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Who we are
The Riverside Community Hub is an independent local charity 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 – 4.00pm
Saturday & Sunday* – Closed
Contact us
Telephone
01304 207 268
Email
admin@riversidedover.org.uk
Riverside Community Hub
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
Riverside Community Hub aims to provide vital support and life-enhancing services to the residents of Dover and surrounding rural villages.
Riverside Community Hub 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 £8.00 to your door every day (excluding weekends). A tea of a sandwich and snacks can be added for an additional £4.00
Lunch & Refreshments
The Hub is open from 9am to 3pm. A 2 course meal is served Monday – Friday at 12:15pm (see the Menu Tab)
We also open for Sunday lunch on the LAST Sunday of every month. It is £8.00 for a 2 course meal and booking is essential.
If you prefer, you can enjoy a light snack and drink from our snack bar which is open from 8:30am to 3pm
Take-away
The Hub is now offering take-aways! For just £3.50 you can take home a tasty stew – they are frozen so you can pop them in the freezer for another day – they’ll just need reheating. Stews can be ordered from the kitchen or the snack bar in the Hub..
Meals in bulk
The Hub is now offering a bulk meal delivery service. For just £8.00 each you can have a two course meal delivered to your door. It may be a one-off special occasion or a weekly meet up with your neighbours in your communal living area. Please call for details!
Weekly activities
Riverside Community Hub has a wide range of daily activities which anyone can join. Activities start from 10am. For details see the Weekly Activity/Clubs Tab
Exercise classes
We offer weekly fitness classes, (which can be completed seated or standing)
A great a opportunity to improve your fitness and meet new people!
Seated and Standing Yoga
Learn to stretch and feel peace of mind!




Ear Syringing
The Hearing Clinic offer ear syringing by an HCPC registered audiologist, here at the Hub, every Monday. £60.00 per session.
Dementia & Me
Riverside Community Hub provides a Dementia & Me service which includes Dementia Coordinators and a Dementia Organiser.
The Hub offers Carers coffee mornings, Memory Cafes, a befriending service and an Information and Advice clinic.
To find out more see our Dementia & Me and Dementia Services Tabs

Centre Hire
The Hub is available for hire for day and evening events. We offer competitive prices and can provide hot drinks and snacks if required.
To find out more about our services complete the below form
Information & Advice
As we age, navigating the complexities of daily life can become increasingly challenging. Whether it’s understanding benefit entitlements, filling out complicated forms, finding local services, or simply accessing nutritious food, the process can often feel overwhelming. That’s where our Information and Advice Service comes in. We are here to simplify, support, and guide.
Our service provides practical assistance with:
Form filling: Ensuring applications for benefits, housing, and care support are completed accurately and efficiently.
Benefit entitlement advice: Helping people access the financial support they are entitled to but may not even be aware of.
Navigating the care system: Understanding care options, whether at home or in residential settings, and connecting individuals with the right services.
Local services: Pointing people towards community programmes, social activities and practical help, from home adaptations to transportation.
Food and nutrition: Helping access meal delivery services, food banks, or community dining programmes to ensure no one goes hungry.
We know that access to the right information at the right time can transform lives. A simple conversation can mean the difference between someone struggling in silence and receiving the help they need.
Our goal is to empower, not overwhelm—to make sure that elderly individuals, as well as their families and caregivers, have a trusted place to turn to for clear, practical and compassionate guidance.
If you or someone you know could benefit from our support, please don’t hesitate to reach out, because no one should have to navigate these challenges alone—help is here, and we are ready to assist.



There will be people to help here at the Hub, at St Radigunds Community Centre and at the Bechange Community Hub in Aylesham.
It may be that we are able to give you some immediate support, or you may need some longer-term assistance.
If we are not able to help you with a specific area that is concerning you then we will help you to access assistance from other agencies.
Disclaimer
The information and advice provided by Age Concern Dover Ltd TA The Riverside Community Hub through our Info & Advice service is given in good faith and is based on our knowledge and experience. However, we do not claim to be experts or qualified professionals in legal, financial, medical, or other specialist fields.
While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we do not accept any liability for errors, omissions, or inaccuracies in the information we provide. Any reliance on the information or advice given is at your own discretion and risk.
Additionally, while we may assist with form-filling and other support services, we cannot guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or acceptance of any applications or submissions made using our assistance. We recommend seeking professional advice where necessary.
By using our services, you acknowledge that Age Concern Dover Ltd TA The Riverside Community Hub is not responsible for any decisions made based on the information provided, nor for any consequences resulting from such decisions.
If you would like more information please complete the below form and someone will get back to you.
Meet the Dementia & Me team
Our Dementia Co-Ordinatiors are a single point of contact for help and support for all things dementia related across the area and will be able to visit you in your own home, create a support plan, and offer a wide range of support and advice.

What’s on in February





Memory Cafes
These sessions are informal gatherings for anyone who may need support, information or advice about all aspects of dementia. Join us for advice, a cuppa, or just a chat at Riverside Community Hub on the FIRST WEDNESDAY of every month from 10am until 12pm.
Carers Coffee Mornings
Join us on the THIRD TUESDAY of every month from 10am until 12pm for advice, a cuppa, or just a chat . The coffee mornings are informal gatherings for anyone who may need support, information or advice about all aspects of dementia and to meet other carers to share experience
Information & Advice
Do you need support such as care services?
Come along to one of our regular drop-in clinics for information and advice from a range of professionals such as:
- Dementia & Me Coordinator
- Mental Health Team
- Community Warden
- DDC
- Crossroads
- Carers Support
Dementia Services
Riverside Community Hub is a proud delivery partner 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 Riverside Community Hub:
- 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 and 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
Although 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 you don’t have to see a different person for every problem you may encounter.
To find out who our Dementia & Co-ordinators are for the above surgeries please call 01304 207268, Option 1
Fresh & Nutritious
The Community Hub is open for a 2 course lunch
for £8.00 or snacks from Mon – Fri
We also offer a 2 course lunch, delivered hot to your door
from Mon – Fri & Sun for £8.00.
Menu for week beginning
17th February
(Available in the Hub and for delivery)
Monday
Pork steaks in gravy, mashed potatoes, vegetables
Apples and custard
Allergens: wheat, milk, eggs
Tuesday
Hunter’s chicken, roast potatoes, vegetables
Fruit crumble and custard
Allergens: wheat, milk, eggs, soya, celery, mustard
Wednesday
Sausage casserole, new potatoes, vegetables
Fruit pie and custard
Allergens: wheat, milk, eggs
Thursday
Roast turkey, roast potatoes, vegetables
Sultana sponge and custard
Allergens: wheat, milk, eggs
Friday
Diced beef pie, mashed potatoes, vegetables
Chocolate sponge and custard
Allergens: milk, eggs, wheat
Saturday
Choice of soup, salad or stew (delivered on Friday for £5)
Sunday
Roast pork, roast potatoes, seasonal vegetables
Apple sponge & custard
Menu for week beginning
24th February
(Available in the Hub and for delivery)
Monday
Lamb casserole, mashed potatoes, vegetables
Apples and custard
Allergens: wheat, milk, eggs
Tuesday
Lasagna, garlic bread, peas
Poached pears and custard
Allergens: milk, mustard, celery, soya, wheat
Wednesday
Chicken in gravy, roast potatoes, vegetables
Apple sponge and custard
Allergens: wheat, milk, eggs
Thursday
Cottage pie and vegetables
Bread and butter pudding and custard
Allergens: wheat, milk, eggs, sulfites
Friday
Roast turkey, roast potatoes, vegetables
Banana cake and custard
Allergens: milk, eggs, wheat
Saturday
Choice of soup, salad or stew (delivered on Friday for £5)
Sunday
CLOSED
Menu for week beginning
3rd March
(Available in the Hub and for delivery)
Monday
Minced beef and onion pie, mashed potatoes, vegetables
Sponge and custard
Allergens: wheat, milk, eggs
Tuesday
Roast pork, roast potatoes, vegetables
Apples and custard
Allergens: milk, wheat
Wednesday
Chicken casserole, new potatoes, vegetables
Rice pudding
Allergens: wheat, milk
Thursday
Sausages, mashed potatoes, vegetables, onion gravy
Apple pie and custard
Allergens: wheat, milk, eggs
Friday
Hunter’s chicken, roast potatoes, grilled tomatoes, peas
Fruit crumble and custard
Allergens: milk, eggs, wheat, celery, soya, mustard
Saturday
Choice of soup, salad or stew (delivered on Friday for £5)
Sunday
CLOSED


Ear Syringing Clinic
by HCPC registered audiologist £60.00 per session
Standing Yoga
09:30 – 10:30 and 10:45 – 11.45
Join an hour long yoga session or both! £5.00 per session
Seated Yoga
12:00 – 12:45
Join our session of seated yoga -£5.00
Lunch Club
Come in for a hot meal served at 12:15 – 2 courses only £8.00
Knit & Natter
10:00 – 12:00 – Free
Come along and join the our Knit & Natter sessions, where you can chat and meet like minded people. Our informal groups welcome anyone interested in knitting and /or crocheting and all abilities are welcome. Some needles and wool will be available but it is advisable to bring your own along.
Carers Coffee Morning
10:00 – 12:00
The coffee mornings are on the THIRD Tuesday of the month. They are informal gatherings for anyone who may need support,
information or advice about all aspects of Dementia and to meet other carers to share experiences
Lunch Club
Come in for a hot meal served at 12:15 – 2 courses £8.00
Bingo
13:00 – 14:00 – 50p per book
Bingo is a fantastic, easy game to play. Join us for a 6 page session, where you can play from just 1 book. We play for 1 line and a full house – prizes include chocolate bars for the line and prize money for the house. Drinks, cakes and snacks available from the snack bar.
Hearing Aid Clinic
10:00 – 12:00
For any issues with hearing aids or for new batteries
Memory Cafe
10:00 – 12:00
Informal gathering every FIRST Wednesday of each month for support, information or advice about all aspects of Dementia.
Lunch Club
Come in for a hot meal served at 12:15 – 2 courses only £8.00
Baking and Cooking
14:00 – 16:00
Between £3.00 and £6.00 per session
Seated Yoga
15:15 – 15:45
Join our session of seated yoga – £5.00
MCST Session
10:00 – 12:00
Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy providing activities
proven to stimulate the mind and maintain memory and cognition.
Lunch Club
Come in for a hot meal served at 12:15 – 2 courses £8.00
Card Making
13:00 – 14:30
Card making activities every Thursday
BEGINNERS on the FIRST week of the month
EXPERIENCED card makers the following weeks
Basic materials will be supplied but feel free to bring your own
Sessions are free to join, however small donations are welcome to help cover costs
Exercise to Music
13:30pm – 14:30
£3.00 per session
Yoga
18:00 – 19:00
An hour of relaxing evening yoga – £5.00
Memory Meadows Activity Sessions
10:00 – 15:00 – £45.00 (including lunch)
Engaging activities and socialising opportunities for those living with cognitive impairment
Lunch Club
Come in for a hot meal served at 12:15 – 2 courses £8.00




Friday 21 – Memory Meadows 10:00 – 15:00
Sunday 23 – A two course roast dinner and a hot drink for just £8.00 (served at 12.15) BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Tuesday 25 – Barry Goss singing live for you from 11:15 – 12:15
Friday 28 – Memory Meadows 10:00 – 15:00
Friday 28 – Bingo 15.15 – 17.30
The Riverside Charity Shop
The Riverside charity shop is located in Biggin Street, Dover.
The proceeds from our shop go directly to Riverside Community Hub to help provide the support that we offer.
The 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 and much much more.
We regularly post to Facebook, Twitter and Instagram with special offers, promotions and stock.
Donations
We are unable to accept donations currently. We hope to be able to soon.
Please keep checking our website and Facebook page for news on when we will be able to accept donations again.
Support Us
With your help the Riverside Community Hub 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 Hub being able to provide a community for adults offering social opportunities, activities, food and 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.
Vacancies
Volunteer vacancies
Meal Delivery Drivers
Do you have between 2 and 4 hours spare per week? Would you like to give this time to help people within your local community? Riverside Community Hub 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