Folkestone and Hythe show support for beleaguered Ukraine
Fr Dylan Jeffrey and welcomer at the Catholic Church Photo: Ray Duff Story and Photos by Ray Duff Over the past few weeks we have all watched in horror at…
Candle and a Prayer for Ukraine at Folkestone Catholic Church on Saturday 12 March
On Saturday 12th March, from 12.30pm to 4.00pm, the Catholic Church at Our Lady, Help of Christians in Folkestone, at 41 Guildhall Street, is holding ‘A candle and a prayer…
Folkestone and Hythe MP praises local donations to help Ukraine
Constituency matters… a weekly column by the Member of Parliament for Folkestone and Hythe, Damian Collins 10 March 2022 On Tuesday 7 March I attended the address given by the…
Work on Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Playground in Deal swings into action
A specially renamed ‘Platinum Jubilee Playground’ with an exciting play area upgrade is set to swing into action to enhance community facilities at Cowdray Square in Deal. This extensive renovation…
Woodpecker Court given £5,000 for young people from Port of Dover Community Fund
Photo: Port of Dover Woodpecker Court, a community organisation in Dover that supports young people who are not yet ready for mainstream post-16 education or a traineeship, has been supported…
New plan for backing stronger Kent lifeline communities
KCC Leader Roger Gough with leaders from charities and social enterprises at this week’s Civil Society Strategy launch Harnessing the civic spirit of volunteers and charities that has proven a…
New £7.9m Berry Place independent living scheme opens in Ashford
Berry Place Ashford Borough Council’s multi-million pound modernisation plan for its independent living schemes, rolled out under its Dahlia brand, has reached another landmark, with the completion of the £7.9m…
Ashford Nepalese community have a big-heart when it comes to helping others
Cllr Gerry Clarkson accepts the laptops from Dammar. Looking on are Ashford’s deputy mayor, Cllr Jenny Webb (left), chief executive Tracey Kerly and SGNCAK chairman Ka Prasad Chantyal. Nowhere is…
Ashford PCSOs recover £150 of swag from suspected shoplifter
Stolen items from two Ashford stores were recovered thanks to work from the local Police Community Support Officers. PCSOs Oli Welch and Luke Jones were patrolling on Wednesday 2 February…
Community News – Folkestone Hythe & Romney Marsh – 7 Feb 2022
Vehicle crime by PCSO Daniel Mills PCSO BROWN and I have been patrolling the rural areas this weekend looking for people riding and using motor vehicles in a manner that…