History of Coolinge Lane
A talk by Hilary Tolputt, following the 51st AGM.
ABOUT THE AGM
The AGM is free to paid-up members, who may vote. Members of the public who have paid the entry fee may attend the AGM, but cannot vote. Society members must pay the entry fee for the talk.
Doors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start. Refreshments will be served.
Any non-members who wish to join are advised to arrive by 2.15pm in order to register. Membership is £10 per year (£15 for joint membership).
ABOUT THE TALK
Local historian Hilary Tolputt takes a stroll down memory lane – and Coolinge Lane – looking at the road’s development.
The talk will follow the AGM, with a short break between the two to reconfigure the room.
ABOUT THE SPEAKER
Hilary Tolputt is a local historian and was previously on the Folkestone & District Local Society committee.
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 so we can make arrangements for you, including on-site parking.
TRAVEL TO THE VENUE
By Bus:
The venue is close to the Folkestone Central stops.
Stop A serves buses heading towards Folkestone town centre from Canterbury (16/17), Cheriton (71/71A), Creteway Down / Dover Road (76) and Hawkinge (73).
Stop B serves buses departing from Folkestone Bus Station towards Broadmead (74), Canterbury (16/17), Cheriton (71/71A), Creteway Down / Dover Road (76), Dover via Temple Ewell (91A) and Hawkinge (73).
For timetables, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations, visit the Stagecoach website or download the app.
By Car:
There is a controlled parking zone around the Cornerstone Centre. Parking can be found on Shorncliffe Road or the dual carriageway part of Castle Hill Avenue. Alternatively, you can pre-book a space at Folkestone Central station via the APCOA website or app.
By Train:
Take the train to Folkestone Central station (one stop on from Folkestone West coming from London/Ashford). When exiting the station, turn right, follow the road to the end, then walk under the bridge on your right. The Cornerstone Centre is the church in front of you.
For timetables, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations, visit the Southeastern website.
BOOKING TICKETS
Tickets will be available on the door subject to availability – cash or card accepted.
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