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# New Folkestone Society

A Voice for the Community

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## Posts

- [News](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/news/)
- [Next talk: 27th June - The Last Maharaja](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/next-talk-27th-june-the-last-maharaja/) - For full details and to book, see the event page.
- [Next talk: 30 May - History of Coolinge Lane](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/next-talk-30-may-history-of-coolinge-lane/) - For full details and to book, see the event page.
- [Next talk: 25 April - George Fox: Founder of the Quakers by Jean Hatton](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/next-talk-25-april-george-fox-founder-of-the-quakers-by-jean-hatton/) - For full details and to book, see the event page.
- [Next Talk: 28 February - Islamesque by Diana Darke](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/next-talk-28-february-islameque-by-diana-darke/) - For full details, see event page.
- [Coffee Afternoon - Ministry of Sewage - Mermaid Beach](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/coffee-afternoon-ministry-of-sewage-mermaid-beach/) - For full details, see the event page.
- [Heritage Open Days: reach a wider audience for free!](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/hods/) - An introduction to Heritage Open Days for venues and other organisations that are considering becoming organisers - sign up and reach a wider audience for free!
- [Are You Proud of Folkestone?  Have your say!](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/are-you-proud-of-folkestone-have-your-say/) - For full details, see our Coffee Afternoon page.
- [January talk: History of the Clifton Hotel](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/january-talk-history-of-the-clifton-hotel/) - Visit the event page for full details and to book
- [November Talk: 29th Folkestone Fragments](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/november-talk-29th-folkestone-fragments/) - Visit the Folkestone Fragments Talk Infomation Page for more details.
- [November Coffee Afternoon](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/november-coffee-afternoon/) - Visit the coffee afternoon page for more details.
- [Remembrance 2025](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/remembrance-2025/) - More information on this page
- [Talk: Samuel Plimsoll](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/talk-samuel-plimsoll/) - Saturday 25th October 2pm for 2:30 start. Location: The Cornerstone Centre For more details, see the event page
- [Coffee Afternoon - Legislative Theatre](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/coffee-afternoon-legislative-theatre/) - The next coffee afternoon will be on 9 October – Legislative Theatre with Matthew Hahn of FPAC. Join us at The Community Room on The Bayle to learn more, and register your interest. As part of Folkestone Fringe: Flint and Clay 2025, FPAC will be inviting local residents to co-create a short piece of theatre
- [Coffee Afternoon - 11th September](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/coffee-afternoon-11th-september/) - OneFolkestone Community Concept The next coffee afternoon will be September - 11th - OneFolkestone with Jon O'Connor. The OneFolkestone concept was founded at the 'Community 50/50' event the Society held back in January. Since then, Jon has been hard at work developing the concept as a community partnership approach to regeneration. With local government reorganisation imminent,
- [Folkestone Old Cemetery Tour Review - A Summer Jaunt](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/folkestone-old-cemetery-tour-review-a-summer-jaunt/) - The Society nominated the library as an Asset of Community Value. After careful consideration, Folkestone & Hythe District Council has agreed to list it.
- [A Victorian Super Head, the Recluse of Folkestone and an Alderman with a Vision](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/a-victorian-super-head-the-recluse-of-folkestone-and-an-alderman-with-a-vision/) - The Society nominated the library as an Asset of Community Value. After careful consideration, Folkestone & Hythe District Council has agreed to list it.
- [A Cemetery Tour with Afternoon Tea](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/a-cemetery-tour-with-afternoon-tea/) - A guided tour by Friends of Folkestone Old Cemetery. ABOUT THE TOUR With so many Folkestone residents laid to rest in the cemetery, there are naturally many stories to be uncovered. Join us to have a stroll around the cemetery to hear some of these stories, find some well-known local names and see the flora
- [Talk: A Remarkable Woman / Tour of Masonic Centre](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/talk-a-remarkable-woman-tour-of-masonic-centre/) - Saturday 28th June 2pm for 2:30 start. Location: The Masonic Centre, Grace Hill. Please notice the change of venue and the Masonic Centre is not wheelchair accessible. See poster and events page for more details. For more details, see the event page
- [Coffee Afternoon & Folkestone Live](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/coffee-afternoon-folkestone-live/) - Thursday 12 Jun 3-5pm at the Community Room on the Bayle For more details, see the event page
- [Annual General Meeting May 2025](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/annual-general-meeting-may-2025/) - Saturday 31st May 2025 10am at the Cornerstone Centre. For more details, see the event page
- [Coffee Afternoon with Reading Literacy mini talk](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/coffee-afternoon-with-reading-literacy-mini-talk/) - Thursday 8 May - The Community Room, 19 The Bayle. 3-5pm (mini talk at 3.30pm) FREE ENTRY & REFRESHMENTS For more details, see the event page
- [Walk and Talk: Folkestone’s Lost Heritage](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/walk-and-talk-folkestones-lost-heritage/) - More information at https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/folkestones-lost-heritage/ Meet at The Community Room, 19 The Bayle, Folkestone, CT20 1SQ departure at 2:00pm meet at least 10 minutes before. Refreshments will be served afterwards.
- [Talk: Defence of Kent Part 2 - 29th March 2pm](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/talk-defence-of-kent-part-2-29th-march-2pm/) - More information at https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/defence-of-kent-during-the-napoleonic-wars-part-2/ Doors open at 2:00pm for a 2:30pm start. Refreshments will be served.
- [Talk: Elizabeth Fry - 22nd Feb 2pm](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/talk-elizabeth-fry-22nd-feb-2pm/) - More information at https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/elizabeth-fry/ Doors open at 1:45pm for a 2:15pm start. Refreshments will be served. ABOUT THE VENUE The Back Hall is located within the Cornerstone Centre, formerly the United Reformed Church, next to Folkestone Central station. It is located on Castle Hill Avenue, near the junction with Cheriton Road. From the main entrance
- [Talk: Community 50/50 25th Jan 2pm](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/talk-community-50-50-25th-jan-2pm/) - ABOUT THE TALK After an introduction, there will be a 50/50 presentation - Jon O'Connor talking about his 50 years spent working with communities and schools, and what he has learnt from this work. This will be followed by a Q&A panel session on the topic of 2025 - challenges for our community featuring Officer and Councillor representation from Folkestone
- [Talk: Flourishing Folkestone 30 November - NEW TIME: 3pm](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/talk-flourishing-folkestone-30-november-2pm/) - The Old Folkestone Cemetery in Cheriton Road was opened in 1856 and has around 15,000 graves – many with double burials. It hosts 45 Commonwealth War Graves and three Victoria Cross recipients. There is a Cross of Sacrifice and two Grade II Listed memorials – one for the Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) and another to
- [The first Son et Lumière event organised by the New Folkestone Society is a resounding success](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/the-first-son-et-lumiere-event-organised-by-the-new-folkestone-society-is-a-resounding-success/) - Despite a damp night, around 200 people joined Folkestone’s Town Mayor, Councillors, representatives of the Nepalese and Filipino Community and many other communities for an evening procession from outside The Grand on The Leas down to the Harbour Arm. The new “Son et Lumiere” event was organised by the New Folkestone Society (NFS) who wish
- [Remembrance 'Son et Lumiere' 9th November 5:45pm](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/remembrance-son-et-lumiere-9th-november-545pm/) - More details
- [October 2024 Newsletter](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/october-2024-newsletter/) - Welcome to our October update for the New Folkestone Society, letting you know what is happening across the district and what we are doing to make the Folkestone area a better place to work and live. We have lots of events in the next few weeks especially the "Son et Lumière Remembrance Parade" where we
- [June 2024 Newsletter](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/june-2024-newsletter/)
- [July 2024 Newsletter](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/july-2024-newsletter/) - Welcome to our July update for the New Folkestone Society, letting you know what is happening across the district and what we are doing to make the Folkestone area a better place to work and live. In this issue: What's On & Events From Our Friends KCC starts a muddled, confused consultation on Grace Hill Library.
- [September 2024 Newsletter](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/september-2024-newsletter/) - Welcome to our September update for the New Folkestone Society, letting you know what is happening across the district and what we are doing to make the Folkestone area a better place to work and live. In this issue: Talk: Folkestone's Victorian Pier Library Update Planning System Changes Repair and Recycle Roman Painted House What's
- [Raising Big Issues with FHDC](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/raising-big-issues-with-fhdc/) - Do you have an issue that is affecting residents across the district that the council needs to look at? FHDC are asking for topics to discuss at the 'Scrutiny Committee' on 23rd April 2024. They need to be the large issues affecting the District. Previous issues have included: Levelling Up Fund, Southern Water, Operation Brock
- [Will new planning system solve the housing crisis?](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/will-new-planning-system-solve-the-housing-crisis/) - The Government has vowed to "get Britain building again" and has proposed reforms to the planning system. We want the opinions of local people on the changes.
- [The heritage value of a saggy old cloth cat](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/the-heritage-value-of-a-saggy-old-cloth-cat/) - On the 50th anniversary of children's tv show Bagpuss, Mark Hourahane looks at how a saggy old cloth cat can teach us the value of intangible cultural heritage
- [CPZ proposal causes controversy in Cheriton](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/cpz-proposal-causes-controversy-in-cheriton/) - Hundreds of residents crammed into Cheriton Baptist Church on 9 April to give their opinions on the proposed CPZ in Cheriton.
- [August 2023 - Update](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/august-2023-update/) - Despite the holiday season, August has been another busy time for the New Folkestone Society. The Committee met to discuss the Harbour Arm developments and prepared a response to the consultation on behalf of our members and the wider Folkestone community. Our survey is online at https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/harbour-plan-survey/ until mid October with nearly 900 surveys already
- [Community News for November](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/community-news-for-november/) - We have just sent out our first company of the New Folkestone Community News. You can view the latest version here or sign up to receive the newletter next month here. This issue includes an update on the Harbour Development including some first survey results, progress on the 'Save Our Library' campaign, information on the
- [Community News for December](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/community-news-for-december/) - We have just sent out our first company of the New Folkestone Community News. You can view the latest version here or sign up to receive the newletter next month here. This issue includes an update on the Harbour Development, an update on the 'Save Our Library' campaign, review of 2023 and more... Read the
- [Walking with Ghosts - Feedback Needed](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/walking-with-ghost-feedback-needed/) - The team behind Walking with Ghosts need your feedback so the event can return next year. Please give feedback at https://forms.office.com/r/34DcmRvPuf Image Source: Gateway Partnership - https://www.gatewayspartnership.org.uk/walking-with-ghosts
- [TALK: 25/11 - AN AFTERNOON WITHTHE LEECH OF FOLKESTONE](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/talk-25-11-an-afternoon-withthe-leech-of-folkestone/) - A talk & scene from the play by FPAC Many of you will have heard of the Ingoldsby Legends, published under the pen name Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Hall. “The World, according to the best geographers, is divided into Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Romney Marsh” is a quote from one of the stories –
- [Talk: Stealing from the Saracens](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/talk-how-islamic-architecture-shaped-europe/) - How Islamic architecture shaped Europe Saturday 30 September, 2pm for 2.30pm start For details, see the event page.
- [NFS Visit to Stelling Minnis Windmill and Museum ](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/nfs-visit-to-stelling-minnis-windmill-and-museum/) - On Saturday 29 July, the Society enjoyed a great day out at the Stelling Minnis Windmill and Museum, with a delicious cream tea in the sunshine followed by a superb and expertly delivered tour.
- [Saving Grace (Hill)](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/saving-grace-hill/) - The New Folkestone Society is campaigning with community groups to save Folkestone Library at Grace Hill. Meetin 23rd March 2023.
- [Folkestone Library listed as Asset of Community Value](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/folkestone-library-listed-as-asset-of-community-value/) - The Society nominated the library as an Asset of Community Value. After careful consideration, Folkestone & Hythe District Council has agreed to list it.
- [Visit: Stelling Minnis - 29th July 13:00](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/visit-stelling-minnis/) - Visit to Stelling Minnis Windmill and museum. For more information see our events page
- [The Marine Heritage of the Dover Sector in the First and Second World War](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/the-marine-heritage-of-the-dover-sector-in-the-first-and-second-world-war/) - Join us to learn about our marine heritage. For full details, see the event page.
- [From Bobbys to Folca](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/from-bobbys-to-folca/) - Join us to learn the story of Folkestone's favourite former department store, as told by local historian and author Vince Williams. For full details, see the event page.
- [Civic Day 18 June 2022](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/civic-day-18-june-2022/) - New Folkestone Society is hosting Civic Day, an initiative set up by Civic Voice in 2011 to encourage people to engage in conversation about the future of their high streets and communities, with the vision of a society where everyone can say “I am proud of where I live!”Whilst the Society’s remit is Folkestone, Cheriton
- [Sunflower House Coffee Morning](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/sunflower-house-coffee-morning/) - To meet members of the Committee, discuss any matters you would like to raise, get an update on our Folca survey and have a short discussion on why heritage matters, come to the Sunflower House Coffee Morning on Friday 21 October.More information can be found on the event page.
- [Folca survey](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/folca/) - We conducted a survey at the Folkestone Air Display. The survey is now available online here. Following the survey being featured as the headline article in the 21 September issue of Folkestone & Hythe Express, we will keep it open until 30 September 2022 to enable readers to participate.

## Pages

- [New Folkestone Society <br/><em>A Voice for the Community</em>](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/) - The New Folkestone Society exists to foster an awareness of our local environment and amenities and to encourage their conservation, promoting Pride in Place.
- [Son et Lumière Remembrance Parade](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/remembrance/) - To remember those brave people who passed through Folkestone, and mindful of wars across the globe today, the New Folkestone Society will host a free parade.
- [Feedback](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/feedback/)
- [Accessibility statement](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/accessibility-statement/) - Accessibility Statement for https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/ New Folkestone Society is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. Conformance status The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) defines requirements for designers and developers to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. It defines
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/privacy/) - The New Folkestone Society Privacy Policy - updated 2 February 2025 - sets out what information the Society collects and your data protection rights.
- [Donate or Pay NFS](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/donate-or-pay-nfs/) - If you need to pay us or donate to the NFS then please follow the instructions below. If this is for membership please visit this page instead Payment By BACS/Online Payment Method 1: Quick Payment Method Simply click on this link to the Natwest Payit Website to have all the details below set up for
- [Christmas dinner](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/christmas/) - Thank you for your interest in the New Folkestone Society anniversary dinner on Monday 19 August at the British Lion. Please fill out the booking form
- [Anniversary dinner](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/dinner/) - Thank you for your interest in the New Folkestone Society anniversary dinner on Monday 19 August at the British Lion. Please fill out the booking form
- [About](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/about/) - The New Folkestone Society was founded in 1974 as a civic society for Folkestone, following the dissolution of the Folkestone Society. The Society has been registered as a charity in England and Wales, number 270922, since 1976.The Society exists to foster an awareness of our local environment and amenities and to encourage their conservation and
- [Be a Campaigner](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/campaigner/)
- [Closed Consultations of Note](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/closed-consultations-of-note/) - The following is a list of closed consultations to keep a record some of the previous consultations for reference. Current consultations can be found on the consultations page. Levelling Up Folkestone - Phases 1 and 2.
- [Levelling Up Folkestone - Phases 1 and 2.](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/closed-consultations-of-note/levelling-up-folkestone-phases-1-and-2/) - ** There are no active consultations open on these phases ** Levelling up phase 1 – Station to Town Centre
- [Society Membership](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/society-membership/) - The New Folkestone Society is a civic society and charity covering Folkestone, Cheriton and Morehall. We aim To boost public interest in the area for tourism, business growth and giving us a great place to live To promote high standards of planning and architecture To secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of
- [Membership Payment Details](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/membership-payment-details/)
- [Join Us](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/join-us/)
- [Harbour Plan Survey](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/harbour-plan-survey/) - The Harbour Plan Survey has now closed with over 1300 responses. We are now processing the data. Thank you to everyone who participated.
- [Contact Us](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/contact-us-2/)
- [Contact Us](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/contact-us/)
- [Locations](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/events/locations/) - CONTENTS
- [Categories](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/events/categories/) - CONTENTS
- [Tags](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/events/tags/) - CONTENTS
- [My Bookings](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/events/my-bookings/) - CONTENTS
- [Keep in Touch](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/keep-in-touch/)
- [Governing Documents](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/governing-documents/) - The New Folkestone Society's main governing document is the Constitution. A review of the Constitution was carried out by the Committee and approved by members at the 2023 AGM.There will be Policies that sit alongside the Constitution in the near future.
- [Directory](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/directory/)
- [Our Community](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/our-community/) - Our communities thrive through participation and co-operation. The Society is keen to work alongside other groups to ensure communities in Folkestone, and across the District, flourish. We will be creating a directory of 'friends' soon.

## Events

- [The Last Maharaja](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/the-last-maharaja/) - Local historian Shay Collyer takes a look at the life of Duleep Singh, including his exile to Britain and his Folkestone connection.
- [History of Coolinge Lane](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/history-of-coolinge-lane/) - Local historian Hilary Tolputt takes a stroll down memory lane - and Coolinge Lane - looking at the road's development. The talk follows the AGM.
- [George Fox: Founder of the Quakers](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/george-fox-founder-of-the-quakers/) - Who was George Fox? Where did the Quakers come from? Author Jean Hatton will take us back to a ‘world turned upside-down’ by the English Civil War to find out!
- [Ministry of Sewage with Michele Sheldon and Mermaid Beach Status](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/ministry-of-sewage-with-michele-sheldon-and-mermaid-bay-status/) - Thursday 12 March 3-5pm The Community Room, 19 The Bayle It is a topic that many are concerned about, but what is being done about the water quality on our beaches? Michele Sheldon was one of seven Ministers of Sewers during the Triennial working at the Ministry of Sewers at Custom House - an artwork
- [Islamesque](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/islamesque/) - Who really built Europe's Romanesque monuments? Diana Darke explores the evidence embedded in medieval monasteries, churches and castles.
- [Coffee Afternoon & Are You Proud of Folkestone?](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/coffee-afternoon-are-you-proud-of-folkestone/) - How do you feel about Folkestone? Come and have your say on your town! What do you think is being done right? What could be done better?
- [History of the Clifton Hotel](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/history-of-the-clifton-hotel/) - Debby Jones takes us on a journey through time - from the hotel’s foundation stones to its position as one of the most prestigious hotels in Folkestone today.
- [Folkestone Fragments: Echoes of Art, Memory & Time Travel by the Sea](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/folkestone-fragments-echoes-of-art-memory-time-travel-by-the-sea/) - Dr Emre Aracı—music historian, composer, and long-time resident of the town—guides us through the elegant remnants of Folkestone’s Edwardian past.
- [Coffee Afternoon & Folke.World mapping project](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/coffee-afternoon-folke-world-mapping-project/) - Join us to learn about the Folke.World project that aims to map community wellbeing and sustainability.
- [Son et Lumière Remembrance Parade 2025](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/son-et-lumiere-remembrance-parade-2025/) - In order to remember those brave people who passed through Folkestone, and mindful of wars across the globe today, the Society will host a free parade.
- [Samuel Plimsoll](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/samuel-plimsoll/) - Sunday Times children's book editor Nicolette Jones takes a look back at Samuel Plimsoll's campaign and later life in Folkestone
- [Coffee Afternoon & 'Folkestone's Future' Legislative Theatre](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/coffee-afternoon-legislative-theatre/) - Come and learn about how you can have your say about Folkestone's future through a short piece of Legislative Theatre over a free coffee!
- [A Cemetery Tour with Afternoon Tea](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/a-cemetery-tour-with-afternoon-tea/) - Join us to have a stroll around the cemetery to hear stories about those buried there, find some well-known local names and see the flora and fauna.
- [A Remarkable Woman - The Early Years of the Folkestone School for Girls](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/a-remarkable-woman-the-early-years-of-the-folkestone-school-for-girls/) - Debby Jones will be telling the story of the early years of the Folkestone School for Girls and its remarkable first headmistress, Miss Edith Ewart.
- [Coffee Afternoon & Folkestone Live](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/coffee-afternoon-folkestone-live/) - Come and learn about the Folkestone Live fringe-style theatre and comedy performance festival over a free coffee!
- [AGM followed by talk - Look Up!](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/agm-followed-by-talk-look-up/) - Following the AGM, Tony Hill will give an interactive talk - 'Look Up!' - taking a virtual tour of Folkestone with a fun quiz element!
- [Coffee Afternoon & Reading Literacy campaign](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/coffee-afternoon-reading-literacy-campaign/) - Come and learn about the campaign to increase reading literacy in local schools and find out how you can volunteer over a free coffee!
- [WALK: Folkestone's Lost Heritage](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/folkestones-lost-heritage/) - Take a walk around Folkestone to explore its heritage architecture that has been retained, lost and may be at risk with the aid of archive photos
- [Coffee Afternoon with Leas Lift Reminisce](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/coffee-afternoon-with-leas-lift-reminisce/) - Share your memories, photographs, postcards, old receipts, tickets, or other memorabilia linked with the Leas Lift over a free coffee!
- [Defence of Kent During the Napoleonic Wars - Part 2](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/defence-of-kent-during-the-napoleonic-wars-part-2/) - Dr. Stephen Summerfield will continue his fascinating insight into Kent's historic role in defending the country from invasion.
- [Elizabeth Fry](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/elizabeth-fry/) - Jean Hatton presents a talk on the life of prison reformer, social reformer and philanthropist Elizabeth Fry and her link with Sandgate and Ramsgate.
- [Flourishing Folkestone](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/flourishing-folkestone/) - Friends of Old Folkestone Cemetery reveal some fascinating stories of the people found in Folkestone Old Cemetery, as well as the wildlife
- [Son et Lumière Remembrance Parade](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/son-et-lumiere/) - In memory of those lost at war, the New Folkestone Society will be hosting a free Son et Lumière parade on Saturday 9 November....
- [Folkestone's 7th Century Royal Family](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/folkestones-7th-century-royal-family/) - The seventh century was an exciting time for Britain. After two centuries of uncertainty and constant danger the country was settling into some sort of order...
- [Folkestone's Victoria Pier](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/folkestones-victoria-pier/) - Martin Easdown and Tony hill explore the fascinating history of the Victoria Pier and how its pier stone was discovered miles away from Folkestone and returned
- [Coffee Afternoon](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/coffee-afternoon/) - Free coffee afternoon with a chance to have your say on planning reforms! Join us at The Community Room on The Bayle for free refreshments at any time between 3 - 5 pm on Wednesday 28 August. We really want to hear your opinions on the Government's announced changes to the planning system, so come
- [Edwardian Picnic](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/edwardian-picnic/) - To celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are hosting an Edwardian Picnic with live brass bands on Sunday 18 August. Music will be performed from 12 - 4.30pm
- [Folkestone's Leas Lift](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/folkestones-leas-lift/) - The Leas Lift team will talk about its future and how the lift will continue to inspire the community, including their fundraising and the planning application.
- [A Folkestone Shop Through Time](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/a-folkestone-shop-through-time/) - Debby Jones looks at the particularly varied history of a former shop in Royal Military Avenue and its previous occupiers.
- [Folkestone's Long-Lost Georgian Theatre](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/folkestones-long-lost-georgian-theatre/) - Jean Baker tells the remarkable story of Sarah Baker (no relation!) and her involvement ​with 'The New Theatre' on The Bayle and other theatres across Kent.
- [A History of Freemasonry in Folkestone](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/a-history-of-freemasonry-in-folkestone/) - Talk: A History of Freemasonry in Folkestone & guided tour of Masonic Hall
- [Heritage and Architecture: A Personal View](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/heritage-and-architecture-a-personal-view/) - Richard Holme gives a personal view, discussing issues such as modern development, sustainability and regeneration of military sites
- [Defence of Kent during the Napoleonic Wars](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/defence-of-kent-during-the-napoleonic-wars/) - Dr Stephen Summerfield is a leading authority on military history, having written many books on the subject. He works closely with the Shorncliffe Trust, giving lectures and tours. He will give a fascinating insight into Kent's historic role in defending the country from invasion, looking at the rich military heritage in Folkestone and the surrounding
- [TALK: AN AFTERNOON WITH THE LEECH OF FOLKESTONE 25/11](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/talk-an-afternoon-with-the-leech-of-folkestone-25-11/) - A talk & scene from the play by FPAC Many of you will have heard of the Ingoldsby Legends, published under the pen name Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Hall. “The World, according to the best geographers, is divided into Europe, Asia, Africa, America and Romney Marsh” is a quote from one of the stories -
- [A Folkestone House Through Time](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/a-folkestone-house-through-time/) - Local genealogist, house historian and historical super sleuth Debby Jones of Gorddinan Consulting is presenting a talk entitled A House through Time, which is based on a property in Broadfield Road. Built in the early years of the twentieth century it and its occupants have shared in much of the history of our town and
- [Talk: Stealing from the Saracens](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/talk-stealing-from-the-saracens/) - This fully illustrated talk will highlight the Arab and Islamic influences in some of Europe's most recognisable landmarks, from Notre-Dame and St Paul's Cathedral to the Houses of Parliament. Ideas and styles from vibrant centres like Damascus, Baghdad and Cairo will be traced, brought in by Medieval Crusaders, pilgrims and merchants. About the Speaker Diana
- [Consultation Deadline: Cheriton to Folkestone Central Station: Proposed walking, wheeling and cycling improvements](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/consultation-deadline-drop-ins-cheriton-to-folkestone-central-station-proposed-walking-wheeling-and-cycling-improvements/) - Consultation Deadline: 1 August 2023 Drop In Events From 1.30pm to 4.30pm - Folkestone Indoor Bowls Club, Cheriton Rd, CT19 5JU 11 July 2023 From 6pm to 8pm - Folkestone Indoor Bowls Club, Cheriton Rd, CT19 5JU 12 July 2023 Full Details: https://letstalk.kent.gov.uk/cheriton-to-folkestone-proposed-cycling-and-walking-improvements
- [TALK: Civic Day - History of Grace Hill Library - Kathmandu Cafe](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/talk-civic-day-history-of-grace-hill-library-kathmandu-cafe/) - Saturday, 17th June 2023 we are offering a FREE presentation will be on ‘The History of Grace Hill Library’ by Debby Jones, Gorddinan Consulting.
- [Visit to Stelling Minnis Windmill and museum - 29th July](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/visit-to-stelling-minis-windmill-and-museum/) - Visit to Stelling Minnis Windmill and Museum for NFS members and friends - Saturday 29 July 2023, 2-5pm. Suggested donation £5. Cream teas £4. CASH ONLY. RSVP.
- [The Marine Heritage of the Dover Sector in the First and Second World War](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/the-marine-heritage-of-the-dover-sector-in-the-first-and-second-world-war/) - Join us to learn the story of our marine heritage and the wrecks in the English Channel. Dr. Antony Firth, MCIfA is an archaeologist with a wider range of interests in marine heritage. In recent years he has been examining the history of the east coast in the First and Second World Wars, including the
- [2023 AGM](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/2023-agm/) - Our AGM will be held on 20 May 2023 at the Cornerstone Centre. Doors open at 1.30pm for a 2pm start. Following the AGM will be a talk, The Grand Revisited, by Emre Araci, detailing the history of one of Folkestone's most famous former hotels. The AGM and talk are free entry for members only.
- [From Bobbys to Folca](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/from-bobbys-to-folca/) - Join us to learn the story of Folkestone's favourite department store. Vince Williams has written a number of local history books, and is one of the Folkestone & District Local History Society's most popular speakers. Vince has recently published a book of the same title, which will be available to purchase at the talk priced
- [New Design within the Historic Environment](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/new-design-within-the-historic-environment/)
- [How Do We Feel About Where We Live?](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/how-do-we-feel-about-where-we-live/) - We are holding a FREE community discussion - How Do We Feel About Where We Live? This takes place at the Back Hall of the Cornerstone Centre (former United Reformed Church), home of South Kent Community Church. This is the Church next to Folkestone Central and the back hall entrance is opposite the corner entrance
- [Literary Folkestone & Sandgate](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/literary-folkestone-sandgate/)
- [Coffee Morning](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/coffee-morning/)
- [Civic Day](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/civic-day/)
- [2022 AGM](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/event/2022-agm/)

## Directory

- [Hythe Civic Society](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/directory/hythe-civic-society/)
- [Go Folkestone](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/directory/go-folkestone/)
- [Folkestone & District Local History Society](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/directory/folkestone-district-local-history-society/)

## Documents

- [Financial Policy Adopted](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/documents/financial-policy-adopted/)
- [Speaker Expense Form](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/documents/speaker-expense-form/)
- [Membership Form](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/documents/membership-form/)
- [Folkestone Parking Strategy survey open letter](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/documents/folkestone-parking-strategy-survey-open-letter/)
- [Expense Claim Form](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/documents/expense-claim-form/)
- [Constitution](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/documents/constitution/)

## Notices

- [NHS Change](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/consultations/nhs-change/) - The NHS has a consultation and you have a chance to comment: Our NHS is broken, but not beaten. Together we can fix it. The NHS has been there for us for over 76 years. But to make sure the NHS is here for the next 76 years, doing all it can to support the
- [KCC Websites Feedback Group](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/consultations/kcc-websites-feedback-group/) - KCC are looking for people to give feedback on their new websites as it is developed. At present there is a quick poll and a signup via email to take part at https://letstalk.kent.gov.uk/kentgovuk-feedback-group
- [Save Folkestone Library Survey](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/consultations/save-folkestone-library-survey/) - The Save Folkestone Library group would welcome your opinion on the future of the library at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/GraceHill/

## People

- [Elio Espana](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/people/elio-espana/)
- [Matthew Sawyer](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/people/matthew-sawyer/)
- [Lindsey Page](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/people/lindsey-page/)
- [Rob Wilson](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/people/rob-wilson/)
- [Pat Cocks](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/people/pat-cocks/)
- [Debby Jones](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/people/debby-jones/)
- [Matthew Jones](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/people/matthew-jones/)
- [Mark Hourahane](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/people/mark-hourahane/)
- [Jane Dobson](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/people/jane-dobson/)
- [Roger Joyce](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/people/roger-joyce/)
- [Tony Hill](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/people/tony-hill/)
- [Harald Gardiner](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/people/harald-gardiner/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/category/uncategorized/)
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- [Campaigns](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/category/campaigns/)
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- [Visits](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/category/visits/)
- [Newsletters](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/category/newsletters/)
- [News](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/category/news/)
- [Events](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/category/events/)

## Tags

- [architecture](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/architecture/)
- [heritage](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/heritage/)
- [campaigns](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/campaigns/)
- [folkestonelibrary](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/folkestonelibrary-2/)
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- [conservationarea](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/conservationarea/)
- [ACV](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/acv/)
- [cultural heritage](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/cultural-heritage/)
- [intangible heritage](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/intangible-heritage/)
- [intangible cultural heritage](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/intangible-cultural-heritage/)
- [folkestone history](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/folkestone-history/)
- [pride in place](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/pride-in-place/)
- [CPZ](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/cpz/)
- [Cheriton](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/cheriton/)
- [consultations](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/consultations/)
- [NPPF](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/nppf/)
- [planning](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/planning/)
- [consultation](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/consultation/)
- [school](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/school/)
- [history](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/history/)
- [history talk](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/history-talk/)
- [masonic centre](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/masonic-centre/)
- [Folkestone School for Girls](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/folkestone-school-for-girls/)
- [Diana Darke](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/tag/diana-darke/)

## Event Categories

- [AGMs](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/events/category/agms/)
- [Consultations](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/events/category/consultations/)
- [Excursions](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/events/category/excursions/)
- [Meetings](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/events/category/meetings/)
- [Talks](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/events/category/meetings/talks/)
- [Coffee Afternoons](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/events/category/meetings/coffee-afternoons/)

## Listing Categories

- [Societies](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/directory-category/societies/)
- [Civic Societies](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/directory-category/civic-societies/)
- [History Societies](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/directory-category/history-societies/)

## Document Categories

- [Governing Documents](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/document-category/governing-documents/)
- [Admin Forms](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/document-category/admin-forms/)
- [Reports / Correspondence](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/document-category/reports-correspondence/)

## Notice Categories

- [Online Consultations](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/consultation-category/online-consultations/)

## Person Categories

- [Committee](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/person-category/committee/)
- [Planning sub-committee](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/person-category/planning-committee/)
- [Portfolio holders](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/person-category/portfolios/)
- [Officers](https://www.newfolkestonesociety.org.uk/person-category/officers/)