Budleigh Past and Present

A quiet corner of the garden at Fairlynch Museum If you've ever visited Fairlynch and wished that your garden had that same charming cottagey feel, vintage specialist Sheila Hyson has a few tips for you and would be happy to advise at the Budleigh Salterton Garden Fair that she’s holding in the Public Hall on Sunday 3 May, from 10.00am till 3.00pm.     You may have noticed this rather fine 19 th century stone chimney pot nestling among the shrubs at the Museum. It’s all that remains of ‘Woodlands’, a grand house on West Hill that was rather foolishly demolished like so many other notable buildings in Budleigh Salterton.   Image credit: Hyson Garden Fairs    The opening of ‘Woodlands’ pot has been filled in, but old chimney pots like these are often used as planters and often come up at Hyson Garden Fairs.     A more elaborate chimney pot Image credit: Hyson Garden Fairs   S...

Win a Fairlynch Family Fair raffle prize and this could be you!    A Concert by pupils of St Peter's School, Budleigh Salterton, will be one of the highlights of Fairlynch Museum 's Family Fair on Saturday 12 May 2012. A Tea Party will be held on the lawn together with stalls, plant sales, games, and much more. Another major attraction at the event will be a raffle offering a variety of fantastic prizes. They include a Downton Abbey Jigsaw signed by a celebrity and a free haircut at Budleigh Barbers along with gifts kindly supplied by A Slice of Lyme, Budleigh Wines, The Garden Shop and Otter Brewery. One of the prizes offers the chance of an adrenalin-charged session at a local raceway, described as the ultimate outdoor karting experience. The Fair will take place from 2.00 - 4.30 pm. Admission is free, including entry to the Museum.