Operating under the auspices of Hythe Civic Society, Hythe in Bloom has been enhancing the town’s appearance since 2004, providing vibrant seasonal floral displays throughout Hythe. These include the tubs along the High Street and the railing-mounted troughs in Prospect Road, which together help create a colourful and welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. The High Street tubs have now been planted by volunteers and are once again overflowing with flowers. Th

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

ELHAM VALLEY CHURCH TOUR 13TH MAY 2026 By Alethea Lester On a breezy morning, the 13th May 2026 a group of HLHG members met up at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, in the picturesque square of Elham Village. After the distribution of some guide notes, members walked around the interesting and ancient interior of the church, where two members of the congregation were arranging flowers and sorting out the book sales area. Obviously, St Mary the Virgin is a well loved and well u