Huge Charivari parade entertains thousands in Folkestone
The parade rounds the harbour area Photo: Ray Duff Report and photos by Ray Duff: The streets of Folkestone came alive on Saturday as the annual Charivari Carnival parade weaved…
‘Even if Audrey had hearing loss, I knew she would be okay’
The newborn hearing screening service at East Kent Hospitals is 20 years old this week – and two of the screeners have been there since the very beginning – here…
Walmer Lifeboat volunteers celebrate 200th anniversary with 300 mile run, row and cycle fundraiser
300 mile cycle, row and walk or run at the Undercroft at Deal Town Hall Photo: Christopher Winslade RNLI Walmer lifeboat volunteers continued their celebration of the charity’s 200th Anniversary…
Dover Leisure Centre celebrates one million dips in the pool!
Photo: Dover District Council Dover District Council and operators, Places Leisure, are hailing the success of the Dover District Leisure Centre as it marks the fifth anniversary of opening. Since…
Beaney in Canterbury to celebrate 50th Birthday of Bagpuss, old fat furry catpuss!
In 1974, ABBA won the Eurovision Song Contest in Brighton performing Waterloo, the UK saw two general elections and introduced the three-day working week to tackle the energy crisis, the…
Hitting the Jackpot for good causes in Dover
Celebrating its fifth birthday in 2024, the Dover Lotto has raised £205,581 for local charities and community groups across the district. Since it was launched by Dover District Council (DDC)…
Folkestone celebrates sister city relationship with Mechinagar in Nepal
Delegation celebrating new sister city relationship between Folkestone and Mechinagar Folkestone was thrilled to host a special visit from the Mayor of Mechinagar, Mr Gopal Chandra Budathoki, and his team…
Multi-million pound investment celebration for Dover flagship hotel and Spa
Dover Seafront Next week, the Dover Marina Hotel and Spa, a flagship hotel in the South East, will host a celebration event to showcase a multi-million pound investment. The hotel’s…
Folkestone Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion with Pride Parade and Festival
Five leading local drag-queens perform for the festival-goers Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff – Folkestone was filled with rainbow colours and joy as thousands of people…
A Very British Rhythm: Folkestone Celebrates Diversity and Dance in Vibrant Parade
Batava samba troupe lead the parade on The Leas Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff: Folkestone was alive with colour and music on Saturday, as hundreds of…