by Jenni Horn

jhorn@thekmgroup.co.uk

Can’t make it to South Africa for this year’s World Cup? Football fans can watch all the action right on their doorstep.

The Dickens World complex in Chatham Maritime has teamed up to offer people the chance to see two World Cup matches every day throughout the tournament on the biggest digital screen in the south east.

There will be seating for up to 1,500 spectators in a fenced off area of the car park, which will include a covered bar.

Before each of England’s Group C games there will be pre-match commentary from former England and Chelsea footballer Kerry Dixon, comedian Dave Lee and former BBC South East newsreader Geoff Clarke.

To watch the games, fans must join the Chatham Maritime Football Club. Membership includes admission to the club enclosure, viewings of all televised matches and free Arriva bus travel to and from Chatham train station.

Members will also receive 25 per cent discount at Dickens World and the Odeon Cinema at Dickens World, and discounts in some stores in the Dockside Outlet Shopping Centre.

If you sign up before Thursday, June 10, memberships cost £20 for adults. It is £25 for memberships purchased between June 11 and June 22 and £30 for memberships purchased between June 23 and July 10. Family tickets are also available priced at £30, £35 and £40.

Tickets can be bought at www.dickensworld.co.uk