Thursday, August 30, 2012
Further degradation of road surface in Brim Hill
Highways contacted Wednesday August 29th to update on proposed repairs to the upper stretch of Brim Hill. Works should have commenced on August 22nd. Engineers will now be visiting as a matter of urgency. Road users are urged to use considerable caution negotiating this stretch of the hill. The safety issues are such that barriers may be erected in the short term.
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
The 'summer' is nearly over
Par for the course this final Bank Holiday weekend with leaden skies and heavy rain showers prevailing for much of it. June and much of July were wiped out with extraordinary rainfall figures and the summer, such as it was, has come and departed in the blinking of an eye.
The combe now awaits the autumn and its forthcoming harvest of blackberries, apples, pears and hazelnuts. And then - Christmas looms ...
The combe now awaits the autumn and its forthcoming harvest of blackberries, apples, pears and hazelnuts. And then - Christmas looms ...
Monday, August 27, 2012
Bank Holiday video
A walk up the connecting path from Ashley Priors Lane to the Perch - the entrance into Maidencombe.
Saturday, August 25, 2012
Maidencombe Farm restoration
Of historical and architectural value, this ruined shell postdates Maidencombe (Home) Farm itself by about a century - believed to have been built circa 1830. The walls were exposed stone and the roof would probably have been made of thick gauge corrugated iron.
The Cross at night
Maidencombe cross early hours of August 24th. Both photos shot with the same Canon Powershot SX40. On the left is automatic, no flash deployed and on the right, automatic, no flash but with 64 LED camera attachment. As utilized for the badger photo.
Friday, August 24, 2012
Unauthorized sign
Getting to be a habit this sort of thing. The ugly direction sign is bad enough but placing further signage obstructs the view of vehicles exiting Brim Hill. A resident has already muttered ill-will regarding this particular outrage and I have my doubts about it remaining there too long ...
Badgers love bananas
.. but be careful when offering one. A young badger sow about to snatch a banana from my hand in the early hours of Friday August 24th.
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Layby empty
The Highways notice regarding the proposed waiting restrictions just beyond the bus shelter at Maidencombe cross is posted at the gate entrance nearby. It will also be in the Herald Express today. It is proposed that waiting will be restricted to a maximum of 2 hours from 6 am to 10 pm daily. The layby has been strangely empty for the past two days.
Monday, August 20, 2012
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
Maidencombe Beach Olympics this weekend
Fingers crossed that the weather is kind for this upcoming event - this post from Ziggy Austin:
The beach Olympics are fast approaching, the 18th and 19th Aug. Hope everyone feels inspired by the efforts of team GB. Events will include beach volleyball, cricket, tag rugga, hurdles and waterpolo. Possibly extreme
Frizby. Hope to see you all there! (Maidencombe beach 10am onwards)
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Longpark Hill north
Made a one-way system a few years ago for safety reasons though the southern exit onto the Teignmouth Road has seen several serious accidents. Perhaps the one-way system should have been put in place the other way round - north to south?
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Whiteway Lane
Looking up the Teignmouth Road northwards and some 80 yards from the Maidencombe sign and entrance into Torbay from Teignbridge. So named after the original resident Mr Whiteway. A tricky exit for vehicles and pedestrians.
Sentinel knight
A modern addition landmark on the northern heights of Maidencombe. Its position and purpose remain unknown.
Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Wing walker biplane over Maidencombe
Snapped (had about 5 seconds to zoom and click) over Maidencombe at 17:33 hrs today. No one actually on the top so not sure what it was up to.
Thanks for the duckboard!
Some kind soul has put a duckboard down to bridge the muddy approach by the metal stile entering the far car park. So Cruise and I availed ourselves of this luxury on Monday afternoon and were grateful!
Monday, August 06, 2012
Welcome to new residents in Maidencombe
I popped in to welcome the new occupants of Maidencombe Cottage (adjacent to the car park) on Sunday evening. Unpacking and settling in is going well and the couple are keen to get involved in village matters. They used to visit Maidencombe for their holidays many years ago so are acquainted with the area.
Friday, August 03, 2012
Green gates are locked
The Torbay Coast & Countryside Trust has received news of cars parking day and night at the top of the village green. This apparently had led to other residents asking the Trust if anyone could do this. The Trust has requested the Thatched Tavern to lock the gates at this time and only to unlock them should the main car park be full to allow cars to use the 'overflow' parking option temporarily.
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