Most of us know about Guide Dogs for the Blind, but few people seem to know about Help Dogs who care for disabled people. I was invited to attend this fund raising auction and to speak about the charity.
There is one thing for sure about Britain, and that is that we do pomp and ceremony really well. Watching the procession of Barristers, Judges, Bishops, Priests, Mayors, Lord Warden and High Sheriff was stunning and yet strangely scary. A judge with a black cap surely is a memorable vision that harks back to darker times.
Our town is fortunate to have a wealth of talent and a depth of creativity that we can be proud of. The exhibition at The Grand Hotel, was grand indeed and offered those attending an opportunity to celebrate along with the artists themselves, what awesome drawings and paintings we have to put on show.
Not even the weather could dampen the enthusiasm and passion of the caring people, who set up stalls for the Mental Health Awareness Day in the Lanterns area of the town. At every stall there was something new to learn and a story of hope to inspire us.
What an excellent venue to hold a fundraising event - my local Public House! This small community have worked together and shown what can be achieved by responding to a need and sharing a task together.
The Mayor and Mayoress of Folkestone, Tom and Kate McNeice, invite you to an afternoon of Nepalese entertainment, In aid of the Mayor's Charities B-4-8s and Folkestone Rainbow Centre.
It is an honour and a pleasure to be asked to chair the main meeting for the year of the Folkestone Age Concern Committee. Having been warmly welcomed, the meeting ran smoothly and it was interesting to meet the people who work so hard behind the scenes for this worthy organisation.
It's amazing just how many people attend this event each year. It was hard to get close to the various layouts as large numbers of people waited patiently for the trains to come out of the tunnel and pass across the front of the display.
No matter how long you live in this amazing town, there are always new places to discover. Tucked behind the Martello Tower on the East Cliff is the Coastwatch station. I battled the rain and strong wind to reach the top of the hill only bent the umbrella just a little. It did mean arriving at the door soaking wet, but the warm welcome by the station staff took my mind off such things.
Big title: big day. St Mary's Sandwich was the venue set aside for the Cinque Port Mayors, Town Clerks and Town Sargeants to put on their robes for this dramatic spectacle. The noise level in the room gradually increased as more and more dignitaries arrived, including Bishop Trevor and the Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.
As expected, BBC Songs of Praise is nothing like you expect it to be when you see it on TV. The conductor, the producer, the floor manager and the director got us to sing with a smile and encouraged us to be animated as we sang. Cameras weaved in and out and took on a personality of their own. 'Jimmy' was the long armed camera, whose very mobile lens reminded me of a 'triffid', picked out likely candidates for a close up shot.
The regular Sandgate Farmers Market is again open for business this Saturday 2nd October at The Chichester Memorial Hall, Sandgate from 10.00am until 12.00 noon. with free entry, and refreshments available, all local residents are welcome!
