Folkestone’s unofficial guide to what’s going on.
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98 Sandgate Rd Folkestone
Speciality coffee shop serving coffee and light food
98 Sandgate Rd Folkestone
A free career and networking evening for women and non-binary people aged 18 and over who are seeking work, changing careers, returning to work or exploring freelance options. Tanya White, founder of Hire Me Happy, will share job-search strategies, followed by group discussion, an exchange of experiences, ideas and opportunities, and time to make connections. Booking via Eventbrite is required; places are limited to 20. Drinks and cakes are available to buy at Okay Coffee.
98 Sandgate Rd Folkestone
Folkestone Action Network (FAN) hosts a community potluck at Okay Coffee, with food and bakes from local makers, to raise funds for Folkestone Community Fridge’s planned outdoor allotment. Bringing a dish or bake to share is optional. Funds will help buy composters, tools and mini fruit trees to grow food for the community. There will be family-friendly arts and crafts and a collection point for canned and cupboard food donations. Pulses, pasta and plant-based goods are especially welcome; canned goods and staples up to two years past their best-before date are also accepted. Donations can be made by QR code or cash.
Okay Coffee, 98 Sandgate Rd, Folkestone
Dress in your best pyjamas for an early-2000s-themed party with Dyke Skinner and Rhinestone Cowgirl Tooth Gems. Bring anything but a pillow. Tickets or RSVP are available via the event QR code or link in bio.
98 Sandgate Rd Folkestone
An inclusive Beach Business Babes networking evening open to all genders. Coach Fliss will lead a session on setting intentions and reflecting on 2026. Tickets cost £5 and include snacks from Mooie Eats; book through the organiser’s link in bio.
98 Sandgate Rd Folkestone
Spend an evening making collages, enjoying coffee and meeting new people at Okay Coffee. Tickets are available through the organiser’s bio link.