Thursday, July 7 at 7.00 pm at Folkestone History Resources Centre, Folkestone Library

Inspired by Russell Burden’s “Circulations” – a water-worn historical assemblage - Andrew Richardson of Canterbury Archeological Trust and Lesley Hardy of Canterbury Christ Church University will tell the story of some objects found on the foreshore beneath the Roman Villa, describing their origin and use and how they came to be there.

“Circulations” is a 400 mm circle of 1000 sea worn objects ranging from a modern “I make a difference” wristband to a Romano-British glass cobalt bead, all found on a small stretch of East Wear Bay foreshore, Folkestone, over a period of 365 days.

The installation will be in the Folkestone History Resources centre for 3 months from June 25^th as part of the Folkestone Triennial Fringe and the programme of A Town Unearthed: A Community Archaeology Project for Folkestone. It is sponsored by Kent County Council’s “Treasurers Revealed” project.

Nick Spurrier

27 Plain Road

FOLKESTONE

CT20 2QF

spurrier@btconnect.com

Tel: 01303-240236

Folkestone Library will re-open its doors on Monday 23 August, following refurbishment works and replacement of the heating system.

A selection of new books, an improved layout and a bigger children’s section including computers are some of the changes that have been made.

Work has also been carried out to make the building easier to use and more welcoming with new display shelves and modern furniture and décor to create a bright atmosphere.  As part of the refurbishment, the old heating system has been replaced with a more energy efficient and reliable one.

The smaller, temporary library that has been operating at The Cube in Tontine Street, Folkestone, will close on Friday 6 August so preparations can be made for reopening the main library building.

Nearby Cheriton and Wood Avenue libraries have been offering longer opening hours during the closure period and these will continue until 23 August.

Kent County Council Head of Libraries, Cath Anley said:
“It’s very important that libraries are easy to use, well–equipped and welcoming, so that residents and communities can make the most of the services they offer. This refurbishment project has made a big difference.”

More information about all of Kent’s libraries is available online or by phoning 08458 247 247.

source of information: http://www.kent.gov.uk/news_and_events/news_archive/folkestone_library-1.aspx

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