Browse Collections (32 total)

Hythe resident Bill Day always wanted to be a reporter – that, or an England football player. Here we learn about Bill's long and varied career in…

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…

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…

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 -…

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…

In this collection, listen to Appledore resident Jean Penfold's fascinating story of her experience playing women's village football in the 1970s.…

Harry Slater was the first boxer to represent Folkestone Amateur Boxing Club, back in 1970. Whether fighting, coaching, judging or refereeing, he's…

With a remarkable thirty Kent championships to his name, Folkestone born race walker Stephen Holliday has forged a distinguished reputation in the…

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…