Hythe Civic Society is delighted to announce its success at the 2026 Folkestone & Hythe Excellence in Volunteering Awards, presented on Thursday 4 June at Harbour Church, Folkestone. The awards celebrate the outstanding contribution made by volunteers across the district. Categories included Governance, Youth Volunteers, Volunteer Group, Corporate Volunteers, Individual Volunteer and Environmental. During the ceremony, the achievements of each shortlisted nominee were highlig

Churchill's proposals for the old Aldi supermarket Churchill Living is bringing forward proposals to redevelop the vacant former Aldi supermarket on Hythe High Street, delivering a new retirement living community alongside new retail units at the heart of the town centre. Is this a suitable use of the site? This website provides a wide range of information regarding the site and plans, as well as details about Churchill Living’s retirement communities. You can review this inf

Hythe in Bloom operates under the auspices of Hythe Civic Society and, since 2004, it has worked hard to provide summer and winter floral displays in and around Hythe. Funding for the project comes from two main sources: Hythe Town Council and commercial sponsors. This year, Hythe in Bloom is delighted to announce that H V Wooding Ltd has joined commercial sponsors Lawrence and Co Estate Agents and Charlier Construction as sponsors of the floral displays in Hythe. Established

The New Folkestone Society has a talk this Saturday. History of Coolinge Lane a talk by Hilary Tolputt following the New Folkestone Society AGM Saturday 30 May - doors open 2pm for a 2.30pm start The Back Hall, The Cornerstone Centre, Castle Hill Ave, Folkestone CT20 2QR Admission £5 Local historian Hilary Tolputt takes a stroll down memory lane - and Coolinge Lane - looking at the road's development. Refreshments will be served. For full details, visit the event page. Admi

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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

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The Hythe Civic Society (an independent charity with over 570 members) is seeking applications and expressions of interest for the voluntary roles of Chair and Committee Members . The Society works to protect and enhance the heritage, character and environment of Hythe, while promoting civic pride and supporting positive community development. We are seeking individuals who: Have an interest in community affairs Care about heritage and conservation matters Wish to promote a

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