Folkestone and Hythe Liberal Democrats

First World War Commemorative Artwork Could Be Yours

International artist Patsy Frankson has donated two limited edition prints entitled 'The Great War' to the Shorncliffe Trust to help them raise funds and raise awareness for their Heritage and Education Charity retelling the story of three centuries of Military History at Shorncliffe, near Folkestone, acknowledged as the birthplace of the modern British Army under Sir John Moore. The framed prints carry a value of over £350 and are from a limited print run of 250 in the series.

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by The Shorncliffe Trust - community@shorncliffe-trust.org.uk

30 Apr 2018

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Folkestone and Hythe Lib Dems welcome news that District Council will finally webcast meetings

More than eight years after Folkestone and Hythe Lib Dems Lynne Beaumont and Tim Prater called on the then Shepway District Council to webcast meetings, they've finally gone ahead and done it!

26 Apr 2018

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Nuclear Dump Plan Resurrected by Folkestone and Hythe District Council

Folkestone and Hythe Lib Dem Gary Fuller has reacted with fury at news reports that Folkestone and Hythe District Council may be again considering its unpopular plan to store nuclear waste under the Romney Marsh.

25 Apr 2018

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Canterbury & Coastal Liberal Democrats Annual Dinner 2018

It's a long way from Orkney & Shetland so Canterbury & Coastal Liberal Democrats are delighted that Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael, MP for Orkney and Shetland and Chief Whip will be our guest speaker at this years Annual Dinner, and welcome Lib Dem members from across Kent to join us.

11 Apr 2018

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Sandgate Parish Council to Consult Residents Over Plans To Buy Martello Towers 6 and 7 and Surrounding Woodland

Sandgate Parish Council has decided to consult residents on an exciting opportunity to purchase woodland on the escarpment, including two Martello Towers, to protect it from planned development.

28 Mar 2018

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From Sandgate Mens Club to Sandgate Members Club

I've been a member of the Sandgate Mens Cub for a few years, and was elected to the management committee last year. It's been fun...

28 Mar 2018

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