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Hi all, I am a sort of part time Dawlish resident, live in Glos but spend loads of time down there, and am always looking to move down for good. I find Sharifs is the best take out, and the boathouse and mount pleasent for meals. I would like to have a bit of a choice so can you guys recommend local eateries.

Hi my late father was Ken Spear of Third ave, and my gran was Nellie( nee Cotton) Do any of your older members!have any photos of the water polo team and my father, these would be pre and post war. Please contact many thanks Kevin

this guy thinks he's funny

You say the dogs should be wiped out. What about the owners? Simply AWFUL people/

Perhaps Brian is living in the wrong place!!! People do eat!!! Thanks Alex for a more sensible reply

Hello. I'm moving to Dawlish soon and need to rent a room in a shared house/flat. Asap!. Any advice or information welcome. Thanks.

THE Taw and Exmoor branch of the British Naturalists' Association had another successful bird watching trip to the Exe Estuary. Some 79 different species of birds were seen from Dawlish Warren and Powderham round to the RSPB reserve at Bowling Green Marsh in Topsham. There was a large flock of avocets on the Exe, but close-up views were obtained on the River Clyst. Down at Dawlish Warren, the best ...

Our 1 year old black male cat has gone missing from our home in The Strand Dawlish. A reward will be offered for his safe return. Please call 01626 866095 or 07799062337 Any help appreciated

Me and Stumpy had a go in the 'who owns Dawlish' discussion..we still here .. only just !

If you give me an e-mail address, i will send a photo of the portrait,contact me me on above e-mail. [ Tried your email and it doesn't work. ] [ You can email to webmaster@dawlish.com ]

Hi I am currently working out at Clyst Honiton but am desperate to get a part time job (ideally 3 days per week) in Dawlish or somewhere very close by... I am working within the transport industry but my skills are administrative and very customer service orientated. I believe that I would be able to easily adapt to other industries that require a hardworking Girl Friday type. Please contact me ...

If your the person who posted this query and used to do Friday night Kareoke with Budgie,Wellie,Harley,Mark etc Then send us an E-mail as i probably share3d the same nights. Oh and people pull your finger out and start using this site,not a bad one for touching base with ol mates.

To the person posting the query of Kareoke ol times on Friday night at South Devon,if you shared the nights with Wellie,Budgie,Harley,Billy etc post us a mail as i was probably there too.

We are relocating down to Dawlish on 10th February. I am looking for a part time administration position in the area. 9 - 12 hrs per week. CV is available on request. Anything considered. Regards Jan

EXMOUTH is set to miss out on millions of pounds of potential business unless urgent plans are made to exploit the potential of the £7.2 million Exe estuary cycle route, a town transport group has warned. Currently, there is no provision in East Devon District Council's Unlocking Exmouth plans to utilise the 14-mile estuary cycle way. This will open in 2008 and will run from Exmouth to Dawlish ...

Can anyone give me any information on John rashdall ,i believe he was the vicar around 1820? and i have a portrait of him. [ John Rashdall died in 1869, but left a diary containing his evangelical work in Dawlish & the area including Exeter.] [ Do you have a picture you could send to us for our history archives? ]

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thanks for the comment blondie - do you know where it can be found or has it disappeared for evermore?

I work for an environmental charity called Global Action Plan and I am running a community project in the Dawlish area for Dawlish residents called 'Small Change'. The project enables people to look at ways of reducing their water consumption, energy use, and waste in the home, as well as learning about local food providers in Teignbridge. We have already had 4 groups participate in the ...

I am looking for a house in Dawlish, as soon as possible. I have a modest budget, up to £150k approx. I would like 3 bedrooms, a garden and at least on-street parking. I will look at any type of property, regardless of condition. I am currently renting and I am looking to buy as sooon as possible. If you need a quick sale, I am a cash buyer and can move immediately. Tel. (07981) 826 067 ...

Hi, I'm looking to trace an old work colleague of mine who used to live in Dawlish. I believe she had an aunt who lived here. We both worked in London and it would be great if anyone could put me in touch with her. I can be contacted at rooartuk@yahoo.co.uk. Cheers.

We have a lovely spacious room available in our very clean, friendly, comfortable house. The room would be ideal for a non-smoking person or couple. The house is very well located, just off New Kent Road in a nice leafy street and just a 10 minute walk into Elephant & Castle or Borough tube stations - both in Zone 1. It is a three-storey, 6 bedroom house with a fully equipped kitchen including a ...

More than 230 people have taken part in a consultation process, launched a month ago, on the future of four care homes in Devon. Devon County Council's social services is considering closing the homes in Ashburton, Bampton, Cullompton and Dawlish as part of a services review. Social services managers will be at Cullompton Town Council's meeting on Thursday night to debate the plans. There will be ...

Hi everybody! I'm going to work in Dawlish, i'll be there on 16th of January. I would like to know if there is any place i can go to dance salsa, classes or bars. In case there is no place i can do it in Dawlish, Is there any other city close i can do it? Thank you Beatriz

Staff at Dawlish Taxis, The Strand, were subjected to a sickening attack after telling a drunk there was a 30-minute wait for a cab on Boxing Day. The incident left an elderly driver with a deep cut under his right eye. Phone operator Hilary Pincott, a pensioner in her 60s, was punched in the chest and knocked down, and mechanic Paul Collins was struck in the head and chest. Peter Wareham, 71, ...

We are a married couple (mature student/freelance teacher and translator) looking for a flat or house, furnished/unfurnished, to rent in Dawlish. £400-500, long-term rental. From mid March.

A piper who played the bagpipes as the troops went ashore during the D-Day Landings has been honoured in song. Scot Bill Millin, who is now 82, has lived in Dawlish, Devon, for 40 years. Inspired by his musical past, north Devon folk singer Sheelagh Allen has written a tune for him called The Highland Piper. Mr Millin was nicknamed the Mad Piper for going ashore piping the Highland Laddie under ...

2 bedroom semi-detached bungalow on corner plot in quiet residential area.Parking for several vehicles/ caravan/boat. Available February 2006 £525 per month. Long term let preferred.

Sightings of rare wildlife at Dawlish Warren National Nature Reserve are continuing to cause surprises and excitement for bird lovers. Even though it is now late in the year, the exceptional autumn migration is still turning up unusual bird species and site-record breaking bird counts. In addition to the huge numbers of thrushes and finches that passed through in late October, the Teignbridge ...

Cockwood Marshes at Starcross near Dawlish is appealing against a Teignbridge Council enforcement notice. The privately-run fishing ponds were refused consent for an engineering operation to form a new pond for wildlife and fishing.

Dawlish Town have opened up a four-point lead at the top of Division One following a comfortable 3-0 home win over Minehead. The success came on the back of player-manager Chris Myers and his assistant Adam Kerswell being named as the division's joint managers of the month, and was Dawlish's 12th win of what has been an incredible season so far. Goals from Carl Cliff-Brown, Radley Veale and Craig ...

Blue flags are for top beaches, and green flags for the best parks. Now Teignbridge Council has decided to try to achieve the kudos that comes with the green flag award, by entering some its open spaces. The Decoy Country Park at Newton Abbot is the first to be put forward because it already meets most of the criteria. But the footpaths, benches and woods need improving, and the executive ...

Hundreds of commuters faced major delays after a train caught fire as it left Exeter, causing tens of other services to be delayed and cancelled. Passengers spoke of their horror as they smelt diesel fumes and then saw smoke pouring from the outside of the carriage. The driver stopped the 7.40am Glasgow to Plymouth Virgin Train at Starcross and instructed everyone to get off immediately. As ...

Four care homes in Devon may be closed under a review being considered by the county council. The homes are in Ashburton, Bampton, Cullompton and Dawlish. The plans are part of a review in which the council says it wants to move away from traditional residential care to supporting older people at home. The council said no decisions had been taken and that there would be no closures until after ...

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Yet again the Dawlish and Teignmouth Round Table have come up trumps for organised some entertainment for the Kids and Teens of Dawlish. Pretty soon you will see flyers detailing the next event at Dawlish leisure Centre on the 7th January. McFli and Britney tribute bands are appearing and the have an excellent following. Doors open at 6pm Starts at 7pm Ends approximately 9pm Tickets cost ...

About 180 passengers stranded for three hours as severe weather sent waves crashing over their train in Devon are set to be offered a full fare refund. The Glasgow to Penzance Virgin service came to a halt at about 1730 GMT on Friday after huge waves caused damage to tracks near Dawlish in Devon. The train was towed into Dawlish station at about 2110 GMT. A Virgin trains spokesman said letters ...

Toolstation Western League Division One leaders Dawlish Town will be hoping to secure a place in the semi-finals of the Devon St Luke's Bowl tonight as they travel to Premier Division side Barnstaple Town (7.45pm), writes Nathan Woolford. Having excelled themselves in the last round with a 1-0 win over Torquay United at Plainmoor, the Seasiders will now be looking to take their awesome league form ...

Businesses from Torbay and South Devon were among nearly 200 which attracted huge interest when they attended the largest and one of the longest-running business-to-business events of its kind in the UK. The Business South West forum, held at the Westpoint Arena, Exeter, also attracted nearly 3,500 visitors over two days, most of whom were leading decision-makers within their organisations. Among ...

Carl Cliff-Brown netted twice as Dawlish Town shot to the top of the Division One table with a 2-0 win over Odd Down. Dawlish started the day behind inactive leaders Portishead and knew a win would put them top. And with four games in hand over their promotion rivals, things are looking good for Town boss Chris Myers. "We are in a strong position now and it's down to playing the right sort of ...