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Review by Nick Spurrier

On presenting Roger De Haan with a medal for Arts Philanthropy in 2008, Prince Charles said: "Most philanthropists will content themselves with supporting a handful of carefully selected institutions. Roger De Haan is a bit different: he is attempting to regenerate an entire town."

In their closing statement to the Lydd Airport Inquiry on 16 September, Shepway District Council stated it's position remained one of strong support for the applications by London Ashford Airport Limited for permission for a runway extension and a new passenger terminal at LAA, Lydd.

Dear Editor,

I eventually got an answer from our Shepway MP, Damian Collins over whether he supports the proposed development of 5 large houses and the conversion of the 2 Martello Towers into holiday lets at Sandgate Escarpment, above the village.

Dear Editor,
There have always been a number of Hawkinge residents making a fuss when there is any talk of change, and the proposed new 'supermarket' in the car park next to the community centre has been  no exception.

Green campaigner and local resident, Sue Sheppard is calling on Folkestone and Hythe MP Damian Collins to say whether or not he supports the controversial development of the Sandgate escarpment.

Dear Editor,

Re: Folkestone and Sandgate councillors battle against controversial Martello Towers conversion and homes plan

The Escarpment at Sandgate has one single piece of public furniture in the whole 20 or so acres.

Hawkinge Councillors have again given Shepway planners an emphatic thumbs down over plans to build a supermarket in a car park at the rear of the Community Centre.

Local councillors, Gary Fuller and Tim Prater have launched a petition against a proposed controversial development of the Sandgate Escarpment. 

A meeting to discuss revised plans for a controversial supermarket on land behind the Hawkinge Community Centre is to be held next week.

Dear Editor,

Re: Fun fairs featured on seafront wish list, but were near the bottom

You have moved me Nick. I shed a tear.