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What's On - 2010 Summer Events and Activities

 

A selection of activities for local people and visitors are organised by the Thanet Coast Project.

Many of the public events shown below are free and are suitable for children and families - thanks to support from the Big Lottery Fund.

Coastal 'Rock Doc' Walks  - suitable for over 14s and adults

Learn the language of the rocks, chalk cliffs, flints & fossils on guided walks with the Rock Doc.

All walks start at 11am, and last for 1-2 hours. These walks are suitable for all ages over 14 years.

Please wear suitable footwear for the beach and clothing for the weather conditions on the day.

 

 

 

BeachWatch 2010

Come and join in this weekend of action - help monitor the cleanliness of our beaches in the Marine Conservation Society's national campaign on this Beach Litter Surveys & Beach Clean!

 

  • Sat 18 Sept, 10.30am (2½hrs) - Plumpudding Beachwatch

Along the refreshing Northern Sea wall beaches (TR272 393) towards Reculver.

Meet: outside The Minnis Restaurant, Birchington.

  • Sun 19 Sept, 10.30am (2½hrs) - Pegwell Bay Beachwatch

Along the National Nature Reserve beach by the cliffs.

Meet: on beach below former hoverport access road, Cliffsend (TR353 643).

 

 

IN ADDITION, Beachwatch events taking place at other bays - such as: Sat 18 Sept, 10:30am (2hrs) - at Margate Main Sands. Call Brian on 01843 221824 to take part (Meet outside Cafe on the Sands)

Call the Thanet Coast Project or Marine Conservation Society to find out more!

 

 

Sea Garden - Autumn Task

Volunteer to help clean and tidy the Sea Garden after all the summer growth. Equipment will be provided.

Meet: Sea Garden, Ramsgate’s Eastcliff (below Granville Cinema)

 

 

 

Kent Coastal Week Events

Look out for Thanet's celebration of the Kent coast and seas - with a varied programme of 30 activities for you and the family to join in to help celebrate internal year of biodiversity. Events include:

 

  • Sea Safaris Specials (£7 and £9) with Horizon Sea Safaris
  • Rock Doc Walk - Pegwell Bay
  • Free 'Storytelling Adventures' with Scandalmongers:

- The Oyster's Secret

- Sea Monster Tale Trail

- The Thornback Tales

  • Seaweeds & their Secrets
  • Rocky Shore Discovery Tour
  • Thanet Coast Big Draw's 'Sea Life Treasure Trail'!
  • Please note: Bookings for these events will start from 1 October 2010.

 

Thanet Coast Project Summer Events - Questionnaire 2010

If you have attended one of our Thanet Coast Project summer events we hope that you enjoyed it, and would be pleased if you could spare a few minutes to complete our questionnaire.

 

For more information on our events:

 

Many more events in the area are listed on the: