Join Dominic Gregory in Folkestone
Hear Dominic Gregory's extraordinary account of serving as a volunteer RNLI crew member, and discover the courage and teamwork that goes into rescue missions. This event is part of the Folkestone Book Festival, a celebration of stories and conversation by the sea.
Dominic Gregory: Courage, Crisis & the Kent Coast
14 Nov 2026
Quarterhouse (Folkestone)
People will hear about the dramatic rescues and challenges faced by Dominic Gregory as a volunteer RNLI crew member in Dungeness, where the English Channel can be a place of danger and profound human drama.
What is the context of this conversation? The event is part of the Folkestone Book Festival, a two-week celebration of stories, ideas, and conversation by the sea, curated by novelist Sophie Haydock and featuring over 60 events with world-class writers and thinkers.
Who is behind this event? The conversation will be chaired by Kirsty Hogben, a Folkestone-based open water swimming coach with a deep respect for the sea and its power, bringing a local perspective to the discussion.
When and where can you attend? The event will take place on Saturday, 14 November 2026, at the Quarterhouse in Folkestone, and tickets are with the button beside the article.
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