Herald Express (Torquay UK) back issues from July 2007:
Creative idea for lifelong 'passion' Ever since she was a little girl, Lesley has had a passion for drawing and painting, on nearly every available surface.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Ever since she was a little girl, Lesley has had a passion fordrawing and painting, on nearly every available surface. She went to the local polytechnic to become a secretary because inthe 1960's art wasn't considered a business career. However she alsoattended the Salisbury ...
Post from the past
Jul 02, 2007 ... The chair was taken by Wendy Burridge at a recent meeting of theCarers UK Torbay and District branch. Pauline Lintern showed a fascinating sample from her collection ofpicture postcards of Torbay, which was followed by tea and biscuits. A coffee ...
Ignoring signs is risky business Companies in South Devon and throughout South West are adopting an increasingly risky business strategy according to new research revealed today - by not recognising the impact that environmental behaviour could have on their competitive position.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Companies in South Devon and throughout South West are adopting anincreasingly risky business strategy according to new researchrevealed today - by not recognising the impact that environmentalbehaviour could have on their competitive position. A survey conducted by sustainable ...
Taxis clash over town centre bays Torbay's taxi drivers have clashed over plans to install ranks in two of the busiest areas of the town centre.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Torbay's taxi drivers have clashed over plans to install ranks intwo of the busiest areas of the town centre. Private taxi drivers opposed plans to put Hackney carriage-onlytaxi ranks in Fleet Street, by the post office roundabout and on TheStrand. Paul Filby, owner of Torbay ...
Return of the singers Descendents of one of Torbay's most famous families are planning a historic reunion in the resort.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Descendents of one of Torbay's most famous families are planning ahistoric reunion in the resort. More than 150 members of the Singer family are due to attend thegathering - dubbed the Oldway Powwow. Organised by the Rhodanthe Selous the great-granddaughter ofsewing machine ...
A red cross thank you
Jul 02, 2007 ... The British Red Cross Branch have thanked the people of Totnes fortheir generous donations during this year's ...
Hair raising shave for shopmobility Volunteer Torbay charity worker Nic Mears is feeling the chill after having her shoulder length hair shaved off.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Volunteer Torbay charity worker Nic Mears is feeling the chillafter having her shoulder length hair shaved off. But she is proud of the cash her stunt raised for the PaigntonShopmobility, where she works as a part-time volunteer. Nic, of Foxhole Road, raised more than pounds400 ...
Performers brush up on piazza
Jul 02, 2007 ... An invitation to dance on Exeter's quayside is extended to allfamily members. On Sunday, July 15, Dance in Devon will be hosting awhole day of dance on the Piazza Terracina in Exeter. All the events are free and all ages are welcome to join in. The day starts with gentle ...
Saint revered by first crusaders The Torbay and District Organist's Association visited St Margaret's Church, Topsham. The meeting was well attended.
Jul 02, 2007 ... The Torbay and District Organist's Association visited StMargaret's Church, Topsham. The meeting was well attended. A church stood on this site for over 1,000 years and is one ofsome 200 in England dedicated to St Margaret of Antioch in Syria, asemi-legendary saint, who is reputed ...
Schools battle it out for 'best in the west' title Students from across Devon and Cornwall pitted their wits against each other in a series of mental and physical challenges devised by the Army for this year's coveted 'Best in the West' Schools Challenge Trophy.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Students from across Devon and Cornwall pitted their wits againsteach other in a series of mental and physical challenges devised bythe Army for this year's coveted 'Best in the West' SchoolsChallenge Trophy. This year's challenge is being held at HMS Raleigh, the RoyalNavy's ...
Complementary medicine explained
Jul 02, 2007 ... After a welcome from the chairman, and apologies from several whoare on holiday, members of Torbay Winemakers' Circle were remindedabout the barbecue next month, and people who promised to bringsalads and sweets for the occasion gave in their names. Joyce then introduced Helen ...
Toads and teddies make up afternoon
Jul 02, 2007 ... President Kate Jackson welcomed the Brixham WI members andvisitors to the meeting. We sang Jerusalem, then the speaker for theafternoon was introduced - John Miles from the TOADS Theatre Company,with a talk entitled The Play's the Thing. The talk covered directing and acting, and ...
Revealing what's inside the box that saves lives Rotarians, partners and friends from the Rotary clubs of Torquay, Paignton, Babbacombe and St Marychurch, Tormohun and Totnes travelled by coach to Helston, Cornwall, for a day visit organised by Rotarian Viv Daubenspeck.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Rotarians, partners and friends from the Rotary clubs of Torquay,Paignton, Babbacombe and St Marychurch, Tormohun and Totnes travelledby coach to Helston, Cornwall, for a day visit organised by RotarianViv Daubenspeck. South Devon is unique in its distribution of Rotary clubs, ...
Competition winners
Jul 02, 2007 ... This year the RNAS Yeovilton International Air Day commemoratesthe 25th anniversary of the Falklands War. In a recent competition, Herald Express readers were offered thechance to win one of five pairs of tickets on offer to visit the airday on Saturday, July 7. The five ...
Campaign sent to Downing Street New Prime Minister Gordon Brown will be called on this week to save Dartington College of Arts.
Jul 02, 2007 ... New Prime Minister Gordon Brown will be called on this week tosave Dartington College of Arts. Campaigners fighting to stop the college being transferred toFalmouth said they will be writing to Mr Brown, urging him toinvestigate the proposed deal. They believe that the scheme ...
Charity for runaways hits lottery jackpot Youngsters in danger of becoming runaways in Torbay are to benefit from a lottery cash windfall of pounds288,226.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Youngsters in danger of becoming runaways in Torbay are to benefitfrom a lottery cash windfall of pounds288,226. Staff and volunteers at Checkpoint are today celebrating the newsfrom the Big Lottery Fund, which has awarded the Torquay-basedproject the second largest grant of its ...
Presidency changes hands at Rotary club An architect is the new president of Teignmouth Rotary Club.
Jul 02, 2007 ... An architect is the new president of Teignmouth Rotary Club. Brian Godfrey, who has had a practice in the town for many years,took over from Nigel Edwards. During the ceremony, Mr Edwards described his reign as a 'greatyear' and thanked members for giving their support and ...
A tangled web in the world of tourism Sorry, but I am confused. Perhaps it's my advancing age but the launch of two websites in the Bay last week had the old brain cells jumping ship.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Sorry, but I am confused. Perhaps it's my advancing age but thelaunch of two websites in the Bay last week had the old brain cellsjumping ship. The Torbay Hospitality Association, representing the resort'shotels, launched its first on-line booking system for holidaymakers But ...
Residents' concern at nursing home revamp A major revamp to a Dawlish home will provide 72 state-of-the-art bedrooms for the elderly and mentally infirm.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A major revamp to a Dawlish home will provide 72 state-of-the-artbedrooms for the elderly and mentally infirm. If plans are given the go-ahead the home will provide up to 81vital extra bed spaces for South Devon. But nearby residents are concerned about the scale of ...
Players make their moves in Dubai Five chess champs from Torquay Boys' Grammar School are representing England at a prestigious event which got under way in Dubai yesterday.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Five chess champs from Torquay Boys' Grammar School arerepresenting England at a prestigious event which got under way inDubai yesterday. They will be joining players from across the world at aninternational under-14 event, which pits the most talented youngstersagainst each ...
Pupils get a taste of different cultures More than 200 students at Churston Ferrers Grammar School enjoyed getting a little bit closer to what life's like in Peru and India.
Jul 02, 2007 ... More than 200 students at Churston Ferrers Grammar School enjoyedgetting a little bit closer to what life's like in Peru and India. The 'International Day' aimed to celebrate the school links withthese two developing countries, staff sharing their experiences andartefacts. As ...
Schools prepare for 2007 'live learning' competition Geography teachers from schools throughout the South West attended a briefing conference in Bristol for the 2007 Geography and Sustainable Development Competition for sixth forms.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Geography teachers from schools throughout the South West attendeda briefing conference in Bristol for the 2007 Geography andSustainable Development Competition for sixth forms. Torquay Girls' Grammar School, winners for the past three years,have already registered for this year's ...
Education in the alps Outdoor education students from South Devon College and 10 external clients from kayaking clubs have just returned from an amazing kayaking trip in the French Alps.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Outdoor education students from South Devon College and 10external clients from kayaking clubs have just returned from anamazing kayaking trip in the French Alps. Each year the outdoor education department run a kayaking trip toa top kayaking destination in Europe and beyond - this ...
Social skills session at Cockington Students from Brixham College visited Cockington as part of their social skills work.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Students from Brixham College visited Cockington as part of theirsocial skills work. The students, from the ASD provision of the college had a greatday of interaction. Students with an autistic spectrum disorder, ASD, typically havedifficulty with social interactions, social ...
Young talent rocked band night with their best tunes The return of the hugely popular band night at Churston Ferrers Grammar school was a huge success.
Jul 02, 2007 ... The return of the hugely popular band night at Churston FerrersGrammar school was a huge success. This year there was even more anticipation with the prospect ofthree fantastic prizes offered by South Devon College. During the event organised by sixth formers Joe Studd and ...
MP blames Teign flood defence delays on cuts Delays to flood defence schemes in South Devon blamed on government budget cuts have been highlighted at Westminster.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Delays to flood defence schemes in South Devon blamed ongovernment budget cuts have been highlighted at Westminster. Lib-dem MP for Teignbridge Richard Younger-Ross tackled cabinetminister Jack Straw in the Commons over postponed projects at Shaldonand Teignmouth in his ...
Villagers told not enough houses for speed limit Staverton parish councillors have been given a pessimistic forecast of their chances of getting a long awaited 30 mph speed limit through their village.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Staverton parish councillors have been given a pessimisticforecast of their chances of getting a long awaited 30 mph speedlimit through their village. Devon County Council have agreed to sanction a short stretch nearthe heart of the village, either side of the Sea Trout inn and ...
Hackney drivers demand answers Taxi drivers in Newton Abbot have delivered a unanimous vote of no confidence into the way Teignbridge Council looks after them.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Taxi drivers in Newton Abbot have delivered a unanimous vote of noconfidence into the way Teignbridge Council looks after them. Some 32 Hackney carriage drivers say they are fed-up with theauthority's 'lack of commitment' and are demanding answers. Drivers have signed a letter ...
The balloon goes up There has been a lot of hot air over that balloon plan for Torre Abbey.... and it shows no sign of deflating.
Jul 02, 2007 ... There has been a lot of hot air over that balloon plan for TorreAbbey .... and it shows no sign of deflating. In fact, the plans for the big balloon to hover over the Torquayprom as a holiday attraction were due back in the council chamber forat least a third time today much the ...
Dancers with big hearts
Jul 02, 2007 ... Dancing duo Henry and Jeannie Clark are hosting their fifth danceparty next week and supporting a charity close to their hearts. The summer ball takes place on Thursday, July 12, at the LivermeadHouse Hotel in Torquay. It will be a relaxed evening of dance with agrand charity draw ...
Don follows dream and buys company Many people dream of owning their own business yet put up so many barriers to actually doing it.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Many people dream of owning their own business yet put up so manybarriers to actually doing it. But not Torbay man Don Ford. He's bought the company. He finallyrealised the dream by buying SWM Document Management Systems, basedin Ivybridge. Don, who was born in Plymouth, has ...
Sports drive aims to attract more The summer Go For It spirit hasn't been dampened by the recent rain.
Jul 02, 2007 ... The summer Go For It spirit hasn't been dampened by the recentrain. The health drive to offer people free sports and activities in theBay was launched at the beginning of the year to get more peopledoing regular exercise. Organised by Torbay Sports Council in conjunction with ...
Royal message for diamond couple Hrh The Queen has congratulated a Chelston couple on their Diamond wedding anniversary.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Hrh The Queen has congratulated a Chelston couple on their Diamondwedding anniversary. Husband and wife, Richard and Edna Schofield, 85-years-old and 82-years-old respectively, were married on June 21, 1947. At the couple's last matrimonial milestone - their goldenanniversary ...
Practice makes perfect
Jul 02, 2007 ... Pupils from the Janet Moon Academy will be treading the boardsthis week in Brixham. The dancers, aged from four years to adult, have been practisinghard for their fourth annual show and even took the opportunity toraise funds for charity while doing so. More than pounds250 ...
Safe alternative for tombstoners
Jul 02, 2007 ... So-called 'tombstoners' leaping into the sea from great heightscan hit the water at 70mph. Now the RNLI lifeboat charity and the main UK diving organisationhave joined forces to urge cliff-jumpers to get their thrills fromhighboards at swimming pools. Safer alternatives will ...
Crowds brave rain to salute veterans Heavy rain failed to dampen the spirits of more than 100 ex- servicemen who marched together to celebrate the role played by veterans in conflicts both past and present.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Heavy rain failed to dampen the spirits of more than 100 ex-servicemen who marched together to celebrate the role played byveterans in conflicts both past and present. Veterans Day on Saturday proved to be a poignant occasion for thescores of former soldiers, sailors and airmen who ...
Torquay teenager's golden ambition
Jul 02, 2007 ... Torquay judo player Alex Paske is the hot tip for a gold medal atthe second annual UK School Games this summer. The 17-year-old has been selected to represent England in the 66kgclass at the unique multi-sport competition organised for the bestyoungsters of school age, held in ...
An international call-up for luker
Jul 02, 2007 ... Torbay puma Taekwondo has two new instructors, and both plan tolead by example right from the start. Steve Luker is the new instructor at the club's Paignton base,with the unveiling following hot on the heels of his being picked forthe UKITF squad. Luker will be representing ...
Second chance for cup final
Jul 02, 2007 ... Organisers of the Brockman Cup are going to try again this Fridayto play the final between Brixham and Kingskerswell at TorquayRecreation Ground. The match was due to be played last Friday, but it only needed thebriefest of pitch inspections at lunch time to confirm ...
South Devon trio's national title challenge foiled by flood South Devon pro Jeremy Hunt was denied a chance to win his third National Road Race Cycling Championship - by the British weather.
Jul 02, 2007 ... South Devon pro Jeremy Hunt was denied a chance to win his thirdNational Road Race Cycling Championship - by the British weather. Hunt, from Dartington, had already travelled home ready to ride inyesterday's scheduled event when organisers and police were forced tocancel it on ...
Brixham ease into last four Brixham are through to the semi-finals of the Corinthian Cup after a crushing eight-wicket win over Stoke Gabriel.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Brixham are through to the semi-finals of the Corinthian Cup aftera crushing eight-wicket win over Stoke Gabriel. Stoke's decision to bat first in the match, in which each side has16 eight-ball overs, backfired as they were skittled out for 59 inthe 13th. Neil Robinson made ...
Steve's the man for the job Long serving defender Steve Woods will remain as captain of Torquay United, despite the recent arrival of former Exeter City skipper Chris Todd.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Long serving defender Steve Woods will remain as captain ofTorquay United, despite the recent arrival of former Exeter Cityskipper Chris Todd. New Gulls boss Paul Buckle, who paid Exeter pounds7,500 last weekto bring centre-back Todd from his old club, has confirmed that ...
Francis Clark Devon league 1st XI scores Premier division
Jul 02, 2007 ... Premier division Exeter 163-5 (R Holman 44, M Hood 38, A Searle 32; M Webb 3-45) vBudleigh Salterton. Rain stopped play. Exeter (9pts), Budleigh (8). Barton v North Devon. No play, rain. Barton (6pts), North Devon(6). Paignton v Plympton. No play, rain. Paignton (6pts), ...
Players' hopes washed away What a washout! Torquay, Paignton and Barton all suffered another Saturday without any cricket as the great deluge continued.
Jul 02, 2007 ... What a washout! Torquay, Paignton and Barton all suffered anotherSaturday without any cricket as the great deluge continued. Barton were rained off against North Devon, a game on their targetlist to win in the battle to get away from the relegation dangerzone, Paignton were called ...
Devon may now face a bowl out Devon are hoping for a break in the weather today to have a second attempt at playing their Minor Counties KO Cup semi-final against Cheshire at Boughton Hall.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Devon are hoping for a break in the weather today to have a secondattempt at playing their Minor Counties KO Cup semi-final againstCheshire at Boughton Hall. With a place at Lord's at stake for the winners, competitionorganisers allow two days for the match to be played - just as ...
County veterans battling to avoid the drop Devon's over-65 stars covered plenty of ground before beating South Wales 4-1 in Group One of the LTA inter-county veteran's championships.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Devon's over-65 stars covered plenty of ground before beatingSouth Wales 4-1 in Group One of the LTA inter-county veteran'schampionships. Devon lost to West of Scotland 4-1 (Glasgow). Singles: Doug Cook(Brixham) lost to Jimmy Wood 6-0, 6-4. Les Harries (Plymouth) lostto Lindsey ...
Haywood's England joy
Jul 02, 2007 ... Bowls: Shaldon's Lee Haywood had a senior international debut toremember after England beat the auld enemy, Scotland, 116-93 (20-2pts) to clinch the British crown in Edinburgh, writes Tony Atkins. A super finish to the three-day event saw England storm back afterthe defeat by Wales ...
The yellow army gets stuck in see page 36
Jul 02, 2007 ... Name: HE300607_TM01_05..jpg Caption: 30/06/07 Torquay United, Plainmoor. All in the preparation, from left, ...
Yellow army gets stuck in at Plainmoor
Jul 02, 2007 ... Name: HE300607_TM01_01..jpg Caption: 30/06/07 Torquay United, Plainmoor. Repaint, volunteers being directed byChris Fleet. Photo: Torquil MacLeod. HE300607_TM01_01. PLAINMOORPAINT. Name: HE300607_TM01_07..jpg Caption: 30/06/07 Torquay ...
pounds500 boost for carnival
Jul 02, 2007 ... Newton abbot Town Council has given the Round Table pounds500 tosupport the forthcoming carnival. It will help put on the ...
We've been jilted claim lib-dems Political squabbles look set to continue in Torbay with Liberal Democrats hitting out again at Torbay's Mayor claiming he has reneged on a deal to offer them a place in the cabinet.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Political squabbles look set to continue in Torbay with LiberalDemocrats hitting out again at Torbay's Mayor claiming he has renegedon a deal to offer them a place in the cabinet. But Mayor Nick Bye says the places on his cabinet are still opento every councillor and he will be ...
Firm has designs on bowls centre A major health and fitness club firm has revealed ambitious plans to turn around South Devon's biggest indoor bowls centre.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A major health and fitness club firm has revealed ambitious plansto turn around South Devon's biggest indoor bowls centre. Winners 2000 Ltd, of Torbay, has announced its interest inTeignbridge Indoor Bowls Club and developing more health and fitnessfacilities there. But they ...
Developments up for grabs Garden grabs have become commonplace lately, and the public are expressing increasing concern at the number of apartment blocks being erected around the fringes of town.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Garden grabs have become commonplace lately, and the public areexpressing increasing concern at the number of apartment blocks beingerected around the fringes of town. This controversial issue was recently scrutinised in the southwest section of BBC's Politics Show. Cllr ...
Countryside comes to coast 2007 is probably the worst on record for weather during the annual folk festival.
Jul 02, 2007 ... 2007 is probably the worst on record for weather during the annualfolk festival. Despite the cold, showers and windy conditions, alternativearrangements were hastily brought into place and the programme rolledalong happily, drawing many onlookers to the Triangle, Den ...
Treat from trio It is a gratifying moment for the many people who commit their endeavours to running the annual Shaldon Festival, when St Peter's is packed to the portals.
Jul 02, 2007 ... It is a gratifying moment for the many people who commit theirendeavours to running the annual Shaldon Festival, when St Peter's ispacked to the portals. The opening concert, staged on the longest day, coincided withappalling weather, but the Academy of St Martin in the ...
Fowl play Gulls are Britain's second most hated bird, beaten by feral pigeons, according to Bill Oddie's survey.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Gulls are Britain's second most hated bird, beaten by feralpigeons, according to Bill Oddie's survey. They have become even more aggressive in snatching food frompeople's hands, particularly on our sea front. Experts say they flyup to 40mph and have learned to attack from behind, ...
Promenade to the past The promenade to the east of the pier has changed quite a lot since the 1950s when the Den Pavilion was vying with the pier for popularity in the round of entertainments.
Jul 02, 2007 ... The promenade to the east of the pier has changed quite a lotsince the 1950s when the Den Pavilion was vying with the pier forpopularity in the round of entertainments. The extension to the rear of the pavilion to provide dressingrooms was still a decade ahead of the time of this ...
Museum champion
Jul 02, 2007 ... Accepting the role of Teignmouth mayor for the second time, CllrDavid Weekes was also made deputy chairman of Teignbridge DistrictCouncil. It is believed to be the first time this has occurred sinceTDC took over in 1974. David won many supporters during his previous mayoral year in ...
Diary dates
Jul 02, 2007 ... Tonight and EVERY MONDAY Trad jazz at the Jolly Sailor Inn from 8.30pm. Also Jazz Cafe atClifford Arms, Shaldon WEDNESDAY Blues at the Carlton. Buffalo Squeeze four piece plays from 8pm.Tickets ...
Change of address
Jul 02, 2007 ... Bitton Park Bowls Club now has its own website with a photogallery. If readers wish to share details of ...
Flan-tastic
Jul 02, 2007 ... This Friday and Saturday, the musical Bugsy Malone will bepresented by an enthusiastic youth group called Act Two. The musical itself generates energy and excitement that passesfrom the stage to the audience and has a unique sense of fun aboutit. It will appeal to all ages ...
Store says 'deposits will not be lost' The boss of Torquay's troubled Furniture Warehouse has urged its worried customers to 'bear with us'.
Jul 02, 2007 ... The boss of Torquay's troubled Furniture Warehouse has urged itsworried customers to 'bear with us'. The store, in the old MFI building in Teignmouth Road, iscurrently closed with a notice saying it is shut 'for the forseeablefuture'. Worried customers have been in touch with ...
Prom teenager hit on head with bottle Police were called after reports of a mass brawl which erupted after a school party.
Jul 02, 2007 ... Police were called after reports of a mass brawl which eruptedafter a school party. A teenage pupil was recovering today after being hit over the headwith a bottle during the incident. Officers were called to St Cuthbert Mayne's Leaver's Prom onFriday night at Oldway Mansion ...
Wedged jag traffic tailbacks
Jul 02, 2007 ... Drivers on their way into Newton Abbot at the weekend got a shockwhen they saw a blue Jaguar neatly wedged in a ditch. The classy car was almost resting on its side at almost a 90degree angle to the ground after the incident, which caused tailbacksat the Penn Inn roundabout on ...
Lawman caught in bomb terror A south Devon solicitor has spoken of his nine-hour ordeal trapped on a plane at the centre of an airport terror attack in Glasgow.
Jul 02, 2007 ... A south Devon solicitor has spoken of his nine-hour ordeal trappedon a plane at the centre of an airport terror attack in Glasgow. Barry Bayley, from Galmpton, was due to fly back to Bristol onSaturday afternoon just minutes after a green Jeep was driven intothe terminal, prompting ...