A one man show from Giles Croft that is a celebration of Jabez Wolffe who was born in Glasgow in 1876, son of a German-Polish Jewish immigrant jeweller, Samuel Wolffe. He made 22 unsuccessful attempts to swim the Channel from 18 July 1906 to 15 July 1914. He is a peculiarly British form of a sporting […]
Colin Matthews OBE is an English composer of classical music. His works include solo piano pieces, string quartets, ensemble and orchestral compositions. He will be talking about his music, joined by Harry Winstanley, principal flute of the English Chamber Orchestra.
Folkestone New Music invited Colin Matthews one of today’s most distinguished composers. As well as composing, Colin has been involved with a number of major musical projects, such as his collaboration with Derrick Cooke to make the performing version of Mahler’s unfinished Tenth Symphony. He was Benjamin Britten’s assistant in the 1970s, helping the ailing […]
Folkestone History Society 0ffer a talk by Tony Hill. 7.30p.m. for an 8.00p.m. start
Fri 8 Sep, 10am - Sun 10 Sep Sara Trillo’s recent work has evolved from research into dene holes, ancient chalk mines of uncertain age and purpose. She is making sculptural work from clay, textiles, and rope inspired by her, and other peoples, experiences of descending into dene holes.Free EntrySara's website Instagram: @saratrillo
Fri 8 Sep, 7.15pm Come to the PARTY at The Clearing. Join us for the launch of SALT + EARTH 2023: Festival of Landscape, Seascape & The Environment. Hear thoughts by the curators on the growing dynamic between SALT + EARTH and the Kent Downs, ANOB ambition for UNESCO Geopark status whilst raising a glass […]
Come and join us in the annual celebration of Folkestone's Patron Saint, Saint Eanswythe. What can you expect - Opening by choir Various stalls– knitted toys, jewelry, knitted hats etc, paper art. Preloved stall Ukrainian Choir Raffle - who doesn't love a good raffle? All day coffee, tea and cakes Spiritual workshops Kids workshops – […]
Hosted by Folkestone's own Dita Garbo with Drag Race UK stars Victoria Scone and Vanity Milan performing alongside seven drag kings and queens. Tickets priced from £29.43 punkandplume.co.uk@punkandplume
A one hour programme of American music including Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue Heather Sargeson and Marianne Kelly Free with retiring collection in aid of the organ fund.
The long awaited design for the new Reliquary, St Eanswythe's new home will be revealed by its designer . Selected from numerous entries from all over the world we are delighted to introduce the winner, Sophie Hacker, who will explain her plans for this important part of Folkestone's heritage Judy Doherty and Dr Andrew Richardson […]