For the first time in many years, Dover has its own branch of the Royal British Legion. The new White Cliffs Branch is based at the Whitfield Social Club on Napchester Road at Whitfield and new members are warmly welcomed. Dover Town Council was proud to present Vice Chairman Mr Ted Smith with a Standard…
It can sometimes be easy to dismiss youngsters and teenagers as self absorbed and leading fun-filled, care free lives- the media often portray them this way. But for a growing number of these young people, the opposite is true: their lives are literally full of caring. Whether due to the disability or illness of…
Millions of people pass through the port of Dover each year, many stopping off to see the sights and historical landmarks in the town as well as to enjoy the beach and seaside. Visitors to Dover will find it easier to get their bearings thanks to the new sign posts leading to the Seafront and the…
Perhaps of all games, after cricket, bowls might be seen as the most representative of England’s green and pleasant land. The crisp white of the uniforms, the lush verdure of the lawn are as timeless as afternoon tea and just as refreshing. Built beside the River Dour, the Dover Bowling Club provides an oasis…
Mike McFarnell is a familiar sight around Dover with his video camera and tripod but many may not realise that Mike has been taking the footage of the life and times of his town since 2003 as well as running the popular Dover Film Festival. The Festival has been allowing Dovorians a peek into the…
Ho Ho Ho! The Great Christmas Switch On comes to Dover this year on Saturday the 5th of December and now is the time to get involved in this spectacular annual community event. This is a great opportunity for stall holders, musicians, artists, entertainers, caterers or anyone with ideas to showcase their talent as Dover…
If August is green, the colour of October must surely be yellow or orange, for it is this month that brings along with the falling leaves, the harvest of squash and pumpkin. It is the grinning face of the latter that we see on the last day of this month, candlelit and glowing in all…
Run by the community for the community since 1826, the Dover Regatta is one of the oldest events of its kind in Britain. And nearly 200 years later, on 30 August, this year’s Regatta proved to be the best one yet. The weather was perfect for a day of boating and by late afternoon it…
Dover Town Council is delighted to announce that Cllr Sue Jones has been named as one of 3 finalists for the national award for STAR COUNCILLOR OF 2015. The Star Award is NALC’s (National Association of Local Councils) way of recognising the hard work and dedication of people in local government whose efforts, often unsung…
September is a bittersweet month in the allotment. After the languid heat of summer and early harvest, the bluster of autumn bonfires will not be far behind. Hopefully you will still be enjoying cucumbers, onions, courgettes, lettuce, leeks and spinach. Potatoes and tomatoes should both be plentiful. Toward the end of the month,the last of the…