howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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we always see vistors taking pics on the ferry of the cliffs when close to dover, i thought i would do the same thing on my last trip across.
you can see why people are so impressed, especially if it is the first time they have seen them.
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Lovely snaps of the famous White Cliffs.
But it beggars the question whats the second thing the visitors see?
Marek
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We live in an area with such fabulous natural beauty. We should cherish it.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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they do get a nice view of the cliffs when they leave the eastern docks.
the problem is then the subway followed by the boarded up fountain and fallow plant troughs.
Keith Sansum1
- Location: london
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yep,
boarded up /closed shops
castle street area
area around priory station
blimey i could go on for ever
so will stop there
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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have to disagree keith, we have more open shops than most towns nowadays.
there is decay, my beef is with the market square bit,costs hardly any money to open the fountains and plant the troughs.
we have big money well spent on the promenade and the station, just needs the smaller things to be done well.
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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howard
it's hard not to be negative,
i would love to see a thriving town centre, where people don't have to go out of dover to get what they need.
obviously in todays climate this isn't going to change sometime soon
the flowers in folkestone/hythe/sandgate look lovely
just a small touch but looks good
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Guest 670- Registered: 23 Apr 2008
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How negative, what about our beautiful new fencing the wonderful locals sitting outside Wetherspoons, proudly displaying their knowledge of the English language, the social gatherings in Pencester Gardens where the dog lovers love to meet and exchange pleasantries. Langdon Cliffs and the Western Heights both well know for doggies of a different kind at night.
Oh we have so much to offer not forgetting the block of ex council flats on the seafront which were modelled on those built in the old E.Germany and Poland.
Not all is as positive though for we have a collection of a number of ancient relics we can't even give away, they're called the Dover District Councillors.
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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that is my point keith, you rightly mention folkestone, sandgate and hythe.
the first two i saw last week, the array was stunning.
both towns were a riot of organised colour.
maybe we should ask the volunteer who does st mary's church to get down to market square?
Howard is right - it is the detail that counts. It isn't always about throwing money at things as much as about planning and using resources wisely. That, and making life Hell for the rogue landlords..........
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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thankyou howard
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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don't get me on rogue landlords bern, was treated to a visit to a dangerous house today that our taxes pay the rent to a multi millionaire.
no further details of course, i wouldn't mess with this man and his friends.
Keith Sansum1- Location: london
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just walk down the folkestone road bottom end any day say no more
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Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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There are some disgraceful landords, not just in the Priory area.
Money is easy for them, because no matter how bad the accommodation is, many from Eastern Europe still feel it is better than what they had back home.
Many English people don't complain very much either, although last year I had cause to visit a house in Clarendon Place where maggots were coming through the ground - and it was owned by a well known family of property owners/developers here.
If it was easy and cheap to find out who the landlords are, then we could contact them and enforce standards.
You can look at some houses and easily see which are rented and which are owner-occupied. The trouble is there are so many of them, it would take a long time and cost a lot of money.
Last week members of the Priory Forum walked the two alleyways between Malvern and Belgrave to assess the state of them in readiness for a clean-up; you couldn't believe how some people live.
Roger
Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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Spent the morning down the Cruise Terminal working and walked from Dover to St Margarets this afternoon,stunning day with probably the best views in the Country,saw His Royal Highness King Barry of Dover and the lovely Collette down the docks and this afternoon saw some of Marek's old friends at the Lighthouse.
Marek give you a clue Scottish and the Angling club
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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John
Cliff Evans?
Marek
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Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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Actually Cliff wasnt there his Mrs was with the fomer bingo caller!
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Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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and his wife
If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!
Guest 645- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Cliff was on the Admiralty Pier today. His wifes name is Sheena.
Marek
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Guest 660- Registered: 14 Mar 2008
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Yes I know Sheena she was a commuter for quite a while and hey speak highly of you,don't know why,they always keep me updated on the happenings in Jersey
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