A fortnightly gathering for deep thinkers, conversationalists and curious minds. Shorts n' Thoughts uses short films to inspire conversation, unravelling big topics in digestible ways through group conversation, prompts, and interactive activities. Each night we screen three short films (animations, spoken word, songs, documentaries) all on a single theme. This week's theme is hope. Upcoming themes will include: belonging, activism, money and [...]

Ever wished you could have and wear garments you saw in films, pictures or TV? Happens all the time, but some are unique or crazy expensive pieces, or ones that just don't even exist anymore. The art of patternmaking can bridge this and let you create the impossible. Join us to learn about patterns, or bring your [...]

Proud to be one of the spooky trick-or-treat stations in this year's Kids' Treat Trail, just before the brilliant Howl-O-Ween Dog Parade in the Old Town Square! Knock on our door if you dare! Mwahahahahaha! £2, all proceeds will go to the RNLI. Please scan QR code for more info.

T.S. Eliot and his wife Vivienne spent some time in Margate to recuperate after a period of both mental and physical fragility. He worked on ‘The Waste Land’ whilst sitting in the Nayland Rock shelter on Margate Sands... Join us for Ian Jones's reading and talk which will bring to life excerpts of, and throw new light [...]

On the path towards total sustainability, you may also be wondering about clothing fibres. Second-hand always works best, but you may also want to consider high-quality materials that don't cause any harm and do last for many years. For warmer fibres, some prefer synthetic and vegan, others choose natural and animal, but there are multiple implications for the environment and [...]

Fourth meeting of the Home Energy Hub series curated by Iain James Purves on how to reduce your energy bills. Let's get ready for a cold, expensive winter by learning how best to: - Understand the energy situation - Reduce your heating bills - Insulation and draught-proofing - Reduce water heating costs - Reduce the [...]