Roger Betts at the mill

• Guest 649

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  27 December 2009     20:3735734
  #1      
  Roger BETTS will be at the mill on Monday night at 20.00hrs if you have never seen him best like my wife and me getalong to the mill he is the best.
• Guest 690

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  27 December 2009     21:4135743
  #2      
  Roger who?
  Tell them that I came, and no one answered.
• howard mcsweeney1

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  27 December 2009     22:4035744
  #3      
  i was about to ask that colin .
• Guest 690

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  27 December 2009     22:5135745
  #4      
  Thanks Howard, I thought it`s got to be someone on the box everyone knows but me, or a councillor etc. Perhaps we can have some BETTS on who he is?
  Tell them that I came, and no one answered.
• howard mcsweeney1

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  27 December 2009     22:5735747
  #5      
  it could be that the uk independence party have changed their leadership again, after nigel farage and lord pearson?
  
  we will only know if victor has had his picture taken with him.
• Guest 649

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  27 December 2009     23:1435748
  #6      
  He plays the Guitar and sings but it is sound he gets from the guitar that makes him one of the best I have heard for a very long time.
• Guest 651

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  28 December 2009     00:2435749
  #7      
  http://www.rogerbetts.com/
  
  One of the best guitarists in the area, been playing for years and great fun when he is part of "Roger and Mac"
  Been nice knowing you :)
• Guest 653

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  28 December 2009     08:0335756
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  He played and sang at La Salle Verte earlier in December - to a full house and was very well received.
  
  It's a good web-site and you can hear some of his songs too.
  
  
  
  
  
  Roger
• Guest 667

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  28 December 2009     10:4635768
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  Thanks for the post to support the Mill, as you and your good lady always do Vic, obviously some need to get out a little more.
  
  Tonight at the Mill should be a real good evening as Roger Betts is well known locally and is a top musician. Any support would be very much appreciated as the Mill enters its closed season.
• Guest 660

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  28 December 2009     12:2735777
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  Roger a brilliant guitarist and singer,if any of you remember Traf and the Phil Brown Sounds he was in those and we also played football together.
  If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
• Guest 649

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  28 December 2009     13:1035780
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  There you have he is not to be missed lets see a full house tonight.
• Guest 666

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  28 December 2009     15:4235796
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  If you have not heard this chap before, get in quick, he's excellent
  Oh Boy!, That'll be the day.........
• Guest 649

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  29 December 2009     14:2935841
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  What a great night that was Roger was at his very best,but with him was some young lads also on guitars they were very good Dover is full of good young talent and Dover needs to tap into that at one time there was four all playing at one time.You missed a great night.
• Guest 649

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  30 December 2009     14:1535930
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  In 2010 we must all support the mill more,I only wish the public of River done more to keep it going the cost is geting more each year,I think it is about time the River parish council done some funding for it each year just to help out,that is one of things the council is there for "SUPPORT and they are not doing that with the mill.
• Sue Nicholas

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  30 December 2009     23:2135961
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  Vic its all about choices .The River Recreation ground costs over £28,000 a year to maintain .The outgoings far outway the income .I have suggested raising the fees but that did not go down well .So many people outside of River use the facilities.
  
  The Village Hall gets very little support .Not many people support their efforts to raise money .The new Events group under the Parish Council hat are raising money for Village groups so Crabblwe Mill can benefit from that .There was no Carol Service this year at the Mill ,always well attended .
• DT1

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  31 December 2009     02:2935963
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  I don't understand Sue. This is clearly a Conservative thing: Of course the outgoings outweigh the income, input financially doesn't equal output plus profit. Look at the NHS!!!
  
  Capitalist #1 "How much healthier are your children as a result of this park?"
  
  Capitalist #2 "£22.73, I think that's a result considering the credit crunch!"
  
  IDIOCY
  
  Do you think Roger Betts writes off the earning potential of his students (so talented) in his tax return? It really is sad that things have to be measured in this nonsensical notational way. And as for River being some kind of village, get over it, it's a conurbation of Dover. Should Roger Betts charge his students more if they don't live in the 'village' of River'? Do people in Deptford pretend they don't live in London?
  
  Roger is a great musician and a wonderful character, an old friend of my Dad. What he does at the Corn Mill is great for the area, the Corn Mill, the young musicians and society in general. Don't pull this down to cost.
• Guest 667

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  31 December 2009     08:3535973
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  Ladies and Gentlemen please do not let's start a finance row on here over the Mill. Yes costs have risen and it is difficult to raise the finance required but as a Trustee I can tell you all if we wanted support from the Parish Council we would approach them in the correct manor. It does the Mill no good at all to have a go at the Parish Council, any other organisation or person over finance. The Parish Council are not there to just dish out money as they see fit just because they think it's a good idea, they have to be approached in the correct way and make their decision on the request put before them and at this moment in time NO such application has even been discussed by the Trustees.
  
  Sue, we did not have the carol service at the Mill this year as it was decided not to after discussions with the Parish Council Events Group, to avoid a clash with the lamp light carol service held at The Dickens event which the Mill fully supported.
  
  The Trustee's and Volunteers of Crabble Corn Mill would like to thank everyone that has given their support to the Mill during 2009. We wish you all a very Happy New Year and look forward to your continued support during 2010.
  
  Thank you.
  
  Harry Reid
  Chairman Crabble Corn Mill Trust
• Sue Nicholas

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  31 December 2009     10:4435977
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  Thank you Harry for setting the record straight.I know and understand how hard you all work at the mill and have always approached the Parish Council and indeed me as a District Councillor in a respectful manner.Im sorry about the Carol Service as It was popular .I think we have to be careful with events there is only so much time and money to go round .I was sad that i did not attend the Dickensan event but as I do not have transport its a long way to walk in icy conditions .If someone had offered me a lift I would have happily have spent a few hours with you all at the mill .The old income stream is not so good these days .
  
  DT1 you and I will never agree re River being a village .In no way do i say I live in Dover .Once i get beyond Crabble Junction Im home in River v.You also lost the context of what I was saying .Yes the Rec does provide an opportunity for young people to grow healthy etc etc .My arguement is the Parish Council only have a certain amount in the pot and unless River residents pay even more council tax there is not enough money to go round .The rec takes a huge amount of money .The Parish Council now close the gates early so you cant even take a short cut to the mill .
  District Councillors each get £1000 which goes into a pot alongside of County members .Sadly everyone thanks County members but £2000 goes in to this pot from Cllr Richardson and myself so if the Mill wanted a grant they have to apply .I think Harry being the true gentleman he is has explained the MIlls position well .Let us not stir up trouble where ther is none .Good luck to the Mill for 2010.
  I know Roger and his efforts for thwe Mill are appreciated ,