Broadstairs life - its people, its places and its charm

Broadstairs life - its people, its places and its charm

di Barry Stickings MBE
CiboVIaggi e luoghi
Stagione 2

Andy Chats about bringing Special Educational Needs Children into Rugby as part of Thanet Wanders Rugby Club

Andy talks about how just over 4 years ago the club decided it was time to extend Rugby to everybody in the community. What followed was a journey that nobody expected, it has gone from strength to strength .... Listen as Andy talks with passion about this amazing group of young people who now enjoy Rugby new friends etc plus parents who are overjoyed as their children become involved .... If you child would like to be involved you can contact Andy via this link https://www.thanetwanderers.co.uk SEND Rugby The Thanet Wanderers Rugby SEND Programme was started back in 2022 to give children and young adults, for whom sports provision is limited at best, an opportunity to play an exciting team sport. The programme is non-contact and is played using tag belts in teams of 7. All children with some degree of Specia Educational Needs or disability are very welcome from 5 years old up to young adult. The sessions take place on Sunday mornings from 9.30am until 10.30am at Thanet Wanderers RUFC, St Peter's Recreation Ground, Callis Court Road, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 3AE. The programme is the only SEND rugby programme in the whole of the south east of England but looking to support other local clubs to set up their own programmes. Wooden Spoon Tagfest 2024 In June 2024 the squad enjoyed a 2 day visit to Coventry to take part in the Wooden Spoon Tagfest tournament where the 2 teams entered played against other SEND programmes from across the UK. We are hoping to once again attend the tournament in June 2025, more information about the destination when we have it. Our tag rugby programme is designed for those aged 6-21 years with Special Educational Needs and Disability for whom full contact rugby would not be possible. It meant so much to the both of us to be included in such an amazing opportunity. Theo is very proud of himself and teammates and grateful for all the coaches amazing love and support to show him his true potential and believing in him. - Amy, mother of Theo We watched our little girl start her rugby journey two years ago with Thanet wanders when she couldn’t catch a ball. Two years later she was given the opportunity to play in her first tournament and went and got a try. That memory will live with us forever and Something we never dreamed she could achieve. It’s moments like that provides our children with confidence and belief that will help them with the challenges they face daily. But most importantly puts the biggest smile on their face. - Paula, mother of Summa
S2 · E8
30 lug 2026
47:30

Alex- Boathouse Seafood Shack Broadstairs

Alex talks about how his father in law Nick has brought Fresh seafood back in Broadstairs. It's a local family run takeaway seafood shack with Alex and his wife Jess at the helm helping everybody to enjoy what is a seaside tradition. Local seafood. Selling cockles , whelks , dressed crab , crab or prawn sandwiches, cold drinks and snacks...and much more. The Boathouse , Harbour street , Broadstairs, United Kingdom, Ct10 1EU on the harbour itself;f app The Tarter Frigate. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590576721615
S2 · E7
27 lug 2026
26:31

Laura - Nutritional Therapist based in Broadstairs

Laura is a Registered Nutritional Therapist who helps men and women take the guesswork out of nutrition. Passionate about evidence-based health, she works with clients to uncover the root causes of their symptoms and create practical, sustainable strategies that support energy, gut health, hormones, metabolic health and overall wellbeing. Through education and realistic lifestyle changes, Laura empowers people to build healthier habits that last, without restrictive diets or overwhelming advice You can contact Laura via www.watsonyourplate.co.uk orlaura@watsonyourplate.co.uk instagram: watson_yourplate
S2 · E6
23 lug 2026
38:53

Simon- Broadstairs Fireworks & Water Gala 2026

Simon gives us a brilliant insight into this years Fireworks and water Gala here in wonderful Broadstairs BROADSTAIRS WATER GALA WEDNESDAY 29th JULY VIKING BAY AND VICTORIA GARDENS https://www.broadstairswatergala.co.uk A FREE fun filled family day at the seaside Sandcastle competition - prizes for all! Thanet Coast project activities RNLI Lifeboats Paddle board lessons with Kent Surf School Children's Bandstand entertainment and activities from 11am King Neptune and his Viking team Walkabout characters Meet the Dinosaurs at the bandstand Broadstairs Fireworks 2026 The first display will be on Wednesday July 22nd with the amazing Mixtape Collective playing on the bandstand from 8pm. The other displays feature music from the ever-popular Ozzie & the Uglies on Wednesday July 29th ( Water Gala finale ). Performing his high energy party set on Wednesday August 19th is Thomas Abrahams. A very special thank you to our main sponsor Broadstairs & St Peters Town Council, plus Broadstairs & St Peters Chamber of Commerce, Thorley Taverns and other sponsors ( to be announced ) and the volunteers that help to make these events possible. https://www.broadstairsfireworks.co.uk
S2 · E5
21 lug 2026
19:02

Zoe Antoniades - Broadstairs Childrens Author

Author Zoe Antoniades moved to Broadstairs in 2025 as she loves to write by the sea. Zoe was born in West London of Greek Cypriot parents. She has taught and worked as an Arts Leader in the London boroughs of Hounslow and Lambeth, collaborating on a wide range of creative projects in partnership with cultural venues such as the Southbank and the Young Vic. Zoe provides creative writing workshops for young people through which she has published four anthologies of short stories as Invincible Voices. Zoe has also written a memoir, Tea and Baklavas, which won the Winchester Writers’ Festival Memoir Prize. Now signed with Andersen Press, Zoe is the author of the hilarious and heartwarming series about twins, Cally & Jimmy. There are four books in the series so far: Twins in Trouble, Twintastic, Twins Together andTwinseparable which she also narrates forAudible. Zoe gives lots of author talks and loves visiting schools and appearing at libraries, bookshops, festivals and events, nationwide and even in Cyprus. Please do get in touch with Zoe if you’d like her to visit you too. Email: zoe@zoeantoniades.com Instagram: @zoeantoniades Facebook: @zoeantoniadeswriter YouTube channel: @zoeantoniades589 Below is a link to a GoogleDrive folder containing downloadable resources useful for planning for and following up author events with Zoe https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1lWMa7CcV_LlVSCLxg0kVvt8hJOhY30Yj?usp=drive_link
S2 · E4
20 lug 2026
52:43

Kai Folk Week Director gives us an insight into this years Folk Week 2026 event here in Broadstairs

Kai Folk Week Director gives us an insight into this years Folk Week event here in Broadstairs 7th-14th August 2026 visit Broadstairs Folk Week https://broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk viist here for information on events venues and tickets With decades of experience in the music industry, both in the UK and abroad, Kai M. Hoffman the Festival Director since 2024. Her multi-faceted background includes detailed, high-end artistic programming, social media marketing and events management at venues including Ronnie Scott’s Club in London, where she ran a monthly club night residency for eight years involving dancers, multiple live bands and DJs (2008-2016). Kai founded Herne Bay Jazz Festival in 2017, now in its eighth year. As director of this multi-day, 35-event festival, Kai has overseen seven successful years of performances including many top names in the industry, with support from Arts Council England. Highlights at Herne Bay Jazz have included, in 2024, a New Orleans parade, a professional live stream from a dedicated Youtube channel, ticketed shows at The King’s Hall and over 30 free performances from duos to big bands at venues all over the town. As a performer and bandleader herself, Kai has performed at venues including the Barbican, Royal Festival Hall, Royal Albert Hall, Ronnie Scott's, London Jazz Festival, European Jazz Expo and the Blue Note, Milan with groups ranging from duos to large orchestras with chorus. Kai’s connections with folk music run deep. Born in western Massachusetts, Kai was brought up on Americana and met Pete Seeger when she was just four years old. Her uncle Marty Hoffman wrote the music to Woody Guthrie’s famous ‘Plane Wreck at Los Gatos;’ Kai recorded Jim Croce’s ‘Time in a Bottle’ on her 2012 album Do It While You Can. Having studied classical music around the world, including the Royal College of Music in London, Kai has extensive knowledge of music history from the Middle Ages onwards, and has a deep love of English and World Folk Music which she is excited to bring to Broadstairs. Kai is very much looking forward to continuing the Broadstairs Folk Week legacy of performances, workshops, dancing and seaside charm. Broadstairs Folk Week https://broadstairsfolkweek.org.uk viist here for information on events venues and tickets
S2 · E3
16 lug 2026
34:53

Sue - Broadstairs & St Peters Grade 2 listed buildings History

Sue give us a fascinating insight into another part of Broadstairs History. An important part of the charm of Broadstairs & St Peter’s is the wealth of fascinating buildings which preserve the unique history of our town. In today’s podcast, we talk to Sue who has been actively involved in the Broadstairs Society project to update a register of all our local Grade II Listed buildings. These range from the inspiring 11th Century Parish Church of St Peter the Apostle to a row of humble 19th Century wash houses. Included in this register are Lord Holland’s famous follies, elegant 18th Century mansions, distinctive local pubs, several red telephone boxes and lots of quirky flint buildings.
S2 · E2
13 lug 2026
1:04:03

The Bell Ringers of St Peters Church

The History of the Bells of St Peter-in-Thanet Church St Peter’s church has had bells for over 600 years, but it is not known exactly when they were first installed or how many bells there were. A single bell was in the south east corner of the church and it is said that there are signs of wear caused by a bell rope on the wall of the present Lady Chapel. St Peter’s present tower was built in the 15th century at the north west corner of the church, but nothing is known about the bells until the mid-eighteenth century when the parish registers record that the bells were recast from 5 to 6 between 1754 and 1757. The Bells of St Peter’s John Mockett records in his Journal some work done on the bells both during his time as churchwarden at the end of the 18th century and when his father Elijah was churchwarden some years earlier. In 1777 the fourth bell was recast and put up when Elijah Mockett and John Stainer were Churchwardens. In 1798, John Mockett tells us “The parishioners having appointed Mr Thomas Paine and myself churchwardens for St Peters, we put up a new tenor bell, in consequence of the former having laid, for some years, useless.” The churchwardens’ accounts tell us that the bell was transported by boat to and from Mears’ Whitechapel Foundry and the bill for the recasting was £32.15s.9d. The bell ringers meet to practise at St Peter’s on Mondays from 7:00 to 8:30 pm with a special session for beginners from 6:30 to 7:00 pm. New ringers are most welcome to come along and learn how to ring. If you have ever thought you would like to learn to ring, why not come along to on a practice night to see what is involved. You can be any age from early teens onwards and it doesn’t require particular strength. For further information, please contact the Bellringing Captain using the form opposite/below. https://stpeterinthanet.org.uk/c/bell-ringers/
S2 · E1
9 lug 2026
37:13
Stagione 1

Justine and Daisy mother and daughter Creatives of Broadstairs

Justine- I was born and raised in Broadstairs and have always appreciated and lived our little town by the sea. As a youngster I spent most weekends out on my dad’s fishing boat. At school my two loves were sport and art. I did a pre degree in art, lived in Australia for 18 months then came back and became a graphic designer for the creative print shop. Later I taught art and craft at the Thanet college and left to have my daughter Daisy in 2003. I started my decorating business in 2016 which I still do, but it now encompasses the mural work which the creative being inside me really enjoys. My other passion is musical theatre and I have performed in all of our local theatres for over 35 years. Daisy Foster, a singer and dancer from Broadstairs, discusses her life growing up in Thanet, her return after studying in the city and her career and aspirations for working within the performing arts industry.….
S1 · E50
6 lug 2026
40:29

Breastfeeding Counsellor -Sarah

Sarah is a local breastfeeding counsellor who is dedicated in supporting mothers with their breastfeeding journeys. Sarah cares deeply about up to date information and informed choice- whilst cheering on the mothers (and babies) she works alongside with. Instagram: @sarahbfsupport Website: https://sarahturner1.wixsite.com/specialist-breastfee Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BAbgJSUPd/
S1 · E49
2 lug 2026
26:42
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