Finally some news to report. Yesterday we were informed that contractors will be on site on Tuesday 10th October to start the asbestos removal, 11 weeks to the day since the fire. We are starting to uncover a little more information about the holdup and quite frankly lethargic attitude which seems to lie between Zurich Insurance UK the buildings insurer, Vericlaim the appointed loss adjusters and Quantum Survey Management Ltd the appointed project managers. The lack of speed and urgency, coupled with their complete lack of empathy towards our, and our staff’s situation is quite unbearable. We have learnt that in the world of insurance claims the appointed project managers and loss adjusters take all the time in the world, just because they can, and being completely unaccountable no one can speed them up, they have nothing to lose, the contract is already in place. Little concern is given to staff, customers, suppliers or Teignmouth in general. We haven’t been informed by Quantum Survey & Project Management how long the asbestos removal will take but their contemporaries suggest it should be no longer than 4 weeks if they put the right amount of people in place. We then have the arduous and we suspect painfully slow process of waiting for someone between Zurich insurance, Vericlaim, Quantum Survey & Project Management and Teignbridge Council to agree on what other works are needed. How long that will take is a complete mystery. We are still trying to find out information regarding various matters from a number of parties involved in this saga and no doubt more will be revealed in time and we shall keep you updated. Thank you to all of those that have supported us and if anyone has the knowledge or influence in speeding matters along and wishes to help then please write, call or email the powers that be. We won’t be beaten and look forward so much to being able to open and see all our customers again in a building and town we love. Please share with as many as possible. Thank you to all the Beachcombers from The Beachcomber Team.

We have had so many enquiries from our loyal customers during the past six weeks since the fire on the 25th July 2017 that we wanted to update you regarding our current situation. A small amount of asbestos in the kitchen of the Beachcomber’s ceiling was disturbed due to the fire. The building is Teignbridge Council owned and it has been decided to completely remove the entire asbestos lined ceiling throughout the building using the financial assistance of the building insurers. We are informed this will take up to a further six weeks. Sadly there appears to be little urgency or co-ordination between the Council, the insurance loss adjusters and the appointed project managers, which is a great shame. We know that if it was under our control the building would have had the asbestos removed by now, undergone a complete refit and would have reopened at the beginning of October. As it stands after numerous visits to site we are STILL waiting for someone to approve a contractor. We have had absolutely no say in the matter and find the handling and delay extremely frustrating. As always, we are overwhelmed by our customers, fellow traders and Teignmouth Town Council’s constant support. Rest assured, as one of Teignmouth’s largest employer with over 40 local staff and using many local suppliers we are anxious to reopen as soon as possible. With Teignbridge Council’s pledged support and help we are confident we will be given the building back free of asbestos by the middle of October this year. We hope to reopen with a new look inside and out with a few additions, but being careful to retain the beachside authenticity and the same beautiful curved roof and proportions that this iconic seaside building has to offer. We really do want to keep serving you 364 days a year for many years to come, with all the delicious meals and cakes you have all grown to love including those yummy Lemon Meringue Pies. We will be posting constant updates from now on regarding our progress and if anyone wishes to help then please write, call or email the powers that be, to assist us to reopen as quickly as possible. Please share with as many as possible. Thank you to all the Beachcombers from The Beachcomber Team.

Just a quick update to say thank you for your patience, our aim is to get our cafe up and running as quickly as possible and we are working hard behind the scenes to achieve this. We miss seeing our regulars every day and are looking forward to seeing you all as soon as possible. From all the staff at The Beachcomber xx

We have been completely overwhelmed by the kindness of our friends, customers, local clubs and businesses since we suffered the awful events of Tuesday evening and send out a heartfelt thank you. The offers of help range from hands on cleaning through to the loan of equipment to assist us in getting our beloved cafe up and running, if we haven't yet been in touch then please bear with us. There is a huge amount going on behind the scenes and we hope to post an update next week with our plans moving forward. Our colleagues will be in the Teignmouth Carnival procession this evening so please give them an extra special wave as they go past! With best wishes and thanks from all the staff at The Beachcomber Cafe xx

As many of our customers and friends are aware we suffered a fire at The Beachcomber last night. We are currently closed but we are very busy working behind the scenes to get our lovely cafe up and running as quickly as possible. We will be posting updates when information is available and thank you all for your continued support in what has been a very difficult time.

**Burglary Update** The police are currently investigating the break in at The Beachcomber during the early hours of Sunday morning. Not content with their stash on their way out the offenders completed their robbery with the theft of personal belongings, three charity boxes and the staff tip box. We know these people are Teignmouth residents, they are the lowest of the low and we know that somewhere out there someone has information to help the police. We have a fabulous town, lets keep it that way, share this post and lets put these vile individuals behind bars where they belong. Did you know that you can report a crime and your anonymity will be guaranteed? You can report it online by using the link below or you can call them on 0800 555 111. https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information-online/

We are pleased to announce that we are now open for business as usual, thank you to our wonderful customers for your patience . Also a huge thank you to our colleagues who have gone the extra mile to get the cafe up and running on a very difficult morning. Come and see us and the classic cars, it's a beautiful day! 😎

We are sad to report that our lovely cafe was broken into last night. The takeaway will be open this morning serving teas/coffees and we are working to open the cafe fully as soon as possible. If anyone has any information or saw anything at all then please inform the police quoting Crime Reference No: CR/058352/17.