Community mourns loss of Tsige Simmons
Photo and words by Ray Duff The flowers and other memorials at St John’s Church More than 100 people from Folkestone gathered at St. John’s Church on Monday, January 20th,…
Chop Chop! Over £1,000 raised for Whitstable RNLI from Christmas tree chipping!
Christmas tree chipping raises £1,114 at Whitstable RNLI Photo: Chris Davey Despite the frosty morning, Whitstable RNLI volunteers welcomed a steady stream of festive fir trees to their station on…
£360,000 cash injection sparks thriving communities in Folkestone and Hythe
Rural life in Folkestone and Hythe is about to explode with excitement, thanks to a £362,868 cash injection from the government’s Rural England Prosperity Fund! Over the past year, 22…
Wish Upon a Star: The Christmas spirit is alive and well in Folkestone & Hythe!
Council staff Caroline,Tracey and Jo feeling festive with donated presents Image: FHDC Thanks to the generosity of local staff, the Probation Service, and the Folkestone Channel Rotary Club, 119 vulnerable…
Welcome to ‘Warm Spaces’ in Ashford as winter bites
Four of Ashford Borough Council’s Dahlia independent living schemes have been designated as Warm Spaces this winter to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for local people to meet and…
Kent Community Centres receive early Christmas gift from Southern Water
Sunflower House in Folkestone Ten Kent community centres are celebrating an early Christmas gift after receiving a share of Southern Water’s £30,000 regional Community Fund. Each centre has been awarded…
A Beacon of Hope: Ashford’s new initiative for the homeless!
Library Image: Unsplash Get ready for some great news! Ashford is stepping up its game in supporting those experiencing homelessness this winter with a fantastic new Outreach Centre! Kicking off…
Maidstone’s heart shines bright: A Christmas miracle in the making
Sam Peacock Landscaping with their donation and volunteers Photo: MBC The holiday season is in full swing, and the spirit of giving is alive and well in the heart of…
Ashford Council – On the move!
Much of Ashford Borough Council has packed up and moved out of the Civic Centre in Tannery Lane! They’ve settled into their new digs at International House, right across from…
Thanet District Council Lotto awards over £90,000 to local community groups
Library image Lotto – Pixabay Thanet District Council announced last week (Friday 22 November 2024) that 50 Lotto grants totalling over £90,000 have been awarded to local community groups. They…