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SOCIETY NEWS & EVENTS


‘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
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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
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Reminder - 80th Anniversary Concert
Concert at St. Leonard's Church, Saturday 27th September at 7pm. Tickets from Open Door, 101 High Street, Brandon's Music Shop, or pay on...
Sep 221 min read
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Researching the History of Your Home
The next talk at Stanford & Westenhanger History Society. Wednesday 24 September. a presentation by Nathan Goodwin at Stanford Parish...
Sep 141 min read
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New Talks Season Starts
SEPTEMBER 9th 2025 GUY BARTLETT CONCORDE To start our talks programme this year, we invite you all to join us for a glass of wine at...
Sep 21 min read
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Protecting the future of Princes Parade
Folkestone & Hythe District Council has confirmed that there will be no further activity on council-owned land at Princes Parade. The...
Aug 171 min read
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80th Anniversary Concert Hythe Town Concert Band
COME AND HEAR YOUR TOWN BAND! HYTHE TOWN CONCERT BAND - SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER Hythe Town Concert Band is playing at Hythe Civic Society's...
Aug 161 min read
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'HYTHE – MY HOMETOWN': Final Call for Entries - Ends 31st August 2025
'HYTHE – MY HOMETOWN' - a Hythe Civic Society and Hythe District Photographic Club joint event. Through YOUR Lens A community call for...
Aug 121 min read
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