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2024
January
- New Year New Job! – Pro-Force Open Day – Tuesday, 02 Jan 2024, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
- Castle Hill Autumn/Winter Blitz : Community Cleaning – Saturday, 2pm.
- ESOL – Term begins after Christmas Break – Monday, 08 Jan 2024.
- Support to Apply for winter energy support with KCC for FNC members on 09, 10 & 11 Jan 2024 at the FNCC.
- Math Class – Term begins after Christmas Break – Wednesday, 10 Jan 2024.
- Monthly Community Litter Pick: Network & Refreshment – Sunday, 14 Jan 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm.
- FNC Quarterly Meeting – Sunday, 14 Jan 2024, 4:00pm at the FNCC.
- KCC – Financial Hardship Programme – Tuesday, 16 Jan 2024, 11am at the FNCC.
- Bowl Screening Follow up visit: East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trust – Thursday, 18 Jan 2024, 5:00pm at the FNCC.
- Sapana Roka Magar visit to the FNC: BBC 100 Women 2020 – Thursday, 25 Jan 2024, 10:30 am at the FNCC.
- Folkestone Job Centre Representatives Presentation to FNC Member – Friday ,26 Jan 2024 at 1000 am at the FNC Centre.
- Folkestone Repairs Together –Repair items that would normally be thrown away, bikes, clothes, hoovers, toys etc Payment by donation. Refreshments available while items are being fixed. Sunday, 28 Jan 2024, 12:30pm-2:30pm at the FNCC.
- Kent & Medway Recovery and Wellbeing College: Introduction – TBC
2023
December
- Kent County Chairman Visit to the Centre – Friday, 01 Dec 2023, 11am-1pm.
- Free MOT Health Check for age 40-70 years: Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust – 5 Dec 2023, 10 am – 1 pm at the FNCC.
- Veterans’ Voices – Outreach, St Mary’s Church, Fratton Road, Portsmouth, 11:30 am – 4:00 pm.
- Level 3 Award in Education & Training – 06 Dec, 07 Dec, 08 Dec & 11 Dec 2023 at the FNCC.
- Pilgrims Hospice Presentation – Thursday, 07 Dec 2023, 11am at the FNCC.
- Kent & Medway Recovery and Wellbeing College – Introduction Presentation: Tuesday, 12 Dec 2023, 11 am at the FNCC.
- FNC Senior Citizen Christmas Lunch: Annual Event – Tuesday, 19 Dec 2023 at the FNCC.
- FNC Hypertension Hero Outreach – Saturday, 23 Dec 2023 at the FNCC.
- Folkestone Living Advent Calendar – Saturday, 23 Dec 2023, 5:30pm at the FNCC.
- Christmas Break 22 Dec 2023 – 02 Jan 2024.
November
- Training Hypertension Heroes by EK360 – Friday, 03 Nov 2023 , 9:30am-5:00pm at the FNCC.
- Free Customer Service Skills Course by KCV – Tuesday, 07 Nov 2023, 9am-3pm at the FNCC.
- Community Event for Cheriton: The Big Cheriton Community Quiz Night – Saturday, 11 Nov 2023, 3pm-8pm at the FNCC. For detail click here.
- FNC Purkha Diwas and Remembrance Sunday: 12 November 2023.
- Induction Level 3, Awards in Education & Training – Monday, 13 Nov 2023, 2:30pm at the FNCC.
- FNC Senior Citizen Desui-Bhilo: Annual Event– Tuesday, 14 Nov 2023 at the FNCC.
- Kent County Council Social Care Engagement – Thursday, 16 Nov 2023, 11am at the FNCC.
- FNC & FHDC: Litter Picking – Sunday, 19 Nov 2023, 10:00am at the FNCC.
- Meet & Greet with Mira Rai – Hamro Run Club, Sunday, 19 Nov 2023, 3pm at the FNCC. Detail here.
- Nepalese Traditional Lok Dhori Artist Visit – Tuesday, 21 Nov 2023 at the FNCC.
- KCC – Need help with Digital Skills? Cost of Living? and Water Social Tariffs?: Thursday, 23 Nov 2023, 11am-2pm at the FNCC. click here for the poster
- Community Safety Talk – KCC Community Warden: Thursday, 30 Nov 2023, 11am at the FNC
- CHERITON CHRISTMAS LIGHT FESTIVAL SWITCH ON – Saturday, 23 Nov 2023, 5pm at the Cheriton High Street.
- Grathwhyte -FNC Photography Project: Apr – Dec 2023.
October
- Town twinning unveiling between the Folkestone Town and Mechinagar Town, Nepal – Tuesday, 3rd Oct 2023, 10:00am at the FNCC.
- Visit by Whitehouse Surgery Link, Thursday. 05 Oct 2023, 10:30am at the FNCC.
- Community Fund Visit to the Centre – Thursday, 12 Oct 2023, 11:00am.
- FNC & KCV Partnership Meeting, Thursday, 12 Oct 2023, 15:00 – 17:00hrs.
- Traditional & Cultural Music Recording for the Animation Project – Friday, 13 October 2023, from 7pm at the FNCC.
- FNC to help with flu clinics at Whitehouse Surgery: Saturday, 14th Oct 2023, 9:00 -12:130.
- FNC Dashain Get -together Celebration, 15 Oct 2023, at the Leas Cliffe Hall.
- Visit & Presentation by Pilgrims Hospice – Tuesday, 17 Oct 2023, 11:00 at the FNCC.
- Gurkha Welfare Trust: Presentation and Q&A – Thursday, 19 Oct 2023, 12pm at the FNCC.
- Meeting the Funder Kent Downs ANOB at the Pent Farm- Monday, 30 Oct 2023, 12:30pm.
- “Together we CAN make a difference!“– Tuesday 31st Oct 2023, Amex Football Stadium, Falmer.
September
- Free MOT Health Check for age 40-70 years: Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust – 5 Sep 2023, 10 am – 1 pm at the FNCC.
- SEND presentation by Councillor Jane Darling – 07 Sep 2023, 11:00 – 12:00.
- Outreach by Sheepway Spectrum Arts – 07 Sep 2023, 12:00.
- Healthy eating workshop– 14 Sep, 19 Sep 2023, 13:30.
- Kent Adult Education – ESOL Classes: 18 September, 10:00 – 12:00 & 12:30 – 14:30.
- Filming Community Garden at the Pent Farm – 20 Sep 2023 by BristSpark East.
- Multiply Skills for Life – NUY Academy: Registration and Induction- 21 Sep 2023, 10 am – 12pm.
- FNC to support (volunteer) with flu clinics at Whitehouse Surgery: Saturday 23rd September 9:00 -12:15 and 13:00 – 15:30
- Skills for Volunteers, response, Kent Adult Education : 27 September 2023, 10:00 – 14:00 hrs at the FNCC.
- Numeracy Class – 27 Sep 2023, 10:00 – 12:00, FNCC
- Covid Booster Vaccine free for the eligible FNC members, friends & families administrated by Total Health Excellence –
Thursday, 28 Sep 2023, 9:00am-12:30pm at the FNCC. Detail click here
August
- Initial Meeting with Possible Filming with C5 – 02 August 2023.
- FCS – Talk it out is a free 10 week programme providing a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment where people can find support for their mental health and wellbeing- 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 2, 9 August2023. Contact information: talkitout@fcskent.org, 01795591019
- Nepali Comedy Artist/Actor Umesh Rai (aka Fulandeko Aama) visit to the FNCC- Thursday, 10 August 2023, 11:00.
- FNC Youths meeting with BFBS Gorkha Radio presenter Rupa Rana – Sunday, 13 August 2023, 20:00.
- Banking in Nepal – Presentation by Ms Nilam Rai, Bank Manger – Tuesday, 15 August 2023, 11:00am at FNCC.
- Collaboration Meeting BriteSpark East for Channel5 documentaries showcasing Kent, narrated by the actor Bill Nighy – 16 Aug 2023.
- Kent Adult Education Response Course Food Safety, 1 day course at the FNCC – 9:30am – 4:00pm, Wednesday, 23 August 2023.
- Bowl Cancer Screening presentation – East Kent Hospital University NHS, Wednesday, 23 August 2023, 5:30pm at the FNCC.
- Hamro Run Club –HAMRO EKIDEN 2023 Running Charity event: 25th – 26th August, 9:00am.
- FNC Senior Cultural Trip to Nepali Mela – Sunday, 27 August 2023 at Kempton Park Racecourse.
- Rodhi Television Presenter and Film Producer Ms Bal Kashi Gurung: Gurung Dhori Songs – 31 August 2023, 11:30am, FNCC.
July
- FCS – Talk it out is a free 10 week programme providing a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment where people can find support for their mental health and wellbeing- 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 5, 12, 19, 26 July 2023. Contact information: talkitout@fcskent.org, 01795591019
- NHS Kent & Medway: Integrated Community Equipment and Wheelchair Services, presentation, Thursday, 6 July 2023, 11:00 am at the FNCC.
- World in a Tent Multicultural Festival Folkestone: Equator Festivals, Folkestone & Hythe District Council and Arts Council England, 12:00 – 18:00, Sunday, 09 July 2023 at the FNCC.
- Nepalese Traditional Music & food: Andi Oliver visit 10:00 am at the FNCC- 17 July 2023.
- BBC TV – Music Festival, Folkestone, Sunday, 23 July 2023.
- FNC Senior Citizens Annual Gathering & the Coronation Medal Presentation Ceremony (King Charles III) for the Seniors Gurkha Veterans – Wednesday, 19 July 2023 at All Soul Church.
- BBC 2 TV Show – New Series – Folkestone Multi Cultural Music and Food Festival: Sunday, 23 July 2023, The Leas Stand.
- Kent Fire & Rescue Service – Fire Safety & Recruitment Opportunities – May 2023 – July 2023.
- One day training by KCV – Become More Confident – 9:00am-3:00pm at the FNCC. Detail of the course please click here – Confidence Building – Kent Coast Volunteering
- King’s College London, King’s Centre for Military Health Research Visit: Monday, 31 July 2023, 2:00pm at the FNCC
June
- Ceremony of unveiling the Portrait of the HM King Charles III at the FNC Centre – 01 June 2023, 11:00 – 14:00.
- Food Champion Training– KCHFT, 01 June 2023, 9:30 – 16:00 at Canterbury.
- Community Farming Project – visiting dates 02, 09, 12, 13 – June 2023 Pent Farm, 1:00 – 3:00 pm.
- FNC Cultural Showcase at King’s Coronation Celebration 10:30 -12:30, The Bandstand, The Leas – 3rd June 2023.
- Gurkha Walk by Gurkha Peace Foundation – Sunday, 04 June 2023, Great Chart, Ashford.
- King’s College London, King’s Centre for Military Health Research : Gurkha Wellbeing Academic Research – 11:00, 8 June 2023.
- FCS – Talk it out is a free 10 week programme providing a safe, confidential and non-judgemental environment where people can find support for their mental health and wellbeing- 10:00 am to 1:00 pm 7, 14, 21, 28 June 2023. Contact information: talkitout@fcskent.org, 01795591019
- Presentation by Op Courage NHS Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service, 08 June 2023 at FNCC.
- Jaari Nepali Film, 12:00 for senior citizens,14:0 10 June 2023 at FNCC.
- Free MOT Health Check for age 40-70 years: Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust – 25 Oct, 01 Dec 2022, 14 Feb 2023, 4 April 2023 & 20 June 2023.
- FCS Talking Therapies – Introductory Session; Virtual Reality – 22 June 2023, 11:30 am at the FNCC.
- Trainee GP Dr Om Gurung visit at the FNCC to understand the complexity of Nepalese Community with GP- 22 June 2023, 10:00-13:00.
- Folkestone Ukranian Choir – Three weeks starting from 22 June 2023, 17:30 at the FNCC.
- MUSIC FOR A ROYAL CEREMONY: KATHMANDU 1664 – Prof Richard Widdess, The Green Room at the Grand, CT20 2XL, 7:30pm.
- Level 2 Health & Safety Course: Kent Adult Education – 23 June 2023, 9:00 – 16:00 at the FNCC.
May
- Headway Kent – Brain Injury Support – 02 May 2023, 11:30 am at the FNCC.
- Registration for IT Beginner Class, 09:30 – 11:30hrs, 03 May 2023.
- Kent Adult Education– IT Beginner Class, 09 May 2023.
- Cultural Visit – Ubhauli Festival, Kirat Rai House, Gambles Lane, Woking, 08:00 – 19:00 hrs, Saturday, 06 May 2023.
- Outreach Program: NHS Kent and Medway Event, Leas Cliff Hall, 10:15am, 10 May 2022.
- Ubhauli Silli Dance & Music Session Every Thursday (5:30- 7:00) & Sunday (11:00 – 12:00) from 16th March until 18th May 2023.
- NHS Bowel Cancer Screening – East Kent Hospital University NHS Foundation Trust at the FNCC – 11:30, 18th May 2023.
- FNC Badminton Session – May 2023.
- NHS Health Education England: Community Participatory Action Research Cohort 2: Training & Mentoring – 22 May 2023 – May 2024.
- Tea brewing workshop –Organic tea from Nepal by Ilam Tea – 23 May 2023, 11:00 – 12:00 at the FNCC.
April
- Grathwhyte-FNC Photography Project: First portrait shoot, 14 April 2023, The Invicta Bar.
- King’s College London- King’s Centre for Military Health Research : Gurkha Wellbeing Project : Initial Phase – 17 Apr 2023.
- FNCC Cleaning Voluntary Activity- Aramark Team 27th April 2023.
- Cancer services or Cancer Screening – research Project by ek360: 25th April 2023 at the FNCC.
- Outreach Project “Folkestone Talks” – Turner Free School 20 Apr 2023.
- FNCC’s Senior Citizen Group Volunteers Meeting with Centre’s Staff – 12 April 2023
- BFBS Gurkha Radio – Riddle Activity: 11:30-12:30 11 April 2023 at the FNCC
March
- Professional Referral Energy Voucher Scheme by KCC application – 20 March -31 March 2023
- Healthwatch Kent – Listening Group with accessibilities equipment – Thursday, 16 Mar 2023, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm at the FNCC
- Nepalese Holi Celebration – Partnership with Equator Festival : 12 March 2023.
- ESOL Registration & Class – Kent Adult Education, Monday, 13 March 2023 – Dec 2023 at the FNCC.
- KCH-NHS: NIHR Public Research Champions (Recruiting) Project: 05 Dec 22, 9 Jan 23, 10 Feb 23, 10 Mar 23.
- Macmillan Cancer Project – Social Enterprise Kent (Listening & Focus group on feedback about the cancer services) – 2 Mar 2023, 10:00 -1:00 pm at the FNCC.
- FNC & KCV Partnership Board Meeting – 02 March 2023, 13:00 – 15:00.
February
- Interaction with Neer Shah, Nepalese film actor, director & producer – 28 Feb 2023, 18:00 hrs at FNCC.
- Special Satsang on Mahima of Maha Shivaratri by Guru Dr Chintamani Yogi – 17 Feb 2023, 1:30 to 3pm.
- Hypertension Heroes: 2nd Round Training by ek360 – 18 Jan 2023 & 15 Feb 2023 at the FNCC.
- Kent Adult Education: Community Learning & Skills: 6 Weeks IT Learning & One day Courses: Nov 2022 – Dec 2023.
- Full health Check – One you Kent – Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust: 27 Oct, 01 Dec & 14 Feb 2023.
- Kent Fire & Rescue Service – Career Interaction, 17 Jan 2023, 11:00 am at the FNCC & further dates TBC
- One You Kent, NHS Foundation Trust : Weight Watch Program Sep 2022 – Jan 2023.
- Salus group – running workshops at school on the history, culture and traditions of Gurkhas within the Folkestone area – 16, 17 & 19 Jan 2023.
- FNC Community Cleaning – Castle Hill Clearing, 07 Jan 2023, 14:00 – 16:00 hrs.
2022
- Kent & Medway Listen Project, 03rd March – SEK.
- “We are Folkestone” – Turner School Project, 4 March – 25 April 2022.
- PJM Medal Presentation Programme, 19th March – only for invited members. Time: 12:00 – 14:00.
- Nepalese Holi Celebration, 26th March – open for all. Time: 13:00 – 16:00.
- AGM and Convention, 27th March – only for FNC members. Time: 11:00 – 17:00.
- KENT COUNTY COUNCIL Chairman Visit to the FNCC, 31st March – FNC members and invitees. Time: 11:00 – 14:00.
- KAB can bring Iris, 12th April – open for all. Time: 10:00 – 15:00.
- FNC Integration Charity Night, Celebrating Nepalese New Year, 16th April – FNC members their Families & Friends and Guests Invitees. Time: 16:00 – 22:45. Venue: Folkestone Harvey Grammar School.
- Kent and Medway Integrated Care Board Chairman Visit: 30 May 2022, 10:30 at the FNCC
- Visit of Dr Mahabir Pun, 18th & 19th April 2022. Open for all. Time 14:00 – 16:00.
- Nepalese & Bollywood Dance Classes, from 25 April 2022, Monday. Open for all. Time- 7-8pm every Monday.
- MS Packages for beginners. Date- TBC,10-12pm every Wednesday for 10 weeks
- Hypertension Heroes Training & Hypertension Hub – ek360
- FNCC Gardening Project – Incredible Edible & Folkestone Town Council.
- World in a Tent Festival at The Stadium, Aldridge Road, Cheriton, Ct20 3EN on Sunday, 3rd July 2022, – FNC coordinating with the host Equator.
- Artist Comedian Khabapu Chanchal Magar Show at FNCC, 12pm – 2pm 26 July 2022.
- University of Kent & London Imperial Museum – Walking with the Ghost – 28 June, 14 & 26 July, and 01 Aug 2022.
- FNC Senior Annual Gathering – 06 Sep 2022
- Folkestone Nepalese Community Marking the Late Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II State Funeral, Monday, 19 Sep 2022 from 10:30 am at the FNCC
- One You Kent NHS – Weight Management Program: 15 Sep – 16 Dec 2022 at the FNCC.
- SEK – Breaking Barriers Celebration & Networking Breakfast: 28 Sep 2022, 8 am – 11 am at the FNCC.
- FNC Dashain Get-Together Annual Gathering – 08 Oct 2022, The Leas Cliff Hall.
- FNC Senior Citizen: “Deusi-Bhailo” (Balihang Chad/ Tihar) Annual Program: 25 Oct 2022.
- WALKING WITH GHOSTS: An immersive art experience and programme of events, exploring the legacy of war in Folkestone using film, music, poetry and personal accounts. Friday, 11am, 11 Nov 2022 at Folkestone Harbour Arm Station.
- Remembrance Sunday Service & FNC Purkha Diwas: 13 Nov 2022
- Meet the Funders Presentation– National Lottery Community Fund. Saturday, Nov 5th 2022
- FNC & Strange Cargo – The Leas Lift Art Project: Oct – Nov 2022.
- Kent Adult Education & FNCC – Response Partnership Course Absolute IT Beginner: 16 Nov – 21 Dec 2022
- Talking about Nepalese Kirat Rai Community- Porchlight Canterbury and Dover: 21 & 21 Dec 2022.
- FNC Senior Citizen Christmas Lunch with 75 years Over – Thursday, 15 Dec 2022 at FNCC.
- Rushmoore Nepalese Community – Zoom Interaction, 20 Dec 2022.
- JimJam Arts Folkestone Living Advent Calendar (Winter Solstice in Nepal): FNC Showcasing original culture- 21 Dec 2022.
Feb 2024
Feb 2024
| Collaborators | Project/Activity | Schedule | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pro-Force | Recruitment & Training | Tuesday, 06 Feb 2024, 10:00 am – 2:00pm | Registration & Training |
| Kent Police Community Liaison Officer | Visit & Interaction | Thursday, 08 Feb 2024, 11:00am | Initial Visit |
| HiP – Anita Mackenzie | Portrait Sessions | Friday, 09 Feb 2024, 12pm | Women of Faith Exhibition 2024 |
| Social Enterprise Kent (SEK) & Kent County Council | Taking Part in Research | Tuesday, 13 Feb 2024 | Main Hall Presentation & Conference Room – Activity & more depth |
| Migration and Borders Research Team Home Office Digital, Data and Technology | Migration and Borders Research | Wednesday, 14 Feb 2024, 14:30 via Teams | Taking part in a research session – the will provide a summary of what they have learned from the session. |
| Kent and Medway NHS and Social Care Partnership Trust (KMPT) | Mental Care Provision & Research | Thursday, 22 Feb 2024, 10am at the FNCC | Mental Health through Art |
| Kent County Council | Charity Dinner | Friday, 23 Feb 2023, 6:30pm at the Ashford International Hotel | The Chairman of KCC: Black Tie Charity Dinner |
| Folkestone Repairs Together | Repair items that would normally be thrown away, bikes, clothes, hoovers, toys etc | Sunday, 25 Feb 2024, 12:30pm-2:30pm | Refreshments available while items are being fixed. |
| SEK | Free Digital Skills and Energy sessions | Thursday, 29 Feb 2023, 12 pm-3pm, Conference Room | Free session to attend |
Mar 2024
Mar 2024
| Collaborators | Project/Activity | Schedule | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| SGN & CNS | SGN Safe and Warm Communities Scheme | Friday, 01 Mar 2024, 10:00 online | Training Management, Staff and Volunteer |
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust | Free MOT Health Check for age 40-70 years | Thursday, 07 Mar 2024, 10:00 – 13:00 | |
| HiP, Folkestone Women’s Forum, Women of the World, Folkestone Town Council & ST Mary & St Eanswythe Folkestone. | Women of Faith: Celebrating International Women Month 2024 | Saturday, 09 Mar 2024, Holy Trinity Church Sandgate, 6:00pm -9:00pm | The showcase will continue from Sunday 10 – 30 Mar In Parish Church of St Marys & St Eanswythe, Wed- Sat, 11am – 1:00pm |
| FNC & EK360 | Outreach: Hypertension Hero | Sunday, 10 Mar 2024, 5:30pm-6:30pm at The Harvey Grammar School, Cherition Road, CT19 5JY. | Event Host – Capt (Rtd) Bishnu Singh: Gurkha Charity Dinner Night – to support the Gurkha Welfare Trust |
| I Builder | Changing the Carpet of Main Hall | Monday, 11 Mar – 13 Mar 2024 | Centre Main Hall will be closed for the repair |
| KCV | FREE Skills for Volunteering courses | Tuesday, 12 Mar 2024, 9:00 -15:00 | Refreshment Provided |
| Cheriton Forum | Meeting with all the local community / organisation | Wednesday, 13 Mar 2024, 16:00 | Community Meeting to form Cheriton Forum |
| FNC & HiP | International Women’s Day with Nepalese Nataion | Sunday, 17 Mar 2024 at the FNC Centre | Unveiling the Nepalese Nations pictures taken by Healing Image Photography – Digital Exhibition – Poem Recitation – Talks & Interaction – Cultural Nibbles (voluntarily) |
| Turner Schools | Diversity Weeks | Monday, 18 Mar 2024 – Turner Free School, Year 7, TBC Tuesday, 19 Mar 2024 – Folkestone Primary, Year 1 & 2, 10am Monday, 25 Mar 2024 -Martello, 10am Wednesday, 27 Mar 2024 – Morehall, 1pm | Talks and Cultural Dances |
| SGN & CNS | SGN Safe and Warm Communities Scheme | Friday, 19 Mar 2024, 13:00 online | Training Management, Staff and Volunteer |
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust | World TB Day | Thursday, 21 Mar 2024, 10:00 | All members, friends & families |
| Folkestone Town Council | Visit of the Town Mayor and Medway Mayor | Thursday, 21 Mar 2024, 11:00 | |
| FNC | Nepalese Dance Workshop: St Mary’s Primary Academy | Friday, 22 Mar 2024, St Mary’s Primary Academy | Nepalese Theme Week |
| Equator Festival | FNC Centre Annual Event: Nepalese Holi Festival | Saturday, 23 Mar 2024, 13:00 at the FNCC | |
| FNC Members | FNC Annual General Meeting | Sunday, 24 Mar 2024, 11:00 at the FNC Centre | All the FNC Members, ECM, Board of Trustees and Advisors |
| FNC, Equator & Pent Farm | Farming Work Shop: St Mary’s Primary Academy | Tuesday, 26 Mar 2024 at the Pent Farm | Nepalese Farming Skills |
| 2RGR Community Centre | FNC Hypertension Hero Outreach | Thursday, 28 Mar 2024 at Shorncliffe Community Centre, 10:00am – 12:00pm | Blood Pressure Check and Information on why and how to the public |
| Pro-Force | Recruiting & Training | Thursday, 28 May 2024 at the FNC Centre, 10:00am-4:00pm | For all the Jobseekers around the Kent |
Apr 2024
Apr 2024
| Collaborators | Project/Activity | Schedule | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff & Volunteers | Application for BRP for those are in ILE and ILR | From Tuesday, 2nd April 2024, from 1:00pm onwards until end of April | All our FNC Members and Beneficiaries to apply BRP for eVisa. |
| Nuyu Academy | Multiply Course | Wednesday, 3rd Apr 2024, 10:00am-12:00pm | The third Math Course at the FNC Centre |
| Shrish Creative Arts Initiative | A Visual Art Exhibition: Gurkha Women – An Echo in the Story- Sirzana Shrish | Thursday, 4 Apr 2024, 10:00am | FNC supporting to the Project. |
| NUYU Academy | NCFE Entry Level 3 Functional Skills Qualification in Mathematics | Saturday, 13,20 & 27 Apr 2024, 10:00am-12:00pm | Advance Multiply Course Students |
| FNC Members, Friends & Families | Charity Integration Evening Nepalese New Year | Saturday, 13 Apr 2024 | Hawkinge Community Centre |
| F&HD Council & FNC | Litter Pick, Network & Refreshment | Sunday, 14 Apr 2024, 10:00am at the FNC Centre | Litter Picking around Cheriton – all FNC members are invited |
| The Chair of FHDC Cllr Abena Akuffo-Kelly | Westenhanger Castle | Thursday, 18 Apr 2024, 10:3- – 15:00 at Stone St, Westenhanger, Hythe, CT21 4HX | Presentation, Tour of Castle, Buffet Lunch, Raffle and Auction for Chosen Charity. |
| KCV | Volunteers Meeting Awards 2024 | Tuesday, 23 Apr 2024, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Conference Room | Technical support to KCV |
| Turner Schools | Folkestone Talks | Thursday, 25 Apr 2024, 9:30am-11:10am, Turner Free School. | Outreach to School, talking with pupils on diversity, career, volunteering, community and educations. |
| SAFFA Kent & Kent Fire Service | Presentation / Interaction | Thursday, 25 Apr 2024, 10:30 am | SAFFA Kent Interaction Click here for the detailDetails here |
| Pent Farm & ShivaNova | Community Garden: Shed Building | Friday, 26 Apr 2024, 7:30am at the Pent Farm | Shelter 10.9mX3.6m |
| Folkestone Repairs Together | Repair items that would normally be thrown away, bikes, clothes, hoovers, toys etc | Sunday, 28 Apr 2024, 12:30pm-2:30pm | Refreshments available while items are being fixed |
May 2024
May 2024
| Collaborators | Project/Activity | Schedule | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEK | Energy Saving Presentation | Thursday, 2 May 2024 at FNC Centre, 10:30 am | SGN Safe & Warm |
| Pro Force | Recruiting & Training | Friday, 03 May 2024 at the FNC Centre, 10:00am-2:00pm | Invitees are confirmed by invitation. |
| The Gurkha Memorial Fund | 10 KM Costal Walk | Saturday, 4th May 2024, 10:30 am Bandstand the Leas, Folkestone | Charity Costal Walk supporting the GMF. |
| Channel Health Alliance | Free: Spring Booster 2024 | Sunday, 5 May 2024, at FNC Centre, 1:00pm-5:00pm | The following is the eligible cohorts in spring 2024: • adults aged 75 years and over • residents in care homes for older adults • individuals aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed |
| Turner Schools | Folkestone Talks | Tuesday, 07 May 2024, 9:15am-11:30am, Dover Christ Church Academy | Outreach to School, talking with pupils on diversity, career, volunteering, community and educations. |
| Aramark | FNC Centre Cleaning | Wednesday, 08 May 2024 | Aramark Team Giving Back to the Community on Volunteer Day. |
| SEK | Digital Safety Presentation | Thursday, 9 May 2024 at the FNC Centre, 10:30am | SGN Safe & Warm. |
| FHDC | Litter Picking | Sunday, 12 May 2024 at the FNC Centre, 10:00am | All FNC Members |
| Dover Christ Church Academy | Outreach: FNC | Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 10:00 am | Running School Activity on Nepalese Culture |
| Food Champions | Final Healthy Eating Goal | Tuesday, 14 May 2024, 12:30pm – 14:30pm | FNC Centre Staff, Volunteers & Beneficiaries. |
| mhm – mental health matters | Co-Production Day For detail click here | Thursday, 16 May 2024 at 2:00pm – 5:00pm | Delivering crisis mental health support to all in the local community. |
| KCV | Safeguarding Training | Friday, 17 May 2024 at FNC Centre | All the FNC Centre Staff and Volunteers to attend. |
| KMPT | First Community Research Champion Event | Monday, 20 May 2024, 10:00am – 14:00pm, Maidstone Community Support Centre | FNC Gen Sec/Centre Manager Attending. |
| Turner Schools | Folkestone Talks | Monday, 20 May 2024, 9:15am-11:00am, Martello Primary | Outreach to School, talking with pupils on diversity, career, volunteering, community and educations. |
| KCC – Adult Social Care and Health | Engagement Catch Up – Videos & Photos of the Centre’s activities & projects | Wednesday, 22 May 2024 at the FNC Centre, 10:00am | The achievements and challenges in social care in Kent. |
| SILVERTIME Legal Estate Planning Services | Legacy Fortress For Generations | Thursday, 23 May 2024 at the FNC Centre, 10:30am | For details pls click here |
| 31tenconsulting | Kent Public Health Insights Project – engagement activity | Thursday, 23 May 2024 at the FNC Centre, 11:00am | Why individuals might not access services including adult healthy lifestyles, NHS health checks and sexual health services – commission by KCC. |
| Cheriton Library / KCC | Visit to the Centre – Cllr Clair Bell – postponed due to the general election announced | Thursday, 30 May 2024 at the FNC Centre, 10:30am | Cheriton Library arrangements |
Jun 2024
Jun 2024
| Collaborators | Project/Activity | Schedule | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Gurkha Peace Foundation | Gurkha Walk 2024: Charity activity for GPF | Sunday, 02 June 2024, 9:00 am, Singleton Road Great Chart TN23 3BB | With the memory of 13 Victoria Cross winners among Gurkha veterans, thousands will walk the 13 KM track in solidarity |
| Neshan Pun Magar | Nepalese Singer visit for Interaction & Entertainment | Tuesday, 04 June 2024, 11:00am at the FNC Centre | Social interaction & gathering |
| NHS England | CPAR 2 – Showcase. FNC Community Researchers Presentation and Awards | Thursday, 06 June 2024, Coin Street, London. | 6 members will attend including, 3 Community Researchers & Lead. |
| Pro Force | Recruiting & Training | Friday, 07 June 2024 at the FNC Centre, 10:00am-2:00pm | Invitees are confirmed by invitation. |
| FHDC | Litter Picking | Sunday, 09 June 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the FNC Centre, 10:00am | All FNC Members |
| KCV | Confidence Building | Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 9am – 3:15pm at the FNC Centre | For detail please click here |
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust | Free MOT Health Check for age 40-70 years | Tuesday, 11 June 2024, 10:00 – 13:00 | All members & their families |
| SEK | Project Uplift | Thursday, 13 June 2024, 11:00 am at the FNC Centre | All members & their families |
| FNC Committee | Event Invitation: Welcome & Farewell Ceremony for the Chair of KCC, FHDC and Town Mayor | Thursday, 13 June 2024, 11 am at the FNC Centre | FNC Committee, Trustees, Advisors and General Members |
| Turner Schools | Folkestone Talks | Friday, 14 June 2024, 9:30am-11:30am, Folkestone Primary | Outreach to School, talking with pupils on diversity, career, volunteering, community and educations. |
| Cheriton Events Group | SUMMER FETE | Saturday, 15 June 2024, 10:00 – 15:00, at the FNC Centre | Stall Event supporting to raise fund for the Christmas Light |
| FNC, Schools & ShivaNova | Community Garden Work Shop for is Aycliffe School, Dover | Monday, 17 June 2024, 9:30 – 3:00, at the Pent Farm | Aycliffe School, Dover – 2 Groups, FNC Centre Staff and Volunteers |
| KCC | Household Support Fund – Referral Application | Tuesday, 18 June 2024 | FNC Beneficiaries |
| Nuyu Academy | Entry Level 3, Maths Exam | Wednesday, 19 June 2024, 10:00am – 12:30pm at the FNC Centre | Students of Multiply Classes that has done 2 Courses |
| All Parties | Visit by the Member of Parliament Candidates | Thursday, 20 June 2024, 10:00 am – 4:00pm | FNC Committee & Members will be visited by the Parliament Candidates for Folkestone & Hythe |
| FNC Committee | FNC Quarterly Meeting/Trustees Board Meeting (1st Meeting of 9th Cttee) | Sunday, 23 June 2024, at the FNC Centre | Committee, Trustees, Advisors & General Members |
| King’s College London | Gurkha Veterans Wellbeing Research – recruit veterans for interviews | Wednesday, 26 June 2024, 10:00am-13:00pm at the FNC Centre | All veterans FNC Members |
| Forward Trust | Forward Trust East Kent Services – Interaction | Thursday, 27 June 2024, 10:00am-12:00pm at the FNC Centre | All members |
| 2nd Royal Gurkha Rifles | RGR Fest – Click here for detail | Sunday, 30 June 2024, 10:00am-18:00pm at Sir John Moore Barracks | RGR members, Veterans and families of the FNC |
| Folkestone Town Council | 13th Annual Armed Forces and Community Fun Day – an exhilarating air display from the Red Arrows | Sunday, 30 June 2024, 10:00am-18:00pm, The Leas & Bandstand | Official Invitation to FNC Chairman and all the members |
Jul 2024
Jul 2024
| Collaborators | Project/Activity | Schedule | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Parties | Visit by the Member of Parliament Candidates | Tuesday, 02 Jul 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00pm | FNC Committee & Members will be visited by the Parliament Candidates for Folkestone & Hythe |
| Pent Farm | Outreach – Community Garden | Friday, 05 Jul 2024 11:30 am – 12:30pm at the Pent Farm, Postling | Talking to Schools kindergarten about the Community Garden Project |
| Kent County Show | Visit to Kent County Show | Friday, 05 Jul, 9:00, Kent County Agricultural Society, Kent Showground, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3JF. | Volunteers, FNC Senior Citizens & Centre Staff. |
| Equatorial Festival | World in a Tent Multicultural Festival | Sunday, 07 Jul 2024, 11am | Open to the Public |
| KCC | Venue for Project Lunch | Wednesday, 10 Jul, 10:45am at the FNC Centre | Only on KCC Invitation. FNC Centre to provide Main Hall and Conference Room. |
| KCC & FHDC | Household Support Fund | Thursday, 11 Jul 2024, 1:00 pm – 3:00pm until 2 weeks. | Printing and enquiry of summitted KCC Household support fund food/energy vouchers |
| SEK | Breast Health Pop Up Stand | Friday, 12 Jul, 10:00am at the FNC Centre | Open to All |
| FHDC | Litter Picking | Sunday, 14 Jul 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the FNC Centre, 10:00am | All FNC Members |
| Kent & Medway NHS ICB | Children & Young People Community Health Service – Survey | Sunday, 14 Jul & Monday, 15 Jul 2024, 3 pm – 7 pm at the FNC Centre | All FNC Members’ parents, young and children to voluntarily provide survey for the report |
| Nuyu Academy | Multiply Class – 5th Course Begins for 9 Weeks | Wednesday, 17 Jul 2024, 10:00am – 12:00pm at the FNC Centre | All FNC Members |
| 2 RGR | Meet & Greet with Incoming & Outgoing GM- Informal | Thursday, 18 Jul 2024, 1:00pm – 1:45pm at the FNC Centre | FNC ECMs, Trustees & Advisors at the Conference Room |
| FNC Senior Citizens | Annual Gathering | Saturday, 20 Jul 2024, 10am at the FNC Centre | FNC Senior Citizens Members and Invited Members |
| SEK | Breast Health Pop Up Stand | Monday, 22 July, 10:00am at the FNC Centre | Open to All |
| Turner Free School | Community Day | Tuesday, 23 Jul 2024, 10:00am -12:00pm at the TFS | Invited FNC Members to Represent & take part in activities |
| FNC Centre & ShivaNova/Equator Festivals | Community Garden Tour for Refugee | Wednesday, 24 Jul 2024, 5:00pm – 8:00pm at the Pent Farm | FNC Centre Staff and Volunteers |
| King’s College London | Research Interview | Thursday, 25 Jul 2024 and Tuesday 30 Jul 2024, 10:00am-3:30pm at the FNC Centre | Invitee FNC Members Only |
| NUYU Academy | Crafts and Maths Taster Session | Wednesday, 24th & 31st July,10:00am at the FNC Centre | Open to FNC Members |
Aug 2024
Aug 2024
| Collaborators | Project/Activity | Schedule | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folkestone Town Council | QUIZ NIGHT – In aid of the Mayor’s Charities | Friday, 02 Aug 2024, 07:00pm at the The Grand, The Green Room, The Leas, Folkestone | All FNC Members – please click here for detail |
| Tai Chi Teacher – Kath | Tai Chi Picnic | Sunday, 04 Au 2024, 12:30pm at Hythe | Tai Chai interested students – supported by Kanchan |
| eK360 | Hypertension Hero Training | Tuesday, 06 Aug 2024, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the FNC Centre | All FNC Members, Staff & Volunteers |
| SEK | Breast Health Pop Up Stand | Wednesday, 07 Aug, 11:00am at the FNC Centre | Open to All |
| FHDC, SSAFA, DWP, RBL and other services | Veterans Drop-In | Thursday, 08 Aug 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the FNC Centre | All FNC Members |
| Folkestone & Hythe MP | Visit of the Newly Elected MP & Inaugural of The National Lottery Community Fund – Plague | Thursday, 08 Aug 2024, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the FNC Centre | All FNC Members |
| King’s College London | Research Interview | Friday, 09 Aug 2024, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at the FNC Centre | Invitee FNC Members Only |
| FHDC | Community Litter Picking | Sunday, 11 Aug 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the FNC Centre, 10:00am | All FNC Members |
| King’s College London | Research Interview | Wednesday, 14 Aug 2024, 9:00am-3:30pm at the FNC Centre | Invitee FNC Members Only |
| DWP-Gravesend Jobcentre | South Asian Heritage Month Project | Wednesday, 14 Aug 2024, 8:50am at the Gravesend Jobcentre | FNC outreach on Gurkha & Nepalese heritage and culture |
| SEK | Breast Health Pop Up Stand | Thursday, 15 Aug, 10:00am at the FNC Centre | Open to All |
| Hamro Run Club | Hamro Ekiden 2024 – Fundraising Event | Friday- Saturday, 16-17 Aug 2024, at FNC Centre | Hamro Run Club – Runners taking part at their invitations. |
| Folkestone Festivals | Multi-Cultural Festival | Sunday, 18 Aug 2024, 11:00 am at the Leas Band Stand | FNC will show cultural and contemporary dances at 11:00 am |
| FNC Committee | FNC Centre Painting & Cleaning | Sunday, 18 Aug 2024, 10:00am – 1:00pm at the FNC Centre | All FNC Members & Volunteers Welcome. Messing & Refreshment Provided for the Volunteers. |
| FNC Centre Staff & Volunteers | Online immigration status (eVisa) – application support | Tuesday, 20 Aug 2024, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the FNC Centre | FNC Members – Senior Citizens and Members requiring digital support. |
| King’s College London | Research Interview | Wednesday, 21 Aug 2024, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at the FNC Centre | Invitee FNC Members Only |
| King’s College London | Research Interview | Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 27, 28 & 29 Aug 2024, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at the FNC Centre | Invitee FNC Members Only |
| NHS England – South East | CPAR Cohort 3 – Admin Meeting | Wednesday, 28 Aug 2024, 10:00 am via Teams | Centre Manager |
Sep 2024
Sep 2024
| Collaborators | Project/Activity | Schedule | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| FNC Committee | FNC 2nd Quarterly / Trustee Board Meeting | Sunday, 01 Sep 2024, 11:00 am at the FNC Centre | FNC Members |
| Kent Adul Education | Pre Entry – English Class Begins | Monday, 9 Sep 2024, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm at the FNC Centre | Tutor Steve Green (New Academic Year) |
| Kent & Medway ICB | Adult & Children’s Community Health Service Brief | Tuesday, 1:00 pm-2:30 pm via Teams | FNC Centre provided the research paper – Centre Manger |
| FHDC, SSAFA, DWP, RBL and other services | Veterans Drop-In | Thursday, 12 Sep 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the FNC Centre | All FNC Members & all the Veterans in surrounding area |
| Kent Adul Education | Entry Level 1 – English Class Begins | Friday, 13 Sep 2024, 9:30 am – 11:30 am at the FNC Centre | Tutor Steve Green (New Academic Year) |
| KCC | Workshop – | Friday, 13, 20, 27 Sep & 4 Oct 2024 from 3:00pm – 7:00pm | Only Invited are able to attend |
| FHDC | Community Litter Picking at the Le Quesne play area, North Road, Folkestone | Sunday, 15 Sep 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the FNC Centre, 10:00am | All FNC Members |
| Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust | Free MOT Health Check for 40-70years | Tuesday, 17 Sep 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at FNC Centre | All FNC Members/Friends/Families |
| NHS Kent & Medway ICB | Kent and Medway Inequalities Subcommittee Meeting | Wednesday, 18 Sep 2024, 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm via Teams | Centre Manager / CPAR 2 Report |
| FA England | ‘Over the Sidelines’ – England FA Coaching event. | Monday, 23 Sep 2024, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm. | All FNC Members/ Youths |
| FNC Committee | Dashain Get-Together Annual Event | Convened virtually via MS Teams | All FNC Members / Friends / Families and Invited Guests |
Oct 2024
Oct 2024
| Collaborators | Project/Activity | Schedule | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| ArchiArtyMusicTects | Architecture, art and music – Drawing from observation(pleinair) | Wednesday, 02 Oct 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the FNC Centre | Explore themes around identity, ethnicity, transnational, memory, place |
| White House Surgery | Flu Vaccine – Volunteering | Saturday, 05 Oct 2024, 9:00 am at the White House Surgery | Supporting the Surgery for Vaccination – All FNC Members Volunteers |
| FNC & Equatorial Festival | FNC Farm Festival | Saturday, 05 Oct 2024, 11:00 am at the Pent Farm, Postling | All FNC Members & Public (Equatorial Festival) |
| FNC & Equatorial Festival | School Community Garden Workshop | Monday, 07 Oct 2024, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm at the Pent Farm, Postling | Harcourt Primary School – Workshop led by Kanchan & Chandra Shai |
| FNC & Equatorial Festival | School Community Garden Workshop | Tuesday, 08 Oct 2024, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm at the Pent Farm, Postling | Whitec;liffs Primary School, Dover – Workshop led by Kanchan & Chandra Shai |
| NHS England, University of Reading & Scottish Community Centre | Community Participatory Action Research (CPAR) Cohort 3 | Wednesday, 09 Oct 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm via Ms Teams | Introduction to the Program: Swechchha & Abesh. |
| FHDC, SSAFA, DWP, RBL and other services | Veterans Drop-In | Thursday, 10 Oct 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the FNC Centre | All FNC Members & all the Veterans in surrounding area |
| FNC & Equatorial Festival | School Community Garden Workshop | Friday, 11 Oct 2024, 10:45 am – 2:00 pm at the Pent Farm, Postling | Ramsgate School – Workshop led by Kanchan & Chandra Shai |
| White House Surgery | Flu Vaccine – Volunteering | Saturday, 12 Oct 2024, 9:00 am at the White House Surgery | Supporting the Surgery for Vaccination – All FNC Members Volunteers |
| FHDC | Community Litter Picking | Sunday, 13 OCt 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm at the FNC Centre, 10:00am | All FNC Members |
| FNC & Equatorial Festival | School Community Garden Workshop | Friday, 14 Oct 2024, 09:45 am – 2:00 pm at the Pent Farm, Postling | School – Workshop led by Kanchan & Chandra Shai |
| FNC & Equatorial Festival | School Community Garden Workshop | Friday, 15 Oct 2024, 09:45 am – 2:00 pm at the Pent Farm, Postling | Toddler – Workshop led by Kanchan & Chandra Shai |
| NHS Kent and Medway | IPPH Inequalities Sub Committee | Thursday, 17 Oct 2024, 10:00 am – 11:15 am via Teams | CPAR 2- Key Findings delivery by Gen Sec |
| FNC Committee | 2 FNC Post Dashain Celebration Meeting/FNC Nepali New Year 2082 Coord Meeting | Sunday, 20 Oct 2024, 4:00pm at the FNC Centre | All FNC Members |
| Channel Health Alliance | Covid-19 Autumn Winter 2024 booster | Sunday, 20 Oct 2024, 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm at the FNC Centre | Please see the Criteria – please click here |
| FNC Committee | Mayor Harka Sampang Rai Visit to the FNC | Thursday, 24 Oct 2024, 2 pm at the FNC Centre | FNC Chairman & all Members |
| FNC Chair & Committee | Mayoress of Folkestone’s Charity – Sunday Lunch | Sunday, 27 Oct 2024, 12:30pm at the Grand Bustin Hotel | FNC Chairman & all |
| Health Watch Kent | Survey | Tuesday, 29 Oct 2024, 9:30 am at the FNC Cnetre | FNC Centre Staff & Volunteers require |