Heads Will Roll, The Voodoo Vendors & Wine Down Reads

Plus WIN beautiful homewares from LAMP LDN

And breathe. We made it to 2026. I hope you’re feeling rested and ready to go for the year ahead. Personally, I love January. It’s a chance to reset, to enjoy our coastlines, and to take life at a slightly slower pace. Last year, I set the intention to truly embrace everything Ramsgate had to offer - choosing to stay super local for meals, bevvies and shopping - and it’s probably the reason this newsletter exists. This town has so much to give, and I’m proud to call it home.

As we step into the New Year, we’re kicking things off with a competition that speaks to my love of interiors, as well as a variety of events that are sure to bring some joy to January.

Don’t miss out, until 2026 - EJP x

Win a £667 serve-ware collection from LAMP LDN

If January needs anything, it’s colour and I’ve found it. The Templo, a new competition platform that provides opportunities to win gorgeous, high-end interiors, is giving you the chance to win an exclusive serve-ware collection worth £667 from cult homewares store, LAMP LDN.

This prize includes bold, Italian-designed serving bowls, platters, jugs and a wine cooler, perfect for brightening winter dinners and long, slow lunches. There are lots of monthly comps like this for less than a London coffee.

Entries cost £4 (or free via postal entry). The competition is open to everyone over 18 in Wales, Scotland and England. For T&CS and prize details click here.

🖼️ Print Show
Until Sat 17 Jan, Mon - Sun, 10am - 4pm / Turner Rowe Art Gallery
Celebrate local, affordable art at Turner Rowe’s latest print exhibition. They’re also calling for artists for their next show, here.
🎟 Free

🧑‍🎨 Drew McGuinness: Heads Will Roll
Until Tue 31 March, PV: Fri 9 Jan 6 - 9pm / Albion House
Drew McGuinness presents a selection of one-off sketches and paintings in the gorgeous Albion House. The private view is this Friday, with nibbles provided. Open to all.
🎟 Free

🎲 Music & Board Games Night
Fri 9 Jan, from 6pm / Violet’s
Join Melanie at Violet’s for a night of casual board games (unless you’re competitive), music and bevvies.
🎟 Free

⚽ Ramsgate FC vs Chichester City (Plus Live Music)
Sat 10 Jan, 3pm / Southwood Stadium
Cheer on Ramsgate FC in their game against Chichester. After, join Triggers Broom in the clubhouse for a boogie.
🎟 from £8.60 (U18 go free) / Book here

🔧 Ramsgate Repair Café
Sun 11 Jan, 11am - 1pm / Ramsgate Youth Centre
Ramsgate Repair Cafe is back for 2026 with volunteers on hand to repair your clothing, bikes, furniture, or electronics.
🎟 Free, donations welcome

♫ Live Music Quiz with Andy Mack
Thu 8 Jan, 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

🎙️ The Voodoo Vendors
Thu 8 Jan, 8 - 10pm / The Honeysuckle Inn
Shake off the January blues with this swampy blues duo, The Voodoo Vendors. Part of the Blues With Bottle Club series.
🎟 Free

🎸 Brave Rival
Thu 8 Jan, 8 - 10.30pm / Red Arrows Music Club
Blues Band of the Year winners (UK Blues Awards 2025) are heading across from Portsmouth to Ramsgate, bringing you soaring vocals and thunderous grooves.
🎟 £18 / Book here

🎤 ETTECON + SMUTT
Fri 9 Jan, 7.30 - 11pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
ETTECON bring the soundtrack of The Miner’s Son (A Rock ’n’ Roll Dream) to life on stage with a special live performance at Ramsgate Music Hall.
🎟 £12.50 / Book here

🎸 UK Pink Floyd Experience
Sat 10 Jan, 7.30 - 9.30pm / Granville Theatre
Celebrating 50 years since the release of the ‘Wish You Were Here’ album, UK Pink Floyd Experience features top-flight musicians, a light show and two hours of Pink Floyd tunes.
🎟 £33 / Book here

🛠️ Ramsgate Shed
Mon 5 Jan, 11am – 2pm / Workshop opposite 60 Church Lane, CT11 8RF
Learn the basics of DIY or join for some project time in this open community workshop featuring tools for DIY, repair, crafting, and woodworking. Please call 07939 542990 before attending.
🎟 Free, donations welcome

📚 Wine Down Reads
Fri 9 Jan, from 6pm / Ramsgate Arts Club
Read The Promise by Damon Galgut, or fancy reading it this week? This month’s book club, led by Stacey Goode, will showcase the title in a relaxed setting, with wine on hand.
🎟 Free

🤲 Usui/Holy Fire Reiki 1 Training
Fri 9 Jan, 9.30am - 6pm / Marlborough Road, Ramsgate
Learn how to give yourself and others Reiki with practitioner Diana Cox. In this accredited one-day course, you will learn how to use Usui/Holy Fire III Reiki and take the initial steps on something new!
🎟 £150 / Book here

⚱️ Handbuilding & Experimental Ceramics
Sat 10 Jan (6-week course), 10.30am - 1pm / Bellevue Ave, Ramsgate
Explore a variety of experimental approaches to working with clay in this 6-week course. Ceramicist Louise will help you build on core handbuilding techniques, emphasising texture, surface, and playful experimentation.
🎟 £225 including materials / Book here

📚 Restorative Yoga & Soundbath
Sat 10 Jan, 11.30am - 1.30pm / Union Yoga
Rest, receive, and remember what it feels like to be supported with this class by Eliza Tsigarides.
🎟 From £25 / Book here

📚 Teenage Book Club
Sat 10 Jan, 1 - 2pm / Ramsgate Library
One for teens, this book club brings together 13-17-year-olds interested in graphic novels.
🎟 Free