Tesco's Non-Information Day in Brixham

The quote below is from the Herald Express

"But the big sticking point for locals is the amount of parking, who controls it, how much it will cost and whether there are any concessions for town centre residents.

Mr Bramwell refused to comment on rumours that the chain will retain control over the planned 370 parking spaces despite the whole scheme being floated by Torbay Council four years ago as a vehicle to acquire a new council car park at the developer's expense.

"Nothing's been decided," he said.

Entry and exit to the spaces is likely to be confined to Middle Street and regeneration company Brixham 21 and landowners Torbay Council have asked Tesco to consider an overnight parking system.
All the suggested accommodation is small one and two bedroom flats. Of the 46 homes proposed, 18 will be affordable and there may be some tie-up with a housing association or renting agency."

having spoken to a number of people who went along to the presentation, their conclusions were generally the same as mine 'Nothing has been decided" or "it is too early yet" was the stock response to just about every question about the development.
I wonder if and when the development happens, what it will look like at the end of the day?

Two photographs from Sharkam Point in Brixham

I took these on the same day, the second one just before a real downpour arrived.
It is always surprising when the weather changes so quickly

A Waste of Time - Waste Disposal

The local rag reports fines of £42 million await Torbay Council if it does not recycle more waste.
In our house we all try and put as much waste in the green bin as possible sorting and washing plastic bottles etc.. One thing I have always been puzzled about is the green rubbish policy in Brixham. All green rubbish has to be taken to the site out at Yalberton around 5+ miles from Brixham.
When you arrive you join a queue of other polluting cars while you wait your turn to unload your grass clippings. Aren't we causing more pollution than we are saving? up the road in South Hams they have brown bins in which people can put their green waste.
Am I missing something here?

Blackout in Dartmouth

Far be it for me to gloat about others misfortunes, but according to the Herald, Dartmouoth will have to wait a long time for their lights to be updated
"The group is already running Monday and Wednesday coffee mornings to raise funds and she explained it was planned to carry on fund raising to ensure there is the money available for next year's Christmas lights.

She said it was hoped to actually increase the lights for 20098 with an illuminated Christmas tree and other lights at Townstal.

"This time next year we will have it all organised," she said."

Remembrance Day

The Remembrance Day in Brixham started with a 10:40am parade from Kings Quay, Brixham. This was followed by a service at 11am service at Berry Head War Memorial.

Pirate Day in Brixham
If you have been in Brixham recently you may have seen some rather sad looking characters walking around dressed as 'Pirates'. If you have it is because it is 'Pirate Day'. What this is I have no idea, I am unaware that Brixham had a pirate history. Could someone enlighten me?. Maybe one of the 'Pirates'. In my endeavours to find out about 'Pirate Day' I came across this fun website for children and the childlike. It is simply called 'Blackbeard'

Fishcombe & Battery Gardens

A pleasant place for a walk is through Battery Gardens, why "Battery Gardens"?
Here you can find out about the guns that defended Brixham in the last war. There is a small museum which when it is open is well worth a visit. From the Gardens you can walk down to Fishcombe Cove. and if you are really fit along the path to Churston

Surprised in Brixham

I happened to be walking by the Rugby Club in Brixham when I heard a band playing. The music was quite stirring as the band consisted of drums and accordions.
As you can see from the photos it was a group of Orange men marching to the Quayside.
I do not know much about the Orange order as I have only heard about them in Northern Ireland.
They were marching to lay wreaths at the statue of William of Orange who landed at Brixham on the 5th November. Click on his statue for more information.

Interesting site if you are planning to visit Brixham
A site set up by some folks who visited Brixham and stayed at Pontins Wall Park Camp.
If you are a walker check out the other section of their web pages.

Another Parking Story
Parking seems to exercise the minds of many Brixham people. If you live here I am sure you know what I mean.
I was sent this picture by someone who photographed one of Torbays finest.
My correspondent tells me he lurked in a half empty car park for around 10 minutes by a car waiting until it ran out of time and as the town clock struck three he stuck his ticket on the windscreen, which according to my informant he had already appeared to have made out. If the offender was a visitor, I am sure this is the last time we will see them. It would be interesting if it was possible to do a cost analysis of how much we loose from unhappy people caught by these means. We do need parking attendants I am sure, but not these kind.
As reported before he took pictures of the car and also the inside of the offending vehicle.