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MAIDENCOMBE.NET AUTHOR Jim Campbell

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Maidencombe resident since 1960. Local historian and author of the 'Coves of Maidencombe'.
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The bowl of the coombe as seen from Sladnor heights

The bowl of the coombe as seen from Sladnor heights

Maidencombe point

Maidencombe point
as seen above Maidencombe cove.

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Saturday, July 25, 2015

A STROLL AROUND THE THATCHED TAVERN GARDENS

A video shot on Sunday morning, July 19th just before opening time.
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Monday, July 20, 2015

MCG BARBECUE & AGM AT SLADNOR PARK

MCG Chairman Doug Palmer (left) relaxing after his hard work  preparing for the event.

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Sunday, July 19, 2015

MAIDENCOMBE COMMUNITY GROUP BBQ & AGM AT SLADNOR PARK

After the anxious scanning of weather forecasts for the bay throughout the week and dire warnings of rain and wind, Sunday ushered in welcoming blue skies over the coombe with the temperature nudging 21 C by midday.

A report will follow on the MCG main website at www.maidencombeunity.org  but in the meantime, here are a few images from what turned out to be a very pleasant, tranquil and ultimately successful day  for the community group and supporters.

The BBQ gets underway
Parking area to preserve residents parking spaces
The tennis court as seen from the service road - residents would not have been disturbed

The AGM gets underway


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Saturday, July 18, 2015

BBQ AT SLADNOR PARK SUNDAY

I've been anxiously monitoring the weather all week for tomorrow's barbecue at Sladnor Park.  The forecast has varied daily but the latest indication is for rain dying out in the early hours to give way to sunny periods and mainly dry from midday when the BBQ commences.  There'll be a mini marquee set up in the old hard tennis court to the left of the service road short of the first two bungalows.  Fingers are still tightly crossed.
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Tuesday, July 14, 2015

GORDON OLIVER OPENS BRUNEL BAR & LOUNGE

Mayor Gordon Oliver opens the new Brunel bar and lounge at the Orestone Manor Hotel earlier this evening.
Mayor Gordon Oliver flanked by owners Neil and Catherine D'Allen  cuts the ribbon to open the Brunel bar

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Monday, July 06, 2015

WWW.MAIDENCOMBE.NET USED EXTENSIVELY AS REFERENCE SITE

After perusing the site visitor statistics, it has become apparent that a steady stream of visitors  are arriving daily via search engines for information about Maidencombe, both historical and present day.

I must admit to searching the site for items posted which I had become hazy about and could not locate on my hard drive.

The site has had over 170,000 visitors who have accessed over 1.2 million pages on the site - an average of 7 pages per visitor.


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Sunday, July 05, 2015

CLEAN UP AT MAIDENCOMBE CROSS

With all Torbay council departments critically short of funding and resources,  I believe that it is up to residents to assist in basic clearing up in their areas.  I trust that I do not upset anyone with the little I try to do to improve the visual aspect of our beautiful village.

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Friday, July 03, 2015

MCG PICNIC AND AGM


SUNDAY 19TH JULY FROM MIDDAY
MAIDENCOMBE COMMUNITY GROUP BBQ / PICNIC & AGM
AT SLADNOR PARK


The MCG will be holding a combined BBQ and picnic within Sladnor Park on Sunday 19th July starting at midday.

The First Annual General Meeting will be incorporated within the event.  All MCG members and prospective supporters welcome.

A mini marquee will be set up in case of inclement weather.

Please bring your picnic and anything you want cooked on the BBQ from 12pm onwards.

When we have eaten, we will have our first AGM in the beautiful and relaxing surroundings of Sladnor Park.
Please confirm your presence with the chairman, Doug Palmer at our email:  info@maidencombeunity.org
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The twinning of Maidencombe with Comeinbemad reflects the light-hearted nature of this gentle blog. The articles posted are written by the author alone and have no connection with any official body or association.

SLADNOR PARK CHALETS

SLADNOR PARK CHALETS
Eerily shrouded in mist, two of the lower chalets of Sladnor Park.

BURNING OF THE BAMBOO MAN JUNE 5 2016

BURNING OF THE BAMBOO MAN ABR. from Jim Blue on Vimeo.

AN ODE TO SLADNOR PARK

(sung to the tune of 'Home on the Range')

Oh give me a park where the badgers can roam
Where the deer and the wildlife reside
There never is heard the developer's word
To disturb where the denizens abide

Oh give me a park where the diggers are banned
And the architect can't earn his fee
Where the noise of the town
Is a far distant sound
And conservation is all it can be

For when houses are built
The council covered in guilt
And all the animals forlorn
Now the only sounds to be heard
Are vehicles absurd
And the cries of a motherless fawn

Jim Campbell

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MOST VIEWED POST ON THIS SITE

MOST VIEWED POST ON THIS SITE
The old Toll House on the west side of the A379 Teignmouth Road, stands at the junction of Claddon Lane with the A379 about 50 yards from Ridge Road and the former position of the black and white Solomons Post sign (see side panel right). This early photo shows the open porch (lower left) - now blocked off and the blanked out toll-board recess (top right). Under the angled roof on the right, there is a small shop and working post office. The building probably dates from 1827 when the new road was built. Originally named Solomon's Post Gate when there was a gate across the road for the toll collector to open upon payment.

RAMBLING GROUP WRITE-UP OF WATCOMBE TO MAIDENCOMBE WALK

Found this interesting little site with a rambling group's write up of walks. CLICK HERE FOR MAIDENCOMBE WALK ARTICLE

MAIDENCOMBER SLADNOR VIDEO AND WRITE-UP

CLICK HERE FOR HERALD EXPRESS ARTICLE

YOUR LOCAL WEB APPROVES DREAMINCOMBES

YOUR LOCAL WEB APPROVES DREAMINCOMBES
After scrutiny by a panel, this site has been added as a reputable source of information about Maidencombe.

ARCHIVE: MAIDENCOMBE TIMELINE EVENING AT THE THATCHED TAVERN

The first Timeline evening took place Wednesday evening March 20th at the Thatched Tavern. Local lad Ziggy Austin's brainchild, it was an endeavour to map out the history of Maidencombe on a ten metre paper scroll. The initiative was first mooted and widely supported on Ziggy's Maidencombe Residents Facebook page. Residents and non residents were asked if they could research local history on the area and bring along any material such as postcards or text to place on the scroll.
The first evening was well attended and as can be seen in the photos on the left, a great deal was achieved.
Longest residing villager, Alan Hunt attended to add his considerable knowledge and was supported by his 'young' student Jim Campbell with a mere 53 years of residence under his belt.
The pub opened up the restaurant area for the occasion and were most generous in providing sandwiches for the studious throng.


SOLOMONS POST AT THE JUNCTION OF TEIGNMOUTH ROAD & RIDGE ROAD

SOLOMONS POST AT THE JUNCTION OF TEIGNMOUTH ROAD & RIDGE ROAD
No known images of this iconic Maidencombe landmark exist. Post war and up to the late 1960's, sign posts were wooden posts painted black and white. This is a close reconstruction of the sign where buses would actually pull in to for passengers to alight or board.

A UNIQUE VIDEO

A video of one of my foxes being treated for Sarcoptic mange - taking the medication on the food by hand. She recovered completely and my thanks go out to the Derbyshire Fox Rescue who supplied the medication.

DRAMATIC EROSION OF THE SOUTHWEST COASTAL FOOTPATH

Worth a look as Maidencombe's section of the SWCP is also very much under threat.

From myfoxesandbadgers site

ARCHIVE: DANGEROUS STATE OF CLIFF FACE

ARCHIVE: DANGEROUS STATE OF CLIFF FACE
Photo taken from the beach cafe above Maidencombe cove and the arrows indicate the cause for concern. A minor land slip has already taken place and the Environment Agency had a look Christmas eve in case the cove had to be closed.

ARCHIVE: Entrance to Crossways at Maidencombe Cross

ARCHIVE: Entrance to Crossways at Maidencombe Cross
After a catalogue of antisocial behaviour displayed by motorists illegally entering a private area, the police recommended that the entrance be made narrower. A sad indictment of society.

THE FOLLY AT SLADNOR PARK

THE FOLLY AT SLADNOR PARK
Constructed between 1830-1833 by Mrs Groves who inhabited Sladnor Manor House at the time. The hexagonal tower and accompanying arched outbuilding were built of Devon red sandstone. A projecting castellated cornice crowned the gothic apertures and single faux crossbow slit at ground level. A most interesting aspect of the folly is the purpose-built pony and trap winding carriage-way which Mrs Groves carved through the north western woods of the estate to facilitate her passage to and from the folly. The structure is now in poor condition and it is earnestly hoped that Richmond Villages, the new owners of Sladnor, will be able to make safe the folly to enable residents to enjoy in years to come.

FEATURES OF MAIDENCOMBE

Some of the features we will be mentioning:

ROCK HOUSE GAZEBO
THE CASCADE
THE IRON STILE
THE CASTELLATED FOLLY
THE BAT RETREAT
THE PUMP HOUSE
THE PILL BOX
THE 190 OAK
SMUGGLER'S LANE

GRADE 2 LISTED ROCK HOUSE GAZEBO

GRADE 2 LISTED ROCK HOUSE GAZEBO
Circa 1850. Constructed of Devon red sandstone with unfortunately, as is the case with the Sladnor Folly, some cement patching. Sited at the eastern end of the garden, overlooking the sea. A single storey structure with faux castellated parapet. It has a one-window front incorporating a gabled porch on the front to left with a segmental headed and arched doorway. There is a matching arched window to the right. Reportedly, the structure had a flight of external steps for access to the flat roof with commanding views of Lyme Bay. The interior is clay-tiled laid.