Vanguard
What a hornet's nest I appear to have stoked with a simple question! I found the Lawn full of happy people that day. It was a fairly magical transformation and much less damaging than the massive fairground installation. The PITP seemed to be the sort of event that might bring more visitors to Dawlish and its shops and cafes. Sorry that it has not met the standards preferred by Viaduct=Dullish.
Can you remember the Party in the Park 2003 and the crowds that filled the Lawn for the event? Can anyone tell me who organised it, please ? There are some good photos on this site, on about page 12.
Actually, you are not right. Dogs are allowed on all town beaches during the autumn and winter only, 30 September - 1 May. Then dogs are excluded totally from the Town beach (viaduct southwards, ie towards Teignmouth) and from Coryton Cove. Dogs are allowed, under control, on the beach from viaduct northwards towards Dawlish Warren at all times of year, except the final 200 metres approaching ...
