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A free, independent print magazine to discover modern-day Margate We bring you the best stories about Margate's people, businesses, art, culture, and more!

The Margate Mercury is a free, independent, print magazine about the seaside town of Margate in Kent. www.brightsidepublishing.com

Read it online here https://issuu.com/margatemercury or become a subscriber now here https://www.brightsidepublishing.com/shop/. For more information about advertising in the magazine please contact Jen on [email protected]

26/09/2025

To celebrate Broadstairs food festival, local boutique travel agency Travel Passion will have a pop-up travel shop in the Samworth & Mee restaurant from Friday 3rd to Sunday 5th October.

You'll be able to go along and meet the team, collect a FREE cruise magazine, and enter a prize draw to win a £100 Samworth & Mee voucher.

If you’ve got a passion for food or travel, don’t miss them at Samworth & Mee on Albion Street.

www.Travelpassion.co.uk or call Travel Passion's co-founder Darrin on 01843 260313

25/09/2025

🎉NEW OPENING🎉

💈KIN STUDIO 💈 .tudio

Kin Studio, a new hair studio by seasoned stylist Christopher Mackins, has opened on the corner of Northdown and Arthur Road in Cliftonville. With nearly 20 years’ experience, Mackins offers expert haircuts and styling for all hair types in a welcoming, inclusive environment. Each appointment includes a full consultation, complimentary drinks, and optional grooming extras like hot towel treatments and facials. The space combines original features with a modern, minimalist design, aiming to elevate the traditional salon experience. Kin Studio is part of Northdown Road’s creative revival…

Kin Studio
Open 8:30-6:30 Friday, Saturday & Monday
1A Arthur Rd, Cliftonville, Margate

19/09/2025

Margate Beach Club arrived this summer in style, with flair and fabulousness, and things are hotting up with their line-up of events as we move into the cooler months.

The inclusive venue with stunning sea-views has your brunch, bingo, cabaret and nightclub entertainment needs covered, so read on to find out more about the dates you need to put in your diary!

🌟BEACH CLUB BINGO🌟
Hosted by Janet District Council
Friday 26th September

Organised by Jack Packman and Karen Brinkman. Raising money for the Mayor of Margate’s Fund to support local and community organisations and projects.
£20 per person including two rounds of bingo and a donation to the mayors fund.

Bar open 6pm - bingo from 7.30- 10pm (then DJ after)
Ticket link: https://sevn.ly/xboSwM0i

🌟NIGHT CREATURES CABARET🌟
Produced by Amber Topaz for MBC - feat. Ash Mukherjee, Anna Symes and Andromeda Circus
Sunday 28th September

Checkout MBC’s newly refurbished cabaret lounge. Opening for this event and new regular cabaret and live performances.
£30 per person including a welcome drink and bar/table snacks
Bar open 5pm - show starts 6pm
Ticket link: https://sevn.ly/xWOLNitG

🌟BEACH CLUB BRUNCH🌟
Hosted by Beverly Monet
Saturday 11th October

Bottomless drinks upgrades and packages available on arrival.
MBCs first themed brunch. Expect high energy, audience participation, great music and fun vibes. Watch out for future brunches including live singers, more drag and other acts.
Bar open 1pm - brunch 2-5pm
£35 per head including 1 x welcome drink and 2 courses
Tickets launching soon…

🌟TWISTED CIRCUS AT THE BEACH CLUB🌟
Friday 31st October

MBC is hosting its first Halloween party and the category is… Twisted Circus. Hosted by a trio of circus freaks and ghouls: Honey Foxx , KiKi Sn**ch and DJ Camille Leon. Prizes for the best costume on the night and expect battles and games for prizes.
£10 entry (advance tickets - £15 on the door)- includes a Halloween welcome drink
Open 9pm to 3am
Ticket link: https://sevn.ly/xZHal7RD

Don't forget to contact the MBC team for private hire and Christmas parties, and look out for their new autumn cocktails and drinks menu with Kentish suppliers.

Make sure you follow Margate Beach Club or go to www.margatebeach.club to find out more.

18/09/2025

✨PICKS THIS WEEK ✨

MARGATE ASSEMBLY YACHT CLUB

Music Bash at Margate Yacht Club Storage Yard (not behind B&Q, but round the back of the Turner!)

Get ready for a full day of non-stop local tunes and laid-back vibes right by the sea! are turning the Yacht Club Yard into a sun-soaked soundscape, with back-to-back sets from Margate’s finest bands including Diet Jesus and Tez, bringing the good energy and last of the summer vibes.
There’ll also be a tombola, with proceeds going to the RNLI and the MYC Youth Bursary—helping people access sailing who otherwise wouldn’t be able to.
will be running the bar to keep you refreshed. There’ll also be a sizzling BBQ on the go — because what’s a seaside party without some grilled goodness? 🌭

SAT 20 Sept
1PM – 9PM
Margate Yacht Club

SINGING CLUB

Join for 6 weeks of group vocal coaching – a fun, supportive space where you can unlock your vocal potential! This round, Lo will guide you in letting emotion flow freely through your voice… Get ready for some serious catharsis! 🎤💫

Boost your confidence, expand your range, and level up your performance skills, all while singing your heart out each week. It’s the perfect chance to enhance your technique, power, and versatility in a relaxed, encouraging environment.

Thursdays from 25th Sep to 30th Oct 2025
6:30 - 8pmstudios

SUNKEN GARDEN ECO FAIR

A day of eco-inspired workshops, talks, and ideas for all!

The day will focus on wildlife, ecology, sustainability, and more, with workshops and info points from 40 local and national organizations like Kent Wildlife Trust, RSPB, and Southern Water.Hear Arit Anderson (BBC Gardeners’ World) open the talks, plus sessions on biodiversity, sustainable gardening, tree care, and more. Explore everything from bike repairs and bee-keeping to screen printing, reducing plastic, and learning about drought-tolerant gardening and coastal plants—there’s something for everyone! A day of fun, learning, and green inspiration awaits! 🌿✨

Sunday 21 September 2025,
11am to 4.30pm
Sunken Garden, Royal Esplanade, Westbrook

16/09/2025

Looking for a freelance part-time role in local publishing? If you live in and love Margate, you might want to apply to be the next editor of the Margate Mercury. The editor will curate and commission content for our most established quarterly seasonal magazine. If you’re passionate about Margate, well connected and have editorial experience, then find out more in link in bio!

12/09/2025

Broadstairs Food Festival marquee is the place to be!

From 3rd - 5th October, there will be a stellar cast of amazing award-winning chefs from Broadstairs and Margate, and Stephen Harris from The Sportsman, Seasalter.

The festival offers three fabulous taster sessions: Kent cheeses with a side order of humour, a blind tasting to tease your knowledge, and a chance to meet five local brewers as you sample the unique taste of green hop ale, available only at harvest.

And there is an online draw that includes an opportunity to dine at The Sportsman, a Michelin-starred restaurant, for less than the price of a coffee – so why not give it a go!

You can get your tickets at broadstairsfoodfestival.org.uk/whats-happening
And you can enter the online draw at broadstairsfoodfestival.org.uk/enter-to-win

The Broadstairs Food Festival also has a vacancy for a new director, which has surely got to be one of the best foodie jobs in Kent! Find out more about this exciting role at broadstairsfoodfestival.org.uk/we-are-seeking-a-festival-director/

05/09/2025

🙋 Right now, Margate is the only town or village in Thanet without a parish council, and all services for the town are provided either by Thanet District Council, or Kent County Council. From today, Friday 15 August, TDC is inviting local people to share their views on setting up a new parish council for Margate.

🛝 Parish councils can focus on local services like grass cutting, bins, street lighting, parks and playgrounds, community buildings and allotments. Elected to represent the local community, their work can improve quality of life and wellbeing in the area.

✍️ Whether you’re a resident, business, community organisation or local group, TDC would love to hear your thoughts. Have your say by taking part in a short survey via the link below. It’s open until 5pm on Sunday 28 September 2025.

thanet.gov.uk/community-governance-review/

03/09/2025

Our team’s been out and about delivering the Autumn 2025 Margate Mercury to our awesome stockists! Keep an eye out and grab your free copy soon! 👀✨
Wondering where to pick one up? Head to the link in our bio or visit brightsidepublishing.com/stockists-2/ for our full directory. 📍
A massive thank you to all our stockists for helping us get the magazine to you! This weekend’s drop includes: 🙌

Pomus
Curve
FutureLove .uk
Anthony Wait Gallery
Positive Retail
Doubloons

Happy Autumn reading!

01/09/2025

THANKS FOR COMING!

🍂 What a truly brilliant evening we had celebrating the launch of our Autumn issue at the Sunley Gallery at Turner Contemporary! 💕🎉
A huge thank you to the wonderful team for hosting us in such a stunning space, it was the perfect setting to welcome the new season.
Massive love to everyone who joined us, it was such a joy to catch up and celebrate with you all.
Our distribution team is now out and about delivering the Autumn issue across Margate and Thanet, and we’ll be sharing a full list of stockists very soon. Keep an eye out for your copy in your favourite local spots; cafes, galleries, shops, bars, restaurants and more!
And of course, a heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to this issue. Your creativity and energy make it all possible. You’re the best! 🙏🍁💕

28/08/2025

🍁Our Autumn 2025 issue is here!🍁

The latest issue of your ultimate Margate read! 🧡

In this issue, we spotlight the Margate Film Festival, an immersive celebration of global cinema rooted in local talent, taking place 26–30 November. We also explore Margate’s q***r library, the community-led Garden Gate Project, seasonal foraging and bat walks, the town’s dance music history, and what’s on for kids and families.

✨ Plus! Don’t miss the Brightside Eats food and drink supplement, with a pumpkin spice recipe, Margate’s fizziest ferments, and a dining review you’ll want to read before your next meal.

Behind it all is a brilliant team of local creatives whose talent and dedication bring these stories to life. It’s a true celebration of Margate. 🌊

Thanks to for the cover photo and to for letting us use them as the location for the shoot.

Don't forget to come and join us tonight at the Sunley Gallery to celebrate the launch, raise a glass, meet fellow locals, and be the first to get your hands on the new issue!

Margate Mercury Autumn Launch
Sunley Gallery
RendezVous, Margate
5.30-9pm
See you there!

26/08/2025

🍂 Margate Mercury Autumn Issue Launch – Reminder! 🍂

Just a quick reminder that we’re celebrating the launch of the Margate Mercury Autumn 2025 issue this Thursday, 28th August, from 5:30 to 9pm at the Sunley Gallery, ….and you’re invited!

We’re teaming up with to toast the new season with drinks, tunes, and good vibes by the sea.
It’s also your last chance to catch ‘What are you doing by my sea?’ a stunning piece by Cassi Namoda showing in the gallery, and the perfect backdrop for the evening.

We’ll have a golden-hour soundtrack from , sunset spritzes, and free copies of the new issue ready for you. Swing by, soak up the views, and hang out with friendly faces as summer winds down.

Everyone’s welcome so please come say hey, check out the art, and enjoy a chilled-out evening with us by the coast. 🌊

📍 Sunley Gallery, Turner Contemporary
Rendezvous, Margate CT9 1HG
📅 Thursday, 28th August
🕕 5:30–9pm

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