Alkham Newsletter and Magazine Round-Up
Here is a round-up of the March 2026 Alkham Village Newsletter edited by Brian Wimsett brianwimsett@hotmail.com Alkham Village Newsletter edited by Brian Wimsett brianwimsett@hotmail.com
End of an Era: Bandmaster Richard Carroll Retires After 50 Years with Hythe Salvation Army
Hythe Salvation Army HQ Library Photo : SCOPIX It’s impossible to talk about the vibrant history of the Hythe Salvation Army without putting Richard Carroll front and centre! For nearly…
Residents Warned Over Chimney Fire in Grace Avenue, Maidstone
Firefighters are reminding residents to ensure their chimneys are professionally swept after tackling a blaze in Maidstone yesterday evening. Kent Fire and Rescue Service was alerted to the incident in…
Neighbourhood Police Community Engagement Surgery: Have Your Say in Hawkinge!
You are invited to meet with PC George Brace (Police, PC, Folkestone Neighbourhood beat officer) at a walk-in community engagement surgery at the Hawkinge Community Centre on Friday, 30 January…
Work Begins on New Folkestone Town Centre Hub
Sandgate Road Folkestone FOLKESTONE – Kent County Council (KCC) has officially commenced refurbishment work at 14 Sandgate Road, marking the start of a project to establish a modern community hub…
From Coastal Cliffs to Prime Time: Folkestone’s Ancient Secrets Hit the Small Screen
The Iron Age section excavated on East Cliff in 2025 Photo: Ray Duff Words and Photos: Ray Duff – Folkestone’s rugged East Cliff is about to become the star of…
Alkham Village News & Events Round-Up!
Alkham Parish Church SCOPIX Here is a round-up of the January 2026 Alkham Village Newsletter edited by Brian Wimsett brianwimsett@hotmail.com Village Hall Events Event Date / Details Contact 🏴 Burns…
Family Tribute to ‘Pillar of Kennington Football Club’ Following Tragic Death on M20
Arran McManus – Family Photo Following the fatal collision on the M20 near Lenham on Tuesday 25 November 2025, the partner of Arran McManus, 36 – who tragically died in…
From Heartbreak to Healing: How Beckie’s Loss of Baby Bertie Inspired Her to Support Grieving Families
A bereaved mother, Beckie Berger, is channelling her own profound sorrow and healing journey into a mission to support other families facing the devastating loss of a baby. In December…
Dover’s All-in-One Community Hub Unveils a Stunning £7.5M Transformation!
Dover Discovery Centre – Library Image Susan Scott SCOPIX – The wait is finally over! The new and improved Dover Discovery Centre swung open its doors yesterday, 27 October, revolutionizing…