Podcast
Don't Miss Margate - The Podcast
Hosted by Georgina Wilson-Powell · EN
Welcome to Don't Miss Margate, 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.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
7episodes
Episodes
Newest firstAll episodes
Wintering in Margate
Jan 3000:35:18Tap to summarizeOur last episode in this series we look at how we live in and use seaside towns in winter, especially using nature and the coastline for self-care and supporting mental health. We speak to yoga retreat and house CloudZen, hear from episode sponsor The Turner about their first ever Winter Wellness Festival and discuss men’s mental health with personal development and mindset coach Craig Gardner.As always you can find out more about what’s on in Margate, every week, by subscribing to our free guide at Don’t Miss Margate. Don’t Miss is a new hyperlocal media group, focusing on culture, community and connection in the UK’s coastal towns.With thanks to producer Matt Ward at Audio Editing Secrets and The Turner for sponsoring this episode. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →
Go West
Nov 3000:33:43Tap to summarizeThe Don't Miss Margate team head to Westwood Cross to dive into the stories of independent businesses and makers who have made a community and new home behind the large out of town retail stores you find across the country. We meet legacy business Hornby, craft brewery Northdown Brewery and Studio J1H who are providing much needed space to artists and entrepreneurs.To discover everything happening in Margate, subscribe to our free weekly what's on newsletter.Hosted by DMM founder Georgina Wilson-Powell and co-producer Matt Ward, of Audio Editing Secrets. They're joined every episode by Margate's own Mysterious Historian.Don't forget to subscribe / follow / like or review this podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →
Rainy Days
Sep 1500:31:45Tap to summarizeWe're back after our summer hols and straight back into exploring what Margate has to offer, in the autumn rain. We try out an award winning escape room, The Escapement, head underground to discover Margate's mysterious Shell Grotto and talk to the Crab Museum about how to set up your own museum, and erm, crab bums. And if you need more things to do in Margate, don't forget to subscribe to Don't Miss Margate's weekly what's on newsletter, it's free. Don't miss out.Thanks, this episode go to our producer Matt Ward from Audio Editing Secrets, the Margate Walking Tour, and thanks also to our episode sponsor, the Turner gallery in Margate. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →
Holiday Makers
Jul 1500:29:57Tap to summarizeEp4: Holiday Makers has been brought to you by Don't Miss Margate's founder Georgina Wilson-Powell, co-host and producer, Matt Ward of Audio Editing Secrets and the Mysterious Historian who will be running a Margate walking tour on Tuesday 29 July from The Shakespeare as part of Margate Charter Day. Email to book or follow him on Instagram.Follow Don’t Miss Margate on Instagram and don’t miss our weekly what’s on newsletter. Subscribe here for free.Check out Matt’s other podcast, Ramble on a Ramble.For our guests, check them out on Instagram too.Peter’s Fish Factory / Lulu’s / XYLO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →
The Beach
May 2500:26:25Tap to summarizeIn this show, Georgina and Matt dive into the stories behind what makes Margate's beach so magic and meets people who use the sandy shores for physical and mental health benefits as well as interviewing volunteers who help marine life who get into trouble. They spoke to Cycle Del Mar, Beach Fit and the British Divers Marine Life Rescue.And our Mysterious Historian joins us once again - and you can join him for rock n' roll history walks in Margate every Sunday from 1pm at The Shakespeare.This is our first series of unpicking the places, people and ocmmuntiies that make Margate magic and it's part of the Don't Miss Margate local media brand, which helps residents and visitors uncover the latest events, news and what's on. Subscribe for free to the weekly what's on email and don't miss out on Margate.If you liked this episode, please do leave us a review, follow the show or follow us on Instagram. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →
Action Stations
Mar 25, 202500:33:07Tap to summarizeEpisode 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, who've cleaned Margate's beaches since lockdown, to charity Dane Valley Woods who have created a new forest of 6,000 trees, plus activist author Ellen Jones tells us about her book, Outrage 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 for a recording space and Audio Editing Secrets for the series production.Don't miss what's happening in Margate by subscribing to Don't Miss...Margate's free weekly newsletter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →
It's Not Just Margs Babes
Jan 30, 202500:30:07Tap to summarizeWelcome to the first episode of Don't Miss Margate! 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, hear from Little Swift about making waves in the seaside wine scene, and talk to the town’s tea blender, Chai Wallah. Plus, our resident Mysterious Historian reveals why Margate was the place for cocktails 200 years ago. There’s more to Margs, babes.Don't miss out on all things Margate. Subscribe for free to DMM's weekly what's on guide. In yer inbox 8.30am every Sunday.Find the Mysterious Historian on his Margate Walking Tour and his book Spirit of Margate is available for £10, all proceeds go to charities in Margate.Special thanks to Audio Editing Secrets / @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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →