Broadstairs life - its people, its places and its charm

Broadstairs life - its people, its places and its charm

por Barry Stickings MBE

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The Magnet Micro Pub Broadstairs - Nikki

This alehouse features Kentish ales, ciders and others from further afield, including craft keg beers. The beer and cider loving owners are also passionate about live music and hold monthly jam sessions as well as organising the Broadstairs Jazz Festival. A central beer bottle chandelier and large picture windows flood light across comfortable spaces for friends, family and couples, dog friendly too. The Magnet is named after the boys periodical that featured Billy Bunter, whose creator was a local resident. For full details of events etc visit TheMagnet Facebook page via this link https://www.facebook.com/TheMagnetMicropub

Broadstairs Farmers Market at Bleak House

It's time to meet our host Dean who along with Elizebeth were busy handing out flyers for the market today 12th April. Here at Bleak House we meet many of those who set up their stalls on what was a very windy day. They are there to sell and promote local food and products at the historic Bleak House in its beautiful garden overlooking VikingBay. Today we chat with many of these here at Bleak House for what has become a regular event in the gardens. Enjoy.. The next Farmers Markets will be on 10th May, 13th & 14th June for the Dickens Festival and 12th July.... More information ifor other dates are available by visiting this website https://www.havishamandcratchit.co.uk/farmers-market Stall holders who took part today are Rainahs Dogs,The Private Kitchen,The Meadow market, Pitchers Preservers, Big Mikes Smoke HouseBun in the Oven Bakery,Chai Waller Teas, Margate Mushrooms, Molly Pickle, Naughty & Nice Nougat, Chloe's Fudgey Fancies & The Grain Grocer and many more who I sadly could not speak too as they were very busy.

Pole and Aerial Fitness with Kristina and Heather

Phases Pole and Aerial Studio is Thanet’s only purpose-built pole and aerial fitness studio, located on the Westwood Industrial Estate, near B&Q and Hornby.We offer classes in pole dancing, aerial hoop, aerial silks, static trapeze and aerial hammock for all levels from complete beginner to advanced as well as workshops in things like chair dance and burlesque.For kids, we offer classes in aerial hoop, aerial silks and pole sports for those aged 8 and up and there’s a mini fabric class (silks & hammock) for 4-7 year olds. https://phases-studio.com Address: Phases Studio, Unit J1GA, Channel Road, Margate. CT9 4JS. Phone: 07791177431/ 07402874611 Email: info@phases-studio.co.uk

The Palace Cinema Broadstairs - Corinna & Simon

Corrina and Simon the owners of the Palace Cinema share their love and passion for this fascinating cinema. They bring their journey to making it an intimate place to enjoy a variety of Films both old and new to us. Originally The Windsor Cinema (1965 – 2006) York Gate Hall was opened for the summer season in 1965 as ‘York Gate Cinema’ by Jack Field who also owned the Carlton and Regal in nearby Westgateand Birchington. The following year it was fully converted into the The ‘Windsor’ with an enclosed projection box with 35mm projector, a new doorway cut into the frontage on Harbour Street, and a foyer leading to a blacked-out auditorium with curtained screen, 29 seats on the balcony and 126 seats in the stalls below. The internal layout has remained largely unchanged ever since. In 1974 the building was Grade II listed by Historic England. The Windsor changed hands in 1986, was renovated, and became the home once a week of Thanet Film Society (est.1995), part of the British Federation of Film Societies / Cinema for All, which expanded the cinema’s mainstream film programme to offer a weekly ‘art house’ film. The Palace (2006 – present) Starting in 2006, the cinema’s third owners transformed the, by then, slightly shabby Windsor into the ‘Palace’. The name change ushered in the cinema’s conversion to digital, with a 2K projector and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. They also installed a screen almost the width of the building, enlarged the foyer for more concessions space, reduced the total seating capacity to 111, refurbished throughout and brought in an illuminated cinema organ. In 2008 they were interviewed for an article in The Guardian featuring ‘10 of the best’ independent small cinemas in the UK. https://thepalacecinema.co.uk Harbour Street Broadstairs Kent CT10 1ET Contact info@thepalacecinema.co.uk01843 865726

Access Thanet raising awareness of disability issues - Christine

Based here in Broadstairs The group's aim is to raise awareness of disability issues of all kinds and campaign for better access in all aspects of public life for people with disabilities. Today with speak with Christine one of its founders. You can visit Access Thanet on their facebook page

Coastal Community Learning Broadstairs- Tanya

Coastal Community Learning is a not for profit company (CIC) delivering Art, Craft, Personal Development, Health and Fitness and Wellbeing courses across 5 different venues in Thanet. We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive learning opportunities to the local residents of Thanet and surrounding areas to reduce social isolation, improve mental health and promote healthier and more active lives. We are working in partnership with the Sarah Thorne Theatre to support the amazing work that they do locally. Email info@coastalcommunitylearning.com Website https://www.coastalcommunitylearning.com

St Peters Wellbeing Community Choir & family Musicians - Natalie and Mark

Meet Natalie and Mark Hall who live in the historic village of St Peter’s. They talk about their music ventures with their children and especially about the St Peter’s Wellbeing choir. This is a free choir for the local community where friendships are formed through music. We meet on Fridays during school term times at 7-8pm at the Baptist Church St Peter’s on Vicarage street. The next rehearsal will be April 24th. New members are always welcome!

Belly Dance and Wellness in Broadstairs- Jo

Lets welcome Joanne Hughes I’m a passionate Egyptian Bellydance teacher and eft ( energy tapping ) practitioner and I currently teach courses and workshops at Bleak House on Mondays my aim is to restore mind/body balance through dance & wellbeing Each course we combine Energy tapping, Bellydance technique & a new Choreography With an optional dance on the beach if weather permits WhatsApp 07766627316 Here’s link to instagram & my Skool community https://www.instagram.com/bellydanceandbalance skool.com/bellydance-and-balance-2532/about This community is currently free to join as it is a work in progress and courses will be added to classroom very soon

Foliage. Plants, Coffee, Wine and Cocktails with Keeley

Keeley talks all things Foliage A unique blend of plants and coffee shop here in Broadstairs A huge range of healthy plants At Foliage , we have a huge selection of healthy plants from around the world. We have pet safe plants and plants that live in a variety of light diverse environments. We have plants of all sizes as well as soils, pots, planters and everything you may need for your plants. Coffee shop At Foliage we have a full coffee shop with decaf and alternative milk options, frappes, iced drinks as well as plenty of decadent cakes with Gluten free and Vegan options too. We serve paninis and offer cheese and charcuterie boards. Why not try our draught beer, wines or themed cocktails. 7 Albion St, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1LU, UK 07907500611 foliageplants@icloud.com https://foliageplants.co.uk

St Peters in Thanet Church - An insight from Rev Matt & Rev Alice

St. Peter’s church is in the centre of the Village of St. Peter’s, Broadstairs. It is largely of the Norman period in construction and is linked to St. John’s Church, Margate and St. Lawrence Church, Ramsgate. These three churches were chapels of ease to the mother church of St. Mary’s, Minster. There is no definite date for the original construction of St Peter’s but 1050 is quoted for St. John’s and 1062 for St. Lawrence therefore it is likely that between these dates St. Peter’s Chapel was constructed. The South aisle was the first chapel at St Peters, standing alone, but the church was enlarged to the north in 1180-1185. The present building has a late Norman nave and an Early English Chancel. The battlemented tower and the south porch are in the Perpendicular architectural style from the 15th Century. The tower is a prominent feature and, for long the highest point in Thanet, it was used as a Naval signalling station in Napoleonic times and still claims the right to fly the White Ensign. https://stpeterinthanet.org.uk

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