This week our home town of Broadstairs has been full of the sound of music – it’s the annual Folk Week! This has become a huge event over the past 55 years, and the town welcomes visitors from near and far, with many staying in the local area for the whole duration.
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This week has been particularly wonderful because of the fine weather, and that’s great because so many events take place outdoors – the streets and parks are full of musicians and dancers, and there are plenty of opportunities to get involved!
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The focus is always on the music, though, and throughout the day and evening the local pubs, cafes and hotels host a huge variety of bands and singers, so you can listen to great music for the price of a drink. In addition, there are various larger ‘ticketed’ events for serious folk fans.
It’s a fabulous week!
Thanks to the following for their wonderful photos:
David Millican
Christine Tongue
Paula Erol
Josephine Rudland
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