Walmer RNLI eclipses car wash total in the sunshine
Walmer RNLI record breaking charity car wash As part of the RNLI’s Mayday Charity Fundraising Appeal, Walmer volunteers were able to resume their annual charity car wash after a two-year…
Folkestone schoolgirl reunited with nurse after being born 3 months premature
‘You were absolutely tiny – look at you now!’ Photo: EKHT A schoolgirl was reunited with the nurse who cared for her when she was born three months early, after…
Ramsgate artist’s Sunflowers raises £1,250 for Red Cross Ukraine Appeal
David Harvey’s ‘Sunflowers’ Ramsgate artist David Harvey wanted to do something to support the people of the Ukraine. On his wall was one of his large and beautiful paintings, of…
Flagship Ashford town centre wellbeing shop goes from strength to strength
When Ashford’s One You shop opened in Park Mall in 2017 it was initially set up as a six month pilot. Lose weight, get active, quit smoking The shop helps…
Charlie’s uncle inspires 1,434 mile Ukraine charity challenge by four from Hythe
Four friends and their dogs are tackling a virtual challenge to raise money for Ukraine following the Russian invasion. Occupational Therapist (OT) Emma Pope, who works for East Kent Hospitals,…
Folkestone pupils’ fundraising earns them heroes title
Lord Mayor of Canterbury Cllr Pat Todd with Darcey Parry, Amber Nicholson, and Eva Ovenden Three schoolgirls have been named community heroes after raising money for the hospital where one…
Former Folkestone Mayor’s charity art auction includes as yet unverified ‘Banksy Elephant Bomber’
On Saturday 12th March 2022 the Past Town Mayor of Folkestone (2019-2020), Councillor Jackie Meade, will finally be holding a charity art auction, raising funds for her chosen charities The…
Red diesel concession will help protect Romney Marsh from flooding
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 10 February 2022 Rising prices I know that many local residents are concerned about…
Ashford Community Lottery Launches
Registration is now open for voluntary and community sector groups based in Ashford to sign up to receive funds through the weekly online Ashford Community Lottery, with tickets available for…
Pilgrims Hospices Christmas Tree Recycling campaign raises record amount in Ashford.
Pilgrims Hospices, east Kent’s hospice charity, tree recycling initiative has become a record breaking success with the environmentally-friendly fundraising initiative reaching a milestone 10 years! Doorstep collections took place over…