https://academyfmfolkestone.comenLeisureCopyright Radio Folkestonehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/52b43a41e12aeb76d1f64211550afbde.jpghttps://academyfmfolkestone.comFri, 22 Aug 2025 13:35:30 +0000Radio FolkestoneRadio Folkestonemusic@academyfmfolkestone.comNews, stories and opinion from Folkestone - a seaside town in Kent, UK. Produced by the charity Community Radio Station - 105.9 Academy FM Folkestonefalseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/folkestone-podcast-special-dungeness-nuclear-power--50389111https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50389111Tue, 28 Jun 2022 10:13:02 +0000Radio FolkestoneDoes Dungeness have a nuclear future? Dave Sharp speaks to our Member of Parliament Damian Collins, and the Leader of Folkestone & Hythe District Council, David Monk.1116dungeness,folkestone,nuclear,romneyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/otterpool-special-february-2022--48845538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48845538Wed, 23 Feb 2022 17:20:23 +0000Radio FolkestoneIn this Academy FM special, Dave Sharp speaks to the Leader of F&HDC Cllr David Monk, and Andy Jarrett the Director of Planning from Otterpool LLP. We learn about the reasons for the proposed development, housing and business numbers, infrastructure...1882academy,folkestone,hythe,otterpool,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ann-mcgovern-andy-martello-building-cruttenden-maddy-howell-sounds-of-solace-matthew-hahn-breaking-waves--46775939https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46775939Fri, 01 Oct 2021 14:38:45 +0000Radio Folkestone2923falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singer-author-carol-grimes-just-another-crossing-at-the-harbour-arm-jim-lockey-myths-folkelore--46633336https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46633336Wed, 22 Sep 2021 10:26:36 +0000Radio Folkestone2432falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/author-charlie-gallagher-hill-112-memorial-foundation-film-dan-hawk-psychic-detective-shepway-choirs--46462869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46462869Fri, 10 Sep 2021 17:09:20 +0000Radio Folkestone3664falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/les-fruitbat-carter-folkestone-open-quarter-rev-adam-denley-st-john-s-cats-protection--46402068https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46402068Mon, 06 Sep 2021 20:08:06 +0000Radio Folkestone3303falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elham-valley-line-trust-jo-burke-standing-on-custard-triennial-artist-jyll-bradley-cheriton-garage-safari--46265543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46265543Fri, 27 Aug 2021 19:14:53 +0000Radio Folkestone3500falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/susanna-howard-living-words-prospect-burma-fundraising-acting-courses-beach-item-artworks--46203662https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46203662Mon, 23 Aug 2021 13:28:23 +0000Radio Folkestone3211falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/folkestone-s-first-astronaut-rspca-volunteering-a-dress-fashion--46112354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46112354Mon, 16 Aug 2021 10:22:31 +0000Radio FolkestoneWe speak to the first Folkestone resident scheduled to go INTO SPACE! Plus we hear about the work of campaign group A.Dress Fashion, the RSPCA, and Kent Coast Volunteers.3287falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/david-harvey-frisbee-inshore-rescue-diane-dever-girls-to-the-front-east-cliff-creatives-fhdc-award--46066957https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46066957Thu, 12 Aug 2021 12:15:32 +0000Radio FolkestoneKay talks to David Harvey, Katie Bradley, Diane Dever and Cllr Jenny Hollingsbee2695falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/folkestone-rescue-pier-pressure-f51-story-map-fringe-triennial-martello-building-consultancy--45953854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45953854Tue, 03 Aug 2021 17:57:20 +0000Radio FolkestoneKay talks to Andy from Martello Building Consultancy, and we hear from David Harvey about the work of Folkestone Rescue. We learn about the Pier Pressure skateboarding event (and the F51 building), plus the Story Map - part of the Fringe Triennial.3213falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chambers-bar-ww1-hawthorne-trench-metaxu-collective-our-hero-draven--45819240https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45819240Fri, 23 Jul 2021 20:33:04 +0000Radio FolkestoneKay talks to Chris & Liz from Chambers Bar & Coffee Shop, plus the WW1 Hawthorne Trench, fundraising for Our Hero Draven, and musical workshops for young people by the Metaxu Collective3682folkestonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/folkestone-triennial-2021-special--45785697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45785697Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:10:22 +0000Radio FolkestoneA special programme for the Triennial, featuring curator Lewis Biggs, Creative Folkestone Chief Executive Alastair Upton, and artists Jyll Bradley, Morag Myerscough, Hoycheong Wong, Simon Davenport, and Jacqueline Ponsolet2043falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/strange-cargo-new-film-somme-16-sleeping-giant-media-rspca--45739185https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45739185Sat, 17 Jul 2021 20:57:21 +0000Radio FolkestoneKay hears about the work of arts organisation Strange Cargo + the RSPCA's work recently + a new WW1 film 'Somme 16' to be filmed locally + Sleeping Giant Media's 'Digital Marketing' giveaway3450folkestonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/incredible-edible-kickstart-job-scheme-covid-elderberry-trials-gateway-to-our-past--45664768https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45664768Mon, 12 Jul 2021 09:16:48 +0000Radio FolkestoneTHIS WEEK'S PODCAST INCLUDES JAMES MIDDLETON ABOUT A COMMUNITY PROJECT CALLED "GATEWAY TO OUR PAST". LEONIE FROM INCREDIBLE EDIBLE CHERITON & BROADMEAD, A COMMUNITY GROUP THAT PLANT VEGETABLES AND HERBS IN SCRAPS OF LAND FOR THE COMMUNITY TO USE....2730folkestonefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/red-arrows-bin-collection-disruption-library-heritage-room-grow-shepway--45553645https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45553645Fri, 02 Jul 2021 17:30:02 +0000Radio FolkestoneCllr David Monk, Leader of FHDC on disruption to bin collections, and the Red Arrows coming to Folkestone. And we hear about the new Library Heritage Room, Ann McGovern's marathon fundraising, and the new Grow Shepway website listing allotments, and...2723academy,folkestone,shepwayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/terlingham-vineyard-the-vegan-habit-east-cliff-creatives--44003927https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44003927Mon, 22 Mar 2021 17:21:48 +0000Radio FolkestoneCaroline from Terlingham Vineyard talks about their wine, and plans for 2021. We hear about the Vegan Habit business - making cakes and more. And Angus Cameron talks about the East Cliff Creatives recently completed 'Paper Beach' project.1899cliff,creatives,east,folkestone,terlingham,vegan,vineyardfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/folkestone-triennial-beach-huts-papyrus-suicide-charity-running-events-re-stock-refill-low-waste-shop--43858172https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43858172Fri, 12 Mar 2021 15:07:29 +0000Radio FolkestoneThanks to our sponsor AW Rail Services :-) In this episode, Creative Folkestone's Alastair Upton on the Triennial, beach-hut artwork and the Book Fesival. We hear about the suicide prevention charity Papyrus. Environmentally-minded local business...2648academy,creative,folkestone,papyrus,rotary,triennialfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/schools-re-opening-folkestone-haven-romney-marsh-biodiversity-saving-pubs-bars--43653415https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43653415Fri, 26 Feb 2021 17:57:46 +0000Radio FolkestoneThanks to our sponsor AW Rail Services :-) In this episode Katy Tibbles from the Folkestone Academy talks about how schools will re-open safely. We hear about the work of The Fifth Continent on the Romney Marsh, and the mental health support work of...1442falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/folklore-cocktail-bar-carers-support-east-kent-census-2021-kent-wildlife-trust--43527854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43527854Thu, 18 Feb 2021 15:51:09 +0000Radio FolkestoneWe hear about Folkestone's new cocktail bar + the work of Carers Support East Kent and the importance of vaccinating carers + the upcoming national Census + the local work of the Kent Wildlife Trust1653academy,folkestone,folklore,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pelham-house-care-home-a-dress-touchbase-care-sports-funding-for-community-hubs--40188118https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40188118Fri, 07 Aug 2020 10:20:06 +0000Radio FolkestoneOn this episode Sarah speaks to the owner of local care home Pelham House about the devastating impact of Coronavirus on residents. We also hear how Touchbase Care's Sensory Arts Festival is going virtual. Leah Thorn talks to us about A:Dress - a...2695carehomes,coronavirus,environment,fastfashion,folkestone,isolation,pelham,sensory,sports,touchbase,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dan-sangiuseppe-jam-on-the-marsh-pornstar-martini-harbour-drive-in-cinema--39933188https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39933188Fri, 24 Jul 2020 09:39:08 +0000Radio FolkestoneOn this episode Sarah speaks to local hotelier Dan Sangiuseppe about family, hospitality and rugby, and we speak to Michael Bawtree, Curator of Jam on the Marsh as they go virtual for this year's festival. We also hear from Diane Dever about how the...2819art,beachart,burlington,cinema,cocktails,family,folkestone,harbourarm,hospitality,hotels,jamonthemarsh,music,pornstarmartini,romneymarsh,rugbyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/carol-grimes-save-princes-parade-the-leas-lift--38289790https://api.spreaker.com/episode/38289790Fri, 10 Jul 2020 09:49:04 +0000Radio FolkestoneOn this episode of The Folkestone Podcast, Sarah speaks to Singer/Songwriter and Activist Carol Grimes about growing up in London, the people in the community who supported her, Rock against Racism and her shock at how the Windrush Generation she grew...2133carolgrimes,folkestone,hythe,leaslift,music,princesparade,racism,rockagainstracism,windrushfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/26th-june-2020-louie-burns-tribute-shane-record-s-15-years-in-folkestone-local-music-venues--33631633https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33631633Fri, 26 Jun 2020 11:31:01 +0000Radio FolkestoneIn our first episode, Sarah talks to artist Shane Record about being the first Creative Quarter tenant, and his first 15 years in Folkestone. We hear a moving tribute to local legend Louie Burns. And Chris from The Chambers talks about the music...2021academy,art,blueskypie,folkestone,kent,radio,record,shanefalsefull