THERE AIN’T NOTHING LIKE A DAME….
JASON MARC-WILLIAMS TO JOIN CAST OF ALADDIN The magic continues at Orchard West as the panto Genie grants yet another festive wish with the announcement that the hilarious Jason Marc-Williams will be stepping into the size ten stilettos of the Dame, bringing...
More than half a million people to benefit from new National Nature Reserve in Kent
Around 400,000 people live within five miles of the new Reserve and will have new opportunities to connect with the natural world. First National Nature Reserve to include an organic and carbon-negative vineyard, bringing a boost for both nature recovery and the local...
GUEST ACTS ANNOUNCED For two events at Orchard West
Dartford’s Got Talent 2025 Sat 21st June 7pm GUEST STAR JUDGES - Olivier Award-winningMiriam-Teak Lee (West End’s & Juliet) and Anton Stephans (X Factor) Returning for its third year. After previous successes, this year Dartford's Got Talent levels up! We...
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THERE AIN’T NOTHING LIKE A DAME….
JASON MARC-WILLIAMS TO JOIN CAST OF ALADDIN The magic continues at Orchard West as the panto Genie grants yet another festive wish with the announcement that the hilarious Jason Marc-Williams will be stepping into the size ten stilettos of the Dame, bringing...
GUEST ACTS ANNOUNCED For two events at Orchard West
Dartford’s Got Talent 2025 Sat 21st June 7pm GUEST STAR JUDGES - Olivier Award-winningMiriam-Teak Lee (West End’s & Juliet) and Anton Stephans (X Factor) Returning for its third year. After previous successes, this year Dartford's Got Talent levels up! We...
Ofsted has praised Fleetdown Primary Academy in Dartford for its “high expectations” and for supporting pupils to feel “safe, happy and play an active part in their community”.
Ofsted’s report says that pupils at the school “value inclusivity and feel that kindness underpins all parts of their school life”. The inspectors judged the school, part of The Golden Thread Alliance trust, to be Good across the board. The school was also praised for...
Dartford Business
Home Instead Dartford Commits to Environmental Sustainability by Offsetting All Carbon Emissions
Home Instead Dartford, a leading local provider of in-home care for older adults, is taking significant action to reduce its environmental footprint by committing to offset 100% of its carbon emissions. This ambitious step covers all aspects of the business's...
Sourdough Bread – Stanhill Farm
We are pleased to announce that from the middle of April we will have sourdough bread available! Produced locally by baker, Sourdough Mikate, we will be offering a range of nine different varieties of sourdough bread. Sourdough has been requested by many customers...
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Dartford Sport
Jumping for Success
Six Dartford Trampoline club members attended a South east squad training day last weekend and collected their kit in preparation for the British Gymnastics inter-regional challenge cup final to be held at the Utilita arena Birmingham 11th to 13th July. They were...
DARTFORD FC | CLASS OF 2024-25 | TO THE FANS
CLASS OF 2024-25 | TO THE FANS The matchday programme for our Playoff Final against Dover Athletic featured messages from the Dartford players to our supporters. For those who missed them, here are those messages: Josh Hill:"I just want to say a big thank you. The...
DARTFORD FC | CLASS OF 2024-25 | SEASON REVIEW
The Playoff Semi-Final saw Dartford host Cray Valley PM in a thrilling encounter on a lovely evening in Kent. The matchday programme that evening featured our review of the 2024-25 season. For those who missed it, here is the full article: As the 2024-25 Isthmian...
DARTFORD FC | CLASS OF 2024-25 | THE RACE FOR THE GOLDEN BOOT
As Dartford hosted Carshalton Athletic on the final day of the regular season, our matchday programme featured four players who were chasing the Dartford Golden Boot. For those who missed it, here is the full article: Regardless of what happens come the end of this...
DARTFORD FC | CLASS OF 2024-25 | MEET JOSH ATKINSON
Dartford hosted Folkestone Invicta at Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park on Saturday. Josh Atkinson featured in our matchday programme that afternoon. For those who missed it, here is the full article: SECTION ONEJosh Atkinson was promoted into the Dartford First Team,...
Local Sport round up
By Rebecca Shafford Dartford Harriers: The Dartford Half Marathon - On the 2nd March was the iconic and challenging Dartford Half marathon! For the second time Dartford Harriers partnered with RunThrough.co.uk who organised the event amazingly. 1177...
Recipes
Vanilla Cupcakes
I’ve been looking back at the recipes I’ve featured in Dartford Living and I’ve realised it’s been a long time since I shared my most baked, and most basic, recipe. I love the idea that, once you learn this method, it will serve you well forever! I often find myself...
Chocolate NYC style Cookies
Super indulgent and chunky, these cookies are delicious and look really impressive. You could swap some of the Chocolate to include fudge pieces or mini marshmallows. You will need:120g Unsalted Butter175g Light Brown Sugar1 Egg1 tsp Vanilla Extract250g Plain Flour40g...
Shortbread Cookie Pops
Most cookie recipes use block butter to help them with the rolling and cutting process. I’ve used margarine here so, hopefully, you’ll be able to make them without having to go out and buy ingredients especially for the recipe. It does mean, however, that you won’t be...