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Dear Reader
Dart Notes ................................... 4
As we went to press for this issue, the weather was dreadful so we are tempted to
What’s On ................................... 6
pray even harder that the weather for this year’s Regatta will be fine. The Annual
Food & Drink ............................. 24
Regatta is a highlight of each year and Dartmouth is hugely fortunate to stage
Restaurant Review ‘The Apprentice’ 32
such a grand event. But the success of the Regatta is due to the often unsung, hard
Dart Art - Michael Turner .............. 40
work of so many. For this month’s issue, we have interviewed a number of those
Living By The Dart ....................... 43
involved - see pages 53-65.
Out & About ............................... 45
As ever, there’s an abundance of other goodies in this month’s issue - we’ve
Sharpham Vineyard & Cheese ...... 50
been to The Apprentice for a Restaurant Review; The Daymark is given the Nick
Dart Regatta - Behind the Scenes ... 53
Shepherd ‘treatment’; we herald Greenway Ferry’s latest ship, The Fairmile, have
Greenway Ferry .......................... 66
further suggestions for getting “Out & About”, including the Sharpham Vineyard
Health & Beauty .......................... 68
and feature the Devon Air Ambulance, a remarkable charity worthy of your
The Daymark .............................. 74
support. Chris Long of the Dartmouth Community College looks back on his first
Dart Community College .............. 77
year as Head and we revisit one of Dartmouth’s most ‘Famous Sons’, John Hawley. Sun Sea Swells Part 2 .................. 86
If you enjoyed last month’s ‘Reluctant Sailor’, we’ve got part 2 of Lynda Russell’s Laughing Magpie ........................ 91
adventures. And finally, we have an issue jam-packed with advertisers which we Property View ............................. 94
hope will be useful and informative.
Nature Notes ............................. 97
If you are a visitor to Dartmouth reading this issue, we think you will find By Famous Sons & Daughters ............ 98
The Dart a reflection and celebration of the vibrant and interesting place in which Devon Air Ambulance ................ 102
we’re fortunate to live. We hope you’ll come again! In Conversation With ................. 108
Enjoy the issue.
Best wishes
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