A comprehensive strategy and action plan to support sustainable and inclusive economic growth across our district has been commissioned. Local businesses, residents and community groups are being asked to complete a short survey to help shape our future approach. Residents can share their comments online before 3pm on Monday 16 March. Help shape the district's future economic growth | Folkestone & Hythe District Council

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

WASSAIL - 7 FEB 3.30pm Wassailing an orchard is an old ceremony, still continuing today - particularly in areas where cider apples are grown - to bless the trees for future fruitfulness and to protect them from evil spirits that might harm them. We have our own Community Orchard on Eaton Lands, and will hold our Wassail on Saturday 7th Feb at 3.30pm. 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