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 and Hythe News
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
Canine Auction for Help Dogs
Most of us know about Guide Dogs for the Blind, but few people seem to know about Help Dogs who care for disabled people. I was invited to attend this fund raising auction and to speak about the charity.
FMTMN
9 Oct 2010
Canterbury Cathedral Justice Service
There is one thing for sure about Britain, and that is that we do pomp and ceremony really well. Watching the procession of Barristers, Judges, Bishops, Priests, Mayors, Lord Warden and High Sheriff was stunning and yet strangely scary. A judge with a black cap surely is a memorable vision that harks back to darker times.
FMTMN
8 Oct 2010
Human Landscape Exhibition
Our town is fortunate to have a wealth of talent and a depth of creativity that we can be proud of. The exhibition at The Grand Hotel, was grand indeed and offered those attending an opportunity to celebrate along with the artists themselves, what awesome drawings and paintings we have to put on show.
FMTMN
8 Oct 2010
Mental Health Awareness Day
Not even the weather could dampen the enthusiasm and passion of the caring people, who set up stalls for the Mental Health Awareness Day in the Lanterns area of the town. At every stall there was something new to learn and a story of hope to inspire us.
FMTMN
7 Oct 2010
NSPCC Fundraiser at Nailbox
What an excellent venue to hold a fundraising event - my local Public House! This small community have worked together and shown what can be achieved by responding to a need and sharing a task together.
FMTMN
7 Oct 2010
Mayor of Folkestone Nepali Charity Fundraiser - 30 October
The Mayor and Mayoress of Folkestone, Tom and Kate McNeice, invite you to an afternoon of Nepalese entertainment, In aid of the Mayor's Charities B-4-8s and Folkestone Rainbow Centre.
6 Oct 2010
Chairing the Age Concern AGM
It is an honour and a pleasure to be asked to chair the main meeting for the year of the Folkestone Age Concern Committee. Having been warmly welcomed, the meeting ran smoothly and it was interesting to meet the people who work so hard behind the scenes for this worthy organisation.
FMTMN
4 Oct 2010
Folkestone Model Railway Exhibition at The Leas Cliff Hall
It's amazing just how many people attend this event each year. It was hard to get close to the various layouts as large numbers of people waited patiently for the trains to come out of the tunnel and pass across the front of the display.
FMTMN
3 Oct 2010
Folkestone Coastwatch Open Day
No matter how long you live in this amazing town, there are always new places to discover. Tucked behind the Martello Tower on the East Cliff is the Coastwatch station. I battled the rain and strong wind to reach the top of the hill only bent the umbrella just a little. It did mean arriving at the door soaking wet, but the warm welcome by the station staff took my mind off such things.
FMTMN
3 Oct 2010