Events in Dover -
September 2010
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Wednesday 1st September 2010 at 0:00
Triangles Community Fun/Open Day.
Triangles Community Centre is holding this event to show the public what goes on at Triangles. Fun, information, and entertainment for the whole family!
Entrance is free and the event is 11.00am - 3.00pm.
Wednesday 1st September 2010 at 14:00
Walk Around Lydd
Conducted walk around Lydd where walkers will be shown some of the historic sites.CHARGE: adults £2, children free. LEADER: Friends of Lydd (01797 366566) MEET: Outside Mittell's Newsagent (next to All Saints Church) Lydd, (TR 043 208) DISTANCE:1.5 miles (2 hours) GRADE: 1 NO DOGS
Wednesday 1st September 2010 at 19:00
The Friends of St Leonards Present Flags
What do the Flags in Sandwich, Deal, Walmer and Dover areas mean? Come along to St Leonard's Church, Rectory Road, Deal and find out. An interesting presentation by Nick Weeks of the Flag Institute on Wednesday 1st September at 7pm. Admission is FREE, and refreshments are available.
For more information, contact: Steve Goodell on 01304 369220 or see the Friends website www.stleonardsdeal.co.uk
Thursday 2nd September 2010 at 0:00
The first of this year's annual cut and rake a section of Holyweel fen, to benefit the wildlife of this scarce wetland habitat. LEADER: Phil Green, Whire Cliffs Countryside Partnership. (07880 706993) MEET: 9,30am Dover, 10am Folkestone, 10.05am Wingate Road or 10.15am at the bottom of Castle Hill, off M20 juction 13, Folkestone (TR 210 377). Then driving off th the bottom of Sugarloaf Hill (so long as it isn't too wet!)
Thursday 2nd September 2010 at 0:00
A leisurely walk around Old Hythe, including St Leonard's Church and Crypt. CHARGE: 50p per person (crypt extra), which includes a descriptive leaflet. No need to book. Parties (10+) at any time by arrangement. LEADER: Hythe Civic Society. (01303 266118) MEET: Hythe Town Hall, High Street, (TR 163 347) DISTANCE: 0.5 miles (1.5 hours) GRADE: 1. NO DOGS
Saturday 4th September 2010 at 0:00
Leaving West Stourmouth church we will walk across the fields to the river, following the Stour towards Red Bridge returning back across the fields. there should be blackberries along the way. Please bring Sun protection and water to drink. Children over 7 years welcome. Donation to WCCP appreciated. LEADER: Diane of Collyer's Companions (01304 241806). MEET: Church, Church Lane, West Stourmouth (TR 255 629). DISTANCE: 4 miles (2hours). GRADE: 3 Dogs on leads.
Saturday 4th September 2010 at 0:00
Join our local expert for an informal introduction to bats, moths and other creatures of the night over homemade soup and bread, followed by a walk out at dusk to set up a moth trap and listen to bats with bat detectors. Great fun for all the family. Wear appropriate clothing and bring a torch. Limited spaces so pre booking advisable. CHARGE: £10.00
Saturday 4th September 2010 at 19:00
Cost £10.00 per person including food, tea and coffee. Great fun for all the family.
Sunday 5th September 2010 at 0:00
This is a yearly event and has always proved very popular. 10am-4pm. Buy your map from the village hall from 9am on the day or at the farmers market.
Sunday 5th September 2010 at 0:00
Western Heights Aycliffe: Fencing & Paths
We will be maintaining and clearing footpaths, kissing gates and maybe repairing some steps and fencing. We may be working on a steep slope, so wear boots with a good grip please. Please bring water to drink. LEADER: Paul Sampson, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (07773 619121). MEET: 9.30am Folkestone, 9.40am Wingate Road, 10.00am Dover or 10.30am near the footbridge over the A20, at the far western end of Old Folkstone Road, Aycliffe, Dover (TR 302 397)
Sunday 5th September 2010 at 14:00
A walk through the Folkestone Warren looking at any wildlife still growing or flying. Donation appreciated. LEADER: Phil Green, White Cliffs Countryside Partnership (01304 241806 or 07880 706993) MEET: At the Pavillion Car Park, Wear Bay Road, Folkestone (TR 239 364). DISTANCE: 4 miles ( 3 hours) GRADE: 4 (rocky seashore).
Sunday 5th September 2010 at 14:00
Descend from the western Heights to the sites of some WW2 anti - invasion measures, the Provost prison, a Victorian gun battery, royal Military Hospital and the Archcliffe Yard. Finally we ascend back via the Grand Shaft. CHARGE: adults £2, children free. LEADER: Paul Wells and Jeff Howe (01304 241806) MEET: St Marton's Battery car park, South Military road, Dover (TR 314 407). DISTANCE: 1.5 miles (2.5 hours) GRADE:3
Monday 6th September 2010 at 18:00
Planning Committee Meeting.
Thursday 9th September 2010 at 0:00
Folkestone DFAS will visit Romney Marsh Churches. Priority booking for members. For more information (including membership) e mail or visit the website.
Folkestone Decorative and Fine Arts society
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Saturday 11th September 2010 at 0:00
Over the weekend visitors will be able to access medieval houses, churches and public buildings. For futher details contact Keith wells 01304 613512.
Saturday 11th September 2010 at 0:00
A sponsered walk around the beautiful coastal paths of Britain to help provide safe water and effective sanitation to some of the poorest communities in Africa, Asia and Pacific region.
Saturday 11th September 2010 at 0:00
There are free tours at 11am,1pm, and 3pm. Parking is free as part of Heritage Day.
Saturday 11th September 2010 at 0:00
For more information please see the website www.ayleshamcarnival.co.uk
Saturday 11th September 2010 at 10:00
River Scarecrow Trail on saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September 10am - 5pm. Adults 31.00 accompanied children free. Maps are included in the entrance fee and are being sold at:
The Village Hall, The Methodist Church and the Crabble Cornmill on the day.
For futher information you may contact Dee Horobin on 01304 825397.
Saturday 11th September 2010 at 10:00
Discover the unique Grand Shaft, a triple spiral staircase which is the quickest way from Dover town up to the Western Heights fortifications and Local Nature Reserve. Entrance free, although donation appreciated. www.doverwesternheights.org. MEET: Entrance to Grand Shaft ataircase, Snargate Street, Dover via Grand Shaft Barracks site, off North Military Road, Dover (TR 317 409)
Saturday 11th September 2010 at 10:00
Free Parking today as part of Heritage Open Day. Free introductory tours will be led around the site at 11.00am, 1.00pm & 3pm. Just turn up! LEADER: National Trust. MEET: White Cliffs Visitor Centre, Upper Road, Langdon Cliffs, Dover, off Military Road. (TR 335 422) DISTANCE: Up to 1.5 hours ( 1 hour)
Sunday 12th September 2010 at 15:00
Dover Town Council`s first ever Battle of Britain Service.
Tuesday 14th September 2010 at 18:00
Town and Enviroment Committee Meeting
Friday 17th September 2010 at 0:00
'The biggest and best motor racing event of the year' with VIP hospitality.
Friday 17th September 2010 at 0:00
Deal Maritime Folk Festival
For futher detail please visit website www.whitecliffscountry.org.uk
Saturday 18th September 2010 at 0:00
Meet Visitor Centre. 11am - 4pm. 6 mile walk. Allow 5 hours. Car park fees apply.
Saturday 18th September 2010 at 0:00
Exploring some of the footpaths and lanes around the village. 2.00pm
Sunday 19th September 2010 at 0:00
Open Air market held annually in the High Street.
Sunday 19th September 2010 at 0:00
Samphir Hoe Walk
Wednesday 22nd September 2010 at 18:00
Finance and General Purposes Meeting
Friday 24th September 2010 at 0:00
Join us on Friday 24th September and offer your valued support to Beyond the Moon, a charity that makes life a little bit better for those families with children with terminal illness. Tickets are just £50 per person which includes a 5 course dinner, some exciting acts to entertain and of course the Charity Auction.
Ramada Dover
Tel: 01304 821230
E mail: reservations@ramadadover.co.uk
Website: www.ramadadover.co.uk
Friday 24th September 2010 at 0:00
Black Tie Annual charity Ball. Tickets: £50.00. Contact Michelle Sheppard on 01304 872841
Friday 24th September 2010 at 0:00
Modern Jive Freestyle Dance
Sunday 26th September 2010 at 0:00
FREE ENTRY Open from 10am to 3pm. www.ramadadover.co.uk
Thursday 30th September 2010 at 18:00
Allotments Committee Meeting