Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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6 January 2010
15:3336527Well, I`ve slagged this building off on here in my early days, but today, after a walkabout town and to the eastern docks end, I walked back along the prom heading for tea at Debrad`s, but noticed the Sports centre cafe open, (though it didn`t look like it). Had coffee in there, and for £1.30, it was worth it, and of course the view is great, though I suspect soon, those tables near the beach will become harder to get at once word gets round. It was a nice experience, and I`ll use it again, but I still hold the view that it is out of sync` with the surrounding building`s, though redevelopment may improve it. Wait and see.
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Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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6 January 2010
15:3436528Noticed that too myself, had the signs outsife - will have to stop in at the weekend.
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Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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6 January 2010
15:3536529The wheelie bins need an out of view home.
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6 January 2010
15:3736531Yes, very nice Paul. Though I like to see places patronised, I`d rather have it to myself or just a few others.
. Peace and quiet.
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Guest 693- Registered: 12 Nov 2009
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6 January 2010
19:1636578Two of the guys who work for Dover Watersports had breakfast there this morning and said it was great. One couldn't finish it!
I shall be trying the breakfast there myself soon.
Agree with you, Colin, about the wheelie bins looking unsightly, and I happen to know the staff agree with you too.
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6 January 2010
19:2236579I had a pack of M&S sarnies to eat on the sea front this morning Andy, which was a pity as I did fancy trying the breakfast. Might try again sometime. The other item I did notice which needs improving, is that structure coming down between the windows, facing the beach. I`m not sure whether it`s a support column or not.
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Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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6 January 2010
21:0536605What would they have thought 100 years ago....
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Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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6 January 2010
21:1836606In case you`ve got a short memory Paul, I`m still waiting for my book
back off you.
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Guest 690- Registered: 10 Oct 2009
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6 January 2010
21:2036607Great job there Paul, and your other one. My daughter tells me you can do that chopping about with some software for about £150. Is she right?
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Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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6 January 2010
21:3636608A lot cheaper than that.. I use photshop element 6 which is about £60-80 but there is a free alternative (that I haven't tried)
http://www.gimp.org/Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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6 January 2010
22:2136621I liked that Paul - well done.
Shame about the wheelie bins; I wonder what the planning conditions were for where is should be.
I'll try and find out.
Roger
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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6 January 2010
22:3136625I've now written to the planning department; I'll let you know their reply.
Roger
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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6 January 2010
23:1436639good stuff roger, the centre is a great addition to the seafront.
not everyone likes the building, par for the course, £.1.30 for a coffee, with such views, seems ok to me.
just waiting for it to warm up before i pay a visit.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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7 January 2010
08:0336649Gosh thats a very good one Scotchie in post 7..love it, well done with that.
Yes am really feeling this new cafe could be a winner, as long as people use it, which is always the big fear. I myself am guilty in this respect too with other places...we like it, we know its there, but do we get round to going there kind of thing.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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7 January 2010
13:2236683We was going to go in there today but it will have to wait till we can get out I have been puting salt etc down on our hill but in some case.s that is not working,now the bin needs to be filled up again.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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7 January 2010
13:4136687
This is the all new fab Seasports Centre today, basking in the sun and snow. Its looking better than ever and now that there is beginning to be some life inside its getting even more attractive. One cant help comparing it to the Deal Pier building...which to me is looking more than ever like a garden shed as its not weathering well, a fancy garden shed its true, with a flashy architect, but I think our one is better. It started out with less of a fanfare but is coming up on the rails.
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7 January 2010
21:4336762I notice that they have a planning application pending for signage for the restaurant so they may be waiting til they can advertise themself properly.
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Guest 693- Registered: 12 Nov 2009
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8 January 2010
06:2336766My understanding is that planning permission for the signage has been given and that the signs are being made at the moment.
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Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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13 January 2010
14:1537413We have just come back from there we had a very good meal in there it is so clean and look over the port to just great it is well run and we will be going in there again at the end of the week.Please use it.
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13 January 2010
15:0637419Vic, I was in there on my way home from work this morning. I only went for a walk up town to WHS for a magazine, then popped in the library for a bit, then down along the sea front for a walk and a coffee. I wound up having a medium size breakfast, and 2 coffee`s. I`ve had many full breakfast`s over the year`s, all over the country, from greasy cafe`s to top hotel`s, but the breakfast I had this morning was second to none! I`ll get a picture next time I`m in there, which shouldn`t be long. I was in there at 11ish, and had it all to myself. The young lady serving was so pleasant to talk to and with lot`s of enthusiasm for the job she was doing. All of you, if you like a nice freshly cooked breakfast, get down there. I do still hold my reservation`s though about it not blending in with it`s surround`s, but as it`s there now, I shall patronise it when I can. Lovely baked beans too Vic.
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