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SUMMARY:Samuel Plimsoll
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Nicolette Jones.\n  \nABOUT THE TALK\nIn the second half of the nineteenth century\, a remarkable campaign stirred a nation to save the lives of the hundreds of British sailors a year who drowned for preventable reasons. Overloaded and poorly maintained ships set sail\, their doomed crews sacrificed while greedy shipowners profited from insurance. Samuel Plimsoll exposed these scandals\, became a national hero\, and led a dramatic social and political movement for maritime reform which still resonates today. \nNicolette Jones’s illustrated talk chronicles the campaign of the man who spent his later years in Folkestone and was laid to rest at St Martin’s Church\, Cheriton. \nCopies of Nicolette’s award-winning book The Plimsoll Sensation\, which was a Radio 4 Book of the Week\, will be available at a special discount (cash only). \nDoors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start.  ​Refreshments will be served. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nNicolette Jones is a writer\, journalist and broadcaster who has worked for all the national broadsheets and the book-trade press. Her book about the Victorian philanthropist Samuel Plimsoll and his campaign on behalf of sailors\, The Plimsoll Sensation (Little\, Brown/Abacus)\, was a BBC Radio 4 Book of the Week\, received widespread critical acclaim\, and won maritime literature prizes in the UK and USA. \nShe collaborated with the author and illustrator Raymond Briggs on an overview of his work Blooming Books (Cape)\, and has co-edited an award-winning guide to English usage. Specialising in literary and arts journalism\, she is the children’s books editor of the Sunday Times\, and has been a reviewer\, feature-writer\, diarist\, sub-editor and book-prize judge — from the Orange (now Baileys) prize for fiction to children’s book awards. She regularly chairs events at literary festivals\, and has directed the children’s programme at the Oxford Literary Festival. In 2012 she was shortlisted for the Eleanor Farjeon award for her ‘outstanding contribution to the world of children’s books’.  She is a trustee of the National Academy of Writing\, which runs creative writing courses for aspiring authors. \nOriginally from Leeds\, she was a scholar at St Hilda’s College\, Oxford. She spent a year as Henry Fellow in the graduate school of English at Yale University\, where she was a teaching assistant on the celebrated Daily Themes writing course. She has two children and lives in London; her husband is also an award-winning writer and journalist. \n  \nABOUT THE VENUE\n\nThe 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. \nThe 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. \n  \nTRAVEL TO THE VENUE\n\nBy Bus:\nThe venue is close to the Folkestone Central stops. \nStop A serves buses heading towards Folkestone town centre from Canterbury (16/17)\, Cheriton (71/71A)\, Creteway Down / Dover Road (76) and Hawkinge (73). \nStop 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). \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Stagecoach website or download the app. \n  \nBy Car:\nThere 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. \n  \nBy Train:\nTake 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. \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Southeastern website. \n  \nBOOKING TICKETS\n\nTickets will be available on the door subject to availability – cash or card accepted. \nTo guarantee your place\, book on Ticketsource without fees by clicking the ticket below. \n\n\n \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/samuel-plimsoll/
LOCATION:The Cornerstone Centre\, 60 Castle Hill Avenue\, Folkestone\, Kent\, CT20 2QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251108T203000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201927
CREATED:20251026T195516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251102T202231Z
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SUMMARY:Son et Lumière Remembrance Parade 2025
DESCRIPTION:HISTORY\n\nLt. Col. Schreiber inspecting the 8th Battalion Home Guard. From the collection of Alan Taylor\nFolkestone was a key port during WWI.  From 1914\, over 65\,000 refugees headed to the town from Belgium and millions of men and women travelled between Folkestone and France from 1916-18.  More than 100\,000 railway engineers kept supplies and troops moving.  The railways carried millions of injured soldiers to safety.  Amazingly\, nobody was lost to enemy action whilst crossing the English Channel. \nUnfortunately\, the town also suffered the largest single incident with civilian casualties outside London during WWI when\, on 25 May 1917\, German Gotha bombers hit several sites\, including a busy Tontine Street.  74 people died that day\, with at least 96 injured. \nIn 1940\, Folkestone received an estimated 35\,000 troops and 9\,000 refugees from Dunkirk.  The skies above Folkestone were a hive of activity that summer and the area became known as Hellfire Corner. \n  \n  \nABOUT THE PARADE\n\nUnfortunately\, the Walking With Ghosts event is unable to take place again this year.  In order to remember those brave people who passed through Folkestone\, and mindful of wars across the globe today\, the New Folkestone Society will again be hosting a free Son et Lumière remembrance parade. \n\nMeet on The Leas outside The Grand at 5.45pm.\n  \nLANTERNS\nThe ‘lumière’ element of the event will be achieved through the use of battery-operated lanterns.  Shorncliffe Trust have kindly lent us 150 lanterns\, which will be distributed to the first 150 participants.  We encourage the public to bring battery-operated tealights or lanterns (no real candles please) if they have something appropriate\, as there may be a shortage!  The Shorncliffe Trust lanterns will be placed on the Folkestone Harbour Station platform to create a tribute\, and returned to the Trust after the event.  We would suggest visitors mark their battery tealights on the base if they wish to include them\, so they may be collected after the event. \n  \nWe envisage the event to end at around 8.15pm. \n  \nABOUT THE ROUTE\n\nThe procession will depart from outside The Grand at 6pm\, walking along The Leas to the Leas Bandstand for poetry and letter readings\, before heading to the Step Short Remembrance Arch for the Last Post.  It will then head through the Sandgate Road pedestrian precinct\, down the Old High Street to Folkestone Harbour Station for music and reflection\, where the lanterns will be assembled to create a tribute. \n  \nWe encourage anyone who becomes lost from their party to continue to the arch\, where marshals will be able to assist in reuniting parties. \n  \nTIMINGS\n\nPlease note all timings are approximate: \n\n\n\n5.45pm\nAssemble outside The Grand\n\n\n6.00pm\nParade commences\n\n\n6.20pm\nPoetry & letter readings at Leas Bandstand\n\n\n6.50pm\nParade continues to Step Short arch for Last Post\n\n\n7.20pm\nMusic & reflection at Folkestone Harbour Station\n\n\n\n  \nACCESSIBILITY\n\nThe route from The Grand to the Step Short Remembrance Arch is relatively flat.  Please keep to the designated path. \n  \nThe Old High Street is relatively steep\, cobbled and uneven. \n  \nAnyone who is unable to join the procession but wishes to join us at Folkestone Harbour Station can enjoy music courtesy of the U3A Swing Band from 6.15pm. \n  \nPlease wear sensible shoes and dress for the weather.  Warm coats are advised\, and possibly have brollies on standby! \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/son-et-lumiere-remembrance-parade-2025/
LOCATION:in front of The Grand\, The Leas\, The Grand\, The Leas\, Folkestone\, CT20 2XL\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251113T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201927
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SUMMARY:Coffee Afternoon & Folke.World mapping project
DESCRIPTION:Free coffee afternoon with an introduction to a project in mapping community wellbeing & sustainability by Alise Kirtley.\nThere will be an informal talk at 3.15pm on the project by Alise.  However\, you can join our drop-in session at The Community Room on The Bayle for free refreshments at any time between 3 – 5 pm. \n  \nABOUT THE THEME & GUEST\n\n  \n\n\nJoin Alise\, PhD researcher in Sustainable Food Systems and Director of the Folkestone Community Fridge CIC\, as she introduces Folke.World — a new online mapping project and calendar linking local projects\, services\, and events to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)\, with a particular interest in how we can build community cohesion\, nature-connectedness\, and engagement levels in and through good food. \nThe talk will explore how the platform helps residents and community groups find reliable local information\, share resources\, and work together more effectively with community wellbeing as a common value. Please come along to learn about the beginnings of this new platform\, share your thoughts on what is most useful\, and any other resources you’ve come across that have helped communities to flourish. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nABOUT THE VENUE\n\nThe Community Room is located at 19 The Bayle\, where Dance Easy used to stand\, in an attractive Georgian-style townhouse.  It is run by the Sunflower House team on a partnership model\, where local groups and organisations offering community benefits with similar values are able to utilise the space. \n  \nTRAVEL TO THE VENUE\n\nBy Bus:\nThe venue is about a 600 metre walk (one-third of a mile) from the temporary bus station.  Head through Bouverie Place shopping centre and down West Cliff Gardens (between the HSBC and Lloyds banks) and straight through the churchyard\, turning left when you get to the British Lion pub.  The room is opposite the Bayle Pond. \nFor step-free access avoiding cobblestones\, go down the pedestrian precinct to the Town Hall and turn right onto Church Street.  Follow that to the end (past the school)\, turn left and veer left as above. \n  \nBy Car:\nThe nearest Pay and Display car park is Upper Payers Park\, accessed from Dover Road (passing the F51 skate park) next to the amusements where the Banksy was located originally.  Walk to the end of Payers Park\, turn right onto the Old High Street and walk up to the top.  Turn left\, then take the first right.  The building will be on your right after the Glendale building. \nFor step-free access avoiding cobblestones\, walk out to Dover Road and turn left.  Walk around the amusements building to the front\, carry on down Rendezvous Street\, cross the road and turn left at the gate (onto what is still Rendezvous Street).  Walk to the top\, turn left onto Church Street\, follow it to the end (past the school)\, turn left onto The Bayle and follow the road\, which veers left.  The room is on the left\, opposite the Bayle Pond. \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/coffee-afternoon-folke-world-mapping-project/
LOCATION:The Community Room\, 19 The Bayle\, Folkestone\, CT20 1SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coffee Afternoons,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201927
CREATED:20251122T004552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T151044Z
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SUMMARY:Folkestone Fragments: Echoes of Art\, Memory & Time Travel by the Sea
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Emre Araci.\n  \nABOUT THE TALK\nOnce a glittering stopover for artists\, musicians and writers en route to the Continent\, Folkestone holds stories half-forgotten by history but richly alive in memory. In this illustrated talk\, Dr Emre Aracı—music historian\, composer\, and long-time resident of the town—guides us through the elegant remnants of Folkestone’s Edwardian past. From Chopin’s fleeting farewell in 1848 to Oscar Wilde’s flower-strewn welcome for Sarah Bernhardt\, the town was a stage for figures who once stepped ashore with purpose and poetry. Drawing from his recent book Folkestone Fragments\, Dr Aracı blends archival discovery with personal reflection\, sharing surprising connections between his own journey from Istanbul and the faded grandeur of this coastal retreat. A nostalgic and evocative tribute to a seaside town caught between time and tide. \nDoors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start.  ​Refreshments will be served. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nDr. Emre Araci is a Turkish music historian\, conductor\, composer and author.  His book\, The Grand Revisited\, looks at the history of one of Folkestone’s most popular former hotels and his home for nearly 25 years and warranted a second edition.  He has now published a second book\, Folkestone Fragments\, looking at the town’s heyday and its literary and artistic visitors. \nEmre will have copies of Folkestone Fragments available to purchase at the event. \n  \nABOUT THE VENUE\n\nThe 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. \nThe 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. \n  \nTRAVEL TO THE VENUE\n\nBy Bus:\nThe venue is close to the Folkestone Central stops. \nStop A serves buses heading towards Folkestone town centre from Canterbury (16/17)\, Cheriton (71/71A)\, Creteway Down / Dover Road (76) and Hawkinge (73). \nStop 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). \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Stagecoach website or download the app. \n  \nBy Car:\nThere 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. \n  \nBy Train:\nTake 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. \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Southeastern website. \n  \nBOOKING TICKETS\n\nTickets will be available on the door subject to availability – cash or card accepted. \nTo guarantee your place\, book on Ticketsource without fees by clicking the ticket below. \n\n\n \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/folkestone-fragments-echoes-of-art-memory-time-travel-by-the-sea/
LOCATION:The Cornerstone Centre\, 60 Castle Hill Avenue\, Folkestone\, Kent\, CT20 2QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260124T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201927
CREATED:20260112T172021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T172021Z
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SUMMARY:History of the Clifton Hotel
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Debby Jones.\n  \nABOUT THE TALK\nDebby Jones\, historian and genealogist\, is delighted to present the history of the Clifton Hotel. The owner\, Kanagaratnam Rajamenon\, more widely known as Menon\, commissioned the research and publication of the book which takes us from the hotel’s foundation stones through to its position as one of the most prestigious hotels in Folkestone today. Sit back and let Debby take you on a journey through time. \nThere will also be an opportunity to buy Debby’s book. \nDoors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start.  ​Refreshments will be served. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nDebby Jones is a genealogist\, local historian\, author\, editor and publisher.  She is Vice Chair of local writing group Write By The Sea and owner of publisher Wealden Strand.  As Gorddinan Consulting\, she offers genealogical research services including using her creative writing skills to provide house histories with a twist  – putting the “history” in “family history”! \n  \nABOUT THE VENUE\n\nThe 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. \nThe 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. \n  \nTRAVEL TO THE VENUE\n\nBy Bus:\nThe venue is close to the Folkestone Central stops. \nStop A serves buses heading towards Folkestone town centre from Canterbury (16/17)\, Cheriton (71/71A)\, Creteway Down / Dover Road (76) and Hawkinge (73). \nStop 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). \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Stagecoach website or download the app. \n  \nBy Car:\nThere 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. \n  \nBy Train:\nTake 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. \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Southeastern website. \n  \nBOOKING TICKETS\n\nTickets will be available on the door subject to availability – cash or card accepted. \nTo guarantee your place\, book on Ticketsource without fees by clicking the ticket below. \n\n\n \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/history-of-the-clifton-hotel/
LOCATION:The Cornerstone Centre\, 60 Castle Hill Avenue\, Folkestone\, Kent\, CT20 2QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260212T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201927
CREATED:20260207T211715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T212218Z
UID:1765-1770908400-1770915600@www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Coffee Afternoon & Are You Proud of Folkestone?
DESCRIPTION:Free coffee afternoon and ‘Are You Proud of Folkestone?’ – a conversation with members & friends\nHow do you feel about Folkestone?  This is your opportunity to come and have your say on your town!  What do you think is being done right?  What could be done better?  And what isn’t being done at all? \nMembers and non-members are welcome.  The session may take the form of a group chat\, but feel free to drop in at The Community Room on The Bayle for free refreshments and to join the conversation at any time between 3 – 5 pm. \n  \nABOUT THE THEME & GUEST\n\n\n\nAs ‘a voice for the community’\, the New Folkestone Society is always keen to hear your thoughts on Folkestone.  You can\, of course\, contact us at any time\, but we also like to hold group sessions where you can pop by and have your say. \nWe also want to hear what our members like about what we are doing\, and what you would like to see the Society doing that it isn’t currently.  If you’re not currently a member\, your feedback on what might encourage you to join would be most welcome! \n\n\n\n\nJon O’Connor will be joining us.  Jon is Chair of Sunflower House\, the Folkestone Community Forum and founder of the One Folkestone initiative.  He also coordinates the Save Our Library campaign. \n\n\n\nABOUT THE VENUE\n\nThe Community Room is located at 19 The Bayle\, where Dance Easy used to stand\, in an attractive Georgian-style townhouse.  It is run by the Sunflower House team on a partnership model\, where local groups and organisations offering community benefits with similar values are able to utilise the space. \n  \nTRAVEL TO THE VENUE\n\nBy Bus:\nThe venue is about a 600 metre walk (one-third of a mile) from the temporary bus station.  Head through Bouverie Place shopping centre and down West Cliff Gardens (between the HSBC and Lloyds banks) and straight through the churchyard\, turning left when you get to the British Lion pub.  The room is opposite the Bayle Pond. \nFor step-free access avoiding cobblestones\, go down the pedestrian precinct to the Town Hall and turn right onto Church Street.  Follow that to the end (past the school)\, turn left and veer left as above. \n  \nBy Car:\nThe nearest Pay and Display car park is Upper Payers Park\, accessed from Dover Road (passing the F51 skate park) next to the amusements where the Banksy was located originally.  Walk to the end of Payers Park\, turn right onto the Old High Street and walk up to the top.  Turn left\, then take the first right.  The building will be on your right after the Glendale building. \nFor step-free access avoiding cobblestones\, walk out to Dover Road and turn left.  Walk around the amusements building to the front\, carry on down Rendezvous Street\, cross the road and turn left at the gate (onto what is still Rendezvous Street).  Walk to the top\, turn left onto Church Street\, follow it to the end (past the school)\, turn left onto The Bayle and follow the road\, which veers left.  The room is on the left\, opposite the Bayle Pond. \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/coffee-afternoon-are-you-proud-of-folkestone/
LOCATION:The Community Room\, 19 The Bayle\, Folkestone\, CT20 1SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coffee Afternoons,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260228T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201927
CREATED:20260208T151154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260208T151154Z
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SUMMARY:Islamesque
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Diana Darke.\n  \nABOUT THE TALK\nWho really built Europe’s Romanesque monuments? In this talk based on her groundbreaking book of the same title\, Diana Darke explores the evidence embedded in medieval monasteries\, churches and castles\, from Mont Saint-Michel and the Leaning Tower of Pisa to Durham Cathedral and the Basilica of Santiago de Compostela.\n\n‘You will never walk into a church in Folkestone or any other church or cathedral again without marvelling at the architecture and wondering where the inspiration came from.’\n\nThere will also be an opportunity to buy Diana’s book. \nDoors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start.  ​Refreshments will be served. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nDiana is an internationally recognised authority in her field of architecture giving talks across the USA and Middle East.   She is an author\, Middle East cultural writer\, Arabist and broadcaster.  Her website covers Middle Eastern issues. \n  \nABOUT THE VENUE\n\nThe 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. \nThe 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. \n  \nTRAVEL TO THE VENUE\n\nBy Bus:\nThe venue is close to the Folkestone Central stops. \nStop A serves buses heading towards Folkestone town centre from Canterbury (16/17)\, Cheriton (71/71A)\, Creteway Down / Dover Road (76) and Hawkinge (73). \nStop 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). \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Stagecoach website or download the app. \n  \nBy Car:\nThere 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. \n  \nBy Train:\nTake 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. \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Southeastern website. \n  \nBOOKING TICKETS\n\nTickets will be available on the door subject to availability – cash or card accepted. \nTo guarantee your place\, book on Ticketsource without fees by clicking the ticket below. \n\n\n \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/islamesque/
LOCATION:The Cornerstone Centre\, 60 Castle Hill Avenue\, Folkestone\, Kent\, CT20 2QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260312T170000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201927
CREATED:20260312T093120Z
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SUMMARY:Ministry of Sewage with Michele Sheldon and Mermaid Beach Status
DESCRIPTION:Thursday 12 March 3-5pm\nThe Community Room\, 19 The Bayle \nIt is a topic that many are concerned about\, but what is being done about the water quality on our beaches? \nMichele Sheldon was one of seven Ministers of Sewers during the Triennial working at the Ministry of Sewers at Custom House – an artwork by Cooking Sections – where people gave “sewage stories” to collect evidence regarding water quality and sewage pollution. Her play\, ‘Sewage: Definitely Not a Musical’\, had a rehearsed reading during Folkestone Live. Michele will explain how she is applying for designated bathing status for Mermaid Beach using the Surfers Against Sewage Bathing Water Designation Community Toolkit. \nThere will be a presentation at 3.15pm\, but feel free to drop in at The Community Room on The Bayle for free refreshments and to learn more and join the conversation at any time between 3 – 5 pm. \nVenue: The Community Room\, 19 The Bayle\, Folkestone\, CT20 1SQ\nTime: 3-5pm \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/ministry-of-sewage-with-michele-sheldon-and-mermaid-bay-status/
LOCATION:The Community Room\, 19 The Bayle\, Folkestone\, CT20 1SQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260419T201927
CREATED:20260418T222750Z
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SUMMARY:George Fox: Founder of the Quakers
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Jean Hatton.\n  \nABOUT THE TALK\nMost people know that Quakers are committed to non-violence\, that they refuse to swear oaths\, and that they played a huge part in Britain’s campaign to end the Atlantic slave trade. But\, where did the Quakers come from? What were their origins? And who was George Fox\, the man who gave birth to the Quaker movement? Based on her biography\, George Fox: Founder of the Quakers\, author Jean Hatton will take us back to seventeenth century England\, to a ‘world turned upside-down’\, to discover the Quaker origins in the turbulent days of the English Civil War. \nDoors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start.  ​Refreshments will be served. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nJean Hatton is the author of three books and numerous articles and short stories. Betsy: the dramatic biography of prison reformer Elizabeth Fry was published by Monarch Books\, a publishing imprint of LionHudson plc\, in 2005. Jean has spoken about the life of Elizabeth Fry both in Britain and Australia and also on BBC television – and gave a talk on her to the Society last year. \nShe was born and grew up in North London and has lived in Folkestone since 2015. \n  \nABOUT THE VENUE\n\nThe 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. \nThe 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. \n  \nTRAVEL TO THE VENUE\n\nBy Bus:\nThe venue is close to the Folkestone Central stops. \nStop A serves buses heading towards Folkestone town centre from Canterbury (16/17)\, Cheriton (71/71A)\, Creteway Down / Dover Road (76) and Hawkinge (73). \nStop 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). \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Stagecoach website or download the app. \n  \nBy Car:\nThere 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. \n  \nBy Train:\nTake 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. \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Southeastern website. \n  \nBOOKING TICKETS\n\nTickets will be available on the door subject to availability – cash or card accepted. \nTo guarantee your place\, book on Ticketsource without fees by clicking the ticket below. \n\n\n \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/george-fox-founder-of-the-quakers/
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Talks
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