Commencing Thursday 4 June 2026

Saturday 25 April - doors open 2pm for a 2.30pm start The Back Hall, The Cornerstone Centre, Castle Hill Ave, Folkestone CT20 2QR Admission £5. Most people know that Quakers are committed to non-violence, that they refuse to swear oaths, and that they played a huge part in Britain’s campaign to end the Atlantic slave trade. But, where did the Quakers come from? What were their origins? And who was George Fox, the man who gave birth to the Quaker movement? Based on her biogra

Please see below flyer about a photo display for one day only.

Saturday 28 February - doors open 2pm for a 2.30pm start The Back Hall, The Cornerstone Centre, Castle Hill Ave, Folkestone CT20 2QR Admission £5 Who really built Europe’s Romanesque monuments? In this talk based on her groundbreaking book of the same title, Diana Darke explores the evidence embedded in medieval monasteries, churches and castles, from Mont Saint-Michel and the Leaning Tower of Pisa to Durham Cathedral and the Basilica of Santiago de Compostela. Diana is a

Folkestone & Hythe District Council (FHDC) seeks your views on the proposed Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) Policy by 2 March 2026. Policy framework for the initiation, implementation and administration of Controlled Parking Zones This consultation seeks views on the proposed Controlled Parking Zone (CPZ) Policy, which sets out how CPZs are to be initiated, implemented, administered and reviewed across the district. The policy aims to ensure that parking controls are introduce

Some photos of the age-old Wassail ceremony at the Community Orchard , Eaton Lands ,a joint project between the Civic Society and the Hythe Environmental Community Group on Saturday 14th February . The ceremony is aimed at driving away any evil spirits to ensure a good harvest. Photos courtesy of James Willmott. Bearing in mind it was the only recent day where we had decent spells of sunshine our hope is this could be a good year.

Government has launched a consultation on the future number of councils in Kent and Medway and the areas they should cover. Government wants to hear views from Kent organisations, residents and businesses on the proposed biggest shake up of local government in 50 years. Government asked councils to come up with plans to create unitary councils in a process known as local government reorganisation (LGR). Under the current system Kent County Council (KCC) delivers some services

Community Orchard Wassail Celebration – Rescheduled to Saturday, February 14th at 3:30 pm. We have our own Community Orchard on Eaton Lands, and will hold our Wassail on Saturday 14th Feb at 3.30pm . Join us to bless our orchard trees… and to scare away any evil spirits!. There will be music and a ceremony...and you can join us! Bring pots and pans to make lots of noise! Meet at 3.30pm on the north allotments; arrive along the footpath from Castle Road, Saltwood opposite Ca

Hythe Town Council are proposing to install a permanent beacon on Marine Parade CT21 (please see map below for exact location). The aim is for the beacon to be erected in time for this year’s VE Day celebrations on 8 May. Beacons are a traditional mark, lit for national celebrations, and form part of official programmes announced by Buckingham Palace for Commonwealth Capitals to take part in special ceremonies. Folkestone, Sandgate and New Romney already have permanent beacon

Forestry in the South East: A review of current practices and challenges. A talk by Jamie Cunningham –Forestry Commission. Saltwood Lads’ Club, Rectory Lane, Hythe CT21 4PZ. Tuesday 24th February 2026 – 2.30pm. Members of KFOTT - £4; Guests - £6 Jamie is Field Manager with the Forestry Commission, with responsibility for the South East of England. His role covers many practical aspects of the Forestry commission work, including support to private woodland owners to increase