On the 7thJuly, in conjunction with the Commonwealth games, the Queens Baton relay arrived at Dover Castle after its arduous yet inspiring journey around the Commonwealth. The event not only created a way for the people of Dover to celebrate the collective effort of the nations involved but also allowed Dover to be significantly represented…

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Queen Elizabeth ll ~ Platinum Jubilee picnic a resounding success !!!   by Town Council – 08/06/2022   The atmosphere was certainly exciting last Sunday 05/06/2022 as Dovorian families came together for a picnic at Pencester Square to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.  This super-festive event organised by Dover Town Council and Destination Dover featured live music, a host…

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To mark Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, you are invited in witnessing the ceremonial lighting of two Beacons located at Clocktower Square / Dover Marina (public access) and at Dover Castle (via live video feed here: https://youtu.be/fgKVlAiJXf8). DOVER TOWN BEACON – CLOCKTOWER SQUARE / DOVER MARINA Witness the ceremonial lighting of the beacon…

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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…

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 There were queues at the opening of the 2019 Big Draw in The Biggin Hall today with all ages from tots to teenagers and seniors busy making pictures together.  The Big Draw is a National Festival of Drawing which takes place each year promoting drawing as a key skill that is important not only for…

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