SOCIETY NEWS & EVENTS

Please see below flyer about a photo display for one day only.

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

Some photos of the age-old Wassail ceremony at the Community Orchard , Eaton Lands ,a joint project between the Civic Society and the Hythe Environmental Community Group on Saturday 14th February . The ceremony is aimed at driving away any evil spirits to ensure a good harvest. Photos courtesy of James Willmott. Bearing in mind it was the only recent day where we had decent spells of sunshine our hope is this could be a good year.

Hythe Town Council Public Statement – Eaton Lands Tree Felling Works update The essential forestry works at Eaton Lands woodland to deal with the severe Ash Dieback are progressing well, with regular meetings taking place to ensure clear and constructive communication between Hythe Town Council and the contractors. The contractors – E’s Trees – have been working industriously – at one point being ahead of schedule –  and using some of their own time to chop and distribute log

Government has launched a consultation on the future number of councils in Kent and Medway and the areas they should cover. Government wants to hear views from Kent organisations, residents and businesses on the proposed biggest shake up of local government in 50 years. Government asked councils to come up with plans to create unitary councils in a process known as local government reorganisation (LGR). Under the current system Kent County Council (KCC) delivers some services

Community Orchard Wassail Celebration – Rescheduled to Saturday, February 14th at 3:30 pm. We have our own Community Orchard on Eaton Lands, and will hold our Wassail on Saturday 14th Feb at 3.30pm .  Join us to bless our orchard trees… and to scare away any evil spirits!.  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 allotments; arrive along the footpath from Castle Road, Saltwood opposite Ca