Christmas cheer was spread throughout Dover Town Centre during the weekend of 2nd & 3rd December. For the first time the annual Christmas celebration continued on through to Sunday. The festive fun started early on Saturday Morning with a huge crowd gathering for the Switch On of the Christmas Tree and High Street Festive Lights…
We all know someone with Dementia but do we know what we can do to make life that little bit easier for them and those who look after them? The Town Council is supporting work with local partners to win Dover official status as a “Dementia Friendly Community”. A very successful drop-in event was held…
At 11.00am on Sunday 12 November, 99 years on from the signing of the Armistice in 1918, more men, women and children than ever gathered at the People of Dover’s war memorial to honour the memory of all the service men and women who gave their lives in action. The parade of standards, veterans…
Everyone at Dover Town Council was saddened to hear of the death of former Councillor George Allt. George was a member of the Council from 1997 to 2007, and served as Town Mayor in 2003-4. George is remembered for his enthusiasm for the work of the Council, his sense of fun and ability to put…
Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade Dover War Memorial Sunday 12 November 2017 At 11.00am on Sunday 12 November 2017, 99 years on from the signing of the Armistice in 1918, Dover will remember all the servicemen and women who have given their lives in the service of their country. A parade of standards, veterans…
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A very successful and well attended Fairtrade Reception was held at Dover Town Council to celebrate the continuance of Dover and Deal as Fairtrade Towns. Rev Andy Bawtree of River Parish Church and Rebecca Turner from the Fairtrade Foundation were guest speakers. Rebecca spoke about changes taking place including new initiatives for Fairtrade producers and…
The Town Council pledged vital support for Age UK Dover to stop closure of the Saturday Service at the Riverside Centre which provides a hot meal and other support and activities. These are a lifeline to elderly people who are often on their own at weekends. The Saturday Service was at risk as numbers were…
The new “Dover Connector” has started work to open up the High Meadow Nature Reserve to local people who do not use it on a regular basis at the moment. High Meadow is a huge area of really beautiful high quality chalk down-land that comes almost into the centre of the Town. There are plans…
Teams from Transition Dover and the Prospect Place Community Allotment got together to host the annual Allotment Open Afternoon and share how good it can be to “grow your own” fruit and vegetables for healthy exercise and better eating. The Allotment Team are very proud of the new wildlife pond which they created this year…