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Claire Rayner was an inspiration - Hughes
Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats Simon Hughes paid tribute today to agony aunt, broadcaster and patient campaigner Claire Rayner, who died yesterday at 79. Simon Hughes said:
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Folkestone Rotary Club Lunch
It is not an Association that I have ever considered joining, but as Mayor I have been invited to join the Folkestone Rotary as an Honorary Member.
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Deal Mental Awareness Day
Having experienced our own Mental Health Awareness Day in Folkestone Town Centre this week, it was good to experience a different venue for the same exhibitions. I was impressed that so many people…
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Canine Auction for Help Dogs
Most of us know about Guide Dogs for the Blind, but few people seem to know about Help Dogs who care for disabled people. I was invited to attend this fund raising auction and to speak about the…
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Canterbury Cathedral Justice Service
There is one thing for sure about Britain, and that is that we do pomp and ceremony really well. Watching the procession of Barristers, Judges, Bishops, Priests, Mayors, Lord Warden and High Sheriff…
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Human Landscape Exhibition
Our town is fortunate to have a wealth of talent and a depth of creativity that we can be proud of. The exhibition at The Grand Hotel, was grand indeed and offered those attending an opportunity to…
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Mental Health Awareness Day
Not even the weather could dampen the enthusiasm and passion of the caring people, who set up stalls for the Mental Health Awareness Day in the Lanterns area of the town. At every stall there was…
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NSPCC Fundraiser at Nailbox
What an excellent venue to hold a fundraising event - my local Public House! This small community have worked together and shown what can be achieved by responding to a need and sharing a task…
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Mayor of Folkestone Nepali Charity Fundraiser - 30 October
The Mayor and Mayoress of Folkestone, Tom and Kate McNeice, invite you to an afternoon of Nepalese entertainment, In aid of the Mayor's Charities B-4-8s and Folkestone Rainbow Centre.
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Chairing the Age Concern AGM
It is an honour and a pleasure to be asked to chair the main meeting for the year of the Folkestone Age Concern Committee. Having been warmly welcomed, the meeting ran smoothly and it was interesting…