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Tarka Trail 2 - 2006
Guests and Starting Details
Meet each walking day at 09:30 for a 10:00 start
| Thurs 17 Aug |
Barnstaple |
The Heritage Centre
(200m from town end of Long Bridge) |
The Lord Lieutenant of Devon, Mr Eric Dancer.
Bridget Warr, Chief Executive Officer, Guide Dogs.
The Mayor, Mrs Susan Haywood & Councillor Peter Haywood.
Janis Battersby, Guide Dogs, Exeter.
Geraldine Tracey, Fundraising Co-ordinator, GD Exeter.
Ros Chard, Town Crier.
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| Friday 18 Aug |
Braunton Burrows |
OS 462352
Sandy Lane CP
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Jo Bishop and Bella, BBC Radio Devon.
Jonathan Fairhurst, NT Warden (Walking)
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| Sat 19 Aug |
Woolacombe |
Esplanade
Car Park |
Chairman of Morthoe Parish Council.
Jonathan Fairhurst NT Warden (walking)
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| Sun 20 Aug |
Ilfracombe |
The Promenade |
Deputy Mayor of Ilfracombe, Councillor Margaret Blundell.
Roy Goodwin, Ilfracombe Town Crier
Martin Caddy, N.Devon Coastal Services Warden (walking)
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| Tues 22 Aug |
Combe Martin |
The Harbour |
Deputy Lieutenant, Mrs Rachael Thomas.
Chairman of Combe Martin Parish Council, Mr Graeme Coombs.
James Dickinson, N.T. Warden (walking)
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| Wed 23 Aug |
Heddon Gate |
N.T. Car Park
(follow signs to Hunter's Inn) |
Mr Michael Saxton, Hawkshead Sponsor
Anne Weaver, Exmoor NPA (walking)
Steve Proud, N.T. Warden (walking)
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| Thurs 24 Aug |
Lynmouth |
Rock Hotel |
Mayor of Lynton & Lynmouth, Councillor Mrs Suzette Hibbert.
Mr Mike Leach, Head Ranger Exmoor NPA, (walking).
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| Sat 26 Aug |
Breakneck Hole |
On the Edge
(N side of B3358 4 mi W of Simonsbath) |
Mr Jack Wilkins, joint walk organiser. |
| Sun 27 Aug |
West Buckland |
West Buckland School |
Mr John Vick, Headmaster |
| Mon 28 Aug |
Barnstaple |
Railway Station
(See Note 1 below) |
Terry Smith, Manager SW, Guide Dog Puppy Walking.
Ros Chard, Town Crier.
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| Wed 30 Aug |
N.Tawton |
Rugby Club
(half mile W of town centre) |
Mrs Elizabeth Hubbick, Trustee of Guide Dogs for the Blind Association. |
| Thurs 31 Aug |
Okehampton |
Waitrose CP |
The Countess of Devon.
Ros Chard, Town Crier.
John Webb, Manager Waitrose.
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| Fri 1 Sep |
Hatherleigh |
Sheep Sculpture |
The Mayor, Councillor Gary Bush.
Ros Chard, Town Crier of Hatherleigh.
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| Sun 3 Sep |
Petrockstowe |
Old Station |
Mr & Mrs Tony Carey, Barns Designs Internet Services. |
The Final Day
| Mon 4 Sep |
Bideford |
Kathleen & May Yard
(East the Water)
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The High Sheriff of Devon, Sir Hugh Stucley Bt.
The Mayor of Bideford, Councillor Tony Inch.
Mr Andy Bell, N. Devon Coastal Services
Valerie Lawrence, Hawkshead.
Pauline Howells, Hawkshead.
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Fremington Quay |
Coffee Shop |
Yummy food and the best coffee in the West.
This is a good place to join Tilly for the last 3 miles to the finish, leaving at 1430.
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| pm |
Barnstaple
(approx 1600) |
Heritage Centre
(200m W of town end of Long Bridge)
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Tom Pey, Project Director Guide Dogs.
The Mayor of Barnstaple, Mrs Susan Haywood and Councillor Peter Haywood.
Ros Chard, Town Crier.
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Notes.
- The train leaves Barnstaple at 10:01 and arrives at Eggesford at 10:25. The single fare to Eggesford is £4.40 . Tilly will travel on the train with her support team but other walkers may prefer to join her at Eggesford but be aware that parking at Eggesford is limited. Watch this space or phone for further information.
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