What's On
May 2010
| 22nd March- 3rd May |
Re-opening WCCG Spring Exhibition |
| Following our refit, the White Cliffs Creatives' Guild put on their second spring show at the Charlton Arts Centre, featuring paintings, photography and sculptures by local artists. Open Mondays to Saturdays, from 10 till 4, at the Charlton Art Centre, situated above the Charlton Shopping Centre, High St., Dover. 01304 208557. Admission is free. There is also a permanent display and sales of artwork, prints, jewellery, cards and gifts in the Project space as part of the "Crafted in Kent" initiative. | |
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White Cliffs Creatives' Guild at the Charlton Art Centre, Dover
Contact: A. Luckett, M.Tedder, S.Simmons Tel: 01304 208557 E-mail: secretary@wccg.org.uk Website: http://www.wccg.org.uk |
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| 1st-3rd | Art Exhibition & Sale |
| Over 500 exhibits from local artists for sale (or just to admire!). Admission £1 includes catalogue. Home made lunches and refreshments available. Family Treasure Hunt. Village Gardens will also be open on the Sunday. Venue: St Nicholas Church, Ash, CT3 2EN Sat 1st May/Mon 3rd May 10am-6pm. Sun 2nd May 12-6pm | |
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Friends of St Nicholas Church, Ash
Contact: Hazel Howard Tel: 01304 813087 Website: http://www.s8nicholas.org.uk/ |
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| 2nd | Organ Concert |
| 3.00pm Celebrating the 190th anniversary of the historic Unitarian Chapel (Grade II Listed) in Adrian Street, Dover, with a range of music from the 17th century onwards, on the G M Holdich pipe organ (1855) and keyboard. Admission by voluntary donation. Public parking nearby. Disabled access and parking. Refreshments. | |
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Unitarian Church
Contact: Jean Durban: Information Tel: 01303 276916 E-mail: jeandurban@btinternet.com Website: http://unitarians.org.uk/dover |
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| 3rd | Walmer Green Spring Brocante |
| Antiques, Collectables, Craft Fair from 8am- 4pm on Walmer Green, near Deal. For more information please visit website www.walmercouncil.co.uk | |
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Dover Visitor Information Centre
Tel: 01304 205108 E-mail: tic@doveruk.com Website: http://www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk |
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| 3rd-31st | A Taste of India |
| We are pleased to host an exhibition of works by international artist Mrs. P. Jain. From florals to figures, abstracts to design, this is a beautiful exhibition, well worth the visit. Open Mondays to Saturdays, from 10 till 4, at the Charlton Art Centre, situated above the Charlton Shopping Centre, High St., Dover. Admission is free. There is also a permanent display and sales of artwork, prints, jewellery, cards and gifts in the Project space as part of the "Crafted in Kent" initiative | |
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White Cliffs Creatives' Guild at the Charlton Art Centre, Dover
Contact: A. Luckett, M.Tedder, S.Simmons Tel: 01304 208557 E-mail: secretary@wccg.org.uk Website: http://www.wccg.org.uk |
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| 5th | Beresford String Quartet |
| Programme of music includes Haydn, Borodin, Schubert, Mozart and Gershwin. Concert starts at 7.30pm in the School Hall, Dover Grammer School For Boys. Admission Adults: £5 Students: £2 ( including refreshments ) Tel: 01304 206117 | |
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Dover Visitor Information Centre
Tel: 01304 205108 E-mail: tic@doveruk.com Website: http://www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk |
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| 6th | Small Group Photoshop Evening |
| Photoshop Techniques in Small Groups | |
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Gateway Camera Club
Contact: Mik Jones Tel: 01304 225589 E-mail: john.clarke7@tiscali.co.uk |
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| 8th-9th | Plant Fair Weekend |
| Time: 10am – 4pm Cost: Free. Normal Car Park fees apply. Description: Step into spring at the White Cliffs Plant Fair. A marquee at the Visitor Centre will contain thousands of plants to tempt your green fingers, grown especially by our dedicated volunteer growers. Other stalls include tombola and second hand books. | |
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The National Trust
Contact: Visitor Centre Tel: 01304 202756 E-mail: whitecliffs@nationaltrust.org.uk Website: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/whitecliffs |
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| 8th | FAMILY DAY AT DOVER MUSEUM |
| Adults and children alike can come along and try a variety of games from Connect 4 to Battleships, Ludo to Tiddlywinks. Drop in anytime between 10.00 - 16.30. For families from outside the DDC area normal admission rates of £3 per adult and £2 per child, student & senior apply. There is NO extra charge for the workshop. For DDC residents entry to the Museum is FREE, proof of address is required. For more information please contact: Kim Norton Tel: 01304 201066 Email:museumeducation@dover.gov.uk | |
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Dover Museum
Contact: Miss Kim Norton Tel: 01304 216885 E-mail: kim.norton@dover.gov.uk Website: http://www.dovermuseum.co.uk |
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| 8th-9th | Open Weekend |
| A recruitment weekend for prospective bowlers is to be held on Saturday May 8th and Sunday May 9th 2010, from 2.00 pm at the Bowls Club, Kingsdown Road. All are welcome. | |
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St Margarets Bowls Club
Contact: Hon.Sec Mrs J Burville Tel: 01304 853267 E-mail: pj.burville@btinternet.com |
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| 8th | Open Day |
| The club will open at 11am to encourage people interested in taking up this sport.Come along and enjoy the fun. | |
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Dover Bowling Club
Contact: Mr P Gretton Tel: 01304 210654 E-mail: h.funnell@btinternet.com |
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| 9th | The Tri-Hospice Cycle Challenge |
| The Tri- Hospice Cycle Challenge is a 70 mile route starting at pilgrims Hospice in either Canterbury,Ashford or Thanet Hospices, and taking in all three sites.The Tri Hospice Cycle Challenge will have staggered departures from 8am. Join Olympic Gold Medalist Jamie Staff and set yourself a personal challenge, cycle in memory of someone, have a day out out with your colleagues or even compete with local buisinesses .Price info: Tickets are £25 for all participants.Pre event registration is essential as places are limited. Book online at www.pilgrimscyclechallenge.org | |
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| 11th | FARMERS MARKET |
| AWARD WINNINGCAPEL-LE-FERNE FARMERS MARKETESTABLISHED SINCE 2003 EVERY TUESDAY 10 A.M. TO 12.30 P.M. IN THE VILLAGE HALLLOCAL PRODUCE:- FISH, MEAT, EGGS, BREAD, CAKES, PIES, VEGETABLES, FRUIT, PRESERVES, DELICATESSEN, ASIAN & ITALIAN SPECIALITIES, DESSERTS, CHOCOLATES, CRAFT, DOG BISCUITS, PLANTS ETC. AN AVERAGE OF 20 STALLS EVERY WEEK. VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION www.capel-le-ferne.org | |
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Capel-Le-Ferne Village Hall Management Committee
Contact: Jenny Barraclough Tel: 07899 082356 Website: http://www.capel-le-ferne.org |
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| 13th | 2nd Small Print |
| Subject - Landscapes | |
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Gateway Camera Club
Contact: Mik Jones Tel: 01304 225589 E-mail: john.clarke7@tiscali.co.uk |
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| 14th | ABBA NIGHT |
| Back by popular demand "Abba Arrival" play again at Ramada Dover. Live Entertainment from one of the best Abba Tribute bands! Ticket price includes Three Course Menu. £29.95 per person. Early Booking recommended! Contact Name: Michelle/Pat Telephone Number: 01304 872841 Email Address: events@ramadadover.co.uk | |
| Ramada Hotel Dover
Contact: Events Department Tel: 01304 872843 E-mail: events@ramadadover.co.uk Website: http://www.ramadadover.co.uk |
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| 15th | Outstanding Orchids - Guided Walk |
| Location: Meet Visitor Centre, White Cliffs. Time: 1pm – 3pm. Approx 2 miles. Allow 2 hours. Cost: Free event but donations welcome. Limited spaces so pre booking advisable. Normal Car Park fees apply. Description: Help us hunt out the beautiful and sometimes rare orchids that thrive on the chalk grassland. Our expert leader will also talk about the other varied flora at this time of year. The walk may be over steep and uneven ground. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Booking: 01304 202756 | |
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The National Trust
Contact: Visitor Centre Tel: 01304 202756 E-mail: whitecliffs@nationaltrust.org.uk Website: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/whitecliffs |
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| 20th | Battle |
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Gateway Camera Club
Contact: Mik Jones Tel: 01304 225589 E-mail: john.clarke7@tiscali.co.uk |
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| 21st | Mayor Making |
| The enrollment of new Mayor for the forth coming municiple year. Venue and times to be confirmed. | |
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Dover Town Council
Contact: Julia Bensted Tel: 01304 242625 E-mail: julia.bensted@dovertown.co.uk Website: http://www.dovertown.co.uk |
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| 21st-22nd | East Kent Baby Event |
| East Kent Baby Event – 21st & 22nd of May 2010 at Pfizer's Social Kent's Premier Maternity, Baby & Early Years Event. Showcasing Kent based businesses/services and projects. £2.50 entrance under 12's free, 500 free goody bags to visitors. Check out http://www.eastkentbabyevents.co.uk | |
| The Happy Events Company
Contact: Sarah Osborn Tel: 07878668204 E-mail: sarah@thehappyeventcompany.co.uk Website: http://www.eastkentbabyevents.co.uk |
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| 22nd | An Evening With Rebecca Robinson & Friends |
| Enjoy an evening with top local singer Rebecca Robinson and friends in aid of Help For Heroes. Featuring members from The Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas and other guests. At Club Dover (formerly DHB Sports & Social Club, Port Zone, Whitfield, Dover. Tickets £12 includes basket meal. Tickets available phone Deal (01304) 366337 or 361024 or via www.gurkhafestivalofmusic.co.uk on future events section. | |
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Gurkha festival of music
Contact: Martin Dadd Tel: 01304 366337 E-mail: martin.dadd@btopenworld.com Website: http://www.gurkhafestivalofmusic.co.uk |
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| 22nd | Dawn Chorus Walk |
| Meet Visitor Centre, White Cliffs Time: 6am – 8am Cost: £7.00, including parking, walk, bacon sandwiches, tea & coffee. Booking essential. Max 20 Description: Join us as we take in views of the sunrise and enjoy the beautiful and unique dawn chorus walk with our local expert. Finish back at the Visitor Centre with warming bacon sandwiches and hot drinks and enjoy the views of any migratory birds flying in over the famous cliffs. The walk may be over steep and uneven ground. Please wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Booking: 01304 202756 | |
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The National Trust
Contact: Visitor Centre Tel: 01304 202756 E-mail: whitecliffs@nationaltrust.org.uk Website: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/whitecliffs |
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| 23rd | Demelza Walk 2010 |
| A 2 1/2 mile walk around Fowlmead Country Park in Sholden near Deal. Starts at 9.30-12.00, £10 for adults and £5 for children, all proceeds come to Demelza | |
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Demelza Hospice Care for Children
Contact: Laura Smyth Tel: 07717731625 E-mail: laura.smyth@demelza.org.uk Website: http://www.demelza.org.uk |
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| 23rd | Pentecost Praise |
| A Joint-Church Open Air Family Celebration of Pentecost in Pencester Gardens, Dover from 3.30pm - 4.30pm. For information please see website www.christianstogetherin dover.org.uk | |
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Dover Visitor Information Centre
Tel: 01304 205108 E-mail: tic@doveruk.com Website: http://www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk |
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| 23rd | Garage Safari around the village of Kingsdown |
| Sunday 23rd May. 10.30am Pick up your map for £1 from the Village Hall, and visit all the locations on the map in search of bargains! Refreshments on sale during the event at the hall. | |
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St John's Kingsdown Village Hall
Contact: Mrs J. Banks Tel: 01304 373774 E-mail: banks_jane@hotmail.co.uk |
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| 26th-29th | Amateur Theatre - Wedding of the Year |
| The Guild Players next production is the comedy Wedding of the Year, by Norman Robbins. Performed Wednesday May 26th to Saturday May 29th 2010 at 7:30pm in The Kilshawe Theatre, St George's Hall, High St, Deal. Tickets £6 to £8. Advanced booking on 0845 241 2581, e mail your ticket requirements to guild.booking@btinternet.com Tickets available from Peppers, High St, Deal | |
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The Guild Players
Contact: Duncan Currie Tel: 01304 239378 E-mail: contact_the_guild@btinternet.com Website: http://www.theguildplayers.co.uk |
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| 27th | No Club Night |
| Beer Festival Sponsors Night | |
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Gateway Camera Club
Contact: Mik Jones Tel: 01304 225589 E-mail: john.clarke7@tiscali.co.uk |
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| 27th May- 5th June |
Dover Bank Holiday Fun Fair |
| John Thurston Amusements presents a Fun Fair in Pencester Gardens, Dover, with all the traditional family rides plus some of the best white knuckle rides on tour. Open daily from 1pm - 9.30/ 10pm. | |
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Dover Visitor Information Centre
Tel: 01304 205108 E-mail: tic@doveruk.com Website: http://www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk |
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| 27th | Pamper Evening |
| Evening of pampering in aid of Friends of Sandwich Junior School, stalls and treatments for top-to-toe beauty. Admission £3, which includes glass of wine, nibbles and entry into prize draw. Tickets available from the school, Nails on the Strand, Sandwich or email pampertickets@aol.com | |
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Friends of Sandwich Junior School
E-mail: sandwichjuniorfriends@gmail.com |
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| 28th | Modern Jive Freestyle Dance |
| At the Landmark Centre 129 High Street Deal Kent CT14 6BB 8pm-11.15pm. Licensed bar. Parking in the Market Car Park next to the venue Please reserve in advance to guarantee your entrance & pay on your arrival Tel 07751 362949 Email dance@jivehive.co.uk Website www.jivehive.co.uk | |
| Jive Hive
Contact: John Ford Tel: 07751 362949 E-mail: dance@jivehive.co.uk Website: http://www.jivehive.co.uk |
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| 28th | GREEN LEARNING: MARVELLOUS MOTHS & PICNIC SUPPER (Green Gang): 8.30pm |
| But please don't eat the moths…Join a dusk-to-night time walk around part of the Western Heights Local Nature Reserve to look at the wildlife, fantastic views and historic fortifications as we walk to the light trap to see the moths and other wildlife it has attracted. Event for International Year of Biodiversity. Bring along a night time picnic, flask and picnic rug and settle down to observe the moths and eat your picnic. Please bring a torch and a moth ID book if you have one. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Melanie Wrigley, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership and Tony Rouse (01304 241806 or 07880 706990). MEET: St. Martin's Battery car park, South Military Road, Western Heights, Dover (TR 314 407). DISTANCE: 3 miles (walk 45 mins; light trap as long as you like! 1, 2 or 3 hours). GRADE: 5 (night) (For grading system contact the WCCP on (01304 241806) | |
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White Cliffs Countryside Partnership
Contact: Sue Bradford Tel: (01304) 241806 E-mail: mail@whitecliffscountryside.org.uk Website: http://www.whitecliffscountryside.org.uk |
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| 29th | A Glimpse of Stocking |
| Classified Theatre Presents a new play written and directed by Liz Turner. An extravaganza with live music, film, bumps wiggles and grinds - celebrating the wit and irreverence of British Burlesque. Tickets £8 in advance, £10 on the door. Start time 8pm | |
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Astor Community Theatre
Tel: 01304 370220 Website: http://www.theastor.org |
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| 29th May- 6th June |
English Wine Week Celebration at Terlingham Vineyard |
| English Wine Week is Saturday 29th May to Sunday 6th June. Terlingham Vineyard near Folkestone will be starting the most important week of the year at 2pm on Saturday 29th May with free tours of the vineyard, wine tastings and sales plus one of our free range spit roast pigs served in baps.If you can't make our opening event we will be open every day of English Wine Week 2pm to 4pm for tours, tastings and sales and thereafter by appointment only. For more information and directions please visit website www.terlinghamvineyard.co.uk | |
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Dover Visitor Information Centre
Tel: 01304 205108 E-mail: tic@doveruk.com Website: http://www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk |
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| 29th-31st | Operation Dynamo Dunkirk Anniversary Weekend at Dover Castle |
| To mark the 70th anniversary of the evacuation of troops from France, join us for a weekend commemorating the "Miracle of Dunkirk". Take part in WWII events, experience living history encampments and find out what life was really like from English, French and German soldiers. Tour the tunnels from where Vice Admiral Ramsay masterminded the evacuation of allied troops, known as Operation Dynamo. Features at the event will include the firing of a 25lb Field Gun, military vehicles and bikes, living history - RAF, Army and Navy, horse displays and tent pegging. The prices for this event are for Non English Heritage Members: Adults £15.90, Concessions £13.80, Child £8.00 and Family £39.80. For English Heritage Members: Adults £2.00, Concessions £2.00, Child £1.00 and Family £5.00. The site is open from 10am to 6pm and the event will start from 10am and finish at 5pm. | |
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Dover Visitor Information Centre
Tel: 01304 205108 E-mail: tic@doveruk.com Website: http://www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk |
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| 29th-30th | SENI - The International Combat Sports Show - Excel London. |
| Taking place every two years in a fantastic Olympic venue, Seni is the most informative, interactive, educational and inspirational expo on the planet with six exciting zones to truly offer something for everyone-from MMA to Traditional arts, from Olympic Sports to Health and Fitness and from Self-Defence to musical forms and tricks across a thrill-packed weekend. After taking in seminars, demonstrations, tournaments and open-mat sessions you can catch your breath by visiting the hundreds of trade stands that promote the very latest, cutting-edge innovations and give you the opportunity to pick up fantastic special offers and a range of incredible freebies. Tickets cost: £10 adult, £5 child when purchased in advance. Please contact Sensei Steve Pinfold to book you place. | |
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Shim's Way Jujitsu
Contact: Stephen Pinfold Tel: 07968527013 E-mail: Sensei@shimsway-jujitsu.co.uk Website: http://Shimsway-jujitsu.co.uk |
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| 30th | National Garden Scheme |
| NGS - gardens open for charity - Sunday 4th April, Sunday 30th May and Sunday 1st Augus,.10.00am to 4.00pm Our Tea Room is open across from the Garden serving tea and cake and scrumptious lunches, all home made by Anita and her team.The National Gardens Scheme - www.ngs.org.uk | |
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The Bay Trust
Contact: Nick Speller Tel: 01304 851 737 E-mail: nick@pinescalyx.co.uk Website: http://www.baytrust.org.uk |
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| 30th | Help For Heroes Charity Event on Dover Seafront |
| On Monday 24th May, 275 cyclists gathered at HMS Victory in Portsmouth to begin a bike ride around the Normandy battlefields. The cyclists will have covered nearly 350 miles, visiting various war memorials along the way and holding wreath-laying ceremonies. The cyclists range in age from 18 to 65 years old. There are at least 56 Army, 9 Navy, 1 Royal Marine and 12 RAF personnel on the ride, not to mention dozens of veterans and some wounded heroes back from Afghanistan. The weary cyclists will land at Dover on Sunday 30th May. They will leave Dunkirk on Saturday 29th May, where they have been taking part in the 70 the Anniversary of the evacuation of Dunkirk, on a Naval Vessel, arriving in Dover Harbour at approx 10am on the 30th. People are advised to gather at Dover Sea Sports Centre at approx 11.30am Sunday 30th, where there will be a Spitfire display over the harbour (weather permitting) for approx 20 minutes at 12 noon. From 1 – 2.30pm the cyclists will be brought a shore by landing craft from the Naval Vessel moored in the harbour, which will be followed by a welcome speech by the Dover Mayor. Finally at 3pm again weather permitting there will be a parachute display by the Red Devils Parachute Team before landing in Dover Harbour. For more information on the Charity Help For Heroes please visit their website www.helpforheroes.org.uk Please note this event is subject to weather conditions and may have to be altered or cancelled at short notice. | |
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Dover Visitor Information Centre
Tel: 01304 205108 E-mail: tic@doveruk.com Website: http://www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk |
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| 30th | Spring Plant Fair |
| 11am to 4.30pm. Rhodes Minnis Cat Sanctuary. A wide range of homegrown flower and vegetable plants for sale. Refreshments available. Free parking. Green lane, Rhodes Minnis CT4 6XU. All proceeds are to support the homeless cats in the sanctuary. | |
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| 30th | Christians Together in Dover |
| Christians Together in Dover, representing all the churches in the town, are taking over the Market Square on Sunday afternoon, May 30 (3-4.30pm) for their annual Pentecost Praise celebrations. The afternoon will include dance, drama and singing | |
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Dover Visitor Information Centre
Tel: 01304 205108 E-mail: tic@doveruk.com Website: http://www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk |
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| 31st | Soap Box Derby |
| This is a fund-raising event being organised by the Rotary and Inner Wheel Clubs of Deal and entry is open to anyone who wishes to take part, particularly from a wide variety of private and business/charitable/youth organisations. Entrants will have to build a soap box, with the proviso that the soap box is hand-built and manually powered, for a timed sprint at Fowlmead Country Park. Soap boxes will leave at 2 minute intervals in two classes (under and over 16 years). Entrance fee is £25 (raised by sponsorship) with all proceeds going to the Deal Centre for the Retired. Time: 10am until 12pm | |
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Dover Visitor Information Centre
Tel: 01304 205108 E-mail: tic@doveruk.com Website: http://www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk |
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| 31st | 2010 Dunkirk Commemorative March Return to Dover |
| Commencing at 12.30pm, Historical Reenactors in 1940 Period Military Uniforms will march along Dover Seafront to the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club for a parade and inspection by the Mayor of Dover Mrs Susan Jones. Those involved will have just returned from France where they will have just completed a 60 mile march in memory of the British and Allied Troops who fought there and were evacuated from Dunkirk in 1940. They will have also participated in numerous official commemorative events in Northern France. The marchers have gathered from all parts of the UK and indeed some of them will have come from the USA to participate . The last march was in 2000. Please note that fundraising for the Help4Heroes charity will have been one of the aims of the group. Contact details: 07870892283. | |
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Dover Visitor Information Centre
Tel: 01304 205108 E-mail: tic@doveruk.com Website: http://www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk |
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