Starting a tour of the town in The Shepherd Neame Brewery sounded like an excellent idea, but coffee was the only thing on offer. The informative talk about the history of hops was excellent and I learned a great deal, especially specific information about the variety of Kent hops.
Earlier this week this week I went to Afghanistan and Pakistan to see for myself the problems and challenges that those countries face. The coalition government is committed to playing our part to helping ensure that the region has a peaceful and prosperous future.
A community litter pick on 31st August on Littlestone Beach has marked the conclusion of 18 months work by local councillor Val Loseby to get local residents support on keeping the beach maintained. Despite having willing community volunteers to litter pick the beach on a regular basis, Shepway Council had refused to give them the support needed - like picking up the collected litter bags at the end of the day.
Memories came flooding back from earlier decades of Ska music as we listened to the DJ and I couldn't wait for the bands to begin.
The MOD will be holding a public exhibition about its plans for Shorncliffe Barracks "Rationalisation" on the afternoon of 24 September and morning of 25th September at the Army Cadet Hall on Church Road, Cheriton.
Folkestone West County Councillor Tim Prater is holding his second annual "You Decide" Day on 11th September at the Tower Theatre to give local residents the chance to decide which groups and projects should receive grant funding.
Kent Highways have scheduled footpath resurfacing work in Bouverie Road West for mid-September. They are planning to take up the existing concrete slabs and resurface the footway along Bouverie Road West to creating a smooth even surface.
The A20 is to be resurfaced at various locations around Dover to help improve the safety of the road surface and to help to keep the road in good condition for the future.
Having been involved with the fundraising team for the Pilgrim's Hospice for many years, it feels like I am one of the community rather than a guest. The monthly Coffee Morning is more than just fund raising. It is an opportunity for the team to regroup and socialise. I am delighted that the event is so well supported by the people of Folkestone and I am sure it will continue to be so.
Well done to the organisers of the Oldtimers Car Rally who not only kept the car owners happy and the visitors viewing the cars, but organised the weather too.
Very soon the Leas Cliff Hall will not be big enough for all the young performers to fit onto! During whole cast songs, the youngsters packed the space and the sound filled the auditorium.
This weekend is the annual Sandgate Sea and Food Festival. The festival is launched on Saturday night (28th August) with live music and fireworks on the sea front. The evening kicks off at 7:30pm and the fireworks display will go off at dusk (around 9 pm).
