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| Deal Castle - open to the public 10am-4pm on most Saturdays and Sundays in December. Please see website for Christmas and New Year arrangements. | 
01304 372762website |
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| Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer - open to the public 10am-4pm on most Saturdays and Sundays in December. Please see website for Christmas and New Year arrangements. |
01304 364288 website |
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| Kent Museum of the Moving Image, 41 Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD. Open all year: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 11am-5pm. Admission: adult £7; concessions £6; under 16yrs £4. |
01304 239515 website |
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Fridays and Saturdays: 8am-12midnight. Times
vary over the Christmas/New Year period. See our daily listings for
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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
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| Scrabble Club, The Deal Centre, 3 Park Street, Deal, 9.45am-11.30am. No need to book; beginners welcome. Free (includes a hot drink). | details:
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| HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 9.45am for 10am start. Free local walk. | 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 Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm–4pm. | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Trinity Toddlers Playgroup, Trinity Church (Wesley Hall), Union Road, Deal, 9.30am-11.30am. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 1pm-3pm. All welcome. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Knit 1 - Chat Too! meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Midlife Rovers Walking Football, The Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal, 8pm-9pm. Walking- pace football for men. Fee: £3.50. |
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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. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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| Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 1.15pm-2pm. For 1- to 4-year-olds. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thursday 4 December | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mums and Toddlers Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drop In Social, 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tea and Chat Social, St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould, 2pm-3.30pm. (Meets on first Thursday of each month.) | Jean
Winn
01304 361030 website |
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| Clean Up Crew, Deal Rail Station, 2.30pm. Voluntary litter pick and tidy up in the Station area. New helpers welcome. Meets first and third Thursdays each month. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Football Fun and Development, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 5pm-6pm. For 5-12-year-olds. | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Guest Night: Vicki Swan and Johnny Dyer's Winter Warmer. All are welcome. Admission: £10. |
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| Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. All enthusiasts welcome. Meet on first and third Thursdays of each month. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Coffee and Chat, Salvation Army, West Street, Deal, 10.30am-12.30pm. Teas, coffees, cool drinks and biscuits. Friendly company and great prices. All welcome. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MiniStrikers/Megastrikers Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 9.45am-10.25am and 10.40am-11.20am. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Chess Club Meeting, The Royal Marines Association Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4pm. | 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, 6pm-7.30pm. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 9am-2pm. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. Social hub with free refreshments. All welcome. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Village Community Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal. For 2- to 5-year-olds. Sessions 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal Philatelic Society Monthly Meeting, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 4pm-6pm. Members' Display "The Letter R"; competitions; refreshments and raffle. Visitors and new members always welcome. | Alan
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| Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. | see Sunday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 9.45am for 10am start. Free local walk. | 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 Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm–4pm. | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Trinity Toddlers Playgroup, Trinity Church (Wesley Hall), Union Road, Deal, 9.30am-11.30am. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 1pm-3pm. All welcome. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Knit 1 - Chat Too! meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal Branch of the Kent Family History Society Meeting, The Landmark Centre, (Cleary Hall), 129 High Street, Deal, 7pm for 7.30pm. |
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| Midlife Rovers Walking Football, The Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal, 8pm-9pm. Walking- pace football for men. Fee: £3.50. |
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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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| Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 1.15pm-2pm. For 1- to 4-year-olds. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Mums and Toddlers Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drop In Social, 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kingsdown Crafters Weekly Meeting, St John's Church, Kingsdown, 1.30pm-3.30pm. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Football Fun and Development, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 5pm-6pm. For 5-12-year-olds. | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Coffee and Chat, Salvation Army, West Street, Deal, 10.30am-12.30pm. Teas, coffees, cool drinks and biscuits. Friendly company and great prices. All welcome. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MiniStrikers/Megastrikers Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 9.45am-10.25am and 10.40am-11.20am. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Chess Club Meeting, The Royal Marines Association Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4pm. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 9am-2pm. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. Social hub with free refreshments. All welcome. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Village Community Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal. For 2- to 5-year-olds. Sessions 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. | see Sunday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Scrabble Club, The Deal Centre, 3 Park Street, Deal, 9.45am-11.30am. No need to book; beginners welcome. Free (includes a hot drink). | details:
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| HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 9.45am for 10am start. Free local walk. Please check. | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, High Street, Deal, 1pm-3pm. |
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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 Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 1pm-3pm. All welcome. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Knit 1 - Chat Too! meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. Please check. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. Please check. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Midlife Rovers Walking Football, The Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal, 8pm-9pm. Walking- pace football for men. Fee: £3.50. Please check. |
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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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| Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 1.15pm-2pm. For 1- to 4-year-olds. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Clean Up Crew, Deal Rail Station, 2.30pm. Voluntary litter pick and tidy up in the Station area. New helpers welcome. Meets first and third Thursdays each month. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Football Fun and Development, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 5pm-6pm. For 5-12-year-olds. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal
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Sue
01304 360877 website |
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| Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. All enthusiasts welcome. Meet on first and third Thursdays of each month. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 9am-2pm. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Christmas
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For Live music
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| Deal Pier opening times today: 8am-4pm. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Deal
Icebreakers Boxing Day Dip, Deal beach (just north of the
Pier), 1.30pm-1.45pm. All profits from this annual community
event go to local charities and good causes. Entry is £10 on
the day; £8 if pre-booked online. Organised by Deal Icebreakers,
a collaboration of the Rotary Club of Deal and The Deal Pirates.
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| Saturday 27 December | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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For Live music
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| Deal Pier opening times today: 8am-8pm. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, 30 Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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in local pubs CLICK
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| Deal Pier opening times today: 8am-6pm. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| United
Cornilo Churches Christmas Service, St John's Church, off Upper
Street, Kingsdown, 10am. |
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| Christmas
Worship , Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 10.30am. |
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| Deal Pier opening times today: 8am-6pm. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tuesday 30 December | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal Pier opening times today: 8am-6pm. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Deal Pier opening times today: 8am-6pm. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Timeball Drop at the Timeball Tower Museum, Victoria Parade, Deal, 12midnight. |
01304 368255 website |
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| Fireworks Display, near The Pier, Deal Seafront, 12midnight (weather conditions permitting). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Regular Weekly Events in detail |
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| HealthWalk: from Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 9.45am for 10am start; 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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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-3.30pm. Weekly social group for skilled and novice crafters. Fee: £2 (includes refreshments). | 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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| 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, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). Fourteen games; six books £12; correct money please to keep the handling to a minimum. Admission £1. Every Monday and Friday. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. Entrance: 30p per player; bingo books (12 games and 4 flyers) £12. All welcome. Every Monday and Thursday. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Every Tuesday | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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| 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. |
website |
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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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| 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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| 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-10.10am; and Baby Moo (for newborn - just walking) 11am-11.40am. Meet Wednesdays during term time. |
07398 147736 website |
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| Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 1.15pm-2pm. Football activities for 18month-5year-old boys and girls. Sessions weekly during term-times. Free taster sessions available. Booking required. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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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| 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
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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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tea and Chat Social, St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould, 2pm-3.30pm. Meets on first Thursday of each month. |
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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, 7.30pm. Weekly classes; all levels welcome. | Jan
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. All welcome. Every Monday and Thursday. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| MiniStrikers/Megastrikers
Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH.
Session #1:10.10am-10.55am. Session #2: 11.10am-11.55am. Weekly football-themed classes for 2- to 4-year-olds. Monthly subscription fee. Booking required. |
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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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coffee and Chat, Salvation Army, West Street, Deal, 10.30am-12.30pm. Teas, coffees, cool drinks and biscuits. Friendly company and great prices. All welcome. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Chess Club Meeting, The Royal Marines Association Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-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), 129 High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. | Maddie
Cordes
07714 433649 |
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| Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). Every Monday and Friday. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 (April to October); 9am-2pm (November to March). | Market
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07877 806870 website |
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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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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. Social hub with free refreshments. All welcome. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. Football activities for for 2- to 5-year-old boys and girls. Sessions at 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am (weekly during term-times). Free taster sessions available. 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://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/deal-castle/prices-and-opening-times/. |
01304 372762 |
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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 March 2, 2025 |