Edinburgh Festival Preview Week & Ramsgate Space Kitchen Launch

Plus, join us for the launch of Don't Miss Broadstairs

I’m kicking off with this week’s newsletter with good news from other towns! Did you know Don’t Miss Ramsgate is part of a trio? First up, I’m so thrilled to say a big congratulations to Don’t Miss Founder, Georgina, for winning Best Community Newsletter at the Newsletter Publishing Awards this week. The competition was stiff, including the likes of The Standard’s London newsletter, and to have Don’t Miss recognised in this way is quite the achievement. Thanks to all you lovely lot who make the community what it is, particularly to our Don’t Miss Crew who support us to carry on doing it (you can find our more about this here!).

In the spirit of celebrating, I’m hoping some of our Don’t Miss Ramsgate readers will be able to join us at the official launch of Don’t Miss Broadstairs tomorrow. All of our team will be there, so please do swing by and have a drink with us at the lovely Finx. You can sign up here.

Don’t miss out, until next week - EJP x

P.S It’s coming home!

🤣 Edinburgh Festival Preview Week
Wed 15 Jul - Sat 18 Jul, 6pm - 9.30pm / Ramsgate Arts Club
Can’t make it to Edinburgh this year? Don’t worry, it’s coming to you! Ramsgate Arts Club is hosting four nights of double bills (Thursday is now sold out) with tickets still available for the likes of Phil Nichol, Dee Allum and Lenny Sherman. There’s a special £10 ticket offer for the 17th & 18th until midday tomorrow, so book in quick!
🎟 £15 per show / Book here

✍️ Writers Unleashed
Mon 13 Jul, 8pm / Artillery Arms
If you’re looking to share your creative writing or poetry, look no further than The Arty where this monthly writing and poetry club is awaiting.
🎟 Free

🎩 Ramsgate Costumed Walks: Royal Harbour
Tue 14 Jul, 7pm / Meet at The Maritime Museum, CT11 8LS
I love how much Ramsgate celebrates its heirtage and this historical character guided walking tour will provide you with all the fun facts for your next lot of visitors.
🎟 Suggested donation of £2

🎥 Film: Coda
Wed 15 Jul, 7pm / Ramsgate Community Cinema
Catch this award-winning musical comedy where Ruby, a child of feaf adults becomes torn between her vital role as her family's interpreter and pursuing a music scholarship.
🎟 Suggested donation £3 / Pay on the door

🥀 Vestiges: Time, Propriety and Emotion
Sat 18 Jul & Sun 19 Jul / Madsen Sylvester Studio & Hold Studios
Exploring dirt, decay, memory and the dressed body through installation, the activation weekend for this exhibition includes a film screening, private view and workshops taking place across Madsen Sylvester Studio and Hold Creative Places. My go-tos include the Phytography workshop with Cathy Rogers and What the Tide Leaves Behind with Tread Collective.
🎟 Pay what you can / Book here

🍗 Ramsgate Space Kitchen Launch: Chef Julian D Brown
Wed 15 Jul, 6.30 - 10pm / Ramsgate Space
Ramsgate Space is officially launching its kitchen. Inspired by the Kent coast and countryside, Julian’s menu showcases the very best of July, with carefully sourced local ingredients and elegant, seasonal cooking. With one night already sold out, you better get in quick!
🎟 £51.75 / Book now

🎸Chicory Tip
Fri 17 Jul, 9pm / The San Clu Hotel
Maidstone legends Chicory Tip are back at The San Clu. Fun fact: these guys spent 13 weeks in the UK charts back in 1972!
🎟 Free

🪩 Disco Bingo
Sat 18 Jul, 7pm - 9pm / Violet’s
Violet’s infamous disco bingo is back for another round. There are cash prizes to be won!
🎟 £10 / DM to book

🎵 Opal
Sat 18 Jul, 7.30pm - 11pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
Blending classic rock with a 00s pop punk sound, this 6-piece rock band are known for their fun, lighthearted energy.
🎟 £10 / Book here

✏️ Sketch Club
Mon 13 Jul, 11am - 12.30pm / Arts in Ramsgate
Join local artist Ruth Rollason for a relaxing still life and drawing session aimed at folks of all levels.
🎟 £10 / Pay on arrival

🧘 Ashtanga Slow Down Yoga
Mon 13 Jul, 5.45 - 6.45pm / Gather &
It’s your very last chance to book in with Fern for this 4-week block of Ashtanga, a breath-led practice which will leave you feeling stronger, more energised and deeply connected to your body.
🎟 £39 for four classes / DM to book

🏺Jesmonite Homeware Workshop
Wed 15 July, 11am - 1pm / Little Ravens, 119a High Street
Create your own beautiful terrazzo & marbled homeware in this relaxed, hands-on workshop. Perfect for beginners, this two-hour session will guide you through the process of working with eco-friendly jesmonite.
🎟 £38 / Book here

⛵️Ramsgate Week
Sun 19 Jul - Fri 24 Jul, Races all day / Royal Temple Yacht Club
I wasn’t entirely sure where to pop Ramsgate Week, but if you like boats, RTYC’s annual regatta is upon us with daily races for all classes, championship events, and live music. I may have to hyper-focus on this one…
🎟 Free

Three things to know:

1. Ramsgate Carnival takes place 25-26 July and you can officially start planning your day here, and sign up for the parade here!

2. As well as its kitchen launch, Ramsgate Space is launching a co-working membership from August. Places start at £50 and help to support the amazing work the team do. Drop them an email to enquire.

3. Addington Street’s Seabird is set to relaunch very soon. I’ve seen a lot of painting happening in the last week and I’m very excited for it to return with a facelift and a new name.

Thanks for reading! If you found this useful, please share with a friend so we can continue to grow in Ramsgate and beyond!

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