www.viewfromonline.co.uk LETTERS Tuesday, December 16th 2014 13 Building in public gardens will Ottery in danger of over-development I IT is plain to see that Ottery St Mary is in danger the town centre and passenger use age of the local destroy character of Knowle park of over-development. buses increased although the level of service is still poor leading to overcrowding on reaching Cranbrook. I The remark about the surgery not being full when This is all very apparent to the locals who have IN a recent press release (December 3rd) East visited is nonsensical, as it currently operated via an resided in Ottery for a number of years. Devon District Council claims that “existing park - appointment system and not based on people just ar - land at Knowle, Sidmouth, will be retained for riving. public use”. JOHN CHILDS , The traffic pollution has severely increased through Ottery St Mary But how can this be true when the area advertised for sale through Savill's includes public open space as large as that of all the existing offices put to - gether? Royal British Legion burglary What is more, this public open space includes the very best of Knowle's gardens - the lawned ter - races with their magnificent prospect. Building disgraceful but not surprising there and down to the south west will destroy the I character of the rest of a park which is bracketed AS you report it is indeed “disgraceful” that the posed of and the asset is becoming an eyesore. Not for quality with Killerton in EDDC's own open former Royal British Legion club has been burgled only is it deteriorating but as Mayor of Honiton, space study. (December 9th) but sadly, it it is hardly surprising. Councillor Peter Halse, warned “buildings that are left vacant can be vulnerable to this sort of thing”, es - In addition, EDDC is now challenging, at public When the Royal British Legion in London suddenly closed the Honiton RBL club they told members it pecially when unguarded and on the edge of Honiton. expense, the inspector's decision that the public was to “realise their assets”. The needs of local mem - This must also affect insurance and is not good for have rights of way into the park from its most-used bers and the fact that 40 or so local bodies were using the local neighbourhood. One hopes the owners will northern entrance. The aerial photograph right will the club seemed irrelevant to the gentleman from their take the actions they informed locals were urgently help make the above clear. estates department. needed three years ago. Three years later, the club has still not been dis - NAME AND ADDRESS WITHHELD MICHAEL TEMPLE , Knowle Drive, Sidmouth Public expectation on services is too high I Excellent healthcare facilities in Seaton AIM for perfection. That is fine, providing that due and nit-picking. I allowance is made for human imperfection in all its Some targets are, of course, necessary but are prob - IN June I had to move my parents to Seaton treatment to see that all is going well - unheard of forms. ably in most cases better and more realistic if set by from Hertfordshire as my mother became very ill. in Hertfordshire where you are lucky to see a doc - Unfortunately, this is not usually the case today in the professionals themselves. It is obviously right that I cannot praise the health care in Seaton enough. tor. some key areas of life, such as education, the health any wrongdoing and incompetence should be brought I want to say a huge thank you and pray that that services and the police. The media and compensation- to account, and improvements made when needs are The doctors, nurses and carers have been fantastic identified. someone in authority see the sense in keeping led demand for perfection means that public expec - with nothing being too much trouble. tations are so high they are impossible to fulfill, As members of the general public, may we be more The Seaton nurses visit regularly and help us, as these wonderful services in place. particularly if there is a shortage of resources and understanding and less critical when impossibly high a family, remain able to cope with mum at home. staff. standards are not reached. If we continue to demand The staff at Seaton hospital are marvellous and her SANDRA ANDERSON , The effect on many conscientious and capable perfection, we run the risk of losing or deterring many GP even visits the hospital when she is having day Seaton teachers, doctors, nurses and police officers is a low - excellent and hard-working men and women from Please note anonymous letters will not be published except in special circumstances but full addresses may be withheld at ering morale and an ongoing sense of failure. No mat - these professions. the writer’s request. Views expressed in letters are those of the authors and not necessarily of this newspaper. ter how hard they work and however efficient they Geoff Powell, are, there is the drip, drip of constant public criticism Harepath Road, Seaton Pulman’s View from & Beer SISSUE NUMBER 4e85 Est. July a 2005 toPICK UP YOUn R FREE COPY Tuesday, November 18th 2014

League of Friends back plans for extra hospital beds in Seaton SEATON and District Hospital League of by Anders Larsson minished number, so as to extend the care that can be Friends has backed plans to increase the num - provided, and improve the support for staff. [email protected] “We agree with the CCG when it sets out the bene - ber of in-patient beds in Seaton. fits of having larger teams working in in-patient units Northern, Eastern and Western Clinical Commis - in close cooperation with community teams. This will sioning Group’s (NEW CCG) is consulting on plans from Exeter, the demography and the geography, con - NEXT AUCTION allow efficient team working.” to move the current ten beds at Axminster Hospital to firm the rationale for beds in Seaton. The letter also emphasised the need for even more Monday 24th November, 10.00am Seaton, taking the total number to 18. “Furthermore, the League supports the proposal to beds, saying: “The current bed numbers at Seaton The proposal has not gone down well in Axminster, have more beds open in Seaton than the current di - Please see page: 5 Hospital mean the fre - and a campaign group has been formed to try and quent occurrence of refer - change the mind of NEW CCG. rals being diverted to OW Members of the Axminster campaign group has pro - N N RD&E due to full bed oc - PE duced a comprehensive document outlining why they O cupancy. think Axminster Hospital is better suited than Seaton “This will in no way be Hospital for in-patient beds. Chocolat et Présent improved by the increase Promoting Seaton’s case, the hospital’s league of Forr all your r Christmas ChocolatesChocolat & PresentsPresents in beds if there is a corre - friends has written to NEW CCG. The letter was OOpenpen Monday-Friday 9am9am-5pm,-5pm, Saturday 9am-1pm sponding (or greater) clo - penned by league of friends chairman Dr Mark sure of beds in London House, Market Place, Colyton EX24 6JS Welland, and said: “As you are aware, the population neighbouring hospitals. served by Seaton Hospital is one of the oldest in the “The CCG has ex - region. pressed concerns at over - “The increased age is matched by increased rates of long stays in hospital, and chronic disease, including dementia and medical ongoing inpatient care for frailty. people no longer in need “The CCG itself has highlighted the demographic of medical support. projections for the next five years, with increasing “Whilst it makes perfect numbers of people living to an advanced age. sense to use this valuable “Compared to other parts of Devon, our population resource efficiently, this has greater vulnerability to acute illness, and conse - Whatever your reason Online memories does not mean that there quently an increase in the likelihood of hospital ad - is currently an excess pro - missions. I The Devon Remembers web site has been updated to include people from for moving... vision. “For our older population, providing inpatient care Beer who served their country during the Great War. Pictured (from left to “We strongly believe close to home adds enormous value. It is for these rea - right ) are Richard Scott, who organised Beer’s World War I summer Pennys can help that there should be an in - sons that Seaton and District Hospital League of exhibition, Clinton Devon Estates director John Varley, The Hon Caroline crease in the number of 12-13 Cross Street, Seaton, Devon EX12 2LH Friends wishes to express its support for the proposal Fowle and Ralph Howard-Williams, Devon County chairman of the Royal beds in Seaton to at least Email: [email protected] to continue providing in-patient care in Seaton. 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The doctors, nurses and Dukes Way Betterment development in Axminster carers have been fantastic with nothing being too much trouble. The Seaton are now leaving mud and clay in Weller Road, as nurses visit regularly and help us, as a family, remain able to cope with they have done for over three years in Dukes Way. A problem shared is a problem halved. Still a mum at home. problem, though. I will not be taking my shovel up The staff at Seaton Hospital are marvellous and her GP even visits the there. hospital when she is having day treatment to see that all is going well - un - WIDEST Roger D'Albertanson heard of in Hertfordshire where you are lucky to see a doctor. I I want to say a huge thank you and pray that that someone in authority AXMINSTER Hospital League of Friends see the sense in keeping these wonderful services in place. would like to thank staff and customers of Trinity House for their continued support. Sandra Anderson, CHOICE Seaton The latest collection from their boxes of nearly ON THE HIGH STREET £80 has brought the running total to nearly £300. Axminster Hospital League of Friends I Thanks for supporting Lions MANY thanks to all those who attended the ex - I cellent free concert given by the Exeter Cathedral ON December 17th 1984 the Pulman’s paper helped me to form Seaton Choristers in the Sidholme Music Room, Sidmouth & District Lions Club with 24 dedicated members. on 19th November. In our 30th anniversary year, we have 28 members and, through your The bucket collection totalled £532! Thank you. paper’s continued support over the years and the generosity of local busi - John McGregor, nesses, plus the people of Axmouth, Beer, Colyford, Colyton and Seaton, Sid Vale Close, Sidford we have raised more than £40,000. The money we have raised has helped both our local communities and BOOK YOUR HOLIDAYHOLIDA AYY Enjoyable night national disaster funds. This year’s Santa float is heading for a record THE BATHBAATHTHH TRAVELTRAAVELVEL WAWAYWAAYY amount and over £4,500 has been collected to date. wreath making Once again, a sincere thank you to all who have helped in any way, for I your continued support, enabling the Seaton & District Lion’s Club to look I WOULD like to say a big thank you for a after those who are less fortunate than ourselves. And thank you to all our most enjoyable evening me and three friends retired fellow Lions and our wifes, plus Dee Byrne Jones, who allowed us had at Seaton Marshes doing wreath making led by Penny and gang from East Devon’s to collect the donations to our Christmas tree light memory appeal outside Countryside Team on Wednesday, December her premises. Without their help we would not be able to help others in Honiton: 01404 808342 10th. need. Sidmouth: 01395 331479 The evening was brilliant and we hope, with Should anyone wish to join the Seaton & District Lion’s Club, or just find bathtravel.co.uk how busy it was, this will happen again next out more about our club’s activities, please call me, George Mabon, on year. Well done! 01297 21572. Season’s Greetings to everyone! PART OF THE UK’S LARGEST Kim Beviss and friends George Mabon, INDEPENDENT TRAVELVEL AGENT Charter President, Seaton & District Lion’s Club TTeermserms and conditioconditions apply. Ask instore for full details. Phoenix Ladies explore genealogy

AT the December meeting of the Axminster Phoenix treasurer, Julia Walter, Penny Daglish who books ex - Ladies Club, members were treated to a talk by Mary cellent speakers each year and Stella Landeryou, who Hyland of Plantagenesta, Honiton, on genealogy. organises the refreshments each month and thanked Tracing our ancestors has become popular in recent them for all their hard work during the year. Members years and, with the internet at our fingertips, it is much very kindly reciprocated by making a surprise presen - easier to research and negates visiting record offices, tation to the chairman. parishes and even graveyards, as in the past. During the meeting, Jill Ruddick from the Tourist Mary also gave members a fascinating insight into Information Centre was presented with a £300 cheque unusual names, such as Ostrich as a Christian name from the Phoenix Ladies Club for the invaluable help of a Victoria Cornish family, or Ellen Step Forward the centre provides to visitors to the town. The TIC and another gem, Pocahontas Scroggins. Another received the most votes in a secret ballot for the club's child called Almond became known as nutty slack when he became a miner. annual charity donation and continues the Phoenix Other humorous names included Honour Bound, Ladies’ support of local charities and the vital services Prosperous Guy and Orson Cart, the latter due to his provided within the community. mother being an Orson Welles fan. The next meeting of the Phoenix will be on Wednes - Bigamy was another interesting fact during the 19th day, January 14th at 2.30pm in the United Reformed century when people were unable to divorce and re - Church Hall, when guest speaker Fiona Dunster will marry, with many men supporting two families and tell members all about the work of a local JP. Pro - naming any children with the same name to avoid a grammes for the next year will be handed out at the mistake. meeting and subscriptions collected. Visitors always Following the talk, the chairman handed gifts to the welcomed. U3A members meet for festive social

MORE than 80 members of the Honiton Univer - sity of the Third Age (U3A) were welcomed by the chairman Susanne Jones to the Mackerness Hall recently for their Christmas social. The entertainment began with young up-and- coming local jazz singer, Darcy Williams, who transported her audience in song from places as far afield as Ipanema to the moon, and then to enhance the festive mood concluded her performance with several popular seasonal numbers. During the afternoon, members were invited to guess the identity and usage of 15 strange and cu - rious objects which had been kindly brought along and displayed by Margaret Lewis from The Allhal - during the course of the afternoon and the table lows Museum. These ranged from wig curlers to a getting the most correct comprised of Judy Core - Victorian skirt lifter and there were some very less, Pam Falkner, Mary Smith, Barbara Lewis and amusing answers but the overall winner with most Di Goldby. correct was Helen Wale After all that brain searching the buffet which To keep up the quiz theme, on each table was a was served was extremely welcome and proved list of 22 cryptic clues, the answers to which were the perfect conclusion to a very enjoyable after - all well-known biscuits. These were pondered over noon.