Dover Festival Prom Concert Committee presents Pilgrims Hospices £2,600
The Dover Festival Prom Concert Committee has proudly presented Pilgrims Hospices with a cheque for £2,600, following the success of this year’s uplifting “Last Night of the Proms”-style concert, held in July at the historic Maison Dieu in Dover.
The presentation took place in Connaught Hall at the Maison Dieu, marking another milestone in the concert’s long tradition of supporting local causes.
The funds were raised as part of a special collaboration with the Maison Dieu (Dover Town Hall) through the National Lottery-funded Reawakening the Maison Dieu project. The concert brought together talented singers, musicians, and a supportive audience for an evening of rousing music and community spirit—all in aid of helping local people who are living with a life-limiting illness.
Michael Lewis, Joint Musical Director of the Dover Festival Prom, expressed his gratitude on behalf of the committee:
“We’re so thankful to everyone who came along and supported the concert. It’s always inspiring to see the community come together for such a worthy cause. We owe a huge thanks to our incredible musicians, singers, and everyone who helped make the evening such a success.”
Accepting the cheque on behalf of Pilgrims Hospices, Karen Kenward, Community Fundraising Manager, said:
“We are overwhelmed by this most generous donation and would like to thank the Dover Prom Group and all their incredible followers for their continued support of our charity. This gift will help us continue providing vital care to patients and families across east Kent. We really couldn’t provide our services without the kindness and generosity of our community—thank you all so very much.”
About the Dover Festival Prom Concert
Founded in 1988 by Michael Foad, the Dover Festival Prom Concert has raised thousands of pounds for local charities and good causes over the years. Each annual concert celebrates community, music, and generosity—and next year’s event, themed “Water and the Sea,” will take place on Friday, 3 July 2026.
Pilgrims Hospices is east Kent’s largest hospice charity, caring for thousands of people each year through its sites in Ashford, Canterbury, and Thanet, and within the community in people’s own homes. The charity relies heavily on the generous support of local people and groups like the Dover Festival Prom Committee.
Photo – L-R Michael and Marilyn Lewis (Dover Festival Prom Committee DFPC) Karen Kenward (Community Fundraising Manager Pilgrims Hospices) John Langley (DFPC)
