Did you know that Folkestone’s Sunny Sands Sandcastle Competition that has run almost annually since 2010 is actually organised by a local charity? The Church Street Project, which uses sand tray play as part of its creative therapies for children,… Read More
Shapeshifter Productions is combatting loneliness and bringing joy to residents of six care homes in Folkestone. The Smiling Sessions are a participatory singing activity aimed at bringing music and social interaction to older people living in sheltered housing and care… Read More
Bright Shadow’s latest Zest sessions in Hythe proved a huge hit for its participants. Led by Tina Carter (AirHedz) and Jess Urwin (Dea Dia Wellbeing), participants were shown how to use aerial hoops and aerial silk to experiment with movement… Read More
May 19, 2025
The Sports Trust is delighted to announce that it has exchanged contracts to acquire the Folkestone Sports Centre. After many months of productive discussions with the Administrator and key stakeholders, it has finalised an agreement and anticipates taking ownership shortly. … Read More
February 19, 2025
The Musical Walkabout were able to run its Coastal Project through the summer of 2024 with the help of funds from RDHCT. The Walkabout works with people with dementia, their carers and health and social care professionals to enjoy music… Read More
August 10, 2023
Runners from across Kent and even further afield will be busy training for the Folkestone Half Marathon which takes place on 24 September. Ray Johnson, Race Director, said: “The Folkestone Half Marathon is a great race – we have an… Read More
December 9, 2022
Do you want to make a difference in 2023? Why not support lonely and socially isolated people in our local community? The Caring Altogether on Romney Marsh (CARM) charity, which received £5000 funding from Roger De Haan Charitable Trust in… Read More
December 7, 2022
Choirs run by the Music and Arts for Shepway Community charity are performing throughout the festive period in the run up to Christmas. The children’s choirs, Primary Singers and Youth Voices are preforming two dates free of charge, though donations… Read More
March 21, 2022
The world’s first purpose-built multi-storey skatepark will open to the public on 4 April 2022. Home to three skatepark floors, a 15m lead climbing wall, dedicated bouldering area, cafe and boxing facilities, Folkestone 51 has been funded by The Roger… Read More
January 28, 2022
Did you know there is a specialist service providing support for potential volunteers and organisations who need volunteers from the community? Kent Coast Volunteering (KCV) has approximately 275 registered organisations in the Folkestone area that rely on support from volunteers…. Read More
January 25, 2022
In its first year as a partnership project between the Rainbow Centre / Citizen Advice, Money Matters Folkestone saw a steady rise in clients and now operates a waiting list, demonstrating how crucial the service is. The debt support service… Read More
September 17, 2021
The Roger De Haan Charitable Trust is pleased to have handed over its latest Creative Quarter project to Creative Folkestone and residents are already moving in. The £3million project which started in March 2018 saw renovation of the existing building… Read More
May 18, 2021
JAM on the Marsh 2021 takes place on 8-18th July 2021, captivating audiences with seven exhibitions, 15 concerts, and open-air theatre. Events will take place across Kent’s Romney Marsh, from Hythe to Dungeness, in many of the area’s famous medieval… Read More
May 7, 2021
Hythe Zest has restarted its weekly groups based at Hythe Pavilion, South Road, every Thursday, 2-4pm. The sessions run in six-week blocks and the first is being led by theatre director Lisa Payne and visual artist Nova Marshall. They will… Read More
April 22, 2021
Emmaus Dover is pleased to announce its shops have re-opened and they are accepting donations again. The charity receives 50% of its income from retail sales and national lockdown meant their shops at Archcliffe Fort and Ashford high street had… Read More