Deal Timeball Tower, Deal Seafront. Summer season (2 June-2
October): open Wednesdays to Sundays inclusive 11.30am-4.30pm (closed
Mondays and Tuesdays). The timeball drops at 1pm daily.
01304 360897 (only during opening hours) see
website
Kent
Museum of the Moving Image, 41 Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD. Open
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 11am-5pm (October-April);
11am-6pm (May-September). Admission: adult £6; concessions £5;
under 16yrs £4.
Deal
Pier. Opening times: Mondays-Thursdays: 8am-10pm; Fridays and
Saturdays: 8am-12midnight; Sundays: 8am-10pm. Fishing: Permitted on sections of the pier stem and lower deck.
Tickets can be purchased at the pier entrance. For details, use Fishing
info link. Restaurant: Deal Pier Kitchen.
Rock
'n' Roll Bingo, The Sportsman, The Street, Sholden, 10.30am. Three
games; coffee and croissant; entry £4. Booking required. Next
session on 17 June.
Book
places:
07958 518424
Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St
George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm.
Kingpin
Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown,
2pm-4pm. Craft group; meets weekly; new members welcome.
Masheeda
Downing
07542 554297
Deal
Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road,
Deal. Weekly sessions (during school term) for wide range of musical
interests and abilities. For times, click the link.
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.
Tadpoles
Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal,
11am-1pm. Launch of new social and support group for pregnant and
new parents. Free entry - with tea, coffee and cake provided.
Tea
and Chat Social, St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould, 2pm-3.30pm.
Normally meets on first Thursday of each month.
01304 373951
Clean
Up Crew Session, Deal Rail Station, 2.30pm. A volunteer working
party to clear litter and tidy up at Deal Station. Meet 1st and 3rd
Thursday of each month. New helpers are welcome.
Golf
Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm.
Everyone welcome.
Deal
Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal
CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Tonight: Singers Night. All are welcome,
audience and performers alike. Admission: £3.
Baby
Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am-10.15am.
Fun nursery rhymes and action songs for children up to 4 years.
03000 413131
MiniStrikers/Megastrikers
Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH.
Two sessions: 10.10am-10.55am and 11.10am-11.55am. Football for 2
- 4 year olds.
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
Repair Cafe, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 11am-1pm. Free
expert help to repair and restore a range of items including small
electricals, leather goods, bicycles and anything that needs glueing
or sewing. Held on second Saturday each month in various local
community halls.
Deal
Philatelic Society Monthly Meeting, The Landmark Centre, High
Street, Deal, 4pm-6pm. Annual General Meeting and President's Shield
Competition. Visitors and new members always welcome.
Alan
Buckman
01304 367711
Live
music: Deal Jazz Club, Walmer Castle public house,
4 South Street, Deal, 5pm.
Community
Beach Clean, meet Sea Cafe, Walmer Green, off The Strand, Walmer,
9.30am. Regular and new supporters welcome; collection equipment and
bags provided. Supporting the Big Green Week project.
Tiny
Toes Group, The Landmark Centre (Clary Room), High Street, Deal,
9.30am-11am. Parent and toddler group run by Community Church Deal.
Weekly during term time. Fee: £2 donation per family.
James
07486 078773
HealthWalk:Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger,
CT14 0LT, 10am. Free local walk.
Deal
Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road,
Deal. Weekly sessions (during school term) for wide range of musical
interests and abilities. For times, click the link.
Tadpoles
Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal,
11am-1pm. Social and support group for pregnant and new parents. Free
entry - with tea, coffee and cake provided.
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.
HM
King Charles Official Birthday. Traditionally marked by Trooping
the Colour, the military parade from Buckingham Palace, via The Mall
to Horseguards Parade.
Seafront
Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am.
Ripple
Mill Open Day, Ripple Mill, off A258 Dover Road, Ringwould CT14
8HD, 12noon-4pm. An opportunity to visit the mill, built in 1810 and
now fully restored. Free entry (donations welcome).
Rock
'n' Roll Bingo, The Sportsman, The Street, Sholden, 10.30am. Three
games; coffee and croissant; entry £4. Booking required. Next
session on 1 July.
Book
places:
07958 518424
Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St
George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm.
Deal
Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road,
Deal. Weekly sessions (during school term) for wide range of musical
interests and abilities. For times, click the link.
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.
Tadpoles
Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal,
11am-1pm. Social and support group for pregnant and new parents. Free
entry - with tea, coffee and cake provided.
Clean
Up Crew Session, Deal Rail Station, 2.30pm. A volunteer working
party to clear litter and tidy up at and around Deal Station. Meet
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month. New helpers are welcome.
Midlife
Movers, St George's Hall, High Street, Deal, 7pm-8pm. Over 40s
fun dance/disco class.
Live
music:Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's
Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Tonight:Mick Ryan and Paul Downes. All are welcome. Admission: £10.
Deal
Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road,
Deal. Weekly sessions (during school term) for wide range of musical
interests and abilities. For times, click the link.
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.
Tadpoles
Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal,
11am-1pm. Social and support group for pregnant and new parents. Free
entry - with tea, coffee and cake provided.
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.
Station
Gardeners Group Session, Deal Rail Station, 2pm. A volunteer
working party to tend planters and floral displays at Deal Station.
Meet on last Saturday in month. New helpers are welcome.
Sunday
30 June
Junior
Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road,
Sholden, nr Deal, 9am.
Martha's
Music on the Farm 2024, Solley's Ice Cream Parlour, The Dairy,
Ripple, Deal CT14 8JL, 12noon-8pm. Family event with local musicians
and children's activities. Tickets: £35 for a Family (2 adults,
up to 3 children under 16), £14 for an adult and £6 for
a child. Gazebo plots available for an additional £40. In
support of the Martha Trust.
Tiny
Toes Group, The Landmark Centre (Clary Room), High Street,
Deal, 9.30am-11am. Parent and toddler group run by Community
Church Deal. Weekly during term time. Fee: £2 donation
per family.
James
07486 078773
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, currently meet various Mondays at Deal
Pier entrance, 10am for 10.15am start. Social group for over
55's. Stroll along the seafront and enjoy a free hot drink at
The Deal Centre. Booking required. An AgeUK South Kent Coast
event.
Book
places:
0795 8518424
Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church,
St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm. Social group for breastfeeding
mums; prams and toddlers welcome. £1.50. Normally do
not meet on bank holiday Mondays.
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.
Baby
Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-10.30am.
A free social group for parents and children (age 0-4). Offers
a fun way to develop a love of language and foundation for learning
- with each session including nursery rhymes and action songs.
03000 413131
Deal
Bridge Club Meeting, Downs Sailing Club, The Clubhouse,
The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY, 1.30pm-5pm. Meet on Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday each week. Please
check.
07825 703352
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
Knitting
for the Needyweekly meeting. A knitting circle
making items for babies/children in South Africa and the Ukraine,
Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm.
Kingpin
Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown,
2pm-4pm. Craft group; meets weekly; new members welcome.
Masheeda
Downing
07542 554297
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+).
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
Midlife
Movers, St George's Hall, High Street, Deal, 7pm-8pm. Weekly
over 40s fun dance/disco class to classic 70s and
80s music. Fee: £3.50; no need to book.
Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church
Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Meets first and
third Thursdays with alternating Singers Nights and Guest
Performers Nights. All are welcome, audience and performers
alike. Traditional and contemporary folk songs predominate
but all styles and instruments are welcome. Admission
on Singers Nights is £3 and Guest Nights are usually
£8.
Deal
and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman
public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. Meet
every first and third Thursday of the month.
All enthusiasts welcome.
Deal
Camcorder Club Meeting, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7.30pm.
Meets on second and fourth Thursday of each month (except July
and August). New members welcome.
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.
Beach
Meditation, Walmer beach (opposite the paddling pool and
Cedars surgery), 7.30am-8.15am. A simple mindfulness practice
for participants to tune into breathing and become aware of
the elements. No experience necessary; everyone is welcome.
Baby
Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am-10.15am.
A free social group for children (age 0-4) offering a fun way
to develop a love of language and a foundation for learning.
Each session includes the opportunity to join in with nursery
rhymes and action songs.
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
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.
Friday
Night Dad's Football, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club,
Cavell Square, Deal, 6pm-7pm. A friendly football session for
all types of father - including step dads, granddads, foster
dads and uncles. Followed by social drinks in the clubhouse.
Luke
Shaw
07511 486972
Landmark
Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room),
High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm.
Maddie
Cordes
07714 433649
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).
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. A weekend indoor market with over 26 stalls offering
a range of goods including florist, cakes, upholstery and vintage
clothing.
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.
Free
Band Concerts at The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, off
The Strand, Walmer on most Summer Sundays at 2.30pm. Wet weather
phoneline is updated at 12 noon on the day of each concert to
advise of any cancellation.