Our town is fortunate to have a wealth of talent and a depth of creativity that we can be proud of. The exhibition at The Grand Hotel, was grand indeed and offered those attending an opportunity to celebrate along with the artists themselves, what awesome drawings and paintings we have to put on show.
Not even the weather could dampen the enthusiasm and passion of the caring people, who set up stalls for the Mental Health Awareness Day in the Lanterns area of the town. At every stall there was something new to learn and a story of hope to inspire us.
What an excellent venue to hold a fundraising event - my local Public House! This small community have worked together and shown what can be achieved by responding to a need and sharing a task together.
The Mayor and Mayoress of Folkestone, Tom and Kate McNeice, invite you to an afternoon of Nepalese entertainment, In aid of the Mayor's Charities B-4-8s and Folkestone Rainbow Centre.
It is an honour and a pleasure to be asked to chair the main meeting for the year of the Folkestone Age Concern Committee. Having been warmly welcomed, the meeting ran smoothly and it was interesting to meet the people who work so hard behind the scenes for this worthy organisation.
It's amazing just how many people attend this event each year. It was hard to get close to the various layouts as large numbers of people waited patiently for the trains to come out of the tunnel and pass across the front of the display.
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.
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
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.
Meet our representatives and candidates.
