To commemorate its 25th Anniversary, Martha Trust in Deal threw a very English garden party complete with cream teas and croquet.

Around 60 people joined the celebrations including residents of Martha and their families, supporters of the charity, volunteers and local dignitaries. 

The success of a Zumba fundraiser to raise money for a Pilgrims sky dive in March has inspired Deal fitness instructor Paula Murphy to do even more charity events and hoping now to raise enough money to trek the great wall of china for Pilgrims and Cancer charities.

Paula has already been using her expertise in aid of Pilgrims Hospices, but thanks to the support she received from keep-fit enthusiasts, she now wants to  hold a series of fitness events.

The School holidays are upon us and the Astor are offering a unique experience for 12 – 16 year olds – Destination Imagination.  For one-week from 6-10 August, there will be workshops where participants have the opportunity to write, film and crew their own short film whilst learning about filmmaking.  Participants will get their own DVD copy of their film as well as participation in a special screening at the Theatre for family and friends.  And for aspiring thespians age 7-11, there will be an opportunity to stage their own play, invent characters and design their own set and costumes at the Twisted Tales workshop from 30 July to 3 August

Fee £125 per week – book now at The Astor

Rivals Nightclub & the Astor Theatre 

2012 brings an innovative potential for an events partnership between Rivals Nightclub and The Astor Theatre. To kick start the partnership, both organisations are hosting a “Battle of the Bands” competition – running through the whole of August with a launch party on Deal Carnival Night (Thursday 26th July) at Rivals Nightclub. Are you in a band & looking for potential record producers & seeking the means to record an EP? August is the month for you! Get involved with the biggest Battle of the Bands, ever seen this side of the Channel!  

Carnival & Regatta Brochures are available for £1 from various shops around town.
Programme of events are listed below

FRIDAY 20th JULY - SATURDAY 28th JULY


FRIDAY 20th JULY

• 7.00pm-10.30pm Schools Out UV Party at Rivals, Queen Street.
  

SATURDAY 21st JULY

• 2.30pm-5.30pm Teddy Bears Picnic. Walmer Green
  
• 2.30pm Sailing Vancouver Cup. Long distance handicap race
  
• 7.00pm-9.30pm Party on the Green. DJ Gareth Hopkins
  
• 9.30pm Fireworks on Walmer Green
  

SUNDAY 22nd JULY

• 9.15am Deal Tri 1500m Junior Fun Run for ages 6-14 years
  
• 10.00am Deal Tri Dinosaur 10km
• 9.30am Deal Angling Club - Junior Pier Festival. 11.00am-3.00pm
  
• 10.15am Sailing - Regatta Handicap. A 3-race handicap event with fast & slow classes
  
• 1.00pm Annual All England Hop-Scotch. Deal Seafront
  
• 1.00pm Deal Tri 1000m Open Water Sea Swim (1.30pm start)
  
• 1.45pm Raft Race (2.15pm start). From Downs Sailing club to the Pier
  
• 3.00pm Sea Swim & Raft Race Presentations
  
• 3.30pm Lorry Pull (booking in from 2.30pm). On promenade near to the Pier
  

TUESDAY 24th JULY

• 7.30pm Sailing. Beauchamp Vase. A general handicap race
  

Wednesday 25th July

• 1.45pm Baby Show & Glamorous Grandmother. The Conference Hall, The Landmark Centre
  
• 5.00pm Party in the Prom
  
• 7.00pm R.N.L.I & H.M. Coastguard display
  
• 7.15pm Sailing. Bank Bouy Scramble. Race from the club beach around the Deal Bouy and back
  
• 7.30pm Fishing boat race
  
• 10.15pm Firework Finale
  

THURSDAY 26th JULY

• 7.00pm Deal Carnival Procession. Downs Sailing Club at Walmer going via the Strand, Deal Castle Road, Marine Parade, along the sea front & dispersing at Godwyn Road
  
• 9.30pm Queens Dance at the Conference Hall, The Landmark Centre
  

SATURDAY 28th JULY

• 11.00am Amateur Rowing Club Regatta