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…
Hawkinge Fest draws massive crowds for a Sizzling Summer Finale!
Popular steam engine was kept busy throughout the day Photo: Hawkinge Gazette Thousands flocked to the Hawkinge Fest on Saturday, grabbing one last bite of summer fun! Families devoured juicy…
Gillingham residents connect with cops at first ‘Love Gillingham’ get together
On Sunday, September 1st, Gillingham residents met up with their local beat officers at the inaugural ‘Love Gillingham’ event, organized by Medway Council. Throughout the day, officers chatted with the…
Let the good times roll in Folkestone town centre!
Everyone is guaranteed a wheel-y good time at an exciting after school pilot event in Folkestone town centre. Guildhall Street will play host to a festival of skating, cycling, games,…
Folkestone town centre’s about to get a whole lot wackier!!!
Folkestone town centre: Library image Hold onto your helmets, folks! Next week, Folkestone town centre is about to get a whole lot wackier with a wheel-y wild event you won’t…
Meet the ‘conservators’ and enjoy activities for all the family at Dover Heritage Open Day
Work continues at the Maison Dieu in Dover Dover’s historic Maison Dieu is taking part in this year’s Heritage Open Days with a free drop-in activity and no need to…
National Cinema Day celebrated at The Ashford Cinema this weekend!
The Ashford Cinema is celebrating National Cinema Day this weekend! Now in its third year, this nationwide event returns on Saturday 31 August. The Ashford Cinema is participating by offering…