Feel Alive was back at Deal’s Victoria Park on Sunday (6 June), and despite the rain hundreds of people enjoyed taking part in a fantastic range of free activities suitable for all ages and abilities.

The event was organised by Dover District Council, Vista Leisure and included archery, badminton, tennis, football, Tai Chi, Karate, New Age Kurling, Boccia and Table Tennis.

‘Revolution’ ran the show in Deal’s state of the art skate bowl, and displays were given by ‘Wheel 2 Wheel’- a trial bike team - and dancers from Deal Dance Centre.

Many of the district’s other sport clubs provided activities.

Scott Hayward flying like superman in Deal's state of the art skate bowl

Dover District Council’s Sports Development Officer and event organiser Sarah Philpott said: “The Feel Alive events are about raising awareness of the many sports and activities that can be done locally, and encouraging people from one to 80 year olds to participate on a regular basis and lead a healthy, happy and positive lifestyle.”

Other Feel Alive events this year will take place on Saturday 24 July at Pencester Gardens in Dover, and on Sunday 15 August at Fowlmead Country Park near Deal. All events run from 10am to 4pm, and there will the chance to try many different sports and activities at each event.

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