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Chance of a lifetime: be a 2012 volunteer
The hunt is on for volunteers for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics for people to become an official 'Gamesmaker'.
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Battle of Britain Service for 70th Anniversary
It is good to see our young people showing a commitment to remembering those in uniform who risked their lives to create a better world for us all. The 20 young people from the Air Training Core…
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Lydd Mayor's Fundraising event at Lydd Golf Club
I can still feel a twinge or two as I write this, having hit 50 balls on the driving range in what appeared at the time, an easy style. My muscles the following day did not agree!
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Guide Dogs for the Blind Supper at Folkestone Bowls Club
There is always a warm welcome from the fund raisers of The Guide Dogs for the Blind and the company is interesting and informative.
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Under 10% Used: Sandgate Parking Charges Income Flops But Hurts Business and Residents
A Sandgate Councillor has slammed news that the first full year of parking charges at Sandgate's Castle Road Car Park saw pay and display income of just £16,590. The income is massively under the…
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Day out in Sandwich
A slick organisation and a well planned day was blessed by the excellent weather to create a memorable experience in Sandwich. The Speaker of The Cinque Ports and Town Mayor, Terry, opened the day…
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Day out in Dover
I guess being by the sea we should expect windy conditions and "blustery" is what we got! As always, we were greeting with great hospitality and the arrangements for the day were explained from the…
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Send off for Ian and Peter Tilling on Charity paddle down the Mississippi
I have know Ian Tilling for 25 years since he helped to save the life of my son, Lewis. That's a pretty good reason to support a charity where Ian has focussed his life for the past 20 years.
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Hop Festival
Starting a tour of the town in The Shepherd Neame Brewery sounded like an excellent idea, but coffee was the only thing on offer. The informative talk about the history of hops was excellent and I…
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My Visit to Afghanistan and Pakistan
Earlier this week this week I went to Afghanistan and Pakistan to see for myself the problems and challenges that those countries face. The coalition government is committed to playing our part to…
