Dungeness 'Talent' - Snoo Wilson

Snoo Wilson, writer extraordinaire, noted internationally for his plays and script writing (google him for more), lives and creates locally.   He currently has a play running in the old 'Rose Theatre' on the banks of the Thames.  Entitled 'More Light' it is impossible to provide a synopsis but is described as 'a satirical take on the works of Shakespeare'.
My first visit to 'The Rose' or rather what is left of it (built in 1586 and opened in 1587).   Forerunner of the more famous Globe Theatre, also on the banks of the Thames, 'The Rose' does provide an inspirational backdrop to the small and very personal stage - with actors only a few feet in front of the audience.   'More Light'- brilliantly performed by a cast who quite clearly enjoy the flow and rhythm of the 'old way of speaking English' - well worth a visit.
   For more information on 'The Rose' theatre visit www.rosetheatre.org.uk.

Snoo was also the script writer of the recent film, entitled 'Eichmann', filmed in Budapest and Malta in which local girl Tilly O'Neil appeared.

Snow again and Kevin Brown

For the second year running snow at Dungeness.   Definitely must be due to global warming!   Picture is of the gathering clouds on the French coast - just 20 miles away

And Kevin Brown?   One of the UK's foremost and  proficient blues slide guitarists - who just happens to love the desolation, peace, quiet and uniqueness of Dungeness.   In between gigs on Friday night and this afternoon in Rye, Kevin came down for a few hours with Mike Prince - a driving force in keeping the blues alive here in the south east.

Paris

There has always been negative publicity with regards to the suburbs of London being shabby and a disgrace and the first thing travellers (by train particularly) see when they approach the Capital.

Went to Paris by train last Saturday and was taken aback at the degradation one sees on the approach to Guard de Nord - far worse than the approach into south London stations.   And the streets - unclean, tons of leaves from the autumn fallout - in summary - made London quite respectable.   Nothing to with Dungeness I know - just proving the point I can travel unattended the 20 miles to Ashford International rail station!

Willie Richardson

As a confirmation of the respect and popularity of William, the church at Lydd was packed - standing room only.   RIP

William (Willie) Richardson

Flags are at half mast following the sad passing of William (Willie) Richardson, after a long term fight with cancer.   Only 64 he was still active in his business and related council matters until last week.   He will be missed by all who knew him.
Born and bred in Dungeness, William  not only ran a successful fishing and retail business, he was a local and Kent County councillor but probably best remembered for the sterling work with the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution) being attributed with the saving of over 200 lives during his 40 years with the lifeboat service.

It has been a pleasure to know him.   He was always at the end of a telephone if needed and was one of those people who would help anyone out if he could.

There are many tributes in the local newspapers and indeed one on the Lifeboat website - see links for further information on this well liked, well respected family man and ,in the true sense of the word, gentleman.

William's funeral is next Wednesday, 17th November and the family has requested 'no flowers'.   Any donations made will go to the Dungeness (Lifeboat) Crew Fund to purchase a memorial standard in his honour to be located at the Dungeness Lifeboat Station.