Bob's Comments on Margate

[porterm]

Hi all,

Did anyone hear about Bob Geldof's comments regarding his opinion of the current state of Margate on the local BBC news a couple of nights ago? Apparently he called the place "ugly". Their cameras showed quite a few graffiti-attacked places around the area, however no mention of Dreamland was made (or any images shown). Possibly that could have been a good thing in its present standing.

Martin

PS I thought I'd catch a few people out by the subject title I chose here (thought a few might have thought it referred to this site's other rather infamous Bob!)

[EAS]

And where is 'our' Bob - maybe in reality it is Mr G...

[uvegotmale2000]

maybe he is bugging someone else's site now

[Alan]

Too cold for Bob, he stays locked-up inside with no computer so goes to bed.


Come back soon Bob we miss you.

[vince69619]

Na

[porterm]

Hello all,

I thought this post might have caused some reactions.

EAS - yes, it did cross my mind too that our Bob may indeed have been Sir B G also. Food for thought I guess; I think some of us have felt that we could possibly smell a rat for some time now.

(Just to ruin my attempt at some humour, for our non-UK visitors, maybe I should explain that Sir G used to front a pop/punk band called The Boomtown Rats back in the 70's/80's).

Martin

PS I thought we could do with some light relief in the off-season.

[EAS]

I did a google Bob Geldof Margate - lots of hits!

The BBC site has the video clip still available also.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/player/nol/newsid ... =1&bbcws=1


Maybe all publicity is good publicity?

http://news.independent.co.uk/uk/this_b ... 350903.ece

[Gary]

Perhaps Mr G wouldn't mind me directing him to the Save Dreamland Campaign and saying:

"Give us your money.. now.."

Gary

[porterm]

I like you style Gary! - and thanks for posting the actual BBC clip EAS.

I guess the controversy continues.

Martin

[Jim Douglas Jr.]

Oh, we Don't Like Monday's here, either.

[zamfir]

Bob Geldof didn't seem to hate Dreamland that much when I saw him in the park on a previous visit.

As far as I recall, his picture was in the Go Kart station for a good while after that day.

Perhaps he could invite good old Bono down to stage a concert with him in the Dreamland cinema.... Dream Aid? lol

[Bob]

Hi all,

Did anyone hear about Bob Geldof's comments regarding his opinion of the current state of Margate on the local BBC news a couple of nights ago? Apparently he called the place "ugly". Their cameras showed quite a few graffiti-attacked places around the area, however no mention of Dreamland was made (or any images shown). Possibly that could have been a good thing in its present standing.

Martin

PS I thought I'd catch a few people out by the subject title I chose here (thought a few might have thought it referred to this site's other rather infamous Bob!)

I dont's think any sensible person can disagee. Margate is indeed a dirty run down town. If anyone thinks they will turn the town around based on a small fairground then they are very deluded indeed. Sadly though I think the majority of posters are that deluded.

Whilst tourism may play a small part in Margates future it will be an insignificant part and to focus only on that is a very grave mistake.

At the moment Margate is pretty much a town of retired people and immigrants and asylum seekers. What Margat badly needs is proper jobs and not the few casual jobs a faireground will bring.

[Susan]

Yet again I find myself responding to Bob, despite my best intentions to ignore him.

In response to his points, repeated on another thread, I find most offensive his remarks in respect of immigrants and asylum seekers and they should have no place on this forum. Just because someone originates from another country does not mean they will not become valuable, hardworking, members of the community of Margate, giving the town the vibrancy that comes with a multi-cultural community. We also have to remember the, usually English, landlords who are making a very good living from providing accommodation and the businesses that benefit from their custom..

He also refers to retirees in a similar disparaging way but we need to put this in context, I too have mentioned this at meetings but very much about the planning arrangements, loss of hotels and maybe a drain on statutory services; with regard to the business community it is recognised that the grey pound is now where a lot of money is and they are very likely to shop nearer home and use other local facilities. They also have children and grandchildren who will want to visit them at their seaside home and be entertained in town. The hotel situation is beginning to improve in Thanet and we hear of the new one on the Prospect site convenient to all the Thanet towns.

As usual he goes on about the state of Margate, yes there is a problem with the High Street, brought on because of the Westwood development and common across the island. I too find it sad to see the boarded up shops and no it doesn't look pleasant but that is not the same thing as being dirty. Just sitting back and moaning will not help anyone and there is a will to look forward and we now find that all the stakeholders, ourselves included, are working hard to develop a better future and I probably speak for all campaign members when I suggest that Dreamland can be at the hub of this, sadly it will take a little time.

Finally Bob how many times do we have to tell you, the world's first Heritage Amusement Park and all that goes with it is NOT a little fairground. Like others on the site I have defended your right to an opinion but at least take the trouble to be accurate in your description of the thing you are criticising.

[EAS]

So Bob - when were you last in Margate? You never answer that question...

[uvegotmale2000]

Hi all,

Did anyone hear about Bob Geldof's comments regarding his opinion of the current state of Margate on the local BBC news a couple of nights ago? Apparently he called the place "ugly". Their cameras showed quite a few graffiti-attacked places around the area, however no mention of Dreamland was made (or any images shown). Possibly that could have been a good thing in its present standing.

Martin

PS I thought I'd catch a few people out by the subject title I chose here (thought a few might have thought it referred to this site's other rather infamous Bob!)

I dont's think any sensible person can disagee. Margate is indeed a dirty run down town. If anyone thinks they will turn the town around based on a small fairground then they are very deluded indeed. Sadly though I think the majority of posters are that deluded.

Whilst tourism may play a small part in Margates future it will be an insignificant part and to focus only on that is a very grave mistake.

At the moment Margate is pretty much a town of retired people and immigrants and asylum seekers. What Margat badly needs is proper jobs and not the few casual jobs a faireground will bring.

ah so thats why bob posts loads of inaccurate posts he talking about MARGAT not margate lol


ps bob southend has asylum seekers too and many thousands of older people there,doesnt stop southend being a nice place,so why would they make margate any different

most of them are hard workers and contribute to this country,meanwhile you dont