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A Dawlish café reopened today (Wednesday 14 September) after changing its name and redecorating its interior. The Queen Street establishment, formerly known as No.1 Café, is now Woody's Café. See more... https://dawlish.nub.news/news/local-news/new-look-for-dawlish-cafe-150291?utm_campaign=website&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_medium=email

Dawlish Town Council has invited as many people as would like to do so to join the mayor of Dawlish, Cllr Lisa Mayne, at the bandstand on the Lawn at 7.55pm on Sunday in readiness for the silence at 8pm. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/dawlish-honours-late-queen-564078

Network Rail has announced the programme of construction of the new and bigger sea wall has reached another major milestone. The first section of new sea wall – which runs for 360 metres along Marine Parade south west of Dawlish station – was completed in July 2020. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/latest-phase-of-sea-wall-completed-562297

"Hello Mum, I've smashed my phone so text me on my new number". This is a common scam and the number given is 07459 209709, originating from 07925 686638 .

Three local organisations were presented with 'Outstanding With Loneliness' (OWL) awards at a town council meeting this week for their efforts to reduce loneliness in the area. Representatives from Swish Housekeeping Services, Dawlish and District U3A, and The Swan Inn accepted the awards on Monday (5 September). Read more... ...

Thank you Ma'am for being a wonderful monarch. May you rest in peace.

In the last fortnight, Teignbridge experienced sewage discharges across its coastline, in Teignmouth , Dawlish and Holcombe as well as many other beaches and swimming spots across Devon. Read more... https://www.teignmouth-today.co.uk/news/tough-new-targets-for-sewage-spills-561599

DAWLISH marked Ukraine’s Independence Day last Wednesday with a simple ceremony at the Piazza. The Ukraine flag was raised and Rev Dallas Ayling from the Church of St Gregory the Great said a prayer and gave a blessing on behalf of Churches Together. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/standing-tall-in-the-name-of-ukraine-561506

This evening the Teignmouth Neighbourhood Team dealt with a large gathering of young people on the Back Beach. Due to the amount of underage drinking, anti-social behaviour and the reasonable belief of further issues, a Section 35 dispersal order was authorised. One young person was issued with a direction to leave and taken home. Several young people assisted us and cleared up a lot of the empty ...

Coastal Chiropractic and Wellness Centre, located in the former premises of Funky Frog's Play Pad in the old post office on Brunswick Place, offers chiropractic treatments, osteopathy, sports massage, and more. Read more... ...

from the town council's website: Dawlish Town Council has organised and managed a core events programme for a number of years. The Council also provides support (via its events budget and grant programme) for events run by other organisations. The council also loans out equipment to community groups for events. In 2022 Dawlish Town Council collated, printed and distributed the Events Guide for ...

Train services through Dawlish have better protection going into the autumn and winter as construction of the new, bigger sea wall reaches another major milestone. The installation of all 164 wall panels, 203 pre-cast blocks and 189 units which return waves back out to sea is now complete. Read more... https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/dawlish-sea-wall-revamp-reaches-7534000

The linked story was dated 28 June 2022!!! A bit late putting it on here.

Think Incitatus.

Subject to the weather being okay (and it is due to change) the last car boot at Warren Farm will now be next Wednesday 7th September. Please check the link at the very beginning of this thread to check whether or not it is running the day before/morning of Wednesday 7th September.

This minute of Starcross Parish Council isn't dated but as it refers to a 2012 DCC Highways proposal I guess it also dates from the same time. Starcross Parish Council http://www.starcrosspc.org.uk › UserFiles › Files PDF Starcross as well as people travelling through the village. It is recognised that the building of a by-pass is not currently a realistic proposition. The. 3 pages

‘ Dispatches: Britain’s Water Scandal’, will air tonight (Monday 29.8.22)  on Channel 4 at 7.30pm.

https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/999/break-in-at-town-centre-supermarket-561380

and here's another children's indoor play facility, in Newton Abbot, that I know Dawlish people go to. Again, like Ibounce, it seems this business likes industrial estates on which to be located. The point I am making is this - we are having increasing numbers of new houses in the parish which will inevitably bring with them young families. If we have young families we should have the necessaray ...

Just been talking to a local Mum who was extolling the virtues of Ibounce. She and others regularly travel to Newton Abbot to take their kids to it. These families all live in Dawlish. So I was thinking to myself how great it would be to have something along those lines in Dawlish. Seems Ibounce locate themselves on industrial parks. And where's the industrial estate in Dawlish? To the north of ...

Pics looked better before uploading to the site. Were 5 meg but reduced to less than a meg in size. Still u can make the moth out.

Click on this link and scroll down. https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

If you, or someone you know, needs to change the hours you/they work because of childcare responsibilities you can make a request for flexible work. Your employer has a duty to consider your request in a reasonable manner and your employer must not discriminate against you. more info here Child-friendly working hours - Maternity Action

ACCESS to Dawlish beach is due to be open to all over the Bank Holiday weekend. Contractors working on the latest phase of sea wall improvements have been able to open the Colonnade underpass. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/beach-open-for-bank-holiday-560809

Details Event by Splat Attack Langstone Cliff Hotel • Ankle supporting footwear (E.g. trainers) • All ages 8 Learn more about COVID-19 guidelines Tickets splatattack.co.uk Public · Anyone on or off Facebook Splat Attack invites the whole family (age 8 ) to dodge and duck gooey splats whilst exploring an adventure play area which is packed full with valuable loot. Low-cost family fun come rain or ...

Across the world, countries are giving citizens more power over how they die, yet here in Westminster, we haven’t debated the topic on the floor of the House of Commons in the main debating chamber since 2015. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/politics/time-to-debate-assisted-dying-issue-559462

Sometime next month those with children turning 4 during this coming academic year will be receiving application forms concerning choosing a primary school. For those families with a parent or parents that go out to work whether or not the schools offer pre school and after school childcare may be a deciding factor. I've done some research. Cost: breakfast club =  circa £5.00 per session and for ...

Looks like his book on dawlish history just got more expensive😀

At one point I think that the people in the United Reformed Church (don't know what they call themselves now) did a big book sale, they may be interested. Someone else to ask is Angie at the Council offices in the Manor, she has lots of connections to groups around so may know of someone.

UPDATE: We’re aiming to open Colonnade underpass this weekend (Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 August) and over the Bank Holiday weekend (Saturday 27, Sunday 28 and Monday 29 August). Please note these dates aren’t yet guaranteed and we’ll post another update on Friday, depending on progress on site. We are busy building a walkway so that you will be able to access the beach and King's Walk promenade ...

A MYSTERY donor has come forward to secure the appearance of the headline act for this year’s Dawlish Celebrates Carnival parade. Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/entertainment/donation-ensures-a-caribbean-twist-for-carnival-2022-558826

Minibus Drivers - fancy driving a minibus for your Community? No training, no problem. Need a refresher, we can support. Join our volunteer team supporting Transport in the Community, for the Community. We have a small fleet of vehicles for travelling people around the wonderful area we live. Offering day trips out for individuals, groups and assisting activities throughout the year. We can’t do ...

The listed one was replaced a few years ago i stood and watched it being put into place i believe if my memory serves me correctly its composite so it's not affected by salt water.

Today, Sunday, is the final day covered by the Amber Warning of Extreme Heat and now a third Yellow Warning of thunderstorms has been issued. Read more... https://www.dawlish-today.co.uk/news/thunderstorm-warnings-rolled-over-into-wednesday-559392

But in August 1990 an armed robber pointed a gun at a woman cashier in a building society office and demanded ‘give me the money.’ Read more... https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/news/the-day-armed-robber-held-up-building-society-558620

You may have seen our signs around town - we are recruiting retained firefighters in Dawlish. For more information please visit https://www.dsfire.gov.uk/.../call-firefighter-vacancies Send us a message via facebook with any questions or if you'd like to arrange to have an informal chat with us in person. We'd love to meet anyone living within 5 minutes of the station who may be interested in ...

DTC's planning committee decision: Decision: Resolved that this Council recommends refusal to the application due to a lack of information as noted by Devon County Highway’s concerns.

What? Because of big helicopters flying over?

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