Author: Julie Kemp

Thank you to all that came and supported the Chambers networking event at the Walmer Castle Public House. Next event will be at the Landmark Centre October 23rd, 6pm.    

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We are incredibly sad to announce the recent passing of Mark Ellul, owner of Marked Improvement Headlight Restoration. He was a most enthusiastic member of the Chamber and always a friendly face at our networking meetings. Many of you who met Mark would know what a genuine, friendly, kind and hardworking man he was. Mark will be much missed by his daughter Mia and wife Jackie and his many friends, colleagues and clients who would attest to his perfectionism. Our thoughts are with all who knew and loved...

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With the school summer holidays approaching, the annual 'Stranger in the Window’, competition is set to attract more visitors to local shops. Organised by the Deal & Walmer Chamber of Trade, the competition runs from July 17th to August 10th, 2024, coinciding with the carnival period. Shopkeepers place an unusual item in their windows, and participants, who purchase an entry form for £1 from JJ Woods Newsagents or Deal Radio, visit various shops to identify these items. Promoted on the...

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The Port Arms, as the newest member of the Chamber, hosted the June networking event with great style. The event saw a fantastic turnout from members and non-members of the local business community creating a supportive and happy atmosphere. The event was further enhanced by delicious food samples from Soul Chef Kitchen. The next networking event will be held at The Walmer Castle on August 14th. Chamber members are encouraged to bring a non-member friend, while other non-members will be...

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  April saw the Chamber hold its bi-monthly networking event. This time we all met at The Taphouse Beer Café in South Street. Once again, the Chamber would like to thank owner Jonathan, and his fabulous team of Joe and Charis for being such great hosts. With over 40 business people in attendance, this event keeps on growing. Details of our June meeting will be announced shortly.  

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Park Cycles Welcome to Park Cycles based in Park Street.   In addition to selling new bikes, they also specialising in cycle repairs and servicing. All makes and types of cycles repaired and serviced. Plus, they also have the added bonus of cycle hire. Owner Toby Taylor says ”With over 30 years in the cycle trade and having worked at Park Cycles in Queens Street at the age of 18 and now, nearly 50 I am in the position to...

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Howell & Hicks – Celebrating 10 years. Deal-based creative partnership Howell & Hicks is celebrating 10 years in business. Since April 2014, Jen Howell and Linda Hicks have worked with well-known names in Travel & Tourism, Health & Wellbeing, Pharmaceuticals, Art & Architecture, Finance, Entertainment and FMCG. And more locally, they've supported Walmer Tennis Club, Deal Town Council, Tayberry Catering, and Time & Tide Brewing with a wide range of branding and design projects. As Jen explained, they're proud and...

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After two rounds of public consultation on its new Local Plan and a detailed examination by government inspectors, at the last moment before it is adopted, Dover District Council has added an additional paragraph that effectively bans new employment opportunities in Deal. If a business wanted to build a workshop in Deal bigger than 1000sqm to make widgets, in addition to all the other planning constraints it will now have to justify why it’s not choosing a site at Whitfield...

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Boutique Weddings Kent are really pleased to be making available again weddings at The Pines Garden and Pines Calyx in St.Margaret’s Bay.   The Gardens are six acres of organically managed garden with a lake and views overlooking the sea and white cliffs.   The Pines Calyx is a purpose built low carbon events venue that overlooks the gardens and English Channel.       The venue has previously up until a few years ago been a wedding venue, and...

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The Cybershed    Cybershed Technology are your local friendly IT support team, their services include Business & Residential Computer Tech Support. Their 200 plus clients are both business and home users and some business areas they support are Estate Agency, Care Homes (CQC IT compliance), Hospitality, Dental, Automotive, Educational. They operate across Kent and Sussex and offer contractual or ad-hoc support. They also have an office in Deal where they provide training, computer servicing and any IT related queries. Managing...

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