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Angela Rowe with presents for kids at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital THE Dawlish born community fundraising manager at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity is transforming into chief Christmas elf for a Channel 5 show this evening. ‘The Kid’s Hospital at Christmas’ sees Angela Rowe go on a mission to find a Christmas present for every child who is just too poorly to return home ...

It was lovely!  :) I'm planning on moving to Dawlish in the new year so was viewing flats over the weekend.  It was lovely to find that the Christmas market was on.  A lovely atmosphere, much less stressful and crowded than Manchester.

Yes indeed, used the Exeter group several times in the past. One word of warning (it happened to me): if your email address ever gets hacked, they will never let you back on again.

It is a 'cracking job'.  Crisis management is no way to run such vital infrastructure though.

Queuing to see Father Christmas. See more pics.. https://www.dawlish.com/photo?albumid=1164

Sorry about being not specific and yes i was talking about Haldon. Mr Clayson comments that the money was paid by English taxpayers well thats alright then, because trying for some people to get any benefits from Teignbridge or any other agency is damn near impossible. As for Flo's quote from Damian le Bas the fitting of gold taps may be more in keeping. You just couldn't make it up. Oh yes ...

And here are the directors. http://companycheck.co.uk/company/07761331/WELLNESS-2020-LIMITED/directors-secretaries#people-summary Bizarre.  Why would the police issue such a vague warning when you only have to google the phone number to trace them.

Very good programme. Thoughly enjoyed It.

@Ken : @Leatash . Breakwaters was first mentioned by Anne Marie Morris in February this year, and she was all for it.  Making the Sea Wall wider would help enormously but this could be done in the future. Everyone knows that It has to be made more resilant for the future.

This Sunday presents another opportunity to share our Service at 6.30 p.m. with Ruth Freya.  We had a wonderful Service with her three weeks ago when she gave some poignant messages from departed loved ones, to a few of the people in the Congregation.  With Christmas just around the corner, our friends and family now in the World of Spirit draw close to share our celebrations and they look forward ...

Thank you for the feedback Michael

Just a reminder everyone, tomorrow night

We have tried all Dawlish chippies, the ones in the Warren plus Cofton, Ladys mile & Starcross For us it's either Cofton or Teignmouth I think it's unfair to name the worst

I received a very nice reply giving me a freefone number to call, they are going to send packaging for me to return the bottle they will then have it tested and let me know the results

Police are appealing for information after a cyclist was spat on and verbally abused in a road rage incident in Dawlish. On Sunday, November 30, at around 8.30am, a group of cyclists were riding down the A379 from Dawlish towards Dawlish Warren. A vehicle overtook the cyclists as they were passing Leadstone Camp Site and an object was thrown out of the window at the cyclist. The vehicle then ...

Octopush the district top junior sports team of the year JUNIOR TEAM OF THE YEAR: TSW (Dawlish) Junior Octopush Team. Presenting the trophy is Bernard Leech, from the Devon Football Association. Picture Phil Mingo, Pinnacle Photo Agency DAWLISH-based underwater hockey club TSW Octopush took the junior sports team title at Friday’s Teignbridge Sports Awards. The club has hit the headlines ...

For info: have just sent her this (her email address should anyone want it is annemarie.morris.mp@parliament.uk) Dear Ms Morris, I have today received the local Conservative news sheet. I note that on the back page under the heading “A real voice for local people in planning decisions” you say you want communities to have a right of appeal against planning decisions and that you also wish ...

Oh dear, Margaret doesn't get irony!  She's far too important for that!

Just to let people know that the Coca Cola Truck is in Torquay this year, not Exeter.  We had a wonderful time last year and the grandchildren's faces were a picture when they first saw the truck in all its glory.  They want to go this year, so were off to Torquay on the 17th, like many others, let's hope it is a dry evening! CHRISTMAS is on its way and to mark another season of festivities the ...

Well spotted Lynne A more direct route, this will take you straight there , then click on 'Associated documents' then view 'Planning Statement' http://gis.teignbridge.gov.uk/TeignbridgePlanningOnline/Results.aspx?Type=Application&Refval=14/03524/FUL

That's a tyred old joke JC.

The iconic attraction has thrown its weight behind a proposed new tourism and leisure development beside the M5 near Tiverton. And as Louise Walter reports, it could lead to Eden having an outpost at the gateway to the south west. https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=832472663484900

Thanks must go to the Friends of Dawlish Station group who turned up to do the planting and to Toby Buckland for donating the plants. The group, all volunteers, do a fantastic job battling the elements to keep the planters looking as good as possible. We are a small group and do need more help with the watering, so if anyone out there would like to join FoDS then please do get in touch with me.

I am glad that FGW took up my suggestion of preparing walks from the Exeter-Paignton stations. There has for some time been a very good booklet for walks from the Avocet LIne stations and that provided a model for this new booklet.  The walk from Lympstone is a favourite if timed to end with a pub lunch.

@wondering - it is perfectly technically possible to push the waterfront away from the line - spend permitting!! Beach would look somewhat different though Think Dutch - problem solved.  Can then electrify. Chudleigh - am sure they too would love their station back - so too would most of north Devon and Cornwall !!!  But it is not the correct strategic solution @ MC - On the premise that ...

Thanks for giving us the Gordon Hook link though.

I have  been with Animal Friends Insurance for 8 years (German Shepherd) his eighth birthday was in June and the policy needed to be renewed in July 2014 Understandably the monthly premium increased from £24 per month to £31.50 which I accept plus the £99 excess then I noticed it said "35% per cost. Not having seen that before I called their office to  be told I now have to pay 35% of the ...

Exminster needs help to ensure that they are heard.  Teignbridge want the Appeal Hearing via written representation, whilst Exminster wants oral representation so they can be asked questions for clarification on relevant points.  They need people to comment on the case via the link below to put public pressure on so they get a fair hearing. http://www.birdsvbovis.info/october-2014-update/ ...

@flo - i totally agree with what you are saying. not all cyclists may go to the warren nnr. not all walkers may go to the warren nnr. there again some might. potential extra footfall caused by the exe trail is seemingly okay but not potential extra visitors caused by the new housing. that is what i am getting at. there appears to be a contradiction.

Totally agree. In recent years, cygnets have been put into the pen for the own protection - with mum and/or dad nearby.  I'm sure that once the swans begin to breed (in a couple of Springs time?) then the warden will do everything he can to look after them.

Don't forget not every house of the 860 would pay CIL eg. Social housing, Self build, and some are reduced fees. This is the easiest document I found to clarify. http://www.norwich.gov.uk/Planning/Documents/CILGuidanceNote1.pdf.  I hope this helps to explain a bit.

There is a full page advert in this week's Gazette. The clinic will take place every Wednesday from 9am-12noon at the Manor House commencing Wednesday 3rd December 2014. No appointment is necessary but if you would like an appointment phone Tozers on 01626 772376.

This coming Sunday we are delighted to welcome Francesca Kay as our Guest Speaker.  Francesca has given some amazingly poignant messages to people in the Congregation previously who have recently lost a loved one, helping them to come terms with the loss of the physical presence with words of reassurance from the departed.  Our Service includes a short demonstraton of Mediumship and commences at ...

QED: http://nyagv.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Accidental-Shootings-NYAGV.pdf I don't think this link will work so 'copy and paste' please.

That's really useful to know, thanks for posting that Lynne. My parents regularly go to London for hospital appointments and they use an Oyster card but I don't think they had any idea you could do this. I will pass the info on to them

The B&B and guest accommodation of the year category was particularly good for South Devon, with Torquay’s The Elmdene taking gold, Teignmouth’s The Minadab Cottage taking silver, and Babbacombe’s Cary Arms taking bronze. In the holiday village and resort of the year category, Dawlish’s Cofton Country Holidays won gold and Paignton’s Beverley Holidays won joint silver. Read more... ...

The 28-year-old chairman of the Devon Young Farmers Club is a shining example of how the industry is changing and adopting new techniques, as it evolves to meet 21st century needs. Chris, who is due to step down from his post in two weeks after a year in office, is already forging a successful career on the family farm just outside Exeter. But as he revealed, although he comes from a farming ...

Just in case anyone should be keeping an eye out for any particular planning application A weekly check on this link might prove useful. http://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/article/21112/Quarter-4-of-2014 Look to the right of the page for weekly update on planning applications submitted to TDC.

The South West peninsula’s economy would enjoy a £6 billion windfall if the Government invested in electric trains to serve the entire region, a report reveals today. Against calls for heavy investment in railways in the far South West, an independent report has revealed for the first time the benefits of ditching diesel engines in favour of electric trains all the way from the capital to ...

Thanks Kaz for the link, interesting read. Dawlish seemed a much prouder town in days gone by, shame.