It ought not to be this difficult to get a decent cup of #coffee in #folkestone 😩

Haha some local news.

https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2023/aug/28/flintstones-luxury-flats-fury-folkestone-doner-kebabs-poo

#DonerKebabsPoo #Folkestone #KentDevelopment #nimby

#redarrows #folkestone

@Emergencydoc in #Folkestone in Südostengland steht eine Uhr, die auf der einen Seite eine "normale" Analoguhr und auf der anderen Seite eine analoge Dezimaluhr hat. (Letztes Jahr gingen beide davon um einige Stunden falsch.)
Das gegenüberliegende und oft von dort aus sichtbare Frankreich hatte ab 1793 für ein paar Jahre Dezimalzeit.
https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dezimalzeit#Frankreich
https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/8004045450

“#Brexit and 21st-century #biometric checks are killing off the romance of crossing #borders for modern passengers looking for the nostalgia of the luxury #train #journey that inspired Agatha Christie and Hollywood. Belmond, the company that runs today’s Venice Simplon-#OrientExpress (VSOE), has decided to drop the #London-to-#Folkestone leg of the route because it has become too difficult to cross the border to #Calais.” https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2023/apr/15/brexit-orient-express-murder-london-folkestone-leg-route-border-delays

The #British emigrant #ship #Josephine #Willis sank off #Kent near #Folkestone in 1856 while transporting people to #NewZealand. 70 lives were lost, including #Captain #Edward #Canney. The ship lies in 2 parts on the #seabed, 23 metres #deep.

The ship contained a large quantity of exceptionally #rare #ceramics. Many are in pristine condition and are unknown in current #museum collections.

https://bit.ly/3RArmfH

#DivedHer #ShipWreck #Scuba #ScubaDiving #EnglishChannel #Maritime #History

The #British emigrant #ship #Josephine #Willis sank off #Kent near #Folkestone in 1856 while transporting people to #NewZealand. 70 lives were lost, including #Captain #Edward #Canney. The ship lies in 2 parts on the #seabed, 23 metres #deep.

The ship contained a large quantity of exceptionally #rare #ceramics. Many are in pristine condition and are unknown in current #museum collections.

https://bit.ly/3RArmfH

#DivedHer #ShipWreck #Scuba #ScubaDiving #EnglishChannel #Maritime #History

One more #AngloSaxon #Saint for #InternationWomensDay: St. Æthelburh of Kent

St. Æthelburh [ ᚫᛏᚻᛖᛚᛒᚢᚱᚻ ] of #Kent was a remarkable woman who lived more than a thousand years ago, and her life was marked by many miracles. As a devout Christian, she dedicated her life to God, and her faith led her to perform many acts of kindness and compassion.

She Married King Edwin of Deira and Bernicia – which later became known as #Northumbria. Their marriage triggered the initial phase of the conversion of the pagan north of England to Christianity.

One of her most famous #miracles was the healing of a blind man who came to her for help. St. Æthelburh prayed for him and blessed him with holy water, and the man's sight was restored. This miracle was witnessed by many people, and it spread quickly throughout the region.

Another miracle attributed to St. Æthelburh was the healing of a sick child who was close to death. The child's mother brought him to St. Æthelburh, who prayed for him and anointed him with holy oil. The child was healed, and he grew up to be a strong and healthy young man.

St. Æthelburh's miracles were not limited to physical healing. She was also known for her ability to calm storms and protect her community from danger.

She established one of the first Benedictine nunneries in #england at Lyminge, near #Folkestone, which she led until her death in 647, and where her remains were later venerated.

#medieval #medievodons #histodons

@medievodons
@histodons

This will be my first concert in...17 years.

😳

#Trivium
#Folkestone

Photos of the month for January on my blog! Featuring a Folkestone sunset and a London squirrel. #photography #London #Folkestone https://thehappysalmon.wordpress.com/2023/02/18/januarys-photos-of-the-month/

I went sea swimming with a friend yesterday and it was noticeably much colder now. The temp of the sea was 6°C and we didn't stay for very long. Just enough to be calm and clear in our minds. #seaswimmimg #Folkestone #uk

Six of my illustrations are at Folkestone Art Gallery until February 2nd.

They will be alongside works by Fiona Tout, Jan Langdale, Jessica Morris and Rod Taylor.

Details:
• Perspectives & Perceptions
• 27th January - 2nd February
• 11am - 5pm

• Private view Saturday 28th January 6:30-8:30pm

https://www.folkestoneart.com/

#folkestone #kent

Told you there'd be a wally in a waistcoat!

Need a less tight one next time, though! Could hardly breathe!

The first public outing of @Karolvs_Rex@twitter.com under his artist's name and I hope I didn't do too badly.

#music #livemusic #acoustic #newmusic #barfolklore #folkestone

Open mic not good enough?

I will be back at Bar Folklore on the 2nd February, at 7pm, to do a full 45 minute set of my eclectic melancholic genre-hopping songs.

You will also see the amazing Autumn Willow!

Join us!

#Folkestone #MusicTown #Music #Gig

Want to see a wally in a waistcoat sing his heart out?

If you're in the #Folkestone area I will be at the open mic, hosted by Autumn Willow, at Bar Folklore (69 The Old High Street) on Sunday 22nd January!

#BarFolklore #FOLKESTONE #MusicTown #Music #NewMusic #Originals

Join me (@Karolvs_Rex@twitter.com) and the wonderful Autumn Willow for my first gig!

2nd of February, in #Folklore bar, 69 The Old High Street, #Folkestone!

Or pop along to the same venue for the Open Mic on 22nd January and get a sneak preview!

Yesterday, after we went swimming in the sea. We had to get dressed in the dark because I forgot my torch. Then check the area with our phone torches to make sure we hadnt forgotten anything especially as the tide was coming in 😂😂 The reflection of the lights on the water was quite beautiful. #reflections #nightphoto #sea #mermaidbeach #folkestone

This is really appalling. So many people without cars rely on these services. We've asked before @StagecoachSE, can you let us know what you are doing to recruit and train new drivers? We didn't get a response last time.
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RT @StagecoachSE
#Folkestone #Dover: Today's cancellations due to no driver available. Sorry for any inconvenience.
https://twitter.com/StagecoachSE/status/1605801793400852482

This is becoming a real issue for people in our community. Can @StagecoachSE tell us what measures are being taken to get new drivers recruited?
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RT @StagecoachSE
#Folkestone. Due to driver availability the following 102 services have been cancelled.
1213 #Folkestone to #Dover
1300 #Dover to #Littlestone
1430 #Littlestone to #Folkestone.
We apologise for the inconvenience.
https://twitter.com/StagecoachSE/status/1604811241398083585

Folkestone protest: Channel migrant deaths spark safe routes demo

Another tragic loss of life.
There is an answer if the political will & humanity is there to put it in place
#IMD22
#saferoutesnow #refugees #folkestone https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-kent-64005955