2013
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1 Worship in November and beginning of December
November 3rd 10am Morning Worship with communion (All Age, No Junior Church) 6pm Evening Worship
10th REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY 10am Morning Worship (All age, no Junior Church). Talk by Archdeacon Christopher Futcher. Followed by prayers and wreath laying 15mins after the Church Service at the Village War Memorial 6pm Evening Worship with communion
17th 10am Morning Worship with communion 6pm Evening worship
24th 10am Morning Worship 6pm Evening Worship with communion
December 1st 10am Morning Worship with communion 6pm Evening Worship
8th 10am Morning Worship 6pm Evening Worship with communion
Children’s Groups: Children arrive in church for 10am Worship, then go with Junior Church leaders to school for group sessions. They return later with their leaders for squash and biscuits.
Details available on www.uplymechurch.org.uk
FROM THE REGISTERS Baptisms: nil Parish News Deadlines Marriages: nil Please remember the next issue of the magazine is for Funerals: December & January nil and all articles up to and including things for early February should be with us by the 10th November Email to - [email protected]
2 CONTENTS
Service Times & from The Register Inside Front Cover Contents 1 More Coffee Curate...? 2 From the Editor & Churchyard clear up 3 Priming the Pump 4 June Moulding & Surf n’ Turf 5 Shuna, Roger & Hilary 6 Adverts 7 Adverts 8 Village Hall Booking Dates 9 Out & about with John Pennington 10 In the Garden with Nigel Ball 11 Uplyme Church Christmas Fayre 12 News from your local 13 Uplyme WI 14 Uplyme Pre-School 15 Remembrance 16 The Priest & the Pilot & “Sugaring” 17 Diana’s page 18 All Saints, All Souls & St Andrews 19 Brownies & National Trust 20 1st Lym Valley Scouts 21 Horticultural Society 22 Royal British Legion Womens’ section & Men 9-90 23 The Full Poodle computer tips 24 Adverts 25 Adverts 26 Uplyme Church Quiz Night 27 Trinity Matters 28 Trinity Matters 29 Parish Council Report 30 Parish Council Report 31 Uplyme’s Future & Parish Emergency Plan 32 Local Adverts Inside Back Cover
3 More Coffee Curate?
I am writing this just two weeks after I was ordained as a priest in the Church of England. As Curate of Uplyme and Axmouth parishes, I am still training to be able to undertake the full duties of a vicar at some point in the future, and my recent ordination is just ʻone more step along the roadʼ, as they say.
Prior to the ordination, all us Devon curates were privileged to be whisked away to (a rather damp) Buckfast Abbey for a time of reflection and preparation – much of it in silence (which is always a challenge!).
Happily I was able to get out my coloured pencils, and explore some of the beautiful words from the ordination service. These doodles are based on some of my favourite phrases.
As followers of Christ , we are all called to ʻ proclaim the word of the Lord and to watch for the signs of God's new creationʼ. And also to ʻsearch for Godʼs children in the wilderness of this world's temptations..ʼ
These phrases go some way to describe the ʻmissionʼ of Uplyme Church. Every member of the Church family is a searcher and a watcher for God, wanting to share with those around the love and new beginning which they have found with Jesus.
As Jesus said: ʻI have come that they may have life, and have it to the fullʼ. John 10:10#
Do come and join us any Sunday at 10am or 6pm. You would be most welcome.
####Shuna 4 Welcome to this November edition of the Parish Mag. I always think November is one of the best months of the year. The weather starts to get much colder, the nights draw in and the Christian year draws to a close. We then begin to look forward to Advent, the build up of which culminates with celebrating the birth of Jesus on December 25th November is full of celebratory days, the 1st is All Saints day (having had Halloween the night before - though Halloween is now more of a party night with trick or treat thrown in) the 2nd November is all souls day, we finish on 30th with St Andrew’s day, you can read a little more about these days on page 19. There is a lovely update on page 5 about June Moulding who moved to Lincolnshire in May this year. June is a much loved member at Uplyme Church and is dearly missed. Congratulations to Shuna - our curate - who has recently been ordained and to Roger Grose and Hilary Harron (from Axmouth) who have just been li- cenced as readers, our two churches are truly blessed, see page 6. Wendy brings us up to speed with what’s been happening in the pub on page 13 and she is very sad that her years of working for MENCAP have been drawn prematurely to a close. Gavin finished in September, and as I write this he is making plans to move to Axminster & the church will hopefully be interviewing very shortly for a new incumbent for Uplyme & Axmouth. We have been very lucky to have been given this opportunity to replace Gavin so soon, as most vacancies in the Diocese can be open for up to a year! Catch you in the Christmas issue! Ed
Biannual volunteer tidy up of our lovely Parish Churchyard
Calling all community minded people: Would you like to help us tidy up the parish churchyard which belongs to all of us in the Parish? It will take place on Saturday 9th November from 10 - 12. Please come armed with gardening gloves, shears, secateurs, hoes, trowels etc and garden refuse bags. Refreshments of squash, coffee and cake will be provided, though feel free to add to the feast if you would like to. We are very ably served by our professional team, but we also like to work twice a year on tidying up some of the graves, removing ivy from the walls and trim- ming the cotoneaster and anything else that needs tidying up.
Look forward to seeing you there. Thank you! Jo Cursley - Church Warden
5 Priming the pump - ABC of Uplyme’s water and sanitation project
V – Vaccinations Chickens provide a good source of protein for a family as well as possible income from the sale of eggs. However chicks are susceptible to disease which is prevented by vaccinating them. Difficult decisions have to made by the subsistence farmer. If chickens are vaccinated, they survive. But this means that meagre resources have to be diverted to pay for the vaccination. So there could be less to eat in the short term, or the community fund school fee cannot be paid, so stopping children’s education. V - Value On our visit we were impressed by how much value is put on education. Marilyn and Morag spent some time with about 50 children and when asked what their biggest priority was, the unanimous response was education. Having a good education means access to better jobs and a way out of poverty for the family. This contrasts with adults whose clear number one priority is clean water. Coster Chikomo who heads up the development in Siamvula Zone said that “Water is key. It is the first thing we think about in the morning. Having no water made me panic a lot. Now we have a borehole nearby we are a lot less anxious.” V – Vegetables When communities have a source of water, gardens begin to flourish. Every inch is taken up with growing vegetables. Surplus vegetables can be sold at the roadside. Communities are being encouraged to come together to dig dams (small reservoirs) to collect water in the rainy season. Digging a dam requires a lot of hard work as there is no mechanised machinery. The one we saw took a community a week to dig. V – Vehicles Many families have access to quite a bit of land, however lack of mechanisation means that a lot is uncultivated.
To us, the solution would be to bring in a community tractor, but this illustrates the little understanding we have of how development really works. In the past aid agencies have supplied many things to ‘help’ communities without engaging them and asking what they would find useful. This has meant that when tractors broke down they couldn’t be prepared because no spare and no mechanics were available in the rural areas. An ox plough or cart is far more practical. Engaging with people and enabling them to make decisions about what is relevant to their situation is transformative. Community engagement is key and is the way BICC work. Most families do not have any means of transport, we saw only one flatbed vehicle during our stay in the villages. There are some bicycles and oxen are used to do heavy farm work and pull carts. This makes access to the nearest hospital, 50 miles away extremely difficult as most patients have to walk. Taking produce to sell in the nearest town is also challenging.
More Priming the Pump next time..... Russell and Morag Kingsbury 6 June Moulding In May this year after suffering some ill health , June moved into a flat in an assisted care home in Brigg, North Lincolnshire . After 78 years of living within a mile of Uplyme church this was a big step for her but she has coped really well. She now lives just 3 miles from her daughter and family. Unfortunately, 2 weeks after moving , June suffered from a stroke and ended up in hospital. The good news is that she has made a very good recovery in all but her eyesight which isn't as good as before. June keeps herself busy knitting, cooking cakes for the other residents, writing letters, making cards and going out for pub lunches! Her new home is next to the River Ancholme and she has enjoyed watching the signets and ducklings grow up during the summer. June likes to keep up to date with news from Uplyme and is sent a copy of the parish news each month! June and family would like to thank everyone for their good wishes and are sending best regards back to you all in Uplyme.
Sandra Wakefield - June’s daughter Surf ‘n’ Turf Beach and Surf Weekend 2013
Towards the end of September, the church took a group of 30 children to St George’s House in North Devon for the annual Surf ‘n’ Turf Weekend.
The weekend activities started straight after supper on the Friday evening with a number of team games, followed by details of how the weekend would be structured.
The children were greeted on Saturday morning with a cooked breakfast and a list of activities to choose from for the morning and afternoon sessions. The activity choices ranged from surfing to crate tower building with coasteering, kayaking and archery also on the list.
Saturday evening saw the renowned Nigel’s nosh up for supper (roast dinner) followed by an evening of T.V type game show entertainment which included ‘Meal or No Meal’, guess the advert and so on. This was great fun for the children and adult leaders especially the Jaffa Cake eating game!
On Sunday morning we cleaned the house and then headed to the beach for a wide game before returning to collect our luggage ready for the journey home. A good time was had by all and we look forward to next year!
None of this would of course have been possible without the help of volunteer leaders – you know who you are so a big THANK YOU! 7 Since the beginning of September, responsibility for the parishes of Uplyme and Axmouth has passed to the respective churchwardens and the Curate, Rev’d Shuna George, until a new appointment is made.
On 29th September, Shuna was ordained a priest in All Saints Church Sidmouth by Rt. Rev’d Richard Hawkins, formerly the Bishop of Crediton. It was both a memorable and moving service and there was a strong representation from both parishes. The Uplyme Gospel Singers and Festival Choir joined forces to contribute a wide selection of songs, which were greatly appreciated.
Shuna will now be supported by two newly licensed Lay Readers, Hilary Harron and Roger Grose. Both were licensed by the Bishop of Crediton in Exeter Cathedral on 5th October. Hilary, a resident of the village, has been the Parish Assistant at Axmouth church, responsible for its day to day running. Roger, who lives in Seaton, is based at Uplyme church and preaches monthly at Axmouth.
Both congregations officially welcomed the three into their new roles on 6th October. Axmouth church was also celebrating harvest at a well-attended service, which was followed by a harvest lunch in the village hall. Supporting Hilary and Roger at the service were Ernie Fox and John Morrish, who have been Readers for many years and coincidentally, like Roger, both retired Headteachers.
Shuna conducted her first service of Holy Communion on the same day, where she was welcomed by churchwardens Jo Cursley and Sue Wells and presented with a gift. Later, both Shuna and Roger were welcomed at Evening Worship.
Shuna, Hilary and Roger will be working closely with the leadership teams of the two parishes to continue the development of both churches. They would like to thank everyone for the love and support they have received and look forward to serving the Mission Community in their new roles. 8 ON THE EDGE TAILOR-MADE FRAMES The Haven, Harcombe, Nr Lyme Regis, DT7 3RN
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NOVEMBER Friday 1 November Monday 18 November 6.00pm-8.00pm Private hire 9.00am-12.30pm Pre-School Saturday 2 November 1.00pm-5.00pm School 8.00am-6.00pm Scottish Cashmere Sale 5.30pm-7.00pm Brownies 6.30pm-11.30pm Mainly Ballroom 7.30pm Short Mat Bowls Sunday 3 November Tuesday 19 November 9.30am-midday Quakers 9.00am-12.15pm Pre-School Monday 4 November 12.15pm-1.30pm Lunch Club 9.00am-12.30pm Pre-School 1.30pm-4.00pm Toddlers 2.00pm-4.30pm Royal British Legion 4.00pm-6.30pm Ammonite Gym Club 5.30pm-7.00pm Brownies 6.30pm-8.30pm Gig Club circuits 7.30pm Short Mat Bowls Wednesday 20 November Tuesday 5 November 9.00am-12.30pm Pre-School 9.00am-12.15pm Pre-School Thursday 21 November 12.15-1.30pm Lunch Club 9.00am-3.30pm School 12.15pm-3.30pm Toddlers Friday 22 November 4.00pm-6.30pm Ammonite Gym Club 9.00am-12.15pm Pre-School 6.30pm-8.30pm Gig Club circuits 12.15pm-1.30pm Lunch Club Meeting Room 7.30pm VH Committee 1.30pm-4.30pm School Wednesday 6 November 5.00pm-8.30pm PTFA Disco 8.30am-12.30pm Pre-School Saturday 23 November 1.30am-4.30pm Patchwork Group Nil Thursday 7 November Sunday 24 November 9.00am-3.30pm School 9.30am-midday Quakers Friday 8 November Monday 25 November 9.00am-12.15pm Pre-School 9.00am-12.30pm Pre-School 12.15pm-1.30pm Lunch Club 1.00pm-5.00pm School 1.30pm-4.30pm School 5.30pm-7.00pm Brownies 7.00pm-9.00pm Brownies 7.30pm Short Mat Bowls Saturday 9 November Tuesday 26 November 5.00pm-midnight Private hire 9.00am-12.15pm Pre-School Sunday 10 November 12.15pm-1.30pm Lunch Club 9.30am-midday Quakers 1.30pm-4.00pm Toddlers Midday-3.00pm Private hire 4.00pm-6.30pm Ammonite Gym Club Monday 11 November 6.30pm-8.30pm Gig Club circuits 9.00am-12.30pm Pre-School Wednesday 27 November 1.00pm-5.00pm School 9.00am-12.30pm Pre-School 5.30pm-7.00pm Brownies 7.00pm-9.00pm Hort. Soc. Talk 7.30pm Short Mat Bowls Thursday 28 November Tuesday 12 November 9.00am-3.30pm School 9.00am-12.15pm Pre-School Friday 29 November 12.15pm-1.30pm Lunch Club 9.00am-12.15pm Pre-School 1.30pm-4.00pm Toddlers 12.15pm-1.30pm Lunch Club 4.00pm-6.30pm Ammonite Gym Club 1.30pm-6.30pm School Bazaar 6.30pm-8.30pm Gig Club circuits Saturday 30 November Wednesday 13 November Midday-6.00pm Private hire 9.00am-12.15pm Pre-School 6.30pm-11.30pm Mainly Ballroom 2.00pm-4.30pm WI DECEMBER 6.45pm-9.45pm Parish Council Sunday 1 December Thursday 14 November 9.00am-3.30pm School 9.30am-midday Quakers 7.00pm-10.00pm Prayer Meeting Monday 2 December Friday 15 November 9.00am-12.30pm Pre-School 9.00am-12.15pm Pre-School 2.00pm-4.30pm Royal British Legion 12.15pm-1.30pm Lunch Club 5.30pm-7.00pm Brownies 1.30pm-4.30pm School 7.30pm Short Mat Bowls Saturday 16 November 6.30pm-11.30pm Mainly Ballroom To book the Village Hall, phone Margaret Wiscombe on Sunday 17 November 01297 443819. 9.30am-midday Quakers These booking times are not necessarily the start times of events - please check with the individual organisations for event times.
11 Out and about with John Pennington The Red squirrel is on the increase in the UK after 140 years of decline! Red squirrels have been native to Britain for the last 10,000 years, but were almost wiped out when greys were introduced from North America in the 19th century, managing to survive only in isolated areas of the north of England, the Isle of Wight, Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour and Scotland. But research carried out across 300 woodlands over three months in the north of England showed the reds managed to expand their habitat by 7 per cent compared with spring last year - while greys’ territory had shrunk by as much as 18 per cent. Conservationists have started to turn the tide by littering the landscape with squirrel traps - then releasing the reds but killing the greys, so these figures could increase during the coming years. I read about this initiative today which would be great if it could be repeated in Devon/Dorset: The Cornwall Red Squirrel Project is one of many initiatives in the UK that aims to reintroduce the native red squirrel. The last native red squirrel was seen in the county in 1984, but as Cornwall has large areas of mixed woodland and valleys, it is an ideal habitat for red squirrels. In 2009, the project was founded and began with a cull of grey squirrels. This was followed by the reintroductions of red squirrels to The Lizard and West Penwith. Surrounded by the sea on both sides, these areas are more easily defend- ed from re-population by grey squirrels. At the same time, a cull of grey squirrels was carried out in the area to give the red squirrels a chance to reclaim their habitat. Remov- ing grey squirrels also allowed trees and woodland to grow back - the grey squirrels strip the bark from the stems of trees, causing huge damage to biodiversity. The project is supported by the Red Squirrel Survival Trust, whose patron is HRH The Prince of Wales, and the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust. I’ve not seen any data to indicate how well this project is working, but if the figures for the North of England are any indication, red squirrels will be enjoying a Cornish comeback in the not too distant future. Now whilst I like grey squirrels I have to say the red ones are definitely fluffier and nicer to look at. After a long hunt for one on Brownsea Island a few years back, my youngest son managed to spot one and the family Pennington spent a few minutes watching this very cute little creature. I and others have noticed that there seem to be a lot more cob nuts on trees this autumn. Whether this is due to the weather or decrease in local grey squirrel numbers I’m not sure. Now that Autumn is here, its time to start cycling off road again. I spend Spring and Summer on my road bike, but like to get muddy in the Autumn and Winter on my mountain bike. Uplyme has some great bridleways and forest trails to explore in addition to all the lanes that take you to Uplyme’s many hamlets (16 if memory serves me right). If you’ve got a bike with knobbly tyres, do take the opportunity to explore the area. I’m trying to get the editor to join me, but he prefers the pub quiz at Hunters Lodge on a Monday evening!
Until next time.... JP 12 Ten Top tips for this time of year in the Garden.
1. Cover Dahlia tubers with layer of mulch or lift if possible store in dry airy frost free place. 2. Leave seed heads and growth in flower borders this is food for the birds and wild life. 3. Check on tree ties and plant supports before winter winds begin. 4. Pack away bean sticks clean off all soil and wipe clean ready for next sea- sons use. 5. This is a good time to apply compost to flower beds and fruit trees, this will wash in over the winter. 6. Plant new trees and shrubs when weather permits look out for varieties that have AGM on them [Award of Garden Merit] these are recommended by the Royal Horticultural Society. 7. Check your seed orders for next year. You may get a discount on early or- ders before Christmas. Also you will get the varieties you want. 8. Many plants have flowered into the Autumn due to a long season. Note your best plants, share your knowledge with others we all can still learn what ever are age. 9. Still time to plant bulbs, treat yourself to a tub near the front door with cycla- men and polyanthus or primroses. This will brighten your day when you leave the house and when you come home [We all need a pick me up at this time of year] 10. If you are off to any major shows next year do not forget to book early. Above all in enjoy your Garden. God Bless Nigel Ball
Crusaders Football every Saturday 9am - 10:15am on the Uplyme Playing Field. For more information please Ages: Reception - 11+ contact For further details call Robin on: Esther on 0780 3253355 or 01297 445180 Kathryn on 01297 442796. 13
Saturday 14th December
Stalls: Cakes, Christmas decorations, bric- a-brac, games, children’s activities, music, books, jewellery, handicrafts, raffle, tea/ coffee and lots of fun! *Proceeds towards church funds
14 News From The Pub
Well its been a while since I last wrote a bit from the pub, the Summer has been and gone and here we are heading into Winter. I went to the Flood Meeting at the Village Hall a couple of weeks ago, we are lucky in this Village that there are hard working people who really do care enough to speak up on our behalf, lets hope their voices will be heard, and also, please lets all do what we can to support them. After all, it is in all of our interests to do so. I have been going through some personal difficult times with regards to my job with MENCAP. Sadly, due to difficult financial times for the Charity and some decisions which many of us disagree with, myself and a large number of my col- leagues have been made redundant. I have worked for MENCAP for nearly 20 years and will be finishing my community based adviser role on the 31st of October. I have been privileged over the past twenty years to give advice and support to people with a learning disability and their families and have enjoyed every single day of my career. It goes without saying I will hugely miss doing to the job I loved. To try and cheer me up, Steve said I could give him my CV and he would consider my application for a job at the pub!!!!!!!!!!! Our Beer Festival went well, lots of lovely compliments from visitors and Villagers for Steve’s well kept Ale’s and Hog Roasts, people are already asking about next year and hoping we will do something to tie in with The Football World Cup! As always our staff were fantastic especially on the Sunday night which was a celebration for Steve and Holly’s birthday. Three of our lovely staff Brett, Jamie and Lucy have left us for their lives at University. Steve and I are missing them all but have heard that they are all enjoying their new city life styles. They promised to book themselves in for some shifts in their Christmas break. Talking of Christmas..... We have already had lots of enquiries and bookings for parties for the Festive period and I have already bought a few pressy’s. Much to the amazement of my passengers I start playing Christmas Carols in my car in October! and as I write this am already planning a date to put up the pub decorations, guess you can tell Christmas is a joyful time in The Gardner family home. Plans have been finalised for the annual trip to the Exeter Gold Cup on early November, if you would like to join Steve and the 50 or so others on the trip please do give Steve a call. Steve and I went down the sea front for the blessing of the boat which Derby and Elliott will be rowing across the Atlantic next June, they are rasing money for The Chil- dren’s Hospice South West. We have already had one fund raising ‘Pirate’ event at the pub and plan to have lots more before next June. Brave and Bonkers is how they were de- scribed by the CEO of The Children’s Hospice and I must say after seeing the boat I totally agree. Please do come and support future events as all the money raised will go to this very worthy charity. Can you believe it is almost a year since I shared with you the wonderful news of the birth of our Granddaughter. Nerys will be 1 year old at the end of October, Caryn our daughter has informed us that she is organising a party for her at the pub, Steve was delighted until he realised it was the same afternoon as ‘Newcastle’ were on the telly!!!!!! Well that’s it for this month.
Best Wishes and kind regards Wendy
15 UPLYME WI We were pleased to welcome back our President Sue Ken- nedy and her first task was to read a letter from the Charity Canine Partners who had been at the September meeting. This was a BIG thank you as including the fee for the talk and selling of their products plus donations we had raised just over £90.00 which is sufficient to transport, with all the necessary equipment, a new puppy Ushma to her puppy parents prior to her training. We will follow her progress with interest.
October sees 3 of our members celebrating their birthdays and posies were given to Wyn Symonds, Sylvia Marler and Mary Matthews. Members were given information on our Christmas lunch to be held at Lyme Regis golf club and it certainly looks a mouth wateringly delicious menu, a coach has been booked for the Carol Service in Exeter and some of our mem- bers will be attending the Autumn Council Meeting in Plymouth on the 17th October. More news on this next month.
As the weather had turned decidedly cooler we needed something to give us a really warm feeling and it was provided in no small measure by our speaker Val Sutherland whose talk was entitled “Choice Words” Val explained her childhood longing to become an actress and the difficulties experienced with a very Victorian father who frequently told her girls on the stage “are no better than they should be” however with a supportive mother she achieved her ambition and she then spoke of 3 people she had met who had influenced her life with the most important being Joyce Grenfell. She performed a wonderful monologue by Joyce causing lots of laughter and a little pathos but as she said these monologues didn’t need props or scenery the characters could be easily imagined by the voice and the timing. Val took Joyce’s advice to get a second string to her bow and she became a teacher and from her experiences read us a short story written about one of her never to be forgotten pupils. We were a captive audience and it all ended too quickly but will not be forgotten.
We look forward to our next meeting where as usual we would love to welcome visitors and new members. It will be held on Wednesday Novem- ber 13th at 2.30 and the speaker will be Pauline Keach from a children’s hospice. Why not come and join us!
Irene Roper 16 Mobile Telephone Number If you wish to contact the staff during a morning session or if your child will not be at pre-school, please ring this number: 07761 143882 or 01297 445087
If you wish to contact Annie the manager at any time call 01297 24318
Mrs Ethelston’s Christmas Bazaar, Friday 29th November. The PTFA Bazaar will be on Friday 29th November from 3.30 till 5.30, in the village hall. The preschool will be holding a teddy tombola so we will be asking for donations of new and nearly new teddies, we will also need helpers to run the stall.
We are hoping to book the photographer on a Tuesday afternoon, during Toddlers and in plenty of time for Christmas orders. I will let you know when she is coming as soon as I have the booking confirmed.
Pre-school Christmas Party, Wednesday 18th December. The Christmas Party will be held on Wednesday 18th December. All children are to be accompanied by an adult, and are asked to arrive at the hall at 10:00am. We are having an entertainment from Professor Fumble and a visit from Father Christmas is definite! Siblings are welcome to attend but please bring a small, labelled gift from Father Christmas and some party food for them.
Nativity Raffle After last year’s huge success of the raffle of luxury hampers we have decided to use the same idea again this year. Please look out for a list of suggested items that we would like donated for these. If you have any unwanted baskets for this, please let Annie or Charlotte know. Thank you in advance for your support.
Nativity Play Friday 20th December This will be held at the Village Hall on Friday 20th December 10.30am for 11.00 start. We would be grateful of any help in kitchen before the performance, making the teas and coffees and selling cakes. Also, donations of mince pies, cakes etc, on the morning would be appreciated. Please do not send your child without an accompanying adult and do not arrive before 10.15 as staff will be setting up the hall. There will be a dress rehearsal on Tuesday 17th December so that the children can all practice together before the performance. If your child does not attend on a Tuesday it would be helpful if you could pop in with them at 9.15 for about 20 minutes.
School Admissions If your child is due to start school in Devon next year you can register online between November 2013 and January 2014. You will not be able to register before that. You will receive information from Devon County regarding this; it is usually sent to you in the post. We will receive information soon and will pass this onto any parents who have not received it.
Changes in your Childs details Please tell us if your child has developed an illness or allergy since starting Pre-school. If your child has become asthmatic or become intolerant to dairy products, please let us know so that we can amend the registration form that you completed when the child started. Please also tell us if any of your contact details have changed like your mobile phone number or your address. Thank you.
Doorbell Some new parents may not be aware that we have a doorbell system at preschool. If you need to enter the preschool and the front door is locked, you can ring the doorbell that is situated on the right hand side of the door frame. There is a small sign saying “preschool” and it will only work during preschool hours (it will not work for other groups or school as it is switched off).
Annie Thurgood Uplyme Pre-school Manager - 01297 24318 - www.uplymepreschool.co.uk 17 Poppies for Remembrance The annual Poppy Appeal is now underway. Did you ever wonder how it all began?
It seems that poppies were first suggested as a symbol of Remembrance in the USA by a Miss Moina Michael, way back in November 1918. The American Legion used them in 1920, and then in 1921 Madame Guerin introduced her poppies, made by widows of a French-American charity, to the British Legion. The next suitable occasion for a poppy-linked appeal was Armistice Day, and the British Legion took a big chance: they had no idea if the pop- pies would ‘catch on’ over here or not, but went ahead, ordered nine million, and held their breath...
On the day itself, the first poppy was bought in London a few seconds after midnight.The poppies were on sale at an official price of threepence but before breakfast single petals were selling at Smithfield Market for £5. All day long motor cars fetched poppies and crate after crate was emptied until supplies ran out. A message from Queen Mary brought sellers to Buckingham Palace, but hearing that poppies were in short supply, she bought only two. A basket of poppies auctioned at Christies raised nearly £500.
That first appeal raised £106,000 (nearly £30 million in today's terms). In 1922 the "Poppy Factory" was established in the UK and has been employing disabled ex-Servicemen to make the poppies ever since. Poppies were "sold" when the appeal started. Nowadays, charity legislation requires them to be 'distributed in return for donations'.
The British Legion website tells the following:
In 2012:
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18 The Priest & The Pilot A priest dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a guy who's dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket, and jeans. Saint Peter addresses this cool guy, 'Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to admit you to the Kingdom of Heaven ? '’The guy replies, 'I'm Mike, a retired Southwest Airline pilot from Houston .' Saint Peter consults his list. He smiles and says to the pilot, 'Take this silken robe and golden staff and enter the Kingdom.' So Captain Jim goes into Heaven with his robe and staff. Next, it's the priest's turn. He stands erect and booms out, 'I am Father Bob, pastor of Saint Mary's for the last 43years.' Saint Peter consults his list. He says to the priest, 'Take this cotton robe and wooden staff and enter the King- dom. 'Just a minute,' says the good father. 'That man was a pilot and he gets a silken robe and golden staff and I get only cotton and wood. How can this be? 'Up here - we go by results,' says Saint Peter. 'When you preached - peo- ple slept. When he flew, people prayed...' Sugaring? Over 1000 years ago ancient Egyptians and North African woman used sugaring to cleanse and purify their bodies. More recently this ancient art form has become once again a most effective and popular method of hair removal for ladies in this country. This has many benefits for people of all ages, skin types and conditions. Everybody can enjoy the benefits of a treatment using this technique. Sugaring can treat all parts of the face and body. It removes the hair from the root which leads to gradual dimin- ishment of hair growth. After a treatment session it leaves your skin in a soft smooth condition and is a really relaxing therapeutic process. Most importantly sugaring is a 100% natural product. Want to know more about sugaring? Contact Deb on 442599 or 07796802610
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Here's a good wish! May our loving Lord Bless us each day and show us the way; so that we may want to do good deeds and care for each other, which will help make this frantic world a kinder place, full of friendship, faith and flowers.
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God loved us within himself before he created each precious one of us, all so wonderfully different.
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Stuffed Baby Courgettes - Serves 4 180c 350f 4 courgettes about 15cm long 2 Tbsp olive oil 300ml tomato passata 4 cloves garlic 1tsp dried thyme 1/2 tsp basil 2 eggs 25gr grated parmesan sea salt and fresh ground black pepper 65gr easy cook long grained rice 200gr minced cooked chicken
1. Cook rice till just tender, drain and rinse in cold running water and drain well. 2. Peel and crush 2 cloves garlic and lightly beat 2 eggs. Put rice in bowl and stir in chicken, garlic and eggs, season well with salt and pepper. 3. Cut courgettes in 1/2 lengthwise and with teaspoon, scoop out seeds. Put in lightly oiled shallow baking dish, fill with rice stuffing mounding it up. Drizzle with oil and bake in pre-heated oven for 15mins 4. Meanwhile peel and crush remaining garlic and stir into the passata together with the herbs and a good grind of salt and pepper. 5. Remove courgettes from oven and spoon over the passata, returning to the oven for a further 15mins or until courgettes are tender. 6. Sprinkle parmesan over the top and serve.
It is delicious as a supper dish on its own or with lamb or fish instead.
!!!!!Diana Shervington Christian Aid produces spoof film – aimed at church youth A new film and spoof campaign, Leftovers for Africa, has been produced by the Christian Aid Collective to raise awareness of poverty and hunger.
More details on ‘The Leftovers for Africa’ film at: www.leftoversforafrica.org.uk. 20 All Saints, All Souls & St Andrews 1st Nov All Saints’ Day – the feast day of all the redeemed All Saints, or All Hallows, is the feast of all the redeemed, known and unknown, who are now in heaven. When the English Reformation took place, the number of saints in the cal- endar was drastically reduced, with the result that All Saints’ Day stood out with a prominence that it had never had before. This feast day first began in the East, perhaps as early as the 5th century, as commem- orating ‘the martyrs of the whole world’. A Northern English 9th century calendar named All Hallows as a principal feast, and such it has remained. Down the centuries devotional writers have seen in it the fulfilment of Pentecost and indeed of Christ’s redemptive sacrifice and resur- rection. The saints do not belong to any religious tradition, and their lives and witness to Christ can be appreciated by all Christians. 2nd Nov All Souls’ Day – a time of reckoning with the past The early Church was slow to dedicate a liturgical day to offering prayers and masses to commemorate the faithful departed. But in time prayers were offered on behalf of dead monks, that they might attain ‘the Beatific Vision’ through purification, which the Church later described as Purgatory. Odilo, the powerful abbot of Cluny, (d 1049) decreed that All Souls’ Day should follow the feast of All Saints’ Day. At least four ancient English dedications are known, the most famous of which are All Souls College, Oxford and the church in Langham Place in London. In bygone centuries All Souls’ Day was certainly uncomfortable for anyone who had wronged a person who had then died. For it was believed that souls in purgatory could appear on earth on this day, in the form of ghosts, witches or toads, to haunt anyone who had wronged them in life. On a more cheerful note, it was also believed that you could help the dead on this day by almsgiving in cash or in kind. Some of these beliefs seem to have been caught up in the popular customs of Hallowe’en. 30th Nov Andrew - first disciple of Jesus Andrew, whose feast day ends the Christian year on November 30th, is probably best known to us as the patron saint of Scotland, though his only connection with the country is that some of his bones were reputedly transported in the 8th century to Fife and preserved at a church in a place now named St Andrews. In fact, there are so many legends about him all over Europe and the Middle East that it’s safest to stick to what the Gospels tell us - though the strong tradition that he was martyred by crucifixion is probably true and is perpetuated in the ‘St Andrew’s Cross’, the ‘saltyre’ of Scot- land. Andrew brought his brother, Peter, to Jesus. The next day Jesus met Philip and called him to ‘follow‘. Philip then brought Nathaniel. The little apostolic band who would carry the message of Jesus to the whole world was being formed. They came, they saw, they were con- quered! And right at the front of the column, as it were, was Andrew, the first disciple of Jesus. www.parishpump.co.uk
21 Well here we are in the Autumn term of 2013.
This term we are welcoming 8 new brownies to 1st Uplyme Pack, but losing 4 at Christmas time.
This term our badge is First Aid. Donna and I can remember doing this badge when we were brownies ourselves and now both being trained in first aiders, we wanted to pass on our skills to the girls. Hopefully the girls will never need to use their skills, but we think it is a very worthwhile life skill.
We have been practicing our bandaging on each other, and also Donna (see photo below!!). We have also been practicing our CPR skills on Winnie the Poohʼs, which I think the girls found fun especially having me sing the bee gees ʻstaying aliveʼ song as they were doing chest compressions!
We are also getting ready for another PJ Party in the beginning of Nov in the hall, so donʼt worry if you see Donna or I in our PJʼs it is only for Brownies, and then we will be supporting Remembrance Sunday in Uplyme.
At the end of November we will be preparing for our Christmas craft, I think this year the girls have decided on sweets and treats, so remember to pop along to the Church Christmas Fayre and support us and buy some of our sweets and treats, and also we will be practicing our carols ready for our annual trip to Pinhay where we sing for the residents.
All it leaves me to say is a big thank you to the parents that help us at Brownie evenings, you really are a great help. Thank you.
If you have a daughter aged 7-10 years old, who is interested in becoming a brownie, please go to www.girlguiding.org/interested and fill in the form.
Kindest regards
Donna and Claire.
National Trust – Axe Valley Centre Everyone is welcome to attend our events. Talks start at 2.30pm in the Colyford Memorial Hall. Wednesday, 13th November. An illustrated talk: ‘Inner Sanctums/Private Business’ – a social history of sanitation by Rob Curtis. Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Concert at the Great Hall, Exeter University at 7.30pm on Thursday, 28th November. Bizet, Rachmaninov and Dvorak (New World Symphony). Tickets £25.50, including coach. Contact Charles Harris for details, tel. 552428. All welcome; programme details on BSO website. Other enquiries to Membership Secretary, Janet Creasy, 01297 35880. 22
1st Lym Valley Scout Group
All 3 sections have started back after the Summer with energy and enthusiasm. Some children have started new schools so it has been a very busy time for them. We have new Beavers, Cubs and Scouts and all sections are now full so there are waiting lists. If you are interested in joining us don’t leave it too late.
Beavers We have started the term with the experiment badge where we made air rockets and launched them in the hut. There were some good designs and some travelled a good distance. This month we will be having a visit to the Emergency Centre in Lyme Regis where we will go through the Safety badge, and talk about road safety with the help of PCSO Burton (thank you). We will also be doing our swimming badges at the Flamingo pool.
Cubs Our first day back after the summer holidays happened to be talk like a Pirate Day so we had all the cubs come dressed as pirates and we played nautical games while getting to know each other. Then on world heart day we completed our athletics badge and learnt all about keeping our heart healthy. We have been investigating space, stars & the moon, including a walk in the dark all for our astronomer badge. We will be cooking buns on the fire a twist on world baking week, then on the anniversary of Concorde's last flight we are making and flying paper planes.
Scouts Over the summer a few scouts had a brilliant time in France kayaking down the Ardeche with other scouts and explorers from Devon. We made great friends and had a fun time. This term we are concentrating on the Global challenge badge, making contact with scouts in Uganda, the pioneering badge and some of the older scouts will complete their Expedition challenge. We plan to have a weekend at Weycroft Hall and also have a campfire with sausages for Bonfire night.
This year we will be in Lyme Regis for Remembrance Parade. An early morning start of 9am instead of the usual afternoon parade. This is an important parade for the Group and are proud to take part.
Yours in Scouting Karen Yelland Beaver and Scout Leader 01297 442072 mob 07588389389 [email protected] Chicken rules One day a new chicken was introduced to the farm. The duck, who was in charge, showed the new chicken around. "This is where you go to get fed, this is the water trough and that is the coop. Chickens hang out near the fence, us ducks near the pond and the geese near the gate. We're pretty friendly but we keep to our own. Oh but whatever you do, DO NOT cross that road. You'll never hear the end of it."
23 Uplyme & Lyme Regis Horticultural Society www. ulrhs.wordpress.com Autumn Show Our Autumn Show and Plant Sale was held at Uplyme Village Hall on Saturday, September 21st. There were 234 entries displaying magnificent late-summer flowers, foliage, fruit and vegetables, plus some skilled baking and preserves. Pam Corbin and her team served afternoon tea, coffee and home-made cake. Plants, produce, cakes and preserves were for sale – donated by members to raise funds for the society. Stalls out on the terrace were selling hand-made craft, RNLI Christmas cards, and plants from local nursery Entwood Farm. The afternoon was enjoyed by 120 visitors. Bullock Cup (most points overall) John Wood Dr Mutch Cup (best exhibit roses) Tony Cook Dahlia Trophy (best exhibit) Roy Keeley Musto Cup (most points vegetables) John Wood Stan Parker Cup (best exhibit chrysanthemums) Roy Keeley Stevens Memorial Cup (best exhibit fruit) David Edwards Stobo Memorial Cup (best exhibit tomatoes) Paula Wyon-Brown Mrs Thomas Cup (most points home produce) Ann Prince Diploma (best exhibit pot plants) Sylvia Rickard Diploma (best exhibit vegetables) Jane Garland Prizes in the Fun Classes went to:- Chris Corbyn for A Christmas Card Rosemary Bowler for the Longest Bean Rosemary Bowler for the Tastiest Raspberry Peter Hampton for his photograph of a Local Snow Scene.
"""""""""Frank Warriner- judge of flowers, pot plants, trees and shrubs enjoying his task.
Quiz and Social Evening Wednesday 27th November 7-30pm Uplyme Village Hall.
With less than a month to go to the festive season we round the year off with our popular quiz and social evening to get us all in the Christmas mood. So come along with some friends or help make up a team. Members free Non members £2 Questions hard(not too hard we hope) and easy have been set by our quiz master Tony with prizes, great refreshments, from Pam and the committee, it all adds up to a enjoyable event to conclude another amazing year for your Society. !!!!!!!! Brian Cursley 24 Royal British Legion Women's Section
The speaker, George Williams, arrived early for our October meeting and, finding the hall open (due to a misunderstanding), had set outmost of our chairs and tables by the time we turned up. A most welcome visitor! As predicted, his talk was very entertaining. Continuing an ac- count of his Walk Round the Coast of Britain, this time he went from Skegness to John O’Groats, round the top of Scotland and south as far as Scapa Flow. Tales from his meticulously-kept diaries included losing his dog for four hours (he was eventually found in a house adjoining the Police Station where George had gone for help and shelter), and sleeping (no, not sleeping!) on the narrow walkway by a fast-flowing underground river, clutching his possessions and dog to stop them falling in. He remembered the friendliness and helpfulness of people he met on the way, and we hope he might return another year to finish the round walk in a total of 292 days. It was a pity so few of our members were able to be present. Our Nov 4th meeting will be the AGM at our usual time 2.30pm, with the elec- tion of officers and statement of our accounts for the year from our retiring Treasurer as her final duty after eight years in the job. We shall miss her. Ursula Everett
Gentlemen – AT LAST I hear you say. Another great talk and super breakfast beckons. Enjoy two of the good things in life after a languid summer!
Uplyme Church Mens 9 - 90ʼs Breakfast Meeting
Enjoy a superb breakfast at the Old Black Dog on SaturdaySaturday 5 16thth October November 2013 at 8.00am and then relax and enjoy:-
ʻ Through the lens ʻ A talk by Keith Killingback. Cost £7.00 To Book your place please contact Martin Wells 01297 444289 or Mark Trafford 01297 443252
(The next date for your diaries will be Saturday 2ndNovember 2013)
25 A Tale of Everyday Gentry Folk by The Full Poodle In a land far away, when royalty needed to display its wealth and therefore power, it became the fashion to show off valuable jewel- encrusted thrones in towers which were open to view. These were left open and insecure until along came a talented glazier, poultry fancier and apiarist, Mike O'Soft. He designed a glazed tower to display the thrones which he named, to reflect his interests, Windows Eggs Bee. It was an immediate success and gained huge popularity, much more popular than the efforts of his rivals, 'Steve's Yobs'. Their design was strong but expensive. With its fruit based restrictive architecture it appealed to a small but dedicated minority. Following the success of Windows Eggs Bee, Mike O'Soft went on to design more towers. Windows 'Wista' was quite like Eggs Bee. It looked good but the Wistaria vines covering it seriously hindered its function. Next he turned to Scandinavia for inspiration and produced Windows 'Sven' which had a clean design and is still considered his finest hour. Keen to sell more Windows he produced Windows 'Ate'. Unfortunately the covering of loose and superfluous tiles didn't go down at all well with traditional windows consumers. Of course where there are valuables there are thieves and these thieves soon realised that Mike O'Soft had used the same basic architecture on all his towers. Some of the glazing panels had weak putty and this 'Windows Security Vulnerability' could be exploited by Hackers who would hack out the putty and steal the valuables. Mike O'Soft constantly sent out Windows Upgraders who would try to repair the weak Windows by applying patches. However, this was expensive so Mike O'Soft decided not to send any more Upgraders to the older less fashionable Windows Eggs Bee towers. Unfortunately, all the Hackers had to do now was watch where the Upgraders were patching then go to the old Eggs Bee towers and hack those same weak windows, which were no longer being fixed by the Upgraders. Effectively, Mike O'Soft was telling the Hackers exactly how to steal from the Eggs Bee Windows and they became very insecure very quickly. By an astounding coincidence this enlightening tale of early royalty has a parallel in modern computer science and hopefully goes some way to explain why your Windows XP computer will be very vulnerable when Microsoft drops support for it in April next year. It also explains why people with glass houses really shouldn't stow thrones. Next Full Poodle article – what you can do about it. Not the thrones. Obviously … Rob Wiscombe The Full Poodle, Computer Repair & Training www.thefullpoodle.com 01297 443819 [email protected] 26 Terry's Toolbox 07939 259246 Terry Welsh General Handyman • Gardening, • Property Maintenance, • Car Washing and Valeting • Van removals and clearance • Pond maintenance & tool repairs. Reliable and prompt service No job too small [email protected]
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Uplyme Church Presents:
FRIDAY 15th November At Uplyme Church 6:30pm
RAFFLE PRIZES INCLUDE A DELICIOUS HAMPER AND A MEAL FOR TWO AT TIERRA KITCHEN ENJOY A WARMING SOUP AND TASTY PUD! Make up a Team of Six or Come Along and we’ll Match you up
Adults £5 Tickets Available from Sue Wells or the Church Office (01297) Under 16s £2.50 442723
Wife! A Sunday School teacher was teaching how God created everything, including human beings. One little boy seemed especially intent when she explained how Eve was created out of one of Adam’s ribs. Later in the week his mother noticed him lying down as though he were ill, and asked him what was the matter. The little boy explained worriedly: “I have a pain in my side. I think I’m go- ing to have a wife.”
29 November 2013
Uplyme flood prevention measures - Update…
Village Hall and Cooks Mead A ‘spot’ level survey has been completed from close to the river, upstream past Uplyme Village Hall and garage to Cooks Mead. This survey identified that the stream bed is at times level and in one location (below the last road culvert) higher than it should be.
East Devon District Council (EDDC) is working with Uplyme Parish Council (UPC) to see if there is any way we can help resolve this issue. It is possible that this high spot may cause silting of the culverts up the system.
Devon County Council (DCC) will be carrying out a study of the Uplyme area, in particular areas identified following the recent flooding, to find out what work is required in the short and long term to reduce the risk of flooding.
After discussions with DCC and UPC, Engineers have met with a contractor to discuss the installation of a gravel trap north of Cooks Mead. A sketch map has been produced and we understand agreement, in principal of the land owner secured for necessary works.
Costing is awaited from the contractor. Once these traps are installed we will seek an agreement with UPC regarding inspection and clearance.
Stream above Venlake Again following discussions with DCC, EDDC has have identified the land owners. Our Engineer has met the main land owners and our contractor on site to discuss possible works up the stream. This work will include the clearance of trees which are unsafe and may wash down the stream and block it. Trees will be cut up on site, and used to form weirs to slow the water down to stop it undermining the banks and to retain some of the stream gravel.
Costing is awaited for this work from the contractor. Once this work is complete it will be up to the land owners to maintain the weirs and the vegetation.
Stream at the bottom of Venlake EDDC understands that DCC Highways are looking at possible works to increase the capacity of the culvert. Similarly, Guinness Trust are looking to dig a sump on the downstream side of their culvert, to catch the silt.
EDDC Engineers will shortly be arranging a site meeting with the Parish Clerk to discuss the drainage at the upper end of the Venlake stream. 30 It’s in the public interest……. that the public does not know….? Devon County Council has denied our appeal against their refusal to supply information on the rural broadband plans for Trinity ward, under a Freedom of Information (FOI) request.
Denial of that information is unhelpful and makes it needlessly difficult, both as individuals and collectively, to plan to safeguard and enhance our economy, protect the interests of our residents, businesses, improve employment opportunities for our young people, and help potentially compromised older or minority groups who may need additional support.
Devon County Council has decided that;
“…This information has been identified within the contract as Commercially Sensitive Information (CSI). As such we consider that to release this information to a third party would be an actionable breach of confidence….”
Refusal is justified as the information requested is;
“… due to be communicated at a later date (specific date as yet unknown)….”
Devon County Council acknowledges that;
“… this particular exemption is subject to the Public Interest Test, ie whether the public interest in maintaining the exemption outweighs the public interest in its disclosure, and I can confirm that I have considered the public interest with regard to disclosure of this information. Whilst I am mindful of the inherent public interest surrounding openness and transparency, we have been advised by BT that the currently anticipated position and dates for roll-out are likely to change before the project has been concluded. We therefore deem release of this information at this time to be potentially misleading to the general public, as final confirmation has not yet taken place.
Early release of this unconfirmed data could lead to unnecessary unrest, or, alternatively, could lead to individuals/businesses making future plans on house purchases / business start-ups on the strength of this information, which could potentially be misleading, and damaging in the long-term.
I therefore conclude that, in this instance, we deem the public interest to be best served by withholding the requested information at this time……”
Antony Jay and Jonathan Lynn (Original scriptwriters for the 1980's 'Yes Minister') would have been so proud to bless 'Sir Humphrey’ with such an explanation…
I have written to both Maria Miller and Margaret Hodge seeking their direct support, copied to our MP, Neil Parish.
Trinity Broadband Group has referred this second level refusal to the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for final determination.
See my website www.trinitymatters.co.uk and Social Media feeds for more news… Cllr Ian Thomas – Trinity Ward, East Devon District Council Inform -‐ Consult – Par=cipate Mobile: 07884 494474 email [email protected]
Facebook : www.facebook.com/CouncillorIanThomas TwiIer : www.twiIer.com/CllrIanThomas Website :www.trinitymaIers.co.uk 31 Notes from the monthly Council meeting, 9th October 2013 Planning: Applications considered by the planning committee: • Fir View Harcombe Replacement of garage/workshop with workshop/storage building. The Parish Council does not object to this application. • Ware Farm Manor Ware Lane (LBC) Internal and external alterations including single storey extension, demolition of 2 storey wc extension, re-roofing, re-structuring of dormer windows, replacement windows to main house; alterations to outbuilding. The Parish Council does not object to this application. Applications considered at the meeting: • Ware Farm Manor Ware Lane Construction of single storey extension to dwelling; repairs and alterations to outbuilding including changes to doors, windows and roof finish. The Parish Council does not object to this application. • Land Adjacent 17 Glebelands Construction of chalet bungalow with integral garage. It was resolved unanimously to respond as follows: The Parish Council objects strongly to this application. Supporting opinion to be appended to this contentious application. Other planning: Building and track at Burrowshot – this development, and its unsightly intrusion into the tree-lined route into Uplyme, was discussed at length in the Open Forum. C Cllr Knight will be taking it up with Highways regarding drainage and mud on the road, and the Enforcement Officer will be contacted again about protected trees and landscaping. Finance: Cllr Garland has suggested some improvements to financial controls, as part of which the Clerk presented the meeting with a summary of 6 months expenditure vs. budget (somewhat hampered by the PA system!) Cllr Garland will also be checking bank statements vs. the monthly financial statement and invoices vs. cheques to be signed, before each meeting. Residents are always welcome to request financial information of the Clerk. Dog mess (again!) Residents of Barnes Meadow had asked about the possibility of a dog bin on the footpath to Gore Lane, as inconsiderate dog owners were using the verges as a canine WC. Councillors wondered if these miscreants would actually use a dog bin, which would be expensive to install and service; especially as Hackers Mead has the same problem and that is only a short walk from the public bins in Church St and the Village Hall (both of which can be used for the purpose). 32 Trees: in another example of antisocial behaviour, it appears that someone has snapped off the remaining trees recently planted on the grass triangle. We await next spring to see if they grow again. Flooding: September’s flood awareness meeting was very poorly attended – Councillors were disappointed that no-one from the worst affected areas of Venlake, Cuckoo Lane and Cook’s Mead attended, despite publicity. With increasing cuts, we all have to help ourselves to be prepared against emergencies. Cllrs Pratt, Frost and Turner have sandbags that you can store at home and fill with sand or earth when needed. Please call Cllr Turner if you would like some for your house (see right). Guinness Hermitage is making improvements to the drainage at Venlake Meadow in Mid-October. Although they regularly check, please call James Edwards Can you help your on 077 307 33484 if you notice any blockages or other problems. village & neighbours? Work on the survey of flood problems has Volunteers are needed to been frustratingly slow despite the best join the Emergency Team- efforts of the Flood Working Party, and flood assistance, snow/ the MP, Neil Parish, is to be asked again frost clearance etc. for help in getting action taken. Training and support will Footpaths. FP 14 at Holcombe is blocked be given. Please contact at the time of writing because gates were Andrew Turner on 07779 repeatedly left open, allowing livestock 030011 to find out more. onto the road. DCC’s Emma Hellier is in negotiations with the owners to fix this. The Council knows of two damaged signposts at Hodder’s Corner and on the top corner of Yawl Hill Lane. Do you know of any others we have missed? Please let the Clerk know. Highways. The dangerously overhanging trees at Hartgrovehill are to be cut by DCC’s contractor after several near-misses with HGVs. The north (Lyme Road) end of Whalley Lane is scheduled for complete resurfacing some time – no date yet! Police: just one crime to report: an assault, parties known to each other. Lois Wakeman, Parish Clerk 01297 444707; [email protected] Horseman’s Hill Barn, Gore Lane, Uplyme, DT7 3RJ www.uplymeparishcouncil.org
33 Your opportunity to shape Uplyme’s future Having received East Devon’s approval, the preparation of our Neighbourhood Plan (NP) is proceeding under an initial committee of 7 members and now that approval is given, our aim is to complete the task within 2 years. What do you want to see happen in Uplyme and Uplyme Parish? The NP offers us all a powerful new opportunity to plan the future of our parish. For example it can be used to:- • Develop a shared vision of how the parish might develop in the long term. • Identify where new homes, community buildings and other community facilities could be built. • Identify, protect and plan the future of important local green spaces. • Influence what new buildings and alterations to existing buildings should look like. A full description of what can be achieved is given in the CPRE’s booklet (‘How to shape where you live: a guide to neighbourhood planning’) which can be downloaded from www.cpre.org.uk or www.planninghelp.org.uk. We’ll be consulting you soon by delivering a questionnaire to every home. Your answers will help to form the basis of what happens in the future. Please bear in mind that the NP will cover the whole of the Parish i.e. bounded to our north by the A35, the Trinity Hill Road to our west, a short section of the world heritage coast to our south and our joint boundary with Lyme Regis to the east. From now until completion, there will also be opportunities for you to:- • Attend events • Hear what local groups and organisations have to say • Talk to your friends and neighbours • Fire questions and comments as the NP progresses The aim is to create a body of knowledge about what people want in the Parish of Uplyme. You will be able to keep in touch with progress through a website we will be creating, together with a regular update in the Parish News and on the Parish Council notice board. For all Parishioners, this will be the time to get involved PARISH GRITTER & EMERGENCY PLAN In 2011 the Uplyme Parish Council bought a towable gritter. As a parish councillor I have already written the emergency plan for the parish and this year incorporated the flood awareness plan. We started a volunteer group in the parish to man and tow the gritter on those cold snowy and frosty nights. It is not the fairies that have cleared your road when you wake up! Also as July 7th last year with much rain falling very quickly on our lovely parish, many phone calls were made and many turned out at a moments notice to help flooded home owners and to help stop others getting flooded. We all know we shouldn't have to do this but if we do not help ourselves with all the cut backs this will not happen. Once I have given training we are covered under the Devon County Insurance scheme for snow and ice clearance. I am looking for more volunteers to help parishioners should that emergency happen. We can then hold a list of all volunteers to be virtually available in any situation. If you have a skill, 4x4, tractor, etc and we could call upon you at short notice please give me a call on 07779030011 Many Thanks Andy Turner 34 Lyme Bay Chorale Uplyme Village Hall Do come to our exciting Christmas Concert Dances for 2013
Gloria – Rutter Entry £4.50 per person with fantastic brass ensemble plus percussion in aid of Hall funds Missa Brevis - Britten Unusual carols and audience carols Saturdays Musical Director Alex Davies 8.00pm -10.30pm Guest conductor Dr Peter Milmer Nov 2nd, 16th & 30th Dec 14th 2.30 pm Sunday 8th December St Michael’s, Church St, Lyme Regis Ballroom, Latin & £12 ticket includes a delicious finger buffet some Sequence after the concert For further information Box Office : Hilary Highet, A Kind Of Blue, please telephone: 7 Broad St, Lyme Regis, DT7 3QD For phone bookings 01297445649 email: 01297 442439 [email protected] Proceeds in aid of Lyme Bay Chorale bursary scheme
Bethany Chapel The monthly “tea meeting” at Bethany Chapel, Coombe St, Lyme Regis at 4pm on Sunday 24/11/13 will feature .Christian Camps in Dorset during summer 2013.
This will be followed by our renowned full Sunday tea.
On the day before, Sat 23rd, from 10-12, we have a coffee morning with no charges, but donation boxes for air ambulance and lifeboat
Friends of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum Our final talk of the year will, as usual, start at 2.30 pm in the oodW - mead Hall; admission: members £2, visitors £3, including refreshments. Thursday, 7th November: ‘Lewd Wenches and Loose Living Fellowes’; a talk by Bruce Upton. An account of everyday life in Dorset in the early 17th C., - sometimes tragic, often hilarious; as seen from the perspec- tive of the local magistrates. David Cox
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