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
February 20, 2018
Strange Cargo’s Festival will return over the weekend of 24/25 February 2018 to brighten up the evenings in around Cheriton High Street. The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust is pleased to continue to support Strange Cargo in helping to bring… Read More
December 20, 2017
Organisers of the Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon have confirmed that the grand total raised by runners in this year’s event is a magnificent £44,208. The main beneficiary this year will be Folkestone Rainbow Centre, which helps individuals and families in… Read More
December 7, 2017
Zalan Paksy and Jane Glanida, volunteers at Varne Watersports Club, were presented with a Royal Yachting Association “Outstanding Contribution Award” at the annual RYA Awards ceremony in London at the end of November. The New Romney couple received their award… Read More
December 6, 2017
A film has been published highlighting the activities of participants in the 2017 Sailing Voyage, organised by Shepway District Council and Boulogne, and supported again this year by the Roger De Haan Charitable Trust. The film can be viewed by… Read More
November 30, 2017
Over twenty-four nights, from 1 to 24 December, Jim Jam Arts will again bring their unique Advent Calendar to Folkestone. The Living Advent Calendar presents free live performances that take place in different locations around the town every evening at… Read More
September 27, 2017
The twelfth Folkestone Rotary Half Marathon took place on Sunday 24 September, and helped by stunning weather it attracted large crowds of spectators to cheer on nearly 750 runners. Since it was established in 2006, the race has… Read More