SOCIETY NEWS & EVENTS

Redevelopment of the Hythe Imperial Golf Course

Do attend the public exhibition on Thursday 27 November between 2pm and 7pm in the Ballroom of the Hythe Imperial Hotel. AND make your thoughts known.

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Hythe - My Hometown “The Exhibition - Part 1”

The exhibition has opened and the response so far has been very encouraging. If you have an opportunity do pop into the library and have a look.

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Hythe in Bloom brings winter colour to the High Street!

Photograph shows Tony and Daria Keeler planting the troughs in the High Street Hythe in Bloom operates under the auspices of Hythe Civic Society and is supported by a group of volunteers who plant the High Street troughs in summer and winter and who water them throughout the summer months. With the summer of colourful floral displays behind us, Hythe in Bloom is delighted to provide new colourful planting for the winter all along the High Street. Thanks to the generosity of s

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‘Hythe: My Hometown’ (Through YOUR lens)

We’ve had a great response to the My Hometown community photography event that ran from April until August. 160 entries were received capturing Hythe’s heritage and culture in black & white. Over 100 striking images providing a diverse portrait of Hythe – from familiar landmarks to hidden corners, its people and what we all enjoy about our town and district - have been selected for exhibition at Hythe Library. Visit throughout November ( closes on 28th ) during library open

Oct 251 min read

Samuel Plimsoll - Saturday 25 October 2025

The New Folkestone Society's next event: A talk by Nicolette Jones Saturday 25 October - doors open 2pm for a 2.30pm start The Back Hall, The Cornerstone Centre, Castle Hill Ave, Folkestone CT20 2QR Admission £5 In the second half of the nineteenth century, a remarkable campaign stirred a nation to save the lives of the hundreds of British sailors a year who drowned for preventable reasons. Overloaded and poorly maintained ships set sail, their doomed crews sacrificed while g

Oct 191 min read