Originally from Zimbabwe, Thurle Wright studied and taught modern languages and literature in Australia and the UK before specialising in visual art. Starting with the look of text on a page and the feel of the paper, Thurle cuts, folds, weaves… Continue Reading
Renata Byrne is the Founder of Samadhi Yoga Studio, a Vinyasa Flow & Yin qualified yoga teacher. She offers group classes, private sessions, workshops and retreats. Self-awareness and conscious embodiment are the predominant focus of her work, which she feel are particularly… Continue Reading
Nina Clark is a Folkestone-based musical activist. The different strands of her career span across several disciplines; singer, songwriter, guitarist/pianist, recording artist, live performer, musical practitioner and workshop facilitator. Music ? There was never a time when I wasn’t… Continue Reading
Steep Street Coffee House is a literary coffee shop inspired by the famous book cafés of Paris. Interesting and arty books line the walls – poetry and local literature, classics and coffee table hardbacks. In the tradition of the first… Continue Reading
Chris Lightwing is the co-owner and manager of the Silver Screen Cinema in Folkestone. In addition to the cinema, he runs Kip Films, a film and media company based in the Creative Quarter and also work with Screen South. Last and foremost,… Continue Reading
Dolly Doowop is a well known DJ in Folkestone. She plays the sounds that get the party started. Retro tunes from R’n’B, Soul, Northern, Motown, Disco, Funk, Ska, Reggae through Showtunes & 90s. She drives the night with infectious energy and Go-Go dancing, a musical trip… Continue Reading
Philippa and Luke run Threads. A DIY Gallery, a Gallery without a building. Following other DIY initiatives across the country they believe that sometimes it is better to get on and just “Do it Yourself”. They felt, as Art Graduates… Continue Reading
Terry Smith is a British-born artist living in Folkestone since the end of 2015. His body of work questions who are we, what are we and where are we. He says « I guess thats about all we can deal with… Continue Reading
Brigitte Orasinski is the artistic Director of Strange Cargo. A charity established in Folkestone in 1995 initially focusing on celebratory outdoor arts projects and carnival. Strange Cargo has subsequently developed a significant reputation for its portfolio of imaginative public and… Continue Reading
Victoria Burton, Vic to most people has created Folkestone soup in 2015. She was inspired by the soup of Detroit. Someone invited all their friends to share some soup and their ideas for improving their small corner of the city.… Continue Reading
Alan Smith lives in a secret world. Aged 11, one of seven children in a small terraced house, he haunted Nottingham Castle Museum, exploring the world of art. Against family advice, he went to art school in the 70s. He’s… Continue Reading
Jim & Lee wants to show how we can support our health and wellbeing with nutrition and sustainability in mind, while raising awareness of food related health effects. They deliver Secret Dinner Clubs, Pop-ups, Community events, Cooking workshops, collaborations and more, working not… Continue Reading
Maggie is the Event Director for Folkestone park run, a FREE weekly 5km event for runners of all standards, which takes place every Saturday at 9:00am in The Leas (west of the Leas Cliff Café). It is not a race against other runners,… Continue Reading
Karen opened her Inside Out Dress Agency on april 2016. She used to work in the city and also as a qualified personal style and image consultant she was selling clothes for her clients in London. When she arrived in… Continue Reading
Maggie, Beth and Bean have have setted up the Folkestone Food Assembly, an online platform where you can order local, organic, spray free & ethical produce, then collect in person at a weekly market on tuesday from 5pm till 7pm. You’ll find great… Continue Reading
Liu Batchelor is an ‘inspiration excavator’, she is obsessed with the feeling of excitement and inspiration she sees in people when she helps them discover something new. In 2016, she started 8 sports in 8 weeks, a fun and social way to try lots… Continue Reading
Sam and andy moved from london 11 years ago and in to “space towers” 6 years ago. They planned to rent the shop and live upstairs but when they were refurbishing it, they fell in love with the “Space”. Sam & Andy:… Continue Reading
Karen Pamplin is an artist, curator and education consultant. She was an art teacher for many years but she is now promoting art in Folkestone as well as developing her own arts practice. Karen: I have lived all over the country with… Continue Reading
Alison runs Vintage & Vinyl in the Old High Street, a shop of simple pleasures – music in the form of records and top quality wine from local producers. Alisson: I’m originally from Durham in the North East of England,… Continue Reading
Shane Record is a self-taught artist. He studied French, Sociology and Law at university but always painted alongside as it was something he enjoy doing. By the time he was 30 he was able to turn fully professional. Shane: “I had… Continue Reading