From 8.00pm on Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve) to Sunday 3 January, Thameslink Programme improvement work means no Southeastern trains will stop at Charing Cross, Waterloo East, Cannon Street and London Bridge.
Chichester Hall film day on 19th December: one day, two great Christmas films!
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Proposals for a major new lorry area that would help improve Kent's resilience when services across the English Channel are disrupted have been announced today.
Proposals for a major new lorry area that would help improve Kent's resilience when services across the English Channel are disrupted have been announced today.
Some events for your December diary: Tuesday 8th, 7pm: Sandgate Parish Council meeting, followed by annual Christmas drinks. Residents and businesses in Sandgate would be most welcome to join us. 12th to 24th: Dick Whittington at The Tower Theatre. Canadian singing sensation Andy Laine joins Bucks Fizz superstar Mike Nolan and the star of last year's pantomime John Pritchard for this year's pantomime: Dick Whittington. Same as last year, the FHODS annual pantomime will be a mix of professional and amateur talent. The opening date is the 12th December and, with the exception of a couple of dates, will run twice daily up to the 24th December. For further information please visit the web site: www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk or contact Peter Heselden on pjwh15@msn.com or 01303 223925.The box office is already open on 01303 223925 for ticket sales for both individual and group bookings. Saturday 19th, 10am to 12 noon: Children's Craft Club at Sandgate Library. Free event for all nursery and primary-aged child
I've made a short video, explaining the rationale behind my decision to back the Prime Minister's action on Syria, as part of a wider package of measures to bring stability and an end to the long running civil war in the country.
Kent Fire & Rescue Service has issued a consultation on its Safety and Wellbeing Plan 2016-18. You can read the Safety and Well-Being Plan 2016/2018 and all the supporting documentation at http://www.kent.fire-uk.org/about-us/plans-policies-and-performance/safety-and-wellbeing-plan-2016-18/
I've just pledged to this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page to save the Folkestone Sprucer.
We are trying something new at this year's Liberal Democrat Spring Conference in York. The Autumn Conference saw a record-breaking members' attendance with more first time conference attendees than ever before and we are keen for even more members to come to conference and actively engage with the Party's policy making process.
The Folkestone Herald has reported that the future of Folkestone's historic Leas Lift has been plunged into question as the popular attraction may have to remain closed until next June.
What better way to usher in the festive season than with an evening of light, song, cheer and shopping in the heart of the Folkestone Creative Quarter!
Join a craft workshop at Folkestone Town Hall on Guildhall Street on Saturday 12th December from 9.30am and 11am.
