Another One Missing?
Dungeness lifeboat was launched just after ten this morning after flip flops found at waters edge. Search for possible missing person still ongoing together with the air sea rescue helicopter from...
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Fish Hut/Snack Shack wants to expand!
The success of the local ‘Fish Hut/ snack Shack’, run by the local Thomas family (Lee and Kelly Smith) goes from strength to strength and is now looking to expand their fayre. ‘We would like to sell...
View ArticleStorm Force Angus
Now copying the U.S. we are naming our storms – and yesterday (November 20th) was the first this year and called Angus. Yes it rained and the wind was quite strong and it did cause a little havoc...
View ArticleHouse of the Year 2016 – Another Dungeness ‘Shack’ Shortlisted
Dungeness new build house ‘North VAT’ has been shortlisted for the Channel Four ‘Grand Designs’ RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) ‘House of the Year 2016’. THURSDAYS 9pm to 10pm and repeated...
View ArticleTsunami Threat????!!!!!!!!
Headline scare stories say that underwater movements off the coast of Norway could bring 60 foot waves to the area and demands are being made for the protection of the power station. Protection of the...
View ArticleSnack Shack Shortlisted for Award
The ‘Snack Shack’ – situated on the beach, owned and operated by Kenny Thomas and family, has been shortlisted in the ‘Best Coastal Fish Restaurant of The Year Awards’. The fact that it is in the open...
View ArticleCampers
There seem to be more and more overnight campers on the beach, flagrantly ignoring the, very polite, notices to refrain from so doing. The general public seem to forget Dungeness is a private estate...
View ArticleGood Knees Required
Good knees are required for some light house work locally. In the lighthouse! Weekly cleaning during the ‘open’ season’ and minor odd jobs as and when they are needed. With over 160 steps to the top...
View ArticleDungeness RNLI Lifeboat – Awards and Reward
A couple of items, recently reviewed, regarding the Lifeboat that I feel need shouting about:- The first being a celebration of the 90 years of service by two stalwarts of the station. Judith...
View ArticleRNLI – DIARY NOTE – 12th NOVEMBER 2017
The annual Lifeboat Christmas Craft Fayre will be held from 10am until 4pm on Sunday 12th November – at the Lifeboat Station. Various craft stalls, tea and coffee and,probably, irresistible cakes – all...
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RNLI – THEN AND NOW
And the Year was…….? Sorry do not know who to credit but following – Judith Richardson CHRISTMAS FAYRE – SUNDAY 12th NOVEMBER [See image gallery at www.dungeness.org.uk] Dungeness Lifeboat...
View ArticleGood Knees Required
Good knees are required for some light house work locally. In the lighthouse! Weekly cleaning during the ‘open’ season’ and minor odd jobs as and when they are needed. With over 160 steps to the top...
View ArticleDungeness RNLI Lifeboat – Awards and Reward
A couple of items, recently reviewed, regarding the Lifeboat that I feel need shouting about:- The first being a celebration of the 90 years of service by two stalwarts of the station. Judith...
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RNLI – THEN AND NOW
CHRISTMAS FAYRE – SUNDAY 12th NOVEMBER Dungeness Lifeboat Station in Kent guards the Channel from Folkestone to Rye Bay and was the first to receive the RNLI Shannon class lifeboat. The Morrell was...
View ArticleGarden Cottage – a New Life
Currently under a little renovation is Garden Cottage. Situated just inside the estate gates plans for a demolition and complete rebuild were denied in 2016 and after a couple of years negotiation...
View ArticleFacebook ‘Dungeness Then and Now’
The Facebook group ‘Dungeness Then and Now’ is attracting more and more pics of yesteryear – now with over 1700 subscribers. Its good to see previously unpublished photos of the past appearing and...
View ArticleFacebook ‘Dungeness Then and Now 3’
Seems Facebook ‘Dungeness Then and Now’ not creating their own website. Still visit them though! M
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Polish Memorial Service Planned
In April a small service is being planned, by the local British Legion, at the memorial site for two Polish Pilots shot down over Dungeness in April 1941. It had been hoped to arrange a similar...
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Then and Now
Who said the properties wouldn’t last? Then, sold for £160 in 1952. Resold (to me ) in March 1972 for £750 and now look at it after some sympathetic renovation – in keeping with the area of course....
View ArticlePolish Memorial Service
The local branch of the Royal British Legion (RBL) have confirmed that arrangements have been made to honour the two young Polish Air Force Spitfire pilots, who lost their lives at Dungeness on April...
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