Monthly Archives: April 2020

Reminder About Essential Role Of Community Hubs

As the number of calls received by the three community hubs based in Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh reached 14,000 a reminder has been issued about their purpose. Set up in March and funded by Folkestone & Hythe District Council … Continue reading

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To Sandgate Society Members

Dear Members Well we are still in lockdown with little hope of an immediate let-up, judging by Boris Johnson’s comments this morning. At least another month. We are very lucky to be in this beautiful part of the world and … Continue reading

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Incredible Response By Folkestone, Hythe And Romney Marsh Communities

A fantastic army of volunteers across Folkestone, Hythe and Romney Marsh has swung into action to meet more than 12,000 requests to help those isolated in their homes due to COVID-19. Volunteers have been giving up their time to help … Continue reading

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Folkestone & District Community Hubs

All three Community Hubs are being supported by Folkestone & Hythe District Council staff and resources. Folkestone Community Hub is being run by the Three Hills Sports Park supported by Citizens Advice and Kent Coast Volunteering Hythe Community Hub is being run by Age … Continue reading

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So, You Are Feeling A Bit Wobbly?

So, are you all feeling a bit wobbly? It sounds like there are an awful lot of people having reactions they don’t really understand. Here is some information and good advice which may help. This was written by a mental … Continue reading

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Kent Council Briefing – Covid 19.

For residents in Kent, we face a huge challenge from coronavirus and its impact on our lives and work. We are committed to ensuring we continue to deliver services – though we recognise that in these challenging times, some of … Continue reading

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New Sandgate Website

Having taken the plunge int0 WordPress and, due to LockDown, now having endless time to sit down and do the work – I have created a new Sandgate website! It will still contain all the information it contained before plus … Continue reading

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Creative Folkestone – Looking After Yourself And Each Other

In these unprecedented times, the creative community is facing challenges that we have never seen before. We must work together to ensure that we can continue to make and create in the future. In a series of news stories on … Continue reading

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Stay Home Save Lives

Information on Coronavirus (COVID-19) for individuals and emergency measures for business. A series of new measures to stop COVID-19 from spreading have just been announced by the Prime Minister. They include staying at home except for a number of very limited purposes … Continue reading

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Gov.uk Covid 19

Stay at home Only go outside for food, health reasons or work (but only if you cannot work from home) If you go out, stay 2 metres (6ft) away from other people at all times Wash your hands as soon … Continue reading

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