May 2025
Quick links to events in May
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VISITOR ATTRACTIONS
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Deal Castle, Marine Road, Deal CT14 7BA. Open to the public every day in May, 10am-5pm. 01304 372762
website
Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ. Open to the public every day in May, 10am-5pm. 03703 331181
website
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. 01304 36244
(only when open)
website
Deal Maritime and Local History Museum, 22 St George's Road, Deal. Open: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 1pm-4pm, until early October. 01304 239515

website
Kent Museum of the Moving Image, 41 Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD. Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 11am-5pm (October-April); 11am-6pm (May-September). Admission: adult £6; concessions £5; under 16yrs £4. 01304 239515

website
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. 		Pier:
01304 363815
Pier info
Fishing info

Restaurant:
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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
AgeUK Deal Centre: activities this month. AgeUK Deal Centre
Betteshanger Country Park events. Betteshanger events
Live music listing for Deal on Facebook. Local live music
 
Quick links to events in May
Thursday 1-
Sunday 4		 Monday 5-
Sunday 11		 Monday 12-
Sunday 18
Monday 19-
Sunday 25		 Monday 26-
Saturday 31		  
DAY-BY-DAY EVENTS
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May - special days, events and services this month
Talk It Out Wellbeing Support, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF. Provides a range of meetings, social and craft activities. Also campaigns for better Mental Health Services. Tracy Carr
07923 096273
See website
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Thursday 1 May
Mother and Toddlers Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. see Thursday
"Drop In" Social, The Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham, 10am-11am. 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 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. see Thursday
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. see Thursday
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
 
Friday 2 May
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
Deal and Walmer 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
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. 07929 028016

See website
Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. see Friday
 
Saturday 3 May
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-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, 9.30am-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
 
Sunday 4 May
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal CT14 0BF, 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
Free Band Concert: The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. Start of the Summer Season of free band concerts. see Sunday
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Monday 5 May
Early May Bank Holiday
Please check regular events with organisers.
HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 10am. Free local walk. see Monday
Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). 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
 
Tuesday 6 May
Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. see Tuesday
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. see Tuesday
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. 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 Family History Society Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), 129 High Street, Deal, 7pm for 7.30pm start. New members welcome. See website
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Tuesday
 
Wednesday 7 May
Singing for Pleasure, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-3pm. Weekly singing sessions; open to all abilities. see Wednesday
Live music: "Live Music" Social, CinCin Bar, 15a South Court, Deal, 2pm-4pm. Friendly music session for those diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer's, their families and carers. Free admission. Held on first and third Wednesdays of each month. facebook
JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. see Wednesday
Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). see Wednesday
B. Courageous Meeting, Deal Ability, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. Men's support group. see Wednesday
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. see Wednesday
 
Thursday 8 May
VE Day (anniversary of the end of WW2 in Europe) details
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
Deal Bridge Club Meeting, Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY, 1.30pm-5pm. see Thursday
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. see Thursday
Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. see Thursday
Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. see Thursday
 
Friday 9 May
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
Deal and Walmer 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), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. see Friday
 
Saturday 10 May
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-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, 9.30am-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
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 11 May
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
UK Garden Day 2025 details
Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal CT14 0BF, 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
Free Band Concert: The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. see Sunday
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Monday 12 May
HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 10am. Free local walk. see Monday

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

see Monday

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

 see Monday
Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). see Monday
Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. see Monday
Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Monday
 
Tuesday 13 May
Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. see Tuesday
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. see Tuesday
Knitting for the Needy charity knitting circle, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. 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 Family History Society Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), 129 High Street, Deal, 7pm for 7.30pm start. New members welcome. See website
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Tuesday
 
Wednesday 14 May
Singing for Pleasure, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-3pm. Weekly singing sessions; open to all abilities. see Wednesday
JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. see Wednesday
B. Courageous Meeting, Deal Ability, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. Men's support group. see Wednesday
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. see Wednesday
Adult Tap Dance Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.30pm. Jan Clark
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Thursday 15 May
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
Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. 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 Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7.15pm-10pm. All are welcome. see Thursday
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. see Thursday
Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. see Thursday
Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. see Thursday
 
Friday 16 May
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
Deal and Walmer 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), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. see Friday
 
Saturday 17 May
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-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, 9.30am-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. All welcome. see Saturday
Coffee Morning, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 10am-12noon. All welcome. In support of Prostate Cancer UK charity. facebook
The Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. see Saturday
 
Sunday 18 May
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
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. 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
Free Band Concert: The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. see Sunday
Events details More information
Monday 19 May
HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 10am. Free local walk. see Monday

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

see Monday

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

 see Monday
Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). see Monday
Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. see Monday
Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Monday
 
Tuesday 20 May
Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. see Tuesday
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. see Tuesday
Knitting for the Needy charity knitting circle, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. see Tuesday
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Tuesday
 
Wednesday 21 May
Singing for Pleasure, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-3pm. Weekly singing sessions; open to all abilities. see Wednesday
Live music: "Live Music" Social, CinCin Bar, 15a South Court, Deal, 2pm-4pm. Friendly music session for those diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer's, their families and carers. Free admission. Held on first and third Wednesdays of each month. facebook

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
See website
JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. see Wednesday
B. Courageous Meeting, Deal Ability, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. Men's support group. see Wednesday
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. see Wednesday
Adult Tap Dance Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.30pm. Jan Clark
facebook
 
Thursday 22 May
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
Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. 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
Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. see Thursday
 
Friday 23 May
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
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
Deal and Walmer 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), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. see Friday
 
Saturday 24 May
Kent Schools Summer Half-Term Break starts (Saturday 24 May - Sunday 1 June 2025). See website
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-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, 9.30am-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
 
Sunday 25 May
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal CT14 0BF, 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
Free Band Concert: The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. see Sunday
Bingo, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal, 7pm for 7.30pm "eyes down". All welcome. facebook
Events details More information
Monday 26 May
Spring Bank Holiday
Please check regular events with organisers.
HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 10am. Free local walk. see Monday

Badminton, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. Please check.

 see Monday
Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). Please check. see Monday
Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. Please check. see Monday
Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. Please check. see Monday
 
Tuesday 27 May
Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. see Tuesday
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. see Tuesday
Knitting for the Needy charity knitting circle, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. see Tuesday
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. see Tuesday
 
Wednesday 28 May  
Singing for Pleasure, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-3pm. Weekly singing sessions; open to all abilities. see Wednesday
JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. see Wednesday
B. Courageous Meeting, Deal Ability, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. Men's support group. see Wednesday
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. see Wednesday
Adult Tap Dance Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.30pm. Jan Clark
facebook
 
Thursday 29 May
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
Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. 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 Camcorder Club Meeting, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Meets on second and fourth Thursday of each month (except July and August). see Thursday
Live music: Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. see Thursday
Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. see Thursday
 
Friday 30 May
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
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
Deal and Walmer Chess Club Meeting, RMA Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1pm-4pm. 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), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. see Friday
 
Saturday 31 May
For Live music in local pubs CLICK HERE
Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-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, 9.30am-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
Pop Up Charity Shop, Deal Salvation Army Hall, 56 West Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Bargains include books, bric-a-brac, clothes, jigsaws and toys. In support of local community work. facebook
The Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. see Saturday
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. Pauline Hamilton
07891 162257
See website
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. For more details:
Kent Schools Summer Half-Term Break ends (Saturday 24 May - Sunday 1 June 2025). See website
 
 
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. The starting point may vary, so if attending for a first time, please contact Howard. Howard
01304 612018
See 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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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

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

See website.
KCHFT Choir Meeting, Deal Hospital Gym, London Road, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. A choir for all who work in the Kent Community Health NHS Foundation and East Kent Hospitals University NHS Foundation Trusts. Free to join and participate. Meets fortnightly. details/registration:

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Deal Orchestra Rehearsals, St Mary's Church, St Clare Road, Upper Walmer.
Beginners (Grade 3), 6.30pm-7.15pm.
Grade 4 - Up, 7.30pm-9pm. A new local orchestra project; all welcome. Fee: £1 per session. 		07460 064146

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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. facebook
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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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. facebook
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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
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities - including painting, drawing, colouring, knitting, crochet and sewing. Free refreshments. Meets every Tuesday and Friday. facebook
Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm (March to September); 1pm-3pm (October to February). A weekly social group, open to all. Fee: £3 per person (to help cover refreshments and hall hire). Jane Banks
01304 373774
07532 109972
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 Needy weekly meeting. A knitting circle making items for babies/children in South Africa and the Ukraine, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. 01304 364216
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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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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). See website
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. Meets Tuesdays and Fridays. Friendly club - for all abilities. Simon Read
01304 366605
Midlife Rovers Walking Football, The Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal, 8pm-9pm. A walking football club for recreational and league games. Open to over 40’s; over 50’s for league matches. Weekly fee: £3.50. 07751 767508
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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
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. Natasha Douglas
07912 184808
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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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Football Fun and Development, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 5pm-6pm. Weekly term-time sessions for 4- to 12-year-old boys and girls. Fee: £30 per month (booking required). See 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

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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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Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). Sensei John V Farenden (6th Dan) has been actively involved in the Martial Arts since 1974. New members welcome. John Farenden
01304 228250

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B. Courageous Meeting, Deal Ability, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. Support group for men over 18 years. Meets every Wednesday. facebook
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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Walmer Mothers and Toddlers' Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. Meets Thursdays (during school term). See 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
Zest Support Session, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AB, 10am-12noon. A free session of activities, stories and laughter for people experiencing memory problems, living with dementia and their families and friends. Meets weekly. 01227 467272

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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
Tea and Chat Social, St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould, 2pm-3.30pm. Meets on first Thursday of each month. 01304 373951
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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Yin and Restorative Yoga Course, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 4pm-5.30pm. Eight-week free course started on Thursday 9 May 2024. A GOGA in Action project, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund to support, promote and improve physical and mental wellbeing, confidence and self-esteem. details/book places:
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Midlife Movers, St George's Hall, High Street, Deal, 7pm-8pm. Weekly over 40’s fun dance/disco class to classic 70’s and 80’s music. Fee: £3.50; no need to book. facebook
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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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.

 Sue Watson
01304 360877
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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.
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Adult Tap Dance Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-8.30pm. Weekly classes; all levels welcome. Jan Clark
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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. 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
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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. See 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
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. See website
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
Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities - including painting, drawing, colouring, knitting, crochet and sewing. Free refreshments. Meets every Tuesday and Friday. facebook
Postural Stability Course, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal CT14 9UU, 12noon-1pm. A free six-week course, starting on Friday 10 May 2024, to help in improving posture, stablity and reducing risks of falls. details/book places:
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Seated Yoga Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 12.45pm-1.45pm. Eight-week free course starts Friday 3 May 2024. A safe and effective way to improve physical activity and overall health. A GOGA in Action project, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. details/book places:
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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. See website
Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. Maddie Cordes
07714 433649
Shotokan Karate, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7pm-8.30pm. For adults and juniors (10 years upwards). Sensei John V Farenden (6th Dan) has been actively involved in the Martial Arts since 1974. New members welcome. John Farenden
01304 228250

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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
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Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-2pm (April to October); 9am-2pm (November to March). 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 and registration form:
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Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 9.30am-12noon. Pop-in social with refreshments. All welcome. facebook
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. See website
Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. Free refreshments. All welcome. 01304 268847
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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. facebook
Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, sessions at 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. Weekly term-time sessions for 18months to 5-year-old boys and girls. Fee: £30 per month (booking required). See 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. Entry (on the day*): adult £13, child (5-17years) £8, concessions £11.50; family tickets available; English Heritage members, free. *NB: Pre-booking online is cheaper. 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 and registration form:
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Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", meet outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 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
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. wet weather info:
07790 434256
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This page was updated on June 1, 2024