Welcome to Don't Miss Margate, (https://dontmissmargate.com/)the podcast that dives into the heart of this famously quirky, creative town. It’s the seaside and so much more. Every episode uncovers the people who make Margate magic, from the artists and musicians to people pioneering innovative products, bar owners, event organisers and more. There’s never a dull moment in this coastal community, Margate’s fuelled by DIY spirit, so whether you’re a local, or Margate-curious, subscribe now and discover the town beyond the ‘hotspot’ headlines.
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Personal development coach Craig Gardner discusses men's mental health and using coastal towns for self-care during the winter months in an interview.
30 Nov 2025
Go West
Hosts Georgina Wilson-Powell and Matt Ward explore Westwood Cross with the Mysterious Historian, highlighting independent businesses like Hornby, Northdown Brewery, and Studio J1H that foster community behind retail stores in this interview episode.
15 Sept 2025
Rainy Days
The hosts explore Margate's attractions in the rain, including an escape room, the Shell Grotto, and the Crab Museum, offering insights into unique local experiences.
15 Jul 2025
Holiday Makers
Georgina Wilson-Powell, Matt Ward, and the Mysterious Historian discuss Margate's holiday scene, highlighting Peter's Fish Factory, Lulu's, and XYLO, in this episode.
25 May 2025
The Beach
Hosts Georgina and Matt explore Margate's beach, discussing its magic and interviewing Cycle Del Mar, Beach Fit, and British Divers Marine Life Rescue about the physical, mental, and environmental benefits.
25 Mar 2025
Action Stations
Episode 2 is packed with the people, places and communities making Margate magic. And we've focused on those taking action, from Rise Up Clean Up (https://www.riseupcleanup.co.uk/), who've cleaned Margate's beaches since lockdown, to charity Dane Valley Woods (https://danevalleywoods.org/) who have created a new forest of 6,000 trees, plus activist author Ellen Jones (https://www.instagram.com/ellen__jones/) tells us about her book, Outrage (https://thebookishtype.co.uk/products/outrage-why-the-fight-for-lgbtq-equality-is-not-yet-won-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-by-ellen-jones?variant=53523144966525&country=GB&currency=GBP&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwqIm_BhDnARIsAKBYcmvEYXGrjfDvT6_CCCtvOMfjW0vbqwn5aNGg94dnBqjLKuDQCx-saToaAjpGEALw_wcB) and it's call to arms to defend queer rights. Finally our Mysterious Historian weaves places what's happening now into Margate's wild past.
Thanks go to Olby's Creative Hub (https://www.instagram.com/olbyscreativehub/) for a recording space and Audio Editing Secrets (https://www.instagram.com/audioeditingsecrets/) for the series production.
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30 Jan 2025
It's Not Just Margs Babes
Welcome to the first episode of Don't Miss Margate! (https://dontmissmargate.com/) Join your co-hosts Georgina Wilson-Powell and Matt Ward as they explore the stories behind Margate's headlines.
In this episode, we discover what’s in the UK’s smallest art gallery, Liminal Gallery (https://www.instagram.com/liminal_gallery/), hear from Little Swift (https://www.instagram.com/littleswiftct9/) about making waves in the seaside wine scene, and talk to the town’s tea blender, Chai Wallah (https://chaiwallahmargate.co.uk/). Plus, our resident Mysterious Historian reveals why Margate was the place for cocktails 200 years ago. There’s more to Margs, babes.
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Find the Mysterious Historian on his Margate Walking Tour (https://www.instagram.com/margatewalkingtour/) and his book Spirit of Margate (https://open.acast.com/networks/6790c70a7e5a4982474ec47a/shows/6790de42455ab42f9db2299f/episodes/www.gofundme.com/thesom) is available for £10, all proceeds go to charities in Margate.
Special thanks to Audio Editing Secrets (www.audioeditingsecrets.com) / @audioeditingsecrets (https://www.instagram.com/audioeditingsecrets/) for the podcast production and to KCC's Community Member Grant Scheme and Councillor Lesley Game without which this pilot episode wouldn't have been possible.
Don't miss out - see you next time!
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Craig Gardner
Mysterious Historian
Cycle Del Mar
Beach Fit
British Divers Marine Life Rescue
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