Guest 648- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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The relocated VIC to Dover Musuem was officially opened today by myself and the Deputy Mayor of Dover .A good crowd were in attendance.
Guest 715- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
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Did Vic go willingly
Audere est facere.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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i saw the mayoral limousine earlier parked down the side of barclays bank and just assumed that the mayor was taking her library books back.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Mr Martin sir good one,
But to be true,I do not go to any events anymore,and keep myself to myself.Just siting back and doing my council work.
but your joke was agood one keep them coming.
Guest 640- Registered: 21 Apr 2007
- Posts: 7,819
Here is a press release from the councils on this one DDC and DTC.
Many thanks to them for the info
Glad it went well Sue, wasnt able to attend myself yesterday so no pictures alas.
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DOVER VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE -
A WARM WELCOME FROM THE HEART OF THE TOWN
Dover Visitor Information Centre is extending a warm welcome to residents and visitors from its new location in the heart of the town, within Dover Museum, in the Market Square, and partners joined together to celebrate the official opening today.
The new-look VIC follows close partnership working and investment by Dover District Council and Dover Town Council to deliver a brand new centre for visitors and local residents at this key central location in the town.
Extending out into the Museum arcade, a glass box has been formed around the existing archways of the listed original 1848 façade. This has provided a new fully accessible area for the VIC, as part of the extended Museum space.
Dover VIC is recognised as an 'Official Partner' by Visit England for its commitment to customer care and the visitor experience. The friendly and knowledgeable staff provide accurate and impartial key information to all visitors to Dover and White Cliffs Country.
The official launch took place today (Monday 24 September) and included speeches by key representatives, and a ribbon cutting by Cllr Sue Nicholas, Chairman of Dover District Council, and Deputy Town Mayor Cllr Ronnie Philpott.
Cllr Kit Smith, DDC Cabinet Member for Skills, Training and External Relations said: "The 'i' brand is recognised and trusted throughout the world and by working together, the District and Town Councils are providing a world class visitor information service. This represents a significant investment in the future of the area, and we are very pleased to be able to open this new centre."
Cllr Sue Jones, Chairman of the Town Council Community & Services Committee said: "It has been a long road to get the VIC where it needs to be, delivering all the services it has in the past, but with an enhanced shop and knock on benefit for the Museum, in the heart of Dover. It just shows what can be done if there is the collective will to do it."
The VIC provides a valuable resource for local residents and visitors. You can book travel tickets and get information on local days out, you can also take the opportunity to visit the shop or see Dover Museum and its exhibits.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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more signs out there now.
this for people coming from gaol lane.
Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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Hope both the VIC and the Museum benefit from this and I wish them both well.
There are many facilities that I'm sure the residents here don't know about; from booking hotels around the country - and abroad and theatre tickets, to Ferries and coaches - as well as local hotels and guest houses.
Roger
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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I do like the new look to the museum/TIC - nice bright and airy, and more welcoming to visitors
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 683- Registered: 11 Feb 2009
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Well I have waited for it to bed in and all teething problems to be ironed out but I still do not see any decent signage to alert visitors to this facility. The Museum signage is bold and clear but, unless you walk up to it, there are no indications that this building also houses the Visitor Information Centre. I do not understand why what should be an invaluable service is not being promoted for visitors to see.
Brian Dixon
- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
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i wonderd why there was a heavy pressance there at 0900 this morning,looked like they where clearing the local inhibitants with cans of super strength larger.
Guest 693- Registered: 12 Nov 2009
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Vic in the museum? Had all sorts of strange mental pictures flitting through my head for a minute, then. Not all of them pleasant, I have to add....does anyone have Tim Burton's phone number?
True friends stab you in the front.
Guest 703- Registered: 30 Jul 2010
- Posts: 2,096
We went to
The Beaney in Canterbury yesterday, lots going on so well worth a visit, and FREE TO ALL!
It also houses (their words) Canterbury's Tourist Information Centre
Guest 683- Registered: 11 Feb 2009
- Posts: 1,052
Nearly a year on and the VIC or TIC is still lacking proper signage to grab the attention of anyone new to the town. It should be plain from any point in the Market Square as to what it is but instead there are a collection of small signs that do not immediately engage interest. Why the reluctance to promote the centre?
Brian Dixon- Location: Dover
- Registered: 23 Sep 2008
- Posts: 23,940
and it might help if it opened at 0830,instead of 0930/1000 am like they are now.
