Watch out for migrants flying across East Kent
A series of events to raise awareness of the thousands of winter migratory birds that come to the Thanet coast will take place this month and throughout the winter. Two…
Giant Syrian refugee puppet greeted by crowds on Folkestone beach
Little Amal is greeted on Folkestone beach by members of Kent Refugee Action Network and others. Photo: Ray Duff Words and Photos by Ray Duff More than 2,000 people gathered…
Secret venue for Feast of Hope in Ramsgate
As the leaves turn gold and the nights draw darker, The Feast of Hope is coming to a secret venue in Ramsgate. A free Autumn dinner is happening at a…
Canterbury school plants ‘royal’ tree to mark The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Special guests joined pupils and staff for the tree planting ceremony Photo: KCC A tree with royal connections has been planted in the grounds of a Kent school after pupils…
Dover fishing trial attracts scores of anglers at Admiralty Pier
The Port of Dover has been working closely with the Dover Sea Angling Association (DSAA) to run a carefully conducted trial fishing event which took place on the Admiralty Pier…
Arty-crafty October half term at Maidstone Museum
Head over to Maidstone Museum this October half term for arts and crafts for the kids. From Tuesday 26 to Thursday 28 October children from 4 to 11 years can…
Visitors ‘spooked out’ at museum in Canterbury
The popular spooktacular fundraising event ‘Fright at The Museum’ is back at The Beaney in Canterbury this autumn. The museum will be hosting ‘Fright at the Museum: Spider Stories’ from…
Working together for a cleaner environment at Great British Beach Clean in Dover
DDC’s environmental community stand on Dover promenade Every September, thousands of people take to the beach all over the UK to take part in the Great British Beach Clean, a…
Dover students’ Spanish Civil War exhibition opens in Folkestone
Members of the local TUC, IBMT and teacher Tom Millard (right) join former Mayor Cllr Jackie Meade (second left) at the exhibition Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray…
Canterbury Diocese welcomes new Readers at Cathedral
Bishop Rose with all the Readers On 26 September at Canterbury Cathedral, the Diocese of Canterbury welcomed five new Readers and celebrated the ministry of all Readers in a special…