Merchant Navy Day in Dover
A Merchant Navy Day service and wreath laying ceremony is being held at the Merchant Navy War Memorial on Marine Parade on Dover Seafront at 11am on Thursday, 3 September…
Flying the flag for Armed Forces Day 2026
To mark the start of Armed Forces Week this year, a ceremony is being held to raise the Armed Forces Day flag on Monday, 22 June at 10.15am at Deal…
The Seafarers’ Friend, Samuel Plimsoll Commemorated in Folkestone 150 Years After Waterline Legislation Was Passed
The Civic Dignitaries, speakers and Standard Bearers at Plimsoll’s grave Photo: Ray Duff Words and Pictures by Ray Duff – A large congregation recently joined civic dignitaries from Folkestone and…
Reimagining Radio: Relive Marconi’s Wireless Revolution in Dover
History is coming alive this Saturday, April 25, as Dover’s historic Maison Dieu transforms into a global communication hub for International Marconi Day. In a high-energy celebration of the man…
Law Firm Furley Page’s 300th Anniversary Celebrations Culminate With £30,000 to Pilgrims Hospices
Aaron Spencer from Furley Page presents the cheque to Leila Ilkhan from Pilgrims Hospices Photo: Furley Page In a break from the January gloom Furley Page welcomed staff, clients and…
Holocaust Memorial Day Preserves Memories of Millions Murdered in Nazi Persecution and Subsequent Genocides
Folkestone Community gathers at the Holy Trinity Church in the town Photo: Folkestone Town Council On Tuesday, 27 January 2026, the Folkestone community gathered at Holy Trinity Church to observe…
Folkestone Prepares to Commemorate Holocaust Memorial Day
Holocaust Memorial Day in 2025 Photo: Ray Duff On Tuesday 27 January 2026, a commemoration service will be held in the Town of Folkestone to mark the annual Holocaust Memorial…
‘Phoenix from the Scrapheap’ – Locally Restored Steam Hero Hauls Poignant Armistice Day Excursion
The Armistice Day excursion pulls into Folkestone West Photo: Ray Duff A newly restored locomotive, saved and rebuilt just miles away in Kent, made its debut on the Armistice Day…
Cavell Van That Carried a Hero Comes Home to Dover After 100 Years!
Library image: SCOPIX – The 19th century passenger luggage train van, built by the South Eastern and Chatham Railway, is returning to Dover’s historic Cruise Terminal 1 (former Marine Station)…
Ashford and Tenterden Unite to Honour the Fallen on Remembrance Sunday
Library Image SCOPIX Ashford Borough Council invites all residents to join the community in marking Remembrance Sunday on Sunday, November 9, 2025, with solemn services held at both Ashford’s Memorial…