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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. | 
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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. |
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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. |
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| Deal
Pier. Opening times (December-March): Sundays-Thursdays: 8am-6pm;
Fridays and Saturdays: 8am-12midnight. Times
vary over the Christmas/New Year period. See our daily listings for
details. 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. |
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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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| Deal
Warm Welcome offers warmth, refreshment and friendship for everyone.
Now in its fourth year, the welcome project runs from November until
the beginning of April 2026. Five venues are opening their doors to anyone wishing to meet up, share a hot drink, a bite to eat and a good chat. They are:  Mondays:
St Richard’s Church, Mill Hill, 9am-1pm.Tuesdays:
Trinity Church, 12.30pm-3pm* and Deal Pantry, Deal
Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, 2pm-4pm.Wednesdays:
St Andrew’s, West Street, 9am-11am, Deal Pantry,
12noon-2pm and St George’s, High Street, 12.30pm-2pm. |
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| Winter Group Show, Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George's Road, Deal CT14 6B. Showcasing painting and sculpture, ceramic and charcoal, photography and printmaking by over 250 talented artists. Open: Tuesday–Saturday: 10am–4pm from December 6 2025 to January 31 2026 (closed Sundays and Mondays). | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Violence Against Women and Girls Community Online Event, 10am-12noon. Latest information from Kent Police and partners on making communities safer for women and girls via the Microsoft Teams app. Booking required to participate. | details/booking: website |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bricks and Buddies Club, St Leonard's Social Centre, Rectory Road, Deal CT14 9LU, 2.30pm - 3.15pm. A weekly club for children (ages 2-10) to build, play and socialise through the joy of LEGO® and DUPLO®. Fee: £4 per family (up to 4 attendees). Booking required. | details/booking: |
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| Women's Safety Event, Deal Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 2.30pm-5.30pm. Expert advice on personal safety and practical self-defence for women and girls. Free - but booking required. | details:
website booking: eventbright |
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| Dover District Council Community Roots Van, Deal Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 2.30pm-5.30pm. Meet council staff to discuss concerns and learn about local services. | details: website |
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| Feel Good Yoga, Kingsdown Village Hall, The Street, Kingsdown, 6pm-7pm. | 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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Squeeze - The iconic band returns to the Astor, The Astor Community
Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 8pm. Tickets: standing £47; balcony
(seated) £50. |
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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 One-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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Violence Against Women and Girls Community Online Event, 6pm-8pm. Latest information from Kent Police and partners on making communities safer for women and girls via the Microsoft Teams app. Booking required to participate. | details/booking: website |
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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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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: Open Mic' Night, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8pm (doors open 5pm). Free entry. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tea and Chat Social, St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould, 2pm-3.30pm. (Meets on first Thursday of each month.) | Jean
Winn
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm
(doors open 6.30pm). Tonight: Christmas Meal, plus entertainment
from the Landmark Choir. Admission £12 (includes meal and entertainment);
booking required. |
facebook booking:
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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NT Live: The Fifth Step, The Astor Community Theatre,
Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. A play by David Ireland starring Slow
Horses award winner Jack Lowden. Tickets: £18. |
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| Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: Geno Washington and the Yo Yo's, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8pm (doors open 7pm). Tickets £22. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Today!
Deal High Street late opening shopping event. Some
23 or more High Street shops will be open until 8pm. Some offering
a glass of mulled wine or fizz and a mince pie, some with special
offers and treats, all with good cheer! It’s a way of thanking people for their year round support of the High Street. To see who’s open and what goodies are on offer visit: https://www.latedeal.shop/ |
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| Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. All are welcome. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| MiniStrikers/Megastrikers Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 9.45am-10.25am and 10.40am-11.20am. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Christmas
Craft Fair, Caesar Court, Mongeham Road CT14 9FT, from 10.30am.
Craft goods, bric-a-brac, tombola. |
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| Deal and Walmer Chess Club Meeting, The Royal Marines Association Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm-4pm. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| British Comedy Film Season: Dr Strangelove or: How I Stopped Worrying and Learned to Love the Bomb (Stanley Kubrick, 1964), Kent Museum of the Moving Image, Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD, 5.30pm-8.30pm (film starts at 6.30pm). Entry is free with a yearly ticket, (available on the door: £7.50 adult / £6.00 concessions). |
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| Festive
Tasting Evening, Algar Lodge Farm Shop, Sandwich Road, Deal CT14
0AS, 5.30pm-8.30pm. A free opportunity to sample the shop's wide range
of food and drink. All welcome. |
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| Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Charity Quiz Night, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road,
Deal, 7.30pm. Tickets: £5. Teams of six; individuals and smaller
numbers welcome and combined to make up a team. Raising funds for
Deal Foodbank. |
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| Billy's
Big Christmas Quiz, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell
Square, Deal CT14 9HN, 7.30pm (doors open 7pm). Entry £1 per
player; tables of up to 8 players. Proceeds go to Deal Area Foodbank.
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| Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 9am-2pm. Today: Santa arrives by pony sleigh at 10am to greet youngsters in his Grotto: 10am-12noon. Kellet Gut Shantymen: 10.30am-12noon. | 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Carol
Singing with Deal Savoyards, The Landmark Centre, High Street,
Deal, 10am-12noon. All welcome. Supporting Save the Children
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Fair, St Andrew's Church, West Street, Deal, 10am-1pm.
Stalls, Santa's grotto, Christmas choir, raffle and tombola. |
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| Frost
Fair, Beacon Hill Cottage, Beacon Hill, Little Mongeham CT14 0HW,
10am-2pm. Craft stalls, festive florals and Pop-up Cafe. Free
admission. |
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| Lantern
Making Workshop, Deal Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 10am-3pm.
A free session to create a lantern for the Deal Pier community event
on Friday 12 December. All welcome. |
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| Christmas
Craft Fair, The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal CT14 6BB,
10am-3pm. Range of handmade crafts; refreshments, Santa's grotto.
Free entry. In support of Leaps and Bounds charity. |
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Christmas
Fair, St Leonard's Social Centre, Rectory Road, Upper Deal CT14
9LU, 11am-2pm. Craft stalls, cake stall, bric-a-brac, raffles,
refreshments and more. |
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| Christmas
Wreath Making, Workshop On The Strand, 61 The Strand, Walmer CT14
7DP, 3.30pm-5.30pm and 6pm-8pm. Fee: £45 (includes
all materials and light refreshments); booking required. |
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| 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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| Race Night Fundraiser, Bowling Green Tavern, 164 Church Path, Deal, from 6pm for the first race at 7.30pm. Tickets £8 (includes Thai Curry buffet); back a horse, £3. In support of United Families UK local Christmas Dinner Fund. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Andre Rieu and The Johann Strauss Orchestra, The Astor Community
Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. A special screening of
Andre Rieu's "Merry Christmas" concert from Maastricht.
Tickets £20. |
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| Christmas
Charity Concert, St Mary's Church, St Clare Road, Walmer, 7.30pm.
Seasonal music with White Cliffs Symphonic Winds. Tickets:
£12.50. In support of Crossroads Care Kent. |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The Deal Flea, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal and also The Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 10am-2pm. Over 40 stalls of pre-loved and new items, antiques, home furnishings, bric-a-brac, books, artwork, jewellery, cds and vinyl, candles and more. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sponsored
Christmas Dog Walk, start from Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green,
The Strand, Walmer, from 11am-2pm. Route: Walmer Green to Walmer Castle
and back. All welcome. In support of Angels for Dogs Rescue Charity.
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| Pier
and Beach Festival, Deal Angling Club, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14
6NF, 11am-4pm. Angling competition on Deal and Walmer beaches
and Deal Pier. Prizes include 30 turkeys and Christmas fare. Enter
at Deal Angling Club HQ on Saturday 6 December (6pm-9pm) and Sunday
7 December (9am-11am). All anglers welcome. |
P.
G. Heath
01304 361248 |
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| Community
Carols, St George's Church, High Street, Deal, 3pm. Everyone
welcome; free entry (retiring collection in aid of the Martha Trust
charity). |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parent and Toddler Christmas Crafting, The Kent Mining Museum, Betteshanger Park, A258 Sandwich Road, Deal CT14 OBF, 10am-11.30am. Some messy fun with festive crafts whilst listening to Christmas music and enjoying a hot drink. Suitable for adults and pre-school children (ages 3+). Tickets: one adult + child, £6; additional persons, £3 each. | details/booking: website |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bricks and Buddies Club, St Leonard's Social Centre, Rectory Road, Deal CT14 9LU, 2.30pm - 3.15pm. A weekly club for children (ages 2-10). | see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal Town Council Planning Commitee Meeting, Deal Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 7.15pm. The meeting is open to the public. | agenda | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Parent and Toddler Christmas Crafting, The Kent Mining Museum, Betteshanger Park, A258 Sandwich Road, Deal CT14 OBF, 10am-11.30am. Some messy fun with festive crafts whilst listening to Christmas music and enjoying a hot drink. Suitable for adults and pre-school children (ages 3+). Tickets: one adult + child, £6; additional persons, £3 each. | details/booking: website |
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| Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 1pm-3pm. All welcome. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dover District Council Community Roots Van, Deal Welfare Club and Social Institute, Cowdray Square, Deal CT14 9EU, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Meet council staff to discuss concerns and learn about local services. | details: website |
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| Knit One-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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory Café, St Richard's Hall, Milll Hill, Deal CT14 9JU, 3pm-5pm. A social support group for people experiencing dementia and their carers. Tea, coffee and good conversation. | Sally
Barclay
01304 614237 |
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| Business Networking Event, The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. A Deal and Walmer Chamber of Trade members event. | details/RSVP: |
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| Walmer Town Council Planning Committee Meeting, Elizabeth House, St Mary's Road, Walmer, 7pm. The meeting is open to the public. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal Branch of the Kent Family History Society Meeting, The Landmark Centre, (Cleary Hall), 129 High Street, Deal, 7pm for 7.30pm. |
website |
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| Midlife Rovers Walking Football, The Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal, 8pm-9pm. Walking- pace football for men. Fee: £3.50. |
07751 767508 |
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| Wednesday 10 December | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Midday Meetup, Deal Radio, 12noon-2pm. Join Lee Ackers on Deal's local radio station to publicise activities, events and concerns. Listen online. |
website |
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| 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. NB: Next meeting is on Wednesday 7 January 2026. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: Jesca Hoop (USA) + Hot Springs, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8pm (doors open 7pm). SOLD OUT. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Thursday 11 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kingsdown Crafters Weekly Meeting, St John's Church, Kingsdown, 1.30pm-3.30pm. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Christmas Fair, Kingsdown and Ringwould Primary School, Glen Road, Kingsdown CT 14 8DD, 3.15pm-5pm. Free admission. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Football Fun and Development, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 5pm-6pm. For 5-12-year-olds. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Christmas
Sewing Worshop, Workshop on The Strand, 61 The Strand, Walmer,
6pm-8.30pm. |
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| Ripple Parish Council Meeting, Ripple Village Hall, Sutton Road/Pommeus Lane junction, Ripple, 7pm. The meeting is open to the public. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. Tonight: Entertainer Tara James with Christmas favourites to join in and dance to. Entry: £6.50 (includes refreshments). | 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stand Up at The 'House, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8pm (doors open 7pm). Four comedians - Piere Hollins, Jo Enright, Julia Ekhoff and Kuan Wen - and compere Huw Thomas. Tickets £15. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Friday 12 December | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. All are welcome. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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, 1pm-4pm. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Christmas
Fair, Sandown School, Golf Road, Deal, 3.15pm-5.30pm. Meet Santa,
craft stalls, tombola and raffles, hot food. |
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| Christmas
Market, The Royal Hotel, Beach Street, Deal, 5pm-9pm. Gifts, crafts,
food and raffle. Plus Landmark Choir, 7pm-8pm. |
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| Winter
Lights Lantern Procession, Deal Pier, 5.30pm. A community event
to light up the Pier with lanterns and enjoy a performance and sing-along
with the Landmark Choir. All welcome. |
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| British Comedy Film Season: The Ruling Class (Peter Medak, 1972), Kent Museum of the Moving Image, Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD, 5.30pm-8.30pm (film starts at 6.30pm). Entry is free with a yearly ticket, (available on the door: £7.50 adult / £6.00 concessions). |
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| Christmas
with Herne Bay Concert Band, St Nicholas Church, London Road,
Sholden, 7pm. A Christmas sing-along with traditional carols, mulled
wine and mince pies. All welcome. |
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| Christmas
Concert: Betteshanger Brass Band, Betteshanger Sports and Social
Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HN, 7.30pm. Free entry (with collection). |
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| Eagle Quiz "Grinch Edition", The Eagle Tavern, 52 Queen Street, Deal, 8pm. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saturday 13 December | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 9am-2pm. Today: Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society: 10.30am-11am and 11.30am-12noon. Santa's Grotto: 10am-12noon. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walmer and Deal 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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Westend
Experience Christmas Spectacular, The Astor Theatre, Stanhope
Road, Deal, 10am-3pm. For youngsters (school year 2-7) to practice
dancing, singing and create a stage performance. Fee: £35; booking
required. |
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A
Kentish Floral Christmas, Village Hall, Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham
CT14 9LL, 2pm. A seasonal presentation by Mig Kimpton. Followed
by tea and cake. Tickets: £18.50 (includes donation to Macmillan
Cancer Support). |
book
tickets: website |
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| Carol
Service, St Mary the Virgin, Church Lane, Ripple CT14 8JL, 5pm.
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| Christmas
Carnival Procession, starts from Walmer Green, The Strand, Walmer,
6.15pm. The route from The Strand to Union Road is via Deal
Castle, the seafront, King Street and the High Street. |
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| Carnival
Christmas Party, Betteshanger Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal,
7pm-9pm. Awaiting details. |
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| Sunday 14 December | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. | see Sunday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wellbeing Walk-in, Elizabeth House, St Mary's Road, Walmer, 9am-11am. For anyone feeling stressed or lonely, a social cuppa and a friendly ear. Open to everyone, no cost and no need to book. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walmer Beach Clean, Sea Cafe, Walmer Green, off The Strand, Walmer, meet 10am. Regular and new helpers welcome. Equipment (and a mince pie) provided. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The Royal Ballet and Opera House: The Nutcracker, The
Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 1.45pm. Tickets:
£18. |
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| Monday 15 December | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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:
01304 372608 |
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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. |
see Monday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bricks and Buddies Club, St Leonard's Social Centre, Rectory Road, Deal CT14 9LU, 2.30pm - 3.15pm. A weekly club for children (ages 2-10). | 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 16 December | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 1pm-3pm. All welcome. | see Tuesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Knit One-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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal Film Club screening: The Yellow Rolls Royce (1964), The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 6.45pm-8.50pm. Directed by Anthony Asquith and starring Rex Harrison, Ingrid Bergman, Jeanne Moreau and Alain Delon. | details/tickets: website |
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| Midlife Rovers Walking Football, The Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal, 8pm-9pm. Walking- pace football for men. Fee: £3.50. Please check. |
07751 767508 |
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| Wednesday 17 December | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Midday Meetup, Deal Radio, 12noon-2pm. Join Lee Ackers on Deal's local radio station to publicise activities, events and concerns. Listen online. |
website |
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| Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 1.15pm-2pm. For 1- to 4-year-olds. | see Wednesday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The
Railway Swing Band: Christmas Charity Concert, St George's
Church, High Street, Deal, 7.30pm. Always popular, so booking advisable.
Tickets £10; reserve by phone and pay the on door - or purchase
from Biggs Opticians, 68 High Street, Deal. Proceeds will benefit
the Walmer RNLI Lifeboat essential equipment funds. |
Reserve
tickets:
01304 362181
07973 761651 |
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| Sip and Paint, The Port Arms, Beach Street, Deal, 7pm-9.30pm. Create three Christmas cards and enjoy a glass of fizz. All materials and paint provided. Fee: £19.95 per person. Booking required. | details/booking: |
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| Thursday 18 December | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dover District Council Community Roots Van, Union Road carpark, Deal, 9.30am-11.30am. Meet council staff to discuss concerns and learn about local services. | details: website |
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| Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Christmas
Quiz Night, The Acordo Lounge, 43-45 High Street, Deal, 6.30pm
for 7pm start. Teams of up to six; £2 per person; no booking
required. All proceeds benefit local Talk It Out mental health
support. |
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| Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm (doors open 6.30pm). Entry: £6.50 (includes refreshments). Tonight: Christmas Quiz, teams of up to 8 players. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Save the Children Quiz, Deal Victoria Cricket Club, Court Road, Upper Walmer, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Teams welcome; £2 per person; no booking required. All proceeds benefit the Save the Children Fund. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal
Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal
CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Christmas Singers Night. All are welcome. Admission
£3. |
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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. Christmas songs and outfits welcome! NB: Last session for 2025; next one is on 15 January 2026. | see Thursday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal Radio presents UYC Christmas Bash, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, from 8pm (doors open 5pm). A live broadcast to celebrate 30 years of the UYC music channel. Free entry. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Friday 19 December | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. All are welcome. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New!
Robin Hood, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal.
Swashbuckling adventure with Robin Hood the Panto. Performances today
at 2pm: tickets: £17.50 and £27.50. Plus a Gala
Performance at 7.30pm; tickets from £30. |
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| Family
Christmas Party, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal, 5pm.
Food, drink and a goodie bag from Santa. Tickets £5; booking
required. |
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| British Comedy Film Season: Topsy-Turvy (Mike Leigh, 1999), Kent Museum of the Moving Image, Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD, 5.30pm-8.30pm (film starts at 6.30pm). Entry is free with a yearly ticket, (available on the door: £7.50 adult / £6.00 concessions). |
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Deal Pride Drag Bingo, The Royal Hotel, Beach Street, Deal,
7pm for 7.30pm start. Tickets: £10 (+£1.55
online booking fee). |
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| Saturday 20 December | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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KCC School Holiday Break |
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| Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 9am-2pm. Today: Deal Salvation Army Band: 9am-11am. Santa's Grotto: 10am-12noon. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walmer
and Deal Festive Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach,
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| Kids
Christmas Party, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square,
Deal, 12noon-4pm. Disco with games; sweet cart; hot food available.
Tickets £2.50 (includes small gift); under 2yrs, free. |
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Robin Hood, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal.
Swashbuckling adventure with Robin Hood the Panto. Performances today
at 2pm and 7pm: tickets: £17.50 and £27.50.
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| NHS Deal Staff Choir Session, Deal Hospital, London Road, Deal, 2.30pm-3pm, followed by singing Christmas Carols on the wards. New members welcome. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Winter Solstice. The shortest day of year and official first day of winter. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. Please check with organiser. | see Sunday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cinque Ports Scooter Club "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. Please check with organiser. | see Sunday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robin Hood, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal.
Swashbuckling adventure with Robin Hood the Panto. Performances today
at 2pm and 7pm: tickets: £17.50 and £27.50.
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| Monday 22 December | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robin Hood, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal.
Swashbuckling adventure with Robin Hood the Panto. Performances today
at 2pm and 7pm: tickets: £17.50 and £27.50.
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| Christmas
General Knowledge and Music Quiz, The Thompsons Bell, 335 Dover
Road, Upper Walmer, starts 6.30pm. Teams of up to 8; free entry;
please book places. |
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Robin Hood, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal.
Swashbuckling adventure with Robin Hood the Panto. Performances today
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| Wednesday 24 December | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Deal Pier opening times today: 8am-5pm. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robin Hood, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal.
Swashbuckling adventure with Robin Hood the Panto. Performances today
at 1pm and 5pm: tickets: £17.50 and £27.50.
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| Christmas
Disco Party, Bowling Green Tavern, 164 Church Path, Deal, 8pm-12midnight.
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| Deal Pier CLOSED today. | See website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walmer
and Deal Festive Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach,
Walmer, 9am. |
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| Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. All are welcome. | see Friday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Deal Pier opening times today: 8am-4pm. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Family Disco, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal CT14 9EU, 12noon-6pm. All welcome. Free entry. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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Robin Hood, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal.
Swashbuckling adventure with Robin Hood the Panto. Performances today
at 1pm and 5pm: tickets: £17.50 and £27.50.
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| Saturday 27 December | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
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| Deal Pier opening times today: 8am-8pm. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Walmer
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| Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, 30 Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. | see Saturday | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Robin Hood, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal.
Swashbuckling adventure with Robin Hood the Panto. Performances today
at 2pm and 7pm: tickets: £17.50 and £27.50.
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in local pubs CLICK
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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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Robin Hood, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal.
Swashbuckling adventure with Robin Hood the Panto. Performances today
at 1pm and 5pm: tickets: £17.50 and £27.50.
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Robin Hood, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal.
Swashbuckling adventure with Robin Hood the Panto. Performances today
at 2pm and 7pm: tickets: £17.50 and £27.50.
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Robin Hood, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal.
Swashbuckling adventure with Robin Hood the Panto. Performances today
at 2pm and 7pm: tickets: £17.50 and £27.50.
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| Big Fat Quiz of the Year, The Thompson's Bell, 335 Dover Road, Upper Walmer, 7.30pm. Teams of up to eight; entry £5 per player; booking advised. In support of Pilgrims Hospice. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Deal Pier opening times today: 8am-6pm. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music Mixed Emotions, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HN, 2pm-4pm. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New Year's Eve Party and Family Disco, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal CT14 9EU, 7pm-1am (doors open 6.30pm). All welcome. Free entry. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Live music New Years Eve Social with The Oc group, Betteshanger Social Club, Circular Road, Betteshanger CT14 0LT, 8pm-12midnight (doors open 7.30pm). Tickets: £10 non members, £5 members. | details/booking:
01304 619540 |
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| New Year's Eve Party, The King's Head and The Port Arms, Beach Street, Deal, 8pm-late. Live music with Matt Bowen and Get Lost in Vinyl DJ. Over 21s only; pre-booked ticketed entry £5. | details/tickets: |
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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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| Every Monday | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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. | Chris
07866 132928 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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| Bricks and Buddies Club, St Leonard's Social Centre, Rectory Road, Deal CT14 9LU, 2.30pm - 3.15pm. A weekly club for children (ages 2-10) to build, play and socialise through the joy of LEGO® and DUPLO®. Fee: £4 per family (up to 4 attendees). Booking required. | details/booking: |
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| Feel Good Yoga, Kingsdown Village Hall, The Street, Kingsdown, 6pm-7pm. A weekly friendly and fun yoga session with Caroline. Booking required. Every Monday. | details/booking: |
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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 One-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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| 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-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 Photographers 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. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Every Thursday | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Walmer Mothers and Toddlers' Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. Meets Thursdays (during school term). | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| "Drop In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, 10am-11am. Regular long-established weekly event. All welcome. | Patricia
Bradford
01304 364769 |
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| 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. |
01304 373951 |
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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
Clark |
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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. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Every Friday | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Beach Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. A free session, held every Friday. No experience necessary; all are welcome. | website | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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. |
website |
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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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| Every Saturday | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-2pm (April to October); 9am-2pm (November to March). | Market
Officer
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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| Every Sunday | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 December 15, 2025 |