The big Screen
- 1 July 2009 11:2624808Looks as though Dover District Council are putting the Mens Wimbledon final on the big screen on the 5th July, with with a soft drinks bar (Bar Ellie) and a barbeque or a Strawberries and Cream stall.
Also on the 5th July we have the Dover Town Council Horticultral and pet show in Pencester Gardens, so come along and bring your pets with you
Sheila
PS
Just keeping you informed of whats going on, plus on Saturday the 4th, we have "Music in the Park", with Buddu G, Elvis, User Friendly, and Heroes Bands, all this then followed by Dover Carnival, not a bad weekend of entertainment - 1 July 2009 12:5424811I do beleive that the T.V. show "Flog It" is also taking place in the town hall on sunday, or so rumour has it.
- 1 July 2009 17:0424815Yes it is Howard
This is the circular email I sent round the other day.
"Flog It" is coming to Dover !
Come and meet Paul Martin and have your Antiques & Collectibles valued by the experts.
Have you got things in your cupboards, cellar or loft which could be turned into cash ?
Paul Martin and the popular BBC Two program "Flog It" are coming to Dover Town Hall , Biggin Street, Dover on Sunday 5th. of July - 09.30 to 4pm. giving you the chance to have a free valuation of your antiques and collectables by one of our experts, or Paul himself.
If you like the sound of their valuation, you could decide to sell at an antiques auction.
It's amazing what we have identified, valued and sold - to the surprise and delight of people all over the Country.
• A piece of 1970s pottery sold in Essex for £1,750
• A £1 boot-sale purchase sold for £85
• Two Japanese vases sold for £3,700 in Glasgow
• A sewing box sold in Kent for £370
Everyone attending will get a valuation & the best advice and perhaps an opportunity to "Flog It".
If you have any large or bulky items please contact us with a photo or description of the item along with your contact details (using the word "furniture" as the subject) as we may be able to help you.
Email: flogit@bbc.co.uk
Flog It,
PO Box 198,
Bristol, BS99 3RT
Let's hope Dover people have a lot of good stuff for the TV.
Roger - 1 July 2009 17:1224816Here's a circular I sent round about The Priory Forum's "Music in the Park" Day.
This coming Saturday, The Priory Forum are putting on a "Music in The Park Event on July 4th. It opens at 11am and to launch the day's music festival at 11.15, is Buddy G - Buddy Holly tribute singer.
12-15 the Dover Sea Cadets band.
12-45 User Friendly Classic Rock band.
1-45, CDs played for 1/2 hr (while Elvis sets up).
2-15 Elvis tribute singer, Cliff Castle.
3-15 CDs to 3-45
3.45 to end Heroes a great Tribute Band playing New Wave/Mod/SKA music.
There will also be many stalls from various community groups.
Come along - you'll have a great day.
Roger - 1 July 2009 19:1324820I'd like to say something good about the screen i really would. I was over there in Market Sq the other night. I think Ive probably mentioned this on another thread. That Andy Murray guy was playing on the big screen and myself and daughter BB were eating takeaway fish n chips on a stone bench there. It was about 7pm.
Now BBC got one of its biggest viewing figures in recent times that evening..all agog at the Murray geezer....but this raging fever did not permeate itself into Market Sq. There was me and Briony, 8 drunkish guys in the 40 years age group who had probably just left the Ellie, and then after some minutes wandered off in the direction of the Firkin. On an iron bench behind us were a group of p*ssheads late of Pencester. On the other iron bench, adjacent to the White Lightning imbibers, sat a couple who were looking at the big screen. That was it.
Im failing to see the revolution in social cohesion that this screen was supposed to bring.
Some other good stuff happening though, I will be in the park both days getting the usual pictures of the usual suspects!email: dover7@msn.com - 1 July 2009 19:2624821jumping the gun there paul, it takes while for people to get used to it.
when a big ocassion happens(like on sunday, we hope), then there will be a larger crowd and a police presence.
i think that we sometimes forget that a lot of people have given up on town centres at evening time, once a few popular sporting and musical events are staged, gradually word will get around.
the people that you speak if will soon disappear when crowds start to gather there. - 1 July 2009 20:1824830I agree Howard, looks like we will get a more realistic view on Sunday.
As for the plans outlined by Sheila, it all sounds good. Tennis, strawberries and cream; I'd hope people would love this, much the same as those who watch the event from outside the stadium. - 2 July 2009 00:0924834I still want to know who's got the remote!
Phil West
If at first you don't succeed, use a BIGGER hammer!! - 2 July 2009 03:2924835Howard has it.
- Brian Dixon
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2 July 2009 07:0424839no i have. - 2 July 2009 07:1124840Is that pub still called the Ellie ? have they not put a big T in front of the name yet. They must have known that this screen was planned when they changed its name from the Elephant and Hind.
- 2 July 2009 08:5524847Thanks Sheila, I will go down to market square on sunday to watch the tennis and get the big screen experience
sounds like a great day 
- 2 July 2009 09:0524849Colette darling.
You can share my white lightning if you bring the crisps.
Ian...grass grows by the inches but dies by the feet. - 2 July 2009 09:2024852Ah! Ian, thats the best offer I've had all week, see you there and I'll bring the crisps and even throw in a few nuts, Wayhey!
- 3 July 2009 06:3124903Are they Dover Forum nuts ??
Roger - 3 July 2009 08:5224907Shall we bring the Dover Forum Tough Cookies too?