Folkestone’s unofficial guide to what’s going on.
Venue
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Hawkinge Folkestone
Community centre with rooms, sports facilities, and a cafe and bar
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Folkestone
Kent Roller Disco hosts family skating sessions at Hawkinge Community Centre on selected Sunday afternoons through 2026, from 3:30pm to 5:00pm, with no sessions in August. Open to all ages and abilities. Entry is £8 per person. Book at hawkinge-community-centre.appointedd.com, call 01303 901775, or turn up on the day.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, CT18 7FP
Weekly community fridge offering free surplus food for anyone to collect or share, helping reduce food waste and support the local community. Food is donated by local sources, and no sign-up or eligibility criteria are required.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Hawkinge Folkestone
Bring gold, silver, jewellery, watches, coins, medals, militaria, vintage cameras, toys, games or other vintage collectables for a face-to-face valuation and offer from WeBuyVintage. If you choose to sell, same-day payment is available. Breakables, art, clothing, furniture, books and electrical items are not accepted.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7FP
Low-intensity, low-impact keep fit sessions for people aged 60 and over at Hawkinge Community Centre. No experience is needed. Classes run every Monday morning and Thursday afternoon in a friendly, welcoming setting. Sessions cost £5 per person. Drop in or book online at hawkinge-community-centre.appointedd.com. For enquiries, call 01303 901775.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Folkestone
Weekly social pickleball for over-55s at Hawkinge Community Centre on Mondays from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. Sessions cost £4, and paddles are available if needed. Online booking is recommended because places are popular. Book at https://hawkinge-community-centre.appointedd.com/ or call 01303 901775.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Hawkinge Folkestone
Relaxed weekly volleyball sessions at Hawkinge Community Centre for anyone who wants to play in a friendly, leisure-focused setting. Held every Monday from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Cost is £4 per session. For more information, contact Magali on 07919 261842.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge CT18 7FP
Weekly Zumba Dance Fitness class with Jenz Dance Fitness at Hawkinge Community Centre. Expect an energetic dance workout set to music from around the world. Open to everyone. Adults £7 and teens aged 13–16 £4. Prebooking is available, or you can just turn up.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Kent CT18 7FP
Weekly coached after-school multi-sports sessions for children aged 7–15 at Hawkinge Community Centre. Activities may include volleyball, short tennis, uni hockey, handball, basketball, kwik cricket, dodgeball, badminton, football and other team games. All skill levels are welcome. Sessions run on Tuesdays during term time, excluding school holidays, from 5pm to 6pm. Sessions cost £3.50 each. Book at https://hawkinge-community-centre.appointedd.com/, call 01303 901775, or turn up on the day.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Folkestone
Open pickleball sessions at Hawkinge Community Centre for returning players and newcomers. Two Tuesday sessions run each week: 08:00–09:30 for £4 and 09:30–11:30 for £4.50. Paddles are available. Booking ahead is recommended because sessions are popular; book at https://hawkinge-community-centre.appointedd.com/ or call 01303 901775.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Folkestone, Kent, CT18 7FP
Weekly play sessions for under-5s and their parents or carers at Hawkinge Community Centre. Activities include a bouncy castle, ride-ons, toys, games, books, balls and music, with space to run around. Entry is £3 per child, and under-1s go free. Book at hawkinge-community-centre.appointedd.com, call 01303 901775, or turn up on the day. Sessions run year-round, including school holidays.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Folkestone
Weekly beginners pickleball session for over-55s at Hawkinge Community Centre. The session runs on Thursdays from 4:30pm to 5:30pm and costs £3.50. It is aimed at older adults who want to give pickleball a try, with paddles available if needed. Online booking is recommended as sessions are popular. Book at https://hawkinge-community-centre.appointedd.com/ or call 01303 901775.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Folkestone
Kent Roller Disco’s Late Skate roller disco sessions take place on selected Fridays at Hawkinge Community Centre. Skaters of all ages and abilities are welcome. Sessions run from 9:15pm to 10:45pm and cost £8 per person. Book at hawkinge-community-centre.appointedd.com, call 01303 901775, or turn up on the day. The 2026 sessions run monthly, with no session in August.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Folkestone CT18 7FP
Weekly Zumba Gold class at Hawkinge Community Centre on Friday mornings. This lower-impact session is aimed at beginners, older adults, and anyone wanting a gentler version of Zumba while still enjoying the music and movement. Everyone is welcome.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Folkestone
Kent Roller Disco hosts a weekly Friday evening normal session at Hawkinge Community Centre from 7:30pm to 9:00pm. It is open to all ages and abilities and costs £8 per person. Book at hawkinge-community-centre.appointedd.com, call 01303 901775, or turn up on the day.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Hawkinge Folkestone
Celebrate Diwali at a party organised by Sanuka Muthukumar. Tickets are free for children aged 5 and under, £20 for ages 6–15, and £35 for ages 16 and over. To pay by bank transfer, use Mrs S Muthukumar’s account (58290815, sort code 23-05-80) and put your first name as the reference. For details, contact Priya on 07769 703204 or Sanuka on 07779 876539.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue, Hawkinge, Kent, CT18 7FP
Browse, buy and swap model trains, Scalextric, Hot Wheels, Lego, Star Wars toys, diecast models and teddy bears. There will also be a working train layout, test tracks and a Scalextric setup. The fair runs from 9:45am to 1:15pm; early entry is available from 8am for £5. Standard admission is £2.50, and under-16s enter free with an adult. Refreshments are available. Tables cost £25; book with Ron on 07977 646386 or John on 07889 901729.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Hawkinge Folkestone
Family-friendly live wrestling show at Hawkinge Community Centre as part of the 2026 Rumble Wrestling tour. Expect an evening of high-energy matches featuring wrestlers from the Rumble Wrestling roster. VIP Back Stage passes are available for a post-show meet and greet, including a poster and photo opportunity. The promoter also mentions special deals for birthday parties and group bookings.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Hawkinge Folkestone
Christmas craft and food fair hosted by TKS Events at Hawkinge Community Centre. The event runs from 10:00 to 15:00 and features craft and food stalls. Stallholder tables are £22, or £20 per table when booking all three listed fair dates. One stallholder will have their table fee refunded.
Hawkinge Community Centre, Heron Forstal Avenue Hawkinge Folkestone
A two-day Star Wars event at Hawkinge Community Centre marking 50 years of Star Wars. The weekend returns in 2027 with Star Wars-themed activities and attractions. Starts at 10:00 on Saturday 15 May.