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Sunday July 2nd 9.00 am Whitestone Holy Communion Revd Tim Gorringe 9.30 am Holcombe Burnell Parish Communion Revd Martin Wood 11.00 am Tedburn St Mary Informal Worship Revd Martin Wood 3.00 pm Pathfinder Village Holy Communion Revd Martin Wood 6.00 pm Cheriton Bishop Evening Prayer Revd Martin Wood

Sunday July 9th 9.30 am Holcombe Burnell Holy Communion Revd Tim Gorringe 9.30 am Whitestone Parish Communion Canon John Tutton 11.00 am Cheriton Bishop Family Service Lay led 11.00 am Tedburn Methodist Church United Service 3.00 pm Pathfinder Fellowship and Prayer

Sunday July 16th 9.00 am Tedburn St Mary Holy Communion Revd David Ursell 9.30 am Cheriton Bishop Parish Communion Revd Tim Gorringe 11.00 am Whitestone Family Service Lay led 3.00 pm Pathfinder Evensong Lay led 6.00 pm Holcombe Burnell Evensong Lay led

Sunday July 23rd 8.00 am Cheriton Bishop Holy Communion Revd Tim Gorringe 9.30 am Tedburn St Mary Parish Communion Revd Martin Wood 11.00 am Holcombe Burnell Family Service Revd Martin Wood 3.00 pm Pathfinder United Service 6.00 pm Whitestone Evening Prayer Revd Martin Wood

Sunday July 30th 10.30 am Tedburn St Mary Team Communion Archdeacon Christopher Futcher

Every Thursday 10.30 am Pathfinder Holy Communion (BCP) July 6th Revd Martin Wood July 13th Canon Jon Tutton July 20th Revd David Ursell July 27th Revd Martin Wood

FROM THE RECTOR

Overshadowed by terror

I assumed the month of June 2017 would be remembered for the general election results. When the election was called everyone seemed surprised by Theresa May’s decision to call a snap election. The consensus was that the Conservatives would extend their small majority. The surprise result was a hung parliament. The only certainty seems to be unpredictability at the moment.

However, the terror attacks in both Manchester and London have dominated the news. It is almost impossible to comprehend how your life can be so dramatically changed by an injury or bereavement of someone you love. It is hard to come to terms with when this is an accident but, when it is a deliberate act to harm innocent people, especially children, it seems even more unbearable. It seems to me that to be able to commit these acts of terror, you must either hate or be indifferent to the plight of the people around you. You cannot really care except may be for yourself or your ideal. Jesus makes the important point: that we should love our neighbour as ourselves. We should treat others the same as we would like to be treated. When Jesus was asked who our neighbour was, he recounted the story of the good Samaritan. Often our neighbour is someone whom we find difficult. One of the key messages in the midst of this recent evil, was that there came out many stories of good Samaritans. There were many people who stopped, helped and literally bound up the wounds of the injured. There were people who were carried to safety, strangers who drove people home and people who offered a bed for the night. It was said that there were many more acts of love and kindness than the few acts of evil. It is this love that unites us and brings us into relationship with God. It is also true that, when we turn away from God and act selfishly, we become lost. No faith community can advocate such acts of terror or evil. It is a distortion for human ends and I believe God has no part in it.

On a more positive note, it is good to see how people have reacted to these human tragedies. People have felt compelled to come and pay their respects to those who have died with vast floral tributes both in Manchester and London, they are a vivid reminder. The Red Cross has started an appeal fund to help the victims and their families. There are messages of support from all parts of our society and the world. There has been a second concert to raise money for the appeal. People are genuinely concerned and want to do something to help. We should never forget the capacity people have for doing good and wanting to help. It far outweighs the acts of evil. We need a right perspective, compassion for those in need and determination for doing what is right and good.

Rev. Martin Wood. The Rectory, Church Lane, Cheriton Bishop EX6 6HY 01647 24119 (Tuesday to Sunday) email : [email protected]

DAILY OFFICE (MATTINS AND EVENSONG) Martin will be saying the Daily Office (Mattins and Evensong) in each of the churches once a week at 9.00 am and 3.00 pm as follows: Tuesday: Holcombe Burnell Wednesday: Tedburn St. Mary Thursday: Cheriton Bishop Friday: Whitestone He will be very pleased to see anyone who wishes to join him or speak to him at these times as well.

FROM THE REGISTER The baptism of Elijah William Kirkpatrick took place on Sunday 18th June 2017 at St Catherine’s Church.

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1. 18.6.17 St Catherine’s 11am Family service with baptism 16.7.17 St Catherine’s 11am Family Service 30.7.17 Tedburn Team service, A/Deacon preaching

2. St Catherine’s Bell work commencing £2570 deposit JULY Tips from paid Whitestone Garden Club - Fund-raising concert 14.9.17 planned - Quote for external painting of St Catherine’s to be A Taste of the East

sought Fresh herbs are a simple way to add flavour to your - Oil tank being moved and support strengthened food. Most of us are familiar with common herbs such - Lower cost chemical loo preferred option as Thyme and Rosemary. Now it's time to try some - Improved access from Church Lane under review Eastern flavour's.

3. Next PCC meeting 15.9.17 MOROCCAN MINT (Mentha spicata) Ideal for mint tea, garnish new potatoes. CORIANDER Curries , salsas , tagines. PERILLA (shiso) A favourite in Japanese cooking THE WHITESTONE CHRISTIAN PRAYER sushi. GROUP MEETING CHINESE CHIVES (garlic chives ) Great with fish, soups ,dumplings. Please note that the next monthly meeting will take LEMON GRASS Curry pastes , soups and tea. place on Monday 3rd July 2017 7.30pm to 9pm at The Glebe. You will find these herbs at most nurseries and garden centres. They are all attractive and will grow hap- We are a non denominational Christian Group. Please pily in warm sunny conditions such as kitchen window ring if you would like more information. sills. Kay Norrington 07717 826711 Or, for greater satisfaction, buy seeds and grow them or Sue Harding 01392 811021 yourself.

Happy Herb Cooking DO YOU ENJOY THE WHITESTONE PANTOMIME ? Question: Where in Whitestone can you see a 17ft flower and what is it called? Following the successful 50th anniversary pantomime Answer next month ! ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ this year, two of our essential teams took the decision to retire. This has left us looking for some fresh ideas and new people. If you are interested in joining us to paint scenery or create costumes please do get in touch with Laurence Blades – our Chairman and Producer – on 07885 Longdown Garden Produce Show 056357.

The tasks are not as scary as you may think! In both Saturday 5th August

cases, the previous teams will provide advice and Longdown Village Hall guidance, if required, so you will not be ‘left out in the cold’. However, at the same time we are keen to We would like to invite people from all the local develop new ideas and encourage new styles. villages to take part in this event. There are If you are interested, either as a group or an classes for flowers, fruit, vegetables, flower individual, to become part of a team then do contact arranging, cookery, photography, and children’s Laurence., crafts.

If you are worried that being involved like this means There are cups to be won and small prizes for that you miss out on watching the pantomime – fear the children’s classes. not! The scenery team need not be involved on the nights if they do not want to and the costume team Entries cost 20p each (children free) and should have always managed to see at least one be brought to the Hall between 10 am and performance. 11.15 am on the day.

What is certainly beyond doubt is that, if help does not Show opens at 2.30 pm Entrance 50p. come forward for these vital components of the Detailed show schedules are available from : pantomime, it will be very difficult to put on a Sheila Friend : 01392 811821 and production next year. So we look forward to hearing Sue Mansfield : 01392 811816 from you.

Don’t be shy – we are not asking you to go on stage!!!!

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ONE THOUSAND MILES FOR BARDSEY Having decided that steering the boat was probably not a Walking for The Boardwalk by Judith Read job for me, Midge and I took on the locks and did a lot of walking along the tow path. Possibly a bit of a cheat as it When one of the walking magazines (Country Walking) was all flat walking and very easy. However, the scenery set a challenge of walking 1,000 miles in a year it seemed was fantastic and over the week we clocked up about 44 a good idea. The benefits included getting more exercise, miles. losing some weight, seeing more of our beautiful countryside, a bit of birding and lots of exercise for Midge (the dog).

Then, one day, as I was walking and putting the world to rights in my mind, it struck me that this mad venture could also benefit others, such as Bardsey. Those who know me are aware of my love of birds, for the island of Bardsey and in particular for Bardsey Lodge and Bird Observatory. This charity’s main objective is to monitor and census the breeding and migratory birds which use We have walked in glorious sunshine and along the coast the island. It is one of only two accredited bird as well as in some pretty wet and unpleasant conditions observatories in Wales and is one of a network of 20 both locally and at Parke in Bovey Tracey. around the coast of the UK and Ireland. As with many small charities the Observatory runs on a shoe string and is always grateful for contributions towards its funding.

The funds raised will be put towards repairing the boardwalks in the withies. Withies are areas of coppiced willow which are often quite muddy and damp at the base. By installing boardwalks these are made accessible and safer to move through. On Bardsey the withies are of particular importance to migrating birds as the island offers little shelter and protection from the weather.

On the 31st May, as I write this, we have completed 363.8 miles (multiply by at least 3 for Midge’s mileage!). You set up your own parameters for how the miles are accumulated.

So, all my miles are proper walks, generally with Midge until I go on holiday without her, and nothing under a mile is counted. I use Map My Walk to record the mileage (although I always have the GPS with me when walking We have on Dartmoor as a seen wild back-up) and then keep miniature a running total. daffodils in Devon and fantastic bluebell A birthday walk in woods in February took us out on to Wiltshire. Dartmoor starting at Bennett’s Cross and going up Birch Tor and back Along the way we have had some good laughs (my cousin finishing at Warren House does not usually have blue hair, she had just done a fund Inn – the highest pub on raising run for Dementia Awareness), met some lovely Dartmoor for a very people – and found ice cream!! welcome mulled wine. The scenery was absolutely beautiful but it was cold. A typical winter’s day on Dartmoor with tiny patches of icy snow.

Into March and there are not as many miles on the clock as there should be. February is always a difficult month with other commitments. Towards the end of March we went on a canal holiday along the Llangollen Canal. 6

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Semi-retirement at the end of April meant that there was more time for walking, in theory at any rate. May has had its own problems with a considerable amount of time being taken up tramping around woodland and checking nest boxes – all good training!

Then, on the 28th May there was a bit of an accident. Something to do with talking too much and badly maintained roads! We were doing a walk from Moretonhampstead to Cranbrook Castle. Typically this happened at the furthest point from the car so it was a three mile walk back! However, the advice from the hospital is to keep it elevated when sitting and ….. keep walking! The only restriction on distance being the amount of pain you can cope with. It already looks considerably better and the swelling is going down steadily.

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WHITESTONE PARISH COUNCIL 8th June 2017 44. MATTERS FOR DISCUSSION 44.1 Co-option of Parish Councillors to fill Casual DRAFT Minutes of Parish Council meeting held at Vacancies Whitestone Parish Hall on Thursday, 8th June 2017 at Cllr Reed welcomed Ms T Baird, Mrs B Netherway, Mr A 7.30pm to be ratified on 13th July 2017. Rose who have all applied to be co-opted onto the Parish Council to fill the current vacancies and they duly signed Attendance: their Declarations of Office. Chairman – Councillor A Reed Councillors Mrs M Belt, Mrs L Fairley, D Munro, The Parish Clerk reported that New Councillor Training R Phillips events are available at the Devon Association of Local County Councillor A Connett, Council offices in Exeter and Cllr Rose indicated that he Mrs P Vaughan, Clerk to the Council would be willing to attend and the Clerk will make the Mrs S Greenfield ,Mrs B Netherway, Ms T Baird, necessary arrangements. Mr A Rose. Apologies: Councillors L Hickman, Mrs B Bramhall, School Houses District Councillor P Bromell 44.2 It was noted that the facia and barge boards were in need of cleaning to improve the appearance of the Councillor Reed opened the meeting in the absence of properties and Cllr Belt agreed to obtain a price. Councillor Hickman who is on holiday and invited public Electrical testing had been carried out at 1 School Houses participation. and repair to a kitchen socket at 2 School Houses. This was arranged through Carter Geering.. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Mrs Greenfield gave the following report on behalf of the Crossway Park Parish Plan Steering Committee:- “We continue to meet 44.3 The work agreed at the April meeting is in the weekly and are close to completion of the Plan. We are process of completion including the disabled access to the currently tying up a few loose ends including checking on Park. Cllr Reed suggested that signage might be placed a few procedural points” on the gates into the area stating “Please close the Gate” Mrs Greenfield also confirmed that following comments and it was resolved that Cllr Phillips would obtain these to made at the May Council meeting she had undertaken a be placed on the three gates. survey of damaged fingerposts within the Parish and had given the relevant information to the Parish Clerk. 44.4 An offer has been received to provide a roundabout, for which the Council would have to arrange 41. Minutes of the AGM and Parish Council Meeting held collection and installation. Following discussion regarding on Thursday 11th May 2017 having been circulated were the implications regarding installation and compliance with taken as read and signed by Cllr Reed Health and Safety Regulations it was regretted that this offer could not be accepted. 42.REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR Mr Alan Connett said that he was concerned about the 45. FINANCE issues of speeding vehicles in our villages which had Income been raised to him by residents during the course of the 45.1 1 School Houses rent for May/June £675.00 - £64.80 Devon County elections. He has requested the County includes £10.80 VAT = £610.20 Council that Vehicle Activated Speed awareness signs might be used in villages to help tackle the speed issue by Expenditure reminding drivers of the speed that they are travelling. An The following expenditure was proposed and seconded email has been sent to the Parish Clerk and he hoped that for payment. All in favour and the cheques were signed the issue might be placed on a future Council agenda. by Councillors Belt and Phillips. 45.2 Whitestone Parish Hall Management Committee 43. PLANNING (June)(Cheque No 340) £108.00 Planning Applications 45.3 Clerk’s expenses (Cheque No 341) £26.50 The following applications/plans were examined and 45.4 Mr G Dicker (Grasscutting from March to June) discussion took place with the following observations:- (Cheque No 342) £413.32 43.1 17/01201/FUL Reinstatement of field access on 45.5 The Clerk reported the following account had been lane to Springdale Farm, Longdown. No objections. paid direct through Carter Geering 43.2 17/01258/FUL Alterations to entrance and pro- ACS Electrical MEC Electrical test (includes £37 VAT) £222.00 vision of retaining wall at Top Steps Farm, Halsfordwood Lane. No objections. 46. CORRESPONDENCE 43.3 17/01329/FUL Provision of 50 metres x 20 me- 46.1 Thanks have been received from the Parochial tres manege at Valley View, Heath Cross. No objections Church Council for the donation of £175 made towards but a proviso that it is to be used for private use only. the cost of including Parish Council minutes in the Church 43.4 17/01292/FUL Replacement of conservatory Magazine. with new extension and replacement of garage and shed with garage/workshop building at East Kent Farmhouse. 46.2 An offer received from Sovereign Play No objections. Equipment offering a visit and free quote for our outdoor 43.5 17/01361/FUL Cattle winter housing and grain playground/recreation area and the Clerk was instructed store at Hazel Bank. Tedburn St Mary. No objections. to arrange a date with the firm.

Granting of Conditional Planning Permission 46.3 An invitation to attend the raising of the Armed 43.6 17/00772 Improvement of existing access and Forces Flag at Old Forde House on 19th June was harden up existing track across field at Folley Hill, Folley discussed but no Councillors were available. Lane

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46.4 Notice of temporary prohibition of through traffic and parking on the road from Church Lane to Nadderwater Cross will take place from Monday 12th to Friday 16th June.

47. REPORTS 47.1 Cllr Phillips reported large pothole on Oldridge Road near Cleave Farm

47.2 Cllr Rose made a complaint regarding Hales Farm as they did not appear to be complying with the regulations regarding events and was informed that this was being dealt with by the Environmental Health Department at Teignbridge District Council. Whitestone Fete 47.3 Cllr Baird gave a short report on the situation regarding Neighbourhood Watch Saturday 1st July at 2.00 pm

47.4 Cllr Belt reminded the meeting of the Annual Please make a note - free admission Fete which would be held on 1st July and requested prizes for the event. SKITTLES, BAR, BARBEQUE, TOMBOLA, CREAM TEAS, WINE or WATER STALL, 47.5 Cllr Belt informed the meeting that an RAFFLE, SLOW BICYCLE RACE, inspection by Rural Aid would be made at 10am on Wednesday 28th June regarding the application for a FACE PAINTING, CAKE STALL, grant towards the installation of the disabled access at CHILDREN’S RACES, etc. Crossway Park. and presenting the

CHILDREN PANTOMIME DANCERS The meeting closed at 8.45pm.

This year’s Children’s Competition is THE BEST VEGETABLE SCULPTURE

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This is the time of year when honey bees are likely to To sell your bits and bobs here, a table costs swarm. They do this when their hive gets too only £10. crowded and it is their way of increasing the number Please pay Mary Belt, Tracey Baird or Jock Kirkpatrick. of colonies. If a swarm collects in your garden or in your neighbourhood, it is nothing to be alarmed We would welcome any donations of raffle about. prizes and offers of help for the day. The bees are very docile at present and do not mean This year, the fete is in aid of the to do you any harm. We need to try and collect the bees as they are in decline. If you phone me, I will try ALZHEIMERS SOCIETY to collect them for free and put them in one of my and the WHITESTONE PARISH PALS hives. Tricia Millinson 01392 811407 and don’t forget the QUIZ

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praised “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel ‘Allsorts’ Garcia Marquez. It's a demanding read, dense with detail, and has sold 30 million copies worldwide. An evening of Comedy, Drama and Song. Described as “magical realism” it proved to be, for the few members who rose to the challenge and There will be something for everyone, finished it, a worthwhile achievement . Our next book, "The Book of Strange New Things” by Michel Seated at tables with a bar available selling Faber, is another hefty tome and as "science fiction" beer, wine and soft drinks what more could will be an unusual departure for us although it would appear to be a very human story set on another you ask for? planet rather than a high-tech adventure.

Carole Jones The answer to that is a light Summer Picnic and that's also provided in the ticket price of only £8. WHITESTONE ART GROUP

ALLSORTS runs from 27th to 29th of July in the Painting for Pleasure Dunsford Village Hall and tickets are available with either by calling the Box Office on 01647 Don Nicholson

252286 or buy online at: After the summer break, WHITESTONE ART GROUP www.dunsfordamateurdramaticsociety.uk and will resume on Thursday 7 September in the Parish Hall (1.30 - 4.30pm ). This is a relaxed and very select tickets. friendly group and new members are always warmly welcomed. Don is offering a free ‘Taster” session on that day for anyone who would like to come along and We look forward to seeing you there. have a go. Even if you have never painted before but would like to, come and see.

Individuals usually work independently on their own KNIT & NATTER@ NADDERWATER subjects at their own pace in whatever medium they choose (oils, acrylics, water colour, ink, pastels, Bring your knitting, crochet or any piece you are pencils, etc.) while benefitting from Don’s expertise working on...... or why not knit something for and (always gentle) guidance. charity? A few of us have asked for tuition in portraiture to begin the new term but this is optional . Wool / needles / patterns provided or just come for a natter! Refreshments are included! Drop in between 2 & 4 pm on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

See you on Tuesday 18th July at The Royal Oak, Nadderwater If you have any comments to make on the content, Can't knit ? Come and learn! layout or any other matters concerning this magazine, please contact the Editor: All parishioners welcome and outside friends as Mrs Jennifer Kellagher, East Rowhorne, well. Nadderwater, Exeter EX4 2LQ. Tel: 01392 273864.

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BOOKING THE PARISH HALL The last date for contributions to the next Parish Magazine (AUGUST) is Please contact the Booking Clerk, Pauline Fisher to arrange bookings for the Parish Hall. Sunday 16th July Pauline Fisher Tel: 01392 811979 EMAIL ADDRESS

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WHITESTONE BIRDING The house martin is a more compact bird than the swallow and darker looking. However, the easiest way to and things that go flap in the night distinguish the two is to look out for the white rump on

the house martin. It is easy to see in flight. Again, you It is a real pleasure to start this off with good news. The will see these birds hawking over the fields but you will garden is full of ‘baby’ birds. Not only this garden; many also see them flying high in the evenings and on fine people have commented this year at how many young days. The swift is the last hirundine (the scientific name birds there are around. Most birds look different at this for this group of birds) to arrive and the first to leave. time of year. The young blue, great and coal tits have a Locally, this area never seems to attract large numbers. yellow wash to them, the young robins are all spotty, the Sometimes you can see a couple up near the church. juvenile great spotted woodpeckers have red heads and These are very dark looking birds with thin curved wings. the young starlings are brown rather than iridescent They tend to fly high in the sky and do not land – they black. On the other hand, the poor adult birds are eat, sleep and do everything else on the wing. They looking very bedraggled after all the work they have put breed in dark places, for example in lofts and church roof in to breeding. spaces. Finally the sand martin also belongs to this The presence of young birds is often indicated by a fairly group. A very pretty light brown bird which is seen along high pitched, continuous squeaking or dee-dee-dee. the flood relief channel amongst other places but not This can be at the feeders or at the nest site when the generally in the village. adults bring food in. Each bird is clamouring to get the I was sat watching the garden the other day and got very best morsel! excited about a new garden species. A very smart adult It has not all been plain sailing. We are all aware that herring gull. However, a couple of minutes later it was there have been periods of heavy rain and it has been seen flying off with what I assume was a juvenile house positively cold. Fortunately, many of the tits appear to sparrow in its bill. It was certainly a small bird. The have nested early this year and the young were herring gull will not be quite so welcome next time! developed enough to cope with these cold patches. On the second topic you may be quite surprised to know They also managed to synchronise with the caterpillars what is flying around your garden at night! The moth trap which are an essential food source for the young. has been out quite a bit recently in different areas of the Slightly worryingly though I did notice the adult birds garden. At present it operates from approximately 21.30 taking bits of peanuts and sunflower hearts back to the through to 05.00. The ideal conditions are overcast with box to feed the young. no wind. Light rain does not matter too much but wind is

bad news. The box contains egg boxes which the moths

like to hide in. Quite apart from identifying the moths has

been the challenge of not providing a particularly tatty

looking robin with a fast-food takeaway this year!

The moth trap in action Elephant Hawkmoth Poor conditions do not come without a price. The (14.6.17) banding on the tail of this juvenile blue tit is the result of a lack of food. Whilst it does not harm the bird where the lines show up there is a weakness in the feather with a risk that the tail can break off all the way across that line. Again, the bird will cope perfectly well but it does account for some odd looking birds.

All the migrants are back now, with probably the best known being the swallow and house martins, both of which are present in the village. We have set out the differences before but here is a quick reminder as to Poplar Hawkmoth (15.6.17) which you may be looking at. More moth pictures next time but, in the meantime, enjoy Firstly, the swallow. This is a lovely bird with a rich blue the birds and the birding and remember to keep the bird upper colour, white belly and rusty head. The males bath topped up with fresh water. There is no harm in have long forked tails. They nest on rafters in barns and continuing to feeding the birds but please keep those in porches but never on the eaves of houses. The nests feeders clean. are made of mud and straw but they are an open cup Judith Read nest. The adults can often be seen hawking – that is flying low over fields to collect insects for themselves and their young. They will often have two breeds of young and, in a good year, three. The house martin is the bird that builds mud nests on the eaves of houses. The nest is almost fully enclosed with a small hole that the adults zoom into and later in the season you can see the little heads of the young poking out. 14

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Eco- driving. What’s the most mpg you’ve ever had from your car? What do you think is the most anyone’s ever had? Well it wasn’t in a conventional car but the car did at least have three wheels and a passenger and it travelled the equivalent of 12,669 miles on a single gallon of petrol in the annual Shell Eco-Marathon. Apparently one of the techniques used to achieve this was to accelerate hard and then coast but you’d be judged a bit anti-social if you tried that in traffic! Towards the other end of the scale must be the driver of CHILDREN’S MARKET the E bus that I was on the other day who for some th inexplicable (to me anyway) reason would accelerate 5 AUGUST 10 AM to 1 PM towards red traffic lights even though they were only 50 WHITESTONE PARISH HALL metres away. Apart from using fuel completely unnecessarily, all that accelerating and braking wasn’t FREE ADMISSION much fun for his passengers. If you’re interested in being economical in your driving, the advice is to look far COME ALONG AND SELL PRE-LOVED OR ahead and adjust your speed to suit. If you can keep moving without holding up anyone behind, so much the NEW ITEMS better. I remember my father once observing that WE HAVE CHILDREN’S ENTERTAINMENT, putting your foot on the brake was like squirting petrol onto the road! FACE PAINTING, BOUNCY CASTLES AND A

Hybrid cruise ships. Given that cruise ships often burn RAFFLE TO WIN VOUCHERS FOR THE very “dirty” fuel high in sulphur, it was interesting to see you can now go for a cruise on a hybrid ship which can EARLY LEARNING CENTRE travel silently using electric motors only -useful for CONTACT US BY EMAIL getting up close to wildlife in the Arctic. Not all the time of course but they do claim a 20% reduction in [email protected] emissions. 10% OF PROFIT IN AID OF TOMMY’S Vegan diets. According to the Market Research firm Mintel, 11% of Britons say they are trying to follow a vegan diet. The Vegan Society says a decade ago there were 150,000 vegans in the UK but now there are over half a million. Those doing this for health benefits can PARISH PALS -- bringing the community together also expect the appreciation of the UN who say that the single most important step an individual can take to Come along to the Royal Oak, Nadderwater and enjoy reduce global warming is to adopt a meat and dairy free a free get-together to socialise with new friends from diet. another part of the Parish. Enjoy discussing ways of helping each other and being more ‘neighbourly’. A quote from Joseph Brotherton, Salford’s first MP: “Riches lie in the fewness of one’s wants” If you have mobility problems which prohibit attendance at these lunch time get-togethers, please THE HEALTH CORNER contact Tracey on 01392 272352 or Martin on 01392 811977 where, if possible, a home visit could be Gluten-free food. For those with coeliac disease, a arranged. A list has already been prepared of those gluten free diet is essential. Sufferers form about 1% of who are able to offer help with transport ,equipment the population but the diet is proving increasingly etc. popular amongst those without the condition. When The next get-together is on the first Tuesday of the researchers in Spain compared gluten free with month which, for this month, is Tuesday 4th July conventional products however, they found surprisingly 12.30pm at the Royal Oak, Nadderwater. higher levels in fat in the gluten-free versions. For Don’t miss it. example on average, gluten-free loaves had over twice the fat and less than half the protein of the standard versions. Gluten-free biscuits, breakfast cereals and pasta were similar and the researchers said gluten-free foods could be contributing to an increased risk of obesity - particularly amongst children who are more AKA the junk man likely to eat these products.

It’s good to walk. Cancer Research has warned that Property clearance & scrap collection inactivity increases the risk of cancer. They say that Outdoor sites, workshops/garages. being overweight or obese is the biggest cause of preventable cancer in the UK after smoking. A YouGov From single items to large loads. poll of 2198 adults carried out for them recently found that, on an average weekday, 52% of Britons walk a Russell Mills mile (about 2,000 steps) a day or less. The National [email protected] Obesity Forum says anyone walking between 7,000 and 07578 869 650 10,000 steps a day qualifies as “moderately active”.

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LITTER PICK The Council could also explore the feasibility of OPEN LETTER TO THE PARISH COUNCIL introducing temporary speed limits and seek the view of other Parish Councils at Teignbridge Association of Local Councils (TALC) meetings where alternative ideas Hillcrest and solutions might be forthcoming. I hope therefore Whitestone that Litter Picking will re-appear as a future Agenda item. EX4 2HR Finally, you asked if I or another litter picker would be Councillor Les Hickman willing to carry out the risk assessment for litter picking Chairman within the 30mph zone. This function could be Whitestone Parish Council undertaken by the PC but I have circulated your letter for 15th June 2017 response and comment. Unsurprisingly no one has volunteered as it is well known that these areas are Dear Councillor Hickman, regularly picked on an on-going basis by public spirited Thank you for your letter of 17th May regarding the villagers going about their daily routines. P.C’s decision not to support litter picking other than in designated 30 mph zones. You cite as part of the If at any point Council support for litter picking is rationale for this decision the position of Teignbridge DC extended to cover our normal activities then I or others and Health & Safety guidance but It is not clear from will I’m sure step forward. Meanwhile organised litter either your letter or the Minutes of the April & May picking will cease although I am confident that meetings whether Councillors were aware of and individuals will continue to do their bit. properly took account of the PC’s own insurers guidance on this issue. Yours sincerely

You wrote to Came & Co on 3rd April clearly detailing Philip Nierop the current position including the withdrawal of TDC’s cc WPC Councillors/others insurance cover and concerns about ’high speed roads’ i.e roads outside 30mph zones. They replied: Volunteers, Councillors and employees undertaking activities on behalf of the Parish Council, such as litter picking, are covered automatically by the Hiscox Policy arranged on the Council’s behalf under the Employers’ and Public Liability sections where a £10 million limit of indemnity applies under both sections...... CHARITY CEILIDH If any of the activities involve working on road the question of an adequate risk assessment is even more FRIDAY 7 JULY: 7.30pm to midnight important and the Parish Council should ensure that the completed assessment incorporates the appropriate Centyfield Equestrian is hosting a charity barn safeguards in respect of this aspect. Please see dance/ceilidh in aid of Devon Air Ambulance. enclosed risk assessment template and Health and Featuring the popular Ceilidh band “Spinach for Safety advice which will hopefully prove to be of Norman” who will play and call dances throughout assistance. the evening.

The risk assessment template was an example completed by the Clerk of Swallowfield Parish Council. Under control measures against traffic hazards is noted Litter picking on lanes – warning signs to be put up at each end of lane. This reflects the advice in the Health & Safety advice document about litter picking on village lanes with no pavements a description that applies to virtually all the roads in Whitestone. On the face of it, assuming the PC were prepared to provide Warning signs and the necessary Risk Assessment was completed, there is no obvious reason why litter picking couldn’t continue as normal, covered by the PC’s existing insurance policy. The fact that TDC is no longer able to offer insurance Entertainment, buffet and soft drinks included. cover does not justify the PC denying litter pickers the Paying bar available for alcoholic refreshments. cover available under its own policy. Raffle (any prize donations appreciated).

Although not minuted or mentioned in your letter I Tickets: £20 adult, £5 children (< 5’s free) understand that in the May meeting Councillors were concerned about the financial risk to themselves or the For information & tickets, contact Sue Baines, Council in the event of an accident or claim. This Glebe Farm, Whitestone. concern is clearly misplaced as WPC’s insurance Tel 07800 734082 covers such eventualities. Email [email protected]

In your e-mail of 25th May you stated that ..the issues EVERYONE WELCOME! have been fully discussed and a decision reached, thus this issue is now closed. This pre supposes that councillors had full access and gave proper consideration to Came & Co’s correspondence. If this is not the case the Council’s decision would not be ‘sound’ and would require that the matter is reconsidered. 16

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JAZZ CONCERT IN AID OF CHURCH BELLS - 16th June 2017

Nearly nine years after performing at the opening of the In all, an unbelievable £860 was raised towards the community garden, Craig Milverton and his daughter. restoration of the church bells. Thank you to all the Eleisha May, staged a captivating two hour performance people who helped with that amazed and delighted the audience of nearly 100 in the seats, raffle and liquid the Parish Hall. refreshments and to Margaret Nierop for Craig’s mastery of preparing the superior, the keyboard and high-class nibbles. innate natural feel Thanks also to Eileen for improvisation Milverton for the initial were idea of a concert and for complimented by helping produce such a Eleisha’s dusky, talented family. intimate and skilful rendition of many of the jazz favourites. A special treat was hearing Craig’s foot-tapping Boogie-Woogie and the enchanting songs that had been composed by Craig and Eleisha.

MAKE YOUR OWN GARDEN BUG BOX THE DRIVING TEST

Using wood from a scrap pallet and a few canes, you The Driving test is stressful enough without the following can easily make a de-luxe bug box Bug boxes provide happening. snug, safe places for insects to hibernate. They are LEARNER DRIVER TEST STALLED OVER especially good for lacewings and ladybirds. These two INSTRUCTOR'S CAR species are very important in the garden as lacewing larvae and adult ladybirds and larvae consume insect A learner driver was on course to pass her test - until the pests. They avidly devour aphids! Solitary bees may also instructor's uninsured car was stopped by police. The hibernate in a bug box. learner and examiner were pulled over during a driving test in Tile Cross, east Birmingham, on Saturday. West Midlands Police checked the car and found it also had no MoT. They later seized the car.

The force's road policing unit said the student would have passed the test had it not been interrupted, as no mistakes had been recorded. The driving examiner and student were taken back to the test centre, where the driving instructor was questioned by police.

The 46-year-old admitted knowing the car was not insured but denied knowing the car had no MoT, said police. Police seized the car and took the driving instructor's badge.

She was reported to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency and will need to provide valid insurance and MoT documents to police at a later date. BBC News - 7th May 2017

JUST FOR FUN

Little Johnny and his family were having Sunday lunch at David Oakey Grandma's house. Everyone was seated round the table as the food was being served. When Johnny was given his plate he began eating straight away. JUST FOR FUN “Johnny! Please wait until we have said our prayers”, The Vicar's five year old daughter noticed that her father said his Mum. always paused and bowed his head for a moment before starting his sermon. One day, she asked him why. “I don 't need to”, the boy replied

“Well”, he said, proud that his daughter was so “Of course you do”, said his Mum, “We always say a observant of his messages, “I'm asking the Lord to help prayer before eating at home”. me preach a good sermon.” “That's at our house”, Johnny said, “but this is “Why does he never listen?”, she asked. Grandma's house and she knows how to cook.”

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5th July………Val Sutherland…….…Choice Words 19th July...Tony Burges...Exeter Blitz & WW2 Seaton Hands Up. Who’s enjoying the lovely weather at the moment? Whitestone Baby & Toddlers have been Hello again, out playing in the brilliant park up here at Whilst our Chairlady Angela is enjoying her hols., I am Whitestone. We took part in the BIG Toddle for again filling in with our monthly newsletter keeping you Barnardos, on TUESDAY 27th JUNE 2017; all up to date with all the latest news from the ‘Good dressed in our bright colours. Money raised is yet to Companions’

be counted but we will let you know soon!! Last month, Angela’s talk and Power point presentation We will be having our end of term celebration party were enjoyed by all. We look forward to her new talk on the 18th July to say good luck to all our schoolies next year. starting in September at Big School. Details will be Our next speaker, Diana Lawer, gave us a great at our session and on our Facebook page, so join us afternoon’s entertainment with her talk and pictures of for some fun and games!! the ‘Great Cornish Pasty’. Also a display table with many We liked to wish you all a Happy Summer and we items and books collected over many years. The Cornish will be back at Toddlers on September 12th 2017. pasty dates back to the year 1300 and has many nick Keep an eye out for our summer meet-ups they will names, one of the most famous being Oggie. The be published on Facebook and via email. Cornish pasty has European protected status and, to be We look forward to welcoming you to our cheerful a called a Cornish pasty, it has to be baked in Cornwall. and fun group, just pop along for a coffee and a chat Sorry there were no free samples to try!!!!

while your little ones play in a safe and friendly We look forward to our meetings this month welcoming environment. two speakers whom we have had before. Val Sutherland will be using ‘Choice Words’ in a tribute to Joyce Grenfell A Big Thank You to everyone who supports the Group. It is really appreciated. and other Heroes, and Tony Burgess, one of our favourite speakers, this time giving us an insight into the

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PLEASE NOTE THAT THE PARISH HALL WILL WHITESTONE SOCIAL CLUB BE CLOSED FROM 24th JULY to 4th AUGUST (Coordinator Pauline Fisher, tel. 01392 811979) FOR PAINTING Mon 26th June Music Evening Mon 24th July Day visit to Yellingham Farm TABLE TENNIS (further details to follow ) Table Tennis will resume in the autumn on Sept 4th. Thur 17th Aug Day visit to Coldharbour Mill, For fitness and fun, please join us at Table Tennis Uffculme (Contact Pauline Fisher which is on Monday evenings in the Parish Hall 7.30 to for details) 9.30 pm. Mon 25th Sept. Hamish Marshall, Spotlight reporter Everyone will be welcome with all levels of ability. Up to 4 tables available & bats can be provided. Remember you are also very welcome to join us on an Under 16? - please bring a responsible adult ! occasional basis for £2 a time (but not for meals!). Adults £1.50 / under 16s 50p. For more info contact : All ‘Bring & Share’ food & drink evenings are a great way Philip on 01647 61419 or Andy on 01647 270109. to meet other people in the village. In particular, newcomers to Whitestone can get to know people, make WHITESTONE WALKERS new friends and find out what is going on. Next Walk - Sunday 2nd July 2017 Most meetings are in Parish hall and start at 7:30 pm but The walk will start at 10.15 a.m. from the car park at please note exception. Meldon Reservoir. As usual, we’ll meet at Whitestone Parish Hall at 09.30 a.m. to share transport where GARDENING CLUB possible. (Secretary: Lesley Hickman Tel 811909) Our sizzling Summer series of sensational and sociable We will circumnavigate the reservoir and, in addition, events sees a nice and busy July - starting on Saturday walk along Red-a-Van Brooke, visit Sourton Tors, The 1st with our stall at Whitestone Fete. On Monday 10th Ice Quarry and a section of The Kings Way. we have booked an evening visit to Sutton Mead, More- Total distance will be a little over 6 miles with an ascent tonhampstead - please be at the parish hall at 5.30pm to o about 2000 feet! Very muddy in places. Appropriate arrange car sharing, non members are most welcome to footwear is essential. come along for a small charge. We also have an evening visit planned for the end of July, to a beautiful garden Directions near Bovey Tracey - details will be in next month's mag- To reach the Reservoir Car Park, take A30 to Sourton azine ... watch this space! Cross and exit towards Service Area. Just passed the Service Area turn right onto A30 towards Exeter. WHITESTONE HANDBELL RINGERS Exit A30 at first exit (approximately 200 yards) and the (for information, contact Jennifer Kellagher 01392 273864) Meldon Village and Reservoir car park is signed from If anyone would like to join us, we welcome both that point. experienced and learners alike. We practice most Tuesday afternoons between 2 and 3 pm . SHORT MAT BOWLS Please come and join in the fun if you feel you would like to have a go. Cost £1.50 per session with free CHURCH BELL RINGING refreshments. Bowls available for you to use. We practise most Thursday evenings at St Catherine’s As 15 minutes is permitted for setting up, please Church Tower from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. arrive early so that we can make a PROMPT start. If you would like to learn, find out more, or are a visiting Tuesday evening (up to 18th July) 7.30 pm to 9.30pm ringer, we would be very pleased to see you. To confirm Wednesday mornings (up to 19th July) 10.00 am to noon that we are practising on a particular Thursday, please Friday evenings (up to 14th July) 7.30 pm to 9.30pm telephone James Bryant on 01392 811391. Details always available from Gill and David 811585 or Sue and Jock 811205 PARISH COUNCIL MEETING The next meeting will take place in the Billiard Room of VILLAGE VOICES the Parish Hall on: Thursday 13th July at 7.30 pm. (Liz Watkins tel.01392 811285 Members of the Public and Press are invited to attend. No rehearsals in July. Back in August 10th, 24th 31st. CUBAN AIRWAVES BENEFICE CHOIR Call Dave Lee on 01392 811579 or email on Anyone who would like to join the choir and sing please [email protected] contact Jackie Lightband (811527). New recruits always After 4 years playing Cuban Music, we are expanding welcome. our repertoire of 32 Cuban songs to include more "World Music". We welcome any amateur acoustic musicians PILATES and singers to come and play music together for fun Pilates group classes are held most Monday evening once a month in the Parish Hall. Please ring or email me from 6.15 to 7.15pm in the Whitestone Parish Hall. if you are interested in joining us. Our next session is on Our teacher is Caroline Dodd who is highly qualified and Friday 21st July at 7.30pm. There is a small charge of has many years experience in teaching Pilates. £2.00 towards hire of the hall. Classes cost only £5.00 Call Judy Sandford on 811584 or Martin Fairley on 811977. BOOK CLUB (Co-ordinator Carole Jones on 01392 811123) Our next book, "The Book of Strange New Things” by Michel Faber, is another hefty tome and, as "science fiction", will be an unusual departure for us although it would appear to be a very human story set on another planet rather than a high-tech adventure.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY Please note that the Parish Hall is closed from 24th July to 4th August for painting Sat 01 July 2017 Whitestone Fete - Parish Hall & Grounds - 2.00 to 5.00pm Sat 01 July 2017 Fun Quiz - Whitestone Parish Hall - 7.30 to 9.30 pm Sun 02 July 2017 Whitestone Walkers - Meet at the Parish Hall - 09.30am Mon 03 July 2017 Whitestone Christian Prayer Group - 7.30 to 9.00pm Parish Pals - Bringing the Community Together - Royal Oak, Nadderwater Tues 04 July 2017 between 12.30 and 2.30pm Good Companions - Val Sutherland - “Choice Words” Wed 05 July 2017 Pathfinder Village Hall - 2.30 pm Fri 07 July 2017 Charity Ceilidh - Centyfield Equestrian - 7.30pm to midnight Sun 09 July 2017 Moto-Cross at Hales Farm, Whitestone Mon 10 July 2017 Book Club - Parish Hall - 2.00 pm to 4.30 pm Mon 10 July 2017 Gardening Club - Visit to Sutton Mead - Start from Parish Hall - 5.30 pm Thu 13 July 2017 Parish Council Meeting - Billiard Room of Whitestone Parish Hall - 7.30 pm Sun 16 July 2017 LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF ARTICLES FOR AUG 2017 MAGAZINE Mon 17 July 2017 Neighbourhood Watch meeting - Royal Oak - 8.00 pm Tues 18 July 2017 Knit & Natter - Royal Oak, Nadderwater - 2.00 - 4.00pm Tues 18 July 2017 Folk at the Oak - Royal Oak, Nadderwater - 8.00pm Good Companions - Tony Burgess - “Exeter Blitz and WW2 Seaton ” Wed 19 July 2017 Pathfinder Village Hall - 2.30 pm Fri 21 July 2017 Cuban Airwaves - Whitestone Parish Hall - 7.30 pm Mon 24 July 2017 Social Club - Day Visit to Yellingham Farm - details to follow Mon 26 July 2017 Social Club - Music Evening - 7.30pm T/F/S 27th-29th July 2017 Dunsford Amateur Dramatic Society - ‘Allsorts’ - Dunsford Village Hall - 7.30pm Sat 05 Aug 2017 Longdown Garden Produce Show - Longdown Village Hall - 2.30 pm Thu 07 Sept 2017 Whitestone Art Group - Whitestone Parish Hall - 1.30 to 4.30 pm

WEEKLY EVENTS IN JULY 2017

Day Dates Event Mon 3rd, 10th & 17th Pilates - Whitestone Parish Hall - 6.15 to 7.15 pm Tues 4th, 11th & 18th Whitestone Baby & Toddler Group - 10.00 am to 12.00 noon Tues 4th, 11th & 18th Short Mat Bowls - Whitestone Parish Hall - 7.30 to 9.30 pm Wed 5th, 12th & 19th Short Mat Bowls - Whitestone Parish Hall - 10am to 12 noon Fri 7th &14th Short Mat Bowls - Whitestone Parish Hall - 7.30 to 9.30 pm