๐ Come to #Dover's spectacular Winter Light Up event on Saturday.
๐ Here's a sneak peek of @Future_Foundry artist Freyja Crow hard at work creating a magnificent dragon for the parade, inspired by Dover's Maison Dieu. Plus a close-up of its spiky crest.
maisondieudover.org.uk/eventโฆ
In recent days, there has been a stunning male blackredstart at the Dover end of the sea wall. Small numbers winter in Kent. As a breeding bird in the UK, they are rarer than golden eagles. Photo by volunteer ranger Clive.
Our Blue Mentor, Jenny had a fabulous time chatting all things Chough at the launch party for Dover Festival of Youth.
DYF is organised by @Future_Foundry. Funding provided through the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme from #DefraGovUK and #kentdownsnationallandscape
The Chough reintroduction is a partnership with @WildwoodTrust & @CornishParadise
๐Meet Jenny our Blue Mentor as she leads workshops at @Future_Foundry's Dover Youth Festival.
๐This year the theme for the event is people, place, nature and climate.๐ฆPlease come along and take part in some nature-themed crafts!
๐kentwildlifetrust.org.uk/newโฆ
The countdown to #DoverYouthFestival is on, and the prep work for this #YouthLed event has been nothing short of incredible! @Future_Foundry canโt wait for you to see whatโs in store during the festival, from ๐ข๐ฐ๐๐ผ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฎ๐ฒ๐๐ต - ๐ฏ๐ฟ๐ฑ ๐ก๐ผ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฟ
#Dover#kent
Prep for #DoverYouthFestival2024 in full swing! Our talented young people at The Forge have reimagined our festival spaces, creating a hangout area & donut station with designer #LetticeDrake using upcycled materials. ๐๐ฉ Join us 26th Oct - 3rd Nov!
๐bit.ly/DYF-2024
๐ Prep for #DoverYouthFestival is in full swing! ๐ Our talented ๐ก๐ฒ๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐น๐๐ฏ scouted the Western Heights for a photoshoot of their upcycled fashion for #DoverYouthFestival2024 ๐ข๐ฐ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฒ-๐ก๐ผ๐ ๐ฏ ๐ฟ๐ธ
Full programme ๐ bit.ly/DYF-Programme
Weโre excited to be part of #DoverYouthFestival2024! ๐ Join us this Autumn half-term from 26th Oct to 3rd Nov for a week packed with fun & free activities for ages 11-19. They'll be hosting something specialโdonโt miss out! Go to bit.ly/DYF-2024๐ฅ
@Future_Foundry,
The Dover Youth Festival 2024 programme is live! ๐ Download now & sign up for free activities from 26 Oct - 3 Nov. Explore creativity, nature & more! ๐โจ #DoverYouthFestival2024#YouthEmpowerment
Our artists loved working with @StEdmundsSCH Year 10s! From clay leaves & mark-making in the cemetery to upcycled fashion & a nature-themed photoshoot, their creativity was inspiring! ๐ฟ๐จ๐ #YouthArt#sustainability
Get ready for the second annual Dover Youth Festival โ a celebration of creativity, nature, and community for young people aged 11 - 19 taking place in and around Dover on Saturday 26th October to Sunday 3rd November
DYF@futurefoundry.org.uk
#kent@Future_Foundry
Starting this weekend we will running both Wildcats (ages 5-11) and Squad (ages 12-14) sessions for girls who want to play football. These are recreational sessions, which are ideal if you are new to football or if you just enjoy playing football. This FA funded initiative will
Closing out my #Pride2024 photography season by answering the age-old question of "how waterproof is my Nikon D850?" when I photographed @dover_pride again last weekend! Here's a few of my favourite snaps from the very, very wet but very, very awesome day! #Pride
ALT A marcher in the parade at Dover Pride 2024 holds up a sign that reads 'Dover Pride Loves You For You'.
ALT Marchers walking through the rain at Dover Pride 2024.
ALT A member of the dance group Haus Of Heels strikes a pose during Dover Pride 2024.
ALT Emma Panda poses with a sign that reads "Queer Anger Is Queer Power" during the parade at Dover Pride 2024.
Votes for Women!
@Future_Foundry Film Club members, who are creating a film on the alternative history of #Dover, including the struggle for women's suffrage, enjoyed a hard-hat tour of the Maison Dieu.
We look forward to showcasing the film in the Maison Dieu next year!