The newly formed Dover White Cliffs branch of the Royal British Legion continues to grow and go from strength to strength. This year they were chosen to host the County Parade attended by branches from across Kent. The Town Mayor, Raadslid Neil Rix, was delighted to be able to present the £550 requested by the…
Here at the Town council we are glad to see the summer sunshine – and we thought we would share a letter that we are sending to everyone who has a Town Council allotment! We have had complaints that since the weather has got better tenants are seeing rather more of their neighbours…
'N fantastiese nuwe Farmers Market geopen in die Town Centre se Biggin Hall op Sondag 25 Junie met stalletjies mors uit op die sypaadjie buite. Kent het 'n paar van die heel beste produkte in die Land te maak van ons sonnige warm klimaat en die ryk weivelde van ons kryt Heuvelland. Lucky shoppers including Dover Town…
The fabulous floral crown has returned to Dover’s Market Square with a whole new look – replanted in soft shades of royal purple to act as a beautiful focal point in the centre of the Town. Pear trees and planters filled with flowers along the High Street will bring vibrant summer colour throughout the season…
Oor 80 sportmanne en -vroue, juniors en hooggeplaastes oor die kanaal deur P&Vroeë O Ferry Saterdag oggend, on 10th June 2017, to take part in the 44th annual Dover – Calais Festival of Sport. Die dorpe is om dit in beurte om die fees aan te bied, wat is so oud soos hul twinning, sedert 1973….
Oor 200 local people and civic dignitaries gathered to witness Councillor Neil Rix’s installation as Town Mayor of Dover for a second year at the Annual Mayor Making Meeting of the Town Council in the historic Maison Dieu on 25 Mei 2017. The meeting opened with all standing for a minute’s silence in memory…
Everyone at Dover Town Council was saddened to hear of the death of Councillor Ronnie Philpott after a brave fight against illness. Ronnie was elected to the Council in 2006, and served as Town Mayor in 2011-12 en 2013-14. She was Deputy Town Mayor in 2012-13 and also held office as Mayoress. In addition to…
17 remarkable people and organisations came together to be celebrated and thanked for their contribution to the community life of our Town in the Annual People of Dover Awards Ceremony, that took place at the Town Council Offices, Wednesday 10th May 2017. Nominations were received in 6 categories and voted for by the public. Baie geluk…
The 99th Anniversary of the Dover Patrol’s heroic and historic raid on Zeebrugge on St George’s Day 1918 herdenk teen 'n jaarlikse seremonie op 23 April 2017. Reverend John Walker conducted a service at St James Cemetery where the fallen of the raid are laid to rest together with their leader Vice Admiral Sir…
Tuesday 4th April saw the Easter Special Bluebird Market organised by the Dover Town Team and supported by Dover Town Council and Destination Dover. The market hosted a range of Easter activities and workshops, including free face painting within the high street, art and crafts within Dickens Corner Cafe, attraction rides on Market Square….