Capel le Ferne Farmers Market

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The village hall is in the centre of Capel-le-Ferne village, which is set on the cliff-top of the White Cliffs of Dover, on the B2011 halfway between Folkestone and Dover.We have a great community spirit and the hall is in constant use.Many events are held in the hall, including a weekly farmers market, boot fairs, craft fairs, garden shows, pantomime, quiz nights etc. Plus the regular clubs of Judo, short mat bowls, playgroup, guides & brownies, youth club, remote control car club, W.I., active retirement groups, Zumba, Pilates, Badminton etc. The hall is also available for hire for weddings, parties, conferences etc.We have a large main hall with stage, and a smaller hall.We have a lovely kitchen, disabled toilet facilities, and a large car park.Behind the hall is a football field, playground, skateboard park and adult gym, with a zip wire and an area for playing boulle in the near future.Also in our village is the BATTLE OF BRITAIN MEMORIAL, which is well worth the visit, which is also in the process of expanding to provide a 'Wing' with modern technology showing the History and Story of the Battle of Britain, along with a Cafeteria over-looking the channel.CAPEL-LE-FERNE FARMERS MARKETEstablished since 2003 by volunteers on the Village Hall Management Committee (which is a registered charity). Our three main aims were 1. to serve the community, 2. to support our local producers and 3. to raise funds for the village hall – oll of which we have achieved.In addition other achievements have been, so far, Best Farmers Market in Kent Award 2004, Kent Technology & Enterprise Award 2004,Television appearances on Countryfile & Street Doctor and many Radio interviews including a Cookery Demonstration. We are proud to have a 5* Rating by Dover District Council.The Farmers Market is held Every Tuesday 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. selling Local Kentish Produce including Meat, Fish, Eggs, Bread, Cakes, Pastries, Pies, Vegetables, Fruit, Preserves, Jams & Pickles, Local Honey, Smoked Fish, Meat & Cheese, Delicatessen, Soup, European Cuisine, Ice Cream, Confectionary, Kentish Ale, Fruit Liquers, Dog Biscuits, Plants etc.We are now also incorporating a Portrait Photographer (for Passport, Driving Licence etc on the spot & bookings for weddings, parties etc) and aCRAFTS SECTION which includes Wood products, Painted Glass, Jewellery, Cards, Knitted Novelties, Quilting, Bags, Scarves etc. and Xmas essentials (in season). A small Postal Service is also provided by volunteers.Refreshments available and Disabled Access - Free Entry Capel-le-Ferne Village Hall,Lancaster Avenue,Near Folkestone, KentCT18 7LXVisit our website or Facebook page for further informationRegister for our regular Newsletter by e mail.JOIN US ON FACEBOOK