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Teignmouth, Devon

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Margaret paves the way
Margaret with the help of her team of volunteers creates some paving on the bank at the back of the orchard in Eascliff Park.
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Jan 271 min read
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history update from the Cliffden
I have been working on the history of the Cliffden Hotel and thanks to Melanie and David who have memories of the 60's we now have a lot...
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Jan 28, 20221 min read
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Path re-surfacing
Those of you that have had rough ride on your mobility scooters will be happy to know that the paths through the park are going to be...
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Jan 28, 20221 min read
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The Hollyhock Fairies have arrived in the park
The Hollyhock Fairies After a storm you can see their colourful skirts hanging out to dry at the back of the orchard in the park....
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Jun 25, 20201 min read
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At a snails pace
Une Escargatoire ou Surfeit By Margaret Sheppard ( volunteer in the park orchard) Found huddled together in the Orchard yesterday this...
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Nov 16, 20192 min read
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New doggy carved statue
Just arrived in the park a lovely carved statue of a dog. Not sure of the breed. But he looks lovely. He's dying to get at that squirrel...
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Jul 31, 20191 min read
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It's a 1st Teignmouth in Bloom
Congratulations to the small handful of volunteers that work so hard in all weathers fighting off the weeds in The Dell and The Orchard....
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Jul 31, 20191 min read
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PAINTED LADY arrives in the park
Painted Lady Vanessa cardui Wingspan Male: 58 - 70mm Female: 62 - 74mm Every year the north African species arrives in Britain in...
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Jul 2, 20192 min read
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The new Mosaic
We have a new Mosaic, created by Michelle Greenwood Brown The old one was getting a bit weather worn and pieces were becoming loose. It...
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Apr 9, 20193 min read
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Annual General Meeting
Friends of Eastcliff ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, 27 February 2019 from 19:30-21:00 TAAG Arts & Community Centre 4/5 Northumberland...
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Feb 12, 20191 min read
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Uncovering the Rhododendrons on Rowdens lawn
27 January 2019 C.2013 This was something different for The Friends of Eastcliff Park: we don't usually work in the Rowdens, outside of...
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Jan 30, 20191 min read
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badger boundaries
This file is licensed under the Wikipedia Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike. If you are walking past the 5 oaks in the middle of...
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Jan 15, 20191 min read
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snakes alive!
Just had this message for a snake spotter- Whilst walking today at 1pm in Eastcliff I nearly trod on a snake at least 3ft in length,...
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Jan 14, 20191 min read
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a nightly flock of finches - Charming
Around about 5pm on the last few evenings there has been a flock (called a charm) of Goldfinches arriving in the park before they go off...
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Oct 7, 20181 min read
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Getting Stoned
Devon Rocks and Stones This group has a facebook page, and has been set up for the people of Devon to have great fun with or without the...
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Sep 8, 20181 min read
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Hay, where's it gone?
A couple of weeks ago you may have seen the machinery in the park cutting the hay. If you have wondered what happened to it, the clue is...
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Sep 2, 20181 min read
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A volcanic flow of larva
Masses of ladybird larva have arrived in the park. Many people have said they haven't seen many ladybirds this summer. Well it looks as...
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Jul 18, 20182 min read
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A Bit Boring
Just to let you know that contractor Arcadias will be on site in near future to create an additional small borehole on behalf of Network...
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Jul 17, 20181 min read
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Teignmouth loses a lovely Beech
Not such a fun guy! Meripilus giganteus. A serious root rotting fungus that attacks Beech trees has been found in our park. It was...
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Mar 28, 20181 min read
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Spotted Blackcaps and Fieldfares
Blackcaps have been spotted (February/March) on my bird feeder next to The Orchard in the park. The Eurasian blackcap (Sylvia...
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Mar 4, 20182 min read
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