We’ve been contacted by a lady inVancouver Island, Canada, who has a picture of her Grandmother that was taken in 1917.  Here is the picture with the pier in the background and I’m looking for any information about which pier it could be.

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Tickets to this fabulous gig can be obtained from the box office at Cromer Pier Pavilion Theatre and they can be contacted on 01263 512495.

The night promises to feature all of the Bon Jovi classics such as Livin’ On a Prayer and You Give Love a Bad Name and these will be belted out by the bands lead singer Tony. Tony has been performing as a tribute act for 10 years and has made many TV and Movie appearances.

For more details about the band and their current gig schedule check out their official website at http://www.jonbyjovi.com

The official website details the full events and competitions as well as entry froms. Walton-on-the-Naze Carnival Official Website

If you’re in the area to see the pier then why not take a detour and see this family friendly event.

Since the original Queens Pier article of 2009/10 things have moved on (slowly.)
In May 2010 Tynwald approved (only one vote against)the inital report and permitted the outlay of funds on design work etc., for “De Minimis.” This was promptly re-names SAPS (Safety and Protection Scheme) and work progressed to the application for Registered Building consent for the works. (Registered Building is the Manx equiv. of Listed).
After years of silence and sitting on their hands, Ramsey Town Commissioners objected to this consent. Happily however the Inspector ignored them and the works were approved.
In April Tynwald then approved, by a much tighter margin, the expenditure of the required £1.8m.
Contracts were signed and the work has now commenced. After a disgraceful 18 years of neglect the Pier is being made safe. More on our website. www.queenspier.org

Samantha’s article can be seen at the following link : Fly-by video: Designs for Clevedon Pier and the Royal Pier Hotel

It will be interesting to see how well these plans are developed to protect the piers Grade I listing.

What are peoples thoughts on these plans and how they will effect the outlook of the pier?

Just thought you might like an update in relation to the most recent phase of works being carried out at Clacton Pier. It has now been 21 months since the Clacton pier company bought Clacton pier from the previous owners the Harrison family.

In that time many changes and improvements have been made, we have seen the former cokney pride pub completely overhauled and redeveloped as the Boardwalk Bar, the addition of the ocean diner restaurant and burger express take away. There has been the introduction of various guest rides over the last two seasons and of course the addition of that famous landmark helter skelter, the feasibility of adding a major new ride attraction is being explored in time for this season, The amusement arcade has seen some massive investment and is now arguably the best amusement arcade offering in the town.

Probably the most exciting development taking place in time for the 2011 season is the new 10 pin bowling development which is at the time of writing in the process of being built. “The Lanes” is due to open in time for Easter 2011 and will be directly linked to all of the pier attractions especially the bar and amusement arcade. The owners are committed to making the pier a year round attraction and with the addition of this new facility hope to provide both the local community and tourists a fantastic new and much needed all weather entertainment alternative.

Visit  and relax in their refurbished Cafe.

To celebrate the launch of our twitter account we are going to give away 2 copies of the paper back book Lancashire’s Seaside Piers by Martin Easdown.  A review on the book can be found by clicking here!

To be in with a chance to win all you need to do is to follow us and retweet the following:

Win a fantastic book on Lancashire Piers by following @thepierUK details at http://bit.ly/c5wJQx

Draw will take place on Monday 5th April 2010

John Sisk where responsible for delivering a modern, state of the art structure which is due to open in the summer of 2010.

Featuring a stunning new pavilion the Grand Pier could be know as the Grander Pier!

Kerry Michael who is the owner of the Grand Pier commented – “Having overcome the initial shock and despair of losing the Pavilion, we went through difficult process of obtaining all the necessary permissions and now finally, we are in the exciting phase where we can see the building taking shape every day. The internal fit out begins next week and we can’t wait for the day it opens.”

Paul Wilson, MD at Sisk’s admitted that the environment and location posed a unique set of challenges for the builing firm as they battled with the sea and weather whilst working on the project.