Deal Timeball Tower, Victoria Parade, Deal CT14 7BP. Currently closed.
It is expected to reopen to the public on Easter weekend and Public
Holidays in May and August. Summer season opening: June-early October
is Wednesdays to Sundays inclusive, 11.30am-4.30pm (closed Mondays
and Tuesdays).
Deal
Pier. Opening times: Mondays-Thursdays: 8am-10pm; Fridays and
Saturdays: 8am-12midnight*; Sundays:
8am-10pm. *NB: Pier opening on New Year's
Day: 8am-5pm. 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.
Talk It Out
Wellbeing Support, Deal Ability Community Centre, 43 Victoria
Road, Deal. For people experiencing depression and related problems.Open: 11am-1pm Mondays-Fridays; and 2pm-4pm Wednesdays. Also 6pm-8pm
on first Tuesday of each month.
Tracy
Carr
07923 096273
Live music listings:
We are no longer including details for live music sessions in local
pubs at weekends. For latest information we recommend using the link
to the Deal Live Music facebook page.
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Wednesday
1 January
New Year's Day
For
local stores opening times and other services CLICK
HERE.
Festive
Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer,
9am.
Tea and Chat
Social, St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould, 2pm. Tea and
cake, chat, quizzes and other activities. Everyone welcome. Admission:
£1.50.
Jean
Winn
01304 361030
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.
Golf
Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm.
Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area.
Family
History Research Help, The Landmark Centre (Conference Room),
129 High Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Free advice session by members
of the Deal Branch of the Kent Family History Society.
Twelfth Night:
The twelfth day of Christmas - if you count Christmas Day as the first
day. It's generally regarded as the day to take down those festive
decorations.
Junior Parkrun,
Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr
Deal, 9am.
Epiphany
The Church of England's season of Epiphany is 6 January-2 February.
Tiny Toes
Parent and Toddler Group, Deal Welfare and Social Club, Cowdray
Square, Deal, 9.30am-11am. For up to 4-year-olds. Entry: £2
per family; booking required.
55+
Walkie Talkie Club, meet Deal Pier entrance, 10am for 10.15am
start. Social group for over 55's, combining a walk and a snack at
Deal Beach Parlour.
Singing for Pleasure, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street,
Deal, 2pm-3pm. Join in singing folk songs from around the world. Fee:
£5 per session; no need to book.
Memory
Cafe, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 4pm-6pm. Social group
for people living with dementia or memory loss, their family, carers
and friends. Free; all welcome.
Sally
Barclay
01304 614237
Midlife
Rovers Walking Football, The Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road,
Deal, 8pm-9pm. Walking- pace football for men. Fee: £3.50.
Singing for Pleasure, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer,
2pm-3pm. Join in singing folk songs from around the world. Fee: £5
per session; no need to book.
Deal
and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina,
Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Talk: Chris Shepherd on "Composition
and Catastrophe".
Christmas
Tree Chipping, Walmer Lifeboat Station, Walmer Green, The Strand,
Walmer, 9am-3pm. Tree chipping and disposal service by Leaf Tree Services;
users are requested to make a donation to the RNLI. to
be confirmed.
Deal Philatelic
Society Monthly Meeting, The Landmark Centre, High Street,
Deal, 4pm-6pm. The Committee entertains. Visitors and new members
always welcome.
Alan
Buckman
01304 367711
Sunday
12 January
Junior Parkrun,
Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr
Deal, 9am.
55+
Walkie Talkie Club, meet Deal Pier entrance, 10am for 10.15am
start. Social group for over 55's, combining a walk and a snack at
Deal Beach Parlour.
Live
music: "Live Music" Social, CinCin Bar,
15a South Court, Deal, 2pm-4pm. Friendly music session for those diagnosed
with Dementia and Alzheimer's, their families and carers. Free admission.
Held on first and third Wednesdays of each month.
Baby Support
Group, Blossom Children's Centre, Downs Primary School, Owen Square,
Walmer, 1pm-2.15pm. Fun activities for babies (newborn up to walking
age) and support for new and expectant parents. Free; no need to book.
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.
Golf Road Get-together,
Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening
for everyone in the local area.
Beach
Meditation, Walmer Beach (near the paddling pool and Cedars surgery,
CT14 7DN), 7.30am-8.15am. A free weekly session, led by East
Kent Buddhist Group. No experience necessary; everyone welcome.
Family
History Research Help, The Landmark Centre (Conference Room),
129 High Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Free advice session by members
of the Deal Branch of the Kent Family History Society.
55+
Walkie Talkie Club, meet Deal Pier entrance, 10am for 10.15am
start. Social group for over 55's, combining a walk and a snack at
Deal Beach Parlour.
Deal Rheumatology Education and Support Group Meeting,
The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 3pm-5pm. Social
and support group for those living with inflammatory arthritis;
meet others, share experiences and chat over tea or coffee. A Specialist
Rheumatology Nurse is usually in attendance to answer questions.
Golf
Road Get-together, Community Centre, 28 Golf Road, Deal CT14 6PY,
6.30pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area.
Tonight: Deal Community Warden Martin Dadd on his work and
local community services.
Beach
Meditation, Walmer Beach (near the paddling pool and Cedars surgery,
CT14 7DN), 7.30am-8.15am. A free weekly session, led by East
Kent Buddhist Group. No experience necessary; everyone welcome.
Deal Versus Arthritis Social Group Meeting, The The
Deal Centre, Park Street, Deal, 2pm-4pm. Social and support group
for those living with arthritis. Meet on fourth Saturday of each
month.
55+
Walkie Talkie Club, meet Deal Pier entrance, 10am for 10.15am
start. Social group for over 55's, combining a walk and a snack at
Deal Beach Parlour.
Memory
Cafe, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 4pm-6pm. Social group
for people living with dementia or memory loss, their family, carers
and friends. Free; all welcome.
Sally
Barclay
01304 614237
Deal
Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road,
Deal. Youth Band, 5pm-6pm. Community Band, 6.30pm-8pm.
New members welcome.
Deal Rheumatology Education and Support Group Meeting,
The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 3pm-5pm. Social
and support group for those living with inflammatory arthritis;
meet others, share experiences and chat over tea or coffee. A Specialist
Rheumatology Nurse is usually in attendance to answer questions.
Baby Support
Group, Blossom Children's Centre, Downs Primary School, Owen Square,
Walmer, 1pm-2.15pm. Fun activities for babies (newborn up to walking
age) and support for new and expectant parents. Free; no need to book.
Beach
Meditation, Walmer Beach (near the paddling pool and Cedars surgery,
CT14 7DN), 7.30am-8.15am. A free weekly session, led by East
Kent Buddhist Group. No experience necessary; everyone welcome.
Tiny Toes
Parent and Toddler Group, Deal Welfare and Social Club, Cowdray
Square, Deal, 9.30am-11am. For up to 4-year-olds. Entry: £2
per family; booking required.
HealthWalk:
fromBetteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger,
CT14 0LT, 10am; duration 90mins. Free local walk - ideal those who
wish to be more active. No need to book, just turn up.
55+
Walkie Talkie Club, meet at Deal Pier entrance, 10am for 10.15am
start. Social group for over 55's. Stroll along the seafront and enjoy
a snack at Deal Beach Parlour. Fee: £3.50 includes coffee and
scone. Booking required. An AgeUK South Kent Coast event.
Book
places:
07958 518424
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.
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).
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.
Baby Rhyme
Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-10.30am. A free,
fun and noisy way for pre-school children to develop a love of language
and a foundation for learning with nursery rhymes and action songs.
Also on Fridays, 9.45am-10.15am.
03000 413131
Kingsdown
Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown,
1pm-3pm. A weekly social group, open to all. Fee: £3 per person
(to help cover refreshments and hall hire).
Knitting
for the Needyweekly meeting, Walmer Baptist Church,
Kelvedon Road entrance, off Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. A knitting
circle making items for babies/children in South Africa and the Ukraine.
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+).
Midlife
Rovers Walking Football, The Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road,
Deal, 8pm-9pm. A walking football club for recreational and league
games. Open to over 40s; over 50s for league matches.
Weekly fee: £3.50.
Moo Music Deal
and Dover, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square,
Deal CT14 9HR, from 9.30am. Parent and baby/toddler music session.
Fun singing, moving and playing instruments. Sessions include: Mini
Moo (for those walking to 5 yrs or siblings), Moo Brew
(a social time for families to meet each other and share support)
and Baby Moo (for newborn - just walking). Meets Wednesdays
during term time.
Chess
Group, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Contact
the Library for more details.
03000 413131
Singing
for Pleasure, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-3pm.
Enjoy learning and singing folk songs from around the world. For all
abilities. Fee: £5 per session. Meets weekly during school term
times.
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.
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.
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.
"Drop
In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham,
10am-11am. Regular long-established weekly event. All welcome.
Patricia
Bradford
01304 364769
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.
Kingsdown
Crafters Weekly Meeting, St John's Church, Upper Street, Kingsdown,
1.30pm-3.30pm. Support for all types of crafts.
Masheeda
Downing
01304 360850
Tea
and Chat Social, St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould, 2pm-3.30pm.
Meets on first Thursday of each month.
01304 373951
Melody
Makers Collective Singing Group, St George's Church Hall,
High Street, Deal CT14 6HP, 3.30pm-5pm. Daytime singing group for
anyone who wants to sing. Variety of styles, old and new. Fee: £5
per week (includes tea and biscuits).
Alex
McNeice
07810 323256
Golf Road Get-together,
Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening
for everyone in the local area.
Deal
and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public
house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. Meet every Thursday.
All enthusiasts welcome.
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.
Baby Rhyme
Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am-10.15am. A free,
fun and noisy way for pre-school children to develop a love of language
and a foundation for learning with nursery rhymes and action songs.
Also on Tuesdays, 10am-10.30am.
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.
Deal
and Walmer Chess Club Meeting, The Royal Marines Association
Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm-4pm. New members and beginners welcome.
Michael
Burney
07796 237783
Ace
Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The
Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. Duplicate Bridge. New members welcome;
see website for details.
Landmark
Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High
Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. New members welcome - no singing experience
necessary; free taster sessions available. Weekly fee: £7.
Maddie
Cordes
07714 433649
Walmer
Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 8.30pm.
Friendly club - for all abilities. Meets Tuesdays and Fridays.
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.
The Village
Community Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm.
An indoor market with over 26 stalls offering a range of goods including
florist, cakes, upholstery and vintage clothing.
Tots
Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, sessions
at 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. Weekly term-time sessions for 2-
to 5-year-old boys and girls. Fee: £30 per month (booking required).
Guided
Tour: Deal Castle, Marine Road, Deal, 11am or 2pm (times
may vary; please see listing for the day you are visiting). Discover
the Castle's history and secrets. Entry: adult £9, child (5-17years)
£5.40, concessions £8.10; family tickets available; English
Heritage members, free.
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.