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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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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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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
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