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As things concerning the railway are topical at the moment I thought it appropriate to post this. http://www.discoveringbritain.org/walks/region/south-west-england/south-devon-railway.html There's an article about 'our' railway line on page 17 of this week's Dawlish Post. Here's an extract: "The railway line between Exeter and Newton Abbot is being highlighted by a national body as ...

Red and blue as I write this. Take a look at it from Lea Mount or somewhere of similar height above sea level.

Just had the Dawlish Diamond pushed through the door and see that on the front cover is a full page advert for Jack Sprat's in The Strand . As not everyone who reads this website gets the D/D I thought I'd do my bit to help get more people into Dawlish town centre by putting on here some of the info in the advert. Christmas menu - Five courses for £19.95. Book a festive gathering of ...

The Apple Fair @TheAppleFair A fun family day of events and activities to celebrate South Devon’s apple harvest! Coming to Magelake, Broadclyst, and Dawlish Lawns Sunday 28th October 11am-4pm in October half term Devon · http://facebook.com/TheAppleFair

Take a look at the article on page 8 "Cash Boost Will Help Traders Promote Town" in this week's Dawlish Gazette and you'll see there's a competition to win a luxury christmas hamper. All you have to do is come up with a two or three word slogan and a logo for the town which will be used in advertising material promoting Dawlish as a place to visit. Details of how to enter, a ...

Bill Millin
10 Oct 2012

Perhaps we should have a statue of him in Dawlish? Here is an extract of a letter published in today's Gazette. The author complains about the money spent on the recently erected signposts in the town centre and then says: "In my opinion money would be better spent on a statue to our famous past resident Bill Millin, of D-Day Landings fame, as well as film and book mentions. Wonderful sites ...

Just thought I'd post this now, some two months in advance, in case anyone reading this posting:  1) doesn't know about the Dawlish Christmas Market and can therefore make a note of the date and/or 2) would like to have a stall at it. http://www.dawlishcarnival.co.uk/?q=About%20the%20Christmas%20Market

BBC Spotlight ITV Westcountry News

8 Oct 2012

@chef- do you think any of the local tv news outlets might be interested in your video?

and here are some Christmas vacancies with Debenhams in Torquay and Exeter http://search.debenhams-jobs.com/vacancylist.cfm?start=1