Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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I'll make a point of going to Sue's Seafood stall and buying some game, I didn't realize she did game as well, Silly Me
It doesn't beat the rush of blood whilst on a hunt, Eh What! I must get Carruthers to polish up the Purdey's fancy some jugged hare, Don't cha know
Guest 711- Registered: 1 Mar 2011
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She only does game at the Tuesday market, not on the seafront.
On Tuesday she also had pheasant and partridge and had even had whole goose (sold out by the time we went)
Guest 782- Registered: 4 Oct 2012
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Guest 688- Registered: 16 Jul 2009
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I am just so pleased and proud that,to paraphrase the song,that Dover is doing it for its self.More power to your elbows guys and gals
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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Now all we need is a fishing fleet in Dover, with a daily fish market near the clock tower, drawing buyers from all over. You know. Just like Boulogne.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Guest 782- Registered: 4 Oct 2012
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Thanks John. Not very busy in the town today. On tuesdays for the last three weeks there have definately more people. I only hope that the shop keepers are benefitting.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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be careful what you wish for john if sue gets her way you and yours could be an endangered specie.
i shudder to think what sid seagull is thinking.
Guest 688- Registered: 16 Jul 2009
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I am sure they will Simon.Projects,like Bluebirds Market,will become more and more important financially as the new economic drivers of the town,well done to all those involved
Peter,would that have to be known as Bluemarlins market.
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Guest 688- Registered: 16 Jul 2009
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I had to have a double take on that one Howard and then I realised it was a double post
I did have some great rabbit from Sue,much to the disgust of my daughters.By the way ,I did see you loitering with intent in the Market Square the other day and I did have my camera poised,but I thought it would be similar to unmasking Batman
Guest 714- Registered: 14 Apr 2011
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Thanks very much John.
As Simon says 31 stalls booked next week, just as important the cafes etc around the market are delighted with trade on market days. A trader from out of town has taken a shop in the Charlton Centre.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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prior to the previous market opening there was considerable disquiet from some town centre traders despite the extra footfall the market would bring.
Brian Dixon
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david,re the charlton one i was surprised to see him in there.
Guest 782- Registered: 4 Oct 2012
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Well, we can't please all the people all of the time can we. So long as the town is busy we are doing our job. If shop keepers are not stocking what people want to buy then it is not the fault of the market is it!
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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the are two types of shopkeepers.
a) those who complain that market traders do not have their overheads i.e. rent and business rates.
b) those who rub their hands in gleeful anticipation of the footfall on market days.
Guest 714- Registered: 14 Apr 2011
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Howard, Simon and I know of at least 2 a)s thsat have become b)s.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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that's why i was surprised at the attitude in dover towards having a market.
most towns and cities love them a challenge that established businesses relish.
market square is dead most of the time shops and cafes there have been given a major boost.
Guest 714- Registered: 14 Apr 2011
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Howard, there will always be scepticism but it has to be overcome with evidence.
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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there is one cafe that comes unser catogory a,all ways moaning acording to the fruit and veg stall.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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is that the one that does a bacon sandwich and a mug of tea very cheaply brian?
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
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yeah thats the one.
What I really meant was 31 stalls! More food too. 
