The Mayor, Cllr Lucy McGirr Photo: Folkestone Town Council – Eighty years ago, on August 15, 1945, Japanese Emperor Hirohito announced Japan’s unconditional surrender to the Allies. This came after…
Garden of Remembrance Folkestone is set to gather on Thursday, August 15, 2025, to solemnly mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day). This significant date in…
Library image – Shorncliffe – Every year, as Canada Day approaches, the community of Folkestone comes together for a poignant service to remember and honor the 305 Canadian soldiers who…
On Monday, July 1, 2025, at 1130 hours, the hallowed ground of Shorncliffe Military Cemetery will once again bear witness to a profound act of remembrance. The annual Canada Day…
Photo: SCOPIX On Monday, July 1, 2025, Folkestone will once again host its poignant annual Canada Day Memorial Service at Shorncliffe Military Cemetery. The solemn event will honour the 305…
Library image – Unsplash To mark the start of Armed Forces Week this year, a ceremony is being held to raise the Armed Forces Day flag on Monday, 23 June…
The Mayors and guests around Samuel Plimsoll’s grave Words and pictures by Ray Duff This past Saturday marked a special milestone in Cheriton: the 10th annual commemoration of Samuel Plimsoll,…
The Harvey Statue on Folkestone Leas Photo: Ray Duff Report and images by Ray Duff: On a bright Sunday, the coastal town of Folkestone once again paused to honour its…
Compass rose, crafted by Carrie Horwood Image DDC A £10,000 government-funded stone compass rose, crafted by Carrie Horwood, now marks Sandwich Quay, commemorating the Cinque Ports’ historical coastal defence role.…
A VE Day 80 Beacon Lighting event is due to take place on Thursday 8th May at the Bandstand/Beacon on The Leas in Folkestone. More details
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