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May Queen Nephele Efstathiadi and May King Freddie Wilson, both aged 5
A great time was had by all at the Abbotskerswell May Day Celebrations. Despite the rain there were smiling faces all round as the children danced around the maypole. The tea room proved very popular with its tasty array of cakes and goodies. There were also great crafts on offer too! Thanks to John Whitehead for these colourful photos.
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Finally the sun has come out at we can really start The AbbTalk Association Committee: thinking about the summer months ahead. I’m looking Ann Allen Editor ([email protected]) forward to the Queen’s 90th Birthday Street Party on 12th June and hope it stays fine! Kevin Eales Chairman & Village Hall Representative ([email protected]) On 2nd June there’s another ‘Messy Church’ session in Church House from 10am and the theme is Noah’s Ark. Carol Bickley Treasurer & Advertorial Manager Lots of fun crafts for the younger ones to get ‘messy’. ([email protected]) Don’t forget to keep checking the website for all the Felicity House Secretary & AbbPast Representative latest village news and the many upcoming events. ([email protected]) Andrew Rose Abbotskerswell Cricket Club Representative Ann Allen [email protected] ([email protected]) AbbTalk Editor 01626 330965 Peter Bickley
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St Mary's Church ABBOTSKERSWELL VILLAGE HALL TRUST will be holding the Village Hall Hire 3rd Annual Duck Race for Weddings, Discos, Parties, etc., on Sunday 26 June. including kitchen use Payment in advance required One room all day ...... £100.00 One room 6pm–midnight...... £45.00 Teas, coffees, cakes Two rooms all day ...... £160.00 and a raffle will be held in Two rooms 6pm–midnight ...... £90.00 Church House starting from Use of bar ...... £10.00 2.30pm All other groups per hour ...... £8.00 with the ducks paddling Weddings fee ...... £320.00 away in the stream includes lighting & heating alongside the playing fields Abbotskerswell at the park at 4pm. Village Hall Trust Booking Enquiries Proceeds towards the Tel: 01626 351564 upkeep of St Mary's. Registered Charity No. 264508
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Priest: Revd John Leonard Tel. 01803 873006 Parish Office: Kingskerswell Parish Church Office Church End Road Kingskerswell TQ12 5DL Church Warden Pam Wakeham Tel: 07526 470080 Reader Tim Collins Tel: 01626 365139 (email [email protected]) Please note our website: www.abbotskerswellchurch.org.uk
Pit Pat Paddle Pat! The Future of the Church in Abbotskerswell 3rd Annual Duck Race! Over the next few months members of the church in the Sunday 26th June village will be joining with others from Kingskerswell and While we can’t guarantee that Jemima Puddleduck will Coffinswell to begin to explore what ministry across the three parishes will look like in the future. be amongst the competitors, the village stream will once again be witness to a huge number of little We already know that Revd John Leonard will retire yellow ducks making a mad, frantic dash for the within a couple of years; and we also know that the finishing line! Last year’s race was an exciting photo current pattern of services will be unsustainable. So we finish; and this year with a fair wind and a strong are beginning the planning process now, to develop current, who knows what will happen! clear ‘parish profiles’ that set out for potential applicants to the future vacancy what we as a parish So, watch out for your opportunity to get your chosen and as a wider benefice are hoping to achieve as duck outside the shop over the next few weeks!! £1 worshipping communities. per duck with a first prize of £25. We very much welcome your views on what you would wish to see for St Mary’s, Abbotskerswell. A fantastic assortment of cakes and refreshments will be available in Church House from 2.30pm (and after the Tim Collins (Reader and Ordinand) race, too!!); with the main event flapping off at 4pm. Upcoming Events th 1pm Sunday 12 June St Mary’s Church Flower Festival: Service of Celebration for Her Majesty the Queen’s th August Bank Holiday weekend will see the church filled 90 birthday with colour and fragrance as we fling wide our doors to There will be a short service of celebration at 1pm welcome one and all to witness the floristry skills of the followed by refreshments in Church House. Her village. Details of the theme and displays will be available soon. majesty has served this country with great endeavour and determination, very much embodying the promise Fun Quiz Night: she made on her 21st birthday: “I declare that my Saturday July 9th—see opposite. whole life – whether it be long or short – shall be devoted to your service”. The service in the church will Supporting Others pay tribute to that undertaking lived out over the last A significant number of people are being visited 69 years. regularly by church members. We will continue to do
all that we can to meet the needs of others, during the Messy Church – 2nd June time of being without a dedicated priest in the village. The theme for the next Messy Church is ‘Noah’s Ark’ Those who visit in people’s homes do so with the and God’s enduring promise. authority and support of the parish church and will pass to Revd John Leonard any additional spiritual This will be in Church House from 10am–12.30pm support that might be needed. It will be a great, creative time for families. If you know of anyone who would welcome a visit at Come and join the fun! home because they are not well enough to seek their
own support, then please contact Pam Wakeham, 10am Morning Prayer (CW) Church Warden. A non-Eucharist service that lasts about an hour. Regular events 3rd Sunday of the Month Tues 10.00am Coffee Morning Church House 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) Please remember that Church House is open every Tuesday from 10–11.30am for Coffee, Tea, Squash A ‘said’ service – no hymns or music – service lasting and wonderful cakes. All ages are always welcome about 40 minutes. and a good time is had by all. 10am Eucharist (CW) Wed 7.00pm–8.00pm: Bell Ringers A ‘sung’ service – with hymns and other music – Contact: Johanna Westgate 01626 364652 lasting about an hour.
4th Sunday of the Month We look forward to welcoming you to our worship. 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP)
1st Sunday of the Month A ‘said’ service – no hymns or music – service lasting about 40 minutes. 8.00am Holy Communion (Book of Common Prayer – BCP) 10am Parish Praise A ‘said’ service – no hymns or music – service lasting A non-communion informal service using contemporary about 40 minutes. language and music lasting about 40 minutes.
10am Eucharist (Common Worship – CW) 5th Sunday of the Month A ‘sung’ service – with hymns and other music – using th On the 5 Sunday of the month there will be no contemporary language, lasting about an hour. services at Abbotskerswell. There will be a joint Eucharist for the three parishes of Abbotskerswell, nd 2 Sunday of the Month Coffinswell and Kingskerswell and this will take place 8.00am Holy Communion (BCP) at 10.30am at Kingskerswell Parish Church.
A ‘said’ service – no hymns or music – service lasting (Eucharist services are also available at Coffinswell about 40 minutes. 9am; and Kingskerswell 10.30am.) We also have a 9am Fresh & Early – Church House number of occasional services throughout the year which are advertised at Church House and An informal, contemporary service aimed at families throughout the village. and those who have little experience of formal church services and lasts about ¾ of an hour.
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For three days at the beginning of May we were delighted to learned in their after school club and our visitors were duly welcome a party of 42 French visitors from our twin villages of impressed. Le Pre D’Auge and Les Monceaux in Normandy. After meals with families on Thursday night we took our guests to Friday night concluded with the traditional Safari Supper with Plymouth on the Friday. We had a pleasant lunch at PL1 the different courses and guests meeting at different homes. No City College restaurant operated by the catering students in one was lost and a good time was had by all. training before making our way to Plymouth Hoe. The sun was Saturday was spent with families before the big evening event in shining and the views magnificent making a super photo the Village Hall. An excellent hot two course meal was provided by opportunity. Then it was a gentle saunter down to the Barbican Rockpool Catering and then we were royally entertained by the for a tour of the Plymouth Gin Distillery and some shopping. Random Mackerell Ceilidh Band. Caller Hugh Edwards struck just Earlier in the day we had visited the Primary School. The Head, the right note and a lot of fun was had as we negotiated the Tim Hughes, welcomed our visitors in his best French and then dances. There were also formal speeches by both Chairman took half of the party on a tour of the school while the others Andrew Rose and Murielle Hauvel in both French and English. It were served refreshments by a small group of children. These was a great way to conclude the visit before the party left for their included those who are travelling to Le Pre D’Auge in the first return journey on Sunday morning. As always it had been an week of July for an educational visit as well as to experience exhausting but fun-filled three days as well as further cementing French culture with some of our fellow Twinners. We hope this the friendship and understanding between our two cultures. will become an annual exchange. The children were able to share some of the French conversational phrases they had Check out some photos of the visit on the inside back cover.
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AbbPast : The History Group of Abbotskerswell ABBPAST MAY MEETING choice of wife, who was not of equal rank. Therefore a The Romanian Royal Family regency for the young King Michael was created, however, Carol arranged a better marriage and re- It was a pleasure to welcome AbbPast member Steve emerged as Carol II, ruling from 1930–1940. However, Brookes to the lectern this month, it was his first talk this marriage failed and his choice of third wife saw him to the group. His interest in the subject was linked to forced to abdicate in favour of Michael again. his family and he has visited the country many times, including during its communist days. The story ended in 1947 when the communist takeover of Romania after WW2 meant Michael was The Romanian Royal Family only existed from 1881 until forced to abdicate at gunpoint. When the dictatorship 1947 and was a branch of the German Hohenzollern- of Ceausescu ended in 1990 there were discussions Sigmaringen dynasty. Romania was created when the on Michael’s possible return as King but this was not Ottoman Empire disintegrated and what the people wanted. the two states of Moldavia and Wallachia were combined in 1866. Steve delivered a fascinating insight into the confused The first monarch was King Carol I picture of European monarchies, using a display of (left), who was elected as ruler in pictures and a family tree to illustrate his talk; it was 1881. When he died in 1914 his much enjoyed by the members. Our next meeting is nephew Ferdinand became King; he on 13 June at 7.30 in Church House when the first of was married to Marie who was our Abbotskerswell Village History Series books will Queen Victoria’s granddaughter. be given to the members, followed by Stephanie Leach who will make a welcome return to deliver her It was Marie who worked tirelessly nursing sick soldiers, talk on ‘Dealings with the Dead’. Our topics are she became known as ‘The Soldiers Queen’, who went to always diverse and interesting so why not give it a go Versailles in 1919 to demand that Romania be given and join us for the evening? Everyone is welcome: Transylvania, which eventually occurred. Ferdinand died come as a visitor and see what we have to offer. in 1927 and what followed was a soap opera of confusion. The heir to the throne, Carol, had been forced Look at website, www.abbpast.co.uk, and find out to give up his right to the throne because of his poor what we are up to.
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Abbotskerswell Primary School The summer term is already in full swing. Our new learning the Y5/6 1600m. There were about 200 children in each theme is ‘Listening’ and we are working on 10 principles in category and we had some amazing success. Our overall whole school assemblies, in the classroom and throughout school place was 11th out of the 21 schools. Our top placed daily school life to help develop this skill. runner was Iona Flett who finished in an amazing th19 place out of 200 girls in the Y3/4 Girls category. School Polish and Shine Our Year 3/4s took part in a Dartmoor 3 Ball Festival and In April, we had a Saturday school improvement day to give conducted themselves extremely well and thoroughly enjoyed the school a spring clean ready for the summer term. I would the event. We were able to use this festival to help us select like to say a big thank you to all the parents and extended our top 8 players who have now formed a school team for a family members who gave so much time, effort and skill. Their Dartmoor 3 Ball competition coming up shortly. efforts help us maintain a healthy budget and demonstrate how lucky we are to have such a wonderful community spirit Exmoor Challenge that makes it a privilege to work here. Congratulations to Todd Denning and Finley Burke who I would like to shamelessly mention the following people completed the Exmoor challenge. They finished the 16 mile who gave so generously of their time: route independent of adults in 19th place out of 51 mixed teams, most of whom were older than them. Well done Mr Brightside – all aspects of handyman work undertaken also to Jacob Porter who completed the 16 mile training from gardening to decorating – 07889 694960. I can vouch walk. Thank you very much to our school governor, Pete for his high standard of work and recommend him Leggett who invested a huge amount of time with planning unreservedly. walks and organisation in order to help make this event so Repair Smart – mobile car repair work e.g. bumpers, paint successful. Well done also to the Abbotskerswell veterans work and alloys – 0333 123 3456 which included Olivia Cardus and Amy Harrison who came Mike Tucker – Tucker Electricals 3rd in the girls section. Nick Kitchen – Civil and Structural Engineering Consultant – Shakespeare 07814 794161 Our History Club marked the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death with a lively presentation to the whole Mathematical Reasoning school that included an eerily life like paper mache model A key part of our professional development this term, is of his head. They have been researching the bard over the mathematical reasoning. Teachers and TAs have been team past few weeks in their club with Felicity House and this planning and team teaching to help children improve in this presentation was the culmination of their work. Well done important area. We are trying to create a love of learning, to Daisy King (model maker), Phoebe Efstathiadi, Ewan an understanding that it is ok to make mistakes and to Donald, Todd Denning and William Brownlee. You can see develop the ability of children to think for themselves; to Daisy’s famous sculpture along with their other resources in question, test ideas, search for solutions, find evidence and our celebration area in the foyer. try different approaches. A good example of this is to provide children with a statement e.g. ‘If I role two dice I Playtime Fun always get a 9’ and ask them if this is sometimes true, Summer time playtimes have arrived. We have a festival of always true or never true. activities to entertain the children at play and lunch times when the sun shines. The older children are doing a great Careswell Day job helping with doodle, skipping, hopscotch, climbing, Children in Careswell House celebrated their spring term construction, music, patio, den building and wild things as well victory in achieving the most house points with a non- as the regular sporting activities such as cricket. All this is uniform day at the start of this term. They also enjoyed helping create fun and engaging play in a lovely atmosphere. extra play and special privileges such as queue jumping. Abbotskerswell Twinning Assocation and the French Trip Sporting Success As you might be aware, 42 twinners from Le Pre d’Auge Our Y5/6 girls took part in a football festival at South near Lisieux in France visited our school recently. They were Dartmoor recently. Despite it being really cold, they threw entertained by a school rendition of two popular French themselves into the event and they finished with a songs. They also had a tour of the school and the children competition in which they did really well. who will be visiting France next month practised their Congratulations to our badminton players who took part conversational French while serving them refreshments. in a competition against other schools. They played 36 These children have been working hard over the past games and won an amazing 32 of them! months in French club and our visitors were very impressed Our children competed in a very well attended cross- with their language skills. It was good practice for them country competition at Stover School against 20 other schools. because when we visit the school in Lisieux, they will be We entered the Y3/4 Girls 1200m, the Y3/4 Boys 1200m and using these skills to interact with French children. It’s great
to see their confidence improve and it will be fantastic to Summer Fair see them speaking French and not relying on English when Our Summer Fair (Saturday 25th June) is fast approaching we are over there. and our wonderful PTFA is looking for volunteers. If you can Mayday spare any time, even just one hour, it would be greatly appreciated. This is the PTFA’s main fund raising event for Maypole dancing on Monday was a great success in a the year and there are a lot of jobs that need doing. The traditional British downpour. Thank you again to Paula PTFA would also like donations for a variety of stalls, Simmons and Mandy Burke for their hard work in getting the including tombola items, teddies / cuddly toys, toys, games children ready. Also, well done to the children for their super and raffle items. If you have anything to spare, there is a performance and if you would like to see them again they will box in the school foyer for donations. Thank you and I look be performing at the Queen’s birthday celebrations in June. forward to seeing many of you at the fair.
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Abbotskerswell Short Mat Bowls Club Abbotskerswell Short Mat Bowls Spring Fours hand over a cheque for £450 to Marion Sayers and Tournament in aid of Huntingtons Disease Association Devon HDA Treasurer, Richard White. Ray Vyse said, “Several people went out of their Saturday 9 April saw short mat bowls teams from way to thank me for the convivial atmosphere, the around South and East Devon, competing for The catering and the bowls, so I wish to pass these thanks Abbotskerswell Spring Fours Tournament Trophy. on to the Abbotskerswell members who worked West Hill became the first team to have their name on through the day to make the event a success.” this new trophy, after an impressive display of bowling. Abbotskerswell have benefited from floor improvements which now allow them to play three mats and this was their first tournament, on this occasion raising funds for Huntingtons Disease Association in memory of past member, John Sayers. Twelve teams each played four games and it was Eric Pavey's Sidbury team and Peter Edwards' West Hill team that led the way with two wins at half-time. Christow had lost points to Woodbury, Winkleigh had lost points to Wonford and Wonford had lost points to Broadclyst. During the third and fourth rounds, Christow, Winkleigh and a scratch team from Abbotskerswell all Ray Vyse, Abbots Chairman, presents the trophy to the finished strongly with two wins, but West Hill West Hill team. continued to dominate. They took points from Woodbury in the third round but still needed that fourth win to be sure of victory. At 5-5 with two ends to play against Abbrook, they stepped up a gear and finished 11-5 to win the game and the trophy.
Winners on 12 points West Hill – Peter Edwards, Joan Herd, Ann Edwards, Terry Herd. Runners-up 9 points Winkleigh – Lorraine Axtell, Hilary Iley, J Redstone, Mike Gregory By all accounts everyone enjoyed the bowls, the roast chicken dinner and a constant supply of tea and cake. Entry fees and raffle takings enabled Abbotskerswell to raise money for the Huntingtons Disease Association who had helped John Sayers Marion Sayers and Richard White of the HDA receive a during his later life. Chairman, Ray Vyse, was able to cheque for £450
Flower Festival On the 26th, 27th and 28th August, we are having a Flower Festival, at St Mary’s Church, Abbotskerswell Everyone is welcome and if you could help us with teas or stewarding, or if you have any ideas for a floral display—please let me know. Guy Rogers 01803 558058
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ABBFEST 2016 SPONSORSHIP DEAL WITH FERMOYS
Abbfest, the popular annual beer and food festival that raises cash for local organisations and charities, has once more struck a deal for 2016 with Fermoys Garden Centre near Abbotskerswell.
Fermoys, now under the ownership of Blue Diamond, will host the event on the 16 to 18 September 2016. They have also agreed a grant of £3,000 to help the event raise even more money for local charities.
Abbfest is a hugely popular beer and food festival, attracting up to 8,000 people each year, and which showcases Devon produce and local entertainment. It is totally run by volunteers and takes place at Fermoys Garden Centre at Two Mile Oak, just outside Abbotskerswell in Devon.
The Chairman of Abbfest, David Munden, said “The continued support of Blue Diamond is crucial to the success of Abbfest. The Fermoys’ site and adjacent field allows us to have our extended marquees as well as provide on-site parking. To have the grant in addition to the hosting is wonderful news indeed as this enables us to secure more headline acts.”
For further information please contact: Abbfest Chairman: David Munden—tel 01626 356080—email; [email protected] Abbfest PR and Marketing: Liz Clowes—tel 07753 607676—email [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=abbfest—Web: www.abbfest.org Abbfest 2016—Key Facts This is the 13th Year for Abbfest Started at Abbotskerswell Cricket Club Been running since 2004 Registered CHARITABLE TRUST (Reg. No. 1109502) Over £100,000 distributed to local charities Trustees: Simon Crawshaw, Ann Down, Regularly attracts between 5,000 and 8,000 people David Lockley, Brian Mackness, David Munden.
Pictures from Abbfest 2015
Cancer Research UK Coffee Morning at Church House Abbotskerswell 14/5/16
The Newton Abbot & District Cancer Research UK Committee held a very successful Coffee Morning at Church House Abbotskerswell on Saturday May 14th. The event was well supported by villagers and CRUK supporters, raising £480 in two hours. Entrance was by donation there was a book and dvd stall, jewellery and handbags, cakes and bric a brac. Cards, created and donated by local artist Ced Bell, of animals and flowers swelled the coffers. A big thank you to everyone who supported us.
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Abbotskerswell, Devon), which was refused, APC had Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting Held Monday requested DCC Highways visit the site to positively confirm the suggested 80 metre forward visibility splay 25th April 2016 at Parish Rooms, Abbotskerswell is correctly ascertained. Recent measurements by APC Meeting commenced at 7.55pm following the confirmed that the splay is significantly less than 80 Annual Parish Meeting metres suggested in the application and would present a highways and traffic risk. Present Cllr K Eales (Chairman), Cllr K Farrelly, Cllr B Chambers, Cllr Mrs W Grierson. Decisions Received from Teignbridge District Council a) Appeal Decisions c 15/02507/FUL & 15/02506/FUL – In Attendance 2 Members of the Public. Erection of 2 bungalows – Mr & Mrs D Belloti – Plumtree Cottage– Appeal dismissed. Apologies for Absence – Cllr Mrs M Colclough, John Lewis (Tree Warden), Cllr R Whiffin. Matters Arising a) Neighbourhood Plan – nothing further to report. Declarations of interest b) Provision of a Bus Shelter in Wilton Way – Cllr P Marino Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting – Monday 21st March confirmed he had received a quote for glazing which is 2016. just under £2,000. Cllr K Farrelly will approach Tobys Minutes of the Planning Meeting– Wednesday 13th April 2016. Sheds and ask if they can provide anything within budget. The above minutes have been distributed and read – proposed by Cllr Mrs W Grierson & seconded by Cllr B Chambers with all Correspondence – in agreement and duly signed by the Chairman – Cllr K Eales. a) E-mail – Ring & Ride – request for funding – £100 – proposed by Cllr B Chambers & seconded by Cllr K Public Time (Limited to 15 Minutes) Farrelly. Cllr Mrs W Grierson will put something into a) Police Report – no report given, but following AbbTalk to highlight this service which is available for vandalism, loaned CCTV equipment was installed for a eligible Parishioners to ring up and get a door to door period outside of and overlooking the toilets. Also shoes service. over BT lines were removed promptly by BT. b) Waste Transfer Site at Maddicombe Cross – C Cllr A b) Fly Tipping in Firestone lane had been looked into by Dewhirst confirmed that the Quarry Monitor Officer has TDC but no further action is possible. written to the operator to ask them to reduce the height c) Land at the end of Court Grange Lane, Wilton Way – of the piles as they are above the acceptable limit. this was litter picked as a one off by volunteers and the Matters not requiring discussion placed in the folder to be Parish Council do not have any facilities to do this on a circulated regular basis as they have been asked to do by a
Parishioner. Main Agenda
a) Report from County Cllr A Dewhirst – nothing further to Planning Applications & Decisions report as full report given at Annual Parish Meeting. Applications received from Teignbridge District Council – b) Report from District Cllr M Colclough & District Cllr D
Smith – nothing further to report. a) Application no 16/00801/FUL – Mr R Downs – Land at c) Emergency Planning Committee report. NGR 285048 69125, Totnes Road – Creation of Track. Cllr K Farrelly reported that the Defibrillator will be The Parish Council object to this application and registered with South West Ambulance Service and is recommend refusal. currently awaiting their confirmation. Defibrillator will APC recommends refusal based on the grounds need a monthly check once in situ which can be 1. That the proposed construction of the access reported to the Service through the internet. track is not fit for purpose; d) Abbotskerswell Recreation Association report. 2. The track would become visually obtrusive once 1) Pavilion Water Leak – Cllr K Farrelly reported that the proposed surface covering of pea gravel had he met with Hydrorod onsite and they have been either washed away or migrated down confirmed they can excavate and investigate towards the bottom of the field (bearing in mind where the leak is occurring, this will cost £640. All the steepness of the slope); and in agreement to go ahead and investigate. 3. APC question the ability to form an 80 metre e) Allotments Report – Mrs M Crompton reported that the forward visibility splay along the Newton Abbot gravel was delivered and the Stoneycombe Manager came bound carriageway, thus presenting a highways down and did a photoshoot for AbbTalk as they had risk at a significant junction on the A381. donated the gravel. A newsletter will now be done to go into AbbTalk to make people more aware of the allotments.
f) P3 Report – nothing to report. There being no further business the meeting closed at g) Village Hall Report – nothing to report. 9.02pm h) Tree Warden Report – nothing to report. i) Reports from Parish Councillors of any external Next Parish Council Meeting Abbotskerswell Parish Rooms – meetings or Committees. Monday 23rd May 2016 @ 7.30pm. 1) TALC. ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC WHO HAS SPECIAL NEEDS AND 2) Stoneycombe Liaison. REQUIRES A COPY OF THESE MINUTES SENT TO THEM – j) DCC, Highways, Potholes, Roads & Hedges. PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERK – 01364 654607 1) Parish – Weeds – Trevor Howard has quoted £150 to spray weeds in parts of the Village – all in agreement to go ahead. k) Primary School Report – new class opening up next year. 2015 PARISH COUNCILLORS AND CONTACT POINTS l) Volunteer Action Group. m) Consultations. (Chairman) Cllr K Eales n) Street Party – Queens 90th Birthday – Cllr Mrs W 9 Grange Road, Abbotskerswell, TQ12 5PJ, Grierson reported, the School has been spoken to and 01626 331947 or [email protected] will get involved, tickets are now being sold for June 12th. Road closure application and alcohol licence have (Vice Chairman) Cllr R Whiffin been applied for. The Coach House, Court Grange, Abbotskerswell, TQ12 5NH o) Hand Bells in the Parish Rooms – Items have now been 01626 365626 or [email protected] removed and just the bells remain. Cllr R Chambers (Chair ARA) Cheques for Signature/Finances 3 Hillside Cottages, Totnes Road, Abbotskerswell, TQ12 5NG Parish Council 01626 352651 or [email protected] Cheque no 1293 = £190.89 – Kath Roscoe (Cleaning March). Cheque no 1294 = £20.00 – Cash (Stamps) District Cllr Mrs M Colclough Cheque no 1295 = £100.00 – Carl Bloxidge (Litter Pick March/ 1 Borthay Orchard, Abbotskerswell April). 01626 367176 or [email protected] Cheque no 1296 = £36.00 – CPRE (Annual Sub). Cheque no 1297 = £17.00 – NALC (Annual Sub). Cllr K Farrelly (Chair Emergency Planning Group) Cheque no 1298 = £127.23 (vat £6.05) – British Gas (Pavillion). 8 The Orchard, Corn Park Road, Abbotskerswell, TQ12 5QE Cheque no 1299 = £16.87 (vat 80p) – British Gas (Toilet Electric). 01626 354956 or [email protected] Cheque no 1300 = £225.00 – AbbTalk (Advert). Cheque no 1301 = £205.80 (vat £34.30) – Playsafety Ltd Cllr P Marino (Chair—Planning) (Annual Inspection Field). 31 Wilton Way, Abbotskerswell, TQ12 5PG Cheque no 1302 = £488.48 – Sharon Raggett (Clerks Wages April). 01626 353889 or [email protected] Cheque no 1303 = £151.20 – Kath Roscoe (Cleaning April). Cllr Mrs W Grierson Abbotskerswell Recreation Association Abbotsford, Slade Lane, Abbotskerswell Cheque no 1001 = £50.00 ARA Draw. 01626 353701 or [email protected] Cheque no 1002 = £20.00 ARA Draw. Cheque no 1003 = £5.00 ARA Draw. Cllr Vacancy Cheque no 1004 = £5.00 ARA Draw. District Cllr D Smith Cheque no 1005 = £5.00 ARA Draw. Cheque no 1006 = £5.00 ARA Draw. Karinya, 9 Crockers Way, Ipplepen, TQ12 5QZ Cheque no 1007 = £1,346.85 (vat £251.85) – Kevin Farrelly County Cllr Alistair Dewhirst (Defibrillator). Waterside, Dornafield Road, Ipplepen, TQ12 5SG
Bank Balances Clerk: Sharon Raggett ARA Account Balance April 2016 = £3,549.61 34 Balland Park, Ashburton TQ13 7BE Village Events Account – £138.83 (held within ARA Account) 01364 654607 or [email protected] Parish Council Bank Balance April 2016 = £21,928.39 P3 = £700.00 (held within Parish Council Account). CPRE Donation = £1,000 (held within Parish Council Account). Cheques proposed by Cllr P Marino and seconded by Cllr B Chambers with all in agreement.
Any Items to go onto next Parish Council meeting’s Agenda.
ARA Draw – April 2016 – to be drawn at May’s meeting.
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Abbotskerswell Cricket Club
The start we wanted and barbecue there was a real buzz about the ground and The first two weekends of the League season have been the clubhouse has become a focal point for many families completed and our 1st XI and 2nd XI have both started with to socialize on Friday nights. As a long-standing member of two wins. The firsts top their table and the seconds are just two the club it is an absolute thrill to see this hive of activity. points behind the leaders at this early stage. Unfortunately the For those families not yet acquainted with what is on offer 3rd XI have found life tougher and have lost their opening two you are missing out. So we hope to see you soon. Sessions fixtures but there is time to recover. After a tough couple of are from 6:00–7:30pm. For enthusiastic adults who fancy years the firsts had become used to losing close games but playing here is a reminder that the main training night is there is a real determination to get back the winning habit this Tuesday from 6:00pm. year. Tom Durman has proved an excellent recruitment and has Colts fixtures for Under 10, Under 11, Under 15 and Under contributed significantly in the opening matches. Following a 17 teams will be under way by the time this issue is century in a pre-season friendly he scored 69 in the 42 run win delivered. For full details of Colts matters and any match against Babbacombe and then 43 against Plymouth Civil Service fees please contact our Colts manager Steve Cooper and Roborough who Abbots defeated by 9 wickets chasing 173 ([email protected] or 07967-108742). to win. Charlie Mitchell led the way with 76 not out and Aussie Brett Williams saw Abbots home with 46 not out. He also took Thanks for your support 3 wickets against Plymouth Civil Service and Roborough and Again many thanks to those who support the club financially, looks like he will prove as successful a player as his brother Ryan especially our new kit sponsors Devon Garden Machinery and two years ago. Another newcomer Ricardo Small-Boyce from 20/20 kit sponsors Addicott Electrics plus board and match the West Indies also made a successful debut with 3 wickets in ball sponsors. In addition many come along to our car boot each match. 15 year old Elliot Adams took 3 for 10 against sales all of which help us continue to maintain the ground and Babbacombe and he is one of a number of colts making their facilities to a high standard. Looking to the future we also mark in the top two sides. have ambitious plans to build a new clubhouse which are well The 2nd XI defeated a strong Brixham side in a low-scoring under way so that the community can benefit from what we match by just 9 runs before a more comprehensive 64 run can offer. Please keep in touch and help us on our journey win against Ivybridge. Two more colts made their mark whether in gifts of money or your talents or just your time. with Ben Cowdrey taking 5 wickets cheaply in the two You will always be welcome. games and Charlie Smout-Cooper scoring 20 and taking For any further information about the club please visit 3 for 13 against Brixham. The young side is being the website www.abbotskerswellcc.co.uk or contact the enthusiastically lead by another Australian visitor Ryan Chairman Paul Mitchell ([email protected]) or Holmes who took 4 for 19 v Brixham and then 4 for 26 v Vice Chairman Richard Codd ([email protected]). Ivybridge. Throw in 57 from the elder statesman Steve Bowman against Ivybridge and one can see that there is an Andy Rose exciting blend of youth and experience in the side. The 3rd 01626-351886 team is enjoying its cricket under new skipper Josh Reilley but having lost to Babbacombe 2nds by 8 wickets lost again heavily to Plymouth and Civil Service and Roborough 2nds by 126 runs despite the efforts of senior players, 4 for 79 from Steve Beasant and 52 by Paul Lightowlers. The various cup competitions have begun despite some weather set-backs and most significantly the first team easily beat Cornish side Perranporth in poor conditions in the opening round of the National Village Cup. Their next opponents couldn’t raise a side so now we are just 6 matches from playing at Lords!
Friday night is Colts night After a disrupted start Friday night Colt’s sessions are going with a bang. In the second week of May we had over 50 youngsters training and playing on different parts of the Abbotskerswell CC players in new 20/20 kit outfield under the guidance of several coaches with each group. There were 25 in the Under 11 group and almost as many in the mini-hitters aged 6‒8, with the older ones practicing in the nets. With many parents enjoying the bar
BREXIT: UNCHARTED TERRITORY Speculation over Britain’s future within the European Union (EU) gained fresh momentum at the announcement of the referendum that will take place on Thursday 23 June and has built up ever since. The UK-wide referendum – the country’s twelfth since 1973 – will ask voters whether Britain should remain in the EU or opt for a ‘Brexit’. The EU’s single market is intended to facilitate free movement of people, goods, services and capital throughout all member states. Although the EU remains the most important single export market for the UK, its importance has declined over the last decade as exports to other areas of the world have risen. According to think-tank Open Europe, about 60% of the UK’s trade is conducted through its EU membership. At this stage, the economic effect of a Brexit is difficult to calculate because the impact would hinge on any trade pacts the UK manages to agree – not only with the EU, but also the rest of the world. The Confederation of British Industry calculates that membership of the single market gives the UK’s businesses tariff-free access to Europe’s 500 million consumers. More than one-third of UK-exported goods to the EU are concentrated in industries on which the EU imposes high tariffs. Including automotive, chemicals, clothing, food, beverages and tobacco; these could be at risk in a Brexit deal that does not include relevant trade agreements. Meanwhile, financial services and business services account for more than half of all the UK’s services exports, according to EY ITEM Club. Some two-fifths of the UK’s financial services are exported to the EU, and a Brexit might undermine the City of London’s status as the world’s leading financial centre. However, unshackling ourselves from Brussels may stimulate entrepreneurship and enterprise. A Brexit could well also affect the UK’s labour market and its productivity levels. Anti-Brexit campaigners fear that leading companies would relocate jobs from the UK to cheaper EU countries. On the other hand, those campaigning for a Brexit believe British jobs – particularly those concentrated among medium-sized and smaller companies would benefit form a release from EU regulation. Britain’s own bureaucrats and regulators consistently demonstrate their ability to inflict unnecessary cost and time burdens on business, but Brussels is beyond control and reason, and my personal feeling is that we are better off without them. 2016 is shaping up to be a challenging year for investors. Sentiment has already been undermined by high levels of instability in financial markets, caused by concerns over China, falling commodity prices, interest rate policy and wider geopolitical anxieties. The build-up to the Brexit referendum is likely to provide fresh fuel for continued share and bond market volatility.
TAX-EFFICIENT OPTIONS As life expectancy in the UK continues to rise, financial planning is becoming increasingly important. If you are thinking of saving for retirement, then you might consider a pension to be the best way to ensure you have enough to live on when you are older. However, this is not the only way to achieve your retirement goals, and Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) can form a useful component in your long-term financial plans. Pensions and ISAs receive different tax treatment. Payments into your pension will qualify for tax rebates up-front at your highest rate of income tax (subject to certain limits) and 25% of any withdrawals can be taken tax-free; however, the income you receive will be taxable. In comparison, ISA contributions come from taxed income, but any withdrawals are tax-free. Also, it is important to remember your pension income counts towards your personal tax-free allowance, whereas your ISA withdrawals do not. As such, the choice between pensions or ISAs could seem to boil down to the relatively straightforward question of rates. If someone receives higher-rate tax relief on their pension contributions, but only pays lower-rate tax on their income at retirement, pensions appear to make the most sense. Meanwhile, for those whose income may be greater in retirement, the opposite appears true. The reality, however, can be less clear-cut. Tax rebates on pension contributions are important as they add value up-front, and investors welcome the effect of compounding on their portfolios, which helps to influence the size of pension ‘pot’ that can be accumulated. Equally, if you eventually decide to buy a pension annuity – and pension rules have changed to allow greater flexibility for savers – those payments can be guaranteed for life, whereas withdrawing the equivalent sum from an ISA is rather less predictable, although you could use the ISA fund to buy a life annuity and pay some tax on the income. Pensions offer additional attractions: employers can contribute to a company or stakeholder pension scheme, and annual contribution limits for pensions are much higher than for ISAs. Nevertheless, an ISA offers flexibility: you usually have to wait until you are 55 to make withdrawals from a pension, whereas an ISA can typically be accessed at any time. Ultimately, it is not necessarily a question of whether an ISA or pension is better; rather, it is a question of planning your finances to make the most of both. Written 12th May 2016
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ORGANISATIONS IN ABBOTSKERSWELL Parish Rooms Abbotskerswell Twinning Association To book the rooms please contact Lynn Howard on 351564. Twinned with Le Pre d' Auge & Les Monceaux in Normandy. Visit & host twinning friends' alternate years. Members meet for a Social evening & supper. Middle of each month usually in USEFUL TIMES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS Church House. Contact: Sandra Eales 331947 or Andrew Rose 351886 Hospital Visiting and Opening Times: Ladies Badminton Session TORBAY: Visiting usually 14:00–16:30 & 18:30–20:00 Some wards may vary. Please check here: Tuesday evenings 8.00–9.30pm Village Hall. Contact Marilyn Whitefoot 361275 http://www.sdhct.nhs.uk/patientcare/wards/visitingtimes or phone: 0300 456 8000 (local rate) or 01803 614567 Abbotskerswell W.I. NEWTON ABBOT: Phone 01626 324500 Church House 2nd Tuesday of the month 7pm. W.I for the Minor Injuries Unit: 08:00 am–10:00 pm, every day woman of today. Make new friends, have a good time, learn new skills. Wl meet for talks and demonstrations on anything from gardening to computers, they also organise CHIP VAN Outside Central@Model Stores – Mon 4.30pm–6pm outings and get involved in the community. Contact: Central @ MODEL STORES Tel: 01626 333387 Christine Lewis 01626 351378 Open 7 days a week 7am–8pm AbbPast Nearest Post Office services can be found in Church House at 7.30pm on the second Monday of every month. Speakers on historical topics both local and further Ipplepen, Kingskerswell and Newton Abbot. afield. Contact: Pete Wade 01626 366032 Church House Bins – 7.00am Wednesdays Hall and full kitchen facilities with central heating and flexible (recycling boxes will be collected by different vehicles) lighting available to book. Also see under www.abbotskerswellchurch.org.uk Any queries ring Teignbridge Services 01626215838 or Contact: Mik Wordsworth 01626 352279 www.teignbridge.gov.uk
Abbotskerswell Bellringers To save confusion on Bin Day mark your bins and boxes with your We are a small friendly group meeting on Wednesday house name/number to ensure they are returned to you evenings from 7pm–8pm. We would love to welcome some new members. You do not have to be musical – just be able to count to six! Contact Johanna Westgate on 364652 British Telecom Faults 151 or just come along to the church on Wednesday evening. Electricity Western Power 08456 012989 Abbotskerswell Singers Gas 0800 317960 The choir meets for rehearsals at Church House every Water 0800 2300561 Wednesday from 7:30–9:00pm. Anyone over the age of 16yrs Street Lighting 08705 561851 who is interested in the possibility of joining is welcome to Teignbridge Council 01626 361101 come along preferably after contacting the Chairman or Clerk to Parish Council 01364 644109 Musical Director. Main concerts are at Christmas and late Parish Tree Warden 01626 351378 May/early June. Contact: Michael Roberts 01626-335091 Dog Warden 01626 215881 Abbotskerswell Netball Club Crimestoppers 0800 555111 Training every Monday 7.15–8.45pm Abbotskerswell Recreation Samaritans 01803 299999 Area court – £1 a session. Contact: Jen Henwood 01626 364080 Torbay Hospital 01803 614567 Newton Abbot Hospital 01626 324500 Abbotskerswell Cricket Club RSPCA 0300 1234 999 Players of all ages and abilities welcome. We run 3 Devon Devon Bus Enquiry Line 01392 382800 League sides on Saturdays, a Sunday league side and also Country Bus Enquiry Line 01626 833664 play friendly sides, with training on Tuesday nights from April. National Express Coach 08705 808080 Colts coaching for boys and girls from 6 upwards takes place Rail Information 08457 484950 on Friday nights from 6:00pm. Colts teams from Under 10 to Under 17 play in local leagues. Contact Paul Mitchell 07778- Northcott Theatre, Exeter 01392 493493 017326 or Richard Codd 07774 658464 for details. Theatre Royal, Plymouth 01752 267222 English Riviera Centre 01803 299992 South Devon Model Railway Society Alexandra Cinema 08712 303200 Meet every Thursday from 7:30pm upstairs at Church House. NA Leisure Centre 01626 215640 We have working layouts in OO and N scale where members Brownies, Maggie Lambourn 01803 812717 can run their own models. Refreshments available. Contact Locksmith 01626 211153 John Whitehead on 01626 361997 Kevin Farrelly 01626 354956 Emergency Planning Group (Chairman of Emergency Planning Committee) In the event of flooding we have appointed Dave Wilds as the Citizens Advice Line 03444 111 444 Flood Warden for the village. Should you require any help, or (Open – Mon Tues Weds Fri 9.30am–3.00pm) sandbags to protect your property, then please contact Dave on: 01626 355541 or 07779 685788 SCHOOLS Abbotskerswell Allotment Association Primary School, Abbotskerswell 01626 353605 Contact: Margaret Crompton on: 01626 367964 Coombeshead College 01626 201800 Newton Abbot College 01626 367335 Abbotskerswell Short Mat Bowls Club Torquay Boys’ Grammar School 01803 615501 Monday and Thursday 7.15–9.30pm Abbotskerswell Village Hall Torquay Girls’ Grammar School 01803 613215 Contact: Ray Vyse 01803 875496 St Cuthbert Mayne School 01803 328725