Cheriton Bishop & Crockernwell Newsletter
June 2019
In this edition: Invitations to a fundraising concert, a Summer outing to Teignmouth, a Wildlife conference and information on Dr Clunie’s latest fundraiser. Useful Information
DOCTORS Doctors Surgery: 01647 24272 or 01647 24025 Patient Participation Group, Contacts: Jean Martin 01647 24586, Steve Colderick 24818 Surgery (No Appointment Necessary) 8 – 9.30 am Monday to Friday. Out of Hours: Ring 111 IN EMERGENCY RING 999
MINOR INJURIES UNIT Okehampton Medical Centre, open Mon – Fri, 8.15 am – 6.00 pm
POLICE EMERGENCY SERVICES For all non emergency contact please ring 101 Electricity 0800 365 900 Gas 0800 111 999 Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111 Water 0344 346 2020 Highways Agency 0300 123 5000 Neighbourhood Watch: Jean Martin 01647 24586 Streetlights, potholes etc: 0345 155 1004 csc.roads@devon.gov.uk
SCHOOL, PRESCHOOL, YOUTH and OTHER ORGANISATIONS
Cheriton Bishop Primary School 01647 24817 (termtime only) Federation Head: Head Teacher: Mrs Alex Waterman Fed. Chair of Governors: Alexis Saffin Secretary: Mrs Linda McCracken PTFA Chairman: Emma Benjamin Cheriton Bishop Pre-school Beavers: Rachel Barclay 01647 24575 Play Leader: Christine Grist 01647 281205 Cubs: James Morris 01647 252375 Young Farmers: Louise Putt 07792 518439 Scouts: Ollie Milverton 07706 695928 Walking Group: Dennis Milton 01647 272844 Group Scout Leader: Kevin Unsworth 01647 24773 Jon Whitehead 01647 281454 Farming Community Networks (FCNs) helpline 0300 111999 or Joanne Jones 07897 540278
LOCAL CHURCHES
Anglican Team Ministry: Rev. Martin Wood, The Rectory, Church Lane, Cheriton Bishop 01647 24119 (Tues-Sun) Church Wardens: Alan Greenslade 01647 24002, + 1 Vacancy Crockernwell Methodist Minister: Rev. Julian Albrow, 21 Dunsford Road, Exeter, EX4 1LG. 01392 255791 Church Secretary: Mrs A MacDonald 01647 24446 West Down Chapel: Derek Coren 01647 24264
HALLS & MEETING ROOMS
VILLAGE HALL SPALDING HALL Bookings: Tim Gorringe 01647 24789 Bookings: Jean Martin 01647 24586 If no reply after 24hours ring Paul Mitchell on 01647 24405
Acorn Community Support Office: 01647 252701
LOCAL AUTHORITIES
Parish Councillors Mid Devon District Councillors Chairman David Tripp 01647 24582 Derek Coren 01647 24264 Vice Chairmen Dennis Milton 01647 272844 Stuart Penny 01363 85197 Councillors Phil Dicker 01647 24450 Chris Carter 01647 24774 Tim Vooght 01647 24593 County Councillors Peter Endacott 01647 24580 Nick Way (CheritonBishop) 01363 777903 Andrea Wood 01647 272786 James McInnes (Crockernwell) 01837 861364
Parish Clerk Mrs Diane Shepherd Member of Parliament 01363 85051 Mob: 07903171897 Mel Stride MP (Central Devon) [email protected] Write to: House of Commons, London, SW1 1AA Squirrel Lodge, Colebrooke, EX17 5JH www.cheritonbishop-pc.org.uk
Crockernwell Crockernwell Ward Parish Councillors: Bill Savage, email: [email protected] Ysanne James, email: [email protected]
Clerk to Drewsteignton PC: Lucy Bruckner 07538 130973, 2 New Park, Bridford, Exeter EX6 7LJ, email: [email protected]
West Devon Borough Councillor: Paul Ridgers 01822 813600, email: [email protected]
LOCAL SERVICES (Paid advert)
CHIROPODY HOME SERVICES Mrs Julie Chatfield NMChs SRCH 01647 24382 [Updated May 2019] Welcome to the June edition of our parish newsletter.
Dear Reader
June has finally arrived and I am wondering Deadline for the July/August issue: 21 whether we will be treated to a fabulous June at 6pm. Summer like last year. Regardless of the Please email your copy to weather there are lots of lovely events in the [email protected] or phone Andrea if parish to join in with. you can only supply a paper copy. SUMMER EVENING CONCERT Editorial Enquiries: Andrea Wood 272786 On June 21st, Tedburn Community Choir Advertising Enquiries: Patience 24350 will be putting on an evening concert in St Mary’s church in aid of church funds, please see page 15 for prices and times. The Newsletter Production Team Advertising: Patience Netherway 24350 DAY TRIP TO TEIGNMOUTH assisted by Jan Mitchell 24405 And on the 19th, Acorn Community Support Production: Jan Mitchell, Patience are running a day trip to Teignmouth, for Netherway, Caryn Tripp more details or to book your place, please turn Collation: Anne Welham, Paul Mitchell, to page 16. Patience Netherway, William, Adam and Matthew Barclay CHERITON HAS ITS OWN FACEBOOK GROUP Editor: Andrea Wood 272786 I am also delighted to inform you that Cover photo: Andrea Wood Cheriton now has its own Facebook group. Messages and invitations, traffic warnings and alerts as well as items for sale can all be Cheriton Bishop Website posted on the site. For more information about Cheriton Bishop, WELCOME TO OUR NEW COUNCILLOR Crockernwell and the surrounding area please You may be aware that Peter Heal is no longer visit the Cheriton Bishop Website: the representative for our ward at the MDDC. www.cheritonbishop.org.uk We would like to thank Mr Heal for all his efforts on behalf of the Parish and wish him well with his future endeavours. We would also like to welcome Mr Stuart Penny as our new representative for MDDC and look forward to working him in the future.
DOUBLE EDITION NEXT TIME Finally just to remind you that the next edition is a bumper edition covering both July and August so please remember to submit your articles and timetables for the both months.
Until next time
ANDREA WOOD
1 Regular Meeting Dates Art @ Caribarn Studio, Pitton Barton usually every last Friday of the month 9.30 - Contact: Sue Bloomfield 24840 12.30 Baby Clinic Clinic held every 4th Wednesday of the month Contact: The Surgery 2- 3pm @ CB surgery Beavers (6 - 8 yrs) Every Thursday during term time Contact: Rachel Barclay 01647 24575 Camera Club Monthly in the Spalding Hall Contact: Andrea Wood 01647 272786 Cheriton Bishop Baby and Toddler Group Contact: Find us on Facebook Cubs (8 -10 yrs) Every Thursday during term time (after Beavers) Contact: James Morris 01647 252375 Gardening Club usually the third Monday evening in the month Contact: Janet Jeffery 24414 during Autumn and Winter Parish Council every second Monday evening in the month Contact Diane Shepherd 01363 85051 Pilates (paid advert) every Friday morning, 8.55am and 10.00 am Contact: Adele 07976 427941 during term time Mon, 8.45 - 3.15; Tues, 8.45 - 11.30pm with Preschool optional lunch - 12.45; Wed, Thurs, 8.45 - Contact: Christine Grist 281205 3.15pm Scouts (10 - 14 yrs) Every Monday evening during term time Contact: Ollie Milverton 07706 695928 Short Mat Bowling Every Wednesday evening 7.30 - 9.30pm, Sept - Contact: David Tripp 24582 May Spiritual Discussion Group Monthly Contact: Penny Gare 24639
Walking Group For daytime walks see the CB Walking Group Contact: Dennis Milton 01647 272844 or Jon Facebook page Whitehead 01647 281454
West Country Embroiderers Contact: Elaine Clark at Every first Tuesday afternoon in the month [email protected] website: wcecheritonbishop West Down Bible Study & Prayer Contact: Derek Coren 24264 Every Monday evening Oct - May
Young Farmers Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday evenings Contact: Louise Putt 07792 518439
2 Diary Dates for June
June Activity Location Time
1 Walking Group YFC Car Park 18.15
2 Songs of Praise & Cream Tea Village Hall 3.00pm
4 Tedburn St Mary WI meeting Tedburn Village Hall 7.30pm
4 WCE Embroidery Group Village Hall 1.45 - 4pm 6 Acorn Lunch Red Lion, Tedburn 12.30pm
6 Camera Club Spalding Hall 7 - 8.30pm
10 Parish Council Meeting Spalding Hall 7.30pm
12 Acorn Trip to Sainsburys Exeter
17 Cuppa and a chat Spalding Hall 2 - 4pm
19 Cheriton Bishop Acorn Outing Sidmouth 9-2
19 Walking Group Evening walk YFC Car Park 18.15
21 Music for Summer’s Evening St Mary’s Church 7.30pm
22 Kings and Queen Concert Jubilee Hall, Chagford 3pm
26 Acorn Trip to Sainsburys Exeter
Forthcoming Events in 2019: 6th July Community Action conference for Wildlife, Chagford 11th July The Acorn Community Support AGM will be held in the Cheriton Bishop Village Hall at 6.30pm to 7.30pm. 1st Aug Honiton Show 8th Aug Okehampton Show 15th Aug Chagford Show 3rd Aug Dr Jason Clunie’s half Everest challenge 21st Sept Invest in yourself: Health And Wellbeing Open Day Cheriton Bishop Village Hall 10 - 2.30pm 8th/9th Nov Book Sale 9th Nov Gardening Club Dinner
Did you know that Cheriton Bishop has its own Facebook group?
To join, please search for Cheriton Bishop Village. The webmaster would like to start a digital archive of photos of the village so if you have any to share, please join the group and upload your images.
3 Cheriton Bishop Parish Council
Draft Minutes of the Cheriton Bishop Parish Council Meeting held on Monday 13th May 2019 at Spalding Hall, Cheriton Bishop Present: Cllrs C Carter, T Vooght, D Milton (Vice Chair), D Tripp (Chair), P Dicker, P Endacott, A Wood, D Coren and S Penny (MDDC) In Attendance: D Shepherd (Clerk) and 1 member of the public To receive and accept apologies It was resolved to accept apologies from Cllr Way
To receive Declarations of Interest: To receive declarations of personal interest and disclosable pecuniary interest in respect of items on this agenda. There were no Declarations of Interest
Public Participation: To receive public comment on items on the agenda. A maximum of 10 minutes is allowed for this item. A representative from Devon Air Ambulance gave a presentation re potential night landing sites in the parish and responded to questions from Cllrs
Minutes of the Cheriton Bishop Council Meeting held on the 8th April 2019: To approve and sign as a correct record It was resolved to approve and sign the minutes as a correct record (Proposed Cllr Tripp; Abstain Cllr Wood) Co-option of Councillor: The Clerk to report The Clerk confirmed that the Council could co-opt at the June Council meeting
Devon Air Ambulance: To discuss a night landing site in the parish Following the presentation by DAA it was agreed that Cllr Dicker would speak to the relevant landowners and report back to the June Council meeting
Report from the Chair: To consider a report from the Chair. For information only The Chairman thanked Cllr Vooght for all his work as Chairman of the Council
Report from Councillors: To consider reports from Councillors. For information only Cllr Dicker referred to parking issues within the parish were cars parked on pavements were blocking visibility splays. Cllrs agreed to talk to relevant parishioners about this matter to see if it could be resolved. Cllr Vooght raised an issue of apparently abandoned gas bottles.
Report from Cllr Coren and Cllr Penny (MDDC): For Information Only Cllr Penny introduced himself to Cllrs and said it was a pleasure to be at the meeting. Cllr Coren reported that the Head Of MDDC enforcement did not work on Mondays and so could not attend a Council meeting. Cllr Coren updated Cllrs on some planning enforcement matters and responded to Cllrs concerns that MDDC was not sufficiently robust in relation to enforcement
MDDC Planning Decisions: Mid Devon District Council had approved the following application Reference: 19/00204 Proposal: Erection of a two storey extension Location: 8 Glebelands Applicant: Mr C Frankum Section 106 Monies: The Clerk to report on meeting with MDDC The Clerk reported on her meeting with MDDC staff and confirmed the Sec 106 monies available and the proposals for its use from MDDC. Cllr Vooght put an alternative proposal and agreed to talk to the relevant landowner and report to the June Council meeting
New Devon Flag: Cllr Vooght to report Cllr Vooght reported that the flag needed replacing. It was resolved that Cllr Vooght could purchase two flags at a cost of £7.99 each for the Council (Proposed Cllr Vooght)
4 Privacy Notice for Staff and Councillors: To consider whether to adopt the privacy notice It was resolved to adopt the policy (Proposed Cllr Tripp)
Repairs and Maintenance in the Parish: Cllrs to report re bus shelters and noticeboard Cllrs agreed to meet to complete maintenance works on the bus shelters. It was resolved that a budget of £200 be set aside for the works. Cllr Dicker agreed to identify a person to complete the maintenance works on the noticeboard
Old School Building: Cllr Milton to report Cllr Milton had completed the form and passed to the Clerk to sign and send off
Roads and Footpaths in the Parish: To consider issues relating to roads and Footpaths in the parish including the placing of ‘Twenty is Plenty’ signs and parking issue on Tuesdays Cllrs have put up 4 signs so far and made arrangements to put up the other 8. Cllr Tripp will obtain the posts
Correspondence: To consider the report circulated by the Clerk The correspondence list was noted Budget and Accounts: The following receipts were noted: Newsletter £74 Newsletter (Devon County Show) £50 It was resolved to approve the following payments: Diane Shepherd (Salary May) £321.21 HMRC (PAYE May) £80.20 Diane Shepherd (Travelling) £34.80 Phone rental (April) £6.79 Clarity £159.88, £34.12 Parish Website £25 DALC £204.42 Community First Insurance £446.41 St Thomas (newsletter paper) £107.92 Spalding Hall £188 The Council also approved two training courses for Cllr Wood and Chairmanship training for Cllrs Milton and Tripp Items for the Next Agenda: To identify items for the next agenda Accounts 2018/19 which had been delayed as the internal auditor had been ill Public Open Session. For Information Only There was no public comment
Date and Time of Next Meetings: June 10th, July 8th, Sep 9th, Oct 14th, Nov 11th, Dec 9th, Jan 13th, Feb 10th, March 9th and April 13th
5 Advance Notification. Road Closure and Diversion
The Parish Council would like to alert you to the following road closure and diversion. The road from Caddiford Cross to Lewdon Cross will be closed from 22nd to 24th July and a diversion via Southcombe Cross, Pitton Cross, and Brook farm will be in place.
KEY P7105 ROAD AHEAD Diverted Diverted Diversion CLOSED traffic traffic ROAD AHEAD 01 FOLLOW 02 04 06 08 10 12 ROAD AHEAD Diverted DIVERSION CLOSED CLOSED traffic 750mm ACCESS AS Diverted FAR AS Diversion Diversion Diverted traffic HOLLY FARM ADVANCED WARNING Diverted traffic ACCESS TO ROAD AHEAD ROAD Diversion CLOSED ON ——TO ENDS 03 traffic 05 07 09 Diverted 11 13 —— FOR —— DAY/S traffic FROM —/—TO —/— CLOSED 14 15
ROAD ROAD FROM BINNEFORD BRIDGE TO THREE GATE CROSS AHEAD 04 CLOSED
05 10 04 16
02/07 ROAD ROAD FROM PITTON 05 CROSS TO HOOK FARM AHEAD CLOSED ROAD FROM CADDIFORD CROSS TO LEWDON CROSS
03 17 N ROAD FROM PITTON 01 18 CROSS TO HOOK FARM X 16
X 02/07 01 X X 19 05 ROAD FROM LEWDON CROSS TO FOUR WAYS CROSS
04 05 BARRIERS, CONES AND 03 15 FLASHING LAMPS ROAD FROM PITTON CROSS TO SOUTHCOMBE CROSS 17 REQUIRED EACH 04 END OF ROAD 02/09 CLOSURE ROAD FROM SOUTHCOMBE CROSS TO FOUR CROSS WAYS Contains OS data Crown copyright and database rights 2019
NOTES CROWN COPYRIGHT DATA REPRODUCED BY PERMISSION OF THE CONTROLLER OF HMSO KEY 1 ALL EQUIPMENT SHALL BE APPROVED AND SHALL COMPLY CLIENT DETAILS REP/DEPOT DRAWN BY ADDRESS ANTI-CLOCKWISE DIVERSION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT SPECIFICATION MCE0111 ROAD CLOSURE THIS DRAWING DOES NOT SHOW THE NORMAL ROADWORKS OPENREACH 240 X X X X SIGNING THAT WILL BE REQUIRED (chapter 8) GB 80M SOUTH NEW HALDON FARM CLOCKWISE DIVERSION 2. ALL SIGNS TO BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH TSGRD 2002 AND TO ROAD FROM LEWDON CROSS TO DIVERSION ROUTE MINIMUM ROAD CLOSURE SIGN CLASS 2 RETROFLECTIVE AMEND NO SHEET DATE FOUR WAYS CROSS, A-Plant Lux Traffic Control & Management 3. MINIMUM x HEIGHT OF LETTERING TO BE 60MM AND SIGN BOARDS TO BE MIN 01 GB 08/05/2019 1 OF 1 08/03/2019 CHERITON BISHOP Kemble Airfield Enterprise Park 1000MM*750MM WHERE APPROPRIATE DEVON ROAD CLOSURE LENGTH APPROX 49M Cirencester Road SUITABLE TIME TO UNDERTAKE THE THIS DRAWING IS PROTECTED BY COPYRIGHT AND THE ROAD CLOSURE WIDTH APPROX 5M Kemble EX6 6HQ INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN IS CONFIDENTIAL. OFFPEAK NIGHT WEEKEND WEEKDAY 24 HOUR GL7 6BQ THE DRAWING MAY NOT BE COPIED AND THE INFORMATION WORKS CONTAINED THEREIN MAY NOT BE USED , OR DISCLOSED 2100-0600 0800-1700 Telephone: 03700500792 TO A THIRD PARTY, WHOLLY OR IN PART WITH THE WRITTEN HIRE ADVICE Fax: 0845 0047105 PERMISSION OF APLANT LUX TRAFFIC CONTROLS LTD BUS ROUTE AFFECTED 240-S003632 X
CHERITON BISHOP PARISH COUNCIL Vacancy for Parish Councillor
Cheriton Bishop Parish Council has a vacancy for a Parish Councillor
Do you have an interest in your village? Do you want to be able to have an influence on the village environment, finances, transport, amenities, planning, community events and so much more? If you would like to be involved in representing your Parish and making a contribution to where you live or work then please apply!
To qualify you must satisfy at least one of the following categories: A. Is registered as a local government elector for the parish B. Has during the whole of the preceding twelve months occupied as owner or tenant any land or premises in the parish. C. His/her principal or only place of work during the preceding twelve months has been in the parish. D. Had during the whole of the preceding twelve months resided in the parish or within 4.8 km thereof
If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor please write to the Clerk at the address below giving information about yourself and setting out your reasons for applying
Closing date June 7th 2019
Cheriton Bishop Parish Council will consider the applications at their next meeting on June10th 2019 For informal discussions about the vacancy please contact the Chairman or the Clerk. Clerk: Diane Shepherd, Squirrel Lodge, Colebrooke, EX175JH Tel: 07903 171897 [email protected]
6 Book Review
"a contemporary family saga, pivoting around Billy, and the people and families she meets over the decades... a real page turner that keeps you reading – and wanting the next book in the series as soon as possible !" Stardust Review for Fox Halt Farm
Local storywriter Celia Moore, nee Woolacott, has recently released the sequel to her much loved Fox Halt Farm, a sweeping love story set over two decades with a backdrop of atmospheric Dartmoor.
Celia grew up on a farm just outside Crockernwell, going to Cheriton primary school, and later on being an active member of Cheriton and Tedburn Young Farmers. She now lives in Longdown but comes to Cheriton a couple of times a week to garden for customers.
Celia’s books are available on Amazon or you can check out her Facebook site ( Celia Moore Books ).
Dr Clunie’s Half Everest Challenge, collecting for Acorn
On the 3rd of August, to celebrate his 54th birthday Dr Jason Clunie will (attempt) to cycle Bridford Hill 54 times: 27 of them up and 27 of them down. In statistics this will be just a touch over 54 miles. The uphill 27 miles will be at an average gradient of 9% (maximum 20%) and encompass a vertical gain of just under 4200metres. Hence the Half Everest Challenge, (the total height of Everest is 8850metres). Those of you who know Bridford Hill might know that its not an easy climb and so doing it 27 times is at best difficult and tiring and at worst downright silly. So if you feel its appropriate please give generously for this invaluable local community support service. Both the surgeries are collecting and we are setting up a no fee just giving page on www.wonderful.org which is 100% fee free and so all the donations will go to Acorn. There will be more detail to follow, on our and Acorn website, at the surgeries and on Acorn Facebook page.
Also, if you feel able or the need please feel free to join in on the day. Anyone who would like to keep me company for any of the climbs would be very welcome. I would guess the whole thing would take 9 hours and so I’ll be there most of the day!
Thank you very much Jaso Clunie
7 West Country Embroiderers, Textiles & Mixed Media Tuesday 4th June - 13.45 - Cheriton Bishop Village Hall
This month we say thank you to all the members who have contributed to the success of our group. As our membership creeps close to 40, we celebrate our successes this month with our AGM, closely followed by a hands on opportunity to make felted beads with Jenny Bone.
If you are interested in joining, our annual membership is only £25. Please contact me if you are interested, [email protected] or telephone me at home on 0164724218.
Cheriton Bishop Walking Group
May saw two enjoyable walks in fine weather, let us hope it continues favourable for June. The first walk in June will be Saturday 1st and the walk will be to the north west of Merryvale where there are a range of previously unvisited Tors to roam. Meet at YFC at 10.00 for 10.15 departure please. The evening walk in June will be on the 19th leaving at 18.15 sharp. Weather permitting we will walk on new routes around the reservoirs near Christow. Full details will be on our FaceBook page and also circulated by email. Look forward to seeing you there. JON AND DENNIS
Can you help?
The newsletter has been contacted by Mrs Joanne Taggar who would like to find out if anyone locally can help her fill in her family tree. This is is her request:-
I am an novice doing family tree research on behalf of a friend. Three of us will be travelling to Devon in mid- November 2019 hoping to visit places of significance to the Gosland (Goss) family. The areas of interest are Cheriton Bishop, Hittisleigh and Colebrooke. In Cheriton Bishop I am researching John Gosland (Goss) who was born there on 7 March 1770. His parents were Thomas(born in Hittisleigh on 28 February 1744) and Grace (née Snow) born in Colebrooke on 13 July 1744. His grandparents were John and Elizabeth (née Leakey) Gosland and Zachariah and Elizabeth (née Burnel) Snow. John Gosland (Goss) married Sarah Dart from Colebrooke on 9 February 1796 at Colebrooke. Their son William Goss was born in 1811 at Colebrooke and died in Victoria, Australia in 1857. We would appreciate any local information about places of interest or stories from those time periods, particularly if they relate to any of the families above. Kind regards
Joanne [email protected]
8 Planning Applications By Emma Benjamin
Thinking of making an adjustment to your property? Then you may well need planning permission from your District Council. There are certain things you can do without planning permission as many properties benefit from permitted development rights; these can include having a single storey rear extension of up to 3m off the rear wall on an attached house or 4m on a detached house. You could even extend as much 6m and 8m respectively, depending on the designation of the land on which your property stands. Building control input will still be required for such a project. You can read all about permitted development rights online at the government’s planning portal: https://www.planningportal.co.uk/info/200187/your_responsibilities/37/planning_permission/2
Some properties may have had their permitted development rights removed so you should check with the Council in the early stages of your scheme. Equally well, if you are in a conservation area or live in a heritage asset (listed building) you will need both planning permission and conservation approval. Conservation areas are meant to be of historic importance and worthy of protection by the use of planning controls, therefore, permitted development rights to extend or alter properties within these areas is curtailed. The need to seek permission for works done within a conservation area extends to outbuildings, walls, fences, hedges and trees too (as well as any trees outside of the conservation area which are protected by a tree preservation order). For example, all trees within a conservation area with a trunk diameter of at least 75mm and measuring 1.5m above ground level are subject to protection, including trees that are part of hedgerows. When planning a drastic change, if you are in a conservation area, you need to give the council six weeks’ notice of your intentions. This gives them time to consider whether your proposed works are necessary and appropriate for the conservation area. It is a criminal offence to lop, top, cut down, uproot, wilfully damage or destroy a protected tree unless the Council has permitted the work. If you deliberately destroy a protected tree or damage it in a manner likely to destroy it, you could be fined up to £20,000 if convicted in a magistrate's court. For other offences you can be fined up to £2,500. You will also normally have to plant a new tree if the tree was cut down or destroyed.
When planning an extension or alteration to your property, bear in mind that there are other bodies who may need to be consulted about your proposal too, the Highways department for example. If your scheme creates a new access from your property (or replaces an existing one) the Highways Department will be consulted on the scheme. Often, you’ll find their response may be that ‘standing advice applies’ and information on what this advice actually is can be found online. It is worth noting, however, that there are specifications regarding a new access onto a public highway. For example, it needs to meet the road straight on and not be at an angle and it should adhere to the sight line requirements for both up and down the road to maintain the safety of pedestrians and vehicles using the road. Also, you should still be able to turn a vehicle on your property so that you are driving forwards on to the road and not reversing out which clearly could be dangerous.
If unsure you should always contact the Council planning department for advice which they will generally dispense via a return phone call or email. For a more detailed and personal response, you can apply for pre-application advice from the council. The council encourages discussions at an early stage of development planning and states that doing this is likely to result in a good quality and acceptable development. To apply for pre-application advice you will need to fill out a form and pay a fee to the council. Information on pre application advice can be found here for Mid Devon: https://www.middevon.gov.uk/media/345930/pre-application-guidance-v22.pdf
9 If you feel you’d like to comment on someone else’s planning application (and do remember you can support an application as well as object), you should ensure your remarks are pertinent to the application only and not about another property, or about the person making the application and others associated with them. If you are signing a letter or petition created by another person, read it very carefully before putting your name to it. Are you certain the contents are factually correct? Are the points solely about the application and are you sure they do not defame the character of the applicant or anyone else? Remember your comments are put online by the Council and as such are published in the public domain, therefore they could be open to libel accusations and consequent legal action. Mid Devon District Council created a useful document explaining how to comment on planning applications which can be found here: https://www.middevon.gov.uk/media/345027/how-to-comment-on-planning-apps-v30.pdf
Specifically relating to the above point, the document states that comments must not: • Contain any personal names, please use words such as applicant, neighbour etc. • Contain any material which is defamatory of any person. • Contain any material which is obscene, offensive, hateful or inflammatory. • Promote discrimination based on race, sex, religion, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, or age. • Be likely to deceive any person. • Be threatening, abusive or invade another’s privacy, or cause annoyance, inconvenience or needless anxiety. • Be likely to harass, upset, embarrass, alarm or annoy any other person.
Calling all archeology enthusiasts ACE Archaeology Club are now focusing on the Moistown excavation and are looking for diggers and other helpers. If you would like to join us then please check our website for details of the dig dates and our other activities. You will also be able to have a look at a couple of our past Newsletters. https://acearchaeologyclub.wordpress.com/. Also between now and the dig, we have a couple of archaeological themed walks on Dartmoor which might be of interest to local historians. However, if you can’t manage any of these, please come to our Moistown Dig Open Day on the 10th August 2019 from 11.00am to 4.00pm, tea, coffee and cake available. For more information please contact Erica on [email protected]
10 A letter of thanks….
We would like to thank all those who supported and voted for us in the local elections on May 2nd. Whether you voted for us, one of the other candidates or you did not vote at all please be assured that as your Mid Devon District Councillors we represent ALL the people in our Ward. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have an issue you feel MDDC can help you with,
Deek Coen and Stuat Penny Our contact details are Derek Coren: e mail: [email protected] Tel: 01647 24264 or 07929858527 Stuart Penny: e mail: [email protected] Tel: 01363 85197 or 07890284871
Top Gardening Tips!
Lots of plants are sending out fresh young shoots at this time of year. You can take advantage of all this energy and vigour by taking cuttings and growing new plants. These are called softwood cuttings as the growth is still soft and flexible and hasn't yet hardened into woody stems.
First, make sure that your secateur or knife is very clean and sharp. Then find a shoot which doesn't have a flower bud on it and cut about four inches off the tip. This will help to keep your original plant strong and bushy as well as providing you with useful cutting material. If it is impossible to find a non- flowering shoot, then nip out the flower bud. Next, remove the lower leaves and also the growing tip, as it is likely to wilt anyway. Ideally, collect material when the weather is cool and put it in a plastic bag to keep it fresh.
If you are going to put the cuttings on a windowsill, a small pot is probably most suitable. Fill this with free draining compost; a multipurpose compost mixed with grit, perlite or vermiculite is fine. Firm the compost and as the cuttings are soft, it is a good idea to make four or five holes to push the cuttings into. They seem to grow best around the edge of the pot. Then, cover the pot loosely with a clear plastic bag to allow light in and maintain moisture. You will find you have to shake the condensation off the bag every day but within a few weeks they should root. Keep the pot on a cool windowsill out of too much direct sunshine. It is a good idea to add a label to make sure you know what you have grown! Sally Rix
11 Neighbourhood Watch
A few tips for staying safe this Summer A thief has been operating in the area • Fresh air flowing through the house is By the time you read this they may have lovely at this time of year, but it is moved on or hopefully been caught. However, important to keep your property safe and there have been several incidents of theft over secure. the last few weeks in Cheriton Bishop and on • Don't leave valuable items in reach of open towards Dunsford. The thieves have taken windows when you're indoors. possessions and stole two dogs. I am delighted • Shed and out buildings should be well to inform you that both of which were tracked secured. Check your insurance policy to down and have been reunited with their owner. make sure that these are covered. Put tools, It seems that a white transit van with yellow toys ladders and steps away over night. and red chevrons on the rear doors is involved, • Keep external doors and windows locked Reg No : DU09 WHJ. If you spot this vehicle even if you just are in the garden, please report it to the police on 101. • Ask a friend or neighbour to visit whilst you are away for any length of time, water Now something for the benefit of the village plants and take the post away from letter At the May Parish Council meeting, a boxes. Much better have the post kept at the representative from Devon Air Ambulance post office until you return. gave a presentation regarding potential night • Setting your lights and/or radio on a timer is landing sites in the parish. A Councillor is now a good idea. exploring the details with the relevant • Use your curtains to restrict views into your landowners and is due to report back to the property or even better use blinds, nets or Council. There is a long way to go to sorting similar. things out but the village would now seem to • Stop the delivery of parcels whilst you are be a step closer to having this important away. facility. • Secure your garden by locking rear entry gates and ensure your walls and fences are Distractions in supermarket car parks not easy to climb over. Recently in a supermarket car park in Exeter a • Leave a key with your neighbours so they lady was loading her shopping into her car can check on your property. when she was approached and distracted by a • Unplug all electrical devices not required to man asking for directions. He or an prevent a short and to reduce your energy accomplice stole her purse and later her bank usage. cards were used at cash points and in shops. It is thought the thieves had watched the lady ALARMS at the check out type in her PIN number. If you have an alarm system make sure it is So if you are approached in a supermarket car serviced regularly. If it starts to go off park, keep a very close eye on your bag, purse irregularly you should have it dealt with. and goods and don't become distracted. Get Otherwise it is likely to be ignored by people into your car and drive away safely. which is no help to you and can become a nuisance. Remember that insurance companies Do take great care when paying for goods with usually take into account the alarm system a card. Be very careful to conceal your PIN when quoting for the buildings cover premium numbers in large stores, in any store, shop, fuel and will require it to be maintained on a station, restaurant or at an ATM machine. regular basis. Make sure that no one is watching you, is
12 close to you or looking over your shoulder The advantages are : when typing in your PIN number. 1. You may be entitled to some discount off your home insurance if you are a member Virgin Media of an active NW scheme. For customers of Virgin Media, please be 2. You will receive Police alerts and aware of a scam that's going around. information via the NW network. Apparently fake emails purporting to be from 3. Members look out for each other and also Virgin Media are being sent out. These threaten keep an eye on what’s going on or who's the recipient with 'automatic disconnection' due about. This is not snooping, but building a to 'invalid billing information' The links in the stronger, safer communities. email lead to genuine looking phishing 4. Membership is free so why not join by websites that ask for account details and other contacting Jean today? information. Neighbourhood Watch Team recommend we If you receive an email from Virgin Media or are all observant, vigilant and keep our eyes from any other organisation for that matter, do open when out and about. Have a great safe not click on the links or attachments to summer. messages that ask for personal or financial details. Delete the email, it’s a scam. Contact Jean Martin : 01647 24586 Similarly if receiving an 'out of the blue' phone call which does not sound right hang up, it’s a Ways to report crime scam. Call 101, email [email protected], use the police’s online reporting form or using web This may help! After a nuisance call, dial 1572 chat at devon-cornwall.police.uk. Information and BT will in future redirect calls to junk can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers voicemail. on 0800 555111 or crimestoppers-uk.org. If you have been a victim of crime you can Neighbourhood watch registration receive help and advice via If you are not already a member but would like victimcaredevonandcornwall.org.uk or on to join then please contact Jean Martin : 01647 01392 475900 24586 or email ; [email protected].
13 Days out from Cheriton Bishop
Fancy a day out from Cheriton Bishop? Every week Carmel Coaches run two bus services from Cheriton. On a Tuesday you can go to Crediton and on a Thursday to Okehampton. The trip to Crediton delivers you directly to Morrisons where it waits while you shop, it then takes you to the High St. for an hour. There is no need to book as it is a service bus. So why not let the bus take the strain while you enjoy the marvellous views of the countryside?
Parking Notice
The Parish Council respectfully asks motorists to refrain from parking on the Dunsford Road side of the Old Thatch leading to the junction. The number of cars parked along there is creating a hazard and it is feared that this may lead to an accident. Thank you for your co- operation.
14 Upcoming local events ……… ACORN LUNCH Thursday 6th June 12.30pm At Red Lion Pub Tedburn St. Mary.
£8.95 per person or £9.95 to include Tea or coffee
Your choice of Main Course and Dessert is:- 1 Scampi & Chips 2 Prawn Salad 3 Spaghetti Bolognaise 4 Ice Cream 5 Chocolate Fudge Cake 6 Fruit Cocktail
Please telephone Jean with the numbers corresponding with your choice before 3rd June on 01647 24586 and let her know if you need a lift.
A cuppa and a chat at the Spalding Hall! on Monday 17th 2019 between 2pm and 4pm Everyone is welcome! Choice of hot and cold drinks and biscuits Need a lift from your home? Ring Paul on 01647 24405 beforehand
There is no charge but we do put out a pot for any donations towards the cost of hiring the hall
Music for a Summer’s Evening.
Friday 21st June 7.30pm. Tedburn Community Choir singing in St. Mary’s Cheriton Bishop. Cost £6 on the door. Refreshments available in the interval.
Tedburn St Mary WI have a busy programme of events for the summer and if you would like to be part of it all you can be assured of a warm welcome.
MEETINGS - FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH, 7.30 pm at Tedburn Village Hall.
Next meeting is Tuesday June 4th when Tim Payne will be talking about City Bees.
Further information, please contact Sue Macpherson (President) 01647 24088, Jane Burrow (Secretary) 07814 659526 or Di Awcott 01363 773512.
15 What’s on in June 2019 www.acorncommunitysupport.co.uk
Cheriton Bishop Lunch Club – Lunches are held on the first Thursday of each month, this month it will be June 6th at the Red Lion. If you would like to come along and meet new people please phone; Jean Martin 01647 24586 or ring the Acorn Office on the number below for more details. Minibus trips to Sainsbury’s from Cheriton – Dates are June 12th & 26th. Help is provided in store. We will also help carry your shopping too! The fare is just £5 return. NEW! Acorn monthly Cheriton Bishop Outing - Date & venue to be confirmed! £5.00 per person for a return trip. Call the office for more information. Teign Valley Memory Café - This month it will be June 13th & 27th. Meetings are held 10.30 – 12.30 at Strawberry Hill, Dunsford on the B3212 – look out for the sign. Coffee Morning at Teign Valley Community Hall – The Bowden Room, Teign Valley Community Hall 10.30 - 12. Please drop in for a tea or coffee, a slice of homemade cake & meet up with friends, everyone welcome. This month it will be Tuesday June 11th & 25th. What else do we do? – We have a fantastic group of volunteers who help to provide transport to medical and wellbeing appointments, we can deliver prescriptions, we can also loan equipment to assist you in the home.
Acorn Community Support AGM on 11th July 2019 at Cheriton Bishop Village Hall, 6.30 - 7.30 pm. All Welcome Acorn Office: 01647 252701 for further information.
Acorn outing to Teignmouth only £5 We have a change of day just for this month so our trip will be on a Wednesday. Let’s hope for another lovely sunny day as we are planning a visit to:
Teignmouth on Wednesday 19th June 2019. The cost will be £5. Leaving around 9.00am and returning back to Cheriton about 2.00pm
Please phone the Acorn Office to book your seat on 01647 252701 [leave a message on the answerphone if necessary and they will ring you back]. Once they know who is coming Donna will draw up a plan for times and places for picking up and let you know.
It’s first come first served and there are only 11 seats on the minibus! So do book as soon as possible to be sure of a place!
16 Cheriton Bishop Pre-school For children (unaccompanied) from ages 2 - 5 years We provide pre-school education with fun and exciting activities linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage Curriculum. All in a spacious setting with a wide variety of equipment and secure outside play area. Up to 15 hours free for over 3 years olds using Early Years Funding, 22.5 hours of the extended entitlement for those who qualify, or just £4.25 per hour. We accept two-year-old funding for free places for 2-year olds, call in for details.
Please call Play leader Christine Grist: (01647) 281205 or 07977 777318 Email: [email protected] Or visit our website for more information: www.cheritonbishoppreschool.co.uk Please call or email to book your place now. Session times
Mondays 8.45 - 3.15
Tuesdays 8.45 - 11.30 am with optional lunch (includes weekly visit to Scout field) 12.45pm Wednesdays 8.45 - 3.15
Thursdays 8.45 - 3.15
We currently have limited spaces available for all sessions. Second half of the summer term During the next half term, taking us up to the summer holidays, we will be exploring the topic of ‘People who help us.’ The children will be learning about the roles of the police and fire brigade, doctors, nurses and dentist, refuse collectors, shopkeepers, librarians and transport drivers, as well as friends and family. We are planning a trip, via the train from Yeoford, into Exeter’s central station, to get us all into the library and also our end of year outing to Paignton Zoo. A busy time ahead!
King’s and Queen Concert 3pm Saturday 22nd June in the Jubilee Hall, Chagford.
A bright summer concert with cream tea and music for all tastes including songs from the King’s Singers, feisty Oklahoma and the rhapsodic Queen.
Let the Chagford Singers entertain you! Reserve the date. Tickets £12.50 (Concessions, students and under 18s £5) from Sallys Newsagent, on the door and online. thechagfordsingers.co.uk
17 Cheriton Bishop Primary School
CLASS 1 AND THE GREAT there will also be Victorian OUTDOORS foody treats to taste! Class 1 are learning about natural and man- made objects as part of their 'Great Outdoors’ REDUCING & RECYCLING WITH topic. The children's task was to make a CLASS 4 model of something natural. They learnt Class 4 have been trying to reduce and reuse different techniques for smoothing and adding plastics. They were visited by Tesco to texture to their artwork. Well done Class 1. discuss plastic use and then planned and designed how waste plastic could be recycled PRE-SCHOOL & CLASS 1 into clothing, footwear and even jewellery. As part of the pre-school transition sessions, They will be making their designs over the Class 1 joined the pre-school children on their next few weeks. welly walk on Tuesday. They enjoyed a story and exploring the late spring flowers. CREDITON COMMUNITY BOOKSHOP Mrs Miners and I took a group of children to TURNING TIDES MUSIC – CLASS 2 Crediton earlier this week to collect first prize Class 2 enjoyed working with Turning Tides in the Book Fair raffle. The prize was 20 this week. Turning Tides are a charitable books in the Crediton Community Bookshop group who run projects which strive to offer Top 20. These are an excellent addition to our access to music and the arts for everyone. The wonderful new library. The bookshop are children had a super time, creating lots of currently running the ‘Crediton Big Read’. If music. you are passing the shop, do call in to collect one of their free books in the Big Read—the The class have also been showing off their aim to read, then pass on the book and share ‘Green Fingers’ as part of their science work. with friends. A fabulous idea with a ‘Big Read They have been experimenting to see which Party’ on 22nd June. conditions plants prefer. CLASS 4 - IGLOO They have also been learning about capacity in Class 4 through their topic ‘Amazing Planet maths and experimented with colourful Earth’ have constructed an igloo made liquids. In art they have been learning about completely out of milk bottles! They have the artist ‘Monet’ and they have created a used close to 200 and there is space inside for whole class piece which is really effective. two children. Through the project they have discussed recycling and the problem of plastic CLASS 3 pollution in our oceans. The children in Class 3 have been very busy learning about the Victorians. They have been DATES FOR THE DIARY focusing on the remarkable differences Fri 14th June Y5/6 Athletics between the lives of the wealthy and the poor Mon 17th—Fri 21st June Activity Week Y5/6 people at the time. Fri 28th June Sports Afternoon July The children are very excited about this topic Fri 5th Y5/6 Rugby/Netball Tournament and will be showing off their work to parents/ Fri 12th Sports Afternoon Reserve carers at a Victorian Garden Party. On display Mon 15th Whole School Trip will be Samplers the children have made and Fri 19th Leavers Assembly at 1pm School Closes 2pm.
18 The changes within Summer
The month of June sees us at the halfway point in the year. It also marks the middle of summer and has the longest day of the year. It is full of hope for long, warm and bright sunny days. Yet, for many students and children it also marks the beginning of the exam period. It could be important milestone exams or just end of term exams. I seem to remember grudgingly doing the exams when the weather was at its finest. I was never very good at exams and was easily distracted by what was going on outside and what I was missing out on. It always seemed very unfair to be stuck in usually a hot unventilated gym or hall at the hottest time of the year. I wanted to be outside playing games and having adventures.
There is sometimes a conflict between the different phases in life. Although we are halfway through the year, we are also coming to the end of the school or academic year. It also means that the long holiday over the summer is also just around the corner and about to begin. For students, teachers and parents there is a sense of longing for a change of pace and a new rhythm of life over the holidays. It is interesting to remember the long summer holiday comes from families needing to earn a living picking crops and harvesting. They would take the whole family including children to work on the land. It was hardly a holiday but rather strenuous, hot and backbreaking work which was all hard manual work. The long summer academic holidays are often a source of envy for people who get only four to six weeks off during the whole year not just over the summer period.
We are often drawn to make a comparison between our lot in life and how we perceive others are faring. It is interesting to me that I often seem to notice that people are doing better than me or having an easier time than me. I seldom think to myself that I am very lucky with what I have, and have to do. To my shame, I easily forget that there are so many people around the world just or only just existing, whilst I live a very comfortable, easy and safe life.
This year the end of the Easter season, Pentecost, slips into the second week of June. It is almost halfway through the year. It is more mid-summer rather than the end of spring and the beginning of summer. It changes the feel of this year, particularly as we had a hot Easter Sunday with record high temperatures. You might be mistaken in thinking Easter was a summer event! Yet regardless where Easter sits, early or late, warm, hot or cold it is surely a reminder that God is working for us without us asking for help. It is often the case when we acknowledge that we need help that then we can really change. Our world is changing all the time and we still need God’s help to change us and others.
Rev. Martin Wood. The Rectory, Church Lane, Cheriton Bishop EX6 6HY 01647 24119 (Tuesday to Sunday) [email protected]
19 SERVICES AT ST MARY’S CHERITON BISHOP AND OTHER CHURCHES IN THE NORTH KENN MISSION COMMUNITY June 2019 Sunday 2nd Easter 7 9.30 Whitestone Holy Communion Revd Martin Wood 9.30 Holcombe Burnell Holy Communion Revd Prof Tim Gorringe 11am Tedburn St Mary Informal Worship Revd Martin Wood 3pm Pathfinder Prayer and Fellowship 3pm Cheriton Bishop Songs of Praise Revd Martin Wood Village Hall
Thursday 6th 10.30 Pathfinder Holy Communion Revd Martin Wood Sunday 9th Pentecost 9.30 Holcombe Burnell Holy Communion Revd Martin Wood 9.30 Whitestone Parish Communion Revd Prof Tim Gorringe 11am Cheriton Bishop Family Service Revd Martin Wood 3pm Pathfinder Anniversary service Revd Martin Wood 6pm Tedburn St Mary Evening Prayer Revd Martin Wood Thursday 13th 10.30am Pathfinder Holy Communion Revd Martin Wood
Sunday 16th Trinity Sunday 9.00 Tedburn St Mary Holy Communion Revd Martin Wood 9.30 Cheriton Bishop Parish Communion Revd Prof Tim Gorringe 11am Whitestone Family Service Revd Martin Wood 3pm Pathfinder Evensong Lay Led 6pm Holcombe Burnell Evensong Revd Martin Wood
Thursday 20th 10.30 Pathfinder Holy Communion Revd Martin Wood Sunday 23rd Trinity 1 8am Cheriton Bishop Holy Communion Revd Martin Wood 9.30 Tedburn St Mary Parish Communion Revd Prof Tim Gorringe 11am Holcombe Burnell Family Service Revd Martin Wood 3pm Pathfinder United Service 6pm Whitestone Evensong Revd Martin Wood
Thursday 27th Trinity 2 10.30 Pathfinder Holy Communion Revd Martin Wood
Sunday 30th 10.30 Holcolmbe Burnell Team Communion Revd Martin Wood Revd Prof Tim Gorringe We invite everyone, including children, to attend all of our services. The Spalding Hall is open for the use of the toilets during times of the highlighted services.
20 Churchwarden’s Ramblings
Firstly, a big thank you to everyone who supported our Coffee Morning and Plant Sale, whether by baking, planting or buying. We raised £356 on the day for church funds and it was good to see so many people, in spite of the cold wind.
The next date for the diary will be our Combined Churches, Songs of Praise Service in the Village Hall at 3pm on Sunday 2nd June. This is a chance to have a good sing using Hymns related to Bible Readings, plus, the service will be followed by a cream tea.
Tedburn Community Choir are giving a concert in aid of church funds, in St Mary’s at 7.30pm on Friday 21st June, entry is £6 on the door and there will be an interval with tea, coffee and cake. The pews are quite hard so I would suggest that you bring a cushion.
Our own Occasional Choir is holding a concert, combined with an open tower and tea, on 20th July. Please look out for times in future Newsletters.
The bell ringers are always looking for recruits to join the Team, if you are interested please come along on a Thursday night when you hear the bells or otherwise give me a call.
Alan Greenslade Tel: 01647 24002
DO YOU RUN A CLUB, GROUP OR ACTIVITY?
Invest In Yourself – Health and Wellbeing Day: your chance to let people know what you do!
The Cheriton Bishop and Teign Valley Practice Patients Participation Group (PPG) and the Surgery will be holding an Open Day Event at Cheriton Bishop Village Hall:
Invest in Yourself – Health and Wellbeing Day Saturday 21st of September from 10.00am to 2.30pm
We would like to get clubs, groups and classes to come along to the day to demonstrate and promote their activities to prospective participants. Throughout the area we have an impressive range of group activities including photography, gardening and horticulture (including the use of raised beds for a spot of easy gardening), embroidery, organised walks, bowling, fitness classes and many more. For younger folk there are the likes of Beavers, Scouts, and Baby and Toddler Groups.
This is your chance to promote your group or activity, perhaps get new members or just talk to people about what you do.
To register an expression of interest to book a table on the day please contact Steve Colderick at [email protected]
The deadline for registering an expression of interest is Monday 5th of August, and the Event Committee will notify successful applicants by Friday 16th of August. On the day we wish to present a wide range of activities and groups, and also have representation across the Cheriton Bishop and Teign Valley area, so regrettably we may not have room to offer a stand to everyone registering an expression of interest.
If you would like any further information please contact Steve Colderick at the e-mail address above.
21 Community Action for Wildlife Conference 2019
Come along and find out more about how we can all help with Nature’s Recovery. Saturday 6th July – Jubilee Hall, Chagford all day event (likely 9.30 – 4.30)
2019 is the UK’s Year of Green Action and is all about connecting people with nature and us all taking much needed positive action for our environment. To help inspire and enthuse action our conference this year is focusing on how community groups can help with nature’s recovery across Devon. The day will include a mixture of talks, workshops/ discussion groups, site visits and id training based in and around the centre of beautiful Chagford. HUGE thanks to all those involved and to South West Water for sponsoring the event.
We are finalising the agenda in the next few weeks but the following are confirmed (will be a mix of short talks, displays, workshops / discussion groups, site visits etc): Through the eyes of birds – what we can learn by seeing the world from above – Sacha Dench, ‘The Human Swan’ – Sacha will draw on tales from her groundbreaking ‘Flight of the Swans’ expedition and other adventures to inspire us all to be more ambitious for nature. Find out more about her flight from Arctic Russia to the UK by paramotor to help save the Bewick’s swan at http://www.sachadench.com/
Devon Living Churchyards Project Testa, Devon Greater Horseshoe Bat Project, Devon David Curry, Volunteer Project Manager Wildlife Trust Chagford Churchyard – walk and discussion with Managing Road Verges for Wildlife and People – Nick Allison, local resident and Head Gardener at Tom Hynes, volunteer with the North Devon Life on Saltram the Verge Project & Trustee of the Tarka Country Trust Surveying hedges – walk and talk with Rob Wolton and Tom Whitlock, Ecologist, Devon County Council (Chair of the Devon Hedgegroup) and Megan Gimber Community Engagement through the Arts – Caroline (PTES) Preston, Arts Education Leader Wild Exmouth – talk / discussion with volunteers and How to help our butterflies Debs Rylands (lead for East Devon District Council) Simon Phelps, Butterfly Conservation and Programme Coordinator for Wild Ideas wild- How can communities be better supported to help ideas.org.uk wildlife? Health and nature – Discussion and walk with Dr Discussion with Phil Collins and Paul Buckley Lucy Loveday, Devon GP and Emma Cunis, Wildlife records – support for community projects / Dartmoor’s Daughter Neighbourhood Plans – talk / discussion with Marcus Gardens, habitats and beauty – Nick Allison, Head Windle, Devon Biodiversity Records Centre Gardener at Saltram How to help monitor Devon’s rivers – demo in a Saving our Seas – Torbay Cleaner Coast Initiative nearby stream (tbc) and aquatic invert id with Simon & Save our Seagrass – Tracy Hamston & Clare Rugg, Browning, West Country Rivers Trust Wild Planet Trust + Warwick Saunders and Georgie Life on the Yealm Community Project Bull, Project volunteers Dr John Green Moor Meadows – Meadow Creation and Chudleigh Wild – display Management – Audrey Compton, Meadow Maker and Langaford Farm – display, Peter Beale Teign Valley Farmer Devon Wildlife Trust – display Bat Friendly Communities – how can you get there? Devon Branch of Butterfly Conservation and Devon Cath Valentine, Bovey Tracey Bat Project and Ruth Moth Group – stand and moth identification Devon Dragonfly Group – Dave Smallshire
To book a free place or book display space please email [email protected] 22 Holy Trinity, Yeoford The plans for the new kitchen and toilet are progressing and we are fund raising for the remainder of the money. In Messy Church in June we will make a fishing net where fish with a prayer attached will be started. The net will then be moved to the church from Ascension Day till Pentecost as part of our Thy Kingdom Come initiative. Everyone will be invited to attach a prayer for someone and the prayers will be offered to God at Pentecost during our Family Service.
Cafe Company on Mondays from 9-30 till 11am at the Church. (not Bank Holidays) June Services Sunday 9th June Sunday 23rd June Family Service 10 am Holy Communion 9-30am
Carol Price 01647 24468
West Down Evangelical Chapel Services Yeoford Road, Cheriton Bishop, EX6 6HG Telephone 01647 24264/24660
June 2019 11.00am 3.00pm
2nd Morning Worship Songs of Praise in the Village Hall followed by Cream Tea
9th Morning Worship Family Service with Rev Ray Murden
16th Morning Worship Family Service
23rd Morning Worship Family Service with Culm Valley Choir
30th Morning Worship Family Service with Mr Bob Werrett
Friends and Neighbours meeting June 20th 2-4pm. Everyone welcome at the Chapel
“You are warmly invited to a Cream Tea”
to be followed by a short Songs of Praise to celebrate Pentecost Sunday 2nd June at 3.00pm in Cheriton Bishop Village Hall
Organised by West Down Chapel in association with St Mary’s and Crockernwell Methodist.
23 Latest news from Castle Drogo
Hi everyone
All is going well at Castle Drogo with the weather making it possible for the builders to catch up on some of the time they lost during the cold snap. It has been wonderful to welcome visitors back to see the Drawing and Dining room in full glory and the gardens have been full of colour.
This year presents some exciting opportunities in research as we are looking to start an oral history project. We’ll be recording the memories of those associated with, or with memories of, Castle Drogo in the past, from the early days or in more recent years. If you have any memories, or know someone who might have, and is willing to talk to one of our trained interviewers, then please get in touch. You can find out more about the project in the Rayners’ Room in the castle where there is a place for people to record their contact details, or please email: [email protected]. We are really looking forward to hearing the memories from people.
I wanted to let you all know as soon as possible that we will be closing Foresters track for around 1 month in mid-June. Foresters Track is a permissive bridleway running on the South side of the river between Fingle Bridge and Whiddon Deer Park. There will be an alternative route for those wishing to do a circular/ longer walk, or for those cycling or on horseback. However, the public footpath on the north side of the bank (fishermans path) will remain open and provides the most direct route to avoid the closure, but only on foot.
The closure is to allow over 200 metres of major track repairs to take place to fix erosion caused by the river Teign. The resulting track surface should make the path more accessible for all users, and improve access for our own work operations, as well as reinforcing the river bank. The timing of the work is to take advantage of minimum water flow within the river and all works should be completed by the summer holidays. The track will be entirely shut at all times including weekends due to the risk of falling rocks and unstable surfaces.
Best wishes,
Paula Community Engagement Officer, Castle Drogo 01647 434130, [email protected]
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FOR SALE Ladies mountain bike with front basket and rear parcel rack. 21 gears. Good working order. £100 ono. Telephone Pat on 07581239926 or 24247 (evens)
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