Samuel Plimsoll Folkestone Celebrations 2016
All are welcome to attend the Folkestone's Plimsoll Day celebrations on Saturday 13th February 2016 at St Martin's Church, Horn Street, Cheriton CT20 3JJ.
2 Jan 2016
News from Tim Prater
Tim is honoured and delighted to have been elected as:
- Folkestone and Hythe District Councillor (Liberal Democrats) for Sandgate & West Folkestone;
- Sandgate Parish Councillor (Independent) for Sandgate Village;
- Folkestone Town Councillor (Liberal Democrats) for Folkestone Harvey West;
- Hythe Town Councillor (Liberal Democrats) for Hythe East.
In May 2023 Tim was re-elected to all the above seats for four more years. At the District Council AGM on 24th May 2023, he became Deputy Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Governance.
Previously, Tim has served on Folkestone Town Councillor for Cheriton from 2006-2011, and Shepway District Councillor for Cheriton from 2007-2011, Kent County Councillor for Folkestone West from 2009-2013. He has sat on Sandgate Parish Council for Sandgate Village since 2011.
Contact Tim by email to tim@prater.uk, call 07956 276118 or write to 98a Sandgate High Street, Folkestone CT20 3BY. As a District Councillor he runs monthly surgeries at the 1st Sandgate Farmers and Makers Market of every month at the Chichester Hall, 70 Sandgate High Street from 11am-12.30pm. No appointment needed: just turn up.
TP
1 Jan 2016
Sandgate High Street Potholes
The Kent County Council problem reporting system says that there has already been a report of potholes near the junction of Sandgate High Street and Military Road, and that works "are being programmed". However, despite there being serious potholes in the road for months, no repair has been made.
1 Jan 2016
Christmas Films in Sandgate's Chichester Hall
Chichester Hall film day on 19th December: one day, two great Christmas films!
11 Dec 2015
Sandgate December Dates
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
AOGTSPC
7 Dec 2015
Over £3,800 Now Pledged to Save the Folkestone Sprucer
I've just pledged to this JustGiving Crowdfunding Page to save the Folkestone Sprucer.
TP
23 Nov 2015