St Luke St Gregory the Great St John the Baptist Newton Poppleford Harpford (BCP) Colaton Raleigh "Normal" Sunday services are unlikely to be happening for some while yet. A Sunday service on 'Zoom' is held at 10.00am each Sunday mainly for the congregations of Mark's 'patch' – the parishes of Newton Poppleford, Harpford, Colaton Raleigh and Tipton St John with Venn Ottery – though anyone with internet access is welcome to join in. Email Mark Ward to receive the link to join in. Easing of Restrictions. We are expecting the next step of easing restrictions on May 17th, but this is subject to the data on infection rates etc. In any event, we will not see anything like 'normal service' until at least midsummer. In addition to the On-line services, we will continue with attended simple said services at 11.00am on Sundays in St Luke's Church with limited numbers Post - Easter brings Ascension Day, Pentecost (Whit Sunday) and Trinity Sunday Of course, services in church will have to follow the safety rules – hand sanitising on entry and exit, social distancing and wearing of face covering. No singing is permitted, so it won't be 'returning to normal' in May. At present, chairs are set out at 2 metre distancing, so there is only space for some 20 people (depending on how many come as couples or family groups). You'll be welcomed if you do come, but please obey any instructions from the steward, and don't be disappointed if there is not enough room to fit you in safely. Colaton Raleigh Church is open for private prayer a couple of mornings a week – Tuesdays from 10.00am to 1.00pm, and Fridays from 2.00pm to 5.00pm – please respect the safety and distancing rules. St Luke's Church website is at www.newtonpopplefordchurch.org.uk
The Vicar is the Reverend Mark Ward on 01395 568390, [email protected] also at www.facebook.com/revmarkward. Please respect the Vicar's day off which is Tuesday. Rector for Otter Vale Mission Community is currently vacant, – contact parish office 01404 812062 St Luke St Gregory the Great St John the Baptist Church Contacts Newton Poppleford Harpford Colaton Raleigh Churchwardens Haylor Lass 568786 Brian Bartlett 568718 Nick Higgins 568074 Jaclynn Baker 567665 John Russell 579986 Alan Hulse 567064 Funerals Admin Sandra Duffin 567665 Hon. Secretary vacancy Jane Bartlett 568718 Susan Tyrrell 568166 Hon Treasurer John Slade 567152 Hendrik Vollers Brian Turnbull 567339 Capt. of Ringers Bob Pearce 568628 David Pester 446043 Safeguarding Jaclynn Baker 567665 Mark Ward 568390 Mark Ward 568390 Prayer Coordinator Audrey Callis 568742 Musical Director Flower team organiser Flower co-ordinator
Ruth Lass 568786 Lorraine Frost 567521 Gill Townshend 567460 Holy Baptism, Holy Matrimony, Funerals, Sick Communions at all three Churches Please get in touch with one of the churchwardens who will liaise with the Team clergy.
May 2021 Parish Magazine NP, H & CR Imagine a large estate owned by a wealthy landowner. The land is farmed, and the landowner wants it to be farmed well so that How to Give Glory to God the land is kept fertile and beautiful, livestock are healthy and strong, crops are harvested and Whilst Putting Out the Bins the farmers and workers are thriving. So the On the night of the Last Supper Jesus prayed landowner appoints a steward. with his disciples. In his prayer he said to his Day by day the steward represents the owner. heavenly Father: The steward ‘rules’ over the estate. He has a lot “I have brought you glory on earth by of power and authority, but that power and completing the work you gave me to do.” authority have to be used to further the overall [John 17: NIV 1984] aims and purposes of the landowner. His role is In his book ‘The Purpose Driven Life’ the to represent and serve his own master. Christian writer Rick Warren poses the question: If the steward loses sight of his true role and How can I bring glory to God? begins to serve himself or imagine that he knows He then quotes these words of Jesus’ and goes better than the landowner, the whole estate will on to say: suffer. ‘Jesus honoured God by fulfilling his purpose on A similar example could be the owner of a earth. We honour God the same way. When business deciding to appoint a managing anything in creation fulfils its purpose, it brings director. The owner wants the business to glory to God.’ produce good things, to grow, to be profitable and to care for its customers and staff. Like the You will see that this immediately raises another steward, the managing director is given power question: What is our purpose on earth? Or, to ‘rule’ over the company. But she has to using Jesus’ words: What is the work that God remember that her power and authority is given has given us to complete? to her from the owner and is to be exercised To answer this we can turn to the very according to the owner’s values and goals. beginning of the Bible. Genesis, the first book If the managing director begins to imagine that of the Bible opens with that wonderful the company is really hers and that the description of God as Creator. Having customers and staff are there to serve her, it will populated the sky with flying creatures, the sea become a very unhappy organisation. with swimming creatures and the land with walking, crawling and slithering creatures, God Sadly, the story of human history is that, as said: representatives of God on earth and stewards or mangers of the creation which belongs to him, “Let us make human in our image, in our we have made a real mess of things. We have likeness, and let them rule over the fish of the used our power for our own ends rather than sea and the birds of the air, over the livestock, for God’s good purposes. over all the earth, and over all the creatures that move along the ground.” [Genesis 1:26 NIV 1984] But whenever we choose to exercise whatever power we have as rulers who are servants, we Biologically we homo-sapiens are closely related bring glory to God. So next time you find to other creatures on earth. But the Creator has yourself doing the very lowly servant task of given us a special honour and with it a special separating empty tins, milk cartons, cardboard, responsibility. Of all the creatures on earth scraps of food and the rest into different bins, human-beings are to be the image and likeness hold your head up high, for you are being a of God. Because the earth and everything in it God-like human ruling over the earth, a was created by God, it all belongs to God, but representative of God bringing him glory. we are called to be his representatives. And the task we are given is to rule. So what does it Mark mean for us to rule? Let me offer you two pictures:
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After 12th April you may have had your hair cut, visited a non-essential shop, or met up with 6 people outdoors (suitably distanced) – the next step of restriction easing is due on 17th May, but this cannot be confirmed yet. The School – Term has started again after the Easter holiday for all pupils and subject to covid-safety restrictions; – parents and friends should look at the school website for updates. The Tennis Club is back in action – subject to the rule of 6. Young People's football training on the Playing Field on Saturday mornings.
The Cricket Club are hoping for a full summer season at the Newton Poppleford Playing Field. … lots to get out and about for The Wednesday Wanderers are back on Wednesday mornings to get that and enjoy in our glorious spring vital fresh air, exercise and raising of the spirits – subject to the rule of 6. countryside ... The Otter valley Association (OVA) cancelled all walks and talks. See their website www.ova.org.uk for the latest details. Planning for a talk on Zoom at the AGM on May 11th, and getting some walks going – see the website. The Village Halls at Harpford, Newton Poppleford and Colaton Raleigh and the NP Playing Fields Pavilion remain closed. The Pavilion Lunch Club hopes to re-start on Friday 21st May, subject to restriction easing. Colaton Raleigh Village Hall plans to re-open from 21st June, all being well.
Probus Club had a several of its monthly talks by Zoom, which had limited success, though no coffee could be served. They plan a spring break until they are permitted to meet again in person for a belated AGM. … bluebells in the woodlands and hedgerows … it’s a good Most music and theatre performances, have already abandoned plans for time for walks . . . reopening in April/May .... Looking forward to June/July. planting out the garden . . . The Parish Council has information on its website: or dancing with garlands. www.newtonpopplefordpc.co.uk If you hear of any other clubs or organisations starting up again, even in a small way, or on-line, do let me know. It's encouraging good news for sharing in this magazine. Haylor Lass 01395 568786 vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv … not forgetting those less Welcome fortunate than us – respond WE are pleased to welcome all new generously to the red e- residents to the villages. We wish envelope. Christian Aid week you every happiness in your new 10th~16th May – see cover homes. Useful general information picture (credit Christian Aid/Adam can be found at Finch) and article on page 7 www.eastdevon.gov/welcome vvvvvvvvvvvvv We hope the magazine will be of Most of the many clubs and interest and the listing of events societies will not be starting up useful to you. again before June, when the If anyone should require a copy of restrictions are relaxed enough the magazine, please feel free to get and their members feel happy in touch with Haylor Lass, to meet together again. Sunnyhill, Littledown Lane, If in doubt or to find out more, Newton Poppleford tel.568786 get in touch with the contact person – list on p.6
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DIARY for May Due to the on-going Covid situation, despite some easing of restrictions, there are still not many village events to list but here are the few I have been told about. If you run a local club or business or are having a charity event in the area, please let me know by the deadline below if you have reports for the next issue – Editor; [email protected] or tel 01395 568786 ------Saturday 1st May Day ------Monday 3rd Early May Bank Holiday Tuesday 4th monthly Mobile Library, 'choose & collect' - see timetable on page 37 Wednesday 5th 9.45am Wednesday Wanderers short riverside walk from The Memorial, NP Thursday 6th 7am-10pm Election Day for County Councillors, Police & Crime Commissioner and Newton Poppleford Neighbourhood Plan, at your local Village Hall Polling Station 10.00am OVA 6 mile walk, East Budleigh Common email [email protected] to book 6.00pm Cricket 20/20 v. Met Office Newton Poppleford Playing Fields ------Sunday 9th 1.00pm Cricket 40 overs match v. Kenn Newton Poppleford Playing Fields Monday 10th Christian Aid Week starts, see page 7 6.00pm SVA talk - Sidmouth Museum: 'new normal' [email protected] Tuesday 11th 7.30pm OVA AGM + talk on LORP contact: www.ova.org.uk/news to book Wednesday 12th 9.45am Wednesday Wanderers bus for Holyford Woods bluebell walk from Memorial, NP Thursday 13th Ascension Day – "Thy Kingdom Come" starts Friday 14th Show Jumping at Bicton Arena - through until Sunday afternoon (extra local traffic) 2.00pm Thy Kingdom Come Service Mothers' Union YouTube channel Saturday 15th * LAST DAY for June MAGAZINE ITEMS PLEASE * ------Sunday 16th 1.00pm Cricket 40 overs match at home Newton Poppleford Playing Fields Tuesday 18th 7.30pm Ottery Heritage Society Zoom talk "Concorde - West Country Miracle" Wednesday 19th 9.45am Wednesday Wanderers walk to Sidmouth, bus back from The Memorial, NP 10.00am OVA 6 mile walk WoodburyCasttle / Hawkerland [email protected] to book eve TKC Prayer Meeting on Zoom contact: [email protected] Thursday 20th 6.00pm Cricket 20/20 v. Whimple Newton Poppleford Playing Fields Friday 21st 12.00noon Pavilion Lunch Club, if booked Newton Poppleford Pavilion ------Sunday 23rd Pentecost – "Thy Kingdom Come" finishes Tuesday 25th 10.00am OVA 5½ mile walk East Budleigh-Salterton & back [email protected] to book Wednesday 26th 9.20am Wednesday Wanderers bus to Otterton,+ coast walk from The Memorial, NP ------Sunday 30th Trinity Sunday Monday 31st Spring Bank Holiday School Half Term week ------Chicken run Idealistic politician: "I dream of a better tomorrow where chickens can cross the road and not have their motives questioned."
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Here are some Useful Telephone Numbers if you want to know more about Local Organisations (prefix 01395, unless otherwise listed).( Art Group, Tuesdays ...... Geraldine Swan ...... 567450 Bridge Club...... Gill Potter ...... 01404 371174 Brownies …………...... Nicola Rose ...... or 07928 209 980 ... 222549 Care for a Cuppa ...... June Smith ...... 562994 Cats Protection Area Rep Shelagh Morse ...... 568716 Cemetery (Newton Poppleford) ...... Paul Hayward (Clerk) ...... 07711 929227 Colaton Raleigh Focus group ...... Rowan ….………...... 567339 Colaton Raleigh Lunch Club ……… Gillian Forward ……………………………………… 568818 Colaton Raleigh Parish Council ...... Clerk, Susan Tyrrell ...... 568166 Colaton Raleigh Players ...... Claire Blackwell ...... 07775 921063 Cricket Club ...... Matthew Raistrick ...... 567962 Dance Exercise/Keep Fit classes...... Sally Sinclair ……………………………………. 07837 570011 Dance, Otter Squares ...... Ron Peppin ...... 578306 Footpaths, Newton Poppleford ...... Ted Swan …...... ….... 567450 Footpaths, Colaton Raleigh ...... Ed Suttie ...... 567046 FORCE Cancer Charity ……………. Fiona Gunn ……………………...... 567077 Funerals at St Luke's Church ...... Sandra Duffin ...... 567665 Garden Club ...... Colin Campbell ...... 568343 Hospiscare ...... Exeter Office ...... 01392 688020 Hospiscare, Colaton Raleigh rep ……. Sheila Pink ………………………………………… 567719 Junior Sports Club, Sid & Otter Vales Ian Hosker ...... ****** Later Life Forum, Ottery & district ... Elli Pang ...... ****** Little Popples, pre-school ……...... Mel Burns ...... 568300 Living With Cancer (self help group) .. Sue Walters ...... ****** Mothers' Union ...... Ruth Lass ...... 568786 National Trust Sidmouth Centre …… [email protected] ……..……… 01404 811295 Newton Poppleford Football Club …. Ken Woodsford ………………………..……….. ****** Newton Poppleford History Group … Terry Gregory ……………………………………….. 568848 Newton Poppleford Primary School... Office / Reception ...... 568300 OSM Hospital, League of Friends ..... Dr G Ward ...... ****** Otter Valley Association...... Newton Poppleford rep Haylor Lass...... 568786 Outlook4Friday ……………………. Audrey Callis ………………………………………... 568742 Parish Council: Newton P & Harpford Paul Hayward (Clerk) ...... 07711 929227 Parish Magazine, Managing Editor..... Haylor Lass...... 568786 Distribution – vacancy, via Haylor: Advertisement Manager – Wendy Lee 567715 Pavilion - Bookings...... Geraldine Swan ...... 567450 Playing Field Foundation...... Paul Hayward (Parish Clerk) ...... 07711 929227 Prayer Matters ...... Audrey Callis ……………………………………….… 568742 Probus Club ...... Haylor Lass ...... 568786 Riverside Players …………………… Tricia Barclay ……………………………………….. 568897 Royal British Legion ...... Area Organiser, Peter Eagles ...... 516060 Scouts, Tipton St John ...... Graham Leah ...... ****** Short Mat Bowls, Newton Poppleford John Tanner...... 568680 Table Tennis Club ………………….. Steve Filer ………………………………………….. 567756 Tap Happy, adult tap dancing ...... Barry Easter ...... 567897 Tea & Toast ………………………… Lisa or Fiona ………………..…… …...... 567381 or 567077 Tennis Club ...... Steve Filer ...... 567756 Village Hall Bookings, Colaton Raleigh Rowan Turnbull ...... 567339 Village Hall Bookings, Harpford ……. Nick Howe ………...…………………………………. 568679 Village Hall Bookings, Newton Pop.... J Drake ……...... 568571 Wednesday Wanderers …………….. Elizabeth Austing ...... 568903 Whist Drives, Newton Poppleford...... Judith Raymont ...... 568865 Young Church ...... Maria Pinney/Angela Slade ...... 568627/567152 Zumba, dance exercise ……………… Wendy Anderton ………………………………… ****** (Revised October 2020) Devon and Cornwall Police National Number 101 GDPR the ****** mark those who haven't confirmed agreement to publish - please help make this list complete!
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Rose remembers her childhood when the rain was Christian Aid Week reliable and there was plenty of food. She wishes her grandchildren could have the same lives; instead, she 10 - 16 May 2021 hopes that her sacrifices will give them the chance of a better future. But the climate crisis is driving her to the With every gift, with every voice, with every prayer, brink. When she arrives home, exhausted, her grandson with every action, we stop this climate crisis. Charles cooks her a meagre bowl of porridge – but he Our planet is changing, but some people are feeling the knows she is still hungry. effects of this more than others. Weather extremes are But it shouldn’t have to reach this breaking point. now more frequent and more intense due to the climate crisis and one place that has experienced this is Kenya. There is a nearby earth dam just minutes away from Rose’s home. It should be a lifeline. But it’s not wide or In parts of Kenya in 2020, drought was followed by deep enough for everyone’s needs. It runs out of water relentless rainfall and flooding, which damaged crops too quickly. that had struggled to grow. Together, the climate chaos and coronavirus are a double threat to lives and livelihoods. Climate chaos is causing a hunger crisis In Kitui, eastern Kenya, 8 out of 10 people depend on rain to grow crops. Without water, staple crops like maize and beans wither up and die. People can’t earn a living and they go hungry. People are forced to walk further and further to collect water. This daily burden robs them of the chance to farm and grow food for their families. Elderly women and children are especially vulnerable on these dangerous journeys and can face robbery or conflict as people battle over scarce resources. Cows, sheep and goats are Photo credit: Christian Aid/Adam Finch becoming weaker and weaker. They can’t produce milk or be sold. People are struggling to cope. Lives are at Rose and her community need a bigger dam, to help them risk. Families need every last drop to survive this climate capture the rainfall and create a long-lasting source of chaos. water for their families. Meet Rose: a loving, hard-working grandmother This Christian Aid Week, will you stand with people like Rose? One woman who is experiencing the worst of the climate crisis is Rose. A grandmother, Rose is an experienced Please donate this Christian Aid Week (10-16 May). village leader. She is proud to be able to cover the costs Your gift could help a community build an earth dam, of her grandchildren’s education by working as a casual providing a regular and reliable source of water in labourer. [Front Cover picture] affected areas of Kenya. After her husband died in 2006, Rose began to feel ill. • £4.40 could teach 10 farmers how to plant drought- She went to hospital and was diagnosed with HIV. She tolerant crops that can survive the drought. says: ‘My faith has helped me to accept my status and I • £10 could buy a pair of taps at a water point which believe that, with the doctor’s advice, I will live a long will be installed at an earth dam, making it easier for life.’ The medication Rose takes requires her to eat a people to fetch water. balanced diet, but because of the long journeys to get • £42 could buy 350kg of cement, which is needed to water, she can’t farm the vegetables she needs and she build an earth dam. goes hungry. • £545 could pay for a skilled labourer to work on the In this desperate climate chaos, Rose battles to bring construction of an earth or sand dam. water home for her grandchildren. Every morning, after nothing to eat, she sets out on a long, dangerous journey, Help our villages raise £1000 for Christian Aid walking six hours to collect water. While she walks, her stomach gives her stabbing pains. She feels weary under the hot sun and the full jerry cans are heavy (40 litres of water weigh 40kg). Her aching legs walk on, because if she gives up, her grandchildren will suffer hunger and thirst. ‘We have to walk long distances. We are suffering,’ she says.
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prayer from the Diocese of Newcastle, and at the same time embrace the unconditional love God has for you. An Easter Prayer Christ is risen, Alleluia!
The Esther Community in Exeter, who we have Lord Jesus Christ, in dying you conquered death and supported previously with bags of groceries and rose again in glory. toiletries, have sent us an Easter Card with the message: Through your great love and abiding grace, we will one "God Bless You at Easter and Always" day be with you in your heavenly kingdom. Lord, we pray that we may make each day of our earthly life worthy of your great sacrifice on the cross. Thank you that we can find sanctuary in your love because you have chosen to love us just as we are, with all our faults and failings and that, if we truly repent, you will forgive our sins. Amen. (Margaret Devlin, Diocese of Newcastle, UK) As we eagerly await the jubilant ringing of Church bells on Easter Day, may I wish you the peace, love and hope that only Christ Jesus can give us today and always.
Part of our Worldwide Presidents Easter Message to With my love and prayers, Indoor Members (which we have all been during Sheran Harper lockdown!) Worldwide President. My Dear Friends, Exciting things are afoot for Mothers' Union! We A very Happy and Blessed Easter to you and your are gearing up for our Summer of Hope, whilst also families. preparing events to mark significant milestones. 2021 is It gives me immense pleasure to greet you once again at 100 years since the death of Mary Sumner and 145 years this joyful time and to thank you for welcoming me into since the establishment of Mothers' Union. your homes, gardens or wherever you are. Additionally, the new membership magazine, Easter is one of my favourite seasons because it is that Connected is landing at the door of all UK and Ireland special time of the year when I join Christians around the based members in the coming week. Filled with news and world in singing, “He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! insights from members' efforts both in the UK and Christ arose!” and I do so in highest praise for the Hope around the world, this is a terrific means to highlight our that Jesus Christ has given us through His glorious good work. Resurrection. This Lenten season has been so different from all that we are accustomed to, as restrictions are still in place to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus. We have not been able to gather in large groups physically for prayer and fellowship in Church, and we do miss the togetherness and the laughter. Through it all, we give thanks for the promise of hope which we have been given in Christ Jesus. My dear friends, your prayer circle continues to be a tower of support for all MU leaders, staff and members, helping them to be resilient to the challenges of this present time. It is by God’s Grace and your help that MU survived the challenges of 2020 and continues to move forward to rebuild in 2021. Whatever we are faced with, we are committed to lifting up all members in prayer, especially those who grieve the loss of loved ones, and face conflict and hunger in their communities each day. We thank God that in all situations his Grace is sufficient. As we continue to find new ways to stay connected with each other, I would like to encourage you to join me this Easter in creating a quiet space, where you and a friend or two, can lose yourselves in God’s presence with this
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24/7 Virtual Prayer Room Thy Kingdom Come Last year, Exeter Diocese ran a virtual prayer room on th rd zoom for the Thy Kingdom Come period. Over 500 13 -23 May 2021 people participated from across the whole of Devon and At the heart of Christian life has always been prayer. spectrum of church traditions. A few churches took on a In the last year many have found themselves praying whole night or block during the day. One lady prayed for like never before. Christians believe that prayer not 10hour slots across the time. People loved being part of something bigger both in terms of it being continuous only offers solace but also changes things. For the prayer and involving the whole Diocese. They also loved last 5 years, churches around the world have set meeting people from all over the county at the handover aside the days between Ascension Day and moments. Pentecost Sunday to pray for people to discover faith We are doing it again this year and people can sign up for in God and his love for them. a slot during which they can pray however they would like. People can pray on your own or with many others. People could even spend the time praying with 5 others or more outside depending on government restrictions. Please sign up at www.24-7prayer.com/signup/d660ad wvwvwvvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw Free Resources giveaway for Churches We are giving away 100,000 copies of this year’s Prayer Journal, written by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell and the printed Digital Family Prayer Adventure Map for children. Only need to pay P&P. For more information, visit: www.cpo.org.uk/ThyKingdomCome (we only have around 20,000 left). wvwvwvvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw TKC Resources for all ages, from age 3 to 103: The Cheeky Pandas is an 11-part fun-filled and Bible based series, with songs, animated stories, prayer and interviews with special guests including Bear Grylls and Thy Kingdom Come has, unfortunately, only limited Gemma Hunt group activities because of the pandemic, but it is so You can download the first episode, accompanying good to realise again that nothing can stop us praying, be activity pack and family service outline at it alone, all together at a distance, or in small, socially www.thykingdomcome.global/cheekypandas distanced groups. Do look at the website for ideas of things which you might find useful to use in This is a free resource for children and families, to be family/household groups, including the children. used in church services (both in-person and digitally), children’s ministry, in school assemblies and at home. We are asked to select five people who we would love to We will be premiering each episode via Facebook and see come to a personal faith in God, and to pray for them YouTube channels each Sunday at 4pm between now and each day from Ascension to Pentecost. during Thy Kingdom Come. We are also asked to seek a deeper faith for ourselves, and to 'light up the world', with the good news of the wvwvwvvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw living Christ as we pray for God's Kingdom to come on Mothers’ Union is holding a Thy Kingdom Come service earth. which will be available to watch on our Facebook page th There will be a special Prayer Diary to use from 13th to and YouTube channel at 2.00pm on Friday 14 May. 23rd May, and on Wednesday 19th May we will meet wvwvwvvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw together on Zoom for prayer. If you would like to The Church of England in Devon is joining other receive the Prayer Diary and/or join us for the Prayer churches in the county in an attempt to have people Meeting, please let Revd. Mark Ward have your email praying along every mile of the whole South West Coast address if he does not have it at the moment. path on the same day at the same time. Let us join together in strong and focused prayer for the The socially distant “chain of prayer and praise” on 19 coming of God's Kingdom as we remember the June at 10.30 is being organised by South West Awake. experiences of the disciples when the Holy Spirit came to Some of us from St Luke's will be praying at mile point them at Pentecost, and pray that he will fall afresh on us 488 near Crab Ledge, Otterton, on Sunday 19th June. as we celebrate Pentecost in 2021. Join us, details from Haylor Lass 10395 568786 Audrey Callis, St Luke's Prayer Coordinator wvwvwvvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw wvwvwvvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw
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Today's photos are of a Dartford Warbler taken up on Nick's Wildlife Diary Aylesbeare Common. This small, dark, long-tailed warbler has suffered in the past from severe winters and A Treecreeper I spotted creeping up the trunk of one of the population crashed to a few pairs in the 1960s, since the big trees at the edge of Tipton St John playing field when it has gradually recovered, increasing in both car park last week. numbers and range. There are still only around 3,300 Treecreepers are small birds about the size of a Wren but nesting pairs in the UK living on heathland with gorse with a longer tail and long curved bill which makes them and heather such as the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths. look bigger. They are common throughout the UK but hard to spot because they are so well camouflaged against the trunks of the trees they creep around looking for insects in the crevices of the bark.
Here's a bird you don't see every day, (actually until this week I'd never seen them before) this is a pair of Crossbills seen up on Hawkerland Valley common. The male is the orangey/red one, the female is the greeny/yellow one. They are named because their bill literally cross over at the tips, which makes it the perfect tool for prising out the seeds from pine cones. They are widespread in northern and southern UK, but mostly absent from Central and South West England, so it was great to see them up on the common.
A few days ago on a walk up on to Aylesbeare Common I came across a "glade" with several male Brimstone butterflies fluttering around. I had to wait a while but eventually one of them settled briefly on a daffodil and I was able to get a photo. They never settle with their wings open, so you have to see them in flight to appreciate the bright yellow of the upper wings of the males which gives them their name, (the females are a much paler greeny white).
All photos are by Nick Howe of Harpford, with very grateful thanks. Nick adds, "As we are now easing out of lockdown I will be reducing these email to once a week with the aim of stopping altogether in May."
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The church at Frithelstock is close to Sidney’s heart, he Devon Vicar Honoured and his wife were baptised and married there, and his father was also Churchwarden: “I made my father a promise that, as long as I could, I would keep Frithelstock church open. So far I have managed it!” Sidney said he was looking forward to a service being held in the church on Easter Sunday. wvwvwvvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw New Archdeacon of Barnstaple New Archdeacon of Barnstable Says Amazing Things Can Happen in Small Parishes! Congratulations to The Rev'd Professor Gina Radford, The Reverend Canon Team Vicar in the Dart and Avon Mission Community, Verena Breed is to be the who has been awarded the Canterbury Cross by the next Archdeacon of Archbishop of Canterbury for her outstanding work Barnstaple, the Church of providing medical advice for churches and the Church of England’s most senior England's senior leadership during the Covid-19 member of the clergy in pandemic. North Devon. Gina is a former Deputy Chief Medical Officer for Canon Breed is currently England. She said "I feel both honoured and rather Team Rector of Bicester in overwhelmed. It has been such a privilege to work with the Diocese of Oxford. colleagues both nationally and locally at this difficult She will begin her new time, and to be able to use skills from my previous career role in September at a in my new one. I honestly thought I had left public service led by the Bishop health behind when I moved to Devon – but the Lord of Exeter. clearly had other plans!" As a diocese, we are certainly She said “I’m really very grateful for Gina's invaluable guidance over the past excited to be joining a new diocese and moving to a new year. area at a time when we are starting to look forward, The Bishop of Exeter is to make the Rev'd Professor Gina rethinking, reshaping and re-imagining ministry." Radford a Prebendary of Exeter Cathedral in recognition “This pandemic has changed our mission and ministry, of her service to the Diocese during Covid-19. and this is a chance to really rethink and discern what wvwvwvvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw God is calling us to do.” Verena is originally from Germany and met her British husband at college while studying for a year in Oxford in 1993. “The first sense of calling to ordained ministry I had was A churchwarden from Devon is one of four people at the age of 14, but I was a desperately shy teenager. I from across the county to receive Maundy money was convinced that I couldn’t do it. this year from the Queen. Sidney Adams, 87, said he “The call just wouldn’t go away, and it was during my was “honoured and overwhelmed” to receive the gift, year studying in Oxford that I surrendered to God’s call which her Majesty traditionally distributes to people over and felt I could finally commit myself.” 70 on Maundy Thursday. Verena served as a minister in the Lutheran church in Sidney has been churchwarden of St Mary and St Germany, before relocating to the UK with her husband, Gregory’s church in Frithelstock, near Great Torrington, a structural biochemist who works for Astra Zeneca, in for 37 years. He is a retired military policeman, played in 2000. the Torrington Silver Band as a Drum Major for 32 years She went on to be the vicar of a group of rural churches and has been chair of the local Royal British Legion for in the Peak District, Rural Dean of Macclesfield, and 12 years. Chaplain to the Cheshire Agricultural Show. The vicar, Father Peter Bevan, said, “He is astonishing She has two grown-up children, Jacob, 21, and Julie, 19. for his age and a lovely gentleman. The award couldn’t In her spare time, she is a keen runner and enjoys go to a nicer person.” listening to a range of music while out running or Sidney said, “I never expected anything like this”. driving, including the rock band Muse, Queen and Sidney promised his father he would keep Frithelstock classical composers like JS Bach. church open. He added that the letter he received from The Barnstaple Archdeaconry has 149 churches. the Queen had “already been framed.”
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Ascension Day, 40 Days with the Risen Christ 40 days after Easter comes Ascension Day. These are the 40 days during which the Risen Christ appeared again and again to His disciples, following his death and resurrection. (Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; and John 20.) The Gospels give us little of Christ’s teachings and deeds during those 40 days. Jesus was seen by numerous of his disciples: on the road to Emmaus, by the Sea of Galilee, in houses, etc. He strengthened and encouraged his disciples, and at last opened their eyes to all that the Scriptures had promised about the Messiah. Jesus also told them that as the Father had sent him, he was now going to send them - to all corners of the earth, as his witnesses. Surely the most tender, moving ‘farewell’ in history took place on Ascension Day. Luke records the story with great poignancy: ‘When Jesus had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands - and blessed them.’ As Christmas began the story of Jesus’ life on earth, so Ascension Day completes it, with his return to his Father in heaven. Jesus’ last act on earth was to bless his disciples. He and they had a bond as close as could be: they had just lived through three tumultuous years of public ministry and miracles – persecution and death – and resurrection! Just as we part from our nearest and dearest by still looking at them with love and memories in our eyes, so exactly did Jesus: ‘While he was blessing them, he left them and was ****************************** ****************************** taken up into heaven.’ (Luke 24:50-1) And they stayed continually at the Ascension Day Quotes He was not forsaking them, but temple, praising God.’ merely going on ahead to a kingdom (Luke 24:52,53) Many people will be surprised when which would also be theirs one day: Jesus comes again – but nobody will No wonder they praised God! They ‘I am ascending to my Father and to be mistaken. - Anon your Father, to my God and your knew they would see Jesus again one God...’ (John 20:17) day! He that rose from the clods we expect ‘I am going to prepare a place for from the clouds. - Thomas Adams The disciples were surely the most you... Christ’s ascension into heaven was favoured folk in history. Imagine I will come back and take you to be the real commencement of His reign. - being one of the last few people on with me that you also may be where I John Calvin earth to be face to face with Jesus, and am.’ (John 14:2,3) to have him look on you with love. In the meantime, Jesus had work for Astronauts sink into insignificance No wonder then that Luke goes on: beside this ascension! - Vance Havner ‘they worshipped him, and returned to them to do: to take the Gospel to Jerusalem with great joy. every nation on earth.
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Pentecost: not a Ghost but a Gift We used to call it Whitsun – ‘White Sunday’ because long ago children marched to church in white on that day. No processions nowadays, and we’ve even changed its name. It’s now ‘Pentecost’, which is more accurate but needs explaining. Pentecost marks a vital event in Christian history. It is celebrated 50 days after Easter. The year Jesus was crucified (which took place at the Passover), the remnant of His followers, just 120 of them, were together in an upper room in Jerusalem. They were afraid to show their faces in case the authorities arrested them. But on the day of Passover they had an amazing collective experience. They described it in terms of wind and fire, a great surge of spiritual energy and confidence. Afraid no longer, they burst out on to the streets where crowds were gathering for the festival, led by Peter they began to tell them about Jesus and His resurrection. As they did so, although many of the people in the crowd were foreigners who spoke other languages, everyone heard them in their own tongue. Peter told them that what they were seeing was the fulfilment of an old prophecy when God would pour out His Spirit on the human race, men and women, young and old. As a result of His words and the extraordinary spectacle, 3,000 people believed and were baptised in the name of Jesus. They were the nucleus of what in 100 years would be a Church that would turn history upside down. For Christians Pentecost is in effect the birthday of the wwwwwwwwwwwwwwww Church. Many people find the whole idea of the Holy Spirit Finger mysterious and elusive. It wasn’t helped by the earlier The Moving Finger writes, and, having writ, moves title ‘Holy Ghost’. The spirit is not spiritually a ‘ghost’ on. And so, I stare and wonder - where does the but a precious gift. ink come from?! By Canon David Winter
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more naturally occurring and they were able to filter out Ward Councillor's Report these extreme speeds (high and low) and they felt that Postponement of a number of some drivers continued to speed through the village. PC Clatworthy assured the parish council that recorded council meetings speeds could be looked at again at a future date and the In April quite a few council meetings were cancelled outcome may be different. There is no doubt that traffic because of news of the death of Prince Philip. Apart has increased enormously across the whole of East th from cancelling meetings as a mark of respect, the Devon since the 12 April changes to lockdown. council cannot legally hold any meetings without giving three clear working days’ notice after issuing an agenda New Vaccination centre, according to the Local Government Act of 1972. Greendale However, days during a period of ‘national mourning’ As Westpoint will no longer be a vaccination centre are not classed as working days and as such it has been owing to the need to take bookings for shows and public impossible at times to issue agenda in time for the events as lockdown restrictions continue to ease, scheduled date of a council meeting. National mourning Greendale has been approved by the government for 2 days (lasting from Friday April 9 until April 17, the day new sites, one for a walk-in vaccination centre at of the funeral) are not counted as clear days in Greendale and the second a drive through vaccination accordance with that act. Meetings that were due to be centre at the Greendale Farm Shop. held during that period will now be rescheduled. Both these locations are in the open Countryside. The Purdah walk-in centre is a permanent building that is going up because it was found to be cheaper than a temporary We are also in the middle of purdah in the run up to the marquee. Devon County Council elections. Purdah describes the period of time immediately before elections or There is no requirement for planning permission or referendums when specific restrictions on consultation for this type of building and its use, as the communications activity are in place. The term government is able to make that decision without 'heightened sensitivity’ is also used. Pre-election rules consultation. The site now being used was formerly restrict activity wider than just publicity and covers use developed by Greendale without planning permission. of council facilities and resources; the member’s code of EDDC refused the retrospective planning application and conduct, developing new policies and holding of events - the applicant appealed. The appeal was dismissed by the including some meetings - featuring elected officials inspector and Greendale were tasked with removing the should all be carefully considered during a period of previous building from the site. Once the emergency is heightened sensitivity. This has all further restricted over both locations will require Local Authority planning activity at the council although of course for staff at permission if they are to remain. EDDC, their normal working days continue. This month’s report is therefore shorter than some months to StayLocalShopSafe campaign to ensure that Purdah is not accidentally breached. encourage local & safe shopping #StayLocalShopSafe campaign encourages residents to VAS camera data rediscover the high street and support local businesses, The data has now been reviewed, including by the police, now that lockdown restrictions are lifted. and this shows that the average speed of vehicles through The Reopening of the High Streets programme is the High Street falls below that required for the road to supporting a campaign, #StayLocalShopSafe, to inform an approved site for a speed camera. PC Clatworthy residents and visitors about how to use their high streets explained that the average speed was calculated as 34 and town centres safely and showcasing how local mph. During the discussion it was pointed out that: businesses are responding to the unprecedented • Emergency vehicles could be responsible for some of challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic by adapting, the unusually high speed of vehicles recorded. evolving and reaching out to their community, offering • At times traffic was extremely slow due to road safe and responsive ways to access the goods and works, volume of traffic, breakdowns on the hill etc services that they need. and those exceptionally slow speeds recorded brought The ‘Reopening High Streets Safely' fund means East down the average speed recorded. Devon District Council has been able to put additional • The time scale of the data capture for analysis was too measures in place across towns and public spaces to short to be reflective of normal road use. enable safe trading environments for businesses and customers. The Streetscene team have rolled out a PC Clatworthy agreed with some of these comments and number of temporary public realm changes, this includes that the way the figures were calculated did not take the the provision of hand sanitiser stations, safety signage above points into account. A number of parish and pavement markings. The Environmental Health team councillors expressed their disappointment with the news have recruited two COVID Compliance Officers whose that speeds did not meet the threshold required because role is to support local businesses. next page > > > they felt their own experience of speeding traffic was May 2021 Parish Magazine NP, H & CR
Ward Councillor's Report, cont'd the bus stop, which is a very unsafe and slightly terrifying as traffic races past. Re-Development of the Knowle Pegasus Living were given permission to redevelop The Knowle for an assisted-living development together with supporting facilities, including a restaurant and an orangery, together with public access. Residents may remember this was quite a controversial decision as the council sold off its former premises to relocate to the new Honiton office. Pegasus Living has now stated it is changing its focus in terms of the types of later living schemes they’re likely to be developing in future and are considering their options for the Sidmouth site. Vacancy for a Harpford Parish councillor – co-option possible Although a resident called for an election for this post, no candidates came forward. The parish council is therefore able to co-opt anyone suitable who comes forward to fill this post. There was a time when very few elections were called for at parish council level and it became common for councillors to co-opt their friends each time a vacancy occurred, thus the whole point of a range of views on the parish council was lost as friends tended to support their friends on voting matters and there was a danger of an entire council becoming a social group for friends rather than carrying out its intended purpose. The plus side of being able to co-opt rather than have an election is the cost savings. Had two candidates come forward for this A previous resident of Newton Poppleford used to allow post and each had to run a ‘campaign’ to get voted in at people to go through her garden and out of the back gate the election, there would have been a cost to the parish to the bus stop but the new owner has to make the garden council of around £1,000 charged out by EDDC. The fee dog proof so this option is no longer possible. The parish was lower than we would usually expect as a number of council has previously supported this bus stop move and elections are taking place anyway on 6thMay, for example are discussing it at the end of April in the parish council for the District Council, the Police and Crime meeting and I would certainly support moving both east Commissioner and for the Neighbourhood Plan. Had an and west bound stops. The bus company is happy to election needed to be run just for the parish council, I negotiate with councillors to find the best solution to believe the cost would have been close to double that. problems like this. New double yellow lines Val Ranger Millmoor Lane Ward Councillor, Newton Poppleford and Harpford tel 07475 201 340 or email [email protected] DCC have been monitoring this and parking enforcement tickets have been issued to those who have ignored the wvwvwvvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw yellow lines and parked on them. Sportsmanlike Residents’ complaints During a game, the coach asked one of his young Moving bus stops at the western end of the village on the players: "Do you understand what cooperation is? A3052 close to Burrow Lane. This was not really a What a team is?" The little boy nodded yes. "Do complaint, but a query. The enquiry was how does one you understand that what matters is winning go about getting a bus stop moved. The suggestion is together as a team?" The little boy nodded yes. that the bus stops are moved to the more natural pull in "So," the coach continued, "when a strike is around Burrow from their current sites in a hedge on the side of the A3052. called, or you are out at first, you don't argue or The current bus stops themselves are overgrown and so is curse or attack the umpire. Do you understand the area around them, making it very difficult if you are all that?" Again, the boy nodded yes. waiting in the hedge for the bus and then want to look up "Good," said the coach. "Now go over there and the road to see if the bus is approaching. Even worse is explain it to your mother." walking along the A3052 without pavements to or from
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Study. She would dress up for the village carnival, and Obituaries she helped raise tens of thousands of pounds for charity, most especially for Cancer Research. She also raised two Marion Wheeler lovely twin daughters! A Tribute from the family: Most of all though what matters is not what she did but who she was. Your Lovely Wonderful Mum was the ‘This will be my last Christmas’ she said a few months heading of one email we received. ‘She had such a warm, ago as she tucked in to game casserole and dough boys, kind, generous spirit, a unique lady who lit up the room’ the name her mother gave to dumplings. She had helped wrote someone else. And another: ‘I loved her so much decorate a dwarf Norway Spruce with lights and baubles for her beautiful, giving, kind heart’. and had been listening to carols. Marion had a strong Christian faith and we hope our service today reflects Even in her last few weeks of life she was making friends that. and showing concern for others. She was reading the newspaper out loud to those who could no longer see Marion came to Newton Poppleford when she was 6 and, as their shift was coming to an end, she would ask months old and this is where she has lived for 94 years. her carers: ‘Are you ok dear?’ She was one of six children, her parents having a small holding and farming mainly cows. She would tell us Susan and Liz were unable to see Marion on Mothering about huge silver churns waiting to be collected by the Sunday just gone but Liz sent a card that said: Your Milk Marketing Board, ahead of which her mother would ability to make friends is still amazing and you are able scoop out large jugs of cream. The milk they drank was to talk to absolutely everyone with that wonderful smile unpasteurised and in terms of material things they had you have and your open, friendly nature. Susan’s letter very little. said: Wishing you a lovely Mother’s Day. You have been such a wonderful mother and I love you so much. Marion remembered one of her precious Christmas presents even being eaten by mice. A sugared mouse, She was very special. A wonderful wife, mother, kept under the stairs, with just a tail of string left behind grandmother, sister, friend and more. Loved by many on Christmas morning. A sugared mouse, an orange, a people and now missed by us all. threepenny bit, a world away. Meat was rare and, If roses grow in Heaven Lord leaving school at 14, she became an egg candler, holding eggs up to a bright light to see if they had been fertilized. please pick a bunch for us. Her sister Kitty then taught her book keeping and she Place them in our Mother’s arms and worked first for a jeweller in Exeter and then for two tell her they’re from us. clothes shops owned by Knights in Sidmouth. Tell her we love and miss her Marion met her husband John at a dance in the Pavilion and when she turns to smile at Exmouth and they had been married 5 days short of 68 years when he died last August. In those early days, place a kiss upon her cheek dancing was a passion they shared and many a night they and hold her for a while. would be dancing well into the early hours. Because remembering her is easy, we do it every day, but there’s an ache within our hearts that just won’t go away.
Together, John and Marion built a house in Burrow Lane where they lived for 62 years. Marion played the church organ for a while and sang in the church choir. She was a member of, and occasional cook for, the village Lunch Club and she enjoyed Mother’s Union, WI and Bible Continued next page > > > May 2021 Parish Magazine NP, H & CR
Marion Wheeler, continued John Alan Ward Haylor adds: A tribute by his family: 44 years ago, Ruth and I, with two young daughters, Someone very wise once wrote that the words spoken at a moved to Newton Poppleford. It wasn't long before we funeral, are spoken too late. met Marion – I don't remember the exact occasion: it may Never has this been more true than for John. have been a church event – but we all remember her John was the very best of men. Kind and fair, warm friendly engagement. And we've been friends ever honourable and loyal, he would always help others where since – even including a couple of boating holidays; and he could, with no expectations in return. Incredibly you can't get much closer than being together on a warm and generous in nature, John was skilled at putting Narrowboat! people at ease and they relaxed in his company. He was Marion was of a generation which knew Newton liked and loved by everyone. Poppleford when it was virtually self-sufficient. There Born in Lancashire during the war, with blue eyes and were three pubs, a butcher, a baker, a couple of shops and blond curls, he was full of smiles and loved sleep from a dairy – the herd of milking cows used to hold up the the very beginning. John had a very happy childhood traffic twice a day crossing the main road from Langsford with loving parents Leonard and Gladys, and days full of farm to the fields where King Alfreds Way now is. No fun and laughter with sisters Sylvia and Jill. 44 tonners then, but plenty of traffic in the holiday John’s father Leonard, a civil servant, undertook various season. There was a blacksmith, with a cycle repair secondments across the UK because of the war, in shop, a couple of petrol stations and vehicle workshops, Lancashire, Birmingham and North Wales. and a railway station – taking children to King's School Being very close in age, John and Jill had many in Ottery and daffodils to Covent Garden. adventures together. A doorstep sandwich and bottle of The villagers made their own entertainments and fund- pop would set them up for hours at the beach building raising events – there were fetes, coffee mornings, jumble castles and dams during their time living in Llandudno. sales, the annual carnival, church and Sunday School They were often joined by Buster the dog, whose nose outings ... and Marion, sleeves rolled up and with her and hunger could, luckily, be trusted to sense the 6.00pm boundless enthusiasm, was there at most of them. She return for dinner with Mother and Father. sang in the church choir – back in the 1950s and 60s John was naturally athletic as a child and good at sports, when it had 30+ members, and was the first to step although a trip to the doctor to investigate an increasing forward when it was re-formed in the 80s. She'd be weakness in his leg led to a diagnosis of Perthes disease. behind the cake stall at the Saturday morning 'mini- The treatment at the time was to place the leg in plaster markets' on the Church Green, running the WI hoop-la at and John remained in hospital for several weeks. The Dr the playing field fetes, and great company on the bus warned John’s mother that he may not walk again. When with outings of the WI, Probus, Lunch Club and Garden a little John asked his mother, she told him instead: you Club. Not forgetting her drama skills – she could do a will make a full recovery, my boy. She was right: he did. great Devon dialect story for a variety show. And it's not scones, scons or scoones for a Devon cream tea –" it 'as The family returned to roots in London, where lots of to be chudleys, me dear". their wider family also lived. They settled in a spacious house in Clapham with a large garden which became a Many, many happy memories. She will be much missed popular meet up place for family and school friends. by all those in the village who knew her: and particularly Mother - an excellent cook and welcoming host - would for our family – for whom she was the 'adopted granny. always produce tasty food and refreshments for the boys, The funeral for Gwendoline Marion Wheeler was held at and many would ask to come daily after school! John East Devon Crematorium on Monday 12th April 2021 won a scholarship to Emmanuel school and remembered wvwvwvvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw the trip to Harrods to buy the uniform. Ah – but where are they now? Family was a huge part of life for John and the get- togethers were legendary – often a large gathering of The children had been grouped together around the relatives for an evening of good food and laughter. minister to pose for the annual Sunday School Anyone who knew John would know how he loved to photograph, and the minister was smiling chat. It was in the genes and he used to say, with a encouragement. chuckle: it’s good to talk. "Just think how nice it will be to look at it when you After completing A levels, John entered into a long career in the civil service, joining the Department for are all grown up,” he said. “You could point to each Health and Social Security. After progressing through other and say: 'There's Jennifer; hope she’s made the department, he moved into personnel training as a it as a solicitor,' or 'That's Michael, hope he’s made lecturer and was heavily involved in developing a best it as a doctor.'" practice model for benefits assessment. This involved A small voice at the back rang out, "And there's detailed training to enable officers to visit people in their own homes and help them to access the benefits they the minister – hope he made it to heaven...” were entitled to. Continued overleaf > > > Parish Magazine NP, H & CR May 2021
John Alan Ward, continued big drinker himself - was always on hand to recommend a good wine and a good year. John was passionate about ensuring those who were He also had a love for military and ecclesiastical history, vulnerable could access the state support they needed. and enjoyed visiting cathedrals and churches. Many were in awe of his ability to give lectures and training without any notes, perched on the edge of the Resilience and calm were character traits which John had desk. His informal, welcoming style put nervous trainees in spades and would need to draw on: in May 2018, John at ease instantly and he was highly respected by became critically ill and spent three months in intensive colleagues. care. The outlook was incredibly bleak but he amazed the medical team (and his entire family and friends) by During this time he met Tanya, who had joined the team surviving against all the odds. One Critical Care doctor as a fellow senior colleague. They married in 1975, and told the family: I think there might need to be a new had children Catharine, Alexandra and James. John was textbook called, simply, John Ward. the original gentle parent. Patient, tolerant and kind, he showered his children with affection and time, and loved John’s recovery after critical illness was long and hard- them unconditionally. fought, but he did it and was able to go home. Although, inevitably, his physical health was never quite the same, In the mid 80s John and Tanya decided to leave the John’s mind was as sharp as ever and he thoroughly London area for a new life by the sea in beautiful East enjoyed being back at home. As anyone who knew him Devon. They settled in Yettington, with John continuing would attest, John excelled at relaxing. After many years to commute to London during the week, having been of work and responsibilities, catching up with promoted to a senior role in internal auditing. programmes and films he loved, chatting on the phone, During this time, they also purchased and converted a listening to music, eating excellent food cooked by country house into a very successful care home. John Marion and planning future holidays, was bliss for him. would later go onto acquire and manage another care The coronavirus pandemic meant that John had to shield, home, the Cranford in Exmouth with Tanya, and two care as has been the case for so many others. Sadly, the virus homes in Plymouth with sister Jill. thwarted the prospect of a first holiday in the sunshine of John was made a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Cyprus, but he was continually optimistic of the Internal Auditors and he obtained an MSc in Finance & opportunity to go eventually. John coped so well Management, sponsored by the Civil Service. throughout and kept in touch via phone, video calls and At age 50, John was offered the opportunity to head up a emails. It’s particularly sad that he was unable to see division in the north east of England, but the move would family in what would turn out to be the last year of his mean relocating the family again and he decided to use life. He was dearly looking forward to seeing everyone his eligibility to take early retirement after 30 years of again, to hug everyone he loved, and for life to return to exemplary service. John always upheld that the civil normal. service existed to serve the public, and was very proud of John was always at the absolute centre of our world. its history. We will love him and miss him forever. John and Tanya parted amicably in the early nineties and John Ward more recently lived in Lark Rise, Newton continued to co-parent their children and work together to Poppleford. manage the Cranford. John loved the Cranford, its staff John's funeral was on Monday 12th April 2021 and residents. He knew everyone and everyone knew John. He was much loved and respected by the staff, wvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw who indulged his love of puddings. Mea Culpa In 1993 John found true and lasting happiness with Marion and was a wonderful stepfather to Tracey and A group of lads took a trip to France and decided Michaela, and like a grandfather to Maisy, Joe, Toby and to attend Mass in a small town, even though none Ollie. of them understood French. They managed to There were the quirks that we all loved. His ability to stand, kneel and sit when the rest of the doze anywhere. The endless cups of tea, first thing in the congregation did, so it wouldn't be obvious they morning through to last thing at night. His ardent love of were tourists. At one point, the priest spoke and - *need for* - eggs at breakfast every day throughout his entire life was legendary. A rough calculation - pre- the man sitting next to them stood up, so they supposing two eggs a day - totals 51,000 eggs over his got up, too. The entire congregation broke into lifetime. The egg marketing board are no doubt in hearty laughter. consternation at the significant drop in sales in East After the service they approached the priest, Devon. Eggs - whether scrambled, poached or more recently, boiled! - were the answer. Always. who spoke English, and asked him what had been In his early twenties John became interested in fine wine so funny. The priest said he had announced a and champagne, and amassed an excellent collection of birth in the parish and had asked the father to French wines over his lifetime. John - although never a stand up.
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Their love of caravans and a quick getaway to get some (Eileen) Ray Wilson peace and quiet has stuck with us all especially Robert A tribute by the family: who loved taking his family off in a caravan too. Mum was the most hardworking, creative and talented Mum never really liked to visit the same place twice, as person, working full time until retirement and always on she preferred to find somewhere new. However she the go with her many hobbies: made an exception when visiting Trevor and his family, Gardening, dress making, oil and watercolor painting, first in Jordan, then in Oman several times. beadmaking, woodcarving, lacemaking – she could turn They took Auntie Ellie out with them to Jordan and her hand to absolutely anything. She loved to share her visited Petra on a horse drawn buggy, and also visited knowledge and learn more at many clubs such as the Jerusalem, staying in St Georges Hostel with its monastic local art and flower-arranging societies and stamp club rooms and communal dining tables where they where she made so many friends. thoroughly enjoyed meeting and sharing stories with Looking back and reflecting on mum’s life, we think that other travellers. she was hugely influenced by the Queen, who was just 5 Trevor, Ann and the three girls enjoyed their visits too years older than she was. and, in Oman, they had many adventures together, like Mum loved her hats (always made by herself), her pearls camping in the desert, and finding scorpions under the and brooches, her posh china and furniture, and although tent when it was taken down in the morning, and getting never rich, she would strive to give us, her children, the a VIP view of the Sultan’s National Day Parade with a best possible upbringing, even if everything we had was Major in the Air Force. secondhand, homemade or a bargain of some sort, and One memorable day was when Mum stood on a stingray nothing was ever thrown out (thanks for leaving it all for in the sea and was stung on the ankle. The rest of the day us to clear out!) Mum and Dad never spent their money was spent at the Armed Forces Hospital Accident & unwisely, until the last few years when really it was too Emergency Dept. It was extremely painful but Mum late for them to enjoy it. never really let on just how much at the time. She just As the eldest of five Woodley offspring Mum was meant said later, “I think it was worse than giving birth” to be a boy called Raymond, hence the name Ray, and I It never put her off going back to the beach and we think think she really wanted to prove to her father that she was that one of her happiest times was when Mum and Dad as good as any son! (in their 70s) slept in a tent at the beach and woke up to She worked full time in the family firm where she met the sunrise over the sea. Dad, and together they built Merrydale our precious We are blessed that she was so loved by Dad and that family home, before setting up a joinery works in Exeter they had over 63 loving years together. We always and then becoming an accountant for many years at hoped they would pass together. Devon Conversions. Mum didn’t believe in illness and it was a bitter blow Her greatest talent was cake decorating, which she turned when her health deteriorated so badly after a stroke. into a very successful business making hundreds of We are so grateful for the kindness shown by the staff at exquisite wedding cakes and teaching cake-decorating her care home for the last 3 years. classes at home and at evening classes. She will be very much missed by Trevor and Mitzie and When Robert lived in Colaton Raleigh he always joked of course her granddaughters, Alia, Louise, Rebecca, that he got the reject cakes! Her most spectacular cake Vicky, Angelica and Georgiana and her great was of course Mitzie’s 5-tier wedding cake all decorated granddaughter Lily Rose. We have a lovely memory of with sugar paste flowers. Mum passed her baking genes her holding new born Melia too. We can only hope that to Mitzie and was a huge influence in her career. she is now re united with Dad and that they are going on Together they wrote recipes and iced many cakes for a caravan journey together and that Robert, our beloved their first book together, driving all the way to Kent with younger brother, is in the bunk bed at the back of the cakes for the photography shoots. caravan - or maybe he’s towing it with his Range Rover! Mum also loved taking cine films and we are blessed to Rest in peace Mum, Dad and Robert have so many happy memories of all the family Ray Wilson's funeral was held on Friday 16th April 2021 weddings, and special occasions captured on film – sadly wvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw though there is so very little of her as she was always behind the camera. Miscellaneous observations on daily life: Together Mum and Dad loved to travel. They visited You know you're into middle age when you realise that Japan with the Friendship League and Mum loved it all, caution is the only thing you care to exercise. staying with a family and later hosting their own guests Some people you're glad to see coming; some people from Japan. They took the caravan into the Arctic Circle you're glad to see going. to see the Northern Lights, drove around Canada and How do you start a fairy tale in the modern age? "If spent months in Portugal. They travelled to Hong Kong elected, I promise..." and Thailand with Mitzie and also visited Malta, Cyprus, Goa, Morocco and America too. vwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw
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Colaton Raleigh News Doctor's Surgery After a break of 15 months The Committee of The At the Village Hall – closed until further notice. Pavilion Lunch Club wanted to resume meetings as soon ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ as we could. After May 17 we can do that however with Colaton Raleigh Pilates a maximum of 30 guests. If you want to come, please book your seats early as it really has to be on a first come Suspended: contact Grace on 07500 112646 first served basis. So, if you do want to come then please or via www.redbaypilates.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ call us on 01395 567430 or call/text on 07802 755411 or email me on [email protected]. If there is the Colaton Raleigh Lunch Club demand, then we might be able to run 2 meetings either Suspended :contact Gillian, tel: 01395 568818 on the Thursday and Friday, May 20th & 21st, or the ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ following Friday May 28th. Colaton Raleigh Village Hall After this first meeting, we will then get back into the Please note that all dates are dependent on COVID routine of having the second Friday of every month so for restrictions ruling at the time; this year the meetings will be Fridays: The village hall committee plans to reopen the Colaton May 21st st Raleigh Village Hall from 21 June, all being well. th This rules out any events at the hall before that date June 11 except for Election Day (May 6th). July 9th The Hall is now taking bookings. August 13th Please contact Rowan Turnbull 01395 567339 email: [email protected] September 10th Colaton Raleigh Village Hall AGM October 8th th Monday 5 July @ 7.30pm – All Welcome November 12th Colaton Raleigh Village Hall December 10th Picnic in the Park There must be a few rules relating to Covid that we must Saturday 31st July 2021 adhere to. Members will arrive at the normal front 4.00pm – 8.00pm entrance but leave via the French doors in the main hall. Bring your own food & drink / gazebos Members are asked to sanitize their hands on arrival – And we will provide music & toilets suitable solutions are provided. Members are asked not to attend if they are feeling unwell on the day but to let us Colaton Raleigh Flower, Craft know so we can invite members on the waiting list. & Produce Show Seating by law can be a maximum of 6 at a table. Saturday 11th September 2021 We have tried to keep in touch by delivering goodies in Schedule with classes can be collected from porch of 10 special goody bags and we know that this has meant a lot Meadow Way from 1st June. to people. For further details on any of the above contact If anybody has any other suggestions on how we can Lorraine on 07967520679 provide a service to our senior community that is within ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ the current Covid rules, then please let us know. Colaton Raleigh Focus Club We have the will we just need to find a way. Rosemary and her friend Eileen, who trained as nurses We cannot predict what will be possible for us this year together decided to take part in Captains Tom’s 100 but HOPE that we can start with a Garden Party on 17th Challenge to bake (and sell) 100 cakes. See the poster May. Further details will follow. (on page 22) for details of ordering. All proceeds to Contact 01395 567339 or email [email protected] Hospiscare. Please support her by buying a cake. for further information. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ If anybody would like to join as a member of the Lunch Club or become a regular or occasional helper, then they Get Creative in Lockdown! should contact Rosemary or myself on 01395 567430 or Please keep creating anyway 07802 755411 or by email on [email protected]. If interested please contact Laura Boyd 07770 809571, David & Rosemary Zirker [email protected], or Penny Silverthorne on behalf of the Committee [email protected] 01395 568365 vwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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the editor's ramblings ELL, we've had our second jab – Astra/Zeneka at W Taunton Racecourse. Very well organised and streamlined, and the furthest we've been from home since the last one 12 weeks ago. If there are any typos in this edition, I'll blame it on a sore left arm and a fuzzy head. (Ruth says, 'If I've got a fuzzy head it's because I haven't had a haircut since before Christmas'. Lockdown rules relaxation hasn't got that far yet.) E did take advantage of the 'rule of 6' to share a W few picnic lunches with the family last week – mostly in the garden, where we could get out of the chilly wind and enjoy the wall-to-wall sunshine. Also in a sea- front shelter at Sidmouth when the rain turned up just in time for our fish & chip meal. They had taken a self- catering place just inland from the Ham for the inside of the last week of school holidays, so it was a nice break ASTER – glorious Christian for them and it was lovely to meet up again with the Efestival – came and went. twins (socially distanced, so no hugs yet!) It was good to be in church on Easter Morning and singing hymns (one person only) with Ruth blowing the cobwebs out of the organ with a rousing "Thine be the glory". Thank you also to whoever "bunny-bombed' the village – it was lovely to discover these coloured easter bunnies at all sorts of places on our daily walks. LSO a time tinged with Asadness. A number of the 'village stalwarts have sadly passed on in recent times – Mark had three funerals in one week last week. (see Also activated our Christmas present, and enjoyed a trip tributes on pages 16-19). Closest to us was Marion to RHS Rosemoor to enjoy the spring flowers. Wheeler – she and John befriended us within days of us arriving in the village in May 1977 and remained UDGING by the traffic through the High Street in the wonderful friends for the rest of their lives. As a tribute J last couple of weeks, lots of people seem to have to Marion, and a treat for the village historians, I include decided that restrictions don't apply any more and are a photo of St Luke's church choir at the top of the tower going about far more than their 'normal business'. We in about 1986 (Marion on the right). We used to sing a have been responding to a Traidcraft Exchange short service before breakfast on Ascension Day fundraising challenge to walk 100 km during the month of April, so nearly all of our trips have been daily walks from home - it's surprising how much variety there is within 3 or 4 miles, and how much change there's been in just a few weeks, with the snowdrops having faded, the violets, primroses and celandines taking over, only to be eclipsed by the burgeoning cow parsley and nettles taking over the verges alongside the first bluebells. A lovely time of year to be out and about, and the sunshine has been great, despite the cold wind. The garden could certainly do with some rain – April showers hardly happened.
pictured – the river cliff walk between Dotton and NP
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Hospiscare Hospiscare 100 Cakes
Gardens are opening again for Hospiscare. With spaces big and small to visit, and delicious tea and cake to be enjoyed, this is a wonderful way to spend a day out and support a local charity. You’re able to take well behaved dogs on leads to some of the gardens, so a day out for your canine friends too! The Old Rectory, Awliscombe, Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 May, 12pm – 5pm St Leonards gardens opening in Exeter (seven gardens), Sunday 23 May, 2pm – 5pm Topsham Gardens (four gardens), Sunday 23 May, 2pm – 5pm Felstead, Budleigh Salterton, Saturday 19 and Sunday 20 June, 11am – 4pm Hillside, Sidmouth, Saturday 19 – Sunday 20 June, 1pm – 6pm The Pollinator Garden, Colyton, Friday 25 and Wednesday 30 June, Friday 9 and Wednesday 14 July, 10am – 4pm Orchard House, Exeter, Saturday 26 June, 2pm – 5pm Plymtree Open Gardens, Plymtree (two gardens), Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 June, 2pm – 5pm Springdale, Honiton, Sunday 27 June, 2pm – 5pm Little Ash Farm Bungalow, Honiton, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 July, 1pm – 5pm wvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw Prospect House, Axminster, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 What did I do with the car? July, 1pm – 5pm South Wood Farm, Honiton, Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 As I left a meeting at our church, I could not find my July, 1pm – 5pm car keys. They were not in my pockets. They were Sowden Edge, Lympstone, Sunday 4 July, 2pm – 5pm not in the church. Then I thought – I’ve left them in the car! As I burst through the doors of the church, Briar House, Exeter, Sunday 18 July, 12pm – 5pm my heart sank: the church car park was empty. Fursdon House, Exeter, Wednesday 28 July, 2pm – 5pm With a heavy heart I called the police, confessed that Topsham Open Gardens (three gardens and Tea on I had left my keys in the car, and that it had been the Quay), Sunday 18 July, 2pm – 5pm stolen. Then I made the really difficult call: “Darling,” Axminster Open Gardens (two gardens), Saturday 21 I began (I always call her ‘darling’ at moments like and Sunday 22 August, Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 this). “Darling, I have left my keys in the car, and it October, 1.30pm – 5pm has been stolen." Jazz in the Garden, Topsham, Sunday 22 August, 4pm There was a little gasp. “You did not have the car. I – 7pm dropped you off. Remember?” Rossli, Woodbury Salterton, Monday 30 August, 10am My heart sang as relief flooded through me. “Of – 4pm course! Thank God! Well, come get me quick – I am Further details of each garden can be found at already running late... what is keeping you?” www.hospiscare.co.uk/event-listing/ or if you would like My wife replied with ominous calm: "What’s keeping a copy of the Open Gardens booklet, please email me? I’ll tell you what’s keeping me. The police are [email protected] or call 01392 688020 for your free copy. here. They think I’ve stolen our car...”
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History Group The Highway Code The Highway Code has reached 90 years of age in April this year. To be honest, the last time you swotted up on the Highway Code was probably the day you went for your driving test. It was described by those in power as a bid to instruct and educate road users of their duties. The first Ministry of Transport pamphlet (24 pages including adverts for Motor Union insurance, the AA, RAC, BP, Castrol, Autocar and Motorcycle magazines) went on sale on 14th April 1931 at a cost of one old penny (1d) and made careless driving an offence and obliged motorists to have third-party insurance. Ninety years ago there were only 2.3 million motor vehicles on our roads and now we have 37 million. Back then, travellers were just as likely to meet a horse-drawn cart on a country lane as the then best-selling Austin Seven. The first Morris Minor rolled out in 1931 at a cost of £100. But for pedestrians in particular cars were increasingly dangerous. In 1934, three years after the Code's introduction, there were 7,343 deaths and 157,630 injuries. (Despite the injunction on the leading page, reproduced alongside, which is still pertinent today). The Green Cross Code section wasn't added until 1978, a few years after the late David Prowse first donned his green-cross-code-man costume to warn children of the dangers of the road. Zebra crossings were officially introduced in 1951 in Slough. Today the Code includes seven different types of pedestrian crossing. Pub Quiz question – do you know the difference between Zebra, Puffin, Pelican, Toucan, Staggered Puffin, Staggered Pelican and Traffic Light crossings? Ninety years ago road signs were few and far between. In fact there were only ten types, and drawings to explain their meanings didn't appear in the Highway Code until the second edition, along with a warning of the dangers of driving when affected by alcohol. The opening of Britain's first motorway in the late 1950s prompted a new section on motorway driving in the fifth edition. It explained how to use slip roads and why stopping (but not on the highway) to stretch the legs was a good way to avoid drowsiness. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Official Ministry of Transport road signs late 1930s ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ How much do you remember of the Code? legally this is a no-no. Flashes should only be used Splashing – It is illegal to drive without reasonable towarn others of your presence. Minimum fine £30. consideration for other persons. Anyone caught splashing a person on the pavement by driving through a Horns – Be careful when expressing anger via the horn. puddle is an offence. £5000 fine. Beeping for any reason other than alerting someone of Headlight Flashing – Few motorists will know that your presence could result in a minimum fine of £30.
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At the time of writing, we have already seen breeding Aylesbeare displays or heard breeding calls from Dartford warblers, blackcaps, and stonechats, and the thrushes and tits are Common beginning to construct this year’s nests. Reserve Species feature: blackcap
Blackcaps are a type of warbler, sometimes called the HE FIRST THING to mention this month is the Northern nightingale for its beautiful fluting song. A completion of the roadside ash removal on the partial migrant, blackcaps come to Britain to breed, A3052, following the identification of ash dieback T although in the Southern Counties individuals are last Summer. While it is a shame to lose these trees it is increasingly choosing to overwinter here as well. vital to ensure the safety of the road users; we felled these infected trees now, before the dieback became so About the size of a pronounced that there was a danger of brittle branches sparrow and greyish in falling in high winds and while they are healthy enough colour with a pale breast, to fell easily and safely. The timber currently remains on as their name suggests site as we are once again working with the arboriculture their easiest identifying students from Bicton College, who are chipping the brash feature is the distinctive and processing the timber ready for removal. and sharply defined Following the scrub control work on the mires for the glossy black cap, reaching down to just Southern Damselfly, the habitat is now in a good stage to above the eyes from the promote colonisation when young adults (called tenerals) emerge in the Summer while still providing some shelter beak to the back of the for roosting adults. The presence of our hardy ponies and neck. However, as with many species the female is less obvious, as her cap is a rich chestnut brown: juvenile cattle helps to maintain suitable conditions in the areas birds also start off with a brownish cap, rather duller than currently used by the population of Southern Damselfly – their grazing keeps the mire vegetation in check and as the adult female’s, which then intensifies or changes to black as the bird matures. they move through the landscape they trample down the tussocks and lightly churn the waterlogged soils, creating Blackcaps make loose cup-shaped nests of grass, roots, bare ground on the runnel edges for plants such as the and animal hair, laying around half a dozen eggs per bog pimpernel and sundew to establish. brood. Many birds will use animal hair to construct or One last human intervention into the area has been to dig line their nests, so if you have a pet you need to brush a network of ponds in the cleared zones across the mire regularly, try leaving some of their fluffy hair out near a to provide still water in which breeding pairs of many feeder or nestled in a tree branch species of damselfly and dragonfly can lay their eggs. for your local breeding birds to Dams and small ponds are a useful means by which to use. Human hair is not suitable slow the flow of a watercourse, holding water in an area for birds’ nests as it is too strong, to create a network of shallow runnels and creating and birds can struggle to free places where there are reliably high water levels year themselves if it gets tangled round. Southern Damselflies are highly sensitive to around their legs. water pollution; in combination with habitat loss, water Find out more information on pollution is thought to have caused the significant past blackcaps on the RSPB website. declines in their populations. The clean, oxygenated vwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwv water that flows across the mires on Aylesbeare Common is one of the most crucial elements ensuring the True love? persistence of the population on Aylesbeare. I was officiating at a wedding and during the Our last section of scrub clearance before the beginning preparations the bride and groom wanted to have two of the birds breeding season was around the tumuli on turtledoves on the altar as a symbol of their forever Aylesbeare. Preventing the encroachment of scrub and love. I politely said no birds or animals. trees close to the barrow is a way for us to protect these They hid the birds in a back room, anyway. historical features – roots growing into the tumulus can Immediately after the service they went outside, damage the structure, as can trampling by people and ponies. each of them with a bird in its cage. They opened the cages in unison. One bird flew out and made a hard As mentioned, the breeding season for many of our birds right turn. The other flew out and made a hard left on Aylesbeare has now begun in earnest. This is an turn. excellent time of year to view male birds displaying to attract a mate, the trees are not yet in full leaf so birds are We all stood there watching the symbols of their comparatively easy to spot, and the males necessarily like forever love fly off in opposite directions. to make themselves very visible within their territories. A true story from the Revd Mark Martin
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NP&H Climate Change Group A new luxury Des-Res has recently opened in Be our eagle eyes Webber’s Meadow and it’s rent free! The catch is Police Wildlife Crime Officers in Devon and that only bees, butterflies and bugs can move in. Cornwall are calling on the public to keep a look out The Climate Change Group built this Bug Hotel to for suspicious activity around wild birds’ nests. encourage wildlife but it’s something that everyone It is part of an annual operation, which is backed by can do and it doesn’t need to cost a penny. nationally-gathered intelligence, to tackle egg thieves. This year, the police are asking members of the public to Bug hotels can be built any time of year and you can be their eagle eyes and let them know if they see any do it using free material. Your hotel could be as activity that suggests that nests of wild birds are being simple as leaving a pile of logs and twigs – or you interfered with or eggs are being taken. could fill containers with different natural materials, Some people will go to any lengths to raid the nests of for example clay pots or plastic bottles with the ends rare wild birds but Operation Easter, which runs cut off. Dry leaves, twigs, hollow stems, dead grass, throughout the nesting season, from the spring into early pine cones and bits of bark are ideal. They’ll all summer, is aimed at tackling the problem. help to create warm, dry spaces that will attract Developed in Scotland 24 years ago, the operation is different creepy crawlies. facilitated by the National Wildlife Crime Unit (NWCU) If you have some bricks, wooden boxes or pallets to in conjunction with UK police forces and partner hand, you could even build a multi-storey minibeast agencies. The operation targets egg thieves by sharing intelligence across the UK to support enforcement action. mansion and treat your guests to some 5-star accommodation. PC Martin Beck, Rural Affairs Officer for Devon, said: “We have a great and varied number of birds in the South Internet sites such as the Woodland Trust are a good West which we should enjoy, respect and protect. This place to go for ideas and instructions, or just leave it does however attract some the attention of a small to the kid’s imaginations! number of people who want to take wild bird eggs. “This practice has been banned for many decades but sadly still goes on. The operation is asking members of the public to let the police know if they see people interfering with nests or taking eggs. The intention of this operation is to ensure that intelligence opportunities are maximised in order to prevent, disrupt or investigate possible offences. Be our eagle eyes.” If you have any information on egg thieves, or those who disturb rare nesting birds without a licence, you should contact the police by emailing [email protected] or calling them on 101 - ask to speak to a wildlife crime officer if possible. Information can also be passed in confidence to Crimestoppers via 0800 555111. vwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwv Miscellaneous observations on life With the exception of world unrest, nothing breaks out in more places than an old garden hose. - Anon In order to live off a garden, you practically have to live in it. - F M Hubbard If you would like to live a quiet, peaceful, uneventful life, you were born at the wrong time. vwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwv - Anon Parish Magazine NP, H & CR May 2021
Sign up for 30 Days Wild 2021 is officially OPEN! Take on the UK’s biggest nature challenge this June and receive a FREE pack of goodies to help you on your way. Go on a bug hunt, switch to green energy, splash in puddles… whatever you do, just make sure it’s wild! We’ve got special packs for those taking part at their school, care home, or workplace, too! Sign up today Nature News... 100,000 signatures - WOW! We want to say a big THANK YOU to everyone who supported our 'No to Neonics' campaign, asking the prime minister to reverse his decision to allow the use of bee-killing pesticides on sugar beet crops. We also want to thank you for the wonderful response to our Devon Special Species appeal, which will enable us to restore the habitats that these rare creatures need. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This year we’re going WILD about beetles! Beetles are amazing they pollinate our flowers and crops, recycle nutrients, are important predators and provide a food source for other animals! Habitat loss, climate change and pesticide use mean that life is hard for these gorgeous insects. BUT we’ve got loads of ideas for how you can help beetles in your garden – and how they can help you! From gobbling up garden pests to clearing up dead plants, beetles can be the perfect gardening partner. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! " Pledge to love beetles this year and download your On April Fool's Day, we reminded politicians that our guide on how to look after these shiny and tiny little State of Nature is no joke. Every MP in England was sent animals!! the headlines we need for nature by 2030. Take Action For Insects and discover simple ways you can help insects at home! Download your free pack here.
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Joking aside, we want stories like these to come true! Putting nature’s recovery in law could mean our wildlife and environment will be safer and healthier, for generations to come. Help us to demand a target for a better State of Nature into law. We’d be fools not to. Stand up for nature, sign the petition. Want to read the newspaper and find out more? Follow this link here Go Wild at Home... !Clumsy beetles! You don't have to go crawling through the forest to find beetles - make a tumble trap and they will come to you! Grab an old yoghurt pot, some bait and a trowel and meet your beetle neighbours. Remember to !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! release your new friends carefully afterwards! Amazing Peat Peatlands are essential for people and wildlife! They provide: 'Flood protection (Carbon storage "Natural beauty
Beetles make up more than a third of all known species on earth and there are more than 4,000 species just in the UK! You can find them in almost every habitat, all year- round - here's a spotter sheet to start you off! Download the spotter sheet here. But sales of peat compost continue to exploit these precious places. If you head out to a garden centre this weekend, remember to buy peat-free compost. Help us create a wilder future - support our call for a ban on peat-based products! Find out more - read our latest news on peat. Swallows have started arriving, swooping in and out of farmlands and wetlands, feeding on insects and gathering straw and mud for their nests.
#!$%Want to welcome bees and other wildlife into your garden? Find out how to build a bug mansion, catering for ladybirds, lacewings and even frogs! Learn top tips for how to make your own unique space for marvellous minibeasts & watch our new video Click here to download the activity sheet.
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Wildlife windows Working hard for nature! )Birds of Prey are magnificent, and they can be seen Growing grassland! Over the last few months, our culm across Devon - in the countryside, on the coast and in grassland team have been busy with winter works. Staff cities! Have you spotted any recently? and volunteers have cleared encroaching scrub from 6 culm grassland sites, as well as welcoming new landowners to the project, carrying out habitat surveys and creating new wet grassland habitat! Find out more about the project here.
Did you know? Sparrowhawks are adapted for hunting birds in confined spaces like dense woodland, so gardens are ideal hunting grounds for them! Download the spotter sheet here.
------New life at Ludwell! This Exeter Valley Park has had a great makeover; . Six fields have been re-seeded with wildflowers - 1,430 metres of hedgerows have been traditionally laid in the Devon ‘steeping’ style / Ten new cherry and apple trees (traditional variety) have been planted with guards in different orchards % A new pond has been made in the valley 1,700 metres of fencing have been added, which will protect laid hedges and enable late Summer/Autumn *+#$!,The miniature world of minibeasts has cattle grazing to continue in these fields come alive, as insects emerge from hibernation, looking This project was supported by the Viridor Credits for mates and taking advantage of the early Spring Environmental Company through the Landfill flowers. How many have you spotted so far? Communities Fund. Download the spotter sheet here. Find out more about the park here Minibeasts are magnificent and you can help them thrive & Take Action For Insects
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To hand future generations landscapes with increased biodiversity we must understand what we have, how best to protect and enhance and manage the environment based on sound science. Alongside this aspiration the estate is also committed to provide free and open access to the land where possible. Balancing the needs of nature and public recreation will almost certainly provide some interesting challenges into the future too. Visitors will continue to enjoy open access on foot, and Pebblebed Heaths on the areas in Clinton Estates ownership, the additional permission to cycle and horse-ride. The day-to-day becomes UK’s newest management by individual teams from the PHCT, RSPB and DWT will continue, but a new management National Nature Reserve partnership with additional support and input from Natural England and East Devon AONB will help shape Clinton Devon Estates are celebrating this month as their the strategic direction for the whole area including largest wildlife site, the Pebblebed Heaths, has been improving connectivity and resilience within the wider awarded the status of National Nature Reserve. landscape. On 13 May the chief executive and chair of Natural In the future being an NNR will focus collaborations for England, the government advisor for the natural the benefit of the whole site and its visitors. Joining the environment, will visit to help mark the occasion. NNR network means we will be able to draw from the Celebrations will modest and in most part marked expertise of other conservation leaders and help influence remotely but this doesn’t diminish this significance at national level, raising the profile of heathland milestone for Clinton Devon Estates and the other management and how estates can play their part in organisations involved with the East Devon Pebblebed conservation. Other benefits may mean it is easier to Heaths secure funding for ongoing management and protection The Pebblebed Heaths NNR join another nine across the and to continue to improve visitor experiences and offer county, others nearby include Dawlish Warren which high-quality life-long learning opportunities. became an NNR in 2000 and the Axmouth to Lyme Local people who love and value the heaths as part of Regis Undercliffs which has been an NNR since 1955. their everyday lives will hopefully feel the same sense of The majority of this new National Nature Reserve (NNR) pride that these areas which historically have supported covers lands owned by Clinton Devon Estates and village communities, continue to add much to our local managed on their behalf by the Pebblebed Heath area and our lives have now achieved this additional Conservation Trust (PHCT). Additional areas are in the recognition as one of the nation's most important places care of RSPB and Devon Wildlife Trust. The NNR for wildlife and people. includes the commons at Aylesbeare; Bicton, Colaton Raleigh, Dalditch, East Budleigh, Hawkerland, Withycombe Raleigh, Woodbury, Venn Ottery plus Bystock Reserve, Dalditch Plantation and Mutter’s Moor. NNRs include some of the nation’s most important natural habitats with rare plant and animal species and wvwvwvvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw geology. Many NNRs have protected status (as does the Pebblebed Heaths) but an NNR declaration recognises the nature and public benefit together. Most NNRs welcome groups of all ages to experience wildlife first- hand and learn more about wildlife conservation. Clinton Devon Estates are delighted that the Pebblebed Heaths has receive this accolade. It is by no means the only area of conservation importance that the estate has in its care but has been a key conservation focus since the 1990s. 15 years ago a Conservation Trust was established to professionally manage the core area of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths – nearly four-square miles of lowland heath. Very few rural estates have the conservation expertise to manage nature reserves of this importance and are trusted by Natural England to do so. It is recognition of how important conservation is amongst the Estate’s land management interests. Parish Magazine NP, H & CR May 2021
So we wanted to share with you our map highlighting the Plantlife positive progress being made on our verges. We’re hearing about new projects every few weeks – there’s so much great work happening – so don’t worry if you project isn’t yet featured. We’ll be updating the map throughout the year and featuring more case studies and local projects as we go. If you work in a local authority and want to let us know about the wildlife-friendly verge projects you are working on, please do get in touch with Whilst there’s still a wintry chill in the air, Spring has us. We’d be delighted to learn about your work and arrived and bluebells, cowslips, and cuckooflowers (also discuss your projects with you. known as Milkmaids and Lady’s Smock!) are blossoming on our road verges again. We’ve been reflecting on one There’s also good news for a of the busiest winter seasons ever for the road verge different sort of verge… campaign. It’s fantastic to see so much interest and enthusiasm for more wildlife-friendly road verges and we wanted to share some good news stories with you: News from the verge Last month Cambridge County Council announced a new verge management plan to support biodiversity, including cutting times sympathetic to the local flora and trials of collecting grass cuttings. It has been great to work with the council teams on this and see them bring their knowledge of the verge network to add to our best practice guidance to create a really promising new plan for Cambridgeshire’s verges. Also in the east of England, East Suffolk Council have announced 60 new wild sites, many of which are road Stroudwater Canal verges, that will be part of the expanded 'Pardon the The Canal and River Trust are going to be trialling a weeds, we’re feeding the bees’ campaign which was fresh approach to grass verge management along around started last year. 600km of canal towpath across England and Wales And in Essex, following the successful wildlife-friendly management trials last summer, the scheme will be NoMowMay extended throughout Braintree Borough this year. And whether it’s in a park, or in your own garden, you Over in Wales, Monmouthshire County Council are can also get involved in Plantlife’s No Mow May this inviting local residents have their say on the management year. Check out our No Mow May page and sign up for of verge and greenspaces – if you’re local do take part in Every Flower Counts, our lawn survey at the end of May, the survey. And even if you’re not local to the area, you to get your own personalised nectar score! If you use might like to have a look at the Council’s brilliant Nature social media, follow the hashtag #NoMowMay for Isn’t Neat project, which is changing how verges and inspiration and to share your stories with us. We hope greenspaces are managed and raising awareness about the you’ll enjoy getting involved in these activities and importance of pollinators and wild spaces. finding out more about the fascinating world of wild flowers that live on your lawn and road verges. And we look forward to bringing you more good news from the verge very soon! Dr Kate Petty Road Verge Campaign Manager
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building in the form of many twigs and branches at the Wednesday Wanderers base of the church tower ·presumably to be taken up to st the openings at the top of the tower or perhaps they had 31 March – Eight of us gathered for our first been discarded? Just as we were returning to Back Lane walk for many months. We split into two groups four in in Newton Poppleford an egret flew along the river . each. We were joined by two new members, one from Great to be with the walking group again. Approx 4½ m. Colaton Raleigh. th We decided to make our way towards Southerton. We 14 April – Newton Poppleford - Goosemoor- walked towards the bridge over the river and just before Outerhanger. Five Wanderers met on this bright sunny it, stepped over the gate support into the meadow (name morning. We set off up School Lane, with japonica and escapes me). We posed for photos. It was lovely to see primroses growing on the bank, then up some steps to the new spring green shoots by the side of the river. We Farthing's Lane, which is very dry today, the path lined went round the next field and came out in Back Lane. with celandines and forget-me-nots. Further along, an We then split into a group of three and one of five – this owl box was spied up a tree. We continued along where was not by design, us three spent time admiring the some eggs were for sale and were purchased by one greenery around and lost sight the other group. walker. A photo was taken by the lovely white blossom The five group turned right at the path at Lark Rise and of the blackthorn. We continued on to Littledown, then went up through the orchard, turned left and eventually taking the track down to Goosemoor; daffodils still out in came out in the Venn Ottery Road. They saw a the hedgerow with stitchwort and periwinkle; we heard sparrowhawk. The three of us went to the end of Back lots of birdsong. lane and proceeded along the Venn Ottery Road. We We passed the pretty cottages and out onto the very busy took the first turning on the left into Southerton. We A3052, crossing over by Goosemoor Farm, over the stile went past the Veg Shed and noticed violets and white (with some having trouble getting over it) then crossing violets growing in the bank. We took the path up to the field and into the woods. Bracket fungus growing on Hunger Hill. We were relieved to see that a gate had a tree near the bridge over the stream, we continued on to been installed on the way, instead of the very awkward Outerhanger, passing two young girls on their horses. At stile that had been there in the past. We sat on the seat at the top of Hunger Hill, two departed for home and the the top and waited for the other group to join us. We others continued back to the village. A nice walk of 3½ then split up and went out various ways home. Distance miles. travelled 3.1 miles. th Programme for May 2021 7 April – Harpford Woods Circular Our 'Rule of Six' group- met on a calm, mostly overcast, 5th – Short walk – along River Otter to Tipton for day - very pleasant for walking. Started off down coffee and back to Newton Poppleford. Meadow Way to the Recreation ground and along Back th Lane to gate leading to the river Otter. Here we noticed 12 – Bus to Seaton Heights for bluebell walk in yet more bank erosion before we went over the Red Holyford Woods. Approx 12.15 bus back to Bridge where swallows/sand martins circled overhead. Newton Poppleford. As we exchanged a 'good morning' with a fellow walker 19th – Walk to Northmostown, climb up to Keeble's in Harpford, he was recognized as 'Nick', the wildlife Seat and Mutters Moor, path to golf course, photographer, off to see what bird life he could find Bickwell and back to Sidmouth, Jacobs Ladder. today. Next we made our way up Knaps Lane where we Bus back to Newton Poppleford. were- delighted to see blue and white bells, wild th daffodils, violets. periwinkle and wild strawberries all 26 – 157 bus at Memorial or 9.20 at Exmouth Road along the grassy bank to Otterton. Coast path to Ladram Bay, back to Once on the old railway track path we overlooked a Otterton for bus back to Newton Poppleford. variety of ponies and a horse grazing in a field and also wvwvwvvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw the vineyard which has been expanded since our last walk this way. Eventually we came to the steps down to Otter Valley Association a brick archway to return along a lower path back to The Annual General Meeting will be held via zoom on Harpford. The photographers in our group got quite Tuesday 11th May at 7.30pm, followed by a speaker excited to see all the emerald green moss on the damp with an illustrated talk on the local area. archways and tree branches. All through the woods we heard beautiful birdsong which was very calming if one A rolling programme of walks started from Monday 12 was stressed with lockdown! We did a bit of ''letter April. Restrictions still apply to numbers and distancing. boxing' on finding a notebook in a container! More Once a walk is advertised on the OVA website you will lovely wild flowers here -wood anemones. celandine and need to email [email protected] to request a place and violets. include your contact details. You will then receive a On reaching Harpford village we had a stroll round the reply to confirm if there is availability. churchyard where we saw evidence of jackdaw nest Happy walking – The Walk Team. Parish Magazine NP, H & CR May 2021
Are you a budding or ‘X’ cricketer who loves the sound of leather on willow? Matches are very much about participation and enjoying the game. Our 20/20 format is 2 overs each bowling and retirement at 25 when batting, With the rollout of the vaccine and the easing of ensuring everyone gets involved. We are keen to recruit lockdown, Newton Poppleford Cricket Club has the new members of all abilities and ages for 2021, whether green-light for our upcoming season. The club, existing you seek an odd game or regular involvement. in its current form since 2003, aims to provide For more information contact Club Secretary, Antony recreational cricket to the local community whilst Cox, on 0771 2000 521 or visit our website to view our keeping participation costs as low as possible. fixtures or register your interest. In 2019, the club was wvwvwvvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw blessed by the generous sponsorship of a few local businesses. They offered support to sponsor match balls for our home games. At the club’s preseason AGM, there was an annual discussion regarding increasing costs for the A Neighbourhood Plan covering developments in club. As club Secretary Newton Poppleford, Harpford, Venn Ottery and Antony Cox says, “We Southerton will go to a public vote on 6th May 2021. again have decided to approach local The ballot follows extensive community consultation businesses and ask for with residents and if people vote in favour of the their support for the 2021 season. Given the current Neighbourhood Plan it will become a legal document economic climate, we were sceptical about our success, used by East Devon District Council to help influence but they have proved themselves more than generous yet how planning applications are determined until 2031. again”. At the time of writing, the club has received You can either vote at the Polling Station on 6th May in match ball sponsorship from Al Findlay - Local IT & AV Newton Poppleford Village Hall, or by post (if you Support, Oaktree Garage and Four Elms Fruit Farm. applied for a postal vote). With several other businesses having been contacted, the On the Parish Council Website you will find a link to the club is positive that more support will come through. full Neighbourhood Plan. For a quicker read you’ll also Engaging with the local community is at the heart of the find a ‘Summary’ which contains just the policies to be new ECB strategy for developing cricket 'Inspiring applied to planning applications. Generations -- 2020-24'. The key to this strategy and to If you prefer a paper copy of the plan, contact Paul the future of the game as a whole is making cricket Hayward via the Parish Council website. accessible to all, engaging children and young people, If you don’t have internet access you could phone Paul and supporting local communities. These values are and on 07711 929227. have always been at the heart of village cricket at Newton Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Poppleford Cricket Club. The club is grateful that due to the generous support of local businesses we can continue to ensure that the spirit of village cricket lives on. The club hopes to kick off the 2021 season (subject to restrictions) on Sunday 18th April with an away game versus our long-standing opponents Woodbury & Newton St Cyrus. Our home fixtures played at the Recreation Ground, Back Lane, begin with a Twenty20 match against Lympstone on Thursday 22nd April at 6.00pm. Following this, we play our first 40 over match at home against our close friends Tipton St John on th Sunday 25 April, beginning at 1.00pm. We will be wvwvwvvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw strictly the following guidance from both the Government and the ECB to ensure that the season goes It's important for parents to live the same smoothly and safely. things they teach. - Anon The club's fixtures and match sponsors can be viewed on The two agencies that redistribute great the club's website at fortunes are taxation and offspring. - Anon https://newtonpoppleford.cricketclubwebsite.co.uk/
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Newton Poppleford & Climate change Harpford Tennis Club WOULD LIKE to start off this article with a sincere apology. I forgot last month to submit an article, the I first time this has happened to me since I started doing this in May 2016. This is Farida... I can only put it down to my old age. Sorry Folks. Anyway, the great news is we are playing tennis again and I am off to the courts once I have finished this and had a spot of lunch. The 3 months break has had a serious effect on my playing ability so I will need to get as much practice in as I can to try and get back to where I was before lockdown. Probably take till the end of the year!!! So come on – grab your racquet and join us on the courts. As from April 22nd we restarted our Thursday evening Club Night, however we have to put a few restrictions in place. To “follow the rule of 6”, only 6 people are allowed on a court at any time, 4 playing and 2 waiting to play. Thus, Club Night can only allow a max of 12 people on the courts at any time. If you arrive and are number 13 or greater, then please tell the players on court And this is where the debate around that you are waiting to play and stay on the outside of the climate change ends... courts or in your car until you get on court. A small price Because no one in Farida's village asks 'is climate change to pay for playing Tennis again. real?' If anyone needs tennis balls, we They ask 'what will we eat now that the floods have have a stock of them available. The destroyed our crops? balls are Head Core which cost £4 Where we will sleep tonight, with our house underwater? for a tube of 4 balls. Just call him on 567756 or call/text him on 07958 Many people mistakenly believe that the climate crisis is 033882. 10, 20 or 50 years away from taking effect... but it's happening now. And it's coming for the world's poorest The committee decided that rather than make the decision first. now, we would delay deciding on the AGM until after As Farida explains - May 17. Then we should have definite news whether we can hold an AGM inside after June 21st. If not, we can "Floods usually last a short time, 3 to 5 days. then decide to hold an afternoon meeting at the weekend But for 5 years the floods have been lasting longer. outside or to hold a “Zoom Type” virtual meeting. This year, all the records have been broken ... Let us hope that the worst is now behind us and will see There were two whole months of floods. some return to normality even if it is halfway through the No farmer has been able to harvest. year. In the meantime, hope the weather warms up a bit All our crops have rotted. and to see you on the courts playing tennis. "Due to climate change, it gets so hot during the David Zirker summer that it becomes like a desert. Contact Details: Tel: 01395 567430 or mobile But when winter comes, the wind is so cold you 07802 755411 or email [email protected] can't leave the house. We have thunderstorms in our area ... more than 100 people have died in lightning strikes here this year. "I had a huge house ... on 30 acres of land. The whole place is now submerged in the river because of river erosion. We have no land left. All has been lost in the riverbed." Climate change is not a distant threat, it's a brutal reality. There is no debate about that. cont'd > > > Parish Magazine NP, H & CR May 2021
Climate change, continued I wonder if he missed East Devon. I have never been to the Solomon Islands, maybe one day I will go there. I But there are many practical ways that people like you have an image of this tall, bearded man wading ashore at can help. Nakapu with gifts and then being tragically struck down. With your help, people like Farida are learning how I am immensely proud that Patteson was an anti-slavery to prevent river erosion with tree planting, sand bags pioneer. Other houses at the King’s school cannot and fertilisers that protect soil quality. necessarily testify to the great character of their They're saving money in groups so when times of crisis figureheads but we can … like the suffragettes Patteson’s hit, they don't need to resort to high interest loans. colour (green) suggests growth and development. Again But we need your help today to reach more people like and again, education and personal belief is all important. Farida. The situation is urgent and your support right now I am proud to be able to talk about Patteson in assembly makes double the difference. and show he is so incredibly relevant today. I can use him as a role model for students, someone who expressed Donate to The Regenerators Appeal between 8th th a need to learn continually and someone willing to take March and 7 June 2021 and the UK government will risk, to travel and to learn about other cultures. double your gift to help the most vulnerable stand strong in the face of climate change. I have pinned my colours firmly to the mast as Head of Patteson at the King’s school. I ALWAYS wear something green every day, have some wonderful banners and I talk about Patteson’s memory often. I was really proud that my students raised over £100, four years ago to help towards cleaning up the memorial at Patteson’s Cross. I also remember several years ago abseiling down Feniton Church tower to raise money for causes in the Solomon Islands, a great experience!
Now is the time to move beyond just accepting the present reality of climate change - and start to take steps to help those most in need build a better future. DONATE NOW wvwvwvvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw Patteson & King's School Bishop John Coleridge Patteson attended the King’s School in Ottery St Mary, near his family’s home in Devon, before going away to boarding school at Eton. In Becky Jacobs with ACoM’s General Secretary Dr memory of Patteson, today one of the school’s four Abraham Hauriasi and Mission Secretary Fr Nigel houses is named after him. Here Head of Patteson Kelaepa on a visit to the King’s School House, Mrs Becky Jacobs, explains why Patteson still I hope later in the year to inspire students to find a 21st inspires her and the King’s pupils today. century equivalent to Patteson, to partner his ideas and I became Head of Patteson House at the King’s School, aspiration in the modern age. Having said that, Patteson Ottery St Mary in January 2010. I was instantly intrigued belongs as much in the 21st century as he did in the 19th. by the man who was our figurehead and as an historian I could not be prouder than to have this person as our wanted to know all about him. I have tried to read as House figurehead at The King’s School. much as possible about him and use this information to Becky Jacobs try to translate to my students some of Patteson’s values Head of Patteson House and and aspirations. I love the fact that education was at the Teacher of History and Politics heart of Patteson’s life and he sought not only to educate The King’s School, Ottery St Mary, Devon others but at a time when it was very much a privilege. I am delighted too that he tried to include women as well The King’s School is formally linked with the Bishop as men in his quest. This was forward thinking for the Norman Palmer School in the Solomon Islands. There 19th century. have been teacher exchanges and visits, and pupils have exchanged letters and worked on joint environmental I am fascinated with Patteson’s journey to the other side projects. of the world and the remoteness he must have felt.
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Bishop of Newcastle, Christine Hardman 'I do not think that foodbanks are Are Foodbanks an Acceptable Solution an acceptable solution to poverty, to the Problems of Poverty in the UK? but it is very important that they are in existence. We hear from two bishops who are involved at the heart of efforts to help those most in need. 'To eradicate poverty is one of the most significant challenges Bishop of Colchester, that we face. Here in the north Roger Morris east, over 30 per cent of children 'I long for the day when live in relative poverty. foodbanks have ceased to exist. Newcastle was a pilot area for Universal Credit, but the That is not to take anything delay in people being eligible to receive payments, and away from the staff and the relatively low level, is contributing to perpetuating volunteers; they do a superb job. poverty and debt. However, they are not a long- 'I think we need to look hard at what's the right level of term solution. They identify the benefit people should be receiving. Universal Credit is gaps in safety nets.in our aimed at those on low incomes as well as the community life. It points the finger of judgement at the unemployed. Ending the delay in payment would be rest of us - it should not happen in a country like ours, helpful, as many families do not have savings, so get into that those who are destitute or in poverty should have to debt. I would also support continuing the £20 increase in rely on handouts. Universal Credit beyond April. 'When I was appointed Bishop of Colchester, I also 'I chair the Inclusive Economy Board of the North of become a patron of the town's foodbank. It is a useful Tyne Combined Authority. Its members include barometer which helps me to understand what is going on businesses, trade unions, industry, universities and civil for people. Increasing numbers of children and families society, and we use the expertise of organisations like the are being forced into poverty. Joseph Rowntree Foundation. Our aim is to bring '2020 was the year that child poverty was supposed to be together people from different sectors to create good jobs ended in the UK. Some of the measures identified at the with a living wage, and include people who are usually time of Every Child Matters in 2003 point the way to excluded from the benefits of economic growth. action we could be taking now. Now there are rising 'The rise in youth unemployment is one of the tragedies numbers of people using foodbanks. of the current situation, and the decimation of the 'There are things we can do immediately. For example, hospitality sector. The government has provided support, locking in the £20 addition to Universal Credit* to give including the furlough scheme and the Kickstart scheme people that guaranteed income. for young people, but I am hoping they will call upon We could get rid of the two child benefit limit. For regional expertise to get things right at a local level as we example, in Essex, the biggest recent rise in recover. unemployment is in Great Dunmow, triggered by job 'The church is absolutely not called to be party political, losses at Stansted Airport. Should those people really but it is called to give voice to the voiceless, the poor and have thought, two or three years ago, that they shouldn't the vulnerable. This is happening at all levels in society, have had another child in case they became unemployed? from the Bishops in the House of Lords who can wield It is utterly wrong to penalise people in that way. some influence, to churches making a difference through 'Similarly we could raise the Child Benefit element of the inspiration of faith and the everyday discipleship of Universal Credit to better support families and children. ordinary Christians. All primary school children whose parents are on any 'There are many foodbanks throughout this area, and I am kind of benefit should have free school meals. Hats off proud of the commitment of lots of church members in to Marcus Rashford, he has done an amazing job.' supporting them. In the north east there has traditionally been a lot of hardship, but people have big hearts and there is a lot of generosity.' wvwvwvvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw Laughter is God's sunshine. - Anon A church council is a gathering of important people who singly can do nothing, but together can decide that nothing can be done. - Anon wvwvwvvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw
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Easter Aftermath Ottery St Mary Please respect our lovely coast and countryside – and leave it as you would like to find it. As one version of Heritage the Countryside Code says, "Leave only footprints. Take Society only photographs and memories." Members' Monthly Meetings Remote meetings by Zoom:– Tuesday 18th May, 7.30pm 'Concorde, the West Country Supersonic Miracle' Brian Portch, member of The Royal Aeronautical Society, discusses his personal involvement with this British-French supersonic passenger airliner. Secretary contact: [email protected] wvwvwvvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw
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Sid Vale Association SVA History Group Zoom Talks The SVA Local History Group aims to promote and support research into the history of the Sid Valley and surroundings. While the usual SVA events cannot take place due to Covid-19, the SVA History Group is holding its meetings online via Zoom. If interested, contact Brian Golding at [email protected] for the login details. Now at the revised time of 6.00pm, lasting one hour and wvwvwvvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw on the second Monday of every other month. Mondays 10th May, 12th July, 13th September, Coronavirus – warning about vaccine wvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw This happened recently and is an important lesson for our friends and family in the older age group. A Anaesthetic friend had his second doze of vaccine at the As the manager of our hospital's cricket team, I was vaccination centre. Shortly afterwards he began to responsible for sorting out the equipment for the games. have blurred vision and struggled to get home. One day as I walked through the surgery department He rang the vaccination centre and asked if he should carrying a bat that belonged to one of the surgeons, I passed several patients and their families in a waiting go straight to the hospital for help. He was told NOT area. I heard one man say to his wife, "Look, darling, to go to the hospital, but instead to return at once to here comes your anaesthetist.” the vaccination centre and pick up his glasses ….
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This service is now being provided by the Exmouth Prayer Mobile Library. details at librariesunlimited.org.uk Rogation Sunday (9th May) is about asking for God’s protection and blessing on our endeavours. Devon Library If your troubles are deep-seated or long-standing, try kneeling. – Anon Services Pure prayers have pure blessings. - Thomas Goodwin Mobile Library To spend an hour worrying on our knees is not prayer. Indeed, there are times when it is our duty, having Tuesday 4 May committed a problem to God in prayer, to stop praying Colaton Raleigh and to trust and to do the necessary work to arrive at a Eden Way 10.30 to 11.00 am solution. - Oliver Barclay Prayer is not an argument with God to persuade Him to Newton Poppleford move things our way, but an exercise by which we are Brook Meadow 11.15 to 12.00 pm enabled by the Holy Spirit to move ourselves His way. - Burrow Lane 12.15 to 12.45 pm Leonard Ravenshill Venn Ottery wvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw Sunnyside 13.30 to 14.00 pm Stop Press wvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw Prayers for the New Team Rector A teacher posed the following problem to one of her We are holding a Prayer Evening for the new maths classes: "A wealthy man dies and leaves ten Incumbent on Tuesday 4th May, the day before the short million pounds. One-fifth is to go to his wife, one- list is decided, in Ottery church at 7.00pm. fifth is to go to his son, one-sixth to his butler, and We will be praying for the church, the Team, the town the rest to charity. Now, what does each get?" and the prospective candidates, that God through the After a very long silence in the classroom, one little Holy Spirit will lead the right person to be our new Team Rector. A few people will guide us in a time of Prayer. boy raised his hand. With complete sincerity, he This is an important time, so please take time to join us. ventured, "A solicitor?" wvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw Advertisement
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38 May 2021 Parish Magazine NP, H & CR Colaton Raleigh Village Hall meets all your private and commercial needs Wifi, projector & screen Premises licence for up to 130 people Main Hall with stage Fully equipped kitchen / Smaller meeting rooms Treatment room / Shower facilities Disabled parking & access Competitive session & 24hr hire charges For information & bookings contact Rowan 01395 567339, Lorraine 01395 567551 or email: [email protected]
“T!" M#$n%&n#n'" Bl()"” CITY & GUILDS CARPENTER • 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE • GARDENING • MAN & VAN SERVICE HOUSE CLEARANCE • ALL ASPECTS OF HOME MAINTENANCE CONSIDERED Please call 07930 895859 and leave a message
Parish Magazine NP, H & CR May 2021 39 Space to let
40 May 2021 Parish Magazine NP, H & CR ‘Your Local Builder’ Specialising in EXTENSIONS, GARAGE CONVERSIONS & LOFT CONVERSIONS Also ALTERATIONS, GENERAL BUILDING & REFURBISHMENTS Visit our website at www.wightmanbuilders.com Mobile 07790 014449/01395 568946 West View, Southerton, Ottery St Mary Builders
BRUSH & VACUUM SWEEP ALL TYPES OF FIRES & APPLIANCES REPAIRS & PARTS For All Your Chimney Needs Steve Cornish Tel 01395 268046 Mob 07970 892085 32 Marpool Hill, Exmouth
Handyman/Garden Maintenance
• Hedge cutting • Grass cutting Call Richard on 01404 234 363 • Pressure cleaning Email [email protected] • Fencing Large and small jobs from dripping taps • Painting to full heating systems and bathrooms • Telecoms GasSafe registered • Window and Fascia cleaning Local • Reliable • Efficient Dave Maskill 07722 361604
Contact The Clerk to the Council 07711 929227 [email protected]
Parish Magazine NP, H & CR May 2021 41 Harpford Village Hall Bought by the community, run for the community • Pretty village location • Fully equipped Kitchen • Attractive wood panelled main room • Perfect for smaller groups, meetings, meals, parties etc • Warm and cosy • £8 per hour Information – Val Ranger 01395 568460 Bookings or to have a look around – Nick Howe 01395 568679 Visit our website: https://harpfordvillagehall.wordpress.com
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Have your hair cut, styled, coloured or Climate Solutions permed in the comfort of your own home
Call to arrange an appointment or a free consultation 07812 382290
HURST PLUMBING Gas-safe Registered Plumbing and Heating Engineer ~~~~~ Complete Bathroom Design and Installation Service Call 01395 830 003 ~~~~~ Specialist in Floor and Wall Tiling All work undertaken is Fully Guaranteed Telephone 07711 757595 or 01395 271152 Make Hurst the 1st for all your plumbing requirements www.climatesolutionssouthwest.co.uk Established 1990
Contact CColelarkto tno Rthael eCigohu ncil colatonraleighpc@Thgem Clearki tlo. cthoe mCo uoncril 01395 568166 Parish Counciltelephone 0784093956co5la.to [email protected]
42 May 2021 Parish Magazine NP, H & CR CENTRAL GARAGE High Street Newton Poppleford For all your vehicle’s requirements CAR SALES • SERVICING REPAIRS • SPARES WELDING • MOT WORK BATTERIES • OIL 01395 567122
NEWTON POPPLEFORD Sidmouth Devon EX10 0ER G M.O.T. ON PETROL & DIESEL G SERVICE & REPAIRS – ALL MAKES G EXHAUSTS G BATTERIES G TYRES G AIR CONDITIONING G WHEEL BALANCING G WELDING G ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTICS TEL: (01395) 568498 • FAX: 567000 Philip Edwards: Gardener/Handyman * Fencing and gates * Gardening and grass cutting, Hedge trimming * Pressure washing * Seasoned logs Please call Philip on 07766 713031 and leave a message
Parish Magazine NP, H & CR May 2021 43 24 hr CCTV • Personalised Entry • Family Run Business • Units from £6 per wk • Domestic & Business • Packaging supplies available 01395 239400 E-mail: [email protected] www.house-it.co.uk Woodbury Business Park, Woodbury, Nr Exeter
THE FALLS EXETER ROAD NEWTON POPPLEFORD SIDMOUTH B. E. J. WOODLEY DEVON EX10 0BJ Funeral Director
Telephone Colaton Raleigh (01395) PRIVATE CHAPEL OF REST Office 568666 Home 568667
Experienced Carer Quality woodcraft Charity Earnshaw – Homecare Agency at affordable prices Providing you with Support, Personal Care & Companionship in your Home Registered by the Care Quality Commission under the Health and Social Care Act 2008. Provider ID: 12506919122 • Personal Care • Companionship • Holiday Care All aspects of woodwork and construction • HospitaltoHome Care • Livein Care undertaken. From cut roofs to kitchens. • Getting up and going to bed •Dressing and grooming No job too small! • Night Care • Personal Hygiene • Light Housework • Assistance with medications • Cooking and meal preparation fencing, kitchens, bathrooms, joinery, stairs, • Assistance with showering/bathing • Shopping • Oral hygiene oak timber frame bespoke projects Email: [email protected] Website: https://charityearnshaw-homecareagency.co.uk A family run business. Fully insured, Phone +44 (0)1395 708871 or + 44 (0)748 2167 528 highly experienced and CRB checked. High View, (Off Green Bank) High Street, Newton Poppleford, Newton Poppleford (07863 555880) Sidmouth Devon EX10 0DZ
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