tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post7938903842580015221..comments2023-11-03T23:18:25.999+00:00Comments on BIGNEWS MARGATE: Well Done Roger Latchford on Thanets Padlock WeekendTony Flaighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15212662248741515725noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-49836841106158814692009-05-04T20:21:00.000+01:002009-05-04T20:21:00.000+01:00One does feel that Tourism in this area is sadly n...One does feel that Tourism in this area is sadly neglected/promoted. We have millions in London, Kent etc living on our doorstep, but what is there for them to visit especially if it is raining? In Broadstairs over Easter the town was deserted by 5.30pm. We need to encourage people to stay longer rather than just rely on "Day trippers"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-90256471571521050902009-05-04T17:13:00.000+01:002009-05-04T17:13:00.000+01:00The lift at Walpole Bay hasn't worked for ages. No...The lift at Walpole Bay hasn't worked for ages. Not at all this year. Al those assisted living flats on Eastern Esplanade but no beach for you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-20138402453288382492009-05-04T12:27:00.000+01:002009-05-04T12:27:00.000+01:00A couple of years ago on the May Bank Holiday the ...A couple of years ago on the May Bank Holiday the Broadstairs lift was locked up tight (only open weekends until Whitsun, apparently). We had a visitor in a mobility scooter who was, as a result, unable to gain access to the lower promenade since the approach at Louisa Bay is too steep. By contrast when he arrived by train the staff here, on the train and at Victoria couldn't have been more helpful. Get on the beach? No chance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25954340.post-90257669079202765462009-05-04T11:42:00.000+01:002009-05-04T11:42:00.000+01:00They lock all the stuff that should be open and le...They lock all the stuff that should be open and leave open all the stuff that should be closed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com