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Ramsgate Quarterly | Aug-Oct 2015

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CONTENTS Councillors ����������������������������������������� 12 Project Motorhouse ����������������������� 14 Ramsgate Arts Festival ������������������� 16 Ramsgate Sprint ������������������������������� 19 Things To Do ���������������������������������20-22 Events ���������������������������������������������28-31 Local Groups & Clubs �����������������35-37 Published by Community Ad Web Ltd 01843 834160 email info@communityad.co.uk web www.communityad.co.uk The views expressed in any published content are solely those of the contributors. The Publishers and Ramsgate Town Council accept no responsibility for the accuracy of any information contained in the publication. The contents of this magazine including images may not be copied, reproduced, distributed, downloaded or displayed in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Ramsgate Town Council and/or Community Ad Web Ltd. Unless otherwise specified, the authors of the literary and artistic works in the pages in this magazine have asserted their moral right pursuant to Section 77 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of those works. The Publishers reserve the right not to publish a submission or part of a submission that they consider defamatory or otherwise inappropriate for publication.

Inside you will find information on the town, the council, the Mayor, forthcoming events, Ramsgate’s history and the different community groups.

This is the eighth issue of the magazine, which has been published alongside our website; we would like to thank all who have contributed to the magazine and Community Ad for assisting us with its creation.

Send us your pictures of Ramsgate for a chance to have them displayed on the front cover. We look forward to receiving any articles you might wish to submit, plus your letters and views.

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You can send them by email to info@ramsgatetown.org or write to: Ramsgate Town Council, The Custom House, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate, CT11 8LP. Cover photo by Peter Barnett

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Battle of Britain Following the huge success of the 75th Anniversary of Operation Dynamo, the Dunkirk Little Ships Event in May, it follows that we should give a similar event for the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Festival in September.

The Starlite Entertainers and the Community Spirit of Ramsgate have teamed up to stage a very special two-day event to commemorate this amazing historical event, which changed the World forever.

On Saturday, September 19, there will be a Wartime Street Party for the Children of Ramsgate in the King’s Community Theatre in the Town Centre. This is a ticketed event but the tickets are free to the first 75 children, tickets can be found from the Ramsgate Visitor Information Centre in the Custom House on Harbour Parade.

Using the same venue throughout the weekend, a Wartime exhibition will take place Saturday evening from 7.30pm. The 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain Wartime Show including wartime images of Ramsgate on the big screen, this show will take you back to those days 75 years ago with music from the era. It is also hoped to put a small stage in the town centre with similar style of entertainment throughout Saturday, and on Sunday September 20 the traditional town Battle of Britain Parade will take you to Saint George’s Church for the annual service.

A Trip Down Memory Lane Nostalgia Illustrated talk, takes place every third Thursday in the month at 7 for 7.30pm at the King’s Theatre and the following Tuesday at Saint George’s Church Hall as an afternoon matinee at 2.30pm.

For more information contact Ralph Hoult on 07969 672674 or email ralphchoult@gmail.com or t @MrRamsgate

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Ramsgate Croquet Club Summer is now in full swing and so are the many activities at Ramsgate Croquet Club. A number of local groups continue to enjoy our especially laid-on evenings of croquet, followed by a ploughman’s.

In particular, we are pleased to welcome back the U3A this year, thanks to the efforts of Rodney Sutherland, a member of both organisations. In 2014, the U3A enjoyed a total of four two-hour sessions of croquet – so much so that something like four people joined us on a permanent basis.

If your group is interested in paying us a visit, please contact Mrs. Enid Colbear on 01843 868275.

A variety of different competitions are also planned. The first weekend of August sees club members competing for Ramsgate’s own Association Croquet Tournament.

Meanwhile a members’ Family Day is planned for September. Then in the same month, the more experienced and less experienced club players will be paired together in a Mixed Ability Association Croquet Tournament.

Coaching provided by Tony Mockett continues to be popular with members – both beginners and the more experienced - wanting to improve their game. And under the direction of Douglas Cossey, our Junior Section, which meets up every Saturday morning between 10am and 12 noon, is thriving. Hopefully some of them will go on to emulate former Ramsgate juniors Tobi Savage and James Goodbun, both of whom now feature in the world golf croquet rankings.

If all of this has whetted your appetite, then free taster sessions in both golf and association croquet are on offer to members of the public at the Club’s Westcliff Lawns on Royal Parade.

For more information, please contact the Membership Secretary on 01843 604934

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Enjoy Ramsgate’s past, present and future Ramsgate has been on view all over the world, as well as the UK this summer.

As a real earthquake followed the election version, smiling seals basked on the Downs for Spring Watch. The Hotel Inspector’s Albion Sunsets revealed the Town as a class destination, while the little ships bound for Dunkirk again, filled the skyline and grabbed the heartstrings.

Fifty years ago, Ramsgate locals combined to stop the demolition of beautiful historic buildings. One was also the oldest surviving house. Now the Ramsgate Society’s projects are for everyone to enjoy including the gardens, waterfalls, “cliffs” and exquisite

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The Friends of of Ramsgate Seafront So far, this year has been an exciting time for our town!

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Smiling with “Dinosaurs” At the Micro Museum our great summer Smile exhibition is now on with examples from our collection of vintage cameras along with a display of photographs taken by Ramsgate’s own Royal Harbour Photographic Group.

Earlier this year we set up a display in reception of some very old adding machines, calculators and typewriters. Because it predates the main body of our collection, we call it our “pre-history” display and the machines are the “dinosaurs” of calculating and text.

Among these items are an adding machine that was first patented in 1911 and visitors can see the progression from this early design through electronic comptometers and LED (Light Emitting Diode) and LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) calculators before moving on to the more recognisable models.

We also have three examples of early typewriters dating from the 1950s and 60s.

I remember learning to touch type in school on a typewriter like one on show and, in his younger days at work, Mike used an adding machine just like one of those on display (he told me to be sure to add: “It’s not the one from 1911”). I suppose that makes us prehistoric too!

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The Museum closes on 26 September (reopening at Easter 2016) so come along soon and discover our “dinosaurs”, our computer exhibits, the history and the Smile exhibition.

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Your Councillors Central Harbour Ward Councillor Beverly Martin Ecllr-beverly.martin@thanet.gov.uk n07947 589956 Councillor Peter Campbell Epetercampbell49@gmail.com q01843 570368 Councillor Trevor Shonk Etrevor.shonk@kent.gov.uk n07748 685371

Eastcliff Ward Cllr Hunter Stummer-Schmertzing Ecllr-hunter.stummer-schmertzing @thanet.gov.uk q01843 446493

Nethercourt Ward Councillor Jeremy Fairbrass Ecllr-jeremy.fairbrass@thanet.gov.uk n07400 199547 Councillor Lin Fairbrass Ecllr-lin.fairbrass@thanet.gov.uk

Newington Ward Councillor Mo Leys Ecllr-mo.leys@thanet.gov.uk q01843 586333 n07933 339057 Councillor Vince Munday Ecllr-vince.munday@thanet.gov.uk n07436 980990

Councillor Janet Falcon Ecllr-janet.falcon@thanet.gov.uk n07468 979153 Councillor Sarah Larkins Ecllr-sarah.larkins@thanet.gov.uk

Pegwell Ward Councillor Barbara Young Ecllrbarbarayoung@gmail.com

Northwood Ward Councillor Helen Smith Ecllr-helen.smith@thanet.gov.uk n07547 606557

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Project Motorhouse Project MotorHouse is a £5 million community led project to turn the derelict old motor museum on Ramsgate’s West Cliff into the kind of modern facilities which the town currently lacks. The building is currently owned by Thanet District Council but PMH has an option on the site.

When redevelopment is completed, it will provide a lift between the port and the harbour, a restaurant and two bars, a café, three boutique cinemas, a flexible modern theatre, an outdoor theatre/cinema, two function rooms and offices.

Our work is at that irritating stage when an awful lot is going on but very little is visible yet. Hopefully, by the time you read this, we will have shown the public the architect plans for the site.

Many of you are probably aware by now that the recommendation from the structural engineer, the quantity surveyor, Ramsgate Society, Historic England and from TDC’s Mike Humber is that we replace the building’s steel frame. It is badly rusted. We have had to do extensive propping of some key sections and shut part of the West Cliff Promenade.

Originally, we had hoped to simply repair the frame. But it does hold up the side of the main access road to the harbour as well as support the first 40 metres of the West Cliff Promenade, so safety has to come first.

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In addition to the propping, we have made the site secure, repaired the main garden walkway and tidied the gardens; removed the asbestos and the debris; done the utilities, drains and as existing surveys, plus a structural engineer’s report. We have also raised a total of £268,000.

We held a competitive tender process to select an architectural practice and chose award winning East Kent practice, Guy Hollaway Architects. We have begun working with Julie’s Bicycle which sets the Arts Council’s environmental reporting standards. We have partnered with Ellington and Hereson School and done a number of projects together and have applied for a tranche of funding to allow us to do a major project which will combine local heritage with the students acquiring employability and entrepreneurial skills.

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Ramsgate Arts Festival Sat 29 - Mon 31 August Many of you will have been to, or heard of, A Summer Squall, the family-friendly arts festival which has been running each August bank holiday since 2010. Five years in, the festival is growing and this year the name has changed to become the first Ramsgate Festival.

For the first time, we are working together with the harbour bars, to bring a taste of the ‘good old times’ to the seafront, with a big music festival, funfair and street food and craft market. Around and about, in the town centre, on the bandstand, and in Albion and Winterstoke gardens, you’ll find street theatre, music, workshops for all the family and art, mostly all free to take part in. It’s the first of a new festival which we hope will gradually bring many areas and organisations in Ramsgate together, to create a huge town display of what we have to offer – simply the best town in Thanet!

To tempt you to come down to this free festival, here’s a taste of what’s on…

Sat 29 Alabama 3 Acoustic set – the legendary band likely always to be known as the ones that wrote ‘The Sopranos’ theme song.

Nell Bryden – a darling of Radio 2, she has just supported Gary Barlow on a world tour and played with Jools Holland at the Albert Hall.

Sun 30 Street theatre with Rag & Bone, Knuckle and Joint puppeteers and The Dancing DayTrippers

Mon 31 Spooky storytelling, talks and walks and the Sticky People Wedding March, our parade to the beach for bonfire and fireworks!

There will be a big programme of activity, so come on down to the seafront and town to enjoy the very best of Ramsgate.

To find out full details and sign up to news, please visit www.ramsgatearts.org or email us info@ramsgatearts.org Ramsgate Arts is a registered charity 1150096

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Ramsgate Bowls Club Our open Tournament starts on August 3 and finishes early on August 14. We have had to bring the closing date forward due to other events happening at the same time.

This would have caused problems for our competitors and visitors parking.

The date for applications closed in early June but we look forward to receiving applications for next year from any bowlers.

These will be available in the clubhouse after next season starts.

The tournament is always well attended and visitors are very welcome to come and watch. Please do not be put off by the steps as we have a side entrance.

Light refreshments are available and the efforts from the ladies at the club are really appreciated. We always have a great time regardless of the weather.

Over the years, bowls has gained a reputation of being a sport for oldies.

Surprise! Our youngest member is 11 and is a wonderful bowler. The variety of ages and abilities means that the club is a good mix.

We have had the pleasure of welcoming a number of new members this year and hope they continue to enjoy playing. If you would like to try bowls pop in and book up for 4 free taster sessions.

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For 12 years, the Sunbeam Motor Cycle Club organised quarter-mile sprints along the Western Undercliff at Ramsgate. The events drew large crowds to see some of the giants of straight-line sport in the country perform.

Eventually, speeds became too high on the slightly curved, sea front course, with its unforgiving cast-iron railings and limited shut-off area, so Ramsgate passed into history. That was until 2015!

Over the weekend of August 15/16, and for the first time since 1968, the Undercliff will once again echo to the sound of race engines.

A short course will allow demonstrations of bikes of the era, including a number that were stars of the original events, to evoke memories of times past. The chance to ride at this historic venue has been eagerly taken up by many riders, ensuring a fine variety of machinery will be seen and heard over the weekend.

On Government Acre, the clifftop area above the course, further attractions will include a static display of bikes organised by the East Kent Classic Motorcycle Club and Messham’s Wall of Death will hopefully keep its spectacular action contained within its own smaller arena. The Revival will not be just for enthusiasts, as a whole sixties scene will be re-created. There will be a funfair and performances from a top Elvis look-alike and ‘The Revolvers’, a sixties revival band, will provide a sound track for the weekend.

The Revival has the enthusiastic support of the Town Council and admission to everything except the Wall of Death will be free. Ramsgate is well signposted and the event is at CT11 0HE.

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Things to do in Ramsgate The town is fortunate now to have a range of attractions open to the public. Of course we always need more, but there are things to do for various ages and interests. Here are just a few, so if you have not been yet, take a visit and show them off to your visitors and friends!

HISTORY

RAF Manston Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum

Open every day 10am-4pm (hours vary summer/winter, check on 01843 821940) These two airplanes on display are complemented by a huge array of artefacts and supported by a shop and café, all on the historic site of Battle of Britain aircraft. www.spitfiremuseum.org.uk

Ramsgate Tunnels & Operation Dynamo Exhibition

Open all year Wed-Sun, 10am-5pm | Exhibition/Entry Free | Tunnel tours £3-£5 Explore the amazing WWII tunnels which provided shelter for 20,000 people and a new museum about the evacuation of Dunkirk and Ramsgate’s connection. www.ramsgatetunnels.org

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Italianate Greenhouse & Gardens

Open April-Sept, Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm The last remaining part of the house of Sir Moses Montefiore, this small but beautiful Victorian greenhouse is tucked away in King George VI Park. The surrounding garden is open with benches to enjoy the tranquil setting. www.tripadvisor.co.uk

Maritime Museum

Open usually Easter to October but check on 01843 570622 A truly fascinating collection of artefacts and information about Ramsgate’s maritime history, including the meridian line at 5’ 41secs before Greenwich Mean Time. www.ramsgatemaritimemuseum.org

RAF Manston History Museum Open 10am-4pm, every day March-Oct, Sat/Sun Nov-Feb Telling the history of the airfield from 1916 to the present day with a superb collection of vehicles, aircraft and artefacts. www.rafmanston.co.uk

Sailor’s Church

Open every day from 10am-4pm A tiny church on the harbour, built in 1878 for the support and guidance of the boys and men who worked on the fishing smacks.

It is full of touching and interesting memorials to life at sea. www.portoframsgate.co.uk

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The Grange Open Wednesday afternoons 2-5pm with tours by appointment 01843 588840 The home of Augustus Welby Pugin, the architect and designer who is most famous for the interior of the Houses of Parliament and ‘Big Ben’.

The house is stunning and was completed after his death in 1852 and has now been beautifully renovated. www.landmarktrust.org.uk

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Things to do in Ramsgate CHURCHES

St Augustine’s Church & Shrine

Open every day 10am – 4pm Pugin’s church, next door to The Grange and the burial place of the architect and his family. A superb example of Gothic Revival design, which is also a shrine to St Augustine. www.augustineshrine.co.uk

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Open April-September Fridays, Saturdays & Bank Holidays 1-4pm A huge and fascinating collection of vintage computers, games and microelectronics. www.themicromuseum.org.uk

UpDown Gallery

Open Thursday – Sunday 11am to 5pm A selling gallery with monthly exhibitions from international, UK and Thanet artists. A stunning building showing fine contemporary artworks. www.updowngallery.co.uk

York Street Gallery

Open every day, times vary check on 07887 477948 A selling gallery for local artists, with a new exhibition each week. www.yorkstreetgallery.co.uk

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Thanet Lions Club What and who are Lions? A Rugby club, an animal charity? No - Thanet Lions Club is part of Lions Club International, one of the largest service organisations in the world, currently with 1.36 million members, located in 202 countries.

together on Lions projects or provide relief when disaster strikes.

Thanet Lions Club was chartered in 1968 and has now been serving the community for over 47 years. Our motto is ‘ We Serve’. We are a group of ordinary people wishing to provide help and assistance, either by donating money, our time or both to individuals, groups and organisations. Primarily our help goes to the local community, but we do join together with other Lions Clubs in our area, our country and the world when we work

Our donations can be just from a few pounds to hundreds of pounds. Our request for help can be varied. From supporting young people on trips at home and abroad, to donations needed to go towards the purchase of equipment, to providing hampers for families at Christmas. On occasion we receive emergency calls from Surestart and similar organisations requesting children’s clothes, equipment and toys.

Thanet Lions Club runs various fundraising events throughout the year. These include our annual Summer Fete and Dog Show, Quiz, Race and Bingo nights, Murder Mystery evenings and tin shakes.

Left Life membership awards were presented by Lion President Cathy to Charter member Lion Julian Poupard and Lion Barrie Cannon at our recent Charter night again held at the Sir Stanley Gray Right Club members receiving 100% attendance awards at a meeting at the Sir Stanley Gray

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But it as not all work and no play. Lions do have fun! During the year our members have visited the theatre, held a Bar-b-que, had a ‘Garden Party’, attended the St Peters Village Tour and tried our hands at Green Bowls.

To find out more about Thanet Lions Club, visit www.thanetlions.org.uk or f Thanet Lions Club. You would of course be very welcome to pop along to one of our business meetings, held every second Monday of the month at the Sir Stanley Gray Pub, Pegwell Bay. Alternatively, if you think we can help you in any way, call 0845 833 9532. This pride of Lions looks forward to meeting you…

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We have also supported other charities.

In March we can be found ‘donned’ with our canary yellow hats supporting the Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal and last August we provided marshals for the Pilgrims Hospice Starlight Stroll.

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The Obelisk Awards Gala Evening Have you ever watched the Oscars & BAFTA ceremonies and thought what a great experience that would be?

Well now you can experience that in Ramsgate. Once a year the Starlite Entertainers stage a special awards night that recognises the Best of Talent in Thanet and they produce a very special Gala Evening at the King’s Theatre in Ramsgate’s Town Centre. This year the show is on November 28 at 7.30pm.

The show is run just like the TV Awards Gala Evenings with many local celebrities presenting the Awards. The Awards are given to; Best Actress, Best Actor, Best Male & Female Singers, Best Dancers, Best Musical Theatre Production, Best Play, Best Event and there is a Lifetime Achievement Award and also a Special Award.

The show takes the form of a two-hour Variety Show with Award presentations throughout, and is open to one and all. So, if you are a singer, actor, staging a Play or a Musical, running an event or any form of family entertainment, let Ralph Hoult know what, where and when, and we will put you on the list of possible winners for this year’s events.

At last year’s presentation, we had Brenda Blethyn OBE presenting some of the awards, also the three Thanet Mayor’s, Mr Margate, Mandy Winters, Joan Le Mesurier and Shirley Greenwood. We have many national celebrities living in Thanet and they are always willing to help.

For more details call 07969 672674 or email ralphchoult@gmail.com Find him on Facebook f Ralph Hoult Follow on Twitter t @MrRamsgate

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Pick up a copy of Ramsgate Rocks around town for your annual calendar of events.

Many are listed below.

Courtesy of REO Ramsgate Event Organisers AUGUST 2015

Sunday 9 | 9.30am - 1pm Thanet Farmers’ Market Marlowe Academy, Marlowe Way

Wednesday 29 July - 5 | All Day Vivien Little Art Exhibition York Street Gallery

Tuesday 11 | 2.30pm Ramsgate Costumed Walk Royal Harbour of Ramsgate, Maritime Museum

Saturday 1 | 7pm Hey Colossus Ramsgate Music Hall

Wednesday 12 - 19 | All Day David & Cathy Harvey Art Exhibition York Street Gallery

Saturday 1 | 2pm - 5pm Tour of Historic Churchyard St Laurence Church Monday 3 - 8 Ramsgate Open Bowl Tournament Royal Esplanade Tuesday 4 | 2.30pm Ramsgate Costumed Walk Royal Harbour of Ramsgate, West Cliff, meet at lift Wednesday 5 - 12 | All Day Home by the Sea VII (2015) Art Exhibition York Street Gallery Wednesday 5 | 8pm Pub Quiz The Ravensgate Arms, 56-58 King Street Saturday 8 | 2pm - 5pm Annual St Laurence Fair St. Laurence Church, Churchyard & Parish Hall, live music, stalls & BBQ

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Wednesday 12 | 8pm Pub Quiz The Ravensgate Arms, 56-58 King Street Thursday 13 | 7pm - 8pm East Kent Mencap Sportivate Bounce Ramsgate Leisure Centre Saturday 15 - 16 | All Day The Ramsgate Sprint Revival Government Acre & the Western Under Cliff Saturday 15 | 2pm - 4.30pm Mayor’s Charity Garden Cream Tea King George VI Memorial Park Saturday 15 | 7 for 7.30pm Fun Quiz Night St. George’s Church Hall, Broad Street Monday 17 Lark in the Park GloGen Government Acre West Cliff

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Tuesday 18 | 2.30pm Ramsgate Costumed Walk Town Centre, by Halifax Bank

Saturday 29 | 9pm Congo Natty “The Revolution” Ramsgate Music Hall

Wednesday 19 - 26 | All Day Mary Nuttall Art Exhibition York Street Gallery

Saturday 29 - 31 Ramsgate Festival Around Ramsgate. The town’s annual festival with entertainment on the harbour and around town, with music, theatre, funfair, food & craft market and lots more. Follow on facebook or go to www.ramsgatearts.org

Wednesday 19 | 8pm Pub Quiz The Ravensgate Arms, 56-58 King Street Thursday 20 | 7 for 7.30pm Old Ramsgate: A Trip Down Memory Lane A Celebration of Ramsgate The King’s Theatre Club, King St, Tickets £3.50 Friday 21 - 23 Contra Pop Festival by Extra Normal Records Ramsgate Beach. Three days of great music.

Tickets are free but best book in advance on www.eventbrite.co.uk Saturday 22 | 3pm Ramsgate Cemetery Tour Ramsgate Cemetery, Cecilia Road Saturday 22 - 23 Cinque Ports Mayor’s Bowls Tournament Royal Esplanade Tuesday 25 | 2.30pm Ramsgate Costumed Walks East Cliff meet Albion Gardens Wednesday 26 - 2 September | All Day Chris Warner Art Exhibition York Street Gallery

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Tell us about your local event email info@communityad.co.uk or call 01843 834160

Tuesday 1 | 7.30pm - 1am Jungle Brothers Ramsgate Music Hall Wednesday 2 - 9 | All Day Jane Wright & Jane Jennings Art Exhibition York Street Gallery Wednesday 2 | 8pm Pub Quiz The Ravensgate Arms, 56-58 King Street Saturday 3 | 2pm Ramsgate Cemetery Tour Ramsgate Cemetery, Cecilia Road Saturday 5 | 10am - 12noon Tours of Historic St Laurence Church Over 1,000 years of history, superb stained glass windows and intriguing stories.

Refreshments available.

Wednesday 26 | 8pm Pub Quiz The Ravensgate Arms, 56-58 King Street

Sunday 6 | 10am - 4.30pm The Model Ships Rally The West Cliff Boating Pool by Ramsgate Vikings Model Boats Club www.ramsgatevikingsmbc.co.uk

Wednesday 26 | 7.30pm Cuz Ramsgate Music Hall

Wednesday 9 - 16 | All Day Anne Sulca U3A Art Exhibition York Street Gallery

Thursday 27 | 7pm - 8pm East Kent Mencap Sportivate Bounce Ramsgate Leisure Centre

Saturday 12 Heritage Open Days St Laurence Church

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Saturday 12 Tower Tours St Laurence Church

Wednesday 23 | 7pm Come and Sing Money Songs St. George’s Church Hall

Wednesday 9 | 8pm Pub Quiz The Ravensgate Arms, 56-58 King Street

Friday 25 | 7pm Fun Quiz Night St. Lawrence Parish Hall, Broad Street

Saturday 12 | 10am - 5pm Ramsgate Handmade & Vintage Crafts Fairs Pier Yard

Wednesday 30 - 7 | All Day John Bloomfield & Sally Harris Art Exhibition York Street Gallery

Sunday 13 | 10am - 4.30pm Addington Historic Street Fair Addington Street

Wednesday 30 | 8pm Pub Quiz The Ravensgate Arms, 56-58 King Street

Sunday 13 | 9.30am - 1pm Thanet Farmers’ Market Marlowe Academy, Marlowe Way Sunday 13 | 10am - 4pm Quadrilateral Art Exhibition Vale Square Victorian Garden Party, Vale Square Monday 14 | 7pm - 9pm REO Ramsgate Event Organisers Bi-monthly Meeting The Custom House, Harbour Parade

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OCTOBER 2015 Saturday 3 | 10am - 12noon Tours of historic St. Laurence Church Over 1,000 years of history, superb stained glass windows and intriguing stories.

Refreshments.

Wednesday 7 | 8pm Pub Quiz The Ravensgate Arms, 56-58 King Street

Wednesday 16 | 7.30pm Ramsgate Society Meeting: Deal With It St. George’s Church Hall

Saturday 10 | 10am - 5pm Ramsgate Handmade and Vintage Crafts Fairs Pier Yard

Wednesday 16 - 23 | All Day Quadrilateral Art Exhibition York Street Gallery

Sunday 11 | 9.30am - 1pm Thanet Farmers’ Market Marlowe Academy, Marlowe Way

Wednesday 16 | 8pm Pub Quiz The Ravensgate Arms, 56-58 King Street

Wednesday 14 | 8pm Pub Quiz The Ravensgate Arms, 56-58 King Street

Thursday 17 | 7pm for 7.30pm Old Ramsgate: A Trip Down Memory Lane Building of a Town - Ramsgate The King’s Community Theatre Club, King Street, Ramsgate. Tickets £3.50

Wednesday 14 - 21 | All Day Julian Lovegrove Art Exhibition York Street Gallery

Wednesday 23 - 30 | All Day Carl Hawkins Art Exhibition York Street Gallery

Thursday 15 | 7pm for 7.30pm Old Ramsgate: A Trip Down Memory Lane Shops & Shopping The King’s Community Theatre Club, King Street, Ramsgate. Tickets £3.50

Wednesday 23 (8pm) Pub Quiz The Ravensgate Arms, 56-58 King Street

Thursday 15 | 7.30pm Acid Mothers Temple Ramsgate Music Hall

Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum Saturday 17 | 7pm for 7.30pm The R.E.G Fun Quiz Night St. George’s Church Hall, Broad Street Bring your own drinks & glasses. £5

The Airfield, Manston Rd Ramsgate CT12 5DF

Wednesday 21 | 7.30pm Ramsgate Society Meeting St George’s Church Hall Members Evening

Opening Times 10am-5pm April to Oct 10am-4pm Nov to March

Wednesday 21 | 8pm Pub Quiz The Ravensgate Arms, 56-58 King Street Wednesday 21 - 28 | All Day Cathy Trinder Art Exhibition York Street Gallery Friday 23 | 7.30pm Eaves Ramsgate Music Hall Saturday 24 | 10am - 12noon Tours of historic St. Laurence Church St. Laurence Church - Over 1,000 years of history, superb stained glass windows and intriguing stories. Refreshments available Wednesday 28 - 4 | All Day Martin Cheek Art Exhibition York Street Gallery Wednesday 28 | 8pm Pub Quiz The Ravensgate Arms, 56-58 King Street Friday 30 | 7.30pm - 10.30pm East Kent Mencap Annual Halloween Dance The Red Arrow Club Saturday 31 | 6.30pm for 7pm Halloween Masked Themed Dinner plus Bingo Oak Hotel - £22 per guest

www.spitfiremuseum.org.uk

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The Spitfire & Hurricane Museum is a unique site which not only displays the two iconic war planes themselves but also a whole host of objects and artefacts which help tell the story of life in and around Ramsgate during WWII. An absolute must if you live in the area, and best of all, it’s FREE!

Westgate & Birchington Golf Club

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Full membership at competitive rates Green fee visitors welcome Society packages available Golf coaching • Bar & restaurant Club house facilities available for hire Westgate and Birchington is a clifftop course of 4825 yards with stunning views over the sea.

It is suitable for players of all ages.

Green fees visitors & societies are welcome at very competitive rates for golf on the Kent coast.

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Some Starlite Entertainers Productions and Old Ramsgate Nostalgia Evenings are staged at the King’s Community Theatre Club, King Street, Ramsgate to the rear of the Red Lion pub in the town centre

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PRIMARY ExhIbITION 2015 -

OPERATION DYNAMO Visit the exhibition which tells the story of the greatest maritime evacuation in history, without getting your feet wet.

bATTlE Of fRANcE

wIThDRAwAl TO DuNkIRk

ThE EvAcuATION

lANDINg IN ENglAND

The Defence of the Nation Museum and Education Centre opened within the Ramsgate Tunnels in May this year. The primary exhibit, the story of ‘Operation Dynamo’ has been extremely well received with visitor numbers well into their thousands.

OPENINg TIMES: Wednesday - Sunday:

10.00am - 4.30pm Children (under 16) must be accompanied by an adult.

Visitor groups welcome FREE ADMISSION

TIME TO vOluNTEER? If you can spare a few hours each week we’d love to hear from you.

Please call Robin on 07591 049788.

lOcATION:

Come along and find out more about this pivotal moment in World War Two when the greatest evacuation in the history of warfare took place and why.

Read how the ‘Little Ships’ which sailed from Ramsgate helped save the lives of 338,226 servicemen. Find out how the German army forced the British Expeditionary Force, along with their Belgian and French counterparts into a fighting withdrawal to the beaches and port of Dunkirk. View the many artefacts on show, kindly loaned and donated to the Museum. And learn just how the people of Thanet and auxiliary services who rallied to the cause in a magnificent display of courage under adversity did so much to save so many.

Future exhibits will focus on the many other significant events which took place during World War Two. Amongst our many objectives, we intend to place Thanet, its people & heritage squarely on the map as a location of both historical & strategic importance.

The Ramsgate Tunnels, Marina Esplanade, Ramsgate.

DEfENcE Of ThE NATION Museum and Education Centre

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Special Interest & Heritage Groups Miss Ramsgate Organisation Organising Miss Ramsgate and the Court to appear at events, fundraising etc. 07798 677140 01843 581077 | rogma.pearce@tiscali.co.uk Monkton Nature Reserve & Thanet Observatory John Hislop | monkton.stargazers@gmail.com 01843 822666 | www.monkton-reserve.org Old Gaffers Association robertjan.holden@btinternet.com 01843 582997 | Robert Holden www.oldgafferassociation.org Old Motor & Motorcycle Club peterharveysunroofs@tiscali.co.uk 01304 614412 | Peter Harvey.

Over 60s Club Open 2-4pm Fridays. 01843 591071 St George’s Church Hall, Broad Street CT11 8QR Ramsgate & Manston RAF Air Cadets Aviation-based training for young men and women between 12 - 20yrs. 01843 825194 2433@aircadets.org | Flt Lt Geoff Hobbs-East RAFVR(T) | www.ramsgateaircadets.info Ramsgate Active Retirement Association Weekly programme of varied activities for all interests. shirley.hingley@homecall.co.uk / 01843 581650 Ramsgate Arts Produce and run arts events and festivals. info@ramsgatearts.org / 07939 542990 / Suzy Humphries. www.ramsgatearts.org Ramsgate Costumed Walks Around Ramsgate, during July/August.

01843 580832 | Janet Reid.

Ramsgate Historical Society ramsgatehistoricalsociety@hotmail.co.uk.

Facebook: Ramsgate Historical Society

Ramsgate Montefiore Heritage Revealing and preserving the heritage of Sir Moses Montefiore. ramsgatemontefioreheritage@outlook.com Diana da Costa www.ramsgatemontefioreheritage.org.uk Ramsgate & Broadstairs Sea Cadet Corps For boys & girls 10 - 18 yrs Every Tues & Thurs 7pm amandawass74@msn.com | 07925 968573

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Local Groups & Clubs

Ramsgate Seaside Shuffle Organise regular jazz concerts in town. rv@tuopregor.plus.com 01843 596789 | Ron Sheldrake Ramsgate Society Caring for the heritage and visual appeal of Ramsgate. 01843 582997 robertjan.holden@btinternet.com www.ramsgate-society.org.uk Ramsgate Vikings Model Boat Club Meeting Thurs and Sun 9.30-11 every week throughout the year. The promotion and encouragement of all aspects of model boat construction and sailing for all age groups.

Secretary e-t-a48@outlook.com St George’s Music Group Every 2nd Wednesday 7.30pm St George’s Church Hall, Broad Street CT11 8QR Starlite Entertainment Produce ‘Make Me A Star’ talent shows and other entertainment events, running now for over 30 years. ralphchoult@gmail.com 07969 672674 | Ralph Hoult Thanet Speakers Club Based at the Royal Temple Yacht Club. d.weale@btinternet.com | 01843 592221 Doug Weale | www.thanetspeakersclub.org.uk

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Local Groups & Clubs Community & Event Groups Addington Street Historical Fair A street fair in what was the main shopping street in Ramsgate. phyllisleaney@gmail.com 01227 765252 | Phyllis Leaney

Friends of St Augustine’s Supporting the church and its programme of events and projects. Mick Roberts info@augustinefriends.co.uk | 01843 592071

Alfie Gough Charitable Trust Organise various events raising funds for families. info@alfiestrust.com | 07748 573042 Sarah Gough | www.alfiestrust.com

Friends of St George’s Church Run events in aid of St George’s Restoration Appeal | www.stgeorgeschurchramsgate.org

Bygone Days Historical Group Organise Thanet At War. cousinsangel@sky.com 01843 594425 | 07782 222790 | Angela Cousins www.bygonedaysramsgate.co.uk.

Friends of Ellington Park Fundraise for facilities and run events in the park. friendsofellingtonpark@gmail.com 07577 852797 | Beverley Perkins Friends of Montefiore Woodland Looking after the woodland around the synagogue on Ramsgate Road. montefiorewoodland@gmail.com 01843 604081 Friends of Ramsgate Seafront Campaigning to improve the seafront. info@friendsoframsgateseafront.co.uk 07835 075456 | Kandy Jones Facebook: The Friends of Ramsgate Seafront Friends of Ramsgate Tunnels Helping to keep the Tunnels open, fundraising, running tours etc. admin@ramsgatetunnels.org 01843 588255 | Jocelyn McCarthy

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Friends of St Laurence Church Ramsgate’s oldest church, running events, fundraising, projects. stlaurenceteam@tiscali.co.uk Ramsgate Carnival Group Organise annual Carnival Parade through Ramsgate. jennyroyce1942@googlemail.com 01843 592900 | Jenny Royce Ramsgate Skate Park Project Developing better facilities for young people. ramsgateskatepark@yahoo.co.uk 07808 789386 | Maxine Morgan.

Ramsgate Town Team Activities and events to improve Ramsgate town. info@ramsgatetownteam.org.uk.

Facebook: Ramsgate Town Team Thanet Hard of Hearing Club Meet 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at St George’s Hall 2.30 - 4pm. mumbattery@hotmail.com | Joyce Battery Western Undercliff Regeneration Group Restoring the chine and improving beach facilities. westernundercliff@hotmail.co.uk 07808 789386 | Maxine Morgan. Facebook: Western Undercliff / Artificial Beach

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Sports Facilities Cycle Hire 01843 449055. Harbour Chocolate Lounge, Military Road CT11 9LG Montefiore Tennis Courts Courts for public hire. 01843 594804 Montefiore Avenue CT11 8BD Ramsgate Bowls Club thejack@aol.com / 01843 584850.

The Green, Royal Esplanade CT11 0HE Ramsgate Croquet Club Mon-Sun 9.30am to dusk May-Oct, play all year except Jan/Feb. 01843 588878 jwindoors@googlemail.com Westcliff Lawns, Royal Esplanade CT11 OHA

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With small class sizes and exceptional facilities, St Lawrence College provides outstanding opportunities for all pupils academically, in sport, and in the arts.

Junior School Open Day: Fri 2 October 2015 Senior School Open Day: Sat 3 October 2015 T: 01843 572931 E: admissions@slcuk.com www.slcuk.com St Lawrence College, College Road, Ramsgate, Kent CT11 7AE 38

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“The most highly recommended nursery school in Ramsgate” www.daynurseries.co.uk

Elms Nursery School

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Your child’s future is at the centre of our work

Places are now available for the new term starting September 2015. We also have a limited number of places available now.

Please contact us for availability.

Safe, clean and homely environment maintaining core family values.

Outstanding partnership working supports the needs of individual children and their families (Ofsted, 2010)

Flexible baby, toddler and childcare between 7am and 7pm supports busy families. Ad hoc childcare is also available.

Call or just drop in to visit us Elms Nursery School, 8 Richmond Road, Ramsgate CT11 9QP 01843 852727 | elmsnurseryschool@live.co.uk

★★★★★ Food and Hygiene awarded by the Local Authority Childcare vouchers accepted

www.elmsnurseryschool.co.uk