Folkestone town centre’s about to get a whole lot wackier!!!
Folkestone town centre: Library image Hold onto your helmets, folks! Next week, Folkestone town centre is about to get a whole lot wackier with a wheel-y wild event you won’t…
Exciting Maidstone LitFest 2024 line-up revealed
The full programme for the Maidstone LitFest (5–12 October) has been announced and is bound to delight book fans, with free children’s events, writing workshops, comedy and best-selling authors. The…
Chefs line up for Folkestone Food Fest
A delicious roster of local eateries and talented chefs have signed up to be part of next month’s Folkestone Food Festival. The event will run across Friday 2 August, Saturday…
Huge Charivari parade entertains thousands in Folkestone
The parade rounds the harbour area Photo: Ray Duff Report and photos by Ray Duff: The streets of Folkestone came alive on Saturday as the annual Charivari Carnival parade weaved…
Finest food fest fixed for Folkestone
Folkestone will be the stage for a food festival taking place in August showcasing the best of local restaurants and foodie experiences. The event will run across the weekend of…
Maidstone and Ashford have their first ever Gay Pride events
The first ever Parade heads down Week Street, Maidstone Photo: Ray Duff By Ray Duff: Last Saturday, two of Kent’s largest towns held their first ever Gay Pride events, with…
Charity memorial festival in Folkestone for Covid-19 victim Jason combines his greatest loves
Jason Prebble loved festivals and football Football and music will combine for a charity festival in memory of a much-loved dad who was a big fan of both. Dad-of-five Jason…
Final countdown to Ashford Food and Drink Fest
It’s the final countdown to the annual Ashford Food and Drink Festival, the month-long celebration of the fabulous food and drink experiences in and around Ashford town centre! Throughout July,…
Ocado Group senior adviser joins Creative Folkestone board of trustees
It’s been announced the Senior Advisor to Ocado Group, the FTSE100 global technology business David Shriver is to join the board of trustees of Creative Folkestone. In his role with…
Gogglebox star Gyles Brandreth to headline Maidstone LitFest
Writer, broadcaster and Celebrity Gogglebox star Gyles Brandreth is to be the leading author for this year’s MBC Maidstone LitFest. Launching his new book ‘Prose & Cons’ this autumn, the…