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'"Au Revoir" from an old friend': a letter from Harry Beeson
A letter of thanks from Harry Beeson to Folkestone Sports Centre for the retirement party he received at the centre in 1989. Beeson was the coach and founder (in 1979) of the centre's over-55s badminton club.
'10,000th is quite a Trial': Chris Reynolds records his 10,000 stroke in Kent Trials events
A 2009 newspaper article highlighting Chris Reynolds' 'amazing milestone' - playing his 10,000th stroke in Kent Trials competitions, in which he began competing in 1968.
'American Dream Beckons Lewis': Former Saints' player Tim Lewis
A photograph of a 1983 newspaper article describing the successes of former Saints' basketball player and Harvey Grammar School pupil, Tim Lewis.
'Any wimps would not survive here!': Marina Bobeldijk on the often challenging conditions at Littlestone Golf Club.
An excerpt of an oral history recording with Marina Bobeldijk. Marina discusses the changeable conditions at Littlestone Golf Club, the challenges they present, and how the course often reminds her of her former home in Finland. She also talks about…
'Arctic Weather Suits Some': Skiers at Folkestone Sports Centre, c. 1981
A newspaper article and photo covering activities at Folkestone Sports Centre's ski slope during a particularly cold winter, c. 1981. The author wrote: ' Ironically, Folkestone's (sic) Sports Centre's chief ski instructor, Peter Thomas, was in…
'Awards salute Sam's hard work': Sam Miller at the Shepway Sports Trust Awards
An article in the Folkestone and Hythe Express describing Sam Miller's success at the Shepway Sports Trust Awards, 2019. Miller, who founded the Hawkinge Hurricanes Running Club, was awarded Coach of the Year, 2019, while the Hurricanes won Club of…
'Every Boy's Ambition' - A Football Poem by Alan Bartley
A recording of a poem about footballing dreams, written and performed by Alan Bartley. Since being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in the mid-2010s, Alan has used poetry both to express himself and to help 'beat the plaques'. Photo of text…
'Farewell to Our Old Pavilion': Folkestone Cricket Club, 2012
Photographs of a commemorative 'keepsake programme' to mark the 'last game from the old pavilion' at Folkestone Cricket Club, held in September 2012. John Godden played a large part in the establishment of the new pavilion.
'Folkestone was really innovative in those days': Folkestone Sports Centre in the 1970s.
An excerpt of an oral history interview with Hilary Casey in which she describes the opening of Folkestone Sports Centre in 1972, what this meant for the port town, and how the centre's dry ski slope inspired a generation of new skiers. (Transcript…
'For ALL the family': Tenterden Golf Club promotional leaflet, c. 2005
Photograph of a Tenterden Golf Club promotional leaflet, c. 2005, featuring the Bobeldijk family. Marina became a member of Tenterden Golf Club in 2003.