Maidstone urges residents to make the town wilder!
Community groups around Maidstone are being encouraged to take action, lead activities, and take part in events to help make the world a greener, wilder and more sustainable place. Maidstone…
Flagship Ashford town centre wellbeing shop goes from strength to strength
When Ashford’s One You shop opened in Park Mall in 2017 it was initially set up as a six month pilot. Lose weight, get active, quit smoking The shop helps…
Pet owners given advice at community event in Dover
Pet owners received advice on a range of issues at a community event organised by police in Dover. Visitors were able to speak to officers, professionals and specialists at the…
Charlie’s uncle inspires 1,434 mile Ukraine charity challenge by four from Hythe
Four friends and their dogs are tackling a virtual challenge to raise money for Ukraine following the Russian invasion. Occupational Therapist (OT) Emma Pope, who works for East Kent Hospitals,…
Blooming great gardening competition winners take a bow in Ashford
Jean and Ian Clifton win best front or back garden Ashford in Bloom gardening competition organisers have admitted to it being a hard job judging some of the best entries…
Women and girls able to feel safer when visiting Rochester
A new initiative to help women and girls feel safer when visiting Rochester High Street has been launched. Several local businesses have joined up to the ‘Safe Spaces’ scheme which…
Aerodrome Road in Hawkinge to be closed from April 11
From Susan Carey, Member for Elham Valley, Kent County Council, District Councillor, North Downs West, Folkestone & Hythe District Council Part of Aerodrome Road, Hawkinge, will be closed to traffic…
Alkham Newsletter continues to embrace rural community life
Squeezed between Dover and Folkestone, Alkham village, with around 700 residents in the parish, continues to retain its village feel despite its nearby urban neighbours. So, if you want to…
What would you put in Dover’s Community Time Capsule?
Conservators from Bainbridge Conservation Photo: DDC Come along on Saturday to explore the science of conservation at the Maison Dieu or suggest what should be put into a Dover time…