Contents

Citizen's Advice Bureau page 4 Okehampton Library events page 13 BSF gets going! page 14 Riverside Stores page 15 Sourton Quarry pages 16 - 17 Bridestowe Churches pages 21 - 22 Meeth Quarry Reserve page 23 Bridestowe Cricket Club pages 26-27 Garden Club report page 28 Tavistock Ring & Ride page 34 Sourton Round Up pages 38 - 39 Forthcoming events page 40 July 2013 Issue 133

It's all change in Bridestowe! At Riverside Stores At the White Hart

New residents are Holly, New residents here are Bella, Misty, Lilo, Manilla and General Redvers and Tiggs not Sidney, Oh! and of to mention 2 stuffed buzzards course Kris and David called Buteo and Bertie. who'll be doing all the Although Bella is only five work apart from guard months she'll be duty and mice catching. more than a Now they at the helm match for those Kris and David are over the road as enjoying the challenge she's a Great of keeping Riverside Dane! Stores and Post Office at John, Roseanne the heart of the village. and Jane are finding their feet David and Kris are and they are looking forward to supported by the loyal continuing the tradition of team of shop assistants serving fine ales and tasty and delivery drivers who homecooked food. Already the are all familiar faces in cider selection is more the local community. extensive and there's promise of live music in the future so watch this space. Our 6th Ruby Country Market will be on Saturday 6th July from 9.00am - 2.00pm at Hatherleigh Market site. It promises to be another Bumper Community Market and with around 200 STALLS it looks set to be, yet again, another fantastic Ruby day!! There are some amazing musicians, attractions and demonstrations lined up and workshops will include Pottery Painting for both children and adults and a taster in the skills of Greenwood working. The Summer Theme is 'Clowns and Jesters' so why not join in the fun, dress up and really get into the atmosphere of the day! BBC Radio Devon's Michael Chequer, along with Kirk England will be with us in the morning and broadcasting live, so come rain or shine, pack the family into the car, truck or bus and come along!! Free entry to visitors on foot and £1 car park fee to help us support the Devon Air Ambulance Trust. For enquiries please phone 07855 187 364 or visit our website www.rubycountrymarket.co.uk, FaceBook Page: Ruby Country Market or Twitter @RubyInfo.

Evening for the House of Rachel Many thanks to all those who supported the Evening of Songs on June 14th. There was a really good atmosphere, lots of people said how much they enjoyed it and we were able to give just over £300 to the House of Rachel, a local charity that supports Bulgarian orphans. Andrew, the project leader will be taking a party of students from Okehampton College over in July to organise a week of activities for the youngsters over there. We hope they all have a really enjoyable and successful trip.Thanks again to those who supported the project. Brian and Cynthia Higbee

What's on.... Jazz on the Lawn at Sticklepath on Sunday 21st July From 12.30 to 4.30 a chance to indulge in a little 'Jazz on the Lawn' at the Finch Foundry, Sticklepath, Okehampton. Featuring one of the Westcountry's best bands, The Plough Boys. Tickets £8. Normal admission charges apply. Booking essential on 01837 840046 or [email protected].

To let in Bridestowe 170 square feet of retail space available for let which includes carpeting, lighting and retail countertop. 2 months' deposit and insurance required. 13th month rent is free on the signing of a 36 month lease.

Contact: [email protected] BaSE Page 2 The Over 60‘s Luncheon Club will be held on Tuesday 9th July. Meet at 12 noon for lunch at 12.30pm. Please ring either Jenny Reynolds 861678 or Ruth Maddaford 861402 if you cannot come.

ACCIDENTS ON THE A386 Please can you report ANY ACCIDENTS that happen on the A 386, from Southerly to Bowerland, in Sourton Parish. We are keeping a comprehensive record of all accidents that occur along this stretch of highway. It is very important to keep reports of any accidents and it does not matter whether they are only minor incidents, these are just as significant as major ones. Please pass your report to Geraldine Jury on 01837 861414 or email geraldine.jury@btinternet. com Thank you Geraldine Jury

'The Gardens of Castle Drogo' - an illustrated talk by Head Gardener John Rippin at Okehampton Library on Wednesday 10th July at 2pm. Join the Castle Drogo team as they introduce you to the key people who created this incredible place, how the castle was constructed and how a formal garden was created on Dartmoor. With a focus on the beautiful garden, the story of George Dillistone will be uncovered and you will hear how we are restoring this Lutyens garden today at the same time as saving the castle. Tickets in advance £2 each to include refreshments.

Window cleaning, dog walking, garden tidying, house cleaning, car washing, garage tidying, hedge trimming, grass cutting, fence painting and more! Sam Heron, 16 years old, is available for any of the above - Saturdays, Sundays and school holidays. Please contact me by phone 01837 861523 or by email [email protected]

SUPPORT a young and enterprising chap. Sam Heron may be only 16 years of age but he is proving himself to be a lad worthy of support in all his endeavours. I am certainly going to continue giving him work and may I suggest you do too! Jeannette Sanders

BaSE Page 3 West Devon Citizens Advice Bureau The Ockment Centre, North Street Okehampton, EX20 1AR Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10.00am till 2pm Drop in during these hours. Central contact number to get in touch with either Okehampton or Tavistock CAB 08444 111 444

I'm behind on my energy bills, credit cards and rent and my phone is ringing constantly with people demanding money. The stress is getting me down and I don't know how I'm going to pay what I owe. What can I do? The most important thing is not to panic. Remember that this is a common problem and help is freely available from Citizens Advice. Dealing with debt is daunting and at times seems insurmountable, but it is better in the long run to tackle your debts rather than taking out more loans. You first need to get a clear idea of who you owe money to: make a list of your creditors then work out which debts you should prioritise. The most important debts are those that would have the most serious consequences if you didn't pay them. You should look to get rent and energy bills sorted first so your home isn't at risk and so that your water and electricity keep running. Once you know your priorities, you should try to get a clear idea of how much money you have spare. Make a list of all your income and spending. Go through your spending line by line and think about any savings that you could make: can you cut any spending? Or switch your energy supplier? Can you walk to work and not take transport? Next, give your debtors a call. Stay calm and be honest with them: tell them how much you have available and see if you can agree a repayment plan with them. If you can't see any spare cash and do not have anything you can sell to make ends meet, then it is much better to first seek help than to take out a loan. Loans can sometimes end up getting you more into debt rather than helping you. You should remember that Citizens Advice can help you at any stage, and more advice is available here: http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/england/debt_e/faq_index_debt/faq_debt_debts _getting_out_of_control.htm Alternatively contact your local Citizens Advice Bureau.

BaSE Page 4 Lydford Produce Shop

at Nicholls Hall on Saturday 6th July, 10am - 12.30pm

Locally grown and homemade produce for sale.

Stalls include: eggs, fresh vegetables, cakes, sausages and DOG GROOMING & local meat, pies, puddings, honey, BOARDING fresh bread, plants, kindling and Contact Sharon on much more. 01837 861169

Traditions broken or restored. All general building work undertaken including roofing, stone masonry, lime plastering, cob, carpentry, rendering. Period property specialist. Free no obligation quote References available. Please contact Tom Diffey Office 05602 534 448 Tel: 07759917005 email [email protected] Would you like to book Sourton Parish Hall? Sourton Parish Hall has good facilities and would be suitable for a variety of functions and meetings. It offers a large hall, kitchen, disabled toilet, committee room and large stage. It has disabled/wheelchair access with ramped entrances. Just ring Geraldine Jury on 01837 861414

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Email: [email protected] BaSE Page 7 MGAR Annual Dog Show: This years Margaret Green Animal Rescue dog show took place on Sunday 9th June and with the weather being sunny and warm, the event saw a couple of hundred people turn out to support it.

There were dogs of all shapes and sizes, pedigree classes took place in ring 1 and the rest of us were in ring 2. There were raffle prizes to be won, a BBQ with hot dogs and burgers as well as cake stands and ice creams.

There was face painting for the children and a great time was had by all. The event raised over £3,000 - the most ever raised at one single event. So to those people who went along to the dog show - a huge thank you! We look forward to next year's annual dog show!

Jade and Lola

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Okehampton Recycling Centre Summer opening times (April -September) Monday - Friday 8am - 6pm Saturday & Sunday 10am - 6pm John Hockridge, your West Devon Borough Councillor Contact details: Week Farm, Sourton, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4HZ Tel: 01837 861221 Email: [email protected]

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Telephone: 01837 861 509 Mobile: 07748344978 Woodhead, Bridestowe, Okehampton, Devon To book Bridestowe Village Hall, please contact SAM ALLUM Mr John Haley on 01837 861514 Email [email protected] You can go online and check the booking calendar and download a booking form all via the village website [email protected] Boiler Maintenance OFTEC REGISTERED C8240

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We have lots of activities for children SUMMER READING at Okehampton Library during the CHALLENGE 2013 school holidays starting with the launch of this year's Summer Reading Challenge on Saturday 13th July with Rob from Entertainingly Different telling stories and poems at 11am.

Every year, thousands of families all over the country are involved in the UK's biggest reading event for children in libraries, the Summer Reading Challenge. In 2013, the Challenge is called Creepy House. The aim of the challenge is to get children to read six books from their library during the summer holidays. It's great fun for kids, it keeps them reading through the summer preventing their reading ability from dipping and what's more, it doesn't cost a penny to join. Just head to Okehampton library at the beginning of the summer holidays. Staff will enrol your children - it's completely free of charge - and every child will receive a membership pack. The Summer Reading Challenge is designed for children of all ages and reading abilities. They can read any books they like - fact books, stories, joke books, picture books - it's up to them. Audio books count too! As long as you're borrowing them from the library, they all count. Everybody who reads six books or more will receive a certificate and a medal. There are stickers and other small prizes to collect along the way. The challenge runs from the 13th July until the 7th September and the first 75 children who complete the challenge at Okehampton Library will be invited to a certificate presentation with entertainment provided by Entertainingly Different.

Crafts and storytimes for children:

Monday 29th July 10:30-11:30 The Awful Upstairs - create creepy ghosts, bats, spiders and more for our display Saturday 10th August 11:00 Spooky storytime Thursday 15th August 10:30-11:30 Gruesome Ground Floor – create your own spooky portrait Saturday 24th August 11:00 Spooky storytime Friday 30th August 15:00-16:00 Spine Tingling Cellar – create and play a ghoulish game

For further details please contact Okehampton Library 01837 52805

BaSE Page 13 Friends of Okehampton West Dartmoor Art Group Hospital Art Exhibition Peter Tavy Village Hall Quiz Night July 13th - 21st 10 - 6pm on Friday 5th July (4pm on last day) at the Conservative Club, Refreshments Okehampton Raffle in aid of Dartmoor Rescue Group Teams of 4 - £10 and Come and enjoy an evening Devon Air Ambulance of fun Trust

BSF gets to work on the joint Parish Plan We are embarking on the process of creating a joint Parish Plan - a way of setting out the vision of how we want our two communities to develop over the next decade. The Plan will represent your views and opinions on economic, recreational, environmental and development issues. And don't be fooled into thinking this is some pointless pen-pushing exercise; when completed our Parish Plan will carry real weight because it is based on evidence you have provided. With the recent changes in planning regulations it is increasingly important that parishes have a clear statement of what they do and don't want in their parishes. Now that the group has been formed to move the Plan forward, we are calling ourselves BSF - Bridestowe and Sourton Futures. With funding in place, a band of enthusiastic volunteers champing at the bit, we are ready for the off.

What is GOOD about Bridestowe and Sourton?

The next step is to discover what you think about your communities. At Bridestowe's Ram Roast on Saturday 3rd August, BSF will be using various ploys, including cakes, to get your attention and to encourage you to give your opinions on some key subjects. Please take time to look at the displays and add your comments. The group will also be present on Saturday 12th September when Sourton celebrates the founding of the Parish Hall fifty years ago. We hope these informal consultations will be informative, canvass opinion and inspire you to take an active part in the process.

What is NOT SO GOOD about Bridestowe and Sourton?

To contact BSF: tel. 01837 861157 email: [email protected]

BaSE Page 14 Our Thanks We wanted to start this newsletter with thanks to Naomi and Richard for providing such friendly support in our takeover of Riverside Stores & Post Office. And also to the local community for your patience, encouragement and support over the last few weeks. We have been made to feel very welcome and included which has been a great support to us in this new challenge. NEW OPENING HOURS! As from Monday 1st July we will be open as follows: Monday – Saturday 8am – 6pm. Sunday 9am – 4pm. We will not be closed for lunch anymore and the Post Office will always be open whenever the shop is. We hope this makes us more accessible to our community. In preparation for the holiday season the Post Office is offering very good rates on currency exchange at the moment. You can order it with us and have it ready for collection the next day. We are keen to hear your thoughts on the products we have available. Is something missing? Do you want us to stock something different? Charity We are pleased to be able to provide charity collection boxes for Headway and The Devon Air Ambulance. You may notice the charity collection boxes have changed in the store recently. We have been supporters of Headway- The Brain Injury association for a number of years now. You can find out about how your small donations can help online at www.headway.org.uk. A note from Naomi & Richard We are pleased to welcome Kris and David to Riverside Stores and to Bridestowe and wish them all the very best in their new life here. It has been a very busy first few days and they are settling in brilliantly. We would like to thank them for their help in moving us out, more of a task than we had imagined! More boxes and bags than we had room for . grateful thanks to Sue & Roger Easterbrook and to Derek & Jean Northcott for their help on that too!Our thanks to customers at Riverside Stores for your support, custom and friendship over the years. We shall remain in the village and will no doubt see everyone, probably in the shop! BaSE Page 15 History and Nature Together

Sourton Quarry is now a nature reserve, owned and managed by the Devon Wildlife Trust. It was the brainchild of Jean Gaydon Morse who in the early sixties bought and converted the quarrymen's cottages at the end of the lane. The Trust was able to buy the 21 acre quarry site from ECC Quarries Ltd in 1981 for the princely sum of £1. The area consists of the flooded quarry itself, a large number of waste dumps and the ruined buildings associated with both human habitation and its industrial use. It has been largely undisturbed for over fifty years and is home to mature trees, a wide variety of flora and fauna, but particularly bats where 11 different species can be found. Because of the potentially dangerous nature of the ruined buildings and sheer quarry sides and the delicate nature of the environment the site is closed to visitors except by permit. Once, however, it was a thriving, working community.

As the need to produce more food and improve the fertility of the soil became imperative during the late eighteenth century, various methods were employed to try to achieve this. Acidic soils near the sea were treated with seaweed or sea sand. Sometimes local limestone mixed with imported coal was burned and spread on the land. Areas miles from the sea with poor road connections in the days before the railway became widespread were usually unable to utilise these methods. By a sheer fluke of geology west Devon is the home of several narrow outcrops of steeply folded limestone running from Drewsteignton to Launceston, so where they occurred landowners or farmers were quick to exploit them. Quarries were opened, machinery installed, kilns built, workmen recruited and soon a thriving local industry was underway. The remains of local ones can be seen at Sourton, and also at Stone, Blue Meadow and Combebow in Bridestowe parish, but none is accessible to the public. It is not known when the quarry opened, but writing in 1808 BaSE Page 16 Vancouver mentions the price of Sourton lime and a map published a year later shows a limekiln there. It is thought that the present set of four kilns date from 1818. As it takes about a week from loading, to burning, to cooling, to unloading, perhaps increased demand led to the new kilns being constructed so that a continuous supply of lime would be available. In 1851 there were eleven men from Sourton parish working at the quarry, doubtless joined by some from Bridestowe. The same number was employed in 1881, but twenty years later only three are recorded. As the quarry expanded overburden had to be stripped from the limestone, and this with other waste material was dumped in ever increasing piles around the site and give these quarries their distinctive look. Locally they are always referred to as the Ramps. They were built by drawing the material up an incline plane, or ramp, before tipping, the trucks being propelled by power from a waterwheel. The rock was blasted from the quarry face before being cracked, probably by hand, to a suitable size. It too came up the incline plane to the top of the kiln. Kilns were loaded, or charged, from the top with alternate layers of coal and lumps of limestone about the size of a clenched fist. The fire was lit from the base and the resulting lime was raked out from the bottom before being loaded into carts and taken away for spreading on the land or use in the building trade. The kilns and ramps at Sourton are very overgrown, but many features are still visible. Both waterwheel pits are fast decaying. The wheels were powered by water brought by leat from the adjacent marsh, in one case through a tunnel with a fine entrance portal and in the other along a galvanised launder. From the top of the ramps the course of the two leats can still be clearly seen snaking through the marsh. The quarry seems to have been part of the Millaton Estate in the early days before it passed to Louis Woollcombe of Ashbury. During this time it was rented to various groups including Crocker and Company and Rowe and Crocker before the name Palmer becomes involved. The Palmers were long-time farmers and lime merchants at Great Close before William Durrant, a relative of the Palmers became superintendent at Sourton at the end of the nineteenth century. In 1901 he was also described as a farmer and advertising for quarry workers which suggests the lime business was intermittent. The quarry appears to have closed in 1906 when it is said that it suddenly flooded. The likelihood is that the cost of pumping to keep the quarry dry was no longer cost effective. William Durrant retired to Great Close to be replaced in the Captain's House by his nephew John Durrant Palmer and his wife Mary. He farmed there until his death in 1940 when the house became empty and gradually fell into decay. Two of John's brothers had bought the quarry in 1926. After John's death they leased it for seven years to Selleck Nicholls and Company who extracted some of the spoil for ballast when making airfields in Cornwall, but this was not a success due to the soft nature of the stone. When the lease ran out they bought the property, but in turn their quarrying business was absorbed by English China Clays. If you are interested in nature conservation or industrial archaeology this fascinating reserve is well worth a visit. Guided tours are sometimes available or you can apply to the Trust for a permit. Howard Barkell

BaSE Page 17 TOILET HABITS Recently over a weekend the emergency drainage team from SW Water was called to clear a surcharging sewer at one of the lowest points in the village. The cause of the blockage was found to be an abundance of baby/cleansing wipes and cotton buds. The packing for these products states that they should not be disposed of in toilets. Please be considerate and remember bodily waste only should go down the toilet and all other items go in your normal household waste. Hopefully this will avoid us on the lower levels of the village having to walk around in yours!! Don't let this happen to your village!!

Little Steps Baby rabbits for  Baby sitting sale Baby Lionhead  Dog walking dwarf crosses for Reliable, hardworking, sale 14 year old Windsmoor pure £10 each. Amy Pearce new wool winter Not ready before 6, Beech Tree Meadow coat. Cream, size July but can be Bridestowe 16, fully lined, seen as well as both parents. To arrange Okehampton stand-up collar, two EX20 4EF a viewing or for pockets. Never further information, worn. £25. please call Amy or Tel: NO offers! Ness on 01837 861584 Tel. 01837 861225 01837 861584.

BaSE Page 18 Sure Start children's centres are places where families with children under 5 can get services. Weekly sessions give you the chance to meet other parents and find out how to help your child explore, develop and learn in a safe environment. Some are especially for new parents, some for parents with older children and some are for all! Take a look at our website [email protected] Email us at www.hatherleighchildrenscentre.co.uk Or come and visit us at Hatherleigh Children's Centre, The Community Centre, Bowling Green Lane, Hatherleigh 01837 811190

The THURSDAY MORNING GROUP will next be meeting on July 25th when we will be having our Summer Lunch at the Roadford Reservoir Cafe/Restaurant. Please meet up near village church/school for transport at 12 noon. Hope to see as many of you as possible - fingers crossed for a sunny day!! Contact - Anne 01837 861487

The Book Club will be meeting on Thursday 4th July at David and Rosemarie's - Millaton Cottage, Bridestowe, EX20 4NP. (Tel 01837- 861814.)

We will be discussing the book we've been reading during June, Anthony Trollope's The Warden and other books we've enjoyed recently.

We will start earlier than usual, at 6.45pm. Everyone is asked to bring a food contribution as we will have a bit of a party after the meeting, so informal buffet style meal, nothing complicated! We will provide bread and cheese and drinks.

IF the weather is OK we can be outside, as it will be just after the longest day. If not we’ll have to stay inside and watch the rain! Spouses/partners welcome.

BaSE Page 19 Have you ever had a truly amazing idea, but not known how to develop it and make it a reality? Well the solution has arrived with the launch of MiThought.com!!! We have created a free internet site, to bring your idea to fruition and to help you connect with the right people, all around the world. So that idea that has been lurking in the back of your mind can now be brought to light. What are you waiting for - sign up today for free at www.MiThought.com and watch your idea grow. Annual DAAT Ten Pub Sponsored Walk: This year's Devon Air Ambulance sponsored walk is taking place on Saturday 6th July, starting at 11.00. The event will start at the Sandy Park Inn, in Chagford and will finish in Okehampton. For more details, please call 01837 52644

Chapel Farm House Halwill Junction, Beaworthy, Devon, EX21 5UF Location:12m NW of Okehampton. On A3079. At W end of village Open: Saturday 20 July, 11am - 5pm Visitors also welcome by appointment Admission: £3.50, children free Facilities: Plants for sale, Refreshments. Contact: Robin & Toshie Hull Telephone: 01409 221594 Description:Approx ½-acre garden started in 1992 by present owners, landscaped with shrub borders, heathers, rhododendrons and azaleas. Alpine bed. Kitchen garden. 2 small greenhouses for mixed use. Small bonsai collection. 3 acres of mixed young woodland with wildlife and flowers. Japanese garden and stone lantern Disability information: Gravel car park and paths.

Quick and easy (and tasty) Veggie Pâté Ingredients:- ½ a 425g/15oz can of butter beans, drained, ½ lemon, grated rind and juice, ½ clove crushed garlic, 1 tbsp fresh mint finely chopped, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp water (approx), salt and black pepper, to taste, sprigs of mint, to garnish, bread of your choice Preparation method:- Place the butter beans and lemon juice in a food processor and blend until smooth. Add the rest of the ingredients, adjusting the amount of water to give a smooth pate. Season and spread onto your chosen bread. Add the mint to garnish. Also delicious with salad. BaSE Page 20 Joint Churches Report: St Bridget's and the Methodist Church

Plant Sale raises £600 The month of May ended on the Saturday with a Bring and Buy Plant Sale held at Leawood. This resulted in a profit of almost £600, which will be split between the Parish Church and the Children's Society. Our grateful thanks to everyone who came, those who donated plants and everyone who helped in any way - and particularly to our hosts Mrs Calmady-Hamlyn and the Coward family. In addition our Youth group made £28 for the Children's Society by selling a delicious selection of cakes made and decorated by themselves.

Regional Anglican services And on the Sunday it was St Bridget's turn to host the joint Anglican ’last Sunday of the month' service, when we were able to welcome the congregations of Bratton Clovelly and Sourton. The arrangement is partly for practical reasons during the time there is no vicar for the five parishes west of Okehampton, but it is also good to meet as wider fellowships of Christian people more regularly. The next joint services will be on June 30th at Germansweek, and then on July 28th at Lydford. Both are at 10.30am.

Modern Family Service thrives The month of June began in great style with the joint Anglican-Methodist family service at St Bridget's (with Methodists from Broadley as well). People of all ages seem to enjoy the more up-to-date lively service, and the many families present were kept well occupied and interested throughout. We thought about the problems of weeds in agricultural fields, and how Jesus used this as an analogy of the problem of evil in the world - and what we can do about it. We also had the pleasure of welcoming into the Church family Alexander and Benjamin Ford, the young sons of Paul and Melanie Ford, who were baptised by the Rev David Muir as part of the service. The two boys behaved impeccably, and it was a particular joy to hear hymns sung by a larger congregation!

An interesting Celebration Our joint evening Celebration services continued in June with an interesting talk on the Christian virtue of ’gentleness' - a revolutionary virtue in the tough and brutal world of the 1st century Roman Empire. It was followed by a short time of prayer which included handling ice cubes... ask someone who was there!

The Youth Group Youthy BLASTT continues to meet on Fridays once a fortnight. During June they had a ’Pots and Pans' evening. The welcome meal was pancakes with various toppings. It was very messy - and enjoyed by all! 16 youngsters managed to put away 70 BaSE Page 21 pancakes between them... And we discussed how we are like clay, and how God wants to make us into great people. The activity was making items (including pots) out of clay - also messy and great fun. Many thanks to Mike, Sheila and Clive Hatfield for leading this. After the two July meetings (see dates below), the youth club will take a break for the summer.

Coming up in July Wednesday July 3 7.00pm: Family Sports Evening, at Methodist Church. £1/£0.50p Friday July 5 7.00pm: Youthy BLASTT youth club, at Methodist church hall. Sunday July 7 10.00am: Baptism of John Frederick Peberdy, at St Bridget's. 10.30am: Joint Anglican/Methodist café service, at Methodist Church. Revd Graham Warmington. Coffee and cakes served 10.30am-12noon. 12.00pm: Baptism of Oscar William Henry Down, at St Bridget's. Note: Baptisms are public occasions, and everyone is welcome to both baptisms if you would like to attend. There will be time to attend the café service as well. Both baptisms will be conducted by Revd David Muir. Sunday July 14 (Sea Sunday) 9.30am: Holy Communion. Special service for Sea Sunday, with offering in aid of the Mission to Seafarers. At St Bridget's. Revd David Muir. 11.00am: Morning service, with preacher from Leaders of Worship and Preachers Trust, Mr J Hill. At Methodist Church. 6.30pm: Joint Celebration Service, at the Methodist Church. Speaker: Roger Thorne. Music by Free Signal. Monday July 15 11am: Marriage of Roger Miller and Jennifer Lowe, at St Bridget's. Preb Anthony Geering. Friday July 19 7.00pm: Youthy BLASTT youth club, at Methodist church hall. Sunday July 21 9.30am Morning Prayer, traditional service. At St Bridget's. Revd Richard Bache. 11.00am: Morning service, led by Bridestowe Worship Group. At Methodist Church. Wednesday July 24 7.00pm: Family Sports Evening, at Methodist Church. £1/£0.50p Sunday July 28 10.30am: Joint Anglican Holy Communion service, at Lydford Parish Church. Revd Stuart Wilson. 11.00am: Morning service at Methodist Church. Mrs Mary Ford. Sunday August 4 11.00am: Joint Anglican/Methodist Family Service, at St Bridget's. Revd David Muir. Refreshments served from 10.30am. Theme: ’Holidays!'

The 50/50 Shop is also open every Wednesday and Saturday in July, 10am-12noon.

BaSE Page 22 Meeth Quarry Meeth Quarry is unlike any other Devon Wildlife Trust nature reserve. Its industrial past has dramatically shaped its present. For nearly 100 years it was a series of busy clay quarries and mines. The site was an operational clay quarry until 2004 and throughout its working life remained off- limits to the general public. At its peak, in the 1970s the quarry was employing nearly 50 local people and producing 70,000 tonnes of clay per year. Much of this clay was used to make tiles, toilets, sinks and basins. The legacy of this industry has created a very diverse landscape. Today, two enormous lakes and massive piles of clay spoil dominate its features. Elsewhere there are ponds, woodlands, bogs and grasslands. Together these make Meeth Quarry nature reserve a home for a diverse range of wildlife and a wonderful place for people to explore.

What to see: 14 species of dragonfly and damselfly around the settling ponds and other areas of open water Butterflies (including wood white, grayling and green hairstreak) Brown hare in the sparse open areas on former clay ‘spoil’ heaps Skylarks and tree pipits in the open grassland Geese and ducks, including ruddy duck, shoveler and goosander, on the lakes

Due to the sheer size of the reserve and variety of habitats present in the landscape, Meeth Quarry has the potential to become a flagship nature reserve in the heart of the Northern Devon Nature Improvement Area. It is hoped that Meeth will offer year-round opportunities to see fascinating wildlife and a living demonstration of landscape restoration in action. Getting there The best way to visit Meeth Quarry nature reserve is by foot or by bicycle along the Tarka Trail (Route 27 of the National Cycle Network). The Trail bisects the heart of the nature reserve one mile from its southern end at Meeth. A bike park, picnic benches and information boards can be found here. Visit www.devon.gov.uk/tarkatrail for more details of the Tarka Trail. Meeth Quarry is on the southern edge of the village of Meeth on the A386 between Hatherleigh and Great Torrington. If travelling north on the A386 (from the A30), Meeth is approx 4 miles after Hatherleigh, and the reserve access road is on the left, shortly after passing the Meeth village sign. If travelling south on the A386, continue through the village of Meeth, past The Bull and Dragon pub on the right. The reserve access road is on the right, before leaving the last houses in the village. Follow the access road for half a mile and the car park is on the left. The access road gate will be locked between 8pm and 8am, daily. Access to the reserve between these hours is from the Tarka Trail on foot or bicycle. BaSE Page 23 BROADLEY METHODIST CHURCH presents the

LAUNCESTON MALE VOICE CHOIR Guest Fluteaholics on SUNDAY 7TH JULY at 7.30pm at LEWDOWN VICTORY HALL Admission £6.00 Including refreshments

BRIDESTOWE RAM ROAST – SATURDAY 3rd AUGUST 2013 Bridestowe The Raffle tickets are now available at £1 each Ram Roast or £5 a book, They can be obtained fom Alan Neild, Dave Furkins, Phil Rattenbury and other members of the Village Hall Committee.1st prize is £100 cash plus lots of other prizes. We are still desperate for old crockery for the crockery smash. Any crockery can be brought to Dave Firkins at 7 Fore Street Bridestoweor Alan Neild 4 Fore Street Bridestowe or telephone 01837 861416 to arrange collection. We would also like to hear from anyone that has a gazebo we can borrow for the day. Although we have purchased 7 new ones to go with our existing number we still need 3 to 4 more. Can you help? Has anyone got any lengthy electric extension cables they could lend the Ram Roast to get electric to various tents where required? Also there are still some spaces for pitches left. £6 a table. Contact Alan Neild, 4 Fore Street, Bridestowe or telephone 01837 861416.

I am continuing to ask advertisers in BaSE Please don't magazine if they would consider donating a forget raffle prize for our annual jamboree. Already BACON BAPS I have had kind offers from Hunters Moon, on Bearslake Inn, The Royal Oak, Jade Oliver, Mole Avon, Dartmoor Tiling and Glebe Park! Saturday 27th July If you feel you would like to donate please 10 -12noon in ring me. Thank you Bridestowe Village Hall

Alison Young (861157) BaSE Page 24 With the recent release of the film about Liberace, 'Behind the Candelabra' with Michael Douglas and Matt Damon, Jeannette Sanders thought the following might be of interest.. Liberace Prior to working for Norman Wisdom, I was in 1956 engaged in compiling all the news cuttings for Liberace as well as other secretarial work during his London visit. This also included taking the money for his matinee performances at the Savoy Hotel, London. Of course at that time Liberace was involved in a court case against the Daily Mirror journalist/ columnist William Connors (known as CASSANDRA) - whose articles were extremely vitriolic, suggesting Liberace was homosexual, which at that time was deemed to be illegal. Most surprisingly Liberace won his case against William Connors, who must now be "laughing on a cloud" as he was, in the end, quite right in his observation. Whatever Connors had to say about Liberace's over-the-top clothing and performances, whilst I was working for the entertainer, I found him to be a very likeable, personable chap, with the most lovely dimples when he smiled, and, he was a joy to work with! Jeannette

Pip's Cycle Challenge for Bridestowe Primary School Just to remind you that on 13th July myself and a friend, Emma, will be cycling from John O’ Groats to Land’s End in 10 days - that’s roughly 100 miles a day. All to raise money for our wonderful little primary school here in Bridestowe. Please please support us if you can - every little helps! Just go to our Believein site at https://believe.in/fundraising/pipandemma/155#/155 It’s a new giving site which ensures that 100% of your donation goes to the charity - including 100% of the gift aid. A huge huge thank you in advance Pippa MacDougall

Open Gardens for St Luke's Hospice, Plymouth Higher Westcott, Brentor Tavistock, PL19 0NJ Open 14th July, 12 - 5pm. Admission £4 Parking but unfortunately no accesss for wheelchair and pushchair. No dogs. Refreshments available. This wonderful space located high on Dartmoor is a true haven. Enjoy a peaceful stroll around the lake and take in the wide variety of plants on display; say hello to the resident owls on your way! How to get there: From Lydford follow the road to Brentor. Just before the Church of St Michael de Rupe, turn left and follow the orange arrows.

LEWDOWN PRODUCE MARKET on Saturday 6th July (and the first Saturday of each month) at the Victory Hall in Lewdown 10am - 1pm. Stalls include locally baked bread, beef, lamb, pork, poultry, fish, fruit & vegetables, herbs & spices, fresh eggs, tasty local cheeses, hand made fudges, home made preserves, antiques and bric a brac. BaSE Page 25 Bridestowe Cricket Club 2013

Last month I reported a damp start to the season, and whilst at time of writing the rain is with us once again, I am extremely pleased to report that June has been a bumper month for the BCC superstars, not only with the weather, but more importantly with the results. The Devon League 1st XI have exploded into form with a run of stunning victories, chasing down impressive totals posted by the opposition. Highlights of month have come from the bat with Jack Hatton scoring consecutive half centuries, the Ewens in a controlled, cavalier fashion posting impressive scores, and the Fogertys displaying skill dexterity and composure, with Mark Fogerty leading the team home with a 93 not out. Not to be out done by his son, Phil Hatton completed an imperious knock of 133 against Kentisbeare to take BCC Devon League 1st XI up to 4th in the League. Whilst batting has been grabbing the headlines each victory could not achieved without control, guile and skill, both bowling and in the field under the leadership of 1st XI Captain Lee Jutson. The club continues to challenge and thrive in the Tamar League both the Sunday League and Evening League in fine company with Okehampton MPL, with 3 sides in Division A and B. High quality cricket being played at the weekends and midweek. Long may it continue.

And there's more......

Our YOUTH COACHING, which we established this year has proved popular and we have been successfully running our Friday evening training sessions with 12-15 youngsters aged between 5 and 9 years old. Great fun for all, being expertly coached by Scott Tremain, with assistance from the BCC all-stars, Jack Hatton, Sam and Pat Ewen and Tom and Dan Fogerty. Friday evening's youth coaching is a fantastic start to a weekend of cricket; if your kids want to learn to play cricket please come along Friday evenings 6 - 7.30 pm at the Millaton Ground. As always fixtures for July are listed below with the Saturday 1st XI in E Division of the Devon League and the Sunday 1st XI in the Tamar Sunday League, details are below: 6 Jul 1st XI vs Whitchurch (Home) 13 Jul 1st XI vs Kilmington (Away) 20 Jul 1st XI vs Kenn (Home) 27 Jul 1st XI vs Topsham St James (Away) 28 Jul Tamar Sunday 1st XI vs Yelverton (Away)

BaSE Page 26 In addition to the weekend League fixtures Bridestowe & MPL play every Tuesday night in the Tamar Evening League. All Important Dates for your Diary: 11 Aug 13 BCC Cream Teas at Sourton Village Hall - BCC will be sponsoring and running its annual cream teas at Sourton Village Hall on Sunday 11 August. All support is welcome, particularly if you come along to enjoy a beautifully prepared homemade cream tea! Not to be missed! 6 Oct 13 Equestrian Event in association with Lyd Valley Riding Club, and Leawood. More details of this important fund raising event will be posted as they become available. As ever ALL players are welcome, please do not hesitate in contacting me, or any member of the club, if you wish to play cricket this summer; come and join in the fun! All our fixtures and events are posted on our website, please feel free to take a look and we look forward to seeing you at the club. You can also follow us on Twitter @BridestoweCC

Gavin MacDougall [email protected] https://sites.google.com/site/bridestowecricketclub/ Bridestowe Cricket@BridestoweCC BCC SPONSORS - The Cricket Club is proud to be in partnership with our sponsors for 2013

JUNIOR CRICKET COACHING FRIDAY EVENINGS 6 - 7.00 pm £1 per Child per Session BOYS AND GIRLS WELCOME (Children under 7 to be accompanied by Parent/Guardian) Contact Louise Sullivan - [email protected], 07597 922470 Gavin MacDougall - [email protected], 01837 861 520 BaSE Page 27 Bridestowe Garden Club

Garden Club Report June 2013

The garden club visit to Castle Drogo on a lovely clear evening was enchanting and stimulating. The grounds had closed for the day and we were the only visitors with the guided tour lead by the head gardener. The enthusiasm and energy that he was putting into the garden were showing dividends and the Lutyens designed garden was re- emerging with restoration of the Dillistone plantings. The spectacular Summer Garden Visit views over the gorge were worth the short climb back up to the path and the Endsleigh Hotel Gardens walk around the formal gardens had us Milton Abbott all spellbound. We learned of the 11 July 2013 at 7.30pm difficulties and pleasures of doing the restoration and saw first hand the early results. We were drenched in the perfumes of wisteria and azaleas, intrigued by the process of making tall roses short ones, educated in the original planting plan and charmed by children's play house and garden. The final stop for tea and carrot cake cemented feelings of a perfect evening. All are welcome

The next visit will be to Endsleigh Hotel Please contact Tim Thorne if you gardens designed by Humphrey Repton would like to join us on 200 years ago for the Duke and Duchess 01837 861592 of Bedford. The garden is on the Devon banks of the Tamar overlooking a wooded gorge in the river. Simon Wood the Head Groundsman will be showing us around, with the arboretum, (with many specimen trees), a wonderful mixed herbaceous border which runs along the main lawn, a parterre laid out with water rills and low flower beds, (originally designed as a play area for the children) and a rose walk and the wooded streams running through the garden surrounded by groves of bamboo and Gunneras the evening promises to be fascinating.

If you would like to join us please contact Tim Thorne on 01837 861592 in plenty of welcome.

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Bridestowe Parish The White Hart Inn Council will be meeting Bridestowe 01837 861318 on Wednesday 24th July in the Methodist Hall. We are still finding The public are warmly are feet so invited to attend and are opening times are very welcome to raise not hard and fast! Please check on the matters/ask questions board outside the pub. with their parish councillors at 7.30pm (for There will be the usual quiz on the second up to 20 minutes) prior to Wednesday in July (10th) at 8.30pm which the commencement of the will be in aid of Bridestowe and Sourton parish council meeting. Extra Preschool & Childcare Provision Bridestowe Preschool for 2-5yrs. Breakfast, Afterschool and Holiday clubs for 3 -12yrs Open 5 days a week 7.50am-6pm Award winning Toddler Group as voted for by parents on Netmums June 2013 Preschool spaces now available for September 2013 Summer Holiday club 2013 - now taking bookings For more details contact Treetops on 01837 861761 Email [email protected]

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Bridestowe Village Hall Saturday, 13th July 2013, 10 - 4p.m. Zig Zag Wall Hanging and/or cushion with Anne Baxter This is a wonderfully simple technique to produce a Zig-Zag Design, to make either a Wall Hanging or Cushion. Anne's wall-hanging is approximately 38“ x 24“. Using twelve colours, although it will work well with less. Cost £25 for members £28 for non-members Contact: Denise Pearcey Tel: 01822 811003 or By e-mail [email protected] Booking forms for this Workshop should be sent to:Denise Pearcey

Meldon Village Hall, Saturday, 7th September 2013, 10 - 4.0 p.m. Full Circle With Susan Enderson This Workshop is based on Reynola Pakusich's book 'Circle Play' The workshop enables you to use those beautiful pieces of fabric that you don't want to cut up into tiny pieces. On the day we will concentrate on making four blocks if you want to make a cushion or six blocks for a wall hanging/start of a quilt. You can work completely by hand, completely by machine or some of each. The block includes both piecing and appliqué. It is an easy technique to sew, grows fast and has great visual impact. Cost £17 for members £20 for non-members To book contact Denise Pearcey: details as above BaSE Page 33 The Ring and Ride office in 65 West Street is manned by a co-ordinator between 9.30am and 12.30pm, Monday to Friday. To book a journey on the Ring and Ride, simply call the co-ordinator at least one day prior to travel, giving your name, address and telephone number. Remember to tell us whether you require wheelchair space or need to bring a shopping trolley. If you cannot call when the office is manned, then an answer-machine will take your message and the co-ordinator will call you back to confirm your booking. On the day of your journey, please be ready at the pick-up time shown on the timetable (click on the link to view the current timetable). Please be patient if the minibus is late arriving as if you are not the first to be collected, there may be a delay. Let your driver know if you want to be dropped anywhere else other than Tavistock town centre. Tel: 01822 618028

Bridestowe 49 Club in aid of The Village Hall Winners from 25/5 to 22/6

Date Number Name Amount 25/5 43 Terry Pritchard £20 1/6 9 Ray Rattenbury £20 8/6 14 BVH £20 15/6 27 John Burgess £20 22/6 34 Nancy Cleary £20

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W.I. The monthly meeting will be at Sourton Hall on Tuesday 9 July at 2 pm. Carolyne Miles will be demonstrating Decorated Boxes.

Baptism We were delighted to welcome Kate and Tom Hills with their families and friends to Sourton Church on 26 May for the baptism of their daughter Genevieve. Revd. Geoffrey Harris came back to Sourton to take the service. It was great to celebrate with them in a full church. We pray that God will bless their home with much happiness.

Cream Tea My grandson Patrick Ewen will be going to South Africa in August 2014 as he works towards his gold award in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme. He will be helping the poor people in a village called Wangu where there is a very high level of HIV/Aids infection, many orphans and poor sick jobless people. 200 children are fed and then taught. There is a gardening project, school ministry, soccer project and house building project. He needs to raise over £2,500 towards his airfare and costs. We will be serving Cream Teas on Sunday 28 July from 2-5.30 pm in Sourton Hall to raise money for this worthwhile project. Please come and support him.

Cream Teas We will be serving Cream Teas in Sourton Hall every Sunday in August and the bank holiday in aid of Sourton Church. Do come and support us.

Future Dates 28th July2.30-5.30 pm Cream Tea in Sourton Hall (raising money for Patrick Ewen's trip to South Africa in 2014 to help a poor community there)

Sundays in August Cream Teas will be served between 2.30-5.30 pm in Sourton Hall for church funds

Church Services in July 2013 7th 8 am Holy Communion - Revd. David Atallah 14th 11 am Morning Prayer - Kerry Friend 21st 11 am Family Communion - Revd. Tim Newcombe 28th 10.30 amUnited Service at Lydford

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BaSE Page 38 Okehampton Town Trail on 31st July, 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm with Paul Rendell Walk around the ancient market town and look at its history and buildings. This is a gentle stroll mainly on the level and on pavements. It is one of a series of walks, each with a different theme including 'Ghosts', 'Industrial', 'People and buildings' ; for this walk the theme is 'Ghosts.' Meet outside the information centre. Walking boots are not needed. There is a tea room at the start of the walk and end of the walk. The price includes a visit the Musuem of Dartmoor Life. Booking is not essential for this walk. Cost: Adults £6.00 Children £2.00 (Must be accompanied by an adult)

Saving water using a water butt It makes sense to save rainwater with a water butt, providing your plants with lots of water whenever they need it. The water can also be used for washing your car.With a water butt you can help save tap water and reduce your water bill!A single water butt can collect around five thousand litres of water a year !

Installing water butt West Devon Borough Council Butts are really easy to attach to your house, shed, Offer garage or any other garden building that has a gutter Kits can be ordered and collected and a down pipe. from Kilworthy Park, Drake Road, Choosing your water butt Tavistock, Devon PL19 0BZ, for Water butts are available in lots of shapes and sizes, only £35. To order and check and can hold between 100 and 700 litres of water. availability please call us first. They generally look like barrels, but some are more streamlined for fitting in tight spaces. The most Water Butt useful ones have a tap for filling watering cans Capacity - 190 litres easily. Many come with stands so the tap is at the Diameter - 650mm right height to fit a watering can underneath. Height - 960mm The kit includes everything you How to fit a water butt need including water butt, child There are two ways to fit a water butt. The easiest proof lid, stand, tap and rainwater way is to sever a plastic down pipe with a hacksaw diverter. The butts are made from and place the butt directly underneath it - an recycled plastic and guaranteed for 5 overflow pipe can be attached to the butt to channel years. away excess water to a drain or into another butt. Alternatively, cut a notch out of the pipe and fit a rain trap and connecting pipe „ this will transport water to your butt and allows you to put it in the most convenient place.

Maintaining your water butt Keep your water butt well covered to prevent debris falling in or algae, slime or scum from forming - If it appears try adding a few drops of a biological rainwater treatment which should keep it clean for up to five months. If every household in the UK got a standard water butt this would save about 30,000 million litres of water each summer ! BaSE Page 39 Forthcoming Events for July

Thursday 4th 6.45pm, Millaton Cottage, Book Club Summer Social Friday 5th Okehampton Conservative Club, Quiz for Okehampton Hospital Saturday 6th 9am-2pm, Hatherleigh Market, Ruby Country Market 10-1pm, Victory Hall, Lewdown, Produce market 10-12:30, Nicholls Hall, Lydford Produce Shop 11am, Sandy Park start, Annual DATT Ten Pub Sponsored Walk Sunday 7th 7:30pm, Broadley Methodist Church, Launceston Male Voice Choir Tuesday 9th 12noon, Methodist Church Hall, Over 60's Luncheon 2pm, Sourton Parish Hall, W.I. demonstration - 'Painted Boxes' Wednesday 10th 2pm, Okehampton Library, Castle Drogo Head Gardener talk 8.30pm, White Hart quiz in aid of BaSE Thursday 11th 7:30pm, Endsleigh Hotel Gardens, Garden Club summer garden visit. Sunday 14th 12-5, Higher Westcott, Brentor, Open garden Sunday 21st 12.30 - 4.30pm, Finch Foundry, Sticklepath, Jazz on the Lawn Wednesday 24th 7.30pm, Methodist Hall, Parish Council meeting Thursday 25th Thursday Morning Group, Summer Lunch at Roadford. Meet at noon. Saturday 27th 10-12, Bridestowe Village Hall, Bacon Baps Sunday 28th 2-5.30pm, Sourton Hall, Cream Teas for Patrick Ewen's project Wednesday 31st 8pm, South Tawton Church, Bach by Candlelight

Weekly exercise activities held in Bridestowe Village Hall Monday 6.30 - 7.45, Bridestowe Village Hall, Aerobics Tuesday 2 - 4pm, Bridestowe Village Hall, Short Mat Bowls Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30am, Prime Time Exercise Class Friday 9:15 - 10.15 & 10.30 - 11.30 Pilates class

Don't forget the useful calendar in Riverside Stores where you can write in planned events. Hopefully this will prevent dates clashing in 2013.

BASE submissions We plan to print BaSE 5 days before the end of the month so please get your submissions in as promptly as possible. We are unable to read the latest Microsoft Word files and Wordpad doesn't support formatting so please send submissions in pdf, jpeg , doc.(not docx) or plain tetx format.We will be printing advert pages mid-month so if you want any changes made, get them in early! Many thanks. Martin & Alison Young

Contact details for BaSE:- Alison Young, Glebe Park, Pig's Leg Lane, Bridestowe, Okehampton, Devon EX20 4ER Tel: (01837)861157 or [email protected] (please put BaSE in the subjectline) BaSE Page 40