Folkestone Living Advent Calendar

It's the final episode of the season and this week host Clare Reeves is celebrating the culmination of Folkestone's Living Advent Calendar, spotlighting musical acts, charity initiatives, and the vibrant community spirit. We hear from members of Touchbase Care as they prepare for their door opening, as well as performances from Shoo Shoo Baby, and Half A String. There's community spirit as Randolp...

As we cross the halfway mark of the Folkestone Living Advent Calendar, host Clare Reeves brings you closer to the heart of this festive journey, with just 10 days left until Christmas! This week has been a whirlwind of diverse performances, ranging from variety shows to cabaret. Clare has been on the ground, podcast mic in hand, capturing the essence of these spectacular events. Listen to the soun...

It’s time to open this year’s Folkestone Living Advent Calendar! Join host Clare Reeves as she guides us through door openings filled with artistic wonder and community spirit. We hear from Sue and Sadie of Jim Jams Arts as they welcome eight performances to the Harbour Arm for the first door of 2023. Lady Christmas reveals more Christmas magic about her wintry wardrobe. James Middleton from Neon...

This week we’re celebrating the return of the chocolate Folkestone Living Advent Calendar and excitement builds as we prepare to open door number one! Host Clare Reeves speaks to Dan Johansson from The Harbour Arm, the location for this year’s first door opening. He tells us what it means for the venue to be number one on the calendar and lets us in on where to get the best view. We also hear from...

This episode is full of heartfelt interviews and behind-the-scenes insights, as we explore the creation, and impact of Folkestone’s unique Christmas event. Host Clare Reeves catches up with the Directors of JimJam to find out more about how the popular performing arts group came to be. Sadie Hurley and Sue Blakesley are joined by FLAC assistant project manager Marin Karakaya as they talk about the...

Welcome to the first episode of the Folkestone Living Advent Calendar podcast! In this episode, we delve into the heartwarming origins, evolution, and impact of Folkestone's unique live advent calendar tradition, a blend of community spirit and festive cheer. Host Clare Reeves speaks with Directors of Jim Jam Arts and FLAC Sadie Hurley, and Sue Blakesley and FLAC assistant project manager Marin Ka...

Join in with Folkestone’s unique real-life advent calendar experience by tuning in to The Folkestone Living Advent Calendar podcast! Every day throughout December a door will be opened in the Kent seaside town revealing a Christmas surprise! Folkestone resident Clare Reeves is our host. She’ll be speaking with the creators and organisers, discovering more about the cherished venues that bring the...