Denbury MOBILE LIBRARY ISSUE Outside School 208 Friday June2pm 1st & – Monday2.45pm June 25th June 2018 Diary

What’s on this month Sunday 3rd 9.15am Sunday Club Meets Monday 4th Art Club, 7-9pm Church Cottage Parish Council Meeting 7.30pm, Village Hall Tuesday 5th Stitchers 7.30pm, Church Cottage Thursday 7th Coffee Drinkers Hostess: Viv Allen Saturday 9th 10-3pm Clean and Clear Church & Churchyard 3pm Messy Church bring & share picnic at Orley Common Sunday 10th 3pm Churchyard Service followed by afternoon tea Thursday 14th Coffee Mates 10.30 – 12 noon, Church Cottage Coffee Drinkers Hostess: Margaret Hersey Saturday 16th 10-1pm Medieval Sewing Bee and open morning - choosing costumes. Monday 18 June Art Club, 7-9pm Village Hall Thursday 21st Coffee Drinkers Hostess: Mary Bishop Saturday Medieval Sewing Bee 10 – 1pm Church Cottage. Sunday 24th No Service in Denbury Tuesday 26th Stitchers 7.30pm, Church Cottage Thursday 28th Coffee Drinkers 1pm Lunch At Dainton Saturday 30th & Sunday 1st July Open Gardens At The Priory Abbotskerswell 1 – 5pm

Ipplepen Post Office Mon, Tues, Thurs, Frid PUB 9.00am - 5.30pm. Wed 9.00am to 1.00pm. Sat 9.00am to 12.30pm. REGULARS Folk Night Broadhempston Post Office 8pm Thursdays Monday - Friday Denbury Post Office 9.00am to 12 noon. Pub Quiz 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 8pm Tues Abbotskerswell Post Office 9.00am - 11am Pie & Pint Wednesdays Monday - Sunday 1st Wednesday of the month Church cottage 7.00am to 8pm. Bits and pieces… Have your say… 700th Anniversary Celebrations From the Editor Another month closer, and still the ideas and offers Thank you for your lovely comments about the the Snowy Photos feature in last months of help come in! Terrific support from village issue, it seems to have been very well received. In contrast what a scorcher of a day we organisations. Denbury May Fayre had a medieval fancy dress theme and the children did us proud – had for the May Fayre, thank you again to the team for all their hard work putting on several knights and damsels, and a splendid dragon. another great event, we are so lucky to have so much going on in the village. Don’t forget Great to see on a fabulous day. The Flower & Produce to let us know if you are organising something or doing some fundraising we Committee have a photograph of Denbury Church need your news! as a competition entry to celebrate the Anniversary – that’s in addition to their plans for the Market itself! The new Art Club has come on board with plans for Thank you COMMUNITY SPEEDWATCH. a mixed media display marking the occasion. Then, A few months ago you advertised my fundraising Over the past year or so the Police have received a in addition to Medieval Icecream (Aunty Moos) and sponsored challenge for my volunteer program in number of complaints from Denbury residents regarding Medieval cup cakes (Ann Law), we are also to have a Asia. I would like to say that I was overwhelmed by speeding in the village. They, the Police, have agreed Medieval Photo Booth!! Vikki Ellis will be offering to the support and donations from the people of Denbury. to lend out their Speed Monitoring equipment so that take pictures of you in your Medieval Finery, which Thank you to everyone who donated, they have made villagers can monitor motorists driving through the will then be included in a pictorial record journal this once in a lifetime experience a reality! village. It takes a team of 3 to properly do this. Any of the day. This is an online production, which will Abby Foster-Turner motorist exceeding the 30mph limit within the village be available after the event. There are several other boundary will receive a caution NOT a ticket or fine. market stall ideas bubbling under, which I’m keeping Volunteers to assist in the Speed Watch are requested under wraps at the moment. And….. Dog Poo Watch! to contact PCSO 30245 Debbie McCaffery at Police Station on 07703469131 • I have at least six musicians ready to play in the Thank you for clearing up your dog’s poo but procession, so now is the time to volunteer as you PLEASE do not then deposit it in the hedgerows! definitely won’t be going solo. Dig out those unused Bin it or take it home. Please be considerate. instruments! Not convinced? Could you play 1 Beautiful – and accurate – note?? The monotone drone was an essential part of drawings of your home, that you’ll be Medieval music. STILL not sure? Can you hum? I • I have found Bishop Stapledon!! He will lead the proud to hang on your wall, or for Planning have some kazoos, which – if you don’t listen too procession to the Market via the Church and open Application, or other purpose. closely – have something of the harsh, nasal sound the Market. The horse is still being interviewed for Ring 01647 24436 of early instruments, such as the shawm. Well why the job! By the way, I went to a talk on the Bishop. for some interesting options. not? We’ll just have to apologise to any early music Oh my! A real character and an amazing rags to experts who turn up! riches story. I’ll save the gory detail for another time. Suffice it to say the talk was subtitled “good BACK AND NECK PAIN? • June 16th, is the first open morning at the JOINT STIFFNESS OR MOBILITY ISSUES? or bad man?”. Besides, can’t say too much now, or Church Cottage (10-1pm). Come early to claim STRESS AND TENSION? your “off the peg” Medieval outfit. (Donations, the guy I volunteered – thanks Rob Watson – may change his mind! towards essential expenses for the Market Fayre, Individual massage therapy treatments addressing your needs welcome). • Finally, joyful news. Denbury’s new Rector will be Appointments in Totnes clinic or home-visits in Denbury area • The children in the school will be working with the with us in time (just) for the Anniversary weekend. Fully-quali ed and insured

artist on the permanent memorial mosaic towards I had really thought this was too much to hope for, RELIEF RELEASE RESTORATION the end of June. This will be complete, and maybe given the vast amount of ecclesiastical red tape even in place, in time for our Market Fayre. Can’t these things involve, but it’s happened. What an Unison Massage Therapy wait to see the results of their work. I was SO amazing start for him. A bit overwhelming? But a Laura Parmisciano APNT, BCMA chuffed when the School said they wanted to take wonderful display of what Denbury can do working 07742144911 - [email protected] on this project! together. He is going to be SO impressed! www.unisonmassagetherapy.co.uk

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Everyone is equal, and all opinions are respected Mates having been held every second Thursday of unless you are a ‘politician’ or ‘celebrity chef’, yes the month since May 2013. The idea came from a food, particularly cake, is high on the agenda. conversation between Tom New and me during the previous interregnum (not that a priestly vacancy Since our first gathering we regularly manage to really had much to do with it). There are no rules, no assemble a core group of ten to twelve, a good number club to join, no membership subscription, you just as you are then likely to get two pieces of cake, Jeff turn up. Quite a few people told us that it wouldn’t knows the permutations and when to cut up the left- The View from Torbryan work, ‘what do men have to say to each other for an overs. However, on one or two occasions sixteen have hour and a half over a cup of coffee (or tea Dave)?’ squeezed into Church Cottage. Left-overs? Some I am pleased to say that, after what seems like yearsA ofcandlelit toing and froing evening Torbryan of now music has its withown the Well we might surprise you! No unacceptable jokes, come from far away exotic places such as Highweek defibrillator, situated in the outhouse round the side and and there is an occasional visitor from of Tapleys Cottage. This is always kept unlocked the South Hams. What about our age range? Well, (since thereInCon is nothing Singers of value from in it.) IfAshburton you would Arno at the top of the tree nearly 91 years young (and like to be shown the exact location, do knock on the still supporting Plymouth Argyle) closely followed door Atand weHoly will happilyTrinity point Church, it out. Torbryan. by Tom (supporting a well known Italian team called I have a personal interest in defibrillators since a Juve (pronounced ‘you vay’) then there is a steady few years ago my father-in-law suffered a cardiac ‘decline’ down to the ‘young’ sixty-something’. Yes, th arrestSaturday at home. Apparently 18 November 90% of cardiac at arrests 7.30pm. we do talk about football sometimes, but with a few outside hospitals result in the death of the patient. Torquay United supporters amongst us ‘not very My father-in-law was only saved by the lucky often’. However, 5 years and we are still meeting and coincidence£5.00 recommended of having a hospital donation consultant as at the door. talking – what a success, roll on the next 5! a neighbour and there also being a defibrillator very nearby. So I think it is vital for small rural communitiesWine to haveand one. nibbles Hopefully to of be course served. they will never be needed, although I have been told that the one in Abbotskerswell was deployed recently and savedFor a life. more information contact Of course [email protected] are understandably nervous about using a defibrillator on someone. However, they will only shock a person if that is medically necessaryor phoneand will talk George a user through on 01803 the process 812370 of administering the shock. Nevertheless some We are a women’s non-audition training is of course very helpful and for this reason choir based in Ipplepen. I have invited Bruce Hooker of Ipplepen based Test and Train to come and carry this out. He has very In 2018 we aim to expand our kindly greed to do this free of charge. I have been membership, to increase performance on his training sessions before and found them very opportunities and, above all, to continue useful. He will talk about CPR and also the use of to enjoy singing and the social benefits of the defibrillator. The session will take place at the belonging to this fun and friendly group. Old Church House Inn, Torbryan on Wednesday We meet every Thursday 7.30 - 9.30pm in 13th June at 7.30. Please contact me if you would St Andrew’s Church Hall, Ipplepen and like to come along. The training is principally for extend a warm welcome to women of all Torbryan residents but if there are any spaces left ages, with or without singing experience. over then Denbury residents are welcome to fill them. Call 07754949301 Please contact me on 01803 812370 or gbttb@aol. com if you would like to come along to this session. for more information. Georgie Brendon

4 [email protected] [email protected] 5 St. Mary the Virgin St. Mary the Virgin is on 10th June, at 3pm, followed by afternoon tea on the Appointment of Rector Saturday 9th June 2018 lawn outside the Cottage. If you can spare a little time for the Clean and Clear work party on the 9th to tidy and clean We are pleased to announce that Reverend Andrew 10.00am to 3.pm both Church and churchyard, sometime between 10-3pm, Down has been appointed Rector of the Beacon In preparation for the Churchyard Service on the 10th it would be really appreciated. There will be CAKE. A Parishes: Ipplepen with Torbryan, Denbury, June, we are having a churchyard weeding and pruning few prayers for some decent weather that particular Broadhempston and Woodland in the Diocese extravaganza and, a Church clean and polish. Church News of Exeter. weekend would also assist. I’m writing this just after the All ages are welcome, come and join us for as long or According to the Church calendar, the first Sunday in May Fayre and its fabulous weather. Let’s hope that Andrew is presently Assistant Curate in the parish short time as you wish. We will supply coffee, tea, soft June is the first Sunday “after Trinity”. The tumultuous wasn’t Summer! Many thanks to all the folk who baked of St James, Exeter. A native of Cornwall and long- drinks and cake throughout the day. If want to help with events of Lent, Easter and Pentecost have been and brought such fabulous cakes to support the Church’s time Devonian, Andrew read psychology at Exeter the outside work wheel barrows, secateurs, loppers, celebrated, and the Church enters a long period over Cake Stall. The table was groaning, and we raised getting University and before ordination worked professionally shears etc would be helpful, if you are the indoor type and the Summer, known colloquially as “Ordinary Time”. on for £300 towards the Fayre’s total. What a day! in a number of agencies serving people with different cleaning is your game we have most of the ingredients. Not for us though! – as you will know if you have forms of disability or addiction including the PS “Clean and Clear”….Wasn’t that a facewash If you can’t do any physical work come along and ‘cheer’ read our Church Wardens announcement elsewhere in for teenagers??! psychology department at Channings Wood Prison. the Diary. He studied for his Oxford theological degree at Ripon the work parties on. College, Cuddesdon and was ordained in 2014. The Mission Community has a new leader! The Whatever your talents just turn up at Church Cottage. Revd Andrew Down. What’s more, he’ll be here with Church Tower Floodlighting Andrew, who is in his early forties, is married to Claire, presently a full-time mum, and they are the parents of us in time for the 700th Anniversary celebrations. If you would like to mark a Charlotte (age 7) and Joseph (age 5). (Yessss!!). A Westcountry man, currently working in special occasion by sponsoring Exeter, he’s familiar with our neck of the woods too, the floodlighting of Denbury The family will move to Ipplepen Rectory in August, through his previous career positions. He and his wife Church Tower please contact Andrew will be instituted to his new ministry by the and young family will be moving in to the Rectory in Mick Sutherland-Cook Bishop of Plymouth on the evening of Tuesday, Ipplepen in time for the new school year. And we can’t 01803 813 871. August 28th at a service in one of the churches of wait to meet them!! Welcome! Welcome! Andrew, the benefice at. Coffee Mates in celebration Claire, Charlotte and Joseph!! of 5 years ‘putting the world Mick Sutherland-Cook and Steve Bassett, Meantime, we’re still not being very ordinary. Messy to rights’ and to Harriet for Churchwardens Denbury. Church meets for its annual picnic on June 9th, 3pm, all her wonderful cakes. on Orley Common. Bring and share picnic, with exploration and outdoor fun and games! Also in June, w JUNE SPONSOR w we are holding our annual Churchyard Service. This Services in February. NB Weekly: Wed 10am Communion; Thurs 4.30pm Evening Prayer Sunday 3rd: 9.15am Sunday 10th: 10.30am Sunday 24th: 11am Parish Communion with Morning Worship. Tessa Amies Beacon Community Patronal SUNDAY CLUB. Rev C Robin 3pm Churchyard Service Broadhempston & Woodland. (and tea) No Service in Denbury. Sat 9th: 3-5ish Ven D Dettmer MESSY CHURCH Picnic. Sunday 17th: 9.15am Orley Common Parish Communion. Rev Preb A White

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We wish you all the Children’s menu available people as possible get involved to spread the workload luck for the future and please come back to see us and Homemade desserts and - which isn’t hard work at all, not just at the actual event enjoy the May Fayre in the future! fresh coffee but in the weeks running up to it. For all the help we did A couple of years ago, someone sent me this note, which I Function room available - have this year, I have to be honest we were all exhausted did in fact put into the diary but would like to repeat again Live music and events afterwards and still could have done with more help - as I think it is so important; The throughout the year especially with the clearing away. We really could have Contact Clare if you have any antique furniture done with more help taking the marquees and gazebos “There are groups, clubs and organisations in our or unwanted vintage items that you wish to sell Union Lunchtime specials: down and packing everything away again. community that rely on the fair as a major source of Inn 2 for £12 Monday to Friday financial support; without it they would not be able to Grazing/Tapas platters: From September I will be building on the fabulous offer the service and support they do. And in these days Denbury green 2 for £20 network of people we have already, to find new people when we are told rural communities are dying it’s you Denbury Grill night: who may be willing to do even the smallest job for us and all those other volunteers that are helping to keep our TQ12 6DQ 2 burgers for £15 and are happy to be contacted by us to see if they can or 2 steaks for £20 community alive. At the risk of sound twee the fair is as 01803 812595 help. Maybe you can help set up, or perhaps you can put important an ‘institution’ as the school, church, pub, post Great Sunday lunch: the raffle tickets on the bottles for the bottle tombola? office….” Opening Hours: from £9.95 Or could you organise a stall for us and manage the Monday to Thursday: Take away menu: from £4.95 team of people running it, or can you help source raffle A message we should all ponder and be proud of. We 12pm - 3pm/5pm - 11pm Pie and pint Wednesdays: £11 - achieve amazing things for this community when we Friday to Sunday: prizes? Being part of a team that makes a difference for 1st Wednesday of the month 12pm - 11pm a community is a fabulous experience and every single come together as a group and make magical things happen. Food served daily: Quiz and curry nights: every person in this village has something to offer the May 12pm - 2.30pm and 2nd/4th Fayre. If you would be willing to ensure our May Fayre Emma Twamley, The Lower House, West street, Denbury, 6.30pm - 9.30pm Wednesday, curry £6 continues please do let me know that we can put you on [email protected] 8 [email protected] [email protected] 9 News from the Parish News from the Parish Notes of the Parish Council Meeting Please check the boundary to see if you agree with The affordable housing project I have been told is moving The Latin inscription on all it, would like more land included within it, or even forward so we look forward to seeing that happening in the 4 items showed that it was held on 14th May 2018 something being removed from it. village in the near future. the dying wish of Captain www.denburyandtorbryan.co.uk The 20’s plenty signs have been welcomed in the village and Joseph Taylor (1659 – The Parish Council will be discussing the changes at 1732) to have them made The Meeting started with the AGM, where Cllr give a great presence and work well with the gentle reminder the next Meeting on June 4th, and there is a roadshow that 20 really is plenty. and presented to Denbury Rob White was re-elected as Chair, and Cllr Tony in Ipplepen on June 6th 12noon until 8pm Church. This is the same Brownhill as Vice-chair. The accounts were accepted The playing field has had all the hedges cut I have fixed the The consultation closes on 16th July. HW Joseph Taylor whose arms as being correct and will be published online on the rope slide. The allotments are all looking neat and tidy and I think they will all be getting ready for the growing season. and memorial are in the denburyandtorbryan.co.uk website, and a copy will be Ogwell football club have cleaned the ivy off the changing vestry at Denbury. included in the village Diary. DENBURY & TORBRYAN PARISH COUNCIL rooms and have had a good tidy up around the sheds. In Denbury Gardening Club ANNUAL PARISH MEETING a meeting with Toni Chris and myself they are looking to The main Meeting then followed with one member – no report given. of the village attending and speaking in Public time MINUTES OF THE MEETING - HELD AT DENBURY improve the kitchen and the toilets with funding that they VILLAGE HALL ON MONDAY 9th April 2018 @ 7.30pm have. But have asked us towards cost of possible new Trustees – no report given. concerning; security gates which I am awaiting costing on to put to the Present – Cllr T Brownhill, Cllr Mrs P Griffin, Cllr Mrs H Chairman Flower & a) Inappropriate parking around the cistern, which council. Wills, Cllr C Stacey, C Cllr S Barker Produce Show – no report meant that an emergency vehicle would not be able to In Attendance – Iso Barnden, Jim Peck, Michael Simmons – Plans are in place for the new pavilion and we are just given. access East Street Ogwell Football Club. waiting on final quotes from chris for the first phase. 8) Annual Report to all 4) Report Denbury Primary School Head Teacher – b) The gates on the prison path being in such a Apologies for Absence – D Cllr Mrs M Colclough, Parishioners - This to now Mr Jamie Stone – no report given. poor state Cllr G Brendon, D Cllr D Smith, Cllr R White, go out again this year in Cllr C Einzig-Pilling. c) The deteriorating road surface near Fairfield farm 5) Denbury Village Hall Management Committee – May 2018 in the form of the In the absence of the Chairman – Cllr R White, no report given. Annual Parish Minutes in the d) The telephone box looking in a very poor state Cllr T Brownhill Chaired the meeting. 6) Denbury Playing Field Report – Included within the Denbury Diary. of repair Chairmans report. 1) Report of District Cllr M Colclough & Cllr D Smith - There being no further e) The post box being inaccessible because of the a) D Cllr D Smith - Not a great deal to report other than that 7) Invited Speakers from Village Organisations. business the meeting closed branches growing over the top of it the Plan Local Plan Review 2020-2040 Issues at 8.03pm. Mr Jim Peck - Denbury Neighbourhood Watch – I am The councillors have been and will be attending to Consultation Document is currently being worked on and pleased to report that there has been no serious concerns is expected to be going out for public comment from 21st several of these matters. during the past year. In fact there has only been one phone May - 16 July 2018. Also a reminder that the settlement call saying that they had received a nuisance call, so may I There was much discussion again, concerning boundary proposals are available for parishes to view at Olde take this opportunity to remind everyone that they should not potholes and the state of the roads around the village, Forde House on Tuesday and Wednesday evening this week give any private details to random callers. Sadly Teignbridge between 6.00 and 8.00 pm. At Overview and Scrutiny today much of which was un-resolved as County Councillor has phased down the importance of Neighbourhood Watch as members were given the opportunity to add to comments we have never had any legal rights. Any crime no matter how Barker was not in attendance. A letter will be sent to forming Teignbridge’s response to the Governments Revised County farm estate concerning the state of the small is still a crime for which the Police should be contacted Draft National Planning Policy Framework in readiness for on 101 if not an emergency. Should the Parish Council feel consideration by our executive on 1st May. walls outside Fairfield farm and the wall in Shute lane that there is a usefulness in having a co-ordinator I am quite which is close to collapse. 2) Report of C Cllr S Barker – The past year I have willing to remain listed as such in the Diary. supported the Parish with funds to the new defib at Torbryan Concern over the new Village Hall site was expressed, Denbury Allotments – No report given. and also with the pending construction of the new Pavillion as the Committee which run the site and the multi- at the Playing Fields. Roads – there has been a lot of Chairman of the May Fayre Committee – no report given. court will be disbanded in June, with no-one coming potholes and road damage during the past year especially Mrs Jean Duggan – Denbury Archive Group – A copy of forward to take over the role. during the bad weather which means more money will be our local Tithe Map (dated 1835) was hung in the Church forthcoming from government to rectify this. Plans for the new Pavilion on the village playing Cottage and considerable interest has been shown. We had field are being aided by Ogwell Parish Council, who 3) Chairmans Report – Cllr R White. a very successful visit to the Devon Rural Archive (DRA). use the football pitches regularly, and are providing The parish has had a busy year this year with the relocation We had a chance to see what resources they held, and some of the post box finally happening the cutting of the hedges some excellent ideas to enhance existing facilities and items relevant to Denbury were set out for us to view in the on the green also the planter donated by southern Timber. reference room. After lunch we enjoyed a tour of Shilstone reduce the cost of the replacement building. It was with regret that Emma decided to leave us, but I think House which adjoins the DRA. PLEASE NOTE: we would all agree she brought a lot to the parish council in the time she spent with us. We have welcomed Charlie to Following on their request, hard copies of items that the Teignbridge are consulting on the settlement the council and we are always seeking new members. Archive hold were later sent to the DRA. boundaries of Denbury (Torbryan is apparently classed The new website is now in force which provides villagers Research on the history of in the 14th Century was as countryside and does not have a defined boundary – with information of goings on in the village and has been compiled and sent to Denbury School. Also material on do you want to change this?) greatly received by the hits I can see on google analytics. Denbury Church was sent to Mick Sutherland - Cook to help to compile a research document. Teignbridge have already made several changes to the The road and paths are finally being seen to at moorland Denbury Settlement map, and the final version of this avenue, which think we all agree should not have taken We viewed the Denbury Church silver. They consist of a large flagon, a chalice and 2 patens. will be in force until 2040! so long. 10 [email protected] Can we help? Can we help?

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12 [email protected] For sale Useful contacts Denbury & Torbryan Parish Council Denbury Devils Ladies Netball Team: Chairman: Chair Rob White Ali Ainscough 07764252594 Clerk: Sharon Raggett 01364 654607 Denbury Diary: Louise Beams 01803 814031 www.denburyandtorbryan.co.uk [email protected] Playing Field Committee - Denbury Feoffees: Thurston Head 01803 812092 Chairman: Rob White 01364 654607 Denbury School PTA: County Councillor: Stuart Barker Jamie Stone Headmaster 01803 812583 email: [email protected] Flower and Produce Show: Secretary: Teignbridge Councillors: Mrs. Mary Colclough Viv Allen 01803 814367 01626 367176, Denis Smith 01803 812653 Folk Singing: Thursdays 9:00pm at the Union Inn: Local MP: Anne Marie Morris MP Vic 01803 812535 01626 368277, email: [email protected] May Fayre Team: Emma Twamley 07793 864 183 Registered Childminder Devon Care Direct (Social Services, including care needs email [email protected] Denbury Based assessment requests) : 0345 155 1007 or 0845 155 1007; https://new.devon.gov.uk/care-and-health/supporting-you- New Parish Hall Committee: Available Monday – Friday, from 8am to 6pm to-stay-healthy-happy-and-independent/#mac3 Acting Chairman: Paul Austin 01803 813454 Free to whoever can make use Denbury Primary School Pick Ups of them. Free Small Ads! Call Sarah Pascoe 01803 813748 07742 212641 Devon Highways – report any problem with roads, POLICE: Emergency: 999, Non emergency: 101 Four piece fireside set (Trago). flooding and other hazards: https://new.devon.gov.uk/ or 18001 101 if deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired If you have an item to sell Plastic plant trough roadsandtransport/report-a-problem/ and you would like to put an Premet: Medicines from Ipplepen Clinic - Three hanging basket brackets Church Of St Mary The Virgin Coordinator: Pam Howe 01803 812245 ad in the next issue of the Black metal window box Rector: 01803 813847 Diary just let us know! Ramblers: Third Sunday of the month: Grass edging shears Church Wardens: Mick Sutherland Cook 01803 813871 Kaaren Lambert 01803 812156 We can even advertise your Coir doormat..... as new and Steve Bassett 01803 812537 Ring and Ride: Thursday Mornings: 01626 334428 house or car for a small charge. Telephone 01803 813764 Church Cottage - bookings and enquires: Scouts: Jim Mortiboy 01803 812171 Frances Howells 01803 812971 Stitchers: Jean Duggan 01803 813108 Clubs, Groups & Organisations Table Tennis: Wednesdays 7 - 9 pm: Discover Your Archive Group - Secretary: Jean Duggan 01803 813108. Patrick Darch 01803 812412 Website: www.denbury.net Ancestors & Village Hall Management Committee: Art Club: Vikki Ellis 01803 906073 Chair: Clare Head 01803 813149 [email protected] Build Your Village Hall Bookings: Claire Pead 01803 812341 Bellringers & Handbell Ringers - Thurs 7:30-9 pm Family Tree Captain: Steve Bassett 01803 812537 For all editorial or advertising queries email Louise on [email protected] or call 01803 814031. Bible Group: Diana Thomas 01803 812467 Would you like to find out about your family The copy deadline is usually the 18th of the Brownies: Glynis Coyle 01803 873534 history but don’t know where to start? preceeding month. [email protected] For distribution queries contact Ged on 01803 369769 Coffee Drinkers: Thursdays 11 am – noon: Whether you want help to do your own or [email protected]. Mary Head 01803 812092 research or someone to do it for you I can No responsibility can be taken for the accuracy of Cubs: 8 to 10 years - Fridays 7 - 9 pm: help. I am an experienced family history information provided by contributors. Bridget Hedge 01626 360654 researcher with access to a huge range of Darts: Tuesdays 8:30 pm (winter): The Denbury Diary is an independent publication records and can help you discover more about Union Inn 01803 812595 distributed free to residents of Denbury & Torbryan. An online copy is available on our Facebook page where your ancestors lived and worked. Free Denbury and Torbryan Allotments Association: and at www.denbury.net. If you would like to contact

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