2016-04-18 13:12
I have lived in Thanet for over thirty years, my wife was born here so between us we have many memories of Margate. In all those years I have never seen people taking pictures of the beautif… Read More
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blog about Margate Ramsgate Thanet Kent sun sea and sand. Also me coping with Multiple Sclerosis and my wheelchair antics.
2016-04-14 09:37
GWCT Woodcock Watch Blog: 2015 Woodcock Ringing Round-Up: Chris Heward with woodcock by Chris Heward Ringing is one of the most basic, yet most useful, tools available to ornithologists… Read More
2016-04-06 16:01
I have never entered a post to Good Fences before Nor have I ever doubled up on posts to Meme's but seeing as this is the day for firsts here goes.This post is for Skywatch Friday as well as… Read More
2016-04-02 22:32
Due to family commitment' s I never left the house until after four o'clock. We had to take Heathers sister back to Westgate and as we drove from Cliftonville (I had to check the ship's) pas… Read More
2016-04-01 22:02
It is as if the covers have been removed from the furniture in some National Trust treasure after the winter, Margate is coming back from it's winter break and has been revitalized for the s… Read More
2016-03-31 18:47
I cannot believe another week has evaporated and it is time for Skywatch Friday posts again.Having been indoors all day we grabbed the camera and headed out for the last chance to capture so… Read More
2016-03-30 15:42
I am sat at home watching the garden birds from the dining room window and the sun is steaming through the window and it is very warm but outside it is a bit to chilly for me sitting in the… Read More
2016-03-30 15:42
I am sat at home watching the garden birds from the dining room window and the sun is steaming through the window and it is very warm but outside it is a bit to chilly for me sitting in the… Read More
2016-03-28 21:07
The second Teynham Local Produce Market will take place this Saturday 2nd April 10-1. Stalls include silver jewellery, textiles, vintage furniture and bric-a-brac, artisan bread, patisseri… Read More
2016-03-25 16:10
It is Good Friday and because the weather was fine we went out for a ride. In Deal we spotted a circus and took a couple of shots of the big top and the blue sky for today's Skywatch Friday… Read More
2016-03-23 12:27
I really cant believe it is a week sin my last post. I know I have been posting on my Disabled Don Blog but I have been naughty not posting anything about Thanet. So this is my Wordless Wedn… Read More
2016-03-21 11:24
I love this track it is my go to karaoke song Read More
2016-03-16 13:36
I have never Posted for Wordless Wednesday before so here goes. Some of the beauty from the town I call home Margate on the very tip of the English coast .Margate Harbour from The Kings Step… Read More
2016-03-14 16:15
I have never posted in Mosaic Monday before but here goes. I found an online photo editor that created this collage. I tried several but settled on http://www.fotor.com/I found this meme via… Read More
2016-03-10 19:00
I have gone through some photo's of last years visit to Margates wonderful Dreamland Park. Dreamland Margateme having a good day even if I never got on any ridesI had intended to take… Read More
2016-03-09 14:17
I love this track it is my go to karaoke song Read More
2016-03-07 22:57
I love singing when I was able to get to church I was the one with the wonky voice singing the wrong words but somehow it lifted my spirit. I enjoyed myself and when I tripped over the… Read More
2016-03-07 22:50
I was speaking to Ross Andrews earlier today and he was preparing for Easter. I may have given up shaving for Lent but I also quit shaving for Dry January well it was easier than stopping dr… Read More
2016-03-07 13:08
Albarino Tapas Bar and Restaurant is somewhere I discovered via Twitter. Social Media is fantastic for people like me to discover new places to visit and I hope I can get to visit them soon… Read More
2016-03-03 21:10
I spend a lot of time on the computer trying to Promote Thanet hence the name of this blog, I found a new Thanet Business via my contacts on Twitter. See social media works without twitter I… Read More
2016-03-03 15:33
I have just spent a very pleasant couple of hours sat next to the radiator gazing out to the garden watching the antics of all the different birds. At one stage the apple tree in next doors… Read More
2016-02-26 11:51
From Twitter :IT SEEMS EVERYONE IS PROMOTING POW THANET visit the website now and visit them on Twitter I Dream of Flying will be great friday 11th - Sunday 13th March, resort studios, … Read More
2016-02-25 20:56
I have google ads enabled on all of my blogs and when I saw a post on twitter entitled What are the most expensive keywords in Google I thought I dont know anything about what it costs. It t… Read More
2016-02-24 17:43
From TwitterMargateWinterGardens @margatewg Still some tickets left to this hair-raising stage extravaganza @circusofhorrors on… Read More
2016-02-24 13:54
Saw this on the Trust website http://www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/jobsFind out more about exciting job and volunteer opportunities with Kent Wildlife Trust. Face to Face Recruiter Locat… Read More
2016-02-24 12:46
With all the rantings going on between opposing sides on the EU BREXIT it is easy to forget the world carries on. One thing that has been of concern to me recently is Women. As a red blooded… Read More
2016-02-22 16:39
From Twitter Ramsgate Town @RamsgateTown Have you picked up a copy of the new Ramsgate Rocks? Now at the Visitor Information Centre! Ramsgate Tourist Information Cen… Read More
2016-02-18 16:00
this made me smile, I dont have a smart phone but now when people call to visit they spend more time on their phone than with me. I am not moaning just pointing out our lives have become le… Read More
2016-02-17 15:58
I spend a lot of time on Twitter and often retweet what the Bay Tree Hotel posted The Bay Tree Broadstairs are delighted and proud to announce that we have been successful in winning t… Read More
2016-02-17 13:58
Power of Women present A ROOM OF ONE'S OWN as part of the celebrations around International Women's Day 2016. A festival of world-class performance. Live, local and yours for the taking! In… Read More
2016-02-17 13:31
From TwitterVisit the Pie Factory Music website for details. I have visited the Margate venue but never knew knew about the Music Pie Factory project in Ramsgate. Thanet International… Read More
2016-02-17 10:28
FROM FACEBOOK We're excited to announce Dane Valley Woods has won our grant proposal with a guaranteed £8,000 but we could win more with your help! Tesco's Bags of Help scheme… Read More
2016-02-16 11:01
I have known Ron Scott for a good few years and always try and promote his huge Antique warehouse. Last week when I saw a tweet by his son Ben on twitter saying that they had leaflets for lo… Read More
2016-02-12 10:08
I found out about the Broadstairs Blues Bash via twitterTheir bio reads :-FREE Blues Festival in Broadstairs, Kent, UK. 8th Anniversary Festival, Fri 19 - Sun 21 February 2016. Cool UK &&hell…Read More
2016-02-08 18:41
I found this on twitterLove Your Beach! Walpole Bay beach clean from 10.30am on Valentine's Day. Show some love on Sun 14 Feb #Cliftonville Read More
2016-02-07 15:49
Balls to Cancer is there to support families and sufferers alike as they deal with cancer they host many fundraising events and awareness campaigns with many famous faces to help bring aware… Read More
2016-02-06 17:03
Another Faversham based post, once again about the Grain Store Studio.I have been chatting on Twitter Grain Store Studio @GStoreStudio and want to promote this as… Read More
2016-02-03 11:24
The Turner centre is host to Joachim Koester' first exhibition here in the UK. The artist who works out of New York was educated at The Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Denma… Read More
2016-02-03 10:31
i know its not a Thanet post but I was born in Faversham so dont moan. I worked very close to this building 25 years ago so feel a connection. Visit their website HERE Read More
2016-02-02 15:16
We are recruiting for an Assistant Community Gardener/ Grower Follow Windmill Community Gardens on Facebook Read More
2016-02-02 11:56
Brand new and #exciting for 2016. Young Gunz- same fun but no bruises! call to book 01843 866035 @QuexPaintballMy Children and Grandsons love paintballing and I known they will be freq… Read More
2016-02-02 09:25
From the TDC website via A Better CliftonvilleOn 19 January 2016, the council’s Cabinet made a further five year selective licensing designation in respect of parts of Cliftonville W… Read More
2016-02-01 17:12
When I first moved to Thanet many years ago Ramsgate was the home of whoever it was that imported Volkswagen cars. I can remember various locations where the cars were stored awaiting shipme… Read More
2016-02-01 14:55
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2016-02-01 14:05
visit Bernies Choc Bar @BsChocBar to see some #amazingart We are so lucky to have so much art available in Margate check out this #HerosAndVillains exhibition now on at Bernies Ch… Read More
2016-02-01 11:10
Plinth is proud to present the inaugural show at the new gallery and pop-up space, of paintings by Tim Stocks.4 February at 18:00 to 14 February at 17:00 “I started painting abo… Read More
2016-01-25 11:32
Dane Valley Woods are having our annual task day from 10am until 1pm on Sunday 31st Jan. As usual, we are meeting at our HQ site, in the Dane Valley allotments at the end of St. Peter's fo… Read More
2016-01-20 18:53
East Kent Artists Open Houses will be back in October visit the WEBSITE HERE Read More
2016-01-12 23:39
I see Cameron in the same position as Maggie with the miners. To much power and a government hell bent on reform. Tory ministers claim undying support for the NHS but are dismantling o… Read More
2016-01-08 23:02
I have been in bed all day with another infection messing with my Multiple Sclerosis. I have been channel hopping between bouts of sleep. I watched the news then some darts with naps between… Read More
2016-01-06 10:30
Made In Margate is an apolitical secular group of independent applied and fine artists based in and around Margate & East Kent.The group offers informal support to ar… Read More
2016-01-05 18:03
2016-01-04 16:02
Last year, over half a million of you took part in #BigGardenBirdwatch – get involved!To help you get ready for Big Garden Birdwatch on 30-31 January, we'll send you a free Big Garden… Read More
2015-12-29 23:29
I have been in bed all day today my multiple sclerosis has reduced my body to a gibbering wreck, I had to go in the wheelchair to cross the landing earlier. I use a zimmer frame normally and… Read More
2015-12-24 13:52
Ross Andrews wishing THE WHOLE WORLD a Merry Christmas from Margate has sand Art is a worldwide favourite.See his website hereLike him on Facebook Follow him on Twitter Read More
2015-12-17 11:55
LATE NIGHT Christmas shopping on Cliff Terrace this Saturday! Join us & @haeckels_ @FortsCafe @roostmargate #Margate Read More
2015-12-17 11:27
2015-12-09 15:05
I have written on this in the past so wont go into great detail, I was browsing ebay earlier. I discovered a book I would love to buy. It was five pounds fifty plus P&P. checked other au… Read More
2015-12-09 14:33
Next Made in Margate Meeting at Viking Gallery on 17th Dec 2015 7pm. Confirm your place Read More
2015-11-20 18:12
@MargateOldTown Indoor Christmas #Vintage #Craft Fair Sat & Sun 28-9 Nov Interested? For a Stall Call 07976 051915 Read More
2015-11-20 17:42
ART JUMBLE @MargateOldTownStalls £10 29 Nov sell swap buy call 07976 051915 Read More
2015-11-10 19:52
Rockfeedback Concerts and Moshi Moshi join forces to unveil a new musical day out entitled By The Sea.Taking place in the newly-refurbished Ballroom, By The Sea plays matchmaker to the mos… Read More
2015-11-10 16:36
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2015-11-08 13:01
12 November 2015Fashion Show at Winter GardensTickets £22 each – Telephone 01843 234507 / 862225Found this on the East Kent Hospitals WebsiteTrustwide Therapies Recruitmen… Read More
2015-10-16 13:20
As we drove up Fort Hill past the Turner Contemporary I saw this Flint faced cottage for sale by Auction contact Clive Emson Auctioneers Guide Price * £165,000 &ndas&hell…Read More
2015-10-14 10:35
Margate Beach Cross is on the weekend of Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th October 2015. The event starts at 10.00am and it’s free for spectators. Another Marvelous Margate Event Read More
2015-10-06 13:20
The Friends of Margate Caves campaign group was created in early 2011. Its aim is to see the caves re-opened as a tourist attraction and to prevent development on the site that would preve… Read More
2015-10-05 16:14
Margates Dreamland Transforms this October to become Screamland and the spooks will entertain visitors from the 16th until the 31st. Check out the DreamLand Website for details Read More
2015-10-05 14:55
Details from Visit Thanet WebsiteRoundabout is a portable in-the-round theatre. It combines beautiful design with innovative engineering solutions and pioneering technology to deliver… Read More
2015-10-05 13:50
From 3 October 2015 to 10 October 2015 Work may be viewed between 10am and 4pm daily Pie Factory Margate are very pleased to be hosting this auction again this year. The auction will be h… Read More
2015-10-03 14:17
Broadstairs Shed Appeal; taken from the shed Facebook PageThose of you who've been to the Shed know that it's perfectly formed, but very small. N.B. this is a long message, but please… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
It looks like Manston is doomed and the offer that was put forward has hit the buffers. I know it was a slim chance but even that glimmer of hope has been extinguished. Roger Gale had tried… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
I never used to care much for Manchester United when Sir Alex Ferguson was in charge. But recently I have kept an eye on them and after the fiasco of the flying message at the weekend I was… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
NO NO NO its not the airport being rescued it is the other way round!!!! Planes were circling Manston Airport this morning due to fog at Heathrow. A British Airways plane landed and others c… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Mothers Day actually went on for two days due to children and their Mother being in different parts of the county on the Sunday. But the day started with early phone calls wishing Mum a nice… Read More
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