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A Summer Squall was a huge success with thousands of people enjoying the entertainment and events provided over the Bank Holiday weekend. Here's just some of the comments we've been receiving from people who clearly enjoyed themselves.
"...many congratulations for the marvellous events over the August Bank Holiday! I did not get to everything but was kept busy running hither and yon, from one presentation to another."
"Such a fantastic weekend, something for everyone."
"Couldn't make it all, but studio opens (despite monsoon) were a real success..."
Fortunately, the sun shone on both Saturday and Monday with only Sunday suffering a little due to the massive downpour. However, it clearly added to the entertainment.
"Had a great time at A Summer Squall this weekend. Particular highlight was the summer "squall" that hit right on the 3.30 pm start of Death in Ramsgate aboard the Cervia - very authentic and we were all soaked! Kids loved seeing the shows Mouse in the House and the New Model Theatre. Roll on "A Summer Squall 2!"
Luckily I live in Ramsgate and can already look forward to planning my time carefully for next year. You are going to repeat it, aren't you!?"
Did you miss it? What was it? Read below for our pre-event write-up on A Summer Squall.
A fun-filled three day event with a wide variety of arts activities and experiences for people living in and visiting Ramsgate! Come along over the three days of the August Bank Holiday (28th, 29th and 30th August) and enjoy an explosion of creativity. There is a full diary of events and our programme is downloadable as well as being available at the Ramsgate Visitor Centre at The Custom House, Harbour Parade, Ramsgate.
“I wish the Ramsgate Arts Festival great success. It has a dynamic team who have put together a wide range of wonderful events, full of artistic activities that will intrigue, amuse and excite all those who come and visit Ramsgate. I hope that this will be the first year of many for this exciting new addition to the Ramsgate cultural scene.”
Laura Sandys, MP South Thanet
Many events are free of charge and you can just turn up to enjoy them. If you want to guarantee a place at those with limited capacity, you can either collect a free ticket at The Custom House, Harbour Parade or email info@ramsgatearts.org to reserve a place. This applies to the talks (Roman Ramsgate and Back to the Drawing Board) at the Library and the Garden of England workshops at the Mind Garden Cafe and Newington Community Centre. Events with a ticket price are on sale at The Custom House or via www.WeGotTickets.com/ For writers, there's a great chance to enjoy a day with Ramsgate's Got Writing Talent, led by Jane Wenham-Jones at the Royal Temple Yacht Club on Monday 30 August. There's limited capacity, so book a place in advance if you want to guarantee a place. Full details of the day itself are here.
Why A Summer Squall in Ramsgate?
Well, a squall is a wind, a gust, a disturbance, a commotion. It is something blowing strongly for a brief period, it’s sudden, it’s loud, it’s a rumpus. It is a word that is totally part of the sailing traditions and maritime history of the town and it fits our summer burst of artistic energy, creativity, noise and commotion as planned!
What can you expect?
A moving, kinetic explosion of art and noise will be moving around the town attracting attention wherever it goes Visit the smallest cinema in the UK, on wheels and powered by the sun! Take part in a percussion workshop, a junk upcycling workshop or enter your work in our Open Art Exhibition Creative writing competition Performances aboard the Steam Tug 'Cervia' The very best in contemporary visual theatre , a cracking show that's hilariously funny, inventive and with an amazing set Two themed markets: Made in Thanet and Green FuturesLots more planned - watch this space or contact us if you would like to be involved.
info@ramsgatearts.org
We have three main themes for the event
All graphics for A Summer Squall including posters, banners, flyers and programme have been produced for Ramsgate Arts by PatrickGeorge
