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The village allotment association were pleased to help our harvest festival at St. Mary’s on 29th September.
Although it was the end of season, allotment holders managed enough produce to make up five boxes. A big thanks to all involved.
After the service, the boxes went to HITS, to help feed those in need locally.
Vernon Stunt Abbotskerswell Allotment Association
Carl Bloxidge, Tasha Mundy and Nick Taylor with produce grown in the village for the church harvest.
Congratulations to Aaron from Orchard Café & Deli on his recent awards. Devon’s talented food and drink scene was showcased at the vibrant annual Food Drink Devon Awards. The county’s finest food and drink producers, hospitality and catering businesses and speciality retailers celebrated in style at the esteemed Awards’ ceremony, held at the magnificent 19th century Victorian hotel, The Imperial in Torquay. The ceremony was hosted, by Devon food and drink champion BBC Radio Devon’s, Kerry White. From the 250 product entries, all of which were blind tasted by independent judges, Aaron received a Gold Award for his Traditional Scotch Eggs and a Silver for his Homity Pie. Plus in September Aaron received a further prize for best Food & Drink Stand at this years’ Kingsbridge Show. Well done Aaron! Why not pop in to the café and try some of the award-winning food.
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Dear Reader Next deadline for Dec 2019 / Jan 2020 issue In this issue we are pleased to show you the amazing photos Advertisements and Articles– November 15th from this year’s Abbfest. I think you’ll agree a good time was Next delivery date – 30th Nov / 1st Dec had by all and the weather was much kinder than last year! The AbbTalk Association Committee: In this month of remembrance you may wish to light a candle at the Service of Light on the 3rd and there will be the usual Ann Allen Editor ([email protected]) remembrance day service in St Mary’s on the 10th. Zoe Truman Secretary ([email protected] ) Firework time again on the 9th so do take all the family along to Lynn Howard Treasurer ([email protected]) the recreation ground for a great display and some delicious Andrew Rose Abbotskerswell Cricket Club Representative food and drink. ([email protected]) If you like your jazz then there’s the Jazz Café on the 22nd and John Whitehead Picture Editor ([email protected]) get your wellies on to help with the Community Orchard Richard Whiffin Church Representative planting on the 30th. Have fun! ([email protected] ) Ann Allen, AbbTalk Editor [email protected] / 01626 330965 Monthly Rainfall Totals www.abbotskerswell.org.uk mm ins Cover photos: Just some of the Abbfest January 63 2.48 weekend fun February 69 2.72 kindly taken by John Whitehead March 112 4.41 April 66 2.60 May 25 0.98 Diary Dates for November 2019 June 115 4.53 Service of Light, St Mary’s Church ...... 3rd...... page 5 July 28 1.01 August 95 3.74 Annual Fireworks Display...... 9th...... page 31 Village Hall AGM...... 10th ...... page 25 Rainfall for September was 140mm or 5.51ins making AbbPast Monthly Talk ...... 11th ...... page 8 September the wettest month this year so far. It was also The Twinners Jazz Café ...... 22nd...... page 15 nearly twice the average for September which is normally one Knit and Natter ...... 11th & 25th of our driest months. Fortunately, Abbfest escaped the worst Paint and Splatter ...... 18th...... page 15 of it, despite a pretty gloomy forecast for the Saturday evening Community Orchard Planting ...... 30th...... page 16 and Sunday, but it certainly made up for it straight after the Coming in December festival with over 4ins of rain in the last 7 days of the month! Christmas Market ...... 7th & 8th ...... page 7 Annual Rainfall Statistics kindly supplied by David Munden PTFA Christmas Quiz ...... 5th ...... page 7 Choir 86 at the Village Hall ...... 16th ...... page 21
TO ALL OUR READERS WHERE IS IT? As this issue of AbbTalk is number 50, it has been five years since it restarted in 2014. Our new just for fun photo quiz AbbTalk is produced by a small group of volunteers who The answer to last month’s photo was the barrel planter in front of the Quaker burial ground. aim to bring information and interest to all in the village of
Abbotskerswell. Additional volunteers help us deliver to your door each month and we are very grateful to them. Over the past year we have managed to go full colour throughout the magazine receiving great feedback from many residents that it is well-received and looked forward to each month. We very much want to continue with the high standard we have set but this does come at a cost. The magazine is self-funding, relying on the advertising revenue to cover all costs. This year has been more
challenging due to increasing printing costs and difficult
times for businesses, many of whom have cut back on their advertising. We received a welcome cheque from the Village Hall Committee for which we are most grateful. Some villages in the area make a charge for their Any ideas on this one? Taken by our photographer, magazines and we are reluctant to do that but wondered if John Whitehead, but remember if you think you anyone might consider an annual donation. know of a hidden gem then do send in your photo At present this is just a suggestion to see how people to John and we’ll try and include it. feel about it and we would welcome your feedback. [email protected] Please email, or speak to any of our committee members Answer in next month’s AbbTalk whose details are at the top of this page. Thank you. www.abbotskerswell.org.uk 3
St Mary’s Church Priest: To be appointed Parish Office: Kingskerswell Parish Church Office Church End Road Kingskerswell TQ12 5DL Tel: 01803 873006 Office Hours: M-F 10:00am – 2:30pm E-mail: [email protected] Church Warden Pam Wakeham Tel: 07526 470080 Richard Whiffin Tel: 01626 365626 Please note our website: www.abbotskerswellchurch.org.uk
‘In an age of climate change, the environmental anguish of 11am start for main Sunday Services the earth has penetrated human consciousness, Please see Current pattern of Worship for full details interconnectedness and interdependence of all life. The needs of the person have become one.’ *********** (from Reenchanting Christianity by Dave Tomlinson. At Last! Canterbury Press, page 140)
At last there is big groundswell developing from below, to In the Old Testament of the bible it says: ‘For you (God) recognise the reality of Climate Change. It doesn’t depend love all things that exist, and detest nothing that you have on Trump or any other world leaders. It comes from made’. (Wisdom of Solomon, Chap 11 v 24) ordinary people, including children and teenagers, who can In the New Testament Jesus’ basic message was to love no longer bear the waste and destruction which previous God and our neighbour as yourself. Our neighbours are not generations have made. all human. Frogs, trees, earthworms as well as the many Science and big business are blamed for the state of the earth. threatened species of mammals and birds are our Science is neither good nor evil. True science is about neighbours and we are mutually interdependent. unearthing the facts, the truth, and finding ways to deal with The changes that are needed are vast and cannot be them. But research takes a lot of money and big business is brought about in 5 or 10 years. We are going to have to run often the source of this and has the power to distort the truth. this world in a very different way, a co-operative way, with No amount of truth will change the minds of those who do real dialogue, not shouting at the deaf. We can all do our not wish to know, because it doesn’t suit them, and would bit, recycling our plastic and cutting down on beef make them have to change their lifestyle. Yet change is now consumption. Good! But not enough. Scientists, journalists, vital for the continuation of life as we know it on earth, and politicians and economists need to make this a priority. vital to any possibility of the Kingdom of God developing here. Pat Heath 369416 There is another groundswell developing alongside the huge environmental movement, and totally necessary to its Regular events success. This is the 21st century opening up of the church from being a place which wants to convert people to certain Please remember that Church House is open every Tuesday beliefs, and then they can belong, to one which acknowledges from 10–11.30am for Coffee, Tea, Squash and wonderful that all people have ‘that of God’ within them as the Quakers cakes. All ages are always welcome and a good time is had would say. The right wing evangelicals are not going to like it by all. and those for whom tradition and ritual are very important Thurs 7.00pm: Bell Ringers will find it hard. Contact: Liz Smyth-Osbourne 01626 368400 Jesus preached, and lived, the Kingdom of God. As Don Cupitt [email protected] wrote ‘What Jesus preached was the Kingdom, what he got was the church’. This kingdom is a reign of divine love, not a Baptism, Weddings and Funerals hierarchy, a companionship of empowerment, not the church condescending to help the poor or the environment. To make arrangements please contact the Church Office. Contact details are above. Lives can and will be reordered and redefined by the trans- forming, empowering love of God, manifest in Christ. What is on offer is mutual empowerment, justice, hope and healing. Supporting Others Traces of God’s Kingdom are seen wherever there is love. A significant number of people are being visited regularly People need to feel good about their physical and mental by church members. We will continue to do all that we can wellbeing and their spirituality. God’s love is unconditional to meet the needs of others, during the time of being and is not only for the few who believe the ‘right’ things. without a dedicated priest in the village. Those who visit in 4 www.abbotskerswell.org.uk
people’s homes do so with the authority and support of the 6pm (BST) Choral Evensong (BCP) parish church and will pass to the clergy any need for A non-communion sung service of the word, lasting about additional spiritual support. an hour. If you know of anyone who would welcome a visit at home 5th Sunday of the Month (as appropriate) because they are not well enough to seek their own support, then please contact Pam Wakeham, Church 10am Eucharist (CW) at St Mary’s Kingskerswell Warden (07526 470080 ) or Pat Heath (01626 369416). A ‘sung’ service – with hymns and other music – lasting about an hour.
Sunday Lunch (Eucharist services are also available at Coffinswell 9am; 1pm – 1st Sunday of the month; Church House and Kingskerswell 10am.) For over ten years a roast lunch has been served in Church There are a number of occasional services throughout the House on the first Sunday of each month. It is enjoyed by year which are advertised at Church House, on our website people for whom Sunday otherwise tends to be a rather and in AbbTalk. quiet day. The suggested donation is £6. If you would like to come along for a meal, please contact Service of Light Pat Mackness 01626 353529 Sunday 3 November 2019 at 3pm
Current Pattern of Worship at St Mary’s We look forward to welcoming you to our worship.
1st Sunday of the Month 11am Eucharist (Common Worship – CW) A ‘sung’ service – with hymns and other music – using contemporary language, lasting about an hour. We are holding a special service to remember departed 2nd Sunday of the Month loved ones in Abbotskerswell Church.
8.00am Eucharist (Book of Common Prayer – BCP) Known as a ‘Service of Light’ where there will be an A ‘said’ service – no hymns or music – service lasting about opportunity to light a candle for those we miss. 40 minutes. If you would like a person mentioned please give their 9am Fresh & Early – Church House names to Pat Heath (01626 369416) or Richard Whiffin An informal, contemporary service aimed at families and (01626 365626) and they will be read out as we pause those who have little experience of formal church services to give thanks for their lives. and lasts about ¾ of an hour. 3rd Sunday of the Month Remembrance Sunday 11am Eucharist (CW) 10 November 2019 A ‘sung’ service – with hymns and other music – lasting Act of Worship about an hour. 10:50am (Please be seated by 10:45am) 4th Sunday of the Month As we remember those from our village who made the 11am Parish Praise ultimate sacrifice in the two World Wars. A non-communion informal service using contemporary “We Remember” language and music lasting about 40 minutes.
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Abbotskerswell Primary School PTFA It’s back by popular request! We’d love to welcome you at school on Thursday 5th December for a Christmas quiz night with mince pies, cheese and wine. We were delighted that so many people with no current links to the school came along for our first quiz in the summer – we hope to see you again! You don’t have to come with a ready formed quiz team – just come along and join the fun… Tickets are £3pp which includes the cheese and mince pies, and the bar will be open from 7.30pm ready for the quiz starting at 8pm.
Before then, we hope to see lots of you at Bonfire Night on Saturday 9th November. The PTFA will be providing hot food and drinks to help support what will, no doubt, be a wonderful evening of entertainment.
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AbbPast : The History Group of Abbotskerswell AbbPast Extras – Odle Hill House
In our Abbotskerswell Village History Series publication ‘2. Houses and Families’ we highlighted Odle Hill House as one of the village’s interesting houses. Recently some fascinating documents were loaned to us by Hugh Painter which greatly add to our knowledge about this imposing house. Our booklet entry was largely based on what the 1851 and 1861 Censuses did, and didn’t, tell us about the house and its construction, here we can add considerably more.
In 1794 the fields where the house would be built were owned by John Garratt and it was noted that on the site were a messuage tenement1, where he lived, and a linhay2. There were also two other dwellings where Thomas Marling and James Clansey lived. In 1803 George Ley, who would own a good deal of the village’s land, acquired the fields. However, in 1837 he sold much of his land to John Crossman, a Cockington cooper, keeping the six acres of this site, with villager Thomas Elliot leasing the fields. In 1858 Crossman, then described as a merchant, took out a mortgage for £500 and in November of that year we learn that a dwelling house and farm buildings had been erected by him on the site, with This copy of the Abbotskerswell Tithe Map of 1839 the Elliot family still the tenants. It seems likely the mortgage was drawn by John Somers-Cocks. was to pay for the construction costs of what was being
called The Park Tenement. In 1862 Crossman sold the land and his “messuage and tenement” to Edward Palk for £1 090. The Palks were butchers and were living in the village at Laburnum Farm, before buying Odle Hill House. This was a substantial residence for Abbotskerswell at that time with a hall, dining room, two sitting rooms, kitchen, scullery, four bedrooms, a bathroom and WC. Importantly in its yard were slated piggeries, a poultry house and a three bay brick/stone linhay with loft; this was perfect for his trade as a farming butcher. The Palks would own the house until 1948, although the last Palk in the village, John, had built and moved to live in Ashley Priors from 1932.
This photograph of the rear of Odle Hill House, whilst not doing justice to the pleasing Georgian style front (which is rather spoilt by a tree) does show the linhay mentioned above. A number of the out buildings were used by the Palks in their butchery business and they also added Westbury House in the grounds for family use; his was built in Long Orchard during the 1890s.
1The principal dwelling, including orchards, outbuildings and land around the house.
2A two-storeyed farm building with an open front.
Our next Monthly Meeting is on Monday11 th November at 7.30pm in Church House Paul Auchterlonie, an author and Honorary Research Fellow at Exeter University, delivers a talk on "An Exeter man in Algiers and Mecca: Joseph Pitts 1662–1739".
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Happy Birthday Chordettes!
Abbotskerswell based choir the Chordettes Acappella Chorus recently celebrated their 45th birthday in style with an afternoon barbeque held at Hearn Field overlooking the Teign Estuary. The views were spectacular despite the inclement weather, and with tables groaning with food plus a barbeque supplied by Stuart and Simon from the Woodlands Café we certainly enjoyed ourselves.
Competition Time After a busy summer of concerts, coaching sessions and being the clean-up Chordettes 45th Party crew plus performing at Abbfest on the Sunday, the chorus turned our attention to working hard towards performing at the annual Convention of the Ladies Association of British Barbershop Singers on 26th October. Having perfected moves and costumes the last step before heading off to Llandudno was our Dress Rehearsal at the Village Hall on Weds 16th October. Friends and family came along to see us put the final touches to our performance, by running through our competition pieces and singing a few of our repertoire songs to keep the audience entertained. We will let you know how we got on in the next edition!
Chordettes performing at Abbfest 2019
Chordettes Clean Up Abbfest 2019 Christmas is coming The Chordettes and friends are delighted to present an evening of Festive Songs and Music at St Mary’s Church, Kingskerswell on Saturday 30th November from 7.30pm. Tickets are £8.50 available via this website or on the door: http://www.worldunlimited.co.uk/30th-november-the-chordettes/
We will be singing festive songs as the full chorus and with smaller group performances, and will be joined by some special guests who will entertain with their own musical recitals. We look forward to seeing you there!
Come and join us? The Chordettes Acappella Chorus rehearse every Wednesday evening in the Village Hall from 7pm. New members are always welcome, if you are interested please contact us via [email protected] or just pop in and see us!
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Paint and Splatter Monthly drop in art group Church House Abbotskerswell
If you have never painted before or have just stopped because other things have taken up your time
Join us, we are a friendly group who just want to be creative. No tuition. No pressure.
There are materials and paints to get you started
Monday 18th November 10am to 12 noon £2.00
On Friday 22nd November, the Abbotskerswell Abbotskerswell Twinning Twinning are opening a Jazz Cafe’ in the Village Hall, that is open to everyone. It’s going to be an evening of lively Jazz entertainment together The Jazz Café with a light supper and licensed bar. The music is being provided by the Devon Youth Friday 22nd November Jazz Orchestra (DYJO) which comprises of two orchestras, each of which has approximately 20 Abbotskerswell Village Hall talented musicians, all from Devon, who have 7pm for 7.30pm agreed to WOW us with their talent. The orchestra, and their dedicated conductors, Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra have won national awards for their performances and educational work. They play around Devon regularly and have featured at Teignmouth Jazz Festival. They have also played the Royal Albert Hall for the Last Night of the Schools Prom and at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Buy your tickets early and don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience a wide range of Adults £15, Children £5 popular jazz (and perhaps some dancing). The price of your ticket includes a light supper. includes light supper Tickets are £15.00 adults and £5.00 for children. Licensed bar available Available from: Model Stores Tickets: Model Stores or 01626 336896 / 356877 01626 336896 / 356877
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ON SATURDAY 30TH NOV FROM 2PM HELP TO CREATE:
Abbotskerswell Community Orchard
Join members of the Parish Council on Saturday 30th November 2019 from 2pm, to help with the creation of ‘Abbotskerswell Community Orchard’
At the far end of the football pitch in the village, we shall be planting fruit and nut trees to create a mini orchard and wildlife friendly area, for ALL residents to gather from and enjoy for generations to come
This is a family friendly event, please bring warm clothes, waterproofs, wellies, a spade and any expertise you may have if you would like to offer practical help – but everyone is most welcome to come along and show their support
Weather permitting there will be hot drinks, cakes and biscuits for sale, provided by Abbotskerswell Preschool
The event will go ahead if raining, but likely to be cancelled if weather conditions are very poor
For more information please contact: Amy Walkden 07787 135409 or [email protected]
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ABBFEST 2019 A Celebration of all things Beer, Cider, Food, Music and Craft
Once again, for three days, Abbfest was back with delights for anyone with a penchant for delicious grub, drink to quench any thirst and music and entertainment to cheer the most jaded visitor.
Now in its 16th year, the event was kicked off by YouTube star Ben Ebbrell, the food writer and reviewer from SORTEDfood. He loved Abbfest so much he said he’ll be back next year.
More than 4,500 people
went through the gate to
enjoy cookery demos by
top Devon chefs.
With music from a host of bands including Riviera Dogs, Joey The Lips, Go Tell Alice, Cahoots!, the Newton Abbot Ekulele Club, Men Behaving Tradly and more.
Many visitors were no doubt attracted by a chance to sample more than 200 beers and 30 ciders from Devon, The youngsters could take part in cookery along with a wide range of classes by Exeter Cookery School, bubble street food from across the football, archery and Sing Along Greatest globe, including burgers and Showman at the pop-up cinema along with hog roasts, fusion cuisine and many more fun activities. vegetarian surprises.
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I’m soooo bored! Maggie Collings at the Cider Bar & husband Jeff on beer duty
Enjoying the sunshine and great food
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Just a few of the many craft and food stalls
Colin Wheeler-James
Tom Browning
Volunteers take a well-earned break! Malou the storyteller
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Eleanor Jacobs
Joey The Lips
The Chordettes
Love reading but you can’t There is a box in St Mary’s Church for the collection of non-perishable foodstuff for get to your library the Teignbridge Foodbank. The Home Library Service All donations are gratefully received and the box is emptied regularly. Thank you. can bring BOOKS – CDs etc to your door for FREE Contact: KINGSKERSWELL LIBRARY 01803 873723
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The Poppy Field – a story by Pam Wakeham
The guns had gone quiet now as darkness closed in. Fred was waiting and ready to go over the top, into no-man’s land. There were a lot of dead soldiers between the two opposing armies but also a few injured, of which Fred was focussed on one in particular. It was his Captain, the same age as Fred, 19 years and from the Manor House in his own village. He wasn’t built for the rough and tumble of being a soldier but insisted it was his duty and now he lay with two smashed legs. Fred was determined to rescue him. It was his duty as a fellow villager. He had a route planned out. There was a small ridge of rock and gorse near the Captain and Fred was level with the end of it. He had two mates waiting to grab them if successful. The moon wasn’t very bright, with fast moving patchy clouds, but a noisy breeze was very helpful. When it was dark enough Fred crawled over the top of the trench and slithered foot by foot towards his Captain. Now and then he had to move a dead arm or leg out of the way. He reached the end of the ridge and whispered “Captain, Sir” “Who are you?” came a quiet reply. “Fred Sir, from the village, come to get you Sir”. “My legs are shot up” was the answer. “I can take you Sir” said Fred. He crawled forwards, got the Captain’s arms and heaved backwards. It was very awkward but bit by bit he heaved him behind the ridge. The Captain had passed out now with the pain so Fred rolled him over sat him up and draped him over his shoulders. It was an awful struggle to get up but Fred managed it. He had lined up two trees against the night sky line, so as quickly as possible he started out with about 500 yards in the open to go. The night did it’s best to help with the noise from the wind. When the clouds parted and let the moonlight through, Fred stood still, but at least it showed him where the dead lay. Nearer and nearer to the trenches he got and eventually he heard his mates whisper “We can see you”. He sank to his knees and the Captain was lifted off his back and on to a makeshift stretcher made of branches tied together with boot laces now unneeded by the dead. Fred rolled over gasping with the effort. “Good on yah!” said his mates, patting him on the shoulder. Brushing himself down the next morning, Fred found his pockets were full of poppy petals, broken off as he had crawled across the field. Several years later, after the war, Fred was at a Remembrance Day parade and watched proudly as three rows of wheelchairs advanced. The one on the end of one line suddenly stopped and a voice said “Fred, is that you?” It was his Captain, now with no legs, just stumps. It was a very emotional reunion which took place an hour or so later as Fred was introduced to the Captain’s parents. “We looked for you when it was all over” they said “but with no success and we feared the worst.” “I stayed where we landed, helping in the military hospital” replied Fred “but I am so pleased to see the poppies, as the field we crossed that night was covered with them.” Then they all shook hands and headed home. Fred always grew the Flanders Poppies in his cottage garden after that. They represented loyalty and duty to one’s friends and country and Fred agreed with that. VILLAGE HALL VOICE DATES FOR YOUR DIARY 16TH NOV – BRIAN NEWTON ANTIQUE DAY – 11am – 3pm 19TH NOV – WEEKLY ZUMBA CLASS BEGINS – 6.15 – 7.15PM 22ND NOV – JAZZ CAFE ORGANISED BY VILLAGE TWINNERS 10TH DEC – VILLAGE HALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING – 7pm 7TH & 8th DEC – CHRISTMAS MARKET 16TH DEC – CONCERT BY CHOIR 86 As you will see by the advert in this month’s issue we have the Village Hall AGM on 10th November at 7pm and we would love to see some new faces at the meeting. Please note this date has been amended from the previous one advertised. If you have any questions about the hall or Project Heat Kitchen Extension come along. We will have the plans available for viewing.
Although we have recently had a new member to the committee, we would welcome a few more people who could offer help and support to the hall. Our meetings are held on the third Tuesday of the month and are about an hour long. Perhaps the Garden Show which is a subsidiary committee of the Village Hall is more your cup of tea and you would like to get involved. Either way please come along to the AGM or contact me prior to the meeting so I can answer any questions.
There is a new weekly Zumba class held by Alicia Price beginning on November 19th. It’s a great way to exercise with upbeat music and every class feels like a party.
Lynn Howard 07702 092278 or email [email protected]
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6) Main Agenda a) Report from County Cllr A Dewhirst – report attached to minutes. b) Report from District Cllr M Colclough & District Cllr R Daws – copy of report attached to the minutes. Cllr Mrs Minutes of the Parish Council Meeting Held M Colclough reported that a working group reviewed Monday 30th September 2019 the councils constitution. Planning delegations – they at Parish Rooms, Abbotskerswell have decided that a Parish Council can call in an Meeting commenced at 7.30pm. application to committee if they feel the need on Present – Cllr Mrs M Colclough, Cllr Mrs W Grierson, Cllr C planning grounds. Ward, Cllr Mrs L Clowes, Cllr Mrs A Walkden, Cllr Mrs A Allen, c) Natural Environment C Cllr A Dewhirst (from item 5), D Cllr R Daws (from item 6). a. Tree Warden Report – Cllr Mrs A Walkden reported
Attended by – no public present. that there are some instances of Ash Dieback in the Village. Possible ash tree in the playing field which Apologies for Absence – Mr V Stunt (Allotments), Cllr P will be inspected for Dieback. Large bush on the Marino, Nick Illston (School Governor). piece of grass in Grange Road will be cut back by Declarations of interest Simon Birbeck. Oak Tree in the same area – th 1) Minutes of the Parish Council meeting – Monday 29 residents have been advised that limbs over- July 2019. hanging their properties can be lopped off by them th Minutes of the Planning meeting – Wednesday 28 if necessary – the Tree is on DCC land and the August 2019. contact is Bob Stephenson. New Orchard Trees to The minutes have been distributed and read – be purchased shortly, a date to be advertised in Proposed by Cllr Mrs L Clowes & seconded by Cllr Mrs A late November for a working party to get together Walkden with all in agreement and duly signed by the and dig them in. Chairman – Cllr Mrs W Grierson. b. Allotments Report – nothing to report.
2) Public Time (Limited to 15 Minutes) – No points raised. c. Stream Clearance – This has been cleared by Chris
3) Planning Applications & Decisions Yates. Applications received from Teignbridge District Council d. Sustainable Abbotskerswell – Draft Climate a) Application no 19/01639/FUL – Mr & Mrs D DeFriend – Emergency Paper circulated to Cllrs. The Parish Glebe House – Garage – No objections from the Parish Council will publish this as a consultation and ask Council. for comments from Parishioners, then the Parish Council will look to adopt this early in the New Decisions Received from Teignbridge District Council. Year. The community group had its first meeting a) Grant of Conditional Planning Permission – Application last week, a facebook site has also been set up, no 19/01361/FUL – Mr & Mrs C Down – Ruby Farm – ideas are in the early stages and items discussed Construction of industrial building comprising 3no. included, recycling in the village, biodiversity, units (Class B1,B2 & B8). workshops on sharing and repairing. b) Refusal of Planning Permission – Application no d) Transport and Accessibility 19/01244/FUL – Mrs A Frazier – Woodlands, Stoneyhill a. Emergency Planning Committee report – Cllr C – Retention of out building to be used for purposes Ward – first meeting this month, Grit Bins have ancillary to the main dwelling. been reported on DCC website as some needs Appeals received refilling, flood signs to be obtained – All cllrs in a) Application no 19/00048/REF – Ferndale new homes – agreement that Cllr C Ward should go ahead and Land at the Paddocks – New Dwelling – Appeal against purchase these. refusal of planning application 18/01827/FUL. Parish b. P3 Report – nothing to report. Council will confirm their objections as before to this c. DCC, Highways, Potholes, Roads & Hedges. application. e) Economy and Employment – nothing to report.
4) Matters Arising f) Community, Facilities and Assets a. Abbotskerswell Recreation Association report – a) NA3 update – Appeal is ongoing and this week the th Langford Bridge application has been lodged with meeting on 11 September was cancelled because comments to be received at TDC by the 9th November of lack of attendance, Fireworks meeting to be held 2019. Comments for this will be agreed at Octobers mid October. meeting, Wolborough Residents have confirmed that b. Cllr R Ward reported that the skate board ramp they will be looking in depth at this application. needs attention and the wooden fence has some b) Housing needs survey – Cllr Mrs A Allen reported that pieces broken off. VE day celebrations next year 75 she has spoken to Janice Alexander the Housing Enabler years – Lynn Howard would like to do something who will attend the October meeting. on the Mayday Bank Holiday. c) New Village Signs – there could be up to 5 signs to c. Village Hall Report – £20,000 ACRE grant has been received. Viridor Application using Parish Council replace, a price will be sought for these. rd as 3 party funder will now be applied for. Letter of 5) Correspondence support to be sent from the Parish Council for the Matters not requiring discussion placed in the folder to be circulated. Grant Application.
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d. Consultations. Bank Balances e. Communications Committee Report – Cllr L Clowes ARA Account Balance October 2019 = £9,028.28 confirmed she will help set up any Cllrs with a Village Events Account – £551.28 (held within ARA Account) separate Council e-mail address if they wish, Cllrs Parish Council Bank Balance October 2019 = £27,475.72 concluded they wish to think about this and the P3 = £700.00 (held within Parish Council Account). matter will be raised again next year. f. Noticeboard Repairs needed – Boards will be Proposed by Cllr Mrs L Clowes & seconded by Cllr Mrs M Colclough with all in agreement. looked at to see what works need doing with a report back at the next meeting. 8) Any Items to go onto next Parish Council Meeting’s Agenda. g) Reports from Parish Councillors of any external There being no further business the meeting closed at 8.49pm meetings or Committees. a. TALC. Next Parish Council Meeting Abbotskerswell Parish Rooms – Monday 28th October 2019 @ 7.30pm. b. Stoneycombe Liasion – Cllr C Ward attended a meeting on 11th September, a ground water ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC WHO HAS SPECIAL NEEDS AND monitoring exercise is shortly to be carried out, REQUIRES A COPY OF THESE MINUTES SENT TO THEM – open day next year and next meeting in March 2020. PLEASE CONTACT THE CLERK – 01364 654607
7) Cheques for Signature/Finances 2019 PARISH COUNCILLORS AND CONTACT POINTS
Parish Council (Vice Chairman) Cllr P Marino Cheque no 1756 = £172.41 – Kath Roscoe (Cleaning August). 31 Wilton Way, Abbotskerswell, TQ12 5PG 01626 353889 or [email protected] Cheque no 1757 = 549.11 – Sharon Raggett (Wages August). District Cllr Mrs M Colclough Cheque no 1758 = £156.07 (vat £5.99) – EDF (Pavillion Electric). 1 Borthay Orchard, Abbotskerswell Cheque no 1759 = £121.31 (vat £4.33) – EDF (Tennis Court 01626 367176 or [email protected] Electric). Cllr P Marino (Chair—Planning) Cheque no 1760 = £166.95 – Post Office Ltd (Election Expenses [email protected] for TDC). (Chairperson) Mrs W Grierson Abbotsford, Slade Lane, Abbotskerswell Cheque no 1761 = £432.00 (vat £86.40) – C K Farrelly (Shed for 01626 353701 or [email protected] Tennis Courts). Cllr Mrs Liz Clowes Cheque no 1762 = £96.00 (vat £16.00) – Clystnet (Web Mote Cottage, Slade Lane, Abbotskerswell Support Aug & Sep). 01626 332092 or [email protected] Cheque no 1763 = £100.00 – C Bloxidge (Litter Pick Aug & Sep). Cllr Mrs Ann Allen Cheque no 1764 = £990.00 – Chris Yates (Village Cleaning May, Tree Tops, 1 Forde Close, Abbotskerswell, TQ12 5NN 01626 330965 or [email protected] July & Aug). Cllr C Ward Cheque no 1765 = £6.93 (vat £2.31) – South West Water 15 Laburnum Terrace, Abbotskerswell, TQ12 5PT Business (Parish Rooms). 07813030661 or [email protected] Cheque no 1766 = £91.00 (vat 0.90) – British Gas (Toilet Electric). Cllr Mrs Amy Walkden Cheque no 1767 = £20.06 – South West Water Business (Toilets). 2 Berry Close, Abbotskerswell TQ12 5PH 07787 135409 or [email protected] Cheque no 1768 = £82.95 (vat £3.95) – EDF (Parish Rooms County Cllr Alistair Dewhirst Electric). Waterside, Dornafield Road, Ipplepen, TQ12 5SG Cheque no 1769 = £3000.00 (vat £500.00) – Bioscan (UK) Ltd Clerk: Sharon Raggett Cheque no 1770 = £194.68 – South West Water Business 34 Balland Park, Ashburton TQ13 7BE (Pavillion). 01364 654607 or [email protected] Cheque no 1771 = £21.60 – Mrs W Grierson (Keys Cut). Cheque no 1772 = £549.11 – Sharon Raggett (Wages September 2019). Cheque no 1773 = £186.55 – Kath Roscoe (Cleaning September)
The Devon Air Ambulance needs a community of volunteers to keep our 19 charity shops open and our emergency helicopters flying. Could you spare an hour or two to help your local shop? We have a host of tasks which need to be completed to make our shops a success. From customer service on the till, sorting through our generous donations, steaming, tagging and creating displays. You do not have to have any previous retail experience as we offer friendly support, training and encouragement. So why not give volunteering a go and arrange a trial session at one of our shops. This opportunity would suit anyone who would like to meet new people and help to save lives.
Pop in and have a chat with our lovely Managers at 89a Queen Street, Newton Abbot (01626 354129) to find out more.
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Abbotskerswell Short Mat Bowls Club Club Nights are Monday & Thursday 7pm til 9.15 at the Village Hall Abbotskerswell Hi everybody With a new league season about to start for us very soon, it’s important to get practicing again. Back on Sunday 29th September we had an open day to try and recruit new members. The day went well and we had a few people turn up who enjoyed the chance to have a go. A big thank you goes to them and we hope we see them again. A week later we invited the ladies group down to have a evening with us playing the game. It was a lovely evening and all the girls enjoyed having a go. It was a night of fun and laughter with tea, cake and raffle prizes. It was a great night and we would like to thank each and every one for coming down, and would love to see them all again sometime in the future. A big thank you to all the members who came to help on both events and Betty who helped with tea and cake. Abbotskerswell short mat bowling club are still looking for new players to join our club. Please bring along the family young and old, beginners or experienced, its a great chance to meet new friends and try out this wonderful game. Have a cup of tea or coffee with biscuits and cake provided. For more details please ring or just turn up on the day. Ray on 01803 875496 or Mark on 07759472873 anytime.
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Abbotskerswell Village Hall Trust Registered Charity 264508 Notice of Meeting NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Annual General Meeting of Abbotskerswell Village Hall Trust will be held at Abbotskerswell Village Hall, Slade Lane, Abbotskerswell, Devon at 7:00pm 10th December 2019 to transact the following business:
AGENDA 1. Welcome 2. Apologies 3. Minutes of the previous AGM 4. Reports and accounts Chairman’s Report Accounts for the year ended 31st August 2019 5. Auditors To retain Channon & Co as independent Auditors 6. Election of Officers By order of the Charity Trustees 7. Member proposed resolutions Cat Howard Alterations to the Constitution – None Secretary 8. Any other business 26th October 2019
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Abbotskerswell Cricket Club
End of season celebration
After an exciting season with some ups and downs the club was able to celebrate a successful conclusion withits presentation evening. The first team were led by Nick Watkin who found great form with the bat in the second half of the season. He also brought the team together in a positive way to ensure they avoided relegation. Young opening bowler Elliott Adams, who has represented Devon, showed maturity in leading the attack. Their efforts are reflected inthe trophies presented.
First team awards Nick Watkin Batsman of the year – Nick Watkin Bowler of the year – Elliott Adams Fielder of the year – Elliott Adams First team players player of the year – Nick Watkin
Tom Heath captained the seconds to promotion in some style with major contributions from several players especially the batsmen. The star individual turn was Jay Hussain’s 168 from 87 balls against Elliott Adams Plympton, though there were a few who made their debut centuries during the season. The decisions were tough but in the end recipients of trophies were:
Second team awards
Batsman of the year – Charlie Hill Tom Heath Bowler of the year – Tom Heath Fielder of the year – Ben Cowdry Second team players player of the year – Tom Heath
Other awards
Performance of the year – Jay Hussain for 168 from 87 balls against Plympton Young player of the year – Dan Cowdry Most improved – Dan Cowdry Teflon trophy (for fielding howlers!) – Chris Meikle
Congratulations to all winners but also to all who Charlie Hill contributed to the overall success of our teams.
Winter programme
In late September a team of volunteers worked hard on the ground to repair and revive it in readiness for 2020. While some players are resting others are playing in the Torbay indoor league, while others are organising some indoor practice sessions. The club will be arranging some club adult and junior sessions in the New Year so watch for details. In the meantime conversations are going on to seek out recruitments that can revitalise the sides in readiness for the challenges a new season presents. Our club AGM is on Wednesday 13 November at 7:00pm in the clubhouse. If you want to find out more about what is happening and our plans for the future come along and listen, even if you are not in a position to vote. We value your support and any suggestions you may have. Jay Hussain Andy Rose 01626-351886
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ABBFEST – GRANTS
Following another successful ABBFEST, the trustees of the charity are inviting applications for grants.
Applications should preferably be in a Word document attached to an e-mail and sent to: [email protected]
If you have not applied for a grant from ABBFEST before, contact Brian Mackness, the Secretary to the Trustees, to discuss eligibility for a grant and what should be in the application. Brian can be contacted by e-mail, as above or on 01626 356004.
The closing date for applications is 30 November.
We hope to let applicants know the result by the end of December.
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Evening Talks for Pet Owners
Ever wanted to know more about your pet and veterinary medicine? Amity Evening Talks bring knowledge, insight and allow a chance for you to interact with other pet owners. You will be able to ask the vet anything too! The presentations will be carried out by Dr Lennon Foo BVetMed GPCert(SAM) MRCVS. Lennon has great passion in education and thrives on sharing his knowledge. His special interests include acupuncture, exotic species and keyhole surgery. He is also a pet owner, an avid salsa dancer and more recently, a capoeirista. Venue: Forde Hall Social Club Brunel Rd, Newton Abbot TQ12 4AG (Free Parking) Time: Doors open at 6.15pm. Starts at 6.30pm sharp. All done by 8pm. Cost: Free for Amity Members and guests. Non-members – £9 per person.
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Advertising feature Make 2020 a less taxing year The run-up to the end of the tax year provides ‘use it or lose it’ opportunities to help secure your financial future and pay less tax on the inheritance you leave your loved ones. Well over a decade since the financial crisis, the world is still a very uncertain place. Despite this, investors have enjoyed the benefits of a strong run by stock markets around the world, coupled with continuing low volatility1.
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Inheritance Tax – There are few more confusing – or unpopular – taxes than IHT. But continued confusion and inertia means that the Office for Budget Responsibility expects to see a 19% increase in IHT revenues over the next four years3. However, there are several exemptions that allow individuals to reduce future bills. Perhaps the best known is the annual gifting allowance, which gives individuals the opportunity to remove £3,000 of assets from their estate immediately (£6,000 if they use the previous year’s allowance as well).
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Abbotskerswell Annual Firework Display 2019 SATURDAY 9TH NOVEMBER Abbotskerswell Recreation Ground
A fantastic display raising funds for the upkeep of Abbotskerswell’s recreation area and new projects.
Entry from 5:30pm Fireworks from 7:00pm
Admission: Adults £4 Children & Seniors £2
Families £10 (2 adults & 2 children)
Barbecue run by Abbotskerswell Primary School’s PTFA who will be raising money towards extra resources for OUR primary school children.
Refreshments including from Orchard Café & Deli and Hot Drinks from Abbotskerswell Pre-School
Glow Sticks & Sparklers will be on sale
Music from Coombeshead Academy Folk Band
Plus an exciting display from the Fire Twirlers Please do not bring your own fireworks. BYO alcohol is strictly forbidden
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ORGANISATIONS IN ABBOTSKERSWELL USEFUL TIMES AND TELEPHONE NUMBERS Abbotskerswell Twinning Association Hospital Visiting and Opening Times: Twinned with Le Pre d' Auge & Les Monceaux in Normandy. Visit and TORBAY: 01803 614567 / Visiting usually 14:00–16:30 & 18:30–20:00 host twinning friends' alternate years. Members meet for a Social evening and supper. Middle of each month usually in Church House. Some wards may vary. Please check here: Contact: 01626 356877 or 332092 http://www.sdhct.nhs.uk/patientcare/wards/visitingtimes Ladies Badminton Session or phone: 0300 456 8000 (local rate) or 01803 614567 Tuesday evenings 8.00–9.30pm Village Hall. Contact Marilyn NEWTON ABBOT: Phone 01626 324500 Whitefoot 01626 361275 Minor Injuries Unit: 08:00 am–08:00 pm, every day
AbbPast CHIP VAN Outside Central@Model Stores – Mon 4.30pm–6pm Church House at 7.30pm on the second Monday of every month. Speakers on historical topics both local and further afield. Contact: Central @ MODEL STORES—SHOP & POST OFFICE Pete Wade 01626 366032 Tel: 01626 333387 Church House Open 7 days a week 7am–8pm Hall and full kitchen facilities with central heating and flexible lighting available to book. Also see under www.abbotskerswellchurch.org.uk Mobile Library Van 2019 (Monday unless stated) Contact: Mik Wordsworth 01626 352279 Abbotshill car park: 09.45–10.05 AK Village Centre: 10.15–11.00 Abbotskerswell Bellringers The Priory: 11.05–11.50 We are a small friendly group meeting on Thursday evenings from 7pm– Oct 28th / Nov 25th 8pm. We would love to welcome some new members. You do not have to be musical – just be able to count to six! Contact Liz Smyth-Osbourne on 368400 or just come along to the church on Thursday evening. Bins – 7.00am Wednesdays (recycling boxes will be collected by different vehicles) Abbotskerswell Singers Any queries ring Teignbridge Services 01626 361101 or The choir meets for rehearsals at Church House every Wednesday from 7:30–9:00pm. Anyone over the age of 16yrs who is interested in the www.teignbridge.gov.uk possibility of joining is welcome to come along preferably after contacting To save confusion on Bin Day mark your bins and boxes with your house the Chairman or Musical Director. Main concerts are at Christmas and late May/early June. Contact: Nicola Smith 01626 332258 name/number to ensure they are returned to you Abbotskerswell Netball Club British Telecom Faults 151 Training every Monday 7.15–8.45pm Abbotskerswell Recreation Area Electricity Western Power 08456 012989 court – £1 a session. Contact: Jen Henwood 01626 364080 Gas 0800 317960 Water 0800 378937 Abbotskerswell Cricket Club Street Lighting 0800 1976763 Players of all ages and abilities welcome. We run 2 Devon League sides Teignbridge Council 01626 361101 on Saturdays, a Sunday league side and also play friendly sides, with training on Tuesday nights from April. Colts coaching for boys and girls Clerk to Parish Council 01364 644109 from 6 upwards takes place on Friday nights from 6:00pm. Colts teams Parish Tree Warden 07787 135409 from Under 10 to Under 17 play in local leagues. Contact Paul Mitchell Dog Warden 01626 215881 07778-017326 or Richard Codd 07774 658464 for details. Crimestoppers 0800 555111 Samaritans 116 123 South Devon Model Railway Society Torbay Hospital 01803 614567 Meet every Thursday from 7:30pm upstairs at Church House. We Newton Abbot Hospital 01626 324500 have working layouts in OO and N scale where members can run their own models. Refreshments available. Contact Dave Peters on RSPCA 0300 1234 999 07952 662705 Devon Bus Enquiry Line 01392 382800 Country Bus Enquiry Line 01626 833664 Emergency Planning Group National Express Coach 08705 808080 Flood Warden for the village – to be appointed. Should you require any Rail Information 08457 484950 help in the meantime, or sandbags to protect your property, then please Northcott Theatre, Exeter 01392 493493 contact Craig Ward: 07813030661 or [email protected] Theatre Royal, Plymouth 01752 267222 Abbotskerswell Allotment Association English Riviera Centre 01803 299992 Contact: Margaret Crompton on: 01626 367964 Alexandra Cinema 08712 303200 NA Leisure Centre 01626 215640 Abbotskerswell Short Mat Bowls Club Brownies, Maggie Lambourn 01803 812717 Monday and Thursday 7.15–9.30pm Abbotskerswell Village Hall Contact: Ray Vyse 01803 875496 Locksmith 01626 211153 Kevin Farrelly 01626 354956 Abbotskerswell Ladies Group (Chairman of Emergency Planning Committee) 1st Monday of the month 8.00pm in the Parish Rooms. Contact Citizens Advice Line 03444 111 444 Sylvia Hallett on 01626 365411 (Open – Mon Tues Weds Fri 9.30am–3.00pm)
Abbotskerswell Knit & Natter Group SCHOOLS Meet alternate Mondays in the Parish Rooms. Contact: Ann Allen on: Primary School, Abbotskerswell 01626 353605 01626 330965 Coombeshead College 01626 201800 Newton Abbot College 01626 367335 Torquay Boys’ Grammar School 01803 615501 Parish Rooms—Free WiFi available Torquay Girls’ Grammar School 01803 613215 To book the rooms please contact Lynn Howard on 351564. St Cuthbert Mayne School 01803 328725
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