> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.strangetourist.co.uk/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Incoming: David Hockney, A Botanical Journey, Banned Books Day and more - URL: https://www.strangetourist.co.uk/incoming-david-hockney-a-botanical-journey-banned-books-day-and-more/ - Published: 2026-09-29T07:00:28.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-29T07:00:27.000Z - Description: Upcoming things to do in Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs and beyond, including a David Hockney talk, garden tour, and censorship protest - Author: Strange Tourist **Writer, critic and curator Martin Gayford** gives a **talk on the life, work and ideas of his longtime friend David Hockney**, who died earlier this year. Delivered at **Turner Contemporary in Margate on Friday, October 23**, the talk will take place in front of Hockney’s giant artwork currently on show in the gallery’s Sunley Window. [**Tickets £15**](https://turnercontemporary.org/whats-on/events/martin-gayford-on-david-hockney-a-life-in-pictures?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). [David Hockney fills Turner Contemporary with the light of a sunriseDavid Hockney has unveiled his first work ever shown in Margate, a huge sunrise painting filling Turner Contemporary’s Sunley Window to mark the gallery’s 15th anniversary![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/06/39/0639efc0-b873-4e30-ac06-2893b029d0e0/content/images/icon/Strange_Tourist_Vector_DOT_SMALL-cd68be91-7aee-4bfc-a9e5-a32ee17c15b9.png)Strange Tourist | Thanet culture guideAndy Malt![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/06/39/0639efc0-b873-4e30-ac06-2893b029d0e0/content/images/thumbnail/David-Hockney-Sunley-Window-2026-Installation-view--courtesy-Turner-Contemporary--Photo-Above-Ground-Studio--Seraphina-Neville---c-Turner-Contemporary-1-3-570674c9-2ddf-42ac-801f-7a259850e13c.jpg)](https://www.strangetourist.co.uk/david-hockney-fills-turner-contemporary-with-the-light-of-a-sunrise/) **Crusty supper club Crimp returns for a night of hearty pies at George & Heart**. Taking over the kitchen on **Wednesday, October 21, with sittings at 6.30pm and 7.30pm**, it’s three courses. Tuck into an autumnal menu like smoked chalk stream trout, braised short rib and bone marrow suet pie with walnut ketchup. Vegetarian option available. [**£38.50 per person**](https://www.georgeandheart.com/shop/p/mori-mori-x-crimp-supper-club-rc9xr?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). **A Botanical Journey: Plants, Potions & Perfume** offers a unique opportunity to experience the gardens at **Quex Park’s Powell-Cotton Museum in Birchington** next month. On **October 2 and 9**, join the head gardener for a guided walk and talk on how plants have shaped medicine and inspired folklore. Then watch a live steam distillation with Broadstairs Botanticals, providing you with a fragrance from the garden to take home with you. [**Tickets £15**](https://powell-cottonmuseum.org/event/a-botanical-journey-plants-potions-perfume/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). **For four weeks (Oct 4, 11, 25 + Nov 1) Cafe del Margs** is putting on American comfort food feasts with their **American Super Club series**; think meatloaf, chicken pot pie, pot roast and baked ham. **Available 12pm-6pm and booking is advised**. **Thanet Trans Club** hold their very first **health hub on Tuesday, October 13**. Head to 276 Northdown Road in Margate between **6pm-9pm** to peruse the clothes swap rail, have some clothes altered, try binders, get advice on hair and make up, as well as mental health support and legal advice. ## Sign up for Strange Tourist | Thanet culture guide Your go-to guide for culture, events and coastal life in Margate, Ramsgate, Broadstairs and beyond Subscribe Email sent! Check your inbox to complete your signup. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime. **The last of this year's Margate Bat Walks** takes place on **Wednesday, October 14 at 6.30pm**, with the penultimate walk this coming Wednesday at 7.10pm. Walks are free and everyone is welcome. [**DM**](https://www.instagram.com/margatebatwalks/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk) **to be added to the WhatsApp group** where the meeting point details will be shared. **Kit Proudfoot**’s performance of his new **work in progress** stand up show this week was very funny. If you missed it, he’s doing it again. He’ll perform an updated version of Little Defeats of the Heart at **Big Shot in Margate on Wednesday, November 18**. Honestly, it’s quite a story. [**Tickets £5**](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kitproudfoot/2436916?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). **Sketchbook Club launches at the Royal Albion Hotel in Broadstairs on Sunday, October 11** from 10.30am to midday. Hosted by illustrator Yasmina Jameel, there will be no set activity, instead offering an opportunity to create alongside and meet other people who love to draw. **Free entry**. **Screaming Alley heads to Canterbury Festival on Thursday, October 29** for a night of chaos, filthy humour and dark cabaret with a hint of Halloween. Hosted by Charlie Partridge, the night features Pat Riarchy, poet Violet Malice, circus performer Danny Ash and more. **On at Malthouse Theatre at 8pm.** [**Tickets from £19**](https://canterburyfestival.co.uk/whats-on/screaming-alley-cabaret/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). **New literature festival Island Festival** takes place at the **Walpole Bay Hotel in Cliftonville on October 18-24**. A project of the Isle Write writers group, it has a programme of writing workshops, readings, open mics and live music. [**Find out more**](https://www.instagram.com/islandfestwalpolebay?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). **It’s Banned Books Day on Saturday, October 10**. At a time when ever more books are being banned or otherwise censored, **join a protest on the steps at Margate Main Sands at 11am** that day. Bring your favourite book deemed unsuitable for human eyes, sit down and get reading. Books will be available to borrow for those whose collections are squeaky clean. **The Pavilion in Broadstairs** will host a **daytime disco** on **Sunday, November 22**. Curated by Margate venue Olby’s, the playlist will be 80s and 90s banger only. Kicks off at 3pm and finishes at 8pm, so you’ll still be fresh for Monday morning. [**Earlybird tickets £10**](https://olbyscreativehub.co.uk/event/80s-90s-classics-party-the-pavilion-22nd-nov-2025/?ref=strangetourist.co.uk). Want more? [Subscribe to our newsletter](https://www.strangetourist.co.uk/#/portal) for a hit of arts, culture and fun things to do around Thanet and beyond in your inbox every Saturday morning.