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Tree Planting To Mark Appreciation of Queens Service

Posted on December 14, 2021 by admin

At a recent Cabinet meeting, Folkestone & Hythe District Council members agreed to show appreciation for Her Majesty’s 70 years’ service by planting an avenue of trees as part of The Queen’s Green Canopy which is a unique tree-planting initiative … Continue reading →

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Sandgate Racer Wins British Superbike Championship

Posted on October 21, 2021 by admin

Continuing with an amazing season, a stunning result for twenty-year-old Jack Nixon in the British Superbikes, in the Superstock 600 class at Brands Hatch on 20th October. Jack was competing alongside riders from across the globe and 6 manufacturers, for … Continue reading →

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Folkestone Rowing Club Did Us Proud at CARA

Posted on October 20, 2021 by admin

Following a very successful day at the Herne Bay regatta towards the end of August – when the Junior Men and Master’s 50 crews secured the CARA Championship – Folkestone Rowing Club were again prepared and ready to give it … Continue reading →

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Sea Festival Arts & Crafts Fair

Posted on August 12, 2021 by admin
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We knew it all along :)

Posted on July 28, 2021 by admin

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 →

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Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving

Posted on July 21, 2021 by admin

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 →

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Date For Old Fire Station Return To Normal

Posted on June 22, 2021 by admin

The bunting is dusted off, the kettle descaled; the coffee pods ordered, the glasses polished and the fizz on ice. We were ready to open on 3rd July, but in view of the postponement of Freedom Day, we now have … Continue reading →

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Proudly Flying The Seaside Award Flag

Posted on May 20, 2021 by admin

The Seaside Award is a highly valued recognition because it tells local people and visitors who visit the coast that a beach awarded the Seaside Award has achieved certain high standards of safety and cleanliness. The great news is – … Continue reading →

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Zoe Varian

Posted on April 28, 2021 by admin

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

Posted on April 9, 2021 by admin

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 →

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Sandgate Sea Festival Is ON

Posted on March 25, 2021 by admin

It has been the strangest 12 months that anyone can remember – but some form of normality will resume with the annual Sandgate Sea Festivals return on August bank holiday 2021. We are so pleased to confirm that we can … Continue reading →

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Sandgate Society Community Wall of Fame

Posted on February 11, 2021 by admin

These are difficult and trying times, but it is heartening to hear more and more stories of local people stepping up to help in so many different ways. The Sandgate Society is therefore seeking nominations for those people who you … Continue reading →

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Sandgate CCTV System Commissioned and Live

Posted on February 11, 2021 by admin

Sandgate Parish Council is delighted to have completed the installation of the Sandgate CCTV system. The system covers much of the length of Sandgate High Street, Castle Road Car Park, Golden Valley Shopping Centre and Sandgate Park. The multi-camera recording system has been funded from … Continue reading →

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Kent – Very High Alert

Posted on November 26, 2020 by admin

Central government has announced that Kent will be in Tier 3 (very high alert), meaning the restrictions outlined in the briefing (click on link) below will come into effect next Wednesday (2 December). National COVID-19 rules apply in the district … Continue reading →

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Ask your question at latest virtual session

Posted on October 14, 2020 by admin

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 →

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Asylum Seekers – Concerns Addressed?

Posted on October 7, 2020 by admin

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 →

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Flood Warning Training

Posted on October 5, 2020 by admin
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Notice Of Vacancy

Posted on August 25, 2020 by admin

Notice is hereby given that a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Parish Council. If by 3 September 2020 a request for an election to fill the vacancy is made in writing to: The Returning OfficerFolkestone … Continue reading →

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Paying Respect To Robert Bliss

Posted on August 25, 2020 by admin

The funeral of Robert Bliss will take place on Tuesday 1st September. Sadly, due to the ongoing Covid restrictions, the ceremony is limited to 30 invited guests only. However, Robert’s cortege will be pass along Sandgate High Street and Esplanade from Folkestone … Continue reading →

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Robert Bliss

Posted on August 11, 2020 by admin

It is with huge sadness that Sandgate Parish Council learned of the sudden death of our friend and Vice-Chairman Robert Bliss on Monday. Robert was Chairman of Sandgate Parish Council from 2011 until May this year, serving longer than all … Continue reading →

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