Under the auspices of Hythe Civic Society, Hythe in Bloom provides seasonal floral displays in Prospect Road and the High Street for the enjoyment of all. In recent years, this work has expanded to include planting daffodil bulbs around the town to create a spirit-lifting spring display after the long winter months. This year is no exception. The photograph shows the Tuesday gardening group planting 1,200 bulbs in Prospect Road, ready for flowering in spring 2026. The group o

The next New Folkestone Society  talk is Folkestone Fragments: Echoes of Art, Memory and Time Travel by the Sea by Emre Araci. Join us on Saturday 29 November as music historian, composer, and long-time resident of the town Dr Emre Araci guides us through the elegant remnants of Folkestone’s Edwardian past. From Chopin’s fleeting farewell in 1848 to Oscar Wilde’s flower-strewn welcome for Sarah Bernhardt, the town was a stage for figures who once stepped ashore with purpose a

As a talk is not held in December, a Christmas Social will occur on Tuesday, 2nd December. Details are in the attached flyer. Please make a note in your diary. The social includes a short version of Andrew Ashton's talk 'A Victorian Christmas'. Raffle – with hamper prizes? And of course, mince pies and mulled wine. We hope to see you there.

The entire exhibition at the Hythe Library was changed on 17th November with 50+ new photographs going on display. These are just some of the many comments from part one: Very striking display, looking forward to Part 2. Loved the ‘Bi-annual Battle of the Shingle’, made me chuckle! Thank you for putting together a lovely display, capturing what those of us who live here Love about the community here. Fantastic selection of photographs and an amazing project. Well done. All pl

Do attend the public exhibition on Thursday 27 November between 2pm and 7pm in the Ballroom of the Hythe Imperial Hotel. AND make your thoughts known.

The exhibition has opened and the response so far has been very encouraging. If you have an opportunity do pop into the library and have a look.

Photograph shows Tony and Daria Keeler planting the troughs in the High Street Hythe in Bloom operates under the auspices of Hythe Civic Society and is supported by a group of volunteers who plant the High Street troughs in summer and winter and who water them throughout the summer months. With the summer of colourful floral displays behind us, Hythe in Bloom is delighted to provide new colourful planting for the winter all along the High Street. Thanks to the generosity of s

We’ve had a great response to the My Hometown community photography event that ran from April until August. 160 entries were received capturing Hythe’s heritage and culture in black & white. Over 100 striking images providing a diverse portrait of Hythe – from familiar landmarks to hidden corners, its people and what we all enjoy about our town and district - have been selected for exhibition at Hythe Library. Visit throughout November ( closes on 28th ) during library open

The New Folkestone Society's next event: A talk by Nicolette Jones Saturday 25 October - doors open 2pm for a 2.30pm start The Back Hall, The Cornerstone Centre, Castle Hill Ave, Folkestone CT20 2QR Admission £5 In the second half of the nineteenth century, a remarkable campaign stirred a nation to save the lives of the hundreds of British sailors a year who drowned for preventable reasons. Overloaded and poorly maintained ships set sail, their doomed crews sacrificed while g

Concert at St. Leonard's Church, Saturday 27th September at 7pm. Tickets from Open Door, 101 High Street, Brandon's Music Shop, or pay on...