New Lord Warden of Cinque Ports drops in at Folkestone
The Lord Warden visits Folkestone Museum Photo: Folkestone Town Council Following the installation of the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports, Admiral Sir George Zambellas GCB DSC ADC DL, on…
Folkestone’s Winter Wow: A Spectacular Show of Support
Community workers and volunteers helping residents across the district will be brought together under one roof at a special event in Folkestone later this month (November 2024). The Winter Well…
Spooky Halloween for Littlestone RNLI
Photo: Sarah Thrall Littlestone RNLI Sarah Thrall, Littlestone Lifeboat Station’s Family Support Volunteer, organised an afternoon of Halloween fun with a pumpkin carving session for the children of the station’s…
Enjoy a family trail at the Roman Painted House in Dover this half term
The Roman Painted House will be open Monday to Saturday, from 10am to 4pm, in October half term week (28 October – 2 November). Entry is free, and children will…
Maison Dieu and Dover Museum set for Youth Festival fun!
Maison Dieu – Currently ‘under wraps’ Young people (age 11-19) have an exciting opportunity to try their hand at stone-carving, stencil Maison Dieu animals and flowers, and discover what a…
Canterbury’s Dane John Gardens overhaul will see 2025 events axed!
In a cruel twist, the ambitious £20 million project to transform the beloved city centre in Canterbury, it has hit a major bump in the road. The much-anticipated upgrades to…
Folkestone Remembers in 2024
Library image Each year during November, Folkestone remembers those who lost their lives in War with a series of Civic events SUNDAY 3RD NOVEMBER 2.00pm Dedication of the Garden of…
Youngsters delight in Police vehicle exploration at Gillingham barracks
Library image It was a day of excitement and discovery for young children at Brompton Barracks in Gillingham, where they got the chance to hop inside a real police vehicle!…
Skabour 2024: Folkestone’s epic Ska Weekend draws record crowds!
The annual scooter ride-out gets underway on Sunday Report and photos by Ray Duff Once again, hundreds of ska enthusiasts swarmed the Burstin Hotel on Folkestone’s seafront for the annual…
Remembering them at the RAF Memorial Stone on Folkestone Leas
Members of the RAF Cadets lay their wreaths Photo: Ray Duff Photos and words by Ray Duff On a solemn Sunday evening, people gathered on the Leas beside the RAF…