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SCULPTURE UNVEILING

*Save the Date* Friday 27th June 12:30-01:30pm - You are invited to join us for the unveiling of two new sculptures at Folkestone West railway station. One made by artist @cathiepilkington RA and the companion sculpture made by the local staff from @se_railway .

The sculptures are part of @strangecargoart Resident Platform program, linking artists and the community through a public art program at Folkestone West railway station. This particular pair of Resident Platform sculptures are part of Rail 200, celebrating 200 years of the railways!

The unveiling will be on the station road side of the station (train coming from London) with refreshments afterwards in the booking hall.

Big thank you to our sponsor @mrrorylove @se_railway @aceagrams @kcc_kent #dylanjeffrey #lawsonendowmentforkent #kentcommunityfoundation

WHATS ON?

Charivari Day 2025 is on its way - Save the Date!

Saturday 12th July - Parade starts at 2pm.

Live music on the Bandstand from 3:30pm

Charivari Day Strange Cargo’s annual summer carnival takes to the streets of Folkestone. This year celebrating the renovation of The Leas Lift with the theme Beside the Seaside.

A vibrant procession of 800 plus people including students from local schools, bands, dancers and giant carnival builds will parade from Folkestone’s historic Stade, to the Leas band stand via the Old High Street and town centre.

Bands include - Beatroots, Samba Pelo Mar, Batala Portsmouth, The Native Oyster Band and Carnival Collective.