Current Projects
Feb 2024
Mar 2024
Apr 2024
May 2024
Jun 2024
Jul 2024
Past projects & events
FNC Meetings & Events 2023/2024
Current Projects
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. |
| 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. |
| SILVERTIME Legal Estate Planning Services | Legacy Fortress For Generations | Thursday, 23 May 2024 at the FNC Centre, 10:30am | For details pls click here |
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 |
| 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. |
| Pent Farm & Equatorial Festival | Open Farm Day | Sunday, 8 June 2024 | Pent Farm |
| 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 |
| 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 |
Jul 2024
Jul 2024
| Collaborators | Project/Activity | Schedule | Additional Info |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equatorial Festival | World in a Tent Multicultural Festival | Sunday, 7 Jul 2024, 11am | |
| FNC | FNC Membership Awareness & Facilities at the Centre (Community Centre Open Day for the FNC) Members | TBC | |
| FNC | Education Festival | TBC | |
Past projects & events
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.
FNC Meetings & Events 2023/2024
2024
- FNC Quarterly Meeting – Sunday, 14 Jan 2024, 4pm at the FNC Centre.
- FNC Annual General Meeting / Convention – Sunday, 24 March 2024 at FNC Centre.
- FNC Executive Committee Meeting – Thursday, 28 March 2024 at the FNC Centre.
- FNC Charity Integration Night at Nepalese New Year 2081 BS – Saturday, 13 April 2024 at the Hawkinge Community Centre.
- FNC Post Nepalese New Year Celebration Meeting – Friday, 10 May 2024, 6:00pm at the FNC Centre.
- FNC Dashain Get-Together Celebration – Sunday, 29 September 2024 at the Leas Cliff Hall.
- FNC Purkha Diwas & Remembrance Sunday – Sunday, 10 November 2024.
2023
- FNC & KCV Partnership Board Meeting – 19 Jan 2023, 11:00 – 14:00.
- FNC General Meeting (3rd Quarterly) – 01 Jan 2023, 11:00 – 2:00 pm at the FNCC.
- FNC Annual General Meeting (AGM) – Sunday, 26 March 2023 at the FNCC.
- FNC Nepalese New Year Celebration – Friday, 14 April 2023.
- FNC and British Royal Legion Cheriton & Morehall Branch – ceremony of unveiling of Portrait of HM The King Charles at FNC Centre, 1st June 2023.
- FNC Charity Event – Saturday, 17 June 2023 – postponed due to unforeseen circumstances & venue issues, new dates will be announcing soon.
- ARMED FORCES & COMMUNITY FUN DAY – Sunday 25th June 2023 – unfortunately missed this year.
- FNC 1st Quarterly Meeting (after the AGM) – Sunday, 24 June 2023, 7:00pm at the FNCC & Zoom.
- FNC 2nd Quarterly Meeting – Sunday, 3rd September 2023, 3pm-7pm at the FNCC.
- FNC Final Coordination Meeting for 15 Oct’s event: Sunday, 08 Oct 2023, 4pm at the FNCC.
- FNC & KCV Partnership Meeting, 12 October 2023 at the FNCC.
- FNC Dashain Get-Together Celebration – Sunday, 15 October 2023 at the Leas Cliff Hall.
- FNC Post Meeting for the Dashain Get-Together Annual Gathering – 26 Oct 2023, 5:15pm at the FNCC.
- FNC Purkha Diwas & Remembrance Sunday Service & Parade – 12 November 2023, 11:00am, Town and at the FNCC.
- Board of Trustees Meeting, Thursday, 16 Nov 2023, 5:30pm at the FNCC.
Contact Personnel
| Project & Centre Manager: Maha Rai, PhD. Senior Activity & Centre Coordinator: Kanchan Roka. Digital Activity Coordinator: Sarita Rana. Digital & Language Inclusion Instructor: Abesh Rai. Digital & Language Inclusion Instructor: Kumar Rai. Water Colour Painting & Craft Instructor: Capt. (Retd) Gyan Limbu. Community Researcher: Kanchan Roka. Community Researcher: Bijendra Singh Thakuri. Community Researcher: Narbu Lama. ESOL Teacher: Steve Green, Kent Adult Education. Multiply Teacher: Martin Carnall, Nuyu Academy. Tai chi Instructor: Kath Jones, Mei Quan Academy of Taiji. Kent Cost Volunteering (KCV) Liaison Mark Connorton (mark.connorton@kcv.org.uk) |
| Volunteers Led: FNC Senior Citizen Volunteers Lead Coordinator: Major (Retd) Deb Pun. FNC Senior Citizen Volunteers Assistance Lead Coordinator: Shivadhan Rai. FNC Digital Champion Lead Volunteer: Capt. (Retd) Bishnu Singh. Community Farming Volunteers Led: Chandra Shai, Gyan Limbu & Chandra Gurung. Nepalese Handicraft Volunteers Led: Padma Bega Limbu & Chandrakala Rana Magar. Stich & Chat Volunteers Led: Janet Johnson, Jenny Rivers & Wendy Lodge. |
| FNC Project & Centre Trustee Chair Trustee Capt. (Retd) Ram Pun. |
| FNCC Out of Office Contact: FNC Trustee Chandra Gurung – 07525 629958 FNC Trustee Jhapindra Thapa – 07912 433102 |