Guest 720- Registered: 20 Jul 2011
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Guest 739- Registered: 16 Jan 2012
- Posts: 85
What a shame. My parents-in-law make a special effort to visit Dover for the Regatta as they love it. And it's a real showcase for the town. Let's hope next years is incredible!
I think we are all guinea pigs in the middle of an experiment for which they have forgotten to set up a control group!
Guest 694- Registered: 22 Mar 2010
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Ohh... well that solves that then.. looks like I am leaving for Warwickshire earlier that I thought that weekend.
Shame as I advised my bride it would be great to walk along after her fitting,
Guest 655- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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That is a reall pity.
Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Awww that's such a shame.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
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Here is the official statement..in from Andy Cooper himself. Many thanks Andy for the info. Will lock this one at the top of page. These guys did a great job over the years. Very sad to see it go this year but fingers crossed for next year..
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Dover regatta events ltd
Press release
Dover Regatta Events Ltd is committed to providing quality events for the people of Dover. During the planning of the 2012 Regatta it has become increasingly apparent that we would be unable to deliver an event of acceptable quality this year due to both financial and availability constraints.
After much thought and consideration, it has been agreed by the organisation committee that this year's Regatta should, with regret, be cancelled and concentration be focussed on delivering a bigger and better event in 2013.
The main reasons for this decision are the increased costs in the provision of essential services without which the event cannot take place - these costs may have been increased due to the many additional events taking place in Dover this year and the general decrease in available sponsorship due to the current economic climate. In addition to the financial issues there were also concerns regarding the availability of some attractions and volunteers.
Dover Regatta Core Group would like to thank the people who act as our partners in putting on the Regatta - most notably Dover Harbour Board, Dover Town Council, Dover District Council, the RNLI and Kent Police - for all their hard work and input into making this difficult decision, as well as the traders and other suppliers who support the event every year. We are sorry that the wonderful Dover public will not have a Regatta this year, but we will be back next year stronger than ever!
Guest 662- Registered: 18 Mar 2008
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Gutted, Regatta is one of my favourite events xxx
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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think it is most peoples favourite event of the year, the committee work on it all year so commiserations to them.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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That really is a shame.
I'm sure that was a difficult decision for the Regatta Core Group, especially as it is Jubilee and Olympic year, but I wish them well for next year.
Roger
Guest 719- Registered: 11 Jul 2011
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Yorkshire Born And Yorkshire Bred
Guest 656- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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What a shame
Like most people I always looked forward to Dover's Regatta. I wish all involved the very best for the 2013 Regatta. Thanks for information Andy.
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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As some of you will know I spent a few years on the the Regatta Core Group,the event was actually started by a group of people to give Dover a free event and involved in the original start were people like James Summerfield DTC, Gill Gough,Bill Fawcus, and others.
The event this year would have been difficult because of all the events that are going on,but I believe it is a sad day and the people involved did so much hard work to keep it going but in a time of budget cuts and financial pressures it was going to be even more difficult.During the recent grant meeting the Town Council offered £3200 to the organisers of the event.Because of my close connection with the event I left the meeting.
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
Ross Miller
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 17 Sep 2008
- Posts: 3,707
It is a great pity
Lets hope it is a one year blip and they return reinvigorated, bigger, bolder and better next year
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Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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A great shame always a great day or weekend out .
Guest 735- Registered: 19 Dec 2011
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Completely agree, it is a great shame! Just for info the Regatta came about after a conversation I had with Chris Osman at the Yacht Club when we felt it was a shame that our fantastic sea front did not have a sailing regatta. I was Sports Development Officer at the time and threw my efforts into creating an event where people could come along and try a range of sports and activities for free, including sailing.
We (DDC) handed the regatta over to Dover Town Council after 3 years and Robert Bailey and James drove it forward supported by a dedicated group of volunteers, some are still involved including Gill Gough. I have always been impressed with how the event has grabbed the imagination and grown to such an extent that it is without doubt the premier event in region. Let's hope its back next year!!!
Posted on behalf of Kalvin Clapson
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Thanks for that Kyle.
Remember me to Kalvin next time you see him - he's a good guy, so was his Dad.
Roger
Guest 714- Registered: 14 Apr 2011
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Not being pedantic Kalv/Kyle, dont you mean Nick Bailey?
Keith Sansum1
- Location: london
- Registered: 25 Aug 2010
- Posts: 23,942
yes one of the great events staged in dover, and a tragic bit of news.
lets hope it is just a blip and comes back in 2013 dover needs it
good luck to the organisers
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Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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No Dave Robert Bailey was the Town Clerk at DTC, Nick Bailey has also been involved for a long time.
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
Guest 724- Registered: 2 Oct 2011
- Posts: 8
its a shame
