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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:
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LOCATION:The Community Room\, 19 The Bayle\, Folkestone\, CT20 1SQ\, United Kingdom
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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. \n  \nThere will also be an opportunity to buy Jean’s book. \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:
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