| Health and Welfare Groups for Deal and Walmer | ||
| name of club/society | activities, time and place of meetings, other details | contact for information |
| Breastfeeding Support Group, Deal |
Meets: Mondays (except bank holidays), 1pm-3pm, St George's Church, corner of High Street and St George's Road, Deal. Social and support group for breastfeeding mums. Prams and toddlers welcome. Fee: £1.50 to cover hall hire and insurance and unlimited drinks and biscuits. A small charity, linked with the Association of Breastfeeding Mothers. | Chair/Organiser: Candice Roberts e-mail: website |
| Breathe Easy Dover Group |
The British Lung Foundation's "Breathe Easy" local support group is for people in the Dover, Deal and Walmer areas who have, or care for someone with, a lung condition. Meets on the second Thursday of each month from 2pm to 4pm in Whitfield Village Hall, Manley Close, off Sandwich Road, Whitfield, Dover CT16 3LY. Meetings are free and new members are warmly welcomed. |
Chair: Lizzi Stephens 
07981 892 755e-mail: British Lung Foundation
0207 688 5575website |
| British
Red Cross, The |
Meets on Thursdays, 7pm-9pm, at The Exchange, 25 Stanhope Road,
Deal CT14 6AD. Training in life-saving first aid to volunteer
at local events and help people in need. All training and uniform
provided free of charge. |
Chris
Young Volunteering Co-ordinator
0788 580 8441e-mail: |
| name of club/society | activities, time and place of meetings, other details | contact for information |
| Carers Association, Deal | 10 Victoria Road, Deal CT14
7AP Manager: Tricia Cole. |
01304 364637 e-mail: |
| name of club/society | activities, time and place of meetings, other details | contact for information |
| Deal
Versus Arthritis (formerly Arthritis Care) |
Meets fourth Saturday of each month, 2pm, at the Deal Centre, Park Street, Deal. Provides information, social meetings and outings for people with arthritis in the Deal and Walmer area. |
07891 162257 website |
| Daddy Cool Club | Meets: second and fourth Saturday in the month, 10am-12noon, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal. A fathers and toddlers group which includes breakfast. | Paula
Moorhouse
01304 389165 |
| Deal and District Strokes |
Meets in North Deal Community Centre, Golf Road, Deal, on the first Friday in the month from 2pm to 4pm. A social support group for stroke survivors, their carers, family members and friends for fun and friendship. Full calendar of events includes visiting speakers and interesting topics, additional outings to places of interest and meals out. New members and volunteer helpers welcome. |
Coordinator
07584 044122 e-mail: website |
| Deal Centre | A meeting place for all people, aged over 50, both active and frail at 3 Park Street, Deal. |
01304 372608 |
| Diabetes UK (Deal and Walmer Branch) | Advisory and social group for diabetics and their carers. Meet St Andrews Church, West Street, Deal on first Wednesday each month (except July and August), 7.30pm. |
Diana Meredith
01304 364804 |
| Deal Visually Impaired Friendship Club | Meets at St Andrew's Church Hall, West Street, Deal on alternate Wednesdays. Provides support for the visually impaired and offers a programme of interesting speakers and entertainers. | Secretary Susan Hutchins
01304 449585 |
| name of club/society | activities, time and place of meetings, other details | contact for information |
| Food Bank, Deal Area | Deal
Area Foodbank operates from Unit C4, Western Road, Deal CT14
6PJ. For details of how the scheme works and distribution outlets, see their website. |
01304 728428 e-mail: website |
| name of club/society | activities, time and place of meetings, other details | contact for information |
| Mindfulness Group, Deal | Meets: St Nicholas Church, London Road, Sholden on Wednesdays at 7.30pm. Mindfulness is a help for anybody who may struggle from time to time with anxiety or stress. New members are always welcome. | |
| Mothers and Toddlers' Group, Walmer | Meets: Walmer Chapel, Station Road, Walmer, every Thursday in school term at 9.30am to 11.30am. Adults and toddlers meeting together. | Ruth
Kington
01304 372607 |
| name of club/society | activities, time and place of meetings, other details | contact for information |
| National Childbirth Trust | Local "White Cliffs" branch of this national organisation which helps provide a support network for new parents. | Liz
01304 611707 |
| name of club/society | activities, time and place of meetings, other details | contact for information |
| Pathfinders Club, Deal | Meet Godric
Centre St. Richards Road, Deal; every Tuesday (6pm-8pm). Social
and recreational facility for people with mental health and learning
disabilities (age 18+). Activities include table tennis, snooker, cards, scrabble and other board games - plus an opportunity to chat and make friends. 30p per session, includes tea/coffee/biscuits. |
Secretary/Organiser Mrs Pat Winder 11 Vicarage Lane, Sholden, Deal CT14 0AN e-mail:
07779 945830 |
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| Speaking Up Group, Deal | A forum for people with disabilities or learning difficulties and their families and friends to seek practical improvements in local problem areas. Meets Fridays 10am-12noon in the Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal. | Chrissie
07980 114001 e-mail: |
| name of club/society | activities, time and place of meetings, other details | contact for information |
| Talk
It Out Well-being Centre |
A support facility for people experiencing depression and related problems; and also for their families or carers. Available at Deal Ability Community Centre, 43 Victoria Road, Deal. Open: 11am-1pm Mondays-Fridays; and 2pm-4pm Wednesdays. Also first Tuesday in the month, 6pm-8pm. | Tracy
Carr
07923 096273 |
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| Volunteering Centre, Deal | 26 Victoria Road, Deal CT14 7BJ. more information |
01304 380513 |
| updated on January 20, 2024 | ||