BIGBURY NEWS May 2018 Issue 435
VALERIE SCOTT PARISH COUNCILLOR
BURGH ISLAND NEW OWNER
COORDINATOR for NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH NEEDED
MEMORIAL HALL Church Bazaar Mon 28th May 2 pm
HISTORY SOCIETY Loddiswell Vintage Buses Thurs 17th May 10.30 am
FRIENDS of ST LAWRENCE Barn dance 1st June 7.00 pm
CIVIC DAY REGISTER SUPPORT by 16 May
HOSTS for DUTCH STUDENTS NEEDED
£8,416 RAISED for CHARITIES
Charterlands Chatter www.bigburycommunity.co.uk LETTER FROM THE EDITOR FREE COPIES By being in the Back Up Crew, you are Fiona Barker’s feature on Plastic, Plas- Bigbury News - to 450 homes in Bigbury not committing to the same extent as tic, not Fantastic (p 5) is a much needed thanks to volunteer DISTRIBUTION TEAM those who have filled the role for years, reminder of the importance of our com- DONATIONS CONTENTS sometimes decades. You are offering mitment to the environment and what welcome all year round these wonderful people the chance to Letter from Editor 3 we can do to make a difference. Fiona is cheques ‘Bigbury News’ take a break without feeling guilty that BACS :Lloyds Bank Sort Code 30-99-12 Environment Matters 4-5 also a second home owner. Do you have they are letting the community down. Acc No: 29305568 Acc Name Bigbury News Burgh Island changes hands 4-5 an idea for a news feature? Please get in Keeping Bigbury Busy 6 Have we taken their commitment for touch with the Editor. SUBSCRIPTIONS 19th Hole 6 granted? When did we last thank them? 2nd class post to UK mainland Crews that keep us Cruising 8-9 I am most grateful to the sixteen individ- £30 per year (12 issues - colour version) Bigbury Life 10-13 Second home owners as well as residents [email protected] uals who have made donations and the Cash in the Attic 15 are welcome to join the Back up Crew. 01548 810991 Common Ground 15 nine subscribers to Bigbury News. Thank Please get in touch with the Editor and HOLYWELL STORES Take a Walk on the Wildside 15 you - your support makes a difference. I Farm Gate 16-17 provide your contact details. If the usual black & white version available hope more of you will consider making a Pull Out Calendar 18-19 volunteers are not well or just need a donation to help support Bigbury News FREE DOWNLOAD History Society 20 holiday break they could contact the production costs and keep this commu- bigburycommunity.co.uk & Old News 20 Editor who will put them in touch with bigburyonsea.co.uk Art Beat 20-21 nity endeavour, supported by volunteers, the Back Up Team. Let’s hope there is a going strong! In the December issue, we Weather Watch 21 Back up Crew! Please make this happen. Bigbury PC AGM 22.23,31 will publish the full list of our donors and BPC Minutes (April) 31,32,34 subscribers. I hope I have to do this in Current community actions that you Neighbourhood Plan 26 very small font size to fit you all in! Garden Gate 28,29 might like to assist with may include: Bigbury Album 30 church events, youth group, toddler We are in the process of developing group, fund-raising in general, Bigbury which will be delivered News, beach cleans, Civic Day initiative, Bigbury eNews Neighbourhood Plan events, Bigbury to subscribers by email on a weekly basis, Parish Council events, Neighbourhood via Mail Chimp. This is a simple flyer ADVERTISE HERE Watch and more. Please - get in touch! update on this week’s events and any Neighbourhood Watch issues that you Dear Readers, I am sure you will all join in thanking should be aware of. To receive it you Valerie Scott for filling the vacancy for must subscribe by emailing bigbury- £150 per year There is a myth that the community is parish councillor that has existed since [email protected] and requesting riddled with complacency. This was well (12 issues) summer 2017. Her amazing contribu- to be on the emailing list. You can and truly busted by Beth Huntley. She tion to the Neighbourhood Plan and the unsubscribe at any time. inspired us to support her endeavours to Bay View Cafe debacle, gives us every [email protected] raise awareness and funding for debili- confidence that she will make an equally We are all watching the horizon with tating mobility diseases afflicting two of useful contribution to the parish coun- more interest as Burgh Island has our parishioners, Rose and Sandy. This cil. Valerie is now a resident of Big- changed hands. The new owners seem shows what communities can do when bury, having once been a second home keen to be more involved with the local they work together and that an individ- owner. She is a wonderful example of community and their ambitions will ual’s initiatives are worth the effort. See how second home owners have much to be reported in full in the June issue of the report on the Himalayan Evening contribute, particularly when they choose Bigbury News under the feature ‘Keeping (p12). to retire to Bigbury. Bigbury Busy” Brief report page 5.
There is a need for more volunteers to Neighbourhood Watch needs a new come forward to help the small teams that Contributors: Fiona Barker, Marlene Johnson, coordinator as Steve Comley is stepping organise events that keep Bigbury ticking. Peter Cook, Jill Gubbins, Huw Edwards, Richard down. He has done an amazing job and Have you asked yourself whether you Mathews, Smart Family, Sally Watts, Charles we all thank him for his tremendous can do more to help keep our community Harrington, Rev Matt Rowland, Hazel Osborne, efforts. There are on-going discussions vibrant? Some people have been valiant- Jean Wright, Yvonne Klidjian, Lucinda and Aidan Ellis, Lynn Hiscock. about how our contribution to communi- ly donating their time over many years Photo credits: Mike Wynn Powell, Annika Con- ty policing might evolve. This will be the to help organise our lives and create the nolly, Louise Pitt, Noel Thirnton and Editor focus of the feature ‘Crews that keep us events that we so enjoy attending. They Cruising’ in the June issue. are all people who do it without the need Total Donations 2018 for thanks and enjoy doing this. That £378.50 from 16 individuals. Total Postal Subscriptions 2018 Louise Wainwright should not stop others from offering their 9 subscribers Editor Bigbury News services as the Back Up Crew. Are you Total Bigbury News FREE distribution 2018 [email protected] willing to volunteer? 2,000 copies. 07908 525663 01548 810991 Editor Louise Wainwright [email protected] 07908 525663 (01548) 810991 Long Easton, Easton , Bigbury TQ7 4AN Treasurer: Lucinda Ellis Bigbury Communications Team: Stuart Watts, Rose Owen, Valerie Scott, Mia Morris and John Davies. Distribution Team: Simone Stevens, Jim Bennett, Iris McSherry, Peter & Gill Cook, Trish Bagley, Jill Gubbins, Suzy Owelett, Danny Grace, Burgh Island Causeway, Korniloff, NISA shop, Park Dean, Noel Thornton, Sally Watts, Margaret Singleton, John Simes, Elise Wilson, Jenny Very, Jane Tucker, Ann Lamble, Burgh Island, Pickwick, Hexdown, Oyster Shack, Venus Cafe, Holywell Stores, Dane & Hilary Vanstone. Thanks to the Vanstones for delivering the bundles of Bigbury News to the Distribution Team and allowing Holywell Stores to be a pick up point. 2 3 ENVIRONMENT MATTERS Plastic, Plastic not Fantastic ! I am sure a lot of us watching Blue Planet and butcher to be able to source most food Hams beach cleans in partnership with 2 were made aware of the terrible damage plastic free. Surfers Against Sewage. There was a that plastic is doing to the marine environ- great turn-out for the clean at Bigbury-on- ment. Plastic persists for years and even Locally, there is Save a Packet in Kings- Sea last September. Follow ‘South Hams when recycled remains as a plastic. Every bridge which means it is possible to buy Beach Clean Series’ on Facebook to find piece of plastic produced in the last 50 pasta, cereal, dried fruit and many, many out when and where their next beach years still exists and will continue to exist other dried goods by weight in paper bags cleans are. for the next 400-500 years. And we’re all or your own containers. You only have to adding to the pile every day. travel a bit further to Totnes to visit Dev- Amanda is currently working with a team on’s zero waste shop Earth, Food, Love of local activists to achieve Plastic Free Being so close to the sea in Bigbury we where you can refill your own bottles with Town status for Kingsbridge – part of the are probably more aware than most. It can washing detergent etc too. You can also Plastic Free Communities campaign run seem like a huge, insurmountable problem have a go with their peanut butter ma- by Surfers Against Sewage. The project and it’s very easy to feel small and insig- chine! involves gaining the support from Kings- nificant in the face of this tidal wave of bridge Town Council, persuading at least plastic and blame it on the food packaging I’ve invested in a bamboo toothbrush, 5 businesses to give up single-use plastic, industry or manufacturers. But if we are to cream deodorant in a tin, shampoo bars giving talks to community groups and do something about this, then we must all and washable make-up wipes. We’ve all running events. They hope to complete the own it. got stainless steel cups and water bottles. project by summer 2018. My supportive hubby has gone back to And it turns out there is a lot we can do a traditional razor and razor blades for See opposite some of the materials at an individual level. In June 2017 the shaving. developed by Less Plastic to help inspire Marine Conservation Society and Wise behaviour changes among individuals, Oceans ran a plastic challenge encouraging In Kingsbridge we have our own plas- businesses and the community. You can people to stop using one source of sin- tic-free champion in Amanda Keetley order printed copies here: gle-use plastic per day. I decided to join in. who runs www.lessplastic.co.uk. Less https://lessplastic.co.uk/product-catego- And I’m still going! Plastic campaigns locally and globally to ry/posters-postcards/ raise awareness of the problem offering in- Start with one thing. Every small change is KEEP YOUR TOP ON! Our house is free from straws, wet-wipes, spiration, strategies and products to tackle a win and means one less piece of plastic balloons, clingfilm. I’m lucky enough to ocean plastic for individuals, organisations that will persist in the environment for live close enough to a bakers, greengrocers and businesses. They run regular South centuries to come. Fiona Barker Give the bottle or jar a rinse, squash plastic bottles, put the top back on BURGH ISLAND CHANGES HANDS and recycle as you normally would – Giles Fuchs and Duncan Gray will soon Their multi million pound investment will even if it’s a metal lid on a glass jar. No-one, who lives in Bigbury or comes become a familiar names to us because see a renaissance of the hotel which may here for their holidays, can fail to hold they are the main personalities of an include an exclusive private members club Burgh Island dear to their hearts. Nicky Bowman investment group that has just acquired and luxury spa. Giles revealed his dream Over the years, owners have come and Waste Management Officer Burgh Island. Giles (left) is the co-founder that “Once again, the Burgh Island Hotel gone but the island remains loyal to the 01392 383541 and CEO of Office Space in Town and will be known, as it was in the fifties, as outstanding natural beauty of the land- Duncan (right) is the major co-investor ‘the best hotel in the UK west of the Ritz’.” scape that surrounds it and the local histo- who is taking a very personal interest in ry in which it has played its part. the project. To the relief of many, Duncan has made it very clear that they would not be investing I am sure the local community and those OSiT, an award-winning company pro- in the previously proposed, controversial who love Burgh Island will join in wishing viding serviced offices, is leading an ‘bridge building. “ Instead, we want to the new owners every success. BUILDING YOUR DREAM HOME investment group aiming to ‘upgrade the re-open the old cafe alongside the lower ter- hotel whilst enhancing the Art Deco genre race of the Pilchard Inn” explains Duncan. We live in hope that the new owners will FROM THE GROUND UP… for which it is so famous’. Giles sees the be sensitive to the strong relationship we exclusive Burgh Island Hotel as a natural There are likely to be up to 14 new jobs cre- have with the island which is much more Our plant moves heaven and plenty of earth too, compliment to the OSiT offer made to his ated by the upgrade in the services offered than just a holiday destination to the local getting the hard work done. Available to hire high end, serviced office clients. which will be managed by Inn-Telligence, a community. Editor specialist hotel management company. with or without our fully trained operators. Bigbury News editor met with Giles and If you would like to find out more about our Duncan on Burgh Island at the end of The team at Burgh Island is said to be “De- April, to interview them for the June range of services, we’d love to hear from you. lighted to be working with the new owners edition of ‘Keeping Bigbury Busy’. More to further improve the hotel’s amenities and details of their plans will follow in June. continue the journey to its rightful place as a national treasure as well as a top domes- I met a passionate team with great empa- tic and international leisure destination” thy for both the art deco heritage of the according to the general manager, Vladimir MIKE MARTIN hotel and a keen desire to encourage the Krupa. ASSOCIATES Tel: 07836 782801 www.mma.consulting The standard for living local community to take advantage of the services offered by the Burgh Island Hotel. 4 5
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How Unwind - Wound Up “I ran this business for 12 years.” she says The Bigbury Ladies, Gents and Juniors “It saw me through having three of our competitions got under way the 7/8 April PEACE OF MIND The business women from this month’s four children. As the business had grown - hurrah! The clubhouse was buzzing on PROPERTY MANAGEMENT… feature on businesses in Bigbury, certainly I was able to step away a little. I had five the 6th April, with the Circus, ladies and bust the myth that there are no young employees over this period. After assist- gents matches. people in Bigbury. I admire both of them ing with their renovations for the new spa We look after your property, so that you can for making a success of the beauty busi- we moved to Bigbury village. Gents: The gentlemen played their first relax, knowing it will be in very safe hands. ness in Bigbury and keeping our spirits match of the year against Exeter. The up with their joyful enthusiasm for their It was about this time that Ashley’s shop opening match of the Lloyd Rowett Tro- If you would like to find out more about our work! came to a standstill. My husband, Tom phy was at Bigbury on 6th April. range of services, we’d love to hear from you. gave it some TLC (under my guidance Louise Pitt tells us how “When I was of course). The Unwind hair and beauty Mike Rowett was the Pro at Bigbury and eleven my family moved to Devon. I had salon was born. Three years down the line Simon Lloyd was his assistant. Mike my first job washing dishes in the Sloop and the rest is history” moved to Exeter Golf Club and Simon Inn at Bantham and managed to get some took over at Bigbury. Both men were very work experience at the hair dressing salon As we know, this is not all that Louise competitive and a challenge ensued be- at the Thurlestone Hotel. I was washing does. She is a main stay of the Waves MIKE MARTIN tween the two clubs which has been ongo- ASSOCIATES Tel: 07836 782801 www.mma.consulting hair, chatting to clients, booking appoint- Youth Club, working with Juliette Jack- ing for more than 20 years. A home and The standard for living ments and making coffee. I loved it!! son and Geoff Edwards. away match is played and the scores are combined for the overall win. Bigbury Clearly Louise’s energetic commitment Krista Pickering joined Louise less than have it all to do at Exeter in the return tie, MMA Bigbury Jan Ad Set March.indd 1 15/03/2018 08:07 and lovely personality was evident quick- two years ago and is already well known having lost 4 to 2 at home. ly as she says “After just 5 days I was to the many loyal customers she has now. offered a position working weekends and The current Pros from both Clubs partic- throughout the holidays in the hair salon, An experienced hairdresser, Krista has a ipate in this competition, welcoming the working as a chambermaid, waitressing full 17 years’ experience and clearly loves opportunity to play in this competitive and looking after the outdoor pool” her job. Both Louise and Krista have and traditional match. Although Simon We are the South Hams leading installers of young families and being self-employed and Mike do not play golf at the moment, The enjoyable experience at Thurlestone makes it possible for them to balance they both attend the dinner. Hotel made Louise determined to follow family and work life more easily. HEAT PUMPS beauty as a career option and she enrolled Ladies: The Devon Ladies League on a 2-year course at South Devon Col- Krista trained in Kingsbridge. It seems to matches are under way. On Friday 6th SOLAR PANELS lege in Torquay. Louise explains, “After be a common theme because Krista too, April our Ladies played Dainton Golf each course unit I was allowed to get to had a spin on the cruise ships working as Club. The Bigbury Captain for the BIOMASS BOILERS work on clients at the Thurlestone Hotel. a hairdresser. match, Jane Wain (third from the right in It was there that I trained in the use of the Bigbury Album photo), reports that LED LIGHTING Clarins, Decleor and Susan Molyneux When I am not working, I run, when I the reports that the weather was kind and products. can, in preparation for the Plymouth half both teams enjoyed being able to play 18 marathon on 20th May. I will be raising holes of golf with the full course in play. CAR CHARGING POINTS However, Louise says she was desperate money for Angie Bond’s charity, The The games were closely contested and to travel and really wanted to work on a Jamie Proctor Foundation. If anyone played in good spirit. However, Dainton UNDERFLOOR HEATING cruise ship but was not old enough and would like to sponsor me, please come came out on top, winning 4 matches to did not have enough experience. As a into the salon and sign the sponsorship Bigbury’s 2, with the reserve game being We can help to reduce your energy bills 17-year old, she solved this problem by forms. drawn. Our Bigbury Ladies will be look- taking up a full-time job in Taunton at the ing to reverse the result at the away match www.restassuredproperties.co.uk Cedar Falls health farm. This gave her a Krista says, “In my spare time I take my later in the season. New builds, renovations or simply upgrading we full 12 month’s experience and product 7-year-old son, Jayden, swimming or Do you have a holiday home in Bigbury? training in many lines. walking along the tidal road or out on the On the 23rd March, in not such good Rest Assured Properties are looking for more do them all so give us a call : 01548 831890 kayak. rental properties to satisfy the high demand. We weather or conditions, the home match Providing renewable energy solutions that don’t cost the earth “At the age of nineteen” Louise explains, against Woodbury Golf Club took place. promise a low commission rate so you can sit back “I got a job on board a Royal Caribbe- Bigbury is a great place to bring up a and earn a great income. There was a better result for the Bigbury Come and see our working heat pump and solar panels in the office an cruise liner based in Florida and the young family and Krista and Louise have Ladies, with the match halved. Call Patsy on 01752 830409 or 07722294060 Bahamas. I loved the cruise ships but a shown that it is possible to set up a thriv- or email [email protected] Unit 10c New Mills Ind Est Modbury PL21 0TP Bigbury Juniors: On Sunday 8th April, for more information year was long enough to be away as I was ing business in Bigbury at the same time the Bigbury Juniors competed for the cov- already engaged to, my now husband, as bringing up a young family. eted Presidents Trophy. Graham Smith Contact us: [email protected] Tom.” with a handicap of 25 won the Trophy
If you have not already called in to see with an excellent 77. Joint second were Louise did not have to wait too long them, perhaps it’s time to do so. Their Jessica Leach and Gorge Inch. Flexible, Friendly & Affordable before an opportunity arose at the Dart- salon is situated on the bend in the road mouth Golf and County Club. She was near the Green in Bigbury. There is ample Marlene Johnson able to rent a space in their leisure club. parking to the rear of the salon.
Time to Unwind! Editor 6 7 CREWS that keep us CRUISING “Bantham IRB, Bantham IRB, Bantham reasing. None of the three boats had the The lookout used by RNLI lifeguards is Base (over).” Kate Doison, South Hams power to pull the yacht away from the owned by the Bantham Surf Life Saving supervisor for the RNLI, was calling up rocks, if the yacht’s engine would not start Club. www.banthamslsc.co.uk The RNLI lifeguards, Tilly Durant and Alex and the anchor could not be pulled up. BSLC provides full lifesaving cover on Tucker, who had taken a yachtsman It would take 20 minutes for the nearest Sundays in the summer season, whilst the back to his stricken vessel aground on the lifeboat at Hope Cove, to get crewed, RNLI covers the rest of the week from sandbank at the mouth of the River Avon. launched and arrive on the scene. In con- 10.00 am to 6 pm. If a member of the It was the morning of Tuesday 10th sultation with Loic and the lifeguards in public sees an emergency situation they April and Bigbury News had, by chance, the IRB, Kate Doison made the decision must dial 999 and ask for the COAST- organised to interview our local RNLI to advise the coastguard of the situation GUARD. team for the feature “Crews That Keep Us and request a lifeboat be launched. Cruising’ - and found a rescue operation Kate explains that funding for the RNLI in progress! Hope Cove lifeboat is not an RNLI lifeboat operations is often a collaboration between but there are some RNLI lifeguards who local councils, businesses and individu- The yachtsman had run aground on the serve on the crew. It is mostly funded by als who regularly donate to the RNLI by falling tide of the previous afternoon and the local community and won the Queens becoming members. Members pay £3 or had been picked up by the RNLI Inflat- Award for Voluntary Service in 2017. The more per month towards the costs of run- able Rescue Boat (IRB). He had spent the crew are all drawn from nearby and down ning this essential lifesaving service. www. night at the Sloop Inn in Bantham await- tools at work when an emergency alert is rnli.org ing the high tide the following morning. called. www.hopecovelifeboat.org Two lifeguards were dispatched by Loic Kate gives the following local advice: Doison, Senior Lifeguard, to assist the Whilst the lifeboat was making its way to yachtsman to pull up his anchor on the Bantham, the yacht’s engine was started Swim between the red and yellow flags rising tide and be on his way. and the anchor released. Although Kate advised the coastguard that the lifeboat At Bantham, watch out for the dangerous GENERAL ADVICE But things began to get more complicated, could stand down, the coastguard decided rip tide (calm water surface without waves to continue on its way to ‘speak’ with the -to the left side of the bay in the photo be- Never use inflatables in strong winds or as Loic oversaw the operation from Ban- rough seas tham Mobile (a four-wheel drive pickup yachtsman about safety issues. The yacht low). It is safer to swim where the waves Check tide times before you go on the beach). Loic was also keeping was already on its way to the River Yealm are seen to the right of the picture. Life- If you get into trouble, stick your hand in watch on all the surfers and sea kayakers where it would take shelter. guards save about 15 swimmers per day the air and shout for help riding the waves as the rising tide pumped from this rip in the peak season! If you see someone else in trouble, tell a the swell. The same swell was causing Meanwhile the RNLI team resumed its lifeguard. If you can’t see a lifeguard, call alarm as the yacht began to breach side- watch over the sea and those in, on and Do not try to cross the river at low tide 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard. ways onto the waves because the anchor near it. Kate explained that there were between Bantham beach and Bigbury side, was stuck fast. Tilly had gone on board approximately 45 paid RNLI lifeguards as the tide flows very fast in the narrow with the yachtsman to help bail out the manning the area covering Challaborough, gap and the sand is very soft. yacht whilst he tried to start the engine. Bigbury-on-Sea, Bantham, Sedgewell, The West Country is Stags Country Blackpool, South Milton and Hope Cove. Inform the lifeguards if you go free diving, ‘Bantham Base, Bantham IRB’ Alex was Volunteers are welcome and there are now swimming or canoeing around Burgh Is- Experts in: Residential Property Sales, Residential Lettings, Waterside, land and remember to tell them when you replying to Kate’s radio request for an around 10 volunteer lifeguards. Holiday Complexes, Property Auctions and Development Property. update. “We cannot get the anchor up have completed your trip. Keep safe and the yacht is dragging on the anchor. n The West Country covered Editor It is now about 20 meters from the rocks. DANGER Two Bantham Estate boats have arrived to n Links to national network of buyers Barnstaple assist. Tilly is in the water trying to put a n Bespoke property marketing Dulverton Taunton rope behind the anchor so that the Estate Bideford Yeovil n Guaranteed quality of service South Molton Wellington boats can work together to pull up the Tiverton Okehampton Bridport Exeter Honiton anchor (over).” Launceston Our reputation is your guarantee Tavistock Wadebridge Torquay Totnes Truro Plymouth Loic, watching and listening from the Dartmouth Kingsbridge shore interrupts, “Bantham IRB, Bantham London IRB, Bantham Mobile.” “Go ahead Ban- tham Mobile” replies Alex. “Make sure lifeguards are safe.” commands Loic, “Be prepared to take the yachtsman off the boat and bring him ashore if there is a risk of the boat going onto the rocks”
Within a very short time, the situation began to get serious. The swell was inc
photo credit: Johnathon Warren 1 The Promenade, Kingsbridge, TQ7 1JD | 01548 853131 | [email protected] | stags.co.uk 8 9 CIVC DAY - BUSY B DAY LETTER from THE FILLING STATION BIGBURY CARES In need of spiritual fuel? Last year, local residents, on a visit to The parish clerk has been compiling a MINISTER at ST LAWRENCE Top-up here. Modbury’s twin town of Lanveoc in Britta- list of tasks that might be done under the The monthly update for May has to be ad- ny, saw their French counterparts par- auspices of a Civic Day, such as clearing justed because the Macmillan Cancer Care Meets 3rd Thursday most months at ticipating in activities associated with an weeds in many areas, making the layby at was over reported. It was still an amazing As the spring flowers come out, as blossom starts to fall and we look ahead to fruit Memorial Hall TQ7 4HQ annual civic day, volunteering a little time Bigbury on Sea tidier, rubbing down and fund raiser at £1,033! growing on trees and bushes, it is hard to believe that all this life comes from seeds Next meet: Thur 17th May 7.30 pm to tackle a range of tasks to make their re-varnishing the parish notice boards, and bulbs that once looked so unattractive and dead. Speaker Jose de Silva. locality more attractive - things like weed- cutting back foliage to improve vision of Updates for beginning of May: Theme: “How to read the Bible for all ing public flower beds, mending broken signs. Do you have something in mind to The average sized apple tree will produce around 500 apples a year. Looking at a its worth.” items, cleaning signs, redecorating a public suggest - a safe job on public land? Would Macmillan Cancer Care £1,033 small and shrivelled apple seed it seems that it could never produce a tree let alone a The Filling Station is a new informal hall, painting up a converted container for you be prepared to volunteer a couple of Fiona Dukes crop of fruit. Yet a tiny seed can produce a bumper crop. One of the images Jesus way of expressing the Christian faith sharing books. Modbury Parish Council hours or so to undertake a task, maybe 01548 811188 uses for his death on the cross is that of a seed. His death on a cross like a seed using local mid-week monthly celebra- took this idea onboard, and Modbury with a friend or as part of a small group? [email protected] looks unattractive and weak. tion meetings in a cafe-style setting. Marigolds Day occurred on 14th April, Please contact the people below by the Motor Neurone Disease Ass. In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with residents sprucing up the town after next Parish Council meeting, Wednesday Multiple Sclerosis Society £5,516 A God on the cross seems to be a weak and powerless God. Yet, like a seed, Jesus with tea, coffee and cake. We have the winter, ready for visitors. The day was 16th May. (NB this is a week later than Cllr Beth Huntley gets buried deep into the ground and the claim of Easter is like a seed. He burst out a worship time and a speaker. Prayer extremely successful, with a high commu- the usual date for council meetings). A 01548 810385 of the ground into a life that produces the fruit of forgiveness and a promise of life Ministry is always available. nity participation, and noticeable results decision will be taken at the meeting on [email protected]. beyond the grave. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. seen about the town. Equally, Bigbury whether there is sufficient response to Blood Bikes £750 Filling Station is an inter-denomi- Parish Council is proposing the idea of a proceed, and on the precise organisation Golf Captains Charity Team With such a fruitful offer, is it time to take a second look at the Easter story? The national fellowship which hopes to Civic Day in our parish, to tackle some of of ‘BUSY B(igbury) DAY’, which is Cathy Hamilton Easter celebrations may have ended, but there’s still time Matt Rowland benefit the local church. the niggling jobs that get raised by parish- proposed for Friday 8th June. It would Friends of St Lawrence £680 Gil and Kate Snook. ioners, but that just never seem to get to be lovely if each part of the parish, or St Alice Taylor (Treasurer) Vicar: The Revd Matt Rowland (830260: every day except (normally) Saturday) 01548 810017 the top of the priorities list in these days of Ann’s Chapel, Bigbury [email protected] Readers: Joyce Howitt (01364 73093), Michael Tagent (810520) www.modburyteam.org cutbacks! The parish is not only a beautiful Contact us if you want to help or have a Modbury Caring £213 home to many of us, but also a prime spot civic job suggestion. Korniloff Event (March) ORGANIST WANTED for tourism, which contributes financially Richard Matthews Parish Clerk, Hope Cove Lifeboat BIGBURY LADIES to our local businesses. Keeping the area [email protected] Korniloff Event (April) £224 Are you a piano or organ player? attractive helps sustain those businesses 01752 896266 or 07967 130599 Jean Wright & Yvonne We are very lucky at St Lawrence Church and in turn the residents - a win-win all Jill Gubbins to have regular players of the organ for Our outing for April was to Torre Abbey round for our community. [email protected] 810651 BIGBURY TOTAL to April £8,416 our weekly Sunday services but like ev- In Torquay. Nine of us came for this visit. Bigbury Village and Bigbury on Sea at Louise Wainwright eryone there are the odd times when we least, can have an activity occur that makes [email protected] may need someone to fill in. Torre Abbey is interesting. It was an old that community noticeably improved! 07908 525663 Surplus funds from monasterywhich was then converted in the donations and print- We also have a lovely piano which could 16th century by the Cary family into a res- ing projects carried be used instead If anyone would like idence. It is now owned by Torbay Council DUTCH STUDENT PLACEMENTS out by Bigbury News to offer their help as a reserve player it and they have successfully completed an Devon Communities Together is once local research as part of their second year will be allocated to would be much appreciated. extensive refurbishment. again working with Wageningen Univer- university course in International Devel- the above charities sity in Gelderland on a residential rural opment Studies. They are encouraged to in accordance with Please contact There is a lift to all floors and lots of inter- research programme. We are asking those participate in both family and village/ the percentage of Angie Carson 01548 810296 or esting nooks and crannies. All parts who are members of Devon Communities community life, and there is ‘modest com- the total raised by Cathy Harrington 01548 810023 are easily accessible. There are exhibitions Together if they would like the opportuni- pensation’ of £350 to help with the cost the end of 2018. held in the building. The current one is ty to host a student or know someone they of bed and board (usually breakfast, snack Editor the history of tattooing. There are other think would enjoy this opportunity. We lunches, and most evening meals) for the attractive paintings, well displayed, and the would love to hear from new hosts in other duration of their visit. We have been asked history of the house also includes speaking towns and villages for students coming to to place students in different welcoming GRAND historical figures which is good fun. Devon this year. communities. SUMMER RAFFLE There areattractive gardens and the usual This year’s visit will be from Thursday Huw Edwards tea room. Our visit also included a ride on 14th June – Wednesday 27th June 2018. Customer & Support Services Officer St. Lawrence Church Bigbury is going the Land Train which goes round The students will be undertaking 01392-248919 Ext. (7) 104 to run a Grand Summer Raffle to raise Torquay and stops at Torre Abbey which is www.devoncommunities.org.uk funds for the tower and bell fund which most convenient. are in need of significant works. The tickets (£1 each) can be purchased from The weather was fine and so it was a good DEADLINE ASK ABOUT Michael Holness day out and enjoyed by all. for JUNE ISSUE SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP at Our next outing will be to Delamore is 21 st May BIGBURY GOLF CLUB The draw will take place on Wednesday House on the 16th May where there £20 per year 8th August is an annual art exhibition. All are wel- Please help the Editor Benefits: No need to be signed in St Anns Chapel, Memorial Hall. come to come along. with your by a member on each visit. Use We need generous donations please Lynn Hiscock the restaurant and lounge A.S.A.P – and also lovely prizes! full cooperation Discounts on bar prices Michael Holness 01548 810116 10 11 BIGBURY LIFE BIGBURY LIFE BIGBURY MEMORIAL HALL BIGBURY KINGSBRIDGE Bringing the Community Together HIMALAYAN KORNILOFF EVENING BOOKWORMS COFFEE MORNING ARTS SOCIETY
On April 12th we put on a talk about the Summer. It’s possible there may be Sixty six people gathered together for We met at Jo’s house on April 4th and Korniloff Coffee Morning raised £224 Kingsbridge Methodist Hall National Trust, which attracted around something in June but this will be con- a Himalayan Evening in the warmth were delighted to welcome Valerie for for Hope Cove Lifeboat on Wednesday Wednesday 7 for 7.30 pm twenty people. The original speaker firmed in next month’s Bigbury News. of Bigbury to enjoy a supper cooked the first time. This helped our numbers 4th April. Thursday 10 for 10.30 am had to pull out at the last minute, so a by the Nepalese chef at Royal Gurkha as, due to illness and the closeness of All welcome on payment/donation longstanding volunteer, Ken Beldham, The Autumn/Winter programme will Spice Restaurant in Modbury. Easter, some of our members were Many thanks to Sue and Helen for of £8. Tea/coffee available. stepped into the breach and gave a very resume with the annual Bigbury Pro- unable to attend. coming and circulating amongst us entertaining, illustrated talk on Coleton duce Show on Sunday September 2nd. That evening an amazing £2,157 The book we discussed was “Reser- talking about the work and progress of Fishacre. Ken is also an authority on Ag- The theme for this, together with further was raised from the meal, raffle and voir 13” by Jon McGregor. Despite the lifeboat. We were also delighted to MAY Weds 30th /Thurs 31st atha Christie and so was able to answer details, will appear in Bigbury News auction to support those with MS and this book receiving rave reviews, those listen to Abraham and Philip playing The Aztecs and their Civilisation a few questions from the floor regarding nearer the time. MND. The on-line donations win- present did not feel these were justified. their violins whilst we enjoyed our cof- Speaker: Chloe Sayer her. dow will be open for a little longer for The book got off to an engaging start, fee. Good luck in your exams boys! Finally, the new revamped Villages in anyone who has not yet rallied behind but we thought it was rather repetitive A big thank you to everybody who JUNE 27/28 Elgin Marbles Steve The next event at the Hall will be the Action programme is being launched in Beth; Virginmoneygiving.com/Eliz- and it did not have an exciting ending. supported us and gave so generously. Kershaw annual Church Bazaar on Bank Holiday the next week and, as always, we shall abethHuntley1. Dont forget the ‘1’ at This month’s read is “The Last On Wednesday 2nd May we will be Monday May 28th. All the usual stalls be pitching for the acts that we feel will the end. Mazurka” by Andrew Tarnowski. He supporting South Hams Shrimps so Organiser: Gill Markham will be there and this event is in aid of go down well in Bigbury. Again, I’ll was a foreign correspondent for Reu- we hope to see you between 10.30 and 01548 714364 [email protected] St. Lawrence Church, so do try to come let you know as soon as there is more We have shown what can be done ters for thirty years and this is the story noon. Then on Wednesday 6th June along. information. when we work together and the impor- of his Polish family during the two we will support Children’s Hospice Charles Harrington. tance of people who take the trouble world wars. Our next meeting will be S . W. The Bazaar may be the last event staged Tel. 810023. to lead. We hope that Rose and Sandy at Lynne’s house on Wednesday May Our grateful thanks to Gina and COPY DEADLINE before we take a break for the Email [email protected] also feel the warmth of community 2nd when we can discus this interesting Gordon,their staff and of course the for JUNE ISSUE feeling towards them and our admira- book. residents for welcoming us into their is 21st May MEMORIAL HALL MAY EVENTS tion for the way they are coping with New members are welcome. lovely home and for their continuing these challenging diseases. Call Iris on 810365. support. Your cooperation is Editor Jean and Yvonne needed please! Liz Edwards COMING UP
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Bigbury Elephant Herd! Angie says she has at least 100 elephants Scientists inform us that walking can in her home at any one time. One of stimulate creativity and help with prob- Strange but true - there are many more them goes with her wherever she goes! It lem solving. Perhaps an overflow of the elephants in Bigbury homes than you is a tattoo on her ankle! creative juices will inspire you to paint would think! Here are some stories from something for the Bigbury Alphabet some of the elephant lovers. Sharon Edgecombe, who used to live in Poster? Zimbabwe, has 42 elephants in her home Our previous editor of Bigbury News, and her parents have at least 10 from The cold winter may have contributed to Rose Owen has a house full of elephants their many visits out to Africa to see her. a little more residual ‘Christmas’ belly (see Bigbury Album photo). She says: Louise and Henry Wainwright have only fat that needs to shift before your jeans “My love of elephants became something 8 elephants to show from their 18 years in need to go up a size. Apparently, regular of a family joke and has snow-balled from Kenya. walking can stimulate your body’s re- insignificant beginnings! sponse to insulin which helps metabolise The only reason I had elephants at all was I am keeping a running total - so if you fat deposits. started by a gift from my mother-in-law have not had time to count your elephants back in the early seventies of a group of yet - send me the numbers when you have As we get older we can also suffer from five elephants, graduating in size, made them. Right now we are at - 220 ellies. muscle loss if we do not exercise regular- of onyx. Since then, every time I went ly. The risk of cardio-vascular disease, somewhere I tried to buy an elephant to varicose veins and diabetes can also be commemorate the visit. It soon became managed by at least 30 minutes of moder- the easy object for friends and family to ate exercise per day, for at least 5 days per purchase for a birthday or Christmas gift week. Walking can keep us ‘regular’ in to me. They range from stuffed toys and the poop department - which is important books to minute and antique pottery / for our health. porcelain ones. I have for many years now only collected very small ones to fit into With so many reasons to go for a walk a small glass display cabinet. Without on the wild side in Bigbury, those foot- counting them, I would guess there must If you have topics for COMMON paths should be in constant use. Watch be 80 or so in there at the moment! They GROUND - please write in to the Editor. this space because Trish and Norman are have to be very small, very cute or unusu- Meditators, acrobats, artists, magicians, thinking of organising a community walk al to tempt me to buy another one!!” dancers, jugglers, ramblers, nudists, head around the full footpath network. standers, bicyclists, swimmers, surfers, Another exceptional elephant lover is An- climbers, paddlers, fishermen, garden- You better get fit-to-go. Over to you Jill! gie Carson, who was born in Kenya, so ers....surely you have something in com- her facination is more understandable. mon with someone? Write in. Editor (not so fit - yet) 14 15 FARM GATE
Avon Mill Storm Emma and the Beast from the Hall. The last of the Bigbury men died left the parish for ever. The population East has played havoc with the farming in a dual with Prideux of Modbury, halved. This made life much harder for
calendar and I hope to catch a moment leaving the estate to his daughters. Since the peasants as they had little opportu- of our farmers’ time next month for Farm women could not own land, the estate nity for subsistence farming. Garden Centre • Café • B&B Gate. In the meantime, I have gleaned passed to their husbands. This brought the Paulet family, who were the Dukes of 䢢 much from Roger Grimley’s old articles There are stocks in St Lawrence Art & Crafts • Boutique • Florist 䢢 in Bigbury News and in the archive, to set Cleveland, into Bigbury. Their main seat Church dating from about the 1700 to 䢢 the scene for us about how our farming was County Durham, where they owned 1800’s, which would have been used landscape has evolved since the Iron Age. Raby Castle. They were very wealthy for minor offences. Death or transpor- land owners, having many estates Corn- tation would have been the penalty for Dr Eileen Wilkes from the Univeristy of wall, Dorset and Hampshire. They prob- stealing an animal. Bournmeouth led the archeological inves- ably would never have actually come to tigations from Mount Folly Farm along Bigbury but had a land agent who lived in Everything changed by the mid 1800’s the ridge to Challabourogh revealing an Bath and came to Bigbury when needed. when cheap corn was imported. This extensive Iron Age coastal settlement. was used to feed animals which in turn The site was first identified in 1989 by During the 1400’s the Manor was sus- required larger field sizes and larger Devon County Council’s aerial reconnai- tained by rabbits from the ancient warren farms. sance flight. More information from these in Bigbury on Sea. This is still the home studies will be included in the upcoming of rabbits who have the most amazing In 1904 the last Duchess of Cleveland Farm Gate feature on Mount Folly Farm. view of Burgh Island from the banks of died and the estate was sold as free- These iron age settlements may have dat- the Warren carpark. They would also hold. This explains why some 500 year ed from 300 BC to 300 AD. have meat from the dovecot at Bigbury old houses have only had 5 owners on which is a listed ‘building’ and still pre- the deeds. This was the beginning of The abundance of fish, water on the tops served. They would also hold all rights modern Bigbury. of the hills, woodlands and slate would for fishing salmon from the River Avon. Woodland walks • Dogs welcome have provided all the ingredients for these There were some parcels of land that settlements to establish here. An idyllic By the 1500’s everyone was probably were not part of the Bigbury estate. Independent shops • Plenty of parking life? Probably not. Life was hard as it involved in production of arable crops Hingston Farm was a wooded enclave was also a tourist destination for the Irish with an increasing number of livestock. that had been given to a relation by Breakfasts, lunches & ‘ Devon Cream Teas ’ raiders beween 300 to 500 AD. The set- If a person had capital at this time, they marriage to the Lord of the Manor. tlement withdrew up the hill out of sight could lease a piece of land for 99 years or Others include Holwell Farm, land to the area where Bigbury is now. for the lifetimes of three named persons. between St Ann’s Chapel and Easton, At the death of each person the owner Challons Combe and Tuffland Farm. 䣎䣱䣦䣦䣫䣵䣹䣧䣮䣮䢢 䢢䣍䣫䣰䣩䣵䣤䣴䣫䣦䣩䣧䢢 䢢䣆䣧䣸䣱䣰䢢 䢢䣖䣓䢹䢢䢶䣆䣆䢢 By about this time, a more organised would have to pay a tribute of the beast • • • community caste system developed, typi- beast they owned to the Lord of the Man- As the grass ley rotations were brought photo credit: Noel Thornton 䣹䣹䣹䢰䣣䣸䣱䣰䣯䣫䣮䣮䢰䣥䣱䣯䢢䢢䢲䢳䢷䢶䢺䢢䢷䢷䢲䢵䢵䢺䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢䢢 cal of the Anglo Saxon period. The early or. Bearing in mind they were very poor in to accommodate the move from Lord of the Manor, Ordulf, would have people, some leasing only 3 to 4 acres, corn to horn, women bore the brunt measured land in ‘hides’ and farming was this was a punitive charge. of the hard work. So that valuable top still the way of life for most people. The soil was not lost, they were made to acutual size of a ‘hide’ varied between The leaseholder also had to attend the skimm off the turves of grass by hand, counties but it was about 100 acres. Court Baron where he would pay homage just below the roots. Children would by pledging loyalty to the Lord of the ick off the stones from the field before By the 1200’s Robert de Mortain, half Manor. The Court also dealt with any the corn was sown. At the end of the QUALITY BUILT IN brother of William the Conqueror, failure to maintain buildings or unau- corn harvest the peasants would glean owned Bigbury Manor, which would thorised diversion of water and directed the field by picking up the dropped DESIGN AND BUILD… have been a wattle and daub building. He what action must be taken by the lease- ears of corn. This would allow them would govern different classes of people; holder. Failure to comply would lead to to make barley bread to stay alive until Craftsmanship, expertise and unrivalled attention some would provide him with free labour disposession. the next harvest and the gleanings. in return for being able to eek out subsis- to detail. We are creating dream homes all tence farming whilst others would actual- The hills between Turtle Farm and Folly This brings us to the modern farming around Devon. ly hold land in return for their labour. Farm were designated as Common Land landscape which is managed very and the Manor controlled who was If you would like to find out more about our differently. Farm Gate hopes to meet After this time the Manor passed to the allowed access and what they were able all these farmers to pick up the threads range of services, we’d love to hear from you. Bigbury family from Plymouth and the to do there. By 1730 with the Enclosures of this tale. Together we will weave the Charterlands Chatter lord was known as William of Bigbury. Act, all common land was lost and the Bigbury Tapestry so we can all cherish closed group for use by local people The name ‘Bigbury’ was formerly ‘Bichen area divided. It is still possible to identify our rich agricultural history. Coming Bury’ (meaning ‘little fort’) and referred these fields from Google maps because soon: Mount Folly Farm, Hexdown, to the fortifications on Folly Farm. It they are a very uniform square shape. . Lincombe, Hingston, Easton, Bigbury MIKE MARTIN later became known as Bickaborough and Small units became part of larger farms Court, Houghton, Holwell, Tuffland, ASSOCIATES Tel: 07836 782801 www.mma.consulting The standard for living eventually as Bigbury. The Bigbury coat and, unable to eke out a living, many Challonscombe, Combe, Knowle and of arms can be seen in the Memorial Willings farms. Editor 16 17
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18 19 BIGBURY ART BEAT OLD NEWS HISTORY SOCIETY Thirty nine members were present for a Extract from the Woodleigh Deanery Maga- Thank you to those people who have got meeting on 22nd March at The Memorial zines (1933 - 1941) out their paint brushes during the bad Hall which began with the Society’s AGM. BIGBURY June 1937 weather and begun exploring subjects for Chairman Charles Harrington reported Rector - Rev A.R.W. Law the Bigbury Alphabet Poster. Here are the varied progamme of talks and outings some examples (opposite). Now it’s your throughout the year. Early on there was a Our Coronation Festivities on May 12th were turn. If you can try to keep the dimen- talk on the History of Burgh Island and a a great success and thoroughly enjoyed by sions in landscape format (an oblong with visit to Salcombe Lifeboat and Maritime everyone. They began at midday in Church short sides at the sides - then they will all History Museums. with a crowded congregation for the Coronation slot into the framework of the poster more Service. easily without me having to edit them. We had guided walks around Ashburton Thanks. in July and Exeter in September. All were Then immediately after the service all the chil- well attended, as were the now customary dren of the parish school were represented with If you are a hobby artist and would like to accompanying post-visit group meals. a Coronation mug. And then to Mr Luckcraft’s invite other hobby artists to come togther big barn for lunch. And what a lunch! Mr in a group (like Bigbury Bookworms) This year two group outings have already L. Ward and the ladies of the committee who maybe you could also have a good reason been arranged – to The Vintage Bus Muse- arranged it are to be thoroughly congratulated. to socialise at the same time as getting on um at Loddiswell on May 17th, and a Everything was of the best and the service was with that piece of artwork. You could Guided Walk Town Walk around Tavis- all that could be desired. During the afternoon get professional artists to come and give P tock on July 5th. great interest was taken in the Sports, which your group some lessons or go on visits were so well managed by Captain B. Hooppell together to artists studios. What fun. Can C Charles explained that the Committee was and his helpers, who had no small amount of I come too? still working its way through the archives, work preparing and laying out the ground. After and expressed specific thanks to Norman another excellent meal at 5 p.m., there were Art is a great way to keep mentally fit, Botton. He added that Monthly Village more sports and then later on in the evening if you cannot get out an walk on the Reports dating back to 1900 had been giv- there was a Social in the barn with dancing and wildside. Check out this review: en to Louise for possible “This month in..” singing and also a display of fireworks. Bigbury News articles. bebrainfit.com/the-health-benefits-of-art- The Social was ably organised by Mr George are-for-everyone/ With no other nominees the existing offi- Kerswill and was a great success. Nor must we cers were re-elected:- Charles Harrington forget to thank all those gentlemen who worked Two myths that should be busted are: you (Chairman), Peter Cook (Secretary), Alan so hard preparing and cleaning the barn and need to be born with talent to be an artist Best (Treasurer), Mike Baker (Visits and turning it into such an excellent room for the and you need the help of an art therapist K Social), and Norman Botton (Resident occasion, and also Mr Luckcraft for allowing us to get the therapeutic value of doing art. Historian). In the interest of sexual equal- to use it. Unfortunately, during the afternoon Bust the myths. Get together or just get ity The Chairman had requested more there was also some rain and also two accidents. on with it. Order some paints and paper female involvement with the team – but Mr J. Kerswill, when making a long jump, put from the internet and send in your alpha- there were no volunteers! out his knee and Mr S. Broom slipped and broke bent topic. Do it before the mini wave of Thanks to the Smart Family for the above his ankle and is now in hospital. enthusiasm fades. Maybe it could change contributions. The AGM was followed by a slide show your life? and talk on “Bigbury Village Then and We are all sorry to hear of the serious accident Now”. This included aerial views, paint- to Mrs Rendle, who fell in the fire, and got Maybe Waves Youth Group might take O ings and photographs of houses and badly burnt. At first it was feared she would up the challenge and paint some letters? people from the central part of the village lose her sight; but, fortunately, it appears this What about Bigbury Ladies making a through the ages. Whilst the committee will not be so, and we hope that in time she will contribution? had put the presentation together what be thoroughly restored. really made the evening “come alive” was If a real artist or group wants to take over BHS President Roger Grimley’s anec- Our hearty congratulations to Mr Charles this ART BEAT feature each month - you dotes based on his in-depth knowledge of Luckcraft and his wife, who were married in are welcome. Just call me 07908 525663 the area and the villagers. Needless to say Diptford Church on May 5th. We wish them and volunteer. there was no shortage of questions. every happiness at Court Farm, and may they BUD BURST! live there for many years. I am painting a lobster for the letter L. Roger’s presence was all the more appre- Editor. If the pundits are right, a very cold win- ciated in that he had just been visiting ter, followed by a warm spring, will pro- his wife Barbara in Derriford Hospital. A mote bumper fruit harvests. Better make bouquet of flowers was presented for her, a plan to fatten some pigs this autumn? with wishes for a speedy recovery. The Weatherman Do you have one of these Coronation Peter Cook mugs, a photograph or story to tell about Secretary this event? If so, please write to Our Post Bigbury History Society Bag. Editor
20 21 ANNUAL BIGBURY PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES Memorial Hall, St Ann’s Chapel on WEDNESDAY 11th April 2018 at 8:10pm PRESENT: Cllr B Carson (chair) D. Cllr. E DO NOT need expensive properties that sion to Devon County Council. InNovem- revenues to meet the increased cost of Huntley, Cllrs. G Rosevear, S Smith, V Scott, H will only be occupied for a few weeks ber they attended a training day where production. Louise stated that the direct Getley and Parish Clerk R Matthews. Eight resi- each year. It is extremely disappointing they met both Ros Davies and Peter Guy, cost (materials etc.) amounted to £1 per dents present. Apologies were received from Cllr. Case 2.0 MINUTES Cllr. Rosevear proposed t that there will be luxury houses and a the latter being responsible for fixing bro- copy. Both her time and that of other minutes accepted Cllr. Smith seconded Council- new road layout at St Ann’s Chapel, after ken gates, replacing posts etc. people involved in the distribution was in lors unanimously approved them. we fought so hard to prevent it. There will Norman reported on a meeting with the addition to this £1 figure and was effec- of course also be four new luxury homes representatives from the National Trust tively ‘a labour of love’. Louise thanked 3.0 CHAIRMAN’S ANNUAL REPORT. at the Royal Oak site in Bigbury Village. and stated the improvements to the path the Parish Council for their annual con- We are now three quarters of the way Valerie Scott and the Neighbourhood on Clematon Hill had been completed to tribution but was hoping to raise further through this term as a Parish Council. Plan team have done an excellent job in a high standard. Norman and Trish have donations to help support the enterprise I would like to emphasise that I see the producing the first draft of the document, been clearing footpaths and emphasise as making money to support local good work as a team effort. I am very grateful which addresses many of these concerns. the importance of receiving updates on causes and charities was an aim. A com- for the support of the hardworking, reli- Hopefully it will be adopted this year, and footpath issues from the local community mittee had been formed to oversee the able people sitting here with me as we try it will strengthen our position in dealing Norman suggested that a Parish Walking magazine’s publication and other options to do the best we can to represent the in- with difficult planning matters in the fu- Day could be organised and promoted in were being considered as incremental terests of the whole community. I thank ture. We are very grateful for many hours Bigbury News. revenue streams. Cllr. Carson thanked you all for your contributions. I congratu- of hard work put in by the team. Part of Louise for her input and effort, further late Richard, our Parish Clerk, who has the Neighbourhood Plan is to provide 6.0 TREE WARDEN’S REPORT emphasising the importance of the maga- done such an excellent job in bringing us some affordable housing for local people, Trish Bagley reported: All three villages zine to the community. into the modern world of communication and we are making some progress with had been looked at regarding trees of technology. He deals with a large amount this project. importance that should be preserved for Bigbury Community Website – Stuart of information and correspondence, and I would like to finish by again thanking the future. There are four trees at Bigbury- Watts stated the website complemented we are all very grateful for the work he all the businesses, organisations and indi- on-Sea and two on Burgh Island waiting Bigbury News. The number of hits to the puts in. During this year Rose Owen has viduals who make such sterling contribu- TPO assessment by Alex Whish (Tree website was increasing, with the Parish resigned as a councillor. Her contributions tions to the vibrancy of this community. Officer for South Hams) and on comple- Council pages attracting most attaention. and knowledge were immensely valued, Included in this are Holywell Stores, tion he will providing a written report The site is hosted by ‘Kingsbridge Web- and we are very sorry to have lost her. The Pickwick, Unwind Salon, the Golf (cc Parish Council). There are trees in sites’ and some improvements / changes After ten years she also retired as editor Club, Parkdean at Challaborough, the Bigbury Village that are of importance, had been made to the log in. It could be a of the Bigbury News in December, and I Memorial Hall Committee, and all those although these are in the conservation valuable source of information although thank her again for her tireless efforts in who run various activities and clubs here. area so under protection already. The there appeared to be a dis-connect be- making such a huge contribution to the woodlands within the Parish are mainly tween itself and local Tourist Information community as a whole. 4.0 ANNUAL POLICE REPORT mixed and have been assessed to the best Offices, resulting in Bigbury not being Others who have made valued contribu- Bigbury (Kingsbridge West) continues of my ability, although some have poor publicised as well as it may be. Cllr. tions are John Simes who retired as the to be policed by PC Ryan Hayhurst and or limited access. These areas could also Rosevear, as a representative of Modbury footpath warden after several years. Trish PCSO Warren Palmer under the super- be put forward for protection if the Parish Tourist Information and Cllr. Getley, as a Bagley continues as our tree warden, and vision of Inspector Tapley and Sergeant Council and Neighbourhood Planners local business person showed an interest has also taken on the role of footpath Dave Green. In the last 12 months 10 feel it is necessary, especially as Mr John- in developing these links for the long term warden with Norman Botton. Stuart crimes have been recorded in the parish, son’s shooting enterprise is expanding. benefit of the local community. It re- Watts continues to run the community out of a total of 790 for the whole of Ash Dieback remains a big concern for mained an important communication tool website, for which we are very grateful, Kingsbridge and Salcombe areas. This is the future along with acute Oak and and means of ensuring full transparency and you will all have received the first against 4 for the same period in the previ- Chestnut Decline (combination of rust on Parish Council matters. copies of your new look Parish Maga- ous year 2016/2017 in Bigbury. Assaults 3 and disease). Anyone having a concern zine which has been produced by Louise Theft offences (3) Offences relating to over a specific or group of trees is encour- Memorial Hall – Charles Harrington Wainwright who has lived in the parish Public Order (2) Burglary of outbuilding aged to contact me and I will investigate provided the following update: During for just over a year. We are very glad to (1) Drink Driving (1) further. Such issues were discussed in the last twelve months we have continued welcome her to Bigbury! PC Hayhurst advised that the VAS (Vari- November 2017 at a South West tree contribute to the community life of Big- Last year I reported on the loss of several able Actual Speed) indicators were a good forum which also looked at tree mapping bury Parish and to increase cohesion be- businesses in the parish, and I am pleased device to help address the issue of speed- and a new website called ‘treezilla’. This tween the various centres of population. to report that there have been no further ing traffic. Installing locks to gates and meeting concluded with a walk around We provide a venue for regular group losses this year. However we do continue outdoor buildings has a similar effect of Dartington Hall gardens. activities such as fitness classes, yoga, the to face the same challenges, and fight the deterring theft. history society, Parish Council meetings same battles as before. We are still trying 7.0 LOCAL ORGANISATIONS and South Hams Shrimps. very hard to re-instate the Bay Cafe at 5.0 FOOTPATH WARDEN’S REPORT Bigbury News – Louise Wainwright stat- It is good to report that the Youth Club, Bigbury on Sea, where they wish to build Norman Botton spoke on behalf of ed that 3 editions of Bigbury News had which recommenced last year, is attract- four new houses which is an example of himself and Trish Bagley who took over been produced in the new format, thank- ing decent numbers. Also, we have more how we are still finding that we have to as ‘joint’ Footpath Wardens in September ing everyone for their support through egular activities in the form of Zumba contest planning applications that are not 2017. He thanked John Simes for his sup- the start up. Special thanks were given to classes and a Christian meeting group. sympathetic to the needs or character of port during the transfer of responsibilities. Rose Owen and Trudy Smith for their We stage regular social events during the our beautiful parish. We DO need af- The Wardens have walked all 11.8 miles work undertaken for Bigbury News. She year. Events have included two wine tast- fordable homes for local people who will of the Parish footpaths, identifying areas thanked all advertisers for their support ing evenings, a quiz evening, the Bigbury make permanent homes here, and we that needed attention and their findings adding the introduction of colour adver- formed the basis of the Parish P3 submis tising and images was vital in attracting (continued page 31) 22 23 graphic design
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24 25 NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN PROGRESS REPORT April 2018 Land Option Agreement for Parish Council. I would suggest that the views of the whole community and to en community-led housing scheme Chairman of the Parish Council should sure that any future development on this be the main ontact although I would con- site does accord with the aspirations of SHDC are currently preparing a land op- tinue working with Bryan with regard to the community, provides for local hous- tion agreement in relation to the commu- the progress of development on this site. ing needs, particularly affordable housing, nity led housing scheme on land which Until this agreement has been signed and is a development that we can all be forms part of Holwell Farm to the rear SHDC are reluctant to spend any more proud of. of the Holywell Stores and the two new funds on the project but they have ad- houses on the eastern side of the B3392 vised that they would be willing to make The initial concept plan shows 12 dwell- when entering the village from Seven funds available to the Parish Council to ings, one for the use of the landowners, Stones Cross. fund any further work involved once this two for private sale to make the scheme option agreement is in place. viable and 9 affordable dwellings of Bigbury Parish Council will be involved in mainly two with some three bedroom liaising with SHDC and the landowners When we have progressed that plans a units. We are also proposing to include on the layout and details of the proposed little further and discussed these with the two bungalows or houses suitable for the development and Option Agreement asks landowners we will then be in a position elderly as part of this mix. The houses for a contact name to represent Bigbury to hold a community event to obtain the will remain affordable in perpetuity with preference given to people who already live in the parish or have direct connec- tions through work or family.
The heritage assessment has now been completed by Oakford Archaeology and has been sent to Historic England and Devon CC Heritage Department for their comments.
The Initial Ecological Assessment has been completed and the initial Landscape Assessment is expected shortly. Views, vistas and local heritage list The closing date for suggestions re iden- tifying important local views or buildings or structures of local heritage value has been extended to 20th April. The box for comments is at the Holywell Stores or suggestions can be sent straight to me at [email protected].
We will be doing the events with the local youth of the parish once I can walk around without crutches.
Draft Neighbourhood Plan
I have sent to all Parish Councillors a copy of the draft Neighbourhood Plan. This has also been sent to SHDC officers, Historic England and the AONB Unit for comment. We also need AECOM to complete the Strategic Environmental Assessment and then we can carry out a wider consultation with the parish. Views of the Parish Councillors would be welcomed.
Valerie Scott, Chairman Bigbury Parish Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group
01548 810336 [email protected] 26 27 GARDEN GATE
Some of the predatory mites we will see sachet which is emptied into a watering Gardens are natural islands of wildlife could have been reared in the Real IPM can and watered into the soil. Rememe- We Let Our Clients and beauty within the rolling farming greenhouses in Kenya as we export to ber that the slugs you see on the surface, landscape. Gardens exist even without these EU companies! moving about at night, are just the tip of the constant gardener and the reference the iceberg. More than 95% of the slugs books. We are all gardeners. Do The Talking... Dont be alarmed. The production, sale will probabaly be below ground. They can and release of these good bugs has been lay eggs at almost any time of year and Bees visit dandelions in the lawn and strictly controlled and regulated by the can survive very cold winters by moving “You have been brilliant through the whole hedgehogs delight in snails that have authorities and there is absolutely no deeper down the soil profile. made their home in the Hostas. Robins process” Predatory mite, Phytoseiulus, (left) eat- harmful effect on non target organisms or will peck at insects and worms, whilst ing the spider mite (right). people. The real harm is done by chemi- Spider mites goldfinches pull out the seeds from over cal pesticides. Here is a taster of what you blown thistle flowers. By moonlight “Just to thank you “We were so can expect to see when you come to the Anyone who grows plants in a green- moths may visit flowering weeds and Bugs Life BBQ. house will have suffered from spider mite. for your enduring impressed with the cultivars alike, to sip nectar and lay their It is a tiny pest mite that lives mostly on eggs. If you could hear everything that photography, Slug it to the slugs! the underside tof leaves and feeds by patience in the what was going on in the garden the sucking the leaf sap. The leaves then look marketing and sound would be deafening. Millions of sale of our house” The wet wet wet spring we have had is quite speckled after this feeding and, if tiny scrapings, sucking, biting and chew- honesty of your team” likely to have been most welcome to the not controlled, leaves will begin to fall off ing actions happening all the time. slimey slugs in our gardens. That slime and the plant may even die. serves several purposes; it helps them Whether you have a wildlife garden or move about on a slimey highway over un- One of the first biocontrols commercially a manicured wildness - all gardens are a “Modbury, have been fantastic, even soil surfaces; it helps to protect them produced was a predatory mite called haven to small insects and microbes that Parasitic wasp (Aphidius) laying her egg from dehydration and prevents invasion Phytoseiulus. It was first used in the UK you may never have been introduced to by very patient and understanding, in an aphid/greenfly (pest) of its body by the many naturally occur- some 50 years ago on tomatoes and cu- name - but you have been their landlord ing insect-killing fungi that live in the soil. cumbers grown in greenhouses. Growers ever since you lived in the house overlook- helpful and professional” That is why quite toxic chemical pesti- could no longer control spider mite with ing their garden. cides have to be incorpoarted into a bran chemical pesticides because the spider bait to entice the slug to eat the chemical mite had become resistant to almost all My husband, Henry Wainwright, and I poison. chemicals. “Thank you for your work and patience” spent the last 20 years working with farm- ers and gardeners to help them protect Chemical baits for slugs are also eaten by Phytoseiulus put a stop to this and is now their crops and loved ornamental plants hedgehogs, birds and pets and are highly widely used on crops both inside and out- without having to resort to the use of 3 Church Street toxic to them. Ground beetles will also side greenhouses. It is more effective than excessive amounts of chemical pesticides. Modbury eat these toxic pellets. This pretty an- chemicals because it has legs and can PL21 0WD (www.realipm.com). One day we will 01548 830831 noying as hedgehogs, ground beetles and search out the spider mites and eat them. also have a garden here in Devon, when [email protected] Waterside Property birds also eat slugs and snails - if they are You will see the Phytoseiulus in action the builders leave, and we will try not not killed by chemicals. at the Bugs Life BBQ and even be able Slug being fed upon by Phasmarhabditis, to use chemicals here at all if it can be to take some home for your greenhouse a slug killing nematode. avoided. Organic and Vegan; Gluten, Wheat & dairy - free I noticed that Avon Mill garden centre tomatoes or outdoor plants. does stock some environmentally friendly BUGS LIFE In a fund-raising bid for Bigbury News Available from HOLYWELL STORES slug controls - so pay them a visit and Also making their debut at Bugs Life will production costs I will be hosting a Bugs please mention that you heard about it in be Aphidius (parasitic wasp for aphid/ BBQ Life BBQ the last weekend in June (Satur- Bigbury News. greenfly control), Encarsia (a parasitic day 30th June) at the Memorial Hall. It FREE ENTRY wasp that kills whiteflies), Amblyseius (a will start at 12.00 midday with a 30-min- In addition to the controls at Avon Mill, predatory mite for thrips control), Cryp- Memorial Hall ute presentation and demonstration of there are also some microscopic nem- tolaemus (a predator of mealybug) and Sat 30th June 12.00 natural predatory mites and parasitic atodes (very tiny worms) that can kills others. wasps that attack pests in your garden both slugs and snails. The nematode is See live good bugs and greenhouse. There will be a couple called Phasmarhabditis and it kills the slug Bring along some pests that you have of microscopes linked to TV screens and eating bad bugs by entering its body through any natural found in the garden. We will try to iden- lots of hand lenses so you can get up close microscope + TV screen opening. Once inside the slug or snail tify them. You can put them under the and personal with really tiny bugs and it regurgitates some symbiotic bacteria microscope and see them wriggle. see them in action. You will be able to which lives inside the nematode. This Buy good bugs to wage buy some bugs and then take them home bacteria, once inside the slug, will mul- FREE ENTRY to the talk and bug dis- war on pests in your to release in your garden to help combat tiply and gradually decompose the slug play. Please support our efforts by staying garden pests. from inside. The bacteria and nematode for the BBQ and paying for your lunch. then feeds on this dissolving slug slush. All donations to Bigbury News would be These good bugs are produced by a num- BBQ to raise funds for Anyone for a slushie? gratefully received. BIGBURY NEWS ber of UK/EU firmsand I hope to have some samples sent by the regional distrib- surplus to local charities The slug biocontrol product comes in a Louise Wainwright utor who deals with amateur gardeners. 28 29 (continued from p 23) BIGBURY PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES BIGBURY ALBUM Garden and Produce Show, the Church Memorial Hall, St Ann’s Chapel on WEDNESDAY 11th April 2018 at 7.00pm. Bank Holiday bazaar, two film and food PRESENT: Cllr. B Carson (in the chair), Cllrs: C that just never seem to get to the top of nights and two Villages in Action events. Rosevear, S Smith, E Huntley, H Getley and Clerk R the priorities list in these days of cutbacks! Matthews. C.Cllr Gilbert and ten residents were also The Hall has been well used for private in attendance. Declaration of Interest The Chairman The parish is not only a beautiful home functions and this has increased markedly read out a statement in respect of Declaration of to many of us, but also a prime spot for as a result of the building improvements Interest. tourism, which contributes financially to made over the last few years. We have our local businesses, so keeping the area at- continued to upgrade facilities wherever Casual vacancy: Mrs Valerie Scott, tractive helps sustain those businesses and we can and are about to refurbish the rear Chairman of the Neighbourhood Planning in turn the residents - a win-win all round extension roof and replace all rainwater Committee, had applied for the Parish for our community. The parish clerk has goods and install a new cooker. Councillor casual vacancy and Cllr Carson been compiling a list of tasks that might be proposed Mrs Scott be accepted to the po- done under the auspices of a civic day and RNLI – Simon Crayfourd provided this sition. This proposal was seconded by Cllr Rosevear if you have something in mind to suggest and was unanimously agreed by the members. Mrs - please, a job on public land, and safe! - update: 107 people were aided by life- Scott read and signed the declaration of acceptance. A Devon Ladies League Bigbury Captain for the match, guards at Sedgewell Cove and Bigbury copy of the Code of Conduct adopted by the Parish, and/or would be prepared to volunteer a Jane Wain (third from the right) North, this was made up of the following which is a sub section of the schedule of documents, couple of hours or so to undertake a task, incidents: - 15 rescues and 7 mass rescues policies and procedures followed by Bigbury Parish with a friend or as part of a small group, Council is to be provided by the Clerk who is also to of groups of 3 or more - 13 assistances advise the Electoral Office of SHDC of the appoint- please do contact the people below by the Bigbury Team for the Lloyd Rowett Trophy. Centre front Big- - 4 major first aids - 70 minor first aids ment. Action Clerk next Parish Council meeting, Wednesday bury Pro Tracy Loveys. Back row (right) Mike Rowett, next to - 3 searches In addition to the lifesav- Mrs Scott then joined the other Parish 16th May. (NB this is a week later than him Simon Lloyd and fourth from the right is Rob Luckens, the ing activity undertaken the lifeguards Council members for the duration of the the usual date for council meetings). A men’s Vice Captain (Captain on the day. Back row, furthest from remained busy undertaking preventative meeting. decision will be taken at the meeting as the right is Jason Pheasant, Bigbury’s General Manager. actions to help educate the beach users on 1.0 Apologies for absence: to whether there is sufficient response to how to enjoy their time on the beach as Apologies for absence were received from Cllr. Case proceed, (Friday 8th June is the proposed safely as possible. In 2017 they completed 2.0 Minutes meetings (March 14th 2018) / agreed date), and on the precise organ- Cllr. Rosevear proposed the minutes be accepted as isation of ‘Busy B(igbury) Day’. It would over 19,000 preventative actions, which being an accurate record of the previous meeting. Cllr. range from face to face advice to erecting Smith seconded the proposal and all Councillors voted be lovely if each part of the parish, or St safety signage and making public address unanimously to accept the minutes, which were duly Ann’s Chapel, Bigbury Village and Bigbury announcements. Having the lifeguard signed by the Chairman. on Sea at least, can have an activity occur facility positioned above the beach for the 3.0 Matters arising that makes that community noticeably second year was again invaluable, the view Mr Radford asked to use the side wall of improved! The people to contact about it provides ensures that whether the life- the bus shelter as advertising space for the helping with this novel community action Hilary Vanstone and Dee Fitzgerald practicing headstands guards are positioned at the water’s edge or holiday park. He would ensure whatever are: Parish Clerk, Jill Gubbins or any at indoor bowls. Only two evenings left to come along before the at the facility they have a clear view of was placed there would be suitable. SHDC Parish Councillor. it closes for the summer - 1st & 15th May 7.30 - 9.30 pm at the beach and are easily identifiable to the planning restrictions may apply. Action Bigbury Memorial Hall. Join in this fun community event. No public. There was a noticeable increase in Mr Radford D.Cllr Huntley suggested this 5.0 County Councillor’s report previous experience or talent needed! the number of people swimming, kayak- space may be needed to advertise the Bay C.Cllr Gilbert reported on the County’s ing and stand up paddle boarding around Café but the Chairman advised this was progress in respect of road repairs and Burgh Island. This is something that he in the future and needed further consider- shared the following communications from lifeguards at both Bigbury North and ation. earlier in the day: Sedgewell Cove were monitoring closely in 4.0 Open session “ Dear Clerks, Councillors et al, I am 2017 and will remain a focus in the coming Cllr. Carson agreed to the request from just back from County Hall Cabinet and season as this is a potentially high risk Jill Gubbins to discuss the Civic Day – much discussion about highways pot holes, activity due to the lack of visibility once Jill wished to leave in order to attend the flooding etc. You will see from the below they are behind Burgh Island. We have annual meeting of the St Lawrence Church an email the backlog is building up, after been encouraging people to check in and Council. “Last year, local residents on a the last months appalling weather and I out with the lifeguards if they intend to go visit to Modbury’s twin town of Lanveoc suspect it will take all summer to catch up. around Burgh Island so the lifeguards are in Brittany saw their French counterparts Added to that, normally pot hole reports aware. participating in activities associated with run at about 200/day. At present they are 8.0 CLOSING COMMENTS an annual civic day, volunteering a little running at 600/700 per day. I and my fel- Cllr. Carson thanked everyone for their time to tackle a range of tasks to make low DCC Councillors are of course under efforts and time expended to both Council their locality more attractive - things like some stress to get things fixed. I’m doing weeding public flower beds, mending Angie Carson joins in training on CPR and use of the defibrilator and Community matters over the last year. all I can, so please be patient. broken items, cleaning signs, redecorating organised by Steve Comely and our volunteer First Responder, Meeting closed 9:25 pm ‘Dear Councillors, Some of you have re- Norman Botton addresses a packed Memorial Hall with 66 a public hall, painting up a converted con- people supporting Beth Hunley’s fund-raising Himalayan Evening Nigel Toms - held at Ringmore WI Hall. cently been in contact with us to highlight DATE OF NEXT ANNUAL MEETING - tainer for sharing books. Modbury Parish defects needing action. Although we are which raised £2,157 for Motor Neurone Disorder and Multiple Council took this idea on-board, and by Sclerosis. WEDNESDAY 10th APRIL 2019 willing to accept your reports, your NHO the time you read this, Modbury Marigolds does not have (or has ever had) direct Day will have taken place, with residents control of the contractors workforce and is David Gay speaks on behalf of his wife, Sandy, who suffers from The minutes of this meeting (2,500 sprucing up the town after the winter ready Multiple Sclerosis to thank the community for their support and unable to have these locations given pref- words) could not be printed in full and for visitors. Equally, Bigbury Parish Coun- erence above Skanska’s own priorities. We to Beth Huntley for raising awareness of these diseases. have been summarised to fit the availabe cil is proposing the idea of a civic day in do have a good working relationship with space. For full minutes please see: our parish, to tackle some of the niggling The total raised so far is £5,516.50 our local contractor so can pass these www.bigburycommunity.co.uk jobs that get raised by parishioners, but (cont page 32) Photo credits: Mike Wynne-Powell Rose Owen’s herd of elephants! 30 31 BIGBURY PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES cont from p 31 requests on as supplemental if they com- • Cllr Getley enquired about the possi- to these applications and Cllr. Scott re- plete their workload. However, due to bility of installing a Ringo system at the quested a further report be commissioned the damage caused by the recent weather Bigbury-on-Sea car park. C.Cllr. Gilbert on behalf of the Parish Council by JFA Skanska reported an increase in pothole stated this should be referred to the District at a cost of £350. Cllr. Rosevear proposed reports. At the Devon Highways Board Councillor. Action D.Cllr Huntley this be accepted, Cllr. Huntley seconded meeting they proposed to prioritise only the proposal and the Councillors voted in defects recorded by the safety inspectors. 6.0 District Councillor’s report support – with one Councillor abstaining. This decision was approved but has led D.Cllr Huntley shared the following: to a backlog of potholes reported by the • Burgh Island changed hands this after- Warren Cottage, Marine Drive, Bigbury- public. Since the new year Skanska have noon – the new owner is Mr Fuchs (com- on-sea – 0828/17/FUL – application for increased the number of gangs tackling pany OSIT) development of #3 detached four bedroom potholes on the highway network and are • The Warren Cottage/Bay Cafe ACV houses and #1 three bedroom maisonette working hard to manage the workload challenge was withdrawn yesterday, so it above 61.5 sqm mixed use D1 Use Class but it is expected that the backlog may was good not to have to fight this challenge and A3 Use Class commercial unit. take weeks to bring under control. This is in Leicester on May 25th. Latest update: All Councillors had reviewed the plans leading to the increased contact from your I’ve met with two interested parties both submitted prior to the meeting and the Constituents which is likely to continue. speaking with Angus Mac, both with sec- overall view was that there were no posi- Devon County Council and Skanska are ond homes at Bigbury-on-Sea. One would tive features in this proposal. The develop- working to resolve the issue but currently want develop cafe and cottage, the other ment was not at all in keeping surrounding there is no means for your NHO to inter- same but would also build 2 houses on car area, it was impractical, the proposed café vene in the current working practice. We park as well. Additionally met with 2 lease area was smaller than the existing facility, are aware of the difficulties this causes but holders, one today and spoken to the other the was no kitchen space and it lacked a appreciate your support through this busy in the past, now potentially interested in car park. Cllr. Carson proposed that the period. It was agreed that Clerk would re- running cafe, both of whom run cafes in Council object to the proposal, this was circulate details of how to report pot holes Bigbury Bay. seconded by Cllr. Scott and agreed by all to DCC. This was to be sent to all Coun- • Waves Edge Challaborough. John Simes Councillors unanimously. Clerk to prepare cillors and publicised on both the Bigbury and Bryan Carson spoke eloquently in formal response. Action Clerk Community website and in Bigbury News. DMC, who took into account Council’s Action Clerk written request from for consistency with 8.0 Neighbourhood Plan C.Cllr Gilbert advised that the issue of the their decision last time the application was Cllr. Scott, in the capacity of Chairman of Sailing ahead. broken mirror in St Ann’s Chapel and the discussed - which also mirrored that of ap- the Bigbury Parish Neighbourhood Plan damaged Seven Stones Cross sign would peal inspector. Decision was NO to design steering group, gave the following update: For customers who expect more be discussed with Adam Keay on his re- offered. Six Planning Committee mem- Land Option Agreement for communi- turn to work next week. bers said yes they find this fresh design ty-led housing scheme SHDC are cur- from their estate agent. The following was also shared: acceptable provided they submitted plans rently preparing a land option agreement • The cost of maintaining Adult Social showing new roof reduced to original roof in relation to the community led housing Care was high and Totnes MP Sarah height. Two opposed this with one abstain- scheme on land which forms part of Woolaston was of a view this should be ing as they thought this design was too Holwell Farm to the rear of the Holywell integrated back into NHS. uninspired for such a beautiful location. Stores and the two new houses on the • On a grim note there were between 60 • The Warren car park overnight tariff has eastern side of the B3392 when enter- and 70 suicides in Devon each year. increased from £8 to £9, providing the nec- ing the village from Seven Stones Cross. • 95% of grey bin waste was being in- essary 2% increase required by SHDC. Bigbury Parish Council will be involved in cinerated at the waste site in Devonport, liaising with SHDC and the landowners • Joint Local Plan has finished inspection Plymouth. but is not yet sound and can’t applied in on the layout and details of the proposed
• The issue of the Slapton Line had been planning matters yet. development and Option Agreement asks resolved. • Colin Whybrow, a Modbury Parish for a contact name to represent Bigbury
• With the roll over into a new financial Councillor is a qualified playpark inspector Parish Council. I would suggest that the www.restassuredproperties.co.uk year, C.Cllr Gilbert confirmed that funds and will be introduced to Cllr. Case to offer Chairman of the Parish Council should be were available for investment. This would advice on the Playpark project. the main contact although I would contin- Do you have a holiday home in Bigbury? be from the ‘Invest in Devon Fund’ for • Adrian from South Hams CVS is avail- ue working with Bryan with regard to the Rest Assured Properties are looking for more capital projects and also through the Lo- able to advise on grant funding for the progress of development on this site. rental properties to satisfy the high demand. We cality fund. C.Cllr Gilbert added he would Playpark project. Until this agreement has been signed promise a low commission rate so you can sit back be willing to support the civic day through SHDC are reluctant to spend any more and earn a great income. purchase of cleaning items etc. Cllr. Scott 7.0 Planning applications and related funds on the project but they have advised Call Patsy on 01752 830409 or 07722294060 asked whether the capital fund could matters: that they would be willing to make funds or email [email protected] be used to address the issue of speeding Waves Edge, Challaborough – Covered in available to the Parish Council to fund for more information SOUTH HAMS’ cars through St Ann’s Chapel – perhaps District Councillor’s report above. any further work involved once this option LEADING ESTATE AGENT through the laying of a different coloured Bay Café – application for demolition – agreement is in place. When we have marchandpetit.co.uk road surface. This was to be considered notices 1143/18/PAA and 1145/18/PAA progressed that plans a little further and further. Action Cllr. Scott Cllr. Carson also Cllr. Scott advised this was a re-submission discussed these with the landowners we Flexible, Friendly & Affordable agreed to look into the option of installing and related to the issue of Japanese Knot- will then be in a position to hold a commu- a Variable Average Speed camera / sign. weed, more specifically a report provided nity event to obtain the views of the whole
Action Cllr. Carson by Acorn Ecology on behalf of Galion community and to ensure that any future
Homes. The Parish Council were opposed (continued p 34) PRIME WATERFRONT DARTMOUTH KINGSBRIDGE MODBURY NEWTON FERRERS SALCOMBE TOTNES LETTINGS & COUNTRY HOUSE 32 01803 839190 01548 8575883301548 831163 01752 873311 01548 844473 01803 847979 01548 855599 01548 855590 BIGBURY PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES cont from p 32 development on this site does accord with 9.0 Proposal for a Civic Day 13.0 Correspondence DONATIONS the aspirations of the community, provides Full details of all correspondence can be If you value your free Bigbury News, – general housekeeping of Parish for local housing needs, particularly afford- found on the Bigbury Community website please consider a able housing, and is a development that we Covered in open session but for reference the summary of docu- regular annual donation. can all be proud of. ments received is as follows: All proceeds, above production costs, 10.0 Playground SHDC – permission in principle – changes - to local charities. The initial concept plan shows 12 dwell- In the absence of Cllr. Case this was ad- to planning rules ings, one for the use of the landowners, journed to a later meeting. Beach clean at Bigbury Cheques ‘Bigbury News’ post to Editor. OR two for private sale to make the scheme Travel Devon transport awards BACS :Lloyds Bank Sort Code 30-99-12 viable and 9 affordable dwellings of mainly 11.0 Signage in and around Bigbury-on- Council Tax road show at Bigbury-on-Sea Acc No: 29305568 Acc Name Bigbury News two with some three bedroom units. We Sea car park AONB communication are also proposing to include two bunga- This topic was adjourned to a later meet- SHDC – SeaMoor Lotto update lows or houses suitable for the elderly as ing. Modbury Caring – thank you letter for SUBSCRIPTIONS part of this mix. donation given 2nd class post to UK mainland 12.0 Finance: Approval of payments to be £30 per year (12 issues) SHDC car parking charges [email protected] Thinking of letting your The houses will remain affordable in made and presentation of finance state- Mrs Trundle – complained about pot holes 01548 810991 perpetuity with preference given to peo- ment and general maintenance Do you know anyone who lives away from Bigbury holiday home? ple who already live in the parish or have DCC – update on potholes and backlog of who would value a regular copy? direct connections through work or family. With reference to 8.0 above Clerk showed work details of the cheques raised against the St Luke’s Hospice Plymouth - seminar The heritage assessment has now been grants received. 14.0 Dates of upcoming Parish Council completed by Oakford Archaeology and meetings has been sent to Historic England and Clerk presented the following for payment. May 16th (Annual General Meeting) Devon CC Heritage Department for their Cllr. Rosevear proposed this be accepted re-scheduled from May 9th Speak to your local holiday letting specialist comments. which was seconded by Cllr. Smith and June 13th - July 11th - September 12th - all councillors agreed. Clerk was to raise October 10th - November 14th - December Looking for more from your holiday The Initial Ecological Assessment has cheques. 12th cottage agency? Then speak to been completed and the initial Landscape 15.0 Agenda items for next meeting award-winning Toad Hall Cottages. Assessment is expected shortly. £25.00 – R Matthews – reversal of cash It was agreed to include Playground, Civic Our experienced team of property Views, vistas and local heritage list paid into account Day, Signage and 100th anniversary cele- managers have the knowledge to brations of the Armistice on the agenda of The closing date for suggestions re identi- £96.00 – Allwood of Totnes – maintenance the May meeting. ensure that your investment fulfils its fying important local views or buildings or of war memorial Meeting closed 08:10 pm potential throughout the year. structures of local heritage value has been Call us now for free and honest advice. extended to 20th April. The box for com- £120.00 – SHDC – payroll services Date of next meeting is ments is at the Holywell Stores or sugges- WEDNESDAY May 16th at 7:30pm tions can be sent straight to me at valeri- £140.24 – DALC – annual affiliation fee (rescheduled from May 9th) [email protected]. We will be doing the Call us on: 01548 202020 | www.toadhallcottages.co.uk events with the local youth of the parish £420.00 – JFA Ecosystems – knotweed once I can walk around without crutches. report
Draft Neighbourhood Plan £45.00 – SHDC – provision of maps for I have sent to all Parish Councillors a copy local plan of the draft Neighbourhood Plan. This has Visit the Nkuku Lifestyle Store and Café also been sent to SHDC officers, Historic £965.83 – R Matthews – salary £540, England and the AONB Unit for com- expenses £425.83 At Nkuku we create beautiful Free parking and Wi-Fi available. ment. homewares, accessories and gifts. We £38.28 - BT group – rntal cost line and work with artisans throughout the We also need AECOM to complete the broadband Memorial Hall. Paid by direct VISIT US world, combining timeless design Strategic Environmental Assessment and debit Nkuku Lifestyle Store and Café with traditional skills and natural then we can carry out a wider consultation materials. Brockhill Barns Clerk showed a slide of the current cash with the parish. Views of the Parish Coun- Harbertonford cillors would be welcomed. book and bank reconciliation statement showing a balance of £16,240.04 as at The Nkuku café serves the finest Totnes Clerk confirmed that two grants given to March 31st 2018. POTHOLE REPORTS artisan, wood roasted coffee; served Devon TQ9 7PS by an experienced barista each blend the Parish Council by Groundworks UK GO POTTY! Tel: +44 (0)1803 465365 had now been closed. Clerk showed a statement of restricted has been personally curated ensuring a delicious flavour. The café serves and reserved funding with a balance of OPENING HOURS Details of these grants and how the funds £3,090.06. Our Parish Clerk, Richard Matthews has brunch, cakes and light lunches. Monday – Saturday | 9am – 6pm were spent can be found in the Bigbury provided us with the web link below so that Parish Council pages on the Bigbury Com- Clerk showed details of S106 funds held you can report the location of potholes to Sunday and Bank Holidays | SHDC for repair. The pretty courtyard features a munity website – by SHDC - £97,578 for affordable housing covered seating area; the perfect 10.30am – 4.30pm projects and £24,194 for OSSR projects. spot to while away an afternoon. www.nkuku.com ‘Presentation at April 11th 2018 Parish https://new.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/ Council meeting (slides 21 and 23) report-a-problem/ 34 DONATIONS If you value your free Bigbury News, please consider a regular annual donation. OLYWELL All proceeds, above production costs, H - to local charities.
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