SOCIETY NEWS & EVENTS

Shortly before the public consultation last November, GSE, the hotel owners, invited HCS representatives to a briefing. We listened and raised our concerns. Subsequently, and after further consideration, and taking account of a small number of members’ comments received, our full comments were submitted. A short summary follows for your interest. It remains to be seen when a planning application is submitted and of the timing of further public consultation. Key Point The HCS

Hythe Town Council are proposing to install a permanent beacon on Marine Parade CT21 (please see map below for exact location). The aim is for the beacon to be erected in time for this year’s VE Day celebrations on 8 May. Beacons are a traditional mark, lit for national celebrations, and form part of official programmes announced by Buckingham Palace for Commonwealth Capitals to take part in special ceremonies. Folkestone, Sandgate and New Romney already have permanent beacon

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

NFS first talk of the year: History of the Clifton Hotel a talk by Debby Jones Saturday 24 January - doors open 2pm for a 2.30pm start The Back Hall, The Cornerstone Centre, Castle Hill Ave, Folkestone CT20 2QR Admission £5 Our first talk of the year is History of the Clifton Hotel by local house historian and genealogist Debby Jones, to accompany the release of her new book of the same name. Join us to take a journey through time from the hotel's foundation stones through to

Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, next Tuesday's talk by Gordon Corrigan is cancelled. Thanlk you for your understanding.

Get your quizzing hats on and come to a quiz to be held at the Sports Pavilion on South Road on 31st January. Details below.