Dover’s Market Square in the heart of the Old Town is set to benefit from £2.44m of funding from the Government’s Coastal Communities Fund. The historic Square will be transformed into a first-rate public space for local people and visitors to enjoy. The ambitious plans – now agreed – include: A centrepiece new splash water…
The historic St Edmund of Abingdon Chapel in Priory Road Dover has entered into another phase of its long life. A grant from the Coastal Communities Fund has funded restoration of the walls, wooden roof beams and improved heating and lighting. The little chapel dates from 1253 and was originally built as a mortuary chapel…
Les festivités de Noël et d'hiver ont déjà commencé au conseil municipal avec des plans pour un après-midi de grandes attractions pour toute la famille à apprécier à Douvres le samedi 30 novembre. . De délicieux plats et boissons d'origine locale seront disponibles sur la place du marché de midi à 17 heures, ainsi que des stands et des magasins.…
Maison Dieu House will be open on Saturday 21st September 10am-4pm as part of the annual Heritage Open Day weekend. Maison Dieu House was built in 1665 comme la résidence officielle de l'agent victualler, la personne responsable de l'organisation locale de la fourniture de la nourriture et des boissons aux navires de la Royal Navy. Next…
Dover Town Council has scored a win with the installation of the Town’s first out door table football and table tennis in Maison Dieu Gardens next to the Age UK Riverside Centre. Available all year round to everyone, ils sont libres d'utiliser - il suffit de pop avec vos amis, and a few bats…
The Dover Town Council Autumn Newsletter is now out – click here to read copy or pick it up in hard copy from our offices and other outlets in the Town.
Congratulations to everyone involved in the fabulous success of Dover’s first Dover Pride event on Saturday 31st August celebrating the LGBTQ+ community. Mayor Councillor Gordon Cowan led the Parade from the Market Square to the Town Hall during the morning and opened the entertainment at the Town Hall. The Town Hall was packed to capacity…
De nouvelles bannières sont dans la ville comme un rappel pour apporter votre contribution à l'avenir de Dover en complétant votre plan Neighbourhood Questionnaire. Neighbourhood planning gives communities a chance to take the lead in producing part of the development plan for their area – a Neighbourhood Plan is important – it is a legal document…
The Age of the Anglo-Saxons came back to Dover on 17-18th August in a weekend of activities and fun. There was something for everyone. On the Roman Lawn an Anglo-Saxon living village set up with games to play, craft activities including a coin minting workshop, authentic food, woodworking and textile work. Swords, shields and other…
Il est encore temps pour polir vos bottes et sortir les falaises blanches du Festival de marche qui se déroulera du 22 au Août 28e promenades pour tous les âges, intérêts et capacités. Vous pouvez suivre la ligne de la ville médiévale des remparts perdus de Douvres, explorer l'histoire prospère de Douvres à travers ses usines de maïs, paper mills…