Countdown to Folkestone Christmas Lights Switch-On
Folkestone Town Council is preparing for a Christmas extravaganza with events kicking off at 3.30pm on 19 November and rounding off with spectacular Fireworks Display at 7.40pm. More details and…
Winter assistance for over 75s from Mayor of Folkestone’s Christmas Fund
Since 1974 applications have been welcomed each year around this time from residents of Folkestone to apply to the Town Mayor of Folkestone’s Christmas Fund for assistance with their winter…
Conservation charity urging ‘Ditch the glitz’ with eco-friendly Christmas
The Woodland Trust is encouraging people to give a gift to nature and help the planet too with the an eco-friendly Christmas. With the devastating impact of climate change all…
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…
Folkestone family’s Xmas lights raises hospital cash after staff save daughter’s life
Family’s lights display thanks NHS staff Photo: EKHT A family has raised hundreds of pounds as a way of thanking the NHS staff who saved their daughter’s life after she…
Firm of Tree Surgeons chip in with cash for Whitstable RNLI by recycling Christmas Trees on Sunday
Crewmember Vicky Kypta and Kellie Gray, Chairman of the Whitstable Branch of the RNLI with Ellis Hood and Pete Reynolds of A. Bird Ltd who will be chipping Christmas trees…
Callous Christmas killjoys target garden decorations and wreaths
Police are advising people to ensure their CCTV is switched on after ‘Light up’ Reindeers and Christmas wreaths have been reported stolen in Hoo. Police received reports that on 11…
Fireplace donation means poorly children in hospital will get visit from Santa
B&Q staff donate fireplaces for children in hospital over Christmas Poorly children are guaranteed a visit from Santa this Christmas, thanks to NHS staff and B&Q in Canterbury. The store…
Council staff in Folkestone bringing festive cheer to vulnerable children
Some of the district’s most vulnerable children and young people can expect a brighter Christmas thanks to staff from Folkestone & Hythe District Council. Hundreds of presents are being distributed…