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01
May
2019
May 2019 Food Bin

May 2019 Food Bin

Sandgate Parish Council are delighted to support the work of the Folkestone Rainbow Centre by hosting a Food Bin at Sandgate Library.

Any items that the Sandgate community collect will be received by the Rainbow Centre team at their warehouse prior to being sent out to their Distribution Centres, Foodstop and the Winter Shelter.

The Rainbow Centre say ” the increase in the number of people coming to the foodbank distribution centres has been far greater than expected. Since 1 January to 15 March, we redeemed 287 foodbank vouchers, which has fed 600 individuals (a dramatic increase from the same period in 2018 – 91 vouchers redeemed, 357 individuals fed).”

Help feed local people in crisis. Items we would especially appreciate this month are:

  • Long life milk
  • Coffee
  • Tinned Meat
  • Tinned Fish

Please ensure all food is well within date and unopened as we are not allowed to distribute out of date food. You can drop donations to the red food bin at Sandgate Library during library opening hours. Thank you!

May 19 collection bin poster A4
Posted by Tim Prater in Foodbank, News
01
Apr
2019
April 2019 Food Bin

April 2019 Food Bin

Sandgate Parish Council are delighted to support the work of the Folkestone Rainbow Centre by hosting a Food Bin at Sandgate Library.

Any items that the Sandgate community collect will be received by the Rainbow Centre team at their warehouse prior to being sent out to their Distribution Centres, Foodstop and the Winter Shelter.

The Rainbow Centre say ” the increase in the number of people coming to the foodbank distribution centres has been far greater than expected. Since 1 January to 15 March, we redeemed 287 foodbank vouchers, which has fed 600 individuals (a dramatic increase from the same period in 2018 – 91 vouchers redeemed, 357 individuals fed).”

Help feed local people in crisis. Items we would especially appreciate this month are:

  • Long life milk
  • Coffee
  • Tinned Meat
  • Tinned Fish

Please ensure all food is well within date and unopened as we are not allowed to distribute out of date food. You can drop donations to the red food bin at Sandgate Library during library opening hours. Thank you!

Apr 19 collection bin poster A4-1
Posted by Tim Prater in Foodbank, News
19
Mar
2019

Local Events: New District Fly-posting Advice Leaflet

Due to the change in season and the start of local events being advertised or due to take place, Folkestone and Hythe District Council are aware that many people will be wanting to share the news of their events by erecting signs, banners or notices to highlight “what’s on”, without being aware of the fly-posting rules.

They have produced a guide about advertising or maybe holding events within the District or on Parish land.  Folkestone and Hythe District Council want the events to be well attended, as well as either fun, educational or supportive to those attending – but also to ensure organisers are aware of the rules around advertising and avoid dampening the mood receiving warning letters or worse when they are just trying to make it their event a success.

how_to_advertise_your_event- electronic version

 

Posted by Tim Prater in News
19
Mar
2019
Notice of Election – Town and Parish Elections May 2019

Notice of Election – Town and Parish Elections May 2019

  • Nominations are accepted between 10am – 4pm, Tuesday 19th March 2019 – Wednesday 3rd April 2019.
  • Close of Nominations is at 4pm on Wednesday the 3rd April 2019.
  • The Statement of Persons Nominated and any Uncontested Declaration of Results will be published and sent out on Thursday 4th April 2019.
  • Please refer to www.folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/localelections2019 for all up to date information including the electorate figures for candidate expenses.  These figures will be released on Tuesday 26th March 2019.
Notice of Election - Town Parish Council Elections - May 2019
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01
Mar
2019
March 2019 Food Bin

March 2019 Food Bin

Sandgate Parish Council are delighted to support the work of the Folkestone Rainbow Centre by hosting a Food Bin at Sandgate Library.

Any items that the Sandgate community collect will be received by the Rainbow Centre team at their warehouse prior to being sent out to their Distribution Centres, Foodstop and the Winter Shelter.

Help feed local people in crisis. Items we would especially appreciate this month are:

  • ½ litre of longlife milk
  • Tinned rice pudding
  • Tinned Custard
  • Longlife Juice
  • Lactose free milk (longlife)
  • Tinned meat
  • Tinned veggie meals
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel
  • Medium-sized boxes of cereal
  • Tinned potatoes
  • Razors

Please ensure all food is well within date and unopened as we are not allowed to distribute out of date food. You can drop donations to the red food bin at Sandgate Library during library opening hours. Thank you!

Mar 19 collection bin poster A4
Posted by Tim Prater in Foodbank, News
21
Feb
2019
February 2019 Food Bin – Late Feb Update

February 2019 Food Bin – Late Feb Update

Our Foodbank service has been even busier than we expected, as for many January and February is a time when many people face financially difficulty.

So ahead of our usual monthly Foodbank wanted items poster, a longer list! Your support is greatly appreciated.

Items we are in need of for our warehouse:

  • ½ litre of longlife milk
  • Tinned rice pudding
  • Tinned Custard
  • Longlife Juice
  • Lactose free milk (longlife)
  • Tinned meat
  • Tinned veggie meals
  • Shampoo
  • Medium-sized boxes of cereal
  • Tinned potatoes

Shepway Foodbank

Website: www.rainbow-centre.org

Posted by Tim Prater in Foodbank, News
31
Jan
2019
February 2019 Food Bin

February 2019 Food Bin

Sandgate Parish Council are delighted to support the work of the Folkestone Rainbow Centre by hosting a Food Bin at Sandgate Library.

Any items that the Sandgate community collect will be received by the Rainbow Centre team at their warehouse prior to being sent out to their Distribution Centres, Foodstop and the Winter Shelter.

Help feed local people in crisis. Items we would especially appreciate this month are:

  • Washing Powder Tablets
  • Instant Mash
  • Tinned Custard
  • Tinned Potatoes

Please ensure all food is well within date and unopened as we are not allowed to distribute out of date food. You can drop donations to the red food bin at Sandgate Library during library opening hours. Thank you!

Feb 19 collection bin poster A4
Posted by Tim Prater in Foodbank, News
24
Jan
2019
Kent County Council Notice: Road Closure – Horn Street, Cheriton, Folkestone

Kent County Council Notice: Road Closure – Horn Street, Cheriton, Folkestone

The planned closure of part of Horn Street, Cheriton, near Folkestone, will now be from Monday 28 January 2019, with estimated completion by 29 April 2019.

The closure planned for Monday 21 January did not go ahead for operational reasons, and has been deferred until next Monday, 28 January. Apologies are given for any inconvenience caused by this change.

Horn Street will be closed at its northern end, between St Martin’s Primary School and the junction with Queen’s Avenue.

Local access to the remainder of Horn Street continues from either direction up to where the road is closed, but there will be no through access during these works.

The alternative route for all through traffic is via Horn Street, A259 Seabrook Road, B2063 Hospital Hill, West Road, North Road, Military Road, Risborough lane and Church Road.

Access for any residents affected will be maintained when it is safe to do so, but there are likely to be delays and certain times when this is not possible for safety reasons.

The closure is to allow works to be carried out to upgrade the local sewer for new developments, being carried out by Cappagh Browne, working with Southern Water.

Due to the nature of these works, it will not be possible to re-open the road outside the working hours.

There is a chance that the works may over-run for such reasons as adverse weather conditions or unforeseen engineering difficulties.

Posted by Tim Prater in News
18
Jan
2019

Sandgate Farmers and Makers Market 2019

Please lend your support to the first Sandgate Farmers Market of 2019!

The market will be at the Chichester Hall, Sandgate High Street from 10-12.30 this Saturday 19th January.

There’s a free to enter draw and a chance to win a £10 voucher to spend at the market, and we will be recording a 10 minute piece for the Dominic King Show on Radio Kent. Please come along!

The Sandgate Farmers Market is held on the first and third Saturday of each month from 10-12.30pm in the Chichester Hall on Sandgate High Street. Forthcoming dates for early 2019 are therefore 19th January, 2nd & 16th February and 2nd & 16th March. Put them in your diary now.

If you have any questions about the market – including becoming a stallholder – please contact Chichester Hall Executive Manager David Cowell at david@chichesterhall.co.uk.

Posted by Tim Prater in News