News, information and updates from Maidencombe – updated daily!
- WHEELIE BIN DUMPING IN THE COMBE
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 were seen driving off in a ... read more1 month ago - UNUSUAL VISITOR OFF MAIDENCOMBEData supplied by: https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/our-organisation/the-fighting-arms/royal-fleet-auxiliary/tankers/rfa-tidespringRFA Tidespring’s role RFA Tidespring is predominantly deployed on replenishment at sea operations. These involve refuelling Royal Navy ships while they are on operations, delivering vital supplies, and transporting specialist personnel, including Royal Marines Commandos.RFA Tidespring undertakes a range of other maritime operations, including policing shipping ... read more3 months ago
- A LONE MAIDENCOMBER’S CORONAWAR DIARYMy situation is tricky but not desperate - yet. A ninety eight year old mother, six rescue cats and a tortoise who didn't want to hibernate are wholly dependent on me for the duration of the Corona war. Resourcefulness must be brought into play if my household is to be ... read more4 months ago
- GRACE 1 TUG and ALMERODE OFF MAIDENCOMBEVideo shot on 7th March: Thank you Martin Pols for identifying the barge as the Almerode being towed by Grace 1 (Vanuatu flagged). The vessels are now underway and making 5.2 knots some 20 miles southeast of Salcombe. We haven't seen these type of dubious sorties for some time ... read more4 months ago
- COVID-19 IN OUR COMMUNITYAnd so it begins. A brief visit to my local post office to take out money and a member of staff, usually friendly, is standing back from the counter and seems ill at ease. Small talk is rebuffed and monosyllabic comments are forthcoming.read more4 months ago
- SLIPPAGE DOWN ROCKHOUSE LANE
Bottom of Brim Hill slippageRockhouse Lane slippageBy the side of Five Meadows, Rockhouse Lane, NOT Byways as stated on commentary. ... read more4 months ago- ‘LAST POST’ FOR OUR POSTIE JOE
On Saturday 3rd August, Joe Croker our much loved postie, made his last rounds in Maidencombe.Over the past three decades, Joe has become a familiar sight around the coombe and has got to know many of the residents. A cheerful toot of his horn alerting me to go to the ... read more11 months ago- JOE OUR POSTIE’S LAST DAY
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 for all the years delivering to us ... read more11 months ago- JOE OUR POSTIE’S LAST DAY
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 for all the years delivering to us ... read more11 months ago- Proposed tree felling in Sladnor Park
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 destruction ... read more1 year ago - SLIPPAGE DOWN ROCKHOUSE LANE
