Samuel Plimsoll Folkestone Celebrations 2016
All are welcome to attend the Folkestone's Plimsoll Day celebrations on Saturday 13th February 2016 at St Martin's Church, Horn Street, Cheriton CT20 3JJ.
2 Jan 2016
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1 Jan 2016
Sandgate High Street Potholes
The Kent County Council problem reporting system says that there has already been a report of potholes near the junction of Sandgate High Street and Military Road, and that works "are being programmed". However, despite there being serious potholes in the road for months, no repair has been made.
1 Jan 2016
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Operation Stack: 4 weeks left to have say in consultation on new lorry area
There are still four weeks left to have your say on the proposals for a new lorry park on the M20 to tackle Operation Stack, with a series of exhibitions happening across the area in the next two weeks
1 Jan 2016
Southeastern Christmas 2015 Service
From 8.00pm on Thursday 24 December (Christmas Eve) to Sunday 3 January, Thameslink Programme improvement work means no Southeastern trains will stop at Charing Cross, Waterloo East, Cannon Street and London Bridge.
11 Dec 2015
Christmas Films in Sandgate's Chichester Hall
Chichester Hall film day on 19th December: one day, two great Christmas films!
11 Dec 2015
Have Your Say: Where do you think the new M20 Lorry Park should be, and how should it be used?
Proposals for a major new lorry area that would help improve Kent's resilience when services across the English Channel are disrupted have been announced today.
11 Dec 2015
Operation Stack: consultation on new lorry area launches today
Proposals for a major new lorry area that would help improve Kent's resilience when services across the English Channel are disrupted have been announced today.
11 Dec 2015
Sandgate December Dates
Some events for your December diary: Tuesday 8th, 7pm: Sandgate Parish Council meeting, followed by annual Christmas drinks. Residents and businesses in Sandgate would be most welcome to join us. 12th to 24th: Dick Whittington at The Tower Theatre. Canadian singing sensation Andy Laine joins Bucks Fizz superstar Mike Nolan and the star of last year's pantomime John Pritchard for this year's pantomime: Dick Whittington. Same as last year, the FHODS annual pantomime will be a mix of professional and amateur talent. The opening date is the 12th December and, with the exception of a couple of dates, will run twice daily up to the 24th December. For further information please visit the web site: www.towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk or contact Peter Heselden on pjwh15@msn.com or 01303 223925.The box office is already open on 01303 223925 for ticket sales for both individual and group bookings. Saturday 19th, 10am to 12 noon: Children's Craft Club at Sandgate Library. Free event for all nursery and primary-aged child
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7 Dec 2015
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