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SUMMARY:AGM followed by talk - Look Up!
DESCRIPTION:An interactive virtual walk by Tony Hill.\n  \nABOUT THE TALK\nTake a look at Folkestone from a different perspective in this interactive virtual tour.  Feel free to shout out your answers to the fun quiz elements!  Best of all\, this walk around Folkestone is not weather-dependent and everyone can join in! \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nTony Hill is a local historian and Committee member of both the New Folkestone Society and Folkestone & District Local History Society.  In his spare time(!) he is a keen model railway enthusiast and modelmaker\, and has written books and given lectures across the country on the topic of model railway construction.  Tony spearheaded the recent Go Folkestone project to return the Victoria Pier foundation stone close to its original location and gave a popular talk on Folkestone’s Victoria Pier to the Society recently\, as well as a well-attended tour of the Masonic Centre and talk on A History of Freemasonry in Folkestone. \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. \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/agm-followed-by-talk-look-up/
LOCATION:The Cornerstone Centre\, 60 Castle Hill Avenue\, Folkestone\, Kent\, CT20 2QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AGMs,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250508T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
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SUMMARY:Coffee Afternoon & Reading Literacy campaign
DESCRIPTION:Free coffee afternoon with Reading Literacy mini talk by Jennie Carter.\nThere will be an informal talk at 3.30pm on the issue of reading literacy by former headteacher Jennie Carter.  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. \nREADING VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – it is not so much teaching reading as saving lives. \n  \nABOUT THE THEME & GUEST\n\n26% of the population of the UK enter secondary school with a reading age far below their chronological age of 11 years. They can sound out words but have never read a whole book.  Research shows the gap between them and other\, more able\, readers does not narrow significantly. It is why OFSTED focuses on reading at Key Stage 3.  A reading age of 9 years is needed to read the Daily Mail but you need a reading age of 16 years to get good GCSEs. \nA team of retired teachers\, and those who just love books\, go into a local secondary school twice a week from 9 -10am to read with individual 11 year old students. These children feel failures so they need one to one support. The children choose books for themselves on football\, cats or whatever interests them. We laugh at the funny bits\, talk about unfamiliar words and share anecdotes. We help them remember what they have read and predict what may happen next just as you do with your grandchildren. In 15 months many of them went from reading ages of 5 years to 14 or 16 years. \nImagine what that will do for GCSE results. We could put Folkestone on the map! \nJennie Carter was a teacher for 43 years and is a former acting head of Lympne Primary School\, head of Hythe Infants (now Hythe Bay Primary School) and founding head of The Churchill School in Hawkinge.  She also founded Shepway Teaching Schools in 2011\, playing a key role in leading training and professional development of teachers and school staff. \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 bus station.  Head 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-reading-literacy-campaign/
LOCATION:The Community Room\, 19 The Bayle\, Folkestone\, CT20 1SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coffee Afternoons
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SUMMARY:WALK: Folkestone's Lost Heritage
DESCRIPTION:A walking tour by Mark Hourahane\n  \nABOUT THE TALK\n\nWe will take a walk around Folkestone\, looking at its architecture to gain an appreciation of the heritage that has been retained and buildings at risk.  Through pictures\, we will also get a glimpse of the past and those buildings that have been lost – as well as plans that didn’t come to fruition. \nThe walk should take 2-3 hours and is mostly along relatively level ground including The Leas.  There may be a few cobblestones and gradients\, e.g. the pedestrian precinct. \nWe would recommend sensible walking shoes\, appropriate dress for the weather\, bringing any walking aids you may need and sun protection if it is a bright day. \nIf the weather is particularly inclement\, the walk can be given in the comfort of The Community Room as a slideshow presentation. \nThe walk starts and ends in The Community Room on The Bayle.  Refreshments will be provided upon return. \nONLINE BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!  Places are limited.  See below for Booking Information. If you have issues booking online\, please contact us. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n\nMark Hourahane is the Society’s Vice Chair and Planning sub-committee Chair.  He is a local historian and sits on the committees of Folkestone & District Local History Society\, Folkestone Family History Society and Stanford & Westenhanger History Society.  He is also webmaster for the Leas Pavilion Archive and the Finding Eanswythe project. \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 bus station.  Head 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. \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:\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. \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.  You can catch any bus from Stop A to the bus station. \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/folkestones-lost-heritage/
LOCATION:The Community Room\, 19 The Bayle\, Folkestone\, CT20 1SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Excursions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250410T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
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SUMMARY:Coffee Afternoon with Leas Lift Reminisce
DESCRIPTION:Free coffee afternoon with Leas Lift reminisce.\nJoin our drop-in session at The Community Room on The Bayle for free refreshments between 3 – 5 pm.  Share your Leas Lift memories and memorabilia\, or simply have a chat and learn about their oral history project. \nThis is the first of our regular Coffee Afternoons\, which will take place on the second Thursday of every month.  We hope to have a theme each month with a guest speaker. \n  \nABOUT THE THEME & GUEST\n\nDo you have photographs\, postcards\, old receipts\, tickets\, or other memorabilia linked with the Leas Lift or surrounding Leas area?  Come along to our Coffee Afternoon for an opportunity to talk to the Leas Lift team and contribute to their digital archive. \n  \nThe Folkestone Leas Lift Company Charity was set up to restore the Grade II* Listed funicular railway – one of the few left in the country.  Having secured £6.6 million\, the team’s appointed contractors have commenced work\, with the lift set to reopen in 2026. \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 bus station.  Head 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-with-leas-lift-reminisce/
LOCATION:The Community Room\, 19 The Bayle\, Folkestone\, CT20 1SQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Coffee Afternoons,Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250329T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20250317T160936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T160936Z
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SUMMARY:Defence of Kent During the Napoleonic Wars - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Dr. Stephen Summerfield.\n  \nABOUT THE TALK\nDr. Stephen Summerfield will continue his fascinating insight into Kent’s historic role in defending the country from invasion.  He will look at the rich military heritage of Folkestone and the surrounding district. \nThis talk works as a stand-alone – you do not need to have attended the Part 1 talk in order to enjoy it! \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\nDr Stephen Summerfield is a leading authority on military history\, having written over 100 books on the subject. He works closely with the Shorncliffe Trust\, giving lectures and tours. \nStephen is an expert in Smoothbore Artillery\, providing consultation for various entities\, including the BBC\, Peter Jackson’s Weta Design\, and the Royal Armouries. Additionally\, he has been involved in artillery re-enactment\, horseback riding\, and has served as a National Napoleonic Wargames Champion and Umpire. \nWith a doctorate in Chemistry and a Master’s in Adult Education\, he has created educational materials that engage students by weaving stories into subjects. He has lectured at universities and currently works as a full-time Principal Regulatory Consultant. \nInformation on his publications can be found on his Loughborough University profile. \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/defence-of-kent-during-the-napoleonic-wars-part-2/
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:20250222T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20250216T010709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T205426Z
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SUMMARY:Elizabeth Fry
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Jean Hatton.\n  \nABOUT THE TALK\n‘I think a place so remarkably void of objects does not suit my active mind’ … So said Elizabeth Fry\, prison reformer and one of the most famous people of her generation and of all British history\, during a brief stay in Sandgate in July 1843. Unlike her husband Joseph who loved the sleepy seaside town\, Elizabeth couldn’t bear to be idle for long. ‘Are you going to reform the whole world’\, her cousin Hudson once asked her. The answer it seemed was yes. Although known primarily for her work to transform the inhuman prisons of nineteenth century Britain\, Elizabeth also worked to improve the conditions and later lives of female convicts transported to Australia. She also supported her friend William Wilberforce in his campaign against the slave trade\, she founded charities aimed to give dignity to the working poor and in an age where women were forbidden to speak out on spiritual matters\, she preached to crowds numbered in thousands. \nAlthough her time in our own area of Sandgate and Folkestone was brief\, Elizabeth’s influence reached all corners of the British Isles and across Europe as far as Russia. Her powerful message regarding the treatment of female convicts continues to resonate today. \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. \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/elizabeth-fry/
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:20241130T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20241116T155123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241124T154221Z
UID:1259-1732978800-1732986000@www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Flourishing Folkestone
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Friends of Folkestone Old Cemetery.\n  \nABOUT THE TALK\n\nThe 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. \n  \nWith 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. \n  \nPLEASE NOTE: in a changed to the advertised time\, doors now open at 3pm for a 3.15pm start.  Refreshments will be served. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n\nFollowing concern about how badly some of the graves in the Cheriton Road cemetery had been neglected\, Friends of Folkestone Old Cemetery was established in January 2016 to safeguard\, preserve and foster interest in the Victorian cemetery.  It is a voluntary group that meets in the cemetery for work sessions from 10.30am until 1.30pm.  They also survey\, record\, restore and clean Commonwealth War Graves and memorials in the cemetery\, research the histories of those buried in the cemetery and create areas of sanctuary for wildlife\, flora and fauna within the grounds – as well as other projects involving the history and natural habitat of the cemetery. \nFor more information or to become a Friend\, visit their website. \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/flourishing-folkestone/
LOCATION:The Cornerstone Centre\, 60 Castle Hill Avenue\, Folkestone\, Kent\, CT20 2QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T180000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20241021T150905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T151605Z
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SUMMARY:Son et Lumière Remembrance Parade
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 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 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 achived 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 8pm. \n  \nABOUT THE ROUTE\n\nThe procession will depart from outside The Grand at 6pm\, walking along The Leas towards the Step Short Remembrance Arch accompanied by music\, heading through the Sandgate Road pedestrian precinct\, down the Old High Street to Folkestone Harbour Station for the finale\, where the lanterns will be assembled to create a tribute. \n  \nStops along the way will provide stories\, poetry and wartime letter readings courtesy of Folkestone Music Town\, FPAC and Write By The Sea.  The music will gradually get quieter as a moving and poignant reminder of those we have lost on the battlefields. \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  \nACCESSIBILITY\n\nThe route from The Grand to the Step Short Remembrance Arch is relatively flat.  Please keep to the designated path. \n  \nAs the Old High Street is relatively steep\, cobbled and uneven\, we would encourage anyone who has mobility issues to take advantage of the free electric minibus we have arranged\, courtesy of Folkestone Town Council. \nAnyone who wishes to use the minibus should speak to a marshal at the Step Short Memorial Arch and wait for the bus there. \nThe bus will return to The Leas afterwards. \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/son-et-lumiere/
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:20241026T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20241026T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20241016T211646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241019T123306Z
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SUMMARY:Folkestone's 7th Century Royal Family
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Denis Pepper.\n  \nABOUT THE TALK\n\nThe seventh century was an exciting time for Britain.   After two centuries of uncertainty and constant danger the country was settling into some sort of order.   Christianity had been reborn and was providing a new political stability. \n  \nFolkestone was particularly vibrant.   It was the closest place to the continent and as such was the first landing place for many of the newest French fashions. \n  \nDoors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start.  Refreshments will be served. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n\nDenis Pepper is Kent born and bred.  Raised in Chatham and Rochester\, after attending university in London he moved to Folkestone in the Sixties and has lived here ever sice.  His interest in the Kentish Royal Family started 15 years ago at Botolph’s Bridge Inn\, the inspiration for his series of historical novels based on the life of Saint Botolph.  Having written over 100 papers on the seventh century monk for The Society of Saint Botolph\, Denis is a leading authority on the subject. \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/folkestones-7th-century-royal-family/
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:20240928T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240928T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20240921T111728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240928T131755Z
UID:1178-1727533800-1727541000@www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Folkestone's Victoria Pier
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Martin Easdown and Tony Hill.\n  \nABOUT THE TALK\n\nThe Victoria Pier served Folkestone’s residents and visitors for over 50 years.  In its lifetime\, it served many varied functions.  Come and learn its fascinating history! \n  \nYou will also learn the remarkable story of how the pier’s very heavy foundation stone was discovered 10 miles away from Folkestone decades after the pier was dismanted\, how it came to be there and about the efforts by Go Folkestone to put it back in its rightful place\, on display close to its original location. \n  \nDoors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start.  Refreshments will be served. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n\nMartin Easdown is one of the country’s top pier historians and has been the National Piers Society’s archivist for 30 years.  He is also a local historian with a particular interest in Hythe\, the Royal Victoria Hospital and – of course – local piers!  He has written numerous pier history books and several local history books\, usually with his partner\, Linda Sage. \n  \nTony Hill is a local historian and committee member of the New Folkestone Society\, Go Folkestone and the Folkestone and District Local History Society.  In his spare time(!) he is a keen model railway enthusiast and modelmaker\, and has written books and given lectures across the country on the topic of model railway construction. \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 left.  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/folkestones-victoria-pier/
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:20240828T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20240821T193047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T144050Z
UID:1150-1724857200-1724864400@www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Coffee Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Free coffee afternoon with a chance to have your say on planning reforms!\nJoin us at The Community Room on The Bayle for free refreshments at any time between 3 – 5 pm on Wednesday 28 August. \nWe really want to hear your opinions on the Government’s announced changes to the planning system\, so come along and have a chat with us! \n  \nABOUT THE REFORMS\n\nThe Government has proposed reforms to the planning system.  The first part announced will be changes to the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF)\, with a Bill due to be published also. \nSome key elements of the changes include: \n\nA return to mandatory housing targets – nearly 380\,000 a year nationwide\nA new method of calculating local targets\nAn aim for 1.5 million dwellings built by the end of the decade\nIntroduction of “grey belt” land allocation suitable for housing\n“Golden rules” for building on green belt\nMeeting social rent need\n\nThere is currently no plan to have local Councils building social housing. \n  \nWe appreciate that there’s a lot of documentation to read and many questions\, so we want to speak to local people and get their opinions on the current housing crisis and whether the proposed changes will make a positive difference. \n  \nYou can read more on our blog post: Will new planning system solve the housing crisis? \n  \nClick here for the Government consultation on the proposed changes to the NPPF. \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 bus station.  Head 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/
LOCATION:The Community Room\, 19 The Bayle\, Folkestone\, CT20 1SQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240818T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240818T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20240817T201555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T201555Z
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SUMMARY:Edwardian Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Join us on The Leas in front of The Grand for our Edwardian Picnic to celebrate our 50th anniversary\, with live brass bands. \nFREE – no booking required.  Just pack a picnic\, bring a blanket and turn up!  Don’t forget your sun protection! \nMusic will be performed from 12 – 4.30pm \nThis event is part of Folkestone Festivals’ Multi-Cultural Weekend \n  \nABOUT THE BANDS\n\nAlright on the Night – 12 – 2pm \nAlright on the Night are a saxophone quartet from the Medway towns.  Since 2013\, they have entertained crowds around Medway\, Maidstone\, Gravesend and beyond with a toe-tapping range of popular\, jazz\, swing and classical music. \nvisit the band’s website \n  \nAshford Concert Band – 2.30 – 4.30pm \nThe Ashford Concert Band was formed in 2003 and is Ashford’s premier concert band\, regularly booked to play events throughout Kent. \nvisit the band’s website \n  \nABOUT THE MULTI-CULTURAL FESTIVAL\n\nFolkestone Festivals is hosting a Multi-Cultural Festival on the weekend of 17-18 August around the Leas Bandstand \nThe 25th Anniversary of the Friends of East Kent Buses will also be celebrated. Learn about all transport heritage and\nenjoy the two buses on display.  Also craft\, art\, food and drink stalls; selection of food from around the world.  Also traditional and contemporary music and dance performances from local and national artistes.  Free Punch & Judy show\, face painting\, kids fun\ngames\, amusements\, community group displays. \n  \nBands will play on the bandstand from 11am – 5pm. \nvisit the Folkestone Festivals website \n  \nTRAVEL TO THE VENUE\n\nBy Bus:\nThe venue is close to the Metropole stops\, which are served by the 102 bus between Folkestone Bus Station and Sandgate/Hythe approximately every 15 minutes. \nFor timetables\, to book tickets and to check for any journey delays or cancellations\, visit the Stagecoach website or download the app. \nFrom the stop\, head south down Metropole Road East.  You will find us on The Leas opposite. \n  \nBy Car:\nThere is parking on The Leas in front of The Metropole and The Grand\, accessed via Metropole Road East. \n  \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/edwardian-picnic/
LOCATION:in front of The Grand\, The Leas\, The Grand\, The Leas\, Folkestone\, CT20 2XL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Excursions
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240727T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240727T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20240719T004434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T004434Z
UID:1096-1722090600-1722097800@www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Folkestone's Leas Lift
DESCRIPTION:A talk by the Leas Lift team.\n  \nABOUT THE TALK\n\nThe team behind the restoration of the Leas Lift will talk about its future and how the lift will continue to inspire the community.  Find out about the approved planning application including a new café block\, how the team raised funds to bring the project to fruition\, ensuring it remains a much-loved element of the town’s heritage for the forseeable future. \n  \nDoors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start.  Refreshments will be served. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n\nThe Folkestone Leas Lift CIO was created to ensure the lift is restored to its former glory and can once again carry passengers.  Following a successful planning application and fundraising campaign\, it is hoped that the Leas Lift will reopen in 2025.  The trustees have now appointed their first employees: \nCEO Floortje Hoette has more than 25 years’ project management experience in the not-for-profit and commercial sectors. \nCommunity Engagement Officers Amanda Beckett and Charlotte Chapman have been engaging with local schools and the community. \nThe Leas Lift is a Grade II* Listed funicular railway that opened in 1885 to carry passengers between the seafront and The Leas.  There were two other lifts further along The Leas\, but only the Leas Lift remains today.  It is now one of only a handful of water-balanced lifts that survive in the UK. \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 left.  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 \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/folkestones-leas-lift/
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:20240629T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240629T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20240612T130136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240612T130345Z
UID:1060-1719671400-1719678600@www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:A Folkestone Shop Through Time
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Debby Jones of Gorddinan Consulting.\n  \nABOUT THE TALK\n\nHave you ever looked at an old shop sign on a house and wondered about the people who ran the shop or lived above it? This property\, in Royal Military Avenue\, has had a particularly varied past. \n  \nA chance discussion with Simon Warren of Here Before Us (you will have seen some of his blue plaques around town) on the striking name of one of the early occupants sent genealogist and historical super sleuth Debby Jones on a far-reaching mission to capture and tell the story of those who lived\, worked and\, in some cases\, took refuge there. \n  \nDoors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start.  Refreshments will be served. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n\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  \nAfter a successful career as a professional photographer\, Simon Warren relocated to Folkestone.  Fascinated with the town’s history\, he started Here Before Us\, offering blue plaque window stickers highlighting interesting facts about a building’s past occupiers that can be seen across Folkestone… and beyond!  Debby joined forces with Simon recently to offer the new Here Before Us ‘deep dive’ package as a value-added addition to Simon’s blue plaque service. \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 left.  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/a-folkestone-shop-through-time/
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:20240420T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240420T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20240406T221418Z
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UID:997-1713623400-1713630600@www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Folkestone's Long-Lost Georgian Theatre
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Dr Jean Baker.\n  \nABOUT THE TALK\n\nJean will recall the remarkable story of Sarah Baker (no relation!) and her involvement ​with ‘The New Theatre’ on The Bayle – which featured tightrope-walking\, comic dancing\, musical dramas\, operas and pantomimes – as well as other theatres across Kent.\nRefreshments will be served.\n \nBorn in 1737\, Sarah Baker was an obscure fairground performer who went on to become one of the wealthiest\, most successful self-made women of her era. This talk will focus on Sarah’s incredible life-story\, on her theatre on Folkestone’s Bayle and on the four ‘great grand’ theatres\, as she described them\, that she built elsewhere in Kent at the end of the eighteenth century. \n(Poster image from the Wellcome collection.) \nDoors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start. \nJean’s book\, Sarah Baker and her Kentish Theatres 1737-1816: Challenging the Status Quo\, will be available to purchase for the discounted price of £20 (cash only). \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n\nJean Baker’s book\, Sarah Baker and her Kentish Theatres\, 1737-1816: Challenging the Status Quo was the Society for Theatre Research’s annual publication for 2019. The former journalist and teacher’s published work also includes: ‘The Proclamation Society\, William Mainwaring and the Theatrical Representations Act of 1788’\, Historical Research\, 76:193 (August 2003)\, 347-363; ‘Theatre\, Law and Society in the Provinces: The Case of Sarah Baker’\, Cultural and Social History\, 1:2 (2004)\, 159-178. \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 left.  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/folkestones-long-lost-georgian-theatre/
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:20240323T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20240309T015438Z
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UID:979-1711204200-1711213200@www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:A History of Freemasonry in Folkestone
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Tony Hill\, followed by a guided tour of the Masonic Hall\n  \nABOUT THE TALK\n\nThis talk will look at over 300 years of Freemasonry in Folkestone and the part local Freemasons took in shaping the town. \nFollowing the talk\, we will be given a guided tour of the Masonic Hall. \nRefreshments will be served.  Doors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start. \n  \nABOUT THE VENUE\n\nThe Masonic Centre is located on Grace Hill\, almost opposite Folkestone library. \nThe hall has a small flight of stairs up to the entrance with handrail; regretfully\, wheelchair access is not possible.  The talk will take place upstairs – there is a stairlift available for anyone who needs it.  If you have any accessibility needs\, please Contact Us so we are aware you will be attending and can ensure you are escorted upstairs first. \n  \nTRAVEL TO THE VENUE\n\nBy Bus:\nThe venue is a short uphill walk from the stop at the top of Tontine Street\, or downhill from the stop at the end of Guildhall Street.  It is approximately 600 metres from the Bus Station. \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 are Council car parks nearby at Upper Payers Park\, Foresters Way and Shellons Street (behind Lidl).  Please don’t park in Lidl car park.  There is a cheaper APCOA car park that can be pre-booked online or via the APCOA app at Middelburg Square (next to the Saga building). \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/a-history-of-freemasonry-in-folkestone/
LOCATION:Masonic Centre\, Grace Hill\, Folkestone\, Kent\, CT20 1HA\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240224T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240224T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20240210T194106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240216T141601Z
UID:906-1708785000-1708792200@www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Heritage and Architecture: A Personal View
DESCRIPTION:A talk by Richard Holme M Phil BA FCA CTA.\n  \nABOUT THE TALK\n\nThis talk has been created especially for the New Folkestone Society. Richard will give a personal view of heritage and architecture\, including discussion of issues on: \n\nModern development – scale\, harmony and other issues\nSustainability and heritage – the groundbreaking Marks and Spencer Oxford Street case where demolition of their Oxford St historic property was stopped for sustainability reasons\, Kings Cambridge chapel and solar panels\nSome buildings around Kent – case studies showing opportunities taken\, opportunities sadly lost and current cases where historic buildings etc. are threatened by modern development\nRegeneration of military sites\nPoundbury\, pastiche and King Charles’ views on architecture\n\nRefreshments will be served.  Doors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start. \n  \nABOUT THE SPEAKER\n\nRichard Holme is a visiting researcher at Newcastle University\, former trustee of Canterbury Cathedral Trust\, treasurer of the Friends of Falkland Islands Museum and newsletter editor for the Naval Dockyards Society\, with whom he has been involved in numerous conservation campaigns within the past 10 years. He is a member of the Historic Defences Group of the Kent Archaeological Society. Other conservation bodies he is a member of include SAVE Britain’s Heritage\, the Society for Protection of Ancient Buildings\, the Georgian Group and the Victorian Society. \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 left.  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/heritage-and-architecture-a-personal-view/
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:20240127T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240127T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20240120T215621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240124T101533Z
UID:877-1706364000-1706371200@www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Defence of Kent during the Napoleonic Wars
DESCRIPTION:Dr Stephen Summerfield is a leading authority on military history\, having written many books on the subject. He works closely with the Shorncliffe Trust\, giving lectures and tours. \nHe will give a fascinating insight into Kent’s historic role in defending the country from invasion\, looking at the rich military heritage in Folkestone and the surrounding district. \nRefreshments will be served. \nA selection of Dr Summerfield’s books will be available to purchase. \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/defence-of-kent-during-the-napoleonic-wars/
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:20231125T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20231113T195142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231113T203349Z
UID:778-1700920800-1700928000@www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:TALK: AN AFTERNOON WITH THE LEECH OF FOLKESTONE 25/11
DESCRIPTION:A talk & scene from the play by FPAC \nMany of you will have heard of the Ingoldsby Legends\, published under the pen name Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Hall. “The World\, according to the best geographers\, is divided into Europe\, Asia\, Africa\, America and Romney Marsh” is a quote from one of the stories – The Leech of Folkestone… but have you ever read it? \nJoin Matthew Hahn and the Folkestone Performing Arts Company to learn how they turned the story into a play that they plan to take “on tour” and immerse yourself in the world of apothecary Master Erasmus Buckthorne. \nDate: 25th November 2023 \nTime: 2pm for 2:30pm start \nLocation: The Cornerstone Centre\, which is the former United Reformed Church near Central Station – the home of the South Kent Community Church – Use the back hall entrance opposite Kingsnorth Gardens. \nCost: £5 \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/talk-an-afternoon-with-the-leech-of-folkestone-25-11/
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:20231028T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20231020T163856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231022T164838Z
UID:758-1698501600-1698508800@www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:A Folkestone House Through Time
DESCRIPTION:Local genealogist\, house historian and historical super sleuth Debby Jones of Gorddinan Consulting is presenting a talk entitled A House through Time\, which is based on a property in Broadfield Road. Built in the early years of the twentieth century it and its occupants have shared in much of the history of our town and Debby has researched it from the time when it was\, quite literally\, a brick. \nTime: 2pm for 2:30pm start \nLocation: The Cornerstone Centre\, which is the former United Reformed Church near Central Station – the home of the South Kent Community Church – Use the back hall entrance opposite Kingsnorth Gardens. \nCost: £5 \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/a-folkestone-house-through-time/
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:20230930T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230930T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20230818T162738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230923T153343Z
UID:666-1696084200-1696089600@www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Talk: Stealing from the Saracens
DESCRIPTION:This fully illustrated talk will highlight the Arab and Islamic influences in some of Europe’s most recognisable landmarks\, from Notre-Dame and St Paul’s Cathedral to the Houses of Parliament. Ideas and styles from vibrant centres like Damascus\, Baghdad and Cairo will be traced\, brought in by Medieval Crusaders\, pilgrims and merchants. \nAbout the Speaker \nDiana Darke is an author and Middle East cultural expert with degrees in Arabic and in Islamic Art & Architecture. She has spent over 35 years specialising in the region\, working for both government and commercial sectors. Among her publications are the highly acclaimed My House in Damascus: An Inside View of the Syrian Crisis (2016)\, and The Ottomans: A Cultural Legacy (2022). Her book Stealing from the Saracens: How Islamic Architecture shaped Europe (2020)\, received three Book of the Year awards. She is a Non-resident Scholar at the Middle East Institute\, Washington’s independent think-tank and her work has been published by the BBC\, The Sunday Times\, The Guardian and The Financial Times. \nTime: 2pm for 2:30pm start \n\n  \n \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/talk-stealing-from-the-saracens/
LOCATION:The Cornerstone Centre\, 60 Castle Hill Avenue\, Folkestone\, Kent\, CT20 2QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Talks
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230802
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20230628T122856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T082353Z
UID:384-1690848000-1690934399@www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:Consultation Deadline: Cheriton to Folkestone Central Station: Proposed walking\, wheeling and cycling improvements
DESCRIPTION:Consultation Deadline: 1 August 2023 \nDrop In Events \n\n\nFrom 1.30pm to 4.30pm – Folkestone Indoor Bowls Club\, Cheriton Rd\, CT19 5JU\n11 July 2023\n\n\nFrom 6pm to 8pm – Folkestone Indoor Bowls Club\, Cheriton Rd\, CT19 5JU\n12 July 2023\n\n\nFull Details: \nhttps://letstalk.kent.gov.uk/cheriton-to-folkestone-proposed-cycling-and-walking-improvements \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/consultation-deadline-drop-ins-cheriton-to-folkestone-central-station-proposed-walking-wheeling-and-cycling-improvements/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Consultations
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230729T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230729T170000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20230621T102702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230714T222935Z
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SUMMARY:Visit to Stelling Minnis Windmill and museum - 29th July
DESCRIPTION:We have arranged a private visit to Stelling Minnis Windmill and Museum for NFS members. Friends are welcome – moreover\, you don’t have to be with a member to come along! \nAdmission is free\, but a donation of £5 is suggested. \n  \nRefreshments:\nRefreshments are available in the cafe.\nCream teas are £4 and consist of a homemade scone\, cream\, jam and tea/coffee. Alternatively\, tea or coffee is £1 separately\, squash is 30p and there is a selection of ice creams. \nThe windmill accepts CASH ONLY. \n  \nAccessibility:\nThe upper floors of the windmill are accessed by ladder\, with the topmost floor the most challenging. However\, the museum and cafe are on the ground floor. \n  \nGetting there:\nWe ask that members make their own way to the windmill. However\, if you do not drive\, please email events@newfolkestonesociety.org.uk and we will endeavour to arrange car shares. \nPlease arrive at or soon after 2.00pm\, as we will be split into groups for visiting the museum and the guided tour of the windmill. \nIf you are driving and will have spare seats\, please let us know! \nWe request anyone requiring a lift or offering a car share contacts us by 24 July\, so we can make arrangements. \n  \nDirections:\nDriving towards Canterbury on the B2068 (Stone Street) from M20 J11\, take the turning on the right (Curtis Lane\, signposted Stelling Minnis)\, a couple of miles after the petrol filling station. About half a mile down the road\, turn right into Mill Lane\, and the windmill will be on your left. \nThere is parking on site. \n  \nBooking:\nNo firm bookings are required. However\, if you think you and others are likely to come\, please let us know so that we can give the windmill volunteers an idea of numbers. Furthermore\, if you would like the cream tea\, let us know so we can inform their catering team. \n  \nFurther information:\nThe sweeps (a Kentish word for sails) are currently away being restored at a Millwright’s; although we appreciate this detracts from the visuals of the windmill\, we hope this will not spoil your enjoyment of what is sure to be a fascinating visit! \n  \nMore information on the windmill can be found on the Stelling Minnis village website’s windmill page. \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/visit-to-stelling-minis-windmill-and-museum/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Excursions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230617T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20230612T091144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230715T080944Z
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SUMMARY:TALK: Civic Day - History of Grace Hill Library - Kathmandu Cafe
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, 17th June we are offering a FREE event in the afternoon\, at the Kathmandu café\, West Terrace\, Folkestone (near the War Memorial). \nThe presentation will be on ‘The History of Grace Hill Library’ and will be given by Debby Jones\, Gorddinan Consulting. \n“The Folkestone Free Library started life on the Bayle at the Harveian Institution in the late 1870s. The building we see today resulted from an architectural design competition won by Brightwen Binyon.” \nCome and hear more about the origins of your library and how it has developed over the years. \nThere will be a couple of fictional stories afterwards. \nWe will be in the BASEMENT of the café – which is accessed by stairs only. \nThe presentation starts at 2.00pm\, and we will finish by 3.30pm – the café closes at 4.00pm. \nThe Kathmandu are not charging us for the use of the space\, so we do ask that everyone attending arrives with time to spare to buy a drink (the food is very good too!) \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/talk-civic-day-history-of-grace-hill-library-kathmandu-cafe/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230520T133000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230520T163000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20230515T181956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T193924Z
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SUMMARY:2023 AGM
DESCRIPTION:Our AGM will be held on 20 May 2023 at the Cornerstone Centre.  Doors open at 1.30pm for a 2pm start. \nFollowing the AGM will be a talk\, The Grand Revisited\, by Emre Araci\, detailing the history of one of Folkestone’s most famous former hotels. \nThe AGM and talk are free entry for members only.  Donations are welcome. \nIf you would like to join on the day\, please arrive by 1.45pm to ensure you have time to register.  Membership is £10 (£15 for couples) and runs until 31 December. \nEmre’s book of the same name will be available to purchase\, priced £15.  As this is a private sale by the author\, please bring cash. \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/2023-agm/
LOCATION:The Cornerstone Centre\, 60 Castle Hill Avenue\, Folkestone\, Kent\, CT20 2QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:AGMs
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230426T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260415T231100
CREATED:20230419T205739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230713T194022Z
UID:300-1682535600-1682542800@www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk
SUMMARY:The Marine Heritage of the Dover Sector in the First and Second World War
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the story of our marine heritage and the wrecks in the English Channel. \nDr. Antony Firth\, MCIfA is an archaeologist with a wider range of interests in marine heritage. In recent years he has been examining the history of the east coast in the First and Second World Wars\, including the ‘Dover Sector’ between North Foreland and Dungeness\, stretching across to the Continent. Antony became Head of Marine Heritage Strategy for Historic England in November 2021.\n\n  \n \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/the-marine-heritage-of-the-dover-sector-in-the-first-and-second-world-war/
LOCATION:The Cornerstone Centre\, 60 Castle Hill Avenue\, Folkestone\, Kent\, CT20 2QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Talks
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SUMMARY:From Bobbys to Folca
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn the story of Folkestone’s favourite department store. \nVince Williams has written a number of local history books\, and is one of the Folkestone & District Local History Society’s most popular speakers.  Vince has recently published a book of the same title\, which will be available to purchase at the talk priced £10 for paperback.  There may be a few copies of the hardback left\, priced £15. \n\n  \n \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/from-bobbys-to-folca/
LOCATION:The Cornerstone Centre\, 60 Castle Hill Avenue\, Folkestone\, Kent\, CT20 2QR\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230128T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230128T163000
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SUMMARY:How Do We Feel About Where We Live?
DESCRIPTION:We are holding a FREE community discussion – How Do We Feel About Where We Live?  This takes place at the Back Hall of the Cornerstone Centre (former United Reformed Church)\, home of South Kent Community Church.  This is the Church next to Folkestone Central and the back hall entrance is opposite the corner entrance to Kingsnorth Gardens.  Doors open at 2pm for a 2.30pm start. \nThis will start with a talk by Porchlight on the fantastic work they do in the area helping homeless and vulnerable people\, including those struggling to cope with the pressures in their lives.  Come and hear about their free drop-in Porchlight Open Door ‘POD’ meet-ups to get support and advice\, try a new activity or just enjoy a chat. \nThis will be followed by a discussion with Jon O’Connor of Sunflower House and AFRA that revolves around the theme of Pride in Place and how we feel about Folkestone.\nWe really want to hear your opinions on living here – highs and lows – and how you see a Civic Society being relevant today.\nThis event is completely free\, although donations to help cover costs will be welcomed.  Refreshments will be served. \nYou are welcome to join as a member on the day – it costs just £10 for the year (£15 for joint membership) and you will receive three newsletters and enjoy discounted entry to events.  Members who haven’t renewed can also pay on the day – and we now have a card reader! \nWe hope this will be a really insightful discussion\, so come along and have your voice heard! \nShare This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/how-do-we-feel-about-where-we-live/
LOCATION:The Cornerstone Centre\, 60 Castle Hill Avenue\, Folkestone\, Kent\, CT20 2QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Meetings,Talks
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SUMMARY:New Design within the Historic Environment
DESCRIPTION:Share This:
URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/new-design-within-the-historic-environment/
LOCATION:The Cornerstone Centre\, 60 Castle Hill Avenue\, Folkestone\, Kent\, CT20 2QR\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Talks
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SUMMARY:Literary Folkestone & Sandgate
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URL:https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/literary-folkestone-sandgate/
LOCATION:Kent
CATEGORIES:Excursions
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