Issue 7
February—March 2011
CHAIRMAN CHARLES CHATS...
Happy New Year to you all! My new year’s resolution it to try to be polite and positive in my dealings with everyone.
Now for a negative the road from Highampton to Windmilland Cross is going to be closed from the 28th of February until the 11th of March. The official diversion is via Folly Gate and Dunsland Cross, a nice little round trip!
I hope that there are enough of you interested in books to keep our mobile library visiting us on alternate Tuesday afternoons at the Village Hall, you know the old adage “use it or lose it”. This is true of all the facilities in the village so please come and join in all the events held this year by the clubs and organisations, volunteers put a great deal of time and effort in to stage these events. Please support your school, Holy Cross Church, Burdon Grange and all clubs and societies, also, please in these difficult times, all your local businesses. If you have any talents to exploit please do so and help us keep a vibrant village. We hold our parish council meetings on the first Wednesday of each month and all your representatives would be pleased to hear from you if you need our help or wish to tell us something.
Charles Dumpleton (Parish Council Chairman)
Happy New Year to all readers!
As always, thank you to everyone who contributed to this issue.
If you would like to submit an item or an advert for publication in the next issue please email [email protected]
Alternatively please hand in any Newsletter items to the Village Post Office.
Submissions deadline for next issue: Wednesday 23 March 2011 Highampton Holy Cross Church Services
Sunday 13th February - 11.15 am Holy Communion with Healing - Revd Kathy Roberts
Sunday 27th February - 11.15 am Morning Prayer - Mrs Dorothy Chandler
Wednesday 9th March - Ash Wednesday - 9.30 am Holy Communion at Black Torrington 7.15 pm Holy Communion at Bradford
Sunday 13th March - 11.15 am Holy Communion with Healing - Revd Kathy Roberts
Thursday 24th March - 9.30 am Holy Communion - Revd Kathy Roberts
Sunday 27th March - 11.15 am Morning Prayer - Mrs Margaret Taylor & Mr Tony Lobley HIGHAMPTON MESSENGER HIGHAMPTON
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A BIG THANK YOU!
Debbie Croft would like to say a BIG Thank You to everyone who attended and helped at her 40th Birthday Party, especially Mum, Kate and Jenny for all the help with the food.
I hope everyone had a great time, I certainly did and it was great to meet up with loads of people again.
I would also like to say Thank You for your enormous generosity of donations in lieu of presents to the Devon Air Ambulance which has amounted to £620 and which I am sure you will agree they will be grateful for as this is a much needed service in our area.
Thanks again! Debbie Croft
Christmas Bingo
Christmas Bingo held at the Village Hall in December 2010, and organised by Gill Bowden, raised £168 for Hall funds.
Prizes included chicken dinners for a ‘full house’ and Christmas goodies for one or two lines!
A raffle was also held with a variety of prizes to be won.
Thank you to all who came and supported the event.
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Page 3 HIGHAMPTON PRE-SCHOOL WINE & WISDOM AT HIGHAMPTON VILLAGE HALL On 26th MARCH 7.30pm for 8pm £4.50 pp – 6 members per team Price includes a bottle of wine & cheeses (per table!) To book a table Contact Kate on 01409 231324 Or Helen on 01409 231481
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Highampton Primary School 100 Year School Reunion
The reunion organising committee attended the School Christmas Fayre on the 4th December 2010 and presented the School with items that were purchased with the profits raised by the reunion event held in October 2010. A total of £450 was raised.
The committee presented a banner, which was specially commissioned for the reunion, but can be used by the School to promote it at any future events; a photo on canvass showing the pupils holding the celebratory mugs; two boxes of K-nex educational construction toys and a wooden bench with a plaque which is to become a permanent fixture on School grounds.
The teachers Mrs Barnett and Mrs Neal, along with the pupils, were delighted to receive the gifts on behalf of the School.
Don’t forget that celebratory mugs, limited edition and only £4.50 each are still available from Highampton Shop and the School. All profits made from the sale of the mugs will be donated to the School.
The reunion guest book and a scrap book of old school photos will be donated to Highampton Local History Group at its meeting to be held in February.
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I ssue 7 Page 5 Village News – Halwill Junction
Halwill Community Market
Gents Barbers and Ladies Hairdressing During 2008 a group of volunteers decided to set up what they thought would be a few fund raising No Appointments (Except for colours & perms) events in the form of a monthly Coffee Morning Telephone 01837 53653 with stalls. However, the idea took off and here we 14 Fore Street Okehampton are in 2011 booked up with the Halwill Parish Hall Previously Trudy’s Hair Studio Sheepwash for a further 11 months. Our first date this year is 12th February.
The market is held on the second Saturday of each month from 10.00am to noon, with a variety of stalls including, meat, vegetables, cheese, plants, crafts and charity stalls.
We owe a big Thank You to the stall holders who have supported us over the months, some of them from the very beginning. It is an enjoyable morning where people can get together for a cuppa and a chat and also find that special “something” they T C M Plumbing have been looking for. Burst pipes? Taps dripping? Valves leaking? Radiators not getting hot? Gutters blocked? A positive outcome from the Market has been the donations that the group has been able to make to Based locally at Inwardleigh we cover the surrounding areas local community organisations and charities, helping you with your plumbing need no matter how small including: Contact Tim Morgan on 01837 843182 Or visit our website www.tcmplumbing.org.uk Parent & Toddler Group To see what we can do for you Scallywags Halwill Brownies NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Cubs & Beavers The Winsford Trust This message comes via the Community Messaging Halwill Primary School Garden Club System and relates to police log 381 of the 11th January Halwill Baptist Youth Club 2011. Beaworthy Church A resident of North Tawton reports receiving a phone- and significantly to the Devon Air call from a company offering to sell him a device to re- Ambulance Trust and Help for Heroes. duce his energy bills by 40% over a 12 month period.
The asian sounding male requested £99 and tried to get the recipients' bank details. The person called smelt a rat We always welcome new “sellers” even if it is a and informed the police. This is a variation on the usual local community group needing a “one off” table. attempt to obtain bank details, please don't fall for it.
Just contact Jane – 01409 221505 or Sandra 01409 Mr M Puckey 255668 for more details. Come along and join us, you will be sure of a Warm Welcome. Tel: 01409 231651
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Highampton Local History Group www.highampton-lhg.co.uk In December our members had an enjoyable social evening in the Golden Inn, Highampton, where we were served a sumptuous festive buffet in the privacy of the restaurant. Our thanks go to our secretary Mrs Mo
Morel for organising the evening.
The New Year marks a new start for the Group, with our meetings being moved to the fourth Wednesday of each month, with our first meeting of the year being held in the Village Hall on January 26th. Our speaker, on this occasion, will be Mr Brian Abell who will give an illustrated talk on his home town of
Hatherleigh. The meeting starts at 7.30pm and all are welcome.
Since the last gathering of the HLHG, our members have been privileged to acquire the very last signed copy of Rev Gerry Matthews book, Black Torrington, The Second Millennium. This hard back copy will make an invaluable addition to our archives. We have learnt that local historian Gerry Matthews is presently busy writing a similar book on the history of the neighbouring village of Bradford, which, hopefully, will be published later this year.
Moving forward to March, the HLHG has been invited to join the Hatherleigh History Society to celebrate their thirty years as a group, with Radio Devon‟s Tony Beard in attendance. Tony, „The Wag from
Widecombe‟, has agreed to come along and give a talk on the history of Widecombe-on-the-Moor, where his family has lived for generations. At the moment, it is planned to hold this event in the Hatherleigh
Methodist Chapel, opposite the public car park, on Monday, March 14th, commencing at 7.30pm. This should prove to be a very interesting and entertaining evening. There will be a small charge of £2.00 each on the door, with paid up members of the Hatherleigh History Society paying £1.00.
For further information, please telephone Maurice Thomas on 01409 231460 or Brian Abell on 01837 810478.
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News from Highampton Primary School
New Starters!
Welcome to Ruby Richards and Harriet Wright who joined the School in Reception this term.
The School would like to thank everyone who attended the Christmas play “It’s a Party” in the Village Hall just before Christmas. The children thoroughly enjoyed the evening, especially performing in front of such a packed appreciative audience.
Cinema Visit
The Spring term got off to an exciting start with the whole School visiting the cinema in Okehampton for a private showing of the recently released film, Megamind, on the first day back. The expedition, a Christmas treat, had to be cancelled last term due to bad weather and icy roads, but luckily it was possible to rearrange the date, and it certainly made for a difference first day of the term!
World War II
This term the pupils are learning about what life was like for children during the Second World War. An ARP Warden is due to visit the School to make sure they know what to do in an air raid, and they are looking forward to a trip to RNAS Yeovilton in a few weeks time.
Up-coming Events...
Look out for further details of a Coffee Morning in aid of Help For Heroes to be held at 10.30am on Friday 18 February 2011 and the annual Valentine’s Disco to be held on Friday 11th February 2011.
Friday Fun For Under Fives at Highampton Primary School
Friday Mornings 9.15 am to 11 am during term time
Commences 4th February 2011
Drop in and stay for play and chat
For under 5s accompanied by an adult free refreshments
Please come along and join us!
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Alpha at the Inn What is Alpha? An opportunity to discuss the big questions – life and death and their meaning, in a supportive atmosphere.
Who is it for? Anyone interested in finding out more about Christianity. Those who want to refresh their faith. No age limit.
Where will it be held? The Union Inn, Stibb Cross (out of opening hours)
When will it start? Introductory Session Tuesday February 15th 10.30am-noon First of 10 weekly sessions Tuesday March 1st 9.45am-noon
How can I find out more? Contact Sheila Mears (01805 601140) or Contact Martin Warren (01409 281424)
Numbers would be useful but feel free to just turn up.
Invite friends and neighbours.
Chat over a cup of coffee.
Try out the introductory session.
Bring your young children and discuss childcare needs.
Introductory Session and Course are free.
Canine Cuts Professional Dog Grooming for all Breeds Clipping Hand Stripping Bathing Nail Trimming Etc Will do local collection or delivery 01409 231139 07850123900 Jane Bridges, Sheepwash
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Can’t cook? Want to learn? Join in at Happy Café in Hatherleigh Your rivers are calling! Get stuck in with Okement Rivers Improvement Group Go the extra mile with Ring and Ride Community Car Service Bring out a smile with a Time for Life activity group For these and many more volunteering opportunities Contact us Volunteer Centre West Devon 13 East Street, Okehampton EX20 1AS Tuesday to Thursday 10 am - 2 pm 01837 55047 [email protected]
Volunteer Centre West Devon is a service provided by West Devon Community and Voluntary Services
Supported by: Devon County Council, NHS Devon and West Devon Borough Council
Registered Office: 5 King Street, Tavistock, Devon PL19 0DS,
Registered Charity no 1119730. Registered Company no 6115797
Registered Charity no 1119730. Registered Company no 6115797.
Highampton WI Meetings are held at 7.30pm in the Committee Room at the Village Hall on the second Wednes- day of each month. If you would like to come along we would be delighted to see you. In February we will be exploring the wonderful world of Recycling and in March we will be making our own cards. We are all looking forward to the warmer weather and the opportunity to visit another inspiring garden and have future planned visits to the theatre.
For more information please ring Jane Bull (01837 810372) or Jackie Ridge (01409231286)
USEFUL INFORMATION
Name Telephone No. Email / Website
Parish Council
Chairman Charles Dumpleton 01409 231302 www.hatherleigh.net/highcouncillors.asp
Parish Clerk Chris Lockwood 01409 231227 www.hatherleigh.net/highcouncillors.asp
Doctor’s Surgery Dr Asad Aldoori 08448151362
Playgroup Wendy Rose 01409 231609
Post Office Dudley, Jackie, Tina 01409 231239 and Jon Ody
Member of Parliament Mel Stride 01392 823336 [email protected]
Neighbourhood Watch Mike Puckey 01409 231651
Local History Group Maurice Thomas 01409 231460 www.highampton-lhg.co.uk
Devon County Council General Enquiries 0845 155 1015 www.devon.gov.uk
West Devon Borough Council 01822 813600 www.westdevon.gov.uk
Primary School Mrs Barnett 01409 231339 Headteacher
Holsworthy Mobile Library Enquiries 01409 253514 Service
Editor Michelle Ody 01409231239 [email protected]
Highampton Primary School 60 Club
Highampton School PTFA have been running a monthly prize club for over 30 years. It is an important fundraiser enabling us to contribute each year towards equipment and out of school visits for the pupils.
Costing only £12 (per number) per year, each number offers you a 1 in 60 chance to win. A draw takes place every month with a chance to win a first prize of £15, a second prize of £10 and a third prize of £5. At Christmas there is a special draw with a chance to win a first prize of £50, a second prize of £15 and a third prize of £10.
If you would like some numbers please complete and return the slip below, together with your payment (all cheques should be made payable to Highampton School PTFA) to Highampton Post Office. We hope you may consider supporting your local community school. Thank you.
HIGHAMPTON PRIMARY SCHOOL 60 CLUB
Name: Amount of numbers required:
Address: Cheque included to the value of: £
Contact Number: