Pica Pica night, Bellydancing & Bands
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Happy Monday to you all. The Easter Holidays are over, the kids are going back to school as we speak, and everything’s settling back into its usual rhythm.
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
📝 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.
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.