Contents William Butler! page 2 CAB article page 3 Katherine Curtiss page 5 Prewley Moor Arms page 14 Riverside Stores page 17 Community transport page 18 White Hart pages 10 & 21 Sourton Down Cross pages 19 -20 BSF update page 22 Bridestowe Churches pages 23 - 25 Bridestowe Cricket Club pages 27-28 Garden Club report page 29 Sourton Round Up page 3 Forthcoming events page 40 October 2013 Issue 135 John and I would like to thank everyone that helped us raise money for Diabetes UK, by taking part in the sweepstake to guess Williams birth weight and date of birth. Although nobody guessed the correct date, my brother in law Dave got his weight bang on (8lb). Altogether we raised £35 and this goes towards research into how we can help people with diabetes. John and I have been overwhelmed by all the cards, gifts and best wishes we have received for William and we would like to say a massive "Thank You " to you all for them. He is inundated with gorgeous clothes (which he is quickly growing into (and out of)), and beautiful gifts which we will cherish forever. Thank you all very much. John, Jackie and William Butler. xxx
I was absolutely mortified by the error in last month's BaSE and I'm gratified that Jackie and John trusted me with these beautiful photos of William. Alison
Bridestowe Scout Group needs Adult Volunteers Bridestowe Scout Group is a friendly, fun-loving scout group which meets every Wednesday evening during the school term at Bridestowe Village Hall. It attracts children and young people from Bridestowe, Bratton Clovelly, Boasley, Lewdown, Lydford, Sourton and beyond and helps them learn new skills, make new friends and experience the incredible environment of the Dartmoor National Park. But, like all scout groups, it is run entirely by volunteers. Bridestowe Scout Group is currently looking for adult volunteers to help run the Beavers Scouts (age 6 - 8 years) and Cub Scouts (age 8 -10.5 years). This is a great opportunity to make new friends, acquire new skills and gain valuable experience working with children and young people in the local community. The work is great fun and hugely rewarding. You don’t need any special qualifications or experience, as full training and support is provided through the Scouting Association. To find out more contact Simon Miles on 01837 871366 or email [email protected]. BaSE Page 2 West Devon Citizens Advice Bureau The Ockment Centre, North Street Okehampton, EX20 1AR Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 10.00am till 2pm Drop in during these hours. Central contact number to get in touch with either Okehampton or Tavistock CAB 08444 111 444
I'm a homeowner, and I've been looking for ways to cut my energy bills. I've just received a leaflet about the Green Deal - is there anything I should know before I decide whether to sign up? The Green Deal is a new Government scheme to help with energy saving improvements to your home such as loft insulation, double glazing and solar panels. The scheme lets you make these improvements without having to pay up-front. Instead, you take out a loan which is repaid through the savings on your energy bills. Like any credit arrangement, the Green Deal is a serious financial commitment, so you need to think carefully about whether it's right for you. The loan is attached to properties, not people, so if you move house then repayments will pass to the next owner or tenant. You'll have to let them know that loan is attached to the property before they agree to buy. The scheme is designed so that savings always outstrip repayments. But this isn't a guarantee, so taking out a Green Deal loan may mean that your bills increase. If you're on an electricity meter repayments will be taken off your credit in small amounts several times a day, so you may find that your credit is used up faster. If you decide to go ahead, the first step is an assessment of your home, which you often have to pay for. Green Deal assessors and providers must be officially accredited - you can check by looking at the central register at gdorb.decc.gov.uk/consumersearch. If you decide to go ahead after your assessment, there is a seven-day cooling off period . If you change your mind during the cooling off period, you won't have to pay a cancellation fee, although you are likely to have to pay some of the assessment cost if work has been carried out before you cancel. Green Deal loans are covered by the Consumer Credit Act, which gives you important rights. If you have a complaint, you should contact your provider. If they can't sort out your problem, you can contact the Energy or Financial Services Ombudsman. If you can't save money through the Green Deal, you may be able to get extra financial help under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) for energy saving improvements to your home, including solid wall insulation and cavity wall insulation. Get free, confidential, independent advice from your local Citizens Advice Bureau. See www.adviceguide.org.uk or your local phone book for contact details. Also get advice about the Green Deal, the Energy Company Obligation and other ways to get help to save energy in your home from the Energy Savings Advice Service on 0300 123 1234 or from Home Energy Scotland 0808 808 2282.
BaSE Page 3 Fun Ride on and around Dartmoor in aid of THE DEVON AIR AMBULANCE BRIDESTOWE CRICKET CLUB & LYD VALLEY RIDING CLUB on Sunday 6th October 2013 from 10am to 12 noon Start and finish at Leawood, Bridestowe. Main ride approximately - 15 miles alternative ride - 8 miles Entry fee: Adults £15 Children £5 under 14 £5 (No unescorted children under 14 please.) BBQ at finish Plenty of off road parking Further details from Jo Down 01837 861233 or Neon Reynolds 01837 861678 By kind permission of Mrs MJ Calmady-Hamlyn & The Trustees of the Leawood Estate.
A helping hand...... An evening with 1.5 Do you need a little bit of on Friday 4th October help....? at the Prewley Moor Inn • watering the garden Starting at 7:30pm • walking your dog/s Buffet meal with music to follow • pets to feed whilst you £16 per person are away Please email Jeff if you would like to come • baby sitting. ([email protected]) or telephone 01837 861415 Amy Timms (14) is a sensible, reliable and The THURSDAY MORNING GROUPs committed young lady October meeting will be on the 24th of the looking to earn a bit of pocket month. Venue will be at Annes home, 7 money! Crandford Close, Bridestowe - 10.30am - coffee, cake etc. and chat to discuss future Tel: 01837 861663 months and the Christmas Lunch. Look forward to seeing you all. Contact Anne - 01837 861487 BaSE Page 4 Local Author and illustrator - Katherine Curtis has her first book published!
Katherine Curtis lives in Southerly, Sourton and attends Okehampton College. She is a happy, smiley 12 year old girl with a very vivid imagination. She loves everything about horses and country life in general so it's no surprise that her books are based loosely on this.
Katherine has had a passion for creating elaborate stories since a very young age. She was unfortunately diagnosed with Absence and Complex Partial Epilepsy as a 5yr old and although this could not dampen her story telling skills it did result in the stalling of her academic development.
Although Katherine still has learning disabilities, she is determined that nothing, especially not her health, will stop her achieving her dreams.
Her book is on sale in several locations both locally and nationwide, but you can get a copy from Riverside Stores or Katherine herself.
Email: [email protected] Tel: Anna 01837 861555
She will be doing a book signing at the Epilepsy Action Tea and Cake Break (see page 19 for details)
10% of all sales of this book will go to Epilepsy Action
Sourton Parish Hall celebrated it 50th anniversary on Saturday 14th September. The afternoon began with a whist drive and there were a lot of people playing - people who had travelled long distances to play whist. The afternoon finished with tea and a specially decorated cake. Geraldine Jury, Chairman, thanked everyone for coming, and particularly Ivor Pellow for organising it. The barn dance in the evening went well and the few people who came enjoyed it. Thanks go to Walter Shortage Hose Pipe Band for providing the live music, to the Okehampton Lions for the loan of their gazebo and finally to the parish hall committee, and their husbands and partners, for all their hard work. BaSE Page 5 For sale For sale Hand made slate bird tables £35 each. 10ft trampoline for sale Make an ideal present £15 for bird lovers. Buyer collects Telephone: 01837 861115 Telephone: 07511023574
Calling all gardeners! For sale FREE well rotted horse manure • HP Office Jet from The Sanctuary opposite Pig's G85 Photocopier, Leg Lane sign. Go through gate Scanner, Fax and and manure on far left is well Printer. £60 rotted. Help yourself! Telephone: 01837 861321 Liz Weller Kris @ Riverside Stores
The Over 60s Luncheon Club will be held on Tuesday 15th October. Please note the date as it is the third Tuesday this month. Meet at 12 noon for lunch at 12.30pm As usual please ring either Ruth Maddaford on 861402 or Jenny Reynolds 861678 if you cannot come.
Tavistock Orchestra: Autumn 2013 rehearsals Tavistock Orchestra welcomes new members to play and perform in a friendly, lively atmosphere. If you are a keen player of approximately Grade 5 and would like to join our fortnightly rehearsals, then why not dust off your instrument, come along and get playing with us? For more information please contact Mel Orriss [email protected] or Sally Humphries [email protected]
The Book Club will be meeting on Thursday 3rd October at 15 Trescote Way. We will be discussing the book we've been reading during September, Patricia Cornwell's The Bone Bed and other books we've enjoyed recently. Refreshments will be served. New members always welcome. Can I just add that for all those members who were so cruel about my choice of Ian McEwan's Chesil Beach (and the wounds still smart a year later), look out, it's payback time! Ali BaSE Page 6 Sponsored walk needs your support On Saturday October 5th a small group of local mums will be walking 30 miles to raise money that will go towards acquiring a mini bus for their local pre school. Mel Ford, who has organised the walk, explained how Treetops would greatly benefit from having their own mini bus. "We will be able to take children out on fun and educational trips. They already visit the Aquarium, Alder and Dartmoor but there's always the worry of sticking to the hire times and the terms. With our own minibus we could go further afield and wherever we want, giving us much greater freedom to choose where we can take the children. And it's not only the pre-school that benefits from these trips, but holiday club too! At present Treetops has to rely on staff members' cars and hired buses to transport children around." The walkers will set off from Launceston Castle making for Lydford Castle and finishing at Okehampton Castle and all in one day. If you would like to support the walkers you can donate in the following ways. You can donate online : http://bit.ly/12Jxxk4 or sign the sponsor form that will be in Riverside Stores. Your support will be very much appreciated.
Pickled red cabbage - A colourful accompaniment to cheese or meat, this infused pickle can also be jarred and given as a gift. Ingredients: 500g red cabbage, finely shredded 140g coarse sea salt 500ml cider vinegar 200ml red wine 400g granulated sugar 2 tsp black peppercorns 6 bay leaves 2 tbsp yellow mustard seeds
Method: Place the shredded cabbage in a colander over the sink and sprinkle with salt. Leave for 2-3 hours, then drain and wash away the salt. Pay dry with a clean tea towel. Put the vinegar, wine, sugar, peppercorns and bay leaves into a big, wide saucepan and simmer until the liquid has reduced by about half. Set aside for 10 mins to infuse. Strain through a fine sieve into a jug or bowl, and discard the peppercorns and bay leaves. Put the cabbage and mustard seeds into a big bowl, and then pour the strained liquid over. Transfer the cabbage and pickling liquid into sterilised jars and seal. Will last for a month in the fridge. BaSE Page 7 Action for Children The House to House collecting during August amounted to £481.11. Many thanks to all who gave so generously. Thanks also to Mrs J. Hewer, Mrs T James, Mrs P. McInnes, Mrs. M. Warren for giving their time for DOG GROOMING & collecting. BOARDING Thank You. Contact Sharon on Ruth Maddaford. 01837 861169
Traditions broken or restored. All general building work undertaken including roofing, stone masonry, lime plastering, cob, carpentry, rendering. Period property specialist. Free no obligation quote References available. Please contact Tom Diffey Office 05602 534 448 Tel: 07759917005 email [email protected]
BaSE Page 8 Kevin Ball, your Devon County Councillor Contact details. Address: 74 North Street Okehampton EX20 1BD Mobile: 07870 377879 Email: [email protected] Kevin welcomes communication from constituents which can be made by any of the means shown above.
Dartmoor Tiling Professional Tiling Service Contact: Steve Essery 01837 52013 07729 460746 Website: www.dartmoortiling.co.uk Email: [email protected]
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Email: [email protected] BaSE Page 9 OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Please help fill a shoe box for needy children abroad Please select from the following suggested YES items
Cuddly toy with C.E. Mark. Toothbrush/toothpaste. Wrapped soap and flannel. Notebook/colouring book, picture books. Pencils and pencil sharpener, pens and paper. Set of crayons/felt pens. Hat, cap, gloves, scarf. Small ball or tennis ball. Puzzle eg small jigsaw. Sweets (must be a least March 2014 sell by date). Small musical instrument.
For BOYS: toy car, truck, passenger plane or similar item.
For GIRLS: small jewellery items, make up or hair accessories, doll, skipping rope.
Do NOT include any Chocolate or food. War related items eg toy guns and soldiers. No glass. Liquids. Marbles or sharp objects. Anything political, racial or religious.
Items are required for the following boxes: Boy or Girl: Ages 2-4, 5-9 or 10-14 years years
Please give items to Rose 01837 861285 or Jenny 01822 820391 at Sourton Church by end OCTOBER BaSE Page 10 It’s that time of the year again folks when thoughts begin to turn towards tinsel, wrapping paper and turkeys so, as Red Spider Company’s last two part production was so popular, we thought we would do another with, of course, a Christmas theme. We are also running a competition for the best designed programme front cover, entries to be in by 24th September to Frances Girling 01566 783505.
The new owners of a large house decide they want a Christmas house warming party. A lovely thought but, surprise, surprise, it all goes horribly wrong. Who are all these people they didn’t invite? To keep everyone’s spirits up during the interval there will be mulled wine, mince pies and soft drinks then back to the party - but will things improve? To find out you will have to buy a ticket from Pam Ingham 01566 784824 or Mary Jordan 01837 871220. The cost will be £8 per adult and £5 up to 12 years and the mayhem takes place on the 5th, 6th and 7th of December commencing 7.30 p.m. at the Victory Hall, Lewdown.
BaSE Page 11 HEDGE LAYING Babysitting TREE Reliable, F ELLING experienced PRUNING and sensible babysitter FIREWOOD / available. LOGS Babysitting M INI courses completed. (Certified) DIGGER HIRE LANDSCAPING If interested please contact- Lauren Everard SAM WHITE CALL: 07515420883 01837 861169
Okehampton Recycling Centre Winter opening times (October - March) Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4:30pm
BaSE Page 12 John Hockridge, your West Devon Borough Councillor Contact details: Week Farm, Sourton, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4HZ Tel: 01837 861221 Email: [email protected]
SAM ALLUM To book Bridestowe Village Hall, please contact Mr John Haley on 01837 861514 Email [email protected] You can go online and check the booking calendar and download a booking form Boiler Maintenance all via the village website [email protected] OFTEC REGISTERED C8240
Call: 01822 610 668 Mobile: 07832 024 948 Email:[email protected] Scrap cars collected FOR SERVICING AND Reliable service guaranteed BREAKDOWN OF OIL Top prices paid BOILERS Secondhand tyres for sale. • Competitive rates Call Michael on 01837 861584 • Friendly, tidy and efficient • Call now for a quote 07831698676
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Telephone: 01837 861 509 Mobile: 07748344978 Woodhead, Bridestowe, Okehampton, Devon BaSE Page 13 The Prewley Moor Arms situated at Sourton Down near Okehampton has recently been taken over by new owner Sarah Lawrence. Adding a new lease of life and enthusiasm to the business, Sarah and her team of staff will be providing a top quality service and friendly atmosphere for customers old and new. This charming establishment boasts a large restaurant which serves a superb choice of home made dishes, with daily specials, using local produce where possible, put together by new chef Rosemary Drake-Davis. A good selection of beers, lagers, wines and spirits stock the shelves as well as Skinners betty stoggs & Dartmoor brewery ales,straight from the cask. The Prewley winter opening: 12/12.30 - 3pm & 6 -10.30pm (Sun -Thurs) 12 - 3pm & 5-11pm (Fri and Sat). Food is served daily 12 - 2pm & 6 - 8.30pm
Sarah will also be serving a 3 course set menu this Christmas, with a choice of delicious dishes to suit any palette. This family friendly pub also offers en-suite accommodation, with dining options too. To make a reservation or to request a Christmas menu contact 01837 861349.
Bridestowe Parish Council news Work on the Granite Way - Southerly to Station Road stretch, is in full swing and should be completed by the end of November. A road closure is required for the re-surfacing and high friction dressing and this is planned for the week commencing 17th November and will run for 5 days. Notices pinned to telegraph pole throughout the village are becoming an eye sore. Actually you may not know but it is illegal to pin notices to the poles! We appreciate that people from outside the parish are responsible for some of these. Please use the noticeboards provided at the shop, church, pub and school and of course advertising in BaSE is free . The next Parish Council meeting will be held on Wednesday 20th November at 7:30pm. (Apologies for leaving the date out of September's BaSE. AY) BaSE Page 14 Reliable babysitter available Do you need help.... Please contact Rachel England ...looking after horses, dogs or 01837 861212 chickens? Dog walking services. Excellent references available Please call: Tara Gibbons 07815 665458
Royal Oak House Bed & Breakfast ______Pearl and Simon Humphrey
Tel: 01837 861711 Mob: 07510163338 e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.royaloakhousebandb.co.uk
BaSE Page 15 Are you a National Trust member? Then why not make more of your membership by joining your local West Devon Association. We are a friendly group who have a diverse range of talks, held in Bridestowe Village Hall (near Okehampton, just off the old A30 on the Lewdown/Lifton road) and a variety of coach visits to both private and National Trust properties: October 10th. NT Godolphin House - Helston. December 5th. Talk: 'The Paramedic & The Ambulance Service.'
If you would like more information; phone Barry Hodge (Membership Secretary) on 01822 617600, or Brenda Hague on 01837 861683.
Animal Charity Celebrates Triathlon Success Wingletang Rescue and Re-homing Centre are delighted with the support they received for their first ever triathlon event to raise money for Devon's rescue animals. On Sunday the 1st September, a total of 62 sponsored members of the public turned out to walk, horse-ride or cycle ride to help rescue animals - some brave challengers even did all three! The three part challenge, named 'Tri 4 Rescue' started at 10am with a 4.5 mile walk from rescue centre, near Tavistock and finishing at the Peter Tavy Inn, where many of the walkers stayed for lunch. This was followed by a 6 mile horse ride and a 13.5 mile cycle ride. "We were absolutely delighted with the support for our latest event“ Says Niki Ging, who manages Margaret Green Animal Rescue's Wingletang Centre with her husband, Alan. "So far we have raised around £2,000 and there is still more to come in.“ The Centre has seen an increase in the number of cats and dogs that have been brought to them in the last few months. They receive no government funding and rely heavily on public support to care for the animals that come in until they can find them new, loving homes. "We would like to say a huge thank you to all the people who came to our triathlon event as well as those who sponsored. Also we would like to say a big thank you to Chris and Jo Wordingham who run the Peter Tavy Inn, for being so supportive of our event, and for serving brilliant food!“ If you would like to donate to Margaret Green Animal Rescue or are thinking of giving a pet a loving home, please call Wingletang Rescue and Re-homing Centre on 01822 810 215 or visit www.margaretgreenanimalrescue.org.uk for more information.
BaSE Page 16 ? What have we been doing? ? We have listened to you..! We are now stocking a larger range of chocolates and gift ideas which are proving very popular. Also we have a small selection of fresh flowers which are obviously brightening your homes as they fly out of the shop! We are now selling a fantastic range of local pies, pasties and snacks. They are proving very popular, with the staff as much as with our customers! Come and try one. We really do encourage feedback on the service we are providing and the stock we supply. Many of you have used our website as a way of getting in touch, which is great. Thank you for your continued support, words of encouragement and kindness !
£ Charity Collection Boxes £ In the first 3 months of us being here your generosity has provided a donation of £65.97 to The Air Ambulance and £81.12 to Headway - The Brain Injury Association. It means a lot to the charities and to us that we can support them in such a fantastic way. Thank you.
Riverside Tea Garden
As many of you will know we have created a small area out the front of the store for you to enjoy a cuppa next to the river! The weather decides when though! It has been great to see cyclists and locals using the area for an ice cream, lunch or just a catch up. I'm sorry but cream teas are not on the menu!
We will be selling a small selection of halloween goodies in the next week or so. Pop in and see what we have. Are we all big kids at heart? We will certainly be joining in the spirit of Halloween!
David & Kris
BaSE Page 17 Devon's Community Transport Awareness Day. Wednesday 9th October 2013.
The purpose of Voluntary Car schemes are to provide lifts for frail, elderly people and people with disabilities who find access to public transport difficult.
Transport is provided by volunteers using their own cars to give access to appointments, shops and other amenities we can all, so easily, take for granted. Demand for the service continues to grow putting pressure on the band of volunteers who give up their time and the organisations that coordinate the service. In Devon there are approximately 60 schemes which cover different areas.
All the schemes are always looking for community minded individuals who would like to make a real difference to people who are experiencing difficulties getting out and about. Travel expenses are paid to the driver at a rate of 45p per mile.
The schemes aim to increase independence and mobility of older people and people with disabilities and are vital in the rural areas served.
Remember as a volunteer for a Voluntary Car Scheme you will be making a huge difference to a large number of people who would otherwise be isolated.
A user of the voluntary car scheme said ’It was such a relief and I do not know how I would have managed otherwise. I am so grateful for such help and kindness in getting to my hospital appointment'..
A Voluntary Car Driver said ’Can I take this opportunity to thank you, and all the people involved for all the great work you do, and say that I am proud to be a small part of it'.
’Transport for Your Community" is organising a Community Transport Awareness Day across Devon on Wednesday 9th October 2013.
Okehampton & District Community Transport Group are holding a Coffee Morning on Saturday 12th October from 10am to 12noon at The Church Hall, Okehampton. Please call in and have a chat.
For more information please ring 01837 55000 and speak to Sue or Liz.
BaSE Page 18 National Tea and Cake Break Bridestowe Village Hall Friday 18th October 2013 3-6pm
Come along and support Epilepsy action. Drop in for a cuppa and chat with friends - why not come up after school or Treetops - there's lots of fun for children and adults alike. Delicious cakes on offer plus 'Herbie the Horse' - children's colouring competition and games, 'Herbie the Horse' - Book Signing by local author Katherine Curtis. And lots more... If you can help in any way with this fundraising event by volunteering on the day, making cakes or offering raffle prizes then we would be very grateful. Anna Curtis Tel. 01837 861555 Email: [email protected] Katherine Curtis Email: [email protected].
Sourton Down Cross As the holiday traffic piles down the A30 very few realise they are passing one of the older crosses to be found on Dartmoor. Also it serves as an example of re-cycling down through the ages as the granite feature bears the scars of the stone cutters chisel from early Celtic times through to recent days. The first recorded evidence of the cross was is in 1874 when Spence Bate describes it being “on the Okehampton Road’; near the village of Sourton, on the high road from Tavistock to Okehampton.” When the new Okehampton by-pass road was being built in 1986 the cross was removed and re-erected in its present position in 1993. This operation gave an ideal opportunity for archaeological investigation which sadly revealed nothing startling apart from an OS bench mark below the ground which suggests that even this site was not the cross’s original one. Ok, so what is all the excitement about? In a nutshell it is basically three words - PRINCIP{I} | [FILIV] | A/VDETI or PRINCIP{I} | [IV]RI[CI] | A/VDE[T]I. The translation of which goes along the lines of ‘Principius the son of Audentius’ which would indicate that at one time the cross was a memorial stone or grave marker. The inscription was written in mainly Latin capitals and also includes traces of a pattern and a Chi Rio cross. It has been suggested that the words were actually cut and rubbed out as opposed to pocking. Clearly this would indicate an early age for the stone and English Heritage describe the original stone as an inscribed stone dating between the 6th and BaSE Page 19 8th centuries. So here we have an early Christian inscribed stone standing somewhere in the vicinity of Sourton? Then sometime between the 9th and 11th centuries somebody decided that they wanted a wayside cross erected. The stone cutter looked around and came to the conclusion that the early stone would be ideal for a cross, possibly to save time in cutting a new slab. He then set to work fashioning a cross and realised that the size of the slab would only allow such a shape to have very short arms. As can be seen from the picture above the re-shaping cut away much of the original patterning but just managed to leave the Latin inscription intact. For around 600 years the cross stood in peace, then a way warden was given the task of erecting an early signpost or directional marker. Once again the cross was deemed as being the perfect thing, it simply would involve cutting the respective directional markers on its face. So after the mason did his work the cross then sported an ‘H’ (Hatherleigh) on its north-western face, ‘T’ (Tavistock) on its south- eastern face, ‘O’ (Okehampton) on its north-eastern face, and ‘L’ (Launceston) on its south- western face. It has been argued that this was done sometime after 1696 because it was in this year that Parliament passed an act for stones to be erected with the appropriate letters of directional town markers. When the Okehampton by-pass was being built the cross was taken to nearby Okehampton Castle for safe keeping. Once it had been taken up an examination revealed an Ordnance Survey bench mark had been cut into it, this had been previously unseen as in-situ it was under the ground. This would suggest that previously the cross must have been situated elsewhere in a place that would have given the surveyors access to cut the bench mark. Either that or the ground level had increased at its latest situation, or it has sunk deeper into its socket hole. R & D Decorators (Reproduced from Legendary Dartmoor websiste 07751789089 (Daytime) www.legendarydartmoor.co.uk with kind permission 01837 861669(Evening) from Tim Sandles) email:philrattenbury@ hotmail.co.uk Flu clinics at Okehampton Medical Centre Reliable and trustworthy These will be held from 8.30 -12 Interior and exterior work Saturday 5th Saturday 12th undertaken Saturday 19th Saturday 26th Free colour consultation Please book an appointment with available Minor repairs carried Medical Centre out AND For a friendly professional job, At Sourton Parish Hall on Tuesday 15th October please contact on one of the above telephone numbers. from 2 - 4pm (No appointment necessary)
BaSE Page 20 NEWS FROM ROSEANNE & JANE AT THE WHITE HART INN
The evenings are certainly drawing in now but, we have only had to light our fire on a couple of occasions so far due to the continuing balmy weather. It is lovely and comforting though, to have a crackling log fire to offer warmth and cosiness to the pub. Guest ales of 6X and Doombar have been well received along with our regular real ales of Legend and Dartmoor. The latter being supplied from The Dartmoor Brewery, up in Princetown. We shall shortly be having Jail Ale back on tap again too, also from The Dartmoor Brewery. You may find it interesting to know that The Dartmoor Brewery is situated in the very heart of the Dartmoor National Park at 1400 feet above sea level and is the highest brewery in England. We have also recently learnt that grain used in their brewing process is grown in the fields around Bridestowe - now that's a local, home grown ale! Now that the holiday season is over, we are planning lots of interesting functions and events to fill those longer darker evenings. Planned dates so far are as follows: Saturday 5th October (6pm - 9pm) is our first Taste of ...' evening where we will be offering a taste of Italy, with a mouth watering range of pizzas and pasta dishes. Booking is advisable to avoid disappointment. Wednesday 9th October (8.30pm) our next quiz night in aid of Bridestowe Scouts. Saturday 12th October (8.30 pm onwards ) we have a great live band The EDGe' booked in. Three guys called Eddie, Dave and Gordie, will be performing rock, blues, reggae and also contemporary songs. Thursday 31st October ~ Halloween (5pm - 6pm) we will be inviting children of the village to pop in anytime between 5pm and 6pm for refreshment whilst they are trick or treating around the village. Just a simple affair for those children who love to dress up on the night and meet up with their friends for a spooky snack'. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult. Thursday 31st October ~ Halloween (6pm - 9pm) For the grown up kids amongst you we shall have Halloween Specials on the menu, with a prize' for anyone dressing up! BaSE Page 21 A team from Bridestowe and Sourton are undertaking the task of compiling a joint parish plan, a document that will reflect the character of both parishes, give a vision of how the parishes would like to develop over the next decade and state clearly what they feel is important to preserve. We have had some feedback from Bridestowe and Sourton already and are hoping for more from Sourton after the Harvest Supper. Distinct themes are emerging. Bridestowe wants to ensure the future of the shop and pub, has concerns about speeding traffic and congestion due to parking. Sourton doesn't want wind turbines in any shape or form but would like to have a better car park outside their parish hall. Both communities want faster Broadband; neither want a large number of new houses but affordable housing for local people is an issue. The next step is to contact local businesses and groups for they will have unique perspectives on their communities . A meeting has been arranged for 22nd October from 6pm - 8pm in Bridestowe Village Hall and representatives of all local businesses, groups, schools and churches are invited PLUS anyone who wishes to contribute their views. If anyone would like to join our team they would be very welcome. Contact number 01837 861157
Would you like to book Sourton Parish Hall? Sourton Parish Hall has good facilities and would be suitable for a A company built upon reputation variety of functions and meetings. recommendation and trust. We can It offers a large hall, kitchen, repair or replace all types of windows, disabled toilet, committee room and doors, conservatories, upvc fascias, large stage. It has disabled double glazed units, hinges and handles /wheelchair access with ramped and locks. entrances. Call Paul for a free quote on Just ring Geraldine Jury on 01837 861388 01837 861414 01579 383201 07590 965283
FIELD TO LET (from early October) Approx. 1.25 acres suitable for a pony or small horse, with large adjoining stable and small concrete yard and some storage space for bedding, feed etc. Automatic drinkers in both field and stable. Knowledgeable proprietors generally on site. £60 per month - on outskirts of Bridestowe 01837-861678 or 07762-876267 - e mail [email protected]
BaSE Page 22 Joint Churches Report, October 2013
October Dates for your Diary Sun 6th: Methodist Church Harvest Service, 11am. Rev Graham Warmington. (Joint with Anglicans; no service in Parish Church) Tues 8th: Methodist Church Harvest Supper, 7pm. Tickets £6.50 Sun 13th: Holy Communion, Parish Church 9.30am, Revd David Muir. (Methodist service in Broadley, 11am, Rev Nigel Coke-Woods) Sun 20th: Morning Prayer, Parish Church 9.30am, Mrs Jennie Kerwin Methodist Church service at 11am, Mr G Yates Sun 27th: Joint Anglican service, Parish Church, 10.30am. Revd David Muir Methodist Church service at 11am - visiting Preacher.
Forward November Dates: Sun 3rd: Family Service, Parish Church, 11am Wed 6th: Area Confirmation Service, Parish Church, 7.30pm Sun 10th: Remembrance Service, Parish Church, 10.15am
Regular Dates The 50/50 shop opens each Wednesday and Saturday morning. There is a communion service at Springfields on October 9th and October 23rd. There is a community lunch on 15th October, see elsewhere in BaSE.
Joint Services The end of August saw four Anglican parishes (including us) get together at Bratton Clovelly for our monthly joint service. Those of us who make the effort to travel to a different village really enjoy these occasions. And of course, every four months everyone else comes to us! The October service (on 27th) will be at Bridestowe again, and we do encourage many folk to be with us. We assure you of a fuller church, a good occasion and a warm welcome.
September started with the Anglicans joining the Methodists for the joint Café Service in the Methodist Church. It was a very happy occasion, and both churches appreciate the variety that these joint services bring to our patterns of prayer and worship. The next joint- Bridestowe service will be the Methodist Harvest Service on Sunday October 6th. And on September 8th the Methodists were joined by other Methodists from Broadley - with our pioneer Anglican priest Revd David Muir preaching. We value all these ways of joining other Christians for worship, as it helps us be more open-minded and focus on the most important things about our Faith. It does mean, though, that there is not always a service in both our churches each Sunday, so do check the dates in BaSE before turning up. BaSE Page 23 Battle of Britain The Battle of Britain service held at St.Bridget's Parish Church on the 15th of September was a very moving service led by the Rev.Richard Bache during which we remembered the very great sacrifice made by the pilots and ground crew of the Royal Air Force during that very critical period of the second World War.
Parish Church Harvest Celebrations Harvest Festival at St.Bridget's started with the decorating of our Church on the morning of Saturday 21st September - thank you to all who helped and donated flowers , vegetables and fruit and particularly to Cynthia Higbee for making and donating her lovely Harvest Loaf. On Sunday 23rd September we held our Harvest Festival Service led by the Rev. Richard Bache and were joined by our Methodist friends and friends from Sourton. We were particularly pleased to have three of our teenagers, Amy and Holly Pearce and Jo Waddington join members of our Church and the Methodist Church in various aspects of the Service and then on Monday the 24th September we held our Harvest Supper the meal being cooked by our long-standing Chef Jonathan and his wife Carole Whiteley which was enjoyed by all who were present followed by a delicious selection of desserts - a very big thank you to all who provided these. Thank you also to all who helped to put the event together and to the great generosity shown by everyone who provided the raffle prizes and the items for the Auction and, of course, to those people who bid for those items . The overall sum raised on the evening amounted to the grand total of £624.35 less expenses, and the proceeds of the Auction amounting to £202.00 which will be donated to the charity Farming Community Network, the net balance going to Church funds.
Bell Ringing Our learners at St. Bridget’s are progressing steadily under what is quite an intense training regime. With nine attending practices regularly it has become something of a challenge within a challenge to make sure they all get teaching appropriate to each individual’s stage of learning. We now have two practices each week. On a Monday evening the bells are silenced in order to reduce the noise effect, and to allow one to one teaching on a particular bell. A second practice takes place each Friday evening when a small band of ringers, press-ganged from other towers come along to allow some of the learners to take it in turns to ring with the other bells. Without exception those who have been brave enough to start learning to ring have found it to be harder than it looks. However, their determination and enthusiasm will no doubt get them through the learning process to the stage where they can ring for the service at St. Bridget’s on December 22nd. when they will be able to take great pride in having met the challenge that they are working so hard towards. Please think about taking part in the sponsorship of the bell ringing by the Team by adding your name to the Sponsor form to be found on the display at the rear of the Church or by having a word with Bill Thirtle on 01271 378815. Parish Church Repairs A working party is continuing to draw up details for the work necessary to refurbishing
BaSE Page 24 the bell tower of the Parish Church, and the Friends continue to develop ways of raising the money required. Our thanks to a resident of Lydford who kindly donated both their time and materials for a temporary repair to the cracked leading on the tower roof. Similar offers of time and/or materials are welcome (although as a listed building we have to be careful what work we put in hand). We are also grateful for a recent gully clear-out conducted by the Friends; and again your time for such manageable jobs to keep our Parish Church in good order would be welcomed.
Need prayer? We know that many more people pray these days, than go to church. Remember that the Parish Church is open every day for quiet prayer. There is also a small group of folk who meet every Wednesday morning to pray in confidence for those in need; if you would like them to pray for you or for someone you love, contact Brian Maddaford on 01837 861402. We can be assured of a genuine care for your need, and faithful prayer to God on your behalf. There is nothing magic about prayer, but we believe there is a God in heaven who cares about us, who wants the best for us, who always does something in response to heartfelt prayer, and who sometimes does something remarkable.
Christmas is coming! Another reminder of the Parish Church Christmas Fayre in November. Please put aside some of your preserves for sale on the Preserves Stall, and look out some less-used books for the Book Stall.
Revd David Muir/Joan Higgins
Devon Printer Supplies is once again collecting empty or redundant ink cartridges and toners for recycling to raise funds for 'Devon Air Ambulance.' If you would like to take part in this, please drop off your inks or toners in my porch. 'The Coppins ' Station Road Bridestowe EX20 4EH If you work for a local company who may have a number of inks or toners for recycling, I am happy to collect when passing if you let me know. As always, I will periodically let you know via BASE how much we have raised. Telephone 01837 861228 Email: [email protected] BaSE Page 25 Bridestowe W.I. report Fourteen members attended the meeting on 18th September with two apologies. Julie Hatton has volunteered to be the WI rep. for the village hall. It was noted with approval that the Government is at last proposing to put a tax on plastic bags. After some discussion it was decided not to send a representative to the centenary meeting at the Royal Albert Hall. Two members attended Throwleigh’s 90th anniversary party and reported that it was a most enjoyable evening. The anniversary meal in November is believed to be Bridestowe’s 20th. which we hope will be in the White Hart pub in the village as it has been in previous years. A possible date will be the 27th. November. A ‘get well soon’ card has been sent to Ann Tait, our past Treasurer, who has been unwell recently and is in hospital. Unfortunately our speaker for the evening was unable to attend so members, Julie Hatton and Mavis Padley, stepped into the breach and related how much they had enjoyed their visits to Denman College. Well done and thanks to the both of them for coping with such short notice!
Flower of the month: 1st Sheila Albon, 2nd Mavis Padley. The President asked for the cup to be returned in November. It was decided that the December meeting would be a party at lunchtime (2.30 p.m.) with nibbles and ‘home entertainment’ games. The next meeting will be on the 16th October when the speaker will be Robin Hill on ‘40 Years on Dartmoor’. All welcome.
Devon Libraries Your Mobile Library Timetable The mobile library van visits Bridestowe once a fortnight on a Wednesday. The van stops at The White Hart Inn car park. The timetable for the rest of 2013 is as follows: Date Arrive Depart October 9th & 23rd 15:50 16:45 November 6th & 20th 15:50 16:45 December 4th & 18th 15:50 16:45 (The library van also stops at Cocksheath Cross on those dates, arriving at 15:15 and departing at 15:35) www.devon.gov.uk/libraries/your mobile library Tel: 0845 155 1001
A warm welcome to Jacqui and Alan Stokes of Stokes and Company Accountancy who will be renting the little shop in Fore Street.
BaSE Page 26 Bridestowe Cricket Club 2013 Wow! The end of another BCC cricket season. Because top-class cricket at the Millaton Ground is almost always played outdoors, on an uncovered pitch, and rain prevents play, the cricket season is geared to coincide with the driest months of the year. The hours of daylight and the temperature are also factors; the winter days are too short and often too dark, and the temperature is too low, for playing cricket to be practical. In the UK, the cricket season starts mid-April and ends in September, And so cricket for 2013 has drawn to a close. August was a nail biting finish to the Devon League E Division competition. Bridestowe CC went into the last league game of the season nervously looking at the other results and not sure those results to date were good enough to stay up. Despite a thrilling win in the penultimate match away to Upottery, staying up in E Division was not secure and the threat of relegation loomed as the Millaton Arena hosted 3rd placed Whimple. It all hinged on the last league game of the season. Now Whimple were not just turning up ...... a win for them could mean promotion, so the outcome was hotly contested as both teams had a lot to gain or lose pending the result ...... it was all down to the wire! A thrilling culmination was therefore eagerly anticipated. Bowling first, BCC set the conditions for success with a great display of bowling dismissing Whimple for 146. To win, oh to win, BCC chasing 146 to secure E Division cricket for next year and with true BCC grit and spirit the Club came home with a well-deserved victory by 6 wickets and 20 points which ensured our safety, without having to rely on the other results. A fitting end to the League season. Whilst our League status was secured there was more cricket to follow; the 2013
season was capped with a great game of cricket as the President's XI (John Leonard) took on a BCC XI. The sun shone for a willow on leather bonanza in a fiercely contested game which saw the BCC XI narrowly beat the President‹s Invitation XI by 27 runs. Fantastic fun, fantastic support. A full match report is on the BCC website. Picture below, President John Leonard congratulating the winning captain, James Ewen. This completes another wonderful summer of cricket. I would like to thank the President John Leonard, our Chairman, Neon Reynolds, the Club Committee, the players and most importantly you! As sponsors and supporters of our Cricket Club BaSE Page 27 through the summer sun, at all our fund raising events and on the boundary cheering on our players, cricket continues to be played at Bridestowe to a high standard and long may it continue to do so. All our match reports and events are posted on our website (https://sites.google.com/site/bridestowecricketclub/), please feel free to take a look and we look forward to seeing you at the club. You can also follow us on Twitter @BridestoweCC. Gavin MacDougall [email protected]
Lewdown Past A History of Farming on Dartmoor Wednesday 23 October at 7.30pm An illustrated talk by Colin Pearse This month's speaker ought to know what he is talking about, having been farming on Dartmoor for 60 years. Colin is also a champion and specialist breeder of the Dartmoor Whiteface sheep (Dartmoor's 'prapper' sheep): you may remember them from 'Adam's Farm' on 'Countryfile.' While indigenous to Dartmoor and well adapted to its upland nature, Whitefaces are now classed as 'at risk', due to several centuries of competition with even hardier breeds from our northern mountains and uplands. Colin is also an author of several books, featuring poetry and superb photography, about his beloved moor, as well as writing about the Dartmoor Whiteface sheep. His talk will be illustrated, but in a slightly unconventional way and this sounds to be an evening with a difference. Do come along and find out: visitors are always very welcome. We meet at Broadley Chapel at 7.30pm. Charge £2 for members, £3 for non-members to include light refreshments. Visitors may like to phone 01566 783396/01837 861510 nearer the time, to check there has not been a rare change of programme, or for further information. Hilary Whitelock
BaSE Page 28 Bridestowe Garden Club
Garden Club Report August 2013
Membership of the Garden club is £10.00 per person per year. We very much welcome new members. Details are available at all meetings or you can contact the Honourable Secretary Cynthia Higbee on 01837 861194. Visitors are very welcome to any of the talks or visits at a cost of £3.00 per person.
Paul Jellyman works for the Met Office - we are looking forward to some words of wisdom and perhaps a tip or two to predict the best Next Event times to venture outside and plant! Come armed with your favourite weather prediction sayings. 10th October 2013 Garden Show "Weatherwise“ The Garden show filled the Methodist Church with Paul Jellyman the scent of flowers. The vegetables were a joy to Methodist Hall behold and the plate of three vegetables by Peter 7.30pm Bushell won the Best in Show. The children's section brought in the Judges Discretionary prize for a remarkable garden gnome made of vegetables topped with a flower. Congratulations to Lydia Hobbs for this. Deborah Dreyer won the President's cup with an unchallengeable collection of first prize entries which included the best in Flowers. The winners were presented with cups and tokens donated by Endsleigh nursery, Country Lanes Garden Centre and Mole Avon and the President's cup was presented with a bottle of wine donated by the White Hart. Thank you to all our sponsors and also to the Riverside Stores for collecting entry forms and money and to BASE.
Next year we would like to make the show bigger and there have been suggestions made as to how this could happen. Next meetings (held in the Methodist Hall Bridestowe) 14th November 2013 "Living the good life“ Alan and Rosie Beat 12th December 2013 Christmas Social (members only)
Lifts to meetings The garden club is planning to arrange a lift scheme for those who wish to get to a meeting on foot but find it too difficult to do so, particularly in the dark evenings. Members who routinely drive and are willing to collect others can volunteer. I will try and co-ordinate the two lists so contact me - Jo Fleming - on 01837 861684.
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BaSE Page 32 AVON If you would like to receive an Avon brochure Guitar lessons please call me or email me. for beginners and intermediate My details are as follows:- - all styles Julie Nicholls Telehone 01837 861415 Tel: 01837 861228 or visit Email: [email protected] www.jeffguitar.co.uk If you leave a message, please don't forget for more details your contact details.
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Bridestowe 49 Club in aid of the Village Hall Here is the latest list of winners.
Winners from 24/8 to 21/9 Date Number Name Amount 24/8 1 Ivor Pellow £20 31/8 48 BVH £20 7/9 5 David Pugsley £20 14/9 46 Michael Jennings £20 21/9 9 Ray Rattenbury £20
Many thanks for your support during the year Tim Thorne 861592 BaSE Page 34 Bridestowe and Sourton Extra is sponsored by Glebe Park (Bridestowe Caravan Park) Calor Gas / Camping Gas Sales John & Diane Ware Hunters Moon Bridestowe, Okehampton, Devon, EX20 4EN
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BaSE Page 37 SOURTON ROUND UP OCTOBER 2013 W.I. The monthly meeting will be at Sourton Hall on Wednesday 9 October at 2 pm. One of our own members, Janet, will be demonstrating how to make "owls“ and inviting members to take part. It will be a "fun“ afternoon.
Cream Teas Thank you very much indeed to everyone who supported our Cream Teas this year. We are very grateful to the many cooks, helpers and waitresses who worked so hard to make it such a success, and to our customers who regularly came giving generously to s good cause. Our profit for the church was £1,443.30 after taking out the hall hiring expenses which was very good. The Bank Holiday Monday we made a profit of £303 which we will share with Devon Historic Churches Trust who gave us generous grants when restoring the church tower. The Bring and Buy table was a success making £82 for the Restoration Fund.
Operation Christmas Child We will be taking part in Operation Christmas Child and will be sending shoe boxes filled with toys, toiletries, stationery etc to needy children in Eastern Europe. There will be a box in church for any gifts and we would like to have them the week beginning 28 October. Please contact Jenny Pratt (01822 820391) or Rose Dashper (861285) if you would like a leaflet and are able to help.
Co-Workers of Mother Teresa Items for the Christmas parcels for the homeless in London are needed and money towards the cost of the postage. Please contact Jenny or myself if you can help.
Sourton Hall Lottery The winners for August and September 1st No 19 Gerald Horn 1st No 20 Ann Smith 2nd No 78 Alison Ewen 2nd No 76 Rose Dashper 3rd No 95 Sandra Peachy 3rd No 98 Ness Pearce
Thank you for your support of Sourton Hall. Please contact Alison Horn (861223) if you are interested in joining the lottery.
Church Services in October 2013 6th 8 am Holy Communion - Revd. Stephen Cook 13th 11 am Morning Prayer - Lay Worship Leaders 20th 11 am Family Communion - Revd. Stephen Cook 27th 10.30 amUnited Services Bridestowe Rose Dashper (861285)
BaSE Page 38 House to let in Bridestowe The 5 bedroom Bridgehouse is coming available for let. It has 4 overly large bedrooms and a single, with thermal curtains and carpeting throughout. There are 2 wood burners/3 fireplaces, a piv system, smoke and fire alarms, shower room, family bath, enclosed courtyard, 27 unit kitchen with fridge/freezer, elec hob, dbl oven, extractors, and washer/dryer. Contact [email protected] for more information
HALLWOOD FARM
Along with our own delicious home-grown seasonal vegetables and meat, we also stock a huge range of goodies made by other local fine food producers. We can deliver to your door 'Choose your own' orders and 'Veg boxes' or Visit our lovely little Farm Shop in the Red Lion Yard Okehampton
We do 3 sizes of Veg Bags/Boxes: £7 Veg Bag Will contain approx 6 different veggies Ideal for singles/couples £9 Standard Box Will contain approx 8 different veggies Suit couples who like their veg/small families £12 Large Box Will contain approx 9 different veggies Suit large families /keen veg eaters
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BaSE Page 39 Forthcoming Events for October
Thursday 3rd 7.30pm, 15 Trecote Way, Book Club Friday 4th 7.30pm, Prewley Moor Inn, 1.5 Evening Saturday 5th Treetops sponsored walk GOOD LUCK! 6-9pm, White Hart, "Taste of Italy" evening Sunday 6th 10am - 12, Leawood, Fun Ride round Dartmoor
Wednesday 9th 2pm, Sourton Parish Hall, W.I.Demonstration - Making owls 8.30pm, White Hart, Quiz night in aid of Bridestowe Scouts Thursday 10th 7.30pm, Methodist Hall, Garden Club talk Saturday 12th 8.30pm, White Hart, Live band - EDGe Tuesday 15th 12 noon, Methodist Hall, Over 60s luncheon Wednesday 16th 7.30pm, Methodist Hall, Talk by Robin Hill, "40 years on Dartmoor" Friday 18th 3-6pm, Bridestowe Village Hall, Tea & Cake Break Tuesday 22nd 6-8pm, Bridestowe Village hall, BSF public meeting Thursday 24th 6.30pm - 8.30pm, Sourton Parish Hall, Halloween Disco Saturday 26th 10-12, Bridestowe Village Hall, Bacon Baps Thursday 31st 5-6pm, White Hart Children's Halloween refreshments 6-9pm, White Hart, Halloween specials
Weekly exercise activities held in Bridestowe Village Hall Monday 6.30 - 7.45, Bridestowe Village Hall, Aerobics Tuesday 2 - 4pm, Bridestowe Village Hall, Short Mat Bowls Wednesday 9:30 - 10:30am, Prime Time Exercise Class Friday 9:15 - 10.15 & 10.30 - 11.30 Pilates class
Don't forget the useful calendar in Riverside Stores where you can write in planned events. Hopefully this will prevent dates clashing in 2013.
BASE submissions We plan to print BaSE 5 days before the end of the month so please get your submissions in well before this date as compiling the newsletter takes some time. If you do have an unavoidable late submission please phone to see if we can squeeze it in. We are unable to read the latest Microsoft Word files and Wordpad doesn't support formatting so please send submissions in pdf, jpeg , doc.(not docx) or plain text format. Many thanks. Martin & Alison Young
Contact details for BaSE:- Alison Young, Glebe Park, Pig's Leg Lane, Bridestowe, Okehampton, Devon EX20 4ER Tel: (01837)861157 or [email protected] (please put BaSE in the subjectline) BaSE Page 40