by socruise | Apr 20, 2021 | Events, Maidencombe
Brim hill closed again for water leak The tell-tale trickle of water down Brim hill could only mean that the ‘everlasting’ leak had surfaced once more and that South West Water would soon be digging up the road – yet again. I took a closer look at...
by socruise | May 25, 2020 | Maidencombe
On Friday afternoon (22nd May) at about 4 pm, residents in Rockhouse Lane were aware of an instance of a wheelie bin being used to ‘dump’ unwanted trash. Two orientals (are we allowed to say Chinese?) were spotted actually perpetrating the nasty deed. They...
by socruise | Aug 3, 2019 | Maidencombe
Our much loved and appreciated postie Joe Croker making his rounds in Maidencombe on his last day. Joe will be celebrating his well earned retirement this evening (Saturday 3rd August) at the Boots & Laces, Torquay United Football Ground from 7:30pm. Thanks Joe...
by Carl Taylor | May 16, 2019 | Maidencombe, Sladnor
The developers of Sladnor Park have submitted a proposal to fell a significant number of trees on the site. The rationale and schedule can be found in the documents section of the PA for Sladnor Park, where they can be downloaded. The proposal amounts to the...
by Carl Taylor | Dec 4, 2018 | Maidencombe, Sladnor
Torbay Coastal Heritage Trust has released a flyer, which clearly highlights what is at risk with the proposed Sladnor Park Development and what will be lost, should the application be approved.
by Carl Taylor | Dec 3, 2018 | Maidencombe, Sladnor
The Torbay Coastal Heritage Trust is an independent, non-political, voluntary organisation,
which promotes the improvement of Torbay. Their principal aims are to encourage high standards of architecture and planning, conservation and enhancement of Torbay’s heritage...