on May 15th? Local band CROW have recently reformed and are putting on a big evening of live music and DJs. CROW used to play a lot and the old Whitstable Assembly Rooms before they split up in 1995. Since reforming in 2007 at the request of a promoter friend of theirs who died, they have done a couple of gigs around Canterbury and Margate, with London on the horizon, but for them the special one is playing back in their home-town of Whitstable, and they’re hoping to see as many friendly faces as possible on the night. The four-piece band consists of guitar, base, drums and didgeridoo, and will be bolstered on the night by the Kent Circus School (also based in Whitstable) who are going to perform some of their specialities including UV juggling and hopefully fire activities on the beach. Live DJs and visuals will be provided by the BlueTribe Sound System, also based in Whitstable. Music from 8-11pm, tickets are £5 and can be bought in advance from www. myspace.com/crowwhitstable. For more details call band member Christian on 01227 264 916.
have another chance to learn more about the pioneering Railway at the launch party for a new DVD called ‘The Canterbury & Whitstable Railway’. Made and released by a local couple through their company ‘Harbour Heights’, the official launch is on Saturday 23rd May from 7pm at the Horsebridge Centre, and will include an illustrated talk, a celebratory glass of sparkling wine and Master of Ceremonies will be Tony Blake, Whitstable’s own archive film expert. Tickets £4, call 01227 772552 for more details.
The Joy Lane Children’s Centre had its Grand Opening on April 22, and Malissa Taylor was there: “My son Jacob is a pupil at Joy Lane Primary School. Attached to this wonderful school is a children’s centre which, I am sure, will become the heart of our community. The official opening on April 22 proved to be a fantastically eventful day, which was enjoyed by all of us. We were entertained by a delightful juggler from the Kent Circus School, and taught the joys of African drumming. Our children were offered face painting and provided with cleverly crafted balloon shapes. As we wandered around our lovely centre, I felt so proud that I am a part of this invaluable community, which provides support in so many ways.”
3rd 1830 and SPOKES, the East Kent Cycle Campaign, organised a ride, walk and picnic to celebrate the Crab & Winkle 179 years on, on Sunday May 3rd. With a simultaneous start at 10.30 from Canterbury West or Whitstable Station (South side), and a picnic at the mid-point, the Winding Pond, with The Sheriff of Canterbury from 12.30, stalls, music, Bikeability and Go Ride Demos (cycle training for children and adults) were due to be there, as well as the launch of a new DVD about The Canterbury and Whitstable Railway. If you didn’t make May 3rd, you’ll
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The Crab & Winkle Line first opened on May
Credit: Malissa Taylor
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