Christmas tree chipping raises £1,300 at Whitstable RNLI
Photo: Chris Davey RNLI Firs ‘flew’ into the chipping machine at a rate of knots, as dozens of Christmas trees arrived at Whitstable lifeboat station on Sunday morning to be…
Neighbourly Nepalese Community shows support for Ashford residents in need
SGNCAK members present their fundraising cheque to food bank manager Tony Barnard The festive period brings so much joy and happiness around the world but unfortunately due to various challenges…
Pilgrims Hospices’ Christmas tree recycling branches out across east Kent
Pilgrims Hospices Tree Recycling initiative is celebrating its 11th anniversary since its inception in Ashford Borough Council area, raising an incredible, £171,635 for local hospice care in that time. In…
Time’s running out to see Ramsgate Harbour’s spectacular illuminations
Boats at Ramsgate Royal Harbour in Christmas lights Credit: RNLI/Steve Burton… A spectacular show of Christmas decorations have cast their light over Ramsgate Royal Harbour this December to raise money…
Saving lives at sea by recycling your Christmas tree at Margate Lifeboat Station
Library image So Christmas dinner is a memory, the decorations await their return to the cupboard for another year, but what about the Christmas tree you say? How about letting…
Christmas visit for a special Centenarian
Natalie Elphicke chats with Centenarian Ruby Chapman Dover and Deal MP Natalie Elphicke paid a Christmas visit to a very special Centenarian – after receiving a request from her daughter,…
Christmas greetings from the Mayor of Folkestone
Christmas Message from The Worshipful Town Mayor of Folkestone, Councillor Nicola Keen. Firstly, I want to take this opportunity to wish you all a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.…
Happier Christmas on the cards for many of the area’s most vulnerable youngsters
Gifts for the children A happier Christmas is on the cards for many of the district’s most vulnerable children and young people, thanks to staff from Folkestone & Hythe District…
NHS website’s heartburn advice viewed once every 13 seconds at Christmas
Heartburn is top of the list for advice on health conditions on the NHS website at Christmas, according to new figures. Analysis by NHS Digital covering the previous two years…
Christmas timetable for Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Residents are being reminded of changes to services provided by Folkestone & Hythe District Council over the festive period. Opening hours Closed from Saturday 24 December and reopen on Tuesday…