Breaking News...Salcombe's Marine Hotel Sold!

I picked up this news last night. I am not aware who the new owners are or what their plans are but presumably having paid c£11m for it the previous owners plans will be unviable as they were costed at £40m!

Originally being punted about at £4m it appears that a few interested parties pushed the price up.

As soon as I know more I will let you know...

The Best Salcombe Regatta Ever

With one day still to run this years Salcombe Town Regatta is, in the opinion of the Salcombe Blog, the best ever! After all the supposed infighting and rumours of last years regatta being the final one we have been treated to something rather fantastic…

The Red Arrows were magnificent! The sight of 9 Red Arrows over the Salcombe Estuary was absolutely breath taking and hopefully a sight that will become a regular event in Salcombe over the next few years. Then we had last night’s fireworks, which were a considerable step-up from the usual event and well worth watching.

The atmosphere in and around Whitestrand last (Thursday) evening was really fantastic, the Dave Masefield Jazz Band was brilliant and really made the evening special. The place was packed with every age group all drinking and eating and having a great time. There was not a hint of trouble or loutish behaviour and families cold happily mix with the 18/19 year olds (the Jack Wills brigade) out for an evenings drinking and fun.

For me the pedestrianisation of Fore Street was a major factor in the success of both events. Quite why we have to put up with traffic in Fore St during August is beyond me, as I have mentioned many times on this blog. However, I have heard from a reliable source that Fore St will finally be traffic free for August from next year, thank-you Salcombe Town Council, a decent decision at last!

Anyway The Salcombe Blog would like to say a HUGE thank-you to the Town Regatta committee for what is undoubtedly a lot of hard work for everyone involved. It has been brilliant and roll on the 2010 regatta.

Red Arrows in Salcombe

Just a "heads-up" that the Red Arrows visit to Salcombe has been changed from 5pm on the 9th to midday on the 9th.

See you there and lets cross everything that we don't get last years weather!!!

NO! to Salcombe Social Housing Plan

I think we need to take a stand and let all those involved know how we feel about their ridiculous plans...

We should all pen letters to the Gazette and copy them to the Town Council...I would also say write to Anthony Steen but it's probably waste of time as he will be spending our money on the upkeep of his mansion, however a copy of the same letter can easily go to his email...

Salcombe Town Council:townclerk@salcombetowncouncil.gov.uk
Antony Steen: steena@parliament.uk
The Gazette: jackie.smith@internet-today.co.uk

Then also send this link to all of your friends!

No10 PETITION...

Lets get this petition signed by as many people as we can. Remember this could be teh single most important thing that has happened to Salcombe for many a year!