November 2015 USEFUL LUPPITT PHONE NUMBERS
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Luppitt Packet HELP!!! A new Treasurer is urgently needed to look after the Packet see page1 November 2015 USEFUL LUPPITT PHONE NUMBERS Parish Council: Chairman, John Thorne 01404 891412 m. 07748 780096 Clerk: Rosalind Buxton 01404 861481 Village Hall: Chairman: Brian Pulman 891324 Secretary: Mary Joyce 891328 Commoners: Secretary : Gavin Brake 892767 Luppitt Wives: Mrs Jean Hooper: 892969 PCC secretary: Wendy Watson 891959 Vicar: Rev Rik Peckham - 01404 891243 Church Administrator: Mrs Karen Davies 890121 (9:30 to 10:30 am) Churchwardens: Brian Pulman 891324 John Arbuthnott 891032 Mothers Union: Olive Clapp MBE 891386 Captain of Bellringers: Pearl Pulman 891324 Cricket Club: S Berry 891268 Luncheon Club: Jean Hooper 892969 Hartridge Buddhist Monastery: 891251 Highway Faults - online: http://www.devon.gov.uk/index/transportroads/roads/ road_maintenance.htm Alternatively, telephone 0845 155 1004 and give the fault information or email <[email protected]> Police - non urgent - 101. Police - urgent : 999 OTHER USEFUL NUMBERS To get in touch with your MP - Dog Warden : 01395 517457 Write: Crimestoppers:: 0800 555111 Neil Parish MP Blackdown Practice: House of Commons Dunkeswell 01823 681720 London Blackdown Support Group: SW1A 0AA (Hemyock) 01823 681036 Telephone: Honiton Medical Centre : 548544 0207 219 7172 Honiton Hospital: 540540 email: Dev.Air Ambulance: 01392 466666 [email protected] TRIP: 46529: community transport C.A.B.: 44213 Local Constituency Agent : Honiton Library: 41212 Lucille Baker E. Devon District Council: 01395 233503 [email protected] 01395 516551 The time has come to ask for help on the Packet. Our lovely Treasurer can no longer continue, so I am asking for help. We need a treasurer/fund raiser to help keep the Packet going to press each month to bring news, views and snippets to interest you. If you are interested, Katie will be pleased to talk to you about what is involved. So get in touch with me if you think this volunteer post is of interest. My email and number are on the inside back page. Speaking of fund raising, we are having a pre Christmas Coffee Morning on Thursday November 26th at Mountstevens (see page 12). Robin and Michele Turner are very kindly hosting the event, so come and start the Christmas season with us! Have a good month Lindsey Dalgety Light Up A Life and remember someone special Your local remembrance service will be at Honiton - St Paul's Church - 7pm, Wednesday 2nd December Ottery St Mary Parish Church - 7pm, Wednesday 9th December To put your dedication into our Book of Memories that will be at your local service please pick up a leaflet at our nearest shop, visit our website www.hospiscare.co.uk or contact us on 01392 688020 or [email protected] 1 LUPPITT PARISH COUNCIL Clerk’s report of a Meeting of Luppitt Parish Council held in the Village Hall on Tuesday, 6 October at 8 pm Present: Cllrs Gavin Brake, David Barlow, Derek Hooper, Tom Nancarrow, Paul Prettejohn, Brian Pulman, Andrew Tucker, David Key (EDDC) and Rosalind Buxton (clerk) Receive apologies for absence Apologies were received from Cllrs John Thorne, Paul Diviani (DCC and EDDC), PC Vickery 4783 and PCSO Anning 30012. In the absence of Cllr Thorne, Cllr Brake took the chair. Minutes of previous meeting The Minutes of the meeting held on Tuesday, 1 September 2015 were unanimously agreed and signed as a correct record of that meeting (proposed by Cllr Barlow and seconded by Cllr Tucker). Declaration of Interest There were no declarations of interest. PLANNING Applications (for comment, support or objection) None received. Neighbourhood Plan Roger Hicks had sent an update on the Neighbourhood Plan. He has made a start on writing the first draft and is making good progress. He has not yet had a meeting with Cllr Brake but this will hopefully take place shortly and he will continue to keep the Steering Group and the Parish Council updated on progress. HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC Parish Highways programme The lengthsman had made an unexpected visit to the parish and carried out some work which was very welcome. However, if prior notice had been given, the lengthsman could have been given a list of work in order of priority. Clerk to pass on these comments to the Neighbourhood Highways Officer. Update on Items to Report as follows: 2 3 4 Update on road between Higher Wick Farm and Wick The holes have been patched and the road has been cleaned by EDDC. Parish Maintenance Cllr Tucker will work through the extra work as time permits. The local projects listed above will be removed from this schedule and added to the list of extra work to be carried out by Cllr Tucker. 5 FOOTPATHS AND BRIDLEWAYS Cllr Nancarrow has been working his way through all the footpaths. He noted that Hensmoor (footpath 14) is very wet. As it is in an SSSI area, no sleepers or creosote can be used. ENVIRONMENT/COMMUNITY FACILITIES Community policing report No crimes have been reported. Luppitt Children’s Christmas party It was agreed to donate £150.00 towards the party (proposed by Cllr Barlow, seconded by Cllr Tucker). Community Transport (TRIP) It was agreed to donate £55.00 for the year 2015/16 (proposed by Cllr Hooper, seconded by Cllr Tucker). Clerk’s Report Blackdown Hills Parish Network Steering Group meeting in October The clerk read out the action points arising from the meeting that the BHPN Steering Group had had with constituency MPs on Wednesday, 2 September. A follow-up meeting with Parish Council chairmen or their representatives is being held on Wednesday, 7 October. Quality Council Scheme The clerk advised that the free foundation year for Quality Councils ends at the end of 2015. The clerk will study the new scheme and report back to the Parish Council. Devon Wheels 2 Work The clerk read out an email received from this organisation that helps people who live or work in Devon to travel to employment, training and education. She will arrange for the information to appear in the Luppitt Packet. ( page 51 - ed ) Licensing Act 2003 and Gambling Act 2005 A letter had been received from EDDC and this was passed to Cllr Pulman. Devon National Vintage Tractor Road Run The road run is taking place on Easter Sunday, 27 March 2016, with all proceeds going to Devon Air Ambulance, St Luke’s Hospice and 6 Devon Freewheelers. The Vice Chairman of the East Devon Tractor & Vintage Machinery club is already in contact with the Trustees of the Luppitt Commons. CHAIRMAN’S DISCRETION There were no items. QUESTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC (The meeting to be closed before questions from the public.) There were no questions. The meeting closed at 9.05 pm. Dates for next meetings – all to be held in Luppitt Village Hall at 8 pm: Tuesday, 3 November 2015 Tuesday, 1 December 2015 Are you an experienced beekeeper who lacks space for your hives? We have space and flowers in Luppitt but no hives or experience with bees . If you would like to help us, in return for keeping hives in our fields, call or email Louisiana on 07761 858860 or [email protected] 7 Luppitt Entertainments Committee Dates for your diary 13 th November Quiz Night 12 th December Folk/ Acoustic Evening Follow us on Facebook at Luppitt Events LUPPITT WIVES GROUP . Our next meeting will be held on FRIDAY 20TH November 2015 at 8pm.Mrs Joan Beckett, Cuckoo Cottage, when she will do some cooking for us. LUPPITT OVER 60'S LUNCHEON CLUB. Thursday12th November2015 Commences 12:30 for 1pm. Glass of Sherry Beef Casserole with Dumpling Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables Bread & Butter Pudding with Custard Tea & Coffee Raffle £5.00 Jean Hooper Tel - 01404 892 969 8 The Churchfitters As part of this year’s entertainments programme we have been lucky enough to secure THE CHURCHFITTERS for a show at the village hall on December 12 th . Formed in 1978 they will be playing in Luppitt as part of their current UK tour and one of 12 shows they will be doing in December. Chris, Rosie and Boris are all multi instrumentalists who play a wide mix of folk based roots music laced with a generous helping of humour to great effect. They all have broad musical backgrounds and bring their individual influences from Jazz, bluegrass, blues and folk to bear with consummate skill. They will be playing material drawn from their nine albums interspersed with some Christmas favourites as part of their ‘Christmas Cracker’ show. Tickets are now on sale and we suggest early booking to avoid disappointment! Tickets have already been sold as far away as Birmingham and will shortly be advertised to their UK fan base, so call now to secure your tickets! A great band, food, bar and a festive atmosphere – suitable for everyone, and guaranteed to kick start Christmas and provide a really enjoyable evening of entertainment. 12 th December 2015 Tickets: £12 Robin 01404 892 785 or Steve 01404 891 268 Doors Open 7.00pm for 8.00pm start Luppitt Village Hall, Luppitt, Honiton EX14 4RT 9 M B Green Gardening, Landscaping& Property Maintenance Please call me for a chat to discuss your requirements, on: 01404 890101 07528562876 or 07807309702 • Window Cleaner • High reach hot water system • Frames and doors all in • Gutters/Facias Cleaned Excellent references if required For that personal service contact : Mr S. Harris Telephone: 01404 814963 or Mobile: 07737 419077 10 www.highlandsfarmshop.co.uk CHRISTMAS ORDERS NOW BEING TAKEN Free range Geese & Turkeys, Orchard reared Pork, High quality naturally fed Beef, Grass fed Lamb BLACKDOWN HILLS CHRISTMAS RAFFLE 1st PRIZE – TURKEY & TRIMMINGS 2nd PRIZE – JOINT OF TOPSIDE BEEF & TRIMMINGS 3rd PRIZE - ORCHARD REARED PORK JOINT & TRIMMINGS £1 per ticket available at Highlands Farm Shop all proceeds going to BLACKDOWN HILLS SUPPORT GROUP FRESH HOMEMADE CAKES, CHRISTMAS GOODIES, local free eggs, order and box locally sourced(where poss.) FRUIT & VEG at competitive prices.