Spring Brochure 2020

Community Events
An eclectic range of activities organised by the local community.
LEAF: Folkestone’s Local, Ethical & Affordable Food initiative
Tuesdays, 5-7pm
An online market that sources the best products from as
close to Folkestone as possible. All our producers are local,
spray-free or organic and engaged in small-scale farming.
Every week you’ll find a range of produce available including
vegetables, fruit, bread, dairy, meat, beans and pulses and
even homemade ayurvedic vegan dishes. We embrace
wonky vegetables, minimal packaging and forward thinking!
Order online at www.leaffolkestone.org then come along to
meet the producers, collect your order or buy fresh produce
on the night.
Two Tone Yoga
Tuesdays from 14 January, 12.15-1.15pm | Tickets £10 drop
in or 6 classes for £45 | Beginners offer 6 classes for £40
Based on the Swasthya technique this style of yoga works
on the core, stamina, flexibility and muscle tone. Aimed at
increasing energy levels while also calming the mind it can
help to attain balance in everyday life. For booking contact:
twotoneyoga@gmail.com
Write like a Grrrl!
Thursdays from 16 January to 20 February, 7-9pm |
Tickets £60, £45 conc | Age 16+
Women! Always wanted to write fiction? Then this 6 week
course is for you. You’ll develop skills in characterisation,
dialogue, dynamic settings and other essential writing
techniques in a warm, welcoming environment. Everyone
welcome, from beginners to the more advanced – no need
to share work!
Folkestone Women’s Forum
Mondays, 3 February, 2 & 30 March, 7.30-9pm
A free monthly event for women to speak together about their
interests, work, passions or campaigns. Each forum features
a mini-talk followed by a main speaker with opportunities to
share ideas about positive action. Join us on Facebook for
regular updates: facebook.com/folkestonewomensforum
Improv Gym – Drop In
with Sarah Davies & Jason Delplanque | Tuesdays, 7-9pm |
Tickets £10, £8 if you bring a friend | Age 18+
An evening of improv comedy fun! This class is suitable for
all levels of experience – whether you’re trying improvisation
for the first time or an experienced performer wanting
to brush up on your skills. The environment is fun-filled,
non-judgemental and very supportive. No booking required,
just turn up or get in touch: improvgymteam@gmail.com |
facebook.com/ImprovGym | @ImprovGym
Miniature Music Makers
Tuesdays, 10.30am | Tickets £4.50 per session
(£4 per session per ½ term block) | Under 5s |
Advance booking essential: Karen 07880 499504
A lively, fun, interactive music group for pre-school children
designed to help them develop a love of music as well
increase their skills and abilities. miniaturemusicmakers.co.uk
Quarterhouse Book Group
Wednesdays 15 January, 12 February, 11 March, 8 April,
7.30-9pm
A free monthly meeting of reading enthusiasts run by the
Friends of the Folkestone Book Festival. We share our thoughts
and feelings about a wide variety of books that are selected
by majority vote over the year. Contact Stuart Sheach for
further details and to join stuart.sheach@gmail.com
Granny Drops a Clanger
Thursdays, 16, 30 January, 6, 13, 20 February, 19 March,
23 April, 6-8pm
A free community knitting and crochet group; just bring
yourselves, a smile, some wool and needles and we will
happily teach you how to knit or help you to get better!
We are free, inclusive and the Folkestone branch of the
UK’s Knitting and Crochet Guild. grannydropsaclanger.com
Creative Folkestone 26 creativefstone 01303 760750
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creativefolkestone.org.uk