Remembering in Dawlish

The Service of Remembrance is even more poignant this year.

We stood with the people of Dawlish at the War Memorial and gathered in St Gregory's church for the Remembrance Service. The church was packed it was good to see so many young people attending this year. Churchs and Memorials all over the Country paid their respects and remembered the tragic cost not only of previous wars but also of present day wars.

7 Servicemen killed in a week

Support for the war is collapsing 63% of people want the troops withdrawn. How can our troops carry on if men they have trained turn and shoot when they are all relaxing over a cup of tea. What chance is there of ever winning this war.

We see in the papers and on our television screens the heartache this brings to families. Young children deprived of a father, sons, brothers, fathers all gone. We will pray for an end to the suffering of war, and remember those who have given their lives, so bravely for Queen and Country, and for their families.

On Wednesday Nov 11th at 11am pause and remember for 2mins. Wear your poppy with pride for all the gallant men who died for all

Dawlish Poetry

A Poem for Dawlish

 

Bird watching colonels on thr old sea wall,

 

Down here in Dawlish where the slow trains crawl;

 

Low tide lifting, on a shingle shore,

 

Low sunk islands from the sea once more;

 

Red cliffs rising where the wet sands run,

 

Gulls reflecting in the sharp spring sun;

 

Pink-washed plaster by a sheltered patch,

 

IIex shadows on a velvet thatch;

 

What interiors those names suggest!

 

Queen of lodgings in the warm south-west.

 

John Betjeman

Winter arrives with a vengence

What a glorious half term week we have enjoyed.

Dawlish Warren was buzzing with lots of families enjoying the wonderful weather . The trees in their wonderful Autumn colours have been execeptional this year.Caravans were leaving one after the other on Friday making  their journey home. Most of the camps are now closed as we settle into the quiet time of the year. 

 

The rain and gales have arrived today with carpets of leaves everywhere. 

 

Dawlish Town Council are looking to Regenerate the Town and Dawlish Warren.Details of the scheme will be on dispaly at The Shaftsbury Theatre on Nov 11th. Members of the public can visit and make their comments.

 

Why can't the bus drivers be allowed to park in the Barton Car park for free.

 

 At present they park in Piermont Place and discharge their passengers. then  drive the Coach to Sandy Lane Car Park. There is nowhere the driver can get a cup of tea or a meal.

Why can't he park in the Barton car park where he is within walking distance, get some refreshments perhaps a free meal.He may be inclined to stay longer in Dawlish and not just stay long enough for the passengers to have a quick look around and then disappear.