what’s on at kollectiv
Tuesday 20 October
6:30PM
Hosted by Juno Midwives
Join us for an evening screening of Allowed to Birth - Journey of a Global Midwife, an independent film exploring the medicalisation of childbirth across the world. At the heart of the film is midwife and educator Kristine Lauria, who is dedicated to supporting women to have safe, respectful births - where autonomy, trust and continuity are prioritised. Filmed across multiple countries, the documentary weaves personal stories with expert voices from the birth world, examining both the value and the risks of modern obstetric intervention.
Drinks available from the bar at kollectiv. Babes in arms welcome.
Tuesday 27 October
11am
It’s the spooky time of the year and this time we invite you to make your own decoration! Something to put on the window, the door or even hang by a backpack! Wherever your imagination takes you, but beware - ghosts, ghouls, vampires, monsters and werewolves are very welcome in this one!
It’s a family friendly workshop open to all ages but a child must be accompanies by an adult.
Adults welcome too!
Wednesday 28 October
11am
It’s the spookiest time of the year and with it, time to create your spooky collage. A fun way of crafting with a cup of coffee and a piece of cake, meet new people and spend some quality time with your family.
Open to adults and family friendly. All ages welcome, but children have to be accompanied by adults.
Thursday 22 October
1pm
Jazz for Babies ... and their mums and dads IS BACK!
With Katie Bradley (vocals and harmonica) and Mick Bishop (piano).
We are delighted that the wonderful Katie Bradley and the superb Mick Bishop are coming to kollectiv to sing songs we all know for babies and their mums and dads. Crying and screaming are allowed and mums and dads can listen to some great musicians do their stuff without worrying about the noises off from their wee ones. There will even be opportunities for everyone to take part and sing along. Do join us - it will be great fun - for everyone!
Wednesday 28 October
9PM
An hour of evocative, atmospheric electronic music.
Two classics: Varèse’s Poème électronique- a ‘poem in a bottle’- was made for the Philips Pavilion at the 1958 Brussels World’s Fair. Varèse’s aim was to liberate sound, using noises not usually considered "musical".
Ligeti’s Artikulation lasts just under four minutes, but it ‘packs a lot of drama in its diminutive electronic frame’. Ligeti himself imagined the sounds conjuring up images and ideas of labyrinths, texts, dialogues, insects, catastrophes, transformations, disappearances…
Two pieces by Dominic Muldowney- ‘Nocturnal’ and ‘Mr Dampier, his Dompe’- evoke the sounds of New York at night and the Australian outback.
recurring events
We run a weekly writing workshop keeping our ticket prices low to encourage as many people as possible to participate. We’ve been meeting for over a year, accepting new writers every week.
The group has been described as ‘life changing’ and ‘the best thing in Folkestone’ by some of the participants. We strive to make sure all voices are heard and the group keeps its intimate and friendly atmosphere.
Folkestone poets Dave Horn, Faith Warn and Anthony White - together known as Poets’ Corner - warmly invite you to an evening of poetry.
First-time readers to experienced performers welcome. Share your own work, read a favourite poem or simply enjoy listening.
Sign up on the evening for a slot – up to 5 minutes.
Pay at the door, £5
The bar will be open and snacks available.
“Poetry is emotion, passion, love, grief—everything that is human.” F. Sionil Jose
Follow us on Facebook at Poets’ Corner Folkestone
Dive into a magical world of words and pictures. Comics Kollectiv is a monthly book club focused on graphic novels. From heartbreaking memoirs to stoner comedies and superhero classics, each month we’ll explore unique stories and colourful characters told through this exciting medium (which is obviously the best medium).
Expect lively discussions, fresh perspectives, and something to drink (cold or hot). Whether you’re a longtime graphic novel fan or just curious about the medium, this is a place to get inspired, challenge your imagination, and connect with others who love stories told in panels and ink.
July 16th: Palestine by Joe Sacco
August 13th: Making Comics by Lynda Berry
September 17th: Acting Class by Nick Drnaso
October 15th: Bad Gateway by Simon Hanselmann
November 19th: Red Son by Mark Millarb
December 17th: Can't We Talk About Something More Pleasant? / Talking to my Father’s Ghost by Roz Chast and Alex Krokus
January 14th: Black Hole by Charles Burns
February 18th: Diary of a Teenage Girl by Phoebe Gloekner
March 18th: Watchmen by Alan Moore
Curated by local illustrators and comics writers, Navied Mahdavian (This Country: Searching for Home in (Very) Rural America) and Ben Gore (imagined matter; Hip Hop Cocktails), meetings will be a mixture of conversation and doodling (we’ll doodle, but you can join if you’d like).
Come for the books. Stay for the conversations. Leave seeing stories differently.
Ages 13 and up.
Books can be bought at our local comics shop, Lighthouse Comics for a 20% discount. Shop local, please.
Every Monday
10am-1pm
Join us for a wholesome morning at kollectiv - let’s play scrabble together! Join us for as long as you can - grab a coffee and a cake from the bar and let’s get scrabbling (is it even a word?)
People of all levels of experience are very welcome to join this friendly and chatty group. It's a good opportunity to meet new people, have fun and improve your Scrabble skills.
Why scrabble?
An easy to learn game it keeps your mind active. It’s a great way of socialising, getting out of the house and making new friends.
And even if you don’t know how to spell a word, it might turn out you just find a new one!
Every Saturday
4pm-6pm
Discover our friendly, fully inclusive craft group right here at Kollectiv. Everyone is welcome, no matter your age, background, or ability – whether you love knitting, crochet, or want to try both, you’ll find a kind, safe, and inviting place with us.
If you’ve been crafting for decades or have never held a hook or pair of needles before, you’ll fit right in. We gather to share our passion for all things yarn – from cosy scarves, soft blankets and cute toys to intricate patterns and colourful creations. There’s no pressure to be perfect: we help each other learn new techniques, fix dropped stitches, swap patterns, handy tips, and cheer on every finished project, big or small. It’s a lovely chance to relax, chat, make new friends and enjoy some quiet creative time away from the busyness of everyday life.
Best of all, there is no charge to attend! Drinks and delicious pastries are available to buy from the bar. Bring along whatever you’re working on. If you’re a beginner we have plenty of patience to help you get started. We welcome other crafts too.
Come along, pull up a chair, and unwind with yarn in good company – we’d love to meet you!