“We are stronger in our diversity than we are in any kind of dislike”

The Mayor and Mayoress greeted the Deal Pride march as it arrived on Walmer Green on Saturday 12 July.

Opening the day of celebration, the Mayor, Cllr Mike Eddy, said: “We’re here today celebrating at Pride and look at the colour!

“I don’t do colour but you do!

“The key thing is that we’re all here celebrating our diversity, whether we’re colourful or not colourful

“So get out there, have fun, enjoy being who you are and enjoy being with people and who they are - because we are all diverse.

“We know we are stronger in our diversity than we are in any kind of dislike.

“So please, make sure you have fun today, celebrate diversity – Happy Pride”

The Worshipful Mayor of Deal, Cllr Mike Eddy, joined a host of local dignitaries for the Drumhead Service and then taking the salute at the Armed Forces Parade with the visiting reviewing officer.

This annual event takes place at the end of June and is held at the entrance of Deal pier. It was very well attended by cadets, veterans, standard bearers and members of local organisations.

Alongside the Mayor were representatives of the Royal British Legion, Deputy Mayor, Deal Town Councillors, Lord Northbourne, the Vice Chair of Dover District Council (and DTC Councillor) David Cronk and the Mayor of Sandwich.

The Mayor joined Deal Speaking Up Group to unveil a plaque at North Deal Park marking a series of works and renovations to the area. The inscription reads "Deal Speaking Up Group worked with Deal Town Council, Dover District Council, Sandwich Deanery and other donors to provide accessible play equipment at North Deal Park"

The Mayor and Mayoress joined the team from Deal Area Refugee Aid at the Town Hall to mark #RefugeeWeek (Monday 16 June to Sunday 22 June 2025)

The Mayor and Mayoress joined Debby Barry, CEO of Age UK South Kent Coast, at the 50th Anniversary of the Deal centre in Park Street.