This week is a pretty action-packed one in Broadstairs. There’s a Jazz Sunday lunch, a string duo playing Fleetwood Mac to candelight in a church, sip and paint nights, art and craft workshops, Heritage Open Days where you can take advantage of free entry to the Palace Cinema and Dickens House Museum, among others… and we’ve also got the next edition of Broadstairs Pride.
If you wanted double the Pride fun, Ramsgate Pride will be taking place this Saturday, before hitting Broadstairs on Sunday. Get involved and show your support. More events and food and drink specials will be announced as it approaches, so give them a follow here and keep an eye on our DMB socials as we’ll update you on all too. To read about this and much, much more, scroll on below.
Don’t miss out - Kim xx
🌈 Broadstairs Pride
Sun 20 Sep, Parade at 11am / Various Venues
Part of a coastal weekender, Pride hits Broadstairs on Sunday. The main (mermaid-themed) parade sets off from Victoria Gardens for a free, family-friendly coastal march. Gather at 10:30am for an 11am kickoff. Expect entertainment, community spirit, and local shops and cafes joining in the fun. There’s also music on at the Royal Albion Hotel from 12pm-2pm. Keep an eye on their socials for more.
🎟️ Free / Sign up for the mermaid parade here
🦊 Wildlife Art
Mon 14 Sep, 1pm - 3pm / Hilderstone College
Fancy learning how to draw and paint wildlife? Join in with these drop-in sessions on Mondays over the next six weeks. Using a variety of mediums and techniques, you’ll look at fascinating foxes, otters, hares and beautiful bird life. All abilities welcome.
🎟️ £17 a session / Book here
📣 Free Educational Evening For Teachers
Wed 16 Sep, 6.30pm - 8pm (doors open at 6) / St Andrew’s Church Hall, Reading Street
Calling all Thanet Primary School & Nursery Teachers! You’re invited to this FREE educational evening hosted by Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop, in partnership with children’s publisher, Nosy Crow. Whether you’re looking for inspiring new books for your classroom, fresh ideas to encourage reading for pleasure, or simply an enjoyable evening with fellow educators, make sure you register and go along.
🎟️ Free / Register your place here
📽 Dementia Friendly Film Screening: Sunset Boulevard
Thu 17 Sep, 10.30am - 1pm / Palace Cinema
As part of the Palace Cinema’s “Nobody’s Perfect!” Billy Wilder season, they’re sharing select dementia friendly screenings for people living with dementia and their carers, completely free of charge. This week they’re showing a special screening of Sunset Boulevard. To find out what these screenings entail, click here.
🎟️ Free / Book here
🎞️ Heritage Open Days: Free Talks at Palace Cinema
Fri 18 Sep + Sat 19 Sep, 11am - 3pm / Palace Cinema
The Palace is also taking part in Heritage Open Days this week. They’re opening their doors for free on Fri + Sat to anyone who’d like to have a quick look inside the cinema, or to join them for a free 45-minute illustrated talk at 1pm each day. Talks cover the history of the cinema and also this year’s Heritage Open Days theme of ‘Everyday Histories’. No booking required, just arrive on the day.
🎟️ Free / More info
🎩 Heritage Open Days: Free Entry at Dickens House Museum
Fri 18 Sep + Sat 19 Sep, 1pm - 4.30pm / Dickens House Museum
Dickens House Museum is housed in the cottage that was Charles Dickens' inspiration for the home of Betsey Trotwood in David Copperfield. Now’s your chance to look around it for free as part of this week’s Heritage Open Days.
🎟️ Free on Fri + Sat, no booking required / More info
🥘 Pica Pica Evenings Return
Wed 16 Sep, 5.30pm or 8pm sittings / Kebbells
They had a break from it over the summer, but this week Kebbells are bringing back their monthly Pica Pica nights. Or, as they call it, “an evening of a little bit of this and a little bit of that.” A chance to try all the dishes you’ve been meaning to order but never quite got around to. See the delicious menu here.
🎟️ £32.50pp / Book here
🍔 New: Food Launches at The Counting House Bar
Wed - Sun, 12pm - 5pm / The Counting House
Predominantly known as a bar, The Counting House is now serving up food as well as their many drinks on offer. Think burgers, loaded fries, pizzas, and more…
More info
🍺 Gadds’ Green Hop Day
Sat 19 Sep, 12pm - 5pm / Ramsgate Brewery
The hop harvest is fast approaching, which means… Green Hop Ale. Ramsgate Brewery on Pysons Road will be launching Gadds’ 2026 Green Hop Ale at the brewery this Sat. Join them in the taproom for the first taste of this year’s beer. They’ve also got a festival coming up on 10 Oct, which we’ll update you on closer to it.
🎟️ Free, no ticket required / More info
🎷 Jazz Sunday Lunch
Sun 20 Sep, 12pm - 2.30pm / The Yarrow Hotel
‘Java Jive’ duo are back at The Yarrow for another joyful Jazz Sunday Lunch. Perfect for 2, or a gathering with family and friends, the menu looks delicious.
🎟️ £40pp or £25 per child / Book here
🎲 Board Games Night
Wed 16 Sep, 6.30pm - 10pm / Riparo Lounge
Riparo Lounge at Westwood Cross hosts a Tabletop and Board Games Night every Wed evening. Head there to meet new people, or enjoy games with a table of friends.
🎟️ £3 for unlimited games / More info
🎨 Sip + Paint
Wed 16 Sep, 7pm - 9pm / Hilderstone College
A relaxed evening to sip some wine and get creative. Drink a glass of wine while indulging in a fun and friendly painting session. Drop-in, all materials included.
🎟️ £14 / Book here
⭐ Fleetwood Mac Candlelight Experience
Fri 18 Sep, 7pm + 9pm / Holy Trinity, Broadstairs
Brought to you by Lumos experiences, who will be in Broadstairs this week, with a string duo playing Fleetwood Mac to candlelight in the beautiful church setting. If you love The Chain and Landslide then Go Your Own Way and choose from one of the two hour-long sittings. You’re welcome.
🎟️ From £25 / Book here
💡 Charity Quiz Night
Fri 18 Sep, 7pm / Old Curiosity Shop
Enjoy a charity quiz night in aid of Kent Surrey Sussex Air Ambulance, and in celebration of the incredible 24 hour, 70 mile walk just completed by Liz from the shop’s husband. DM or pop in to book.
🎟️ £5pp, tables of up to 6 / More info
🍷 Paint + Sip
Sun 20 Sep, 2pm - 4pm / Pierremont Hall
Let your artist skills flow and the wine pour with another new Paint & Sip event in town. All equipment plus a glass of wine is included.
🎟️ £10 / Book here
👩🏻🍳 Curious Cooks Club
Thu 17 Sep, 11.30am - 1pm / 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
🛹 Scorcha Saturdays
Sat 19 Sep, various slots between 11am - 2pm / Broadstairs Skatepark
Head to Broadstairs Skatepark just below Broadstairs train station for Scorcha Skate School’s fun and friendly weekly skateboarding lessons. Just remember to check their insta for updates, as it’s all weather dependent.
🎟️ £9 / Book here
📖 Sunday Book Club: ‘Grimwood: The Fast and the Furriest’ (For ages 7 - 9)
Sun 20 Sep, 8.30am - 9am / Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop
Return to Grimwood, where anything can happen (and usually does), for a brilliantly bonkers Sunday Book Club with Nicci from Happy Reading Children’s Bookshop. She’ll be reading from The Fast and the Furriest, the hilarious sixth adventure in Nadia Shireen’s bestselling Grimwood series, before getting stuck into some creative Grimwood fun of your own.
🎟️ £5 / Book here
⚽ World Cup Swapsies
Sun 20 Sep, 9am - 11am / Kinder Collective
Got doubles or triples of your World Cup Panini stickers or cards and want to complete your folder? Join Kinder Collective for a morning of swapping, trading and filling those final tricky spaces this Sun, while meeting fellow football enthusiasts and collectors. It might be chaos but it will be lots of fun!
🎟️ Free
💃 Bellydance Course
Mon 14 Sep, 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. On every Monday until 12 Oct.
🎟️ £55 for five week course / Book here
🧶 Crochet For Beginners Course
Wed 16 Sep, 2pm - 4pm / Sarah Thorne Theatre
Always wanted to know how to crochet? Starting from this week there’s new three-week courses starting for beginners. Plus there’s plenty of other dates available too. Check them all out here.
🎟️ £50 for a three week course / Book here
🧘🏼♀️ September Slow Flow Yoga With Yasmina
Wed 17 Sep, 9.30am - 10.30am / Music Room, Pierremont Hall
Yasmina loves to teach slow and steady classes, mixing vinyasa, Hatha and yin styles, as well as incorporating Pranayama and meditation. Wind into your Wednesday. Just bring a mat & your lovely selves.
🎟️ £10 / Book here
Finally, 4 Things To Know…
I hate to say the big C word already, but applications are now open for local creators, artists, and craftspeople to apply for a stall at the Royal Albion Hotel Christmas Market, taking place on 12 & 13 Dec. To apply email cdawson@shepherd-neame.co.uk by 16 Oct.
Did you know every Sat from 11am-2pm the White Swan in Reading Street hosts a hidden vintage spot? Expect stalls in the pub with American vintage, workwear, military, & band tees with a life already lived.
If you’re looking for a quiet space for small meetings or a room to work from for the day, Foliage are now hiring out their private top floor. Plus they’ve got coffee on tap and you’ll be surrounded by plants. Win, win!
Kent Surf School’s end of season sale is here. Grab yourself a bargain, they’re selling a range of ex-rental and brand new equipment, including surfboards, kayaks, stand up paddleboards & wetsuits. DM to find out more.
📌 The Noticeboard: Find out about regular events and services!
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And if you missed it… last week’s newsletter still has lots of things happening that you might want to know about.
Pub Drawing Classes, Bowie To Bowie & A Free Film Afternoon
I’ve had a lot of fun looking back on all of the summer memories this week. From the fireworks to DJ and beach film nights, Folk Week and the Water Gala, to warm days and new food openings, it’s been a brilliant couple of months.