September 2024
Quick links to events in September
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Sunday 29		 Monday 30
VISITOR ATTRACTIONS
Local visitor attractions More information
Deal Castle open to the public, every day in September, 10am-6pm. 01304 372762
see website
Walmer Castle and Gardens, Kingsdown Road, Walmer CT14 7LJ. Open to the public every day in September, 10am-5pm. 01304 364288
see website

Deal Timeball Tower, Victoria Parade, Deal CT14 7BP. Open every day in September (except Mondays and Tuesdays): 11.30am-4.30pm.

 01304 360897
(only when open)
see website
Deal Maritime and Local History Museum, 22 St George's Road, Deal. Open: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 1pm-4pm. 01304 372098

see website
Kent Museum of the Moving Image, 41 Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AD. Open all year: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays, 11am-5pm. Admission: adult £7; concessions £6; under 16yrs £4. 01304 239515

see 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
Betteshanger Country Park events Betteshanger events
Live music listing for Deal on Facebook Local live music
 
DAY-BY-DAY EVENTS IN WALMER AND DEAL
Quick links to events in September
Sunday 1 Monday 2 -
Sunday 8		 Monday 9 -
Sunday 15
Monday 16 -
Sunday 22		 Monday 23 -
Sunday 29		 Monday 30
Events details More information
September: special events and amenities
Talk It Out Wellbeing Support, Deal Ability, Victoria Road, Deal. For people experiencing depression and related problems. Open: Mondays-Fridays 11am-1pm; and Wednesdays 2pm-4pm. Also 6pm-8pm on first Tuesday of each month. Tracy Carr
07923 096273
 
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Regular weekly events are shown in brief in the
"day-by-day" listings with a day link to click for more details.
"One off" events details are simply included in the listings.
 
Sunday 1 September
Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. see Sunday
Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 9am for 9.30am set off. see Sunday
Cinque Ports Scooter Club "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. see Sunday
Deal Food and Drink Festival, Seafront Promenade, facing Deal Castle, 10am-6pm. Final day. See website
Blessing of the Lifeboats, RNLI Lifeboat Station, The Strand, Walmer, 11am. All welcome. Refreshments in St Saviours, facing the Lifeboat Station. facebook
Live music: Miami Vice, The Landmark Bar, 129 High Street, Deal, 2pm. facebook
Free Band Concert: Hythe Town Band, The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. see Sunday
Ringwould History Walk, meet outside St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould at 3pm. A 90-minute stroll round the village to learn something of its history (weather permitting). Free (donation appreciated); all welcome. Jean Winn
01304 361030
Live music: Atomic Ginge, CinCin Bar, 15a South Court, Deal, 4pm. Classic and Modern Rock. facebook
Live music: Broken, The Sportsman, 23 The Street, Sholden, 4pm. facebook
Live music: The Blue Bottle Club Duo, The Lighthouse, 50 The Strand, Walmer, 6pm (pub open from 12noon). Jake Alexander Stevens and Felix Vandeslous perform a mixture of old time jazz and Western swing. Free entry. See website
Live music: As Is Now, The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 6.30pm. facebook
Events details More information
Monday 2 September
Kent Local Schools' Autumn Term begins today, Monday 2 September, and ends Friday 25 October. Details:
 KCC website
HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 9.45am for 10am start. Free local walk. see Monday

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

 see Monday
Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. New members welcome. see Monday
Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). 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 3 September
Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. see Tuesday
Knitting for the Needy meeting, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. Plus Sale of Knitted Goods - raising funds for Friends of Deal Hospital. see Tuesday
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. see Tuesday
 
Wednesday 4 September
Singing for Pleasure, The Deal Centre, 3 Park Street, Deal, 1.30pm-3pm. Informal singing group; new members welcome. Every Wednesday. 01304 372608
facebook
Play and Stay, Golf Road Centre, North Deal, 1.30pm-3pm. Parent and toddler activities session. (Operates school term time only.) see Wednesday
Tea and Chat Social, St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould, 2pm. Tea and cake, chat, quizzes and other activities. Everyone welcome. Admission: £1.50. Jean Winn
01304 361030
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
Adult Tap Dance Class, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 6.30pm-7.30pm. Weekly class - for newcomers and those wishing to improve. Fee: £8 per session. website
facebook
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Regular and new members welcome. see Wednesday
 
Thursday 5 September
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
Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. see Thursday
Tea and Chat Social, St Nicholas Church, Church Lane, Ringwould, 2pm. Tea and cake, chat, quizzes and other activities. Everyone welcome. Admission: £1.50. Jean Winn
01304 361030
Clean Up Crew, Deal Rail Station, 2.30pm. Voluntary litter pick and tidy up in the Station area. New helpers welcome. Meets first and third Thursdays each month.
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. see Thursday
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. All enthusiasts welcome.
See website
facebook
Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). see Thursday
Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Thursday
 
Friday 6 September
Froglets Play Group, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon. For 0 to 5-year-olds. see Friday
Coffee and Chat, Salvation Army, West Street, Deal, 10.30am-12noon. Teas, coffees, cool drinks and biscuits. Friendly company and great prices. All welcome. facebook
Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. see Friday

Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), 129 High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. Fancy joining this popular singing group? Free taster session; see facebook for details --->.

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Saturday 7 September
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
Family History Research Help, The Landmark Centre (Diane Nash room), 129 High Street, Deal, 10am-12noon. Free advice session by members of the Deal Branch of the Kent Family History Society. See website
The Village Community Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. see Saturday

Friends of Kent Churches
 Ride and Stride 2024
NB: subject to confirmation.
A sponsored challenge to visit as many churches as possible on the day by bike or on foot. Open to all, with 50% of money raised going to the church or chapel of your choice and the other 50% going to help the most needy churches and chapels in Kent.
Local participating churches, open 10am-4pm:
DEAL
St George The Martyr, St George’s Road;
St Thomas, Blenheim Road;
St Andrew, St Andrews Road;
St John the Evangelist, St Richard’s Road;
St Leonard, Rectory Road;
St Richard, Mill Hill; and
Trinity Church, Union Road.
WALMER
 Blessed Mary of Walmer, Church Street;
Chapel of The Sacred Heart, 318 Dover Road;
St Mary the Virgin, St Clare Road;
St Saviour, The Strand; and
Baptist Church, Dover Road/Kelvedon Road junction;
Walmer Chapel, Station Road.
GREAT MONGEHAM
St Martin, Church Hill.
KINGSDOWN
St John Evangelist, Upper Street.
RINGWOULD
St Nicholas, Church Lane.
RIPPLE
St Mary the Virgin, Church Lane.
SHOLDEN
St Nicholas, London Road.

More details/sponsorship forms:
See website
Heritage Open Days events:
NB: subject to confirmation.
Most of the churches in the above "Ride and Stride" listing are participating in the Deal and Walmer Local Heritage event.
Other Heritage Open Day events include:
Blessed St Mary Church, Church Street, Walmer, 10am-4pm. Addelam History Research Group's Exhibition on the old village of Upper Walmer from about 1840.
Deal Museum, 22 St George's Road, Deal CT14 6BA, 1pm-4pm.
Kent Mining Museum, Betteshanger Park, 9.30am-4pm.
Walmer Court Medieval Manor House, Church Street, Walmer, 10.30am-3.30pm.
For details, see the Heritage Open Days website -->		 See website
Deal Philatelic Society Monthly Meeting, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 4pm-6pm. Alan Buckman
01304 367711
 
Sunday 8 September
Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. see Sunday
Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 9am for 9.30am set off. see Sunday
Cinque Ports Scooter Club "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. see Sunday
Heritage Open Days events:
NB: subject to confirmation.
Deal Museum, 22 St George's Road, Deal CT14 6BA, 1pm-4pm.
Kent Mining Museum, Betteshanger Park, 9.30am-4pm.
St John's Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown CT14 8BJ, 10am-12noon.
Walmer Lifeboat Station, The Strand, Walmer, 8.30am-12.30pm.
For details, see the Heritage Open Days website --> 		website
Free Band Concert: Kent Police Band, The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. see Sunday
Chill Out Zone Youth Club, St Richard's Church, 163 Mill Hill, Deal, 3pm-5pm. A place for young people (7-16 years) to hang out, play games and get a meal. Second and fourth Sunday every month. facebook
Events details More information
Monday 9 September
HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 9.45am for 10am start. 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
Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. New members welcome. see Monday
Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). 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 10 September
Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. see Tuesday
Knitting for the Needy meeting, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. see Tuesday
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. see Tuesday
Deal Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal. Weekly sessions (during school term) for wide range of musical interests and abilities. For details and times, click the link. 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
 
Wednesday 11 September
Singing for Pleasure, The Deal Centre, 3 Park Street, Deal, 1.30pm-3pm. Informal singing group; new members welcome. Every Wednesday. 01304 372608
facebook
Play and Stay, Golf Road Centre, North Deal, 1.30pm-3pm. Parent and toddler activities session. (Operates school term time only.) see Wednesday
JFit Fitness Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer 6pm-6.45pm. Covid safe. Limited places; booking required. see Wednesday
Adult Tap Dance Class, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 6.30pm-7.30pm. see Wednesday
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Regular and new members welcome. see Wednesday
 
Thursday 12 September
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
Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. see Thursday
Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. 01304 239199
facebook
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. see Thursday
Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). see Thursday
Open Mic' Night, The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. facebook
Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Thursday
 
Friday 13 September
Froglets Play Group, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon. For 0 to 5-year-olds. see Friday
MiniStrikers/Megastrikers Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 10.05am-10.45am and 11.05am-11.45am. see Friday
Coffee and Chat, Salvation Army, West Street, Deal, 10.30am-12noon. Teas, coffees, cool drinks and biscuits. Friendly company and great prices. All welcome. facebook
Deal and Walmer Chess Club Meeting, The Royal Marines Association Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4pm. First meeting after Summer break. see Friday
Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. see Friday
The Rosamond Club Meeting, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. Ladies social activity group. Meets on third Friday of each month. New members welcome. 07563 525159
Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. see Friday
Deal Camcorder Club Meeting, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7.30pm. New members welcome. Meets on second and fourth Thursdays in the month. 01304 825943
 
Saturday 14 September
Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-2pm. see Saturday
Seafront Parkrun, starts on seafront area facing The Beach, Walmer, 9am. Plus start of new "easy introduction" sessions for beginners. see Saturday
Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. see Saturday
Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. Social hub with free refreshments. All welcome. facebook
The Village Community Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. see Saturday
Heritage Open Days events:
NB: subject to confirmation.
The following buildings will be open to the public:
Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal CT14 6AB, 1pm-4pm.
Convent of our Lady of the Missions, Beech Court, 86 Rectory Road, Deal CT14 9NB, 12noon-4pm.
Deal Cemetery Chapel, Hamilton Road, Deal CT14 9BH, 10am-4pm.
Deal Museum, 22 St George's Road, Deal CT14 6BA, 1pm-4pm;
Deal Town Hall, High Street, Deal CT14 6TR, 10am-2pm.
Deal Community History Hub, Deal Rail Station CT14 6HD, 10am-2pm.
Deal Masonic Hall, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm.
Deal Timeball Tower, Victoria Parade, Deal, 11.30am-4.30pm.
History Project Guided Walk, Deal Railway Station, Deal CT14 6HD, 10am. History of the station from its opening in 1847.
Sandown Castle, North end of Sandown Road, Deal, 10am-12noon.
For details, see the Heritage Open Days website --> 		See website
Deal Repair Cafe, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 11am-1pm. Free expert help to repair and restore a range of items including small electricals, leather goods, bicycles and anything that needs glueing or sewing. Held on second Saturday each month in various local community halls. facebook
 
Sunday 15 September
Deal Braderie, Deal High Street (between Stanhope Road and Water Street junctions), 8.30am-4pm. Return of the annual street fair selling antiques, bric-a-brac, vintage clothing/ jewellery, plants, books, memorabilia and crafts goods. See website
Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. see Sunday
Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 9am for 9.30am set off. see Sunday
Community Beach Clean, meet Deal Pier, off Beach Street, Deal, 9.30am. Regular and new supporters welcome; collection equipment and bags provided. See website
Cinque Ports Scooter Club "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. see Sunday

Heritage Open Days events:
NB: subject to confirmation.
 The following sites will be open to the public:
The Captain's Garden, opposite Deal Castle, Victoria Road, Deal CT14 7BA, 10am-2pm.
Deal Museum, 22 St George's Road, Deal CT14 6BA, 1pm-4pm.
Royal Marine's Heritage Trail, from The Captain's Garden, 10am. A two-hour guided walk recalling the history of the Royal Marines in Deal from 1665 to I996.
Walmer Lifeboat Station, The Strand, Walmer, 8.30am-12.30pm.
For details, see the Heritage Open Days website -->

 See website
Free Band Concert: Faversham Mission Brass, The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. see Sunday
Events details More information
Monday 16 September
HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 9.45am for 10am start. 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
Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. New members welcome. see Monday
Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). 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 17 September
Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. see Tuesday
Knitting for the Needy meeting, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. see Tuesday
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. see Tuesday
Deal Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal. Weekly sessions (during school term) for wide range of musical interests and abilities. For details and times, click the link. see Tuesday
Kick Boxercise, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 6.30pm-8pm. Self defence and fitness session for adults and over-14's. Tim
07984 883118
 
Wednesday 18 September
Moo Music Deal and Dover, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR, from 9.30am. Parent and baby/toddler music session. Fun singing, moving and playing instruments. Sessions include: Mini Moo (for those walking to 5 yrs or siblings), Moo Brew (a social time for families to meet each other and share support) and Baby Moo (for newborn - just walking). Continues Wednesday mornings during term time. 07398 147736
See website
facebook
Play and Stay, Golf Road Centre, North Deal, 1.30pm-3pm. Parent and toddler activities session. (Operates school term time only.) 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. Trial sessions available. see Wednesday
Adult Tap Dance Class, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 6.30pm-7.30pm. see Wednesday
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Regular and new members welcome. see Wednesday
 
Thursday 19 September
Mother and Toddlers Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. see Thursday
Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. see Thursday
Clean Up Crew, Deal Rail Station, 2.30pm. Voluntary litter pick and tidy up in the Station area. New helpers welcome. Meets first and third Thursdays each month.
Golf Road Get-together, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 7pm-9pm. Weekly social evening for everyone in the local area. Entry: £5. 01304 239199
facebook
Live music: Deal Folk Club Meeting, St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal CT14 6DZ, 7pm-10pm. Tonight: Tom McConville. All are welcome. Admission: £8. See website
Deal Camcorder Club Meeting, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7.30pm. New members welcome. Meets on second and fourth Thursdays in the month. 01304 825943
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. see Thursday
Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). see Thursday
Open Mic', The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. facebook
Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Thursday
 
Friday 20 September
Froglets Play Group, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon. For 0 to 5-year-olds. see Friday
MiniStrikers/Megastrikers Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 10.05am-10.45am and 11.05am-11.45am. see Friday
Coffee and Chat, Salvation Army, West Street, Deal, 10.30am-12.30pm. Teas, coffees, cool drinks and biscuits. Friendly company and great prices. All welcome. facebook
Deal and Walmer Chess Club Meeting + AGM, The Royal Marines Association Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-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 21 September
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
Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. see Saturday
Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. Social hub with free refreshments. All welcome. facebook
The Village Community Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. see Saturday
 
Sunday 22 September
Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. see Sunday
Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 9am for 9.30am set off. see Sunday
Cinque Ports Scooter Club "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. see Sunday
Ripple Mill Open Day, Ripple Mill, off A258 Dover Road, Ringwould CT14 8HD, 12noon-4pm. An opportunity to visit the mill, built in 1810 and now fully restored. Free entry (donations welcome). See website
Free Band Concert: Invicta Jazz Orchestra, The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. see Sunday
Chill Out Zone Youth Club, St Richard's Church, 163 Mill Hill, Deal, 3pm-5pm. A place for young people (7-16 years) to hang out, play games and get a meal. Second and fourth Sunday every month. facebook
Bingo, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal, 7pm. Entry: 20p; book of six £2.40. facebook
 
Events details More information
Monday 23 September
HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 9.45am for 10am start. 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
Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. New members welcome. see Monday
Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). 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 24 September
Support and Advice Session, MK Cafe and Restaurant, Caesar Court, Mongeham Road, Deal, 10am-11am. A free monthly drop-in event offering expert help on welfare benefits, debt advice, anxiety, loneliness and coping with daily living tasks. facebook
Kingsdown Social Group, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. All welcome. see Tuesday
Knitting for the Needy meeting, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. see Tuesday
Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group. see Tuesday
Deal Music and Arts Music Centre, Goodwin Academy, Hamilton Road, Deal. Weekly sessions (during school term) for wide range of musical interests and abilities. For details and times, click the link. see Tuesday
Kick Boxercise, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 6.30pm-8pm. Self defence and fitness session for adults and over-14's. Tim
07984 883118
 
Wednesday 25 September
Moo Music Deal and Dover, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR, from 9.30am. Parent and baby/toddler music and movement sessions. see Wednesday
Play and Stay, Golf Road Centre, North Deal, 1.30pm-3pm. Parent and toddler activities session. (Operates school term time only.) see Wednesday

Deal Rheumatology Education and Support Group Meeting, The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal, 3pm-5pm. Social and support group for those living with inflammatory arthritis; meet others, share experiences and chat over 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
Adult Tap Dance Class, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 6.30pm-7.30pm. see Wednesday
Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, The Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 7NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Regular and new members welcome. see Wednesday
 
Thursday 26 September
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
Tadpoles Group Meeting, St George's Church extension, High Street, Deal, 11am-1pm. For pregnant parents and parents/carers of pre-walkers. see Thursday
Live music: Astor Palm Court Orchestra, Deal Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 2pm. Tickets: £10, available on the door or in advance by text and email. 07772 964069

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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 Camcorder Club Meeting, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, 7.30pm. New members welcome. Meets on second and fourth Thursdays in the month. 01304 825943
Deal and District Motorcycle Club Meeting, The Sportsman public house, 23 The Street, Sholden CT14 0AL, 7.30pm. see Thursday
Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). see Thursday
Open Mic' Night, The Port Arms, 10 Beach Street, Deal, 7.30pm. facebook
Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Thursday
 
Friday 27 September
Froglets Play Group, St Richard's Church, Mill Hill, Deal, 10am-12noon. For 0 to 5-year-olds. see Friday
MiniStrikers/Megastrikers Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH, 10.05am-10.45am and 11.05am-11.45am. see Friday
Coffee and Chat, Salvation Army, West Street, Deal, 10.30am-12noon. Teas, coffees, cool drinks and biscuits. Friendly company and great prices. All welcome. facebook
Deal and Walmer Chess Club Meeting, The Royal Marines Association Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-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 28 September
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
Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. see Saturday
Coffee Morning at The Welcome Café, St Saviour's Church, The Strand, Walmer, 10am-12noon. All welcome.  
The Village Community 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
 
Sunday 29 September
Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. see Sunday
Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal, 9am for 9.30am set off. see Sunday
Cinque Ports Scooter Club "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance 9.30am, set off 10am. see Sunday
Free Band Concert: Betteshanger Colliery Welfare Band, The Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, 2.30pm. see Sunday
Chill Out Zone Youth Club, St Richard's Church, 163 Mill Hill, Deal, 3pm-5pm. A place for young people (7-16 years) to hang out, play games and get a meal. Second and fourth Sunday every month. facebook
Bingo, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal, 7pm. Entry: 20p; book of six £2.40. facebook
 
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Monday 30 September
HealthWalk: Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 9.45am for 10am start. Free local walk. see Monday

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

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

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Deal and Walmer Handelian Choral Society Rehearsal, Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer, 7.30pm-9pm. New members welcome. see Monday
Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). see Monday
Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. see Monday
 
Regular Weekly Events in detail
Every Monday
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HealthWalk: from Betteshanger Village Social Club, off Circular Road, Betteshanger, CT14 0LT, 9.45am for 10am start; duration 90mins. Free local walk - ideal those who wish to be more active. No need to book, just turn up. Howard
01304 612018
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Nature Into Art Class, The Golf Road Centre, 28 Golf Road, Deal, 10am-12.30pm. A 10-week art course concentrating on the natural world and the use of ink, coloured pencil, pastel, graphite, watercolour, acrylic and mixed media; with demonstrations and one-to-one help. Helen Hanson

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

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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. Admission £1. Every Monday and Thursday. 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
Every Tuesday
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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
Knitting for the Needy weekly meeting, Walmer Baptist Church, Kelvedon Road entrance, off Dover Road, Walmer, 2pm-4pm. A knitting circle making items for babies/children in South Africa and the Ukraine. 01304 364216
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Kingpin Crafters Meeting, Kingsdown Golf Club, The Leas, Kingsdown, 2pm-4pm. Craft group; meets weekly; new members welcome. Masheeda Downing
07542 554297
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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Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. Meets Tuesdays and Fridays. Friendly club - for all abilities. Simon Read
01304 366605
Every Wednesday
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Moo Music Deal and Dover, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal CT14 9HR, from 9.30am. Parent and baby/toddler music session. Fun singing, moving and playing instruments. Sessions include: Mini Moo (for those walking to 5 yrs or siblings), Moo Brew (a social time for families to meet each other and share support) and Baby Moo (for newborn - just walking). Meets Wednesdays during term time. 07398 147736
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Deal Botanical Coloured Pencil Group, The Golf Road Centre, 28 Golf Road, Deal, 10am-12.30pm. Friendly group for experienced artists and beginners interested in botanical coloured pencil work. 10-week term. Helen Hanson

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Play and Stay, Golf Road Centre, North Deal, 1.30pm-3pm. Weekly (term time) parent and toddler social and activities session. Fee: £2. facebook
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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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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Deal and District Camera Club Meeting, Deal Walmer Kingsdown Rowing Club, The Marina, Deal CT14 6NG, 7pm for 7.30pm start. Meet weekly throughout the year - except for the months of July and August. New members welcome. Mary Venables
(Secretary)
01304 366087

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Every Thursday
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Walmer Mothers and Toddlers' Group, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Walmer, 9.30am-11.30am. Meets Thursdays (during school term). 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
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
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. All enthusiasts welcome. From September 2022, meet on every Thursday.
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Adult Tap Dance Class, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.30pm. Weekly classes; all levels welcome; but places limited to ensure covid safety. Jan Clark
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Bingo Session, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, off Mill Hill, Deal, 7.30pm (doors open 6.30pm). Every Monday and Thursday. facebook
Give It A Go Bingo, St Leonard's Hall, Rectory Road, Upper Deal, eyes down 7.45pm, doors open 7pm. All welcome. Every Monday and Thursday. facebook
Every Friday
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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. facebook
MiniStrikers/Megastrikers Session, Walmer Parish Hall, 131 Dover Road, Walmer CT14 7JH. Session #1: 10.05am-10.45am.
Session #2: 11.05am-11.45am.
Weekly football-themed classes for 2- to 5-year-olds. Monthly subscription fee. Booking required. 		See website
Deal and Walmer Chess Club Meeting, The Royal Marines Association Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4pm. New members and beginners welcome. Michael Burney
07796 237783
Ace Bridge Club Deal Meeting, The Downs Sailing Club, The Strand, Walmer, 1.30pm-4.30pm. Duplicate Bridge. New members welcome; see website for details. See website
Landmark Show Choir Meeting, The Landmark Centre (Cleary Room), High Street, Deal, 6pm-7.30pm. Maddie Cordes
07714 433649
Walmer Badminton Club, Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 7.45pm-9.15pm. Meets Tuesdays and Fridays. Friendly club - for all abilities. Simon Read
01304 366605
Every Saturday
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Deal General Market, Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal, 8am-2pm (April to October); 9am-2pm (November to March). 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:
See website
Coffee Morning, Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Upper Walmer, 10am-12noon. Free refreshments. All welcome. 01304 268847
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The Village Community Market, The Warehouse, Sondes Road, Deal, 10am-4pm. An indoor market with over 26 stalls offering a range of goods including florist, cakes, upholstery and vintage clothing. facebook
Tots Football Fun, Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal. Football activities for for 2- to 5-year-old boys and girls. Sessions at 10.15am-11am and 11am-11.45am (weekly during term-times). Free taster sessions available. Booking required. See website
Guided Tour: Deal Castle, Marine Road, Deal, 11am. Discover the Castle's history and secrets. Entry: adult £9, child (5-17years) £5.40, concessions £8.10; family tickets available; English Heritage members, free. 01304 372762
 
Every Sunday
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Junior Parkrun, Betteshanger Country Park, off A258 Deal-Sandwich Road, Sholden, nr Deal, 9am. A 2k timed run for juniors only (4-14 year olds); every Sunday. Free - but registration required. Details and registration form:
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Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Sunday "Ride Out", meet outside Tides Leisure Centre, Park Avenue, Deal CT14 9UU, 9am for 9.30am set off. facebook
Cinque Ports Scooter Club Weekly "Ride-out", meet Deal Pier entrance, 9.30am for 10am set off. 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 12noon 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 March 27, 2024