Guest 675- Registered: 30 Jun 2008
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26 September 2008
16:596649Reading another forum (come on we all do it) I found a thread stating that there was nothing to do in Dover. Obviously this is wrong and I feel that here would be a good place to start compiling a list of all the things there are to do here, a positive view for the town.
During the day we have the museum, the Roman Painted House, lots of pubs and eateries with outside seating, an abundance of scenic countryside for walking and picnicing in. The Town Council has picked up the tab for the Festival of Dover and put on the Horticultural Show amongst other events. We have the Carnival, the Dickens Festival and the 1940's weekend.
In the evenings we have pubs offering live entertainment (The Eagle, The Park Inn, The Louis Armstrong key amongst them.), there are some fine restaurants and the cinema is vastly under used. There are all sorts of clubs offering sporting, artistic and hobby activities (a listing would be useful) as well as scouts, cubs and brownies etc. for the young.
There are a lot of things to do so lets get started on compiling a list, I am sure that the Town Council will be glad to help in making it available.
Politics, it seems to me, for years, or all too long, has been concerned with right or left instead of right or wrong.
Richard Armour
Brian Dixon
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26 September 2008
17:206654how about egg and beer races for the over 50s,or pepsi for the uder 50s.
Guest 675- Registered: 30 Jun 2008
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26 September 2008
22:066666Actually Brian the idea here is for those that know of events, special occassions and/or regular music on offer they let us all know. Or if they want to recommend a venue where such things are on offer they also share it on here so that we can build up a picture of all that there is already available to do in Dover. As an example, I forgot to mention that every Thursday morning there are free health walks with trained walk leaders and open to all starting at the library from 10 am. As valid as your suggestions may be they should probably have a sub heading all their own on things that could be put on.
Politics, it seems to me, for years, or all too long, has been concerned with right or left instead of right or wrong.
Richard Armour
Guest 650- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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27 September 2008
10:026674The Transport Museum as well, the Regatta, water sports. Talks on many subjects. Film and photos. Do your own thing - eg family tree research. Also, volunteers always needed by various organisations, covering heaps of different interests.
If nothing appeals, there's always the chance of starting up something oneself. That can range from individual projects through to group involvements.
Maybe Dover doesn't cover some interests. But from my point of view, Dover is heaven, for things to do.
Ross Miller
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27 September 2008
11:126677Dover has many fantastic things:
The architecture
The countryside
The sea
The castle
The history and historic sites
Some good pubs offering live music etc.
Some excellent places to eat
An excellent football team
A good rugby club
Loads of local sports teams and sporting clubs
it is however a little short on
A centralised shopping area
decent shops (too many empty shops on the High St, Canon St etc.)
something other than pubs or restaurants for the evening - the cinema is pitiful (IMHO)
an appropriate level of evening police presence - oh I know they are there and respond reasonably quickly but I wnt to see them out on foot patrolling the town centre etc. to nip the less than acceptable behaviour in the bud so to speak
We, the people of Dover, need to start using our town more it is only this that will encourage retailers etc. to move here; we also need to all be more positive about the town and its environs as this will also encourage inwards investment.
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While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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27 September 2008
14:276682chris,dover needs something quirky so people can ive been there and done that.
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27 September 2008
15:276687I thought that was you, dear Brian.
Oh no.... er ... hold on a moment ...
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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27 September 2008
16:106690PaulB
I've just made long posting and when it was submitted, it came back and said I hadn't got permission and the posting was lost - why was that ?
If this postings works, why did the other one and why did the others I've made today ?
Roger
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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27 September 2008
16:376693Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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27 September 2008
19:166699There is always things andplaces to go in our Town.
there is lots of events going on all the year round, all you need to do is look in the local papers each week and you will find them, and you do not need alot of cash to go to most of them, like last night free and what a night that was with 1000s down on the seafront to see it.
Guest 675- Registered: 30 Jun 2008
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28 September 2008
00:026706I have just got back from seeing a great live band at the Louis Armstrong, meaning I missed seeing 'Juicy Lucy' (top of the charts in 1970) at the Eagle. On my way back to the bus stop I passed the Park Inn and the Falstaff, both of which had live entertainment on. If there is nothing to do in Dover then I have not found that quiet spot.
Politics, it seems to me, for years, or all too long, has been concerned with right or left instead of right or wrong.
Richard Armour
28 September 2008
08:216714You all seem to be on about the variety of pubs and eateries in the town,which is ok for the over eighteens,but none of you have mentioned anything for the youngsters in the town.Perhaps if there was more for them it would stop them hanging around street corners intimidating folks.But then again,why should Dover be different than anywhere else.
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28 September 2008
08:346715Roger I dont have an answer for that..its just one of those occasional internet glitches. We are currently running very reliably on this new site so touch wood it continues, but the odd hiccup is inevitable I guess.
28 September 2008
11:566720Hold on.. The young ones have more things than the older its just that they arent encouraged by their parents to join the clubs that exist.
With Brownies, dancing , after school club, french club, Blackfish - we are running a constant taxi service for Victoria. You always can find something to get involved in but it is the problem that belonging to a club means you have to be responsible and disciplined in attending and we are losing that. I would sooner my children went to some organised event than sitting on street corners complaining that there is nothing to do!!!
There are many sport clubs, church clubs and cadet forces and water sports in this town and dont give me the fact that they cost - they are less money than some kids spend on clothes and drink.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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28 September 2008
17:426723Well said David.
Youngsters can't keep saying woe is me and there's "nuffin" to do - there is if they want to.
O.K. Thanks Paul.
Roger
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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28 September 2008
19:526730i must agree with the last two posts, a lot hangs on how enthusiastic the parents are.
i remember when the youth club was being started, at a public meeting a lady sitting behind me asked what night the club would be on.
it then transpired that her two daughters only had one night a week free, because of the the clubs, brownies etc etc.
i do notice around my area, that certain parents always seem to be on the go from early morning taking their children
up and down hills to schools and events.
Ross Miller- Location: London Road, Dover
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28 September 2008
19:576732good for them
if only others would follow there example ...
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Guest 675- Registered: 30 Jun 2008
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28 September 2008
22:116743Perhaps we need a way of promoting youth activities that convinces parents that they are cheaper than letting them disappear into town with too much money in their pockets.
Politics, it seems to me, for years, or all too long, has been concerned with right or left instead of right or wrong.
Richard Armour