We Want a Hospital/Frolics at Mill.
24 May 2008
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Not since the days of the Anti Prison Rally have we seen such a gathering in Market Square. A large enthusiastic crowd turned out to back Reg Hansell's call for a new hospital. The people of Dover deserve it, there can be no question of that, and they know it. The Rally was organised by Cllr David Hannent who put in many hours behind the scenes getting this particular Market Sq show on the road, and it's fair to say he wouldnt have been disappointed at the turnout, as some suggested there may have been as many as a 1,000 people or more. To see all the mums and dads and particularly the young kids holding their banners heartwarmingly aloft was very effective. Who can fail to listen in these circumstances!
There can be no doubt about it, Indiana Jones is alive and well and rallying the troops in Market Sq. Well no, okay, its not really the action adventurer himself, but none other than our own action hero, councillor David Hannent. That's him there in the picture on the right with the nifty headgear and shades, speaking encouragingly and optimistically before the marchers took off, banners waving, towards the Town Hall.
The picture on the left is yet another Doverforum member, as of course is Mr Hannent, one Keith Sansum, long time man-of-the-people councillor but now serving the community in other ways. As ever Keith, or Keef as he is known to one and all, is always on hand to help out on these occasions. Long may this kind of rallying spirit continue.
Tory Golden Boy Charlie Elphicke was there adding much needed moral support. Various polls reckon Charlie will be giving Gwyn Prosser a run for his money at the next election. Time will tell on that one. But Charlie was happy to throw his support behind this call for a new hospital. That's Charlie on the left. Leading from the front here though is the likeable Reg Hansell, thats him in the centre spot. Reg is the man who set the ball rolling on this whole issue.
The crowd begins to gather. Mums with pushchairs, kids with banners were everywhere. All coming together in the warm sunshine for this mighty cause. In the thick of the crowd there one can spot Conservative DDC Cabinet member Nigel Collor lending his support. Nigel is on the extreme left!
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Politically opposing Cabinet members check out each other's portfolio at Beer Fest !
Yes indeed all hostilities suspended. Here we have the Conservative Cabinet Member for Access and Property, that jovial chappie Nigel Collor, getting to grips with his politically opposite number, the Labour shadow Cabinet Member for Access and Property, the ever lovely Jan Tranter. Both can be seen here enjoying some fun and frolics while getting up close and personal at the Crabble Corn Mill Beer Festival. Us Doverforum guys arrived about 7.30 last night (Friday 23May) and the party was in full swing with quite a good crowd already there and more arriving. It became even swingier after a few pints of Biddenden I can tell you...well one needs that to wash down the delicious hot dog and onion combo from the barbecue. Flipping burgers on that same barbecue was non other than the newly athletic and slim jim Mike Webb, the Town Clerk, who was looking good and in great form. He is a mean burger flipper and that's no lie.
The guys in the picture above are of course both members of Doverforum.com.
Here we have a few of the ould cronies of long long standing. From left to right its that superstar Croc of the River, yes Ian Lillford himself, always great fun to be with and a wicked leg-puller, then its Jan Tranter again, that Jan Tranter gets in all the shots! Jan is holding up the marvellous find by next man in the picture Phil Eyden. Phil found an Iron Cross while helping to clear out the River Dour on friday. Quite a find. How genuine it is has yet to be ascertained, but it is certainly a fascinating find. You just dont know what's lurking in the depths of that river. Gold bullion perhaps or even the treasure of the Conquistadors (and if I spelt that right it will be a miracle!). The man on the right is none other than Barry Wadsworth-Smith of Doverforum sales....and as you can see all are having a good laugh while trying allsorts of beer variations.
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There can be no doubt about it, Indiana Jones is alive and well and rallying the troops in Market Sq. Well no, okay, its not really the action adventurer himself, but none other than our own action hero, councillor David Hannent. That's him there in the picture on the right with the nifty headgear and shades, speaking encouragingly and optimistically before the marchers took off, banners waving, towards the Town Hall.The picture on the left is yet another Doverforum member, as of course is Mr Hannent, one Keith Sansum, long time man-of-the-people councillor but now serving the community in other ways. As ever Keith, or Keef as he is known to one and all, is always on hand to help out on these occasions. Long may this kind of rallying spirit continue.
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Politically opposing Cabinet members check out each other's portfolio at Beer Fest !
Yes indeed all hostilities suspended. Here we have the Conservative Cabinet Member for Access and Property, that jovial chappie Nigel Collor, getting to grips with his politically opposite number, the Labour shadow Cabinet Member for Access and Property, the ever lovely Jan Tranter. Both can be seen here enjoying some fun and frolics while getting up close and personal at the Crabble Corn Mill Beer Festival. Us Doverforum guys arrived about 7.30 last night (Friday 23May) and the party was in full swing with quite a good crowd already there and more arriving. It became even swingier after a few pints of Biddenden I can tell you...well one needs that to wash down the delicious hot dog and onion combo from the barbecue. Flipping burgers on that same barbecue was non other than the newly athletic and slim jim Mike Webb, the Town Clerk, who was looking good and in great form. He is a mean burger flipper and that's no lie.
The guys in the picture above are of course both members of Doverforum.com.
Here we have a few of the ould cronies of long long standing. From left to right its that superstar Croc of the River, yes Ian Lillford himself, always great fun to be with and a wicked leg-puller, then its Jan Tranter again, that Jan Tranter gets in all the shots! Jan is holding up the marvellous find by next man in the picture Phil Eyden. Phil found an Iron Cross while helping to clear out the River Dour on friday. Quite a find. How genuine it is has yet to be ascertained, but it is certainly a fascinating find. You just dont know what's lurking in the depths of that river. Gold bullion perhaps or even the treasure of the Conquistadors (and if I spelt that right it will be a miracle!). The man on the right is none other than Barry Wadsworth-Smith of Doverforum sales....and as you can see all are having a good laugh while trying allsorts of beer variations.
- What a publicity stunt??Who had the nigel poster ready for the photo call.I despair at times.I did not see any of you at the opening??It would be nice to see a photo of those lovely ladies who cook the food also lovely Ant and Harry and all the other volunteers who work so hard through out the year.Pehaps my old chum Nigel will wander down to Russell gardens where the toilets are still closed and see the number of people who visit our parks.Might be a person around with a camera,as in photo not beer.
- Ah shure Sue its only a bit of fun. We were of course having a good ol time of it at Crabble Corn Mill, as of course all the beer was flowing, so this captures the frivolity of the moment.
Wasnt possible for any of us to get there at 3pm for the official opening as all were working in one way or another, although would have liked to get a picture of yourself and the new Mayor and so on cutting the ribbon. - Sue it would have been nice to have seen you there last night, as Paul B said most of us were working, so I was the only girl amongest all the guys but left them to drink the pints couldn,t handle that bit all good fun though.
- I did pop in again this afternoon.It was still going well.Those ladies certainly work hard with the food etc.I saw Roger Walkden Nigel was around glass in hand ,but I did not see him.Lesley Matcham has been working hard.I did nor get into conversation with Vic.This nonsense about Dover or DOVOR...
I cant be doing with it.... - Can(n)ons* to the right of him, can(n)ons to the left of him
But the Bishops Finger was all souled out.
Brave man
See you in church in the morning your grace!
Roll on next year and well done to everyone who helped to make this such a success for the Corn Mill, for River, for Kent and indeed for England.
( *Nelson Brewery - Loose Cannon)
- The Festival went off just great, we ran out of Beer Saturday Evening and the Cider ran out about half an hour prior to closure. (47 beers and 13 Kegs Cider not bad going.)
So everyone drank us dry and no trouble at all, great when adults can have a good time, have a drink or two and go home happy.
Every one appeared to enjoy their time at the Mill, helping to support what is our major fund raising event. I would like to thank all those that came along and to all those that help as volunteers over the two day event. I will not name them as I may miss one out, they know who they are and we are very grateful for all the effort they gave in making this another success.
Thank you to the Forum for your support and we look forward to when we all meet again.
Thank you.
Harry
- Well done Harry and all the team.The work that Ant and the lads have done over the past few months to the garden area is a great improvement.There ia so much that has to be done the Mill Pond needs constant Tender Loving Care,the cafe and the displays which many take for granted.
We should all be proud . - Some good pictures of the march and looking at them the support is there, so well done David and to Reg who himself has been through so much.
There,s still alot of work to be done for future health service provision in the Dover district I know as a member of the scrutiny committee at DDC there has been a lot of hard work going on and we will continue work towards an outcome that gives Dover what it needs. - Good points there Jan.There is a lot of work going on behind the scenes but some things are not ready for release yet.
- Great to see the march pics and so many ex-colleagues fighting for what is surely 'a righteous cause'! Had my hip 'done' in Buckland but have had to travel successively further for other ops. and am awaiting my knee replacement (hence absence from walking....anywhere) at QEQM. When we old age pensioners who used to be 'the bulge' have to be concerned with operations and the greater distances now involved............
Power to your group elbows.....and knees....and hips..... - Paulb
Your comments were all ok until you said
theres nigel on extreme left
sorry hes a right wing man(lol) - Hello David, long time no see. Good to see a foreigner on here!!!!
Funny but your name cropped up only a few days ago in conversation with one of your successors repping Middle Deal.... - Hullo David.Long time no see.You will be forever the man with those wonderful allotments in Dover.I also recall you dancing around on a site visit to The Astor at Deal.
- Superb coverage, Thank you for your support. The fight continues. Watch this space. People power makes a tremendous difference.
There is an e petition that you can sign up to for a hospital in Dover
but this programme will not allow the addressto be printed. So go to the government e petition address / dover hospital.
Please sign up - REG;
I know from working with you over the years that you are a fighter and won't give in, well done for the campaign and for getting the people behind you.
keith - Great spate of pix there PaulB on Hospital March and Beer Fest at Crabble. They really show the atmosphere in full swing. Good editorial too. I was pleased to be able to see and read all about them as I was too ill to attend. Well done to all who worked so hard and to all who joined in.
- colette
i have read about your illness that seems confined to you and your family.
do not think that i am being unsympathetic, but i have taken the opportunity to send by courier a selection of sackcloths an old wheel barrow and a bell.
should you travel through our town in the next day, it would be appreciated
if you would stand on the barrow, ring the bell, and extoll in a loud voice, the words "unclean unclean".
i hope that you will not be offended. - It's very good to see all the comments on this page and from wide rangeing directions too. All genuine contributions are welcome and it's not necessary to be a member to make them on any comment thread or in the Open Letters Page.
It was an exciting weekend in Dover with lots of different things happening. The Crabble Corn Mill Beer Festival is now a well established event in the annual calender and once again was successful. The Hospital March was an exciting gathering which once again showed people power in action. Was glad to be there to bring the coverage.
Was also good to see a number of top local players quietly marching and taking part without making a fuss about it. Excellent. And it was great to see Reg out there and leading from the front. - Hi Howard, Courier has just arrived, bell minus dong, barrow minus wheel and the sackcloths aren't very fetching either lol! But Hey! we are all germ-free now, so I'll send them on back to you, so no excuse not to be at Paul's Birthday Bash on Saturday, See you there.
- i am pleased to hear that you are making a full recovery colette.
should you have any recurrence, get baz to summon the royal physician.