Kent Lines Underground map pastiche

The daughter of a Deal mum has created a novel map of Kent. Jessie Wilson who lives in Tunbridge Wells has put her mathematical skills to work by creating a map of Kent as a pastiche of the famous London Underground map.

SOS Goodwin Sands documentary on BBC Inside Out

The Port of Dover says millions of pounds of investment and hundreds of jobs will be at risk if it can't dredge the material it wants from the Goodwin Sands. This excellent documentary explains why the dredging shouldn't be allowed.

Downton Deal! What the butler saw…

Deal gets a great write-up in the Daily Telegraph from Downton Abbey's butler, aka Jeremy Swift who only discovered it in the last few years through some friends who were working here on a film shoot. "The people are friendly, it’s easy on the eye..."

Deal is for Dogs!

Deal's dog-friendly attitude is one of the many reasons that people visit the town. Now a new book by a local author, published this week, Dogs for Deal, celebrates some of the memorable dogs often seen in its pubs, shops and cafes. On sale in Dunlin & Diver, Mileage and Roper's, a percentage of any profits will be donated to local charity Futures for Dogs.

Walking for Health

Time to get out and about and improve fitness now the better weather has arrived. Walking for Health runs three schemes in Deal for all ages and abilities. From a gentle stroll along the pier for those with reduced mobility, or recovering from illness, to longer walks for the more able.

Knitters wanted

Facebook group Calm Cuffs are a group of local mums making twiddle muffs for dementia patients. Calm cuffs, also known as activity mitts or twiddle mitts are knitted or crocheted bands using different textures and added extras. A patient living with dementia can twiddle with...

Distinguishing Features

One of the nice things about running this website is having the opportunity to meet many of the interesting people who have made Deal their home. One such is Tracey Maquire who runs her business Believe to be Beautiful from her Deal base.

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Shops, cafes on Deal High Street

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Featured businesses

Featured

Business Name: Hey Hey Chinese Restaurant & Takeaway

Business Type: Cafes & Restaurants, Featured, Takeaway Food

This popular Chinese takeaway in Deal have now opened a dining room above. With a stylish black and white colonial style decor, crisp linen tablecloths and food of exceptional quality and presentation served by friendly staff, you are sure to have an enjoyable evening and won't be disappointed.

Address: 8 Victoria Road, Deal, CT14 7AP

Tel: 01304 365388 / 01304 372838 (reservations)

Open: Takeaway Tue to Sun: 5-11pm, Restaurant Tue-Sun: 6-10.30pm

Business Name: Swanstitch

Business Type: Craft Supplies & Wool Shops, Featured

Swanstitch is a family run craft shop run by the 'Dealightful' Anita Abercrombie.

Their stock encompasses just about everything you need for knitting/crochet, needlework, haberdashery, card making, scrapbooking, altered art and needle felting. They also run very popular workshops for card making, scrapbooking, altered art, crochet and needle felting as well as holding a yearly craft retreat.

Address: 82-84 High Street, Deal, CT14 6EG

Tel: 01034 366915

Web: www.theswanstitchshop.co.uk/