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Independents Day Returns Bigger than Ever to Westwood Cross
Westwood Cross, together with its charity partner, East Kent Mind, is set to celebrate small traders while promoting positive mental wellbeing with the return of Independents Day on Saturday 26th September.
First launched in 2024, Westwood Cross Independents Day is a vibrant showcase of the quality and creativity of local businesses in and around Thanet. The event also provides a space for the community to come together in support of mental health awareness, with trader pitch fees donated directly to East Kent Mind to fund a range of wellbeing activities and vital mental health services.
In 2025, the event raised over £1,430 for East Kent Mind, which has helped fund vital mental health services and programmes in the Thanet area.
With over 50 independent businesses taking part – making this year’s event bigger than ever - guests can browse and shop a diverse mix of arts and crafts, artisan food, handmade soaps and perfumes, beauty and pet products from vendors including Dinky Donuts & Coffee, Velvet and Rose, Pitchers’ Preserves, Board at Home and The Dogg Shop.
Alongside shopping and community activities, families can enjoy a fun-filled day with fairground rides, face-painting and princess meet-and-greets, as well as live music performances from the Thanet Rock Choir.
This year, local dignitaries will make special appearances at the event, including Mayor of Ramsgate, Councillor Raushan Ara, and the Deputy Mayor of Broadstairs, Councillor Steve Roberts, and Deputy Mayor of Margate, Councillor Martin Boyd.
First launched in 2024, Westwood Cross Independents Day is a vibrant showcase of the quality and creativity of local businesses in and around Thanet. The event also provides a space for the community to come together in support of mental health awareness, with trader pitch fees donated directly to East Kent Mind to fund a range of wellbeing activities and vital mental health services.
In 2025, the event raised over £1,430 for East Kent Mind, which has helped fund vital mental health services and programmes in the Thanet area.
With over 50 independent businesses taking part – making this year’s event bigger than ever - guests can browse and shop a diverse mix of arts and crafts, artisan food, handmade soaps and perfumes, beauty and pet products from vendors including Dinky Donuts & Coffee, Velvet and Rose, Pitchers’ Preserves, Board at Home and The Dogg Shop.
Alongside shopping and community activities, families can enjoy a fun-filled day with fairground rides, face-painting and princess meet-and-greets, as well as live music performances from the Thanet Rock Choir.
This year, local dignitaries will make special appearances at the event, including Mayor of Ramsgate, Councillor Raushan Ara, and the Deputy Mayor of Broadstairs, Councillor Steve Roberts, and Deputy Mayor of Margate, Councillor Martin Boyd.
Saturday 26 September
Westwood Cross Shopping Centre
23 Margate Road Kent CT10 2BF
Westwood Cross’s Independents Day will be taking place in the Primark car park on Saturday 26th September from 10am – 5pm. Guests at Westwood Cross are advised that the Primark car park will be closed to vehicles during the event. However, ample parking will be available in the centre’s main car parks. For more information about this year’s line-up of businesses, activities, and entertainment, please visit the Westwood Cross website: www.westwoodx.co.uk/
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