The Best Things in Shaldon, Devon*

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• The whole Village is spectacular!
• Shaldon Regatta which happens for 9 days leading up to Aug. bank holiday Monday. This is over 120 events based on the beach and water around where the Shaldon to Teignmouth ferry lands. There's something for all the family to get involved in......Rowing...Sailing...Sand castles..Tug of war...Pillow fight...Volley ball...Duck race...Swimming...Treasure hunt by boat...and loads more. Lots of our grockles (visitors) time their holidays to join in with this every year. You must come and have some fun with the locals.
• The black and white ferry which was running when I was a child and is still running now I am drawing a Pension!
• The Ness - without doubt
• The new Midas development looks very good.
• Shaldon Water Carnival Committee and their efforts in running fun events for the village throughout the year.
• The new road surface just put down in next to no time. Pity they can't do it as quickly on the motorways.
• Shaldon Water Carnival Committee
• The Scarecrow Weekend - brought loads of visitors in and was a real credit to the Village and all those who made the Scarecrows.
• 2003 and the "new" London Inn A team has won the Quiz League.
• Shaldon Water Carnival... Saturday August 2nd 10.30am til Midnight
• Watching the ships come and go. Being glad to be in Shaldon rather than Teignmouth - but enjoying the lights from Teignmouth at night. Wednesday markets when you can pick up a bargain.
• Fulfords have opened an Estate Agency where Tim B. was going to open his Balti House. At last some competition for Bradleys !!
• 2002 and it is still the London Inn quiz teams - the B team won the league again whilst a totally new A team finished a very creditable fourth.
• Shaldon Bowls Club Men's "A" team who had a wonderful 2001. The Teignmouth Pilot who keeps knocking over (with a very big boat) the post that holds the green Point Beach guidance light.
• The best thing about Shaldon is it's ex captain of the football team, Bondy who now resides in Australia and would like to say Hi to anyone who knows him.
• The new London Inn "A" quiz team who will make a challenge for the league title next year.
• Shaldon Villa joining a Sunday morning football league. It proves there are sporting opportunities for the fat, the unfit and the old !!
• Fulfords Estate Agents are opening in Shaldon in opposition to Bradleys who if they operated a "no sale = no fee" contract would probably be skint by now.
• The Shaldon Action Group for rallying the village, collecting the much needed cash and defeating Midas.
• One of the best things about the victory over Midas is that everyone in Shaldon knows which of our Councillors gave Midas a "nod" when they commenced their campaign to desecrate our village. A lot of explaining to do and no BMW at the end of it all.
• Congratulations Shaldon in winning another victory over Midas - hopefully they will now come back to the Parish Council and Action group with an acceptable proposal.
• The Botanical Gardens, The Ness Beach, the zoo,
• The London Inn quiz teams. The B team won the league. The A team performances make better viewing than Weakest Link.
• Jack the veg has closed down - he has joined the opposition - Sainsburys !! Alan the Butcher is now selling fruit & veg. Steve Angel has opened a Hardware store where the veg used to be. Tim Biddlestone is threatening to open a Balti next to The Standard - it would be well supported - me thinks.
• Even The Herald Express gave Shaldon Front Page status regarding the MIDAS Victory! Have MIDAS finally got the message?
• 15 Jan 2001. The Best Things... are not things at all but are the real, genuine people in Shaldon (and locally), who have today enabled a victorious result - against Midas Homes and their 'monstrous' plans for TEIGNHAVEN. How refreshing to have Teignbridge Planning Committee listening to the people! Thanks
• Tony Garside and his campaign to make the Con. club "honest" and a place for all the Villagers to enjoy.
• The New Internet Company which is coming to Shaldon very soon. Watch this space for more details on it's fantastic services!
• The River Teign Ferry.
• Ashton's Garage, Bridge Road, Shaldon - Newly taken over by Gerry. You'll always get a freindly and honest oppinion about your motoring problems, even if 'it's only fit for the scrap yard in the sky!' Also sells red diesel (off road or boat use only!!!) A garage that won't cost you the earth!
• rowing
• The Botanical Gardens
• One of the more interesting attractions in Shaldon Is the Shaldon Wildlife Trust. This is a breeding centre for rare and endangered species. The trust is a registered charity and cares for over 30 different species of animals. The trusts specialize in small mammals , mostly South american monkeys , rodents and tropical squirrels. They also run a community education program which enables members of the local community to get close too and learn about unusual and exotic creatures. It is an ideal visit for families with smaller children as the grounds are set in around one and a half acres of enclosed woodland. For more information contact the trust on 01626 872234. Opening times : Easter to 30th September 10.00 am to 6.00 pm 1 october to easter 10.00 am to 4.00 pm
• Drinking, pubs.
• The people that live there practically all know one another, so if and when you visit you get a real sense of belonging. Also, it's the safest place in the world! People leave items they own outside for as long as they need to or like to, and no one ever steals from anyone else.

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Last updated: 2011-01-21