howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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just a touch ironic that one of the things that roger has been working on is now coming to fruition.
from about a months time a fully fledged market will be in operation on a weekly basis.
seems rather unfortunate that the man who done all the spade work does not get any credit for it.
Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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I think we can ensure he get`s the credit on here for it Howard, from the one`s who care about Dover, and I don`t think the majority of the general public would care who was responsible for it, but I`m sure they`ll be happy.
Tell them that I came, and no one answered.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Thanks Howard - and Colin.
When I read that, I thought "bloody cheek, the man who sackes me then gets credit for the market as well".
For the good of Dover and the busiensses here I hope it's a success.
I had also worked on getting funding for promoting the Market - from both District and Town Councils and a County Councillor and all had agreed to support this.
I'd even made up an advert to go in the two publications that support market traders, to encourage new ones to come here.
I hadn't had the oppportunity to talk to Canterbury yet, but had spoken to Folkestone, Deal and Sandwich about their market and received good support and information from them.
It's so wrong what has happened, so very wrong and he can get away with it with impunity.
Roger
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Roger
Who is this Mr Impunity thats getting away with it along with McSween...lol
Glad to hear that Dover is getting a market.The one at Folkestone seafront used to bring in thousands of visitors.What day of the week will it be held?
Marek
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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marek
the folkestone market is now down by the harbour on sunday mornings.
always crowded, plenty of stalls.
let us hope that market roger is as successful.
The trouble with Folkestone Market is, the money goes out of the town. When we firsdt came to Dover back in the mid-80's, Folkestone Market was terrific, great stalls aparently run by local(ish) peeps and plenty of folks shoppping. Now the stalls are mainly run by London Asians who clearly provide a great service, but take the money back to London.
Not sure how this really helps the local economy when all the other shops are shut on Sundays.
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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SID
Part of what you say is correct but there are also a lot of local stalls
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Could be a spin off for the pubs,cafes,coffee bars and restaurants.But surely they will have to pay for a pitch?It's got to be worth a try..surely?
Marek
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Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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yep it will help local cafes as well if they encourage custom
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Keef...and stay open!!!!the cafes have a tendencyto close during social events.Strange but true......
Marek
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Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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MAREK
Your right, some also , you can be standing there and you find the persons at the counter talking about how busy they were the night before(of no interest to me) Iv often had to interrupt them to get served!!!
They need to be inviting a lasting memory so you think, yep that place great must go back there.
Good example is Kearsney abbey tea room, great for customer care.
Keith, 100% agree re Kearsney tea room. Always a pleasant smile and good customer service.
Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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I hope to sample the Kearsney Abbey tea room next week, so I`ll give an unbiased opinion. Haven`t been in there since the mid 60s probably. Back to the market, we can only wait in hope and see as to how well it does. Just keep that TV turned down.
Tell them that I came, and no one answered.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Dover's market will be on a Saturday, at least the one I was working on was to be on a Saturday, but you never know; Mr, impunity may change it to any day of the week.
Roger
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There is also the other argument from High St. traders that they pay UBR and trade 6 days out of 7,week in week out and on the plum shopping day Saturday, Market Traders put their stalls outside their shops and cream off their trade paying a pittance for their 4-6 hour pitch.
Any comments.
Watty
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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The much greater footfall will bring much greater business to the shops too Paul, not just the stalls.
I only had one grumble from a shop and that was because they sell the same kind of stuff as market stalls do.
All the shops I spoke to, were in favour of a market.
Roger
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Any evidence that High S. traders takings go up on these days?
Watty
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Is there anything stopping the High St traders pitching their own stalls and having a price reduction sale day.I can't think of any stores that might be affected by a market at that end of town.Hughes,8 Bells,Burtons etc...Competition, and you should know, Watty is a thing your party promotes.
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
Marek, Paul is making the point about UNFAIR competition.
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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Blimey sid
Wot about the unfair compitition between large supermarkets and the ,local shop?
Large retailers can subsidise and put out of business the small shops.
but let the debate go on,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
