Go to Google and search for a Dartmouth Webcam, what do you come up with ?  www.DartmouthWebcam.com or why not just click here to see it ?  simples! 

Why the 'lite' name? well it's a cut down version, one that loads quickly and does not require any extra and difficult software or plug-ins.  www.Dartmouth.tv is the only Dartmouth tourist website with a working webcam, is your business advertising on it?

To update the image simply press the f5 key on the very top row of your keyboard.

We would like to thank Nigel Way of the Royal Castle Hotel for permission to use their webcam feed.

2.   Stand Up Paddle (SUP)

Canoe Adventures offer guided canoeing aboard Voyager 12-seat canoes working from Tuckenhay (40 minutes from YHA Salcombe), halfway between Totnes and Dartmouth in the green South Hams along the famous River Dart.

This adventure is suitable for all ages, with full equipment provided and no previous experience necessary. Special rates apply on production of a valid YHA membership card.  This and these photographs are all we know, but it looks, err "challenging". 

The net says "The first stand up paddle surfers emerged in Waikiki in the early 1950s, when the post-war tourism boom saw Matson cruise liners deposit thousands of thrill-hungry Americans on the beach under the shadow of Diamond Head."

3.   Another ahhhh moment!

This beautiful baby Alpaca also known as a Cria was born at Woodlands on Tuesday 2nd March. Beth Lewis, Animal Keeper, who was with Mum Rose when the new Cria was born said "I couldn't resist giving the new arrival a nickname and have called him Marshmellow because he’s so sweet and fluffy. Mum did a fantastic job, he is an adorable little boy and is having a great time with all this nice weather we’ve been having".

Marshmellow now lives with a herd of 5 other Alpacas, 2 males and 3 females at Woodlands Zoo-Farm near Dartmouth where guests will be able to enter a competition to choose a new name for Marshmellow.

"All of the Alpacas are looking after Marshmellow, they are herding animals and they are very good at protecting each other, they also protect the sheep that share their paddock with them" Beth said. At only a week old Marshmellow is full of character and is always jumping and dancing around the paddock with his family.  For more click here.

4.   Small News

• Does anyone remember BT or probably  The Post Office tunnelling under Dartmouth in the last 50 or so years, and where the tunnels go?  If so click here please?
   

• Does anyone know who donated any of the many properties to the charities now known as The Dartmouth Trust? and why?  If so click here.
   

• This Saturday 13 March between 10am and 2pm there is a Nearly New and Good Quality Sale in St Clement's Church, Townstal.  There will be ladies clothing and accessories, kitchen equipment, soft furnishings, household items, plus refreshments and a raffle.   All in aid of church/community projects.
   

• Murder Mystery Dinner at The Royal Castle Hotel, Thursday 25th March. Jess says: Join us for one of our famous Murder Mystery Dinners with the Candlelight Theatre Company, where the scene is set for a night of intrigue and murder - as the plot thickens enjoy a three-course dinner! The evening starts at 7pm with a welcome drink and canapés. £34.50 per person. Why not stay overnight - double rooms available from £73.00 per person (including dinner, full English breakfast, complimentary parking and VAT). To make a booking contact reception on: 01803 833033
   

• 5 country red wine tasting 11th March @ Browns Hotel.  James Brown has chosen the 5 amazing red wines from 5 different countries to mark his first tasting of the year.   He's picked big luscious reds to suit all palates but also to offer interesting contrasts between countries.   The wines can be tasted at Browns on the 11th March with some nibbles. You can stay for dinner of slow roasted beef and dessert and enjoy the wines at their off sales prices. The price for the tasting is £10.  Dinner including the tasting is £22. To book call 01803 832572.

Why not come and visit Dartmouth?

• Self catering accommodation click here
   
• Dartmouth B and B  click here
   
• Dartmouth Hotels click here
   
• A Tourist Guide to Dartmouth click here

Images copyright Dave Cawley, Andy Carter & others.