‘Rose Rage’ from Bishop of Dover over war on Ukraine
Bishop of Dover Photo: Diocese of Canterbury Bishop Rose has expressed rage and frustration about the war on Ukraine and its people. Speaking at Canterbury Diocesan Synod this weekend, she…
Folkestone and Hythe show support for beleaguered Ukraine
Fr Dylan Jeffrey and welcomer at the Catholic Church Photo: Ray Duff Story and Photos by Ray Duff Over the past few weeks we have all watched in horror at…
Candle and a Prayer for Ukraine at Folkestone Catholic Church on Saturday 12 March
On Saturday 12th March, from 12.30pm to 4.00pm, the Catholic Church at Our Lady, Help of Christians in Folkestone, at 41 Guildhall Street, is holding ‘A candle and a prayer…
Folkestone and Hythe MP praises local donations to help Ukraine
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 10 March 2022 On Tuesday 7 March I attended the address given by the…
Maidstone and Canterbury pledge support to Ukraine
The Ukrainian flag flying over Maidstone Photo: MBC Both Maidstone and Canterbury are pledging support to Ukraine. Maidstone Mayor of Maidstone and First Citizen of the Borough, Cllr Fay Gooch…
Folkestone and Hythe council pledges support for those caught up in Ukraine conflict
Folkestone and Hythe District Council offices Folkestone & Hythe District Council has pledged to support local organisations trying to help those caught up in the conflict in Ukraine. The council…
Folkestone and Hythe MP scorching attack on Russia over Ukraine invasion
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 26 February 2022 Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is an ‘unprovoked’ assault on a peaceful…
Ashford borough commemorates Holocaust Memorial Day 2022 twice
Two commemorative events took place in the borough this month to mark Holocaust Memorial Day on the 27 January 2022 and also the 80th anniversary of the Association of Jewish…
Next Battle of Britain Sunday talk features Richard Kornicki CBE DL
Spitfire replica at Battle of Britain Memorial The Sunday talks series continues at the Battle of Britain Memorial with a presentation by Richard Kornicki CBE DL entitled ‘For Your Freedom…
WW2 Bomb damaged Church in Dover to undergo restoration
An extensively bomb damaged church in the heart of Dover is to undergo a programme of restoration works to protect it for the future. The Parish Church of St. James…