Going into Autumn

The last of my Summer visitors have gone home as we see the leaves turning into their wonderful Autumnal colours. This year the leaves are turning earlier  

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It is time to start filling up the bird feeders again in the run up to Winter.The migrating birds have flown but many stay and brave our Winters so it is important  we look after our feathered friends and encourage them into our gardens.

Our problem is keeping the pigeons away so the smaller birds can feed. It was good to see the sunshine after two days of rain which the gardens needed. We see lots of Buzzards yesterday they were enjoying the sunshine gliding around on the thermals    

 

 Time to plant the bulbs for a colourful show come Spring. I spent yesterday splitting up the snowdrop those wonderful heralds of Spring . 

 

70th Wedding Anniversary Last week we visited a  couple celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary married in 1939. What an incredible achievement they still drive the car and welcome all visitors with a glass of wine each day.

 

 

 

Summer season draws to a close

The Summer Season draws to a close with the end of the Markets the Fair and a grand firewoork display at Dawlish Warren plus the Muse Concert in Teignmouth.which was a huge success Dawlish experienced an overspill of visitors from Teignmouth which bought a welcome boost to the end of the Season.

 

There are still a few swallows congregating on the telephone wires but most have flown to warmer climes

 

Our Summer visitors have gone home. Most of the children are back to school so we put our minds to other things.

 

The government  are looking at a crackdown on foriegn workers Under new changes being announced by the Home Secretary British firms will be reguired to advertise posts in U.K Job centres for a month brfore recruting from overseas.

 

This should give the local people better chance of employment That is they want to work

England wins the Ashes

I have to admit I have never been a cricket fan and wouldn't know a square leg from a silly mid on or off. But congratulations to the lads The men in our family have all been football and rugby supporters I now have a new grandson in law who is a cricket fanatic so I thought I had better start to show an interest.

 

We all had a game on Exmouth sea front last week the first I have played for years I played behind the wickets and was instructed what to do. Eventually it was my turn to bat. The family decided I needed a runner. We were all set for the first ball which I managed to hit and guess what  one of the younger members was in the right place and I was out for a duck.

 

Everyone declared it was time for tea

Carnival Week comes to a close

Dawlish Carnival Committee can feel proud that all their hard work paid off and we all enjoyed a wonderful week of events. The Parade on Friday was one of the best with gaily decorated floats,and walkers in fancy dress.. I felt it was better having it on a seperate evening to the Air Show. Not such a long day for the children

 

 Sat saw the Dog Show on the Lawn to round off the week.What a variety of dogs we have in the district all proudly displayed by their owners.The rain held off and didn,t spoil any of the events.

 

We still have lots of visitors in the week leading to the Bank Holiday The Fair has arrived in Town. Thursday sees a fun day at Dawlish Warren with Family Entertainment in the afternoon and it is all free.

 

The 10th Anniversary of the Fireworks Spectacular will be approx 9-15pm in the evening. 

A big thank you to all who have sponsered and supported these events. 

 

Dawlish Air Show

What a wonderful day we had at Dawlish watching the air show Thousands of people turned out to watch. As Dawlish Town Councillors we  entertained  the visiting V I Ps. These included Lord and Lady Devon from Powderham Castle The Lord Mayor and Lady Mayores of Exeter, Councillor  Sylvia Russell the Chairman of Teignbridge Council and her husband Bill. The Mayor and Mayoress of Dawlish and various visiting Mayor's and sponsorrs of the Air Show .

 

We had a few showers during the afternoon but the sun was so warm we soon dried out. The fly past by the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight had to be called off due to high winds but everything else went ahead. 

 

We watched  a search and rescue demonstration by Exam Lifeboat and the Sea King helicopter which play a very important role in our everyday lives here living on the coast. There were demonstrations by various helicopters and low flying aircraft 

 

The highlight of the afternoon was the display by the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team the Red Arrows Their display was fantastic with new maneuvers for this season.

 

At the conclusion of their display they did a formation fly past with the Vulcan bomber and dedicated it to the past Chairman of the Carnival Brian Heath  who started the air shows when he was Chairman and worked extremely hard to get it all together. Brian sadly died early in the year. It was very emotional.

 

 The Vulcan did a short display  and dedicated a fly past to all the soldiers killed in Afghanistan.

 This is the last Vulcan bomber flying and has been restored by the Vulcan to the Sky Trust and public donations

Dawlish Carnival

The weather has been kind so far for the Dawlish Carnival. On Sunday the opening was blessed with good weather. The programme of events began with the arrival of the Queen and her attendants travelling in the carnival float.

 

The parade this year was led by Peter Cross our very own Mr England who is the English Rugby Team mascot The afternoon's entertainment was started by The Red Sparrows who do a spoof of the Red Arrows and the air battle with the Red Baron and Snoopy.

 

The fabulous Wakefield Majorettes gave another of their wonderful displays plus the Junior Field gunner teams. The Annual Carnival Songs of Praise evening was held in the marquee to end a very pleasant day

 

Tuesday saw the line up of the Senior Pram Race fancy dress. There was a  large  number of entrants it was good to see the effort put into this event

 

On a more sober note we see more bodies of our soldiers killed in Afghanistan. More heartbreak for families of fathers sons and brothers our thoughts and prayers go out to them. It is good to see they are being honoured by the special Elizabeth medal and we hope the families and the wounded soldiers that we hear so little about will have the help and support they need and deserve

News from Dawlish Warren

Its August and Dawlish Warren is full with Summer visitors Families in tents caravans and lodges all enjoying a break The weather so far hasn't been very kind but the sun is shining now. Last Friday we spent the afternoon at Dawlish Warren listening to  the band playing and all the events organized by Teignbridge District Council . It was a great day enjoyed by everyone. and free. 

There does feel a touch of Autumn in the air in the mornings and the swallows are congregating on the telephone wires. No doubt thinking of their long flight ahead to warmer climes

Wimbledon has past, along with Royal Ascot. The football season is upon us. We will all be pleased to see the end of the cricket season judging by the performance of the England team against the Australians, enough said there.

 

We have had a busy few weeks.hence no news on my Blog We have had a family wedding, also family visiting from Australia.My husband and I  had the honour of attending the Royal Garden Party along with the Chairman of Teignbridge Council and her husband. It was a wonderful day one we shall remember We walked around the gardens and enjoyed a wonderful tea. I have to say I  admire the Queen and the work she does. She spent 2 hours chatting to quests and it was hot.

 

The next big event in Dawlish is the Carnival Aug 15th - Aug 22nd This year will be tinged with sadness due to the death of Brian Heath who has been the Carnival Chairman for years

We have the Carnival Air Show along with the world famous Red Arrows performing on Thursday Aug 20th.Events are planned for every day and the Carnival procession is Friday Aug 21st. We are all hoping for good weather