There’s so much to get existential about at the moment, I don’t know where to start. And then Southern Water increases your water bill for no reason.
As a tonic to the dustbin fire these days often feel like, the Festival of Optimism is round the corner, injecting positivity across Thanet.
With programming all around the island, the festival looks at ideas and work already underway to better our community and others. We spoke to festival co-founder Stephen Miller, who explains that everything is not a shit show at all, and how, in fact, many communities face their challenges with the belief they can make things better. Which is the type of hope needed right now.
Also in this week’s newsletter is a spectacular stack of things to do and see and experience, which is also joyful and something to celebrate. From Screaming Alley to supper clubs and the very first Trans Health Hub, there’s plenty to get stuck into and enjoy in our little pocket of the world.
