The Band of The Royal Marines Portsmouth (Royal Band) will be performing at the bandstand in Walmer this Sunday from 2pm. It’s a magnificent spectacle and great entertainment for all ages. The Royal Marines are always very popular when they return to Deal for this annual concert, so be sure to get there in good time to grab your spot for the afternoon. It’s a free concert – with a collection for charity. Please note that The Strand will be closed to traffic throughout the afternoon. This year there will be two large screens, one positioned either side of the bandstand to add to...

Local newspaper group KOS Media have arranged a great deal with P&O Ferries. A foot passenger return to Calais from just £3 per person, or take your car and up to 9 people for just £23. Follow this link for full details and the lowest prices on offer – £3 Ferry Offer. You need to book before July 25th and travel before September 4th. Please check the terms & conditions, and any applicable dates and supplements carefully. If you clip the coupon from KOS Group newspapers you can also claim a free bottle of JP Chenet wine on board.

The Railway Swing Band will be performing at The Deal Memorial Bandstand this evening. This will be a really pleasant way to spend a Summer’s evening. Bring a blanket, picnic, chairs, champagne … The concert starts at 7:30pm. Visit The Railway Swing Band website to learn more about the band. Visit our Events in Dover web calendar to see more upcoming events in the Dover area. And, of course, the website for The Deal Memorial Bandstand.

The Big Screen in Dover’s Market Square will be showing the Michael Jackson Memorial Concert Live from 6pm this evening.

Dover Beach is in the Good Beach Guide for 2009. Dover Harbour Board are responsible for the continued good upkeep of the beach and the harbour: Being recognised in the Good Beach Guide is very important to the Harbour Board as it demonstrates a commitment to providing a safe, clean environment with high standards of water quality for beach users to enjoy. Environmental monitoring is a priority for the Environment team  with high environmental standards achieved year on year.  In addition, the Environment Agency carry out weekly water quality monitoring during the bathing water season with the...