A voluntary consortium of the Deal and Walmer Chamber of Trade, the Deal Business Collective, The Deal Flea and the Deal Partnership took over from Deal Town Council, the management and running of the historic, annual Deal Braderie. The partnership made the event a wonderful success, despite the occasional showers. It was lovely to see residents, visitors, stallholders and High Street traders all enjoying the day together. The town centre was busier than ever; vibrant and full of life, with a warm, welcoming atmosphere throughout. A demonstration of what community partnership can achieve.