What's On
September 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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| 3rd | Merchant Navy Day 2010 Wreath Laying Ceremony |
| Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Merchant Navy War Memorial, Marine Parade, Dover 11am - 12 noon | |
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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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| 4th | Sandwich Carnival |
| Annual summer carnival from 4 - 7 pm. For more details please visit website www.sandwichcarnival.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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| 4th | Stella Rogers appeal |
| Football tournament to raise funds for treatment for Stella Rogers | |
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Deal Town Rangers Football Club
Contact: Mr S McCluskey Tel: 01304 362616 Website: http://www.dealtownrangers.co.uk |
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| 4th | Triangles Community Centre fun /open day |
| Triangles Community Centre at Poulton Close Dover (up near Buckland Hospital) is holding a fun / open day to show the public what goes on at Triangles, starting at 11:00am till 3:00pm there will be demo's from some groups who use Triangles i.e Dog Training Karate etc we have a fire engine coming at 1:00pm face painting,raffles, tombolla, bouncy castle,bungee run the new community cafe(T.L.C) and much much more, fun for the whole family | |
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| 4th | Supper Dance @ Bluebirds, Snargate St, Dover |
| Dancing to "Turnstyle". tickets £13.50 including basket meal. Please contact Bob Duffield on 01304 822645 | |
| Dover Sea Angling Association
Contact: Caroline Tel: 07946171371 E-mail: robertduffield12@btinternet.com |
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| 4th | Creatures of the night - Guided Walk |
| Location: Meet Visitor Centre, White Cliffs Time: 7.00-9.00pm. Cost: £10.00 per person, including food, tea & coffee. Description: Join our local expert for an informal introduction to bats, moths and other creatures of the night over homemade soup and bread, followed by a walk out at dusk to set up a moth trap and listen to bats with bat detectors. Great fun for all the family. Wear appropriate clothing and bring a torch. 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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| 5th | International Para-cycling & Family Fun Day |
| The Eurotunnel Kent International Para-Cycling Championships at Fowlmead Country Park, near Deal from 10am - 4pm. As well as the cycling there will also be a family fun day with Refreshments, Barbecue, Land Yachting, Children's Playground, Inflatable Spider's Web, Last Man Standing, Stalls, Have-a-go Sports, Archery & Dance Displays. Free Entry - £1 car parking. For more information visit website www.kentsport.org/paracycling | |
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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 | Garage Sale Safari Capel-Le-Ferne |
| 10am - 4pm. Buy your 'Map' for 50p from the Village Hall to find out where all the Garage sales are in the village - A Boot Fair with a Difference! Refreshments are available at the village hall and church hall. 110 Garages were booked last year! | |
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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 | lecture |
| Andrew Davies will explore English Fairs, Markets and Shops, from Bartholomew Fair to Marks and Spencer via Petticoat Lane and Market crosses in his fully illustrated lecture on the lively 1000 year history of "shop till you drop". We shall see images of vintage posters, packaging and old shop fronts. Entrance to the lecture in Sandwich guildhall is £5, with coffee served from 7 30 and the lecture starting at 8 pm. | |
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Sandwich Evening Decorative and Fine Arts Society (SEDFAS)
Contact: Mrs Jacqui Linning (Membership Secretary) Tel: 01304 614866 E-mail: jacquilinning@aol.com Website: http://www.nadfaskentarea.org.uk |
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| 7th | Creative Writing Workshop |
| Join Chantella Shaw from mills & Boon for a rather romantic creative writing workshop at Sandwich Library. Free event, limited spaces, book on 01304 613819 | |
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Kent County Council
Contact: Hazel Vanderhoeven Tel: 01304 204241 E-mail: hazel.vanderhoeven@kent.gov.uk |
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| 9th | COMMUNITY AFTERNOON |
| COMMUNITY AFTERNOONSEVERY THURSDAY(EXCEPT SCHOOL HOLIDAYS)2 – 4 P.M.LEARN A NEW CRAFT, PLAY A GAME OF CARDS, OR SCRABBLE, HIRE A BOOK OR JIGSAWOR JUST SIT AND HAVE A CUPPA WITH FRIENDSVILLAGE HALL, LANCASTER AVENUECAPEL-LE-FERNE, NR. FOLKESTONE CT18 7LXALSO. OCCASIONAL ADVICE SURGERIES ON VARIOUS TOPICSVISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION www.capel-le-ferne.org | |
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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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| 9th | Visit to Romney Marsh Churches. |
| Folkestone DFAS will visit Romney Marsh Churches. Priority booking for members. For more information (including membership) e mail or visit the website. | |
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Folkestone Decorative & Fine Arts Society
Contact: Dr. J. A. Hill (Publicity) Tel: 01303 239 587 E-mail: folkestonedfas@googlemail.com Website: http://www.nadfaskentarea.org.uk |
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| 11th-12th | Heritage Open Days - Sandwich |
| Few people know that Sandwich was the first in Britain to have a preservation order placed on the entire town. Over the weekend visitors will be able to explore and get inside medieval houses, churches and public buildings, some dating back to the 13th century. The Heritage Open Days are hosted by The Sandwich Society and English Heritage. For further details contact the Chairman, Keith Wells on 01304 613512 | |
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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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| 11th | Aylesham Summer Carnival |
| Our summer carnival this year, is set to be bigger and better with even more entrants into Kent's Largest Village carnival. More details will follow shortly, If you would like to attend please contact us as soon as possible for more details, or go to our website. | |
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Aylesham Carnival Association
Contact: Alan Watson, Chairman Tel: 07747 887143 E-mail: info@ayleshamcarnival.co.uk Website: http://www.ayleshamcarnival.co.uk |
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| 11th | Heritage Open Day – White Cliffs |
| Location: White Cliffs Time: As per opening Cost: Free Description: Free parking today as part of Heritage Open Day. Free introductory tours will be led around the site at 11.00am, 1.00pm & 3.00pm. Just turn up. | |
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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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| 11th | Heritage Open Day – South Foreland Lighthouse |
| Location: South Foreland Lighthouse Time: 11.00 – 5.30pm (last entry at 5.00pm) Cost: Free entry Description: Free entry today only as part of Heritage Open Day. All visitors to the lighthouse are taken on guided tours. | |
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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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| 11th | Charity Music Show |
| An afternoon of live music to raise money for Cancer Research UK starting at 2.00pm at Eastry Village Hall. 50's and 60's, country/folk and modern. Tickets £6.50 for adults and £4.00 for children under 12. There will be a raffle and refreshments will be on sale. Contact Bickers Post Office in Eastry for tickets or Jane Bevan on 01304 830603. | |
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| 11th-12th | River Scarecrow Trail |
| Join in the fun and follow the Scarecrow Trail from 10am - 5pm. Maps on sale 11th & 12th Sept from River Village Hall, Common Lane, Crabble Mill, Lower Road, and the Methodist Church, Lewisham Road. Adults £1 accompanied children free. Prize for best scarecrow. Pot of silver for winner of quiz. | |
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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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| 11th | Coast Along For WaterAid 2010 |
| Take part in WaterAid's sponsored walk around the beautiful coast paths of Britain and help provide safe water and effective sanitation to some of the poorest communities in Africa, Asia and the Pacific region. The Challenge The aim of Coast Along is to have a team of walkers on sections of the National Coast Paths around the UK on the same day. The terrain is varied, each path being between 4 and 15 miles in length and graded from 'easy' to 'severe'! So whether you seek a leisurely weekend break with family or friends, or a more challenging team building exercise, Coast Along has something for everyone! The Kent coast path from Faversham to Folkstone follows parts of both The Saxon Shore Way and The Viking Coastal Trail and includes the whole coast of the Isle of Thanet, which was once separated from mainland Kent by the Wantsum Channel. Highlights include the famous White Cliffs of Dover, nature reserves on the marshland of the Swale Estuary, busy promenades of traditional seaside resorts and magnificent castles Contact Details To find out more, and to register for Coast Along visit www.coastalongforwateraid.org or email coastalong@wateraid.org | |
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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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| 11th | Last Night of the Proms |
| Enjoy the Last Night of the Proms in the Market Square. Bring a seat and a Picnic to enjoy the atmosphere from The Royal Albert Hall. Screening starts at 7.30pm | |
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Dover District Council - Big Screen
E-mail: bigscreen@dover.gov.uk Website: http://www.dover.gov.uk |
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| 11th | Village Clubs Open Day |
| 10.00 am - 3.00 pm Liz Rath tel. 01304 812644 sunrise@landmine.me.uk | |
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Ash Village Hall
Contact: Graham Ward Tel: 01304 812489 E-mail: bookings@ashvillagehall.org.uk Website: http://ashvillagehall.org.uk |
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| 12th | London to Canterbury Cycle Ride |
| In aid of the Children's Trust Tadworth. See www.thechildrenstrust.org.uk | |
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| 12th | Dover Carnival |
| DATE CHANGED. The Dover Carnival will now take place on Sunday 12th September from 6pm. | |
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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 | outing |
| Day trip to Hastings | |
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Deal Pathfinders Club
Contact: Pat Winder Tel: 07779945830 |
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| 16th | Polish Sailing Vessel visits Dover |
| The Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra in Katowice are on tour of European Ports, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, Oslo , Dover and Boulogne-sur-Mer. The Orchestra will arrive to these destinations on one of Poland's most beautiful sailing ships Dar Mtodziezy. The ship will be docking at the Prince of Wales Pier, Dover and will be available to visit on the 16th from 10am - 12 noon and 1pm - 5pm. Entry Free. For school bookings please contact Willie Cooper email: irondraw@btinternet.com Tel: 01227 786111 | |
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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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| 16th | 'The New 60' author panel |
| The New 60' author panle will include Rosie Thomas (author), William Nicholson (screen writer Gladiator & Shadowlands) will be asking 'Does life change at sixty'. at Dover Library Theatre, 19.00 tickets £3.00, book on 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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| 16th | Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra Concert |
| The orchestra, regarded as Poland's finest, will perform a concert celebrating the 200th anniversary of Fryderyk Chopin's birth. The concert begins at 7pm at Dover Town Hall. Tickets are £10 for adults and £8 for concessions (or £25 for a family ticket of 2 adults and 2 children). Tickets are available from the Dover Visitor Information Centre in person or over the phone (number below). | |
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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-19th | Deal Maritime Folk Festival |
| Annual Maritime Folk Festival. For further details please visit website www.dealmaritimefolkfestival.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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| 17th | Conference: Women, Domestic Abuse & Barriers to Inclusion |
| This Conference addresses the need for comprehensive, accessible and appropriate support for victims of domestic abuse, post-crisis. What support do women need to reintegrate socially and economically, after the crisis? Which of these support services exist and where are the gaps? How can our statutory agencies and third sector providers work in partnership to fill these gaps in services? | |
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Cordomus
Contact: Donna Payne Tel: 01304 372441 E-mail: admin@cordomus.info Website: http://www.cordomus.info |
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| 17th | FREE Reflexology |
| FREE relaxing and revitalising taster treatments at Paydens Chemist, Canada Rd on Friday 17th Sept (1-4pm). No appointment needed. For further info ring Helen Fowler on 01304 239 653 or see www.helenheels.co.uk | |
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| 18th | You decide: Grants for local community projects - voting events |
| ALL WELCOME: Public Meeting of the Dover West Neighbourhood Forum at Elvington Community Centre (morning - time TBC). This year the Dover District Neighbourhood Forums are piloting Participatory Budgeting - an innovative way of allocating funding and directly involves local people (residents, community groups and representatives of all parts of the community) deciding how the Small Community Capital Projects grant is awarded in their area. Special “You Decide†voting events are being held where you will have the chance to hear local groups give a 3-minute presentation on their project (no power-point allowed) and then vote on how you score each project. Top scoring projects will be awarded the amount requested until the pot of money available has all gone. All recommendations are subject to approval by KCC and DDC. Come along and vote for your favourite projects. | |
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Dover District Neighbourhood Forums
Contact: Anne Charman, KCC Community Engagement Manager Tel: 01622 696389 E-mail: anne.charman@kent.gov.uk Website: http://www.dover.gov.uk/neighbourhoodforums |
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| 18th | WHITFIELD WANDER |
| Saturday 18th September 2.00pm Exploring some of the footpaths and lanes around the village. Please bring water to drink. Children over 7 welcome. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Julia of Collyer's Companions (01304 241806). MEET: Whitfield village hall (on main road thro' village) (TR 302 451). DISTANCE: 4.5 miles (2.25 hours). GRADE: 3. 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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| 18th | You decide: Grants for local community projects - voting events |
| ALL WELCOME: Public Meeting of the Dover North Neighbourhood Forum at Elvington Community Centre (afternoon - time TBC). This year the Dover District Neighbourhood Forums are piloting Participatory Budgeting - an innovative way of allocating funding and directly involves local people (residents, community groups and representatives of all parts of the community) deciding how the Small Community Capital Projects grant is awarded in their area. Special “You Decide†voting events are being held where you will have the chance to hear local groups give a 3-minute presentation on their project (no power-point allowed) and then vote on how you score each project. Top scoring projects will be awarded the amount requested until the pot of money available has all gone. All recommendations are subject to approval by KCC and DDC. Come along and vote for your favourite projects. | |
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Dover District Neighbourhood Forums
Contact: Anne Charman, KCC Community Engagement Manager Tel: 01622 696389 E-mail: anne.charman@kent.gov.uk Website: http://www.dover.gov.uk/neighbourhoodforums |
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| 18th | Fighting and Flying - Guided Walk |
| Location: Meet Visitor Centre, White Cliffs. Time: 11am-4pm. 6 mile walk. Allow 5 hours Cost: Free event but donations welcome. Limited spaces so pre booking advisable. Normal Car Park fees apply. Description: Meet at the White Cliffs Visitor Centre and discover the history of hellfire corner and it’s unique role in events of the 20th century. Your guide will cover events from Bleriot’s first crossing of the channel to defences used during World War II and beyond. 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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| 19th | Deal Braderie |
| The popular open-air market held annually in the High Street. A range of products are available including bric-a-brac, antiques and collectables. | |
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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 | SAMPHIRE HOE WALK |
| Sunday 19th September 2.00pm Discover the fascinating story of Britain's newest piece of land made from creatures that lived 130 million years ago. 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. | |
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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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| 20th | FREE Reflexology |
| FREE relaxing and revitalising taster treatments at Paydens Chemist, Queen St on Monday 20th Sept (2-4pm). No appointment needed. For further info ring Helen Fowler on 01304 239 653 or see www.helenheels.co.uk | |
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| 20th | Major Pettigrew's Last Stand |
| An audience with Helen Simonson author of highly aclaimed first novel Major Pettigrew's Last Stand at Dover Library Theatre, 19.30 tickets £2.00, book on 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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| 23rd | Lecture: The Influence of the Arts on the Making of Gardens. |
| Dr Laura de Beden will describe the fundamentals to garden design, illustrated with beautiful images for enjoyment of the artistic process involved in a garden's making. The lecture will be held at The Tower Theatre (the home of FHODS), North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone CT20 3HL at 2.15 pm for 2.30 pm start. Prospective members welcome (£5). For more information about FDFAS please visit the website. | |
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Folkestone Decorative & Fine Arts Society
Contact: Dr. J. A. Hill (Publicity) Tel: 01303 239 587 E-mail: folkestonedfas@googlemail.com Website: http://www.nadfaskentarea.org.uk |
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| 24th | 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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| 24th | BEYOND THE MOON |
| Black Tie - Annual Charity Ball Last year Ramada Dover's Annual Charity Ball raised over £8,000 for Beyond The Moon. Beyond The Moon grants holiday wishes to families with children who are suffering from a life threatening illness. Two local families will be helped this year! The evening consists of a Three Course Dinner with a Variety of Live Entertainment, Auction and DJ. All proceeds go to the charity. Ticket Price is £50.00 / person. Contact Name: Michelle Sheppard 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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| 25th | FAMILY DAY AT DOVER MUSEUM |
| Adults and children alike can make a replica Anglo-Saxon rings using copper wire and Anglo-Saxon necklaces using clay. Drop in anytime between 10.00 - 16.30. There is no charge for the workshop but normal admission rates to the msueum of £3 per adult and £2 per senior, student or child apply. Entry to Dover Museum 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 | WEDDING FAYRE |
| Wedding Fayre Ramada Dover hosts the second of our 2010 Wedding Fayres in conjunction with The Wedding Experience in our Grand Marquee. Experience first hand the beauty of the surroundings offered at this 4 Star Venue and meet a selection of Wedding Suppliers from across Kent. Show is open from 10am to 3pm FREE ENTRY Contact Name: Michelle Sheppard 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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