Great Ramsgate Spring Clean, Book Hotel & Dolly Parton
Plus, don't miss these Mother's Day events
Well, it’s fair to say that fake spring had me reaching for my lighter jacket earlier this week, and what a fool it made of me. She says with a hot water bottle tucked under a jumper, wondering how the temperature can change so quickly. There are glimpses of brighter days, though, and there’s certainly been more feet on the street. I attended some of the Seaside Summit earlier this week, and the positivity around Ramsgate was intoxicating. There are so many exciting projects on the horizon, and I can’t wait to tell you all about them…
Don’t miss out, until next week - EJP x
🚮 The Great Ramsgate Spring Clean
Fri 13 Mar - Sat 21 Mar, Various times / Various locations
Pop one of these 18 volunteer-led litterpicks happening all over town in your diary and get involved in The Great Ramsgate Spring Clean. Everyone is welcome, and equipment will be provided - just bring strong gloves and wear sensible shoes.
🎟 Free / More information here
🎭 ELZ: Poems Hot Off the Press
Fri 13 Mar, 7pm - late / The Alley Bar
Local wordsmith ELZ needs new material, and she needs your help to get it! Hot Off the Press is a night of new comedy and poetry - all written that day, with topics chosen by the great Ramsgate public. Head down to the High Street at some point on Friday to provide!
🎟 £7.50 / Book here
📖 New Opening: Book Hotel & Store
Wed - Thu, 10am - 6pm, Fri - Sat, 10am-9pm, Sun 11am - 4pm / The Falstaff
Remember Addington Street’s super-popular Tales on Moon Lane bookshop? Well, Tamara is back with a new venture at The Falstaff. The Book Hotel bookshop has opened its doors next to the hotel’s café and bar, and the selection is fantastic. More details on a week-long non-fiction festival coming soon!
♫ Live Music Quiz with Andy Mack
Thu 12 Mar, 7.30pm / Queens Head
Think you’re in the know about music? Try out this live music quiz with Andy Mack. Entry includes nibbles, and curry from Ruby’s is served until 8.30pm.
🎟 £5 including nibbles / Call to book: 01843 853888
🧀 Wine and Cheese Evening
Fri 13 Mar, 7pm / Violet’s
Experience a guided tasting with an industry expert of five wines and a port, paired with a cheese platter. YUM!
🎟 £30pp / DM to book
🐟 Mother’s Day Set Menu
Sun 15 Mar, 12 - 6pm / Seabird
Try out Seabird’s new food menu with this set menu, including a cocktail, snacks for the table, plus your choice of three courses. Kid-friendly options available.
🎟 Five courses for £55 / Book here
🍽️ Mother’s Day Sunday Roast
Sun 15 Mar, 12 - 5pm / Noa Rooftop Bar
Tuck into a delicious Sunday roast with your loved ones. For every Mother’s Day booking, each mum will receive a £15 Granville Theatre voucher, redeemable towards any show ticket, plus a complimentary welcome mimosa.
🎟 £19.99pp / Book here (use MUMDAY in your booking notes)
☕ Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea
Sun 15 Mar, 1 - 5pm / Vincent’s
Spend quality time with your ma, along with unlimited tea and coffee, delicious finger sandwiches and a selection of sweet treats.
🎟 £18.50pp / Call to book: 07773 921388
🎸 Electric Soul Company
Thu 12 Mar, 8pm / Red Arrows Music Club
Will Jacobs and Breezy Rodio bring their extensive blues and soul experience from the USA to Ramsgate.
🎟 £16 / Book here
🎤 Zachary Lucky
Fri 13 Mar, 7.30 - 11pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
Hailing from the prairie province of Saskatchewan, Canadian songwriter Zachary Lucky performs a timeless blend of folk, country, and roots music.
🎟 £15 / Book here
👢 Dolly Parton Tribute
Fri 13 Mar, 7.30 – 10pm / The San Clu
If you’ve been busy working 9 ‘til 5, take a moment out with this Dolly Parton tribute. Sorry, I can’t help myself.
🎟 Free
🎵 SMOTE
Sat 14 Mar, 7.30 – 10pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
SMOTE bring “creaking strings, funeral drums, and sombre winds” to the hall.
🎟 £16 / Book here
😂 Chuckl. Presents Milton Jones
Sun 15 Mar, 7.30 - 9.45pm / Granville Theatre
As seen on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Milton Jones brings his trademark deadpan delivery to The Granville.
🎟 £29.15 / Book here
🕴️ From Founder to Leader: Growing Yourself as Your Business Grows
Mon 9 Mar, 1 - 2pm / Ramsgate Space @ Royal Albion Hotel
As your business grows, the demands on you as a founder change. In this talk, wellbeing coach Simon Millington explores how business owners and leaders can grow themselves alongside their business, developing the personal skills needed to lead sustainably.
🎟 Free / Book here
✏️ Drink and Draw
Thu 12 Mar, 7- 9pm / Bedford Inn
Enjoy a relaxed evening of sketching at this drink and draw evening. Open to complete beginners, seasoned artists, and even those who haven’t picked up a pencil in years. Materials provided.
🎟 £8.50 / Book here
🌸 I Love You Bunches Kids’ Workshop
Sun 15 Mar, 11am - 12.30pm + 1.30 - 3pm / Little Ravens, 119a High Street
Bring your kids to create wire button bouquets, making some beautiful patterns whilst forming hanging beaded hearts. Hands-on and handmade.
🎟 £16 / Book here
🖌️ Sip & Paint: Floral Scenes
Sun 15 Mar, 1- 3.30pm / Gather &
Bring your mum (or anyone for that matter) to this floral-themed sip and paint. With a drink in hand and music setting the mood, you’ll be guided step-by-step to create your own masterpiece, no experience needed!
🎟 £35 / Book here
THINGS TO KNOW…
Don’t Miss Broadstairs, is that you?
RiverOak Strategic Partners Limited (RSP), owner of Manston Airport, is launching its Stage 3 airspace consultation as part of the process to reopen the airport as an air freight hub. Details will be made available on the Civil Aviation Authority Citizen Space Consultation Portal from Monday 16 March.
Have you booked your tickets for Ramsgate International Film Festival? Now’s the time…
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