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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:
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LOCATION:in front of The Grand\, The Leas\, The Grand\, The Leas\, Folkestone\, CT20 2XL\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Excursions
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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:
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LOCATION:The Community Room\, 19 The Bayle\, Folkestone\, CT20 1SQ\, United Kingdom
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