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A recording of a poem written and performed by Alan Bartley. The poem is based on an episode from Alan's childhood, in which he placed second in a fishing competition in Dover despite not catching any (live) fish. Photo of text attached.

A brief history of the club's early years, 1923 - 1935.

A photograph of Alan Bartley (second from left) and the rest of 'The Salutation' pub football team in Dover, where the pub was based, in c.1970

An excerpt of an oral history recording with Richard Goss. Richard describes some fond memories of his involvement with Folkestone Saints Basketball Club, including coaching novices up to a good standard. Transcript attached.

An excerpt of an oral history recording with Anne Rutland. Anne describes the 'primitive' conditions her and teammates dealt with - including playing in a sheep field - as members of White Wanderers Ladies Football Club. Transcript attached.

A newspaper article highlighting Folkestone Sports Centre's over-60s badminton club and its coach and founder, Harry Beeson

An excerpt of an oral history recording with Joyce Thompson. Here Joyce describes the problems - and the surprising benefits - of playing football in a sheep field, as well as the importance of her football league for many young women in Kent.…

A photo of sailors at Redoubt Sailing Club during a 'Training Week' in 1981. Redoubt became a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) recognised teaching establishment in 1978.

A photograph of a Kent Messenger newspaper article (c. late-1970s) covering the cricketing lives of Jack and Len Godden - 'two great men of cricket'. The article states that Colin Cowdrey described Jack and Len as the 'second most famous twins in…

A newspaper article detailing the results of a tournament held by Folkestone Sports Centre's over-55s Badminton Club, in 1989