Community News
Book your Christmas Party with us now.
As we kiss goodbye to summer, it’s now full speed ahead to the festive season as we look to host four Christmas Dinner events at the Centre Spot. Eat, drink and be merry as well as dancing the night away to your favourite yuletide classics. We are taking bookings now so dont hesitate. Details are on the flyer below, but hurry before we sell out. We look forward to welcoming you and your party.
Come and enjoy band night with us in the Centre Spot.
Turmoil will be playing live at the Centre Spot on Friday 27 October and we want you there to come along and enjoy a night of classic hits. From Oasis to Blur, Snow Patrol to Nirvana, Turmoil will have you tapping your toes and possibly even getting your dance on. Its a repeat performance from the band who played at the clubs last Community Day in July.
Ticket Information:
£5 per ticket paid on the door.
Doors open at 7pm with the band playing from around 8.30pm-10.30pm
Come and join our second community day of the season.
On Saturday 21st October, Dover Athletic Football Club will be holding their second community day of the season, in conjunction with the Dover Athletic Community Trust. 1000 adult and child tickets have gone out to local schools over the last few weeks, as part of the community day drive to ensure we have as many people as possible seeing all the great things we have lined up.
Latest Striker results for Wednesday 18th October
Congratulations to all the winners and better luck next time if your name wasn’t drawn out. It could well be your time next week.
For anyone who doesn’t know how the Striker Lottery works well let me explain if for you. Each week, so long as you have paid your £1 weekly subscription, your number will be entered into a draw. If your number is drawn, congratulations – you’re a winner! It’s as simple as that. The draw is held every Wednesday. Keep an eye on the website and social media pages for full details. Who knows, your number could scoop the £1,000 top prize.
Please note that only paid-for tickets are entered in the draw. For your convenience, your membership fee can be collected from you, or you can pay at the Club Office or, to save time, you can pay monthly or quarterly by standing order.
Contact harry.reid@doverathletic.com to register your interest and good luck
Earlier this week we were saddened to hear the news of the passing of former Midfielder Neil Le Bihan.
Neil was part of, arguably, our best ever midfield in 1999/2000. Neil made 171 (+12) competitive appearances and scored 18 Goals across 5 seasons (1997-2002) with us. His goals included netting the winner in a 1-0 win away at Doncaster (April 2000) and a goal in a rare 3-1 win away at Stevenage (April 2002).
The one that he’ll be remembered most for scoring is that stunning equaliser at home to Cheltenham Town in the FA Trophy Semi-Final Second Leg at Crabble in April 1998.
Sadly, Neil took his own life after a challenging period of mental health, something that he had bravely fought against for a considerable time.
If you are struggling yourself please reach out to someone.
Samaritans are always here to listen, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
If you’re going through a tough time, we encourage you to visit their website below or call their helpline.
Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
Former teammate Jake Leberl: Such sad news, a wonderful guy a great teammate where we shared many happy memories, stood out from the rest of us with his intelligence on & off the field. RIP Neil & condolences to his young family.
Fancy watching the Whites take on Hemel Hempstead Town in style? Of course you do.
Mitch Brundle and the boys will be looking to put on a show and where else would you rather watch it than here with us.
Watch the game from the best seats in the house and let our match day hospitality provide the ultimate way to spend your time with us.
The package includes:
Butler hosted lounge with large TVs and a projector showing the game
A three-course meal served at your table
Reserved undercover premium padded seating
Complimentary tea, coffee & mineral water, plus a dedicated paid bar before and after the match
Complimentary match day team sheet
The very special experience costs £28 per person and is available for individual and group bookings, or as a gift voucher.
Please note that this price does NOT include entry for non-season ticket holders who do attend, and they will still need to pay at the turnstile on the day.
On the menu for the game will be :
Arrival at the ground should be at 1pm and food will be served at 1.30pm.
There are only 64 spaces available, so all tickets will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis.
The dress code is smart casual.
To buy your VIP ticket please email gavin.hughes@doverathletic.com or call the office on 01304 822373
Latest Striker results for Wednesday 11th October
Congratulations to all the winners and better luck next time if your name wasn’t drawn out. It could well be your time next week.
For anyone who doesn’t know how the Striker Lottery works well let me explain if for you. Each week, so long as you have paid your £1 weekly subscription, your number will be entered into a draw. If your number is drawn, congratulations – you’re a winner! It’s as simple as that. The draw is held every Wednesday. Keep an eye on the website and social media pages for full details. Who knows, your number could scoop the £1,000 top prize.
Please note that only paid-for tickets are entered in the draw. For your convenience, your membership fee can be collected from you, or you can pay at the Club Office or, to save time, you can pay monthly or quarterly by standing order.
Contact harry.reid@doverathletic.com to register your interest and good luck
Latest Striker results for Wednesday 4th October
Congratulations to all the winners and better luck next time if your name wasn’t drawn out. It could well be your time next week.
For anyone who doesn’t know how the Striker Lottery works well let me explain if for you. Each week, so long as you have paid your £1 weekly subscription, your number will be entered into a draw. If your number is drawn, congratulations – you’re a winner! It’s as simple as that. The draw is held every Wednesday. Keep an eye on the website and social media pages for full details. Who knows, your number could scoop the £1,000 top prize.
Please note that only paid-for tickets are entered in the draw. For your convenience, your membership fee can be collected from you, or you can pay at the Club Office or, to save time, you can pay monthly or quarterly by standing order.
Contact harry.reid@doverathletic.com to register your interest and good luck
Fancy watching the Whites take on Taunton Town in style? Of course you do.
Mitch Brundle and the boys will be looking to put on a show and where else would you rather watch it than here with us.
Watch the game from the best seats in the house and let our match day hospitality provide the ultimate way to spend your time with us.
The package includes:
Butler hosted lounge with large TVs and a projector showing the game
A three-course meal served at your table
Reserved undercover premium padded seating
Complimentary tea, coffee & mineral water, plus a dedicated paid bar before and after the match
Complimentary match day team sheet
The very special experience costs £28 per person and is available for individual and group bookings, or as a gift voucher.
Please note that this price does NOT include entry for non-season ticket holders who do attend, and they will still need to pay at the turnstile on the day.
On the menu for the game will be :
Arrival at the ground should be at 1pm and food will be served at 1.30pm.
There are only 64 spaces available, so all tickets will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis.
The dress code is smart casual.
To buy your VIP ticket please email gavin.hughes@doverathletic.com or call the office on 01304 822373
As part of the clubs ongoing commitment to equality and inclusivity, our Community Trust have worked in partnership with the Dover, Deal and Shepway branch of the National Autistic Society to create our very own Sensory Room.
We are now incredibly proud to offer a specially designed space for supporters with additional needs a quiet, safe space to unwind in a calm environment at Crabble.
This dedicated sensory space, which we believe to be the first of its kind in non-league football, will be in use throughout the season. It will include equipment that will be beneficial if the match day experience becomes too much.
We hope that this room will be a welcoming space for families and carers of children and adults that may not have been able to attend a live match at a football stadium before.
Patrick Verrill, Chairperson of the local branch of the National Autistic Society and Crabble regular, has worked closely with Community Engagement & Inclusion Officer, Vikki Pawley to create this space.
Patrick, who has a 7 year old son who is Autistic says:
“Sensory rooms are a great way for people on the Autistic spectrum or those with other additional needs to have their needs met in unfamiliar environments.”
“The club have been fantastic since I first pitched the idea, inviting me to look around the club at possible areas we could use. I’m very grateful for the understanding and effort that Dover Athletic have put in to this. Vikki in particular has helped to make this all happen”
The club will officially open the room prior to our home game against Hampton and Richmond on the 4th of November. We are also pleased to welcome Patrick and 50 members of the local National Autistic Society to the VIP lounge for the game.
Chairman, Jim Parmenter said “I am delighted that we are able to provide facilities for part of the community that perhaps would not have enjoyed games at The Megger Community Stadium before and we look forward to their visit which will hopefully be the first of many”
You can find more information about the Dover, Deal and Shepway branch of the National Autistic Society here: Dover, Deal and Shepway (autism.org.uk)
National Autistic Society Dover, Deal and Shepway Branch (facebook.com)
