ALL YOU NEED TO ENJOY RAMSGATE Visitor Guide - What’s On - Get Involved - 2018

A design-led lifestyle store and cafe offering a fresh approach to eating, drinking and shopping. Find us in one of the Military Road Arches, overlooking Ramsgate’s Harbour. Available for events & private hire. 17 Military Road Ramsgate CT11 9LG Tel. 01843 580666 archiveramsgate

Town Guide

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Regular Events

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Event Listings

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Town Map

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Community Contacts

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Ramsgate Rocks is produced by the volunteer members of REO - Ramsgate Event Organisers. REO is now in its 8th year of helping to bring the people and events of Ramsgate together, with everybody working to promote our great town, to both residents and visitors. This has proved to be a success story. The efforts that have been put in to set up and run events, by our amazing volunteers across the town, and the support of Ramsgate Town Council and Thanet District Council, the public, residents and visitors, has raised the quality of life for all. Add to this the work of our very small team at Ramsgate Rocks, the future in Ramsgate looks very bright indeed. We hope you keep this booklet with you and attend as many events as you can and please enjoy all that is on offer. Thank you one and all.

Ralph Hoult OBE Honorary Freeman of Ramsgate Chairman of REO

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Heritage Walking & Exploring In 2017, Ramsgate was appointed a Heritage Action Zone by Historic England. Over the next 5 years, we hope to see much of our historic town conserved for many years to come. Ramsgate and the surrounding areas are steeped with natural beauty and history, from our chalk cliffs and award-winning sandy beaches to the local nature reserve in Pegwell Bay. Walking around our town is probably the best way to appreciate Ramsgate’s architecture and

Blitz Walks take place all year and Costumed Walks in July and August. Find out more at ramsgate-society.org.uk. Active Ramsgate produced a Get Active leaflet detailing 4 walks ranging from 1 to 8 miles which can be downloaded at ramsgatetown.org/activeramsgate.

with 440 listed buildings including Georgian, Regency and Pugin’s Victorian examples to be found throughout the town; you won’t be disappointed. Pop into our Visitor Information Centre, Custom House, Harbour Parade to find maps and routes to suit all interests. Most leaflets are free; one of the most popular is the Pugin Trail. The Blue Plaque Trail commemorates famous residents and The Ramsgate Society Town Trails book has 7 walks (costing £5.99).

Visitramsgate.co.uk/trails-maps (google maps), have been created by noexpert.co.uk and include: independent shops, cafes, restaurants, live music, day trips and wet weather suggestions. There are several other trails including the Ramsgate Montefiore Heritage Walk and WWI Walk. These can be downloaded at; ramsgatetown.org and kentww1.com/ ramsgate.

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West to East Try our Starter Trail

Ramsgate’s Timeline Cretaceous Period prehistoric life in Ramsgate can still be discovered on our shoreline, from the chalk cliffs to the fossils found amongst the sand and rock pools. 55BC Romans arrived to find Thanet occupied by the Belgic people who thwarted their attempts to overpower Thanet.

Approx. 3 miles From Government Acre, you can walk along the promenade towards the harbour passing The Grange, St. Augustine’s Church and the Churchill Tavern. Then, after 70 metres, on your right walk down Jacob’s Ladder steps to the harbour and the Sailor’s Church. Turn left along Military Road, exploring the Harbour Arches before heading towards the Maritime Museum, passing the ‘Dunkirk little ship’ Sundowner and restored Steam Tug Cervia. Follow the coast, pass the Royal Victoria Pavilion

and walk along the promenade to the Ramsgate Tunnels. Go up the Augusta ‘Rainbow’ Steps. You’ll see the bandstand to the left; turn right, pass the Granville Cinema and walk 200m to King George VI Park to find the Italianate Greenhouse. Head north out of the park and turn left. Finish your walk at Petticoat Lane Emporium approximately 100 metres away. Approx. 3 miles.

43AD The Romans returned to the Isle and successfully conquered our shores. Richborough Fort, four miles, away tells the story. 449AD The Vikings arrived and were gifted The Isle of Thanet for their trouble. Back then, we were still a proper island due to the mile-wide Wantsum Channel separating us from the mainland. Hugin, the replica Viking ship 5

1940 - In WWII the town played a major part in the ‘Dunkirk Little Ships Rescue’, Operation Dynamo. 2017 - Ramsgate becomes a Heritage Action Zone, working with Historic England to research, celebrate and conserve our past. You can find out more by visiting www.historicengland.org.uk For local history books and knowledge, pop in to Michael’s Bookshop in King Street, and the Ravensgate Arms en route to discover more about our town’s name.

(at Pegwell Bay) and an 8ft Saxon Sword (at Stonelees Golf Club) mark their success. St Augustine arrived bringing Christianity to England. He became the first Archbishop of Canterbury. A cross (at St Augustine’s Golf Club) marks his landing site and Pugin’s Church of St Augustine is his shrine. 1062 - construction of St Laurence Church. 1360 - Ramsgate was a small fishing hamlet with some farmland.

1483 - after steady growth our town joined the Cinque Ports Confederation. 1850 - the completion of our Royal Harbour as seen today. 1915 - Ramsgate suffered extensive damage in the first Zeppelin onslaught in England, hence the building of the tunnels in 1939 .

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Art&

Entertainment Art Galleries

Ramsgate has a large artistic community and our growing number of galleries reflects that. Do pop along and check out some of our talented locals’ work, showcased in many of the spaces listed below. York Street Art Gallery in York Street. Open all year. Exhibits and sells local artwork, changing every week. Art lessons/workshops also available. 07877 477948 / yorkstreetgallery.co.uk. McGillan and Woodell in Queen Street is a new gallery space with regular exhibitions. Also selling unique gifts, ceramics and more.

Nice Things is now in Harbour Street with a new gallery space showcasing local artists and handmade glass, ceramics and textiles. Arts in Ramsgate (AiR) in Harbour Street; a new community art hub exhibiting local artists’ work with regular work and spaces for hire. Silverland Studios at 18 Military Road is two professional artists’ studios, a gallery and teaching centre, overlooking the Royal harbour. Painting courses offered throughout the year, 01843 589275 or Fb silverlandstudios. Something Fishy in MIlitary Road - Suzanne Curtis, ceramicist, displays her work everyweekend. Art + Design at Arch20 is open at the weekends along the Military Road Arches. Meltdowns Studio offer courses in bronze casting and much more! 01843 580083 meltdowns.co.uk 7

Music and Theatre

Ramsgate Music Hall, our award-winning venue, is tucked away in Turner Street and caters for all types of music hosting regular events which are listed on ramsgatemusichall.com Live music is a regular feature at many of our pubs and bars. Look up What’s On! LIVE MUSIC GIG Guide on facebook or @Thanet GIGS on twitter for up-to-date information on all live acts in Ramsgate and Thanet. There’s also the W3GiGs leaflet available at the Custom House Visitor Information Centre. If you want to create your own music, Ramsgate has an increasing number of recording studios. www.arcobarco.co.uk, bigjellystudios.com and piefactorymusic.com/studio to find out about their rates. The Granville Cinema & Theatre shows all the latest movies and along with their fabulous panto, they have theatre productions throughout the year. 01843 855000 / granvilletheatre.com

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Ramsgate Tunnels

cooler climate since the tunnels are a constant 11 degrees centigrade. If you don’t fancy taking the tour, you are welcome to just go in and have a look round the 150 year old Victorian railway tunnel for free. You can check out the model of the original station layout and plans along with original artefacts and documents. There are also touch screen information ports and a gift shop selling 1940’s wartime memorabilia. The cafe on site is a great space to relax with a coffee and cake!

75 years after they were first constructed to shelter the people of Ramsgate from WWII bombs, these incredibly engineered tunnels are open once again. Reopened in 2014 by a team of volunteers, Ramsgate Tunnels are now rated the no. 1 tour on the Isle of Thanet. The Tunnels Team will transport you back to Wartime Ramsgate with their tours, lasting approximately 1 hour 30 minutes. Open Wed – Sun, tours start at 10am and run every 2 hours with the last tour at 4pm. Please check the website at www.ramsgatetunnels.org for winter opening times or call 01843 588123.

Museums

The Maritime Museum and Clock House at the harbour is open in the high season displaying fascinating examples of our prehistoric and maritime history. £2.50 entry. Steam Tug Cervia tours can be booked at the museum, at the same cost. The Micro Museum situated in Church Hill, CT11 8RA is a popular attraction for all ages.

Tickets can be booked online or at the desk and cost £6.50 per adult and £4 per child. Over 60s pay £5. Flat shoes are advised and dress for a 9

The museum celebrates the history of computers and offers you the chance to play retro games from Easter to Halloween. £2-£3 to enter or £5 per family. Check out the website at www.themicromuseum.org or call 07876 271255 for opening times. RAF Manston and RAF History Museum,  Manston Road, Ramsgate, Kent CT12 5DF. Open March to October, admission £2. 01843 825224/www.rafmanston.co.uk Hurricane and Spitfire Museum open daily at Manston Road, CT12 5DF. Visit the spitfiremuseum.org.uk for more info. From April, you can try out the Spitfire Simulator – due to high interest, booking in advance is recommended 01843 821940.

working church, open daily, where the Shrine of St Augustine can be viewed. The award-winning, fully restored Grange can be visited every Wednesday afternoon at 2 and 3pm. Booking in advance is advised. Call Catriona Blaker on 01843 596401 between 6 - 8pm to book a place. Tours cost £4. A new Education, Research and Visitor Centre is now open at the church, open every day from 10am to 4pm.

Pugin’s Legacy Famous for designing Big Ben and the interior of the Houses of Parliament, AWN Pugin spent the last ten years of his short life in Ramsgate. A deeply religious man, he built St Augustine’s Church and his family home, The Grange, to reflect his Christian values and always said that of all the churches he designed, this one was ‘his child’. Both these amazing examples of Victorian architecture welcome visitors. St Augustine’s is a 10

Free Ramsgate The best way to see the Isle of Thanet is by bike and the Viking Coastal Trail does just that. Follow the signs for this 32 mile circular route (route 15) which covers 27 miles of the surrounding historical villages.

Photographers delight! Make sure you bring your camera to capture stunning scenery and architecture unique to our town! Galleries/Museums/Music - see separate pages for more info. Geocaching - another way to explore our town! Italianate Greenhouse in King George VI Park, the surviving part of the Montefiore estate. Parks - Ellington and King George VI Park each have a children’s playground.

Swimming and Relaxing on our Blue Flag Award sandy beaches. Other popular activities include kitesurfing, jetskiing and canoe/ kayak /walking trails. There are so many routes and trails there is a separate page full of suggestions! Whether you are into history, architecture or nature, we have a trail to suit. Go to ramsgatetown.org/activeramsgate or the Visitor Information Centre to find out more about these listings. 11

Fun For under a

Splashing the Cash!

Amusements Harbour Parade from 2p! Boating Pool Government Acre with paddle boats and play area/cafe £3 Bumble Beez & Indoor Lazer Arena Pysons Rd indoor play centre from £3.50. Indoor Laser Arena from £4.50 Cafes/Bars/Restaurants There are so many places for you to grab a snack. Why not try the walking trails at www.visitramsgate.co.uk/maps and trails to discover some of our hidden gems? The Grange Tours See Pugin’s Legacy £4. page 10 Granville Cinema Victoria Parade. See Music/Theatre page, latest films for £4 Kiddie’s Corner Ramsgate Main Sands, from £1.50 Maritime, Manston & Micro Museum See museums page, under £3 Seasearchers.co.uk Boat tours around the harbour, under £3 Swimming Pool High Street. Sessions £4.80 Tennis Montefiore Ave and Spencer Square, approx £2.50/hr Pickleball Spencer Square lessons from £2 - 07834 316601

Go2Sea.com ( Rib Request) Seals, bays & beaches and windfarm tours, approx £25 Kentscubadiving.co.uk Scuba diving, kayaking trips, kitesurfing - 07981 551922 Kitepirateskiteschool.com Learn to kitesurf or hone your skills! 07739 369531 Seasearchers.co.uk Seal and sightseeing tours or fishing trips, £20 & £25 - 07837 562076

Reallifegames.co.uk Escape room and save the world! 07377 805814 Spitfire Simulator From April 1st £30 for 30 minutes 01843 821940 Check out www.noexpert.co.uk/Ramsgateguide for an independent guide to lots of great restaurant choices.

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An eclectic vibrant collection of nice things, specialising in handmade by East Kent makers and artists. We love beautiful, unusual ceramics, glass, jewellery and textiles and exhibit original art in our gallery area. www.nice-things.co.uk

19-21 Harbour Street Ramsgate CT11 8HA @NiceThingsRamsg Nice Things, Ramsgate 07939 542990 [email protected]

Royal Temple Yacht Club 6 West Cliff Mansions, Ramsgate CT11 9HY www.rtyc.com

Our Clubhouse has superb facilities with our bar overlooking the Royal harbour. We run a Navigation School and have a large active membership though new membership enquirers always welcome. During July we host the prestigious Ramsgate Week Regatta We also have three function rooms for hire. Please contact 01843 591766 or email : [email protected]

Ramsgate Town Council & Visitor Information Centre The Custom House, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate

The Town Council supports a Visitor Information Centre which runs thanks to the goodwill of its volunteer staff. We always need more volunteers, and anyone interested should drop in for a chat. The Visitor Information Centre opening times are: Monday to Sunday 10am - 4pm. Ramsgate Town Council, on the 1st floor of The Custom House, is open: Monday to Friday 9am - 12noon. Afternoons by appointment. Closed Saturday, Sunday & Bank Holidays. Contact the office on 01843 598751.

Town Council Meetings All meetings of Ramsgate Town Council are open to the public, unless stated on the agenda. Meetings commence at 7pm in the Council Chamber on the 1st floor. A list of meetings and minutes is available at www.ramsgatetown.org. Please send any enquiries to: The Visitor Information Centre The Custom House, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, Kent CT11 8LP 01843 598750 [email protected] www.ramsgatetown.org

The Custom House, built in 1893, with terracotta ionic columns, balustrading and a copper dome.

Regular Events

Northwood Singers Wednesdays at 6pm. St Marks Church Pysons Road. Pub Quiz Night Wednesdays at 8.30pm. Ravensgate Arms King Street Your Time social afternoons aimed at over 65s (all age groups welcome!). Weds 1pm-3pm, Centenary Hall, Hardres Street, CT11 8QP Thurs 12:30pm-3pm, Copperfields, Melbourne Ave, Newington, CT12 6LW Blend - For Everyone Who Loves to Sing Thursdays 10 – 11am. Centenary Hall Hardres Street. Open mic poetry Friday eves. Rose of England, High Street AiR, Arts in Ramsgate has a wide programme of workshops and classes each week including: Creative Crafters, Watercolour painting, ‘Man Cave’, Drawing and aMixed Art group for people with disabilities. Visit the centre at 18 Harbour Street CT11 8HA for full details. Ramsgate Costumed Walks Meet at various locations around Ramsgate for a fascinating way to find out about the town’s history. Walks take place in July every Tuesday at 7pm and August every Tuesday at 2.30pm. For details contact Janet Reid on 01843 852780 or pick up leaflet from the Visitor Information Centre, Harbour Parade. Music The town has music in many venues, see the Town Guide for sources of info. The Comfort Inn, Victoria Parade, hosts regular Friday events, including: 16 March Ozzie and the Uglies 30 March Mike Burns 13 April The InterSeptors 27 April Motown vs Ratpack 4 May Chicory Tip 11 May The Crooner 25 May Elvis ! Contact 01843 592345 / comfortinnramsgate.co.uk

Thanet Coast Project Regular Pegwell Bay Beach cleans starting at 10am for 2hrs. Meet at Viking Ship ‘Hugin’ Picnic area, Cliffsend CT12 5JD. All equipment provided, just dress appropriately for activity and weather. Under 18’s accompanied by a responsible adult. Sun 8 April / Sat 5 May / Sun 3 June / Sat 30 June / Sun 5 August / Sat 1 Sept / Sat 15 Sept / Sat 3 November. Info: nekmpa.org.uk

Ramsgate Event Organisers thanks all the advertisers and Ramsgate Town Council for supporting this publication, designer Denis Smith, graphics artist Ella Wood and our printers Lanes of Broadstairs for their help with Ramsgate Rocks 2018.

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Ramsgate Community Carnival Club, making for Ramsgate’s Easter Parade, themed on ‘Alice in Wonderland’. Materials supplied, skilled makers to help you, all ages welcome. Every Tues 5.30-8pm and Sat 1-3pm, just drop in anytime! Meets at AiR,18 Harbour Street CT11 8HA Date TBC ‘Make Me A Star 2018’ Heat One. Thanet’s answer to TV’s Britain’s Got Talent/X Factor. Contact Ralph Hoult 07969 672674 WEDNESDAY 1st - 14th Exhibition – ‘SHE’ with the POW! Thanet Festival York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS

SATURDAY 3rd (10am, approx. 1hr) Free tour of the historic grade 1-listed St Laurence Church, oldest building in Ramsgate. A thousand years of history, monuments in memory of historic people and events. Refreshments available. St Laurence Church, High Street, St. Lawrence CT11 0QT (10am -3pm) Discovery Planet ‘Become a Gene-ius’, unique day with interactive games all about genes at stalls in town centre. With the Royal College of Pathologists and Royal Society of Biology. Queen St/King St, Town Centre

(evening) Fawlty Towers night at the San Clu, tickets £29.95pp. San Clu, Comfort Inn, Victoria Parade CT11 8DT SUNDAY 4th (10am) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY (from 10am) The Great British Spring Clean The Ramsgate Society will be picking up litter in and around Ramsgate town centre and hope community groups and volunteers will join The Ramsgate Society in making it a Great British Spring Clean. For information call Meher Basit 07792 423775. Starts from the Clockhouse at the Ramsgate Harbour

ST. LAURENCE-IN-THANET CHURCH

HIGH STREET, ST. LAWRENCE, RAMSGATE CT11 0QT

Join a fascinating tour of the HISTORIC CHURCHYARD, resting place of royalty and many famous people. Combine history with nature and spot wild flowers, birds and butterflies in this quiet oasis. First Saturday each month from April to October, 10am Tours last approx. 1 hour Donations welcome. Refreshments available in the church after the tour. During the winter months (November - March), the tour will be of the HISTORIC CHURCH (built in 1062) instead. Group bookings possible at other times. Please telephone (01843) 592478 or e-mail [email protected]

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(evening) Miss Ramsgate Selection Dance Elms Social Club Elms Ave Ramsgate Entries contact: 07798 677140 / [email protected] TUESDAY 6th – 20th Exhibition – Janie Grout ‘By Women’, a POW! Thanet Festival event, exploring the work of female engineers and inventors. The Gallery @ Nice Things, 19-21 Harbour Street CT11 8HA WEDNESDAY 7th – 11th POW! Thanet Festival, celebrating International Women’s Day Around Ramsgate and Thanet www.powthanet.com WEDNESDAY 7th - 14th COMPLICIT A show by a collective of

artists, designers, musicians, teachers, writers and more. Part of POW Thanet - www. powthanet.com. Heimat 29. 29 Honeysuckle Road CT11 9LG THURSDAY 8th (7.30pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’ Best of Ramsgate. Tickets/info: 07969 672674 St Laurence Parish Hall, High Street St Lawrence CT11 OQT (1-2pm) Soroptimist Talk with Jan Tebbett and Carol Townsend, working together to transform the lives of women and girls. Tickets £5 www.brownpapertickets.com Royal Temple Yacht Club, 6 Westcliff Mansions, CT11 9HY SATURDAY 10th (12.30-3.30pm) Life Drawing Workshop,

This is a session for everyone – not just artists! www.powthanet. com. Tickets £10 / £8 for models Ramgate Music Hall, 13 Turner Street CT11 8NJ SUNDAY 11th (1-3pm) Mother’s Day Lunch at Archive, looking out over the iconic Ramsgate Harbour. Tickets £25. www.powthanet.com / www. brownpapertickets.com 17 Military Road CT11 7AE MONDAY 12th (7pm) R.E.O. Ramsgate Event Organisers bi-monthly meeting for event organisers & show makers. ramsgateeventorganisers@ gmail.com / 07969 672674. Council Chamber, Custom House, Harbour Parade

2nd International

Film & TV Festival 15-18 March 2018

for full festival listing go to www.ramsgateiftvfest.org

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March Cont... WEDNESDAY 14th (10am – noon) Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s. Contact Ralph Hoult 07969 672 674/[email protected] Thanet Community Development Trust Event, Community Space Tesco Westwood Cross WEDNESDAY 14th – 21st Exhibition – Dorothy Cashen & Jane Carle York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS THURSDAY 15th Dad Dancing – Looping the Loop event to recruit dads, father-figures and their offspring to take part in this amazing show, performing 5 & 6 May. www. loopingtheloopfestival.org.uk (7pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’: “The Ramsgate Movies”. Tickets/ info: 07969 672674 Custom House, Harbour Parade THURSDAY 15th 18th MARCH Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival (see advert or www. ramsgateiftvfest.org.) (7.30pm) Bluefire Community Theatre ‘Quizzy Quizzers’. Tickets £5 pp, includes complimentary tea/coffee. Max. team 6 people. More info/ tickets: Jo 07590 370507/ Small Boat Owners Club, 4 Guildford Lawn, Ramsgate CT11 9AY

WEDNESDAY 21st (7.30pm) The Railway Swing Band, tickets £10   St Mark’s Church, Pysons Road (7.30pm) Ramsgate Society Talk - Mr David Carrington ‘The Royal Victoria Pavilion and Wetherspoons’. St George’s Hall, Broad Street CT11 8QY WEDNESDAY 21st – 28th Exhibition – Des Buckley York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS SUNDAY 25th (9.30am onwards) Ramsgate Tunnels Antiques & Collectors Fair. Details on our website - www. ramsgatetunnels.org. Tunnels, Marina Esplanade CT11 8LN WEDNESDAY 28th (10am to Noon) Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s. Ralph Hoult 07969 672674/ [email protected] Thanet Community Development Trust, Community Space Tesco Westwood Cross (7pm) Annual Town Meeting. Ramsgate Electorate only. www.ramsgatetown.org. Venue tbc. WEDNESDAY 28th - 4th APRIL Exhibition – Phil Lanzon York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS

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FRIDAY 30th – 2nd APRIL (1-4pm) Light Gun themed games event Micro Museum, Church Hill CT11 8RA SATURDAY 31st (12pm) The Napier Jazz Band, £12 including buffet. Small Boat Owner’s Club, George Street

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SUNDAY 1st (10am) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY (11am – 5pm) Easter Parade with the Handmade & Vintage Easter Fair, local makers and produce! Join the Town Team Easter Parade and Egg Trail, lots of fun for families. marketstalls@ yahoo.co.uk / 07946 147032 Harbour Parade CT11 8LP WEDNESDAY 4th – 11th Exhibition – Carola Mathers & Carole Sumray York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS THURSDAY 5th (11am -12.30pm) Great Eggcase & Scavenger Hunt Suitable for 4-11s, finding clues about marine life on beach & beach art, www.nekmpa.org.uk. Ramsgate Main Sands (CT11 8LP) FRIDAY 6th – 9th (1-4pm) Light Gun themed games event Micro Museum, Church Hill CT11 8RA SATURDAY 7th (10am, approx. 1hr) Free tour of the historic St. Laurence Churchyard, resting place of many

April Cont... famous people and royalty. Refreshments available and chance to look around the beautiful Grade 1 listed church. Tel: 01843 592478. St Laurence Church, High Street, St. Lawrence CT11 0QT WEDNESDAY 11th (10am to Noon) Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s. Ralph Hoult 07969 672674/ [email protected] Thanet Community Development Trust, Community Space Tesco Westwood Cross WEDNESDAY 11th – 18th Exhibition – Sarah Stokes York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS THURSDAY 12th (7.30pm)‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down

Memory Lane’ Building a Town – Ramsgate. Tickets/ info: 07969 672674 St Laurence Parish Hall, High Street, St Lawrence CT11 OQT SATURDAY 14th – 19th MAY Exhibition – Paintings by Howard Rogers and friends Gallery 98, 98 High Street CT11 9RX TUESDAY 17th (evening) Ramsgate Montefiore Heritage talk on Abraham Montefiore, lesser-known brother of Sir Moses Montefiore. Details www. ramsgatemontefioreheritage.org. uk and RMH Facebook page. The Comfort Inn (San Clu Hotel), Victoria Parade CT11 8DT WEDNESDAY 18th – 25th Exhibition – Ramsgate Art Group

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York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS WEDNESDAY 18th (7.30pm) Ramsgate Society Talk - Mr Clive Aslet ‘A Journalist At Large’ St George’s Hall, Broad Street CT11 8QY THURSDAY 19th (7.30pm) Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane --- “A Day at the Seaside”. Tickets/ info: 07969 672674 Custom House, Harbour Parade MONDAY 23rd (7.30pm) Red Rose Day Variety - Show 26 Venue tbc WEDNESDAY 25th – 2nd MAY Exhibition – ‘Un-covered Exhibition’ York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS

WEDNESDAY 25th (10am to Noon) Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s. Ralph Hoult 07969 672674/ [email protected] Thanet Community Development Trust, Community Space Tesco Westwood Cross SATURDAY 28th (Noon) The Dave Ware Hotshots Jazz Band, £12 including buffet. Small Boat Owner’s Club, George Street (7.30pm) ‘Make Me A Star 2018’ Heat Two. Thanet’s answer to TV’s Britain’s Got Talent/X Factor. Tickets/info: 07969 672674 [email protected] Venue & date tbc SATURDAY 28th - 7th MAY Looping the Loop Festival – Adventures in Performance in partnership with Battersea Arts Centre. Around Ramsgate and Thanet www. loopingtheloopfestival.org.uk

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WEDNESDAY 2nd (7pm) Annual Town Council meeting Council Chamber, Custom House, Harbour Parade CT11 8LP WEDNESDAY 2nd – 9th Exhibition – Neil Dixon York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS WEDNESDAY 2nd – 15th Exhibition – ‘A Shared Studio’

with David & Cathy Harvey The Gallery @ Nice Things, 19-21 Harbour Street CT11 8HA FRIDAY 4th (6pm onwards) ‘Gig at the workshop’ with Dipper Malkin at Kai and Claire’s musical instrument makers studio! 01843 588470 / mail@ claire-dugue.com Studio 5, St Lawrence Industrial Estate, Manston Road CT11 0QZ SATURDAY 5th (10am, approx. 1hr) Free tour of the historic St. Laurence Churchyard, resting place of many famous people and royalty. Refreshments available and chance to look around the beautiful Grade 1 listed church. Tel: 01843 592478. St Laurence Church, High Street, St. Lawrence CT11 0QT SATURDAY 5th & SUNDAY 6th (7.30pm) Bluefire Community Theatre Group present ‘One day love’ An original musical mystery play set in 1957. Tickets £12 door/£10 advance. 07590 370507 / 07825 018141.   Small Boat Owners Club, 4 Guildford Lawn, Ramsgate CT11 9AY SATURDAY 5th – 7th (1-4pm) SATURDAY 12th & SUNDAY 13th (1-4pm) Two weekends of adventures/ themed games Micro Museum, Church Hill CT11 8RA

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SUNDAY 6th (10am) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY (11am – 5pm) Handmade & Vintage Fair with local makers and produce! marketstalls@ yahoo.co.uk / 07946 147032. Harbour Parade CT11 8LP WEDNESDAY 9th (10am to Noon) Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s Thanet Community Development Trust, Ralph Hoult 07969 672674/ [email protected] Community Space Tesco Westwood Cross WEDNESDAY 9th – 16th Exhibition – June & Andy Sharpe York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS THURSDAY 10th (7.30 pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’ Boats, Planes, Trams, Trains & Automobiles. Tickets/info: 07969 672674 St Laurence Parish Hall, High Street, St Lawrence CT11 OQT MONDAY 14th (7pm) R.E.O. Ramsgate Event Organisers bi-monthly meeting for event organisers & show makers. ramsgateeventorganisers@ gmail.com / 07969 672674. Council Chamber, Custom House, Harbour Parade WEDNESDAY 16th – 30th Exhibition – Spring Show York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS WEDNESDAY 16th (7.30pm) Ramsgate Society - AGM St George’s Hall, Broad Street CT11 8QY

CT11 9TL

GREAT FUN DOG SHOW! Kidz Karts and Bubble Football

1000s of Second Hand Books!

For more information on this event please contact us on Facebook or www.friendsofellingtonpark.org.uk or call 01843 580579

May Cont... THURSDAY 17th (7pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’: Bygone Celebrities of Ramsgate . Tickets/info: 07969 672674 Custom House, Harbour Parade SATURDAY 19th (afternoon) Ramsgate Tunnels, an afternoon of ‘Swing’ with The Beverley Big Band, Kent’s leading swing band. Details on our website www.ramsgatetunnels.org. Tunnels, Marina Esplanade CT11 8LN (7.30pm) ‘Make Me A Star 2018’ Heat Three – for Dance Acts. Thanet’s answer to TV’s Britain’s Got Talent/ X Factor. Tickets/info: 07969 672674 Venue & date tbc

SUNDAY 20th (12-6pm) Ellington Park May Fayre, a wonderful day with lots and lots to do and see! Ellington Road CT11 9TL WEDNESDAY 23rd (10am to Noon) Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s. Ralph Hoult 07969 672674/ [email protected] Thanet Community Development Trust, Community Space Tesco Westwood Cross FRIDAY 25th – 1st JUNE St Augustine Week, events throughout, please contact: office@augustineshrine. co.uk / 01843 606756 / augustine-pugin.org.uk  St Augustine’s Shrine, St Augustine’s Road CT11 9PA

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WW2 Air Raid Shelter & Victorian Railway Tunnels Marina Esplanade, Ramsgate CT11 8FH

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SATURDAY 26th (Noon) Jazz band (TBC) £12 including buffet Small Boat Owner’s Club, George Street SATURDAY 26th – 28th (1-4pm) Star Wars themed games event Micro Museum, Church Hill CT11 8RA MONDAY 28th (2.30pm) Blessing of the Sea, please contact office@augustineshrine. co.uk / 01843 606756 / augustine-pugin.org.uk  At the Obelisk, Harbour Parade CT11 8LP WEDNESDAY 30th – 6th JUNE Exhibition – Thelma & Marilyn York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS

Map References Hotels/Accommodation Albion House Hotel Albion Place Ramsgate CT11 8HQ 01843 606 630 albionhouseramsgate.co.uk Comfort Inn Ramsgate Victoria Parade Ramsgate CT11 8DT | 01843 592 345 comfortinnramsgate.co.uk Falstaff Hotel 16-18 Addington Street, Ramsgate CT11 9JJ 07971 982511 thefalstafframsgate.com Glendevon Guest House 8 Truro Road, Ramsgate CT11 8DB 01843 570 909 glendevonguesthouse.co.uk Hotel DeVille 45 Grange Road Ramsgate CT11 9LP | 01843 592 289 thehoteldeville.co.uk Langmead Guest House Park Road, Ramsgate CT11 7QH | 01843 582785 langmeadguesthouse.co.uk Oak Hotel 66 Harbour Parade Ramsgate CT11 8LN | 01843 583 686 oakhotel.co.uk Pegwell Bay Hotel 81 Pegwell Road Ramsgate CT11 0NJ | 01843 599 590 pegwellbayhotel.co.uk Royal Harbour Hotel 10 – 11 Nelson Crescent Ramsgate CT11 9JF 01843 591 514 royalharbourhotel.co.uk

Venues Granville Theatre & Cinema Victoria Parade CT11 8DG granvilletheatre.com 01843 591750 Oddfellows Hall 142 High St Ramsgate CT11 9TY 01843 580374 Ramsgate Music Hall 13 Turner Street CT11 8JN Small Boat Owners Club Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY St George’s Hall Broad Street CT11 8QY

Galleries Gallery 98 98 High Street CT11 9RX 07580 572869 McGillan & Woodell 43 Queen Street CT11 9DZ 01843 597428 mcgillanandwoodell.co.uk Silverland Studios Arch 18 Military Rd Ramsgate CT11 9LG 01843 589275 joe-allen.de The Gallery @ Nice Things 19-21 Harbour Street CT11 8HA 07939 542990 nice-things.co.uk York Street Gallery 22 York Street CT11 9DN 07887 477948 yorkstreetgallery.co.uk 27

M Musuems / Attractions Ellington Park Ellington Road CT11 9TA Italianate Glasshouse & Gardens King George VI Park CT11 8BD Maritime Museum Clock House Pier Yard Harbour Parade CT11 0HE Ramsgate Tunnels Marina Parade CT11 8JZ St Laurence Church High Street St. Lawrence CT11 0QT Sailors Church Military Road CT11 9LG The Grange & St Augustine’s Shrine St Augustine’s Road CT11 9LJ

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SATURDAY 2nd (10am, approx. 1hr) Free tour of the historic St. Laurence Churchyard, resting place of many famous people and royalty. Refreshments available and chance to look around the beautiful Grade 1 listed church. Tel: 01843 592478. St Laurence Church, High Street, St. Lawrence CT11 0QT (evening) Murder Mystery night at the San Clu, tickets £29.95pp. San Clu, Comfort Inn, Victoria Parade CT11 8DT SATURDAY 2nd & SUNDAY 3rd (1-4pm) Star Wars themed games event

Micro Museum, Church Hill CT11 8RA SUNDAY 3rd (10am) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY (11am - 4pm) Great Bucket & Spade Run, Classic Car Show. Government Acre, Royal Esplanade (all day) Sea Safety Day Facebook: Sea Safety Day Ramsgate  Ramsgate Main Sands WEDNESDAY 6th – 13th Exhibition – EKAS York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS

FRIDAY 8th (12 noon) Civic opening at St Augustine’s Shrine. Contact: office@ augustineshrine.co.uk / 01843 606756/www. augustine-pugin.org.uk  SUNDAY 10th (11am – 5pm) Handmade & Vintage Fair with local makers and produce! [email protected] / 07946 147032. Harbour Parade CT11 8LP WEDNESDAY 13th (10am to Noon) Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s. Ralph Hoult 07969 672674/ [email protected] Thanet Community Development Trust, Community Space Tesco Westwood Cross

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June Cont... WEDNESDAY 13th – 20th Exhibition – Shelanne Terenghi York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS THURSDAY 14th (7.30 pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’ A Day At The Seaside – Ramsgate. Tickets/ info: 07969 672674 St Laurence Parish Hall, High Street, St Lawrence CT11 OQT FRIDAY 15th - 17th Royal Harbour Festival On and around the Royal Harbour SUNDAY 17th (afternoon) Annual Montefiore Day Concert organised by Ramsgate Montefiore Heritage ramsgatemontefioreheritage. org.uk Montefiore Synagogue, Honeysuckle Rd CT11 8AA WEDNESDAY 20th – 27th Exhibition – Andy & Linda Grayling York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS THURSDAY 21st (7pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’: Boats, Planes, Trams, Trains & Automobiles Tickets/info: 07969 672674 Custom House, Harbour Parade CT11 8LP SUNDAY 24th (2-4pm) Rose Garden Party at the Rose Garden Royal Esplanade, near the Boating Pool

WEDNESDAY 27th – 4th JULY Exhibition – Kate Willis-Crowley York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS WEDNESDAY 27th – 10th JULY Exhibition – Stacey Chapman, winner of Gallery Prize, Winter Open The Gallery @ Nice Things, 19-21 Harbour Street CT11 8HA WEDNESDAY 27th (10am to Noon) Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s. Ralph Hoult 07969 672674/ [email protected] Thanet Community Development Trust, Community Space Tesco Westwood Cross FRIDAY 29th Exhibition – DBA Print, Ramsgate fine art print-makers Gallery 98, 98 High Street CT11 9RX SATURDAY 30th Armed Forces Day Parade and Drum Head Service Around the Pier Yard, Harbour Parade (Noon) Jazz band £12 including buffet Small Boat Owner’s Club, Guildford Lawn (7.30pm) ‘Make Me A Star 2018’ Grand Final. Thanet’s answer to TV’s Britain’s Got Talent/X Factor. Tickets/info: 07969 672674 Queens Hall Margate Winter Gardens tbc

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SATURDAY 30th (JUNE) & SUNDAY 1st JULY (1-4pm) SATURDAY 7th & SUNDAY 8th Frightful themed games event Micro Museum, Church Hill CT11 8RA SUNDAY 1st (10am) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY TUESDAY 3rd (7pm) Costumed Walk - first of the season! See Regular Events for details or leaflets at visitors centre. Meet Town Centre, donations welcome. WEDNESDAY 4th – 11th Exhibition – Liz McAuley York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS WEDNESDAY 4th - 15th (11am-5pm Sundays from 12 noon Annual Art Exhibition in aid of church restoration fund. St George’s Church, Broad Street. CT11 8RA FRIDAY 6th (7pm) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY SATURDAY 7th (10am, approx. 1hr) Free tour of the historic St. Laurence Churchyard, resting

place of many famous people and royalty. Refreshments available and chance to look around the beautiful Grade 1 listed church. Tel: 01843 592478. St Laurence Church, High Street, St. Lawrence CT11 0QT (12-5pm) Annual Teddy Bears Picnic The Alfie Gough Annual Teddy Bears Picnic. A family fun event utilising one of our great local parks, entertainment for all ages the day consists of traditional fun fair type stalls and many free activities for the children. King George VI Park, Montefiore Ave / Victoria Parade

(1 – 5pm) Best Fest Community festival, lots of fun, all welcome! Organisations wishing to have a stand welcome, get in touch. Newington Big Local, cara. [email protected] / 01843 589448 / www.renewington.com Newington Green, Princess Margaret Road CT12 6HX MONDAY 9th (7pm) R.E.O. - Ramsgate Event Organisers bi-monthly meeting for event organisers & show makers. ramsgateeventorganisers@ gmail.com / 07969 672674. Council Chamber, Custom House, Harbour Parade

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WEDNESDAY 11th (10am to Noon) Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s. Ralph Hoult 07969 672674/ [email protected] Thanet Community Development Trust, Community Space Tesco Westwood Cross (7.30pm) The Railway Swing Band, tickets £10. St Mark’s Church, Pysons Road THURSDAY 12th (7.30pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’ Ramsgate Entertains. Tickets/info: 07969 672674 St Laurence Parish Hall, High Street, St Lawrence CT11 OQT FRIDAY 13th (7pm) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY

July Cont... FRIDAY 13th – SUNDAY 15th Seaside Shuffle Jazz Weekend, traditional jazz festival. Check out: www.jazzandjazz.com SATURDAY 14th & SUNDAY 15th Battles for Victory in Ellington Park Ramsgate CT11 9QA Commemorating 100 years since end of First World War SATURDAY 14th & SUNDAY 15th (7.30pm) Bluefire Community Theatre ‘Jerry Vile’ An original comedy drama set in a live TV studio, tickets £12 door/£10 advance. 07590 370507 / 07825 018141.   Small Boat Owners Club, 4 Guildford Lawn,

Ramsgate CT11 9AY THURSDAY 19th (9am) Raising the Royal Standard for the Royal Harbour of Ramsgate at Wellington Crescent Flagpole. Details: 07969 672674 (7pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’: Pubs & Churches of Ramsgate Custom House Tickets/ info: 07969 672674 FRIDAY 20th (7pm) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY SATURDAY 21st & SUNDAY 22nd Ramsgate Town Carnival - Sat

children’s afternoon, Sun carnival fair all day, parade at 4pm. Government Acre, Royal Esplanade. Parade through town. (1-4pm) Dinosaur-themed games event Micro Museum, Church Hill CT11 8RA SATURDAY 21st – 29th Ramsgate Festival in conjunction with Ramsgate Week – the town’s annual celebration, largely free, all tbc at time of printing. www.ramsgatearts.org. SUNDAY 22nd – 27th Ramsgate Week – the Royal Temple Yacht Club’s annual sailing regatta. www.ramsgateweek.com WEDNESDAY 25th (10am to Noon) Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s. Ralph Hoult 07969 672674/

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July Cont... [email protected] Thanet Community Development Trust, Community Space. Tesco Westwood Cross WEDNESDAY 25th – 7th AUGUST Exhibition – Marian Padina The Gallery @ Nice Things, 19-21 Harbour Street CT11 8HA FRIDAY 27th (7pm) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY Friday 27th – 30th (1-4pm) Dinosaur-themed games event Micro Museum, Church Hill CT11 8RA SUNDAY 29th (11am – 5pm) Handmade & Vintage Fair with local makers and produce!

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Aug

WEDNESDAY 1st – 8th Exhibition – Lisa Fazackerley York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS FRIDAY 3rd (9.30-11.30am) Seashore Safari – Eastcliff CT11 8DG Suitable for 4-11s, exploring chalk rockpools, fascinating marine & coastal life! Info: nekmpa.org.uk (7pm) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY

FRIDAY 3rd – 6th (1-4pm) and every weekend in August! Arcade Classics – play arcade games ported onto consoles. Micro Museum, Church Hill CT11 8RA SATURDAY 4th (10am, approx. 1hr) Free tour of the historic St. Laurence Churchyard, resting place of many famous people and royalty. Refreshments available and chance to look around the beautiful Grade 1 listed church. 01843 592478. St Laurence Church, St. Lawrence CT11 0QT (10.30am-12.30pm)   Seashore Safari - Western Undercliff CT11 9PH Suitable for 4-11s, explore chalk rockpools for fascinating marine & coastal life! www.nekmpa.org.uk.

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SUNDAY 5th (10am) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY SUNDAY 5th - 12th Ramsgate Open Bowls Tournament, Ramsgate Bowls Club, Royal Esplanade. WEDNESDAY 8th – 5th SEPTEMBER Exhibition – Summer Exhibition York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS THURSDAY 9th (7.30pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’ Ramsgate The Movies. Tickets/ info: 07969 672674 St Laurence Parish Hall, High Street, St Lawrence CT11 OQT

FRIDAY 10th (7pm) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY THURSDAY 9th – 19th Lark In The Park, annual holiday programme of activities for young people, open to the public www. larkthanet.com. Government Acre, Royal Esplanade SATURDAY 11th (2-5pm) Annual St Laurence Fair. Traditional fair with many stalls, games, music and refreshments. 01843 592478 / office@ stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk

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SUNDAY 12th (9am) Raising the Royal Standard for the Royal Harbour of Ramsgate. Details: 07969 672674 Town Flagpole, by the lift, Wellington Crescent (all day) Mayor ABC Kemp - The Top Hatted Mayor of Ramsgate – ‘Picnic on the Sand’. A Live Music & Family Fun Event from Starlite Entertainers Thanet Community Development Trust. Ralph Hoult OBE ralphchoult@ gmail/07969 672 674 THURSDAY 16th (7pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’: The Ramsgate Story - The Story – The Movie - The Show. Tickets/info: 07969 672674 Custom House, Harbour Parade

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August Cont... FRIDAY 17th (7pm) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY SATURDAY 18th & SUNDAY 19th British Kitesurfing Championships Final Leg freestyle tour. National Championships. See www.britishkitesports.org FRIDAY 24th (7pm) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY FRIDAY 24th – 27th Ramsgate Rocks Seaside Festival, live music and fairground. Harbour Parade CT11 8LP SATURDAY 25th – 22nd SEPTEMBER Exhibition – Paintings by Paul Scrivener Gallery 98, 98 High Street CT11 9RX FRIDAY 31st (7pm) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY

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SATURDAY 1st (10am, approx. 1hr) Free tour of the historic St. Laurence Churchyard, resting place of many famous people and royalty. Refreshments available and chance to look around the beautiful Grade 1 listed church. Tel: 01843 592478. St Laurence Church, High Street, St. Lawrence CT11 0QT

SUNDAY 2nd 10am to 4.30pm) Addington Street Fair, stalls & music. (10am - 4pm) Vale Square Tea Party on the Green. Delightful! (11am – 5pm) Handmade & Vintage Fair with local makers and produce, joining the Addington Street Fair. marketstalls@ yahoo.co.uk / 07946 147032. (10am) Viking Model Ships Rally. Westcliff Boating Pool, Royal Esplanade (all day) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY WEDNESDAY 5th – 12th Exhibition – Peter Garrard York Street Gallery, 40

22 York Street CT11 9DS SATURDAY 8th (10am – 6pm) Heritage Open Day at St Laurence Church with the church open all day. 01843 592478 / office@ stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk St. Laurence-in-Thanet Church, High Street, St Lawrence CT11 0QT (evening) Carry On Dining Experience night at the San Clu, tickets £29.95pp. San Clu, Comfort Inn, Victoria Parade CT11 8DT SATURDAY 8th – 16th Pugin Week, a series of events and open days celebrating the great Gothic-Revival architect. Contact: office@augustineshrine. co.uk / 01843 606756 / augustine-pugin.org.uk  St Augustine’s Shrine, St Augustine’s Road CT11 9PA

September Cont... MONDAY 10TH (7pm) R.E.O. Ramsgate Event Organisers bi-monthly meeting for event organisers & show makers. ramsgateeventorganisers@ gmail.com / 07969 672674. Council Chamber, Custom House, Harbour Parade WEDNESDAY 12th (10am to Noon) Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s. Ralph Hoult 07969 672674/ [email protected] Thanet Community Development Trust, Community Space Tesco Westwood Cross THURSDAY 13th (7.30 pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’The Royal Harbour of Ramsgate. Tickets/ info: 07969 672674

St Laurence Parish Hall, High Street, St Lawrence CT11 OQT THURSDAY 20th (7pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’: St Lawrence & Newington. Tickets/info: 07969 672674 Custom House, Harbour Parade WEDNESDAY 26TH (10am to Noon) Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s. Ralph Hoult 07969 672674/ [email protected] Thanet Community Development Trust, Community Space Tesco Westwood Cross WEDNESDAY 26th - 3rd OCTOBER Exhibition – Lesley Williams York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS

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WEDNESDAY 3rd – 10th Exhibition – IOTPS York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS SATURDAY 6th (10am, approx. 1hr) Free tour of the historic St. Laurence Churchyard, resting place of many famous people and royalty. Refreshments available and chance to look around the beautiful Grade 1 listed church. Tel: 01843 592478. St Laurence Church, High Street St. Lawrence CT11 0QT SATURDAY 6th & SUNDAY 7th (1-4pm) Ada Lovelace & Computing Women Slideshow, in the digital world. Micro Museum, Church Hill CT11 8RA SUNDAY 7th (10am) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY WEDNESDAY 10th (10am to Noon) Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s. Ralph Hoult 07969 672674/ [email protected] Thanet Community Development Trust, Community Space Tesco Westwood Cross WEDNESDAY 10th – 17th Exhibition – Wendy Mills York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS

THURSDAY 11th (7.30pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’ St Lawrence & Newington. Tickets/ info: 07969 672674 St Laurence Parish Hall, High Street, St Lawrence CT11 OQT SUNDAY 14th (11am – 5pm) Harvest time Handmade & Vintage Fair with local makers and produce! [email protected] / 07946 147032. Harbour Parade CT11 8LP WEDNESDAY 17th – 24th Exhibition – Art4All York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS THURSDAY 18th (7pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’: Royal Harbour of Ramsgate Tickets/info: 07969 672674 SATURDAY 20th & SUNDAY 21st (1-4pm) Magical Beasts – themed games event. Micro Museum, Church Hill CT11 8RA (7.30pm) Bluefire Community Theatre ‘A Murderous Mystery Meal’ Fish and chip supper in a ‘who dunnit’. Tickets £15 inc meal, book in advance 07590 370507 / 07825 018141.   Small Boat Owners Club, 4 Guildford Lawn, Ramsgate CT11 9AY WEDNESDAY 24th (10am to Noon) Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s. Ralph Hoult 07969

672674/[email protected] Thanet Community Development Trust, Community Space Tesco Westwood Cross WEDNESDAY 24th – 31st Exhibition – G & J Livesey York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS FRIDAY 26th - SUNDAY 28th (1-4pm) Magical Beasts – themed games event. Micro Museum, Church Hill CT11 8RA WEDNESDAY 31st 7th NOVEMBER Exhibition – Sam Dodson York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS

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SATURDAY 3rd (10am, approx. 1hr) Free tour of the historic Grade I listed St Laurence Church, oldest building in Ramsgate. A thousand years of history, monuments in memory of historic people and events. Refreshments available. St Laurence Church, High Street, St. Lawrence CT11 0QT SATURDAY 3rd – 11th Looping the Loop Festival – Adventures in Performance. Contemporary live performance across Thanet, with Battersea Arts Centre. www. loopingtheloopfestival.org.uk SUNDAY 4th (10am) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor

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Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY WEDNESDAY 7th – 14th Exhibition – Mike & Linda Trim York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS THURSDAY 8th (7.30pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’ Shops & Shopping. Tickets/info: 07969 672674 St Laurence Parish Hall, High Street, St Lawrence CT11 OQT SATURDAY 10th (evening) Murder Mystery ‘The Pharoh’s Curse’ at the San Clu, tickets £29.95pp. San Clu, Comfort Inn, Victoria Parade CT11 8DT SUNDAY 11th Ramsgate Remembrance events: Destiny, Madeira Walk 8.30am, St George’s Church Town Remembrance 10.30am, Town Centre 11am, Cemetery 11am MONDAY 12th (7pm) R.E.O. Ramsgate Event Organisers bi-monthly meeting for event organisers & show makers. ramsgateeventorganisers@ gmail.com / 07969 672674. Council Chamber, Custom House, Harbour Parade WEDNESDAY 14th (10am to Noon) Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s. Ralph Hoult 07969 672674/ [email protected] Thanet Community Development Trust, Community Space Tesco Westwood Cross WEDNESDAY 14th – 21st Exhibition – Graham Davies York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS

November Cont... THURSDAY 15th (7pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’: Ramsgate at War & the Tunnels Custom House Tickets/ info: 07969 672674 SUNDAY 18th (7.30pm) Thanet Obelisk Awards Gala Evening - Starlite Entertainers Productions. Contact Ralph Hoult 07969 672 674 Queens Hall, Winter Gardens Margate WEDNESDAY 21st – 28th Exhibition – David & Cathy Harvey York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS SUNDAY 25th (12 noon-5pm) Ramsgate Christmas Lights Switch On at 4.30pm, music, stalls, mulled wine etc Ramsgate Town Centre (12 noon – 5pm) Handmade & Vintage Fair with local makers and produce, joining the Switch On, marketstalls@ yahoo.co.uk / 07946 147032. Queen Street, Town Centre WEDNESDAY 28th (10am to Noon) Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s. Ralph Hoult 07969 672674/ [email protected] Thanet Community Development Trust, Community Space Tesco Westwood Cross WEDNESDAY 28th – 5th DECEMBER Exhibition – Emily Tull ‘10 Years Of Markings And Unmarkings’ This year marks the 10th

anniversary of Emily picking up a needle and thread to create artworks. York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS

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SATURDAY 1st DECEMBER - 1st JANUARY Ramsgate Illuminations. Boats in the Royal Harbour of Ramsgate and surrounding businesses get dressed for Christmas! www.rtyc.com. SATURDAY 1st (10am, approx. 1hr) Free tour of the historic grade 1-listed St Laurence Church, oldest building in Ramsgate. A thousand years of history, monuments in memory of historic people and events. Refreshments available. St Laurence Church, High Street, St. Lawrence CT11 0QT SUNDAY 2nd (10am) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY WEDNESDAY 5th – 2nd JANUARY Exhibition – Christmas Exhibition York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS THURSDAY 6th (7.30pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’ Bygone Celebrities of Ramsgate. Tickets/info: 07969 672674 St Laurence Parish Hall, High Street, St Lawrence CT11 OQT 44

FRIDAY 7th – 16th (2-5pm) Friends of St. George’s Christmas Tree Festival, a beautiful array of decorated trees. St George’s Church, Broad Street/Church Hill SATURDAY 8th (10.30am – 1pm) St Laurence Church Annual Christmas Fair with lots of stalls and festive refreshments. 01843 592478 / office@ stlaurenceparish-ramsgate.org.uk St Laurence Parish Hall, High Street, St Lawrence CT11 OQT SATURDAY 8th (7.30pm) Bluefire Community Theatre ‘Christmas Variety 2018’ Evening with songs, poetry, music, sketches and more. Tickets £10 door/£8 advance. 07590 370507 / 07825 018141.   Small Boat Owners Club, 4 Guildford Lawn, Ramsgate CT11 9AY SUNDAY 9th (11am – 5pm) Christmas Handmade & Vintage Fair with local makers and produce, joining up with the West Cliff Fair. marketstalls@ yahoo.co.uk / 07946 147032. Venue TBC WEDNESDAY 12th (10am to Noon) “Christmas Party Time” at Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s. Ralph Hoult 07969 672674/ [email protected] Thanet Community Development Trust, Community Space Tesco Westwood Cross

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December Cont... WEDNESDAY 12th – TUESDAY 9th JANUARY Exhibition – Winter Open The Gallery @ Nice Things, 19-21 Harbour Street CT11 8HA THURSDAY 13th (7pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’: Ramsgate Entertains. Tickets/ info: 07969 672674 Custom House, Harbour Parade SATURDAY 15th (7.30pm) ‘Christmas Cracker Variety Show 36’, with the first 50 Ramsgate senior citizens free. Tickets/info: 07969 672674 Salvation Army Hall, High Street FRIDAY 21st (7pm) Carols by Candlelight St George’s Church, Broad Street/Church Hill

TUESDAY 25th (10.30am) All Age Christmas Service, followed by Communion Christ Church, Vale Square

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From DECEMBER – 2nd JANUARY Exhibition – Christmas Exhibition York Street Gallery, 22 York Street CT11 9DS From DECEMBER – 9th JANUARY Exhibition – Winter Open The Gallery @ Nice Things, 19-21 Harbour Street CT11 8HA

SATURDAY 5th (10am, approx. 1hr) Free tour of the historic grade 1-listed St Laurence Church, oldest building in Ramsgate. A thousand years of history, monuments in memory of historic people and events. Refreshments available. St Laurence Church, High Street, St. Lawrence CT11 0QT SUNDAY 6th (10am) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY WEDNESDAY 9th (10am to Noon) Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s. Ralph Hoult 07969 672674/ [email protected] Thanet Community Development Trust, Community Space Tesco Westwood Cross

Thanet Community Development Trust A local charity based in Lillian Rd, Ramsgate. We’ve been helping the local community of Thanet for 17 years through our fantastic, free courses and projects. With courses running all year, just get in touch or drop in to find out more. Eligibility requirements apply to some courses. Contact us on: 01843 855155 [email protected] or www.tcdt.org.uk Below: learners on one of our employability courses, enjoying a healthy cooking class

We offer many free courses, clubs and projects, such as: Business Start-ups Craft Club Employability History Club Training (CSCS, H&S, First Aid, etc.)

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January Cont... THURSDAY 10th (7.30pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’ Ramsgate at War & The Ramsgate Tunnels. Tickets/info: 07969 672674 St Laurence Parish Hall, High Street, St Lawrence CT11 OQT MONDAY 14th (7pm) R.E.O. Ramsgate Event Organisers bimonthly meeting for event organisers & show makers. ramsgateeventorganisers@ gmail.com / 07969 672674. Council Chamber, Custom House, Harbour Parade THURSDAY 17th (7pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’: The Royal Harbour of Ramsgate. Tickets/info: 07969 672674 Custom House, Harbour Parade WEDNESDAY 23rd (10am to Noon) Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s. Ralph Hoult 07969 672674/ [email protected] Thanet Community Development Trust, Community Space Tesco Westwood Cross TUESDAY 29th JANUARY (9am) Raising of the Royal Standard over the Royal Harbour of Ramsgate. Flagpole at Wellington Crescent by the lift

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building in Ramsgate. A thousand years of history, monuments in memory of historic people and events. Refreshments available. St Laurence Church, High Street, St. Lawrence CT11 0QT SUNDAY 3rd (10am) Ramsgate Blitz Walks with Bob Pryor Meet at Library, Guildford Lawn CT11 9AY SATURDAY 9th (11 - 5pm) Made in Ramsgate Work for sale by 10 of Ramsgate’s best makers and artists. Custom House, Harbour Parade CT11 8LP WEDNESDAY 13th & 27th (10am to Noon) Thanet Friendship Club for over 50’s. Ralph Hoult 07969 672674/ [email protected] Thanet Community Development Trust, Community Space Tesco Westwood Cross THURSDAY 14th & 21st (7.30pm) ‘Old Ramsgate – A Trip Down Memory Lane’ My Ramsgate by Mr Ramsgate. Tickets/info: 07969 672674 St Laurence Parish Hall, High Street, St Lawrence CT11 OQT

SATURDAY 2nd (10am, approx. 1hr) Free tour of the historic Grade I listed St Laurence Church, oldest

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This year’s cover illustration

Leeby Nicholls

ALL YOU NEED TO ENJOY RAMSGATE Visitor Guide - What’s On - Get Involved -2018

In 1987, after selling more than 200 greeting card designs, Lee became a full time illustrator, cartoonist and designer and is totally self taught. He has since produced work for children’s books, toys, packaging and merchandise and his clients include Cadbury, Early Learning Centre, Mothercare, Tarmac, Marks & Spencer and Oxford University Press. Now in Ramsgate and painting more for himself, he has developed a style which is colourful, whimsical and happily naive. His studio and shop is in Addington Street.

Community Contacts

Ramsgate Active Retirement Association Weekly programme of varied activities for all interests. Maria Heywood / [email protected] / 01843 228012 Ramsgate Arts Produce arts festivals and projects. [email protected] / 07939 542990 / ramsgatearts.org Ramsgate Art Group Community room, Tesco Westwood Cross, 10.30am-1pm Thurs, Ann Manning 01843 570511 Ramsgate Costumed Walks Various locations around Ramsgate, info leaflets at Visitor Information Centre. Janet Reid 01843 852780 Ramsgate Historical Society [email protected] / Fb: Ramsgate Historical Society. Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival Organises festival plus ‘Film in Education’ programme with schools and Kent Film Foundation. [email protected] / www.ramsgateiftvfest.org Ramsgate Montefiore Heritage Revealing and preserving the heritage of Sir Moses Montefiore. [email protected] Diana da Costa. ramsgatemontefioreheritage.org.uk Ramsgate & Broadstairs Sea Cadet Corps Every Tues & Thurs 7pm, Sailors Church. Ramsgate Society Caring for the heritage and visual appeal of Ramsgate. [email protected] / 01843 592102 / ramsgate-society.org.uk Sailor’s Church Open all day every day with tea/coffee in the mornings. 01843 853732. Military Road CT11 9LG Silverland Studios Professional art courses, exhibitions and events. Fb Silverlandstudios / 01843 589275. 18 Military Road Starlite Entertainers Productions Produce ‘Make Me A Star’ and other events. Ralph Hoult / 07969 672674 / [email protected] Thanet Seniors Friendship Club for 50 Plus & Ramsgate History Club/Workshops Ralph Hoult / 07969 672674 / [email protected] Thanet Speakers Club Based at Royal Temple Yacht Club. Trevor Kenning / Trevor. [email protected] / thanetspeakersclub.org.uk.

SPECIAL INTERESTS & HERITAGE GROUPS

AiR (Arts in Ramsgate) Community arts hub. 01843 309284 [email protected]. 18 Harbour St CT11 8HA Blue Fire Community Theatre Regular drama/writing group who produce own shows. Contact [email protected] Discovery Planet Pop up provider of educational events for the whole community. www.discoveryplanet.uk / [email protected] / [email protected] Kent Film Foundation Film Clubs and film-making classes throughout the year. [email protected] / kentfilmfoundation.co.uk Miss Ramsgate Organisation Organising Miss Ramsgate and the Court to appear at events, fundraising etc. [email protected] / 07798 677140 / 01843 581077. Monkton Nature Reserve & Thanet Observatory [email protected] / 01843 822666 John Hislop monkton-reserve.org Old Gaffers Association [email protected] / 01843 58299/ Robert Holden. oldgafferassociation.org Ramsgate Old Motor & Motorcycle Club Organise Great Bucket & Spade Run. Peter Harvey 01304 614412 / Lesley Lutz 01843 832863 / www.rommcc.org.uk Old Ramsgate Nostalgia Events At your venue or ours. Ralph Hoult OBE 07969 672 674 [email protected] Over 60s Club Open 2-4pm Fridays. 01843 591071. St George’s Church Hall, Broad Street CT11 8QR Ramsgate & Manston RAF Air Cadets Aviation-based training for young men and women. 01843 825194 / ramsgateaircadets.info 48

COMMUNITY GROUPS Ageless Thanet For ages 50+ in Thanet; workshops, classes, volunteering, reward card scheme. www.agelessthanet.org.uk / 01843 210005 Alfie Gough Charitable Trust Organise various events raising funds for families. info@alfiestrust. com / 07748 573042 / alfiestrust.com Alfie’s Striders Charity running club King George VI Park Ramsgate. Luke Dee’ath / 07415593728. Crafty Poppies Crochet group regularly meet, raising money for British Legion. Jo Hanchett 01843 570305 Friends of Ellington Park Fundraise for facilities and run events in the park. [email protected] / 07577 852797 Friends of Montefiore Woodland Preserve woodland at the synagogue and mausoleum. [email protected] / 01843 598751 www.montefiorewoodland.org.uk Friends of Ramsgate Seafront Protect, Enhance, Preserve. [email protected] www.fors.vision Friends of St Augustine’s Supporting the church events and projects. info@augustinefriends. co.uk / 01843 606756 augustineshrine.co.uk Friends of St George’s Church Run events for St George’s Restoration Appeal. Miss Smith, St George’s Church Hall, Broad Street Friends of St Laurence Church Thanet’s oldest building, 01843 592478 Glo Hub Community Centre Meeting place in the heart of Ramsgate. Chris Joy 01843 226232. Belmont Street CT11 8QN Mayor of Ramsgate’s Charity Committee Raising funds for Ramsgate Charities. [email protected] Nelson Crescent Residents Association Chair Davena Green / 07760 402479 / [email protected] Ramsgate Town Carnival Run the annual Carnival Parade and fair. [email protected] / 07885 318298 Ramsgate Skate Park Project Developing better facilities for young people. ramsgateskatepark@ yahoo.co.uk / 07808 789386. 49

Ramsgate Town Team Activities to improve Ramsgate town. info@ramsgatetownteam. org.uk / Fb: Ramsgate Town Team Spencer Square Residents Association Chair Melanie Lee / 07986 385388 / [email protected] Thanet Hard of Hearing Club Meet Wednesdays at St George’s Hall. Joyce Battery / [email protected] Westcliff Conservation & Community Association Brian Urwin / 01843 587305 / [email protected] Western Undercliff Regeneration Group Restoring the chine, improving beach facilities. [email protected] / 07808 789386 / Fb: Western Undercliff / Artificial Beach SPORTS FACILITIES Montefiore Tennis Courts Courts for public hire. 01843 594804 Montefiore Avenue CT11 8BD Ramsgate Bowls Club Cathy Newbury / [email protected] / 01843 582050. The Green, Royal Esplanade CT11 0HE. Ramsgate Croquet Club Mon-Sun 9.30am to dusk May-Oct, play all year except Jan/Feb. [email protected] / 01843 588878. Westcliff Lawns, Royal Esplanade CT11 OHA. Ramsgate Petanque 01843 446758 / Sally Rosebourne / petanque.gotdns.org. Charlotte Court CT11 8HE. Royal Temple Yacht Club Open to guests and members, including accommodation. www.rtyc.com / [email protected] / 01843 591766. 6 West Cliff Mansions Spencer Square Tennis and Pickleball Centre 07834 316601. Spencer Square CT11 9LD Sports Centre & Swimming Pool 01843 585111. High Street CT11 9TT. St. Lawrence Bowls Club 01843 581023. Club Room, Pavilion, Park Road CT11 9TL Thanet Bowls Club 01843 594804. Montefiore Avenue CT11 8BD. Thanet Ladies Bowls Club All welcome, open 10am-7pm. 01843 591346 / [email protected]. Montefiore Avenue CT12 6GT.

THANET COAST

Thanet Coast Project working with people for coastal wildlife

Thanet’s unique coastline has fascinating marine and bird life associated with its sandy beaches, bird life associated with its sandy beaches, chalk cliffs, chalk reefs cliffs, and reefssea andcaves. sea caves. is the the longest longest continuous continuous stretch of ItIt is of coastal coastal chalk chalk in in the country country and one of the best wildlife the wildlife sites sites in in Europe. Europe.

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