Kent County Council celebrates more country parks’ Green Flag Awards
KCC’s Country Parks team is celebrating the news that eight of its parks – one more than previously – have been recognised with the prestigious Green Flag Award. Parks and…
Two of the Best! Dover boasts two of the country’s top parks
Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens have been awarded The Green Flag Award®, the first parks owned and managed by Dover District Council (DDC) to receive the prestigious recognition. The Green…
Community Centre for Nepalese residents opens its doors in Folkestone
Project lead Capt Retd Ram Pun Cllr Hollingsbee and some of the young people A community centre for the district’s Nepalese residents has opened its doors for the first time…
Ever wanted to run away with the circus?
Roll up, Roll up! Looping The Loop is bringing the circus to Broadstairs, so if you ever wanted to run away with the circus, here’s the next best thing! The…
Have your say on Bockhanger community space in Ashford after COVID-19 delay
Residents of Bockhanger will have a chance to discuss future plans for a new community space when a virtual consultation event is held on Wednesday 29 September 2021. This is…
Ashford’s British Cycling bid success means an upgrade from Dirt to Pump!
The Victoria Park Project has been successful in its bid to the British Cycling ‘Places to Ride’ fund, which means existing plans in the park for a bike dirt track…
Kent Wildlife Trust backs KFRS campaign to prevent grass fires
Pegwell Bay Country Park is Kent Wildlife Trust’s largest nature reserve and is of international importance for its bird populations, including nightingales and cuckoos. However, a number of these animals…
New café taking shape in £2.5m Maidstone Mote Park project
Mayor of Maidstone, Cllr Fay Gooch-“delighted to see the work well and truly underway” The building work for the brand-new Mote Park Café in Maidstone is well underway with the…
Thrilling Sunday in store for Folkestone
It will be eyes to the sky on Sunday (8 August) as the iconic Red Arrows headline the 2021 Folkestone Air Display. The nine-strong Hawk fast-jets will perform at 4pm,…
Charivari makes a musical comeback to Folkestone
Chris Smith (The Chambers) with Brigitte Orasinski (Strange Cargo) as The Rattlers play Photo: Ray Duff Words and photos by Ray Duff The popular Charivari event, organized by arts group…