An illustrated tribute to Brian Swoffer, former chairman and president of Folkestone Optimists, who 'dedicated his life to the...club.' Brian was a friend and mentor to Rodney, and many others at the club.
A letter to the editor by K.P. Gifford (Folkestone and Hythe Herald, 1951) describing the origins of Folkestone Optimists, including an account of how it came to be named: 'One of the most important items on the agenda was the naming of our new…
A photograph of the Kent and Sussex Trumann League-winning (1982) Folkestone Optimist Hockey Club first XI. Rodney Kilbee stands back row, second from left.
A photograph of the Folkestone Optimist Hockey Club first XI (1967/68 season), taken at the Cheriton Road ground. Rodney's brother Toby (Kilby) is front row, left.