April • May 2019

The St Mary’s • Hemyock All Saints • Culmstock St Andrew’s • Clayhidon Parish Culm Davy Chapel Pump apr • may 2019

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Church Contacts

The Benefice of Hemyock with Culm Davy, Clayhidon and Culmstock Mission Statement: To love God, and to love our neighbours

administrator Hilary Clements (available Tues and Thurs 9.30am-12.30pm) [email protected] 07495 639826

st mary’s hemyock wardens David Bawler, 4 South View 680352 / 07773579809 Jenny Doble 680174 services For details please see inside

culm davy chapel wardens Mark FitzGerald 680564

st andrew’s clayhidon wardens Stephen Bullett 680561 Denis Sanders 601342

all saints culmstock wardens Richard Preston 680216 Stephen Rayson [email protected]

hemyock baptist church services 11.00am and 7.00pm 11.00am with Junior Church pastor Steve Williams, 3 St Margarets Close 680946 secretary Mrs Maureen Aylwin 680111

rosemary lane chapel, clayhidon services 11.00am Morning Worship followed by Bible Times for Young People & Adults 6.30pm Evening Service 11.00am Family Service – 3rd Sunday only pastor Jonathan Hillman, 1 Blackdown Court, Clayhidon 681164 contact Gerald Redwood 680571

quakers Spiceland (Uffculme) Meeting House, Prescott EX15 3AZ services 10.30am Meeting for Worship every Sunday Children’s meeting on 4th Sunday contact Pat Bell (Clerk) 01884 841375

methodist church pastor Rev Kreschnak 28 Rope Walk, Wellington 662724

r c church, cullompton contact Fr Courtney 01884 32253

The ‘Parish Pump’ is produced by the Churches of Hemyock with Culm Davy, Clayhidon and Culmstock for the people of the area. The views of contributors are not necessarily those of the Editors. The ‘Parish Pump’ accepts no liability for (i) any claims made by the advertiser (ii) any errors or omissions in any advertisement as submitted by the advertiser (iii) any legal action as a result of the advertisement.

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SERVICES IN THE UPPER CULM VALLEY MISSION COMMUNITY Parish Pump | No. 272 April – May 2019 April & May 2019

‘To love God and to love our neighbour’

Visitors to, and residents of the area, are most welcome at the services throughout the Mission Community. www.culmkirks.co.uk

HC = Holy Communion; MP = Morning Prayer; EP = Evening Prayer; FS = Family Service; FC = Family Communion; BCP = Book of Common Prayer; CW = Common Worship Easter – a Paradox

Christianity contains many contradictions, and The final and greatest paradox is what happened Services Hemyock, Culm Davy, Clayhidon, Culmstock, particularly at this time of year. To many, Christians on the first Easter day. Many people find the idea of St Mary St Mary’s Chapel St Andrew All Saints’ are perceived as at best rather ‘Eeyorish’ and at worst resurrection – the restoration of life after someone th 7 April 11.15am MP (CW) No Service 8.30am HC (CW) 10.00am HC (CW) killjoys, rather too apt to dwell on sin and guilt. With has died – too implausible to be true. But there 5th Sunday of Lent Easter being late this year, as you read this there will are numerous reasons for giving the possibility a 14th April 10.30am Benefice Eucharist at St Mary’s Hemyock Palm Sunday and Palm Sunday Procession still be three more weeks of the season of Lent to go. second thought – not least the way in which a bunch 15th April No Service No Service No Service 7.00pm Most people think of Lent as a time to give things of frightened disciples, cowed by their experience Monday of Holy Week Night Prayer & Compline Meditations up and therefore, by definition, of witnessing the crucifixion of 16th April 7.00pm No Service No Service No Service not enjoyable. But the tradition “Christians believe Jesus, were transformed into Tuesday of Holy Week Night Prayer & Compline Meditations of the Church has been to view that, by offering a confident movement that 17th April No Service No Service 7.00pm No Service Lent as a time to find new ways his life as a ransom managed to attract thousands of Wednesday of Holy Night Prayer & of deepening our relationship of followers within months of these Week Compline Meditations for everyone, he 18th April No Service No Service No Service 7.00pm love with God. Indeed, somewhat momentous events. Maundy Thursday Holy Communion with surprisingly both for onlookers cancelled the Hand Washing and many long-standing believers, It doesn’t end there. Christians 19th April 12.00pm No Service No Service No Service consequences of Good Friday Readings, Reflections Lent has the potential to be an today continue to experience a & Music extraordinarily positive time. our weakness and spiritual relationship with the 21st April 11.15am HC (CW) 9.00am HC (BCP) 7.00am Sunrise Service 10.00am HC (CW) Easter Sunday Followed by Breakfast failure and opened risen Jesus and so those so- Lent culminates in Good Friday, seeming Eeyores and killjoys 10.00am FC (CW) up new possibilities 28th April 10.30am and here is another paradox. How actually feel themselves to Low Sunday Benefice Eucharist at Culm Davy Chapel can the day when we remember for a fresh start.” be among the happiest and most th 5 May 10.30am No Service 8.30am HC (BCP) 10.00am HC (CW) the awful things that happened to fortunate people alive all year Easter 3 Family Service Jesus – betrayal, injustice, torture round, but especially on Easter 12th May 11.15am MP (CW) 9.00am HC (BCP) 3.00pm (FS) 6.30pm Easter 4 Rogation Procession Evensong with and a most cruel death – possibly be described as Day. Throughout Lent we anticipate our uplifting Wellington School ‘good’? The answer lies in the significance of what Easter services – whether in a church filled with 19th May 11.15am HC (CW) No Service 6.30pm EP (BCP) 9.30am HC (CW) Easter 5 Jesus accomplished by dying as he did. Christians flowers, or in the open air at sunrise - and the 26th May 11.15 HC (CW) 3.30pm EP (BCP) 10.00am HC (CW) 8.00am HC (BCP) believe that, by offering his life as a ransom for incomparable thrill that comes with a sense of new Easter 6 / Rogation Rogation Procession everyone, he cancelled the consequences of our and renewed life. Do come and see, and hear, and 30th May Joint Benefice Eucharist – 10.30am Ascension Day St Mary’s Hemyock weakness and failure and opened up new possibilities feel this with us! for a fresh start. Yes, Christians do ‘dwell on sin’, but Regular Mid-week Services: Tuesdays - Morning Prayer, 10 am at All Saints’, Culmstock only because they have been set free from it. Happy Easter. Office hours for the parish Administrator Hilary Clements is between 9 and 12 every Thursday or you can leave a message at any other time e:[email protected] t:07495 639 826.

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Friends of St. Mary’s St Mar y ’s A Date for the present Diary. The BARNACLE Hemyock You are welcome to join us for a short informal BUOYS This issue: Sea Shanty Singers ɬɬSummer Fete Helpers’ Service Venue Sunday, June 2nd, 2019 at 3.30pm Friday, 17 May, 7.30pm ɬɬAffordable St Mary’s Church, Hemyock St. Mary’s Church, Hemyock Housing This will be followed by a cream tea. Free Admission ɬɬDofE Success Refreshments available We want to thank the many people who help St Mary’s ɬɬBallroom Dancing run smoothly and who support the life and activities connected with our church. Friends of St. Mary’s Pancake Day These will include our congregation, also the retired clergy, lay readers, church wardens, organist and choir, vergers, t Mary's Church, Hemyock celebrated CHEESE AND welcomers, readers, intercessors, sides people, pancake day with an all age service lay team, special services planning team, sound Sheld in the Church Rooms on Sunday, system operator, cleaning team, flower team, WINE EVENING 3rd March. sacristan, servers, car and coffee rota folk, Mothers’ Union, church administrator, Parish The gathering started with coffee and Church Council members and secretary, finance pancakes and was then followed by team, bell ringers, parish magazine distributors, singing, activities, thought-for-the-day and Friends of St Mary’s, charity prayers to which everyone had previously shop helpers and contributed ideas. more!! Friday, 26 April 7.00pm

St Mary’s Church, Hemyock NEWS FLASH - SUMMER FETE VENUE Church Room

Admission £7.50 at the door Over recent years St Mary’s have held their Summer Fete at the Recreation Field. Prior to that it had been held at the St Mary’s St Mary’s (first glass of wine included) Lent Lunches continue on Rectory garden. Thurs: 4 April & 11 April Hemyock Hemyock in the Church Rooms 2019 will see it taking place at a new venue: (home-made soups, fresh French Charity & Coffee Charity & Coffee bread, cheese, biscuits & coffee). Outside the Parish Church serving at 12.30pm Shop Shop Donations to Jenny Green, our link The fete will be held on Saturday 13th July and run from Missioner working in Bradford, UK Will be open in Will be open in 2-4.30pm ********************* APRIL MAY Summer Lunches on Stalls will be around the churchyard, with certain areas Thurs: 16 May & 20 June on on cordoned off. Bank Holiday Monday 22nd April in the Church Rooms SATURDAY 4TH (home-made soups, rolls, SATURDAY 6TH from Hemyock Baptist Church, 10am puddings & coffee Refreshments will be served inside the church where visitors TUESDAY 9TH TUESDAY 14TH Join us for our annual family friendly walk as we serving at 12.30pm will be able to use the recently re ordered communal area take a stroll around the beautiful local countryside TUESDAY 28TH and return to the Baptist Church for a light lunch Donations towards Church Building TUESDAY 23RD of fresh bread, home-made soup & cheese. maintenance & improvements Watch out for further details. All 10am – 12noon All 10am – 12noon The guided walk should take no longer than an hour and a half; just long enough to get plenty of Everyone welcome – no need to book David Bawler Church Room, Castle Hill. Church Room, Castle Hill. fresh air and work up an appetite! COME AND SEE US! WELL WORTH A VISIT! Everyone’s welcome - just turn up for 10am…

Churchwarden see you there!

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Affordable Housing Hemyock Parish Hall Management eaders may be aware that the Upper Committee (HPHMC) Culm Valley Community Land Trust PHMC thought it useful to begin using the medium of the is purchasing six houses and two Local Quakers invite you to ... R ‘Pump’ to let everyone know what sort of thing is going flats which are being constructed on the on in the hall. Obviously, all those using the hall as part DROP IN TO SILENCE Lower Greenfield site and that these are to H of regular bookings, may already be directly involved with the hall At The Healthy Living Centre, Hemyock be made available to people with a close management, but there may be some parishioners who would like to Wednesday 24 April connection to the Hemyock and Clayhidon know more, and would like to know those involved. Wednesday 22 May parishes. Come at any time between 5.30 pm and 6.30 pm. The committee is keen to ensure that the hall (and of course the Two houses will be sold at a discounted sale Leave when you want. Free of charge. recreation field) is treated as a valuable asset to the parish. To price, two will be sold, discounted, on a that end, the hall interior will shortly be decorated and brought shared ownership basis and two houses and BRINGING PEACE, TRANQUILITY AND up scratch. Quite recently, the trestle tables were replaced with st two flats will be let at affordable rents (80% SILENCE TO BUSY 21 Century LIVES new lightweight tables and new wall lighting installed in both market rate). These houses are likely to the main hall and the Forbes Lounge. The fire alarm system also be available for occupation in September required replacement and now fully meets present standards. We YOU CAN 2019. Many have already registered their are currently in the process of deciding the design of new chairs to interest already but anyone else who wishes RETREAT – escape the stresses of modern day living and join replace the somewhat dated existing ones. The committee has some to be considered for this housing should Hemyock and Upper Culm Twinning funds to spend on the childrens play area, and will shortly decide on others in shared silence. register with the Community Land Trust and Association – Twinned with “Jumelage the best way forward for this project. with Devon Home Choice now. RELAX –no pressure to do anything. Just peace, tranquillity James Calderbank, Secretary des Grees” As well as events such as private parties, dances, and dinners, the [email protected] and silence. Although this is arranged by Quakers there is no French visit to Hemyock 30th May to 2nd June hall is used for activities such as badminton, short mat bowls, drama rehearsals and performances, and toddlers sessions. Of course, there philosophy, no religion and no catch. he name of our French Twinning Association is “Jumelage is also the snooker club and (during the season) the cricketers make Update on Paul Moralee des Grees” which is the name given to an area of marshes RECHARGE – go completely offline. All personal technology use of the recreation field. There is a well appointed kitchen, a bar and lakes. The association consists of four different villages: aul has now completed four seasons T area, and for a small charge, an alcohol licence. will be switched off, leaving you to focus on you and your St. Herblon, Anetz, La Roche – Blanche & Pouille les Coteaux, around competing in Europe with the British the Loire River. Each village takes it in turns to be the main host world. snowboard cross team. He has had The committee is made up of trustees. Those trustees have elected P village when we visit. The villages are found just north of the N23 several podium positions. Paul has now the following as officers; Denis Gubb (Chairman), Doug Cartledge between Ancenis and Varades, with Nantes 30km to the west and RETURN – once you have enjoyed the benefits of bringing decided to concentrate on work and life back (Treasurer), Penny Lawrence (Secretary), Bob Hawkes (Vice Angers 40km to the East. silence into your life you may well want to make returning to in the UK. Chairman). Hall hire charges are on the notice board outside the hall, as are contact details for making a booking. silence a part of your life. We are an active association consisting of all ages; we would like to He will be marrying fellow snowboarder encourage young families to join as we have several young French Phoebe Heath this August. Paul would like We are always happy to make use of volunteers to help with small This is a regular event on the 4th Wednesday of every month. families hoping to come to Hemyock this year We have members to thank everyone for their overwhelming tasks that need carrying out from time to time, for example, putting from Hemyock, Clayhidon and surrounding areas. For more information or enquiries please contact Clare Sibley on 680763 or support and help in achieving his dream of out the tables prior to the monthly market (every third Saturday 07967 051182 representing his country. of each month), putting away afterwards of course, and decorating What Does It Involve? at Christmas, both inside and out, with trees, lights, and the usual Offering accommodation to a person or family in your house and festive décor. If this is something you could help with, or if you’d like feeding them. Blackdown Hills Community Bus Season’s greetings from Hemyock to know more, then contact 680047 or bob.hawkes18@btinternet. com - all help gratefully received. What Does It Cost Me? e are delighted to announce that starting in April, Christmas Club! Annual membership to the association is £10.00 for an individual our volunteer drivers will offer a regular return trip The next committee meetings will be held on the evenings of 18th ime is ticking on very quickly and it will soon be time to grab and £20.00 for a family. to Taunton. This will take place on the first Friday March, 20th May, and 17th June. W your Christmas jumpers once again for our Half Christmas of each month. TQuiz. What Do I Get Out Of It? New friendships, knowledge of other cultures, economical visits to If you would like the opportunity to do some shopping in Taunton Due to unforeseen circumstances we have had to amend the date of France, possible lasting friendships giving you a holiday base in one Ballroom Dancing Returns to Hemyock for a few hours, have a coffee/lunch while you are there, then we both the Half Christmas Quiz and Father Christmas’ ‘Big Visit’. Please of the beautiful areas of France. invite you to join us. The bus will pick up at Smeatharpe village hall riday 1 March brought some intrepid dancers to the first Ballroom see the new dates below and watch this space for more information. at 10.15 and Churchinford village hall at 10.30. Tickets will cost £5 Dancing session in Hemyock for some time. Everyone had a go We hope you can join us for both! But I Can’t Speak French! (return). It will be on a first-come first-served basis. Duration of trip at foxtrot, quickstep, waltz and even a tango! It soon became Don’t worry, as long as you are prepared to ‘have a go’, mime, F can be decided on the day with passengers on board (approx 3 hours). ɬɬThe Half Christmas Quiz is now being held on 1st June apparent that most of us require some tuition. gesticulate or even learn a few basic French words like; “Yes, No; 2019, in the Parish hall. Please get in contact to book a Thank you, hello, goodbye”, you’ll have a wonderful time. April 5th (Friday): Asda trip table, our contact details are below! The next event in our Ballroom Dancing calendar will be Friday 3 May May 3rd (Friday): Taunton town centre at 7pm in Hemyock Parish Hall, There will be a small charge for hire of ɬɬFather Christmas will be visiting the village on 11th and A Date For Your Diary: Food And Drink Quiz - Friday 5th July. the Hall. 12th December 2019. If the service proves popular, we hope to be able to introduce If you are interested in participating this year or would like to additional pick-up points such as Pitminster. Dancer numbers are (strictly!!) limited so please let me know if you’re [email protected] find out more, please contact: interested in coming along. Stuart and Libby Summers – 07727 134181 / 07974 209990 While we have your attention, we are always on the lookout for new Susan Scantlebury Chris and Lydia Poole – 07870 877776 / 07508 943421 Karen – [email protected] / 01823 681034 volunteer drivers. If you are interested, please contact Paul Thomas 01823 681393 or 07976 611238 Louise – lee­[email protected] / 01823 681457 on 07801 816892 or [email protected]. The Committee

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Hemyock Bowling Club and so it is an ideal sport for couples and YOCKT EM EN H N families. New members are assured of a I S emyock Bowling Club will be back

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Opening Times U B in outdoor action again shortly. of Dunkeswell Bowling Club, Hemyock Hemyock Churchinford Dunkeswell The green will be opened to Tennis Club H anticipates some of the members joining us members on Sunday April 14th, with some at Hemyock, and we look forward to making Hemyock Surgery Invites you to an fun matches, followed by a bring them most welcome. and share tea. Mon – Fri 08:30 – 18:00 – Please note the dispensary is closed between 13:00-14:00 Sat 08:00 – 11:00 Open Day At the end of last season, the club hosted On Saturday April 20th, the club will have some of the Devon County Finals, and the a stall at the Saturday Market, and the green received much praise, with one finalist Churchinford Surgery Y 27T green will be open to all comers who would DA H declaring it to be the best green he had R A like to try their P played on all season. Mon, Tue & Thu 08:30 – 12:30 and 15:00 – 18:00 U hand, and who are Wed & Fri 08:30 – 12:30 – closed in the afternoon on these days T R “The club is keen to attract new It has benefitted A I interested in joining L S bowlers of all ages, and is keen from considerable Weekends Closed the club. Tuition to dispel the myth that it is a work throughout will be provided by sport only for older people” the winter, under Dunkeswell Surgery qualified coaches, the direction of and all equipment Mon & Wed 08:30 – 12:30 and 15:00 – 18:00 greenkeeper John Bendle, and is set to be will be provided. All that is needed by those Tue, Thu & Fri 08:30 – 12:30 – closed in the afternoon on these days one of the best, if not the best, in the area wishing to have a go is flat shoes – trainers Weekends Closed again this year. 11am - 2pm* are fine. If you require urgent medical assistance or advice outside of normal surgery hours please Your chance to play tennis (whatever your age and call 111. In a genuine emergency you should call 999. Chest pains and / or shortness ability) on our newly re-surfaced courts and see our The club will be playing in various leagues The club is keen to attract new bowlers of of breath constitute an emergency. new LED lights again, as well as friendly matches, suitable all ages, and is keen to dispel the myth that • Meet our coach (11.45 am- 1pm) for new bowlers to “cut their teeth” in, so it is a sport only for older people. Men and • Racquets (junior and adult) available to borrow come and give it a go on April 20th, and • mini-tennis nets and balls available for juniors women can compete on a truly equal level, Cheyenne Jordan celebrates DofE success at volunteer in a charity shop but I made new friends in my local area • Try out our ball machine come and join us. • Free refreshments St James’s Palace through my badminton club which quickly became the highlight Howard Barns Chairman of my week. Not only because of the fierce competition and social For further information go to heyenne Jordan a past student of Uffculme School and aspect but the measurable improvement of my performance was www.clubspark.lta.org.uk/HemyockTennisClub Richard Huish College, Taunton attended a presentation very gratifying. DofE has taught me so many invaluable skills such *If you can’t make this date, come along to a social play session (adults only) on Saturday morning or Thursday evening Cat St. James’s Palace, London, where she received her Gold as map reading, teamwork, communication and the importance Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards from celebrity presenter, Major David of dedication to causes and activities to have a positive impact on Love, after sharing her experiences with Trustee for The Duke of the community and myself. A lesson learnt through DofE is that Hemyock Gardeners' Association Edinburgh’s Award (DofE), HRH The Earl of Wessex. intelligent preparation and planning is the key ingredient for success for all missions – from walking across the Brecon Beacons to emyock Gardeners’ Association meets in the Parish Hall on sale from 12.45 in the Forbes Lounge with the draw taking place at During the Gold Award Presentation, HRH congratulated the young completing assignments at university. However, the most important at 7.30pm every second Wednesday of the month. There 3.30pm followed by Prize Giving. people on their successes and heard about their DofE journeys, lesson DofE taught me is that failure is an excellent opportunity to Hare Weekend and occasional Day Trips to visit gardens which took each young person 12-18 months not only start again more intelligently but an arranged for members. Membership is only £5 per year entitling Below are the classes for non-members to enter. Forms can be of hard work and dedication. “Completing my Gold DofE opportunity to gain new skills and resilience. you to discounts at some local garden centres. We have a fantastic obtained from www.hemyockgardeners.org website of from the award was one of the best website www.hemyockgardeners.org which has the latest up to date Hemyock Post Office. Those who achieve a Gold DofE Award will investments of my time and As each recipient of the award is only information on events and gives seasonal gardening advice When Class 36 Granola Bars to Show schedule recipe (available with entry volunteer, learn a skill, get fit, take part energy of my life so far” allowed to invite one guest, David Bawler we have a speaker, entrance is just £1 for the night which includes form) in a week long residential and plan and one of Cheyenne’s foster carers attended the light refreshments. Guests are always most welcome. undertake an expedition in wild country. presentation. He said “My wife, Janice and I Class 43 HANDICRAFTS - River scene painting – eligible for Mac’s Widely acknowledged as the world’s leading achievement award for are incredibly proud of Cheyenne’s achievement. The support from Last month’s guest speaker was David Usher who not only Trophy young people, DofE programmes enable any young person, aged Uffculme School where she gained her Bronze and Silver Awards imparted his vast knowledge on bedding plants but did a practical Class 44 HANDICRAFTS - “Feeding Time” unframed photo up to A5 14–24, to develop key skills for life and work, such as confidence, was superb. Cheyenne’s hard work and enthusiasm along with the demonstration on how to sow and grow on plants for an impressive size commitment and team working. support from Huish towards her Gold Award has helped see her summer display. Although some of us are seasoned gardeners, become the confident, caring and skilful young woman she is today” everyone learned something! Class 45 HANDICRAFTS - A painted Rock Cheyenne, who lives in Class 46 CHILDREN’S HANDICRAFTS – LEGO MONSTER – for 8 Hemyock, is now in her second There are currently over 400,000 young people taking part in a DofE April is one of the important months for Hemyock Gardeners. Apart years old and over year at Manchester University programme across the UK through a variety of centres including from lots of work in our gardens, the April meeting will see another studying for a BA in Economics both state and independent schools, special schools, businesses, splendid speaker, Neil Lovesay, talking about Propagation at 7.30pm Class 47 CHILDREN’S HANDICRAFTS – A painted Pebble – for prisons, young offender institutions and youth groups. on Wednesday 10 April in the Parish Hall. under 8 years old Speaking about her DofE Susan Scantlebury 01823 681393 experience, Cheyenne, who was To find out more about the DofE and how it enables young people to Eagerly awaited is one of the biggest events of the season in one of the Gold Award holders at succeed, please visit www.DofE.org. Hemyock... The Spring Show which will be in the Parish Hall on last week’s presentation, said, Saturday 6 April. “Completing my Gold DofE award was one of the best Do come along to take a look at and marvel at the entries in 47 investments of my time and Classes. The Show is open for viewing from 2pm but as always there energy of my life so far. Not only will be a delicious Ploughman’s Lunch in the Forbes Lounge from did I refine and improve my 12.45pm which costs £6 to include dessert and tea/coffee. Afternoon choral skills, walk across moors, teas will also be available in the Forbes Lounge. Raffle tickets will be

26 27 The Parish Pump Hemyock April • May 2019 . Hemyock WI Feb/March 2019 emyock WI have had an interesting start to T H� 2019. After the Birthday Party in January it HEMYOCK Hwas back to Forbes Lounge with a talk from News from the Blackdown Healthy Living & Helen Kearney who is a Medical Herbalist. Helen lives B H� near Holcombe Rogus and grows her own herbs which VILLAGE FETE 1. ENTER A BEAR DISPLAY Activity Centre she uses for making balms and tinctures. Helen brought a selection of some of her products and explained the 2. BUY A SEARCH BOOKLET e are very excited to announce that on Sunday 19th May benefits of many plants. For example, willow is an anti- we are bringing the magic of Broadway and the West End 2019 3. START HUNTING FOR DISPLAYS inflammatory, dandelion is a diuretic. Sage is not only to Hemyock! Distinguished as one of Britain’s most loved ALL OVER THE VILLAGE! W good for sore throats but also helps with sweating and hot leading ladies, Liz Robertson, star of My Fair Lady, Phantom of the 'A Day at the Beach' flushes. Helen was thanked by the President, Lynn Taylor. Opera, Hairspray and the Sound of Music, is joining her daughter, The competition winners were Elaine and Cindy while SATURDAY 25TH MAY- Briony Deuchar, to perform ‘Songs from the Shows’ here at the Saturday 15th June 2019 | 12-3PM Annette and Cindy won with their flowers. SUNDAY 9TH JUNE BHLAC. There will be Prosecco, strawberries & cream and fabulous At Hemyock Prima ry School EX15 3RY MORE INFORMATION TO show tunes – what’s not to love? Tickets cost £15 and are available FOLLOW from the Spar in Hemyock and the Blackdown Healthy Living & Bouncy Castle Wild Beginnings Activity Centre. Tickets are selling fast so don’t miss out! Climbing Wall Garden Games Age UK have recently started running a ‘Reminder Finders’ support School Choir Fish and Chips group for people living with dementia on Wednesday mornings Pizza Face Painting Live Music here at the BHLAC. Reminder Finders is a programme based on Local Business Stalls Cocktails Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) for people living with mild to moderate dementia. Group members take part And Much More! in meaningful and stimulating activities proven to help memory and mental functioning. The group provides a fun, supportive environment where people can build new friendships. Please get in touch if you would like to find out more. In March it was Janet Kittow’s turn to keep Members spell bound with a display of amazing quilts which she We will be hosting an Easter Coffee morning here on Thursday 11th had made. The first one was made for her parent’s Golden April from 10am-12pm. Come along for a cuppa and some cake and Wedding. At that time, she knew nothing about quilting enjoy some live musical delights from Gareth Dayus-Jones - local From : Sue Lambert [email protected] but after joining a few groups, she was soon able to Subject: Fw: copy professional singer and pianist - I’m sure he’ll take requests! Date : 12 February 2018 at 16:41 complete her quilts to a high standard. She likes to make To: Clements Hilary [email protected] Peta Dayus-Jones, Centre Manager

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Do you own a Hi James, ! them relate to that person. Lynn thanked Janet, saying West End & Broadway Leading Lady how lucky Hemyock WI was to have her as one of their I’ve had an email from this lady who is very cross that this ar8cle has not gone into the members. The competition winners were Cindy and Lynn. business? latest Pump (and the one before). I thought I’d forwarded it to you but it came at a Music & very awkward 8me between deadlines and it Liz Robertsonseems to have got missed out. I have Singing Competition winners for the past year were Edith Butler wriBen to her to say that it will be in the next Pump. Could you put it in? And I will put & her daughter Briony Deuchar perform and Annette Hart. The skittles against Bishopswood Ladies Would you like a it into the What’s On. Hope that appeases her. Blackdown Stay & Play was enjoyable but Hemyock did not win. The same with I also got told off by the “Acorns” for puLng the Christmas Party on for ‘Songs from the Shows’ this month – Hub the County Quiz at Broadhembury, but one Hemyock team stall at Hemyock's which consisted of Lucy, Cindy, Sue and Sandra, did come which I didn’t on my copy!to raise funds for the BHLAC Thursdays 1.303pm Blackdown Healthy Living & Activity Centre fourth. Five members had a pleasant evening in Exeter All part of the job, I supposeSunday 19th May from 3pm—5pm TODDLERS BABIES PARENTS CARERS when they attended a John Lewis Extravaganza which had Village Fete on 15th £1.50 PER CHILD OR £2 PER FAMILY been arranged by the County Federation. Many Members Enjoy strawberries & cream & a glass of are going to the Spring Group Meeting at Uffculme on June 2019? prosecco www.bhlac.org.uk From: Gabrielle Newman Turner March 27th and 3 are going to the Spring Council Meeting Sent: Thursday, NovemberTickets: 30, 2017 2:48 £15 PM at Torquay. If so, contact us on [email protected] To: [email protected] Available at Hemyock Spar & the BHLAC or message our Facebook page Subject: copy www.bhlac.org.uk April 2nd will be the Annual Meeting. Members will be @hemyockprimayptfa copy: encouraged to volunteer for various positions on the Celebrate at the BHLAC Committee with cheese and biscuits and a glass of wine. CRAFTERNOON! ✂ We are the perfect party venue if you The monthly competition this time is for something

are celebrating a birthday, a christen- to do with CHEESE. In May there will be a talk from a HEMYOCK. EVERY LAST WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH 2.00-4.00. ing, a wedding anniversary or holding a solicitor,’ Safeguarding your future’. The competition is for party just for the fun of it. something to do with DEVON. Come along to CRAFTERNOON! Call 01823 680687 Bring your sewing/kniLng/crochet. Hemyock WI meets on the first Tuesday of each month Join our friendly group for a chat and a cuppa. www.bhlac.org.uk at 7.30 pm in Forbes Lounge New Members are always Ring Gabbi 680690 or Lynn 680104 for further informa8on. welcome. Phone Lynn on 680104 or Cindy on 681083.

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Good wishes are sent to all who are unwell including Roy Calcraft, people who attend. Please do go along and enjoy what is always Wendy Baldwin, Daphne Shepherd, Stephen Major, Margaret a very special occasion. At the beginning of May we have Parish The Blackdown Healthy Living & Activity Centre – What’s on Ackland, Vivian Trickey, Doreen Salter, Claire Bridewell and Council elections which hopefully will be far more straightforward Barbara Offord. We also remember Bob, Ann, Margaret, Johanna than recent activities at Westminster. And finally thanks to Iris Cameo Mondays and Thursdays most weeks of the year. Day care, activities and lunch for older people. and Erika. On a personal note I would like to thank the many who Hesselden for the following: Club Contact Tracy Howe for details on 01823 680687 are offering prayer for me and for the beautiful cards and flowers I Stay & Play Every Thursday 1.30 – 3pm, a drop-in stay & play session for parents, babies and toddlers. Art & have received in recent weeks. A friendly word when someone’s down, a comfort when there’s doubt craft, messy & sensory play, music & stories run by Peta Dayus-Jones (01823 680687) Hub A helping hand along the way, and that’s what love’s about Phoenix On the first Tuesday of every month 10am –12pm, an informal, drop-in session for carers run by It seems like only yesterday I was on a small committee eager to set A little laughter in life’s storms with time to share a smile, Group Diana Cooper (01823 680175) up a twinning association. What a success it has become. The end of To show someone the road ahead grows smoother with each mile. Brightside On the first Friday of the month, a day of activities, entertainment and good food for people who May will see another visit from our French friends and we wish all To offer hope when times are hard and watch the sun come out want to get out and about. Contact Janet Elworthy for information and to book on 01823 680687 involved an enjoyable weekend. To show the world you really care, and that’s what loves about. Memory On the second Tuesday of every month, company, gentle activities and lunch for anyone affected Cafe by memory loss. Contact Janet Morison for information or to book on 01823 680687 Some time ago a villager gave me a list of bloopers made in church May your Springtime be full of joy and love. notices. The following may cause a giggle: Monday Watercolour Art 1.30 - 3pm Sally Clark Call 01823 680687 for Janice (Your news is always welcome at jbawler1947@hotmail .co.uk) Yoga (2 classes) 4.30 - 7.45pm Julia Baldock further information “Don’t let worry kill you off, let the church help.” Tuesday Keep Fit (over 60) 10 - 11am Pauline Marchmont and details of our Pilates (2 classes) 5.45 - 8pm Harriet Tubbs classes or visit our URGENT APPEAL Wednesday Tai Chi 10 - 11pm Alice Ringrose new website “Potluck supper Sunday at 5pm. Prayer and Medication to follow.” www.bhlac.org.uk Pilates (2 classes) 6 - 8.15pm Harriet Tubbs An urgent appeal has been received from Christian Response to Friday Yoga 9.30 - 10.30am Steph Leitner “The ladies of the church have cast off clothing off every kind. Eastern Europe (cr2ee). Complementary Acupuncture Aromatherapy, Alexander Technique, Beauty Therapy, Chiropractic, Clinical They may be seen in the basement on Friday afternoon.” Therapies Hypnosis, Counselling, Foot Care, Herbal Medicine, Homeopathy, Massage, Osteopathy, Following the charity's Christmas Shoebox delivery to Moldova it Reflexology, TCM. Please contact therapists direct to book appointments. “Ladies, don’t forget the jumble sale. It’s a chance to get rid of those became even more apparent just how bad the poverty had become things not worth keeping around the house. Bring your husbands.” with some families not having enough wood for a fire or food for their table. Families do not have sufficient clothing to send their You can find the BHLAC at Riverside, Lower Millhayes, Hemyock, EX15 3SH April will bring us amongst other things the Gardeners Spring Show, children to school, equipment is needed for the disabled, sponsors always a delight, Easter services with beautifully decorated churches, are needed for the desperately needed soup kitchens. Cr2ee intend Around Hemyock April - May2019 a fundraising evening for Bliss and a service at the parish church to to send a truck of humanitarian goods to Moldova in a few weeks. celebrate St Georges Day. It has been said that this is a service for hanks to the beautiful but unseasonal weather a few weeks Many will have been saddened on hearing of the death of Brian just the Scout Group and Brownies which is wrong. Whilst it is a If you can help with any of the above or good quality secondhand ago with the warmest February since records began, our Wheaton, Irene Dearsley, Sally Woodman and Kenneth Cox - we special time for them it is also a time for everyone to come and bedding (NO pillows) please leave in the back porch of 4 South garden, like many others, is giving us a glorious display of send love and condolences to their families and loved ones. celebrate England’s Patron Saint - and to give thanks for the View asap or contact David on 07773579809 who may be able to T arrange collection. numerous flowers including daffodils, crocus, anemones, primroses The family of Brian have sent the following: work done by leaders of the groups and encourage all the young and tulips. Roses and pinks are amongst those that are starting to peek through, whilst the bird table is attracting sparrows, collared Mr Brian Wheaton was born in Mere, near Glastonbury on 8th August doves, starlings, blackbirds, tits, a wren and a robin. As I write no 1939. He married Margaret Dunn on 4th August 1962 at Hemyock Beast from the East as last year! (Well, I wrote that too soon as Storm Parish Church. They had 56 happy years as “husband and wife”. Brian The Violet Chapman Trust There are many examples that we could give of the patients Gareth hit us!) and Margaret’s son Kevin was born in 1964 but sadly passed away 2 we have helped recently and would cite one that required years later. Hence their fundraising for Vranch House, (Exeter), in The Violet Chapman Charity (Charity registration their bathroom to be modernised to enable them to Glancing through the last issue of the Pump it seems that March will memory of Kevin. Their fundraising efforts continued and in later number 299996) was established in 1986 after Mrs Violet continue to live at home; another patient who needed a have been a busy month. Apart from all the clubs and organisations years, Brian and Margaret were often seen at Hemyock Market Chapman, who was a patient of the Blackdown Practice, chair that would help them in getting in and out without who meet regularly throughout the year we will have had Mothering fundraising for Blackdown Support Group. Since the deterioration gave a substantial gift to the doctors, which was intended assistance. Another example is a patient who had severe Sunday, a Pancake service, Lent frugal lunches, coffee mornings at of their health, both benefited from the support of the Blackdown to provide patients with services and help that were not back pain and a grant was given for them to have remedial the Baptist Chapel, charity/coffee shop, concert, dance, auction of Support Group. Brian looked forward to their holidays to the available under the NHS. massage. promises, ceilidh and the repair café... I hope no one says there is Isles of Scilly and the couple were regulars with Redwoods coach If you feel the Trust can help you we would suggest you nothing to do here. trips. Family and friends often joked; you The original Trustees were Dr Jonathan Meads, Mrs talk to your GP or any person who gives you support needed to make an appointment to visit, as Chapman and Sir Christopher who, at that time, was “It seems like only yesterday I and submit an Application form which can be found Hemyock Baptist Church tell us “We’ve been they would be “out and about”, at various senior partner with Ashfords Solicitors and one time was on a small committee eager president online or pick one up from any of the Blackdown Practice busy refurbishing our kitchen facilities so that functions or away on holiday. They had a to set up a twinning association. of the Law Society. The Trustees were, at this time, all surgeries. The Trustees are only too happy to consider we can cater (pardon the pun) for anything! large circle of friends. Brian enjoyed playing What a success it has become. volunteers not drawing any salary or expenses, and this any applications. Alternatively for more details please This will make it easier for us to serve food skittles for Wellington league. They also The end of May will see another remains the case to date. contact the secretary, Mrs Judy Barton on 01823 680975 or at our regular monthly ‘King’s Breakfast’ enjoyed attending dances, including Country visit from our French friends” [email protected]. meetings and at Messy Church (next event and Western. The Trust has discretion to give grants for medical Friday 26th April 4-6pm). It also gives us equipment and treatments as well as giving financial The Trustees are proud of the speed with which they are the opportunity to arrange the occasional lunchtime event and we’re For the past few years, Brian’s health had deteriorated. With support assistance to patients of the Blackdown Practice for able to help patients and in many cases are able to provide delighted that on Saturday 8th June we’ll be hosting a hot-fork lunch of carers, he remained in his own home for as long as possible. A numerous purposes. financial assistance within two weeks. for the village and welcoming Laurie Burn as our guest speaker. Laurie difficult decision was made; Brian required 24 hour care as he was is a keen wildlife photographer and will entertain us with his wonderful no longer safe at home. He spent his last few months at Culm Valley All grants are given for the physical and mental wellbeing The current Trustees are Mrs Shirley Wyatt (Chairman), images and insights about local birdlife. Laurie’s other passion is music Care Centre (Cullompton). After a short illness, Brian passed away of the patients, and many will gain support by the help Mr Stephen Walker (Legal representative - Ashfords), and he makes bespoke acoustic guitars by hand in his workshop – so in hospital, with family beside him. Brian will be greatly missed by the Trust gives in supplying counselling where the NHS is Mrs Judy Barton (Secretary), Dr Susan Brocklesby, Mrs we’ll see if he’ll bring one along and share a tune or two with us as well! all that knew him. Margaret and family would like to thank all who unable to supply. Doreen Pike and Mr Tom Baker. Look out for more information on the HBC noticeboard and website – attended Brian’s funeral. Also thanks to those who have sent cards, tickets available soon...” messages or visited Margaret. COULD WE HELP YOU?

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What's On April 2019 What's On May 2019

Mon 1 "Mature Movers", 11.00-12.00 Garages (Over 50s) Wed 1 BSG Lunch Club CR 12.30 Parish Council FL 19.30 Tue 2 Phoenix Carers BHLC 10-12 WI FL 19.30 Thu 2 Taunton FM District And Parish Elections Bl’down, Play & Stay BHLC 13.30-15.00 Mother's Union CR 14.30 Mobile Library Wed 3 BSG Lunch Club FL 12.30 Parish Council FL 19.30 Fri 3 Brightside, BHLAC Ballroom Dancing PH Thu 4 Taunton Farmers’ Market Lent Lunch CR 12.30 Mobile Library Bl’down, Play & Stay BHLC 13.30 Sat 4 Ch’ford, Well'ton FM's St Mary’s Charity & Coffee Shop CR 10.00-12.00 Fri 5 Brightside, BHLAC Local Schools’ Term ends Scouts Easter Bingo PH Sat 6 Ch’ford, Well'ton FM's Charity & Coffee Shop CR 10.00-12.00 Gardeners’ Spring Show PH 14.00 Charity Dance and Auction Sun 5 Mon 6 Bank Holiday Sun 7 Tue 7 Phoenix Carers BHLC 10-12 WI FL 19.30 Mon 8 "Mature Movers", 11.00-12.00 Garages (Over 50s) Young Farmers FL 19.30 Wed 8 Empty Spaces 16 Castle Park 14.30-16.00 Gardeners’ Meeting PH 19.30 Tue 9 Memory Café BHLC 10.30 St Mary’s Charity & Coffee Shop CR 10.00-12.00 Tuesday Group AGM FL 19.30 Thu 9 Taunton Farmers’ Market Bl’down, Play & Stay BHLC 13.30-15.00 Wed 10 Empty Spaces 16 Castle Park 14.30-16.00 Gardeners’ Meeting PH 19.30 Fri 10 Thu 11 Taunton Farmers’ Market Lent Lunch CR 12.30 History Group CR 19.30 Sat 11 C’mpton & Yarcombe FM’s “Vass” 50’s Social Evening Fri 12 Blood Donors PH Sat 13 C’mpton & Yarcombe FM’s Taunton Vale Easter Bingo PH Sun 12 Mon 13 "Mature Movers", 11.00-12.00 Garages (Over 50s) Young Farmers FL 19.30 Sun 14 Palm Sunday Tue 14 Pump Deadline Memory Café BHLC 10.30 St Mary’s Charity & Coffee Shop CR 10.00-12.00 Mon 15 "Mature Movers", 11.00-12.00 Garages (Over 50s) Young Farmers FL 19.30 Wed 15 Tuesday Group Outing To Poole Acorns FL 14.30 Tue 16 Thu 16 Honiton & Taunton Farmers’ Market Summer Lunch CR 12.30 Bl’down, Play & Stay BHLC 13.30-15.00 History Group CR 19.30 Wed 17 Acorns FL 14.30 Young Farmers’ Easter Bingo PH Fri 17 "Barnacle Buoys" Concert SM 19.30 Thu 18 Honiton & Taunton Farmers’ Market History Group CR 19.30 Sat 18 Hemyock & Wellington Farmers' Markets Mobile Library Fri 19 Good Friday Sat 20 Hemyock & Wellington Farmers' Markets Mobile Library Sun 19 Mon 20 "Mature Movers", 11.00-12.00 Garages (Over 50s) Sun 21 Easter Sunday Tue 21 Mon 22 Bank Holiday Wed 22 Tue 23 St George's Day Local Schools' Summer Term Begins St Mary’s Charity & Coffee Shop CR 10.00-12.00 Thu 23 Taunton Farmers’ Market Bl’down, Play & Stay BHLC 13.30-15.00 Acorns Outing - Roadford Lake & Padstow Wed 24 Crafternoon 10 Lower Millhayes 14.00-16.00 Fri 24 Thu 25 Taunton Farmers’ Market Bl’down, Play & Stay BHLC 13.30 Acorns Visit - Oakham Treasures Bristol Sat 25 Uffculme Farmers’ Market Repair Café PH 10-12 Fri 26 FOSM Cheese & Wine Evening CR 19.30 Sat 27 Uffculme Farmers’ Market Defibrillator Training Sun 26 Mon 27 Bank Holiday Local Schools' Half Term to May 31st Sun 28 Tue 28 St Mary’s Charity & Coffee Shop CR 10.00-12.00 Mon 29 "Mature Movers", 11.00-12.00 Garages (Over 50s) Wed 29 Crafternoon 10 Lower Millhayes 14.00-16.00 Tue 30 Thu 30 Ascension Day Taunton Farmers’ Markets Mobile Library Bl’down, Play & Stay BHLC 13.30-15.00 Fri 31 PH – Parish Hall FL – Forbes Lounge CR – Church Rooms RS – Riverside Parish Hall Forbes Lounge Elsewhere Forthcoming Events BC – Baptist Church Mon 9.45-12.45 Short Mat 10-12 Art Pre-School (Primary Sch PS) / Arthritis Group Mature SM – St Mary’s Jun 09 Whit Sunday 1.30-3.30 Badminton 7.45-9.30 YFC every 2nd and 4th Movers (Over 50’s) (GS) 11.00-12 md SA – St Andrew’s 15 Market and School Summer Fete ASC – All Saint’s Church 16 Fathers’ Day Tue 1.15-3.15 Baby & Toddler 7.15-9.45 WI every 1st Pre-School (PS) / Brownies (CR) / CPH – Clayhidon Parish Hall 21 Longest Day 7.30-9.30 Badminton 7.30-9.30 Tuesday Club every 2nd Blackdown Total Fitness (GS) BHLC – Blackdown 20 Summer Lunch, CR, 12.30 Healthy Living Wed 7.30-9.30 Gardeners Club 12-2 BSG Luncheon Club every 1st Pre-School (PS) / Cub Scouts (CR) / Chapel Café (BC) / Centre, Millhayes Jul 13 Church Summer Fete every 2nd 2.30 Acorns every 3rd Blackdown Total Fitness (GS) / 20 Hemyock Market 7.30-9.30 Parish Council every 1st Primary School Coffee Morning 1st week 25 Local Schools’ End of term If you wish to give people an early notice of your events by getting it in the “Forthcoming Events”, please notify Sue Lambert: 680664 Thu 1.45-4.45 Short Mat Pre-School (PS) / St Mary’s Choir (SM) / Walk & Talk Aug 26 Bank Holiday or [email protected] by the “Pump” deadline date (this may (VH) / Bell Ringing (SM) / Clayhidon Friends 2nd / stop too many clashes of dates!). Hemyock History & Archiving 3rd (CR) / Clayhidon Sep 07 Autumn Show, PH History Group 3rd / Bl’down Stay & Play(BHLAC) Parish Pump Deadline Oct 05 Scout Annual Sale June – July issue: 14th May Fri 6.45-9.45 Short Mat Pre-School (PS) / Seekers (BC) / Scouts (GS) / Teen 23 - 26 VASS Show Editor: James Winrow (Fri before Market ONLY) Scene (BC) [email protected] Dec 14 Hemyock Market 07763 855414 Sat 10-12 Market every 3rd Commercial advertising: [email protected]

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Valley Arts AGM Hemyock Tennis Club Times of Mobile Library he AGM is on he project to resurface the courts, and install new floodlights Coaching: Dan Sizer, our club coach, offers coaching for juniors as (See “What’s On” for dates) Friday 29th is now complete, although we will have to wait until later on follows, on Thursday afternoons, the first session is free, further March 7-8pm in either late March or April for the court surface to be finally sessions payable to Dan. Thursday (once a month, Week 4) T T in the Cornhill Room at painted. Our thanks to our contractors, Chiltern, and also Luminance Reds (under 8’s) from 4.15 – 5.00 Clayhidon crossroads 1.15 – 1.45pm the Catherine Wheel followed by a meal at 8.00pm, please for the professional way they went about the work, and to Viridor Ambers (under 11’s) from 5.00 – 5.45 Hemyock Parish Hall 1.55 – 3.00 let Gillian know if you would like to come to the meal, all Credits for their assistance in funding the project. Juniors (under 16’s) from 5.45 – 6.45 Lower Millhayes 3.05 – 4.20 welcome. Thank you too to members for their patience whilst the project was in Private coaching may be arranged with Dan directly on 07951828760 Saturdays (once a month, Week 2) There will be a read progress, and the courts out of action, and to Upottery TC for the use of or via email to [email protected]. Website http://www. Hemyock Parish Hall 9.45 – 12.15 through launch their courts during this period. dsctenniscoaching.co.uk. evening of this Also found on: www.devon.gov.uk/libraries year’s Pantomime, On Thursday March 7th, we had a very enjoyable evening with fireworks, We will also be arranging ‘Rusty Racket’ sessions, and adult coaching Sleeping Beauty, in bubbly (strictly seniors only), soup and burgers, sausages etc., to thank sessions for both members and non members. Look out for further Longmead the Forbes Lounge those involved and officially ‘switch on’ the new lights. On Saturday April details, or contact any committee member. on 23rd April at 27th, we will hold an open day from 11.00 am to 2.00 pm. We’d like as The Pavilion is an ideal venue for smaller events needing 7.30 pm. Please many as possible to come along, and we’ll make sure a racket is available CLUB SESSIONS. The club weekly sessions are: outdoor space, birthday parties, christenings, family gatherings come along and see for anyone not owning one, the ball machine will be set up, and there will Thursday: Mixed Club Night from 6.30 pm onwards and of course meetings, the building is licensed to sell alcohol if you would like to be refreshments, bacon butties, (cakes too no doubt), and we are trying Saturday: Mixed Club morning from 10.30 am onwards and has a large screen tv and there are basic kitchen facilities for audition for a part to set up a service speed recorder! It should be a great day out. Sunday: Mixed Club morning (Team Practice) l0.30 am onwards your use. and enjoy some wine Wednesday: A more informal mixed session. 10.30 am onwards and snacks. The Here are some further dates you might like to make a note of: The MUGA (Multi Use Games Area) is also available for hire, production team are Stuart, Zelda and Caroline if anyone There is a WhatsApp group that helps keep members in touch (for why not combine the two and have a football party? Its ideal for 5 April 1st. Membership fees will be due for the 2019/20 season. Fees will is interested in helping behind the scenes, come along on example when weather is changeable or if play can be arranged aside football, netball, hockey, we also have basketball hoops for be £90 Senior, £135 Senior plus partner/spouse, £45 for additional senior 23rd, we always need help with props, costumes, scenery earlier than planned). If you’d like to join, contact the secretary. use, is anyone interested in starting up a new club? in household, £20 Junior, £10 additional sibling. Social member only – etc, just turn up and see what it’s all about, you will be £10. There will be 20% membership discount for the first year for new most welcome. Longmead have changed the locks on the pavilion doors. The toilet Hire charges members. should be accessible anyway, but should you feel you need a pavilion Pavilion - £7.50 per hour Our themed evenings have proved popular, so we are April 25th. AGM at the courts pavilion. 8.00 pm. key, please discuss this with a committee member. We also plan to MUGA - £15.00 per hour holding a 50s Evening on 11th May, we will be recreating Your committee is; change the lock to the courts – probably for a combination lock. an American Diner, with 50s Rock and Roll disco, 50s fun Julie Steed (Chair), Jerry Popham (Treasurer), Bob Hawkes (Secretary), Every effort will be made to keep members promptly appraised of If you wish to book any of these facilities or would like some table quiz and a photo set. Food will be Burgers, Hot Dogs, Rachel Bussell (Welfare Officer), Tim Julier, Suzy Besant, Lucy Tonkin, the changes and combination numbers, so that court access can be more information please contact Karen 01823 681034 or email Fries and Slaw also a variety of homemade puds. There will Phil Cooper. maintained. The Spar shop will hold the key to the other lock. [email protected]. be a bar available serving wine, cider, Otter beer and soft April 27th. Court Open Day. As mentioned above. drinks. It is fancy dress so start growing a quiff and order NON-MEMBERS AND VISITORS. The courts may be booked by you pink ladies/ T bird costumes. Tickets are £10 and will July 7th. Strawberries & Champagne tennis afternoon non-members at the Spar shop in Hemyock. Charges are £8 per hour Letter to Clubs from the Parish Pump be on sale at Hemyock Post Office from 27th April. Other things to look out for are requests for availability for the coming for seniors and £4 per hour for juniors. Tokens for the floodlights are league season and the 2019 league fixtures. Teams this year will be available at £2 for each half hour. I am responsible for the “What’s On” and “Forthcoming Events” If you are interested in being involved in any way please Mens, and Mixed A (Division 3) and Mixed B (Division 5) again playing Bob Hawkes, Secretary 07540 435149 [email protected] or in the Parish Pump. contact Caroline at [email protected] or Sally at in the West Somerset League. We will also try to arrange some club [email protected] [email protected]. competitions this year for members, and will take views on how best to When I put in what’s happening into the “What’s On” I go by the Caroline Pinder (Chairman) do this at the AGM. regular times that you’ve told me. There are occasions when I guess you may not be meeting at the usual time (Bank holidays, Christmas, New Year etc), but I don’t know what your plans are, Acorns so I have to put the usual times in. This means, of course, that HEMYOCK Cricket Club Meetings sometimes things are NOT correct. 2.30pm Forbes Lounge Weds 17 April – What a Performance – Chris I would be grateful if you could give me any information that Aris will affect the details in the Parish Pump by the deadline. It does Swarms of bees wanted for amateur Weds 15 May – Medicinal Herbalist – Helen mean looking 2 months ahead which is not always easy! I hope beekeeper. Please no chimneys or roofs. Kearney this will give the village a more accurate and up-to-date Parish If you have one, please phone Hilary New members always welcome. Pump magazine. on 07967 283444.

Your village Cricket team is urgently looking for new players for the 2019 Season Outings Sue Lambert A pulse is preferred though not a pre-requisite!!! 25 April – Oakham Treasures, Bristol and a Garden Centre Tel. 01823 680664 All ages and abilities are welcome. 23 May – Roadford Lake and Padstow [email protected] Pre-season nets start Tuesday 2nd April at the Recreation Ground – 6pm start. A great opportunity to pit your batting skills against the Bowling Machine. Seats often available. Note from the Editor: If you have an event you want Contact skipper John Hurley on : 07972 744279 or email : [email protected] or just turn up For details contact Joan Fewtrell 680674. listed in the “What’s On” calendar section of the magazine, please also notify Sue using the details above. Don’t assume it will be done automatically if you submit an advert, copy or FACEBOOK.COM/HEMYOCKCRICKETCLUB2018/

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1st Hemyock Scout Group ello, must be Spring, lots of A quick reminder- our fund raising Easter Bingo night is on 5th April in Hemyock Parish Council daffodils and blowing a gale and The Parish Hall, doors open 7.00pm. Eyes down 7.30pm. Leader Matt Hlots of rain outside as I type. Yes will be our Caller and he is good, come along to see him perform! it must be Spring! Business Update April 2019 Parking And finally. This is from Camp Fire Yarn, Rikki. We will take you back to Hemyock Parish Council held its usual monthly meetings in Problems with vehicles parking on pavements around the village The group, all sections are busy with their Spring programmes. I have 1962 when even Rikki was young. We were camping up at Blackborough February & March. A brief summary of the business conducted at have been reported to the council on numerous occasions. Please some news from our splendid leaders. First, Akela for the cubs. She has a with two patrols, one with PL Brian Middleton (known as Bins) and the those meetings is as follows:- don’t park on pavements and ensure that emergency vehicles and pack of thirty members at present with three waiting to join after Easter, other PL Rikki. For supper we were having roast beef. Biscuit tins in large vehicles can pass. when four will go to join the scouts. Their programme includes local those days were actually made of tin and we recycled two for our ovens, Planning knowledge, emergency aid and Our World challenge, which will lead surrounded by an open fire. Ovens were loaded, fires were lit and off we Applications received for:- Elections 2019 to badges for our young people. Twenty six had a weekend of fun at the went for some slow cooking. Brian and his patrol left theirs and went off New Parish councillors are sought for the election on Thursday beginning of March and later this month they will be doing their best at to play in the river. Rikki stayed tending the fire and oven and even his ɬɬ18/01872/FULL. 29 Station Road, Hemyock. Change 2nd May 2019. If you are interested in becoming a parish the District Challenge. Good to see them busy! patrol went off to the river. When supper time came, Brian's beef was of use of former veterinary practice and conversion of councillor please contact any of the parish councillors or cooked to perfection. Alas Rikki had burnt his. Beans on toast for his former workshop to ancillary/incidental residential clerk for more information and download a nomination GSL Andy tells us that last term finished with lazertag in Exeter. patrol. I guess the moral of this story is don't take life and scouting too accommodation. pack from Mid Devon’s website - www.middevon.gov.uk/ A very successful evening. The new term has brought some very, very seriously but make sure you have some fun! ɬɬ19/00038/MOUT. Outline for a mixed-use development of media/346605/20190123townsparishcouncilsnominationpack.pdf. enthusiastic new leaders which helps with the high numbers. High approximately 40 dwellings, 600 sq.m. of B1 employment The forms need to be handed to Mid Devon District Council by 3rd numbers cause some problems with possibly having to limit such Bye for now, space, public open space, access, and associated works, April 2019. things as swimming and camps. The reason being we need a higher Old Rikki following demolition of existing poultry sheds. Culmbridge ratio of leaders to young people for these type of activities. However Farm, Hemyock. Highways nice problems to have- we are a successful group. The older Explorers Devon County Council’s continue apace with ten members. Op Snowdrift went well with shelter ɬɬ19/00146/CLU. Certificate of lawfulness for the existing telephone number for building and feasting on pheasant. They do live well! installation of 4.2kW solar panel array on roof. Orchard members of the public to Lea, Culmstock Road, Hemyock. report any lights that are not Preparations for our trip to Denmark in the summer are well advanced. ɬɬ19/00273/FULL. Change of use of agricultural land to working, pot holes, blocked The plan is to take two minibuses leaving Devon on 20th July, Harwich residential and the erection of a dwelling. North of Burrow drains/gulleys and any other to Hook of Holland, then up to Denmark and the camp site at Kulso. It Hill Farm, Hemyock. road maintenance issues is is a long drive but it is fun. Rikki did it in 1986 towing a caravan which 0345 155 1004. Lines are open at the camp became the leaders meeting centre and stop off for a ɬɬPermission granted noted for:- Do you buy from Suttons Seeds? 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday chinwag! Our scouts will then leave Denmark on 31st July, with a return *NEW CODE ɬɬ18/01951/HOUSE. 12 Hollingarth Way, Hemyock. Erection and 9am to 1pm Saturday. Or to Hemyock on 1st August. Our Danish friendship continues with only Get 35 % off seeds and 10% off other items of a single-storey rear extension and front porch. report the problem online three years to the fiftieth anniversary get together. What fun. from Sutton Seeds while also raising money for Hemyock Scout Group. www.new.devon.gov.uk/ ɬɬ18/01955/CLU. Crumpy Down, Hemyock. Certificate of Just use the offer code GC1001E to get the discount and roadsandtransport/report-a- We are now looking forward to St Georges Day Parade and Service with Hemyock Scout Group will receive a donation for every lawfulness for the existing use of land for the siting of a problem. you on 28th April. We had St George and the dragon with last year. I purchase made. residential caravan with adjoining garden for a period in wonder what will happen this year. You will have to join us to find out My excess of 10 years. Visit www.suttons.co.uk to have a look at the range of Thanks to Councillor Roy Calcraft the missing finger posts at Leigh lips are sealed! We also will be having our AGM on the same day down at items available! ɬɬ18/01729/FULL. Erection of garden office and change of Cross have been replaced. the Garages. This is required by Scout rules and regs and all groups must use of land for the erection of a 2-bay domestic car port. have one. You are very welcome to come along and join us at 12.00 noon. To find out more information about Hemyock Scout Group visit their website hemyock.scoutsites.org.uk Moorhayes, Hemyock. Police Tea, coffee and squash available as well as food from our chuck wagon. 101 - The non-emergency number for Devon and Cornwall Police Finance Textphone 18001 101 for the deaf, hard of hearing or speech Income - included cemetery payments and interest. Expenditure impaired. Always call 999 in an emergency - included room hire, clerk’s pay and expenses, grass cutting, village maintenance, improvements to Blackdown Healthy Living Finally & Activities Centre, cemetery & public toilets water bills, toilet If you would like to get involved or wish to know what is happening Hemyock Singers cleaning, subscriptions, insurance, and tennis court resurfacing. around the parish then please come along to one of the council meetings, normally held on the first Wednesday of the month in the Easter Concert £100 grant awarded to Mid Devon Mobility. Forbes Lounge, Parish Hall. The next meeting will start at 7.30pm on Wednesday 3rd April 2019. Minutes and agenda are displayed on the The Mozart Requiem Hedges web at www.hemyock.org//index.php?topic=parishcouncil and may Many comments have been made to the council about hedges in be found on the two Parish Noticeboards located outside the Spar and around the parish encroaching on to roads. Residents are Shop and in the car park next to the Baptist Church. St Mary’s Church, Hemyock, politely asked to ensure their hedges are kept trimmed. Whilst there th are some restrictions on when hedges may be cut, if there are road Clerk: Mrs Donna Evans, Park Farm, Dunkeswell, Honiton, Devon EX14 4RN April the 13 at 7.30pm safety concerns then under these circumstances those restrictions Tel 01823 680968 Email [email protected] do not apply. All donations to the Beacon Centre

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Mary’sBlackdown Church for a fundraising Support concert Group in aid of the BSG. Despite the Hemyock Bus Timetables inclement weather there was an excellent turnout and the audience enjoyed a varied and uplifting programme of old favourites and less familiar pieces. Particular highlights included the oldest choir member, 92 year old George, reciting an atmospheric excerpt from Under Milk Wood by Dylan Thomas with the low hum of the choir to accompany him. The choir also welcomed BSG Trustee and former choir member David Corden to join them for the last few songs as a guest. Well done Your Communitye have had a busy Needs few months You! here at the Support Group. and huge thanks to David for his singing and all his hard work organising On Friday 22nd February we welcomed over 65 Friends this event. and Volunteers to the annual Blackdown Support Group The Blackdown SupportW Group aims to relieve sickness, loneliness Cream Tea, held this year at Hemyock Parish Hall. ! and isolation by connecting local people in need with local For more information about the work we do please call us in our office at the Blackdown Practice on 01823 681 036, email d-ccg.bsgadmin@nhs. This event is our way of saying a heartfelt thank you to the people who volunteers who can off er them practical support. Those who are net, visit our website at www.blackdownsupportgroup.org.uk or find us help fund our services by donating to us as Friends of the BSG and those on Facebook. suff ering from physicalwho do or so mentalmuch to support ill health, our community who have by working disabilities voluntarily for or learning diffi culties,us as drivers,or who befrienders, are experiencing lunch club helpers, bereavement advocates, mentors and in many other ways. or the eff ects of old age can fi nd themselves cut off in rural areas REG CHARITY 1013514 HERE TO HELP Find us on Facebook like ours, without accessOur volunteers to transport, are “Our support volunteers services are and often social the The Blackdown Support Group is Advice & Support often the first people here for you. We help people of all opportunities. first people to notice when ages in the Blackdown Hills who are Social clubs to notice when someone may be feeling lonely finding life difficult - because they are someone may be or in need of more help and are experiencing physical or mental ill health, disability or the effects of old Transport Someone to talk to The BSG has over 600feeling people lonely orregistered in critical with usin forhelping support. to flag We up age, suffering from loss or simply cover the 200sq milesneed covered of more help by the Blackdownthese issues.” Practice. The struggling to cope. and are critical in services our volunteershelping provide to flag up include:-these issues. We can then support people to remain independent or help them manage or overcome difficulties before their Please help us to help others situation deteriorates. byThe becoming trustees, a Volunteer or friends by and volunteers of the Blackdown Support Group suppor�ng our work as a • Driving – to appointments, shopping trips, social and well- Friendwere sad to bid farewell to our Co-ordinator, Barbara Starkiss, at the Many people in our community already look out for their neighbours 01823 681 036  being events, generally enabling greater independence [email protected] and friends. If you would like to do more for your local community end of 2017 when she elected to takeupport early retirement. www.blackdownsupportgroup.org.uk S  • Befriending - visiting those who may be unable to leave their own home or have limited social contact with other people, Barbara came to the BSG in October 2003 having previously been relieving feelings of loneliness and isolation Chief Offi cer of Age Concern, Tiverton and District for over 10 years. She was also a trustee of Action East Devon for 13 years, and Chair of • Social events - lunch clubs, coff ee mornings, carers groups, that organisation from April 2015 to October 2016. providing opportunities to meet friends and enjoy a home cooked nutritious meal Barbara brought with her a wealth of experience in the voluntary • Mentoring - trained volunteers provide a structured support sector, together with an enviable contacts list, and her experience and programme for those who are struggling to re-integrate back dedication were quickly recognised by all who worked with her. Her into the community, perhaps after bereavement, an accident forthright manner, and often direct approach led her to be respected or long period of ill health as a strong voluntary activist by those statutory bodies with whom she negotiatedEmpty Spaces - Bereavement Support on our behalf. • Advocacy – providing support with fi lling in forms and One to one or group sessions via the Blackdown Support Group paperwork to ensure people have access to the services or No one can prepare you for the empty space left after a bereavement: with support from us then please get in touch. As demand for our Above all, Barbara was held in high esteem by the members of BURLESCOMBE the - TIVERTON Via Holcombe Rogus, Huntsham REDWOODS 697 fi nancial supportservices they continues need to increase we are always delighted to welcome new BlackdownThe long days and nights Practice, with whom we work closely, and by those Friday in need only (Except Public Holidays) volunteers. In the coming months we hope to establish regular volunteer whoThe empty house rely on our services. • We also off er short-termmeetings which wheelchair will help new or loans prospective and volunteers a disabled find out more HEMYOCK, Lower Millhayes 0910 TIVERTON, Bus Station Stand 6 1315 Feeling out of control HEMYOCK, Square 0912 TIVERTON, Carew Road 1321 access vehicle.about what we do as well as enabling existing volunteers to get to know CULMSTOCK, All Saints Church 0920 CHETTISCOMBE, Post Box 1323 Being alone CULMSTOCK, Millmoor 0922 CHEVITHORNE, Church 1325 and support each other. At the start of 2018 Barbara is somewhere on the other side ofBURLESCOMBE, the Ayshford Arms 0930 UPLOWMAN, Bus Shelter 1332 The strength needed to go out by yourself WESTLEIGH, Shelter 0934 STAGG MILL, Cross 1337 world, furthering her enjoyment of travel, and we send her loveHOLCOMBE and ROGUS, Prince of Wales 0942 HUNTSHAM, Post Office 1342 If you’d like to fi nd Weout held more volunteer please training get at inthe touch,Healthy Livingwhether Centre atyou the end of New decisions to be made HOLCOMBE ROGUS, Whitebrook Terrace 0944 HOCKFORD WATERS 1348 March for our drivers, topics included how to safely and sensitively best wishes for the future. HOCKWORTHY, Phone Box 0950 STAPLE CROSS, Inn 1350 would like to help as a volunteer or you may know someone who Sharing these small issues with others helps you to focus on yourself. We host an STAPLE CROSS, Inn 0952 HOCKWORTHY, Phone Box 1352 assist community transport passengers with various needs including informal monthly session of listening and sharing for those who have experienced HOCKFORD WATERS 0954 HOLCOMBE ROGUS, Whitebrook Terrace 1358 needs help, who is alone, feeling isolated or struggling to care for a HUNTSHAM, Post Office 1000 HOLCOMBE ROGUS, Prince of Wales 1400 memory problems, sensory impairment, mental health problems and Thethe loss of a loved one. T BSG are delightedhe meeting takes place to welcomeat 16 Castle Park Elizabethin Hemyock on McNabb, who hasSTAGG joined MILL, Cross 1005 WESTLEIGH, Shelter 1408 loved one. Either waymobility we’d issues. love Thanks to hear to Tim from Lamerton you. of Devon Access to Services for the second Wednesday of each month, 2.30-4.00pm. Our volunteer can also UPLOWMAN, Bus Shelter 1010 BURLESCOMBE, Ayshford Arms 1412 thearrange to speak to you privately if you prefer. team as our new Co-ordinator. CHEVITHORNE, Church 1017 CULMSTOCK, Millmoor 1420 delivering the course for us. CHETTISCOMBE, Post Box 1020 CULMSTOCK, All Saints Church 1422 Please contact the BSG office in confidence on 01823 681 036 for more TIVERTON, Carew Road 1022 HEMYOCK, Square 1430 Contact Elizabeth McNabb information. TIVERTON, Bus Station 1028 HEMYOCK, Lower Millhayes 1432 On Friday March 15th we welcomed the Avon and Somerset Elizabeth is keen to ‘get out there’ and meet those involved with the This service is financially supported by Devon County Council Constabulary Male Voice Choir and flautist Michelle Krawiec to St 01823 681 036 BSG; be they friends, volunteers or clients, so you can look forward to [email protected] meeting her soon. She is also keen to explore collaborative working 39 www.blackdownsupportgroup.org.uk with other groups within the Blackdown Hills.

If you’d like to fi nd out more about the BSG, the services we offer or volunteering opportunities, please get in touch. Ladies Evening Fashion Show with local models Contact Elizabeth McNabb. Selling lots of pre-loved clothes to buy at bargain prices 01823 681 036 [email protected] Fund raising for Paul Moralee’s GB Snowboard Fund www.blackdownsupportgroup.org.uk.

Village Hall Thursday 22nd February 7.30pm Wine and so drinks available and Ra le Price £4 to include the  rst drink Any donations of clothes Contact Elaine Moralee for tickets gratefully 01823680119 or 07775760977 received

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Cancer Research UK n Saturday 9th March, we held our annual ‘Big Breakfast’ St Andrew’s event at Clayhidon Village Hall to raise funds for Cancer OResearch UK. We started at 9am and continued until 1pm. About 10am the hall was crowded and people were enjoying their food Clayhidon and the happy atmosphere of the occasion once more. Our thanks must go to Nicola Bendle and Caroline Bendle who did the majority of the cooking of bacon, sausage, tomatoes, beans, eggs, and This issue: hash browns. We were also grateful to Grace and Lydia, two younger new people to the team, who were so willing to do the toast and marmalade. ɬɬBig Breakfast Event There was a raffle table with many varied prizes for the winners to ɬɬClimbing Mont Blanc choose. During this time, a purse was found and we guess that someone left it on the table by accident. If the owner would like to contact me it ɬɬPost Impressionism will be returned otherwise the money it contains will be added to the amount we have raised. At present we have £1180 to donate to Cancer ɬɬNew Parish Website Research but late donations are always acceptable. Thank you to all the vigorous helpers and servers. Most of all, thank you ɬɬBowjangles Gig to all of you who came and supported once more, this very worthwhile and important charity. May good health go with you. P. Reynolds

St. Andrew’s Church News Spring & Easter Services at his has been our quieter season of the year following the St Andrew’s Church,Clayhidon excitement of the Christmas period. For the farmers in the Vestry Meeting Clayhidon Friends – February congregation and for the children there was the delight of Mothering Sunday March 31st, at 10.00am T Plough Sunday, an occasion which few churches think to celebrate. he APCM and Vestry Meeting will be held on 23rd April at Climbing Mont Blanc from Chamonix A chance to show how special our mothers are - posies will be There was also the opportunity to join with Rosemary Lane Chapel for given to them. Do stay for a drink and a chat 7.30pm in the church room. All are welcome, and those on espite it being Valentine’s Day, we abandoned our Partners a welcome joint service in the parish. ------the electoral roll are entitled to vote. and came along to Clayhidon Parish Hall for a very T th Lent has commenced and weekly meetings are taking place on Tuesday Palm Sunday, April 14 , at St. Mary’s The church’s electoral roll is being completely rebuilt. interesting and stimulating Talk on Climbing from Jason D or Wednesday evening. Do feel free to come and join us. If you phone Hemyock - 10.30am Andrews, Lesley’s son. Mont Blanc is the highest mountain in the If you wish to be on the new roll application forms are available in the churchwarden at 680561, he will be able to tell you at which home Procession through the village, and Blessing of the palms Alps, in a range of Mountains known as the Graian Alps with its church, or contact Brenda Persey (680428) or one of the churchwardens and which evening for that week. The Palm Sunday service will be at ___------highest peak named Augille Needle between France and Italy. before Monday 8th April. St Mary’s Hemyock at 10.30 with a Palm Sunday procession. During Holy Week we will be holding a service at 7pm on Wednesday for Night Complete with pieces of equipment, which we passed around and Join us to celebrate New Life Prayer and meditation. The service for GOOD FRIDAY will start at 12.00 were amazed how much ‘sensible’ and serious climbers carry on at Hemyock Church, with reflections, prayer, readings and music. On their backs, and beautiful slides of the views. We especially found St Andrew's Flower Rota EASTER SUNDAY, Clayhidon will welcome everyone from all churches the supremely star lit sky reflected onto a Lake spectacular at to the special Sunrise Service at 7.00 am in the field at the top of Grays aster flowers for this year can be arranged on Saturday April Mille Rouge. One on of the photographs they had lit their tent

Lane. (There will be breakfast available in Hemyock afterwards.) There 20th at 10.30am. All welcome, whatever yellow shrubs are in from within, making that part of the moonlit scene like a green will be a Family Worship Communion service in church at 10.00. Our your garden may we use some please? phosphorous bubble. E traditional Rogation Sunday service will be at 3pm on 12 May. This is a delightful occasion which all the children enjoy as we progress from I will get the flowers, yellow and white only. Jason explained “Jason and his friends climb in the church, through the Half Moon, round to the field and the Rectory to us the dangers th April a threesome all roped together. before returning to the church, singing hymns and listening to prayers Rogation Sunday, May 12 at 3pm of Climbing. Over Outdoor service 28th Brenda Persey and Ruth Smith If one falls over the ridge, the as we journey. 30,000 people A time to celebrate God's goodness all around us as we next one must quickly go to the May attempt it yearly, The Annual Parochial Church Meeting will be on Tuesday, 23 April at walk around outside to give thanks opposite side to counteract the 5th Brenda Persey and Ruth Smith which can have 200 7.30 in the Church Room. We do hope you can come to this meeting to Refreshments afterwards weight. Thus stabilising the 12th Heather Drew and Margaret Prettejohn people a day going hear the latest information about the church and to vote in any topics Open-Air Service June 16th at 3pm group.” 19th As above up and down. There that concern the church. To be held at Fields Farm 26th Lucy Ball and Alison Weekes are 1400 deaths a

We welcome new families to our parish including those at Hydon Firs year, mostly from inexperienced climbers and people who go Gung- Barbeque afterwards - even a swim in the pool June and the Old Rectory and look forward to meeting them. If there are any Ho, disregarding the power of the Mountain. Jason and his friends 2ⁿd Lucy Ball and Alison Weekes. who are ill at present, we send our very best wishes to you for a speedy climb in a threesome all roped together. If one falls over the ridge, recovery. the next one must quickly go to the opposite side to counteract the If there is anyone in the Parish who is interested in helping with weight. Thus stabilising the group. Each day of Climbing must be With Spring fast approaching we can all enjoy the beauty of our church flowers please contact Nicola Bendle on 680541. proceeded by careful checking over the equipment and with a plan countryside and reflect upon how fortunate we are to live in this part of in mind. God’s paradise. P. Reynolds, PCC Jason and his Climbing Buddies John and Ben practice in either the Lakes or the mountains in Scotland. Each works to their own strength, which compliments each other. Ben Nevis is very good for “White Out” conditions. This is when a thick mist or blizzard happens

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and you cannot distinguish where the sky begins and the snow Clayhidon Friends – March – Harold B. Clayhidon News folk and country ballads and vintage music from the 1940’s coloured mountain drops off. Harrison and the Post Impressionist Art and 1950’s. New Look For Parish Website He is always amazed at how poorly equipped people, will attempt Movement Ryan has received over 20 nominations in Atlantic Canada, three Clayhidon’s parish website is being revamped, with a new volunteer their climb. Inadequately dressed, very little equipment and carrying Album of the Year awards in Nova Scotia, has written, produced and editor and a new look. Lucy Tonkin is taking over from Gareth their sandwiches in a plastic carrier bag. The worst place to stop is published music in Nashville. He has performed musical tribute At the March Meeting of the Clayhidon Ladies Group, Peter Weekes, who started it eight years ago. on a Crevasse. This can move at any time and expose deep holes. shows to Hank Williams Sr. as well as Merle Travis, Merle Haggard, Fisher, a family and military Historian and member of Clayhidon Jason once found a couple seated and eating their sandwiches. He and Johnny Cash. He is brought to Clayhidon courtesy of Devon’s Local History Group spoke on Harold B. Harrison and the Post Thanks to a £500 grant from the Blackdown Hills AONB and Mid explained the dangers and they moved along swiftly. He often gets rural touring agency, Villages in Action. His next gigs after Clayhidon Impressionist Art Movement with illustrative slides. Devon District Council, www.clayhidon.org.uk is being professionally inane questions from people passing them such as “Where is the Car are Munich and Berlin, redesigned and rebuilt. The new site, which should be online by early Park?” or “How far is it to the top?” He has found many times that The Camden Group of Artists came from London and visited April, will incorporate Facebook and Instagram. people don’t want to listen to experienced advice and he has to let The show starts at 7.30 pm (doors open 7.00). Tickets are £10 for Clayhidon over a 15 year period (1909 to 1925) making local them go on with a Prayer! However, when some organised parties Adults, £8 for under 16 and £25 for family. Supper £5 if booked in landscapes the subject of their paintings. They were the guests of “We want it to be more “Local people will be able have met Jason and Co camping along the popular Laque Blanc, they advance. Available from Caroline Bendle on 01823 681047 or by Harold B. Harrison owner of Appleshayes Farm, Clayhidon. interactive,” said Lucy, who to add their comments have shared their fresher foods, such as roast chicken with them. emailing [email protected] or from villagesinaction.co.uk Harrison, a Liverpool merchant’s son, amateur artist and writer, lives in Garlandhayes. “Local and upload stories and See more on www.facebook.com/iryancook/ trained as an architect but worked on the family ranch in Argentina. people will be able to add their pictures” There is a Cable Car that will take you up to a Viewing Platform, He returned to London in 1896 to become a mature student at the comments and upload stories “Cosmic Arret” and Guides for Beginners. You can take the ladders Stan and Ollie Slade School of Art where he befriended Spencer Gore and met and pictures, and we hope the social media links will allow many down. Because of the popularity of Mont Blanc the French are very Film night at Clayhidon Parish Hall on Saturday 27 April is Stan Robert Bevan and Charles Ginner. more people to see what’s happening in Clayhidon.” good at putting ladders and strong Bolts into the Mountains to assist and Ollie (PG). One critic said this “gentle, sweet film" about the less experienced climbers. Jason carries his own Bolts to which a legendary comics Laurel and Hardie is "a small delight, a warm hug Harrison’s connection with Clayhidon came after the purchase of Gareth and his wife Alison started building the website in March 2011 rope can be safely tied to assist the more difficult parts of a Climb. of a movie with superb, spot-on performances, some big laughs, Appleshayes Farm, Barne Farm, Little Garlandhayes and Lears Farm and have since added a vast amount of material. It has been backed In the UK there are and genuinely touching moments". Starring Steve Coogan and John (Churchstanton). Known as the “Squire” and owning 300 acres and 7 financially by Clayhidon Parish Council and hosts all the council’s “We were enthralled by Jason’s many boundaries C.Reilly. trout ponds, he was a local parish councillor, served on the Board of agendas and minutes. enthusiasm and passion for due to Health & Guardians (administering the Wellington Union and its workhouse). his Climbing. Had any of us Safety, but in France As a Clayhidon Parish Councillor and on the St. Andrew’s Parish “In some years we have had nearly 6,000 visitors – amazing, given the been inspired to follow in his there are not as Church Council he paid for the refurbishment of five old bells and tiny population of the parish,” said Gareth. “We built it using basic footsteps?” many. Practically at the purchase of a sixth one. technology, which has become very restrictive. We have recently the top of one Peak been unable to add photographs and even had to delete archive is a flat area the size of a Football Pitch. It is not extraordinary to see Harrison’s home at Applehayes Farm had an additional wing added to pages. The new-look site, which is being built and hosted by Damon many tents pitched there in the summer. accommodate his artist guests. There they enjoyed rural life, finding Allen, of Bridport Radio, will be a big improvement." peace, fresh air and sunshine in the beautiful green landscape and Near San Gervais is the “Gouter Route” up to a Refuge which can producing several recognisable works from the slides of the local area Lucy can be contacted on 01823 216200 or email lucy.tonkin@ house 300 people, who prefer more comfort than camping gives. by the Ladies in the audience. hotmail.com. People do climb at night with the aid of torches. This might seem foolhardy, but as the night temperature causes the Mountain to The Post freeze, it is actually safer to carve out a footing with frozen snow and “Post Impressionist paintings Impressionism Edinburgh Fringe Winners rock. During the day you have the danger of rocks being dislodged were imaginative with a modern style of Postponed from their original date in February, Bowjangles, the all- from the climbers above and falling on you. The added benefit of personal style, painted quickly painting was a singing, all-dancing comedy string quartet, winners of the 2018 Spirit night climbing are the amazing Stars, brighter than in any tiny on subjects of everyday life, complete contrast of the Edinburgh Fringe , will be performing at Clayhidon Parish Hall Devon hamlet! You can see the moving processions of torches from beauty and interest.” to previous works on Saturday 4 May. afar. before 1860. Prior paintings portrayed religious, historical, mythological and moralistic Their show is called Excalibow. Edinburgh reviewer Frodo Allen said A question was asked about Altitude sickness, which is something accuracy. Having fine brushwork and restrained colours, they were it was “a completely original format for a show that never drags... you have to learn to cope with. Funnily enough Smokers manage carefully illustrated and blended. The cast have an abundance of charisma and chemistry with each it better. On the more used paths it is not uncommon to see bits of other that makes an hour in their company a delight. Each gets a equipment, no longer needed, discarded along with the empty water In contrast the Post Impressionist paintings were imaginative with a chance to shine and to be funny. As collaborative writers, they clearly bottles. Not so long ago on one of the paths a Climber found a Box personal style, painted quickly on subjects of everyday life, beauty understand the importance of character, pacing, and a witty aside…. and opened it and discovered it was from a 1940’s Bi-Plane crash of a and interest. The broken brushwork had solid daubs of paint, were We experience covers of everything from AC/DC to ABBA and quite a wealthy Indian. The passengers and plane had never been found, but completed quickly, capturing the effects of changing light on the few ingenious mash-ups along the way. suddenly, with rock movement this Treasure was discovered. It was subjects. In 1911, sixteen British artists with “New Art” views formed From Vietnam To Berlin, Via Clayhidon taken to the appropriate Authorities and a Reward presented for the an exhibiting society held in Camden Town, London. They agreed Clayhidon Parish Hall welcomes a globetrotting troubadour from “The music throughout the show is a fantastic selection of Climber’s honesty. to paint ordinary subjects, e.g. unhappy couple in a bedsit, woman Canada on Saturday 6 April, whose seven week European tour follows recognisable hits that would be entertaining enough without all the washing her hair in a shabby room and London scenes, markets, tours of Vietnam and Taiwan. other incredible action and comedy going on.” We were enthralled by Jason’s enthusiasm and passion for his the music halls and suburbia. Those invited to Clayhidon found a Climbing. Had any of us been inspired to follow in his footsteps? refreshing contrast to their lives and their works. Mixing classic country music with modern satire, Ryan Cook has Tickets £10 (£8 children, £28 family) from Caroline Bendle on 01823 Maybe in our younger, more athletic years. Apologies to Jason over forged a sound between contemporary folk and dyed-in-the wool 681047 or email [email protected]. Supper £5. Book in any other spelling faux pas which I didn’t check with him! The Great War and the post-war period brought this idyllic time country. With nuances of pop and western swing, Ryan's songbook advance. Licensed bar. www.bowjangles.org/home. Clayhidon Friends are an informal group who meet on the second to an end. Rural poverty, unemployment and social change, the is reminiscent of the early hillbilly and folk pioneers but stays very Thursday in the month at Clayhidon Parish Hall, or on a summer aeroplane, motor car and tractors enveloped Great Britain. However, much in the current landscape. Hall AGM visit out and about. Anyone would be very welcome to join us. the Camden Town Group had captured the romantic landscape of The annual general meeting of Clayhidon Parish Hall Committee is Lynda Ridout Clayhidon and the surrounding areas and had become a landmark in On stage Ryan has toured as a solo performer, opening for Country at 7.30pm on Wednesday April 24. Everyone is welcome. If anyone British artwork. purists like Dwight Yoakam, Rosanne Cash and Travis Tritt. His would like to join the committee or offer their services as a helper By Sylvi Eastick acoustic live show combines thumb-picking guitar styles, original please call Gareth Weekes on 01823 681093.

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News From Rosemary Lane Chapel Hedges pring has well and truly sprung on the hills – February brought Irene Dearsley. Irene was known to many in the village of Clayhidon Parish Council Many comments have been made to the council about hedges around with it plenty of sunshine and the promise of warm weather, Hemyock and surrounding community and will be deeply missed. the parish encroaching on to roads. Residents are politely asked Sand whilst it hasn’t lasted and we are presently enduring A thanksgiving service was held at Rosemary Lane Chapel on to ensure their hedges are kept trimmed. Whilst there are some the wet and windy weather of storm Gareth, it was nonetheless, Saturday 9th February. The tributes offered by family, friends Clayhidon Parish Council held meetings in February & March. restrictions on when hedges may be cut, if there are road safety sufficient to entice my shorts out of storage for an early wearing. and missionary colleagues (Pioneers UK), though speaking about A brief summary of the business conducted at those meetings is as concerns then under these circumstances those restrictions do not The Hills are a wonderful place to witness the changing seasons and different aspects and times in Irene’s life, each shared a common follows:- apply. as each day lengthens, new growth emerges in the hedgerow, and theme – her warmth, love and faithfulness. Geoffrey and the family new life joyfully leaps in the fields. would like to thank all who have expressed their love and support Planning Affordable homes For Clayhidon? at this time. Applications received for: At a recent parish council meeting, Mid Devon District Council As a church, we continue to look through the Gospel of John during (MDDC) Planning Department told the parish council that in order our Sunday morning services. In the month of February, we reached Irene’s thanksgiving service was an opportunity to remember the life ɬɬ19/00186/HOUSE. Rosegarland Barn, Clayhidon. Erection to obtain planning permission for one or two affordable houses in the a remarkable passage in which Jesus says to Martha, ‘I Am the of a faithful servant who embraced the love of Jesus and proclaimed of a two-storey extension (revised scheme). parish, amongst other things, the pc would have to show a housing resurrection and the life’ before giving new life to Lazarus who had it in every aspect of her life. Irene knew Jesus to be the ‘Resurrection ɬɬ19/00274/FULL. Conversion of barn to 2 dwellings, need - that is MDDC would want to know how many people were been dead in the Tomb four days. Not long after this Jesus would and the Life’, just as we mentioned earlier. Irene knew these words extension to stone wall and demolition of 2 agricultural interested, what size of accommodation they needed, what their commence his final journey to Jerusalem – more on that later. to be true, not just because of all that Jesus did in the life of Lazarus buildings. Willtown Farm Buildings, Clayhidon. names and contact details are and are they already on the Devon February also saw the resumption of our Winter Bible Study series (John 11), but through his own death and resurrection. Irene knew, Home Choice list. The Upper Culm Community Land Trust, which looking at the subject of Discipleship: The Essential Ingredients. Irene knows, the ongoing love of the risen, death conquering Son of ɬɬ19/00243/FULL. Harts Bungalow, Clayhidon. Erection of represents affordable housing needs in Hemyock and Clayhidon Having already looked at humility and unity prior to Christmas, we God, Jesus Christ. Indeed, as Easter approaches, we look forward to side extension to dwelling and erection of garage following already has twelve units at Griffin Close in Hemyock and will shortly now turned to our final two ingredients of discipleship: Integrity (2 gathering together on Good Friday to remember the price He paid, demolition of existing. take delivery of eight further units on the development behind Corinthians 8:16-24) and Generosity (Hebrews 10:23-25; Colossians and again on Easter Sunday to confidently proclaim that He, who is ɬɬPermission granted noted for:- Griffin Close. The aim of the trust is to provide affordable housing for 3:16). David Beazley (Sainthill) addressed the former and Philip the resurrection and the life, is Risen. those people with a local connection in the area. Local connection Scoble (Ottery St. Mary) guided us through our final study of the ɬɬ18/01790/HOUSE. Erection of first-floor extension and means either born here, brought up here, working locally, parents series in March. We trust this has been a wonderful opportunity to Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! re-roofing of buildings (Revised Scheme). Crockers Farm, or relatives here etc. Rents would be no more than 80% of the going consider some of these core aspects of our call to follow Jesus. In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope Hemyock. market rate. If you meet these criteria for Clayhidon, and would be through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. ɬɬ18/01791/LBC. Listed Building Consent for erection of interested in affordable housing in Clayhidon then please, initially In early March, Rosemary Lane Chapel hosted a ‘Women’s Get – first-floor extension and re-roofing of buildings (Revised get in touch with the Clayhidon Parish Council by sending an email Together’ – a women’s ministry event headed up by several ladies 1 Peter 1:3 Scheme). Crockers Farm, Hemyock. with your details to [email protected]. from within the fellowship. The theme of their study together centred upon the ‘Fellowship of the Holy Spirit’ – Rachel Edwards Jonathan Hillman – Rosemary Lane Chapel ɬɬRefusal noted for:- Elections 2019 spoke on John 14 and 16 as they addressed this most precious ɬɬ18/00171/FULL. Carlingwark, Clayhidon. Change of use New Parish councillors are sought for the election on Thursday gift and presence in our lives. Sharing in testimony also forms an of agricultural land for the erection of a dwelling with 2nd May 2019. If you are interested in becoming a parish important feature of these get togethers. On this occasion Gill Buff associated garden area and access, formation of ponds and councillor please contact any of the parish councillors or shared her experience of God’s sustaining power during a period in creation of access tracks. clerk for more information and download a nomination which her husband was seriously ill. Gill shared how God had given pack from Mid Devon’s website - www.middevon.gov.uk/ them a word of encouragement (2 Chronicles 20:15-22 – The Battle Rosemary Lane Chapel Finance media/346605/20190123townsparishcouncilsnominationpack.pdf. is not yours, but God’s) prior to entering hospital and subsequently Income – interest, rent, vat reclaim and grants. The forms need to be handed to Mid Devon District Council by 3rd sustaining them with two passages of scripture that spoke on Easter Services Expenditure – lengthsman’s work, website, field rent, clerk’s April 2019. being strengthened (Ephesians 3:16-20) and sharing in His peace expenses. (Philippians 4:6-9). It is hoped that the next event will take place in Good Friday Local Tradespeople May with a warm welcome to anyone wishing to attend. Bible Teaching Meetings Annual Parish Meeting From time to time the parish council employs people to carry The annual parish meeting will be held on Monday 29th April at out tasks on its behalf. These tasks range from repairing a wall, On Sunday 10th March, Rosemary Lane Chapel welcomed Pastor Speaker: David Herring, 7.30pm. improving and repairing footpaths, gates and bridges, clearing Tomasz Chylka (Poland) who spoke about the work of SGA and, in Quantock Ministries ditches, and other general maintenance works. The parish council particular, the work he is involved in, which includes evangelism, Highways is keen to use local tradespeople and to that end if you would be youth work and support for those affected by drug addiction. Chris 3:30pm & 6:30pm Devon County Council’s telephone number for members of the interested in quoting for any such works then please contact the Menzfeld, who represents SGA in the South West and South Wales Tea served during the interval public to report any lights that are not working, pot holes, blocked clerk giving your contact details and the types of work you are and is a resident of Hemyock, then shared a word from scripture. drains/gulleys and any other road maintenance issues is 0345 155 interested in and your details will be held on file. The visit to Rosemary Lane formed only a small part of their Easter Sunday 1004 (Lines are open 8am to 8pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm ‘Mission Focus Meetings’ during the month of March – Tomasz and Saturday). Or report the problem online www.new.devon.gov.uk/ And Finally Chris, having already been to the Isle of White and Southampton, All Age Family Service roadsandtransport/report-a-problem. If you would like to get involved or wish to know what is happening would then head to Cornwall before finishing this series of mission 11:00 am around the parish then please come along to one of the council meetings in South Wales. Police meetings, normally held on the second Monday of every other month Evening Service 101 - The non-emergency number for Devon and Cornwall Police. in the Parish Hall. The next meeting will start at 7.30 pm on Monday At the time of writing, Rosemary Lane Chapel look forward to 6:30pm Textphone 18001 101 for the deaf, hard of hearing or speech 8th April 2019 (a planning meeting will be held at 7.30pm on the second receiving Jano, Chrissie and Mugabo Mulindabigwi on Sunday March impaired. Always call 999 in an emergency. Monday of the alternate month, if necessary). Minutes and agendas are 17th to lead our family service. Whilst presently residing in Exmouth Speaker: Jonathan Hillman displayed on the web at www.clayhidon.org and a schedule of meetings and serving as a Family and Youth worker at Exmouth Chapel, they Parish Lengthsman may be found on the Parish Noticeboards. remain heavily involved in the ongoing mission work in Rwanda – All Welcome! The parish has a trained lengthsman. Please report any problems this includes supporting the orphanages and skills and vocational with ditches/drains to the clerk or a councillor. Clerk: Mrs Donna Evans, Park Farm, Dunkeswell, Honiton, Devon EX14 4RN Tel 01823 training centres.

680968 Email [email protected]. The passing months have also been a time in which we have once more known a deep sadness at the passing of our dear sister in Christ,

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Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – The future Blackdown Hills Repair Café of Rubbish? rainy January day in Hemyock it may have been but that certainly didn’t deter visitors to the sixth Blackdown Hills hen you see rubbish littering our streets and seemingly the Chard recycling centre. Where something seemingly cannot be Repair Café, thus completing the first year of our bi-monthly everywhere else, what do you think? It is either left to recycled, challenge the supplier of this item. I have asked for the A events. The Parish Hall was packed with volunteer repairers blow around and maybe degrade if suitable, collected by Manager in supermarkets and expressed my frustration at excessive W and customers alike and we took in around 120 items during the the Council or picked up by stalwart members of the community, or unwanted packaging on products. morning, of which about 60% were mended or fixed and another such as the good people of Bishopswood. 15% either taken offsite for repair in a proper workshop or details Where there is no meaningful response from the shop or given of where to access required spare parts. But why is it there in the first place? Is it a lack of civic pride, or an organisation, write to their Directors (at their home addresses) to ask absence of guidance from parents? How could we stop it? Should a why they are not doing more to reduce excessive packaging. (Why do Let me give you a couple more statistics. At our launch in March charge be levied on every supposed "disposable" piece of packaging, this? Directors do not like receiving mail as it means that they have 2018, we had 16 volunteer repairers, in January 2019 this figure was to be given to Councils and others collecting these items strewn to do something about the problem. It is not generally worthwhile 28, covering electrical items, clothing and textiles, bikes, computers, around? contacting the Customer Service Department). garden tool repair and knife sharpening, clocks and watches, ceramics, jewellery and small items of furniture. In fact, pretty much Is an old fashioned deposit scheme required whereby the end Seek out new shops and organisations that eschew packaging; there everything! And when we began, there were 3 other Repair Cafes consumer has to pay a refundable charge to the shop or supplier of is a new enterprise in Chard that not only recycles crisp packets but in Devon, now we are 8, plus Wellington, and at least a couple more the purchased item? Should all packaging be fully bio-degradable so also will sell you a variety of "Eco" cleaning and laundry materials. “under starter’s orders”! as to minimise the effect upon the environment? Could packaging be All you have to do is to take a suitable container along to refill. re-purposed to perform another task after coming to the end of its Here is a handful of comments from original use? If you have a particular gripe about packaging, use Social Media to “The Repair Cafe is some of our customers. “The Repair give your cause a platform. After all, I am sure that other people will a treasure trove of Cafe is a treasure trove of practical There are many strands to this discussion and it was vigourously have the same thoughts and feelings about the subject. practical skills” skills”, “I was most impressed, not debated at the last Blackdown Hills Transition Group meeting. just by the service but by the lively However as there are only about a dozen of us Eco Warriors at Join your local group which advances your cause. Come along to our atmosphere”, “Upcycling at its best!”, “Take it along to a Repair present, it is difficult to focus upon what could be done - so here BHTG on Monday 8th April, 7.30pm at the Holman Clavel pub and Café and let them work their magic”, “A village hall packed with is where you could come in. Recycle as much as you can, either at see what we are up to. enthusiastic volunteers with a multiplicity of skills”, and “There’s the roadside or at local recycling areas in shopping carparks, or at Neil Arnold – Tel: 01460 234693 always a lovely warm atmosphere, where I meet old friends & new, have some homemade cake & a cup of tea. What’s not to like?!”

And from one of our repairers: “I use each ‘job’ as a way to engage people in thinking about the repairs being carried out and how to purchase items based on a more repair-centric ideology. The positive The Blackdown Hills On February 27th, Amy Taras and Trevor great gusto - and then heard one of Trevor’s and encouraging atmosphere shows there is huge support in the Lloyd came to sing and play for us again. own compositions, the premiere no less Wednesday Club community for these concepts and people clearly prefer to extend I missed them when they came in October of ‘Come on Home’ which was lovely. We the life of items instead of simply buying new”. irstly, I have to thank Somerset so was very thrilled that they agreed to finished with that great Country and Western Community Foundation for a grant come again. (Amy especially did us a huge number, ‘Jolene’. What a fabulous afternoon! So we at the Blackdown Hills Repair Cafe want to thank everyone of £200 towards our Christmas favour because she was moving house the We are so lucky to have live music and F who has been part of this enterprise – be they volunteer repairers, Lunch. We do pull out all the stops for next day!). I knew I had missed a treat especially lucky when it is as good as that. administrative helpers, loyal customers, Parish Councils and our Christmas Lunch which is free to our before and the duo did not disappoint. Thank you so much, Magazine editors, media contacts, cake makers and anyone else we members, providing sherry, wine, crackers, Amy has a wonderful voice just right for Amy and Trevor. may have missed – for their wonderful support during our first year. turkey with all the trimmings, loads of singing Country and Western and blues We always welcome your comments and suggestions that can be puddings and then tea and mince pies after and she was accompanied throughout by Meetings in April made at www.blackdownhillstransition.net. Our March Repair Café the entertainment. Trevor on guitar April 10th: AGM followed by Bingo will have been and gone by the time you read this so hopefully see And, then, everyone “Amy has a wonderful voice just who sometimes you on Saturday, 25th May at 10am. goes home with a right for singing Country and sang along with April 24th: Sue Weightman talks about the Christmas present. Western and blues and she was her. There were 10 Taunton Food Bank. It is expensive so accompanied throughout by songs in all, some the grant was very Trevor on guitar who sometimes we knew, some Meetings in May Sampford Peverell Historic Vehicle Show welcome. We are sang along with her.” were new to us. The May 8th: The Wellington Monument - its especially grateful programme started history and its future with Emma Jones from he show this year will be on Sunday 11th August at to Jane Kirk who with ‘Walking after the National Trust. Uplowman Village Hall. Once again the charity will be the encouraged me to apply even though we had midnight’, and then included Blondie’s TDevon Freewheelers also known as the Blood Bikes. received a grant last year. I was doubtful ‘Dreaming’ when Trevor changed his guitar All meetings are in Churchinford Village we’d get money two years running but Jane for the delicate sounds of a mandolin, the Hall and start at 2pm for 2.30pm. See you This is an important and well deserving charity which transports said “If you don’t ask, you don’t get” and how Flying Pickets ‘Only you’, ‘Blue Bayou’ and there! blood and transplant organs to the various hospitals in the county right she was! Thank you. ‘Soldiers Coming Home’ which was new to Sally Milnes As always any type of vehicle welcome, no age restrictions, craft/ me and I hope I’ve got the title right. We trade stands too! Our Valentine’s Day Quiz was a great success all knew ‘You are my sunshine’ which has a with 2 tables getting top marks of 40 out of rousing chorus which we all joined in - with For more information and application forms or if you would like to 50. Who knew there were so many things one help out please contact Lindy Astbury ( Secretary ) on 01884 830527 could ask about February 14th? The prizes or [email protected]. were tubes of Love Hearts, of course.

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COLDHARBOUR MILL! the Thatcher, his apprentice Daisy and PAINTING Did you know… Jelly-bean her dog... The Blackdown Hills Trust is looking for local volunteers to help check stock fencing around the grazing units in the Neroche Forest area. These sites are managed by the Blackdown he Working Wool Museum and Mill e are at last on the home straight of Mr and Mrs Mid Devon District Council fund a Hills Trust in the Blackdown Forest for grazing conservation : they are a magnet for rare &butterflies such as Wood White and Duke of Burgundy and an array of plants, insects, birds Shop are open 9.30am-4.30pm S' wheat reed re-thatch. It can be slow going and mammals. The areas are part of a Higher Level Stewardship and are grazed by English throughout the year Tuesday to Sunday loan scheme for homeowners, Longhorn cattle in the summer months. T at this time of year especially on a fairly large and some bank holiday Mondays under steam, W 0000 roof, with short days, rain and snow all playing their part. for essential home repairs along with the Brazier Café, which is run by D ECOR ATING The snow is at least fun, with inappropriate use of a canoe Brazier Coffee Roasters of Wellington. and improvements?* making for an excellent days' sledging, but drier, longer days are greeted with some relief by all of us. Groups and coach parties are welcome for pre-booked fully guided For more information, visit B y Robin Porch visits any day, as are school groups for whom we offer a range of Our next roof is water reed, and although I much prefer www.wrcic.org.uk, call 01823 activity days – see website. Please contact the Mill office (see below) the skill and pace of applying wheat reed, the speedier for info/to make a booking. 461099, or email application of water reed will certainly help me feel like F ree Estimates I'm catching up on time a bit. It is over at Chaffcombe, and [email protected] Dates for your diary: it will be nice to see old friends there. We often share our APRIL lunch with John and Sue, artists and crafts people whose Wed 3rd April 7-9pm: Public presentation: review of 2018 and Your local, not for profit lender working in home and garden is an ever changing, evolving work of art. & Advice plans for 2019 and beyond. In the Fox Gallery (Level 4) of the Mill. It has been a year at least since we were last there, so the partnership with All welcome challenge will be to spot what's new. Daisy met a thatcher Mid Devon District Council Duke of Burgundy and Wood White butterflies, just some of the species your work would help conserve. Image credits Peter Eeles, Butterfly Conservation. from Dartmoor, Adam Hyne, whilst helping her friend sell Mon 22nd April: Easter STEAM DAY. 10.30am-4pm. Guided Quality Work Guaranteed cider at a trade show. Wessex Resolutions CIC What will the volunteer role involve? tours and activities for all the family, including Easter Egg Trail. The role will involve walking the stock fence twice a year during the spring and autumn in the Heatherton Park Studios, Bradford on Tone, grazing compartments to check for any rotten posts or damage to the wire, and reporting Free car park. back to the Trust. There may also be opportunities to get involved in practical conservation The other thatcher was selling gin, and also has a female Taunton, TA4 1EU work, for example clearing conifer re-growth to allow native flora to thrive. apprentice called.....almost unbelievably...Daisy. Let's Tel: 01823 680739 or MAY Full training will be provided for the role, including maps of the sites, appropriate contact hope more women take up the leggett and hooks in case information and information on what to look out for. Sat 11th and Sun 12th May: celebrating the Blackdown Experience we get accused of cloning. 0 7973 839115 and National Mills Weekend, with a Craft Market. Free entry. * Subject to Status Interested? Contact John Greenshields on 01823660764 or Jelly-bean is doing well, and seems to be a clever little dog, [email protected] Mon 27th May: Half-term STEAM DAY. 10.30am-4pm. Guided tours learning fast... always a slight worry having a clever dog as The Blackdown Hills Trust is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England no. 07181053. Registered and activities for all the family. Free car park. Charity no. 1138327. Registered Office: c/o Park Farm, Wellington Somerset TA21 9NP she is bound to outwit us at some point! 5 New! Spring Meadow Walk – over 4000 bulbs planted by local groups and schoolchildren will flower for the first time in April and Professional footcare MANDY'S MOBILE May. Free entry to country park by the millpond. Feb 2019 Marie Curie Helper Service Commercial Advertising HAIRDRESSING The 'SPRING LAMBS' club for under 8s and over 55s runs every South West Region Experienced and Care and support through terminal illness Advertisements are renewed on an annual basis commencing Tuesday 10am-11am. Taking part is FREE – it's a Community FOR ALL YOUR HAIRDRESSING REQUIREMENTS. with the April edition. However, we do accept advertisements Well-being project funded by the People's Postcode Lottery – so Marie Curie Helper Service Making a Referral registered practitioner. Call us to make a referral with each edition, if there is space. The charge will be on a come along and have fun together! Tea/coffee and cake provided. 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