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Clubs & Groups

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From Sunday bike rides and walking groups to choirs, book clubs and craft circles, Kent is full of friendly clubs that welcome new faces. Browse by activity or town, then get in touch with the group directly.

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Games & Hobbies

Margate Chess Club

Margate

Thursdays 7.30pm to 11pm, plus Monday social nights from 7.30pm

Going since around 1928, this welcoming club plays in the Thanet and East Kent League and runs plenty of in-house competitions. Beginners and seasoned players alike can drop in, and the first session is free.

Beginners Welcome

Languages & Learning

Margate Civic Society

Margate

Monthly evening meetings, usually on a Thursday at 7.30pm

A society for anyone interested in Margate's history, heritage and future, with monthly evening talks from guest speakers. Visitors are welcome to come along for a small fee before deciding to join.

Running

Margate parkrun

Margate

Saturdays 9am

A free, timed 5k on the clifftop at Palm Bay every Saturday morning, run entirely by volunteers. Runners, joggers and walkers of every age and pace are welcome.

Beginners Welcome
Family Friendly
Free

Sport & Fitness

Margate Yacht Club

Margate

Sunday racing from 10.30am (meet 9am), April to November, plus Wednesday evening racing in summer

A volunteer-run sailing club offering dinghy racing, social sails and training with RYA qualified instructors, plus a welcome for kayakers and paddleboarders. Beginners can start with RYA Level 1 and 2 weekend courses.

Beginners Welcome
Family Friendly

Gardening & Nature

Windmill Community Gardens Margate

Margate

Garden Clubs on Thursdays 10am to 4pm and Saturdays 1pm to 3pm, all year

A community garden offering food growing, gardening and outdoor learning, with weekly Garden Clubs that anyone can join. No experience is needed, and volunteers can work at their own pace, solo or in a team.

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Beginners Welcome

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