TheThe PARISHES’PARISHES’ PAPERPAPER September 2020 60p where sold

The magazine for St Peter’s Church, Dalwood; St Giles’s Church, Kilmington; St Michael’s Church, Shute; St Michael & All Angels Church, Stockland; St John the Baptist Church, Yarcombe THE SUNDAY SERVICES September 2020

Shute/ DATE Dalwood Kilmington Stockland Yarcombe Whitford

11am 11am 11am 11am Sunday 6pm Five Alive Five Alive Five Alive Five Alive Patronal Said Sept 6th ‘Zoom’ ‘Zoom’ ‘Zoom’ ‘Zoom’ Evensong Trinity 13 Service Service Service Service

Sunday Sept 13th 11am Harvest Festival at Whites Farm, Lower Lane, Dalwood. Trinity 14 Bring a lunch and join us for a picnic following the service OR HARVEST

Sunday Sept 20th No Service No Service No service No Service No Service Trinity 15

Sunday Sept 27th 11am Harvest and Patronal Festival at Stockland. Please come and join us Trinity 16 OR HARVEST

‘Let us not become weary in doing good for at the proper time, we will reap a harvest if we do not give up’ Galatians 6v9

CONTENTS Dalwood news 8-11 Parish Recipe 23 Clergy Comment 3 Kilmington news 12-13 Parish services 24-28 Psalm of the Month, bible Stockland news 14-16 Parish Connections 29 readings and registers 4 Shute & Whitford news 17-18 Parish Directory 30 Community Views 5 Yarcombe news 19-21 Five Alive Mission teams 31 Feature 6-7 Non parish news 22 COVER: This month’s front cover photo is courtesy of Tim Phillips and the back cover is courtesy of Matt Williams 2 CLERGY COMMENT

THINKING OF OTHERS AS ‘NORMAL’ RETURNS

Anna Crabbe

AS life gets back to some kind of new normal with children returning to school and furloughed people getting back to work, we all must be wondering how much longer the pandemic will be with us. We have become accustomed to wearing masks and keeping socially distanced from our friends and family. This becomes more difficult as time goes on. There are still people in our villages who can have days without any human contact and we need to remember that and pick up the phone or call in to see people for a chat even if it’s on the doorstep. We had our first open air coffee shop last Friday in Kilmington, which was lovely and we enjoyed seeing people we had not seen since March! The St Giles church barrow , pictured below, has started well and people have been bringing things and taking things for a donation. A said we could have a portable AMX4 rather different way to raise money machine when it was next for church funds. decommissioning one. I have also been busy raising A few weeks ago, I had an email money for transporting an X-ray and to say there was a machine ultrasound machine to Kagando available which they would like to Hospital, pictured top and right, donate. I started a JustGiving page, which is in Kasese District in a new experience for me, and I am Uganda - a seven-hour journey from thrilled to say we have met our Kampala. I have visited the hospital target of £4,500. Every donation has and love. As we begin to meet again several times and learnt in January helped to achieve this, including a in our churches, may we remember that their X-ray machines were not donation from Axminster Rotary. in our prayers people who will be working. I approached the Royal Thank you to everybody for nervous about meeting others Devon and Exeter Hospital, which making this difference to many again. peoples’ lives in Uganda. Currently Our Zoom services will continue at the hospital only has one X-ray the moment which has been machine which is very unreliable. challenging but fun learning new Med Aid International will have skills. I especially admire the way collected the X-ray and ultrasound some of our church family members machine by the time you are reading have embraced this new this and the machine will be on its technology! way to Uganda. Looking forward to seeing many of Despite a very challenging time for you at our Harvest Service which us all over the last few months there Archdeacon Andrew is kindly have been many answers to prayer leading at the Whites’ Farm at and we thank God for His provision Dalwood on September 13th. 3 PSALM OF THE MONTH PSALM 38 - chosen by DAVID WILSDON

TWO labels have regularly been because of my foolishness. mouth. associated with this psalm, both of which are easily accepted. 6. I am utterly bowed down and 14. I have become like one It may be described as the brought very low; I go about who does not hear and from lament of an individual who has mourning all the day long. whose mouth comes no retort. been afflicted with a bout of unbearable sickness - and, at the 7. My loins are filled with 15. For in you, Lord, have I put same time, it is one of the seven searing pain; there is no health in my trust; you will answer me, O so-called 'Penitential Psalms', for, my flesh. Lord my God. in verse 18, reciters of the psalm promise to confess their iniquity 8. I am feeble and utterly 16. For I said, 'Let them not and be sorry for their sin. crushed; I roar aloud because of triumph over me, those who exult Besides which, however horrible the disquiet of my heart. over me when my foot slips.' the affliction being endured, the prayer is firmly directed to the Lor 9. O Lord, you know all my 17. Truly, I am on the verge of of Salvation. desires and my sighing is not falling and my pain is ever with hidden from you. me. 1. Rebuke me not, O Lord, in your anger, neither chasten me in 10. My heart is pounding, my 18. I will confess my iniquity and your heavy displeasure. strength has failed me; the light of be sorry for my sin. my eyes is gone from me. 2. For your arrows have stuck 19. Those that are my enemies fast in me and your hand presses 11. My friends and companions without any cause are mighty, and hard upon me. stand apart from my affliction; my those who hate me wrongfully are neighbours stand afar off. many in number. 3. There is no health in my flesh because of your indignation; 12. Those who seek after my 20. Those who repay evil for there is no peace in my bones life lay snares for me; and those good are against me, because the because of my sin. who would harm me whisper evil good is what I seek. and mutter slander all the day 4. For my iniquities have gone long. 21. Forsake me not, O Lord; over my head; their weight is a be not far from me, O my God. burden too heavy to bear. 13. But I am like one who is deaf and hears not, like one that is 22. Make haste to help me, O 5. My wounds stink and fester dumb who does not open his Lord of my salvation.

Bible readings September 2020 From the Date OT Readings NT Readings Sun 6 Sep [G] Ezek: 33:7-11 Rom: 13:8-End registers Trinity 13 Ps: 149 or Matt: 18:15-20 [Proper18] 119 : 3 3 - 4 0 As we have no weddings or baptisms to announce we are Sun 13 Sep [G] Harvest Readings Harvest Readings pleased to now include births and Trinity 14 TBC TBC engagements in this section [Proper 19] OR HARVEST Funerals Sun 20 Sep [G] Jonah: 3:10-end of Phil: 1:21-End Joyce White, funeral held at Trinity 15 Ch 4 Matt:1-16 Dalwood on July 23rd [Proper 20] Ps: 145:1-8 Weddings Sun 27 Sep [G] Harvest Readings Harvest Readings Lisa White and Ricky Frampton Trinity 16 TBC TBC were married at Dalwood on [Proper 21] August 1st OR HARVEST

4 COMMUNITY VIEWS

THE TALE OF THE BLACKBERRIES

Reverend Cate Edmonds

I HAVE to confess to being a bit of a scavenger, nothing gives me greater pleasure than to pick fruits and berries when I’m out walking, possibly it’s because it costs me nothing! But I like to make them into a variety of preserves which I can then give to friends and family. I think it is my way of sharing the abundance of God’s creation. This time of the year of course it’s the time for blackberries. I like to pick them when I’m walking my dogs and often pick, with the help of my husband, large amounts which I make into bramble jelly and blackberry and apple crumbles and pies. This year however it is different; there seem to be far less good berries to pick so far. Most of our usual bushes have fruit, but they are small and dried up, I suppose this is the result of the heat wave just as they were forming. The lack of water said to her, “Everyone who drinks of and regular reading of the and extreme heat has made them this water will be thirsty again, but scriptures. If we drink deeply of the shrivel up. They have failed to those who drink of the water that I water of life which we receive from grown into their true juicy stage. In will give them will never be thirsty. Christ we are able to cope when fact to blossom into what they were The water that I will give will adverse weather comes, we are intended to be has not taken place become in them a spring of water able to cope when the extremes of because something was missing, gushing up to eternal life.” (John life hit us. the water of life, and when a change 4:13-14) When I look at the shrivelled occurred and something unusual Being denied our usual forms of blackberries it makes me realise happened, extreme heat, they were worship has felt for many of us like that I must work hard not to become not able to cope. a drought, we may have felt shrivelled and dried up in my faith This has made me reflect on our spiritually dried up at times. Now and seek to be regularly watered so own spiritual development. In order that there is a slight release from that I can continue to cope when for each of us to grow into the the constraints of lockdown this may adversity, be it minor or major, hits. people God intended us to be we be of some relief and we may well The humble blackberry has taught need to be constantly nourished, feel that we are starting to be me a lesson, it’s amazing what regularly watered with the Holy watered once more. We are nature can teach us if we stop and Spirit. Remember what Jesus said however still able to drink of Christ’s appreciate it. to the woman at the well? Jesus water by our personal prayer life We love to hear what you are up to within the Five Alive parishes. If you would like to feature in a future issue of The Parishes’ Paper, please contact your parish correspondent or email the editor directly - all contact details on page 31

5 PARISH PROPERTIES WHAT IS IN A DWELLING NAME? This feature looks at the individual housing of today, focussing on the property names and the insight they offer into the history of the village of Stockland

By Gill Metcalfe

THE casual walker through Stockland will soon note the striking variety of dwellings in just two streets - High Street (the Honiton Road) and the Chard Road. Detached barns, cosy terraces, thatched cottages, semi-detached homes, bungalows and new-builds are all in the mix. Roll down the hill - Honiton Road - from the Seven Mile Straight into the village passing Golden Square, The Repeater Station, Beares Farm, Hornshayes, Huntshayes and Larkrise, on the way before taking in the Stockland village sign, passing Parkview, Walts Stable, Park Farm and entering High Street from the Park Bridge. Here is where the main thrust of the village building starts, with a towering barn set back from the road - Parkhayes - followed by a WHAT’S large stone-built property, matched behind the on the opposite side by an imposing naming of detached cottage - Pilgrim Cottage. these A sharp left turn before the King’s parish Arms exposes quaint cottages, dwellings? b u n g a l o w s - H e a t h e r l e a , Springtime, and Woodsmoke - and a large detached stone property Pondslake. The return to High Street reveals a detached house, right, three modern bungalows behind the Kings Arms - Sunnybank, Maryton, High Meadow and Hillcrest - and then two terraced rows in High Street - Greystones and Myrtle Terrace (3,2,1) with ‘B’, Ferndale, Rose Cottage and Peartree Cottage directly opposite. Both rows signifying a different building era. Indeed, the properties on the right, up to a row of cream-coloured hidden properties, beautiful local with one exception, are Grade II terraces, right, which appear to stone houses, all at different angles listed; oddly enough this being the amble quietly towards the church - to the main street with a farm in the end terrace (‘B’) with the somewhat The Old Post Office being the first in midst. Names include Kites Cottage, lonesome petrol pump and the line. A left at the crossroads leads The White House, The Cottage, historic boundary stone at the front past a veritable conglomeration of Potters Cottage, Summerhayes door. historic thatches, colourful Cottage, The Reading Room, The The crossroads that follow, open Edwardian terraces, driveways to Forge, Orchards, Yarty View with 6 PARISH PROPERTIES

Townsend and Battens Farm in their midst. This rising section of the Chard Road offers a veritable cacophony of colour and variety. Continuing the rise the road skirts a cheerful group of more modern h o u s e s - W a l s h a m s - a n d bungalows - Battens - capped at the top of the hill by an exquisite recently re-thatched detached property - Road End Cottage. Returning to the crossroads, take a left which passes several relatively modern bright cream properties - Elm Grove, Briars Thatch, Middlemarch - opposite two somewhat higgledy-piggledy, for a reason, elderly cottages - The Stores, once named the Old Bakery - then recessed behind a high stone wall a thoroughly modern glass faced home - The Vicarage - before opening up to a stunning stone property with house set back faced by a cobbled courtyard surrounded by outbuildings, once the church rectory - The Old Rectory. The road then straggles out from Husseys, Cawleys, Venn Cottages, the village centre up passing the Blue Ball, Hunter’s Lodge, school - not forgetting the properties Methodist Chapel, Newlands and behind the church including Church countless others - many of them Cottage - passing two equally unfolding centuries of occupation. imposing properties on the left - The But, and a big but, what’s in a Knoll and Chase Hayes - before name? Why record them and why dropping down to an area of more speculate on the centuries before? recent development on the right - Throughout the parish the Cocker’s Elm - where the turning properties are identified by name, leads past Aller Farm, Wisealler by number, even by both - very House, Rake Hill Farm to Lower haphazardly, and some retain total Rodway and the Seavington Farms. anonymity. Those named open up a Such is the main hub of the wealth of history that gives insight Stockland parish, but this is not to into village life and growth forget the outlying farms and throughout time. hamlets. This article is just a beginning: it A similar walk made through the invites the reader to walk around the smaller of the parishes’ communities parish and take in the names of the - Heathstock, Ridge, Hawley, properties - even their own home - Hawley Bottom, Shore Bottom, speculate on the origin of the Millhayes, and Broadhayes - will names, smile at some of the name give the same flavour of rural and plates, but note what the buildings village life, all in the names of the are saying about the parish - one housing. that breathes history - an ancient previous issues of The Parishes’ In these communities, property and modern mix of intriguing Paper. Perhaps the encouragement names include Wellens, Broadhayes informative dwellings. to investigate and write up a name Cottage, Shorms, Shore Breach, If the appetite is whetted, pick up or a house for the magazine might Horners, Horse Plot, Temple Bar, local historian Bryan Drew’s be forthcoming and add to the Mellstock, Brindley Fold, Mount publication, A Journey through The projected further inclusions on the Pleasant Farm, Goren Farm, History Of Stockland, and re-read topic. Paradise Farm, Winnowing Knapp, Alan Ash’s lockdown essays in Enjoy the walk. Please send your community news to the editor Email: [email protected]

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DALWOOD NEWS Parish correspondent Michael Dods - [email protected] Parish distributor Susan Hunnisett – 01404 881268 Ducks race despite Covid-19

THE rain stayed away as some ducks as they swam to the finish 480 ducks were tickled down the line; Veronica Reynolds and River Corry for Dalwood’s annual Shelagh Fearnley had a busy time duck race on August 16th. taking donations for cakes, biscuits The first three ducks swam under and scones, all homemade. the bridge in the following order: 1st Thank you to all who supported - 468 Mike Hoskins; 2nd - 230 Delia the fundraiser this year for Pady. Dalwood’s buildings - St Peter’s Dalwood Village Hall Trustees Church, The Methodist Chapel, hold an annual duck race to raise Dalwood Village Hall, The Pavilion funds for Dalwood Fair. This year and The Reading Room. sadly, due to Covid-19, the fair had In past years, all would have to be cancelled. been recipients of Dalwood Fair Many thanks go to a special group funds. of people: Kathy Laing and Lorraine The duck race and donations Lucas for organising the race; Brian raised £620 to be divided between Eddy, Mike Stevens and Brian the above community groups. Howard for setting up in the Thanks go to all who helped to morning; Debbie Jowett, Gemma support our community during this Fearnley and Tess Herbert for incredibly challenging time. tickling the ducks along the Corry; Ray Herbert for collecting all the Village Hall Trustees

You’re invited to a Harvest Festival Celebration

Please come and share in our Five Alive Harvest Service. BringType to enter text your own lunch to eat afterwards in the lovely environs of the farm. We really look forward to seeing you.

Where: The White’s Farm, Lower Lane, Dalwood

When: Sunday 13th September 2020

Time: 11am Archdeacon Andrew

is leading the service

Try your hand at making a corn dolly

A foodbank box will be available for donations

8 DALWOOD NEWS HAPPY CAMPERS Covid-19 restrictions, but were still By Editor Kate Williams treated to the four-day camp - with all equines allowed to stay YOUNG riders in Dalwood have overnight. not escaped the uncertainties Maisy Trott, 13, Tom and Megan the coronavirus pandemic has Godfrey, 13 and eight respectively, dealt to events this year - but and Elsa Williams, six, all from this lucky few were able to enjoy Dalwood, took part in the camp, pony club camp - with a which included three-to-four hours’ difference. riding each day as well as learning Members of Axe Vale Pony Club stable management and horse were over the moon to be able to care - all at a social distance. participate in the much-anticipated Each rider was treated to tuition highlight of the year, a camp at by qualified instructors in an array Chard Equestrian Centre. of disciplines - flatwork, show The pony-loving group was jumping, cross country and unable to stay overnight, due to the mounted games.

ABOVE, Maisy Trott and Princess; right, Tom Godfrey and Lily; far right, Megan Godfrey and Harry; top right, Elsa Williams and Spots

PAUSE FOR PRAYER FlowerFlower Rota Rota for A prayer from online daily to others, being kind to everyone I for St Peter’sSt Peter’s Church, Church Dalwood devotion app Lectio 365 meet. September/early October Spirit, help me to love the lost, th th 2929th August Aug-5 -5th September September -Jo FlintJo Flint Father, help me to live this day to proclaiming Christ in all I do and 1212th-th September19th September– 19th September - JudithJudith Chard Chard 26th September Caroline Nunns the full, being true to You, in every say. rd th 263 Octoberth September – 10 October - Caroline Shelagh Nunns Beak way. Amen 3rd–10th October - Shelagh Beak Jesus, help me to give myself away Contributed by Caroline Nunns

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PARISH PRAYERS ‘Appropriate’ thoughts for during Covid outbreak, penned by Clarke

AFTER listening to a Sunday So as I face tomorrow, blind and bedridden with morning service recently on the with it’s problems large and small, crippling arthritis since 1963. radio, the theme of which was I’ll trust the God of miracles, Clarke died in 1982, but did not ‘hope’, I was thinking about what give to Him my all. allow his handicaps to diminish his I had heard when the words of service for God. He composed and the following hymn came to mind. I do not know how many days arranged music by dictating each Written in 1947 in the aftermath of of life are mine to spend; song, note by note and word-by- the last war, and at a time of great but One who knows and cares for word, into a dictating machine. personal problems for the colleague me Clarke wrote three cantatas and who wrote the music, the words will keep me to the end. nearly 200 songs, most of them show that however bleak things I know who holds… during his illness. His works are seem God is always there to love regularly heard on the Back to the and support us, and to me they I do not know the course ahead, Bible Broadcast, where he has seemed very appropriate for the what joys and griefs are there; served as organist, music director current Coronavirus situation. but One is near who fully knows, and producer. I’ll trust his loving care. His well-known song, Nothing Is I do not know what lies ahead, I know who holds… I m p o s s i b l e , h a s r e l a t e d h i s the way I cannot see; wonderful testimony to millions by yet One stands near to be my Eugene L Clarke its use in the Billy Graham guide, Contributed by Roderick Ovey crusades. Get acquainted with He’ll show the way to me. Dalwood Methodist Church Eugene in his book of inspiring I know who holds the future, poems, My Hope, which express his and He’ll guide me with his hand; I RESEARCHED Eugene Clarke faith in God and his concern for the With God things don’t just happen, on the internet and discovered he lost. every thing by Him is planned. was born in 1925 and became Michael Dods

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10 DALWOOD NEWS Villagers gather for special farmers’ country wedding

By Chris Eddy

THE wedding on August 1st at St Peter’s Church, Dalwood, was of special note in the village because the bride was Lisa May, eldest daughter of Derek and Mags White, popular third generation local farmers and staunch supporters of Dalwood village. On July 31st, the bride’s sister, friends and flower arrangers met in St Peter’s - suitably distancing themselves - to use the many sunflowers grown by the bride, and decorate the church with country arrangements of grasses, greenery and the multi-sized, gloriously yellow, sunflowers. Other friends had arranged four milk churns at the lych gate and church door with the tallest Photos by Caroline Nunns sunflowers amongst a sea of asparagus fronds which swayed gently in the summer breeze on Lisa’s wedding day. The wedding party arrived on decorated tractor trailers with very smart suited-and-booted drivers at the wheels. Lisa wore a beautiful dress which skimmed the ground as she walked along the church path holding Derek’s arm, with the bridesmaids close behind, and the sun shone brightly on them and on the many villagers who had waited in the lanes and fields to greet them and played the organ for them, Milly wish them well. Some had chairs to White read a poem about Lisa and sit on to wait comfortably during the Rev Mills gave a good address. Lisa service to be sure of seeing the and groom Ricky became Mr and Amidst confetti-throwing friends couple, newly married, come out of Mrs Frampton. and well wishers, the wedding party church. There was a festival Photographs were taken by the climbed back on to the tractor atmosphere everywhere. official photographer and friends trailers and did a circuit of village Rev Ann Mills conducted the and neighbours. No bell ringing and fields before going home for a service beautifully as always and it could happen in the close confines happy, family wedding breakfast. was a special day for her too as she of our bell tower, but bells would And then, being farmers, all has known Lisa since she was a have been missed by the young checked on their animals as usual child. couple at their own wedding, so a before bedtime! There were no hymns allowed recording of wedding bells was Lisa and Ricky will continue to live because of the Covid 19 played on a loudspeaker as they on their farm in Whitchurch precautions in place but Mary Jarvis came out of church. Canonicorum.

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KILMINGTON NEWS Parish correspondent - Michael Tyler - [email protected] Parish distributor - Alun Evans 01297 353585 Celebrations in strange times

By Diana Mellows advance these days, and alas many the grieving process for the whole have been postponed but those that community. There have been that have taken place did so in a several instances in the village THE last few months have quiet meaningful way, with a few recently where people came out of brought about so many changes family or friends present. Most their homes to line the route of the in the way we live our lives, many weddings are regarded as an cortege from the home of the of them have been hard to get excuse for a big party and the deceased to the church or out of the used to and sadly may remain religious significance is lost in the village on its way to a service with us for some time. extravagance of the day. Perhaps it elsewhere, or gathered in a socially- Mostly, we have adapted to cope is a separation of the two events distanced manner at a discreet with these changes but loneliness that could be for the better, who distance close by. A community for many has brought about physical knows? These last few months have needs to celebrate the lives of and mental problems which have changed our lives and what we view people of whom they are proud to made life extremely tough. as being important. have known and this was the only However, despite all this we all Celebrations that have been way they could do it. enjoy celebrating something, severely curtailed are those of the I refer especially to Elizabeth whether it be just an ordinary lives our loved ones who have died Foster, Pat Foster and Betty birthday, or an anniversary of a during this terrible crisis. The very Richards, all of whom will be greatly special event. Many people I have harsh restrictions have meant that missed. spoken to have really enjoyed their only a few mourners were able to I was very moved on every birthdays this year, receiving more attend any funeral service and of occasion and am glad that in the cards, phone calls and emails than course there was no gathering company of so many others, I was ever before. Friends and family afterwards. Showing love and able to show my appreciation for made sure that the day was respect for a family member, a whom they were and what they had memorable, in spite of being friend or a neighbour who has meant to the community. It felt right separated from them. played a part in our lives and who is to be celebrating in this different Weddings are planned way in no longer with us, is a vital part of way in these strange times. Hearing bells

WHEN will we hear the bells again? This is a question I have been Car Park Praise asked recently and with the first service in St Giles’ since March being a Mission Community Come and join our open-air services Evensong service on September at The Beacon, Kilmington, EX13 7RF 6th, we very much hope that it will be possible to ring again soon. Every Sunday in September at 10.30am However, things won’t be quite as (weather permitting) they were. Firstly, we hope that following a We’ll provide a seat, risk assessment and tower/belfry or sing from the comfort of your own car check, the church will allow the bells or follow us on Youtube / Facebook Livestream! to be rung. Initially, we will only be able to ring Everyone is welcome as we share three non-adjacent bells, due to the in songs, prayers, and a bible message two-metre ruling, for a maximum of that speaks into our everyday lives 15 minutes for services only. Ringers will only ring if they feel it To book a place is safe. We look forward to ringing Ring: 01297-631638 the bells again in the near future and Email: [email protected] hope you enjoy hearing them. or just turn up with family and friends! Celia Dunsford Kilmington Bell-ringers 12

KILMINGTON NEWS Rolling out new barrow for first ‘open-air coffee shop’

By Anna Crabbe

THE church barrow was out for the first time on Friday, August 21st at St Giles’s Church’s first open-air coffee shop. There was a gathering of 14 people and £57 was raised for church funds. A very encouraging start. The plan is to have the barrow out every day and people can bring and buy things. Donations only. Everyone enjoyed meeting again, socially-distancing and hopefully the coffee shop will be able to be open every Friday 10am to 12noon from now on. St Giles’s coffee shop was started in 2008 and is very popular, but of course we have not met since March 23rd, so it was lovely to meet people again.

THE church barrow, offering wares aplenty, top right. Enjoying a coffee, right, Gill Heighway, Jenny Nickolls, Janfryd Gordon-Kerr and Diana Mellows. Above, the barrow receiving some TLC before the first outing Photos by Anna Crabbe

13 STOCKLAND NEWS Parish correspondent - Gill Metcalfe [email protected] Parish distributor - Mary Walsh 01404 881893 King’s Arms is The art of pots back up to full ‘Covid capacity’ THE King’s Arms is working to full capacity under the lockdown restrictions. The restaurants and outside garden areas were fully booked for Tuesday and Wednesday of the mid-August week with 75 covers; encouragingly locals and tourists were part of the trade mix. These weekdays are also fully booked for the final holiday week. On the evening of Saturday, September 4th, the pub will host its first lockdown event: a solo singer throughout the evening. Early reservations should be made as this is sure to be a popular event. Guests can now take advantage of the ‘new’ set price two-course lunch menu (Tuesdays-Fridays). A choice of starters, main courses and deserts is available. The pub will be open on Bank Holiday Monday - again early booking encouraged.

Book club is TOP, pot plants standing tall; left and below, an abundance of lilies, still thriving By Gill Metcalfe above, colourful sweet peas of much stature THE Keep Alert Book Club was NO space, no time for a flower established during lockdown garden. So often such a claim is with the help of Zoom after our met with the encouragement of local pub meetings were pots. curtailed. What a way to enjoy small spaces Meetings are held ‘virtually’ every with an array of plants and their third Thursday of the month at 8pm summer colours. The featured on Zoom. A WhatsApp group is photographed pots stand proudly also used. outside a local front door and are There is always a lively dialogue indeed enviable. The sweet peas, the amongst members. Of late, the lilies, and sunflowers tower above a group has been using a thematic profusion of smaller pots and the approach with the most recent smell is heavenly. With lockdown, the being books with a Black Lives opportunity to view the village However, doorstep pots must take Matters focus, fiction and non- gardens as per the open garden pride of place whilst the look through fiction. New members are most initiative in 2019 has been missed, the garden gate has not been welcome. but just passing houses in the available. Well done to all, but on this For further information please community indicates that gardeners occasion, praise is due to those who contact 04104 831 1207. are hard at work producing stunning have taken to the container Jane Griffiths arrays of blooms. alternatives. 14 STOCKLAND NEWS An ‘eclectic’ book, Annual walk of churches reviewed by locals will go ahead THE annual Devon Historic farming. Churches Walk will take place on COWSLIP DELL Available from Quantock Nature, Saturday, September 12th. By Dr David Allen Higher Quantock, Stockland, Honiton, The walk will start at 10am from Devon, EX14 9DX or 01404 861394. Stockland’s church, finishing there John Curnoe at approximately 12.30 pm. THIS book is a personal, self- Parishioners from the other indulgent journey through the life parishes are welcome to join - of a naturalist, anchored in social-distancing respected. Stockland, East Devon, but lived Walkers can leave a picnic lunch over two continents. in the church which will be open for A wartime childhood following a the duration; coffee and tea will be Chinese conception led to schooling available at the end of the walk. in Washington DC and smog-ridden If you would like to join or London before 10 years of boarding sponsor us - half the proceeds to in Dorset. Devon Historic Churches and half An interest in natural history began to Stockland’s church - we would very early under his mother’s be most grateful. Those walking influence, burgeoning as a passion from other parishes will, of course, for plants by a cowslip dell in a wild forward their proceeds to their daffodil meadow near home. respective church. University years were formative in Please contact 01404 881 538 or the development of scientific thinking email [email protected] and in building self-confidence Bryan Drew through rock climbing and mountain adventure. A digression on Turkey reflects summer vacation travel in the mid-1960s. These occupy the first Preschool’s three chapters. Chapters 4-10 follow the flow of job treasure hunt opportunities, from a contract on local DAVID Allen during his book terms in Tanzania, during which the signing at the King’s Arms naturalist metamorphoses into a plant adventures pathologist. Here, he realises that, in tropical food crops, disease is best LOCAL author Dr David Allen A HUGE thank you must go to combated by breeding resistance. recently had his socially-distanced everyone who took part in the Doctoral research leads to book launch at his favourite socially-distanced car treasure international work in plant breeding, hostelry – the King’s Arms Inn, hunt, organised by Stockland’s first in Nigeria then in Colombia, and Stockland. preschool. back to East Africa again. After 20 There were certain characters that The event raised an amazing years, the author returns to East appear in his book detailing his total of £350 for the preschool. It Devon, the subject of the final three extraordinary adventures and a life was fantastic to see all the children chapters. jolly well lived to date! concentrating so hard to spot all Now, the plant pathologist turns to This is a rip-roaring tale about the characters, and adults whizzing ecology, and to wildlife conservation David’s exploits and a wonderful through the clues! in an agricultural landscape. mixture of local history and Stockland Congratulations to the eagle- Voluntary work on the conservation characters along with adventures eyed winning team, led by Bryan management of the Stockland abroad and at home. Drew, and a particular thank you to Turbaries, wet heath and mire sites in This book is a must for anyone all who worked so hard to make the Blackdown Hills Area of interested in plants and bugs in fact it the day a success, especially the Outstanding Natural Beauty, takes is a hugely entertaining mix of talented Cathy Derryman, who set centre stage while starting to question everything. all the clever clues. the sustainability of local intensive Wendy Van der Plank Lucy Shipley The Parishes’ Paper team would love to hear your news and ideas

15 STOCKLAND NEWS VILLAGE TURBARIES: THE SUMMER WATCH

its way up the Yarty and appeared at By Gill Metcalfe Quantock where it was heard, seen and photographed by Jean Spiller at AFTER a hot, dry spring, some Brimpit Farm. The following week, rain in early June seemed most while checking his owl boxes, Geoff welcome. witnessed an attack on a tawny owl The spring-line mires on by a large raptor that then flew off B u c e h a y e s a n d Q u a n t o c k into a tree where he had a good Commons burst into flower with view of the bird. It was a goshawk! widespread cotton-grass, forget-me- Now, as I write in August, not, chains of the pink-flowered bog butterflies seem to have been rather pimpernel and the paler pink heath few. I was pleased to see a marbled spotted orchid. SPARROWHAWK chicks spotted white in the wood-pasture on I counted 87 flowering spikes of Photo by Geoff Pearce Horner, topped by Robin Gundry in the rare early marsh orchid this mid-July. season, slightly up on the number in June onto Bucehayes and Silver-washed fritillaries are on the 2019. Quantock, respectively. Just ahead wing and there is the occasional Despite lockdown, we were able of their arrival, three of us set up an comma in addition to the usual to obtain moorland ponies again, electrified tape on Quantock to vanessids. I see that berries of alder with seven Exmoors and eight leave an area of purple moor-grass buckthorn - the larval food plant of Dartmoors being released in mid- ungrazed, in the hope that reed the brimstone - are turning red then buntings will be attracted by seeding black. They may well be poisonous; molinia later in the season. the dried bark of the shrub is well PAUSE FOR PRAYER Meanwhile, Geoff Pearce reports known to be a laxative and that several broods of tawny owl purgative! A traditional Gaelic Prayer have fledged successfully from his Some rain has prompted the boxes: two broods each with two appearance of a few fungi including As the hand is made for young on Shore Bottom; one with several species of russula, or holding three fledglings on Quantock and brittlegill, as well as the foul And the eye for seeing, one with two on Bucehayes. smelling, phallic stinkhorn. Oak thou hast fashioned me for joy. Excitingly, he also found that leaves are turning white in the Share with me the vision that kestrels were breeding in boxes hedge banks, at the hand of a shall find it everywhere: both on Quantock and Horner Hill, powdery mildew, a fungus that in the wild violet’s beauty, with four and six chicks fledging, appeared in the UK after the in the lark’s melody, respectively. A pair of sparrowhawks Second World War. A much more in the face of a steadfast man, nested high in a birch tree on recent and important introduction is in a child’s smile, Quantock Turbary where four young the fungus that causes ash dieback, in a mother’s love, have just fledged. now present on Shore Bottom in the grace of God N e i t h e r p i e d n o r s p o t t e d Turbary and no doubt elsewhere. A and the blessing of our Lord flycatchers have been recorded Woodland Management Plan, which Jesus Christ. from the turbaries this summer. But may be the parish council’s Amen we have not been without more ‘passport’ to entry to the Higher Tier Philippa Wills ornithological excitement: the of a Countryside Stewardship, is escaped laughing kookaburra found likely to address this disease.

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16 SHUTE NEWS Parish correspondent - Bijan Omrani - [email protected] Parish distributor Betty Harris - 01297 34199 Project continues to save plant special to local area

THE project to safeguard the future of the fragile population of the heath lobelia plant continues to develop. This plant is special to Kilmington and Shute, only growing in four other counties and with only one other site in Devon. R e c o r d e d i n R e v Z a c h a r y Edward’s 1862 book, Ferns of the Axe - copies available in Axminster Library - as growing in a mile stretch, 100 yards wide, it now only grows in one area, a private garden. Its growing conditions of open heathland were replaced by woodland and this has led to its demise. Tree planting on the common gathered apace from the 19th Century onwards - started by Sir William Templer Pole, who is known to have planted 896,000 trees on the historic Shute Estate, which included Shute Hill. More recently much conifer planting took where it once thrived. VOLUNTEERS plant out heath place in the 1950s onwards. This plant is extremely vulnerable, lobelia between Shute and One former Kilmington resident only being present at one existing Kilmington in July, above. Below, recently shared a secret he had site - small-scale plantings this the special heath lobelia plant kept for over 80 years, pointing to a summer will test to see if it can location close to the old football field survive in these new locations close in Kilmington. Sadly, changing to the one remaining site. The group agricultural practice has caused its would also like to enhance the demise there. He also recalled the biodiversity of the meadow at farmer who owned the football field, Kilmington Common in Kilmington saying that field gave the most village, by developing a second productive hay yield. Heath lobelia secure population. also grew there, and no doubt To provide sufficient numbers of contributed to the quality of the hay. plants for this potential site, the The churning up of the ground by group hopes to collect seed from the footballers would have been the private garden this autumn. If ideal growing conditions for the anyone is interested in helping with plant, which thrives on disturbed raising plants from this seed, please soils. do get in touch with Ruth Worsley The Heath Lobelia Volunteer on 01297 489741 or via email at Group formed during the Legacy to [email protected]. Landscape community heritage In the meantime, keep an eye out project. It has successfully grown for this modest discreet and very plants from seed collected in 2018, special plant. and has, this summer, planted them Ruth Worsley out at locations in the Shute Woods Legacy to Landscape and Kilmington Common area Project Coordinator

17 SHUTE & WHITFORD NEWS Festival returns for autumn

By Bijan Omrani

SHUTE Festival returns from its August break with a number of online events in September. On Thursday, September 10th at 6pm, Martin Hesp, one of the leading columnists of the Western Morning News, will be speaking on his new book, Tales From The Lockdown: Six Stories of Rural Life Written during Coronavirus. This will be followed, on Thursday, September 24th at 6pm, by Susan Owens, former V&A and Royal Collection curator on her latest book, Spirit of Place: Artists, Writers, and the British Landscape. On Friday, September 18th, from 6-7:15pm, there will also be a musical event – a singalong and concert led by choirmaster Polina Shepherd, who will be leading a performance of Russian and Yiddish songs. CHOIRMASTER Polina Shepherd, above, Further details on events and will lead a singalong and concert for instructions for joining online are Shute Festival. Former Victoria and Albert available via the website at Museum curator Susan Owens, right, will www.shutefestival.org.uk. be speaking on her forthcoming book

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Parish correspondent - Lesley Sutton - [email protected] Parish distributor Mary Smith - 01404 861541 Marvellous village memories

By Lesley Sutton fortune, but for very hard work getting on a bit, the group will meet sticking up and some were so quick! up for an informal evening if they An innovative idea to have lady feel they can produce a tune, (or MANY of us have fond memories captains was introduced as many not). The Mix has proved to be a of the Yarcombe Skittles League, were as good or better than the great way to come together for started by John Salter and Frank men. Gradually, cups were members of the chapel and the Bond in 1975, as a fun way to get forthcoming: Highest Team, Vicar church and those who have no the village people together and it and Churchwardens Cup, Highest allegiance to either and has been a blossomed for many years. Scorers, Men - Frank Bond great social benefit. Many people A group of 10 searched around for memorial cup, the Glenn Blackler have come and gone from the ranks those willing to join in and formed Rose Bowl for the ladies. Glenn was but the faithful few remained. Gareth mixed teams of six people booking a founder member of YAK and one Malone inspired so many groups to their own alleys for a night out and a of the first captains who sadly try singing and introduced them to meal into the bargain. Before the passed away leaving a young family. lasting friendships and this was true Yarcombe welcome packs came into Running out of ideas for extra cups in Yarcombe. being, any newcomer was invited to received, the nomination game was The singing and harmonies may join the skittles team to get to know introduced and as a last resort the not have been the highest quality, everybody, almost a ‘rite of passage’ Captain’s Nomination Cup. but those who asked the group to to be initiated in the way of village We played pool (often very badly) perform realised that everyone was affairs. Every year in the summer it so spent very long evenings at the enjoying themselves and joined in was the norm to get a list of people Howley Tavern. We had a grand the spirit of the theme. Concerts who wanted to play and, at a presentation night, with a dance and were held and the Mix joined others meeting the captains, under strict buffet supper in the hall to round off at Combe St Nicholas Church and supervision, names were drawn the season, before we decided a Methodist Chapel, the Five Dials, from a hat, so there was no finals night at the pub was a fitting Dalwood Music Day and church favouritism. finale to the season. Profits from the coffee mornings, garden parties at When John decided enough match fees after all expenses had Glebe Farm and visits to care organising was enough in March been paid were donated to various homes. During its inception at least 1981, YAK took over and ran it for village organisations. Dwindling £4,650, not including funds raised at many years before Jon Stockwell numbers of players and the loss of many special services, was raised kindly stepped in as organiser in an alley at the pub have made the for good causes, including MAF, 2003/4. At one time, we had 14 skittles unviable, but you never Somerset Levels Flooding, Devon teams playing each other so it was a know what may happen and the Air Ambulance, Devon Free very busy season. cups are being stored in the village Wheelers and Children’s Hospice Roger Parris, Phil Stringer and I hall in case they are needed in the South West. used to visit all the local alleys and future. Maggie has been most generous book for the year. For a village with Those were also the days of ‘steel with her time. Innumerable pieces of no alley we had to venture far and ball’ throwing on St George’s Day, music have been accumulated and wide to play matches. Clayhiden, teams running round the her patience with this unruly mob Churchinford which had turnip countryside trying to have the must have been brought to breaking shaped balls, Holman Clavel, fewest throws and whether they point on many occasions, but she Stockland, Upottery, Wambrook, could throw the ball over the pond at has ‘never lost her cool’ and been Dalwood, Cottage Inn, Longbridge, Pithayne. Many a chilly night was very diplomatic with everybody. It even into Honiton on occasions. The spent up to our waists in the mud was noticeable that pieces that were introduction of an alley at the trying to fish the ball out. practiced for many weeks would Yarcombe Inn made things There was barrel rolling from suddenly be dropped as she somewhat easier to organise and Longbridge to Yarcombe on New realised that they were above our less travelling about the countryside. Year’s Day, with lunch and a tug of ambitions, but we certainly had The times when four teams could war across the A30 later in the some favourites which could bring meet up at one venue were riotous afternoon. Health and safety totally her near to tears, when we got them occasions. We remember ‘Ginger unknown, where has the spirit of right. Dyer’ throwing his hat in the air and adventure gone? She is hoping that in time, when jumping on it when he got a spare, Another of our institutions bit the we are allowed to mix socially, that Mike Dyer face down on the floor dust during the lockdown. Maggie’s the Allsorts may still continue. Thank after he let the ball go and Joy Mix thought that the time had come you, Maggie, for all your hard work - Symes whose balls wandered down to wind up proceedings and give we know that you love your music the alleys from side to side. Maggie a rest. With singing being so much and hope that our efforts The older children earned a absolutely forbidden and everyone have not been too disappointing. 19 , YARCOMBE NEWS Army Covid call-up for Steve

By Lesley Sutton University Office Training Corps. Brigade Royal Marines. Steve and his family are no Teams had been dispatched to strangers to deployment, as for the have a visible presence, working in ‘LITTLE’ did we know, in the past 20 years he has served as a support of the civil authorities to balmy summer holidays when the reservist in the Royal ensure they could deal with any ‘Fire Street’ boys were very small Monmouthshire Royal Engineers potential contingencies occurring. and gung ho, repelling the enemy (Militia), serving in Basra during the They were also able to better by digging a machine gun pit in Iraq war where he found his niche prepare for the hurricane season m y b a c k g a r d e n , c a u s i n g rebuilding the infrastructure, out there. the worst case scenario consternation to us parents, understanding that the children being a devastating hurricane hitting should the sides cave in and bury needed schools and the general during lockdown. them, that a life in the military population, hospitals. He has also He supported them using both would actually take place. spent time in Kuwait, Nigeria, civilian and military experience to The boys hid camouflaged in the Kenya, Belize, Bosnia Herzegovena help them prepare. hedgerow along the footpath and Somalia. In Mogadishu, on A lot was done remotely using shooting soft peas at passersby, disembarking from the aircraft, all web based communications. The with input from keen pistol shooter personnel were lined up to be Army gave him a secure laptop to David Little, realising that Yarcombe greeted by officials. He was amazed receive calls from the Caribbean. can be controlled with few when Rebecca Lipscombe, from Colleagues out there called up and defendants from the top of the Moorhayne Lane and working for asked questions. They had church tower, an impregnable the BBC World Service, raced past conference calls and provided position should the invasion take all these worthies, greeting him backup support so advice and place. saying “Steve, I haven’t seen you equipment were quickly available. One of those very boys, Steven for years!” Small world for a little The people out there were the eyes Little, has recently been featured by place like Yarcombe! and ears, but could call on expertise the Royal British Legion as one of Steve’s commanding officer called t o d e a l w i t h a n y p r o b l e m s those supporting the Army’s Covid at 10pm on a Thursday night asking encountered. 19 response. him to report for duty the next day to It was a busy couple of weeks but Forty years on, Major Steven Little support the Covid 19 response. So this gradually tailed off as things responded swiftly when asked to that was it, bags packed that were not so bad as anticipated. support the Army’s Covid 19 order, evening and next day to head After five weeks it was back to not knowing when he would return quarters to be tasked, hugging his normal life, returning to his job as a to normal life and his volunteer role family goodbye, not knowing when project manager and specialist as a Poppy Appeal co-ordinator for he would return. Members of the trainer for the United Nations in East the Royal British Legion. Territorial Army have to be ready to Africa. Brought up in Yarcombe, he leave their jobs and home life, Steve has supported the Poppy attended Stockland Primary School whenever required, to report for Appeal in Eastleigh and Chandlers and Honiton Community College duty in all sorts of emergencies. Ford for the past 13 years as a before moving on to study civil Steve was tasked with the job of collector and then as organiser last engineering at Plymouth University, supporting Covid 19 response year. Volunteers range in age from where he joined the Territorial Army efforts in the overseas territories in eight to 80 and they raised £9,800 at the age of 19 and the Exeter the Caribbean with 3 Commando in Waitrose last year. Watching the wonderful house martins work ALTHOUGH Fire Street does not and strong-minded birds have side and the parent birds fly in at a have swallows this year, the managed to build a nest on the rate of knots just folding their wings long-tailed and other tits and stonework at the other end of the back in time to enter the nest. Two finches have been doing very house. little heads pop out and tweet well. This has meant that I have to be away, mouths as wide as the gap For many years, house martins very careful when opening my waiting for their food and we are nested under the eaves at bedroom windows as I don’t want expecting them to fledge shortly. Carpenters, lovely to see, but the to disturb them. A telescope has been rigged up mess rather a trial. I have watched the laborious so that we can watch their antics. However, with new rendering the process of collecting mud and But for lockdown, we would not usual returners were unable to get positioning it, gradually building have had the time to sit and watch the mud to stick to the walls. layers up to reach the soffits. this wonderful act of nature. This year, though, some patient There is a minute gap on one Lesley Sutton

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which we are involved, Devon County Show and Honiton Show, Young farmers stay both of which were cancelled. The Devon County YFC moved the show to online where a few members took part in various classes including scarecrow making, best lockdown active in lockdown snap, a face mask, lockdown project, a showstopper cake, and THE last Young Farmers’ Club contact together and have fun via many other classes. (YFC) event was at the start of 21st Century technology. We had an Our lives are slowly getting back March, where several members online scavenger hunt with club to normal with pubs opening and went to Newquay for the annual members looking for various items being able to meet in small groups South West Area event and matching a riddle in their own with our friends ‘bubble’. Meetings members were joined by other homes. Members have also done are still being held over Zoom and clubs from across the South various baking competitions and many members are still working West. selfie challenges through social from home on computers looking A great time was had by all, but media, as well as keeping our farms out into the countryside, rather than little did we all know this would be going. We took part in a YFC ‘loo a company office. Our farmers and the last big event we would all go to roll challenge’ where members NHS workers have never stopped for a long while - some may have videoed themselves throwing and working. A massive thank you to the wished they drank more and spent catching a loo roll in various ways, NHS staff for keeping our hospitals more time away from home! locations and outfits, I’m sure most going and treating patients in the An event which a coach load of of you have seen what a laugh it is. coronavirus pandemic and thanks to Yarcombe YFC members had been In April, members with YFC stock our farmers for keeping going to looking forward to going to, at the were due to participate in the Devon ensure food is on our plates. end of March, was the yearly YFC show and sale at Exeter We will keep you updated with any Whimple and District YFC ball at Livestock Centre. This was moved dates of events and new members Crealy Adventure Park. This, to being an online virtual show and meetings in the near future. In the unfortunately, had to be cancelled, sale on Wednesday, April 29th, meantime, stay safe. due to the coronavirus outbreak. where members sent in pictures of If anyone has any further Also, amongst many other events their stock competing against other questions please contact chairman our club and other YFC groups clubs in Devon. Well done to all Dan Olive on 07811744714, or would have organised, was unable members who took part. A particular secretary Laura Dare on to go ahead including barn, foam well done to our chairman, Dan 07411837605. and water disco parties, dyno day, Olive, coming 4th for his pigs, and and many other events to raise member Kate Burrough coming 4th Natalie Sampson money for our charities. for beef. Press Secretary As a club, we have found many The summer months would have Yarcombe and District ways to keep busy and all stay in taken host to two annual shows in Young Farmers’ Club

YARCOMBE WEATHER JULY 2020

2020 2019 2018 Average Max. temperature 21.2°C 21.7°C 26.7°C Average Min. 11.8°C 14.9°C 14.2°C Average Overall temperature 16.5°C 18.2°C 20.5°C Rainfall 29.4mm 28.9mm 51.3 mm Wettest Day 26th 14.4mm 30th 8.9 mm 28th 28.6 mm Sunniest Day 21st 11.0 hrs approx. 25th 16.0 hrs 2nd 16.0 hrs Warmest Day 31st 28.0°C 25th 26.9°C 2nd 33.2°C Coldest Night 22nd 8.5°C 4th 11.7°C 17th 11.0°C Sunshine hours 147 hours approx. 258hrs 260 hrs

Since Lock Down on the 23rd March we have had some fantastic weather in the South West but July was not quite as good as previous years with less sunshine, however we only had one wet day. The north of the U.K. has not had such a good summer, due to the jet stream driving across Scotland bringing cool, wet and windy conditions on a conveyor belt of depressions from the Atlantic. Tony Newman 21 Did you know your cooker flue needs sweeping too?

A LOCAL chimney expert warns vapours - often greasy - and a homeowners to ensure cooker constant stream of tiny house dust flues are swept before winter. particles being pulled up the flue. James Holbrook, of Heritage These will eventually build up and Chimney Sweeping, says: “Before can lead to the flue becoming you turn them on for the winter, blocked. don’t forget to have your AGA or “If you have an AGA or Rayburn, Rayburn cooker flue swept this you may also have an open fire or autumn. Regular servicing alone is woodburning stove. When you book not enough.” your sweep, do get your cooker flue These before and after pictures done as well. It’s well worth it.” show the build-up of soot or ‘fluff’ Heritage’s COVID-19 statement: which can block the flue. This build- “Heritage Chimney Sweeping takes up greatly reduces the efficiency of the health and safety of our the cooker and can allow potentially customers seriously. We have poisonous gasses to enter the attended World Health Organisation room. training in Infection Prevention and “This is a sight I see often,” Control for COVID-19 to keep explains James. “The flue in the everyone safe. This includes ‘before’ picture is half blocked. If wearing appropriate protective your Aga or Rayburn cooker runs on equipment.” oil or gas, it’s not usually soot you For more information of having a have to worry about but a build-up cooker, open fire or log burner of house dust. chimney swept, contact 0794 6707 “These cookers draw air into the 906 or via the website: flue from the cooking area 24 hours TOP, before a cooker flue is swept, www.heritagechimneysweeping.co.u a day. That means lots of cooking and, above, the flue after sweeping k. YOUR NEWS ACROSS THE PARISHES

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22 PARISH RECIPE SPANAKOPITTA OR POPEYE PIE by Philippa Wilks ONE FOR THE SAILORMAN IF you remember Popeye the Sailorman, you’ll know he loved spinach and ate it by the canful. In my family, spinach is a love it or hate it vegetable, but we all enjoy this Greek pie which is good hot from the oven or cold for a picnic. Ingredients: 1 kg washed, drained spinach 1 finely chopped onion 4 finely chopped spring onions 2 tbsp olive oil plus 6 more for brushing the filo pastry 4 tbsp chopped dill or parsley 4 beaten eggs 250 g crumbled feta cheese 2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese Large pinch of nutmeg • In a bowl, mix together the eggs, feta cheese, Ground pepper parmesan, cooled spinach, nutmeg and a little 500 g filo pastry pepper. Place half the sheets of filo in the oiled tin. Method: Brush each sheet with a little oil and let the edges • Pre-heat oven to 190 C / 170 fan / 375 F come up the sides of the tin. • Brush a baking tin approximately 38 x 28 cm / 15 x 11 • Spread the filling on top, fold over the edges of the filo ins, with olive oil - it needs to be a little smaller than the and cover with the remaining pastry, sheets of filo brushing each sheet with oil as you go. Tuck the edges • Squeeze as much water as possible out of the of filo down the sides of the tin to seal spinach. Shred the leaves. the pie. Brush the top sheet generously with oil. • In a large pan, gently fry the onion and spring onion in • Using a sharp knife, carefully cut the pie into squares 2 tbsp olive oil. or diamonds, but don’t cut right through to the bottom. • Add the spinach, dill or parsley and stir till the spinach • Bake about an hour till the pie is golden and puffed is soft and the liquid has evaporated. Allow to cool. up. Once out of the oven, cut the squares right through.

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UNFORTUNATELY, Future Events are still not being included due to COVID-19. Instead, during this uncertain time, The Parishes’ Paper would like to offer readers some useful links to keep you connected with what is happening within the parishes the Five Alive East Devon Mission Community www.axminstertowncouncil.gov.uk ACER (Axminster Community Emergency Response) - A community response network bringing together a variety of organisations including Axminster Town Council, the NHS, Devon County Council, East Devon District Council and a wide range of community and voluntary group. Services provided include assistance in shopping, food concerns, collecting medication or simply providing you with a friendly voice at the end of a phone. Visit our website or call the helpline on 01297 35550 www.fivealive.org - To stay up to date with what is happening across all of our Five Alive Mission Community, please visit out website. Here you will find any notices on what is happening as well as present and previous issues of the Parishes Paper. www.stockland.org.uk - For information on what is happening within Stockland and some surrounding areas (including take aways, online entertainment, useful general information, etc.) as well as access to join in the ‘Stockland Tree’, please visit this website. www.dalwoodparish.co.uk - Information on what’s currently happening within Dalwood, contacts for each church in the area general and includes a list of local walks. www.yarcombe.net - Stay up to date on what is happening within Yarcombe in their local website which includes information on any contacts required, local walks, and general information on the area. www.kilmingtonvillage.com - Kilmington’s local website is ready with plenty of information on what is currently happening with regards to the Coronavirus outbreak and is providing many links to government websites and advice as well as contacts for needs within the Parish. You can also find issues of the Kilmington Postscript available on the website.

The Church of England - Online services are being posted weekly on the Church of England website www.churchofengland.org/more/media-centre/church-online. As well, you can find many other resources are available on the website for prayer reflection, devotions and practical information during this time.

The Beacon, Kilmington - Currently hosting LIVE Sunday services on their Facebook as well as on Youtube at 10:30am. You can find these by searching for Beacon Life on YouTube, as well as www.facebook.com/ TheBeaconLife. Along with the Sunday services, online house groups and mid-week live sessions are also taking place on these platforms.

The fruit and veg stall from the Axminster Market is now back in business on Thursday mornings as usual. A new set-up has been provided to allow for social distancing as well as card and cash payments are now being accepted.

Dalwood Village Shop is providing local food deliveries in the Dalwood area, for more information call 01404 881401

The Tucker’s Arms is offering a take away service for collection available on Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday lunchtimes. For more details please call 01404 881342

If you need help please do not hesitate to contact a member of the pastoral team in your village, contact details are on page 31. We are here to help!

29 THE PARISHES’ DIRECTORY

DALWOOD Kilmington Players: (Chairperson): Fair Committee: Acting chair & stall Badminton Club: Derek Gould - D Lavender - 01297 631868 bookings: Annie Williams - 01404 01404 831749 Parish Council: Parish Clerk: Adrian 881521 or 07593 648983 Bell Ringers: Tower Captain: Donald Jenkins 07800 826657 Secretary: Jill Mills - 01404 881244 Pike - 01404 881356 Post-script: (Editor): Janfryd Gordon- Parish Council: Councillor R O Community Shop: 01404 881401 Kerr - 01297 639115 Griffiths - 01404 831207 Corrydale Singers: Shelagh Fearnley Primary School & Pre-School: Parochial Church Council: Secretary: - 01404 881193 Headteacher: Rozanne Bulmer - 01404 881838 Jubilee Field & Pavilion: Booking Lee White - 01297 32762 Stockland & District Horticultural secretary: Chris Eddy - 01404 831009 Royal British Legion: Commander Society: Secretary: Pauline Goodwin - Parish Council: Kathy Laing - 01404 Stafford Seward RN OBE 01404 881199 881601 (Ret’d) - 01297 33909 Stockland & Yarcombe Pre-school: Methodist Church: Pauline Ovey - Short Mat Bowls: Ron Foster - 01297 Sarah Bilson - 01404 549606 or 07775 01297 442433 35529 701269 Mary Berry (bookings) - 01404 Table Tennis: Jenny Nickolls - 01297 Stockland C of E Primary School: 831685 639758 Headteacher: Clive Hellawell - 01404 Raft Club: Richard Seward - 01404 Tennis Club: Sue Moore - 01297 881456; PTFA: Valerie Conlon - 881343 32361; Sue Wells - 07912 272102 [email protected] Reading Room: Richard Seward - The Hitchcock Pavilion: Peter S.W.A.G: Chairperson: Jill Bellamy - 01404 881343 Huscroft - 01297 32243 01404 881641; Secretary: Jane Recreation Trust: Chair: Shelagh Village Hall: Louise Quincey Wedlock - 01404 881817 Fearnley - 01404 881193 (bookings) - 01297 32358 Tennis Club: Chairperson: Cathy Spinning group: Meet weekly, Derryman - 01404 881398 SHUTE – WHITFORD – UMBORNE Thursdays, 2-4.30pm Victory Hall: Bookings secretary: Bell Ringers: Maureen Davey - 01297 Methodist Chapel Meeting Room Annie Williams - 01404 881521 or 553195 Jane Griffiths - 01404 831207 07593 648983 Parish Council: Chairperson: Bill Stitch & Bitch (craft group): Yarcombe & Stockland Cricket Club: Marshall - 01297 551077 Meet 2nd & last Thursday Chairperson: D Patch - 01460 62196 Clerk: Carol Miltenburg - 01404 Tuckers Arms, Dalwood, 8pm YARCOMBE 831080 Mel Gosling - 01404 831481 Baptist Chapel: Secretary: Thelma Parochial Church Council: Bijan Jane Griffiths - 01404 831207 Clarke - 01404 861267 Omrani - The Corry Valley Community Land Bell Ringers: Gareth Dear - 01460 [email protected] Trust: Shelagh Fearnley - 01404 68521 Primary School: 881193 Children’s Committee: Julie Rich - Headteacher: Patrick Germscheid - Upholstery: Jane Griffiths - 01404 01404 861274 or 07967 965208 01297 33348 831207 Parish Council: Chairperson: Nick Shute Theatre & Arts Guild: Village Hall: Bookings Secretary: Randle - 01404 861648 (Chairman): Simon Ford - 01297 Helen Howarth - 01404 831771 Parochial Church Council: Secretary: 553680 Hall Treasurer: George Marshall - Rebecca Bell - 01460 234002 Women’s Institute Musbury & 01404 881442 Jubilee Hall: Debbie Carter - 07498 Whitford: Lesley McGowan Lock - Yoga: Di Magrane - 07940 120221 503316 01297 551556 KILMINGTON Tuesday Club: Lesley Sutton - 01404 Whitford Village Produce Badminton Club: Derek Gould - 861386 Association: (Hon Sec): 01404 831749 Yarcombe & District Young Farmers Christine Wyatt - 01404 830098 Baptist Chapel: Rev Darrell Holmes - Club: Roger Patch - 01404 881267 Village Hall: 01297 631638 Yarcombe Amenities Club: Lesley Joy Burgess - 01297 551416 Bell Ringers: Celia Dunsford - 01297 Sutton - 01404 861386 Umborne Hall: 33563 Yarcombe Community Handbells: Sheila Townsend - 07818 662402 Bridge Club: David & Stephanie - Secretary: Liz Freeman - 01404 Umborne Ladies Social Club: 01297 35033 861450 Ann Shepherd - 01297 553343 Cricket Club: Secretary: D Lavender - Yarcombe Flower Show: 01297 631868 STOCKLAND Press secretary: Julie Rich - 01404 Country Dancing: Gill Perkins 01297 Bell Ringers: Wendy Urquhart - 861274 or 07967 965208 32888 & Marie Thorne 01297 33906 01404 881207 ‘Maggie’s Mix’ Singing Group: Gardening Club: Secretary: Jean Book Group: Wendy Urquhart - Leader: Margaret Lane - 01404 Falconer - 01297 33708 01404 881207 861401

30 THE FIVE ALIVE MISSION COMMUNITY

LICENSED MINISTRY TEAM Parish contact: John Church - 01297 32417 David Wilsdon - 01297 34142 Sally Huscroft - 01297 32343 Priest in Charge: [email protected] Alun & Rose Evans - 01297 553585 VACANT Diana Mellows – 01297 34142 Shute Shute/Whitford - VACANT Peter Easton - 01297 553537 Licensed Readers: Parish contact: Iris Morton - 01297 551135 Gill Heighway - 01297 33951 Elisabeth Miller - 01297 32194 Bijan Omrani - 01297 639748 [email protected] Bijan Omrani - 01297 639748 [email protected] Anna Crabbe - 01297 32777 [email protected] Stockland [email protected] Stockland Gill Heighway - 01297 33951 Rozanne Bulmer - 01404 881838 Suzanne Bradbury - 01404 881530 Lay Chair of Mission [email protected] Jenny Donne Davis - 01404 861344 Community Council: Eileen Pearse - 01404 881261 Nancy Patch - 01404 881675 Martin Nunns - 01404 881313 Yarcombe Peggy Pearce - 01404 881426 Mission Community Administrator: Jean Rich - 01404 861274 Mary Walsh - 01404 881893 Rachel Hudson [email protected] Philippa Wilks - 01404 881366 email: [email protected] Geoffrey Berry - 01823 601386 Yarcombe Tel: 07568 531579 [email protected] Rosemary Abel - 01404 861774 www.fivealive.org PASTORAL TEAMS Rebecca Bell - 01460 234002 Dalwood Lin Box - 01404 861400 CHURCHWARDENS Laurie Lucas - 01404 881495 Diane Frost - 01823 601103 Dalwood Caroline Nunns - 01404 881313 Miranda Gudenian - 01404 861387 Brian Eddy - 01404 831009 Mary Harrison - 01404 831975 Maggie Lane - 01404 861401 [email protected] Peter Major - 01404 831296 Heather & Tony Newman - 01460 Michael Dods - 01404831208 Evelyn Tratt - 01404 831316 234739 [email protected] Kilmington Doreen Parris - 01460 62502 Kilmington - VACANT Barbara Woodsford - 01297 33777 Barbara Salter - 01404 861465

ADVERTISING RATES THE PARISHES’ PAPER PRICES PER MONTH INSIDE PAGES Editor IN FULL COLOUR Kate Williams Whole page £110.00 Email: [email protected] Half page 17.5 x 12cm £60.00 Tel: 07875 411538 Quarter page 12 x 8.5cm £30.00 Advertising & Business Manager/Treasurer Eighth page 8.5 x 6cm £18.00 Martin Nunns Back page 10% extra Email: [email protected] 12 Months Discount 20% Tel: 01404 881313 6 Months Discount 10% Non-commercial (charities, fundraising events) Parish correspondents: Dalwood: Michael Dods – [email protected] 50% DISCOUNT Kilmington: Michael Tyler - [email protected] All adverts to be sent to Martin Nunns using the Shute/Whitford: Bijan Omrani - email address below in Microsoft Word or PDF format [email protected] Please submit quarter page adverts in portrait format Stockland: Gill Metcalf - [email protected] and half page adverts in landscape format Yarcombe: Lesley Sutton – [email protected] Payment must be made before adverts can be included

Cheques made payable to The Parishes’ Paper and sent to: Distribution Manager Martin Nunns, Popehayne Farm, Stockland, Honiton, Sue Drew - 01404 831365 Devon EX14 9ET Tel: 01404 881313 Parish Distribution Contacts Email: [email protected] Dalwood: Susan Hunnisett – 01404 881268 Or pay by BACS (details on request) Kilmington: Alun Evans – 01297 553585 Shute/Whitford: Betty Harris – 01297 34199 We are grateful to our advertisers for their Stockland: Mary Walsh – 01404 881893 continued support which ensures The Parishes’ Yarcombe: Mary Smith – 01404 861541 Paper continues to serve the community.

DEADLINE FOR THE OCTOBER ISSUE IS SEPTEMBER 12th It would be much appreciated if contributions could be received as early as possible. Thank you.

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