Stay connected with what's happening in White Cliffs Country
Join them for a relaxed evening at Deal Museum on July 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Enjoy a unique blend of music and poetry pe...
Come along and listen to the Simon Langton Brass on Sunday 12th of July at Deal Memorial Bandstand. Sponsored by Throgmo...
Join The Lord Chamberlain’s Men this summer for Othello, one of the most captivating and thrilling plays ever written. S...
Thursday 16th July at 7.30pm – Doors at 6.30pm – Tickets £17.50 Legendary double act “Fiasco Job Job”, Arthu...
17th – 19th July 2026 The Programme Four productions, playing in repertory across the weekend, offer audiences the...
Tickets – £24.50 Celebrating the incredible music of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton & Cream – Voodoo Room ar...
18th July – 27th September Wednesday – Sunday 10-5pm (Garden admission includes entrance to the exhibition) Amelia John...
Ripple Mill is a windmill on the Kent coast built in 1810. Now fully restored to working order, it has stunning views of...
20th – 24th July 2026 Downs Sailing Club are hosting the NSSA National Youth Regatta 2026 from 20th July to 24th J...
LOOSE FIT An alternative 90s night at The Lighthouse, Expect to hear STONE ROSES, OASIS, DEEE-LITE, EMF, NO DOUBT, 4 NON...
25th July – 1st August 2026 Save the date! Deal 2026 will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the founding of Deal ...
25th and 26th July 2026 Salute to the Forces is a Community Interest Company created to celebrate and honour the dedicat...
Did you know there are over 30 hobby clubs in Dover waiting to welcome you? We discuss the "New Year, New Hobby" fair with Anita Sedgwick. It's a fully funded, free event designed to help you find a new passion and make new friends.
Barry O'Brien visits the Dover Amateur Radio Club, looking at how radio has evolved from the early days of Marconi through to modern digital communication — and the community keeping it alive.
Barry O'Brien visits the Dover Den and the Chatty Café to talk about creating welcoming spaces that tackle loneliness and build community connections in Dover. Volunteers share how a friendly chat, a cup of tea, and an open door can make a difference for local people of all ages.
Barry O'Brien explores the Cavell Van, a 19th-century railway carriage with a powerful connection to Britain's wartime history. Built by the South Eastern and Chatham Railway, it carried the bodies of Edith Cavell, Charles Fryatt, and the Unknown Warrior after the First World War. The van was on display at Dover's Cruise Terminal 1 in November 2025.
The Cross-Channel Geopark Festival takes place on 8 November 2025 at Dover Castle, celebrating the shared geology, culture and heritage that connect communities on both sides of the Channel. Talks, workshops and family activities invite visitors to explore how geology shapes our identity. Free entry for local residents and English Heritage members (proof of address required).
Barry O'Brien talks with community stalwart Mike McFarlane about the Dover Film, the town's pageant legacy and why documenting local life still matters.
Inside Charlton Fine Arts at Charlton Church, from its remarkable acoustics and community role to a lively ragtime finale by pianist Helen Crayford.
Barry O'Brien and Martin Crowther preview more than 35 free events across Dover, with special access to the restored Maison Dieu and the Landmark Trust Mayor's Parlour Suite.
DCR will be broadcasting live from Dover Harbour Festival 2026 on Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July, bringing local radio to the heart of one of Dover’s biggest waterfront events. Formerly known as the Dover Regatta, which ran for more than 10 years, the newly named Dover Harbour Festival marks a fresh chapter for the […]
Renowned Inventor and Pioneer of Radio, Guglielmo Marconi, has many links to White Cliffs Country and on April 25th, International Marconi Day, groups from across the area will came together to commemorate those early days of radio and wireless communication. Centred on Dover’s historic Maison Dieu the day featured live Short Wave transmissions by Dover […]
The Nook, on High Street in Dover, is a relaxed spot focused on good food done properly. From breakfast through to evening BBQ, it is the kind of place you can drop into at any time of day and feel comfortable. From Morning Quiet to Midday Heat The day at The Nook starts with the […]
From May 15th to the 17th, 2026, the Dover Fringe Festival is returning to bring a great selection of comedy, spoken word, music, and theatre to our local community. The festival will take place across three distinct venues over the weekend: A Variety of Performances The festival truly offers a wide range of shows for […]
At DCR Radio, we’re proud to work with local businesses that genuinely help people. One of those is Employment Law 4U, a specialist firm supporting both employees and employers across Kent and beyond. We want to take a moment to say thank you for their continued support as one of our valued advertisers. Employment Law […]
Last week, the DCR team attended the New Year, New Hobby event, a fantastic showcase of local groups, projects, and community-led activity from across the district. With so many organisations represented, it was a great opportunity to speak directly to the people behind the groups that help make our local area such a vibrant place […]
Dover’s Festival of Remembrance will take place on Friday 7th November at St Mary’s Church Hall, Cannon Street. Doors open at 6.30pm with the event beginning at 7.00pm. This special evening is hosted by the Royal British Legion Dover White Cliffs Branch, bringing our community together to honour those who served and those who continue […]
The Whitfield Fete returns on Saturday 20th September, from 12pm to 6pm at Whitfield Recreation Ground – promising an afternoon packed with entertainment, stalls, and activities for all ages. What’s on: Plus, there’ll be a bouncy castle, face painting, football, a fire engine, the famous Barrow of Booze, a dog show, and much more. All […]
We’ve got a brand-new breakfast show, and it’s packed with great music, good vibes, and a bit of radio magic. Say hello to Dave Marley, the voice behind Marley in the Morning, live every weekday from 7am to 10am on DCRFM. 🎶 About the Show:Three hours of feel-good music from the golden era of the […]
Every day, 1 in 9 people in Kent is performing a valuable but often invisible role in looking after a friend or relative, who, due to physical or mental illness, age related difficulties, disability or an addiction, cannot manage without our support. Local charity, Carers’ Support East Kent are putting on a Firewalk event to […]
In its 12th year, Dover’s biggest annual event attracted thousands of families to the Waterfront once again, with proceeds being shared between Dover Lifeguard Club and Pegasus Playscheme. Despite a battle with the elements on the day, around 9,000 people flocked to Dover from across Kent and beyond to experience one of the highlights of […]
It’ll be here before you know it, so be sure to put these dates in your diary! *Deal Christmas Lights Switch On *– 23 November *Father Christmas at Dover Castle *– weekends from 30 November to 22 December *Sandwich Christmas Lights Switch On* – 30 November *Festive Fun and Christmas Quest at Walmer Castle *– […]
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