Dawlish News
A "first class" Devon postmaster is celebrating after reaching an incredible milestone. Roger Honey has officially been at the helm of Exeter Road Post Office in Dawlish for 50 years. But he has been involved in the branch for even longer than that since it was bought by his family in October 1962, with mum Eileen acting as postmaster for the first 12 years.
A derelict landmark cafe on the coast path between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren has been reincarnated as a new refreshment stop in tribute to a beloved springer spaniel. Buddy’s at Red Rock opened on February 7 after months of work to renovate the dilapidated building.
TWO iconic events have been scrapped from this year’s Dawlish Celebrates Carnival due to South West Water’s extensive work in the town. It’s A Knockout, which has been run for more than 50 years, and the Pram Race, one of only a few such events in the country, will not be part of this summer’s carnival line-up, it has been announced.
A long-running battle to save one of the best historic buildings in Dawlish has been given renewed hope now that the crumbling Grade II listed property has been bought by a new owner. The Old Vicarage in Weech Road was deemed to be in a 'critical' state four years ago but it has continued to be left in its dilapidated state.
AN APPRENTICE from Dawlish has described how valuable his experience has been. Matthew Sluman is an apprentice engineering technician with South West Water which has been celebrating the range of its apprentices across the company’s teams as part of National Apprentice Week.
BOWLS players in Dawlish have been given the keys to their clubhouse for a bargain £1 a year. Dawlish Marina Bowling Club has a new 28-year lease on its base at Sandy Lane for less than the price of a loaf of bread a year.
AHEAD of work starting on South West Water’s major scheme in Dawlish, questions are being asked about the possible affect on the town’s Conservation Area status. Resident Graham Tapper has written to Teignbridge Council asking why it has had no involvement in the project.
VOLUNTEERS keeping Dawlish clean have received a welcome boost. Dawlish Against Plastic has been handed a £500 donation from a housebuilding firm to help keep Dawlish beaches clean. Formed in 2019, Dawlish Against Plastic established regular beach cleans across the town and to reduce plastic waste.
NEWTON Abbot MP Martin Wrigley has resigned his seat on Dawlish Town Council. Mr Wrigley, who was elected as MP for the Newton Abbot constituency last year, held the North East ward seat for 10 years and served as Mayor.
Dawlish Chamber of Trade and Commerce launched a Small Business Academy on Monday (February 10) to help local entrepreneurs develop and grow. Businesses from around Dawlish and beyond can book sessions covering everything from marketing to human resources.