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Christmas in Brixham

The season is approaching fast, and we have a couple of pictures of Brixham's Christmas decorations. One is of the Christmas tree by the Coast Guard Office and one of Father Christmas stranded in the mud. The town is trying its best I think this year to brighten things up. Sadly Woolies has gone, but not just in Brixham countrywide I fear. I notice the 'Tutti Frutti' Ice cream parlour has gone the way of a number of other shops. Gambling appears to be thriving in the town with to large Betting Shops open.

I've been busy - so has the Council

I have not posted for a while as I have been rather busy doing other things. Last week we went to Paignton, just to do a small amount of shopping. To my horror, but not to my surprise we now have parking meters in the Square. At one time people used this area as quick stop parking place. Now folk seem to be staying longer, so less people are buying in the local shops. We bought a few items in the Craft shop, had a coffee in Rossiters(so0n to disappear I see). This added £1 to my trip. I think I will simply move my trade to the Willows. Goodbye Paignton!!

Casino goes full steam ahead!!!

Headlines in the local rag, trouble is cruise ships are no longer steam, just as a down turn in the economy is on the cards we go for a Casino.

"It can't just be a stand-alone casino, on the seafront with a lot of one-armed bandits, it's got to be a cruise ship experience," he said. "That's why the talk of a referendum is so much nonsense because we first want to see what it is on offer.

"Torbay is the only major seaside resort in the region to get this opportunity, and we have got a lot of people interested in the Mayoral Vision proposals. I have had to turn down several offers of hospitality from operators as the process has got to be absolutely open and fair. We can't just say we have got a preferred operator, we have got to select the best deal for Torbay."

I suspect Torquay is the only place around here that wants a Casino, will it bring jobs, don't hold your breath.

St Mary's Park Higher Brixham

Football in St. Mary's Park on Sunday morning. This is a pleasant part of Brixham, not visited by the tourists too often. Higher Brixham is often referred as 'Cowtown' as opposed to 'Fishtown' which as I am sure you have guessed is by the harbour.

Brighter days Ahead

As it is rather wet and miserable here today. I thought a couple of pics from the Summer might add a little cheer.
On the way to Kingswear, an attractive place to visit is Colleton Fishacre
This is a National Trust property and Garden with a rare and exotic plant collection set in a secluded coastal valley, the house is Art Deco a past home of the Doyle Carte family of Gilbert and Sullivan fame, a frequent visitor to the house I was told was Noel Coward. The main reason to go to Colleton is the gardens they are stunning with numerous walks for the energetic or not so energetic. Also the food is good!!!

The second is of the freshwater pool at Shoalstone, this has been recently restored by the local council one of there better ideas. The only problem with it is the locals do have a tendency to throw broken bottles into the pool.

Paignton Christmas Lights!!!

I had the misfortune to go to Paignton the other day. I was amazed at the lights in the High Street.
They had really splashed out this year with what appeared to be two snow flakes strung across the road. I Will have to go back to make sure my first impression was correct as I could not believe that this was all their was.