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Manor House, 10:00 to 14:00 A few tables left, only £5 contact alison@dawlish.gov. uk come along on the day, bargains to be had
News about the next service to remember a Dawlish serviceman who gave his life during World War One. A series of services are being held on the 100th anniversary of each death. George John Pessell will be remembered on Thursday 16th April St Agatha’s Church, commencing at 12 noon George Pessell was a regular serviceman, serving in the Royal Navy from 1902. He died at home ...
Thank you very much everyone for the kind comments. I really appreciate them, and I know Bob does too. I am very proud of the work the team of town councillors has done over the last four years. Most of the objectives we set have been achieved. The council is running smoothly with reduced operating costs. This meant we could find the cash needed for public priorities like dredging the ...
Further thoughts - there always seems a nice crowd at the Mount Pleasant pub in the Warren, the Marine Tavern has some fun local nights, as does the Legion. The Brunswick is where it all happens - if you don't mind it a bit loud sometimes. Run by a nice local family who know just about everyone.
You might like to pop into the Snooky Trust shop on Queen Street. It's run by a lovely lady called Caz. Her husband is called Luke and he is well connected into the local music scene. Several bands are based in Dawlish. Have you thought about getting involved with the Dawlish Air Show. They're a lively bunch and it would be a good way to meet some really fun people. They have a website ...
Thanks Lynne - it will be interesting to see As for the bulk of your post - if true, isn't that more of a reason to not support any of them? If we can't expect truth then is it really a democracy or just a game of bluff for oligarchs? It's very dis-spiriting.
@Lynne I wonder how they handle this in countries like Germany where post election deal making is part of the ordinary fabric of democracy? How much information do voters get before hand about what sort of compromises might be offered in the negotiation room? If I get time, I will investigate - perhaps you might feel like doing the same, given your interest in the topic. ...
There is a fundamental misunderstanding between Dorian and Margaret. I hope if I help to unravel it, all concerned will feel they can leave this argument in the past. The December dates that Dorian refers to above are actually for meetings of a sub-committee set up to prepare the draft budget. Margaret was not a member of that sub-committee. She was not expected to attend (Although all ...
If it helps, substitute the word promise for guarantee. The point remains valid that in an age of coalition we need to have more information from parties than their own policies, we need to understand where the points of difference will sit in coalition negotiations if we are to exercise any democratic control over the formation of a government.
My worry is what happened 5 years ago . If we had a LibDem MP we'd still have had the past 5 years. Nothing would have been achieved. Vote LibDem and get Cameron Osbourne would have been the outcome. If we are to live in an age of Coalition we need more information up front from the parties about what they will be doing on May 8th. The Lib Dems have been a party of government for 5 ...
