April 2024
Quick links to events in April
Monday 1 -
Sunday 7
Monday 8 -
Sunday 14
Monday 15 -
Sunday 21
Monday 22-
Sunday 28
Monday 29 -
Tuesday 30
 
VISITOR ATTRACTIONS
Local visitor attractions More information
Deal Castle open to the public every day in April, 10am-5pm. 01304 372762
see website
Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ. Open to the public every day, 10am-5pm. 01304 364288
see website

Deal Timeball Tower, Victoria Parade, Deal CT14 7BP. The Timeball Tower Museum will reopen to the public on Easter weekend (Friday 29 March - Monday 1 April 2024), 11.30am-4.30pm.

01304 36244
(only when open)
see website
Deal Maritime and Local History Museum, 22 St George's Road, Deal. Open: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 1pm-4pm (from Friday 29 March 2024). 01304 372098

see website
Kent Museum of the Moving Image, 41 Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD. 01304 239515

see website
Deal Pier. Opening times: Mondays-Thursdays: 8am-10pm; Fridays and Saturdays: 8am-12midnight; Sundays: 8am-10pm.
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:
facebook
Sandown Castle Garden, Sandown Road, Deal CT14 6QU. Award-winning community garden on the site of the former Sandown Castle. Always open. facebook

 

EXTERNAL LISTINGS OF EVENTS AND MEETINGS
Events details More information
 Astor Community Theatre events Astor Theatre
Deal Town Council's meetings Deal TC website
Walmer Town Council's meetings Walmer TC website
Golf Road Community Centre activities Golf Road Centre
Age UK Deal Centre: activities this month Age UK Deal Centre
Betteshanger Country Park events Betteshanger events
Live music listing for Deal on Facebook Local live music
 
Quick links to events in April
Monday 1 -
Sunday 7
Monday 8 -
Sunday 14
Monday 15 -
Sunday 21
Monday 22-
Sunday 28
Monday 29 -
Tuesday 30
 
DAY-BY-DAY EVENTS
Events details More information
April - special events and amenities
KCC School Holiday Break
Friday 29 March to Sunday 14 April 2024 inclusive.
03000 414141
KCC website
Talk It Out Wellbeing Support, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF. Provides a range of meetings, social and craft activities. Also campaigns for better Mental Health Services. Tracy Carr
07923 096273
See website
facebook
 
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Events details More information
Monday 1 April
Easter Monday Bank Holiday
April Fools Day
Please check for any changes to regular events with Organisers.
HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger CT14 0LT, 10am. see Monday
Open Day: The Captain's Garden, Victoria Road (opposite Deal Castle entrance), Deal, 10am-2pm. An opportunity to see latest developments in restoring this historic garden. Plus Deal Hop Farm stall (10.30am-12.30pm). Free entry; all welcome. facebook
Easter Egg Trail, Betteshanger Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 10am-3pm. See website
Memorial Post Unveiling, Kingsdown Rifle Ranges site, off Undercliffe Road, Kingsdown, 10.30am. A ceremony to mark the installation of a memorial to the five Royal Marine Artillery men who lost their lives in a bomb accident at the former ranges on 1 April 1918. Public welcome. facebook
Live music Kellet Gut Shantymen, Deal Pier Approach, 11am-12.30pm. Entertaining with songs of a nautical nature and collecting for the local Walmer Lifeboat service. facebook
John Lawson's Circus, Betteshanger Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, performances at 11.30am and 2.30pm. Final day. Book tickets:
See website
Live music: Paul Messenger, The Landmark Bar, 129 High Street, Deal, 2pm. facebook

Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road/Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. Please check.

see Monday
Live music: Chris Barwell, The Goodwin, 32 High Street, Deal, 4pm. facebook
Live music: Jack Randle, Walmer Castle public house, 4 South Street, Deal, 5pm. facebook
Live music: Jazz Club, Walmer Castle public house, 4 South Street, Deal, 5pm. facebook
Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. Please check. see Monday
Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. Please check. see Monday
 
Tuesday 2 April
New! Adventure Week #1, Rippledown Environmental Centre, Dover Road, Ringwould CT14 8HE, 10am-3pm. Start of a three-day varied programme of activities, freeplay and adventure for 6-16-year-olds. details and booking:
See website
Easter Egg Trail, Betteshanger Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 10am-3pm. See website
New! Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities - including painting, drawing, colouring, knitting, crochet and sewing. Free refreshments. facebook
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
Knitting for the Needy charity knitting circle, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road, off Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. see Tuesday
East Kent Climate Action Group Meeting, Dealability, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7.15pm. Meets monthly; new and potential members welcome. facebook
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Tuesday
 
Wednesday 3 April
Easter Egg Trail, Betteshanger Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 10am-3pm. See website
Over 55's Quiz and Chips, The Stag, 7 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm. A monthly fun quiz with sausage and chips and coffee. Fee: £4.50. Booking required. Book places:
Karen
0795 8518424
Live music: "Live Music" Social, CinCin Bar, 15a South Court, Deal, 2pm-4pm. Friendly music session for those diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer's, their families and carers. Free admission. Held on first and third Wednesdays of each month. facebook
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 details:
JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. see Wednesday
Walmer Town Council Meeting, 8 The Strand, Walmer, 7pm. The meeting is open to the public. See website
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. facebook
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. see Wednesday
But I Haven't Finished Yet, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8.30pm (doors open 7.30pm). Poet Brenda Read-Brown on a riotous celebration of growing older. Tickets: £10. See website
 
Thursday 4 April
"Drop In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, 10am-11am. see Thursday
Easter Egg Trail, Betteshanger Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 10am-3pm. See website
Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. see Thursday
Tea and Chat Social, St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould, 2pm-3.30pm. Meets on first Thursday of each month. Jean
01304 361030
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
  LDN Wrestling Show, Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 6pm. Astor Theatre
Great Mongeham Parish Council Meeting, Parish Hall, Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, 6.30pm-7.30pm. Followed by Annual Parish Meeting, 7.30pm-9pm. See agendas
for the meetings
Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. Tonight: Singalong Evening with Maddie and Gary. see Thursday
Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Singers night; all welcome. Admission £3. see Thursday
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. see Thursday
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: Lost Revellers, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8.30pm (doors open 7.30pm). Contemporary folk-fusion band. Tickets: £14. See website
 
Friday 5 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Easter Egg Hunt, St Nicholas Church, London Road, Sholden CT14 0AN, 10am-12noon. See website
Easter Egg Trail, Betteshanger Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 10am-3pm. See website
New! Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities - including painting, drawing, colouring, knitting, crochet and sewing. Free refreshments. facebook
Seated Yoga (week #4), Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 12.45pm-1.45pm. A free course of safe and effective activity for anyone with limited mobility. Booking required. details and booking:
See website
Deal Chess Club Meeting, RMA Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm. NB: new starting time. see Friday
Film: 2001: A Space Odyssey, Kent Museum of the Moving Image, Stanhope Road, Deal, 6.30pm (doors open 5.30pm). Screening of Stanley Kubrick’s classic 1968 portrayal of man's future in space. Admission free to KentMOMI members; booking advised. facebook
Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 5.45pm-7.30pm. New members welcome and there's a free taster session tonight! See website
  West End Magic - Magical Family Fun, Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7pm. Astor Theatre
Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). see Friday
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Friday
 
Saturday 6 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
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
"Saxophone Saturday" Workshop, Warden House School, Birdwood Avenue, Deal CT14 9SF, 10am-12.30pm. For saxophonists with 2 years experience and able to read music. Fee: £20. facebook
19th 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 and the First Light Bistro. Following a raffle, 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. facebook
To register for
the walk, go to
online booking
Easter Egg Trail, Betteshanger Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 10am-3pm. See website
The Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. see Saturday
Guided Tour: Deal Castle, Marine Road, Deal, 2pm. Discover the Castle's history and secrets. see Saturday
Art Club, Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer, 6pm-8pm. New evening session - with expert tuition. Open to all adults, whether beginners or experienced artists. Booking required. For more details:

facebook
  MUS3 - A live Tribute, Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Astor Theatre
 
Sunday 7 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal CT14 0BF, 9am. see Sunday
facebook page
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. See website
Spring Concert: Lizzie Knatt (recorder) and Declan Hickey (guitar), Walmer Castle, Kingsdown Road, Walmer, 4pm tea and scones, followed by a concert at 5pm featuring music from the Renaissance to the present day. Tickets: £20. book tickets:
07775 657275
See website
Events details More information
Monday 8 April
HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, 10am. see Monday
New! Adventure Week #2, Rippledown Environmental Centre, Dover Road, Ringwould CT14 8HE, 10am-3pm. Start of a four-day varied programme of activities, freeplay and adventure for 6- to16-year-olds. details and booking:
See website
Rock 'n' Roll Bingo, The Sportsman, The Street, Sholden, 10.30am. Three games; coffee and croissant; entry £4. Booking required. Held monthly. Book places:
07958 518424
Coffee Concert: Adrian Smith and Friends, St Andrew's Church, West Street, Deal, 11am (coffee and biscuits from 10.30am). Adrian Smith (viola) with Jane Browne (violin), Vicky Walker (cello) and Tony Halstead (piano). Free entry - with retiring collection. See website

Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road/Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm.

see Monday
Deal Town Council Planning Committee Meeting, Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 7.15pm. The meeting is open to the public. See 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 9 April
Eid al-Fitr. Muslim holiday marking end of holy month of Ramadan.
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities.. see Tuesday
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
Knitting for the Needy charity knitting circle, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover 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
Walmer Town Council Planning Committee Meeting, 8 The Strand, Walmer, 7pm. The meeting is open to the public. See website
  Royal Ballet Live: MacMillan Celebrated, Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7pm. Live streaming of three one-act ballets. Astor Theatre
Deal Family History Society Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), 129 High Street, Deal, 7pm for 7.30pm start. New members welcome. See website
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Tuesday
 
Wednesday 10 April
"Drop In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, 10am-11am. see Thursday
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
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
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' Night, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8pm (doors open 5pm). All abilities, styles and instruments welcome. Free admission. See website
 
Thursday 11 April
Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. see Thursday
Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. see Thursday
NHS Deal Staff Choir Meeting, Deal Victoria Hospital (gymnasium), London Road, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. A free choir for NHS staff and volunteers; meets twice a month. New members welcome. facebook
New! Film Festival: Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?, Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George's Road, Deal, 6.30pm (doors open 6pm). Screening of the classic horror film starring Bette Davis and Joan Crawford; introduced by guest speaker. details and tickets:
See website
Crafty Crafters Club Meeting, Sholden Village Hall, Sholden New Road, Sholden CT14 0AJ, 7pm. Wide range of crafts. Fee: £5 (includes refreshments). New members welcome. Meets fortnightly. facebook
Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. Tonight: Social Dancing led by Linda Sanford. see Thursday
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. see Thursday
Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. All musical styles welcome. see Thursday
  Probably the Best Comedy Songs in the World Ever (Maybe), Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Astor Theatre
Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Thursday
 
Friday 12 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. 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
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities.. see Friday
Seated Yoga (week #5), Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 12.45pm-1.45pm. A free course of safe and effective activity for anyone with limited mobility. Booking required. details and booking:
See website
Deal Chess Club Meeting, RMA Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm. see Friday
Film Festival: Le Cercle Rouge, Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George's Road, Deal, 1.30pm (doors open 1pm). Screening of Jean-Pierre Melville's classic crime thriller; introduced by a guest speaker. details and tickets:
See website
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: Kes, Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George's Road, Deal, 6.30pm (doors open 6pm). Screening of Ken Loach's 1969 tale of a deprived youngster and his relationship with a kestrel; introduced by a guest speaker. details and tickets:
See website
Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). see Friday
  Funny Club, Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Three up-and-coming comedians. Astor Theatre
 
Saturday 13 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
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
Deal Repair Cafe, The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. Free expert help to repair and restore a range of items including small electricals, leather goods, bicycles and anything that needs glueing or sewing. Held on second Saturday each month in various local community halls. facebook
Film Festival: Once Upon A Time In The West, Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George's Road, Deal, 1.30pm (doors open 1pm). Screening of Sergio Leone's classic western; introduced by a guest speaker. details and tickets:
See website
Guided Tour: Deal Castle, Marine Road, Deal, 2pm. Discover the Castle's history and secrets. 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
Film Festival: Dr Strangelove, Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George's Road, Deal, 6.30pm (doors open 6pm). Screening of Stanley Kubrick’s nuclear holocaust satire, starring Peter Sellers; introduced by a guest speaker. details and tickets:
See website
 
Sunday 14 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal CT14 0BF, 9am. see Sunday
facebook
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
Welly Walk 200, starts (and finishes) at Walmer Lifeboat Station, Walmer Green, The Strand, 11am. A two-mile stroll along the seafront to mark the 200th anniversary of the RNLI. Welly-wearing encouraged - with prizes for the best dressed adult and child wellies. facebook
Bowls Club Open Day, Victoria Park Bowls Club, Victoria Park, Deal CT14 9AB, 11am-4pm. A free opportunity to try the game of lawn bowls. All equipment provided, plus tea and coffee. More open sessions on Monday 15 to Friday 19 April. 07989 808510
See website
Easy Peasy Trivia Quiz, The Royal British Legion Downs Social Club, 20 Market Street, Deal, 2pm for 2.30pm start. Teams of up to six; £3 per person to play. facebook
Youth Club, St Richard's Church Centre, Mill Hill, Deal, 3pm-5pm. Free club for 8-15-year-olds, with a free meal, free wi-fi and range of activities including games, quizzes, music and crafts. See website
KCC School Holiday Break ends
Friday 29 March to Sunday 14 April 2024 inclusive.
03000 414141
KCC website
Events details More information
Monday 15 April
HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger CT14 0LT, 10am see Monday
55+ Walkie Talkie Club, meet Deal Pier entrance, 10.15am. Social group for over 55's, combining a walk and a hot drink at The Deal Centre. see Monday

Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm.

see Monday

Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road/Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm.

see Monday
Bowls Club Open Evening, Victoria Park Bowls Club, Victoria Park, Deal CT14 9AB, from 6pm. A free opportunity to try the game of lawn bowls. All equipment provided, plus tea and coffee. 07989 808510
See website
New! 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. Launch of a new local orchestra project; all welcome. 07460 064146
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 16 April
Hard of Hearing Social Group, Elizabeth House, 32 St Mary's Road, Upper Walmer, 11am-12.30pm. A monthly social group for people with hearing loss; an opportunity to make new friends, enjoy talks and activities, plus refreshments. Organised by the Hi Kent charity. Book a free place:
01622 691151

See website
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities.. see Tuesday
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
Knitting for the Needy charity knitting circle, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover 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
Bowls Club Open Evening, Victoria Park Bowls Club, Victoria Park, Deal CT14 9AB, from 6pm. A free opportunity to try the game of lawn bowls. All equipment provided, plus tea and coffee. 07989 808510
See website
NHS Deal Staff Choir Meeting, Deal Victoria Hospital (gymnasium), London Road, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. A free choir for NHS staff and volunteers; meets twice a month. New members welcome. facebook
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Tuesday
 
Wednesday 17 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
Play and Stay, Golf Road Centre, North Deal, 1.30pm-3pm. Launch of weekly (term time) parent and toddler social and activities session. Fee: £2. facebook
Singing for Pleasure, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-3pm. Weekly singing sessions; open to all abilities. see Wednesday
Live music: "Live Music" Social, CinCin Bar, 15a South Court, Deal, 2pm-4pm. Friendly music session for those diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer's, their families and carers. Free admission. Held on first and third Wednesdays of each month. facebook
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, Deal CT14 9AB, from 6pm. A free opportunity to try the game of lawn bowls. All equipment provided, plus tea and coffee. 07989 808510
See website
Deal and Walmer Chamber of Trade Business Networking Event, The Tap House, 5 South Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. Booking required. details and booking:
facebook
Deal Hop Farm Social Drink, The Just Reproach, 14 King Street, Deal, 6pm-8pm. facebook
Book Club, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 6pm-8pm. For people who enjoy reading and sharing views on books. Free admission. See website
Walmer Town Council Annual Meeting, 8 The Strand, Walmer, 7pm. An opportunity for Walmer residents to hear about the Council's work over the past 12 months and raise any current concerns or suggestions for future initiatives. agenda
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. facebook
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. see Wednesday
 
Thursday 18 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
Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. see Thursday
Live music: Astor Palm Court Orchestra, Deal Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 2pm. Tickets: £10, available on the door or in advance by text and email. Please note the new Town Hall venue. text: 07772 964069

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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
Bowls Club Open Evening, Victoria Park Bowls Club, Victoria Park, Deal CT14 9AB, from 6pm. A free opportunity to try the game of lawn bowls. All equipment provided, plus tea and coffee. 07989 808510
See website
Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. Tonight: Quiz Night. see Thursday
Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Tonight: Rattle on the Stovepipe. All are welcome. Meets first and third Thursdays. Admission: £10. Sue
01304 360877
See website
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. see Thursday
Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. All musical styles welcome. see Thursday
  Wizards of Us: Andrew Gibson, Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Astor Theatre
Great Mongeham Society Meeting, Parish Hall, Mongeham Raod, Great Mongeham, 7.30pm. Tonight: Talk by Jennie Esposito on "Great Mongeham Fairs: medieval and modern.
Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. see Thursday
 
Friday 19 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. 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
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities.. see Friday
Seated Yoga (week #6), Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 12.45pm-1.45pm. A free course of safe and effective activity for anyone with limited mobility. Booking required. details and booking:
See website
Deal Chess Club Meeting, RMA Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm. see Friday
Kent Coast Volunteering Annual General Meeting, Deal Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 1pm-3pm. Charities, community groups and CICs, volunteers and supporters are invited to the AGM and social event. Please book places. details and booking:
See website
Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. see Friday
Children's Ballet and Tap Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 4pm-5pm. Weekly class for 4- to 6-year-olds. See website
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, Deal CT14 9AB, from 6pm. A free opportunity to try the game of lawn bowls. All equipment provided, plus tea and coffee. 07989 808510
See website
Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). see Friday
Film Screening: Tulip Fever (cert: 15), St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 7pm. With introduction to the film and its production by author Deborah Moggach. Tickets £10 (include drinks and nibbles). Reserve tickets:
01304 366605

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Quiz Night, Deal and Betteshanger Rugby Club, off Canada Road, Walmer CT14 7EQ, 7.30pm for 8pm start. Teams of up to eight; £5 per adult, £2.50 per child; booking required. In support of Aid of Angels 4 Dogs rescue charity. details/booking:
Michelle
07821 273729
Quiz Night, The Sportsman, 23 The Street, Sholden, 8.45pm. facebook
 
Saturday 20 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
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
Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. For 18months to 5-year-olds. see Saturday
Guided Tour: Deal Castle, Marine Road, Deal, 2pm. Discover the Castle's history and secrets. see Saturday
 
Sunday 21 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
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
Deal, Walmer and Sandwich District Scouts St George's Day Parade, The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, The Strand, Walmer, assemble 9.15am. facebook
Cinque Ports Scooter Club "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. see Sunday
Community Beach Clean, meet Deal Pier, off Beach Street, Deal, 10am. Regular and new supporters welcome; collection equipment and bags provided. See website
New! Jazz Academy, Warden House School, Birdwood Avenue, Deal CT14 9SF, 10.30am-5pm. First of four monthly workshops for all ages, all instruments and all abilities. Expert tuition with aim of forming a band to perform in July's Deal Festival. details and booking:
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Ripple Mill Open Day, Ripple Mill, off A258 Dover Road, Ringwould CT14 8HD, 12noon-4pm. An opportunity to visit the mill, built in 1810 and now fully restored. Free entry (donations welcome). See website
  Paul Foot: Dissolve, Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 8pm. Astor Theatre
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Monday 22 April
HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, 10am. see Monday
55+ Walkie Talkie Club, meet Deal Pier entrance, 10.15am. Social group for over 55's, combining a walk and a hot drink at The Deal Centre. see Monday

Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm.

see Monday

Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road/Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm.

see Monday
Pick Deal Clean Litter Pick, Victoria Park (Children's Play Area), Deal, meet 5.30pm. A community litter pick celebrating Earth Day*. All welcome; equipment provided or bring your own. *see Earth Day website. facebook
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. see Monday
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 23 April
St George's Day
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities.. see Tuesday
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
Knitting for the Needy charity knitting circle, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover 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
  NTlive: Nye, starring Michael Sheen, Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7pm. Astor Theatre
Deal Film Club: The Bad Sleep Well, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 7pm (doors open 6.30pm). Screening of director Akira Kurosawa's adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet to a story of murder and revenge in modern commerce. details and tickets:
See website
Deal Town Council Meeting, Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 7.15pm. The meeting is open to the public. See website
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Tuesday
 
Wednesday 24 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
Play and Stay, Golf Road Centre, North Deal, 1.30pm-3pm. Weekly (term time) parent and toddler social and activities session. Fee: £2. facebook
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 Meeting, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. Support group for men over 18 years. Meets every Wednesday. facebook
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. see Wednesday
 
Thursday 25 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
Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. see Thursday
  Palm Court Orchestra, Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 2pm. Astor Theatre
Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. see Thursday
Art Club, Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer, 6pm-8pm. Evening session - with expert tuition. Open to all adults, whether beginners or experienced artists. Booking required. facebook
Crafty Crafters Club Meeting, Sholden Village Hall, Sholden New Road, Sholden CT14 0AJ, 7pm. Wide range of crafts. Fee: £5 (includes refreshments). New members welcome. Meets fortnightly. facebook
Ringwould with Kingsdown Neighbourhood Plan Meeting, Kingsdown & Ringwould Primary School, Glen Road, Kingsdown CT14 8DD, 7pm. Focussing on the local economy and community amenities. All welcome. facebook
Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. Tonight: Film Night: "Sully" starring Tom Hanks. see Thursday
New! Ladies Night, The Thompson Bell, 335 Dover Road, Upper Walmer, 7pm. New social event with opprtunity to meet representatives of local businesses and hear about their products and services. facebook
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. See website
Quiz Night, The Mill Inn, 78 Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm start. Teams of up to four; £5 per person; included a pizza for each team. facebook
Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. All musical styles welcome. see Thursday
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. see Thursday
Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Thursday
Live music: Rapturous + The King Rooks + Adam C, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8.30pm (doors open 7.30pm). Triple bill. Tickets: £10. See website
 
Friday 26 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. 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
New! Exhibition: Precious Kent - Objects of Desire, Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George's Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. Featuring the work of eight jewellers and silversmiths, on display and for sale. Free admission. Continues 27 and 28 April. See website
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities.. see Friday
Seated Yoga (week #7), Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 12.45pm-1.45pm. A free course of safe and effective activity for anyone with limited mobility. Booking required. details and booking:
See website
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
Children's Ballet and Tap Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 4pm-5pm. Weekly class for 4- to 6-year-olds. See website
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 start. Teams of up to six. £5 entry per person with cash prizes and wine for the losers. Supporting Alishas Angels charity. details/book places:
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  Picture This - Blondie, Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. A live Tribute to pop legends Blondie by Picture This group. Astor Theatre
 
Saturday 27 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
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
Local History Drop-in, The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. A free open event for anyone interested in Deal's history, tracing family history and meeting representatives of local history groups and amenities. Organised by Deal History Alliance. For more details:
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
Exhibition: Precious Kent - Objects of Desire, Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George's Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. Featuring the work of eight jewellers and silversmiths, on display and for sale. Free admission. Also on 28 April. See website
Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. For 18months to 5-year-olds. see Saturday
Beginners Crochet Workshop, Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer, 10.30am-12.30pm. Adults and supervised children welcome, regardless of previous experience or skill level. Fee: £3; booking required. For more details:

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Ghost Hunt, Deal Castle, Marine Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-1.30am. The organisers, Ghost Hunt UK, say "the castle is said to be one of the most haunted in Kent." Tickets are £49 (limited to over 18's); booking required. Details and booking:
See website
 
Sunday 28 April
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
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
Exhibition: Precious Kent - Objects of Desire, Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George's Road, Deal, 11am-2pm. Featuring the work of eight jewellers and silversmiths, on display and for sale. Free admission. Final day. See website
  The Royal Ballet Live: Swan Lake, Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 1.45pm. Astor Theatre
Youth Club, St Richard's Church Centre, Mill Hill, Deal, 3pm-5pm. Free club for 8-15-year-olds, with a free meal, free wi-fi and range of activities including games, quizzes, music and crafts. See website
 
Events details More information
Monday 29 April
HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, 10am. see Monday
55+ Walkie Talkie Club, meet Deal Pier entrance, 10.15am. Social group for over 55's, combining a walk and a hot drink at The Deal Centre. see Monday

Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm.

see Monday

Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road/Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm.

see Monday
Sholden Parish Council Meeting, Sholden Village Hall, The Street, Sholden, 6.30pm. The meeting is open to the public. agenda
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. see Monday
Deal Free Fit Club, Walmer Green, The Strand, Walmer, 6.45pm for 7pm start. Free fitness sessions, suitable for all abilities. see Monday
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 30 April
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities.. see Tuesday
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
Knitting for the Needy charity knitting circle, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover 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
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
Deal Town Council Annual Town Meeting, Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 7.15pm. The meeting is open to the public. See website
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Tuesday
 
Regular Weekly Events in detail
Every Monday
Events details More information
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
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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 places:
0795 8518424

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

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
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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. facebook
Every Tuesday
Events details More information
Trinity Toddlers Group, Trinity Church (Wesley Hall), Union Road, Deal, 9.30am-11.30am. Playgroup for pre-school children and their parents and carers; meets on Tuesdays during term-time. facebook
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
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities - including painting, drawing, colouring, knitting, crochet and sewing. Free refreshments. Meets every Tuesday and Friday. facebook
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
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group; meets weekly; new members welcome. Masheeda Downing
07542 554297
Knitting for the Needy weekly meeting. A knitting circle making items for babies/children in South Africa and the Ukraine, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. 01304 364216
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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

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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
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
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Chess Group, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Contact the Library for more details. 03000 413131
Deal and Dover Duplicate Bridge Club Meeting, Deal Sailing Club HQ, Walmer seafront, off The Strand, Walmer, 2pm-5pm. Mark Symons
01304 375675
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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

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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. See 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

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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 366087

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Every Thursday
Events details More information
Walmer Mothers and Toddlers' Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. Meets Thursdays (during school term). See 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
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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Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. 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. facebook
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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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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Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Meets first and third Thursdays with alternating Singers Nights and Guest Performers Nights. All are welcome, audience and performers alike. Traditional and contemporary folk songs predominate – but all styles and instruments are welcome. Admission on Singers Nights is £3 and Guest Nights are usually £8.

Sue Watson
01304 360877
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Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. Meet every Thursday. All enthusiasts welcome.
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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
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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. facebook
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. facebook
Every Friday
Events details More information
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. See 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
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. facebook
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. See website
Coffee and Chat, Deal Salvation Army Hall, 56 West Street, Deal, 10.30am-12.30pm. Tea, coffee and snacks - at reasonable prices. All welcome. facebook
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities - including painting, drawing, colouring, knitting, crochet and sewing. Free refreshments. Meets every Tuesday and Friday. facebook
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
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. See website
Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. Maddie Cordes
07714 433649
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

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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
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 and registration form:
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Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 9.30am-12noon. Pop-in social with refreshments. All welcome. facebook
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. See website
Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. All welcome. 01304 268847
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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. facebook
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). See 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. Entry: adult £10.40, child (5-17years) £5.90, concessions £9.50; family tickets available; English Heritage members, free. 01304 372762
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Karate Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 1pm-2.30pm. For adults and juniors (11 years upwards). Fee: adults £8; juniors £6. John Farenden
07786 814998
 
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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 and registration form:
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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. facebook
Cinque Ports Scooter Club Weekly "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. New members welcome. facebook
This page was updated on April 18, 2024