Deal
Timeball Tower, Victoria Parade, Deal CT14 7BP. Open: 11.30am
to 4.30pm on all Saturdays and Sundays in May; and also on the Public
Holidays: Mondays 6 and 27 May. The timeball drops at 1pm daily.
Kent
Museum of the Moving Image, 41 Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD. Open
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 11am-5pm (October-April);
11am-6pm (May-September). Admission: adult £6; concessions £5;
under 16yrs £4.
Deal
Pier. Opening times: Mondays-Thursdays: 8am-10pm; Fridays and
Saturdays: 8am-12midnight; Sundays: 8am-10pm. Fishing: Permitted on sections of the pier stem and lower deck.
Tickets can be purchased at the pier entrance. For details, use Fishing
info link. Restaurant: Deal Pier Kitchen.
May - special days, events and services this month
Talk
It Out Well-being Support, Deal Ability, Victoria Road, Deal.
For people experiencing depression and related problems.Open:
Mondays-Fridays 11am-1pm; and Wednesdays 2pm-4pm. Also 6pm-8pm on
first Tuesday of each month.
Tracy
Carr
07923 096273
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Wednesday
1 May
Play
and Stay, Golf Road Centre, North Deal, 1.30pm-3pm. Weekly (term
time) parent and toddler social and activities session. Fee: £2.
Live
music: Music Social, CinCin Bar, 15a South Court,
Deal, 2pm-4pm. Friendly music session for those diagnosed with Dementia
and Alzheimer's, their families and carers. Free admission. Held
on first and third Wednesdays of each month.
Parkinson's
Peer Support Group meeting, Community Centre, 28 Golf Road, Deal,
12noon-1.15pm. Fortnightly opportunity to share experiences and offer
mutual support.
Deal
Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal
CT14 6DZ, 7.15pm-10pm. Tonight:Singers night. All
are welcome, audience and performers alike. Admission: £3.
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.
Deal
and District Strokes Meeting, Community Centre, 28 Golf Road,
North Deal, 2pm-4pm. Support and social group for stroke survivors,
their families and carers.
Knitting
for the Needy charity knitting circle, Walmer Baptist Church,
Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. Plus Sale of Knitted Goods for Charity;
in aid of Friends of Deal Hospital.
Melody
Makers Singing Group, St George's Hall, High Street, Deal,
3.30pm-5pm. Weekly social singing group; all welcome. Fee: £5
per week; first week free.
Alex
McNeice
07810 323256
Golf
Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm.
Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area.
Deal
Philatelic Society Monthly Meeting, The Landmark Centre, High
Street, Deal, 4pm-6pm. Talk: David Luckhurst on "Germany and
WW2 ". Visitors and new members always welcome.
Alan
Buckman
01304 367711
Sunday
12 May
Junior
Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden,
nr Deal CT14 0BF, 9am.
Hard
of Hearing Social Group, Elizabeth House, 32 St Mary's Road, Upper
Walmer, 11am-12.30pm. A monthly social group for people with hearing
loss; an opportunity to make new friends, enjoy talks and activities,
plus refreshments. Organised by the Hi Kent charity.
Live
music: Music Social, CinCin Bar, 15a South Court,
Deal, 2pm-4pm. Friendly music session for those diagnosed with Dementia
and Alzheimer's, their families and carers. Free admission. Held
on first and third Wednesdays of each month.
Junior
Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden,
nr Deal CT14 0BF, 9am. Due to COVID-19 restrictions only those aged
4 to 10 years old may take part until further notice.
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.
Deal
Versus Arthritis Group Monthly Meeting, Deal Centre, Park
Street, Deal, 2pm. Support and social group for people with arthritis,
their family and friends. Refreshments and transport available. Raffle.
Station
Gardeners Group Session, Deal Rail Station, 2pm. A monthly
volunteer working party to tend the planters and floral displays at
Deal Station. New helpers are welcome.
Karate
Class, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-3.30pm.
Weekly classes for Juniors (9yrs+) and Adults.
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HealthWalk:
fromBetteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road,
Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 10am; duration 90mins. Free local walk
- ideal those who wish to be more active. The starting point
may vary, so if attending for a first time, please contact Howard.
Deal Breastfeeding Support Group, St George's Church,
St George's Road, Deal, 1pm-3pm. Social group for breastfeeding
mums; prams and toddlers welcome. £1.50. Normally do
not meet on bank holiday Mondays.
The
Craft Hub Club, The Deal Centre, Park Street, Deal, 1.30pm-3pm.
Learn and share a range of craft skills in friendly social group.
Fee: £2 (includes refreshments). Meets weekly (except
bank holidays).
Karen
Pattison
07958 518424
Deal
Bridge Club Meeting, Downs Sailing Club, The Clubhouse,
The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY, 1.30pm-5pm. Meet on Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday each week.
07825 703352
Badminton. Friendly fitness and lighthearted games.
Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. £1.50
per session.
Deal Free Fit Club, Walmer Green, The Strand, Walmer,
6.45pm for 7pm start. Free fitness sessions designed to help
people stay active and make friends; suitable for all abilities;
socially distanced. The area is well lit, so sessions normally
continue through the winter months.
Bingo
Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square,
off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). Fourteen games;
six books £12; correct money please to keep the handling
to a minimum. Admission £1.
Give
It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper
Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. Entrance: 30p per player;
bingo books (12 games and 4 flyers) £12. All welcome.
Every Monday and Thursday.
Deal
Bridge Club Meeting, Downs Sailing Club, The Clubhouse,
The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY, 1.30pm-5pm. Meet on Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday each week.
07825 703352
Kingpin
Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown,
2pm-4pm. Craft group (formerly known as Kingsdown Crafters;
meets weekly; new members welcome.
Masheeda
Downing
07542 554297
Knitting
for the Needyweekly meeting. A knitting circle
making items for babies/children in South Africa and the Ukraine,
Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm.
Kick
Thaiboxing Class, The Landmark Centre (Hollingworth Hall),
129 High Street, Deal, 6.30pm-7.30pm. Fitness and wellbeing
class incorporating martial art, yoga and breathwork. £10
per session (first class free).
Singing
for Pleasure, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-3pm.
Enjoy learning and singing folk songs from around the world.
For all abilities. Fee: £5 per session. Meets weekly during
school term times.
JFit
Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm.
Suitable for all fitness levels with a qualified and experienced
personal trainer and group exercise instructor. Limited places;
booking required.
Deal
and District Camera Club Meeting, Deal Walmer Kingsdown
Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 6NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start.
Meet weekly throughout the year - except for the months of July
and August. New members welcome.
"Drop
In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great
Mongeham, 10am-11am. Regular long-established weekly event.
All welcome.
Patricia
Bradford
01304 364769
Deal
Bridge Club Meeting, Downs Sailing Club, The Clubhouse,
The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY, 1.30pm-5pm. Meet on Monday,
Tuesday and Thursday each week.
07825 703352
Tea
and Chat Social, St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould,
2pm-3.30pm. Meets on first Thursday of each month.
01304 373951
Golf
Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal,
7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area.
Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church
Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7.15pm-10pm. Meets first
and third Thursdays with alternating Singers Nights and Guest
Performers Nights. All are welcome. Traditional and contemporary
folk songs predominate but all styles and instruments
are welcome. Admission on Singers Nights is £3 and Guest
Nights are usually £8.
Deal
and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman
public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. Meet
every first and third Thursday of the month.
All enthusiasts welcome.
Deal
Camcorder Club Meeting, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7.30pm.
Meets on second and fourth Thursday of each month (except July
and August). New members welcome.
Give
It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper
Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. Entrance: 30p per player;
bingo books (12 games and 4 flyers) £12. All welcome.
Every Monday and Thursday.
Beach
Meditation 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.
Baby
Rhyme Time, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am-10.15am.
A free, fun and noisy way for pre-school children to develop
a love of language and a foundation for learning with nursery
rhymes and action songs. Also on Tuesdays, 10am-10.30am.
Froglets
Play Group, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon
(term time). A play group for 0 to 5-year-olds and their parents/carers.
Tea, coffee, juice and biscuits provided. Fee: £1 per
family.
Deal
and Walmer Chess Club Meeting, The Royal Marines Association
Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4pm. New members and beginners
welcome.
Michael
Burney
07796 237783
Ace
Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club,
The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. Duplicate Bridge. New members
welcome; see website for details.
Landmark
Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High
Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm.
Maddie
Cordes
07714 433649
Deal
Folk Club Friday Folk Zoom,
online from 7.30pm to 10pm every Friday for a singaround. If
you are on our email circulation list you will receive an invite
every week with a link to click. Otherwise ring Sue Watson if
you wish to take part.
Seafront
Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer,
9am. A 5km community timed run along the seafront to Deal Pier,
back to Walmer Castle and returning to The Beach. Free and open
to all - for fun or as part of a training plan.
The
Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal,
10am-4pm. A weekend indoor market with over 26 stalls offering
a range of goods including florist, cakes, upholstery and vintage
clothing.
Junior
Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich
Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. A 2k timed run for juniors only
(4-14 year olds); every Sunday. Free - but registration required.
Free
Band Concerts at The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, off
The Strand, Walmer on most Summer Sundays at 2.30pm. Wet weather
phoneline is updated at 12 noon on the day of each concert to
advise of any cancellation.