June 2014 Vol. 45 No.6 40p FOCUS MAGAZINE INFORMATION Chairman Michael Ayre, Ratcliffe Farm, Raddon. Secretary Geoff Bulley, 17 Broadlands, Thorverton. Treasurer Bob Swaffield, Schiehallion, School Lane, Thorverton. Tel. (01392) 860309 Editor Neville Lane, Stable House, 2 The Glebe, Thorverton. Tel. (01392) 861062 Email: [email protected] Back issues (courtesy of Rob Purvis): thorvertonfocus.wordpress.com Assistant editor Eileen Mason Printers Barrie Phillips and Peter Mason At the present time Focus is produced each month except one (August) and is assembled by volunteers on the last working day of the month. The Editor welcomes interesting news items, reports etc. for publication. Items for inclusion in Focus should be accompanied by the name of the originator, which may be withheld from print if requested. 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I am very Festival was again a resounding success and in June pleased to be able to print the sequel to that article, in we have the second annual Fun Day to look forward which Ian gives some details discovered through to. These events don’t just happen. They need a lot research that he has carried out into those who also of planning and organising, not to mention the served but were not killed during the First World goodwill and attendance of a large number of people War. If you are able to help fill any of the gaps or to make them happen. I thank and congratulate those provide further information on some of those where who play a part in their success. I hope that the Fun Ian’s research has so far only led to very sketchy Day will again be well supported, although I have to information, I am sure that Ian would be pleased to give my apologies in advance as I have to be away hear from you. that weekend. I shall, therefore, be relying on any reporters and photographers out there to capture the I hope that you will again find plenty to interest you event for Focus. in Focus this month as well as giving you information about recent events and events to look I hope that you will have read Ian Stoyle’s article on forward to. those whose names appear on Thorverton’s War Memorial, who lost their lives in the First World War. (If you didn’t, by the way, you can look at back copies of Focus – right back to 2006 in fact – at Neville Lane, Editor thorvertonfocus.wordpress.com, a site maintained for In this Focus Editorial ..................................................................... 1 Nature Notes ............................................................ 22 Thorverton Parish Council ......................................... 2 Ten Tors Challenge.................................................. 23 Letters ........................................................................ 3 The Ultimate Price ................................................... 23 Thorverton Memorial Hall Committee ...................... 3 Thorverton and District History Society .................. 24 Notice Board.............................................................. 4 Focus On Annette Mawson ..................................... 26 Parish Church Services and News ............................. 9 The Garden in June .................................................. 28 Parish Letter ............................................................. 11 Cricket Club ............................................................. 29 Baptist Church ......................................................... 12 School Report .......................................................... 29 Ladies Group ........................................................... 13 TARTS ..................................................................... 30 Garden Club ............................................................. 13 Poetry ....................................................................... 32 Legal Eagle .............................................................. 13 Rainfall Record ........................................................ 32 Church Week Refreshments .................................... 14 Thorverton Parish Information ................................ 33 Thorverton All Out Cider and Ale Festival ............. 14 Thorverton Organisations ........................................ 34 Great War Centenary – Those Who Also Served .... 15 Doctors’ Surgeries ................................................... 35 Women’s Institute.................................................... 18 Waste Collection Dates for 2014 ............................. 37 Jane Austen Day ...................................................... 19 Mobile Library ......................................................... 37 Golf Society ............................................................. 20 Flag Flying days in June .......................................... 37 Thorverton Country Show/Family Fun Day ............ 20 Road works .............................................................. 37 44th East Devon Arts Festival ................................. 20 Bus Services ............................................................ 37 Newton St Cyres Tennis Club ................................. 21 Diary 2014 ............................................................... 38 Silverton & Exe Valley Seniors ............................... 21 Recipe ...................................................................... 22 Focus on Thorverton 2 Vol. 45 No.6 – June 2014 Thorverton Parish Council Report of the May meeting of the Parish Council Parish Council AGM and the Annual Parish Meeting This was the annual meeting when the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, and also representatives to various village committees, are appointed. Cllr Stuart Crang and Cllr Michael Ayre were re-appointed to the positions of Chairman and Vice-Chairman respectively. There are however currently only eight members of the Council, Cllrs Bury and Thomas having resigned. The official Notice of Vacancy was still on display in the parish at the time of the meeting, and, depending upon the outcome of the vacancy notice, the vacancies may have to be filled by co- option. The Annual Parish meeting was held this year in the W I hut and was attended by most Parish Councillors and several residents. Topics raised included the retention of village amenities, including the shop and the surgery, and these matters were considered again at the May Council meeting. Planning Matters Decisions:- (i)Ref 14/00099/FULL Erection of replacement dwelling. Rosepark Cottage, School Lane. Approved. (ii)Ref 14/00380/FULL Variation of condition (2) of planning permission 13/00960/FULL to allow the substitution of previously approved plans. Little Hythe. Approved. (iii) Ref 14/01137/FULL/NMA for the erection of timber garage/office following the demolition existing garage. Hazel Cottage. Refused. Applications:- Ref 14/00537/MFUL Demoition of agricultural buildings; redevelopment to form 20 dwellings (50% affordable), conversion of existing single storey building; formation of access and drainage structure works. Land and buildings at NGR 292868 101981 Silver Street. (Court Barton) Allotments One allotment has become vacant. If any parishioner is interested in taking this on, please see the notice elsewhere in Focus for further details. PCSO Roberts reported several burglaries in the local area, including the post office portakabin and several businesses