SOCIETY NEWS & EVENTS

Eaton Lands is now open to the public. Eaton Lands has very much been one of the largest projects this year, amongst all the other smaller projects HTC have been working on. HTC Councillors and officers have been working diligently with our contractors, ensuring we create a woodland for the future. One of the main improvements is the introduction of wide woodland rides, this create better access for future maintenance, improve biodiversity by providing additional habitat for

Hythe Civic Society is delighted to announce the installation of two revised tourist information maps at Twiss Fort and Battery Point car parks. The original maps, installed in 2014, were positioned facing south, and years of exposure to strong sunlight and sea air had caused the vinyl surfaces to deteriorate significantly, making them increasingly difficult to read. Thanks to Ward Budget Grants from District Councillors Jim Martin, Elaine Martin and John Wing, the maps have

HCS and other groups met recently to consider tree planting across all areas of the FHDC district. It's a multi-year project to demonstrate achievements and enhance the community environment across the district. FHDC is very keen to get this project working and has a little more "budget flexibility" to support the plans of the groups involved. Where appropriate, school involvement is key to the project. What sort of trees and where? Always follow principle of "right tree, rig

The Last Maharaja & His Folkestone Connection a talk by Shay Collyer Saturday 27 June - doors open 2pm for a 2.30pm start The Back Hall, The Cornerstone Centre, Castle Hill Ave, Folkestone CT20 2QR Admission £5 Duleep Singh became Maharaja of the Sikh Empire at an early age. He was exiled to Britain 10 years later after the Anglo-Sikh War and became friends with Queen Victoria. But what was his connection to Folkestone? Join us to find out more from local historian Shay Co

This development will change Hythe by its sheer scale. When completed it will be about the size of Hythe today. Don't miss the opportunity to find out the latest proposals. Otterpool Park LLP is preparing updated information to be submitted to the Local Planning Authority as part of the planning process. We are holding a Public Exhibition this month to explain the key information that is being updated. Come along and talk to our team - everyone is welcome. Information from th

Operating under the auspices of Hythe Civic Society, Hythe in Bloom has been enhancing the town’s appearance since 2004, providing vibrant seasonal floral displays throughout Hythe. These include the tubs along the High Street and the railing-mounted troughs in Prospect Road, which together help create a colourful and welcoming environment for residents and visitors alike. The High Street tubs have now been planted by volunteers and are once again overflowing with flowers. Th

Hythe Civic Society is delighted to announce its success at the 2026 Folkestone & Hythe Excellence in Volunteering Awards, presented on Thursday 4 June at Harbour Church, Folkestone. The awards celebrate the outstanding contribution made by volunteers across the district. Categories included Governance, Youth Volunteers, Volunteer Group, Corporate Volunteers, Individual Volunteer and Environmental. During the ceremony, the achievements of each shortlisted nominee were highlig

Churchill's proposals for the old Aldi supermarket Churchill Living is bringing forward proposals to redevelop the vacant former Aldi supermarket on Hythe High Street, delivering a new retirement living community alongside new retail units at the heart of the town centre. Is this a suitable use of the site? This website provides a wide range of information regarding the site and plans, as well as details about Churchill Living’s retirement communities. You can review this inf