Easter Weekend, Pizza & Basement Boogie
Plus, you're invited to our Don't Miss Mixer
I can’t believe I’m already talking about Easter - it seems far too early for a bank holiday - but here we are. The first bank holiday weekend is upon us, and it seems that Ramsgate is rolling into action with new openings, events, and workshops to keep us all entertained. This week alone, I’ve tried new pizza (100% recommend, details below), met new people at the Addington Street Vintage Trail, as well as lots of people in town for the Ramsgate Film Festival. Did you manage to catch any films?
I’m crossing all my fingers for a sunny long weekend - less of the hail/snow combo we had yesterday, please - and I hope you have a fab time whatever you’ve got planned.
Don’t miss out, until next week - EJP x
🍹 Don’t Miss Ramsgate Mixer
Thu 9 Apr, 6 - 9pm / Bedford Inn
Sneaking this in a week early (sorry, it’s my newsletter!) as we’re hosting our first-ever Don’t Miss Ramsgate mixer, and it’s as simple as it sounds. Come along, have a drink, have a chat, and let us introduce you to some of your fellow Ramsgatians. No agenda, no awkward icebreakers, no homework. Just a relaxed evening with me, Don’t Miss founder Georgina WP, and a bunch of people who love this town as much as you do.
🎟 Free / Book your ticket
🧑🎨 Emily Revell: Where The Water Moves
Until Tue 30 Jun, PV: Fri 3 Apr, 6 - 9pm / Albion House
New season, new artwork for The House as Emily Revell takes over with her 'Where The Water Moves’ collection for the next three months. Join her for opening night drinks on Fri 3 Apr at 6pm.
🎟 Free
🍕 New Opening: C U B O Pizzeria
Wed - Fri, 5 - 9pm, Sat - Sun, 12 - 9pm / Arch16
I’ve been a fan of Berto’s pizzas since his days at Quex Barn, so I’m delighted he’s now settled just a walk away from me in Arch16, which has had quite the transformation. Browse for vintage treasures on one side, eat delicious pizza on the other. Now delivering across Thanet too.
🥔 New Menu: Horse & Groom
Wed - Fri, 5 - 9pm, Sat - Sun, 12 - 9pm / Arch16
I could live off jacket potatoes and mac and cheese, so the Horse & Groom’s new Mac Tatties Menu has basically been designed for me. Choose from a spud or macaroni as a base, then top it with all kinds of fillings.
📖 The Book Hotel Pub Quiz
Sat 4 Apr, from 7.30pm / The Book Hotel
Think you know your Dickens from your Deighton? Whether you’re a bespectacled bookworm or a trivia titan, join the new Book Hotel for a night of themed rounds.
🎟 £3pp (teams of up to 6) / Call 01843 482600 to book
🛍 Ramsgate Handmade & Vintage Fair
Sun 5 Apr, 11am - 4pm / Harbour Parade
The first Handmade & Vintage Fair of the year is coming! Support local makers and browse vintage goodies.
🎟 Free
🐰 Easter Bunny Trail
Sun 5 Apr, 10am - 3pm / Vincent’s
Follow the Easter trail around Spencer Square, identify the bunnies and reveal a secret message. There’s a prize for every completed form - do you think they’ll give me one too?
🎟 £2 / Pay at Vincent’s
🎤 SLAG
Mon 30 Mar, 7.30pm - late / Ramsgate Music Hall
If there was ever a band name to get your attention, Brighton-based band SLAG have nailed it. Formed in Brighton in 2023, this 5-piece has gained attention for their math/prog rock sound and energetic live shows.
🎟 £13.50 / Book here
😂 Vaults Comedy
Thu 2 April, 6.30 - 9.30pm / Ramsgate Arts Club
Laugh out loud at this mixed-bill night of stand-up, including Tiffany Stevenson, Father JC, Joe Sutherland and John Tothill.
🎟 £18 / Book here
🎶 Blues with Bottle Club: Stella Hensley & Chris Newman
Thu 2 April, 8pm / Honeysuckle Inn
April’s Blues with Bottle Club kicks off with Stella and Chris from the Barefoot Doctors Band. I’ve seen flowing sleeves when googling, and I’m digging it.
🎟 Free
🎼 Come From Away
Thu 2 - Sat 5 Apr, 7.30 - 10.30pm / The Granville Theatre
Come From Away tells the story (in musical format) of what happened to a small town called Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, during the events of September 11, 2001, when 38 planes had to land unexpectedly.
🎟 £24.75 / Book here
🤘 Bank Holiday Vibes
Thu 2 - Mon 6 Apr / Queens Head
Kick off Easter weekend on Good Friday with Neon Rush and Vertigo Park, Red and Funkingstein on Saturday, and finally JC & the Sunshine Bus and DJ Nick Jones on Sunday.
🎟 Free
🎸 Nick & June
Sat 4 Apr, 7.30pm - late / Ramsgate Music Hall
For lovers of Bon Iver, Velvet Underground, and Big Thief, Nick & June bring reverb-soaked guitars, vibrating synths, and gently pulsing beats and drums.
🎟 £17.50 / Book here
🪩 Basement Boogie
Sat 4 April, 9pm - 3am / Ramsgate Arts Club
Funk, soul, disco, boogie and rare groove with Richio Suziki & Andy Medhurst.
🎟 Free
🎨 Life Drawing Class
Mon 30 Mar, 7 - 9pm / The Pub
Head to The Pub for a creative evening of life drawing, complete with a chilled soundtrack. Materials provided.
🎟 £15 / Book here
🧘♀️ Laughter Yoga
Mon 30 Mar, 6 - 6.45pm / HOLD Creative Spaces
Wind down with Sylvia Tillman and her series of laughter exercises that release feel-good hormones, uplift your mood, and help combat stress and pain.
🎟 from £4 / Book here
🏺 Handbuilding Saturdays
Sat 4 Apr, 10.30am - 1pm / Bellevue Ave, Ramsgate
Make use of Louise Frances Smith’s pottery studio and catch up on a project you might be working on or an idea you would like to test out in clay. For those who would like to gain a little more experience, Louise will also be hosting a 6-week workshop in a few weeks.
🎟 £35 / Book here
🐣 Hoppy Easter
Sat 4 Apr, 11am - 12.30pm + 1.30 - 3pm / Little Ravens, 119a High Street
Keep little ones entertained with 3D bunny portrait crafting, along with Easter games and treats. Suitable for 5-11yo.
🎟 £16 / Book here
⚱️ A Morning in Clay Pottery Taster Session
Sun 5 Apr, 10am - 12.30pm / Ramsgate Pottery
Hand-build with clay and have a go on the potter's wheel, in a small group of 4-6 people at Ramsgate Pottery. Price includes firing and glazing of two of your pieces.
🎟 £70 / Book here
🌕 Easter Sunday Gong Bath
Sun 5 Apr, 5 - 6pm / Gather &
Make way for the first bank holiday of the year with this restful sound bath led by Bettina Ji. Bring your own blankets and cushions.
🎟 £26.50 / Book here
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