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40p July 2014

In this issue: All The Fun Of The Fête! o Diary dates Forum Hack: “Can I have an all-expenses-paid assignment to cover the football in Brazil?” o 25 years ago Management: “No!” o Gardeners' corner FH: {Whining} “Why not? It's not faaaaaaaair!!!!”

o Green tips Mgt: “But - you can cover the Brazilian Dancing...”

o From our regional correspondents in:

Huxham Poltimore Rewe Stoke Canon

o Tell us a Story

o Recipe of the month

o Echos from the moon

o What's on...?

o Church & Chapel matters Yew class pupils prepare to dance ! o Local history

o Community communications Not only dancing but a lovely array of stalls and fun activities were awaiting – enough to jollify even our most jaded journalist. Please keep you contributions As Mr Peter Grierson explained {whilst multitasking as only energetic coming in – this is a community teachers can}: paper and it is only as good as All the pupils and parents had a wonderful afternoon at the annual what we, the community, put into Stoke Canon Primary School fête The combination of fantastic it! weather, fun stalls, together with pupils performing poems, songs and dances ensured the fête’s success. Not everything can fit in each The traditional English dancing was contrasted with contemporary month, but the more varied the Brazilian dance, while onlookers basked in the almost Brazilian contributions the better Forum sunshine. will be. Lets hope the fine weather continues until the school sports day!

And thank you to all those who Brilliant! - Well done to all the parents, friends and staff who made the day help – much appreciated!! such fun, and to the hard-working performers and their coaches. [ Ed - So now get over the football!! ] Oug Diary Dates FORUM July Magazine Team Tue 1 Jul Carousel The Bridge 09:15 Tue 1 Jul Jt PCC Meeting The Bridge 19:00 Wed 2 Jul Pilates The Bridge 10:00 Chair: Wed 2 Jul Lunches The Bridge 12:00 (Vacancy) Thu 3 Jul Coffee Club The Bridge 10:30 Thu 3 Jul Afternoon Teas - all welcome Rewe Parish Hall 14:30 Stoke Canon Fri 4 Jul Twiglets The Bridge 09:15 Sally Kerrane (Secretary) Mon 7 Jul Rewe Parish Council meeting Rewe Parish Hall 19:30 01392 841213 Tue 8 Jul Carousel The Bridge 09:15 Tue 8 Jul School The Bridge 13:00 Rewe Tue 8 Jul School The Bridge 17:30 Tue 8 Jul Pc Meeting The Bridge 19:30 Pat Alexander 01392 841327 Wed 9 Jul Pilates The Bridge 10:00 Wed 9 Jul Lunches The Bridge 12:00 Huxham Wed 9 Jul School The Bridge 17:30 Alison Neagle 10-Ju-2014 Coffee Club The Bridge 10:30 Tel. 841898 or 07890967321 Thu 10 Jul Quizzers The Bridge 20:00 Thu 10 Jul Stoke Canon WI 1 River Close 19:30 Poltimore Fri 11 Jul Twiglets The Bridge 09:15 Margaret Sandford “ 461330 Sat 12 Jul Stoke Canon fete Old Vicarage 14:30 Joy Howell-Jones 01392460462 Sat 12 Jul Bingo Jubillee Hall 19:30 Tue 15 Jul Carousel The Bridge 09:15 Tue 15 Jul Pilates The Bridge 10:00 Netherexe Wed 16 Jul Lunches The Bridge 12:00 Jenny Baldwin 01392 841243 Thu 17 Jul Book Club Stoke Canon Inn 11:15 Thu 17 Jul Coffee Club The Bridge 10:30 Treasurer Fri 18 Jul Twiglets The Bridge 09:15 Helen Stephan 01392 841887 Fri 18 Jul FRAN Hog Roast Netherexe Church 19:00 Sat 19 Jul Churchyard tidy Stoke Canon 10:00 Layout Sat 19 Jul Saturday Market Jubilee Hall S/C 09:30 Sat 19 Jul Folk at the Stoke with Senseless Stoke Canon Inn evening Doug Bates 01392 841759 Sun 20 Jul Fuchsia show Newton St Cyres hall13:30 Mon 21 Jul Leavers Service S/C church 14:15 How to contact us: Mon 21 Jul Rewe & Dist Gardening Club Rewe Hall 19:30 Tue 22 Jul Carousel The Bridge 09:15 Advertising: Wed 23 Jul Pilates The Bridge 10:00 Janet Boustred 01392 841395 Wed 23 Jul Lunches The Bridge 12:00 Thu 24 Jul Coffee Club The Bridge 10:30 Articles, Letters to the Editor, Thu 24 Jul Quizzers The Bridge 20:00 comments or suggestions: Fri 25 Jul Quiz Evening Poltimore Village Hall20:30 Tue 29 Jul Whist Evening Poltimore Village Hall19:15 Can be passed to any member of the Wed 30 Jul Pilates The Bridge 10:00 Committee by the 16th of the month Wed 30 Jul Lunches The Bridge 12:00 Or emailed directly to: Thu 31 Jul Coffee Club The Bridge 10:30 [email protected] Thu 31 Jul Afternoon Teas - all welcome Rewe Parish Hall 14:30 by the 18th And further ahead... Other matters to the secretary. Sun 10 Aug WW1 poppy exhibition in Rewe Rewe church tbc Sat 16 Aug Churchyard tidy Stoke Canon 10:00 Please note: Sun 17 Aug WW1 poppy exhibition in Netherexe Netherexe church tbc Mon 18 Aug Rewe & Dist Gardening Club Outing tbc In order to maintain efficient and timely Sun 24 Aug 4th Sunday' Coffee&buns with video S/C church 10:00 production, we do ask that wherever Mon 25 Aug Poltimore Fete Poltimore House 13:00 possible, please arrange for Tue 26 Aug Whist Poltimore Village Hall03:36 contributions to be received in an Thu 28 Aug Afternoon Teas - all welcome Rewe Parish Hall 14:30 Fri 29 Aug Quiz evening Poltimore Village Hall07:12 electronic format (email, floppy or CD). Sat 6 Sep Rewe & Dist Gardening Club Show tbc We will be happy to discuss ways-and- § Mon 8 Sep Rewe Parish Council meeting Rewe Parish Hall 19;30 means to achieve this . Sat 13 Sep Devon Historic Churches Ride&Stride,Around all churches all day Thu 25 Sep Afternoon Teas - all welcome Rewe Parish Hall 14:30 § “Many thanks!” - Layout Thu 25 Sep History Society The Bridge 19:00 Mon 6 Oct Rewe Parish Council meeting Rewe Parish Hall 19:30 Printed by: Fri 10 Oct Rewe Harvest Supper Rewe Parish Hall tbc Hedgerow Print, Crediton Fri 10 Oct Pig Racing Poltimore Village Hall20:00 www.hedgerowprint.co.uk Sat 11 Oct Afternoon Teas&Sale for The Brooke Jubilee Hall 14:30 - 16:30 Mon 20 Oct Rewe & Dist Gardening Club Rewe Hall 19:30 Sat 25 Oct Rewe Apple Day Westfield, Rewe all day Mon 17 Nov Rewe & Dist Gardening Club Rewe Hall 19:30 Thu 20 Nov History Society The Bridge 19:00 Mon 8 Dec Rewe & Dist Gdng Club Xmas Dinner tbc tbc

July 2014 Page 2 22/06/14 Wyndham House Surgery Fore Street, Silverton, EX5 5HZ Telephone: 01392 860034 (or 111 out of hours, unless emergency 999) www.wyndhamhousesurgery.co.uk Y E A R S A G O In our most recent patient survey 95% rated our service as excellent/very good Snippets from FORUM - July 1989 Day/Dr Dr Anthony Dr Emma Dr Nick Dr Sam O’Brien Ziegler Keysell Hilton Poltimore Mon 09:00 - 11:30 09:00 - 11:30 09:00 - 11:30 W I – the speaker was Mrs Somme who showed slides of 15:00 - 17:30 14:00 - 16:00 15:00 -17:30 Norway. She was also dressed for the part and brought Tues 09:00 - 11:30 09:00 - 11:30 09:00 - 11:30 along some of her children’s clothes, (worn when they were 14:00 - 16:00 15:00 - 17:30 16:00 - 17:30 younger) which were beautifully embroidered. Weds 09:00 - 11:30 09:00 -11:30 15:00 -17:30 Sympathies go to the families, and friends, of Stanley Thurs 09.00 - 11.00 09:00 - 11:00 09:00 - 11.00 15:00 - 17:30 Hanson and also David Banks. They will be missed by all 15:30 - 17:30 in the local community. Fri 09:00 - 11:30 09:00 - 11:30 09:00 - 11:30 Baptism at Poltimore - Anna Louise Greed 14:30 - 16:00 Best Wishes for a speedy recovery to Colonel Stebbing and Please note: The doctors are happy to speak to you on the phone instead of an appointment. Please request this from reception when you Mr Frank Windsor who are both in hospital. telephone. Surgery hours: Monday - Thurs. 08:30 – 18:00, Friday 08:30 - 17:00 Dispensary hours: Monday - Thurs. 09:00 - 12:00 and 14:30 - 18:00 Huxham Friday 09:00 - 12:00 and 14:30 - 17:00 Midsummer Night’s Supper after Evensong, thirty people Repeat prescriptions can be ordered online via our website. sat down in the courtyard of Barton Cross Hotel for a We now accept credit/debit card payments for prescriptions. We also operate a home delivery service for housebound registered special supper in aid of the Huxham Church repair fund. patients. Please contact our reception or dispensary for more information. Grateful thanks to Peter and Molly Burman, family and staff On-line appointment booking for all their help – more than £200 was raised for the Flexible appointments at beginning and end of day Church. if required - just ask Flexible prescription pick up if required Rewe Welcome the Saunders family, to 1 Cross Park. Baptised – Susan and John Sutton Sheppard. Mr Ben Stapleton who was Sexton of Rewe Church for many years, has died in his 90th year. Our sympathies go to his family and carers. Well Done to Stephen Walker – who took part in the Exeter Marathon, ran 13 miles, raised £120, which he then donated to the Club at Rewe.

Netherexe Congratulations to Alan and Sandy Tait of East Barnfield on the birth of Laura Sophia, a sister for Matthew.

Stoke Canon W I – the speaker was Mr Gerkin who gave an interesting talk on Homeopathy. Waste Paper Collection – many thanks to all who help. £50 each has gone to PEOH and RNLI. Best Wishes to Mrs Betty Alford of Oakhay Barton who is recovering from an eye operation.

Confirmed by The Bishop of Crediton Hugh Hossell, Charles Hubbard, Susan Sheppard, Elaine Wootton Wendy Bagness

July 2014 Page 3 22/06/14 GardeningLet the tipsBuyer for Beware! August Huxham Fête A big Thank You for all those whose I’ve been working in horticulture- asked me what it all means and luckily hard work resulted in the best ever related jobs for about eight years now I generally know the plant in question Huxham Fete to date raising a and it is coming to my attention more and can give the required information. stupendous £1,200 for Huhxam frequently that one way or another we If I don’t, I can always look it up or Church. are being misinformed about the make an educated guess! plants we are buying. Sometimes we are drawn in by the After a rainy start we were blessed I am sure sometimes an honest beautiful coloured pictures tempting us with a dry and sunny day. Thankyou mistake is made and a plant is to buy a plant which in reality bears to everyone who attended including accidentally mis-labelled. I was on little resemblance to the image shown the well behaved dogs and to the holiday in Pembrokeshire last year and to us. The flowers are somehow Brownies for helping for the first time. visited a charming private garden smaller and less vivid and yes, there We look forward to seeing you all where I was very excited to find really doesn’t seem to be that many of again next year. something I had been looking for; them. However, the very worst Trifolium rubens, a giant red clover. problems are caused by the label What I was sold was Trifolium repens, which is just plain wrong! the white form. This may not seem Earlier this year I took delivery of Rewe & District like the end of the world but the plant some pieris. There were five varieties I’ve ended up with has no place in my including ‘Forest Flame’ and Garden Club carefully thought out planting scheme. ‘Variegata’ and they were all beautifully However, for only a few pounds, this identified with large colour labels. The Our May meeting was the A G M . was not an expensive error and I’m pictures of each variety were fairly Members voted for the committee, sure I will find a suitable place for it accurate showing the various the Chairman and Secretary were elsewhere in the garden. attributes of each; variegated leaves, re-elected, after a vote , a new A similar, but more serious young red foliage and tiny, white, bell- Treasurer was appointed, Stephanie problem, happened to a friend whose shaped flowers. The problem came Hall. Thanks were expressed to garden I was shown round a few with the reverse of the labels; they Elizabeth and Gordon Mayall for all weeks ago. A double red hawthorne, were all identical. Now, because they their hard work and support. The Crataegus ‘Paul’s Scarlett’, was were all pieris, the information evening finished with a quiz. proudly pointed out to me but then I regarding planting, site, soil and was shown her double white aspect should indeed have been the Our June meeting was a trip to hawthorne, which was decidedly pink! same but when it came to height and Fursdon House at Thorverton. We Now whilst I wouldn’t trek back to spread there were vast differences were welcomed by Catriona Pembrokeshire with a £3.00 (or between the varieties. At one end of Fursdon, and shown around the thereabouts) herbaceous plant, I the scale, ‘Variegata’ achieves a height house by her assistant. Such an would certainly dig up and return a and spread of 60cm x 60cm whilst at interesting and intimate country tree if it were not as sold. I don’t think the other extreme, ‘Forest Flame’ will house, a real family home. A my friend will; how many of us would? do 4m x 2m. Without exception, the delicious ploughmans supper was As if this type of mis-selling wasn’t labels all reported height and spread served in the coach house, then we irritating enough, we then have the of 1m x 1m for all five varieties. were left to explore the gardens, problem of plant labels...... Unfortunately, this is not an isolated which have really been improved The first question to be asked is, example and for most customers the since our last visit. who can read the printed side without information on the label is all they Our next function is a Barbecue at glasses? Then we move on to the have to help them with their choices. Susie Welling Thomas' on the 7th content which for many labels these All I can suggest is that you do more July at 6.30, the usual format, bring days is printed in several languages. research before you buy, or ask your own cutlery and bottle and Assuming there is an English version it pertinent questions of a sales person glasses. Meat will be provided, but is often a direct translation of any one you trust and keep in mind that well Chris will be in touch about of the others and seldom makes a lot known warning, caveat emptor, donations of food. of sense. We then have the labels meaning ‘let the buyer beware’. which just present us with a multitude Our next meeting is on the 21st July of obscure symbols; not a great deal VW when Roger Tucker will talk about more informative. I hate to think of the Garden Birds. CT number of times customers have

July 2014 Page 4 22/06/14 Gardening with Nature in Mind

Now is the time our annual battle with average sized garden of 90 square nature seems to reach a peak. I am metres. This is just as well because it SAND, SOOT OR EGGSHELLS spread already planning how to keep my will take an average slug population around the plants. The gritty surface will brassicas pest free without using any about the same time to completely deter. nasty chemicals. Chemical use tends to breed back to it's original size! be just a short term fix. Unfortunately, • over the last 10 years, hedgehogs PLASTIC BOTTLES sawn off to make a however careful we are, chemicals will have suffered a 25% drop in cylinder which can be used to protect inevitably do as much harm to useful numbers. This led in 2007 to the individual plants. In WHICH magazine bugs as to the ones we are trying to hedgehog being declared a priority tests, this was more effective than slug eradicate. The best plan of action is to conservation species. pellets. encourage the right conditions for all • NEVER provide milk and bread as natural predators to flourish in your this is not good for them. WET SACKING OR 1/2 GRAPEFRUIT garden and then you will have a much placed around plants will provide a moist better chance of a long term sustainable The hedgehog needs our help! refuge under which slugs may collect answer to your 'buggy' problems. during the day. This summer the recent high rainfall has led to one group of animals, in particular, NOCTURAL SORTIES armed with torch giving major problems in the garden – and tweezers. the humble SLUG and SNAIL. This has led to many gardeners resorting to using If you do not wish to kill any captives, slug pellets. Dying or dead slugs have they could be released into the then been eaten by a natural predator countryside. such as a hedgehog which in turn has led to them ingesting poison. This is FROGS & TOADS also love slugs so often not enough to kill a healthy adult providing a pond area in your garden will hedgehog but it has been shown to So what can we as individuals do? Well also help to encourage these garden cause failure to reproduce and lack of the answer is there in the name... they helpers as well as providing a valuable resistance to disease. are not called HEDGEhogs for nothing, habitat for other insects such a in fact they like nothing better than a dragonflies and mayflies. So what could a chemical free but hedge. It is thought that along with the effective alternative be? use of pesticides another big factor in So at the end of the Summer and going The answers are always there in nature their decline is the relatively recent trend into Autumn why not resolve to garden if we think about it and look hard for tidier, more manicured gardens. with nature in mind. Help nature to help enough. The slug or snail would always Removal of hedges in favour of fences you. prefer to eat rotting leaves but in the and walls provides a barrier for the absence of these they will go for the next hedgehog which needs to roam at least • Be less tidy Leave a pile of leaves best thing be that our lovingly tended 1 to 2 kilometres a night to forage for • Leave part of the lawn unmown dahlias, prize hostas or lettuces. So food. This has led to the BHPS setting • Provide a pile of logs providing alternative foods for them up' Hedgehog Street ' This involves • Replace a panelled fence with a ensures that slugs get enough to eat neighbours planning routes through their hedge while, hopefully, your veggie beds and area so that hedgehogs can move freely borders are left well alone. and everyone can benefit from their slug If you do just one of these things you will This year I am glad to say our resident devouring tendencies. For more be doing an amazing amount of good for hedgehog survived our terrible Winter information visit our natural world and providing a gift to and is doing a fantastic job at hoovering www.britishhedgehogs.org.uk You will us all. up all the slugs she can find. Now the also find more very useful information weather has become hotter and there about how to build a hedgehog shelter References: are less slugs around I have started to so that they can hibernate safely and www.britishhedgehogs.co.uk. put out cat food again along with water successfully. . www.bbc.co.uk for a drink so that she can concentrate of www.wildlifetrust.org.uk feeding her young. I have decided to do If slugs are still a problem here are a this every other day otherwise she may few more ideas that don't involve the …..... and here is an organic solution I become too dependant on it and stop use of chemicals: am just about to trial cure black-spot on eating the slugs. roses Every week spray them with a BRAN FLAKES scattered around Hostas solution of milk, best if full fat, diluted 1 Here are some interesting 'Hoggy' facts I and other equally devoured plants. The part milk to 2 parts water. Spray them have picked up from the British slugs will eat the bran flakes which swell thoroughly weekly. Make sure you spray Hedgehog Preservation Society BHP: up and kill them. the inner as well as upper leaf surface. • a healthy adult will consume at least Pick up and dispose of any affected 200grams of insects in one night. STALE BEER in plastic cups sunk into fallen leaves to minimise the rik of • In 3 months, a hedgehog will the ground. The smell attracts the slugs recontamination. completely clear a slug infested UK which fall into the cups and drown. Madam Green Tips

July 2014 Page 5 22/06/14 Poltimore Women’s Institute Cherishing Churchyards June 7th and 8th This month has been quite busy, starting with out Birthday We would like to send our thanks to outing to Killerton for a delicious cream tea. The scones all those people who attended our were like mini fruit cakes with lashings of clotted cream Cherishing Churchyards weekend in and jam and only a few of us could manage one and half. After a walk around Poltimore Church and Village Hall. the shop and garden centre we made our way to the Chapel for a concert by the The event was very successful (and Bach Choir which included a solo by a very talented flautist. over £300 was made), and there were We have also had the National AGM in Leeds which I attended. Lovely weather many comments on the wonderful for the journey up and back but on the day of the meeting the weather was displays of WW1 information and atrocious. Good job we were inside. During the meeting, as well as all the usual memorabilia. The exhibition in the business there were three speakers, Sir Andrew Motion, Poet Laureate 1999, Church focussed on the lives of those Dr George McGavin, entomologist from the One Show and Bill Turnbull from Poltimore men who died in the Great BBC Breakfast. Each, very interesting, amusing and informative on their chosen War, and the display in the hall subjects. A truly memorable day and a super weekend away. showed personal photographs and stories about villagers’ own families Two of us also went to Birmingham to visit the Black Country Living Museum. and their roles in the war. William Well worth a visit and shows how people lived in the Midlands during the 19th Baker’s uniform was a great century with authentic houses, shops and schools. We could even go down a centrepiece. The new curtains and mine or ride a barge through underground tunnels. We also visited the BBC the flowers around the church made it Good Food and Garden Show and grazed our way around sampling most of very welcoming and attractive, and what was on offer. Another superb trip. My family have now christened me the the churchyard was looking especially gadabout! Two members also joined Thorverton WI for their 90th birthday tidy! celebration and enjoyed an excellent tea and an amusing talk by Tony Beard, "The Wag from Widdicombe", and Bunty was presented with a bouquet for her Many thanks to all those who birthday. supported this big project – the Parish Council, the WI who provided the After the usual business at this months meeting we had a very interesting talk delicious refreshments, Poltimore from Les May who is a member of Freewheelers, which is an emergency House Research Society, the response motorcycle courier service delivering blood, tissue samples and flowerarrangers, the Friends of sometimes much needed medication around Devon, All achieved on charitable Poltimore Church, the hall and social donation. Awe inspiring. club committees and all the many Flower of the month: 1st, Sheila, 2nd, Jane Greed, Vera and Carole, 3rd, Jo individuals who contributed time and effort. Thanks too to the bell ringers Competition: 1st, Esme, 2nd, Jo, & 3rd, Bunty and all those who came to the Our next meeting on 9th July includes a talk on the evening service when the sun shone History and Language of Fans. SB and made a wonderful ending to the weekend.

Poltimore Fête Q. Where can you find………….. August Bank Holiday Monday • True World War 1 stories, at 1pm. • Michael Parkinson on cricket, To be held at Poltimore House. • Ainsley’s Big Cookout, • The National Trust Book of the Usual attractions and stalls with BBQ Countryside. and Cream teas. • The Organic Gardeners’ handbook. If you have any goods or prizes for the • over 160 children’s books, 30 quality stalls or can help on the day please jigsaws, hundreds of reference books phone Margaret Sandford and 300 novels from Peter Ackroyd to 01392 461330. PG Wodehouse ? All Proceeds go to Poltimore A. The community lending library in Poltimore Church! Church and the charities it supports Wednesdays and Saturdays 10 – 12 borrow whatever you like for as long as you like. Further details next month

July 2014 Page 6 22/06/14 Your Neighbourhood Beat Manager: - Constable 3210 Buffie CAVIN

I am currently dealing with a marked increase in Dog attacks. In this hot weather dogs are unpleasantly hot and perhaps more aggressive than in the cooler weather. If you own a dog YOU are responsibly for everything it does. It should be kept under control at all times. The dog warden and the An Afternoon With police take these instances very seriously and I am currently in the process of dealing Cantilena Choir with two court cases to apply for destruction orders on out of control dogs Sunday July 6th 3pm Secure your garage and shed from thieves After a marked increase in shed thefts, typical when “visitors” come up to Local History enjoy our beautiful Devon over the summer months, police are encouraging people to undertake simple security measures such as locking sheds and Afternoon garages and putting expensive items away in secure locations after use. Just look on it like this, thieving is a business and they will take anything that Saturday 12th July 2014 is not secured. Like any good business they take the easiest and most cost effective option. If it is secured alarmed and marked it is less viable to steal Come and discover your local history than something that isn’t! in the Chapel. Hosted by Poltimore Estate Research Neighbourhood Beat Officer Buffie Cavin said: “We are urging everyone to Society with participation from local make sure they lock their sheds and garages over the summer months and grounds and societies as well as talks lock away all expensive garden equipment after use” on local topics. Top tips to ensure your shed and garage are secure Craft Fair  Locks – Fit strong deadlocks or padlocks to shed and garage doors Sunday 13th July 2014 10am-4pm  Garden equipment – Lock all garden equipment after use in your A great range of quality, many garage or shed handmade, products for sale  Strong doors – Make sure your doors are strong and solid. Use strong outside, in the Chapel and in the door hinges also secured with coach bolts. refurbished Project Centre Studio  Outside lighting – Install outside lighting, possibly low energy security Bring the whole family! lights  Access Routes – Consider using gravel on paths and driveways. This Cygnet New Theatre makes it difficult for people to approach without making a noise to presents attract attention. Twelfth Night  Fencing – Install suitable fencing and gates around your home Defensive plants – Use prickly plants and hedges as a defence Wednesday 16, Thursday 17  and Saturday 19 July, 7pm against thieves Mark your property – Marking your property with your postcode, house number or name marks the property traceable and deters criminals. Make a Cygnet New Theatre record of all serial numbers and register your equipment on presents www.immobilise.com Alice Through The Looking Glass Notice Friday 18, 7pm And Saturday 19 July, 3pm matinee Have you seen two white German Shephard dogs running loose in or around Poltimore? An elderly women and her 9 month old terrier were attacked by dogs of this Garden Photography for description walking on the footpath by the Motorway from Poltimore to Broadclyst on Saturday June 14th at 8.30a.m. Beginners Saturday 26 July 9-12pm Afterwards her dog needed veterinary attention & she, herself suffered from shock at such an unprovoked attack. in the Studio and Grounds at Poltimore House If you have any information please ring the EDDC dog warden on 01392 571517

July 2014 Page 7 22/06/14 Some random comments about the A Busy Time For FRAN! With a hectic schedule, the Friends of Rewe and Netherexe have felt the wildlife in Rewe: need to divide into groups to organise the big events that follow closely on I moved to Rewe about 4 years ago, each other, although it is all hands on from the Raddon Hills, just on the deck when action is required. With the other side of the river Exe, and from Fête behind us, the Medieval Hog my present house I can see where I Roast at Netherexe follows shortly on used to live. The wildlife there was th wonderful and I assumed that, by Friday July 18 . This is an event for comparison, Rewe would have little to all the family and all ability access is offer. How wrong I was. available. The meal will have a medieval twist, current food hygiene In my dog walking, I am rarely more and health and safety regulations than half a mile from the main road, would preclude authenticity. To add to but within that confined area I have Fledgings waiting for their next flying the atmosphere people are seen foxes, deer, badgers and stoats. lesson at Forum Towers encouraged to come in medieval dress There is a profusion of wild flowers but do come anyway and just enjoy growing along the verges and on a The swallows are back, but I have yourselves, it will be a relaxing and short walk I can at times see well over seen far fewer house martins. Every enjoyable evening. Space is limited so 40 different ones in flower. As would year so far they have nested on the entry is by ticket only - see advert. be expected there are flowers that I barns around me, but this year there We would be very grateful for offers of are none. As compensation I have help to move tables and chairs on the could find by the Raddon Hills that I th th have not seen in Rewe, but there are greater spotted woodpeckers, both 16 and 19 (Please ring 841399 or a number growing here that I did not male and female, coming to my bird 841453). feeder, and I am hoping that in due see before. Crosswort grows all over Martin Harvey the place, but I had never seen it course they will bring the young ones before and had to look it up, as I had too. They are having to compete with to do with Bristly Ox-Tongue. the jackdaws and a pair of magpies Goatsbeard (or Jack-go-to-bed at and there is activity on the feeder We Will Remember..... noon) grows along several of the throughout the day with the sparrows The Devon centenary project to verges, and I never saw it along the using the time when the bigger birds remember those who lost their lives in verges where I was before, and there are away. My garden does not suit the First World War continues its tour is horse radish growing in Green Lane. the more interesting little birds, the tits of the county. A large pictorial banner Along the road to Columbjohn, there and warblers or even the robin, but has been produced and side banners are hops growing in the hedges. they are all in the larger trees around. crafted, to carry poppies of They flower quite late in the year, and I remembrance bearing the names of have never seen many flowers, but the I have strung the feeder suspended in individuals who died in the conflict or plant is growing there. the middle of a long line, in the hope groups from towns, villages and that rats would not be able to reach it. hamlets around the county. It will be The hops are also growing at the wide However, after I had seen a rat accompanied by an exhibition of river bank by Columbjohn, and there I working its way along the line, I memorabilia. The exhibition can be threaded some water bottles along it. have also seen, once, a dipper, and, viewed on the weekend of 9th and 10th I watched a rat trying so hard to once, a tree creeper. There are August at Rewe Church and on skylarks to be heard in the Green overcome the obstacle, falling off th several times and immediately Sunday, the 17 at Netherexe Church Lane area, and lapwings to be seen, (coinciding with the local Horse Show). when they are on the move, in the climbing up again and trying again, but while I watched it never succeeded, All money raised by the project will go fields on both sides of the main road. to the Royal British Legion. If anyone There are woodpeckers, buzzards, although it managed a little better each time. If I find that the rat has has any memorabilia, information or ravens and tawny owls. Some years stories which they feel might be of use ago I did see a barn owl near Rewe managed to reach the feeder, I have other strategies up my sleeve and for the exhibition please contact Martin but not since I moved here and I do Harvey (841399) who will pass it on to not know whether any are around now. now, instead of my initial horror at realising there was a rat in the garden the project organisers or email: I am enjoying the challenge! MW [email protected] MH

July 2014 Page 8 22/06/14 Miscellany: History Society The Mobile Library and After- TORTOISE LOST !! Rewe and neighbourhood noon Teas at Rewe Parish Hall On 5th June, we at the I guess I'll have 1250-1570 Friends of Rewe and to shell out for a Netherexe (FRAN) held new Satnav... Stuart Holmes treated us to our second Afternoon (exactly)an hour of informative Teas in the Parish Hall. entertainment, on the "horrible It was another lovely after- histories" of the heroes and villains of noon and we were de- Rewe and neighbourhood, and how lighted to be joined by two people from they fitted into the political other villages. All those who come are environment of the period. The talk always made very welcome. was carefully illustrated and we loved The next Afternoon Teas dates are: the little details - eg. how did Thursdays 3rd and 31st July from Brampford Speke get its name, and 2.30pm what is the connection with and, if the sun shines, we may be able to Our beloved tortoise managed to get woodpeckers?* lay the tables out in the churchyard, so better still. out under the wire of his fencing on Thank you Stuart. You did a stalwart Tuesday 17th June and hasn’t been Don’t forget that the mobile library will be job, and it was well worth turning out in Rewe car park from 2.25 to 2.45pm on seen since. It is possible that he’s still for on the night when England lost to in the garden but we have pulled up those dates so you could make use of Uruguay! that at the same time. and dismantled most of it now and he is nowhere to be seen. He is only a Wendy Bates If we don’t use it we’ll lose it! few years old and, when he’s not in Whether you use the library or not, do *"Brampford Speke" is from Richard come for tea (or coffee!) and delicious the sunshine, needs the warmth of Espec/Lespec of Brampford, whose his special lamp. home-made cakes. We look forward to name is said to derive from the Latin seeing you. Contacts: If you can help, please contact Helen, word for woodpecker (Picus). Helen Stephan, Bakers Cottage, Rewe. Lévon and Anton Stephan at Bakers (our next meeting will be on 25 Sept – Tel: 841887 Cottage, Rewe, on keep an eye out for details) Gina Stroud, Thorndon House, Rewe. 841887 or 07718 058958. Tel: 841384 Thank you.

Newton St Cyres Tennis Club: June update: June is a busy time in the tennis world - the French Open, Queens, Wimbledon - and at Newton St Cyres Tennis Club we also have a full schedule of league matches and club fixtures. We had a great turn out for our club ladies, mens and mixed doubles qualifiers, and lovely weather for all which made play and spectating very enjoyable. Still to come are open singles on 22/6/14. And ladies singles on 11/7/14. Junior finals day will be on 21/6/14, and all adult finals on 27/7/14, which should be an enjoyable event to come and watch. Meanwhile we have 6 teams competing at varying levels in Exeter and East Devon leagues, so what with home matches, our other regular club and coaching sessions and Newton St Cyres Primary School booked in for one afternoon per week, the club is buzzing with activity at this time of the year. So if all that tennis on television is getting you inspired why don’t you come down and have a go? Whether you are a beginner, an aspiring Andy Murray or Laura Robson, or just like a friendly game of club doubles, you will be given a warm welcome. Check out our website: www.newtonstcyrestennisclub.co.uk for details of all our sessions and for contact details of our membership secretary Laura Leigh.

July 2014 Page 9 22/06/14 Stoke Stoke Canon Brownies Canon WI On Wednesday 21st May the Brownies replanted the containers There was a great deal of interest in the outside the Jubilee Hall. They also brought in different June meeting of Stoke Canon WI as the containers to plant which included a biscuit tin, old bread bin and wellies. In speaker was the very popular Mr Whitton respect of the rustle Bustle and Squeak badge the Brownies made woodland of Whitton and Laing Exeter. He brought animals out of themselves. along some very interesting and pretty antique jewellery, which he passed On Wednesday 4th June we played the “tip” game with sweets. We made around for us to handle and examine. Fathers Day cards. We decorated the banner for the 100th Birthday The pieces were from various ages and Celebration at Tiverton on Saturday June 14th. We had a pow-wow regarding styles including mourning brooches and the games for Huxham Fete. the Arts and Crafts movement, as well as some lovely rings. He told us about the On Saturday June 7th 5 Brownies attended Huxham Fete. The games played value of the pieces and the way the were marbles in the flowerpot and hook the duck. market works with gold and silver prices and answered questions. He also th examined some jewellery brought along On Wednesday June 11 we completed the Agility Badge. This involved by members and commented on them. knowing how to warm up and warm down and an Aerobic routine. Many He was asked to chose his personal thanks to Jacqui Coppin who helped organise this badge. The badge was a th th favourite for the competition. Whilst special 100 Birthday Agility badge. The banner for the 100 birthday conceding that it was a difficult choice, celebration was completed together with the father’s day cards. We finished he chose and Arts and Crafts necklace the evening by singing “Ding Dong Lady”. owned by Davrille. The following badges have been obtained:- Others items discussed prior to Mr 100th Birthday Badge- Grace Reddin Georgia Kertland Whitton's arrival was the success of the th Leaving Badge- Georgia Kertland Group meeting on May 15 and the Rustle Bustle and Squeak-Green with Lizard cream teas at the end of May. Riley- Blue Griffith Rosie Plumridge Chloe Bolt There is going to be a trip out in August Darcy Cummings to the pretty village of Upottery for lunch. Rustle Bustle and Squeak- Yellow with Hedgehog Ellie Hooper Felicity Baker Niamh White Competition results:- Agility Badge: Flower of the month Riley- Blue Griffith Hallie Cummings Holly Bell 1st Davrille Owens; Rosie Plumridge Darcy Cummings Rebekah Stone 2nd Sylvia Hannaford, Poppy Bell Georgia Kertland Ellie Hooper rd 3 = Barbara Alford and Grace Reddin Niamh White Chloe Bolt Janet Boustred. Isla Cowie The next meeting will be supper in Barbara and Gordon Alfords garden on Thursday July 10th at 7.30pm. Churchyard tidy-up The Stoke Canon Ken Trow There will be a churchyard/cemetery It is with sadness that we learn of the Daytime Book Club tidy-up on death of Ken Trow of 3 Myrtle Our Daytime Book Club meets on the Saturday 19th July at 10 - 12 (Weather permitting). Cottages, Stoke Canon. Ken was a very third Thursday of the month at the We hope to do weeding and clear cheerful and friendly man, who Stoke Canon Inn. nettles. was always happy to have a chat if you Please bring any gardening tools, met him in the village. He loved We meet at 11.15 for coffee, we secateurs, trimmers etc. to have a discussion about cars and he discuss our book and enjoy lunch Refreshments will be available. enjoyed coach outings with his together. wife Sylvia and other local people. All are welcome and help is much He had been unwell for some time, but Our book for this month is Yesterdays appreciated. Info from Elizabeth bore it with great fortitude, Houses by Mavis Cheek. 841219 supported by Sylvia. Vivienne Watson 01392 682732

July 2014 Page 10 22/06/14 School Report...Stoke Canon Church of England Primary School News

Summer term is always incredibly busy in school and this term is no exception ! This is what has been going on in the classes: Lime class- they have had a busy term doing work and playing to find out about different animal habitats.

Year 1 and 2 pupils enjoying a visit from the Dogs’ Trust Ready… steady….. GO ! The start of the Junior Cross Country at Clyst Vale Yew class: they are currently finding out about Victorian times and coaches. The year 1 and 2 pupils were Art Exhibition at the Cathedral investigating famous Victorians in invited to a tennis day at Exeter University. Our year 5 and 6 pupils have produced history. They have had a 'Victorian some superb artwork alongside their school day'- all children and teachers Cricket- We have been running a club teacher, Peter Grierson. It is based on dressing in costume and experiencing for 'kwik cricket'- a simplified version of the story of the Exeter City FC team such rigours as rote learning and cricket using a soft ball. Our team took being invited to play football in Brazil draconian punishment ! The class part in trhe East Devon Festival of against the national team in 1914 and were due to visit Coldharbour Mill in Cricket at Ottery St Mary Cricket Club. that on their return, most of the players Uffculme. We also entered a team into a 6 team immediately volunteered to serve their Chestnut and Ash class: Both tournamnent at Clyst Vale. country. classes have enjoyed working on Football- Children enjoyed matches habitats. They experienced a 'Hands against Clyst St Mary, Whimple, Different schools have created artwork On' science day at Exeter University Silverton, Broadclyst and Lady around the themes of the story- Exeter recently and took part in Jamie Oliver's Seawards schools this term. They City, Brazil, the Great War, Britain 100 'World's biggest ever cooking lesson'. have had a good level of success but years ago. Oak class: Year 6 pupils have far more important is that at least 25 children have proudly represented the The work will be on display in the completed their SATs and are now cathedral until Fri 4th July. enjoying working on a topic about school and tried their very best. In a Brazil. They have done some superb tournamnent at Clyst Vale, one of our 1 Richard Somerwill 1 teams lost in a play off final to Clyst St poetry about favelas and performed Headteacher Brazilian Capoera dancing in a class Mary. assembly presentation for parents. Tag rugby- The older pupils 1- Footie note: Our Forum hack didn't have School Sports represented the school in the Culm the benefit of an education like this (and the We take every opportunity we can to Valley Cup. They were runners up in World Cup was held in England when he was at school!) so we looked it up: enable children to take part in sports- their group and did well to qualify for both team and individual. Recent the finals of the competition. Favela - A favela is the term for a slum in Brazil, most often within urban areas. experiences have been: Running- 24 children took part in a cross country run at Clyst Vale- our The first favelas appeared in the late Tennis- all the children in years 1, 2 very own Samuel Mills and Lara 19th century and were built by soldiers and 3 took part in tennis lessons Gimbuta won the Junior Boys and who had nowhere to live. Some of the first settlements were called bairros alongside Exeter Tennis Centre Junior Girls events ! africanos. - Wikipedia

July 2014 Page 11 22/06/14 Instalment No 36 Variety is the spice of life.

Looking back over the years I have been very fortunate to have always had interesting work, none more so door was fully opened and I was me that she had a brilliant idea to than when I retired from the Police confronted by an elderly lady of about prove conclusively that this man was Force and started Guardian Security. 75 years grey haired tied in a bun at picking the locks and breaking into her Some of the situations were quite the neck, a tall woman wearing a property, Before going to Church, she similar and the following is a typical tweed skirt and jacket. She had very told me that she sprinkled Vim over the example. stout brown shoes on her feet and floors. The reason being that she thick wool stockings. She was well would be able to follow the footprints. When I was a policeman in the old spoken, some one told me later that With bated breath I said what Exeter City days we had a City Centre she had been the matron in a public happened. She said “He swept it up.” office where members of the public school and everything about her frequently called. The reasons for indicated this. Around her waist was a Following this things went quiet until their calls were many and varied and strong leather belt and suspended one day I received a call from her some visited on a regular basis. Lost from the belt was a chain which held a saying she had moved to Torquay and property, complaints and maybe some large bunch of keys of various types. would I fit some locks for her. I told dear old soul who wished to complain I later discovered that every door and her that I had an arrangement with the about the neighbour who was cupboard was fitted with an locksmith in Torquay that I would not bombarding her with X-rays and giving assortment of locks. The locks were poach on his territory and he would not her head pains and worse. The best were being unlocked and relocked. poach on mine. I never heard from her way to deal with complaints of this She was a regular church goer again. nature was to listen patiently make attending the nearby church every notes and tell her that an officer would Sunday. She requested that I fit a new Not infrequently calls were received be sent to deal with the matter. This Chubb lock to the front door; this was from people locked out and most usually did the trick or at least kept her a simple operation, take out the old commonly was caused by the basic quiet for a week or two. Most of these and fit new with three keys. I kept the Yale with the door closing and keys complaints are similar in nature and old lock in my van which was just as inside. Locksmiths earn a lot of money the alleged offender is normally a male well because she would call me this way so please take care - hide and living nearby. I suppose today the virtually every Friday saying the man key outside the house or leave one complainants would be diagnosed with was still getting in when she was in with a neighbour. some form of dementia. I suppose it Church. She had this 'bee in her would be fair to say that I had some bonnet' and nothing would convince Like Mrs Gardener-Salt one of my experience in dealing with complaints her otherwise. regulars was an elderly lady who lived of this type. I was contacted by a Mrs alone in a very nice house in Gardener-Salt who wanted some locks So to continue this charade I changed Pennsylvania. She was always losing fitting to prevent a male neighbour the locks on a regular basis fitting the keys, mainly to her wardrobe where from entering her property and stealing one I had removed on the previous she kept her valuable possessions. It a variety of domestic articles and this occasion and I thought that this would was very sad because over a few despite locks on all the doors; keep her happy. I never made any years she moved from this very nice apparently this individual could open charge for other than for one lock. Like house to a poor terrace house and any lock. The story sounded very odd all the best laid plans of mice and men finally to a room on the third floor of a but it was work, by the sound of it back fired on me. I visited her one house in Blackall Road - most things, so off I went. Friday, as requested, and she handed unsuitable for an elderly lady in her me a small brown package tied with state. The moves were arranged by Mrs Gardener-Salt lived in an alms string and sealed with red sealing wax. her son and it distressed me to see her house in Dinham Road, Exeter. The I opened the package and it contained decline. Before attending I knew the alms houses were built originally for a Chubb lock of the right type - she type of key and always had one distressed gentle folk. I rang the door asked me to fit it. I said, “What is available. I finally persuaded her to tie bell and after a minute I heard the wrong with my locks? ” She replied, the key to a piece of string and keep it sound of door bolts being withdrawn “The keys on the lock you last fitted round her neck. This did the trick. and this was just the inner door. Two looked very much like the ones you bolts were then withdrawn on the front installed before. I realised you couldn't On the subject of lost property do, “Do door followed by the noise of a turning pull the wool over her eyes. I found you realise that keys are the most lost key. I was then aware of being this quite outstanding when you articles of all followed by spectacles.” checked over through a door viewer. consider that a lock of this type has a So always have a spare key! This was followed by the front door 1000 differs with no keys the same, being partially opened and a door but she had been able to tell the To be continued …...... chain being disengaged. The front difference. On one occasion she told Barry Forrest-Jones

July 2014 Page 12 22/06/14 The Church of England welcomes you! The Netherexe Parishes A Mission Community in the Diocese of Exeter - www.netherexe.org ReceivingReceiving AndAnd GivingGiving At the end of June we will have said recognised as a ‘training’ benefice in which church council members, ordained farewell to the Reverend Julia Dallen as clergy can engage with the later, 'on the ministers, or those responsible for a she prepares to move to the island of Sark job' phase of initial ministerial education. If special practical task in the church’s life. as their resident priest. Together our in reading this you have drawn the inevitable sadness at the departure of Julia conclusion that the only guaranteed For all, in whatever capacity, Christian and John from among us, and our joy for member of the licensed ministry team is theology continues to teach us that our them as they take this new step together, a the Rector, you are right! service is offered first and foremost as a deep sense of thanksgiving for the gift of gift—certainly not to earn God's favour, for Julia's ministry will be widely felt in these So in any case, the answer to the question we could never and need never do that; his parishes. 'Will Julia be replaced?' is: Yes, she will be love for every human being is —if God calls someone whom God has unconditional and does not depend on Since her appointment to Sark was gifted for this ministry to serve as a what we do or fail to do for him, or for the announced, many have asked: 'Will Julia volunteer among us, and if that call is world he loves. Rather, God calls us and be replaced?' It is a natural question, even answered by the person concerned and equips us by his grace to serve him and more so because as curate in these confirmed by those responsible for such our fellow human beings in a spirit of love Netherexe Parishes, Julia has carried a discernment (ultimately the Bishop), and if which reflects God’s own being, in joyful workload equivalent to two thirds of a full- he or she completes a course of thanksgiving for the love with which he first time post, and as is well known she has theological education and returns to serve loved us, a gift which exceeds all we can demonstrated in her ministry a standard of here for an initial curacy, perhaps longer. imagine or desire. It is that which makes commitment and professionalism of the Let us pray that God will raise up deacons sense of both our receiving and our giving. highest order. and priests, supported in a variety of ways, for the ministry to which he calls his whole With my best wishes, Douglas Nevertheless (and it's possible that some church. in our communities may not even be aware The Rev. Preb. Douglas Dettmer, Rector of the Netherexe Parishes of this), Julia has served since her That last point is a crucial one. The ordination as a Self-Supporting Minister, ministry of any Reader, bishop, priest or which means that she has worked as a deacon belongs to volunteer without pay or stipend of any Christ's church as a kind, receiving only reimbursement of the whole and not to any expenses incurred in carrying out her individual. Every duties. In other words, her ministry has baptised Christian, been a gift, freely given. In offering such a lay or ordained, is gift, like all Self-Supporting Ministers— entrusted with a including lay people who serve as Readers particular share in —she has followed in the footsteps of the the church's ministry Apostle Paul himself (see for example 1 according to the gifts Corinthians chapter 9). he or she has been given—skills, Julia's vocation (her calling to ordained aptitudes, ministry, which she and the Church of opportunities which England long ago recognised as God's call faith acknowledges to her) was nurtured in these parishes— as the gifts of the initially in the parish of Poltimore where Holy Spirit in that she lived. Following her ordination Julia individual. was placed here in her home parishes for her initial 'apprenticeship' or first curacy. For most Christian people, those gifts Julia's ministry here has blessed the will be exercised in church's mission and ministry in these daily life—in the communities, as has the work of each of family, the workplace, my ministerial colleagues—our Self- voluntary service in Supporting Associate Minister Prebendary the community, Sue Sheppard, stipendiary curate the intercessory prayer— Reverend Dave Carrington, and our lay in being authentically minister in training Laura Ford, soon to be the person one is admitted as a Reader. Sue, Julia, and called to be. Some Laura minister in the Netherexe Parishes will be called to a role because they have answered a call to in the church as an serve as volunteers. Julia and Dave have institution, perhaps been placed in the Netherexe Parishes for as churchwardens, their respective curacies because this is

July 2014 Page 13 22/06/14 JULY 2014 SERVICES & INFORMATION The Netherexe Parishes - A Mission Community in the Diocese of Exeter

Sunday 6 July 2014 Trinity 3 10:00 am Service with a Smile Holy Communion [C] Brampford Speke DD 10:00am Service of the Word Bells & Flowers Cadbury Lay Led 10:00 am Holy Communion [C] Poltimore DC 10:00 am Holy Communion [C] Thorverton SS 11:15 am Holy Communion [C] Rewe DC 12:00 noon Baptism Upton Pyne DD 4:00 pm Songs of Praise Celebration of Summer Stoke Canon Lay Led Preceded by tea at 3:30pm.

Sunday 13 July 2014 Trinity 4 10:00 am Family Service, Baptism & [C] Newton St Cyres DC Holy Communion 10:00 am Holy Communion [C] Stoke Canon HW 10:00 am Family Service of the Word Thorverton Lay Led Joint with Baptist Church 11:15 am Holy Communion [C] Upton Pyne MSS 6:30 pm Evening Prayer [BCP] Huxham DC

Wednesday 16 July 2014 09:30 am Holy Communion [BCP] Thorverton DC

Sunday 20 July 2014 Trinity 5 09:00 am Holy Communion [C] Brampford Speke DC 10:00 am Holy Communion [BCP] Cadbury DD 10:00 am Service of the Word Poltimore Lay Led 11:15 am Holy Communion [C] Rewe DC 12:00 noon Baptism Brampford Speke DD 05:00 pm Holy Communion [C] Stoke Canon DC 06:30 pm Evening Prayer [BCP] Thorverton DD

Sunday 27 July 2014 Trinity 6 09:00 am Holy Communion [C] Huxham DC 10:00 am Holy Communion [C] Newton St Cyres SS & LF 10:00 am Service of the Word Upton Pyne Lay Led 01:00 pm Baptism Brampford Speke DC 06;30 pm Evening Prayer [BCP] Cadbury DC

Sunday 3 August 2014 Trinity 7 10:00 am Service with a Smile ☺ Brampford Speke Lay Led 10:00 am Holy Communion [C] Poltimore DD 10:00 am Service of the Word Stoke Canon Lay Led 10:00 am Holy Communion [C] Thorverton DC 11:15 am Holy Communion [C] Rewe DD 06:30 pm Evening Prayer [BCP] Newton St Cyres DD

July 2014 Page 14 22/06/14 Services in the Netherexe Parishes Your parish churches aim to provide a variety of service types to meet the needs of the whole community. Most Sunday services except those early in the morning include hymns and music. Everyone is welcome at all services

Service With A Smile ☺ These services are designed for all ages and with the needs of young children especially in mind. They are informal and contemporary in style often including a children’s activity at the beginning; without communion and are led by lay teams. Services usually last about 35 minutes and are followed by refreshments Family Service Family services are suitable for all ages, may be with or without Holy Communion, are contemporary in style and are often followed by refreshments Holy Communion [C] Traditional service in contemporary language [one hour] Holy Communion [BCP] Traditional service in traditional language [one hour] Morning Prayer [BCP] Traditional Morning Service [Mattins] from the Book of Common Prayer [about an hour] Evening Prayer [BCP] Traditional Evening Service from the Book of Common Prayer [about an hour]

Daily Morning & Evening Prayer in the Netherexe Parishes

For daily services the format is generally Book of Common Prayer at Thorverton and Common Worship elsewhere, and the timing is about 20-30 minutes. All are welcome. Morning Prayer is said on Mondays at 9.10pm in Stoke Canon church (during the school term, this takes the form of Collective Worship for Stoke Canon C. of E. School); on Tuesdays at 9.15am in Stoke Canon Chapel; In Thorverton at 7.30am on many weekdays and at 9.00am on Saturdays. For a list of the days this month on which Morning Prayer will be said at Thorverton, please see the notice posted in the church porch at Thorverton and on the website [go to churches section then select Thorverton] Holy Communion [BCP] is celebrated on one Wednesday in each month at Thorverton at 9.30am; please see service details on page 1 for this month’s date Evening Prayer is said on Tuesdays at 6.00pm in Rewe church and on Thursdays at 5.00pm in Newton St Cyres church.

Variations: Mon 28 July, until new school term begins in Sep, Morning Prayer in Stoke Canon church at 9:10 am

Who’s Who …..? Abbreviations Key

DD The Revd Preb Douglas Dettmer Rector 01392 860332 SS The Revd Preb Sue Sheppard Associate Minister 01392 841284 JD The Revd Julia Dallen Assistant Curate 01392 861145 DC The Revd Dave Carrington Assistant Curate 01392 841672 LF Mrs Laura Ford Reader-in-Training 01392 841753

Associate Ministers CH Revd Christopher Hughes MSS Revd’s Michael & Sharon Simpson HW Revd Harold Whitty BOF Baptist Officiant

For more information about the Netherexe Parishes please see www.netherexe.org or contact: Mrs Margaret Lowe [Administrator] Tel: 07594 714590 - Tuesday & Thursday [08:30 – 16:30] Email: [email protected] Correspondence: The Netherexe Parishes, PO Box 734, Stoke Canon, Exeter, EX5 4WP

In Touch: Each month we publish details of all church services, events and activities in our information leaflet called “In Touch”. It is free and printed copies can be found in all of our churches but it is also available on-line from our website at www.netherexe.org or if you would prefer to receive a copy by email, simply send your details to our Administrator Margaret Lowe at [email protected] and you will be added to the monthly email distribution list.

Would you like a lift to church? May we offer you a lift to the parish church or to a joint service elsewhere? For transport to Sunday services from locations in Thorverton parish, please ring Steve Rendell on 01392 860780. For transport to weekday Holy Communion at Thorverton please ring Margaret Turner-Warwick on 01392 861173 For transport from locations in Newton St Cyres parish please contact Mrs Charlotte Dyer on 01392 851618 For transport from Rewe parish please contact Guy Sheppard on 01392 841284

July 2014 Page 15 22/06/14 So why cling to those things which On Sunday 6th July 2014 at 5.00pm fade and disappear when our Lord we have tea and in the evening at Jesus is just a prayer away. So why 6.30pm we have a visit of Matthew not talk to Him today and ask Him into Glass Representing SASRA your life to lead and guide you through life On Sunday 27th July 2014 in the evening at 6.30pm we have a visit of Praise the Lord! Representatives from The Mission Welcome Aviation Fllowship The Lord is My Shepherd I shall not be in want Sunday Morning Praise the Lord! Meetings Psalm Chapter 23 verse 1 in July 2014

We see in the world many people 6th July 2014 clinging to what? Usually the things Breaking of Bread being clung to are shallow and have 13th July 2014 no worth in the long run and they gain Breaking of Bread in nothing and soon sometimes they 20th July 2014 are forgotten about because Praise and Worship something which seems more shallow 27th July 2014 to cling to comes along or someone Breaking of Bread asks us have we seen this or tried this Meetings at 11.15am or even brought the lastest model of this. Sunday Evening It is soon wanted because yet again it Meetings is something to cling to until the next in June 2014 clinging item comes into view 6th July 2014 Is this helping us get through life or do Speaker – Matthew Glass we want something much much better, Representative from The Sailors, something that wants to look after us Airman Scripture Readers Association and never changes or wears out. 13th July 2014 Speaker – John Gooding Then look back to the top to the verse 20th July 2014 from the Bible. Here we see a picture Speaker – David Cole of our Lord Jesus as the Shepherd and Breaking of Bread in Bible times the Shepherd went 27th July 2014 before His sheep and what a better Representatives from The Mission way than to lead but from the front Aviation Fellowship where the Shepherd can see the pitfalls ahead of Him and also the good Meetings at 6.30pm places for His sheep to be with good pasture to feed on. Is it not the same with us not to cling to useless items that fade and disappear from us but to House Groups have Our Lord Jesus leading us in this Friday, 7.30pm life and as He leads we can cling to Our living Lord Jesus the one who 11th July 2014 wants to lead us to best places and at Stoke Canon Chapel looks after us when the rough land comes along. 25th July 2014 in Exeter

July 2014 Page 16 22/06/14 Fund R Fund Raaisisining Event For Char g Event For Charitiiteiess BBiinnggoo EEvveenniinng! Stoke Canon Fête Stoke Canon g! Stoke Canon J Juubbilielee Hall th e Hall The Old Vicarage Garden Saturday 12 th J Saturday 12 Juulyly (Jubilee Hall if wet) 77.0.00 for 7.30 - Cash Saturday July 12th 0 for 7.30 - Cash P Prirzizeess ALL WELCOM ALL WELCOMEE at 2.30pm Admission Adults 50p Children free Produce Hoopla MMiinnii MMaarrkkeett Cakes Crafts th Books Plants Saturdayy 1 199th J Juulyly Saturda Toys Bric a brac e Hall JJuubbilielee Hall Children's games Raffle n 9.30am SStotokkee C Caannoon 9.30am Face painting Hot dogs & lots of other stalls Refreshments In aid of church maintenance funds

Exeter & District Fuchsia & Pelargonium Society FuchsiaFuchsia ShowShow. On Sunday 20th July 2014 1.30 To 4.00 pm Newton St Cyres Parish Hall Admission £ 1.00 Stalls And Refreshments

Cream Tea And Songs Of Praise “A CELEBRATION OF SUMMER” at St Mary Magdalene Church Stoke Canon (hopefully in the churchyard weather permitting) on Sunday July 6th 2014 Tea at 3.30 with Songs of Praise at 4.00pm. Please note that this event replaces the normal 10.00 am Service of the Word If you have a favourite hymn that you would like us to sing please call Harold on 860397 and leave a message. Alternatively ask on the day.

July 2014 Page 17 22/06/14 Silverton & Exe Valley Seniors March 2014 Newsletter If you are 50 you can be in!

Annual membership is £5 per person. Full details of our 2014 programme available on our website (details below) or from the Club Secretary COFFEE MORNING Our next Coffee Morning will be held on Tuesday 15th July between 1000 and 1130 at St Mary’s Church Hall Silverton. This is an opportunity to book for events, meet friends and if you wish, take part in our monthly Quiz. The entrance charge is still only £0.50p (includes tea/coffee and biscuits). We also have a Raffle. So why not come along and see what is on offer? MONDAY WHIST Whist Afternoons this month are on the 14th and 21st July at St Mary’s Church Hall Silverton commencing at 2:00 PM. Entrance fee £2 includes a raffle ticket, tea & biscuits (sometimes cake!). Do come along, it is easy to learn and keeps the brain active! An enjoyable social afternoon assured. DATES OF FORTHCOMING EVENTS Monday 7th July – Exeter Quay, Ship Canal and canal boat trip to Exmouth Departing Silverton 1200 (Ruffwell 1205, Rewe 1207, Stoke Canon 1210) we travel the short distance to Exeter’s historic Quay with time to visit one of the cafes or pubs before embarking on our Stuart Line vessel to sail 2½ hours on the oldest shipping canal in Europe. The 8 mile journey passes through two locks and the Countess Weir lifting bridge will be raised to allow our vessel to pass through. We will rejoin our coach at Exmouth and return to the Exe Valley. Inclusive cost £18. Friday 1st August – Ford Abbey & Beer: A blend of two attractions! Forde Abbey was originally an 11th century monastery and now a stunning house and gardens. After a guided tour of the House there will be time for lunch and to explore the extensive gardens. Our return journey in the afternoon includes an hour’s stop at the seaside village of Beer – famous for smuggling, lace & stone. Inclusive cost £20 Wednesday 20th August – CATS or Torquay & Brixham. Afternoon matinee performance at the Princess Theatre Torquay of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record breaking smash hit musical like no other. Inclusive cost £25. Alternatively, for a cheap day out, why not take our coach to Torquay (£8 return) where, if you wish, you can get a boat to Brixham for £2 return from the Ferry operator. Coach leaves Silverton 1130 (Ruffwell 1135, Rewe 1138, Stoke Canon 1140). If you are interested in any of the above events or would like to join the Club please contact Martin Clough Club Secretary 38 Hederman Close Silverton Devon EX5 4HW Telephone 01392 860971 or e-mail: [email protected] or for further details of events please visit our website http//www.sevs.info

Custard Charlotte What: How: • 1 lb cooking apples ✔ Peel core and slice the apples and put into a pan with the • juice and grated rind of 1/2 lemon lemon rind, juice and water. • 2 tbs the water ✔ Cook until tender, then beat in 1 oz of the sugar. • 3 oz sugar ✔ Fry the breadcrumbs in 1 oz of butter until golden brown. • 4 oz fresh breadcrumbs ✔ Add the rest of the sugar and the cinnamon when cooled. • 2 oz butter ✔ Grease an ovenproof dish with the remaining butter and arrange alternate layers of apples and breadcrumbs. • 1/2 tsp powdered cinnamon ✔ Top off with the breadcrumbs. • 3/4 pint thick custard ✔ Cover the top with the prepared custard and cook in the oven • few slices dessert apple at 190C/375F, Gas mark 5 for 10 minutes. ✔ Decorate the top with the dessert slices. Enjoy! PA

July 2014 Page 18 22/06/14 STOKE CANON INN 3rd Birthday Celebration! Our Community Pub celebrated its third birthday in June. On Pilates Classes Tuesday 17th June we all raised a glass of bubbly, blew out Thorverton – Village Hall the candles, enjoyed some cake and sang Happy Birthday! Wednesdays @ 11.45am – 12.45pm On the previous Saturday we had a lovely family day and lots of locals dropped in for ‘celebratory breakfast’ , lunch or Upton Pyne – Village Hall barbeque in the garden. Meanwhile children enjoyed games nd 2 Wednesday each month @ 5.30-6.30pm, and played with some of the new play equipment that we all other Wednesdays at 6.30-7.30pm now keep in our new toy shed. As well as the barbeque there were some stalls to help raise money for the new toys and extra hilarity broke out when Geoff was voted in to be wet-sponged in the Stocks. Big Bob continued the entertainment in the evening. On the Friday, to finish off the Birthday week, we had a great music night with Ravel, a performer all the way from Bristol. Thanks to everyone who attended any of the events and a special thanks to all the people who help keep the pub going all year round! We have some special events in July including an RSPB talk £5 ‘Pay as you go’, bring a towel about Birds, Spanish Night with tapas and music and Folk at Pilates improves core strength, postural stability and the Stoke with Senseless... please look at the Diary in the flexibility whilst emphasising deep, coordinated breathing front of Forum. Carolyn’s lovely food continues to please: and slow precise movements, and therefore is not jarring Sunday Roasts, Thursday Curry Night (£15 for two), Friday to joints. It promotes mind-body integration and helps Roast (12-3pm, 6-9pm only £5.95), Saturday Steak Night with depression. (£15 for 2)... so come along and support our local pub. Contact: Aspasia (BSc, PhD Sport & Health Sciences; PS We’re always looking for more volunteers – regular or irregular – bar work, cleaning, maintenance, special REPS Level 3 Pilates instructor) on 07796384334 or events... can YOU help? Just leave your contact details [email protected] at the pub and we’ll get in touch with you.

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July 2014 Page 19 22/06/14 Silverton Link Up ( Charity No. 1048253 ) Voluntary Drivers Scheme for Wyndham House and Exe Valley Surgeries Patients The VOLUNTEER DRIVERS are

Jean Hawkins 860849 John Kiely 861545 Doreen Beer 860731 Stephen Roach 861042 MaryClare Smith 861916 Dave Sleep 860678 Mary Hall 860532 John Pizey 861711

If you require transport contact one of the drivers mentioned above, giving them as much notice as possible. Or for more info contact: Roger Higman (Link Up co-ordinator) 860571 [email protected]

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