Broadstairs Folk Week

Broadstairs Folk week is annually followed around the world via the internet with this year's festival's theme celebrating the American influence in the development of folk blues and root music. The Voice of America is covering many of the US plays that took place
here.

A blog on the Voice of America website features the events by a specialist reporter who has been to Broadstairs during the festival. The town is bustling and the atmosphere is vibrant with thousands of people from the UK and abroad taking part in gigs, workshops and events.

One of the final events was a band of 100 ukelele players playing the same song whilst marching from Bleak House to the Bandstand at Victoria Gardens at 2.15 on the final Friday afternoon. This display from The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is the final major concert on the final Friday.

Broadstairs in summer

The photos above were shot this midsummer, it's quite vibrant and lively. The atmosphere is magnificent. I can agree that Broadstairs is beyond compare in the summer. The pleasurable seven beach bays, delicious ice cream shops, and a countless fantastic restaurants, unique shop, Broadstairs provides for everyone.

There's no place to be... for the residents, a day trip, tourists and holidaymakers. The reason I myself do not want to be out of town in the summer. It has been acknowledge nationwide that it is the charm in Kent's coastal pride. It has been voted the second best seaside resort in the UK by a collection of people together with Rick Stein and Bill Bryson, following St. Ives in the south west.

A wind power television advert has been previously shot exclusively on locale and brought Broadstairs on the nation spotlight. The production company selected Broadstairs for the expensive advert because it had a vast selection of scenic attraction, and possessed the essence of old-styled English resort.

August is the busiest month for the town; folk week is the main attraction. This is great fun with children definitely. Gala Day is ever mainly a treat, this also includes sand castles competitions, and Neptune rising out of the water, teddy bears' picnics, music entertainments, craft and trade stalls, there is something for all folks. On Wednesday evening the firework display takes place, this is happening throughout the month, the firework displays are splendid.

Big Ben marks 150th anniversary

Big Ben is the international icon of London,
the 316 foot clock tower was completed in 1858.
Big Ben itself is the name of the 14 ton bell that chimes.

Why Big Ben?
The first is that is was named after Sir Benjamin Hall,
the first commissioner of works, a large man who was
known affectionately in the house as "Big Ben". The
second theory is that it was named after a heavyweight
boxing champion at that time, Benjamin Caunt. Also
known as "Big Ben".

The Houses of Parliament and the clock tower are one
of London's iconic landmarks. The building is known as
the Palace of Westminster and the clock tower is
sometimes called St Stephen's Tower, although it is
commonly referred to as Big Ben.

A special light above the clock faces is also illuminated,
letting the public know when parliament is in session.

Big Ben's timekeeping is strictly regulated by a stack
of coins placed on the huge pendulum. Big Ben has
rarely stopped. Even after a bomb destroyed the
Commons chamber during the Second World War,
the clock tower survived and Big Ben continued to
strike the hours.

The chimes of Big Ben were first broadcast by the
BBC on 31 December 1923, a tradition that continues
to this day.

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Wimbledon DAY TRIP!

This Day Trip, which will occur on the final Sunday, this comprises a seat on the amazing 11,000 seater Number One Court, which enables you to witness the stars of recent and previous years championship in the Junior and Veterans' competitions.

This includes return coach travel from your local area. Full day at Wimbledon and a reserved seat on number One Court. The services of a Tour Manager throughout.

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Hunt for wildlife haven

If your garden is a haven of wildlife - Kent Wildlife Trust is searching for green-fingered residents in Thanet area whose plot, large or small, is aimed and planned with creatures in mind.
The grounds may includes to businesses, community groups or schools, or it can be an allotment, a private garden or a collection of adjoining gardens.
The greatest gardeners will be offered with bronze, silver and golds awards which specially designed with wooden wildlife sculptures which be given to six winners.
For more instruction call Vera Elliott on 01843 297777 or email vera@sustainabilityactions.com, or get hold of Maureen Ramsey on 01622 662012 or email maureen.rainey@kentwildlifeorg.uk

Seven Southeast UK beaches win Blue Flag

We have got some of the country's best beaches, the blue flag awards make known last week are given to the top bathing beaches around the world and are judged on criteria, which includes water quality, safety, environmental education and management.

The heavy rainful in the beginning of 2008 had changed water quality - one of the main criteria that measures to judge the awards. Inspite of that, Thanet area achieved as much to be desired cause it has given the highest number of awards, it's a great beginning to the summer season.

The Blue flag will be flying high at Minnis Bay, St. Mildred's Bay, West Bay, Waypole Bay, Botany Bay, Joss Bay and Ramsgate Main Sand.
Quality Coast Award were awarded to Westbrook Bay, Margate Main Sands, Stone Bay and Viking Bay.