Farron v Kramer: Choosing the next Party President
Ballot papers have now been despatched to everyone who was a current member of the Liberal Democrats on 28th September for the election of a new Party President.
22 Oct 2010
Folkestone and Hythe News
Barracks Development
Initial MoD proposals to redevelop parts of Shorncliffe & Risborough Barracks have been redrawn. New plans show that after lobbying by local residents the Church Road Stadium has now been protected.
20 Oct 2010
Counting down the seconds for secondary applications
Families of Year 6 children in Kent who are going to start secondary school in September 2011 have just two weeks left to submit their application. The official closing date is Sunday 31 October. However, because of the October school holiday, Kent County Council will accept applications as 'on time' up until Friday 5 November.
20 Oct 2010
Winning on Trident
The Liberal Democrats have long argued that Trident is an out of date, unnecessary and hugely expensive weapons system that the UK has no need of in modern times. In this period of fiscal constraint it is also a luxury we can ill afford. Nick Clegg was right to argue powerfully against Trident renewal during the Leader's Debates. Our party was right to stand in contrast to both the Conservatives and Labour on this issue.
RSPLD
20 Oct 2010
Final Guide Centenary
Walking into a room at The Grand where 500 Brownies and Guides were waiting to celebrate the end of their Centenary Year, is ear piercing! High pitched squeals however, disappear to nothing as a ripple of raised hands signal that silence is required. No shouting or nagging, just a raised hand by one Guider is copied by the closest girls who remain silent whilst their hands are raised, and the room becomes silent within seconds. Amazing.
FMTMN
20 Oct 2010
New look Folkestone Library welcomes back users
Customers have been enjoying the recent improvements to Folkestone's library and History Resource Centre. Kent County Council's Mike Hill will officially mark the reopening of the library on Thursday 28 October at 10:15am.
18 Oct 2010
Folkestone History Society
We have known about the History Society since its early days as our friend, Charles Whitney, was the first Chairperson back in the mid 80's. Charles was invited to attend this event and so it was a real treat for us to meet again after a time apart.
FMTMN
15 Oct 2010
Deal Civic Service
I am delighted to see that my 100th event is one that has dignity and style. The Mayor of Deal welcomed us into his 'home church' and we robed in the adjoining hall. The response to the invitations was high, and we all squashed into a small room to prepare ourselves and be dressed by Town Sergeants.
FMTMN
14 Oct 2010
Ramsgate Mayor's Charity Quiz
The memory of having gone to Ramsgate for the Bowls Tournament (and won it) still lingers, and so turning up for the Ramsgate Quiz was exciting.
FMTMN
13 Oct 2010
Claire Rayner was an inspiration - Hughes
Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats Simon Hughes paid tribute today to agony aunt, broadcaster and patient campaigner Claire Rayner, who died yesterday at 79. Simon Hughes said:
12 Oct 2010
Folkestone Rotary Club Lunch
It is not an Association that I have ever considered joining, but as Mayor I have been invited to join the Folkestone Rotary as an Honorary Member.
FMTMN
11 Oct 2010
Deal Mental Awareness Day
Having experienced our own Mental Health Awareness Day in Folkestone Town Centre this week, it was good to experience a different venue for the same exhibitions. I was impressed that so many people remembered us from Thursday, and good to meet new people with displays we had not yet seen.
FMTMN
10 Oct 2010