Dawlish

Devon care home supports work of cat rescue charity

A Devon care home has made a generous donation to a cat rescue charity after taking intwo senior felines.

Sefton Hall in Dawlish adopted Indi, aged about eight, and seventeen-year-old Felix last summer from Hector’s House Cat Rescue, a Torbay-based charity which helps cats in need throughout Devon.

Felix was badly injured after being hit by a car. After being a little shy to...

Opening date set for new £13m care home in Dawlish

A £13 million care home in Dawlish, Devon, has announced a community open day as the date is set for a soft launch inviting local people to have a look around.

Claremont Manor, a 71-bed care home with five-star facilities, will offer personalised residential, dementia and nursing care in a luxurious setting when it opens in March.

Ahead of the home opening next month,...

Local developers cause a splash with donation

A South-West housebuilder has committed its support to a local youth club dedicated to training the next generation of competitive swimmers.

Dawlish Swimming Club, founded in 1865, received £1,000 from Persimmon Homes South West’s Community Champions scheme earlier this month.

The club, currently based at Trinity School in Teignmouth as part of a joint venture post-pandemic...

Dawlish to receive new banking hub following community request

LINK, the UK’s Cash Access and ATM network, has today announced that Dawlish locals and businesses will soon find it easier to access banking services thanks to the addition of a new banking hub in the town.

Following a community request from a member of the public, LINK has confirmed that the town will benefit from a new banking hub as part of a wider commitment to protect access to...

Former motocross racer with Multiple Sclerosis is taken to racetrack 20 years after he last raced

Dawlish care home staff took resident and former motocross racer, Nigel Fay, to watch the 75th Patchquick Trophy event at Little Silver Moto Park in Exminster.

Staff from Sefton Hall took Nigel to the tournament in his wheelchair after he expressed a wish to go to the famous event. It was the first time in more than six years since Nigel, who has Multiple Sclerosis, had been to a...

Edwardian elegance overlooking Dawlish and out to sea

Robert Williams, the Experts in Property estate agency in Exeter, is thrilled to offer for sale a beautiful Edwardian home in an elevated position overlooking Dawlish and with glorious views out to sea and the horizon beyond.

With its large, full-height bay windows, first floor balcony and sun terrace, this home is a local landmark sitting on the side of the valley above the pretty...

Devon care homes celebrate Coronation

Union Jack hats, flags and royally themed tableware set the scene for coronation street parties and activities at four Devon care homes over the Bank Holiday weekend.

Care home residents from Southern Healthcare care homes in Seaton, Exeter, Plymouth, and Dawlish celebrated the coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

Many Southern Healthcare residents recalled...

First residents move into new Dawlish development

A brand-new Persimmon Homes development in Dawlish has welcomed its first residents – and they have declared themselves ‘besotted’ with their new home.

Caitlyn Pearson and Liam Grayshan, aged 21 and 24, are the first occupants at Swan Park, Dawlish, which offers a wide range of private and affordable homes in the thriving South Devon resort.

Commenting on the move, Caitlin...

Spike in people using railway line as walking route in Dawlish

British Transport Police (BTP) and Network Rail have issued a stark warning after several recent incidents of trespass on the railway line in Dawlish, Devon.

While Network Rail completes work on the new sea wall which runs alongside the railway, the footpath has been closed and a safe, temporary route has been put in place between Dawlish and Dawlish Warren station.

Since...

Staff at Sefton Hall raise hundreds for Comic Relief

Dawlish care home staff raise hundreds for Comic Relief

Members of staff at a Dawlish nursing home have raised over £400 for Comic Relief following a cycling marathon on an exercise bike.

The team at Sefton Hall took it in turns to clock up an impressive 110 miles in 15- or 30-minute stints on Red Nose Day last month.

The home’s senior administrator, Alison Adair, said: “The event was held in the lounge, so that the residents could...

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