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By the time you read this it will By the time you read this, the and I do so want to make the all be over! The marquee will Summer will be well and truly most of it, to linger over some have gone up, been taken down be over. The school holidays of it, to press pause and and driven away. Dresses will will be over, and a new term remain in certain bits of it. The have been worn and shoes begun. In fact, it will nearly be words of the wise teacher in danced in. Nails will have been half-term, and the nights will be the book of Ecclesiastes manicured and hair coiffured. drawing in, and the clocks springs to mind, ‘For Drinks will have been downed ready to go back. By the time everything there is a season, and cake will have been eaten. you read this, Harvest will have and a time for every matter Flowers will have been been well and truly gathered in under heaven … God has made arranged, and petals will have and the season of everything beautiful in its time. been scattered. Oohs will have Remembrance will be ahead of Also He has put eternity into been oohed and aahs will have us – but only just. people’s hearts.’ (Ecc 3: 1, 11) been aahed. No doubt speeches will have been made, Of course, eternity is outside jokes will have been cracked, normal time, and I find it a and the odd tear may well have comforting thought, as I feel been shed. I will not just be a time passing, that God has put mother, but I will be a mother- eternity in all our hearts. And in-law as well. And there will be so the best thing I can do is to a new Mrs Jeffs! join the psalmist by saying, ‘I trust in you, O Lord; I say, You By the time you have read this I are my God. My times are in will have talked and laughed By the time you read this, we Your hand.’ (Psalm 31: 14-15a) with my eldest son and waved may know a little bit more him off, back to Hanoi. By the about our relationship with Wishing you and those you love time you read this I will have Europe, whether we will have a every blessing, this Autumn sailed to and fro, across the deal or no deal, or whether we time, water to Spain. I will have eaten face another General Election. some tapas and sipped some By the time you read this ... Rioja, played some Scrabble Steph and read trashy novels. I have Time – it just races by, event all this to look forward to – but after event, celebration and by the time you read this, it will sadness, party and lament, Please read additional all be over. season after season. information from Steph Sometimes it feels as if it is just on Pages 4, 10, 11, 19 And so, will the Summer. slipping through my fingers –
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Holiday Club 2019 Who Am I?
This year’s Holiday Club was held at Calverleigh Hall in August with 40 children attending each day. A big thank you to all who helped in any way to make Holiday Club a happy and fun way to learn the stories of David. Without the support of helpers who are able to give their time during this week, the Holiday Club would not run. We are very grateful to all who help in any way.
During the mornings Steph led our time together, dressing to the theme of the story. We were very blessed to be joined by Stephen Roche with his technical wizardry. The children enjoyed seeing the stories told so well by Steph, coming to life on the screen as lego characters and popular music. A favourite was the story of David and Goliath accompanied by Rag’n’bone man, I am Giant. A lot of fun was had by all, the songs were accompanied on screen by the actions, and the children learnt sign language to one of the songs. We were grateful to Janet Roche and Robert Gordon for accompanying the singing on keyboard and Guitar.
A new and popular addition to the Holiday Club this year this year was lego. A very big thank you to all those people who generously donated lego. It seemed a mammoth task to collect enough but it just kept coming, so we had enough for each child to have a reasonable amount to create with. The children took part in a lego challenge each day and as the week went on, children joined together to create bigger and more detailed models. Some of those who had donated the lego came to our Sunday Service, were very impressed and pleased to see what the children had made.
Our prayer activities included making friendship bracelets, arrows and painting pebbles. We once again welcomed the younger children to join us for the first part of our time together. They enjoyed listening to the story and joining in with the singing.
We finished the week with the magician Ozzy D who came to join us on Friday to entertain the children with magic and balloons before we had the barbecue. A big thank you to Tony and Ann Roberts who did the barbecue for us. It was lovely to see all the families.
Thank you to all those who generously gave donations at the barbecue and at the Sunday Service, where we collected for Cayla Jones, whose family are raising funds for treatment in America. We were able to send £250.00.
We all learnt so much, not just the children. We got to know each other and make new friends during the week. It was at lunchtimes that we were able to get together to chat and enjoy the much loved tuck shop! In the afternoons children were able to take part in crafts, which included making armour and there were opportunities for team games outside, taking part in football and other fun games.
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TO ALL IN THE EXE VALLEY Marion & I have been completely overwhelmed by the kindness and generosity of you all on our leaving. We have received so many generous thoughts and prayers from all nine churches, and the presents & cheque (not to mention Steph’s torches and “Olympic medals”) we received at the moving Group service in Loxbeare are amazing. We will be able to spoil ourselves as we look to use the present for something special in our new home. We are very sad to be leaving Devon but are sure that The Lord is calling us to serve Him in Shropshire, and we follow His leading. Thank you all for your friendship and fellowship over the years, and be assured of our continued prayer for the Exe Valley. God Bless you all, John & Marion
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between Washfield and Rackenford is better than I can achieve manually. To FROM THE ARCHIVES football teams and supporters”! those like me who still have aching backs - feel grateful that you own a piece of ‘TODAY’ 50 years ago Rackenford’s young people had living architecture and archaeology. October and November, 1969 impressed with the way they had conducted the Young Anglicans Service It is suggested that if you take a 30-yard he lead article in the October issue in September. The revival of Rackenford hedgerow and count the number of Tberated MPs for voting along party Revel Day was planned for All Saints Day. woody species, then their number equals lines, rather than by conscience or by the the age of the hedge in centuries. More wishes of the people who had elected Stoodleigh were planning their Christmas simply, the depth of the hedge and steep them. Apart from querying the change to Fayre for mid-November. banks is indicative of great age. The metric, it also asked the question, “Who presence in a hedge of bluebells and wants to go into Europe?” “If ever there The closure of Templeton’s 100 year old primroses reflects that the hedge came was a need for a referendum, this is it”! little Methodist Chapel following its in place of ancient woodland. It is likely The pending change in the education Harvest Festival at the end of September that such clearance occurred in the 18th system in town to comprehensive, was was a sad day. The members would have Century when the most vigorous drive for also questioned. the choice of going to Loxbeare Chapel or enclosing land came into force. Templeton Church. The Church was Back in 1961, ours was the only ‘Group’ planning a sale in Tiverton Market in Children picking the flowers today may in the Exeter Diocese, but from now on we December. like to reflect that they are the antique are officially ‘The Exe Valley Group’. plants of many generations before. The Washfield W.I. members would be around children’s ancestors, like the plants, may October had proved to be a glorious Carol Singing on 20 December, and the also have been in the wrong place, as month, weather-wise, the best for many Youth Club were putting on a pantomime. country folk hated the introduction of years. A working party was being formed to hedges because they prevented free repair some of the Hall chairs before the access to the land and they were forced The November issue carried the scores event. to join the drift into towns to survive. and table of the Junior Football League, the teams being fielded by Rackenford, During the three years since its reopening, These very hedges now provide great Morebath,Oakford, Withleigh, Calverleigh/ the visitors’ book at St Catherine’s, protection, reduce the risk of soil erosion Loxbeare, Washfield/Stoodleigh (in table Withleigh, had collected 800 signatures, and capture many different seeds which order at the time!). including those of three coach-loads of can germinate and flourish. In this time visitors! A Country Market was planned to of Brexit it is ironical to talk of boundaries Loxbeare commented that the raising of be held in Tiverton. but it may be timely to reflect on funds for parochial needs had become a something we do without any economic concern. way of life. Paul Iliff Oakford’s Guide Company had camped at Any stranger flying into Britain will see Esworthy on one of the wettest days of something they have never seen before – the Summer, but all had survived! They a unique mosaic of differently coloured were looking forward to the dedication of NATURE NOTES fields divided by hedges, lines of trees or their new colours in December. dry stone walls. At least one act of ugust triggered the usual frenzy of Parliament brought us some good in the At Rackenford, “A very wet pillow fight Ahedge cutting. We should be very end. over a stream, a cross-country race up a grateful to those skilful tractor drivers steep hill at Washfield Bottom, and four- with their well engineered trimmers. legged football, were some of the crazy Some pass along the hedge several times Thomas More events in a knock-out contest arranged and take so much care that the end result DEEPALLER FARM B&B Exe Valley Osteopathy LOXBEARE, TIVERTON, EX16 8BX Sam Mildren & Lauren Mildren
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5 TODAY October / November 2019 PARISH ROUND-UP of us before. Younger walkers had a Our thoughts, prayers and best wishes CALVERLEIGH treasure hunt to complete and there were are with anyone who is unwell at this time some lovely views across the countryside and we wish you a speedy return to n June, the wedding of Joe and Kate on the way round. Thank you especially health. If you would like anyone to be IClarke took place at Pitminster, near to all those who gave donations, draw mentioned in prayer during our Services, Taunton. Many congratulations go to you prizes, and refreshments or who helped please let us know. both along with best wishes for a long in any way – especially to organisers and happy marriage. Maureen and Paul. £641 was raised Dates for Your Diary: towards the Church Window Saturday 5 Oct - We are holding a Quiz Potatoes galore were taken to the Rose Restorations. night in the Village Hall in aid of the and Crown in July for the weigh-in of the Church Windows Fund. The cost will be Potato Competition from competitors On Saturday 31 August we held our £5 per person in teams of 4 or 6. There around the local area. As usual annual Produce and Flower Show, and will be a bring and share supper as a part competition was strong, but friendly, and what a lovely day it was. The exhibits of the evening. Please bring your own once all the bags of potatoes had been were amazing, they seem to get better drinks and glasses. Please contact Barb weighed the winning man was Gary every year! What a talented lot you are. Hill on 01884 252572 or email Smith and the winning lady was Diana There were too many prize winners to [email protected] with your Hopper. Many congratulations go to them, mention, but everyone was a winner in team name, prior to the event. and to all the young gardeners who took our eyes in some way. There were 23 Alternatively you can also contact Dave part, for their great efforts in nurturing entries in the pumpkin class alone, with Burton using the details at the end of this two seed potatoes to produce so many Geoffrey Thomas’s being the heaviest. article. spuds. A delicious supper of many We wish to thank all who were involved in Tuesday 22 Oct - Presentation Sisters, varieties of teddies, were prepared for making it the lovely day it was. supper by the Rose and Crown staff. Our Presentation Brothers and Christian thanks go to Gillian and Mary for Brothers pilgrimage to Calverleigh. The following day the Praise Party was arranging this popular evening and to Tim Anyone who wishes to join them is invited held in the Village Hall. Led by Steph, she who always manages to ‘persuade’ for a Service shortly after 11am in the was assisted by Nik, Dave, Tasha and participants to buy back their own great Church. Founder Joseph Nagle has a Marc who gave an entertaining drama or small efforts for a premium price. A Memorial in the Church. about King Ahab and Elijah. Janet and total of £477.00 was raised for Church Saturday 16 Nov - Autumn Fayre in the Steven both contributed to the video, funds. Village Hall from 10.30am – 2pm. music and slides. We were challenged to Tuesday 3 Dec - Calverleigh Village Hall make a crow using strips of paper, AGM at 7.30pm. All are welcome to attend. At the beginning of August a fund-raising googly eyes and a glue stick, which Tea Dance was arranged in the Village didn’t turn out too badly. Activities Cleaning Rota Hall by Aubrey and Sheila. A good time including play-dough and crafts were was had by all who attended and over 30 Sep / 12 Oct: Mrs A Webber available after the short Service, where 14 / 26 Oct: Mrs R Tapp £300 was raised for the Window we were reminded that God provides in 28 Oct / 9 Nov: Mrs S Greenslade Restoration fund. Our thanks go to you mysterious ways. It was lovely to see so 11 / 23 Nov: Mrs N Burton both and all who danced the night away. many children there. Tea and cake were served afterwards. 25 Nov / 7 Dec: Miss J Herniman Thank you to all those who attended the 'Mooch & Munch', a leisurely walk Belated congratulations go to Robert and Altar Flower Rota followed by a light lunch, on 17 August. Lorna Webber on the birth of their first 22 / 29 Sep: Mrs B Hill An enjoyable day was had by all - with child, daughter Evelyn. We hope that you 6 / 13 Oct: Mrs D Hopper ages ranging from 3 months to 90 years! are all keeping well and there are not too 20 / 27 Oct: Mrs M L Ravnkilde It was a circular walk starting and many sleep-deprived nights. 3 / 10 Nov: Mrs R Tapp finishing at the Village Hall and took us 17 / 24 Nov: Mrs L Thomas along lanes and across fields in the local area, that had not been walked by many
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Proclaiming the Gospel since 1988 Church Mowing Rota By serving Him, we are serving you Thanks to everyone who helped to make the Churchyard look so good this year. ‘Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. And pray for We can now take a well deserved break us, too, that God may open a door for our message, so that we may over the Winter. proclaim the mystery of Christ…’ (2 Colossians ch.4 v.2,3) Have we missed anything? If there is something that you think we should have mentioned, or you have something for Rev. Christopher Dunn inclusion in the next Magazine, please It is with both sadness and joy that we learned of the death of our dear friend, Rev. contact Dave Burton 01884 561499 or Christopher Dunn. He was Vicar of St George’s Church for many years and was our [email protected] and Chaplain. He prayed with us before New Creation started and was a great source of inspiration, wisdom and spiritual guidance. Elizabeth, his wife, was one of our volunteers. get the latest on the website at: They whole-heartedly supported the work here and took part in our Prayer Meetings and www.exevalleychurches.org/calverleigh other events whenever they were able. Please pray for their daughters and son, Rebecca, Deborah and Jonathan, and their families as they mourn their father.
13 Bampton Street CRUWYS We hope and pray that by the time you read this letter our new premises will be almost ready to open. Thirteen is a good number, representing Jesus and his 12 disciples. May the people who come in find love, encouragement, refreshment, acceptance, grace, MORCHARD prayer and friendliness as we try, with the Lord’s help, to be Jesus to them. Please pray for everyone who serves here. We long to be true disciples of the Lord and be His hands UTUMN IS HERE, with the and feet on the High Street. Aexcitement of the run up to Christmas Day, one of our biggest festivals of Sale now on! : 25% or more off selected stock! Pop into No. 58 and take a look the year. We will be having a Christingle and Carol Service but as yet, we do not School Pastors know the date. It will be published in the Tiverton School Pastors are looking for new School and Prayer Pastors for lunchtimes on centre pages of the next magazine. Mondays and Fridays (and possibly Wednesdays) in School term time, at the High School. Please contact Jenny Tower on 01884 259509 or email [email protected] HARVEST FESTIVAL Saturday 28 September there will be a We’re now on Facebook! short Service, at 2.15pm, in the Church To reach us on Facebook please type in New Creation Tiverton. There are some photos followed by games and tea in the Parish of the new shop and the work being undertaken to get everything ready. Hall. Donations of non-perishable goods can be made at this Service, which will Please join us in Praying for Our Nation – 2 Chronicles 7 v.14 be given to CHAT (Church Housing) again this year. There will be no evening entertainment. God bless you all Sunday 29 September there will be a Service of Harvest Thanksgiving at New Creation Christian Book and Coffee Shop 11.15am in the Church. Harvest gifts may 58,(13) Bampton Street, Tiverton EX16 6AH Tel: 01884 255 769 also be given at this service. www.newcreationtiverton.org.uk [email protected] COMMUNITY LUNCH WITH RAFFLE Charity 1063294 on 16 October at 12.00 for 12.30pm in the Parish Hall. Free for all ages, there Trustees: Rikky Apps; Val Bloxham; Bruce Govett; Holly Haig; Maureen Rendell will be a donations box to help with costs.
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Due to increasing numbers, the yoga class has been split into two groups, SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER 10.30am- Congratulations to Layla Hill, Jess 1.30pm,in the Parish Hall. Teas, coffees, both on Thursday mornings, the first at Kingdom and Phoebe Kingdom who will 9.30am-10.55am. A general Hatha class. soup, rolls and cake, as well as many represent Devon County YFC in the next stalls and lots of fun. The second 11.05am-12.30pm. A similar round of the competition - Call My Bluff. class set at an easier more gentle pace. PARISH FETE The Club would like to wish Layla Hill the For further information ring Hilary 01363 very best of luck in November, as she has A big thank you to everyone who helped 866245. [email protected] been nominated and become a finalist in to make the Parish Fete and Family Dog the South West Young Farmer of the Year. Show in July such a great success. The CRUWYS ARMS GARDENERS: meet Well done Layla - a huge achievement. weather was fine and it was lovely to see every first Wednesday of the month in the so many people coming to support us. THE ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW Cruwys Arms, 8pm. Do come and join us. Almost £1.800 was made during the On 9 August it was our Annual Flower Report on August Meeting afternoon for Church funds. Show, and wow, what an amazing display Nine members attended the meeting and CLEANING and FLOWER ROTA of entries. There were some superb we were pleased to welcome two guests. The theme of the evening was 'vegetable Sept 30 / Oct 7- Cindy Trick exhibits in the flowers and vegetables. As tasting'. Several members brought along Oct 14 / 21 - Marilyn Hill/Sarah usual the children's entries were a variety of both raw and cooked Cruwys flowers absolutely brilliant, and of course there vegetables. We sampled peas, beans, Oct 28 / 4 Nov – Sonia Notley/Claire was a huge display of cakes etc in the domestic classes. Main cup winners carrots, potatoes, courgettes, cucumber Miller were, Keith Westcott, Lynette Parkhouse, and tomatoes. For many of us, the Nov 11 / 18 – Sue/ Pauline Guscott Pauline Guscott, Clare Penney and startling flavour of some of the varieties, Nov 25 / 2 Dec- Denyse Standen/Jo Teresa Grant and in the children's section, stimulated a lot of discussion on seed Hilton Holly Harris, Nicholas Penney and Archie sources and co-operation with swapping December 9th - Carole Chisholm/ Gardener. Well done and thank you to all surplus seedling production. Jackie Mitchell the exhibitors, the judges and everyone There was further discussion on the MOWING ROTA who came on the day. 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8 TODAY October / November 2019 PARISH ROUND-UP We were very happy to welcome Tyler We welcome James and Rhianna into Berry into the Church at his baptism on LOXBEARE Daws Cottage and Mickey, Lesley, Phil Sunday 4 August. Son of Matt and Amanda and Joe into The Willows (sorry we did not Berry. know surnames). Henry and Hannah t was good to welcome so many in Frankpitt have moved into East Congratulations to Rebecca and Matthew ILoxbeare Church at the Group Service Sidborough from The Willows. We hope upon their marriage on 10 August. We all on 28 July when we said our final and sad you will all be very happy and soon settle enjoyed seeing them drive past the Parish farewells to John and Marion Roberts. into your new homes. Hall in the beautiful white carriage drawn Presentations were made on behalf of the Group and also from Loxbeare. The week by two wonderful black horses. A PCC meeting was held on 3 September before, on 21 July, was the last Service and the next meeting will be on 5 taken by John with Marion playing the Congratulations to Ed and Hannah on the November. Please check middle pages organ. It was lovely to have James, Anna, birth of Daisy Rose, sister to Jack and for Service times. granddaughter for Teresa and Jeremy Nathaniel and Naomi Roberts with us. Grant. After the Service we had a lovely picnic in the Church grounds. The children and a The Village Hall AGM will be on the 21 We would like to wish Shirley Grant well in few adults braved the climb up the Church November in the Hall. her move to Tiverton. I am sure we will go tower. John and Marion will be very much on seeing her in Cruwys Morchard. missed and we pray for God's blessing on Cream Teas will be 12 October and 23 them and all the family. November in the Hall 3-5pm. Welcome to the new owners of Lugsland. At the time of writing we are looking The Christmas Fayre will be 7 December Our love and prayers go to all those who forward to the Harvest Celebrations giving 2-4pm. Bingo on 9 December 7 for are not well in the Parish. God thanks for his plentiful provisions and 7.30pm. blessings. These begin on Saturday 28 Pennymoor Congregational Church September with a Service at 2.15pm, On 19 October at Barton View (Jean's) Sat. 5 Oct. Reflection Day with lunch followed by sports and tea. Harvest Songs there will be a Coffee Morning from 6 Oct. Group Mission Service 2.30 pm of Praise on Sunday 29 at 6.30, and 10.30am to raise funds for the 13 Oct. Communion Service 4.30 pm Harvest Supper on Monday 30 in the Blythewood Shoe Boxes for Christmas. If 20 Oct. Join Way Village. 2.30 pm Village Hall at 7 for 7.30pm. you would like to provide one, details from 27 Oct. Praise and Prayer. 4.30 pm Carol on 01884 881480 or leave them at Holiday club in half term see notice board We send our thoughts, prayers & sympathy the Church by 10 November. 3 Nov. All Age Service. 4.30pm to Gerald & Linda Haywood & family on the 10 Nov. Remembrance RG 4.30 pm loss of Linda's mother Mrs Freda Berry 26 October in the Hall 7 for 7.30pm there 17 Nov. Join Way Village. 2.30 pm from Puddington. We remember her with will be a Social Evening. Please bring a 24 Nov. Praise and Prayer. 4.30 pm much fondness. Also to Mike & Sheila plate of cheesy savouries. Coffee Morning each Weds 11am - 12.30pm Watson on the death of Sheila's father, and Find all our events on Facebook! also we continue to remember all those Saturday 9 November at Arthur's there who have recently been bereaved. will be a bonfire. For catering purposes, please let Richard Vickery know if you are AN APOLOGY Our thoughts and prayers are with all who coming on 01884 881234. - to everyone struggling to find 16 are feeling unwell at this time and for Avril McManus and Alastair Evans recovering books of the Bible in the last Loxbeare Ladies - contact Sue on 01884 issue. The word “especially” had from operations, for Leslie Tidball and any who are waiting for operations and those 259496 for details of dates and activities. been missed out after “jam” on having treatment. The Christmas Meal is at Bickleigh Mill on the fourth line. That will give you 13 December. Contact Sue. your missing Book. Happy birthday to all who have birthdays in October/November and congratulations to So sorry !! those celebrating special occasions. Ian Curtis Painter & Decorator Interior Exterior Tiling Wallpapering Minor repairs Free estimates No VAT Friendly & efficient local service Contact Ian on CallCall us us on: on: 01884 01884 370073 370073 07821 349314 (mobile) www.devonsurfacecare.co.ukwww.devonsurfacecare.co.uk
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Prayer Breakfasts GROUP SERVICE You are invited to a We are delighted that Come and meet to pray Christingle Praise Party Bishop Jackie over a Croissant and Coffee on Sunday 1st December on 26 October is joining us for our and 30 November Group Service at 3.30pm in at 9am in in Oakford on Calverleigh Church The Rectory, Withleigh 27 October We do hope you Please put the date can join us !! in your diary and Everyone is welcome ! come to meet her.
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CALVERLEIGH CALVERLEIGH CALVERLEIGH 11.15 am Cluster Service 11.15 am Songs of Praise No Service with Holy Communion CRUWYS MORCHARD CRUWYS MORCHARD 9.30 am Family Service See Templeton with Baptism CRUWYS MORCHARD LOXBEARE 9.30 am Morning Prayer LOXBEARE 11 am Family Service LOXBEARE 6.30 pm Evening Praise OAKFORD See Calverleigh OAKFORD 6.30 pm Evening Praise OAKFORD 11.15 am Cluster Service RACKENFORD 10 am Morning Praise with Holy Communion 9.30 am Family Service RACKENFORD RACKENFORD STOODLEIGH 9.30 am Morning Praise See Oakford PLUS 6.30 pm Evensong STOODLEIGH 6.30 pm Harvest Songs of Praise TEMPLETON 11 am Harvest Festival 11.15 am Cluster Service STOODLEIGH TEMPLETON with Holy Communion See Oakford 11 am Harvest Festival TEMPLETON WASHFIELD 10 am Morning Prayer WASHFIELD 9.30 am Morning Prayer See Calverleigh WASHFIELD 11.15 am Family Service WITHLEIGH 9.30 am Service of the Word WITHLEIGH WITHLEIGH 10.30 am Family Service See Templeton
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27 OCTOBER 3 NOVEMBER 10 NOVEMBER REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY CALVERLEIGH GROUP See Loxbeare CALVERLEIGH 10.50 am Remembrance Service CRUWYS MORCHARD SERVICE 9.30 am Morning Prayer CRUWYS MORCHARD 10.50 am Remembrance Service LOXBEARE 11.15 am Cluster Service LOXBEARE with Holy Communion 10.50 am Family Remembrance and Baptism Service OAKFORD BISHOP OAKFORD 10.50 am Remembrance Service 10 am Morning Praise at War Memorial JACKIE RACKENFORD RACKENFORD 9.30 am Morning Worship 10.50 am Remembrance Service at War Memorial ALL PARISHES STOODLEIGH 11 am Morning Prayer STOODLEIGH 10.50 am Remembrance Service TEMPLETON 10.30am 10 am Family Service TEMPLETON 10.50 am Remembrance Service WASHFIELD at WASHFIELD See Loxbeare 10.50 am Remembrance Service WITHLEIGH WITHLEIGH OAKFORD 10.30 am Family Service 10.50 am Remembrance Service
17 NOVEMBER 24 NOVEMBER Sing Praise! CALVERLEIGH Informal, contemporary 11.15 am Family Service GROUP CRUWYS MORCHARD mid-week worship See Withleigh SERVICE at 7pm LOXBEARE 6.30 pm Evening Praise 18 October OAKFORD in Withleigh 6.30 pm Evening Praise RACKENFORD ALL PARISHES 21 November 9.30 am Family Service in Washfield
STOODLEIGH 6.30 pm Evensong 10.30am TEMPLETON See Withleigh at WASHFIELD 11.15 am Family Service WITHLEIGH 11.15 am Cluster Service STOODLEIGH with Holy Communion
11 TODAY October / November 2019 PARISH ROUND-UP Forward Date: St Peter’s Christmas Also we welcome Pippa’s mum, OAKFORD Carols by Candlelight will be on Sunday Marguerite Evans who has moved in to 22 December. Everyone will be welcome Apple Tree Cottage. at this special seasonal Service. rilliant day Oakford! The amazingly A big thank you to the villagers who have enjoyable Soap Box Derby took place B The Moorland Club meets at the Village volunteered to join the monthly rota to in August. Fourteen intrepid drivers Hall on: lock and unlock the Church. The doors faced the downhill run from The Red Lion are always open in daylight hours and to the Village Hall. Some were a little 10 October at 2pm – a talk by Lisette de anyone is welcome to visit for a quiet time paler at the finish line but all enjoyed the Roche of Priestlands Birch. Lisette will or to use the library. thrill cheered on by enthusiastic talk about birch trees and describe how supporters. Thomas the Tank Engine many cosmetics and beauty products are battled it out against The Rocket, The made from them. There will be product And finally, all the glorious colours of the Trotters (fur lined interior!), The samples to try. Autumn are here to enjoy. As the colder Batmobile and Oakford’s very own Fire 21 November at 7pm – Setting up and months approach, keep a watchful eye on Engine amongst the many other decorating the Village Hall for the those in our community who live alone imaginatively decorated ‘vehicles’. Steph Christmas Fayre. especially if they become unwell. Spare and Robert kindly volunteered for the hard 23 November at 10.30 – 2.30 – The a thought too for the homeless in task of judging the presentation at the Christmas Fayre. Light lunches neighbouring Tiverton and those who, for start line. At the end of the day prizes (soup/desserts), lots of stalls to include whatever reason, find it hard to make were awarded to 1st The Wacky Wares gifts, craft, white elephant, cakes & ends meet. Donations of canned and (Kenny Ware & Team), 2nd The Bell preserves, chocolate & fudge, tombola packet foods and toiletries can be placed (Justin Williams & Team) and 3rd The and raffle. Entry 50p. This year’s in the box at the back of the Church. Red Sparrows (Riley O’Flynn & Team). charities are the Devon Freewheelers These will be taken regularly to the CHAT Special thanks to Andy Burton and his Volunteer Blood Bikes and Teenage food bank. Thank you. team for spot on organisation and to all Mental Health. Please come along and who helped make the day such fun. bring friends. All welcome. £1328 was raised for the Church Restoration Fund. Thanks to everyone Quiz Nights – 16 October and 20 RACKENFORD and get building ready for next year! November at The Red Lion. 8pm for an 8.15 start. lthough we are in Autumn, we have On the theme of raising funds, two Aenjoyed some beautiful Summer days enterprising youngsters, David and Jack, The Oakford Players: 1 – 2 November to get out and about and appreciate it, are collecting aluminium cans in their 7.30 in the Village Hall. Book NOW for a during the school holidays. self-build can cart. It will be seen around hilarious murder mystery, The Strange the village so please support them in this Affair of Guido Forks, with a Buffet Congratulations to students who have creative initiative. Parishioners living Supper and Cash Bar. Tickets £15 received and celebrated their A level and outside the village can contribute by available from Dawn Williams 01398 G C S E results. Very best wishes as you leaving cans, DVDs, CDs, printer 324035. Characters you won’t believe go forward to college, university etc and cartridges (sorry not Kodak or Epsom), and a banging good plot! Don’t miss it. to everyone amongst us returning to or books and PC games (only if they have starting Rackenford School. bar codes) in the boxes inside the After 25+ years living in The Old School Lychgate of St Peter’s. House in Oakford, artist Lawrie Baldwyn Our deepest sympathy to Linda and has moved, taking with him many happy Marlene on the death of their mother St Peter’s is honoured to welcome memories of his time here. We wish Freda Berry, who years ago lived in Bishop Jackie who will lead the Group Lawrie all the best for his future plans. Rackenford and worshipped in our Service on 27 October at 10.30am. Come Moving in are Charlotte, Jake and their Church. Our thoughts and prayers are and meet her over coffee after the Service. daughters Hattie and Naomi. Welcome, with you and your families. we hope you find happiness and friendship in our community. QUOIT-AT-CROSS, MOORHAYES MEAT STOODLEIGH “…. really delicious! We’ll be back for more from your freezer!”
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12 TODAY October / November 2019 PARISH ROUND-UP Welcome to Debbie and Rob who have BINGO DATES indoor games of hula hoops, egg and moved into the village. We hope you will October 10 Rest a While,Witheridge. spoon and jelly eating competitions, as be happy living here. November 14 The Stag, Rackenford. well as delicious cream teas and cakes December 12 Rest a While, generously donated by our home bakers. Congratulations to all who have Witheridge.This one will be all meat prizes. Jan Russell and Sheila Davis would like celebrated special birthdays and All bingos commence at 7.30pm. to thank Stoodleigh Working Action anniversaries, especially thinking of Vera Group and the anonymous friend who Sutton’s special birthday and Bett and HARVEST provided financial support for the event. Ron Kirby who have celebrated their October 13 Harvest Praise. Diamond Wedding. October 14 Harvest Supper. More details The Family Dog Show on 10 August will be available on posters well in turned out to be a fun-filled and Our best wishes to those who are poorly, advance. successful event, despite the weather. have spent time in hospital, or are As the gales and rain calmed down, receiving treatment, especially thinking of We are asking for help please, from energetic and welcome volunteers those we know - Herbert Smith, Graham anyone who can spend a little time on secured the gazebos and delivered Fennell, Philippa Fraser, Andrew Thursday 10 October at 3pm to help equipment to Pat and Fred Robinson’s Shovelton, Gilbert Issac and Jacques decorate the Church ready for Harvest. If paddock. Dog owners and handlers Cann. you are happy to bring any flowers, arrived with visitors to enjoy the afternoon foliage or produce, that would be such a with cream teas, cakes, competitions, a Congratulations to Liz Paxton who took help. Please leave it in the porch if you raffle and a Pimm’s and beer tent. Funds part in her first quarter peal on the bells are not able to come and decorate. Thank were raised for St Margaret’s Church and at Rackenford on 28 July. Liz rang the you. the Parish Hall towards much needed treble bell and ringers came from Tiverton, maintenance, repairs and improvements. Holcombe Rogus, St Giles in the Wood We were all treated to another wonderful Thanks to everyone’s support and and Cruwys Morchard to ring the other display of entries in a wide variety of generosity, £1,125 will be shared between bells and support her in this venture, categories at the Autumn Gardening Club the two causes. You can see the results which involves ringing continuously for Show held at West Backstone Farm. and photographs on the parish website at three quarters of an hour. This takes a lot Delicious refreshments added to the https://parish.middevon.gov.uk/stoodleig of practice and a great deal of enjoyment of a lovely afternoon, h/parish-hall-events-and- concentration, so we are full of concluding with trophy presentations and fundraising/family-fun-dog-show-2019/. admiration for you Liz on achieving this a draw run by Annette Reed. Margaret Cuningham and Geraldine target. Rung in memory of Phillip Rolle. Talbot commented that the support from Thank you to Glen Hookins who has stood Just a reminder to let Fiona Maddocks sponsors (details on the above website down as Tower Captain, you have been have your recipes, hints and tips for the link), the many stallholders and such a great help keeping us informed of book we plan to have ready before volunteers was very much appreciated. future bell ringing events. Dennis Saupe Christmas. Could be the perfect gift. It’s has now taken over from Glen, thank you nearer than we may like to think !!! On Bank Holiday Monday, Margaret Dennis. Cuningham hosted the annual Church Ploughman’s Lunch at Parkhouse Water. We are so grateful to the All English Just under fifty villagers and friends Tennis Club for the generous gift of £725 STOODLEIGH gathered for a delicious buffet in the (a share) to our Church raised during glorious August sunshine, when £411 was your recent tournament. We hope you all raised. Thank you to everyone who his year’s Village Fun Day back in June enjoyed the fun and challenges !!! came to enjoy the day and especially to Twas relocated to the Parish Hall as it Margaret for organising and hosting this was too soggy underfoot to use the event. Our final figure from the sponsored walk Cricket Field. However, the damp day is just over £2,000. Thank you all again - didn’t stop Stoodleigh families coming such an amazing amount. together to join the fun. This included
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13 TODAY October / November 2019 PARISH ROUND-UP Stoodleigh Annual Show was held in the offer their goods for sale – tables for hire To date, thanks to the generosity of so Parish Hall on 31 August. The Show, are available. In addition, cakes, many people who supported the many which is organised by Stoodleigh Garden community plants, honey, books, Stoodleigh events this year, the village Club, attracted over 180 entries. Much refreshments and more will be on sale. has raised £1,500. In addition, a further hard work had been expended by the To book a table or for more information £6,000 has been raised from outside exhibitors and the Hall looked please ring Geraldine Talbot (01398 Trusts and £5,000 from the Devon magnificent, with all entries proudly 351391). Historic Churches Trust. The Friends of displayed. The winner of the Best In St Margaret’s Fund is also making a Show rosette for the second year running On Wednesday 6 November Enid contribution of £5,000. Other Trusts are was Laura Parkman. Reserve Best In Hamidullah is hosting a coffee morning at being approached to help cover the Show was shared by Geraldine Talbot Furzeclift from 10.30am to 12 noon. This shortfall of some £8,000. and Ann Roberts. The Single Specimen event, which will include a raffle, is to Rose Bowl was won by Shirley Cope and help towards repairs to the Church Tower. We are sorry to hear that Mandy and John the Best Flower Arrangement Bowl by All welcome. Widdowson are closing the Egg Shed. Laura Parkman. Grateful customers have been coming All results and pictures can be found on The Parish Hall AGM takes place on from the village and further afield for the Stoodleigh website at Tuesday 19 November at 7.30pm. All many years to use this 24/7 facility. The https://parish.middevon.gov.uk/stoodleig users and residents in the area served by Widdowsons have asked that the h/parish-groups-organisations/garden- the Parish Hall are invited to hear from following message be included: club/ the Management Committee about this year’s achievements and plans for the The Service for Harvest Festival will be future. Please bring ideas and on Sunday 6 October at 11am, followed on suggestions for Hall use and events and Monday 7 October by the annual Harvest let the Committee know if you are able to Supper, which is again combined with the volunteer with help or support. For more ever-popular skittles. The evening starts details, please contact the Secretary on at 7pm in the Parish Hall and proceeds 01398 351391. will be donated to Devon Air Ambulance. Entry £7. Please book with Margaret Much work has been done in the Cuningham (01398 351252). churchyard to trim the yew trees and, as usual in November, there will be the On Thursday 17 October there will be annual churchyard clearance: date to be an inter-pub quiz at the Stoodleigh Inn in arranged. Many people will have noticed support of the local Rotary Club. The that the Church clock is permanently whole pub is the team, which will stopped at ten to four, although the hours compete with seven other pubs in the are still being rung. Repair work will be area. Please come along and share your carried out soon. knowledge. Last year the Stoodleigh team came second and we are hoping for As reported above, funds are being raised an even better result this time. Please for repairs and renovations to the Church check timings with Lizzie Isaac (01398 Tower. The costs of this are in the region 351357). of £26,000 and work starts on 6 Stoodleigh would like to welcome Martin September. St Margaret’s Parochial and Lara Perry who have moved into Stoodleigh’s Autumn Market and Church Council can never cease to Hillcrest from Plymouth, as well as James Coffee Morning is being held on reiterate their thanks to everyone for their and Fara Torrance, the new owners of Saturday 26 October from 10am to 12 enormous support for this wonderful Stoodleigh Moor Farm, who are noon at the Parish Hall. This is an Grade II* listed Church with its 15th temporarily at Great Coleford. We hope opportunity for local businesses, craft Century bosses and green man wall both families will be very happy in people and stallholders to showcase and plates. Long may this support continue. Stoodleigh.
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14 TODAY October / November 2019 PARISH ROUND-UP Friends of Richard (Dick) Johnston were pledges, all made it an enjoyable day for organist, harpsichord and keyboard saddened by his passing away in early all. Thank you so much everyone, for player. He has enjoyed playing and August, aged 93. Richard lived at coming and supporting the event, helping directing classical, operatic, choral and Jessamine Cottage for over 30 years. A with the stalls, and contributing the folk music, and has for many years, been service of celebration of his life was held generous prizes, many cakes, bric a brac, a music teacher in many of our local at Taunton Deane Crematorium. provisions and books. Thanks also to schools. Do come and enjoy our Harvest Stafford Sampson for once again giving Supper which promises lovely puddings, Congratulations and best wishes go to up his time for the day and being both as well as a light-hearted musical evening. Charlotte Scudamore and Richard Mizen, auctioneer and entertainer! The bar will be open at 7pm and the who will be married at Roseland Abbey on All this helped us raise a total of evening will start at 7.30pm. Tickets are 21 September. £2793.00 towards village funds. £8 for adults and £4 for children (under 14 years), and these will be available from Church Flower Rota: Church Services and Maintenance Lynda (881318), William (251153), Reg 6 October – Harvest Festival The Services at St Margaret’s Church, (860246), and Bindy (860655). flowers – all help please Templeton continue twice monthly along 20/27 October – Linda Hill with Group and Cluster Services which Sunday 6 October at 11am - Templeton’s 3/10 November – Eileen Fewings rotate across the nine Parishes in the Exe Harvest Festival 17/24 November – Trish Fish Valley Mission Community. Some of the This will be led by William and Reg. future Services in Templeton will begin at Please do come and support this Service at St Margaret’s Church. We would be Congratulations to the following prize 10.00am, as this may give more time for people to return home after the Service very grateful for any harvest produce, winners in the Stoodleigh 100 Club: and prepare their Sunday roast! canned or packaged foods which will be July 1st Jennifer Rowlandson; 2nd donated to the Haven Centre (AGEUK) in Margaret Cuningham; 3rd Vivienne Tiverton. Donations can also be dropped Menear; 4th Kathleen Cheale The work on the fabric of the Church continues, and recently a surveyor off at St Margaret’s Church, Templeton August 1st Beth Byles; 2nd Sheila Davis; examined the work already carried out on the Friday 4 or Saturday 5 October. 3rd Christine Luxton; 4th Malcolm Jones since the last quinquennial review. His Thank you in advance for your kindness report recommended both the urgent and and generosity. non-urgent future work that is needed. Although there is still much to be done to Saturday 2 November Annual Bonfire TEMPLETON maintain our Church, the survey was and Firework Night. positive about the amount of work that Come and enjoy this much anticipated, t’s been another busy Summer here in has already been carried out. fun event which promises to be a great ITempleton. The weather wasn’t always time for all the family. This is always a kind to us but at least it has given us Ill-health spectacular display! £6 adults and £3 something else to talk about. Our thoughts and good wishes go to children (5 to 15 years) at the gate. Entry those in the Village who are unwell, in from 6.30pm. There will also be a bar, Past events hospital, receiving or awaiting treatment, hot dogs and hot drinks. Please don’t Templeton Summer Fete or going through a difficult time. We hope bring any personal fireworks or sparklers with you. Come along and enjoy the Despite a gloomy weather forecast of that they will be feeling better soon. evening and start preparing your guy or strong winds and heavy rain, the model now for the competition! This year, Templeton Annual Fete and Grand Future events the theme for the competition will be a Auction on Saturday 10 August was not Saturday 5 October at 7.30pm - Harvest Comic Character! We hope to see you only great fun but also a successful event. Supper there. Cream teas, hot dogs, bar drinks, This will include musical entertainment entertaining games, regular stalls and from Andrew Curtis and his colleagues at For more information contact Reg generous raffle prizes along with the Templeton Village Hall. Andrew Curtis is (860246). outside grand auction and the auction of a well-respected and popular pianist,
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Sunday 11 November Remembrance Lynda Newnes Harvest Festival 29 Sept / Sunday Service. Please come to this 6 Oct There have been two very happy Service of Remembrance which Phillida Strong Flowers and Cleaning 13 / occasions in the Church. In July and commemorates all the servicemen and 20 Oct September we had the Baptisms of Rory women who died during the two World Julie Dent Flowers and Cleaning 27 Oct / Jackson, baby son of Rachael and John, Wars and during other conflicts across 3 Nov and of Finley Stevens, baby son of Henry the world. Martin Hansford has kindly Gloria Woollacott Remembrance Sunday and Kim. Surrounded by large numbers agreed to lead this service at Templeton 10 / 17 Nov of family and friends both babies were again this year. You will have probably Teresa Pancherz 1 Dec Advent – No Christened by Steph and welcomed into noticed that four soldiers from Templeton, flowers 24 Nov – 1 Dec the family of the Church; during services who died during the first World War, are of Holy Communion - two happy days of commemorated on a plaque in the Church celebration for all! just on the left of the door: Private Sidney Darch Cruwys, son of WASHFIELD At the time of writing, we are looking George and Hannah Cruwys of Town forward to the wedding of Abby and Dan Cottage, died on 6 September 1916 aged Mist in patches down the lane, and hoping that their special day in their 20, and his brother, Private Frank sunny skies and showers of rain, Village Church and Hall will be an Cruwys died on 9 February 1917 aged 20. Early sunset, late sunrise, amazing and momentous event for them Private Reginald Warren, son of feasts of fruit for mouth and eyes and their families. We wish the new Mr William and Eva Warren of Coombe Mill and Mrs Ayre a very happy married life (now Dartcoombe Mill) died on 15 together. utumn is upon us and we hope you September 1918 aged 22. have all had a good Summer. Private Edwin Tucker, son of Samuel and A All our thoughts have been with the Ayre Harriet Tucker died 18 September 1918 family following their barn fire. We send Since our last Parish news we have sadly aged 29. our good wishes and hope you will soon lost another much loved and respected settle all the aftermath and get back to friend. Bill Bolt's funeral was on 5 August normal life. when all his family and friends filled the Church, in his honour, to pay their last Friday 6 December, Evening - a Festive respects and to be reminded of the long The Lychgate has now been repaired and Christmas–themed Quiz Night! and busy life he had led. Many tributes made safe for many years to come. The This will be a paper quiz which Bruce were paid about his great contribution to work, expertly accomplished, was made Pearson has kindly agreed to run. There village life in so many ways and the loss possible by the generous donations of will of course be Supper too. The exact of his presence is keenly felt by all who many village people and the members of time of the event will be confirmed soon. knew him. Morley, Angela, Carol and the Social Club, in conjunction with family would like to thank everyone for Viridor and their large and welcome grant. Saturday 25 January 2020 - Burns’ their kind words, cards and messages The PCC is very grateful indeed, and also Night! Arrangements for this event are in following the sad loss of their father, thanks to Richard for overseeing the the early stages but this is bound to be an granddad and great granddad (Bill). We whole enterprise so efficiently. entertaining evening! Hamish (!) and send our thoughts and prayers to all his Corinne, who used to live in Stoodleigh, family as they adjust to their great loss. We hope you noticed that the wall leading have kindly agreed to lead the evening to the Vestry door has also been expertly with a Ceilidh, and there will be plenty of We send our condolences also to the repaired by Messrs. F Balment & Sons, delicious food as well as the bar. We do family of Michael Steed whose ashes Ltd, with thanks to Martin for a job well hope you will come and join us. were interred in the churchyard recently. done. Please keep a lookout for upcoming Michael and Betty lived in the Parish for events on the Templeton noticeboards. many years and Michael was founder We now need to have a big tidy-up of the Treasurer of The Worth Family Trust, East wall of the churchyard, where September/ October/ November doing sterling work for our much valued brambles and undergrowth are taking Flower/Cleaning Rota Charity. over. A date for later in October will be
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fixed at the next PCC Meeting. Willing been a member from the formation of the Church Cleaning Rota helpers with chainsaws and loppers will club in 1990 and a staunch committee Sept 23/30 Mr & Mrs Ellis be warmly welcomed! Think of it as member and supporter since then. Paula October 7/14 Mrs French healthy outdoor exercise! has added her own skills to Social Club October 21/28 Mrs Harding/Mrs Jones events with many a good idea for a November 4/11 Mrs Albery Please come, if you can, to a Coffee fundraiser and has followed them up with November 18/25 Mr & Mrs Ellis Morning in aid of Church Funds, in The amazing food and willing support. We Cottage, on 7 December from 10am. wish you both well in your new home. Bring and Buy, Refreshments, Raffle and lots of chat !! Several family groups enjoyed the day at Hatherland Mill, when they were WITHLEIGH It was lovely to see so many people at introduced to Richard, Alison and Lanti's 'Jeanne on the Green' (a celebration of animals including five week old puppies, t seems awhile ago now, but back on Jeanne's 90th birthday). An amazing cows, sheep and goats. It was a lovely I9 July, we sat down to a Community turnout for an amazing lady. Thanks to all day and we learnt such a lot about rare Tea in the Village Hall. About two dozen those who manned the bar and cooked breeds, saw kingfishers, an otter holt and of us enjoyed a Cream Tea and some the barbecue. ate lots of yummy food including a delicious home-made cakes. All washed barbecue. Thanks to the Bunning family down with a cup of Tea and a good old We are thinking of all those who are for hosting this and Emerald for pulling it natter! Thank you to everyone who unwell at present and wish you all better all together. provided the cakes and scones. The sum health in the near future. Our thoughts of £90 was raised for Village Hall funds. are with you. Dates for your Diary Monday 7 October Hall meeting in Hall Our grateful thanks, also, to all who We wish Joe Elston a very happy 90th 8pm. New members always sought and helped at our Summer Fête, held in the birthday in October. We hope you enjoy interested parties welcome to attend. Village Hall on 20 July, and to all who your day, Joe. Tuesday 8 October teatime@thehall came along to support the event, £1,100 2.30pm. All welcome being raised towards the cost of The Social Club will be open on some Tuesday 12 November teatime@thehall maintaining St Catherine’s. Being in the mornings (yes, mornings - because of the 2.30pm for socialisation, tea and cake! Hall didn’t seem to greatly affect the time difference to Japan!) to screen Thursday 14 November W.I. in hall 7.30pm attendance, though it was agreed that England Rugby World Cup games. Look Speaker John Smith on 'The Legal Eagle more use could be made of the space in out for these, currently Saturdays 5/12 as Advocate' the car park. October at 9am. If we progress well Tuesday 26 November Social Club AGM there may be more! 8pm in Hall. Current members welcome Our Family Service on 4 August was plus new club members, volunteers and certainly different, as we were given a The pumpkin growing competition will committee members always welcome. preview of Holiday Club, with an audio- culminate towards the end of October so visual presentation. Well done, Stephen, keep nurturing your pumpkin for a few ADVANCE NOTICES for taking the Service and for the more weeks. Also, a line dancing evening Saturday 7 December Jeanne’s Annual presentation. is being organised for early November. It Coffee Morning in The Cottage from 10am. sounds like great fun! (Look out for Friday 13 December W.I. Party in Hall. All This year’s Garden & Produce Show on posters/website/FB for final details of welcome. Jean 257703/Jenny 257872 17 August was another successful show. both events). It was great to see a number of new Church Altar Flowers Rota people in the village taking part, and We bid a sad farewell to Pete Moore and Oct 6/13 Mrs A Hansford winning several prizes. We also had Paula Hullett as they move to Stoodleigh. entries in the Children's classes again Whilst you won't be far away and we will Oct 20/27 Mrs K Bassano Nov 3/10 Mrs J Raynes this year, and the Men's cookery still see you from time to time, we will competition is really getting competitive! miss your involvement in Village life, Nov 17/24 Miss A Bolt particularly the Social Club. Pete has Dec 1/8 Mrs A Trout
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Well done to everyone who took part, the refreshments at the same time! We look Get well wishes go to all those known to Hall was full of lovely Flowers, Vegetables, forward to seeing you there. us who are receiving treatment, Cookery and Handicraft. Thank You to recovering from operations, or who are Janet for providing the Judges’ Tea, to all Scottish Dancing Classes are back with not well at the moment. the stewards, and everyone who helped us again this Autumn/Winter. Everyone is in any way to put on the show. welcome to come along and give it a go, Forthcoming Events; Congratulations to Marianne Newsham whether you are a complete beginner or a Thursday 3 October, Bingo in the Hall, who took the award for the Best Exhibit in seasoned dancer. Giles along with Rosie Eyes Down at 7.30pm. the Show. Other Trophy winners were will be guiding us around the floor. Thursday 10 October, WI in the Hall at Jasper Morse (Children's), Shirley Cruwys Classes begin on Monday 4 November 7.15pm. (Cookery, Preserves and Handicraft), and will continue every other week for the Friday 25 October, Team Skittles in the Henry Cruwys (Vegetables) and Brenda next few months. For more information Hall at 7.30pm. Tucker (Flowers). please call Giles 01884 257123 Monday 4 November, Scottish Dancing in the Hall at 7pm. A thought-provoking informal Service on A Date for your Diary; On Saturday 11 Tuesday 5 November, Community Lunch 1 September was led by Susie, on the January there will be a Late Christmas in the Hall, 12.30 for 1pm. See notes subject of Love. The vestry was just able Meal, in the Village Hall 5.30pm for 6pm. above. to cope with the number who attended! Thursday 7 November, Bingo in the Hall, Withleigh WI meets on the 2nd Thursday Eyes Down 7.30pm. The Team Skittles competition will this of each month, at 7.15pm. New members Thursday 14 November, WI in the Hall at year be held on Friday 25 October, in the are always welcome to come along. For 7.15pm. Village Hall at 7.30pm. Teams can be more information please ring Rosie 01884 Monday 18 November, Scottish Dancing made up of 6 people of any age, but if you 257123. in the Hall at 7pm. do not have a full team just come along Thursday 10 October, joint meeting with Saturday 23 November, Craft Fayre in and we can make up teams on the night. Washfield, at Withleigh. Speaker, 'Lilly the Hall, 10.30am – 3.30pm. It will be £1.50 each to play, refreshments Warne and Wool' (part 2) From Farm to Thursday 12 December, WI Christmas will be available. If you would like more Yarn. Paula Steer. Party in the Hall at 7.15pm. information, please call Duncan 01884 Thursday 14 November, Speakers Duncan 252949. & Sara Kittow on Their trip to Canada. Flower Rota: Thursday 12 December, Xmas Party with October 6 - Shirley Cruwys Our Autumn Community Lunch will be Secret Santa. October 13, 20, 27 - Christine Luxton on Tuesday 5 November, in the Village Hall. 12.30pm for 1pm Lunch. A two November 3, 10, 17 - Sylvia Hann Our best wishes to Shirley Grant on her November 24, December 1 - Linda Taylor course lunch and a cup of tea or coffee move into Tiverton. We wish you well in will be £5 each. Please book your tickets your new home, Shirley. from Sara 01884 252949 or Christine Weekly Events; Tuesdays - Yoga in the Village Hall at 7pm. 01884 257571. A warm Withleigh welcome to the Pugsley Wednesdays - Short Mat Bowls in the family who have moved into Plainsfield Village Hall at 7.30pm. Our Craft Fayre, in aid of Church Funds Cottage, the former home of Fiza Durani is on 23 November in the Village Hall, who has moved to India. 10.30am - 3.30pm. Coffee, lunches and Monthly Diary Dates: afternoon teas will be served. Come and Congratulations to all those celebrating Second Monday – Whist Drive find those Christmas presents you may special birthdays or anniversaries. Second Thursday – W.I. be looking for, and enjoy some
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