In Memoriam: Margaret Newcombe
Shepway Liberal Democrats are sad to hear that ex-Folkestone Town Cllr Margaret Newcombe passed away yesterday. Best wishes at this time to her family and friends.
3 Jun 2010
Folkestone and Hythe News
Canadian Armed Forces Day
In effect, the day at Canada House was a reception to celebrate their Canadian Armed Forces Day. It was really interesting to meet so many people from around the world with an extraordinarily hospitable welcome from the Canadian staff.
FMTMN
3 Jun 2010
New Folkestone Mayor Journal Launched
In May 2010, Liberal Democrat Morehall ward Councillor Tom McNeice was elected as the Mayor of Folkestone. To record the year and the hundreds of engagements during that time, Tom is keeping a journal as a record of some of the events, meetings and people that he has seen as part of his time of Mayor, and the good things happening across Folkestone and Shepway.
2 Jun 2010
Guides Campfire
The Ampitheatre on the Lower Leas, Folkestone, was the perfect venue for the Girl Guide Association to celebrate 100 years of Girl Guiding. Campfire songs change very little over the years and we enjoyed joining in with the many songs that were led by the Guides and leaders.
FMTMN
2 Jun 2010
Cheriton and Morehall Police and PCSO Update: May 2010
Please see below an update for the month of May, showing what we have been up to.
2 Jun 2010
Pilgrims Hospice Coffee Morning
The Mayor was warmly welcomed by the people who have been fundraising for The Pilgrims Hospice for longer than the building has existed. For 5 years they raised money for a dream which didn't even have a planned venue. Now, 30 years later they continue to raise funds to maintain the high level of care that the patients deserve. The Mayoress couldn't resist buying a Kentish Apple Cake and some home made marmalade.
FMTMN
2 Jun 2010
Walter Tull Plaque Photo Call
Photo call at the Walter Tull Plaque on Christchurch Tower in the Garden of Remembrance, Sandgate Road, Folkestone. It brings a feeling of great pride in a soldier who has been overlooked for so long. Pleased to have contributed to a permanent reminder of the connection with Folkestone.
FMTMN
2 Jun 2010
Big welcome to news of new Leas Lift Operators
Shepway Councillor Tim Prater has warmly welcomed news (http://tinyurl.com/23v76fo) that the Folkestone Leas Lift will be operated by a group led by local historian Eamonn Rooney, and has wished the new company every success.
1 Jun 2010
Friendly Ambassadors for Shepway wanted
A new group for welcoming visitors to Kent is to be set up in the Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh area and friendly, knowledgeable locals are being sought to join it.
1 Jun 2010
Visit to B-4-8's Centre
Keith Bennett and Aster Hall welcomed the Mayor to B-4-8s in Town Walk, Folkestone and described the excellent work that they do. David Dickinson also welcomed the Mayor and shared some past experiences about the help that the charity has been able to give.
FMTMN
1 Jun 2010
Oriac House IT Learning Centre
It is a great pleasure to open new initiatives in Folkestone. The new Oriac House Learning Centre in the Glenmore Centre, Shearway Business Park will encourage companies to train staff upwards in anticipation for promotion or new employment rather than as a reward for past work. This is especially good for younger people.
FMTMN
1 Jun 2010
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National Windsurfing Championships
The Mayor was pleased to hear from so many people that they considered Folkestone to be one of the best venues they have experienced this year. The provision of enclosed trailer parking on the car park at the seafront. People appreciated and commended the Coastal Park for the children and families whilst waiting for their races.
FMTMN
31 May 2010