General Discussion
I could use a Daily Mail to line the litter tray but the cat won't go near it, even when it's on fire.
Anyone know if it will be a casual re-opening or will the press be out in force filming the fanfare?
My cat's asked if he can have Elvis's address before the curfew starts.
Indeed Clive, I read they manufacture handrails on oil rigs - lighter material than metal and won't rust in the North Sea. So it could even withstand a few more Dawlish storms!
That's what the new railway footbridge is made from - a replica of the old one, but in corrosion-resistant thermoplastic. Made by a company in Plymouth. Can't say I particularly like the footbridge but can't complain if it's indistinguishable from the original and maintenance free.
Green might be consistent but matching the viaduct to stench pipes feels like the tail wagging the dog! Maybe the viaduct could have the same base colour as the station and blend with the sea but be brightened up with the colours of whatever design was settled on - black swans etc. There'll never be a consensus on what it should be but at least most of us agree it needs improving. By the ...
@ken I will if you will. richard.bland@teignbridge.gov.uk Conservation Officer Teignbridge District Council Forde House Brunel Road Newton Abbot TQ12 4XX
Clive, it's the same in Dawlish, only certain parts of the beach allow dogs in the summer. I'm a responsible dog owner and am alert to others leaving mess in case anyone think it's me. I've yet to come across anyone not clearing up, though of course it's more likely to happen when no one's looking. Same with the yellow polystyrene takeaway cartons and lager cans that surface overnight.
Yes, being by the sea was the main attraction, but then there's also the phenomenal countryside - whichever way I drive in, I see stunning vistas - Powderham, Mamhead, Luscombe, Ashcombe, Teign Estuary. We're blessed to have all this on our doorstep which is why I don't like to see parts of the town looking run down. Leatash said tourists don't notice rusty railings etc, I disagree. We'd ...
Clive, are you from the Ministry of Good ideas? What a shame you don't live in Dawlish, your input is very constructive. We have a Town Centre Manager, it's sounds like just the sort of thing she might organise. Thanks very much.
