General Discussion
There is a notice at the Wildfowl Centre hut referencing this study and pointing people to this on the Teignbridge site. http://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=16999 Incidentally I thought Dawlish derived from Devil Water after the red waters following heavy rain. Seems more appropraite than Black Stream - anyone know for sure?
Based on recommendations I went to Rock n Sole with large orders but twice came away with the wrong food packed. Thankfully Model Fish Cafe re-opened as the much improved Chip Ahoy so we go there now. Even so, a visit to any chip shop is an expensive business these days!
A few days ago Cllr Michael Clayson posted up a PDF of the Town Crier. In it was an article about the Town Manager's role, encouraging people to contact her with ideas, concerns etc with a view to making Dawlish a better place. Why not raise the issue of dredging and the boating with her, sounds like it's her job to pursue such things. Her details are Emma Kay. 07841 ...
Done in May apparently. Shame they can't pool some of the excess water so that it irrigates the lawn during a drought. All that new planting could have been taken care of automatically. http://www.dawlishnewspapers.co.uk/news.cfm?id=14110
As an aside, the cost of living in London is only when it comes to property. Like for like I pay more in council tax, public transport, petrol and water rates down here than I ever did in London. And on the rare occasions I've needed to get a taxi to/from Exeter, it's been as expensive as my old mini cab firm!
I'd forgotten what a seaside town was meant to look like.
Apparently it's scheduled to get two waterings a week for the next 6-8 weeks. I don't pass often enough to know if that's happening but if not call the Teignbridge Open Spaces number on 215851.
It is a shame if the place has upped its game. You can't really blame the pub but sometimes punters need a (friendly) nudge from the bar staff to get them to change the subject. Otherwise, like you, people will steer clear.
They're still working on it and I think it's generally shaping up well, although the plants do look like they could do with a good soaking. So now we have hanging baskets and planted banks - how come, when I read here that the money had run out? Does that mean the wooden rails will be replaced too?
Shag Rock I believe.
