After a successful career in academia, Cathie Wallace decided to write a memoir about living in the flats – The Orchard – in leafy and ever-changing Ealing in West London which had been her home for nearly 45 years. She took the decision to self-publish and her book, Orchard Stories, appeared in 2025. In conversation […]
Series promoted by the Friends of the Music of Holy Trinity Folkestone Organ Recital Peter Davis Organist, Uppingham School, Rutland All admission by programme The doors and Bar open half an hour before each recital £15 on the door FOM members £12 - […]
Peter Davis - Organist, Uppingham School, Rutland The doors and Bar open half an hour before each recital. Card or cash payments accepted. Admission by programme £15 on the door FOM members £12 Children free.
Join us for an evening of Greek Rembetika, Early Music, Macedonian folk, and Indian Bhangra. An unforgettable musical journey with two fantastic musicians. Iqbal Khan Pathan and Mark Turauskis will bring you a unique collection of sounds which celebrates blues as ma worldwide phenomenon. Iqbal was born in Uganda but moved to England at the […]
The Triennial includes 18 artists from more than 15 countries will create artworks that explore the ground beneath our feet. Read about the chosen artists and their work on the Creative Folkestone website. Look out for the full programme of talks, tours, films and more. Special opening events. All free. Customs House, Folkestone Harbour Visit the […]
6pm till late Opening Party, Payers Park, behind Quarterhouse Celebrate the opening of the Folkestone Triennial with an evening of music, dancing, food and more. Free event, open to all.
PART OF FOLKESTONE HARBOUR 2025 FREE SUMMER CINEMA Sam is a modern-day Cinderella working in her stepmother’s diner. She falls for a charming pen pal, unaware he’s the school’s most popular boy. When they plan to meet at the Halloween dance, she must choose between staying hidden or revealing her true self.
19 July 2025 | Pottery: Hand-Built Wind Chimes & Garden Bells Join us for our 3 hour pottery workshop led by Trish Bishop, and learn to craft a unique set of wind chimes or bells for your garden. This class is designed for all whether your new or already have some experience, you'll learn techniques […]
18 artists from around the world to reimagine the town through contemporary public art We are excited to share the full list of artists taking part in Folkestone Triennial 2025, which returns from 19 July to 19 October with a new edition titled How Lies the Land? Now in its sixth edition, Folkestone Triennial invites 18 artists from over […]
Folkestone Landmarks and Monuments Society (FLAMS) presents an interactive exhibition of their archival objects relating to the town’s first chalk hill figure, the legendary Folkestone Elephant. Revealing ancient artefacts, folk costumes, rare archive film, and Augmented Reality magick. Local artists Craig Gell and Astrid Goldsmith will be running elephant-themed family workshops to coincide with the exhibition. […]