Herald Express (Torquay UK) back issues from June 2008:
Thanks to supporters
Jun 02, 2008 ... The Torbay and District Riding for the Disabled group would liketo thank Sainsbury's at The Willows for allowing them to hold acharity collection on their premises. They would also like to thank all the volunteers who gave theirtime, and the general public who gave so generously to ...
Winemakers get a taste of how trust works
Jun 02, 2008 ... The Torquay Guild of Winemakers had a visit from Lisa Brunwin ofthe Coast and Countryside Trust. She gave a talk about the work of the trust in looking afterareas including woodlands. Volunteers also run the Occombe OrganicFarm and shop to raise funds for their various projects ....
Meeting brings beauty to club
Jun 02, 2008 ... Torbay Flower Club gave a warm welcome to Susan Wills-Pope, alocal florist and demonstrator to their May meeting. As usual Susan delighted everyone with gorgeous flowers tocompliment her theme 'May Madness'. Purple and white lysianthus', daisies and stocks filled a ...
Society explores the many cultures of opera
Jun 02, 2008 ... Sarah Lenton spoke to the Torquay Decorative and Fine ArtsSociety on Opera: The Melting Point of Cultures. She described how the growth of opera had involved many arts anddifferent cultures in historical times. Opera started in 1607 in the High Renaissance period. The Dukeof ...
Green light for schools competition
Jun 02, 2008; ... Torbay primary schools are being urged to enter a competition insearch of the Pennywell Green School of the Year. Awarded by green tourism business, Pennywell Farm and WildlifeCentre at Buckfastleigh, the competition was launched last year torecognise those schools making an effort ...
Number one Tom's nice little racquet
Jun 02, 2008 ... A year SEVEN student from Knowles Hill School is at the top ofhis sporting tree - so far. After a recent ranking tournament at Exeter University, Tom Ottois the number one seed in Devon for his age in badminton and is amember of the Devon U13 squad. Tom started playing ...
Slug problem solved for society
Jun 02, 2008 ... Brixham Horticultural Society had another very informative talkand slide show at their May meeting, this time given by Roger Bowdenof Bowden Hostas. Looking at the slides and the specimens he had brought with him,it was immediately obvious to all the members that he grew ...
Duo's skilful teamwork leads to day of success
Jun 02, 2008 ... The initiative of two students from South Devon College haslanded their class third place in a 'hotly contested' competition. Students Lucy Woolcock and Laura Harris, both studying for aNational Diploma in public services, entered their class in theWorldSkills UK ...
Teams line up for knockout contest
Jun 02, 2008 ... Torbay Carnival Week is celebrating its 100th anniversary thisyear and as part of the celebrations organisers are planning anextra special It's A Knockout contest. For the last 20 years the popular event has been held as thefinale of the Torbay Carnival Week and team places for ...
Award an inspiration
Jun 02, 2008 ... Churston Ferrers Grammar School's resource manager has beennominated for a National Teaching Award. Head teacher of the school Bob Owers has presented nominee CherylRider with her official nominee certificate. Mrs Rider has been the resource manager at the school for thepast ...
Daniel among the best in world
Jun 02, 2008; ... A torquay chef has returned from Dubai with one of the top spotsin the Junior World Chef Finals. Daniel Morris, 21, is the second chef at Torquay's Elephant andscooped third place at the competition. The restaurant is yet again making its mark on the ...
Now Brian takes on bye over tourism
Jun 02, 2008 ... Brian harris, former chamber of trade chairman, bankruptbusinessman and now landlord at the Yacht bar on Torquayharbourside, has a reputation for shooting from the hip and he saystourism needs a good kick up the backside, notably from TorbayCouncil and mayor Nick Bye. Brian, ...
Uncovering a fascinating past
Jun 02, 2008; ... A multi-million pound restoration project at Agatha Christie'sRiver Dart hideaway is nearing its final stages. Greenway House in Galmpton is set to open to the public for thefirst time next spring. As contractors work to fit the electrics, plumbing andplastering, ...
Disabled to set sail in new boat
Jun 02, 2008; ... An pounds80,000 boat to help the disabled sail in Tor Bay is duein the resort this week. The Torbay Disabled Sailing Association's new boat, a Hanse 350,is being delivered from the factory. Funded by pounds80,000 from the Peoples Millions Big Lottery, the35ft cruiser is being ...
Owner passes his stolen boat on A38
Jun 02, 2008; ... Fishmonger Steve Faulkner took a few seconds to admire the blueand white rigid inflatable boat sitting in an A38 layby as he drovepast it in the early morning. It caught his attention because it looked just like thepounds8,500, 18-foot long inflatable boat he owned ...
Ducks help out zoo animals
Jun 02, 2008; ... It was a quacking good night for kamikaze ducks at Paignton Zoo'sfirst ever charity duck race. Hundreds of yellow plastic ducks battled it out in a series ofheats on the kamikaze flume at Quaywest Waterpark in Paignton. Every entry in the race with a difference was sponsored ...
Tea dancing returns style of yesterday
Jun 02, 2008; ... A touch of pre-war elegance is being re-introduced to Torquay astraditional tea dances once again return on a regular basis toTorquay Town Hall. Organiser of Come Tea Dancing Gerald Marcus is hoping to revivetraditional tea dances in all their splendour, complete with livemusic, ...
Annual folk festival lures Scottish band
Jun 02, 2008; ... Organisers of the Teignmouth Folk Festival have secured aperformance by a top Scottish folk band. The long-running event boasts an impressive line-up headed by award-winning Scottish quintet Malinky. And the folk gig will have special significance for both thefestival and the ...
Balancing act
Jun 02, 2008 ... A few years I took my family on holiday to Ibiza. The sunshine island is clearly defined in what it has to offerthe visitors. Go to a certain area and you will find the vibrant nightlife,younger drinkers and cheaper shops - take San Antonio, for instance. Go to another ...
Waignwright inspiration for coastal guide
Jun 02, 2008; ... Paignton's answer to renowned illustrator and writer AlfredWainwright has produced a unique guide to Devon. Paul Snowdon is a self-confessed fan of Wainwright, whose booksabout the Lake District have sold millions of copies around theworld. Wainwright trekked up and down each ...
Up for crabs!
Jun 02, 2008; ... The rain-logged Brixham Heritage Festival culminated in afantastic fireworks display on Saturday. The annual week-long revelries were disrupted by foul weatherwhich spelled the cancellation of several events. But the finale fireworks display was one to remember, sayfestival ...
Film extra Jon has got singer's number
Jun 02, 2008; ... A torquay bus driver managed to grab a few moments with theelusive soul singer Joss Stone. Jon Crocker, of Ash Hill Road, collared the songstress for aphoto at Beverly Park Holiday camp (left) while on the set ofSnappers, which is currently being filmed in the Bay. Jon was an ...
Ceramics role for Nigel
Jun 02, 2008 ... British Ceramic Tile has appointed Nigel Croll, pictured above,as its new marketing manager. Nigel will work closely with sales and operations director, TomMcMurtrie, in growing the firm's market share and reach. He is responsible for brand development and all aspects ...
No thoughts of retirement for les, 80
Jun 02, 2008 ... Les Sanders has celebrated his 80th birthday with a party hostedby his employers, Torquay's TLH Leisure Resort. Les, who works in the maintenance team as an electrician andhotel support, started work at the leisure group 35 years ago andis currently the longest serving staff ...
Darryl is a cut above the rest
Jun 02, 2008; ... Darryl Beecham is at the cutting edge of his trade as a tattooist- and he has a sword to prove it. Thirty-seven-year-old Darryl has just joined Revolver Tattoos inMarket Street, Torquay. But despite his track record of convincing judges of his skillswith the tattooist's ...
Sequence made easy
Jun 02, 2008 ... Newcomers to sequence dancing will be keen to hear thatDanceworks Devon is launching a new beginners class next month. The Newton Abbot-based dance school is offering an eight-weekcourse commencing on July 2 at the Courtenay Centre in the town. Participants will be able to ...
Time for tea, live music and plenty of social dancing
Jun 02, 2008 ... An afternoon of dancing is being lined up next week in aid of theParkinsons Disease Society. On Wednesday, June 11, the Catholic Church Hall in Brixham willbe the venue for a charity tea dance. Live music will be providedand the dancing will ...
Annual festival gets under way
Jun 02, 2008 ... Hundreds of ballroom dancers flocked to Torquay this week forannual English Riviera Dance Festival which commenced on Sunday. Now in its 26th year, the festival sees couples from across theUK and aboard vie for the coveted Open Senior Devon Championshiptitles and a whole host of ...
Crowds flock to fun day on the den
Jun 02, 2008 ... Teignmouth's seafront was a hive of activity on Saturday. The fun day on the Den drew locals and visitors to share in around of local charity fundraising while the Upper Den carriagewaywas awash with speed boats, trailers and camper vans. Just as the first offshore circuit ...
Society makes Teign heritage top priority
Jun 02, 2008 ... Inner Wheel president Frances Ramsay recently presented a chequefor pounds500 to help the museum extension appeal and later said: "Ihave been a member of Teignmouth Museum and Historical Society formany years and have always enjoyed their talks and summer visits. "I am a great ...
Optimistic Fred treated to a special surprise
Jun 02, 2008 ... In the post war years, many local men were employed by SouthWestern Electricity Board based here in town. One such was Fred Sharland who began his 28 years of loyalservice with the company in 1960. He was responsible for driving theSWEB lorry with a 50-foot hydraulic on its ...
Places of interest support charities
Jun 02, 2008 ... Two opportunities arise this week for visiting interesting placesto support local charities. A coffee morning and open garden will be held tomorrow from 10amto noon at Barnsley House, Barnsley Drive. Once the home of Richard Holland a local banker, there's chanceto see the ...
Dates for your diary
Jun 02, 2008 ... Tonight and every Monday: Jazz Cafe Clifford Arms, Shaldon. Trad jazz Jolly Sailor Inn8.30pm. Tuesday: Open garden Barnsley House, 10am to ...
Paging through the life of a rifle volunteer
Jun 02, 2008 ... An unusual publication has just been published. The Diaries ofAlbert Best, A Resident of Teignmouth, records details of the dailylife of a local businessman between 1865 to 1899. He recorded events that excited comment in a fairly uncomplicatedyet full lifestyle alongside comments ...
Scent and birdsong
Jun 02, 2008 ... It's the time of the wild roses. They lay their scent on thesunny air with other flower fragrance, and the clean green breath ofnew mown hay. Trees are in full leaf and red sorrel stands among the tallgrasses in many a wild meadow. And last month's faint chirp ofgrasshoppers will ...
Sufferers put up with stigma
Jun 02, 2008 ... Firstly, i would like to offer my sincere heartfelt condolencesto the family of mental health sufferer Russell Deane, one can onlyimagine what they must be going through. Following the headlines and publicity regarding this case, I'mconcerned as the very mention of the words ...
Downhill all the way for chews
Jun 02, 2008; ... South Dartmoor College had three first places at the DevonSchools Ski Championship - two of them from the same family! The championships were held at Torquay Ski Club in Barton andattracted more than 60 skiers in five age-groups from seniors (18)down to five-year old ...
Wallace bursts clear on final circuit
Jun 02, 2008; ... Rich wallace (pictured) led home South Devon AC's entrants in theBritish Milers Club 1500m races in Exeter. In excellent racing conditions Wallace showed superb accelerationover the final lap of the men's E race to come home first in fourminutes 22.30 ...
Signs not good for parking
Jun 02, 2008 ... How sad to see in Sue Kennedy's letter (Your Views, May 28) thepublic are still being caught out by Torbay Council along TorbayRoad Torre Abbey Sands. The reported comments of the CEO, if accurate, are alsocompletely wrong but par for the course. The signs say No LoadingMon-Sat ...
B21 had little regard for what the people wanted
Jun 02, 2008 ... Re: oxen Cove and Brixham Regeneration and further to Coysh andBoote letters (Your Views, May 27). It is all very well stating the cost of a poll is a waste ofmoney, but had you prepared your case better and carried out asimilar survey to the one carried out by Robbie Robinson, ...
Sport in brief +++ sport in brief
Jun 02, 2008 ... Martial arts: Thirteen-times world martial arts champion ZaraPhythian is to star in a martial arts festival in Teignmouth inJuly. The UK's 'Princess of Martial Arts' is coming to the town onSaturday, July 26, as a guest of Paul Drury's Black Belt Academy inassociation with Teignmouth ...
'Stalemate' on new jobs plans
Jun 02, 2008; ... A planning row between two developers is threatening to rumbleon, holding up new development of up to 40 acres of land inPaignton. Parkbay Developments and Cavanna Homes have been battling foryears over plans to provide access to land earmarked for industrialdevelopment off ...
Handcuffed 'strangers' cut free
Jun 02, 2008 ... A hen and stag night left a couple with red faces after friendshandcuffed them together and could not find the key. The couple, who were strangers to each other, had to be cut freeby Torquay firefighters on Friday night. Acting crew commander Chris Boston said they were called ...
Couple flooded out of brand new home
Jun 02, 2008; ... Homeowners are beginning a massive clear-up operation after flashfloods. Kingsteignton couple Dave Lee, 28, and his girlfriend KatePembridge, 20, were devastated after flood water deluged their newhome and all their possessions just an hour after they moved in. It was at ...
Restored to former glory
Jun 02, 2008 ... Work to restore the Queen of Crime Agatha Christie's home isalmost at its final stages. Since the National Trust took over Greenway, at Galmpton, thehome of the celebrated crime writer, millions of pounds have beenspent on the 500-year-old Grade II listed building. The whole ...
15 evacuated after kitchen blaze in flat
Jun 02, 2008 ... Fifteen people were evacuated from flats in Torquay when firebroke out in the early hours of Sunday morning. One of the residents had fallen asleep after putting food on tocook. Neighbours at the block in Hunsdon Road in the Warberries werealerted when the flat's fire alarm ...
Torquay triumph in basement battle
Jun 02, 2008; ... Torquay hauled themselves off the bottom of the Premier Divisionwith a 50-run win away to fellow strugglers Exmouth. Torquay were put in on a damp track at the Maer and did well toreach 150 for nine before skipper Justin Yau declared two ballsbefore the end of the 50th and last ...
Francis Clark Devon cricket league 1st XI scoreboard
Jun 02, 2008 ... Premier division Plymouth 87-8 (L Minett 21, D Burke 21no; J Tipper 3-15, T Legodi2-15), Exeter 91-1 (M Hood 38no). Exeter (19pts) bt Plymouth (0) by9 wkts. Torquay 150-9 dec (U Malvi 49, J Thompson 36; A Suppiah 4-48, CLiderle 3-17), Exmouth 100 (A Buzza 26, E Yeo 23; U ...
Man accused of attempted murder
Jun 02, 2008; ... A man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbingincident at a Paignton house. Police were called to the address inHillside Road at 3am on Saturday where a 34-year-old man hadsuffered puncture wounds to his chest. He had also sustained cuts tohis neck and a deep gash in ...
Budleigh go top after beating Paignton
Jun 02, 2008; ... Paignton came a six-wicket cropper at Budleigh Salterton, whomoved in at the top of the table as former leaders Plympton wererained off against Sandford. Paignton were dismissed for 101 in game reduced to 40 overs aside due to bad weather - Simon Edwards making a top score of ...
Gale battered Alex first briton in
Jun 02, 2008 ... Torquay sailor Alex Bennett has come home in sixth place overalland was the top placed Briton in the Artemis Transat race. He carried the UK's honours as he crossed the finish line inBoston on Saturday in his yacht Fujifilm following the gruelling3,000 mile race. Alex, 32, ...
French captives relieved to sail in
Jun 02, 2008; ... A brixham couple caught up in a French port siege were relievedto be back home safe and well at the weekend. Mike and Brenda Allcock sailed into Dartmouth at 7pm on Saturday,with pals and fellow sailors Mike and Anthea Waters. All four had been held captive for four days as ...
Shaldon men star in Middleton cup win
Jun 02, 2008; ... Shaldon's Neil Pook had the 'bit between his teeth' as Devon'sMiddleton Cup stars beat Somerset 136-97 (19-3pts) at Weston-super-Mare in the opening match of the defence of their inter-countytitle. After a good England trial, Pook was named as non-travellingreserve for the ...
Devon lose their crown to Yorkshire at Twickenham
Jun 02, 2008; ... There was no happy return to Twickenham for Devon as the countytitle they won last year was snatched away in the final off the BillBeaumont Cup. Yorkshire's Robin Kitching led the way with a try, twoconversions and three penalties for a personal haul of 18 points ...
Fisherman lands second WWII 'mine'
Jun 02, 2008 ... A brixham fisherman is believed to have found a rare Second WorldWar mine - his second such find in three years. Darren Ready, skipper of the Two Brothers, caught the explosivein his nets while out fishing around Tor Bay yesterday. He discovered what was making his catch so ...
Biker dies after collision with car and horse box
Jun 02, 2008; ... A motorcyclist from Newton Abbot died after his bike collidedwith a car near Lustleigh. Paramedics were on the scene within minutes of the crash on theA382 between Lustleigh and Moretonhampstead. But despite their efforts to resuscitate the 35-year-oldmotorcyclist, he was ...
Bluebird green ------joins ------gulls
Jun 02, 2008; ... Gulls boss Paul Buckle has moved the competition for strikingplaces at Torquay United into top gear with the signing of pacymarksman Matt Green from Cardiff City. Green's arrival, on a two-year contract, follows the recent re-signing of the experienced Roscoe Dsane. And ...
Compton returns to Plainmoor
Jun 02, 2008 ... Torquay united have made a major backroom signing by persuadingtheir former player, manager and youth coach Paul Compton to returnas joint manager of the club's relaunched youth scheme, writes DavidThomas. Compton, who was youth development officer at Plainmoor at a timewhen the ...
Bovey profit from Barton's efforts
Jun 02, 2008; ... Bovey tracey bounced back from their defeat by Bradninch with atwo-wicket win at Barton. Barton went to great lengths to get the game on at all in theaftermath of Friday's downpour and really must have wondered iftheir efforts had been worthwhile after they were bowled out for ...
Saeed and metters shine in South Devon victory
Jun 02, 2008; ... South devon lifted themselves into the top half of the table witha seven-wicket win in a low-scoring affair at Alphington. Conditions were not ideal for batting - as Alphington discoveredduring the 50 overs it took them to put 138 for eight on the board. Opener Fred Quirk made ...
Devon two wins away from final at Lord's
Jun 02, 2008; ... Devon are two wins away from a Lord's final after beatingCornwall by 85 runs at St Just yesterday to book a place in the last-eight of the Minor Counties Trophy. David Lye top scored with 52 for Devon in a 50-over total of 229for nine - then Neil Hancock claimed four wickets in 17 ...
Biker, 35, killed in crash
Jun 02, 2008; ... A motorcyclist from Newton Abbot died after his bike collidedwith a car near Lustleigh. Paramedics were on the scene within minutes of the crash on theA382 between Lustleigh and Moretonhampstead. But despite their efforts to resuscitate the 35-year-oldmotorcyclist, he was ...
Breaking news: Woman critical after knife attack
Jun 02, 2008 ... A young woman with knife wounds is in a critical but stablecondition in Torbay Hospital after an incident in Teignmouth lastnight. The woman, in her 20s, was found injured at an address inDiamonds Lane before 8pm. A police spokesman said: "Officers and ambulance crews ...
Witness appeal
Jun 02, 2008 ... Police are appealing for witnesses after two women were involvedin fight in Torquay town centre over the weekend. The pair, aged 24 and 51, were involved in a fracas outside theO2 shop in Union Street at about 5.40pm on Saturday. One of the women was ...
Armed police swoop
Jun 02, 2008 ... Armed police arrested a 30-year-old man in Torquay on Mondayafternoon following a murder in Reading. Police said the man was arrested in the early hours. Armed police went to the ...