FESTIVE FRIVOLITIES & DIVERTISEMENTS
A tradition, which is fast becoming an essential part of Christmas in Thanet, is the Sarah Thorne Festive Production. This year we are pulling out all the stops and have for your delectation and delight: FESTIVE FRIVOLITIES AND DIVERTISEMENTS. This will be a chance to envelope yourself in the glory of Christmases past, with a return to the elegance and refinement of the supper club!
Once inside the Memorial Theatre you will be transported back in time: hat check girls to take your coats, table seating with mince pies and nibbles, mulled wine served at the bar, plus of course cigarette girls selling confectionery at your table. A world of courtesy, elegance and rollicking good fun.
Entertainment will be provided by the cream of Thanet Artists, performing comedy sketches, magic and songs. Eminent local artists performing will include Miss. Lisa Payne, Mr. Steven Todd and Mr. Bill Harris recreating their Jeeves and Wooster roles, magic and prestidigitation provided by Alan Wright with support acts by Gordon Eyles, Leah Lawry-Johns, Andrew Nolan, Charle Evans and pianist Wilmot O’Higgins. Your compere will be the vivacious local authoress Jane Wenham-Jones.
This is something a little different to the traditional pantomime that the whole family from grandparents to grandchildren will enjoy. We are encouraging the audience to dress up in any style from a bygone era and we will be awarding a nightly prize to the best dressed!
We will also be holding a nightly raffle to promote and support a deserving local charity. These will be, on the 28th Thanet Owls, on the 29th Leukaemia Research, on the 30th Thanet Hospice and on the 31st The Animal Sanctuary.
Seating will be limited so advance booking is very advisable; this is one Christmas treat you don’t want to miss!
Performances will be nightly at 6.30pm on December 28th, 29th & 30th, with a special New Years Eve Matinee at 2.30pm Members tickets are £9 adult, £7 children and a family ticket at £28. Non-members tickets are £10 adults, £8 children and a family ticket at £32. Seats are bookable in advance from the theatre Box Office on 0845 2626263. Whilst the 24-hour booking rule applies to non-members of Sarah Thorne, seats can be reserved by telephone or e-mail on info@sarathorne-theatreclub.co.uk. to avoid disappointment.
For further information about this press release please contact the following.
Michael Wheatley-Ward, Bookings, Hires, Press & Public Relations.
Tel: 01843 580389 or wheatleyward@btinternet.com
Web Site: www.sarahthorne-theatreclub.co.uk
Monday, December 14, 2009
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
New Screening Shows 80 Years Of Thanet On Film
A film screening in Broadstairs on Sunday November 8th offers a unique view of the changing face of Thanet from the 1920s to the present day.
The film includes rare and unusual footage of the isle, including a Zeppelin airship over Thanet, Broadstairs’ legendary seaside entertainer Uncle Mac dancing, Margate ’s Dreamland funfair in its heyday.
But the film also covers the more controversial side of life in Thanet including nazis marching in Margate , battles over Westwood Cross, overbuilding, Thanet Earth and the China Gateway project.
The compilation has been put together by Broadstairs-based film-maker Christine Tongue. Christine said: 'This footage offers a powerful insight into the history of this area. It shows how it has changed from what was once a seaside holiday paradise to what we see today. People will watch these films with a range of emotions – nostalgia, surprise, shock and anger.'
Christine said that one of her intentions in putting the film together was to help inspire people to see a way forward for the isle. 'People talk about trying to regenerate Thanet, but we can only really do that if we understand something of the area’s past. I think these films help do just that.'
The screening is being held under the auspices of the Thanet Film Society and will be followed by a discussion. Entry £5 for non-members, £4 for members. It takes place at 5pm on Sunday November 8 at the Palace Cinema, Harbour St, Broadstairs. Tel 01843 865726.
The film includes rare and unusual footage of the isle, including a Zeppelin airship over Thanet, Broadstairs’ legendary seaside entertainer Uncle Mac dancing, Margate ’s Dreamland funfair in its heyday.
But the film also covers the more controversial side of life in Thanet including nazis marching in Margate , battles over Westwood Cross, overbuilding, Thanet Earth and the China Gateway project.
The compilation has been put together by Broadstairs-based film-maker Christine Tongue. Christine said: 'This footage offers a powerful insight into the history of this area. It shows how it has changed from what was once a seaside holiday paradise to what we see today. People will watch these films with a range of emotions – nostalgia, surprise, shock and anger.'
Christine said that one of her intentions in putting the film together was to help inspire people to see a way forward for the isle. 'People talk about trying to regenerate Thanet, but we can only really do that if we understand something of the area’s past. I think these films help do just that.'
The screening is being held under the auspices of the Thanet Film Society and will be followed by a discussion. Entry £5 for non-members, £4 for members. It takes place at 5pm on Sunday November 8 at the Palace Cinema, Harbour St, Broadstairs. Tel 01843 865726.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Fairport Convention@Theatre Royal 30/1/10
Fiona Sherriff, proprietor of the Margate Harbour Arm, is putting on those lovely old folkers Fairport Convention at the Theatre Royal Margate next January. They were a big draw when they played at Margate's Westcoast Bar in May, and Fiona says she is also working on getting a 'special act' to support them. The gig is on 30 January, and tickets are available from the box office on 0845 130 1786.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Kent Coastal Week 24 Oct - 1 Nov
SAT 24 OCTOBER
Ramsgate Royal Harbour Fishing and Eating for a Healthy Sea, 10.00am – 4.00pm
Celebrating the fishing industry, locally caught seafood and the diversity of sea life! A variety of stalls, events, exhibits and workshops. Come down to the harbour and find out which fish are sustainable to eat! Other Ramsgate events listed below. Contact: Thanet Coast Project.
Ramsgate event will also include: -
SeaART2009 - contemporary art exhibition, Ramsgate, 24 October to 12 November
The sixth SeaART Exhibition with art inspired by the coast and Kent Coastal Week’s theme showing at local venues including the Belgian Café, Old Ramsgate Town Partnership Office and Visitor Information Centre. Events free unless otherwise stated. Booking only necessary where stated. For more information or to book please contact the relevant organising body.
For further details on the programme, please contact Kent County Council. See overleaf for contact details. Events may be cancelled due to poor weather. Seals are wild animals and boat operators cannot guarantee sightings.
SeaART ‘Herring’ Workshop at the Belgian Cafe, Ramsgate, 10.30am – 12.00pm
Create your own ‘Herring on a stick’ to take away to the storytelling walk at 12pm. Book online with Thanet Coast Project.
The Mighty Mystery at the Belgian Cafe, Ramsgate, 12.00 – 1.30pm
Calling all explorers! Something intriguing has been washed up on Ramsgate Main Sands. Join Detective S. Noop (aka Scandalmongers) and help solve the mystery, but watch out for red herrings! Suitable for 4 - 14s, but must be accompanied. Meet outside the Belgian Café. Book online with Thanet Coast Project.
The Peckish Penguins at the Belgian Cafe Ramsgate, 3.00pm – 4.30pm
Percy and Penelope Penguin have travelled all the way from Antarctica to the famous Kingdom of Thanet and they’re hungry. Help the Penguins (aka Scandalmongers) fill their bellies and build a giant penguin nest on the beach. Suitable for 4 - 14s, but must be accompanied. Meet outside the Belgian Café. Book online with Thanet Coast Project.
Horizon Sea Safaris boat trips from Ramsgate, Seal Encounter, 2.30pm and 4.00pm
See the Kent seals in their natural habitat on the River Stour. Special coastal week rate of only £7 a head. Booking essential with Horizon Sea Safaris.
SUN 25 OCTOBER
Ramsgate Royal Harbour – Fishing and Eating for a Healthy Sea, (activities continue – see Sat 24th)
Day two of this event. Includes Cool Seas Roadshow, with models of giant marine mammals, plus, stalls, displays and much more!
Horizon Sea Safaris boat trips from Ramsgate, Seal Encounter, 2.00pm and 4.00pm.
For details see Sat 24th. Booking essential with Horizon Sea Safaris.
MON 26 OCTOBER
Horizon Sea Safaris boat trips from Ramsgate, Bays and Beaches, 10.00am, 11.30am and 1.00pm
60 minute tour along the coast; see lighthouses, beaches and chalk cliffs; with commentary on local history. Special coastal week rate of only £7 a head. Booking essential with Horizon Sea Safaris.
Darwin200 Seashore Safari at Reculver Country Park, 10.00am start, two hour duration.
Cool Seas Roadshow also running see below. Exploring the rocky shore, hunt for marine creatures and discover how they have adapted to this extreme environment. Meet: Reculver Country Park Visitor Centre, Reculver Lane, CT6 6SS. Wellies and/or sturdy footwear required. Free family event. Dogs on leads. The access path to the beach is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. Contact: Kent Wildlife Trust, Julie Thomsett on 01227 740676.
Cool Seas Roadshow at Reculver Visitor Centre 10.00am – 4.30pm. Seashore Safari also taking place at 10.00am
The Cool Seas Roadshow is the Marine Conservation Society’s own spectacular initiative, which raises awareness about the importance of our fantastic marine wildlife. Presenter Andy Starbuck introduces his life-size, inflatable whales, dolphins, sharks, turtles, seals and porpoises. Free event, call in any time during the day. Contact: Kent Wildlife Trust.
BeachART on Ramsgate Main Sands, 1pm – 3pm
Get creative with artist Ruth Cutler, using just natural resources on the beach! Suitable for 4 - 14s, but must be accompanied. Meet: Obelisk, opposite Belgian Café, Ramsgate. Book online with Thanet Coast Project.
TUES 27 OCTOBER
Horizon Sea Safaris boat trips from Ramsgate, Bays and Beaches, 10.00am, 11.30am and 1.00pm
See Mon 26th. Booking essential with Horizon Sea Safaris.
The Mighty Mystery at the Belgian Café, Ramsgate, 1.00pm – 2.30pm
Calling all explorers! Something intriguing has been washed up on Ramsgate Main Sands. Join Detective S. Noop (aka Scandalmongers) and help solve the mystery, but watch out for red herrings! Suitable for 4 - 14s, but must be accompanied. Meet outside the Belgian Café. Book online with Thanet Coast Project.
End of the Line film show at the Palace Cinema Broadstairs, 8pm
£5; £4 members; £3 concessionary: pay on the door. The Inconvenient Truth about the oceans! A film that will change the way you think about seafood! This Thanet Coast Project event is running in association with Thanet Film Society, with a preview of special Thanet Coast Project short films at the start.
Scrub management task at Sandwich & Pegwell Bay National Nature Reserve
Do your bit for coastal conservation, practical conservation task with Kent Wildlife Trust, meeting arrangements available following registration. To register contact Kent Wildlife Trust.
Beach Clean Up in Pegwell Bay, 10.00am
Meet in car park at Pegwell Bay Country Park, on the A256 between Sandwich and Ramsgate. Contact: Kent Wildlife Trust.
WED 28 OCTOBER
Horizon Sea Safaris boat trips from Ramsgate, Bays and Beaches, 10.00am, 11.30am and 1.00pm
See Mon 26th. Booking essential with Horizon Sea Safaris.
SeaART Energy workshop at Belgium Café, Ramsgate, 1pm – 3pm
Get creative with artist Ruth Cutler harnessing the on-shore wind! Suitable for 4 - 14s, but must be accompanied. Book online with Thanet Coast Project.
Autumn Migration guided walk at Pegwell Bay Country Park, 9am – 11am
Discover autumn bird life. Meet in car park on the A256 between Sandwich and Ramsgate. Contact: Kent Wildlife Trust
Coastal Rock Doc Walk - Dumpton Gap, 11am -12.30pm
Delve into the world of the rocks, chalk cliffs, flints & fossils with the Rock Doc. Meet at top of the slope (TR396667) Book: Thanet Coast Project.
THURS 29 OCTOBER
Horizon Sea Safaris boat trips from Ramsgate, Seal encounter, 9.00am
See Sat 24th. Booking essential with Horizon Sea Safaris.
Horizon Sea Safaris boat trips from Ramsgate, Bays and Beaches, 11.30am, 1.00pm, 2.00pm
See Mon 26th. Booking essential with Horizon Sea Safaris.
The Peckish Penguins at the Belgian Cafe Ramsgate, 1.00pm – 2.30pm
Percy and Penelope Penguin have travelled all the way from Antarctica to the famous Kingdom of Thanet and they’re hungry. Help the Penguins (aka Scandalmongers) fill their bellies and build a giant penguin nest on the beach. Suitable for 4 - 14s, but must be accompanied. Meet outside the Belgian Café. Book online with Thanet Coast Project.
FRI 30 OCTOBER
Horizon Sea Safaris boat trips from Ramsgate, Seal encounter, 9.00am, 10.30am
See Sat 24th. Booking essential with Horizon Sea Safaris.
Horizon Sea Safaris boat trips from Ramsgate, Bays and Beaches, 12 noon, 1.00pm
See Mon 26th. Booking essential with Horizon Sea Safaris.
Darwin200 Seashore Safari at Reculver Country Park, 10.00am start, two hour duration.
Cool Seas Roadshow also running see below. Exploring the rocky shore, hunt for marine creatures and discover how they have adapted to this extreme environment. Meet: Reculver Country Park Visitor Centre, Reculver Lane, CT6 6SS. Wellies and/or sturdy footwear required. Free family event. Dogs on leads. The access path to the beach is not suitable for pushchairs or wheelchairs. Contact: Kent Wildlife Trust, Julie Thomsett on 01227 740676.
BeachART on Ramsgate Main Sands, 1pm – 3pm
Get creative with artist Ruth Cutler, using just natural resources on the beach! Suitable for 4 - 14s, but must be accompanied. Meet: Obelisk, opposite Belgian Café, Ramsgate. Book online with Thanet Coast Project.
SAT 31 OCTOBER
Horizon Sea Safaris boat trips from Ramsgate, Seal encounter, 8.00am, 9.30am and 11.00am
See Sat 24th. Booking essential with Horizon Sea Safaris.
Rocky Shore Discovery Tour! 3.00pm – 4.30pm
Meander across the rockpools with marine ecologist Ian Humpheryes, looking at our incredible range of different shore life. Meet: Dumpton Gap, Broadstairs. Book online with Thanet Coast Project.
SUN 1 NOVEMBER
Thanet Coast’s Big Draw - ‘Fishy Followings’ at Broadstairs, 11am – 1pm
The fish are migrating and we’re going with them! Join the Scandalmongers Adventurers for a storytelling journey to the centre of the fishy universe, and help create a mighty conch shell in the sand. Meet: Broadstairs Harbour (opposite Tartar Frigate), Viking Bay. Book online with Thanet Coast Project.
Horizon Sea Safaris boat trips from Ramsgate, Seal encounter, 8.30am, 10.00am and 11.30am
See Sat 24th. Booking essential with Horizon Sea Safaris.
For details of other events around the Kent coast during Kent Coastal Week 2009, download the leaflet here.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Burlesque Fundraiser in Broadstairs
This is your chance to get in touch with your inner burlesque queen at Miss Maybe’s workshop on Sunday 25th October in Broadstairs.
Burlesque performer Miss Maybe promises to teach her students moves that will increase their confidence and inspire them to “unleash their inner minx”.
Miss Maybe is herself fascinated in the burlesque arts but also believes it has an appeal to women of all ages, shapes and sizes.
She said: “Burlesque celebrates every shape and size. There is no ideal shape. It celebrates who you are. I’ve been amazed at the confidence and feeling of elation just learning a few simple moves can give you.”
Miss Maybe added: “You don’t need any dance experience – and there’s no nudity involved! But there’ll be plenty of fun and giggles!”
There are three classes, one at 11am-12.30 for women over 50 or those have illness or surgery, the others at 1pm –2.30 and 2.30- 4pm open to all.
The burlesque class is a breast cancer fundraiser, with all proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Care charity.
Miss Maybe said: “Breast cancer is a cause close to my heart – my mum went through the treatment five years ago -- so I want to help in any way I can to both help raise funds for the cause and hopefully encourage women who have been through the illness to feel good about themselves.”
“No one should feel inhibited about coming, whatever age. My oldest lady has been 74. Wear whatever makes you feel good – sequins, boas, whatever.”
There will be afternoon tea and a raffle.
The workshop will be held in the Red Hall, 11 Grosvenor Road , Broadstairs, on October 25th, 11-12.30 and 1pm to 2.30pm and 2.30 to 4pm.
For more information email missmaybeiwill@googlemail.com. Editors ring Miss Maybe on 0787 343870
Burlesque performer Miss Maybe promises to teach her students moves that will increase their confidence and inspire them to “unleash their inner minx”.
Miss Maybe is herself fascinated in the burlesque arts but also believes it has an appeal to women of all ages, shapes and sizes.
She said: “Burlesque celebrates every shape and size. There is no ideal shape. It celebrates who you are. I’ve been amazed at the confidence and feeling of elation just learning a few simple moves can give you.”
Miss Maybe added: “You don’t need any dance experience – and there’s no nudity involved! But there’ll be plenty of fun and giggles!”
There are three classes, one at 11am-12.30 for women over 50 or those have illness or surgery, the others at 1pm –2.30 and 2.30- 4pm open to all.
The burlesque class is a breast cancer fundraiser, with all proceeds going to the Breast Cancer Care charity.
Miss Maybe said: “Breast cancer is a cause close to my heart – my mum went through the treatment five years ago -- so I want to help in any way I can to both help raise funds for the cause and hopefully encourage women who have been through the illness to feel good about themselves.”
“No one should feel inhibited about coming, whatever age. My oldest lady has been 74. Wear whatever makes you feel good – sequins, boas, whatever.”
There will be afternoon tea and a raffle.
The workshop will be held in the Red Hall, 11 Grosvenor Road , Broadstairs, on October 25th, 11-12.30 and 1pm to 2.30pm and 2.30 to 4pm.
For more information email missmaybeiwill@googlemail.com. Editors ring Miss Maybe on 0787 343870
Thursday, September 17, 2009
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