Dover Soup Kitchen
- 14 October 2016 08:38318916This facility in December will have to vacate their current location In Pencester Road.How very sad.On Wednesday whilst sitting in a car parked there I saw two homeless people waiting for their meal probably only one for the day.It was only 4.30pm,Kitchen opens ag 6.00pm.
This facility has been operating for twenty years.In this day and age we should not see homeless people on our streets.If we have them then we should be allowed to feed them.
So come on good people of Dover help the volunteers find them a new location.Guest 1862 and howard mcsweeney1 like this - 14 October 2016 08:52318917They haven't been at that location all that long, do we know why they are being evicted?
- 14 October 2016 08:59318918Usual people complaining.I would like to see the record of complaints.Im working with a Labour Councillor to help resolve the issuie.
- 14 October 2016 09:24318919They will have more to complain about soon when the homeless hostel opens in the annexe to the church opposite. With regard to location the health centre in Maison Dieu Rd is underused now - maybe their car park?
- 14 October 2016 12:46318927I understand that the Outreach centre to give its proper name is now open.
- 14 October 2016 13:20318928When does the Dover Community Centre open in Biggin Hall?
Thank you. - 14 October 2016 13:42318929Disgraceful when our homeless ,Veterans and elderly are left on the back burner .But there's always plenty of places and benefits for illegals & so called refugeesGuest 1842 and Guest 1767 like this
- Andy B
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15 October 2016 17:59318947I noticed some camping behind the soup kitchen on the grass area,this morning a couple in sleepng bags and one covered in cardboard,i,m not bothered by it but i wondered if this might have something to do with closing,maybe complaints? - Ross Miller
- Location: London Road, Dover
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16 October 2016 22:07319003illegals by definition get no state or local authority assistance as they are illegally here....
Asylum seekers are put in hostels or B&B and provided a tiny amount of assistance to meet their living costs, but are denied the opportunity to work whilst their claim is processed - something that can take up to 9 months.
All local authorities have an obligation to provide emergency accommodation for those who are made homeless (mostly B&B, until their need is assessed and matched against what little is available).howard mcsweeney1 and Reginald Barrington like this"Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die today." - James Dean
"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength,
While loving someone deeply gives you courage" - Laozi - 18 October 2016 09:33319054Ross Miller wrote:illegals by definition get no state or local authority assistance as they are illegally here....
Asylum seekers are put in hostels or B&B and provided a tiny amount of assistance to meet their living costs, but are denied the opportunity to work whilst their claim is processed - something that can take up to 9 months.
All local authorities have an obligation to provide emergency accommodation for those who are made homeless (mostly B&B, until their need is assessed and matched against what little is available).
They are still better treated than our homeless ,elderly and families living on the lineGuest 649 likes this - 18 October 2016 13:50319064A reply for Christine.a in particular, but everyone else too.
Biggin Hall is nearing the end of the first phase of re-decoration. The gutters and drains have been cleared, some of the floor has had to be replaced where it was springy and found to be rotten, re-plastering is nearly done, works highlighted by the Fire Risk Assessment have been completed and now require decorating, the new kitchen has arrived and is being fitted, skylights have been opened up and have been boarded & plastered.
New LED lighting is being fitted and the central heating tested. Apart from the professionals such as the electrician, plasterer and plumber, all the work is being done by Rotary Club volunteers.
It is hoped that the main hall and kitchen will be open towards the end of November, but if any one is interested in using the hall, please comment here, and I will pick it up and pass it on. Of course you can always email via the site www.dovercommunity.org
When a telephone and internet have been installed I will let you know.
Plans are being drawn as I type for a new public convenience which subject to the usual planning rules and of course obtaining funding, will hopefully be built in the immediate vicinity. This will then release the space that is currently occupied by the aged and not particularly nice loos, so that this can be integrated in to the community space within the hall too. DCA are not providers of Public Conveniences!!! However the need is of course recognised and so rather than close them, which would not be helpful, Dover Town Council has offerred to fund DCA in order that the current facility stays open. As a newbe to public toilets, it is amazing how much trouble is generated by the very existence of them, and how much they cost to run!!Jan Higgins and howard mcsweeney1 like this - 18 October 2016 18:22319094The toilets are needed there would be more trouble gene rated without them +less of us older ones going into town so the shops would get even less trade then they get now.
- 19 October 2016 08:32319111Any chance of the Soup Kitchen using Biggin Hall Simon.I thought it was intended for Community use. DDC should never have sold it..
Like Vic the time spent in Dover is limited lack of toilets. - 19 October 2016 17:55319148Rather disappointing that owners of land not being used say no to the soup kitchen going there.
http://www.kentlive.news/after-being-open-for-more-than-20-years-dover-soup-kitchen-may-shut-permanently/story-29822686-detail/story.html - 19 October 2016 18:06319150I think it is very very sad.I know the lady who started this facility years ago . Cllr Wallace and myself have talked to Council Officers and Councillors.I think there are a lot of non Christian people in Dover.i think charity begins at home.Not much to say about religion.Do they not read the bible and its teaching.
I note Mr Crowley did not respond to my enquiry I could rant, on all nigh ..None so blind as those who cannot see
nothing wrong with Masion Dieu Car Parkhoward mcsweeney1 likes this - Brian Dixon
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19 October 2016 19:02319153nothing wrong with being a non Christian.being a non believer or a pagan is just as good. - 19 October 2016 19:12319155I think Sue phrased her post badly Brian, I think she was referring to church goers not being very Christian in their attitude.
- Brian Dixon
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19 October 2016 19:14319156just the same howard,all these green loony left do gooders are doing more harm than good. - 19 October 2016 19:31319157No Howard I find a. Lot of people are selfish.Brian .I don't think the people who are volunteers at the soup kitchen are loony left green do gooders.Some are good friends of mine.
- 19 October 2016 19:53319158Until right now Sue, I have not read the forum since first thing, let alone had time to reply!
I have had a conversation with someone involved, my earlier post tells what is going on right now.
The hall is for the community as it was not sold as you well know; it was subject to a community asset transfer which is wholly different.Guest 1862 likes this