As you are no doubt aware, the self styled ‘Margate’s Big Event’ takes place over this weekend, filling the gap left after sponsorship troubles led to the cancellation of the annual air show which had proven to be a popular summer event.

In certain respects this should be a great success story - particularly since it’s free - and something that the organisers can be proud of. When I visited this evening, palm bay was already host to fair ground attractions and commercial stalls ready for the air show and variety acts to commence at the weekend.

Can I be the only one thinking it’s a shame the council can commit to supporting a second rate travelling fairground but have so far failed to stick up for Dreamland?

The airshow, fireworks, parachute display, quad bikes, birds of prey should, as Cllr Latchford has said, prove to be superb free event for the whole family.

You can find the full programme of events at the Thanet Council Website.