Been looking online at driving jobs in South Devon.... I could be wrong - but there appears to be loads of unfilled vacancies in and around Exeter.... anyone local got any ideas if this is correct?.... Cheers in advance of any replies
What sort of driving?
Taxi
HGV
multi drop
?
Quote from: f321ffc on November 21, 2021, 09:38:38 AM
What sort of driving?
Taxi
HGV
multi drop
?
Sorry, my mistake - Taxi or moving thing's around like pharmacy goods or delivering/valeting car's....
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 09:49:54 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on November 21, 2021, 09:38:38 AM
What sort of driving?
Taxi
HGV
multi drop
?
Sorry, my mistake - Taxi or moving thing's around like pharmacy goods or delivering/valeting car's....
When I moved here many years ago I thought about becoming a cabbie but having made enquires decided against it and nothing I see these days would change my mind , often see taxi's sat around with no work and I know a cabbie who is struggling but that is in Newton Abbot, Exeter is obviously a lot busier .
My son is in the retail motor trade in Exeter but is looking to get out of it as are many of his colleagues, I'll ask him about the delivery side of it.
There seems to be work for multi drop as some have ads on their vans for drivers.
Good luck in you search, should I see hear of anything I'll let you know.
There seems to be a desperate shortage of PSV drivers in Exeter. Evidenced yesterday by park and ride running at hourly rather than 20 minute frequency. They also advertise training given.
Someone I know is an independent taxi driver in Newton and has plenty of work (mostly regulars though and it takes a while to build those up).
Quote from: f321ffc on November 21, 2021, 10:31:16 AM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 09:49:54 AM
Quote from: f321ffc on November 21, 2021, 09:38:38 AM
What sort of driving?
Taxi
HGV
multi drop
?
Sorry, my mistake - Taxi or moving thing's around like pharmacy goods or delivering/valeting car's....
When I moved here many years ago I thought about becoming a cabbie but having made enquires decided against it and nothing I see these days would change my mind , often see taxi's sat around with no work and I know a cabbie who is struggling but that is in Newton Abbot, Exeter is obviously a lot busier .
My son is in the retail motor trade in Exeter but is looking to get out of it as are many of his colleagues, I'll ask him about the delivery side of it.
There seems to be work for multi drop as some have ads on their vans for drivers.
Good luck in you search, should I see hear of anything I'll let you know.
Many thanks.... I think the cab trade may be similar everywhere.....it depends on your overheads....many thanks for the help with asking around
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 10:46:19 AM
There seems to be a desperate shortage of PSV drivers in Exeter. Evidenced yesterday by park and ride running at hourly rather than 20 minute frequency. They also advertise training given.
Someone I know is an independent taxi driver in Newton and has plenty of work (mostly regulars though and it takes a while to build those up).
Many thanks.... I think PSV maybe a bit to much for me..... I'm looking in the Teignbridge/Exeter area.... apparently Torbay are crying out for cab driver's, but that'll probably be to far away..... I will have very small overheads..... Now thinking aloud, not sure if I could work for a company
As I understood it work in Devon and Cornwall was always hard to find at this time of the year (out of season) . I would expect those jobs to be snapped up pretty quickly.
Quote from: filham on November 21, 2021, 10:57:33 AM
As I understood it work in Devon and Cornwall was always hard to find at this time of the year (out of season) . I would expect those jobs to be snapped up pretty quickly.
What part of Devon do you live?
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 11:01:57 AM
Quote from: filham on November 21, 2021, 10:57:33 AM
As I understood it work in Devon and Cornwall was always hard to find at this time of the year (out of season) . I would expect those jobs to be snapped up pretty quickly.
What part of Devon/Cornwall do you live?
Airport runs - Bristol/Gatwick/Heathrow? There is a good coach service to Bristol but the others are sods to get to.
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 11:07:01 AM
Airport runs - Bristol/Gatwick/Heathrow? There is a good coach service to Bristol but the others are sods to get to.
That's a good idea....hone in on a niche.... many thanks
I'm thinking Southampton for the cruises wouldn't be easy to get to
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 10:46:19 AM
There seems to be a desperate shortage of PSV drivers in Exeter. Evidenced yesterday by park and ride running at hourly rather than 20 minute frequency. They also advertise training given.
Someone I know is an independent taxi driver in Newton and has plenty of work (mostly regulars though and it takes a while to build those up).
Interesting to know as I'm a bus driver , brother in law relocated down to Bovey Tracey three years ago & is always trying to get us to move down there.
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on November 21, 2021, 11:49:39 AM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 10:46:19 AM
There seems to be a desperate shortage of PSV drivers in Exeter. Evidenced yesterday by park and ride running at hourly rather than 20 minute frequency. They also advertise training given.
Someone I know is an independent taxi driver in Newton and has plenty of work (mostly regulars though and it takes a while to build those up).
Interesting to know as I'm a bus driver , brother in law relocated down to Bovey Tracey three years ago & is always trying to get us to move down there.
I like Bovey. There was just one bus on each of the three park and ride routes yesterday where there should be three. Maybe they've gone off HGV-ing. Normally it's a good service but my partner was right put off by it and is even threatening to drive into Exeter another time - not a nice experience.
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on November 21, 2021, 11:49:39 AM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 10:46:19 AM
There seems to be a desperate shortage of PSV drivers in Exeter. Evidenced yesterday by park and ride running at hourly rather than 20 minute frequency. They also advertise training given.
Someone I know is an independent taxi driver in Newton and has plenty of work (mostly regulars though and it takes a while to build those up).
Interesting to know as I'm a bus driver , brother in law relocated down to Bovey Tracey three years ago & is always trying to get us to move down there.
How's your brother in law doing...any regrets... Bovey Tracey is a very nice place
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 11:53:33 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on November 21, 2021, 11:49:39 AM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 10:46:19 AM
There seems to be a desperate shortage of PSV drivers in Exeter. Evidenced yesterday by park and ride running at hourly rather than 20 minute frequency. They also advertise training given.
Someone I know is an independent taxi driver in Newton and has plenty of work (mostly regulars though and it takes a while to build those up).
Interesting to know as I'm a bus driver , brother in law relocated down to Bovey Tracey three years ago & is always trying to get us to move down there.
I like Bovey. There was just one bus on each of the three park and ride routes yesterday where there should be three. Maybe they've gone off HGV-ing. Normally it's a good service but my partner was right put off by it and is even threatening to drive into Exeter another time - not a nice experience.
Chronic driver shortages across London bus companies now due to drivers leaving to drive HGVs
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on November 21, 2021, 12:16:46 PM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 11:53:33 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on November 21, 2021, 11:49:39 AM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 10:46:19 AM
There seems to be a desperate shortage of PSV drivers in Exeter. Evidenced yesterday by park and ride running at hourly rather than 20 minute frequency. They also advertise training given.
Someone I know is an independent taxi driver in Newton and has plenty of work (mostly regulars though and it takes a while to build those up).
Interesting to know as I'm a bus driver , brother in law relocated down to Bovey Tracey three years ago & is always trying to get us to move down there.
I like Bovey. There was just one bus on each of the three park and ride routes yesterday where there should be three. Maybe they've gone off HGV-ing. Normally it's a good service but my partner was right put off by it and is even threatening to drive into Exeter another time - not a nice experience.
Chronic driver shortages across London bus companies now due to drivers leaving to drive HGVs
Unless they're artics, I can't imagine there's much difference apart from no passengers.
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 11:57:09 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on November 21, 2021, 11:49:39 AM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 10:46:19 AM
There seems to be a desperate shortage of PSV drivers in Exeter. Evidenced yesterday by park and ride running at hourly rather than 20 minute frequency. They also advertise training given.
Someone I know is an independent taxi driver in Newton and has plenty of work (mostly regulars though and it takes a while to build those up).
Interesting to know as I'm a bus driver , brother in law relocated down to Bovey Tracey three years ago & is always trying to get us to move down there.
How's your brother in law doing...any regrets... Bovey Tracey is a very nice place
He loves it, he actually drives a Tesco delivery van. Lovely place on edge of Dartmoor & close enough to Exeter & Plymouth if you can't shake the townie feeling
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on November 21, 2021, 12:18:57 PM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 11:57:09 AM
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on November 21, 2021, 11:49:39 AM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 10:46:19 AM
There seems to be a desperate shortage of PSV drivers in Exeter. Evidenced yesterday by park and ride running at hourly rather than 20 minute frequency. They also advertise training given.
Someone I know is an independent taxi driver in Newton and has plenty of work (mostly regulars though and it takes a while to build those up).
Interesting to know as I'm a bus driver , brother in law relocated down to Bovey Tracey three years ago & is always trying to get us to move down there.
How's your brother in law doing...any regrets... Bovey Tracey is a very nice place
He loves it, he actually drives a Tesco delivery van. Lovely place on edge of Dartmoor & close enough to Exeter & Plymouth if you can't shake the townie feeling
Funny thing is, I looked at a house on the Haytor road out of Bovey for my last move but thought it was a bit suburban!
I'm going to be looking for suburbia....want to be walking distance from a train station & shop's, pub's restaurant's etc....but, obviously a lot quieter than London
It's the station that's the limiting factor.
Totnes? Teignmouth?
I'd skip Dawlish which gets horrendously packed in summer.
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 12:48:29 PM
It's the station that's the limiting factor.
Totnes? Teignmouth?
I'd skip Dawlish which gets horrendously packed in summer.
Like both Teignmouth & Totnes..... probably favour Teignmouth as it's cheaper and has the sea
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 01:18:30 PM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 12:48:29 PM
It's the station that's the limiting factor.
Totnes? Teignmouth?
I'd skip Dawlish which gets horrendously packed in summer.
Like both Teignmouth & Totnes..... probably favour Teignmouth as it's cheaper and has the sea
Yes, it's a nice unpretentious town. Totnes has its own character but can be a bit intense.
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 01:24:37 PM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 01:18:30 PM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 12:48:29 PM
It's the station that's the limiting factor.
Totnes? Teignmouth?
I'd skip Dawlish which gets horrendously packed in summer.
Like both Teignmouth & Totnes..... probably favour Teignmouth as it's cheaper and has the sea
Yes, it's a nice unpretentious town. Totnes has its own character but can be a bit intense.
You've told me before, but i cant remember where you live?
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 11:01:57 AM
Quote from: filham on November 21, 2021, 10:57:33 AM
As I understood it work in Devon and Cornwall was always hard to find at this time of the year (out of season) . I would expect those jobs to be snapped up pretty quickly.
What part of Devon do you live?
No, I don't live in Devon or Cornwall I am just speaking on the basis of what I have been told by people who have moved into the area over the years.
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 01:28:21 PM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 01:24:37 PM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 01:18:30 PM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 12:48:29 PM
It's the station that's the limiting factor.
Totnes? Teignmouth?
I'd skip Dawlish which gets horrendously packed in summer.
Like both Teignmouth & Totnes..... probably favour Teignmouth as it's cheaper and has the sea
Yes, it's a nice unpretentious town. Totnes has its own character but can be a bit intense.
You've told me before, but i cant remember where you live?
I'm just outside Tiverton now (long story) but used to live on South Dartmoor and that's where I'll be heading back when I next move as this place is getting a bit much for me. A lot of my work was in Totty - it's quite well-to-do and there was plenty of work to be had there.
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 01:50:53 PM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 01:28:21 PM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 01:24:37 PM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 01:18:30 PM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 12:48:29 PM
It's the station that's the limiting factor.
Totnes? Teignmouth?
I'd skip Dawlish which gets horrendously packed in summer.
Like both Teignmouth & Totnes..... probably favour Teignmouth as it's cheaper and has the sea
Yes, it's a nice unpretentious town. Totnes has its own character but can be a bit intense.
You've told me before, but i cant remember where you live?
I'm just outside Tiverton now (long story) but used to live on South Dartmoor and that's where I'll be heading back when I next move as this place is getting a bit much for me. A lot of my work was in Totty - it's quite well-to-do and there was plenty of work to be had there.
Nice place Tiverton, good walk's down the canal...you don't fancy living near the sea
I don't know about Devon but up here in Somerset, cabs tend to be ruinously expensive, especially if you live in a small village that isn't connected.
That in turn leads to there not being much work for cabbies unless you're based in Bristol or Bath. I would guess that it's probably similar in Devon outside of Plymouth and Exeter etc.
The places mentioned are all lovely though. I am London through and through but have never once thought about returning permanently in the 15 years or so since I have gone and I can't see that I ever will.
Best thing I ever did.
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 02:01:16 PM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 01:50:53 PM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 01:28:21 PM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 01:24:37 PM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 01:18:30 PM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 12:48:29 PM
It's the station that's the limiting factor.
Totnes? Teignmouth?
I'd skip Dawlish which gets horrendously packed in summer.
Like both Teignmouth & Totnes..... probably favour Teignmouth as it's cheaper and has the sea
Yes, it's a nice unpretentious town. Totnes has its own character but can be a bit intense.
You've told me before, but i cant remember where you live?
I'm just outside Tiverton now (long story) but used to live on South Dartmoor and that's where I'll be heading back when I next move as this place is getting a bit much for me. A lot of my work was in Totty - it's quite well-to-do and there was plenty of work to be had there.
Nice place Tiverton, good walk's down the canal...you don't fancy living near the sea
I thought I'd try here as a launch-pad for exploring Mid/North Devon, Exmoor etc and a bit nearer my daughter. I've been here nearly 7 years but I miss Dartmoor, to be honest, and my next move will probably be back there. Chagford area perhaps.
There are parts of the coast that I like but I'm not a town person and rural parts are just too expensive. I did look at a house in Branscombe once but didn't like the neighbour's conifers!
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 02:08:54 PM
Im reading Okehampton has a new station, and Exeter is getting a new station.... don't know why I'm so insistent on being near a train station, probably a London thing..... wherever we end up, it'll definitely be different from West London
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 02:01:16 PM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 01:50:53 PM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 01:28:21 PM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 01:24:37 PM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 01:18:30 PM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 12:48:29 PM
It's the station that's the limiting factor.
Totnes? Teignmouth?
I'd skip Dawlish which gets horrendously packed in summer.
Like both Teignmouth & Totnes..... probably favour Teignmouth as it's cheaper and has the sea
Yes, it's a nice unpretentious town. Totnes has its own character but can be a bit intense.
You've told me before, but i cant remember where you live?
I'm just outside Tiverton now (long story) but used to live on South Dartmoor and that's where I'll be heading back when I next move as this place is getting a bit much for me. A lot of my work was in Totty - it's quite well-to-do and there was plenty of work to be had there.
Nice place Tiverton, good walk's down the canal...you don't fancy living near the sea
I thought I'd try here as a launch-pad for exploring Mid/North Devon, Exmoor etc and a bit nearer my daughter. I've been here nearly 7 years but I miss Dartmoor, to be honest, and my next move will probably be back there. Chagford area perhaps.
There are parts of the coast that I like but I'm not a town person and rural parts are just too expensive. I did look at a house in Branscombe once but didn't like the neighbour's conifers!
Quote from: Somerset Fulham on November 21, 2021, 02:06:48 PM
I don't know about Devon but up here in Somerset, cabs tend to be ruinously expensive, especially if you live in a small village that isn't connected.
That in turn leads to there not being much work for cabbies unless you're based in Bristol or Bath. I would guess that it's probably similar in Devon outside of Plymouth and Exeter etc.
The places mentioned are all lovely though. I am London through and through but have never once thought about returning permanently in the 15 years or so since I have gone and I can't see that I ever will.
Best thing I ever did.
Looking online at the Taxi tariffs around Devon - they don't look that expensive....around £2/mile....but you don't need to drive an expensive traditional cab, can use something like a Dacia Logan
Have a trip to or call around the car dealers in Marsh Barton Exeter ( highest concentration of car dealerships in the country) apparently always a call for car delivery drivers .
Also remember seeing ad for drivers on back of Supermarket home delivery van a few weeks ago.
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 05:34:13 PM
Quote from: Somerset Fulham on November 21, 2021, 02:06:48 PM
I don't know about Devon but up here in Somerset, cabs tend to be ruinously expensive, especially if you live in a small village that isn't connected.
That in turn leads to there not being much work for cabbies unless you're based in Bristol or Bath. I would guess that it's probably similar in Devon outside of Plymouth and Exeter etc.
The places mentioned are all lovely though. I am London through and through but have never once thought about returning permanently in the 15 years or so since I have gone and I can't see that I ever will.
Best thing I ever did.
Looking online at the Taxi tariffs around Devon - they don't look that expensive....around £2/mile....but you don't need to drive an expensive traditional cab, can use something like a Dacia Logan
Around here we just see normal vehicles not London-style cabs.
Quote from: HillingdonFFC on November 21, 2021, 11:49:39 AM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 10:46:19 AM
There seems to be a desperate shortage of PSV drivers in Exeter. Evidenced yesterday by park and ride running at hourly rather than 20 minute frequency. They also advertise training given.
Someone I know is an independent taxi driver in Newton and has plenty of work (mostly regulars though and it takes a while to build those up).
Interesting to know as I'm a bus driver , brother in law relocated down to Bovey Tracey three years ago & is always trying to get us to move down there.
Yep, crying out for them down in south Devon. Have a few contacts who own bus companies if you wanted...
Yes, Okehampton is now connected to Exeter by rail, it's been on the news, quite a nostalgia thing. I think that the new Exeter station might be for the huge new estate/town on the eastern fringe (but who'd want to live there?). There's also plan to build a new station at Cullompton. The old one was where the motorway services now are.
I'd assumed that you wanted to be near a station so as to get to matches but it really isn't practical. Whenever I've done it I've only been able to get back as far as Bristol afterwards so have had to drive to there. After the play-off final I was talking to some Villa fans at Paddington who wanted to get home to Exeter and there was no through train so ended up giving them a lift from Bristol, where I'd parked! I might not have been so well-disposed if we'd lost...
Quote from: f321ffc on November 21, 2021, 05:51:21 PM
Have a trip to or call around the car dealers in Marsh Barton Exeter ( highest concentration of car dealerships in the country) apparently always a call for car delivery drivers .
Also remember seeing ad for drivers on back of Supermarket home delivery van a few weeks ago.
Cheers, I'll take s look.... looking like the move will happen early next year
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 05:59:09 PM
Yes, Okehampton is now connected to Exeter by rail, it's been on the news, quite a nostalgia thing. I think that the new Exeter station might be for the huge new estate/town on the eastern fringe (but who'd want to live there?). There's also plan to build a new station at Cullompton. The old one was where the motorway services now are.
I'd assumed that you wanted to be near a station so as to get to matches but it really isn't practical. Whenever I've done it I've only been able to get back as far as Bristol afterwards so have had to drive to there. After the play-off final I was talking to some Villa fans at Paddington who wanted to get home to Exeter and there was no through train so ended up giving them a lift from Bristol, where I'd parked! I might not have been so well-disposed if we'd lost...
Didn't know that the train service was that bad..... For weekend game's I'd probably stay overnight in London..... it's all going to be different, but we'll embrace it - been also looking at Exeter airport, but it looks like there's not many routes
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 06:38:23 PM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 05:59:09 PM
Yes, Okehampton is now connected to Exeter by rail, it's been on the news, quite a nostalgia thing. I think that the new Exeter station might be for the huge new estate/town on the eastern fringe (but who'd want to live there?). There's also plan to build a new station at Cullompton. The old one was where the motorway services now are.
I'd assumed that you wanted to be near a station so as to get to matches but it really isn't practical. Whenever I've done it I've only been able to get back as far as Bristol afterwards so have had to drive to there. After the play-off final I was talking to some Villa fans at Paddington who wanted to get home to Exeter and there was no through train so ended up giving them a lift from Bristol, where I'd parked! I might not have been so well-disposed if we'd lost...
Didn't know that the train service was that bad..... For weekend game's I'd probably stay overnight in London..... it's all going to be different, but we'll embrace it - been also looking at Exeter airport, but it looks like there's not many routes
Sadly, not since Flybe went wheels up. It used to be excellent.
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 01:18:30 PM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 12:48:29 PM
It's the station that's the limiting factor.
Totnes? Teignmouth?
I'd skip Dawlish which gets horrendously packed in summer.
Like both Teignmouth & Totnes..... probably favour Teignmouth as it's cheaper and has the sea
And Teignmouth is just a 5 minute ferry ride Across the river Teign from me so no other option😂😂😂
Quote from: f321ffc on November 21, 2021, 08:35:33 PM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 01:18:30 PM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 12:48:29 PM
It's the station that's the limiting factor.
Totnes? Teignmouth?
I'd skip Dawlish which gets horrendously packed in summer.
Like both Teignmouth & Totnes..... probably favour Teignmouth as it's cheaper and has the sea
And Teignmouth is just a 5 minute ferry ride Across the river Teign from me so no other option😂😂😂
Must be Shaldon...very nice place....think I've visited the Ferry pub on the beach..... definitely can't afford Shaldon
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 08:39:56 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on November 21, 2021, 08:35:33 PM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 01:18:30 PM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 12:48:29 PM
It's the station that's the limiting factor.
Totnes? Teignmouth?
I'd skip Dawlish which gets horrendously packed in summer.
Like both Teignmouth & Totnes..... probably favour Teignmouth as it's cheaper and has the sea
And Teignmouth is just a 5 minute ferry ride Across the river Teign from me so no other option😂😂😂
Must be Shaldon...very nice place....think I've visited the Ferry pub on the beach..... definitely can't afford Shaldon
Yes the Ferryboat inn is one of my locals.
Quote from: f321ffc on November 21, 2021, 09:00:42 PM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 08:39:56 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on November 21, 2021, 08:35:33 PM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 01:18:30 PM
Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 12:48:29 PM
It's the station that's the limiting factor.
Totnes? Teignmouth?
I'd skip Dawlish which gets horrendously packed in summer.
Like both Teignmouth & Totnes..... probably favour Teignmouth as it's cheaper and has the sea
And Teignmouth is just a 5 minute ferry ride Across the river Teign from me so no other option😂😂😂
Must be Shaldon...very nice place....think I've visited the Ferry pub on the beach..... definitely can't afford Shaldon
Yes the Ferryboat inn is one of my locals.
Very nice place...does that area get busy in the summer, or is it not to bad....if it's busy with holiday maker's for 4/6months of the year - it would probably be worth getting a cab licence and working "hard" in that time
If you're considering that side of the river both Stokeinteignhead and Combeinteignhead are nice, with pubs, and convenient for Newton.
Quote from: Holders on November 22, 2021, 10:16:13 AM
If you're considering that side of the river both Stokeinteignhead and Combeinteignhead are nice, with pubs, and convenient for Newton.
It's the station.... want to be able to walk to a station...be able to jump on a train - think it's the Londoner in me
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 22, 2021, 10:40:32 AM
Quote from: Holders on November 22, 2021, 10:16:13 AM
If you're considering that side of the river both Stokeinteignhead and Combeinteignhead are nice, with pubs, and convenient for Newton.
It's the station.... want to be able to walk to a station...be able to jump on a train - think it's the Londoner in me
It must be! That's really restrictive then. You see, to me, those villages I mentioned are the height of convenience as they're just a short drive to a big town with a mainline station. I guess it depends on where you want to go once you get on the train: rail and station density are not high in Devon. You can see on a map where the stations are and narrow it down according to your preference but I'd just advise against Dawlish which has a station and looks attractive but gets outrageously crowded.
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 21, 2021, 05:34:13 PM
Quote from: Somerset Fulham on November 21, 2021, 02:06:48 PM
I don't know about Devon but up here in Somerset, cabs tend to be ruinously expensive, especially if you live in a small village that isn't connected.
That in turn leads to there not being much work for cabbies unless you're based in Bristol or Bath. I would guess that it's probably similar in Devon outside of Plymouth and Exeter etc.
The places mentioned are all lovely though. I am London through and through but have never once thought about returning permanently in the 15 years or so since I have gone and I can't see that I ever will.
Best thing I ever did.
Looking online at the Taxi tariffs around Devon - they don't look that expensive....around £2/mile....but you don't need to drive an expensive traditional cab, can use something like a Dacia Logan
Thats better than up here. Only last week I was quoted £140 for a drop off and pick up at a wedding venue less than five miles away!
A possibility Mr H4. Driving lost luggage from Gatwick LHR to Devon, Cornwall. Can pay quite well as I guess you're not looking for full time if possible. All airlines need the service.
"It's the station.... want to be able to walk to a station...be able to jump on a train - think it's the Londoner in me"
Paignton?
That's where I'd go if I ever left London. Easy fishing off the promenade at Goodrington or the rocks at Broadsands.
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 22, 2021, 09:35:43 AM
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Quote from: Holders on November 21, 2021, 12:48:29 PM
It's the station that's the limiting factor.
Totnes? Teignmouth?
I'd skip Dawlish which gets horrendously packed in summer.
Like both Teignmouth & Totnes..... probably favour Teignmouth as it's cheaper and has the sea
And Teignmouth is just a 5 minute ferry ride Across the river Teign from me so no other option😂😂😂
Must be Shaldon...very nice place....think I've visited the Ferry pub on the beach..... definitely can't afford Shaldon
Yes the Ferryboat inn is one of my locals.
Very nice place...does that area get busy in the summer, or is it not to bad....if it's busy with holiday maker's for 4/6months of the year - it would probably be worth getting a cab licence and working "hard" in that time
It does get busy in Summer and ghost town this time of year, if looking to do taxi's then Teignmouth or Newton are best bet Exeter or Torquay both not too far, as Holders says Combeinteignhead or stokeinteignhead if you want to be rural (next villages to me)are both nice but need to drive everywhere, 10 mins to Teignmouth or Newton.
Quote from: Oakeshott on November 22, 2021, 01:10:21 PM
"It's the station.... want to be able to walk to a station...be able to jump on a train - think it's the Londoner in me"
Paignton?
That's where I'd go if I ever left London. Easy fishing off the promenade at Goodrington or the rocks at Broadsands.
It'll be to far South for me, and very seasonal.... I'll be looking at the train line between Exeter & Exmouth & Exeter & Newton Abbot.... current preference is between Exeter & Newton Abbot, better train service & easier to get to South Hams, Dartmoor and beyond
Quote from: blingo on November 22, 2021, 11:53:31 AM
A possibility Mr H4. Driving lost luggage from Gatwick LHR to Devon, Cornwall. Can pay quite well as I guess you're not looking for full time if possible. All airlines need the service.
I'll have a look into it Mr Blingo....cheers
Just seen a Sainsbury's home delivery van in Teignmouth with advert on it for delivery driver vacancies.
Quote from: f321ffc on November 29, 2021, 07:10:27 PM
Just seen a Sainsbury's home delivery van in Teignmouth with advert on it for delivery driver vacancies.
Many thanks for that, with a bit of luck & a fair wind - could be living in that area sooner rather than later.... Am in a very small chain & was going to rent, but opportunity has arisen
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Quote from: f321ffc on November 29, 2021, 07:10:27 PM
Just seen a Sainsbury's home delivery van in Teignmouth with advert on it for delivery driver vacancies.
Many thanks for that, with a bit of luck & a fair wind - could be living in that area sooner rather than later.... Am in a very small chain & was going to rent, but opportunity has arisen
Great, where ? Hope it goes well
Quote from: f321ffc on November 29, 2021, 07:18:59 PM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 29, 2021, 07:15:46 PM
Quote from: f321ffc on November 29, 2021, 07:10:27 PM
Just seen a Sainsbury's home delivery van in Teignmouth with advert on it for delivery driver vacancies.
Many thanks for that, with a bit of luck & a fair wind - could be living in that area sooner rather than later.... Am in a very small chain & was going to rent, but opportunity has arisen
Great, where ? Hope it goes well
Cheers, many thanks - around Teignmouth
"It'll be to far South for me, and very seasonal."
Undeniably further south.
I've only ever been in the spring, summer and early autumn. I am interested, though that it has two Premier Inns, one on the seafront where we usually stay, the other a mile or two inland, and they recently increased the size of the seafront one. I suspect, though of course don't know, that there may be more business stayers at both than one might expect.
Good luck in Teignmouth. Nice town though as the last time we were there a seagull crapped on my wife's head, we have rather different memories of it!
Quote from: Oakeshott on November 29, 2021, 07:46:06 PM
"It'll be to far South for me, and very seasonal."
Undeniably further south.
I've only ever been in the spring, summer and early autumn. I am interested, though that it has two Premier Inns, one on the seafront where we usually stay, the other a mile or two inland, and they recently increased the size of the seafront one. I suspect, though of course don't know, that there may be more business stayers at both than one might expect.
Good luck in Teignmouth. Nice town though as the last time we were there a seagull crapped on my wife's head, we have rather different memories of it!
Early days.... Teignmouth is about 4 stop's from Exeter, didn't want to be much further South than that, and i understand Paignton is quite a big tourist destination, want somewhere a bit quieter
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 29, 2021, 08:59:15 PM
Quote from: Oakeshott on November 29, 2021, 07:46:06 PM
"It'll be to far South for me, and very seasonal."
Undeniably further south.
I've only ever been in the spring, summer and early autumn. I am interested, though that it has two Premier Inns, one on the seafront where we usually stay, the other a mile or two inland, and they recently increased the size of the seafront one. I suspect, though of course don't know, that there may be more business stayers at both than one might expect.
Good luck in Teignmouth. Nice town though as the last time we were there a seagull crapped on my wife's head, we have rather different memories of it!
Early days.... Teignmouth is about 4 stop's from Exeter, didn't want to be much further South than that, and i understand Paignton is quite a big tourist destination, want somewhere a bit quieter
I was born in Paignton and lived in Brixham and Totnes as a child, went to junior school in Totnes and use to visit Teignmouth for the carnival and Newton Abbott for stock car racing,
Buggered if I'd want to live there now though, appreciate we've all got different ideas and thoughts,
"Tired of London, Tired of Life"
The West End of London is to valuable to me to give up in the foreseeable future.
At the moment there is a big shortage of hgv drivers in the uk due to COVID and brexit, and the same type applies to uber, and potentially taxies. Uber maybe be especially worth it in Exeter, monetary wise, due to the huge student population.
Quote from: Riversider on November 30, 2021, 12:46:37 AM
Quote from: H4usuallysitting on November 29, 2021, 08:59:15 PM
Quote from: Oakeshott on November 29, 2021, 07:46:06 PM
"It'll be to far South for me, and very seasonal."
Undeniably further south.
I've only ever been in the spring, summer and early autumn. I am interested, though that it has two Premier Inns, one on the seafront where we usually stay, the other a mile or two inland, and they recently increased the size of the seafront one. I suspect, though of course don't know, that there may be more business stayers at both than one might expect.
Good luck in Teignmouth. Nice town though as the last time we were there a seagull crapped on my wife's head, we have rather different memories of it!
Early days.... Teignmouth is about 4 stop's from Exeter, didn't want to be much further South than that, and i understand Paignton is quite a big tourist destination, want somewhere a bit quieter
I was born in Paignton and lived in Brixham and Totnes as a child, went to junior school in Totnes and use to visit Teignmouth for the carnival and Newton Abbott for stock car racing,
Buggered if I'd want to live there now though, appreciate we've all got different ideas and thoughts,
"Tired of London, Tired of Life"
The West End of London is to valuable to me to give up in the foreseeable future.
I was born and grew up in London; Pimlico, Victoria, Putney, Southfields and lastly Hampton before moving down to South Devon when the kids were little. Every time I go back to London now (FFC, work, family & friends), I can't wait to get back to Devon, the sea views, the space, the calmer way of life. I was just tired of London but certainly life has improved since moving here.
I guess there is a time when you are "done with London life" but I'm personally no where near that yet,
I love going to Fulham, I love going to concerts and I love going to cricket, for me moving to either Devon or Cornwall would either mean reducing my passions or stopping them altogether, what's the point in life if you're going to make that choice?
Lets take one week as an example,
Dec 20th Sheffield United Home
Dec 21st Royal Albert Hall
Dec 22nd Kew Gardens
Dec 23rd London Palladium
Virtually impossible to have a week like that in Devon, thats not indicative of every week in my life but certainly once a month at least I'm up to something,
But as I say each to their own but it's a big decision to make and Virtually impossible to reverse once you've done it, and this at a time that more and more 12.30 kick offs are creeping into our game.
Good Luck to all those contemplating the move, I do miss the cream teas and the pasties though.
Quote from: Riversider on November 30, 2021, 01:12:04 PM
I guess there is a time when you are "done with London life" but I'm personally no where near that yet,
I love going to Fulham, I love going to concerts and I love going to cricket, for me moving to either Devon or Cornwall would either mean reducing my passions or stopping them altogether, what's the point in life if you're going to make that choice?
Lets take one week as an example,
Dec 20th Sheffield United Home
Dec 21st Royal Albert Hall
Dec 22nd Kew Gardens
Dec 23rd London Palladium
Virtually impossible to have a week like that in Devon, thats not indicative of every week in my life but certainly once a month at least I'm up to something,
But as I say each to their own but it's a big decision to make and Virtually impossible to reverse once you've done it, and this at a time that more and more 12.30 kick offs are creeping into our game.
Good Luck to all those contemplating the move, I do miss the cream teas and the pasties though.
That week is going to be pretty similar for me
Dec 20th Sheffield United Home
Dec 21st Kew Gardens
Dec 22nd Hamilton
But then back to Devon for bliss, sea and tranquility.
I get to over half the home games and a few aways, but agree that the early KO are a pain in the arse.
There's way more to Devon than cream teas and pasties (a cornish thing really).
Quote from: Jim© on November 30, 2021, 03:49:19 PM
Quote from: Riversider on November 30, 2021, 01:12:04 PM
I guess there is a time when you are "done with London life" but I'm personally no where near that yet,
I love going to Fulham, I love going to concerts and I love going to cricket, for me moving to either Devon or Cornwall would either mean reducing my passions or stopping them altogether, what's the point in life if you're going to make that choice?
Lets take one week as an example,
Dec 20th Sheffield United Home
Dec 21st Royal Albert Hall
Dec 22nd Kew Gardens
Dec 23rd London Palladium
Virtually impossible to have a week like that in Devon, thats not indicative of every week in my life but certainly once a month at least I'm up to something,
But as I say each to their own but it's a big decision to make and Virtually impossible to reverse once you've done it, and this at a time that more and more 12.30 kick offs are creeping into our game.
Good Luck to all those contemplating the move, I do miss the cream teas and the pasties though.
That week is going to be pretty similar for me
Dec 20th Sheffield United Home
Dec 21st Kew Gardens
Dec 22nd Hamilton
But then back to Devon for bliss, sea and tranquility.
I get to over half the home games and a few aways, but agree that the early KO are a pain in the arse.
There's way more to Devon than cream teas and pasties (a cornish thing really).
Quote from: Riversider on November 30, 2021, 01:12:04 PM
I guess there is a time when you are "done with London life" but I'm personally no where near that yet,
I love going to Fulham, I love going to concerts and I love going to cricket, for me moving to either Devon or Cornwall would either mean reducing my passions or stopping them altogether, what's the point in life if you're going to make that choice?
Lets take one week as an example,
Dec 20th Sheffield United Home
Dec 21st Royal Albert Hall
Dec 22nd Kew Gardens
Dec 23rd London Palladium
Virtually impossible to have a week like that in Devon, thats not indicative of every week in my life but certainly once a month at least I'm up to something,
But as I say each to their own but it's a big decision to make and Virtually impossible to reverse once you've done it, and this at a time that more and more 12.30 kick offs are creeping into our game.
Good Luck to all those contemplating the move, I do miss the cream teas and the pasties though.
Quote from: Jim© on November 30, 2021, 03:49:19 PM
Quote from: Riversider on November 30, 2021, 01:12:04 PM
I guess there is a time when you are "done with London life" but I'm personally no where near that yet,
I love going to Fulham, I love going to concerts and I love going to cricket, for me moving to either Devon or Cornwall would either mean reducing my passions or stopping them altogether, what's the point in life if you're going to make that choice?
Lets take one week as an example,
Dec 20th Sheffield United Home
Dec 21st Royal Albert Hall
Dec 22nd Kew Gardens
Dec 23rd London Palladium
Virtually impossible to have a week like that in Devon, thats not indicative of every week in my life but certainly once a month at least I'm up to something,
But as I say each to their own but it's a big decision to make and Virtually impossible to reverse once you've done it, and this at a time that more and more 12.30 kick offs are creeping into our game.
Good Luck to all those contemplating the move, I do miss the cream teas and the pasties though.
That week is going to be pretty similar for me
Dec 20th Sheffield United Home
Dec 21st Kew Gardens
Dec 22nd Hamilton
But then back to Devon for bliss, sea and tranquility.
I get to over half the home games and a few aways, but agree that the early KO are a pain in the arse.
There's way more to Devon than cream teas and pasties (a cornish thing really).
Mr Riversider - when you step into the garden in the evening do you see the stars or streetlights? I can see the whole galaxy and no light pollution. What do you hear - traffic or owls and foxes calling?
In good/normal times there's plenty of quality local concerts: no need to go into the cities and several things to do every week if you so wish. The best things aren't advertised anyway.
I get a sense of relief and relax when I get over Haldon Hill.
Pasties were invented in Devon.