Dover shone bright on Saturday 3rd December with a procession of 5 metre tall dancing lantern sculptures transforming its streets, accompanied by a 1000 children and adults carrying 500 star lanterns. Huge queues formed for the enchanting Fire Garden created by Walk the Plank and filling the Roman lawn with shooting flames and steampunk wizardry. …
Save the dates Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd of December, Dover’s Winter Light Up is back! This year we will be bringing a two-day Winter Fire Garden on Dover’s Roman Lawn (by Market Square) illuminated by outdoor arts experts Walk the Plank, sponsored by Port of Dover, Entry is free; the public can turn…
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. Over 50 wreaths were laid during the service, covering the memorial in red poppies, as a…
Deepest condolences to the Family of Admiral of the Fleet Lord Boyce KG GCB OBE DL who sadly passed away on the 6th November 2022. Lord Boyce has been of tremendous importance and authority here in Dover as the Lord Warden and Admiral of the Cinque Ports, and Constable of Dover Castle since 2004. An…
At 11.00am on Sunday 13 November 2022, 104 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 and other organisations will assemble outside the B&M Store in Biggin Street at…
Please click here to view the Dover Town Council Autumn newsletter. Special thanks to Community AD Magazine.
The Town Mayor was delighted to attend the Dover Big Local Information Day at the Charlton Centre on the 28th September 2022. Support and service info were available throughout the day covering housing, health & well-being, benefits, financial support, food and digital training for local residents. This was a great way to discuss more in…
Our Queen, Elizabeth II, has been a constant source of support and strength throughout her reign. For many of us here in Dover, Her Majesty has been at the head of the nation for our whole lives. As a model of duty, public service and loyalty to our country, she will never be surpassed and…
Following the death of her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the official books of condolence will be available for members of the public at the offices of Dover Town Council, Maison Dieu House (behind the People of Dover War Memorial), Biggin Street, Dover from 9am-4.30pm Monday – Saturday from Friday 9th September.
Sunday 28th August saw the Dover Lions Annual Publicans Walk along Dover Seafront. The event was well attended with the Mayor of Dover Judging the fancy dress. All proceeds were donated towards Seniors Christmas Lunch.