Teddy Bear Picnic Photos

It might have rained a little at Venford yesterday but it didn't stop all the little Teddies and their both junior & senior 'minders' enjoying a lovely day out. And the light breeze enabled the bubbles to show us the way to the picnic basket full of goodies.


Teddies made teddy masks, had a treasure hunt, blew bubbles made a giant teddy called 'Darty' and had a sing song.


Thanks to Rangers Bill & Ella and all the adults who came along and made it all possible.


It is hoped to make this an annual event.

Pictures from an Art Exhibition Preview at Buckfast Abbey

The 13th Annual Rotary Club of Ashburton Buckfastleigh Art Exhibition held at Buckfast Abbey, by kind permission of the Abbot,  runs from today 2nd August until 13th August. 

Exhibits, housed in the Mediaeval Guest House located in the grounds of the Abbey,include paintings, photos, cards and prints are to raise funds for Childrens' Hospice South West, Shelterbox and Dartmoor Search and Rescue (Ashburton) and other Rotary charities.

The centre-piece of the exhibition is the raffle prize a picture of a Devon Fruit Clipper painted by Brixham artist John Turk.

The 'Chain Gang' Cllr. Peter Bromell( Vice-Chairman Teignbridge District) Council, Rtn. Philip Darby (Portreeve of Ashburton), John Turk (Artist and donator of the raffle prize), Rtn. Philip Vogel (President Rotary Club of Ashburton Buckfastleigh), Cllr. Denise Rudgeley (Mayor of Buckfastleigh), Rtn. District Governor Graham Smith.

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Teddy Bears Picnic in Dartmoor National Park 2012

The second annual Teddy Bears' picnic organised by Dartmoor National Park Rangers takes place this Thursday 2nd August 11.30am to 1pm at Venford.

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Rotary Club of Ashburton Buckfastleigh Artex 2012

The Rotary Club of Ashburton Buckfastleigh 13th annual Art Exhibition - ARTEX - is again being held by kind permission of the Abbot at Buckfast Abbey.

Thursday 2nd August - Monday 13th August

Again the exhibits are in the splendour of the Mediaeval Guest Hall, and set in the beautiful gardens of the Abbey.

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With AnneMarie Morris MP visiting ODE True Food Cafe Shaldon

Joined 'Fiesty' MP for Newton Abbot Constituency AnneMarie Morris today at ODE True Food Cafe Shaldon, Tim Bougard's latest catering venture in Shaldon. It is an eco sustainable venture with views over Teignmouth. Thanks for the welcome guys.

New Video Highlights Teignmouth And Shaldon's 'Moment To Shine' (published 18.07.12)

Teignbridge District Council press release which includes a video of MUSE running with the Olympic Torch

http://www.teignbridge.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=16243

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Closure Update Buckfastleigh Post Office Raid

I reproduce below a copy of a letter I have received as a Ward Member for Ashburton Buckfastleigh from the Post Office regarding the temporary closure of Buckfastleigh Post Office following the raid on the building. Sorry for the poor quality. Please pass on details to those Members of the Community who do use the internet.  Thanks.