What's On
August 2010
| 17th July- 18th September |
Space Hop |
| Space Hop is a fun and achievable Challenge where children will discover the enjoyment of reading and be helped to develop a keen interest in the science of space travel. We are inviting children all over Kent to help the young crew of the Ex Libris to set up the first library on the Moon! Join at your local library. Dover Library 01304 204241. | |
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Kent County Council
Contact: Hazel Vanderhoeven Tel: 01304 204241 E-mail: hazel.vanderhoeven@kent.gov.uk |
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| 21st July- 12th August |
Stranger in the Window |
| Children of all ages search for the "odd one out" items in participating shop windows. Cash Prizes. Entry form 50p http://dealandwalmerchamber.co.uk | |
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| 24th July- 1st August |
Deal Walmer & Kingsdown Regatta Week |
| A number of events organised as part of the traditional annual regatta week, including the summer carnival on Thursday 29th July (starting 7pm from the usual place of the junction of The Strand and The Beach). For details please see website www.dealcarnival.co.uk or contact roy stone on 01304 364718. | |
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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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| 24th July- 31st August |
THEME: GREEN GANG |
| 24th July - 31st August A special programme of activities for children and their families is organised during the school holidays. Only some of the events are shown here. The full programme can be found in the free Green Gang magazine, which is available from local libraries, local tourist information centres or from White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 241806). Please note that children must be accompanied at all times by a responsible adult. | |
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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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| 31st July- 1st August |
Chilli Farm Steam and Country Fair |
| A2 Coldred, CT15 5AH. Brilliant Family Show with something for everyone, Steam Engines & Model Train Rides, Family Dog Show, Children's Entertainment, Horse & Cart Rides, Ferret Racing, Classic Cars, Motor Cycles, Commercials & Tractors, Arena Displays & Activities, Live Music & Large Beer Tent, Real Ales, Crafts, Trade & Brick a Brack, Fun Fair Rides & Game Stalls. Open from 10am. Funfair & Beer Tent with live music open Saturday Evening. Adults £7, Seniors £5, Children £1, Under 5s Free. Enquiries: 01227 700894, 01843 237750 | |
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| 1st | RIVER DOUR WALK - 2.00pm |
| Discover the River Dour Walk from the sea to Kearsney Abbey Gardens, to find out about the history and wildlife of this chalk river. It was once a busy river with many corn and paper mills but today is important for wildlife. We will return by public transport; please bring money for the bus or train. There is a café at Kearsney. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Paul Willmott, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 241806 or 07880 706991). MEET: Car park, De Bradelei Wharf, Cambridge Road, Dover (near seafront and town centre). Free street parking Camden Crescent. (TR 319 412). DISTANCE: 5 miles (2.5 hours). GRADE: 2 (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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| 3rd | Teddy Bear Pirate Party |
| Location: South Foreland Lighthouse Time: 11am – 3.30pm Cost: Free event in the grounds of the lighthouse. Description: You and your teddy bear are invited to a Pirate Party at South Foreland Lighthouse. Come dressed as pirates and help your teddy act out pirate themed activities including hoisting the Jolly Roger and walking the plank. Bring a picnic and enjoy the views. Certificate awarded on completion. | |
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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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| 3rd | FLINT FOSSIL FORAY (Green Gang) - 10.30am |
| Join a wander about the beach, in search of natural treasures during International Year of Biodiversity. Hear about the geology of chalk, flint and the formation of the English Channel. Come and search the flint pebbles on the beach to discover fossils of ancient sea animals. Bring a bag to hold your 'treasures'. Please wear shoes or boots with good grip. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Melanie Wrigley, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 241806 or 07880 706990). MEET: St. Margaret's Bay car park (pay and display), bottom of Bay Hill, St. Margaret's-at-Cliffe, near Dover (TR 368 445). DURATION: 1.5 - 2 hours. GRADE: 5 (on shingle and rocks). (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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| 3rd | THE WILDSIDE ADVENTURE CLUB AT FOWLMEAD |
| Every Tuesday in August - the Wildside Adventure Club. Outdoor fun, games and activities all within an environmental theme. Children can be dropped off from 8.30am and the days finish aqt 5.30pm. Cost per child is £15 per day. To book please contact Amy Wood on 07887 834370 or via email on amy.wood@intercrop.co.uk. | |
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Fowlmead Country Park
Contact: Mark Kilmurray Tel: 01304 615390 E-mail: fowlmead@gmail.com Website: http://www.fowlmead.co.uk |
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| 5th | Tower Hamlets Summer Fun Day |
| Between 1pm and 3.30pm on the grounds next to the scout hut off of Northbourne Avenue, the Dover, Deal and Sandwich Children's Centres will host a summer fun day with sporting activites and more! Please contact 01304 226919 for more information | |
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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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| 5th | WHIST DRIVE |
| WHIST DRIVE CAPEL-LE-FERNE VILLAGE HALL,LANCASTER AVENUE, CAPEL-LEFERNE, NEAR FOLKESTONE CT18 7LX 2.30 P.M. THURSDAY 5TH AUGUST 2010 £2.00 INCLUDING REFRESHMENTS Tel: 01303 250928 or visit our web site 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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| 6th | Decades Disco - 80s night |
| DISCO THROUGH THE DECADES WITH RAMADA DOVER.This is the last of our Disco Trilogy 80' s NIGHTTicket Price is £20.00 / person including 2 Course Meal.Dancing to Music from the 1980's until MidnightFancy Dress Competition with Prizes!We hope you will join us!More details can be found at www.ramadadover.comorContact the Events Department on 01304 872843 orEmail 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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| 7th | Pirates and Prisons - Children’s Guided Walk |
| Location: Meet Visitor Centre, White Cliffs Time: 11am. 4 mile walk. Allow 4 hours. Cost: Free event but donations welcome. Limited spaces so pre booking advisable. Normal Car Park fees apply. Description: Learn about some fascinating and horrible history! A special walk for Children to experience the cliffs varied history. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum of 4 children per accompanying adult. 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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| 7th | Seminar with Chris Crudelli |
| Shim's Way Jujitsu are proud to host a 3 hour seminar with the presenter of Mind, Body and Kick Ass Moves, Chris Crudelli. This event is open to other clubs, please contact Sensei Steve Pinfold for more information, promotional material and to book your 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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| 7th | Publick solar watch |
| Midday to 16.00 On top of the Leas Cliff Hall Folkestone Kent. The South East Kent Astronomical Society is holding a solar observe. We are inviting members of the public to join us and view our nearest star the sun in all its glory. Safety is paramount and all telescopes will be permanently manned by our dedicated members to oversee the viewing and answer any questions. We will also be happy to talk about and answer questions on any other aspect of astronomy and space that you may have. There is no charge so please come along and see the sun. | |
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South East Kent Astronomical Society
Contact: Mr Paul Thomsett Tel: 01304 362358 E-mail: publicity@sekas.co.uk Website: http://www.sekas.co.uk/ |
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| 7th | PDSA Free Health Checks For Dogs |
| The PDSA ( Peoples Dispensory for Sick Animals ) will have a PetCheck vehicle outside Jollyes Petfood Superstore, Castleton Retail Park, Charlton Green, Dover from 10am - 5pm ( On busy days an appointment system will be in operation ). It will be a free Petcheck for dogs only and advice for caring for other pets ( For safety dogs only please ). Health check covers Weight, Eyes, Teeth, Ears, Coat condition and general fitness. For further information please visit website www.pdsa.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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| 8th | WESTERN HEIGHTS HISTORY WALK |
| Sunday 8th August 1.00pm A circuit around the outside of Dover's Hidden fortress to see the various fortifications; a Victorian Gun Battery, a WWII Anti-Aircraft battery site, some of the Citadel – the site of the Heights's very first building phase. Bring a drink and a hat as we will be in the sun a long time and there is little shelter. CHARGE: Adults £3, children free. LEADER: Paul Wells and Jeff Howe (01304 241806 or 07771 550730). MEET: St. Martins Battery car park, South Military Road, Dover (TR 314 407). DISTANCE: 3 miles (4 hours). GRADE: 4 | |
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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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| 8th | Dover Town Council Horticultural and Fun Pet show. |
| Dover Town Council are Hosting a Horticultural and Fun Pet & Companion Dog show in Pencester Gardens from 11am - 4pm Everyone is welcome it will be a great day out for all the family there will be lots of fun events going on throughout the day. For more info and entry forms contact Dover Town Council | |
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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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| 10th | THE WILDSIDE ADVENTURE CLUB AT FOWLMEAD |
| Every Tuesday in August - the Wildside Adventure Club. Outdoor fun, games and activities all within an environmental theme. Children can be dropped off from 8.30am and the days finish at 5.30pm. Cost per child is £15 per day. To book please contact Amy Wood on 07887 834370 or via email on amy.wood@intercrop.co.uk. | |
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Fowlmead Country Park
Contact: Mark Kilmurray Tel: 01304 615390 E-mail: fowlmead@gmail.com Website: http://www.fowlmead.co.uk |
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| 11th | Junior Lighthouse Keeper Training Day |
| Location: South Foreland Lighthouse Time: 11am – 3.30pm Cost: Free event Description: Find out how the lighthouse keepers carried out their day to day tasks of looking after and living at the lighthouse. Activities include washing the dirty lenses and helping your teddy use the fire escape. Certificate awarded on completion of tasks. | |
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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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| 12th | Outdoor sound recording session |
| The Voice of the People is a sound recording session led by artist Marjorie Van Halteren. The sound produced will form the sound track for a 3 minute film of archive photo images of Dover's Market Square which will be shown on the Big Screen 10 September - 16 October 2010. Participation in the sound recording session is free, all welcome. Location: the former Stagecoach bus depot, Russell Street, Dover Thursday 12 August 2010 3-7pm drop in basis Contact: 0788 144 1120 01304 372 414 c.gist@btinternet.com | |
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| 12th-14th | DODS " Little Shop of Horrors" |
| A new musical Little Shop of Horrors by Dover Operatic and Dramatic Society - The Next Generation Thursday 12th August - Saturday 14th August 2010 at 19.00 plus a Matinee performance on Saturday 14th August at 14.00. New Eden Theatre St Edmund's School Dover. Tickets on sale at the Dover Visitor Information Centre, Old Town Gaol, Biggin Street, Dover Tel: 01304 205108 or phone the Box Office: 0845 2693637. Tickets priced at £7 for all seats. | |
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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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| 14th | Deal & District Motorcycle Club Open Day |
| Static display of classic & modern motorcycles on Walmer Green from 10am - 3pm. For more details please visit website www.ddmcc.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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| 14th-15th | Dover Regatta |
| An annual weekend of family fun on Dover Seafront! For more information please visit www.doverregatta.co.uk or email gill@doverregatta.co.uk. Events will be on both Saturday and Sunday from 9am until 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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| 15th | Feel Alive ...and Get Dirty |
| Come to Fowlmead Country Park between 10am and 4pm to get more information and take part in kite land boarding & zorbing, country walks & pond dipping, geocaching & orienteering, free bike hire of; tandems, mountain bikes & hand-cycles, bike trial display team …plus many more activities! Fun for all the family! For more information please visit www.activedover.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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| 17th | THE WILDSIDE ADVENTURE CLUB AT FOWLMEAD |
| At Fowlmead Country Park. Every Tuesday in August - the Wildside Adventure Club. Outdoor fun, games and activities all within an environmental theme. Children can be dropped off from 8.30am and the days finish at 5.30pm. Cost per child is £15 per day. To book please contact Amy Wood on 07887 834370 or via email on amy.wood@intercrop.co.uk. | |
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Fowlmead Country Park
Contact: Mark Kilmurray Tel: 01304 615390 E-mail: fowlmead@gmail.com Website: http://www.fowlmead.co.uk |
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| 18th-21st | Forrest's Family Funfair |
| The annual fair comes to Pencester Park between Wednesday 18th and Saturday 21st August. www.forrestfunfairs.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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| 18th | SAMPHIRE HOE GREEN GAMES (Green Gang) |
| Wednesday 18th August 2.00pm Have you ever made a smelly pot, drawn a sound picture or played the sparrowhawk and blackbird game? Well now is your chance. Come along to the Hoe and join in the fun. Donations appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07771 635370). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is signposted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1 mile (1.5 hours). GRADE: 2. Dogs on leads. | |
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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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| 19th | THE ACTIV FOWLMEAD SUMMER MOUNTAINBIKE SERIES - RACE 4 |
| At Fowlmead Country Park near Deal on Thursday 15 July at 7pm - the Activ Fowlmead Summer Mountainbike Series - Race 4. Come and have fun riding the fantastic Fowlmead mountainbike trails. For more details and to pre-enter online please visit www.fowlmead.co.uk/events . On the day entry also available. | |
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Fowlmead Country Park
Contact: Mark Kilmurray Tel: 01304 615390 E-mail: fowlmead@gmail.com Website: http://www.fowlmead.co.uk |
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| 19th | Dover Youth Theatre |
| Dover Youth Theatre presents the Workshop Performance of From Film and Footlights at Dover Town Hall 7.30pm Admission: Free. | |
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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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| 19th | Teddy Bear Pirate Party |
| Location: South Foreland Lighthouse Time: 11am – 3.30pm Cost: Free event in the grounds of the lighthouse. Description: You and your teddy bear are invited to a Pirate Party at South Foreland Lighthouse. Come dressed as pirates and help your teddy act out pirate themed activities including hoisting the Jolly Roger and walking the plank. Bring a picnic and enjoy the views. Certificate awarded on completion. | |
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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 | ROCK POOLING AT SAMPHIRE HOE (Green Gang) |
| Friday 20th August 2.00pm Join us for a chance to discover the wildlife of a rocky shore. Please bring wellies or footwear that can get wet and take care on the rocks. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display parking). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1.5 miles (1.5 hours). GRADE: 5 (rocky shore). Dogs on leads. | |
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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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| 21st | Community Picnic on Walmer Green |
| Walmer Parish Council will be holding its popular Community Picnic on Walmer Green this year on Saturday 21st August from 1pm. Pack a picnic and bring family and friends for an informal afternoon of fun and music. Entertainment will be provided by the Kingsdown Band. There will be children's amusements, a display of vintage cars by the Lefthookers American Auto Club and a chance to find out more about local services and organisations operating in the area. A new addition to the events this year is the Walmer in Bloom Photographic competition open to local residents with the theme of 'Back Gardens.' Closing date for entries is Friday 13 August. Please contact 01304 381506 for more information. | |
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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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| 22nd | Entertainment Sunday Lunch |
| at "Bluebirds" 137 Snargate St. Dover. 3 course meal inc. wine £17.50 per person. to book call 01304 226586 or 07946171371 | |
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Contact: Caroline Tel: 07946171371 E-mail: robertduffield12@btinternet.com |
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| 22nd | SO JUST WHY IS BRITAIN AN ISLAND? - 2.00pm |
| We shall walk around the site of Samphire Hoe to discover the fascinating story of early Britain and why we have Samphire Hoe. Donations appreciated. LEADER: Steve Walker, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07899 758748). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park), Dover. The Hoe is sign-posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1 mile (1.5 hours). GRADE: 2. Dogs on leads. (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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| 22nd-30th | Sandwich Festival |
| Sandwich's Bank Holiday Festival starts with a 10K Road Race and 5K Fun Run on Sunday 22 August and finishes with a Jazz Concert at Gazen Salts on Bank Holiday Monday 30 August. This year's festival will include Wine Tasting, Cinema Evening, Simultaneous Chess Competition, the Becker Symphony Orchestra, ABBA Tribute Band, Circus Skills Workshop, Classic Cars, Illuminated Boat Parade and a Motorcycle Meet. For details see website: www.sandwichfestival.org.uk or contact Mark Moorhouse at e-mail mark.moorhouse@btconnect.com | |
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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-27th | Rugby Summer School |
| Following a hugely successful summer school last year we are going to host another one. Starting Monday 23rd August. please see our website for details or phone Socious Sports on 01708 372425 | |
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Deal and Betteshanger Rugby Club
Tel: 01304 379047 E-mail: lions@dealandbettesrfc.org.uk Website: http://www.dealandbettesrfc.org.uk |
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| 24th | THE WILDSIDE ADVENTURE CLUB AT FOWLMEAD |
| At Fowlmead Country Park. Every Tuesday in August - the Wildside Adventure Club. Outdoor fun, games and activities all within an environmental theme. Children can be dropped off from 8.30am and the days finish at 5.30pm. Cost per child is £15 per day. To book please contact Amy Wood on 07887 834370 or via email on amy.wood@intercrop.co.uk. | |
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Fowlmead Country Park
Contact: Mark Kilmurray Tel: 01304 615390 E-mail: fowlmead@gmail.com Website: http://www.fowlmead.co.uk |
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| 24th | outing |
| Afternoon at Dog & Duck Plucks Gutter for cream tea. | |
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Deal Pathfinders Club
Contact: Pat Winder Tel: 07779945830 |
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| 24th | Space Hoppers LIVE |
| A show by Mark Brake, science adviser to the Space Hoppers TV programme and author of the spin-off title, and Jon Chase, the UK's foremost science rapper.Experience Jon's raps, mind boggling sci-fi, and find out what you need for your holiday in outer space! 10.00am -11.00am. Dover Library 01304 204241 | |
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Kent County Council
Contact: Hazel Vanderhoeven Tel: 01304 204241 E-mail: hazel.vanderhoeven@kent.gov.uk |
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| 24th-27th | BRITISH CYCLING GO-RIDE CYCLING COACHING |
| At Fowlmead Country Park. British Cycling Go-Ride coached cycling sessions for boys and girls aged 6 to 16 years. From 10am to 3pm. £10 per day - attend a full 4-day programme and get an Adidas Go-Ride jersey worth £40. Full details and a booking form can be obtained from the Events Calendar on www.fowlmead.co.uk | |
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Fowlmead Country Park
Contact: Mark Kilmurray Tel: 01304 615390 E-mail: fowlmead@gmail.com Website: http://www.fowlmead.co.uk |
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| 25th | BAT NIGHT AT KEARSNEY, DOVER - 7.45pm |
| Join us on a bat walk around the grounds of Kearsney Abbey led by bat lady Shirley Thompson. An event for International Year of Biodiversity. The lake attracts plenty of insects and so we should be in for a treat to see the bats that prey on them. We have seen daubenton and serotine bats here in the past – let's find out if they are still at Kearsney. Bring a Bat detector if you have one, a torch and wear stout footwear with good grip. Donation appreciated. LEADERS: Shirley Thompson (Kent Bat Group) and Melanie Wrigley, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 241806 or 07880 706990). MEET: Kearsney Abbey Café car park, Alkham Valley Road, Kearsney, Dover (TR 286 437). DISTANCE: 0.5 mile (1.5 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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| 25th | FAMILY DAY AT DOVER MUSEUM |
| Adults and children alike can make and decorate a historical character stick mask. Choose from a variety of historical characters from a Roman soldier to a Victorian gentleman, an Anglo-Saxon peasant to a Tudor lady. Drop in anytime between 10.00 -16.30. There is no extra charge for the workshop but normal admission rates to the museum on £3 per adult and £2 per senior, student and child apply. Admission to the museum is FREE for DDC residents. Proof of address is required. For any more information please contact: Miss 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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| 26th | FAMILY DAY AT DOVER MUSEUM |
| Adults and children alike can come along and try a wide variety of games from Beetle to Flounders, Hauted House to Pick Up Sticks. Drop in anytime between 10.00 - 16.30 There is no charge for the workshop but normal admission prices of £3 per adult and £2 per senior, student and child apply. Entry to the Musuem is FREE for DDC residents. Proof of address is required. For more information please contact: Miss 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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| 26th | 26th August 2010 |
| Mr Robert Taylor of the Disability Information Services Kent will be attending our social at the Kingsnorth Leisure Centre, Ashford 2.00pm to 4.00pm to offer advice and information. | |
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East Kent Polio Group The British Polio Fellowship
Contact: Angela or Keith E-mail: eastkentpolio@live.co.uk |
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| 27th | Junior Lighthouse Keeper Training Day |
| Location: South Foreland Lighthouse Time: 11am – 3.30pm Cost: Free event Description: Find out how the lighthouse keepers carried out their day to day tasks of looking after and living at the lighthouse. Activities include washing the dirty lenses and helping your teddy use the fire escape. Certificate awarded on completion of tasks. | |
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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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| 27th | WESTERN HEIGHTS GHOST WALK (Green Gang) |
| Friday 27th August 7.00pm Strange things of the past are stirring in the historic, downland landscape surrounding the Western Heights hillfort. Hear the stories of the landscape from the ghosties of the grasslands. Please bring a torch and wear suitable footwear for 'off-road'. Substantial donations expected otherwise the ghosties will get you!! Ha, ha!! LEADER: Melanie Wrigley and Paul Sampson, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 241806 or 07880 706990). MEET: St. Martin's Battery car park, South Military Road, Western Heights, Dover (TR 315 408) (if car park full there is space available along Citadel Road. Please park considerately. Thank you). DISTANCE: 2-3 miles (1.5 hours if you're lucky!). GRADE: 5 (steps and uneven ground) | |
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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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| 27th | Outdoor Cinema Event |
| Alvin and the Chipmunks will be this year's open air cinema family show in Connaught Park. Arrive from 7pm (film from 8.15pm-8.30pm) and don't forget to bring your picnic, rugs and chairs! Entry is by ticket only (tickets are FREE and available from Dover District Council area offices in Dover and Sandwich, the area office in Aylesham Health Centre, Deal Visitor Information Centre and the main council offices at Whitfield. There is a maximum of 5 tickets per person and under 5's do not need a ticket. You must provide proof of being a district resident and be over 18). | |
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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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| 28th | Sandwich Festival: Barn Dance |
| As part of the Sandwich Festival there will be a barn dance in Market Street, Sandwich. (Please note the road is to be closed to traffic from 4.00pm-10.00pm.) The event begins at 6pm and will finish at 9pm and visitors will stand or sit on their own chairs on the pavements. | |
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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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| 28th | A SPOOKY WALK AT SAMPHIRE HOE (Green Gang) |
| Saturday 28th August 8.00pm A SPOOKY WALK AT SAMPHIRE HOE (Green Gang) Join in a night time walk around the Hoe and hear some strange tales of murky goings on, and who knows what, or who we might see. Please bring a torch. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07771 635370). MEET: Office, Samphire Hoe, near Dover (clearly signposted off A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 1.5 miles (2 hours). GRADE: 5 (night). Dogs on leads. | |
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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 | SAMPHIRE HOE OPEN DAY - 12.00noon - 4.00pm |
| There will be displays, coastal collage, badge making and the Bug Road Show and a series of events over the day. All events: Donations appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07771 635370). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). Dogs on leads. 1.00pm HOE TREASURE TRAIL Find the answers to the treasure trail and claim your prize. 2.00pm MINIBEAST SAFARI (Green Gang) We will be searching in the grasslands to see what different types of creepy crawlies we can find. DISTANCE: 1 mile (1 hour). GRADE: 2 3.00pm CHALK AND BERRY ART (Green Gang) Time to get messy (please wear old clothes). We will be creating chalk pictures - get inspired. DISTANCE: 1 mile (1.5 hours). GRADE: 2. 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-30th | KENT MINERS FESTIVAL 2010 |
| At Fowlmead Country Park near Deal on Sunday 29th and Bank Holiday Monday 30 August 2009 from 10am to 5pm. Exhibition of Kent mining, heritage buses from East Kent Road Car Heritage Trust, live music and dancing and much much more. A real community event for everyone. Please visit www.fowlmead.co.uk/events for further details. | |
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Fowlmead Country Park
Contact: Mark Kilmurray Tel: 01304 615390 E-mail: fowlmead@gmail.com Website: http://www.fowlmead.co.uk |
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| 30th | SAMPHIRE HOE CASTAWAY, WOULD YOU SURVIVE? - 2.00pm |
| Join in a mind stretching walk. If you were shipwrecked and washed up on an island like Samphire Hoe would you have the skills to survive? Donation appreciated. LEADER: Paul Holt, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 225649 or 07771 635370). MEET: Site management office, Samphire Hoe (pay and display car park). The Hoe is sign posted off the A20 from Dover to Folkestone (TR 294 391). DISTANCE: 2 miles (2 hours). GRADE: 2. Dogs on leads. 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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| 30th | Music Festival |
| A 'Glastonbury' style Music festival will be held at the Primary school in Glen Road, Kingsdown, on Monday 30th August from 7.30pm until 11pm. Featuring 'the retrophonic Archive', a 5 piece band playing a wide variety of music across the decades. Entry will be by prepaid wristband only, available from the Village Hall Secretary. £10 per person, to include a lucky wristband draw (instead of a raffle). Bring your own refreshments for a great evening. Wellies encouraged! | |
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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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| 30th | Sandwich Festival: Jazz Concert |
| Come to Gazen Salts (Strand Street, Sandwich, Kent) for a Jazz Concert featuring five Jazz bands. There will be an area of seating and a dance area. The event begins at 2.30pm and will go on until 11pm. | |
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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 | THE WILDSIDE ADVENTURE CLUB AT FOWLMEAD |
| At Fowlmead Country Park. Every Tuesday in August - the Wildside Adventure Club. Outdoor fun, games and activities all within an environmental theme. Children can be dropped off from 8.30am and the days finish at 5.30pm. Cost per child is £15 per day. To book please contact Amy Wood on 07887 834370 or via email on amy.wood@intercrop.co.uk. | |
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Fowlmead Country Park
Contact: Mark Kilmurray Tel: 01304 615390 E-mail: fowlmead@gmail.com Website: http://www.fowlmead.co.uk |
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| 31st | FARMERS MARKET |
| AWARD WINNINGFARMERS MARKETESTABLISHED SINCE 2003EVERY TUESDAY 10 A.M. TO 12.30 P.M.LOCAL PRODUCE:- FISH, MEAT, EGGS, BREAD, CAKES, PASTRIES, PIES, VEGETABLES, FRUIT, PRESERVES, JAMS & PICKES, DELICATESSEN, ASIAN & RUSSIAN SPECIALITIES, HERBAL TEAS & INFUSIONS, CRAFT, DOG BISCUITS, PLANTS ETC. AN AVERAGE OF 20 STALLS EVERY WEEK.CAPEL-LE-FERNE VILLAGE HALL, LANCASTER AVENUE, CAPEL-LE-FERNE, NEAR FOLKESTONE, KENT CT18 7LXVISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION www.capel-le-ferne.orgOR E MAIL capelfarmersmarket@yahoo.com | |
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Folkestone Camera Club
Contact: Jenny Barraclough Tel: 01303 245399 E-mail: jenny-bar@dsl.pipex.com Website: http://www.folkestonecameraclub.co.uk |
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White Cliffs Business Park
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Tel: 01304 821199
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