A colourful banner on display – Photo: Ray Duff –
By Ray Duff – Once more demonstrators gathered outside Folkestone Library and in the Town Centre.
Despite the dull and damp weather, the campaigners continue their fight have the venue fully repaired and re-opened.
The latest protest outside Folkestone Library Photo: Ray Duff –
Outside the Library on Grace Hill, families and their children joined the demo with banners, whilst the families conducted reading, colouring and musical sessions to highlight what they consider they are missing.
A campaigner makes her point on a banner Photo: Ray Duff –
Many highlighted the on-going lack of access to books, as some are still unable to travel to other libraries, the Lady Sassoon gallery and the much valued Heritage collection which is the largest such in Kent.
The Town Centre campaign stall received a lot of supporters Photo: Ray Duff –
In the town centre a Save Folkestone Library stall was set-up with people lining up to sign the paper version of the petition, take stickers and flyers to support the campaign. A nearby Labour party local elections stall also included a form for people to fill in with their views on the Library and loss of service.
The latest flyer in support of the campaign
Further demonstrations, campaigning, and other events, are being planned.
More information can be found via:-
The online version of the petition on KCC’s website:
New Folkestone Society: –
Download of the letter to KCC:
Save Folkestone Library :
Friends of Folkestone Library: