Guest 653- Registered: 13 Mar 2008
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I like Tom's poetry more.
Roger
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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As I said the farmer got money for nothing good luck to him I would have done the same.
Guest 790- Registered: 15 Oct 2012
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Its true to say that there was never going to be a risk of any future development on that particular section of cliffs but now, with the National Trust having ownership it not only safeguards the cliffs from any future threat but also will allow more people to enjoy the stunning views. Before any of you cynics say "well they could before" bare in mind the less able bodied that couldn't manage to walk that far. Now the National Trust owns that section of the cliffs they can put bench seating, better paths and fencing there. Look at the bigger picture and embrace the fact that the cliffs are in safe hands to be preserved for future generations. Besides, if you owned the land could you honestly say you wouldn't have taken the money!!
howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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welcome to the forum gillian, good point about disabled access.
Guest 696- Registered: 31 Mar 2010
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The National Trust have done a very good favour to Dover and the Nation.
It also goes to show how our White Cliffs are considered of utmost importance to the Country.
Not to forget that the White Cliffs extend 8 miles East and 8 miles West of Dover.
Guest 790- Registered: 15 Oct 2012
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#24 Thankyou Howard
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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They also go down Eastbourne and France and the Isle of Wight, etc, etc !!
Been nice knowing you :)
Guest 790- Registered: 15 Oct 2012
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Yes Paul they do but why is that relevant when were talking about the "White Cliffs of Dover", Dover being the operative word.
Guest 649- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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They were always safe,but we needed the N/T up there in the first place to stop what was going on,so we can not have it both ways.Its done and dusted now so we will move on.
Guest 651- Registered: 12 Mar 2008
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Just referring back to the Town Council debarcle
Been nice knowing you :)
Brian Dixon
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now which dover are we talking about,there are several.
Guest 790- Registered: 15 Oct 2012
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howard mcsweeney1- Location: Dover
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it may have been a debacle paul but it gave us a lot of mileage and fun on here.
ray is only now coming off his medication after breaking the news.
Guest 688- Registered: 16 Jul 2009
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Dr Bob also said;"I am very pleased that by enabling the National Trust to meet their target early, we have played a part in ensuring that ( Dover,sic) , an internationally renowned element of the UK's history and identity, will remain a national treasure for the enjoyment of all."
God bless him,allegedly.
Guest 696- Registered: 31 Mar 2010
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DHB's donation doesn't seem to have gone down well with the DPPT supporters.
Although the donation to the National Trust and the DHB Port privatisation bid are quite unrelated.
Guest 715- Registered: 9 Jun 2011
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Nice trolling Alexander
Audere est facere.
Guest 698- Registered: 28 May 2010
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You are right on both counts Alex. The issue is that DHB have always said their hands are tied and they can not spend a penny piece outside the port and have used that restriction to justify not putting any investment into the town. We feel they can't have it both ways.
I'm an optimist. But I'm an optimist who takes my raincoat - Harold Wilson
Guest 688- Registered: 16 Jul 2009
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Again,Alexander of Kent,you seek to mislead and misrepresent.You conflate wanting the best for the town and community with DPPT membership,even though that is a worthy and honourable scheme and seems to want exactly that.I am free to give my support to those that,in my belief,will do justice to the town and the community,which consistently the current Dover Harbour Board regime has failed to do.I hope Alexander you can say the same thing
Keith Sansum1
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John
you recall our little chat???? lol
in that you advised the only option was that of the DHB bid at this time and all efforts should be concentrated on that
which i'm sure most posters agree on.
There are a number of posters not over happy with some aspects of the peoples port proposal for a future date
and that is down to you and that body to convince them at some later stage.
My biggest fear reading into some posts from peoples port supporters is that divisions will open up, and we will end up with a hospital saga where no one wins, and an even bigger fear, the DHB gets its way by default.
ALL POSTS ARE MY OWN PERSONAL VIEWS
Guest 688- Registered: 16 Jul 2009
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Hi Keith,
that is why we must have a unity of purpose at this time.This issue must transcend party political allegiance or personal prejudice.Historically the Port and the town are indivisible,the Charter of 1606 was just a remit to a group of individuals to manage the Port in the name of the wider community.The Port, as is the town,is yours,my children's ,Alexander's ,in fact every Dovorians.It should not be just a financial vehicle for a small number of current vested interests.We must try to reclaim what is rightfully the community's ,by birth right,before it is to late.