Dawlish News
oooooo.........er............ do so hope the weather isn't like this next weekend!
I've been told (by TDC) it is the BBC that can answer such questions as: 1. the names and business addresses of all those who will be offering catering facilities 2.the process by which these caterers were chosen 3.What costs they have each had to pay (and to whom) to be able to trade at the festival
@FB re names of catering outlets. Have you tried asking someone at TDC for that info?
The letter from TDC is accompanied by a map of Sandy Lane Playing Fields showing where the park and ride cars will be parked. The area is divided into 4. As I can't put the map on here I will try and explain where they are. Car parking area 1 is located between Dawlish Leisure Centre and the chidren's playground. Car parking area 2 is located to the north side of Dawlish Leisure ...
letter continues Arrangements for the Big Weekend, 28-30 May Road plans To help ensure the smooth-running of the Big Weekend and manage extra traffic associated with a busy bank holiday, those going to the event must pre-book their travel in advance. A range of transport options have been put in place including two temporary park and rides - one in Sandy Lane, ...
this is the text of the letter sent out by TDC Dear Resident BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, Powderham Castle - 28 and 29 May 2016 We are very pleased to welcome BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend to Powderham Castle – an exciting event which brings many benefits to the local area. Not only do thousands of local people have free tickets to see some of the world’s most popular ...
Why aren't Powderham allowing more parking on their fields? Anyone?
Some more info: (posted by someone, not me, on another website). Wonder if MV will get hot under the collar about my giving out this piece of info? eh? Have now managed to speak to Teignbridge Commmunications Officer, Emma Piercy, who seems to be co-ordinating much of the travel side of the BBC R1 weekend. I understand that letters have been delivered to those roads which abut Sandy ...
Not getting hot under the collar at all MV. Merely pointing out the timing of the last train back to Dawlish and points west vis-a-vis the time the headline act is due to finish. Thought it might be of interest to those intending, or know of those intending, to travel to the gig and back by train.
Train times: According to the Gaz the headline acts should finish their sets by 10.00pm. (but it could always be a bit later I guess) How long will it take to leave Powderham and walk along to Starcross station given the crowds? The last train going in the Newton Abbot (and therefore Dawlish and T'mouth direction) will leave Starcross at 10.44pm. A GWR spokesperson said: " I would urge ...
