Future Foundry

What does it truly mean to belong to a place? Earlier this month, we invited the @samphireproject to join us for @doverinbloom river clean alongside our young creatives from The Forge and the White Cliffs Countryside Partnership @wccpnews . Here, Aram Rawf @aram.rawf.3 from Samphire shares a powerful reflection from the day. Watch until the end to hear how planting a single flower can spark a profound sense of pride and connection for our community’s newest residents. It’s a reminder that when we work together for a greener town, we also grow a sense of home. #DoverInBloom #FutureFoundry #Samphire #CommunityBelonging #Dover

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲 is our free weekly art club for 10-19 year olds, running every Saturday throughout the year - including school holidays. It's free to attend - snacks included - and everyone is welcome! Join our Saturday Sessions: Ages 10–13: ⏰ 9:30–11.30 AM Ages 14–19: ⏰ 12.30–3.30 PM Location: Biggin Hall, Dover, CT16 1BD Any questions - drop us a message 💬 📷 Matt Wilson @matt.wilson.photography + Amy Gwatkin @amygwatkin + Gemma Dyer @gemmadyer_ceramics #youthart #freeclub #kentyouth #dover #creativeyouth

Incredible news for Dover! ✨️🌿 From 'neglected' to national recognition - 𝗗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺 has been nominated for @the_rhs Britain in Bloom 2026! We’re beyond proud of our town - as one of just 18 first-time finalists among 44 villages, towns and cities across the UK, this is a huge achievement for our community.🏆 This success belongs to Dover - over 40 partners came together to spotlight our unique landscapes and world-class conservation, leading to this nomination following three top prizes at the RHS South and South East in Bloom Awards @sseib_ last autumn. And young people have been at the heart of it all. From planning to planting, they've led the way. 💪🌻 Dover In Bloom isn't just about flowers - it's about celebrating our town, our community, and our heritage, and building a future that's greener, more connected, and full of possibility. Massive thanks to our partners, funders, and especially the young people of Dover 💚🌻 We've got big plans for 2026 - more planting, more events, more opportunities to get involved. Stay tuned! 👉 Swipe to see who helped make it happen… Know someone who was involved? Tag them in the comments to share the good news! 🌸 — 𝗗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗺 is led by Future Foundry @future_foundry , working with 40+ partners, with essential support from Dover Town Council @dovertowncouncil , Arts Council England @acegrams , Dover District Council @doverdistrictcouncil , Port of Dover @portofdover & Kent Community Foundation. #DoverInBloom #BritainInBloom #Dover #FutureFoundry #YouthLeadChange Kent

It starts with a shared love for something you care about. Whether it’s building a ceramic pot, planning a garden, playing football or debating the next big film idea, Future Foundry is where young people come to be themselves. For nearly 15 years, we’ve watched friendships form over shared projects rather than just shared classrooms. From our free Saturday Art clubs, The Forge, to our town-wide green initiatives, we create spaces where young people lead, create, and find their tribe. Join us this Saturday at The Forge Youth Art Club. All are welcome. Ages 10–13: ⏰ 9:30–11.30 AM Ages 14–19: ⏰ 12.30–3.30 PM Location: Biggin Hall, Dover, CT16 1BD #FutureFoundry #DoverInBloom #YoungPeopleLead #DoverCommunity #CreativeDover

Our free Youth Market stalls have been the first stepping stone for many of Dover's creatives as they forge their careers. If you or anyone you know wants to find out more about our Youth Markets, visit our new page at [link in bio] or get in touch. Join the community, grow your craft, and have fun doing it! 🎨🚀 #YouthMarkets #FutureFoundry #YoungCreatives #SupportLocalArt #CreativeCareers #YouthEntrepreneurs

⛵ What's on this weekend at Dover Waterfront? 🎵 The @gumboots_reggae_band_ have been playing on the local Kent music circuit for the last nine years and will be joining us from 2pm on Saturday. 🎵 @meganwardropermusic and @nicklawrencemusic will be joining us from 2pm on Sunday performing both individually and together. 🍻 Throughout the weekend @breakwater_marinacurve will be providing all your favourite alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, because we know nothing pairs better with live music than a cold drink. 🍦 For the little ones and those with a sweet tooth there will also be an ice cream van providing all your favourite frozen treats. ☕️ @thesaltydogharbourcafe are open so make sure to pop in and try one of their delicious hot or iced drinks too! 😁 We hope to see you there this weekend! ➡️ In collaboration with @future_foundry #Dover #PortofDover #LiveMusic #MusicontheCurve #SupportLocal

This is what it looks like when Dover comes together to celebrate its local scene... Biggin Hall was buzzing this Saturday, filled with music and music lovers. As the keepers of this iconic community space, we’re so proud to provide the stage for these regular nights of live music, hosted by @notmydogrecords . Saturday featured fresh talent from Dover and beyond: riffy hardcore and noise rock from punchingswans, @locuststrash , and @glowingfacesuk . What a night it was! 🙌❤ More coming soon – watch this space! 👀 #dovermusic #livemusic #bigginhall #communitychange #doverpride

We had some great fun with the #AfroBhangraFusion show working with the @portofdover bringing communities together through music and dance from Northern India and Southern Africa with a British twist via North Kent! #AfroBhangra #fusion #cohesionplus #kent

🎶 Live music returns to Biggin Hall this Saturday! We’re excited to welcome Not My Dog Records back to one of our town spaces for another brilliant night of live sound. Swipe through to see the incredible energy and community spirit from previous nights hosted by the team. The line-up this week is a fresh new set of talent from Dover and beyond: riffy hardcore and noise rock with punchingswans @locuststrash and @glowingfacesuk . 🎟️ Grab your tickets via the link in @notmydogrecords ’ bio or /event/35243/punching-swans-locusts-glowing-faces Doors 7pm // Tickets £5 // Biggin Hall, CT16 1BD (just a 5-minute walk from the train station). #DoverMusic #DoverYouth #BigginHall #LocalMusic #CommunityChange

What a fantastic launch for Music on the Curve! 🌊✨ A huge thank you to our incredible performers and creators who brought the Marina Curve to life with their talent and energy this weekend. From the infectious rhythms of @southcoast.samba and @cohesionplus , to the soulful sounds of the @stevenathanbigband and the joyful creativity of @little_artlings_dover , the stage was set for an amazing summer. To those who joined us: thank you for being part of it. To those who missed it: don’t worry, there's to more to come! The season is packed with free events, workshops, and live music every weekend May-Sept (weather permitting). Keep an eye on our page for the full line-up. 🎶🌿 #MusicOnTheCurve #BigSoundsWeekender #PortofDover #FutureFoundry #DoverEvents

🎏 BIG IDEAS FESTIVAL 🎏 Save the date… Saturday 1st August 2026. 10am to 4pm. Biggin Hall and Riverside Gardens, Dover.

Are you a young creative aged 11–19 with something you’ve made to sell? Whether it’s 𝗽𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆, 𝗷𝗲𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘆, 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗹𝘆 - if you made it, you can sell it via your FREE Youth Market stall at the 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿! 💫 🎵 🛍️ 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 🛍️ The Forge Youth Market is your first step towards making money from your art. We offer FREE market stalls to any young person or student aged 11–19 who has something creative to sell. 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁-𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 - we provide on-hand support, plus tables, chairs, and a gazebo for each stall holder. 🎉 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱: 🎉 Sign up via the Google form link in @future_foundry bio (or email [email protected] for help). 🎶 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿: 🎶 Join us Sat 2nd–4th May at Marina Curve for a FREE weekend of local live music, family workshops, and fresh food! It’s a celebration of the creativity and culture that makes Dover special, kicking off the new season of Music on the Curve. 🌟 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀: 🌟 Our Youth Market this weekend is specifically on Saturday 2nd May. 📅 Market Date: Saturday 2nd May 2026 ⏰ Time: (See email for set-up times) 📍 Location: Marina Curve, Dover #DoverInBloom #YouthMarkets #DoverCreatives #BigSoundsWeekender #FutureFoundry