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The Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastADE DAWKES CHATS WITH HIS CO-COMMENTATOR CHARLIE PRESCOTT ON RADIO FOLKESTONE ABOUT FOLKESTONE INVICTA F.C. MATCHDAYS.2025-01-0942 min
The Business PartnerNovember 2024: Fashion Designers of FolkestoneZoe, Tomas, and Janet join Kay McLoughlin to discuss Folkestone's underground fashion scene.The Business Partner is broadcast on Radio Folkestone every Tuesday and Saturday, sponsored by The Workshop on Tontine Street, Folkestone.The Workshop is a local business that offers a warm and welcoming community and serviced office space, allowing your business to thrive and create. With office spaces for 2-10 people, super-fast free Wi-Fi, Audio Studio, Networking events, meeting and breakout rooms, and so much more, it's only a short walk from Folkestone Central Station.Find out more about The Workshop at...2024-11-1211 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastTERRY AND LINDA HARDIE CHAT ABOUT THE OPEN DAY AT THE FOLKESTONE INDOOR BOWLS CLUB AND RAY JOHNSON ABOUT THE FOLKESTONE HALF MARATHON2024-09-2638 minThe Business PartnerSeptember 2024: The Property MarketThis month, Kay talks to local estate agents about the Folkestone and Hythe area's current residential and commercial property market.The Business Partner is broadcast on Radio Folkestone every Tuesday, sponsored by The Workshop on Tontine Street, Folkestone.The Workshop is a local business that offers a warm and welcoming community and serviced office space, allowing your business to thrive and create. With office spaces for 2-10 people, super-fast free Wi-Fi, Audio Studio, Networking events, meeting and breakout rooms, and so much more, it's only a short walk from Folkestone Central Station.Find out...2024-09-1715 minThe Business PartnerApril 2024: The State of Retail in Folkestone & Surrounding AreasElle from Sandgate Deli, Stacy from The Workhouse in Guildhall Street, and Rachel from Pot and Vessel join Kay to talk about retail in Folkestone and Kent.The Business Partner is broadcast on Radio Folkestone every Tuesday and Saturday, sponsored by The Workshop on Tontine Street, Folkestone.The Workshop is a local business that offers a warm and welcoming community and serviced office space, allowing your business to thrive and create. With office spaces for 2-10 people, super-fast free Wi-Fi, Audio Studio, Networking events, meeting and breakout rooms, and so much more, it's only a short...2024-04-2719 minThe Business PartnerMarch 2024: How To Make Art Pay The BillsKay Mcloughlin hosts this month's edition, with guests Shane Record, Kate Knight, and Georgia and Fabia from Bloom & Whimsy to discuss how artists are paid.The Business Partner is broadcast on Academy FM every Monday and Saturday afternoons, sponsored by The Workshop on Tontine Street, Folkestone.The Workshop is a local business that offers a warm and welcoming community and serviced office space, allowing your business to thrive and create. With office spaces for 2-10 people, super-fast free Wi-Fi, Audio Studio, Networking events, meeting and breakout rooms, and so much more, it's only a short walk...2024-03-2313 minThe Business PartnerDecember 2023: The 'Shop Local' economy at ChristmasJane Barlow finds out about the economy of "shop local" for Christmas in Folkestone. She speaks to Ben Braudy from East Cliff Creatives, Emma from the All Aboard Collective, Jack from County Fayre, and Andy Page from Dog Deli in the Harbour Arm Market.The Business Partner is broadcast on Academy FM every Monday and Saturday afternoons, sponsored by The Workshop on Tontine Street, Folkestone.The Workshop is a local business that offers a warm and welcoming community and serviced office space, allowing your business to thrive and create. With office spaces for 2-10 people, super-fast...2023-12-1914 minThe Business PartnerOctober 2023: How Music Benefits Business in FolkestoneJane Barlow speaks to Tim & Sophia from Folkestone Music, Geraldine Zanaska from Compass Music, and Chris Smith from Chambers.The Business Partner is broadcast on Academy FM every Monday and Saturday afternoons, sponsored by The Workshop on Tontine Street, Folkestone.The Workshop is a local business that offers a warm and welcoming community and serviced office space, allowing your business to thrive and create. With office spaces for 2-10 people, super-fast free Wi-Fi, Audio Studio, Networking events, meeting and breakout rooms, and so much more, it's only a short walk from Folkestone Central Station....2023-10-3039 min
Cooking on a Shoestring PodcastEpisode 7 - Sizzling StirfryThis week learn to make a great stir-fry on a budget! Our podcast is supported by Folkestone & Hythe District Council, and is recorded in the TurnerStone Cooking on a Shoestring classes held every Tuesday at Folkestone Academy.2023-03-1506 minCooking on a Shoestring PodcastEpisode 5 - Cottage PieThis week's meal on a budget is Cottage Pie - in this case with soya mince although you can use other types! Thanks to Folkestone & Hythe District Council for supporting the Turnerstone Cooking on a Shoestring Podcast, produced by 105.9 Academy FM Folkestone.Ingredients:Soya protein mince - 1 x bag fresh or frozenPepper - 1 x bellFrozen peas - 1 cupMushrooms - 3-4 close cupCarrot - 1Potatoes - 2-3 mediumBeef/vegetable stock cubes - 2Gravy granules - 1 tbs½ pint of waterSalt and pepperWorcestershire sauce...2023-03-0306 minThe Business PartnerFebruary 2023Folkestone has won £19.8M from the government's Levelling Up fund, for changes in the Town Centre. Dave Sharp speaks to Cllr David Monk, Leader of Folkestone & Hythe District Council. and Lisa Highton, Secretary of Folkestone Town Team about the proposed changes.2023-02-0635 minCooking on a Shoestring PodcastEpisode 2 - Chicken CurryAcademy FM's Kay McLoughlin learns how to make Chicken Curry at the Turner Stone 'Cooking on a Shoestring' class. See Folkestone Academy social media for how to sign up for all Turner Stone after-school classes and events. Thanks to Folkestone & Hythe District Council for supporting this podcastIngredients:Chicken (fresh or frozen - portion per person 500 g (1 lb)onions - 2 mediumpotato -1 mediumChickpeas - 1/2 can 200g, drainedfresh spinach - 3 handfuls (6 frozen balls)garlic - 2 clovesoil - 2 tbspcurry powder - 1 rounded dessert spoon (according to taste)2023-01-2613 minCooking on a Shoestring PodcastEpisode 1 - Veggie Chilli Con CarneAcademy FM's Kay McLoughlin learns how to make vegetarian Chilli con Carne at the Turner Stone 'Cooking on a Shoestring' class. See Folkestone Academy social media for how to sign up for all Turner Stone after-school classes and events. Thanks to Folkestone & Hythe District Council for supporting this podcast.SOYA PROTEIN CHILLI CON CARNEOnions - 1Garlic - 2 clovesOil - 1 tbspSoya protein - 250g (0.5 lb)Carrot - 1, gratedWater - 375 ml (¾ pt)Tomato purée - 2 heaped tbspChilli powder & cumin powder: ½ - l level tsp each - to...2023-01-1811 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey brings you a round up of Sports News from the Folkestone and Hythe Region.2022-11-1103 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey brings you Sports News from the Folkestone and Hythe District2022-10-1902 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastKevin Daly reports on Folkestone Invicta and The Optimists plus a London Marathon Special.2022-10-0706 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastKevin Daly brings you Sports News from the Folkestone and Hythe region.2022-10-0304 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastKevin Daly brings you the Sports News from the Folkestone and Hythe District2022-09-2304 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastKevin Daly brings you a Sports Round Up from the Folkestone and Hythe Region.2022-09-1604 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey brings you Sports News from the Folkestone and Hythe Region.2022-09-0902 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey brings you Sports News from the Folkestone and Hythe region.2022-08-2602 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey brings you Sports News from the Folkestone and Hythe Region2022-08-1902 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey brings you the Sportsnews from the Folkestone and Hythe region.2022-08-0503 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey brings you the local Folkestone and Hythe Sports news.2022-07-2903 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey brings you the Sports News from the Folkestone and Hythe Region2022-07-1503 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey brings you the latest Sports news from the Folkestone and Hythe dustrict2022-07-0803 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey brings you the Sports News from the Folkestone and Hythe region.2022-07-0103 min
The Folkestone PodcastFolkestone Podcast Special - Dungeness & Nuclear PowerDoes Dungeness have a nuclear future? Dave Sharp speaks to our Member of Parliament Damian Collins, and the Leader of Folkestone & Hythe District Council, David Monk.2022-06-2818 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey brings you Sports News from the Folkestone and Hythe District2022-06-2404 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey brings you Sporting news from the Folkestone and Hythe region2022-06-1803 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey reads the Sports news from the Folkestone and Hythe area2022-06-1804 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey brings you Sports News from the Folkestone and Hythe region.2022-05-2004 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey brings you the Sports News from the Folkestone and Hythe region2022-05-1305 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey brings you the latest Sports News from the Folkestone and Hythe region2022-05-0602 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey brings you the latest sports news from around the Folkestone and Hythe District.2022-04-2903 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastKevin Daly brings you the local Sports News from the Folkestone and Hythe region.2022-04-2203 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastKevin Daly brings you the sporting news from the Folkestone and Hythe region.2022-04-1503 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey brings you Sports news from the Folkestone and Hythe region.2022-04-0802 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey brings you the latest Sports news from the Folkestone and Hythe region.2022-04-0102 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey brings you the Sports news from around the Folkestone and Hythe District.2022-03-2503 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastHarry Carey reads out the local Sports News from around the Folkestone and Hythe District.2022-03-1802 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastRoss Hoare brings you all the local sports news for the Folkestone and Hythe district.2022-03-1103 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastRoss Hoare brings you all the latest sports news for the Folkestone and Hythe Region.Sports news for the Folkestone and Hythe region including Football,Rugby,Hockey and Road Running.2022-03-0402 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastKevin Daly chats to Tessa from the Folkestone Sports Centre+a round up of local sport in our area.2022-02-0317 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastKevin Daly chats to Sammy Brough about Palace F.C and Terry Dunham about Darts in Folkestone.2022-01-1420 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastKevin Daly chats to Mark Santer about Folkestone Rugby Club Ladies Section+other local sport.2021-12-1018 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastKevin Daly chats with Tessa from the Folkestone Sports Centre and Les from Hourglass Fitness2021-11-0521 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastKevin Daly chats with Ade Dawkes about Folkestone Invicta F.C. media+ lots more local sports news.2021-10-2118 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastKevin Daly chats to Charity runners Ben and Paul then Amy Bumstead from Folkestone Ops Hockey.2021-10-0120 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastKevin Daly chats to Ray Johnson ahead of the Folkestone Half Marathon + loads more local sports.2021-09-2316 minThe Folkestone PodcastLes 'Fruitbat' Carter + Folkestone Open Quarter + Rev Adam Denley (St John's) + Cats Protection2021-09-0655 minThe Folkestone PodcastFolkestone's First Astronaut + RSPCA + Volunteering + A.Dress FashionWe speak to the first Folkestone resident scheduled to go INTO SPACE! Plus we hear about the work of campaign group A.Dress Fashion, the RSPCA, and Kent Coast Volunteers.2021-08-1654 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastKevin Daly chats to one of the Folkestone Park Run Directors Nick Hilditch+local sports news!!2021-08-0519 minThe Folkestone PodcastFolkestone Rescue + Pier Pressure & F51 + Story Map & Fringe Triennial + Martello Building ConsultancyKay talks to Andy from Martello Building Consultancy, and we hear from David Harvey about the work of Folkestone Rescue. We learn about the Pier Pressure skateboarding event (and the F51 building), plus the Story Map - part of the Fringe Triennial.2021-08-0353 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastKevin Daly chats with Claire Gravener from the Folkestone Ski Race Club+Local Sport Updates2021-07-2318 minThe Folkestone PodcastFolkestone Triennial 2021 SPECIALA special programme for the Triennial, featuring curator Lewis Biggs, Creative Folkestone Chief Executive Alastair Upton, and artists Jyll Bradley, Morag Myerscough, Hoycheong Wong, Simon Davenport, and Jacqueline Ponsolet2021-07-2134 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastListen to Sally Watkins from Folkestone Rowing Club +Steve Hunt from Sene Valley Golf Club2021-07-0919 minThe Folkestone PodcastRed Arrows + Bin collection disruption + Library Heritage Room + Grow ShepwayCllr David Monk, Leader of FHDC on disruption to bin collections, and the Red Arrows coming to Folkestone. And we hear about the new Library Heritage Room, Ann McGovern's marathon fundraising, and the new Grow Shepway website listing allotments, and where to pick your own fruit & veg2021-07-0245 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastInterviews with Jon Morton from Folkestone Rugby club + Francesca from Hourglass Fitness HawkingeKevin Daly chats with Jon Morton from Folkestone Rugby Club and Francesca O'Connor from Hourglass Fitness Hawkinge plus a round up of sport from the Folkestone and Hythe region.2021-05-2922 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastKevin Daly chats to Ray Johnson about the Folkestone Coastal 10K+Local Sports Round Up.Kevin Daly chats to Ray Johnson about the Folkestone Coastal 10K plus news on Football,Cricket,Bowls,Road Running,Rowing,Race Cycling,Basketball and a Referees report on an Under 14s Ladies Cup Final!!2021-05-2118 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastKevin Daly chats to Ray Johnson about the Folkestone Coastal 10K+Local Sports Round Up.Kevin Daly chats to Ray Johnson about the Folkestone Coastal 10K plus local Sports News including Football,Cricket,Bowls,Race Cycling,Road Running,Rowing including a Referees report on an Under 14s Ladies Cup Final.2021-05-2114 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastKevin Daly chats with Mark Hinton from the Shepway Sports Trust + Round Up of Local Sports NewsKevin Daly chats with Mark Hinton from the Shepway Sports Trust about mixing Sport and Education plus a round up of Sporty News from the Folkestone and Hythe region.2021-05-1414 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastThe Folkestone and Hythe Sports Podcast + Interview with Sarah Green + Local Sports Updates.Kevin Daly chats with School Sports Organiser Sarah Green from the Shepway Sports Trust plus a round up of local Sports News from the Folkestone and Hythe region.2021-05-0718 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastSports Podcast_Week 15 (1)Kevin Daly chats with Folkestone Invicta FC Manager Neil Cugley + and Hourglass Hawkinge Fitness Instructor Francesca O'Connor + news of Sports Clubs reopening on the AcademyFM Sports Show.2021-04-2022 minThe Folkestone PodcastFolkestone Triennial & Beach Huts + Papyrus suicide charity + Running events + Re:Stock refill & low-waste shopThanks to our sponsor AW Rail Services :-) In this episode, Creative Folkestone's Alastair Upton on the Triennial, beach-hut artwork and the Book Fesival. We hear about the suicide prevention charity Papyrus. Environmentally-minded local business Re:Stock gives us a tour, and we hear about plans for re-starting local running events.2021-03-1244 minThe Folkestone PodcastSchools re-opening + Folkestone Haven + Romney Marsh biodiversity + saving pubs & barsThanks to our sponsor AW Rail Services :-) In this episode Katy Tibbles from the Folkestone Academy talks about how schools will re-open safely. We hear about the work of The Fifth Continent on the Romney Marsh, and the mental health support work of the Folkestone Haven. And model & pub owner Jodie Kidd talks about the campaign to reduce taxes on pubs.2021-02-2624 minThe Folkestone PodcastFolklore Cocktail Bar + Carers Support East Kent + Census 2021 + Kent Wildlife TrustWe hear about Folkestone's new cocktail bar + the work of Carers Support East Kent and the importance of vaccinating carers + the upcoming national Census + the local work of the Kent Wildlife Trust2021-02-1827 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastAlex Frost tells us about the new Skate Park in Folkestone+LEJOG+Double Marathon Man Richard James2020-11-1916 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastCatch up with Tessa from the Folkestone Sports Centre + Football+ Hockey + Road Running + LEJOG!!2020-11-0614 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastKevin Daly talks to Niamh from Folkestone Rugby Club + Football + Hockey + Beachy Head Marathon2020-10-2921 min
The Folkestone Invicta Podcast2020/21 - Brightlingsea AwayThe latest Folkestone Invicta podcast comes to you from Brightlingsea Regent as goals from Alfie Paxman and David Smith secured a return to winning ways for Invicta.Hear from the manager Neil Cugley, Sammy Moore and some match commentary highlights from Invicta Radio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-2622 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastSports Podcast_17th Sept 2020 + Folkestone Rugby Club +Folkestone Sports Centre + much more!!2020-09-1724 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastSports Podcast-10th Sept 2020 -Babyballet + Sports RoundupKevin 'Sportsferret' Daly chats to Miss Alice from Babyballet Folkestone plus a round up of Football,Cricket,Hockey,Race Cycling,Junior Rugby,Coastal10K,Parkrun and Coastal Tri.2020-09-1114 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports Podcast3rd Sept 2020 - Folkestone Coastal 10 + sports roundupKevin 'Sportsferret' Daly talks to Ray Johnson, Race Director of Folkestone Coastal 10k. Plus we have a roundup of local sport including the latest Invicta matches.2020-09-0314 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports Podcast27th August 2020 - Fitness instructor Jo Thompson + Folkestone Optimist Hockey ClubKevin 'Sportsferret' Daly talks to local fitness instructor Jo Thompson, and Amy Bumstead from Folkestone Optimist Hockey Club, and we hear a roundup of local sport as it comes out of Lockdown.2020-08-2718 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports Podcast20th Aug 2020 - Folkestone On-Time Racing Cycling Team + 3 Hills Sports ParkKev 'Sportsferret' Daly talks to Steve Wilkinson from Folkestone On-Line Racing Cycling Team, and Nick Shaw from 3 Hills Sports Park2020-08-2118 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports Podcast7th Aug 2020 - Folkestone Saints basketball, Sports Fusion summer camps & local sport roundupKevin 'Sportsferret' Daly hears from Folkestone Saints, finds out about Sports Fusion local summer camps, and gives us a roundup of local sport2020-08-0718 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports Podcast31st July 2020 - Folkestone Tennis Club + local sport roundupKevin 'Sportsferret' Daly talks to Chris Hollands from the Folkestone Tennis Club, and we hear a rundown of local sporting activity and success stories2020-07-3113 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports Podcast23rd July 2020 - Folkestone Sports Centre reopening + local sport roundupKevin 'Sportsferret' Daly talks to Tessa Stickler from the Folkestone Sports Centre about their re-opening, and we have a roundup of local sport2020-07-2317 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports Podcast17th July 2020 - Folkestone Running Club + Local Sports UpdateKevin 'Sportsferret' Daly talks to Margaret Whitham from the Folkestone Running Club, and gives us an update of local sport2020-07-1714 minThe Folkestone PodcastCarol Grimes + Save Princes Parade + The Leas LiftOn this episode of The Folkestone Podcast, Sarah speaks to Singer/Songwriter and Activist Carol Grimes about growing up in London, the people in the community who supported her, Rock against Racism and her shock at how the Windrush Generation she grew up with have been treated. We also hear from Save Princes Parade as they prepare to launch an appeal, along with the District Council's response and Sarah finds out more about the Leas Lift CIC - the timeline for re-opening, funding and plans for a new cafe on the site.2020-07-1035 minThe Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastEpisode 2 - Sportsferret talks to Neil Cugley from Folkestone Invicta + Local sport roundupBroadcast on Academy FM on 2nd July 2020. Kevin 'Sportsferret' Daly talks to Neil Cugley from Folkestone Invicta, and rounds up the local sporting action2020-07-0313 min
The Folkestone & Hythe Sports PodcastEp.1 - Local sport roundup + Darren MolloyIn our first episode, Kev 'Sportsferret' Daly talks to Darren Molloy from Folkestone Rugby Club, and we have an update on what's happening in local sport as we come out of lockdown.2020-06-2616 min
The Folkestone Podcast26th June 2020 - Louie Burns tribute + Shane Record's 15 years in Folkestone + Local music venuesIn our first episode, Sarah talks to artist Shane Record about being the first Creative Quarter tenant, and his first 15 years in Folkestone. We hear a moving tribute to local legend Louie Burns. And Chris from The Chambers talks about the music venues writing to the Government about the importance of their survival in a post-Covid world.2020-06-2633 min
Folkestone Virus Update5th June - Coastal Park + Bus services + Pancreatic cancer + Bee Hart YogaVicky talks to Folkestone & Hythe District Council's Cllr Tim Prater on tidying up the Coastal Park. We have an update on bus services from Stagecoach, and Pancreatic Cancer Action on the importance of getting checked out if you suspect cancer. Also, Bee from Bee Hart Yoga on looking after yourself when sat at a desk at home.2020-06-0522 min
Folkestone Virus Update27th May- Directory of food businesses + NFU on the impact on farmers + Folkestone RescueSarah talks to Cllr David Wimble on the council's new directory of food businesses. We hear from the National Farmers' Union about the impact on farmers and their Pick for Britain campaign. And Folkestone Rescue talk about what our beaches are like as lockdown is lifted.2020-06-0122 minFolkestone Virus Update25th May - Folkestone Haven + Creative Folkestone 'Adopt an Artwork' + SAGA Community AmbassadorsSandra talks to Gayle from the Folkestone Haven about their work supporting mental health in the District + Creative Folkestone's Alastair Upton on the 'Adopt an Artwork' initiative + Jane Storm from SAGA on their Community Ambassadors programme.2020-05-2723 min
Folkestone Virus Update20th May- MP Damian Collins on schools, immigration & Key Workers + the hotel industry + Town TeamSarah talks to MP Damian Collins on the controversy surrounding the re-opening of schools, as well as immigration and why some vital workers are not labelled as 'Key Workers. Daniel Sangiuseppe from the Burlington Hotel, and the local Hotel & Catering Assc talks about the impact on business, and coming out of lockdown. Ray Johnson from Folkestone Town Team talks about how businesses in central Folkestone are doing, and the support they've been getting.2020-05-2032 minFolkestone Virus Update18th May Podcast - BNI + Folkestone Rowing Club + visiting hospitals + scrubs sewingChris Simpson from BNI talks about their activities, and support for businesses. Zoe Mond talks about Folkestone Rowing Club's virtual transatlantic race. Helen Sharp on a visit to a hospital - what was it like? Sue Bugden on Ashford , Folkestone & Dover 'Scrubbers' group, sewing scrubs for the William Harvey Hospital.2020-05-1828 min
Folkestone Virus Update1st May - Chambers venue fundraising + Lewis Biggs Triennial + Harbour Arm & FringeSarah talks to Chris from Chambers about fundraising efforts for music venues. Folkestone Triennial curator Lewis Biggs talks about the postponed exhibition. Diane Dever from Folkestone Fringe and the Harbour Arm talks about management & access to the Arm going forward, and this year's Fringe events.2020-05-0127 minFolkestone Virus Update20th April - Shepway Voices & Primary Singers + Abbeywell Vets + Folkestone teenagerHelen Sharp speaks to Mike from Abbeywell Vets about their role during the crisis. We hear from Duncan Moris about the work of Shepway Voices and Shepway Primary Singers. And we speak to Academy FM student presenter Taya about how she's finding lockdown and home learning.2020-04-2019 minFolkestone Virus Update15th April - Town Sprucer + virus Health & Safety support for businessesSarah talks to Alex Maclaren about the role of the Folkestone Town Sprucer during the crisis, and also Mark Swain from Systems 2 Consulting about the support they're providing to businesses managing H&S for workers and customers during the crisis2020-04-1517 minFolkestone Virus Update14th April - Photography portraits of people in lockdown, and valuing the natural environmentZak Waters (Folkestone College - Edge School of Creative & Business) about his photography portrait project of local people in lockdown. Rachel Stickells from The Glassholes of Folkestone Facebook Page about the local natural environment at this time.2020-04-1412 minFolkestone Virus Update7th April - Terry Noakes on our fishing industry + Cllr Stuart Peall on managing waste & recyclingWe find how Folkestone's fishing industry is coping during the current crisis, and how our local 'key workers' in the bin collection and recycling roles are managing.2020-04-0713 minFolkestone Virus Update6th April - Folkestone Haven mental health support centre + challenges faced by small businessesHelen Sharp speaks to Gayle Lowery Jones of the new Folkestone Haven mental health support centre, and Rachel Davenport of Core Therapies on the challenges small businesses face now, and in the next year.2020-04-0616 minFolkestone Virus Update2nd April - MP Damian Collins on fake Coronavirus news + Action on Homelessness + 3 Hills Community HubVicky Eldridge talks to MP Damian Collins about the 'Infotagion' project that aims to stop the spread of fake news. Marian Shipley-Hall from Action on Homelessness Folkestone talks about the increase in people needing support. Nick Shaw from the Community Hub talks about setting up this vital support centre at 3 Hills Sports Park.2020-04-0218 minFolkestone Virus Update31st March - A Folkestone nurse on GP services + a frontline doctor on how hospitals treat CV19A nurse from a Folkestone GP practice talks about how to use local GP services and the local CV19 situation. And, a frontline NHS doctor tells us what happens to you if you're hospitalised with Coronavirus.2020-03-3115 minFolkestone Virus Update30th March - Who is most at risk & how the virus affects you + Community Hub supporting local peopleDr Trisha McNair explains how the virus works to affect people, and who is most at risk... and it's by no means only the elderly. Also, Cllr Jenny Hollingsbee explains what the new Community Hubs do to support local residents via 3 hotlines for Folkestone, Hythe, and the Romney Marsh2020-03-3014 minFolkestone Virus Update25th March - Advice about benefits & job losses + Folkestone Mayor + local schools' Home Learning workAdvice from the Dept of Work & Pensions for people who have recently lost their job, about accessing benefits, and the current situation for the Self Employed. Folkestone Mayor Jackie Mead updates us on the Community Hub, and her request for people's utility bills to be cancelled. Seamus Murphy from Turner Schools talks about who is eligible to come to school, and how schools are supporting home learners.2020-03-2517 minFolkestone Virus Update23rd March - MP Damian Collins on progress in Paliament + Age UK's local action + RSPCA advice for pet owners in isolationWe hear from our MP Damian Collins, Ian from Age UK Folkestone, Lucy from the RSPCA, and Matthew Arnold from Stagecoach.2020-03-2315 min