WELCOME TO THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE OF THE WHITSTABLE IMP!
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ugust has been a mixed bag of a month weather-wise, and September promises a mixed and very FULL bag of entertainment. Even if you don’t have the traditional back-to-school rush to get shoes, bags, books and uniform, there’s still plenty for you to plan and do. We’re brought you as much of the Hop Festival events as we could - see the gig guide p38, and there are LOADS of things happening here in Whitstable, literally on your doorstep. We always list as many events as we can in our pages but this one
came through when we were already full: The Monument Pub is holding a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan on Friday September 24th - why not pop up for a cake, a cuppa and a chat if you can spare the time? Enjoy this issue of the IMP and good luck for the new academic term, if that’s affecting you now. We’ll be back in October. Christina & The IMP Team The Whitstable IMP, PO Box 290, Whitstable CT5 9AH
EDITOR Christina Birkett – Christina and husband Mel launched The Whitstable IMP in December 2008, around the same time their third daughter was born. As well as writing, editing and mothering, Christina enjoys singing and cake-making, has recently rediscovered running, and loves going to local gigs and exhibitions. Contact her at christina@the-imp.co.uk
CONTRIBUTORS Chris Haydon – Chris is 19 years old and has lived in Whitstable his whole life. Currently studying Film at the University of Brighton, Chris is an avid film fan and buff, and plans to go to the National Film School after University to study Directing Fiction Film and Documentary. He loves writing film reviews, and will be writing reviews for the IMP between course work and writing for the university’s paper, ‘The Pebble’. Georgie Mind – Georgie is 18 and has lived in Whitstable most of her life. Currently studying A levels at Canterbury College in English, Art History, Philosophy and Psychology, she hopes to start a degree course in Art History next year. Georgie is very passionate about promoting arts in the community and thinks that the diversity of the wonderful Whitstable art scene should be celebrated! Malissa Taylor – South African-born Malissa is passionate about three things; Mamahood, Music and Mother Earth. She spends most of her time consumed by these and feels that her responsibility is to ensure that each is celebrated by everything that she does. Malissa loves to be part of, and write about, the Whitstable community and local music. Lucy de Pledge – Chestfield-based mother of two and self-confessed metalhead, Lucy works in Faversham as an estate agent, as well as providing the IMP with Festivals and Gig guides through her band and gig promotions company, LDP promotions. Contact her at www.ldppromotions.com or 07834 354618. Nelson P. Jefferson – Nelson P. Jefferson is the 90-year old drummer of The Near Legendary Blue Chickens and hails originally from Memphis Tennessee, although has been a resident of Faversham for some years now. He can sometimes be seen sitting in his rocking chair on the front porch or else fruitlessly panning for gold on the banks of the creek.
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Cassie Stafford – Cassie lives in Whitstable with her husband Matt and two beautiful children. They have been here for nearly 2 years now and love it. Cassie has a great passion for writing, music, reading and going on adventures with her kids.
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