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1. New
Dartmouth Book
2. Dinner at the Floating Bridge
3.
Devon’s cutest baby
4.
Property Talk
5. A
new artist in town
6.
McMillan Fete
7. Small News
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1. New Dartmouth
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Nigel Evans is a well known local
photographer, you will have seen many of his photographs on our
website and news. The TIC once used a lot of his stunning
photographs in their tourist guide. Nigel's work can often
be seen in his gallery, White Sails in Dartmouth. Nigel
has the eye and the patience to capture the mood and feel of
Dartmouth. Many have tried, but Nigel has succeeded.
Now Nigel has produced "Reflections of Dartmouth" published by
Richard Webb, which is simply awe inspiring! It is bound
to sell out of its first print run. The book is big, very
big (200 pages), and has over 170 images. Some images are
huge fold-out panoramas. You'll need to buy at least two
copies, one for you and one for the friends you want to entice
to come and stay or live in Dartmouth!
Words cannot describe the magnificence of this book, you need to
get up early and buy one from the Harbour Bookshop on Friday
morning (it's a steal at £25.00!), or from the Tourist
Information Centre or White Sails Gallery. Which will
become your favourite photograph? You can see a little
more by visiting the Dartmouth Books website by
clicking here.
Why not come down this weekend to buy one?
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2.
Dinner at the Floating Bridge
 
 
The Dartmouth dot TV
crew have recently enjoyed a meal at The Floating Bridge, near
the Higher Ferry in Dartmouth. Now owned by the Dart Marina, the
Floating Bridge offers a menu reflects everything that is good
about honest pub food – Devon crab sandwiches, beer battered cod
and chef-made chips, local ale and, of course, traditional puds
served with rich Devon clotted cream. Unfortunately we weren't
able to take advantage of the lovely river views from the roof
terrace or the truly waterside seating (the only pub in town to
have these) because of the awful weather on the night we were
there; but this was made up for by the friendly, traditional
Devon pub atmosphere created by Ann and her team. Instead we
were seated in the newly decorated back bar with its fresh,
seasidey feel and where we enjoyed our meals of fishcake with
tomato lime and coriander salsa followed by fresh scallops with
pesto and deep fried whitebait with aioli followed by ribeye
steak and chips (well, what else would Dave choose?). Why
not try The Floating Bridge and see for yourself how this old
pub has been brought into the 21st century? You can check
out their web site by
clicking here.
The Floating Bridge has live music this Saturday from 9-11.30pm
and on Regatta Saturday features 59 Ford playing on the terrace
from 2 - 4.30 and from 9 - 11.30 in the bar. Anyone who saw 59
Ford at Music Festival won't want to miss this extra Regatta
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3. Devon’s
cutest baby
Life is sweet. The sun is shining
and the grass is soft. This lovely baby has copper coloured ears
perked listening to Alpaca Mum cropping the grass. Born last
week with her soft brown eyes and eyelashes to die for she is
everyone’s favourite baby at Woodlands this holiday. The
Alpaca herd are new residents in the Big Fun Farm, the zoo in a
farm at Woodlands.
Click
here to see more?
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| 4.
Property Talk
It is generally agreed that property
in either the social or rented sector may be less energy
efficient than those properties in the home residential market
and this has led to the government introducing energy
performance certificates (EPC’s) to both these sectors. The
intention is that tenants may take a keener interest in the
energy rating of homes for let, as a higher energy rating means
lower fuel bills.
Energy assessment of these buildings is already underway and the
timetable for the deadline for EPC's has been established. The
UK Government has already released the inspection programme for
housing in the social sector. UK landlords will need to act
swiftly to arrange a survey of their property for energy
performance, in order to prevent hold-ups when it comes to
renting their properties out and the loss of money these hold
ups may lead to.
Properties cannot be made available to rent after the 1st
October unless an EPC is provided. Tom Freeborn Domestic Energy
Assessor for Freeborns who covers the South Hams area says that
inspections should be implemented now, in time to avoid the
inevitable ‘rush’ as we approach the October deadline. Contact
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5. A
new artist in town
Baxters in Foss Street is
holding an exhibition featuring local and seaside views by a
mixture of existing and guest artists. The picture shown is
by renowned Devon water-colourist John Hoar. Dartmouth
artist Simon Hart will also be showing the first in an
exciting collection of collage and mixed media pieces. In
all, 6 artists will be showing new work alongside wirework
pictures by Helaina Sharpley and carved and painted wood
pieces by Michael Lythgoe. The private view is this Friday
25th at 6pm, contact Sarah at the gallery for an invitation
on 01803 839000. All works are on the baxters
website click
here to see it.
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6.
McMillan Fete
There were clear blue skies and
sunshine for the Macmillan Summer Fete held in the Royal
Avenue Gardens on Tuesday. After weeks of unsettled weather
resulting in other local events having to cancel or change
their venue, this was a perfect Dartmouth summer day!
Organiser, Sue Wright said "Once again, we were so lucky
with the weather, which was just perfect!" The many visitors
enjoyed browsing the range of stalls selling everything from
home made cakes to arts and crafts and the crew running the
refreshment hut were kept busy all day. The event raised
over £1,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, which helps
improve the lives of people affected by cancer, providing
practical, medical, emotional and financial support and
pushes for better cancer care. For more information
click here.
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7. Small News
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Tony & Chris Scorer are opening their “Tropical garden” on
Monday 28th July between 3pm and 7pm. They live at Crieff
Lodge which is opposite 29 Clarence Hill, Dartmouth. Entry
is £2.50 and refreshments and some plants will be available.
There is no parking but the garden is well worth the walk to
visit.
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This Saturday live music at The Floating Bridge Dartmouth
from 9.00 - 11.30pm
- Why not come and
visit Dartmouth?
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Self
catering accommodation
click here
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Dartmouth B and B
click here
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Dartmouth Hotels
click here
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A Tourist Guide
to Dartmouth
click here
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Will in
Dartmouth, to read Kevin's poem about her,
click here |
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Images copyright Dave
Cawley,
Nigel Evans , Kevin Pyne & others. |
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Dartmouth dot TV ~
Marketing Dartmouth
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