Browse Collections (32 total)
Glyn Hibbert: Powerlifting, the Paralympics, and Folkestone Sports Centre
In this collection, Glyn Hibbert describes his involvement with weightlifting in Folkestone, and how this led to a long, varied and dedicated…
Contributors: Glyn Hibbert; Michael Romyn
Sam Miller: Hawkinge Hurricanes
As a schoolgirl in the 1970s and 80s, Sam Miller hated running. As of 2019, the Hawkinge resident had taken part in fifteen marathons, completed three…
Contributors: Sam Miller; Michael Romyn
Peter Thomas: Folkestone Ski Centre
Peter Thomas was a teacher at The Harvey Grammar School in Folkestone for more than thirty years. He was also the chief ski instructor at Folkestone…
Contributors: Peter Thomas; Michael Romyn
Stephen Holliday: King of the Road
With a remarkable thirty Kent championships to his name, Folkestone born race walker Stephen Holliday has forged a distinguished reputation in the…
Contributors: Stephen Holliday; Michael Romyn
Harry Slater: A Life in the Ring
Harry Slater was the first boxer to represent Folkestone Amateur Boxing Club, back in 1970. Whether fighting, coaching, judging or refereeing, he's…
Contributors: Harry Slater; Michael Romyn; Oliver Parkin
Jean Penfold: 'It was all girls together.'
In this collection, listen to Appledore resident Jean Penfold's fascinating story of her experience playing women's village football in the 1970s.…
Contributors: Jean Penfold; Michael Romyn
Hilary Casey: Skis and Rackets
Hilary Casey 'hated sport' as a young girl growing up in Hythe; it was a sentiment she quickly left behind. We spoke to Hilary about her love of…
Contributors: Hilary Casey; Michael Romyn; Oliver Parkin
Mark Steeple: Beyond the White Breakers
For Burmarsh resident Mark Steeple, sea swimming is more than just a pastime - it's a way of life. Listen to Mark describe his life in water sports -…
Contributors: Mark Steeple; Michael Romyn; Oliver Parkin
Sid Gittens: 'I can only look back on it as a wonderful time in my life.'
Hamstreet born and bred, Sid Gittens has been a stalwart of football in the village, not to mention a pillar of the community. We spoke to Sid about…
Contributors: Sid Gittens; Michael Romyn; Oliver Parkin
Pat Lindsey: A True Lydder
Pat Lindsey began his association with Lydd Town Football Club as a seven-year-old, when he went to watch his older brothers play for the team. He's…
Contributors: Pat Lindsey; Michael Romyn