March 2012
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Day-by-day events in Walmer and Deal for March 2012
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(Started Monday,
30 January)
 All March up to Sunday,
25 March

Deal Tennis League, Deal Indoor Tennis Centre and local courts. A new friendly tennis league for adult players of all standards. Players arrange their own matches and everyone who joins can get free British Tennis Membership, worth £25. For details see: www.localtennisleagues.com/deal

 Sally Kinnes
0750 328 1732
e-mail:
Thursday,
1 March		 St David's Day  
(Started Thursday,
23 February)
Thursdays,
1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 March 		'Discover Your Voice' - free singing sessions, organised by Kent-based charity Living Lively, for people over 50 in Walmer Baptist Church Hall, Dover Road, Walmer, 10.30am-12noon. Participants learn about breathing, posture and making a good sound in sessions that include a wide variety of music to meet all tastes. There is no charge, refreshments are included and people can turn up on any of the days. Celia
01233 750585
or .
Friday,
2 March		 Womens World Day of Prayer Service, Walmer Baptist Church, Dover Road, Walmer, 10.30am. It has been prepared by the Christian women of Malaysia with a theme "Let justice prevail".  
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Tuesday,
6 March		 White Cliffs U3A Monthly Meeting and Talk “Military Medals” (members to bring any medals they hold for valuation) by Glen Jones. St Andrew's Hall, West Street, Deal, 2pm. website: http://u3asites.org.uk/white-cliffs 01304 364411
Tuesday,
6 March		 Walmer Parish Council Walmer In Bloom Committee Meeting, Parish Office, First floor, 10 Victoria Road, Deal, 5pm. 01304 381506
Tuesday,
6 March		 Deal Town Council Planning Committee Meeting, Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 7.15pm. Open to the public. 01304 361999
Wednesday,
7 March		 White Cliffs U3A Coffee Morning Debate at the Deal Centre for the Retired, Park Street, Deal at 10am. website: http://u3asites.org.uk/white-cliffs 01304 364411
Saturday,
10 March		 Green Energy Fair, Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 1pm-4:30pm. Advice on how to make homes more energy efficient, save money on power bills and use cleaner green energy. For more details see www.dealwithit.org.  
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Sunday,
11 March		 Deal and District Motor Cycle Club Display of classic and modern motorbikes, between the Pier and the Royal Hotel, Deal Seafront, 12noon - 12.30pm. website: www.ddmcc.co.uk  
Monday,
12 March		 Commonwealth Day  
Monday,
12 March		 Deal Town Council Finance and General Purposes Committee Meeting, Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 7.15pm. Open to the public. 01304 361999
Tuesday,
13 March

Meeting of Deal Branch of Kent Family History Society, Trinity Church, Union Road, Deal, 7pm for 7.30pm. Monthly meeting with an invited speaker talking about a subject related to Family History. Members are also available to discuss any problems with research. admission: members free; non members £1.

Sheila Harris
Tuesday,
13 March		 Walmer Parish Council Planning Committee Meeting, Elizabeth House, 32 St Mary’s Road, Walmer, 7pm. 01304 381506
Wednesday,
14 March

Walmer Parish Council Full Council Meeting, Sea Scout Hut, Marine Road (next to the Paddling Pool), 7pm.

 01304 381506
Saturday,
17 March		 St Patrick's Day  
Saturday,
17 March		 Coastal Walk: a 4 miles (2 hours) walk from Kingsdown to Walmer Castle and back. Adults, children over 7 and dogs on leads welcome. Suggested donation of £1 (to White Cliffs Countryside Partnership). Start at: Junction of Cliff Road and Undercliff Road, Kingsdown at 2pm. Rod and Mavis (Collyer's Companions)
01304 241806
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Tuesday,
20 March

Walmer Parish Council Events Working Group Meeting, Parish Office, First floor, 10 Victoria Road, Deal, 11am.

 01304 381506
Wednesday,
21 March		 Walmer Parish Council Amenity and Environment Committee Meeting, Parish Office, First floor, 10 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm. 01304 381506
Thursday,
22 March

Walmer Parish Council Hawkshill Working Group Meeting, Parish Office, First floor, 10 Victoria Road, Deal, 7pm.

 01304 381506
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Sunday,
25 March 		Start of British Summer Time (at 1am GMT). Clocks move forward by an hour, making it 2am BST. (BST ends on Sunday, 28 October 2012.)  
Tuesday,
27 March		 Walmer Parish Council Planning Committee Meeting, Elizabeth House, 32 St Mary’s Road, Walmer, 7pm. 01304 381506
Tuesday,
27 March		 Deal Town Council Full Council Meeting, Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 7.15pm. Open to the public. 01304 361999
Wednesday, 28 to Saturday, 31 March The Guild Players production of "RolePlay", a comedy by Alan Ayckbourn, Kilshawe Theatre, St George's Hall, High Street, Deal, nightly at 7.30pm. Tickets £6 to £8. Advanced booking: www.theguildplayers.co.uk or 0776 3122 4224.
Friday,
30 March		 South East Kent Astronomical Society's Public Stargazing, Walmer Castle seafront car park, 7.30pm - approx 10.30pm, weather permitting. An opportunity to explore the wonders of our universe with the help of several telescopes and expert advice from SEKAS members. All are welcome but children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Free. website: www.sekas.co.uk

Paul Thomsett
0778 402 7862
or .
Saturday,
31 March 		Fashion Show (in aid of the North Deal Community Partnership and CorDomus family support charity), Golf Road Centre, Deal, 6.30pm (fashion show at 7.30pm). Tickets: £10 (available mid-February).  
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Regular local events in Deal and Walmer: March 2012
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Most Saturdays Boot Fair, The Landmark Centre, High Street, Deal, 9am-3pm. 01304 368143
Every Saturday Deal General Market, morning and early-afternoon in Union Road/Duke Street carpark, Deal. 01304 361999
Every Saturday and Sunday Deal Castle open to the public, 10am-4pm. Admission: English Heritage members Free; adult £4.80; child £2.90; concession £4.30; family ticket £12.50. website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/ Customer Services
0870 333 1181
Every Saturday and Sunday Walmer Castle, Kingsdown Road, Walmer - open to the public, 10am-4pm. Admission: English Heritage members free; adult £7.30; child £4.40; concession £6.60; family ticket £19. website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/ Customer Services
0870 333 1181
Every Wednesday Farmers' Market - sale of local farm produce in The Undercroft, Deal Town Hall, High Street, Deal, 9.30am - 1.30pm. 01304 361999
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.
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 10am) - 60-90mins.
HealthWalk Coordinators
0800 8494000
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The Astor Community Theatre, Stanhope Road, Deal
www.theastor.org/ 01304 370220

What's On at The Astor in March 2012
Thursday 1 - Saturday 31 March: Exhibition: The work of local photographer Dave Christie.
Friday 2 March, doors 7.30pm, show 8pm: Maiuko & Laye Sow
Saturday 3 March, doors 7.30pm, show 8pm: Private Widdle Music Club
Thursday 8 March, doors 7.30pm, show 8pm: The Bands Show Live
Friday 9 March, doors 7.30pm, show 8pm - Cabaret Seating: John Zaradin
Saturday 10 March, doors 7.30pm, show 8pm: The Quartet
Sunday 11 March, show 3pm: Sunday Classics
Friday 16 March, 3-5pm: Tea Dance
Friday 16 March, starts 8pm: Talking Books: Henry Blofeld
Sunday 18 March, 9am - 4pm: Antiques and Collectors Market
Friday 23 March, 7.30pm: The Hamsters
Saturday 24 March, doors 7.30pm, show 8pm: Private Widdle Social Club
Sunday 25 March, show start 7.30pm: KATAPULT productions presents Dick Barton Special Agent by Phil Willmott
Monday 26 March, film start 3pm: Last Picture Club Golden Oldies - "Rear Window"
Monday 26 March, film start 8pm: Last Picture Club - "The Skin I Live In"
Thursday 29 March, doors open 6.30pm: Astory Or Two - Deal Storytelling Club for adults
Friday 30 March, starts 7.30pm: New London Opera Players present Fidelio by Ludwig van Beethoven. tickets: £15 in advance / £17 on the door.
Saturday 31 March, doors 7.30pm, show 8pm: Barrett Brothers

Regular events at the Astor:
Tuesdays, 4.30-6.30pm: Astor Youth Theatre
Tuesdays, 7.30pm: The Deal Savoyards
 
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  This page was updated on February 4, 2012