April 2, 2020
The Folkestone Haven has been designed to support adult (18+) residents of Folkestone and Hythe District in a self-defined mental health crisis. In light of the Coronavirus pandemic (COVID- 19), the Folkestone Haven will be opening on 6th April as… Read More
December 23, 2019
Folkestone Rotary has reported that proceeds from the 2019 Folkestone Half Marathon, held on 29 September, reached an impressive £34,398. This means that over £½ million has now been raised since the event began in 2006, providing invaluable support to… Read More
August 21, 2019
Sandgate Sea Festival 2019 takes place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 August. The highlight of the evening on Saturday 24th will be a spectacular firework display, accompanied by a performance of Handel’s Music for the Royal Fireworks by the… Read More
August 19, 2019
The biennial Hythe Venetian Fete, one of the traditional highlights of Kent’s events calendar, returns to the Royal Military Canal on Wednesday 21 August. This carnival parade is a collection of floating tableaux, combining pageantry, live music and a range… Read More
June 25, 2019
The beat of drums will echo through Folkestone’s streets on Saturday 6 July as Strange Cargo’s thrilling Charivari Day returns to the town. The 2019 carnival parade is themed A Night at the Movies and promises a “celebration of cinema,… Read More
June 20, 2019
A new project has been launched by Folkestone Rotary Club, working in conjunction with Citizens Advice and Kent Coast Volunteering, that aims to help families deal with problem debt and turn their lives around. Money Matters Folkestone provides support for people… Read More
June 4, 2019
JAM on the Marsh 2019 takes place on Romney Marsh from 4 – 14 July, with music, exhibitions, children’s events, theatrical performances, poetry recitals and a tour of some of the renowned churches of the marsh. Notable events will include… Read More
May 30, 2019
Over 700 runners took part in the 8th Folkestone Coastal 10K run on Sunday 26 May. Decent weather over the bank holiday weekend also encouraged plenty of , spectators who lined the route, contributing to make a great atmosphere. Runners took… Read More
February 7, 2019
Funding has been secured for a new three year project that will support the community in East Folkestone. It will fund a full-time community worker, Jon Clarke, who has been working in the area for many years and is well-known… Read More
May 23, 2018
This year’s Folkestone Coastal 10K takes place on Sunday 27th May (during the bank holiday weekend). The event has become a regular fixture and promises to be a great success again, with advance registrations much higher than in previous years…. Read More