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Well there we are...Ive reined the headline in a smidgen but made the letters bigger to balance things out... lol!... so hopefully all sides happy now.

But seriously though it is all more than a tad disappointing and this latest news is equally disappointing. I was in the audience that night last november when Cameron made that speech of hope. He launched Roger as the new Business Support Manager and illustrated a plan of action that impressed the audience no end. It all looked very good, very hopeful. The speech can still be found Page 8 of our ALL RECENT FEATURES( in fact there are 2 features on the evening there). The new line up of the Chamber executives was impressive too.

Was chatting afterwards with the guys in the audience that evening and the response was thus
" at last we seem to have something in place thats going to make a real difference"

Sadly now most of the personnel from the evening in question have dispersed.

19 August 2010 at 6:27 am

 

barry

dover forum is a magazine so any new features on the front page have to be embellished to catch public gaze.
we are a small town so any new story has to be "stretched" to its full worth.
a quick look at the news stands in smiths proves that people like a headline.

18 August 2010 at 7:27 pm

 

That is a rather dramatic headline PaulB from something fairly straightforward and quite above board.

Alan has been a valued and highly professional member of the Board and his insight, experience and expertese will not easily be replaced. Nevertheless we still have a strong Board of prominent and experienced people.

Good to see that Alan is participating on the forum so his insights will be shared by a wider range of people in future.

This is my opportunity as well to publicly thank Alan for all that he has done for the Board and for Dover and to wish him well and for great success in the future in both his personal and business life.

18 August 2010 at 5:54 pm

 

Hello Mr Shirley, I've been to Australia, Adelaide. Lovely city and suburbs! You state that you envisage vigorous and energetic debate on the Forum. Here is one good topic worth debating: the introduction of port-tolls in all British ports - which would include Dover - and the sharing of these revenues among national Treasury, Council, District and Town Councils.
If achieved, and providing the port-toll were a sufficient and fair sum, Dover's Councils would not need any Government grant to fund their budgets, and would still have a lot more money at disposal than is now the case! The same would aply to all Councils in Britain with a commercial port.

It would be something like motorway and tunnel tolls in most European countries, which we do not have in Britain. Hence no-one in Europe would complain, as it would be fair.

18 August 2010 at 4:56 pm

 

As you can see in the posts on the members page I did bring Lord Pearson to Dover and he did meet the C/C in the TOWN hall,I have never thank them for turning up that morning so will do it now.It was good for them to meet up with him so Mr Shirley thank you and the C/C for that.We need the C/C but it does need more support and funding both from the Town and DDC +more members , I would like to join myself but I do not have a business so I would not be much good to them.

18 August 2010 at 4:51 pm

 

Well, I am not sure that this news is worthy of a front page entry but that is for others to decide.

My contribution to the Chamber allowed me to meet some high calibre individuals on the Board and I regret that I cannot continue in that role. The Chamber is and should remain a driving force for change in this area as commercial acumen is often a shortfall in public life.

Falling on swords does not apply at all to my departure by the way Paul, but I recognise your enthusiasm for poetic license.

Quite rightly, the Chamber took a collective decision to refrain from making public comment regarding events of the last 4 or 5 months whilst others felt inclined to make public comment, often inaccurately. However, I will be correcting the public record as a private individual in the near future.

My interest and support for Dover is undiminished despite my business demands elsewhere. I anticipate vigorous and energetic debate on the Forum in the future but will never be drawn into a street fight. Integrity and honesty are in abundance at the Chamber and although I no longer represent that body, any comments I make will be on the same foundation.

18 August 2010 at 1:57 pm

 

bit of bombshell there, barry will be sitting on his own at this rate.

will be interesting to hear alan's side of the story, will be of great interest to our members.

18 August 2010 at 12:38 pm

 

Ghd,Glad you found us now please become a member and then you can post on the members page great to see the Doverforum is going out around the world.You can also email me at anytime victormatcham@yahoo.com or Skpe me,I already use that and talking to family in the USA

17 August 2010 at 10:00 am

 

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17 August 2010 at 9:17 am

 

Was a real pleasure to meet such a down to earth lady and a brave one at that, had a lengthy chat and laugh that she had taken the long way round across the Channel.
So good luck to her for all she is doing towards the Huntingtons Disease Association.

16 August 2010 at 5:25 pm

 

Many thanks for that info Andy, have now amended the copy above.

16 August 2010 at 4:05 pm

 

The man in the photo with Jackie Cobell is her husband and No 1 Fan Dave.

16 August 2010 at 1:12 pm

 

Colette we may still be able to get them up in due course under a Regatta Phase II feature.. if it isnt all too delayed.

16 August 2010 at 11:55 am

 

What an inspiration Jackie Cobell is to all of us! Puts a whole new meaning to 'everything is possible'

Had a great set of photos for the front page of a number of you forumites enjoying the Regatta but alas our email is down so couldn't get them across to PaulB. C'est la vie!

16 August 2010 at 11:38 am

 

We had agreat day on Saturday on the front,I am away at this time in Horly and useing a lap top so can not log into the memberspage to send a post but I will be back in the morning .The fireworks were good and we had a lot of good food from the stores.V

15 August 2010 at 4:44 pm

 

Yes a great day yesterday at the Regatta. It was good to meet everyone down there and Victoria enjoyed helping out at one of the stands. The photo of David and Kay is lovely Ian - thanks for that. Won't be down at the seafront today as the Hannent clan are getting together with David and Kay at the helm.

15 August 2010 at 9:12 am

 

Great day at the Regatta today despite the weather - well done to all involved - the firework display was I believe the best yet for the Regatta so well done to the organisers for putting on such a great show - particularly like the use of the water fireworks which reflected beautifully on the calm sea.

15 August 2010 at 1:01 am

 

You have to say David looks the part .I have to attend a function on Thusday however gents it is after six so no grand hats .

14 August 2010 at 10:18 pm

 

great photo indeed from ian. our deputy mayor is resplendent in his chain of office.

a vote of thanks to argos must be the order of the day.

14 August 2010 at 8:33 pm

 

Ah! Thanks Ian, Just as I thought, you got a better photo than mine! David's sister's name is Kay Hersov and she is a delightful lady. Have just got back from a trip to Le Touquet so I was pleased to make it to the Regatta today. Was great to see so many forumites enjoying themselves. It was buzzing down there with lots of very interesting stalls.

14 August 2010 at 8:22 pm

 

What a lovely photo of David and his beautiful sister :)

Wish I could have been at the Regatta today.

14 August 2010 at 6:12 pm

 

All bright and cheerful picture`s above Paul and Ian, somewhat different to when I was down there earlier. The difference a blue sky and sunshine makes.

14 August 2010 at 5:32 pm

 

My wife and I was down there at 0900hrs till 1400hrs saw afew members down there Roger and his wife,Howard, Colin, Andy and the members of the London Rd forum,alot of food outlets etc it is very good just like it is each year we are going back soon for the fireworks .The weather is not that bad lots to see and lots to eat so get down there tonight and in the morning tomorrow.

14 August 2010 at 4:23 pm

 

the forecast for this afternoon is for sun, not so good for tomorrow.

14 August 2010 at 10:58 am

 

MARK
Thats such a lovely comment

14 August 2010 at 7:25 am

 

Thanks Howard , i dont crack any kind of nuts with my eyelids tho , Mels the mad one im quiet and shy , thats why i love her with all my heart .

13 August 2010 at 10:04 am

 

Wow thanks Stevie im very flattered and Howard Marks a softy really.

12 August 2010 at 9:31 pm

 

sadly stevie, she is spoken for by mad mark.

not met him but told he is mildly psychotic, cracks walnuts with his eyelids.

12 August 2010 at 9:04 pm

 

Sounds like the forum drinks will be fun for the members. Please boys get me a picture of Melissa for us guys as she sounds like my type of girl. Im a fan of hers for sure

12 August 2010 at 8:22 pm

 

thanks for info richard, i was told that it was the second largest crane ship, mind you that is different from being the biggest lift.

9 August 2010 at 5:55 pm

 

SAIPEM 7000 It's going to the "castor" field in Columbia i believe. Holds the record for the vessel with the deepest draught and the biggest single lift. My back of the fag packet calculation says that it could lift in one go 200,000 people or about 7 times the population of Dover.

I was on P&O Calais to Dover and crossed just aft of it on Thursday.

9 August 2010 at 5:47 pm

 

Nice pictures Colin, they remind me of my shreaded wheat lol! Not many people realise that we are surrounded by beautiful countryside in all directions, Kent, the Garden of England.

9 August 2010 at 11:22 am

 

SUE
Sadly as you say the human race is at faukt for a lot of our woes.

ignorance a sad fact of life.

but hopefully this will change.

8 August 2010 at 11:17 am

 

It is the way some people go on talking down Dover .Time to talk up our wonderful District .Wherever you go there is bound to be certain areas that need a lick of paint .Dover District is made up of many rural areas ,three towns Deal,Sandwich and Dover Dont forget Aylesham .Some parts of Aylesham are very good .Denton Shepherdswell,Wingham etc .
Not all rotten apples .I saw the chap yesterday who threw his bus ticket on the floor .I will not forget his face .People like him throwing litter makes me sick .The other day I was in Dover quite early not a piece of litter to be seen .I bet by mid day it was a different story .

8 August 2010 at 11:07 am

 

SUE
An then you have all the hills at western heights walk fotr miles
beautiful countryside

8 August 2010 at 11:00 am

 

Great pictures of the countryside.

7 August 2010 at 10:06 pm

 

Within less than a quarter of a mile River opens up to country side .You can go up Crabble Lane ,Minnis Lane .Chilton Avenue and there you have it wonderful country side .I nearly forgot Cowper Road.

7 August 2010 at 9:14 pm

 

quite right bern the rural photos from colin are excellent, would be a great location for a sprawling housing estate.

7 August 2010 at 8:44 pm

 

As always, perfect pics from Colin. We do under-rate our rural side here in Dover - it was one of the factors that drew us when we moved here 12 years ago, among other things.

7 August 2010 at 8:17 pm

 

That is one BIG crane. Great pic there PaulB.

7 August 2010 at 10:05 am