Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#1
Well not really but yesterday we went to the 60th Battle of Flowers parade and carnival. Although the weather was overcast the island was full with hardly a bedroom free in any hotel or guest house.Marching proudly was a band from Herne Bay.
Just thought I'd post these photo's after the doom and gloom of the last few days.
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#2
Fabulous Marek - thanks for the photos.
I had to work in Jersey twice some years ago when I worked for NatWest Bank; best 6 months (2, 3 month periods) out of 24 years.
The second 3 month period was in the summer during August and I had to work solid so missed the Battle of the Flowers; always promised myself I'd go back for it, but never have.
Roger
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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#3
Wow! some floats there Marek. Truly stunning. Quite expensive to do those I expect but what a result. The idea being to attract visitors Im sure and I bet it works too.
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
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#4
Not practical I know but wouldn't it be great if we had something like that in Dover, lovely pictures Marek
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Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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#5
They are some floats. Lovely to see them thanks Marek.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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#6
what a cheerful sight to start the day, must be a great tourist attraction.
Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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#7
i dunno jan,it might brighten up dover carnival.
Guest 700- Registered: 11 Jun 2010
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#8
Surely the Garden of England could do similar.
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Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#9
Thanks everyone for your kind comments. The place was heaving. It would be great to see Miss Dover and her Court over here in the parade. I may even be able to persuade my kid brother (theTory) to drive them around the event in his new convertable Aston Martin (spits with jealousy)
Miss Battle with guest Mr Battle Gareth Gates
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter)
Guest 683- Registered: 11 Feb 2009
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#10
These are absolutely stunning, Marek. It must produce a feel goof factor for the islanders too.
Perhaps the people who sort Dover's flower tubs out could organise a similar event here? I am sure it wouldn't take long to arrange a dandelion, a tuft of grass, a beer can and a dozen fag ends into something that would wow the crowds.
