howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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i have always said that we have the best seafront around and today proved it with the masses using it.
Guest 725- Registered: 7 Oct 2011
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Funny that. I've just been for a late afternoon swim and the rubbish on the beach is reaching epic proportions. I know DHB have won some ridiculous made up green award for reducing carbon dioxide or some such nonsense but the litter left by the happy, smiling day trippers is disgusting. Of course the DHB sub contractors tend to let the tide take out most of the rubbish so saving themselves lots and lots of money.
I went further up the seafront earlier and spent ten minutes removing a broken booze bottle from the concrete apron where swimmers sit to change and decided to use the pool instead.
That's the trouble - once the sun comes out so do the local chavs to ruin what could be the jewel in the crown of the town.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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not like you to be cynical philip, we all know that crowds of people tend to leave litter behind.
as we know bobby g and his fellow directors will as ever be up at the crack of dawn tomorrow to clear up the mess.
local chavs?
Guest 725- Registered: 7 Oct 2011
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Truly Howard, it is appalling. The trouble is that it's been like this for years now. Even a change of contractors has made no difference whatsoever. You're right, of course, it's not just the locals who are responsible but knowing full well how much rubbish is discarded during the day you would think that DHB might spend a few more pounds on employing someone to pick up this rubbish at the height of the season? No of course not! This costs money and the shareholders, directors or who takes the profits from DHB wouldn't want to waste money on keeping the beach clean.
I mean they haven't even replaced the missing bins from the beach!!!!!
How's that for the height of selfishness?
The funny thing is that the green bins that are left ( two or three for the whole beach) are secured to a wooden post by one two inch screw. That is how tight DHB really are. They are not willing to spend money on an extra screw and washer.
The sooner they are kicked out and the People's port comes to fruition the better.
They have no interest in the town at all.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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we will have to agree to disagree philip, were some idyllic moments today though.
on the downside this poor chap was suffering from the heat and couldn't summon up the energy to bite lumps out of me.
on the face of it this looks like a ferry from the peninsular and oriental chaps belching fumes.
upon closer inspection you will see it is from the ship behind and we can just pick out ed connell on a smoke break.
Guest 725- Registered: 7 Oct 2011
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Agree to disagree on what Howard? That there is not loads of rubbish strewn all over the beach and promenade? Why on Earth would I possibly make this up? What is there to disagree on otherwise?
Guest 657- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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That dog looks dog tired Howard
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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you clearly cannot have visited other so called resorts philip.
jeane
thankfully he was.
Guest 725- Registered: 7 Oct 2011
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Oh I see so we should aim to bring our beach down to the same level as other resorts Howard? It all makes sense now.
Which other so called resorts have you visited lately? Can you name them?
Keith Sansum1
- Location: london
- Registered: 25 Aug 2010
- Posts: 23,942
the margate sandy beaches are nice, but the noise from the arcades can be a distraction.
but dover does have a lovely beach
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Guest 700- Registered: 11 Jun 2010
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Good to see Dover being enjoyed so much, in the sun.
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Guest 656- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Splendid pictures above there Howard, showing just how crowded the beach was earlier in the day
I must say that when we were there later in the day there was a fair amount of rubbish strewn around. We certainly could do with some more litter bins on the beach although this does not excuse those who leave their litter behind, we took ours to the nearest bin by the beach cafe. One would like to think that people took more pride in their lovely seafront but there are always the few!
I must also say that the people responsible for picking up the litter at the end of each day do a splendid job, not a sight of any early next morning
Guest 671- Registered: 4 May 2008
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Deal Beach has been packed all weekend and lots enjoying themselves on our beach front pubs. Shame I did not have my camara.
"My New Year's Resolution, is to try and emulate Marek's level of chilled out, thoughtfulness and humour towards other forumites and not lose my decorum"
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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dover and deal seafronts are two very different entities in my view, deal is best viewed from the pier looking at the town whilst dover is best facing the other way seeing all the action out on the sea.
i much prefer looking out at the ferries, berthed cruise ships and freighters and tankers further out plus the odd surprise visitor that paulb spots from his penthouse.
whatever our preference we are lucky to live in a district with so much to see.
Guest 703- Registered: 30 Jul 2010
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Howard, you need to visit Whitstable to see how far the bar has to be raised!
Guest 715- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
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Another huge crowd on Walmer Green today for the Gurkha concert.
Audere est facere.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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at the risk of sounding tedious martin, can you and other non dover residents let us all know in advance of upcoming events outside of dover but in the district?
i have seen a gurkha concert but many others have not had the privilege.
Guest 715- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
- Posts: 2,438
Was not aware myself Howard, I saw it on Twitter this evening with a picture showing the crowd, I spent the day at Sandwich Bay.
Audere est facere.
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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AUGUST
Sunday 5th - The 1st Whitstable Scouts Band - sponsored by The Royal Marines Association CLub
Sunday 12th - Tilbury Band - sponsored by Walmer Fish and Chips
Sunday 19th - The Regimental Band of the Brigade of Gurkhas - sponsored by Le Valliant Owen Consultants
Sunday 26th - City of Canterbury Band - sponsored by Deal and Betteshanger Rugby Club
SEPTEMBER
Sunday 2nd - The Crystal Palace Band - sponsored by Motorline Renault - Renault Main Dealers, Renault Sales, Service & Parts
Sunday 9th - The Railway Swing Band - sponsored by Maxteds Pet & Garden Shop
Sunday 16th - Kent Police Band - sponsored by Whole School Meals
Sunday 23rd - Kent Coastal Concert Band - sponsored by Cider Works & Visitors Centre, Waldershare
Sunday 30th - Betteshanger Welfare Brass Band - sponsored by Riverside Catering Services
DECEMBER
Saturday 8th - Christmas Concert (5pm)
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 641- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
- Posts: 2,335
Thanks for the advanced information Scotchie
- Barry - sponsored by Marmite Spreading Incorp
