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Volunteering

There are a wide range of groups and charities in Sandwich looking for volunteers, please see below for some fantastic opportunities available. If you would like to be listed here please contact Harry Sampson at harry.sampson@live.co.uk or Dan Friend at dan@hibits.co.uk.

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Age Concern Sandwich

Volunteers are incredibly important to us. Without the continued support and help of our volunteers we could not provide the services we do to help the elderly in our community stay active, stay conne...

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April Lodge Guinea Pig Rescue

April Lodge Guinea Pig Rescue was established in 2004 and they have cared for over 2000 unwanted guinea pigs. Over 1500 of these went on to be adopted and over 100 went into foster care. They aim to f...

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Arts Society Sandwich

Arts Society Sandwich brings people together through a shared curiosity and love of the Arts. They offer an exciting programme of monthly lectures on a range of interesting subjects. Speakers are of ...

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Beavers, Cubs, Scouts & Explorers

Sandwich Scout Group is the local name for the 7th Deal (Sandwich St. George’s) Scout Group which is located in the the Town and Cinque Port of Sandwich. They regularly hold Beaver colony, Cub pack,...

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Bell Ringing at St. Clement's Church

A peal of six bells (tenor - 12cwt) is rung by the St Clement's ringing team for Sunday morning services, weddings and other special services and occasions. There is a weekly practice on Wednesdays f...

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Community Events Association

Volunteer now!! If you enjoy live music, drama or art of any kind why not volunteer and become part of the diverse and friendly groups of people making it all happen.  Sandwich and the surrounding v...

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East Kent Railway Trust

The East Kent Railway is a registered charity, which was formed in November 1985 with the intention of preserving and operating the remaining section of line as a working museum railway. Membership o...

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Future For Dogs

Futures for Dogs is a small voluntary non profit making rescue based in Kent. They do not have kennels, but foster in local homes. They help dogs (and even some cats) from both the UK and Abroad. All ...

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Gazen Salts Nature Reserve

Gazen Salts would in Roman times have formed the bottom of the Wantsum Channel, a straight of water which divided Kent from the Isle of Thanet. It is from this history the 'Salts' part of the name is ...

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Girl Guiding

By volunteering with Girlguiding, you can help girls build their confidence, have adventures, learn new skills and have loads of fun – no matter your experience, your background or how much time you...

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Guildhall Museum

Sandwich Guildhall Museum, situated in the heart of our town, tells the rich and varied story of Sandwich through the ages, from its early beginnings to the present day. Located in the 16th Century G...

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Heritage Harbour Group

Group contacted for further information....

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Kent Coast Volunteering

Kent Coast Volunteering aims to connect communities across Kent through volunteering and community-led projects, supporting volunteers to meet needs and improve quality of life. They have a comprehe...

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Le Weekend

10th and 11th June 2023 Sandwich Goes French for Le Weekend. Led by the Sandwich Honfleur Twinning Association. Born out of a desire to celebrate our proximity to France and our appreciation of all ...

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Pilgrims Hospice

Pilgrims Hospice are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help run their lovely double-fronted shop on King Street. It stocks quality clothing and accessories, including designer labels and lots of ...

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Sandwich Amateur Boxing Club

Set up in the 1960s by Frank Cornwall, it was at first located at the former Penguin Club then it moved to the Bull Inn at Eastry. The third gym was in Strand Street. The Sandwich Amateur Boxing Club ...

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Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust

Please email info@sbbot.org.uk to enquire about volunteering opportunities at Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust. If you don't know us already, we're a friendly bunch and would be extremely pleased ...

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Sandwich Community Hub - The Jubilee Centre

Formerly known as The Phoenix Centre, The Jubilee Centre offers a safe and welcoming community space for a broad range of clubs and societies in Sandwich. The aim is to provide for the benefit of Sand...

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Sandwich Community Lights Association

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Sandwich Environmental Conservation Group

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Sandwich Folk and Ale Festival

The Festival takes place annually in the streets and wonderful hospitality venues of our beautiful historic town. Running for ten years, it has grown year upon year bringing a wide range of entertainm...

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Sandwich Honfleur Twinning Association

Welcome/Bienvenue to Sandwich Honfleur Twinning Association. As an active group of members and volunteers we enjoy sharing ideas and activities which include a monthly French film evening at the Empi...

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Sandwich in Bloom

Sandwich in Bloom is a completely voluntary organisation run by a small committee. Over the year our time is divided between organising the planting and ongoing maintenance of floral displays around t...

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Sandwich Library

Sandwich Library is open for bookshelf browsing, pre-booked computer and WiFi sessions. Our library is free to join and offers a wide range of services - from free access to books, computers, the int...

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Sandwich Local History Society

The Sandwich Local History Society was founded in 1962. They meet in the Jury Room of Sandwich Guildhall every month from September to May, usually on the third Thursday of the month. Annual Subscript...

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Sandwich Medieval Centre Trust

We plan to bring together all groups and individuals in Sandwich who are interested in the late medieval period who wish to contribute to the living history of Sandwich. The base for our activities is...

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Sandwich Music Forum

Welcome to some information about our group. More details can be found on our Facebook page. We are a varied group of musicians and singers from the Sandwich area whose aim is to meet, collaborate, e...

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Sandwich Pantry

Sandwich Pantry is committed to offering a good selection of food to those in difficult circumstances. Membership of only £4 will entitle members to items up to the value of £15 including fresh veg...

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Sandwich Salutes the 40's

For our three day event Sandwich comes alive with the 40s, military vehicles, re-enactors, vintage stalls, music and dance. Stewards are wanted to help look after our fantastic event. This involves p...

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Sandwich Sprucer/Community Caretaker Scheme

Volunteer as a Community Caretaker, borrow equipment and help to make your local community become a better place. What is a Community Caretaker? Originally established in 2018, at the end of 2021 In...

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Sandwich Town Team

The Sandwich Town Team is a pressure group whose mission is to influence councillors and other bodies on civic issues. They have a particular interest in improving traffic management, public safety an...

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St Clement's Churchyard Rediscovered

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St Mary's Arts Centre

St Mary's Arts Centre is a concert and event venue for hire in Sandwich Kent with general function event space available for all year round. It is an ideal venue for concerts, recitals, drama, dancing...

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St Peter's Church

St. Peter’s Church is now a community hub serving the people of Sandwich Items are donated and sold to raise money not only for St Peter’s but also other redundant churches with in the CCT. We ha...

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St Peter's Gardens

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Sue Ryder

Sue Ryder provides expert palliative and neurological care, bereavement support and training for healthcare professionals. Volunteering opportunities can be located for their Sandwich shop and other ...

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The Sandwich Society

The aims of the Sandwich Society are to preserve our heritage and to endeavour to protect, maintain and enhance the environment of our historic town and the surrounding area. The Society published it...

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The USN P22 Trust

The USN P22 is a former Rhine Patrol vessel made just after the Second World War by the United States and gifted to the German military. There were originally more but the P22 is believed to be the la...

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Voluntary Tree Warden

Sandwich Voluntary Tree Warden - helping to promote and protect trees in the area. Today there are many thousands of trained Voluntary Tree Wardens in local networks throughout the UK, forming a volu...

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White Mill Rural Heritage Centre

We have a small dedicated group of volunteers, who run and maintain the Mill and Heritage Centre. Each has their own particular skill. We are always looking for new people so if you are able to give ...

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Attractions

Attractions in Sandwich, Kent include museums, wildlife and churches as well as the historic Richborough Roman Fort and Amphitheatre.

Explore them here and come and visit us soon.

Local Attractions
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Local Business

Businesses in Sandwich, Kent are varied and plentiful with hotels, restaurants, shops and more.

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