Discover Broadstairs
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Discover Broadstairs
Discover Broadstairs ĀþÿĄ WHAT’S ON MARCH 2016 TO FEBRUARY 2017 www.discoverbroadstairs.com DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 3 4 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 www.discoverbroadstairs.com INTRODUCTION B roadstairs has retained the serene charm of a traditional seaside town yet it has a wealth of activities throughout the year. We hope that this brochure will introduce you to the many and diverse activities and events in and around Broadstairs – whether you are a resident, passing through on business or enjoying a warm welcome as a leisure visitor. Cultural opportunities encompassing art and literature, archaeology and geography, music and dance – are all here to be explored and discovered in Broadstairs. Whether you are a visitor discovering the town for the first time or fortunate to be a resident, there is so much to do whatever the month. Enjoy our many festivals that take place throughout the year. Music offerings included Blues Bash (February) and Folk Week PLEASE CHECK The information contained in this booklet has been published in good faith on the basis of information supplied by VisitKent, Thanet District Council Tourism and individual third parties. However, dates and times may be subject to change, so we would advise that you use the contact information provided to check the event information. UPDATES New events may be available – particularly for winter events that were unconfirmed at the time of press so please refer to www.visitthanet.co.uk for event news. www.discoverbroadstairs.com (August); foodies flock for the Food Festivals (Easter and October); literature and heritage are explored during Dickens Week (June) and of course, Broadstairs Water Gala – the town’s oldest event, with a full day of sea and beach based activities. The High Street, and surrounding roads, offer a diverse range of independent shops: designer frocks and jewellery; gifts and cards; ‘proper’ greengrocers, butchers, bakers and probably, candle stick makers. Three micro-pubs, two independent off-licences, art gallery and studio and such a selection of cafes, bars and restaurants – you could eat your way around the world in eighty days in Broadstairs. We hope that Discover Broadstairs proves to be a valuable guide and an introduction to the numerous organisations and clubs, events and festivals that make Broadstairs the interesting, vibrant town that it is today. ONLINE View ‘Discover Broadstairs’ online – and download Diary pages at www.discoverbroadstairs.com AJ Designs cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information given and accepts no responsibility for any error or misrepresentation. All liability for loss, disappointment, negligence or other damage caused by reliance on the information contained in this booklet is hereby excluded. Discover Broadstairs is compiled by AJ Designs / 01843 871102. All artwork in the publication is copyright and may not be reproduced without permission. DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 5 6 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 www.discoverbroadstairs.com www.discoverbroadstairs.com DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 7 ATTRACTIONS Kent Greeters Village Tours Bleak House Kent Greeters are an enthusiastic band of volunteers who are happy, and able, to share knowledge, highlights, hidden gems, myths and legends of the towns they represent – and the Broadstairs band have plenty of information to share. Greets typically last about 1 hour, are tailored to meet your specific needs and interest, and are for a maximum of six people. See more at www.visitkent. co.uk/kent-greeters New Greeters are always welcome – why not explore joining your local team? www.visitkent.co.uk/ plan-your-visit/kent-greeters/ become-a-kent-greeter Flagship, award-winning tours around the village of St Peters, meeting a variety of historical costumed characters. Learn a little of the long history of the much loved St Peter’s Church, of the Newbolts and the famous breakfast parties, of the role the tower played in the Napoleonic wars and conditions in the workhouse. Tours take around two and a half hours, conducted in English only. Tours are free but contributions are invited (advised £4 per adult). Pre-booking advisable. May-Sept (see our Diary pages for days/times). Tel: 07578 908239 www.villagetour.org.uk Other tours available: World War I and II tours; Churchyard tours. The former holiday residence of the famous Victorian author, Charles Dickens, Bleak House was built in 1801, and was originally used as the home of the fort captain during the Napoleonic wars. Visit the house and Smuggling museum. Teas, coffees, homemade cakes and sandwiches are available in The Great Expectations room. Licensed bar available. Open Mon-Sat 11am-5pm. Adults: £4. Under 12s: £2. www.bleakhousebroadstairs.com Broadstairs Town Trail The town trail is a self-guided walk leading you around the town. The trail’s illustrated boards and guide give an insight into the town’s history, its people and buildings. Free leaflets are available from the Visitor Information kiosks and St Peters Town Council offices, Pierremont Hall, off High Street. Turner And Dickens Walk Take a walk along the restored 4 mile route between Turner’s Margate and Dickens’ Broadstairs, following an ancient footpath between St Peter’s and St John’s churches. The walk is signposted in both directions. Start at Margate Harbour Arm next to the Turner Contemporary Gallery or on Broadstairs promenade outside the Dickens House Museum. Scenes from Turner’s and Dickens’ works, lives and times are displayed at three points along the route. Celebrate the connections Margate has with artist JMW Turner, the famous sunset paintings and Broadstairs with writer Charles Dickens who spent his holidays in the town. Download a copy of the route leaflet at www.visitthanet.co.uk/ attractions/turner-and-dickens-walk 8 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 New Kent Art Gallery and Studio Crampton Tower Museum The Crampton Tower Museum is a fascinating small museum, partly housed in a flint tower adjacent to the Broadstairs Railway Station. Thomas Russel Crampton is perhaps chiefly remembered as a designer of locomotives and of railways, but he was also concerned with gas, water works and the submarine telegraph cable. He was the first to succeed in laying an effective telegraph cable under the English Channel. The Broadstairs Gallery, introduced in 2006, focuses on the development of the town of Broadstairs, illustrated through vintage postcards and photographs. Children can ride the 5 inch gauge miniature railway on the museum site – weather permitting. Adults £3; Children £1.50. Family ticket £7.50 (2+2). Tel: 01843 871133 www.cramptontower.co.uk New Kent Art Gallery is situated in the very heart of Broadstairs, yards from the seafront and harbour. The brainchild of RA exhibitor Brian Hodgson and Karen HiscockLawrence, they offer an intimate, fine art and gallery space focussing on local artists, both traditional and contemporary – together with a working studio and resident artists. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Sun 10am-4pm. Albion Street, Broadstairs. www.newkentart.com www.discoverbroadstairs.com Dickens House Museum Joss Bay Surf School Dickens House Museum celebrates Charles Dickens’ long connection with Broadstairs (1837-1851, housed in the cottage that was his inspiration for the home of Betsey Trotwood in David Copperfield. Visitors will see items that belonged to Charles Dickens, including letters written about Broadstairs, his writing box and mahogany sideboard alongside a fine collection of prints by JH.K.Browne (Phiz) – one of Dickens’ principal illustrators. Opening hours 25th March to 12th June, 12th September to 30th October: 1pm-4.30pm. 13th June to 11th September 10am-4.30pm. 31st October to 30th November: weekends only 1pm-4.30pm. Closed December 2016 to March 2017. Tel: 01843 861232 People have been riding waves at Joss Bay for over 40 years and it is by far the most popular surf spot in South East England. Established in 1998, the Joss Bay team have given thousands of lessons to both young and old, abled and disabled, and pride themselves on delivering professional and friendly surf and stand up paddleboard lessons. Open Easter (March) until end of October. Joss Bay Beach, Broadstairs CT10 3PG. Tel: 07812 991195 www.jossbay.co.uk Rascal Bay Mini Golf, Manston Designed in Sweden, the adventure encounters pirates, cannons, an octopus, snakes, skulls, a cannibal’s cooking pot, a crashed jeep, rocks, a volcano, dinosaurs, waterfalls, dinosaur eggs, a treasure chest, crocodiles and two rafts that the whole family will love! Tel: 01843 447964 www.rascalbay.co.uk Kent Surf School Based in Viking Bay, Broadstairs, Kent Surf School offers a range of watersports lessons from Surfing to Stand Up paddle boarding/ Monster SUP / Body boarding and Sea kayaking. Private lessons and group lessons. Equipment hire. We have great facilities to our customers with 10 changing rooms, 40 individual lockers, 2 showers, tea/coffee and refreshments, and a viewing area for parents to chill; this sets us above the rest. Open 7 days a week, April until end of September. Open weekends during October. www.kentsurfschool.co.uk Viking Bay Kiddies Corner Lillyputt Minigolf Open Easter to October. Great fun for children of all ages. Toddlers merry-go-around, Helter-Skelter; Swing-Boats; Bouncy Giraffe; trampolines and beach table tennis. Boardwalk / lift access. Well-designed family activity in the centre of Broadstairs, featuring humps, lumps,water and wind mills. Covered tea garden. Summertime weekends / school holidays from 10am. Winter weekends – weather permitting. Adults £4; Children under 10 £3.50. Tel: 01843 861500 www.minigolfbroadstairs.com Revolution Skatepark And Climbing Centre One of Kent’s finest extreme leisure centres, Revolution Skatepark offer all types of ramps for beginners and expert riders alike. Users can skateboard, Scooter, Inline Skate and BMX, all in the safety of the state of the art, immaculately maintained, indoor environment. The Climbing Centre is packed with a diverse range of colourful walls and are suitable for all levels of climbers. Snack bar for refuelling between activities. For info/ opening times and fees: Tel: 01843 866707 www.revolutionskatepark.co.uk Information provided by www.visitthanet.co.uk www.discoverbroadstairs.com DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 9 10 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 www.discoverbroadstairs.com DIARY PAGES © Thanet Tourism Welcome to the Diary of Events pages The following pages offer a compilation of events in and around Broadstairs. The information was correct at the time of compilation using information kindly provided by VisitKent, Thanet District Council and other interested parties. Where possible hours / ticket prices have been included… but these may be subject to changes beyond our control. Circumstances may lead to changes to dates and/or times so do check with the organisers, particularly if you are planning a holiday or break to encompass that activity. This is particularly important in the winter months where events may have been unconfirmed at the time of press (e.g. Halloween, Christmas and New Year). For event information – www.visitthanet.co.uk/ ThingsToDo www.visitthanet.co.uk/WhatsOn For live music listings – www.brownbearsw.com/cal/wiredbroadstairs We hope that Discover Broadstairs proves to be a useful reference guide to Broadstairs events and festivals, talks, walks and local businesses throughout the year. AJ DESIGNS If you would like to see your organisation or association listed in 2017 – do contact us – [email protected] www.discoverbroadstairs.com DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 11 12 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 www.discoverbroadstairs.com MARCH 2016 Until 30th June 2016 Throughout the day Exhibition: Life on the Belgian Frontline Focuses on the daily grind of soldiers as they lived and worked in the trenches. Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House, Birchington Tel: 01843 862168 Until November 2018 Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays The Great War 1914-1918 Exhibition telling the story of the people of Margate during that terrible time. 11am-5pm. Margate Museum, Old Town https://Margatemuseum.wordpress.com Sunday 13th March Thanet Farmers’ Market Assorted food, drink and craft stalls. 9.30am-1pm. Dane Court Grammar School, Broadstairs www.kfma.org.uk/Thanet Sunday 13th March Spring Classical Concert 2. “Enoch Arden” a tale of love, suspense and drama. 3pm. Sarah Thorne Memorial Theatre, St Peter’s Road, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 863701 Email: info@sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk www.sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk Monday 7th March Broadstairs Writers Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs. Tel: 07939 253832 Tuesday 8th March Coffee morning and chat with Probus Open to retired/semi-retired men. 11am-12.30pm. Thursday 10th March Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Thursday 10th March Stitch and Bitch with the Crafty Broads All crafters welcome. Join a fun group of ladies who like crafting. 7.30pm. Bessie’s Tea Parlour, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 862259 FB: thecraftybroads www.discoverbroadstairs.com Monday 14th March Thanet Geographical Society Lecture by Jim Davies – A History of Coal Mining in Kent. 7.30pm. Community Centre Tel: 01843 296136 Saturday 19th March The Spikedrivers in concert One of the most original, innovative and exciting bands around. Sarah Thorne Memorial Theatre, St Peter’s Road, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 863701 Email: info@sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk www.sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk Sunday 20th March The Importance of Being Earnest The Pantaloons Company present The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde. 4pm. Sarah Thorne Memorial Theatre, St Peter’s Road, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 863701 Email: info@sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk www.sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk Thursday 17th March Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Saturday 19th March Gauges for All ages 10am-4pm. Crampton Tower Museum, The Broadway, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 871133 www.cramptontower.co.uk Monday 21st March Broadstairs Writers’ Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 13 14 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 www.discoverbroadstairs.com MARCH 2016 Monday 21st March A Talk on Celtic Rituals; John Grigsby £3. 7.15pm for 7.45pm. Crampton Tower, The Broadway www.iotas.org Tuesday 22nd March Busy B’s Sewing group for Victorian, period costumes and every day clothes. Help always on hand. New members welcome. Sylvia Kirkpatrick Room, Crampton Tower Museum Tel: 07763 866624 Friday 25th – Saturday 26th March Beer Festival Showcasing brewers and cider makers from UK and beyond. 12noon-9.30pm. £5. Winter Gardens, Margate Tel: 01843 292795 Tuesday 22nd March Probus Club Lunch Followed by guest speaker. Open to retired/semi-retired men. 1pm. Tel: 01843 863306 Tuesday 22nd March Great Broadstairs Bake Off Meet, chat about the bakes we make and taste everything. 7.30pm. New baking theme each month. FB: GreatBroadstairsBakeOff Saturday 26th – Monday 28th March Broadstairs Spring Fair Over 40 stalls of Kent’s finest food and drink producers. Free entry. 10am-5pm. Assistance dogs only. Thank you. Pierremont Park, Broadstairs www.broadstairsfoodfestival.org.uk Saturday 26th – Sunday 27th March Treasure Hunt Ticket price (from £5) includes entry to: Hornby Visitor Centre, Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate Tel: 01843 233524 Thursday 24th March Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Friday 25th March “I Love Vintage” Fair selling clothes, household goods, jewellery, cards and gifts. 10am-4pm. £3 adults. Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex Park Tel: 01843 842168 www.discoverbroadstairs.com Monday 28th – Thursday 31st March Hornby Make ‘n’ Paint Activity Days Build an Airfix kit, paint it and then take it home. Great fun for all the family. Ticket price (from £5) includes entry to: Hornby Visitor Centre, Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate Tel: 01843 233524 Tuesday 29th March RSPB: Butterflies talk by Ian Hodgson £3.50/£5. 7.30pm. Portland Centre, St Peters Email: [email protected] Wednesday 30th March Scavenger & Great Eggcase Hunts Look for shark egg cases to create a marine art masterpiece on the beach. £1. 11am. Viking Bay, Broadstairs www.nekmpa.org.uk Thursday 31st March Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion Street, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Sunday 27th March Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts UK Paper Band. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Sunday 27th March Cliftonville Farmers’ Market Kent food and drink traders. 10am-1pm. The Oval, Cliftonville Tel: 01843 226033 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 15 APRIL 2016 Until 30th June 2016 Open every day Exhibition: Life on the Belgian Frontline Focuses on the daily grind of soldiers as they lived and worked in the trenches. Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House, Birchington Tel: 01843 862168 Until November 2018 Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays The Great War 1914-1918 Exhibition telling the story of the people of Margate during that terrible time. 11am-5pm. Margate Museum, Old Town https://Margatemuseum.wordpress.com Friday 1st April Hornby Make ‘n’ Paint Activity Days Build an Airfix kit, paint it and then take it home. Great fun for all the family. Ticket price (from £5) includes entry to: Hornby Visitor Centre, Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate Tel: 01843 233524 Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd April Broadstairs Dickens Players present Ladies’ Day An exuberant play. 7.30pm. Sarah Thorne Memorial Theatre, St Peter’s Road, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 863701 Email: info@sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk www.sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd April Treasure Hunt Ticket price (from £5) includes entry to: Hornby Visitor Centre, Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate Tel: 01843 233524 www.discoverbroadstairs.com Sunday 3rd April Classic Car and Motor Cycles 10am-4pm. Crampton Tower Museum, The Broadway, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 871133 www.cramptontower.co.uk Sunday 10th April Thanet Farmers’ Market Assorted food, drink and craft stalls. 9.30am-1pm. Dane Court Grammar School, Broadstairs www.kfma.org.uk/Thanet Monday 4th April Broadstairs Writers Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Monday 11th April Thanet Geographical Society Lecture by Jasmin Sanders – Water Supply and Sewage Control. 7.30pm. Community Centre Tel: 01843 296136 Monday 4th – Friday 8th April Hornby Make ‘n’ Paint Activity Days Build an Airfix kit, paint it and then take it home. Great fun for all the family.Ticket price (from £5) includes entry to: Hornby Visitor Centre, Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate Tel: 01843 233524 Tuesday 12th April Coffee morning and chat with Probus Open to retired/semi-retired men. 11am-12.30pm. Thursday 7th April Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Saturday 9th April A Date with Doris Day Written and performed by Anette Mutton, accompanied by Paul Stewart on the piano. 7.30pm. £10 paid in advance/Friends. £12 on the doors. Sarah Thorne Memorial Theatre, St Peter’s Road, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 863701 Email: info@sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk www.sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk Saturday 9th – Sunday 10th April Treasure Hunt Ticket price (from £5) includes entry to: Hornby Visitor Centre, Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate Tel: 01843 233524 Thursday 14th April Stitch & Bitch with the Crafty Broads All crafters welcome. 7.30pm. Bessie’s Tea Parlour, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 862259 FB: thecraftybroads Thursday 14th April Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Saturday 16th April Broadstairs Barn Dance Club Spring dance with Cock and Bull Band; caller Fee Lock. £12 in advance. The Memorial Hall, High St, St Peter’s www.broadstairsbarndances.co.uk Saturday 16th April History of Britain with The Pantaloons Company A breathless race through the centuries in this delightfully inventive show and see the whole of our country told in less than two hours! 7.30pm. £13/£15. Sarah Thorne Memorial Theatre, St Peter’s Road, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 863701 Email: info@sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 17 Insuring Local People for the past Sixty Years! Call us or visit us for all your insurance requirements 130 High Street, Broadstairs CT10 1JB Tel: 01843 861251 Email: [email protected] 18 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 www.discoverbroadstairs.com APRIL 2016 Saturday 16th April Broadstairs Music Recital Society Nazan Fikret – a superb young Soprano soloist. 7.30pm. £13, Members £11, Students £5. York Street Methodist Church, York Street, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 601999 www.broadstairsmusic.org.uk Sunday 17th April Spring Classical Concert 3 “Glory and Power of the Piano”. Peter Hewitt piano. 3pm. £10 adults; £7 children. Sarah Thorne Memorial Theatre, St Peter’s Road, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 863701 Email: info@sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk www.sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk Monday 18th April Broadstairs Writers Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Tuesday 19th April Busy B’s Sewing group for Victorian, period costumes and every day clothes. Help always on hand. New members welcome. Sylvia Kirkpatrick Room, Crampton Tower Museum Tel: 07763 866624 Thursday 21st April Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion Street, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com www.discoverbroadstairs.com Saturday 23rd April Jazz at the Movies Swinging Sounds from the Silver Screen – put a jazzy spin on the evocative songs and soundtrack themes from classic films. £16 on the doors. Sarah Thorne Memorial Theatre, St Peter’s Road, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 863701 Email: info@sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk www.sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk Monday 25th April A Talk by Phil Andrews of Wessex Archaeology About the Nightingale Project, which gives disabled servicemen a chance to get involved in archaeological excavations. Lecture Hall, Crampton Towers Yard www.iotas.org.uk Tuesday 26th April Probus Club Lunch Followed by guest speaker. Open to retiresd/semi-retired men. 1pm. Tel: 01843 863306 Tuesday 26th April Great Broadstairs Bake Off Meet & chat about the bakes we make. Taste a bit of everything. 7.30pm. New baking theme each month. FB: GreatBroadstairsBakeOff Sat 23rd April RSPB: Wine and Wisdom Quiz 7pm. £7pp. St Peters Church Hall Sat 23rd April – Monday 2nd May Looping the Loop Festival of world class theatre and performance, throughout Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. See website for prices and booking details. Tel: 01843 584840 www.loopingtheloopfestival.org.uk Sunday 24th April Cliftonville Farmers’ Market Kent food and drink traders. 10am-1pm. The Oval, Cliftonville Tel: 01843 226033 Tuesday 26th April RSPB: Thanet Coastal Communities talk by Natalie Ross £3.50/£5. 7.30pm. Portland Centre, St Peters Email: [email protected] Thursday 28th April Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Thursday 28th April Broadstairs Pudding Club £25 – light meal, 6 puds, glass of bubbles. 7.30pm. Bessie’s Tea Room, Albion Street, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 600189 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 19 20 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 www.discoverbroadstairs.com MAY 2016 Until 30th June 2016 – Open every day Exhibition: Life on the Belgian Frontline Focuses on the daily grind of soldiers as they lived and worked in the trenches. Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House, Birchington Tel: 01843 862168 Monday 2nd May GRASS A play about amateur boxing and family, about doing something for 10yrs. See website for tickets. 12pm-1pm and 3pm-4pm. Pierremont Gardens, High Street Tel: 01843 584840 www.loopingtheloopfestival.org.uk Until November 2018 – Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays The Great War 1914-1918 Exhibition telling the story of the people of Margate during that terrible time. 11am-5pm. Margate Museum, Old Town https://Margatemuseum.wordpress.com Monday 2nd May Broadstairs Writers’ Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Sunday 1st May RSPB: Experience a ‘Dawn Chorus’ In the woodlands of the Quex Park, 4.30am-7am. £3. Quex Park, Birchington www.rspb.org.uk/groups/thanet Sunday 1st May Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Faversham Mission Band. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Sunday 1st – Monday 2nd May Broadstairs May Fair May Celebrations with fun fair, games, side shows and craft and artisan stalls. Victoria Gardens, Broadstairs Email: [email protected] Sunday 1st – Monday 2nd May Looping the Loop Festival of world class theatre and performance, throughout Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate. Tel: 01843 584840 www.loopingtheloopfestival.org.uk Monday 2nd May Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts EK1. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk www.discoverbroadstairs.com Wednesday 4th May St Peters Church Visit the graves and remember those who died during or as a result of the 1914-18 World War. Booking advisable. 10am. Tel: 01843 868646 Wednesday 4th May St Peters Churchyard Tours Featuring graves of local and interesting people. Booking essential. Tel: 01843 868656 Thursday 5th May St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Free but donations advised. Booking essential. 1.30pm. Tel: 07546 514948 Thursday 5th May Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Saturday 7th May Historic Churchyard Tour Exploring the resting place of royalty and well-known personalities. 10am. St Laurence-in-Thanet Church, High Street, St Lawrence Tel: 01843 592478 Sunday 8th May Thanet Farmers’ Market Assorted food, drink and craft stalls. 9.30am-1pm. Dane Court Grammar School, Broadstairs www.kfma.org.uk/Thanet Sunday 8th May Model Show 10am-4pm. Crampton Tower Museum, The Broadway, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 871133 www.cramptontower.co.uk Sunday 8th May Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Crystal Palace Band. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Monday 9th May Thanet Geographical Society Lecture by Father Philip Seed and David Shaw – Social and Education Aid in the Gambia. 7.30pm. Community Centre Tel: 01843 296136 Tuesday 10th May Coffee morning and chat with Probus Open to retired/semi-retired men. 11am-12.30pm. Wednesday 11th May St Peters Church WWII Graves Tours Remember those who died during, or as a result of, the 1939-1945 World War. Booking essential. 10am. Tel: 01843 868646 Thursday 12th May St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Free but donations advised. Booking essential. 1.30pm. Tel: 07546 514948 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 21 MAY 2016 Thursday 12th May Stitch & Bitch with the Crafty Broads All crafters welcome. 7.30pm. Bessie’s Tea Parlour, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 862259 FB: thecraftybroads Thursday 12th May Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Saturday 14th May Night at Quex Museum Camp out in the museum. Games in the Gardens, a torchlight trail, craft activity and light breakfast on Sunday morning. Adults £35, children £30, family ticket £120. Quex Museum, Birchington Tel: 01843 842168 Sunday 15th May Feats of Agility With water & foam, test your skills, inflatables with lots of laughter. Teams of 10. Great fun for all. Open to over 16yrs. Government Acre, Ramsgate Tel: 01843 233934 Saturday 21st May Ellington Park May Fayre A wonderful day with lots and lots to do and see! Ellington Park, Ramsgate Saturday 28th May Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Adur Band. 2.30pm-4pm Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Sunday 22nd May Annual Family Fun Day Enjoy live music, dancing, falconry, and lots more. Garden Entrance fee on the day £4 adult £3 child, under 5’s free. 12pm-6pm. Quex Gardens, Birchington Saturday 28th – Sunday 29th May Collectables Fair Small but interesting, collectables fair with crafts, artwork, books, vintage jewellery, glass and china . 9.30am-4.30pm. Balmoral Gardens, Albion Street Tel: 01843 865623 Tuesday 24th May Probus Club Lunch Followed by guest speaker. Open to retired/semi-retired men. 1pm. Tel: 01843 863306 Tuesday 24th May Great Broadstairs Bake Off Meet and chat about the bakes we make. Taste a bit of everything. 7.30pm. New baking theme each month. FB: GreatBroadstairsBakeOff Sunday 29th May Cliftonville Farmers’ Market Kent food and drink traders. 10am-1pm. The Oval, Cliftonville Tel: 01843 226033 Sunday 29th May Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Fairisle. 2.30pm-4pm Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Thursday 26th May Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion Street, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Monday 30th May Margate Meltdown Ace Café motorbikes, trikes and scooters create an extraordinary day of motor madness. Thursday 26th May RSPB: Coastal Walk Explore the chalk grasslands of Foreness Point www.rspb.org.uk/groups/thanet Sunday 30th May Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Hyperactive. 2.30pm-4pm Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Wed 18th & Thurs 19th May St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Booking essential. 9.30am. Tel: 07546 514948 Thursday 26th May St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Booking essential. 9.30am. Tel: 07546 514948 Thursday 19th May Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Thursday 26th May Broadstairs Pudding Club £25 – light meal, 6 puds, glass of bubbles. 7.30pm. Bessie’s Tea Room, Albion Street, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 600189 Monday 30th – Tuesday 31st May Hornby Make ‘n’ Paint Build an Airfix kit, paint it and then take it home. Great fun for all the family.Ticket price (from £5). Hornby Visitor Centre, Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate Tel: 01843 233524. Tuesday 17th May Busy B’s Sewing group for Victorian, period costumes and every day clothes. Help always on hand. New members welcome. Sylvia Kirkpatrick Room, Crampton Tower Museum Tel: 07763 866624 Friday 20th – Monday 23rd May Open Days At St Augustine’s Church & The Grange. St Augustine’s Road, Ramsgate www.discoverbroadstairs.com Tuesday 31st May RSPB: Northern Japan in Winter Talk by Paul Hale. £3.50/£5. 7.30pm. Portland Centre, St Peters Email: [email protected] DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 23 24 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 www.discoverbroadstairs.com JUNE 2016 Until 30th June 2016 – Open every day Exhibition: Life on the Belgian Frontline Focuses on the daily grind of soldiers as they lived and worked in the trenches. Powell-Cotton Museum, Quex House, Birchington Tel: 01843 862168 Until November 2018 – Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays The Great War 1914-1918 Exhibition telling the story of the people of Margate during that terrible time. 11am-5pm. Margate Museum, Old Town https://Margatemuseum.wordpress.com Wednesday 1st June St Peters Church Visit the graves and remember those who died during or as a result of the 1914-18 World War. Booking advisable. 7pm. Tel: 01843 868646 Wednesday 1st – Friday 3rd June Hornby Make ‘n’ Paint Activity Days Build an Airfix kit, paint it and then take it home. Great fun for all the family.Ticket price (from £5) includes entry to: Hornby Visitor Centre, Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate Tel: 01843 233524 Thursday 2nd June St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Free but donations advised. Booking essential. 1.30pm. Tel: 07546 514948 Thursday 2nd June Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com www.discoverbroadstairs.com Saturday 4th June Historic Churchyard Tour Exploring the resting place of royalty and well-known personalities. 10am. St Laurence-in-Thanet Church, High Street, St Lawrence Tel: 01843 592478 Thursday 9th June St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Free but donations advised. 1.30pm. Booking essential. Tel: 07546 514948 Saturday 4th June Collectables Fair Small but interesting, collectables fair with crafts, artwork, books, vintage jewellery, glass and china . 9.30am-4.30pm. Balmoral Gardens, Albion Street, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 865623 Thursday 9th June Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Sunday 5th June Annual Historic Classic Car Run To Government Acre on Ramsgate seafront, now in its 35th year. Presented by Ramsgate Old Motor and Motor Cycle Club. A display of vehicles dating from 1920 to modern day, varying in makes and models. Government Acre, Ramsgate Tel: 01304 614412 Sunday 5th June Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Thanet Concert Band. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Monday 6th June Broadstairs Writers’ Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Wednesday 8th June St Peters Church WWII Graves Tours Remember those who died during, or as a result of, the 1939-1945 World War. 7pm. Booking essential. Tel: 01843 868646 Thursday 9th June Stitch and Bitch with the Crafty Broads All crafters welcome. Join a fun group of ladies who like crafting. 7.30pm. Bessie’s Tea Parlour, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 862259 FB: thecraftybroads Sunday 12th June Thanet Farmers’ Market Assorted food, drink and craft stalls. 9.30am-1pm. Dane Court Grammar School, Broadstairs www.kfma.org.uk/Thanet Sunday 12th June Seafront Art Exhibition Broadstairs and St Peters Art group. Still going strong more than 40 years after starting exhibiting work on the town’s seafront. Tel: 01843 848016 Sunday 12th June Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Kent Coastal Band. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Monday 13th June Thanet Geographical Society AGM and Social. 7.30pm. Community Centre Tel: 01843 296136 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 25 © Thanet Tourism 26 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 www.discoverbroadstairs.com JUNE 2016 Tuesday 14th June Coffee morning and chat with Probus Open to retired/semi-retired men. 11am-12.30pm. Thursday 16th June St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Free but donations advised. Booking essential. 9.30am. Tel: 07546 514948 Thursday 16th June Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion Street, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Saturday 18th – Friday 24th June Broadstairs Dickens Week Broadstairs Dickens Festival began in 1937 when Gladys Waterer, resident of Dickens House, staged a production of David Copperfield to celebrate the centenary of Charles Dickens first visit. To promote the play local people were encouraged to stroll the streets in costume – a charming tradition that has continued to this very day. broadstairsdickensfestival.co.uk Saturday 18th – Friday 24th June Victorian Country Fair In the Marquee at Victoria Gardens. 10am-5pm. Free entry. Saturday 18th June Grand Parade From the War Memorial to Victoria Gardens. Assemble at 2pm; parade commences 2.30pm; followed by opening ceremony on Victoria Gardens. www.discoverbroadstairs.com Saturday 18th – Friday 24th June The Festival Play ‘David Copperfield’ Memorial Theatre broadstairsdickensfestival.co.uk Sunday 19th June Dog Show On Victoria Gardens as part of Dickens Festival. For details: broadstairsdickensfestival.co.uk Sunday 19th June Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts BAE Systems Band. 3pm-4.30pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Sunday 19th June Gauges for All ages 10am-4pm. Crampton Tower Museum Tel: 01843 871133 www.cramptontower.co.uk Monday 20th June Victorian Bathing Party Victorian maids and whiskered gentlemen frolic at the waters edge. Viking Bay… weather permitting! broadstairsdickensfestival.co.uk Tuesday 21st June Busy B’s Sewing group for Victorian, period costumes and every day clothes. Help always on hand. Crampton Tower Museum Tel: 07763 866624 Wednesday 22nd June Victorian Bathing Party Victorian maids and whiskered gentlemen frolic at the waters edge. Viking Bay… weather permitting! broadstairsdickensfestival.co.uk Thursday 23rd June Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm.The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Thursday 23rd June RSPB: Nature Walk With Peter Findley. 10am. Foreness Point www.rspb.org.uk/groups/thanet Friday 24th June Victorian Bathing Party Victorian maids and whiskered gentlemen frolic at the waters edge. Viking Bay… weather permitting! broadstairsdickensfestival.co.uk Friday 24th June Final day of Dickensian frivolity And the last chance to make your purchases in the Victorian Bazaar. Saturday 25th June St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries.9.30am. Tel: 07546 514948 Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th June Quex Park Craft Fair and Village Unique crafts and gifts. Raising funds for Kent Air Ambulance. 10am-4pm. £1. Quex Park, Birchington Tel: 01843 846305 Email: [email protected] Sunday 19th June Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts BAE Systems Band. 3pm-4.30pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Sunday 26th June Seal and Wildlife Watching Trips A one and a half hour trip to a local seal colony in a National Nature Reserve. Sea Searcher Boat Trips. 12.30pm and 2.15pm Adults £20, children £20. Ramsgate Royal Harbour Tel: 07837 562076 www.seasearcher.co.uk DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 27 JUNE 2016 Sunday 26th June Seafront Art Exhibition Broadstairs and St Peters Art group. Still going strong more than 40 years after starting exhibiting work on the town’s seafront. Tel: 01843 848016 Sunday 26th June Cliftonville Farmers’ Market Kent food and drink traders. 10am-1pm. The Oval, Cliftonville Tel: 01843 226033 Sunday 26th June Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Cranbrook. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Sunday 26th June Easy Sundays Join our weekly Sunday workshops. 1pm-4pm. £3.50 (CT9 residents free). www.discoverbroadstairs.com Turner Contemporary, Margate Tel: 01843 233000 www.turnercontemporary.org.uk Tuesday 28th June Probus Club Lunch Followed by guest speaker. Open to retired/semi-retired men. 1pm. Tel: 01843 863306 Tuesday 28th June Great Broadstairs Bake Off Meet & chat about the bakes we make. Taste a bit of everything. 7.30pm. New baking theme each month. FB: GreatBroadstairsBakeOff Tuesday 28th June RSPB: Emptying the Skies Talk by Andy Short. £3.50/£5. 7.30pm. Portland Centre, St Peters Email: [email protected] Thursday 30th June Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion Street, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Thursday 30th June St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Free but donations advised. 1.30pm. Booking essential. Tel: 07546 514948 Thursday 30th June Broadstairs Pudding Club £25 – light meal, 6 puds, glass of bubbles. 7.30pm. Bessie’s Tea Room, Albion Street, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 600189 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 29 JULY 2016 Summer Entertainment at the Bandstand Enjoy free concerts and events. Victoria Gardens, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 868718 Full concert details on www.broadstairs.gov.uk Until November 2018 – Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays The Great War 1914-1918 Exhibition telling the story of the people of Margate during that terrible time. 11am-5pm. Margate Museum, Old Town https://Margatemuseum.wordpress.com Friday 1st – Sunday 3rd July Skagate Festival Celebrates the historical connection of Margate to the skinhead subculture with the original late 50’s Jamaican Ska. www.westcoastlive.co.uk Saturday 2nd July Historic Churchyard Tour Exploring the resting place of royalty and well-known personalities. 10am. St Laurence-in-Thanet Church, High Street, St Lawrence Tel: 01843 592478 Saturday 2nd July Thanet Hospice Summer Fair Stalls, tombola, plants, produce etc. BBQ. 11am-3pm. Pilgrims Hospice, Ramsgate Road, Margate Tel: 01843 233934 Email: karen.keward@pilgrims hospices.org Saturday 2nd – Sunday 3rd July Broadstairs Summer Fair Family fun fair; trade stands. 10am to late. Victoria Gardens Tel: 01227 700894 Saturday 2nd July Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Beckenham Concert Band. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Sunday 3rd July Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Invicta Concert Band. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Sunday 3rd July Seal and Wildlife Watching Trips A one and a half hour trip to a local seal colony in a National Nature Reserve. 12.30pm & 2.15pm. Adults £20, children £20. Sea Searcher Boat Trips, The Kiosk Pier Yard, Ramsgate Royal Harbour, Ramsgate Tel: 07837 562076 www.seasearcher.co.uk St Peters Village Tour www.discoverbroadstairs.com DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 31 32 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 www.discoverbroadstairs.com JULY 2016 Sunday 3rd July Quex Park Summer Evening Prom and Picnic Event In the beautiful surroundings of Quex Gardens. Including a full programme of popular and classical music. 6pm-9pm. Quex Park, Birchington Tel: 01843 482004 Email: [email protected] Sunday 3rd July Easy Sundays Join our weekly Sunday workshops. 1pm-4pm. £3.50 (CT9 residents free). Turner Contemporary, Margate Tel: 01843 233000 www.turnercontemporary.org.uk Monday 4th July Broadstairs Writers’ Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Wednesday 6th July St Peters Church Visit the graves and remember those who died during or as a result of the 1914-18 World War. Booking advisable. 2pm. Tel: 01843 868646 Thursday 7th July St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Free but donations advised. 1.30pm. Booking essential. Tel: 07546 514948 Thursday 7th July Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com www.discoverbroadstairs.com Friday 8th – Monday 10th July Seaside Shuffle Traditional Jazz Festival Ramsgate Small Boats Owners Club, Guildford Lawns Tel: 01227 361238 for details Sunday 10th July Thanet Farmers’ Market Assorted food, drink and craft stalls. 9.30am-1pm. Dane Court Grammar School, Broadstairs www.kfma.org.uk/Thanet Saturday 9th July Collectables Fair Small but interesting, collectables fair with crafts, artwork, books, vintage jewellery, glass and china . 9.30am-4.30pm. Balmoral Gardens, Albion Street, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 865623 Tuesday 12th July Coffee morning and chat with Probus Open to retired/semi-retired men. 11am-12.30pm. Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th July Seal and Wildlife Watching Trips A one and a half hour trip to a local seal colony in a National Nature Reserve. 12.30pm & 2.15pm. Adults £20, children £20. Sea Searcher Boat Trips, The Kiosk Pier Yard, Ramsgate Royal Harbour, Ramsgate Tel: 07837 562076 www.seasearcher.co.uk Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th July Ramsgate ‘Battles for Victory’ Commemorating the Somme, with re-enactment groups, wartime vehicles, stage and entertainment arena. Ellington Park, Ellington Road Tel: 07899 037561 Sunday 10th July Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Snowdown Colliery Brass Band. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Sunday 10th July Easy Sundays Join our weekly Sunday workshops. 1pm-4pm. £3.50 (CT9 residents free). Turner Contemporary, Margate Tel: 01843 233000 www.turnercontemporary.org.uk Wednesday 13th July St Peters Church WWII Graves Tours Remember those who died during, or as a result of, the 1939-1945 World War. 2pm. Booking essential. Tel: 01843 868646 Thursday 14th July St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Free but donations advised. Booking essential. 9.30am. Tel: 07546 514948 Thursday 14th July Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion Street, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Thursday 14th July Stitch and Bitch with the Crafty Broads All crafters welcome. Join a fun group of ladies who like crafting. 7.30pm. Bessie’s Tea Parlour, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 862259 FB: thecraftybroads Saturday 16th July Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Canterbury Brass Band. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 33 34 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 www.discoverbroadstairs.com JULY 2016 Sunday 17th July Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Kent Police Band. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Sunday 17th July Easy Sundays Join our weekly Sunday workshops. 1pm-4pm. £3.50 (CT9 residents free). Turner Contemporary, Margate Tel: 01843 233000 www.turnercontemporary.org.uk Monday 18th July Broadstairs Writers’ Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Tuesday 19th July Busy B’s Sewing group for Victorian, period costumes and every day clothes. Help always on hand. New members welcome. Sylvia Kirkpatrick Room, Crampton Tower museum Tel: 07763 866624 Wednesday 20th July Fireworks See a fantastic firework display in the skies of Broadstairs, over Viking Bay. Event is weather dependent so check on the day. Tel: 01843 868718 Thursday 21st July St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Free but donations advised. Booking essential. 6.30pm. Tel: 07546 514948 Thursday 21st July Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com www.discoverbroadstairs.com Friday 22nd July Pilgrims Hospice Take a walk under the stars from Broadstairs Pavilion to Ramsgate and back to support Pilgrims Hospices. Start with music from Abba Tribute Band, a warm-up prior to the walk starting at 10pm. £15. £10 for under 11’s. £5 non-walkers. Tel: 01843 233934 Email: karen.kenward@pilgrims hospices.org Saturday 23rd July The 130th Minster Village Show Fair, stalls, music, races and competitions. Minster Recreation Ground www.minstershow.org.uk Saturday 23rd July Harbour Wallbanger 7km race from Broadstairs Harbour to Ramsgate – and back! Tel: 07773 620 045 www.thanetroadrunners.org.uk Saturday 23rd – Sunday 31st July Ramsgate Festival In conjunction with Ramsgate Week – a feast of art, theatre, music and more, largely free, throughout the town. www.ramsgatearts.org Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th July Ramsgate Town Carnival ‘s 90th Year Fairground, entertainment, stalls, fete, music and arena events. Government Acre and Parade Tel: 07885 318298 Sunday 24th – Friday 29th July Ramsgate Week Ramsgate plays host to a full programme of racing and shoreside activities. Royal Harbour Tel: 01843 591766 www.ramsgateweek.com Sunday 24th July Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Birchington Silver Band. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Sunday 24th July Easy Sundays Join our weekly Sunday workshops. 1pm-4pm. £3.50 (CT9 residents free). Turner Contemporary, Margate Tel: 01843 233000 www.turnercontemporary.org.uk Sunday 24th July Seal and Wildlife Watching Trips A one and a half hour trip to a local seal colony in a National Nature Reserve. 12.30pm & 2.15pm. Adults £20, children £20. Sea Searcher Boat Trips, The Kiosk Pier Yard, Ramsgate Royal Harbour, Ramsgate Tel: 07837 562076 www.seasearcher.co.uk Monday 25th July Seashore Safaris Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife – with help on hand to identify your finds! 9.30am. £1 per person. St Mildred’s Bay, Beach Road, Westgate-on-Sea www.nekmpa.org.uk Tuesday 26th July RSPB: Nature Walk With Peter Findley. 10am. Foreness Point www.rspb.org.uk/groups/thanet Tuesday 26th July Seashore Safaris Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife – with help on hand to identify your finds! 10am. £1 per person. Nayland Rock, Margate Main Sands www.nekmpa.org.uk DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 35 JULY 2016 Tuesday 26th July Great Broadstairs Bake Off Meet and chat about the bakes we make. Taste a bit of everything. 7.30pm. New baking theme each month. FB: GreatBroadstairsBakeOff Tuesday 26th July St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Free but donations advised. Booking essential. 9.30am. Tel: 07546 514948 Tuesday 26th July Probus Club Lunch Followed by guest speaker. Open to retired/semi-retired men. 1pm. Tel: 01843 863306 Wednesday 27th July Fireworks See a fantastic firework display in the skies of Broadstairs, over Viking Bay. Event is weather dependent so check on the day. Tel: 01843 868718 Wednesday 27th July Thanet Male Voice Choir’s “Prom by the Sea” Free entry. 7.30pm. Broadstairs Pavilion Tel: 01843 865819 www.thanetmvc.org.uk Thursday 28th July St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Free but donations advised. 1.30pm. Booking essential. Tel: 07546 514948 Thursday 28th July RSPB: Nature Walk With Peter Findley. 10am. £3. Foreness Point Email: [email protected] www.discoverbroadstairs.com Thursday 28th July Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion Street, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Thursday 28th – Sunday 31st July Summer Repertory Theatre “You Never Can Tell” by Bernard Shaw’s seaside comedy. Thursday & Friday 7.30pm, Saturday 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Sunday 6.30pm. Tel: 01843 863701 Email: info@sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk Friday 29th July Alfie Gough Teddy Bears Picnic Support The Alfie Gough Trust & help give hope to children suffering with Neuroblastoma. King George VI. Day of activities raising funds for Memorial Trust. Combined with 5km, 10km and Childrens Fun Runs. 2pm-8pm. www.alfiestrust.com Friday 29th July Introductory Surf School Lessons Learn a new skill at Joss Bay. Open to anyone over the age of 8 who can swim 50m unaided. Tel: 01843 860777 www.jossbay.co.uk Saturday 30th July Collectables Fair Small but interesting, collectables fair with crafts, artwork, books, vintage jewellery, glass and china. 9.30am-4.30pm. Balmoral Gardens, Albion Street Broadstairs Tel: 01843 865623 Saturday 30th July Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Northfleet Brass Band. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Saturday 30th July Seashore Safaris Explore Thanet’s chalk rocky shore for its fascinating rockpool wildlife – with help on hand to identify your finds! Meet at Sea garden/ Marine esplanade, Ramsgate. 3pm. £1pp. www.nekmpa.org.uk Sunday 31st July Seafront Art Exhibition Broadstairs and St Peters Art group. Still going strong more than 40 years after starting exhibiting work on the town’s seafront. Tel: 01843 848016 Sunday 31st July Seal and Wildlife Watching Trips A one and a half hour trip to a local seal colony in a National Nature Reserve. 10am. Adult £20, Child £20. Sea Searcher Boat Trips, The Kiosk Pier Yard, Ramsgate Royal Harbour, Ramsgate Tel: 07837 562076 www.seasearcher.co.uk Sunday 31st July Easy Sundays Join our weekly Sunday workshops. 1pm-4pm. £3.50 (CT9 residents free). Turner Contemporary, Margate Tel: 01843 233000 www.turnercontemporary.org.uk Sunday 31st July Cliftonville Farmers’ Market Kent food and drink traders. 10am-1pm. The Oval, Cliftonville Tel: 01843 226033 Sunday 31st July Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Cantium Brass Band. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 37 AUGUST 2016 Until November 2018 – Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays The Great War 1914-1918 Exhibition telling the story of the people of Margate during that terrible time. 11am-5pm. Margate Museum, Old Town https://Margatemuseum.wordpress.com Monday 1st August Broadstairs Writers’ Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Thursday 4th August St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Free but donations advised. 9.30am Booking essential. Tel: 07546 514948 Thursday 4th August Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Thursday 4th – Sunday 7th August Summer Repertory Theatre “Blithe Spirit”by Noël Coward.“Be careful what you ask for where the spirit world is concerned.” Thurs & Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Sun 6.30pm. Tel: 01843 863701 Email: info@sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk Friday 5th – Friday 12th August Broadstairs Folk Week An amazing seven days of music, workshops, Broadstairs Folk Week takes place all over the town, with thousands of people enjoying free events. Box Office: 01843 604030 Full programme details online www.broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk 38 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 Saturday 6th August St Peters Church Visit the graves and remember those who died during or as a result of the 1914-18 World War. Booking advisable. 10am. Tel: 01843 868646 Saturday 13th August St Peters Church WWII Graves Tours Remember those who died during, or as a result of, the 1939-1945 World War. Booking essential. 10am. Tel: 01843 868646 Tuesday 9th August Coffee morning and chat with Probus Open to retired/semi-retired men. 11am-12.30pm. Saturday 13th August Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Burt Butler’s Jazz Pilgrims. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Thursday 11th August St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Free but donations advised. 9.30am. Booking essential. Tel: 07546 514948 Saturday 13th & Sunday 14th August Ramsgate Sprint Revival An event in celebration of the motorbike, classic and modern with lots of bikes, entertainment, stalls and food. Government Acre & Western Undercliff, Ramsgate Thursday 11th August Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Sunday 14th August Thanet Farmers’ Market Assorted food, drink and craft stalls. 9.30am-1pm. Dane Court Grammar School, Broadstairs www.kfma.org.uk/Thanet Thursday 11th August Stitch and Bitch with the Crafty Broads All crafters welcome. Join a fun group of ladies who like crafting. 7.30pm. Bessie’s Tea Parlour, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 862259 FB: thecraftybroads Sunday 14th August Seafront Art Exhibition Broadstairs and St Peters Art group. Still going strong more than 40 years after starting exhibiting work on the town’s seafront. Tel: 01843 848016 Thurs 11th – Sun 14th August Summer Repertory Theatre “Blithe Spirit”by Noël Coward.“Be careful what you ask for where the spirit world is concerned.” Thurs & Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Sun 6.30pm. Tel: 01843 863701 Email: info@sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk Sunday 14th August St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Free but donations advised. 1.30pm. Booking essential. Tel: 07546 514948 Thurs 11th – Sun 21st August Ramsgate’s Lark In The Park Annual holiday programme of activities for young people, open to the public. Government Acre, Royal Esplanade Sunday 14th August Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Betteshanger Brass Band. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk www.discoverbroadstairs.com Monday 15th August Broadstairs Writers’ Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Tuesday 16th August Busy B’s Sewing group for Victorian, period costumes and every day clothes. Help always on hand. New members welcome. Sylvia Kirkpatrick Room, Crampton Tower Museum Tel: 07763 866624 Wednesday 17th August Broadstairs Water Gala Broadstairs and celebrates the best of the traditional English seaside. From toddlers to glamorous grans, traditional beach competitions, nautical characters, bandstand competitions and all day entertainment, family funfair and a stunning firework display, Broadstairs Water Gala has something for everyone. www.broadstairswatergala.co.uk Thurs 18th – Sun 21st August Summer Repertory Theatre “The Sociable Plover” by Tim Whitnall”. Suspenseful thriller. Thursday & Friday 7.30pm, Saturday 2.30pm & 7.30pm; Sunday 6.30pm. Tel: 01843 863701 Email: info@sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk Sunday 21st August 100 years of the East Kent Road Car Company Employees Reunion and Omnibus Memorabilia Show. 10am-4pm. Tel: 01843 871133 www.cramptontower.co.uk Sunday 21st August Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts East Peckham Silver Band. 2.30pm-4pm Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Tuesday 23rd August Probus Club Lunch Followed by guest speaker. Open to retired/semi-retired men. 1pm. Tel: 01843 863306. Tuesday 23rd August Great Broadstairs Bake Off Meet & chat about the bakes we make. Taste a bit of everything. 7.30pm. New baking theme each month. FB: GreatBroadstairsBakeOff Thursday 18th August St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Free but donations advised. 9.30am. Booking essential. Tel: 07546 514948 Thursday 18th August Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com www.discoverbroadstairs.com Thursday 25th August St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Free but donations advised. Booking essential. 1.30pm. Tel: 07546 514948 Saturday 27th August Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Jamie Moore. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Sunday 28th August Cliftonville Farmers’ Market Kent food and drink traders. 10am-1pm. The Oval, Cliftonville Tel: 01843 226033 Sunday 28th August Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts John Myhill Jazz Quartet. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Sun 28th & Mon 29th August Collectables Fair Small but interesting, collectables fair with crafts, artwork, books, vintage jewellery, glass & china. 9.30am-4.30pm. Balmoral Gardens, Albion Street Tel: 01843 865623 Monday 29th August Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Jeff Barker – TBC. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Thursday 25th August Nature Walk With Peter Findley. 10am. £3. Foreness Point Email: [email protected] Tuesday 30th August RSPB: A Woodland Walk Talk by Simon Ginnaw. £3.50/£5. 7.30pm. Portland Centre, St Peters Email: [email protected] Thursday 25th August Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion Street, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Wednesday 31st August Thanet Male Voice Choir’s “Prom by the Sea” Free entry. 7.30pm. Broadstairs Pavilion Tel: 01843 865819 www.thanetmvc.org.uk DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 39 SEPTEMBER 2016 Until November 2018 The Great War 1914-1918 Exhibition telling the story of the people of Margate during that terrible time. 11am-5pm. Margate Museum, Old Town https://Margatemuseum.wordpress.com Thursday 1st September St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Free but donations advised. 9.30am. Booking essential. Tel: 07546 514948 © Thanet Tourism Thursday 8th September Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Friday 9th – Sunday 11th September Wheels and Fins Festival A three-day action packed music, extreme sport & beach festival including main events such as; a Skateboard Mini Ramp Competition, Soapbox Racing, Bmxing, Slacklining, Surfing & Stand up Paddleboard Events, Live Music & Licensed Bars. Tel: 01843 860777 www.wheelsandfins.co.uk Thursday 1st September Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Sunday 4th September Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Gravesend Borough Band. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Monday 5th September Broadstairs Writers’ Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Thursday 8th September St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Free but donations advised. 1.30pm. Booking essential. Tel: 07546 514948 www.discoverbroadstairs.com © Ben Wilks Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th September Crampton Tower Heritage Open Day Tel: 01843 871133 www.cramptontower.org.uk Saturday 10th September St Peters Village Tour Meet many costumed characters from past centuries along with some surprises on the way! Free but donations advised. 9.30am. Booking essential. Tel: 07546 514948 Sunday 11th September Broadstairs Bandstand Concerts Whitstable Brass Band. 2.30pm-4pm. Tel: 01843 868718 www.broadstairs.gov.uk Sunday 11th September Thanet Farmers’ Market Assorted food, drink and craft stalls. 9.30am-1pm Dane Court Grammar School, Broadstairs www.kfma.org.uk/Thanet Sunday 11th – Monday 19th September Pugin Week – Ramsgate A series of events and open days celebrating the great Gothic-Revival architect. St Augustine’s Church, St Augustine’s Road Monday 12th September Thanet Geographical Society Lecture by Ron Stilwell – Thanet Defences in second World War. Community Centre. 7.30pm. Tel: 01843 296136 Tuesday 13th September Coffee morning and chat with Probus Open to retired/semi-retired men. 11am-12.30pm. Wednesday 14th September St Peters Church WWII Graves Tours Remember those who died during, or as a result of, the 1939-1945 World War. Booking essential. 10am. Tel: 01843 868646 Thursday 15th September Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion Street, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 43 44 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 www.discoverbroadstairs.com SEPTEMBER 2016 Thursday 15th September Stitch & Bitch with Crafty Broads All crafters welcome. Join a fun group of ladies who like crafting. 7.30pm. Bessie’s Tea Parlour, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 862259 FB: thecraftybroads Thursday 15th September Broadstairs Pudding Club £25 – light meal, 6 puds, glass of bubbles. 7.30pm. Bessie’s Tea Room, Albion St, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 600189 Monday 19th September Broadstairs Writers’ Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Tuesday 20th September Busy B’s Sewing group for Victorian, period costumes and every day clothes. New members welcome. Sylvia Kirkpatrick Room, Crampton Tower Museum Tel: 07763 866624 Tuesday 27th September Probus Club Lunch Followed by guest speaker. Open to retired/semi-retired men. 1pm. Tel: 01843 863306 Tuesday 27th September RSPB: Uzbekistan & Kazakhstan Silk Road Talk by Bob Short. £3.50/£5. 7.30pm. Portland Centre, St Peters Email: [email protected] Tuesday 27th September Great Broadstairs Bake Off Meet & chat about the bakes we make. Taste a bit of everything. 7.30pm. New baking theme each month. FB: GreatBroadstairsBakeOff Thursday 29th September Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Friday 30th September – Sunday 2nd October Broadstairs Food Festival 2016 Three day FREE entry event. Over 100 stalls of Kent’s finest food and drink producers. Chefs Theatre with live demonstrations; talks and workshops. 10am-6pm. Follow the Festival: FB: BroadstairsFoodFestival Twitter: #broadiefoodfest www.broadstairsfoodfestival.org.uk Thursday 22nd September Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Saturday 24th September Broadstairs Barn Dance Club Dance with Contraband + Mic Spenceley. £12 in advance. The Memorial Hall, High Street, St Peter’s www.broadstairsbarndances.co.uk Sunday 25th September Cliftonville Farmers’ Market Kent food and drink traders. 10am-1pm. The Oval, Cliftonville Tel: 01843 226033 www.discoverbroadstairs.com Chefs’ Theatre, Broadstairs Food Festival DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 45 © Thanet Tourism 46 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 www.discoverbroadstairs.com OCTOBER 2016 Until November 2018 – Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays The Great War 1914-1918 Exhibition telling the story of the people of Margate during that terrible time. 11am-5pm. Margate Museum, Old Town https://Margatemuseum.wordpress.com Sat 1st – Sun 2nd October Broadstairs Food Festival 2016 Three day FREE entry event. Over 100 stalls of Kent’s finest food and drink producers. Chefs Theatre with live demonstrations; talks and workshops. 10am-6pm. Follow the Festival: FB: BroadstairsFoodFestival Twitter: #broadiefoodfest www.broadstairsfoodfestival.org.uk Sunday 2nd October Brigitte Rennie/MosiacCat Fever: “Talk of the Town – Variety evening.” 7.30pm. £10 Friends & Advance £12 at door Sarah Thorne Memorial Theatre, St Peter’s Road, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 863701 Email: info@sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk Monday 3rd October Broadstairs Writers’ Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Thursday 5th October Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Sunday 9th October Thanet Farmers’ Market Assorted food, drink and craft stalls. 9.30am-1pm Dane Court Grammar School, Broadstairs www.kfma.org.uk/Thanet www.discoverbroadstairs.com Monday 10th October Thanet Geographical Society Lecture by Antony Curwell – Management of Quex Estates. 7.30pm. Community Centre Tel: 01843 296136 Thursday 20th October Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion Street, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Tuesday 11th October Coffee morning and chat with Probus Open to retired/semi-retired men. 11am-12.30pm. Tuesday 25th October Probus Club Lunch Followed by guest speaker. Open to retired/semi-retired men. 1pm. Tel: 01843 863306 Thursday 13th October Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Tuesday 25th October RSPB: Seals and Wildlife from Sandwich Bay Talk by Russell Miles. £3.50/£5. 7.30pm. Portland Centre, St Peters Email: [email protected] Thursday 13th October Stitch and Bitch with the Crafty Broads All crafters welcome. Join a fun group of ladies who like crafting. 7.30pm. Bessie’s Tea Parlour, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 862259 FB: thecraftybroads Saturday 15th – Sunday 23rd October Looping the Loop Festival of live performance, with shows from Battersea Arts Centre and by East Kent theatre performers. Venues around Ramsgate & Thanet www.loopingtheloopfestival.org.uk Monday 17th October Broadstairs Writers’ Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Tuesday 18th October Busy B’s Sewing group for Victorian, period costumes and every day clothes. New members welcome. Sylvia Kirkpatrick Room, Crampton Tower Museum Tel: 07763 866624 Tuesday 25th October Great Broadstairs Bake Off Meet & chat about the bakes we make. Taste a bit of everything. 7.30pm. New baking theme each month. FB: GreatBroadstairsBakeOff Tuesday 25th – Friday 28th October (half term) Powell Cotton Museum Create your own menacing marionette. 11am-12.30pm; 1.30pm-3pm. Powell Cotton Museum, Birchington Tel: 01843 842168 Email: [email protected] Thursday 27th October Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Thursday 27th October Broadstairs Pudding Club £25 – light meal, 6 puds, glass of bubbles. 7.30pm. Bessie’s Tea Room, Albion Street, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 600189 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 47 NOVEMBER 2016 Until November 2018 – Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays The Great War 1914-1918 Exhibition telling the story of the people of Margate during that terrible time. 11am-5pm. Margate Museum, Old Town https://Margatemuseum.wordpress.com Thursday 3rd November Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion Street, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Saturday 5th November Broadstairs Fireworks Evening Unconfirmed at the time of print. For information refer to: www.broadstairsfireworks.co.uk Friday 11th November St Peters Church WWII Graves Tours Remember those who died during, or as a result of, the 1939-1945 World War. Booking essential. 9.45am. Tel: 01843 868646 Friday 11th November St Peters Church Visit the graves and remember those who died during or as a result of the 1914-18 World War. Booking advisable. 9.45am. Tel: 01843 868646 Sunday 13th November Thanet Farmers’ Market Assorted food, drink and craft stalls. 9.30am-1pm. Dane Court Grammar School, Broadstairs www.kfma.org.uk/Thanet Monday 7th November Broadstairs Writers’ Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Thursday 10th November Stitch and Bitch with the Crafty Broads All crafters welcome. Join a fun group of ladies who like crafting. 7.30pm. Bessie’s Tea Parlour, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 862259 FB: thecraftybroads 48 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 Monday 21st November Broadstairs Writers’ Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Tuesday 22nd November Probus Club Lunch Followed by guest speaker. Open to retired/semi-retired men. 1pm. Tel: 01843 863306 Tuesday 22nd November Great Broadstairs Bake Off Meet & chat about the bakes we make. Taste a bit of everything. 7.30pm. New baking theme each month. FB: GreatBroadstairsBakeOff Thursday 24th November Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Tuesday 8th November Coffee morning and chat with Probus Open to retired/semi-retired men. 11am-12.30pm. Thursday 10th November Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion Street, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Thursday 17th November Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Monday 14th November Thanet Geographical Society Lecture by Michael Walter on Management of RSPB Church Woods, Blean. 7.30pm. Community Centre Tel: 01843 296136 Tuesday 15th November Busy B’s Sewing group for Victorian, period costumes and every day clothes. New members welcome. Sylvia Kirkpatrick Room, Crampton Tower Museum Tel: 07763 866624 Thursday 24th November Broadstairs Pudding Club Finale Night £25 – light meal, 6 puds, glass of bubbles. 7.30pm. Bessie’s Tea Room, Albion St, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 600189 Sunday 27th November Cliftonville Farmers’ Market Kent food & drink traders. 10am-1pm. The Oval, Cliftonville Tel: 01843 226033 Tuesday 29th November RSPB: Craft Fair and Photo Competition Memebrs Only evening. 7.30pm. Portland Centre, St Peters Email: [email protected] www.discoverbroadstairs.com DECEMBER 2016 Until November 2018 – Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays The Great War 1914-1918 Exhibition telling the story of the people of Margate during that terrible time. 11am-5pm. Margate Museum, Old Town https://Margatemuseum.wordpress.com Thursday 8th December Stitch and Bitch with the Crafty Broads All crafters welcome. Join a fun group of ladies who like crafting. 7.30pm. Bessie’s Tea Parlour, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 862259 FB: thecraftybroads Christmas Fairs Dates for Thanet’s Christmas Fairs were unavailable at the time of going to press. For the latest information on Christmas events go to: www.visitthanet.com Saturday 10th December Broadstairs Barn Dance Club Dance with The Tonic + Rob Sibthorpe. £12 in advance. The Memorial Hall, High St, St Peter’s www.broadstairsbarndances.co.uk Thursday 1st – end of December Ramsgate Harbour Illuminations Boats and businesses in the harbour stage an amazing iluminated display – get dressed for Christmas! www.rtyc.com Thursday 1st December Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion Street, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Sunday 11th December Thanet Farmers’ Market Assorted food, drink and craft stalls. 9.30am-1pm. Dane Court Grammar School, Broadstairs www.kfma.org.uk/Thanet Sunday 11th December Thanet Male Voice Choir’s Charity Christmas Concert Holy Trinity Church. Free entry. 2.30pm. Tel: 01843 865819 www.thanetmvc.org.uk Monday 5th December Broadstairs Writers’ Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Thursday 8th December Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion Street, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com www.discoverbroadstairs.com Thursday 15th December Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Sunday 18th December Cliftonville Farmers’ Market Kent food and drink traders. 10am-1pm. The Oval, Cliftonville Tel: 01843 226033 Monday 19th December Broadstairs Writers’ Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Monday 19th – Saturday 31st December Pantomime: ‘Jack and The Beanstalk’ Full professional production with live music. For times and prices contact the Box Office. Sarah Thorne Memorial Theatre, St Peter’s Road, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 863701 Email: info@sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk www.sarahthorne-theatre company.co.uk Tuesday 20th December Busy B’s Sewing group for Victorian, period costumes and every day clothes. New members welcome. Sylvia Kirkpatrick Room, Crampton Tower Museum Tel: 07763 866624 Monday 12th December Thanet Geographical Society Christmas Celebration. For details contact Derek Wilson. 7.30pm. Community Centre Tel: 01843 296136 Thursday 22nd December Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 49 JANUARY 2017 Until November 2018 – Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays The Great War 1914-1918 Exhibition telling the story of the people of Margate during that terrible time. 11am-5pm. Margate Museum, Old Town https://Margatemuseum.wordpress.com Monday 2nd January Broadstairs Writers’ Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Thursday 5th January Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Sunday 8th January Thanet Farmers’ Market Assorted food, drink and craft stalls. 9.30am-1pm. Dane Court Grammar School, Broadstairs www.kfma.org.uk/Thanet Thanet Geographical Society Lecture by Dr Clare Lukehurst. Brunei, the richest oil state. 7.30pm. Community Centre Tel: 01843 296136 Thursday 19th January Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Tuesday 10th January Coffee morning and chat with Probus Open to retired/semi-retired men. 11am-12.30pm. Thursday 12th January Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Tuesday 24th January Probus Club Lunch Followed by guest speaker. Open to retired/semi-retired men. 1pm. Tel: 01843 863306. Thursday 12th January Stitch and Bitch with the Crafty Broads All crafters welcome. Join a fun group of ladies who like crafting. 7.30pm. Bessie’s Tea Parlour, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 862259 FB: thecraftybroads Monday 16th January Broadstairs Writers’ Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Tuesday 17th January Busy B’s Sewing group for Victorian, period costumes and every day clothes. New members welcome. Sylvia Kirkpatrick Room, Crampton Tower Museum Tel: 07763 866624 50 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 Tuesday 24th January Great Broadstairs Bake Off Meet & chat about the bakes we make. Taste a bit of everything. 7.30pm. New baking theme each month. FB: GreatBroadstairsBakeOff Thursday 26th January Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Sunday 29th January Cliftonville Farmers’ Market Kent food and drink traders. 10am-1pm. The Oval, Cliftonville Tel: 01843 226033 www.discoverbroadstairs.com FEBUARY 2017 Until November 2018 – Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays The Great War 1914-1918 Exhibition telling the story of the people of Margate during that terrible time. 11am-5pm. Margate Museum, Old Town https://Margatemuseum.wordpress.com Thursday 2nd February Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Monday 6th February Broadstairs Writers’ Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Thursday 9th February Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Monday 13th February Thanet Geographical Society Lecture by Nicola Morgan Maternal Mortality in Ethiopia. 7.30pm. Community Centre Tel: 01843 296136 Tuesday 14th February Coffee morning and chat with Probus Open to retired/semi-retired men. 11am-12.30pm. Thursday 16th February Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Friday 17th – Sunday 19th February Blues Bash Festival Kent’s biggest, free Blues festival. In and around Broadstairs. Thursday 9th February Stitch and Bitch with the Crafty Broads All crafters welcome. Join a fun group of ladies who like crafting. 7.30pm. Bessie’s Tea Parlour, Broadstairs Tel: 01843 862259 FB: thecraftybroads Sunday 12th February Thanet Farmers’ Market Assorted food, drink and craft stalls. 9.30am-1pm. Dane Court Grammar School, Broadstairs www.kfma.org.uk/Thanet www.discoverbroadstairs.com Monday 20th February Broadstairs Writers Circle Meet to read and discuss your creative writing. 7.15pm-9.30pm. Brown Jug Inn, Broadstairs Tel: 07939 253832 Tuesday 21st February Busy B’s Sewing group for Victorian, period costumes and every day clothes. New members welcome. Sylvia Kirkpatrick Room, Crampton Tower Museum Tel: 07763 866624 Thursday 23rd February Thanet Writers Group 7.30pm. The Chapel, Albion St, Broadstairs www.thanetwriters.com Sunday 26th February Cliftonville Farmers’ Market Kent food and drink traders. 10am-1pm. The Oval, Cliftonville Tel: 01843 226033 Tuesday 28th February Probus Club Lunch Followed by guest speaker. Open to retired/semi-retired men. 1pm. Tel: 01843 863306 Saturday 18th February Blues Bash Opening Concert Pre-bookable tickets. Refer to website for featured bands. Pavilion, Broadstairs www.broadstairsbluesbash.com Tuesday 28th February Great Broadstairs Bake Off Meet & chat about the bakes we make. Taste a bit of everything. 7.30pm. New baking theme each month. FB: GreatBroadstairsBakeOff DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 51 AROUND THE COAST There are seven, sandy bays skirting the pretty town of Broadstairs, each offering something unique.Some have seasonal facilities and restrictions with regard to access for dogs. The following information lists key points but for full details, including Beach Wheelchair Hire, go to www.VisitThanet.co.uk/BeachesandBays where you may even watch a short film ‘Our Coast’. VIKING BAY © Thanet Tourism LOUISA BAY (towards Ramsgate) © Thanet Tourism Delightfully small Good for rock pooling Cafe / beach shop Promenade access to Viking Bay Disabled access via a (steep) slope or via lift/prom from Viking Bay Beach chalets Dog restriction in place from 1st May until 30th September – dogs not permitted from 10am-6pm 52 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 DUMPTON GAP (towards Ramsgate) © Thanet Tourism Quiet sandy bay Promenade access to Louisa Bay Cafe Beach chalets Toilets (seasonal) Dogs welcome all year Excellent low tide walking to Ramsgate – BUT essential to check time tides as the sea covers the bay at high tide Dogs are welcome on this beach all year round The main bay in Broadstairs Seaside Award 2015 Tidal pool Childrens amusement corner Boardwalk Seasonal lift to the beach (April/September) First Aid point Parking Toilets Beach shop Beach chalets Deckchair hire Beach wheelchairs available (Contact 07432 648275) Dog ban in place from 1st May until 30th September – dogs not permitted any time STONE BAY (towards Margate) © Thanet Tourism Popular with families Rock pooling Promenade access to Broadstairs Viking Bay Beach chalets Seasonal lifeguards Toilets Dog restriction in place from 1st May until 30th September – dogs not permitted from 10am-6pm. Blue Flag Award 2015 www.discoverbroadstairs.com © Thanet Tourism JOSS BAY (towards Margate) © Thanet Tourism 200-metre long bay is known as the best surfing beach in Thanet Surf school on the beach hires boards and wet suits Deck chair and lounger hire available Beach shop and cafe on the sands Dog restriction in place from 1st May until 30th September – dogs not permitted from 10am-6pm Plenty of exposed sand at full tide – BUT the bay gets cut off when the tide is in Blue Flag Award 2015 Toilets (Seasonal) Seasonal lifeguards Disabled access to the beach Parking Children’s amusement corner with bouncy castle www.discoverbroadstairs.com KINGSGATE BAY © Thanet Tourism Some of the best examples of sea caves in the country Sandy bay offers calm and seclusion Plenty of exposed sand at full tide – BUT the bay gets cut off when the tide is in Beach chalet hire Public house/restaurant nearby This bay is dog friendly all year round – no restrictions BOTANY BAY © Thanet Tourism One of our most photographed bays, Botany Bay is infamous This gem offers stunning views of white cliffs and beautiful chalk stacks Blue Flag Award 2015 Good location for fossil hunting, rock pool exploration Plenty of exposed sand at full tide – BUT the bay gets cut off when the tide is in Seasonal lifeguards Cafe/restaurant/public house nearby Toilets (seasonal) First aid point Deckchair hire Dog restriction in place from 1st May until 30th September – dogs not permitted from 10am-6pm DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 53 CHURCHES TOGETHER IN BROADSTAIRS See the ‘‘Churches Together in Broadstairs & St Peter’s’’ Notice Board at Pierremont Hall, near the War Memorial. Broadstairs Methodist Church Tel: 01843 591010 Christ Church FCE Osborne Road Email: [email protected] Grace Community Church Tel: 01843 826466 www.gracechurchthanet.org Harvest New Angelican Church Tel: 01843 871183 www.harvestnac.co.uk Holy Trinity Tel: 01843 862921 www.holytrinitybroadstairs.org.uk Oasis Pentecostal Church Tel: 01843 595686 www.oasispentecostalchurch.co.uk St Andrews C of E Tel: 01843 609513 www.st-andrews-church.org.uk Our Lady Star of the Sea RC Church Tel: 01843 861627 www.directory.rcsouthwark.co.uk St Peters Parish Church Tel: 01843 866061 www.stpetersinthanet.org.uk Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 861055 www.broadstairsbaptist.org.uk Society of Friends (Quakers) Tel: 01843 863962 www.eastkentquakers.org.uk St Peters Baptish Church Tel: 01843 866035 www.stpetersbaptist.org.uk The Vale United Reform Church Tel: 01843 868078 Westover Free Church Tel: 01843 869651 www.westoverchurch.org.uk BROADSTAIRS & ST PETERS TOWN COUNCILLORS Broadstairs & St Peter’s Town Council, Pierremont Hall, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1JX Tel: 01843 868718 Fax: 01843 866048 Email: [email protected] Broadstairs & St Peter’s Town Council Office is open to the Public from 9.30am to 12.30pm Monday to Friday. There is a free internal postal service for correspondence to Thanet District Council and a free phone available to speak to TDC Officers. Appointments with The Mayor or the Town Clerk should be made in advance. BEACON WARD Cllr Jennifer Matterface (Labour) Tel: 0778 596 6666 Cllr John Buckley (UKIP) Tel: 07490 089 882 Cllr Rosalind Binks (Conservative) Tel: 01843 869484 BRADSTOWE Cllr William Hayton (Conservative) Tel: 01843 591529 Cllr Jill Bayford (Conservative) Tel: 01843 869506 Cllr David Parsons (Conservative) Tel: 07840 688 712 54 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 KINGSGATE Cllr Robert Bayford (Conservative) Tel: 01843 869506 ST PETER’S Cllr Roy Dexter (Conservative) Tel: 01843 864662 Cllr Paul Moore (Conservative) Tel: 07740 610 572 Cllr Jason Savage (Conservative) Tel: 01843 602834 Cllr Charlie Leys (UKIP) Tel: 07896 642 325 VIKING WARD Cllr Mave Saunders (Conservative) Tel: 01843 864046 Cllr David Saunders (Conservative) Tel: 01843 864046 Cllr Peter Shaw (Conservative) Tel: 07792 387 648 Cllr Rosanna Taylor-Smith (Conservative) Tel: 01843 863884 For the most current Councillor information, and contact details, please see Broadstairs and St Peter’s Town Council website: www.broadstairs.gov.uk www.discoverbroadstairs.com © Visit Kent 56 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 www.discoverbroadstairs.com DIRECTORY OF LOCAL ASSOCIATIONS/GROUP/SOCIETY Amnesty International 9 St Peters Park Road Tel: 01843 604825 Library The Broadway Tel: 0845 247200 Geographical Society Community Hall, Pierremont Park Tel: 01843 296136 Broadstairs & St Peter’s Archive Crampton Tower Tel: 01843 871133 Music Recital Society Email: bernadette.davies@ tinyworld.co.uk Tel: 01843 601999 Mosaic Cat Productions Tel: 07790 127515 themosaiccat.com Broadstairs & St Peter’s Arts Group Tel: 01843 848016 Broadstairs & St Peter’s Bowls Club Lawn Road Tel: 07528 986818 Broadstairs & St Peter’s Chamber of Commerce Tel: 07925 185052 broadstairschamber.org.uk Broadstairs & St Peter’s Concert Band Tel: 01843 581185 Broadstairs & St Peter’s Lawn Tennis Club Tel: 01843 600540 broadstairstennisclub.org.uk Broadstairs & St Peter’s Twinning Association marie-wattignies.com Broadstairs Probus Club Email: [email protected] Tel: 01843 867501 Broadstairs Recorded Music Society Tel: 01843 861054 brms.webeden.co.uk Broadstairs Sailing Club Tel: 01843 861373 broadstairssailingclub.com Broadstairs Society Community Hall, Pierremont Park Tel: 01843 868835 Broadstairs Victorians Crampton Tower Tel: 01843 869839 Broadstairs Writers’ Circle Brown Jug, Ramsgate Road Tel: 07939 253832 Page Mason School Dance Callis Court Road Tel: 01843 863730 Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 qrbc.net Sarah Thorne Theatre Club Tel: 0845 2626263 sarahthorne-theatreclub.co.uk Scalextric Digital Club Crampton Tower Tel: 01843 582259 St Peter’s & Broadstairs Horticultural Society Tel: 01843 601095 St Peter’s Old Boys Association Memorial Hall, St Peter’s Tel: 01843 864162 Busy B’s Sewing Circle Crampton Tower Tel: 07763 866624 Thanet Decorative / Fine Arts Society St Peters Church Hall Tel: 01843 867323 Charles Dickens School PFA Tel: 07853 027483 cds.kent.sch.uk Thanet Fuchsia Group St Peters Church Hall Tel: 01843 225122 Broadstairs & St Peter’s Women’s Institute York Street Methodist Church Tel: 01843 833169 Crampton Tower Museum The Broadway Tel: 01843 871133 Thanet Lions Club Tel: 01843 868391 Email: [email protected] Beacon Road Residents’ Association Email: [email protected] Dickens House Museum Victoria Parade Tel: 01843 863453 Thanet Male Voice Choir Tel: 01843 865819 thanetmvc.org.uk Bradstow School 34 Dumpton Park Drive Tel: 01843 862123 Folk Week Tel: 01843 604080 broadstairsfolkweek.org Thanet Road Runners Tel: 07749 839659 thanetroadrunners.org.uk Broadstairs Adult Education St Peters Park Road Tel: 0845 606 5606 GAP Project Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Thanet University of Third Age Tel: 01843 864969 Broadstairs Dickens Fellowship Tel: 07792 387648 HelterSkelter York Street Tel: 01843 600140 Broadstairs & St Peter’s Morning Women’s Institute Holy Trinity Church Hall Tel: 01843 604763 Broadstairs Girl Guiding Email: broadstairsgirlguiding@ hotmail.co.uk www.discoverbroadstairs.com I.o.T. Archaeological Society iotas.org.uk Wednesday Warblers United Reform Church Tel: 07768 862422 Yoga-is The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 57 REGULAR EVENTS WEEKLY TUESDAYS WEEKLY MONDAYS Sprats Parent & Toddler Group Term time 9.30am-11am St Peter’s Church Hall Tel: 01843 602452 Beginners Yoga 6.15pm-7.45pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 Yoga for Pregnancy* 9.15-10.30am Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 Scouts Uniform Shop 6.30pm-8pm Scout Hut, 35 Belvedere Road Tel: 01843 867089 Raindrops Parents & Toddler Group 9.30am-11am Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Cubs 6.30pm-8pm Scout Hut, 35 Belvedere Road Tel: 01843 867590 Raindrops – Parent & Toddlers 9.30am-11am Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Tai Chi for Beginners 7pm-8.15pm Hilderstone Adult Education Centre Tel: 0845 606 5606 Coffee Gap with ‘Sit & Be Fit’ (gentle exercises) 10.15am-12.15pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 IT Help & Advice – 1 to 1 10.30am-12.30pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Beginners Yoga 1.30pm-3pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 Adult Numeracy Class (led by Qualified Tutor) 1.30pm-3.30pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Superkids For school yrs R-6. 4pm-5pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Thanet Roadrunners AC 6.30pm-7.30pm. All abilities welcome. Gates of Charles Dickens Sch Tel: 07749 839659 Broadstairs & St Peter’s Concert Band 7pm-10pm Band Practice Tel: 01843 581185 Hatha Yoga Developing in practice 8pm-9.30pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 1st & 3rd Monday Broadstairs Writers’ Circle 7.15pm-9.15pm The Brown Jug Pub Tel: 01843 602853 2nd Monday Thanet Lions Club 8pm Sir Stanley Gray, Ramsgate Tel: 01843 866978 Yoga for Young Adults* 4.30pm-5.30pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 58 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 Bible Study School Year 9+. 7pm-9pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Hatha Yoga 11am-12.30pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 Hatha Yoga 7.15pm-8.45pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 Gentle Yoga 1pm-2.30pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 Broadstairs & St Peter’s Arts Group 7.30pm Holy Trinity Church Hall Tel: 01843 848016 Beginners Yoga 5.30pm-7pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 Tai Chi Advanced 5.45pm-7pm Hilderstone Adult Education Centre Tel: 0845 606 5606 Intercessory Prayer Time 7.30pm-8.30pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Singing Together 6pm-7pm Hilderstone Adult Education Centre Tel: 0845 606 5606 Thanet Male Voice Choir – Rehearsal 7.30pm-9.30pm St Andrew’s Church Tel: 01843 865819 L-UMBA Workout Hi/low impact to World, Latin, European & Asian Music. 6pm-7.30pm The Pavilion Tel: 01843 600999 Busy Bs Sewing Group New members always welcome. 7.30pm Crampton Tower Tel: 07763 866624 www.discoverbroadstairs.com These listings have been compiled in good faith, as a guide, using information supplied. However, organisations and scheduled meetings may be subject to change so please, do contact the group prior to scheduling your visit. WEEKLY WEDNESDAYS Salsa with Leon 8pm-11pm The Pavilion Tel: 01843 600999 2nd Tuesday Probus Club 11am Charles Dickens Tel: 01843 868652 3rd Tuesday Busy B’s Sewing Crampton Tower Tel: 07763 866 624 3rd Tuesday WEB 16 years + for those with special needs. 7.30pm-9pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 4th Tuesday Probus Club Lunch 12.30pm Charles Dickens Tel: 01843 868652 Last Tuesday Great Broadstairs Bake Off Bessie’s Tea Parlour Email: broadstairsbakeoff @gmail.com WEEKLY THURSDAYS Little Ted’s Parent & Toddler Group Term time only 9.30am–11am St Andrew’s Church Hall Tel: 01843 863480 Dynamic Hatha Yoga 6pm-7.30pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 St Peter’s Village Tour Refer to May to September diary pages Tel: 07546 514948 www.villagetour.co.uk BodyTone 9.30am-10.30am Hilderstone Adult Education Centre Tel: 0845 606 5606 Cubs 6.30pm-8pm Scout Hut, 35 Belvedere Road Tel: 01843 867590 St Peter’s Churchyard Tour Refer to May to September diary pages Tel: 01843 868646 Rainbow Creche 2 years +. 9.30am-11am Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Warblers Adult Singing Group 6.45pm-8.15pm United Reformed Church Hall Tel: 07768 862422 World War I and II Tours Refer to May to September diary pages Tel: 01843 868646 BodyTone 10.30am-11.30am Hilderstone Adult Education Centre Tel: 0845 606 5606 Prayer & Communion 1pm-1.30pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Postnatal & Baby Yoga* 1.30pm-2.30pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 86453 Children’s Yoga 3-7 years* 4pm-4.30pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 86453 Beavers 4.30pm-6pm Scout Hut, 35 Belvedere Road Tel: 01843 867590 Children’s Yoga 7-11 years*. 4.45pm5.30pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 www.discoverbroadstairs.com St Peter’s & Broadstairs Horticultural Soc. 7.30pm-9.15pm. No meeting August, December, January. Community Hall, Pierremont Pk Tel: 01843 861479 Beginners Yoga 8pm-9.30pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 Hatha Yoga 9.15am-10.45am Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 Rainbow Creche 2+ years. 9.30am–11am Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Sprats Parent & Toddler Group 9.30am–11am St Peter’s Church Hall Tel: 01843 602452 1st Wednesday Family Church Games, art & craft, short service & supper. 3.30pm-6pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 1st & 3rd Wednesday Dickens Fellowship Dickens House Tel: 01843 861827 broadstairsdickens festival.co.uk St Peter’s Old Boys – Coffee 9.15am-11.15am St Peter’s Memorial Hall Tel: 01843 864162 Tai Chi Advanced 10am-11.15am Hilderstone Adult Education Centre Tel: 0845 606 5606 Beginners Yoga 11am-12.30pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 59 REGULAR EVENTS WEEKLY THURSDAYS Tai Chi Intermediate 11.30am-12.45pm Hilderstone Adult Education Centre Tel: 0845 606 5606 Birth – 18 months Chat, play & advice. Term time only. 12.30pm-2pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Tai Chi for Mobility (chair-based) 1pm-2pm Hilderstone Adult Education Centre Tel: 0845 606 5606 Laughter Club Breathing exercises for health/wellbeing. 1pm-2pm Portland Centre St Peters Tel: 01843 807918 Adult Literacy Class 1.30pm-3.30pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Thanet U3A 2pm-4pm Portland Centre, St Peter’s Tel: 01843 295084 Gentle Yoga (Jan/Mar/May/Jul/Sep, Nov) 2pm-3.30pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 Family Yoga* 3.45pm-4.30pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 WEEKLY FRIDAYS Yoga for All Term time only. 5pm-6pm Hilderstone Adult Education Centre Tel: 0845 606 5606 Fitness – Core & Stability Circuit 5.30pm-6.30pm Hilderstone Adult Education Centre Tel: 0845 606 5606 Junior Youth Club School years 4-7. Term time only. 5pm-6.30pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Hatha Yoga 5.30pm-7pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 Girls Activity Club School Years 7-11. 7pm8.30pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Loose Cannons Miniatures & Modelling Club 10-19yrs. 7pm-8.30pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Ballroom & Latin Dance 7pm-8pm Hilderstone Adult Education Centre Tel: 0845 606 5606 Ballroom/Latin American Dance 7pm-9pm St Andrews Church Hall Tel: 01843 863730 60 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 Beginner’s Yoga 7.15pm-8.45pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 Friday Club Activities, lunch, join in one or all. 10.45am-2.30pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Timaru Model Car Racing Club 7.30pm-10pm Crampton Tower Tel: 01843 603152 Thanet Writers Club 7.30pm-9pm The Chapel, Albion St 2nd Thursday Broadstairs & St Peter’s Morning W.I. 9.45am-12.15pm Holy Trinity Church Hall Tel: 01843 604763 2nd Thursday B’stairs & St. Peter’s W.I. 1.45pm-4pm York St Methodist Church Tel: 01843 833169 2nd Thursday Crafty Broads Bessie’s Tea Parlour Email: thecraftybroads@ gmail.com 2nd / in oddnumbered months Amnesty International 7.30pm-9pm Friends Meeting House Tel: 01843 604828 1st & 3rd Thursday Broadstairs Recorded Music Soc 7.30pm-9.30pm 11 Grosvenor Road Tel: 01843 861054 Zumba 11.15am-12.15pm Hilderstone Adult Education Centre Tel: 0845 606 5606 I.T. Works 1 to 1 Help & advice. 11am1pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Broadstairs & St Peter’s Concert Band Band Practice. 7pm-10pm Tel: 01843 581185 St Peter’s Old Boys: Whist 7pm-9.30pm St Peter’s Memorial Hall Tel: 01843 864209 4th Scouts 7.30pm-9.30pm Scout Hut, 35 Belvedere Road Tel: 01843 867590 2nd Friday Hearing Aid Clinic 10am-noon Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Last Thursday Seaside Pudding Club Bessie’s Tea Parlour Tel: 01843 862559 www.discoverbroadstairs.com These listings have been compiled in good faith, as a guide, using information supplied. However, organisations and scheduled meetings may be subject to change so please, do contact the group prior to scheduling your visit. WEEKLY SATURDAYS WEEKLY SUNDAYS Fundraising Indoor Boot Fayre (Sept– April) 9am-Noon Scout Hut, 35 Belvedere Road Tel: 01843 867590 Fundraising Indoor Boot Fayre (Mar-Oct) 9am-Noon Scout Hut, 35 Belvedere Road Tel: 01843 867590 Beginner’s Yoga 9.15am-10.45am Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 Morning Service inc. Sunday Club For ages 0-16. 10.30am-12pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Yoga for Pregnancy* 11am-12pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 Hatha Yoga 11am-12.30pm Yoga-is, 20 The Broadway Tel: 01843 864532 1st Saturday Saturday Shop 10am-11.30am Holy Trinity Church Hall Tel: 07532 409790 3rd Saturday Group Worship For people with learning disabilities. 2.30pm-4.30pm Queens Rd Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 DAILY 1st Sunday P.F.A. Boot Sales 7am Charles Dickens School Tel: 07853 027483 1st Sunday Word, Worship & Communion Service (Oct-Dec) 9am-10am Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Evening Service 6.30pm-8pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 2nd Sunday Thanet Farmers Market 9am-1pm DaneCourt School. 07771 711252 Horizons Activities, bible study (school years 7+). 6pm-8pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Last Sunday (am) Cliftonville Farmers Market The Oval, Cliftonville Use of Computers & Free Internet (Monday-Saturday) 9am-4.30pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Comrades Club 10.30am-11pm 5 St Peter’s Road Tel: 01843 862243 Café Chat, rest & refreshments. 10am–2pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 Drop-in Service Available for advice, support, assistance in crisis (Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri). 2pm-4pm Queens Road Baptist Church Tel: 01843 602762 To submit changes to your organisations/meeting details please contact: AJ DESIGNS / [email protected] © Visit Kent www.discoverbroadstairs.com DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 61 62 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 www.discoverbroadstairs.com www.discoverbroadstairs.com DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 63 64 DISCOVER BROADSTAIRS 2016 www.discoverbroadstairs.com