Chance of a lifetime: be a 2012 volunteer
The hunt is on for volunteers for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics for people to become an official 'Gamesmaker'.
14 Sep 2010
Folkestone and Hythe News
Battle of Britain Service for 70th Anniversary
It is good to see our young people showing a commitment to remembering those in uniform who risked their lives to create a better world for us all. The 20 young people from the Air Training Core processed with pride and carried the flags, leading in the men and women in uniform who were at Holy Trinity as part of the remembrance service marking 70 years since the skies over Kent were full of the aeroplanes fighting in the Battle of Britain.
FMTMN
12 Sep 2010
Lydd Mayor's Fundraising event at Lydd Golf Club
I can still feel a twinge or two as I write this, having hit 50 balls on the driving range in what appeared at the time, an easy style. My muscles the following day did not agree!
FMTMN
11 Sep 2010
Guide Dogs for the Blind Supper at Folkestone Bowls Club
There is always a warm welcome from the fund raisers of The Guide Dogs for the Blind and the company is interesting and informative.
FMTMN
10 Sep 2010
Under 10% Used: Sandgate Parking Charges Income Flops But Hurts Business and Residents
A Sandgate Councillor has slammed news that the first full year of parking charges at Sandgate's Castle Road Car Park saw pay and display income of just £16,590. The income is massively under the prediction of £25,000 a year by Conservative Shepway Council when they changed the car park from being free to pay and display last year.
9 Sep 2010
Day out in Sandwich
A slick organisation and a well planned day was blessed by the excellent weather to create a memorable experience in Sandwich. The Speaker of The Cinque Ports and Town Mayor, Terry, opened the day with a welcome. With 30 people attending the fund raising event, there was a need to split up into three groups for the tours.
FMTMN
7 Sep 2010
Day out in Dover
I guess being by the sea we should expect windy conditions and "blustery" is what we got! As always, we were greeting with great hospitality and the arrangements for the day were explained from the starting point of the Dover Transport Museum.
FMTMN
5 Sep 2010
Send off for Ian and Peter Tilling on Charity paddle down the Mississippi
I have know Ian Tilling for 25 years since he helped to save the life of my son, Lewis. That's a pretty good reason to support a charity where Ian has focussed his life for the past 20 years.
FMTMN
5 Sep 2010
Hop Festival
Starting a tour of the town in The Shepherd Neame Brewery sounded like an excellent idea, but coffee was the only thing on offer. The informative talk about the history of hops was excellent and I learned a great deal, especially specific information about the variety of Kent hops.
FMTMN
4 Sep 2010
My Visit to Afghanistan and Pakistan
Earlier this week this week I went to Afghanistan and Pakistan to see for myself the problems and challenges that those countries face. The coalition government is committed to playing our part to helping ensure that the region has a peaceful and prosperous future.
NCDPM
3 Sep 2010
Volunteer litter pick at Littlestone Beach, New Romney
A community litter pick on 31st August on Littlestone Beach has marked the conclusion of 18 months work by local councillor Val Loseby to get local residents support on keeping the beach maintained. Despite having willing community volunteers to litter pick the beach on a regular basis, Shepway Council had refused to give them the support needed - like picking up the collected litter bags at the end of the day.
3 Sep 2010
Folkestone Skabour Festival
Memories came flooding back from earlier decades of Ska music as we listened to the DJ and I couldn't wait for the bands to begin.
FMTMN
3 Sep 2010