insideKENT Magazine Issue 46 - January 2016 | Page 92

VISITKENT

WHAT’S ON

in Thanet
It’s the New Year and a time for resolutions.
Why not make one of them discovering the
great resorts of Margate, Broadstairs and
Ramsgate? Even in the winter there’s lots to
see and do – below is a taster of events for
January and February, more can be found
on www.visitthanet.co.uk.

musical performances in collaboration with Canterbury Christ Church
University Music department (1pm-4pm) and handle praying mantises and
spiders in the gallery, learning about their secret lives with ZooLab (1-4pm
www.turnercontemporary.org

Ramsgate Blitz Walk // 3 January
Participate in a guided walk around the heaviest bombed seaside town in
the UK. Relive the dark days of WWII, hear stories of ordinary people on
the front line and visit the places connected with those stories.The walk will
take between 2-2.5 hours and start from Ramsgate Library at 10am. Free,
but donations welcome.
www.summerof40.webeden.co.uk
Why not make a day of it and follow the theme with a visit to the
Ramsgate Tunnels and the new Defence of the Nation Museum? For
opening times and further information visit www.ramsgatetunnels.org and
www.defenceofthenationeducationcentre.org

Brilliant British Birds, Powell-Cotton
Museum // 16 to 19 February
The Powell-Cotton Museum, House and
Gardens bring together amazing
collections, a stunning house and
beautiful gardens in one impressive
location. It is part of Quex Park,
Birchington, and is one of the UK’s most
fascinating visitor attractions.
Visit from 16 to 19 February to discover all the amazing British birds
living in the museum’s gardens. As part of National Nest Box week, you
will not only explore the gardens but also make your very own wooden bird
nest box to take home.
There are many other attractions at Quex Park to enjoy too, including
a craft village, indoor children’s playground, outdoor activities, secret garden,
restaurant, boutique café and farm shop, plus free onsite parking – you
could easily spend a whole day here.
www.quexmuseum.org

John Flitch Duathlon,
Minnis Bay // 17 January
Start the New Year with a real test to blow
away the holiday cobwebs! Approximately
2.4 mile road run on the promenade, 7.5
mile off-road bike ride on mildly flat grass
and farmland (helmets must be worn),
followed by a 4.5 mile cross country run.
Advanced entry: Individual - £30, Team
of 2 - £45, Team of 3 - £50
On the day entry (if available – entry limit
200): Individual - £35, Team of 2 - £50,
Team of 3 -£55
www.thanetroadrunners.org.uk

GEEK (Games Expo East Kent) // 19
and 20 February
GEEK is on the move. 2016, a Play Lab
not a festival – come and play some games,
meet some game makers and help plan
the next few years. Dreamland Margate
and other venues, free, more details coming
soon.
www.GEEK-play.com

Cliftonville Farmers’
Market // 31 January
Cliftonville Farmers' Market is
located on the cliff top with
wonderful sea views. If you feel
energetic before or after the
market, there are some great
cliff top walks. At the market you
will find speciality pies, artisan
breads, vegetarian slices, luxury marshmallows, wild game, Russian food,
Hungarian specialities, smoked fish, meat and vegetable, Sri Lankan curries,
exotic meats, plants, saplings and more.
Open from 10am to 1pm on the last Sunday each month.
www.kfma.org.uk/Cliftonville

Broadstairs Blues Bash
// 19 to 21 February
Now in its 8th year, Broadstairs Blues Bash
offers over 40 free quality bands playing at
small intimate wine bars, friendly pubs and
bars and larger pubs throughout the town.
Plus there are two huge ticketed headline
acts: The Blues Band and Nine Below Zero
with their support act The Dove and Boweavil
Band. So if you are a fan of old Blues, new
Blues or just Great Blues, this festival is definitely one not to miss.
www.broadstairsbluesbash.com

Opening day celebrations, Joachim Koester // 6 February
11am-6pm, free, drop in
Visit Turner Contemporary on the opening weekend of Joachim Koester:
The Other Side of the Sky for a day of free talks, workshops and performances.
Join a mindfulness drawing session with Sketchbetter (1pm-4pm), listen to

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