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Author: New Folkestone Society

Talk: Community 50/50 25th Jan 2pm

ABOUT THE TALK

After an introduction, there will be a 50/50 presentation – Jon O’Connor talking about his 50 years spent working with communities and schools, and what he has learnt from this work.

This will be followed by a Q&A panel session on the topic of 2025 – challenges for our community featuring Officer and Councillor representation from Folkestone & Hythe District Council with Jon O’Connor

There will be a Yes or No or Maybe presentation from Matthew Hahn of Folkestone Performing Arts Company on Planning for partnership.

And the day wraps up with Boo!  An opportunity to (literally) give answers on a postcard.

We envisage finishing around 4.30pm.

Doors open at 1:45pm for a 2:15pm start.  Refreshments will be served.

ABOUT THE VENUE

The Back Hall is located within the Cornerstone Centre, formerly the United Reformed Church, next to Folkestone Central station.  It is located on Castle Hill Avenue, near the junction with Cheriton Road.  From the main entrance to the church, walk towards Kingsnorth Gardens and take the path behind the church, just before Bus Stop C.

The hall is on the ground floor with no stairs and has a disabled toilet.  There is a slight step into the entrance and a couple of 90 degree turns to enter.  If you have any accessibility needs, please Contact Us page on our website so we can make arrangements for you, including on-site parking.

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KCC Proposed changes to wellbeing services

Proposed changes to wellbeing services in the community

KCC are running a consultation on proposed changes to Wellbeing Services in the Community and Community Navigation which are funded by KCC’s Adult Social Care and Health Directorate and delivered by Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations. They invite you to review our proposals and share your views.

https://letstalk.kent.gov.uk/wellbeingconsultation

Closes: 5pm on 27 January 2025

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Otterpool Wastewater Consultation

Otterpool Park LLP in charge of creating the Otterpool Garden City are seeking feedback as they seek to progress plans for early infrastructure at Otterpool Park, consisting of a wastewater treatment works, wetlands, primary substation and ancillary development. Please complete the form below before 5pm on 24 December 2024 to provide your feedback.

https://www.otterpoolpark.org/vision/wastewater-treatment-works-public-consultation/

Scroll down below the form for the information.

Closes: 5pm on 24 December 2024

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FHDC – Princes Parade Survey

Folkestone & Hythe District Council is seeking views on the future use of the 18 acres of council-owned land at Princes Parade in Hythe.

A short online survey has been published today (Monday 9 December). It is the first stage of gathering opinions on possible options for the coastal site stretching between Seabrook and the Hythe golf course.

6 Questions and a free text box at

https://bit.ly/4gt41aH

Closes: 5pm on 16 February 2025

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Talk: Flourishing Folkestone 30 November – NEW TIME: 3pm

Poster for 'Flourishing Folkestone' talk showing new time of 3pm

The Old Folkestone Cemetery in Cheriton Road was opened in 1856 and has around 15,000 graves – many with double burials.  It hosts 45 Commonwealth War Graves and three Victoria Cross recipients.  There is a Cross of Sacrifice and two Grade II Listed memorials – one for the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) and another to the crew of the German Warship SMS Grosser Kurfürst, which sank near Folkestone in 1878.

With so many laid to rest in the cemetery, there are naturally many stories to be uncovered.  Join us to hear about the people who built Folkestone and some surprising stories of other residents of the town.  Furthermore, the Friends have also surveyed the wildlife found in the cemetery and will be telling us what can be found there.

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The first Son et Lumière event organised by the New Folkestone Society is a resounding success

Despite a damp night, around 200 people joined Folkestone’s Town Mayor, Councillors, representatives of the Nepalese and Filipino Community and many other communities for an evening procession from outside The Grand on The Leas down to the Harbour Arm.

The new “Son et Lumiere” event was organised by the New Folkestone Society (NFS) who wish to thank everyone who contributed to making it a success including the Officers and staff of Folkestone Town Council along with Folkestone and Hythe District Council who helped promote the evening and provided advice on the planning and logistical aspects.

The NFS would also like to thank the community groups and individuals who came together to read poetry and stories, including Matthew Hahn, and past and present members of FHODS (Folkestone-Hythe Operatic and Dramatic Society), FPAC (Folkestone Performing Arts Company), Sunflower House and Write by the Sea.

Music was an important part of the event, with an amazing drummer and piper, David Simpson and Chris Bone, and Tom Klidzia playing a wonderful violin piece, specially composed for the event. Alex McNeice and members of the Showtime Choir lifted the spirits of the crowd, and everyone was supported by the expertise of Sophia and Tim at Seaview Studio and Folkestone Music Town.

Thanks also to David Harvey of Frizbee who arranged for first aid support from Folkestone Rescue, to Touchbase Care on Tontine Street for providing the minibus, to our First Aider, Rocky Ramharak, former serviceman and member of Folkestone Masons, and to the Folkestone Harbour Arm Team for their support in reserve. And last, but not least, NFS would like to thank Folkestone Taxis who provided transport for those who needed it for the procession.

The New Folkestone Society was delighted to work alongside Shorncliffe Trust who provided the lanterns and we acknowledge the continual work they undertake in promoting the historic relevance of Shorncliffe and Folkestone Harbour. The Folkestone Harbour & Seafront Development Company also provided huge support, and we value the access we have to such a historic and beautifully restored harbour arm and station platform which played a central role in the history of Folkestone in WWI.

We all carried the spirits of the men and women (the lanterns) from The Leas to The Harbour Arm at our first Folkestone Son et Lumière in 2024. The New Folkestone Society is planning to repeat the event again in 2025, working again with the Harbour Arm team, to include a return of the popular Walking with Ghosts experience.  If you are interested in getting involved in organising this event, would like to provide feedback or are interested in becoming a member of NFS, then please get in touch through our website: www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk

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NHS Change

The NHS has a consultation and you have a chance to comment:

Our NHS is broken, but not beaten. Together we can fix it. 

The NHS has been there for us for over 76 years. But to make sure the NHS is here for the next 76 years, doing all it can to support the health of everyone, we need your help.

We want to have the biggest ever conversation about the future of the NHS.

It doesn’t matter whether you have a lot or a little to say. Your views, experiences and ideas will shape a new 10 Year Health Plan for England. 

https://change.nhs.uk/en-GB

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October 2024 Newsletter

Welcome to our October update for the New Folkestone Society, letting you know what is happening across the district and what we are doing to make the Folkestone area a better place to work and live.

We have lots of events in the next few weeks especially the  “Son et Lumière Remembrance Parade” where we would love you to come and join us.

In this issue:

  • Talk: Folkestone’s 7th Century Royal Family
  • Son et Lumière Remembrance Parade
  • FHDC Call for Sites 
  • What’s On & Events From Our Friends

https://us14.campaign-archive.com/?u=18e1c3c389a4f5ebd4475301f&id=03045c7185

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