The Mary’s Child team celebrated their 4th anniversary with dignitaries including the Deputy Lieutenant of Kent, Rosemary Dymond, the Mayor and Leader of Dartford Council and the Mayor of Swanscombe and Greenhithe.
by DLiving | Dec 20, 2021 | Dartford Charities, Dartford News, Familly
The Ice Rink and Winterland to return to Bluewater this Christmas
by DLiving | November 1, 2025 | Bluewater | 0 Comments
Bluewater has announced that its Christmas activities, the Ice Rink and Winterland, are set to return for Christmas 2025. The Ice Rink will return from Friday 7th November until Sunday 4th January 2025, whereas Winterland will be open from Saturday...
Rail regulator decision paves the way for return of international services to Ebbsfleet and Ashford
by DLiving | November 1, 2025 | Dartford Council, Dartford News, Travel News | 0 Comments
Dartford Borough Council remains committed to bringing international rail services to Kent, following today’s announcement from the Office of Rail and Road. A report released today by the rail regulator stops short of offering direct support to reopen services via...
New resource to help care home residents with eating and drinking
by DLiving | November 1, 2025 | Health, NHS | 0 Comments
A new NHS resource, aimed at helping care home residents with common eating and drinking issues, is now live and ready to download. The Kent Manual for Mealtimes has been developed by NHS speech and language therapists and dietitians and is designed to help people...
First Lower Thames Crossing Skills Hub opens door to new jobs in Kent
by DLiving | November 1, 2025 | Dartford News | 0 Comments
National Highways has today (Wednesday 29 October) opened the first of its new Skills Hubs in Gravesend, to provide free work-based training for local people who want to join or learn new skills in the construction industry. The Lower Thames Crossing is one of...
JIM DICKSON MP VISITS ELLENOR’S NEW WELLBEING CENTRE
by DLiving | November 1, 2025 | Dartford Charities | 0 Comments
Dartford’s Labour MP, Jim Dickson, visited ellenor in Northfleet to hear first-hand how the charity supports people with life-limiting conditions and their families across North Kent and Bexley. During the visit, Mr Dickson toured ellenor’s new Wellbeing Centre in...
Kindness Community Celebrates Award Win, Expands Fundraising Efforts, and Inspires Acts of Kindness Nationwide
by DLiving | November 1, 2025 | Dartford Community, Dartford News | 0 Comments
Kindness Community CIC has been busy spreading kindness far and wide, from crafting for charity and winning awards to raising awareness in Parliament. Recently, members of the Kindness Community have been handcrafting items to raise funds for the breast cancer charity...
Home Instead Dartford Wins ‘Good for the Community’ Award at Dartford Business Awards 2025
by DLiving | November 1, 2025 | Business, Dartford News | 0 Comments
Home Instead Dartford, a leading local home care company, has been honoured with the 'Good for the Community' award at the prestigious Dartford Business Awards 2025, sponsored by Amazon LCY3. The award, presented at a ceremony held at Bluewater Shopping Centre,...
DARTFORD FC WOMEN | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET GABBY HOWELL
by ChrisPalmer | October 23, 2025 | Walking with the Darts | 0 Comments
Saturday saw Dartford take on Potters Bar Town at Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park. Chris Palmer spoke to Dartford FC Women defender Gabby Howell, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Gabby Howell was...
DARTFORD FC | CLASS OF 2025-26 | MEET SAM SMITH
by ChrisPalmer | October 23, 2025 | Walking with the Darts | 0 Comments
Saturday saw Dartford take on Potters Bar Town at Bericote Powerhouse Princes Park. Chris Palmer spoke to Sam Smith, who featured in the matchday programme for that fixture. For those who missed it, here is the article: Sam Smith was signed at the start of the season,...
Charity Santa Flights at Bluewater Shopping Centre, Kent
by DLiving | October 22, 2025 | Bluewater, Dartford Charities, Dartford News | 0 Comments
Raising important funds for childhood brainstem cancer charity, BLAZE This December, Hangloose Adventure at Bluewater Shopping Centre, Kent, will be raising important funds for childhood brainstem cancer, BLAZE, with the return of its Charity Santa Flights. ...