From the Deal, Walmer, and Sandwich Mercury, 21 July, 1900. 1d.

THEFT OF AN OVERCOAT

John Murphy, of no fixed abode, was charged with feloniously stealing an overcoat, value 10s., the property of Frederick William Coleman, at Deal, on the 13th July.

Prosecutor deposed that about half-past 5 the previous evening prisoner and another man came into his house, the Deal Hoy, and asked for two pints of beer. As they were sober and quiet he served them, and they went into the tap-room to drink it. About 10 minutes afterwards he saw prisoner leaving his house, wearing his (witness') overcoat (produced), which he had hung up in the room a short time previously, and which he valued at 10s. He said to one of his customers "There goes a man wearing my coat," and rushed around the bar after the prisoner, and caught him opposite St. Andrew's Church, still wearing the coat. he took the coat off and sent for the police.

Asked if he had any questions to put to prosecutor prisoner said "No. I had been drinking all day, and don't know much about it."

Prosecutor: You were perfectly sober when you came into my house.

Alfred Whiddett, labourer, living at Deal, said that about a quarter to 6 the previous evening his attention was called, by the landlord of the "Deal Hoy," to the fact that the prisoner was wearing his (the landlord's) coat, and he was asked to assist in getting it back. He then ran out of the house, and saw prisoner pulling the coat off. He attempted to get away, but witness held him and prevented him from doing so. he asked him what he meant by taking his coat, and he replied that he was very sorry, and that he was drunk, but he did not appear to be so. He asked witness to give him one more chance. Witness handed him over to the prosecutor, who said that he should lock him up.

Police-sergt. Curtis deposed that at 6.30 p.m. on Friday evening he was on duty at the police station, when he was called into High Street, and prisoner was pointed out to him as being wanted for stealing an overcoat from the "Deal Hoy." he overtook the prisoner at the "Rose Hotel," and brought him to the station. he then sent for Mr. Coleman, who gave prisoner into custody. He charged him, cautioning him in the usual way, and he replied, "I have been drinking, and I hope you won't be hard on me."

In reply to Inspector Ellender, witness said that prisoner was sober.

After being charged prisoner said he would plead guilty, adding "I suppose the coat was found on me. I have been coming to Deal for the past 14 or 15 summers, and such a thing has never come to me before."

The Inspector, in answer to Capt. Mourilyan, said that prisoner was a stranger here.

Prisoner was sentenced to 28 days' hard labour.

From the Dover Mercury, 26 May, 2011. 70p

BLUES, FOLK, COUNTRY AND SKIFFLE

Above: Dover Patrol Steve Carey, Steve Bell and Mike Morgan who are performing in Deal on Bank Holiday Monday.

THERE will be foot-tapping rock 'n roll, skiffle blues, folk and gospel music at the "Deal Hoy" on Bank Holiday Monday.

The entertainment starts at 1pm and will be performed by guitar and vocal trio Dover Patrol, alias guitarist Steve Carey, stick bass player and harmony singer Steve Bell and lead guitarist Mike Morgan, who all live in the Deal area.

Steve Carey used to be bass player with progressive rock band Pete Brown & Piblokto! and later with country outlaw band Blue Train.

Steve Bell has been playing guitar, blues harp and bass since school and has accompanied many bands. Accomplished mandolin and piano player Mike started as a church organist at the age of 13 and later played with bands such as Archer and The Fabulous Poodles and with the late, celebrated Cornish folk singer, Brenda Wootton.

From the Dover Mercury, 21 July, 2011. 70p

PUB FUN DAY RAISES £2.8k

CHAMPAGNE and hats fit for Ascot helped a Deal pub celebrate 100 years of Macmillan Cancer Support.

Georqia Bishop organised the day at the "Deal Hoy," Duke Street, which also included an auction of sealed bids.

She said: "The Rev Pilk later discovered to be Simon Gregory, (left) opened the event with an extremely lively and topical speech.

"I cannot name everybody who so willingly gave their time, expertise and finances, as it would take over most of letters on page two of the Mercury!

"So a very enormous thank you to all. It was a great and varied afternoon and evening, thoroughly enjoyed by everybody."

The event raised £2,800.

From the Dover Mercury, 15 December, 2011. 70p

DEAL HOY PUB TO OFFER LOCAL MUSIC AND FOOD

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AHOY there! There are new faces at the helm or popular community pub "Deal Hoy" in Duke Street.

Ian and Sharon Goodban will be taking over on Tuesday, December 20, and are bringing with them lots of ideas to enhance the hostelry's reputation, ensuring it has plenty to offer.

Running a pub has been a lifelong ambition for Deal born and bred Ian and he is thrilled to be taking on his own local. They will maintain the Hoy's reputation as a music venue although music will stop on a Sunday in favour of a more traditional ambience, with complimentary bar snacks and a raffle.

Music lovers be reassured, there will be some great sounds reverberating around live folk, jazz, blues and soul.

Kicking off on Wednesday, December 21, will be Deal-based Carl, Konrad and Joe with their eclectic gipsy/folk sounds.

On Wednesday, December 28, there will be blues and soul classics on acoustic guitar and saxophone from Cameron Stenhouse and Doug.

After Christmas, the Goodbans will be introducing food, serving simple favourites, using local ingredients.

Ian said "We love it here and the "Hoy" is a good local pub with a really nice feeling and atmosphere. We want to build on that and nurture it as a place where all types can come for a drink and a chat, We hope to encourage people in and keep them entertained.

"We want to make the pub female-friendly and look after ladies who come in. We also want to encourage local groups and societies. The pub is known for its monthly artists' spot and that is going to continue."

They are looking to introduce a photographic competition in the summer where pub users will vote for their favourite image.

A more unusual event in the pipeline is a sprat eating competition. "North enders were traditionally known as 'sprat gobblers'." said Ian.

The pub dates from 1850 and is named after a small sailing vessel which once transported goods between London and the Kent coast.

Ian has travelled around the world, served in the Royal Navy as a weapons engineer and photographer, and worked as on offshore surveyor.

He has more recently been teaching physics at Walmer Science College and Dover Boys Grammar School.

As a hobby, he is a keen diver. The son of retired Deal fisherman Derek Goodban, the sea and town remain fundamental to Ian's life.

"We both enjoy pubs and I feel I have really come home," said Ian.

From the Dover Mercury, 18 October, 2012. 80p

BEER TAX ESCALATOR WILL DESTROY PUBS

Above showing Ian and Sharon Goodban who wrote the following letter.

Dear Mr Elphicke,

CHAMPION a key business in your constituency in next Thursday's debate on alcohol and pub taxes I run The "Deal Hoy" public house that sits in the conservation area in the north end of Deal. I fully appreciate that I retail a drug that when abused can be harmful; I take the responsibility that this entails very seriously. The government claims to take the same stance but policy seems to be at odds with this claim. I am going to keep this as brief as possible but here are my concerns regarding the tax escalator on beer.

1) The first and most obvious is where is the sense in penalising the drink that has the lowest alcohol by volume (ABV)? People that abuse alcohol go for the highest alcohol content in the lowest volume.

2) A recent news item highlighted the growing number of under-age drinkers admitted to casualty. I can guarantee that none of those people got drunk in their local pub. The alcohol would have come from the local corner shop or supermarket sold at pocket money prices. An example; three litres of over 5% ABV cider available from a local supermarket at just over £3.

3) The two concerns highlighted above indicate to me that government policy regarding the controlled and responsible consumption of alcohol is being dictated by the supermarkets and large drinks manufacturers. Why has government policy made it up to 10 times more expensive to drink in a safe and controlled environment? Why has government policy removed the social element from alcohol consumption by increasing the number of solitary drinkers at home? Why has this and previous governments set policies that seem bent on destroying the British pub and creating a nation of stay-at-home problem drinkers?

Britain is famous for its pub culture. At its best the British pub enables people from many backgrounds and social classes to interact and socialise. It becomes its own support network for those in need or isolated, I have a small group of people who have suffered from or are suffering from cancer. They are regulars in the pub and have created their own self-help group; others who find themselves in the same situation are introduced and supported. This is one example of how a pub can provide a social anchor for individuals.

I have lost count of the number of people who come in and say “I am new to the area” or “Do you know a good tradesman?” or “We are setting up a small club, can we meet here?” We also showcase local artists and musicians.

I cannot make huge donations to the major political parties or lobby MPs like the big supermarket chains can.

I simply run a good British pub and ensure that those that enjoy a pint or a glass of wine can do so in a safe and controlled environment. The supermarkets and comer shops do not care where the alcohol goes once it has left their premises; the beer I sell is not consumed by teenagers in the local park. I do not sell tins of 8% lager at give-away prices; I do not encourage people to sit in front of the television and drink themselves into a stupor with a case of lager that cost less than three pints down the pub.

The government is encouraging all these things with the ruinous tax escalator as well as slowly destroying a social institution that has been around for centuries. Prove to me, my customers and your constituents that you at least are not in the pocket of the supermarkets; prove to me that you are driven by genuine concern for people's welfare and the British way of life; prove to me and your constituents that there is at least one politician out there that actually listens to the concerns of those who voted them into power.

Next week's debate calls on the government to support Britain's beer and pub sector by conducting a thorough review of the economic and social impact of the beer duty escalator. As an individual running a small business in your constituency I ask that you to attend the debate and support a review of the way beer is taxed.

Ian Goodban, landlord, "Deal Hoy" public house, Duke Street, Deal.

From the Dover Mercury, 15 November, 2012. 80p

BROTHERS PLANNING TO POP UP WITH BURGERS

BEER with burgers has been proven such a success it has driven two brothers to set up their own pop-up burger bar at the "Deal Hoy" pub.

The success of selling homemade burgers at the Astor Theatre's recent beer festival led to an attempt by Karl and Dax Wozny to turn the old balloon shop in Stanhope Road into a burger bar.

But after it fell through, Karl said: “One of my favourite pubs in Deal, The "Deal Hoy," has an unused kitchenette and after cooking landlord Ian Goodban one of my burgers, we both agreed that a pop up residency at The "Deal Hoy" would be a marvellous idea.” The Duke Street pub was taken over nine months ago by Ian and Sharon Goodban, who are behind the venture.

Mr Wozny said: “So we are launching the new burger joint, named The Burger Brothers, on Wednesday November 28, at the pub.

“What makes our burgers unique is that we make them ourselves, from local Kent beef and we source the best ingredients to offer burger lovers an authentic New York-style burger, which we believe are the best burgers in the world.” The Burger Brothers will be at The "Deal Hoy" every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, from 6pm to 9.30pm during the winter months and the hours will extend in the summer.

Not only are Karl and Dax serving the people of Deal through the Hoy, they have also bought an old government prison service van they are converting into a gourmet food truck.

The truck will be ready for the New Year and the brothers will bring their burgers to festivals and events all over the East Kent area and further afield.

Mr Wozny added: Every Wednesday we will be serving locals gourmet New York-style burgers and authentic German frankfurter hot dogs while they listen to live music, which is ever increasingly popular at The Hoy.”

From the Dover Mercury, 22 November, 2012. 80p. ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE

TRY THEM - THEY'RE THE BEST BURGERS IN THE WORLD

GOURMET burgers will be served at the "Deal Hoy" pub from Wednesday and Mercury readers can take advantage of our two-for-one reader offer. Brothers Karl and Dax Wozny are setting up the Burger Brothers pop-up burger joint at the Duke Street pub. And for a limited time, between 6pm and 7pm on Wednesday, the offer applies.

Karl, who devised the recipe for his own fast food treats, said: “What makes our burgers unique is that we make them ourselves from local beef and we source the best ingredients to offer burger lovers an authentic New York-style burger - which we believe are the best burgers in the world.” He tested the them out at the Astor Theatre's beer festival in the summer and the response from customers assured him he was on to a winner.

Picture: Chris Davey FM2329779

He then tried to set up a pop-up venture in the former Balloon Shop in Stanhope Road, but when that fell through, the opportunity to marry the unbeatable mix of beer and burgers came thanks to Ian Goodban, the landlord of the "Hoy."

Mr Wozny added: “We are launching the new burger joint, named the Burger Brothers, on Wednesday, November 28 at the pub.”

The Burger Brothers will be at the "Hoy" every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 6pm to 9.30pm during the winter months and longer in the summer.

The Wednesday night sessions coincide with the pub's live music nights which are increasingly popular.

Not only will the brothers be serving the people of Deal through the "Hoy," they have also bought an old government prison service van, which they are converting into a gourmet burger truck which will be ready in the New Year.

Karl and Dax Wozny who are opening a popup burger bar at the "Deal Hoy"

From the Dover Mercury, 22 September, 2016.

Jazz at The Hoy.

The Art Deco Jazz Band will play at the "Hoy" in Duke Street, Deal, on Wednesday. It will feature the musical talents of Chris Rumsey, John Sheppard, Gerry Birch and Andy Maynard on banjo. They will play from 8pm until 10.30pm.