A lifesaving gift is on the Christmas list of 100 people in Kent this year
100 people in Kent are facing Christmas on the waiting list for an organ transplant. They join more than 6,000 people across the UK, including over 180 children, awaiting a life-saving gift. Families in Kent are being urged to share their organ donation decision this...
‘Bing’s Christmas’ Cinema Premiere!
The award-winning pre-school TV show’s cinema screening, which includes brand new never-before-seen stories, was an instant hit with Bingsters and grown-ups alike. “Bing brings a lot of joy to our house of a morning! What Bing does and his journey...
New partnership offers free support to vulnerable households in Dartford
People in vulnerable households could claim free help to stay safe in their homes through a new partnership in Dartford, led by UK Power Networks. The electricity network operator has teamed up with Dartford Borough Council and Thames Water to raise awareness of free...
DAODS presents: A Cinderella Pantomime!
DAODS brings you the much loved pantomime, Cinderella. Dates: 30th - 31st January, 1st February, 5th - 8th February 2020. 7.30 pm and matinees on Saturdays: 1st and 8th February at 2.30 pm. This year they bring you not one, but two outrageous Dames in the guise of the...
Santa is coming to Dartford on his 2019 Christmas Tour!
Christmas is coming and Dartford Borough Council will be spreading Christmas magic across the borough! Local children will be treated to a visit from the white-bearded one arriving on a vintage fire engine and they’ll be able to meet Santa who promises a free...
Dartford Borough Council Carol Concert 2019
The annual Dartford Borough Council Carol Concert will take place in the beautiful Central Park’s Open Air Theatre on the evening of Thursday 17 December. Since launching the event in 2010 the outdoor Carol Concert has become a firm favourite and a great way to start...
WWII Veterans Meet Dartford School Children
On 11 November, three WWII veterans were escorted by the Taxi Charity to The Leigh UTC in Dartford, to join students and teachers for Remembrance Day assemblies. The veterans, Frank Pendergast, Bill Gladden and Alec Borrie, who have a combined age of 284 years...
Trainmaster has come to Dartford!
Trainmaster has already been operating for 18 months in and around Hampshire and was conceived, almost by accident, after the birth of Chloe Cotton’s son Jasper. She couldn’t find train themed activities for him and he didn’t enjoy the other toddler groups out there....
Lions brave the weather for fireworks night
Last weekend (Sat 2nd Nov) was Dartford Lions Club's biggest fundraiser - the Bonfire night and fireworks display. Whilst other displays throughout Kent were cancelled, the Dartford Lions continued to amaze their residents yet again. Although social media is seen as a...
Orchard Garage’s family business is complete with fifth member in post
A family business started when the children were small has welcomed the third and final offspring into the fold. And their business is following in the footsteps of another well-known Dartford one too.Orchard Garage Ltd, which has two sites in Park Road and Heath...
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