The Shorncliffe Trust have produced a video “Meeting Stanley about Stanley Robinson – Son, Father, Grandfather and WW2 veteran from Folkestone, but born and brought up in Sandgate.

Stanley is an quiet, humble man, who thinks he is an unremarkable man – but he is definitely not. He is a Poet and an inspiration to us all at the age of 98.

To Stanley and the surviving veterans of WW2 – thank you for your service.

The first 10 minutes of Remembering Stanley centers on his early life in Sandgate, through to his time in the Home Guard as a teenager, keeping guard on Sandgate Castle.

JUNE 2027 across Hythe, Saltwood, Seabrook & Sandgate

Do you live in Saltwood, Hythe, Seabrook or Sandgate? Would you like to be involved in this new community project?

We are looking for gardens / allotments / community spaces etc to open to the public in June 2027. Whether your space is large or small, a weedy wildlife haven, a family friendly veg patch or a secluded courtyard full of pots, we want to show off the diversity of plants and planting schemes in our neighbourhood.

It doesn’t matter if you are new to gardening or have a wealth of horticultural knowledge, everyone is welcome. All proceeds from this event will go to local charities.

If you are interested in opening your garden / gardening space, interested in volunteering or would like to know more, Heidi will have a stall at the Big Green Fair so please come along and find her or email Heidi at h2sopengardens@gmail.com