Who we are
The Riverside Dover is an independent local charity, formerly known as Age Concern Dover. A day centre has run at this site since 1989.
Our dedicated staff and volunteers enable us to offer a range of services in Dover and the surrounding rural areas to older adults and their carers.
We offer a number of activities at our Riverside Centre in Dover.
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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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.
Exercise classes
We offer weekly Move it or lose it fitness classes which can be completed seated or standing
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 member 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
20th September*
(Available in the Centre & for delivery)
Monday
Burger OR Sausage, chips & beans
Sultana sponge & custard
Tuesday
Pork steaks in a leek sauce, boiled potatoes, peas & carrots
Orange & cream gateaux
Wednesday
Sliced chicken, roast potatoes, green beans & swede
OR
Chicken korma & rice
Jelly, fruit & cream
Thursday
Minced beef & onion pie, mash potato, cauliflower & peas
Strawberry cheesecake
Friday
Liver & bacon, boiled potatoes carrots & cabbage
Apple strudel OR Flapjack
Saturday
Choice of soup, salad or stew (delivered on Friday for £5)
Sunday
Roast lamb, roast potatoes & seasonal vegetables & Yorkshire pudding
Fruit 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
27th September*
(Available in the Centre & for delivery)
Monday
Cottage pie, cauliflower & broccoli
Lemon tart & cream
Tuesday
Chicken casserole, boiled potatoes, swede & green beans
Ginger sponge & custard
Wednesday
Sausage & mash, cabbage, carrots & onion gravy
Fruit crumble & custard
Thursday
Fish pie with cheesy mash, peas & grilled tomatoes
Meringue nest, fruit & cream
Friday
Hunter’s chicken, mini roasts, green beans & carrots
Strawberry flan
Saturday
Choice of soup, salad or stew (delivered on Friday for £5)
Sunday
Roast pork, roast potatoes & cabbage & roasted parsnips, Yorkshire pudding & gravy
Home made apple pie & 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
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
SEPTEMBER
September
Saturday 11th September – Coffee and open morning 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
This is your chance to take a look around the centre and see what we have to offer. You will also get a free drink and slice of cake.
Sunday 26th September – Roast Dinner 12:15pm – 1pm
Join us in the centre where you can have a 2 course Sunday lunch with a drink for £6.50 – Bookings only – call 01304 207268 to reserve
OCTOBER
October
Sunday 31st October – 2 course Sunday roast with a Halloween twist!
Enjoy a 2 course lunch with a hot drink all for £6.50
NOVEMBER
November
Sunday 28th November – 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
DECEMBER
December
Friday 17th December – Riverside Dover Christmas Party, time TBC
Join us for a wonderful evening of Christmas celebrations, with a 2 course Christmas dinner, entertainment and games
JANUARY
January
Friday 28th January – Murder mystery evening – details TBC
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