Sunday talks at the Battle of Britain Memorial Folkestone
Tickets are selling out fast for this Sunday’s (21st November) visit to the site by world-class conductor Anthony Inglis, who will begin this season’s series of talks at The Wing…
Folkestone and Hythe supporting The Queen’s Green Canopy
To mark the momentous occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Queen’s Accession, there is to be a unique tree planting campaign across the UK known as The Queen’s Green…
Unique Remembrance ceremony at Battle of Britain Memorial near Folkestone
A moving ceremony at a clifftop memorial to the Few marked the first time a unique Act of Remembrance has been held in this country. The British Torch of Remembrance…
Plans revealed for marking Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in Ashford
Plans for how Ashford Borough Council will mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and other significant anniversaries that will be taking place in 2022 have just been announced. Queen’s Platinum Jubilee…
Demonstrators converge on Folkestone for day of climate action
One of a series of speakers at the gathering Photo: Ray Duff Words and pictures by Ray Duff Scores of climate activists descended on Folkestone town centre on Saturday as…
Dover showcases White Cliffs Country at World Travel Market
Pictured (left to right): Tom Hall, Vice-President of Experience, Lonely Planet; Deirdre Wells, Chief Executive, Visit Kent; Chris Townend, Head of Investment, Growth & Tourism, DDC Dover District Council is…
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…