HMS Kent Lunch with Captain
HMS Kent was docked in Dover Western Docks and I was one of a few to be invited to lunch aboard the ship with the Commodore.
FMTMN
18 Sep 2010
Opening of the Wells Festival
Meeting at the Grand Hotel is always a treat and this was no exception. I was introduced to Reg Turnhill, retired BBC Science correspondent, whose idea it was to hold this incredible festival.
FMTMN
17 Sep 2010
Dog Fouling
Shepway District Council workers have to do some pretty disgusting things, not least of them clearing up a pubic recreation area of the dog mess left by selfish dog owners.
FMTMN
17 Sep 2010
Wreath Laying at Battle of Britain Memorial in Capel
A short service of remembrance around the memorial in Capel-le-Ferne gave everyone an opportunity to recall lost friends and to thank the pilots of 70 years ago for their courage and sacrifice. Hundreds of names are written on the wall there to remind us all, of the task undertaken by these brave men.
FMTMN
15 Sep 2010
Battle of Britain Memorial on The Leas
As the small group gathered and rightly proud men displayed their medals, the mood softened and our united thoughts centred on the task in hand. Flag bearers, worship leaders, ex-servicemen and women and supporters heard the Rev. Mark Hayton gather our thoughts in prayer and we turned our minds to the importance of the occasion.
FMTMN
15 Sep 2010
Chance of a lifetime: be a 2012 volunteer
The hunt is on for volunteers for the London 2012 Olympics and Paralympics for people to become an official 'Gamesmaker'.
14 Sep 2010
Battle of Britain Service for 70th Anniversary
It is good to see our young people showing a commitment to remembering those in uniform who risked their lives to create a better world for us all. The 20 young people from the Air Training Core processed with pride and carried the flags, leading in the men and women in uniform who were at Holy Trinity as part of the remembrance service marking 70 years since the skies over Kent were full of the aeroplanes fighting in the Battle of Britain.
FMTMN
12 Sep 2010
Lydd Mayor's Fundraising event at Lydd Golf Club
I can still feel a twinge or two as I write this, having hit 50 balls on the driving range in what appeared at the time, an easy style. My muscles the following day did not agree!
FMTMN
11 Sep 2010
Guide Dogs for the Blind Supper at Folkestone Bowls Club
There is always a warm welcome from the fund raisers of The Guide Dogs for the Blind and the company is interesting and informative.
FMTMN
10 Sep 2010
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