Broadstairs life - its people, its places and its charm

Phases Pole and Aerial Studio is Thanet’s only purpose-built pole and aerial fitness studio, located on the Westwood Industrial Estate, near B&Q and Hornby.We offer classes in pole dancing, aerial hoop, aerial silks, static trapeze and aerial hammock for all levels from complete beginner to advanced as well as workshops in things like chair dance and burlesque.For kids, we offer classes in aerial hoop, aerial silks and pole sports for those aged 8 and up and there’s a mini fabric class (silks & hammock) for 4-7 year olds.

https://phases-studio.com

Address:

Phases Studio, Unit J1GA, Channel Road, Margate. CT9 4JS.

Phone:

07791177431/ 07402874611

Email:

[email protected]

Corrina and Simon the owners of the Palace Cinema share their love and passion for this fascinating cinema. They bring their journey to making it an intimate place to enjoy a variety of Films both old and new to us.

Originally The Windsor Cinema (1965 – 2006)

York Gate Hall was opened for the summer season in 1965 as ‘York Gate Cinema’ by Jack Field who also owned the Carlton and Regal in nearby Westgateand Birchington. The following year it was fully converted into the The ‘Windsor’ with an enclosed projection box with 35mm projector, a new doorway cut into the frontage on Harbour Street, and a foyer leading to a blacked-out auditorium with curtained screen, 29 seats on the balcony and 126 seats in the stalls below. The internal layout has remained largely unchanged ever since. In 1974 the building was Grade II listed by Historic England.

The Windsor changed hands in 1986, was renovated, and became the home once a week of Thanet Film Society (est.1995), part of the British Federation of Film Societies / Cinema for All, which expanded the cinema’s mainstream film programme to offer a weekly ‘art house’ film.

The Palace (2006 – present)

Starting in 2006, the cinema’s third owners transformed the, by then, slightly shabby Windsor into the ‘Palace’. The name change ushered in the cinema’s conversion to digital, with a 2K projector and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound. They also installed a screen almost the width of the building, enlarged the foyer for more concessions space, reduced the total seating capacity to 111, refurbished throughout and brought in an illuminated cinema organ. In 2008 they were interviewed for an article in The Guardian featuring ‘10 of the best’ independent small cinemas in the UK.

https://thepalacecinema.co.uk

Harbour Street Broadstairs Kent CT10 1ET

Contact

[email protected]01843 865726

Based here in Broadstairs The group's aim is to raise awareness of disability issues of all kinds and campaign for better access in all aspects of public life for people with disabilities. Today with speak with Christine one of its founders.

You can visit Access Thanet on their facebook page

Coastal Community Learning is a not for profit company (CIC) delivering Art, Craft, Personal Development, Health and Fitness and Wellbeing courses across 5 different venues in Thanet.

We are committed to providing accessible and inclusive learning opportunities to the local residents of Thanet and surrounding areas to reduce social isolation, improve mental health and promote healthier and more active lives.

We are working in partnership with the Sarah Thorne Theatre to support the amazing work that they do locally.

Email

[email protected]

Website

https://www.coastalcommunitylearning.com

Meet Natalie and Mark Hall who live in the historic village of St Peter’s. They talk about their music ventures with their children and especially about the St Peter’s Wellbeing choir. This is a free choir for the local community where friendships are formed through music.

We meet on Fridays during school term times at 7-8pm at the Baptist Church St Peter’s on Vicarage street. The next rehearsal will be April 24th. New members are always welcome!

Lets welcome Joanne Hughes

I’m a passionate Egyptian Bellydance teacher and eft ( energy tapping ) practitioner and I currently teach courses and workshops at Bleak House on Mondays my aim is to restore mind/body balance through dance & wellbeing

Each course we combine Energy tapping, Bellydance technique & a new Choreography

With an optional dance on the beach if weather permits

WhatsApp 07766627316

Here’s link to instagram & my Skool community

https://www.instagram.com/bellydanceandbalance

skool.com/bellydance-and-balance-2532/about

This community is currently free to join as it is a work in progress and courses will be added to classroom very soon

Keeley talks all things Foliage A unique blend of plants and coffee shop here in Broadstairs

A huge range of healthy plants

At Foliage , we have a huge selection of healthy plants from around the world. We have pet safe plants and plants that live in a variety of light diverse environments. We have plants of all sizes as well as soils, pots, planters and everything you may need for your plants.

Coffee shop

At Foliage we have a full coffee shop with decaf and alternative milk options, frappes, iced drinks as well as plenty of decadent cakes with Gluten free and Vegan options too. We serve paninis and offer cheese and charcuterie boards.

Why not try our draught beer, wines or themed cocktails.

7 Albion St, Broadstairs, Kent CT10 1LU, UK

07907500611 [email protected]

https://foliageplants.co.uk

St. Peter’s church is in the centre of the Village of St. Peter’s, Broadstairs. It is largely of the Norman period in construction and is linked to St. John’s Church, Margate and St. Lawrence Church, Ramsgate. These three churches were chapels of ease to the mother church of St. Mary’s, Minster.

There is no definite date for the original construction of St Peter’s but 1050 is quoted for St. John’s and 1062 for St. Lawrence therefore it is likely that between these dates St. Peter’s Chapel was constructed.

The South aisle was the first chapel at St Peters, standing alone, but the church was enlarged to the north in 1180-1185.

The present building has a late Norman nave and an Early English Chancel. The battlemented tower and the south porch are in the Perpendicular architectural style from the 15th Century. The tower is a prominent feature and, for long the highest point in Thanet, it was used as a Naval signalling station in Napoleonic times and still claims the right to fly the White Ensign.

https://stpeterinthanet.org.uk

Recorded live in Morelli's whilst customers enjoyed Coffee, tea and of course Ice Cream.

Joe tells us about the history of Morelli's and where it is now and how the ice cream is made and about the staff who make it happen.

The first Morelli's Ice Cream Parlour in the UK was opened by Mario on the Broadstairs seafront above the picturesque Viking Bay in Kent.

Morelli’s in Broadstairs has, under the guidance of the Morelli family become a Mecca for gelato in the UK - set off by it’s iconic 1950’s flying canopy, Soda Fountain, original Lloyd Loom chairs and pink leatherette parlour seating.

Mario’s son Joe was the first to serve 18 flavours of ice cream following the Parlour upgrade and expansion in 1959, followed by Marino who continued in his footsteps and made Morelli's what it is today..

Every morning since 1907, in a tradition continued to this day, the ice cream at Morelli's is made fresh in every store.

https://www.morellisgelato.com

MORELLI'S 14 VICTORIA PARADE BROADSTAIRS, KENT UNITED KINGDOM CT10 1QS

Today we speak we with Kerry from The Broadstairs Town Shed. This is a volunteer led initiative a place for older people, (50+) to get together, and participate in meaningful and rewarding DIY/woodwork and metalwork-based activities.

Joining the Shed can help tackle loneliness and isolation, allows members to share and learn new skills, and increases community involvement & engagement.

The Shed works with many other local organisations and support groups, providing carpentry and woodworking skills to help those projects in turn.

The original Broadstairs Town Shed opened its doors in May 2014. It's been a team effort and we've had lots of local individual and business support to make it happen.

Unit 3 Oakwood Industrial Estate,

Dane Valley Road,

Broadstairs,

Kent, CT10 3JL

How to find us :

01843 867580

Opening Times

• Tuesday 10 - 3pm
• Wednesday 10 - 3pm
• Thursday 10 - 3pm

If you would like to know about becoming a member, we run induction sessions regularly, so please contact [email protected] for further info.

For general enquiries please email

[email protected]