Salcombe


To know Salcombe is to love Salcombe – why ever and how ever many times you visit this will always be a special place, in glorious sunshine or on a bright frosty morn


South Sands Ferry 2016 Memories


Last year was one of the busiest seasons we have had due, we believe, to generally a well behaved weather pattern; apart from a bad start at Easter which was very early, then the weather settled down to an excellent half term week in May and a good spell during the Summer Holidays. The generally good weather and the Brexit nerves certainly contributed to the most successful year since 2002 when we had two hotels flourishing at South Sands. Let’s hope that 2017 will also be as busy. If the road access does become a problem all the more reason to travel to South Sands by sea, no congestion, except during Regatta Weeks, but then what a sight the Ferry being chased by pretty sailing dinghies with multi coloured spinnakers.


As usual the private chartered trips were very popular. These


included weddings, evening pub visits, usually to the Crabshell. Also the ferry was able to help out in wreath laying ceremonies, culminating on 27th October with being invited to participate in the 100th year Commemoration Service of the Salcombe Life Boat Disaster in 1916. A very moving occasion and we were lucky to have on-board with us the author Roger Barrett and Adam Hart-Davis who gave us a very interesting account of what happened on that fateful day.


Those interested in booking the Ferry for an evening pub visit or a pre-dinner cocktail cruise, should organise their own party up to say 20 people, which is a comfortable number if you bring your own drinks and nibbles! The Ferry is licenced for a max of 30 passengers. If visiting a pub it is advisable to


book ahead, usually you can have “shore leave” of about 1 ½ to 2 hours over High Water. A popular excursion, in addition to the excellent pubs, is a “Fish and Chips” Cruise back from Kingsbridge to Salcombe, order ahead to The Cod Father on (01548 853319).


The season ended with a majority of warm sunny days for the final half term week. We had fewer “no show” days than previous years thanks to the good weather and fewer mechanical problems although we have a few modifications to make on the hydraulic drive system on the Sea Tractor this winter. Hopefully this will show even better results in 2017.


This year we plan to start operations on Saturday 1st April and run through to the end of October. Fares will be £3.70 per adult trip and £2.70 for a child (3 and over and under 16 years) Fares for “frequent” travellers” start at £2.50 per adult/trip and £2.00 per child/trip.


• Half hourly service from 9.45am from Whitestrand Pontoon


• Visit Hotels, Watersports Centre, National Trust Gardens / Museum and Coastal Path


FERRY SOUTH SANDS


• Available for evening private charter


Phone Tim Tucker


01548 561035 tim@southsandsferry.co.uk www.southsandsferry.co.uk


For gifts, jewellery, shells and lots more!


01548 843710 Whitestrand Quay, Salcombe


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A hidden gem in the middle of Salcombe


Bojangles is a small family run business in the heart of Salcombe.


For over 10 years now we have been the place for children to come and spend their pocket money on take home gifts and holiday souvenirs


We sell a wide range of gifts, from fridge magnets to seaside shells and everything in between .


We also stock a beautiful variety of costume jewellery for all ages, along side our stunning collection of silver jewellery.


So whether it be a thank you gift for the person looking after your cat or a keepsake to remind you of your holiday in Salcombe, please come and see us, we are located in the right hand side of Whitestrand Car Park in the centre of Salcombe.


Bojangles


SPAR Salcombe. There for you.


We are a small convenience store at the heart of the local community, delivering the very best in customer service.


We use local suppliers for fresh meat and produce, helping to keep the local economy going.


We offer all the products and services you would expect from a convenience store including a local Post Office counter and with a Costa Express in store. We take bill payments through PAYPOINT along with mobile phone top-ups and utility pre-payment keys and cards.


We offer fresh baked bread and pastries every day. Our pasties and sausage rolls are also baked fresh daily.


We are happy to take orders for pastries and pasties, just call us to arrange.


We look forward to seeing you in store. Roger and the team at SPAR.


OPEN DAILY TIL 10 pm


PAY POINT • CASH MACHINE • HOT PASTIES • COSTA EXPRESS IN STORE •FRESH FRUIT & VEG • LOTTO• COAL & LOGS • FRESH BREAD DAILY


Your local Post Office


Spar Store, Loring Road, Salcombe 01548 842836 • www.spardevon.com


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