Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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Release...************
I am pleased to be able to let you know that the next meeting of the Dover Town Neighbourhood Forum will take place on the evening of Wednesday 22nd April 2008. It will be held at the offices of the Dover Town Hall, Maison Dieu House, Biggin Street, Dover . The meeting will begin at 6.30pm and doors will open at 6.00pm.
This is your invitation to the meeting - I will send you a copy of the agenda asap- but please feel free to share this invitation with anyone else you think would like to attend the meeting.
The theme of the agenda is *Young Peoples Services* with information from KCC & DDC on the work they do with young people, a presentation will also be given on the new Youth Work strategy that is out for consultation at the moment for you to discuss.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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I will be able to add more detail to this when the agenda info comes through. in the meantime it may be worth making a note of it in your diary as some of these NF meetings are very informative.
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Almost 4 hours and Howie hasn't gone for the NF = National Front line yet? So disappointing, I worry he may be losing his incisiveness on the humour front!
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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Funny that Syd,I was going to post exactly that but then I thought I had better not,so thanks for doing it for me.
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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i just spotted that!!
i fully deserved the reprimand.
Thought I would follow PaulB's advice and make a note of it in my diary - and then couldn't find Wednesday 22 April !! Is it Tuesday 22nd or Wednesday 23rd?
Guest 654- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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As an ex chair of this board, I have stated on here, this board can be a good thing if;
1; PEOPLE ATTEND
2; K.C.C. TRULY BELIEVES IN GIVING IT FREEDOM TO MAKE LOCAL CHOICES BOTH IN FINANCIAL TERMS AND
DECISION MAKING
3; RIGHT SUBJECTS PUT UP FOR DISCUSSION
So lets give it chance
k
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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AH ! MW ..alas thats the release info as it arrived with me Ive no further knowledge other than that, but as these meetings always take place on a wednesday it must be the wednesday..ermm whatever date that is.
Im afraid they have a habit of sending out info thats not accurate, only last year we were debating the list of councillors they used to attach to the mailings, many no longer councillors.
But the meetings are good. I havent been to them all, have been to some and they are informative and interesting. And of course we normally amble to the Park Inn afterwards by way of light refreshment.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Just to let you know I will be along to this meeting and thank you for puting it in the new letter page.
Vic [M]
Which date is it chaps? I would like to attend if poss.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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Bern I would suggest its the wednesday, that would be the...wait til I have a look..yes the 23rd. I will try and get this confirmed later..but pencil it in for now.
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Dover Town Neighbourhood Forum
Draft Agenda
Tuesday 22nd April 2008 - 6.30pm start
Dover Town Council Chambers, Maison Dieu House, Biggin Street, Dover
Refreshments and an opportunity for informal discussions between members of the public and members of the Neighbourhood Forum will be available from 6.00pm
Young Peoples Services
Please encourage any young people along to the meeting as we would value their input
1. Welcome: Mr Kevin Mills, Chairman
1a. Apologies
1b. Matters arising and approval of notes from previous meeting
1c. Any Declarations of Interest
2. Kent County Council Youth Work - Bill Butler Area Youth and Community Officer for Dover will provide a short presentation on what his work involves and his experiences with young people and their hopes, aspirations and frustrations. Bill will also talk about how the borough and county work together to improve young peoples' experiences and quality of life in Dover.
3. Dover District Council Youth Work and new Strategy - Yvonne Holder, Youth Officer will provide a short presentation on her role. Yvonne will present the current youth strategy that is out for public consultation for discussion at the meeting.
4. Dover Youth Leisure Services - Sarah Philpott, Sports Development Officer DDC will provide a short brief on what she does and the role of the unit, including how young people can become involved.
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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Many thanks Scotchie for that fast info, my hot reporter on the spot
..that confirms that it is actually on TUESDAY 22ND APRIL. Ive had that info thru now as well.
BERN note the DATE. Tuesday 22nd. Ignore my posting no 11 everybody..
Guest 654- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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SEE YOU ALL THERE
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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Sorry Keef,I am late turn at the Priory.
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
Guest 654- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Hi john
I know you work hard in the community/town
and also have to work for a living.
hope to see everyone else there!
Guest 654- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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well didnt see many of you there tonight and thats a great shame.
These boards can be a true voice for Dover but you have to support them/
Tonight Yvonne holder outlined all the good work being done with the youth in Dover as did Bill butler
There is a lot of positive stuff going on to engage the youth.
Recent teenage events have taken place and well attended and buses to the event being put on by parish councils
We all moan at times about the youth, but tonight showed the other side of lots of positive action, many being run by the youth for the youth.
Discovery centre youth cafe just one of many ideas coing forward and in place.
Its a shame you couldn't all attend,
Its a case of use or lose it, Its in your hands!!!
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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most see these as talking shops that cost money, and do nothing.
usually these seminars are full of middle aged people telling the "yoof" what they need.
Guest 654- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Pity ou didn't get down there howard, yoiu could have seen and heard a lot of what the youth THEMSELVES are doing in a very positive light.
A lot of good work has taken place.
I won't be party to a talking shop, this is a information gathering event, there were things happening put on by the youth which I was unaware of,
And from this meeting lot of helpful information was given out, which would otherwise have been unknown.
We can all say, its a talking shop and do nothing, or we can turn up and make it happen,
its realy in our hands.
I was sorry to miss it - genuinely! I was held up at work in London and too late home to attend. You are right - use it or lose it - and I have to say I think there is a lot of bad press about young people - my experience is that most are charming and hard working, but just need to be allowed to be so!! A bit of encouragement goes a long way. I was inded sorry to miss it, but will try to make the next one. It is something about which I feel strongly.