Channel Rotary in Folkestone launches 'Friends of Rotary' model, attracting over 70 supporters at inaugural event. New flexible approach boosts community projects and sets national example for modern volunteering.
Channel Rotary's annual foodbank collection at Tesco Cheriton gathered over a tonne of groceries for Shepway Foodbank, supporting five essential services at the Rainbow Centre.
The Channel Rotary's popular charity cycle ride on Romney Marsh is back for its 11th year, starting and finishing at Haguelands Farm in Burmarsh. Participants can choose from 30, 50, or 80-mile routes, with a family treasure hunt option available.
Councillor Lucy McGirr awarded the Town Mayor's Community Awards to Colin Chandler, Flo Peycelon, Tim Geere, and Folkestone Cricket Club for their outstanding voluntary contributions to the community.
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Registration is now open for the 15th Folkestone Coastal 10K, set for May 31. Over 200 runners, aged 15 to 80, have signed up, with virtual options available. The event supports charities like The Gurkha Memorial Fund.
Over 140 quiz enthusiasts gathered at Harvey Grammar School in Folkestone for Channel Rotary's annual Wine & Wisdom event, raising around £2,000 for local charities. The sell-out quiz featured 36 teams tackling diverse questions.
A critical section of the M20 motorway in Kent, used by approximately 130,000 vehicles daily, will shut down overnight. The eastbound exit slip at Junction 11A near Folkestone closes from 6pm Saturday to 4am Sunday, with diversions expected to cause signi
Folkestone holds a Holocaust Memorial Day service in the Garden of Remembrance, led by Rev Chris Johnson. Mayor Lucy McGirr highlights the 'Bridging Generations' theme. Join the community at 11am.
For 50 years, Folkestone Rotary Club's Santa sleigh tour has raised money for over 130 festive food parcels for local families in need. Discover how the community's generosity made 2025 special.
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A woman fraudulently claimed £28k in disability benefits. Secret video showed her mobility contradicted her claims. She received a suspended sentence.
Ray Beaglehole and Nigel Hart from Channel Rotary Club Folkestone have been awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship, Rotary's highest honour, for their outstanding service. Discover their stories.
Four Rotary clubs in Shepway have donated £12,000 to local schools over three years, supporting underprivileged children with essentials like uniforms and school trips. Discover how this community partnership works.
Santa is coming back to Folkestone from Dec 1-17! Meet him at Harbour Arm on Dec 12. Follow the sleigh with live tracker & support local charities.
Folkestone Academy receives four custom-built skateboards from Jackson Civil Engineering for its new skatepark. MP Tony Vaughan visits to see the positive impact on students' development and confidence.
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Folkestone Academy gears up to host the prestigious Rotary Young Chef competition, where Kent's most promising student chefs will battle for culinary supremacy and showcase their creative talents.
