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AbbTalk May 2018 Issue No. 35

Church

Chordettes

AbbPast

Twinners

Primary School PTFA

Parish Council

Cricket Club

THE CHURCH CLOCK

Hopefully, everyone will be aware that the church clock has finally been fixed. It has been a long journey starting with problems with the clock weights jamming which was found to be caused by the timber beam which supports the weights having dropped due to infestation and rot to the beam ends. This beam was removed and replaced with a new oak beam and the weights set further apart allowing unobstructed movement. The next problem was that the hands on the east face had seized up externally and could only be accessed from the outside. It was therefore necessary for a further visit for the engineer to abseil down the face of the tower to remove the hands, remove the dial motion equipment and to dismantle and clean, polishing all pivots and bushes. The outer ends were then cleaned freeing the gap between the minute spindle and hour pipe. All was then reassembled, lubricated and re-greased before being refitted. Thanks are due to Pat Brown who has kept an eye on progress and does a splendid job winding and keeping the clock on time. The final cost of all this work amounted to £5,022. St Mary’s PCC is grateful for the generous donations received from Abbfest, Friends of St Mary’s, AbbPast and especially from the many donations, large and small, from the villagers of Abbotskerswell who have helped to bring this task to fruition.

Infestation and damage to beam end

Clock weights jammed

Tony de Gennaro preparing new beam

New beam in position

Engineer Tim Reynolds working on the clock face

Hands off ….. Hands on!

Dear Reader Next deadline for June issue Great to see the Church Clock fully working again and some Advertisements and Articles– May 15th interesting pictures of the work in progress. Abseiling as part of Next delivery date – 2nd & 3rd June your day job is quite something! The AbbTalk Association Committee: With the late onset of Spring the gardens have had a tough time Ann Allen Editor ([email protected]) but all those whose gardens will be on display at the Open Kevin Eales Chairman Gardens weekend in June will be working hard to get them ready ([email protected]) and I’m sure they will look as good as usual. Zoe Truman Secretary Time for a clear out with car boot sales coming up at the cricket ([email protected] ) ground or maybe use some of the bits and pieces to make your Lynn Howard Treasurer scarecrow—looking forward to seeing them around the village. ([email protected]) Enjoy May and let’s hope we can all get out and about! Andrew Rose Abbotskerswell Cricket Club Representative ([email protected]) AbbTalk Editor John Whitehead Picture Editor [email protected] / 01626 330965 ([email protected]) www.abbotskerswell.org.uk Tim Collins Church Representative Cover photo taken by John Whitehead ([email protected])

Love reading but you can’t Diary Dates for May AK Cricket Club ...... page 22 get to your library Wine & Wickets ...... 4th ...... page 27 Car Boot Sales ...... 7th & 28th ...... page 22 The Home Library Service Twenty Twenty matches ...... 10th & 13th .... page 22 can bring BOOKS – CD’s etc to your door for FREE All Stars starts ...... 15th ...... page 22 Contact Friendly ...... 20th ...... page 22 KINGSKERSWELL LIBRARY May Day Celebrations ...... 7th ...... see left 01803 873723 AbbPast ...... 9th ...... page 8 Knit and Natter ...... 14th Right Royal Scarecrow Workshop ... 26th ...... page 25

Monthly Rainfall Totals 2018 mm ins. January 137.0 5.39 February 51.0 2.01 March 238.0 9.37

What an incredible month for weather we have just had. First of all, a caveat on the figures I am sending because of the snow. On both occasions we had so much snow and with the cold and wind there was no doubt that very little of it got into the rain gauge, so I have had to estimate the equivalent rainfall figures for those two occasions based on the fact that 10 inches of snow is more or less an inch of rain. Despite this, March has been by far and away the wettest I have ever recorded and more than 3 times the average of the last 7 years. I reckon that we have had 9.37 ins or 238mm, whereas the average is 3.00ins. Kindly supplied by David Munden

St Mary’s Church Priest: Revd John Leonard Tel. 01803 873006 Parish Office: Kingskerswell Parish Church Office Church End Road Kingskerswell TQ12 5DL Church Warden Pam Wakeham Tel: 07526 470080 Guy Rogers Tel: 01803 558058 Reader Tim Collins Tel: 01626 365139 (email [email protected]) Please note our website: www.abbotskerswellchurch.org.uk

And it is the Church that will remain, long after we have all 11am start for main Sunday Services gone; this spiritual heart of Abbotskerswell, continuing to Please see Current pattern of Worship for full details mark the seasons, continuing to meet the spiritual needs of all that have contact with it – either directly or through the *********** many people that continue to ensure that worship and Looking to the future, through the mirror of the past prayer remain vibrant and necessary.

This is undoubtedly a time of significant change for St It is these thoughts that fill me with hope, as I consider the Mary’s Church, particularly with John Leonard leaving as future. A hope that is not wishful thinking, but the sure and Priest in Charge; not only for Abbotskerswell but also for certain hope that is secured on the absolute foundation of Kingskerswell and Coffinswell, where he has faithfully the risen Christ served the parishes for nearly thirty years. And as Mary and Tim Collins, Reader and Ordinand I start to think about our move to Dawlish at the end of June, it is inevitable, I guess, that thoughts turn to how the Revd John Leonard church in Abbotskerswell might fare in the future, of how The Churchwardens – Pam Wakeham and Guy Rogers – are this might be a challenging time for the faithful community. closely involved in the future plans for the parish of But, of course, this is mere pride and vanity, thinking that Abbotskerswell after John leaves at the end of June. If you we are indispensable, or so important that surely things will have any questions or concerns, please contact them on collapse when we are no longer here. I need only reflect on the above numbers. the history of the church in the village to know how vain my thoughts really are. Advanced Warning!!! th The church and the people, the rites and the rituals, the Annual Duck Race 17 June words and the music have been embedded in this village This established fixture in the village calendar is set for the for over a thousand years. In that time, priests, 17th June. Please keep an eye out for every opportunity to churchwardens, readers, organists and entire secure your duck for this watery cavalcade of fun, tension congregations who have been an integral part of the and photo finishes! worshipping, faithful community of the church, have all gone – either they have left the village or remain in the Supporting Others churchyard! And often, while they may have left cherished A significant number of people are being visited regularly memories and they would have been remembered in the by church members. We will continue to do all that we can hearts of many, all that endures is a name on a board, on a to meet the needs of others, during the time of being plaque, on a memorial, on a gravestone. without a dedicated priest in the village. Those who visit in In all that thousand years the constant has been the Church people’s homes do so with the authority and support of the itself, in all its guises – both as a building and as that parish church and will pass to Revd John Leonard any continuing, ever-changing, ever faithful worshipping additional spiritual support that might be needed. community. Once a small wooden place of worship, then a If you know of anyone who would welcome a visit at home more substantial stone structure, and now the building we have today. Ever moving and developing, meeting the because they are not well enough to seek their own support, needs and wishes of the people. In all that time a place of then please contact Pam Wakeham, Church Warden. worship, of prayer. Of peace. Our church is a very special Sunday Lunch place that has marked the rites of passage of countless parishioners – through baptisms, confirmations, weddings, 1pm – 1st Sunday of the month; Church House and funerals. A very special place that has laughed and Since 2007, an enthusiastic band of workers have been cried; celebrated and mourned with the parish. And always providing lunch for people on the first Sunday of each prayed – both with, and for the people. month at Church House This was the vision of Revd Gill 4

Still, who recognised that for many people Sundays can 2nd Sunday of the Month be a little challenging. They may be on their own, or just find the effort of making Sunday lunch just one thing too 8.00am Eucharist (BCP) much in a week. A ‘said’ service – no hymns or music – service lasting about 40 minutes. Since then four different teams of eight willing and talented volunteers have prepared, cooked and served over 3000 9am Fresh & Early – Church House traditional Sunday roasts, and a further six teams of sweet- An informal, contemporary service aimed at families and toothed connoisseurs have provided a choice of delicious those who have little experience of formal church services puddings. The suggested donation is £6, with any profits and lasts about ¾ of an hour. being reinvested in Church House facilities, and as such have 3rd Sunday of the Month contributed to new chairs, a dishwasher and a refurbished 11am Eucharist (CW) kitchen. A ‘sung’ service – with hymns and other music – lasting If you would like to come along for a meal, please contact about an hour.

Pat Mackness 01626 353529 th 4 Sunday of the Month Regular events 11am Parish Praise Please remember that Church House is open every Tuesday A non-communion informal service using contemporary from 10–11.30am for Coffee, Tea, Squash and wonderful language and music lasting about 40 minutes. cakes. All ages are always welcome and a good time is had 6pm (BST) Evensong (BCP) by all. A non-communion sung service of the word, lasting about Wed 7.00pm: Bell Ringers an hour.

Contact: Liz Smyth-Osbourne 01626 368400 5th Sunday of the Month (as appropriate) [email protected] 11am Eucharist (CW) at St Mary’s Kingskerswell Current Pattern of Worship at St Mary’s A ‘sung’ service – with hymns and other music – lasting about an hour. We look forward to welcoming you to our worship.

1st Sunday of the Month (Eucharist services are also available at Coffinswell 9am; and Kingskerswell 11am.) There are a number of occasional 11am Eucharist (Common Worship – CW) services throughout the year which are advertised at Church A ‘sung’ service – with hymns and other music – using contemporary language, lasting about an hour. House, on our website and in AbbTalk.

The Chordettes Sing for Arthritis Association On an incredibly wet evening in March over 40 ladies of all ages from this friendly chorus attended St Pauls Church Hall, Newton Abbot. The Chordettes were delighted to perform for the Arthritis Association. The appreciative audience enjoyed popular songs by modern artists including Adele and Pharrell Williams, as well as firm favourites from across the decades and much- loved hits from the musicals. Between each section of songs from the repertoire, new Musical Director, Sue Baxter explained to the audience the importance of each of the four part harmony sections of the chorus in contributing to the overall sound, even though sometimes each part is singing a separate tune. Sue Baxter said “The chorus sang wonderfully well. It was especially lovely to have our 3 new basses and 2 new baritones singing with us. I am extremely impressed with how quickly they are learning the songs.” The chorus is available for bookings at private and charity events. They are currently running free ‘Welcome Wednesday’ taster sessions on the first Wednesday of each month if you would like to find out more and try singing with The Chordettes. The chorus meet 7pm to 10pm in Abbotskerswell Village Hall. You don’t need to be able to read music ‒ new members are fully supported and provided with teacher tracks as well as sheet music. For more details email [email protected]. Chorus members benefit from learning singing techniques, breathing skills, how to sing in harmony, understanding vocal range, vocal warm ups, listening skills, building confidence, making new friends and most importantly, having fun!

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Dolphins—A story by Pam Wakeham

“Are we there yet?” said the voice from the back seat. “Nearly” said his father. Sam and Kath had saved and saved to buy a small cabin cruiser for them and their two children, Amy and Pete. Now at last the big day was here and the first voyage about to happen. Just to France and back. Everything checked and re- checked. Lockers full of food and clothing. Clambering on board they waited for the tide to turn, then excitedly they cast off and headed out of harbour. Before long they were enveloped in an enormous bank of fog. They then had no idea where they were. Fog horns sounded now and then but apart from that, nothing. Sam switched off and they drifted on in a completely silent world. “We seem to be going sideways” said Kath. “Be out of it soon” replied Sam. But on they drifted and it was getting darker. They put on the running lights and huddled in the cabin for warmth. On the second day they were still encased in the fog. Sam put out a ‘Mayday’. “We will try and pin point your signal” said the Coastguard, “but it will still take a fair time to find you’. And on they drifted. On the radio they heard a search was in progress for them but still they drifted. On the third morning they awoke still in the fog. Sam tried the engine but it wouldn’t work. Later Kath said quietly “we seem to be lower in the water”. A worried looking Sam disappeared to the engine compartment but was soon back, “we are sinking” he whispered. They quickly launched the life raft, grateful they had bought a good one. They piled in food and clothing and cast off and only minutes later watched in horror as the boat went down and still they drifted. On the morning of the fourth day they awoke to a clear sky and around noon the spotter plane found them and began circling overhead. Moments later they heard a squeaking noise and a sort of tapping. Looking over the side they found they were surrounded by a school of dolphins, all looking up at them with big smiles on their faces. The four lined up behind them, put their noses against the raft and began to push. Others swam along side and kept it straight. “Dad, what are they doing?” asked Amy. “I think” said Sam “they are trying to save us” and they all sat there in utter amazement as the dolphins pushed on. Now and then the four pushers changed over to a new four. Overhead the plane was radioing in the amazing sight below. An hour later the coastguard arrived but Sam waved them to keep back, lest they injure the dolphins, who were not giving up for anybody and pushed on past the astonished crew lining the rails. Three hours later they saw the coast appearing and still the dolphins pushed on with the coastguard trailing behind. Other boats were coming out to meet them now and the coastguard radioed for a clear passage to be left for the raft. By now newsreel helicopters were overhead and beaming this extraordinary scene to the whole world. Thousands lined the cliff tops and millions were glued to their television screens. Hundreds of boats were now lined up on each side of the clear corridor and as the raft entered it, horns, sirens, whistles and cheers rang out as still the dolphins pushed on. They were getting excited now, leaping and jumping, two kept standing upright on their tails but on they pushed right up to the launching ramp where many willing hands pulled the raft in and helped the family out on shaky legs. They turned round, the dolphins were quiet now and all watching the family with just their heads sticking out of the water but with a great big smile on every face. Kath walked to the edge and with tears running down her face she called out to them “Thank you, thank you dear friends, you saved our lives”. The dolphins waited for a few more moments then turned as one and leaping and jumping they bolted for the sea. Sirens and cheers rang out again as they passed through the lines of craft and disappeared.

AbbPast : The History Group of Abbotskerswell

THE APRIL TALK: THE ADMIRALS OF BISHOPSTEIGNTON village which he turned into Seymour Cottage (now Friston House), an impressive Arts & Crafts Movement house in the Two years ago Jenny Ridd and her husband retired to live in Nash style. As if four Admirals was not enough there were Bishopsteignton. They had both worked in museums and also the stories of John Rhodes and Edward Young. Rhodes history, so one of their first walks was to look at the village was a lieutenant in the Royal Navy but was invalided out as church and its graveyard. To their surprise they found that it was thought he was dying (he actually lived for 40 more four Admirals with connections to Lord Horatio Nelson years); he bought the grand Teignlawn and worked were buried there; so Jenny set out to uncover their stories. tirelessly with the local Vicar to build a church at Luton The outcome was a story of village and the school and its house. Rhodes fame came remarkable men who fought for from his nine years in the Navy in the 1820s when he kept their country in countless naval an illustrated journal which charted his experiences. During battles across the world, before WW1 Admiral Stoddart also lived in the village at Wood settling in a small village near the House. sea and build impressive houses Jenny has done an amazing job with her research and plans there. The first was Sir Edward to write a booklet on the story of both the sailors and their Thornbrough, shown here, who houses. Her knowledge, enthusiasm and evident pleasure was knighted for defeating a in delivering her talk was greatly appreciated by all those French fleet intent on invading present Our future topics are varied and interesting, so why Ireland. In the 1810s he built the not give it a go and join us for the evening; members and 10 bedroomed Bishopsteignton Lodge (now Murley House) visitors are both welcome. which was described as ‘sumptuous’ at the time, and housed 2000 bottles of wine. Then there was James Noble, a close friend of Nelson, was twice wounded and Our next meeting is on 14th May at 7.30 in Church House considered dying by Nelson. He lived at Clanage in the early and features the historian and author, Dr Steven Brindle 1800s. who tells of the story of Brunel and Paddington Station. Admiral Goodall won fame at the Battle of Ushant in 1779 and was involved in the court martial hearing of Captain Bligh of the Bounty. Although he actually lived in Look at our website, www.abbpast.co.uk, and find out what Teignmouth he chose to be buried in Bishopsteignton. we are up to. Don’t forget most of our five publications are Cornelius Quinton served aboard the Levithian during the available free in The Model Stores and Orchard Café. war with America and in 1811 bought two cottages in the Village Hall Voice

By the time of reading this we will have hopefully had an excellent concert kindly produced for us by The Chordettes and their friends AK Singers and Tapestry.

During May the hall is busy with bookings including May Day celebrations organised by the School’s PTFA. The Village Twinning Association are welcoming their opposite numbers from France and will be having a knees up on 12th May. Some of the regular bookings that take place in the hall are Pre School, Short Mat Bowls, Badminton Club and various fitness groups.

The Village Hall are putting on a Right Royal Scarecrow Workshop on Saturday 26th May from 9am until 12 noon. We will be putting on some refreshments and welcome anyone who fancies making a scarecrow ready for The Open Gardens Weekend. It is a free event all that we ask is that you contribute some materials.

Equipment required are newspapers, straw, PVA glue, paper, old material/clothing, chicken wire (for making shapes), perhaps royal masks or anything else you think would be useful.

We look forward to seeing you, but if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me Lynn Howard mobile no: 07702092278.

EXPIRES May2018 EXPIRES

Perhaps warmer drier weather is almost here. Gardens and gardeners are coming out of hibernation. The sound of lawnmowers can be heard in the village and the spring flowers have recovered from the snow. 2018 will be the eleventh year that the village has taken part in the National Gardens Scheme. This year eight gardens and the village allotments will be open on Saturday and Sunday 9th and 10th of June. The gardens range from large to small, traditional to modern and include a new garden with the emphasis on wildlife and wild flowers. There is something for all tastes, with lots of interest for both keen gardeners and those who just like looking at gardens. As usual, Church House will be open on both days for brilliant teas, cakes etc. At several of the gardens, there will be additional attractions of plant, book and produce sales. The village will again be holding a scarecrow competition and entrants will be on display during Open Gardens weekend. See elsewhere in this edition of ABBTALK for more about the competition. The National Gardens Scheme is in its ninety- first year. In the last ten years alone it has raised more than £25 million for the charities it supports. This year over £3 million will go to the scheme’s selected charities. It is the largest single donor to Macmillan Cancer Support, for which it has raised almost £15 million and Marie Curie Cancer Care, almost £7million. Among the other charities which benefit from the scheme are Hospice UK, Parkinson’s UK and the MS Society. In addition to its charity donations, the NGS sponsors work on Gardening and Heath. Every penny of the admission price goes to charity – none goes to the gardeners and the scheme’s running cost are met through sponsorship.

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Going back to their childhood was on the cards for members of the Abbotskerswell Twinning Association at their April meeting when the entertainment was a table-top games night.

This followed a meal and a few glasses of wine which helped things along. The final scores reflected the skill shown by members, the scores being much lower than those attained by any random group of 5-year olds. To avoid any ugly scenes all teams were awarded chocolates at the end. The next meeting in May is when our friends from France make their bi-annual trip across the Channel.

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Hare and Tortoise 2018

The Hare and Tortoise has officially been put to bed events, raising funds and giving our children some for the year after the celebration party at Court Farm. fantastic memories. What an achievement! JP Hersey has very kindly spent hours working all In case you aren’t aware, there is now a clothes the footage and photos from the John O’Groats to recycling bank in the school car park. The one Land’s End adventure in to a brilliant 9 minute video outside the shop which has been there for many which everyone thought was amazing. We think the years is often full, so we are pleased to offer this total raised is around the £13,000 mark, so thank you alternative. once again for everyone’s contributions. Our next big event is the May Day celebration on Talk is already turning to what the challenge will be Monday 7th May. Once again there will be maypole next year. The ladies think it should be their turn… dancing at 1.30pm and 2.30pm, crafters inside the Any ideas, please pass them on to the headmaster, village hall throughout the day from 11am to 4pm Mr Hughes! and a chance to sit down and have a lovely cup of tea The PTFA’s work has continued with Fiona Jones as and piece of cake. We hope to see you there! the new Chair, Kate Hancox as the new Vice Chair and Kat Ashburn-Scott as the new Secretary. Buffy Mitchell is staying on as the Treasurer for another PTFA year. A huge thank you must be said to the outgoing United, devoted, for our children team, who put in years of work, tirelessly running

with an application for the new Kitchen the Playground will be applied for.

Matters not requiring discussion placed in the folder to be Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting Held th circulated Monday 26 March 2018 at Parish Rooms, Abbotskerswell Meeting commenced at 7.30pm 6) Main Agenda Present Cllr Mrs W Grierson (Chairman), Cllr K Eales, Cllr a) Report from County Cllr A Dewhirst – see written Mrs A Allen, Cllr P Marino, Cllr Mrs M Colclough, Cllr Mrs L report attached to the minutes. Clowes, C Cllr A Dewhirst (from item 6). b) Report from District Cllr M Colclough & District Cllr D Smith – Cllr Mrs M Colclough reported – AGM In Attendance 1 member of the Public. shortly, Rural Aid to be kept for next year, boundaries for Parishes are currently under review. Apologies for Absence – Cllr K Farrelly, Mr Nick Taylor c) Natural Environment (Allotments), Mr John Lewis (Tree Warden), D Cllr D Smith. a. Tree Warden Report – no report given.

Declarations of interest b. Allotments Report – no report given. d) Transport and Accessibility 5a) Abbfest – Cllr Mrs L Clowes & Cllr Mrs A Allen a. Emergency Planning Committee report - 1) Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting – Monday 26th Gritter and equipment has been used over the February 2018 – having been circulated and read - past few weeks during the snow, lots of proposed by Cllr Mrs M Colclough & seconded by Cllr volunteers turned out to help. Many thanks to K Eales with all in agreement and duly signed by the all who helped. Next meeting mid April. Chairman – Cllr Mrs W Grierson. b. P3 Report – Cllr K Eales reported that letters have gone out to occupiers next to the 2) Public Time (Limited to 15 Minutes). footpaths to remind them of their duty to a) Police Report – 3 incidents in the Parish were noted ensure fences are maintained and hedges have on the Police website. been cut back and not encroaching on the path. 3) Planning Applications & Decisions c. DCC, Highways, Potholes, Roads & Hedges – Applications received from Teignbridge District Council Lots of potholes at present which are all being reported on the DCC website. a) Application no 18/00241/FUL – Abbpast – Land e) Economy and Employment Opposite 1 Church Cottages – Installation of History a. Bus Shelter Advertising – Cllr Mrs A Allen Board. No objections from the Parish Council. reported that using an advertising company would not work as the shelter is wooden. The Decisions Received from Teignbridge District Council. vets will be approached to see if they are still a) Application no 18/0020/CAN – Court Farm Inn, interested in advertising and a price will be Wilton Way – Fell one Ash Tree. negotiated. f) Community, Facilities and Assets 4) Matters Arising a. Abbotskerswell Recreation Association report a) Neighbourhood Plan. – Draw is now being collected. Fireworks on 1) Housing Needs Survey – Devon Communities the 3rd November this year and Fireworks have Together confirmed that the last survey still been ordered. Play equipment quotes have has a year to run, they have no further funding been obtained and funding will be looked into. for another survey but would be able to ROSPA reported to be looked at and reported contact the people identified as in need in the back at the next PC meeting. last survey, if the Parish Council pay another b. Village Hall Report – Cllr P Marino reported new survey could possibly be undertaken and fund raising concert taking place to raise Devon Communities will be asked if they money for the kitchen. would collect the data from this and what the c. Volunteer Action Group – Quaker burial approximate cost might be. ground needs tidying up – Simon Birbeck will a) Parish Council Vacancy – nothing further to report at be asked if he can tidy it up. Bench at the top present. of the village also to be tidied up and weeds removed. Weed spraying in the Village to be 5) Correspondence attended to by Trevor Howard when the a) Abbfest – request for sponsorship – £100 from the Spring comes and they start to grow. Parish Council and £50 from the ARA. d. Consultations – Cllr K Eales reported new b) b) Rural Aid – Application for new Playground South Hams SAC supplementary planning Facilities – if the Village Hall are unable to go ahead document has not yet been released but is 20

available to view but it seems to be a watered Parish Council Bank Balance March 2018 = £30,635.93 down version of the old document. It will be P3 = £700.00 (held within Parish Council Account). released for formal responses shortly. Conitor House – change of use is currently Proposed by Cllr K Eales & seconded by Cllr P Marino with ongoing with TDC from offices to residential, as all in agreement. an extra top floor has been added, TDC enforcement will be visiting site next week to 8) Any Items to go onto next Parish Council Meeting’s look at the situation. Agenda. National Planning Policy Framework – this is 9) ARA Draw – February 2018 currently out for consultation. Draft Urban Design Guide – comments have £50 – 736 – Mrs Reynolds, 1 Town Cottages been circulated and submitted. £20 – 563 – Mrs P Call, 4 Laburnham Terrace e. Communications Committee Report – Cllr Mrs £5 – 633 – Mrs Rooth, Court Cottage, Priory Road L Clowes reported that the web site domain £5 – 667 – Mr Cardus, The Old Post Office, Priory Road has been purchased by the Parish Council. £5 – 511 – Mr Clements, 4 Corn Park Road Facebook has been useful in coordinating £5 – 287 – Mrs C Kunst, Alveston, Odle Hill people to help with the recent snow. g) Reports from Parish Councillors of any external There being no further business the meeting closed at meetings or Committees. 9.30pm a. TALC – meeting later this month. Next Parish Council Meeting Abbotskerswell Parish Rooms b. Stoneycombe Liasion – meeting later this th month – Monday 30 April 2018 @ 7.30pm.

7) Cheques for Signature/Finances ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC WHO HAS SPECIAL NEEDS AND REQUIRES A COPY OF THESE MINUTES SENT TO THEM Parish Council – PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERK – 01364 654607 Cheque no 1557 = £488.78 – Sharon Raggett (Wages March 2018). Cheque no 1558 = £882.32 (vat £147.06) – C.K Farrelly (Emergency Plan Equipment). 2017 PARISH COUNCILLORS AND CONTACT POINTS

Cheque no 1559 = £89.88 – Liz Clowes (Web-site Admin). (Vice Chairman) Cllr K Eales 9 Grange Road, Abbotskerswell, TQ12 5PJ, Cheque no 1560 = £285.00 – David Wilds (Weed Clearance). 01626 331947 or [email protected] Cheque no 1561 = £48.00 (vat £8.00) – Clystnet Ltd. Vacancy Cheque no 1562 = £24.46 (vat £1.16) – British Gas (Parish District Cllr Mrs M Colclough Rooms). 1 Borthay Orchard, Abbotskerswell Cheque no 1563 = £268.80 (vat £44.80) – Playsafety Limited 01626 367176 or [email protected] (ROSPA Report). Cllr K Farrelly (Chair Emergency Planning Group) 8 The Orchard, Corn Park Road, Abbotskerswell, TQ12 5QE Cheque no 1564 = £70.77 (vat £3.37) – EDF (Pavillion Electric). 01626 354956 or [email protected] Cheque no 1565 = £108.60 (vat £5.17) – EDF (Tennis Courts). Cllr P Marino (Chair—Planning) Cheque no 1566 = £36.00 (vat £6.00) – Get Mapping Plc 31 Wilton Way, Abbotskerswell, TQ12 5PG 01626 353889 or [email protected] (Annual Sub). (Chairperson) Mrs W Grierson Cheque no 1567 = £73.90 – SWWA (Toilets). Abbotsford, Slade Lane, Abbotskerswell Cheque no 1568 = £32.79 (vat £2.72) – SWWA (Parish Rooms). 01626 353701 or [email protected] Cllr Mrs Liz Clowes Cheque no 1569 = £103.82 – SWWA (Allotments/Pavillion). Mote Cottage, Slade Lane, Abbotskerswell Cheque no 1570 = £157.50 – Kath Roscoe (Cleaning March). 01626 332092 or [email protected] Cheque no 1556 = £50.00 – C Bloxidge (Litter Pick March). Cllr Mrs Ann Allen Tree Tops, 1 Forde Close, Abbotskerswell

01626 330965 or [email protected] Abbotskerswell Recreation Association District Cllr D Smith Cheque no 1152 = £50.00 – ARA DRAW Karinya, 9 Crockers Way, Ipplepen, TQ12 5QZ Cheque no 1153 = £20.00 – ARA DRAW County Cllr Alistair Dewhirst Waterside, Dornafield Road, Ipplepen, TQ12 5SG Cheque no 1154 = £5.00 – ARA DRAW Clerk: Sharon Raggett Cheque no 1155 = £5.00 – ARA DRAW 34 Balland Park, Ashburton TQ13 7BE Cheque no 1156 = £5.00 – ARA DRAW 01364 654607 or [email protected] Cheque no 1157 = £5.00 – ARA DRAW Cheque no 1158 = £39.03 – Ann Down (ARA Draw Admin).

Bank Balances ARA Account Balance March 2018 = £7,407.08 Village Events Account – £551.28 (held within ARA Account)

Abbotskerswell Cricket Club

Rain,rain go away! the website and on the fixture cards which are available from the club if you have not received one already. The season should now be under way with everyone raring to go after several warm up friendly matches. However the In addition for those wanting more of an introduction to two bouts of heavy snow and frequent rain have left the the game the club is hosting the All Stars cricket water table very high and the ground is sodden. It has been programme run by the Devon Cricket Board. This will be on a nightmare for the groundsmen who reckon we are about every Tuesday night for 8 weeks starting on Tuesday 15 a month behind where we should be with the preparation May from 5:15pm to 6pm. It will be run by Sara Dallyn of the ground. The first two weekend friendlies have been ([email protected]) of the DCB who is also an cancelled but at the time of writing the forecast is for some Abbotskerswell member and coach. This is specifically warmer weather so there is light at the end of the tunnel. It aimed at those between 5‒8 years of age or you can is really frustrating because pre-season training indoors has register on line at allstarscricket.co.uk. By the way there is a gone well and with several new recruits there is optimism personalised kit bag for everyone who signs up. in the air. New coach Nick Watkin has set out his plans for training nights on Tuesday evenings from 6:00pm but by Women – catch the mood! mid-April we have not been able to get outside to practice. Last year England’s Women won the World Cup on home The league season starts on the first weekend of May and soil. Now three of that team including Heather Knight the we would love to see you at any of our matches. It would captain and a Devonian have been included among the five be a good opportunity to have a look around the clubhouse Wisden cricketers of the year, a prestigious honour. As the and check out the major improvements that have been editor said this achievement is “the culmination of a made over the winter to freshen up our facilities. The home personal tour de force that helped change women’s cricket league fixtures for May are as follows: for ever”. Women are discovering the enjoyment to be found in playing cricket and Abbotskerswell joined in this Sat 5 May 1sts v Paignton new spirit last year with its Wine and Wickets evenings. By Sat 12 May 2nds v Babbacombe popular request this is taking place again in 2018. For an Sat 19 May 1sts v Ivybridge evening of fun and exercise in good company get yourself Sat 26 May 2nds v Plymstock along. Sara Dallyn is again your first point of contact. (See the advert on page 27.) There is a friendly on Sun 20 May v Harberton and also some Twenty Twenty matches including Thurs 10 May and Car Boot Sales Sun 13 May. After the wash out on Easter Monday we are expecting to Our future stars have our first car boot sale on Monday 7 May from 8:00am. There will be another on Monday 28 May. Looking ahead Any youngsters are welcome to come to the club on Friday our first Sunday car boot sale will be on 1 July. Full details nights. We have several budding youngsters of primary of matches and other events are on the club’s website. school age but are always happy to welcome any newcomers. Their session is from 6:00–7:00pm but older If you have any other questions please contact the colts will continue until 7:30pm. These are real family nights Chairman Paul Mitchell ([email protected]) or with the bar open and usually a barbecue serving food. the Secretary Richard Codd ([email protected]) who What a great way to unwind at the end of the week. If you will provide you with the necessary details. want to know more contact the manager Geordie Catley ([email protected]). The colts matches in various Andy Rose age groups take place on several evening. Details are on 01626-351886

To all you photographers out there......

In the last 4 weeks AbbTalk has received so many positive reactions to the wonderful snow pictures we used in the April issue. Quite right too ‒ there were some great photos. And those photos were taken by you ‒ our readers and fellow villagers. Some were taken on high quality cameras, some on simple cameras and many using your mobile phones. So come on, the snow has gone now but our lovely village has so many beautiful views and scenes. Views and scenes that could be on the front page of AbbTalk. We need ‘upright’ format photos of high quality. And make them current scenes ‒ no snow scenes in August, no trees and gardens in full bloom in December. Don’t forget to say where they are, what they show and your name if you would like a mention. E-mail them to me at [email protected] and I will do my best to use them. Or, if the picture is a print, drop them in at 3 Laburnum Court, near Church House.

John Whitehead ‒ AbbTalk Photos

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A fun social evening for women at Abbotskerswell Cricket Club (with a FREE glass of Prosecco or soft drink for all who take part).

Date: Every Friday starting 4th May 2018

Time: 6pm to 7pm

Cost: £1 per person per session

Cricket is the perfect way to play fun games of softball cricket and keep active. It is suitable for all abilities.

No experience is needed and you don't have to know anything about cricket!

Contact: Nicola Hartley for further information: [email protected]

ORGANISATIONS IN ABBOTSKERSWELL USEFUL TIMES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS Abbotskerswell Twinning Association Hospital Visiting and Opening Times: Twinned with Le Pre d' Auge & Les Monceaux in Normandy. Visit and TORBAY: 01803 614567 / Visiting usually 14:00–16:30 & 18:30–20:00 host twinning friends' alternate years. Members meet for a Social evening and supper. Middle of each month usually in Church House. Some wards may vary. Please check here: Contact: Sandra Eales 331947 or Andrew Rose 351886 http://www.sdhct.nhs.uk/patientcare/wards/visitingtimes Ladies Badminton Session or phone: 0300 456 8000 (local rate) or 01803 614567 Tuesday evenings 8.00–9.30pm Village Hall. Contact Marilyn NEWTON ABBOT: Phone 01626 324500 Whitefoot 361275 Minor Injuries Unit: 08:00 am–08:00 pm, every day

AbbPast CHIP VAN Outside Central@Model Stores – Mon 4.30pm–6pm Church House at 7.30pm on the second Monday of every month. Speakers on historical topics both local and further afield. Contact: Central @ MODEL STORES—SHOP & POST OFFICE Pete Wade 01626 366032 Tel: 01626 333387 Church House Open 7 days a week 7am–8pm Hall and full kitchen facilities with central heating and flexible lighting available to book. Also see under www.abbotskerswellchurch.org.uk Mobile Library Van 2018 (Monday unless stated) Contact: Mik Wordsworth 01626 352279 Abbotshill car park: 09.45–10.05 AK Village Centre: 10.15–11.00 Abbotskerswell Bellringers The Priory: 11.05–11.50 We are a small friendly group meeting on Wednesday evenings from Mar 5th / Apl 6th (Fri) & 30th / Jun 1st (Fri) & 25th / Jul 23rd / Aug 20th / 7pm–8pm. We would love to welcome some new members. You do not have to Sep 17th / Oct 15th / Nov 12th / Dec 10th & 31st be musical – just be able to count to six! Contact Liz Smyth-Osbourne on 368400 or just come along to the church on Wednesday evening. Bins – 7.00am Wednesdays (recycling boxes will be collected by different vehicles) Abbotskerswell Singers Any queries ring Teignbridge Services 01626 361101 or The choir meets for rehearsals at Church House every Wednesday from 7:30–9:00pm. Anyone over the age of 16yrs who is interested in the www.teignbridge.gov.uk possibility of joining is welcome to come along preferably after contacting To save confusion on Bin Day mark your bins and boxes with your house the Chairman or Musical Director. Main concerts are at Christmas and late May/early June. Contact: Nicola Smith 01626 332258 name/number to ensure they are returned to you Abbotskerswell Netball Club British Telecom Faults 151 Training every Monday 7.15–8.45pm Abbotskerswell Recreation Area Electricity Western Power 08456 012989 court – £1 a session. Contact: Jen Henwood 01626 364080 Gas 0800 317960 Water 0800 378937 Abbotskerswell Cricket Club Street Lighting 0800 1976763 Players of all ages and abilities welcome. We run 2 Devon League sides Teignbridge Council 01626 361101 on Saturdays, a Sunday league side and also play friendly sides, with training on Tuesday nights from April. Colts coaching for boys and girls Clerk to Parish Council 01364 644109 from 6 upwards takes place on Friday nights from 6:00pm. Colts teams Parish Tree Warden 01626 351378 from Under 10 to Under 17 play in local leagues. Contact Paul Mitchell Dog Warden 01626 215881 07778-017326 or Richard Codd 07774 658464 for details. Crimestoppers 0800 555111 Samaritans 01803 299999 South Devon Model Railway Society Torbay Hospital 01803 614567 Meet every Thursday from 7:30pm upstairs at Church House. We Newton Abbot Hospital 01626 324500 have working layouts in OO and N scale where members can run their own models. Refreshments available. Contact John Whitehead RSPCA 0300 1234 999 on 01626 361997 Devon Bus Enquiry Line 01392 382800 Country Bus Enquiry Line 01626 833664 Emergency Planning Group National Express Coach 08705 808080 In the event of flooding we have appointed Dave Wilds as the Flood Rail Information 08457 484950 Warden for the village. Should you require any help, or sandbags to Northcott Theatre, Exeter 01392 493493 protect your property, then please contact Dave on: 01626 355541 or Theatre Royal, Plymouth 01752 267222 07779 685788 English Riviera Centre 01803 299992 Abbotskerswell Allotment Association Alexandra Cinema 08712 303200 Contact: Margaret Crompton on: 01626 367964 NA Leisure Centre 01626 215640 Abbotskerswell Short Mat Bowls Club Brownies, Maggie Lambourn 01803 812717 Monday and Thursday 7.15–9.30pm Abbotskerswell Village Hall Locksmith 01626 211153 Contact: Ray Vyse 01803 875496 Kevin Farrelly 01626 354956 (Chairman of Emergency Planning Committee) Abbotskerswell Ladies Group Citizens Advice Line 03444 111 444 1st Monday of the month 8.00pm in the Parish Rooms. Contact (Open – Mon Tues Weds Fri 9.30am–3.00pm) Sylvia Hallett on 01626 365411 Abbotskerswell Knit & Natter Group SCHOOLS Meet alternate Mondays in the Parish Rooms. Contact: Ann Allen on: 01626 Primary School, Abbotskerswell 01626 353605 330965 Coombeshead College 01626 201800 Newton Abbot College 01626 367335

Parish Rooms—Free WiFi available Torquay Boys’ Grammar School 01803 615501 Torquay Girls’ Grammar School 01803 613215 To book the rooms please contact Lynn Howard on 351564. St Cuthbert Mayne School 01803 328725