Film & TV Festival, Vintage Trail & Northern Soul
It's OFFICIALLY spring!
It’s official, spring is here, and so is my latest round-up of events. We’ve been blessed with glorious weather this week, and as I head into a week of prep for the first Addington Street Vintage Trail of the year, I’m crossing all fingers and toes that it continues. If you’re looking for me in the meantime, you’ll find me on the beach every morning, trying to attend a film as part of the Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival, and nosing about the Wetherspoons site as works begin on the new fish & chip shop…
Don’t miss out, until next week - EJP x
🎬 Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival
Thu 26 - Sun 29 Mar, Various times / Multiple Venues
Film lovers, this one is for you. Showcasing over 120 films across 5 venues, the Ramsgate International Film & TV Festival is back. Celebrate new works by local and international independent filmmakers that embrace innovative storytelling and emerging technologies. It all kicks off on Thursday with a charity gala and screening of Invincible at The Granville Theatre.
🎟 Further ticket info here
🏢 Ramsgate Society Talk: Seaside Architecture
Mon 16 Mar, 7- 8pm / The San Clu
Author Kathryn Feery expands upon her 2025 book on ‘Twentieth Century Seaside Architecture: Pools, Piers and Pleasure around Britain’s Coast’. Highlighting this one for my husband - let’s see if he reads this far.
🎟 £3 - £5 / Book here
🌸 The Dreaming Seeds And Other Hidden Tales
Until 17 May / Ramsgate Arts Club
Hannah Battershell presents a collection of miniature paper collages framed in tins alongside animations using elements of the artworks. A pure celebration of seasonal change for the spring equinox.
🎟 Free
👗 A Night of Fashion and Fun
Thu 26 Mar, 7 - 10pm / Queen’s Head
The Whitstable Boutique is coming to Ramsgate with a takeover at the Queen’s Head! Enjoy a free welcome drink, fashion show and 10% off all purchases.
🎟 Free
🛍️ Addington Street Vintage Trail
Sat 28 - Sun 29 Mar , 11am – 5pm / Addington Street, CT11 9JJ
Addington Street Vintage Trail is back for the first of the year. Good vibes, great secondhand shopping, and fashion and homeware bargains to be had from local shops and sellers, including Top of the Shops, Andrew Clarke, Friday Vintage Club, and many more. Pray for good weather!
🎟 Free
🧜♀️ International Mermaid Day
Sun 29 Aug, 11am – 3pm / Plunder
Take inspiration from under the sea and visit Ramsgate’s central book shop, Plunder, for International Mermaid Day. Convince the kids (or yourself) to wear a mermaid costume, and you’ll win a prize!
🎟 Free
👨🎤 PubClub #98: Bowie, GlamRock & 70s
Thu 26 Mar, 7 - 10pm / The Pub
Head to The Pub (my favourite pub name) for its bi-weekly DJ night with DJ Pie! This week’s event focuses on the legendary David Bowie and face painting is actively encouraged.
🎟 Free
🎵 VLMV
Thu 26 Mar, 7.30 - 11pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
Expect slow-building solo loops with guitar, piano, voice and synths surrounded by homemade flickering lights – a delicate and immersive experience.
🎟 £12.50 / Book here
🎸 AKADEM + Quinn Bailey
Fri 27 Mar, from 7.30pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
Kent’s rising indie rock five-piece aKadem takes cues from Foo Fighters, Royal Blood, and Limp Bizkit. Don’t miss them in the hall this week. Under 18’s welcome too.
🎟 from £7.50 / Book here
🪩 Ramsgate Northern Soul All - Dayer
Sat 28 Mar, 2 - 11.30pm / Small Boats Owners Association
There are never tickets left for Ramsgate’s Northern Soul, but this all-dayer still has slots left to boogie (at the time of writing). My favourite night in Ramsgate - give it a try.
🎟 from £10 / Book here
🎤 Martin Turner (Wishbone Ash)
Sat 28 Mar, 8 - 10pm / Red Arrows Club
Martin Turner and his band return for an evening of classic Wishbone Ash music.
🎟 £18 / Book here
🕺 Big Girls Don’t Cry
Sat 28 Mar, 7.30 - 9.45pm / The Granville Theatre
Get your glad rags on for this Internationally-acclaimed tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons including hits such as Walk Like a Man, Rag Doll and Sherry!
🎟 £34.65 / Book here
💐 Wellness Evening
Tue 24 Mar, from 6pm / Violet’s
Meet local suppliers and therapists from the wellness community and enjoy flower readings and mini massages.
🎟 Free
🖌️ Creative Connection Club: Painting with Nature
Thu 26 Feb, 7 - 9pm / Arts in Ramsgate
Join Carole Kenrick for a playful workshop exploring creativity with natural materials, making paints from everyday and foraged items.
🎟 Free / Book here
🌕 Gong Bath with Kalie
Fri 27 Mar, 7.30 - 8.30pm / Gather &
Relax and receive vibrational healing through gong and other calming instruments with like-minded souls. Bring your own blankets and cushions.
🎟 £27.80 / Book here
🌍 Earth Hour Fun
Sat 28 Mar, 11am - 12.30pm / Little Ravens, 119a High Street
In support of WWF, this week’s Little Ravens focuses on all things Earth. Help your little ones create moving animals, experiment with a ‘fizzy earth’ and decorate a lantern for Earth Hour. Suitable for 5-11yo.
🎟 £16 / Book here
🏋🏽 The Flow Space
Sun 29 Mar, 9am - 4pm / Paragon Works
Support Nathan Dyas with the launch of his new fitness and massage studio. Take a look around, have a chat, try taster classes of circuits and kettlebells and pick up some refreshments.
🎟 Free / Schedule here
🧘 Floating Frequencies
Sun 29 Mar, 2pm & 4pm / St George’s Church
Led by Eleanor, this sound bath blends the therapeutic vibrations of 432 Hz crystal quartz bowls, a gong, shruti, framed drums, chimes, and other meditative instruments.
🎟 from £19.50 / Book here
THINGS TO KNOW…
Thanet was not longlisted for the UK City of Culture, with feedback stating that the panel felt the bid lacked local authority engagement and support. Read the full statement here.
We’re hosting a Ramsgate mixer! Book your free ticket now.
Thanet’s only baby bank, Mama to Mama, has turned 5, launching its ‘5 for 5’ campaign. Donate up to 5 of the most needed items via their Amazon Wish List and help provide essential items to vulnerable pregnant people in our community.
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