For the first time in living memory in Maidencombe, a hue and cry was invoked from the Thatched Tavern at ten minutes past ten Monday evening.
A vigilant resident had observed the northern gate to the cider orchard being opened and a land rover type vehicle drive in with a caravan in tow. It had then exited the orchard and proceeded into adjoining fields under lease to the Torbay Coast and Countryside Trust.
A call was made to the pub and several residents set off up Rock House Lane to investigate.
The landlord, Mick Bruckin and an employee, Andy Maltas were joined by three Maidencombe Residents Association committee members, James Harvey, Rodney Horder and Jim Campbell.
The group caught sight of the vehicle exiting Tipley Finch and driving across the John Musgrove Heritage Trail path into private land opposite.
A strange hour to make such an unusual journey up difficult terrain and it is questionable whether permission had been sought to cross Trust land. Further investigations will follow today.
The residents returned to the Thatched Tavern for a well-earned pint. A little adventure and a story to be remembered.
Tuesday, August 06, 2013
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