DEAL VISITORS INFORMATION CENTRE

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FEBRUARY 2016

Deal Castle open to the public every Saturday & Sunday

DATE EVENT

Mon 1st
Tues 2nd
Wed 3rd / Wednesday Market, Town Hall Undercroft, High Street, 9am-1.30pm
Thurs 4th
Fri 5th / Friday Market, Town Hall Undercroft, High Street, 9am-1.30pm
SpeakUpCIC Service Users’ Forum, 11am-12pm, MCCH Pathways to Wellbeing, Deal Ability Centre, 43 Victoria Road, Deal, CT14 7AY
Dracula - An original stage play concerning the life of Count Dracula, 7.30pm, The Astor Theatre, tickets £10
Sat 6th / Deal General Market, Union Road car park, from 8.30am
Deal Farmer’s Market, Astor Community Theatre, 9.30am-1pm
Deal Open Darts Competition, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, 11am. Entry fee £10, phone 01304 374335 for more information
2016 Regatta Court Selection, The Ocean Rooms, Queen Street, Deal. Doors open at 12.30pm, Rosebud Queen Selection at 1pm (register from 12.30pm), Junior Court Selection at 3pm (register from 2pm) and doors close at 5.30pm. Doors re-open at 7pm and Senior Court Selection is at 8pm (register from 7pm). Entry is £4 (all Court Entrants and under 14’s free)
The Sherry Babys – Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons Tribute, 8pm, The Astor Theatre, tickets £18 (theatre seating with dance floor)
Sun 7th
Mon 8th
Tues 9th
Wed 10th / Wednesday Market, Town Hall Undercroft, High Street, 9am-1.30pm
Thurs 11th / Free Performing Arts Taster Session for children aged 4-7 years-old, 4pm, The Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal. To reserve a space, email Lizzie at or text 07974 928765
Mark Billingham and My Darling Clementine will present the original story of The Other Half using songs from Michael Weston King and Lou Dalgleish, 8pm, The Astor Theatre, tickets £15
Fri 12th / Hearing Aid Aftercare Clinic 10am-12pm, Eastry Village Hall
Friday Market, Town Hall Undercroft, High Street, 9am-1.30pm
Acoustic Strawbs, 8pm, The Astor Theatre, tickets £17
London Band, Billy Vincent, The Lighthouse Pub, The Stand, Walmer, 8.30pm, free entry
Sat 13th / Deal General Market, Union Road car park, from 8.30am
Eagle Heights Wildlife Foundation Eagle Display, 11am-3pm, Betteshanger Country Park. Flying displays will be at 12noon and 1.30pm
Deal and Walmer Lions Club Quiz, The Alma, West Street, 7.30pm; to book a table, call Vic on 01304 365061
Guilty Pleasures Presents The Valentines Disco, 8pm, The Astor Theatre, tickets £15 or two for £25. For £30, the Starlight Party Bus will pick you up and drop you off at the Astor Theatre, and there will be champagne and nibbles in the bus, before taking you to The Valentines Disco. Price of £30 includes disco ticket, early booking is advised
David Bowie Tribute Party Night, The Lighthouse Pub, 8.30pm, free entry although donations to the Pilgrims Hospices will be welcome. Fanct dress is encouraged
Sun 14th / Sunday Classics, 3pm, The Astor Theatre, tickets £6
Sunday Service afternoon food and music session featuring ‘Three Cane Whale’, with live music from 4pm, The Lighthouse Pub, The Strand, Walmer, free entry
Mon 15th
Tues 16th / Councillor Surgery with Mill Hill district councillors Mike Eddy, Sid Pollitt and Maggie Cosin, as well as local PCSO’s, at Betteshanger Sports Club, Cavell Square, 10am – 11.30am
HealthWalks 2016 - Sandown Castle, North Deal: 10.15am (for 10.30am) duration 60mins. Free, short, volunteer-led local walk. Visit the website: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/ Call Bernie to confirm details 07977 491084
Deal Promenaders Health Walk; meet in front of Deal Pier. A gentle paced walk suitable for those recovering from illness or needing extra support. 10.30am start. Contact 0300 123 1220 (option 2) for more information
Energy Advice Session, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 2pm-4pm. Free advice on understanding gas and electricity bills and if changing energy suppliers could save money. Confidential and with no obligation; just bring a latest energy bill. Email for more information
Launch of an eight-week Creative Writing Class by Deal author Anstey Spraggan, at the Guildhall in Sandwich, 6pm-8pm; £85 for eight weeks, email or phone 07811338871 to book
Wed 17th / Wednesday Market, Town Hall Undercroft, High Street, 9am-1.30pm
HealthWalks 2016 - Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am (for 10am) - 60-90mins. Free, short, volunteer-led local walk. No need to book, just turn up. Visit the website: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/ or contact 01304 828713 for more information
Thurs 18th / HealthWalks 2016 - Deal Pier (perfect for people with walking difficulties or those recovering from illness). Meet in front of Deal Pier, Beach Street, Deal, 10.45am for 11am start - duration 30 mins. Visit the website: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/ or contact Rob Moore on 01304 374603
Quiz Night, Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Kelvedon Road, Walmer, 7.30pm. Individuals and teams welcome. Food and fun for £4 per person. Visit the website: www.walmerbaptistchurch.co.uk or phone 01304 364216
Chilli Jam Jazz Quartet, The Deal Hoy, Duke Street, Deal, 8.30pm. Live jazz - with classic tunes from greats such as Miles Davis and Horace Silver, plus originals. Free admission
Fri 19th / Friday Market, Town Hall Undercroft, High Street, 9am-1.30pm
Putting on the Ritz Tea Dance, 2pm, The Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal; tickets £3.50
Raw Deal – A night of the finest local rock bands, The Astor Theatre, 8pm, entry £6
Martyn Wyndham-Read at the Deal Friday Folk Club, 8pm, upstairs at the RMA Club, 37 The Strand, £5 admission
Sat 20th / Deal General Market, Union Road car park, from 8.30am
Family Fun Event, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 12noon-3pm. Craft and gift stalls, bouncy castle, face painting and more
Grand Jumble Sale, Kingsdown Village Hall, Upper Street, Kingsdown, 2pm. Admission 40p. In aid of Kingsdown Rocks event. Contact Stephen McCormick on 075833 110034
Amateur Boxing Show, Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square, Deal, doors open 6pm, boxing starts 7pm. Organised by Aylesham and District Amateur Boxing Club. Tickets £10; children (under 14) £5. Refreshments and licensed bar available. Phone 07794 991642 for more information
White Cliffs Symphonic Winds present a Gala Concert at St Mary’s Church, Walmer, 7.30pm. Tickets are £8, available from the band secretary on 01304 373697 or on the door; for more information, visit the band’s website at www.wcsw.org.uk
Judie Tzuke – Songs and Stories, The Astor Theatre, 8pm; tickets £20
Sun 21st / Antiques and Collectors Market, Astor Community Theatre, 9am-3pm. Approximately 30 stalls, plus a licensed bar and DC's Diner. Entry £1; to book a stall call Quentin on 07976 935403
Deal Beach Clean, 10am, Deal Pier, organised by Deal With It and Marine Conservation Society; all welcome, equipment supplied. Visit the website: www.dealwithit.org.uk, or phone 01304 372673
Mon 22nd / FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT
HealthWalks 2016 - Betteshanger (Fowlmead) Country Park: 10.30am (for 10.45am start) duration 90mins. Free, volunteer-led local walk - ideal those who wish to be more active. Visit the website: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/ or contact Bernie to confirm details on 07977 491084
Blood Donation Sessions, 1.30pm – 4pm, and 5pm – 7.30pm, Trinity Methodist Church, Union Road, Deal. For more information, visit blood.co.uk or call 0300 123 23 23
Deal Town Council Meeting, Deal Town Hall, 7.15pm. Full council open to the public
Tues 23rd / Weekly Coffee Morning, Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal, 10am-12noon. Profits to the Club and local charities
MAPS Chill Bar, The Alma Pub, West Street, Deal - social meeting group for people with disabilities. Two sessions: 10am-1pm and 1pm-4pm. Fee: £5 per session or £10 all day. Contact Mark Spurgeon on 07770 912 437
HealthWalks 2016 - Community Centre, 28 Golf Road, North Deal: 10.15am (for 10.30am) duration 60mins. Free, short, volunteer-led local walk. Visit the website: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/ or contact Bernie to confirm details on 07977 491084
Deal Promenaders Health Walk, meet in front of Deal Pier. A gentle paced walk suitable for those recovering from illness or needing extra support. 10.30am start. Contact 0300 123 1220 (option 2) for more information
Energy Advice Session, Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 2pm-4pm. Free advice on understanding gas and electricity bills and if changing energy suppliers could save money. Confidential and with no obligation; just bring a latest energy bill. Email for more information
Wed 24th / Wednesday Market, Town Hall Undercroft, High Street, 9am-1.30pm
HealthWalks 2016 - Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am (for 10am) - 60-90mins. Free, short, volunteer-led local walk. Visit the website: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/ or phone 01304 828713 for more information
Friendship Group Over 50's, Parish Hall, Great Mongeham, 10am-1pm. Weekly social meeting for the over 50's. Entry: £2 (includes unlimited tea and cake!). Contact Maria on 07582 576267 or email her at for more information
Recycled Teenagers Tea Party - monthly social event for the over-50s, The Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Entry: £2.50. Guest speakers, a quiz, tea, coffee and a buffet. Contact Chrissi Dunn on 01304 373677
Thurs 25th / Open Day, Chequers Kitchen Cookery School, The Ancient Highway, North Deal, 10am-2.30pm. Opportunity for charities, public authorities, health and welfare providers and schools to learn about potential activities for their service users. Visit the website: www.chequersdeal.co.uk or contact 01304 362288 for more information
HealthWalks 2016 - Deal Pier (perfect for people with walking difficulties or those recovering from illness). Meet in front of Deal Pier, Beach Street, Deal, 10.45am for 11am start - duration 30 mins. Visit the website: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/ or contact Rob Moore on 01304 374603
The Astor Palm Court Orchestra, Astor Community Theatre, doors open 1pm, starts 2pm. Popular light music directed from the violin by Julius Bannister and following in the footsteps of such famous exponents as Alfredo Campoli and Max Jaffa. Tickets £5 (including tea and cake)
Charity Quiz to raise money for ‘Save The Children’, 7pm for 7.30pm, Deal Vics Cricket Club CT14 7RQ. Teams welcome, £2 per person, booking not required
Bingo Session, Parish Hall, Great Mongeham, 7.30pm start
Fri 26th / Friday Market, Town Hall Undercroft, High Street, 9am-1.30pm
Social Club for children (age 7-14) with physical disabilities, Community Centre, Golf Road, North Deal, 5pm-7pm. Entry £3 (includes light refreshments). New monthly club; please book; contact Chrissy Dubber on 07980 114001
Crohn’s and Colitis fundraiser Debbie Hyland will host a quiz night at Betteshanger Sports and Social Club, Cavell Square, Deal, 7.30pm. Entry on the door is £4.50 per person and teams can be made of up to 8 people
Vula Viel, 8pm, St Mary’s Arts Centre, St Mary’s Church, Strand Street, Sandwich, CT13 9HN. Band webpage - http://www.vulaviel.com/
Event page https://www.facebook.com/events/551841738324854/ Ticket Link - vulaviel.brownpapertickets.com
Quiz Night, Royal British Legion Club, Market Street, in aid of the Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund Appeal 7.30pm start. £3 per person
Noel McCalla and Maiuko, 8pm, The Astor Theatre; tickets £12
Sat 27th / Deal General Market, Union Road car park, from 8.30am
Police Surgery, outside Marks and Spencer store, High Street, Deal, 9am-10am. Meet local police representatives to discuss problems or seek advice
AGM with Friends of St Leonard’s Church, 10am for 10.30am, St Leonard’s Church; hot drinks will be served from 10am. All are welcome to come along; please consider joining the group to help with the ongoing effort to maintain this fabulous historical church. Contact 01304 367711 for more information
Police Surgery, Walmer Parish Council Office, 8 The Strand, Walmer, 10.30am-11.30am. Meet local police representatives to discuss problems or seek advice
DealWithIt Annual Gathering, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 2pm-4pm. An opportunity for members and supporters of the local "green" group to look back at achievements in 2015 and discuss ideas for 2016. Visit the website: www.dealwithit.org.uk or phone 01304 272673
Charity Quiz, The Granville Cafe, 6 Park Avenue, Deal, 7.30pm. Teams of four; £5 per person (pay on the door), in aid of the Martha Trust charity. Also raffle, games and fun. Bring own drinks and nibbles; please pre-book places by contacting Ruth Clist on 07976 187163
Purple Zeppelin – Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin Tribute, The Astor Theatre, 8pm; tickets £17
Sun 28th / ‘Marriage Poppins’ Wedding Fair, 10am-4pm, The Astor Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal. Free entry plus a goody bag for the first 20 brides; for further information, email
Mon 29th / HealthWalks 2016 - Betteshanger (Fowlmead) Country Park: 10.30am (for 10.45am start) duration 90mins. Free, volunteer-led local walk - ideal those who wish to be more active. Visit the website: www.walkingforhealth.org.uk/ or contact Bernie to confirm details on 07977 491084
Last Picture Club presents “Still Alice”, Astor Community Theatre, doors 7pm, show 8pm. Julianne Moore plays Dr. Alice Howland, a renowned linguistics professor at Columbia University, facing the early-onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Tickets £5; concessions £4; Astor Friends £3