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AXMOUTH PARISH NEWS & the Ax-mouthpiece Spring 2021 50p Snow covered Axmouth and the Tramway Can you guess which year these photographs were taken - if so telephone or email the editor. The answer - and the photographic credit - will be included in the next issue and there could be a prize for the winner ! 01297 552292 Evershot Bakery bread Post Office in-store Charmouth Bakery cakes National Lottery Local Fresh Fruit & Vegetables Free to Use Cash Off Licence including chilled Machine wines, beers & ciders Newspapers & Magazines & Down House Farm Calor Gas local fresh meat Khushi Kitchen Curries Fresh & Frozen Foods SHOP & POST OFFICE OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK MONSAT 7.30am8.00pm SUN 8.00am-8.00pm Graham & Sarah Hill welcome you to The SHIP INN Lunchtime & Home cooked evening meals locally sourced produce Hog roast & Private functions catered for Free House Skittle alley Church Street, Axmouth Tel: 01297 21838 Come & enjoy sailing & motor boating at your local club. Dinghy Sailing Cadet & Family Sailing Cruiser & Day Boat Sailing Motor Boating & Angling RYA Training Centre for powerboat, dinghy sailing & shore based courses Full Social Programme Put a spring in your step... PODIATRY Chiropody Jan Hazell Hunt SRCh MChS HPS Registered clinical foot care, Jan offers a comprehensive range of assessments, treatment and advice for all your foot related issues. Including General nail care In-growing toenails Nail surgery Diabetes Corns and calluses Verrucae General aches and pains Biomechanical advice 29 Chapel Street Tel: 07782 405011 Axmouth Email: [email protected] DEVON EX12 4AN HOME VISITS AVAILABLE T Driving Miss Daisy D r iving & Companion Service For anyone unable to drive but wishing to remain independent We can hel p with hospital visits , days out, shopping trips, visiting family & friends, long or short distances Wheelchair adapted vehicle Covering SeaSe ton and the surrounding arreeas. TH A FRIEND! Ring TiTriciiaa on 07376 370809 Email:[email protected] www.drivingmissdaisy.co.uk Convenieent reliableaand pree-booked Friendly and professional advice on Lasting Power of Attorney, making or amending your Will and Probate. Offices in Chard, Seaton and Taunton www.lentells.co.uk ACCOUNTANCY | TAX | AUDIT | PAYROLL | WILLS | PROBATE and much more... Coronavirus (COVID-19) Continue to stay alert Help control the virus The main symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are : A high temperature this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back - you do not need to measure your temperature A new, continuous cough this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual) A loss or change to your sense of smell or taste this means you've noticed you cannot smell or taste anything, or things smell or taste different to normal To protect others do not go to places like a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital if you have any of these symptoms. Get a test to check if you have Coronavirus and stay at home until you get your result. To protect yourself and others, when you leave home you must • wash hands - keep washing your hands regularly • cover face - wear a face covering over your nose and mouth in enclosed spaces • make space - stay at least a metre away from people not in your household Introduction Although the official start of Spring is the 20th March, we have enjoyed amazing sunshine in recent days, the temperature has risen and Spring has arrived early with the sight of snowdrops and colourful spring bulbs bursting forth. We have endured some pretty damp days as well in this continuing lockdown which has affected the lives of so many individuals and businesses in our community. But dry day or wet, the number of people of all ages out and about for walks and exercise is very notable, whether on foot or being wheeled. There is a steady flow of conversation and socially distanced individuals, couples who recognising friends, stop to chat, some wearing masks, some searching for a place to stop and consume the take away hot drink they have just purchased. But lockdown has not stopped the flow of content for this issue, so many thanks to all contributors for some fascinating photographs and articles which include another chapter of Axmouth history, a view of life over the garden gate, activity in the natural world, the observations of garden life and the weather down at the Harbour mouth. Many in the village had known Ray Board very well for many years; a previous issue (Summer 2020) included details of his medal award and war service and his son, David Board, has forwarded his obituary which included the pictures of Ray with his Granddaughter and her artwork. A central theme from our community organisations, is an apology to be able yet to confirm a return to normal activity in the village, either Church, Village Hall, ACT Childrens Theatre, Axmouth Show, Axe Yacht Club and more. We all yearn for normality to return, when we can meet our families and friends at home, extend invitations to join us for a weekend, lunch or supper, when we can go out to enjoy a drink and meal at the pub, book a hair cut, go to the gym, go shopping to replace the clothes which have disintegrated over time, book a holiday or a weekend away, or go into an essential shop or any shop without wearing a mask. But throughout this lockdown, we are so lucky to have had amazing support from our wonderful NHS, to have had the benefit of continued newspaper deliveries, fresh fish, meat and flowers from Just Fish, our local butchers and flower shops and amazing meals cooked and delivered daily by The Ship Inn. So huge thanks to all our advertisers, our local businesses and to our community for keeping the pandemic at bay and keeping us safe. Dot Browning, Editor E [email protected] | M 07974 269585 Who’s Who in Axmouth Church Team Rector Rev’d Clive Sedgewick The Rectory, Church Street, Axminster EX13 5AQ T 01297 792120 Team Vicar Rev’d Nicky Davies The Rectory, Rhode Lane, Uplyme DT7 3TX M 07931 413629 Clergy Rev’d Terry Barratt T 01297 598203 Lay Ministers Mrs Hilary Harron T 01297 20532 Mrs Lesley Gubbins T 01297 552608 Churchwardens Mrs Rose Tidball 11 Coombe Orchard, Axmouth T 01297 20898 Mrs Ann Harding Coombe Bank, Chapel Street, Axmouth T 01297 624323 PCC Secretary Iain Purdon T 01297 21372 Church Office for Louise Collard General Enquiries T 01297 441986 Axmouth Church is now part of the Axe Valley Mission Community a team ministry comprising 8 local churches Axmouth Parish News St Michael’s Church, Axmouth www.axmouthcommunity.org Rev’d Nicky writes All of us at Axmouth Church are grateful for the support we receive from members of the community. During lockdown, as our buildings have been closed for safety reasons, we have become aware that some people are missing the opportunity to give to the Church. Post-Covid we want to be there at the heart of the community, offering support and opportunities for worship, weddings, baptisms and funerals. It is going to be a challenge for us. We can only do this with your support. If you would like to give regularly to the Church please contact me (Team Vicar) for a Direct Debit form, when your contributions can be made with the benefit of Gift Aid if appropriate. One-off payments can be made direct to our Bank account : Sort code : 30-90-37, account no : 00642991, or by cheque to Nicky, in favour of Axmouth PCC. If you would like to support the Friends of Axmouth Church, a separate body of volunteers who raise funds for the fabric of our beautiful Church, please contact Ann or Nigel Harding for details on 01297 624323. There are many opportunities in normal times to join in fundraising events, or to help maintain the Churchyard with our regular Summer work parties. With our grateful thanks and ensuring you of our support and prayers. New Axmouth Church treasurer needed Can you help ? We would love to hear from you if you have : • Skills in accountancy and/or book-keeping • Good organisational skills • A desire to serve your local church and community • Some time to offer This crucial voluntary role supports our Vicar and leadership team, charities and other aspects of church life, including maintenance of our beautiful building and future plans. You will join a friendly, welcoming and supportive team and there will be a full hand-over from the out-going treasurer. Following the closure of Axmouth Church due to lockdown, we are delighted to say that there will be Good Friday and Easter Morning services in the Church. We will however, have to continue to follow safety regulations and numbers will be limited. Please keep an eye on the website www.axmouthcommunity.org check notices on the church gates for further details. For details, please contact Rev’d Nicky Davies, Team Vicar Axe Valley Mission Community The Rectory, Rhode Lane, Uplyme, Dorset, DT7 3TX W axevmc.com | M 07931 413629 | E [email protected] Day off - Wednesday ~~~~~~~~~~~~ Polishing the pews The doors of our Church in Axmouth are locked through this lockdown, which is sad, but we are looking forward to the day when we can open up again and welcome you inside. We are preparing for that day by making sure the inside of the building looks as fine and bright as we can manage in the circumstances. There are a lot of wooden furnishings in the Church, and we thought we would give the pews a treat by feeding them with our potent polish, made from a tried and tested recipe, with carefully measured quantities of linseed oil, turpentine, vinegar and meths.