Luppitt Packet

July/August 2010 USEFUL PHONE NUMBERNUMBERSS

LUPPITT Parish Council: Chairman, Gavin Brake 892767 Clerk: Mrs Tracy Bell 01823 681138 Village Hall: Chairman: Brian Pulman 891324 Secretary: Mary Joyce 891328 Commoners: Secretary : Gavin Brake 892767 Footpaths : Julia Sparks 891659 Luppitt Wives: Mrs Jean Hooper: 892969 Youth Club: Julia Crabb: 01404 891192 Vicar: Revd Nick Wall MBE 891243 PCC secretary: Wendy Watson 891959 Churchwardens: Brian Pulman 891324 John Arbuthnott 891032 Mothers Union: Olive Clapp MBE 891386 Captain of Bellringers: Pearl Pulman 891324 Cricket Club: S Berry 891268 Luncheon Club: Jean Hooper 892969 Hartridge Buddhist Monastery: 891251

ROADS - Area East Highway Management Little Moor House, Falcon Road, Industrial Estate, Exeter, EX2 7PL Telephone 0845 155 1004 Email - eastareahm@.gov.uk

OTHER Editorial board Police: 08452 777444 David Street Crimestoppers:: 0800 555111 Joan Beckett Blackdown Practice: Lindsey Dalgety Carol Scott 891861 The views of contributors are not Blackdown Support Group: necessarily those of the Editorial Board.

(Hemyock) 01823 681036 The Editor’s decision is final. Honiton Medical Centre : 548544 The Luppitt Packet is published ten times a Honiton Hospital: 540540 year, and is delivered to most households in Dev.Air Ambulance: 01392 466666 the Parish of Luppitt. TRIP: 46529: community transport ADVERTISADVERTISINGINGINGING C.A.B.: 44213 Honiton Library: 41212 contact Carol Scott phone: 01404-44819 Traveline: 0870 608 2 608 Email

We would all like to send our very best wishes for a speedy recovery to Rev Nick Wall. I am sure that all the Parishes he serves hope he will be back and refreshed after a good month’s rest. Lindsey Dalgety

From - Tim, Julie, Katie & Ellie Rich xxxx

We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who supported our ‘Family Teddybears Picnic’ on Sunday 13 th June. With all proceeds going towards the Royal Devon & Exeter Neonatal Unit, where our twin girls Katie and Ellie spent the first 24 days of their lives. The total so far stands at a marvellous £2,089.07, with donations still coming in which is fantastic. This has completely exceeded our expections and we thank you for your generosity. The weather held out and we hope everyone had an enjoyable afternoon. Katie and Ellie had a great time meeting lots of new faces. The teddybears were won by Pippa Harris (named Polly) and Harry Branch (named Harry). The sweets in the jar were won by Anna Podbery. There were 64 cow pat winners, all winning £10 each. Cow 422 did her business in square number 10. Winners were Jackie Seager, Verity Johnson, Lynne Kellow, Paul Payne, Ian Arscott, Julie Rich, Laura Pearson, Lisa Beigan, Will Greenslade, Antony Bond, Amanda, Mike Sellick, Kevin Henry, Roy Sampson, Dan Jeeves, Becci Shrimpton, Manor Hotel, Henry Johnson, Matt Froom, Zoe Bicheno, Terry Burden, Tracy Chapman, Anita Tyers, Adrian Cave, Brian Pulman, Frosty, Adam Crabb, Clifford Every, Helen Parris, Daniel Pidgeon, Sarah, Fred Drew, Emma Dunevein, Ruby Rich, Liam Dare, Robert Sinclair, Jim Bennett, Willy Rich, Luke Holmes, Jo Harris, Tony Wiggins, Bill Freeston, Jemma Box, Monica Parris, Chris Thomas, Alistair King, Will Sanders, Mark Joyce, Lois Norman, Jonathan Lewis, Mo Borer, Rose Mole Valley, Meg & Dan, Mia Sainsbury, Robert Bartlett, Robin Rich, Paul Pulman & Steph Branch. Thank you all once again for your support, we really appreciate your kindness. 1 Minutes of a meeting of Luppitt Parish Council held in the Village Hall on Tuesday 1 st June 2010 at 8pm.

HIGHWAYS AND TRAFFIC Parish Highways programme – report on progress and receive quotes for work for agreement. Quote received from A R Tucker for the concreting of the ditch opposite the Church; parking space and pipe ditch opposite Church gate £1400, and piping of gully from Coombeshead to Common, part pipe (150m) and concrete gutter to edge of road £1800.

Meg Booth of DCC Highways has confirmed that although unable to confirm dates at present the lay-bye opposite the church will be made up prior to surface dressing, there are several long sections of road due for surface dressing (subject to weather) in the parish during the summer months. Cllr Tucker suggested if the church lay-bye is done by Highways then the parish council should address the Gulley Lane issues in order to preserve the remaining carriageway, as the road is deteriorating very quickly. Cllrs Brake, Tucker, Prettejohn and Dalgety all declared an Interest. This was agreed by the remaining councillors as urgent and decided that this should become part of the wider plan for the parish if it becomes a trial area for devolved powers. If the trial does not go ahead then this issue should be addressed with some urgency.

Chairman has been in contact with highways over potholes, particularly 50m north of the entrance to Halsdon Cottage and the compilation of potholes about 100m south of Whitehall Farm – these are gapping and will result in claims if not attended to urgently. Clerk to report as well.

Lengthsman is due 2 nd June for five working days, then 26 th August for a further five days, there was considerable discussion surrounding their lack of direction and accountability. It was agreed to track their work over the next week and ensure the list of requests is fulfilled.

2 DCC digger has opened up the easement in to The School House ditch again on last visit, lengthsman to be informed and asked to put right and ensure it is not on the map (clerk to request a map of easements).

Maps of roads, one showing lengthsman issues and easements and another showing main gritting roads and categories of all highways are required– agreed clerk should request and ask that the parish council be consulted in decisions affecting these.

Cllr Hooper complained that the Devon Wildlife Trust field on Dumpdon Lane (from top of Dumpdon down to where gas line crosses road) has not had the hedge paired for years, there are thick branches needing chain sawing off. Clerk to ask Highways to write and request proper management.

Cllr Pulman is to speak to property owners on Shelf lane if they have had private hedge trimming work done, as the chippings were put in a ditch and have blocked the drain. Clerk to check this wasn’t a Highways vehicle.

Cllr Prettejohn explained that there have been complaints from parishioners in Wick about mud on the road, Cllr Hooper explained that he will be doing some work on the road side which will alleviate the problem of mud splashing back on to the highway as badly, but the road geography naturally makes a pool on the road, washing mud down to the centre. Cllr Clapp also suggested that the District Council were asked to check if there is a leak in the council house foul drainage system as there appears to be water running into the ditch even in very dry weather.

COMMUNITY FACILITIES Community policing report – There were three assault related crimes at one private address on two occasions in the past month.

Playground inspection – report received. Any issues identified were low risk, there were no issues demanding immediate action and the report was circulated by email for perusal.

Date for next meeting – 8pm Tuesday 6 th July 2010

3

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH

This message relates to Police Log No.219 17/06/10. There has been a burglary overnight at the Smeatharpe Stadium near Luppitt. Entry was gained via the roof and a large amount of plant equipment has been stolen. Did you notice any suspicious activity? If you have any information please contact 08452 777 444 quoting police log 219 17/06/10. Please phone us with any information on 08452 777 444

This message relates to police log 717 of the 7th May 2010. We warn you of a trick being played on Motorists in our area it is well known in other parts of the country. A motorist is flagged down by the occupants of another vehicle who state that they have run out of fuel and need cash. They offer gold jewellery in exchange. Have nothing to do with this. The jewellery is worthless. A silver Mercedes and a red Toyota with males of eastern European appearance were involved in this particular incident. Please phone us with any information on 08452 777 444.

The area is receiving very aggressive phone calls from people trying to sell home alarm systems. They try hard to make an appointment to call, and say, falsely , that their system has a direct line to the police who will respond quickly. This is not true, and anyone receiving one of these calls should just put the phone down.

Please warn any elderly or vulnerable neighbours about this menace.

4 Luppitt Cooking Dandelion and Burdock

2 large Burdock roots 2 Dandelion roots 4.5 litres/1 gallon water 500g/1lb caster sugar 2 tbs black treacle Juice of 1 lemon Yeast

Wipe the roots clean and cut off the leaves. Cut the roots into small pieces. Put the chopped roots into a large pan with 2.2litres/4 pints of water and boil for 30 minutes. Add the rest of the water plus the sugar, treacle, and lemon juice to the pan and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain off the roots and leave the liquid to cool. Meanwhile, mix the yeast with some warm water so that it starts fermenting. When the root liquid is tepid, add the yeast. Leave to ferment in the bucket for 3-4 days. Put into bottles and drink after a week.

From A Cook on the Wild Side via rivercottage.net

LEMONADE. Thin skinned lemons are best. 1 lemon 2 tbsp sugar 6 ice cubes 1 1/4 pints cold water Place the lemon, sugar and ice in a blender, top up to the ½ pint level with cold water, and turn on for 10 seconds. Strain into a jug. To serve, add one or two ice cubes and float thin slices of lemon in the drink.

ARDAURGOZATZA. BASQUE LEMONADE. 3 lemons peeled ½ litre water ½ litre red wine ½ litre white wine 75 g. sugar Soak the lemon peel in the water for 24 hours. Add the sugar and red and white wines to the water with sliced lemons. Serve chilled.

PTO 5 FRESH LEMONADE . Another version !

3 lemons 4oz caster sugar 1 ½ pints water Scrub the lemons, halve and squeeze out the juice. Re- serve the lemon juice and place the lemon halves in a basin along with the sugar. Measure the water into a kettle and bring to the boil. Pour over the lemons and sugar and stir to dissolve the sugar. Leave until cold. Strain the lemonade into a jug, add the lemon juice and chill well before serving. Pour into ice-filled tumblers and serve.

Amian Fry.

Luppitt Flower Show

July 31st 2010

Enclosed please find the schedule for the Luppitt Flower Show.

Do come and enter something and join us. It’s only for fun, and makes a great day to meet your friends and enjoy a lovely cream tea as well. Setting up - 9.30-11am Show opens—2.00pm Presentation of prizes - 4.00pm

See you there!

Sue and Joan

6

VOUCHER WHEN YOU SPEND £50.00 OR MORE AT EITHER £5.00 HILLVIEW NURSERY Present this Advert for discount. Valid from July lst 2010 OR HILLVIEW FLORISTRY

Hillview Nursery Ltd

We sell seasonal bedding plants, shrubs, climbers, decorative planted tubs, and much more from our Nursery at Dunkeswell and from the markets of Honiton and Somerton. Visitors always welcome.

We also have a landscaping and general building dept. For help with your ideas or a free estimate contact Donna at the Nursery

Hillview Floristry Ltd

We are able to help with all your floristry needs From - Wedding flowers to corporate events - Floral gift bouquets to simply supplying cut flowers - Funeral wreaths and sprays

We also have a floristry barn at the Nursery filled with fresh cut flowers and floristry sundries of all kinds

General opening times 10 – 5 Daily (Ring first Thursdays and Sundays) Any other times please ring as we live on site and are usually home

Telephone Donna or Wanda on 01404 891 376

7 Tomato’s... (and paninis)

So,what’s the connection? Both are words from other languages for foods now very familiar to us; one has been in use in English for a few hundred years, while the other is a recent immigrant. The link is that their use in these particular forms is, sadly, incorrect.

Tomato’s is just greengrocer language for tomatoes; quite why greengrocers should use the apostrophe in this case is beyond me.

When I was a small boy in the late 1940s the local shopkeepers would write in whitewash on their windows, just like Granville did for Arkwright. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen this, but greengrocer spelling persists on hand written labels.

In those times names for the produce would sometimes be considerably shortened on the windows, but the apostrophe would still be used. Tom’s 10d, Pot’s 6d, Cue’s 4d.

The little corner shop I passed each day on my way to school had window writing like this. Such shops in those times weren’t run by Indians or Pakistanis or Vietnamese. They hadn’t discovered yet. So the shops were just small family businesses run by a couple of people like husband and wife, or father and daughter.

The place I have in mind had a shop cat who used to sleep in a sunny window, curled up on top of the apples. The apples were slightly wrinkly, I remember. No one seemed to mind about the cat. This reminds me of an old Somerset friend who told me about a farmer’s wife who kept a few chickens behind mesh under the kitchen table. (How’s that for low food-miles?)

Of course, the corner shops were always within easy walking distance, wherever you lived. For us, there was a slightly more up-market shop, a little further away, opposite a large open space where a dozen or so houses had been destroyed by bombing. We were nowhere near the docks, aircraft factories or railway yards, which were obvious targets for the Luftwaffe, but you didn’t need to go far to find gaps where houses had been destroyed. We played happily amongst the ragwort and buddleia which covered the craters and bumps, unaware that people had been killed exactly there.

This particular shop was a grocer’s. You could buy loose sugar in a blue paper cone (why was it always blue?) and there were square biscuit tins with glass lids so you could see the contents. I was sent there quite frequently for

8 simple purchases which often included a small pork pie for me. In the shop was a fetching young lady assistant (the daughter) who I rather liked. Sadly, before I’d grown up enough Audrey went off to Africa to be a missionary. I wonder what happened to her? This shop too had special offers painted on the glass.

Further away still were even more shops, not little corner ones but stores like Home and Colonial, and Maypole. These were really proper shops; very clean and hygienic, with spotless counters and glass cabinets. No chance of cats sitting next to the ham in those places. I wonder what happened to them? They didn’t have writing on the windows.

We’ve come a long way from Mexico – Mexico? That’s where tomato comes from. Tomatl is a word from native Mexican languages (Aztec or Nahuatl) which reached us after the Spanish conquest. Incidentally, Mexico is named after an Aztec war-god, Mexitli.

We do have a few other Aztec words in English – avocado comes from ahuacatl ( a testicle), and we also have xocolatl (guess), a compound word from xococ (bitter) and atl (water). The Aztecs made a chocolate drink with spices. In the shops today you can buy chocolate with chilli – another Aztec word, so if you made a drink with it you might be getting a genuine Aztec taste. I tried it – I thought it was most unpleasant, the worst of both worlds. But of course, I’m not an Aztec.

And paninis? Nothing as exotic as tomato, I’m afraid, but this little Italian word seems to be cropping up on menus for cafes and restaurants everywhere now. And it’s horribly wrong – panini is of course already plural, like spaghetti (little strings) and graffiti (drawings, scratchings).

No one says spaghettis and graffitis. So why paninis? It’s like saying geeses and mices, or oxens and childrens. Going the other way, I heard a well known someone say, in a rather pompous manner, “a graffiti”. Oh dear. That’s even worse than Geoff Hoon (late Minister for Defending the Inexplicable) talking about “a phenomena”. It plainly wasn’t Greek to him.

You would think that a Minister of the Crown would know better, wouldn’t you? On second thoughts... DS

9

DUNKESWELL

Flower Show and Fayre

Love, Unity and Peace

In aid of HELP FOR HEROES

AUGUST 20th, 21st amd 22nd 10am-7pm Coffee Lunches Tea

10 THE PAPER SHOP 10 NEW STREET HONITON EX14 1EY TEL 01404 41222 FAX 01404 41222

WE DELIVER 7 DAYS A WEEK TO THE FOLLOWING VILLAGES AND SURROUNDING AREA'S.

Farway, , Gittisham, Awliscombe, Combe Raleigh, Monkton, Offwell, , Rawridge, Cotleigh, Wilmington, Shute, Ham, Dalwood, Whitford, Millhayes, Shorebottom, Stockland, ,

We have had a number of requests to look into delivering to the following areas, so if you live in any of these and would like delivery, contact us at the number at the top of the ad.

Weston, Buckerall, Southlea, Dunkeswell, Kilmington, Luppitt, and Widworthy.

WE ARE THE ONLY NEWSAGENT TO SEND YOUR ACCOUNT BY E-MAIL. SEND US YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS IF YOU WOULD LIKE US TO SEND YOUR INVOICE THIS WAY. OUR E-MAIL ADDRESS IS:-

ALSO WE ARE EXPANDING OUR RANGE FOR CAKE DECORATORS. WE HAVE A LARGE RANGE OF CAKE BOARDS, BOXES, DECORATIONS, REGAL ICING, RENSHAW MARZIPAN, LARGE SELECTION OF NOVELTY CAKE CANDLES ETC. WE ARE ALSO NOW HIRING OUT CAKE TINS, SQUARE, ROUND & NOVELTY.WE ARE OPEN TO IDEAS FROM YOU. IF WE HAVENT GOT IT WE MAY BE ABLE TO GET IT FOR YOU. WE ALSO HAVE PARTY WEAR, INCLUDING TABLE CLOTHS, NAPKINS, BANQUET ROLLS ALL IN A LARGE VARIETY OF COLOURS. DISPOSABLE PLATES, CUPS, BEAKERS, GOBLETS. KITCHEN WEAR: FREEZER BAGS, JAMPOT COVERS, FOIL TRAYS FOR BAKING YOUR PIES, FOIL SERVING TRAYS, SANDWICH FLAGS, BIRTHDAY/ANNIVERSARY BANNERS, TABLE AND ROOM DECS.

WE ARE OPEN 5.15am - 5.30pm MON-SAT & 7.00am -1.00pm SUN

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COME AND BROWSE.

11 Garden Jottings by D.Street The hawthorn sprinkled up and down, Should charge the land with snow . A.E.Housman

The other week I was down by Langford, and the meadows there were hoary with dandelion heads. Later dandelion head white was dotted with patches of buttercup yellow. So last winter must have been just right for dandelions. Or was it the cold late spring? Things were much the same with the field opposite us, where Kathy and Martin put their sheep or cattle - full of dandelion heads. Some of the fields nearby are full of thistles too. Even our grass in the front - I won’t try and be posh and call it a lawn - it isn’t - was dotted with dandelion heads. If you got up early enough, you could catch green finches and gold finches tucking into the seed heads, and once there was a pair of bull finches. But you had to be very early to see them. So if you happen to pass by Catkins, and just happen to think, “What a mess that grass is! They can't have had their strimmer out lately,“ you know why. And after the dandelions came the willow parachutes - hundreds and hundreds of them in droves - all floating down - crowding together. Then there were tiny seedlings popping up everywhere. Covering the wet surfaces of pots and tubs you had just watered. Spring 2010 has certainly been rather out of the ordinary. Border plants have also shared in this spring bonanza. For years we’ve had irises, the ones with thick rhizomes running along the sur- face, bearded irises. They’ve never come to anything at all before. Usually they‘ve had few flowers that were soon over. More than once I’ve thought of composting them, as not worth their place. But this year they’ve gone completely over the top. They’re tall, full of flowers and seem to have lasted weeks. I can only think it was due to the long spells of cold weather we had during the past winter.

12 And talking about the last winter, a final word about what has survived. Well everything seems to have survived - all the arum lilies, all the agapanthus, all the gladioli, all the dahlias. In fact everything has survived. It may be later, but survived it has. Even a severely damaged yellow bottle brush is sprouting from the base. I suppose it won’t have any flowers until next year. As for next year, there is still time to sow the seeds of plants that won’t bloom till next spring or summer - wallflowers, honesty, Canterbury bells, sweet rocket, yes those traditional cottage garden flowers.

13 Lucy’s Christening

Joan Beckett

At the beginning of June, my son Paul, his wife Allison and I, took my baby granddaughter to America for her Christening. Allison has a large family in America and they were all waiting to get their hands and kisses on Lucy. A long trip! But she was very good, sleeping most of the way, and she was greeted rapturously by her loving grandparents in Illinois.

Unfortunately, time differences and jet lag caught up and she was a little fractious the next day at the Baptism. But the packed church of friendly relatives and friends, and a gentle Rev Rachael Stone made for a lovely and moving morning. I’m sure Lucy will appreciate in later years that she wore the Honiton lace Millennium Christening Robe and was much admired by everyone.

There was a lovely lunch afterwards, where everyone could mix and chat and cuddle the baby and take photos.

In all, the trip was delightful, meeting again with everyone I met at Allison and Paul’s wedding.

Just a day or two and then home, with many happy memories of Lucy’s Christening.

LUPPITT WIVES GROUP

Our meeting in May was our A.G.M. We made a new progamme for the coming year, speakers, lunches, & outings. We will be meeting again in September. If any Ladies wish to join us in the Autumn, please give me a ring. We have a outing in AUGUST19th to Cothayes Manor, Welling- ton. Meeting at the village Hall at 11am. If possible can you let me know if you coming. Jean Hooper 892969

14 Over 60’s Luncheon Club Thursday 8th July 2010.

Glass of Sherry

Cottage Pie Seasonal Vegetables Strawberry & Cream

Tea & Coffee

Raffle £3-75p

Thursday 12th August 2010

Chicken in White Wine Sauce Potatoes Seasonal Vegetables

Pears & Ice Cream.

Tea & Coffee

Raffle £3-75p Jean Hooper 892969.

Honiton Mobile Library arrive depart July 14th Village Hall 11:05 11:25 July 28th Village Hall 11:05 11:25 August 11th Village Hall 11:05 11:25 August 25th Village Hall 11:05 11:25

15 New Street Veterinary Surgery A friendly, mixed practice , providing advice and expertise to all sections of the community from our surgeries at both Honi- ton and Hemyock

For an appointment or veterinary enquiry, call one of the numbers below : Hemyock Veterinary Surgery 29a Station Road Hemyock Devon Tel : 01823 681067 between 4-6pm

New Street Veterinary Centre 62 New Street Honiton Devon Tel : 01404 42750

24 hour Emergency Service available

16 BIRTHDAY PARTIES @ Honiton Pottery Shop & Milkshake Bar – 30 High Street, Honiton – 01404 42106 **** Ceramic Painting Parties **** Potters wheel Parties **** **** 50’s ‘themed’ Parties ****

Parties include burger and fries, milkshakes or ice cream desserts. Special rates for group bookings – youth groups, brownies, hen parties, girls nights out etc

CHIROPODY IN YOUR HOME Debbie Broome BSc (Hons) MChS. HPC Registered.

Debbie has extensive experience in the NHS including several years at Kings College Hospital in the Diabetic Foot Clinic and is now available for home visits. If you have any problems with your feet, even if it’s just hard to reach them to cut your toenails, give Debbie a call on 01404 831036.

17 Quality Carpentry and Joinery Free Estimates

David Garrod Tel/Fax 01404 890135

Bartwood — Dunkeswell

RICHARD TREVISICK The Tradesman

. Carpentry . Kitchen Fitting . Tiling (Floor & Wall) . Oak Floor Specialist . Roofing . Renovations Friendly service, 25 years experience Fully insured Tel: 01404 891767 or 07768 527052 DELVE electrical Approved engineers and contractors

Free Estimates Domestic, Agricultural & Industrial Installations & Maintenance Economy 7 Heating, Spares & Repairs

For all your Electrical Needs, Large or Small Unit 1, Devonshire Way, Heath Park, Honiton. Tel: 01404 42958 Fax: 01404 46335 E-mail: [email protected]

18 Overseas news taken from “Families Worldwide”.

I thought that it was interesting to find that the MU is in IRAN.

Mothers’ Union membership in Baghdad has more than doubled in one year. There are now more than 3,000 volunteers working on a growing range of social action projects.

The feeding programme run by Mothers’ Union has expanded to cater for more than 2.500 people every week. When people from the neighbouring community knock on the church door asking for some- thing to eat, MU feeds them, as well as providing meals for the 500 children who attend the church on a weekly basis.

After every church service a meal is arranged in the church grounds, providing an opportunity for people to meet and discuss their troubles. MU’s leader Nawal, herself a volunteer, says that ‘if anyone has a problem, we all together try t o solve it’. It is this sense of community and of working together that has been their real strength.

MU still runs a sewing workshop, which is as busy as ever, relying on just three machines. The clothes and bed sheets produced are distrib- uted to the Mother Teresa Home and if there is a surplus, it is passed on to different care homes or individuals who are known to be strug- gling.

A group of MU members run a second-hand clothing distribution pro- ject. They collect the items from various places, wash them and then distribute them to the most deprived families. Their outreach work supports the whole community regardless of gender, faith or situation and because of this, MU is well-known throughout Baghdad.

MU members also make regular visits to the homes of disabled and elderly people, both Christian and Muslim, taking food and medicine along with their prayers. This is a particularly valued aspect of their work as there are no official systems in place in Iraq to support and care for these people.

19 20 LUPPITT YOUTH CLUB By the time you read this, hopefully we’ll be in Cornwall enjoying our annual camp weekend taking in the sun rays and beach life!! (please!). If the sun doesn’t materialise – we might have to find a local eating/ drinking house with a large screen tv to watch the World Cup quarter finals! (some may be found there whatever the weather).

It is hoped that during the summer, we may be able to meet up for the odd day or so at the beach. This may of course be a last minute, spur of the moment decision and we will attempt to contact as many regular youth club goers as possible to try and organise a few “get togethers” whenever the weather is appropriate.

Mandy has again kindly offered to hold her annual “Mandy’s Do” on Saturday the 28 th August where no doubt she will come up with her usual fun and games. Names to Mandy please as soon as possible.

Here’s hoping for some lovely summer weather …

Rota & Plans for July/August : Friday 2 nd -4th July – Youth Club Camp Weekend at Crantock, Cornwall

Friday, 9 th July – ‘ Normal Session’ – Village Hall 6-8 pm Rota: Julia, Mandy & Wanda

Friday, 16 th July – ‘Normal Session’ – Village Hall 6-8 pm Rota: Mark, Sue & Dell

Friday, 23 rd July – No Youth Club

Friday, 30 th July – ‘Normal Session’ – Village Hall 6-8 pm Rota: Julia, Suzanne & Jackie

Friday, 6 th August – No Youth Club

Friday, 13 th August – Family Rounders & BBQ

Friday, 20 th August – ‘Normal Session’ – Village Hall 6-8 pm Rota: Julia, Mark & Wanda

Saturday, 28 th August – ‘Mandy’s Do’ (please note – no Friday YC this week) Names to Mandy please

Friday, 3 rd September – ‘Normal Session’ – Village Hall 6-8 pm Rota: Mandy, Sue & Jackie

Julia Crabb 21 in aid of CHILDREN’S HOSPICE SOUTH WEST

DANCE to FRANK McCAFFERY and

Cabaret with TONY BEARD

LUPPITT VILLAGE HALL

Friday 3rd September 2010 at 8pm

Bar and Refreshments . No Line Dancing

Tickets £10 each from Jean—891319 or 07895013500

Working locally to support anyone affected by cancer face to face

What we do :- -Offer a wide range of free support services & information at our Cancer Support Centre - Provide equipment for cancer treatment - Fund important research in partnership with the Peninsula Medical School

The Support Centre is open Mon – Friday 9.30am – 4.30pm FORCE Corner House, Barrack Road, Exeter EX2 5DW simply drop in or ring 01392 402875 or visit www.forcecancercharity.co.uk

22 Forthcoming Services at St Mary's

Sunday 4 July 11:00 am BCP Holy Communion † Sunday 11 July 11:00 am Family Service Sunday 18 July 7:00 pm CW Holy Communion † Sunday 25 July 11:00 am Family Service Sunday 1 August 11:00 am BCP Holy Communion † Sunday 8 August 11:00 am Family Service Sunday 15 August 7:00 pm CW Holy Communion † Sunday 22 August 11:00 am Family Service Sunday 29 August No service at Luppitt 11:00 am Five Worship Together at Dunkeswell Sunday 5 September 11:00 am BCP Holy Communion †

(† Revd Alfred Conway officiating)

11:00 am, 29 August 2009 at St Nicholas, Dunkeswell

23 Other Services in the Benefice

St Nicholas’ St James the Greater St Mary the Virgin Dunkeswell Sheldon Upottery

Sunday 11:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am CW 4 July Morning Prayer Family Service Holy Communion

Sunday 9:30 am BCP 9:30 am BCP 8:00 am BCP 11 July Holy Communion Morning Prayer Holy Communion (at the Abbey) 11:00 am Family Service

Sunday 11:00 am 9:30 am BCP 11:00 am 18 July Morning Prayer Holy Communion Morning Prayer

Sunday 9:30 am CW 8:00 am BCP 11:00 am CW 25 July Holy Communion Holy Communion Holy Communion

Sunday 11:00 am 9:30 am BCP 11:00 am CW 1 August Morning Prayer Holy Communion Holy Communion

Sunday 9:30 am BCP 9:30 am BCP 9:30 am BCP 8 August Holy Communion Morning Prayer Holy Communion (at the Abbey) 11:00 am Family Service

Sunday 11:00 am 9:30 am BCP 11:00 am 15 August Family Service Holy Communion Morning Prayer

Sunday 9:30 am CW 4:30 pm 11:00 am CW 22 August Holy Communion Family Service Holy Communion 6:30 pm Songs of Praise (Throgmorton Hall)

Sunday 11:00 am Five Worship Together 29 August Dunkeswell Abbey

Sunday 11:00 am 9:30 am BCP 11:00 am CW 5 September Morning Prayer Holy Communion Holy Communion

24 A BIT FAR-FETCHED

As we’ve often noted, the Christian Church has quite an abundance of feasts and festivals. Some coincide with the natural rhythm of the seasons, and some celebrate a particular person, whose character can help us in our own walk with God.

Yet during the next few months we are set in the ‘Trinity’ season, which seems to stretch for ages. But August 6 th presents us with that mountain top experience – literally – of Jesus being transfigured or transformed before the very eyes of Peter, James and John. How wise of those who first drew up the calendar to include the event just at that time, for historically it lifted peoples’ lives and thoughts, in a fairly hum-drum existence, onto an entirely higher plane.

Contemplating some of the wonders of the event, ordinary people in ancient times, and today as well, can find themselves ‘lost in wonder, love and joy’. The whole focus is on Jesus.

To the sceptic, the appearance of two Old Testament characters long gone could seem far-fetched; yet not so when we understand that Jesus is the fulfilment of all the scriptures. That Moses, Elijah and Jesus should focus their conversation on Christ’s departure, or exodus, about to be fulfilled at Jerusalem, is entirely mystifying – until we grasp the centrality of the Cross and Resurrection. Then too, there is the overwhelming brightness of Jesus Himself: what an unbelievable sight for those three disciples; but it is recorded there for us to lift our horizons to the unimaginable glory in which we shall see Christ in due time.

It is interesting to note Peter’s response to all that was going on; and it really has that ring of reality. ‘Let’s make three shades,’ he says, as though he could capture the mountain-top experience, and as though Moses and Elijah were simply on the same plane as Jesus. He was soon to be put straight: ‘This is my Son, whom I have chosen; listen to Him.’

Today, our relationship with God still needs to have its focus constantly re-directed to the true identity of Jesus. 1. As God’s royal Son, loyalty and worship are due to Him alone. 2. As the chosen one of God, anointed to save His people; Salvation by means of the Cross is His alone to give. 3. As the prophet or final word of God, to Jesus alone should our attention be given.

Here in brief are three very good reasons for taking advantage of the ‘Feast of the Transfiguration’ as it is sometimes called; (read it in Luke chapter 9). Actually the word ‘feast’ is really most appropriate, if once we have tasted and found that ‘the Lord is good’. Lift up your horizons and feast your spiritual eyes on the banquet, even now being prepared.

Yours, not far-fetched but far-sighted

Nick the Vic 25 Church cleaning and flower rota

3 July Jean Gardiner & Joy Tofts 10 July John & Ann Arbuthnott 17 July Wendy Clapp & Pearl Pulman 24 July Iris Selway & Mary Joyce 31 July Christine Page-Turner & Olive Clapp 7 August Shirley Crabb & Beryl Hardwick 14 August Mary Mead & Mary Ann McCaig 21 August Chris & Jan Charlton 28 August Jean Gardiner & Joy Tofts 4 September John & Ann Arbuthnott If you would like to help with church cleaning or flower arranging, please contact Olive Clapp (891386)

On Sunday, 16 May, the Bishop of Crediton, the Right Reverend Bob Evens, came to Luppitt, to officiate at the commissioning service for the new Dunkeswell Mission Community.

Its aims, as stated at the service, may be summarised as follows:

To know Christ better, and to make Him better known as we strive to GROW UP: closer to God through worship, prayer and discipleship; GROW IN: closer to each other in fellowship and loving care; GROW OUT: closer to the people we serve, as we seek to make God’s love known to all.

Please remember …

The church is open every day for private prayer

26 Chris Bennett

Fine Finishing Plastering

Professional & friendly service

Dry Lining – Skimming

Coving - Restoration

Plastering & Screeding

Rendering & Tiling

Call for a free Quote 0796 6073088

27

LUPPITT FLOORING

Solid & engineered wood, Quickstep laminate Vinyl (roll and tile), Amtico/Karndean All types of carpet (, wool blends, polyprops)

Supply and installation – full service Using the purchasing power of our family-owned flooring company based in Somerset Domestic & commercial Samples available to view in your own home/business Free estimates and advice

Ian Brake (07986 423358) Gavin Brake (01404 892767/07818 045600)

28

Orchard Pork

FRESH MEAT FOR YOUR DEEP FREEZE

Half or whole pig price on application Pork sausages £5.00/kg Back bacon £8.00/kg Half or whole lamb price on application

Ring: Tracy Pike - 07973 982938

PHYSIOTHERAPY

Mrs Pippa Lovering MCSP Blackborough

I treat all musculoskeletal problems. Particularly backs and necks. Injuries old and new.

Flexible appointment times 01884 266107

Chartered Physiotherapist, Registered with the Health Professions Council Member of the Organisation of Chartered Physiotherapists in Private Practice

29

ALISTER PYM & SHAUN PRETTEJOHN DUNKESWELL

MEMBERS OF GOOD GARAGE SCHEME MON-FRI 7AM-6PM SAT 8AM-1PM SUN 9AM-1PM BANK HOLIDAY’S CLOSED

REPAIRS AND SERVICING TO ALL MODERN CARS AND VEHICLES PETROL & DIESEL INTERIM SERVICE £45 + PARTS & VAT FULL SERVICE £75 + PARTS & VAT LASER WHEEL ALIGNMENT NOW AVAILABLE MOT TESTING CURRENT PRICE £54.85 FREE RETEST IF RETURNED WITH 10 DAYS ALSO PROVIDING SELECTION OF PROVISIONS CALOR GAS/LOGS/KINDLING MOTORING ACCESSORIES BARBEQUE ITEMS SPARES HARDWARE SECTION

30 Honiton Farmer’s Market - St Paul’s, Honiton Every 3rd Thursday in the month: 8.30 am—1 pm. Fresh local produce

straight from the farm

For further details, please call: 01404 43820

Baby and Toddler Soft Play Session

This group meets in the Village Hall on Tuesdays Term time only at 2.302.30----3.453.45 pm

All welcome! For further information, Please contact Maria 891058.

31 32 FOR HIRE

3 TONNE DIGGER

ATTACHEMENTS AVAILABLE INCLUDE: BUCKETS HYDRAULIC HAMMER POSTING HAMMER

CONTACT: 01404 44783 OR 07966 472537 FOR A QUOTE

THS SALES LIMITED - LUPPITT

33 Attention all Gardeners

Farmyard manure, Horse manure, Chicken manure, Mushroom compost, Wood chip mulch, TOPSOIL Ornamental bark, recycled compost All 1.50 per bag Also available—loose truck load/ Trailer load.

Nick Stevens 01404891684 01884841694 07860459745

Police Community Support TRIP has all the local transport information for the area. Officers’ Community Open We have free bus timetables and Surgery local train timetables as well as

community transport information. Monthly surgeries held People can either call into the TRIP on the 1st Monday and Office in New Street, telephone us on Friday in the month at 01404 46529 or email us at Honiton Library & [email protected] Information Centre

STRUGGLING WITH SCHOOL?

If your child is having difficulty with schoolwork, and you think that some extra tuition from a qualified teacher (both primary and secondary experience) could help, then please give me a call on 01404 891959 to discuss.

KS1 / 2 all subjects ; also KS3 / 4 mathematics to GCSE

Philip Watson, BA (Hons), PGCE

34 DDS CLEANING SERVICES (Covering, Devon, Dorset & Somerset) FOR A FRIENDLY & RELIABLE SERVICE. FREE ESTIMATES, FULLY INSURED

CARPET CLEANING UPHOLSTERY CLEANING HOUSE CLEANING STEAM CLEANING PRESSURE WASHING

Office: 01404 861778 or Mobile: 07896 424910

35 36

Technical takedowns  Crown reductions/ crown lifting

 Pruning and dead wooding  Tree planting  Hedge trimming / hedge laying  Garden maintenance  Emergency work / 24 hour callout  NPTC qualified Woodchip Mulch for sale

For free quotations and professional advice Please contact Paul Durman: Tel: 01823 353302 Mob: 07815 146343 E-mail: [email protected]

Courtmoor Farm Upottery, Honiton, Devon, EX14 9QA

AA 4 Red Diamond en-suite accommodation in peaceful location with stunning views. 4 Star self catering cottages also available Fitness suite with Sauna.

Telephone 01404 861565 for full details and colour brochure Www.courtmoor.farm.btinternet.co.uk

37

Grass Cutting Service

Garden Hedge Trimming Strimming, Fencing Garden Rotovating Hedgelaying

C.F.Tottle Tel: 01404 891305 Mobile: 0789 0015550

GEOFF CLIST MOTOR REPAIRS

For all makes of cars: General repairs, MOT work, Servicing and Bodywork, Fully Insured

01404 891256 Bluehaze, Dunkeswell,Honiton. EX14 0RL

38 39 MANOR ANTIQUES RESTORATIONS

SPECIALIST IN ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION AND JOINERY INCLUDING:

FRENCH POLISHING AND REPAIRS

CALL: IAN WEDERELL MOBILE 07732 549414

OR 01404 891571

www.manorantiquesrestorations.co.uk ELLISHAYES, COMBE RALEIGH, HONITON

ColColiiiinn Layzell

Furniture Maker, Architectural & Purpose made Joinery Free standing & fitted furniture, Kitchens, Bedrooms & Studies

Specialist Joinery for Listed & Period property.

Telephone: 01404 891815.

40 SMA Services Ltd

Established for 14 years

41 42 Flutterby Cakes

Beautifully Hand Crafted Wedding, Birthday, & Celebration Cakes designed especially for you!

Cakes for any occasion.

For more details contact Sandra [email protected] www.Flutterbycakes.com 01404 891031 mob 077099 3911 10 Millrise Luppitt

Devon Domestic Services (DDS) (UPPOTTERY BASED COVERING DEVON, DORSET & SOMERSET)

ARE YOU IN NEED OF HELP WITH:

• GENERAL HEALTHCARE or CARE AT HOME? • HOUSEWORK, CLEANING or COOKING? • WASHING & IRONING? • SHOPPING, or GETTING OUT AND ABOUT? If you are, and would like to find out more, then ring DDS on : 07896 424910 or 07528 651690 CRB & POVA CHECKED

43

Contemporary Casual Wear and Accessories We are situated in the heart of Sidmouth in a beautiful location opposite St Nicholas church. Mia offers all our customers a friendly shopping experience in a relaxed atmosphere. We offer a number of high quality ranges including Out of Xile, Noa Noa, Nougat, Dranella and Pilgrim.

10% off all non sale items with this advertisement

7 Church Street Sidmouth Ex10 8L 01395 519050

PLAGUED BY MOLES? Call Mr Mole Man

30 years experience of mole control - Impressive results

No harmful chemicals

Very reasonable fees

Eric Ryder

01404 892880

44 CUSTOM WOODWORKING, CARPENTRY & JOINERY

TRADITIONAL AND CAD/CNC DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION.

YOUR DESIRES IN WOOD REALISED .

FROM BOOKSHELVES TO BOOKCASES. FROM WINDOWS TO WARDROBES AND FROM TRINKET BOXES TO BESPOKE FURNITURE.

WHEN THE JOB REQUIRES JUST THAT LITTLE BIT OF EXTRA CARE AND ATTENTION CALL:-

PETE WHITE 01404 892869

Upottery Pre-School is situated in the grounds of the recently refurbished Upottery village school, which ensures a secure, safe environment for all the children.

The Pre-School has recently celebrated a successful OFSTED inspection and the children attending our pre-school were shown to be making, 'good progress and achieve standards above those typical for their age’.

The Pre-School runs Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9:15am till 12 noon, with the option of a lunch club till 1pm, on Wednesdays and Fridays we are open all day till 3pm and children are taken from 2 ½ years old.

We also run parent, baby and toddler sessions on a Monday (with music) from 2.15 – 4pm and on a Thursday from 2-4pm. All are welcome.

For more information about Upottery Pre-School please call Abi Few on 01404 861705

45 46 GrandissonGrandisson FIRES,FIRES, FIREPLACES,FIREPLACES, STOVESSTOVES && DECORATIVEDECORATIVE PLASTERPLASTER FREE ADVICE AND SURVEYS EXPERT AND QUALIFIED FITTING BY OUR OWN FULLY SKILLED TRADESMEN VISIT OUR LARGE SHOWROOMS

GRANDISSON, 27 FINNIMORE IND. EST, , EX11 1NR TEL: 01404 812876

Need to rejuvenate old metal objects?

We provide a variety of services ranging from powder coating to hot zinc spray and shot blasting. We keep a range of about 100 colours in stock. Most are exterior polyesters, which provide excellent durability and colour retention on gates, railings and garden furniture.

Industrial Coating Supplies Phone 01884 34506 Opening Hours - Monday - Thursday 8 am – 5 pm or Friday 7 am – 1 pm email - [email protected] www.industralcoatingsupplies.co.uk Units 1 + 2 Simmons Place, Kingsmill Industrial Estate, Cullompton, EX15 1BH

47

July 2nd, 9th, Friday Market, Village Hall, 11am-1pm 16th, 23rd, and 30th July 7th, 14th, Social Club, Village Hall, 8pm 21st, and 28th July 6th Parish Council Meeting, Village Hall, 8pm July 8th Luncheon Club, Village Hall, 12.30pm

July 10th SUMMER MADNESS, Village Hall Green, from 6.30pm see p 20 July 24th Wedding all day, Village Hall July 31st FLOWER SHOW, Village Hall, see p 6

July 31st Dance, Village Hall, 8pm, Details J Edwards - 42313

August 6th, Friday Market, Village Hall, 11am-1pm 13th, 20th, 27th

August 4th, Social Club, Village Hall, 8pm 11th, 18th, 25th August 3rd Parish Council Meeting, Village Hall, 8pm

August 12th Luncheon Club, Village Hall, 12.30pm August 20th, Dunkeswell Flower Festival and Fayre, 10am-7pm 21st, 22nd August 21st Upottery Flower Show, Manor Rooms, 2pm

48

CONTRIBUTIONS

Copy for the September issue is invited by August 20th. It may be given to any member of the Editorial Board. The next issue will be put together by Lindsey Dalgety, Whites Plot, Luppitt, EX14 4RZ 01404 891560 email

ADVERTISING RATES

For 10 issues (1 year) Cheques payable to Luppitt Packet. 1 Page: £60 Please mail with advertisement to 1/2 page: £30 1/4 page: £20 Mrs L.Dalgety Back Cover: £80 if available Whites Plot Luppitt 1 only 1/2 page £10 Honiton EX14 4RZ

1 only 1/4 page £6 Or Email

The Luppitt Packet accepts no liability for: 1) Any claims made by the advertiser; 2) Any errors or omissions in the advertisement as submitted by the advertiser; 3) Any legal action as a result of the advertisement. 4) Any opinion expressed in articles in the Luppitt Packet may be those of the author but not necessarily those of the editorial team.

CONTENTS

Church Services ...... 23.23.23 Luncheon Club ...... 151515 Mobile Library Times...... 15 Mother’s Union ...... 191919 Garden Jottings ...... 121212 Youth Club ...... 21 Parish Council ...... 2 What’s On ...... 20 Luppitt Cooking ...... 5 Luppitt Wives ...... 14

Luppitt Packet is printed by A Dimond & Co. Honiton Hotel-Restaurant-Bar-Weddings-Parties-Conferences-Banqueting

CREDIT CRUNCH LUNCH

Two Courses £9.95 per person Three Courses £12.95 per person

SUNDAY CARVERY 12 – 3PM (Booking advisable to avoid disappointment)

One course £7.95 Two Courses £10.95 Three Courses £13.95

A LA CARTE MENU SERVED DAILY

We are open 7 days a week for both Lunch and Dinner

All of our food is only sourced from local quality suppliers

Bar open to non-residents

Visit our website www.lakeviewmanor.co.uk for all available offers

Lakeview Manor, Dunkeswell, Honiton, EX14 4SH Tel: 01404 891358/891287 Fax: 01404 891109 Email: [email protected]