Hythe Civic Society is delighted to announce the installation of two revised tourist information maps at Twiss Fort and Battery Point car parks. The original maps, installed in 2014, were positioned facing south, and years of exposure to strong sunlight and sea air had caused the vinyl surfaces to deteriorate significantly, making them increasingly difficult to read. Thanks to Ward Budget Grants from District Councillors Jim Martin, Elaine Martin and John Wing, the maps have

HCS and other groups met recently to consider tree planting across all areas of the FHDC district. It's a multi-year project to demonstrate achievements and enhance the community environment across the district. FHDC is very keen to get this project working and has a little more "budget flexibility" to support the plans of the groups involved. Where appropriate, school involvement is key to the project. What sort of trees and where? Always follow principle of "right tree, rig

The Last Maharaja & His Folkestone Connection a talk by Shay Collyer Saturday 27 June - doors open 2pm for a 2.30pm start The Back Hall, The Cornerstone Centre, Castle Hill Ave, Folkestone CT20 2QR Admission £5 Duleep Singh became Maharaja of the Sikh Empire at an early age. He was exiled to Britain 10 years later after the Anglo-Sikh War and became friends with Queen Victoria. But what was his connection to Folkestone? Join us to find out more from local historian Shay Co