episodic An upbeat travel and lifestyle series hosted by travel writer Rachel Mills (Rough Guides, DK Travel, Telegraph Travel, Culture Trip, the Independent and loveEXPLORING). In each episode we shine a spotlight on a place, person, or local business, and we celebrate them. We talk in detail about outdoor adventure; nature and conservation; mental health; sustainability; places to stay, shop, eat and drink; a bit about history and a lot about what makes people and destinations unique. Like most of us, the Over Here team is grounded for the time being, so you can expect plenty of Great British content, starting with Ramsgate Radio’s very own home town. 

]]> Over Here 2021 Ramsgate Radio Ramsgate Radio false en https://pod.co/over-here Last year, Rachel Mills chatted to local nature expert Keith Ross about filming for BBC’s Winterwatch, kingfisher walks around the harbour and how to tell the difference between the birds of prey you spot in Thanet. Charming, chatty and knowledgeable, Keith shares his thoughts about how nature has adapted to living with humans and what we can do to help it thrive. When we spoke it was early winter and he was worried about Ramsgate’s resident female kingfisher, but the good news is that she is back for the over winter season – to book a kingfisher walk get in touch with Keith @ramsgatebirds

]]> Keith Ross: King Fisher Walks Keith Ross: King Fisher Walks 00:30:00 ca92f36c-344c-48f2-b09c-4ba10d76569f Ramsgate Radio full false https://pod.co/over-here/keith-ross-king-fisher-walks Sat, 12 Feb 2022 09:00:08 +0000 If you like great food and you’re interested in foraging, listen in as Rachel Mills walks our east Kent coastline with Jack Hancock, head chef at Ramsgate’s newest pop-up restaurant, Hearth. Jack trained under top chefs in Manchester and London (in a Michelin-starred restaurant, no less) and this is his first solo gig.

The two of them chat about sustainable foraging and how to identify and harvest the wild foods we have here in Ramsgate – and how the seasons and what Jack gathers informs the three-course menu at his restaurant (you’ll never leave home without scissors and Tupperware again). Hearth is open Tuesday to Saturday evenings at the Empire Room on Nelson Crescent until the end of December.


]]> Foraging with Jack Hancock Foraging with Jack Hancock 00:30:00 890f173c-3a3c-4b74-97cb-c2bc26807212 Rachel Mills full false https://pod.co/over-here/foraging-with-jack-hancock Sat, 18 Dec 2021 09:30:08 +0000 If the idea of going for a beach swim in January (in nothing but a swimsuit) fills you with dread, you’ll probably find it hard to believe that to a great deal of people jumping in the Ramsgate waters, it’s actually relaxing. As counter-intuitive as it may sound, the cold water experience is known to soothe muscle aches, relieve depression/stress and even strengthen the immune system. But beyond the health benefits, it’s an incredible way to connect with Nature - allowing yourself to see the world from a different perspective.

Rachel Mills talks to Sarah Tomczak about her journey and experience with cold water swimming. Recorded a few months ago (when the waters were colder), we listen in as Rachel tentatively dips in to the water for a swim with Sarah. Completely invigorated, the two then head back to the Ramsgate Radio studio for a warm cuppa and a good chat.

For those of you familiar with Sarah Tomczak, you’ll know that she’s the editor of Red Magazine - in this episode of Over Here we discuss Sarah’s journey to the Kent coast, body confidence, the balance between career and family life, and how swimming can help reconnect you with creativity.

]]> Wild Swimming (Sarah Tomczak) Wild Swimming (Sarah Tomczak) 00:30:00 6fe73d65-a885-41d1-b972-fc1a44601484 Ramsgate Radio full false https://pod.co/over-here/wild-swimming-sarah-tomczak Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:04:19 +0000 Thanet District Council have handed over the Oval Bandstand and Lawns to new custodians: community-led group, GRASS Cliftonville! Rachel Mills brings you another episode of Over Here, in which she talks to Stephen Darrer, Cliftonville Townhouse B&B owner and secretary for GRASS about exciting plans to host outdoor cinema, live music and all sorts of community and family-friendly events.

]]> GRASS (The Oval Bandstand & Lawns) GRASS (The Oval Bandstand & Lawns) 00:30:00 094dae85-238e-4360-bb2e-16492633e324 Ramsgate Radio full false https://pod.co/over-here/grass-the-oval-bandstand-lawns Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:04:08 +0000 Escape into Nature with Rachel Mills, talking to Abbie Burrows at Elmley Nature Reserve. Over Here! host Rachel Mills returns to North Kent's Isle of Sheppey to stay overnight in one of Elmley’s new woodland bell tents and chat to Abbie Burrows, Elmley’s nature guide. Elmley – the only National Nature Reserve in England that you can stay overnight in – is a true wilderness and haven for wading birds, wildfowl and birds of prey (Abbie gives us the lowdown on what species to watch out for when). Day visitors are welcome and there’s a stunning converted barn for food and drink.

]]> Elmley Nature Reserve Elmley Nature Reserve 00:30:00 1f6cddcf-5d21-4489-913f-7dfd1c21e1b9 Rachel Mills full false https://pod.co/over-here/over-here-elmley-nature-reserve Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:03:55 +0000 Pegwell Nature Reserve is a haven for wildlife, wild plants and for busy minds. We’re so incredibly lucky to have a place of such beauty right here on our doorstep. On a blustery day, our very own Rachel Mills went to meet Nik Mitchel, a wildlife conservationist and blogger. The two walked and talked; spotting seals, birds and discussing the challenges that nature is facing here in Ramsgate.

]]> Nick Mitchel - Pegwell Nature Reserve Nick Mitchel - Pegwell Nature Reserve 00:30:00 d6615448-c7ca-4ac5-922e-5bbd66a3e4c9 Rachel Mills full false https://pod.co/over-here/nick-mitchel-pegwell-nature-reserve Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:03:44 +0000 Ramsgate’s more sinister histories. In a special edition of Over Here Rachel goes on a ‘murder trail’ with Johanne Edgington, founder of Rotten Ramsgate. The two talk about disturbing events, grave tracking and Ramsgate’s Murder Tours.

]]> Johanne Edgington (Ramsgate Rotten Tours) Johanne Edgington (Ramsgate Rotten Tours) 00:30:00 a7519133-f7e2-435b-be14-36a1fb9033bb Ramsgate Radio full false https://pod.co/over-here/johanne-edgington-ramsgate-rotten-tours Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:03:26 +0000 In this episode, we talk to Amie Evans as she prepares to open the new Union Yoga HQ in Ramsgate's town centre - a new and exciting business comprising of a new Cafe, Yoga Studio and community hub. Listen in as our very own Rachel Mills looks around the new space and talks to Aime about why she chose Ramsgate, what effects the pandemic has had on her business and her plans for the future.

]]> Amie Evans (Union Yoga) Amie Evans (Union Yoga) 00:30:00 f729413e-154a-4f0a-aaaa-abfd3f69bdf2 Rachel Mills full false https://pod.co/over-here/amie-evans-union-yoga Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:33:30 +0000 It's summer 2020 and we're on board The Gallant, a cargo sail boat run by New Dawn Traders - an experimental business who import produce from across the Atlantic Ocean and along European coastlines pollution-free. Inspired by people, projects and businesses that promote resilience in local food systems, they have designed the Voyage COOP to apply this way of thinking to international trade. With their network of ships, producers and allies, they are at the forefront of building new models for supply chains that puts the planet and people first

We watched The Gallant sail in to the harbour from our studio and we then went on board to talk to the crew and their port allies, Kent Sail Cargo. Not only did we have the time of our lives, we also fell in love with the project and the people who make it happen.

]]> New Dawn Traders New Dawn Traders 00:30:00 3d139bcc-e70a-4006-9b47-ad0a0bf2f404 Rachel Mills & Filipe Gomes full false https://pod.co/over-here/over-here-new-dawn-traders Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:01:06 +0000 Ramsgate is a laidback café culture kind of place. 1940s themed tea houses, beachside caffs for a cuppa, and since 2014, Archive Homestore and Kitchen for coffee and a bun. Owner Naomi talks to us about Scandinavian styled Archive with its two floors and pavement tables with gorgeous views of the marina.

]]> Naomi Grady Naomi Grady 00:30:00 23caa468-0566-4b04-8fed-af9123dff571 Rachel Mills full false https://pod.co/over-here/over-here-naomi-grady Tue, 14 Dec 2021 11:59:23 +0000 Harbour Bikes have the arch at number 20 – you’ll see orange Pashley cycles lined up and available to hire outside. Founder Toby has been on the bike scene – and music scene – in Thanet for decades and we talk about his pride in Ramsgate, the best local cycle routes and re-using, re-cycling, re-building.

]]> Harbour Bikes Harbour Bikes 00:30:00 2e2e297c-2fad-4f23-b3f9-1f34eb1bf206 Ramsgate Radio full false https://pod.co/over-here/over-here-harbour-bikes Sat, 14 Nov 2020 11:57:48 +0000 Local boy Thomas is the co-owner (with business partner Ivor) of Arch 16, an Aladdin’s cave of antiques and curios which is quite literally filled to the brim. Thomas has a knack of finding the most eccentric stuff and his arch is the most delightful place to poke about – we talk about hoarding, his fashion designer Mum, trade secrets and being a daytime TV star that gets spotted in Toby Carvery.

]]> Thomas Reeves / Arch 16 Thomas Reeves / Arch 16 00:30:00 8a925604-a57b-4984-a8cf-3b09c811582f Rachel Mills full true https://pod.co/over-here/over-here-thomas-reeves-arch-16 Sat, 31 Oct 2020 12:00:00 +0000