Guest 1831- Registered: 1 Sep 2016
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At the end of the day..I only asked why the Market was closed, and that was directed at the
Town Team.
Really crazy to get such abuse.
Guest 1694- Registered: 24 Feb 2016
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The Market Coordinator posted on the Market FB page first thing this morning that the prevailing weather conditions had made it impossible for most market traders to set up their stalls this morning and so we were left with the doughty Dunfords alone for the day. I've just got online for the first time today, otherwise I'd have posred earlier
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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The market traders out in force this morning as people are looking for Christmas present ideas, a hardy bunch standing out all day in the freezing cold. The museum looks very nice after being spruced up.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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High winds stopped the market from opening today but they hope to carry on for the next three days weather permitting.
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Back in full flow this morning the nice weather bringing people out.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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A re-launch of the market is planned for the 4th of April with children's rides in addition to the stalls. Market Square is in desperate need of livening up with the bare planters, sad looking sailing ships and boarded up fountain to greet the first cruise passengers of the season. Hopefully the crown will be brought back soon to give the area some focal point.
Guest 1266- Registered: 8 May 2014
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Flogging a dead horse comes to mind. When have cruise passengers ever ventured into Dover town?
Jack of Hearts
Reginald Barrington
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Everytime a port of call ship comes in Jack, thats why the blue buses are making a fortune and he's expanded his operation into the Mediterranean.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Jack Heart wrote:Flogging a dead horse comes to mind. When have cruise passengers ever ventured into Dover town?
They come in droves with numbers increasing year on year. Normally it is camera out in Market Square to get photos of the Castle and what was the fountain, then onto St Mary's for more then finishing at the Town Hall. Many go straight to the Castle but still have a walk around on their return. This year they will be given maps of the Heritage Bluebird Trail to give further enjoyment to their visit.
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Expected to see more traders than there was this morning with the clement weather. Next Tuesday sees the official re-launch.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Quite a lot going on tomorrow, workshops above Dickens Corner.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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The weather wasn't too kind for the re-launch.
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Guest 1831- Registered: 1 Sep 2016
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Weather such a pest.
Thank you all for the effort. Hope they make some money.
Captain Haddock
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Perhaps we should face the facts that the days of the traditional High Street Market are over along with the idea of 'market day' and 'early closing day'?
Whilst there is a growing market for high class niche markets, see Borough Market, Winchester or Whitstable for examples, the whole idea of all towns having a weekly street market where rural visitors would flock in to get 'hard to get items' no longer exists when almost everything is 'just a click away' delivered to your door.
Like with the 'Johnny Onion Man' and the peripatetic Knife Grinder of my youth, the world and retail have moved on.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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The market looked vibrant today in the sun.
Reginald Barrington- Location: Dover
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Just need the customers now!
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Captain Haddock- Location: Marlinspike Hall
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Reginald Barrington wrote:Just need the customers now!
Always be careful what you wish for. I believe a few thousand would-be shoppers are en route from North Africa by inflatable even as we speak. #WelcomeRefugees
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Reginald Barrington wrote:Just need the customers now!
Most of the stalls were quite busy, I waited for customers to move away so i could a clear photo of the stalls.
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Guest 1831- Registered: 1 Sep 2016
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It is good to see this, and these Traders put a lot of effort in getting their goods in and out, up and down.
It is a good show, and possibly requires more advertising and some music
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