Spooky season is officially over, and with that I’ll be hanging up my witch’s hat and broomstick for another year (it’s a one time thang!). I hope you all had a blast at one of the many events last night, and are feeling ready for a new week. I’m about to head into a Sunday sound bath for a reset - the very last event of Ramsgate’s Autumn Festival - and I’ll be with you tomorrow over on Instagram with our November calendar and much more.
Don’t miss out, until next week - EJP x
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🎸 Benefit in aid of Ramsgate RNLI
Sun 8 Nov, 4 - 9pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
Support Ramsgate’s RNLI and the lifesaving work they do with this charity music fundraiser featuring indie and rock tunes from The Bleeding Hearts, Blackhouse Hill, and female singer songwriter, MM. DJ’s Waxer & Silas will also be on the decks with D&B, house, hip hop and more.
🎟️ £15 / Book here
🎨 STAK.life Winter Art Auction Fundraiser
Tue 3 Nov, 6-9pm / Ramsgate Arts Club
Looking for some new art? STAK.life are holding a winter art auction with works donated from tons of local artists. Join them on Tuesday to check out the artworks and enjoy a glass of on the house bubbles. 100% of the funds raised will be passed to STAK to continue their mental health support for Thanet’s neurodivergent youth.
🎟 Free
📸 Velenzia Spearpoint: Low Rituals
Fri 6 Nov, 6 - 9pm; Sat 7 - Sun 8 Nov, 11am - 5pm / Hold Creative Studios
Explore this practice-based research project exploring working-class rest, domestic ritual and contemporary forms of devotion through painting, photography and experimental mixed media.
🎟 Free
🌍 People’s Emergency Briefing: Film & Discussion
Sat 7 Nov, 5.30 - 8.30pm / St George’s Church
A frank but hopeful film from leading UK scientists and experts on the climate and nature crisis. Afterwards, Climate resilience expert, Illana Adamson, leads a discussion on what it means for Ramsgate - from fuel poverty and food security to summer heatwaves. Big topic deserving of a big audience!
🎟 Free, donations welcome (16+ only) / Book here
🪖 Remembrance Sunday Parade & Service
Sun 8 Nov, 10.35am / Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School to St George’s Church
Pay your respects at this civic parade marching through town, followed by a 10.55am wreath-laying ceremony and service.
🎟️ Free
☕ New in town: Cataleya’s Cafe
Mon, 7am - 5pm; Wed - Sat, 10am - 6pm; Sun, Midday - 4pm / 24 Harbour Street
There’s a new brekkie spot in town! This family-run breakfast and coffee shop serves freshly made illy coffee and focuses on homemade cafe food, specialising particularly in pancakes, cakes, and desserts. Give it a try and tell ‘em we sent you!
🎲 New in town: Crit Hit
Mon, 10am - 4pm; Wed - Sat, 7am - 5pm; Sun, 8.30am - 5pm / 7 Harbour Street
The gaming stores seem to thrive in Ramsgate so we hope this new community gaming store is welcomed to the fold with gusto. Expect regular tournaments, open play nights, and painting workshops for all skill levels. There’s also custom in-house 3D printing and laser engraving for personalised gifts, terrain, and tokens.
❓Quiz Night
Fri 6 Nov, 7 - 9pm / Violet’s
One for you lot in Newington! Join the folks at Violet’s for a cosy pub quiz night with cash prizes.
🎟️ £5 / DM to book
🔧 Repair Café
Sun 8 Nov, 10.30am - 1pm / Pie Factory
Bring your broken items to this community repair gathering where volunteers will help fix them. A great initiative, run by great people.
🎟️ Free
🎸 Sparko’s Going Back Home
Tue 3 Nov, 8 - 10.30pm / Red Arrow Music Club
Bass player and founding member of Dr Feelgood, John B Sparkes, is coming to Ramsgate! Making sounds rooted in Canvey Island, if you know and love Dr F, you’re in for a treat.
🎟️ £16.50 / Book here
🎭 The Phantoms Starring Lee Mead
Wed 4 Nov, 7.30 - 9.45pm / The Granville Theatre
The Phantoms is set to take you on a magical journey through iconic shows such as Les Misérables, Miss Saigon, West Side Story, Jesus Christ Superstar, Joseph, and of course, The Phantom of the Opera. Featuring West End and TV star Lee Mead.
🎟️ £41.25 / Book now
💃 Ramsgate: Flamenco from Spain - Rebeca Ortega & Ramón Ruiz
Thur 5 Nov, 7 - 8.30pm / St George’s Church
Celebrate the traditions of Andalusia with this live flamenco performance of dance, guitar and singing, The show features the internationally acclaimed dancer Rebeca Ortega and celebrated guitarist and composer Ramón Ruiz.
🎟️ From £26.99 / Book here
🌊 Waves Crashing
Thur 5 Nov, 7.30 - 11pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
Channeling the iconic sounds of the ’80s and ’90s, Washington-based Waves Crashing blend atmospheric soundscapes with melodic hooks. Support comes from Healees.
🎟️ £12.50 / Book now
🎤 Blues with Bottle Club: Andy Twyman & Sam Brothers
Thur 5 Nov, 8 - 10pm / The Honeysuckle Inn
Raw blues musicians Andy Twyman and Sam Brothers bring bluesy guitar, rock & roll and a smattering of humour to The Honeysuckle.
🎟️ Free, cash raffle to support the band
🌕 Luminest Sound Immersion & Meditation
Tue 3 Nov, 7.30 - 8.30pm / Gather &
Pause the noise of everyday life with this gentle evening reset which combines meditation, a sound bath and Reiki healing.
🎟 £18 / Message to book
✏️ Life Drawing at The Fermentorium
Thur 5 Nov, 7 - 9pm / The Fermentorium
I rather enjoyed the social teaser for this one, but don’t worry, Mike the landlord is keeping his kit on. Another model will be provided, but you’ll need to being your own materials.
🎟️ £10
🛼 Roller Disco
Sat 7 Nov, 1 - 2.30pm / Ramsgate Leisure Centre
Get your skates on (or they’ll lend you some) and let off some steam at these monthly roller disco shenanigans.
🎟️ £8 (included skate hire)
🤖 Robotic Creative Tech Workshops
Sun 8 Nov, 9am - midday & 1 - 4pm / Ramsgate Space
Discovery Planet has joined forces with blacksmith Felicity Jones and The Geekery to offer 12 young people aged 11-16 the opportunity to take part in a three hour workshop focusing on robotics and computers. What a joy!
🎟️ Free / Email to book
Three things to know:
The Sea Link cable project which will affect Minster Marshes and Pegwell Bay has been approved by the government. Conservationists had raised concerns that the plans will impact wildlife and the sensitive coastal habitats. Read more here.
West Cliff Hall is up for auction again. The site has been empty since 2005 and has been sold multiple times.
Ramsgate-based businesses Minnie-Mae Studio and Loel have joined forces to produce a limited collection of jewellery. I am truly obsessed with the peas in the pod!
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Your full guide to Halloween in Ramsgate
Ramsgate, all I can say this week is, WOW! I’ve never seen so many events taking place in town before. I knew y’all loved Halloween, but this is something else.