Dawlish News
The heartbroken family of an aspiring chef who tragically died after taking ecstasy have warned others about the dangers of experimenting with drugs. He had been due to start a chef course at Exeter College after working his way up from washing up duties at The Boathouse in Dawlish Warren to cooking food.
A FAMILY-RUN organic farm in Dawlish is branching out with its own Pumpkin Patch. Smallacombe Farm is opening the new area dedicated to growing pumpkins using organic seeds. For 20 years, the farm next to the Smugglers Inn, run by Alison Thomson, her son Ross and partner Ginny, have been certified organic, raising sheep and cattle.
AN APPEAL has been launched for new members to join a vital Dawlish charity. The Friends of Dawlish Hospital, who recently successfully campaigned for the reopening of the hospital’s Minor Injuries Unit, is looking for more help to continue to support the hospital.
SWIMMERS from Dawlish Swimming Club took part in a sponsored swim for Sports Relief on September 17 at their home pool at Trinity School in Teignmouth. A combined distance of over 65km (40 miles) was swam by those aged from eight to 16, which is the equivalent to crossing the channel from Dover to Calais twice!.
SIX new swan cygnets are already on the water in Dawlish. The brood began to hatch two days ago and the whole family are now out on the Brook. The six were born to mother swan Kimba and dad Bert.
ALL eyes are on the new arrivals in Dawlish. The latest clutch of Black Swan eggs have started to hatch. The first appeared early today and three of her siblings are beginning to peck their way out of their shells as well.
A SPORTS mix this week with banger racing at Dawlish from the mid-1980s and a smattering of football from the late 80s, seeing as how the current footie season in Devon has now fully kicked off.
FOUR-LEGGED friends will be the stars of the show at the Strand Centre in Dawlish tomorrow. Pet Day will be supporting Animals in Distress - Torbay and Westcountry. It promises be a fun filled day for both owners and their pets.
A NURSE from Dawlish Hospital has won an award for his ability to turn his hand to everything. Abdul Alhassan was nominated for an Our People Award after showing his passion for knowledge. Abdul was nominated for his knowledge and keenness to learn, his interest to teach, and his ability to turn to anything, at any time.
POLICE have been at Coryton Cove in Dawlish following reports of anti-social behaviour. The response has come after a number of tents were seen pitched on the beach for several days over the last week.