Thanet Stories

Jane Wenham-Jones is an author, journalist, presenter, interviewer and creative writing tutor. This is Jane’s eight book and tells the tale of ‘Tess’ a middle aged, recently divorced, lady looking for a new life in a new town. She finds herself  squeezed between the demands of her child at one end & her mother at the other end. As usual Jane picks on the zeitgeist of the moment where many will empathise with Tess’ situation. Jane in this podcast reveals how she constructs novels from the sources and characters that she builds during the writing process.  ‘Mum in the Middle’ is launched on Kindle for a special opening offer of 99p on June 15th 2018. Don’t miss this offer to read another fascinating tale from this highly regarded experienced author and one of Broadstairs’ own.

Hear Denise Martin Harker enthuse about this up& coming interview at the Pavillion Broadstairs May 11th when she interviews him about his new book ‘Above Head Height, where he explores men’s passion for football, their relationship with the beautiful game & each other. James fascinating background with TalkSport, Loaded, GQ & the NME has given him a bag full of stories to be heard on the night. At £10 each which includes a drink this has to be a steal! Book tickets through the  Broadlit website  happy listening

Find out how these massive offshore windmills that can be seen from the Thanet coast are making a huge difference to our electricity needs. At one stage the wind farm was the largest offshore wind farm in the word. Operated by Vattenfall the company base many of its functions here in Ramsgate. Hear how they work & what their future plans are

Hear about this most dangerous of sand banks that 'swallows' ships, aircraft & people if they fall foul of its quick sand. Listen to tales of the 'ghost ships' that reappear many years after they have been sucked into the sand. Pete Legg - retired mariner & historian gives 1st hand descriptions of his own ghostly experiences & the tragedies of those that have fallen victim to the dangers of the Godwin's that lay so near to the Thanet coast & can be seen lurking in the distance waiting for unsuspecting mariners.

Hear about this new exciting initiative that will run over 300 days. Go along to the first event on Sept 24th at the Pavilion in Broadstairs & hear who you will meet, this being the first of many literary occasions that you will enjoy over the next 300 days

A chance to join The Festival Director Jo Tuffs & myself as we journey around this year's folk festival hearing the stories of those people that make this unique event so special

Join me on my trip to the beautiful village & cliffs of Kingsdown. Hear my tales as I walk along the cliffs on a magic visit that's only 40 mins from Thanet

Take a trip with me to the Thanet Volunteers Fair as I interview organisations in Thanet looking for volunteers to support their aims. Hear descriptions of what they do. Hear about the roles they need filling. Use this podcast as a springboard to meeting new people, helping others & knowing you are making a valuable contribution to life in Thanet by volunteering

Listen to Kim Headley Programme Director reveal who & when this years top acts will be performing in the Concert Marquee at the Folk Festival from Aug 11th to Aug 18th. Hear how Kim gives you her unique & enthusiastic spin on the weeks events. A podcast not to be missed for new & old Folk Week lovers

Enjoy a great feast of fun history & entertainment as we celebrate Charles Dickens & his links with Broadstairs. Come to banquets, see magic, watch plays, drink gin! All are part of the 80th anniversary of this great festival. Be here for the parade at 1pm Saturday June 17th & stay for fun frivolity & history as we celebrate the great author & the world he lived in. June 17th - 23rd in the beautiful town of Broadstairs by the sea

Discover fascinating tales of the rich the poor the sad & the famous in amongst the amazing headstones & memorials of this classic beautiful Victorian cemetery right on our doorstep Find out how to visit this unique historical area of Thanet

Come & visit Petticoat La in Ramsgate. Hear the inside story of its success . Follow this with a tour around The Montifiore Synagogue & learn why there is an original roman pillar on site. Learn about the Famous Morellis ice cream gelato parlour in Broadstairs. Find out about the unique concept behind Broadstairs latest hotel The Yarrow. Interviews and inside stories with this latest Thanet Tour number 2

Join Kiki Case & myself as we walk & talk our way to Joss Bay, describing the scenery as we go & uncovering the story behind this highly informative & respected free magazine , the 'go to' publication for life in Thanet.

Take a tour across Thanet discovering great moments in history that happened on the Island. From bravery to kindness to creativity it's all here. This is the first of 3 tours to be undertaken covering the stories of remarkable people & fascinating places

Come & tour around one of the most unusual & intriguing museums in Kent, 'The Micro Museum' based in Ramsgate. See the history of computers originating back in the Victorian era! Play computer games from the 1970's right thru to 2000. Do quizzes, find hidden toys, compete with your friends on the computer games and participate in 'special' themed days'. Once visited you'll want to come back again & again to participate in the fun & learning of computers. This podcast brings it all to life

Hear about the 2 most famous aircraft from the Battle of Britain. The Spitfire & Hurricane Memorial Museum houses these two great planes for all to see & with entry being free all are welcome. This podcast will guide you around the museum and enlighten you to the personal stories that attach themselves to each of these world beating machines that saved these islands from invasion. Visit the cafe & take time out in the serene memorial garden.

A joyous trip around the festival with Jo Tuffs the Festival Director. Find out about music venues, musicians, dancing displays, the Hobby Horse club for kids and the workshops offered during this magic week. You'll want to visit after you've heard this podcast

Come aboard the largest vessel in Ramsgate Harbour, the Cervia Hear how this restored Thames tug has come back to life having been sunk by a terrible accident. Hear how our guide escaped death on the tugs by a matter of minutes. Share life on board and what role these vessels played in making London the busiest port in the world

Join us on a guided tour around the history of the seas surrounding Thanet. Discover the importance & major events that Ramsgate Harbour was the centre of. Learn what happened when a great storm occurred 6 miles off the Thanet coast on the Goodwin Sands, the most treacherous stretch of water for shipwrecking in the world