The Deal Times

What's on

EVERY SATURDAY
Deal General Market in Union Road/Duke Street car park, Deal, 8.30am-3pm.

MOST SATURDAYS
Boot Fair, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 9am-3pm.

EVERY WEDNESDAY
Wednesday Market - sale of local farm produce in The Undercroft, Deal Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 8am-1pm.
Tai Chi for Relaxation & Health - The Landmark Centre 1.30-2.30pm. £4 pay as you go! Suitable for all ages and abilities. For more information call 01304 375624

EVERY WEEK
HealthWalks 2012 - Free, short, volunteer-led local walks - ideal those who wish to be more active. No need to book, just turn up.  Health Walk Coordinators 0800 8494000
Mondays: Fowlmead Country Park: 10.30am (for 10.45am start) duration 90mins.
Tuesdays: Sandown Castle, North Deal: 10.15am (for 10.30am) duration 60mins.
Wednesdays: Deal Library, Broad Street, Deal, 9.45am (for 10.00am) duration 60-90mins.
Thursdays: Deal Pier, Deal 10.45am (for 11.00am) duration a gentle 30 mins.
Wednesday 1st May
  • Musical Dinosaurs at Sholden Village Hall (term time only) 9.30am and 11.00am. Early years adventures in sounds, movement and images. 0-5years. Drop in sessions …come when you can!
  • Deal Life Drawing. 7.00pm-9.00pm at the Astor Theatre. For more information 01304 373752
Thursday 2nd May
Saturday 4th May
  • Deal Salvation Army Spring Fair. 9.00am-12.00noon at the Main Hall, West Street. Tel: 01304 375398
  • Deal Branch Kent Family History Society drop in session at the Landmark centre, 10.30am–12.00noon. To offer assistance with your family history, no booking needed
  • Baby & Children's Items Sale. 11.00am-1.30pm at Deal Welfare Club, Cowdray Square. Raising money for the Deal & Dover branch of the National Autistic Society. For more info or if you have anything you wish to donate call Nicola 07725 512834
  • Kingsdown Bake Off. Kingsdown Village Hall at 2.00pm. Proceeds to the Kingsdown Music Festival. For more information email: ballinger@nhs.net
Sunday 5th May
  • Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust Concert. 2.30pm. Walmer Green. Betteshanger Welfare Brass Band
  • Charity concert for YoungMinds (the UKs leading charity for mental health in Children and young people)  at The Astor Theatre.  Tickets are £10 (students 2 for £10) available from the Astor. Doors 7.00pm. concert 7.30pm
Monday 6th May
  • Bank Holiday
  • Walmer Broncante. Walmer Green 8.00am-4.00pm. For info call 01304 381506
Tuesday 7th May
  • Deal Life Drawing.  10.00am-12.00noon at the Sea Scout Hall, Marine Hall, Marine Road. For more information 01304 373752
Wednesday 8th May
  • Musical Dinosaurs at Sholden Village Hall (term time only) 9.30am and 11.00am. Early years adventures in sounds, movement and images. 0-5years. Drop in sessions …come when you can!
  • Landmark Show Choir – 5.30pm-6.30pm at the Landmark Centre. No experience required, just bring your voice.
  • Deal Life Drawing. 7.00pm-9.00pm at the Astor Theatre. For more information 01304 373752
Thursday 9th May
  • Musical Dinosaurs at the Astor Theatre (term time only) 9.30am. Early years adventures in sounds, movement and images. 0-5years.  Drop in sessions ... come when you can!
  • "Kindermusik with Kim" - Music & Movement classes for babies, toddlers & young children. 10.00am-10.45am, 0-18months, at The Landmark Centre. kindermusikwithkim@yahoo.co.uk T: 07791 671 721 http://www.teacher-kim.com/
  • 'CINECLUB' - a filmmaking programme for 8-15 year olds. Held at The Astor from 4.00-6.00pm. For more info email karl@bigfoot-theatre.co.uk
Friday 10th May
  • Royal British Legion Quiz Night.  7.30pm at RBL Club, Market Street. £2 per person and proceeds go to the Poppy Appeal.
Saturday 11th May
  • Deal & Sandwich Branch of Guide Dogs: a collection by local Guide Dog owners and their dogs in Sainsbury’s foyer, 9.00am-5.00pm. Money raised will go towards Sainsbury’s Name A Puppy fund. 
  • Deal Parochial School PTFA car boot sale. 10.00am-2.00pm, Gladsone Road
Sunday 12th May
  • Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust Concert. 2.30pm. Walmer Green. Kent Police Band
Tuesday 14th May
  • Deal Life Drawing.  10.00am-12.00noon at the Sea Scout Hall, Marine Hall, Marine Road. For more information 01304 373752
  • U3A Event: 2.00pm at the Astor Community Theatre, Deal. Annual General Meeting. Guests are always welcome to come along and find out about the benefits and pleasure that membership offers. Guest tickets £1.00.
  • Deal branch of Kent family History Society. Contact Sheila Harris 01304 729096. Wesley hall, Trinity Church, Union Rd, 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start. AGM + Peter Ewart , Vice President of Kent FHS “some mother’s son”  
Wednesday 15th May
  • Musical Dinosaurs at Sholden Village Hall (term time only) 9.30am and 11.00am. Early years adventures in sounds, movement and images. 0-5years. Drop in sessions …come when you can!
  • Landmark Show Choir – 5.30pm-6.30pm at the Landmark Centre. No experience required, just bring your voice.
  • Deal Life Drawing. 7.00pm-9.00pm at the Astor Theatre. For more information 01304 373752
  • Pink Quiz Night & American Supper in aid of Breakthrough Breast Cancer. Deal Rowing Club at 7.30pm. For more information, to book tickets or donate to the raffle contact Kerry on 07708 913976
  • Ringwould History Society. Guided Tour of Sandwich by Irene Pellet (optional lunch). For more information call 01304 371289
Thursday 16th May
  • Musical Dinosaurs at the Astor Theatre (term time only) 9.30am. Early years adventures in sounds, movement and images. 0-5years.  Drop in sessions ... come when you can!
  • "Kindermusik with Kim" - Music & Movement classes for babies, toddlers & young children. 10.00am-10.45am, 0-18months, at The Landmark Centre. kindermusikwithkim@yahoo.co.uk T: 07791 671 721 http://www.teacher-kim.com/
  • 'CINECLUB' - a filmmaking programme for 8-15 year olds. Held at The Astor from 4.00-6.00pm. For more info email karl@bigfoot-theatre.co.uk
Saturday 18th May
  • Polly & Paloma's Handmade Happenings. 10.00am to 4.00pm at St. George's Hall, High Street, Deal. The best of beautifully handcrafted items and homemade goods which cannot be found on the high street. 01304 813137
  • Deal Branch Kent Family History Society drop in session at the Landmark centre, 10.30am–12.00noon. To offer assistance with your family history, no booking needed.
  • Golf Road Centre craft fair. 1.30pm-4.30pm
  • Deal & District Lionesses Fundraising Quiz. Royal British Legion, Market St, Deal from 7.30pm-10.30pm. Monthly quiz fundraising for a senior citizens' day out. For info call Cynthia on 01304 389270
Sunday 19th May
  • Astor Theatre: Antiques & Collector's Market. 9.00am - 4.00pm. The Astor's very own antiques and collector's market. With approximately 30 stalls, plus a licensed bar and cafe. To book a stall please call Quentin on: 07976935403
  • Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust Concert. 2.30pm. Walmer Green. Snowdown Colliery Band
Tuesday 21st May
  • Deal Life Drawing.  10.00am-12.00noon at the Sea Scout Hall, Marine Hall, Marine Road. For more information 01304 373752
Wednesday 22nd May
  • Musical Dinosaurs at Sholden Village Hall (term time only) 9.30am and 11.00am. Early years adventures in sounds, movement and images. 0-5years. Drop in sessions …come when you can!
  • Landmark Show Choir – 5.30pm-6.30pm at the Landmark Centre. No experience required, just bring your voice.
  • Deal Life Drawing. 7.00pm-9.00pm at the Astor Theatre. For more information 01304 373752
Thursday 23rd May
Saturday 25th May
  • Deal Classic Car & Motor Show. Walmer Green.
  • Deal & Sandwich Branch of Guide Dogs: A book, bric-a-brac and plant sale at the Undercroft, Deal Town Hall. 9.00am-12.00noon.
  • Deal Life Drawing. 10.00am-4.00pm (lunch break from 1.00-2.00pm)at St. Andrews Church Hall. For more information 01304 373752
  • Children's Messy Church. 2.00pm-4.00pm. at the Salvation Army, West Street. Fun craft activities followed by a short service and a hot meal. Tel: 01304 375398
  • The Addelam History Research Group Open Lecture. Deal Town Hall, 7.30pm. First World War Diaries of Sister Edith Appleton by Dick Robinson. Read more here
Sunday 26th May
  • Aunty Nora's Bonanza! A Vintage & Handmade Market at The Astor Theatre. 9.00am-4.00pm
  • Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust Concert. 2.30pm. Walmer Green. Battle Town Band
Monday 27th May
  • Spring Bank Holiday
Tuesday 28th May
  • Deal Life Drawing.  10.00am-12.00noon at the Sea Scout Hall, Marine Hall, Marine Road. For more information 01304 373752
Wednesday 29th May
  • Musical Dinosaurs at Sholden Village Hall (term time only) 9.30am and 11.00am. Early years adventures in sounds, movement and images. 0-5years. Drop in sessions …come when you can!
  • Landmark Show Choir – 5.30pm-6.30pm at the Landmark Centre. No experience required, just bring your voice.
  • Deal Life Drawing. 7.00pm-9.00pm at the Astor Theatre. For more information 01304 373752
Thursday 30th May
  • Musical Dinosaurs at the Astor Theatre (term time only) 9.30am. Early years adventures in sounds, movement and images. 0-5years.  Drop in sessions ... come when you can!
  • "Kindermusik with Kim" - Music & Movement classes for babies, toddlers & young children. 10.00am-10.45am, 0-18months, at The Landmark Centre. kindermusikwithkim@yahoo.co.uk T: 07791 671 721 http://www.teacher-kim.com/
  • 'CINECLUB' - a filmmaking programme for 8-15 year olds. Held at The Astor from 4.00-6.00pm. For more info email karl@bigfoot-theatre.co.uk
Saturday 1st June
  • Deal Branch Kent Family History Society drop in session at the Landmark centre, 10.30am–12.00noon. To offer assistance with your family history, no booking needed
Sunday 2nd June
  • Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust Concert. 2.30pm. Walmer Green. Cantium Brass
Tuesday 4th June
  • Deal Life Drawing.  10.00am-12.00noon at the Sea Scout Hall, Marine Hall, Marine Road. For more information 01304 373752
  • U3A. A talk by Ian Philpott, U3A Member and Course Leader, entitled Operation Dynamo: “A Colossal Military Disaster” or “A Miracle of Deliverance”. 2.00pm-4.00pm at Deal Town Hall
Wednesday 5th June
  • Musical Dinosaurs at Sholden Village Hall (term time only) 9.30am and 11.00am. Early years adventures in sounds, movement and images. 0-5years. Drop in sessions …come when you can!
  • Landmark Show Choir – 5.30pm-6.30pm at the Landmark Centre. No experience required, just bring your voice.
  • Deal Life Drawing. 7.00pm-9.00pm at the Astor Theatre. For more information 01304 373752
Thursday 6th June
  • Musical Dinosaurs at the Astor Theatre (term time only) 9.30am. Early years adventures in sounds, movement and images. 0-5years.  Drop in sessions ... come when you can!
  • "Kindermusik with Kim" - Music & Movement classes for babies, toddlers & young children. 10.00am-10.45am, 0-18months, at The Landmark Centre. kindermusikwithkim@yahoo.co.uk T: 07791 671 721 http://www.teacher-kim.com/
  • 'CINECLUB' - a filmmaking programme for 8-15 year olds. Held at The Astor from 4.00-6.00pm. For more info email karl@bigfoot-theatre.co.uk
Saturday 8th June
  • The Guild Players production: The Ghost Writer, a haunting comedy. The Kilshawe Theatre, St George’s Hall, High St, Deal. 7.30pm. Tickets £8.50 (£7.50 for Under 16s and Over 60s) £9.50 on the door. Tickets available from May 1st. Online Booking www.theguildplayers.co.uk or call 0800 4118881
Sunday 9th June
  • Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust Concert. 2.30pm. Walmer Green. Whitstable Brass
Tuesday 11th June
  • Deal Life Drawing.  10.00am-12.00noon at the Sea Scout Hall, Marine Hall, Marine Road. For more information 01304 373752
  • Deal branch of Kent family History Society. Contact Sheila Harris 01304 729096. Wesley hall, Trinity Church, Union Rd, 7.00pm for a 7.30pm start. Patricia Smith, One of our members  “Visiting the National Archives” 
Wednesday 12th June
  • Musical Dinosaurs at Sholden Village Hall (term time only) 9.30am and 11.00am. Early years adventures in sounds, movement and images. 0-5years. Drop in sessions …come when you can!
  • Landmark Show Choir – 5.30pm-6.30pm at the Landmark Centre. No experience required, just bring your voice.
  • Deal Life Drawing. 7.00pm-9.00pm at the Astor Theatre. For more information 01304 373752
Thursday 13th June
  • Musical Dinosaurs at the Astor Theatre (term time only) 9.30am. Early years adventures in sounds, movement and images. 0-5years.  Drop in sessions ... come when you can!
  • "Kindermusik with Kim" - Music & Movement classes for babies, toddlers & young children. 10.00am-10.45am, 0-18months, at The Landmark Centre. kindermusikwithkim@yahoo.co.uk T: 07791 671 721 http://www.teacher-kim.com/
  • 'CINECLUB' - a filmmaking programme for 8-15 year olds. Held at The Astor from 4.00-6.00pm. For more info email karl@bigfoot-theatre.co.uk
Friday 14th June
  • Royal British Legion Quiz Night.  7.30pm at RBL Club, Market Street. £2 per person and proceeds go to the Poppy Appeal.
Saturday 15th June
  • Deal Branch Kent Family History Society drop in session at the Landmark centre, 10.30am–12.00noon. To offer assistance with your family history, no booking needed
Sunday 16th June
  • Father’s Day
  • Astor Theatre: Antiques & Collector's Market. 9.00am - 4.00pm. The Astor's very own antiques and collector's market. With approximately 30 stalls, plus a licensed bar and cafe. To book a stall please call Quentin on: 07976935403
  • Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust Concert. 2.30pm. Walmer Green. Broadstairs & St. Peter’s Concert Brass
Tuesday 18th June
  • Deal Life Drawing.  10.00am-12.00noon at the Sea Scout Hall, Marine Hall, Marine Road. For more information 01304 373752
  • United Rally. 2.00pm-4.00pm at the Salvation Army, West Street. Tel: 01304 375398
Wednesday 19th June
  • Musical Dinosaurs at Sholden Village Hall (term time only) 9.30am and 11.00am. Early years adventures in sounds, movement and images. 0-5years. Drop in sessions…come when you can!
  • Landmark Show Choir – 5.30pm-6.30pm at the Landmark Centre. No experience required, just bring your voice.
  • Deal Life Drawing. 7.00pm-9.00pm at the Astor Theatre. For more information 01304 373752
Thursday 20th June
  • Musical Dinosaurs at the Astor Theatre (term time only) 9.30am. Early years adventures in sounds, movement and images. 0-5years.  Drop in sessions ... come when you can!
  • "Kindermusik with Kim" - Music & Movement classes for babies, toddlers & young children. 10.00am-10.45am, 0-18months, at The Landmark Centre. kindermusikwithkim@yahoo.co.uk T: 07791 671 721 http://www.teacher-kim.com/
  • 'CINECLUB' - a filmmaking programme for 8-15 year olds. Held at The Astor from 4.00-6.00pm. For more info email karl@bigfoot-theatre.co.uk
Friday 21st June
  • First day of summer – Summer Solstice
Sunday 23rd June
  • Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust Concert. 2.30pm. Walmer Green. Cranbrook Town Band
  • Aunty Nora's Bonanza! A Vintage & Handmade Market at The Astor Theatre. 9.00am-4.00pm
Monday 24th June
  • Midsummer’s Day
Tuesday 25th June
  • Deal Life Drawing.  10.00am-12.00noon at the Sea Scout Hall, Marine Hall, Marine Road. For more information 01304 373752
Wednesday 26th June
  • Musical Dinosaurs at Sholden Village Hall (term time only) 9.30am and 11.00am. Early years adventures in sounds, movement and images. 0-5years. Drop in sessions …come when you can!
  • Landmark Show Choir – 5.30pm-6.30pm at the Landmark Centre. No experience required, just bring your voice.
  • Deal Life Drawing. 7.00pm-9.00pm at the Astor Theatre. For more information 01304 373752
Thursday 27th June
  • Deal Festival of Music and The Arts Summer Festival 2013. (until July 7th) See http://www.dealfestival.co.uk/ for details
  • Musical Dinosaurs at the Astor Theatre (term time only) 9.30am. Early years adventures in sounds, movement and images. 0-5years.  Drop in sessions ... come when you can!
  • "Kindermusik with Kim" - Music & Movement classes for babies, toddlers & young children. 10.00am-10.45am, 0-18months, at The Landmark Centre. kindermusikwithkim@yahoo.co.uk T: 07791 671 721 http://www.teacher-kim.com/
  • 'CINECLUB' - a filmmaking programme for 8-15 year olds. Held at The Astor from 4.00-6.00pm. For more info email karl@bigfoot-theatre.co.uk
Saturday 29th June
  • South East Artists 8th Annual Open Studios weekends: Local studios in Deal, Walmer and surrounding area open to the public. For details and programme, see: www.searts.co.uk
  • Polly & Paloma's Handmade Happenings. 10.00am to 4.00pm at St. George's Hall, High Street, Deal. The best of beautifully handcrafted items and homemade goods which cannot be found on the high street. 01304 813137
  • Deal Life Drawing. 10.00am-4.00pm (lunch break from 1.00-2.00pm)at St. Andrews Church Hall. For more information 01304 373752
Sunday 30th June
  • South East Artists 8th Annual Open Studios weekends: Local studios in Deal, Walmer and surrounding area open to the public. For details and programme, see: www.searts.co.uk
  • Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust Concert. 2.30pm. Walmer Green. Sandwich Concert Band