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.
Talk
It Out Wellbeing Support, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina,
Deal CT14 7NF. Provides a range of meetings, social and craft activities.
Also campaigns for better Mental Health Services.
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.
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.
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.
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. New helpers are
welcome. Meet on 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Golf
Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm.
All 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
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.
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.
Memory
Café,
St Richard's Hall, Milll Hill, Deal CT14 9JU, 4pm-6pm. A twice-monthly
social support group for people experiencing dementia and carers.
Tea, coffee and good conversation.
Sally
Barclay
01304 614237
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.
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.
Drop-in
Hub, St George's Church, High Street, Deal, 2pm-4pm. Support and
advice service for anyone living with dementia or caring for someone
who does. Just call in; no appointment necessary. Available 2nd
Wednesday each month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Memory
Café,
St Richard's Hall, Milll Hill, Deal CT14 9JU, 4pm-6pm. A twice-monthly
social support group for people experiencing dementia and carers.
Tea, coffee and good conversation.
Sally
Barclay
01304 614237
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Martha's
Music on the Farm 2025, Solley's Ice Cream Parlour, The Dairy,
Ripple, Deal CT14 8JL, 12noon-8pm. Family event with local musicians
and children's activities. Tickets: £40 for a Family (2 adults,
up to 3 children under 16), £16 for an adult and £7 for
a child (over 2yrs). Gazebo plots available for an additional £45.
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.
The
Craft Hub Club, The Deal Centre, Park Street, Deal, 1.30pm-3pm.
Learn and share a range of craft skills in friendly social group.
Fee: £2 (includes refreshments). Meets weekly (except
bank holidays).
Karen
Pattison
07958 518424
Mixed
Ability Hatha Yoga, Elizabeth House, St Mary's Road, Upper
Walmer, 2pm-3.30pm. Meets weekly (except bank holidays).
Priscilla
Peck
07913 311141
Badminton. Friendly fitness and lighthearted games.
Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. £1.50
per session.
KCHFT Choir Meeting, Deal Hospital Gym, London Road,
Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. A choir for all who work in the Kent Community
Health NHS Foundation and East Kent Hospitals University
NHS Foundation Trusts. Free to join and participate. Meets
fortnightly.
Deal
Orchestra Rehearsals, St Mary's Church, St Clare Road,
Upper Walmer.
Beginners (Grade 3), 6.30pm-7.15pm.
Grade 4 - Up, 7.30pm-9pm. A local orchestra project; all
welcome. Fee: £1 per session.
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.
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 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
Talk
It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina,
Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft
activities - including painting, drawing, colouring, knitting,
crochet and sewing. Free refreshments. Meets every Tuesday and
Friday.
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
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.
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+).
Walmer
Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer,
7.45pm-9.15pm. Meets Tuesdays and Fridays. Friendly club - for
all abilities.
Simon
Read
01304 366605
Midlife
Rovers Walking Football, The Goodwin Academy, Hamilton
Road, Deal, 8pm-9pm. A walking football club for recreational
and league games. Open to over 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. Parent and baby/toddler
music session. Fun singing, moving and playing instruments.
Sessions: Mini Moo (for those walking to 5 yrs or siblings),
9.30am; Mixed Moo (ideal for those with more than one
child of different ages), 10.30am; and Baby Moo (for
newborn - just walking), 11.30am.
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.
Shotokan
Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm.
For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). Sensei John V Farenden
(6th Dan) has been actively involved in the Martial Arts since
1974. New members welcome.
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.
Yin
and Restorative Yoga Course, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road,
Walmer, 4pm-5.30pm. Eight-week free course started on Thursday
9 May 2024. A GOGA in Action project, funded by the National
Lottery Community Fund to support, promote and improve physical
and mental wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem.
Football
Fun and Development, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue,
Deal CT14 9UU, 5pm-6pm. New term of weekly football activities
for boys and girls age 4-12, started on 6 June. Three-week free
trial available.
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.
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. 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.
03000 413131
MiniStrikers/Megastrikers
Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14
7JH, 10.05am-10.45am. Weekly football-themed classes for 2-
to 5-year-olds. Monthly subscription fee. Booking required.
NB:Summer term ends 21 July.
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.
Talk
It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina,
Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft
activities - including painting, drawing, colouring, knitting,
crochet and sewing. Free refreshments. Meets every Tuesday and
Friday.
Seated
Yoga Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 12.45pm-1.45pm.
Eight-week free course started Friday 3 May 2024. A safe and
effective way to improve physical activity and overall health.
A GOGA in Action project, funded by the National Lottery
Community Fund.
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.
Maddie
Cordes
07714 433649
Shotokan
Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm.
For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). Sensei John V Farenden
(6th Dan) has been actively involved in the Martial Arts since
1974. New members welcome.
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.
Qi Gong Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 9am-9.45am.
A low-impact exercise technique, accessible to beginners and
done from a standing (or seated) position. Focuses on breathing
and flowing motions to help with well-being and alsosupports
posture and balance. The name Qi Gong means to
gather life force.
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.
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.
Tots
Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, sessions
at 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. Weekly term-time
sessions for 18months to 5-year-old boys and girls. Fee: £30
per month (booking required).
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.