Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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Well most certainly the Dover Express this week is highly local and no question. After some criticisms about their coverage in recent weeks there can be no doubting that they are right in the thick of it this week. They have our very own riverwatcher and crocodile wrestler Ian Lillford pictured on the front cover explaining the woeful tale of the River Dour...and very good feature it is too, backed up with an input from Roger Walkden. If anyone can tell the tale of the River..well its Ian. Also featured and pictured are Chris Precious, Jeanette Harper, and Andy Cooper on the theft of the War Memorial funds. Even me ol friends Suzanne Robinson and Charlotte Revel of CMS are pictured given the new screen in Market Sq the thumbsup..and there is good coverage of the Hellfire Corner event and more...so I guess thats really all you can ask from a local paper.
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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yes, it is a lot better this week, certainly....
Terry Nunn
- Location: London Road, Dover
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...............even mentions the paper boat race!
Terry
Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?
Guest 684- Registered: 26 Feb 2009
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The Dover Express is indeed finding its voice again. And that voice is Dovorian. Let's hope they keep it up.
I don't want to be a party pooper, but let's wait and see if it can be sustained...................
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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Oy don't forget my bit abour Richard Digance and the boys from the Grammar Schools garden,I helped them get started with that and others
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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correct john, richard digance got a mention.
no further comment.
Guest 672- Registered: 3 Jun 2008
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Well someone had to stick their head up, Thank you for your support Roger.
Of course it will go no where at all, The EA have made their statement and turn up in two months, bugger about for a couple of weeks and bugger off again till next year.
More fly tipping, Illegal fishing and all the rest of it. They aint got the man power to look after it and never will have.
The Dour is dooooooooomed. and do you think they give a ****
I shall continue to look after my little bit and the rest can go and *Y)%^$&^%RJ+)
You can make your own minds up about the last bit, ( Bern )
Ian...
grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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how will you handle your new found fame ian?
.
you may find that you need an agent.
Guest 672- Registered: 3 Jun 2008
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Not new found H. Been doing the river for 26yrs, the press the last 12yrs.
NO change, No one still listens. nothing new.
WILL keep going though, was going to have my ashes put in the river but thought better of it.
IF I need an agent H, I'll contact posh Barry.
Ian...( Pillock )
grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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a nod is as good as a wink ian.
pb has the contacts
just remember to wipe that corgi detritus off of your shoes before entering the palace.
Guest 672- Registered: 3 Jun 2008
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Bugger that mate, I'll still be wearing me waders.
I honestly can't see any one taking notice of the press coverage.
You have to try though.
Ian...
grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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ian
it would be very difficult to avoid the press coverage.
take note of the wetherspoons issue.
someone at the environment agency will hear of it and be very upset
well done mate
Guest 672- Registered: 3 Jun 2008
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Oh yes they will be very upset.
It will be water off a ducks back and over their heads and ignore every one.
Back to square one AGAIN.
Ian...
grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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It was a good front page and high-lighted the problem.
I wrote to the EA the same time as I wrote to the Express - the email address I used was given to me by DDC as the one that the EA reply to - some hopes !
I was a little disappointed that the article continued on page 3 with just Walkden........., not even a Roger, but there you go.
Let's hope it does make a difference.
Roger
Guest 664- Registered: 23 Mar 2008
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I flicked through the paper in WHS and decided to buy it again as they have upped their game. More like what the DE should be.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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I've had a letter (email) from the EA today Ian - I'll send you a copy of it.
They are quite proud of what they've achieved for the Dour around the Barton Path area, even mentioned it by name.
They may do remedial work on the odd occasions, but someone from there needs to come back to Dover to see the effect of their work, after a few months.
Roger
Guest 672- Registered: 3 Jun 2008
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Well the Express article may have done some good.
As I am typing the E.A are in the river de weeding the starwort and the crowfoot,
People power eh.
Ian...
grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet.
Guest 674- Registered: 25 Jun 2008
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ian
its people power
most people dont bother with paper
and of course all your work and the forum
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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That's certainly good news Ian.
I had a reply letter from the EA last week (may have been the week before) and replied to it (sending you a copy).
It would have been nice to have got a reply from them that they are doing something, but I guess it is true about "action speaks louder than words".
If you feel they have cleared it out enough Ian, can you email me and I will email them and thank them.
Roger
