WorlingtonLife 2020 Parish Council Magazine There remains a vacancy on the Parish Council Your Parish Council have agreed to take over as a result of the Parish Council election in May responsibility for being a member of 2019. Neighbourhood Watch. If you are interested in being co-opted, please Many thanks to GeoffBoyles who set up our contact the Clerk, details below. You can apply programme initially and has represented us for to be co-opted if you can say yes to one of the a number of years and has now retired. four criteria: Neighbourhood Watch is a successful deterrent 1. That you are a resident of the against the sorts of crime we have experienced Welcome to the 2020 The Parish Council Parish or recently.Being a formal member of the scheme 2. That you work in the Parish or can reduce your household insurance costs too. Annual Parish Magazine Report 3. That you own land in the Parish or The East and West Worlington 4. Live within 3 miles of the Parish Neighbourhood Watch programme aims to work You can be assured that the Parish Council will to build relationships, that are relevant, The Annual Parish Magazine is produced by East Worlington Parish Council has held its continue to serve and represent the community accountable and inclusive. the Parish Council and is a summary of the scheduled two monthly meetings throughout the for the benefit of all. Neighbourly:Broaden the impact of Council's work during the preceding year, it also municipal year commencing in May 2019. Sue Squire, Parish Clerk. Tel: 01598 communication and develop a forum for a provides an opportunity for groups to share with In addition, it has been necessary to hold one 710526. Email: [email protected] broader realisation of being a good neighbour the community what they have been doing and separate Parish Council meeting to consider Address: Haxlea, 2 Threeways, Bratton Community Focused:Work to protect our report events that have taken place. four general and Listed Building Planning Fleming, Barnstaple, EX31 4TG community through local interaction It provides a unique written record of events Applications. This is because if the Application Inclusive:Neighbourhood Watch encompasses over the past 12 months, as well as being a is received between meetings and it is not Neighbourhood Watch homes and business and local government and great advert for this active and vibrant possible for the Planning Officer to grant an the Police into a more cohesive group. community. extension to the 21 day deadline date for the In 1982 the first scheme in the UK, known as Proactive: The objective of the East and West Parish Council's response, it is necessary to Home Watch, was set up in Mollington, Worlington Neighbourhood Watch programme I wonder what future generations will think of hold a meeting specifically to consider this Cheshire. From there we grew from strength to is to be proactive in terms of making our us? Application. strength. Neighbourhood Watch representatives community more resilient to internal and At the Annual Parish Council Meeting in May, formed local, county and regional groups. In external factors that threaten individuals, The magazine is distributed free to all Councillor Philip Brown was elected Chairman 2007, with the support of the police and the groups or our community's feelings of wellbeing households in the Parish and those in Drayford. and Councillor Miss Diana Sturla as Vice Home Office, the first national umbrella and security. It is also published in pdf. format on the Parish Chairman. organisation (Neighbourhood and Home Watch) Trusted: Council website and for a number of years has In July, Councillor Ian Old was co-opted as was for the movement was established. The focus It is our intention to build on the already been included in the welcome pack provided for Councillor Simon Good in September. was on building local Neighbourhood Watch dependable, caring, respectable, approachable new residents. Training has been undertaken by Councillor Old community groups which liaised with the police and supportive environment that characterises (New Councillors Course) and Councillor Brown and focused on reducing burglary and other the Worlingtons. As Chairman I would like to express my (Being a Good Employer Course). home and personal crimes. Collaborative: We work as a team, in gratitude to Brian Percival for his hard work in Councillors Brown and Miss Sturla have also We live in unpredictable and ever-changing partnerships and within communities. designing and producing the magazine and say undertaken Chapter 8 training which will enable times. With the transformation of how people As you all realise this is a community effort and a big thank you to all the contributors for taking them to be more involved with the various use the internet, communities are no longer as such requires our individual cooperation and time to write a report, because without you, highway issues in the Parish. restricted to geographical locations, and crime communication to be effective. there would be no magazine. Monthly Reports regarding the state of the has taken on new forms. The pace of change is After the present emergency situation, we will highway, drains, ditches, grips and buddle holes faster than at any time in the past, the focus of continue setting up or refreshing Phil Brown are sent to Devon County Council Highways Neighbourhood Watch now is on building communication channels such as Facebook, and County Councillor Jeremy Yabsley to resilient communities to tackle crime in all its WhatsApp and text messaging groups as well Chairman ensure that the situation in the Parish is known. shapes and forms and keep people safe across as email. These channels are important to & Still on the subject of training, the Parish Clerk, England and Wales. circulate reports and advice. Magazine co-ordinator Mrs Sue Squire, is studying for a CiLCA In 2017 the present Neighbourhood Watch We will also re-arrange a 'kick-off' session in the (Certificate in Local Council Administration) Network was established as a Charitable Parish Hall as an opportunity for us to meet East & WestWorlington qualification which will involve the submission of Incorporated Organisation (CIO), regulated by local policing (subject to their availability). Relief in Need Charity 2019 a portfolio after 200 hours of study. The Charity Commission, to replace For Neighbourhood Watch to be effective we Share Value...... £198.53 The Parish Council has recently agreed to Neighbourhood & Home Watch Network. need a substantial contingent of the community Bank ...... £422.17 Total Worth of the Charity ...... £620.70 purchase a defibrillator which is to be fixed on The Neighbourhood Watch vision is a society to take part. I am pleased to say that we East & WestWorlington the Parish Hall wall. where neighbours come together to create already have 28 members signed up to the Solicitors are acting for the Parish Council in safer, stronger and active communities. scheme. Relief in Need Charity 2020 connection with the transfer of land from the With a mission to support and enable Please support your community and give your Share Value...... £199.57 individuals and communities to be connected, Bank ...... £422.87 Church, involving the area between the Parish permission for us to invite you to the Total Worth of the Charity ...... £622.44 Hall and the metalled road. active and safe, Neighbourhood Watch aims to programme through your email address by increase wellbeing and minimise crime. emailing [email protected]. 2 3 Memories East Worlington Parish Hall . th East Worlington Parish Hall is a Grade 2 listed, converted Tithe Barn dating from the late 17 Century. The walls are One great project in Worlington was the making built of Cob and the roof is thatched. The inside of the main hall has undergone significant conservation work and of the kneelers for both East and West the original capital A-Frame roof construction and barn door are now a visible feature of the halls original purpose Churches. and use. It was originally used to train dairymaids but over the centuries, has evolved to become a key Parish Great interest in the idea was shown by the resource. Its mission is to improve the quality of lives of the local residents by providing high quality activities, community when it was first suggested and in facilities, services and events, whilst seeking to conserve, improve and preserve for future generations. The hall the year 2000 a group was formed to set about can comfortably hold 80 people and hosts events such as Quiz Nights, Parish Lunches, Community meetings and the task. We met every fortnight in the comfort health related events of Ann Hosegood's snooker room. I applied for About Hallmark a grant which helped us with the purchase of EWPH Committee continue to deliver results for the Parish & Community The aim of Hallmark is to recognise the good and hard the materials. work undertaken by volunteer management Caroline Rendell and Jane Scofield did most of The East Worlington Parish Hall (EWPH) Committee committees, and to encourage improvement and Photographic Group the designs which were inspired by the carved is very pleased to announce that they have been development. Hallmark acts as a signpost and a pew ends, roof bosses and capitols in the awarded all 3 ‘Grades’, from the Hallmark range of beacon to both the local community, partners and funders. It shows that committees are managed The Group was formed in 2007 after the church and the natural world around us, certifications for Charitable halls all were achieved correctly and are meeting all their legal obligations. Worlington Arts Exhibition closed. We had been animals, birds and flowers. All the wool used from just a single inspection. came from either Axminster Carpets or were off The aim of the awards is to: asked by one of the organisers to produce an “We encourage halls to demonstrate their good Encourage, establish and reward good exhibition of photographs for the event and we cuts wool blankets from the Witney factory. management by achieving Hallmark and many halls Then disaster struck. The news that 'foot and practice. sought the advice of known local photographers manage to gain levels one and two at one Encourage improvement in establishing policy who were all enthusiastic about undertaking the mouth' had reached Devon. The effect on the assessment, but to achieve all three levels at one time and procedures. task. After about six months we gathered community was profound. No access was is exceptional and shows great commitment by the Obtain recognition from other bodies of high together 54 prints from the 18 people involved. allowed to the farms and farming families were trustees. Hallmark compliments the substantial work standard of management. The prints were mounted and erected on a besieged in their own homes not daring to go that has been done to maintain and develop the hall, Hallmark operates in a sequential order, so a Hallmark display frame which covered the whole of the out. The kneeler meetings were suspended in providing the community with a facility that is both 1 must be achieved before a Hallmark 2 can be end wall of the Hall. It was a great success as February 2001 and did not resume until the well-presented and well run.” Said Martin Rich of awarded, and a Hallmark 2 must be achieved before a Hallmark 3. was the whole of the exhibition. The autumn of the same year. Devon Communities Together. The committee can decide how many Hallmarks they enthusiasm of the 18 to continue resulted in After completing some of the kneelers, Julie The EWPH is a small Parish hall, but through Lines and Val Widgery offered to sew them are aiming to achieve. They do not have to achieve WPG coming into existence. commitment and hard work from a voluntary them all, or within any specific time frame. For each together. Many many hours had gone into the Committee, it is self-funding and a valuable resource work and the first ones were placed in West Hallmark there is a checklist which the community We have been very fortunate to be able to for the community. The EWPH attained: building management committee should work continue into our thirteenth year. Sadly some of Church for Easter 2003. Level 1 Charity Administration and Management through. the original exhibitors have left us but we have Years before, Lady Stevens had put kneelers Level 2 Health, Safety, Security and Licensing Hallmark is not just a process of ticking offa sheet; the been able to attract others and our monthly into East Church so there was not so many to Level 3 Community and Social Awareness, committee will have to produce evidence to meetings now average about twelve. We are be made for there. To finish our task we made and Forward Planning. demonstrate that the criteria are met. It is always looking for new members and our new curtains for both churches. “EWPH is extremely excited to have been awarded recommended that this material is kept in a clearly Secretary {Terry Brown) would be very pleased Please do go and visit the churches, where you this grading from Hallmark. The award is a reflection referenced file. Items that need to be provided as evidence are listed under each Hallmark level. This to tell you more about us {01884 861268). will see this wonderful collection of kneelers on of all the hard work of our committee volunteers, will not only help the peer visitors review your work but Suffice it for me to say that our intention is to and have a look in the book which explains all. who give their time freely, generously and willingly to Rosemarie Webber. will provide a valuable resource for the committee, develop the skills of any photographer from the help support this venture. Our aim is to ensure that the and an induction pack to new committee members, lowest of abilities to taking advantage of the Craft Group hall can go on delivering an excellent Parish resource holding the community buildings policies, procedures, skills of the most advanced for the benefit of us into the future” said Steve Baber, Honorary Chairman practices and governing documents. all. We are very well equipped with 8 laptop We have a very strong craft group in of EWPH Committee. computers each loaded with a good quality Worlington. We meet in the Parish Hall, (which As a charitable organisation, it is essential that editing package, an A3 printer and a high is now so wonderfully warm and comfortable), information is stored correctly and is accessible for the Current Committee membership is quality projector. We recently upgraded the on the first Monday of the month from 2- 4pm future generations. EWPH has stored all Steve Baber (Chair) editing software with grants from the Knights of and share tea, biscuits and chatter. documentation online or in hard copy in the hall to Campie Hurst-Bannister (Vice-chair) Witheridge and Heathcoats to both of whom we Being such a friendly group anyone is welcome ensure new committee members can maintain the Maxine Difford (Honorary Secretary) are very grateful. to bring their own crafts along or just come award on an ongoing basis. Nigel Sedgwick (Honorary Treasurer) along and join in the many skills we are taught. Lorna Manton (Booking Secretary) http://www.eastworlingtonparishhall.btck.co.uk/ What do we get up to? We have quite a varied Recently we have learned about card making, Ray Bassingthwaighte (PCCRepresentative) program this year with an end of year 'the world of wool' and 'thread vision'. There are Philip Risdon (EWPC Representative) competition, a mid year exhibition, days out in so many new things to learn. Angie Lunn (School Representative) the summer and an outdoor evening event in A friendly welcome is extended to anyone who Miya Bond Brian Edwards the autumn followed by critiques of what photos would like to join us.We are a circle of 'stitchers' LizGuppy JonathanHarford have been taken and evenings in the hall for who have become a tapestry of friends. suitable practical photography sessions. Rosemarie Webber 01884 860437 4 5 East Worlington Parish Hall

TheThe highlights highlights of of the the year year were were the the completion completion of of the the Foyer Foyer project project and and the the continuation continuation of of the the Parish Parish ToTo enter enter the the main main hall hall from from the the foyer foyer one one passes through a pair HallHall Community Community Programme Programme of of activities, activities, including including the the monthly monthly Sunday Sunday Brunch, Brunch, Pub Pub Nights Nights and and passesof striking through new internal a pair of glazed striking doors new ‘etched’ internal glazedwith images doors of CommunityCommunity Quiz. Quiz. ‘etched’‘sheaths with of corn images’ to represent of the Hall’s rural heritage.The AllAll monies monies to to cover cover the the running running costs costs and and the the funding funding of of major major projects projects was was achieved achieved during during the the year, year, ‘sheathsexternal ofarea corn in’ frontto represent of the Hall the also Hall’s formed rural heritage.The part of the project, throughthrough continued continued fund-raising fund-raising activities activities and and grant grant applications. applications. Maintaining Maintaining income income for for future future externalincluding area the provisionin front of of the two Hall new also purpose formed made, part of oak the sustainabilitysustainability of of the the Hall Hall will will be be the the major major priority priority in in future future years. years. project,noticeboards, including two the benches, provision and of hardstanding two new purpose for external made, During the year the Parish Hall Committee has achieved it’s five main strategic priorities: oakevents noticeboards, and car parking. two benches, The noticeboards, and hardstanding made by for Mac, a During the year the Parish Hall Committee has achieved it’s five main strategic priorities: skilled joiner and resident of West Worlington, provide an (I)(I) maintained maintained the the strength strength of of governance governance by by retaining retaining and and recruiting recruiting a a multi-skilled multi-skilled board board of of external events and car parking. Trustees / Management Committee; Theexcellent noticeboards, facility for, made posters by Mac, and general a skilled community joiner and information Trustees / Management Committee; displayed by the Parish Hall committee, Parish Council, and (ii)(ii) ensured ensured the the hall hall is is warm, warm, well well equipped, equipped, and and attractive attractive environment environment with with historical historical charm; charm; resident of West Worlington, provide an excellent facility for (iii) continued to have an impact on community well-being, social interaction, and community postersParochial and Church general Council. community Both information noticeboards displayed have the by East (iii) continued to have an impact on community well-being, social interaction, and community Worlington Parish Hall name displayed on a header.The two cohesioncohesion through through the the provision provision of of a a range range of of di difffferenterent social, social, recreational recreational and and educational educational activities; activities; the Parish Hall committee, Parish Council, and (iv) ensured the Hall is in good condition and well maintained; and Parochialbenches Churchbeneath Council. the notice Both provide noticeboards seating for have people the East (iv) ensured the Hall is in good condition and well maintained; and attending events or for those visiting the area. (v)(v) continued continued to to ensure ensure the the Hall Hall is is financially financially viable viable Worlington Parish Hall name displayed on a header. Patrick Dwen, our Treasurer, left the Committee after undertaking sterling work managing the Hall's TheThe two land oak in front benches of the beneath Hall has the been notice much provide enhanced seating and a Patrick Dwen, our Treasurer, left the Committee after undertaking sterling work managing the Hall's paved walkway laid up to the main door, providing an complexcomplex accounts. accounts. Nigel Nigel Sedgwick Sedgwick joined joined the the Committee Committee as as a a new new Trustee, Trustee, and and we we are are pleased pleased to to for people attending events or for those visiting the area. confirm he accepted the role of Treasurer. Shirley Moore who has provided excellent service as a Theattractive land in external front of space the Hall that, has in been good enhanced weather, can with be a used confirm he accepted the role of Treasurer. Shirley Moore who has provided excellent service as a in conjunction with the hall.The hope of the Parish Hall TrusteeTrustee and and contributed contributed to to many many events events and and activities activities decided decided it it was was time time to to leave leave the the Committee. Committee. paved walkway laid up to the entrance, providing an Our appreciation and thanks go to Patrick and Shirley. attractiveManagement external Committee space that, is that in thegood Hall weather, is well canused, be supports Our appreciation and thanks go to Patrick and Shirley. our community and is sustainable in the future. TheThe Parish Parish Hall Hall Committee, Committee, who who themselves themselves are are volunteers, volunteers, are are very very grateful grateful to to all all the the volunteers volunteers used in conjunction with the hall. whowho make make numerous numerous and and important important contributions contributions to to the the Parish Parish Hall Hall and and the the community community activities activities it it hosts.hosts. FoyerFoyerGrandGrand OpeningOpening FoyerFoyerProjecProject Achievedt Achieved TheThe completion completion of of the the foyer foyer project project o offfferedered an an opportunity opportunity to to organise organise a a community community Grand Grand Opening. Opening. All our community and contractors who had worked on the project were invited to attend and it was Starting in 2013 the Parish Hall Committee established a three-phase long term plan to conserve and All our community and contractors who had worked on the project were invited to attend and it was great to see a positive response resulting in a full improve our Hall. The opportunity to implement the great to see a positive response resulting in a full Hall. The special guest was Jana Khayat, Trustee, Foyer Project arose when the Garfield Weston Hall. The special guests were Jana Khayat, Trustee, Garfield Weston Foundation and her husband. Anniversary Fund offered a significant financial Garfield Weston Foundation and her husband. Garfield Weston Foundation provided the majority support for the importance the Hall plays in Garfield Weston Foundation provided the majority of the funds to enable us to undertake the project. providing essential community facilities and of the funds to enable us to undertake the project. It was also good to have representatives of Chair services. In addition, local fund-raising, donations, It was also good to have representatives of Chair of East Worlington Parish Council, Chair of and an ‘Awards for All’ grant, supported the of East Worlington Parish Council, Chair of Worlington Parochial Council, the Devon County provision of an outdoor community area with Worlington Parochial Council, the Devon County Councillor, the North Devon District Councillor, facilities, e.g. benches, noticeboards, hard standing Councillor, the North Devon District Councillor, and other fund raisers at the event, to join in the etc.The main contractor, Steve Leach,Bradford, a local a local and other fund raisers at the event, to join in the celebration.It provided an opportunity to thank all skilled craftsman, undertook the building work, and celebration.It provided an opportunity to thank all the partners contributing to the achievement of the secured all other trades locally, including electrician, the partners contributing to the achievement of the project, fund raisers, contractors, volunteers and plumber, carpenter and ground works specialist.In preparing the site for the new foyer he had to project, fund raisers, contractors, volunteers and our community for their support. demolish the old toilet and entrance, a task made more complicated by the discovery and removal of our community for their support. Steve Baber, as chair of East Worlington Parish Hall, provided a short presentation with slides to asbestos soffits. As a heritage site it was also necessary to have an archaeologist present when the Steve Baber, as chair of East Worlington Parish Hall, provided a short presentation with slides to outline the importance of the Hall, its conservation new foundations were dug. The only archaeological finding was an old stone lined land drain.The outlined the importance of the Hall, its conservation and improvement, and details about the work and decision to build the external walls in stone was supported by the local Conservation Officer ensuring and improvement, and details about the work and completion of the foyer. the building was in keeping with the local completion of the foyer. architecture. All the stone was donated from The event was made particularly special by the different sources in the parish and collected by brilliant singing of two songs by the pupils of The event was made particularly special by the volunteers. The project has made a significant East Worlington Primary School, enjoyed and brilliant singing of two songs by the pupils of improvement to the Hall. The enlarged foyer is appreciated by our guests who went on to unveil East Worlington Primary School, enjoyed and entered via a pair of impressive externaloak external oak a plaque, in the foyer to commemorate the appreciated by our special guests and all present. doors, offwhich therenow leads is a disabled a purpose toilet, designed a occasion. To add to the event a celebration cake unveiled a special plaque that is located in the foyer. maledisabled and toilet, a female a male toilet, and baby a female changing toilet, facilit a y, had been baked and iced to look like the Parish To add to the event a special celebration cake had storagebaby changing room for facilit chairsy, storage and tables room and for a chairs Hall and was cut by Jana. The community now been baked and iced to look like the Parish Hall. designatedand tables, facilitiesand a designated for coats. facility for coats. have a warm, welcoming, and well-equipped Asfacility part toof bethe proud proceedings of. this was cut by Jana. The community now have a warm, welcoming, and well-equipped facility to be proud of and use. 6 7 Christmas at the Hall The Laughing Cockerel Pilates A Christmas Tree was erected outside the Hall, adorned with lights and decorations made by On the 20th December the Hall became the Mat Work and Foam Roller Pilates Classes are the pupils of East Worlington Primary School. ever popular ‘Laughing Cockerel’ Pub. held at East Worlington Parish hall every The guest of honour, Councillor Jeremy Yabsley The highlight of the event was a brilliant Thursday morning 9.30-10.30. turned on the lights. performance by the Ukulele All Stars a group Pilates exercises involve a whole body work out formed from the village Ukulele club. They concentrating on controlled movement, The monthly Community Brunch in December played and sang a range of popular songs and breathing, relaxation, strengthening and had a Christmas theme. This was very well encouraged the audience to join in with flexibility. We warm up while standing, then the supported and kept the kitchen team and 'front signing. Our 'resident' pub night quiz master majority of the exercises are on a mat or for the of house' team busy all morning. Mark Edmonds added to the evening with a more advanced participants on a foam roller. As with all monthly Brunches it's a great very topical musical quiz. Thanks must go We finish with a series of stretches. In Pursuit of the Improbable opportunity to meet and chat with others in the again to Barbara Edwards for the’pub food’ Individual induction is necessary before joining On 1st November 2019 Steven Powles gave a community. As a Christmas thank you it is whilst Brian Edwards the Parish Hall 'publican' the class, ring Kathy Gardner 07974910719 for fascinating talk about photographing wildlife important that we recognise the efforts of presided over the bar. details. throughout the years that he has lived in nearby volunteers throughout the year who enable the The hall is ideal for a small intimate group. Withleigh. Eighty people gathered in the Parish Brunches to run and a special thanks to Mark Since the refurbishment and the addition of the Hall, lured not only by Steven's reputation as a Edmonds 'head chef' and kitchen manager entrance porch ,with its lovely toilets, disabled leading local authority on wildlife but also by supremo. and baby changing facilities, the group has refreshments, wine and of course a raffle! become ever more popular, the new underfloor No one was disappointed as Steven described The Hall, once more, provided the perfect heating helping greatly with relaxation. A big how he has used his remarkable array of venue for the annual Community Christmas thank you to everyone who contributed to this monitors and cameras to capture some Lunch which was was extremely well wonderful facility and to those of you who wonderful moments – a fox climbing up the tree attended. Everybody enjoyed a something from continue to maintain it and keep it beautifully on the wall of his house to pinch some pears; the splendid three-course Christmas menu clean. First Aid Course an otter who came to trust Steven so much that followed by tea and coffee, all prepared by she would ignore him on the river bank; a outside caterers. Many people brought their On 8th June 2019 about 30 people attended a cheeky mouse in his porridge oats; the activities own wine to enjoy with the meal. Once again around a hornets' nest in the attic of his house. our hosts and event organisers Ron and Shirley British Red Cross first aid day in the school (as the Parish Hall was still undergoing some It was hardly surprising that everyone loved the had arranged a raffle for the ladies, providing talk and can't wait for his next visit. early 'Christmas Presents' for the winners. building work). Thank you to the school for letting us use one of the classrooms. The couple who came from the Red Cross ran Campie Hurst-Bannister free a very informative and practical session, entry Ukulele encouraging everyone to participate and making us all realise how helpful it is to have There’s been lots of enthusiastic strumming and expert guidance from the professionals. singing in Worlington over the last year. vegie option Part of the course concentrated on There are about 12 in the ‘Band with No Name’ licenced and we meet every fortnight in our lovely warm, mince Resuscitation and it emphasised to us all the bar pies mulled importance of having a defibrillator in the welcoming village hall. wine ukelele band village. I think I can honestly say we are a lovely Christmas Party Night At the end of the session we were all given a friendly little group and I’m amazed how at The Parish Hall first aid booklet and a certificate confirming that everyone has embraced the opportunity to love Friday 20th December 7..11pm we had attended the course. this charming little instrument. seasonal music quiz Campie Hurst-Bannister Jude Edmonds 8 9 Riverside ROCK& JAZZ Riverside BLUES with

We looked forward with great excitement to the with revamped Riverside event in 2019, having been HonestJohn unable to proceed in 2018. During the winter East Worlington BrianP and Lou had designed and made some Sat 13thJuly 2019 very striking 3D road signs, which you could not Picnics from 6.00pm Tickets available from Music from £12.50 Wendy fail to notice. The mobile stage, totally 8.00pm to 11.00pm each [email protected] Tel.01884 860988 revamped in the winter 2017 and now named Remember to book £15 your Gazebo spot onthegate No dogs please the John Troake stage, was dusted offand Proceeds to Hospicecare@Home, Devon Air Ambulance prepared for what would be its second outing. & East Worlington Parish Hall The setting up of this event is half the fun, it being located in Campie's field alongside the Nearly £3000 raised for river. The first task was to tow the stage from the Janet Troake's barn down Rull Hill and into Charities position using Phil Browns trusty tractor. Not an People arrive at about six and are encouraged easy task in itself. The extensive dance floor to bring their own chairs, tables, picnics, but was then laid out in front of it and meticulously often arrive with huge banqueting tables, screwed together by Mac and Lou. Meanwhile personal lighting, candelabras, and mountains the two Brians set out what seemed like miles of food and booze. of rope and stakes to form the organised The stage was set. As it got dark and the parking for over 100 cars. atmosphere closed in on us,and the band, Having collected reels of cabling, flood lights Honest John, from Zeal Monachorum broke and spot lights from Richard Boyles, the two into song. Immediately people were on their Brians then set about the task of unravelling the feet dancing, the first being 84 year old John heavy cabling and running it from Jilly's house Hockley and his wife Sheila, who had organised across the bridge to the site. As evening fell on the event in the past for over 20 years. The the night before the event, they set up all the rest quickly followed. lighting effects in the trees surrounding the The music a mix of blues, rock and Jazz was stage. belted out all evening with an increasing The next day the gazebos and toilets arrived. fervour. The dance floor, even though enlarged There is generally enough space for about 26 this year, was full and heaving. gazebos. These spaces are reserved in It was a great night, and although it had been advance at the time people book their tickets. planned to become a bi-annual event, by The gazebos are arranged in a horseshoe overwhelming requests, it will stay an annual shape so that they all get a good view of the one! stage. An arc of hay bales are arranged in the The profit raised was close to £3000. centre for those who did not bring a gazebo to £1000 was presented to the Devon Air sit on. Ambulance, £1000 to the newDevon Hospice The organisation of the ticket sales starts in Care at Homescheme and the balance went June, Wendy masterminding the numbers and towards the final stage of the refurbishment of the position people would prefer their gazebo to the Parish Hall. be placed. On the night, most people on the So what you will all want to know is, when is the EWPH committee have a role, either taking a next one? Answer….unfortunately because of shift on the ticket office, car park duties, selling th the Coronavirus it will not be until Friday 18 raffle tickets and providing for and feeding the July 2021 band. Brian Percival. 10 11 P

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At East Worlington we have been developing We had a vocabulary focus on each activity. We were lucky enough to go to The Queen's In March the group went up to Dorset to see our curriculum and now have a topic each term Activities included a cooking demonstration, Theatre, Barnstaple, to see the pantomime the Shanghi Maths demonstrations. Mastery in which all classes follow. The skills and making Chinese fans, cookies and using 'Snow White'. This was paid for by our amazing, Maths means, ensuring a sound understanding knowledge taught within these topics develop calligraphy to create some Chinese writing to hard-working PTFA, along with many other trips of the maths involved in each mathematical as the children grow older. give good luck. and visits and wonderful things to enhance the concept. This is achieved through the use of Over the term, we will be linking the geography, children's education such as: some new manipulatives (concrete), images history, art and design technology into this so musical instruments and a range of the latest (representational) and abstract (numbers and that the children learn lots of new facts about books to be published by our favourite authors, digits) methods of calculation. Learning goes China and gain a better understanding of the to name just a few. through each step to ensure good culture. understanding. This has built on our focus last year on using reasoning and problems solving. Last term, a Roman Centurion came and visited the school as part of our 'Marvellous Me' project, where we looked at one of the key points in the history of Britain. The whole school also went on an exciting and informative visit to the Roman Baths in Bath. The children learnt This term we are studying all aspects of China about the Roman Empire, the armies and and its culture. The Acorns, for example, timeline as well as what things the Romans designed, stitched and decorated the animal invented or brought to our shores, which are which represents their birth year. This was then still seen today, such as: indoor plumbing, used to make a pictograph which has been cabbages, straight roads, cats and the calendar used in maths. we still use today – to mention just a few. The Acorns and Pre-school also went on a visit to Jean Smyth's farm which linked into their science topic on animals and humans, growing and changing.

Last year the school took part in the 'decision making spelling project', which had a strong impact on the children's spellings. The outcome was that schools within the project who had adopted this systematic and rigorous program of spellings, showed a significant Finally this year we are focusing on developing improvement in the spelling ages of all vocabulary, which we are teaching explicitly children, but particularly the younger years. As using many of the strategies learnt from the a result the school has continued this good decision making spelling project. As a staffwe practice this year. The program uses a range have been exploring how important early of learning strategies which are dyslexic reading is to a child's whole education, and how friendly, approaches such as: pattern seeking, reading to children and exposing them to a wide decision making, overlearning, practising and range of new and less familiar vocabulary can games/quizzes. We are also teaching enhance their ability to learn and understand handwriting with rigor to ensure that the new vocabulary for the rest of their lives. As children can write fluently and recognise part of this we have members of the community We started with an amazing day of dance The children have taken part in the celebration mistakes. helping to organise our library and loan out where the children got to use real Chinese fans, of both Harvest and Christmas with a beautiful This year we are taking part in the 'Jurassic books to the school children and lend books to parasols and a giant Chinese dragon to perform traditional Nativity and Carol service in the Hub Action Research Project' for Mastery in members of the toddlers group. Talk is an traditional dances with. The children have church, followed by a social with mince pies Maths. As part of this research group, the important part of our Pre-school and foundation continued to look at stories from China and and mulled wine and our big Christmas draw. school hosted one of the meetings and the stage unit and play enables the children to learn texts about China as part of our topic, building Oaks were watched for a demonstration lesson to articulate their thinking and explore their up to the Chinese New Year. by the 14 members of the group. learning along-side experienced staff.

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Some of our children were lucky enough to win the competition to have their work put up in Eggesford Forest as part of the centenary celebrations. As well as this, the winners from across the Chulmleigh Academy Trust went to the forest to plant 60 of 100 trees being planted to commemorate the occasion and to see some of the trees still standing, which were planted 100 years ago. We have been busy over the past year giving the PFSU some fresh paint on the walls over the summer and also a lovely new shed was kindly funded by our PTFA for the PFSU garden to replace the old and very out worn one. We use the shed for role play and the children spend lots of their time in there. TheKnights of Witheridge also funded some wonderful new musical instruments for the children which they have absolutely loved. We just want to say a big thank you, the children and I are so grateful and very lucky to have new resources regularly updated and keeping up with the children's interest.

In October 2019 we bid a fond farewell to lovely Tamara Parish who was the Preschool Assistant for just over a year. We wish her the best of luck in her new adventure in a new job, The Partnership Foundation Stage Unit (PFSU) As a school we have been very lucky to have and welcome Rebecca Harrison to East enables the children to have a seamless so many parents and community members Worlington preschool as the new Assistant. transition from Preschool into Reception where contribute in such a wide range of ways to the they can continue their learning journey with In April I will be sadly leaving as manager here at children's education. I would like to say thank We have seen new faces and families start confidence. This has been working well for the the preschool, which wasn't a decision made you to all who fund raise, share their homes here at the preschool this year which has been staff and children, taking part in jointly planned lightly however a new life in France, some and histories, time and expertise with the lovely and they have all settled in so well. activities together on a daily basis, enabling all travelling and time with my family is my next children as this makes their education so much These children range in age from two to four children to access play based activities and to adventure. richer and is one of the things which make it years old. explore and experience more practical learning. I would like to take this opportunity to say thank such a special school community to be part of you to everyone for the outstanding support I've been given. I've truly loved working here, being part of the community, school and the children's lives. So thank you.

We look forward to another wonderful year here at East Worlington preschool and a big thank you to the continued support we receive from our parents, especially during a time of change.

Lydia Roberts

16 17 We secured some grant funding and donations The PTA from parents and pupil fundraising which was earmarked for the garden project and that is The objective of the PTFA is to enrich our now underway. children’s school experience. The Duck Race was fantastic as usual, the We do this by fundraising through organising additional support of the Vets 4 Pets Barnstaple fun events and activities for the children and Team this year really made a difference and we grown-ups, as well as creating a social network were so pleased to welcome so many local East Worlington of members. It goes without saying, a big thank people to enjoy it with us. Thank you once you to all of the parents, grandparents, carers, again for your support. neighbours, friends, teachers and TAs who Chanelle Busby, East Worlington Pre School Toddlers support, sponsor, donate and contribute to our and Primary School PTFA Chair 2019/2010 events throughout the year. We kicked offwith our November Christmas East Worlington toddlers and parents/guardians There is a warm welcome awaiting, Mum’s to be, Fayre at The Thelbridge Cross Inn, a lovely well History Group attended evening. The jumble sales have all have enjoyed taking part in a variety of activities parents, guardians and grandparents with young been successful, increasing back to three this The Heritage Group was established some six this year, which have included ‘essy’sensory play children. Why not join us for a chat, warm drink year. We managed to incorporate some festive years ago to support grant applications, and weeks that have had a focus on Halloween and something yummy to eat for £1 per week, fun into our fundraising activities through the primarily from Heritage Lottery, and to manage Christmas Draw which took place after the and autumn. while the children (0-5 years old) play happily and and action the implementation of the Heritage School Carol Concert and the children created Plans in order to obtain a grant towards the ‘Toddlers’ runs every Tuesday morning from interact with their friends.All children are offered a their own designs for Christmas cards which renovation of the village hall. On completion of parents could then purchase. 9.15am-11.30am during term time, in the school fruit snack and drink. the village hall project, Heritage Lottery funding At Easter we delivered the ever popular family ceased and the Group was disbanded. hall. Bingo event with our “eggsellant”caller David Crane once again supporting this event. However, members of the Heritage Group It’s not all about the fundraising, with a view to thought they would like to continue as a History putting on some events for the children to enjoy. Group, its primary objective being the We had a disco in East Worlington Parish Hall gathering, cataloguing and recording the history at Halloween and two after-school movie nights of the two villages. To that end it has collected for the children, with popcorn and ice cream. and located photographs, documents and Families and friends have continued to show newspaper cuttings of events, both past and support to the school through the ongoing present, all of which serve to maintain the routes of Easy Fundraising and 59 Club. If local narrative of the community and the continuity of people would like to know more about our Domesday Villages. All archive material will supporting the school through these methods, be stored in the Village Hall where it should be please contact the school onadmin@east- secure and safe from deterioration. In addition, west-worlington-primary.devon.sch.uk or call all documents and photographs will be scanned 01884 861722. with the intention that eventually all information will be accessible to villagers and researchers on line, as well as being available in the Village Hall. The Group will be grateful to anyone who has information, whether it be documents, photographs or anecdotal, that they are willing to share.

Liz Guppy and Lorna Manton 18 19 The quirkiness of the The Worlington weather can never disguise the fact that Sunday Club providing teas, parking cars and preparing gardens all require the OPEN GARDEN cheerful participation of a East Worlington large number of House uncomplaining souls. To 3rd & 10thMarch all of them a heartfelt, if 2019 windblown, vote of Crocuses and thanks. Cream Teas Barnabas Hurst- Bannister The Church Garden Fete Crocus and Cream teas It appears that one necessary feature of the Worlington Church Fete is a weather phenomenon, and “2019’s” was Question: what do you have if you get two wind. Described by the weather channel of a well-known March Sundays in a row when gale force winds public service broadcaster as a gentle breeze it demonstrated flatten every plant in sight? Answer: crocus The Royal British Legion its gentleness by depositing the ice cream gazebo into one of open days at East Worlington House. After the more sensitive borders –and that was before the losing a whole day the previous year to seven Poppy Appeal proceedings began. inches of snow, it was verging on the dispiriting And this year the proceedings were launched by the Bishop of on3rd March, not only to read the forecast of Exeter, a prelate whose importance was belied by the Storm Freya, but also to discover the accuracy delightful manner of his opening speech and the enthusiasm of that forecast. To report that 10th March was with which he rowed against the clock (regular correspondents drier but windier is bleak comfort indeed. These may be alarmed to learn that yet again the fete was witness to were conditions in which Scott of the Antarctic an innovation –this year a brace of rowing machines), shied at would have struggled to put up those familiar coconuts, basketed balls, skittled and tombola’d. Never before yellow arrows that point the way for any in the history of the Worlington Church Fete has someone National Garden Scheme aficionado. For your been so pleased to make offwith the redcurrant puffs. frozen correspondent it was but a foretaste of But frankly, bishops come and bishops go. What doesn’t the challenge of handling paper (well, plastic change is the presence of the John Arlott of the fete world, actually, apart from those welcome twenty GeoffBoyles, hunched as ever over the microphone, urging pound notes) money in what appeared to be a us to visit the competitive displays in the parish hall, devour hurricane. teas laden with naughtiness and scamper up and down the The good news was that plenty of people were lawn in one of the many races –a task made that much more prepared to don all the necessary layers of challenging for those who had responded to the call to tea extra clothing to come and gaze at where the before lumbering up to the starting line. Just beyond the crocuses would have been if they had not been finishing line, which for a number of people appeared as a faint concept in a distant haze, stood that reliable sentinel the vaporised by the ferocity of the weather that Witheridge fire engine, now as much an integral part of the followed the balmiest February in memory. The fete as Worly Bargains, although arguably easier to shift. caring charities for which the NGS raises funds In the parish hall, freshly reopened with its glittering new were not the only beneficiaries of the entrance, wonky vegetables jostled with scones made by a determination of nearly 160 people. The Parish man (adding that extra little edge to the already competitive Hall was also able to reap a respectable flavour of the day) and home-produced eggs vied with flower financial harvest from the provision of what was arrangements in a gravy boat. This is truly where market billed as cream teas but which was in reality a forces collide with the awesome power of nature. spectacular spread of scones, cream, jam, Preparing for the fete, setting it up on the day (try to imagine cakes, brownies and meringues. It seemed the process of assembling and pricing the Worly Bargains) entirely possible that the visitors scooted round and dismantling it once the last sticky prizes have been the garden a little more swiftly than usual before handed out, involve a lot of hard work by a lot of people. They settling in for a somewhat more rewarding and deserve a huge vote of thanks. leisurely graze through all that the groaning Hall tables had to offer. Barnabas Hurst-Bannister 20 21 St Maryʼs Church St Maryʼs Church We had a special pet service in June which was well attended by the canine community and the East Worlington West Worlington refreshments after the service were greatly enjoyed by us all. The Archdeacon of Barnstaple came and We will publish our accounts and annual report officiated at our Evening service in October. It in the spring which will be available for all to was a great pleasure to see him in Worlington see how our funds are allocated. and very much appreciated by the large The PCC has some fund raising ideas for the congregation. forthcoming year and we will announce these After far too long the diagrammatic layout for on the webpage and in the newsletter in due the positioning of new graves is now on the course. church notice board and anyone wishing to Campie has also organised a concert for church reserve a place should write their name on the funds in March (unfortunately this was diagram or contact one of the churchwardens. cancelled due to the Coronavirus lockdown) but The churchyard remains beautifully maintained we give a huge thanks to Campie and by Brian Percival and Brian Edwards to whom Barnabas for the support they give the church we are as always extremely grateful. in so many ways but especially for allowing us to use their house and grounds for the annual Patrick Brook. Church Warden church fete. The Harvest Supper was once again well supported by the community with some 80 Last year was an uneventful one for St. Mary’s people attending. Food was this year provided Church West Worlington. As ever the by Rosie Brooks and a big thank you must go to churchyard was kept beautifully and it was St Mary’s, East Worlington is a church of ancient her and all who helped. Entertainment was We are very pleased to be able to say that lovely to see the wildflowers there in the Spring. foundation situated within the heart of the village provided by the Pallister family who have only attendances have improved during 2019. We The Jackdaws, as enterprising as ever, have of East Worlington surrounded by the School recently moved into Drayford. Thank you to all extend a very warm welcome to John and Alice found a new way into the spire and the glorious and the Village Hall. who supported the event and look out for Rhodes and Simon and Maggie Good who have oak, resplendent its foliage, celebrated another There was probably a Saxon place of worship details of the 2020 Harvest Supper. moved into the village. We are sorry to have to summer in its long life. on the site but the present church was rebuilt in We must also thank Christopher and Becky say goodbye to Tiggs and Gaile Pearson Miles St Mary’ had its fair share of visitors who 1879 following a fire, by the generosity of the Boyles for running the Sunday School which who have moved to Sussex and Judith Kauntze described the church as venerable and well Earl of Portsmouth who lived at Eggesford. meets once a month and for the continued who has moved to Exeter. The fabric of the worth the effort despite the “Terrible road!” The tower contains 6 bells and is used by a enthusiasm they show in building the activities church has been maintained apart from the Another commented on how lovely the kneelers regular group of Ringers. Graham Butt retired and enjoyment for the young people who join permanent difficulty with the jackdaws in the were and the general ambiance of the building. this year as Bell Captain and we thank Graham our church family at our Communion Service. spire. It is hoped that we can persuade one of Indeed, many were grateful that the Church st for his many years of service. Brian Edwards We have also moved into the 21 Century with our local farmers with tree climbing experience was open. As ever St Mary’s provides a to make another internal ascent of the spire to has now taken on the role and we wish him well. a Facebook page and we also use The continuity and narrative to the life and history of repair the damage . Generally we have two services a month in East Worlington website to list our monthly services. West Worlington and long may it do so. We have had the bible repaired by Exeter Unsurprisingly our thanks go to the many Church with other services such as Christmas bookbinders and we are most grateful to The benefactors who so generously provide funds to Eve Communion also being held at East The fabric of the building remains in good order Friends of West Worlington Trust for meeting the Trust and to all the villagers who contribute Church. and we await the next Architects inspection. this expense. to the maintenance of the churchyard and the Attendances at Services in East Church The Churchyard in springtime is a delight of wild flowers and is well worth a visit to take in The organ continues to be a concern due to the flower arrangements that appear without fail regularly attract a good number of Parishioners ff the colours and variety of plants. dampness during the winter which has e ected every month. Any bequests or donation are and our Christmas and Easter Services are very the electronics but thanks to the ingenuity of our I also give a huge thank you to all those who always gratefully received as there is always well attended with 90 plus attending our organist Rosie Brook with her blow heater she something to be done and I am sure you will provide and arrange flowers and also clean the Christmas Eve Communion Service in 2019. continues to keep us all awake. Vicar Adrian agree that it is certainly worth it. Church keeping it in such good order. I must thank Paul Tanner for the excellent work has often had to come to our rescue with his I must also thank our Vicar Adrian for all the he has undertaken to keep the churchyard and iPad and we are delighted that he has had an Gavin Manton surrounds in such good order over the last year. help and support he gives to me as extension to his ministry in Witheridge. We have once again paid in full our common Churchwarden. Our Christmas Carol service was very well share to the Diocese and thanks to the support Finally without the wonderful support we supported and conducted by Andrew Clarke. of our congregation and the wider community receive from this vibrant community my task as The mulled wine seemed to go down well and we enter 2020 in a more positive financial Churchwarden would be so much more difficult every year the consumption increases and our position although we still have financial and for this I thank you all. thanks go to the ladies of Worlington for their pressures due to rising costs in all areas. mince pies. We also thank them for their help Ray Bassingthwaighte. Churchwarden with cleaning the church throughout the year. 22 23 The Worlington Sunday Club The children have covered many topics over the year including Doubting Thomas, Pentecost and the story of the Prodigal Son. With the start-up of the Chawleigh Sunday Club in September we have gone right back to the beginning of the Bible taking the children from Creation, the story of Adam and Eve to Noah’s Ark. Sunday Club was fortunate to join the St John’s day parade in Witheridge and the Worlington Duck Race car show. Our battered old Volvo was given a clean and decorated to look like Jonah and the Whale. Each year the children choose a charity that they would like to raise money for, this year the funds were split between the Sunday Club and ‘The Born Free Foundation’. At time of writing The Royal British Legion we still have money coming in, but are looking at a total around £120. Thank you to all those Poppy Appeal who helped and donated. Worlington Sunday Club is held on the first Sunday of each month in East Worlington Parish Hall. The club runs from 11am to 12:30 Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 2019 and welcomes children of pre-school age Remembrance honours the service and through to early teens. The aim of the Sunday sacrifice of our Armed Forces, veterans and their families. People supporting the appeal Club is to teach children the Bible in a fun and take part whatever their religious or political safe environment with games, competitions and beliefs as the poppy remains a poignant symbol stories. The club coincides with the Communion of Remembrance and hope. The very first service at East Worlington Church and the poppy appeal raised £106,000 to help veterans children are invited to take part at the end of the with housing and jobs, a considerable sum at service if they wish. All our staffmembers are the time. Today's Poppy Appeal attracts 40,000 certificated with the Disclosure and Barring volunteers and distributes 40 million poppies. Service (DBS), previously CRB. If needed lifts The poppies for distribution in the majority of from Witheridge can be arranged. For further the UK are made in Aylesford, Kent. Whilst the details please telephone Chris or Beckey on poppies for Scotland are made in Edinburgh at (01884) 860066 (answerphone) or find us on the Lady Haig Poppy factory. Over five million Facebook –East Worlington Sunday Club . Scottish poppies (which have four petals and no Email [email protected] leaf), unlike the poppies for the rest of UK, are still made by hand by disabled ex-servicemen and distributed by the sister charity Bell Ringers Poppyscotland. The 2019 Poppy Appeal for Worlington raised In June the Worlington Churches held the £755. A considerable achievement by the five South Molton Deanary Competition. collectors who braved all weathers to complete Ringing took place at West and East Church the appeal two weeks prior to Remembrance with the Novice Class ringing at East. The Sunday. On behalf of the Royal British Legion I Worlington team came second in the Novice would like to thank the volunteers of Worlington Class and were presented with a Certificate. for their dedication and to all parishioners, who Refreshments provided by Campie helped give so generously, – thank you make a successful and enjoyable evening. . We practise Tuesday evenings at East Church Lt Col (retired) P E Townsend MBE, Poppy ringing from 7.30.pm until 9pm. Organiser New members are always welcome.