Information kiosk
- 16 April 2011 18:59102105I went to the seafront yesterday night and didn't even notice the information kiosk had been moved. It only occured to me now when I read Sheli's post.
I can remember looking at the Union Jack, then thurning right as far as the pier, and then moving back East towards the Light-Tower Church, to then turn back and make for home.Chanters, Drums and Drones Potty Time http://youtu.be/99fMqpjnXYA
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Kent First http://youtu.be/04F3mAP3fV4 Keep banging on http://youtu.be/qYCU_SKmkGQ - 16 April 2011 19:32102119hard to miss alex, it is nearly opposite kiosk view house home to the harbour board.
- Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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16 April 2011 19:41102124howard,still got the semtex if you need it.
- 16 April 2011 19:49102130Who is responsible for The Grand Shaft opening to the public?
To my knowledge no rules have been broken in the efforts to make it presentable to visitors. The longer it is kept shut the more laughable it makes Dover's treatment of its tourist visitors.
It should have been opened at the beginning of April and here we are, a week before the Easter holiday weekend and nothing. - 16 April 2011 20:22102137tony
without getting into the blame game this is a traditional dover sport.
you mention the grand shaft, we also have the fountain boarded up and the odd dispirited tulip in the troughs in market square.
we then hear that they have to lie fallow, other towns don;t think so, neither do the harbour board who have a wonderful display on.
we are now into a succession of long weekends and bank holidays with people visiting our town, none of this will leave a pleasant memory to take home. - 16 April 2011 20:30102141Sadly I don't get into town much these days - too busy! But this Friday I had a depressing walk through town - my Old Man and I had a lovely leisurely lunch at the hotel on the seafront which was great, but the walk there and back was dispiriting. Filthy pavements, rubbish and tutt lying around, no effort in the flower department, no fountain, little indication of any attractions, library closed, shops a bit lacklustre, all a bit dusty and neglected really. Not likely to encourage people to spend or stay.
- 16 April 2011 20:42102142(I am going a Vic here with another last posting, but I am answering a direct question!!)
Tony - the Grand Shaft is entirely the responsibility of the Dover District Council and anything that happens is there decision.
The Grand Shaft is a Grade 2 listed structure and as far as I am aware is part of the Scheduled Ancient Monument of the Western Heights. Any work that takes place to such a structure requires the concent of the planning department and possibly the English Heritage Regional Inspector of Monument.
As far as I know the ok was given to tidy the site, but permissions weren't sought to limewash/repoint the brickwork, drill holes in the wall for the 1806 number, and paint the murals. The whole situation could have quite easiliy have been avoided if permissions were sought before work started.
QUOTES FROM DDC WEBSITE:
http://www.dover.gov.uk/conservation/listed_buildings.aspx
"Alterations Requiring Consent - Painting exterior brickwork, render, flint or stone for the first time or changing the colour of previously painted work;"
"It is an offence to alter or extend a listed building without first gaining listed building consent from the District Council and offenders may be prosecuted. The current penalty on conviction in a Magistrates Court is a fine of up to £20,000 or imprisonment for up to six months, or both. This applies to the owner, the builder and the architect or surveyor involved. If any unauthorised works are found then the Council may also serve an Enforcement Notice requiring the building to be reinstated to it's former condition."Been nice knowing you :) - 16 April 2011 20:44102144What an improvement when people come though the underpass and along to the promenade
Been nice knowing you :) - 16 April 2011 20:48102145the front gates were locked so it is a long shot of the grand shaft entrance.
do members prefer the new look here or as it was?
- 16 April 2011 20:59102150I think it is clear now what the ourcry was about at the Grand Shaft:
those soldiers are wearing the wrong coloured trousers!
They should be wearing white trousers! That was the standard army issue with a red jacket.
Perhaps the wall needs painting blue and the trousers could undergo a white fill-shade? I could carry out the works in this respect.
Paul?Chanters, Drums and Drones Potty Time http://youtu.be/99fMqpjnXYA
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Kent First http://youtu.be/04F3mAP3fV4 Keep banging on http://youtu.be/qYCU_SKmkGQ - 16 April 2011 21:30102155I see that the digital clock is stuck at a little after six pm.
Ignorance is bliss, bliss is happiness, I am happy...to draw your attention to the possible connectivity in the foregoing. - 16 April 2011 21:43102159The soldier on the right has white trousers.
Yes Tom, those napoleonic digital clocks were always unreliable.
www.kenrbaker.co.uk - Photo Gallery - 17 April 2011 08:06102182Paul, Phil and Mandy and any one else from the WHPS.
I unequivacally apologise for saying the WHPS had any involvement in encouraging DDC to keep the GS closed; it is what I had heard and had been inferred. I have made an apology on the front page as well.
I think everyone knows the great amount of hard-work you all put in to make the Western Heights look good for your open week-end.
I still maintain that the GS should be allowed to be open throughout the summer; the Inspector of Ancient Monuments in Kent wants it open and doesn't have a particular problem with what been done, so if anyone is listening "Please Open The Grand-Shaft".
Roger - Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 5 Jul 2010
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17 April 2011 08:35102184A copy of my post on the Front Page for those that only read it now and then, like me.
Mountain and molehill springs to mind. LOL
Yes it was wrong but it has been done and it is only paint that could be removed if it is that offensive.
We should be encouraging tourism not doing all that is possible to deter people from spending their money here rather than Canterbury for example.
Time for someone to deliver the ticking off and then let the place open as soon as possible .-----------------------------------------------------------------------
I try to be neutral and polite but it is hard and getting even more difficult at times.
------------------------------------------------------------------- - 17 April 2011 09:35102196Thank you Roger, your statement should clear up any misunderstanding. Much appreciated.
- 17 April 2011 09:40102198The seafront is indeed gorgeous - it was such a pleasure to look out on it over lunch the other day - a big improvement.
- 20 April 2011 15:40102656It was going well today with members of the public asking how and where to go and eating outlets,One member of a family,said they were staying in Folkestone but found out there is a lot more good places in Dover to see .I told them to book out over there and for the rest of their stay bookin at Dover.
They thank us for the help and leaflets we handed them and off they went very happy. - 20 April 2011 17:20102679I'll drop some Western Heights Open Weekend flyers in when I am next passing (and it is open!!)Been nice knowing you :)
- 20 April 2011 17:26102682well done vic, keep selling dover to people.
horace does a great job, always need others though. - 20 April 2011 23:37102733I went down there over the weekend and indeed the seafront was absolutely gorgeous in the blistering sunshine
Must say the information kiosk is certainly much better placed now.
