Guest 696- Registered: 31 Mar 2010
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Hence why the Town Hall could display these items sometimes, and I'd occasionally contribute a small sum of coins, if ever the Town Hall were open for visits (perhaps with a notice saying when).
The displays could vary from one occasion to the next. Not that I know what the Town Council has, but going by what is posted here, seems quite an assortment.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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If you needed funds in your life and had oil painting s locked away and by selling them it would save the day,you would sell them,its the same for the council,but because they use public funding they can just sit on them and do nothing.
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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That was the argument Brown used when selling the nation's gold.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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You can go on line and view all the paintings .I have seen most of them,The musuem rotate them every so often. Some are not worth very much .When Dover District was formed in 1974 a lot of regalia was sold then. went up North .There are some tpictures in the DTC offices .I have some in my office.
Selling off the family silver is never a good move.
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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It would be interesting to know how much they are all worth, whether there are any individual pieces of high value, and how much the storage, regular valuations, maintenance and insurance cost the council each year. I'm sure both DDC and DTC could provide that information informally without the need for an FOI request.
There's a figure of £4,113,000 in DDC's balance sheet for Heritage Assets.
Quote:
(vii) Heritage Assets
These are assets held principally for their contribution to knowledge or
culture and meet the definition of a heritage asset. Heritage Assets
may be either tangible or intangible with historical, artistic or scientific
qualities and must be carried at valuation, reflecting the fact that
exchanges are uncommon.
Heritage assets are carried at valuation (e.g. insurance valuation)
rather than fair value, reflecting the fact that exchanges of heritage
assets are uncommon. Valuations are determined by the insurance
valuation, or where not available the historical cost. Although there are
no prescribed minimum periods for review, the assets will be reviewed
in line with the insurance policy and material changes will be
incorporated into the accounts. A de-minimis level has been set at
£10k for heritage assets based on the method of valuation above.
Heritage Assets are not subject to depreciation.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Guest 868- Registered: 25 Jan 2013
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Alexander D wrote:Hence why the Town Hall could display these items sometimes, and I'd occasionally contribute a small sum of coins, if ever the Town Hall were open for visits (perhaps with a notice saying when).
The displays could vary from one occasion to the next. Not that I know what the Town Council has, but going by what is posted here, seems quite an assortment.
Town Hall, Grand Shaft, Timball Tower, all adds up :)
http://www.doversociety.org.uk/assets/pdf/Tours1.pdf
On every Wednesday from 10am until 4pm ( 1st April - 31st October ) from 10am until 2pm ( 1st November - 31st March ) visitors will be able to join a guided tour of the building led by volunteer guides from The Dover Society. There will be a small charge of £1 for adults (children under 16 free ) Dover Town Hall is a working building and tour routes may vary depending on functions.
Guest 696- Registered: 31 Mar 2010
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Righteo! I'll visit the Town Hall on a guided tour one of these Wednesdays.
Yesterday I found a pound coin and will use it for the established occasion
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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surprised that it is on a wednesday when the ballroom dancing is on, having visions of visitors being rushed through during the more risque parts of the tango.
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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it is open on Wednesday for that reason no extra cost to man it as the staff are there for the tea dance
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
What time is the tea dance?
I ask as this would be a great place to engage a different group of locals aroun the Dover Big Local initiative
"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
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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nearly 100% sure it starts at 2 pm a dover success story with many people going.
Terry Nunn
- Location: London Road, Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 4,316
The TH tours are now £2 by the way.
Terry
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