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| Deal Castle, Marine Road, Deal CT14 7BA. Open to the public every day in April, 10am-5pm. | 
01304 372762website |
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| Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ. Open to the public every day in April, 10am-5pm. |
03703 331181 website |
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Deal Timeball Tower, Victoria Parade, Deal CT14 7BP. The Timeball Tower Museum will reopen to the public for Easter weekend (Friday 18 April- Monday 21 April 2025), 11.30am-4.30pm. |
01304 36244 (only when open) website |
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| Deal Maritime and Local History Museum, 22 St George's Road, Deal. Reopens for Summer Season on Friday 4 April at 12noon - then open: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 1pm-4pm. |
01304 372098 website |
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| Kent Museum of the Moving Image, 41 Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD. Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 11am-5pm from Friday 4 April. |
01304 239515 website |
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Pier. Opening times (April-November): Sundays-Thursdays: 8am-10pm;
Fridays and Saturdays: 8am-12midnight. Fishing: Permitted on sections of the pier stem and lower deck. Tickets can be purchased at the pier entrance. For details, use Fishing info link. Restaurant: Deal Pier Kitchen. |
Pier:
01304 363815 Pier info Fishing info Restaurant: |
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| Sandown Castle Garden, Sandown Road, Deal CT14 6QU. Award-winning community garden on the site of the former Sandown Castle. Always open. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Talk It Out Wellbeing Support, Deal Ability, 43 Victoria Road, Deal CT14 7AY. Provides a range of meetings, social and craft activities. Also campaigns for better Mental Health Services. | Tracy
Carr
07923 096273 website |
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| Over 55's Motorbike Meetup, The Sportsman, The Street, Sholden, 11am in the carpark. Biker brunch available (£7). Booking required. | details/booking: |
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| Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal. Youth Band, 5pm-6pm. Community Band, 6.30pm-8pm. New members welcome. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| East Kent Climate Action Group Meeting, Community Connections, Deal Rail Station ( first floor), West Street, Deal, 7.30pm. New members and supporters welcome. |
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| Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Little Kickers Football, Betteshanger Country Park (Glass Room), Sandwich Road, Deal CT14 0BF, 9.15am-12noon. Three sessions catering for age groups between 18months and 5 years. Every Wednesday. Booking required. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Midday Meetup, Deal Radio, 12noon-2pm. Join Lee Ackers on Deal's
local radio station to publicise activities, events and concerns.
Listen online. |
website |
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| Walk and Talk, meet Cedars Surgery, Marine Road, Walmer, 12.30pm. 45/60 minute social walk. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal Station Garden Crew, Deal Train Station, 2pm. Voluntary group who tend planters and floral displays in and around the station. New helpers welcome. Meets first Wednesday each month. | More
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| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Book Club, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 6pm (doors 5pm). Free entry. New members welcome. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Positively ADHD Meet-up, The Dining Club, 86 High Street, Deal, 6.30pm-8.30pm. A friendly support and social group for anyone over 18yrs with ADHD and family or friends. Meets monthly. | more
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| Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. Courageous Men's Support Group, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. For men over 18 years. Meets every Wednesday. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Walmer
Town Council Meeting, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road,
Walmer, 7.30pm. The meeting is open to the public. |
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| Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: Open Mic', The Goodwin Pub, 32 High Street, Deal, 8pm. Open to all musicians and singers; no booking required - just turn up. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Mother and Toddlers Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "Drop In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, 10am-11am. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New! Bright Shadow Zest Group Meeting, Walmer Castle, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ, 10am-12noon. Creative activities led by professional artists for anyone with dementia or memory problems. Free (optional donation £5); booking required. Meet weekly. | more
details: website |
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| Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Postural Stability Class, The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal, 1pm-2pm. A course of exercises to help reduce the risk of falls. Fee: £3 per week; booking required. | details/booking: website |
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| Easter Craft Workshop, The Deal Centre, Park Street, Deal, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Make a fabric easter egg, easter bunny and easter plaque. Materials and refreshments provided. Fee: £8. | details/book
places: Karen Pattison
07958 518424 |
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| Tea and Chat Social, St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould, 2pm-3.30pm. Meets on first Thursday of each month. | Jean
01304 361030 |
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| Clean Up Crew, Deal Rail Station, 2.30pm. Volunteer project to clean up litter around the station area. New supporters welcome. Meet on first and third Thursday of each month. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Neurodiversity Roadshow, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR, 3.30pm-6pm. A free drop-in event providing information on adult and children's support and resources for autism and ADHD. A Deal and Sandwich NHS Social Prescribers event. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: Betteshanger Colliery Welfare Band, Kent Mining Museum, Betteshanger Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, Deal, 7pm. Tickets: £10. Sold out! | details/tickets:
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| Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm (doors open 6.30pm). Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. Tonight: Talk by Kerry Banks on overcoming mental health issues and the challenges of fundraising for good causes. Admission £6 (includes refreshments). | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Live: Dr Strangelove - Starring Steve Coogan, The Astor Community
Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7pm. Tickets: £18. |
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| Live music: Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Guest night: Martyn Wyndham-Read and Iris Bishop. All are welcome. Admission £10. | website |
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| Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. Meet on first and third Thursday of the month. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. All musical styles welcome. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: Jazz and Blues Jam, It's The Real Deal, 15a South Court, Deal CT14 7AF, 8pm. Featuring Ivan Thompson (sax), Mike Bishop (keyboards), Des Crocker (bass) and Brian Short (drums). Free entry. |
01304 279946 |
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| Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. Free; all are welcome. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Start of Summer Season, Deal Maritime and Local History Museum, 22 St George's Road, Deal, 12noon-4pm. The Mayor of Deal will formally reopen the Museum for the summer months. All welcome. Normal times are: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 1pm-4pm. |
01304 372098 website |
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| Dance and Exercise to Music, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 11.30am-12.30pm. A low impact dance class which can be done both seated and standing. Fee: £3 per week. Booking required. | details/booking: website |
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| Deal Chess Club Meeting, RMA Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 5.45pm-7.30pm. New members welcome. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Voodoo
Room - The Music of Hendrix, Clapton and Cream, The Astor Community
Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Tickets: £22. |
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| KCC
School Holiday Break begins. Saturday 5 April to Monday 21 April 2025 inclusive. |
03000 414141 KCC website |
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| Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-2pm. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 9.30am-12noon. All welcome. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Free Park Tennis, Marke Wood Recreation Ground, Dover Road, Walmer, 10am-11am. Learn and play tennis. Booking required. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Easter Egg Tombola, outside Poundland, High Street, Deal, from 10am. In aid of Kent Surrey Sussex Kent Air Ambulance charity. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Easter Trail, Betteshanger Park, off A259 Sandwich Road, Sholden, Deal CT14 0BF, 10am-4pm. Fun egg trail in Betteshanger woods. Continues daily until Monday 21 April. Price: £10 per child / £4 per adult. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 20th Annual Crocus Walk, starts on the seafront beside the Borrow Pitts car park, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ, start 10.30am (book in from 10am). Route for this charity walk is the coast path to Kingsdown, and along the White Cliffs to St Margarets Bay. Following a break, walkers return to the start point (approx 2.15pm). The walk is not a race and is open to all ages; dogs (on leads) are welcome. Sponsorship is encouraged. Participation fee is £10 (includes booking fee). In support of Breast Cancer Now charity. |
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| The Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: The Miner's Son Soundtrack, The Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal CT14 9EU, 7pm-11pm. Artists performing the soundtrack to the feature film "The Miner's Son". Tickets: £12.50 (booking required). | facebook booking: website |
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| Legacy Party, The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal, 7pm-11.30pm (doors open 6.50pm). A free "thank you" event for supporters of the Breast Cancer Now charity appeal. Admission by free tickets (available online). | details/tickets: eventbrite |
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| Concert: Brahms Requiem, St George's Church, High Street, Deal, 7.30pm. Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society with Kirsty O'Neill (soprano) and Trevor Alexander (baritone). Tickets: £15, students and under-16's £8. | details/booking: website |
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| West
End Magic, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm.
London's longest-running theatre magic show. Tickets: adult £20,
child £17. |
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| Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal CT14 0BF, 9am. | see
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| Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 9am for 9.30am set off. | see Sunday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cinque Ports Scooter Club "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. | see Sunday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Easter Egg Trail, Betteshanger Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 10am-3pm. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Lunch plus Bingo, The Bowling Green Tavern, Church Path, Deal. Lunch from 12noon; Bingo at 3.30pm. Booking required. | details/booking: |
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| The
Royal Ballet and Opera House Live present Turandot, The Astor
Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 1.45pm. Screening of
Puccini's opera featuring 'Nessun Dorma'. Tickets: £18. |
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| Spring Concert: Herne Bay Concert Band, St Nicholas Church, London Road, Sholden CT14 0AN, 2pm. Entry: £5. |
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| Easy Peasy Trivia Quiz, The Royal British Legion (Downs) Club, 20 Market Street, Deal CT14 6HS, 2pm for 2.30pm start. Teams of up to six; £3 per person; all welcome; bring own nibbles; pay bar. |
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| Easter Sports Camp: day#1, The Drill Field, Canada Road, Walmer CT14 7EQ, 9am-3pm. Youth rugby coaching and activities. Fee: £20 one day; £35 for two days; booking required. Continues Tuesday 8 April. | details/booking: |
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| HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, 10am. | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm. |
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Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road/Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. |
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| Deal Town Council Planning Committee Meeting, Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 7.15pm. Open to the public - with an opportunity for people to raise concerns and questions on items on the agenda. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Easter Sports Camp: day#2, The Drill Field, Canada Road, Walmer CT14 7EQ, 9am-3pm. Youth rugby coaching and activities. Fee: £20 one day; £35 for two days; booking required. | details/booking: |
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| Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Over 55's Motorbike Meetup, The Sportsman, The Street, Sholden, 11am in the carpark. Biker brunch available (£7). Booking required. | details/booking: |
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| Community Roots Van Visit, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Information and advice on services and help for cost of living, pensioners and inclusion. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tea Dance, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 4pm-6pm. Especially for people living with dementia or memory loss, their family, carers and friends. Free; includes refreshments; all welcome - but please book places. An Age Concern "Memory Cafe" event. | Sally
Barclay
01304 614237 |
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| Walmer
Town Council Planning Committee Meeting, Elizabeth House,
32 St Mary's Road, Upper Walmer, 7pm. The meeting is open to the public
- - with an opportunity for people to raise concerns and questions
on items on the agenda. |
website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal Family History Society Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), 129 High Street, Deal, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Talk by Lady Teviot on "Establishing the General Register Office". New members welcome. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| "Drop In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, 10am-11am. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Midday Meetup, Deal Radio, 12noon-2pm. Join Lee Ackers on Deal's
local radio station to publicise activities, events and concerns.
Listen online. |
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| Walk and Talk, meet Cedars Surgery, Marine Road, Walmer, 12.30pm. 45/60 minute social walk. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drop-in Hub, St George's Church, High Street, Deal, 2pm-4pm. Support and advice service for anyone living with dementia or caring for someone who does. Just call in; no appointment necessary. Available 2nd Wednesday each month. | Age
Concern Sandwich
01304 614237 |
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| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New! Film Festival: Rashomon, Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George's Road, Deal, 6.30pm (doors open 6pm). Tickets: £10. | details/tickets: website |
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| Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. Courageous Men's Support Group, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. For men over 18 years. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: Sam Brothers + Sleepwalker’s Station, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8pm (doors open 7pm). Launch Party for "The Folksinger" EP vinyl release. Tickets £12. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thursday 10 April | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mother and Toddlers Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Children's Easter Crafts, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 11am-12.30pm. Suitable for ages 4 - 11yrs (must be accompanied by a responsible adult). Free of charge. A further session is on Tuesday 15 April. | website
03000 413131 |
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| Postural Stability Class, The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal, 1pm-2pm. A course of exercises to help reduce the risk of falls. Fee: £3 per week; booking required. | details/booking: website |
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| Film Festival: Run Lola Run, Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George's Road, Deal, 1.30pm (doors open 1pm). Tickets: £10. | details/tickets: website |
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| Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Film Festival: Shanghai Express, Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George's Road, Deal, 6.30pm (doors open 6pm). Tickets: £10. | details/tickets: website |
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| Sound Bath, Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ, 6.30pm-7.45pm. Immersive meditation with gongs, singing bowls and audio effects. Fee: £18; concession £15; booking required. | details/booking: website |
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| Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. Tonight: Quiz Night; teams of up to eight players. Entry £6 (includes refreshments). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. All musical styles welcome. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Agatha
Christie - Murder in the Studio, The Astor Community Theatre,
Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Three radio plays by Agatha Christie
performed live in “the studio” on stage by a cast of local
actors, complete with sound effects. Tickets: £16.50. |
website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: Pete Roth Trio, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8pm (doors open 7pm). Sold out. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Friday 11 April | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. Free; all are welcome. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Baby Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am-10.15am. Free fun session for parents and pre-school children. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dance and Exercise to Music, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 11.30am-12.30pm. A low impact dance class which can be done both seated and standing. Fee: £3 per week. Booking required. | details/booking: website |
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| Deal Chess Club Meeting, RMA Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Film Festival: Play It Again Sam, Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George's Road, Deal, 1.30pm (doors open 1pm). Tickets: £10. | details/tickets: website |
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| Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 5.45pm-7.30pm. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Film Festival: Rope, Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George's Road, Deal, 6.30pm (doors open 6pm). Tickets: £10. | details/tickets: website |
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| Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-2pm. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 9.30am-12noon. All welcome. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Free Park Tennis, Marke Wood Recreation Ground, Dover Road, Walmer, 10am-11am. Learn and play tennis. Booking required. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Pop Up Charity Shop, The Salvation Army Hall, 56 West Street, Deal, 10am-1pm. Now bigger with more bargains - including priced items in the lower hall and "fill a £5 bag" in the upper hall. Refreshment available. Free entry. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Art and Craft Fair, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 10am-3pm. Display and sale of original craft and artworks by local makers and artisans. Refreshments available. In support of Deal's Leaps and Bounds charity. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Film Festival: Fantastic Mr Fox, Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George's Road, Deal, 1.30pm (doors open 1pm). Tickets: £10. | details/tickets: website |
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| Deal Repair Cafe, Golf Road Community Centre, Golf Road, Deal, 2pm-4pm. A free service to help repair electrical goods, toys, bikes, leatherwork, clothing and anything that needs gluing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Guided Tour: Deal Castle, Marine Road, Deal, 2pm. Discover the Castle's history and secrets. Usual admission charges apply. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal Philatelic Society Monthly Meeting, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 4pm-6pm. Visitors and new members always welcome. | Alan
Buckman
01304 367711 |
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| Film Festival: Ida, Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George's Road, Deal, 6.30pm (doors open 6pm). Tickets: £10. | details/tickets: website |
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| Concert: Old Bones Trombone Choir, St John's Church, Kingsdown, 7pm. The professional brass ensemble and guest soloist Rosie Birkett entertain with a mix of popular classical and modern music. Tickets: £12.50; juniors £6. | book
tickets: Ian Stephen
07960 069441 |
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| Deal Community Fundraisers Quiz Night, The Royal British Legion (Downs) Club, Market Street, Deal CT14 6HS, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Teams of six; £4 per person; all welcome; bring own nibbles; pay bar. In support of United Families UK charity. | booking:
Pearl
07885 780842 |
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| Sunday 13 April | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Palm Sunday | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal CT14 0BF, 9am. | see
Sunday |
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| Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 9am for 9.30am set off. | see Sunday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cinque Ports Scooter Club "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. | see Sunday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sound Healing Journey, The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal, 10am-11am. An immersive experience using crystal singing bowls, gongs, and chimes to promote mental wellbeing. Booking required. | details/booking: website |
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| Agatha
Christie - Murder in the Studio, The Astor Community Theatre,
Stanhope Road, Deal, 3pm. Three radio plays by Agatha Christie performed
live in “the studio” on stage by a cast of local actors,
complete with sound effects. Tickets: £16.50. |
website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KCC
School Holiday Break ends Friday 29 March to Sunday 14 April 2024 inclusive. |
03000 414141 KCC website |
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| Monday 14 April | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger CT14 0LT, 10am... | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Children's Event: Wolf in the City, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-11am. A free story and craft workshop with children's author and illustrator Rachel Wolf. Suitable children 3-7yrs (accompanied by an adult); booking recomended. |
03000 413131 |
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Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm. |
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Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road/Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. |
see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting, Ringwould Village Hall, off A258 Dover Road, Ringwould, 7pm. The meeting is open to the public. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tuesday 15 April | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Over 55's Motorbike Meetup, The Sportsman, The Street, Sholden, 11am in the carpark. Biker brunch available (£7). Booking required. | details/booking: |
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| Children's Easter Crafts, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 11am-12.30pm. Suitable for ages 4 - 11yrs (must be accompanied by a responsible adult). Free of charge. | website
03000 413131 |
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| Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal. Youth Band, 5pm-6pm. Community Band, 6.30pm-8pm. New members welcome. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| LDN
Wrestling Show, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal,
7pm (doors open 6.30pm). Tickets: £18. |
website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal Film Club screening: 2040, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 6.30pm-9pm (doors open 6.20pm; talk by local environmentalist George Cooper at 6.45pm; film starts 7.20pm). Australian director Damon Gameau's 2019 optimistic vision of life for his four-year-old daughter 20 years from now. Entry: £7 members; £9 non-members. | details/booking website |
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| Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wednesday 16 April | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Easter Sports Camp: day#3, The Drill Field, Canada Road, Walmer CT14 7EQ, 9am-3pm. Youth rugby coaching and activities. Fee: £20; booking required. | details/booking: |
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| Moo Music Deal and Dover, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR, from 9.30am. Parent and baby/toddler music and movement sessions. Start of Summer term. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Osteoporosis Support Group, The Deal Centre, 3 Park Street, Deal CT14 6AG, 10.30am-12noon. Informal peer support, help and advice on osteoporosis. No appointment needed. Meets on third Wednesday of each month. |
01304 372608 |
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Midday Meetup, Deal Radio, 12noon-2pm. Join Lee Ackers on Deal's
local radio station to publicise activities, events and concerns.
Listen online. |
website |
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| Walk and Talk, meet Cedars Surgery, Marine Road, Walmer, 12.30pm. 45/60 minute social walk. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dementia Drop-in Hub, St George's Church, High Street, Deal, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Professional support and advice service for anyone living with dementia or caring for someone who does. Just call in; no appointment necessary. Held on third Wednesday each month. | Age
Concern Sandwich
01304 614237 |
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| Singing for Pleasure, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-3pm. Weekly singing sessions; open to all abilities. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. Courageous Men's Support Group, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. For men over 18 years. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walmer Town Council Annual Town Meeting, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.30pm. An opportunity for local residents to hear about the work of the council, seek information, suggest projects and raise concerns. | agenda | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comedy Special: Alasdair Beckett-King, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8pm (doors open 7pm). Edinburgh Fringe comedy preview of Alasdair’s new show "King of Crumbs". Tickets £14. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thursday 17 April | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maundy Thursday | details | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walmer Mothers and Toddlers' Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Community Roots Van Visit, Deal High Street, Deal, 9.30am-11.30am. Information and advice on services and help for leisure, wellbeing, family and events. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "Drop In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, 10am-11am. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bright Shadow Zest Group Meeting, Walmer Castle, Kingsdown Road, Walmer, 10am-12noon. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Postural Stability Class, The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal, 1pm-2pm. A course of exercises to help reduce the risk of falls. Fee: £3 per week; booking required. | details/booking: website |
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| Clean Up Crew, Deal Rail Station, 2.30pm. Volunteer project to clean up litter around the station area. New supporters welcome. Meet on first and third Thursday of each month. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7.15pm-10pm. Singers night. All are welcome. Admission £3. | website |
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| Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. Meet on first and third Thursday of the month. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. All musical styles welcome. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The
Man who left the Titanic, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope
Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Isosceles Theatre Company's dramatic account of
managing director of the White Star Line J. Bruce Ismay's lifeboat
escape from the stricken ship, leaving passengers to perish. Tickets:
£17. |
website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Maundy Thursday Said Eucharist and Watch Service, Blessed Mary of Walmer, Church Street, Upper Walmer, 7.30pm. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Friday 18 April | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Good Friday | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. Free; all are welcome. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Baby Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am-10.15am. Free fun session for parents and pre-school children. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Froglets Play Group, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon. For 0 to 5-year-olds. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Eggstravaganza Table Top Sale, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9JD, 10am-3pm. Indoor and outdoor stalls offering a wide range of goods. A United Families UK event. | details/table
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Deal Timeball Tower, Victoria Parade, Deal CT14 7BP, 11.30am-4.30pm. The Timeball Tower Museum reopens to the public for Easter weekend (Friday 18 April- Monday 21 April 2025). |
01304 36244 (only when open) website |
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| Deal Chess Club Meeting, RMA Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 5.45pm-7.30pm. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quiz Night, The Thompsons Bell, 335 Dover Road, Upper Walmer, 7.30pm. Entry: £5 per person; up to 8 players per team; booking advised. In support of Deal Area Foodbank. |
01304 448433 |
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| Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-2pm. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 9.30am-12noon. All welcome. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Free Park Tennis, Marke Wood Recreation Ground, Dover Road, Walmer, 10am-11am. Learn and play tennis. Booking required. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sholden Easter Hunt, The Cricket Ground, Sholden New Road, Sholden CT14 0AF, 11am. Community event with stalls, Easter Bunny, games, face painting, glitter tattoos, cake sale and raffle. Hunt entry: £4. Raising funds for Sholden Primary School. | Jenni
07870 956881 |
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| Parish Easter Vigil, St Martin's Church, Church Close, Northbourne Road, Great Mongeham, 7pm. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| St John the Evangelist Catholic Church, St Richard's Road, Deal: 7pm: Vigil Mass, followed by 9pm Vigil. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Band
on the Run - The Paul McCartney Project, The Astor Community Theatre,
Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Tickets: £24. |
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| Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal CT14 0BF, 9am. | see
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| Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 9am for 9.30am set off. | see Sunday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cinque Ports Scooter Club "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. | see Sunday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Community Beach Clean, meet Sandown Castle Garden, Sandown Road, Deal, 10am. Regular and new supporters most welcome. Litter collection bags and equipment are supplied. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Open Day: Ripple Windmill, off A258 Dover Road, Ringwould, 12noon-4pm. Tea room and garden open. Access by footpath from Dover Road; nearest parking at Walmer Court Farmshop and Ringwould layby. Free entry (donations appreciated). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Live: Dr Strangelove - Starring Steve Coogan, The Astor Community
Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 3pm. Tickets: £18. |
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| Monday 21 April | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Easter
Monday Bank Holiday Please check regular events with organisers. |
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| HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, 10am. | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Open Day: The Captain's Garden, Victoria Road, Deal, 10am-2pm. An opportunity to see latest progress in restoration of this historic garden. Plus Deal Hop Farm project stall (10.30am-1pm). All welcome. Free admission. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Art Exhibition, Great Mongeham Parish Hall, Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, 11am-3pm. Display and sale of work by local artists. Free entry and refreshments available. | Jane
Jobey:
07768 743755 |
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Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, |
see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: Richie Triangle, The Square, Beach Street, Deal, 2pm. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road/Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. |
see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowls Club Open Evening, Victoria Park Bowls Club, Victoria Park, Mill Road, Deal CT14 9AB, from 6pm. A free opportunity to try the game of lawn bowls. All equipment provided, plus tea and coffee. |
01304 363963 website |
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| Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| KCC
School Holiday Break ends. Saturday 5 April to Monday 21 April 2025 inclusive. |
03000 414141 KCC website |
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New!
Dance Fit Sessions, Ringwould Village Hall, A258 Dover Road, Ringwould.
 9.15am-10.05am:
Dance Fit - movement to music. 10.15am-11.05am:
Sculpt and Tone - aerobics and conditioning. 11.15am-12.05pm:
Body Flow - core strengthening with Yoga and Pilates. Every Tuesday.
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details/booking: website |
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| Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Over 55's Motorbike Meetup, The Sportsman, The Street, Sholden, 11am in the carpark. Biker brunch available (£7). Booking required. | details/booking: |
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| Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowls Club Open Evening, Victoria Park Bowls Club, Victoria Park, Mill Road, Deal CT14 9AB, from 6pm. A free opportunity to try the game of lawn bowls. All equipment provided, plus tea and coffee. |
01304 363963 website |
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| Deal Town Council Meeting, Deal Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 7.15pm. Open to the public. | agenda | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wednesday 23 April | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| New! All-Abilities Ballet Class, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 9am-10am. Open to everyone - beginners or with some experience. Fee: £10 per class. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moo Music Deal and Dover, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR, from 9.30am. Parent and baby/toddler music and movement sessions. Start of Summer term. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Midday Meetup, Deal Radio, 12noon-2pm. Join Lee Ackers on Deal's
local radio station to publicise activities, events and concerns.
Listen online. |
website |
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| Walk and Talk, meet Cedars Surgery, Marine Road, Walmer, 12.30pm. 45/60 minute social walk. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Singing for Pleasure, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-3pm. Weekly singing sessions; open to all abilities. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New! All Girls Tennis Course (4- to 8-year-olds), Marke Wood Tennis Hub, Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JQ, 4pm-5pm. Starts today; continues weekly until Wednesday 16 July. Course fee: £54. Booking required. | details/booking: website |
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| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowls Club Open Evening, Victoria Park Bowls Club, Victoria Park, Mill Road, Deal CT14 9AB, from 6pm. A free opportunity to try the game of lawn bowls. All equipment provided, plus tea and coffee. |
01304 363963 website |
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| Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. Courageous Men's Support Group, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. For men over 18 years. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: Gabriel Moreno andThe Quivering Poets, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8pm (doors open 7pm). Gabriel Moreno launches his sixth studio album, "Nights In The Belly of Bohemia", accompanied by The Quivering Poets. Tickets £12. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thursday 24 April | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walmer Mothers and Toddlers' Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "Drop In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, 10am-11am. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bright Shadow Zest Group Meeting, Walmer Castle, Kingsdown Road, Walmer, 10am-12noon. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Postural Stability Class, The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal, 1pm-2pm. Exercises to reduce the risk of falls. Final week. | details/booking: website |
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| Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Football Fun and Development, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 5pm-6pm. For 5-12-year-olds. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowls Club Open Evening, Victoria Park Bowls Club, Victoria Park, Mill Road, Deal CT14 9AB, from 6pm. A free opportunity to try the game of lawn bowls. All equipment provided, plus tea and coffee. |
01304 363963 website |
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| Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. Tonight: Singer/guitarist Tim Greenwood playing songs in a variety of musical styles, including Country, Blues and Rock-and-Roll. Admission: £6 (includes refreshments). | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Save the Children Quiz, Deal Victoria Cricket Club, Court Road, Upper Walmer, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Teams welcome; £2 per person; no booking required. All proceeds benefit the Save the Children Fund. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. All musical styles welcome. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Quiz Night , The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8pm (doors open 5pm). Teams of 2 to 6 players; £2 per player; table booking: . | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Friday 25 April | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. Free; all are welcome. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Baby Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am-10.15am. Free fun session for parents and pre-school children. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Froglets Play Group, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon. For 0 to 5-year-olds. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wellbeing Cafe, The Royal Hotel, Beach Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Social friendship meet-up. Held on fourth Friday each month. | details website |
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| Dance and Exercise to Music, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 11.30am-12.30pm. A low impact dance class. Booking required. Final week. | details/booking: website |
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| Deal Chess Club Meeting, RMA Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 5.45pm-7.30pm. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowls Club Open Evening, Victoria Park Bowls Club, Victoria Park, Mill Road, Deal CT14 9AB, from 6pm. A free opportunity to try the game of lawn bowls. All equipment provided, plus tea and coffee. |
01304 363963 website |
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| Film Season: 'Morocco' (1930, dir: Joseph von Sternberg), Kent Museum of the Moving Image, Stanhope Road, Deal, 6.30pm (doors open 5.30pm for drinks, nibbles and cocktails). Admission: free to Kent MOMI annual ticket holders. | details/tickets: website |
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| Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Space
- Blood and Bubble Gum LP Tour, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope
Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Tickets: £24.50. |
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| Saturday 26 April | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-2pm. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New! Mini Kickers Saturday Football, The Pavilion, Marke Wood, Dover Road, Walmer. Start of weekly fun football sessions for boys and girls. Session #1: for age 2½- 4 years, 9am-9.50am. Session #2: for years 1 and R (4 to 6 years), 10am-11am. Fee: £3.50 per player (first session free). Booking required. | details:
facebook book places: form
07405 149263 |
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| Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 9.30am-12noon. All welcome. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Free Park Tennis, Marke Wood Recreation Ground, Dover Road, Walmer, 10am-11am. Learn and play tennis. Booking required. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowls Club Open Day, Victoria Park Bowls Club, Victoria Park, Mill Road, Deal CT14 9AB, from 11am-4pm. A free opportunity to try the game of lawn bowls. All equipment provided, plus tea and coffee. |
01304 363963 website |
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| Guided Tour: Deal Castle, Marine Road, Deal, 2pm. Discover the Castle's history and secrets. Usual admission charges apply. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Versus Arthritis Deal, The Deal Centre, 3 Park Street, Deal CT14 6AG, 2pm-4pm. A free peer support group for anyone with arthritis conditions. Join us for a friendly cup of tea and a chat. Meets on fourth Saturday of each month. | more
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| Sunday 27 April | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal CT14 0BF, 9am. | see
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| Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 9am for 9.30am set off. | see Sunday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cinque Ports Scooter Club "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. | see Sunday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: The Woolf Quartet, Trinity Church, Union Road, Deal CT14 6EA, 3pm. A programme that includes Debussy's String Quartet in G minor. Tickets: £20 (plus £1.56 booking fee). | details/tickets: |
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| Monday 28 April | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, 10am. | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm. |
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Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road/Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. |
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| Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kingsdown Garden Society Meeting, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 7.30pm for 7.45pm. Tonight: Talk by Laura Brady on "The Wonky Parsnip -Extraordinary Vegetables". New and prospective members welcome. | Jane
Jobey Secretary
01304 381702 |
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| Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Over 55's Motorbike Meetup, The Sportsman, The Street, Sholden, 11am in the carpark. Biker brunch available (£7). Booking required. | details/booking: |
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| Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory Cafe, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 4pm-6pm. Social group for people living with dementia or memory loss, their family, carers and friends. Free; all welcome. Meets 2nd and last Tuesday each month. | Sally
Barclay
01304 614237 |
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| Deal Hop Farm Members' Meet-up, The Freed Man, 329 Dover Road, Upper Walmer, 6pm-7.30pm. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wednesday 30 April | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Moo Music Deal and Dover, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR, from 9.30am. Parent and baby/toddler music and movement sessions. Start of Summer term. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Midday Meetup, Deal Radio, 12noon-2pm. Join Lee Ackers on Deal's
local radio station to publicise activities, events and concerns.
Listen online. |
website |
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| Walk and Talk, meet Cedars Surgery, Marine Road, Walmer, 12.30pm. 45/60 minute social walk. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 1.15pm-2pm (ages 1-4). | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Singing for Pleasure, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-3pm. Weekly singing sessions; open to all abilities. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| B. Courageous Men's Support Group, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. For men over 18 years. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Poetry Open Mic', The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 7pm-10pm. Read and hear your and other folks' favourite and new poems. All welcome. Free entry. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
 Deal's
Got Talent #4, The Royal Hotel, Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. Fourth
of five heats to find performers for the Deal Pride Main Stage
2025 on Saturday 12 July. |
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| HealthWalk: from Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 10am; duration 90mins. Free local walk - ideal those who wish to be more active. No need to book, just turn up. | Howard
01304 612018 website |
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| 55+ Walkie Talkie Club, currently meet various Mondays at Deal Pier entrance, 10am for 10.15am start. Social group for over 55's. Stroll along the seafront and enjoy a free hot drink at The Deal Centre. Booking required. An AgeUK South Kent Coast event. | Book
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0795 8518424 |
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Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm. Social group for breastfeeding mums; prams and toddlers welcome. £1.50. Normally do not meet on bank holiday Mondays. |
0300 1000212 |
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| The Craft Hub Club, The Deal Centre, Park Street, Deal, 1.30pm-3pm. Learn and share a range of craft skills in friendly social group. Fee: £2 (includes refreshments). Meets weekly (except bank holidays). | Karen
Pattison
07958 518424 |
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Badminton. Friendly fitness and lighthearted games. Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. £1.50 per session. |
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| KCHFT Choir Meeting, Deal Hospital Gym, London Road, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. A newly formed choir for all who work in the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation and East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trusts. Free to join and participate. Meets fortnightly. | details/registration: |
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| Deal
Orchestra Rehearsals, St Mary's Church, St Clare Road, Upper
Walmer. Beginners (Grade 3), 6.30pm-7.15pm. Grade 4 - Up, 7.30pm-9pm. A new local orchestra project; all welcome. Fee: £1 per session. |
07460 064146 |
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| Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. New members welcome. | Carol
07948 010896 website |
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| Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. All welcome. Every Monday and Thursday. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Social and support group for pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. Sensory toys and soft, safe spaces for babies. Free entry - with tea, coffee and cake provided. Meetings continue through school holidays. All welcome. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Baby Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-10.30am. A free, fun and noisy way for pre-school children to develop a love of language and a foundation for learning with nursery rhymes and action songs. Also on Fridays, 9.45am-10.15am. |
03000 413131 |
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| Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm (March to September); 1pm-3pm (October to February). A weekly social group, open to all. Fee: £3 per person (to help cover refreshments and hall hire). | Jane
Banks
01304 373774
07532 109972 |
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| Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group; meets weekly; new members welcome. | Masheeda
Downing
07542 554297 |
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| Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer CT14 7HX, 2pm-4pm. A group who knit and crochet, raising funds for local charities. |
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| Deal
Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road,
Deal. Weekly sessions (during school term) for a range of musical
interests and abilities. 5pm-6pm: Youth Band (age 8yrs+); 6.30pm-8pm: Community Band (age 12yrs+). |
Cathy
07927 781536 website |
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| Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. Meets Tuesdays and Fridays. Friendly club - for all abilities. | Simon
Read
01304 366605 |
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| Midlife Rovers Walking Football, The Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal, 8pm-9pm. A walking football club for recreational and league games. Open to over 40’s; over 50’s for league matches. Weekly fee: £3.50. |
07751 767508 |
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| Every Wednesday | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Moo Music Deal and Dover, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR. Parent and baby/toddler music session. Fun singing, moving and playing instruments. Sessions: Mini Moo (for those walking to 5 yrs or siblings), 9.30am; Mixed Moo (ideal for those with more than one child of different ages), 10.30am; and Baby Moo (for newborn - just walking), 11.30am. |
07398 147736 website |
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| Chess Group, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Contact the Library for more details. |
03000 413131 |
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| Walk and Talk, meet outside Cedars Surgery, Marine Road, Walmer, 12.30pm. Short (45 minute - one hour) social walk. Open to all; no booking required. A Deal and Sandwich PCN Social Prescribing activity. |
01304 744075 |
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| Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 1.15pm-2pm (term time only). Suitable for 1 - 4year olds. Weekly fun sessions providing first steps into football. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal and Dover Duplicate Bridge Club Meeting, Deal Sailing Club HQ, Walmer seafront, off The Strand, Walmer, 2pm-5pm. |
Mark Symons
01304 375675 website |
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| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Suitable for all fitness levels with a qualified and experienced personal trainer and group exercise instructor. Limited places; booking required. | Jamie
Fulbrook
07796 691859 website |
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| Adult Tap Dance Class, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 6.30pm-7.30pm. Weekly class. Learn tap moves, rhythms and exercises that progress to fun routines in a relaxed, friendly class. Perfect for newcomers or those wishing to improve. Fee: £8 per session. | website |
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| Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). Sensei John V Farenden (6th Dan) has been actively involved in the Martial Arts since 1974. New members welcome. | John
Farenden
01304 228250 website |
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| B. Courageous Men's Support Group, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. A non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting men over 18 years experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, addiction, alcoholism, and suicidal thoughts. |
07552 475687 (9am-5pm) website |
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| Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, Deal Walmer Kingsdown Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 6NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Meet weekly throughout the year - except for the months of July and August. New members welcome. | Mary
Venables (Secretary)
01304 366087website |
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| Walmer Mothers and Toddlers' Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. Meets Thursdays (during school term). | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "Drop In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, 10am-11am. Regular long-established weekly event. All welcome. | Patricia
Bradford
01304 364769 |
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| Deal Walk, meet Deal Castle (seafront footpath side), 10am. A social group providing a weekly one-hour walk to encourage wellbeing. Please register. Organised by Mind South Kent. | details/registration:
01303 250090 |
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| Bright Shadow Zest Group Meeting, Walmer Castle, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ, 10am-12noon. Creative activities, led by professional artists, for anyone with dementia or memory problems. Free (optional donation £5); booking required. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reading for Wellbeing, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 12noon-1.30pm. Rediscover the joy of reading in a warm, friendly and relaxed environment. Enjoy poetry, short stories and a varied selection of popular literature. Please register. A South Kent Mind weekly event. | details/registration:
01303 250090 |
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| Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome; enjoy singing a wide range of songs. Fee: £5 per week (first session free). | Alex
McNeice
07810 323256 |
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| Football Fun and Development, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 5pm-6pm (term time only). Weekly sessions that focus on technical training, fun games and matches. Open to boys and girls, ages 5-12years and of any ability or experience level. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. |
01304 239199 |
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| Adult Tap Dance Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm. Weekly classes; all levels welcome. Jan Clark (Jan's Dance and Fitness) says: "All of my classes are fun, friendly and non-judgmental." | Jan
Clark
07979 952277 website |
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| Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. All welcome. Every Monday and Thursday. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. All musical styles welcome; solos, duos or bands; beginners or accomplished. Free entry. Every Thursday. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Beach Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. A free session, held every Friday. No experience necessary; all are welcome. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Baby Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am-10.15am. A free, fun and noisy way for pre-school children to develop a love of language and a foundation for learning with nursery rhymes and action songs. Also on Tuesdays, 10am-10.30am. |
03000 413131 |
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| Froglets Play Group, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon (term time). A play group for 0 to 5-year-olds and their parents/carers. Tea, coffee, juice and biscuits provided. Fee: £1 per family. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MiniStrikers/Megastrikers Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 10.05am-10.45am. Weekly football-themed classes for 2- to 5-year-olds. Monthly subscription fee. Booking required. | website |
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| Coffee and Chat, Deal Salvation Army Hall, 56 West Street, Deal, 10.30am-12.30pm. Tea, coffee and snacks - at reasonable prices. All welcome. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Chess Club Meeting, The Royal Marines Association Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm-4pm. New members and beginners welcome. | Michael
Burney
07796 237783 |
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| Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. Duplicate Bridge. New members welcome; see website for details. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. | Maddie
Cordes
07714 433649 |
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| Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. Meets Tuesdays and Fridays. Friendly club - for all abilities. | Simon
Read
01304 366605 |
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| Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-2pm (Summer opening times). |
01304 361999 |
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| Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. A 5km community timed run along the seafront to Deal Pier, back to Walmer Castle and returning to The Beach. Free and open to all - for fun or as part of a training plan. | details/registration: website |
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| Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 9.30am-12noon. Pop-in social with refreshments. All welcome. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Free Park Tennis, Marke Wood Recreation Ground, Dover Road, Walmer, 10am-11am. A free weekly opportunity to learn and play tennis. Suitable all abilities; all necessary equipment provided. For full details and to book places see website. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. All welcome. |
01304 268847 website |
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| The Village Community Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. An indoor market with over 26 stalls offering a range of goods including florist, cakes, upholstery and vintage clothing. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, sessions at 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. Weekly term-time sessions for 18months to 5-year-old boys and girls. Fee: £30 per month (booking required). | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Guided Tour: Deal Castle, Marine Road, Deal, 11am or 2pm (times may vary; please see listing for the day you are visiting). Discover the Castle's history and secrets. Deal Castle admission prices can be seen at: https://bit.ly/3FeQ17p |
01304 372762 website |
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| Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. A 2k timed run for juniors only (4-14 year olds); every Sunday. Free - but registration required. | details/registration: website |
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| Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", meet outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal CT14 9UU, 9am for 9.30am set off. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cinque Ports Scooter Club Weekly "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. New members welcome. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| This page was updated on April 22, 2025 |