News, information and updates from Maidencombe – updated daily!
- HEAD ON CAR CRASH AT MAIDENCOMBE
There was chaos at Maidencombe Cross this afternoon as rescue vehicles galore arrived to deal with a head-on car crash on the bend (Teignmouth side) before Maidencombe Cross. Two fire engines, two ambulances, five police cars and a police dog team were at the scene just after 3 pm and ... read more2 months ago - A REFURB TO END ALL REFURBS
Well, it was a long time coming and we had waited, wondered and hoped but finally, the doors of our beloved pub were opened for us, the locals, to come on in and see what the new owners had wrought.Some tantalizing sneak previews had been posted on their facebook ... read more6 months ago - WHEELIE BIN DUMPING IN THE COMBEOn 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 more8 months 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 more10 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 more10 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 more10 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 more10 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 more11 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 more1 year 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 more1 year ago - SLIPPAGE DOWN ROCKHOUSE LANE
