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

Wednesday, 3 February 2010

Row, Row, Row the Boat.......

A mention for the River Teign Rowing Club............... Based on the River beach in Teignmouth this Club is the largest in the UK and enjoys massive local participation with over 650 members. Rowing is widely accepted as one of the most beneficial forms of exercise and ticks all Government boxes and local plans to create and maintain a healthy lifestyle. The weekly activities of the rowers have a direct impact on the town's economy - boat builders, shops, cafes, pubs, etc. Alliances have been formed with local educational establishments which gives encouragement to local disaffected youth to try the sport. The Club is based literally on the beach and now has ambitions to create it's own functional waterside building to house a boat store, toilets, showers, a meeting room and small kitchen. To be able to enjoy a sport like rowing in the magnificent setting of the Teign Estuary is irresistable. For more information contact River Teign Rowing Club on http://www.teignrowers.co.uk/

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