Reginald Barrington
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 17 Dec 2014
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Anna Liesens wrote:After a little research, it's seems that 1 person standing for Tower Hamlets has an MBE , Hon. D. Litt,AICSA, MCMI, FSA. He was also the winner of : Queens award for voluntary service 2013. He works in Dover and tries to preserve it's history. I am impressed. At least he can read and write . Nobody else comes near in relation to intelligence that is proven or community offered voluntarily work. He has a bee in his bonnet about Love Dover and aims his displeasure at money from the public purse being spent on Dickins Corner and is strongly objecting against the mayoral car expenses, now cut to £5000 for the lease. His open stance against those 2 issues alone will gain him votes.
Very true an impressive candidate, sadly living in Orpington is likely to lose him the opportunity to make a difference. How much time could he give the ward; admittedly more than most of this town's councillors but that is not difficult.
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Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
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I assume you are talking about archaeologist Brian Philp of Painted House fame Anna, he is the one who lives in Orpington.
To put it bluntly I don't think he has any chance of getting elected, at least I hope not I want someone who at least lives in the town. I wonder how many times he has visited the Tower Hamlets ward I do not mean just driven through.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Mr Philp may well be a learned man but treats his discovery as if he owns it. Many years ago DDC offered to take it over and turn it into a major tourist attraction which it should be. Instead we get it open for 3 or 4 months of the year depending which way you interpret the sign outside and sometimes doesn't even open at all when it is supposed to.
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Reginald Barrington- Location: Dover
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I think he made the right choice, nay the only choice he could have:
https://www.dover.uk.com/forums/my-dover-forum/war-time-street
Could not organise a p**s up in a brewery springs to the fore on that option Howard
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Two very different issues Reg, both before my time here but going from what I have read and heard from people the White Cliffs Experience that was loved by all who visited and it won various design awards. Unfortunately it became a party political football and we know how that always ends.
The WCE was created from nothing so highly expensive whilst the Roman Painted House was a gift that just needed something added to make it a tourism magnet. DD.C would have brought in an expert in that field. On my one visit there it came across as interesting to scholars like Mr Philp but drab and uninviting to the general public
Reginald Barrington- Location: Dover
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My point stands though as our council allowed it to become that football.
Experience shows the lack of ability of our councils to run or organise such projects, well over 20yrs for the st James development that our esteemed leader not very long ago, was still stating on this forum would be open in a couple of months.
The white cliffs experience.
The Whitfield outlets/debradlei wharf debacle, to name just a few.
You cannot blame Brian Philp for not wanting the Roman painted house to get kicked around the chamber by those who have our best interests at heart.
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Guest 1862- Registered: 23 Sep 2016
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howard mcsweeney1 wrote:Mr Philp may well be a learned man but treats his discovery as if he owns it. Many years ago DDC offered to take it over and turn it into a major tourist attraction which it should be. Instead we get it open for 3 or 4 months of the year depending which way you interpret the sign outside and sometimes doesn't even open at all when it is supposed to.
Is the place not run, solely by volunteers? That might be partly the reason, but, I must admit I am not 100% sure that is right. Also, was there not a bit of a scuffle between Mr Philip and our town clerk a few months back in relation to the Roman painted House? It would certainly make for slightly more entertaining Council meetings and they might last a bit longer, if he was elected. Some meetings don't last long enough for the seat to warm up.
Captain Haddock
- Location: Marlinspike Hall
- Registered: 8 Oct 2012
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As ever the fact that something is a charity and run by volunteers does not mean it is the best way to do things.
One only has to visit Lullingstone Roman Villa (English Heritage) or Dorchester Roman Town House (Council run) to see just how badly run the Roman Painted House is in terms of accessibility, advertising and even the fact that it's got the same temporary cover over it after 50 years.
Brian and the Kent Archaeological Rescue Unit did some great work half a century ago but it really is time for well meaning amateurs to step aside.
It needs proper access - ideally from the museum side opening up the wasted grass space and opening up a new connection from the Market Square to York Street.
Brian's work has been recognised and he has rightly been awarded various honours for it, but it really is about time to let his baby go for others to care for when he will no longer be with us.
Dorchester
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Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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I tried and went to meetings but since my retirement have not been asked to attend meetings.I thought I had made a little progress .I got on we'll with Mr Phelp.I think that is the correct way to spell his name .
Keith Sansum1
- Location: london
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To be quite honest there could be some real entertainment should mr Phelps win(although unlikely)
Ialso feel it would be as entertaining if Rebecca Sawbridge won in tower hamlets these 2 are not part of the main stream 2 parties and both could make town council meetings more entertaining but more so shake up the 3 main parties on DTC
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Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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I know Brian really well, and he is an interesting man, although not local, his son is a Tory MP or was before the last election I believe.
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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just checked MP For Croydon South
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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Isnt Mr Phelps standing on a mayo shouldn't have a car ticket?
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Labour had a ten strong team canvassing in Tower Hamlets on Saturday and will be out in St Radigunds tomorrow.
Reginald Barrington- Location: Dover
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Thanks for the warning we're ready!
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Keith Sansum1- Location: london
- Registered: 25 Aug 2010
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if there anything like some we have in priory they w ont even know where parts of the ward are
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Jan Higgins- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
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Yet another blurb from Labour but nothing from anyone else hoping to get elected in Tower Hamlets ward.
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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Jan Higgins wrote:Yet another blurb from Labour but nothing from anyone else hoping to get elected in Tower Hamlets ward.
You won't get anything from the "Greens" as they have no money and I doubt you will get anything from UKIP for the same reason. Labour have all the money at the moment I wouldn't be surprised if Bob defected to them for that reason.
Bob Whysman
- Registered: 23 Aug 2013
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Sue Nicholas wrote:I tried and went to meetings but since my retirement have not been asked to attend meetings.I thought I had made a little progress .I got on we'll with Mr Phelp.I think that is the correct way to spell his name .
Perhaps you lacked passion Sue!!
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Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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You made me laugh Bob .i don't think Vic has changed much
