For the People of Modbury & Brownston Volume 18, Issue 233 September 2018
MODBURY WI - JANET WINS THE CUP
Janet Thomas was the first winner of the trophy in the new WI Craft Class at this year’s Modbury Fruit and Produce Show. Janet submitted a bag she had woven in a complex checked pattern and made up herself, which was a real tour de force and a very worthy winner. Our new programme starts in September after an August meeting break and we will meet on the first Tuesday evening of the month from now on, which we hope will encourage new members as Friday evenings have proved problematic in the past. The next meeting will take place at 7.30pm on Tuesday, 4th September in the MARS Pavilion, Queen Elizabeth II Recreation Ground, Chatwell Lane, Modbury when the speaker will be hypotherapist Grace Jones from Elegant Thinking. In addition to our monthly meetings we have book, craft, walking and cinema going groups as well as visits to places of interest in the locality. Why not come along as a guest to the next meeting to see for yourself what Modbury WI has to offer? Please contact me at [email protected] if you would like to find out more. Rosemary Parker The Modbury Pantomime returns with Puss in Boots on 3, 4, 5 January 2019 Anyone interested in being: onstage, backstage, costume, music, singing, dancing ** Support or Star** Please come to an Open Meeting at 11:00 on Saturday 15 September in Modbury Memorial Hall Nigel & Felicity Guild look forward to seeing you then; and/or contact us any time: 20 Church Street
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ANTHONY AMOS (1950 - 2010) Master Marine Artist 15 - 29 September
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I’ve got money 4 U Any person residing in Modbury Parish who is leaving school to start higher/further education or a training scheme is ENTITLED to a small, one off, grant from the Modbury Education Foundation Please apply by 1st October 2018. with brief details of the course to: [email protected]
Page 2 Modbury Parish Council News There is no Parish Council meeting in August so just a few things to pass on: Parking: At the July meeting the issue of parking on Brownston Street was raised and the possibility of permit/residential parking. The Council has inquired about this and the cost per permit would be around £200 a year, against £140 for a year’s permit to park in Poundwell Car Park. As has been pointed out if every one in Brownstone Street went for a permit there still may not be enough parking. The use of permit parking is not looked on favourably by either Devon County Council or South Hams District Council. The obliteration of the double yellow lines by the War Memorial is now been dealt with by the Police. Scams: We have had over the last few weeks a number of phone calls from people supposing to come from Open Reach, Microsoft or the telephone preference service. The callers often ask you either to give them access to your computer or to pay for the the Telephone Preference Service to block unwanted calls. The Telephone Preference Service is a free service which you can join. Also please remember if you get a cold call from someone saying they are from your bank etc and they give you a phone number to confirm they are from your bank. If you ring this number do it from another phone eg mobile as on some phone system the caller can stay on the line after you have the phone down for about 5 minutes so if you ring out on the phone it goes straight to them. Not the company you think you are ringing. The next Council meeting will be on Tuesday September 11th at the MARS Pavilion at the Queen Elizabeth II Recreation Ground. Chris Barnes
Modbury Fruit and Produce Show 2018 I would just like to say thank you to all those who entered this year’s show. Although it has been a bad year for the gardeners all classes were way down on previous years but none the less the entries in the Cottagers was not too bad. The British Legion cup was won by Mr John Robinson which was fitting as he is a member, the cup was for any other veg he entered some very curly type of bean. Bernard Taylor won the J Ellis Memorial Cup for his five a day plate. The cup for the most distinctive allotment was won by Jane Bullen. These are judged anonymously by numbers. The comment made by the judge of the allotments, was that some of what he saw could have been placed on the show bench it was that good. This is something I would like to see also. This year we had a new cup to present which was from the WI and this was given for the best handicraft and was won by Janet Thomas. Once again the children’s section was well up with 86 entries. Their cookery section looked excellent with all those lovely chocolate cakes. The Brownies designed some wonderful decorated plant pots also Modbury Preschool had lovely butterflies. Congratulations to all the children who took part. There was one disappointment for me that was the older age group had very few entries. The art section filled the back of the stage and looked great with quite a good lot of entries. The entries in the floral art were way down this year having had 22 entries last year, we went down to just 10 but there were still some really beautiful arrangements, I saw a lot of people reading the judge’s comments which were really helpful for the exhibitors. Congratulations to Lorrane Phillips on winning Best in Show for her table arrangement the overall winner with most points was Margaret Middleton. Yes, folks, he’s back this year, yes, Jeff Booth was back and he was the winner of the cup for best potted fuchsia. I would like to thank the president Roger Pickles who presented the cups to the prize winners with the help of his wife, Helen, I would also like to thank Roger for covering the cost of all the children’s entries, also a thank you to all the other vice presidents for their financial support and class prizes. The committee would like to say thank you to Pat Ringrose who has served on the Show Committee for eight years. She was presented with a bouquet by the show president. Unfortunately Pat is moving house and going to live in Exmouth where she will be nearer her sister. We wish her all the very best in her new home. Thank you to the people who kindly helped the committee on the Friday morning preparing the hall, and there were many thank goodness! Also for helping to clear away after the show, also those who acted as stewards to the judges on show day, and to Nathanial who worked very hard all day. Thank you to Bernard who conducted the auction for us, he did a good job, and to all those who gave their produce for sale and those who did the bidding, all monies go to the show funds for running the shows. By the time you add it all up it takes a fair amount of money to put the show on each year. I would also like to thank the shopkeepers who display the posters and the schedules. My thanks to the judges who all reside a good few miles away from Modbury and don’t know the exhibitors. Pauline Ryder has written the report for the Gazette newspaper with photographs. . Again thank you all for a lovely show so see you all again next year hopefully. If you have any suggestions for classes in the next schedule please let any committee member know. Angela Peters, Show Secretary
Page 3 Your one stop shop for all your computing needs Do you need help with your computer, mobile phone or tablet? Would you like to learn more? Does your computer need upgrading? Kingsway, 10 The Priory, Modbury, Contact us for professional help at South Devon PL21 0TL a reasonable price. Computer Club Wed 12th & 26th September 3.30-5.30pm Mem Hall Chris 07722254064 Lynne 07806559465 [email protected]
Page 4 St Monica’s Roman Catholic Church St Austin’s Priory, Ivybridge ST. GEORGE’S CHURCH, MODBURY September 2018 Services and Events Welcome to our church, everyone is welcome here, whether you are new to Modbury, have lived here a while or just visiting – tea and coffee is served at the back of church, after all of our services – we do hope that you will join us
Sunday 2nd 9:30 am Holy Communion
Thursday 6th 9:15 am Noah's Ark for children under 5 Sunday 9th 9:30 am Lay Led All-age Service
Sunday 16th 9:30 am Harvest Festival Communion 6:30 pm Team Prayer meeting, Bigbury Church
Thursday 20th 9:15 am Noah’s Ark for children under 5 Tel 01752 892606 Sunday 23rd 9:30 am Sunday Worship Sundays 8.45am Mass - 6:00 pm Living Room, cafe-style, Service Everyone Welcome Mission Community Team Service at Sunday 30th 10:30 am Bigbury Birth Announcement Morning Prayers 9am - 9.20am: Congratulations to Christina and Every Monday & Tuesday, Thursdays (2nd, 4th and 5th of month) & Every Friday Ben Pope on the arrival of their Visit our website: www.modburyteam.org daughter Rosie, born August 9th. and find us on Facebook A lovely first grandchild for Lynn CONTACTS and Brian Weeks. Churchwardens: Emma Romney - 01548 831126 or Robin Chambers - 01548 831447 Thank you to all well wishers. The Vicar, Matt Rowland - 01548 830260
Harvest at St George’s On Sunday 16th September Harvest Festival will be celebrated at St George’s. Please donate fresh produce, tinned and packet food or other useful household products such as soap, bin liners and washing up liquid. Also shower gel, deodorants and hand soaps are most welcome. This will all be given to the Salvation Army, the Shekinah Mission and the Women’s Refuge. Please bring donations (or flowers for decoration) to the church on the morning of Saturday 15th September or leave at the back of the church earlier in the week if this is more convenient. Harvest Supper is Saturday 15th September at 6pm. Thank you. Helen Pickles 01752 Christian Comment: A Fresh Start September often feels like a month of fresh starts. As a Football or Rugby fan the season is still new enough to remain optimistic about your team’s chances this year. New players over the summer transfer window have been signed. I heard this morning on the radio that my team have signed an upcoming England star. The season stretches out with possibilities of a decent cup run, promotion or at least a higher finish than the season before. In the world of education a new term starts with all its potential. Everyone has had the summer off and generally returns with enthusiasm! New teachers have new classes. New uniforms, new bags and new stationery have been purchased. Exercise books are full of white space waiting to be filled. It is often in the autumn when people think about looking for a new job after they have had time to rest and reflect during the summer holidays. One of the books I have on my bookshelf is called; ‘A fresh start’. On the back it says ‘if you have been searching for a book that simply and clearly explains what it means to be a Christian your search is over’. I think it is a brilliant title for a book about Christianity, as a fresh start is what God offers people through the death and resurrection of Jesus. A fresh start with new forgiveness, identity, purpose and future. This autumn please feel able to come to one of our services, perhaps the Harvest celebrations, to hear more about the ‘fresh start’ that Jesus offers. Matt Rowland Page 5 Three Reasons to Pick Up Dog Poo Yes, it looks horrible doesn’t it? Observant readers will recognise that this photo was taken (very recently) in the car park adjacent to the Health Centre and within 10 paces of the dog poo bin at the top of the picture. Doubly ironic! So why should dog owners pick up their pets’ poo, or faeces if you want to be more delicate? Firstly, it looks and smells bad, and you certainly don’t want it embedded in the sole of your shoe. Why should people walking or jogging around town have to dodge these booby traps? Secondly, dog faeces can cause spread of a roundworm called Toxocara which is known to be infectious to humans. Eggs in the dog faeces become infectious to humans after about two weeks and are of particular risk to small children playing on grass, where their skin may become contaminated. This is why dogs are not allowed in playgrounds or sports fields. Dogs should be treated to prevent these (and other) worms at least four times per year, and in families with very young children your vet may advise monthly worming of the family pet. Thirdly, there is growing evidence of the links between two specific diseases in livestock and the presence on grazing land of faeces from infected (usually symptomless) dogs. The two diseases are Neosporosis and Sarcocystosis. Neosporosis can cause abortions in cattle and is thought to be responsible for the highest percentage of all cattle abortions reported in the UK. Neospora eggs are produced by infected dogs and excreted in their faeces. Cattle will then become infected if they eat food i.e. grass, or drink water contaminated with the eggs. Sarcocystosis is also caused by parasites which can use dogs as intermediate hosts and similarly the eggs are produced and excreted in faeces. Sheep become infected if they eat grass or water contaminated by the eggs, and the infection causes neurological disease and death. So what can dog owners do? There are occasionally places where it can be appropriate to ’flick with a stick’ provided you are sure it will disappear into the undergrowth and not pose any risk to humans or livestock. If you are walking where livestock graze or people walk, pick up the poo, using a biodegradable or flushable bag (yes they exist e.g. flush puppies). Take the bag home or put it in a poo bin; and please don’t hang it on a tree or leave it by the road! Caroline Bower MRCVS
Contacts: Police Community Support Officer: You have several ways of contacting your local PCSO, PC Ryan Hayhurst, from the Kingsbridge Neighbourhood Policing Team: Tel: 101 Email [email protected] District Councillor (Charterlands Ward): Beth Huntley: Tel: 07565 263894 Email: [email protected] County Councillor (Salcombe Division): Rufus Gilbert. Tel: 01548 856659 Email: [email protected]
MODBURY PARISH COUNCIL OFFICE. PERSONAL 2 Galpin Street, Modbury PL21 0QA Tel: 01548 830222 ANNOUNCEMENTS [email protected] (Births, Deaths, Hours of Business: Mondays 2.00pm –4.00pm Parish Surgery: 10 –11 am every Saturday Marriages, Thanks etc) Planning Applications: Notices of planning applications lodged with £5 per insertion—Max. 50 words SHDC are displayed on the Parish Noticeboard outside the Post Office. Copies of plans relating to these applications can be The Editorial Committee inspected at the Parish Office during the above office hours. reserve the right to précis/ Contacting Parish Councillors: Parish Councillors attend the Parish abbreviate any copy Office, on a rota basis, on Saturday mornings from 10.00 -11.00am. submitted for inclusion in the Should you have any parish matter you would like to discuss come Modbury Messenger. The along to the Office or call in to the Office and speak to the Parish contents of the Modbury Clerk, Sacha Hager. Alternatively you can write a letter or speak at the Messenger may not be public forum held at the beginning of each monthly meeting of the reproduced in any form without Parish Council, on the second Tuesday of each month (except August) at the prior written permission of 7 pm in the Mars Pavilion at the QE II Recreation Ground. Modbury Parish Council.
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In the August edition of the Messenger I reported how the children of Modbury School had provided some lovely comments for the citation card on the wreath which was taken by David and Bridget Scott to Ypres in Belgium to the Royal British Legion WW1 commemoration. Here I am delighted to share these wonderful contributions with the Modbury community. 100 years ago the Great War ended and a new world began. The example and experiences of those who lived through it shaped the world we live in today. I think we can all be proud of these thought provoking efforts of our Year 6 children as we enter the last hundred days of the Armistice centenary commemorations. Modbury Primary School……. We remember…….. "We remember them for fighting for our Country" – Jack "We remember them as part of our Modbury history" – Emily "We remember them for their bravery and courage" – Isabel "We remember the families who had to say goodbye" – Lola "We remember the families who live with uncertainty" – Evie "We remember them for fighting so we can live the way we do today" – Caitlin "We remember them so that we learn the lessons of history" – Savanah "We remember them because they had to say farewell to their families" – Sam "We remember them because they sacrificed their lives for others" – Lily "We remember the community who supported those who had lost their loved ones" - Zizi
Chris Hawkey
Soak up every ounce of this glorious weather by dining at our Al Fresco eating area
The BBQ is hot, the fish and shellfish are fresh and the Oysters have been shucked
Come down for some cracking seafood
We are open every day this summer 12.00 to 3.00 pm & 6.00 to 9.00 pm
Book online at www.oystershack.co.uk Or telephone 01548 810876 See our website for our events, offers & opening hours You can find us near the estuary at Milburn Orchard Farm, Stakes Hill, Bigbury, TQ7 4BE
Page 7 Modbury Friends of St Luke’s Pig Racing Night
Sat 6th October, 7.30pm Memorial Hall
Put Saturday 6th October in your diaries as that is the evening when, by popular demand, Pig Racing will be returning to Modbury. It will take place in the Memorial Hall at 7.30pm, with a licensed bar and chances to place your bets on your fancied pig, who all have great names. The dress code is rustic and we suggest that you bring a picnic, but please buy your drinks from the bar. If you have never been Pig Racing before, as those who came to the last evening will testify, it is a great fun evening and lots of race goers said that they had never laughed so much while raising money for a very good cause.
Come and join us in a wonderfully Rustic Setting with appropriate music to match. Tickets are already available from Pickles and Friends of St Luke’s for £10.00.
Nicky Shepley
SOUTH HAMS MOBILE LIBRARY Saturday 1st & 29th September Poundwell Square 09:30 to 12:30
Tuesday 11th September Poundwell Square 15:35 to 16:35 Ayleston Park 14:45 to 15:30
Page 8 Holbeton Film Club Three Billboards outside Ebbing, Missouri (certificate 15: very strong language, strong violence, sex references) is a dark comedy drama. A mother rents three billboards to call attention to her daughter's unsolved murder. Winner of many awards including best actress (Frances McDormand) and best supporting actor (Sam Rockwell) at this year’s Academy Awards. This is showing on Saturday 8th September in Holbeton Village Hall. Doors open 7pm. The programme starts at 7:30pm. Tickets on the door £4. Light refreshments and ice creams will be on sale. Our programme for the next 3 months is: Friday 12th October Breathe (12A) Saturday 10th November Darkest Hour (PG) Friday 14th December Mamma Mia! Here we go again (PG) Harry Baumer 830274 Y not try? Some 3 hour fun sessions on Sat 6th Oct in St George’s, Modbury
Morning 9.30 -12.30 Afternoon 2-5pm
❖ Really basic Spanish (Chris Hodson) ❖ Help with IT skills (Lynne Barnes) ❖ Archery for children over 8 years (Ian Creese) ❖ Beginners’ tips for cryptic crosswords (Chris Hodson) ❖ Christmas preserves (Angela Hickman) ❖ Getting started with watercolour (Les Howard) ❖ Making small books (Caroline Barker) ❖ Archery for adults (Ian Creese)
❖ Autumn splendour in flowers ❖ Christmas sewing craft (Heather Coulson) (Margaret Middleton & Julie Woods)
❖ Really basic French (Kathy Milthorp) ❖ Really basic Italian (Donatella Penn)
Each session costs £5 with refreshments available. To book a session please contact Carole James on 01548 830804 or [email protected]
Page 9 Suki Jennifer Lowres 1-11-1959 4-7-2018 Dearest Suki died peacefully at 3.50am on Wednesday 4th July in the Royal Surrey County Hospital, Guildford, in the presence of family members. Her late husband, Ted, died of a brain tumour on 11th August 2005. They were married in Kingsbridge, Devon, on April 11th 1992, followed by a wonderful Reception in Aveton Gifford Memorial Hall. Her mother, Jen, died suddenly in November 2009, and not long after Suki was diagnosed with cancer. Her fortitude in adversity did not stop her working tirelessly for many local charities, Guildford in Bloom, the Fountain Centre, and SAL (Surrey Adult Learning) She attended the Chairman’s Volunteer Reception at County Hall, Kingston upon Thames, on 28th March this year, where she was presented with a Certificate, by Peter Martin, Chairman of Surrey County Council “in recognition of your work to support and improve the lives of Surrey residents. We thank you for your service to the County.” ….”even when she herself was so unwell” In April 2016 Suki received the Mayor’s Award for Service to the Community. The Mayor, Nikki Nelson-Smith, after listing the charities she helped, says “but then you realise that Suki does all this, having suffered her own personal traumas. Despite this she is unstoppable – caring, considerate, a wonderful listener, knowledgeable, sensitive, patient, creative, innovative, and consistently giving of her own time.” Suki said to her executors, John and Harvey and Jo, that she wanted to be cremated, and both her and Ted’s ashes to be buried together at Clandon Wood Natural Burial Ground, near Guildford. She had chosen a plot surrounded by young beech trees.. Suki’s cremation was at 9.45am at Guildford Crematorium on Monday 16th July. Her cardboard coffin was decorated by flowers and paintings by family and friends, and photos of her favourite Dungeness. John gave a short but moving tribute. Afterwards we went to a local inn for coffee and a chat. I will describe the Service in the Pavilion at the Clandon Wood Natural Burial Ground, on Monday 23rd July at 12 noon, the Walk through the Woods for the burial of the ashes, and the Celebration of Suki’s Life at Clandon Regis Golf Club next door. The Service started with Entry Music ‘Reverie’ by Andy Sheppard & John Parrielli. This was followed by a Welcome and Opening Words by the celebrant Allegra Taylor, who knew Suki, followed by a loving tribute by John, and a Poem ‘Heritage’ read by Allegra. A Moment of Quiet Reflection with music ‘Me and Her’ composed by John was chosen by Suki, and played by John, Suki’s niece, Holly, and nephew, Jack, with Martin Speake and Mick Hutton. A Tribute by Jo, Ted’s eldest son with Poems was followed by an extract from William Wordsworth’s Ode ‘Intimations of Immortality’ read by Andrew. Allegra read ‘Farewell my friends’ before ‘Just for You’ - a song by Alan Price (Suki’s favourite) was performed by the family group. This was followed by a moving tribute by Sat Luthra, a very close friend of Suki’s. This presaged music ‘It’s Only a Paper Moon’ with Andy Cooper and the band, chosen by Suki, before we all sang “What a Wonderful World”. A song, chosen by Suki, ‘Seasons of Love’, from the musical ‘Rent’ was sung by Anna Kovaks and the group. We walked to the woods for the burial of Suki and Ted’s ashes. The Committal and Closing Words, and Poem ‘I Do Not Think My Song Will End’ by Johnny Hathcock was read by Allegra. Scottish accordionist, Phil Cunningham, played at the burial site. A donation in Suki’s name can be sent to the Fountain Centre Guildford http:// www.justgiving.com/fcguildford. (cont on p.11) Suki Jennifer Lowres (cont.) Suki was born at Freedom Fields Hospital in Plymouth and lived with her parents John and Jen Maxwell Saunders in Back Street in Modbury. In 1961 her brother, John, was born and joined the family home. She was granddaughter of Dr. John Rogers, born in Modbury and Celia Rogers who lived in Avon Hill in Loddiswell. He was retired and worked part-time. He died in 1969. His elder brother, ‘Uncle Will’ lived in the family home, Traine, at the top of Brownston Street. His wife ‘Aunt Margaret’ had three children, John, Mary Rose and Loz.. John married Susan and lived in Wye in Kent. With their son, Dane, they came to the Celebration. Both Mary Rose, who lived in Brownston Street, and Loz have died, as has her husband Alex. Jen and I were married on 16th June 1969 in Wells in Somerset. Our son, Harvey, was born on 11th August 1970. John and Harvey organised the Celebration of Suki’s Life very well. A book with 32 letters and cards of sympathy I had received was on the display table, as were several photos of Suki from 2 months old to now. Suki went weekly to the Adult Learning Centre for different classes. She was always a great source of fun. At one of the “Shop, Cook and Eat Classes”, at ACL, she heard a comment by a learner, saying ‘the food would make her hair grow’; so she showed up the following week wearing an orange wig!! The learners all adored her. This wonderful story was sent by Sylvia. Several family members came to the Service in the Pavilion and Woodland Burial of the Ashes, and on to the Clandon Regis Golf Club for refreshments and drinks. My niece, Susan Archer and David, her husband, brought their daughter Kirsty, her husband Dave, and my great, great nephew, Freddie. Ian, my nephew, and Marcelle, his wife delayed their return to LA, to be with us. Harvey’s wife Lorna and her daughters, Alex with Stuart, and Frances came. Ted’s sons, Jo, who spoke at the service, with his wife Emma and daughter Martha, and son, Stanley; and William, his wife Flavie and four year old daughter, Zoey, enjoyed it all. Tom was unwell and could not come Ted’s sister, Jen, with husband Chris, son Tim, daughter Joanna with Roger, were pleased to be there. Ted’s other sister, Liz, came with husband Bob, and their children, Daniel, Hannah and Charlotte. From Painswick in Gloucs, Clare Cookson, daughter of the late David Hudson, drove all the way; and back afterwards via Winchester! She laughed when I spoke about her circular tour! She sat with Cousins, John and Susan Rogers, from Wye, and their son, Dane. large number of Suki’s friends and acquaintances from Guildford provided the bulk of the numbers. We all thank John and Harvey for organising the event, and the management of the Clandon Wood Burial Ground, and Clandon Regis Golf Club for the smooth running of it all. Suki would have approved. The South Hams Natural Burial Ground, run by David Yeoman and family, offer a similar service in Aveton Gifford at Lower Cross Park, tel: 07734742177, 07711039744,email ‘[email protected]’ I should like to thank everyone who has written to me, many of whom I have not mentioned by name. Also it was amazing that Suki was able to speak at my 90th, which she and Harvey had organised at a wonderful inn on the south side of the Thames. She is at peace. Andrew Thomas
The new programme of the Modbury History Society starts at 7.30pm on Wednesday, 12th September at The Modbury White Hart, Church Street, Modbury when Robin Chambers will tell us about the ‘Modbury Remembers’ History Society project to keep alive the names of those 37 men recorded on the Modbury War Memorial who fell in both World Wars. This meeting will be of especial interest to those local families who have an ancestor listed on the memorial and I know Robin would love to hear from you if you can help in the research. All are welcome to come along from 7pm onwards whether to join the Modbury History Society for the year or just be a guest for the meeting.
Please contact me on 01548 830363 if you would like to know about the Modbury History Society and the 2018/19 programme, which includes talks about the end of World War 1, Membland, Ropemaking in Plymouth and the sailing of the Mayflower. Rosemary Parker, Acting Secretary
Page 11 The Arts Society MODBURY MEMORIAL HALL Reg. Charity 300901 Kingsbridge Lecture A superb amenity available to the whole community offering: • A large hall and stage with 150 plus capacity. Wed 26th Sept at 7pm for 7.30pm • Adjoining Meeting Room for smaller events. Thurs 27th Sept at 10am for 10:30am • Large kitchen for catering. • A short walk from the town centre. Methodist Church, • Car parking, including invalid parking. 100 Fore Street, Kingsbridge. • Broadband internet access. • Digital projector and screen available. Queen of Sheba Online or telephone booking: Pauline Ryder Speaker Louise Schofield 01548 830133 www.modburymemorialhall.co.uk EVENTS How this legendary Queen has inspired artists, Pilates - Saturday morning 8:45 to 10:15 film makers and archeologists. Detailing Contact: Tish England, Fo Mo Pilates 07900958386 discoveries of great temples, tombs and [email protected]. treasures associated with her in Yemen and Knit & Natter - Wednesday evening 7:30-9:30pm Ethiopia. Contact: Pauline Ryder 01548 830133 Refreshments available before each lecture. Yoga - Thursday morning 9.30-10.45 term time only Free for members. £8 for visitors Contact Becky Lane 01752893514 [email protected]
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St George’s Church Modbury Christmas Lights – Help Required Puddings and Quiz A person or a small group of people are required to organise this year’s Christmas lights in Modbury. Full details of what needs to be done, Saturday November 3rd along with how the lights and “Lights On” event has been organised and funded over the past few years is available. A full handover can 7.00 pm for a prompt 7.30pm start be given. If you are interested, please contact me on 07789932368/01548 831264, email [email protected] or call in In the Memorial Hall. to Fifth Sense at 5 Church Street. Nichola is quizperson. Thanks Mike Tillett Further details next month.
Modbury & District Branch Royal British Legion The Modbury Branch of the Royal British September walk dates:- Legion wishes to thank all of the 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th September collectors and particularly the Modbury volunteer walk leaders: contributors to this year’s summer Poppy Appeal on Sue Rogers (831289) Saturday 4 August. We are pleased to announce Sandra Sidey (830582) that we raised the sum of £230 – well done Catherine Speight (830195) everyone and many thanks. Deena Farrell (830692) The next meeting of the Modbury and District Jean Wright (810029) Branch of the Royal British Legion will take place in the Club on Monday 1st October starting at 7.30pm. Louise Evans (Active Devon) This will be the Annual General Meeting. Walking for Health Co-ordinator [email protected] Members should take note and everyone is Tel: 01392 925150 welcome. David Scott (Hon Secretary)
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Page 13 Parking Problems in Modbury Without in any way trivialising Gail Richardson’s article in the August issue, her concerns merely scratch the surface. As the Council News reports, it is a Modbury wide problem. Parish Council and SHDC records from 2003 onwards will show that, since before the Co-op opened, I raised such concerns; they pre-date by several years approval for the 93 Palm Cross development (plus the latest further 40 houses and 8 Office Units); they also highlighted the then infrastructure inadequacies. All those predictions have “come home to roost” in spades, and several years ago a child (with parents on holiday) was knocked over, but thankfully not injured, when a lorry reversed onto the pavement on the north side of Broad Street just short of the corner; and still no properly spaced bollards to prevent parking on pavements! Concerns by the then Chief Fire Officer from Modbury Fire Station were printed in the Kingsbridge Gazette in 2005, expressing concerns that emergency vehicles would possibly have to make a 20 minute detour to attend an emergency at the top of Galpin Street due to vehicles parked on the lower part of Galpin Street (illegally) and Scalders Lane restricting access. What has changed? Well it has become worse! We now have large tractors with attached balers and ready mix concrete lorries parking on the kerbs and double yellow lines while the drivers shop at the Co- op. On occasions it is impossible to access Galpin Street (and Burns Lane) from Broad Street/New Road due to congestion caused by parked vehicles and vehicles exiting Galpin Street. The whole area at times is more akin to a second hand car mart than an inclusive part of a Conservation area. In 2004, Devon Highways rejected my suggestion that resident permit parking be introduced in Galpin Street and Brownston Street. Painting yellow lines anywhere in the town is a waste of money. Recently the double yellow lines were repainted at the Broad Street/New Road/Galpin Street junction (while no centre line marking on the bend exists - worn away by vehicles cutting the corner to avoid vehicles parked across the junction), yet before the paint was dry they were covered in wheel prints! Many of those shoppers parking on the double yellow lines at and across the junction are Modbury residents who complain if vehicles are parked on the street or yellow lines in their area, but are happy to park on double yellow lines elsewhere in the town. The Highway Code states that no parking by any vehicle is "permitted within 10 meters of or across from a junction” except for emergency vehicles. As the Council News reported in the July issue, residents in the immediate area of the Co-op are hugely inconvenienced by inconsiderate parking, access and exit from their properties obstructed with restricted line of sight and pavement obstruction, who are then subjected to verbal abuse when they complain. The abuse is not just verbal. It is vulgar, offensive, verbal abuse and often with attempted actual (not recently) or threats of physical violence, when these individuals are respectfully asked to move or observe no parking signs and road markings merely for residents to gain access to their property. The solution is not easy because habits have become entrenched and “acceptable” to the authorities. Traffic wardens are ineffective. FREE parking in Poundwell car park could be a starter. Parking meters (unacceptable) would eradicate the problem overnight. Properties with only street parking provided with one free parking permit and parking space included in the appropriate property Council Tax; a second or more street parking permits purchased on an availability basis, or use free parking space in the Poundwell car park. Absolute zero tolerance of parking on any double yellow lines as stated in the Highway Code (including blue badge holders observing the 10 meter rule). The subject of a by-pass will undoubtedly be raised, but that opportunity was missed in 1976, which included innovative redevelopment of the town. A by- pass would now kill the town, and is therefore a non starter (Aveton Gifford is a good example). Finally, the ultimate solution is entirely the responsibility of Devon Highways which should include the realignment of road marking at the Galpin Street/Broad Street junction. After providing photographic evidence of the traffic violations and congestions at the Broad Street/New Road/Galpin Street junction in June and September 2017, the response was that Devon Highways intended to do nothing, and I quote, ”because no accident has been reported at the junction in the last 5 years”, or ignore the evidence. The problem is just put back on “lost luggage conveyor belt”. Raymond Jones
New Modbury Messenger Distributor Needed The Modbury Messenger is distributed free to all the homes and businesses in Modbury by a dedicated team of distributors who each deliver to one or two streets. John Curry has been the central distributor for the Modbury Messenger for many years and is now retiring from the role. Many thanks to John for all his hard work. The role of central distributor involves receiving the Messengers delivered by the printers then spending a couple of hours counting out the Messengers into lots for each street distributor and then spending about three hours delivering the Messengers around Modbury to the individual street distributors. If you feel you could volunteer to take on the role of the Central Distributor, please contact the Editor, Lynne Barnes, via email [email protected] or phone on 01548 830031. The role could be split in two with one person receiving the Messengers and counting them out into street lots and another person delivering them around Modbury to the street distributors. Lynne Barnes Modbury Messenger October Copy Date 10/09/18 The copy date for the October 2018 Modbury Messenger is 10th September. Please email all articles, notices of events and paid advertisements to: [email protected] The Modbury Messenger is published by the Parish Council and is printed by Kingfisher Print, Totnes. The views expressed in the Messenger do not necessarily represent those of Modbury Parish Council.
IVYBRIDGE U3A The September General Meeting of Ivybridge U3A will be held on Monday September 17th at 2 pm in the Watermark. History and Activities of the Plymouth Morris Men Speaker: John Jeffries Jean Sherrell
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