He is the author of 2 waymarked walks in Brixham (Mariners Way and Panorama Route)
a booklet describing these being obtainable from the Brixham TIC.. Look out for a new walk - the Buccaneers heritage Trail
- to be published soon!
He raised a petition in Jan 2007 for free parking
whilst regeneration work takes place and presented that petition to full Council
He held open meetings in the town in Feb
2007 and Mar 2007 to collect ideas for ways of maintaining and improving the town. Many of the ideas have since been implemented, ie
- half
price flower baskets were organised for interested shops and guest houses for the 2007 season. this kickstarted a renewal
of interest in Brixham in Bloom
- traders are invited each
year to submit details of their businesses (opening hours etc) to appear on the data base on brixhamnews.com
- Brixham Buccaneers , a voluntary group, was established to promote and provide
themed days during holiday time (Pirate Thursdays)
Together with the Buccaneers David has
- established a colouring competition that is enjoyed by children in local schools and by children on holiday
- organised a family Pirate hunt that encourages familes to walk along
the streets and look in shop windiows
- ensured that there
were Christmas Lights in Brixham in 2007
IIn May 2009 the Brixham Buccaneers held their first (very successful!) 4 day pirate and shanty festival becoming
Guinness World Record holders "largest gathering of Pirates - 3rd May 2009" and
they have now started a much needed new social club in Brixham.
