I think wing feathers grow back after clipping so it may be one of Dawlish's swans. It might be worth phoning the Council.
Does the letter say anything about train disruption Chef? Will have to have a look on the website as I'm due in London on 17 September on the early fast train :/
A young child has been treated for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning following a gas leak in a caravan in Dawlish. Firefighters from Dawlish, Teignmouth and Middlemoor were called to a caravan park in Exeter Road at around 12.30am following reports of a carbon monoxide alarm sounding. Upon arrival, crews located a carbon monoxide leak from a gas lamp inside the caravan. One young child ...
And 06:31 BST Monday 6 August - you can catch it on NASA TV at http://www.nasa.gov/multimedia/nasatv/
Not sure about cafes but both the Smugglers and the Ship (in cockwood) have wifi.
You could try D&S Sewing machines in Newton Abbot, I think they used to run classes on Saturday mornings for sewing machine beginners. Their website is http://www.dandssewingmachines.co.uk/ They are near the train station.
According to the "Town Crier" Summer 2012 - "Network Rail have programmed the replacement of the footbridge at Dawlish Station to take place in October 2012. The earlier intention to have it in place by Easter was frustrated by materials supply problems and the decision was taken in conjunction with the operator, First Great Western, to delay the work until after the holiday season. Dates will ...
Hi Lynne. I used to walk dogs at Little Valley in Exeter. That's the nearest one I'm aware of. http://www.rspcaexeter.org.uk/index.html
I'm not sure why the replacement hasn't gone ahead. See planning http://gis.teignbridge.gov.uk/TeignbridgePlanningOnline/Results.aspx?Type=Application&Refval=11/02347/LBC
But did you find it?