Have you ever wondered what its like to use a beach hut... well now you can find out from this who do.

Our wonderful beach huts in Broadstairs. Where I talk to their owners and renters about why they are so popular here. Plus what to expect when you have one. You will be surprised and enlightened.... plus we hear from one of the beach Huts itself as it reveals what it's like to be one....enjoy

Thank you to everybody who has taken part ......sorry quality for sound in parts ......

I would like to thank Yuna Rose a local story teller for the lovely poem where our Beach Hut tells us what's it like to be a Beach Hut on Stone Bay You can visit her stories and poems via this link http://www.youtube.com/@StoryRhymeTimewithYunaRose

Listen as Petra and Steve tell us about the background of this amazing organisation and why it is so important.

Community Lifesavers CIC is a Kent-based social action not-for-profit project run by trained volunteers.

We deliver free training in CPR and using defibrillators to Year 7 students in schools, the community, clubs, and businesses. Proudly turning bystanders into lifesavers. Locating and supplying more Defibrillators across the bays of Broadstairs

80% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in the home. With immediate action bystanders can triple the chances of saving a life.

Only 1 in 10 out of hospital cardiac arrests survive in the UK; in Norway 4 in 10 survive. A factor for this is young people learning these lifesaving skills at school.

We’re based in East Kent and have focused on, successfully delivering our unique, free, one-hour awareness sessions to over 3000 Year 7 secondary school students since 2023. We also help the community with community groups like scouts and squash clubs; anyone can become a lifesaver.

Our Aims:

• Train the public turning bystanders into lifesavers.
• Train Year 7 students in quality CPR and defibrillator use.
• Aid the facilitation of defibrillators in the community and provide support concerning installation, training, and maintenance of defibrillators.
• Identify areas where a defibrillator needs to be in the community.

If you would like to volunteer or would like a free lesson via this link to make contact https://www.communitylifesavers.org.uk

If you would like to run the London Marathon 2027 for Community Life Savers and have a place but charity or CIC to raise funds for please contact [email protected]

Broadstairs based Nan Eshelby..... I am devoting my time to helping nature around us. I have written and illustrated children’s books to Spark a ❤️ of nature. Reviewed by leading experts such as Prof Goulson, Prof Beebee, Alison Benjamin, Kate Bradbury, Brigit Strawbridge. Enjoy reading with a child while learning easy ways to help bees, frogs and wildlife. ‘Bombus and the Beeline’ and ‘Puddock’s Pond’ and ‘Moira and the Magnificent Bee Beds’ (dyslexic friendly) are for age 4+ and have an appendix with fun facts. Brilliant Bombus Bumblebee is for age 2+.

Hello Nature Lovers

I am a passionate nature enthusiast dedicated to making the world a greener, more nature friendly place. Through my work in the garden and with my children’s books, I strive to inspire others to connect with nature in meaningful ways. My garden, a wildflower meadow full of bee-friendly shrubs and flowers, reflects my deep commitment to preserving and enhancing local ecosystems.

As a writer and illustrator, I craft stories that spark a love of nature in young hearts, encouraging the next generation to appreciate and protect the natural world. I give presentations to adult groups sharing my personal journey in gardening and the creation of my books, aiming to shift perspectives on the beauty and importance of nature in our lives.

Beyond my garden, I am an active advocate for environmental change, working with councils and governments to reduce pesticide use and promote healthier, more sustainable approaches to land management, particularly in the care of verges and public spaces. My belief is that small actions can make a big difference in the preservation of the planet for future generations.

I also give presentations to adult groups on easy things we can all do to help and changing our view of beauty to natures view. If you are interested in a presentation or a children’s reading and activity even then do reach out at [email protected] or visit my web site www.bombusthebee.com

Meet George

A normal kid chasing an extraordinary dream.... which will become a reality.

George Jackson is a 14-year-old from Kent, documenting his journey from simulator racing to competitive motorsport through SIM TO GRID.

Ever since watching the 2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, George has dreamed of becoming a professional racing driver. That passion led him to sim racing, where countless hours of practice helped him develop his racecraft before being invited to join SIM Motorsport Race School.

Today, George is working with experienced coaches, training both on and off the simulator and preparing for the next stage of his journey into British Rallycross. His long-term ambition is to earn the opportunity to race professionally in championships such as BTCC or the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC).

George believes success isn't given, it's earned through hard work, determination and a willingness to keep learning. Through SIM TO GRID, he's inviting people to follow the journey as it unfolds, sharing the highs, the challenges and everything it takes to chase a dream.

If you are a local company and would like George to achieve his goal he has these packages to help sponsor him. All the information you need is via this page https://www.gjacksonracing.co.uk/partners

You can follow George via the following links

https://www.instagram.com/georgejacksonracing/

https://www.gjacksonracing.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61592034593837

https://www.youtube.com/@GeorgeJacksonRacing

https://www.linkedin.com/company/george-jackson-racing/posts/?viewAsMember=true

We met, recorded and decided to chat by the sea at the Lido in Margate Kent so you may hear the odd splash of rain but we just carried on it was fun being outside.

Katherine Shannon is an award winning Film TV, Director, producer and writer who loves to film in Thanet and use local people.

A 1st AD, Writer and Director, Katherine Shannon has most recently worked on the BFI/Mumbai/LA award-winning Queer Parivaar, a short film representing the LGBTQ+ community that premiered at BFI Flare and was a global success. Before becoming a full time writer and producer, she was a stand up comedian in Edinburgh with The McKray Twins, writing much of the material. She ran a Comedy Club in Brixton, holding open mic nights that discovered the talents of Catherine Tate, Paul Sinha, Shappi Khorsandi and more. She wrote and performed Baby Love with Sara West, which was shown at The Soho Theatre, and detailed the travails of newly pregnant Mothers. They performed all the characters, including their Mothers and Boyfriends. She worked on Re-Shaped for award winning Director Stephen Pierre Mitchell which featured award-winning comedian Janey Godley; and was a consultant on Mrs Wilson for the BBC/Snowed-In Productions with her cousin Ruth Wilson. Recent features include Dimension Slip and Silent Night which are available on Netflix and Sky. She won Best Female Director at Mumbai International for her film Crisps and Zombies which has won 10 awards worldwide.

You can watch Crisps and Zombies Katherine's award winning film via this link https://youtu.be/eTZza0Bnnjo?si=ORfcUNA54Ow2-xnc

Mike is now based in Broadstairs. He has extensive experience in radio and music, in Canada and the UK in commercial and public broadcasting, and in speech and music formats.

Mike is the founder and director of Pod People Productions and Thelonious Punk Productions Ltd. He has extensive experience in audio creation, having worked in the radio and music industry for over 30 years.

He’s worked in commercial and public radio, creating music and speech formats here in the UK and his native Canada. He was a member of the launch team at Talk Radio UK in 1995 and was there to rebrand it talkSport in 2000. In 2001 he joined the BBC to help launch (and later save) BBC Radio 6 Music. Most recently he was Content Editor at BBC Radio 2 and 6 Music (creating the audio entry to win Radio 2 the Radio Academy’s Station of the Year back to back), overseeing award winning programmes, events, and outside broadcasts.

In that time he’s worked with some of the biggest names in broadcasting and built up an extensive contacts book. Scubas Sir Terry Wogan, Graham Norton, Dermot O'Leary to name just a few He has also rubbed shoulders with many of our most famous musicians such as The Rolling Stones, David Bowie to name just two throughout his career.

Mike gives us in insight into the world of Radio, music and his love of living here in Broadstairs. He along with his wife Collette Cooper have integrated into the local music scene. To learn more visit these links.

Mikes Podcasts https://podpeopleproductions.co.uk/

Collette's website https://www.collettecooper.com

And the venue where you can hear them both at the Albion Rooms in Margate

https://www.instagram.com/ccs_music_cellar/

Welcome to Broadstairs & St. Peter's Tennis Club website. Our aim is to encourage players of all ages and abilities to enjoy tennis here in Broadstairs.

Peter Davies OBE is the Chair of the Tennis Club and here he talks about its history and where it is now.

Those who wish to take up tennis for the first time can get help and support through our coaching system, and are welcome to all the social events. Juniors are particularly encouraged and a well established coaching scheme is available to them.

We have 6 floodlit courts (all clay) so tennis can be played every day and evening. Lighting is free to members. The club is affiliated to the LTA and KLTA and we enter teams in both the Kent and East Kent summer and winter leagues. Social tennis is played all year round on Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings (10am-12 noon) and on Tuesday and Thursday evenings (6.30pm-9.30pm) and is open to all members. We also hold a Social tennis session for Improvers on Wednesdays between 7.30 pm and 9 pm.

Why not come along and have a go. You can be sure of a warm welcome.

If you have any questions please email [email protected]

Carina Coen is originally from Galway, Ireland, a country well known for folklore and magical stories of Leprechauns. Carina has written a new twist on ‘Faerie-Tales’, in an unusual and imaginative mix of fantasy-story-telling and Environmental and Educational messages for the reader. You can listen to Sylvie's Wish via this link https://sylvieswish.com

Carina is now based in central Broadstairs Kent running a Mermaid Retreat inspired BnB & Therapy Storytelling studio. Carina also works @tidetherapies Dr Haushka skincare in Broadstairs. Remedial massage Sangye Yoga Studio London.

Instagram @carinacoen @@tidetherapies

BnB https://mermaid-retreat-broadstairs.hotelskent.com/en/

Broadstairs and St Peter’s have a new Town Crier appointed by The Town Council.

My name is Bryan Jones I was born in Canterbury and have lived here for the last twelve years.

Many people will already know me from my membership with various local Clubs and associations Broadstairs and St Peter’s Twinning Association, The Village Tour , The Caledonian Society, St Peter’s Living Lively Choir, The Dickens Declaimers.

You may well have seen me at the Food Festival earlier this year, and in and around Broadstairs Dickens Festival a couple of weeks ago. I will also be about during the Folk Festival next month, so please stop me for a chat, and say hello, you are more than welcome. Any stories or interesting facts about yourself, or the Town will be well received.

My main role is to bring a bit of colour to local events and to promote Broadstairs and St Peter’s,

If you would like to book Bryan or get in touch you can email [email protected]

Born in Wales, my first connection to Thanet was when I was posted to RAF Manston in 1979. I worked there in air traffic control for the next three years during which time I met a local girl – now my Mayoress, Sarah Kemp. Over the next twenty years we bought our first house together in Wardour Close, Broadstairs, got married and had three children. I split my time between the family in Broadstairs and West Drayton, Heathrow and lastly Southampton where I worked for the CAA at the Air Traffic Control Centre. When the opportunity arose to work at Manston again I jumped at the chance to base myself fully in Thanet and I worked at the airport until it closed in 2014. During this time I also bought the café on the beach at the bottom of Harbour Street which I ran alongside and then after my CAA work until 2016.

It was the sudden closure of Manston airport which got me into local politics – I was never politically ambitious until this time. In August 2016 I won the by-election for the Northwood Ward in Ramsgate and became a Thanet District Councillor. At the following local elections in May 2019 I became both a Ramsgate Town Councillor and a Thanet District Councillor, but it was always my aim to represent Broadstairs. In 2023 I was elected to represent Bradstowe ward in Broadstairs for both the Town and District Councils. I was delighted to serve as Deputy Mayor for the Town Council during the Civic Year 2025-26 and I am honoured to be able to represent the Town as Mayor for the current year.

Unlike County and District Councils which can be remote because they deal with such large numbers of people, Local Councils are placed within our communities. Local Councillors are vital to our community as they meet and talk to the people they represent every day in shops, pubs, at work and out and about. People tell us what is important to them and we can act on that. We know security in our town is a main priority for many and we have worked hard to provide additional security resources not only on the beaches but in the high street, parks and shops.

My aim as Town Mayor is to make Broadstairs even safer and more family focused. As a keen member of Dickens Festival I recognise the importance of our heritage and the appeal of a traditional family holiday. As a keen fisherman I will be looking to reintroduce the Mayor’s Cup – a fishing competition for young people. I will be working to increase awareness around defibrillators and bleed kits and ensuring everyone has access to them. With my military background I am passionate about helping former servicemen and women and I will be therefore be working with colleagues on the Town Council to introduce a Veterans Association.

Broadstairs is and always has been a special place. I intend to do all I can to ensure that it continues to be a place where everyone feels safe to enjoy its rare combination of physical beauty, heritage and wholesome family fun.

https://www.broadstairs.gov.uk/the-town-mayor/meet-our-town-mayor/