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| Deal Castle, Marine Road, Deal CT14 7BA. Open to the public every day in May, 10am-5pm. | 
01304 372762website |
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| Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ. Open to the public every day in May, 10am-5pm. |
03703 331181 website |
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| Deal Timeball Tower, Victoria Parade, Deal CT14 7BP. Open: 11.30am to 4.30pm on all Saturdays and Sundays in May; over Spring Half Term (Wednesday 28 May to Friday 30 May) and also on the Public Holidays: Mondays 5 and 26 May. The timeball drops at 1pm daily. |
01304 36244 (only when open) website |
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| 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 |
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| Kent Museum of the Moving Image, 41 Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD. Open Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 11am-5pm (all year). Admission: adult £7; concessions £6; under 16yrs £4. |
01304 239515 website |
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| 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 listings for the Deal area | Deal Gig Guide | |||||||||
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| DAY-BY-DAY EVENTS | ||||||||||
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| May - special days, events and services this month | ||||||||||
| 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 |
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| Live music listings: We no longer include 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 | |||||||||
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How we display listings! Regular weekly events are now shown in brief in the"day-by-day" listings with a to click for more details. "One off" events details are simply included in the listings. |
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| Thursday 1 May | ||||||||||
| Kent
County Council Elections For more details, see the Dover DC website ---> |
website | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Live music: Astor Palm Court Orchestra, Trinity Church, Union Road, Deal CT14 6EA, 2pm. Entry (cash): £10. Supporting Age Concern and Sandown Castle Garden. | ||||||||||
| Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Live music: Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Tonight: Singers night. All are welcome, audience and performers alike. Admission: £3. | website |
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| 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. | ||||||||||
 C'est
La Vie - Sarah Bernhardt and Me, The Astor Community Theatre,
Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Tickets: £18. |
website | |||||||||
| Friday 2 May | ||||||||||
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For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| 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 Ale and Cider Festival, Deal Castle Promenade, Deal, 12noon-11pm. A four-day event celebrating Kent's ales and ciders, with street food, live music and evening entertainment. | ||||||||||
| 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 website |
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New!
Free Tennis Courses for Children*,
Marke Wood Recreation Ground, Dover Road, Walmer.
Mixed class (5-to-11year-olds), 4.30pm-5.30pm;
All girls class (8-to-16year-olds), 5.30pm-6.30pm.
Mixed class for senior school pupils (6.30pm-7.30pm). *NB:
for children who are registered for pupil premium or who are refugees.
Limited numbers so advance booking is required. |
details/booking: website |
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| Film Season: Die Bergkatze (The Wildcat) (Germany 1921, dir: Ernst Lubitsch), Kent Museum of the Moving Image, Stanhope Road, Deal, 6.30pm (doors open 5.30pm for drinks, nibbles and cocktails). Admission: free to Kent MOMI annual ticket holders. | details/tickets: website |
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| Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| The
California Dreaming Show - The glory years of America's West Coast,
The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Tickets:
£22. |
website | |||||||||
| Saturday 3 May | ||||||||||
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For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| 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 | |||||||||
| RNLI Annual Car Wash, Walmer Lifeboat Station, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-3pm. Fee: £9 per car. Raising funds for vital equipment and volunteer training. | ||||||||||
| The Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Deal Ale and Cider Festival, Deal Castle Promenade, Deal, 9am-11pm. A four-day event celebrating Kent's ales and ciders, with street food, live music and evening entertainment. | ||||||||||
| Pool Knockout, The Eagle Tavern, Queen Street, Deal, starts 2pm (doors open 12noon). An 8-ball tournament. £5 entry fee, winner takes all; free sausage butties for all players. |
details/entry: |
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| Talk: Stories in Stained Glass, St Mary's Church, St Clare Road, Upper Walmer, 3pm. A free illustrated talk by the Rev'd Dr Richard Warden on the church's significant stained glass windows. All welcome. Marking the 80th Anniversary of VE Day. | website | |||||||||
| Get
Lost in Vinyl - Classic hits from the 70s and 80s, The Astor Community
Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 8pm-10.30pm. Tickets: £12.50. |
website | |||||||||
| Sunday 4 May | ||||||||||
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For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| 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 | |||||||||
| Deal Ale and Cider Festival, Deal Castle Promenade, Deal, 10am-11pm. A four-day event celebrating Kent's ales and ciders, with street food, live music and evening entertainment. | ||||||||||
| Free Band Concert: Betteshanger Colliery Welfare Brass Band, The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. Start of the Summer Season of free band concerts. | see Sunday | |||||||||
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| Events details | More information | |||||||||
| Monday 5 May | ||||||||||
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Early May Bank Holiday Please check regular events with organisers. |
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| HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 10am. Free local walk. | see Monday | |||||||||
| Deal Ale and Cider Festival, Deal Castle Promenade, Deal, 10am-6pm. A four-day event celebrating Kent's ales and ciders, with street food, live music and evening entertainment. | ||||||||||
| Live music: Nine Lives, The Square, Beach Street, Deal, 2pm. | ||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon 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 Town Council Planning Committee Meeting, Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 7.15pm. Open to the public - with an opportunity for people to raise concerns and questions on items on the agenda. | agenda | |||||||||
| Deal Family History Society Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), 129 High Street, Deal, 7pm for 7.30pm start. New members welcome. | website | |||||||||
| Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Wednesday 7 May | ||||||||||
Midday Meetup, Deal Radio, 12noon-2pm. Join Lee Ackers on Deal's
local radio station to publicise activities, events and concerns.
Listen online. |
website |
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| Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 1.15pm-2pm. For 1- to 4-year-olds. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Positively ADHD Meet-up, The Dining Club, 86 High Street, Deal, 6.30pm-8.30pm. A friendly support and social group for anyone over 18yrs with ADHD and their family or friends. Meets monthly. | more
details: |
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| Deal Orchestra Rehearsals, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal. Beginners (Grade 3), 7pm. Grade 4-up, 7.45pm. New members welcome. | 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 | |||||||||
 Walmer
Town Council Annual Meeting, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover
Road, Walmer, 7.30pm. The meeting includes the election of the council's
chairman and vice-chairman and appointment of members to its committees
for the next 12 months. The meeting is open to the public. |
agenda | |||||||||
| Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Open Mic' Night, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8pm. All abilities, styles and instruments welcome. | ||||||||||
| Thursday 8 May | ||||||||||
| VE Day (80th anniversary of the end of WW2 in Europe). Communities are being encouraged to hold VE Day 80 street parties, bonfire beacons and commemorative activities. |
more information: |
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| 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 | |||||||||
| VE Day 80: Deal Walk, Talk and Sing, meet at Route One, Deal Promenade, 10.30am. A 60-minute community event combining a seafront walk with four short stops to enjoy '40s songs. All welcome. | ||||||||||
| VE Day 80: Ceremony of Remembrance and Wreath Laying, Deal Memorial Hospital, London Road, Deal, 10.45am for 11am. Followed by a Reception and Party at The Royal British Legion (Downs) Social Club, 20 Market Street, Deal. All welcome - but please see Facebook for details ---> | ||||||||||
| 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 |
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| Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-8.45pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. Tonight: Celebrating the Anniversary of VE Day. Vintage food + wartime songs. Entry: £6 (includes refreshments). Booking required. | ||||||||||
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Deal Annual Town Meeting, Deal Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 7.15pm. An opportunity to hear about the work of the town council, policing in Deal and other matters of local interest. All wecome. See the website for details. |
details/agenda: website |
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| VE Day 80: Community Garden Party, Walmer Castle Paddock, Kingsdown Road, Walmer, 7.30pm. An evening of celebration with Lamplight of Peace lighting at 9.30pm. All welcome; no tickets or RSVP needed. | ||||||||||
| Live music: SIX on a Thursday Night, The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. NB: tonight's session replaces usual Open Mic'. | ||||||||||
| Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Friday 9 May | ||||||||||
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For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| 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 | |||||||||
| New! Forrest's Family Funfair, Victoria Park, Park Avenue, Deal, 4pm-8pm. Free entry. Reduced price night. | ||||||||||
| Film Season: Queen Christina (USA 1933, dir: Rouben Mamoulian), Kent Museum of the Moving Image, Stanhope Road, Deal, 6.30pm (doors open 5.30pm for drinks, nibbles and cocktails). Admission: free to Kent MOMI annual ticket holders. | details/tickets: website |
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| Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Quiz Night, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal, 7.30pm start (bar open 6.30pm). Teams of up to 6 people; £5 per person. Bring own nibbles. Raising funds for Deal Air Cadets (2235 (Deal) Squadron). | Sue
Fyfe
07976 902009 |
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| The
Bridge - Ahmed Dickinson and Eduardo Martin - Cuba's Celebrated Guitar
Duo, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm.
Tickets: £20. |
website | |||||||||
| Saturday 10 May | ||||||||||
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For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| 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 | |||||||||
| Guide Dogs Tea Party, St George's Hall, High Street, Deal CT14 6EG, 9.30am-12noon. An invitation for everyone to drop in for a cuppa, a slice of home-made cake and to meet the local Guide Dogs. | ||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Craft Fair, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 10am-3pm. Handmade items - plus tea, coffee and cake. Free admission. | ||||||||||
| The Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Play With Cars, Parish Hall, 170 Mongeham Road, Great Mongeham CT14 9LL, 10.15am-11.30am. A car-themed playgroup for toddlers and young children, packed with epic tracks, ride-ons, and hands-on fun. Tickets: child + one adult, £7.95; additional adult, £4.25. | details/booking: website |
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| Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal. For 2- to 5-year-olds. Sessions 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| VE Day 80 Tribute, Deal Radio, 11am-2pm. The local radio station's special program of WWII music with back stories and anecdotes. | website | |||||||||
| Forrest's Family Funfair, Victoria Park, Park Avenue, Deal, 1pm-7pm. Free entry. | ||||||||||
| Deal Repair Cafe, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 2pm-4pm. A free service to help repair electrical goods, toys, bikes, leatherwork, clothing and anything that needs gluing. | ||||||||||
| Guided Tour: Deal Castle, Marine Road, Deal, 2pm. Discover the Castle's history and secrets. Usual admission charges apply. | 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 |
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| Badness
- The UK's Premier SKA tribute, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope
Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Tickets: £25. |
website | |||||||||
| Sunday 11 May | ||||||||||
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For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| UK Garden Day 2025 | details | |||||||||
| Garage Safari, Kingsdown Village, from 9am. The annual sale of surplus household and garden bargains by residents across the village. Monies raised support local good causes. Safari maps on sale on the day at Del's Newsagents. | Rex
Martin
01304 375766 |
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| 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 | |||||||||
| Open Day: Ripple Windmill, off A258 Dover Road, Ringwould, 12noon-4pm. Tea room and garden. Access by footpath from Dover Road; nearest parking at Walmer Court Farmshop and Ringwould layby. Free entry (donations appreciated). | ||||||||||
| Forrest's Family Funfair, Victoria Park, Park Avenue, Deal, 1pm-7pm. Free entry. NB: The funfair is closed Monday 12-Wednesday 18 May and reopens at 4pm on Thursday 15 May. | ||||||||||
| Free Band Concert: Kent Police Band, The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. | see Sunday | |||||||||
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| Events details | More information | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
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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 | ||||||||||
| Community Roots Van Visit, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Information and advice on services and help for cost of living, pensioners and inclusion. | website | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon 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 | |||||||||
| Walmer
Town Council Planning Committee Meeting, Elizabeth House,
32 St Mary's Road, Upper Walmer, 7pm. The meeting is open to the public
- with an opportunity for people to raise concerns and questions on
items on the agenda. |
website | |||||||||
| Deal Family History Society Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), 129 High Street, Deal, 7pm for 7.30pm start. New members welcome. | website | |||||||||
| Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Wednesday 14 May | ||||||||||
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Midday Meetup, Deal Radio, 12noon-2pm. Join Lee Ackers on Deal's
local radio station to publicise activities, events and concerns.
Listen online. |
website |
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| Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 1.15pm-2pm. For 1- to 4-year-olds. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Deal Orchestra Rehearsals, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal. Beginners (Grade 3), 7pm. Grade 4-up, 7.45pm. New members welcome. | 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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| Deal Film Club screening: Mississippi Burning, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 7.30pm (doors open 5pm). The 1988 crime thriller directed by Alan Parker and starring Gene Hackman. Tickets: film club members free; non members £9. | details/tickets: website |
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| St Nicholas Players: A Comedy Double Bill, Ringwould Village Hall, off A258 Dover Road, Ringwould, 7.30pm. Two one act plays: "Keeping Mum" by Barry Blaize and "Last Panto in Little Grimley" by David Tristram. Tickets: £8. | book
seats/tickets:
07386 725350 website |
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| Thursday 15 May | ||||||||||
| Nordic Walking Session, Walmer seafront, 9.30am-10.30am. A free session to try a walking technique that uses poles to work your upper body as well as your legs. Booking required. | details/booking: |
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| Community Roots Van Visit, Deal High Street, Deal, 9.30am-11.30am. Information and advice on services and help for leisure, wellbeing, family and events. | 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 | |||||||||
| 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 |
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| Melody Makers Singing Group, St George's Church Hall, High Street, Deal, 3.30pm-5pm. All welcome. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Forrest's Family Funfair, Victoria Park, Park Avenue, Deal, 4pm-8pm. Free entry. | ||||||||||
|
Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. |
see Thursday | |||||||||
| Live music: Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. This is now a Singers' Night. The originally advertised guest artiste, Huw Williams, will now appear on Thursday 26 June. All are welcome. | website |
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| 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 | |||||||||
| Vagina
Monologues, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal,
7.30pm. Tickets: £16. |
website | |||||||||
| St Nicholas Players: A Comedy Double Bill, Ringwould Village Hall, off A258 Dover Road, Ringwould, 7.30pm. Two one act plays: "Keeping Mum" by Barry Blaize and "Last Panto in Little Grimley" by David Tristram. Tickets: £8. | book
seats/tickets:
07386 725350 website |
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 Pub
Quiz, It's The Real Deal, 15a South Court, Deal CT14 7AF, 7.30pm.
Teams of up to 6 players; £5 per player; please book places.
In support of Deal Pride funds. |
details/booking: |
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| Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Live music: Altered State Jazz presents The Filthy Six Quartet, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8pm (doors open 7pm). Tickets: £18 (booking fee: £1.50). | website | |||||||||
| Friday 16 May | ||||||||||
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For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| 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 | |||||||||
| Forrest's Family Funfair, Victoria Park, Park Avenue, Deal, 4pm-8pm. Free entry. Reduced price night. | ||||||||||
| Film Season: Bombshell (USA 1933, dir: Victor Fleming), Kent Museum of the Moving Image, Stanhope Road, Deal, 6.30pm (doors open 5.30pm for drinks, nibbles and cocktails). Admission: free to Kent MOMI annual ticket holders. | details/tickets: website |
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| Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Sarah
Jane Morris - The Sisterhood - Songs about women and their battles,
The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Tickets:
£27. |
website | |||||||||
| St Nicholas Players: A Comedy Double Bill, Ringwould Village Hall, off A258 Dover Road, Ringwould, 7.30pm. Two one act plays: "Keeping Mum" by Barry Blaize and "Last Panto in Little Grimley" by David Tristram. Tickets: £8. | book
seats/tickets:
07386 725350 website |
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| Saturday 17 May | ||||||||||
|
For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| The Village Indoor Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal. For 2- to 5-year-olds. Sessions 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Forrest's Family Funfair, Victoria Park, Park Avenue, Deal, 1pm-7pm. Free entry. | ||||||||||
| St Nicholas Players: A Comedy Double Bill, Ringwould Village Hall, off A258 Dover Road, Ringwould, 7.30pm. Two one act plays: "Keeping Mum" by Barry Blaize and "Last Panto in Little Grimley" by David Tristram. Tickets: £8. | book
seats/tickets:
07386 725350 website |
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| Sunday 18 May | ||||||||||
|
For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
HERE
|
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| 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 | |||||||||
| Forrest's Family Funfair, Victoria Park, Park Avenue, Deal, 1pm-7pm. Free entry. Final day. | ||||||||||
| Free Band Concert: Alder Valley Brass, The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| The
Royal Ballet and Opera House Live presents Die Walkue, The
Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. An encore screening
of the second chapter of Richard Wagner's Ring Cycle. Tickets: £18. |
website | |||||||||
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| 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 | |||||||||
| Music Bingo, It's The Real Deal, 15a South Court, Deal CT14 7AF, 7.30pm. Cash prize. Entry: £5 per player; please book a table. | details/booking: |
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| Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. | see Monday | |||||||||
| Kingsdown Garden Society Meeting, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 7.30pm for 7.45pm. Tonight: "The English Love Affair with the Iris". New and prospective members welcome. | Jane
Jobey Secretary
01304 381702 |
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| 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 | |||||||||
| Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Wednesday 21 May | ||||||||||
|
Midday Meetup, Deal Radio, 12noon-2pm. Join Lee Ackers on Deal's
local radio station to publicise activities, events and concerns.
Listen online. |
website |
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| Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 1.15pm-2pm. For 1- to 4-year-olds. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Singing for Pleasure, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-3pm. Weekly singing sessions; open to all abilities. | 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 |
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| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Deal Orchestra Rehearsals, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal. Beginners (Grade 3), 7pm. Grade 4-up, 7.45pm. New members welcome. | 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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| Quiz Night, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8pm (doors open 5pm). Fee: £2 per player; email to book team tables. | website | |||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| The
Royal Ballet and Opera House Live presents Ballet to Broadway,
The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 7.30pm. A live screening
of choreographer Christopher Wheeldon's four short works. Tickets:
£18. |
website | |||||||||
| Bingo Session, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, doors open 7pm, eyes down 7.45pm. | see Thursday | |||||||||
| Live music: Gentlemen of Few, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8.30pm (doors open 7.30pm). Tickets: £15 (booking fee: £1.50). | website | |||||||||
| Friday 23 May | ||||||||||
|
For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| 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 | |||||||||
| Film Season: Hamlet (Germany 1921, dir: Svend Gade, Heinz Schall), Kent Museum of the Moving Image, Stanhope Road, Deal, 6.30pm (doors open 5.30pm for drinks, nibbles and cocktails). Admission: free to Kent MOMI annual ticket holders. | details/tickets: website |
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| Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Charity Quiz Night, The Coach, A258 Sandwich Road, Hacklinge CT14 0AT, 6.30pm for 7pm start. Teams of up to 6; £5 per person. Booking required. All proceeds go to: Age Concern Deal, The Sunflower Centre (Sandwich) and St Margaret's Memory Cafe. | details/booking:
01304 617063 |
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| Quirky Quiz Night, The Eagle Tavern, 52 Queen Street, Deal, 8pm. All welcome. | ||||||||||
| Saturday 24 May | ||||||||||
| Kent Schools Summer Half-Term Break starts (Saturday 24 May - Sunday 1 June 2025). | website | |||||||||
|
For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
HERE
|
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| 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 | |||||||||
| Guided Tour: Deal Castle, Marine Road, Deal, 2pm. Discover the Castle's history and secrets. Usual admission charges apply. | see Saturday | |||||||||
| Art Exhibition, Landmark Centre Cafe, High Street, Deal, 5pm-7pm. | ||||||||||
| Deal
Savoyards present Trial By Jury, The Astor Community Theatre,
Stanhope Road, Deal, 7pm. Tickets: £16. |
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| '70s Disco, Royal British Legion (Downs) Social Club, 20 Market Street, Deal, 7pm. Tickets £3 (available from the club). Everyone welcome. | ||||||||||
| Sunday 25 May | ||||||||||
|
For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
HERE
|
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| 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 | |||||||||
| Community Beach Clean, Walmer Castle beach, off Kingsdown Road, Walmer; meet on the beach between the car parks, 9.30am. Regular and new helpers welcome. collection equipment and bags provided. | ||||||||||
| Cinque Ports Scooter Club "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| Colour Run Assault Course Challenge, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Sandwich Road, Sholden, Deal, 10am. An outdoor assault course featuring 30 unique obstacles - in support of the Breast Cancer Now charity. | details/booking: |
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| Garden Party, The Eagle Tavern, 52 Queen Street, Deal, 2pm-9pm. A free family event with barbecue, traditional garden games and karaoke. In support of Deal Pride. | ||||||||||
| Free Band Concert: UK Paper Band, The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. | see Sunday | |||||||||
| Table Top Sale, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 2.30pm-4.30pm. Including china, glassware, cutlery, jewellery, toys, plants, books, new and vintage clothing, bric-a-brac and more. In aid of The Alzheimer's Society. | ||||||||||
| Deal
Savoyards present Trial By Jury, The Astor Community Theatre,
Stanhope Road, Deal, 3pm. Tickets: £16. |
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| Bingo, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal, 7pm for 7.30pm "eyes down". All welcome. | ||||||||||
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| Events details | More information | |||||||||
| Monday 26 May | ||||||||||
|
Spring Bank Holiday Please check regular events with organisers. |
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| HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 10am. Free local walk. | see Monday | |||||||||
| Live music: Ozzie and The Uglies, The Square, Beach Street, Deal, 2pm. | ||||||||||
|
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 | |||||||||
| Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. | see Tuesday | |||||||||
| Wednesday 28 May | ||||||||||
|
Midday Meetup, Deal Radio, 12noon-2pm. Join Lee Ackers on Deal's
local radio station to publicise activities, events and concerns.
Listen online. |
website |
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| 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 | |||||||||
| Deal Orchestra Rehearsals, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal. Beginners (Grade 3), 7pm. Grade 4-up, 7.45pm. New members welcome. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| B. Courageous Meeting, Deal Ability, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm-9pm. Men's support group. | see Wednesday | |||||||||
| Poetry Open Mic', The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 7pm-10pm (doors open 5pm). Free entry; all welcome. | website | |||||||||
| 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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| Deal's
Got Talent #5, The Royal Hotel, Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. Fifth
of five heats to find performers for the Deal Pride Main Stage
2025 on Saturday 12 July. |
details: |
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| 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 | |||||||||
| Live music: Astor Palm Court Orchestra, Trinity Church, Union Road, Deal CT14 6EA, 2pm. Entry (cash): £10. Supporting Age Concern and Sandown Castle Garden. | ||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Save the Children Quiz, Deal Victoria Cricket Club, Court Road, Upper Walmer, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Teams welcome; £2 per person; no booking required. All proceeds benefit the Save the Children Fund. | website | |||||||||
| Deal 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 | |||||||||
| Live music: Last Man Standing, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 8pm (doors open 7.30pm). Tickets: £10 (booking fee: £1). | details/tickets: website |
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| Friday 30 May | ||||||||||
|
For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| 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 | |||||||||
| Film Season: The Lady from Shanghai (USA 1947, dir: Orson Welles), Kent Museum of the Moving Image, Stanhope Road, Deal, 6.30pm (doors open 5.30pm for drinks, nibbles and cocktails). Admission: free to Kent MOMI annual ticket holders. | details/tickets: website |
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| Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. | see Friday | |||||||||
| Open Air Cinema: The Greatest Showman, Deal and Betteshanger Rugby Club, The Drill Field, Canada Road, Walmer CT14 7EQ, 7pm (gates open 5pm). Tickets: adult £12; child £10; family £36; booking fees of £1 apply. | website | |||||||||
| Billy's Big Fun Quiz, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HN, 7pm for 7.30pm start. All welcome; bring your own food. Entrance: £1. |
01304 372080 |
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| Saturday 31 May | ||||||||||
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For Live music
in local pubs CLICK
HERE
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| 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 website |
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| 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: |
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| Silent Disco, The Alma, 126 West Street, Deal CT14 6EB, 7pm-11pm. Tickets: £15. | details/tickets: website |
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| China
Crisis - Y Stop Now Tour, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope
Road, Deal, 7.30pm. Tickets: £31. |
website | |||||||||
| Kent Schools Summer Half-Term Break ends (Saturday 24 May - Sunday 1 June 2025). | website | |||||||||
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Regular Weekly Events in detail |
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| 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 website |
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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 |
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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 |
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Badminton. Friendly fitness and lighthearted games. Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. £1.50 per session. |
website | |||||||||
| KCHFT Choir Meeting, Deal Hospital Gym, London Road, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. A 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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| 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. | ||||||||||
| Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. New members welcome. | Carol
07948 010896 website |
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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. | ||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||
| 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 |
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| Talk It Out Crafters, Deal Angling Club 1919, 13 The Marina, Deal CT14 7NF, 11am-1pm. Social support group providing craft activities - including painting, drawing, colouring, knitting, crochet and sewing. Free refreshments. Meets every Tuesday and Friday. | ||||||||||
| Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm (March to September); 1pm-3pm (October to February). A weekly social group, open to all. Fee: £3 per person (to help cover refreshments and hall hire). | Jane
Banks
01304 373774
07532 109972 |
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| 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 |
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| Knit 1 - Chat Too! Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer CT14 7HX, 2pm-4pm. A group who knit and crochet, raising funds for local charities. |
website |
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| Deal
Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road,
Deal. Weekly sessions (during school term) for a range of musical
interests and abilities. 5pm-6pm: Youth Band (age 8yrs+); 6.30pm-8pm: Community Band (age 12yrs+). |
Cathy
07927 781536 website |
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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). | 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 |
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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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| Every Wednesday | ||||||||||
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| Moo Music Deal and Dover, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR. Parent and baby/toddler music session. Fun singing, moving and playing instruments. Sessions: Mini Moo (for those walking to 5 yrs or siblings), 9.30am; Mixed Moo (ideal for those with more than one child of different ages), 10.30am; and Baby Moo (for newborn - just walking), 11.30am. |
07398 147736 website |
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| Chess Group, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Contact the Library for more details. |
03000 413131 |
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| Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 1.15pm-2pm. Football activities for 18month-5year-old boys and girls. Sessions weekly during term-times. Free taster sessions available. Booking required. | website | |||||||||
| 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 184808e website |
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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 website |
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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). | website | |||||||||
| JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Suitable for all fitness levels with a qualified and experienced personal trainer and group exercise instructor. Limited places; booking required. | Jamie
Fulbrook
07796 691859 website |
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| Adult Tap Dance Class, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 6.30pm-7.30pm. Weekly class. Learn tap moves, rhythms and exercises that progress to fun routines in a relaxed, friendly class. Perfect for newcomers or those wishing to improve. Fee: £8 per session. | 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 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) website |
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| Deal
Orchestra Rehearsals, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street,
Deal. Beginners - Grade 3, 7pm. Grade 4 - Up, 7.45pm. New members and all instruments welcome - flutes, oboes, bassoons, strings, clarinets, guitars, French horns, saxophones, piano, trumpets, percussion, tubas, bass clarinets.... Fee: £1 per session. |
07460 064146 |
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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 366087website |
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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 |
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| 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 website |
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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. | ||||||||||
| Tea and Chat Social, St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould, 2pm-3.30pm. Meets on first Thursday of each month. |
01304 373951 |
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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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| 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
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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. | ||||||||||
| 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 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. | ||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. | ||||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||||
| 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 |
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| 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, 6pm-7.30pm. | Maddie
Cordes
07714 433649 |
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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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| 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). |
07877 806870 website |
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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: website |
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| Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 9.30am-12noon. Pop-in social with refreshments. All welcome. | ||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. Free refreshments. All welcome. |
01304 268847 website |
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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. | ||||||||||
| 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). Free trials available. | 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: bit.ly/3FeQ17p. |
01304 372762 |
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| 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: website |
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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. | ||||||||||
| Cinque Ports Scooter Club Weekly "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. New members welcome. | ||||||||||
| 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:
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| This page was updated on May 21, 2025 |