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Dawlish Museum
Charity No. 280246 NEW
DISPLAYS THIS YEAR INCLUDING:
“A Tribute to
Piper Bill” —— and ——
“All About
Dawlish” Open Wednesday to Friday 10.30 to 5.00
Weekends 2.00 to 5.00
Telephone 01626 888557
www.devonmuseums.net/dawlish
‘Must see’ Dawlish Museum!
THE ‘must see’ displays this year at Dawlish Museum include ‘All About Dawlish’ which charts the town’s history and growth.
A floor to ceiling map dated 1987
shows Dawlish and all the surrounding area before many of today’s buildings were conceived, together with other maps and photographs. The Charter for Dawlish given by Charles I in 1637 together with the authority for the town to hold a produce market in 1828 is also a main feature. Sports of all kinds are shown in black and white photographs, many bringing back memories. Did Dad play football or Grandad play darts? Come and see who you know. Alongside are displays relating to the Carnival, Violets, Bridge House and the Black (and white) swans of the town. In the library, we have a tribute to Piper Bill Millin, who passed away last August. It not only features him as the D-Day hero but also Bill the family man in later life. By request the Book of Condolence will remain open during this season.
Rooms dedicated to the Industrial past of Dawlish, an early 1900s kitchen and agricultural implements including the vicious Man Trap are all on the ground floor.
The first floor is extremely child-
friendly, Noah’s Ark is another new display in the Dolls Room while the Toy Room is now dedicated to boys toys and collectable annuals.
The ‘dressmaker’ continued to work
in the Victorian Parlour, the photographs of the Guide Dogs sponsored by the Dawlish Dog Training
School are
displayed in the Railway Room. Don’t miss the Porcelain Room which houses fine examples of Devon pottery, coronation souvenirs, the beautiful State Coach crafted by a local model maker and the 1845 Broadwood Square piano.
On the top floor the tableau depicts a General Store at the time of WWII with its restriction and rationing – it sells absolutely everything. Alongside is a typical bedroom for an evacuee with her few belongings. Dawlish played host to many hundreds of evacuees during that conflict.
The Museum is run entirely by
volunteers and receives no government funding. As it costs us approximately £20 per day to service the Museum there is an admission charge of £2 for adults and £1 for children and concessions.
Please come and see us soon. WELCOME TO DEVON!!!
BRAKING Wind Cycles are your local quality cycle store. What better way to enjoy the delights of the Devon Countryside than by making your cycling excursion into the holiday experience of a lifetime?
Braking Wind Cycles
CYCLE HIRE £12 per day
www.brakingwindcycles.co.uk
sales & repairs 2 Park Road, Dawlish Tel: 01626 865161
£18 per weekend £25 per week
GREENWAY Ferry & Pleasure Cruises offers a wide range of trips which can start either in the beautiful English Riviera which takes in the stunning UNESCO endorsed Geopark coast line or the serene River Dart.
In 2010 the company was awarded Quality Visitor Attraction status by Visit England and a Silver Green Tourism Award making it one of the leading boat operators in both South Hams and the English Riviera who offer complete customer service ensuring that their passengers have a truly memorable experience. Passengers can come aboard one of our 11 vessels and take a trip to discover Torquay, Brixham, Dartmouth, Totnes, Dittisham, Sharpham Vine yard, Slapton Sands and not forgetting South Devon’s most famous home Greenway House & Gardens. For a true piece of nostalgia take a journey back in
Dartmouth Trips Across The Bay
There is the ‘Exe Estuary Trail’ which is a mainly flat route from Dawlish all the way to Exeter - about 12 miles. Too far? No problem make a day of it and stop off at one of the many pubs or call in at the Powderham Castle cafe for a cream tea – you’ve earned it.
Cycling is all about enjoying yourself and there’s nothing better than resting after a long ride, taking in the views, and sipping your drink and the peace and quiet... Heaven. Be sure to take advantage of the new cycle track (due for completion July 2011) to Dawlish and Cockwood.
Apart from a good selection of pubs with nice beers in Dawlish the highlights on the trail are: ‘The Ship’ or ‘Anchor’ at Cockwood, The Turf Locks Hotel on the Exeter ship canal and the Double Locks Hotel going towards the Exeter Canal Quay area.
As well as this you can take the ferry from Starcross to Exmouth or the pedestrian ferry (that
WIDE RANGE OF BOAT TRIPS
time on our 1940’s Venturer travelling by vintage bus and Heritage vessel The Fairmile. The Fairmile was built in 1941 and is the only RML left in passenger boat operation today. This elegant lady has continued to operate in service for 70 years and today remains an outstanding piece of maritime history which offers style, comfort and uniqueness.
HOLIDAY EXPRESS 2011 3
THE BAIT . . . TELL A MATE!
TAKE
TAKE THE BAIT is a fishing tackle shop based at 13 Park Road, Dawlish. We have a comprehensive range of sea, coarse and carp fishing tackle. We are approved stockists of Shakespeare,
Dawia and Middy and offer rod and reel hire. Most live, frozen and dry baits are available coupled with a large selection of fishing tackle. We offer extremely competitive prices.
Take The Bait is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm. Go on…tell a mate about Take The Bait. Tel. 01626 889444.
will take a bike) across the Exeter Canal to visit the many watering holes in Topsham. Most of the Exe trail is along an RSPB reserve and of particular interest are the Herons in the evening looking for their supper. The birds of prey gliding over the Exminster Marshes. Even those of us who are not avid ‘twitchers’
cannot fail to be moved by the majestic movements of such beautiful birds. Don’t forget to explore some of those country roads at the back of Dawlish and for the really fit, try riding to the cycle park at the top of Haldon Hill. Too much to do in one day - don’t worry hire a
bike for the week and do it all at your own pace, but whatever you do - enjoy! For more information on cycle hire, sale and
repairs please contact the helpful and friendly staff at Braking Wind on 01626 865161.
CARP • COARSE & SEA FISHING NEEDS!
• All Live Baits • Rods & Reels • Rod Hire • All Frozen Baits
• Approved stockist of Dawia, Middy, Shakespeare, Zebco, Browning & Grauvell
13 PARK ROAD • DAWLISH • DEVON • EX7 9LJ Tel: 01626 889444 Go on.... tell a mate about Take The Bait! RACE AHEAD OF THE REST!
ON your marks, get set, GO! Experience the fun of racing at Grand Prix Go Karts, Dawlish Warren.
Ensure you travel aboard Torbay’s largest Heritage Ship, Fairmile. Land in Dartmouth for nearly 3 hours.
Land in Dartmouth for 3½ hours.
Travel between Brixham & Torquay with ease
An action packed, exciting time will be had by all as you zoom around the track in any of our three different types of kart. We have a kart to suit everyone from the Grand Prix Karts for the racing novice, the Family Kart where an adult can drive a passenger and last but not least the super fast Bullit for an extremely fast and furious race! Birthday parties catered for with competitions and trophies for the winners! The all weather track at Dawlish Warren green is open every day from Easter right through until 31st October and doesn’t close until 10pm during May to August.
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Land in Dartmouth and visit Slapton Sands. Also receive complimentary afternoon Westcountry tea and cake.
Fun & exploration on our new and exclusive 1.5 hour Sea-Fari trip.
restrictions apply, for more information please call 01626 862521. Could you be the next Lewis Hamilton? Come along to Grand Prix Go Karts and put your driving skills to the test!
Grand Prix Go-Karts • Warren Road Dawlish Warren • Devon • Tel/Fax: 01626 862521
for all your
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