DWCT Christmas Draw
Thanks to the generosity of many Deal businesses the Chamber were able to raise funds for the Christmas Lights with a Christmas draw. The draw took place at on Saturday 23 December at Deal Radio HQ in the High Street.  The winning tickets were drawn by Deal Starman aka Paul Thomsett. A big thank you goes to Paul from all at the Chamber. All the winners were notified on the day and a list of prizes and prize winners are...

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The Most Wonderful Time of The Year
Once again Deal and Walmer Chamber of Trade have lit up Deal High Street with a magical display of Christmas Lights and Trees. For over thirty years the Chamber of Trade and its team of dedicated volunteers have provided Christmas Lights for Deal. This year’s event 2023 took place outside St Georges Church and was exceedingly well attended. You could really feel the crowds enjoying the pre light switch on entertainment which gave the event a lovely high energy vibe....

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A message from Sylvia & Martin of Sholden Village Store
Martin and Sylvia and our lovely team at Sholden Village Store would like to thank you all so much for the last 7 years of support. However we have now come to the decision where we are wanting to spend more time with our family and therefore we will be moving on to our next adventure (still in Deal) and there will be new owners. We have loved being part of the village community since bringing the shop back to...

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Parking – Free after 3pm during December
Following sustained lobbying by the Chamber, Dover District Council have announced that during December parking in DDC operated car parks will be free after 3pm from Monday to Friday. We consider this an initial victory and will continue to put pressure on DDC regarding this important subject. The free parking applies to DDC-owned car parks. On-street parking charges will still apply, and all other parking restrictions, like yellow lines will continue to be enforced.      

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New members for November 2023
  New Chamber members Jonathan and Emily of Groves Solutions Limited, have several strings to their bow. They say “Our small business has two strands: technology and accommodation.  We develop computer software and electronic devices, and integrate them, as well as providing business analysis, data wrangling and training services. We also provide railway signalling engineering consultancy. We work from our home offices. We have two caravans at the park in St. Margaret's and a holiday let in our home”. Find...

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10 Years of Roasting Coffee
Chamber member Real Deal Roasters   celebrated 10 years of roasting coffee in Deal recently with balloons, free ANZACs, new seat covers (!) and a raffle in aid of Martha Trust. It was a very rainy day at Deal Town Market but lots of our regulars made it down to help them celebrate and they raised £120 for their chosen charity. The Roasters Crew would like to thank everyone who took part.     Pictured above Real Deal Roasters   founder,...

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Bunting or not?
As part of the Kings Coronation celebrations this year, Deal Town Council provided funds for the Chamber to purchase the Union Jack Bunting that festooned the high street throughout the summer months. As usual our trusty band of volunteers put the bunting up. At the end of summer, when the volunteers took down the bunting, they received some very positive feedback. This prompted the Chamber to have a Facebook poll. The question was asked: Bunting every year? Or Bunting only...

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Let there be light(s)!
The Deal & Walmer Chamber of Trade lights volunteer team are starting the process of bringing Christmas cheer by installing the main Christmas lights in Deal town on Sunday 5th November starting at the Landmark, 9am. The volunteers of the Chamber of Trade have been festooning the town with Christmas lights since the late 70's, starting with 38 miniature Christmas trees and a few strings of lights.  The volunteers and the Chamber wish to bring the people that live. work...

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New members for October
We are pleased to welcome Potent Point. The company’s director Robert Poland explained that they are a copywriting and strategic writing agency. They improve business engagement and strengthen and define brands through well considered creative language. You can find out more on www.potentpoint.co.uk or email word@potentpoint.co.uk We also welcome Tortillas Deal. Owners Ashely Sargent and James Goulette say that their love for food and passion for bringing people together has inspired them to create a business that serves mouth-watering tortilla wraps and...

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