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Isle_Issue16_Summer2009 11/5/09 7:14 pm Page 1
Sample the delights of Isle of
Thanets resorts of Broadstairs,
Ramsgate and Margate.
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horley hotel
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The Oak Hotel
The hotel is ideally located in the coastal seaside
resort of Ramsgate. Situated in the only Royal
Harbour in the country, the hotel enjoys
spectacular marina and harbour views.
Ramsgates award-winning, golden sandy beach is
300 metres from the hotel.
The Fayreness Hotel
Situated on the beautiful Kingsgate cliff tops, the
hotel enjoys superb views over the English
Channel. The hotel is adjacent to the famous
North Foreland Golf Club ans is within a few
miles of both Princes and The Royal St Georges
Gold Clubs in Sandwich and Canterbury
The Pegwell Bay Hotel
The Pegwell Bay Hotel is ideally located on the
cliff top at Pegwell and enjoys stunning
panoramic views over the English Channel.
Boasting 42 en-suite rooms, many overlooking
the sea. All rooms have LCD flat screen TVs, WiFi,
hairdryers, tea and coffee facilities.
66 Harbour Parade, Ramsgate Kent CT11 8LN
Tel: 01843 583686 Fax: 01843 581606
reception@oakhotel.co.uk www.oakhotel.co.uk
Marine Drive, Kingsgate, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 3LG
Tel: 01843 868641 Fax: 01843 608750
info@fayreness.co.uk www.fayreness.co.uk
81 Pegwell Road, Ramsgate, Kent CT11 0NJ
Tel: 01843 599590 Fax: 01843 599591
reception@pegwellbayhotel.co.uk
www.pegwellbayhotel.co.uk
www.thorleytaverns.co.uk
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SUMMER 2009 3
ENTERTAINMENT
6 DIPPERS AND
DUNKERS
Margates festival of
New Variety and
Burlesque
8 SLEEVE NOTES
Rupert Jones: Pianist
ATTRACTIONS
14 THE MUSEUM AT THE
WALPOLE BAY HOTEL
An eclectic collection
16 WALK THE T&D
An historic route is
restored and re-opened
18 PRIDE IN THANET
This years winners
20 BEACHES AND BAYS
A guide to our glorious
coastline
EVENTS
22 PICK OF THE SEASON
A highlight of this
summers special events
28 DANCING IN THE
MOONLIGHT
Summer fun at the
Ramsgate bandstand
SPORT & LEISURE
30 GET ACTIVE
OUTDOORS
Outdoor pursuits for the
whole family
32 BEACH THERAPY
ITS A SHORE THING
Combing the beach for
treasure
34 A VIKING ADVENTURE
A new themed childrens
playground
ARTS
39 ART SPACE
Two local organisations
encourage artistic
creativity
PEOPLE
44 MY THANET: BRENDA
BLETHYN
An interview with local
girl and award-winning
actress
GREEN SHOPPING
46 SHOPPING WITH A
CONSCIENCE
Ideas for buying organic,
natural, environmental,
or local
EATING OUT
50 A FISH SUPPER
Buying, cooking and
eating local fish
54 A CENTURY OF
SUNDAES
Hand-made Italian ice
cream a British
seaside treat
KIDS
60 SCHOOLS OUT FOR
SUMMER
Whats on for young
people this season
VISITORS GUIDE
64 THE COMPLETE
ACCOMMODATION
GUIDE
Museum at The Walpole Bay Hotel, Margate
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working in
partnership with
www.leisureforce.co.uk
Chalets and Beach Huts
Tel: 01843 296111
With over 26 miles of glorious coast line why not add to your beach
experience with your own little piece of the sunshine. We offer an
excellent range of chalets which can be hired on a daily, weekly, monthly
and seasonal basis. For that little bit extra why not have an annual chalet
and extend your coastal experience all year round.
Hartsdown Leisure Centre
Tel: 01843 226221
Set in Hartsdown Park with easy access via road, train and local buses
Hartsdown offers a wide range of activities and facilities. With a 25 metre
swimming pool, teaching pool and multi use sports hall together with a
fully equipped fitness suite (Fit Force Studio) theres something for
everyone come rain or shine. The Centre also offers the following
programmes; Sport4KIDZ, Active4U, Swim School and a range of clubs
from Karate and Swimming to Trampolining and Badminton.
Maison Dieu, Dover Town Hall
Tel: 01304 201200
This historic building has been a place of gathering and celebration for
almost 800 years. Today the building boasts a magnificent suite of
beautiful rooms which are complimented by historic paintings and
splendid Victorian stain glass windows. The four rooms can accommodate
parties from 10 to 500 guests.
The Winter Gardens
Tel: 01843 296111/292795
One of the biggest theatre and event venues in Kent and steeped with
history the building is a real testimony to Edwardian architecture and has
maintained many of its original features. Moving with the times, the
Winter Gardens in Margate now hosts an expansive variety of popular
acts ranging from The Fratellis to Jimmy Carr yet still maintains its old
seaside attraction favourites with yearly productions of Summer Shows
and childrens entertainment for the whole family. Full seminar and
conference facilities are available. We specialise in family celebrations,
wedding receptions, corporate events and outside catering. The Winter
Gardens is one of Kents premier banqueting centres.
Ramsgate Sports Centre
Tel: 01843 585111
In the heart of Ramsgate the sports centre was opened in July 2000 and
offers some of the most up-to-date facilities in the area. Its extensive
fitness studio offers the very latest in cardio and strength training together
with offering comprehensive exercise classes utilising FitPRO BTS offering
all eight programmes. The multi use sports hall can be used for a number
of different activities from gymnastics to table tennis.
Ramsgate Swim Centre
Tel: 01843 593754
Close to local amenities the centre offers a wide range
of swimming activities together with a small and
intimate gym. With a range of clubs together
with offering swimming lessons from three
upwards the centre has everything
for those that love to get wet
and enjoy the benefits
associated with swimming.
SUMMER 2009 5
EDITOR
Kiki Case
DESIGN
Anna Harman
CONTRIBUTORS
David Case
Kiki Case
Deni Jirotka
Julie Marson
Kaz Russell
Linda Ryder
Jo Scott
PHOTOGRAPHY
David Case
Deni Jirotka
Marie Muscat-King
Jo Scott
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H
ow sweet it is to live by the sea,
especially during the summer,
when we can look forward to
sandy bays, blue seas and lazy, hazy days.
Plenty of action is promised this season in
Thanet, so there really is no need to look to
foreign parts for your summer holiday. And
armed with this issue of Isle, youll be well
prepared to make the most of whats on.
A modern twist on classic seaside
entertainment will provide saucy fun at
Dippers and Dunkers, Margates festival of
new variety and burlesque, where you will
get the chance to be stunned by sideshow
illusions, tickled by burlesque cabaret and
top international new variety performances,
and learn about the art of tattooing.
In Events, we have highlighted some of the
many happenings in the summer calendar,
from music festivals to sporting events,
from a car rally and air show to
exhilarating fun fairs. You will also find
articles about outdoor pursuits for the
whole family, and ideas for what to do
with the kids.
If you enjoy the fruits of our sea, then you
will find inspiration in the Eating Out
guide, for where to dine on fish,
or, alternatively, where to shop for local
fish and suggestions of how to cook it.
With so much on offer, make sure youre
here to make the most of the summer.
Happy days!
Kiki Case
Editor
Morellis, Broadstairs
entertainment
Dippers and
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h I do like to be beside the seaside
and never more so than when I
get the rare opportunity to sample
some of the more traditional entertainment
and amusements. So its really exciting
news that, with the majority of funding
secured, plans are well underway for
Dippers and Dunkers, Margates first
festival of New Variety and Burlesque.
The festival takes its name from the Regency
seaside custom of employing locals, called
Dippers, to accompany wealthy clients out
to deeper water in their bathing machines
and to then dip or dunk them into the
water. Likewise, festival goers will be
encouraged to dip and dunk into the many
spectacular activities and attractions taking
place both inside and outdoors, over the
weekend of August 21-23.
Sideshow illusions, once a common feature
of piers, promenades and fairgrounds, are
enjoying a remarkable revival since falling
out of fashion, along with the great British
seaside holiday, in the 1960s. Together with
stunning New Variety and Burlesque acts
and much magic, mystery and merriment,
the sideshows will form part of the two-day
extravaganza. Featuring some of the best
national and international artistes and
performers, the Dippers and Dunkers
Festival aims to build on Margates history
and heritage of entertaining people, with the
addition of an exciting contemporary twist.
In its illustrious history as the second
oldest theatre in England, the Theatre
Royal will have seen many remarkable acts
over the years but arguably none so
dazzlingly daring as The Sassy Seaside
Show, an evening of burlesque cabaret
specially created for the Theatre and
curated by nationally-acclaimed, New
Variety Diva Amy Saunders, aka Miss
Behave. The saucy, record-breaking
sword-swallower looks set to provide an
unforgettable evening for the Theatre
audience, showcasing several top
DENI JIROTKA GIVES US A
SNEAK PREVIEW OF A SAUCY
NEW SEASIDE FESTIVAL OF
NEW VARIETY AND
BURLESQUE IN MARGATE.
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Jon Gresham's restored sideshow illusions make a welcome comeback to Margate after 50 years.
Photos courtesy of the National Fairground Archive
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international New Variety acts with rave
reviews from the Edinburgh Festival, cult
hit La Clique at the Hippodrome in
London and Showzam in Blackpool. The
show will be co-produced by the equally
legendary Professor Vanessa Toulmin of
the National Fairground Archive and
Sheffield University.
Brought up on a fairground, Professor
Vanessa has been heavily involved with the
regeneration of Jon Greshams Sideshow
Illusions that will intrigue and fascinate
the audiences at the festival just as they
did when first seen decades ago. Once star
attractions at Margates Dreamland in the
1950s, the illusions have been lovingly
restored by Jon Marshalls Magic Carpet
Theatre, with original equipment used by
Blackpool fire-eater showman Gresham in
the 1930s and 40s. The fully restored
booths with their original colourful
frontages and bizarre visual magic,
together with the seemingly eternal allure
of their occupants the Headless Woman,
the Girl in a Goldfish Bowl and The
Mummy, are once again certain to pull in
audiences of all ages on Margate seafront.
Aspiring magicians and illusionists will be
enthralled by Professor Vanessas 20
Performing Wonders, Professor Toulmins
talk on the magic and trickery of
sideshows, illusions and fairgrounds, while
the colourful career of Lord George Sanger,
the exuberant, eccentric circus master who
ran Sangers Circus at Dreamland in the
19th century, is the subject of her second
talk entitled Who do you think you are
Lord George Sanger?
Margate has also long been renowned for
its underground entertainment scene and
the festival will celebrate this with a Balkan,
Bar and Burlesque night on the Saturday at
the West Coast Bar, once one of the cellars
provided for private bathing in Regency
times. A distinctive and exciting fusion of
Balkan and disco music mixed by London
club DJ Christine Walton will get the
dancefloor sizzling before male and female
burlesque stars take centre stage for some
tantalising, tassel-twirling performances in
the small hours.
The Dippers and Dunkers Festival will also
celebrate Margates long maritime
tradition. Since Tudor times, the town has
attracted many seafarers and sailors who
celebrated art in their own unique,
intimate style, and one of the outstanding
events of the festival will be the touring
Skin Deep exhibition from the National
Maritime Museum, starting early August.
This traces Captain Cooks 18th century
travels round New Zealand and the
surrounding islands and looks at the
history of tattoo, its effect on the visiting
sailors and its impact as an intimate art
form when brought back to England.
Working with some of the licensed local
tattoo parlours, the festival will host its
own exhibition of the best of local tattoo
art and consider it in a historical context,
showing for example, that to have a tattoo
was actually a sign of status for fine ladies
in Victorian times.
Add to all of this a series of thrilling
workshops on circus skills and street
magic for children and adults, a
recruitment campaign for the Girl in a
Goldfish Bowl, Burlesque workshops for
men, fan-making and fan-dancing
workshops, a Boho market where you can
buy exciting items by local and regional
creative industries and some fascinating
and informative guided walks and talks,
and you have a guaranteed magical,
memorable weekend for all the family.
For more information please contact
TDC Arts Officer, Heather Sawney, on
heather.sawney@thanet.gov.uk or call the
Thanet Visitor Information Centres on
0870 264 6111.
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entertainment
CARLTON CINEMA
Three screens; Main, Century
and Bijou.
St Mildreds Road,
Westgate-on-Sea CT8 8RE
Tel: 01843 832019 for film
information or 01843 834290
for Box office.
GRANVILLE CINEMA
Two big screens fitted with
Dolby Stereo sound and
seating 180 and 250 people.
Victoria Parade, Ramsgate
CT11 8DG
Tel: 01843 591750
www.granvilletheatre.com
PALACE CINEMA
One screen fitted with
air-conditioning and Dolby
Stereo SR.
Harbour Street, Broadstairs
CT10 1ET
Tel: 01843 865726
www.thepalacecinema.co.uk
VUE CINEMA
New Multiplex cinema with
10 screens with seating
ranging from 80-250 people.
Westwood Cross, Haine
Road, Broadstairs CT10 5GR
Tel: 08712 240 240
www.myvue.com
BIRCHINGTON
VILLAGE HALL
A great venue for putting on
performances, fairs, meetings
and events. Contact the box
office for full details on the
programme.
Alpha Road, Birchington
CT7 9EG
Tel: 01843 841787
BROADSTAIRS
PAVILION ON THE
SANDS
A great venue for
entertainment, craft fairs and
dancing, with a garden
terrace that literally leads
straight to the beach.
Harbour Street, Broadstairs
CT10 1ET
Tel: 01843 591750
www.pavilion-broadstairs.co.uk
GRANVILLE THEATRE
With a refurbished bar, newly
installed cabaret dance floor
and facilities for the disabled
the theatre hosts a varied
programme of shows, cinema
and events.
CT11 8DG
Tel: 01843 591750
SARAH THORNE
THEATRE CLUB
A venture formed to present
quality professional plays and
theatre to East Kent.
c/o Hilderstone Adult
Education Centre, St Peters
Road, Broadstairs CT10 2JW
Tel: 0845 2626 263
www.sarahthorne-
theatreclub.co.uk
THEATRE ROYAL
Opened in 1787 and the
second eldest in Great
Britain. Providing a variety of
shows and performances.
Addington Street, Margate
CT9 1PW
Tel: 01227 787787 or
0845 130 1786
www.theatreroyalmargate.co.uk
WESTGATE PAVILION
AND THEATRE
Situated on the seafront,
air-conditioned with a licensed
bar. Limited access due to
steps down to entrance.
Sea Road, Westgate CT8 8QU
Tel: 01843 835611
WINTER GARDENS
MARGATE
The Winter Gardens offers
two theatres, four bars, a
variety of performances and
catering for functions.
Fort Crescent, Margate
CT9 1HX
Tel: 01843 296111
www.margatewintergardens.co.uk
Wednesday 3
MAKING TRACKS
For the 2nd year the Music
Department of Canterbury
Christchurch University
presents a selection of
commercial music.
Margate Theatre Royal,
Tel: 0845 130 1786
www.theatreroyalmargate.com
7.30pm. 12/10 concessions,
8 school groups.
Thursday 4
COMEDY CLUB
Tel: 0845 130 1786
7.45pm. 10.
Friday 5
ROLLIN STONED
After life of Brian Show.
Westcoast Bar,
3-5 King Street, Margate
Tel: O7967 028844
Email: westcoastbar1
@aol.co.uk
www.westcoastlive.co.uk
8.00pm. 10 in advance,
12 on door.
Saturday 6
A SONG FOR
SUMMER EVENING
Patrick Dunn, accompanies
Soprano Catriona Logan, in
an evening of Popular and
Classical song. The
programme will include
works by Schubert, Puccini,
Gershwin and Noel Coward.
Sarah Thorne Theatre Club,
Memorial Theatre,
Hilderstone, Broadstairs
Tel: 0845 2626263
www.sarahthorne-
theatreclub.co.uk
7.30pm. 8 adults, 4 children.
JUNE
THEATRES AND
VENUES
CINEMAS
I
endured violin lessons when I was at
school. I suspect the neighbours
shared my relief when I abandoned
it. Things could have been very different
if I had had a teacher like Rupert Jones.
Rupert is so passionate about music, and
specifically the piano, it is like entering a
world where you can almost hear the
great classical composers and pianists.
Born in Dover, and educated at
Northbourne Park and The Kings
School, Canterbury, Rupert started
playing the piano aged seven and won
music scholarships at both schools. He
then studied piano performance and
accompaniment at the London
Guildhall School of Music and
Canterbury Christ Church University.
Rupert has had a succession of illustrious
teachers. His mentor at Kings was the
late Ronald Smith, one of the most
important pianists of the twentieth
century, who rediscovered the works of
the nineteenth century French composer
and pianist, Alkan. With Ronald it was
the beginning of everything, says
Rupert. He drilled me in the basics of
technique and showed me what it is to be
a professional pianist.
Others included Noelle Barker OBE,
Head of Vocal Studies at Guildhall, with
whom Rupert travelled Europe
accompanying her singing lessons,
James Gibb, and Paul Hamburger, a
leading authority on German song. His
current, and probably last, teacher is
Kenneth van Barthold, who is in his early
eighties and studied at the Paris
Conservatoire, where he was taught by
Yves Nat. I have been very fortunate to
have had so many different and inspiring
teachers, acknowledges Rupert.
Rupert practices the piano for an hour
and a half daily and then heads to his
local caf, where he reads about musical
biography, theory or composition. The
rest of the day consists of teaching
students of all ages, backgrounds and
standards. Most of Ruperts students
come for their lessons to his house in
Cliftonville, which contains an
astonishing collection of music books
and scores, and where prints of Arthurian
legends adorn the walls. Dominating the
music room is a stunning Steinway grand
piano and a Bosendorfer upright on
which most students practice. This is an
inspiring place to learn, a world away
from a sterile classroom, and entirely in
keeping with Ruperts all-consuming
passion for music.
Ruperts main interest as a soloist is
nineteenth century Romantic piano
music, including the work of Chopin,
Liszt, Beethoven, Schumann, Alkan,
Mendelssohn and Brahms. Throughout
his life, Rupert has studied, performed
and taught but, recently, performance
has once again come to the fore.
Ruperts next concert is at the Memorial
Theatre in Broadstairs on 28th June at
3pm, when he will present a programme
of light piano music including Bach,
Mendelssohn, Rachmaninov and Chopin.
Tickets are priced at 8 for adults, 4
children. Box Office: 0845 2626263.
Not only will I be at the concert, I have
even been inspired to book a piano
lesson with Rupert. If you would like to
do the same, whatever your standard,
contact him on 01843 290019.
Words: Julie Marson
Picture: David Case
Sleeve Notes:
Rupert Jones
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Saturday 6
THANET MALE VOICE
CHOIR CONCERT
St Laurence Church,
High Street, Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 592478
7.30pm. 5.
Saturday 5
ROCKFEST
Westcoast Bar,
Tel: O7967 028844
@aol.co.uk
6.00pm. 5.
Sunday 7
EK1
Sunday afternoon band
concerts.
Oval Bandstand, Eastern
Esplanade, Cliftonville
Tel: 01843 226033
Email: k.chadband
@btinternet.com
2.30pm-4.30pm. Free.
CENTRAL BAND OF
THE ROYAL BRITISH
LEGION
Cinque Port Music presents.
Margate Winter Gardens,
Tel: 01843 296111
7.30pm. 11, 10, 9.
MAKE ME A STAR
THE FINAL
The climax to the Granvilles
successful X-Factor contest,
featuring all the best of local
talent.
Granville Theatre, Victoria
Parade, Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 591750
7.30pm. 7.
Tuesday 9
FRANCIS THE HOLY
JESTER
A unique event to charm and
excite both young and old.
Tel: 0845 130 1786
7.30pm. 12, 10 concessions,
8 schools.
Friday 12
HERE COMES THE
BOYS
Superstar Entertainments.
Tel: 01843 296111
7.30pm. 27.50.
JUNE
NEW ENGLISH
CONTEMPORARY
BALLET 2009
The UKs foremost
contemporary ballet company
makes its first appearance
in Margate.
Tel: 0845 130 1786
7.30pm. 15 adults,
10 children.
DREAD ZONE
Westcoast Bar,
Tel: O7967 028844
@aol.co.uk
7.30pm. 13.50.
Saturday 13
SPIKEDRIVERS
STTC working with
Broadstairs Folk Week
present The Spikedrivers.
Memorial Theatre,
Tel: 0845 2626263
www.sarahthorne-
theatreclub.co.uk
7.45pm. 8 members,
10 non members.
AN AUDIENCE WITH
SALLY MORGAN
Derek Block presents.
Tel: 01843 296111
7.30pm. 19.50 first 5 rows,
17.50, 16.50 FOWG 2 con.
Sunday 14
GOOSEBUMPS
concerts.
Tel: 01843 226033
Email: k.chadband
@btinternet.com
2.30-4.30pm. Free.
ALI CAMPBELL
After wowing crowds with
UB40 in Birchington last year,
the legendary voice comes
to Margate.
Tel: 01843 296111
30.
Tuesday 16
Wednesday 17
BUBBLES
A brand new full-on musical
about 2 Englands.
Tel: 0845 130 1786
7.30pm. 12/10 concessions,
8 school groups.
Saturday 20
55 MINUTE
COFFEETIME
CONCERTS
Easy listening, light classical
concert bring together a
selection of local music groups.
United Reformed Church,
Ethelbert Road, Birchington
CT7 9XP
Tel: 01843 846427
Email: colinwbridge
@yahoo.co.uk
11.00am. 4.
STRICTLY
BANDSTAND/
EXTREME TANGO
Ramsgate Bandstand,
Wellington Crescent,
Ramsgate
Email: events
@ramsgatebandstand.co.uk
www.ramsgatebandstand.co.uk
Saturday 20
Sunday 21
OLIVER TWIST
Our excellent STTC Juniors
return with another fine
performance. Charles Dickens
classic adapted for the stage by
Jeremy Brock. In association
with Dickens Week.
Memorial Theatre,
Tel: 0845 2626263
www.sarahthorne-
theatreclub.co.uk
Sunday 21
INVICTA CONCERT
BAND
concerts.
Tel: 01843 226033
Email: k.chadband
@btinternet.com
2.30-4.30pm. Free.
MIDSUMMER
MELODIES
Third is a series of popular
charity concerts by Thanet
Light Orchestra and guests, in
aid of church parapets appeal.
St Nicholas-at-Wade Church
Tel: 01843 847701
Email: festival
@thanetfestival.org.uk
www.thanetfestival.org.uk
7.30-9.30pm. 5 adults,
under 18s free.
WESTCOAST BRINGS
BACK
From the Specials Neville
Staples, From The Selector
Pauline Black, from The Beat
Rankin Rodger.
Westcoast Bar,
Tel: O7967 028844
@aol.co.uk
7.00pm. 10 available online
from 14/04/09. Book early
this will be a sell out show!
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Spikedrivers
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Wednesday 24
Thursday 25
MACBETH: STREET
WARS
Theatre Royal Margates
newest fully inclusive youth
theatre.
Tel: 0845 130 1786
7.30pm. 5.
Sunday 28
RUPERT JONES
PIANO CONCERT
Professional pianist Rupert
Jones presents a concert of
light classics, featuring music
by Bach, Mendelssohn, Alkan,
Rachmaninov and Chopin.
Memorial Theatre,
Tel: 0845 2626263
www.sarahthorne-
theatreclub.co.uk
SUMMER FARE &
FARMERS MARKET
Cliftonville summer fare
starts with the Farmers
Market, there will be a
Classic Car Show, stalls &
entertainment on the
bandstand all day featuring;
Offcumduns Morris Clog
10.30-11.30am, Back2Back
12-2pm and One for the
Road 2.30-4.30pm.
Tel: 01843 226033
Email: k.chadband
@btinternet.com
10.30am-4.30pm. Free.
Thursday 2
COMEDY CLUB
Tel: 0845 130 1786
7.35pm. 10.
Saturday 4
THIS HAPPY BREED
A Noel Coward play of family
secrets, accidents & affairs
set shortly after WW1.
Granville Theatre,
Tel: 01843 591750
7.30pm. 8.
JULY
JUNE
Friday 3
THE TAKE THAT
EXPERIENCE
Ramsgate Round Table
presents.
Tel: 01843 296111
8.00pm. 15.
Saturday 4
FARNDALE DOUBLE
BILL
Millers amateur Dramatic
Society present two different
comedies by David McGillivray
and Walter Zerlin Jnr.
Memorial Theatre,
Tel: 0845 2626263
www.sarahthorne-
theatreclub.co.uk
7.30pm. 8 per show or 12
for both (in advance).
ANYTHING FOR LOVE
Tel: 01843 296111
7.30pm. 16.50, 15.50,
FOWG 2 con.
Sunday 5
HULLABALOO
concerts.
Tel: 01843 226033
Email: k.chadband
@btinternet.com
2.30-4.30pm. Free.
FARNDALE DOUBLE
BILL
Millers amateur Dramatic
Society present two different
comedies by David McGillivray
and Walter Zerlin Jnr.
Memorial Theatre,
Tel: 0845 2626263
www.sarahthorne-
theatreclub.co.uk
6.30pm. 8 per show or 12
for both (in advance).
SWING N SINATRA
With the Five Star Swing
band, be prepared to be
swept along from the start
with their excellent repertoire
from Big Bands golden era.
Granville Theatre, Victoria
Parade, Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 591750
7.30pm. 12
(11 concessions).
Thursday 9
Saturday 11
CHILDRENS
SHOWTIME 2009
Thanet Stage school presents.
Tel: 01843 296111
9.50, 1 con
(excluding Sat eve).
Friday 10
Saturday 11
SCORCHER 1970S
REGGAE REVIVAL
Two nights of music,
Scorcher DJs + Guests.
Westcoast Bar,
Tel: O7967 028844
@aol.co.uk
7.00pm. 25.
Sunday 12
THE INTERSEPTORS
concerts.
Tel: 01843 226033
Email: k.chadband
@btinternet.com
2.30-4.30pm. Free.
Tuesday 14
Wednesday 15
UPTON JUNIOR
SCHOOL PRODUCTION
Tel: 01843 296111
Friday 17
24 HOUR
SHAKESPEARE
(PARTICIPANTS)
Shakespeares greatest plays
theyll be taking part in.
Tel: 0845 130 1786
6.30pm. 5.
THE THREE DEGREES
PLUS SUPPORT
Thanet Pride in association
with Tony Denton Promotions
presents.
Tel: 01843 296111
8.00pm. 18, 17,
FOWG 2 con.
Summer Rep Season Arms and the Man by Bernard Shaw
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entertainment
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entertainment
To advertise in this section
01303 817150
Ramsgate to Ostend
Daily car passenger ferry.
Day trips & 48 hour returns
are the same price as a
single journey
Tel: 01843 595522
www.transeuropaferries.com
Thanets Theatre
Box Office: 0845 130 1786
Saturday 18
24 HOUR
SHAKESPEARE (SHOW)
Shakespeares greatest plays
theyll be taking part in.
Tel: 0845 130 1786
7.30pm. 5.
Saturday 18
Sunday 19
RETURN TO THE
FORBIDDEN PLANET
STTC in association with East
Kent Schools presents an
amateur version of Bob
Carltons classic as its annual
youth musical.
Memorial Theatre,
Tel: 0845 262 6263
www.sarahthorne-
theatreclub.co.uk
2.30pm and 7.30pm.
Advance: 9 adult, 7
children, 28 family.
On Day: 11 adult, 9 children.
Sunday 19
FAVERSHAM MISSION
BAND
concerts
Tel: 01843 226033
Email: k.chadband
@btinternet.com
2.30-4.30pm. Free.
Saturday 25
Sunday 26
ALL NIGHT LONG
Gllitz and glamour from
Stardust Theatre Company,
with songs from the musicals
of Rogers and Hammerstein
to the glamour of old
Broadway. This amateur
show is a perfect summer
treat, filled with fabulous
singing and dancing with
stunning costumes and live.
Memorial Theatre,
Tel: 0845 2626263
www.sarahthorne-
theatreclub.co.uk
Sat 7.30pm, Sun 3.00pm. 7.
Saturday 25
IN DREAMS
Featuring music from Roy
Orbison.
Tel: 01843 296111
7.30pm. 15.
Saturday 25
Sunday 26
CARNIVAL
CAVALCADE
Ramsgate Bandstand,
Ramsgate
Email: events@ramsgate
bandstand.co.uk
Sunday 26
THE SOUL MONKEYS
concerts.
Tel: 01843 226033
Email: k.chadband
@btinternet.com
2.30-4.30pm. Free.
Friday 31
THE REAL THING
Barry Collings presents.
Tel: 01843 296111
7.30pm. 18, 16,
FOWG 2 con.
Friday 31
Saturday 1 August
STEPPING BACK IN
TIME
Ramsgate Bandstand,
Ramsgate
Email: events
Sunday 2
CANTIUM BRASS
concerts.
Tel: 01843 226033
Email: k.chadband
@btinternet.com
2.30-4.30pm. Free.
Thursday 6
Sunday 9
SUMMER REP
SEASON ARMS AND
THE MAN BY
BERNARD SHAW
This anti-romantic comedy is
an original, witty attack on the
popular heroic view of war.
Features one of Shaws most
memorable characters the
chocolate cream soldier!
Memorial Theatre,
Tel: 0845 2626263
www.sarahthorne-
theatreclub.co.uk
Thursday 7.30pm, Saturday
2.30 & 7.30pm, Sunday
2.30pm. 10.50 members
per play or book all 3 @ 9
each. 12.50 non members
per play or book all 3 @ 11
each. Includes donation to
Cancer Care Appeal.
Saturday 8
JOE PASQUALE
International Artistes Ltd
presents.
Tel: 01843 296111
7.30pm. 16.50,
FOWG 1.50 con.
AUGUST
Saturday 8
Sunday 9
FANTASY ISLAND
Ramsgate Bandstand,
Ramsgate
Email: events
Sunday 9
DR JAZZ & THE
DIXIELAND
STOMPERS
concerts.
Tel: 01843 226033
Email: k.chadband
@btinternet.com
2.30-4.30pm. Free.
Sunday 9
SHIRLEY COLLINS
Broadstairs Folk Week & STTC
present America Over The
Water, Shirleys show on her
years field trip in 1959
through the musical heartland
of the Southern States.
Memorial Theatre,
Tel: 0845 2626263
www.sarahthorne-
theatreclub.co.uk
8.00pm. 8 only from
Folk Week from 15/6 on
01843 604080.
Wednesday 12
Friday 11 September
RAZZMATAZZ
Girling productions present
their Summer Show.
Tel: 01843 296111
11, 9.50con, 9 p/rate (2
Shows Wed+Fri 1 show Thur
2.30pm) FOWG 2x Free +
buy2get1free (at full price) on
evening performances.
Thursday 13
Sunday 16
SUMMER REP
SEASON PIRATE
LIVES BY NOEL
COWARD
A timeless comedy of very
bad manners. Two new
honeymoons, two new
couples, but when
honeymoons collide who will
pick up the pieces?
Memorial Theatre,
Tel: 0845 2626263
www.sarahthorne-
theatreclub.co.uk
Thur 7.30pm, Sat 2.30 &
7.30pm, Sun 2.30pm. 10.50
members per play or book all 3
@ 9 each. 12.50 non
@ 11 each. Includes donation
to Cancer Care Appeal.
Saturday 15
DOG SHOW
Ramsgate Bandstand,
Ramsgate
Email: events
Sunday 16
SNEAKIN SALLY
concerts.
Tel: 01843 226033
Email: k.chadband
@btinternet.com
2.30-4.30pm. Free.
Thursday 20
Sunday 23
SUMMER REP
SEASON ONE MAN
PROTEST BY ALAN
AYCKBOURN
A piece of theatrical lunacy.
Can a headmaster with the
largest collection of empty
whiskey bottles in the
country, save his wife from
throwing herself into the
arms of his best friend?
Memorial Theatre,
Tel: 0845 2626263
www.sarahthorne-
theatreclub.co.uk
Thur 7.30pm, Sat 2.30 &
7.30pm, Sun 2.30pm. 10.50
@ 9 each. 12.50 non
@ 11 each. Includes donation
to Cancer Care Appeal.
Saturday 22
THE BIG BAND STAND
EVENT
Ramsgate Bandstand,
Ramsgate
Email: events@ramsgate
bandstand.co.uk
Sunday 23
KENT CONCERT
COASTAL BAND
concerts.
Tel: 01843 226033
Email: k.chadband
@btinternet.com
2.30-4.30pm. Free.
Saturday 29
Monday 31
BANDSTOCK MUSIC
FESTIVAL
Ramsgate Bandstand,
Ramsgate
Email: events
For full show listing visit our website
01843 296111/292795
JUNE
Friday 12th June
Superstar Entertainments presents Here Comes the Boys
Saturday 13th June
Derek Block presents An Audience with Sally Morgan
Sunday 14th June
Beat Up Music presents Ali Campbell in concert
Sunday 14th and Monday 15th June
OLIVER the musical Open Auditions
Saturday 20th to Sunday 21st June
Margates Big Event (Air Show)
JULY
Friday 3rd July
Ramsgate Round Table presents The TAKE THAT Experience
Saturday 4th July
HTM Productions present Anything For Love
Thursday 9th to Saturday 11th July
Thanet Stage School present Childrens Showtime 2009
Thursday 16th July
SJM presents The Kooks in concert
Friday 17th July
Thanet Pride in Association with Tony Denton Promotions
presents The Three Degrees plus support
Saturday 25th July
In Dreams featuring music from Roy Orbison
Friday 31st July
Barry Collings presents The Real Thing
AUGUST
Saturday 8th August
International Artistes Ltd present Joe Pasquale
Wednesday 12th August to Friday 11th September
Girling Productions present their Summer Show Razzmatazz
Saturday 15th August
Off The Kerb present Michael McIntyre
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attractions
A
museum lives in the renowned Walpole Bay Hotel, an
elegant Cliftonville building, commissioned by
Louisa Budge in 1914. On display, if you discount its
80 million-year-old fossils, is the stuff of ordinary lives at
the beginning of the twentieth century. Jane Bishop, hotel
owner and curator, has filled nooks and crannies, maids
sculleries, corners and recesses with the objects, prints and
clothes that you see across these pages.
This museum is not a place of glass cases and long
explanatory notes. Jane wants you to 'meander, reminisce and
explore.' The displays are found in places around the working
hotel and look at home, as if just put down for a moment.
The effect of discovering, as you walk around, is moving.
These are the things that our parents and their parents
owned and cared for. Like a scent, seeing these things
inspires warmth and nostalgia for an era just within memory.
David Case has toured the Walpole Bay Museum with his
camera to trying to replicate the sense of discovery that
Mrs Bishop wants you to enjoy.
The museum of
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Walpole Bay Hotel
Fifth Avenue
Cliftonville
Margate CT9 2JJ
Tel: 01843 221703
www.walpolebayhotel.co.uk
Email:
info@walpolebayhotel.co.uk
Entrance free
Words and pictures:
David Case
serendipity
attractions
Walk the T&D
M
argate celebrates its connections
with the artist JMW Turner;
Broadstairs is proud of its
association with the writer Charles
Dickens. Now the two have been linked
together with the re-opening of an historic
path that once connected them The
Turner & Dickens (T&D) route.
The T&D route joins the parishes of St
Johns (Margate) and St Peters
(Broadstairs). The once well-used path had
fallen into disuse, but now, with its
distinctive T&D logo to mark the way, it
will link the future Turner Contemporary
Gallery with the Dickens House Museum.
The T&D walk will be officially launched
on Sunday 28th June, but, impatient to
find out more, I put on a pair of good
shoes and set off to Margate.
Getting around with buggies or
wheelchairs can be a headache, but the
reconstructed T&D path will make
walking or jogging, for that matter a
breeze! After consultation with the local
community, dropped kerbs and tactile
paving have been constructed, and walking
with children will be safer thanks to
widened sections of pavement.
Pleasurably, the route takes in a variety of
buildings and scenes. Blown by a strong
sea breeze, I left Droit House (visitor centre
for the future gallery) and the Harbour Arm
to stroll across newly laid cobbles at the
beginning of Margates old town. Before
long I was coasting past the pub that
hosted Eric Morecambes wedding
reception and crossing Hawley square.
The walks designers were keen to add an
artistic flavour, and treats in the form of
beautiful mosaics await those who
perambulate. Mosaic artist Martin Cheek
worked with local residents and two schools
in a joint project with Highways and
Education at KCC. The mosaics that evolved
have a distinctive Turner and Dickens theme
and they can be seen outside Holy Trinity
and St Johns CEP School Margate (Turner
themed) and in leafy St Peters (featuring
characters from Dickens).
The walk passes Drapers Mill, one of a
string of mills that once stood above
Margate. Built in 1845, it is now restored
and open for visits (01843 226227 for
summer opening hours). Then you
approach the country section of the walk,
which had become overgrown and
impassable. Out in the open, perhaps
following the very route that Turner or
Dickens took in by-gone ages, children can
frolic and adults relax and let their minds
wander free.
A railway footbridge, previously a graffiti
magnet, now boasts a mural created in a
project supported by Network Rail and the
Thanet Community Safety Partnership.
Reformed taggers were encouraged to
legitimately use their artistic skills to
brighten up the bridge with a Dickens and
Turner themed mural.
Two small granite posts mark the
boundary from Margate to Broadstairs and
then, soon, you are in St Peters, stepping
alongside one of the longest graveyards in
the country, with graves dating back to
1623. Kent Highways will work with local
historians to create a leaflet with historical
points of interest, but, for those with
deeper interest, there are summer tours of
St Peters and its graveyard (see
www.villagetour.co.uk).
Lagging children and tired legs will perk
up with the welcome heralding of gulls in
Broadstairs. Passing the flint Crampton
Tower and its local museum, enticed by
the thought of ice cream and the smell of
chips, you will arrive finally at the official
ending of the walk (although it can be
done either way!) The Dickens House
Information Centre.
For many, the lure of Viking Bay will be
irresistible for a paddle to cool those hot
feet and you could easily while away an
afternoon at the beach. At just under four
miles the pleasant walk left me with plenty
of energy, but I still decided to return on the
efficient Thanet Loop bus (back up the High
Street to Queens Rd, just outside the
Nat West Bank: buses every ten minutes).
For more information about the
T&D launch on 28th June:
Thanet Visitor Information Centres
0870 264 6111
Kent Highway Services
08458 247 800
www.turneranddickenswalk.co.uk
(coming soon).
Words: Kaz Russell-Graham
Pictures: Marie Muscat-King
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Artist Martin Cheek worked with local residents and two schools to create mosaics for the restored Turner & Dickens route. Picture by Marie Muscat-King
attractions
OPEN IN 2009 FROM
March 14th - 31st October
Every afternoon between 2 & 5pm
www.cramptontower.co.uk
the
SPITFIRE
MEMORIAL
MUSEUM
The Airfield
MANSTON
RAMSGATE CT12 5DF
Tel: 01843 821940
www.spitfire.memorial.museum
FREE ADMISSION
FREE PARKING
Provision for wheelchair users
Open throughout the year
&
HURRICANE
Thanets friendly family plant nursery
Open daily 10-5
Widest range of plants of all types
in East Kent.
Specialists in plants for the dry, coastal and
chalk conditions of the south and east.
Visit our website for details and online plantlist
www.botanyplants.com
William & Louise Friend, East Northdown Farm,
Margate, Kent.CT9 3TS
tel:- 01843 862060
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WALKS
An entertaining blend of history,
humour and haunting in the
shadows of the old town.
Meet at Dickens House
Museum, Victoria Parade,
Broadstairs CT10 1QS
Tel: 07779 575831
8pm every Friday and Saturday
July and August. All year for
groups. Adults 5, Children
2.50, Concessions 4.
BROADSTAIRS
LEISURE
Coin operated amusements
for all ages
4 Harbour Street,
Broadstairs CT10 1ET
Tel: 01843 861075
Winter months Mon-Sun
10.30am-8pm, July to
September Mon-Sun
10am-10pm.
CRAMPTON TOWER
MUSEUM
Museum dedicated to Thomas
Crampton (1816-88), notable
Victorian civil engineer.
Contains models and exhibits
relating to buses, trams and
railwayama.
The Broadway, Broadstairs
CT10 2AB
Tel: 01843 871133
Email: cramptontower
@hotmail.com
www.cramptontower.co.uk
1st November 2008 to 21st
March 2009 Weekends
1-4pm, 21st March to 31st
October 2009 daily 2-5pm.
Adults 2.50, Children (5-15
yrs) 1.20, Family (2 Adults
2 Children) 6.50.
DICKENS HOUSE
MUSEUM
Once the home of Miss Mary
Pearson Strong, now adapted
as a museum to
commemorate the novelists
association with Broadstairs.
2 Victoria Parade,
Tel: 01843 861232
Email: l.ault@btinternet.com
Easter Weekend 10am-5pm,
and until October 2pm-5pm.
Adults 3, Children and
Students 1.75, Family
(2 adults 2 children) 8.
LILLYPUTT MINI GOLF
12 Hole mini golf with tea
garden. Open all year serving
good food and ice cream.
Victoria Parade, Broadstairs
CT10 1QS
Tel: 01843 861500
Email: lillyputt31@yahoo.co.uk
www.lillyputt.co.uk
Weekends and School
holidays (weather permitting)
10am to 5pm. Adults 3
Children 2.
REVOLUTION
SKATEPARK &
CLIMBING CENTRE
Skatepark, climbing centre
and pro skate/surf shop.
Variety of skating obstacles
and diverse range of climbing
walls available.
Oakwood Industrial Estate,
Dane Valley Road,
St Peters, Broadstairs
CT10 3JJ
Tel: 01843 866707
Email: info
@revolutionskatepark.co.uk
www.revolutionskatepark.co.uk
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
and Saturday 10am-10pm;
Sunday 10am-8pm. During
school and public holidays
open Monday and Thursday
10am-4pm. Skatepark 2 hour
session 5, Skate all day 15.
VISITOR
INFORMATION
CENTRE
BROADSTAIRS
Here for residents, as well as
Visitors to book tours, buy
gifts and publications; book
accommodation and
comprehensive information
service.
Dickens House Museum, 2
CT10 1QS
Tel: 0870 264 6111
DRAPERS WINDMILL
Kentish Smock Mill built by
millwright John Holman
c.1845. Restored to be fully
operational. Exhibits include
18th and 19th century
artefacts.
St Peters Footpath, College
Road, Margate CT9 2SP
Tel: 01843 291696
www.kent.gov.uk/windmills
June to July Sundays
2pm-4pm, August Saturday
& Sunday 2pm-4pm. Check
before visiting. Children 20p,
Senior Citizens and Students
1, Family 2.
SHELL GROTTO
Discover the history of one of
the worlds most mysterious
places, underground rooms
covered by exquisite shell
mosaic.
Grotto Hill, Margate CT9 2BU
Tel: 01843 220008
Email: info@shellgrotto.co.uk
www.shellgrotto.co.uk
Easter Halloween daily
10am-5pm, Winter weekends
only 11am-4pm. Closed
Christmas & New Year. Adults
3, Concessions 2.50,
Children 1.50 Family
(2 adults 2 children) 8.
MARGATE
BROADSTAIRS
THE WALPOLE BAY
HOTEL & MUSEUM
Walpole Bay Hotel built in
1914, retaining many of the
original features. Art gallery,
function rooms and stunning
sea views.
Fifth Avenue, Cliftonville,
Margate CT9 2JJ
Tel: 01843 221703
Email: info
@walpolebayhotel.co.uk
Open all year daily 10am-5pm.
TUDOR HOUSE
Margates oldest domestic
building dating from the 16th
century or earlier.
King Street, Margate
CT9 1HB
Tel: 0870 264 6111
Viewing Only.
VIKING ADVENTURE
PLAYGROUND
A unique coastal play area
facility situated on the cliff top
in Cliftonville with a large Viking
Ship, roundabout, basket swing
and more. Free to use for all
ages throughout the year.
Ethelbert Crescent,
Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2DY
Tel: 0870 264 6111
Email: visitorinformation
@thanet.gov.uk
STROKES
ADVENTURE GOLF
18 Hole floodlit mini golf
course. Fun for all the family.
Refreshments and toilets
available.
Westbrook Promenade,
Below Sea View Terrace,
Margate CT9 5BJ
Tel: 01843 294970
Email: info
@strokesadventuregolf.com
www.strokesadventuregolf.com
Closed 2nd November to 1st
April. Open daily 10am-6pm all
other times. Adults 4, Children
under 12 3 per round.
WALLEY WORLD
Childrens indoor adventure
playground. Separate
playzones for all ages
slides, tunnels, climbing rope
and more.
Marine Terrace, Margate
Tel: 01843 298752
www.walleyworld.co.uk
Open daily 10am-7pm. Peak
Time 3.99 (2 hour) Off Peak
2.99 (2 hours).
VISITOR
INFORMATION
CENTRE MARGATE
accommodation and
service.
12-13 The Parade, Margate
CT9 1EY
Tel: 0870 264 6111
GALLEON CRUISES
The Mona Lisa is a wide-
beam, sport cruiser and gets
you about in luxury.
Royal Harbour, Ramsgate
Tel: Boat Phone 07740 071015
Email: info
@galleoncruises.com
www.galleoncruises.com
All year round weather and
tide permitting. Discovery
Tour 120-138, Seal and
Coastal Tour 25, Lunch
Cruise to Cullins Yard 130.
RAMSGATE
Broadstairs Water Gala
A full day of FREE family fun & entertainment on
the promenade & beautiful beach at Viking bay.
* Family fun fair on the green *
Fantastic fireworks finale.
Wednesday August 19th 10am 10pm.
For details contact 01227 700894
or 07789 742828
See Your Thanet newspaper for
more details closer to the event.
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P
ride in Thanet is an award scheme
giving visitors, and local residents,
an opportunity to recognise people
in the tourism, leisure and hospitality
business, who have made their day extra
special. Over 500 nominations were
received this year, including votes for
coach drivers, waiters and waitresses,
attractions staff, hoteliers, bar staff,
hospitality students and volunteers
Organised by Visit Kent, and supported by
Thanet District Council and KMFM, this
years winners were announced at a
celebration evening at the Winter Gardens,
Margate, in March. Fran Warrington, head
of Visit Kent at Kent County Council, said:
This is the fourth year for the Pride in
Thanet Awards, which provide a chance for
us to shine the spotlight on all those
unsung heroes and heroines who make
their customers lives that bit brighter.
Pride in Thanet Award (Overall Winner)
Sylvie Brown, The Devonhurst
Hotel Employee of the Year
Winner Justin Pike, Smiths Court Hotel
Runner up James Thomas, Royal Harbour Hotel
B & B Employee of the Year
Winner Sylvie Brown, The Devonhurst
Runner up Roger and Sue Jennings,
Copperfields Guest House
Hospitality Employee of the Year
Winner Gina Vizer, Oscar Road Caf
Runner up Sarah Falcnor, The Bell Inn and
Tony Fran, No 6 Brasserie
Outdoor Leisure Employee of the Year
Winner Steve and June Hodgson, Lillyputt
Mini Golf
Runner up Jon Brooks, Horizon Sea Safaris
Indoor Leisure Employee of the Year
Winner Clare Williams, Play Bay
Runner Up Sarah Miller, Jungle Jims
Volunteer Group of the Year
Winner Crampton Tower
Runner Up St Peters Village Tour and The
Broadstairs Information Kiosk (BRIK)
Team of the Year
Winner The Box Office, Margate Winter Gardens
Runner up Thanet Visitor Information Centres
Transport Employee of the Year
Bob Anderson, Carol Peters Travel
Hospitality Student of the Year
Jack Vincent, Thanet College
Tourism Student of the Year
Kayleigh Conroy, Thanet College
ITTA Award for Outstanding Contribution
to Tourism
Frank Thorley
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The Belfry Restaurant
at the Powell Arms
Senior Citizen Offer
Monday-Saturday 12-2pm 5.95
for soup of the day & roast (available in the bar area only)
Lunch Offer
Monday-Saturday 12-2pm
11.95 3 courses 9.95 2 courses 6.95 1 course
includes tea/coffee or soft drink
Evening Opening
Tuesday-Wednesday 7-9pm
please book 24 hours in advance
Thursday 7-9pm
Friday & Saturday 6-10pm
Sunday 12-7pm
A LA CARTE MENU ALSO AVAILABLE
11 The Square, Birchington, Kent CT7 9AF
Tel: 01843 841833
Tel (restaurant): 01843 841805
attractions
Pride in Thanet Awards
HORIZON SEA SAFARIS
New wildlife boat trips from
Ramsgate including Seal
Encounter, Powerboat
Experience, Bays and
Beaches and Evening Cruise
Royal Harbour, Ramsgate
Tel: 07931 744788
Email: jon
@horizonseasafaris.co.uk
www.horizonseasafaris.co.uk
Please phone for details of
availability and tides. Seal
Encounter Adults 25, Children
15; Beaches and Bays Adults
20, Children 12; Powerboat
Experience 8; Stour Adult
20, Child 12.
ITALIANATE
GREENHOUSE
Recently restored and
reopened ethereal-looking
curved structure dating from
the early nineteenth century.
King George VI Memorial
Park, East Cliff, Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 585588
@thanet.gov.uk
1st April to 30 September
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.
Other times by appointment.
The park is open all year round.
PLAY BAY
Childrens indoor play centre
located at Ramsgates
historic harbour, providing
safe fun environment for
children aged 0-8 yrs.
100-114 Harbour Parade,
Ramsgate Harbour,
Ramsgate CT11 8LP
Tel: 01843 590591
www.playbayramsgate.com
Monday to Friday 9.30am-
6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm
and Sunday 10am-4pm.
Under 12 months Free, Under
4s 3, over 4s 3.50.
SAINT AUGUSTINES
CROSS
Celtic stone cross, erected in
1884, marks where the first
Mass is reported to have
been held in 597AD.
Cottington Road, Cliffsend
CT12 5JN
Tel: 0870 264 6111
Viewing Only.
SANDWICH &
PEGWELL BAY
NATIONAL NATURE
RESERVE
National Nature reserve with
wide range of wildlife,
orchids and wetland birds.
Picnic site and bird viewing
hide available.
Cliffsend, Ramsgate
CT11 5DR
Tel: 01622 662012
Email: info
@kentwildlife.org.uk
Daily from 8.30am-4.30pm
Winter months. Summer
months 7.30pm or dusk,
whichever is earliest except
Christmas Day.
SEA SEARCHER BOAT
TRIPS
Pleasure boat cruises from
Ramsgate Royal Harbour.
Booking Office opposite
Ramsgate Maritime Museum.
Ramsgate Harbour,
Ramsgate
Tel: 07837 562076
Email: seasearcher-
boat@live.co.uk
www.seasearcher.co.uk
April to September (weather
and tide permitting).
3 per person.
THE GRANGE
Restored by the Landmark
Trust, the Grade I listed house
designed and livid in by 19th
century architect Augustus
Pugin.
St Augustines Road,
Ramsgate CT11 9NY
Tel: 01628 825925
Email: bookings
@landmarktrust.org.uk
www.landmarktrust.org.uk
The Cartoon Room
Wednesdays 2pm-4pm or by
appointment. See events for
Open Days.
THE PUGINS
RAMSGATE TRAIL IN
THE FOOTSTEPS OF
THE PUGINS
In the footsteps of the Pugins.
Trail around Ramsgate
highlighting architecture by the
family and their links with the
town. Leaflets available form
Visitor Information Centres.
Ramsgate
Tel: 0870 264 6111
VIKING SHIP HUGIN
Replica of Viking Ship, which
sailed from Denmark to
Thanet in 1949, celebrating
500th anniversary of the
invasion of Britain.
Sandwich Road, Pegwell
Bay, Ramsgate
Tel: 0870 264 6111
@thanet.gov.uk
Viewing Only.
WESTCLIFF LEISURE
PARK
Family based catering for
all ages, restaurant, play
area, art gallery, parking.
A place for everyone.
Royal Esplanade, Ramsgate
CT11 0HE
Tel: 01843 581999
Open daily from 8am till Late.
Closed 2 weeks over
Christmas.
VISITOR
INFORMATION
CENTRE RAMSGATE
accommodation and
service.
17 Albert Court, York Street,
Ramsgate CT11 9DN
Tel: 0870 264 6111
POWELL-COTTON
MUSEUM, QUEX
HOUSE AND GARDENS
Museum holding unique and
fascinating collections
reflecting the African national
history and cultures collected
on the adventures of Major
Powell-Cotton. Stunning
European and Chinese
BIRCHINGTON
RAMSGATE
porcelain.
Quex Park, Birchington
CT7 0BH
Tel: 01843 842168
Email: enquiries
@quexmuseum.org
www.quexmuseum.org
Open from 1st April to 29th
October 2009 Sunday to
Thursday 11am-5pm, House
2-4pm. Summer Adults 7,
Family 18, Children and
Concessions 5; Garden
Adults 2, Children and
concessions 1.50.
JUNGLE JIMS LTD
All weather, indoor soft play
area for all ages parties,
variety of obstacles, play
barn, craft centre, caf,
Quex Park Estate,
Birchington CT7 0BH
Tel: 01843 846305
Daily 10am-6pm. Term Time
4, Weekends and Peak
Times 4.50.
ROSSETTI MEMORIAL
GARDENS
Commemorating artist and
poet Dante Gabriel Rossettis
association with Birchington,
who died in 1882.
Sandles Road, Birchington
Tel: 0870 264 6111
Viewing Only.
MINSTER ABBEY
Founded in 670AD by Princess
Ermenburga, one of Englands
oldest religious buildings,
currently occupied by
Benedictine nuns. The Chapel
is always open with a shop.
Church Street, Minster
CT12 4HF
Tel: 01843 821254
www.minsterabbeynuns.org
1st October to 30th April
Monday to Saturdays
11am-12pm, from 1st May
to 30th September also
Saturday 2.45pm-4pm.
Appointments welcome.
Free with donations welcome.
MONKTON NATURE
RESERVE (Thanet
Countryside Trust)
Set in an abandoned chalk
quarry, it is an important
resource for the protection of
rare orchids, birds and animals.
Canterbury Road, Monkton,
Ramsgate CT12 4LH
Tel: 01843 822666
Email: monkton
@mnr.manston.net
1st April to 30th September
Tuesday to Thursday &
Sunday 11am-4pm. October
to March please telephone for
opening times & days. Adults
2, Children 1, Concessions
1.50, Families 4.50.
RAF MANSTON
HISTORY MUSEUM
Aircraft and exhibits
illustrating the history of the
airfield at Manston from 1916
to the present day.
Manston Road, Ramsgate
CT12 5DF
Tel: 01843 825224
www.rafmanston.co.uk
March to October 7 days a
week 10am-4pm, November
to February Weekends 10am-
4pm. Adults, Students and
Senior Citizens 1, Children
50p, Under 5s Free.
RAF MANSTON
SPITFIRE &
HURRICANE
MEMORIAL MUSEUM
Memorial to those who
fought in the Battle of Britain,
MANSTON
MONKTON
MINSTER
housing Spitfire and
Hurricane fighter aircraft and
associated items.
The Airfield, Manston Road,
Ramsgate CT12 5DF
Tel: 01843 821940
Email: spitfire752
@btconnect.com
www.spitfire.memorial.museum
British Summer Time Daily
10am-5pm. British Winter
Time Daily 10am -4pm.
Closed Christmas and New
Year. Free.
ST PETERS VILLAGE
TOUR
An award-winning guided
walk around this historic
village, where the past is
dramatically brought to life by
costumed characters.
St Peters Parish Church,
Vicarage Street,
Broadstairs
Tel: Village Tour: 07546
514948 Churchyard and War
Graves Tour: 01843 868646
Email: brian
@villagetour.co.uk
www.villagetour.co.uk
Every Thursday between 7th
May and 10th September.
Please check for individual
times. Free but booking
essential.
SARRE WINDMILL
Commercial working windmill
producing stone ground flour
and porridge oats with tea
room and shop.
Ramsgate Road, Sarre
CT7 0JU
Tel: 01843 847573
Wednesday to Sunday
10am-5pm till Easter.
Summer Wednesday to
Sunday 10am-5pm.
Adults 2 and Children 1.
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attractions
TV & Satellite Systems
Including Installations for flats
Free Advice & Estimates
Domestic, Communal & Commercial
FREESAT Installer
TV & Radio Aerials
Freesat Systems
Supplied & Installed
Perfect Your
Home Viewing
We Offer:
Avinco Limited
Unit 2, Stanley Place, Ramsgate, Kent CT11 7NR
Email: sales@avinco.co.uk Tel: 01843 584040 www.avinco.co.uk
Plasma/LCD; Setup
& Mounting
Multi-Room
Sound System
One of the mosaics on the restored Turner & Dickens route. Picture by Marie Muscat-King
St Mildreds Bay
Westgate-on-Sea
A lovely sandy bay with a
promenade, cliffs and tidal pool.
Like Minnis Bay, a small amount of
beach remains at high tide, except
on spring tides when it can be
completely covered. Nearby
activities include tennis and putting.
For refreshment, there are two cafs
on the promenade, and a pub and
restaurant nearby.
Westbrook Bay
This sandy bay with a promenade is
a good family beach. The restaurant
is open all year round (though
weekends only in the winter). It is a
designated water ski area and, on
land, there is an adventure golf
course with caf, tennis and bowls
close by. A small section of sand
remains exposed at high tide.
West Bay
Westgate-on-Sea
A wide sandy bay, which is totally
tidal. A long stretch of sand, when
the tide is out, means plenty of area
for safe play, with rock pools and
compact sand, ideal for castle
building. No exposed sand when
the tide is in. There is a pub nearby
and the caf on the promenade
remains open late into the evening,
making this the perfect location for
sunset watching. Beach within
Reach beach wheelchairs available.
Contact 01843 296111 for further
information.
Minnis Bay
Birchington
A long, rural sandy bay, with rocky and
shingle areas, this is a great all-round
beach, with a childrens play area
nearby, opportunities for water sports
(sailing club, windsurfing and
kiteboarding) and a good restaurant,
bar and caf. A small amount of beach
remains at high tide, except on spring
tides, when it can be completely
covered. It is the perfect location for
enjoying a sundowner while watching
the sun set into the sea.
Joss Bay
Broadstairs
The best surfing beach in Thanet. This
popular 200-metre long bay, which is
surrounded by fields and a golf
course, offers a wide expanse of sand
for carefree play. There is a caf on the
beach, as well as a surf school, with
boards and wet suits for hire. Plenty of
exposed sand when the tide is in, but
take care if walking, as the beach will
get cut off at both ends.
Stone Bay
Broadstairs
A beautiful local family bay, with
plenty of scope for rockpooling. The
promenade leads into Broadstairs
town. In the main, the beach is
totally submerged during high tide.
By late afternoon, the sun goes
behind the cliffs, casting a deep
shadow over this lovely beach.
Viking Bay
Broadstairs
A long sandy beach, a cliff-top
promenade, harbour pier and
boardwalk. Excellent for the family,
with boating pool, childrens rides,
Punch and Judy in August, and surf
ski/belly boards. Surfing school from
March to October. Beach within
Reach beach wheelchairs available.
Contact 01843 296111 for further
information
Louisa Bay
Broadstairs
A small, quiet, sandy bay, which is
great for rockpooling. There is a
promenade and a popular caf. The
beach is totally covered by the sea
during high tide.
* 1st May
30th Sept
** 1st May
30th Sept
* 1st May
30th Sept
* 1st May
30th Sept
* 1st May
30th Sept
* 1st May
30th Sept
* 1st May
30th Sept
** 1st May
30th Sept
attractions: beaches and bays
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Botany Bay
Broadstairs
A hidden gem, this rural sandy bay
offers quiet relaxation away from it all,
as well as stunning views of white
cliffs and beautiful chalkstacks. There
is a kiosk serving hot and cold food
on the beach, and a nearby hotel and
pub. Plenty of exposed sand to enjoy
when the tide is in, but, due to its
shape, at high tide the ends of the
beach are cut off. It is great for fossils
and exploring rockpools.
Animal logo signposts
Bay inspector/information
Caf/restaurant nearby
Chalets for hire
Deckchairs/loungers for hire
Disabled parking bays
Disabled access to beach
Disabled toilets open all year
Dog bans * **
First aid station
Lifeguards
Lift to beach
Paddling pool/tidal pool
Parking
Picnic area
Shop
Sailing club
Public house nearby
Toilets
Beach wheelchairs available for hire.
Contact the bay inspector or ring
01843 296111 for further information.
Blue Flag Award
(Applied and awaiting
confirmation 2009)
Quality Coast Award
Margate Main Sands
A popular, wide sandy bay, this is a
traditional beach, with tidal boating
pool, childrens rides, donkey rides
and amusement arcades nearby.
There are seafood stalls, and plenty
of restaurants and bars in Margate
Old Town, just a short walk away.
Even when the tide is in, there is
always a large expanse of sand
exposed. Beach within Reach
beach wheelchairs available. Contact
Walpole Bay (Palm
Bay/Hodges Gap and
Foreness Point)
Cliftonville
This long bay has a sandy beach,
promenade and tidal swimming
pool. It is known for its watersports
jet skiing and water skiing are both
available. There is plenty of on-land
activity with a pitch and putt course,
minigolf, tennis and indoor bowls
nearby. There is a small area of
sandy beach at high tide.
Kingsgate Bay
Broadstairs
This sandy bay offers calm and
seclusion. It has some of the best
examples of sea caves in the
country. While sand is exposed at
full tide, the beach does get cut off
at both ends. A good bay for fossils
and rockpools. There is a pub and
restaurant with a childrens play area
on the clifftop.
Dumpton Gap
Broadstairs
A quiet, sandy bay with a
promenade and kiosk. It offers a
good walking route into Ramsgate
when the tide is low, but please
check before setting off. There are
plenty of rockpools, but at very high
tide, the beach is totally covered by
the sea.
Pegwell Bay
Ramsgate
This has a stretch of unprotected
sea cliffs of great geological interest
and a sandy bay used by seashore
birds. It is part of Kents largest
National Nature Reserve. (See the
Sandwich and Pegwell Bay National
Nature Reserves entry for further
information.)
Ramsgate Main Sands
A popular sandy beach, with plenty
of activities, including skateboarding
and jet skiing nearby. There are
childrens amusements nearby as
well as an amusement arcade. It is
situated right next to the glorious
Royal Harbour and Marina, with a
thriving Continental-feel caf culture
and restaurants offering al fresco
eating. A large expanse of sand
remains uncovered at all times.
Beach within Reach beach
wheelchairs available. Contact
* From 1st May until 30th September, dogs not
permitted from 10am-6pm
** From 1st May until 30th September,
dogs not permitted at any time
** 1st May
30th Sept
** 1st May
30th Sept
** 1st May
30th Sept
* 1st May
30th Sept
attractions: beaches and bays
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events
Summer beside
the seaside
June 7th
Great Bucket and Spade Run
It always feels as though summer is finally
with us when the Great Bucket and Spade
run comes to town, June 7th. Now in its
29th year, over three hundred cars,
motorbikes and camper vans take part in
this fun run. The motley crew of vehicles,
(vintage, veteran and classic,) all bedecked
with seaside buckets and spades, plan to
arrive at Government Acres, Royal
Esplanade, Ramsgate from 10.30am
onwards. Judging takes place throughout
the afternoon so why not take a picnic
along and make a day of it? Contact:
01304 614422.
June 20th-21st
Margates Big Event
Kents leading Air and Land Festival, the
Margates Big Event is back, a fun day for
the whole family and its free!
There will be a whole weekend of thrilling
flying displays: the stunning Red Arrows
will be there with Typhoons, the Tiger
Free-Fall Parachute and the much-loved
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight.
Theres plenty of choice in the Food and
Drink Village, and the exciting arena acts
and non-stop music from They will Rock
You tribute bands provide family
entertainment. And if its an event, it must
have fireworks. (Saturday only). Further
details: 0870 264611.
June 20th-24th
Dickens Festival
Its time to dust off the bonnets and swing
those crinolines when the Dickens Festival
returns to Broadstairs. The packed
programme promises five full days of
activity starting with a costumed parade. As
ever, there will be Bathing Belles, a very
Victorian cricket match, and music at the
Bandstand. New for 2009, are the puppet
workshop, Nursery Rhyme Quiz and
Parlour Games you might be surprised at
how saucy the Victorians could be! In the
evening, the renowned Music Hall evenings
and Festival play are sell-out events so do
book early. For more information, visit
www.broadstairsdickensfestival.co.uk
June 27th-28th
Margate National Beach
Volleyball
Come and watch the top men's and ladies
pairs in the country compete for ranking
points and event titles, on Margates main
sands, selected in the official London 2012
brochure for pre-training. Play runs from
9am-5pm on both days, with the finals at
2pm on Sunday. Grandstand seating offers
great views of play. A local standard
knockout tournament will follow the finals
on the Sunday, and there will plenty of
other beach-based activities for all the
family. Contact: Martyn Cassell, TDC,
01843 577367. www.thanet.gov.uk/sport
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July 4th-5th
Ramsgate Rocks
Fabulous free entertainment is being
provided by Ramsgate Town Partnership
on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July, in
the Royal Harbour. Ramsgate Rocks will
offer masses of activities for all ages: a
funfair, various live bands and tribute acts,
street entertainers, and assorted stalls
offering craft, continental food and drink.
Of course, no summer event is complete
without fireworks so make sure you are in
town for the spectacular display over the
harbour on Saturday night. Contact Katie
Lippington on katie@urbanerrands.co.uk
July 5th
Sea Sunday
Sea Sunday returns to Broadstairs with a
pageant of marine vessels in and around
the harbour of Broadstairs. This years
events will have a Merchant Navy theme,
celebrating sailors who have kept vital
supply lines open during times of conflict.
The event will commence with a parade
through the town, supported by a number of
marching bands. A service of memorial will
be held at Preachers Knoll. Throughout the
day, market stalls will be open on Victoria
Gardens and along the promenade.
July 11th-12th
Quexpo
If white-knuckle stunts thrill you, then
make a date in your diary for the Amazing
Wall of Death motorcycle stunt show,
presented by Ken Fox.
On a junior level, the children will love the
miniature railway and family funfair rides.
Or why not spruce up your pooch and
enter the family dog show? This event-
packed weekend will include a flying
display, collections of steam engines,
tractors, custom and classic vehicles, live
music, food and craft stalls and a beer tent.
Open 10.00am to late.
Adults 7.00 /OAP 5.00 /Accompanied
children: free. Disabled Access.
For more information visit:
www.ssleisureevents.co.uk
July 18th
Thanet Pride Festival
Thanet Pride hopes this years event will
be the best yet, when the colourful parade
returns to the streets of Margate.
Bucks Fizz, past winners of Eurovision,
will be heading up the entertainment,
along with X factor finalists Dolly Rockers.
Watch out for the array of rainbow flags as
the procession starts off at the Winter
Gardens at 11.30am and meanders down
Fort Hill to the stage at the seafront. The
stage events finish at 7pm, but the fun will
continue in various venues in the town.
For more information, contact
Horace Hotman on 07814 306664,
hotmaninshowbusiness@hotmail.com
July 24th-26th
Big Sky Jazz Festival,
Margate
Margates Big Sky Jazz Festival, now in its
fifth year, just gets better and better. Some
of Britain's best jazz talents have gigged at
this premier music fest, and this year is
no exception.
The weekend will start with the amazing
Nigel Kennedy, headlining the show at the
Winter Gardens on the 24th. He has said
that at least 50 per cent of my endeavour is
going to be in the jazz field, so what a coup
for Margate Town Partnership, organisers of
this event. Expect this to be a sell-out event!
Box Office 01843 296111
Contact: 01843 297350 or
www.margatetownpartnership.org.uk
August 1st-2nd
Margate Soul Carnival
Weekend
The 2008 Soul event was such a success that
an extra day has been added for 2009. Two
full days of foot stomping, hip swinging,
buzzing days of top quality Motown, soul
and reggae, sponsored by Margate Charter
Trustees. A full programme of excellent
bands will kick off at 2pm and go on till late,
on Margate Piazza.
Contact: Mayors office on 01843 221704
or visit www.margatecarnival.org
July 31st 2nd August
Viking weekend, Ramsgate
Lock up your women the Vikings are
back in town! Well, for three days at least.
60 years ago, the Viking ship Hugin
arrived in Thanet, and to mark this
anniversary, The Vikings of Middle
England are staging a three-day event with
a village encampment at Ramsgates
Government Acre. Family activities will
include re-enactments of village life, with
demonstrations and workshops of cookery,
tool making and Viking craft. The events
start around 9.00am each day and close
around 6pm. Contact: 07877 497711.
7th-14th August
Folk Week almost needs no introduction. A
jam-packed week of over 70 different events
each day, including workshops, childrens
events, pub gigs, Bandstand shows, dances
and sessions. Learn the steps of Old Time,
African, English Clog, Morris, or Appalachian
Clog. For the less energetic, choose one of
the music workshops; this years include
concertinas, ukuleles, fiddles, banjos, guitars,
Northumbrian pipes, Hurdy Gurdy, African
percussion and even jug band instruments.
Full programme details:
www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk or call
01843 604080.
Wednesday 19th August
10am-10pm
Get your bucket and spades ready for this
great family event. Take part in traditional
seaside competitions: fancy dress, knobbly
knees, cutest baby, best sand castle and
much, much, more. Victoria Gardens will
be home to the family funfair, stalls and
games. Finish the day listening to live
music, then ooh! and aah! at the
massive firework display over Viking Bay.
This is what summer is all about!
Contact: www.ssleisureevents.co.uk or
01227 700894.
Pictures by Jo Scott
VOCAL BABIES
Puppets, songs and
instruments for 3-18 months.
Pie Factory Music, 67a
Chapel Road, Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 596777
www.piefactorymusic.com
1.15-2.15pm.
Booking required.
THE 9663
Urban Music workshop based
around Djing, Mcing, live
drums and music technology.
Ages 11-18 years.
Ramsgate Youth Centre,
High Street, St Lawrence,
Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 596777
7.15-9.15pm.
VOCAL EXPRESSIONS
SENIORS
A fun filled weekly vocal
workshop for 11-18 year olds
experimenting with various
singing styles and forms of
music.
Tel: 01843 596777
5.30-7pm.
THE 9663 STUDIO
SESSIONS
Free studio sessions available
to book via attendance to The
9663 workshops on Tuesday.
11-18 years.
Tel: 01843 596777
7.30-9.30pm.
KEYBOARDS AND
STEEL DRUMS
Run by Kent Music School,
these workshops are more
lesson based around
traditional instruments. Most
Wednesdays term time only.
Charles Dickens School,
Broadstairs Road,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 596777
4.30-7.30pm.
EARLY YEARS
Puppets, songs and
instruments for 2-5 years.
Tel: 01843 596777
1.15-2.15pm.
ROCK SCHOOL
Free instrument tuition on the
second and last Saturday of
every month including guitar,
bass, vocals and song
writing. Workshops open for
11-18 years old.
Ramsgate Youth Centre,
High Street, St Lawrence,
Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 596777
9.30am-12pm and 1-4pm.
Booking required.
VOCAL EXPRESSIONS
JUNIORS
music.
Tel: 01843 596777
10.30-11.45am.
VOCAL EXPRESSIONS
MINIS
music.
Tel: 01843 596777
12-1pm.
THE BROADSTAIRS
HISTORY WALKS
Explore the history of
Broadstairs and uncover
some little know facts.
Meet at Dickens House,
Tel: 01843 871133
2pm.
BROADSTAIRS
MARKET
Broadstairs market offers a
wide selection of goods from
fresh food, plants and crafts
from all over Thanet.
Harbour Arm, Broadstairs
Tel: 07824 301748
10am-3pm.
PENGUIN TOURS
Watch out for Penelope and
Percy Penguin, researchers
who have landed in East Kent
explore what life is like.
Margate, Broadstairs and
Ramsgate
Tel: 07890 112574
Email: scandalmongers
@live.co.uk
4 and Concession 2.
Wednesday 3
MARGATE CEMETERY
TOURS
General cemetery grave tours
around the site.
Margate Cemetery,
Manston Road, Margate
Tel: 07982 829664
7pm. Free with donations
welcome.
JUNE
JUNE, JULY AND
AUGUST
EVERY SUNDAY
EVERY SATURDAY
2ND AND LAST
SATURDAY OF
EVERY MONTH
EVERY WEDNESDAY
EVERY TUESDAY
EVERY MONDAY
Friday 5
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Taking in the locations and
hearing the tales of the
heaviest bombed seaside
town in the country.
Meet at Ramsgate Library,
Guildford Lawn, Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 599755
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
2.30-4.30pm. Free with
donations welcome.
Friday 5
Monday 8
GRANGE OPEN DAYS
Grade II listed building once
home to the designer
Augustus Pugin.
The Grange, Ramsgate
Tel: 01628 825925
Friday to Sunday 10am-4pm,
Monday 10am-1pm.
Saturday 6
ST PETERS WW1
GRAVES TOUR
Visit the graves and
remember those who died
during or as a result of the
1914-18 World War.
St Peters Churchyard,
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 868646
10am. Free with donations
welcome.
Saturday 6
Sunday 7
OPEN GARDENS
Approximately 12 village
gardens open with stalls
selling plants, preserves,
photo and flower exhibitions.
St Nicholas-at-Wade
Tel: 01843 847210
11am-5pm. 2.50.
TALL TALE TOURS
Scandalmongers present
unusual guided walking tours
of Ramsgate to capture the
imagination of all ages,
young and old.
Meet outside Belgian Caf,
Harbour Parade, Ramsgate
Tel: 07890 112574
Email: scandalmongers
@live.co.uk
2pm.
Sunday 7
THE GREAT BUCKET
AND SPADE RUN
Annual run of historical
vehicles from Faversham to
Ramsgate.
Government Acre, Ramsgate
Tel: 01304 614412
Arriving from 10.30am.
Wednesday 10
MARGATE CEMETERY
TOURS
Tour around the war graves
of Margate Cemetery.
Refreshments available.
Margate Cemetery, Manston
Road, Margate CT9 4LY
Tel: 07982 829664
12noon. Free with donations
welcome.
Friday 12
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599755
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
SUNSET CYCLE!
Gentle evening coastal cycle
into the setting sun from
Margate Main Sands to
Minnis Bay and back.
Droit House, Margate
Harbour
Tel: 01843 577672
www.thanetcoast.org.uk
6.30-9pm.
Saturday 13
ST PETERS WW2
GRAVES TOUR
Our WW2 graves tour
remembers those who died
1939-1945 World War.
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 868646
welcome.
SUSHI NIGHT
Come and make home made
sushi, using simple ingredients.
It is fun and yummy!
Qing, 7 Market Place,
Margate CT9 1EN
Tel: 01843 299055
Email: a.nixey@qingart.co.uk
www.qingart.co.uk
6.30-8.30pm. 7.
Sunday 14
RAFT RACE
Annual raft race from the
Nayland area of Margate
beach to the harbour.
Margate
Tel: 01843 293733
Email: margatecarnivalgroup
@btinternet.com
2.30pm.
Monday 15
DUTCH GABLES IN
EAST KENT
Isle of Thanet Archaeological
Society talk by Gordon Taylor.
Crampton Tower Museum,
Tel: 07906 360725
www.iotas.org.uk
7.15pm for 7.45pm.
Non-members 1.
Tuesday 16
MARGATE
HORTICULTURAL
ASSOCIATION
The Work of Send a Cow by
Sue Elliott.
Holy Trinity Church Hall,
Cliftonville
Tel: 01843 221052
7.30pm. 50p members,
1 visitors.
Wednesday 17
MARGATE CEMETERY
TOURS
around the site.
Margate Cemetery,
Tel: 07982 829664
welcome.
Friday 19
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
Saturday 20
ST PETERS
CHURCHYARD TOUR
Tour around the attractive
and pleasant churchyard of
St Peters, one of the largest
in the country.
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 868646
welcome.
Saturday 20
Sunday 21
MARGATES BIG
EVENT
Kents leading land based
festival and air display
weekend.
Palm Bay, Margate
Tel: 0870 264 6111
Saturday 20
Wednesday 24
BROADSTAIRS
DICKENS FESTIVAL
Popular festival back for
another year celebrating the life
and times of Charles Dickens.
Various venues, Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 861827
Wednesday 24
MARGATE CEMETERY
TOURS
Tel: 07982 829664
welcome.
Thursday 25
THE SMUGGLERS
TRAIL
Discuss local history and
interesting facts about the
area. Strong shoes a must.
Meet at Albion Car Park,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 871133
7pm. Free.
Friday 26
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
Friday 26
Saturday 27
MAH JONG
Mah Jong beginners or experts
are welcome and please bring
your set if you have one. Soft
drinks and snacks are sold on
the night and there is a charge
for corkage.
Margate CT9 1EN
Tel: 01843 299055
www.qingart.co.uk
7pm. 3.
MARGATE OLD TOWN
SUMMER MARKET
ANTIQUES
Margates Old Town Action
Group are pleased to be
hosting some themed markets
this summer Antiques.
Market Place, Old Town,
Margate
Tel: 01843 297350
11am-4pm.
Saturday 27
SEAL TRIP
Join the superb open yacht
Wildlife on an excursion to
view the local seals.
Meet at Minnis Bay,
Birchington
Tel: 01843 577672
8am-1pm. 22.50.
Saturday 27
Sunday 28
MARGATE MASTERS
VOLLEYBALL
TOURNAMENT
Now in its 3rd year, come and
watch world-class players on
Margate beach, with local
standard competition.
Margate Main Sands,
Margate
Tel: 01843 577367
www.thanet.gov.uk/sport
9am-5pm.
Sunday 28
SEAL TRIP
Meet at Minnis Bay,
Birchington
Tel: 01843 577672
9am-2pm. 22.50.
events
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TURNER AND
DICKENS WALK
Opening of the new walk
linking Turners Margate with
Dickens Broadstairs.
Margate and Broadstairs
Tel: 0870 264 6111
www.turneranddickens.co.uk
CLIFTONVILLE
FARMERS MARKET
The Award winning Farmers
Market voted Best In Kent
2006,2007& 2008.
Oval Lawns, Eastern
Esplanade Cliftonville,
Margate
Tel: 01843 226033
Email: k.chadband
@btinternet.com
10-1pm.
Monday 29
BALMORAL SAILING
TRIP
Sail through Tower Bridge in
London, returning by coach.
Ramsgate Harbour,
Ramsgate
Tel: 0845 130 4647
www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk
2-9pm. Adults 39.95,
Senior 38.95, Child 19.98.
Wednesday 1
MARGATE CEMETERY
TOURS
around the site.
Margate Cemetery,
Tel: 07982 829664
welcome.
ST PETERS WW1
GRAVES TOUR
1914-18 World War.
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 868646
welcome.
Friday 3
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
Saturday 4
BALMORAL SAILING
TRIP
Stem through Tower Bridge in
London and return by coach.
Margate Harbour, Margate
Tel: 0845 130 4647
www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk
9.15am-7.30pm. Adults
39.95, Senior 38.95,
Child 19.95.
Saturday 4
Sunday 5
RAMSGATE ROCKS
Harbour party weekend for all
ages. Live bands, funfair,
food/drink village, continental
market and much more.
Ramsgate Royal Harbour
Tel: 07939 272810
Email: katie
@urbanerrands.co.uk
Saturday 9am-11pm and
Sunday 9am-6pm. Free.
VINTAGE
MOTORCYCLE RALLY
Sarre Windmill, Birchington
Tel: 01843 847573
Sunday 5
SEA SUNDAY
Celebration to honour the
seafarers.
Viking Bay, Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 861253
Tuesday 7
RAMSGATE
COSTUMED WALK
Harbour Walk Ramsgate is
proud to boast the only Royal
Harbour in the British Isles.
Learn about the 19th and
20th centuries.
Meet at Pier Yard, Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 580832
welcome.
Wednesday 8
ST PETERS WW2
GRAVES TOUR
Our WW2 graves tour
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 868646
welcome.
MARGATE CEMETERY
TOURS
Tel: 07982 829664
welcome.
Friday 10
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
JULY
Saturday 11
SUSHI NIGHT
Come and make home made
sushi, using simple ingredients.
It is fun and yummy!
Margate CT9 1EN
Tel: 01843 299055
www.qingart.co.uk
6.30-8.30pm. 7.
Saturday 11
Sunday 12
QUEXPO
Family fun weekend with
steam rally, classic cars, fun
fair, beer tent and live music.
Quex Park Estate,
Birchington
Tel: 01843 220492
www.ssleisureevents.co.uk
10am-6pm. Adults 7, OAP 5.
Sunday 12
SUMMER FAYRE
Friends of Ramsgate Library.
Vale Square Gardens,
Ramsgate
www.forl.org.uk
11am-4pm.
Tuesday 14
RAMSGATE
COSTUMED WALK
Town Centre guides will
greet you and take you
through the centre of the town
looking at buildings from
Regency to the 20th century.
Meet at Halifax Bank,
Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 580832
welcome.
Wednesday 15
MARGATE CEMETERY
TOURS
around the site.
Margate Cemetery,
Tel: 07982 829664
welcome.
ST PETERS
CHURCHYARD TOUR
in the country.
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 868646
welcome.
Friday 17
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
Saturday 18
THANET PRIDE
Starting with a parade from the
Winter Gardens with the main
music stage on the seafront.
Margate Seafront.
Tel: 01843 227959
www.thanetpride.co.uk
11.30am-7pm.
MINSTER FLOWER
SHOW
123rd year of the show with
music, competitions, races,
funfair, maypole and more.
Minster Recreation Ground,
Minster
Tel: 01843 825210
Gates open at 1pm. 3.
Monday 20
TALK
Society talk by Tim Allen.
Crampton Tower Museum,
7.15pm for 7.45pm.
Tuesday 21
MARGATE
HORTICULTURAL
ASSOCIATION
South Africa Eastern and
Western Cape by Don Wilks.
Cliftonville
Tel: 01843 221052
1 visitors.
JOSS BAY SUMMER
CAMP
Sessions include general
fitness, water safety and
environmental education,
lifeguard training and surfing.
Joss Bay Surf School,
Broadstairs
Tel: 07812 991195
Email: info@jossbay.co.uk
www.jossbay.co.uk
10am-12noon. 15.
RAMSGATE
COSTUMED WALK
Westcliff Walk looking at
Ramsgates architecture
including The Grange and St
Augustines Church. You may
meet personalities on your
way round!
Meet at West Cliff Lift,
Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 580832
welcome.
Wednesday 22
MARGATE CEMETERY
TOURS
Tel: 07982 829664
welcome.
Friday 24
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
JOSS BAY SUMMER
CAMP
Broadstairs
Tel: 07812 991195
www.jossbay.co.uk
10am-12noon. 15.
Friday 24
Saturday 25
MAH JONG
for corkage.
Margate CT9 1EN
Tel: 01843 299055
www.qingart.co.uk
7pm. 3.
events
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Friday 24
Saturday 25
MARGATE OLD TOWN
SUMMER MARKET
ARTS AND CRAFTS
this summer Arts and Crafts.
Margate
Tel: 01843 297350
11am-4pm.
Friday 24
Sunday 26
SOUND ISLAND
MUSIC FESTIVAL
Returning to Quex Park in
2009, a intimate music festival
featuring world class acts.
Quex Park Estate,
Birchington
www.quexpark.co.uk
BIG SKY JAZZ
FESTIVAL
Returning for another year
with top class jazz performers.
Various Venues, Margate
Tel: 01843 229735
Saturday 25
Sunday 26
IN SEARCH OF OUR
ROMAN PAST
Details not available at time
of press.
Hartsdown Park, Margate
Sunday 26
CLIFTONVILLE
FARMERS MARKET
2006,2007& 2008.
Oval Lawns, Eastern
Margate
Tel: 01843 226033
Email: k.chadband
@btinternet.com
10-1pm.
SEAL TRIP
Meet at Minnis Bay,
Birchington
Tel: 01843 577672
7.45am-12.45pm. 22.50.
JULY
Monday 27
SEASHORE SAFARI
Join the hunt for Thanets
intriguing sealife with,
experts on hand to help
identify your finds!.
Meet at Pavs Caf,
St Mildreds Bay,
Westgate-on-Sea
Tel: 01843 577672
10.30am. Free but booking
essential.
SEAL TRIP
Meet at Minnis Bay,
Birchington
Tel: 01843 577672
8.30am-1.30pm. 22.50.
Tuesday 28
JOSS BAY SUMMER
CAMP
Broadstairs
Tel: 07812 991195
www.jossbay.co.uk
10am-12noon. 15.
RAMSGATE
COSTUMED WALK
Eastcliff Walk pass many
splendid Regency and
Victorian buildings, where you
may meet Princess Victoria
and others.
Meet at Albion Gardens,
Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 580832
welcome.
SEASHORE SAFARI
identify your finds!
Meet by the Sea Garden,
Ramsgates East Cliff,
Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 577672
essential.
SEAL TRIP
Meet at Minnis Bay,
Birchington
Tel: 01843 577672
9.15am-2.15pm. 22.50.
Wednesday 29
SEAL TRIP
Meet at Minnis Bay,
Birchington
Tel: 01843 577672
10am-3pm. 22.50.
SURF TASTER
LESSONS
8-18 year old can try their
hand at surfing.
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 577672
2-4pm.
MARGATE CEMETERY
TOURS
around the site.
Margate Cemetery,
Tel: 07982 829664
welcome.
SEASHORE SAFARI
Meet at bottom of slope to
beach, Joss Bay, Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 577672
essential.
Thursday 30
THE SMUGGLERS
TRAIL
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 871133
7pm. Free.
PUBLIC TALK
Society.
Canterbury Christ Church
University, Thanet Campus,
Broadstairs
Tel: 07906 360725
www.iotas.org.uk
7.15pm for 7.45pm. Public 4.
SEASHORE SAFARI
identify your finds!.
Meet by the Tidal Pool,
Minnis Bay, Birchington
Tel: 01843 577672
1pm. Free but booking
essential.
Friday 31
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
JOSS BAY SUMMER
CAMP
Broadstairs
Tel: 07812 991195
www.jossbay.co.uk
10am-12noon. 15.
EDGE OF THE WORLD
CYCLE TOUR
Gentle cycle viewing the chalk
coastline around Kingsgate and
North Foreland to Broadstairs
Viking Bay and back.
Tel: 01843 577672
10am-2pm.
Friday 31
Sunday 2 August
VIKING
EXTRAVAGANZA
Together Ramsgate and
Frederickfsund provide 3 days
of fun and entertainment for
all the family.
Government Acre, Ramsgate
Tel: 07877 497711
Email: bygonedaysramsgate
@gmail.com
www.steppingbackintime.co.uk
9.30am-5pm. Free.
Saturday 1
ST PETERS WW1
GRAVES TOUR
1914-18 World War.
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 868646
welcome.
Saturday 1
Sunday 2
MARGATE CARNIVAL
SOUL WEEKEND
Music, colour, costume,
floats. One of the best
carnivals in the South East of
England. Procession on the
Sunday at 3pm.
Various Venues, Margate
Tel: 01843 293733
Email: margatecarnivalgroup
@btinternet.com
www.margatecarnival.co.uk
Sunday 2
Monday 31
QUEXPLORER
AUGUST
ADVENTURES
Events for school children
Mondays to Thursdays during
school holidays storytelling,
archaeology, art and crafts.
Powell-Cotton Museum,
Tel: 01843 842168
Email: enquiries
@quexmuseum.org
1-2pm and 2.30-3.30pm.
7 per annum and then
2 per session.
Tuesday 4
SEASHORE SAFARI
Meet by the West Bay Caf,
Westgate-on-Sea
Tel: 01843 577672
5.30pm. Free but booking
essential.
JOSS BAY SUMMER
CAMP
Broadstairs
Tel: 07812 991195
www.jossbay.co.uk
2-4pm. 15.
RAMSGATE
COSTUMED WALK
Harbour Walk Ramsgate is
proud to boast the only Royal
Harbour in the British Isles.
Learn about the 19th and
20th centuries.
Meet at Pier Yard, Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 580832
2.30pm. Free with donations
welcome.
BEACH BLAST
Fun afternoon with sport, art,
cheerleading, rock pooling
and more.
West Bay, Westgate-on-Sea
Tel: 01843 577409
www.thanetcaost.org.uk
4-8pm.
Wednesday 5
MARGATE CEMETERY
TOURS
Tel: 07982 829664
welcome.
SURF TASTER
LESSONS
hand at surfing.
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 577672
2-4pm.
Friday 7
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
JOSS BAY SUMMER
CAMP
Broadstairs
Tel: 07812 991195
www.jossbay.co.uk
10am-12noon. 15.
AUGUST
7
th
- 14
th
August 2009
Season Ticket Sales
from January 2009
www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk
Private Investigators
Based in Broadstairs, the Investigators at
Beadons have a wide range of experience in
all forms of local and worldwide investigation.
Surveillance, tracing missing persons, process
serving, fraudulent injury claims and much more.
For more information,
call now on 01843 579153
or email info@beadons.com
www.beadons.com
The Principal is an
Associate Member of the ABI
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Friday 7
Friday 14
BROADSTAIRS FOLK
WEEK
The best gig in town with over
150 acts in this week long
festival of over 500 events.
Various Venues, Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 604080
Email: info
@broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk
www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk
Saturday 8
ST PETERS WW2
GRAVES TOUR
Our WW2 graves tour
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 868646
welcome.
ST LAURENCE FAIR
St Laurence Church, High
Street, Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 592478
2-5pm. Free.
Monday 10
Saturday 15
RAMSGATE WEEK
Royal Temple Yacht Club hold
their annual week of racing
with over 100 boats.
Ramsgate Harbour and
Marina
Tel: 01843 591766
www.ramsgateweek.com
Tuesday 11
JOSS BAY SUMMER
CAMP
Broadstairs
Tel: 07812 991195
www.jossbay.co.uk
10am-12noon. 15.
RAMSGATE
COSTUMED WALK
Town Centre guides will
greet you and take you
through the centre of the town
looking at buildings from
Regency to the 20th century.
Meet at Halifax Bank,
Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 580832
welcome.
SEASHORE SAFARI
Meet by the small tidal
pool, Western Undercliff
Ramsgate, Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 577672
9am. Free but booking
essential.
BEACH BLAST
and more.
Joss Bay, Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 577409
4-8pm.
Wednesday 12
SURF TASTER
LESSONS
hand at surfing.
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 577672
2-4pm.
MARGATE CEMETERY
TOURS
around the site.
Margate Cemetery,
Tel: 07982 829664
welcome.
SEASHORE SAFARI
Meet at the bottom of
stairs down to beach,
Stone Bay, Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 577672
essential.
Wednesday 12
Sunday 23
LARK IN THE PARK
Week of fun and games for all
ages with a varied of events,
stands and attractions.
Government Acre, Royal
Esplanade, Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 226232
Email: info
@globalgeneration.co.uk
www.larkinthepark.com
Thursday 13
SEASHORE SAFARI
Meet by the beach kiosk
near the chalk stack,
Botany Bay, Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 577672
essential.
Friday 14
JOSS BAY SUMMER
CAMP
Broadstairs
Tel: 07812 991195
www.jossbay.co.uk
10am-12noon. 15.
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
SEASHORE SAFARI
Meet next to tidal pool,
Walpole Bay, Margate
Tel: 01843 577672
essential.
Saturday 15
ST PETERS
CHURCHYARD TOUR
in the country.
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 868646
welcome.
Sunday 16
SEAWEED AND THEIR
SECRETS
Everything that you would
like to know about seaweeds,
you can ask Ian Tittley,
seaweed expert from the
Natural History Museum.
Meet at the chalk stack,
Botany Bay, Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 577672
2-4pm.
Tuesday 18
MARGATE
HORTICULTURAL
ASSOCIATION
Port and Stilton Presentation
by Mr March.
Cliftonville
Tel: 01843 221052
1 visitors, 4.50 for tasting.
RAMSGATE
COSTUMED WALK
Westcliff Walk looking at
Ramsgates architecture
including The Grange and
St Augustines Church. You
may meet personalities on
your way round!
Meet at West Cliff Lift,
Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 580832
welcome.
FUN FAIR OPEN
Chance to visit the fun fair in
place for the Broadstairs
Water Gala.
Victoria Gardens, Broadstairs
Tel: 01227 700894
Email: sl.amusements
@tiscali.co.uk
6-10.30pm. Free.
JOSS BAY SUMMER
CAMP
Broadstairs
Tel: 07812 991195
www.jossbay.co.uk
10am-12noon. 15.
SEASHORE SAFARI
Meet at the Nayland
Shelter, Margate
Tel: 01843 577672
4.30pm. Free but booking
essential.
BEACH BLAST
and more.
Margate Main Sands,
Margate
Tel: 01843 577409
4-8pm.
Wednesday 19
MARGATE CEMETERY
TOURS
Tel: 07982 829664
welcome.
BROADSTAIRS WATER
GALA DAY
Traditional family day out at the
seaside with entertainment,
stalls, competitions, music
and fireworks.
Viking Bay and Victoria
Gardens, Broadstairs
Tel: 01227 700894
@tiscali.co.uk
9.30am-10.30pm. Free.
SURF TASTER
LESSONS
hand at surfing.
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 577672
2-4pm.
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
JOSS BAY SUMMER
CAMP
Broadstairs
Tel: 07812 991195
www.jossbay.co.uk
10am-12noon. 15.
Harbour Street, Broadstairs CT10 1ET
Tel: 01843 865726
www.thepalacecinema.co.uk
Formerly the Windsor
Reasonable Ticket & Refreshment Prices.
Cinema as it should be.
The Unique Broadstairs Cinema.
See the latest releases, in comfort.
Air conditioned & Dolby Stereo
Sound.
Seats can be booked in advance
111 Seats - Balcony & Stalls
Also Theatre Organ Concerts during the
Summer- Featuring Colin Jay
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Dancing in the moonlight
M
usic, dance, food, and laughter will
fill the bandstand on Ramsgates
Eastcliff this season. Previously
managed by the Eastcliff Residents
Association, the running of the bandstand
has been taken over by The Bandstand
Group. The group, chaired by Ralph Hoult,
who is the general manager of the nearby
Granville Theatre, is made up of enthusiastic
young volunteers, keen to bring some fun
and magic back to Ramsgate.
The programme for this summer, is a
diverse mix of live music, ranging from
traditional big band sounds to pop music
over the last four decades, and interactive
events, such as Strictly Bandstand, where
the audience can learn extreme tango and
ballroom moves from Ian Sharp and
Victoria Lawrence, runners-up in the
European championships, a dog show,
Fantasy Island, at which the bandstand will
be transformed into an island, complete
with pirates, and Dancing in the Moonlight
on the last full moon of the year, a return to
bygone days, when people danced by the
light of the moon on the bandstands
beautiful and unique polished dance floor.
Gary Shepherd, freelance cameraman and
Jim Yarlett, ex-manager of pop groups, are
the organisers of the events and the men
with the know-how to use the state-of-the-
art sound and light equipment that the
bandstand has, in order to create thrilling
clifftop shows.
In addition, Ralph Hoult has managed to
secure enough funding for the purchase of
three marquees, 100 seats, 12 tables,
lighting and heating to create a comfortable,
stylish atmosphere and to ensure that
events are not weather dependent.
The group is full of ideas for future events,
from an ice skating rink to the revival of
the Ramsgate flower show.
Words: Kiki Case
Bandstand on Ramsgates Eastcliff. Picture by David Case
Friday 21
Sunday 23
DIPPERS AND
DUNKERS
Margates new variety and
burlesque festival,
acknowledging the heritage
and best of Margates
seaside traditions, but with a
contemporary twist.
Various venues, Margate
Tel: 01843 577428
Saturday 22
MAZE TORCHLIGHT
NIGHT
Acres of spooky entertainment
for the whole family follow
the maze trail at night! Bring a
torch with good batteries and
a sense of humour!
Quex Park Estate, Birchington
www.quexpark.co.uk
7.30-10.30pm. 1.
Tuesday 25
JOSS BAY SUMMER
CAMP
Broadstairs
Tel: 07812 991195
www.jossbay.co.uk
10am-12noon. 15.
RAMSGATE
COSTUMED WALK
Eastcliff Walk pass many
splendid Regency and Victorian
buildings, where you may meet
Princess Victoria and others.
Meet at Albion Gardens,
Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 580832
welcome.
SEAL TRIP
Meet at Minnis Bay,
Birchington
Tel: 01843 577672
8am-1pm. 22.50.
SEASHORE SAFARI
Meet at the bottom of the
slope, Dumpton Gap,
Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 577672
essential.
Wednesday 26
SEAL TRIP
Meet at Minnis Bay,
Birchington
Tel: 01843 577672
8.30am-1.30pm. 22.50.
SURF TASTER
LESSONS
hand at surfing.
Broadstairs.
Tel: 01843 577672
2-4pm.
SEASHORE SAFARI
Meet at the bottom of the
slope, Louisa Bay,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 577672
essential.
Thursday 27
THE SMUGGLERS
TRAIL
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 871133
7pm. Free.
SEASHORE SAFARI
Meet next to the crabbing
pool, Minnis Bay, Birchington
Tel: 01843 577672
essential.
Friday 28
JOSS BAY SUMMER
CAMP
Broadstairs
AUGUST
Tel: 07812 991195
www.jossbay.co.uk
10am-12noon. 15.
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
SEASHORE SAFARI
Meet next to car park
below Sunken Gardens,
Westbrook Bay, Margate
Tel: 01843 577672
essential.
Friday 28
Saturday 29
MAH JONG
for corkage.
Margate CT9 1EN
Tel: 01843 299055
www.qingart.co.uk
7pm. 3.
MARGATE OLD TOWN
SUMMER MARKET
KENTISH FOOD
this summer Kentish Food.
Margate
Tel: 01843 297350
11am-4pm.
Sunday 30
SUMMER FETE
Organised by Thanet Lions
Club.
Tel: 0845 833 9532
10am-5pm.
CLIFTONVILLE
FARMERS MARKET
2006,2007& 2008.
Oval Lawns, Eastern
Margate
Tel: 01843 226033
Email: k.chadband
@btinternet.com
10-1pm.
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BROADSTAIRS
SUMMER FAIR
Family fun fair, crafts and more.
Tel: 01227 700894
@tiscali.co.uk
10am-10.30pm. Free.
events
COMING UP
THIS SUMMER:
20 June
Strictly Bandstand/Extreme Tango
25 & 26 July
Carnival Cavalcade
31 July & 1 August
Stepping back in time
8 & 9 August
Fantasy Island
15 August
Dog Show
22 August
The Big Band-stand event
29-31 August
Bandstock Festival
19 September
Dancing in the Moonlight
Visit www.ramsgatebandstand.co.uk
for more details, or call Ralph Hoult on
07969 672674.
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sport & leisure
Get active outdoors
WITH SUMMER ON
OUR DOORSTEP,
JO SCOTT
SUGGESTS SOME
OUTDOOR
PURSUITS FOR THE
WHOLE FAMILY.
A
fter the long, cold, wet, winter
months, isnt it wonderful to be able
to get out and about again? Languid,
evening strolls along the cliff-tops between
Ramsgate and Margate, afternoon walks on
old drovers paths through the villages and
further, out to the sea-wall. Somebodys
idea of heaven but is it yours?
Maybe your idea of recreation is somewhat
more energetic, leaving you tired but
glowing. What can Thanet offer in the way
of outdoor fun that wont break the bank?
Answer: loads!
What about a life on the ocean wave?
Established in 1932, Margate Sailing
(www.margateyachtclub.org.uk) has a social
adult membership for a mere 41 per year.
Younger members are encouraged to get
involved too with a very active Cadets
section. If you are a summer visitor, spoil
yourself with a temporary membership, 23
per month. Racing is scheduled between
April and November at the weekends and
their licensed bar offers a sheltered haven in
which to drop anchor and to share those if
only the wind hadnt dropped tales.
Over in Broadstairs, a whole years
membership is 85, but applied at a
reducing scale through the season, with
junior membership starting at 37. The club
seems to have as much fun on land as it does
on water, with a lively social scene of informal
themed suppers, quizzes, and entertainment
evenings. Contact through the website:
www.broadstairssailingclub.com
Stepping back on to dry land, the
exhilaration is provided with a quite different
form of power. Horse-power. Mechanically,
1hp is hardly worth a mention, but translate
that to the four-legged form and, suddenly,
were into the excitement zone. Thanet has
some great equestrian centres offering a
gentle start on reliable ponies and horses for
the absolute novice, or some fun, coastal,
hacking for those, who know one end of the
horse from the other.
Queensdown Stables, in Birchington, is
open seven days a week, and offers safe
riding for everyone, adult and children
alike. Novice riders can book an evaluation
followed by a thirty-minute lessons
(19.00). For the same price, experienced
riders can join a group and ride out for one
hour. Our hacking routes are mostly off
road, through beautiful countryside close
to the beach. There is no better way to see
the garden of England than on horseback.
Contact Jo Kirk, 01843 825352 or visit
www.queensdownequestriancentre.co.uk
Picture by Jo Scott
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offer hacking, and lessons for individuals or groups,
adults and children. In addition to the usual
riding, Laureen Evans , the centres owner, says,
Whole day pony days are available for children,
when they can have their own pony to ride and
learn how to look after. For more information
about lessons and hacking, call 01843 823622, or
visit www.manstonridingcentre.co.uk
Should you prefer to feel a little more in control of
your beast, then cycling may be the answer. Kent
has approximately 490 kilometres of cycle
network, made up of national, regional,
recreational and urban cycle networks, so why not
investigate groups such as Thanet Road Club?
With a membership of over 70 riders, Thanet
Road Club is involved in all aspects of the sport,
including time trials, road and circuit racing,
audax and social riding, and it prides itself on
being able to offer something for everyone, no
matter how far or fast they can ride.
There is a Go-Ride scheme for 8-13 year-olds,
held at the Marlow Academy, Ramsgate, on
Saturdays, from 2.30-4pm at a cost of 1.50 per
session. The scheme, which is run by trained
coach, Colin Robinson, and assisted by Thanet RC
club members, is aimed at improving skill levels,
with an emphasis on simplicity. Instruction is
given on all the basic cycling techniques with the
goal of helping riders to become confident with
their bikes. Subscriptions: Juniors (over 16 and
under 18) 10.00; Juveniles (under 16) 6.00.
For more information, visit www.thanetrc.org.uk
or email ttsec.thanetrc@btinternet.com
For the more independent cyclist, Explore Kent is
the ultimate guide to walking, riding and cycling
in Kent. With ideas for great days out, free walks
and rides, information about parks and open
spaces and events listings, there is something for
everyone. There is also an on-line interactive map
that is very easy to use. You can search for all the
promoted rides in Kent with accompanying maps
and guidebooks, and even print out the maps to
take with you on your journey. More details can
be found on www.kent.gov.uk/explorekent
Feeling exhausted just reading this? Then lets
slow the pace down and take a more leisurely
stroll around the golf course. Were not talking
eighteen holes here, but a gentle twelve, with
manageable bunkers. Lillyputt Mini-Golf, recent
winners of a Pride in Thanet award, on Victoria
Parade, Broadstairs offers a softer approach to
outdoor leisure for all the family.
Putt your way around obstacles such as the Blind
Hill, Windmill, Obelisk and Watermill. Oh, and
watch out for Jaws lurking around the sixth hole!
Golf clubs are available for the tiniest of players
through to the bigger adults. And the major plus?
The course comes complete with its own tea
gardens, serving lunches and cream teas. Should
the summer turn out to be an absolute scorcher,
there is a canopied area offering loads of shade.
Details: www.lillyputt.co.uk 01843 861500
Adults: 3.00. Children up to 12 years: 2.00
Opening hours: 10.00am till late, seven
days a week, throughout the season.
Disabled Access in Oscar Road.
Other pitches available:
Strokes, Westbrook Promenade,
Westbrook 01843 294970.
Margate Crazy Golf, Ethelbert Crescent,
Margate 07970 356 534.
Picture by Marie Muscat-King
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The Thanet Coast Project works
with local people to look after and
promote this unique coastline and the marine and bird life
associated with the sandy beaches, rocky shores, chalk cliffs
and sea caves. There's something for everyone with our
coastal events and activities, and with so much to explore,
there is never time to get bored!
sport & leisure
Beach
Therapy
its a shore
thing.
IF YOURE LUCKY
ENOUGH TO BE AT
THE BEACHTHEN
YOURE LUCKY
ENOUGH!
I
found this thing on the beach today. I
havent a clue what it is except that
its man-made and harmless but in a
way it doesnt matter. It doesnt matter
because my walk along the beach isnt
about looking for answers; the objects I
find usually pose even more questions. Its
more about the adventure of the discovery
and the history attached to each object.
Everything found on the beach is a treasure
that tells a story and the thrill comes from
finding ways to understand and interpret it.
The beaches and bays of Thanet are home
to many such stories, thanks to its unique
coastal position and rich maritime history.
The popular idea of beachcombing is
looking for pretty shells or the odd piece of
coloured sea glass, but, in fact,
beachcombing is a fascinating art that
appeals to the primitive hunter-gatherer in
many of us and its charm is that you never
know what you might find. Twice a day the
tide washes up all manner of intriguing
clues to life beyond the shoreline. Finding
an unfamiliar or highly-prized object cast up
by the waves is as exhilarating as bagging
the greatest bargain at the sales, in fact more
so. Millennia-old fossils and Neolithic flint
tools, fragments of WW2 planes and shards
of Delft pottery from galleons sunk
centuries ago, a single flip-flop or a piece of
coloured rope, all give full reign to the
creative imagination and illustrate the
enormous wealth of human history to be
found around our coast and under the sea.
Many artists and artisans have taken great
inspiration from their beach finds,
including local artist Ruth Cutler, whose
work is influenced by a deep passion for
the East Kent and Thanet coastline. Ruth
has incorporated found objects collected
along the local beaches, including pipe
stems, bottles, china, terracotta, metals,
wood, fossils and other seashore debris
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Treat yourself at
BRUNOS
HAIR VOGUE
one of the most experienced
hairdressers in Thanet
Excellent work for people
who recognise and require
true professionalism!
BRUNOS HAIR VOGUE
15 Harbour St, Ramsgate CT11 8HA
01843 850565
Further details from:
Visitor Information Services on 0870 264 6111
Email: tourism@thanet.gov.uk www.visitthanet.co.uk
One of the
most attractive leisure
cycle routes in Kent. 43.5km (27 miles)
of family-friendly cycling or six shorter themed routes.
www.vikingcoastaltrail.co.uk
Visitor Information
Local Information
Margate
Broadstairs
Ramsgate
Whats On, What To Do, Where To Go!
Margate 12-13 The Parade, Margate CT9 1EY
Broadstairs Dickens House Museum, 2 Victoria Parade CT10 1QS
Ramsgate 17 Albert Court, York Street CT11 9DN
Accommodation Bookings
Quality Graded Accommodation Bookings!
Tickets and Bookings
Ferries, Theatres, Coach Day Trips, Boat Trips!
Internet Access, Gifts & Maps
At Margate and Ramsgate Information Centres
0870 264 6111
www.visitthanet.co.uk
e-mail: visitorinformation@thanet.gov.uk
Tues - Sat, 10am - 5pm
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into her creative processes to produce
stunning mixed media works. Further
afield, other artists have also transformed
their beach finds into highly desirable,
exclusive items sold in prestigious
international outlets, such as fruit bowls
fashioned from plastic buoys, candlesticks
made from bits of snorkel or plastic bungs
and clocks made from bits of driftwood
and ships copper tanks.
Of course there is much more to
beachcombing than just flotsam and jetsam.
Its also about nature and our need to explore
our relationship with the natural world and
our environment. Our shores bustle with all
kinds of minuscule marine life going about its
business, which the keen beachcomber can
take time out to observe and reflect upon.
Whelks and winkles, mussels and molluscs,
shrimps and starfish are just a few of the small
beach beings, whose daily life can be a source
of wonder and delight.
Whatever lure the beach holds for you, its
important to remember that it is a living
entity and should be treated, accordingly,
with respect. Try to leave everything as you
find it, leave organisms in their natural
habitat, and be gentle if you handle them.
Tread carefully on the rocky shore in
sensible footwear, of course to avoid
damage to rocks and minimise impact on
coastal wildlife. Take your rubbish home and
report any potential hazards. Remember that
it can be illegal to remove certain items from
the beach and, finally, dont forget to keep an
eye on the incoming tide.
May you always have a shell in your
pocket and sand in your shoes.
For more information on beachcombing
dos and donts, visit Thanet Coast Project
Words: Deni Jirotka
Pegwell Bay 2004: A salvage collage by Ruth Cutler, made
from found objects she collected along the beach - concrete
posts and rocks from the WW2, metal building reinforcments,
bricks, plastic piping and tubes, coloured rubber gloves,
tyres, rope, plastics, netting and nautical debris.
sport & leisure
AMBASSADORS
SPEAKERS CLUB OF
MARGATE
Help improve your public
speaking in a friendly,
supportive and fun
environment.
Ye Old Charles Inn,
Northdown Road, Margate
Tel: 01843 579172
Email: johnlane
@inevitablygreen.co.uk
www.ambassadorstoast
masters.co.uk
THE BROADSTAIRS
HISTORY WALKS
Walk lasts about 1hr 45
minutes, exploring the history
of Broadstairs.
Meet by Dickens House,
Tel: 01843 871133
2pm.
Thursday 4
ST PETERS VILLAGE
TOUR
Experience an historic
journey through the ages
where the past is brought to
life by costumed characters.
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 07546 514948
9.45am. Free with donations
welcome.
Friday 5
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599755
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
Saturday 6
ST PETERS WW1
GRAVES TOUR
1914-18 World War.
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 868646
welcome.
WALKERS FRIEND
11 mile walk over 4.5 hours
with lunch stop.
Meet at Kings Head, Sarre
Tel: 07801 508958
10.30am.
Sunday 7
ROCKY SHORE
DISCOVERY TOUR
Meander across the
rockpools with marine
ecologist Ian Humpheryes,
looking for our shore life..
Meet at bottom of slope,
Dumpton Gap, Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 577672
6.30-8pm. Free but booking
essential.
Thursday 11
WALKERS FRIEND
7 mile walk around Reculver
with lunch stop at Beltinge.
Meet at Reculver Car Park
Tel: 01843 846427
Email: colinwbridge
@yahoo.co.uk
10.30am.
ST PETERS VILLAGE
TOUR
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 07546 514948
welcome.
Friday 12
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599755
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
SUNSET CYCLE
Gentle evening coastal cycle
in to the setting sun from
Margate Main Sands to
Minnis Bay and back.
Harbour
Tel: 01843 577672
6.30-9pm.
Thursday 18
ST PETERS VILLAGE
TOUR
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 07546 514948
welcome.
Friday 19
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
Saturday 20
ST PETERS
CHURCHYARD TOUR
in the country.
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 868646
welcome.
EVERY SATURDAY
EVERY 1ST AND
3RD THURSDAY
JUNE-AUGUST
T
he new Viking playground, with a large Viking play ship, thought to be the
only one of its kind in England, opened in April on the cliff top green in
Ethelbert Crescent, Cliftonville.
Aimed at children up to the age of 14 years old, the playground has views out to
sea, and features timber equipment, including a giant balancing snake in the grass,
maze, double width slide, hard-carved Viking figure roundabout, sand play area,
Kings throne and basket swing.
The project was funded by 240,000 from the Margate Renewal Partnership and
Safer Stronger Communities Fund, and undertaken by Thanet District Councils
leisure and regeneration services team.
Picture by Marie Muscat-King
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Friday 14
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
Saturday 15
ST PETERS
CHURCHYARD TOUR
in the country.
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 868646
welcome.
WALKERS FRIEND
Figure of 8 walk over 6 miles
2.5 hrs in the morning and 5
mile 2hrs in the afternoon.
Meet at Hugin Viking Ship,
Cliffsend
Tel: 07801 508958
10.30am and 2pm.
Wednesday 19
SURF TASTER
LESSONS
hand at surfing.
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 577672
2-4pm.
Thursday 20
ST PETERS VILLAGE
TOUR
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 07546 514948
welcome.
Friday 21
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
Wednesday 26
SURF TASTER
LESSONS
hand at surfing.
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 577672
2-4pm.
Are you going back to
college or back to work?
Is your child aged between
3 months and 5 years old?
If you need quality
childcare then please come
and view our nursery.
24 Hartsdown Road, Margate, Kent
Tel: 01843 228014
Fully registered
and inspected by
Ofsted. Go to
www.ofsted.gov.uk
to view our most
recent reports.
sport & leisure
Thursday 25
ST PETERS VILLAGE
TOUR
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs.
Tel: 07546 514948
welcome.
Friday 26
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
Sunday 28
ROC DOC WALK
STONE BAY
Learn the language of the
rocks, chalk cliffs, flints &
fossils.
Meet at entrance to
harbour office, Broadstairs
Harbour, Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 577672
11am-1pm. Free but booking
essential.
Wednesday 1
ST PETERS WW1
GRAVES TOUR
1914-18 World War.
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 868646
welcome.
Thursday 2
ST PETERS VILLAGE
TOUR
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs.
Tel: 07546 514948
welcome.
WALKERS FRIEND
10 mile walk around Sarre
with lunch stop at Reculver.
Meet at Kings Head, Sarre
Tel: 01843 846427
Email: colinwbridge
@yahoo.co.uk
10.30am.
Friday 3
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
Thursday 9
ST PETERS VILLAGE
TOUR
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 07546 514948
welcome.
Friday 10
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
Saturday 11
WALKERS FRIEND
11 mile walk over 4.5hrs with
lunch stop.
Meet at Monkton Church
Tel: 07801 508958
10.30am.
Wednesday 15
ST PETERS
CHURCHYARD TOUR
in the country.
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 868646
welcome.
Thursday 16
ST PETERS VILLAGE
TOUR
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 07546 514948
welcome.
Friday 17
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
Thursday 23
ST PETERS VILLAGE
TOUR
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 07546 514948
welcome.
JULY
Friday 24
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
Wednesday 29
SURF TASTER
LESSONS
hand at surfing.
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 577672
2-4pm.
Thursday 30
ROCK DOC WALK
rocks, chalk cliffs, flints and
fossils.
Meet outside Fayreness
Hotel, Marine Drive,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 577672
11am-1pm.
ST PETERS VILLAGE
TOUR
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 07546 514948
welcome.
Friday 31
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
EDGE OF THE WORLD
CYCLE TOUR
Gentle cycle viewing the chalk
coastline around Kingsgate and
North Foreland to Broadstairs
Viking Bay and back.
Tel: 01843 577672
10am-2pm.
Saturday 1
ST PETERS WW1
GRAVES TOUR
1914-18 World War.
Hopeville Avenue
Tel: 01843 868646
welcome.
Wednesday 5
SURF TASTER
LESSONS
hand at surfing.
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 577672
2-4pm.
Thursday 6
ST PETERS VILLAGE
TOUR
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 07546 514948
welcome.
Thursday 6
ST AUGUSTINES
PRO-AM
Over 40 professionals mainly
from Kent golf club teaming
up with St Augustines, with
the first tee off at 7.30am on
the 1st and 9th holes.
St Augustines Golf Course,
Cottingham Road, Cliffsend
Tel: 01843 590333
Friday 7
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
Wednesday 12
ROCK DOC WALK
fossils.
Meet outside Pegwell Hotel,
Pegwell Bay, Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 577672
11am-1pm.
Wednesday 12
SURF TASTER
LESSONS
hand at surfing.
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 577672
2-4pm.
Thursday 13
ST PETERS VILLAGE
TOUR
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 07546 514948
welcome.
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Thursday 27
ST PETERS VILLAGE
TOUR
Hopeville Avenue,
Broadstairs
Tel: 07546 514948
welcome.
Friday 28
RAMSGATE BLITZ
WALK
Tel: 01843 599577
Email: blitzbob2000
@yahoo.co.uk
donations welcome.
ROCK DOC WALK
fossils.
Kingsgate Bay, Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 577672
11am-1pm.
VIKING ADVENTURE
PLAYGROUND
A unique coastal play area
facility situated on the cliff
top in Cliftonville with a large
Viking Ship, roundabout,
basket swing and more. Free
to use for all ages throughout
the year.
Ethelbert Crescent,
Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2DY
Tel: 0870 264 6111
@thanet.gov.uk
THANET
ROADRUNNERS
ATHLETICS CLUB
84 Church Road, Ramsgate
CT11 8RF
Tel: 01843 593558
Email: lorrainefairbard
@hotmail.com
www.thanetroadrunners.org.uk
BIRCHINGTON SEA
ANGLING SOCIETY
Tel: 01843 845392
BROADSTAIRS & ST
PETERS SEA
ANGLING SOCIETY
Tel: 01843 865566
BROADSTAIRS
VIKINGS SEA
ANGLING CLUB
SOCIETY
Tel: 01843 865566
WANTSUM ANGLING
ASSOCIATION
Tel: 01843 841360
DUKE IV FISHING
BOAT
Tel: 07715 050851
Email: bobmarshall37
@btinternet.com
THANET ARCHERY
CLUB
Tel: 01843 863561
HARTSDOWN PARK
BADMINTON CLUB
Junior sessions at Hartsdown
and Seniors at St Georges
School Broadstairs.
Tel: 01843 294667 or
01843 592099
NORTH FORELAND
BADMINTON
ASSOCIATION
Tel: 01227 374919
MINSTER
BADMINTON CLUB
Minster Village Hall,
High Street
Tel: 01843 823402
THANET INDOOR
BOWLS CENTRE
Non-members welcome.
Open 7 days a week.
St Georges Lawns, Fifth
Avenue, Cliftonville CT9 3AB
Tel: 01843 227083
CLIFTONVILLE
BOWLING CLUB
St Georges Lawn,
Fifth Avenue
Tel: 01843 230817
BROADSTAIRS AND
ST PETERS BOWLS
CLUB
May to September.
The Memorial Park,
Lawn Road
Tel: 01843 861283
DANE PARK BOWLING
CLUB
Tel: 01843 280406
MINSTER BOWLS
CLUB
The Green, Molineux Road
CT12 4DN
Tel: 01843 824082
Email: peter
@smith7345.fsnet.co.uk
RAMSGATE BOWLING
CLUB
Tel: 01843 594940
ST LAWRENCE
BOWLS CLUB
Ellington Park
Tel: 01843 593142
Email: peterhawkins2000
@yahoo.co.uk
THANET BOWLS CLUB
Montefiore Avenue
Tel: 01843 591346
Email: genevieve.piper
@btinternet.com
WALPOLE BAY
BOWLS CLUB
St Georges Lawn, Fifth
Avenue, Cliftonville
Tel: 01843 225039
Email: tonycrosswell
@aol.com
BOWLS (OUTDOORS)
BOWLS (INDOOR)
BADMINTON
ARCHERY
ANGLING
ATHLETICS
ADVENTURE
PLAYGROUND
AUGUST
OUTDOOR BOWLING
GREENS
May to end of September. For
information out of season Tel:
01843 577367
Dane Park Road
Tel: 01843 220561
Beach Avenue
Tel: 01843 841086
Memorial Ground, Lawn Rd
Tel: 01843 861283
Montefiore Avenue
Tel: 01843 594804
Royal Esplanade,
The Westcliff
Tel: 01843 594940
MARGATE BOXING
CLUB
Royal Esplanade
Tel: 01843 841774
ISLE OF THANET
BOXING CLUB
Sessions run at Hartsdown
Leisure Centre and Ramsgate
Sports Centre
c/o Head Coach, Westbrook
Tel: 07779 616707
THE GRANGE BOXING
CLUB
c/o Head Coach, Surrey
Gardens CT7 9SA
Tel: 07786 598376
THANET BRIDGE
CLUB
Every Monday, Wednesday
and Thursday evening at 7pm.
Northdown House, Queen
Elizabeth Avenue, Cliftonville
Tel: 01843 832351
PITCH HIRE
Tel: 01843 296111
ASSOCIATION OF
KENT CRICKET CLUBS
Tel: 01843 580082
MARGATE CRICKET
CLUB
Tivoli Meadows,
Hartsdown Road CT9 5QY
Tel: 07772 167042
Email: margatecc2006
@yahoo.co.uk
NELSON CRICKET
CLUB
Various venues
Tel: 01843 853010
EAST KENT SPORTS
SCHOOL & TRAINING
COMPLEX
Tel: 01843 593552 or
07932 096980
RAMSGATE CROQUET
CLUB
Open 7 days a week from
Easter. Junior sessions
Saturdays 10am-12pm,
Beginner sessions Tuesday.
Westcliff Lawns, Royal
Esplanade CT11 0HE
Tel: 01843 296850
Email: hardingrcccroquet
@talktalk.com
EAST KENT CYCLING
CLUB
Cycle rides with East Kent
Cycling Club. If you enjoy
cycling then come along.
Various venues around the
island
Tel: 01843 592577
THE VIKING COASTAL
TRAIL
27-mile cycling trail, winding
past sandy beaches and
bays, spectacular chalk cliffs,
lively seaside resorts and
quiet country villages.
Tel: Visitor Information Centre
0870 264 6111
www.vikingcoastaltrail.co.uk
Every Monday
LINE DANCING
7-9.30pm.
Winter Gardens,
Fort Crescent CT9 1HX
Tel: 01843 292795
Every Tuesday
LEARN TO SALSA
Beginner to advanced at
7.30pm.
Broadstairs Pavilion,
Harbour Street CT10 1EU
Tel: 01843 600999
www.salsasouth.com
TEA DANCE
With Colin Jay and his music
2.75 2.15-4.30pm.
Winter Gardens, Fort
Crescent CT9 1HX
Tel: 01843 292795
TEA DANCE
2.30-5pm.
Westgate Pavilion and
Theatre, Sea Road CT8 8QW
Tel: 01843 835611
LINE DANCING
Every Tuesday with beginners
from 12.30pm.
St Marks Church Hall,
Pysons Road CT12 6TU
Tel: Sue 01843 603778
BELLY DANCING
Beginners 6.30-7.30pm,
Improvers 7.45-8.45pm.
Foresters Hall (Age Concern
Building), Meeting Street
Tel: 07877 060299
www.anisabellydance.co.uk
LINE DANCING
For beginners and
experienced dancers. 7.30-
9.30pm. 3.50 per session or
4 for both. First hour for
beginners, Second hour for
more experienced.
Tel: 01843 835611
Every Wednesday
SALSA FIESTA
Beginners, Improvers and
Intermediates 8-9pm 5-6.
Quex House, Quex Park
CT7 0BH
Tel: Peter 07956 322534
www.salsa-fiesta.co.uk
PAGE MASON
SCHOOL OF DANCING
Modern Sequence, Ballroom
and Latin American.
St Andrews Church,
Reading Street
Tel: Jean 01843 863730
DANCE CLASSES
CYCLING
CROQUET
CRICKET (INDOOR)
CRICKET
BRIDGE
BOXING
Every Thursday
PAGE MASON
SCHOOL OF DANCING
Modern Sequence, Ballroom
and Latin American.
St Peters, Church Hall,
Hopeville Avenue
Tel: Jean 01843 863730
Every Sunday
BALLROOM, LATIN
AND SOCIAL
SEQUENCE
7.30-10pm.
Palm Bay School,
Palm Bay Avenue
Tel: Val 01843 571600
TADSAD (Thanet and
District Sports
Association for People
with Disabilities)
Various sporting activities and
all disabilities welcome. Ring
for further information with
Tadpoles section for juniors
Weds 4.30pm-6pm.
Ramsgate Sports Centre,
High Street CT11 9TT.
Tel: 01843 577528 or
01843 577673
Email: chris.tull@thanet.gov.uk
or chris.gunn@thanet.gov.uk
TANDEM RIDES FOR
THE BLIND
Blind Cyclists Scheme
available Tandem rides for
the blind and visually impaired.
Door to door pick ups.
Tel: 01843 592577
REVOLUTION
SKATEPARK AND
CLIMBING CENTRE
Pro-skate, surf shop, half-
pipes, flatbanks, quarter-
pipes and a large variety of
obstacles. Climbing centre
with diverse range for all
standards.
Dane Valley Road,
St Peters CT10 3JJ
Tel: 01843 866707
Email: info@revolution
skatepark.co.uk
SKATE LESSONS
Every week on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Friday nights
from 5pm till 7pm these are
open for all and are a 6 week
course. Cost is 42.
Revolution Skatepark,
Dane Valley Road,
St Peters CT10 3JJ
Tel: 01843 866707
skatepark.co.uk
CLIMBING CLUB
Beginners run on a Saturday
from 5pm till 6.30pm.
Advanced runs on Sundays
from 5pm till 6.30pm. Cost
50 per 5 week course.
Revolution Skatepark,
Dane Valley Road,
St Peters CT10 3JJ
Tel: 01843 866707
skatepark.co.uk
OUTDOOR SKATE/BMX
FACILITIES
Free unsupervised practise
facilities available at;
Lymington Road, Westgate-
on-Sea, Warre Recreation
Ground, Newington Road,
Ramsgate and Minster
Recreation Ground.
MOUNTAIN BIKE
TRACKS
Practise tracks are situated
at; Coleman Crescent,
Whitehall, Ramsgate and
Princess Margaret Avenue,
Newington, Ramsgate.
THANET FENCING
CLUB
Tuesday 7.30-8.30pm.
Mixture of children and
adults, a qualified coach and
all of the equipment needed.
High Street CT11 9TT
Email: jackstonedj
@hotmail.co.uk
www.kentfencing.co.uk
PITCH HIRE
Football pitch hire
(includes floodlit astro pitch).
Tel: 01843 296111
THANET AND DISTRICT
FOOTBALL LEAGUE
Local Organisation for
Mens Football.
Tel: 01843 230683
MARGATE FOOTBALL
CLUB
Hartsdown Park, Hartsdown
Road CT9 5QZ
Tel: 01843 221769
RAMSGATE
FOOTBALL CLUB
Prices Avenue
Tel: 01843 591662
Tel: 01843 577367 (Monday
to Friday, 9.00am-5.30pm)
HUGIN VIKINGS
FOOTBALL CLUB
Youth Football team.
Dumpton Park Drive
Tel: 01843 853857
Email: mohuginfc@aol.com
PHOENIX RANGERS
St Saviours School,
Elm Grove
Tel: 01843 229910
MONKTON YOUTH FC
Monkton Recreation Ground
Tel: Daytime 01843 833458 /
Evening 01227 362641
Email: fran@ttnagencies.com
MANSTON GOLF
CENTRE
Nine Hole public golf course
(Par 33) and 20 floodlit covered
driving range. Beginners
welcome. Open 7 days a week.
Greensole Lane, Manston
Road, Manston CT12 5BE
Tel: 01843 590005
Email: info@manstongolf.co.uk
ST. AUGUSTINES
GOLF COURSE
Cottington Road, Cliffsend
Tel: 01843 590333
STONELEES GOLF
CENTRE
Open 7 days a week..
Ebbsfleet Lane, CT12 5DJ
Tel: 01843 823133
Email: stonelees
@stonelees.com
GOLF
JUNIOR
CLUBS/TEAMS
FOOTBALL
FENCING
EXTREME SPORTS
DISABILITY SPORTS
sport & leisure
SUMMER 2009 37
NORTH FORELAND
GOLF CLUB
18 hole par 3 course open to
all; 18 hole long course,
handicap certificate required.
Convent Road, Kingsgate
CT10 3PU
Tel: 01843 862140
Email: office
@northforeland.co.uk
WESTGATE AND
BIRCHINGTON GOLF
CLUB
Non-members welcome
Monday to Saturday after
10am, Sunday after 11am.
176 Canterbury Road,
CT8 8LT
Tel: 01843 833905
Email: wandbgc@tiscali.co.uk
LILLYPUTT MINI GOLF
COURSE
Twelve championship mini
golf holes. Lucky thirteenth
hole win a free game. Tea
garden, refreshments.
Victoria Gardens, CT10 1QS
Tel: 01843 861500
PITCH AND PUTT
18 Hole Pitch and Putt Site.
4 per round.
Palm Bay Avenue,
Cliftonville CT9 3DH
Tel: 01843 296111
STROKES
ADVENTURE GOLF
18 Hole adventure golf course.
Skill based course with natural
hazards, both challenging and
fun for all the family.
Westbrook Promenade,
Below Sea View Terrace
CT9 5AB
Tel: 01843 294970
Email: info@strokes
adventuregolf.com
www.strokesadventuregolf.com
LITTLE OASIS CRAZY
GOLF
18 hole crazy golf course.
Ethelbert Crescent,
Cliftonville CT9 2DY
Tel: 07970 356543
Email: jay.littleoasis
@googlemail.com
BASELINE HEALTH
AND FITNESS STUDIO
Private use of studio and
personal training by
appointment only. Discounted
rates available for couples or
threes.
Augusta Road, CT11 8JP
Tel: 01843 592822
JJB FITNESS CENTRE
Classses available include:
Body Pump, Senior Strength,
Spalsh, Yoga, Pilates, Aerobics,
Dance and many more. Please
contact for full programme.
Westwood Cross, Margate
Road CT10 2BF
Tel: 01843 866105
MOVES FITNESS
Moves Fitness is dance
aerobics with a difference!
Great music, great fun and
suitable for all levels of fitness
and ages. Thursday 6pm.
The Fitness Studio,
23 Albion Street
Tel: 07841 500744
Email: sandymoves
@btinternet.com
BANNATYES HEALTH
CENTRE
Westwood Farm, Westwood
Road CT10 2NR
Tel: 01843 600606
HARTSDOWN
LEISURE CENTRE
25-metre swimming pool,
Fitness Studio, aerobics,
multi-use sports hall,
sunbeds, sauna.
Thanet Leisureforce,
Hartsdown Road CT9 5QX
Tel: 01843 226221
Email: info@leisureforce.co.uk
RAMSGATE SPORTS
CENTRE
Fitness Studio, aerobics, spa
suite, outdoor courts, Old
Priory Early Years.
Tel: 01843 585111
RAMSGATE
SWIMMING CENTRE
25-metre swimming pool,
Fitness Studio, Outdoor courts.
CT12 0QX
Tel: 01843 593754
EAST KENT SPORTS
SCHOOL AND TRAINIG
COMPLEX
Marlow Acedemy
Tel: 01843 587618
EXERCISE FOR ALL
St Johns Church Hall Victoria
Road Margate, Westgate
Community Centre Lymington
Road Westgate-on-Sea, The
Old School Hall Minster and
St Georges School
Broadstairs. Babies through
to the elderly all ages and
abilities are welcome.
Tel: 07877 739677
CLIFTONVILLE
HOCKEY CLUB
Tel: 01843 841540
MANSTON RIDING
CENTRE
All welcome from complete
beginners to advanced. Open
7 days a week.
15 Alland Grange Lane,
Manston
Tel: 01843 823622
NELSON PARK RIDING
CENTRE
All welcome from complete
beginners to advanced. Open
7 days a week.
St Margarets Road,
Woodchurch CT7 0HJ
Tel: 01843 822251
Email: email
@nelsonpark.co.uk
HORSE RIDING
HOCKEY
HEALTH AND
FITNESS
GOLF (CRAZY)
GOLF (ADVENTURE)
GOLF
(PITCH AND PUTT)
GOLF (MINI)
QUEENSDOWN
EQUESTRIAN CENTRE
Well established riding school.
Castle Mayne Avenue,
Woodchurch CT7 0HQ
Tel: 01843 825352
Email: joannackirk@aol.com
www.queensdownequestrian
centre.co.uk
JET SKI WORLD
Open all year round 7am till
late.
Hodges Gap, Princes Walk,
Palm Bay CT9 3DF
Tel: 01843 231703
www.jetskiworld.co.uk
THANET JUDO KWAI
CLUB
Practice Monday 6.30pm
Juniors and 8.30pm Adults.
Zion Place, Cliftonville
CT9 1RP
Tel: 01843 292411
TRADITIONAL
SHOTOKAN KARATE
ASSOCIATION
Monday 6.15-7.15pm
Hereson School and Tuesday
6-7pm Palm Bay School for
Kids, Tuesday and Thursday
7.15-8.15pm for all Marlowe
Academy.
Tel: John Euden 01843 865546
www.tskashotokankarate.com
MASTER WOLFS
TAEKWON-DO
Monday 7.30-9pm.
Tel: 07789 883146
www.wolftkd.com
MASTER WOLFS
TAEKWON-DO
Tuesday 7-9pm and Thursday
7-9pm.
Hartsdown Leisure Centre,
Tel: 07789 883146
www.wolftkd.com
GARDNER TAEKWON-
DO SCHOOLS
Monday and Thursday
Juniors 6-7pm and Seniors
7-8.30pm.
King Ethelbert School,
Canterbury Road
Tel: 0845 348 5481
www.gardnertkd.com
Every Friday
CHILDRENS
EDUCATIONAL
KARATE
5-6pm.
Tel: 01227 370055
Every Tuesday
CHILDRENS
EDUCATIONAL
KARATE
5-6pm.
Ramsgate Sport Centre,
Tel: 01227 370055
Every Saturday
BODY ATTACK
9.00am-9.55am.
Tel: 01843 585111
BODY PUMP
10-10.55am.
Tel: 01843 585111
BODY BALANCE
11.00am-11.55am.
Tel: 01843 585111
TEEN REVS
Please phone for details.
Tel: 01843 585111
TEAM COMBAT
Tel: 01843 585111
TEAM COMBAT
Tel: 01843 585111
THE AMAZING
WORLD OF FIT CLUB
Tel: 01843 585111
Every Sunday
TAI CHI
6pm-7.30pm.
Tel: 0845 838 6833
www.wugong.co.uk
ADULT KUNG FU AND
KICK BOXING
7.30pm-9pm.
Tel: 0845 838 6833
www.wugong.co.uk
BODY BLITZ
10am-11.30am.
Tel: 01843 585111
Every Monday
BODY ATTACK
5.30-6.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
RPM
6.30-7.15pm and 7.30-
8.15pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
BODY BALANCE
10.30-11.25 and 8.30-
9.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
BODY VIVE
5.30pm-6.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
BODY COMBAT
6.30-7.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
KEEP FIT COURSES
KARATE
JUDO
JET SKIING
BODY PUMP
9.30-10.25am and 6.30-
7.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
BODYSTEP
7.30-8.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
Every Tuesday
CHILDRENS KUNG FU
AND KICK BOXING
4.45-5.45pm.
Newington Primary School,
Princess Margaret Avenue
Tel: 0845 838 6833
www.wugong.co.uk
ADULT KUNG FU AND
KICK BOXING
6.30-8pm.
Tel: 0845 838 6833
www.wugong.co.uk
BODY PUMP
9.30am-10.25am and
6.30pm-7.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
TAI CHI
8pm-9.30pm.
Tel: 0845 838 6833
www.wugong.co.uk
RPM
5.30-6.15pm and 6.30-
7.15pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
BODY JAM
10.30-11.25am and
7.30-8.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
BODY STEP
5.30-6.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
POLEDANZE
8.45-9.45pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
50+ AEROBICS
6pm with Terri. 4.50 each
class, please bring water and
a towel.
St Peters Church Hall,
Hopeville Avenue
Tel: 07983 639466
Email: terri.maloney
@btinternet.com
LO-HI FREESTYLE
AEROBICS
7pm with Natalie. 4.50 each
a towel.
Hopeville Avenue
Tel: 07969 248058
TOTAL BODY
8pm with Natalie. 4.50 each
a towel.
Hopeville Avenue
Tel: 07969 248058
KEEP FIT
6.15-7.15pm. Only 4.50 per
session with all ages
welcome.
Tel: 01843 835611
Every Wednesday
BODY BLITZ
9.30-10.25am.
Tel: 01843 585111
BODY PUMP
10.30-11.25am.
Tel: 01843 585111
RPM
6.30-7.15pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
BODY BALANCE
7.30-8.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
BODY ATTACK
5.30-6.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
BODY STEP
6.30-7.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
POLEDANZE
8.45-9.45pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
AERO KIDZ/AERO
JAM
Tel: 01843 585111
THE AMAZING
WORLD OF FIT CLUB
Tel: 01843 585111
Every Thursday
BODY VIVE
5.30-6.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
BODY PUMP
5.15-6.10pm and 8.30-
9.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
BODY JAM
7.30-8.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
RPM
7.30-8.15pm and
6.30-7.15pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
sport & leisure
Every Thursday
BODY BALANCE
10.30-11.25am and 6.30-
7.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
BODY COMBAT
9.30-10.25am and 6.30-
7.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
TAI CHI CLASSES
6.30-7.30pm. 6 per session
with beginners welcome.
Tel: 01843 835611
Every Friday
RPM
9.30-10.15am and 6.15-
7.15pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
BODY STEP
9.30-10.25am.
Tel: 01843 585111
BODY BALANCE
10.30-11.25am and 7.30-
8.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
BODY JAM
5.30-6.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
BODY PUMP
6.30-7.25pm.
Tel: 01843 585111
TEAM COMBAT
Tel: 01843 585111
AERO KIDZ/AERO JAM
Tel: 01843 585111
TEEN REVS
Tel: 01843 585111
SANDWICH AND
PEGWELL BAY
NATIONAL NATURE
RESERVE
Range of wildlife, bird
viewing hide and picnic site.
Guided walks throughout the
year details from Visitor
Information Centres.
Cliffsend
Tel: 01622 662012
Email: info@kentwildlife.org.uk
NATURE RESERVES
MONKTON NATURE
RESERVE
Nature trails, woodland pond,
wild flowers, bat cave,
observatory, picnic area.
Thanet Countryside Trust,
Canterbury Road, Monkton
Tel: 01843 822666
THANET & DISTRICT
NETBALL LEAGUE
The Keel Courts, Hartsdown
Technology College,
George V Avenue
Tel: 01843 822093
www.thanetnetballleague.co.uk
RAMSGATE (1957)
RIFLE CLUB & DOVER
1900
George VI Memorial Park
Tel: 01304 206710
THANET WANDERERS
RUGBY UNION
FOOTBALL CLUB
St Peters Recreation
Ground, Callis Court Road,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 593142
Email: peterhawkins2000
@yahoo.co.uk
BROADSTAIRS
SAILING CLUB
Members only but open
meetings throughout the year.
Harbour Street
Tel: 01843 861373
www.broadstairssailingclub.com
MARGATE YACHT
CLUB
Members only but do have a
taster day once a year for
non-members. New members
welcome.
12-14 Fort Hill
Tel: 01843 292602
Email: webmaster
@margateyachtclub.org
MINNIS BAY SAILING
CLUB
Members only. New members
welcome.
Minnis Bay
Tel: 01843 841588
ROYAL TEMPLE
YACHT CLUB
Members club, visiting sailors
very welcome. October to
March, navigation school, sail
training and shore-based
courses open to all.
6 Westcliff Mansions
CT11 9HY
Tel: 01843 591766
Email: info@rtyc.com
www.rtyc.com
CAPITAL COASTAL
SAILING
Sail along the Kent Coast in a
luxurious 42ft yacht club
called Suzianna.
Ramsgate Harbour
Tel: 01843 865057
Email: enquiries
@capitalcostal.com
www.capitalcoastal.com
KENT SAILING
SCHOOL
Specialist RYA approved
sailing courses to suit both
novice and advanced sailors.
Yacht charter and holidays to
the continent.
Raglan Place, CT10 1LW
Tel: 01843 865057
KENT SCUBA DIVING
CLUB
Discover Scuba Experience,
designed for non divers
wanting to experience scuba
diving in the controlled
environment of a swimming
pool.
274 Northdown Road
CT9 2PT
Tel: 01843 297430
Email: dive@kentscuba.com
THANET 106 SUB
AQUA CLUB
Sub-aqua training and diving
in a friendly and fun club
atmosphere. Pool Session
Ramsgate pool Wedneday
9-10pm. Club night Monday
8.00pm to 11.00pm.
12 Fort Hill CT9 1HD
Tel: 07966 081161
Email: thanetdivers
@hotmail.com
www.thanetdivers.co.uk
NORTHDOWN
SNOOKER CLUB
Snooker and Social club with
American Pool, Pool tables,
snooker tables and more.
220-228 Northdown Road,
Cliftonville
Tel: 01843 296282
THANET SQUASH
RACKETS CLUB
Francis Road, Broadstairs
CT10 3NJ
Tel: 01843 865484
Email: thanetsquashclub
@dsl.pipex.com
www.thanet-squash.co.uk
JOSS BAY SURF
SCHOOL
Kents longest running & most
established surf school, located
on the Kents premiere surf
beach.BSA approved. All
instructors hold BSA surf coach
& lifeguard qualifications.
First Aid & lifeguard training
courses available.
Dave Melmoth, Joss Bay
Beach, Elwood Avenue,
North Foreland
Tel: 07812 991195
www.jossbay.co.uk
KENT SURF SCHOOL
In Association with Revolution a
variety of lessons are avilable.
Kiddies Corner, Viking Bay
Tel: 07970 870098 or
01843 866707
www.kentsurfschool.co.uk
THANET BEAVERS
SWIMMING CLUB
Swimming Club for those
with disabilities.
Tel: 01843 604094
BROADSTAIRS
LIFEGUARD AND
SWIMMING CLUB
Ramsgate Swimming Centre
Tel: 01843 865292
THANET SWIM CLUB
For full details of training
locations and times visit the
website.
Tel: 01843 603687
Email: stevelittle@thanetsc.com
www.thanetsc.com
SWIMMING
SURFING
SQUASH
SNOOKER
SCUBA DIVING
SAILING
RUGBY
RIFLE SHOOTING
NETBALL
THANET TABLE
TENNIS CENTRE
Hartsdown Park, Margate
Tel: 01843 291065
MARGATE TENNIS
CLUB
Tivoli Park Avenue, Margate
CT9 5TH
Tel: 01843 832165
Email: whittingham
@gandc.fsnet.co.uk
PUBLIC COURTS ALSO
LOCATED AT:
Beach Avenue, Birchington;
St Mildreds, Westgate-on-
Sea; Hartsdown Park,
Margate; Westcliff Gardens,
Westbrook; Hodges Gap,
Cliftonville; Memorial
Recreation Ground, Lawn
Road, Broadstairs; Montefiore
Avenue, Ramsgate.
AMF BOWLING
24-fully computerised lanes
with bumpers. Open daily,
10.00am-11.30pm.
51 Addington Street CT9 1PW
Tel: 0844 8263024
Email: ukmargatecentre
@amfbowling.co.uk
BUGSYS TEN PIN
BOWLING AND
AMERICAN POOL
12 lanes, American pool
tables, snooker tables.
Ethelbert Crescent,
Cliftonville CT9 2DY
Tel: 01843 228632
ROCK DOC WALKS
Coastal Walks learn the
language of the rocks chalk
cliffs, flints and fossils.
See events listings for dates
and times.
Various locations
Tel: 0870 264 6111
Email: thanet.coast
@thanet.gov.uk
THE WALKERS
FRIEND
Organised walkers various
routes. See events listing
for dates.
PO BOX 271, CT10 1WX
Tel: 07801 508958
Email: info
@walkersfriend.co.uk
FORENESS WATER
SKI CLUB
Prince Walk, Palm Bay
Tel: 01843 225065
Email: chris
@waterskiclub.co.uk
www.waterskiclub.co.uk
MINNIS BAY
WINDSURFING CLUB
Minnis Bay
Tel: 01843 833042
www.minnisbaywindsurfing
club.org.uk
BRITISH WHEEL OF
YOGA (KENT)
Sessions daily. Please contact
for your nearest.
Tel: 01843 292502
YOGA CLASSES
Monday 10am and 11.30am.
Yoga-Is Studio, High Street.
Tel: 01843 861375 or
07961 014069
Email: jeanstewart352
@btinternet.com
YOGA CLASSES
Thursday 9.30am
Intermediate Ball Classes
and Thursday 7.15pm
Intermediate Pilates Class.
St Andrews Church Hall,
Reading Street
Tel: 01843 861375 or
07961 014069
@btinternet.com
PILATES CLASSES
Thanets only dedicated fully
equipped Pilates Studio,
offering equipment and
matwork sessions.
Pilates Room, 84 High Street
Tel: 01843 861375 or
07961 014069
@btinternet.com
ACOL
Crispe Road
BIRCHINGTON
Minnis Bay
Park Road
Crispe Park
BROADSTAIRS
Memorial Recreation Ground
Pierremont Park
Vincent Close
CLIFTONVILLE
Northdown Park
Dalby Square
Viking Adventure Playground
Ethelbert Crescent
MANSTON
The Leys
MARGATE
Caxton Road, Garlinge
Dane Park
Dane Valley Road
Hartsdown Park
Jennifer Gardens
Laleham Road
Swinford Gardens*also has
climbing boulder.
*Tivoli Road
MINSTER
*also has outdoor skatepark
area.
*Recreation Ground, St
Mildreds Road
MONKTON
Recreation Ground
RAMSGATE
Boundary Road
Camden Square
Cliffsend
*also has mountain bike
track.
*Coleman Crescent
Courtstairs
Ellington Park
Jackey Bakers
King George VI
Lancaster Gardens
La Belle Alliance Square
Nethercourt Park
Off Chichester Road
*also has mountain bike
track.
*Princess Margaret Ave,
Newington
area.
*Warre Recreation
ST NICHOLAS
Recreation Ground
ST. PETERS
Recreation Ground
WESTGATE-ON-SEA
area.
*Lymington Road Play Area
PLAY AREAS
YOGA
WIND SURFING
WATER SKIING
WALKING
TEN PIN BOWLING
TENNIS
TABLE TENNIS
sport & leisure
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Art for arts sake
JULIE MARSON TALKS TO TWO LOCAL ARTS ORGANISATIONS
AND DISCOVERS THE EXTRAORDINARY CREATIVITY
CURRENTLY FLOURISHING IN MARGATE.
H
idden away in Bilton Square, off
Margate High Street, is an
unexpected artistic oasis. Two
groups of artists have brought back to life
a pair of disused industrial buildings and
created two distinct, yet complementary,
initiatives, Limbo and Crate.
Limbo was founded in 2002 by Margate
artist Paul Hazelton, who was inspired by
the idea that Margates regeneration, like
much artwork, has to develop from
something experimental and undefined.
Indeed, the parallels with Margate are
quite apt given that limbo in its literal
sense is the edge of uncertainty or in a
state of change. With support from the
Arts Council and Thanet District Council,
Limbo acquired a lease on the disused
substation to create an artist-led gallery
and project space. Downstairs there is an
impressive warehouse-like space and
upstairs there are seven studios for rent,
which help Limbo to be self-sustaining.
Limbos projects are mainly one-off events
and exhibitions, and are experimental in
nature. As Paul explains, We offer an
opportunity for artists to explore
something different, whether they are
established or new. There are no
expectations of them with this project.
This freedom from having to appeal to a
mass market is one of the key objectives of
the group, but at the same time they are
keen to connect with the community. In
fact, one of the great things about Limbo is
its obvious commitment to and enthusiasm
for Margate and its community. They have
held several exhibitions with local
connotations, such as The Joke Shop, Style
Counsel and the Save Dreamland
Campaign, and a future project is to work
with Israeli artist, Nat Ben Davies, in
reworking a 1928 Kurt Weill protest song
against oil pollution, Mussels in Margate.
Whilst there are many similarities between
Limbo and Crate, such as the nature and
location of the buildings and sharing many
ideals and some personnel, Crate is a
separate project with its own organisation
and identity. It was founded in 2002 by a
group of artists living and working in East
Kent, many of them graduates of
Canterburys University for the Creative
Arts (UCA). They raised funds from the
Arts Council and the East Kent Partnership
to buy and refurbish their building, 6
Bilton Square, and it was up and running
by Summer 2006. The building consists of
two project rooms downstairs, one large
light space and the dark room which has
Founded in 2002, Crate offers artists ongoing support. Picture by Marie Muscat-King
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no natural light and is ideally suited to
screenings. Upstairs there are five studios
where eight artists currently share space,
including one large top floor studio, which
has a roof terrace, with fabulous views over
Margate Old Town.
Whilst Limbo has put on several public
projects, Crate has so far concentrated on
offering artists studio space and support,
though this is set to change. Matthew de
Pulford is Crates first curator and he has
devised programme of contemporary arts
projects aimed mainly at an arts audience,
comprising exhibitions, residencies,
collaborations, one-off events and off-site
works. The overall theme of the programme
is translation in keeping with Crates
interest in exploring how artists translate
their work from the private to the public
sphere. Artists expected to form part of the
programme include Lucy Harrison, Juneau
Projects, Juan Cruz and S Mark Gubb.
At the core of Crates vision is ongoing
support for artists. There is, for example, a
yearly stream of around 100 graduates
from the UCA, who can be encouraged to
stay in the area by the availability of
inspiring spaces and projects such as this
one. Thanets location, its proximity to
London and Europe, makes it an
increasingly viable and attractive location
and one has to agree with the Crate
concept, that it is essential to do
everything possible to retain artistic talent.
Crate artist and trustee, Caron Ottewell, a
recent UCA graduate, liaises with UCA
students to highlight the opportunities Crate
offers. Some studios, she explains, are so
spick and span you dont feel comfortable
working, you wouldnt want to drop a spot
of paint or anything, but this is welcoming,
spacious, friendly and unpretentious. It is a
real creative community.
Limbo and Crate are at the heart of
Margates creative community. They are
two groups of committed artists working
to support art and all it can bring to our
area and our lives. If you would like to
learn more about them, take a look at their
websites www.limboarts.co.uk and
www.cratespace.co.uk
Paul Hazleton, founder of Limbo. Picture by Marie Muscat-King
ART FOR ALL
Inclusive art and craft activities
to young people and groups of
all abilities and ages.
Open Monday to Saturday
10am-4pm. Sunday open for
exhibition/workshop hire.
The Gallery, 9-10 Marine
Drive, Margate CT9 1DH
Tel: 07984 683267
Email: helen@artforall.eu
www.artforall.eu
BIRCHINGTON
LIBRARY
Please telephone for
exhibition programme.
Alpha Road, Birchington
CT7 9EG
Tel: 01843 841883
BROADSTAIRS
LIBRARY
CT10 2BS
Tel: 01843 862994
CLIFTONVILLE
LIBRARY
Queen Elizabeth Avenue,
Cliftonville, Margate CT9 3JX
Tel: 01843 226979
CRATE
Crate is an artist-led
organisation supporting
contemporary visual artists
research and practice.
6 Bilton Square, High
Street, Margate CT9 1DX
www.cratespace.co.uk
INGOLDSBY GALLERY
Contemporary Fine Art and
Applied Contemporary Crafts.
Select seasonal offerings
from UK wide creatives, with
a strong focus on those living
in the Kent and South East.
3 Lombard Street, Margate
CT9 1EJ
Tel: 01843 292779
Email: info@
ingoldsbygallery.co.uk
www.ingoldsbygallery.co.uk
LIMBO ARTS
Artist led gallery/project
space and studios.
Substation Project Space,
6 Bilton Square, High Street,
Margate CT9 1DX
Tel: 07812 780984
www.limboarts.co.uk
MARGATE LIBRARY
Cecil Square, Margate
CT9 1RE
Tel: 01843 223626
MELTDOWNS
A unique arts facility with
studios, foundry, project
space and workshop
educational opportunities.
Unit 2, St Lawrence
Industrial Estate, Manston
Road, Ramsgate CT11 9BW
Tel: 01843 580083
Email: info@meltdowns.co.uk
www.meltdowns.co.uk
MINSTER-IN-THANET
LIBRARY
4a Monkton Road, Minster
CT12 4EA
Tel: 01843 821442
GALLERIES
NEWINGTON LIBRARY
The Marlow Academy,
Stirling Way, Ramsgate
CT12 6NB
Tel: 01843 594533
OLD TOWN GALLERY
A spacious glass-roofed
gallery in Margates cultural
quarter, offering a number of
exhibitions and courses.
1-3 Broad Street, Margate
CT9 1EW
Tel: 01843 225565
Email: mail
@oldtowngallery.co.uk
www.oldtowngallery.co.uk
RAMSGATE LIBRARY
CT11 9AY
Tel: 01843 597503
TURNER
CONTEMPORARY
For full details about Turner
Contemporarys programme of
art, exhibitions, talks and
events please visit our website.
Various venues, Margate
Tel: :01843 294208
Email: info
@turnercontemporary.org
www.turnercontemporary.org
VIKING GALLERY
New Contemporary art gallery.
Viking House, Cliftonville
Avenue, Margate
Tel: 07814 032791
Email: ludmila
@russianmermaids.com
WESTGATE LIBRARY
Minster Road,
Westgate-on-Sea CT8 8BP
Tel: 01843 831017
BROADSTAIRS AND
ST PETERS ART
GROUP
Formed in 1970 by a few local
artists with demonstrations of
various painting and drawing
techniques.
Albion Street, Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 848016
FLINT HOUSE ART
Flint House run a selection of
art courses for many years
including Mosaics,
Watercolour, Icon Painting.
Flint House, 21 Harbour
Street, Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 861958
Email: info@flinthouseart.com
www.flinthouseart.com
ACOL ART GROUP
Every Thursday 7-9.30pm.
The group always welcomes
new members of all abilities.
Acol Village Hall, Acol
Tel: 07764 626854
Email: admin
@acolartgroup.org
www.acolartgroup.org
Every Saturday
POTTERY CLASSES
Drive, Margate CT9 1DH.
Tel: 07878 776196
www.artforall.eu
11am-1pm.
ART GROUPS
Every Saturday
CRAFT ACTIVITIES
Ranging from designing and
painting bags and caps,
jewellery making and canvas
painting.
Tel: 07878 776196
www.artforall.eu
2-4pm.
Every Monday and
Tuesday
WATER COLOUR
CLASSES
Tel: 07878 776196
www.artforall.eu
7-9pm.
Every Wednesday
ADULT POTTERY
CLASSES
Tel: 07878 776196
www.artforall.eu
7-9pm.
Thursday 14 May
Thursday 8 October
BROADSTAIRS AND
ST PETERS ARTS
GROUP
Alfresco painting days
Albion Street, Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 868781
10.30am.
Wednesday 1
Sunday 14
CROSSROADS BY
DAVID BLANDY
An investigation into the
mythology surrounding the
legendary Robert Johnson
who reputedly sold his soul to
the devil at the crossroads
Turner Contemporary Project
Space, High Street, Margate
Tel: 01843 280261
Email: info
@turnercontemporary.org
Thursday 4
MEET THE ARTIST
The first in a series of talks
by artists exhibiting in the
Ingoldsby Gallery: Salim Patel
will talk about his organic
jewellery process and
inspiration.
Ingoldsby Gallery, 2 Lombard
Street, Margate Ct9 1EJ
Tel: 01843 292779
Email: janet
@ingoldsbygallery.co.uk
6-7pm. Free but booking
recommended.
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Thursday 4
Thursday 2 July
A HISTORY OF
BRONZE CASTING
Five-week course designed
to discuss the development
of bronze casting through
the ages.
Meltdowns, Studio 2,
St Lawrence Industrial
Estate, Manston Road,
Ramsgate CT11 0QZ
Tel: 01843 580083
6-7.30pm. 35.
Thursday 4
Sunday 5 July
SEA FEVER
An exhibition by various
artists inspired by everything
we love about the sea
Street, Margate CT9 1EJ
Tel: 018843 292779
Email: janet
@ingoldsbygallery.co.uk
Thursday to Saturday
11am-5pm and Sunday
11am-4pm. Free.
Saturday 6
Sunday 7
LINO ETCH
WORKSHOP
Learn the technique of etching
and printing a lino plate.
Tel: 07749 841734
Email: dawn.m.cole
@btinternet.com
10am-4pm. 80.
Sunday 7
OUTDOOR PAINTING
EXHIBITIONS
Monday 8
Sunday 14
MOSAIC
Mosaic Master Class for 7
days: Glass fusions/ceramic
elements.
Flint House Art, 21 Harbour
Street, Broadstairs CT10 1ET
Tel: 01843 861958
Saturday 13
TURNER WORKSHOPS
Explore Sound of Music with
artist Andy Malone and
family. Try creating structures
and then play them.
Tel: 01843 294208
1-4pm.
Sunday 21
OUTDOOR PAINTING
EXHIBITIONS
Friday 26
Friday 31 July
NATURAL
SELECTIONS
The Thanet U3A Stitch Group
present an exhibition using
different shapes, textures and
colours using machine and
hand embroidery.
ART GROUPS
Powell-Cotton Museum,
Tel: 01843 842168
Email: enquiries
@quexmuseum.org
11am-5pm.
Saturday 27
INTRODUCING
BRONZE CASTING
Offers an introduction to the
bronze casting process.
Ramsgate CT11 0QZ
Tel: 01843 580083
10am-5pm. 40 including
materials and VAT.
Saturday 27
GRAND OPENING OF
PIE FACTORY ART
STUDIOS
Come and celebrate the
opening of these new studios,
meet the artists and view their
work which will be for sale.
Pie Factory Art Studios,
9 Broad Street, Margate
CT9 1EW
Tel: 07879 630257
Email: janet
@piefactorymargate.co.uk
www.piefactorymargate.co.uk
11am-4pm. Free.
Saturday 27
SOLAR PLATE
WORKSHOP
Learn how to make prints
using Solar Plates exposed in
the sun.
Tel: 07749 841734
Email: dawn.m.cole
@btinternet.com
www.dawncoleprints.com
10am-5pm. 80.
Saturday 27
Sunday 6 September
TURNER
CONTEMPORARY
OPEN 2009
Celebrate the creativity being
practised today by artists in
Kent.
Tel: 01843 294208
Monday 6
Sunday 12
MOSAIC
days: Glass fusions/ceramic
elements.
Tel: 01843 861958
Tuesday 7
Sunday 19
ART EXHIBITION
St Georges Church, High
Street, Ramsgate CT11 8RA
www.stgeorgeschurch
ramsgate.org
Weekdays 11am-5pm and
Sunday 12-4pm.
Saturday 11
INTRODUCTION TO
LIFE CASTING
Life casting or body casting
describes the art of taking
moulds directly from the
human body.
Ramsgate Ct11 0QZ
Tel: 01843 580083
10am-5pm. 37.
Saturday 11
TURNER WORKSHOPS
Explore the Turner
Contemporary Open
exhibition with artist Rob
McDonald and family.
Tel: 01843 294208
1-4pm.
Saturday 11
Sunday 31 August
BESIDE THE SEASIDE
An exhibition by various
artists inspired by the seaside
celebrating all things quirky,
traditional ad fun!
Tel: 01843 292779
Email: janet@
ingoldsbygallery.co.uk
Thursday to Saturday
11am-5pm and Sunday
11am-4pm. Free.
Sunday 12
OUTDOOR PAINTING
EXHIBITIONS
Friday 24
Sunday 26
ICON PAINTING
Tel: 01843 861958
Sunday 26
OUTDOOR PAINTING
EXHIBITIONS
Monday 27
Sunday 2 August
THE TOURIST
PRESENT LEAVING
VICTORIA
Exhibition of photography and
mixed media work carried in
a suit case.
The Community Pharmacy
Gallery, 16 Market Place,
Margate
www.thetouriststravel.blog
spot.com
11am-6pm.
Tuesday 28
Saturday 15 August
INTENSIVE
PROGRAMME OF
BRONZE CASTING
Ramsgate Ct11 0QZ
Tel: 01843 580083
10am-5pm. 725.
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Parlour
2 Addington Street Ramsgate
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TURNER WORKSHOPS
Explore the Turner
Contemporary Open with
Scandalmongers storyteller
Emily Parrish.
Tel: 01843 294208
1-4pm.
Saturday 1
Sunday 2
MOSAIC
2 days basic techniques and
design.
Tel: 01843 861958
Sunday 16
OUTDOOR PAINTING
EXHIBITIONS
Monday 17
Sunday 23
MOSAIC
days: glass fusions/ceramic
elements.
Tel: 01843 861958
Saturday 29
INTRODUCING
BRONZE CASTING
Offers an introduction to the
bronze casting process.
Ramsgate Ct11 0QZ
Tel: 01843 580083
10am-5pm. 40 including
materials and VAT.
Saturday 29
Sunday 27 September
READING BETWEEN
THE LINES
Exhibition by artist Dawn Cole
inspired by the diary and
photos of a VAD nurse who
served in France during WW1
Pie Factory, 5-7 Broad
Tel: 07749 841734
Email: dawn.m.cole
@btinternet.com
Thursday to Sunday
11am-5pm. Free.
Sunday 30
Monday 31
OUTDOOR PAINTING
EXHIBITIONS
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people
My Thanet:
Brenda Blethyn
S
itting chatting amidst the dust and
noisy renovation work in the home of
local girl and high profile actress
Brenda Blethyn OBE, I find her
refreshingly down to earth. Ramsgate born
and bred, she is proud of her roots here
and optimistic and excited about the
towns future. Coming to acting later in life
her achievements are impressive. Her
career started on the stage, when she
joined the National Theatre Company in
1975, but she has appeared in many
television productions and has numerous
film roles to her credit. Her career really
started to take off when she won a BAFTA
and an academy award nomination for her
part in Secrets and Lies in 1996.
Numerous film roles have followed,
including her performance in Little Voice,
for which she received a second academy
award nomination. She was also Golden
Globe nominated for her role in Saving
Grace and has since gone on to appear in
the big budget film productions of Pride
and Prejudice and Atonement. Warm and
humorous, she talks enthusiastically, often
with a smile and an infectious giggle.
Had you always wanted to
act?
No, I attended Thanet Technical College
where I learnt secretarial skills and worked
for 10 years in London for British Rail.
They had an amateur dramatic group and I
was asked to fill in for someone who was
ill. But I wasnt keen. They kept on at me,
insisting it was just one line, so I gave in
and eventually ended up joining the
group. I went on to drama school in
Guildford after that.
However, my parents used to take me to
the cinema all the time. There were four
cinemas in Ramsgate then. I went several
times a week and loved watching the films,
but never in my wildest dreams did I
imagine I would be up there on the silver
screen one day.
You have won several awards.
How important are they?
Well its lovely to win but they arent the
reason for everything. Not every
production or person can even be
considered and its not fact that something
is the best, merely opinion.
And what of your OBE?
Lovely to have of course, but I thought it was
a tax demand when it arrived. I suppose I
must have been nominated by someone.
You have worked in all sorts of places, so
what was it like filming on home ground
with local filmmakers MEBD?
I loved it. After leaving the house I could be
in the make-up chair in 10 minutes. There
was a strange comfort filming here too.
What are your ambitions?
Id love to have more free time and spend
more of it here. I would love to see more
films made in Kent more films with me
in them (she laughs). Kent has so much to
offer with such varied locations, such
diversity and wonderful architecture. It
would be great to bring it to the attention
of more people and bring revenue here.
Tell me about your childhood
here
Thanet was a thriving holiday destination
back then, bursting with activity and
Londoners. There was hardly a space to
grab on the beach and the outdoor
swimming pool was wonderful and full.
The atmosphere was magic and it was the
place to be with a dance hall, skating rink
and so much to do.
Special memories?
I loved the carnival. The atmosphere was
wonderful and the streets packed. My Dad
drove a speed boat carnival float, which
made him look like he was actually driving
the speed boat, surrounded by the Aqua
Lovelies. I used to march along as a girl
guide too. Everyone took part. Community
is really important.
Wellington Crescent was so elegant, b+b
signs in all the windows, everywhere was
buzzing. All the big stars of the day came
here. I would love to see some of the old
magic returned.
What is you favourite
building?
The area has such wonderful architecture
and so many styles, but my favourite is
Pugins house, The Grange, and my house
of course.
What is your favourite local
place to go?
I like to walk and have got all the wet
weather gear. My favourite place is along
Broadstairs Beach but I do love all the
coastal walks Broadstairs through
Ramsgate to Pegwell Bay is just heavenly. I
have taken part in the London Marathon
three times now and my training was to
walk from Broadstairs to Richborough.
What currently makes you
happy locally?
Im thrilled to see the Ramsgate library
open again. In fact, I was at the official
opening and managed to pay back a fine on
an overdue book that I hadnt paid 50 years
ago! At the time, Id bought sweets instead.
The library is a wonderful space and I love
to see people going out and mingling with
each other. Not enough of that these days
with email and text. People have stopped
talking to each other. Id like to see more
places for people to get together and talk.
I think the Granville is a wonderful project
particularly the stage school, where kids
learn skills for four days and then can be
seen on the stage giving it their all. I love
watching raw talent and, who know,s you
might be watching the next Streisand.
So just what was the book
you held on to for all that
time then?
I remember it even now! Five get into
Trouble by Enid Blyton.
What further developments
would you like to see here?
Id love to bring back the skating rink and
create more skateboarding places for the
young talented skaters. Id love to see the
Pavilion functioning again, its such a lovely
building and a viable project for it would
be great. It would be lovely to bring back
the atmosphere and facilities of bygone
days, when there was just so much to do.
Whats next for you?
I am considering a script at the moment,
which would mean working abroad. Living
out of a suitcase is exciting when you are
young but there comes a time when you
want to rest up. Id like to sit back and
enjoy the treasures of Ramsgate.
Interview by Linda Ryder
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G
reen shoppers who like to buy all
their products under one roof will
love Herbs, Gardens and Health in
St Peters, Broadstairs. The shelves
positively groan with a massive range of
natural health products and delicious
organic foods as well as fabulous organic
toiletries,. Eco-minded shoppers can save
money too by calling in for Ecover refills of
their household cleaning products.
Herbs, Gardens and
Health
27 Northdown Road, St Peters,
Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 600210
www.herbsgardenshealth.com
Ecorium Natural Health and Skincare
Emporium is the brainchild of Broadstairs
resident Niki Pearson. Selling an extensive
and exciting range of natural and organic
toiletries and cosmetics, including Jo
Wood Organics and John Masters
Organics, sourced from around the world,
Ecorium is tastefully fitted with natural
eco-friendly fixtures and fittings. Niki also
provides an individual gift service using
totally ethical recycled gift packaging. All
the products are also available by mail
order from the companys web site.
Ecorium
The King's Mile, 38 Palace Street,
Canterbury
Free orderline: 0800 085 1016
www.ecorium.co.uk
Ecorium
Good Karma soaps in different
delicious fragrances 3.50 each
Ruby Reds Organic Box of Calming
Consciousness contains 200ml
organic Lavender Whipped Shea
Butter with 70g organic Lavender and
Palmarosa Bath Soak 29.36
Herbs, Gardens and
Health
Rocks Organic Lemon Cordial 2.99
Rocks Organic Lemon Squash 1.99
Rocks Organic Elderflower Cordial 3.05
Rocks Organic Lime Cordial 3.05
Artisan
Robert Hull
Quex Park Craft Village, Birchington
Tel: 01843 845759
www.artisan-rh.com
Artisan offers a unique design,
consultation and bespoke service working
with Silver, Gold, Platinum, Precious and
Semi-Precious Stones, creating a variety of
jewellery and silverware pieces. Ready-to-
buy pieces include charm bracelets, rings,
necklaces, and earrings.
Silver Mounted Agate Pendant
suspended from 24" Navette Chain
85.00
Green shopping
DENI JIROTKA AND JO SCOTT HAVE BEEN ON A GREEN
SHOPPING SPREE AND SUGGEST SOME IDEAS FOR THOSE OF
YOU WHO LIKE TO BUY ORGANIC, NATURAL, AND LOCAL.
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The Organic Toy Company Ltd
Natalie Southgate, Jasmine Cottage, Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 600023
www.otoys.co.uk
Beautiful toys made with chemical-free certified
100% organically-grown un-dyed cotton velour.
Coloured dyes are created by using fibres from the
naturally occurring brown, white and green varieties
of the cotton plant. Filling 100% organic wool.
Sigikid Hampa Pampa horse 29.99
Palmer Wood Art
Robert Palmer
Quex Park, Birchington, CT7 0BH
Tel: 07747 815980
Email: palmerwoodart@btinternet.com
Robert is well known for his unique wildlife and
figure sculptures. This year has seen the
development of his work to include sculptured
everyday objects as pieces of art. All types of
carving commissions are considered including
house and business signs.
The Churchyard Tap, Lime and Elm 125.00
Henry and Jane
Liz Cook
Handmade from
organic wool and dyed
using eco friendly
dyes. No electricity is
used in the
manufacturing process
and there is no waste produced.
Available through ArrowSmiths,
Charlotte Street, Broadstairs or on-line.
www.henryandjayne.co.uk
Floral felt vase 34.95
Oscar Road
Marina OLoughlin,
Oscar Road, Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 872442
www.oscarroadbroadstairs.com
Unusual seaside and retro-themed fun
fabric make up these cushions. Custom-made
with 100% cotton. Great for the conservatory or
the beach-hut.
Large cushions: 25.00
Thanet Beading
Patricia Woodford, Quex Park, Birchington
Tel: 07877 873370
www.mythanetbeadingclasses.co.uk
Patricia creates beautiful hand-crafted bead jewellery,
from the tiniest of rings to a full-blown wedding
tiara. Commissions accepted for weddings and
special occasions, as well as supplying beads and
crystals. Beading classes held throughout the year.
Tiaras price on application
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Farmers Market
O
n the last Sunday morning of every month between 10am
and 1pm, green gastronomes from far and wide flock to
the Cliftonville Farmers Market, voted winner of the 'Best
Farmers Market in Kent' in 2006, 2007 and 2008, to stock up
from the mouth-watering array of organic and natural foods.
Established in 2001 and entirely run by volunteers from the
Cliftonville Residents Association Committee, the award-winning
market is situated on the clifftops with stunning sea views, and
provides local residents and visitors with the opportunity to buy
wholesome fresh produce direct from the farmer or producer.
Artisan loaves and cheeses, fresh eggs, golden honey and delicious
homemade jams and chutneys, high quality seasonal fruit and
vegetables, wild game sourced within Kent and pure farm-pressed
fruit juices are just some of the tasty foods on sale to tempt the
famished foodie.
The market is also a great place to buy unusual handmade or
homemade original gifts for all occasions while green fingers will be
kept happy with the extensive range of colourful flowers, plants and
gardening gear.
Farmers Market
Stoneground Wholemeal Loaves 1.50
Paul Hollywood Artisan Breads
Tel: 01304 841115
www.paulhollywood.com
Ashmore Kentish Farmhouse Cheese,
smoked over oak chippings from ancient
woodland. 2 per 100g
Tel: 01227 751741
www.cheesemakersofcanterbury.co.uk
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A selection of homemade
jams, marmalades and
chutneys, including Zesty
Blueberry Marmalade,
Orange and Coriander
Marmalade, Plum and
Cherry Brandy Jam,
Chunky Pear and Walnut
Chutney. Various prices.
Waterfall Homemade Produce
Tel: 01843 296198
Large free range eggs
2.20 per dozen
Milton and Diane Haworth
Tel: 01227 752040
Cliftonville Farmers Market
The Oval Lawns, Cliftonville,
Margate. Last Sunday of every
month 10am-1pm.
Tel: 01843 226033
Westgate Gardening Service
Unique local service.
Eco-friendly traditional methods.
Tel: Denise 07812 754618
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Enjoy the fruits of
T
he summer sees an abundance of
fresh fish along our coastline, and
nothing is more of a seaside treat than
a bag of fresh fish and chips on the jetty.
In season during the summer months are
mackerel, with their fabulous petrol-glossy
skin, sardines, herring and pilchards. All
super-healthy, and rich in essential omega-3
fatty acid. Just imagine them, filleted and
barbequed, their skins blistering and crisp,
served with a hunk of fresh bread glorious!
Alison, who opened Temples fish stall, on
Broadstairs jetty, in 2008 says,
There is excellent fish being caught
around the Goodwin Sands, which we can
offer people dabs, dover sole, bass. And
we always have a good supply of local
seafood.
Open on Fridays and at weekends, Alison
is happy to advise customers on how best
to prepare and cook the fish,
Fish such as mackerel are best served
with a sharp accompaniment, for example
a gooseberry sauce, to counter-balance the
natural oil.
Ramsgate residents and visitors can also
purchase fish in the harbour, at Cannons
stall. Selling fish in the harbour since
2007, the Cannon family has their own
boats so they know exactly where to find
the freshest of fish for their clients. And
there is no danger that anyone will be lost
overboard as Ian Cannon is also the local
lifeboat coxswain.
Amongst the fish on display was the
exceptionally ugly grey gurnard. Ian
assures me that it actually tastes delicious
once baked, though I would advise lopping
off its head before serving.
I think many people are reluctant to buy
fish because they dont know what to do
with it, he says. But there are so many
different methods of cooking and styles of
serving fish. Its easily as versatile as meat,
and better for you.
If you would like to enjoy your fish dish, but
have somebody else cook it for you, then
you are in luck. The restaurants in Thanet
Cannon's fish stall in Ramsgate. Picture by Jo Scott
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take advantage of the locally sourced fish
and place it high on their menus.
Atlantis, on Ramsgates Harbour Parade,
specialises in seafood and fish. Head chef
Richard Bath says,
We use local suppliers all the time.
Cannons fish stall in the harbour and
Eddie Gilberts on Ramsgate High Street
stock good quality fish all year round.
The seafood platters at Atlantis groan with
an assortment of lobster, scallops, moules
marinire, rock oysters and green-lipped
mussels.
One of their specials is a delicate pan-fried
sea bass with saffron broth, served with
fresh vegetables.
Take 2 medium sea bass fillets, score the
skins and rub with sea salt flakes. Leave them
to one side while you make a saffron broth.
For the broth, soak a pinch of saffron
strands in half a cup of warm water. Sweat
finely chopped spring onion, a teaspoon of
pured garlic in butter and a dash of oil,
which stops the butter burning. When the
onion is soft, add two diced, boiled new
potatoes, a pea-sized lump of vegetable
boullion paste, the saffron and the soaking
water. Leave it to simmer.
Now, back to the fish. Lightly brush the skin
with olive oil and place, skin side down in a
hot frying pan. Cook for about two minutes
then carefully turn the fillets over.
Quickly blitz the broth with a blender or
crush through a fine sieve. Serve the fillets
on a bed of buttery mash, and pour the
broth around the plate. The result is
delicious fillets of delicate, flaky fish under
a crisp skin, perfectly complemented by
the silky saffron broth.
In Broadstairs, the Bayside Brasserie shows
equal commitment to sourcing local
quality food. So much so that David
Sworder, proprietor, has been given a
Green Tourism Award.
Their two course mid-week lunches for
7.50 are very popular as is the Ramsgate
cod with an organic beer batter. Chef Tony
Davis prepared one of his favourite dishes
for me of roast brill and bean cassoulet.
Prepare the cassoulet first by sauting
100g sliced leeks, and 40g chopped
parsley stalks in butter and a dash of oil.
Add 100g tomato puree, 800g borlotti
beans and 400g butter beans. Add 1/4pt
fish stock and leave to simmer gently.
This recipe needs four brill fillets, about
250g/ 8oz per person, carefully checking
them for small bones. Bake at 175oC for
10-15 minutes.
While the fish is cooking, quickly wilt 2
bunches of chopped watercress and 1/2
bunch of sorrel in a pan for about one
minute, then add 1/4 glass of dry white
wine. Reduce by half, take off the heat and
stir in 1/2 pt double cream. Gently reheat,
but dont allow it to boil. Serve the fish on
top of the cassoulet with the sauce
arranged around the plate. The robust
cassoulet is generally thought of in meaty
terms, so this combination was a surprise
a very scrumptious surprise.
Both the recipes prepared by Atlantis and
Bayside Brasserie are simple in their
approach, and easily cooked at home, so I
was curious to see whether my restaurant of
choice in Margate, the Indian Princess on
King Street, would produce a recipe beyond
the capabilities of the Joe in the street.
Executive chef Dev Biswal is so passionate
about food that it almost hurts.
I like to examine the molecular
construction of food and then balance
ingredients so that they complement each
other to create a perfectly balanced dish.
For example, did you know that sherry and
madeira are best to accompany dishes with
coriander due to the presence of aliphatic
aldehydes in the fresh herb as well as these
wines? Drop that into a dinner party
conversation and see how that
conversation comes to a grinding halt.
The dish Dev chose to offer me was an
exquisite local skate wing, char-grilled with
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The Indian Princess:
Chargrilled skate wing with ginger and cardamom. Picture by Jo Scott
ginger and cardamom. A king amongst fish
the skate may be, but it wears a knights
armour so ask the fishmonger to skin and
fillet the wing for you.
This dish requires the fish, two 500gms
skate fillets, to be marinated twice, the first
time in 20ml of lemon juice and salt for 30
minutes. The second marinade uses
50gms yoghurt, 3/4 teaspoon red chilli
powder, 3/4 teaspoon garam masala, 1
teaspoon of carom seeds , 1/2 teaspoon
of turmeric powder, a paste of 2 teaspoons
of ginger, 5 crushed cloves of garlic and
75mls of mustard oil. Leave the fish in this
for about one hour.
Pre-heat the grill and cook the spiced
wings on a high heat for around 8-10
minutes, turning once. Skate should not be
under-cooked, like tuna, but over-cooking
will cause the strands of flesh to break up.
The flavours may have been complex but
the recipe certainly was not. Subtle spices
lent against the ribs of the skate, the flesh
of which just melted in my mouth. My
only regret was that this was a first course
and not a main one.
My fishy journey around Thanet has
certainly been an enjoyable one. Ethically,
eating fish continues to be a difficult issue,
with limited stocks and reduced quotas, but
if we choose fish according to the seasons,
and accept the advice of our local
fishmongers, we should still be eating
quality, locally caught fish for years to come.
And its good to know, as Atlantis, Bayside
Brasserie and the Indian Princess have
illustrated, that a simple fish can easily be
transformed into some quite, quite
wonderful?
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Atlantis Seafood Restaurant:
Pan-fried sea bass in saffron broth. Picture by Jo Scott
The Bayside Brasserie: Roast brill and bean cassoulet. Picture by Jo Scott
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A century of sundaes
M
ention Broadstairs and recollections
abound of childhood summer
holidays spent on Viking Bay,
Punch and Judy shows, donkey rides, fish
and chips, and hand-made Italian ice cream,
or more specifically Morellis.
Morellis, on Broadstairs sea front is the
epitome of the 1950s Italian coffee bars
and ice cream parlours that dotted
Britains seaside, a phenomenon that
began to liven up the countrys coastal
resorts in the 1930s. One of only a few left,
Morellis is a shrine to retro design, in all
its pink glory, from the Lloyd Loom wicker
seats, to the curvilinear suspended ceiling,
the formica table tops to the pink booths,
not to forget the original juke box and soda
fountain. People travel miles to sit here;
this is seriously cool kitsch.
My grandfather, Guiseppe, loved to draw
and design, and this interior is purely
down to his vision he designed it and
then commissioned local builders,
carpenters etc to build it, explains Nito, a
fifth generation Morelli, who continues to
carry the passion that his forefathers
brought with them from the small village
of San Andrea in southern Italy.
Then, of course, theres the ice cream. We
are talking the ultimate in gelato, up to 18
flavours made fresh every day on site from
all natural ingredients, including fresh
cream, sugar, eggs and milk, with flavours
ranging from the classic favourites of
vanilla, chocolate and strawberry, to
cappuccino, pistachio and honeycomb. All
deliciously creamy, and served on their own
in cups or cones, or, for pure indulgence, as
VOLUPTUOUS,
HAND-MADE ITALIAN ICE
CREAM CAN BE FOUND
IN MANY OF THIS
COUNTRYS SEASIDE
RESORTS. KIKI CASE
TAKES A LOOK AT HOW
THANET BECAME HOME
TO ONE OF THE MOST
FAMOUS OF THEM.
Morelli's introduced hand-made Italian ice cream to Thanet. Picture by David Case
elaborate sundaes, served in hand-blown
murano glassware and topped with fruits,
nuts, cherries, wafers, umbrellas, chocolate
sticks, whipped cream to name a few.
Morellis ice cream now has the kind of
following of which the first generation of
these Italian ice cream men could only have
dreamt. It was voted Best Ice Cream by the
Sunday Express, the Mail on Sunday called
Morellis a special experience, and The
Sunday Times said, the Morelli family has
been making ice cream for almost a century,
and the experience shows in the fabulously
smooth and creamy results. Morellis gained
wider public awareness, when it opened its
concession at Harrods in 2003. Soon after,
shoppers at Selfridges in Birmingham, and
Harrods 102 in West London were able to
indulge in the voluptuous desserts. Bibi
Morelli, great granddaughter of Mario, who
opened the original flagship store in 1932 in
Broadstairs, has joined the family business
and is expanding it through high profile
parlours and international franchising. There
are franchises already in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait,
Dubai and Monaco, with plans afoot for
further stores in cities from Cape Town to
Moscow. Morellis even offers a customised
service, as Bibi explains,
We noticed the growing trend for tailor-
made everything, and decided we could
offer our customers a bespoke service,
creating a totally unique ice cream for
them. This has essentially rendered our
repertoire endless, with any creation
possible from parmesan and pear to pink
gin and tonic, from ricotta and honey to
mango mojito. The choices are endless!
All this is a far cry from the businesss
humble beginnings. It was Italian
immigrants, who introduced ice cream to
Britain at the turn of the twentieth century
as a street food, peddling ice creams in cities
such as London, Manchester and Glasgow
from painted carts, crying, Gelati, ecco un
poco! This is believed to be the origins of
the term hokey pokey men and the words
hokey pokey for ice cream. Through sheer
hard work, determination and an
entrepreneurial instinct, these ice cream
carts became kiosks in slum quarters and
eventually luxurious parlours in city centres.
In fact, it was in Portstewart in Northern
Ireland that Guiseppe Morelli established the
family trade. In the 1920s, his son, Mario,
moved to Glasgow, selling his hand made ice
cream from a wheelbarrow. In the early
1930s, Mario, moved to the other side of the
United Kingdom to Broadstairs and opened
his first ice cream parlour and cappuccino
bar, overlooking Viking Bay. It was a truly
family concern, with his three young sons
helping out as soon as they were able to write
their names, drying teaspoons for pocket
money. Everything was done to the familys
best ability, with ice cream served in silver
dishes and eaten with silver spoons. The
menu was simple: vanilla or strawberry ice
cream, with chocolate or raspberry sauce,
and the most popular dishes were the North
and South Poles ice cream sandwiched in
wafer biscuits and topped with cream and
sauce, and the Knickerbocker Glory, still a
universal favourite.
Whilst the second world war and the
rationing of sugar and milk made ice cream
making difficult, the resourceful Italians rose
to the challenge, sourcing ingredients
however they could and selling ice cream as
frozen ice or ice pops, and scooping it
onto small square sheets of greaseproof
paper, from which customers could lick
it.The post-war years saw a boom in their
business. Morellis would be open from 8am
to 10pm, with families flocking in to enjoy
ice creams, soda floats, milkshakes, iced
horlicks and, of course, coffee, and young
people meeting by the juke box. Seeing the
popularity of their shop, the three sons made
a proposition to their father. Bibi recounts,
My grandfather, Guiseppe, and his two
brothers, observing that the shop was still
busy at 10 in the evening, suggested to their
father that they keep the shop open later and
be allowed to keep whatever extra money was
made. Their father agreed, not thinking much
would come of it, but was proved wrong
when the boys took an extra 800 that year!
It was in the 1960s, when Guiseppe took
over the reigns, that the business expanded,
with a greater choice in ice cream flavours
and the introduction of cappuccino and
espresso, and further outlets opening in
Kent. This bullish approach continued when
his son, Marino, took over in the 70s. Marino
saw that, whilst ice cream suited the seaside
trade, there was an opportunity inland for
cappuccino bars. He created his own blend
of Italian coffee from 100% high quality
Arabica beans, and Morellis Cappuccino
once boasted 30 bars in shopping malls
across the UK. But it was his passion and
unwavering belief in their hand made ice
cream and a driven persistence that brought
the company to the attention of Harrods.
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O
ver the decades, Thanet has been
home to several Italian ice cream
and coffee bars, most of which seem
to somehow be linked to the Morelli family.
Maurice Chiappini, whose eponymous
coffee bar boasts possibly the best spot in
Broadstairs, helped out at Morellis as a
young man, when his own father was
working there.
In 1978, the Chiappinis bought their
current site from the Morellis and turned it
into a thriving ice cream and coffee bar,
offering, in addition, authentic hot Italian
food, including pizzas made in a pizza oven.
Ice cream was hand churned by them, and
included favourite Italian flavours, such as
tiramisu, pistachio and amaretto.
By the nineties, they had 10 outlets, both in
Thanet and some as far away as Maidstone.
Now, however, the ice cream has taken a
back seat, and, whilst it is still on offer, the
caf concentrates more on its coffees and
teas, and delicious Italian cakes and pastries.
Chiappinis has a devoted following, with
some regulars travelling from as far away as
Canterbury and Herne Bay.
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Magnificent 1920s Style Hotel as featured on TV.
On arrival for our Sunday roast luncheon
delightful music will greet you from
our resident pianist Nick Capoci.
Sunday 5 course luncheon 15.95
(Pre booking essential)
Walpole Restaurant available for
Weddings, Functions and Breakfast meetings
Try our scrumptious cream teas
with homemade scones in our
Veranda Tea rooms with sea views
Conferencing & small meeting room facilities
available by the hour
Lounge bar open to non residents
Resturant and Tea Room open from 7am Daily
Fifth Avenue, Cliftonville CT9 2JJ
Telephone: 01843 221703
email: info@walpolebayhotel.co.uk
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Pelosi's popular knickerbocker glory. Picture by David Case
I can see why. Once you have sipped an al
fresco cappuccino, whilst taking in the
glorious view of Viking Bay and the
promenade, with the sun warming your
face, you will want to return.
Ramsgate is the home of the only other
producer left here of hand-made Italian ice
cream currently. Pelosi, on the Harbour
Parade, overlooking the marina, is run by
Luigi Pelosi, whose father, Louis, opened
his first shop in 1945.
Luigi and Marino Morelli are first cousins,
and it seems that the hunger for producing
top quality, authentic gelato runs in the
blood. Luigi still makes his own ice cream
daily, lovingly hand churning it himself,
and producing up to 30 different flavours,
and displaying 18 of these. Though both
recipes are balanced in Italy, the Pelosi
recipe differs slightly to the Morelli one, as
the dairy fat is replaced by vegetable fat,
making it less rich.
He also offers a range of refreshing, and
sometimes unusual, sorbets, including a
sugar-free one made from carrots, lemon
and orange.
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RESTAURANT & TAKEAWAY
Specialising in traditional, high quality
fish & chips. Fish caught locally.
Why not eat in our
clean, comfortable
restaurant and bring
your own wine!
(no corkage charge)
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58-60 High Street, Minster, Nr Ramsgate CT12 4AB
01843 822268
OPEN 11.30am 9.30pm Mon to Sat
Rice Bowl
Restaurant . Established 1961
In the Old Town of Margate
We have an a la carte and specialist
vegetarian menu, plus a wide selection of
traditional dishes, served in a modern, air
-conditioned, non smoking restaurant
Take away & home delivery service
Disabled Access.
7 & 8 Market Street,
Margate CT9 1EU
01843 223750
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Morellis
14 Victoria Parade, Broadstairs
CT10 1QS
Tel: 01843 862500
www.morellis.com
Open: Winter weekdays
8am/weekends 8.30am-5pm.
Summer weekdays
8am/weekends 8.30am-5pm
(open till 10pm during the
summer holidays).
Chiappinis
1 The Parade, Prospect House,
Broadstairs CT10 1NB
Tel: 01843 865051
Open: Winter 9am-4pm.
Summer 8.30am-5.30pm
(occasionally 10pm).
Pelosi
76 Harbour Parade, Ramsgate
CT11 8LP
Tel: 01843 593585
Open: March to October, 7 days
from 9.30am-5.30pm. November
to February, weekends only.
PAD THAI NOODLE LOUNGE
Authentic Thai Cuisine
Children very welcome
Spend 30, receive a 10% discount
40 Albion Street Broadstairs
Tel: 01843 868762 to book your table
Open Mon-Sun 12-2.30 & 6-11pm
AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE
Overlooking the Royal Harbour
Open Monday Sunday. Noon 2.30pm. 6pm 11pm
810 Albion Hill, Ramsgate CT11 8HG
01843 593287 booking advisable
Free delivery for orders over 15 within 3 miles radius
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The Winter Gardens, Fort Crescent,
Margate, Kent, CT9 1HX
Tel: 01843 296111/292795
Maison Dieu is registered for
wedding ceremonies and with the
The Winter Gardens offers full
seminar & conference facilities
available specialise in:
Family Celebrations
Wedding Receptions
Corporate Events
Outside Catering
Charity Functions
Allow our experienced staff to
advise you and take away the
pressure of organising your
special event
Inclusive packages arranged
to suit your budget
Can you find us?
The Dog & Duck
Plucks Gutter
CT3 1JB
For a friendly welcome
Good food and drink
Fantastic scenery
and Sunday lunchtime
entertainment
Dogs and children welcome
Great river walks
Lost?
call 01843 821264
Free tea
or coffee
With this advert
Plucks Gutter, Nr Stourmouth, Kent CT3 1JB
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ALI RAJ INDIAN
RESTAURANT
Indian
65 Canterbury Road,
Margate CT9 5AS
Tel: 01843 297151
CAF DE CHINA
Chinese
8 Marine Gardens,
Margate CT9 1UN
Tel: 01843 224428
CAF G
Snacks
1 High Street,
Margate CT9 1DL
Tel: 01843 225600
COSMO
Chinese
1st Floor, Dreamland, Marine
Terrace, Margate CT9 1XJ
Tel: 01843 296668
GIORGIOS
Italian
19 Marine Gardens,
Margate CT9 1UH
Tel: 01843 293500
H20 BAR AND KITCHEN
International
44 High Street,
Margate CT9 1DS
Tel: 01843 299856
HUNGRY HORSE
English
The Wheatsheaf, Northdown
Park Road, Margate CT9 3LN
Tel: 01843 571491
LESTERS
English
162 Ramsgate Road,
Margate CT9 4EZ
Tel: 01843 224403
MILOS FAMILY BAR
AND PARTY VENUE
English
186 High Street,
Margate CT9 1JZ
Tel: 07772 853733
MONSOON
Indian
Margate CT9 5JW
Tel: 01843 226666
NEWBYS WINE BAR
AND BRASSERIE
Wine Bar
1 Market Street,
Margate CT9 1EU
Tel: 01843 292888
NO 6
Brasserie
6 Market Place, Old Town,
Margate CT9 1EM
Tel: 01843 295603
RICE BOWL
RESTAURANT
Chinese
7, 8 and 8A Market Street,
Margate CT9 1EU
Tel: 01843 223750
ROKKA
Snacks
2-14 High Street,
Margate CT9 1DL
Tel: 01843 599999
SIMLA BRASSERIE
370 Northdown Road,
Cliftonville, Margate CT9 3PQ
Tel: 01843 221089
THE BANGKOK THAI
RESTAURANT
Thai
1 Northdown Parade/
Prices Avenue, Cliftonville,
Margate CT9 2NR
Tel: 01843 224777
THE BELLE VUE
TAVERN
English
159 Northdown Road,
Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2PA
Tel: 01843 292145
THE BLUES GRILL
English
29 Eastern Esplanade,
Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2HL
Email: themalvern@aol.com
Tel: 01843 290192
THE HARBOUR
CAF BAR
English
10 The Parade,
Margate CT9 1EZ
Tel: 01843 290110
THE INDIAN PRINCESS
Indian
44 King Street,
Margate CT9 1QE
Tel: 01843 231504
THE ORANGERY
English
21-27 Eastern Esplanade,
Cliftonville, Margate CT9 2HL
Email: info@smithscourt.co.uk
Tel: 01843 222310
TRATTORIA PIZZERIA
ROSARIA
Italian
12-15 Albert Terrace,
Margate CT9 1UJ
Tel: 01843 226866
TY-8
Chinese
38 Northdown Road,
Margate CT9 2RW
Tel: 01843 225888
WALPOLE BAY HOTEL
AND RESTAURANT
English
Fifth Avenue, Clifftonville,
Margate CT9 2JJ
Email: info
@walpolebayhotel.co.uk
Tel: 01843 221703
WEST COAST BAR
King Street, Margate CT9 1HD
Tel: 07967 028844
PAVS CAF
Caf
St Mildreds Gardens,
Westgate-on-Sea
Tel: 01843 831851
REGENCY TANDOORI
Indian
9 Station Road,
Westgate-on-Sea CT8 8RB
Tel: 01843 831412
ST AUGUSTINES
English
Westgate-on-Sea CT8 8NL
Email: info
@staugustines.uk.com
Tel: 0800 389 4001
TAJ MAHAJ
Indian
18 Cuthbert Road,
Westgate-on-Sea CT8 8NR
Tel: 01843 835626
THE BEANO CAF
Snacks
5d Station Road,
Westgate-on-Sea CT8 8RB
Tel: 01843 832222
WESTGATE-ON-SEA
MARGATE
THE MAD POTTER
English
42 Station Road,
Westgate-on-Sea CT8 8QY
Tel: 01843 835723
THE NOTTINGHAM
CASTLE
English
20 Beach Road,
Westgate-on-Sea CT8 8AD
Tel: 01843 832155
THE SWAN
English
75 Sea Road,
Westgate-on-Sea CT8 8QG
Tel: 01843 831401
CHRISTIES WINE BAR
Wine Bar
1-3 Station Road,
Birchington CT7 9RD
Tel: 01843 847847
ROYAL DRAGON
Chinese
8 Station Road,
Birchington CT7 9DQ
Tel: 01843 840888
TANDOORI NITE
Indian
64 Station Road,
Birchington CT7 9RA
Tel: 01843 848244
THAI HOUSE
RESTAURANT
Thai
3 The Square,
Birchington CT7 9AE
Tel: 01843 841760
THE ACRON INN
English
6 Park Lane, Birchington
Tel: 01843 841196
THE GARDEN
RESTAURANT
English
Quex House, Quex Park,
Birchington CT7 0BH
Tel: 01843 842168
THE MINNIS BAR AND
RESTAURANT
English
The Parade, Minnis Bay,
Birchington CT7 9QP
Tel: 01843 841844
THE BELL INN
English
The Street, St Nicholas-at-
Wade CT7 0NT
Tel: 01843 847250
THE SUN INN
English
The Street, St Nicholas-at-
Wade CT7 0NP
Tel: 01843 847665
KINGS HEAD
English
Canterbury Road,
Sarre CT7 0JY
Tel: 01843 847799
THE CROWN INN
English
Cherry Brandy House,
Ramsgate Rd, Sarre CT7 0LF
Tel: 01843 847808
ARCHIES
Caf
58-60 High Street, Minster-
in-Thanet CT12 4AB
Tel: 01843 822268
DRAGON INN
Chinese
2 Monkton Road, Minster-
in-Thanet CT12 4EA
Tel: 01843 822371
MINSTER TANDOORI
Tandoori
1 High Street, Minster-in-
Thanet CT112 4BU
Tel: 01843 822517
MORTONS FORK
RESTAURANT AND
WINE BAR
English
42 Station Road, Minster-
in-Thanet CT12 4BZ
Tel: 01843 823000
ASK
Italian
Road, Broadstairs CT10 2BF
Tel: 01843 869285
AQUA 43
English
43 Albion Street,
Broadstairs CT10 1NE
Tel: 01843 862559
BALLARDS
English
6-12 Albion Terrace,
Broadstairs CT10 1AN
Tel: 01843 868071
BAYSIDE BRASSERIE
English
54 Albion Street,
Broadstairs CT10 1NF
Tel: 01843 867150
BEACHES CAF BAR
English
49 Albion Street,
Broadstairs CT10 1NF
Tel: 01843 600065
BREAD AND ROSES
Snacks
7-11 Albion Street,
Broadstairs CT10 1LU
Tel: 01843 861177
BROADSTARIS
PAVILION
Snacks
The Harbour,
Broadstairs CT10 1EU
Tel: 01843 600999
BROADSTAIRS
TANDOORI
Indian
41 Albion Street,
Tel: 01843 865653
CASA DON TODOS
Mediterranean
1-5 Harbour Street,
Broadstairs CT10 1LP
Tel: 01843 861400
CHINA INN
Chinese
8 Charlotte Street,
Broadstairs CT10 1LR
Tel: 01843 600387
CHIQUITO
Mexican
Tel: 01843 579320
BROADSTAIRS
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CONTINENTAL CORNER
English
11-13 Charlotte Street,
Broadstairs CT10 1LR
Tel: 01843 865805
CONNELLS LOUNGE
BAR
Snacks
19 High Street,
Broadstairs CT10 1LP
Tel: 01843 869895
CRAMPTONS
Snacks
139 High Street,
Broadstairs CT10 1NG
Tel: 01843 860428
ESMAS MEZE BAR
Mediterranean
37 Albion Street,
Tel: 01843 861485
FRANKIE AND BENNYS
Italian
Tel: 01843 605110
HARPERS WINE BAR
AND RESTAURANT
Specialist
8 Harbour Street,
Broadstairs CT10 1ET
Tel: 01843 602494
LA JOULES
Snacks
4 High Street,
Broadstairs CT10 1LH
Tel: 01843 869275
MARIOTTS
Italian
38 York Street,
Broadstairs CT10 1PB
Tel: 01843 865070
MILLK
Snacks
1 Oscar Road,
Broadstairs CT10 1QJ
Tel: 01843 579799
MORELLIS
Snacks
14 Victoria Parade,
Tel: 01843 862500
NANDOS S
Portuguese
Tel: 01843 866329
OSCAR ROAD CAF
Snacks
15 Oscar Road,
Broadstairs CT10 1QJ
Tel: 01843 872442
OSTERIA PIZZERIA
POSILLIPO
Italian
14 Albion Street,
Tel: 01843 601133
PAD THAI
Thai
40 Albion Street,
Tel: 01843 868762
PEENS GASTRO BAR
Specialist
8 Victoria Parade,
Tel: 01843 861289
PENINSULA
RESTAURANT
Chinese
2 Vicarage Street, St Peters,
Broadstairs CT10 2SG
Tel: 01843 866302
PHILEAS FOGG
RESTAURANT
Specialist
19-21 Albion Street,
Email: reservations
@phileasfogg-restaurant.co.uk
Tel: 01843 866500
PULCINELLA
Italian
23-27 Harbour Street,
Tel: 01843 862408
PREZZO
Italian
16-18 Albion Street,
Tel: 01843 871188
RESTAURANT
EXQUISITE
Specialist
39 Albion Street,
Email: info
@exquisite-restaurant.co.uk
Tel: 01843 863663
SINATRAS
Caf
92 High Street,
Broadstairs CT10 1JJ
SPICE COTTAGE
TANDOORI
RESTAURANT
Indian
2-4 Dundonald Road,
Broadstairs CT10 1PE
Tel: 01843 603017
TAMARIND
Indian
1 Albion Street,
Tel: 01843 860100
TARTAR FRIGATE
English
37 Harbour Street,
Tel: 01843 862013
THAI FOUR TWO
Thai
42 York Street,
Broadstairs CT10 1PB
Tel: 01843 862925
THE CAPTAIN DIGBY
English
Whiteness Road, Kingsgate
Bay, Broadstairs CT10 3QH
Tel: 01843 867764
THE FAYRENESS
English
Marine Drive, Kingsgate,
Broadstairs CT10 3LG
Email: info@fayreness.co.uk
Tel: 01843 868641
THE SMOOTHIE BOAT
Snacks
Kiosk 4, Eldon Place,
Victoria Parade,
Tel: 07975 742117
WINDYS MILKSHAKE
BAR
Snacks
45 Albion Street,
AGE AND SONS
English
Charlotte Court, Ramsgate
Tel: 01843 851515
ALEXANDRA
RISTORANTE ITALIANO
Italian
70 Harbour Parade,
Ramsgate CT11 8LP
Email: info
@alexandraristorante.co.uk
Tel: 01843 590595
RAMSGATE
ATLANTIS SEAFOOD
RESTAURANT
Specialist
66 Harbour Parade,
Ramsgate CT11 8LN
Email: reception
@oakhotel.co.uk
Tel: 01843 581582
BON APPETITE
RESTAURANT
Specialist
4 Westcliffe Arcade,
Ramsgate CT11 8LW
Tel: 01843 852750
BYTES
Caf
26 Harbour Street,
Ramsgate CT11 8HA
Tel: 01843 581618
CAVALLINO
Mediterranean
28 Harbour Street,
Ramsgate CT11 8HA
Tel: 01843 570280
CHINA GARDEN
Chinese
57 High Street,
Ramsgate CT11 9RJ
Tel: 01843 588058
CHINA OCEAN
Chinese
16 Harbour Street,
Ramsgate CT11 8HA
Tel: 01843 594646
CORBYS TEA ROOMS
Snacks
18-20 York Street,
Ramsgate CT11 9DS
Tel: 01843 586078
ENOTECA BAR
Wine Bar
62 Harbour Parade,
Ramsgate CT11 8LN
Tel: 01843 591953
HOTEL DE VILLE
English
45 Grange Road,
Ramsgate CT11 9LR
Tel: 01843 592289
INDIAN LOUNGE
Indian
6 Westcliff Arcade,
Ramsgate CT11 8LH
Tel: 01843 580290
LA MAGNOLIA
Mediterranean
9-12 Westcliff Arcade,
Ramsgate CT11 8LH
Tel: 01843 580477
MILES BAR
Snacks
Harbour Parade,
Ramsgate CT11 8LN
Tel: 01843 585008
PATOGH CAF
RESTAURANT
Specialist
2 Effingham Street,
Ramsgate CT11 9AT
Tel: 01843 852631
PIZZA EXPRESS
Italian
52 Harbour Parade,
Ramsgate CT11 8LW
Tel: 01843 592186
RAMSGATE TANDOORI
Indian
17 Harbour Street,
Ramsgate CT11 8HA
Tel: 01843 589134
ROKKA
Snacks
64 Harbour Parade,
Ramsgate CT11 8LN
Email: bookings@rokka.com
Tel: 01843 599999
www.rokka.com
ROYAL RESTAURANT
English
Harbour Parade,
Ramsgate CT11 8HA
Tel: 01843 592121
SIAM KITCHEN
Thai
8-10 Albion Hill,
Ramsgate CT11 8HG
Tel: 01843 593287
SIR STANLEY GRAY
English
The Pegwell Bay Hotel,
81 Pegwell Road,
Ramsgate CT11 0NJ
Tel: 01843 599590
ST LAWRENCE
TANDOORI
Indian
9 High Street, Ramsgate
CT11 0QH
Tel: 01843 852255
ST LAWRENCE TAVERN
English
High Street,
Ramsgate CT11 0QP
Tel: 01843 592337
SURIN THAI
RESTAURANT
Thai
30 Harbour Street,
Ramsgate CT11 8HA
Email: info
@surinrestaurant.co.uk
Tel: 01843 592001
SYMPHONY CAF
RESTAURANT
Chinese
37 Harbour Street,
Ramsgate CT11 8HA
Tel: 01843 599899
THAI STYLE
Thai
1-2 Westcliff Arcade,
Ramsgate CT11 8LH
Tel: 01843 585505
THE BELGIAN CAF
Snacks
98 Harbour Parade,
Ramsgate CT11 8LU
Tel: 01843 587925
THE BELLE VUE
English
Pegwell Road,
Ramsgate CT11 0NJ
Tel: 01843 593991
THE CHURCHILL PUB
AND RESTAURANT
English
19-22 Paragon,
Ramsgate CT11 9JX
Tel: 01843 587862
THE FOY BOAT
English
8 Sion Hill,
Ramsgate CT11 9HZ
Tel: 01843 591198
THE JAZZ ROOMS
Snacks
88 Harbour Parade,
Ramsgate CT11 8LP
Tel: 01843 595459
TWIN DRAGONS
CHINESE RESTAURANT
Chinese
92 Queen Street,
Ramsgate CT11 9ER
Tel: 01843 851888
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kids
Schools out for
summer
AT LAST SUMMER IS UPON US, THOSE WONDERFUL BALMY DAYS, LONG
EVENINGS, AND, OF COURSE THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS AND WITH THEM THE
PROSPECT OF ENTERTAINING THE CHILDREN FOR WEEKS ON END. PANIC NOT,
HELP IS AT HAND. THERE IS A WHOLE WORLD OF ACTIVITY IN THANET AND JULIE
MARSON HAS PUT TOGETHER A FEW SUGGESTIONS TO WHET YOUR APPETITE.
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hose with children aged around 7 to
11 can head over to Quex for an
August Adventure. Sign them up as
Quexplorers for 7, not only giving them
free access to the garden and museum for a
year, but also, for 2 per session, they can
take part in a host of activities based around
the theme of Victorian adventurers,
explorers and scientists, including Charles
Darwin and Major Percy Powell-Cotton
himself. Quex has joined forces with Thanet
Coastal Project, the Trust for Thanet
Archaeology and local performers
Scandalmongers to offer a range of shoreline
identification games, dig boxes, storytelling,
drawing and puzzles. There will be two
sessions per day 1-2pm and 2.30-3.30pm.
To book a place, call 01843 842168.
The Crampton Tower museum is
participating in the Childrens University
Passport to Learning scheme, which
encourages children to research and learn for
themselves. Apply for a Passport To Learning
and children collect stamps and hours of
accredited learning (contributing to the award
of a national certificate) to encourage them to
access a wide range of out-of-school learning
opportunities. The scheme is aimed at
children aged 7-11. For more details, take a
look at www.thechildrensuniversity.org The
museum is open throughout the summer
with a host of interactive displays and exhibits
and is always well worth a visit. Contact the
Crampton Tower Museum on 01843 871133
or www.cramptontower.co.uk
If music gets your child excited, then the
Ramsgate-based Pie Factory Music is a well
established and precious resource. It has
been providing free music and related arts
workshops for young people since 2001
and continues to offer a thriving programme
of workshops for all standards, including
vocals, keyboard, guitar and drums, MC
skills and music technology. Check out
their website www.piefactorymusic.comfor
their summer programme details or call
01843 596777.
Guitar and Bass tutor, Simon Pressley,
wants young people to get out of the
bedroom and into the band and, for the
second year, he is holding a Rock n Pop
School on Monday 24th to Friday 28th
August at a venue to be confirmed. Drum
Tutor Dave Neal, drummer with 1970s
rock icon Suzi Quattro, and members of
Purity, the band who became finalists in
the national talent competition Live and
Unsigned, will be sharing their
experiences. The young musicians, between
the ages of 11 to18, will be put into bands
according to their ability and then schooled
in band skills, techniques, timing, band
dynamics and different styles of songs. They
will then perform their work on a stage and
be awarded certificates. To enquire about
Rock n Pop School and to book a place,
contact Simon Pressley on 01843 863700.
Revolution Skatepark in Broadstairs has an
extensive programme of lessons and
activities for all abilities throughout the
year which includes Beginner Skate Days
during the summer holidays, and Skate
Camp, which is a programme of lessons,
games and fun in August. Visit
www.revolutionskatepark.co.uk or phone
01843 866707 for details.
Cricket is Englands national summer sport,
and Margate Cricket Club holds open soft
ball cricket nights for primary aged children
every Monday throughout the season until
September at their Hartsdown ground from
5-7pm. For one-to-one coaching in the
summer holidays, you can book sessions
with Tim Burleigh, sports master at
Wellesley House school and a Level 3 cricket
coach. Contact him on 01227 363167 or at
tim.burleigh@btinternet.com
There is no doubt that the beach is our
greatest natural playground and Thanet
Coast Projects summer programme is a
staple part of the fun. This year some of
their regular Seashore Safaris celebrate the
200th anniversary of Darwins discovery of
evolution, including Reculver on Saturday
4th July at 2pm. The Rock Doc will be
leading his popular walks on Sunday 28th
June (Stone Bay) and Thursday 30th July
(Kingsgate), and there is a series of
Wildlife Sailing Trips to the Seals, a four-
hour excursion which includes a visit onto
an offshore sandbank.
Take a look at their website
www.thanetcoast.org.uk for full details and
the August schedule, or call 01843 577672.
These are just a few of the exciting
activities Thanet has to offer, so do enjoy
your summer!
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Freya Rhodes:
a musical prodigy
IF THE FUTURE BELONGS TO THE YOUNG, THEN 10-YEAR-OLD FREYA RHODES
POSSESSES IT IN SPADES. COMING FROM A MUSICAL FAMILY, FREYA STARTED
PLAYING WHEN SHE WAS SIX AND NOW THIS HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED AND
GIFTED YOUNG PERFORMER FROM BROADSTAIRS HAS WON MORE ACCOLADES
AND TROPHIES THAN YOU CAN SHAKE A CONDUCTORS BATON AT.
N
ot content with winning four first
places at the Kent Competitive
Music Festival in November last
year, Freya swept the board at the recent
Thanet Music and Drama Festival, picking
up no fewer than five solo awards, the
trophy for Best Musician in the Pianoforte
Section and a further five awards with her
musical partner, 13 year old Dane Court
pupil Robert Evans, including 1st place
and a cup for Vocal Solo with
Accompaniment in the Vocal Section.
Hot on the heels of this success, Freya has
been invited to audition for a place at the
Kent Music Academy for musically gifted
children and is due to join the Kent
County Junior Choir, as the youngest
member, at Sutton Valance School, for a
residential Easter course and Benenden
School for a summer course. Together with
Robert, she will also be undertaking a
musical tour of Kent for charity in the
autumn, when the duo will become
available to perform at weddings and
christenings. In addition to all of this,
Freya plans to enter the Tipperary
International Song of Peace Contest early
next year and is currently searching for a
composer to write and record a song with
her for this contest.
Totally unfazed by her hectic schedule, this
delightfully poised and engaging young
musician also finds time for a full and
happy school life at St Lawrence College
Junior School, as well as numerous
hobbies including cooking, gardening, ice-
skating, walking her dog Taro on the beach
close to her home, and riding her beloved
pony, Saffron.
Words and picture: Deni Jirotka
Freya Rhodes, the 10-year-old gifted performer from Broadstairs.
Picture by Deni Jirotka
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Margate, Broadstairs
and Ramsgate
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO ACCOMMODATION IN
Viking Bay,
Broadstairs
Photograph by
Visit Britain
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Its a great place for refreshing
clifftop walks and healthy coastal
cycle rides, or for simply sitting in a
seafront restaurant watching the sun
glisten on the water. And all a short car or
train ride away from London.
Our unique location, on the southeastern
tip of Kent, affords us a more temperate
climate than other parts of the country
and we are closer to France than our
county town of Maidstone.
The Isle encompasses the famous seaside
resorts of Margate, Broadstairs and
Ramsgate, plus several coastal and rural
villages an exciting mix to explore
whilst our internationally important
coastline boasts 15 glorious sandy
beaches and bays, of which some hold the
prestigious Blue Flag award.
We have the longest continuous stretch of
chalk cliffs and the only Royal Harbour in
Britain. A brilliant way to discover our
coastline and some of our countryside is by
cycling the Viking Coastal Trail, one of the
best leisure cycle routes in Kent and suitable
for both experienced and novice cyclists.
There are also six themed mini-routes to
explore. Visit www.vikingcoastaltrail.co.uk
for further information.
If youre planning to visit and dont know
the area, or even if you have been before
but would like to discover more, book one
of our friendly Thanet Greeters. Based on
the Big Apple Greeter of New York, Thanet
had the first greeter programme in Europe,
and its completely free. Find out more
from www.thanet-greeters.org.uk.
Visitor Information Services
0870 264 6111 www.visitthanet.co.uk
Dining on the Piazza near Margate harbour
Photographs by Visit Britain
Looking out to sea at Botany Bay
Volkswagen Camper stops
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Margate
One of the first and most loved seaside resorts, Margate retains its
traditional charms of a long, golden sandy beach, arcades, candy
floss and seafood stalls, but its also developing into a modern
resort with a cultural edge.
Restaurants and cafs surround the piazza area by the harbour and
entice you in with the offer of delicious fresh snacks or gourmet
dinners, whilst just around the corner galleries and quirky shops
are waiting to be discovered in the Old Town, Margates up and
coming Cultural Quarter.
Explore the Harbour Arm with its caf, shop and offering studio
space for artists to work. See Mrs Booth, a 9ft high bronze Shell
Lady sculpture, named after the mistress of JMW Turner, Britains
best-known artist who was inspired by the area. From here there
is a great view of the development of Turner Contemporary.
Margate scores high on entertainment value too, with the Winter
Gardens and the Theatre Royal offering a variety of wonderful
productions, plus a casino, bars and nightclubs for those who like
to dance the night away.
Margates Summer Events
20-21 June
Margates Big Event
24-26 July
Big Sky Jazz Festival
21-23 August
Dippers and Dunkers
See events pages for further information.
Broadstairs
Broadstairs, with its quaint fishermans cottages, clifftop
promenade and seven beautiful sandy beaches, is wonderfully
unpretentious and unspoilt, and its easy to see how the town
attracted and inspired Charles Dickens, who spent many holidays
here. Visit Dickens House Museum, which commemorates the
novelists association with the town.
If you want to find out a bit more about the town and its other
famous past residents, visit Crampton Tower. Or pick up a Cliff
Top Delights leaflet from the Visitor Information Centre (located
in Dickens House Museum) and discover more about the great
buildings and gardens along the seafront.
The High Street and its offshoots are a great place to shop for
unusual gifts or a special treat, and two excellent ice cream parlours,
famous for their delicious homemade Italian ice cream and great
coffee, are good places to sit for a while and recharge your batteries.
The nightlife in Broadstairs is lively and varied. There are lots of
pubs and bars, some with entertainment, in which to sit and enjoy
a drink and chat, plus an amazing number of town and seafront
restaurants you could almost eat your way around the world.
Broadstairs Summer Events
20-24 June
Broadstairs Dickens Festival
7-14 August
See events pages
for further
information.
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Ramsgate
Ramsgate is home to the only Royal Harbour in the country
and has a sparkling marina, award-winning sandy beach, and
cliff tops that beg to be rambled.
The town has a great mix of larger chain stores and smaller
independent retailers, and each Friday and Saturday the streets
come to life as the weekly market sets up and traders vie with
each other for your attention.
Architecturally, Ramsgate is a feast for the eyes, with its stunning
sweep of Georgian terraces and its splendid squares with their
Georgian and Regency villas and central courtyards or tranquil
green gardens. It is also the site of this countrys first modern house,
The Grange, built by Augustus Pugin in 1843. You can follow in the
footsteps of the Pugin family with The Pugins A Ramsgate Town
Trail leaflet available from our Visitor Information Centres.
There are cafs, pubs and restaurants, some with spectacular views
across the harbour, where you can have anything from a traditional
full English breakfast to a superb evening meal of freshly caught
local fish and seafood scrumptious. Or simply sit along the
waterfront and watch the world go by, a great way to relax.
Ramsgates Summer Events
4-5 July
Ramsgate Rocks
31 July 2 August
Viking Extravaganza
10-15 August Ramsgate Week
See events pages for further information.
Villages
Our villages, along the coast and inland, are full of surprise
discovery. Steeped in history, both ancient and modern, they
offer rich variety for the visitor.
Coastal villages include Birchington, home to the remarkable
Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House and Gardens and beautiful
Minnis Bay, and Westgate-on-Sea, an elegant Edwardian village.
Both are great places to see stunning sunsets over the sea.
Sarre, Monkton, Minster, St. Nicholas-at-Wade and Acol are
located at the heart of the Isle and are all pretty rural villages
with fine churches and great country pubs. Discover the UKs
oldest inhabited building, Minster Abbey, take afternoon tea at
Sarre Windmill or visit Monkton Nature Reserve. Theres lots
to discover and some great country rambles to be had.
Nearby in Manston is one of the nations earliest aerodromes
and a great free attraction, RAF Manston Spitfire and Hurricane
Museum. The caf here is a great place to watch the planes at
Kent International Airport.
And lastly, but by no means least, picturesque St. Peters the
original settlement for which Broadstairs was a fishing outlet to
the sea. St. Peters village was Highly Commended in Virgin
Holidays sustainable tourism awards and is home to the award
winning St. Peters Village Tour.
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visitors guide
How to
get here
Situated on the East Kent coast Margate,
Broadstairs, Ramsgate and surrounding villages
are easily accessible by ferry, train,
plane or car.
I By Road
Excellent road links with the M20 and M2
motorways close by, providing easy links to
London and its airports via the M25 orbital
motorway. Helpful route planners:
www.multimap.com and
www.theaa.com
National Express runs a national network of
coach services. Express coaches run from
London Victoria to Margate, Broadstairs,
Ramsgate and villages and take
approximately 2 hours 50 minutes.
National Express coach service:
Tel: 08705 808080
Disabled persons travel helpline
Tel: 0121 423 8479
Textphone:
Tel: 0121 455 0086
www.nationalexpress.com
For information on
local bus services contact:
Stagecoach
Tel: 0870 243 3711 (general)
Tel: 0870 608 2608 (for information
on specific bus times or journeys).
Email: enquires.eastkent@stagecoachbus.com
www.stagecoachbus.com
Eastonways
Tel: 01843 588944
www.eastonways.co.uk
Hire a car and see more.
Information on car and bike hire can be obtained
from on of our Visitor Information Centres.
I By Rail
There are frequent trains between London
Victoria and Charing Cross and Margate,
Broadstairs and Ramsgate. Journey times are
approximately 1 hour 50 minutes (Victoria) and
2 hours (Charing Cross).
National rail enquiries:
Tel: 08457 484 950
Impaired access information
Tel: 0845 000 2211
Textphone: 0845 605 0600
www.nationalrail.co.uk
Eurostar
The Eurostar passenger terminal in Ashford
can connect with trains to Margate,
Broadstairs and Ramsgate (journey time
approximately 20 to 40 minutes). Eurostar
international service runs to Ashford and
London from Brussels, Lille and Paris.
Ebbsfleet International Station. Situated minutes
from Junction 2 of the M25. Its also close to
the M2, M20 and A2.
Tel: 08705 186 186
www.eurostar.com
I By Sea
We are closer to the continent than our county
town of Maidstone. A day trip or stay is a great
way to sample the continental atmosphere.
Dont forget your passport.
Transeuropa Ferries
Transeuropa Ferries operate a relaxed and
uncrowded service between Ostend in Belgium
and Ramsgate. There are four passenger car
sailings in each direction per day, with bistro
style bars, cafeteria and restaurants offering
attractive cuisine with an appealing selection of
wines and beers. You can watch a movie or
book a cabin.
UK Tel: 01843 595522 or email:
reservations@transeuropa.co.uk
Belguim Tel: 00 32 (0) 59 340 260
or email: info@transeuropaferries.com
www.transeuropaferries.com
Other useful contact details for
Cross-Channel operators:
Eurotunnel
Vehicle-carrying shuttles through the Channel
Tunnel.
Tel: 08705 353535.
www.eurotunnel.com
P&O Ferries
Ferry service between Dover and Calais.
Tel: 08716 645 645
www.poferries.com
Seafrance
Ferry service between Dover and Calais.
Tel: 0870 443 1653
www.seafrance.co.uk
Norfolk Line
Ferry service between Dover and Dunkirk
Tel: 08708 701 020
www.norfolkline.com
I By Air
From London Gatwick Airport it is approximately
1 hour 40 minutes drive to Margate, Broadstairs
and Ramsgate, whilst Heathrow Airport is
approximately a 2 hours drive away. Stansted,
Luton and London City airports are all up to
3 hours drive away. Visitors arriving at any of
Londons airports, who wish to travel by public
transport to the area, must first travel to central
London and change to a connecting coach or
train service.
Kent International Airport
www.kentinternational-manston.com
Tel: 08705 605 755
www.airportdirecttravel.co.uk
Tel: 0871 282 0996
Weekly flights to Jersey from Manston for more
information please go to www.flybe.com
Telephone: 0871 700 2000 (calls cost 10p per
minute; calls from mobiles and some networks
may be higher).
Opening hours
8am-8pm Monday* to Friday
8pm-4pm Saturday
10am-6pm Sunday
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72 ISLE MAGAZINE
Booking your
accommodation
All the accommodation featured in
this magazine has been quality
assessed by either VisitBritain or
The AA, or has recently applied for a
grading and is awaiting assessment.
Please be aware that ratings may
change throughout the year.
Stars represent the quality
grading and apply to all types of
accommodation:
#
Simple, practical, no frills
##
Well-presented and well run
###
Good level of quality and comfort
####
Excellent standard throughout
#####
Exceptional with a degree of luxury
Gold or Silver Awards
In addition to this hotels and guest
accommodation may achieve a
Gold or Silver Award. Silver Awards
recognise exceptional quality at all
levels and Gold Awards are given
to the very best of the best.
Accommodation types
and designators
Serviced accommodation is
separated into two types, hotels
and guest accommodation, with
various designators for each type,
as follows:
Hotels
These have to be licensed, offer
dinner at least five nights a week
(unless a Metro Hotel) and have all
rooms ensuite or with private
bathrooms.
Hotel, Small Hotel, Country House
Hotel, Metro Hotel, Town House
Hotel and Budget Hotel.
Guest Accommodation
Tends to be personally run by the
owners, who have to provide
certain additional facilities and
services at the higher star levels.
Guest Accommodation, Bed and
Breakfast, Guest House, Inn,
Farmhouse and Restaurant with
Rooms (no star grading).
Self-catering Accommodation
The layout and design of the
accommodation and the range and
quality of the kitchen equipment is
assessed, as well as the quality
and comfort of the bedrooms and
bathrooms and most importantly,
the cleanliness.
Campus
Covers the universities and
colleges that are able to
accommodate visitors during the
vacation periods on a bed and
breakfast basis. Generally the
rooms are ensuite and there will be
plenty of single rooms, so large
groups will not be a problem.
Holiday, touring and camping
parks and holiday villages
Star ratings reflect the overall
quality of the park from one to five
stars five stars being reserved for
parks of exceptional quality.
For further information on
VisitBritain gradings:
Quality in Tourism, Farncombe
House, Farncombe, Broadway,
Worcestershire, WR13 7LJ
Tel: 0208 563 3309
Email: feedback@visitbritain.org
www.enjoyengland.com
For further information on
AA gradings:
The AA, 15th Floor,
Fanum House, Basing View,
Basingstoke, RG21 4EA
Tel: 01256 844455
Email: customerservices@theAA.com
www.theAA.com
Walkers and Cyclists
If youre a walker or cyclist you
know how helpful it is to stay
somewhere that offers facilities like
a room to dry wet clothes and
boots, or which has a secure
lockable area for bikes, so look
out for these Walkers Welcome
and Cyclists Welcome logos on
accommodation that does this
and much more.
Families Welcome
If you are planning a break with
your family, look out for the
Families Welcome scheme, which
is awarded to businesses that
provide facilities and services for
families of varying ages and
combinations. Accommodation
displaying this logo provides
facilities specifically for your family
and provides information to help
make your stay more comfortable
and enjoyable.
Selecting your accommodation
The accommodation adverts on the
following pages are colour coded
to the town or village they are
situated in for easy reference.
Within each town, accommodation
has been laid out in order of grading,
size of advert, then alphabetically.
Accommodation that is waiting to
be inspected and have their grading
confirmed is listed at the end of
each town and has Awaiting
Grading in place of a grading.
Making your booking
Please have the following details to
hand before you start to make your
booking:
G Your dates of arrival and
departure.
G The number of people in your
party including the age of any
children.
Christa Hackney, South Lodge Guest
House, Pride in Thanet Award Winner
2008 Accommodation Employee
visitors guide
G The number and type of rooms
you need.
G Any meal arrangements required.
G Any special facilities that you
may need.
You then need to confirm the
details of your booking in writing,
including terms and special facilities
agreed, with any deposit required
as soon as possible. You should
request a deposit receipt and
booking confirmation.
Book online via
1 Select Where to stay from the
homepage.
2 Browse the accommodation
listings and select that which
most suits your requirements.
3 Check availability and prices, then
when happy with your selection
press the book button.
4 Complete the booking form,
contact and payment details then
press the send button.
Your accommodation is now
provisionally booked and will be
confirmed within 48 hours. A
deposit and booking fee will be
charged once the booking has
been confirmed. Please check
terms and conditions on this site.
Book through our Visitor
Information Services
Ring 0870 264 6111 and let our staff
know your requirements and they will
make your booking for you. Please
note that a booking fee will apply.
If you are already in the area we
can still book accommodation for
you, just call into one of our Visitor
Information Centres:
Margate
12-13 The Parade, CT9 1EY
Broadstairs
Dickens House Museum, 2 Victoria
Parade, CT10 1QS
Ramsgate
17 Albert Court, York Street,
CT11 9DN
Insurance
When you book your holiday you
are entering into a legally binding
contract. You are therefore strongly
recommended to take out
adequate insurance protection
against the risk of cancellation of
your holiday plus theft, sickness or
accident whilst away.
Cancelled Bookings
If there is a dispute regarding a
cancelled booking we recommend
you seek independent legal advice.
However, the following terms apply
whether you inform the hotel of
your cancellation or simply fail to
arrive on the expected day:
G Your accommodation booking
amounts to a contract between
yourself and the proprietor.
This contract can only be
altered by mutual agreement
whether the booking was made
in writing or not.
G If there is no mutual agreement
to the cancellation, the
establishment is entitled to
compensation for its losses.
G The proprietor must take all
reasonable steps to re-let the
accommodation but can claim for
loss of revenue and expenses
such as advertising and telephone
calls incurred in trying to re-let.
Complaints
If you are unhappy with your
accommodation please talk to the
owner or manager to give them an
opportunity to fix the problem
during your stay. If the problem is
not resolved please write to:
Tourism Unit
PO Box 9, Cecil Street
Margate, CT9 1XZ
Fax: 01843 577686
When writing to us please convey
your authority to pursue the
complaint with the establishment.
In most cases your complaint will
be forwarded to the relevant
inspection scheme operator
(VisitBritain or the AA) for
investigation. We will write to you to
confirm that this has been done.
Thanet District Council cannot
intervene or arbitrate in contractual
disputes between accommodation
providers and guests.
Useful numbers
Chemist
G
Sainburys, Margate
Road, Broadstairs
CT10 2QG
Mon-Sat 7am-10pm
Sun 10am-4pm
Tel: 01843 866091/592286
G
Asda Pharmacy
Westwood Road,
Broadstairs, Kent CT10 2NR
Open Monday 8am-11pm,
Tues-Sat 7am-11pm.
Sunday 10am-4pm
Tel: 01843 608000
G
Tesco Pharmacy
475 Margate Road,
Broadstairs Kent CT10 2QJ
Mon 8am-10.30pm
Tues-Fri 6.30am-10.30pm
Sat 6.30am-10pm
Sun 10am-4pm
Tel: 0845 6779112
G
Boots at Westwood Cross,
Unit 4 Haine Road,
Broadstairs
Open Monday to Friday
9am-8pm, Saturday 9am-7pm,
Sunday 11am-5pm
Tel: 018743 867146
Dentists
G
Dental Access Centre,
Newington Road Clinic,
Ramsgate CT11 0QU
Mon-Fri 9am-12.30pm
1.30pm-5pm
Tel: 01843 255211
This is not a walk-in centre.
Customers must telephone
prior to visiting.
G Broadstairs Dental Access
Centre
Broadstairs Health Centre,
The Broadway,
Broadstairs CT10 2AJ
Mon 9am-12.30pm, 1pm-5pm
Thurs 9am-12.30pm,
1.30pm-5pm
Tel: 01843 255311
G
Dentaline
Please telephone
prior to visiting.
Open Fri, Sat and
Sun 7pm-10pm
Also open Bank Holiday
Mondays 7pm-10pm
G
QEQM Hospital
St Peters Road,
Margate CT9 4AN.
Mon-Thr 7-10.30pm
Sat, Sun 9.30-11am
Tel: 01843 234566
G
Kent & Canterbury
Hospital, Ethelbert Road,
Canterbury CT1 3NG
Tel: 01227 781 818
Doctor
G
Stourcare (out of hours doctors),
Accident and Emergency,
QEQM Hospital, St Peters Road,
Margate, CT9 4AN
(Ramsgate Road entrance)
Tel: 0844 800 1234
Hospital
G QEQM Hospital, St Peters
Road, Margate, CT9 4AN
Tel: 01843 225544
NHS Direct
G
A confidential 24-hour telephone
hotline. You can speak to a nurse
for advice at any time, day or night
wherever you are in England.
Tel: 0845 4647
Police
G
Out of hours,non-emergency.
Tel: 01843 231055
G
Cecil Street, Margate, CT9 1XZ
Tel: 01843 577000
www.thanet.gov.uk
The usual number will be
answered outside of office hours.
Our friendly Visitor Information Services team is happy to help
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Margate Hotels
Margate Guest Accommodation
Smiths Court Hotel
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HOTEL
Contact: Sophy Forwood
21-27 Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville Margate CT9 2HL
Tel: 01843 222310
Fax: 01843 222312
Email: info@smithscourt.co.uk
www.smithscourt.co.uk
B&B nightly per person from 37.50-60.00
Per single room per night B&B from 50-60.00
Per double/twin room per night single occupancy B&B from 55-65.00
Per double/twin room per night 2 people sharing B&B from 75-120.00
Per family room per night B&B from 80-170.00
Open all year
Total rooms: 43 Total En suite: 43 Rooms: 9S 14D 12T 8F
Imagine a hotel with a relaxed informality and friendly, discreet service. Our
Elegant Victorian Margates only three star hotel overlooks the Oval
lawns and safe sandy beaches. Many of our rooms and suites enjoy
superb sea views and spectacular Turner sunsets, while the Orangery
Restaurant serves the finest food from the freshest Kentish ingredients. At
the Smiths Court, the only thing we overlook is the sea!
Contact: Patricia Jane Bishop
Fifth Avenue, Cliftonville Margate CT9 2JJ
Tel: 01843 221703
Fax: 01843 297399
Email: info@walpolebayhotel.co.uk
Per single room per night 55
Per double/twin room per night single occupancy 55-95
Per double/twin room per night 2 people sharing 65-165
Per family room per night 99-120
Open all year
Total rooms: 42 Total En suite: 42 Rooms: 32D 5T 5F
1920s family run hotel and museum with great sea views from every
room, most with balconies. 1927 Ballroom for dancing, functions, murder
mysteries or conferencing. Home cooked traditional menus in our elegant
dining room with our flower be-decked veranda for morning coffee and
afternoon cream teas which are our speciality. Wonderful place to relax in
the ambience of a bygone era enhanced by our museum exhibits over all
five floors.
Walpole Bay Hotel & Museum
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HOTEL
The Hussar
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INN
219 Canterbury Road Margate CT9 5JP
Tel: 01843 836296 Fax: 01843 836296
Email: rdobbs@ukgateway.net
www.hussarhotel.co.uk
Prices per room per night from 50
Palm Court Hotel ##HOTEL
c/o 31 Eastern Esplanade Cliftonville CT9 2HL
Tel: 01843 236 100 Fax: 01843 229 804
The Malvern Guest House & Blues Grill ###GUEST HOUSE
29 Eastern Esplanade, Cliftonville Margate CT9 2HL
Tel/Fax: 01843 290192
Prices per person per night from 30
The Bay ##GUEST ACCOMMODATION
23 Fort Crescent Cliftonville CT9 1HX
Tel: 01843 290889 Fax: 01843 290889
Email: thebaymargate@btinternet.com
www.bayguesthouse.com
Book online at
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Modern House, Palm Bay
###
SELF-CATERING
57 Rectory Lane North, Leybourne ME19 5HD
Tel: 01732 843396 Fax: 01732 843396
Email: pat@ferryman.co.uk
www.ferryman.co.uk/palmbay
Prices per unit per week from 170
Sea View Holiday Apartments
####
SELF-CATERING
c/o Poplars Farm Kimblewick Aylesbury
HP17 8SX
Tel/Fax: 01296 613215 Mob: 07919 890093
Email: enquiries@seaviewholidayapartments.co.uk
www.seaviewholidayapartments.co.uk
Prices per unit per week from 225-550
Two luxuriously furnished Georgian listed apartments overlooking the
Winter Gardens and the sea at Margate. Private off road parking available.
Short breaks out of season.
Book online at
Margate Self-Catering
General
Baby listening
Bar/Residential licence
Bicycles (secure area provided)
Central heating
Children open-air play area
Children welcome (minimum
age) and/or Childrens facilities
Christmas programme
Cot available
Credit cards accepted
Dogs accepted
Dutch spoken
Entertainment
Euros accepted
Fitness facilities
French spoken
Games room
Garden
German spoken
High chair
Local Tourism
Association
Laundry facilities
Open fire/Wood-burner
Parking
Railway station within half a mile
Satellite TV available
Short break rates (may not be
available at all times)
Smoking (total ban)
Smoking (restricted)
Swimming pool (indoor)
Swimming pool (outdoor)
Telephone (public)
Television
Wireless Internet Access
Internet Access
Hotel and guest
accommodation
Caf
Four poster bed available
Ground floor rooms
Hairdryer available
Half board available
Passenger lifts
Restaurant
Special diets (on request)
Tea/coffee making facilities
Telephone in bedrooms
Vegetarian diet (on request)
Self-catering, Caravan &
Camping
Bottled gas available
Caf
Chemical toilet disposal
Cooking by electric
Cooking by gas
Dishwasher
Electric points for caravans
Fridge/freezer facilities
Linen for hire
Linen provided
Mains water points for caravans
Metre charge for fuel
Microwave
Refridgerator in each unit
Restaurant
Shop
Showers
Toilets
Washing machine/drying facilities
Please check your exact requirements with your
chosen establishment prior to booking
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Copperfields Silver ####GUEST HOUSE
11 Queens Road Broadstairs CT10 1NU
Tel: 01843 601247 Mob: 07817 754589
Email: copperfieldsbb@btinternet.com
www.copperfieldsbb.co.uk
Broadstairs Hotels
Broadstairs Guest Accommodation
The Royal Albion Hotel ###SMALL HOTEL
6-12 Albion Street Broadstairs CT10 1AN
Tel: 01843 868071 Fax: 01843 861509
Email: royalalbion@shepherdneame.co.uk
www.albionbroadstairs.co.uk
Prices per double/twin room per night from 85
The Royal Albion Hotel built in 1760, retains the character of a family
seaside hotel and has a stunning view of Viking Bay. Canterbury 18 miles.
Anchor Lodge Gold ####B&B
57 Dumpton Park Drive Broadstairs CT10 1RH
Tel: 01843 602564
Mob: 07890 603029
Email: enquiries@anchorlodge.net
www.anchorlodge.net
Ground floor double bedded ensuite rooms furnished to a very high
standard. Situated between Viking Bay and Dumpton Gap. Come as
guests and leave as friends.
Fayreness Hotel ###HOTEL
Contact: Melissa Beldeau
Marine Drive Kingsgate CT10 3LG
Tel: 01843 868641
Fax: 01843 608750
Email: reception@fayreness.co.uk
www.fayreness.co.uk
Per single room per night 57.50-70
Per double/twin room per night single occupancy 63.50-160
Per double/twin room per night 2 people sharing 73.50-175
Per family room per night 125.50-225
Open all year
The Fayrness Hotel is ideally located on the beautiful cliff top at Kingsgate
Bay, Broadstairs. The hotel boasts spectacular views over the North Sea
and English Channel, and is perfect for either a stress free business break
or a relaxing stay beside the seaside. Complete with lounge bar, sea view
restaurant, cliff top beer garden and ample car parking. Our friendly staff
are waiting to welcome you to our hotel.
68 West Cliff Road Broadstairs CT10 1PY
Tel: 01843 609459
Email: number68@btinternet.com
www.number68.co.uk
number 68 Silver ####GUEST ACCOMMODATION
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Torwood House Silver #####B&B
41 West Cliff Road, Broadstairs, CT10 1PU
Tel: 01843 863953 Mob: 0794 880 9767
Email: enquiries@torwoodhouse.co.uk
www.torwoodhouse.co.uk
Somewhere special. Broadstairs only five star Bed and Breakfast. Three
beautifully appointed en-suite twin/double rooms. Ideal location one minute
from seafront. Free parking. Hospitality our speciality.
Burrow House #####GUEST ACCOMMODATION
Granville Road Broadstairs CT10 1QD
Tel: 01843 601817
Mob: 07807 208972
Email: enquiries@burrowhouse.com
www.burrowhouse.com
The only licenced five star guest accommodation in Broadstairs, offering
the very best in personal service and hospitality. We also cater for gourmet
weekends and bespoke dinner parties.
Book online at
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East Horndon Silver ####GUEST ACCOMMODATION
Contact: Wendy and Geoff Jervis
4 Eastern Esplanade Broadstairs CT10 1DP
Tel: 01843 868306
Email: easthorndon@hotmail.com
www.easthorndonhotel.com
B&B prices per person per night from 34-44
Open March to November.
Fabulous views. Spacious rooms. Modern facilities. WiFi. Situated in a
glorious, peaceful, seafront position overlooking a sandy bay and the
Channel, just five minutes stroll from town. A grand property with well
appointed rooms, some with front balcony. Bedrooms have modern tiled
en-suites, King size beds, armchairs, controllable lighting, colour televisions
with radio and Freeview. Complimentary tea/coffee and toiletries. Breakfast
includes Buffet and a la carte selections with vegetarian and vegan options.
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The Devonhurst Silver ####GUEST ACCOMMODATION
Contact: Margaret and David Payne
13 Eastern Esplanade Broadstairs CT10 1DR
Tel: 01843 863010
Email: info@devonhurst.co.uk
www.devonhurst.co.uk
B&B nightly per person from 35-43
Per double/twin room per night single occupancy B&B from 45-74
Per family room per night B&B from 94-114
Open February to November
Total rooms: 9 Total En suite: 9 Rooms: 7D 1T 1F
Situated on a lovely esplanade overlooking the English Channel with
panoramic sea-views. Close to town and quaint harbour, bedrooms,
some with sea-views and balcony offer en-suite with complimentary
toiletries, hairdryer, colour TV, clock, radio, free wi-fi, small refrigerator,
tea and coffee facilities. The ground floor lounge and dining room with
individual tables look out to sea. Breakfast is cooked to order from our
extensive menu. All diets catered for.
Broadstairs Guest Accommodation
South Lodge Guest House Silver ####GUEST HOUSE
19 The Vale Broadstairs CT10 1RB
Tel/Fax: 01843 600478
Email: info@visitsouthlodge.co.uk
www.visitsouthlodge.co.uk
Anchor House ####GUEST HOUSE
10 Chandos Road Broadstairs CT10 1QP
Tel: 01843 863347 Fax: 01843 861446
Email: stay@anchorhouse.net
www.anchorhouse.net
The Hanson ###GUEST ACCOMMODATION
41 Belvedere Road Broadstairs CT10 1PF
Tel: 01843 868936
Email: hotelhanson@tiscali.co.uk
www.hansonhotel.co.uk
Welcoming visitors for over 28 years. Small, Friendly, relaxed atmosphere,
centrally situated. Lounge, bar & courtyard garden. Pets/children
welcome. 1 child per family FREE.
Cloonlara Bed & Breakfast Silver ####GUEST ACCOMMODATION
5 Ramsgate Road Broadstairs CT10 1QQ
Tel: 05602 538238
Cintra ###GUEST HOUSE
24 Victoria Parade Broadstairs CT10 1QL
Tel: 01843 862253
Email: visit@cintrabb.com
www.cintrabb.com
Key to accommodation
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Broadstairs Self-Catering
Albion Cottage ####SELF-CATERING
c/o 25 Wrotham Road Broadstairs
Kent CT10 1QG
Tel: 01843 863436
Email: info@albioncottage.co.uk
www.albioncottage.co.uk
Price per unit per week from 260
In the heart of beautiful Broadstairs. 19th Century fisherman's cottage.
Lovingly restored provides luxury accommodation for four with two en-
suite bedrooms. Log-burner and sunny patio.
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Broadstairs Self-Catering
Chevening #### SELF-CATERING
Contact: Miss Linda McDonnell
141 Longlands Road Sidcup DA15 7LB
Tel: 020 8302 1852
Email: info@cheveningholiday.co.uk
www.cheveningholiday.co.uk
Prices per unit per week from 340-640
Detached 3 bedroom bungalow. Quiet area, 7 minute walk to beach,
shops and restaurants. Offers enclosed garden, parking, luxury kitchen
with all amenities. Sleeps 6.
Beacon Light Cottage #### SELF-CATERING
Duinhelmlaan 11, B-8420, Wenduine Belgium
Tel/Fax: 0032 504 232 07
Email: beaconlightcottage@yahoo.co.uk
www.beaconlightcottage.com
Broadstairs Holiday House #### SELF-CATERING
c/o Millstone Cottage, 16 Beulah Road, Epping
Essex CM16 6RH
Tel: 01992 576044
Email: lynn.bull@tiscali.co.uk
www.broadstairs-holiday-house.co.uk
Prices per unit per
week from 355
Lawrence Family Holidays #### SELF-CATERING
24 Winterstoke Crescent Ramsgate CT11 8AH
Tel/Fax: 01843 591422
Email: nancy@nancylawrence.plus.com
www.lawrencefamilyholidays.co.uk
Seaview Apartment ####SELF-CATERING
c/o 4 Corner Mead, Cold Ash Thatcham
RG18 9PY
Tel: 01635 873473 Fax: 01635 872039
Email: mfranks@md-technology.co.uk
Broadstairs Holiday Lets ###-####SELF-CATERING
Charity Farm, Eggington, Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire LU7 9PB
Tel: 01525 210550
Email: lindaandharrysear@yahoo.co.uk
www.broadstairsholidaylets.co.uk
Prices per unit per
week from 200-650
The Fishermens Cottages ###-####SELF-CATERING
12 St Peters Road Broadstairs CT10 2AQ
Tel: 01843 601996
Email: thefishermenscottages@hotmail.co.uk
www.fishermenscottages.co.uk
Coachmans Flat in Reading St ###SELF-CATERING
c/o Manningham, 15 Western Esplanade
Broadstairs CT10 1TD
Tel/Fax: 01843 867925
Email: ellen@stonar.com www.stonar.com
Mertott Lodge ###SELF-CATERING
c/o 38 Humber Avenue South Ockendon
Essex RM15 5JL
Tel: 01708 859595 Day 01375 381667 Eve/Wkends
Email: broadstairsbreaks@hotmail.com
www.broadstairsbreaks.co.uk
Victoria Parade Seafront Apartment ###SELF-CATERING
c/o 46 Manor Road Walton-on-Thames
Surrey KT12 2PF
Tel: 01932 230418 Mob: 07768854138
Email: jbeaumontsinger@hotmail.com
Web: www.broadstairsselfcatering.co.uk
Prices per unit per
week from 275
Beeches Holiday Lets ###SELF-CATERING
c/o 67 Gordon Road Westwood
Margate CT9 4EA
Tel/Fax: 01843 869709
Email: stevenmayhew@mayhewproperties.co.uk
www.thebeechesholidaylets.co.uk
Prices per unit per
week from 350
Fishermans Cottage ####SELF-CATERING
33 St James Drive London SW17 7RN
Tel: 020 8672 4150
Email: linda.spillane@virgin.net
www.fishermanscottagebroadstairs.co.uk
Delightful Grade II listed flint cottage, one minute to harbour and beach.
Converted to the highest standards, spacious living areas - virtual tour on
our website.
Martin Holiday Homes ####SELF-CATERING
21 Avebury Avenue Ramsgate CT11 8BB
Tel: 01843 592945
Email: penny@martinholidays.co.uk
www.martinholidays.co.uk
Two comfortable bungalows with conservatories, nice gardens and ample
parking. Quiet and pleasant locations near seafront. Each sleeps 4 in 2
bedrooms. Available all year.
Sanderling Cottage ####SELF-CATERING
c/o 30 Beauval Road London SE22 8UQ
Mob: 07971 533220
Email: sanderlingcottage@ntlworld.com
www.sanderlingcottage.co.uk
One of the last fisherman's cottages in Broadstairs. This cosy quaint
cottage is two minutes from sandy beach and a stone's throw from all
amenities. Sleeps Four.
Ramsgate Hotels
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Pegwell Bay Hotel ###HOTEL
Contact: Rebecca Bromage
81 Pegwell Road Ramsgate CT11 0NJ
Tel: 01843 599590
Fax: 01843 599591
Email: reception@pegwellbayhotel.co.uk
www.pegwellbayhotel.co.uk
Per single room per night 57.50-67.50
Per double/twin room per night single occupancy 67.50-108.50
Per double/twin room per night 2 people sharing 77.50-118.50
Per family room per night 93.50-123.50
Open all year
Recently renovated by the Thorley Hotel Group. Opened January 2007.
Stunning rooms all with LCD TV's and wireless internet access. Many
rooms enjoy views over Pegwell Bay and the English Channel. Newly
installed lift serving six floors. Wide range of rooms, including honeymoon
suites. Large function room available for parties, business conferences,
wedding receptions. Excellent local golf courses, very close to Kent
International Airport. Plenty of on site parking.
Royal Harbour Hotel
##
METRO HOTEL
Contact: James Thomas
10-11 Nelson Crescent Ramsgate CT11 9JF
Tel: 01843 591514
Fax: 01843 570443
Email: info@royalharbourhotel.co.uk
www.royalharbourhotel.co.uk
Per single room per night 79-99
Per family room per night 119-139
Open all year
This hotel is made up of adjoining Georgian Grade 2 listed townhouses
that date back to 1799. Many of the bedrooms, some with balconies,
boast magnificent views over the harbour and yacht marina. We have free
parking, free internet access, free WiFi, real open fires, books, original art,
a complimentary video library, a private 24 seat cinema and as much
warmth and charm as you can handle!
A free video/dvd library, complimentary turndown with bottled water and
complimentary snacks in the evening.
Oak Hotel ##HOTEL
Contact: Maria Winter
66 Harbour Parade Ramsgate CT11 8LN
Tel: 01843 583686
Fax: 01843 581606
Email: reception@oakhotel.co.uk
www.oakhotel.co.uk
B&B nightly per person 50-115
Per single room per night 50-100
Per double/twin room per night single occupancy 57.50-100
Per double/twin room per night 2 people sharing 67.50-115
Per family room per night 69.50-95
Open all year
Located in the coastal seaside resort of Ramsgate, overlooking the only
Royal Harbour in the country, enjoying spectacular marina views. Situated
close to the railway station, ferry terminal and Kent International Airport.
Newly refurbished en-suite rooms offering style and comfort at affordable
prices, eight rooms with sea views, executive and honeymoon suites,
some with Jacuzzi and King Sized beds. Its own Caf, Bar, Function
Room and superb Sea Food Restaurant Atlantis.
Ramsgate Hotels
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Ramsgate Guest Accommodation
Glendevon Guest House
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GUEST HOUSE
8 Truro Road Ramsgate CT11 8DB
Tel/Fax: 01843 570909
Email: info@glendevonguesthouse.co.uk
www.glendevonguesthouse.co.uk
Abbeygail Guest House
####
GUEST HOUSE
17 Penshurst Road Ramsgate CT11 8RG
Tel: 01843 594154
Email: abbeygail2004@aol.com
www.abbeygail.co.uk
Harbour Cottage
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SELF-CATERING
8 Military Road Ramsgate CT11 9LG
Tel/Fax: 01843 596663 Mob: 07866 567181
Email: enquires@ramsgatecottage.co.uk
www.ramsgatecottage.co.uk
Whitewashed period cottage sleeps six. Conservation area. 2 minutes
walk to sea, harbour, beach, restaurants and shops. Recently
refurbished throughout. Spacious fully equipped kitchen. Parking
Coastguards Cottage
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SELF-CATERING
Contact: Julie Collins
6 Brissenden Close Rochester ME2 4XW
Tel: 01634 722444 Mob: 07766 980510
Email: info@coastguardscottages.co.uk
www.coastguardscottages.com
Grade two listed three bedroom house on Eastcliff. Sleeps Six plus Cot.
Spectacular sea views overlooking English Channel. Sandy beaches and
town within half mile.
Hamilton House Seafront Flats
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SELF-CATERING
5 Nelson Crescent Ramsgate CT11 9JF
Tel: 01843 582592
Email: e.burridge@sky.com
Luxury Apartment and Chalet House
####
SELF-CATERING
24 Winterstoke Crescent Ramsgate CT11 8AH
Tel/Fax: 01843 591422
Email: nancy@nancylawrence.plus.com
www.lawrencefamilyholidays.co.uk
Luxury apartment on Eastcliff. Also superb Chalet house near town
centre with free WiFi broadband. Secluded garden. Exceptional standard
of furnishing and equipment. Both sleeping four.
Ramsgate Self-Catering
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The New Inn ###INN
Contact: Brian Thompson
2 Delf Street Sandwich CT13 9ES
Tel: 01304 612335
Fax: 01304 619133
Email: enquiries@newinn-sandwich.co.uk
www.newinn-sandwich.co.uk
Open all year
Total rooms: 5 Total En suite: 5 Rooms: 5D
Situated in the picturesque historic market town and medieval Cinque Port
of Sandwich, Kent. Boasting en-suite Bed and Breakfast accommodation
with a friendly and comfortable bar area with home cooked food available all
day. Local shops and transport networks close by. Every room has a direct
line telephone and laptop connection. The Open Championship Links golf
courses of Royal St. Georges and Princes are only two miles away.
Annies & Well Cottage
###- ####
SELF-CATERING
Contact: Suzanne Box
Manston Court, Manston Court Road Manston CT12 5AU
Tel: 01843 823371
Email: anniescottage1@aol.com
www.anniescottage1.co.uk
Prices per unit per week from 160 - 350
Maximum number of guests: 4
Open all year
Two unique character Cottages set in the idyllic grounds of Historic
Manston Court, between Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate.
Annies Cottage has original features combined with Modern
Conveniences. Inglenook fireplace incorporating an original Bakers oven,
beamed ceiling: exposed brick work. The upstairs bedroom has sloping
ceilings and bay windows, King size bed, spacious walk in wardrobe.
Well cottage is on one level, with an open plan triple aspect kitchen/living
area, separate bedroom with en-suite shower/toilet.
Villages Guest Accommodation
Blue Fox Holidays Birchington
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SELF-CATERING
c/o 6 Woodford Court Birchington CT7 9DR
Tel: 07877 468851
Email: info@bluefoxholidays.co.uk
Raleigh Cottage
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SELF-CATERING
Band Box, 79 Station Road Birchington CT7 9RE
Tel: 01843 841101 (Day) 01843 841764 (Evening)
Email: lou@landway99.freeserve.co.uk
www.birchingtonholidays.co.uk
White Lodge Guest House
####
GUEST HOUSE
12 Domneva Road Westgate on Sea CT8 8PE
Tel/Fax: 01843 831828
Email: heather@whitelodge.co.uk
www.whitelodge.co.uk
Prices per person per night from 32.50.
Approx 1 mile to Birchington and Margate.
Villages Self-Catering
Key to accommodation
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HOLIDAY, TOURING
& CAMPING PARK
Shottendane Road Birchington CT7 0HD
Tel: 01843 841068/843157
Fax: 01843 848099
Email: info@twochimneys.co.uk
www.twochimneys.co.uk
Prices per night from 14
An attractive country site close to sandy beaches, Margate, Ramsgate
and Broadstairs. All modern facilities includes heated pools, amusement
arcade, tennis court and licensed club.
Two Chimneys Caravan Park
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Caravan, Camping & Youth Hostels
St Nicholas Camping Site ##CAMPING & TOURING PARK
Court Road, St Nicholas at Wade
Nr Birchington CT7 0NH
Tel: 01843 847245
Prices per night from 10
Saunders Park Homes Monkton Nr Ramsgate CT12 4JG
Tel: 01843 821311 Fax: 01843 821458
Email: foxhunterpark@aol.com
www.saundersparkhomes.co.uk
Price per static caravan per week 204-687
Price per log cabin per week 320-687
Open Easter to Mid October
Static caravans for weekly hire: 17
Chalets for weekly hire: 4 (Log cabins)
Fabulous five star holiday park, family run and privately owned for 30
years set in exotic gardens where flamingos and peacocks nestle in the
grounds amongst the palm trees and the 18th century Italian marble
statues. Luxury caravans, log cabins and a value range available for hire.
Some brand new for 2009. Children's entertainment, karaoke, quiz and
bingo available throughout high season. Mid-week and weekend breaks
available, excluding high season.
Saunders Park Homes
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HOLIDAY PARK Wayside Caravan Park ##### HOLIDAY PARK
Contact: David Scott
Way Hill, Minster, Nr. Ramsgate CT12 4HW
Tel: 01843 821272
Email: lydia@scott9330.freeserve.co.uk
www.waysidecaravanpark.co.uk
Prices per static caravan per week from 210 - 465
Number of static caravans for weekly hire - 12
Open from 1 March to 31 October
Small family run park set in beautiful landscaped gardens situated in the
countryside but only 0.5 miles from the historic village of Minster and close
to the sandy beaches of Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Margate. Modern
luxury caravans maintained to the highest standard, fully equipped and
serviced. For a quiet, peaceful holiday in immaculate surroundings, write or
telephone the resident proprietors. No pets.
Nearest town: Ramsgate 3 miles
Book online at
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Check www.visitthanet.co.uk
for a more comprehensive listing of events
and entertainment. Plus pick up future edition of the Isle Magazine.
Visitor Information 0870 264 6111
Great Bucket
and Spade Run
Government Acre
Ramsgate
7 June
Margates Big Event
Kent leading Air
and Land Festival
Palm Bay, Margate
20-21 June
Broadstairs Dickens
Festival
20-24 June
Margate Masters - Beach
Volleyball Tournament
27-28 June
Ramsgate Rocks
4-5 July
July/August
Summer entertainment
at the bandstand Broadstairs
Sea Sunday
A celebration to honour
the seafarers.
5 July
Quexpo Country fair
Quex Park Birchington.
11-12 July
Thanet Pride
Margate
18 July
Sound Island Music Festival
24-26 July
Big Sky Jazz Festival
Margate
24-26 July
Margate Carnival
Soul Weekend
1-2 August
7-14 August
Ramsgate Week
10-15 August
Quex Park Horse Show
15-16 August
19 August
Dippers and Dunkers
Margate
21-23 August
Thanet Lions Fete
Victoria Gardens, Broadstaris
30 August
Broadstairs Summer Fair
31 August
Addington Street Fair
Ramsgate
6 September (TBC)
Big Sky Kite Festival
Margate
19-20 September
Broadstairs Food Festival
28 September 4 October
BHF Viking Bike Ride
11 October
October
September
August
July
June
Your forthcoming
events diary
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