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Berlin Film Crew are back

2007-07-06T05:34:00.000-07:00

Last year it was the previously empty 'william of orange' that was refitted as a surfer shop, this year they where up Berry Head (in the rain I may add, me and OHenry got a good soaking) filming. It was all there, catering vans, actors, camera and action. I wonder where Berry Head will end up being viewed?

The potential of the Brixham Glory has shown through and warm welcome to visitors. Will blogg anything else might come to light. Its important for the beauty and potential of Brixham to shine through. We will be updating the showcase website soon to get this across on the internet.

Very best wishes Brixham Showcase

Heritage Week is here, hip hip horay

2007-05-28T04:51:00.000-07:00

Full details have been put in the Harbourside window brixhamshowcase. Loads of free activities, and great family fun. So if you missed it this year, remember to come next year. Fireworks on the open ceremony where great and sure the closing fireworks will be great as well.

Walking the Dog

2007-05-08T05:50:00.000-07:00

For those from the Brixhamshowcase will know we have been spending quite some time entering details about Brixham on the web. The latest is a great site for people that walk dogs.

http://www.walkingwithdogs.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=SouthWest;action=display;num=1178624882;start=0

Well if you find any sites please contact use and we will put some details in.

Very best wishes Paul

BBC Causaulty

2007-01-08T05:47:00.000-08:00

For those that spotted it the BBC where down again. Footage taken by the 'tin' cafe by the coast guard and around to preston sands. Sharks in the water, flares, not fashion items, in legs, later and we where privilaged to see the unspoilt coastline along Churston woods. Bit silly trying to go surfing in preston bay though. This is a lovely low pitched beach ideal for the family day out, I suppose that comes with artistic licience, reminds me the TV licience is up again.

Also a shame that we shared the natural beauty with the nation, but not acknowldgement that it was Brixham. Missed the great via-duct behind, but sure the program designers would see the potential of diaster if a train got stuck on the viaduct. Just the kind of thing they like to get their teeth into.

I dont known why I find the program so appealing, its great. Watched it for many years and pleased episode in Brixham. I think its the British spirit of coping in a crisis, the fire of excitment that fuels us through these periods.

Talking about railways, we are currently looking for somebody experienced in listing buildings. Please contact us if this is you bag. Please also remember to vote on the Brunnel way, the ecoroute from the ashes of the Brixham railway. www.brixhamrailway.org.uk

Best wishes

Brixham Seaquirium planned to become arcade amusement

2006-12-12T08:18:00.000-08:00

I have just found the yellow posters on the lampost near by from the planning office, that the Seaquirium is to be coneverted, or its planned for this to happen, to an amusement arcade. I dont know if the current owner is Mr Pope, From Popes Electrics, but I have asked Liz Phillips of the Herald and the curator of the Heritage Museum to inquire to what is going to happen to the historic signage, the model of the trawler, the balck and white historic photographs and the old octopus with the moving legs, which I was told was stored upstairs.

All the tanks have been emptied and the massive concrete structures that held them demolished. The skip outside is full of the contents of this 'old world' attraction that has been the fabric of Brixham, for so long. With the interest in the natural world this surely was an untapped potential, which alligned so well with what makes Brixham Brixham.

Nice bright day in Brixham, Aqarium

2006-12-09T05:16:00.000-08:00

Just to say those not in Brixham, its a nice sunny day. Just going upto Berry head to walk the dogs, will take some pictures for you.

Also trying to find out what is happening to the aquarium. This is currently being gutted, I hope its a re-fit, will update as information comes in.

The Battery research centre is coming on leaps and bounds. I was their last night. The traditional rock faced skirt has been finished and the concrete blockwork nearly done. This will also provide a much desired toilet facility, with disabled facilities.

Those of you in King Street will have noticed that the camera crews where out again. The 2 buy or not 2 buy program came to town. The presenter seen walking up king street early on in the week. We will have to find out which houses where looked at. The missed the best one, the coffin house!

Best wishes Paul

Rememberance day

2006-11-12T08:39:00.000-08:00

Couple of picture of the march today

About Britian Write Up

2006-11-10T10:07:00.000-08:00

We have just recieved confirmation that the article we wrote for the About Britain website has just been published putting Brixham on the Map again. The link is

http://www.aboutbritain.com/towns/brixham.asp

Brixham

Orange Parade

2006-11-05T02:47:00.000-08:00

Just a couple of shots of the orange parade. Bonfire night done and dusted, skys where full of it last night.

Best wishes brixhamshowcase

Yanks In Brixham Ghosts in Coffin house

2006-11-04T06:37:00.000-08:00

Just put the Christmas details in the Harbourside King Street Brixhamshowcase windows, will get on-line when I can.

Best wishes to the Yanky talk today at the methodist community centre, full details now in the harbourside windows.

Link for the BBC did not get posted, so here it is again

Hope it comes through this time, if not the link in text is http://www.bbc.co.uk/devon/content/articles/2006/10/27/jg_halloween_feature.shtml

You can hear the 3 hour radio program by John and also see the video for the BBC spotlight programe

Best wishes

spitfire in coffin house

2006-11-03T03:40:00.000-08:00

We currently have the pleasure of the spitfire project being in the coffin house. We plan to have an open day event so people can see the work of steve and paul. A display has been put in the Harbourside King Street Brixham showcase.

Best of luck from the brixhamshowcase

Coffin house spot light

2006-11-03T03:37:00.000-08:00

With the witching hour over and done, those that missed the bbc radio show and the spot light slot goto you can press the links and hear the shows.

Best wishes from brixhamshowcase

Battery Group, Battery Gardens

2006-11-03T03:34:00.000-08:00

Talk and show of artifacts is going to be held today at the Community Centre. James Stranger will be doing a talk on 'the yanks in devon and cornwall. About 2.30 pm today. I am just off to take the dogs for a walk up churston woods so will be popping into the battery to see whats going on.

Best wishes from Brixham showcase

Brixham Museum Lecture

2006-11-03T03:31:00.000-08:00

Wednesday next week the Brixham Museum will be doing a lecture event. Please got to the museum for times, but we think its 2.30 pm. There is a small entrance fee, with reduce rates for memebers. The talk is given by Robbie Robinson and is titled ' An Unusual Career in Education'. Best of luck with the event.

John Butt Talk November 23rd

2006-11-03T03:27:00.000-08:00

Brixham Library holding a coffee morning Thursday and to top this they have a talk by John Butt on Nov 23rd. Please go to the library for further information. Best of luck on the day John.

Tonight Quiz night

2006-11-03T03:24:00.000-08:00

Brixham Heritage is holding a quiz night tonight, tonight, I went last year and it was great, you get to sit in the room with all the wonderful models and meet the wonderful staff that keep this attraction going. If you goto the museum today you can book a seat and the 3.00GBP covers food and refreshement.

Very best wishes Paul

Press release

2006-11-03T03:22:00.000-08:00

To assist with the ongoing management of the brixhamshowcase we had made this blogger. We will post all the information about brixham and events.

Best wishes