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Sandgate Walking Tours
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Tales From The Archives: Pubs, Pubs, Hotels & Breweries!
As the village’s public houses start to reopen it’s an opportune time to look back at Sandgate’s long history of drinking! There have been over the years many pubs, clubs and hotels in Sandgate in fact at one time it … Continue reading
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Sandgate Garage Safari
On behalf of the Sandgate Society Dear all Is your garage full of lockdown clear outs? Do you have bags of stuff cluttering up your house just waiting to find a good new home? If the answer is yes then … 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
Sandgate Sea Festival Is ON
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
H G Wells & Spade House
As you are aware the special exhibition planned by the Sandgate Society Archive Team for 21 November 2020 sadly did not materialise due to the pandemic we are going through. It is also looking increasingly unlikely that 2021 will not … Continue reading
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Tonys Fabulous Walking Tours
Tony announced “I am thrilled to report that I have today (3rd Mar) confirmed a second season of walking tours of Sandgate between May and September. I will provide further details over the coming weeks. A comprehensive marketing programme, courtesy … Continue reading
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Sandgate Society Community Wall of Fame
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
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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CIVIC CENTRE SITE IN FOLKESTONE TO BE USED FOR VACCINATIONS
The Civic Centre site in Folkestone is due to be used as a vaccination centre against COVID. Residents will be invited to get the vaccine when it is their turn and advised where they should attend to get their jab.The … Continue reading
Sandgate Road Surgery Vaccination Programm
You may be aware, but just in case, if you are registered at The Sandgate Road surgery in Folkestone, their vaccination programme starts on Monday 11th January. The vaccinations will be given at the Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone … Continue reading
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Sandgate Library – STILL At Your Service
Despite the national lockdown, Sandgate Library continues to offer a limited book “Select and Collect” pick up service. Folkestone, Cheriton & Wood Avenue Libraries are at present all closed but it is possible for library members of any Kent library … Continue reading
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Sandgate Post Office and other stories
HISTORY OF THE EARLY POST OFFICE IN SANDGATE These notes are part of a lengthy study of the early postal history of Sandgate gathered from the Royal Mail Archive and local historical secondary sources. A receiver at Sandgate is … Continue reading
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Sandgate Community Garden Update
Sunday 29th November The celeriac seems to have gone down very well with all the volunteers, and various soup recipes have been exchanged, just the comfort food for the cooler weather – we shall definitely be growing that again next … Continue reading
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All You Need To Know About The Vaccine
The UK has become the first country in the world to approve mass use of a Covid vaccine for people aged 16 and over. Immunisations with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, approved by the British medicines regulator, the MHRA, could start early next … Continue reading
Rural Kent – Update on Restrictions
We are waiting for an official ACRE information update, which will come out to you just as soon as regulations have been set formally by the government. In the meantime, as Kent is now in a tier 3 area, the … Continue reading
Kent – Very High Alert
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
Sandgate Community Garden Awarded – Again!
update written by Sandgate Society Such a contrast to the weather in the last few newsletters, this week we have had some beautiful sunny and warm weather, encouraging more gardeners to get to the garden and make the most of … Continue reading
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Sandgate Society – Latest Tales
For the latest in a series of historical tales about Sandgate village follow this link This month ‘Sea Rescues’ https://sandgatesociety.com/archives/
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District Council: Leaders Question and Answers 28/10
A Zoom call for Questions from the Public and Councillors was held on 28th October – a recording of the call can be found HERE Questions included: What is council doing to help and regenerate shops in the districts High … Continue reading