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Dungeness – A Way of Life!
Dungeness – A Way of Life' is a short film made some time ago and posted up on Utube by Chris Searson. It features Doreen Thomas reminiscing on her life here interspersed with footage of the local area. Once you select … Continue reading
Petition for 3rd nuclear power station
There was a shortlist of a dozen or so areas that could be considered for nuclear power expansion. Dungeness was on the list, at the behest of EDF Energy back in April 2009 but when the government released details of … Continue reading
Dungeness Street Art
Well not actually in Dungeness but off the High Street in New Romney. German artist Elizabeth Wecks has a display of paintings entitled ’Flowers of Dungeness’ and on the opposite wall are scenes from the Romney Marsh, including a couple of atmospheric … Continue reading
174 plus 12
There are 174 steps up a spiral staircase plus 12 vertical to reach the top of the new lighthouse where, courtesy of Trinity House and the assistance of roving engineer Paul and his new apprentice Darren, I managed to co-erse … Continue reading
Fresh Daily Fish – The Plaice to Go
With now only 4 fishing boats left operating from Dungeness the opportunity to purchase fish straight off the boats is becoming more difficult. However two boats owned by the local family business of Kenny and June Thomas, with matriarch Doreen in … Continue reading
BBC 1 ’999′ Award for Lifeboat Crewman
BBC 1, in celebrating 75 years of the '999' memergency service number, made the 2012 award to Dungeness Lifeboat crewman Gary Clark in recognition of his role in the rescue of a yacht on Janaury 2nd this year. In very … Continue reading
More Properties for Sale
Two more properties are up for sale in the region of £230,000.00 to £250,000.00 and £280,000.00 to £300,000.00 for the second – both with estate agents Walds in New Romney High Street (01797 363745) – mention this website!!! I haven't … Continue reading
Barrier Control
For the past 18 months or so thoughts have been given to controlling and or charging the general public to visit Dungeness – which is, after all, a private estate. Immediate thoughts were to have some sort of barrier control … Continue reading
Filming and Photo shoots
There is a new website for those interested in photo shoots at Dungeness and budding or established film makers. www.dungenesstrust.co.uk This site is solely for those wishing to make use of the area and provides frequently asked questions (FAQ's) and … Continue reading
B&B For Sale
The established 'Pluto' bed and breakfast establishment is on the market for around £250,000.00. Originally a pumping house for the fuel supply to France during the war, disguised as a cafe, the extended building offers three good B&B rooms together … Continue reading