Herald Express (Torquay UK) back issues from May 2007:
Future skills uncertainty South West England's businesses hold the key to creating a workforce ready to deliver the region's future economic growth.
May 09, 2007 ... South West England's businesses hold the key to creating aworkforce ready to deliver the region's future economic growth. But, many have neither the information nor the knowledge toforecast skills needs in a rapidly evolving global market economy. That was the provocative ...
Pallet company picks up award Newton Abbot-based WL Vallance Ltd has been voted the number one Fortec licensee by its fellow members in the 62-strong Fortec Pallet Distribution Network.
May 09, 2007 ... Newton Abbot-based WL Vallance Ltd has been voted the number oneFortec licensee by its fellow members in the 62-strong Fortec PalletDistribution Network. The award was presented to Nick Vallance, managing director, atthe Fortec Pallet annual awards ceremony in Stratford upon ...
Celebration of vital work of our army of 'temps' The Recruitment and Employment Confederation, organisers of National Temporary Workers Week, which runs from June 4 to 8, is inviting bosses and managers to make their temps a cup of tea in gratitude for the invaluable work they do.
May 09, 2007 ... The Recruitment and Employment Confederation, organisers ofNational Temporary Workers Week, which runs from June 4 to 8, isinviting bosses and managers to make their temps a cup of tea ingratitude for the invaluable work they do. Monday, June 4, has been designated Tea for Temps ...
Students urged to consider placements University undergraduates from South Devon are needed to fill summer work placements across the region.
May 09, 2007 ... University undergraduates from South Devon are needed to fillsummer work placements across the region. National scheme Shell Step is looking for 70 enterprisingundergraduates from Torbay, Teignbridge or the South Hams who want tofurther their career and earn cash over the ...
Magic marine mammals Dolphins have cruised in and out of my life since the late 1940s. But the walk along the west coast of Ireland with cousin Bridie, in my late teens, lent a gloss to what I had been putting together since boyhood on the South Devon coast.
May 09, 2007 ... Dolphins have cruised in and out of my life since the late 1940s.But the walk along the west coast of Ireland with cousin Bridie, inmy late teens, lent a gloss to what I had been putting together sinceboyhood on the South Devon coast. Bridie and I were on Crow Head, on the ...
Economy residents' 'biggest concern' The bay economy tops the list of priorities among residents, it is being claimed.
May 09, 2007 ... The bay economy tops the list of priorities among residents, it isbeing claimed. Two years ago, the public's biggest concerns were crime followedby the need for the Kingskerswell bypass. Now it appears there has been a noticeable shift in public opiniontowards getting the Bay ...
Complaints just keep flooding in To put it bluntly, South West Water lets too much of its asset flow under the bridge before answering customers' queries.
May 09, 2007 ... To put it bluntly, South West Water lets too much of its assetflow under the bridge before answering customers' queries. So says Tom Salter who resorted to ringing the managing directorafter failing to get satisfaction from its helpline. Yet he had nobetter luck trying to speak to ...
Christine hopes to drive message home Remember Christine Thomas whose car was booked for being illegally parked in Barnstaple when it was in her drive at Marldon?
May 09, 2007 ... Remember Christine Thomas whose car was booked for being illegallyparked in Barnstaple when it was in her drive at Marldon? Devon and Cornwall's central ticket unit in Plymouth admitted a'computing inputting error' involving the last digit of her numberplate. She felt she ...
Woolly tale of spring cruise The brilliant spring weather has brought the pleasure boats out early. And what a colourful sight they are bobbing along the South Devon coastline.
May 09, 2007 ... The brilliant spring weather has brought the pleasure boats outearly. And what a colourful sight they are bobbing along the SouthDevon coastline. And none caught the eye more than a craft plying out fromTeignmouth. As it would with its passengers being two sheep. "I know it ...
Council's lawyers are on the case London beckons for a South Devon legal team who have won a national award.
May 09, 2007 ... London beckons for a South Devon legal team who have won anational award. Teignbridge Council lawyers are celebrating news of receiving anawards commendation from the Municipal Journal- one of the country'sleading local government journals. The award was for commitment to ...
Homeless help with town spring clean Homeless volunteers from Torquay's Project 58 and the Langley House Trust played their part in cleaning up Torquay town centre.
May 09, 2007 ... Homeless volunteers from Torquay's Project 58 and the LangleyHouse Trust played their part in cleaning up Torquay town centre. The clients took part in a spring clean of Temperance Street,Factory Row, Abbey Road, part of Union Street and the wastelandbeside The Row. Debbie ...
Inspirational programme for emerging artists Budding artists can be part of the first community summer art school based on Dartmoor.
May 09, 2007 ... Budding artists can be part of the first community summer artschool based on Dartmoor. The two-week programme, set-up by sculptor Peter Randall-Page andpoet Stephen Park, aims to encourage emerging sculptors, painters anddigital photographers. Artists can dabble in stone ...
Race aims to be best yet The race is on to beat the rush and sign up for a 'bigger and better' Torbay Half Marathon.
May 09, 2007 ... The race is on to beat the rush and sign up for a 'bigger andbetter' Torbay Half Marathon. Over 850 keen runners have completed their application forms forthe June 24 event, which new race director Adam and Luke Carswellpromise will be the best yet. There have already been ...
Skittlers collect host of trophies
May 09, 2007 ... On the ball ... officials of the Torquay Skittles League attendedthe prize giving ceremony at a dinner and dance, held at the RivieraInternational Conference Centre in Torquay. The league attracts over 1,600 players who help to make up 100teams in nine divisions. Over 230 ...
Firefighters join the fight against cancer Three South Devon-based firefighters were in the thick of the action on Dartmoor over the weekend, but there wasn't a flame in sight.
May 09, 2007 ... Three South Devon-based firefighters were in the thick of theaction on Dartmoor over the weekend, but there wasn't a flame insight. The quartet had abandoned their pumps for a healthy dose ofcharity work on their bikes with colleagues hoping to raisepounds15,000 for Cancer ...
Negotiating the car park merry-go-round It was a typical Friday in Ashburton with the car park crammed full and drivers going round and round looking for someone about to depart. As we arrived we saw a man jingling car keys and he smiled and motioned us to follow.
May 09, 2007 ... It was a typical Friday in Ashburton with the car park crammedfull and drivers going round and round looking for someone about todepart. As we arrived we saw a man jingling car keys and he smiledand motioned us to follow. When his space was empty we drove in but on alighting ...
It certainly was as bad as they said When in doubt blame the media - as the traders of Totnes seem to be doing in their wail over lost business because of the crazy cock-up that closed off two of the main approach roads to the town and caused the most horrendous traffic jams.
May 09, 2007 ... When in doubt blame the media - as the traders of Totnes seem tobe doing in their wail over lost business because of the crazy cock-up that closed off two of the main approach roads to the town andcaused the most horrendous traffic jams. Having spent nearly half an hour in a queue ...
Phantom calls that keep you hanging on Most of us have had mystery telephone calls at one time or another. The phone rings, you answer and the line goes dead immediately. Irritating if you realise what is happening but sinister and terrifying if you are elderly and living on your own. Was that heavy breathing you could hear before the line went dead ?
May 09, 2007 ... Most of us have had mystery telephone calls at one time oranother. The phone rings, you answer and the line goes deadimmediately. Irritating if you realise what is happening but sinisterand terrifying if you are elderly and living on your own. Was thatheavy breathing you could hear ...
Personal attacks marred election I used to wonder what a politician felt like when he had just lost his seat. Now I can tell you: it really, really hurts, deep down and bitterly.
May 09, 2007 ... I used to wonder what a politician felt like when he had just losthis seat. Now I can tell you: it really, really hurts, deep downand bitterly. I am truly sorry for the suffering I myself inflicted on thecouncillor whom I unseated four years ago. During those four years I ...
Spending our funds unwisely Craig Pomeroy of Torbay Ices is to be commended (HE May 5) for his public-spirited rant about the withdrawal of waste bins and beach attendants on the main Torquay seafront. Another own goal by council officers seemingly intent on bringing the Bay to national attention yet again for all the wrong reasons.
May 09, 2007 ... Craig Pomeroy of Torbay Ices is to be commended (HE May 5) for hispublic-spirited rant about the withdrawal of waste bins and beachattendants on the main Torquay seafront. Another own goal by councilofficers seemingly intent on bringing the Bay to national attentionyet again for all the ...
Have you got what it takes? Have you got what it takes to tackle an Alan Sugar-type South Devon businessman?
May 09, 2007 ... Have you got what it takes to tackle an Alan Sugar-type SouthDevon businessman? See Nigel's advert in today's Jobs section. High-flying estate agent Nigel Green is looking for people withpizzazz to take part in an Apprentice-style recruitment battle entitled the Nigel Green ...
Revised look for business park bid Engineering firm Centrax has gone back to the drawing board and revised its plans for a business park on the outskirts of Newton Abbot.
May 09, 2007 ... Engineering firm Centrax has gone back to the drawing board andrevised its plans for a business park on the outskirts of NewtonAbbot. Despite continued objections from councillors concerned at thepotential environmental impact, the company has resubmitted the newproposals to ...
1,000 will attend naval conference Torquay is to host almost 1,000 people including senior naval officers at this year's Royal Naval Association annual conference.
May 09, 2007 ... Torquay is to host almost 1,000 people including senior navalofficers at this year's Royal Naval Association annual conference. The conference hasn't been in Torbay since 1991 but this year willattract senior officers and their wives from all over the country. The event will be ...
Carriage returns are rare After reading about the fares of the horse drawn carriages being 'bumped up' and of a increase in a return to the seafront rising by pounds8 I would like to make a couple of points.
May 09, 2007 ... After reading about the fares of the horse drawn carriages being'bumped up' and of a increase in a return to the seafront rising bypounds8 I would like to make a couple of points. The price has not increased in the last two years. If left untilnext year it would have been three ...
Contest hots up for miss Torbay It may have got off to a slow start but the heats for Miss Torbay 2007 are well underway with six gorgeous girls showing what they are made of.
May 09, 2007 ... It may have got off to a slow start but the heats for Miss Torbay2007 are well underway with six gorgeous girls showing what they aremade of. The second heat, which took place at The Grand Hotel, proved moreof a success than the first photo-shoot when no one showed up ...
Ready to rock for ambulance
May 09, 2007 ... Tickets are selling out fast for a Newton Abbot rock 'n' rollcharity night. The Rockin' and Rollin' event is in aid of Devon Air AmbulanceTrust. Caroline Creer, operations manager for the trust said: "We wouldlike to thank the organisers of this event for their hard ...
Concert will pull out all the stops Organ music will be raising the rafters at a Paignton church in a special concert.
May 09, 2007 ... Organ music will be raising the rafters at a Paignton church in aspecial concert. The Parish Church is holding a concert by resident organist GarethPerkins. He will play music from a wide range of organ favourites from the18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Gareth said: ...
Award marks work of volunteer Alan A fish and chip supper for a coachload of arriving Welsh chapel- goers 24 years ago has led to a national award for Brixham resident and welfare worker Alan Healey.
May 09, 2007 ... A fish and chip supper for a coachload of arriving Welsh chapel-goers 24 years ago has led to a national award for Brixham residentand welfare worker Alan Healey. At a ceremony in London, he was presented with a volunteers' hard-won Certificate of Appreciation by Brian Miles CBE, ...
Didgeridoos and mystics - it could only be Totnes Totnes is going mystic for a two day fayre of auras, angels and a didgeridoo healer who has travelled half way around the globe to be there.
May 09, 2007 ... Totnes is going mystic for a two day fayre of auras, angels and adidgeridoo healer who has travelled half way around the globe to bethere. The town's first Earth, Health and Mystic Fayre is due to getunderway at Tones Civic Hall later this month. It will involve almost 40 ...
Party boosts funds
May 09, 2007 ... A pavement party in Brixham town centre has boosted funds for theDevon Air Ambulance, the Foundation for the Study of Infant Deathsand the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen by a total ofpounds480. Thanks to the revelry organised at Gulliver's Cafe in MiddleStreet by ...
Alternative view of boy bishop theory It seems that my note about the supposed 'boy bishop' figure in Paignton Parish Church is a case of mistaken identity.
May 09, 2007 ... It seems that my note about the supposed 'boy bishop' figure inPaignton Parish Church is a case of mistaken identity. As the Rev Brian Tubbs explains in this gentle rebuke: "CharlieLewis may or may not be an authority on religious life in the MiddleAges but he is almost certainly ...
Thrilling way to help brain children Thrill-seekers and well-wishers are invited to take part in daring event for charity.
May 09, 2007 ... Thrill-seekers and well-wishers are invited to take part in daringevent for charity. The children's charity, Brainwave, is holding a sponsored abseilin Chudleigh on Saturday, May 26. The challenge is to conquer either the 45ft or 80ft descent in thepicturesque setting at ...
Kind words for a kind Christian woman I recently attended the funeral service for Christine Ridalls, a fine Christian person and an example to us all.
May 09, 2007 ... I recently attended the funeral service for Christine Ridalls, afine Christian person and an example to us all. The Rev Simon Wright, who gave the address, was so accurate in hiskind words about Christine. With his permission his address follows: "Often Christian people get ...
Stepping out for charity Keith Walter of the Rotary Club of Newton Abbot passed through Dartmouth on his way to Vitre in France.
May 09, 2007 ... Keith Walter of the Rotary Club of Newton Abbot passed throughDartmouth on his way to Vitre in France. He was met by several local Rotarians and the following day sentme the message ' ...certainly a pleasant reception in Dartmouth - anda mug of tea as well'. The Rotary Club of ...
New bowls season on a roll
May 09, 2007 ... Councillor Iris Pritchard, the mayor of Dartmouth, bowled theopening woods at the Bowling Club's green in Victoria Road to set thenew season in motion. Following the opening bowls a mixed match took place between thepresident's team and the Captain's team. The Captain's team won ...
Climbing the musical ladder Christopher Helyer, who has been honorary director of music in the Parish of Dartmouth since 1999, has been appointed as the successor to Trevor Jarvis as co-ordinator, Royal School of Church Music South West England.
May 09, 2007 ... Christopher Helyer, who has been honorary director of music in theParish of Dartmouth since 1999, has been appointed as the successorto Trevor Jarvis as co-ordinator, Royal School of Church Music SouthWest England. Christopher, whose early training in church music was as ...
Moving love story that will keep you spell bound Red Dog Productions bring their exciting and heart-wrenching new production, Skin Tight, to The Flavel, Dartmouth,this Friday, at 8pm.
May 09, 2007 ... Red Dog Productions bring their exciting and heart-wrenching newproduction, Skin Tight, to The Flavel, Dartmouth,this Friday, at 8pm. Written by award-winning playwright Gary Henderson, Skin Tight isa critically acclaimed, intensely beautiful piece of theatre. Moving, magical, ...
Ring cut off finger Firefighters were called to Torbay Hospital's casualty department to perform a delicate operation on Monday.
May 09, 2007 ... Firefighters were called to Torbay Hospital's casualty departmentto perform a delicate operation on Monday. Their patient was a woman whose ring ...
Neighbour alerts firefighters
May 09, 2007 ... A neighbour alerted firefighters after seeing smoke coming fromthe kitchen of a nearby property in Totnes on Monday evening. Two fire crews attended the incident at Broomborough Drive at justafter 6.20pm when they used a hosereel to extinguish the small blaze. No occupants were ...
Tourism group celebrates South West Tourism is celebrating the achievement of reaching 5,000 members, making the region the largest regional Tourist Board membership scheme in the UK.
May 09, 2007 ... South West Tourism is celebrating the achievement of reaching5,000 members, making the region the largest regional Tourist Boardmembership scheme in the UK. Malcolm Bell, chief executive of South West Tourism, said:"Achieving the 5,000 membership mark is a fantastic milestone ...
Spring walk will set out to prove that 'trees are good for you' A spring walk aimed at unveiling the food secrets of trees is being held in Totnes.
May 09, 2007 ... A spring walk aimed at unveiling the food secrets of trees isbeing held in Totnes. The 'healthy tree walk' through the arboretum in the grounds ofTotnes' Follaton House is being organised by Trees for Health and isset to go ahead on Sunday. The walk will enable people to ...
Tummy bug left boy fighting for his life A five-year-old boy was left battling for his life after being struck down with a common tummy bug.
May 09, 2007 ... A five-year-old boy was left battling for his life after beingstruck down with a common tummy bug. Carter Keane suffered an extremely severe reaction to theRotavirus, was put on a life support machine in hospital and lost athird of his body weight in just a few days. The ...
Making the switch simple Digital switchover starts in October this year in Whitehaven, Cumbria, with the rest of the UK making the switch between 2008 and 2012.
May 09, 2007 ... Digital switchover starts in October this year in Whitehaven,Cumbria, with the rest of the UK making the switch between 2008 and2012. With over 30 million TV sets in the UK still tuned to analogue,Digit Al, the friendly robot guide to switchover, has put together ahandy ...
One of our giraffes is missing One of Paignton's new giraffes has been stolen, leaving its lonely mate.
May 09, 2007 ... One of Paignton's new giraffes has been stolen, leaving its lonelymate. The 4ft giraffe had only just arrived - at the helm of the newlyrefurbished deck of the Noah's Ark pub in Totnes Road, just along theroad from Paignton Zoo. The pub's new owners have spent more than ...
Planning victory for 'pig pong' farmer Farmer and leading South Hams Tory councillor John Tucker has won the controversial 'pig pong' planning battle he fought with his own council.
May 09, 2007 ... Farmer and leading South Hams Tory councillor John Tucker has wonthe controversial 'pig pong' planning battle he fought with his owncouncil. The deputy leader of South Hams Council has been told he can carryon keeping pigs in the Bozomzeal Farm barn complex near Dittisham hewas ...
All you need for perfect viewing
May 09, 2007 ... Devon and Cornwall Aerials and Satellites can provide you with avariety of options ready for the digital switch over. From digital Freeview where an aerial upgrade may be required toVirgin media - cable - ...
Won one, lost one for final pairing The final ties of this year's Torbay Quiz League season were played out at Churston Golf Club and saw teams from the Royal take on the Devon Dumpling in both disciplines.
May 09, 2007 ... The final ties of this year's Torbay Quiz League season wereplayed out at Churston Golf Club and saw teams from the Royal take onthe Devon Dumpling in both disciplines. Final results: General knowledge, Royal B 63, Devon Dumpling 56;sport, Royal A 30, Devon Dumpling 44. The ...
Questions
May 09, 2007 ... 1) Which product is advertised on TV at Cleaner Close? 2) Orson Welles, Prince Aly Khan, and Dick Haymes were three ofthe five husbands of which actress? 3) Which Scottish city's name is derived from two Gaelic wordsand means ...
Answers
May 09, 2007 ... 1, Daz; 2, Rita Hayworth; 3, Glasgow, Green Glen; 4, Caves; 5, ...
Rising high from ashes
May 09, 2007 ... Congratulations to South Devon's SIFAM Fibre Optics, the companywhich doesn't know the meaning of giving up. The Torquay-based high-tech firm has just announced it is to betaken over in a pounds5 million deal which can only bode well for thefuture. Gooch and Housego, a ...
Protesters put on walking shoes Rain failed to dampen the spirits of 60 protesters campaigning to save green fields in Yalberton.
May 09, 2007 ... Rain failed to dampen the spirits of 60 protesters campaigning tosave green fields in Yalberton. Residents and their friends enjoyed a walk through the valley ledby Herald Express columnist Brian Carter on Bank Holiday Monday. Members of the Yalberton Valley Action Group and ...
Council hopeful misses out by one vote - to his wife Totnes it consultant Steve Rogers has been beaten out of a seat on Totnes Town Council by his own wife - and by just a single vote.
May 09, 2007 ... Totnes it consultant Steve Rogers has been beaten out of a seat onTotnes Town Council by his own wife - and by just a single vote. Steve and wife Emily were both aiming for a place on the councilas they stood as contenders in last week's local election battles. But only one of ...
Voting time for baby of the year The finishing touches are being added to our bumper 24-page Baby of the Year supplement.
May 09, 2007 ... The finishing touches are being added to our bumper 24-page Babyof the Year supplement. The competition guide, which will be published on Monday, features799 babies and toddlers from around South Devon. The children had their pictures taken by a professionalphotographer at ...
Welly good day at village fair Maypole dancing, Punch and Judy and welly throwing will all be part of Stoke Gabriel's traditional May fair celebrations.
May 09, 2007 ... Maypole dancing, Punch and Judy and welly throwing will all bepart of Stoke Gabriel's traditional May fair celebrations. The event which takes place on Sunday May 20 promises atraditional village fair in the village with plenty of funactivities. The fair will take place in ...
Whistle-blower takes pounds30,000 cut Whistleblower Matthew Harper has accepted a pounds30,000 cut in a pay out from Torbay Council to settle his unfair sacking case.
May 09, 2007 ... Whistleblower Matthew Harper has accepted a pounds30,000 cut in apay out from Torbay Council to settle his unfair sacking case. Torbay Council spent pounds38,500 fighting the case from start tofinish and saved itself pounds30,000 in a final wrangle over MrHarper's pension. He ...
Sex attack on good Samaritan A sex attacker is being hunted by police after feigning motorbike crash injuries to ambush his Good Samaritan on a lonely road outside Brixham at night.
May 09, 2007 ... A sex attacker is being hunted by police after feigning motorbikecrash injuries to ambush his Good Samaritan on a lonely road outsideBrixham at night. Detectives say the biker executed an 'evil and cunning' assault onhis unsuspecting victim after she stopped her car in a lay-by ...
Farmers urged to explore biofuel option South Devon farmers should be looking towards biofuels production to bring in much needed new revenue streams, says Business Link.
May 09, 2007 ... South Devon farmers should be looking towards biofuels productionto bring in much needed new revenue streams, says Business Link. With experts predicting that half of the world's energy needs in2050 could be met by alternative and renewable energy sources,Business Link Devon and ...
Convenience is name of the game A new kind of travel agent has opened for business in Newton Abbot - where the staff can work in pyjamas while booking a holiday in Barbados.
May 09, 2007 ... A new kind of travel agent has opened for business in Newton Abbot- where the staff can work in pyjamas while booking a holiday inBarbados. Newton Abbot's Caroline Bailey has opened up a seven-day-a-weektravel agency from her Aller Park home. And the Travel Counsellors ...
Check your green claims Seeking to win customers' hearts and minds by making claims about the environmental performance of products and services could offer South Devon businesses more opportunities than they might initially think.
May 09, 2007 ... Seeking to win customers' hearts and minds by making claims aboutthe environmental performance of products and services could offerSouth Devon businesses more opportunities than they might initiallythink. Envirowise, the Government-funded resource efficiency programme,is ...
Training DVDs with cash award A torquay hotel group has made full use of a cash award it received for being a finalist in a business competition - by making a new training DVD.
May 09, 2007 ... A torquay hotel group has made full use of a cash award itreceived for being a finalist in a business competition - by makinga new training DVD. Tlh Leisure Resort was presented with pounds750 after reaching thefinals of the Best Practice Awards and personnel and ...
Stylish fit out adds to the whole dining experience A top-flight South Devon interior fit out company has helped put the area's newest seafood restaurant in the South West on the region's culinary map.
May 09, 2007 ... A top-flight South Devon interior fit out company has helped putthe area's newest seafood restaurant in the South West on theregion's culinary map. The new Oyster Shack in Salcombe opened the doors this month toreveal a stylish, new restaurant following months of interior fit ...
Apple magic
May 09, 2007 ... As the name of this column suggests, Beerio is mainly concernedwith the elixir of the hop. However, as a young man's fancy turns tosummer, this week it seems appropriate to highlight a wonderful localcider. Take a drive or, even better, a stroll down through the high-hedged lanes ...
Weather fails to dampen may day celebrations The grey weather did not put people off having fun in Denbury on the Bank Holiday.
May 09, 2007 ... The grey weather did not put people off having fun in Denbury onthe Bank Holiday. Under gloomy clouds and the on-off threat of rain, villagers andvisitors enjoyed cream teas, smooth jazz sounds and entertainmentlike Morris ...
Dramatic end to a thrilling clash There was a thrilling finish to the game between Axminster and Torquay which hung in the balance until AFTER the last ball.
May 09, 2007 ... There was a thrilling finish to the game between Axminster andTorquay which hung in the balance until AFTER the last ball. Richard Milton hit a century - he shared in a stand of 105 for thefifth wicket with Steve Craig (36) - in Torquay's total of 283 foreight. The Thompson ...
Blackmore inspires amery's boys
May 09, 2007 ... South Devon skipper Dave Amery had huge problems getting a sidetogether for the Premier Division opener against Paignton - but theeffort was worthwhile as the Newton Abbot side stormed to a 136-runwin. Demands from the first team for player to plug gaps, coupled withhis own ...