The halls are decked and by now the garden and allotment are in tip top shape-earth dug, and richly fertilised, a blank canvas awaiting New Year inspiration. Icy winds and driving rain may prevent us from spending as much time in our outdoor space as we might like but in the quieter moments of December we may…
This year promises to be the best ever with stalls and entertainment of all descriptions culminating in the switching on of the Christmas Lights in the Market Square at 5:00pm by the Town Mayor of Dover, Councillor Precious, supported by the local Christmas Pantomime Casts (DODS) Beauty & The Beast, (Blackfish) Sleeping Beauty, and (Dover…
Discovered beneath a Dover carpark in 1970, the Roman Painted House is one of the best preserved Roman buildings in Britain and stands as a testament to the building skills of the Romans, as well as a window into their way of life. A winner of 4 national awards, including “Museum of the Year “,…
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There’s just under two weeks to go until Dover Town Council’s spectacular Christmas Lights Switch On! Saturday 5 December marks the start of the holiday season with fun for the whole family as Biggin Street to Market Square is transformed into a winter wonderland of stalls, entertainment, and holiday cheer. Supported by the Dover Town Team…
Dover District Council commenced a period of formal consultation as part of the review of its Statement of Licensing Policy under the Licensing Act 2003. The formal consultation ran from 27 July 2015 until 19 October 2015 in accordance with the statutory requirements that the policy must be reviewed every five years. Below is a…
Engineers will begin installing brighter and more modern lighting in the Underpass at Bench Street on Monday 30th of November. The work is expected to be finished by the end of that week, on December 4th, just in time for the festive season. The modernisation of the lighting is another in a long line of…
Last month’s riot of autumnal colour disappears in fog and mist as November drapes the world in grey. The harvest is over for the most part but there is still much to do, if we are willing. The greenhouse and shed as well as pots and containers could do with a spruce up and the…
Since 2014, Dover Arts Development (DAD) have been involved with bringing the The Big Draw to Dover. The Big Draw is an international celebration of drawing that has grown from one day in October 2000, to an annual month-long festival of drawing across the world. This year, supported by Kent County Council, Dover Big Local…
Porchlight , one of the foremost charities supporting the vulnerable and homeless in Kent, and Dover Smart Project, a community- based Art Project on the Kent Coast, have joined forces in a new scheme which they hope will be the catalyst for lasting social change within the town of Dover. The groups want to involve…
Statement of Welcome for Refugees People in Dover are compassionate and caring. Almost everyone has experience either first hand or through families and friends of the challenges of living in a border town. Many who work in Dover have responsibility at the sharp end for the protection and freedom of citizens against those who wish…