|
|
|
19th July 2007
1.
A Lifeboat for
Dartmouth at last!
2. Dartmouth
and its Neighbours
3.
Craft Exhibition
4.
Naval College PIP/POP
5. Macmillan Fete
6.
The Kalahari Darts
7. B&B
or Self Catering in Dartmouth?
8.
Small News
1. A
Lifeboat for Dartmouth at last!
 
South Hams District Council has granted planning
permission for the RNLI to erect a wooden trial Lifeboat Station
on the site of the condemned pavilion on Coronation Park. Tom
Mansell, Deputy Divisional RNLI Inspector stated in his
presentation to the Councillors that, although a plastic track
had been applied for, a survey by the Sports Turf Research
Institute had shown that the low impact vehicle and trailer will
not damage the ground. No track will therefore be laid, except
immediately outside the Station and at the exit from the Park,
unless it becomes apparent that it is required to protect the
Park. A refitted D class inshore Lifeboat to Dartmouth should
arrive early in August and training on the Dart can begin.
Hopefully the Lifeboat will be on display during Dartmouth
Lifeboat Week from the 4th – 11th August. It is planned that the
Lifeboat station will be ready by mid October and the station
will begin its trial operational period shortly after.
Dartmouth dot TV are proud to have provided the
aerial photography that probably prevented the project from
having a delaying 'site visit'. Taken at 500 feet from a
Robinson R44 helicopter with the door removed and piloted by
John Bradbury from Stoke Gabriel, we have a lot of aerial
photography available including Dittisham, Kingswear, Dartmouth
and Totnes. Not forgetting our 6,000 picture Dartmouth
image library!
2.
Dartmouth and its Neighbours
A new updated edition of this classic history of Dartmouth is
being published by
Richard Webb today!
Launched last night at the Dartmouth Museum, this book is
definitely one for your collection!
Ray Freeman brings to life the way people have lived in
Dartmouth from prehistoric times to the present day. Based on
detailed research into local documents, contemporary maps, old
prints and photographs and oral evidence this book includes 18
chapters, over 100 carefully chosen illustrations and 25
fascinating maps.
-
Chaucer`s
Shipman inspired by Dartmouth`s pirates
-
John Hawley, the
town`s most distinguished citizen, MP, Mayor and benefactor.
-
Gilbert and
Raleigh sailing from the Dart to found England`s first
colonies.
-
Newcomen`s
Atmospheric Engine: the Industrial Revolution
-
Nineteenth
century: the railway, Britannia and the bunkering trade
-
World Wars:
bombs on the town and the D-Day fleet leaving for Normandy
-
Dartmouth since
1945 to the present day
Ray Freeman is a
history graduate from Durham University who came to Devon in
1964 to become head of history at a local grammar school. She is
a respected local historian, author and founded the Dartmouth
History Research Group.
Why not come down for the weekend and buy the book at the
Harbour Bookshop? The sun
is hot, the beer is warm, and the lager ice cold! For self catering
click here, for
B&B
click here, for
Hotels
click here.
For a Tourist Guide
to Dartmouth
click here.
3 .
Craft Exhibition
 
Don't forget to come along to St Saviour's Church in the centre
of Dartmouth today or tomorrow to see the wide range of
outstanding local craft work on show. Exhibits include patchwork
quilts, needlework, paintings, sculptures, metalwork and
calligraphy, together with examples of the impressive art work
done by students at Dartmouth Community College and Primary
School. Some of the exhibits are for sale and there is a Grand
Draw; and as if that were not enough, excellent home made
refreshments are available all day! The exhibition is open today
(Thursday) until 6.00pm and tomorrow (Friday) from 10.30am to
4.30pm. Don't miss it!
4. Naval College PIP/POP
Britannia Royal Naval College
is looking forward to its summer 'Passing-In/ Passing-Out
Parade' on Thursday 26th July. This date is one of the few
occasions in the year when members of the public are allowed in
to witness this spectacular ceremonial event which, weather
permitting, will take place on the Parade Ground. Limited
tickets are now available from Dartmouth Tourist Information
Centre (01803 834224). This is a quite limited event and
one which will bring tears to the eyes of Royalists and
supporters of Great Britain.
5. Macmillan Fete
The Dartmouth fund raising committee
for Macmillan Cancer Support is hoping that the rain will go
away and the sun will return for their annual summer fete to be
held this year on Tuesday, July 24th, in the Royal Avenue
Gardens. Along with the stalls of home-made cakes, books,
bric-a-brac, gifts, arts and crafts, there will be a raffle, a
whisky draw and a demonstration by the local line-dancers. Hot
drinks, freshly made sandwiches and home-made cakes will be
available from the tea-hut and music will be supplied by Trefor
Jones. It is hoped that the event, which starts at
10.00am, will receive lots of support to raise funds for the
wonderful work of Macmillan in helping people living with
cancer.
6. The Kalahari Darts
 
Dart
Marina is supporting the first ever British team of
four men, three of them living in Devon, as it prepares for a
challenge of a lifetime. The team, called The Kalahari Darts,
will undertake a 250 km run through the Kalahari Desert - the
equivalent of six full marathons in seven days in temperatures
of up to 120° F.
All money raised by the Kalahari Darts will be donated to the
Children’s Hospice South West where over 200 children and their
families are helped each year.
Mike Firmstone, one of the Kalahari Darts team who lives in
Dartmouth, explains; “The training for this type of extreme
challenge is crucial as we will be running over rough terrain in
searing heat and the demands on our team will be unrelenting.
The route through the Kalahari includes rocky ground, dry river
beds, sand dunes and gorges and we’ll need both physical and
mental stamina to be able to survive the heat and the trauma to
our bodies. Dart Marina has opened the doors of its Health Spa
to us at any time without charge – so we will be able to swim,
run, use weights and have regular sports massages which are all
crucial in a punishing training schedule.”
7. B&B
or Self Catering in Dartmouth?
All B&B's and Self Catering establishments will get a letter
from us next week. We need a link from your website or
a modest fee by 31st July, otherwise your business will
disappear from one of the most read websites in Devon.
Our newsletter is read by 2,000+ subscribers and more directly on the web.
Obviously we cannot do this for free, it's not fair on us,
so at the end of this month everyone will still get their
free listing (providing your website links to us), but
without
the photographs. We will be making a small service
charge of just £40 + VAT a year for the photographs.
If you leave it to the last day we will
have a backlog and
your listing will disappear,
put your business on the paid up list now
click here.
8.
Small News
-
Dining in Dartmouth We have
some of the best restaurants in the world, and some have
the best view in the world! The image on the right
was taken from The Embankment Restaurant this week.
Check out Dartmouth's restaurants by
clicking here
every one has been personally checked and approved by
the Dartmouth dot TV team. Enjoy.............
-
Hyperlinks
Guys, we try really hard to bring you more than just a
newsletter, it's often a springboard into the big
outside world. We do not use hyperlinks
gratuitously, they either go to our sponsors who really
deserve a look, or extend the story much further.
So when you see blue writing that is underlined, please
click on it. You will never know what you might
have missed? You could try this one
Dartmouth Image Gallery
.
-
All
advertisers should take note that your advert might
disappear altogether or may lose its photographs. Advertisers should
note these new conditions that will come into effect on July
31st by
clicking here.
-
Is
it
time to book your holiday
in Dartmouth now? for
Dartmouth self catering
accommodation
click here, for
Dartmouth B and B (
bed and breakfast )
click here, for
Dartmouth Hotels
click here.
For a Tourist Guide
to Dartmouth
click here.
-
Images copyright Dave
Cawley, & others
|
-
Any news you have, or to advertise
on Dartmouth dot TV, just reply to this e-mail.
 |
Dartmouth dot TV ~ Marketing Dartmouth
|
 |
© 2007 Dartmouth dot TV all rights reserved to all text and all
images
|
|
|
|
