Special Event: Kishor Gurung in Concert
In aid of the Folkestone Gurkha Memorial Fund, on 24th September, the Tower Theatre Folkestone will host the first UK solo performance by International Nepalese classical guitarist Kishor Gurung.
24 Aug 2010
Folkestone and Hythe News
Temporary (9 week) Closure - Folkestone Household Waste Recycling Centre, Shorncliffe (Ross Way) [Updated]
Kent County Council need to carry-out major repairs at the Folkestone Household Waste Recycling Centre at Shorncliffe, which will necessitate a complete closure of the facility for around 9 weeks from 31 August.
23 Aug 2010
Reporting Back: Folkestone West County Councillor Annual Report 2010
Folkestone West Lib Dem County Councillor Tim Prater has released his first Annual Report as a County Councillor since being elected in 2009. The report gives details of his work on behalf of Folkestone West (Cheriton, Morehall and Sandgate wards) over the past year, from casework to meetings, grants given to contact details and more.
23 Aug 2010
Kent Highways: Temporary Closure of A260 Spitfire Way, Hawkinge for resurfacing
Notice is given that because of the resurfacing of A260 Canterbury Road and White Horse Hill roundabout, the Kent County Council has made an order prohibiting traffic on A260 Spitfire Way, Hawkinge from 20 September 2010 for 2 nights or until the works have been completed.
23 Aug 2010
Park Farm Allotments Prize day
I'm not a gardener and I was quite worried that I was being asked to judge the competition at the allotments, but luckily two representatives from Age Concern were there to undertake that task.
FMTMN
21 Aug 2010
Sea Scouts Summer Ball at The Salisbury Hotel
I knew the time would come when I would have to go out and buy a Dinner Jacket and Bow Tie. This was the first time this year that it was necessary and I dutifully wore the apparel. I thought I looked rather smart until I met the officers who greeted me. Their uniforms are neat, smart and rather figure hugging, which might have been a problem for my particular physique!
FMTMN
21 Aug 2010
BBC Battle of Britain Film Showing
Watching the BBC setting up procedure was almost as interesting as the film itself, until we heard from Mahinder Singh Pujji that is. To listen to the personal reflections of a Battle of Britain pilot was humbling, especially as he seemed confused about our reaction to his statement about never having been afraid.
FMTMN
20 Aug 2010
All Souls fund raiser for Guide Dogs for the Blind
As always at these events, I learn something about a charity that I didn't know before. Apparently it costs £49,000 to breed and train a Guide Dog for the Blind and cover all the costs throughout their life. I had no idea that the charity covers all food, care and medical costs for the dogs, so no wonder they depend on charitable giving.
FMTMN
19 Aug 2010
100 days and Social Mobility
Today I made a speech about how the Coalition government is building a fairer society in Britain. Both David Cameron and I have always made it clear that we are governing Britain for the long term, not for tomorrow's headlines.
NCLLD
18 Aug 2010
Mont Calm Garden Party
Being greeted by The Mad Hatter and offered a drink by a White Rabbit is a bit surreal, although once Alice started handing round strawberries on scones we had started to get used to it...
FMTMN
18 Aug 2010
VJ Day Service at the Garden of Remembrance
65th anniversary of the end of fighting in WW2 is an event that deserves a dignified celebration. Various dignitaries gathered at the Garden of Remembrance to pay tribute to those who fought and died but also to acknowledge the moment when the conflict officially ceased. Wreaths were laid at the Burma Star Memorial and a two minute silence gave everyone the opportunity to reflect on what this occasion means to them.
FMTMN
15 Aug 2010
Cinque Ports Bowls Tournament at Radnor Park Bowls Club - Continued!
...and so back to the Bowls Tournament, where Folkestone had taken the lead but only by five points. One game remained to be played before tea with a final game after the refreshments.
FMTMN
15 Aug 2010