Ramsgate Carnival, Addington Street Vintage Trail & Northern Soul

Plus, two new openings for sport lovers this week!

While I wish this newsletter was hitting your inbox as England kicked off in the World Cup final - apologies again to the non-football fans - it just wasn’t meant to be. Despite having Argentina in the sweepstake, you can absolutely bet I’m rooting for Spain.

This week, we’ve got a bunch of exciting events, including the notorious Ramsgate Carnival. I do, once again, feel like I may have missed a trick by not joining the ‘Miss <Insert Place Name here>’ series of floats adoring my own ‘Don’t Miss Ramsgate’ sash, but alas, I will be busy hustling at the Addington Street Vintage Trail. You can find me at Our Curated Abode before waving the parade down at 4pm on Sunday. Hopefully see you then.

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

🎡 Ramsgate Carnival
Sat 25 Jul, 10am - 8pm & Sun 26 Jul, 10am - 6pm / Government Acre, Royal Esplanade
Did you know that Ramsgate Carnival is over 100 years old? Join this historic event at Government Acre where you’ll be met with stalls and rides as well as a Giant’s Parade (3pm).The Fair continues all weekend with the Main Carnival Parade taking place on Sunday, leaving from Government Acre at 4pm, and following a circular route through the town and harbour.
🎟 Free / More info here

🌹Talk: The Gardens of Canterbury Cathedral
Mon 20 Jul, 7pm - 8pm / The Chamber, Custom House
Canterbury Cathedral’s Head Gardener Tom Goodall outlines the history of the gardens, describing the challenges of looking after a world heritage site and giving a summary of current developments.
🎟 £3-£5 / Pay on the door

🎥 Film: Blue Heron
Wed 22 Jul, 7pm / Ramsgate Community Cinema
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, Ramsgate Community Cinema really nails the screening selections. Blue Heron was the talk of the Toronto and Sundance Film Festivals and RCC have secured it for a special preview prior to its UK release. Settle in on Wednesday for Sophy Romvari's semi-autobiographical debut set in 1990s Vancouver.
🎟 Suggested donation £3 / Pay on the door

🔔 Ramsgate Society Talk: Uncovering the Clockhouse
Thu 23 Jul, 7pm / The San Clu Hotel
Dianne Harvey-White delves into the lesser-known history of the early 19th-century landmark Clockhouse and its designer Samuel Wyatt.
🎟 £3-£5 / Pay on the door

🎨 Eve Stickler: Still
Thu 23 - Sun 26 Jul, 7pm / Hold Creative Studios
Eve Stickler explores the daily ‘half seen’ by repositioning it as still life. In this collection she reclaims, embraces, challenges and celebrates the decorative and sentimental qualities of her everyday objects. Swing by for a drink at the PV at 7pm on Friday.
🎟 Free

👛 Addington Street Vintage Trail
Sat 25 Jul - Sun 26 Jul, 11am - 5pm / Addington Street
Addington Street is back with another vintage trail. I know I’m bias but these are always such lovely days with secondhand and vintage fashion, homeware, music, plants. I always pick up a bargain and meet loads of lovely dogs.
🎟 Free

🎭 Looping the Loop: A Midsummer Night’s Tea
Sat 25 Jul, 11am - 2pm / Petanque Court
Join community theatre group Looping the Loop for A Midsummer's Tea Party - a free, immersive experience with some of Shakespeare's most loved characters.
🎟 Free

🍺 New Opening: The Silver Compass
Open daily / The Silver Compass
After the closure of Slice earlier this year, the Harbour Street spot has been taken over by the owners of Silvers who have turned the spot into a sports bar. With over 100 tables booked for England’s last game against Argentina, it’s safe to say the demand is there for a place with multiple TVs!

⚽️ New Opening: Kix Arena
Open daily, various times / Unit 2, Whitehall Road Industrial Estate
Another one for the football fans. Kix Arena is a new indoor 3G football facility based , created by a group of local people with a real passion for sport and the community. They aim to provide a high-quality, reliable space where local players, teams, schools and community groups can come together, train and enjoy sport all year round. My husband wants to know of any middle-aged folks who want to try it out…

💃 Evolve: A Journey Through Movement
Fri 24 Jul - Sat 25 Jul, 1.30pm, 6.30pm & 7pm / The Granville Theatre
Hasland Dance Studios present ‘Evolve’, a celebration of movement, passion, and creativity. Dancers take to the stage for a showcase of artistry, energy, and dedication.
🎟 £22.58 / Book here

👨🏻Freddie Mercury Tribute
Fri 24 Jul, 9pm / The San Clu Hotel
I’m not sure if the rest of Queen will be around to back this Freddie tribute, but here’s hoping it’s the good tunes on the set list.
🎟 Free

🎵 The Sixxtees
Fri 24 Jul, 9pm / Royal Temple Yacht Club
Grab your go-go boots and head for a boogie at this dedicated evening of 60s music.
🎟 Free

🕺Ramsgate Northern Soul
Sat 25 Jul, 7.30 - 11.30pm / Small Boat Owners Association
There’s never tickets available for the Northern Soul nights at the time of sending newsletters, but I’ve spotted some still available this time around. Genuinely one of my favourite nights out in Ramsgate with groovy tunes, a cash bar and 10pm sausage rolls (veggies ones available too!)
🎟 £10 / Book here

🎧 Phil Dockerty & DecRim DJ Set
Sun 25 Jul, from 6pm / Penelope
Harbour Street’s chilled out wine bar welcome back Phil Dockerty (Futureshock) with another vinyl-only selection of boogie, daytime disco and Balearic classics. Joining him is Birmingham’s DecRim.
🎟 Free

🎹 Resonant Coast #6
Sun 26 Jul, 5.30pm - 9pm / Ramsgate Arts Club
The latest in the Resonant Coast experimental arts showcase is upon us with a Pentu album launch as well as JQ & Richard Pike.
🎟 £8 / Book here

🧘 Kundalini Yoga
Tue 21 Jul, 9.30 -11am / Gather &
Join Bettina-Ji and connect to your higher consciousness through Kundalini Yoga, which is said to treat the body as a vehicle for consciousness transformation.
🎟 £18.50 / Book here

💍 Summer Jewellery Workshop
Fri 24 July, 7 -9.30pm / Little Ravens, 119a High Street
Design your own unique polymer clay jewellery in this relaxed adult workshop. You’ll learn the basics of working with polymer clay, including colour mixing, marbling, texturing, shaping and finishing techniques.
🎟 £40 / Book here

🌳Floating Frequencies
Sun 26 Jul, 11am - 12pm & 1pm - 2pm / Italianate Glasshouse
I finally made it to one of Eleanor’s Italianate Glasshouse soundbaths and it did not disappoint. Join her for an immersive melodic frequency sound session in the glasshouse gardens.
🎟 £25 / Book here

🎨 Kids Art Classes: Have Fun While You Learn
Mon 27 - Fri 31 Jul, 10am - 12pm / Silverland Studios
Occupy the kids for this holidays with this five-session course for 5 to 9-year-olds which aims to capture their imagination while they learn basic technical painting skills.
🎟 £60 for 5 sessions / Call 01843 589275 to book

🖌️ Kids Art Classes: ‘Drawing and Painting Things as They Look’
Mon 27 - Fri 31 Jul,, 2 - 4pm / Silverland Studios
This second workshop is suitable for 9 to 13-year-olds, who are at the beginning of perceiving figuration. They’ll learn more technical skills and paint objects from everyday life.
🎟 £60 for 5 sessions / Call 01843 589275 to book

Three things to know:

1. Scorcha Skate School and Ramsgate Skate Park have teamed up to offer free skate lessons for the holidays. More info here.

2. After announcing a temporary closure in May, Seabird on Addington Street are set to relaunch as Blackbird, hopefully in the coming week. You’ll be the first to know!

3. Charlotte Van Der Byl is offering free yoga and movement sessions every Wednesday (2 - 3pm) for those in the 50+ category. It’s at Arts in Ramsgate and you can simply turn up.

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