Yarcombe Voices ISSUE No. TWO HUNDRED and SEVENTEEN PRICE 80p JUNE 2018

EDITORIAL welcome and no knowledge of croquet is required - you This June sees the 65th anniversary of the Coronation of just need a good sense of humour. Her Majesty The Queen, an extraordinary landmark in our Croquet was the first outdoor sport which allowed men nation's history. Few can fail to admire our awe-inspiring and women to play the game on an equal footing, monarchandherconsortandtheimpeccablewayinwhich somethingthatElizabethGarrettAndersonwouldheartily they have carried out their public duties all these years. have approved of. Born in 1836, she was the first woman Every year The Queen hosts three garden parties at in Britain to qualify as a doctor and surgeon, a remarkable Buckingham Palace as a way to recognise and reward feat at the time; she founded a medical school for women public service. This year, on the 22nd May, there will be an and was also the first female mayor and magistrate in the additionalgardenpartyforthe70thbirthdayofThePrince country. If you are interested in learning more about this of Wales, held specifically to thank those who are involved amazing lady do drop into the Jubilee Hall at 7.30p.m. on with the Prince's charities, patronages and wide-ranging Tuesday 12th June when there will be a talk about her life. interests which include hedge-laying; Blackdown Hills Are you between five and eighteen years of age? Your Hedge Association member and champion hedge-layer views on village life are being sought by Parish Roger Parris and his wife Christine have been honoured Councillors who have issued a special invitation to the with an invitation. youngofthiscommunitytocometoaninformalgathering On Saturday June 23rd you are invited to attend at The Jubilee Hall at 6.30p.m. on 4th June. Hot dogs and Yarcombe's very own Garden Party when Glebe Farm's soft drinks will be available, together with a draw for a lovelygardenwillbethedestinationforavillageafternoon pair of cinema tickets. of free cream teas, a plant stall, raffle, garden games and The cycle of the year has reached the Patronal Day, 24th music from Maggie's Mix. Entry is free, donations will be June, of St John the Baptist Church when there will be a most welcome for the Baptist Chapel's Reading Room Birthday Cream Tea held in the Church. For some eight project. Hope to see you there! centuries the Parish Church has been at the heart of village Have you ever tried your hand at croquet? Croquet Club lifebutinevitablythoseyearshavewornawaythefabricof returns this month on Glebe Farm's croquet lawn, starting this ancient and beautiful building. Any gift you can make on 4th June and then every Monday afternoon until that day, large or small, will be much appreciated. autumn from 2.30p.m. to 4.30p.m. New members are very Miranda Gudenian

IN THE COUNTRY Hello, my name is Gladys Hinde and I live in Kent. Unfortunately I am not that young anymore and my days of going out shopping and to the cinema and theatre are at an end as I am housebound nowadays, but I still live on my own with carers and kind neighbours helping me out. I have a lot of time for reading and watching television which is why a friend sends me your village magazine. I do enjoy reading it, such an interesting magazine with many varied pieces. I find the 'Country' articles at the beginning of each issue so interesting, and much enjoy reading the ones about 'times gone by'. I have written a'little something' for that section which you might find brings back memories for your older readers (like me!). I grew up in Hereford (later we moved to Kent whereImetmyhusband). TheotherdayIwasthinkingofmyyoung days and of all the things you could do with a penny when a penny meant something, not like today! The coin was large and round and you really felt you could buy lots of things with it. You could buy a toffee-apple, or two gob- stoppers, a small bar of milk chocolate, a comic, a clay pipe to blow bubbles with, a packet of fizzy sherbet sucked up through a liquorice tube, a bag of chips with salt and vinegar, a pull of the one- armed bandit, a sugar mouse, a pencil sharpener. Does anybody remember cinnamon sticks to chew, you could 'smoke' these too! They cost a penny. With a penny you could buy a packet of crayons or a drawing book. Back then, you only needed to put a penny in the collection plate on Sundays! There were a lot of pavement artists in towns and cities, many were old soldiers down on their luck. I always felt very sorry for them. You could drop a penny into the pavement artist's cap and feel you had done your good turn for the day. I remember doing an old lady's shopping (it never occurred to me that one day I would be an old lady!) and my wage was a penny. A glass of Tizer was one penny. I also remember going down to the greengrocer's and buying a penny-worth of spoiled fruit. I am ninety-seven now and I have seen many changes in my lifetime! Thank you to everybody who contributes to your village magazine, it must brighten a lot of lives. Gladys Hinde Thank you, Gladys, for taking the time to write such a lovely contribution for Yarcombe Voices. I know how much our readers will enjoy it. - The Editor

YARCOMBE WEATHER ~ APRIL 2018

2018 2017 2016 Av. Max. temp. 14.6°C 14.0°C 12.5°C Av. Min. temp. 7.0°C 6.0°C 4.0°C Av. Overall temp. 10.8°C 10.8°C 8.2°C Rainfall 98.5 mm 31.4 mm 46.6 mm Wettest Day 9th 26.7 mm 30th 20.1 mm 22nd 9.0 mm Sunniest Day 19th 13.0 hrs approx. 19th 13.0 hrs 23rd 12.0 hrs Warmest Day 19th 25.6°C 9th 19.7°C 20th 12.5°C Coldest Night 5th 1.9°C 27th 2.2°C 28th -0.1°C Sunshine hours 105.0 hrs. approx. 199.0 hrs 161.0 hrs We had five glorious days between the 18th and 22nd April when the daily maximum temperature was in the mid- twenties, making it one of the hottest April spells since 1949. The rest of the month was damp, cool and overcast with very little sunshine for the time of the year. Tony Newman

THE STORY OF THE TAXI DRIVER, THE PRIEST bunk bed and a little old television set. "Wait, I think you AND ST PETER are a little mixed up," said the priest. "Shouldn't I be the One Easter a priest and a taxi driver both died and went to one who gets the heaven. St Peter was at the Pearly Gates waiting for them. mansion? After all I "Come with me," said St Peter to the taxi driver. was a priest, went to church every day, The taxi driver did as he was told and followed St Peter and preached God's to a mansion. It had everything you could imagine from a word." bowling alley to an Olympic-size pool. "Oh my word, thank you," said the taxi driver. "Yes, that's true." St Peter rejoined, "But during your Easter sermons people slept. When the taxi driver drove, Next, St Peter led the priest to a rough old shack with a everyone prayed."

Page 2 JUNE'S SERIOUSLY BAD POEMS VEGETARIANISM. I suppose I could be a vegetarian if I really, really had to, as there aren’t many vegetables I don’t like. I’m not over-keen on aubergines, but rumour has it they don’t like me much either, so no problem there. The trouble is some vegetarians adopt a kind of righteous attitude which almost suggests meat-eaters should convert to their way of life. Sacré bleu! I guess when someone proudly announces they’re vegetarian it’s not always wise to say you hope they’ll feel better soon, or to ask whether they think there’ll be a cure for it one day, but I can’t stop myself. As a child I can well remember tucking into some really tasty meat without actually knowing what it was or where it came from, but when I realised it didn’t grow on trees I just shrugged my shoulders and got on with eating it. Contrast this with a close relative of mine who, on making the same discovery some years later, couldn’t thereafter walk past a butcher’s shop without raising a limp wrist to her forehead and feeling faint. Never mind, here are some bad non-vegetarian poems: Meat ‘Em Halfway I almost got persuaded by my mate whose name is Stan, To give up eating meat and therefore be a better man. I'm not a vegetarian, but compromised this far: I promised I would only eat the animals that are! What Else? At last I've proved I've got the willpower that I said I had. I've gone a whole day without booze. That's made me really glad. I knew that I could do it and resultantly I think, I'm off down to the pub right now, 'cos this calls for a drink! Going West A friend of mine's a West Brom fan and quite opinionated. He says that with a bit of luck they won't get relegated. I told him that the Hammers will be champions at a stroll, They'll win the cup, they'll win the league and not concede a goal. And then they'll go abroad and win the European Cup, They'll wipe the floor with foreign teams, they're on the up and up! He said, "You must be joking - you've gone overboard a bit." I had to shake my head and tell him, "Well, you started it!" Arrrrr! I hope you don't think that I lie, mate. I drink lots 'cos I need to hydrate. Remember this, chum, As I have one more rum, I am not a drunkard, I'm a pirate! The General Knowledge section of a Pub Quiz will often pose the question, “If we’re not supposed to eat animals, then why are they made of meat?” which is pretty difficult to answer really, whether you’re a vegetarian or not. But in any case I’m pretty sure our ancestors, who received many a black eye fighting their way to the top of the food chain, would beflippingannoyediftheysawthatwe’dallbecomevegetarians. Inaddition,don’tforgetthateatinganimalskeepsthem off the roads, thereby making a very significant contribution to road safety. Similar claims can’t be made of vegetables because they are unlikely to move into the path of a vehicle unless somebody rolls them. The only meaty things I prefer not to eat are burgers, because I suspect that’s where all the eyelids, lips, nostrils and other leftover bits go. I admit I have, in moments of weakness, tucked in to a few burgers over the years and have no complaints about the taste, but the downside is that when you encounter the occasional rock-hard lump, as statistics dictate you will, you must, for your own mental wellbeing, swallow it immediately and try to forget all about it. If you succumb to curiosity and spit it out you may be able to identify it as a hoof, skull or tooth fragment and this will make you more likely to turn into one of those vegetarians. Peter Tarrant

GIGGLING WITH THE QUEEN: When rowers Helen Glover and Heather Stanning took Team GB’s first gold medal of the 2012 London Olympics in the Women’s Coxless Pair, they couldn’t have dreamed they would not only go on to meet The Queen, but actually exchange jokes with her. Yet the following April, when they received their MBEs at Windsor Castle, that’s exactly what happened. Her Majesty didn’t waste any time with idle chitchat. As Helen remembers, the monarch’s first words to the pair were: “I see you two are still talking then?” For a moment they didn’t know what to say – but then all three collapsed into giggles.

Page 3 Memories of Her Majesty The Queen's Coronation, 2nd June 1953

VIEW FROM HYDE PARK CORNER Finally the great Gold Coronation Coach came into view In 1953 I was living in London and sharing a charming with The Queen looking radiant, waving and smiling. A basement flat at 18 The Boltons, South Kensington, with a huge cheer went up. Mona and I had a splendid view but, Scottish friend, Mona Bowman-Smith. She was working unfortunately,justbeforetheGoldCoachpassedinfrontof for the French cosmetic house, Lancôme, and I was us several of the people who had been queuing on the working for Illustrated Newspapers on The Sketch pavement all night promptly fainted and had to be carted magazine. away by St. John’s Ambulance and missed the whole thing! On the morning of June 2nd we decided it would be rather Margaret Gudenian fun to see the Coronation procession. As it was exceptionally cold, we put on our warmest clothes – I was A DAY IN THE DRIZZLE wearing a long camel flying jacket that had belonged to my In the summer of 1953 I was in my second year at half-brother, a pilot who had lost his life in the Battle of Twickenham School of Commerce and in May we had a Britain; I called it my teddy bear coat and was to be most draw for a group of us to go up to London for The Queen’s grateful for its enveloping warmth that day. We even had Coronation on June 2nd. We were to join many others to on scarves, gloves and snowboots! line the route from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey to watch all the dignitaries arrive. We decided to make for Hyde Park Corner where the crowds had been gathering for the last few days, many On the day, we arrived in a very dull, drizzly London and sleeping on the pavement. We climbed up the grass slope I was ready with my Kodak 126. The horse and carriages for a better view so we could see the procession above the camepastmostlywiththeirhoodsuptokeepthelordsand heads of the crowds. I seem to remember we stood and ladies dry so there was not a lot to see. The only visible waited for some time, but I didn’t mind standing in those person was The Queen in her State Coach with its very day for a long time without needing a chair! The umbrella large windows. The other exception was the coach sellers came along as it started to rain and did a wonderful carrying Queen Salote of Tonga who was a very large lady morning’s trade. and she sat in an open carriage getting very wet but obviously enjoying every minute. Eventually the carriages began to arrive, there being a specially loud cheer for the enormous figure of Queen After all the Procession had passed, I rushed down to the SaloteofTongaoblivioustothecoldandwet. Sheoccupied Underground Piccadilly Line and travelled to Hounslow most of the open carriage, leaving just enough space for a West. I ran home, half a mile away, just in time to get home tiny man sitting opposite her. Noel Coward, the wit of the to see The Queen coming out of Westminster Abbey on our day, who we could see watching the procession from a new TV (black and white) which my parents had bought window opposite, was asked who this tiny figure with especially to watch the Coronation. Queen Salote was. Quick as a flash he replied, “Her lunch.” A great day all round. George Bright

Visiting an Australian university, The Queen and Prince Philip were introduced to Mr and Dr Robinson. Mr Robinson told the Royal couple that his wife was a PhD and her title was much more important than his, to which Prince Philip replied, "Ah, yes, we have that trouble in our family too." Page 4 LETTER from the CHURCHES Royal Weddings are great events for the whole population and indeed the whole world is looking on to see what the royals are wearing and who is there and who is not there! Were you invited? Have you ever received a Royal invitation of any kind? It is great to read about those who have received their Gold D of E Award at Buckingham Palace or some other location from a member of the Royal family. And some from our community have been to a Royal Garden Party to celebrate their contribution to the community in some way or for service to their country. But most of us will never receive a Royal invitation of that kind, except that all of us have been invited to attend a very special Royal Wedding Banquet, which is recorded in Revelation Chapter 19. In John’s vision on the Island of Patmos at the end of the first Century AD, he is in the Spirit on the Lord’s day and has a wonderful vision of the risen and exalted Lord Jesus (Chapter One). He listens to messages forthechurchesinAsiaMinor(today’sTurkey)in Chapters 2 and 3, but then he has a glimpse into heaven itself. There is much focus on worship around the Throne of God. There is conflict between Light and Darkness, which was echoed on earth during the days of suffering of the early Church and is an accurate description of our world today. But then in Chapter 19 and on to the end of the book, John is given a wonderful vision of the glories of heaven, where there is no more suffering, pain or death. There is also recorded the final judgement of all that is evil. But at the heart of this vision there is the Wedding Banquet of the Lamb, the Lord Jesus who is the Heavenly Bridegroom with His church as the Heavenly Bride. The Bride has made herself ready. Fine linen, bright and clean was given her to wear. The invitation to all is from the Spirit and the Bride who say: "Come! And let him who hears say, ‘Come! Whoever is thirsty, let him Come! And whoever wishes let him take from the free gift of the water of life". Revelation 22v17 JesusalsotoldseveralparablesoftheKingdomofGodcomparingthemthemtoaKingholdingaWeddingBanquet. The most important thing is to respond to the invitation and to wear the right clothing (in one parable given freely to every guest!). Have we responded? Enjoy the summer and the wedding season! Simon Holloway

YOUR GARDEN IN JUNE Well, everybody, it has been a good spell of weather at last. forcers on Gardener's World; Charlie Chardstock has got a It is a late year, plus the Flower Show is next month, it is lotofrhubarb,heuses'TheSutton'varietyplus'Timperley July 28th, with a bit of luck we will have a good amount of Early' and 'Valentine', you don't see that one often these growing weather to catch up. days but it is a winner. Mrs C makes a tasty rhubarb stirabout. If Mum wasn't looking and there was any sugar Well, down to business, you want to keep a watch around, us youngsters would dip the stalks in and eats because the soil dries up quick as you like this time of year them raw. It is a good idea to give the rhubarb a handful of and you don't want to dried blood this month; it is nitrogen for the folk who don't get the tomatoes, celery, know what I am talking about. You should stop pulling radishes, lettuce drying rhubarb in June. out. It is time to plant out the kale, Brussels If you have got delphiniums, hollyhocks, lupins etc., you sprouts, cauliflower, want to get the stakes in them quick as you can. The sweet cabbage plus the French peas need a good bit of water. Get some straw under the and runner beans. You strawberry fruit, it keeps them clean also. If you want a can make a sowing of nicerosefortheFlowerShowitisagoodideatotakeoffthe the lettuce, spring buds in the clusters on the hybrid teas leaving one bud so onions,rocket,youwant you will get one good flower. Give a handful of fertiliser to to sow one row every the roses mid-June. Maybe it will be raining again by the two weeks. Earth up the time you read this report. potatoes. Happy gardening, everybody! Monty Don had some good rhubarb in his rhubarb A Yarcombe Gardener

Page 5 CAMPANOLOGY how to ring the bells will fall silent. In other areas around Did you know that every Sunday in about 5000 Church the country the art of bell ringing is thriving especially towers around the country, a group of enthusiasts climb a with the younger generation. In one Church in the spiralstaircaseinsidetheChurchtowertoringthebellsfor Midlands a twenty-three-year-old girl has been ringing the impending service. In Yarcombe, our group of six out since she was twelve; she started on a whim after of nine campanologists assemble in a circle at the end of attending a tower open day and has never looked back. candy-striped `sallies`; when we hear the words: "Look to, Many newcomers are intrigued by the engineering, trebles going, she's gone," we pull the ropes that sound the physics and the fact that they can move the equivalent bells which ring out over the countryside weight of a small car on the end of a rope. calling the parishioners to Church. Some useful facts: There are an estimated 40,000 All Church towers hung for ringing campanologists throughout the country must have a minium of four bells; some of all ages, in Yarcombe we have a merry have more and cathedrials can have up to band of just nine who take it in turns to twelve bells. ring on Sundays, and also for weddings and funerals. Few bellringers actually The highest pitched bell is a treble and attend the service, so when we stop the lowest is a tenor. ringing and the service has started you During the Second World War all the will find some of us leaving the Church Church bells were silenced, with strict unseen by the tower door! orders for them only to be rung in the We practice once a week usually on a event of an invasion. Wednesday night between 7.30 and For sombre occasions leather pads are 9p.m., resting several times for a chat and attached to the clappers to give a muffled general gossip. sound. Children can start to learn bellringing Gareth Dear is our Bell Captain in at around thirteen years of age, any younger they may not Yarcombe and he has helped us to improve our technique, have the strength to control the bells. However, I did not we hope to the benefit of all in the village. If anyone is start to learn until I was over 60, and my strength is now interested in watching us ring or feels that they would like waining. to learn, please let Gareth know by phone (01460 68521), Whether you are religious or not, the sound of Church then you can come along to one of our practice evenings. bells is part of our English heritage, and unless more Tony Newman people in the area of Yarcombe come forward and learn

OUR THATCHING LIFE Featuring….Ferrari the Thatcher and Daisy his Apprentice If my last article was all despair at the rain, this one couldn't be more different ... spring sprung at last and we kept pace with her green mantling of the land, adding our own finishing touches to Ian and Jenny's roof. Once the ridge is on, we roll out 3-foot of galvanised chicken wire along each side of it, fixing it to the ridge with hazel spars and twisting together any excess wire so that it fits to the shape of the roof exactly. Finally we twist the top wires of each side together which, like drawing up a zip, pulls both sides tight together. Nextissweepinganddressing. Everystemhasaleafaroundit;loose, dryandeasilypulledawaybythebirdsfornesting;sowithstiffbrooms we start at the top and sweep the coatwork clean. Finally we use our 'leggetts', the aluminium paddles with a honeycomb surface, to tap back any high points leaving the coat smooth, flat and shining gold in the sun. Finally we extricate ourselves from our customers' gardens with 'The Big Tidy Up'. Daisy's attention to detail comes into its own as she conductsa fingertip searchthroughtheflowerbedsforany evidenceof thatching work. Once the scaffolding comes down, we return to dress the eaves, which may have had scaffold poles in the way, and then that really is it.... after every kind of weather and the nicest lunches made for us every day...we draw a breath, take stock, order materials, mend and patch anyone's roof that is leaking....and then it's on to the next one. Alan Ferrari

I had a ploughman's lunch the other day. He wasn't very happy about it. - Tommy Cooper

Page 6 1918 - 2018: Remembrance Memories of late spring 1918, by Captain Philip Ledward, Headquarters, 23rd Brigade: "The brigade had already suffered heavily and everyone was gloomy. One of the first casualties had been 'Jane', the brigade headquarters' cow. She was acquired and served with the 23rd Infantry Brigade for three years. During all that time she gave milk, often in the most depressing situations. All through the time we were at Passchendaele she stood in mud and never saw grass, but she continued to give milk. Her 'man' was from the Devons, a thorough yokel who could manage her like a horse. When we made long moves we used to give him 100 francs and send him off into the blue, and he used to drive Jane by easy stages through the back areas to our new objective. All our mess servants came from the Devons and they knew how to make Devonshire cream - that was what we used to do with her milk, drinking tinned milk the while in our tea. She was at once a boon and a distinction and was much mourned. She and her faithful man were killed by a shell near Villers-Carbonnel and fortunately it was instantaneous."

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Yarcombe & District congratulations also go to Oli Hine who came overall Reserve Show Champion with his British Blue steer at the Young Farmers' Club market, a well-presented beef animal with great April has been a busy month for Yarcombe YFC. On the formation. Other winners included Scott Retter with his 15th, Liam Dare and Peter Grabham both took part in the four ewes and seven lambs and Scott Burrough with his East Devon Stock Judging day, representing the Club and evenly matched pair of coloured pigs. Beth Johnson won managed to come an overall third place. WELL the heaviest bullock trophy with a steer weighing DONE to Peter who managed to win the Junior 845kg, topping the market at £1,505. Dairy class. A massive THANK YOU goes to all our judges We held a successful Disco at Yarcombe for supporting the Club and choosing winners VillageHallonFriday20thAprilwith130people fromsuchahighstandardofstock. Alsothankto attending. All the money raised will go towards our Show and Sale secretary Kate Burrough, the this year's chosen charities. A massive THANK day would not have happened without her. YOU to our advisory members who helped on the We also held our annual Ploughing Match on the 29th evening. April, at Hugginshayes Farm by kind permission of the Yarcombe YFC held their annual Show and Sale at Dare family. Congratulations to Peter Grabham, winner Sedgemoor Market on the 28th April, by kind permission for a second year in a row and Scott Retter for winning the of Greenslade Taylor Hunt. We had an outstanding novice entry. number of entries with 24 lots of ewes and lambs, 17 For more information about Yarcombe & District YFC British blue steers, 11 pairs of pigs and 11 dairy heifers. please contact our Chairman Richie Barnes on 07519 TheoverallShowChampionwasawardedtoDeanParris 353652 or our Secretary Emma Dyer on 07462 344587. with his Holstein dairy heifer. These were judged on farm Louise Johnson, Press Secretary by two judges who went round and visited them. Huge

Page 7 Congratulations to Gerald and Jill Dyer who celebrate the occasion of their Golden Wedding Anniversary on the 3rd of June, 2018.

Yarty Gardening Club Chamomile (Anthemis tinctoria) and alkanet (Anchusa officinalis) were used for dyeing fabrics. Others were With the sun finally shining and the trees in full blossom, growntoflavoursaucesandmeat. Theseincludestaplesof the Gardening Club enjoyed a beautiful spring evening our own herb gardens: sage, thyme, rosemary, parsley, with Neil Lovesay. He is certainly a most passionate chives and borage. speaker and we learned a lot about the ‘History of the Cottage Garden.’ Far from being just a chocolate box Over the next few centuries there was great competition image, the cottage garden has its origins in the 14th amongst wealthy landowners to acquire the latest plants centurywhenthesurvivorsoftheBlackDeathwereableto from around the world. When the great plant hunters assert their rights over small pieces of land. Outside of started to bring back exotic plants for the ‘big house’ their ‘cottages’ they would grow fruit and vegetables to owners they were propagated and grown by generations feed their families. Many plots of gardeners. Gradually plants like would have a beehive and the Smilacina racemosa began to creep flowers which the bees visited had a into cottage gardens. practical rather than an aesthetic During World War One a value. Many plants had medicinal generation of gardeners was lost uses: St John’s Wort to help with and many gardens were later toothache, plantain for bee and ploughed up in the Dig for Victory nettle stings, agrimony as an campaign resulting in the loss of antiseptic, hyssop to relieve useful and beautiful (but not edible) bronchial complaints, valerian roots plants. Many plants were saved by to aid sleep and Eyebright to help being shared amongst cottage with hayfever ( two or three flowers gardeners, a practice which in water helps relieve itchy eyes). continues to this day. Meadowsweet was an effective room freshener and saponaria used Today we might visit East as soap. It is still used for washing Lambrook Manor or Hardy’s delicate lace in museums today. Cottage for ‘cottage garden inspiration’. An animal-proof In the Elizabethan era flowers boundary(wallorpicketfence)with were also grown to distill oils for a gate, a herb garden, a potting shed, light perfumes so cottagers grew a garden seat facing west to catch Rosa canina, malva, primula, the last rays of the sun, a mixture of dianthus, rosemary, monarda, Madonna Lily and Lily of vegetables, fruit and flowers. What is a cottage garden? the Valley. People covered their floors with rushes or There are no rules; just grow what you like. reeds which they strewed with sweet-smelling herbs such as nepeta, hyssop, horehound and salvia. Apparently a low At our NEXT MEETING Jo Fox will be talking to us board at the door retained these strewing or threshing about SALVIAS. The meeting is on 21st JUNE in herbs, giving us the threshold we still walk over today. OTTERFORD PARISH HALL, Bishopswood at 7.30p.m. Visitors are most welcome so why not come along and Giant Mullein was a useful plant, it made cheap candles find out more about this gorgeous genus. when soaked in tallow and its fluffy leaves could be Pauline Bartlett, 01460 234778 preserved and used as socks. Some plants such as Dyer’s

WALKABOUTS: The royal walkabout is seen as a relatively informal way for The Queen and Prince Philip to meet ordinarymembersofthepublicalongsidetheusuallistofofficialsanddignitaries. Sincethefirstonein1970walkabouts havebecomeanexpectedpartofanyofficialvisit. AsTheQueenherselfquipped,"Ihavetobeseentobebelieved." During one such state visit The Queen had to gently point out to an escort commander protectively blocking the crowd's view of the royal carriage: "Actually, captain, I think it's me they've come to see."

Page 8 ☆ ☆ Thank You, Yarcombe Wassailers ☆ ☆ On behalf of the children of Yarcombe & Marsh Children's Fund, I would like to say a massive thank you to the organisers of the Yarcombe Wassail for their very generous donation. It really is very kind of you and the children really appreciate your generosity. Thank you. Julie Rich, Chairman

Out and About with our Roving Reporter, Lesley Sutton Tuesday Club Finally, Steve and Nita had erected a gazebo with seating for all and Steve provided tea and coffee. Nita and Steve Rippin had kindly invited Club members to visit his Margaret Little had made cakes and flapjacks which were garden for their May meeting, a hidden gem on the other delicious. Everyone would like to thank them for all the side of the A303. Members gathered in the Hall car park trouble they had gone to make us so very welcome. The and shared cars which were then parked in the layby at enthusiasm and pride Steve takes in his spot of heaven Annie’sCafé. Everyonethenmadeaperilousroadcrossing rubbed off on the group and no doubt he will be asked when traffic allowed and Steve was at the top of his green whether another visit could be made, perhaps at a lane to escort us down to the venue. Steve and Nita moved different time of year to see how nature has progressed. into the property about twenty-two years ago and the land has given them the opportunity to fulfill their dearest wish Friday Forum which was to plant an arboretum. The contentious title, 'Do we need our armed forces and Rare trees and shrubs from around the world have been which is the most valued?’ was proposed by Devil’s collected, planted and propagated over the years and it advocate Clifford Sochon, a good choice to stir the status was amazing to see the height and spread that some had quo as no one ever knows whether Clifford is actually in achieved. Themanycolours,shapesandsizesoftheleaves favour of, or against his subject. Having given those and the potential blossoms forming on many were a joy to present many facts and figures about the cost of behold. Steve gave a conducted tour naming (latin and maintaining the services, he pointed out that there has common) and explaining each of the specimens and neverbeensuchalongperiodofpeaceinhistory,probably answering many questions from his captive audience. The due to the fact that such dreadful deterrents are in place. verycoldwinterhadcausedsomedamagebutsignsofnew Although the most appalling deeds are taking place in growth were evident and Steve will leave them to their separate places globally the possibility of a world war has owndevicesinthehopethattheywillrecover. Therewere taken a back place due to the might of the USA and Russia. many species of bamboo which have to be kept in check After breaking into smaller discussion groups, and he showed the green shoots (beloved of pandas) spokesmen gave their opinions. All the British armed which had shot up a foot in a day, he has great joy in services are in the forefront of giving humanitarian aid to stamping on the small protusions whilst they are still any country in need. Research and development in flexible enough to be moved. technology used in developing weapons, drones and The whole place is a labour of love, what with the grass information has been used to good effect in many ways cutting and care of the trees, debudding, pruning and such as hospital treatment, building construction, shaping, not to mention the care of the wild flowers which communications, and many other necessities. Being an were in abundance around some of the tree trunks. island, this country is not prone to land invasions and Bluebells were glimmering in the woodland; tiny narcissi border changes therefore which can lead to switching and galanthus had been profuse. The grass is left for languages, customs and governments. wildlife and to ensure that wild flowers flourish. Deer are Generally everybody was of the opinion that they were a constant problem, nibbling and rubbing up to certain grateful for the fact that in this country we can live without heights, so once a tree has survived their attention it can fearandvaluethepeaceofmindthatisduetotheexistence make its own way, badgers and rabbits cause damage too. of our armed forces. Gone are the days when the country

Page 9 was dependent on people such as Drake, Nelson and other and sent down to the traps and various options were naval heroes to keep the enemy at bay. The services are discussed. Entry will remain at £5 per person, with now dependent upon one another and we applaud their children of 16 and under free. A charge of £1 will apply to existence and admire their personnel. the programme. Terrier Race Meeting Althoughseveral ofthe usual helpershadbeen unableto attend they had given notice that they would be available Lin Box called a meeting of those willing and able to assist as usual to assist on the night, and much progress has in this summer’s Terrier Racing evening which will take already taken place with several advertisers taking up place on August 4th. There will be a change of venue as the their options. Dog owners will soon receive their email usual field has been ploughed after many years and ‘The invitationtoentersothattheprogrammecanbeprepared. Mead’, further along Sheafhayne Lane, has been allocated thanks to David Meyrick and the Parris family. Another meeting has been arranged for TUESDAY 26th JUNE at 7p.m. in the CHURCH, to finalise details A decision to bring the first race forward to 5.30p.m. was and ensure that all precautions have been taken for discussed. The Candlelight Inn has kindly offered to be the manning the event and the many attractions are in main sponsor for the evening. Generators will be in place place. for all necessary equipment. There is a need for a signal to Lesley Sutton indicate when the dogs can be released from the show ring

☆ ☆ Congratulations, James! ☆ ☆ Congratulations to James Pidgeon who completed the London Marathon on Sunday 22nd April. After training in wind, rain and even snow, James wasn't quite prepared for the scorching heat of Marathon day! He completed the 26-mile course in 5 hours 12 minutes. His sponsorship target was £2,000 but thanks to everyone's donations he raised some £2,900 for the charity Hospice UK. To quote James on 23rd April: "Thank you all so much for supporting me in tackling my first marathon. Thank you for giving so generously to such a wonderful cause and for your faith in me. Yesterday I said I'd never run a marathon again, but today I'm already considering another one...!"

IMOGEN HAS MOVED TO TAUNTON Most of Imogen Hamilton's friends will probably know this news by now, but just in case anyone hasn't heard, Imogen has moved to Dunkirk House Residential Home in Minehead Road, Bishop's Lydeard, Taunton, where visitors will be very welcome.

... JUBILEE HALL 100+ CLUB ... JUBILEE HALL 100+ CLUB ... THE WINNERS OF THE MAY 100+ CLUB DRAW WERE: £25 No.68 Margaret Hoare £15 No.4 Richard Land £8 No.60 Bailey Family The last draw for this year's 100 Club took place on 12th May. Enclosed in last month's Voices was an entry form for next year's subscription, so if you want to be in with a chance for the first draw of the new year on 9th June please fill it in and return to me. The 100 Club has been running for 14 years and raises much needed money for the Village Hall. It is only £15 for a year and the prizes are £25, £15 and £8 every month with a grand draw in December of £50, £25, £12 and £10. The draw takes place each month at the Village Market. Many thanks for your continued support. Susan Parris ... JUBILEE HALL 100+ CLUB ... JUBILEE HALL 100+ CLUB ...

GRANNY AIRPORT: A six-year-old was asked where his grandma lived. "Oh," he said, "she lives at the airport and when we want her we just go and get her. Then, when we're done having her visit, we take her back to the airport."

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damage caused to the lawn mowers on the rare occasion. Clifford Sochon has kindly taken on the job of maintaining the machines and was dismayed to find that one of the mowershadbeenleftinpiecesattheendofthelastseason, causing difficulties this spring. All the many volunteers who assist with the maintenance of the Church building and the churchyard were thanked for their valued help throughout the year. Chris Manning explained the upgrade to the new Data Protection Law which will be coming into force imminently and the need to sign a consent form. He also was delighted to tell those present that after years of negotiations with the Diocese, English Heritage, Historic Buildings and the like, it was almost certain that the new heating system should be put into place in the near future. Rogation Sunday Family Service Elizabeth Freeman led the family service on Sunday 6th May. It was good to welcome families of those whose weddings are to take place in the church later in the year and Geoffrey Berry read the Banns of Marriage and the prayer. ThethemeoftheservicewasRogationwhenGod’s blessing is asked for the propagation of crops and a successful harvest later in the year. Due to illness Louise Dear was unable to play the piano but Gavin kindly stepped in at the last minute to save the day. We are very grateful to him. Benjamin Rich said the prayer for the day and Lorna Burdge gave the reading. Parochial Church Council AGM Rebecca Bell gathered the children to the front where she The Parochial Church Council's Annual General Meeting had lots of different seeds; the children examined them was held in the Jubilee Hall on Tuesday 24th April when and indeed named many of them, from mustard to mango. Jean Rich and Geoffrey Berry were re-elected as Rebecca had also arranged containers and with Churchwardens. Other members of the committee who assistance from Lesley Pidgeon all the children planted were also returned to office were Joan Berry, Elizabeth and watered mustard and cress to take home. During this Freeman,MarySmith,RebeccaBell,DoreenParris,Maggie time Edward and Benjamin read relevant prayers both Lane, Chris Manning, Peter Bell and Tony Newman. standing in for those who had been given these duties but Reports were received from the Vicar, Simon Holloway; were unable to be present. Final prayers were offered by the Churchwardens reported on the fabric and goods; LesleyPidgeon. Theservicewassomewhatinterruptedby Mary Smith gave Deanery Synod and Safeguarding the presence of three birds whose efforts to try to find a updates and Peter Bell announced the Treasurer's way out caused some consternation, it is amazing how financial statement. There is an opportunity for members they manage to enter in the first place. to attend a safeguarding course to deal with child Tea and coffee were served in the South Transept protection/adults at risk. afterwards with a general catch up with news from our The Electoral Roll is due to be updated next year and all visitors. Everyone sends their best wishes to Louise for a those who are on the list will be contacted to ascertain speedy recovery. whether they still wish to remain. Lesley Sutton Concern was raised regarding the grass cutting rota, duties taken on by willing volunteers who keep the Churchyard in pristine condition and the unfortunate

Page 11 Yarcombe Parish Church FAMILY SERVICE 11a.m. on SUNDAY 3rd JUNE 'Dare to be Daniel'

All very welcome! Crèche for tots

Yarcombe Baptist Chapel's Coffee Morning It was a lovely morning that greeted the Chapel’s Coffee Morning on Saturday April 28th. The tables were laid, water boiled and the array of cakes would have delighted Mary Berry. It was a pleasure to welcome so many friends to the Chapel to enjoy all the treats and have a nice chat sitting on a comfy chair. With the bring and buy stall and raffle tickets being sold at a rate of knots and some very generous donations, it wasaveryproductivemorning,raising£193.00forChapelfunds. Ahugethankyoutoallwho made cakes, provided raffle prizes, donated to the bring and buy, made donations and all who attended. Thank you so much. Thelma Clarke Members of the congregation at the Baptist Chapel held a very successful Coffee Morning, raising money for the Reading Room Project. The tempting offer of delicious cakes for all tastes and coffee in good company drew a good number of friends from far and near. In order to maintain the momentum towards finding the funds for this project the Chapel will be holding an OPEN GARDEN PARTY at Glebe Farm from 3.30p.m. on SATURDAY 23rd JUNE when everyone is invitedtopartakeofcreamteas,raffle,gardengamesandaplantsalewhichwilltakeplacetogetherwithmusicandsongs fromMaggie’sMusicunderthetheme‘JuneisBustin'OutAllOver’(PC,Iamtold)whichwillbesungandplayedatvarious intervalsduringtheafternoon. Thisisagreatopportunitytovisitthegardenandsitandenjoythepeacewhilstconceding to a bit of naughtiness! Lesley Sutton

Church & Chapel Useful Phone Numbers Wedding Banns The Parish Church of St John the Baptist: Simon Holloway, Banns will be read in June Priest in Charge 0129735433or07986274393. Joan Berry, Lay Reader 01823 601386. Churchwardens - Jean Rich 01404 for Victoria Hill and Jacob 861274. Geoffrey Berry 01823 601386. The Baptist Chapel: Kennard, and also for Jennie Thelma Clarke 01404 861267. Briant and Robert Farmer Yarcombe & Marsh Pastoral Team: Dennis and Rosemary Abel whose weddings will take 01404 861774. Rebecca Bell 01460 234002. Joan Berry 01823 601386. Lin Box 01404 861400. Diane Frost 01823 601103. place in August. Miranda Gudenian 01404 861387. Banns will be read for Maggie Lane 01404 861401. Tony and Samuel Parris and Rachel Heather Newman 01460 234739. Barbara Salter 01404 861465. Collins, whose wedding will Doreen Parris 01460 62502. take place in September. Churchyard Cutting Rota PAUSE FOR PRAYER Week beginning: Pause For Prayer will continue at Maggie Lane's June 11th - N. Randle & P. Bell house, 8 Drake's Meadow, from 9.40 - 10.00a.m. June 25th - D. Bristol & J. Burdge each TUESDAY MORNING. There is a prayer July 9th - P. Jeffrey & G. Copp board in Church for anyone to write a prayer July 23rd - Lawrence Salter & Oliver Baldwin request which will be included in the Pause for Prayer time. Please come and join a formal time of prayer, followed by a cup of coffee. Tommy Cooperism: "My friend drowned in a bowl of muesli. He was pulled in by a strong currant." Page 12 A birthday for our Church! In other words, St. John the Baptist Patronal Day 24th June Traditionally, in years gone past, the Vicar would have stayed in Church all day to meet, talk to parishioners and receive gifts, usually money, on the Patronal Day. Nowadays, with several parishes sharing the same Vicar, this is not possible. Instead we will hold a BIRTHDAY CREAM TEA starting at 5p.m., on 24th June. This will be followed by Evensong at 6p.m. Come along to either or both and you will be made very welcome. It would be good to see our Church full for a fifth time this year. Churchwardens, Geoffrey Berry and Jean Rich

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THE CRAFT CLUB meets every Monday CDs; free reservations; no fines. Books are delivered by between 2p.m. and 4p.m. in the Jubilee Hall. If security-checked volunteers from the Royal Voluntary you are interested in joining please phone Pat Service who will treat your confidentiality as a priority. Bright on 01404 861460 - or just come along! For information phone 0345 155 1001 or email [email protected] MOBILE LIBRARY MOBILE LIBRARY - The Library Van stops near the VillageHallcarpark,Yarcombefrom2p.m.to2.30p.m. THE MOBILE LIBRARY SERVICE: We have on WEDNESDAY 2OTH JUNE. Please do come and see something for everyone: access to books, audio books, what a useful asset a mobile library is. large print and DVDs. Membership is FREE, no ID needed; no charge for borrowing books and BULK BUY HEATING OIL - The JUNE deadline there's a great choice. datefororderingoilfallsonMONDAY25th. Pleasesubmit Non-fiction, large either a specific amount or if ordering a "top up" then print and children's please give me as accurate an estimate as possible books can be reserved (minimum order 500 litres). Orders can be amended or FREE. You can reserve books online and collect them from left close to the deadline date if this enables you to obtain the Mobile Library. Children have extra fun joining the a more accurate reading. I will acknowledge receipt; Book Track and Summer Reading Challenge. There is please provide address, post code and telephone number. something to offer everyone on board so why not hop on The bargaining power of bulk buying ensures that oil and take a look? companies offer a cheaper price. If you live in Yarcombe, Marsh or nearby villages you can take advantage of this by THE HOME LIBRARY SERVICE : Love reading but can't ordering every month, occasionally or once a year. For get to your library? The Home Library Service can bring details contact me, Colin Stewart, at [email protected] booksandCDstoyourdoorforFREE. Theserviceprovides or phone 01297 792538. (Alternatively, contact Miranda a wide choice of titles; large print books, audio books and Gudenian on 01404 861387). Page 13 MISSING FROM THE JUBILEE HALL: Photograph of Yarcombe Home Guard For many years this photograph was on the wall of the Jubilee Hall; John Salter and his brother Ralph were able to provide names to almost all the faces in the photograph. Following John's passing in January, I had the idea that we should mount a small brass plate on the frame indicating that it was John who provided these names for perpetuity. Unfortunately this photograph has disappeared and a poor substitute hangs in its place, without any names shown thereon. We are fortunate that Peter Tarrant has faithfully copied the photos across to the village website, so all is not completely lost. However, it would be a wonderful gesture if the original was returned to the Hall.

Steve Horner

SHORT MAT BOWLS has now stopped for the summer break but will resume in September. Details will be in Yarcombe Voices.

THE PAPER FOR HONITON, Please support the Paper for Honiton in whatever way you think you can. For instance, the paper has a covering Honiton and all its weekly diary of local events and activities - last week's surrounding villages diary listed a number of activities taking place in this Parish - so if you are organising a village event (such as Have you picked up a copy of Honiton's new weekly the Garden Party on 23rd June advertised above) please newspaper yet? Within its pages you will find articles send details to me at Yarcombe Voices as usual but also and reports covering a wide range of interests, send them to Tim Dixon either by email: contributed by people who live and work in Honiton and [email protected] or post to The its neighbouring villages. Paper for Honiton, PO Box 138, Honiton, EX14 0FG. The editor, Tim Dixon, lives in Honiton; he has been Likewise,ifyouhaveitemstosell,pleasealsoemailthe a newspaper journalist in the West Country for much of details to [email protected] and his working life. He was deputy editor of the Express & he'll try to find a slot in the paper for them - and there's Echo in Exeter, editor of the Western Gazette in Yeovil no charge. The best way to ensure you never miss a copy and editor of the Western Daily Press in Bristol. Tim of the Paper for Honiton is to have your copy delivered explained in the first issue of the Paper for Honiton that by the wonderful Danny Cramer to your door; just his aim is for the paper "to do what newspapers always contact The Paper Shop in New Street, Honiton on used to do... this paper will do its best to champion the 01404 41222. town and its neighbouring villages and become, I hope, a community asset, a valuable chronicle of local life." Miranda Gudenian

Page 14 From Monks to The Millennium by Ruth Everitt, the history of the Parish and its properties, is available as a pdf; for a copy please contact the editor of Yarcombe Voices (see page 18).

UPOTTERY PRE-SCHOOL Yarcombe Flower Show We are collecting ink cartridges at the Pre-School and as we are a registered charity we get money back Saturday 28th July 2018 once they are recycled. There is a collection box at This year's Flower Show schedule is now in circulation, the Pre-School or I am happy to collect if you prefer, hopefully you will have received a copy with your June just call me, Jemma Bargery, on 01404 861118. edition of Yarcombe Voices. It can also be found on the Thank you very much. Yarcombe website www.yarcombe.net Please take a few moments to look through the different sections and sd see all the classes that are available to you. There are ue ay some regular classes but we have added many new T Club ideas this year, so hopefully there is something of interest for everyone! The categories are: Flowers, Vegetables & Fruit, Flower Arrangements, Cookery, Handicraft, Photography. The children's classes have lots of variety. The age categories are: Under 5 years, 5 - 8 years, 9 years and over. It would be great to see some new faces at this lovely village show. If you have any questions then please contact me below. I hope those of you that took fuchsia plants are getting on well and those seed potatoes are multiplying ready for the Big Dig and Little Dig. Please could last years winners return their trophies to Diane Frost by the 14th July. Please contact Diane on 01823 601103 or email [email protected] The next meeting will be on TUESDAY 12th JUNE in Let's see this village come together and put on a jolly the Jubilee Hall where there will be a talk on good show! Julie Rich, Yarcombe Flower Show Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, born in 1836. She was 07967 965208 / [email protected] the first woman in Britain to openly qualify as a doctor and surgeon. She was also the co-founder of the first hospital staffed by women and the first dean of a medical school. Do come at 7.30p.m. and learn more about this amazing woman. More information from Mary Smith 01404 861541. DEFIBRILLATOR REMINDER: A reminder that there is a defibrillator inacabinetonthefrontwalltotheright-hand side of the main door of the Jubilee Hall. Should you need to use it just go to the hall and collect it from the cabinet. At the NEXT MEETING of the YARTY GARDENING The defibrillator is very easy to use: once you turn it on it CLUB Jo Fox will be talking to us about SALVIAS. The has a 'voice' that tells you exactly what to do and where to meeting is on 21st JUNE in OTTERFORD PARISH HALL, putthepads. Picturesandlightsguidetheusertoo. Simply Bishopswood at 7.30p.m. Visitors are most welcome follow the prompts and the voice messages. so why not come along and find out more about this Please note that you do NOT need to phone 999 for gorgeous genus. permissiontousethedefibrillator;however,ifyouneedto Pauline Bartlett, 01460 234778 use it then you also DO need to phone 999 to request an ambulance.

PARISH FOOTPATHS: If anyone finds a Illustrations in Yarcombe Voices : We are grateful to Mike Budden, Bill problem with the Parish paths then please Sanderson and to This England and Evergreen magazines for use of illustrations; contact me, Maggie Tomkinson, on 01404 others originate from the late Don Tapster and Ruth Everitt. Every effort has been made to acknowledge the source of illustrations; any inadvertent omission 861786 or email [email protected] will be rectified in the next issue if notification is sent to the editor.

Page 15 Invitation to all Youngsters of Yarcombe and Marsh MONDAY 4th JUNE at 6.30p.m. in The Jubilee Hall, Yarcombe Everyone from the ages of 5 (with parents) to 18 is invited. We welcome your thoughts on what you would like from the village and how you think the Parish Council may be able to help. There will be hot dogs, soft drinks and a draw for a pair of cinema tickets. The event will be followed by the Parish Council Meeting at 8p.m. Please email [email protected] just to let us know if you can attend for catering requirements.

KEEP CALM AND COMPLETE THE E-VOICES, Yarcombe Voices' online offshoot, is a bulletin ONLINE POTHOLE WEBSITE service bringing you village news and information that The more of us who report local potholes, the more notice came too late to be included in the previous magazine and is taken by the authorities and the more likely the holes will be old news by the time the next magazine is will be repaired. Please use the easy to follow link below published. It is also a means of quickly informing the and report whatever potholes you can. EDDC have community of anything from a lost dog to a blocked road! advisedthatthefirstonesto berepairedaretheoneswith If you would like to be a recipient please email the most reports by different people. [email protected] and your address will be addedtothelist. e-Voicesissentwithaddresseshiddenso https://new.devon.gov.uk/roadsandtransport/ your email address will remain private. report-a-problem/

Yarcombe Jubilee Hall Thank you to all those wonderful supporters who joined us at our well attended May Market. We look forward to giving you a WARM WELCOME when we meet again at our ☆ ☆ EARLY SUMMER VILLAGE MARKET ☆ ☆ in the Village Hall on SATURDAY 9th JUNE, 10a.m. - 12 noon You can buy from a wonderful variety of stalls and enjoy a coffee and a slice of cake with friends. Perhaps take home one of our tasty Hot Pies or Angela and Gillian's Quality Cakes. "Tasty" Local Pork and Sausages from local farmer's Lorna's Porkers; Fresh Local Vegetables from Mrs Rabjohn; Fresh Farm Eggs, Cheese and Clotted Cream from Christine; Excellent Cakes, Puddings and Bakery from Gillian Broom; Louise with her Quality Honey; Angela's Fine Small Cakes, Scones and Cheese Straws (scrumptious); Claire's Healthy Bedding Plants, Flowers and Shrubs. MANY CRAFT STALLS including Anne's Fine Needlework; Sheila's Greetings Cards, Presents and many Children's items; Ian's Metal Work, Paintings and Art (commissions undertaken); Robin's Crafted Bird and Flower Boxes; Second- hand Book Stall, Brenda's Bric-a-Brac Stall, etc. Don't miss Alistair and Daniel's Ceramics from Yarcombe Pottery. Hot Pie Stall ~ Refreshments ~ Raffle ~ 100 Club Draw By buying from your village market you are helping to sustain your Village Hall. Future Markets : Second Saturday in the month: 14th July, 11th August. Buskers, singers and new stalls always welcome; help with running stalls available. Contact John Carter, Market Manager, 01404 861353.

Page 16 TERRIER RACING MEETING Tuesday 26th June, 7p.m., in the Church There is to be a meeting on Tuesday June 26th at 7p.m. in the Church to finalise details of this year's races and for anyone interested in helping at the races. If you would like to help out but can’t make this meeting please let me know. Any help is gratefully received, we do need it. Thank you. - Lin Box, 01404 861400.

2018 Terrier Races – TOMBOLA STALL YARCOMBE CROQUET CLUB Yes, that time is fast approaching and, as usual, I am gently reminding you that we need you to help us restarts on Monday 4th June and stock our Tombola Stall to enable us to continue then every Monday until Autumn being a success! from 2.30 - 4.30p.m. at Glebe All items, large or small, are very much appreciated, whether for children or adults. Farm, Yarcombe (next door to Donations would be welcomed before the day, so Yarcombe Village Hall). thatwecansortoutthestallinadvance. Itemscanbe Come and have a taster session delivered or given to either Liz Freeman at Crisland Cottage or Pat Bright at The Old School House, or we on 15th May and see if you enjoy can collect them if you would prefer. Just let us know the game. on 01404 861450 (Liz). Many thanks in advance. All very welcome! No experience Liz Freeman and Pat Bright necessary. Equipment provided.

TRIP Community Transport Voluntary car drivers STILL urgently needed! Are you retired or have time on your hands? Would you enjoy being part of something truly worthwhile? TRIP urgently needs voluntary drivers with their own reliable, fully insured cars, to provide transport within the Honiton, Lyme Regis and Seaton catchment areas, for those people who, for whatever reason, are unable to get to their medical or hospital appointments. The amount of lifts and your availability is completely flexible. Although this is a ‘not for profit’ scheme, mileage will be fully reimbursed. Interested? Contact TRIP now on 01404 46529 NB: Minibus drivers also urgently needed.

Page 17 BLACKDOWNS COMMUNITY BUS Calling all clubs, groups, schools and organisations in the Blackdowns! Our new 13/14 seater bus was at last deliveredinMarchafterbeingdelayedbysnow! Oneofour aims is to help those who need cheap transport due to age, isolationoranysortofdisability,butweneedyoursupport to do this. The new bus is for the use of the whole of the Blackdowns area. The bus is available for hire by any group or individual for any activity, such as transporting a football team, school trip, garden club outing, theatre trip, transporting wedding guests etc. We are working on our pricing policy, which initially will be £75 a day (£50 a half day) plus fuel. In order to cover our costs we need to hire out the bus at least 40 times a year at that amount. Please spread the word and book your trips now! Phone our mobile number 07762 813967 or Oddments Theatre Co. presents email [email protected] THE HIDING PLACE, the wonderful and amazing true story of the ten Boom family in the Dutch resistance in Holland during World War Two. Wednesday 18th July, 7.30p.m. at Kilmington Village Hall, EX13 7RF. Advance sale tickets £10, on the door £12. Bookings: Simon Holloway 01297 35433 [email protected] MEMORIES OF AN ELDERLY YARCOMBE FARMER THE SILVER LINE 0800 4 70 80 90 by JOHN SALTER The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline John's much loved articles, first published in providing information, friendship and advice to older Yarcombe Voices, have been gathered into a book people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. The which will soon be published, hopefully in July. Silver Line's specially trained helpline staff respect your privacy and offer information, friendship and advice, link Don't miss your copy of this very special book - callers to local groups and services, and offer regular watch out for more details in the next magazine befriending calls. and also on e-Voices.

NEED A LIFT? LIKE A FRIENDLY CHAT? NEED ANY HELP? Do you need a helping hand? Then the YARCOMBE & MARSH GOOD NEIGHBOURS' SCHEME is just a phone call away TELEPHONE THE CO-ORDINATOR JUDITH DAVID ON 01404 861685 WHO WILL PUT YOU IN TOUCH WITH A 'GOOD NEIGHBOUR'

THE DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF ITEMS FOR THE JULY MAGAZINE IS: FRIDAY 15th JUNE. Please be kind enough to 'post' items in the box provided in the Parish Church, or send to the Editor at The Beacon, Yarcombe, EX14 9LU. Tel: 01404 861387. Items can be sent by e-mail to [email protected] Whilst we very much welcome all contributions to this non-profit making magazine, we take no responsibility for views expressed within the pages. Views expressed are not necessarily those of the Editor. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without permission.

Page 18 BUSINESSES, SERVICES, FOR SALE & WANTED FOR DETAILS OF BUSINESS ADVERTISING AND FEES PLEASE CALL 01404 861387 OR EMAIL [email protected] ADVERTISEMENTS IN YARCOMBE VOICES WILL ALSO BE INCLUDED ON THE VILLAGE WEBSITE.

A.G. LONG & SON, HARDWOOD LOGS FOR SALE PURPOSE MADE JOINERY 10' trailer load £150. Hi-capacity Landrover load Bespoke Doors, Windows, Stairs, Kitchens, £120. Phone T. Coombe on 01404 861320 or Wardrobes, Cabinets etc. 30 Years' experience. 07860 550733 TONY LONG 01404 861307 or visit us at aglongjoinery.com COTTAGES, CATS & CANINES I offer a service of Dog Walking, House/Pet YOGA CLASSES Sitting and General Animal Care for people out Want to try yoga, but think you're not flexible at work all day or away from home for longer enough? Perhaps you've tried yoga in the past, periods. Please contact CHRIS HOLMES on but haven't found a class that's right for you. MY 01404 861795 or mobile 07999 547037 or email: YOGA LIFE classes offer a simple, light-hearted, [email protected] no-fluff approach to yoga, with time for individual practice in a supportive environment. CHIMNEY SWEEP Classes across East Devon - see website for more Member of the Guild of Master Sweepers. details and booking or contact Caroline directly. Saturday service available. Clean & sweep £50. FIRST CLASS FREE! Bird's nest removal £90. Cowls fitted from £90. W: www.myyogalife.co.uk T/p: 07799 691429 Phone Stuart on 07432 118318 or email E: [email protected] FB: myyogalifeuk [email protected] T: @carolinemaddams

YARCOMBE POST OFFICE I HAVE MOVED! Free cash withdrawals from selected banks. RETTER'S GARAGE - TYRES A selection of savings accounts. Pre-order Discount new tyre sales. Fitting and balancing. foreign currency. Mobile phone top-ups. Travel Puncture repairs. insurance. Postage. Bill payments. Cheques and Tom Retter, Otterwood, Newtown, Buckland St cash deposits with selected banks. Gift cards. Mary, Chard, Somerset, TA20 3ST. Phone 07436 OPEN EVERY TUESDAY 10a.m. - 12 noon 793158 email [email protected]

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Page 19 FOR QUICK REFERENCE Friday 1st June, Friday Forum, Glebe Farm, 12.30p.m. (page 17). Monday 4th June, Craft Club, The Jubilee Hall, 2 - 4p.m. (page 13). Monday 4th June, Croquet Club, Glebe Farm, 2.30p.m. - 4.30p.m. (page 17). Monday 4th June, Youngsters' Meeting with The Parish Council, The Jubilee Hall, 6.30p.m. (page 16). Monday 4th June, Parish Council Meeting, The Jubilee Hall, 8p.m. Tuesday 5th June, Pause for Prayer, 8 Drake's Meadow, 9.40 - 10a.m. (page 12). Tuesday 5th June, Allsorts Ensemble, 8 Drakes Meadow, 10.30a.m. Thursday 7th June, Maggie's Mix, The Baptist Chapel, 7p.m. Saturday 9th June, Village Market, The Jubilee Hall, 10a.m. - 12 noon (page 16). Monday 11th June, Craft Club, The Jubilee Hall, 2 - 4p.m. (page 13). Monday 4th June, Croquet Club, Glebe Farm, 2.30p.m. - 4.30p.m. (page 17). Tuesday 12th June, Pause for Prayer, 8 Drake's Meadow, 9.40 - 10a.m. (page 12). Tuesday 12th June, Allsorts Ensemble, 8 Drakes Meadow, 10.30a.m. Tuesday 12th June, Tuesday Club meeting, The Jubilee Hall, 7.30p.m. (page 15). Thursday 14th June, Maggie's Mix, The Baptist Chapel, 7p.m. Friday 15th June, Yarcombe Voices' deadline (page 18). Monday 18th June, Craft Club, The Jubilee Hall, 2 - 4p.m. (page 13). Monday 18th June, Croquet Club, Glebe Farm, 2.30p.m. - 4.30p.m. (page 17). Monday 18th June, Maggie's Mix, The Baptist Chapel, 7p.m. Tuesday 19th June, Pause for Prayer, 8 Drake's Meadow, 9.40 - 10a.m. (page 12). Tuesday 19th June, Allsorts Ensemble, 8 Drakes Meadow, 10.30a.m. Wednesday 20th June, Mobile Library in Yarcombe, 2 - 2.30p.m. (page 13). Thursday 21st June, Maggie's Mix, The Baptist Chapel, 7p.m. Thursday 21st June, Yarty Gardening Club meeting, Otterford Parish Hall, 7.30p.m. (page 8). Saturday 23rd June, Open Garden Party, Glebe Farm, 3.30 - 6p.m. (page 14). Sunday 24th June, Birthday Cream Tea, The Parish Church, 5p.m. (page 13). Monday 25th June, Craft Club, The Jubilee Hall, 2 - 4p.m. (page 13). Monday 25th June, Croquet Club, Glebe Farm, 2.30p.m. - 4.30p.m. (page 17). Monday 25th June, Bulk Buy Oil deadline (page 13). Tuesday 26th June, Pause for Prayer, 8 Drake's Meadow, 9.40 - 10a.m. (page 12). Tuesday 26th June, Allsorts Ensemble, 8 Drakes Meadow, 10.30a.m. Tuesday 26th June, Terrier Racing meeting, The Parish Church, 7p.m. (page 17). Thursday 27th June, Maggie's Mix, The Baptist Chapel, 7p.m. Monday 2nd July, Craft Club, The Jubilee Hall, 2 - 4p.m. (page 13). Monday 2nd July, Croquet Club, Glebe Farm, 2.30p.m. - 4.30p.m. (page 17). Tuesday 3rd July, Pause for Prayer, 8 Drake's Meadow, 9.40 - 10a.m. (page 12). Saturday 28th July, Yarcombe Flower Show, The Jubilee Hall, 2.30p.m. (page 15). Saturday 4th August, Yarcombe Terrier Racing (page 17).

JUNE SERVICES YARCOMBE BAPTIST CHAPEL 3rd June at 11a.m. - Ian Foot. 10th June at 11a.m. - Songs of Praise led by Rosemary and Dennis. 17th June at 11a.m. - Fathers' Day - Rev. Anne Mills. 24th June at 11a.m. - Café Church with Allan Blake. YARCOMBE PARISH CHURCH 3rd June at 11a.m. - Family Service (page 12). 10th June at 11a.m. - Family Service & Picnic at Stockland. 17th June at 11a.m. - Holy Communion. 24th June at 6p.m. - Patronal Evensong (page 13). 1st July at 11a.m. - Family Service.

Open Garden Party at Glebe Farm, Yarcombe (next to the Village Hall) on Saturday 23rd June, 3.30p.m. - 6p.m. Plant Stall - Free Cream Teas - Raffle - Garden Games. With Maggie's Mix Donations to the Baptist Chapel Reading Room Project

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