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June? Not before?

I see from this week's Dawlish Post that the outlook doesn't seem too good for those in Teignbridge who are seeking work. (see page 3 "Three Chasing Each Job Vacancy".). And remember, those figures only relate to people claiming Jobseeker's Allowance. Don't forget that there are many others who would like to work but who don't sign on for one reason or another According to the article, Devon ...

David Force is doing an excellent job in driving the chamber of trade forward. The chamber in trade, in turn, is doing its best to promote Dawlish in every way it can, to the benefit of the town. After all the more people that are driven here to live/visit/holiday then the local economy can only profit. The more positive the townsfolk are, the better Dawlish will become.

Libby, 007 - thank you I'd be very happy to get feedback and suggestions. If anyone has any articles or information about Dawlish I could use, I'd be very grateful. I'm also happy to post details of Dawlish events - I can be contacted via the contact form on DawlishBlue.

Well the planners were wrong to block the Tesco plan.

Doh! I left out the page number! It's on page 6.

Offices to rent in Dawlish town centre The refurbishment of Scala House, Lawn Terrace (next to the library) is now complete with modern affordable business offices available to rent from £40pw with no business rates to pay and easy-in and easy-out letting terms. We even have some offices and a meeting room furnished and ready for you! See www.scalahouseoffices.co.uk for full information or, better ...

But most of the shops and cafes open on Sundays from Easter anyway. There's no point in opening on a wet Sunday in January but once the season kicks off at Easter most places go right through until October half-term. I tried staying open in the winter in a previous business - got as far as end of November when I stopped breaking even and started losing money.

Anyone else see the advert in this month's Dawlish Diamond asking for volunteer visitors for those in the Dawlish area who, for whatever reason(s), are leading very lonely lives and who are in need of some company. If you can spare some time whether it be as little as an hour a week, a fortnight or a month the Dawlish and East Teignbridge Volunteer Bureau would love to hear from you. Tel: 01626 ...

To use an awful pun - it seems the state of the economy is beginning to bite. See page 5 of this week's Dawlish Post - article headed "More Needing Help As Cash Crisis Bites". Increase in numbers in Teignbridge, including those in work, needing emergency food parcels, money etc. See my posting above for contact details.

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Thank you for all your thoughts and advice. Think I will go and see both and get a feel for them and the teachers. Thanks again

Well I have suggested a grand row of fluttering flags. If the council put the posts up, I will fund the England flag

This post office is beyond useless. I phoned ahead to make sure they can do car tax, went down there, went to pay and got 'you can't use a credit card'. Fantastic, thanks for wasting my time.

Yes I saw that and thought along similar lines to yourself. On this question of energy. Thought you might find today's lead story in The Independent of interest. http://www.independent.co.uk/

If the proposals for the Strand are going to lead to a dead centre for the town then the numerous dead palm trees in Tucks plot will form a suitable backdrop.!

5 mile run to your AA meeting more like ..

Three Devon hospitals have been criticised by the health watchdog, following unannounced inspections. Whipton Hospital in Exeter, Langdon Hospital in Dawlish and Penhayes House Hospital in Kenton care for patients with learning disabilities. Following the inspections late last year, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) found there was often a "lack of patient-centered care". The hospitals' said they ...

Meet the man who has one of Britain's most unusual job combinations – piano tuner to the stars and fearless firefighter. Robert Porch is a professional piano tuner who is regularly being called on for top musicians such as Elton John, Matt Bellamy of rockers Muse, Shirley Bassey and Chris de Burgh. But uniquely, he is also a retained firefighter attending an average four call-outs a week in his ...

L.A Barbers have opened @ 44 The Strand,Dawlish. 01626 867772 A traditional barbers with a modern twist! We are highly trained and cater for all your barbering needs. Appointments not always neccessary. Kids corner to make your childs trip to the Barbers more enjoyable! We look forward to seeing you!

What do single mothers look like 007? Our daughter is a single mother (age 27, son 13 months, she works, pays for childcare, pays her mortgage, pays for her car, takes enormous care of, and cherishes her baby) but she LOOKS exactly like a married mother as far as I can tell - and she might be in a Cafe having a coffee with a friend for all you know.

@wondering I prefer to think of it as the town centre, a lot can still be done to make it a more pleasant place, widen pavement, put road back as it used to be before pavements to nowhere and bollards where put in.Parking only on the Lawnside with railings and a pavement. Landscape the Lawn properly with more inviting flower beds, clean and revitalise the Brook, address Tucks Plot, get some better ...

Thank you . i will give him a call.

They still keep all the money.

Dawlish-based Teignmouth Maritime Services Ltd will attempt to recover one of Teignmouth's best-known trawlers after she ran aground and capsized in waters off her home port. A rescue operation is continuing to refloat the Girl Rona which overturned after hitting a sandbank at the mouth of the River Teign. Her five-man crew — including the owner — were rescued unharmed in the sea drama. Rescue ...

It would be interesting if everyone in the country withdrew their money at the same time from bank accounts in protest. Perhaps politicians would then take notice.

That's the one! Thanks.....

The Wee Shoppe get their stock delivered from their bakery in Teignmouth every morning so they just sell what is delivered every day as packed, am sure the thought of doing something different is completely alien. Pity, as that is normally the reason most people go to a small shop. I once wanted to place a regular order for a large quantity of scones and tried to order from their Bakery in ...

Oh dear handbags at dawn. It's a shame it's at a situtation where disagreements can't just be discussed and solicitors have to be threatened.

This link should give you the agenda for tonight's meeting. http://www.dawlish.gov.uk/edit/uploads/885.pdf For those with a numerical inclination a scroll down to pge 8 will bring you to the draft budget for 2012/2013.

Coryton Close is fine but very difficult to find a space there days that's why I didn't suggest it, and if you want to be near the station it's just a couple of minutes walk from the Teignmouth Hill end of Westcliff Road. I am pleased to see that vehicle checks are carried out more than we realise, have seen two cars clamped for no Tax in Westcliff Road recently, the owners probably thought it was ...

Don't have a problem with more social housing being provided. It's needed. I have a problem with the fact that presently much of it is only provided via developers being told that they have to provide some if they wish to build open market housing (which may or may not be needed). And the social housing problem in the 80s was aggrevated, then as now, by the Right to Buy legislation.......... ...

Oh I see, good idea then. Cheers Nelson.

It looks like the occupancy ratio is 2.2, which you would hope takes in consideration the disproportionate number of holiday and/or second homes in this district. I love the idea of people thinking of themselves as being statistical anarchists!!!

I think TDC provide this with excellent 'Trim Trail' around Decoy Park.

Glad people are finding out about the Devon card....i've never had a car and have saved a fortune. Last week I got a single advance online ticket from Exeter to Brighton for £6.95.. journey took 4 hrs 12 mins..wonder how much that would that cost by car, 200 miles. I have no idea.

if you shop in dawlish and park your car in the co-op car park, watch out for the £49.00 parking ticket, much safer at sainsburys you can take as much time as you need to do your shopping, good luck enjoy your stay and ther is a brilliant vineyard in bishopsteinton

hi everyone my first comment on dawlish eye, I have three dogs and I always pick up. In the winter I think you will see more dog poo around as the mornings and evenings are so dark when people walk their dogs and they don't make an effort to see where their dog has pooed, I think their must be a way of making dog poo illuminous so you can see it in the dark (ha ha). But if it is any consolation I ...

Why not consult Ian Birdsey of Blackboard Associates I think it was them that designed it, 5 Barton Villas

http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/transportroads/roads/road_maintenance/street_lighting/faultystreetlight.htm