News Blast: Broadstairs' Palace Cinema up for major award

The Palace in the running for Cinema of the Year, Tides leisure centre plans, a fine art degree in Margate and more. The latest creative and cultural news from across Thanet and beyond.

The Palace Cinema in Broadstairs has been longlisted for Cinema of the Year at the British Independent Cinema Awards. The final decision will be made by a jury of experts next month, but there’s also a public vote that will be taken into account as they make their deliberations. Submissions close on September 22. Cast your vote now. 

Palace cinema celebrates 60 years at the heart of Broadstairs

“Cultural institution” the Palace cinema’s 60 year journey to become “a place that really is about film as opposed to two hours of entertainment”

Strange TouristAndy Malt

As if the coffee and buns weren’t great enough already, Walpole Bay refreshment horsebox Afterparty has teamed up with Coldcuts Subs to offer freshly made sandwiches from midday to 3pm Thursday to Sunday. This weekend the options are Korean mayak egg and pistachio pesto mortadella. Follow on Instagram. 

Dover District Council has voted in favour of a major revamp of the Tides Leisure Centre in Deal. Already closed for several months, the £20 million project will see it out of action for at least two years, as the old building is demolished. Once open though, the new centre will hold a 25 metre pool and gym. Sadly, there are no plans to build a new waterslide, which was always the main reason for going there. Find out more.

Northdown Brewery Taproom will now be open on Wednesdays from 4-7pm, and selling selected beers for just £3 a pop. Find the taproom behind B&Q, and maybe take the bus. 

London Theatre Week ends tomorrow, which is your deadline to nab discount seats to that West End show you never got round to booking tickets to, or taking a punt on a new show. Find discounts and participating shows.

Applications are now open for the Margate School of Art’s European Fine Art Masters programme, which supports emerging artists in their professional development. The two year, full-time course will result in a Master of Fine Arts research-level degree. Beginning in October, there are 15 places available. Find out more.