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 and Mayoress attended the AGM of the Deal Breastfeeding Support Group.

Deal Breastfeeding Support Group is run by a group of dedicated volunteers who provide breast feeding support to Deal and surrounding villages, through a weekly group at St George's Church. Learn more about the team and their work here at dealbreastfeedingsupportgroup.co.uk

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.