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Hi PJD Andrew got a mention in the Sun newspaper. I'll post the article below TWO terrified teenage girls swept out to sea were saved from drowning - by a SPACE HOPPER. The inflatable toy was thrown to the panic-stricken pair after they were taken too far out to reach a life buoy. The girls, aged 15 and 16, were moments away from drowning in rough conditions. But they managed to grab on to the ...

12 Oct 2010

Hi Guys This story made the newspapers in Glasgow. Two girls were saved from the sea after clinging on to a spacehopper A SPACEHOPPER saved two drowning girls after they were washed off a pier by giant waves. The balloon-like toy with handles was thrown to the pair after they were swept out too far to reach a lifebuoy. The girls - aged 15 and 16 - managed to grab it and use it as a float to reach ...

Hi Guys Great to see that the Spirit of the Exe festival is still going ahead. We'll be holidaying in Dawlish from the 3rd to 17th July and if anyone sees us at the festival then say hello. I've posted a recent photo of our 8 month old grandson in the Photos/Holidays section. Would also like to see a sand sculpture competition as Mark suggested. Last years competition with Rory McGrath and Paddy ...

Ambercoast festival
11 Jun 2010

Hi If anyone's going to the festival then I'd recommend a band playing on the main stage on Saturday. They're a Johnny Cash tribute band called Ring of Fire and if the crowds turn up then what a treat they're in for. I saw this band a few years ago at the Tartan Heart Festival in Belladrum and they had the place rocking. Here's a link to their video on You Tube ...

Natch in Dawlish
11 Jun 2010

Hi Have you tried the Cider Bar in Newton Abbott 99, East St, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2LD

Old Photos of Dawlish
11 Mar 2010

Last link for now guys as I'll probably not be back online until sometime next week. Found this site with some old photos from Devon incuding Dawlish, Teignmouth Torquay and Paignton. Lots of other towns too. http://www.visitthepast.co.uk/gallery.html

10 Mar 2010

Glad to see that you guys enjoyed the photos. Found some more at http://www.francisfrith.com/dawlish/ There's also a 'share your memories' section, and a 'book and map' section on it too. Hope this is of some use to you

9 Mar 2010

I saw a couple of old photos of Dawlish in the photos page. There's more at http://www.oldukphotos.com/devon_dawlish.htm

Dawlish Lawn
30 Jun 2009

Hi Guys My wife and I have visited Dawlish for the last four years and think it is a great place. Does anyone know if there is anything happening on the Lawn during the period 4th July till 18th July