Sandgate Environmental Action

27/10/2026

Fancy something a little different this Sunday? 🎬🌍
Join a:dress at the Silver Screen in Folkestone for a free afternoon of inspiring films exploring fashion and the environment.

- Don't miss out! FREE Special Event! -
Fashion. Resistance. Change. A catwalk becomes a protest and a cinema becomes a space to question what we wear: REWEAR THE REVOLUTION! Film Festival puts fast fashion, women’s voices and climate justice on screen and subversively on the catwalk.

REWEAR THE REVOLUTION!
Join a:dress for an inspiring afternoon of powerful short films exploring the social and environmental impact of the clothes we wear, and the change we can make.
Featuring Three award-winning a:dress films, Two premieres and more!

To see the full programme visit: https://tinyurl.com/5n8u6mcm
Showing on Sunday 1st November at 2pm

24/10/2026

If you haven't seen the People's Emergency Briefing yet, you can watch it at The Workshop in Folkestone next Thursday 29th October.

Hear from scientists and experts about what climate change could mean for our future, how communities can adapt, and why there's still reason for hope.
Stay afterwards for a discussion about what these issues mean for the Folkestone area and how we can respond locally.

What could climate change and nature loss mean for us here in Folkestone?

On Thursday 29 October at 7pm, we're hosting a free community screening of The People's Emergency Briefing at The Workshop.

It's a 50-minute film bringing together evidence from leading UK scientists, looking at how climate change and nature loss could affect everyday life in the UK.

Afterwards, there'll be an opportunity to sit down together and talk about what it all means for Folkestone.

The evening has been organised by one of our members, Ralph Legg, and we'd love to welcome people from across the local community.

You don't need to be a Workshop member to attend, and everyone aged 16+ is welcome.

Places are limited, so please register in advance. You can also watch the film's trailer on our website.

👉 https://f.mtr.cool/3azge6axaz

03/10/2026

702 pieces of litter removed from Sandgate Beach! ♻️🌊

A huge thank you to the 35 wonderful volunteers of all ages, who joined Sandgate Environmental Action's beach clean in support of the Marine Conservation Society.

Together, volunteers helped remove litter from Sandgate Beach, making a real difference to our local coastline. After all that hard work, everyone enjoyed some well-earned refreshments and the chance to catch up with fellow volunteers.

The results show why these events matter. A total of 702 pieces of rubbish were collected from eight 100-metre stretches of beach, with plastic and polystyrene making up the largest proportion of the litter found.

Thank you to everyone who gave up their time to help protect our marine environment. Every piece collected is one less piece that could harm wildlife or enter the sea. 💙

27/08/2026

Well done, Sandgate, an incredible response to the new Pink Electrical Recycling bin at Prater Raines!

Wow, Sandgate, 43kg of electricals in 3 days!

We’ve just collected the contents of our brand‑new Pink Electrical Recycling Bin at Prater Raines… and after only 3 days, it was already FULL with a whopping 43kg of electricals!

Huge thanks to Tim Prater for hosting this bin, and a massive thank you to everyone in Sandgate for your incredible support.

📍 The bin is outside Prater Raines, 9–5 Monday to Friday
🔌 Anything with a plug or battery can be recycled
❗ No light bulbs or vapes, please, and items must fit in the bin

Let’s keep the pink bin buzzing!

18/08/2026

Exciting news! The Sandgate map on the Village Green has been updated, and thanks to SEA member Steve Blunt, it now highlights all our wonderful parks and nature spots.
From wild areas like Shorncliffe Nature Park and Escarpment Woods to the inspiring community garden and the beautiful Coastal Park, it’s all there for you to explore.

Come and visit our stall at the Sandgate Sea Festival on Sunday 30th August to learn more about our Wild About Sandgate project and help us celebrate the green spaces that make our village special.

05/08/2026

🐝 Nature's Master of Disguise!

This incredible Hornet Mimic Hoverfly was spotted in Sandgate this week by one of our Sandgate Watch wildlife recorders.

At first glance it looks like a hornet, but don't worry, it's completely harmless. Like all hoverflies, it can't sting. Its bold yellow and brown stripes are simply clever camouflage to protect it from hungry birds!

The larvae of this hoverfly live happily inside the nests of social wasps without getting stung. They feed on the debris and rubbish that builds up in the nest, giving the wasps a free cleaning service in return!

As adults, hoverflies are also important pollinators of a wide variety of plants.

🌿 Want to help us discover more amazing wildlife in Sandgate?

Download the iNaturalist app and join our Sandgate Watch project. The app helps identify the plants and animals you find, keeps a record of your sightings, and shares valuable data with scientists to support nature research and conservation.

Every observation counts – you never know what you might discover next! 🦋🐝🌼

20/07/2026

🦋 Take part in the Big Butterfly Count! 🦋

Butterflies are one of the best indicators of the health of our environment, and you can help protect them by taking part in the Big Butterfly Count 2026.

Between 17 July and 9 August, simply spend 15 minutes in a sunny spot counting the butterflies (and day-flying moths) you see. You can do it in your own garden or explore one of Sandgate's wonderful green spaces, such as the Recreation ground or Enbrook Park.

Every count helps scientists understand how our butterflies are faring and provides valuable information for conservation.

🦋 Find out more, download a free butterfly identification chart and submit your sightings here:
https://butrfli.es/3SVFepj

🌼 Will you spot a lovely Painted Lady like this one, which is often sighted in Sandgate, or perhaps something even rarer?

Let us know what you find in the comments and share your butterfly photos – we'd love to see what's fluttering around Sandgate! 🦋💚

05/07/2026

🌳🎶 Sandgate Environmental Action is proud to be part of Treeline! 🎶🌳

We're excited to be taking part in Treeline, an inspiring creative musical project devised by composer Graham Fitkin, connecting communities with their trees and forests through music, field recordings, data collection and live performances. The project aims to inspire a deeper appreciation of trees, biodiversity and the natural world.

Graham is travelling an incredible 2,500 miles across Europe by bicycle, performing concerts at 20 locations along the way – and we're thrilled that Folkestone is one of them!

As part of the project, local environmental groups have been invited to create sections of a beautiful tree installation, which will be displayed in the windows of The Grand ahead of the concert. Our contribution celebrates two of SEA's projects: Wild About Sandgate and Sandgate Watch. 🌿💚

If you'd like to experience this unique event on 18th July, you can book tickets at https://www.soundsfolkestone.co.uk/events/treelines-graham-fitkin-composer-sacconi-quartet/

29/06/2026

🌿 SEA will be at the Turner Schools Green Action Community Day! 🌿

📅 Thurs 16 July | ⏰ 2–4pm
📍 The Goods Yard, Folkestone Harbour Arm

Enjoy performances from pupils across the Trust, showcasing their talents and their passion for making a positive difference. Local environmental groups, including Sandgate Environmental Action, will be there too.

We’ll be bringing along the Wild About Sandgate display, complete with hedgehog house, pollinator plants, a bug hotel and lots more!

We’d love to see you there and celebrate all things green together 💚

26/06/2026

Kollectiv is hosting this fascinating talk about how communities around the world are turning to the courts to protect nature.

Join Monica Feria‑Tinta, barrister and author of the critically acclaimed A Barrister for the Earth, as she explores groundbreaking efforts to defend the planet through the law.

Finalist for the Westminster Book Awards, her book has been described as “radically rethinking our way of inhabiting the Earth”.

📍 Kollectiv, Old High Street Folkestone
📅 9 July
⏰ 6:30pm

This is one not to miss!