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 29th
November 2007
1 .
Higher Ferry revealed
2.
Magic at The Floating Bridge
3. Mexican
at the Castle Hotel
4 .
Dartmouth & Kingswear Society
5 .
Festival of Healing Arts
6 . Candlelit
Dartmouth
7. Christmas
Treats at Fingals
8. Thanksgiving
9. Small News
1. Higher Ferry
revealed
The Dartmouth-Kingswear Floating Bridge Company, operator of
the town’s Higher Ferry, has signed a contract with
Pendennis Shipyard for the construction of a replacement
vessel to be delivered in the summer of 2009. The new ferry
will replace the existing 47-year old, paddle-driven vessel
and will effectively double the capacity – carrying up to 36
cars at a time. The £4 million contract was awarded to
Pendennis, the World-renowned superyacht builder based in
Falmouth, who recently built Cornwall’s new King Harry Ferry
which came into operation last year.
Apart from the new ferry’s greatly increased capacity, a 25%
reduction in crossing times and a more efficient traffic
management system should ensure that long queues are a thing
of the past. The new vessel will also be able to carry
heavier vehicles and, although a midship central control
room will span the car-deck to give enhanced visibility,
there will be capacity and space for double-decker buses
below it.
The drive system will be provided by a pair of
hydraulically-operated bullwheels which will pull the ferry
along two steel hawsers anchored on each side of the river.
A major advantage of this technique is that it is
particularly quiet; and that wash is kept to a minimum.
The ferry is scheduled to be delivered to Dartmouth on 10th
June 2009.
2.
Magic at The Floating Bridge
Get ready with your magic wand! There will be
more than roast turkey on offer during December at The Floating
Bridge pub in Dartmouth. Starting on Sunday 2nd December (then
9th, 16th, and 23rd,) there will be amazement and astonishment
as a magician works his magic and entertains the children from
2.30 until 3.30pm.
Rabbits might pop out of hats, cards will certainly disappear up
sleeves and coins will magically materialise from behind
unsuspecting children’s ears! Budding Harry’s and Hermione’s
should come along and bring their wands, top hats and magic
spells as the magician will need lots of help to conjure up some
breathtaking hocus-pocus.
The Floating Bridge is well loved in Dartmouth for its friendly
atmosphere and a menu that has Devon flavours at its core. “We
love Sunday lunchtimes in the pub and on the run up to Christmas
we thought it would be lovely to have a children’s entertainer
in the pub to add to the excitement. We are hoping to see lots
of families and friends and as always we’ll have a gorgeous tree
and plenty of local produce on the menu – we are sourcing local
turkey, and as always will have locally reared meat, Devon
cheeses and lots of delicious puds,” said Ann Firmstone manager
of The Floating Bridge.
For further information please call The Floating Bridge on 01803
832 354 or for further information about events at Dart Marina
please
click here.
3 .
Mexican at the Castle Hotel
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Only two nights left, today and Friday. If you ask,
you can have a shot of Tequila for a pound!!
4 . Dartmouth
& Kingswear Society
"My life behind bars"
by Nigel Way Proprietor of the Royal Castle Hotel,
Dartmouth Tuesday 4th December 7.30 – 9.00 p.m. at The Flavel,
Dartmouth.
This meeting is open to all with no entry charge. Wine and soft
drinks will be available from 7pm.
Why not come down and listen, or a drink in one
of our 14 bars? For
Dartmouth self catering
accommodation
click here, for
Dartmouth B & B
click here, for
Dartmouth Hotels
click here.
For a Tourist Guide
to Dartmouth
click here.
5. Festival of Healing Arts 8th & 9th
December
  
Kerry reports:
Over sixty people are participating in the festival including
teachers, musicians, complementary therapists, local volunteers
and stall holders. The festival is taking place in three
locations: The Flavel, the Royal Castle Hotel and Kendricks
Restaurant. We have sold over 120 workshop places – in t’ai chi, tantra, qigong, yoga and sound healing. In the
Taster Tent there will be 12 complementary therapists offering
free taster sessions– Shiatsu, Ki Treatment, Spiritual Healing,
Allergy Testing, Thai massage, Kinesiology, Crystal & Sound
Healing, Acupressure Massage, Indian Head Massage & Reflexology.
There will be a continual programme of live entertainment on
stage at The Flavel throughout the weekend. Not forgetting the
Saturday night Celebration with ‘One Hand Clapping’, a very
talented six piece band playing a fusion of rock/latin/sweet
soul. The Shopping Bazaar will have stands selling among other
things: jewellery, ethical/natural clothing, natural skin
products, Books & buddhas, Tantra clothing, Sound healing
instruments and CD’s
Weekend Entry Ticket is £6. Under 12’s free with £1 going to
Dartmouth Caring. For further information
click here.
8th & 9th December 2007
6 . Candlelit
Dartmouth 14th - 16th December
Sarah Duggan
reports: A 15 piece ukulele band, a 20 piece Samba band, a
uni-cyclist, a juggler and stilt walking reindeers and fairies
are just some of entertainers you can expect to see over the
Candlelit Dartmouth weekend.
There will be carol
singing led by the 40-strong Britannia choir at The Bandstand,
duets and choirs from The Dartmouth Community College will be
performing around town.
The Friday lantern
lighting procession promises to be magical and with Santa
arriving by boat and a festive market in The Royal Avenue Gardens
there is plenty to see. Many of Dartmouth’s interesting shops
will be having special Candlelit offers over the weekend with
lucky dips and Christmas refreshments available. Most will be
open to at least 8pm on Friday and Saturday so do come and support
our local businesses.
Put it in your diary
now, 14th - 16th December, and be sure to visit Dartmouth for some Christmas shopping
and to enjoy the magic of Dartmouth. For more information
click here.
7. Christmas
Treats at Fingals Hotel Dittisham
On Friday 30th November from, 9.30am - 7.30pm, we are having
a Christmas Fair in a marquee at Fingals Hotel.
The marquee will be brim full of stalls selling baskets, Indian
jewellery, African presents, plants, pottery, a white elephant
stall, cashmere, delicious local produce, textile and silver
jewellery, - in fact everything you would need to buy for
Christmas.
Come and enjoy plenty of food and fun and have a great day out!
Charity Donations will go to Ragalla Aid in Sri Lanka and Life
on Lens.
8. Thanksgiving
  
Over 40 Dartmouth people attended this magnificent
Thanksgiving Dinner. So much food, so much wine.
If you missed it this year, you really ought to come next
year!!
9.
Small News
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Christmas Fayres
this Saturday 1st December
Dartmouth Caring is hosting
its Annual Christmas Fayre at the Flavel. This is a
chance to buy Christmas presents from a variety of craft
stalls. Hot pork baps with stuffing and apple sauce,
homemade soup and mince pies will be available. Cake
stall, Tombola and spirit draw, come along and have some
fun. Christmas draw tickets will also be on sale. 10am
– 3pm. The entrance fee is £1.00 per adult to include a
coffee
St Saviour's Church are
also hosting their Christmas Fair from 10am- 4pm,
free entry.
Home
made cakes and refreshments, Bric a Brac, Toys,
Toiletries, Jewellery, Books, Raffle; games for the
children.
You're
sure to find all your Christmas presents at these
Christmas Fayres
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Is
it
time to book your holiday
in Dartmouth now?
For
Dartmouth self catering
accommodation
click here, for
Dartmouth B and B
click here, for
Dartmouth Hotels
click here.
For a Tourist Guide
to Dartmouth
click here.
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