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01/03/2009, 10:34 AM Seadog Joined on 05/03/2007 Posts 605 Re: Amusement Arcade for Sidmouth  Ian Woolger wrote:  Little cherub wrote: I can see the arguments for both sides but a cautionary tale - many years ago I worked in a leisure centre in Cornwall. Part of that enterprise was an amusement arcade. If ever there was a magnet for undesirables that was it. The worst case? We were descended upon by 100+ Hells Angels who appeared charming and polite during the day. In fact, they were researching the site and that night returned and 'did the place over' clearing off with cash, cigarettes ... anything they could lay their hands on. Certainly that's worst case scenario and, with luck, nothing like that will ever happen in Sidmouth but there's nowt so blind as them that don't want to see'. 1. I am sure, that Sidmouth has no need to fear an ingress of "Hells Angel" biker gangs, intent on rape and pillage. I would be more concerned about an ingress of "alloy stick wielding ramblers"! 2. The arcade owners have a living to make and I think you will be surprised at the type of customer base the arcade attracts. Ian   1. That only happens during 'Folk Week'.   2. We'll be keeping our eyes open for the expected influx of 'middle aged women'.    Report

04/03/2009, 11:19 AM Seadog Joined on 05/03/2007 Posts 605 Re: Amusement Arcade for Sidmouth It looks as though the finishing touches are being put to the decor - the slotties will be installed soon. I see that the premises are going to be called Dove Gaming - and that a sign just inside the door is advertising gaming machines with a £500 jackpot.      Report

04/03/2009, 7:53 PM Ian Woolger Joined on 09/09/2008 Budleigh Salterton Posts 211 Re: Amusement Arcade for Sidmouth Then it "Will" be over 18's only as far as I am aware... It is criminal to steal a purse, daring to steal a fortune, a mark of greatness to steal a crown. The blame diminishes as the guilt increases    Report

05/03/2009, 12:06 PM Local Yocal Joined on 01/04/2008 Devon Posts 172 Re: Gaming Den for Sidmouth Yes - there was never any doubt that the application was for the premises to be used by over 18s. Perhaps the original header for this thread was a bit misleading.    Report

10/03/2009, 2:11 PM Local Yocal Joined on 01/04/2008 Devon Posts 172 Re: Dove Gaming open for business. Well - the signs are up, the window is tastefully dressed and Dove Gaming is open for business today. No 'middle aged women' in sight yet though.    Report

10/03/2009, 3:52 PM Seadog Joined on 05/03/2007 Posts 605 Re: Dove Gaming open for business. No ceremony then with local councillors cutting the ribbon ??      Report

19/04/2009, 12:55 PM clothilde Joined on 19/04/2009 Posts 1 Re: Dove Gaming open for business. I am a middle-aged woman but unfortunately now living abroad. Could you please let me know when the 100 Hell's Angels are due to arrive so that I can book my holiday in Sidmouth for that period? I do remember going in the Dove several times many years ago and as I recall the bar was about the same size as a living room. I can't imagine how all us bored housewives, biker boys plus machines are going to fit in - but I am looking forward to it.    Report

20/04/2009, 5:16 PM Seadog Joined on 05/03/2007 Posts 605 Re: Dove Gaming open for business.  clothilde wrote: I am a middle-aged woman but unfortunately now living abroad. Could you please let me know when the 100 Hell's Angels are due to arrive so that I can book my holiday in Sidmouth for that period? I do remember going in the Dove several times many years ago and as I recall the bar was about the same size as a living room. I can't imagine how all us bored housewives, biker boys plus machines are going to fit in - but I am looking forward to it.   The only wheels that 'burn up' the esplanade now are mobility scooters. As far as Hell's Angels are concerned - I can only keep an eye on the booking diary at the Belmont to see if we can get some advance warning and let you know.      Report

06/10/2009, 10:51 AM Local Yocal Joined on 01/04/2008 Devon Posts 172 Re: Dove Gaming = no problems so far. Well the place has been open for over 6 months now - society has not plummeted into oblivion and there have been no riots outside of the premises. I wonder if all those that objected to the application with stories of 'social disaster' and warnings of 'organised crime' feel that they went a tad over the top?    Report

30/01/2010, 12:26 PM Local Yocal Joined on 01/04/2008 Devon Posts 172 Re: Dove Gaming = 3 Lemons..... Contrary to what the 'objectors' would have led us to believe, there have been no riots or evidence of 'broken Britain' outside of 'Dove Gaming'. Infact its' been so quiet they haven't made any money and are 'selling up'.    Report

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