We have known about the History Society since its early days as our friend, Charles Whitney, was the first Chairperson back in the mid 80's. Charles was invited to attend this event and so it was a real treat for us to meet again after a time apart.
I am delighted to see that my 100th event is one that has dignity and style. The Mayor of Deal welcomed us into his 'home church' and we robed in the adjoining hall. The response to the invitations was high, and we all squashed into a small room to prepare ourselves and be dressed by Town Sergeants.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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