Maidstone and Ashford have their first ever Gay Pride events
The first ever Parade heads down Week Street, Maidstone Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff: Last Saturday, two of Kent’s largest towns held their first ever Gay Pride events, with…
Charity memorial festival in Folkestone for Covid-19 victim Jason combines his greatest loves
Jason Prebble loved festivals and football Football and music will combine for a charity festival in memory of a much-loved dad who was a big fan of both. Dad-of-five Jason…
Final countdown to Ashford Food and Drink Fest
It’s the final countdown to the annual Ashford Food and Drink Festival, the month-long celebration of the fabulous food and drink experiences in and around Ashford town centre! Throughout July,…
Ocado Group senior adviser joins Creative Folkestone board of trustees
It’s been announced the Senior Advisor to Ocado Group, the FTSE100 global technology business David Shriver is to join the board of trustees of Creative Folkestone. In his role with…
Gogglebox star Gyles Brandreth to headline Maidstone LitFest
Writer, broadcaster and Celebrity Gogglebox star Gyles Brandreth is to be the leading author for this year’s MBC Maidstone LitFest. Launching his new book ‘Prose & Cons’ this autumn, the…
Hurry, don’t miss out getting up close to world-class performers at Romney Marsh JAM!
Changeling Theatre Old School Garden From 4-14th July, JAM on the Marsh returns to the unspoiled landscape of Romney Marsh for its 11th festival. The programme features a stunning array…
Kent victims fleeced of £150,000 by fraudulent ticket sellers last year
Festival and concert goers are urged to be on their guard against fraudulent ticket sellers after Kent victims lost a total of £150,559 last year. Kent Police is supporting an…
Festival of Railway Modelling returns Ashford next week!
AIMREC studio and workshop in 2021 Ashford International Model Railway Education Centre (AIMREC) will be hosting a two-day festival this April celebrating Ashford’s rich railway history. On Saturday 6 April…
JAM on the Marsh shout-out for Musicians, Artists and Singers
Snap up the last workshop spaces for performance or display in JAM on the Marsh festival from 4-14 July. Festival Orchestra Be part of a new, free-to-participate orchestra made up…
Award-winning street artist Curtis Hylton returns to create new Ashford mural
Last year’s award winning mural by Curtis Hylton Image: Ashford BC Ashford Borough Council has announced a new mural will be coming to Bank Street in the town centre this…