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• howard mcsweeney1

  • Location: Dover
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  4 January 2014     11:53256908
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  full report on how and why they won here.
  
  
  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/reinvent-the-high-street/10547216/Reinventing-the-high-street-Deal-wins-high-street-award.html
• Guest 649

  • Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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  4 January 2014     13:41256916
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  Both my wife and myself love Deal and use it most weeks,but our own town of Dover also have some very good shops with very helpfull staff aswell and we use them as well.
• DT1

  • Location: Dover
  • Registered: 15 Apr 2008
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  5 January 2014     08:31256973
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  It is almost impossible to compare Dover and Deal as town centres, they couldnt be more different. Thinking that one successful town can just be superimposed on another landscape/demographic, is as naive as trusting Mary Portas. I love Dover dearly but when it comes to shopping, Deal really is delightful. That being said, I often have to nip over to Dover for odd bits, although in terms of weekly shopping Deal covers more bases. (fishmongers etc).
  
  I still maintain that Mary Portas never really understood the nature of towns anyway. Not least because she made her name through working for companies that removed the individual nature of high streets - the very thing that has won Deal this accolade.
  
  The only thing that now confuses me is why this was made:
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=av59sdg1AOg
  
  Our MP makes another flawless performance, demonstrating why his party has recognised him for being at the forefront of technology. I mean, how would anyone know where they are without a QR code? (2:26)
• Guest 700

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  6 January 2014     10:10257071
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  We love Deal and shop there often, their award is well deserved and hopefully others will build on that. Be positive !
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• Bob Whysman

  • Registered: 23 Aug 2013
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  6 January 2014     10:28257073
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  Well done Deal, the award is a sure sign of a healthy community striving to do more than just stand still.
  
  The Town has always been known for it's association with the Marines and the Walmer lifeboat crews are famous for their many daring rescues.............
  
  As Kath say's, be positive and you may be surprised at what can be achieved.
  Do nothing and nothing happens.
• Guest 671

  • Registered: 4 May 2008
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  6 January 2014     11:59257078
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  Jan.
  We are very proud and I too think it well deserved.
  
  Bob.
  Don't forget the Miners.
  
  The fishermen, Marines and Lifeboat Crews over the years, all worthy of mention but don't forget the Miners.
  "My New Year's Resolution, is to try and emulate Marek's level of chilled out, thoughtfulness and humour towards other forumites and not lose my decorum"
• Jan Higgins

  • Location: Dover
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  6 January 2014     12:56257079
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  Yes it is deserved, I should have added that to my previous comment, Gary I apologise for not adding it.
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• Bob Whysman

  • Registered: 23 Aug 2013
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  6 January 2014     13:47257082
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   Jan Higgins wrote:

  Yes it is deserved, I should have added that to my previous comment, Gary I apologise for not adding it.

  
  
  Ditto Gary, and also to include any others which may have been overlooked.....after all it is a community effort and any praise should be shared.
  Do nothing and nothing happens.
• howard mcsweeney1

  • Location: Dover
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  16 January 2014     17:53257901
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  award presented this morning, thanks to clair hawkins for the photo here with deal town mayor marlene burnham.
  
  

  
• Guest 756

  • Registered: 6 Jun 2012
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  16 January 2014     20:04257934
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  The proper pedestrian area, the friendly staff in both retail and catering outlets all make Deal a great place to visit. The streets are clean and the floral displays are beautiful. The community spirit is alive and well and despite the huge number of dog owners I have never seen anyone neglecting to clear up after the pet has made a deposit.
  Well done Deal.

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