Dawlish News
The heavenly scent of pinks grown in the Westcountry greeted TV presenter Angela Rippon at the preview day of the Chelsea Flower Show yesterday, writes Sarah Pitt. Angela, an ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society, was presented with Memories, a new scented variety bred at Whetman Pinks in Dawlish in South Devon. It has been shortlisted for "plant of the year" at the flagship Royal Horticultural ...
A Devon town long-associated with violets is to resurrect a tradition centred around the flowers. Dawlish will revive its Violet Ball, an event which started when the popularity of the flowers declined, to raise money for Cancer Research UK and The Strand Centre. In the 1920s and 1930s Dawlish was more famous for its violets than its beaches and many people visiting Dawlish would wear a posy of ...
DAWLISH Art Group has hailed a success its annual spring exhibition. Members of the group held their show in the United Reforms Church in Dawlish between May 1 and 5. The exhibition featured members' works in a variety of media — including watercolour, pastels, acrylics and oils. Lots of visitors from all parts of the country and locals enjoyed the paintings, prints and cards on sale. The newly ...
