Guest 3925- Registered: 28 Nov 2020
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I know that DoverPort own the seafront and would probably like to cut off the town from the sea with motorway to make their life easier, but does anyone on here know why they have chosen to put signs all along the seafront recently, reminding the public that it is private land and we are lucky DoverPort let us walk on it?
Presumably it's always been private land but my, maybe cynical view, is that they have done it for a reason and it won't be for the benefit of the town!
alexiatrade- Registered: 10 Oct 2018
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Where are these signs....? Thank you.
I swim in the sea and go along the Sea front every morning......
There are a huge amount of signs, pictures, posters and plans.....
However, nothing I have seen to indicate Private Land.....
Guest 3925- Registered: 28 Nov 2020
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I forgot to take a photo this morning but will remember next time. There is one down by the watersports centre and another one along towards the centre of the promenade.
Guest 3925- Registered: 28 Nov 2020
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I had to go back down into town and snapped the photos whilst there. It doesn't seem to suggest any changes from what existed before, byelaws etc, I'm just puzzled as to why place them now?
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
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Is it to do with the Fishing ?.
alexiatrade- Registered: 10 Oct 2018
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AndyPol....Interesting....Thank you...
The Seasports Centre is, unfortunately, pulling away from Dover....
Most of it business is now at St. Andrews Lake in Halling Kent....
There are so many notices along the Seafront now....full of Dooo's and Dont..'..s
There will be one soon on how to dress suitably......etc. etc. etc.
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Guest 3925- Registered: 28 Nov 2020
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alexiatrade wrote:AndyPol....Interesting....Thank you...
The Seasports Centre is, unfortunately, pulling away from Dover....
Most of it business is now at St. Andrews Lake in Halling Kent....
There are so many notices along the Seafront now....full of Dooo's and Dont..'..s
There will be one soon on how to dress suitably......etc. etc. etc.
You're welcome, there are so many signs now down there you soon won't be able to see the sea
I like looking at the ones that show what the curve should have looked like
what happened to the hovercraft propeller?
Bob Whysman
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Sue Nicholas wrote:Is it to do with the Fishing ?.
Probably Sue …….or it could be to do with the EU fishing quotas or to provide sanctuary for the sailors from a close not far from Dover……….?
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Captain Haddock
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Which is why Simon Jones of the BBC can't film on the seafront and is forced to report from non DHB land?
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Weird Granny Slater
- Location: Dover
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One of two things. Or both. Future restricted access on covid grounds, because, er... science. Future restricted access on climate grounds, because, er... science. Sorry I can't be more specific: there are so many emergencies around at the moment I just don't know which to choose.
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ray hutstone- Registered: 1 Apr 2018
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Captain Haddock wrote:Which is why Simon Jones of the BBC can't film on the seafront and is forced to report from non DHB land?
The short answer is just 'yes'. My sources (such as they are) tell me that DHB is flexing its corporate muscles whenever realistically possible. Despite what the PR message might be, there will be no fishing on the Admiralty whenever there is any prospect of a cruiseship in the vicinity.
I'm actually quite glad they gave me the boot after 2 weeks as an internal auditor in 2008. Many of my misgivings then have since been justified.
Jan Higgins
- Location: Dover
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If only the Invisible Man or one of the Super Heroes could go and remove all those notices that will make any tourist or visitor be they from a ferry, cruise liner or even the new marina, should that ever be used, feel so unwelcome.
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Sue Nicholas- Location: river
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Bob you cheered me up .Ann Shelton my era .I was like that in my young days .Thats why I’m pretty broad minded.
Guest 3925- Registered: 28 Nov 2020
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ray hutstone wrote:The short answer is just 'yes'. My sources (such as they are) tell me that DHB is flexing its corporate muscles whenever realistically possible. Despite what the PR message might be, there will be no fishing on the Admiralty whenever there is any prospect of a cruiseship in the vicinity.
I'm actually quite glad they gave me the boot after 2 weeks as an internal auditor in 2008. Many of my misgivings then have since been justified.
Thanks, that makes sense, I've noticed Port Police moving on offending film crews and reporters at times, the silly thing is that it pushes them up to the western heights car park which actually allows them a better view with their cameras!
And fully agree about the fishing on the pier, they will go through the motions and then still ban it.
I look forward to being told I'm wearing out the promenade because I'm walking too fast....
Sue Nicholas- Location: river
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That will be a sad day if the Sea sports centre goes? Another nail in the coffin for young people .Both my Sons used that facility.The Younger Son used to teach Children how to sail . KCC want to close the Roundhouse Theatre .DHB banning fishing .What are the young people supposed to do .
Something is going terribly wrong .
Come on Councillors start protesting .
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TheThinWhiteDuke- Registered: 7 Jul 2016
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So I guess Sir William of Bragg was wrong then:
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Keith Sansum1
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I'm with you on this one
(Nice to see you back Sue)
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Bob Whysman- Registered: 23 Aug 2013
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Jan Higgins wrote:If only the Invisible Man or one of the Super Heroes could go and remove all those notices that will make any tourist or visitor be they from a ferry, cruise liner or even the new marina, should that ever be used, feel so unwelcome.
Your rallying cry seems to have failed Jan, it looks like a DIY job! Tally ho!
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Gary39- Registered: 7 Jul 2017
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DHB worKing for the local community…. No fishing, No trespassing on their beach, no boats due to design cock up with Mariner, great plans… may as well rid of Dover Harbour Board and just call call it Do not care Harbour Board.. DNCHB… wonder what our glorious MP thinks of the signs…
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