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Five years after a terrible motorbike accident, which left her fighting for her life, Pippa Farr of Holcombe, near Dawlish, is back in action and winning. With concrete determination the 34-year-old decided last year that she was fit enough to be able to follow her dream buying a horse again, having ridden and competed prior to her accident. To find out more see www.britisheventing.com

@neilh sloe vodka sounds interesting, have made sloe gin may have a go at the sloe vodka.

Heard an interesting itme on the radio this morning.  A young couple who couldn't afford a house bought a double-decker bus and converted it into a one-bedroomed home. Cost? £3000 for the bus, don't know about the conversion but couldn't have been much more than £10k since they did the work themselves.  Effectively they ended up with a modrn apartment at minimal cost - apparently better than the ...

Thank you Philip very kind of you.

Hi Neil Thanks for the reply, we do have help from the rotary clubs, we now have over 60 volunteers helping us on the day which is fantastic!

Hasn't this been done before?  I seem to remember a dredger a few years ago dumping sand off the Warren to compensate for tidal erosion ..... or maybe it's just a false memory (!).

DAWLISH LTC Juniors produced a day of tennis to be proud of at their club championships finals day. The large crowd of juniors, parents, family and friends were entertained by 14 finals ranging from U9s to U18s. Read the full article ...

Barring step daughter going into labour with #3, I'll see you there! :-)

That's good news, and I wish them well. Don't forget the library though!

@Philip - not at all, not at all. i loved the cheekiness of the reply! Sorry, my reply obviously didn't get read as it sounded in my head Keep reading, keep commenting and stay as cheeky as you like

@stephen15 . nelson.

Brillant video,well photographed.At the end there Is 2 websites mentioned.UK Steam.Info Is the better Of the 2 as It gives steam tours up and down the country.

From today's Inside Housing (wonder if the pay day loan companies will get involved........?) Banks asked to help tenants with universal credit 18 September 2012 | By Tom Lloyd The government is calling for banks and other businesses to come forward with financial products that will help benefit recipients cope with the demands of moving to universal credit. Welfare reform minister Lord ...

The Environment Agency are seeking local people with good memories, etc about the Warren for a film. If you can help (or know people who can) please get in contact with Andrew Bulpin, Secretary of Dawlish Warren Tourism by this Wednesday am. andrew@bulpin.com

"Dreckly" might mean 2-3 weeks.  If I remember correctly our local councillor said that the old bridge was due to come down now, there would then be a gap of a week prior to the new bridge being delivered and fitted.  This would cause a problem of access after hours because network rail staff would not be available to assist those who needed help up and down the steps (or across the railway ...

The Devon HACK (Hike Against Cruelty to Kids) was on again today.  A 25 mile challenge walk from Dawlish Warren via Exminster, Kenn, Haldon, Dawlsih Water, Holcombe, Dawlish and back to the Warren.  You may have seen a number of us walking back along the sea-front this afternoon in our HACK tee-shirts. Well done to NSPCC for all the organisation that has gone into this year's event.  ...

The Fire Service received a report of a fire in a sheltered accommodation residence at Exeter Road, Dawlish, on Friday evening. One person was believed to still be inside the building. Two appliances were mobilised from Dawlish and Teignmouth fire stations and an ambulance was called. Group Commander Alford also attended. Full story ...

Andy. Nice to meet you. Dont know if you are interested, but there is a horse show at Ashcombe Village Hall on Sunday, starting at 0930 till about 4(?).

As I know not everyone gets the Dawlish Post delivered I thought I'd reproduce here an article that is on page 14 of this week's edition concerning social housing tenants and how rents may be affected if incomes increase. Here's the article: " Claims that new social housing tenancy rules could encourage some people to give up work or risk losing their homes have been dismissed by the leadership ...

I see on their website they claim  ...'The Lansdowne is the bestest pub in Dawlish, if not the world' Lol

Two VERY comfy armchairs. Leather, one brown, one red. Both very large The lady of the house wants them gone. So of your in need of them give me a ring on 07765 673060. You will need a van or trailer and take down 3 flight of stairs

ARMED police scoured Dawlish Warren today searching for a man reported to be carrying a gun. The police helicopter and scores of officers were involved in the manhunt which was sparked after a car was broken into and an air pistol and pellets were among the items stolen. The alarm was raised when members of the public alerted police that a man had been seen around Dawlish Warren brandishing ...

To get the post back on track a quick shuffle around Teignmouth last afternoon found one large purple van and three other trade signwritten vans one outside Riviera bar and the others in northumberland place carpark which is pay & display. All have a little green square pass with Teignbridge logo on it. Think it could be something to do with charity or disability

How is Black Properties' boss colourful? It's a guy called Charles Billson I think....he lives in Guernsey.

thanks @flo and @HuwMatthews2 for your replies. Wasting their time sounds fun.

Re the Telegraph article. I think that's the first time I've seen 'get rid of worms' and 'good garden husbandry' in the same sentence!

Thought that shop was now something to do with Oaklands or Ratcliffe School(s)?

POLICE UPDATE: This morning police received a serious report where we required the assistance of armed police and the helicopter. A male was located on Elm Grove Road where he was arrested and conveyed to Torquay Police Custody.

Thanks Andy Too tight to get a static in there but the tourer for £250 sounds interesting. Will go have a look see.

Anyone have any traditional recipes or pheasants?

Just to help an average plot is 250 sq m 16 of these to an acre Apparently most people would be happy with 125 sq m Reasonable costs seem to be approx £25 for larger £15 for the smaller plus £10 for water. I would look into the subject of business rates, if you charge you may incur them.

Paul I apologise I was merely thinking of income tax sorry. Nelson Just to clarify this is my 19 year old not the younger one that still attends school. Why 3 bed because generally they are nicer houses, with more parking and larger gardens. Because he thinks he deserves more than we thought we should have when we were his age. I've never had a credit card, he has 3 why ?? no idea.

Dawlish Neighbourhood Police POLICE APPEAL: We've received two reports of theft from motor vehicle in Dawlish this week, have you got any information to help with our enquiries? 1) Stockton Avenue- red sunglasses, ladies jumper, safari print bag, mobile phone charger and a set of keys. Commited between 6th Sep-8th Sep. Crime ref JG/12/1530. 2) Hospital Hill- Road Angle stolen on Sunday 9th ...

@Lynne - just scored a pheasant from my lovely landlord. @Don Pearson - would have gone lovely topped with some butter braised pheasant! ;-) Makes a good point tho, in regards to swopping excess produce. Hmmm ... a new discussion thread me thinks! (=|:-D

I am very disappointed to read that the bridge is going to be painted grey, what could be more boring?! This is a seaside town, it should be bright and welcoming, Torquay has managed to put a bit of colour into its bridge, so why can't we?  I suppose the grey colour will at least complement the equally dull viaduct bridge.

For those that might be interested : Emerald Decor retail Ltd Emerald Decor in Dawlish are offering a free measuring and fitting service on all carpets bought in store until the end of September, we'll even help you move that heavy furniture out of the way!

Just returned from a 'day trip' to Roscoff on what Brittany Ferries called a "gourmet cruise" £79 PP all up got us - the return ferry fare (of course) plus a four course dinner onboard, a cabin overnight, breakfast onboard and a three course lunch inc wine and coffee in a local restaurant overlooking Roscoff Bay. The food onboard and the lunch in Roscoff were superb and WAY above the quality I ...

This is now showing now on the first page of the events. It was because the end date was set to 29 Sept!

When we last visited 2 weeks ago the coffee was good and the atmosphere was excellent. Will try to get a visit today, just to congratulate him.

Not a problem. Think I might post on here to see if I can get a contact to pheasant hunting with ..... Who knows I might bring you a brave back ;-)