I’m once again writing to the wire, as thanks to a jam-packed week, I haven’t had much chance to sit with my laptop. What a week it’s been - I laughed, cried and danced my way through all of it (not all at the same time) thanks to another remarkable year of Ramsgate Festival of Sound. I know I say it often, but we really are lucky to have such a variety of events on our doorstep. Thank you to all involved, from the organisers to the venues to the participants. You all made it very special.
And as one wholesome week ends, another one begins. So without further ado, here’s what’s happening in Ramsgate for the week ahead.
Don’t miss out, until next week - EJP x
🏳️🌈 Ramsgate Pride
Sat 19 Sep, from 10am / Venues across Ramsgate
Ramsgate Pride is upon us, and while this community event is still relatively small in Ramsgate, it still packs a punch. Expect a mermaid parade, family festival, creative workshops, and live entertainment. There’s very little publicly out there, but you can follow for updates and info here.
🎟️ Free / Sign up for the parade here
🏛️ Ramsgate Historic Synagogue
Fri 18 Sep, 11am - 3pm / Montefiore Synagogue & Mausoleum
Heritage open day entry to Ramsgate’s historic synagogue. Usually closed to the public, it was designed by the distinguished Anglo Jewish architect David Mocatta and originally opened in 1833.
🎟️ Free
🏘️ Maker’s House Open Day
Sat 19 Sep, 11am - 5pm / 154 High Street
I’m no stranger to the Heritage Open Days and Maker’s House was one of my favourite spots last year, so go have a butchers and see inside this beautifully preserved historic townhouse. You can follow them on Instagram here.
🎟️ Free
🏡 Sea Captain’s Garden
Sat 19 Sep, 10am - 4pm / 146 High Street
Explore the Sea Captain's Garden, historically known as the location of Captain Thomas Abbot's grand mansion, and later Conyngham House.
🎟️ Free
🌿 Regency Seaside Gardens
Sat 19 Sep, 11am - 4pm / Vale Square
I recently stepped foot into Vale Square for the first time and it’s such a lovely environment. It’s rarely open to the public so this is a unique chance to visit for an illustrated exhibition detailing historic garden design.
🎟️ Free
🎪 Victorian Garden Party
Sun 20 Sep, 11am - 6pm / Spencer Square
Finishing off a fortnight of Heritage Open Days, the community at Spencer Square bring a fancy dress competition, tennis displays, and a open home for where Vincent Van Gogh stayed in 1876 (11 Spencer Square, 11am - 4pm).
🎟️ Free
🎶 Mrs H Sings: Family Music Show
Sat 19 Sep, 4.30pm - 5.30pm / The Book Hotel, The Falstaff
Join Mrs H and her band as they whisk you away on a musical journey. Inspired music for children that adults will love too - part theatre, part comedy, with a huge sprinkling of mischief.
🎟️ £7 child / £10 adult / Book here
🍕 Blackbird x Palms Pizzeria
Thu 17 Sep, 6pm & 7.30pm / Blackbird
It’s fair to say that I love a Palms Pizza so I’m pretty stoked that the folks at Blackbird are bringing it to Ramsgate. You can pick from three Palms 20” pizzas across two sittings, but do book as pre-order is essential!
🎟️ from £25 / Book here
🎱 Disco Bingo
Fri 18 Sep, 7 - 9pm / Violet’s
You should know what disco bingo is by now, but if you don’t, why not try out this musical night at Violet’s? There are cash prizes at stake.
🎟️ £10
🍗 Bedford Roasts Are Back
Sun 20 Sep, 12 - 6.30pm / The Bedford Inn
The weather is getting cosy and its good news for roast lovers, the Bedford Inn roasts are back. Seriously, they’re good!
🎟️ Reserve your table
🎸 Sanctum Sanctorium
Fri 18 Sep, 7.30 - 11pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
Formed through a mutual love of 80’s goth and alternative rock music. Sanctum Sanctorium are a live 6-piece band that faithfully recreate classic hits by artists such as The Cult, Killing Joke, Sisters of Mercy, Siouxsie & The Banshees, and The Cure.
🎟️ £20.50 / Book now
⛹️ High School Musical Bottomless Brunch
Sat 19 Sep, 1 - 3pm / Silvers ShowBar
It’s highly likely that I’ll have ‘We’re all in this together’ for the rest of the night now. And you can too at this themed brunch featuring songs from the hit film. Get your head in the game, folks.
🎟️ from £40 / Book here
🍸 80’s Classics Bottomless Brunch
Sat 19 Sep, 4 - 6pm / Coastal Bar
A bottomless brunch as above but with less Disney involved. Expect all the 1980s music hits alongside your chicken nuggets and bottomless booze.
🎟️ £35 / Book here
🎤 Daniel O’Reilly: Let’s Have It
Sat 19 Sep, 8 - 10pm / The Granville Theatre
Famous for his unapologetic humour and quick-fire crowd work, Daniel O’Reilly offers up his new, in-your-face tour: ‘Let’s Have It’.
🎟️ £34.65 (+fee) / Book here
✂️ Leather Belt Workshop
Wed 16 Sep, 12pm - 2.30pm / Limarni
Learn something new with this hands-on leather belt workshop. The lovely Coco Barclay will guide you through the process of making crafted leather accessories, with all tools, materials and instruction provided.
🎟️ £50 / Book here
🚶 Street Wisdom Walkshop
Fri 18 Sep, 5.30pm - 7pm / Harbour Street & Albion Hill
Experience a mindful walking workshop (a walkshop!) as part of the global World Wide Wander. The wonderful Sylvie will be your guide and you’ll be encouraged to share ideas, insights and solutions to the big challenges out there, inspired by walking.
🎟️ Free / Register here
🛼 Roller Disco
Sat 19 Sep, 1pm - 2.30pm / Ramsgate Leisure Centre
Turn up, grab your skates and have a slippery ol’ time.
🎟️ £8 (inc skate hire)
🧘 Floating Frequencies
Sun 20 Sep, 10am - 11am & 12pm - 1pm / Italianate Glasshouse
Sad face, it’s the very last of Eleanor’s outdoor immersive sound bath sessions. Grab your spot and don’t miss out on this relaxing experience.
🎟️ £25 (+fee) / Book now
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And if you missed it… last week’s newsletter still has lots of things happening you need to know about.
Ramsgate Festival of Sound, Heritage Open Days
Ramsgate, September is here, and with it, its brought a whole lot more work for me. This is where Ramsgate enters its own with events! There’s so much going on this week that I don’t want to take up any airtime with an introduction. Take it all in, attend, buy tickets, share and shout about it. Use it or lose it really applies!