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Folkestone, England
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Folkestone Works retweeted
๐ฎ Hereโs a great opportunity to turn your gaming hobby into a career โ and for free!
๐พ The @PrincesTrust with funding from us, is running a games design course for young people at @teamsportstrust's F51 next month.
โน๏ธ To find out more, email [email protected]
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Folkestone Works retweeted
Have a spare warm coat you no longer need?
@ageukskc is currently collecting donations at their base in Shaftesbury Avenue in Folkestone.
You can come by weekdays between Monday and Thursday, 10am to 3pm if you would like to donate to a good cause.
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Folkestone Works retweeted
Kingsnorth Gardens has always been a beautiful spot to spend a morning walk or an evening sit-down.
Just a year after receiving its first prestigious green flag award, we took a visit to see why it is still a local favourite in Folkestone.
Folkestone Works retweeted
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๐ We are currently looking for several individuals to join our great team at Hythe Swimming Pool.
โน Learn more about the roles on offer here โก bit.ly/3kaBkpo
ALT An image of a job vacancy poster. Text reads: 'WE'RE HIRING at Hythe Pool. If you're a strong swimmer but not a qualified lifeguard yet, we'll pay for your qualification and provide full training you will be guaranteed a permanent role once you have completed this! Apply online! folkestone-hythe.gov.uk'
Folkestone Works retweeted
๐ข We would like your thoughts on the future design for our new website.
๐ป The easy-to-use and customer-focused platform will launch towards the end of this year.
โน๏ธ You have until 5pm this Thursday (27 October) to register your interest โก๏ธ bit.ly/3SG2SAK
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Folkestone Works retweeted
๐ค Thinking about a change of direction in your career?
๐ผ Why not look at joining one of our ambitious (and fabulous) teams at the council. We have variety of great roles that you might be interested in.
โน Find out how to apply here โก๏ธ bit.ly/3wqd3yJ
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Folkestone Works retweeted
๐ Are you running a Kent business that is at the early stages of growth and looking to create jobs?
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Then why not try the new Small Business Boost which could provide the support to help achieve your goals.
โน Visit @FolkestoneWorks for more โก bit.ly/3R7AVkl
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Folkestone Works retweeted
๐ Weโve made a bid for ยฃ3.55m of government funding to help transform the Ship Street site in Folkestone.
๐๏ธ It is all part of our vision to develop a mixed-used, housing-led development with courtyard gardens, small shops and cafรฉs, and public creative and cultural space.
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Folkestone Works retweeted
Who doesnโt like being beside the seaside?
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Artist Sam Scott and husband Mark do, as they are just 100 steps away from the beautiful Dymchurch shore.
#FHThePlace #FHExtraordinary
Folkestone Works retweeted
๐ Our Folkestone Community Works programme invests into businesses within Folkestone's East, Central and Harbour wards.
๐ We support innovative projects that strengthen opportunities for people and enable local projects to grow.
โน๏ธ More here โก๏ธ bit.ly/3bHiTqk
ALT An image of council poster, text reads 'A vibrant economy, Did you know? 71% of the available funds have been allocated to local businesses by the Folkestone Community Works programme.'
Folkestone Works retweeted
๐น Have you had a chance to skate on over to Folkestone 51 yet?
๐ง There's not only state of the art facilities for skateboarding and BMX enthusiasts (newbies too!) but also climbing, bouldering and even boxing to try.
โน Interested? Click here โก f51.co.uk
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Folkestone Works retweeted
Whether youโve been soaking up the sun, braving the wintry winds, cycling for miles or pottering up and down one of our lovely High Streets, a good cafรฉ is always a very welcome sight โ whatever the time of day.
The first serving in our selection is one we love to frequent.
Folkestone Works retweeted
Our district has the best beach in the county according to @kentlivenews readers ๐
In other news, one plus one equals two ๐
Folkestone Works retweeted
For more information and full terms and conditions, click on the link here ๐ bit.ly/3QKITAh
We need your entries by 5pm on 31 August 2022 so donโt delay โ get cracking and get creative!
Folkestone Works retweeted
๐ Folkestone's favourite coffee shops, bars & restaurants!
And the winners are...
So #Folkestone - the views have been cast - its time to share your Top 10 favourite local coffee shops, bars and restaurants! Based on public views,ย comments, likes and shares. youtu.be/R2iJWSvex6Q Thanks to all the venues that got involved @FHextraordinary @FolkestoneWorks
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๐ฌ Just a week to go to share your thoughts on the future play and leisure facilities at East Cliff in Folkestone.
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The consultation is open until Wednesday 31 August and is available online or in a printed format.
โน๏ธ Visit here to learn more โก๏ธ bit.ly/3bTBoru
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Folkestone Works retweeted
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? ๐ณ๐๐๐ ๐ฏ๐๐๐๐? Then weโve got an event just for you!
๐ With great music, childrenโs entertainment, live demonstrations from local chefs and of course, amazing food and drink to enjoy.
โน๏ธ Entry is FREE, learn more here โก๏ธ bit.ly/3KeG9ZC
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Folkestone Works retweeted
๐คฉ The Folkestone Air Display 2022 is coming next Sunday 21 and we canโt wait.
๐ Not only is there a great line up of aerobatic performers but @F_Fest is also organising entertainment for visitors all along the Leas.
โน More here โก folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/airdโฆ
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Folkestone Works retweeted
๐ Sandgate Library will be temporarily closed during September to allow refurbishment work to be carried out.
โน๏ธ You can find out more by reading the @kentlibraries tweet below.
#Sandgate Library will be closed for refurbishment Monday 5 September and will reopen on Monday 26 September.
Alternative local libraries are Hythe, Cheriton and #Folkestone. Find out if there's a mobile library service in your area via a postcode search: kent.gov.uk/mobilelibraries
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Folkestone Works retweeted
One day, ๐๐๐ผ mentions of Folkestone on @guardian's website.
Truly fantastic to see Vicky Featherstone, @royalcourt's artistic director, include our beautiful town in her list of cultural highlights.
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ALT An image of just one of the free artworks on show in Folkestone.