May 7th is . . . .
- 5 May 2016 17:42313424How many Dovorians know the connection of the town to this date?
- 5 May 2016 17:48313426Formation of Dover Town Council?
- 5 May 2016 18:07313427Nope, before that.
- 5 May 2016 20:54313434Is it to do with politic ?
- 5 May 2016 21:08313436Nope - rather hopefully not but you never know these days!
- 5 May 2016 21:27313437Here's a clue - it's nothing to do with World Naked Gardening Day - although the chance of seeing all the DTC and DDC councillors filling up the flower beds and planters in the buff could bring the tourists flocking in and the protestors frightened off
- 6 May 2016 08:28313443Not quite so silly Ray.When I was Chairman I tried I could be very trying to get Councillors to pose for a calendar One of our Councillors is a farmer I could just see him standing with a bale of hay to cover his modesty,another I always referred to as Mr October lovely man he was going to pose with a marrow.I even volunteered,but the idea never got off the ground .I think Nigel was December fully clothed dressed as Father Christmas.He has those glowing cheecks(facial)
- 6 May 2016 10:28313450I know the connection
But then, as part of the Eythorne Silver Band, I am involved in the marking of it. Without giving the game away entirely, it is to do with one of Dover's twins.
The thought of Nigel's rosy red cheeks....heaven protect us......a saintly thought it isn't. - 6 May 2016 10:32313451Sue!
Here's a clue - CT17 0GB - 6 May 2016 11:58313454VE Day
- 6 May 2016 12:06313455Day too early Sue.
- 6 May 2016 12:22313456Another clue - this year is the 60th anniversary of this date being significant.
- 6 May 2016 12:47313458Dover twinned with Split, Croatia.
- 6 May 2016 13:32313459'Bingo!' - or rather 'Tombula!'
Dover has been twinned with Split since 1956. May 7th is St Domnius Day, when the patron protector of Split is celebrated by the whole town having a holiday, with a procession to the cathedral of Emperor Diocletian being followed by celebrations including brass bands, a craft fair, races in the harbour and other merriments.
Dover Tales have started some cultural exchanges with Split, supported by Dover Mayor Chris Precious. Tomorrow as a small acknowledgement of the twinning Eythorne Silver Band will be playing at/from the yacht club depending on the weather while a harbour race is on-going, with some other small commemorations in the club. Hopefully this event will grow into something bigger in future years.
The postcode clue takes you to Marjan Close, named after Marjan Heights, a nature reserve that overlooks Split in the same our Western Heights overlook the town.
https://selectitaly.com/blog/croatia-travel/saint-domnius-splits-famous-seaside-patron-saint/ - 6 May 2016 15:29313471You old clever clogs.Im glad Alan Shirley won
- 7 May 2016 17:35313487The mayor raised the Croatian flag and the Eythorne Silver Band gave some great entertainment to crowds out on the seafront on the best day of the year so far.
