Don't believe everything you read in the newspapers (continued)
A 54 word article by Andy McSmith in the Independent's "Village People" column this week has caught my eye.
6 Nov 2010
Folkestone and Hythe News
End of Guiding Centenary Ceremony at the Guiding Flower Bed on The Leas
This event is a photo call to mark the end of a year of celebration for the guiding movement. I have been privileged to have attended many of the events this year and this final ceremony was tinged with sadness at the end of a very long party. The Guiders and Trefoil members however, are looking forward to a little more rest from the constant organising.
FMTMN
6 Nov 2010
High Speed Wan
The BBC reports: "The UK government has sold the London to Folkestone high speed rail link to a Canadian consortium for £2.1bn. The consortium will take over a 30 year lease on the track and stations." and "HS1, which cost more than £5bn to build, became fully operational in November 2007." http://tinyurl.com/2vcgxyn
TP
5 Nov 2010
The end of Phil Woolas' Political Career
Phil Woolas was MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth from 1997 and, until today, Labour's shadow Immigration Minster, appointed to that last role just a few weeks ago by new Labour Leader Ed Miliband. Today, a court judged that he had been guilty of an illegal practice during his election campaign worthy of declaring his 103 vote election win at the 2010 election void.
5 Nov 2010
Student Funding: A Better Deal, But We Should Stick by our Promises
Liberal Democrat Councillors from Shepway including Lynne Beaumont, Val Loseby, Tim Prater, Bev Rolfe, Maggie Sheldrake, Season Prater and Darren Briddock have joined hundreds of Lib Dem members across the Country in signing an open letter to all Lib Dem MPs urging them to stick to the pledges made to students not to vote for an increase in Student Tuition Fees.
4 Nov 2010
Folkestone Primary Academy - Winners of the 2010 Folkestone Councillors' Football Cup
Folkestone Academy Primary School were the winners of the 2010 Folkestone Councillors' Cup football tournament held on Wednesday 3rd November. The football competition held The Stadium, Church Road, Cheriton, is organised by Cheriton Councillor Dhan Gurung, funded by Folkestone Town Council and supported by Charlton Athletic Community Support who provide coaches and referees for the day. Teams from Folkestone Primary Academy, Stella Maris, Morehall, Harcourt, Cheriton and St Martins in Folkestone were all taking part.
4 Nov 2010
Opening the Christchurch Community Centre
It has taken many years to bring the dream of a Community Centre into a reality, and today I had the great pleasure of performing the opening ceremony at the new Christchurch Community Centre, Folkestone.
FMTMN
4 Nov 2010
Opening of the new Lower Radnor Park Playground
Children from Stella Maris, Folkestone Primary and Secondary Academies, Mundella Primary and The Brook Centre joined the representatives from various groups, to officially open the newly refurbished Lower Radnor Park Playground.
FMTMN
4 Nov 2010
It only took three months, but the drains in Cheriton High Street have now been cleaned...
Blocked drain gully covers in Cheriton High Street reported for cleaning in July were finally cleared at the end of October.
3 Nov 2010
Kent Primary School Applications Start 8 November
Is your child due to start school in September 2011? Parents can apply for primary school places between Monday 8 November 2010 and Saturday 15 January 2011. Thousands of families from Kent will submit applications for up to three schools of their choice.
3 Nov 2010
Temporary Road Closure of Caesar's Way, Folkestone from 19 November 2010
Kent Highway Services have advised that it will It will be necessary to close Caesar's Way, Cheriton, Folkestone on or after 19 November 2010 for up to 1 day. The road will be closed from the junction with Biggins Wood Road, to enable carriageway repairs and resurfacing to be carried out.
3 Nov 2010
Pilgrim's Hospice Christmas Fayre
Large numbers of people attended the event to boost funds. Home-made jams, chutneys and marmalade were on sale as well as cakes and pastries. I bought my usual marmalade replacement and treated the family to home-made sponge cake. There were some great bargains to be had at the stalls and a very welcome cup of tea.
FMTMN
3 Nov 2010