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One Ocean: Don’t Miss The First Ocean Summit in Thanet

Living in Thanet, we feel the sea. The changing colours. The every changing mood of the water but also the slow creep of coastal erosion as bits of cliffs crumble and winter storms damage our coastline.

If you swim, snorkel, paddleboard, go crabbing or just enjoy sitting on the beach in Thanet, you’ll want to understand how we can help protect our seas.

Which is why I’m so excited that Turner in Margate is hosting the first ocean conservation festival, One Ocean 2026, a free two-day summit on art, activism and oceans, that will take place on Sat 20 and Sun 21 June.

Check out the incredible schedule below, book your places and stick it in your diaries.

Don’t miss out - Georgina x

The ocean produces half the oxygen we breathe. It absorbs a third of our carbon dioxide. It’s under more pressure than ever. Let’s talk about it.

Here’s What’s On…

Saturday 20 June

🎨 Flints Family Workshop / 10.30am – 12.30pm
Drop-in for all ages. Coastal crafting, marine observation and seasonal song.
🎟️ Free / No booking needed

🌊 What the Wild Sea Can Be / 12pm – 12.45pm
The keynote. Marine biologist and author Helen Scales makes the ocean feel wondrous and urgent but without the doom.
🎟️ Free / Book here

🗣 Margate’s Coastal Identity / 1pm – 2pm
How did we get from Victorian seaside resort to creative hub? Polly Brannan (Open School East), local ledge Dan Thompson (artist and historian) and Professor Phil Hubbard (King’s College London) dig in.
🎟️ Free / Book here

🔬 Ocean Health and Human Health / 3pm – 4pm
The science of why a thriving ocean matters for us, not just marine life. With artist Andy Hughes, ocean policy specialist Nicholas Hardman-Mountford and Randa Kachef, Research Affiliate at King’s College London.
🎟️ Free / Book here

One Ocean 2026: Artists’ Film Screenings / 5.30pm - 7pm
Artist films exploring oceanic themes, including ecology, climate crisis, world building and human connection to the ocean curated and introduced by Daisy Gould.
🎟️ Free / Book here

🎬 Screenings on the Terrace / 4pm – 6pm & 7pm - 9pm
Bring a blanket and settle in for an evening of ocean docs including Ocean with David Attenborough. Seaweed Stories. Free outdoor screenings all evening.
🎟️ Free / No booking needed

Sunday 21 June

🌿 Seaweed and Their Secrets / 9.30am – 11.30am
The Natural History Museum and Thanet Coast Project take you deep into the history, science and potential of seaweed.
🎟️ Free / Book here

💬 Speaking with the Ocean / 12pm – 1pm
Ancient and modern thinking on what the sea means to us. Curator Emma Lewis speaks with Christiane Bosman (Embassy of the North Sea) and environmental technologist Joycelyn Longdon.
🎟️ Free / Book here

✊ Artists and Ocean Justice / 2pm – 3pm
How does art drive ocean activism? Journalist Iman Amrani in conversation with artist-activist Poulomi Basu and Suzanne Dhaliwal, specialist in creative strategies for decolonisation.
🎟️ Free / Book here

🌍 Youth for the Ocean / 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Young climate leaders take the stage. Alexandra Kristofovicova (Our Youth 4 the Climate), Louisa Casson (Greenpeace) and Olivia Mandle, environmental activist. Be prepared to be inspired.
🎟️ Free / Book here

🎬 Screenings on the Terrace / 4–9pm
A second night of ocean documentaries to close out the festival.
🎟️ Free / No booking needed

Running alongside all weekend will be The Margate We’re Dreaming Of a community programme on food, green space and everyday life in Thanet, led by Naturehood Thanet.

As Sir David Attenborough has said: “If we save the sea, we save our world”.

Get to it Margate. See you there.

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May just keeps on treating us – we’ve got another Bank Holiday on the horizon, plus half term hits next week too, so enjoy the downtime and make plans for the week ahead.

I’m heading off on holiday later this week (I can not wait), so I’ll be making sure I get my Broadstairs fix as much as I can over the next few days.

From silent films set to a live piano to sound baths and Soul Weekender parties, plus Kebbells celebrating their 5th birthday and the annual Broadstairs May Fair, there’s plenty to choose from.

Next week’s edition will be a bumper half term one, so make sure your friends and family are also subscribed to the newsletter, so they too know what’s going on.

Don’t miss out - Kim xx

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🗣 Can You Pantoum?
Mon 18 May, 6.30pm - 8.30pm / The Old Curiosity Shop
It’s time for this monthly poetry night, taking place on the third Mon of every month. Play with the magic of poetry rhythm, rhyme and metre among a supportive crowd.
🎟️ £5 (includes 1 hot drink) / More info

🎹 Film: Sunday Silent & Live Piano
Sun 24 May, 1.45pm / Palace Cinema
A silent film afternoon featuring three Charlie Chaplin comedies, accompanied by a live piano? Sounds like the perfect Sunday to me. You can watch a triple whammy of Chaplin’s classics The Pawnshop, Behind the Screen and The Immigrant, set to the skillful sounds of pianist Lillian Henley.
🎟️ From £4 / Book here

🔥 Hans Zimmer to Candlelight
Fri 22 May, 5pm - 6pm or 7pm - 8pm / Holy Trinity Church, Broadstairs
Don’t miss out on this candlelight concert and see the church lit up as a string trio plays songs you recognise from The Holiday, Lion King, Pirates of the Caribbean and more. Two sittings are available, and children aged 8+ can attend. Sounds delightful.
🎟️ From £20 + BF / Book here

🧉 Last Few Days: Spring Drinks Menu
Giant Coffee Broadstairs
This is not a drill, you only have until this Thu (21 May) to grab your Spring faves from Giant before they go forever (to make space for even more exciting things over the Summer). So if you want their Mont Blanc, Ube, Coconut Cloud or Carrot Cake drinks, then go order them in the next few days.
More info

🧀 Cheese of the Week
Little Wave Deli
Our favourite deli has introduced a new regular – Cheese of the Week. A regularly changing offer of speciality cheeses, think triple cream Delice de Bourgogne from Burgundy, Swiss goats cheese coated in Alpine blossom and, when it’s fully matured, an 18 month Gruyere, which recently won 1st place at the World Cheese Awards. Keep an eye on their Instagram for updates and try a new one out each week.

🥂 Kebbells’ 5th Birthday: Free Glass of Fizz
Tue 19 May / Kebbells
Happy 5th birthday to Kebbells! They’re turning 5 tomorrow, and to mark the occasion every customer dining with them on the day will receive a free glass of fizz or non-alcoholic sparkling drink. Great excuse to treat yourself on a Tuesday, in case you needed one.
Book a table here

🍕 Pizza & Wine Early Evening Offer
Every day, between 5pm - 7pm / Twists of Broadstairs
The perfect early evening deal when you’re coming off the beach or finishing up your day in town… Twists offer any pizza and a carafe of wine for £24.95 every day between 5pm and 7pm. Walk-ins available or you can book a table below.
🎟️ £24.95 / Book here

🍝 Italian Lunch Set Menu 2-Course Lunch Deal
12pm - 3pm, Mon - Fri / Sardinia
Perfect for mid-week to get your Italian food fix in. For £16.95 you can get two courses, with plenty to choose from. Menu options include Mozzarella Fritto, Risotto ai Funghi, Spaghetti alla Carbonara, and Panna Cotta or Profiteroles. Chef’s kiss.
🎟️ £16.95 / Book here

❓ Quiz Night
Wed 20 May, 6.30pm for a 7pm start / The Royston
The Royston’s quiz night is back! Expect the usual chaos, plus a healthy dose of questionable humour and the return of everyone’s favourite: “This or That?” (you’ve been warned). Teams of 2 to 5, booking is essential.
🎟️ £5pp (cash only) / Pop in and pay at the bar

🤠 Chris Ray, The Texan (Plus An Ed Sheeran Tribute)
Sat 23 May, 5pm / Legends Live Lounge
All the way from Austin, Texas, Chris was born and raised in the honky-tonks and bars and is a true Texas Country singer. From Johnny Cash to Luke Combs, you can request your favourite song. A Tom Jones tribute act follows him at 9pm the same night, plus there’s an Ed Sheeran tribute playing this Fri too.
🎟️ Free / More info

🎶 Broken Strings Acoustic
Sat 23 May, 9pm - 11pm / Reign Bar
It’s the music night you’ve been looking for if you want classics played live on guitar. With songs by the likes of Fleetwood Mac, Alanis Morissette and Stereophonics, go on a trip down musical memory lane.
🎟️ Free / More info

🎤 Gracie & the Booms
Sun 24 May, 2pm - 4pm / The Captain Digby
Known for her RnB, pop, and garage mash-ups (the best bit imo), Gracie & the Booms will set your Bank Holiday Sunday off right, completed by enjoying a drink in their sunny beer garden overlooking Kingsgate Bay.
🎟️ Free

🎸 Bands on the Sands: Leslie P George
Sun 24 May, 3pm / The Pavilion
Another weekend, another live music session outside at the Pav. Leslie P George will be entertaining you on Sunday afternoon if you’re heading down that way.
🎟️ Free

🎷 Margate Soul Weekender Sunday Soul Party (Bank Holiday Special)
Sun 24 May, 7pm - 12am / The Pavilion
Celebrate the Bank Holiday in style with a full night of soul, groove and feel-good energy. Expect big tunes, a buzzing dancefloor, and the signature Margate Soul Weekender atmosphere, just in Broadstairs.
🎟️ £10 + BF / Book here

🎠 Broadstairs May Fair
Sat 23 May - Mon 25 May, from 10am daily / Victoria Gardens
Hard to miss, expect a lot of excitement from the kids as the annual May Fair returns to town. There will be a family funfair, plus plenty of stalls, and the event raises funds for the Broadstairs Water Gala in July.
🎟️ Free to attend, but bring your wallets!

✨ Children’s Circles
Tue 19 May, 4.15pm (ages 4-7) + 6.15pm (ages 8-11) / Sea, Spirit & Stones
Lead by Intuitive Healer & Founder Evie, and assisted by Commercial Manager Jess, they’re offering more children’s circles this week. A moment for your child to become self aware of their feelings through movement, meditation and sharing, plus the children all get a free crystal to take home with them too. Final spots remain.
🎟️ £15 / Book here

🦀 Kinder Collective Storytime
Every Fri, 1pm / Kinder Collective
Storytime with Fran is taking place this Fri in the shop’s lovely new Book Room. Head there for stories, chats and a snack for the little ones in a beautiful sunshine setting.
🎟️ Free / More info

🎬 The Magic Faraway Tree
Sat 23 May, 4pm / The Palace Cinema
An Enid Blyton classic. A family relocates to the English countryside where their children discover a magical, enchanted tree leading to unbelievable changing lands at the top. There’s also more dates to see it in half term next week, so snap those seats up.
🎟️ From £4 / Book here

🚌 Open Top Bus
Daily, Sat 23 - Sun 31 May
Always a winner for a day out with kids, the Open Top Bus is returning for half term, starting from this Sat! Take in the coastal views with some fresh sea air while touring Thanet. Tickets can be bought on the day from the driver, or the Stagecoach Bus App.
🎟️ £8 for adults, £5 for under 19s, Under 5s are free / Check out the timetable

🐊 Kid’s Book Club: The Ice Cream Crocodile (3+)
Sat 23 May, 9.30am - 10am / Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop
Kick off the May half term and celebrate the heartwarming story of Elvis the crocodile. Perfect for young children and families, this special holiday book club will include a shared storytime, chatting together about friendship, confidence and discovering your own special talents, plus themed creative activities inspired by this fabulous circus adventure. There’s lots of other amazing events there in half term too.
🎟️ £5 / Book here

🚶‍♀️ Women Who Walk
Fri 22 May, 9am / The Old Curiosity Shop
Launched last month, this is a new regular meet up, designed to bring together local women in business for fresh air, good conversation, and genuine connection. Taking place on the third Friday of each month.
🎟️ Free / More info

🕯 Candle Making Workshop
Fri 22 May, 6.30pm - 8pm / Foliage
Enjoy the plant decor and settle in for a cosy, creative evening at Foliage. Learn how to work with natural wax, blend your own signature scent, and pour TWO beautiful candles to take home. Perfect for beginners and a lovely way to unwind with friends.
🎟️ £40pp / Book here

🪸 Seaweed Pressing Workshop
Sat 23 May, 11.30am - 3.30pm / The Driftwood Artist
Learn the almost forgotten Victorian art of seaweed pressing in this 4-hour workshop held at The Driftwood Artist’s home. Join her for a relaxed day to learn how to press a variety of seaweeds, creating your own unique pieces of artwork to take home.
🎟️ £90 / Book here

🥣 Sound Bath with Sari Riches
Sun 24 May, 4pm / Sea, Spirit & Stones Store
Join Sari for a 60-minute multi-instrumental sound bath in this warming space. An opportunity to pause, reflect and recharge, it’s an intimate session with only 6 spaces available, so check if there’s still a spot and book up asap.
DM Sari to book

Finally, 5 Things To Know…

• White Room Meditation will be holding a Crystal Showcase this weekend. Running just 3 times a year, the entire back room will be filled with exclusive + rare pieces this Sat 23 May, 10am-5pm, and Sun 24 May, 11am-3pm.

• Some fab sounding Summer Circles have been announced by Evie at Sea, Spirit and Stones. On Thu 23 July there will be a Women’s Beach Circle in Broadstairs, and on Thu 30 July a Family Beach Circle. They always look dreamy. Book up here.

• The Broadstairs Fireworks dates are out! There’s just three this Summer, so plan well: Wed 22 July and Wed 29 July (the Water Gala finale), both at 9.45pm. Plus Wed 19 Aug at an earlier time of 9.15pm, all with music playing at the bandstand.

• Thanet’s beaches have been awarded 4 Blue Flags and 12 Seaside Awards this week. Four bays - Minnis Bay, Botany Bay, Joss Bay and Ramsgate Main Sands - scored Blue Flag status for their excellent water quality and elite facilities.

• Save the date: Pride Broadstairs has been announced for 20 September this year! In fact, it’s going to be a Pride Weekender, with Pride Ramsgate taking place the day before as well. More details to come as we get them.

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There’s lots going on this week they could miss out on – comedy nights, children’s circles, fun-filled quizzes, community festivals, craft clubs, courtyard bars opening, plus poetry nights, a bit of Fleetwood Mac, a dog show, and some mocktails thrown in.

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😔 Final Few Days Before Clarey’s Chocolates Closes
Last day: This Fri 15 May
Some sad news for Broadstairs before we share more of what’s on – this Fri 15 May will be the last day for Clarey’s Chocolates High Street shop. She has made the tough decision to close, so please do pop in, support her and buy the wonderful handmade chocolates while you can before she closes the doors on Friday. We’ll be so very sad to see her leave Broadstairs, but make sure you follow her for updates about what’s next.

🎞️ Film: Rose of Nevada (15)
Fri 15 May + Sat 16 May, 7.30pm + Sun 17 May, 4pm / Palace Cinema
A haunting Cornish time-loop drama, featuring Callum Turner? Tell us more. When a fishing boat reappears 30 years after vanishing, a new crew takes her out, only to find themselves transported back in time. Curl up at the Palace and check it out.
🎟️ From £8 / Book here

🗣 Poetry Club
Sat 16 May, 6.30pm / Kent Talents Arts Centre
Join this bi-monthly Poetry Club, which is held on the third Sunday of alternate months, making this their first get together since March. Expect an inspiring, relaxed evening filled with poetry and creativity in a welcoming atmosphere. This week’s featured poets include Nancy Charley, Freddie Hunter, Ken Seymour and Dave Part.
🎟️ £10, pay on the door / More info

😆 Comedy Night
Sat 16 May, 7.30pm / Salt
It’s good to see some comedy being lined up in Broadstairs. Get your laughing hats on and head to Salt for this one-off evening of live comedy with Adam Morrison Jones, who has been lighting up the stand-up comedy scene for over a decade.
🎟️ £11 + BF / Book here

🥞 New Breakfast Tea
Mon - Sat, served 9am - 1.45pm / Flowers & Felicity’s
Afternoon tea… but make it brunch! Flowers & Felicity’s has introduced an array of breakfast faves all on one dish, including a mix of sweet and savoury treats, from salmon and cream cheese bagels to blueberry muffins. Just book 48 hours ahead.
🎟️ £25.95pp, or £30.95pp with prosecco / Book here

🍔 Cheeky Mondays Deal
Every Mon, available from 5pm / Forno Lounge
Order any burger, main or salad and get a small glass of house wine, pint of Cruzcampo, soft drink or a pudding on the house. That’s the same deal across most of their lounges, if you happen to be going to the Ramsgate or Westwood Cross ones on a Monday night instead. Otherwise you can always give their Tapas Tuesdays a go…
More info

💚 Asparagus Seasonal Specials
Royal Albion Hotel
Have you heard what's in season? The Albion has introduced some Asparagus-based specials to their menu this week, including a mouth-watering starter: Sevenscore Asparagus served with a poached egg, Parma ham and hollandaise sauce. Yum.
More info

🧈 Bar Ingo Walk-Ins
Mon - Sat, 12pm - 9pm / Bar Ingo
I had a delicious impromptu dinner with a friend at Bar Ingo this week, with no booking at all… and you can do the same! They always accept walk-ins, so you can try your luck at the door and order off their tasty menu of small plates and great wines.
Book here

🦐 Pica Pica Night
Wed 13 May, from 6pm / Kebbells
Head to this monthly night at Kebbells to try out their delicious food. Two sittings are available from 6pm, and you can choose five dishes, including garlic, tomato bread, green salad, and pickled red onion. It’s always popular, so make sure you nab a table.
🎟️ £32.50pp / Book here

🎷 Jazz Club
Mon 11 May / The Chapel Bar & Bookshop
Every Monday evening you can head down to The Chapel for their weekly Jazz Club, listening to the soothing music while being surrounded by shelves and shelves of books. This video gives you the idea and will get you in the mood. Dreamy scenes.

💯 Mr. Teds Presents: One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Quiz
Thu 14 May, 8pm / Neptune’s Hall
It’s the raucous night you’re looking for. The Neptune pub quiz with Mr. Teds is always legendary, so we’re delighted to see he’s heading there once again this week. Brilliantly chaotic, you can expect a lot of laughter, plenty of bafflement, plus prizes and shots galore. Tables get booked up quickly.
DM or call to book a table

🪩 DJ Smiley
Fri 15 May, 9pm / Legends Live Lounge
Get your music fix on a Friday night out with DJ Smiley, playing his usual mix of R&B, Reggae, Soul, Rap, Hip Hop and House. They’ve also got a Funk and Soul night on Sat evening, or ‘The Skastards’ playing this Sun, if those are more your bag.
🎟️ Free / More info

🍸 Ralphs Courtyard Bar Launching
Sat 16 May, 4pm - Late / Smiths Townhouse
Exciting news, Smiths Townhouse are launching their brand new courtyard bar this weekend! Perfect for those Summer evenings. Ralph’s Bar will open from this Sat – expect good music, good people and a DJ playing deep, soulful house from 4pm til late.

🎶 Our Own Way: Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Sat 16 May, 8.30pm / Wrotham Arms
A must for all the Fleetwood Mac fans among us. Go your own way and head down to the Wrotham Arms to hear their hits from across the decades all evening long.
🎟️ £15 / Drop in or call 07814 344969 for tickets

🎸 Bands on the Sands: Millie Mae Duo
Sun 17 May, 3pm / The Pavilion
This weekend sees the latest band taking to the Pavilion’s outdoor stage. The Millie Mae Duo will be playing on Sunday afternoon. Grab yourself a drink after a beach session and unwind with some live music. Let’s hope for another sunny one.
🎟️ Free / More info

🙏 Children’s Circles
Thu 14 May, 4.15pm (ages 4-7) + 6.15pm (ages 8-11) / Sea, Spirit & Stones
These are the first of this month’s magical children’s circles, with more taking place next week. A moment for your child to become self aware of their feelings through movement, meditation and sharing, they’ll also get to connect with other like minded children. Each child will receive a small crystal to take home with them as well.
🎟️ £15 per spot / Book here

📜 Free Children’s Storytimes
Fri 15 May, 9.30am at Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop + 1pm at Kinder Collective
We’re spoilt for choice for children’s storytimes on Fridays. At 9.30am you can head to see Nicci at Happy Reading above Staple, while at 1pm Rebecca will be reading stories in the Book Room at Kinder Collective. Both brilliant, pick one or head to them both.
🎟️ Free

🐶 Dog Show
Sat 16 May, from 1.30pm / Thanet Disabled Riding Centre
One for the dog lovers! There will be 12 fun dog classes you can take part in with your pooch, plus lots happening on the day. From animal-related stalls, to a doggy lucky dip, food and drink will also be available. Bring your dogs, your friends, and your family. Arrive at 1.30pm to sign up for the classes.
🎟️ For classes: £2 per entry or £5 for 3 entries / More info

🎨 Little Crafty Cove Creative + Messy Play Session
Sat 16 May, 11.45am / Portland Centre, St Peter’s Church Hall
After a successful launch last month, Little Crafty Cove has introduced regular sessions. Suitable for ages 2–7, they include sensory play, crafts and messy fun in a friendly and relaxed environment. Limited spaces so secure your spot.
🎟️ £6.50 per child / Book here

🪴 Family Planting Experience
Sun 17 May, 12pm, 2pm + 4pm / Pierremont Hall
A planting experience for all the family with cocktails involved! Plant your own edible hanging basket, learn how to care for them and receive a fun recipe to use. Price includes the choice of 4 basket options, planting advice, recipe and care card. For an extra £3 you can also take part in a botanical mocktail making lesson on the day too.
🎟️ £15 per basket / Book here

🫶 Private Group Healing Experience with Nanda Healing
Thu 14 May, 6.30pm / Smiths Townhouse
Gather your friends or family and step into a private, intimate healing experience designed to bring you closer emotionally, mentally, and energetically. This isn’t just relaxation, it’s a chance to switch off from the outside world, reconnect with each other, and experience something meaningful together. Minimum six people.
🎟️ £50pp / DM to enquire and book

👟 Run Club + Brunch
Sat 16 May, 9am / Flowers & Felicity’s
Get involved with this social run or walk. Choose between a 5km run at yapping pace, or opt for a relaxed 2km walk, then finish up with food and refreshments at Felicity’s!
More info

🌳 Community Festival + Spring Market
Sat 16 May, 10am - 4pm / Pierremont Park
Showcasing the number of local groups that can support residents to build a cleaner, safer, kinder community, there will be live talks with groups including The Gap Project, Dad Space + more. See the full line-up here. The Spring Market will also be returning to Pierremont Hall, with local independent businesses selling their goods.
🎟️ Free / More info

🧘‍♀️ Slow Flow Yoga with Yasmina
Wed 13 May, 9.30am - 10.30am / Pierremont Hall
With a yoga is for everyone philosophy, Yasmina’s approach is about exploration and play. She loves to teach slow and steady classes, mixing vinyasa, Hatha and yin styles. Check out her May timetable for more.
🎟️ £10 / Book here

🌎 Community Litter Pick
Sun 17 May, 11am - 12pm / The Old Curiosity Shop
Join this monthly litter pick and help keep our beaches clean while meeting like minded people. All helpers get free tea and biscuits at the shop afterwards as a bonus!
🎟️ Free / More info

Finally, 5 Things To Know…

• This Sat 16 May is the annual Paddle Out Protest for Surfers Against Sewage on Viking Bay. A great cause to help get our seas clean, so grab your board and head on down from 1pm. Last year the beach was buzzing and there was even music entertaining the crowds while surfers and paddleboarders took to the water.

• Andrea’s beach kettlebells classes are heading back to Stone Bay! After successfully putting a petition out, her Hunky Dory Fitness classes will be back in her usual spot on the far end of Stone Bay. TBC when, so follow her for updates. She’ll still be holding classes at Foreness Waterski & Boat Club too.

• The wonderful Sophie at Tide and Seek Broadstairs has announced her May half term beach holiday club this week. Teaming up once more with Kali Wilson illustration, you can drop-off your kids from 10am - 2pm on Tue 26 May to enjoy a day of exploring, crafting, making and playing. Always the best fun. Find out more and DM Sophie to book before the spots go.

• The ever popular St Peter’s Village Tour is beginning its 2026 season from this Thu 14 May with a special inside performance. They will then be taking place outside (weather dependent) around St. Peter’s from Thu 21 May, all the way throughout Summer until mid September. It’s so popular some dates in June have already sold out! You can book yours here.

• Looking for a Book Club? Thanet Book Club holds theirs at Sonder on the last Tuesday of every month. You have until Tue 26 May to read their latest book, What Am I, A Deer? By Polly Barton. The Old Curiosity Shop has also announced two books for this month – Chocolat by Joanne Harris and / or The Death of Us by Abigail Dean. They’re meeting to discuss them both on Tue 2 June.

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🧘‍♀️ Floating Frequencies Sound Bath
Mon 4 May, 2pm / Bleak House
In need of a chilled Bank Holiday Monday? If you’re quick enough you can relax overlooking the sea with a multi-instrumental sound bath this afternoon. The 12pm is already sold out, but there’s still a couple of spots in the 2pm up for grabs!
🎟️ £25 + BF / Book here

🎵 EK1 + 2 For £10 BBQ
Mon 4 May, 3pm - 6pm / Legends Live Lounge
Live music on a Monday afternoon? It must be a bank holiday. Closing off the long weekend, you can go and see local legends EK1 doing their thing from 3pm. Legends Live Lounge also launched their BBQ season this weekend. On again today from 2, with a two for £10 offer, expect everything from steak burgers to chicken skewers.
🎟️ Free music, two for £10 BBQ / More info

🧩 Puzzle Mondays
Every Mon, 2pm - 4pm / The Old Curiosity Shop
What better way to ease yourself into the week than by popping down to the Old Curiosity Shop for an hour or two to tackle a 1000 piece puzzle while you enjoy a drink and a snack. If you can’t make it today, it’s held weekly at the same time.
🎟️ Free, drop-in

🎥 Film: The Drama (15)
Fri 8 May, 7.30pm, Sat 9 May, 4pm + Sun 10 May, 7pm / Palace Cinema
If you’ve not seen The Drama yet, this is the week to see it in Broadstairs. A sharp, off-kilter comedy starring newlyweds head-over-heels, until the groom (Robert Pattinson) discovers his wife (Zendaya) has done something truly unforgivable. Intrigued? Head to the Palace at one of the above times and all will be revealed.
🎟️ From £8 / Book here

🎶 When Judas Met John: Songs of Dylan and Lennon
Sun 10 May, 5pm / Sarah Thorne Theatre
Fan of Bob Dylan and John Lennon and want to know more about their relationship? This is the night for you. More than a simple tribute concert, Brothers Broke will be playing their songs while telling the story of the two legendary musicians.
🎟️ From £18 + BF / Book here

♟ Chess Night
Sun 10 May, from 5pm / Riparo Lounge
If you’re into chess, or would like to be, then this is the weekly tradition you need. Riparo Lounge (the one at Westwood Cross, not Forno Lounge on Albion Street) holds chess nights every Sunday. Pop in, grab one of their chessboards, and unleash your inner strategist. You can also grab two cocktails for £13.50 while you’re there.
🎟️ Free / More info

🍹 Cocktails At Finxs Have Arrived
Open 7 days a week / Finxs
Just in time for the Bank Holiday weekend, Finxs launched their cocktail menu this week. I’ve been drooling at all of the pictures they’ve posted so far. From Espresso Martinis to Spicy Margs, they’re the perfect accompaniment to that beach view.

🍓 New: Belgian Chocolate Fountain
Morelli’s Ice Cream Parlour
Indulge yourself at Morelli’s even more than usual. This week they announced their new Belgian chocolate fountain has arrived! Try out fresh strawberries dipped in delicious rich chocolate. Yes please.
🎟️ Various / More info

🥐 Farmers’ Market
Sun 10 May, 10am - 1pm / Bleak House
It’s the second Sunday of the month this weekend, which can only mean one thing: It’s Bleak House Farmers’ Market time! Head to their beautiful sea-view gardens to sample the stalls and local produce on offer and while away your Sunday.
🎟️ Free / More info

🍫 Truffle Making Workshop
Sat 9 May, 1pm - 3pm / Clarey’s Chocolates
Immerse yourself in the world of fine chocolate during this hands-on workshop, beginning with a guided tasting of chocolates from around the world. You’ll then learn the art of crafting silky ganache, flavouring and piping your own truffles to take home with you. If they make it that far that is.
🎟️ £65 / Book here

🥧 Pie Night
Thu 7 May, from 6pm / The Charles Dickens
In need of some comfort food? Every Thursday you can head down to the Dickens for a selection of pies, freshly made in-house. Choose from fish pie; chicken, leek and bacon; steak and ale; or the special of the day, all accompanied with a generous serving of their creamed potato, with sides available.
🎟️ £10 / Book here

🦐 Sharer Set Menu
Every Thu, 6pm - 9pm + Every Fri, 12pm - 3pm / Twenty Seven Harbour Street
A reminder that Twenty Seven Harbour Street always offers a sharer set menu every Thu evening and Fri lunch time for just £25, making it the perfect way to try out their tasty food. You can check out a sample menu here.
🎟️ £25 / Book here

📝 Quiz Night
Tue 5 May, 7pm / The Royal Albion Hotel
Go and test your knowledge at the Albion’s monthly quiz, held on the first Tue of every month. You can have tables of up to six, so choose your brain power wisely.
🎟️ £2 entry / More info

🤘 Jed
Sat 9 May, 9pm / Harpers
I may have seen Jed play at Harpers on numerous occasions, but each time is always as good as the last. Guaranteed to give you a rocking Saturday night, head to Harpers for your live music fix this weekend.
🎟️ Free

🎷 Starfire 98 Rockin’ Blues Night
Sun 10 May, 3pm / Legends Live Lounge
They only opened as a live music venue a few weeks ago, but we’ve been enjoying the eclectic line-up so far. If you’re into some rockin’ blues music, head on down to see Starfire 98. Weather permitting, hopefully that BBQ will be lit up again as well.
🎟️ Free / More info

🎸 Bands on the Sands: Blake Sonnet - Trio
Sun 10 May, 3pm / The Pavilion
Bands on the Sands is the gift that keeps on giving. This Sun you can enjoy al fresco drinks by the beach while Blake Sonnet - Trio entertains you on the outdoor stage.
🎟️ Free / More info

📚 Happy Reading Storytime
Every Fri, 9.30am - 10am / Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop
Join Happy Reading’s storytime sessions every Fri morning above Staple in Reading Street. Enjoy a different selection of stories each week and browse the beautiful books on sale at the same time. Staple pastries are an added bonus.
🎟️ Free / More info

🦀 Kinder Collective Storytime
Every Fri, 1pm / Kinder Collective
Storytime with Rebecca started back last week, and it’s now on every Fri in term times in their new Book Room. They may have a new day, time and location, but the warm welcome is just the same. Head there for stories, chats and a snack for the little ones.
🎟️ Free / More info

🎨 Craft Club
Every Sat, 10.30am - 12.30pm / Broadstairs Library
At a loose end with your children on a Saturday morning? Get crafty in these weekly family library sessions for children aged 5-11. No need to book, you can just drop-in.
🎟️ Free / More info

🛹 Scorcha Saturdays
Sat 9 May, various slots between 11am - 2pm / Broadstairs Skatepark
Riding high from completing their crowdfunder this week, Scorcha Skate School are holding their usual skateboarding and rollerskate lessons for various ages each Sat. They’re weather dependent, so it’s always worth checking their Insta page first.
🎟️ £9 / Book here

👥 Thanet Community Network Meet-Up
Tue 5 May, 10am / The Old Curiosity Shop
A place to share ideas about local causes and build community ties. They’ve previously discussed everything from Broadstairs Pancake Race, Litter Picks, sustainability and Surfers Against Sewage. Pop down to exchange ideas in a welcoming, friendly environment. All welcome, just drop-in.
🎟️ Free / More info

👟 Tuesday Run Club
Tue 5 May, 6.30pm / Tartar Frigate
Join the OverRun Project for this 5km run, which starts and finishes outside the Tartar Frigate. A slow, conversational paced run for everyone of all abilities, you can enjoy the route which takes in Broadstairs beach, heading towards Dumpton Gap, before going up the slope and back past the bandstand.
🎟️ Free / Sign up here

☯ New Qigong Class
Thu 7 May, 2pm - 3pm / St Peter’s Community Hall
(It’s pronounced chee-gong). New classes starting this week, teacher Dave Willis will guide you through Qigong for health – gentle exercises that use slow movements, deep breathing, and mental focus to boost energy and reduce stress.
🎟️ £5 / Book here

🧘‍♂️ Men’s Healing + Sound Bath Session
Thu 7 May, 6.30pm / Smiths Townhouse
This Nanda Healing men’s healing circle combines meditation, energy work, and sound to help men reset mentally, physically, and emotionally. Expect real connection, deep relaxation, and a chance to release what you’ve been holding onto. Leave feeling lighter, clearer, and back in control.
🎟️ £30 / DM to book

💎 Gemstone Intention Bracelet Making Workshop
Every Fri + Sat at 11am + 2pm / The White Room Meditation
A calming creative group activity with a difference. You’ll get to peruse a wide variety of labelled gemstone beads and have the energetic qualities that each gemstone holds explained to you, so you can choose the right gems to create your own personal intention bracelet. Booking is advised, only four spots are available each session.
🎟️ £25 / Book here

🏌️‍♀️ Swing Into Golf Event for Women
Sun 10 May, 1pm - 4pm / North Foreland Golf Club
Designed for women new to golf who are considering taking it up. You can join for an informal intro to the sport with expert tuition from their coaches, followed by nibbles and drinks in the club house. Interested? Email Sue at the link below.
🎟️ £10 payable on the day / Book here

Finally, 5 Things To Know…

• Plantlet re-opens this week. Shop owner Izzi gave herself a much needed break to move house. But we’ve missed it, so we’re pleased to see the shop will be back open from this Wed 6 May. Her usual hours will then resume (Wed-Sat, 10am-5pm). Head there for all your green-fingered needs 🪴

• It’s May, hooray! Which is great for beach lovers, but not so much for beach-loving dogs and owners. Pooches will no longer be allowed on some Broadstairs bays between the core hours of 10am-6pm from this Fri all the way until 30 Sep. Find out exactly where there’s restrictions all around Thanet on this handy map.

• But thank goodness for Finxs. You’re still allowed to bring your dogs into their cafe if you bring them down the main steps and take them straight in. Just avoid the tables on the sand so they’re not actually on the beach. And you can of course bring your dogs down to the sands before 10am and after 6pm still.

• Over on Don’t Miss Margate, you can enter a fab competition to win a family day out at Dreamland this summer, on any date of your choosing. You’ve got to be in it to win it, so enter while you still can.

• Lastly, Smiths Townhouse are launching ‘Ralphs Bar’ in their courtyard next week. More details to follow in next week’s newsletter, but the launch is taking place on Sat 16 May from 4pm, complete with a DJ playing deep, soulful house.

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And if you missed it…last week’s newsletter still has lots of things happening you might want to know about…

Especially with all of the news dropping at the moment. Who else saw that Viking Bay might be getting its first beach sauna? Find out more and see what’s being proposed below (we have our fingers firmly crossed).

As we head into our busiest season, this week you’ll see brewery tours, wine tastings, music, plenty of creative writing classes, plus family fun, wellness classes to give you a much needed boost, and new menus popping up all over the place. Scroll through and see if anything’s up your street.

Don’t miss out - Kim xx

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🌹 A Garden Facing the Waves Exhibition
Open daily until 31 May / The Royal Albion Hotel
Beautiful artworks celebrating gardens in bloom have been on display at the Albion over the last few weeks, but you’ve now only got one more month left to see them. The exhibition’s ending at the end of May – go check them out while you can.
🎟️ Free / More info

📝 Get the Word Out Creative Writing Gathering
Mon 27 Apr, 7pm / The Old Curiosity Shop
A monthly writing and creative gathering, for poets, songwriters, storytellers and scribes of all stages and styles. Create new work, meet new folks. Drinks and cakes will be available to purchase too. Head along tonight if you fancy it.
🎟️ £5, includes one free hot drink / More info

🤸‍♀️ Kent Pole Championships
Sat 2 May, 1pm / Sarah Thorne Theatre
Don’t worry, no pole dancing is required! But if you want to come and see the Kent Pole Championships in action and support local athletes and performers, then head to Sarah Thorne this weekend. From beginners to semi-pro, you can take a close up look.
🎟️ £30 + BF / Book here

🐱 CatVideoFest
Sun 3 May, 4.30pm - 5.45pm / Palace Cinema
Cat lovers rejoice. The world’s favourite cat-themed film show CatVideoFest will be leaping through the Palace cat flap this Sunday as part of this year’s Festival of Cats. You might even see your own cat on the big screen if you submit a photo in the next few days. No cats invited in the cinema though I’m afraid.
🎟️ From £4 / Book here

🌸 New Spring Drinks Menu
Daily, all Spring long / Salt
Salt’s new Spring drink specials have arrived, and they’re giving vibes of sunshine, longer days and cute coffee shop dates with friends. On the menu: Iced Long Black with Vanilla Cold Foam; Shaken Brown Sugar Iced Latte; Iced White Chocolate Matcha; Chocolate and Espresso Shake; and Peachy Iced Tea. What to go for first?
More info

🍕 Pizza Special: Neptune Scorcher
Pizzas on Tue - Fri, 4pm - 9pm, Sat 12pm - 9pm + Sun 12pm - 6pm / Neptunes Hall
The Neptune has introduced a special pizza to help ScorchaSkateSchool with their crowdfunder. Topped with mozzarella, ’nduja, jalapeños, red peppers + fresh basil, you’ll want to give it a try. Veggie? Just lose the ’nduja. I asked if it was only on the menu this week, but they said they’ll carry on making them long after the crowdfunder ends. Winner! Remember they have 2-4-1 pizzas on Wed too.
🎟️ £14.50 per pizza, £2.50 from each one goes to the Scorcha van fund / More info

🍋 Al Fresco Dining Re-Opens
The Little Sicilian
It’s that time of year – The Little Sicilian’s al fresco dining space officially opened just a few days ago. Reserve your table and enjoy great food and fresh air outside in the heart of Broadstairs… plus dogs are welcome!
Book here

🍴 Fifteen Square Metres Back Open + New Menu
Back open from Wed 29 Apr / Fifteen Square Metres
Fifteen Square Metres have been on a short break, but the good news is they’re opening back up from this Wed – complete with a brand new menu to enjoy. Dishes include za’atar spiced scallops and chicken liver parfait with celery salsa. Get booking.
Book here

🍺 Gadds’ Spring Brewery Tour
Fri 1 May, 3.30pm - 5.30pm / Ramsgate Brewery
I know, I know… it’s called Ramsgate Brewery, but it’s in a CT10 postcode, and we know all of you Broadstairs lot will be wanting to pop down to this. Their brewer Chris will be hosting this next tour, talking all things beer. Learn how Gadds’ ales are made, taste malts, sniff hops and sample a range of their beers.
🎟️ £20 / Book here

📚 Thanet Book Club
Mon 27 Apr, 7.30pm / Sonder
They’re back! After a mini hiatus, Thanet Book Club has found a new home, now taking place on the last Monday of every month at Sonder, and tonight’s is the first one. April’s book is The Lamb by Lucy Rose. Pop along if you’ve read it, or, if you haven’t, go and see what it’s all about in case you want to get involved next time.
🎟️ Free / More info

🪕 Folk Jam
Every Wed from 8pm / Tartar Frigate
If you’re looking for live music on a Wed night, head to the weekly Folk Jam session at the Frigate. Enjoy a cosy evening of traditional tunes and good vibes.
🎟️ Free

🍷 English Wine Tasting from Simpsons
Thu 30 Apr, 6.30pm - 8.30pm / The Bottleneck
After a great start to the year with their last tasting two weeks ago, The Bottleneck team are keeping the momentum going, this time with Kent countryside-based Simpsons Wine Estate. Enjoy a delicious charcuterie and cheese sharing board alongside the wines. But be quick, space is limited!
🎟️ £40pp / Book here

🎶 Thomas Abrahams
Fri 1 May, 9pm - 11pm / Harpers
Great cocktail bar just up the hill from the beach, along with the wonderful sounds of Thomas Abrahams playing to you on a Friday night out? It’s a yes from me.
🎟️ Free

🎸 Bands on the Sands
Sat 2 May + Sun 3 May, from 3pm / The Pavilion
You can’t beat an outside gig when the sun’s finally out, and this weekend we’re being treated to a few. On Sat there’s a double whammy – Nonny & Wompa at 3pm, followed by Jed at 5pm. Then on Sunday afternoon Paul May hits the mic.
🎟️ Free / More info

🦁Family Cafe: Dear Zoo
Mon 27 Apr, 3.30pm - 5.30pm / Queens Road Baptist Church
This one’s a cute one. Join the Gap Project for a Dear Zoo-themed Family Cafe. They hold a monthly themed event, with a different topic each time, including crafts, fun activities, bible stories and games for children and adults to enjoy together. Finish with a free teatime meal for the whole family, so everyone can sit, eat, and chat.
🎟️ Free, tea time meal provided / More info

🧑‍🍳 Curious Cooks Club
Thu 30 Apr, 11.30am - 1pm / The Old Curiosity Shop
Got some food-loving children? Bring them down to this weekly cooking club, where they’ll get to enjoy some foodie fun and make some yummy snacks together. Suitable for all ages, and you can just drop-in.
🎟️ Free

📖 Free Storytime Session
Every Fri, 9.30am - 10am / Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop
Pop in to see Nicci at Happy Reading above Staple in Reading Street, where she holds cosy and welcoming storytime sessions every Fri morning. Different stories are read each week, plus you can enjoy the goods from the bakery while you visit. Win, win.
🎟️ Free / More info

📜 Free Storytime Session
Every Fri, 1pm / Kinder Collective
Kinder Collective’s Storytime sessions are also back! Now taking place in their brand new Book Room in their brand new sunshine store on York Street. They’ve moved their story sessions to Fridays at 1pm going forwards. All ages and caring setups welcome, and Forts is close by for your coffee and pastry fix.
🎟️ Free, drop-in

🏖️ Kids’ Corner Open
Sat 2 + Sun 3 May, 11am - 5pm / Joss Bay
Hoping for a beach day but need some entertainment? Joss Bay’s kids’ corner will be open this Sat + Sun, and for £8.50 your children can use the play area as much as they want all day. They can slide, go on the bouncy castle + the trampolines while you relax.
🎟️ £8.50 for a wristband all day / More info

💆 New: Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Therapy
From Wed 29 Apr / Tide Therapies
Exciting news, Eleanor from Floating Frequencies is joining the Tide Therapies team from this week! And we can’t wait for what she’s offering – Himalayan Singing Bowl Sound Therapy. Wondering what that is? During a 1:1 session the bowls are played around the body, with tones and vibrations working with the nervous system to encourage a state of deep rest and internal harmony. Particularly beneficial for stress, anxiety, poor sleep, and emotional processing, it sounds divine. Find out more below.
🎟️ £75 per session / More info

🫶 Free Menopause Clinic
Mon 27 Apr, Various times / Broadstairs Library
Needing some advice? Make the most of these free one-to-one 45-minute sessions, which provide personalised professional help covering lifestyle, nutrition, sleep, exercise, and overall wellbeing. Women will receive a detailed report and actionable insights too. To book, pop into the library, call 03000 413131 or email Sara on aspirehealthandfitnessuk@gmail.com.
🎟️ Free, but booking essential / More info

🌎 Around the World in 12 Months Creative Writing Workshop
Tue 28 Apr, 1pm - 2.30pm / Bleak House
Join this monthly writing workshop, which is inspired by a different part of the world each time. Covering a range of reading, discussion and writing exercises, you’ll look at poetry, prose, song lyrics and non-fiction. So far they’ve 'travelled' to Jamaica, Cuba and the USA. Held on the last Tue of each month, find out where they’re going to next.
🎟️ £10-£12 / Book here

🧘‍♀️ Yoga
Every Sat, 9.45am + every Sun, 4pm / Sea, Spirit & Stones
Join Sari every weekend for restorative yoga sessions paired with soothing sound baths. The 60-minute experience begins with gentle stretching and mindful flow, transitioning into restorative poses, so you can move at your own pace. Ending with a relaxing sound bath, soothing shoulder presses + the calming aroma of essential oils.
More info

💫 Guided Meditation Class
Wed 29 Apr, 7.30pm / The White Room Meditation
Wanting to give meditation a go? Join Michelle for this hour-long deep guided meditation, perfect for all. You can also add a full oracle reading for just £20 if you wanted to as extra on top of the session.
🎟️ £11 / Book here

Finally, 5 Things To Know…

• As mentioned above, there’s potentially huge news for Broadstairs (and for sauna fans like myself): We might be getting a SeaScrubSauna! The owners of The Funicular Hub have just announced that planning permission’s been put in to build a purpose-built sauna and cold plunge, with elevated Viking Bay sea views. SeaScrub already has sites in Margate, Whitstable, Folkestone and Macknade, so we have everything crossed this will get approved. See the concept and follow along for updates here.

• One of my absolute favourite days of the year in Broadstairs last year was the Summer Solstice, so I was excited to see that NāMAKA are gathering the troops once again. It’s not a formal event, more of an open invite to come down to the beach and celebrate summer with like-minded souls. Set your alarms, I’ll see you on Stone Bay from 4.30am on Sun 21 June for a sunrise dip and chill. NāMAKA will be open 5am - 6:30am for drinks as a special treat.

• Keen to get a new tattoo this Summer? Martha Smith Tattoo has announced that she’s opening up her books again this Sun 3 May at 7pm. It’s first come first served on these flash designs she’s just dropped, but she has space for customs too. This will be popular, so get those slots booked.

• New Qigong classes are coming to Broadstairs from next week. Gentle exercises that use slow movements, deep breathing, and mental focus to boost energy and reduce stress, teacher Dave Willis will be holding them Thu 2-3pm at St Peter’s Community Hall from 7 May.

• Have you seen that Staple in Ramsgate is now opening in the evenings? Starting from this Fri 1 May, then going forwards it will be open every Thu-Sat evening with beautiful wines and delicious snacks. Head on over.

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I hope you had a brilliant couple of weeks over Easter – from the Food Festival, to all the beach cafes re-opening and so many activities going on, it’s been a busy and wonderful one.

But it doesn’t mean there’s now less to do. Far from it. With Earth Day and St George’s Day both taking place this week, there’s numerous things to celebrate. Check out just how much is on this week below. As ever, there’s something for everyone.

Don’t miss out - Kim xx

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📝 Can You Pantoum? Adventures in Poetry Form with Nancy Charley
Mon 20 Apr, 6.30 - 8.30pm / The Old Curiosity Shop
Play with the magic of poetry rhythm, rhyme and metre at this monthly poetry evening, taking place on the third Monday of every month. Bring with you: curiosity, plus a pen and piece of paper!
🎟️ £5 (includes 1 hot drink) / More info

🎥 Film: Mother’s Pride (12A)
Fri 24 Apr, 4.30pm, Sat 25 Apr, 7.30pm + Sun 26 Apr, 7pm / Palace Cinema
From the team behind Fisherman’s Friends, this is a comedy about a failing pub, a divided community and a grieving family whose lives are changed by brewing real ale and entering the Great British Beer Awards. Sounds delightfully British.
🎟️ From £4 / Book here

🎹 Sondheim & Me with Joanna Eden
Sat 25 Apr, 7.30pm / Sarah Thorne Theatre
Dubbed the “UK’s answer to Norah Jones and Dianna Krall” by Time Out, singer-pianist Joanna Eden plays Sondheim's songs “from her own jazz-tingled perspective”, with Andres Lafone on bass and George Double on drums.
🎟️ From £18 + BF / Book here

🦐 Monthly Pica Pica Night
Wed 22 Apr, from 6pm / Kebbells
It’s our favourite time of the month! This popular night is perfect for those who want to try ‘a little bit of this, and a little bit of that’. Two sittings are available and you can choose five dishes, including garlic, tomato bread, green salad, and pickled red onion.
🎟️ £32.50pp / Book here

🥘 Paella Night
Every Wed, from 5pm / Albariño Tapas
Wednesday night means paella night at Albariño! Using top quality Spanish ingredients mixed with the best local produce, the paella is cooked to order, served in a pan for a minimum of 2 people.
🎟️ £18pp / Book here

🍹 Spring Cocktail Menu
Thu - Fri from 5pm, Sat - Sun from 3pm / Delilah’s
Have you tried Delilah’s new Spring cocktail menu yet? It launched last month before Don’t Miss Broadstairs existed, so get yourself down there and work your way through the list. Drink themes include ‘the garden’, ‘the beach’ and ‘the naughty step’.
More info

🍫 Truffle-making Workshop
Sat 25 Apr, 1pm - 3pm / Clarey’s Chocolates
Immerse yourself in the world of fine chocolate, beginning with a guided tasting of chocolates from around the world. You’ll then learn the art of crafting silky ganache, before flavouring and piping your own truffles under the guidance of the chocolatier.
🎟️ £65 / Book here

🍖 St George’s Day 4-Course Sunday Lunch
Sun 26 Apr, 12.30pm or 3.30pm sittings / Tartar Frigate
This special St George’s Day lunch is being held in aid of Riding for the Disabled. Call the number linked below to book. If you’re staying on for the longhaul or fancy going back, then Two’s Company are playing live music there that evening too!
🎟️ £35 / Book here

🎸 Connolly Hayes
Tue 21 Apr, 8pm / The Wrotham Arms
Turning heads internationally with their fusion of blues, rock, and soul, this group of five friends are touring around Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands… and fitting a stop in Broadstairs along the way. Don’t miss out while they’re here this week.
🎟️ £10-£15 / Book here

🧶 Mag-knitters
Every Wed, 7.30pm - 9.30pm / The Magnet
Do you like knitting or crochet? Fancy learning a new hobby and meeting new people? Pop along and join the Mag-knitters! The group runs every Wed. Knitting in a pub – a combo we didn’t know we needed.
🎟️ Free

🌮 Taco Quiz Night
Fri 24 Apr, 6.30pm - 9pm / Queens Road Baptist Church
If you like tacos, quizzes and raising money for charity, then this is the night for you! Come for the tacos, stay for the trivia, and help make a difference in the community. Just make sure you book by the end of today!
🎟️ £10pp / Book here

🤘 Jed
Fri 24 Apr, 9pm / The Dolphin
You’re guaranteed a fun night out if Jed’s on the mic. Singing our favourite rock classics in his distinctive style, this night rounds up his April gig dates.
🎟️ Free

🎼 Bands on the Sands: DFL
Sun 26 Apr, from 3pm / The Pavilion
Bands on the Sands made its welcome return a couple of weeks ago, and this weekend marks the final al fresco gig of the month. DFL will be taking to the outdoors stage this Sunday afternoon, with more acts and gigs to be announced soon.
🎟️ Free / More info

🎤 Olivia Rogers
Sun 26 Apr, 3pm / Forno Lounge
Broadstairs singer-songwriter Olivia Rogers was a semi-finalist on The Voice, where she was mentored by McFly’s Tom and Danny. She opened up for the band when they played Dreamland last Summer, and now she’s performing solo at Forno Lounge.
🎟️ Free / More info

🤱Mum Mondays
Every Mon, 9.30am - 11am / The Old Curiosity Shop
Join this regular meet up, providing a supportive community for local mothers and babies, run by the lovely Katie at Hooga Postnatal. Chat with like minded parents. No booking required, all caregivers welcome.
🎟️ £5, drink included / More info

🛴 New Skate, Scoot + Climb Courses
Various / Revolution Skatepark
Revolution has got a load of brand new five week courses for skating, scooting and climbing starting from this week. There’s skate and scoot lessons for under and over 7s on Wed and Fridays; Junior, Youth and Adult Climb Clubs starting again this weekend; plus more. Check out the full list here.
🎟️ From £40 for a 5 week course / Book here

📚 Free Storytime
Every Fri, 9.30am - 10am / Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop
Pop along to Happy Reading every Friday morning for a FREE Storytime for ages 0+ at Nicci’s cosy children's bookshop above Staple. She reads a different selection of stories each week, plus you can always grab a pastry from downstairs at the same time.
🎟️ Free / More info

🎨 Craft Club Collage Workshop Hosted by STAK Life
Sat 25 Apr, 10.30am - 12.30pm / Broadstairs Library
This week Broadstairs Library’s usual weekly craft club is being hosted by STAK Life. They’ll be running a collage workshop and are there to speak to SEND families who would like advice or support. Come along for a creative, fun session and meet the STAK team! Drop-in, for 5-11 year olds and families.
🎟️ Free / More info

🛹 Scorcha Skate Lessons
Every Sat (weather dependent), from 11am / Broadstairs Skatepark
More skateboarding offerings! If you’ve ever taken your child to Kane at Scorcha Skate School, then you know they’re in for a fun time. Taking place outside at Broadstairs Skatepark, just below the train station, there’s sessions for various ages. Always check their insta for updates. DM Kane to book, or via the booking link below.
🎟️ £9 / Book here

🌳 New Opening: Outdoor Gym
St Peters Recreation Ground
Exciting news! This week Thanet Council officially opened the new outdoor gym at St Peters Rec. It includes adjustable resistance and calisthenics equipment, and is suitable for all fitness levels, from beginners to pro. Enjoy working out in the open air.
🎟️ Free / More info

💃 Egyptian Bellydancing Course
Starting Mon 20 Apr, 10am - 11am / Bleak House
Explore the origins of bellydance, step into your power and learn a new skill. Joanne of Bellydance and Balance offers five week courses, with the next course starting TODAY. It’s likely it’s too tight for you to book the final slot and get yourself down there for 10am, so why not sign up for the next course, starting on 29 June?
🎟️ £55 for five week course / Book here

🧘‍♀️ Sound Bath: Vibrational Reset
Mon 20 Apr, 7pm - 8pm / Broadstairs Library
Enjoy a 45-minute meditative sound journey led by Sari Riches to release stress, restore energy, and calm the mind, as part of a series of free events to support women going through the menopause. To book, pop into the library, call 03000 413131, or email aspirehealthandfitnessuk@gmail.com.
🎟️ Free / More info

🌍 Earth Day White Cliffs of Kingsgate Walk + Talk
Wed 22 Apr, 10am - 12pm / Meet: Captain Digby car park
What better way to mark Earth Day than with this 'White Cliffs of Kingsgate' guided walk + talk? Learn about the chalk, flints, fossils, and the evolution of this dramatic coastscape, alongside some surprising insights into the local history. It’s looking great weather for it at the moment too!
🎟️ £5 - £10 suggested donation / Book here

🔮 How to Give Yourself a Card Reading
Fri 24 Apr, 7.30pm - 9pm / The White Room Meditation
A Friday night with a difference. Join Michelle in her zen back room to learn hints and tips about how to read cards for yourself. This will be a practical and relaxed evening aimed for all abilities and stages.
🎟️ £30 / Book here

💍 Gather: Kent’s Creative Wedding Fair
Sat 2 - Sun 3 May, 11am - 4pm / Turner
If you’re planning a wedding and want something that feels genuinely you, Gather is where to start. This thoughtfully curated wedding fair brings together some of Kent’s most creative, independent suppliers from photographers and florists to dressmakers, stylists and celebrants all with a focus on originality over tradition.

There’s also a range of workshops anyone can pre-book including scent making with Dulcie, candle decorating or foil placecard embossing. Book your free ticket for Gather for a cocktail on arrival and grab one on one time with suppliers.

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Finally, 5 Things To Know…

• The Easter Holidays are over, which means Namaka’s back to its normal Spring hours from today. They’re now closed Tue, Wed and Thu, and will be open Fri - Mon, 8am - 3pm each week.

• Bleak House has just announced there’s going to be a new Children’s Literary Festival taking place there next month, on 30 May from 10am - 3pm. Keep an eye out for more details soon!

• Fifteen Square Metres is now closed for a short break this week, returning on Wed 29 April with a brand new menu. Keep an eye on their website for the new dishes, and book up for when they’re back.

• Plantlet will also be closed for a little while due to owner Izzi moving house. Congrats to her for buying her first home! The plant shop will be closed until 6 May now, when she’ll be back to her usual hours (Wed –Sat, 10am - 5pm).

• The previous owners of The Funicular Coffee House (which has now been taken over as Finxs) have also promised TWO exciting announcements coming soon. This week they shared that “soon you will be enjoying elevated Viking Bay Sea views”, which has got us very excited 👀. Give them a follow, or keep an eye on DMB as we’ll be sure to update you as and when.

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And if you missed it…last week’s newsletter still has lots of things happening that you need to know about.

But Thanet is this brilliant, strange, creative peninsula and some of the best stuff this spring is happening just a few miles down the road.

So this month for your exclusive DMO Crew guide I’ve pulled together 15 things worth leaving your postcode for (and venturing…

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April has been a bumper month of activity, and this week is no different. For those of you with little ones still on their Easter Holidays, you’ll see plenty of family fun to be had, but there’s also various wellness activities to attend and some wine tasting, gigs and food offers thrown in to the mix.

Remember to follow us on Instagram for more Broadstairs updates, and if you’re enjoying it so far please do let us know and share us with your friends to get the word out further!

Until next week, don’t miss out - Kim xx

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🎥 Film: Midwinter Break (12A)
Fri 17 Apr, 4.30pm, Sat 18 Apr, 4pm + Sun 19 Apr, 7pm / Palace Cinema
Based on the acclaimed novel of the same name, this film follows a retired Irish couple, played by Leslie Manville and Ciarán Hinds, who take a life-changing trip to Amsterdam. The Guardian gave it five stars, but go judge it for yourselves.
🎟️ From £4 / Book here

🍚 Thai-inspired Set Menu For Songkran
Mon 13 - Wed 15 Apr, Any Time / The Royal Albion Hotel
Celebrate Thai New Year with this special deal. For £21 you can get a pint of Singha, a crispy chicken burger (layered with Thai-style slaw and lime and coriander mayo), followed by sweet, signature Thai dish, coconut sticky rice. Yum!
🎟️ £21 / More info

🍷 English Wine Tasting From Nyetimber
Thu 16 Apr, 6.30pm - 8.30pm / The Bottleneck
The Bottleneck’s first wine tasting event of the year is here! They’re kicking off the season in style with Nyetimber – recognised as one of the world’s leading producers of English sparkling wine. Sharing-style platters of cheese and charcuterie are included.
🎟️ £40 / Book here

🍩 Doughnut Saturdays
Every Sat from 9.30am / Salt
Did you know Salt have introduced doughnuts to their menu every Saturday? And not just any old doughnuts – Viking Bakehouse Doughnuts. Get on the locally made hype and snap some up before they sell out. If that doesn’t tempt you, these pictures will.

🎸 Stormy Blues Jamming Session
Tue 14 Apr, 7.30pm / Harpers
Need some entertainment to liven up your Tuesday evenings? Head to Harpers on Harbour Street, as they host one of their Stormy Blues Jamming Sessions.
🎟️ Free

🥳 Gal + Gather 1st Birthday: Afternoon Tea and Dried Flower Bouquet-making
Sat 18 Apr, 1pm - 4pm / Flowers and Felicity’s
Celebrate Gal + Gather’s 1st birthday party with a whimsical afternoon tea buffet with refillable tea and coffee, while making your own dried blossom bouquet! Plus it’s a fun opportunity to dress up and relive your childhood parties. Girl date anyone?
🎟️ £30 for the afternoon tea, £50 with bouquet making / Book here

🎹 JC & The Sunshine Bus
Sat 18 Apr, 9pm / The Charles Dickens
Enjoy some feel good live music with JC and The Sunshine Bus as they roll into The Charles Dickens for their latest gig this weekend. Keep an eye on who else they have coming up too, the pub has live bands playing on most Fri and Sats.
🎟️ Free

🎶 Celebrating the Music of Whitney Houston
Sat 18 Apr, 9pm / Legends Live Lounge
Whitney Houston fan? Nicky Fisher is one of the latest tribute acts to appear at this new live entertainment venue in town. She’ll be performing Whitney’s timeless ballads and dance floor classics, so you can sing and dance the night away.
🎟️ Free

🌊 Family-Friendly Beach Clean and Storytime Adventure
Mon 13 Apr, 9am / Kinder Collective - new meeting point: bottom of the lift by Kiddies Corner
Calling all eco-warriors! Come together for a fun, family-friendly beach clean at Viking Bay. Spend 30 minutes sprucing up the shore, then stroll back to Kinder Collective’s new shop for a relaxed storytime. Note the new meeting point. And be quick if you want to attend – it’s happening THIS MORNING.
🎟️ Free, but booking required / Book here

🎨 Art Club
Every Tue, 2pm - 3pm / The Old Curiosity Shop
Have you tried this new kid-friendly weekly art club yet? You can drop in for the hour, it’s free to attend and all materials are provided. Suitable for everyone, but it’s particularly geared up for homeschoolers.
More info

📚 Kid’s Author-Illustrator Event: Fiona Lumbers ‘Mo’s Stick’ (Plus Book Club)
Sat 18 Apr, 11am + 1pm / Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop
Enjoy a heartwarming and creative celebration of Fiona’s beautiful picture book Mo’s Stick! Step into a gentle, imaginative story about play that helps little ones to explore everyday feelings, then enjoy some story-inspired creative activities. Ages 2+. There’s also a Kid’s Book Club for ages 9+ taking place there this Thursday too.
🎟️ £5 per child (includes a hardback copy of the book, RRP £12.99) / Book here

🧱 Lego Days
Thu 16 + Fri 17 Apr, 10am - 3pm / The Old Curiosity Shop
There’s even more Lego days to entertain your little ones this week. If you’re at a loose end, bring in your children to play, build and connect while they get creative with boxes and boxes of Lego. You can enjoy a drink and treat at the same time.
🎟️ Free / More info

🍫 Little Chocolatiers Workshops
Thu 16, Fri 17 + Sat 18 Apr, 12pm - 1pm / Clarey’s Chocolates
If you didn’t get to try these fun, hands-on chocolate workshops last week, then there’s three more workshops on this week. Children get the chance to work with real chocolate and take home several finished treats they’ve made. Ages 7-13.
🎟️ £30 / Book here

✨ Gut Health Spring Wellness Package
Tide Therapies
Due to popular demand Tide have just re-introduced their Gut Health Package. Supporting digestion and balancing the body, it will make you feel your best going into the new season. The package includes a variety of treatments, from acupuncture and nutrition to osteopathy. Book for a Spring wellness overhaul, you deserve it.
🎟️ £220 (worth £355) / More info / DM to book

🧘‍♀️ Meditation & Stretch
Every Mon, 10am - 11am / Sea, Spirit and Stones Store
The perfect start to a new week. Enjoy a guided meditation with sounds which allows you time to reflect inwards and embody internal healing, giving yourself a moment to become self aware. Movement is Medicine takes place later in the morning on Mondays too, if that’s more your bag.
🎟️ £10 / Book here

🚶‍♀️ Women Who Walk
Fri 17 Apr, 9am / The Old Curiosity Shop
Join in on this new, relaxed monthly walk run by the Empower Her community, designed to bring together local women in business for fresh air, good conversation, and genuine connection. Launching this week, it’s then set to take place on the third Friday of the month, so you could make it a regular thing if you like it.
🎟️ Free / More info

🔮 Manifestation Spell Workshop
Fri 17 Apr, 7.30pm - 8.50pm / White Room Meditation
Keen to try something different? Book one of the last spots on this guided workshop, run by Tracey from The Grey Witches Inn, on how to set up and practice a spell for manifesting prosperity, luck and abundance into your life. Absolutely in need of that.
🎟️ £28 / Book here

Finally, 5 Things To Know…

• Artist Emma O’Rourke and Lily Cleo of Cleopatra Yoga have announced an exciting Summer Solstice event this week, on Sat 20 June. It includes yoga, drawing and painting in a secret orchard that has never been open to the public before (!) We are IN. Early birds get a discount – find out more and book here.

• Even more on the Emma O’Rourke front… excitingly she’s also announced she’s snapped up 8 Nelson Place – Kinder Collective’s former home. We’ll wait to hear more, but expect a studio and project space with events and details to be announced in due course. Loving all the art spaces opening up in town at the mo!

• Want to give Egyptian Belly Dancing a go? Next Monday a new five-week course is starting up from Belly Dance and Balance, taking place at Bleak House on Mondays from 10am - 11am. Find out more and snap up the final spots here.

• Have you seen the new Folk Week brochure cover design? Broadstairs-based designer-maker Clare Youngs has just been announced as the winner of their competition to create the 2026 design, and we think you’ll agree it looks amazing.

• Want to see your cat on the big screen? Then send a picture of your kitty to The Palace Cinema. They’re screening CatVideoFest on Sun 3 May as part of this year’s Festival of Cats. Send your best shot to them this month so they can add it to a special Palace showreel of local cats on the screen before the show starts!

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And if you missed it…last week’s newsletter still has lots of things happening that you need to know about.

The Food Festival was on all weekend, I enjoyed my first açai bowl of the season on the beach at Namaka, there’s been so many Easter events in town, and, for a Summer lover like me, it’s been very exciting to see so many places opening up their doors for the season over the last few days too.

We made it through!

If you need inspiration for what to do with your Easter Monday today, as well as the rest of the week, there’s loads of options below, plus more that still apply on last week’s newsletter too.

Let’s hope for some endless sunny days so we can make the most of it all!

Until next week, don’t miss out - Kim xx

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🖼 New Art Gallery Opening
Open 7 days a week, 11am - 5pm / Gallery@37
An exciting new contemporary art gallery has just opened in the centre of Broadstairs. Gallery@37 opened its doors on Saturday and will be providing a dedicated space for local artists and makers to show and sell their work going forwards. It’s a great addition to the High Street. Pop on in, see the new space and the art on display.
More info

🎥 Film: Broken English (15)
Fri 10 Apr, 7.30pm, Sat 11 Apr, 7.30pm, Sun 12 Apr, 4pm / Palace Cinema
A bold portrait of the inimitable singer, songwriter and icon Marianne Faithful is coming to Broadstairs this week. Tilda Swinton leads the cast, with appearances from the likes of Nick Cave, Courtney Love and Suki Waterhouse. If you’re wanting something for the kids instead, then animated adventure film Arco is also showing.
🎟️ From £8 / Book here

🎶 I Can’t Believe It’s Not Buddy
Sat 11 Apr, 7.30pm / Sarah Thorne Theatre
One for fans of Buddy Holly. Promising a “rock 'n' roll concert straight from the fifties”, tribute act Spencer J & the Copy-Cat Crickets will be bringing the music back to life, with hits like Peggy Sue and Shake, Rattle and Roll.
🎟️ From £20 / Book here

🦐 Tapas Tuesdays
Every Tue from 5pm / Forno Lounge
Needing foodie inspiration for your Tuesday nights? Try the weekly tapas deal at Forno Lounge. Choose three of their tapas plates and get a glass of wine or a soft drink for £14.50.
Book here

🍕 2-4-1 Pizza
Wed, 4pm - 9pm / Neptunes Hall
The perfect Wednesday night out – buy one pizza, get the other free in our favourite pub by the sea. What’s your order? Mine’s the Spanish Archer.
Book here

🥖 Broadstairs Farmers’ Market
Sun 12 Apr, 10am - 1pm / Bleak House Gardens
It’s time to hit up the monthly Farmers’ Market again! Taking place in their gardens on the second Sunday every single month, it’s filled with fresh produce, locally baked bread, jams and preserves, fresh baked pies, artisanal goods, and much, much more.
🎟️ Free / More Info

🎸 Bands on the Sands
Mon 6 Apr, 2pm and Sun 12 Apr, 3pm / Broadstairs Pavilion
It must be Spring because Bands on the Sands returned to The Pavilion this weekend. You can enjoy even more music on their outside stage this week too. This afternoon you can catch Crush, while Ritchie Triangle will be taking to the stage on Sunday.
🎟️ Free / More info

📝 Quiz Night
Tue 7 Apr, 7pm / The Royal Albion Hotel
The wonderful Rachel will be back this Tuesday with her weird and wonderful monthly Quiz Questions, make sure you book your table in advance!
🎟️ £2 / More info

🥂 Easter Sip and Paint
Sun 12 Apr, 1pm - 4pm / Flowers and Felicity’s
Paint a vase for your Spring flowers and a cute little egg cup while enjoying a delicious afternoon tea along with some bubbles, all led by artist Kali Wilson.
🎟️ £45 for adults / £25 for children (11 and over) / Book here

🏴‍☠️ Two-Tone Pirates
Sun 12 Apr, from 5pm / Legends Live Lounge
Have you tried Broadstairs’ new live entertainment bar yet? Previously known as The Sea Lounge, Legends Live Lounge is the place to head to for tribute acts, singers and bands. If ska and reggae’s your thing, the Two-Tone Pirates are playing on Sunday. Or if you’re in the mood for some Wonderwall, there’s an Oasis tribute night on Saturday.
🎟️ Free / More info

🐰 Easter Bunny Hop
Mon 6 Apr, 11am / The Old Curiosity Shop
Get dressed up as little bunnies and get your legs ready to bunny hop to raise money for Demelza. There will also be fun activities in the shop after!
🎟️ £3.50 (includes goodie bag) / More info

👗 Spring Clean Children’s Sale
Tue 7 Apr, 9am - 12pm / Kinder Collective (at their old address: 8 Nelson Place)
Kinder Collective’s brand new shop on York Street has just opened – which means they’re having a one-off sale in their old space before they close the doors for good. They’re clearing out ex-display treasures, end-of-line finds, as well as pre-loved clothing and shoes for 0-7 year olds. Pop by and see what you can find!
More info

🪸 Great Eggcase and Seashore Scavenger Hunt with BeachArt
Wed 8 Apr, 11am - 12.30pm / Viking Bay
Join the hunt looking for clues of marine life along the Viking Bay shore, and look out for shark and ray egg cases – with sand/beach art to finish too.
🎟️ £2.50 booking donation / Book here

🧱 Lego Days
Thu 9 and Fri 10 Apr, 10am - 3pm / The Old Curiosity Shop
Got some little ones who love Lego? You’re in luck, as Tilly and co are bringing their Lego Days back to the Curiosity Shop. Children can play, build and connect while getting creative. You can treat yourself to a coffee and an Easter treat at the same time too. Not around this week? They have Lego Days on 16 and 17 April too.
🎟️ Free / More info

🍫 Little Chocolatiers Workshops
Thu 9, Fri 10 and Sat 11 Apr, 12pm - 1pm / Clarey’s Chocolates
In these fun and hands-on chocolate workshops, children get the chance to work with real chocolate and take home several finished treats they’ve made. Ages 7-13. Other dates are also available for next week too.
🎟️ £30 / Book here

🧜🏻‍♀️ Kid’s Author Event: Lanisha Butterfield ‘We Can Be Mermaids’
Sat 11 Apr, 11am / Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop
Join award-winning Children’s author Lanisha Butterfield for a joyful and empowering celebration of her beautiful picture book We Can Be Mermaids! Dive into a heartfelt story about dreams, determination, and the magic of the water, then take part in fun mermaid-inspired crafting activities. For ages 3+. Be quick, the 1pm slot’s already sold out! Check out all of their other amazing April events too.
🎟️ £5 per child (includes a hardback copy of the book, RRP £12.99) / Book here

🧘‍♀️ Sound Bath
Fri 10 Apr, 1pm / Bleak House
This has proved so popular they had to add a second session in! The 11am is now sold out, so be quick and snap up the newly added 1pm slots. Floating Frequencies returns to the Great Expectations room at Bleak House for this hour-long multi-instrumental sound bath designed to bring you into deep rest. Lie back and enjoy.
🎟️ £25 + BF / Book here

👟 5K Run + Brunch
Sat 11 Apr, 9am / Flowers and Felicity’s
Join this community morning of movement and connection. Whether you’re up for the 5K run, or prefer a relaxed 2-3K walk, this event is about bringing people together, getting active and enjoying some good company afterwards. After the run/walk you can reward yourself with brunch.
🎟️ £10, brunch included / Book here

🪴 Terrarium Workshop
Sat 11 Apr, 10am / Foliage
Create a stunning oasis in a glass terrarium with Foliage’s selection of indoor plants. Go through step-by-step how to layer the sundries and get creative making your own little garden. Pop into the shop, or call/message the number linked below to reserve your space!
🎟️ £45 / Book here

🚮 Community Litter Pick
Sun 12 Apr, 11am - 12pm / The Old Curiosity Shop
Join in with this monthly community litter pick and help keep our beaches clean. You’ll help to fund the next community defib too, plus all helpers get free tea and biscuits at the shop afterwards. Win, win!
🎟️ Free / More info

Finally, 5 Things To Know…

• Happy 10 years to Thanet’s favourite way of getting around – the Open Top Bus! The hugely popular service reopened for the 2026 season this weekend, and the best bit about it is they’ve added Broadstairs High Street into the route this year, getting you even closer to our shops and beaches as you hop on and hop off.

• Fancy an evening of lols, wine, beer, coffee and snacks? Salt are hosting a comedy night next month, with stand-up comic Adam Morrison Jones. Taking place on Sat 16 May, find out more and book your spot here.

• Sea, Spirit and Stones Store has announced some dates for Children’s Circles and Family Healing Sessions this week! They’re a chance for your child to become “self aware of their feelings through movement, meditation and sharing”. Sounds great. Dates for different age groups will take place on 14 and 19 May. More info.

• This one’s officially Ramsgate, but I drove past the build for REWD Padel, Thanet’s first ever padel club, this week and it’s getting closer to opening every single day! They launched their first memberships this week too. Keep an eye on updates yourself here.

• If you’re familiar with Scorcha Skate School, which runs weekly lessons at Broadstairs skate park, you’ll be aware they’re currently running a crowdfunder to replace their van, so they can continue to get skateboarding to even more young people in the community. They have lots of fun events going on locally, and you can support them here. Let’s get them back on the road!

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And if you missed it…last week’s newsletter still has lots of things happening that you need to know about.

It’s our very first edition, which feels very appropriate with the start of Spring and all the new beginnings it has to offer.

This is a chock-a-block edition, not just because it’s our first, but because Broadstairs truly just has so much to offer. This week marks the start of Easter, the Broadstairs Food Festival, and also the start of the season for many of our wonderful local venues. I know I’m not the only one excited for sunshine, beach coffees, outdoor meet ups and many of our favourite places opening up for the warmer months once more!

These are just some of the highlights going on this week. Please comment below, tag us in posts and send us your events so you can be included in future round ups.

And if you love this newsletter, please share the love. Forward it to your friends, tell them to subscribe, follow us on social media and tag us in posts. We want to make sure everyone knows about all of the amazing things that are happening in Broadstairs, and that all of our wonderful local businesses are filled to the brim.

Don’t miss out - Kim xx

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🍿 Easter Snack Bar + Film: Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo (U)
Fri 3 Apr, 11.30am - 1pm / Pierremont Hall
Build your own snack cup with ALL the Easter treats, followed by the family favourite for a wholesome afternoon. ⏱️Snack Bar Station 11.30am - 12pm ⏱️Film Showing 12pm - 1pm. Ages 3+.
🎟️ Free but booking essential / Email To Book

🎤 Poetry Pot Foodie Open Mic Night
Fri 3 Apr, 6pm - 8pm / The Old Curiosity Shop
Come in and read out your own foodie-themed poems! Or drop in and just listen to the creations if that’s more your bag.
🎟️ Free

🎥 Film: Sinners (15)
Fri 3 Apr, 7.30pm / Palace Cinema
Congrats to the Palace Cinema team, who are celebrating 10 years of owning the cinema this week! What better way to celebrate than to pop in for a movie like Sinners? Come for the pulse-pounding action; stay for the double dose of Michael B. Jordan, whose dual performance as twin brothers earned him the Best Actor Oscar.
🎟️ From £8 / Book here

🍅 Broadstairs Food Festival
Fri 3 Apr - Sun 5 Apr, gates open 10am / Victoria Gardens
Food lovers, this one’s for you! Twice a year we’re lucky enough to welcome Broadstairs Food Festival to our town, and this year’s Easter edition is looking better than ever. Feast from 100 stalls all weekend long, head to the bandstand for live music and get yourselves involved in the many live demos and workshops.
🎟️ Free, workshops various prices / Book here

🍄 Margate Mushrooms Talk and Workshop
Fri 3 Apr, 10.30am - 11.30am / Broadstairs Food Festival
One for the ‘shroom fans. Darryn de la Soul of Margate Mushrooms will be talking all things fungi at this Food Festival workshop and will explain why Thanet is celebrated as a top destination for mushroom lovers. Who knew?
🎟️ Free / More Info

🍷 Blind Wine Tasting with Alex Prymaka
Sun 5 Apr, 2pm - 3.30pm / Broadstairs Food Festival
Join Alex Prymaka (formerly of No.1 Oscar Road, oh how we miss you) for a fun, in-person blind wine tasting where you can discover new favourites. Whether you’re a wine newbie or a seasoned sipper, be quick, there’s only a few tickets remaining!
🎟️ £20 + BF / Book here

🥤 New Spring Drinks Menu
Giant Coffee Broadstairs
Happy 1st birthday to Amelia and co. for yesterday! I can’t wait to try their four new seasonal drinks: Ube White Choc Matcha, Coconut Cloud Blue Chai, Carrot Cake Latte, or the Mont Blanc. Which will you be trying? They also have a new deli fridge!
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🌅 Re-openings Galore

Broadstairs comes fully alive at this time of year, and many of our favourite food and drink places are opening up again for the summer season. Here are my faves…

🌞 Namaka
Re-opening Fri 3 Apr, 8am - 3pm / The Hut, Stone Bay Beach
SO excited for this one! They will be open every day throughout the Easter holidays, but keep up-to-date with more dates and times here.

🌊 Bayside Cafe
Re-opening Fri 3 Apr, 8am - 3pm / Bayside Cafe
We’re hoping for more beach movie and DJ events like last year! Keep up-to-date here.

🍇 The Bottleneck’s Courtyard
Re-opening Sat 4 Apr / The Bottleneck
Not just a wine shop! The Bottleneck is opening up its lovely hidden back courtyard once again for al fresco drinks.

🍳 Beaches Cafe Bar
Already re-open, Tue - Sun, 9am - 2pm / Beaches Cafe Bar
Look who’s back! Under new owners, Broadstairs’ top breakfast jaunt re-opened just a couple of weeks ago for year-round dining. Come and see what’s changed… and what hasn’t. They’re promising “breakfast, done properly” – think homemade sausages, pancakes and delicious vegetarian and vegan options worth getting out of bed for.

😎 Finxs Beach Bar
Everyday from 1 Apr / Finxs Beach Bar
Mitch and Scarlett took over The Funicular Coffee House and renamed it Finxs just a couple of weeks ago, and it’s fast becoming everyone’s favourite meeting place. The exciting news is it’s now going to be open every day from Weds. See you there!

🎨 Sip and Paint
Thu 2 Apr, 6.30pm - 8.30pm / Cramptons Sports Bar
Fancy a creative springtime evening? Try your hand at painting a ceramic frame (Polaroid sized image) and an Easter ornament while enjoying a tipple (or several, if you go for the bottomless option), hosted by the lovely Kali Wilson Illustration.
🎟️ £25 (2 drinks) or £35 (bottomless Prosecco) + BF / Book here

🎸 Bands on the Sands
Fri 3 Apr - Sun 5 Apr, from 3pm / Broadstairs Pavilion
Big news for music and beach lovers! Bands on the Sands is making its 2026 return this weekend. On Good Friday, Two’s Company will be playing, Jed will be rocking it out on Sat, and One Love will appear on Sun.
🎟️ Free

🪇 Legend Live - A Tribute to Bob Marley
Sun 5 Apr, 7pm - 11pm / Broadstairs Pavilion
Every little thing’s going to be alright… if you head to this special Bob Marley night, performed by a full live band. If The Kinks are more your thing, then ‘The Konks’ will be there on Sat night to.
🎟️ £20 + BF / Book here

🐣 Easter Egg Painting
Thu 2 Apr, 3pm - 4pm / The Royal Albion Hotel
Hop on in to The Royal Albion Hotel, pick up a paintbrush and get crafty!
🎟️ £2, donated to KSS Air Ambulance / Email here

✌ Kinder Collective New Shop Opening
Fri 3 Apr, 9.30am - 4pm / Kinder Collective. Exciting new address: 16 York Street
What could make Good Friday even better? Kinder Collective opening their doors to their new shop is what! Pop by 16 York Street, enjoy a sweet treat from Baby Bakes by LP and a lucky dip with any purchase on the day. Check out their new Craft Corner full of Easter fun for your little ones while you browse.
More info

🍫 Create Chocolate Lollipops
Fri 3 Apr, 12pm - 1pm / Broadstairs Food Festival
Join Clare of Clareys Chocolate Boutique in a hands-on, irresistibly fun workshop making chocolate lollipops. Age 4+ to 14.
🎟️ Free / More info

👣 Joss Bay Easter Egg Hunt + Kids’ Corner Re-opening
Sat 4 Apr, 12pm - 2pm / Joss Bay Beach
An Easter egg hunt on the beach! If they get poor weather, they’ll simply move it to Easter Sunday or to the following weekend. Saturday also marks Joss Bay’s Kids’ Corner opening up again for the season. Open every day of the Easter holidays, weather dependent.
🎟️ £8.50 to use Kids’ Corner all day / More info

👑 Making Easter Crowns
Sun 5 Apr, 10am - 12pm / Broadstairs Food Festival
They’ll provide paper crowns and colouring pens, you just need to drop-in any time. All ages welcome.
🎟️ Free / More info

🐰 The Bunny’s Trail
Every day during the Easter Holidays / The Old Curiosity Shop
Easter fun for all the family. Berty Bunny has lost his carrots around Broadstairs, can you help locate them? Raising funds for Demelza, it includes a chocolate prize.
🎟️ £2.50 / More info

🥕 Tiles of Joy: Create a Foodie Themed Tile
Fri 3 Apr, 2pm - 4pm / Broadstairs Food Festival
Over 2,000 tiles have been created by the people of Thanet, now it is your turn! Join Jayne Wright (of JAW Ceramics CIC) as she helps you create an individual clay tile – moulding, scribing, scratching your own design. The tiles will form part of a Food Festival panel to be displayed in Broadstairs.
🎟️ Free / More info

🍀 Molly Pickle Design: Screen Printing Workshops
Sat 4 Apr, 10.30am, 12pm, 1.30pm and 3pm / Broadstairs Food Festival
Local illustrator Molly Pickle leads these fun, hands-on sessions, making sure every child goes home with a screen printed item. Prompt arrival essential.
🎟️ Free / More info

🌱 Dan Cooper: Sustainable Gardening
Sun 5 Apr, 12.30pm - 1.30pm / Broadstairs Food Festival
Want to garden in an environmentally friendly way? Dan, one of QVC’s resident gardening experts, will share his tips on sustainable gardening.
🎟️ Free / More info

Finally, 5 Things To Know…

• It’s your last chance to try out the Bridgerton-themed afternoon tea at Flowers and Felicity’s this week! Get your Bridgerton on this Fri 3 and Sat 4 Apr. Check out the menu here. Make sure you pre-book.

• New Girl Hike alert! They may not be taking in Broadstairs this time, but our favourite walking Broadstairs ladies have announced a new hike from Dover to Deal on 25 April. Have you signed up yet? I have.

• Sea, Spirit and Stones Store has a new website! Your one stop shop for holistic health and wellness went live online last week. Check it out!

• Want to try a new book club? Thanet Book Club has announced its return on 27 Apr, with a new home at Sonder Pub. This month’s book is The Lamb by Lucy Rose, so you have plenty of time to read it.

• The wonderful Nicci at The Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop, above Staple on Reading Street, has announced some brilliant new events, from kids’ book clubs to author appearances. We’ll be featuring them in our upcoming newsletters, but don’t miss out and book them now.

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