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Repeat Offender: Maidstone Fraudster Released from Prison Resumes Scamming
A previously convicted fraudster from Maidstone found himself back behind bars after his release from prison. Blake Paterson, who had served time for engaging in fraudulent online car sales, was released on licence in 2022. Unfortunately, he resumed his deceptive … Continue reading
Folkestone Rowing Club
You don’t have to be a rower to belong to Folkestone Rowing Club – Folkestone Rowing Club has a great social scene if you don’t fancy rowing! We have quizzes, raffles, open mic nights as well as theme nights. It … Continue reading
We Need Your Help To Avoid Path Closure
Dear Sandgate Society Members and all Sandgate residents, We need your help please – evidence is needed to avoid an important path closure. There is a path known as Sandy Lane, which goes from the bottom of Hospital Hill up to … Continue reading
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A Community Guide to Supporting Small Businesses
It’s not always easy for smaller local businesses to keep up with bigger, better-known brands. The COVID-19 pandemic was especially challenging for smaller companies, as many of them lacked the large budgets to stay afloat as business declined or was … Continue reading
Family History Talks
There are lots of great talks coming up, given by the Kent Family History Society, including: ‘Making the most of a Will’, ‘Family history storytelling’ and ‘The Poor Law settlement system in East Kent in the 18th century’, and lots of … Continue reading
At Risk From Flooding?
According to the Environment Agency, over five million people in England live and work in properties at risk of flooding from rivers or the sea, whilst more face flood threats from groundwater, surface water, sewers, and reservoirs. At Gocompare, we … Continue reading
Departure of SAGA from Enbrook Park
Dear Sandgate Society Members You will mostly be aware of the recent disturbing news – the departure of Saga from Enbrook Park, Sandgate. We received an email response from the CEO of Saga which is not entirely satisfactory from our … Continue reading
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Queen Elizabeth 1926 – 2022
Monarch of sixteen sovereign states, and head of the Commonwealth of Nations. The UK Mourns: Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. Elizabeth was born in Mayfair, London, as the first child of the … Continue reading
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Flower Artwork Installation at St Pauls
As part of St Paul’s Church 200th anniversary celebrations this June we are creating a knitted flower artwork installation that will be displayed on the steps leading up to St Paul’s. We need a lot of flowers and if you … Continue reading
Featuring The Old Fire Station
This season’s must-have fashion accessory or simply a very nice bag to keep or give to friends and family is now available from The Village Shop or the Old Fire Station both on Sandgate High Street. A huge thank you … Continue reading
Sandgate Community Gardeners Saving Those Spare Plants
Have you ever wondered what happens to the town’s bedding plants when the season is finished? We certainly have, and made some enquiries with Folkestone and Hythe horticultural department that carry out all the summer and winter floral displays all … Continue reading
Jill Is Hanging Up Her Teapot
We would like to say a very big THANK YOU to Jill Partridge who has organised her last Vintage Tea Room during the Sea Festival. Jill has always worked tirelessly in corralling volunteers, accepting lots of mouth-watering homemade cakes and … Continue reading
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We knew it all along :)
A coastal village in Kent has been revealed as the number one trending seaside destination on Airbnb. Sandgate, which is nestled between Folkestone and Hythe, has beaten popular spots Margate and Whitstable as having seen the biggest rise in Brits searching for homes on the … Continue reading
Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving
St Paul’s Church Sandgate Saturday 24th July at 3pm We would like to invite you to a special service on Saturday 24th July. Visitors will be asked to write down the names of those who are no longer with us … Continue reading
Zoe Varian
We regret to inform you of the passing of Zoe. Below is a message from Melanie Chalk, a Friend, Neighbour and fellow Trustee of the Sandgate Heritage Trust : It is with great sadness that I write to tell you that Zoe Varian passed … Continue reading
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Prince Philip – RIP
Message from our local Vicar Bob Dear All, It is with great sadness that we hear the news today that Prince Philip has passed away. May he rest in peace and rise in glory. Prince Philip was such a great … Continue reading
Ask your question at latest virtual session
The latest virtual Q&A session with the Leader of Folkestone & Hythe District Council is to take place later this month. Cllr David Monk – alongside members of the Cabinet – will respond to enquiries in this new digital format … Continue reading
Asylum Seekers – Concerns Addressed?
By Jan Holben On 14th September F&HDC announced that Napier Barracks on the Sandgate and Cheriton border, would be turned into an ‘assessment and dispersal’ open facility for asylum seekers, with the first 25 young males arriving one week later … Continue reading
Why Recycling Is Essential
20 Tips And Tricks This item covers why recycling is essential (incl. the benefits of it) as well as 20 tips and tricks which can help you to make a difference. Recycling has become one of the most critical home … Continue reading
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Inspection Covers – Who Installed the Sanitation?
Dear Fellow Sandgate Society Members and Residents I was taking my daily walk earlier in the month through Sandgate when I noticed an inspection cover which was impressed with the name N O Baker, builder, Sandgate. That’s interesting I thought … Continue reading
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