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Perhaps of all games, after cricket, bowls might be seen as the most representative of England’s green and pleasant land. The crisp white of the uniforms, the lush verdure of the lawn are as timeless as afternoon tea and just as refreshing. Built beside the River Dour, the Dover Bowling Club provides an oasis…
Mike McFarnell is a familiar sight around Dover with his video camera and tripod but many may not realise that Mike has been taking the footage of the life and times of his town since 2003 as well as running the popular Dover Film Festival. The Festival has been allowing Dovorians a peek into the…
Ho Ho Ho! The Great Christmas Switch On comes to Dover this year on Saturday the 5th of December and now is the time to get involved in this spectacular annual community event. This is a great opportunity for stall holders, musicians, artists, entertainers, caterers or anyone with ideas to showcase their talent as Dover…
If August is green, the colour of October must surely be yellow or orange, for it is this month that brings along with the falling leaves, the harvest of squash and pumpkin. It is the grinning face of the latter that we see on the last day of this month, candlelit and glowing in all…
Run by the community for the community since 1826, the Dover Regatta is one of the oldest events of its kind in Britain. And nearly 200 years later, on 30 August, this year’s Regatta proved to be the best one yet. The weather was perfect for a day of boating and by late afternoon it…
Dover Town Council is delighted to announce that Cllr Sue Jones has been named as one of 3 finalists for the national award for STAR COUNCILLOR OF 2015. The Star Award is NALC’s (National Association of Local Councils) way of recognising the hard work and dedication of people in local government whose efforts, often unsung…
September is a bittersweet month in the allotment. After the languid heat of summer and early harvest, the bluster of autumn bonfires will not be far behind. Hopefully you will still be enjoying cucumbers, onions, courgettes, lettuce, leeks and spinach. Potatoes and tomatoes should both be plentiful. Toward the end of the month,the last of the…
In 2012 Dover Town Council started a greeting service run by volunteers to meet, greet and advise tourists visiting the town during the summer months, to answer any questions and generally give a welcoming feel to the Town. Since then, the Dover Greeters have gone from strength to strength, becoming an integral part of life…
Dover Town Council wants to promote and encourage walking in the town as part of a healthy lifestyle. To this end, three varied routes have been created for the community to enjoy. The routes include the town’s heritage, tourism, transport and nature and range from approximately 24 minutes up to 2 hours. All three routes start and…
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