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…
Op 11:00 op zondag 12 November, 99 jaar na de ondertekening van de wapenstilstand in 1918, meer mannen, vrouwen en kinderen dan ooit verzamelden zich bij het volk van Dover's oorlogsmonument aan de nagedachtenis van de service mannen en vrouwen die hun leven in actie gaf eren. De parade van de normen, veteranen…
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 naar 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 zondag Service en Parade Dover Oorlogsmonument zondag 12 November 2017 Op 11:00 op zondag 12 November 2017, 99 jaar na de ondertekening van de wapenstilstand in 1918, Dover zullen alle militairen en vrouwen die hun leven in dienst van hun land hebben gegeven onthouden. Een parade van de normen, veteranen…
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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…
The 75th Anniversary Memorial Service of the Channel Dash is being supported with a grant of £1,000 from the Town Council towards the costs of the event including insurance, road closures and first aid. The Town Mayor Councillor Neil Rix and the Chairman of the Civic and Special Projects Committee Councillor John Lamoon presented the cheque…