St Edmund’s Chapel in Priory Street is a survivor. Built in 1252, closed as a church by Henry VIII, it became a workshop and store for 400 years. Then, almost totally forgotten it was scheduled for demolition for road widening after the last war. Heroic efforts by local people saved St Edmund’s at the last…
YES! – It’s time to shake off those winter blues. Is your New Year’s Resolution – To be fitter, trimmer and do more exercise? Get outside to enjoy the fresh air? Eat better, healthier and cheaper? Live in a more environmentally and sustainable way? Tick all the boxes at once by renting a Town…
Dover Town Council wish you a very happy holiday. The Dover Town Council office will be closed to the public over the holiday period and will re-open on Thursday 2nd January 2020
A £2,000 Town Council grant will pay for refurbished facilities at Dover Emmaus based in the historic Archcliffe Fort. Councillor Pam Brivio, Chairperson of the Civic and Special Projects Committee visited the community to present the cheque. Pam said – Dover Town council are pleased to support Emmaus, which is such a valuable asset to…
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Countdown to Christmas in Dover 2019 got off to a fabulous start on Saturday 30th November with celebrations in the Market Square all afternoon leading up to the big Christmas Lights Switch On at 5pm. Young People from Dover schools and colleges entertained the crowds with help from the Roadshow and – new and unique…
A £2,000 Town Council grant will pay for a refurbished bathroom at Dover Emmaus based in the historic Archcliffe Fort. The Civic and Special projects Committee voted in favour of the application after receiving a presentation from Emmaus at their meeting on 14 November. Emmaus Dover provides a home and meaningful work for up to…
The Town Council held events at Maison Dieu House and the Louis Armstrong Pub to mark White Ribbon Day on November 25th – the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Men everywhere are asked to recognise the necessity for them to stand up and take responsibility in working towards a future without…
The White Ribbon Campaign aims to end violence against women. Statistics show that 20% of women have experienced sexual assault and 2 women are killed by a current or former partner every week. 6 out of 7 victims of domestic violence are women. The Campaign engages men and women by inviting them to take the…
At 11.00am on Remembrance Sunday Dover men, women and children 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 armed conflicts past and present. The parade of standards, veterans and other organisations marched to the War Memorial in front of…