Merlene Emerson, Chair of Chinese Lib Dems congratulates organisers of China Image Film Festival on Opening Night
Good Evening distinguished guests Ladies and Gentleman.
ME
3 Oct 2010
National News
Green Deal for Britain
Liberal Democrat policies on making Britain greener have been adopted by the Coalition Government. Deputy Prime Minister and Liberal Democrat Leader Nick Clegg launched the "Green Deal" in August.
3 Oct 2010
Folkestone Model Railway Exhibition at The Leas Cliff Hall
It's amazing just how many people attend this event each year. It was hard to get close to the various layouts as large numbers of people waited patiently for the trains to come out of the tunnel and pass across the front of the display.
FMTMN
3 Oct 2010
Folkestone Coastwatch Open Day
No matter how long you live in this amazing town, there are always new places to discover. Tucked behind the Martello Tower on the East Cliff is the Coastwatch station. I battled the rain and strong wind to reach the top of the hill only bent the umbrella just a little. It did mean arriving at the door soaking wet, but the warm welcome by the station staff took my mind off such things.
FMTMN
3 Oct 2010
AVDC drops 23 places among local authorities for recycling and composting: now 383rd out of 394
In the past year Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC) has dropped a further 23 places among local authorities for recycling and composting: it is now 383rd out of 394 local authorities throughout England - 11 places from the bottom of the league tables. (Six years ago it stood 156th out of 408 local authorities).
2 Oct 2010
Liberal Democrat pension action benefits elderly by £15,000
Liberal Democrat policy to restore the link between the state pension and the rise in earnings has been adopted by the new Coalition Government. The move will benefit pensioners as earnings tend to go up more than inflation. It is estimated that someone retiring now will on average be £15,000 better off during their retirement.
2 Oct 2010
