March 2025
Quick links to events in March
Saturday 1 -
Sunday 2
Monday 3 -
Sunday 9
Monday 10 -
Sunday 16
Monday 17 -
Sunday 23
Monday 24 -
Sunday 30
Monday 31
 
VISITOR ATTRACTIONS
Local visitor attractions More information
Deal Castle, Marine Road, Deal, CT14 7BA. Open 10am-4pm every day, except Mondays and Tuesdays, during March. 01304 372762
website

Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ. Open 10am-4pm every day, except Mondays and Tuesdays, during March.

01304 364288
website

Deal Timeball Tower, Victoria Parade, Deal CT14 7BP. Currently closed. The Timeball Tower Museum will reopen to the public for Easter weekend (Friday 18 April- Monday 21 April 2025), 11.30am-4.30pm.

01304 36244
(only when open)
website
Deal Maritime and Local History Museum, 22 St George's Road, Deal. Closed during winter months. Details of reopening for summer season to be announced. 01304 372098

website
Kent Museum of the Moving Image, 41 Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD. Open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 12noon-6pm. Please check. 01304 239515

website
Deal Pier. Deal Pier. Opening times (December-March): Sundays-Thursdays: 8am-6pm; Fridays and Saturdays: 8am-12midnight.
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.
Pier:
01304 363815
Pier info
Fishing info

Restaurant:
facebook
Sandown Castle Garden, Sandown Road, Deal CT14 6QU. Award-winning community garden on the site of the former Sandown Castle. Always open. facebook
 
EXTERNAL LISTINGS OF EVENTS AND MEETINGS
Events details More information
 Astor Community Theatre events Astor Theatre
Deal Town Council's meetings Deal TC website
Walmer Town Council's meetings Walmer TC website
Golf Road Community Centre activities Golf Road Centre
Betteshanger Country Park events Betteshanger events
Live music listings for the Deal area Deal Gig Guide
 
Quick links to events in March
Saturday 1 -
Sunday 2
Monday 3 -
Sunday 9
Monday 10 -
Sunday 16
Monday 17 -
Sunday 23
Monday 24 -
Sunday 30
Monday 31
 
DAY-BY-DAY EVENTS
Events details More information
March - continuing events and amenities
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 Carr
07923 096273
website
facebook
Art Exhibition: A retrospective display of Etchings by Graham Clarke, Linden Hall Studio, 32 St George's Road, Deal, open March 1-29 2025 (Tuesdays-Saturdays, 10am-4pm). website

Deal Warm Welcome returns to the town this winter to provide warmth, refreshment and friendship for everyone. Funded by Deal Town Council, the project is open to all residents with venues offering a warm and welcoming space on weekdays from December to April.
Money has also been allocated for an emergency fund that will be managed by Deal Area Foodbank, United Families and Home-Start, giving people direct financial and practical assistance this winter.

Deal Warm Welcome started on Monday 2 December and runs until Wednesday 2 April 2025 at the following venues:

Mondays:
  St Richard’s Church, Mill Hill, 9am-1pm.
Tuesdays:
  Trinity Church, Union Road, 12.30pm-3pm; and
  Deal Pantry at Deal Welfare Club and Social Institute, Cowdray Square, Deal CT14 9EU, 2pm-4pm.
Wednesdays:
  St Andrew’s Church, West Street, 9am-11am;
  Deal Pantry at Deal Welfare Club and Social Institute, Cowdray Square, Deal CT14 9EU, 10am-12noon; and
  St George’s Church, High Street, 12noon-2pm.
 
more details:
website
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 Gig Guide facebook group. Deal Gig Guide
 
How we display listings!
Regular weekly events are now shown in brief in the "day-by-day" listings with a day link to click for more details.
"One off" events details are simply included in the listings.
 
Events details More information
Saturday 1 March
St David's Day 2025
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 9am-2pm. see Saturday
Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. see Saturday
Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. All welcome. 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
The Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. see Saturday
 Harriet - Trying to Get the Feeling Again, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Tickets: £23.50. website
Spring Charity Concert, St Mary's Church, St Clare Road, Upper Walmer, 7.30pm. White Cliffs Symphonic Winds with their popular combination of contemporary music and traditional favourites. Tickets: £10. details/tickets:
website
Over 40's Disco, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal, 7.30pm-late. Tickets: £10. 70's fancy dress optional. Charity raffle for Macmillan Nurses.

details/tickets:
07342 982160

 

Sunday 2 March
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
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
Sound Bath Experience, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 10am-11am. An immersive experience using sounds to release tension and renenew energy. Booking required. details/booking:
website
New! Circle Dance, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer, 3pm. Launch of the "Let's Dance" easy steps fun dancing sessions. Please contact Susanne Hassall for more information and to book a place. Susanne Hassall
07548 214414
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Monday 3 March
HealthWalk: from Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 10am. see Monday

Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm.

see Monday

Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road/Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm.

see Monday
Deal Town Council Planning Committee Meeting, Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 7.15pm. Open to the public - with an opportunity for people to raise concerns and questions on items on the agenda. website
Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. see Monday
Quiz Night, The Royal Hotel, Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. facebook
Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Monday
 
Tuesday 4 March
Shrove Tuesday
Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. see Tuesday
Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. see Tuesday
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. see Tuesday
Deal Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal. Youth Band, 5pm-6pm. Community Band, 6.30pm-8pm. New members welcome. see Tuesday
East Kent Climate Action Group Meeting, Community Connections, Deal Rail Station ( first floor), West Street, Deal, 7.30pm. New members and supporters welcome. facebook
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Tuesday
Midlife Rovers Walking Football, The Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal, 8pm-9pm. see Tuesday
Open Mic' Night, The Goodwin Pub, 32 High Street, Deal, 8pm. facebook
 
Wednesday 5 March
Ash Wednesday
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. website
Walk and Talk, meet outside Cedars Surgery, Marine Road, Walmer, 12.30pm. Short (45 minute - one hour) social walk. Open to all; no booking required. see Wednesday
Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 1.15pm-2pm (ages 1-4). see Wednesday
Singing For Pleasure, The Deal Centre, 3 Park Street, Deal, 1.30pm-3.30pm. A free weekly session for over-55's. see Wednesday
Deal Station Garden Crew, Deal Train Station, 2pm. Voluntary group who tend planters and floral displays in and around the station. New helpers welcome. Meets first Wednesday each month. More details:
Book Club, Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer, 3pm-4pm. All welcome. Meets fortnightly. details:
website
Football Fun and Development, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 5pm-6pm (ages 4-12). see Wednesday
JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. see Wednesday
Walmer Town Council Meeting, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer, 7.30pm. The meeting is open to the public - an opportunity for people to raise concerns and questions on items on the agenda. agenda
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. see Wednesday
 
Thursday 6 March
World Book Day 2025 website
Walmer Mothers and Toddlers' Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. see Thursday
"Drop In" Social, The 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
New! Postural Stability Class, The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal, 1pm-2pm. An eight-week course of exercises to help reduce the risk of falls. Fee: £3 per week; booking required. details/booking:
website
Tea and Chat Social, St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould, 2pm-3.30pm. Meets on first Thursday of each month. 01304 373951
Clean Up Crew, Deal Rail Station, 2.30pm. Volunteer project to clean up litter around the station area. Meet on first and third Thursday of each month. New supporters welcome.
Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. see Thursday
Football Fun and Development, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 5pm-6pm. For 5-12-year-olds. see Thursday
NHS Deal Staff Choir, Deal Victoria Hospital (Gym), London Road, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. A free fortnightly session, open to all NHS staff and volunteers. New members welcome. facebook
Adult Tap Dance Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm. see Thursday
Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm (doors open 6.30pm). Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. Tonight: Rock, folk and country band “Last Man Standing”. Admission £6 (includes refreshments). see Thursday
Live music: Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Guest night: Trotwood (french family). All are welcome. Admission: £8. website
facebook
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. see Thursday
Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Thursday
Live music: Jazz Jam, It's The Real Deal, 15a South Court, Deal CT14 7AF, 8pm. facebook
 
Friday 7 March
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
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! Friday Fiver Tennis Coaching, Marke Wood recreation ground, Dover Road, Walmer. Sessions: 9am: Cardio Tennis; 10am: Tennis Coaching; and 11am: Social Pickleball. Fee: £5 each session; booking required. facebook
Baby Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am-10.15am. Free fun session for parents and pre-school children. see Friday
Froglets Play Group, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon. For 0 to 5-year-olds. see Friday
MiniStrikers/Megastrikers Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 10.05am-10.45am. Football for 2 - 5 year olds. see Friday
Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. see Friday
Deal Chess Club Meeting, RMA Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm. see Friday
Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 5.45pm-7.30pm. see Friday
International Women's Day Celebration, Deal Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 7pm-8.30pm. A free event with guests invited to donate gifts of period or hygiene products to help local people struggling with "period poverty". All over-18's welcome; booking required. details/booking:
website
Bad B!tch Club Zumbathon, Deal Welfare Club and Social Institute, Cowdray Square, Deal CT14 9EU, 7pm. A combination of dance, fun and exercise. Tickets: £10. In aid of Breast Cancer Now charity. details/booking:
website
 Wrong Jovi - The best of Bon Jovi, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Tickets: £25. website
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Friday
 
Saturday 8 March
International Women's Day 2025 See website
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
500 Mile Cycle Challenge, Deal Town Hall Undercroft, High Street, Deal, 7am-5pm. Walmer lifeboat station volunteers and friends are taking part in an annual fundraiser using exercise bikes to ride a total of 500 miles. facebook
Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 9am-2pm. see Saturday
Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. see Saturday
Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. All welcome. 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
Landmark Art, Landmark Centre Cafe, 129 High Street, Deal, 10am-2pm. Display of artwork by Penny Bearman and the Artlark Painting Workshop. facebook
The Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. see Saturday
Tots Football Fun Sessions, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. For 2- to 5-year-olds. see Saturday
Deal Hop Farm Stall, The Captain's Garden, Victoria Road, Deal, 10.30am-12.15pm. Offering information on the local hop growing project, membership applications and renewals for the 2025 season, hop rhizomes and twine. facebook
Talk it Out Friendship Group, Deal Ability Centre, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 12noon–2pm. website
Free Cardio Tennis and Women's Doubles Tennis Tournament, Marke Wood Recreation Ground, Dover Road, Walmer, from 12noon. Free entry; booking required. Celebrating International Women's Day. details/booking
facebook
Deal Repair Cafe, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 2pm-4pm. A free service to help repair electrical goods, toys, bikes, leatherwork, clothing and anything that needs gluing. facebook
Deal Philatelic Society Monthly Meeting, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 4pm-6pm. Visitors and new members always welcome. Alan Buckman
01304 367711
Deal Community Fundraisers Quiz Night, The Royal British Legion (Downs) Club, Market Street, Deal CT14 6HS, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Teams of six; £4 per person; all welcome; bring own nibbles; pay bar. In support of Deal, Walmer and Kingsdown Carnival and Regatta Association. booking: Pearl
07885 780842
 ELO Encounter - Blue Sky Tour, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Tickets: £25. website
 
Sunday 9 March
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
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
 NT Live: The Importance of Being Earnest, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 3pm. The Oscar Wilde play, directed by Max Webster. Tickets: £18. website
Events details More information
Monday 10 March
Commonwealth Day 2025 website
HealthWalk: from Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 10am. see Monday

Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm.

see Monday

Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road/Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm.

see Monday
Ringwould with Kingsdown Parish Council Meeting, Ringwould Village Hall, off A258 Dover Road, Ringwould, 7pm. The meeting is open to the public. website
Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. see Monday
Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Monday
 
Tuesday 11 March
Autism Awareness Course, Deal Family Hub, Park Avenue, Deal CT14 9UU, 1pm-3pm. Start of a free informal course for parents and carers of children with autism. Continues on next two Tuesday afternoons. Booking required. more details:
facebook
Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. see Tuesday
Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. see Tuesday
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. see Tuesday
New! Beginners' Ballroom and Latin Dance Class, Community Centre, Golf Road, Deal, 4pm-5pm. Fee: £6 per person. Everyone welcome. Sue Ross
07969 442042
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. see Tuesday
Walmer Town Council Planning Committee Meeting, Elizabeth House, 32 St Mary's Road, Upper Walmer, 7pm. The meeting is open to the public - with an opportunity for people to raise concerns and questions on items on the agenda. website
Deal Family History Society Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), 129 High Street, Deal, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Talk: Dr Anne Logan on "Inspiring Kentish Women and Women of Kent". website
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Tuesday
Midlife Rovers Walking Football, The Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal, 8pm-9pm. see Tuesday
 
Wednesday 12 March
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. website
Walk and Talk, meet Cedars Surgery, Marine Road, Walmer, 12.30pm. 45/60 minute social walk. see Wednesday
Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 1.15pm-2pm (ages 1-4). see Wednesday
Singing For Pleasure, The Deal Centre, 3 Park Street, Deal, 1.30pm-3.30pm. A free weekly session for over-55's. see Wednesday
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. Age Concern Sandwich
01304 614237
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
Kingsdown Village Hall AGM, The Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 7.30pm. Everyone is invited to hear about the current and future operation of this important local amenity. facebook
 
Thursday 13 March
Mother and Toddlers Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. 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
Postural Stability Class, The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal, 1pm-2pm. A course of exercises to help reduce the risk of falls. Fee: £3 per week; booking required. details/booking:
website
Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. see Thursday
Football Fun and Development, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 5pm-6pm. For 5-12-year-olds. see Thursday
Sound Bath, Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ, 6.30pm-7.45pm. Immersive meditation with gongs, singing bowls, monochord, flute, voice and percussion. Fee: £18; concession £15; booking required. details/booking:
website
Adult Tap Dance Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm. see Thursday
Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. Talk: Brian Short on "Royal Marines Musicians at War". Entry £6 (includes refreshments). see Thursday
 NT Live: The Importance of Being Earnest, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7pm. The Oscar Wilde play, directed by Max Webster. Tickets: £18. website
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. see Thursday
Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. see Thursday
 
Friday 14 March
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. All are welcome. see Friday
Baby Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am-10.15am. Free fun session for parents and pre-school children. see Friday
Froglets Play Group, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon. For 0 to 5-year-olds. see Friday
MiniStrikers/Megastrikers Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 10.05am-10.45am. Football for 2 - 5 year olds. see Friday
New! Dance and Exercise to Music, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 11.30am-12.30pm. A seven-week course of low impact dance classes which can be done both seated and standing. Fee: £3 per week. Booking required. details/booking:
website
Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. see Friday
Deal Chess Club Meeting, RMA Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm. see Friday
Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 5.45pm-7.30pm. see Friday
Big TV Quiz, The Thompsons Bell, 335 Dover Road, Upper Walmer, 7.30pm start. Teams of up to 8; £5 per person; book tables. 01304 448433
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Quiz Night, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal, start 7.30pm (bar open 6.30pm). Players: £6 per person; teams of up to six. Prizes and a raffle; bring own nibbles. In support of Deal Air Cadets. details/booking:
Sue Fyfe
07976 902009
 King Pleasure and The Biscuit Boys, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Tickets: £24. website
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Friday
Quiz Night, The Sportsman, 23 The Street, Sholden, 8.45pm. Free to enter. facebook
 
Saturday 15 March
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 9am-2pm. see Saturday
Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. see Saturday
Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. All welcome. see Saturday
Free Park Tennis, Marke Wood Recreation Ground, Dover Road, Walmer, 10am-11am. Learn and play tennis. Booking required. Cancelled. see Saturday
Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. see Saturday
The Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. see Saturday
Tots Football Fun Sessions, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. For 2- to 5-year-olds. see Saturday
Guided Tour: Deal Castle, Marine Road, Deal, 2pm. Discover the Castle's history and secrets. Usual admission charges apply. see Saturday
Castle Ghost Hunt, Deal Castle, Marine Road, Walmer, 7pm-1am. Tickets: £47. details/booking:
website
 The Rock of Ages Experience, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. The five piece band provides the ultimate 80's rock. Tickets: £22. website
90's Fancy Dress/Disco/Karaoke Night, The Thompsons Bell, 335 Dover Road, Upper Walmer, 8pm. 01304 448433
facebook
 
Sunday 16 March
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
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
Live music Concert: Ryan Corbett (classical accordion), St Andrew's Church, West Street, Deal, 3pm. Tickets: £20 (plus £1.56 booking fee) includes cream tea. details/tickets:
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Events details More information
Monday 17 March
St Patrick's Day 2025
HealthWalk: from Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 10am. see Monday
Rock 'n' Roll Bingo, The Sportsman, The Street, Sholden, 10.30am. Three games; cash prizes; coffee and croissant; entry £5. Booking required. book places:
07958 518424

Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm.

see Monday

Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road/Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm.

see Monday
Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. see Monday
Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Monday
Quiz Night, It's The Real Deal Bar, 15a South Court, Deal, 7.45pm. Entry: £5 per player; book tables for teams of up to six. Raising funds for Deal Museum. book tables:
Holly:
01304 279946
 
Tuesday 18 March
Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. see Tuesday
Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. see Tuesday
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. see Tuesday
Deal Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal. Youth Band, 5pm-6pm. Community Band, 6.30pm-8pm. New members welcome. see Tuesday
Deal Film Club screening: Monsieur Klein, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 6.30pm-9pm (doors open 6.20pm; film starts 6.45pm). Directed by Joseph Losey and starring Alain Delon. details/booking
website
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Tuesday
Midlife Rovers Walking Football, The Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal, 8pm-9pm. see Tuesday
 
Wednesday 19 March
Osteoporosis Support Group, The Deal Centre, 3 Park Street, Deal CT14 6AG, 10.30am-12noon. Informal peer support, help and advice on osteoporosis. No appointment needed. Meets on third Wednesday of each month. 01304 372608
Midday Meetup, Deal Radio, 12noon-2pm. Join Lee Ackers on Deal's local radio station to publicise activities, events and concerns. Listen online. website
Walk and Talk, meet Cedars Surgery, Marine Road, Walmer, 12.30pm. 45/60 minute social walk. see Wednesday
Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 1.15pm-2pm (ages 1-4). see Wednesday
Singing For Pleasure, The Deal Centre, 3 Park Street, Deal, 1.30pm-3.30pm. A free weekly session for over-55's. see Wednesday
Dementia Drop-in Hub, St George's Church, High Street, Deal, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Professional support and advice service for anyone living with dementia or caring for someone who does. Just call in; no appointment necessary. Held on third Wednesday each month. Age Concern Sandwich
01304 614237
Book Club, Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer, 3pm-4pm. All welcome. Meets fortnightly. details:
website
JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. see Wednesday
Pottery Painting Craft Session, Acordo Lounge, 43/45 High Street, Deal, 7pm-9.30pm. Choose and purchase from a selection of pottery; decorate it with provided paints. Admission £6 (covers paints and firing cost). Booking required. facebook
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. see Wednesday
 
Thursday 20 March
March Equinox 2025
Mother and Toddlers Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. 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
Postural Stability Class, The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal, 1pm-2pm. A course of exercises to help reduce the risk of falls. Fee: £3 per week; booking required. details/booking:
website
Live music: Astor Palm Court Orchestra, Trinity Church, Union Road, Deal CT14 6EA, 2pm. Tickets: £10. Supporting local charities. facebook
Clean Up Crew, Deal Rail Station, 2.30pm. Volunteer project to clean up litter around the station area. Meet on first and third Thursday of each month. New supporters welcome.
Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. see Thursday
Football Fun and Development, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 5pm-6pm. For 5-12-year-olds. see Thursday
NHS Deal Staff Choir, Deal Victoria Hospital (Gym), London Road, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. A free fortnightly session, open to all NHS staff and volunteers. New members welcome. facebook
Adult Tap Dance Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm. see Thursday
Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. see Thursday
Live music: Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Singers night. All are welcome. Admission: £3. website
facebook
 The Royal Ballet & Opera House Live presents Romeo & Juliet, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.15pm. A live screening of Prokofiev's love story choreographed by Kenneth MacMillan. Tickets: £18. website
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. see Thursday
Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. see Thursday
 
Friday 21 March
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. All are welcome. see Friday
Baby Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am-10.15am. Free fun session for parents and pre-school children. see Friday
Community Spring Clean, Victoria Park, Park Avenue, Deal, 10am-12noon. An opportunity to help tidy the local park with fun games for youngsters and information on recycling and reducing waste; all welcome. A Dover District Council "Great British Spring Clean" event. website
Froglets Play Group, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon. For 0 to 5-year-olds. see Friday
MiniStrikers/Megastrikers Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 10.05am-10.45am. Football for 2 - 5 year olds. see Friday
Dance and Exercise to Music, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 11.30am-12.30pm. A low impact dance class which can be done both seated and standing. Fee: £3 per week. Booking required. details/booking:
website
Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. see Friday
Deal Chess Club Meeting, RMA Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm. see Friday
Versus Arthritis Deal, The Deal Centre, 3 Park Street, Deal CT14 6AG, 2pm-4pm. A free peer support group for anyone with arthritis conditions. Enjoy a friendly cup of tea and a chat. Meets on fourth Saturday of each month. more information:
Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 5.45pm-7.30pm. see Friday
 Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. The Long Ride Home Tour. Tickets: £26.50. website
Quiz Night, The British Legion (Downs) Social Club, 20 Market Street, Deal, 7.30pm (prompt start). Tickets: £4 on entry. Raising funds for Guide Dogs for the Blind charity. facebook
Country Music Night, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal, 7.30pm-11pm. Featuring a DJ, live music and line dancing. Tickets £18.90. details/tickets:
website
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Friday
 
Saturday 22 March
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 9am-2pm. Pick Deal Clean anti-litter campaigners will have stall (10am-2pm). see Saturday
Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. see Saturday
Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. All welcome. 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
Art and Craft Fair, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 10am-3pm. Display and sale of original artwork by members and friends of the local Leaps and Bounds charity. facebook
The Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. see Saturday
Tots Football Fun Sessions, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. For 2- to 5-year-olds. see Saturday
Talk it Out Friendship Group, Deal Ability Centre, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 12noon–2pm. website
Versus Arthritis Deal, The Deal Centre, 3 Park Street, Deal CT14 6AG, 2pm-4pm. A free peer support group for anyone with arthritis conditions. Enjoy a friendly cup of tea and a chat. Meets on fourth Saturday of each month. more information:
The Story of Plants and Plant Hunters, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 2.30pm. A presentation by Stephen Harmer. Entrance: £5 (includes refreshments). facebook
 Rocketmax, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. The authentic Elton John tribute band. Tickets: £26.50. website
 
Sunday 23 March
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
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
Beach Clean: Walmer Beach, meet at The Sea Cafe, Walmer Green, off The Strand, Walmer, at 10am. New and regular helpers welcome. Equipment and collection bags provided. website
Deal Hop Farm Stall, The Captain's Garden, Victoria Road, Deal, 2pm-3pm. Offering information on the local hop growing project, membership applications and renewals for the 2025 season, hop rhizomes and twine. facebook
 Budapest Cafe Orchestra, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Tickets: £23.50. website
Events details More information
Monday 24 March
HealthWalk: from Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 10am. see Monday

Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm.

see Monday

Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road/Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm.

see Monday
Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. see Monday
Music Bingo, It's The Real Deal Bar, 15a South Court, Deal, 7.30pm start. Entry: £5 per player; funds the prize pot. facebook
Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Monday
 
Tuesday 25 March
Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. see Tuesday
Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. see Tuesday
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. see Tuesday
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. see Tuesday
Deal Town Council Meeting, Deal Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 7.15pm. Open to the public. website
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Tuesday
Midlife Rovers Walking Football, The Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal, 8pm-9pm. see Tuesday
 
Wednesday 26 March
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. website
Walk and Talk, meet Cedars Surgery, Marine Road, Walmer, 12.30pm. 45/60 minute social walk. see Wednesday
Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 1.15pm-2pm (ages 1-4). see Wednesday
Singing For Pleasure, The Deal Centre, 3 Park Street, Deal, 1.30pm-3.30pm. A free weekly session for over-55's. see Wednesday

Deal Rheumatology Education and Support Group Meeting, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 3pm-5pm. Support for those living with inflammatory arthritis, an opportunity to meet others, share experiences and chat over a tea or coffee. A Specialist Rheumatology Nurse is usually in attendance to answer questions.

Pauline Hamilton
07891 162257
website
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
Deal's Got Talent #3, The Royal Hotel, Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. Third of five heats to find performers for the Deal Pride Main Stage 2025 on Saturday 12 July. details:
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Thursday 27 March
Mother and Toddlers Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. 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
Postural Stability Class, The Landmark Centre, 129 High Street, Deal, 1pm-2pm. A course of exercises to help reduce the risk of falls. Fee: £3 per week; booking required. details/booking:
website
Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. see Thursday
John Lawson's Circus, Betteshanger Park, Sandwich Road, Sholden, Deal, 4.30pm and 7.30pm. details/tickets:
website
Football Fun and Development, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 5pm-6pm. For 5-12-year-olds. see Thursday
Deal Hop Farm Members' Meet-up, The Just Reproach, 14 King Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. facebook
Adult Tap Dance Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm. see Thursday
Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. see Thursday
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 and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. see Thursday
 An Evening with Jack the Ripper, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Tickets: £19. website
Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. see Thursday
 
Friday 28 March
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. All are welcome. see Friday
Baby Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am-10.15am. Free fun session for parents and pre-school children. see Friday
Froglets Play Group, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon. For 0 to 5-year-olds. see Friday
Wellbeing Cafe, The Royal Hotel, Beach Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Social friendship meet-up. Held on fourth Friday each month. details
website
Dance and Exercise to Music, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 11.30am-12.30pm. A low impact dance class which can be done both seated and standing. Fee: £3 per week. Booking required. details/booking:
website
Live music: Richard Rozze (solo guitar), The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), 129 High Street, Deal, 12.30pm-1.30pm. Admission: £5. facebook
Deal Chess Club Meeting, RMA Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm. see Friday
Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. see Friday
John Lawson's Circus, Betteshanger Park, Sandwich Road, Sholden, Deal, 4.30pm and 7.30pm. details/tickets:
website
Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), 129 High Street, Deal, 5.45pm-7.30pm. see Friday
 Noasis - The Definitive Oasis Tribute Band, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Tickets: £22. website
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Friday
 
Saturday 29 March
WWF-UK Earth Hour 2025, 8.30pm-9.30pm. The World Wildlife Fund's annual event in which the public are invited to switch off lights or choose some positive action to help to support the planet. website
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 9am-2pm. see Saturday
Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. see Saturday
Ladies Day, Deal and Betteshanger Rugby Club, off Canada Road, Walmer, from 9am. A full day of events, including: Youth Game, 10.30am; Ladies Lunch, 12.30pm (booking required); Deal Barbarians vs Dover Sharks match, 2pm; Live Music Social, from 5.15pm. details/booking:
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Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. All welcome. 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
Easter Egg Trail, Betteshanger Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 10am-3pm. website
The Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. see Saturday
Tots Football Fun Sessions, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. For 2- to 5-year-olds. see Saturday
Talk it Out Friendship Group, Deal Ability Centre, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 12noon–2pm. website
John Lawson's Circus, Betteshanger Park, Sandwich Road, Sholden, Deal, 2pm and 5pm. details/tickets:
website
The Kent Drag Queens, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal. A night of fun and laughter with Drag Bingo and a disco. Tickets £15. Organisers advise: All tickets sold out. facebook
 Lucy Porter - No Regrets, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 8pm. Tickets: £21.50. website
 
Sunday 30 March
Mothers Day 2025

Start of British Summer Time (at 1am GMT).
Clocks move forward by an hour, making it 2am BST. (BST ends Sunday 27 October 2024 at 2am and clocks move back to 1am GMT).

For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
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
Community Litter Pick, The Ancient Highway, North Deal, 9.45am-12noon. The clean up starts on the Highway track near the Cinque Ports Golf Club. Regular and new supporters are welcome. Equipment and hi-viz safety vests supplied. more details:
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Cinque Ports Scooter Club "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. see Sunday
John Lawson's Circus, Betteshanger Park, Sandwich Road, Sholden, Deal, 11am and 2pm. details/tickets:
website
 Chris Wood - BBC Folk Award Winner, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Tickets: £20. website
Events details More information
Monday 31 March
HealthWalk: from Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 10am. see Monday

Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church, St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm.

see Monday

Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road/Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm.

see Monday
Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. see Monday
Kingsdown Garden Society Meeting, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 7.30pm for 7.45pm. Tonight: Talk by Richard Goodenough (Chartham Vineyard). New and prospective members welcome. Jane Jobey
Secretary
01304 381702
Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Monday

NB: Dates in April 2025:

  •  April Fools Day: Tuesday 1 April.
  •  KCC School Holiday Break
    (Saturday 5 April to Monday 21 April 2025 inclusive).
  •  Good Friday: Friday 18 April.
  •  Easter Sunday: Sunday 20 April.
  •  Easter Monday: Monday 21 April.
  •  Earth Day: Tuesday 22 April.
  •  St George's Day: Wednesday 23 April.
 
 
Regular Weekly Events in detail
Every Monday
Events details More information
HealthWalk: from Betteshanger 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. Howard
01304 612018
website
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.

0300 1000212

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Badminton. Friendly fitness and lighthearted games. Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. £1.50 per session.

website
KCHFT Choir Meeting, Deal Hospital Gym, London Road, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. A newly formed 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. details/registration:

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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
Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. All welcome. Every Monday and Thursday. facebook
Every Tuesday
Events details More information
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. facebook
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, 2pm-4pm. A weekly social group, open to all. Fee: £3 per person (to help cover refreshments and hall hire). Jane Banks
01304 373774
07532 109972
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group; meets weekly; new members welcome. Masheeda Downing
07542 554297
Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer CT14 7HX, 2pm-4pm. A group who knit and crochet, raising funds for local charities. website
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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
Midlife Rovers Walking Football, The Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal, 8pm-9pm. A walking football club for recreational and league games. Open to over 40’s; over 50’s for league matches. Weekly fee: £3.50. 07751 767508
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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
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; Mixed Moo (ideal for those with more than one child of different ages), 10.30am; and Baby Moo (for newborn - just walking) 11.30am. 07398 147736
website
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Chess Group, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Contact the Library for more details. 03000 413131
Walk and Talk, meet outside Cedars Surgery, Marine Road, Walmer, 12.30pm. Short (45 minute - one hour) social walk. Open to all; no booking required. A Deal and Sandwich PCN Social Prescribing activity. 01304 744075
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Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 1.15pm-2pm (term time only). Suitable for 1 - 4year olds. Weekly fun sessions providing first steps into football. website
Singing For Pleasure, The Deal Centre, 3 Park Street, Deal, 1.30pm-3.30pm. A free, friendly, informal group for over-55's who share a love for singing. Everything from a cappella to folk songs and musicals. New singers always welcome. 01304 372608
Deal and Dover Duplicate Bridge Club Meeting, Deal Sailing Club HQ, Walmer seafront, off The Strand, Walmer, 2pm-5pm. Mark Symons
01304 375675
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. See website
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Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, Deal Walmer Kingsdown Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 6NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Meet weekly throughout the year - except for the months of July and August. New members welcome. Mary Venables
(Secretary)
01304 366087

website
 
Every Thursday
Events details More information
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
Deal Walk, meet Deal Castle (seafront footpath side), 10am. A social group providing a weekly one-hour walk to encourage wellbeing. Please register. Organised by Mind South Kent. details/registration:
01303 250090

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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. facebook
Reading for Wellbeing, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 12noon-1.30pm. Rediscover the joy of reading in a warm, friendly and relaxed environment. Enjoy poetry, short stories and a varied selection of popular literature. Please register. A South Kent Mind weekly event. details/registration:
01303 250090

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Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome; enjoy singing a wide range of songs. Fee: £5 per week (first session free). Alex McNeice
07810 323256

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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
facebook
website
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. Meet every Thursday. All enthusiasts welcome.
website
facebook
Adult Tap Dance Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm. Weekly classes; all levels welcome. Jan Clark (Jan's Dance and Fitness) says: "All of my classes are fun, friendly and non-judgmental." Jan Clark
07979 952277
website
Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. All welcome. Every Monday and Thursday. facebook
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. facebook
Every Friday
Events details More information
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
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. 03000 413131
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. facebook
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. website
Coffee and Chat, Deal Salvation Army Hall, 56 West Street, Deal, 10.30am-12.30pm. Tea, coffee and snacks - at reasonable prices. All welcome. facebook
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. website
Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 5.45pm-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
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
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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:
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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. Pop-in social with free refreshments. All welcome. facebook
Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. All welcome. 01304 268847
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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. facebook
Tots Football Fun Sessions, 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). 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://bit.ly/3FeQ17p 01304 372762
 
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Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. A 2k timed run for juniors only (4-14 year olds); every Sunday. Free - but registration required. details/registration:
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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. facebook
Cinque Ports Scooter Club Weekly "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. New members welcome. facebook
This page was updated on March 14, 2025