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Wasn't able to go myself as had a prior engagement that took me out of Dawlish for the whole of last Sunday so not able to make any comment based on personal experience, but I see from this week's Gazette that the event has a good write up and that someone even took time out to write a letter to the paper saying how much they had enjoyed it.

I don't know if it has yet been decided how the money will be spent. I guess though that Cllr Rosalind Prowse or David Force would be two people who might be involved with deciding how it gets used. So you could try contacting them for more info.

I think TDC will be getting it.

spiral 1 Another example of how we are all being used as cash cows? Latest from the E U. Britains contribution to rise another 5% over 2014-2020 raising our contribution to a mere 13.6 Billion.... Is it any wonder Local Authorities feel free to resort to such extravagance with budgets like this? Oh how we thought nothing could be worse than the last Government how wrong we were !

Lol, he was told of the places where he could go for wi-fi, and there is an internet cafe near Baileys!!!!!!

@Carer oops, you're right of course.  lol. Temporal disturbance in the space-time continuum, obvioulsy a sign of getting old.

Just to let remind people the Essential guide to Dawlish comes out very soon and if you have liked our Facebook page www.facebook.com/abacustaxisdawlish and are the first person to comment to what page the advertisement appears in the guide you can win yourself a bottle of Red or White wine whichever is your preference.

Just got back from this, having bought some really appetising goodies. Very busy. Lots of cakes, and savouries, and breads, and meats, and home made chutneys and marmalades and jams and cheeses. And there was a deli. And outside there was a fruit and veg stall. Really hope it is succesful and can be a monthly event. It certainly got me into the town today.

Hi. They may be switched on next week for the half term holidays.

Is this any use to anyone?  Opportunity to save costs if you use oil for heating. http://devonrcc.org.uk/c/63/the-devon-oil-collective?utm_source=Community+Council+of+Devon+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=bb5d1fb141-Events_Publicity10_11_2012&utm_medium=email

I completely agree, we must stop all this laziness. This would be another step towards a fairer society. Brilliant news. Link: http://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/endless-benefits-for-big-families-is-madness-says-iain-duncan-smith-8226148.html

The chairman hasnt left yet and I think now you will find he will stay to run his family affair!!!!!

The seaside town of Dawlish, on the south coast of Devon, hosted a landmark event in the history of UK railway infrastructure during the weekend of 13th - 14th October 2012 when a replacement footbridge was installed. The coastal railway line, part of Network Rail's mainline network is noted for its particularly scenic qualities and for being one of the most exposed in the country, constantly ...

Just had a mooch around there. Make sure you breath in - there's lots and lots and lots of stuff and not a lot of room left to be able to walk around and view it! Took me a while to find Ellie's Attic. But taking the first turning on the right after you enter Shutterton Industrial Estate would be a basic direction to go in. Then look to the left as you go up that right hand turn. (and yes ...

Not sure what you are refering to.

GREAT NEWS!  That, together with the Section 16 windfalls, will make a big difference towards the common aim of improving the town centre for residents and tourists alike.

I presume this should have read Barton Hill. Have not seen any other reports about it so have no idea what she was up to unless she was looking for an outfit for the Christmas party.

Dugy Smiths number is 07923255350

A woman has been freed from a car which got stuck in the mud during a rising tide after it ended up in a harbour. The vehicle hit a wall, flipped over, and landed on its wheels in Cockwood Harbour near Starcross, Exeter, Devon, at about 21:50 BST on Sunday. Read more...

I see there is a thread running on Eyes of Dawlish about this with some interesting comments for, against, and amending the idea I put forward above. Great. That's what ideas are for. To be thrashed out, thought about and, if necessary, to be chucked out. But in order for that to happen of course they have to be 'out there' in the public domain. So, does anyone else have any other ideas for ...

On a practical note, the trees act as a wind break and also soak up a great deal of water from the Lawn.

Dawlish Ladies Hockey Club is one of Dawlish's oldest sports set ups and is in danger of closing after almost 60 years. The club is appealing for new members and meets for training sessions every Tuesday evening between 6.30pm and 7.30pm at the all weather pitch at Sandy Lane. Women and girls aged 13 and over and of any ability can take part. Source: Dawlish Gazette

Thanks Lynn i will check that out. John

Oh yes I guess Punch is a bit of a bully. The ice cream sponsored by ice cream firms and it would remind people to buy one!

Re ripening - yep, bananas will do it, as will apples (that can still be eaten, as opposed to the black bananas). All due to the gas; ethylene. But the fruits must be covered (as you say) in newspaper or cloth, which traps the ethylene. In the trade, I often used to 'bury' inripe avocados, mangoes & pawpaw in the rice bin to speed up thier softening. The rice traps the natural ethylene around ...

My friends and I often use taxis especially for a night out in Exeter. We usually have difficulty getting a 6 seater and have to wait too long for one to become available. I'm very grateful for this post as we will definitely ring Abacus Taxis in the near future.

Very sorry to hear such sad news.You have my deepest sympathy.

Yes great walk but not that easy if you're not a regular walker.  The climb out of Shaldon is notoriously steep and if the weather is as wet as it has been in recent months the back lanes from Beacon Hill down to the estuary can get muddy/slippery/deep!  The last stretch back along the estuary needs a lowish tide otherwise it's just road walking.

It looks a mess with half of it up and the other half hanging down dragging on wet pavements. I understood that it was the Carnival Committee that put it up surely they should take it down. Half a job done, and it does matter because yet again Dawlish looks shabby and uncared for.

As things concerning the railway are topical at the moment I thought it appropriate to post this. http://www.discoveringbritain.org/walks/region/south-west-england/south-devon-railway.html There's an article about 'our' railway line on page 17 of this week's Dawlish Post. Here's an extract: "The railway line between Exeter and Newton Abbot is being highlighted by a national body as one of ...

Here we go again - should be a tester to drop the new bridge in place - looking forward to the pics and any video. Much obliged for all your efforts in recording this major engineering project for the town. I would have thought the Dawlish Museum would be interested in keeping a photographic record of this project.

walos

Thanks Lynne.

Red and blue as I write this. Take a look at it from Lea Mount or somewhere of similar height above sea level.

THE £27million redevelopment of Langdon Hospital has reached a milestone. Health bosses and construction partners marked the topping out of the new Dewnans Centre (pictured) at the mental health unit in Dawlish. Read More....

The home of sport in Dawlish could get a top quality new all-weather pitch if Teignbridge District Council's Executive agrees the next step of a £300,000 refurbishment programme. The 20-year-old artificial pitch at Dawlish Leisure Centre, Sandy Lane, will be replaced with a modern AstroTurf Pitch (ATP) if the Executive approves a recommendation to appoint an approved contractor to carry out the ...

2012 Aid: £650m to Pakistan (a nuclear power), £1bn to India (a nuclear power with its own space programme) out of a total overseas aid programme of £12bn. The current deficit? £12bn!!! It doesn't take a mathematician to work out that we're going wrong somewhere. Coupled with that the £6bn reported tax debt of Vodafone alone then add all the other large corporations who also dodge tax....we should ...

and here are some Christmas vacancies with Debenhams in Torquay and Exeter http://search.debenhams-jobs.com/vacancylist.cfm?start=1

There's an article about this in this week's Dawlish Gazette. According to the paper the work is due to start in early January and be finished by beginning of May next year. Work will be suspended over the Easter weekend.