Councillors join a procession from St Peter's Church to the Harbour where a short service will take place to bless the fish, fishermen, allied trades, services and protectors. The procession is then led back to the Church.
Although the Town Mayor is now elected in the comfort of the Town Hall, it is from the Churchyard Cross that the Town Mayor is to be named and prayers are said for the person honoured and elected by the Folkestone Town Council, for the Town of Folkestone.
Armed Forces Day is an opportunity for the nation to show support for the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community.
On Monday 15th June, we celebrated the 800th Anniversary of Magna Carta; an important date in the history of democracy. Well, not according to some experts such as Dr David Starkey, for whom it was a first - and largely abortive - attempt to limit the power of the King, for the benefit of the nobility of the day, rather than the 'people'.
All members should receive a ballot paper by post around the last weekend in June. There will also be a copy of both Tim Farron's and Norman Lamb's manifesto included with it.
Rumours are circulating that South-East England MEP (and former UKIP Prospective Parlimentary Candidate for Folkestone and Hythe) Janice Atkinson is poised to join a new far right European Parliamentary group called "Europe of Nations and Freedoms" led by the French Front National and their leader Jean Marie Le Pen.
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
November marks Islamophobia Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the experiences of Muslim communities in the UK and to stand with them against prejudice, discrimination and hatred.
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
Leader's Speech to Autumn Conference 2025
Women’s rights around the world are under attack, with authoritarianism on the rise and deep cuts to UK aid undermining decades of progress. Defending women's rights must be a top priority and the UK must act boldly.
Ed Davey is a husband, a father and a carer. He is the Leader of the Liberal Democrats.
It is Ed’s experience of caring that drives much of his politics, and motivates his tireless campaigning for a fair deal.
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