Carnival Selection Today
- 26 April 2009 08:1920157Just a reminder that today at the Town Hall its the Carnival Selection of next years Carnival Queens,Princesses and Rosebud.It kicks off at 2pm.
Regrettably Natascha will be stepping down from Miss Rosebud and is unable to re-enter as we are leaving Dover to go and live and work in Jersey Channel Islands.
I hope this won't mean I'll be excommunicated from the forum as I hope to continue posting from the Island.Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 26 April 2009 08:2220158
Natascha the StinkerMarek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 26 April 2009 08:2520159Good luck to the Carnival Selection Event. Hope it all goes well.
Mandie Im sure will get a picture over to me in due course.
Am disappointed to hear you will be leaving Dover Marek.
Very disappointed, you have been a great and good humoured addition to proceedings around the town...and of course, your writings always welcome on here.
I leave all excommunications to the Pope himself...lol
ah lovely pic!email: dover7@msn.com - 26 April 2009 08:5020161Today is very bitter/sweet for me as I say a farewell to one of the best groups of girls I have ever had. Each and every one of them has been a credit to both their families and Town, and I am so incredibly proud of every single one of them.
I have been up since 4.30am putting together the final touches for today which I have no doubt will be very emotional.
Testimony to the girls is that we have our biggest ever senior court selection for this evening with a staggering 18 girls booked in to fight for the 3 places on offer.
A total so far of some 40 girls looking to fill just 7 places.
We also have visitors here from Corby (Northampton) who have come down just for our selection, and I must just get a little plug in here for Penny Farthing Guest House for their generous discount to our visitors.
Paul if you want to come along. Around 8pm is the time to come as the girls have a fun slot prepared which should create a few laughs. best to have video cameras on hand for that one.
Hopefully I shall see a few of you there. Wish me luck
luv Mand xxx - 26 April 2009 09:0120165Marek,
What an adorable picture of the little Rosebud .
Good luck for the future to you all - 26 April 2009 09:0520168Sue
Thanks.She is having her hair done at present ready for todays appearance.Speech rehearsed... hankies at the ready...I hope the bar will be open.I am more nervous than Natascha..lolMarek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 26 April 2009 09:2020174Lovely photo of Natascha.
Aww Mandie, good luck hun. I'm sure it will be an emotional day. - 26 April 2009 10:3920185Good luck for today Mandie I know it is a very tiring day and an emotional rollercoaster throughout. I shall be down the evening to show my support.
Best wishes to Marek and your family on your move to Jersey, I hope all goes well, and that you continue to post on the forum. - 26 April 2009 17:2520199That's a great picture of Natascha Marek, its a shame that she will not be entering the DCAL selection this year but with her Mums good looks and your wit I'm sure that she will be selected for Miss Jersey next year.
- 26 April 2009 19:5520202Really hope the day goes well Mandie, I know you have worked so hard for this and every Carnival event.
Are you still standing down ?
Marek - I wish you all the good luck in the world, I really do. I'm sure Natascha will be very happy in Jersey; it'll be like a big adventure for her, for all of you.
It's been an absolute pleasure to have known you, it has.
Where and when are you having your leaving do ?? we'll all come - won't we ???
Roger - 26 April 2009 23:4220217Just arrived back home after a very emotional and exciting evening at the Town Hall. There were so many competitors for all the vacant posts it was unbelievable and my heart goes out to all those who were non-winners.
It was super to see the Dover Forum represented by Colette,Posh Barry and Saskia. They were busy interviewing and taking photos.
Mandie did an excellent job in ensuring the Hall looked beautiful with the tables adorned in flowers.She also managed to keep to the scheduled timetable which in itself was a miracle considering there were over 40 odd girls vying for only 7 places on the Court.
I refute totally any accusation that I cried when Natascha had to make her speech and farewell curtesy..I had something in my eye plus it was my turn to buy the drinks.
Mandie is a credit to Dover and girls from all over Kent mobbed the Town Hall tonight including some from as far a field as Corby.That's Mandies pulling power. May I say a great big thankyou from the bottom of my heart for being so supportive to my young daughter who was until she joined the court so shy.Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 27 April 2009 07:1320228Great posting Marek - you big softy; we love you.
You must have been so proud when Natascha made her speech - you are allowed a little tear Marek - whether through having something in your eye, it's your round (slightly less round now ?) or pride.
It must have been a very emotional (and very tiring) day for every one involved and huge Congratulations to Mandie.
Roger - 27 April 2009 14:2220261WOW WHAT A DAY !!!!!!
I am finally awake (ish) although a little husky and incredibly tired.
Yesterday The Town hall was packed to the rafters, with visiting courts and contestants.
It saw DCAL's BIGGEST EVER selection for the senior competition with 21 girls competing for just 3 places, so glad I wasn't judging.
A total of more than 45 girls competed for the 7 places on offer
Our 2008 court stood down in a blaze of glory by "ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD" followed by their very final, very emotional stand down curtsey to the legend that is Andrea Botchelli singing "because we believe" I don't think there was a dry eye in the house.
There were also tears of joy from the 7 young ladies who will represnt Dover in 2009
MISS DOVER 2009 is 14 year old Fiona-Ann Rosser
SENIOR PRINCESSES Sofie Stroud & Sofia Petrou
JUNIOR MISS DOVER Kayleigh Anderton
JUNIOR PRINCESSES Carris Ffrench & Keely Russel
DOVER ROSEBUD went to Faith Campbell
Massive thanks to our sponsors
Dover Town Council
Dover District Council
Ramada Hotel Whitfield
Ann & Pams Florist
Petals & Blooms florist
Aladdins Cave
Body shop
P&O ferries
huge thanks however must go to the committee & helpers who were what can only be described as incredible
Tonight I am off to see the Mayor again at the Town Council offices as I have been nominated to recieve a civic award, which I am totally stunned by but very grateful for.
Pics of new court coming soon. Will e-mail them to the boss
