Annual Fisheries Blessing Attracts Large Crowds in Folkestone
Piper Chris Bone leads the procession from the Church Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff: On Sunday, large crowds converged at a local church on the Durlocks to join with…
The Future of St. Anthony’s: It’s Time for Alkham to Have Its Say
By Brian Wimsett – Editor Alkham Newsletter: It is a bit of a worrying time for the beloved St. Anthony’s Church at the moment. As many villagers already know, their…
Folkestone Prepares for Historic Town Sunday Service at St Mary and St Eanswythe
Churchyard Cross Folkestone is gearing up to celebrate its rich civic heritage this month with the annual Town Sunday Service, scheduled to take place at the Parish Church of St…
Sword Seized as Suspect Faces Charges for Racially Aggravated Attacks and Stalking
A man is in custody facing a string of serious charges, including the possession of a sword, following a violent encounter at a Dover leisure centre and a separate campaign…
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…
“In Wake of Charlie Kirk Murder, Bishop of Dover’s Message: ‘Peace, Compassion, and Unity’
Bishop Rose Photo Courtesy Diocese of Canterbury The Bishop of Dover, the Rt Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin, is calling on communities to come together and strive for peace and harmony ahead…
Tribute offered from Bishop of Dover following the passing of Pope Francis
Bishop of Dover Rt Rev Rose Hudson-Wilkin Image: Diocese of Canterbury The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis died at approximately 07:30am local time today 21 April 2025, at the…
Canterbury Diocese Clergy Step Up for the London Marathon 2025
Canterbury Diocese vicars Revd Melissa Carter and Revd Jo Purle will be running the London Marathon 2025 for charities close to their hearts Image: Diocese of Canterbury Visually impaired Revd…
Sandwich Church shines bright hosting National Online Service!
Fr Sebastian Hamilton in St Clement’s church with the congregation Photo: Diocese of Canterbury St. Clement’s Church in Sandwich beamed the light of faith across the globe, hosting the Church…
Community mourns loss of Tsige Simmons
Photo and words by Ray Duff The flowers and other memorials at St John’s Church More than 100 people from Folkestone gathered at St. John’s Church on Monday, January 20th,…