It’s a big day for Ramsgate, with our very own date on the calendar to celebrate all the fantastic businesses, talent, and people in our much-loved town. The agenda is jam-packed, and while sadly it’s not possible to highlight everything (that would require its own newsletter), I advise you to check out the full itinerary and get involved. The weather may or may not be on our side, but a little bit of rain won’t dampen our spirits. You’ll find me hanging out in my shop all weekend, so come and say hello on your adventures around town.
Don’t miss out, until next week - EJP x
⚓ Ramsgate Day
Sat 5 Jul, 10am - 5pm / Across town
Celebrate all things Ramsgate with this all-day event that brings locals together through music, markets, and much more. Highlights this year include a Teenage Market (featuring goods sold by young entrepreneurs), a main stage bursting with performances, a vintage trail along Addington Street, and local films showcasing at Silvers Showbar. You can check out the full programme here.
🎨 Strange Animation by Chris Vervain
Sat 5 Jul - Wed 9 Jul (Closed Mon), 11am - 4pm / York Street Gallery
Visual artist Chris Vervain has taken over York Street Gallery with her bright and bold acrylic canvases and giclée prints. Catch it before it goes…
🎟 Free
🖼️ The Ramsgate Affordable Print Fair
Sat 5 Jul - Mon 7 Jul, 12 - 6pm / Front Room Gallery
The Ramsgate Affordable Print Fair continues this week with a Private View tonight from 6pm - 9pm. Shop 25 local artists with works priced between £50 and £200.
🎟 Free
🔦 Ramsgate Tunnels: Overground Underground Tour
Sun 6 Jul, 11.30am - 2pm / Meet at The Sailor’s Church
Ramsgate's famous wartime tunnel tours are back for the summer. Join the team for a guided walk above and below ground, following in the footsteps of those who rushed for cover during the Second World War.
🎟 £15 / Book here
🕵️ Ramsgate Costumed Walk
Tue 8 Jul, 7pm / Meet at Halifax Bank, Queen Street
Explore Ramsgate’s historical buildings and meet famous characters from the past in this volunteer-led guided tour.
🎟 £2 voluntary donation
📽️ Film | Blue Road: The Edna O'Brien Story
Wed 9 Jul, 7pm / Ramsgate Community Cinema
93-year-old Irish writer Edna O'Brien recounts her controversial life, novels, love affairs, and stardom through personal journals.
🎟 Pay-what-you-can at the door
🍦 New Opening: Scoop by Staple
Sat 5 Jul, 11am - 6pm / Scoop
Following the successful launch of their new cafe last weekend, the team at Staple have already given their old site a makeover. Enter Scoop - a takeaway soft-serve spot open Thu - Sun. I hope there are Flakes…
🛋️ Addington Street Vintage Trail
Sat 5 - Sun 6 Jul, 10am - 4pm / Addington Street
I *might* be biased, but nothing beats the Addington Street Vintage Trail. Good vibes, great secondhand shopping, and fashion and homeware bargains to be had from local shops and sellers, including Our Curated Abode (that’s me!), Magpie Vintage, Top of the Shops, Pip Jolley and Friday Vintage Club.
🎟 Free
👖 Treasure Trove at Gather &
Sun 6 Jul, 10am - 3pm / Gather &
I spy a shopping stretch. Once you’re done with Addington Street, head down Jacob’s Ladder and on to Gather & for their pre-loved sale, where you can grab coffee and snacks alongside clothes and bric-a-brac.
🎟 Free
🧶 Ramsgate Handmade & Vintage Fair
Sun 6 Jul, 11am - 4pm / Harbour Parade
In this case, three isn’t a crowd. Complete the day with Ramsgate’s monthly maker market with locally-produced, handmade and vintage goodies galore.
🎟 Free
💇🏽 New Opening: Salt House
Wed 9 Jul, from 11am / 12 Queen Street
Much-loved, inclusive barbers Salt House are heading to the town centre after 3 years at the Honeysuckle Inn. Watch this space for shop developments and book your appointment or walk in from Wednesday…
🎤 Fat Tuesday
Sun 6 Jul, 3pm / Queen’s Head
Keep the weekend vibes going with Kent-based band Fat Tuesday, who’ll be gracing pub-goers with country, blues and rock tunes outside (weather permitting) at the Queen’s Head.
🎟 Free
📝 1 Million Quizzes B.C: A quiz by Mr Teds
Tue 8 Jul, 8pm / Horse & Groom
Pubs have really upped their quiz games lately, and this one from Mr Teds is paving the way. Expect the unexpected amongst standard quiz questions, and don’t forget to impress the quizmaster.
🎟 £3
🎶 SupaJammin
Thu 10 Jul, 6pm / Ramsgate Music Hall
Discover the new best thing in music from Level 3 SupaJam Canterbury students. From indie to a D'n'B DJ, there’s a genre for all.
🎟 £5.50 / Book here
🧑🍳 Starting a Restaurant Business in Ramsgate
Thu 10 Jul, 3 - 4pm / Ramsgate Space
Fancy chowing down on some top-notch business advice? Seabird’s Stuart Langley will be talking strategies for hospitality businesses at this week’s business session. Learn how to boost revenue, build a team, & streamline operations.
🎟 Free / Book here
🥁 Weekly Drumming with Samba Ya Wantsum
Thu 10 Jul, 5.30 - 7.30pm / Salvation Army Hall
Join percussion band Samba Ya Wantsum for a new experience of funky drumming. No experience needed, and free for all to get in the groove. I love this town!
🎟 Free
✍️ Still Life Drawing with Emily Henson
Thu 10 Jul, 6pm - 8pm / Our Curated Abode
Get creative with stylist Emily Henson (and me!) for an evening of still life drawing and conversation. Emily will style the space, I’ll provide the drinks and snacks, and together we’ll teach you techniques for creating your next masterpiece.
🎟 £35 / Book here
✍️ The Negroni Talks - Quality Streets: How Do We Ensure That Ramsgate's Future Is Sweet?
Thu 10 Jul, 6.30pm / Gather &
Sip negronis at this Campari-sponsored event and discuss overlooked issues in Ramsgate with guest speakers Councillor Jane Hetherington (Ramsgate Town Council), Scott Grady (Haptic Architects), Louise Brooks (Ramsgate Space) and Duarte Lobo Antunes (A IS FOR ARCHITECTURE). Cheers to some lively debate!
🎟 from £16.96 / Book here
🧘♀️Laughter Yoga
Sat 5 Jul, 10am / Albion Gardens
Chuckle your way to chilling out with Sylvia Tillman and her series of laughter exercises that release feel-good hormones, uplift your mood, and help combat stress and pain.
🎟 Free
🍹 Cocktail Masterclass
Sat 5 Jul, 3 - 5pm / Albion House
Learn how to shake, stir and sip your own choice of 3 cocktails with resident mixologist Liam.
🎟 £50 / Book here
🍷 Ramsgate Day @ Penelope
Sat 5 Jul, from 5pm / Penelope
Ramsgate Day turns into Ramsgate Evening with beats, wine and snacks at Penelope. Jonny Fryer will be digging into Brazilian records and playing his brand new album ‘Saudade’ in full, before handing over to Daniel Spencer for a late-night deep house set.
🎟 Free
5 THINGS TO KNOW…
Heritage Lab have officially launched the Old Wine Warehouse, featuring a coworking space, performance venue, and soon-to-arrive hospitality space.
Want to brighten up someone’s day? You can now pick up fresh blooms at Ramsgate Station from Margate Flowers every Thu and Fri, 10am - 9pm.
Pie Factory are on the hunt for a bassist and guitarist to perform at Margate Soulfest. Details here.
The NAO Santa María - a replica of the ship Christopher Columbus sailed in - is coming to Ramsgate this July.
A new rooftop bar, Noa, is soon to open at The Granville Theatre. I’ve heard they’ll be providing the ultimate cocktail and pizza combo.