Spring Parade, Top Trumps & The Love Buzz
PLUS, Pride in Place launches!
I want to start this week’s newsletter with a huge thank you to those of you who attended our first Don’t Miss Ramsgate mixer event at The Bedford Inn. It’s nerve-racking organising an event that relies on people showing up, but you made it en masse, and we’re so grateful. It was a joy to see faces old and new, and watch new connections flourishing.
For those who missed out, we’ll do another later on this year. Paying subscribers, our DMO Crew, will be the first to know.
Don’t miss out, until next week - EJP x
🐉 The Spring Parade + Pride in Place Launch
Sun 19 Apr, 12 - 3.30pm / St George’s Church (Parade leaves at 12.30)
Head into the town centre for St George’s Day Spring Parade, where everyone is welcome. There are free workshops all week (Mon-Fri, 1.30 - 3.30pm) with final parade preparations on Sat 18 Apr, 12 - 3pm. Create helmets, swords, shields, hearts, hobby horses, dragons and crowns!
The parade will be followed by a free community lunch in St George’s Church, leading straight into the celebration of Ramsgate securing ‘Pride in Place’ funding. The church will be transformed to showcase the ‘Bring It to Life’ creative grants with community art, audio displays, film, music and performances on display.
🎟 Free
🎹 Piano by the Sea Charity Concert
Sat 18 Apr, 3 - 4.15pm / Ramsgate Salvation Army
Spend your Saturday afternoon at a concert of piano, readings, clarinet and jazz guitar with tea and cake afterwards!
🎟 £11.55 / Book here
🎨 Top Trumps
Sat 18 Apr, 1 - 3pm, Sun 19 Apr, 10.30am - 3.30pm / The Wooden Box Gallery
As a huge dog lover, this is my kinda show. Curated by Harry Pye, the exhibition will include 20 pug portraits by artists including Peter Blake, Adam Dant, Jerry Dammers, Martin Rowson, and John Hegley.
🎟 Free
🖼️ Smiley Smile
Sat 18 Apr, 6 - 9pm, Sun 19 Apr, 11.30am - 6pm / Front Room Gallery
Discover a selection of artwork featuring work by Kelda Storm, Pierre Julien, and Fabienne Jenny Jacquet, curated by Jonas Ran.
🎟 Free
🌍 Refillable Van
Mon 13 Apr, 11am - 2pm / Radford House
Bring your own containers to refill eco-friendly household essentials, dry foods, beauty products…
🪩 Disco Bingo
Fri 17 Apr, 7 - 9pm / Violet’s
Fill your bingo cards by identifying songs rather than numbers in this lighthearted version of the classic game. Dancing is 100% encouraged.
🎟 £10pp / Book a table
📀 Record Store Day
Sat 18 Apr, from 10am - 4.30pm / Vinyl Head
Buy exclusive records and limited edition releases from the only record shop in Thanet participating! Head over to recordstoreday.co.uk for the full release list and cross your fingers that your faves get delivered. £5 secondhand records will also be £1 on the day, with good independent vibes all around!
🎟 Free
📝 Charity Quiz Night
Sat 18 Apr, from 7 - 9.30pm / The East Kent Arms
The Facebook invite for this quiz night, raising money for the QEQM League of Friends, says you’re welcome to bring your own nibbles. I like their style.
🎟 £5pp
🎧 Sunday Session
Sun 19 Apr, 10am - 4pm / Gather &
Sunday Session is back at Gather & with menswear, records, gizmos, and baked goods. Always a treat for all genders, so get involved!
🎟 Free entry
🎶 James Oliver Band
Tue 14 Apr, 8 - 10.30pm / Red Arrow Club
Enjoy tunes from the UK Blues Awards Emerging Artist of the Year (2020), James Oliver, alongside fellow musician Norman Watt-Roy.
🎟 £15 / Book here
🎤 The Love Buzz
Thu 16 Apr, 7.30pm - late / Ramsgate Music Hall
Ireland’s DIY scuzz-pop threesome The Love Buzz are best known for their high-energy shows and hypnotic melodies. Expect a sound that blends punk, indie, and power pop.
🎟 £14.50 / Book here
✨ The Zoots
Fri 17 Apr, from 8pm / San Clu Hotel
Fan of 60s tunes? The Zoots will be bringing The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, The Kinks, The Searchers, The Small Faces, and The Monkees to The San Clu.
🎟 Free
🤘 The Rock Anthems Show
Sat 18 Apr, 7.30 - 10.30pm / The Granville Theatre
Get ready for a feel-good night featuring classics such as Don’t Stop Believin’, Livin’ on a Prayer, Bohemian Rhapsody, Sweet Child o’ Mine, and Summer of ‘69
🎟 £34.65 / Book here
🎸 Acid Mothers Temple + Cotton Casino
Sun 19 Apr, 7.30pm - late / Ramsgate Music Hall
The Guardian described Japanese rock band Acid Mothers Temple as ‘hot, sweaty cool sonic wizards’ and that’s a good enough description for me.
🎟 £17.50 / Book here
🧘 Laugh. Breathe. Relax
Wed 15 Apr, 9am / Hold Creative Spaces
Start your day with Sylvia Tillman and her series of laughter exercises that release feel-good hormones, uplift your mood, and help combat stress and pain.
🎟 from £4 / Book here
👨🍼 DadSpace
Thu 16 Apr, 7 - 9pm / Queens Head
Join other dads for a relaxed evening of chats, bevvies, and honest conversations.
🎟 Free / Book here
🔔 Sacred Sound & Energy: on the Beach
Fri 17 Apr, 7 - 8.30pm / Ramsgate Main Sands
Step into a deeply nourishing 90-minute journey with Eleanor Yankah and Charlotte Ellis as they guide you through a sound bath followed by a massage experience.
🎟 £37.50 / Book here
🧪 Lava Slime Workshop
Sat 18 Apr, 11am - 12.30pm + 1.30 - 3pm / Little Ravens, 119a High Street
Take your kids for a few hours at Little Ravens as they explore volcanoes and what happens to lava as it cools. They’ll make their own molten slime, adding ingredients with sensory feels.
🎟 £16 / Book here
🌅 Yoga & Sound Healing Workshop
Sun 19 Apr, 10am - 1pm / Monkton Nature Reserve
Experience the powerful fusion of Kriya breathwork, meditation, yoga and sound healing surrounded by nature. Led by Nicola Hilton.
🎟 £35 / Book here
🚶Nordic Walking Taster Sessions
Sun 19 Apr, 11 - 12pm / Ellington Park
Give exercising over 90% of your skeletal muscles a try with Ramsgate Nordic Walking, who lead regular walks using poles. This full-body workout burns 46% more calories!
🎟 Free
3 THINGS TO KNOW:
Discovery Planet has officially been awarded a King’s Award for its voluntary services to the community. If you don’t already follow this gem of an organisation, now is the time to do so.
Seabird is launching a new cocktail menu this week and will have 2 drinks for £14. Book a table. Heads up that they’re also hosting an Asparagus evening in May with limited tickets available.
The African House Market has taken over the old Ramsgate Thrift Store location. I’m yet to find out the opening hours, but more updates soon!
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And if you missed it…last week’s newsletter still has lots of things happening that you need to know about.