Guest 675- Registered: 30 Jun 2008
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#1
Here in Dover we have two Rotary Clubs, The Lions and at least ten Masonic lodges, all of whom do fund raising events and functions for the town. We have the Dover Society, The Western Heights Preservation Society, The Castle Street Society and the Hellfire Corner group, all raising and looking out for Dover's heritage and historical sites. There are quite a few community and special interest groups looking out for residents and their interests. And, of course, we have two carnival courts with two 'courts' of girls going around the country to many different functions and events, all winning awards and recognition for Dover. The town benefits from getting a summer carnival and a Dickens' Festival and/or an illuminated parade.
So can anyone tell me why it is the fact of two carnival associations that everyone obsesses about?
Politics, it seems to me, for years, or all too long, has been concerned with right or left instead of right or wrong.
Richard Armour
Guest 696- Registered: 31 Mar 2010
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#2
Chris, we also have two ports (Eastern and Western), each with their own Heights overlooking them, two Dover Ports (DHB an P/P
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Two Folkestone Roads (old one may be known by a different name), two Saint Mary churches.
The list is quite impressive.
#3
I didnt realise there where 2 carnival courts
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#4
nor does half the town sarah, we alsohave two channel swimming associations.
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
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#5
Who cares how many of any organisation there are so long as they raise money for good causes and do not argue amongst themselves.
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#6
Ah, there's the rub..................
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#7
most of those mentiond by chris operate in different areas, overlapping sometimes but all with their own specialised knowledge.
#8
Blimey theres so much I didnt know I dont know
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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#9
There is only 1 of me!
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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#10
There is only 1 of me!
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
#11
Ross Miller
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 17 Sep 2008
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#12
To be honest Chris I am not sure people are
I think what most of us want is organisations with similar objectives to workk together wherever that is possible
"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." - James Dean
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While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#13
neither do many people know about the 2 channel swimming organisations.
with regard to the carnivals as long as they exist and entertain people will just assume that the one carnival association is being very busy.
the history of the two is only known by people that are or have been actively involved or have followed local forums for a very long time.
Guest 643- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#14
We have two piers too
There's always a little truth behind every "Just kidding", a little emotion behind every "I don't care" and a little pain behind every "I'm ok".
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#15
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 643- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#16
Oh sorry Paul
Where's the other one? Am I having a senior moment?
There's always a little truth behind every "Just kidding", a little emotion behind every "I don't care" and a little pain behind every "I'm ok".
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#17
Admiralty Pier, Prince of Wales Pier and.... doh... Eastern Arm... not a Pier :(
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 694- Registered: 22 Mar 2010
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#18
lol.. not like you to make a mistake paul
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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#19
It is technically a pier !!
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 673- Registered: 16 Jun 2008
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#20
........Pier A, Pier B, Pier C, Pier D/E, Pier F..........
Been nice knowing you :)
