The sculpture is a full size white spitfire made from a special type of paper developed at the former Buckland Paper Mill in Dover. The Dove of Peace symbolises heroism, individualism and belief, and self-preservation, fear and the shattering of young lives. 

The opening times are:

• Friday, 3 April between 11am and 1pm
• Monday, 18th May between 5-7.30pm at the Port of Dover’s Annual Consultative Meeting
• Parking will be FREE in the cruise terminal car park

Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover, said: “This is a fantastic opportunity for the community to view an impressive artwork and showcase the newly refurbished CT1 in all its former glory.”

The installation of the Dove of Peace is part of the Port of Dover’s commitment to commemorating both World War I and II.  The Cruise Terminal 1 building, which hosted the event, played a significant role as a staging post during both world wars for troops leaving to fight and returning home, and actually saw troops and supplies heading to the Western Front as its first passengers.

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Notes to Editors

• Photograph show sculptor, Anthony Heywood, with the Dove of Peace.

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The weekend of races began with the first ever Port of Dover Kids Mile on Friday afternoon. Amidst the sunshine, local children flexed their legs on the Prince of Wales Pier, a fitting way to mark the long contribution of the Pier to the public enjoyment of Dover seafront and a key location for the future regeneration of Dover that will be enjoyed by the next generation of Dovorians.

The wet conditions on Saturday and Sunday did not dampen spirits and over 180 runners competed in all-inclusive races over the two days.  Of special note, Stephen McAllister and Mark Fox completed all four events with Stephen even winning the marathon on Saturday, and on Sunday Steve Edwards achieved his 600th sub 3.30 marathon finishing second overall and Beth Taylor-Jones ran her 100th marathon finishing as second lady.

Tim Waggott, Chief Executive for the Port of Dover says:

“We talk about working hard to keep Dover, the Port and the UK economy moving.  Well Dover was certainly moving on the seafront as the runners completed their races this weekend. 

The Festival showcased Dover and its hospitality and was an example of how Dover should be seen as a place of opportunity to achieve something exceptional within a supportive community.  The Prince of Wales Pier will close later this year as the regeneration of the waterfront moves forward.  What more fitting way to mark the start of something incredible for Dover as we transform Dover together with our customers and community.”

The Festival raised funds for a very worthy cause, the Brathay Trust, to help improve the life chances of children and young people.  Over £3,000 was raised during the course of the weekend.

Event organiser and Port of Dover staff member, Karen Webber, says:

“It was a great weekend all round, particularly as it was for such a great cause. The multi-lap nature of the course on Dover seafront created a friendly atmosphere for everyone involved. The fantastic bespoke medals also helped to make the Port of Dover Race Festival a unique event.  I hope that those who competed will return in the future to see how the waterfront is changing as the Port revives the Western Docks.”

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Notes to Editor:

• The Port of Dover Race Weekend race results and the Port of Dover Kids Mile race results can be found here: http://www.doverport.co.uk/csr/racefestival2015/
• For photos of Dover Race Weekend 2015, visit Port of Dover’s dedicated Flicker account.
• Set against the iconic back-drop of the country’s famous White Cliffs and magnificent Dover Castle, the event compromised of multi-looped courses from the eastern end of the seafront along to the west and to the end of the Prince of Wales Pier. Offering runners views of a busy harbour and beach, the 2015 course was also the last time that runners would be able race along the Pier in its current form ahead of changes planned under Dover Western Docks Revival. 
• Dover Race festival Weekend comes under the umbrella of the Port’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) agenda.
• Brathay Trust is a charity with the mission to improve the life chances of children and young people.
• Visit www.brathay.org.uk  for more info To find out more about the Port’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), visit www.doverport.co.uk/csr  

Kids Mile:

1.   Archie Jones – 6:24

2.   Reef Page – 6:28

3.   Oliver Clayton – 6:37

Marathon Day 1:

1.   Stephan McAllister – 3:05:05 (men’s gold)

2.   Joe Hawkins – 3:06:52 (men’s silver)

3.   Eamonn Cashin – 3.14.27 (men’s bronze)

1.   Janet Cobby – 4.02.59 (woman’s gold)

2.   Katharine Ganly – 4.04.55 (woman’s silver)

3.   Mandy Harley – 4.08.07 (woman’s bronze)

Half Marathon:

1.   Ben McGhee 1:27:05 (men’s gold)

2.   Gary Barnes – 1.34.08 (men’s silver)

3.   Stephen House – 1.40.19 (men’s bronze)

1.   Tina McGreal – 2.00.42 (woman’s gold)

2.   Donna Law – 2.01.11 (woman’s silver)

3.   Angharad Thomas – 2.06.53 (woman’s bronze)

Marathon Day 2:

1.   Joe Hawkins – 3:21:32 (men’s gold)

2.   Steve Edwards – 3:29:06 (men’s silver)

3.   Paul Allen – 3:42:10 (men’s bronze)

1.  Sharron Toms – 3.51.18 (woman’s gold)

2.  Beth Taylor-Jones – 4.09.58 (woman’s silver)

3.  Emily Hannon – 4.34.19 (woman’s bronze)

10KM Race:

1.   Paul Hayes – 40:44 (men’s gold)

2.   Fraser McCallum – 40:46 (men’s silver)

3.   Mark Beaman – 41:42 (men’s bronze)

1.  Catherine Garner – 47.21 (woman’s gold)

2.  Rebecca Dyer – 47.35 (woman’s silver)

3.  Barbara Buczek – 47.41 (woman’s bronze)

The Port of Dover is now entering its ninth year as the major sponsor of Young Enterprise in the district.  The Port’s Finance Director, Shaun Pottage, was guest speaker and also presented the trophies, certificates and a cheque to the winning company for £250.

Representing one of the four competing Dover district school companies, Horizon won the Dover Area Final with its innovative up-cycling glass bottle lights as part of its initiative Earth&Co. The company also won the awards for best innovation and best trade stand.

‘Eminence’ from Dover Grammar School for Girls won the award for best report and ‘Bright Ideas’ from Dover College won the award for best presentation. 

Shaun Pottage, Finance Director, Port of Dover, says:

“As the continuing major sponsor of Young Enterprise in Dover District, we wholeheartedly believe in helping to develop the skills of local young people in order that they can succeed in business after education. The Port of Dover is working to create a culture of enterprise in our local community, making Dover a place of opportunity when we all play our part to create a better future for us all.”

Trudie Hartridge, East Kent Area Manager, Young Enterprise says:

“The Awards highlighted how the Young Enterprise Company Programme can inspire young people to become the entrepreneurs of tomorrow and help them develop practical business skills while they are still at school. The Company Programme is a great platform for students to develop their skills such as confidence, teamwork and resilience and interact with their local business community along the way.”

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Note to Editors:

• The Port of Dover is the long standing major sponsor of the business education charity Young Enterprise, providing funding and mentoring and chairing the Dover Area Board.
• Young Enterprise is part of the Port’s YES (Youth Engagement Scheme) initiative:
  • Working to improve the skills of local young people
  • Supporting our work to develop local skills that match opportunities of a growing port.
  • Enhancing the skills of local young people and fostering the next generation of local people who will keep the town, Port and UK economy moving.
• The event took place on 24 March at Sir Roger Manwood’s School, Sandwich.
• Pictures show a) the winning company ‘Horizon’ with Shaun Pottage – Port of Dover, with the cheque to the winning company for £250.  b) ‘Horizion’ and with Business Advisors, Steve Rawlings & Lesley Knox (right to left) – Port of Dover
• The schools from the district which took part included Dover College, Astor College, Dover Grammar School for Girls and Sir Roger Manwood’s School,

Over the Easter period from Good Friday through to Easter Monday, the Port will welcome around 40,000 cars and 2,000 coaches as they take a convenient ferry to access the motorways of France, Belgium and the Netherlands for that special holiday break. It will not only be day trippers taking advantage of the shortest route between the UK and France, but also families heading out across Europe even as a far as Italy and Spain for sun, sea and shopping.

The cross-Channel route has fewer restrictions than any other form of transport with the benefit of taking your vehicle from Dover to either Calais or Dunkirk in order to relax and enjoy the local treats of northern France, explore historic towns in Belgium or simply head further east and south to the attractions of Germany or even the French Riviera.

The great advantage of choosing from the excellent choice of frequent ferry services from the Port of Dover is that you do not have to suffer the pain of excess baggage charges and can bring back those holiday souvenirs with peace of mind. Add to this the comfortable 90 minute sea journey with a range of food and drinks on board and a place to rest and it is hard not to think of a reason to use a ferry from Dover to get into the heart of Europe.

Barbara Buczek, General Manager – Business Development, Port of Dover, says:

“This Easter, Dover ferry passengers will find a quality service and a dedicated team creating the perfect start to their Easter holidays. Dover offers customers a flexible and convenient way of crossing the Channel and is well placed for those travelling to Northern France, Belgium, Holland and beyond. Customers can rest assured that the Port of Dover will be working hard with its ferry partners to keep the Port and its customers moving into Easter.”

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Notes to Editors

• The Port handles 13 million passengers, 2.4 million freight vehicles and £100 billion of UK/European trade.
• Customers are advised to contact their chosen ferry operator before travelling and consult the Port of Dover website for the latest information.

Taking place along Dover’s award-winning esplanade, this year’s event will take place on Saturday, 25 July. Now in its third year, the Port of Dover Community Regatta is facilitated by the Port of Dover. The Port is extremely grateful for the continued support of the Dover District Community Safety Partnership and is delighted that Dover Town Council has also come on board to work with the Port and its partners for the benefit of the local community.

During the day, the free family Regatta will feature the popular Dover District Community Safety Day, an impressive classic car display, a new bike show, an entertainment stage throughout the day, family activities along the whole of the seafront and on the water, and a spectacular aerobatic display by the world renowned Blades.

The evening event, in association with Dover Town Council, will provide a wide range of entertainment both on the stage and along the promenade with details to follow over the next few months. The fireworks, sponsored by local Dover restaurant Cullins Yard, will close the Regatta in style and light up our beautiful harbour.

Allison Burton, Town Clerk, Dover Town Council, said: “Dover Town Council is very happy to provide the evening entertainment building up to the firework finale of the Dover Regatta, one of the most important events in the town’s summer programme.”

Tim Waggott, Chief Executive, Port of Dover said: “Last year’s event was a great day for Dover and the reality behind our vision of bringing the Port and its community together to celebrate a shared maritime heritage.   The Port of Dover Community Regatta is now a flagship event for Dover and we are committed, along with our partners, to putting on an even bigger and better event that help make Dover the place to visit, live, work and enjoy.

“It is a case of working hard to keep the traffic, Dover and the UK economy moving so that we can also enjoy our fantastic seafront together and celebrate the Port’s place at the heart of the community. We look forward to seeing you!”

Back by popular demand will be the ‘Dover Port Dash’ tournament, which will see teams race across the harbour in ‘Thames Cutters’ pitting their wits against the waves and challenging their fitness in a bid to raise money for two local charities, the RNLI and a community-elected charity, soon to be revealed.

There are places for 14 adult mixed teams and 14 junior mixed crews. Teams will comprise six rowers plus a cox.  Entry will be free to the junior teams.  So the call is well and truly out to all aspiring Dashers, to get their teams together, get practicing and get set to join in all the fun!

Nadeem Aziz, Chairman of the Dover District Community Safety Partnership and Chief Executive of Dover District Council said: “The Port of Dover Community Regatta promises to be a great day out for the family, and provides an excellent opportunity to showcase to the community what we are all doing to make our district an even safer place to live, work and visit.”

Further event details are to be announced in due course but in the meantime please register your interest in taking part in the Dover Port Dash by emailing Alyson Hudson at PODCommunityRegatta@doverport.co.uk, visiting our Facebook page or tweeting us on Twitter.

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Notes to Editors

• The Port of Dover Community Regatta is facilitated by the Port of Dover and is supported by Dover District Community Safety Partnership and Dover Town Council.
• The Blades are a leading display team of former Red Arrow pilots, renowned for their cutting-edge display and breath-taking aerobatics.

A member of the Discover Ferries industry body, the Port of Dover is committed to supporting its major ferry customers – P&O Ferries, DFDS Seaways and MyFerryLink – in helping to promote the great customer service and benefits of ferry travel available from the Port.

This year, National Ferry Fortnight is promoting the advantages of ‘Ferry Freedom,’ encouraging consumers and their families to experience the ease, value and flexibility of ferry travel.

Barbara Buczek, General Manager – Business Development, Port of Dover, says:

“National Ferry Fortnight continues to grow year-on-year as the benefits of ferry travel continue to be recognised.  It is vital we get behind this campaign, highlighting why the Port, together with its ferry partners, represents the best way of crossing the Channel.  I am sure that there will be some great offers to further entice customers to return to Dover once again and experience the freedom of ferry travel.”

The big advantages of crossing the Channel by ferry include the ability to move freely on-board, enjoying the quality cuisine, entertainment and shopping options as well as the freedom of open-deck fresh air while enjoying the sea views.

Of course there are also some great onward break destinations, aided by the advantage of no luggage limitations or surcharges. Once passengers disembark, they have the freedom of exploring new places in the comfort of their own vehicle with the bonus of being able to bring bicycles along for the ride.

Central to the campaign will be a series of enticing promotional offers on ferry routes from Dover, which will be promoted on www.discoverferries.com.

Bill Gibbons, Discover Ferries Director, says:

“We are delighted to have the Port of Dover, the largest Ferry Port as a member and supporting National Ferry Fortnight. Our three Ferry companies based in Dover will all have special offers and this is the best time to book your holiday for 2015. Go to our website – DiscoverFerries.com.”

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Notes to Editors

• Discover Ferries is a promotional campaign to increase the awareness and profile of travel by ferry to the continent, Ireland and around the UK. Thirteen major ferry companies belong to the campaign and their activities include roundtables with high profile media, press office activity, promotion of www.discoverferries.com, submitting regular press releases highlighting reasons to travel by ferry, and the highly successful and well-established National Ferry Fortnight (2 – 15 March 2015).
• Visit www.nationalferryfortnight.co.uk for some great ferry offers available to book during the fortnight.

The students met General Manager – Strategy and Risk Management, Tim Godden, Cargo and Cruise Operations Manager, Mark Punton, and Quality Manager, Anthony Trilsbach to discuss how the Port of Dover is undergoing major development whilst delivering record volumes of freight traffic as the economy continues to grow.

The group visited Dover Cargo Terminal to understand the Port’s fresh produce operations and the competitive dynamics of the industry. The visit highlighted the opportunity of the Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) development, which includes developing a new cargo terminal and port centric distribution facility. A visit was also made to Terminal Control, the nerve centre of the landside ferry operation, in order to see first-hand how the Port of Dover handles £100 billion of trade each year on behalf of the Nation.

Timothy Godden, General Manager – Strategy & Risk Management, Port of Dover, says: “It is great to see the students gain an understanding of how the Port of Dover is vital to the UK economy and European logistics chain. I am greatly encouraged that the postgraduates clearly see the benefits of our vision for the future to the Port, to Dover and the UK.

Professor Salhi, Director of the Centre for Logistics and Heuristic Optimisation and Dr Wassan, the Director of Studies of the M.Sc. Logistic degree, from the Kent Business School (KBS) says:

“We are extremely grateful to the team at the Port of Dover for offering our students the opportunity to experience first-hand the sheer scale of operations at Dover and how the Port successfully meets the logistical challenges of such a busy port.” 

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Notes to Editor:

• Picture: Tim Godden, General Manager – Strategy and Risk Management, Port of Dover and Professor Salhi, Director of the Centre for Logistics and Heuristic, with Kent Business School students at Harbour House.
• Kent Business School, part of the University of Kent, is a leading business school with global connections.
• MSc Logistics and Supply Chain Management programme is designed for high-calibre graduates from science, engineering, and business and management disciplines, seeking to gain experience to work at all levels of the company, from operational to the strategic level. It is delivered by world-class, research-active staff, who are also members of the Centre for Logistics and Heuristic Optimisation.
• DWDR represents a major opportunity acting as a catalyst for the regeneration of Dover with the potential to create over 600 new jobs, safeguard 140 jobs, develop a new cargo terminal and port centric distribution facility, protect long term port capacity and transform Dover Waterfront.

Situated on Dover’s seafront esplanade, the suite will be an opportunity to highlight the ongoing progress of the Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) and provide a platform for the local community and prospective developers to engage with the Port.

Hosted by the Dover Harbour Board, the reception was attended by members of the Port and Community Forum (PCF) and gave PCF representatives an opportunity to meet some of the DWDR team and see the many initial works which have already started including the demolition of the Western Docks fast ferry berth and the demolition of some redundant structures.

Tim Waggott said he was thrilled to open the suite up to the local community and prospective developers:

“I am genuinely excited with the opening and believe it represents a further step forward in the regeneration of Dover. The opening of the Marketing Suite demonstrates clear ongoing momentum for Dover Western Docks Revival that will bring the town and the port closer together. This project will bring potential new businesses to the area and offer exciting opportunities for everyone in Dover.”

Open every Wednesday afternoon, the DWDR Marketing Suite will allow the public to drop-in and discover how the developments are progressing.  It will also give the opportunity for the local members of the community to speak to the DWDR team.

Derek Leach, Chairman of the Port and Community Forum (PCF), said:

“The Port of Dover has made a real commitment of taking the development of a shared vision for Dover Western Docks Revival to the next stage. With the launch of the DWDR Marketing Suite, we are very excited to see the Port of Dover make an even greater contribution to Dover, its community and the local area.”

The Dover Western Docks Revival would see the redevelopment of the Western Docks and creation of more than 600 quality jobs involved in the handling of fresh produce and other cargo logistics activity for customers using the Port.  The vision will provide an opportunity to kick start regeneration of the local area and create inward investment opportunities. 

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Notes to Editor:

• Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) Marketing Suite opens to the public on 11th March, 2015 and will be open every Wednesday afternoon from 2pm – 5pm.
• Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) Marketing Suite is located next to the Royal Cinque Ports Yacht Club on Dover’s seafront esplanade – 3 Waterloo Crescent, Dover, Kent CT16 1LA.
• DWDR represents a major opportunity acting as a catalyst for regeneration of Dover with the potential to create over 600 new jobs, safeguard 140 jobs, develop a new cargo terminal and port centric distribution facility, protect long term port capacity and transform the Waterfront.
• Image 1 – Tim Waggott, Chief Executive of the Port of Dover and George Jenkins OBE, Chairman of Dover Harbour Board (right to left) cutting the ribbon.
• Image 2 – Steve Rawlings, Senior Port Development Manager, Port of Dover and George Jenkins OBE, Chairman of Dover Harbour Board (right to left) cutting the DWDR cake.