March 2026
Quick links to events in March
Sunday 1 Monday 2 -
Sunday 8
Monday 9 -
Sunday 15
Monday 16 -
Sunday 22
Monday 23 -
Sunday 29
Monday 30 -
Tuesday 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.

01304 36244
(only when open)
website
Deal Maritime and Local History Museum, 22 St George's Road, Deal. Currently closed. 01304 372098

website
Kent Museum of the Moving Image, 41 Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD. Open all year on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 11am-5pm. 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
Sunday 1 Monday 2 -
Sunday 8
Monday 9 -
Sunday 15
Monday 16 -
Sunday 22
Monday 23 -
Sunday 29
Monday 30 -
Tuesday 31
 
DAY-BY-DAY EVENTS
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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
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
Sunday 1 March
St David's Day 2026
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
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Monday 2 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
 
Tuesday 3 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
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
 
Wednesday 4 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 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:
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
B. Courageous Men's Support Group, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. For men over 18 years. see Wednesday
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. see Wednesday
 
Thursday 5 March
World Book Day 2026 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
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. New supporters welcome. Meet on first and third Thursday of each month.
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
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. Admission £6 (includes refreshments). see Thursday
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. Meet on first and third Thursday of the month. facebook
 
Friday 6 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
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Friday
 
Saturday 7 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. 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
Talk it Out Friendship Group, Deal Ability Centre, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 12noon–2pm. website
Deal Philatelic Society Monthly Meeting, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 4pm-6pm. Visitors and new members always welcome. Alan Buckman
01304 367711
 
Sunday 8 March
International Women's Day 2026  
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
Events details More information
Monday 9 March
Commonwealth Day 2026 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
Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. see Monday
 
Tuesday 10 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 Family History Society Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), 129 High Street, Deal, 7pm for 7.30pm start. 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 11 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
B. Courageous Men's Support Group, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. For men over 18 years. see Wednesday
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. see Wednesday
 
Thursday 12 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
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
Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. Entry £6 (includes refreshments). see Thursday
 
Friday 13 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
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
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 14 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. 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
 
Sunday 15 March
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Mothers Day 2026
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
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Monday 16 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
 
Tuesday 17 March
St Patrick's Day 2026
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
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 18 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, 2pm-4pm. 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
JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. see Wednesday
B. Courageous Men's Support Group, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. For men over 18 years. see Wednesday
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. see Wednesday
 
Thursday 19 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
Carers Chat, Balmoral Surgery, Canada Road, Walmer CT14 7EQ, 2pm-3.30pm. Social support group for carers of anyone with dementia or memory loss. Held on third Thursday each month. more details:
Sally Barclay
01304 614237
Clean Up Crew, Deal Rail Station, 2.30pm. Volunteer project to clean up litter around the station area. New supporters welcome. Meet on first and third Thursday of each month.
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
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
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. Meet on first and third Thursday of the month. facebook
 
Friday 20 March
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
March Equinox 2026
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
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
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Friday
 
Saturday 21 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
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
 
Sunday 22 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
Events details More information
Monday 23 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
 
Tuesday 24 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 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 25 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
B. Courageous Men's Support Group, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. For men over 18 years. see Wednesday
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. see Wednesday
 
Thursday 26 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
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
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
 
Friday 27 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
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
Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), 129 High Street, Deal, 5.45pm-7.30pm. see Friday
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Friday
 
Saturday 28 March
WWF-UK Earth Hour 2026, 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
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
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:
 
Sunday 29 March

Start of British Summer Time (at 1am GMT).
Clocks move forward by an hour, making it 2am BST. (BST ends Sunday 25 October 2026 at 2am and clocks move back to 1am GMT).

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Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. see Sunday
Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 9am for 9.30am set off. see Sunday
Cinque Ports Scooter Club "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. see Sunday
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Monday 30 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. New and prospective members welcome. Jane Jobey
Secretary
01304 381702
 
Tuesday 31 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. Meets 2nd and last Tuesday each month. 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 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

Next Month: Some events in April 2026:

  •  April Fools Day: Wednesday 1 April.
  •  KCC School Holiday Break (Friday 3 April to Sunday 19 April 2026 inclusive).
  •  Good Friday: Friday 3 April.
  •  Easter Sunday: Sunday 5 April.
  •  Easter Monday: Monday 6 April.
  •  Earth Day: Wednesday 22 April.
  •  St George's Day: Thursday 23 April.
 
 
Regular Weekly Events in detail
Every Monday
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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
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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.

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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
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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
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Trinity Toddlers Group, Trinity Church (Wesley Hall), Union Road, Deal, 9.30am-11.30am. Playgroup for pre-school children and their parents and carers; meets on Tuesdays during term-time. 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

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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
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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
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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

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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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B. Courageous Men's Support Group, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. A non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting men over 18 years experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, addiction, alcoholism, and suicidal thoughts. 07552 475687 (9am-5pm)
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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

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Every Thursday
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Walmer Mothers and Toddlers' Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. Meets Thursdays (during school term). website
"Drop In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, 10am-11am. Regular long-established weekly event. All welcome. Patricia Bradford
01304 364769
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
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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
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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
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Beach Meditation Session, Walmer Beach, off Marine Road, Walmer (close to Cedars Surgery and paddling pool), 7.30am-8.15am. A free session, held every Friday. No experience necessary; all are welcome. website
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
 
Every Sunday
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Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. A 2k timed run for juniors only (4-14 year olds); every Sunday. Free - but registration required. details/registration:
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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 April 1, 2025