Archive for April, 2010

Dungeness reception

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

A joint reception between Shepway District Council and Kent County Council at Folkestone’s Quarterhouse on 13 April.  More to follow.

Susan Carey and Robert Bliss

Folkestone Choral Society Concert

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

Good Friday 02 April the Mendelssohn concert by the Folkestone Choral Society.  More to follow.

Susan Carey and John Dennis

Folkestone & Hythe orchestra

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

20 March – a concert by the Folkestone and Hythe orchestra in the United Reformed Church, Folkestone.  More to follow.

The Mayor of Hythe, the chairman of Shepway District Council and the Deputy Mayor of Folkestone

Playing on the railway

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

20 March – opening a new play park at New Romney station on the Romney, Hythe and Dymchurch Railway.  More to follow.

Chris Kirkham, Susan Carey, Sam and John

Pride in Shepway Awards

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

10 March the Pride of Shepway Awards at Folkestone’s Quarterhouse to recognise the contribution of individuals to the local tourism, hospitality and leisure industry.  More to follow.

Meeting the Bishop

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
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Susan Carey with Bishop Trevor

Meeting with the Reverend Trevor Willmott, the new Bishop of Dover on 02 March 2010.  More to follow.

Sea cadets visit Shepway

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Susan Care, Chairman of Shepway District Council and the sea cadets
Susan Carey, chairman of Shepway District Council with the sea cadets

Sea cadet visit 08 March 2010.  Post to follow.

Hawkinge school quizzes the council

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

03 March sees a visit by Hawkinge Primary school pupils to Shepway District Council.  Blog to be updated soon.Viewing the chains

Sea Cadets Annual Naval Parade

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
Inspecting the cadets

Inspecting the cadets

Monday 22nd February and its the Sea Cadets’ Annual Royal Naval Parade at TS Invicta in Shorncliffe.  There are about 60 of us crammed into seats at the back of TS Invicta’s large hall to watch the parade, the inspection and the raising of the flags. 

There are plenty of proud Mums and Dads in the audience along with those of us wearing chains.  The town mayors of Folkestone and Hythe are in attendance as well as the President of the local rotary club.  I’m also pleased to see many people I know from the Royal Society of St George which is supporting the cadets with a £500 grant to equip the band.  Shepway Council Leader, Robert Bliss is here and District Councillors Beaumont, Newlands and Prater. 

The Area Commander has come from Portsmouth for the inspection and he spends time with every cadet asking questions and commenting on appearance.  He then leaves to discuss the inspection and we are invited to have a hot drink which was very welcome as the hall doors had been open for much of the inspection and it is perishing cold.

The next stage of proceedings is ‘Evolutions’ a major one then a minor one.  Evolutions turn out to be … post to be completed soon!

Bears

Young artists wow the council

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010

 Primary school children from Brenzett, Bodsham, Saltwood and Stelling Minnis exhibit their art at Shepway’s Civic Centre from 05 March.  Full post to follow.

 

Some of the exhibits