Whether I’m catching you on a night at your local or taking an extra evening of relaxing, I hope you’re enjoying the last Sunday before the bank holiday OF the year. I’ve had a day of secondhand shopping and pub-going (my Sunday speciality) and I’m getting ready to do the exact same thing tomorrow. Don’t forget, there’s Notting Hill Carnival vibes at The Ravensgate all day long!
In other new-in-town news, we checked out the soft launch of restaurant Little Kraken last night and I can’t wait for it to officially open (10 Sep, FYI). I think they’ve done a beautiful job and it’s exactly what Ramsgate needs in terms of a food offering. Get me that prawn mac and cheese, pronto. As always, you’ll be the first to know of any updates.
Don’t miss out, until next week - EJP x
🔨 Our Curated Abode’s 2nd Birthday
Sat 5 Sep, 11am - 5pm / Our Curated Abode
I can’t quite believe it, but it’s my shops second birthday next weekend, and you’re all invited! Join me for 10% off, an extra special selection of vintage homeware, and potentially some fizz when the clock strikes 12. I’ll also be hosting a giveaway on Instagram so make sure you’re following along there! Thanks to everyone who has made the last two years so brilliant, and here’s to many more.
🎟️ Free
🚂 Trains & Tractions
Sat 5 Sep - Sun 6 Sep, 10am - 4pm / Ramsgate Royal Harbour & Ramsgate Tunnels
Go loco for this locomotion event which features traction engines, ride-on miniature train rides, and a model railway exhibition. Miniature traction engines will be running on the promenade beside the tunnels and at Ramsgate Harbour. The model railway exhibition, showing 10-12 layouts, will be held in the tunnels themselves.
🎟️ Free (£1 per train ride)
🎺 London City Brass Band
Sat 5 Sep, 2 - 4.30pm / Ramsgate Bandstand
No, you’re not seeing things. The bandstand is going to be used for an actual live brass band performance! The London City Brass Band will perform two 45-minute sets. Don’t miss it!
🎟️ Free
🌾The Refillable Van
Mon 31 Aug, 11am - 2pm / Pie Factory
Bring your own containers and re-stock on all your household essentials, liquids and dried goodies.
🎟️ Pay per product
⛵ Ramsgate Viking Model Boat Club
Sun 6 Sep, 10am - 4pm / Ramsgate Boating Pool
Join the Ramsgate Viking Model Boat Club for an open day at the boating pool where they’ll be showcasing displaying model boats as well as on-water demonstrations.
🎟️ Free
🛍️ Ramsgate Handmade Fair
Sun 6 Sep, 11am - 4pm / Ramsgate Harbour
A new month means the Ramsgate Handmade Fair is back. Head down to support your local craftspeople and businesses including eco-friendly cosmetics, pet accessories, and baked goods.
🎟️ Free
🎸 Cynic Presents: Thistle
Thur 3 Sep, 7.30 - 11pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
Rolling Stone described Thistle as “a heady mix of shoegaze, indie rock and hardcore that combines to incredible effect”. Catch ‘em for yourself at Ramsgate Music Hall.
🎟️ £17.50 / Book here
🎤 Robin Bibi & David Raphael
Thur 3 Sep, 8 - 10pm / The Honeysuckle Inn
September’s edition of the Blues with Bottle Club brings an evening of Texas-style blues, rock and soul from Robin Bibi and David Raphael. Plus 20% off of bottles of wine.
🎟️ Free
🎸 Greg Coulson
Fri 4 Sep, 7.30 - 11pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
Singer-songwriter Greg Coulson takes to the stage with a set combining soul and classic rock with the groove of blues, funk and jazz.
🎟️ £17.50 / Book here
🎤 Barry White Tribute
Fri 4 Sep, 9pm / The San Clu Hotel
Let the music play at this soul and disco tribute night dedicated to the music of Barry White.
🎟️ Free
🍸 Music from The Movies Bottomless Brunch
Sat 5 Sep, 4 - 6pm / Coastal Bar
Category is: Music from the movies. Join the folks at Coastal Bar for a bottomless brunch event featuring movie soundtrack classics.
🎟️ £35
🎸 The Courettes
Sat 5 Sep, 7.30- 11pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
The Ronettes meet The Ramones in The Courette’s perfect blend of Wall of Sound, Girl Group Heartbreaks, Motown and R&B. Denmark
🎟️ £20 / Book here
📚 The Book Hotel Book Club
Fri 4 Sep, 7 - 9pm / The Book Hotel, The Falstaff
Another week, another book club. This one comes from Addington Street’s Book Hotel, offering a friendly gathering for book talk and recommendations.
🎟️ Free
🧸 New Opening: The Foxling’s Den
Sat 5 Sep, 10am - 12pm / Paragon Works
Join Dena as she celebrates the launch of her new play space for children (birth - 3.5y). The warm and cosy play den will feature Montessori-inspired, eco-friendly wooden toys.
🎟️ Free with any Crowdfunder booking / Support here
🎨 Frutti Fun, Sip & Paint Afternoon
Sat 5 Sep, 2 - 4pm / Violet’s
Get creative at this guided paint workshop hosted by Rachel’s Art Studio. Tickets include all materials and a bevvie.
🎟️ £26.50 / Email to book
🧘 Sound, Sand & Sea: Sound Bath on the Beach
Sun 6 Sep, 10 - 11am / Ramsgate Main Sands
Back by popular demand (and hopefully in the sunshine), Eleanor heads back to Main Sands to offer a relaxing outdoor sound bath session.
🎟️ £25 / Book here
🧘 Relaxing Sound Bath
Sun 6 Sep, 11am - 12pm / The Book Hotel, The Falstaff
An hour of stillness with new-to-Ramsgate Mairead Carlton. Expect layered tones and resonant instruments to slow everything down before the week ahead.
🎟️ £25 / Book here
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The Ravensgate BH Weekender, Moana & Flower Arranging
I can’t quite believe that we’ve already hit the last bank holiday weekend of the year, but hey, here we are! The long weekend means there’s a whole bunch of activity planned for the week including and event line-up from one of Ramsgate’s newest additions, The Ravensgate, alongside others that are celebrating 20 years of the same event. Here’s to much m…