Madonna Missed All This...

Who's gonna tell her she needs DMM?

February is ON. Bring. It. From Margate Rrestaurant Week to a cheeky offer on a soothing experience at MIA, I’ve got you covered. Jazz, rugby, bookclubs, comedy, circuits…let’s shake off the Jan blues and find a new passion.

Next week I’ll be revaealing our updated paid susbcriber offer because now over 2,500 of you read this every week (!) and pucker up for my picks for Valentine’s Day.

Don’t miss out - Georgina x

Get £10 Off HeadSpa Bookings at MIA

Need a little refresh now we’re venturing out more (so long January!)? MIA have got you covered.

The pretty, envionmentally-friendly salon overlooking the Main Sands offers services including hair, nails, facials, brow and lash treatments, wedding hair and make up, plus they now offer a new popular treatment - head spas, a gorgeous mix of sound bath, head and shoulder massage and luxury treatments for your hair. It looks dreamy.

Don’t Miss Margate readers get £10 off a headspa booking. Quote ‘Don’t Miss Margate’ with your booking. Offer valid until 28 Feb 26. Open Mon - Sat / 11 Marine Gardens. 01843 309814.

🗺️ LOST
Thu 5 Feb – Mon 9 Feb, 11am–4pm / Pie Factory
An exhibition exploring the places, moments and memories Margate has lost along the way. Curated by Dan Thompson and inspired by the poem Where The Land Forgets Itself, written by local poet Connor Sansby with history walks, postcard making and readings over the week.
Plus share your memories of the Scenic Railway.
🎟️ Free

🎥 First Friday: Lost Margate
Fri 6 Feb, from 6pm / Marine Studios
As part of the LOST exhibition, First Fridays are hosting a talk about Margate’s lost cinemas and Margate Pride will present their new heritage project, which will explore Margate’s lost gay bars and clubs.
🎟️ Free

🕯️ By the Light of the Candle
Til 26 Mar / Liminal Gallery
A tender and atmospheric group exhibition bringing together works by Eloise Knight, Megan Menzies, Grace Tobin and Maud Whatley that explore intimacy, shadow and illumination.
🎟️ Free

🧑‍🎤In The Shadows with Chris MacDonald
Thu 5 Feb, 7pm-9pm / Fort Road Bar
Thanet-based author Chris MacDonald discusses his latest novel In the Shadows, a murder mystery set in the darkly glamorous world of 1970’s rock ‘n’ roll. Hosted by Margate Bookshop.
🎟️ Free / Register here

🍕 Pizza Deal
Wed’s, from 5pm / GB Pizza Co
Pop in for your perfect low-effort winter comfort food. Thin n’ crispy pizzas at a ridiculously low price.
🎟️ £8 pizzas

🍽️ Margate Restaurant Week
Mon 2 - Fri 6 Feb / Various venues
Hope you’ve all got your bookings! Just remember to cancel any you don’t need and see you out there enjoying every delicious thing Margate has to offer. Thank you restaurants taking part…it’s a massive undertaking for you all. Full list of participating restaurants is here.
🎟️ £20.26

🍊Madre & JLC Supper Club
Sat 21 Feb, from 7pm / Madre
A one-night collaborative supper club between Madre and Jessica Leah Catering, serving a thoughtful seasonal menu including squash schiacciata, guinea fowl broth, lemon sole and blood orange galette.
🎟️ £50 / DM to book

🎷 Margate Jazz Jam
Tue 3 & Tue 17 Feb, 9pm – 11pm / The Bull’s Head
An open jazz jam welcoming instrumentalists and singers alike. Drop in, play along or just soak up the sound.
🎟️ Free

😂 Chuckle Bomb Comedy Club
Tue 3 Feb, 8pm / Tom Thumb Theatre
Chuckle Bomb Comedy is back at Tom Thumb Theatre with a night of fast-paced stand-up and big laughs. A proper midweek comedy fix.
🎟️ £12.50 / Book here

🪩 United Friendship Disco
Sat 14 Feb, doors 7pm / Margate Arts Club
Global grooves and spiritual psychedelia with Midland, plus support from Robbie Redway. Get in early.
🎟️ £20 - 25 / Book here

☕ Buns & Huns
Sat 7 Feb, from 1pm / Rise & Bun
Gal + Gather teams up with Rise & Bun for a cosy February meet-up bringing buns, brews and good chat together. Come solo or with pals and mooch your way through Margate.
🎟️ £8 / Book here

🎶 Fundraising Reggae & Soul Night
Fri 13 Feb, 7pm – 11pm / Olby’s
Dinner, DJ and dancing with soulful reggae sounds in support of local charities including the Mayor’s Fund. Expect a Jamaican three-course meal and raffle.
🎟️ £45 / Book here

---

Don’t Miss The Latest Episode of Our Podcast

Our latest episode, Wintering in Margate, looks at how we use the coast to help us through the darker months and focuses on some of the people helping us find a spot of self care in the slower part of the year. Listen to it wheever you get your podcasts. Perfect for a dog walk.

---

✏️ Life Drawing
Mon’s, from 8.30pm – 10pm / Margate Arts Club
Relaxed, untutored life drawing sessions with simple materials provided. Open to all abilities, with a friendly, low-pressure approach that prioritises observation and enjoyment over instruction.
🎟️ £10 / DM to book

🏋️Strength Circuits with Dean
Mon’s 6.30pm-7.15pm / CloudZen
A weekly and supportive group class with personal trainer Dean Perry that combines weights, HIIT and boxing to improve your overall strength and flexibility.
🎟️ £10 / Book here

☕ Margate Pride Tea-Time Socials
Thu 12 Feb, 1.30pm – 3.30pm / Tom Thumb Theatre
A warm, welcoming afternoon social for LGBTQ+ seniors and friends with tea, chat and community as part of LGBT+ History Month.
🎟️ Free

📚 Bee’s Bookshare
Sun 8 Feb, from 2pm / Droit House
A relaxed book chat and swap inspired by the joy of sharing stories, with cakey treats and hot and cold drinks. Bring a book you’ve loved, come ready to talk reading, and settle in for an easy Sunday afternoon together.
🎟️ Free

💖 Embossed Love Tokens Workshop
Thu 12 Feb, 6.30pm–9pm / On A Whim
Create a vintage-style embossed love token to treasure yourself or gift to someone special. This relaxed evening workshop guides you through making a tactile, heartfelt keepsake for someone else, or just for you.
🎟️ £45 / Book here

👗 House De Ville Last Day
Sun 1 Feb / House De Ville
Say goodbye to NDR’s awesome vintage store and pick up some one off bits in the last few days of the sale.

3 Things To Know

1. Jay’s Jackets is coming soon to the Old Kent Market, serving crispy spuds with hot and cold fillings, homemade slaws and sides.

2. Whereelse is open for daytime coworking from 10am - 4pm, Mon to Fri. Swing on by, no need to book and there will be coffee on the go.

3. You’ve still got time to share your thoughts about Thanet’s Isle of Culture bid for 2029. Fill in the form here before 3 Feb and it’ll help shape the programme bid and vision.

And if you missed it…last week’s newsletter still has lots of things happening in it and local news to know!