Councillor Sylvia Russell's Personal Blog

Welcome to my blog†

My name is Sylvia Russell, Teignbridge District Councillor and Conservative Member for Teignmouth East Ward - part of Teignbridge District Council, in South Devon.

The purpose of this site is to try and keep you informed about my role and provide you with information about developments in Teignbridge District Council and our local Ward of Teignmouth East.

My committee responsibilities with the Council include Overview & Scrutiny, Development Control and Regulatory & Appeals committees.

Chairman of the Council 2009-2010

Monday, 17 August 2009

Teignmouth Regatta

Continuing the nautical theme. Teignmouth Regatta is about serious sailing competitions but there is plenty to entertain landlubbers as well. Races, treasure hunts, Punch & Judy, pavement artists, a rowing race up the River Teign to Newton Abbot Quays for the Barham Cup and stiff competion in the off shore Seine boat and gig races. Teignmouth can boast the largest Rowing Club in the UK with over 500 members, all keen to show what they can do and plenty of lady rowers can testify to the benefits of rowing to keep in trim! Teignmouth rowers take part in the rowing races held in the Scillies each year. The evenings down on the River beach are packed with revellers enjoying the Regatta barbeque, a tug of war, home-made raft races, music and plenty of liquid refreshment to keep everyone going.

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