OLYMPIC TORCH LIGHTS UP DARTMOUTH
Dartmouth got into a fever when the Olympic torch made its way through the town on May 22. The first runner was Dartmouth’s own Georgia Lock – and she got to run twice as far as planned because another torch bearer dropped out. Georgia ran from outside Dartmouth Academy - where she is a student - to the top of College Way and was cheered on by thousands of her fellow Dartmothians. It was a dream come true for the 13 year-old runner, who was nominated for the honour of carrying the flame by her father, in recognition of her years
Georgia Lock running the with Olympic
Torch
helping her older sister. Her sister suffers from depression and anxiety attacks, and Georgia has been a constant support for her, whilst also excelling in school and extra curricula activities. “It was amazing,” Georgia said. “The crowds were really nice and cheered me the whole way. I am so glad I am going to be keeping the torch to remem- ber this brilliant day.” The day of the torch relay was a time of carnival for the people of Dartmouth – from zumba exercises on the park to many celebratory parties, it was a wonderful coming together for all. •
Dartmouth and District Indoor Pool Trust was boosted in its plans to build the town’s first covered heated swimming pool by its current sports centre when South Hams District Council agreed to contribute £400,000 towards the project. The agreement means the trust has pledges from Devon County Council, Dartmouth Town Council and now South Hams District Council towards the project.
Fundraising is now underway to further JUBILEE EXCITES THE TOWN
Dartmouth joined the rest of the country celebrating the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty the Queen. Street parties dodged the rain, and the area took full advantage of the four-day weekend. Dartmouth Academy Students celebrat-
Sharon Windebank and Dee Nutt
ed with parties in school, special menus in the canteens and even free mugs which were paid for by Dartmouth Town and Kingswear Parish Councils and handed to the children by the Mayor Paul Allen and Deputy Mayor Rob Lyon. Dartmouth Caring also got into the Jubilee spirit with a special Lunch Club party in the Community Corner in the Old Market. Deputy Mayor Rob Lyon was again in ac- tion with his band, comprising of Jonathan Hughes Jones and Phil Braakenburg and members of Rotary, including chairman
Richard Blake and past Chairman Martin Nutt helping out in serving. Volunteers dressed up for the party and one costume, worn by Gail Etheridge raised quite a stir! Gail said: “The lunch was absolutely fantastic. Everyone had a great time and all the volunteers had fun. The outfit started as a joke but it made a real stir – I got some very funny comments! It was a super day, and all the Dartmouth Caring Lunch Club members really loved it!” •
The torch passé along Dartmouth Embankment with an honour guard provided by Dart Gig Club
DARTMOUTH POOL GETS SOUTH HAMS COUNCIL FUNDING
support the project and Sir Geoffrey Newman, chairman of the Trustees said: “I and the rest of the DDIP Trustees are absolutely delighted by this decision. We’d like to thank South Hams District Council for this generous donation. “We now begin to fundraise in earnest to equip the pool to the highest possible standard – and we would like to call for volunteers to come forward from the Dartmouth and district community to help with these efforts in the coming months.”•
Volunteers Beryl Williams, Gail Etheridge and Iris Pritchard dressed up for the Dartmouth Caring Jubilee Party
Dartmouth Academy Staff and students celebrating the Jubilee
Dartmouth Mayor Paul Allen and Deputy Mayor Rob Lyon with Dartmouth Academy Principal Nick Hindmarsh hand out special jubilee mugs to pupils.
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