A Nod To Brent - a friendly thread, filled with frivolity, cream teas and pasties. Longing for the happy days in the South Hams 1947.

[toboldlygo]

I'm sure the Finching sisters will see them off.

 

Corporal Jones will keep them occupied      

[St Enodoc]

OK , we’re impressed- will settle for a Bomber Command flypast!

Coastal, old chap.

[St Enodoc]

Looks different without the fur, said Zebedee

Ooh, you are awful.

 

D. Emery

Edited July 10, 2018 by St Enodoc

[St Enodoc]

Keeping topical, are there any caves on/in Dartmoor?

Kent's Cavern isn't far away.

[cary hill]

Keeping topical, are there any caves on/in Dartmoor?

 

If you like Greater Horseshoe Bats then the caves at Buckfastleigh could be the place for you and only 8 or so miles from Brent:

 

 

First planes and now bats.....

[Oldddudders]

First planes and now bats.....

Some would say we’re all a bit bats in the belfry......

[Limpley Stoker]

If you like Greater Horseshoe Bats then the caves at Buckfastleigh could be the place for you and only 8 or so miles from Brent:

 

greater horseshoe bat.jpg

 

First planes and now bats.....

I think there is something wrong wit her make-up.

[Mallard60022]

Ask and you will receive

 

AW Whitley..

 

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Avro Lancaster B.I (FE)

 

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Avro Shackleton MR.2 (okay not a bomber - but it's lineage definitely is)

 

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And these two are waiting in the wings..

 

Avro Lancaster B.II (Radial Engines)

 

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Avro Lancaster B.III (Special) Dambusters

 

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How do you get those boxes in the wings of those other kits?

Dr. Who

[St Enodoc]

Some would say we’re all a bit bats in the belfry......

A pre-requisite for participating here.

[Limpley Stoker]

Coastal, old chap.

Should have gone to specsavers.

[bgman]

Keeping topical, are there any caves on/in Dartmoor?

 

 

There certainly is, Pridhamsleigh Cavern on the outskirts of Ashburton.

I went with a group many years ago and got absolutely filthy, covered in mud from head to toe but good fun.

 

Its a place for experienced cavers and not one to be tackled alone for obvious reasons.

 

It was my very first time and although not a caver myself, it was a worthwhile experience.

 

G

[81C]

If you like Greater Horseshoe Bats then the caves at Buckfastleigh could be the place for you and only 8 or so miles from Brent:

 

greater horseshoe bat.jpg

 

First planes and now bats.....

 

That Looks like SWMBO. 

[Captain Kernow]

Its a place for experienced cavers and not one to be tackled alone for obvious reasons.

 

Insanity!

[Captain Kernow]

Just seen this reference to a show in Paignton - http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/135625-paignton-summer-show-2018-august-11-12/&do=findComment&comment=3227962

 

Most interesting.

 

Unfortunately it's the same weekend as RailWells, which for me will always take priority over other shows in the district. Although both are on over two days, I regret that it is not possible for me to obtain a two-day pass for such activities.

[gwrrob]

I know that venue well and it’s literally a stones throw from Goodrington Sands station and Happy Valley.

[81C]

Just seen this reference to a show in Paignton - http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/135625-paignton-summer-show-2018-august-11-12/&do=findComment&comment=3227962

 

Most interesting.

 

Unfortunately it's the same weekend as RailWells, which for me will always take priority over other shows in the district. Although both are on over two days, I regret that it is not possible for me to obtain a two-day pass for such activities.

 

I gave it thought to do both SWMBO and I are staying in Wonky Hole for 2 nights so I can do the Wells show and her can do the shops I think I would be pushing my luck with

the addition drive to Paignton and back, shame we normally stay at Staverton that time of year.

[colin penfold]

Not Dartmoor but close https://www.kents-cavern.co.uk/

[cary hill]

I know that venue well and it’s literally a stones throw from Goodrington Sands station and Happy Valley.

 

With good eyesight, and standing roughly where the leisure centre is now, 58 years ago in the summer of 1960 you might just have caught a rare sighting of a King (6002 King William IV) "on shed" taking water at the "new" Goodrington servicing facilities.

 

 

(L.F. Folkard)

 

I think sightings of Kings on the Kingswear Branch would be relatively rare by 1960 as the plum jobs would be in the hands of Warships by then.

 

At least the turntable was rescued and re-installed at Churston...

Edited July 11, 2018 by cary hill

[gwrrob]

With good eyesight, and standing roughly where the leisure centre is now, 58 years ago in the summer 1960 you might just have caught a rare sighting of a King (6002 King William IV) "on shed" taking water at the "new" Goodrington servicing facilities.

 

 

 

Plenty of beach huts adorn the promenade beyond the rails now and inspired this scene of mine featuring small prairie 5551 on the branch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Captain Kernow]

Some lovely cloud cover has kept the temperatures in South Devon a little lower than they might otherwise have been, from mid-afternoon on.

[colin penfold]

Not so hot then, CK ?

 

M.Fish

[mattingleycustom]

If you like Greater Horseshoe Bats then the caves at Buckfastleigh could be the place for you and only 8 or so miles from Brent:

 

greater horseshoe bat.jpg

 

First planes and now bats.....

 

What is a Wombat? ... a bat you play Wom with, of course! ...

 

... I'll get my coat

[The Stationmaster]

Just seen this reference to a show in Paignton - http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/135625-paignton-summer-show-2018-august-11-12/&do=findComment&comment=3227962

 

Most interesting.

 

Unfortunately it's the same weekend as RailWells, which for me will always take priority over other shows in the district. Although both are on over two days, I regret that it is not possible for me to obtain a two-day pass for such activities.

 

I have given this matter some thought on your behalf and reached a simple conclusion.  On the day, of the two, on which you are not at RailWells you will 'find' an urgent need to quickly get hold of something critical to whatever project you will be undertaking - this might involve having to drive to somebody else's house in order to borrow it (only to find they were out and had taken the item with them so you then had to go on to XXXX) or if it was something you were purchasing the first place you tried didn't have any left so instead of going all the way to Plymouth you decided to try a shop you know in Torbay but after having to park some way away due to the holiday crowds, which meant a long walk and, well time just vanished - you know how these things are.

[46444]

Whilst at the Great Yorkshire Show today saw some mighty fine South Devon Red cattle...Would these be suitable for the Brent area in the late 1940’s?

 

By the way a farmer & his Old Spots from Liskeard came first in breed in the judging ring...St. Piran’s flags adorned his stalls proudly...

Edited July 11, 2018 by 46444

[NHY 581]

I have given this matter some thought on your behalf and reached a simple conclusion.  On the day, of the two, on which you are not at RailWells you will 'find' an urgent need to quickly get hold of something critical to whatever project you will be undertaking - this might involve having to drive to somebody else's house in order to borrow it (only to find they were out and had taken the item with them so you then had to go on to XXXX) or if it was something you were purchasing the first place you tried didn't have any left so instead of going all the way to Plymouth you decided to try a shop you know in Torbay but after having to park some way away due to the holiday crowds, which meant a long walk and, well time just vanished - you know how these things are.

 

Ask Spammers for some tips........try the old 'tiling stuff needed' ploy....