It's the final episode of the season and this week host Clare Reeves is celebrating the culmination of Folkestone's Living Advent Calendar, spotlighting musical acts, charity initiatives, and the vibrant community spirit.

We hear from members of Touchbase Care as they prepare for their door opening, as well as performances from Shoo Shoo Baby, and Half A String.

There's community spirit as Randolph Matthews collaborates with migrant help to perform behind the first out-of-town door, and St Mary's and St Eanswyth's Church prepare to host the Christmas Eve door.

Emotions run high as we come towards the end of the event and Clare catches up with Sadie, Sue and Marin from Jim Jam Arts and Lady Christmas as they enter the finla days of this year's event.

In this finale, we honor the creativity, charity, and spirit of the Folkestone community that's been so vividly displayed throughout the Living Advent Calendar.

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1:20 – Comedy musical duo Shoo Shoo Baby perform at door 14 hosted by Eleto Chocolate Cafe.

5:28 –Jim Lockey from Touchbase Care speaks about the power of creative projects to uplift and empower adults with disabilities.

9:58 – Hear the immersive enchanted wood experience behind door 15 at Touchbase Care.

16:15 – Hear how the Living Advent Calendar supports South Kent Mind and other charities.

18:40 – A stranger's generous donation to Living Words exemplifies the community's heartfelt support.

22:00 –Hear the community performance led by Randolph Matthews behind door 19 at the calendar's first out of town door at Chichester Hall in Sandgate.

24:40 – Marin from Jim Jam Arts and Lady Christmas discuss how quickly December has flown by.

26:35 – Listen to the street theatre performed by Half A String behind door 20 at Objectables.

28:50 – Sadie from Jim Jam Arts speaks to Clare as the snow falls in the Old High Street.

31:20 – Find out where the final three doors will be!

32:19 – Authorised Lay-minister Vicky Friedrich talks about the Living Advent Calendar's traditional Christmas Eve event at St Mary and St Eanswyth's Church.

36:13 – Mixed emotions from Jim Jam Arts as the Folkestone Living Advent Calendar 2023 comes to an end.

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This podcast has been made possible thanks to funding from Big Lottery Reaching Communities Fund, Arts Council England, Roger De Haan Charitable Trust, Creative Folkestone and some kind and supportive Folkestone & Hythe District Councillors.