If freedom of speech comes with a cost, consider Salman Rushdie paid up. The man gets to say anything and challenge whomever, forever, from the 12th of August, 2022.

🤝 We stand united with Ukraine on its independence day. 🇺🇦 We have raised the flag of Ukraine along with the Union flag to show our continued support to those living here and back at home.

I’d repost anyway! EMF is a fantastic event - well organised, beautiful route, energetic crowds, and the finish has almost everything you could want.

🏃‍♀️ Looking for a fun way to stay active during the colder months? 🥇 Why not give the Folkestone Parkrun a go! It's free and takes place every Saturday from 9am along The Leas. ℹ️ Just make sure to register before setting off ➡️ parkrun.org.uk/folkestone

✨ Let's lift the curfew. 🏙️ In support of Sport England's campaign, The Sports Trust is hosting a Women's night run to empower women to take back the night and continue exercising outside in the winter months. 👟 If you're interested, book here ➡️ qrco.de/liftthecurfew

Will was my son’s friend. We’re gonna get this right for him and all the kids who can’t play freely in their own neighbourhoods. Increase Maximum Sentence for Hit-and-Run Drivers Who Cause Fatalities - Sign the Petition! chng.it/8QVGfrHQ via Change.org UK

Digging on some strings action at the Sacconi Festival with Sacconi Quartet. Come join me and my family! Sacconis gonna class up the joint. #5 Schumann, Arensky, Schubert at The Church of St Mary & St Eanswythe on Sunday 19th May 2024 ticketsource.co.uk/event/MDHMFK?i…

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I popped into Fourth Wall Folkestone on the last day of Choose Love’s exhibition. Anna’s done a splendid job so head down before 8 PM to see how they’re supporting refugees in need. #WorldRefugeeDay

▪️ If you bring it, make sure you bin it. If a bin is already full either try another one or take your litter home with you ▪️ Notify us of full or damaged bins on our website

👏 Last weekend, amazing volunteers from Pole Position Driving School and pupils at St Eanswythe CE Primary School spent time collecting rubbish. 🚮 If you're interested in setting up your own litter pick – get it organised here 👉 folkestone-hythe.gov.uk/parks.../litte…

🎂 This weekend sees the 10th anniversary of Folkestone parkrun! 🏃‍♀️ It’s a free, community 5k event where you can walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate from 9am every Saturday morning on The Leas.

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Using the service gives permission. No one’s twisting arms. Privacy policies govern this stuff and GDPR is the operating framework. We’re a ways off of this being a practical concern anyway so there’s time to sort it, E.g. 23&me is at its lowest point since it began trading.

🌊 Check out the 5⃣ things you can do this #FloodActionWeek to be better prepared for a flood. ⚠️ Take action to protect yourself, your family and your home now 👉 bit.ly/3BUZRta

🏃 parkrun is now 20 years old! ☀️ Have you given it a go? Folkestone parkrun takes place at its usual time of 9am starting near the Leas Cliff Hall and the junior parkrun at Radnor Park from 9am on Sundays for 4-14 year olds. 🏁 Every ability is welcome!

A very large section of the American public has decided to commit to four years of collective delusion and illiberal democracy. Somehow it’s so appallingly ordinary in the modern era. #USAElections2024