Arts, Culture & Heritage

Last updated: 22/07/2019

The Church of England in Lydd, Greatstone and Dungeness worships God revealed to us in Jesus Christ. We welcome all who seek God, regardless of race, age, gender, or sexual orientation. We affirm that...

Last updated: 21/01/2020

Bayle Music has been presenting concerts of choral and chamber music in Folkestone's historic Parish Church since 2012....

Last updated: 27/08/2019

Join the professional Bright Shadow artists for a stimulating afternoon being creative together. We will sing, get moving and making share stories and laughter in award winning sessions, shown to boos...

Last updated: 26/09/2019

This is a community space offering learning and social acitivities throughout the week. We are fully integrative and most of the events are open to all such as ukelel/art group/bingo/drop-in/hobby gro...

Last updated: 11/09/2019

The Dymchurch and District Heritage Group (DDHG) was formed in January 2010 and aims to further local history research, build an archive and publicise the history of the area. Meetings are held regul...

Last updated: 11/10/2019

We meet once a month, alternating games afternoons with talks, all of which have a visual emphasis, followed by a cup of tea and cake. We also arrange pub lunches for our members four times a year. We...

Last updated: 14/02/2020

We are a local community orchestra who play to a very high standard. We've been giving public concerts in the town and outlying districts for almost 60 years. We usually give three main classical conc...

Last updated: 22/11/2019

The Folkestone and District Family History Society was founded in 1976 to encourage and promote the study of family history in the South East Kent area. It provides advice and assistance to members wi...

Last updated: 13/08/2019

The Folkestone Art Society (FAS) is a not-for-profit, charitable incorporated organisation founded in 1928. It aims to encourage people to take an interest in art and holds members' exhibitions, dem...

Last updated: 12/02/2020

Our camera club is a great place to share your photographs and, if you wish, enter our regular friendly print and digital competitions, where you can learn from the critiques by experienced judges and...

Last updated: 12/09/2019

Consisting of over 100 voices, Folkestone Choral Society is the largest choir in the area and draws members from as far afield as Deal, Canterbury, Ashford and Romney Marsh. We exist as a Charitable ...

Last updated: 12/02/2020

FHRG was formed in December 2016 as an initiative of the Folkestone People's History Centre. The scope of the research and activities has now been extended to cover a broad range of subjects and areas...

Last updated: 23/10/2019

By tapping into their love of sport, Sporting Memories Clubs offer a fun and friendly way of improving the health and wellbeing of older people in Folkestone and the surrounding area. The clubs are...

Last updated: 01/09/2019

The friends play a vital role in supporting Folkestone Museum, by helping to fundraise, organise and support events or assist with outreach activities....

Last updated: 25/08/2019

Registered Charity (No. 1172376) that opens Martello Tower No.24 to the public from Easter to end of October, and arranges bespoke visits for groups at any time of the year....

Last updated: 25/08/2019

Organises concerts and music recitals in St Leonard's Church to raise money to preserve the building and contents...

Last updated: 25/08/2019

Classic car enthusiasts club meeting monthly to discuss old-timer issues. The group also attends nearby rallies as a group, and holds their own on August Bank Holiday Monday....

Last updated: 10/09/2019

Formed in 1965, we are a local amateur art club open to anyone in the Hythe area who likes to create art whether it be drawing, painting or sculpting. We meet fortnightly with demonstrations by profes...

Last updated: 25/09/2019

For Hythe residents who care for Hythe and are interested in its local history and in its future development. We organise town walks, lectures and social events as well as working on projects that imp...

Last updated: 26/08/2019

A non-competitive photographic club welcoming beginners to experts of all ages, using smartphones, tablets and cameras. Meetings are held throughout the year, on the second Thursday of the month, at t...

Last updated: 30/09/2019

We are a casual, fun and relaxed choir made up of adults of all ages who get together once a month for a good sing! There are no auditions or fees and everyone is welcome. We usually perform two conce...

Last updated: 13/02/2020

We aim to raise awareness of all issues surrounding dementia in order to help Hythe become a dementia friendly community, in the hope that this will improve the quality of life for people living with ...

Last updated: 03/09/2019

To foster friendship links with our twin towns of Berck sur Mer, Northern France and Poperinge, Belgium....

Last updated: 01/09/2019

An arts organisation based on Romney Marsh with seven important projects, a Mural Painting Trail, the Romney Marsh Flag, the Romney Marsh Tapestry, European themed art projects, an Artist in Residenc...