It’s back to the Seventies this week and a look at events and happenings from Teignbridge in August 1973

Whatever floats your boat at Dawlish Regatta from August 1973. The winning team from Dawlish Sailing Club cross the line
Whatever floats your boat at Dawlish Regatta from August 1973. The winning team from Dawlish Sailing Club cross the line (MDA)
Castles in the sand. Two year old David Travis keeps busy during Shaldon Water Carnival's sand castle competition in August 1973
Castles in the sand. Two year old David Travis keeps busy during Shaldon Water Carnival's sand castle competition in August 1973 (MDA)
Festival of Flowers at Teignmouth Methodist Church in August 1973. Mr and Mrs P H Baker from Shaldon enjoy the displays
Festival of Flowers at Teignmouth Methodist Church in August 1973. Mr and Mrs P H Baker from Shaldon enjoy the displays (MDA)
John Slater entertains the crowds as he opens Kingskerswell Show in August 1973
Z-Cars actor John Slater entertains the crowds as he opens Kingskerswell Show in August 1973 (MDA)