Who we are
The Riverside Dover is an independent local charity which is a community hub for people over the age of 50
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
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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If you would like more information please complete the below form and someone will get back to you.
Our Services
At The Riverside Centre we aim to provide vital support and life-enhancing services to people in later life, serving people in Dover and surrounding rural villages.
We provide an extensive range of personalised services for the needs of 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 lunch 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 Lunch is served Monday – Friday at 12:15pm or if you prefer enjoy a light snack and drink from our snack bar
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.
Day Centre
Our popular Day Centre aims to help older 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
Information & Advice
Riverside Dover can provide free impartial Information and Advice from our trained members of staff
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
27th December*
(Available in the Centre & for delivery)
Monday
CLOSED
Tuesday
Sausage & mash with peas
Sponge & custard
Wednesday
Hunter’s chicken, roast potatoes, cabbage & peas
Mixed fruit crumble & custard
Thursday
Roast turkey with all the trimmings
Chocolate sponge & chocolate sauce
Friday
Minced beef & onion pie, swede & cauliflower
Rice pudding & peaches
Saturday
Choice of soup, salad or stew (delivered on Friday for £5)
Sunday
Roast Beef, roast potatoes, carrots, swede & cabbage, Yorkshire pudding & gravy
Sponge & custard
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
10th January*
(Available in the Centre & for delivery)
Monday
Meatballs, mash, fresh green beans and sprouts
Lemon sponge & custard
Tuesday
Chicken and leek pie, mash, carrots and broccoli
Date & walnut cake with cream
Wednesday
Liver and Bacon, roast potatoes, swede and cabbage
Trifle
Thursday
Sliced Gammon, mash, cauliflower and carrots
Sultana sponge and custard
Friday
Smoked haddock, mash, leek, grilled tomatoes and peas
Light meringue, fresh fruit salad and cream
Saturday
Choice of soup, salad or stew (delivered on Friday for £5)
Sunday
Roast Pork, roast potatoes, carrots, swede & cabbage, Yorkshire pudding & gravy
Sponge & custard
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
24th January*
(Available in the Centre & for delivery)
Monday
Steak & Kidney pie, mash, red cabbage and cauliflower
Sticky toffee sponge and custard
Tuesday
Pork steaks, roast potatoes, swede and carrots
Apple crumble and custard
Wednesday
Cottage pie, broccoli and carrots
Trifle
Thursday
Chicken stew and dumplings, new potatoes and red cabbage
Chocolate brownie and cream
Friday
Roast beef, roast potatoes, broccoli and cauliflower
Rice pudding & Jam
Saturday
Choice of soup, salad or stew (delivered on Friday for £5)
Sunday
Roast Chicken, roast potatoes, carrots, swede & cabbage, Yorkshire pudding & gravy
Lemon Sponge & custard
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
3rd January*
(Available in the Centre & for delivery)
Monday
Chicken casserole
Jam and coconut sponge & custard
Tuesday
Diced beef pie, mash potatoes, cabbage and carrots
Sticky toffee pudding and custard
Wednesday
Roast Turkey, roast potatoes, stuffing, carrots and swede
Strawberry Gateaux
Thursday
Pork steaks, mash potatoes, peas and grilled tomatoes
Cherry Pie and custard
Friday
Cottage pie, carrots and cabbage
Syrup sponge and cream
Saturday
Choice of soup, salad or stew (delivered on Friday for £5)
Sunday
Roast chicken, roast potatoes, seasonal veg
Crumble & custard
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
17th January*
(Available in the Centre & for delivery)
Monday
Sausages in onion gravy, mash, peas and carrots
Lemon sponge and cream
Tuesday
Beef casserole, new potatoes, red cabbage and cauliflower
Cherry crumble and custard
Wednesday
Hunter’s chicken, roast potatoes, cabbage & peas
Lemon cheesecake
Thursday
Roast turkey, roast potatoes, parsnips, carrots & cabbage, stuffing & Yorkshire pudding
Chocolate sponge & chocolate sauce
Friday
Chicken & Leek pie, mash, carrots and broccoli
Banoffee Pie
Saturday
Choice of soup, salad or stew (delivered on Friday for £5)
Sunday
Roast Beef, roast potatoes, carrots, swede & cabbage, Yorkshire pudding & gravy
Black Forest Gateaux
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
31st January*
(Available in the Centre & for delivery)
Monday
Sausages in onion gravy, mash, red cabbage and cauliflower
Fruit crumble and custard
Tuesday
Hunters Chicken, roast potatoes, broccoli and carrots
Fruit, Jelly and Cream
Wednesday
Pork steaks, boiled potatoes, cabbage, carrots and peas
Vanilla Cheesecake
Thursday
Roast Chicken, roast potatoes, carrots & cabbage
Chocolate sponge & chocolate custard
Friday
Beef pie, mash, carrots and broccoli
Apple sponge and custard
Saturday
Choice of soup, salad or stew (delivered on Friday for £5)
Sunday
Roast Gammon, roast potatoes, carrots, swede & cabbage, Yorkshire pudding & gravy
Trifle
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 or egg on 2 slices of Toast – £2.00
Bacon/Sausage Baguette – £1.80
Sausage rolls – 40p
Cupcakes – From 45p
Slice of cake – 75p
Scone & butter – 50p
Scone, cream & jam – £1.00
Biscuits – 40p
Crisps – 60p
Hot & Cold Drinks
Tea £1.00
Coffee £1.00
Hot Chocolate £1.00
Cans 80p
Bottled water 70p
Upcoming events
DECEMBER
December
Friday 17th December – Riverside Dover Christmas Party, time TBC
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of Christmas celebrations, with a 3 course Christmas dinner, entertainment and games
JANUARY
JANUARY
January
Sunday 30th January – 2 course Sunday roast 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
Join us for our 2 course Sunday lunch from 12:15 pm – Call 01304 207268 to book
FEBRUARY
Friday 25th February – Murder mystery evening – details TBC
Sunday 27th February – 2 course Sunday roast 12:15 pm – 1:00 pm
Join us for our 2 course Sunday lunch from 12:15 pm – Call 01304 207268 to book
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 over the age of 50 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 in person, over the phone or by cheque.
Donate now button coming soon.
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 recieve donations at our shop on the below days, however donations are currently limited to 2 bags per day
Mondays – 9am – 3pm
Wednesday – 9am – 3pm
Fridays – 9am – 3pm
Christmas & New Year opening hours
Friday 24th Dec – 8:30am – 1:00pm
Saturday 25th Dec – Closed
Sunday 26th Dec – Closed
Monday 27th Dec – Closed
Tuesday 28th Dec – Meal Delivery only
Wednesday 29th Dec – Open as normal
Thursday 30th Dec – Open as normal
Friday 31st Dec – Open as normal
Saturday 1st Jan- Closed
Sunday 2nd Jan – Closed
Monday 3rd Jan – Meal Delivery only
Tuesday 4th Jan onwards – Open as normal