News Blast: Fusion nightclub licence rejected over fire safety concerns
Thanet District Council's licencing decision on Fusion nightclub, Margate Pride's performance residency and Pomus's new venue
A round up of the week's culture news from in and around Thanet.
Thanet District Council has refused to grant a premises licence to new Cliftonville nightclub Fusion. Many local residents and businesses raised concerns about noise, safety and public nuisance at Thursday’s hearing. However, the refusal was based on Kent Fire & Rescue’s finding that the building does not meet the necessary fire safety requirements. If these issues are addressed, the club can reapply in a month’s time. Watch the full hearing on YouTube:
Margate Pride has launched its performance residency. Facilitated by Pink Suits and hosted at Margate Arts Club from July 28-31, it's an open call for performance artists to develop new work to be performed at Dreamland on August 9 as part of Margate Pride. Find out more.
It’s a big year for Margate’s Pomus. The small plates restaurant and wine bar turned one, opened up a sister restaurant on Margate’s harbour arm, Pom on the Pier, and will soon launch in a third restaurant in Folkestone. Pomus Folkestone will take over the old Brewery Tap pub on Tontine Street. The space will continue to host art exhibitions and events, which have filled the venue since the original pub closed in the 90s. Open seven days a week, Kent chef Keiran Golding (ex-The Blue Pigeons, Deal, Wyatt & Jones, Broadstairs, and Number Nine at Chapel House Estate, Ramsgate) will oversee the menu which promises to be just as tempting as the other venues. Opening this summer.
The Body As Data project is returning for 2025, telling the stories of people who have arrived in the UK as refugees through sound, movement and surveillance technologies. Numerous events are planned over the coming months, including workshops in Dover, Folkestone and Margate. Find out more.
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Folkestone and Hythe District Council will carry out work on the cliffs about the Leas to prevent landslides this autumn. This follows an incident in February last year. This will precede recently approved plans for a £750,000 refurbishment of the Lower Leas Coastal Park play area.
East Kent Open Houses will return this October and today is the final day to register to take part - either as an artist or someone with a space to exhibit work. Now in its 25th year, last year the event saw over 250 artists show work across more than 80 houses and studios. Apply now.
Joss Bay Surf Club has been taken over by Kent Surf School. The Broadstairs operation still is open for lessons, whatever your level, and will also run first aid and open swimming sessions too.
An area of Margate Main Sands was cordoned off by police earlier this week following reports of human remains being seen on the beach. Upon investigation, it turned out to be a large dead fish. Check out the photos.
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