Advent Doors, Re-openings & The Curiosity Shop
Support local! It's worth it.
I’ve spent the day in the town centre, mainly shivering behind a market stall, but joyfully doing so, as the crowds came out for Ramsgate’s Christmas light turn-on. We may not have the biggest Christmas tree or the fanciest lights, but we sure do have that Christmas spirit, and people truly showed up. Let’s keep it up as we enter another week filled with festive fun, new openings, and much more!
Don’t miss out, until next week - EJP x
🎄 Ramsgate Advent Doors
Mon 1 Dec - Wed 24, Times Vary / Locations vary
Download the image above and join the Ramsgate Advent Trail. A genius concept which encourages folks to visit a different house or business each day, all while raising money for Ramsgate Salvation Army Homeless Appeal. Day one kicks off at Ramsgate Tandoori for food, carol singing and belly dancing.
🎟 Donations encouraged / Full line-up here
🎥 Film: The Secret of Me
Wed 3 Dec, 7pm / Ramsgate Community Cinema
Grace Hughes-Hallet’s film tells the story of Jim, who was raised female after he was unknowingly born with atypical genitals. Jim will introduce this very special screening, so don’t miss it!
🎟 £3.50 suggested donation / Pay on the door
🧑🎨 Megan Metcalf
Fri 5 - Sun 7 Dec, 11am - 4pm / 35 Addington Street (Margo in Margate studio)
Artist Megan Metcalf returns to Addington Street for a showcase of her original paintings, tea towels, and more.
🎟 Free
🖼️ The Curiosity Shop
Fri 5, 6 - 9pm, Sat 6 - Sun 7 Dec, 11am - 5pm / Hold Gallery
It’s all going on up near Addington Street this week. Make a weekend of it with this art fair showcasing the weird and wonderful.
🎟 Free
🎨 Winter Open Studios
Sat 6 - Sun 7 Dec, 10.30am - 5pm / St Lawrence Industrial Estate
Enjoy a weekend of art and creativity behind the artist’s studio doors, including but not limited to Ben Jason, Claire Dugue, Grace Ayson, Peter Rackley, and Vicki Salmi.
🎟 Free
🍻 New Opening: Camden Arms
Mon - Thu, 3pm - close, Fri - Sun, 12pm - close / Camden Arms
The Camden Arms has reopened its doors and has a whole December event line-up. WAHEY! Pop in for a drink and welcome new landlady Jo Park. Follow them on Facebook here.
☕ Re-opening: Union Cafe
Wed 2 Dec, 9am - 5pm / Union
Great news! The cafe at Union is reopening with a soft launch this Wednesday. New managers Lucy and Justin will be offering a simple, nourishing vegetarian menu and cosy hot drinks, open 9am - 5pm, Tuesday through to Saturday!
🤱 Mum Club
Thu 4 Dec, 2 - 4pm / Penelope
Bring your little one for a non-judgemental drink with other mums and kids (no wine for them, obvs).
🎟 Free
🎄Addington Street Christmas Trail
Sat 6 Dec, 11am - 5pm / Addington Street
Soak up the festivities as Addington Street goes “extra” for Christmas. Shop for presents from local makers and businesses. Father Christmas might make an appearance, and I promised I’ll be dressed up too!
🎟 Free
🥁 Christmas with The Beverley Big Band
Sat 6 Dec, 2 - 4.30pm / Ramsgate Tunnels
Get in the Christmas mood with a dance and sing-along with the Beverley Big Band! Complimentary glass of mulled wine and mince pie included. Don’t forget to wrap up warm.
🎟 £15 / Book here
🎁 Ellington Park Christmas Fayre
Sun 7 Dec, 10.30am - 3.30pm / Ellington Park
Support the Ellington Park Community Cafe at their Christmas fayre with market stalls, Santa’s grotto and live jazz music from Kirsty Hawkins (11am - 1pm).
🎟 Free
🎵 Ramsgate Noise Institute Presents: An Evening of Experimental Music
Thu 4 Dec, 6.30 – 10.30pm / Unit 2, St Lawrence Industrial Estate
An experimental live music night featuring founders Emily Peasgood, Pedro Figueiredo, Rosie Carr and Sam Slattery. Plus, a bar provided by The Honeysuckle Inn.
🎟 Free
🥳 Coast & Connect’s Small Bizmas Party!
Thu 4 Dec, 6.30 - 9.30pm / Gather &
If you’re part of a small team and want that larger Christmas party feel, book into this collective Christmas party where you can celebrate the season with other small business owners, creatives and freelancers.
🎟 £16 / Book here
🎸 Cigarettes for Breakfast
Thu 4 Dec, 7.30 - 11pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
Philadelphia-based band known for their lush soundscapes and raw, emotive, fuzzed-out performances (sometimes the Google description just says it better than I can!).
🎟 £15 / Book here
🎶 Ben Tyzack & Guy Tortora
Thu 4 Dec, 8 - 10pm / Honeysuckle Inn
International duo Tyzack and Tortora bring tunes to The Honeysuckle’s regular Blues with Bottle Club.
🎟 Free
🎩 Rose’s All-In Steampunk Bash!
Sat 7 Dec, 8 - 10pm / Northwood Club
Marking 35 years of sisterhood, this steampunk night includes a live performance from The Broken Seals. Grab your corsets and your goggles!
🎟 Free
🦉 Wildlife Drawing Workshop
Wed 3 Dec, 7 - 9pm / Gather &
If you’re looking for a total hoot this week, join Solo, Daisy, and Fred for an evening of them taking the centre stage. That’s right, these owls will be making their way to Gather &, joined by Jenny of Wildlife Drawing, for a night of creativity.
🎟 £38.50, 10% donation to Barn Owl Trust / Book here
🎄 Christmas Wreath Workshop
Wed 3 Dec and Thu 4 Dec, 6 - 8pm / Enoteca
Need a wreath for your door? Enoteca is hosting not one, but two, wreath-making evenings with Little Penelope Florist, where you can make your own while enjoying mulled wine and mince pies.
🎟 £60 / Email to book
💼 Thanet Business Support Programme: Marketing Plan in a Day
Thu 4 Dec, 12 - 2.30pm / Ramsgate Space, Albert Court
Leave with a marketing plan from this workshop led by Ramsgate Space founder Louise Brooks, that will help you market your business with clarity.
🎟 Free / Book here
👨🍼 DadSpace
Thu 4 Dec, 7 - 9pm / Queens Head
Join other dads for a relaxed evening of chats, bevvies, and honest conversations.
🎟 Free / Book here
📚 Wine Down Reads
Fri 5 Dec, from 6pm / Ramsgate Arts Club
Literature lovers, did you know about this informal monthly book club? Enjoy a glass of vino while discussing the month’s selection. December’s chosen book is Memoirs Of A Geisha by Arthur Golden.
🎟 Free
📚 Teenage Book Club
Sat 6 Dec, 1 - 2pm / Ramsgate Library
Speaking of book clubs, this one is for your teenagers, where 13-17-year-olds can discuss a different graphic novel every month.
🎟 Free