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Monday, 21 September 2009 |
The 2009 Dartmouth Regatta sailing events attracted 313 craft within 18 classes for a total of over 122 races over the week. The 4 days of racing were reduced to 3 when racing was called off on Friday due to strong winds.
Fortunately conditions on Saturday were ideal with a strong breeze and brilliant sunshine but by Sunday the weather had deteriorated and constant drizzle coupled with an 18 knot wind meant poor visibility.
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Friday, 11 September 2009 |
The Dart ILB crews carried out intensive training in Start Bay with RAF Sea King helicopter 619 from Chivenor prior to the Dartmouth Regatta. A demonstration of the transfer techniques was in the Regatta programme to take place opposite the Boat Float on Regatta Saturday. Helicopter transfers form a vital area of training for all lifeboat crews.
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Monday, 07 September 2009 |
By harnessing the efforts of local people and their willingness to give, The Dartmouth club has contributed in helping a vast range of worthy projects worldwide, writes Hilary Bastone. The Rotary Club of Dartmouth was formed in 1950 and its members will, next year, celebrate their Diamond Jubilee. Young, perhaps, in relation to those clubs formed in the first flush of excitement of Rotary after the Great War of 1914-1918.
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Sunday, 30 August 2009 |
Dartmouth has long held a reputation for nurturing creativity, and a blue plaque high on a wall in Above Town is a reminder that the tranquility found here by the novelist Flora Thompson gave her the space to create a unique trilogy that captured a moment in the history of rural England – Lark Rise to Candleford.
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Friday, 24 July 2009 |
Situated on one of the most rugged and exposed peninsulas in the English Channel, Start Point lighthouse has shone for the benefit of seafarers for over 173 years. During that time the lighthouse has undergone electrification and automation but its prime function and purpose remains undiminished.
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Friday, 17 July 2009 |
Another year rolls around and its Regatta time again! Dittisham will be celebrating in the usual style on Saturday 15th August and fingers crossed the sun will shine. As in previous years there will be the rowing and sailing races with the Whaler race between the local hostelries and café being a needle event.
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Wednesday, 15 July 2009 |
I am faced, writes Heather Long, with the prospect of entertaining three lively children through the summer holidays! However I can honestly say it’s a challenge I relish now that we live in Dartmouth. Oh yes I’m sure there will never be a dull moment living by the River Dart this summer.
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Monday, 13 July 2009 |
THE ‘nude’ – or rather well hidden naked person - calendar has become something of a ubiquitous tool of the charity sector since the first one appeared ten years ago – but now Dartmouth Caring is putting a new spin on the concept for its 2010 version.
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Monday, 13 July 2009 |
It’s an experience that stays with an audience forever: entertainment in the open air. Rich with atmosphere and excitement, it’s been happening for as long as people have sought to keep their fellows amused.
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Friday, 19 June 2009 |
Over the last two months we have experienced the tumbling waters of the moorland Dart and the beauty of the ‘middle stretch’ as the river flows gracefully through woodland and lush meadows. As we approach Totnes the river widens out and for the first time the influence of the sea starts to take affect.
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Sunday, 14 June 2009 |
Creative Dartmouth weekend is on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June from 10am till 5pm on both days.There will be things to do and see all around Dartmouth with two focal points of Royal Avenue Gardens and the Old Market Square.
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