A campaign to acquire the old ferry workshop at Shaldon for community use is hotting up.

So far more than 600 have signed a petition to Teignbridge Council, which owns the building and is planning to sell it.

The regatta committee wants it for use as a store and maintenance workshop for all its equipment – it has 17 boats and lots of beach sports kit to keep in good shape.

It has contacted most Shaldon organisations and offered them space, if practical.