Hooden Horse to be brought to life as Museum looks at folk lore
Maidstone Museum reopens for 2023 on Wednesday 8 February with a fascinating look at Animal Guising and the Kentish Hooden Horse, as part of an exhibition running until 17 Jun…
The Dover and Folkestone village with links to 12th century Holy Land pilgrims
St. John’s Commandery – Photo: Ron Strutt – By Brian Wimsett, Alkham Newsletter Editor In the 12th century the Knights Hospitaller, a medieval and early modern Catholic military order who…
Stunning cycling treat on North Downs Way Riders’ route
North Downs Way Riders’ Route Photo: Peter Cornish… The recently improved North Downs Way Riders’ Route, a 153 mile trail passing through stunning and diverse landscapes from Farnham in Surrey…
Lepidopterists in Kent head for the woods in UK’s annual Moth Night
Kentish Glory Moth Photo: Ian Lindsay – Pixabay Moth enthusiasts, conservationists and the public will be heading for the woods for the UK’s annual Moth Night event this week. Running…
‘Stop Topps’ and ‘Spikeys’ help to make nights out in Dover safer
Officers from Dover District Council’s Community Safety and Licensing Teams, supported by Kent Police have been working together to continue to help people enjoy safe nights out in the district.…
Dog owners urged to be aware of the law and their duty during lambing season
CLA South East is urging dog owners to understand their responsibilities and the law to help prevent livestock being badly injured and killed during the lambing season. Lambing season is…
Two of the Best! Dover boasts two of the country’s top parks
Kearsney Abbey and Russell Gardens have been awarded The Green Flag Award®, the first parks owned and managed by Dover District Council (DDC) to receive the prestigious recognition. The Green…
Woeful record on farm safety across Kent and South East as fatalities rise
By Michael Valenzia, Regional Director of CLA South East The farming industry has a woeful safety record, which stubbornly shows little sign of improvement, with sobering statistics presented each year.…
Quiet or busy? Find your best beach with ‘Beach Check UK’ app launched in Thanet
Beach Check UK is an innovative new app which allows visitors to check the status of a beach before they arrive in order to avoid congested beaches and to encourage…
Red Arrows are back and flying above Folkestone
The 2021 season will see the Red Arrows led by a new Team Leader, Squadron Leader Tom Bould back performing in the skies in above Folkestone and across the UK.…