Stories and voices from White Cliffs Country and East Kent, hosted by Barry O'Brien
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 speaks with Diederik Smet from the Port of Dover about 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 is on display at Dover's Cruise Terminal 1 from 7–9 and 14–16 November 2025. Entry is free, but booking is required.
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.