Thank you to everyone who joined us this evening to celebrate the launch edition of the Rochester Radar magazine. What a fabulous turn out. Thank you @thebohemianme4 for hosting us. Well done to the @brightsidepublishing team and everyone involved. 💛
We can’t believe we are saying this, but on 28th May, we want you to come and celebrate TEN YEARS of the Margate Mercury!!!
We’ll be at @hoffs.margate from 5pm onwards where you’ll be the first to pick up our 10th anniversary issue.
More details to follow, but for now, get the date in your diary and do not miss this monumental night for our magazine.
Introducing the Summer edition of the Canterbury Courier.
From our editor:
“For my first issue, I really wanted to capture snapshots of the vibrant communities that make up this city. And that spirit runs through so many of the stories you’ll find in these pages.
On our cover, we meet Cherry Tewfik, a Canterbury-based potter creating beautiful pieces from her home studio.
Inspired by her travels, her work is both delicate and bold - each piece feeling deeply personal yet quietly striking. It’s a lovely reminder of the creativity that exists behind closed doors across the city.
There’s also Denise Chambers at Café Chambers, who has taken the idea of a traditional tearoom and turned it completely on its head.
It’s bold, unapologetic, and a reminder that even the
most familiar corners of the city can be reimagined.
Community, in all its forms, is at the heart of this issue too. We spend time with the local Canterbury Trans Network, exploring the importance of connection, visibility and support, and the people working to create safe, welcoming spaces across the city.
And because no Canterbury summer would be complete without theatre, we also turn to the Shakespeare Festival.
This year’s programme is designed with fresh interpretations that open up the work to wider audiences and help ease the sense of intimidation that can sometimes surround it. It’s a thoughtful, generous approach to stories that still feel alive centuries on.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed working on my first edition. I hope this issue finds you somewhere in the sunshine, with a little time to explore what’s happening in and around the city this summer.”
#canterbury #kent
The Summer edition of the Canterbury Courier is out now!!! 🗞️
Being supplied to all our stockists throughout the weekend, be sure to grab a copy and keep up to date with what’s happening in our wonderful city this summer.
Pictured, our wonderful new editor Laura!
#canterbury
You’re Invited! 🎉
Join us on Thursday, 14th May, for the launch party of the very first edition of Rochester Radar.
We’ll be celebrating at the gorgeous new Cafe & Wine Bar, @thebohemianme4 nestled in the historic streets of Intra, Chatham.
📅 Thursday, 14th May 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 The Bohemian, 2 High St, Chatham ME4 4EP
Come along, grab your copy and meet the team. 👋
We’d love your support. Please like, tag, share, and spread the word.
“Arco Barco has provided the perfect space for our small team to work together.
Having the booth and the meeting room works really well for meetings and interviews.
The people, the view and the coffee are the icing on the cake!”
Jen: Co-Founder & Advertising Director
Thanks Jen, we love having you and the @brightsidepublishing team as part of the family.
@ramsgaterecorder summer 2026 issue is here, and they can’t wait to share it with you!
Their cover star is Sam Battle, aka @lookmumnocomputer , as he prepares to wow the crowds at the Eurovision Song Contest. He talks about how he went from successful YouTuber to UK representative at the world’s largest live music event, and how he plans to feature some of his famous synths from his museum This Museum is (Not) Obsolete.
They go behind the doors of the new Book Hotel at The Falstaff as they look ahead to making Ramsgate a book lovers destination with a new literary festival launching in May.
They meet the makers on the high street and find out more about their collaborative approach to their craft, including brand new Minnie-Mae Studio @minniemaestudio , Coco Barcley
@cocobarclaylondonhandbags , Godessa Jewellery @godessajewellery , and Turner Rowe @turner_rowe_art_centre .
They spill the beans on creating their first dedicated youth title, @RamsgateRising , and look ahead to what comes next for this brand new magazine.
Elsewhere in this issue, they interview Formula 1 artist Colin Carter @colincarterartwork , celebrate 100 years of the Westcliff Rose Garden, shop around Ramsgate’s international supermarkets, and get the inside scoop on
@creativecatalystthanet linking young people with jobs in the creative industries.
Come and get your copy tonight at their launch, where they celebrate the town’s people and stories at @noarooftop bar above the Granville Theatre from 6-9pm.
See you there!
NOA Rooftop Bar
The Granville Theatre,
Victoria Parade
CT11 8DG
We’ve got gorgeous sunny weather down here on the Kent coast this week, and the fact we have TWO magazine launches in Ramsgate too makes it even better!
On Thursday 30th April, our summer issue launch will be a perfect opportunity to pick up a copy of our latest issue, whilst enjoying a drink and taking in the stunning views of the sea at @noarooftopbar above @thegranvilletheatre . We’ll be there from 6-9pm.
NOA Rooftop Bar
The Granville Theatre,
Victoria Parade
CT11 8DG
But before that, on Wednesday 29th April, the youth-led @ramsgaterising will be hosting their official magazine launch at @ramsgatearts.club , so be sure to head along and meet this towns’ rising star journalists, writers and storytellers from 4pm and to get your copy of this all-new publication.
Ramsgate Arts Club
Unit 1,
Basement,
Old Wine Warehouse,
Charlotte Court,
CT11 8HE
#localstories #localjournalism #localmagazine #ramsgate
📣 ADVERTISING DEADLINE FOR OUR SUMMER 2026 ISSUE - 30th APRIL
If you haven’t already booked your space, then make sure you don’t miss your chance to advertise with us in our upcoming summer issue, which is also our 10 year anniversary issue, to get your business, event or announcements in front of our local readership of over 81,000.
Rates start at just £100, and we also have special group rates available with our sister publications at @brightsidepublishing
Make sure to book by next Thursday 30th April.
To reserve your spot or to find out more about pricing, email [email protected] or [email protected].
Your advertising helps support your local free printed magazine. We’re truly grateful for all the support we’ve had from you —thank you!
𝐑𝐚𝐦𝐬𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐲!!!
Come along to celebrate Ramsgate’s brand new youth magazine in a lovely low lit basement bar in the heart of Town.
Bring your friends and loved ones to an amazing event and show your support to our amazing new youth led magazine, as well as meet the talented people who have made all this possible.
Have a drink at the bar, from soft drinks to wines & beers, tuck into some bar snacks or even a tasty charcuterie board! Listen to some amazing tunes from our exclusive playlist and a potential special performance from one of our interviewed musicians we wrote about in our first issue.
𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞‼️ NO accessiblility adjustments are available as entry is down stairs into a basement.
Guests will have to pay for their own drinks individually
All details below:
📍Ramsgate Arts Clubs ( @ramsgatearts.club ) Unit 1, 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, Old wine warehouse Charlotte Ct, Ramsgate CT11 8HE
⏱️4:00pm onwards
📆Wednesday 29th April
‼️ DEADLINE FOR ADS IN THE SUMMER WHITSTABLE WHISTLER : 7th May!!!
Launching early June ☀️
Advertise your business, events, causes & happenings in the Summer edition to the Whitstable Whistler.
We have fantastic rates for various ad sizes in our printed publications (also available online too), and have social media advertising options too.
29,000 copies distributed every year
An annual readership of 69,600
150+ stockists in Whitstable & surrounding areas
Get in front of your local community and spread your message! Help support your local, free print magazine.
Get in touch for more information.
#whitstablekent #whitstable #kent #smallbusiness #supportlocal
The first issue of the Faversham Firework, the new free magazine celebrating another fabulous Kent town, is out today.
In this issue, the @favershamfirework team meets the community boat builders, caught up with the latest from The Alex and checked out a local vintage - plus there are articles for those of you who love food, gardening, interiors and art.
Join them from 5pm-8pm at in the Grain Store at @brenleywine help us celebrate and to pick up your own copy.
