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February 2017 Church and Community Magazine of The Moorland Team The Ministry Team

Team Rector The Rectory, Cooperwood Close 01364 652968 Revd David Sherwood Ashburton TQ13 7JQ [email protected] Team Vicar The Vicarage 01364 621334 Revd Geoffrey Fenton Widecombe-in-the-Moor, TQ13 7TF [email protected] Team Vicar Vacancy Readers to the Team Marion Kaye 01364 643330 [email protected]

Methodist Ministers Revd Kevin Hooke 01626 832369

Table of Contents The Ministry Team 2 The Parish Letter 3 Churchwardens 4 Moorland Team Officers 4 Holy Communion Mid Week & Home 5 Church Services for February 2017 6 Church Events 7 General Team News 8 Dates for the Diary 8 Community Events and Notices 9 Rainfall in December 2016 13 St Mary the Virgin, 15 St Raphael, Huccaby 21 St John the Baptist, Leusdon 23 St Gabriel, 25 St Pancras, Widecombe-in-the-Moor 33 Dunstone & Chapels 38

2 The Parish Letter From Geoffrey: Bishop Nick, our Suffragan Bishop is coming to visit us this month! We have three bishops in our Diocese. Bishop Robert, the Bishop of Exeter – the boss, and two Suffragan bishops – Bishop Nick (the Bishop of Plymouth) and Bishop Sarah (the Bishop of Crediton). The word Suffragan is derived from the Latin word Suffragium – which means “support” as in suffrage – the right to vote to support someone, or in this case, a supporting bishop. Bishop Robert shortly after his appointment set out his plan for the bishops to engage more with all the parishes across the Diocese, so the three bishops have divided up the Diocese between them, and every Deanery is having a three day visit from a bishop. For us, it’s our Bishop of Plymouth – Bishop Nick and he is coming this month from 10th to 12th February. He’s taking part in a wide range of activities across our Deanery, which covers , , Chudleigh, Ashburton and a lot of ! His visit has two main themes – engaging with our local communities, and supporting the church members. The high-point of his visit is on the Sunday morning (12th) when he will be leading a combined communion service for the whole deanery in the largest church in the patch – Chudleigh. Everyone is invited, and to highlight the importance of this service, there will be no services in our benefice that day – the place to be is Chudleigh. Please ask your churchwardens if you would like a lift. The music will be great, and singers and instrumentalists are being invited to contribute. It will be a wonderful celebration, in particular when so many people are gathered together the atmosphere is very different. There will be an opportunity after the service to put any questions to the bishop. A smaller gathering at the Edgemoor Hotel on Saturday 11th at 9.30 is for Clergy, PCC members, Churchwardens, assistant Churchwardens and any other leaders, where the bishop will be giving a presentation on “Sharing the Vision”. I’d expect that from this there will come out much to be discussed at our Team Council and PCC meetings over the next months. contd: Page 5 3 Churchwardens St Mary the Virgin, Holne Any queries either to Gillian Parker (see below) or Marion Kaye (see Page 2 for details) St Raphael, Huccaby Gillian Parker Thimble Hall, , PL20 6SD 01364 631507 [email protected] St John the Baptist, Leusdon Geoff Bamsey 26 Old Manor Close, Holne Cross, TQ13 7JF 01364 652820 [email protected] Shan Palmes 3 Dunstone Cottages, Widecombe, TQ13 7TH 01364 621573 [email protected] St Gabriel, Postbridge Annie Smerdon The Stores, Postbridge, PL20 6TH 01822 880201 [email protected] Wendy Watson Middle Merripit Farm, Postbridge, PL20 6TJ 01822 880215 [email protected] St Pancras, Widecombe Michael Pascoe Wooder Bungalow, Widecombe, TQ13 7TR 01364 621333 [email protected] Penny Whale Wayside, , TQ13 7TA 01364 621411 [email protected] St Andrews, Ashburton William West Tawstock, Knowle Close, Ashburton TQ13 7RA 01364 652666 [email protected] Bill Shapley 18 Beverley Gardens, Ashburton, TQ13 7BL 01364 652263 [email protected] St Mary the Virgin, Bickington Peter Warren Rentor, Bickington 01626 821213 [email protected]

St Peter, Buckland in the Moor Stephanie Palk Halsanger Manor 01364 652430 [email protected] Vida Pascoe 14 Balland Park, Ashburton 01364 653312

For all editorial information - copy date, my contact details etc. please see inside back cover. Moorland Team Officers Treasurer Francis Parffrey Hillcrest, Bowden Hill, Ashburton TQ13 7EA 01364 654067 [email protected] Secretary Gillian Parker Thimble Hall, Hexworthy, PL20 6SD 01364 631507 [email protected] Protection Officer Judy Southcombe [email protected] 4 And then there is one specific meeting just for Churchwardens and Deputy Churchwardens of the Ashburton and Moorland Benefice. It’s over lunch at the Edgemoor Hotel also on Saturday at 12.30. This is a rare opportunity for us to engage with our bishop and discuss issues of importance with him. Personally I’m looking forward to three other visits that the bishop is making and which I will be attending. He’s coming to tea at East Shallowford! This is the Christian Charity set up by Elizabeth Braund 40 years ago just outside Widecombe which owns and runs a farm for city children to visit. A group will be present from London, and the bishop will hear at first hand their enthusiasm for coming to the farm! Also with a focus on children, the bishop is visiting South Dartmoor Community College to meet the Head, the sixth form and the College Chaplains, of which I am one. My guess is the children will come with the toughest questions of all for the bishop! And then the third meeting I’m involved in is with the Dartmoor National Park, with a high-level meeting with the DNP and the National Trust about the Future of Dartmoor Communities with the theme “How Can the Churches Help” This visit is a unique opportunity for us all – do make the best use of it you can. With every blessing, Geoffrey PARISH OFFICE in Ashburton is open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 - 11 am 01364 654280 email: [email protected]

Holy Communion Midweek & At Home

There is a service of Communion at home Holy Communion every Wednesday If you are unable to get to church because at 1030 of ill health or loss of mobility and would at St. Andrew’s Church like to receive communion at home please in Ashburton contact a member of the Ministry Team. You will be most welcome! (see p.2 for contact details)

5 Church Services for February 2017

February 5th 4th Sunday before Lent Green Isaiah 58: 1-9a ; Psalm 112: 1-9; ! Corinthians 2: 1-12; Matthew 5: 13-20 Widecombe 08.00 Holy Communion Bickington 09.00 Holy Communion Holne 10.30 Holy Communion Ashburton 10.30 Family Worship Widecombe 10.30 Family Worship Buckland 15.00 Evening Prayer Leusdon 16.00 Evening Prayer February 12th 3rd Sunday before Lent Green Chudleigh 10.30 Deanery Holy Communion with Bishop Nick McKinnel, Bishop of Plymouth All are welcome ! If you need/ can offer a lift please let to your Churchwardens know. February 19th 2nd Sunday before Lent Green Genesis 1: 1 - 2:3; Psalm 136; Romans 8: 18-25; Matthew 6: 25- end Huccaby 09.00 Holy Communiion Ashburton 10.30 Holy Communion Widecombe 10.30 Holy Communion Bickington 10.30 Family Worship Holne 10.30 Family Worship Buckland 15.00 Holy Communion Leusdon 12.00 Holy Communiion Postbridge 18.00 Evening Prayer February 26th Sunday next before Lent Green Exodus 24: 12-end; Psalm 2; 2 Peter 1: 16 - end; Matthew 17: 1-9 Bickington 10.30 Benefice Holy Communion

LENT GROUPS FOR 2017 Ashburton and the Moorland Team are planning to have three groups: Ashburton - Monday mornings at 10.15am in the Church Hall starting 6th March Ashburton - An evening group (time and venue to be decided) Widecombe - An evening group at the Vicarage (day/time to be decided) BOOK it in your DIARY More details next month 6 Church Events

Messy Church (All Age Worship) Thursday Feb 9th St Andrew’s Church Hall. We have had a wonderful week with our Messy Church families. On Sunday Zachary was christened and we had a wonderful service with our All Age Family worship. It was Epiphany last weekend so we looked at the story of the four Fun with singing, craft, kings. Geoff rey had us all booing Herod and cheering the three kings. Then he hot meal and friendship. asked us why a log of wood can be so valuable to some poor families just as a For families and everyone. bott le of water can also be priceless. Family Service Today we have had Messy Church and looked at Simeon and Anna’s testi mony St Andrew’s Church that Mary and Joseph’s baby was our Saviour and broadcast this to everyone. Feb 5th 10.30am We sang “Shine Jesus Shine” and “Go tell it on the Mountain” with Barbara’s Messy Church help, who also danced with our children. Sharing skills between diff erent Thursday Feb 9th 3.30pm generati ons on one table Kevin Hooke taught blanket sti tch and showed a few St Andrew’s Hall boys how to embroider bookmarks. Ann showed others how to clean a brass (Second Thursday) plate and silver cutlery. Despite the poor weather, we had a full house and a Fun Size Church wonderful ti me making clocks, peacocks, playing with slime, walking along lines Sunday Feb 12th and making a puppet theatre. 4.00pm to 5.30pm Next month we are looking at Pott ers Clay which can be remodelled for a fresh Breakfast @ 9am start. Jeremiah 18 v 1 – 4. Feb 26th Do you think that we are clay in God’s hands? St Andrew’s Hall I hope to see many of you at one of our All Age and Messy Church Services. Contact Jane 654 067 All God’s blessings, Jane

WIDECOMBE CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL Many thanks to everyone who made the Widecombe Christmas Tree Festival such a success,either by taking part,stewarding or just coming along to see the trees, we were able to send the magnificent sum of £1,025.51 to the Make a Wish Foundation, so that should go a long way to making a wish come true for a child. The sum included donations left at the festival as well as collections at the Carol Service,Crib Service and Christmas Day Service. The trees formed a magnificent background for the Carol Service, as well as the Primary School's Carol Service and the Pre-School's Play. Full results, decided by a public vote over 4 days can be seen on the Widecombe Website.

7 General Team News From the Registers Dates for the Diary

February 2017 Page

1st Leusdon Coffee Morning & Stalls 23 25th Postbridge Table Top Sale 25

3rd Holne Soup Lunch 15 March 2017

4th Candlemas Supper, Holne 8 1st Leusdon Coffee Morning & Stalls 23

8th Dunstone Cahrity Lunch 9 2nd Scoriton Hall Event 9

10th - 12th BISHOPS visit to Deanery 11 17th Spitchwick Cricket - Big Bash 11

17th Charity Quiz Night at Postbridge 27

Candlemas Supper at Holne There’s still just time to book your place at the Candlemas Supper which is on Saturday February 4 in Holne Village Hall 6.30pm. Tash and Dave will again provide us with a ‘Time to Eat’ fish and chip supper (veggie and gluten-free options available) Ticket price of £8.50 will include a glass of wine or soft drink. We suggest BYO for additional refreshment or we’ll refill wine glasses for a sensible donation. Small fish & chips (for small people) are also available at £5: please ask when booking. Inspired by some stories which have come to light in the late Garth Grose’s albums, we invite you to think of any anecdotes - humourous, historical or otherwise - that you could share on the evening. Rumour has it that we’ll also be collectively composing a village song! Look out for the posters and contact Carol (01364 631044) for tickets. 8

Community Events and Notices

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MONTHLY CHARITY LUNCH Held at Dunstone chapel on the second Wednesday of every month in Scoriton Village Hall aid of a different charity each month, Management Committee from 12 noon - 3pm. are excited to announce that The next lunch will be on Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin Wednesday 8th February will be performing at Scoriton Village Hall on Serving home made soup, bread, pies, cakes, tea & coffee and there Thursday 2nd March 2017 at 8pm (doors open 7pm) is often sushi too. There is no set price just give what you feel is right. Come and enjoy the dynamic folk music of Phillip (slide guitarist, dobro and harmonica) If you have not been before do come and and Hannah (fiddle and banjo). join us, it is a good time to meet and chat Hannah’s evocative songwriting and singing, with neighbours. added to Phillip’s amazing talents using a variety of musical instuments, resulted in them becoming winners of 2014's BBC Radio Two Folk Award for Best Duo. FREE TO GOOD HOME Their latest studio album, Watershed, has been Upright Piano received with critical acclaim. Tickets £13, contact Steph on 01364 631288 Good working order – may need tuning Licensed bar Please call 01364 621 218 9 The Howling – a new community play by MED Theatre The Howling is a contemporary take on ‘The Hound of the Baskervilles’. The play explores issues around re-wilding, and the Dartmoor myths and history that inspired Arthur Conan Doyle and his co-creator Bertram Fletcher Robinson. At its root lies the enigmatic figure of Richard Cabell, who was Lord of Brook Manor near Buckfastleigh in the aftermath of the English Civil War, and after his death acquired a dubious reputation as a vampire. When an American claiming descent from Richard Cabell comes to a Dartmoor community with his English wife in search of his roots, he encounters more than he bargained for. Friday 10th March: Parish Hall Saturday 11th March: Manaton Parish Hall Tuesday 14th March: Southpark Community Centre, Buckfast Friday 17th March: Moretonhampstead Parish Hall Saturday 18th March: Moretonhampstead Parish Hall All performances begin at 7:30pm Tickets £8 / £5 children under 16 Booking recommended [email protected] 01647 441356 www.medtheatre.co.uk

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Holne Parish Council

CASUAL VACANCY

There is currently a vacancy for the position of Parish Councillor in the parish of Holne.

This is your opportunity to join a team which combines energies and skills to deliver real benefits to the community. If you are interested in being involved and would like to contribute to the way the Parish Council functions, or would like an informal chat about the position, please contact the clerk:-

Suzanna Hughes 16 Westwood Cleave, Ogwell, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6YE Tel. 01626 330311

or email [email protected]

The Parish Council meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm with additional meetings as required.

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Snowdrop time Three hardy snowdrops were blooming in the Chapel grounds during January, which hopefully bodes well for the annual display. Although there may be some disruption in the grounds due to the installation of the compost toilet, this should not detract too much from the beauty of the flowers. As usual, there will be snowdrops in pots available which make a lovely gift, whether it is for Valentine’s Day or any other reason. But even if you don’t want a snowdrop in a pot, please come and visit the Chapel and see the snowdrops in all their natural glory. Other news A combination of fine weather and the re-opening of the Forest Inn seem to have increased our visitor numbers which is good news for the sustainability of the Chapel. The fact that people come to experience the peace inside as well as enjoy the features of the building and its school furniture, makes the on-going maintenance effort worthwhile. And, yes, the donations that people make are very welcome! The refurbishment of the wood burner, replacement of the chimney liner and pot and the replacement of a piece of broken downpipe were all costly items but necessary to retain the integrity of the building. Thanks to Steve from Ashburton Stove and Flue for completing the work on the wood burner in time for Christmas and Sam Mosman for his continued work on the building. Bishop’s visit The Bishop of Plymouth, the Right Revd. Nick McKinnel will be visiting our area over the weekend 10th -12th February. Bishop Nick is particularly interested in the rural ministry and the sustainability of places of worship such as St Raphael’s, so it will be interesting to meet him. Although the Bishop will not be coming to Huccaby on this occasion, I will see if I can persuade him to take a service here in 2018 when we commemorate the 150th anniversary of St Raphael’s! 21 • QUALIFLIED SWEEP (City & Guilds, HETAS) • Member of APCIS • Prices from as little as £35 • Experienced • Very Clean • Approved solid fuel engineer (HETAS) CALL Steve Thompson on: email: [email protected] www.thechimney-sweep.co.uk 07866 025686 or 01626 587587

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For contact information, ministers and church officers see front of the Link Church Services - see Page 6 for details Date Time Reader Teas Flowers 5th February 16.00 Norma - Jane 12th February 10.30 Deanery Service at Chudleigh Jane 19th February 12.00 Geoff Shan Diana 26th February 10.30 Benefice Service at Bickington Diana

Coffee Morning and Stalls Hiring Leusdon Memorial Hall We hold our Coffee & Stalls on the first Wednes- The Hall can take up to 100 people for day of every month. functions or events. Inside there is a large, well equipped kitchen with plenty of worktop It is a great opportunity for a space. Outside parking is available for many community to get together for vehicles. Level access for wheelchairs and the a couple of hours, and buy our less able-bodied. homemade preserves including Marmalade, Jam and Chutney. Also great selec- Hire Rates: £4 per hour for local residents tion of paperbacks for just 40p, puzzles , bric a £7.50 per hour for other bookings brac and nearly new clothes. For more information or to book please contact Raffle. Local meat stall from ‘Meat Dartmoor’. Amanda on 01364 631432 Weds 1st February 10 - 12 Admission £1 (includes tea/coffee, biscuits or The Stitcher by Nigel Beeton piece of cake) Glinting in the lamplight The needle sewing thread; Whist Drive Dates Outside, it’s a damp night She’s stitching here instead. At Leusdon Memorial Hall Thousands of small crosses Mondays 13th and 27th February In colours that are rich At 7.30pm All very welcome! Made from cotton flosses With skill in ev’ry stitch. Badminton Dates Patiently embroidered Mondays - Play starts at 7.30pm Crafting from the heart Mondays 6th and 20th February Then, to be rewarded New players always welcome! With finely crafted art. 23

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24 St Gabriel, Postbridge For contact information, ministers and church officers see front of the Link Church Services - see Page 6 for details

Church cleaning Coffee Mornings Jackie Gee in February Held between 11am - 12 noon at different venues Sue Hammett in March around the area Many thanks to all who Monday 6th February cleaned the Church last year. at 26 Badgers Way, Bovey Tracey Annie and Wendy with Ann Murphy Monday 20th February POSTBRIDGE VILLAGE HALL at Cherrybrook Hotel, Postbridge Table Top & Jumble Sale with Judy Saturday 25th February 2pm-4pm Postbridge Whist Drives ~~~~~~~~~~ All welcome Whist Drives are held in the Tea, cakes & raffle Village Hall at 7.30pm on ~~~~~~~~~~ Tuesdays 7th & 21st February All proceeds to the Hall & Church Learners are especially welcome. Entrance fee Any enquiries to of £2.50 to include refreshments and prizes. Sue Martin 01822 880223

POSTBRIDGE VILLAGE HALL Available Meetings for Hire Parties The Old Clapper Bridge, Postbridge Special rate for Postbridge Residents Please call Jackie Gee 01822 880224 25 POSTBRIDGE HOLNE WIDECOMBE HEXWORTHY ASHBURTON POUNDSGATE LEUSDON FOOD BANK PONSWORTHY and all surrounding villages and hamlets CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE FOR THOSE IN FOOD NEED Opening hours: Mon 3 – 4.30pm, Thurs 4.30-6pm St. Petrock’s Cottage, Eastern Road, Ashburton We now have a free delivery service. Phone 07767 453844 and leave a verbal message and contact number for free delivery or information about the Food Bank and we will get back to you as soon as possible. If anyone can help with a financial donation, however small, please phone the number above.

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Postbridge Village Hall Committee Approximately one third of the present committee, including the Chairman, will be moving into their 12 month ‘break’ period during the 2017. The constitution of the village hall allows committee members to serve for a maximum of three years only. Subsequently, a break of 12 months minimum must then be taken before that same person can be reconsidered for membership again. Postbridge residents now have an opportunity to join the committee for a maximum three year term only. Several residents have already expressed an interest but a limited number of vacancies still remain. If you feel that a place on the committee might be something which may interest you then you are warmly invited to give me (Paul Hammett) a call on 01822 880395 for an informal chat. Our next meeting will be held on 8th February at 7.30pm in the village hall.

PrPincetown History Club Warren House Inn meets 1st Tuesday of each month at Postbridge 01822 880208 Community Centre at 7 for 7.30pm. Charity Quiz and Raffle Feb 7th Bishop Rock LIghthouse Friday 17th February at 7.30pm with Elisabeth Stanbrook Quiz £2.00 per person. Mar 7th The Conscientious Objectors in Raffle on sale at the bar now. Dartmoor Prison with Debbie Cooper Please join us if you can Everyone welcome For further information, please phone All proceeds in aid of Mr John Lissenden on 01752 847573 or email [email protected] Devon Air Ambulance 27 Expert noun /ex-pert/ A person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area

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28 Dartmoor Forest Parish Council– Extracts December 2016

Parish Clerk: Steve Cox. Telephone: 01822 258549 Email: [email protected]. Website: www.dartmoorforestpc.net

Election of new co-chair Cllr. David Worth tendered his resignation as co-chair with effect from 30 November 2016. The Council elected Cllr. Gregg Manning as new co- chair to serve alongside Cllr. Alison Geen until the Annual Parish Council Meeting on 25 May 2017. Draft 2017-2018 Budget The Clerk presented a revised budget based on the feedback from the last parish council meeting, the latest analysis on grass cutting costs and other developments, including the need to purchase a new PC and the continuation of the subsidy from Dartmoor National Park to the running costs of the public toilets in Princetown. The Council also plan to install the new grass cutting disposal area on Tor Lane and will require approximately £1500 to fund this from reserves. Clerk to include all details in final version to be issued to councillors for formal approval at 26 January 2017 parish council meeting. It was noted that this is the final meeting before the precept request must be returned to West Devon Borough Council. Dartmoor Classic Cycling Event Update of the meeting held with Mid Devon Cycling Club (MDCC), organisers of the Dartmoor Classic. To address some of the concerns that had been identified in the parish survey around competitor behaviour, such as littering and respecting other road users, the organisers plan to issue a ‘Code of Conduct’ to all participants. Breaches of the code could lead to participants being banned from the event. In addition, MDCC are proposing to offer the facility for local businesses to have free advertising on their site and to the entrants promoting their services. They are planning to develop and publicise a process to enable local groups to apply for funding, similar to the Dartmoor Communities Fund. They advised that this will be very much focussed on the areas that the route goes through. They cited the recent example of Princetown school, who had received a £2,500 donation for an electronic whiteboard. The Parish Council will review how these proposed changes impact the running of the event this year. Princetown Distillery Planning Application As this is the biggest planning application in Dartmoor Forest for some time the Council have decided to hold an extraordinary meeting to hear from the applicant; Princetown Distillers Ltd and the comments of local residents before submitting any views to Dartmoor National Park. Dartmoor Forest Council encourage all residents of the parish to attend. The meeting will be held at 7.30pm on 20th January 2017 at Princetown Community Centre and is open to all residents of the parish.

Minutes of Parish Council Meetings. These are available to view at http://www.dartmoorforestpc.net/2016.html

The Next Parish Council Meeting will be at 1930 26th January at Princetown Community Centre. Members of the public are welcome and may speak during the public sessions. The agenda will be published at http://www.dartmoorforestpc.net/next- meetings-agenda.html 29

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30 High Moorland PRINCETOWN ACTIVITIES W.I. Princetown United Church. Sunday worship 11am. For other activities see noticeboard or Princetown HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE. page of www.westdartmoorbenefice.co.uk If you would like to be a part of a Credit Union hugely respected organisation, come The Plough & Share Service point along to one of our monthly meetings is located in the new Princetown Village Centre and is for a taster to see if WI is for you, you open every Wednesday between 11.00am and 1.00pm. would be more than welcome. We The Credit Union is non-profit making and is run by meet on the first Wednesday of each volunteers. It is an ideal way to save regularly. Once month at 7.30pm in the Church Hall you are a regular saver you will be eligible for a low on Tor Royal Lane, Princetown. It cost loan at only 1% interest. We can help with those will cost you £1. We are a fun group unexpected bills, or just save for Christmas or holidays. of mixed age range ladies and we do Children can save too! For more information, ring Mike have a good laugh. on 01822-890799 We have a really interesting programme lined up for 2017, why not come and find out what it is. Civil Service Retirement Fellowship First meeting of 2017: The Princetown Group is open to all retired people living on Dartmoor. The aim of the Fellowship is to Wednesday 1st February 7.30pm: At relieve loneliness and isolation by caring & sharing this meeting we will be welcoming friendship. We encourage an active social programme Scott Lester as our first speaker of and organise day trips every month April to October. the year, he will enlighten us on his We meet on the first Thursday of each month in knowledge of wolves and hopefully the restaurant of the Prince of Wales public house, will be bringing two ‘wolf dogs’ to the Princetown at 12.30pm. For more information ring meeting. This meeting is also our Mike on 01822-890799. annual fee paying night and when our Accounts are presented. PRINCETOWN COMMUNITY CENTRE Is available for hire, it provides two halls Look forward to seeing you. depending upon the size of your event. A large If you would like any information on kitchen, disabled toilets and changing rooms High Moorland Women’s Institute or with showers are also available. Only £10 per details of the events listed above, hour (£7.50 per hr for residents of Princetown). please give me a call 01822 880395 or Call Wendy Stones on 01822-890345 email [email protected]. or Ian Morgan on 07812-023642. 31 PAUL EDWORTHY DRYSTONE WALLING Fencing stock/post&rail/ Hedgelaying/ Scrub clearance/ Drainage 5 and 2.5ton Diggers Gardening services Landscaping/cutting/strimming Agricultural services Small square baling/Mowing/Hay turning/ Field Maintenance Widecombe-in-the-Moor TEL: 01364 652007 or 07854347937

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32 St Pancras, Widecombe-in-the-Moor For contact information, ministers and church officers see front of the Link Church Services - see Page 6 for details

Date Time Sidesperson Coffee Flowers Feb 5th 10.30 Beth Fenton Alison Whale Sue Eveleigh Feb 12th Deanery Service at Chusleigh (10.30) Sue Eveleigh Feb 19th 10.30 John Born Rose Mortimore Wendy Beard Feb 26th Team Service at Bickington (10.30) Wendy Beard

New Beginnings Club Widecombe Ladies Social Group For children of Primary School age, we meet each Wednesday during term-time Any information about the group, from 5.45 to 7.00 pm at please ring me on 631238 - Rose “The Vicarage”, Widecombe. We aim to have a fun time with a mixture of art and craft, games, songs and stories with a Christian theme. Church House Management New members will be very welcome. Committee Chairman - Mike Pascoe For more information, phone To book the Hall please contact Rose Beth (01364 621334) or Penny (01364 621411) Mortimore 01364 631238. Rates of Hire (Local Events) Widecombe Pre-School Daytime £3.50 per hour At Widecombe Church House, established Evenings £5.00 per hour since the 1970’s, our OFSTED inspected and All Day £20.00 highly rated sessions are designed to prepare These rates are for local non commercial events only. For other rates please ask the bookings your child for an easy and happy introduction secretary. Payment by cheque is preferred. to school. Through qualified and trained Cheques to be made payable to staff, we provide a safe and stimulating Widecombe Church House Fund and sent to environment. Sarah Reeve, Bonehill Cottage, Bonehill Lane, Tues 9.15am - 3pm Weds 9.15 - 12.45pm Widecombe-in-the-Moor, TQ13 7TD Fri 9.15am - 3pm For all other matters relating to the Church House Tel: 01364 621273 (session times only) please contact Diana Cameron on 01364 621218 33

For an efficient, humane INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR Mole Catching Service in your area, that really works….! PAINTER & DECORATOR FREE QUOTES REFERENCES AVAILABLE Competitive prices. Call Mick Kevin Teague Denbury Tel 01647 221357 Tel: 07810 262744 or 01803 813685 Email [email protected]

GERS HO County Cleansing AD LT L I M I T E D B Septic Tanks - Sewage Systems - Cesspits Septic Tanks Emptied RESTAURANT, TEA ROOMS Competitive Rates & APARTMENTS 01364 653900 or 07976 561906 Just a short distance from where the East & West Dart rivers meet. Surrounded by beautiful Dartmoor scenery. Professional Reliable Clean Service Dartmoor’s most famous tea rooms. Specially Adapted Vehicle for the Devon Lanes Home cooked lunches & cream teas. Gift Shop 24/7 Emergency Call out Accommodation available Open 10am - 6pm Contact Simon Fisher Situated on the Princetown - Ashburton Road New Glebe House, Buckland in the Moor, Devon TQ13 7HP Badgers Holt, Dartmeet, Princetown PL20 6SG [email protected] Tel: 01364 631213 Fax 01364 631475 STEVE HUTCHINSON CARPENTER AND GENERAL BUILDER Owen Vehicle Tel. 01822 890397 Mob. 07737 765574 Services Extensions Alterations Tim Owen Refurbishments Buckfastleigh, Devon. Fibreglass Flat Roofs 07519741908 Carpentry All types of repair work undertaken 34

Widecombe & District History Group Meetings are held at the Church house in Widecombe on the 1st Weds of each month at 7.30pm. February 1st Devon’s Amazing Hedges with Dr Robert Wolton March 1st Life and Times with Ann Widdecombe Contact : Marcia Babington (01364) 661263 or email at [email protected]

Widecombe & District Sports Group Regular Bookings: Tuesday: Tennis Adults (16+) 6.30 onwards. Thursday: Tennis Adults + competent teenagers 6.30 onwards. Widecombe Tug of War Club Training Tuesdays & Thursdays 7.15 – 9.15 Queries re tennis phone Di Cameron on 621218. Please remember to wear soft soled shoes and to leave the court tidy with the net replaced. Report any damage immediately to Claire Partridge (Secretary) on 621468. Close all gates and replace the keys. The court is available for members to use outside of these times, there is no longer a booking system so just turn up and play. Don’t forget our Boules area is available any time. Thank you and enjoy your sports area.

WIDECOMBE FAIR COMMITTEE COMPANY LIMITED FAIR FIELDS GRASS KEEP and MAINTENANCE CONTRACTS 2017 Tenders are invited for a) Grass Keep for sale; b) Field Maintenance works, both on approximately 6 hectares of the Fair Fields in Widecombe-in-the-Moor. Anyone interested should apply for further information (which will set out the full terms and conditions) and tender forms to the Company Secretary, [email protected] Tenders must be submitted by no later than noon on 10th March 2017. 35

Widecombe Parish Council

CASUAL VACANCY

There is currently a vacancy for the position of Parish Councillor in the parish of Widecombe-in-the-Moor.

If you are interested in being involved in the community and would like to contribute to the way the Parish Council functions, or would like an informal chat about the position, please contact the clerk:-

Suzanna Hughes 16 Westwood Cleave, Ogwell, Newton Abbot, TQ12 6YE. Tel. 01626 330311

or email [email protected]

The Parish Council meets on the first Thursday of each month at 7.30pm with additional meetings as required.

New Village Hall for Widecombe? On Sunday 19th February, we have arranged for 3 village halls to open their doors to anyone who wishes to join us for a look around to gain ideas and inspiration and ask questions for our own potential new hall in Widecombe. Meet at Broadhempston Village Hall, for a tour at 2.30pm. We will spend a short time here, then visit Hall and Meldon Hall before finishing at approximately 5.30pm to share thoughts and comments, probably over a drink at the local pub. All welcome! Please let Yvette know if you are planning to come along (and if you can offer / need a lift) on [email protected] or 01364 631543 and hall locations, including postcodes can be shared if needed.

36 Widecombe Fair Notices and a Date for Your Diary Formal Notices AGM The AGM of Widecombe Fair Committee Company Limited will be held at the Church House, Widecombe at 19:30 on Tuesday 11th April 2017. This is the formal Call Notice for that Meeting and all Directors and Members are welcome. In summary, the matters for consideration are the annual accounts to 31st March 2017 and any donations made, the re-election of Directors obliged to resign by rotation, the formal noting of the appointment of and resignation of Directors since the last AGM and other statutory matters. A full agenda will be available on request from the Co Sec prior to the Meeting. Additionally, the Chairman of the AGM will advise Members about the arrangements and timescale for approval of a revised Memorandum and Articles of Association for the company. Any other business any Member wishes to raise needs to be advised to the potential AGM attendees 21 days before the Meeting. Effectively this means that the Co Sec should be advised by 17th March. Also, if you want to appoint a proxy vote, this will need to be done on the same timescale. Members’ Meetings The dates for the 2017 Members’ Meetings will be published in the March edition of Parish Link. Grass Keep This is advertised in this edition of the Parish Link. Potential bidders are asked to note the earlier submission date for bids than in previous years. [email protected] Company Secretary Less formally…. a date for your diary. Will Dracup is organising a ‘Pint and Pasty’ night at the Old Inn on Friday 10th March. The Committee hasn’t always been good at this, but this is to say thank you to all the Fair volunteers and to encourage others to join this happy band in 2017. Look out for the advert next month.

37 Dunstone & Poundsgate Methodist Chapels Ministers: Rev’d Kevin Hooke (01626) 832369 Church contacts: Nigel Davis (01364) 631476 or Serena Walcot (01364) 631279 You are welcome to come to services and any special event taking place at the chapel. The services for the month are as follows : Every Sunday 9am Breakfast and Worship at Dunstone Chapel First Sunday in Month 3pm Service at Poundsgate Chapel

Come and join us for these services as everyone is most welcome.

Even if you have never been to a service before, you will find a very warm welcome awaits you and there will be tea and cakes afterwards. See advert on Page 7 for Soup and Cake Lunch

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Thank you to all those groups who have made donations to the Parish Link PARISH LINK ADVERTISING COSTS magazine. Without you we could not Size Month Year deliver so widely and free of charge. Sixth Page 61x60mm £7.50 £80 Thanks too, to all those who deliver the Quarter Page 61x92mm £12 £125 Parish Link. You are a wonderful team! Half Page 128x92mm £20 £215 Keep up the good work. Please contact the Editor for information and Marion availability of advertising space.

Thank you to all those who make donations to the Parish Link. Commercial advertising and donations ensure that the Link continues to be provided free of charge throughout the Moorland Team. If you would like to make a donation, please contact the editor. The Parish Link is non profitmaking. Any balance over at the year end is held in reserve to cover repair, maintenance and replacement costs of printing machinery for the Parish Link.

Groups and Individuals who support the Parish Link Civil Service Retirement Group Postbridge Village Hall Princetown History Society Widecombe Church House Committee Dartmoor Forest Parish Council Leusdon Memorial Hall Moorland Merrymakers Various anonymous donations Buckland-in-the-Moor Soup Club High Moorland WI Widecombe History Group Leusdon Short Mat Bowls Holne Parish Council Holne Fete Committee Widecombe Fair Committee Widecombe Ladies Social Group Friends of Widecombe School Widecombe Sports Group Holne Village Hall Committee Holne Garden Group Holne Second-Hand Books Widecombe Parish Council Phyl’s Follies (Postbridge)

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