Arts Groups and Societies for Deal and Walmer
name of club/society activities, time and place of meetings, other details contact for information
Dean Academy of Performing Arts (DAPA) Meet at Goodwin Academy, Mill Road, Deal. Classes include:
"Jolly Tots" dance classes for pre-school and Year R children with ballet, tap and imaginative dance taught in a fun and friendly environment. Jolly Tots classes are free of charge for the first 12-week term. Meet on Wednesdays at 4.15pm, Fridays at 4pm and Saturdays at 9.30am;
Dance and musical theatre classes for children from 3- to 18-years old; and
Adult Ballet classes. We also stage annual shows and provide support for exams and awards.		 Principal of DAPA:
Sarah Dean
07963 029441

website
name of club/society activities, time and place of meetings, other details contact for information
Friday Folk Club, Deal NB: Currently meets on Friday evenings online via Zoom. Meet in the Royal Marines Association Club, 37 The Strand, Walmer, every Friday at 8pm for a singers' night and occasional guest musicians. Sue Watson
01304 360877
name of club/society activities, time and place of meetings, other details contact for information
Handelian Society,
Deal and Walmer 		The last surviving society of its type in the UK, founded as a 'small choral society with affinity towards Handel' in 1946 by Dr James S Hall, an eminent Handelian Scholar. The Society presents three concerts a year, one of which is a Handel Oratorio. Rehearsals: Mondays 7.30pm-9pm in Deal Parochial CofE Primary School Hall, Gladstone Road, Walmer. Carol

07948 010896
website
name of club/society activities, time and place of meetings, other details contact for information
Landmark Show Choir An adult amateur choir open to all who fancy learning and singing songs from all genres including pop and musical theatre. No experience required; just bring your voice. Meets at: The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal and other venues. Call organiser for details. Madeleine Cordes
01304 239055
Life Drawing Group, Deal Art group for professional and experienced amateur artists interested in depicting the human figure. Meet: weekly - in Sea Scout Hall, Marine Road, Walmer on Tuesdays at 10am; and in the Astor Theatre studio, Stanhope Road, Deal on Wednesdays at 7pm. Also hold occasional all-day events. Malcolm Gregory
01304 373752;

website
facebook
name of club/society activities, time and place of meetings, other details contact for information
Railway Swing Band, The The Railway Swing Band features professional and serious amateur musicians living within a 20 mile radius of Deal. Their ages range from 13 to 87 and they have built up a reputation by raising money for local charities. Dave White
01303 264579
website
name of club/society activities, time and place of meetings, other details contact for information
Shepherdswell
Art Group

Meets every Wednesday from 9.15am to 12.15pm in The Village Hall, Cox Hill, Shepherdswell, CT15 7NN. For painters or would-be-painters of all abilities and experience, working in any style or media. Programme includes regular tutorials and feedback by a professional artist. New members warmly welcomed - with free "taster" sessions available.

Michael Burney
07796 237783
website
Singing for Pleasure Meets at two local venues during school term times to learn folk songs from around lhe world; no experience is necessary. Sessions cost £5 and are at:
Salvation Army Church, West Street, Deal, on Tuesdays, 2pm-3pm; and
Walmer Parish Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, on Wednesdays, 2pm-3pm.		 Natasha Greenham
07912 184808
Spooner's
Blues Club		 Meet at The Alma, 126 West Street, Deal CT14 6EB on the second Thursday of the month for live Blues Music sessions. John Spooner
07767 127928
name of club/society activities, time and place of meetings, other details contact for information
Yvonne's
School of Dance

Classes in Ballroom and Latin dance, Held at Ringwould Village Hall, A258 Dover Road, Ringwould on Friday evenings.
5pm-6pm Over 50's Dance Exercise;
7pm-8pm Intermediate Ballroom and Latin;
8pm-9pm Beginners Ballroom and Latin. Class fee: £5; pay as you come.

Yvonne Culverhouse
01227 710869
updated on August 28, 2022
quick links to local
clubs and societies		 arts
Clubs, societies and groups specialising in music, dance, drama, fine arts and creative writing.
civic health
Community groups and charities - including Rotary, Lions, town twinning and regatta. Health, welfare and support groups - including activity classes and clubs for those with disabilities.
leisure sports
Clubs and societies catering for a wide range of hobbies and interests. Youth organisations. Clubs offering sports and fitness training - including football, rugby, tennis, pilates, yoga and martial arts.