SOCIETY NEWS & EVENTS

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

Hythe in Bloom operates under the auspices of Hythe Civic Society and, since 2004, it has worked hard to provide summer and winter floral displays in and around Hythe. Funding for the project comes from two main sources: Hythe Town Council and commercial sponsors. This year, Hythe in Bloom is delighted to announce that H V Wooding Ltd has joined commercial sponsors Lawrence and Co Estate Agents and Charlier Construction as sponsors of the floral displays in Hythe. Established

The New Folkestone Society has a talk this Saturday. History of Coolinge Lane a talk by Hilary Tolputt following the New Folkestone Society AGM Saturday 30 May - doors open 2pm for a 2.30pm start The Back Hall, The Cornerstone Centre, Castle Hill Ave, Folkestone CT20 2QR Admission £5 Local historian Hilary Tolputt takes a stroll down memory lane - and Coolinge Lane - looking at the road's development. Refreshments will be served. For full details, visit the event page. Admi