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This handsome bench commemorating author H G Wells and his association with Sandgate now has pride of place on Sandgates small green at the Military Road/Sandgate High Street crossroads.

For some time well known local resident and historian Linda Rene-Martin had dearly wanted to commemorate H G Wells and his association with Sandgate from 1898 to 1912. Linda approached Barry Feldman (benchmaker) with her ideas and drawings of an H G Wells bench and after months excited anticipation Linda proudly watched as the bench was put in place on Thursday 9th September by Alan Coller (installer).

The H. G. Wells’ bench was Linda’s idea and it was funded by her and the Roger de Haan Charitable Trust  with help from Ann Nevill & The Sandgate Societ
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It is hoped that Wells’ great grandson Dominic Wells and great, great grandson Alex will official unveil the bench during the H G Wells’ Festival History Walk Through Sandgate on Saturday 18th September.

David Cowell of the Sandgate Community Trust arranged for the bench to be sited on the Green and acknowledged the sterling support that had been received from Shepway District Council’s Ground’s Manager Chris McCreedy and his team. “It really was the District and Sandgate working together; it was a delight to be involved”. said David.

Notes from Linda’s book  ‘Rise and Progress of a Village‘

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August Bank Holiday Monday 2010 saw the latest annual Oldtimer Rally take place on The Leas Folkestone. Organised by The Grand, this event was again well supported by numerous classic cars and took place in glorious sunshine with thousands of spectators and enthusiasts alike admiring the exhibits.

One more reason to Discover Folkestone and enjoy the numerous events taking place throughout the year.

http://www.discoverfolkestone.co.uk

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Step Short is the command given to soldiers as they marched downhill to Folkestone harbour from their camps on The Leas, to embark on ships to France during WW1… for The Western Front.

It is now known as the Road of Remembrance.

Folkestone Remembers, and in 2010 new MP Damian Collins and Chairman of Step Short addressed the March from the harbour. Red and White balloons were released to commemorate the memory of troops, many of whom never returned and now rest in peace in France.

Details here http://stepshort.gofolkestone.org.uk/

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If determination and passion guaranteed success then I have no doubt that The Sandgate Trading Co will be a resounding retail triumph. Its proprietor, Nikki Wilson, has been planning the venture since she and her husband Paul returned to Sandgate two years ago and she has found inspiration in the seaside village they love.