Dementia services
Who we are
The Riverside Dover is an independent local charity which is a community hub for the residents of Dover.
Our dedicated staff and volunteers enable us to offer a range of services in Dover and the surrounding rural areas, we offer social opportunities, activities, lunches and a snack bar Monday to Friday, as well as other essential services for the whole community
Our mission
Promoting dynamic services, support and activities which help adults share and enjoy a richer community and personal life
Opening hours
Monday – Friday 9.00am – 3:30pm
Saturday & Sunday* – Closed
*Open on the last Sunday of every month (Bookings only)
Contact us
Telephone
01304 207 268
Email
admin@riversidedover.org.uk
The Riverside Centre
Maison Dieu Gardens
Dover
Kent
CT16 1RL
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Our Services
At The Riverside Centre we aim to provide vital support and life-enhancing services to the residents of Dover and surrounding rural villages, open for all ages.
The centre is available to everyone however we do provide an extensive range of personalised services for older people and the wider community.
All our staff are caring and committed to providing the best service possible.
Click on any of the headings to find out more information.
For further enquiries about all our services please call 01304 207268 or complete the form at the bottom of the page
Meal delivery service
We are able to deliver a 2 course meal for £7.50 to your door every day (excluding Saturday), a tea can be added for an additional £3.50
Lunch & Refreshments
Our centre is open from 9am to 3pm, our 2 course meal is served Monday – Friday at 12:15pm (see the Menu on our Home Page)
If you prefer you can enjoy a light snack and drink from our snack bar menu which is served from 8:30am to 3pm
Centre Hire
Our Centre is available for hire for day and evening events, we offer competitive prices and can provide hot drinks and snacks if required.
Community Hub
Our popular Centre aims to help people to be independent , improve quality of life and spend time with other people.
Weekly activities
At out centre we have a wide range of daily activities where anyone can join in, activities start from 10am.
Hairdressing
We have Men’s and Women’s Hairdressing appointments available every Friday in our onsite salon at competitive prices
Dementia & Me
Riverside Dover provides a Dementia & Me service which includes Dementia coordinators and a Dementia organiser.
The centre will also be offering cafe’s, drop in clinics, beferending, carers lunches & COGs clubs
To find out more see our Dementia & Me page
To find out more about our services complete the below form
Fresh & Nutritious
Our centre is open for a 2 course lunch for £6.50 & snacks Mon – Fri
We also offer our 2 course lunch delivered hot to your door Mon – Fri & Sun for £7.50, a Tea can be added for an additional £3.50
Menu for week beginning
8th August*
(Available in the Centre & for delivery)
Monday
Hunters chicken, boiled potatoes, carrots & peas
Jam & Coconut sponge and custard
(Allergens: celery, wheat, milk soya, mustard)
Tuesday
Pork steaks, roast potatoes, cauliflower and cabbage
Lemon cheesecake and whipped cream
(Allergens: milk, celery, wheat, soya, mustard)
Wednesday
Sweet & Sour chicken
OR
Chicken & mushroom pie, mash, carrots and swede
Fruit crumble and custard
(Allergens: soya, mustard, wheat, eggs)
Thursday
Roast chicken, roast potatoes, cabbage, carrots, Yorkshire pudding & Stuffing
Apple pie & Custard
(Allergens: milk)
Friday
Minced beef & onion pie, boiled potatoes, peas & carrots
Lemon sponge & Custard
(Allergens: Fish, milk, eggs)
Saturday
Choice of soup, salad or stew (delivered on Friday for £5)
Sunday
Roast Gammon, roast potatoes, carrots, cabbage, parsnips, Yorkshire pudding and stuffing
Cherry crumble and custard
(Allergens: Eggs, wheat)
Lunch £7.50 Lunch & Tea £11
Tea: Sandwich of your choice & 3 other snack items
Alternatives available this week are;
Jacket potato, salad, savoury mince, chicken.
Tinned fruit and cream, fresh fruit and cheese & biscuits are always available as a dessert alternative.
*Menu may be subject to change
Menu for week beginning
22nd August*
(Available in the Centre & for delivery)
Monday
Cheese & Onion Pie, boiled potatoes, carrots and green beans
Lemon sponge & whipped cream
(Allergens: eggs, milk, celery, wheat, soya, mustard)
Tuesday
Chilli con carne with rice
OR
Cottage Pie, cabbage & swede
Rice pudding & Jam
(Allergens: Milk)
Wednesday
Hunters chicken, Roast potatoes, carrots and peas
Sultana sponge and custard
(Allergens: soya, mustard, celery, wheat, milk, eggs)
Thursday
Braised steak, mash & green beans
Rhubarb crumble & custard
(Allergens: milk, eggs)
Friday
Pork steaks in leek sauce, roast potatoes, cabbage & carrots
Lemon cheesecake & whipped cream
(Allergens: Wheat, milk, eggs)
Saturday
Choice of soup, salad or stew (delivered on Friday for £5)
Sunday
Roast pork, roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, cabbage, carrots, swede and gravy
Fruit crumble & custard
(Allergens: Milk, wheat)
NB: (Gravy served daily Allergens: Wheat, milk, eggs, soya, celery, mustard)
Lunch £7.50 Lunch & Tea £11
Tea: Sandwich of your choice & 3 other snack items
Alternatives available this week are;
Jacket potato, salad, savoury mince, chicken.
Tinned fruit and cream, fresh fruit and cheese & biscuits are always available as a dessert alternative.
*Menu may be subject to change
Menu for week beginning
5th September*
(Available in the Centre & for delivery)
Monday
Chicken and Ham Pie, boiled potatoes, cabbage and swede
Cherry Pie and custard
(Allergens: Milk, wheat, eggs)
Tuesday
Cheese and tomato quiche, new potatoes, green beans and carrots
Lemon mousse with Shortbread biscuits
(Allergens: Milk, eggs, wheat)
Wednesday
Sausage casserole, boiled potatoes, cabbage and carrots
Apple & sultana sponge and custard
(Allergens: Wheat, milk, eggs)
Thursday
Pork steaks in BBQ sauce, roast potatoes, cauliflower cheese
Iced sponge and whipped cream
(Allergens: Milk, eggs, wheat )
Friday
Smoked Haddock, cheesy mash, peas and carrots
Profiteroles
(Allergens: Fish, wheat, eggs, milk )
Saturday
Choice of soup, salad or stew (delivered on Friday for £5)
Sunday
Roast Beef, roast potatoes, cauliflower, cabbage, parsnips, stuffing & Yorkshire pudding
Mixed fruit crumble & custard
(Allergens: Eggs, wheat, milk )
NB: (Gravy served daily Allergens: Wheat, milk, eggs, soya, celery, mustard)
Lunch £7.50 Lunch & Tea £11
Tea: Sandwich of your choice & 3 other snack items
Alternatives available this week are;
Jacket potato, salad, savoury mince, chicken.
Tinned fruit and cream, fresh fruit and cheese & biscuits are always available as a dessert alternative.
*Menu may be subject to change
Menu for week beginning
15th August*
(Available in the Centre & for delivery)
Monday
Meatballs, onion gravy, mash, cabbage & carrots
Golden syrup sponge and custard
(Allergens: milk, wheat, eggs, celery, mustard)
Tuesday
Battered Fish, mash & peas
Fruit crumble & custard
(Allergens: wheat, milk)
Wednesday
Chicken breast, roast potatoes, broccoli and carrots
Sweet macaroni
(Allergens: wheat, milk)
Thursday
Chicken tikka masala with rice
OR
Ham, cheese and egg Salad
Bakewell tart and custard
(Allergens: milk, celery, soya, wheat, mustard)
Friday
Diced beef hotpot, cabbage and carrots
Bread & butter pudding & Cistard
(Allergens: wheat, eggs, milk)
Saturday
Choice of soup, salad or stew (delivered on Friday for £5)
Sunday
Roast Beef, roast potatoes, carrots, swede & Yorkshire pudding, stuffing
Apple sponge and custard
(Allergens: wheat, milk)
Lunch £7.50 Lunch & Tea £11
Tea: Sandwich of your choice & 3 other snack items
Alternatives available this week are;
Jacket potato, salad, savoury mince, chicken.
Tinned fruit and cream, fresh fruit and cheese & biscuits are always available as a dessert alternative.
*Menu may be subject to change
Menu for week beginning
29th August*
(Available in the Centre & for delivery)
Monday
Chicken wrapped in bacon, boiled potatoes, cabbage & carrots
Bakewell tart & custard
(Allergens: )
Tuesday
Fish in parsley sauce, mash, carrots & swede
Strawberry cheesecake and whipped cream
(Allergens: )
Wednesday
Pork in gravy, roast potatoes, peas & carrots
Fruit crumble & custard
(Allergens: )
Thursday
Sweet & sour chicken
OR
Chicken & Leek pie, mash, green beans & carrots
Jam sponge & custard
(Allergens: )
Friday
Sausages in onion gravy, mash, cabbage & green beans
Rice pudding & Jam
(Allergens: )
Saturday
Choice of soup, salad or stew (delivered on Friday for £5)
Sunday
Roast Turkey, roast potatoes, cauliflower, cabbage, parsnips, stuffing & Yorkshire pudding
Stuffed apples & custard
(Allergens: )
NB: (Gravy served daily Allergens: Wheat, milk, eggs, soya, celery, mustard)
Lunch £7.50 Lunch & Tea £11
Tea: Sandwich of your choice & 3 other snack items
Alternatives available this week are;
Jacket potato, salad, savoury mince, chicken.
Tinned fruit and cream, fresh fruit and cheese & biscuits are always available as a dessert alternative.
*Menu may be subject to change
Light snacks
(Available in the Centre)
Sandwiches – From £1.50
Toasted sandwiches – From £1.60
Beans on 2 slices of Toast – £1.50
Egg on 2 slices of Toast – £2.50
Bacon/Sausage Baguette – £1.80
Sausage rolls – Small 40p Large 80p
Cupcakes – From 45p
Slice of cake – 75p
Scone & butter – 75p
Scone, cream & jam – £1.50
Biscuits – 40p
Crisps – 60p
Hot & Cold Drinks
Tea £1.00
Coffee Small – £1.00 Large £1.50
Hot Chocolate Small – £1.00 Large £1.50
Cans 80p
Bottled water 70p
Upcoming events
August
Friday 6th – Dover Regatta – Come along and take a look at our stall where you can gain information on all the services we provide, have a go at our Tombola and lucky dip
Tuesday 16th – Norman Hollingworth sings 11.00 until 12.00
Friday 19th – Bingo Night – Join us from 7pm for an evening of fun Bingo
Friday 26th – Afternoon Tea at The Riverside Centre
Sunday 28th – Open for Sunday lunch. Join us between 12:15pm and 1pm where you can enjoy a sit down 2 course Sunday roast for £6.50
September
Friday 2nd – Afternoon tea with dancing – call to book
Wednesday 7th – Dementia Cafe from 10.00 until 12.00
2.30pm Client Forum. Join us to have your say on the Riverside Centre.
Wednesday 14th – Information and Advice drop-in from 2pm until 4pm.
Friday 16th – Quiz night
Monday 19th – Dementia Bus will be here
Sunday 25th – Open for Sunday lunch. Join us between 12:15pm and 1pm where you can enjoy a sit down 2 course Sunday roast for £6.50
October
Wednesday 5th – Dementia Cafe
Wednesday 12th – Information & Advice Drop-in
Friday 14th – Race Night – Entrance includes food
Sunday 30th – Open for Sunday lunch. Join us between 12:15pm and 1pm where you can enjoy a sit down 2 course Sunday roast for £6.50
Dementia Services
Dover Riverside Centre are proud delivery partners of the Dementia & Me co-ordinators programme lead by Age UK Herne Bay & Whitstable in the Dover Town, Total Health Excellence East and Total Health Excellence West Primary Care Network areas. If you are registered at any of the following surgeries, you will be eligible for a service from Dover Riverside centre:
- St James Surgery
- Peter Street Surgery
- Buckland Medical Centre
- The High Street Surgery
- Lydden Surgery
- Aylesham Medical Practice
- Pencester Surgery
- White Cliffs Medical Centre
- Guildhall Street Surgery
- The Surgery (Lyminge)
- Sandgate Road Surgery
- The New Surgery
- Manor Clinic
Please note: If you are registered with another surgery in Kent, you will still be eligible for a service. To find out who your dementia co-ordinator is, please call 01622 943 257 or email us: hokh.dementiareferrals@nhs.net
Dementia & Me Co-ordinators will be a single point of contact for help and support for all things dementia across the area. Our Dementia & Me Co-Ordinators will be able to visit you in your own home, create a support plan, and offer a wide range of support and advice.
Our Dementia & Me Co-Ordinators can help you:
- Develop an adaptive support plan to help you manage changing needs throughout the dementia journey
- Highlight the importance of a diagnosis and attend Memory Assessment appointments with you and your carer
- Identify and arrange access to appropriate support groups for your diagnosis, offering support to take the first steps in these settings
- By offering emotional support and advice around diagnosis and difficulties arising from dementia symptoms
- Understand the services available locally and refer to and signpost to a wide variety of organisations with specialist expertise in dementia support or for other support needs
Though your co-ordinator may help you find more specialist advice in some instances, your assigned co-ordinator will remain with you throughout the process and act as a single point of contact, so that you don’t have to see a different person for every problem you may encounter.
If you are registered with St James Surgery, Peter Street Surgery, Buckland Medical Practice or The High Street Surgery, your Dementia & Me Co-Ordinator is:
Laura Burwinkel
07542 031025
If you are registered with Ludden Surgery, Aylesham Medical Practice, Pencester Surgery, or White Cliffs Medical Centre your Dementia & Me Co-Ordinator is:
Dan Carr
07821 636982
dan.carr2@nhs.net
If you are registered with Guildhall Street Surgery, The Surgery (Lyminge), Sandgate Road Surgery, The New Surgery or Manor Clinic, your Dementia & Me Co-Ordinator is:
Emma Harman-Stanford
07542 031026
Support Us
With your help the Riverside Centre can continue to reach out to more older people in the Dover community to give them the support they so desperately need.
Your donations go towards the centre being able to provide a community hub for adults offering social opportunities, activities, food & drink, essential support, advice and friendship. We also offer a range of services for the whole community.
It could be someone who is struggling with chronic loneliness or they need advice to help them cope with the problems later life can bring, no one should feel they have no one to turn to.
With your help we can support so many more people, giving them the support, advice and companionship they need.
Thank you.
You can help us by making a donation by clicking on the Donate now button at the top of the page, in person, over the phone or by cheque.
If you would like to find out more about how your donations support The Riverside Centre please call 01304 207268 or complete the below form.
News
August 2021
Food satisfaction survey – The Riverside Centre aims to provide quality meals all those who attend. In July 2021 we asked our clients to complete a food satisfaction survey to determine how satisfied they were with the quality and variety of the meals.
Click the link below to view the results
An Audit of Food Satisfaction 2021
September
We are now happy to bring back some of our much loved daily activities and events, take a look at out weekly activities page to see what we have on offer.
The Riverside Centre Charity Shop
The Riverside Centre Charity shop is located in Biggin Street, Dover.
The proceeds from our shop go directly to The Riverside Centre to help provide the support that we offer.
Our high street shop has many different items for sale such as men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, Toys and games, home furnishings, bric a brac, books plus much much more.
We regularly post to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with special offers, promotions and stock.
Online shop coming soon
Donations
We are continuing to accept donations at our shop, these can be accepted Monday to Saturday between 9am and 330pm
Vacancies
Paid opportunities
Dementia Coordinators
Would you have the skills and motivation to support people affected by dementia to access the knowledge, information, advice, treatments, support and care they need to remain as independent as possible within their families and communities?
Working with a group of local GP surgeries our Dementia Coordinators are there to support people along the dementia journey; from before they get a diagnosis right through to end of life. They provide support to people affected by dementia, helping them to navigate the health and social care system and manage the many challenges of living with a progressive condition.
For more information see https://riversidedover.org.uk/dementia-coordinator/ or call 01304 207268 and speak to the Centre Manager.
To apply for this position please visit indeed
Volunteer vacancies
Meal Delivery Drivers
Do you have between 2 & 4 hours spare per week? Would you like to give this time to help people within your local community? The Riverside Centre is seeking volunteers to join our friendly team to assist us in delivering Hot Meals to people in the Dover area.
We require:
Volunteers to help at lunch times to deliver meals to people in the local community between the hours of 11:30am and 1:00pm. The role will require car users. Mileage costs are paid. We offer a meal delivery service Mon – Fri & Sun
To apply please call 01304 207268 and speak to the Centre Manger
Charity shop volunteers
We are currently recruiting for volunteers to support our charity shop, we are looking for volunteers who can help sort donations and provide excellent customer service working on the shop floor. Some till experience would be beneficial however not essential as all training will be provided.
Shifts available: Wednesday 1pm – 4pm, Thursday 9am – 1pm and 1pm – 4pm, Friday 1pm – 4pm, Saturday 9am – 1pm & 1pm – 4pm.
No previous experience required.
Part-time hours: 4 per week
To apply please call 01304 207268 and speak to the Centre Manger