Contents Okehampton U3A page 2 Riverside Stores page 3 Short Mat Bowls Club page 4 Murdered to Death page 5 White Hart pages 7-8 Bridestowe PC report page 9 The Military in Bridestowe pages 14-15 Ram Roast page 18 Sourton Round Up pages 20 - 21 Leafy Lanes Walk page 21 Freecycle page 26 Garden Club report page 28 Joint Churches pages 33-34 Church Archive page 34-35 Forthcoming events page 40 June 2015 Issue 155 The Okehampton U3A meeting on 25th June 2015 will feature “Hearing Dogs for Deaf People”. The speaker will be Bryan Hollingsworth who is a nominated speaker from “Hearing Dogs for Deaf People”. He will be giving a 45mins talk including a slide presentation and with time for questions and answers tell everybody how the organisation works and more importantly how these trained dogs can improve a deaf person’s life. He may bring along a dog to help demonstrate the work they do. This should be most interesting and indicate the value of the charity. The meeting starts at 2.30 in the Ockment Centre, North Street, Okehampton, EX20 1AR. (The Centre is not far from Waitrose car park, cross through Lidl’s car park, over the bridge and turn right, look out for the U3A banner). Okehampton U3A are always happy to welcome new or prospective members, who will receive a warm, relaxed welcome, as will suggestions for new interest groups. The only requirement is that members are not in full time employment. More can be unearthed at www.u3a-okehampton.org.uk; otherwise please contact either U3A Secretary, Ann Mary Ware, telephone 01363 82225, email [email protected] or Membership Secretary Sheila Johnson, via email [email protected]. If you would rather simply turn up and introduce yourself on 25th, that’s fine too. After each talk there is always a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits – even a chance to win a raffle prize. Suggested donations at the door are £1.00.
BaSE Page 2 BaSE Page 3 Short Mat Bowls Club This coming autumn the club will have been in existence for 20 years. We started in October 1995 in the old Parish Hall in Tanyard Court as a result of a village appraisal initiative. We were just called Bridestowe Short Mat Bowls Club. When the old hall was no longer in use and before the present village hall was built we played for years in Sourton Parish Hall. Thus we became Bridestowe & Sourton Short Mat Bowls Club. Gradually over the years we developed into a club with a written constitution and became affiliated to Devon County Short Mat Bowls Association. This gave us the registration to play other clubs and we joined the Merton Charity League playing in the Winter Afternoon Triples League Division Two for about 5 years. At the end of this winter season we have WON our 1st piece of silverware! We were Runner’s up in Division Two and Alan Neild our Fixture’s Secretary collected a Shield which we have for a year and a cup which we keep from Merton at the Leagues’ Final night earlier in April. On Tuesday 21st April at our usual afternoon meeting we had a formal presentation and photograph taken to mark the occasion. The club is very proud of this achievement and give thanks to Alan and his team. Our newly elected club chairman Brenda Johnston presented the Trophies to Rod Summersby (captain), Alan Neild, David Fraser and Frank Hewer. The achievement is a good start for our 20th anniversary year and we hope to have ‘a bit of a do’ by the way of an open day later on and will keep you all informed thro’ BaSE. Please contact June Hewer for any further information about the club ordaining the club.
Lifton Singers
There was a recent survey which asked people what they regretted not having done. Replies were the sort of thing you’d expect. They wished they’d learned a foreign language or travelled to a distant place. Many wished they’d learned to play a musical instrument but the biggest number regretted not learning to sing. Could you be one of the frustrated singers? If so, now is the time to put that right by joining Lifton Singers! We sing for sheer enjoyment - and we all like to enjoy life. Practices are on Wednesday evenings from 7.30 to 9.30 at Liftondown Methodist Church. We don’t usually meet on the second Wednesday. So, do get in touch and end your regrets. Contact details are below. We’ve got a couple of engagements for early July - more details next month.
Tom Moore, Administrator, Lifton Singers. 01566 778993 or 07957 274794. BaSE Page 4 Red Spider Company
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BaSE Page 5 A polite ask to all drivers...... I have noticed over the last couple of months that the speed of some vehicles coming down Pool Hill into the village of Bridestowe appears to be faster than the 30mph speed limit. Please could everyone watch their speed as they enter the village; it would be horrific if one of children was involved in an accident. Thank you! Jade Oliver
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Sourton Parish Council Sourton Parish Council are seeking to co-opt two new councillors. If you are interested in your parish and would like to take part in decisions that affect it, becoming a parish councillor may be for you! Please apply in writing by 30th June to: Melanie Leonard, Clerk to Sourton Parish Council, Beara, Bridestowe, Okehampton EX20 4EX. Tel. 01837 861230. Email [email protected]
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BaSE Page 6 NEWS FROM ROSEANNE, JANE AND BILLY AT THE WHITE HART It is incredible to think we have been in the pub for two years now – on June 20th! The time has just flown by, with so much happening. In fact April went so fast I missed the deadline for BaSE entries for the May edition – sorry about that! May has been a glorious month, I must admit that it’s one of my favourite times of the year with all the blossom and fresh green leaves on the trees, swallows home and silaging begun, once June has arrived we will be well on our way to the longest day of the year – but what a joyous time to be living in the beautiful Devon countryside. Perfect for a chilled glass of cider or real ale down here with us. Baskerville Beast; a rich dark ale from Dartmoor brewery and Farmhouse still draught cider from Cornish Orchards are two very popular premium beverages we have on offer at the moment – well worth a try; you won’t be disappointed! We had lots of positive comments about the sound of fairground organ music wafting through the village at the beginning of May – this was courtesy of Dingles Heritage Centre down at Lifton. They kindly brought one of their organs up to us which played outside, plus a smaller manual organ that was played inside. Such nostalgic and happy music. If ever you are looking for a place to visit Dingles is highly recommended for all ages!! Our Tuesday Poker nights are a very sociable event – new players are still welcome to come and join in; both seasoned and beginner players. Only £5 to play, sign up by 7.45pm and have some fun. You are more than welcome to come and watch a game if you’re not sure what it’s all about. Chris Lowe has settled in well to his role as Quiz Master – the joker has added an interesting twist to proceedings; a good opportunity to double your points on a round of your choice. Continued thanks to you Chris. June’s quiz is on Wednesday 10th June in aid of Bridestowe Cub Scouts. It would be great to see this being well supported - our local charities depend on the support of their community and what better way than a good old fashioned pub quiz night. 8pm start. Sunday the 24th May, Whit Sunday, was the day of Annie’s Christening ~what a very special day that was. The service in St. Bridget’s Church, lead by Rev.Adrian Brooks, was delightful. I hadn’t realised that Whit Sunday was formally known as White Sunday and traditionally the day for people to be baptised into the church. A very appropriate day for Annie to be Christened: Annie Olivia Rose Easterbrook. Annie is now over 7 months old! The White Hart was the perfect venue for the post christening refreshment - a really relaxed and enjoyable time! Huge thanks to our staff who did themselves proud. We have a great team at the moment, who work hard to make the pub such a pleasant place to be, and great food to eat aswell of course! BaSE Page 7 To mark our 2nd anniversary we are having a superb Rockabilly band in - The Sugar Bullets. They are hugely popular in the rockabilly world and definitely worth coming to see. Music starts 8.30 so hope you can make it! Looking ahead to July – Saturday 11th July – when the amazing Glen Johnson will be back with his highly entertaining one man band performance. He has to be seen and heard to be believed. Be sure to save the date! To round off the end of May we have live music on Friday, yes Friday, 29th May 8.30pm. A Launceston band called Rudh, who play loud and lively rock music – including AC/DC covers. I for one can’t wait!
Putting the world to rights with a neighbour over the garden gate, we were talking ‘horse’ (as opposed to the usual bull! ). All horse owners are self proclaimed experts and we love to share our equine knowledge at every opportunity, whether our interlocutor is interested or even knows more than we do, is immaterial. On this occasion my non-horsey neighbour had observed how our ponies take it in turns to lie down, one resting while the other remains standing on sentry duty. Of course horses are herd animals and the preservation of the herd takes precedence over the individual, although the two are not mutually exclusive. Monty Roberts, the famous horse whisperer, wrote a book about his observations of equine behaviour, called “Horse Sense for People.” In it he describes how we can learn from horses in order to improve the way we behave in social groups as humans, obviously excluding things like table manners etc. This month we saw the election of a new Parish Council, it is heartening to know that in this age of individualism there are still people willing to give up their time for the benefit of others. Sitting on councils and committees can be a thankless task, setting yourself up as a target for criticism when things go wrong but rarely getting thanks when it goes right. But it is these sorts of bodies of people that make a community what it is, Parish Council, Ram Roast committee, Parish Hall committee, WI’s, Scouts, Churches, Garden Club, Cricket Club .....et al., all rely on individuals giving up their free time for the benefit of others. It’s not all sacrifice however, ask any of these good folk and they will probably tell you service has its rewards too. Anyway, back to observing nature, and I’ve just seen a jackdaw pull up one of my broad bean plants...mmm! Adrian Brook
Live music at The Wharf, Tavistock Larry Miller Saturday June 6th at 8pm Blues/Rock | Seated+Standing When he was just seven years old, Larry Miller, the youngest son of a highly artistic and musical family, was attracted to playing the guitar. The skill of the late Rory Gallagher as well as other icons resulted in his concentrating solely on the guitar as he developed his own rock and blues style. Larry gained valuable experience when spending time with seasoned professionals, playing gigs all over the south of England. In those early days, he concentrated on numbers by Freddie King and Peter Green. It was not long before Larry had formed his own BaSE Page 8 band revelling in the chance to play his own songs in his own unique way. A plethora of nation- wide live work soon came along, including a barn-storming set at the Reading Festival. During his much acclaimed career, Larry has played alongside musical ‘greats’ such as Ian Gillan, the Climax Blues Band and Walter Trout. If you are into the Blues and Rock scene this is an evening not to be missed. The bar and barbecue are open from 7pm. Tickets £14 (£12 in advance)
Bridestowe Parish Council Meeting Report
Following the recent election, the first meeting of the new Bridestowe Parish Council was held on 13th May in the Methodist Hall. There were two new councillors elected and a warm welcome was offered to both Kris Atherley-Hewings and Bill Thirtle. Caroline Mott, was elected as chair and Alison Young as vice-chair. The council expressed their thanks to the two”retiring” parish councillors, Rex Haythornthwaite and Dean James for their service to the community over many years. The council confirmed their intention to purchase a defibrillator if grants could be acquired. It has been proposed that the old telephone box on the village green be used to house the defibrillator. British Telecom has offered the telephone box to the council for the nominal sum of £1 and has agreed to continue to pay for the electricity supply. A new plaque is to be placed on the village green which will mark Bridestowe’s involvement in the stationing of allied servicemen during WW2. This project is being undertaken by a few residents who remember these times and are raising funds to purchase the plaque. The parish council are to support the project with a grant. Further details of the history behind the project are described elsewhere in BaSE. A member of the public raised the issue of dog owners not “picking-up” after fouling by their dogs in the village. A discussion followed whereby the council explained how this was a persistent problem and they have done as much as they could to encourage dog owners to clean up after their dogs. Alison Young regularly puts a similar request in this newsletter but this is seemingly ignored by a few persistent offenders. WDBC offer a dog warden service but this is prohibitively expensive. A number of councillors felt that until someone who has who has witnessed dog fouling, has the courage to stand up in court and a fine is subsequently imposed, then there is little effective action the PC can take. A parish noticeboard is to be put in the new bus shelter opposite the garage on the old A30. Hopefully this will prevent notices being pinned to the walls of the shelter. The new tenant at New Standen Farm has very kindly agreed to continue to store the sand and sand bags that are available to residents for flood prevention. The children’s play equipment in the Sporting Green is safety checked by RoSPA annually and a recent report met the required safety standards. If any resident wishes to raise matters with the parish council there is an allocation of twenty minutes before each parish council meeting for the public to speak Further details of matters discussed at Bridestowe Parish Council meetings are always available from the minutes, displayed in the bus shelter in the village centre or on the Bridestowe web site at www.bridestowe.org.uk The minutes from the last 12 months’ meetings can be found here.
Advance notice: The next Bridestowe Parish Council meeting is to be held on Wednesday July 8th at 7.30 pm in the Methodist Hall. BaSE Page 9 Preschool & Out of school clubs
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BaSE Page 10 Kevin Ball, your Devon County Councillor Contact details. Address: 74 North Street Okehampton EX20 1BD Mobile: 07870 377879 Email: [email protected] Kevin welcomes communication from constituents which can be made by any of the means shown above.
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BaSE Page 12 John Hockridge, one of your West Devon Borough Councillors 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 BaSE Page 13 The Military at Bridestowe – Second World War
Although a few men had been called up at the beginning of hostilities the war hadn’t impinged too much on Bridestowe until the aftermath of the evacuation from Dunkirk at the beginning of June 1940. In the chaos that ensued men from various units were landed at ports all along the south coast. Various places were chosen as centres for regiments to gather together the remnants of their men. Bridestowe was chosen as the place where the Middlesex Regiment gathered. At least three Battalions had been in France and the survivors straggled in over the next few days. The men came straight from the field of battle and desperately needed clothing, feeding and somewhere to rest. Buildings like the Parish Hall, the Cricket Pavilion and the Reading Room were commandeered and fitted with bunks. A cookhouse was built adjacent to the Chapel School Room and showers were fitted in the Chapel Garages. Eventually a nucleus of each battalion moved to more permanent quarters at Corfe Castle, Poole and Holyhead. Searchlights were installed at Little Cranford and at Close Hill to help combat the threat, especially to Plymouth, from German bombers. As the threat of immediate invasion receded the army had to be rebuilt with the eventual aim of returning to mainland Europe. New, extra facilities were needed and an Infantry Training Camp was built at Leawood, a Military Hospital established at Millaton and an Ordnance Depot centred on Bridestowe Station. Three fields along Station Road from Leawood Lodge to Ashleigh were transformed from meadowland into a hutted camp, Millaton House along with extra temporary buildings became a hospital staffed by the R.A.M.C. A new, ramped entrance was constructed into the Blackabroom field next to the station and this hutted camp was home to the R.A.O.C. Every space sheltered by trees between the Fox and Hounds and the top of Beara Hill became a vast ammunition dump, the boxes covered by mini corrugated shelters. Among units stationed at Leawood were the Warwickshire Regiment, the Lancashire Fusiliers and the Welsh Guards. Traffic through the village increased dramatically. The unstable, tracked bren gun carriers were a constant source of noise and excitement to young children. When the United States entered the war and G.Is. began arriving in this country, British troops moved east, because they would eventually embark to attack the eastern beaches in Normandy, leaving the west country to the Americans. The 116th Infantry Regiment sailed to this country aboard the Queen Mary. The 2nd Battalion, comprising E,F,G and H Companies arrived at Leawood in early 1943. They trained initially on Dartmoor, which most hated, then at Woolacombe for the amphibious landings. Although the Americans had more money and more food than the locals they were generally welcomed, especially by the publicans and some farmers who prospered by their custom. Women often did washing and ironing for the officers. Children were particularly glad because it was a custom for troops to throw chewing gum and sweets from the trucks as they passed by. At Christmas 1943 the village children were invited to a party at the camp where the amount and variety of food and fruit available was amazing to us who were used to rationing. Locals were invited to attend concerts for the troops in the Parish Hall. The most notable performers were Bob Hope and Frances Langford who appeared on 14th July 1943. Unsubstantiated rumours also mentioned a meeting in the village BaSE Page 14 between Montgomery and Eisenhower. Millaton became an American manned hospital. Soldiers could sometimes be seen playing baseball on the cricket field. The ammunition dumps were maintained and guarded by U.S.troops, mainly black soldiers. The Americans also had a rudimentary airstrip beside the A30 at Stone where small reconnaissance planes, which we called flying jeeps, took off and landed. They were probably Taylorcraft Grasshoppers. Most Americans, whether driving Jeeps, lorries or half-tracks seemed to be intent on breaking some imaginary speed record. One such speeding tank transporter coming from Cornwall entered the blacked out village at night, failed to negotiate the old hump-back bridge, glanced along the cottages on the right before crossing the road and demolishing part of a cottage and the archway into the churchyard. Such was the machinery available to the Americans that the road was soon reopened, although it was several years before the arch was re-instated. An open roadp was vital because by this time convoys of tanks in particular were making their way to embarkation points in Cornwall. When one broke down outside the Retreat engineers were soon on hand to crane out the defective engine and replace it with a completely new one. The Infantry left Bridestowe on 15th April 1944 in preparation for D Day. On 6th June E,F and G companies were in the first wave of landings on Omaha Beach and took heavy casualties. For a while Leawood was empty, but soon a barbed wire compound was built in the top field which was occupied by Italian prisoners of war. Some time after D Day they were replaced by German soldiers. The camp only held low risk prisoners. Many worked on local farms during the week. On Sunday afternoons they were allowed to take a circular walk through the lanes, accompanied by a single armed soldier, which usually included a stop on West Bridge to watch the world go by. Some were talented artists and craftsmen. The interior of huts were often decorated with beautiful murals and inside the compound several exquisite wooden models stood close to the barbed wire. At Christmas 1944 every child in the village received a wooden toy made by the prisoners. After the American troops left the village the hospital and the ordnance depot became redundant. Millaton returned to the Carringtons although they never lived there again. Apart from a couple huts left for the farmer’s use the site at Blackabroom was returned to meadow. Most of the huts at Leawood were auctioned off, but because of the amount of roads, drainage and concrete hut bases the site was left derelict. It was suggested as a suitable place to build houses, but in the event was eventually planted with conifers. After the passing of seventy years little remains to be seen of those six momentous years. The main entrance to the camp is still there opposite Standon lane. The guardroom was on the right, the lorry park and workshops on the left. The ramp into the Ordnance camp below the station is still there, now a field entrance. When you next park your car to walk the Granite Way look at all those gaps in the hedges on both sides of the road. They were once entrances to the dumps of ammunition. Howard Barkell March 2015
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RAM ROAST 2015 on Saturday 1st August on the Sporting Green from 1.30pm - 5pm Yes, our thoughts turn to the Ram Roast once again. You know summer wouldn’t be the same without it. The Punch and Judy show should entertain the children and there will be a variety of stalls where you can fritter your money Boiler Maintenance and of course there will be plenty to eat and drink. The OFTEC REGISTERED raffle includes 3 cash prizes this year so, unusually, you C8240 may end the day better off than when you started! The Ram Roast raises vital funds for Bridestowe Village Hall Call: 01822 610 668 and what is equally important it allows us all to get together for a bit of fun. Mobile: 07832 024 948 If you want to book a stall and haven’t been contacted by Email:[email protected] David Fraser then please give him a ring - 861814 If you have a suggestion on what to include or you’re FOR SERVICING AND happy to lend a hand, then please come along to a meeting BREAKDOWN OF OIL on Monday 22nd June in the White Hart. BOILERS Janet Rattenbury (861669) and Ali Young (861157) are • Competitive rates the points of contact for this annual jamboree. • Friendly, tidy and efficient • Call now for a quote
BaSE Page 18 BaSE Page 19 SOURTON ROUND UP JUNE 2015
W.I. On Tuesday 19th Sourton WI held their Annual Meeting. All the officers remain in the same posts. The President read out the report of the group meeting, as she was standing in for the group secretary who was unable to be there; she also stood in for Bridestowe W.I with the vote of thanks. Details were finalised for next month’s meeting on the 9th June which will take the form of a garden party and will celebrate our W.I.’s centenary. All the members are looking forward to dressing up in posh frocks and hats! In July the monthly quiz at the White Hart Bridestowe will be in aid of the WI. and on Sunday 2nd August, cream teas will be served at the parish hall, in aid of the W.I. and Sourton Open Produce Show. The Produce show is on Saturday August 15th. All details from Geraldine Jury on 01837 861 414. Thanks to the Sourton ladies who entered in the competitions - Dene Loxton came second with her rose made out of cold porcelain.
Cream Teas We hope to serve cream teas in aid of the church in the Parish Hall on the afternoons of 9th and 16th August. On 23rd August the proceeds will be split between the Devon Historic Churches Trust as well as our own church. It would be lovely if we can get together a team of waitresses and cooks to make this possible. If you feel you can help in any way please let us know. We are not necessarily looking for experienced waitresses and perfect cooks – just someone with a friendly smile who is willing to “muck in” in the kitchen or bring a cake or scones on any of the days. If you think you might be able to help please ring or email Jenny ([email protected] or tel: 01822 820391) or Ruth ([email protected] or tel: 01837 861470). It’s a great way to reach out to the local community and also the tourists visiting the area, as well as raising much needed funds for our lovely church.
Thomas Lavis (Mike) A service, conducted by Rev. Adrian Brook, to celebrate the life of Mike Lavis was held in Sourton Church on 15th May, followed by internment in the churchyard. The church was filled with family and friends showing the love and esteem in which he was held. He was a local boy who enjoyed the companionship of an older brother and sister in his childhood and attended first Bridestowe School and then Okehampton Comprehensive College. He did National Service and then served a plumbing apprenticeship. He played cricket for Bridestowe and was a bellringer. He married Cynthia in 1956 and after the birth of their daughter Vanessa and son Christopher, Cynthia retired from teaching at Bridestowe to bring up their family. Mike was a special constable, an active member of Okehampton and District Lions Club and supported Okehampton Show. He loved the outdoor life and appreciated all forms of nature. For many years he lived happily with his family at Thorn Court, Sourton the marital home he organised to build. Our love and prayers are with Vanessa, Christopher, Martin and Kate and all the family.
BaSE Page 20 Poppy Horn We are looking forward to welcoming to Sourton Church on 24th May at 2.30 pm the family and friends of Abi and Andrew Horn for the christening of their baby daughter Poppy. The service will be taken by Rev. Adrian Brook. Poppy lives at Lake with her parents Andrew and Abi, her brother Jamie and sister Millie. She is fortunate that her grandparents are local and will be able to see her and guide her a great deal. Marcia and Gerald live nearby at Coombe Farm and Kate and Adrian are at Belstone. We pray that God will bless their home with much happiness.
Sourton Hall Lottery - May 1st 77 Mark Fogerty 2nd 100 Anita Sutcliffe 3rd 15 Rosie Fishleigh Thank you very much for helping Sourton Hall by supporting the lottery. If you want to join please telephone Alison Horn on 861223. There are still some numbers free.
Church Services in June 7th 8 am Holy Communion – Rev. Adrian Brook 14th 11 am Morning Prayer – Maurie Webber 21st 11 am Holy Communion – Rev. Adrian Brook 28th 11 am Morning Prayer – Lay Worship Leaders
Future Dates August 15th Sourton Produce Show Rose Dashper
Seventh Annual Leafy Lanes Walk On Sunday 17th May over 200 people took part in the annual PLYMOUTH ONCOLOGY OUTPATIENTS AND CH EMOTHERAPY Leafy Lanes Walk organised by Pals of Plymouth Oncology Outpatients and Chemotherapy (POOCH), which encourages people to enjoy Lydford and Bridestowe’s countryside at its best. This year’s special guest was Amy Feast and the official starter was Hazel Coward. Once more Hannah and Carol Whitely sold cakes, raising £182 from their stall.
So far this year’s walk has raised over £1,500 and David Hocking, the organiser and co-founder of Pals of POOCH, hopes this figure will top £2,000 when all the sponsorship monies are collected. All money raised by POOCH goes directly to Derriford Hospital’s radiotherapy and chemotherapy departments to buy specialist equipment. David’s thanks go to everyone who joined the walk and for the generous donations from those who could not attend. David’s thanks also go to all the volunteers who helped out and made such an enjoyable event possible. BaSE Page 21 Lunar cycle for June Kris Atherley-Hewings at Riverside Full moon 2nd Stores is your New moon 16th Neighbourhood First quarter 24th Watch Co-ordinator. Last quarter 9th 861321
The Book Club will be meeting on Thursday 4th June at 7.30pm at Sheila’s 15, Trescote Way. We will be discussing the book we’ve all been reading, A Casual Vacancy by J.K. Rowling. Do remember, if you didn’t enjoy the book choice, come armed with a book you would recommend. Refreshments are served and it’s all quite jolly.
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The Over 60’s Luncheon Club meets on Tuesday, 9th June. Meet at 12 noon with lunch at 12.30. Please do let us know if you are unable to come. Jenny Reynolds 861678 or Ruth Maddaford 861402.
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BaSE Page 23 Bridestowe WI report for May 2015
May has been a very busy month for Bridestowe WI. On 18th May, 30 members of Bude WI were entertained by Bridestowe to a very substantial tea, which was much appreciated by all the visitors. On 20th May, the speaker at our monthly meeting was Rachael Dunn, a Chiropractor, who practices at the “County Chiropractic Family Care” based at Marsh Barton Exeter, and at The Gym, Braunton North Devon. Rachael spoke about the “seven habits for highly healthy people” and everyone enjoyed taking the exercises she set. It was a highly entertaining and instructional evening! On the 17th June, a visit to the Sculpture Garden at Bradstone, near Lamerton has been planned. Our day includes a private visit to the house, Baby & which was built by the Bidlake family in 1540. Toddler Group Meet outside Bridestowe School at 1:30 pm. New members and visitors always welcome.
PIANO LESSONS Bridestowe Village Hall Tuesday mornings term time STELLA SEARSON LRAM. 9.30am-11.30 ARCM. Run by Treetops staff team
Professional, private piano tuition Termly timetable of themed sessions from beginners to diploma level. Adults welcome Come and join us!
‘Staddlestones’ Messy Play Singing Thorndon Thorndon Cross Story sacks Bouncy castle Nr Okehampton Devon Toys galore including slides EX20 4NG www.treetopschildcare.co.uk Tel: 01837 861661 Tel 01837 861761 Email: [email protected] [email protected] BaSE Page 24 The multi award winning Contemporary Craft Festival Contemporary Craft returns to Bovey Tracey once more in June. The highly Festival acclaimed festival, which has picked up three prestigious Friday 5th - Sunday awards this year, presents 200 diverse and talented makers 7th June. of contemporary craft selling directly to 10,000 visitors. Makers include award-winning silversmiths, potters, Time: 10:00 - 17:00 furniture makers, textile artists, print & paper artists, glassmakers and jewellers. The 2015 programme is brimming with workshops, demonstrations, exhibitions, One Year On & Hothouse presentations, craft curiosities, children’s activities and entertainment, street theatre, festival food and live music. New features for 2015 include the Textile Tipi, held in association with Plymouth College of Art, with hands on craft activities. The Curiovan is a mobile gallery and museum showcasing the natural world and art inspired by it. Also new is ONE HUT FULL, a multi-sensory experience, immersing visitors in the work of hill farming on Dartmoor, presented in a beautifully made shepherds hut. It’s a weekend not to be missed. Activities may change, please see website for latest news!
Location: The Contemporary Craft Festival, Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, Charge: Adult daily ticket £8, concession £7. Adult weekend ticket £15, concessions £13, Accompanied Under 14s FREE For full details and how to book a workshop log onto www.craftsatboveytracey.co.uk or email One of the many stalls [email protected]
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01822 618282 BaSE Page 25 Lewdown Produce market on Saturday 6th June 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.
Bridestowe and Sourton’s Freecycle scheme OFFERED: “Amplicom” Mobile phone with desk top charging cradle, big buttons, instruction booklet in big letter format, no SIM card OFFERED: Tefal steamer, 3 tier OFFERED: large oil-filled radiator OFFERED: sleeping bag - zip on 3 sides OFFERED: cream draining board drainer, brand new, too big - 48cm x 38cm Interested in any of the above contact 861157 OFFERED: A shower quadrant and tray 900mm ( 4mm glass) in full working order needs cleaning and reassembling. Free but needs collection. Higbees 01837 861194.
OFFERED: horse manure in bags 07733322716 or 01837 861696 to arrange collection. If you want to offer or request something then send details to me through the usual channels - phone, mail or email. Alison Young 861157 BaSE Page 26 Thank you on 2 counts Many thanks to those who voted for me in the recent elections. I received some very kind comments especially from those who don’t share my political viewpoint! On a different subject many thanks to the kind man who furnished me with a portable duck pond within 48 hours of BaSE going out. I had put a request in the Freecycle section and it was delivered to the door while I was out so I couldn’t thank him personally. Our resident mallards use it daily. Alison Young
BaSE Page 27 Bridestowe Garden Club
Garden Club report May 2015
The summer visits have now started with our first to Ince Castle on the edge of the river Lynher. It was a lovely afternoon when the gardens were also opened for the National Garden Scheme. The garden club members walked through the woods with the camellias and enjoyed the mixed borders in the formal areas. In all the area was approximately five acres and the afternoon was completed with delicious cakes and a cup of tea! Our next visit is on the 18th June at 7.00pm at Bowdens Hostas, Cleave House Sticklepath EX20 2NL, where the national hosta collection is on display. Bowdens are also renowned for their ferns and bamboo. All are welcome with club members enjoying the discounted £3.00 per head and non members asked to pay £5.00.
Note in your diaries the next visits: Thursday 2nd July 7.00pm Coombe Trenchard Lewdown Sunday 2nd August 2.00pm Long Ridge Lydford Bridestowe Show 18th July 2015 (Village Hall 2.00pm) The weeks rush on and the show is almost upon us - the schedule will be out in the July issue of BaSE - there will be the usual veg and flowers, plus the cake, chutneys, jams and cordials. We are hoping for great things from the children’s’ classes and don’t forget the family class - My Family in Vegetables! Do put the date on your calendar! We look forward to seeing you.
Bridestowe 49 Club in aid of the Village Hall
Here are last month’s winners. Date Number Name Amount 25/4 47 Angela Elkins £20 2/5 36 Lillian Luxton £20 9/5 18 BVH £20 16/5 17 Phil Rattenbury £20 23/5 25 BVH £20
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BaSE Page 31 Fundraising Race Night Friday 19th June 2015 8pm The London Inn Okehampton
Local Thai Boxer, Chantelle Tippett, aged 13, has been selected for Team GB once again this year. This event is to raise funds to get her to Thailand to participate in the IFMA Royal World Cup in August. Last year she achieved a silver medal in the World Games in Malaysia.
If you are interested in sponsoring one of the races, please contact Lisa Tippett on 07879514061 or pop into Bridestowe Primary School after 3.15pm Email:[email protected]
BaSE Page 32 JOINT CHURCHES REPORT Dates for June Sunday 7th June 11am Joint Service at the Methodist Church led by Rev Iris Bray.It will be Café Church Sunday 14th June 9.30 Service of Holy Communion at St Bridget’s Church 11am Methodist Service at Broadley Sunday 21st June 9.30 Service of Morning Prayer at St Bridget’s 11am Methodist Church Service led by Bridestowe Worship Group Sunday 28th June 10.30 Shared Communion Service venue to be arranged 11am Methodist Church Service L.A.
It has been a very busy time for the churches. There have been three Baptisms at St Bridget’s and there will be two weddings in June. How lovely to have so many family events taking place in our church. We send our best wishes to all the families concerned. The weather dawned bright on Saturday 23rd May for the annual Plant Sale, and all stalls were well patronised. Many people stayed for coffee and biscuits and then had a further visit to buy more plants. Many thanks to all who helped and attended.(More details below) On Sunday 14th June we will be holding a NEPAL EARTHQUAKE FUNDRAISER. All the details are on the front page of BaSE. Family Games Evenings: The Methodist Church continues to hold Family Games evenings on the 1st and 4th Wednesdays at 7 to 9.30pm. The cost is £2 for adults and £1 for children – who must be accompanied by and adult. You can play Badminton, Pool, Table Tennis and Board Games too. The Walk and Talk continues – Short Walk 16th June 10.30am – Long Walk 23rd June 10.30am. Come and join us. ------Adrian adds... Many thanks to the Friends of St. Bridgets who turned out en masse one Saturday morning to clear the gullies around the Church. They did a fantastic job, fuelled by coffee and cake they not only got right around the church but managed to edge the paths and clear one of the old table top tombs of overgrowth as well. To add enterprise to hard work they sold some tea and cake to the visiting bell ringers! The plant sale at Leawood was held on a lovely morning and raised over £500. Apart from being an excellent sale it was also a great social occasion. Many thanks to the Coward family and Mrs Camaldy-Hamlyn for hosting the event. A wonderful family occassion was the Christening of Annie Easterbrook, appropriately on Whit Sunday. Annie wore a beautiful Christening gown made by her Great-Grandmother. There were seven members of Annie’s family at the service who had been Christened in the same gown. At the last LEP meeting we discussed the Youth Club which is now running again until July when we break for summer. And Jenny adds... Plant Sale We had a gorgeous, sunny morning for St. Bridget’s Plant Sale at Leawood on Saturday. People gave us a wonderful variety of plants – flowers, vegetables, shrubs, etc. - and we raised over £553 which will be shared between St. Bridget’s and The Childrens’ BaSE Page 33 Society. We are most grateful, as always, to the Coward family and Mrs. Calmady-Hamlyn for hosting this event and to everyone who contributed in any way. The plants remaining unsold were passed on to two other good causes so nothing was wasted. Jenny Reynolds
Church Archive 1 Adrian has recently unearthed a pile of old church magazines and has passed them on to me as inspiration for a possible occasional series of archive articles. The oldest date from 1964 which is a good place to start, because that was an important year for the parishes of Lydford, Bridestowe and Sourton. All three were in the throes of an interregnum, but big changes were afoot. The Church of England had belatedly realised that it no longer had the manpower, nor could afford to keep a priest in every parish. When Henry Kent Kingdon was appointed Rector of Bridestowe from St. Bartholomew’s in Plymouth in 1951 he initially set about restoring the church which had received little attention since before the war, banished ladies from the choir and introduced children instead, ran a youth club in the Rectory (now Springfield), played cricket for the village team and learned how to drive a car. Such enthusiasm didn’t last and diminished even further when he had to take on Sourton as well. Bridestowe rectory was sold and initially turned into flats, and in future the incumbent lived at Sourton Vicarage, a slightly smaller and more modern house which had been built largely by the efforts of Sourton parishioners themselves. When Revd. Kingdon left for pastures new in north Devon in 1957 he was replaced by Alexander Hunter. It was during his incumbency that death watch beetle was discovered in the roof of Bridestowe church and the present metal structure replaced the slated roof. Although out of character that was all that could be afforded at the time and saved the building from closure. It involved taking out a huge loan which took several years to repay. It was in 1959 that the lime trees along the path at Bridestowe were found to be unsafe and felled. It is surmised that they may have been planted as a sign of support for William of Orange after he landed at Brixham in 1688. Apparently the limetree was an emblem of the house of Orange. It was when Alexander Hunter left in September 1963 that the Interregnum referred to in that first magazine started. Church services at Bridestowe were taken by Revd. Evans from Lydford, who only had one parish to look after, and various readers, including Clifford Hancock who lived at Longridge. When Frank Evans left things began to change. At a meeting with the Archdeacon of Totnes and the Rural Dean in April 1964 a plan was presented which envisaged an eventual group of ten or more country parishes. As a start the parishes of Lydford, Bridestowe and Sourton would join together. The Priest in Charge would live at Lydford, the Vicarage at Sourton would be disposed of and a new curate’s house would be built at Bridestowe. Although none of the parishes was in favour, especially Sourton who was told that the proceeds from the sale of the Vicarage, largely built with local money and labour would not be returned to the parish, the scheme went ahead. As the Editor commented, parishioners were left with the thought – is this the beginning of the end, or is it to be the start of a Christian revival? In the London Gazette of November 1964 it was announced that Revd. B.J.S. Watkins had been appointed as Priest–in-Charge of Lydford with Bridestowe and Sourton. He had been born in Plymouth before the turn of the century, had served in the First World War and after ordination had spent much of his ministry in Nigeria eventually as Principal of the C.M.S. College at Akwa. Shortly after his marriage and the birth of Elizabeth the family BaSE Page 34 returned to this country and he continued his ministry as Vicar of Kenwyn in the Truro Diocese, his wife’s home county. At the time of his appointment he was already past retiring age and his wife was not in good health, but they had a romantic attachment to Lydford. He wrote how they both knew Lydford and the moors well, but it was at Moorside that they first met. He was a true Christian gentleman, but not necessarily prepared for the rigours of setting up a new team, especially challenging the diocese over deficiencies in the siting and design of the new curate’s house at Bridestowe. The curate’s house was built, the suggested name of St. Bridget’s House was adopted and Jim Cotter and his wife arrived in 1967 as the first residents. Jim had taken early retirement from a career in banking and came straight from ordinand training, as a deacon. The editor might well have also asked is this the beginning of a period of stability and a chance to develop the team? But he probably wisely knew better than to pose the question. Howard Barkell
What is Rhôs pastures? Rhôs pastures are enclosed species-rich purple moor-grass and rush pastures. On Dartmoor they are found in valley systems away from the open moor, usually in a mosaic together with wet woodland, other species-rich grasslands and oakwood. Dartmoor has 1,200 hectares of this habitat, representing 20% of the English resource The most distinctive plants of this habitat on Dartmoor are the meadow thistle, devil’s-bit scabious, heath spotted orchid and saw- wort, all colourful plants. They grow in amongst either purple moor- grass or sharp-flowered rush and there may be some creeping willow present. Other plants that can be found include ivy-leaved bellflower, lesser spearwort, marsh thistle, sneezewort, greater bird’s foot trefoil and marsh violet. Rhôs pasture is home to marbled white butterflies, which can be abundant, small pearl-bordered fritillary and the highly protected sneezewort marsh fritillary which is found in colonies representing about 20% of the English resource. One of Britain’s rarest damselflies, the southern damselfly, also occurs in a single Rhôs pasture on Dartmoor. The rare narrow-bordered bee hawkmoth, which feeds on devil’s bit scabious can also be found, often in association with marsh fritillary.
Just another reminder to clean up after your dog please. The majority of dog owners are extremely conscientious but there still is a problem with fouling. If you know of an area that is a black spot for fouling, please let a member of Bridestowe Parish Council know so we can get some idea of the extent of the problem. Remember there is a fixed penalty of £75 and in extreme cases a £1000 fine under the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act 2005. Thank you Bridestowe and Sourton Extra is sponsored by Glebe Park (Bridestowe Caravan Park) Calor Gas / Camping Gas Sales John & Diane Ware Hunters Moon Bridestowe, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4EN
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Advertising in BaSE Advertising is free in BaSE and there is an increasing demand. We want to make sure that all are adverts are accurate and that the businesses are still operating! If you are an advertiser and wish to change/ update your ad then please do so before next month. I will try to contact anyone I’ve not heard from. Many thanks for sticking to the deadline for submissions. We are not inflexible and can hang on for a late submission if we know it’s coming in. We did have a flurry of docx files this month and this is not the ideal format. What we see when we open a docx is not what you sent because the formatting is lost and components are often missing. To avoid disappointment on your part and frustration on ours, we’d much prefer you send your piece in as a doc or pdf or jpeg or plain text. Many thanks, Martin and Ali Young Little Steps Tony Day • Baby sitting Plumbing and • Dog walking Gas services • Looking after animals Main and LPG gas appliances serviced while your away and repaired Reliable, hardworking, Phone 01837 83702 15 year old Mobile 07773966201 Amy Pearce 6, Beech Tree Meadow Bridestowe Please don't forget Okehampton BACON BAPS EX20 4EF on Saturday 27th June from 10 -12 noon in Tel: 01837 861584 Bridestowe Village Hall
BaSE Page 38 Ink Cartridges & Toners/Printer/Copier/Photo Paper Envelopes/Laminating Pouches/Blank Cds/DVDs/Jiffy Bags Fax & Copier Supplies *******Competitively priced & personal local service****** *Plus Much More* Please contact me for prices. Tel: 01837 861228 Email: [email protected] Forthcoming Events for June
Thursday 4th 7.30pm, 15 Trescote Way, Book Club Fri/Sun 5-7th 10-5pm, Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracy, Contemporary Craft Fair Saturday 6th 10-12pm,Victory Hall, Lewdown Produce Market 10-12.30pm, Nicholls Hall, Lydford Produce Shop 8pm, The Wharf, Tavistock, Larry Miller Tuesday 9th Over 60's luncheon 2pm, Sourton WI Garden Party(by invitation only) Wednesday 10th 8.00pm, White Hart, Quiz night in aid of Bridestowe Cub Scouts Sunday 14th 3pm, St Bridget’s Church, Nepal Earthquake event Wednesday 17th 1:30pm, W.I. trip to Sculpture Garden at Bradstone Thursday 18th 7pm, Bowdens Hostas, Sticklepath, Garden Club trip Friday 19th 8pm, London Inn, Okehampton, Race Night Monday 22nd 7:30pm,White Hart, Ram Roast meeting Thursday 25th 10:30am,Thursday Morning Group trip,South Reed Fisheries 2:30pm, Ockment Centre, Okehampton, U3A talk Thur/Sat 25-27th 7:30pm, Lewdown Victory Hall, Murdered to Death Saturday 27th 10 -12, Bridestowe Village hall, bacon baps Sunday 28th 10-1pm, Bridestowe Village Hall, Car Boot Sale in aid of Treetops
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 2015
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