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Members of our local Royal British Legion (White Cliffs) Branch braved the rain today to lay out the Garden of Remembrance at the People of Dover’s War Memorial. The black British Legion official crosses are placed in memory of all those regiments connected with Dover during the two World Wars. Coordinator and former Reservist Peter Hall…
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…
Art and creativity can build skills and increase confidence and well-being and become the gateway to future employment. This is especially important for those without a home. Local Charities Dover smART project and Porchlight have teamed up to run “Bridge the Gap – the Next Steps” two week long courses to enable people who are…
Buena idea? ¿Necesita un poco de financiación? – The Councillor Ward Grant Scheme Do you feel your organisation or project could do with a bit of financial support? Va a beneficiar a las personas que viven en su Ayuntamiento Ward,? ¿Es buena relación calidad-precio? Is the funding you need less than £1,000? The Councillor…
Dover’s Market Square in the heart of the Old Town is set to benefit from £2.44m of funding from the Government’s Coastal Communities Fund. The historic Square will be transformed into a first-rate public space for local people and visitors to enjoy. The ambitious plans – now agreed – include: A centrepiece new splash water…
The historic St Edmund of Abingdon Chapel in Priory Road Dover has entered into another phase of its long life. A grant from the Coastal Communities Fund has funded restoration of the walls, wooden roof beams and improved heating and lighting. The little chapel dates from 1253 and was originally built as a mortuary chapel…
The Christmas and Winter festivities are already underway at the Town Council with plans for an afternoon of great attractions for the whole family to enjoy in Dover on Saturday 30th November . Delicious locally sourced food and drink will be available in the Market Square from lunchtime to 5pm together with stalls and shops…
Maison Dieu House will be open on Saturday 21st September 10am-4pm as part of the annual Heritage Open Day weekend. Maison Dieu casa fue construida en 1665 como la residencia oficial del Agente Victualler, la persona responsable de la organización local de la oferta de alimentos y bebidas a los buques de la marina de guerra real. Next…
Dover Town Council has scored a win with the installation of the Town’s first out door table football and table tennis in Maison Dieu Gardens next to the Age UK Riverside Centre. Available all year round to everyone, they are free to use – just pop along with your friends, and a few bats…
The Dover Town Council Autumn Newsletter is now out – click here to read copy or pick it up in hard copy from our offices and other outlets in the Town.