After a short, but intensive burst of work in London, I was glad to be back in Folkestone on Monday. (The best thing about commuting to London, was the chance to try out the new high-speed service to St Pancras, which is a real treat, compared to the standard train journey. Folkestone is fortunate to [...]

During the FOWSC Summer break we ventured up to the hills surrounding Folkestone and caught some video of a bunch of local paragliders taking advantage of the hot weather and thermals.

The twice-yearly re-distribution of shingle on the beaches between Folkestone and Hythe, is currently underway.  Affecting the beaches from Mermaid’s beach sea wall, westward to Hythe, our beloved FOWSC beach is remains accessible, and swimming continues. I took my camcorder down to witness the shingle-shifting process…

With the Leas Lift no longer in service, and the steps up from the Cow Path on the eastern side of the Leas Cliff Hall blocked off longterm, routes up from the Coastal park area are limited. So, after an invigorating sea swim, we at S&G, often like to nip up the ‘Secret Steps’ between [...]

I am pleased to say that the Old Boy Reporter, after a long absence, has returned to Folkestone. He is busy talking to people in the Creative Quarter and will shortly be doing a series of articles on what has happened while he has been away. In the meantime he has sent in this short [...]

The Leas is rightly, highly valued for it’s superb walks with views towards France over the Channel. I took this photo on my cameraphone, one autumn as the lamp-posts that line the path, were being painted. Obviously, this helps protect them from the elements, and keeps them looking nice, but holidaymakers and strollers are not [...]