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New Sandwich community fund opens with grants of up to £5,000

A new legacy-backed fund is inviting charities, schools and community groups in Sandwich to apply for projects supporting health, connection, children and the local environment.

THE TEA · 1 September 2026

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Ramsgate fishing community raises more than £6,500 for RNLI as 79 children take to the water

A record 79 children joined Ramsgate’s junior fishing competition, while organisers Dawn and Jason Parrott received surprise community-service awards from the High Sheriff of Kent.

Ramsgate · 31 Aug 2026