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• howard mcsweeney1

  • Location: Dover
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  28 May 2012     11:04175153
  #1      
  a pleasant surprise this morning, these 2 are in market square but it is the same for all as far as pencester road
  
  
  

  

  
  
  

  
• Guest 653

  • Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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  28 May 2012     11:39175164
  #2      
  Nigel told this was going to happen - so that statement put out by the Town Council was for what purpose ?
  
  
  
  
  Roger
• Sue Nicholas

  • Location: river
  • Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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  28 May 2012     11:51175165
  #3      
  I told you before the Jubilee,and splendid they look to.
• Guest 640

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  28 May 2012     11:59175166
  #4      
  Great news that...those planters look great. Well done with the pix Howard..man on the spot!
  
  
  To coincide with this thread a press release has just come in from the guys at DDC
  
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  GREY WATER SOLUTIONS
  TO KEEP DOVER DISTRICT IN FULL BLOOM
  
  As we look forward to a busy and colourful summer, including events for The Queen's Diamond Jubilee and the Olympic Torch Relay, Dover District Council has been looking into ways to keep the area blooming.
   
  With the current water restrictions, the District Council has been looking into ways to water planted and sports areas without using hosepipes, and has investigated water supplies across the district, including the River Dour, which flows through the town and disperses into the Marina. The Environment Agency has confirmed that Dover District Council can extract a restricted supply from the river.
   
  To minimise any environmental impact on the river, 'grey water' is being taken out as close to the Marina as possible. DDC's grounds maintenance contractors have helped by hiring a large towable water container to keep journeys and disruption to a minimum.
  
  
  
  email: dover7@msn.com
• howard mcsweeney1

  • Location: Dover
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  28 May 2012     12:04175168
  #5      
  interesting stuff from d.d.c there.
  
  confused by roger's post i don't remember any statements from nigel or the town council about the planters.
• Guest 640

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  28 May 2012     12:17175169
  #6      
  I dont remember any statement from Nigel saying things would be planted but I do remember this one from DTC
  
  just to refresh , here is the previous statement from the Town Council saying it was NOT going to happen...no wonder we are getting confused..
  
  
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  Hose Pipe Ban Hits High Street Plans (April 23)
  
  Dover Town Council has reluctantly announced that they will be suspending their plans for floral displays throughout the town this year.
  
  As part of its continued effort to make Dover a more welcoming place, the Town Council has been working in partnership with Dover District Council to deliver hanging baskets through the Town Centre as well as railing baskets along York Street.
  
  Unfortunately, due to the water restrictions in place and notification from Veolia that any watering of plants from mains water is strictly prohibited, the Town Council has with great disappointment had to suspend planting for this year.
  
  Dover Town Council does not currently have access to "grey water" (recycled water) which is the only legal form of watering at present, although it is now investigating innovative ways to collect water for next year should restrictions continue.
  
  Cllr Mrs. Susan Jones said
  "It's a devastating decision for the Council especially after all the effort put in so far, however it is unlikely that the necessary restrictions on watering from the mains will be lifted over the next few months. Dover Town Council has to abide by the restrictions and not plan for costly floral displays which cannot be watered. We are still looking at other ways to brighten the town centre this summer but without thirsty plants."
  
  
  - Ends -
  
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  Just to be clear..this statement is from DTC, the one in Post 4 is from DDC.
  Hope that's clear. Two different councils two different messages but DDC appear to have come up with the solution.
  email: dover7@msn.com
• Sue Nicholas

  • Location: river
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  28 May 2012     12:54175178
  #7      
  Im too busy to go back through posts but I did keep stating there would be flowers for the Jubilee.I Go up to DDC at least once a week and get updated information.
• Guest 715

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  28 May 2012     13:18175186
  #8      
  Well done DDC, let's hope that the plants are not stolen or damaged before the Jubilee and Olympic celebrations, flowers really do brighten the day.
  Audere est facere.
• Brian Dixon

  • Location: Dover
  • Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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  28 May 2012     13:21175188
  #9      
  those two fell off back of a lorry,saw a convoy of them this morning.
• howard mcsweeney1

  • Location: Dover
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  28 May 2012     13:54175206
  #10      
  susan
  
  you posted that the brick containers would be filled with flowers, not so far.
  
  i see the railings nearby are getting a coat of paint.
• Sue Nicholas

  • Location: river
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  28 May 2012     13:57175208
  #11      
  Yes every thing will be planted
• howard mcsweeney1

  • Location: Dover
  • Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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  28 May 2012     15:09175224
  #12      
  something didn't seem quite right this morning as the people doing the planting did not have any uniforms on or anything bearing a logo. then i received this e mail from town councillor pat sherratt who has given me permission to post.
  
  hope everyone is as impressed as i am over this, we hear all about the "big society" from on high, finally we get a great example of people power here in dover.
  
  
  
  Hi Howard
  
  See you have a post on this.
  
  Fantastic this morning as we planted up the town (my wife and I doing the planters in front of St Mary's and opposite Eight Bells (hope they do not get vandalised).
  
  SYLVIE PARSONS a resident in Norman Street organised it all with the help of plants being supplied by Darren Solly of DDC. Some DTC allotment holders and others volunteered (friends of Sylvie and Dover Society), in all about ten people. Sylvie has secured support for watering from various shops including M&S, Bairstow Eves, Nat West Bank (others but not sure who). Certainly the Manager from M&S was out helping to plant up.
  
  It was a great "community activity". After the Shopping area we went to the flower bed behind St Mary's Church (opposite Roman Quay PH) and having been supplied with red and white geraniums decided to attempt to create a "St Georges Cross". Not quite enough white geraniums but Darren has promised some extras and will be completed later in the week.
  
  Sincere thanks must go to Sylvie Parsons as these planters had not originally been intended to be planted by DDC.
  
  Pat
• Guest 656

  • Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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  28 May 2012     15:21175228
  #13      
  Wow! impressive stuff indeed and many thanks to Howard for bringing this cheery news to us with super photos
  
  A huge well done to all involved in making this happen 'People Power in Dover Rocks'
• Jan Higgins

  • Location: Dover
  • Registered: 5 Jul 2010
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  28 May 2012     16:02175239
  #14      
  Well done to all those involved.
  
  Maybe the people and businesses involved would like to make this a permanent thing by adopting the planters they are looking after.
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• Brian Dixon

  • Location: Dover
  • Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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  28 May 2012     16:10175247
  #15      
  i see oat more harris what ever they are called where repointing the cobbles between store 21 and peacocks this morning.
• Guest 700

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  28 May 2012     17:18175276
  #16      
  Wonderful news - people power succeeds !
  
  They look lovely.
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• howard mcsweeney1

  • Location: Dover
  • Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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  28 May 2012     17:18175277
  #17      
  certainly a great achievement masterminded by a resident of norman street who has managed to enlist some of the major retailers, at least one town councillor, allotment holders, the man in charge of flowers at ddc, the dover society and other volunteers and actually delivered.
  
  no statements from above and pointless consultations either.
  
  well done and thank you to silvie parsons.
• Guest 663

  • Registered: 20 Mar 2008
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  28 May 2012     20:01175337
  #18      
  That is good news and I have to give all involved the credit for doing this, and Howard thumbs up to you being on hand with your camera to get the above pictures.
• Bern

  • Location: Dover
  28 May 2012     20:12175339
  #19      
  How marvellous! A huge thank you and well done to the people responsible. Breathtaking public spiritedness.
• Guest 653

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  29 May 2012     05:49175381
  #20      
  A very good success story for Dover - well done to all concerned.
  
  Thanks PaulB for posting up the message from DTC about no planting this year - that's what I was referring to Howard.
  
  Sprucing up the Town very nicely, next it's the buildings.
  
  
  
  
  Roger

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