cozy and welcoming environment.” - Nicci Rosengarten, Founder, Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop, Broadstairs, Kent.

Discover a dreamy Children’s bookshop filled with books to inspire and nurture young minds (and also the slightly older)!! The Happy Reading Children's Bookshop is a collaboration with STAPLE, an artisanal baker and café that uses traditional techniques and seasonal ingredients to create delicious, handmade breads and viennoiseriee pastries. STAPLE has multiple highly popular cafés across the Isle of Thanet including Broadstairs, Margate, Ramsgate and Westgate-on-Sea. Founded by a multi-award winning bookseller Nicci Rosengarten (a Moon Lane alumnus), this delightful Children's literary destination at Staple Broadstairs is on the quaint and picturesque, and aptly named, Reading Street, located in the historic village of St Peters, just in land from Botany Bay and Joss Bay. Our store is 20 minutes walk from Broadstairs Station and free parking is available both on, and at either end of Reading Street.

https://www.happyreading.uk

Today you can listen as Kanndiss talks to us about her inspired Pies with a strong Caribbean influence made here in Broadstairs and sold across Thanet. Kandiss tells us how she started in October 2025 and where her inspiration came from. Her passion just flows as she talks about her background the joy of making pies and what inspires her.

She will be telling us about her Curry Goat, Mushroom & spinach, saltfish and jackfruit, leek & tempeh chicken & broccoli flavoured pies plus many other flavours that are available. There is also a hint of what is coming as a Christmas pie.

Importantly are pies made by her are free from Gluten, eggs and dairy making them available for all to eat and enjoy.

Kanndiss attends many events across Thanet and is also available for catering.

If you would like to get in touch and find out where you can try these amazing flavoured Pies from our Broadstairs based Pie maker visit https://www.facebook.com/primeeatscompany

Thank you to Lisa who is one of the people who we all know and see everyday about but very rarely hear about. To learn what our local Posties do and why they love the job they do listen as Lisa tells us all about her job... and it's not just wearing shorts all year!!!!

If you live between the chalk cliffs of Broadstairs and the quiet, flint-walled lanes of St Peter’s, you will know the rhythm of Lisa’s stride. While the rest of the town might be hunkering down against a North Sea gale or seeking shade under a colourful umbrella at Viking Bay, Lisa and her colleagues are on the move to deliver our post and parcels.

She isn't just delivering mail she’s there throughout all the Seasons

Broadstairs and St Peters are towns of moods, and Lisa sees them all before most of us have finished our first coffee or sometimes had our lunch.

• The Winter Haul: When the "Beast from the East" rolls off the water, turning the Promenade into an ice rink, Lisa is there. With a woollen hat pulled low and high-vis glowing against the salt-grey sky, she navigates the steep climb of Harbour Street. The wind might whip the letters in her hand, but it never stops her.
• The Summer Swell: Come July, the town transforms. Lisa walks on while the sun beats down on the baked brickwork of St Peter’s village, she keeps a steady pace, finding the short-cuts through the "culs-de-sac" that only a local truly knows.
• The Autumn Mist: There’s a specific kind of fog that swallows our town. In that damp, quiet chill, the only sound is the rhythmic clack-clack of letterboxes snapping shut—a signal that Lisa has passed through.

More Than Just Envelopes

In a world that’s increasingly digital, Lisa represents the tangible. To the residents of the Victorian terraces and the hidden bungalows, she is a constant.

"It’s never just a bill or a postcard," says one resident In St Peters "It’s the nod, the 'Morning!', and the fact that she knows exactly which gate has the sticky latch."

Regardless of whether the sky is a brilliant "Broadstairs Blue" or a bruised, stormy purple, Lisa remains the reliable thread connecting the town. She is the keeper of secrets in envelopes and the silent witness to the changing seasons of the Kentish coast.

So, next time you hear that familiar shuffle on the doorstep while the rain lashes against the glass, know that it's just Lisa—undeterred, upbeat, and onto the next house.

Empowering Broadstairs: The Youth Action Campaign

Amelie and Angel, two dedicated students from Dane Court Grammar School, have launched a vital initiative aimed at tackling youth crime within the Broadstairs community. Their campaign focuses on a proactive, educational approach to steer young people toward positive paths.

Key Pillars of the Initiative

• Community Funding & Support: Securing local investment to provide better resources and safer spaces for young people.
• Curriculum Integration: Introducing specialized educational sessions within schools to address the realities of modern crime.
• Expert Guest Speakers: Hosting impactful talks on the severe consequences of drug abuse and the dangers of "county lines" exploitation.
• Prevention through Awareness: Shifting the focus from punishment to prevention by empowering students with knowledge.

Campaign Vision

By bridging the gap between local authorities, schools, and the youth, Amelie and Angel hope to foster a safer, more informed environment for their peers. The goal is to replace the cycle of crime with a culture of opportunity and community responsibility.

Visual Identity

To represent this movement, a logo has been developed that combines the iconic Broadstairs clock tower with images of unity and growth. The design features:

• A Protective Shield: Representing the safety provided by community funding.
• Youth Leadership: Depicting young people looking forward to a brighter future.
• Local Pride: Integrating local landmarks to emphasise that this is a grassroots, Broadstairs-focused effort.

We have to thank Darren Cowd TDC museums manager & Curator of Dickens House.

Dickens House Museum celebrates Charles Dickens' long connection with Broadstairs (1837-1851). It is housed in the cottage that was Charles Dickens' inspiration for the home of Betsey Trotwood in David Copperfield. According to the reminiscences of Charles Dickens son Charley, they regularly had tea there with Miss Mary Pearson Strong, and her belief of her right to stop the passage of donkeys in front of her cottage became the donkey incident for the character of Betsey Trotwood.

The parlour, described by Dickens and illustrated by Phiz, will be known to readers of David Copperfield. The cupboard in the corner may be recognised as the "press" from which Miss Betsey produced the concoctions she gave poured down the throat of young David Copperfield.

Visitors to Dickens House Museum will see items that once belonged to Charles Dickens including letters written about Broadstairs, his writing box and mahogany sideboard, along with a fine collection of prints by H K Browne (Phiz), one of Dickens' principal illustrators. There are also displays of Dickensian memorabilia, Victorian costumes and Victoriana, as well as a feature on "Our English Watering Place". It was in 1851 that Charles Dickens wrote this affectionate record of the town and its inhabitants.

​2026 Season: Wednesday 1st April - Sunday 1st November: Wednesday to Sunday, 1pm to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm) For more information and to book

Email: museums@thanet.gov.uk

• Phone: 01843 577646
• Website: Visit Thanet Museums

Festival 2026 - Friday, 12th to Sunday, 14th June

2026 will be the 89th year, and we are pleased to confirm the dates for our 3-day festival. Friday, 12th to Sunday, 14th June

Charles Dickens visited Broadstairs in Kent regularly from 1837 until 1859 and immortalised the town as "Our English Watering Place".

In 1937, to commemorate the centenary of the author's first visit, Gladys Waterer, the then resident of Dickens House, conceived the idea of putting on a production of David Copperfield and of having people about the town in Victorian dress to publicise it.

Thus the festival was born and, with the exception of the years of World War 2, has been held annually ever since.

The Broadstairs Dickens Fellowship was formed the same year - 1937 and constitutionally 'requests' the festival each year.

https://www.broadstairsdickensfestival.co.uk/

info@broadstairsdickensfestival.co.uk

This is an inspiring Podcast with two truly amazing people who talk candidly with passion and some humour thrown in about why over the years they continue to help others.

Local Broadstairs residents Lorraine and Graham Burns have a passion. To raise much needed funds for Breast Cancer Now. Their lives were changed forever when Lorraine's Mum was to lost to Breast Cancer. Since that time they have dedicated ourselves to supporting Breast Cancer Now—a charity that provides world-class research and life-changing care for everyone affected by this devastating condition.

Our commitment to this cause has become a central part of our lives. Over the years, we have raised over £160,000 through various charity events. You may have heard of Graham as the

"Karaoke Runner," a title he earned by completing 10 London Marathons while singing yes singing to keep spirits high and donations flowing. In 2026 along with so many other charity events, in April they completed the

“500 Miles and 500 More” Sponsored Walk in aid of Breast Cancer Now around Broadstairs

https://www.justgiving.com/team/500miles500more?utm_medium=TE&utm_source=CL

For more information about Breast Cancer Now visit https://breastcancernow.org

Visit Grahams youtube channel for more of his fundraising and singing. https://youtube.com/@dynamicloop?si=_gK6t_vbLSPhDHHM

PC James Absolon has been a Police Officer in Kent for 8 Years and has served in Margate and is now The Broadstairs Community Beat officer. Here you will listen to james as he tells us about his important role in our community. He has a real passion for being part of the local community explaining the type of Police work his role covers. It's a fascinating chance to listen to a Police Officer who you will see in our town talk candidly about the issues that affect many here. Also how is available to meet you his community to discuss local issues and put a plan in to try and tackle them.

You can contact James via this link or if urgent call 999 non urgent 101 and if your information and would not like to give you name call crime stoppers.

https://www.kent.police.uk/area/your-area/kent/thanet/viking/about-us/top-reported-crimes-in-this-area

Self taught and now a teacher and instructor Michelle Wharton introduces needle felting as a versatile dry felting method. By using specialised barbed needles to mesh wool fibre's together, she helps through her workshops crafters produce everything from intricate 3D sculptures to detailed 2D art. This accessible hobby requires minimal equipment—primarily wool, a foam mat, and needles—making beginner kits for ornaments or animals an ideal starting point. Key skills involve precise vertical stabbing, tight rolling, and strategic layering to build structure and density. Michelle also exhibits her art in local galleries.

If you would like to join a class in Broadstairs or in other areas of Thanet you can contact Michelle via her email wharton55@hotmail.com

You can follow Michelle on her facebook page to see her work and people in her classes https://www.facebook.com/michelle.wharton.338

From the Largest Theatre Group in the World to The Oldest Stage in England and the Future of the Theatre

Michael Wheatley-Ward has had invaluable experience of the theatre management business. Here is a colourful entertainment all of its own of the risks involved in production management from the wings as well as front of house. A wealth of knowledge which has been gained through knowing and working with some leading actors, directors and producers in the theatre business over fifty years. From some of London's West End play houses, cinemas and provincial picture houses to the second oldest theatre in England, the Theatre Royal Margate. This centre was one of local controversy in 2007, which led to the creation of the Sarah Thorne Theatre in Broadstairs.

Michael said: “There are several reasons why I fought to save the Sarah Thorne Theatre site in Broadstairs. For those who have read Michael Flagg’s biography of me, entitled “Surviving in the Theatre” which during Covid, Cameron Macintosh told me was a very apt title, readers will see I have spent a life in the entertainment profession.

“Community theatre plays an important part in life and especially now where we need places for people to learn and develop their skills. Also in later years it offers employment and a purpose to get up in the morning which for me is another reason. Like our Patron Judi Dench says retirement is not a word in our dictionary.

This is a special edition after the events that took place over the Bank Holiday Weekend

FYI some of the comments were converted but not changed from the original submitted text into the spoken word. This is confirmed during the Podcast at which point this takes place. Thank you

Let's remember Broadstairs is a quintessential, charming coastal town located on the Isle of Thanet in East Kent, England. Affectionately nicknamed the "Jewel in Thanet's Crown," it beautifully preserves a nostalgic, Victorian-era seaside atmosphere while fostering a thriving contemporary food, shopping, and arts scene. Nestled between the coastal hubs of Margate and Ramsgate, the town is renowned for its spectacular chalk cliffs, a necklace of sandy bays, and strong historic ties to literary giant Charles Dickens.

As we all know Broadstairs did not have such a great weekend. Families, visitors and local residents were all geared up for a fantastic weekend in the sun. The beaches were packed local restaurants, pubs and cafes were all geared up for a great time. However a very small minority were encouraged by social media as has happened before to descend on our town. But it was for all the wrong reasons. Fuelled with drink and walking our streets in beach wear and stealing from local shops they caused havoc stealing alcohol and other items and in the end forcing local business to close. But this was not just unique to Broadstairs many coastal resorts across the country suffered the same problem. So here you can listen to our local community tell you why Broadstairs is not like this all the time, it's a fantastic place to visit and enjoy. I thank you all for taking part.

OUR HISTORY

Aspley House Bowls Club was set up by Dr Brightman (Broadstairs Council chairman) during WW1. In 1917 the rinks were laid out in his back garden, facing what is now Lawn Road. They were mainly used by returning servicemen at the end of the war.

When Dan Mason gifted the Recreation Ground to the town in 1921 by way of his personal thanks to the troops, he set up a bowling green in the grounds (now the present Broadstairs & St Peters Bowls Club), closing not only his personal double bowling rink in Pierremont Park, but also the Apsley House Bowls Club.

A BIG CELEBRATION

In 2016 we celebrated our centenary year. To mark the occasion, we organised several exciting games and visits, one being to play the Royal Household in Windsor. It was a perfect way to mark our incredibly special year. We then played host to the Royal household in a return match and it was a wonderful day.

Thinking of Joining?

If you are looking for good company, gentle exercise, friendship and maybe some competition in the heart of beautiful Broadstairs, then why not come and join us at Broadstairs & St Peter's Bowls Club.

broadstairsbowl.secretary@outlook.com

https://broadstairsandstpetersbowls.uk

Vicky who has been at the centre for 25 years tells us about the amazing work this centre does to give anybody with a disability to ride and interact with their horses.

Thanet Disabled Riding Centre is an independent, nonprofit organisation located in Broadstairs. With the fantastic support from our team of volunteers, we can cater to 40 riders a week. The Centre has now been running for 47 years and is currently home to four ponies. Three of whom are in full time work and our other one is a 34 year old, retired, tea drinking Shetland! We are a full time charity which takes £150 per day to run, so we appreciate any support we receive.

Our Story

TDRC was established in 1974 on a small yard in Thanet, Kent. (up until 2004 the centre was affiliated with the RDA) This was soon taken over by Nora Setterfield and Rowena Young a few months later due to a threat of the centre closing down. This led to Nora and Rowena having to find another plot of land to restart the charity.

They came across a riding school called Bromstone. This allowed the centre to use the riding school ponies, they continued this set up, unfortunately, the riding school closed down a few years later. So the hunt was on to find another home. They soon found a plot of land in Fairfield. Due to a lack of stables and an influx of riders, a pony bed and breakfast was created.

This is where owners would kindly allow the centre to keep their ponies every weekend, where they would be stabled and fed, in return for riding use. Nora was soon able to cut down on the amount of bed and breakfast ponies due to being donated working ponies that the centre could use.

After a few months, the council decided to sell the land for development, so Nora and Rowena had to, yet again move the centre. They were lucky to have supportive councillors who waited until they were settled in a new home to sell the land.

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Nora and Rowena found a quiet plot of land in the grounds of Maurice house (the British Legion) in 1985. This has since become the centres permanent home. The pair had a massive task on their hands to clear the trees and level the ground to make a safe home for the centres ponies. Nora says “anyone who popped their head over the wall to be nosy, got a job. The whole community pulled together to help us get started”. Before long the centre was deemed safe for riding. With six pony-sized stables constructed, a tack room/tea room and a feed room were installed.

The centre then started with only 2 ponies, Rusty and Paddy. So bed and breakfast continued until 2 more centre ponies were bought, Sunny, and Blaze. So bed and breakfast was stopped.

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The centres most well known possession is a 34-year-old, tea drinking devil Shetland named Smartie. Bought by the centre at age 4, she would take on a ridden career for Nora’s baby clinic on a Friday morning. Unfortunately, smartie found it more amusing to kick volunteers and watch them run away, than actually be ridden. Her favourite activity was chasing people through fences. And throwing a tantrum if she didn’t get her morning cup of tea. To make matters worse, Smartie was petrified of games so Nora broke Smartie in to drive, and she loved it!

Thanet Disabled Riding Centre,Callis Court RoadBROADSTAIRS, CT10 3AH

https://www.disabledridingcentre.com

In this episode Jim talks about the history of the Ukulele and how he loves teaching others .

I'm Jim Moran and I've been teaching ukulele to beginners and intermediate students for quite a few years. I'm a qualified teacher in schools and colleges and my experience includes starting a successful ukulele club in a special school that I worked in. Courses have been run for clients including Ageless Thanet, Live Better in the Community, Age UK and Neptune Co-Working Hub.

To get in touch with Jim visit his website https://www.jimbiz.co.uk

Peter Shaw gives us an insight into the history of the Crampton Tower Museum. A fascinating small museum is partly housed in a flint tower adjacent to the Broadstairs Railway Station. The tower formed part of the first Broadstairs public water supply and was put in repair by Thanet District Council.

Thomas Russell Crampton is perhaps chiefly remembered as a designer of locomotives and of railways, but he was also concerned with gas, water works and the submarine telegraph cable. He was the first to succeed in laying an effective telegraph cable under the English Channel.

Kent's History is varied and rich. Everything is here to explore, from the pre-historic right up to the tumultuous times of the 20th century. The Kent coast enjoys a fantastic heritage and the richest font of Kent History is the Isle of Thanet which is said by some to be The Birthplace of England.

Crampton Tower Museum, situated in Thanet, celebrates local history with its collection of early prints and paintings. However, as Broadstairs is only a part of our glorious isle, the whole of Thanet is embraced by our team of historians.

Apart from a varied collection of historical artefacts, the Museum is an effective link to other collections, history walkers and nearby sites of interest.

Peter Shaw, Chairman

https://www.cramptontower.co.uk/about

Mitchell brings us a fascinating insight into the world of a dog behaviourist & trainer.

I've spent the last 26 years volunteering at 3 animal santuaries doing 4500 hours and rehomed and rehabilitated over 1100 dogs...and studied widely on what helps Dogs feel calm and balanced

I now work self employed as a dog behaviourist. I work one to one and come to you. I work through my vet and personal recommendation. I have a diploma in canine psychology. I can help with any issues and change any behaviour to calm whether it's reactivity, pulling , barking etc. These behaviours aren't the dogs character and they want to change and be calmer.

I also do one to one puppy training.

My main interest is how dogs think and how to help them to feel calm and secure through your guidance. I have helped 7 of my own troubled rescue dogs too.

I also genuinely keep costs down and make it easily affordable because I want to help dogs be happier. I hope the 4500 hours of volunteering proves my integrity.

You can contact Mitch and see so many positive comments about his skill from previous clients via his facebook page https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100072533349451&sk=about

For the past 220 years or so the church has worshipped on its current site. Older people in the community will remember it being called Salem but for the past 20 years it has been known simply as The Baptist Church, St Peters. There have been many ups and downs. At one time the church had to move off-site following a break-in and a fire. Our neighbours in the St Peter’s Parish church next door kindly let us use their community hall for our worship gathering on a Sunday morning. Following a time of growth at the end of the 1990’s and beginning of the 2000’s the church went through many struggles and following a few years of decline we had to approach our Baptist friends down at the Queens Road Baptist Church, Broadstairs, for some support in 2014.

Now we host many community events which include social gatherings our food bank ,the Local wellbeing choir to name but a few .

Many of us see the Community Payback team working here in Broadstairs. On this podcast you will listen Danny speak about his passion for this service and what makes it work and how it helps those involved.

Supervised by veteran Danny Ward, the Community Payback Team has spent the years revitalising Broadstairs. This partnership between the Town Council and the Tourism & Leisure Association allows offenders to serve their sentences by improving the local environment.

The impact is twofold: the town gets high-quality labor—like the recent refurbishment of emotional memorial benches—and the participants gain life-changing skills. For many young people in the program, the "thank you's" they receive from the public provide a rare and powerful boost to their self-esteem, proving that hard work and community pride go hand-in-hand.

Nominate a Community Payback project via this link as Danny spoke about in his podcast with me

https://www.gov.uk/nominate-community-payback-project

This alehouse features Kentish ales, ciders and others from further afield, including craft keg beers. The beer and cider loving owners are also passionate about live music and hold monthly jam sessions as well as organising the Broadstairs Jazz Festival. A central beer bottle chandelier and large picture windows flood light across comfortable spaces for friends, family and couples, dog friendly too. The Magnet is named after the boys periodical that featured Billy Bunter, whose creator was a local resident.

For full details of events etc visit TheMagnet Facebook page via this link https://www.facebook.com/TheMagnetMicropub

It's time to meet our host Dean who along with Elizebeth were busy handing out flyers for the market today 12th April. Here at Bleak House we meet many of those who set up their stalls on what was a very windy day. They are there to sell and promote local food and products at the historic Bleak House in its beautiful garden overlooking VikingBay. Today we chat with many of these here at Bleak House for what has become a regular event in the gardens. Enjoy..

The next Farmers Markets will be on 10th May, 13th & 14th June for the Dickens Festival and 12th July.... More information ifor other dates are available by visiting this website https://www.havishamandcratchit.co.uk/farmers-market

Stall holders who took part today are Rainahs Dogs,The Private Kitchen,The Meadow market, Pitchers Preservers, Big Mikes Smoke HouseBun in the Oven Bakery,Chai Waller Teas, Margate Mushrooms, Molly Pickle, Naughty & Nice Nougat, Chloe's Fudgey Fancies & The Grain Grocer and many more who I sadly could not speak too as they were very busy.

Phases Pole and Aerial Studio is Thanet’s only purpose-built pole and aerial fitness studio, located on the Westwood Industrial Estate, near B&Q and Hornby.We offer classes in pole dancing, aerial hoop, aerial silks, static trapeze and aerial hammock for all levels from complete beginner to advanced as well as workshops in things like chair dance and burlesque.For kids, we offer classes in aerial hoop, aerial silks and pole sports for those aged 8 and up and there’s a mini fabric class (silks & hammock) for 4-7 year olds.

https://phases-studio.com

Address:

Phases Studio, Unit J1GA, Channel Road, Margate. CT9 4JS.

Phone:

07791177431/ 07402874611

Email:

info@phases-studio.co.uk

Corrina and Simon the owners of the Palace Cinema share their love and passion for this fascinating cinema. They bring their journey to making it an intimate place to enjoy a variety of Films both old and new to us.

Originally The Windsor Cinema (1965 – 2006)

York Gate Hall was opened for the summer season in 1965 as ‘York Gate Cinema’ by Jack Field who also owned the Carlton and Regal in nearby Westgateand Birchington. The following year it was fully converted into the The ‘Windsor’ with an enclosed projection box with 35mm projector, a new doorway cut into the frontage on Harbour Street, and a foyer leading to a blacked-out auditorium with curtained screen, 29 seats on the balcony and 126 seats in the stalls below. The internal layout has remained largely unchanged ever since. In 1974 the building was Grade II listed by Historic England.

The Windsor changed hands in 1986, was renovated, and became the home once a week of Thanet Film Society (est.1995), part of the British Federation of Film Societies / Cinema for All, which expanded the cinema’s mainstream film programme to offer a weekly ‘art house’ film.

The Palace (2006 – present)

Starting in 2006, the cinema’s third owners transformed the, by then, slightly shabby Windsor into the ‘Palace’. The name change ushered in the cinema’s conversion to digital, with a 2K projector and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. They also installed a screen almost the width of the building, enlarged the foyer for more concessions space, reduced the total seating capacity to 111, refurbished throughout and brought in an illuminated cinema organ. In 2008 they were interviewed for an article in The Guardian featuring ‘10 of the best’ independent small cinemas in the UK.

https://thepalacecinema.co.uk

Harbour Street Broadstairs Kent CT10 1ET

Contact

info@thepalacecinema.co.uk01843 865726

Based here in Broadstairs The group's aim is to raise awareness of disability issues of all kinds and campaign for better access in all aspects of public life for people with disabilities. Today with speak with Christine one of its founders.

You can visit Access Thanet on their facebook page

Coastal Community Learning is a not for profit company (CIC) delivering Art, Craft, Personal Development, Health and Fitness and Wellbeing courses across 5 different venues in Thanet.

We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive learning opportunities to the local residents of Thanet and surrounding areas to reduce social isolation, improve mental health and promote healthier and more active lives.

We are working in partnership with the Sarah Thorne Theatre to support the amazing work that they do locally.

Email

info@coastalcommunitylearning.com

Website

https://www.coastalcommunitylearning.com

Meet Natalie and Mark Hall who live in the historic village of St Peter’s. They talk about their music ventures with their children and especially about the St Peter’s Wellbeing choir. This is a free choir for the local community where friendships are formed through music.

We meet on Fridays during school term times at 7-8pm at the Baptist Church St Peter’s on Vicarage street. The next rehearsal will be April 24th. New members are always welcome!

Lets welcome Joanne Hughes

I’m a passionate Egyptian Bellydance teacher and eft ( energy tapping ) practitioner and I currently teach courses and workshops at Bleak House on Mondays my aim is to restore mind/body balance through dance & wellbeing

Each course we combine Energy tapping, Bellydance technique & a new Choreography

With an optional dance on the beach if weather permits

WhatsApp 07766627316

Here’s link to instagram & my Skool community

https://www.instagram.com/bellydanceandbalance

skool.com/bellydance-and-balance-2532/about

This community is currently free to join as it is a work in progress and courses will be added to classroom very soon