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…
The 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 depth…
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.
Dover was awash with colour as the town celebrated its fourth Pride festival on 27th August 2022. Organisers set out with the aim to “POP with pride”, with a Dover Pride festival themed around pop art and pop music to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. The Dover Pride march. Photo: Dover Pride/David Goodson Photography Celebrations began…
The Market Square was officially opened on 9th August 2022. After a £3.6M makeover, which include as set of 4 unique metal rings which produce a mist. The space has been designed as a large entertainment space for events and entertainment for everyone to enjoy.
Dover Town Council are very happy to see the Exmoor Ponies return to High Meadow on 20th July. Please be respectful to these beautiful creatures if you are out and about and happen to meet them on you adventures.
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…
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…