Ramsgate Mayor's Charity Quiz
The memory of having gone to Ramsgate for the Bowls Tournament (and won it) still lingers, and so turning up for the Ramsgate Quiz was exciting.
FMTMN
13 Oct 2010
Claire Rayner was an inspiration - Hughes
Deputy Leader of the Liberal Democrats Simon Hughes paid tribute today to agony aunt, broadcaster and patient campaigner Claire Rayner, who died yesterday at 79. Simon Hughes said:
12 Oct 2010
Folkestone Rotary Club Lunch
It is not an Association that I have ever considered joining, but as Mayor I have been invited to join the Folkestone Rotary as an Honorary Member.
FMTMN
11 Oct 2010
Deal Mental Awareness Day
Having experienced our own Mental Health Awareness Day in Folkestone Town Centre this week, it was good to experience a different venue for the same exhibitions. I was impressed that so many people remembered us from Thursday, and good to meet new people with displays we had not yet seen.
FMTMN
10 Oct 2010
Canine Auction for Help Dogs
Most of us know about Guide Dogs for the Blind, but few people seem to know about Help Dogs who care for disabled people. I was invited to attend this fund raising auction and to speak about the charity.
FMTMN
9 Oct 2010
Canterbury Cathedral Justice Service
There is one thing for sure about Britain, and that is that we do pomp and ceremony really well. Watching the procession of Barristers, Judges, Bishops, Priests, Mayors, Lord Warden and High Sheriff was stunning and yet strangely scary. A judge with a black cap surely is a memorable vision that harks back to darker times.
FMTMN
8 Oct 2010
National News
LGBT+ Liberal Democrats
Trans Awareness Week
November 13−19 2025 marks Trans Awareness Week. It is a time to listen to and act on the voices of transgender and non-binary people, celebrate their contributions and resilience, and recognise the barriers they continue to face.
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Federal Party News
Josh Babarinde elected as the new President of the Liberal Democrats
Members have elected Josh Babarinde, MP for Eastbourne, as the new President of the Liberal Democrats.
12 Nov 2025
Islamophobia Awareness Month
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.
6 Nov 2025
Remembering Ming
Ed Davey remembers Ming Campbell in remarks made to the House of Commons
15 Oct 2025
Marie Goldman marks the start of Black History Month 2025
October has arrived, bringing with it Black History Month - a time to celebrate the Black British community and their past, present and future contributions.
MG
1 Oct 2025
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