The Folkestone Leas Lift

Our goal is two-fold– to get the lift back into operation &, in the future, deliver something even more fabulous to Folkestone, which will be an iconic feature.

[The Folkestone Leas Lift @LeasLift]

📢 COMING SOON 📢

🗞 The new Folkestone Leas Lift newsletter will keep you up-to-date on everything you need to know about the Lift, including the all-important restoration works.

💻 Visit https://t.co/OrDmSnr94g and click the tab on the left of the screen to sign up.

[CommunityAd Ltd @CommunityAd]

@LeasLift restoration is underway!
Join the Public Brief on Monday, 24th February at The Grand Burstin Hotel from 6-7:30 PM for an update on progress, key dates, and future plans.
https://t.co/C6UOLWC8Fc

#LeasLift #Restoration #FolkestoneEvents #Folkestone #kent #kentnews

[CommunityAd Ltd @CommunityAd]

🚧 @LeasLift Company Charity has confirmed: WORK HAS STARTED! 🌿

Tag Trees Ltd is on-site clearing trees and shrubs from the right track.

Next up: surveying the area for solar panel installation 🌞. Progress is happening, and the future looks bright! 💡
#folkestone #kent

[Maxim @Maxim_PR]

JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Folkestone Leas Lift is looking for a content marketing officer - deadline is Sunday.

As well as producing interpretation content, the CMO will manage external marketing and communications, including all marketing channels.

[The Folkestone Leas Lift @LeasLift]

Thank you for sharing our good news 😀

[KentOnline @Kent_Online]

Work is set to get underway on a £6.6 million restoration project to preserve one of Kent's most historic assets https://t.co/rcShHdyx8G

[The Folkestone Leas Lift @LeasLift]

WOO HOO! We're so excited to be able to share this news.

[CommunityAd Ltd @CommunityAd]

🌟 Major milestone for the @LeasLift restoration! Apex Contractors has been chosen to lead the £5m project, beginning with surveys, designs, and site prep. 🏗️ Supported by the The National Lottery Heritage Fund, this iconic landmark’s return is in sight! 🚠
#LeasLift #Folkestone

[The Folkestone Leas Lift @LeasLift]

Definitely not just you! 🌞🌞🌞

[Folkestone and Hythe @FHextraordinary]

Is it just us or has the 🌞 been shining a little bit brighter since this update was posted?

Very exciting news for the district from the @LeasLift team.

https://t.co/fgCX4KJg3h

[The Folkestone Leas Lift @LeasLift]

There's just a few tickets left for tomorrow's FINAL FREE public performance of 'Lifting Stories' - a fun, interactive show by Folkestone Puppet Theatre.

Book your tickets for tomorrow's 2pm performance at the Grand Burstin on https://t.co/S2LhiyWKoc

[The Folkestone Leas Lift @LeasLift]

What a fabulous video!

[Sarah Parry @SarahWoods66]

I finally managed to ride on the fabulous cliff lift at Saltburn this week. It opened in 1884 and is now the oldest water balanced funicular still in operation in Great Britain #Yorkshire

[The Folkestone Leas Lift @LeasLift]

Sign up to our new newsletter to keep up-to-date on the restoration project, as well as learn more about the Lift’s history, our community activities and events, and the heroes who have looked after the Lift throughout the ages.

Visit https://t.co/XDmXBWZG8n and click subscribe.

[The Folkestone Leas Lift @LeasLift]

Thank you for sharing. Still time to book your tickets!

[CommunityAd Ltd @CommunityAd]

Next week The Folkestone @LeasLift Company Charity are holding three FREE interactive shows by Folkestone Puppet Theatre that tell the story of the Leas Lift from its grand opening in 1885 to its planned re-opening.

Book your free ticket
https://t.co/UzGXQt6Ntf
#folkestone #kent

[The Folkestone Leas Lift @LeasLift]

Looking for a free activity to entertain the children during half term? We have just the thing...

Thanks to @fstonehythedc for sharing.

[Folkestone & Hythe District Council @fstonehythedc]

😅 Now this is how we remember it!

🎭 A fun, interactive puppet show lifting up part of @LeasLift 's history is coming to the small stage near you this half term.

🎟 Get your FREE tickets booked here ➡ https://t.co/IHK2l5f43W

[The Folkestone Leas Lift @LeasLift]

We're delighted to welcome Lewis Biggs OBE to our volunteer Board of Trustees.

A Folkestone resident for the past 10 years, Lewis was curator of Creative Folkestone Triennial in 2014, 2017 and 2021

https://t.co/5Ba2raE830

@HeritageFundUK

[The Folkestone Leas Lift @LeasLift]

And we're very grateful to you and the National Lottery players for making the restoration possible!

[The Folkestone Leas Lift @LeasLift]

Thanks to @maryharristw at @kentlivenews for this lovely article about the lift https://t.co/Qz8V0ncjqF

[The Folkestone Leas Lift @LeasLift]

@KentMaps1 @seaside_network Thank you - we're over the moon!

[The Folkestone Leas Lift @LeasLift]

Woo hoo! 🥳 We're delighted to be at number 5 - thank you @seaside_network

[Seaside Heritage Network @seaside_network]

Did your favourite place make it into our #bucketandspade Top Ten?
1st New Palace and Adventureland #NewBrighton
2nd #Ventnor Paddling Pool #isleofwight
3rd @GrandPier #westonsupermare
4th @StAnnesBeachHut #LythamStAnnes
5th @LeasLift #folkestone

[The Folkestone Leas Lift @LeasLift]

@seaside_network Thank you so much 😊

[The Folkestone Leas Lift @LeasLift]

We came 5th! @seaside_network has revealed the Leas Lift made number five in its Bucket and Spade List of the Top Ten favourite seaside places and experiences, voted for by members of the public.

👏A BIG thank you to everyone who voted for us.

READ MORE: https://t.co/d4ALD07um1

[Garfield Weston Foundation @WestonFdn]

"This grant was...a catalyst for other supporters and led us to successfully achieving our fundraising target." Cathy Beare, Chair of @LeasLift, whose aim to restore this heritage site and reopen it as a sustainable attraction we were pleased to pledge to
https://t.co/4JoNEViUke