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THE CROSSLET

A church sponsored community newsletter for the villages of Landcross, Littleham, Monkleigh and Weare Giffard

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DATES FOR YOUR NOVEMBER DIARY Tuesdays 6pm till 7pm Gentle Yoga Weare Giffard Village Hall Wednesdays 2 pm till 4 pm St Swithun’s, Littleham is open for private prayer. Everyone is welcome. .

OCTOBER Sat 24th - Sat 31st Pumpkin Trail Littleham (see p.12) Wed 21st - Last open afternoon for private prayer St Swithun’s Sun 25th - Service of Reflection from Monkleigh NOVEMBER Sun 1st Feast of All Saints and All Souls on-line service Wed 4th Littleham Village Hall AGM - 7.30 (via ZOOM) Thur 5th Online Taize Service from Landcross Sat 7th Takeaway Breakfast Rolls 10 till noon Weare Giffard Village Hall Sun 8th Remembrance Service St Swithun’s Littleham 11:00am. Thur 12th Knit and Natter 10 to 12 noon W.Giffard V.Hall Sun 15th Holy Communion All Saints Weare Giffard 11:00am. Wed 18th 'Wellbeing Cafe' The Bell Monkleigh 10 - 12 noon. Sun 22nd Online service of reflection from Monkleigh Sun 29th Online Lay-led Advent Service

ADVANCE NOTICE DECEMBER

Sat 12th Dec Christmas takeaway rolls 12 till 2 pm. W.G.Village Hall

The December Crosslet will again be in digital format. Copies will be emailed to as many folks as possible. Also check social media (Facebook) and local websites e.g.: - www.littleham-landcross.org.uk/

December Crosslet

th NOTE: Deadline for contributions: 10 November

Please send your emails to: [email protected] Or phone  01237 479459 3

Dear All,

There’s an old Middle Eastern curse which says ‘May you live in interesting times!’ (There’s also one which says ‘May the fleas of a thousand camels infest your armpits!’ But to return to the first one –) we are certainly living in ‘interesting times’. We’re having to learn new skills and are experiencing new things. We have to experiment with different ways of doing things.

The Annual Readers’ Celebration service usually held at the Cathedral had to go onto Zoom this year. It took a very different format, but it was excellent.

I missed my retreat in June because of lockdown. So this month, I tried one on-line. I wasn’t at all sure how it would work out because I thought that, being at home, there’d be too many distractions – the phone ringing, emails to answer, and jobs around the house that needed doing. However the Northumbria Community produced a very useful ‘planning your retreat’ video with helpful suggestions about limiting time spent on emails, television and news broadcasts. I’m still limiting the news broadcasts!

The retreat itself was very restful. I love the Northumbria Community services. It’s what we use for the on-line Morning Prayer on a Wednesday. (If you want to try it, let Debbie in St Mary’s Office have your email address, and she’ll send you the weekly bulletin with the necessary link in it.)

What came out of the retreat for me was the word ‘unshackled’. In a time when we are shackled by restrictions on social gatherings and, in some places, with limited freedom of movement, it seemed an out-of-place word. But on reflection, I realised that when we first went into lockdown, my weekly structure disappeared and, after initially enjoying the freedom – getting the garden straight and catching up on the DIY – I found it hard not having much to do, so was tempted to look for tasks to fill the void. What my retreat time reminded me was that I didn’t have to shackle myself with activity; I could just take time to ‘be’, to wander round the garden enjoying the plants instead of noting the weeds, to walk on the beach or by the river looking and listening to God’s world. As lockdown eased, so some things are starting up again. But I need to keep in mind that even when we are shackled by Covid 19, we can still chose to be unshackled in our approach to daily life.

If this resonates with you, try an unshackled hour a day putting the ‘I must’ and ‘I ought to’ aside and just enjoy ‘being’ rather than ‘doing’. God bless you and keep you safe.

Sarah 4

EDITORIAL

Dear Readers,

Please feel free to send me any photos / poems / thoughts / “thankyous”/ stories / ideas or anything else you might like to share for the next issue of the Crosslet. All will be welcomed.

Please send them to me at:- [email protected] From the Parish Registers

Mollie Grant was laid to rest at St. Swithun's Littleham on Friday 18th September 2020. May she rest in peace as we remember her and her family.

Nick Beckley was laid to rest at St. Swithun’s Littleham on Saturday 19th September. We remember him and all who loved him. May he rest in peace. Thank-yous

Big thanks are due to all our lovely churchyard volunteers who have kept our churchyards looking so beautiful over the summer. We are really grateful for their gifts of generosity and expertise. Many people have commented on how well-kept the churchyards are, and we have been able to experiment a little with leaving uncut areas which looked absolutely stunning and featured in our online services.

Thanks are due to as well to our stalwart wider community volunteers who have helped steward our services, clean our churches, support the marking of VE and VJ day – you know who you are and we have been touched by your offers of support. (more thankyous p.18) Memorial services

This year our usual 4 parish Memorial service will be marked in a different way, due to the restricted numbers our churches can accommodate at present. All those who have lost loved ones in the last 18 months will be invited to submit their names to be included in a memorial section of our on-line service on Sunday 1st November, when we celebrate the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls. Everyone who is normally contacted about the service will receive a card to say we are thinking of you at this time and will include you in our prayers during this Season of Remembering. November is the time when we remember those dear to us and also the fallen – a time for reflection and quiet, as our earth prepares for her winter sleep. But the buds of spring can already be seen on branches and we look forward in hope to the coming of the Christ child in dark days – a renewal of life and hope and the promise that we will be reunited together in heaven. 5

New Government Test and Trace Support Payment scheme launched in Torridge

Government grants to help support low income workers who need to self-isolate can be applied for through Torridge District Council from Monday 12th October. Payments can be backdated to 28th September if you were eligible for that period. The payments of £500 are being made available through the Test and Trace Support Payment scheme and will apply to people who are instructed by the NHS to self-isolate and who also match the following requirements of the scheme: You can apply for a self-isolation payment if you are aged 16 or over and you: • live in the Torridge District • you have been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace - either because you have tested positive or you have been in close contact with someone who has • have a job or are self-employed • are unable to work from home and will lose income as a result For the Standard Scheme you also need to be currently receiving one of the following benefits • Universal Credit • Working Tax Credit • income-based Employment and Support Allowance • income-based Jobseeker's Allowance • income support • housing benefit • pension credit There is also a discretionary scheme for people not receiving any of the above benefits but who satisfy all of the other criteria and also the following: • A maximum gross earnings threshold of £372 per week. (This equates to 40 hours x £9.30 Real Living Wage).This means that if someone has earnings above this level then they would not normally be eligible unless there was an exceptional circumstance. • A minimum number of hours that an individual will need to be working is 16 hours per week. Anyone normally working less than that would not be eligible. • Maximum capital threshold of £6,000. Anyone with capital above that level would not be eligible. • University students or those in higher education would normally be excluded from applying. Contd. On page 8 ➔ 6

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Well in these difficult times, I’m very glad to tell you that Christmas IS happening. We will always celebrate ‘The Reason for the Season’.

So, here are some of the plans we have to bring Advent and Christmas to you and offer some cheer and encouragement.

We will be providing: a 5 parish digital service for Advent; an Advent Taize from Landcross; our December service from St. George’s Monkleigh; thoughtful reflections on the challenges and realities of Christmas 2020; socially-distanced and number limited LIVE carol singers; online Christingles and Nativities for our schools and communities; a specially commissioned Crib service from St. Swithun’s Littleham, which will go live on YouTube on Christmas Eve afternoon; a beautiful and intimate candlelit celebration of Midnight Mass from Holy Trinity Landcross you can join again on YouTube; and live services at Littleham and Weare Giffard on Christmas morning.

Normally our churches would be decorated with flowers, candles and a Christmas tree – and most importantly, a Crib. The Crib is blessed and the figure of the Babe added at the Christmas Eve Communion. It then remains in place throughout Epiphany into January. This year we would like to bring the Crib out to you. So we are looking for volunteers to help create the Crib figures (see photo). These are very simple, made from a large felt ball, coat hangers and material. We’d like to put these crib scenes in each village, and so we need gifted DIYers to help build a platform (could be a loaned trailer) and some form of shelter – ideally three sides and a roof. From the roof we’ll suspend rows of string to which you can attach angels (from a template) with messages for loved ones and family/friends/the world at this time. You could also include a prayer, which would be prayed at Midnight Mass. There’ll also be an ‘Angel’ competition – submit online photos of your Angel paintings, 8

photos, collages, knitted figures or whatever inspires you and we’ll pick four winners to be shown in our online services (to the Vicar at [email protected]).

The church waits in expectation during Advent (December) and then rejoices with the angels, shepherds, Kings, Mary and Joseph at the arrival of the Babe – who brings restoration and hope. Our Christmas this year will be different – but the hope and joy of it cannot be suppressed. Revd. Marisa

Maggie’s Homemade Jams and Marmalades

I have been very busy over the last few months with the bumper fruit harvest making jams and marmalades.

Now I am all set (joke!) to sell them to you. All profits will go to the general funds of St. Mary’s Church and the 4 parishes of the Mission Maggie’s Community, while helping Bideford Branch of the Homemade Mothers’ Union raise money for the M.U. charities. Jam 2020

Normally I would sell them in church, but in these times that is not possible. So……..some jars are in St. Mary’s House which is open from 10 am to 12 noon, Monday to Thursday, and leave payment there please.

Alternatively, phone me 01237 477568 or email me with your order: [email protected] and I will arrange with you to deliver, or for you to collect from me. Free delivery to the villages for all orders of £10.00 and over.

Flavours include: Gooseberry, Raspberry, Strawberry and Tropical fruit, Mango and Pineapple, Black Cherry, Mixed Berry, Black Grape, Orange Marmalade, Black Cherry with Lavender, Plum, Plum with Lavender, Apricot, Mixed Berry Jam, Lemon Curd, Redcurrant Jam, Mixed Fruit (there are probably some I have forgotten).

Prices are: 454g (1llb) £2.50, 340 g (12oz) £2.00, 227g (8oz) £1.50 I will also have various Christmas Gifts available soon.— and I have been bottling our pears in Devon Cider too. I look forward to us all raising a lot of money in a yummy way!

Maggie Murray

LANDCROSS Taize

Although our Church is still not open for public worship, thanks to Revd Marisa's ever increasing technical skills, we are able to record our monthly Taize Service from the Church and to have it online. Our next Taize Service will be on the 1st Thursday of November (November 5th) at 7.00pm. You can find it by going to the St Mary's website. https://stmaryschurchbideford.org April Saltmarsh Landcross APCM and Vacancy for Treasurer

Our Zoom APCM was duly held on Wednesday October 14th with all PCC members present . Sarah Cordingley also joined us.

Officers Elected: April Saltmarsh to continue as Church Warden. Electoral Roll Officer: April Saltmarsh Safeguarding Officer for the PCC: April Saltmarsh. (Sue Sparks from St Mary’s will be the Safeguarding Representative for all 5Ps). Fabric Officer: Mike Saltmarsh to continue in this role. Health and Safety Officer: Mike Saltmarsh Deanery Synod Representative: Bernard Cockfield (To report back to the PCC from the Meetings, as an interim measure). PCC Members: Rachel Pirrie; Brian Walker and Elaine Walker

Our sincere thanks to Brian Walker for all his excellent work in these roles, as he now stands down. We appreciate his hard work and commitment and are pleased that he and Elaine will continue for another year as PCC Members, having now moved to Buckland Brewer. Elaine is to continue as Treasurer until December 31st, after which time we will have a VACANCY. Our sincere thanks to Elaine, supported by Brian, for all the excellent work carried out in this role.

TREASURER

IF ANYONE IS INTERESTED IN TAKING ON THE ROLE OF TREASURER in the new year, we would be delighted to hear from you. YOU DO NOT NEED A BACKGROUND AS AN ACCOUNTANT. Training will be provided by the Diocese to support you in the role. We are a small Church, so it is not an onerous job!! A head for figures helps as does a flair for administration. If that sounds like you and you wish to know more, please contact:- Rev’d Marisa Cockfield, on  01237 239339.

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Open Monday and Tuesday 6pm-late Thursday to Sunday 11.30am-late Lunch and evening meals served Thursday-Saturday Sunday Roast served Noon until 3pm Weare Giffard EX39 4QR Tel:  01237 425517 11

LANDCROSS & LITTLEHAM LITTLEHAM VILLAGE HALL

Chair: Mary ( 07881483148) Bookings: Janet ( 01237 424102 )

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 7.30 Wednesday 4th November via ZOOM

Unsurprisingly, the annual general meeting of the Village Hall Committee will need to take place on line. If you would like to join the ZOOM meeting, please contact Janet on  01237 424102 (by midday on 4th please) for joining instructions. Below is the agenda. If you wish to make any comments or would be willing to join the committee, please let us know. We have set the date of this meeting, so that we will be able to include a report in the December Crosslet.

1. Welcome and Apologies 2. Minutes of AGM 13.11.19 3. Report from Chair 4. Treasurer’s Report October 2019-September 2020 5. Election of Officers and New Committee 6. The Forthcoming Year- Plans and Suggestions

PUMPKIN TRAIL SATURDAY 24TH OCTOBER - SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER Why not add a little glow to the village, by joining in our pumpkin trail? Place your creation in a prominent place, inside or out, and add a light to brighten the darker evenings, especially on Halloween. Rosettes for the most splendid creatively-carved pumpkins will be awarded in time for an All Hallows’ Eve viewing. If you are off the beaten track, please let us know so that we can signpost you. Clive has put some tips for Halloween on the Littleham Facebook page. Have fun. St Swithun’s Private Prayer

After the clocks go back (Sunday 25th) the church will no longer be open for private prayer on a Wednesday afternoon. We hope to open again in the Spring when the weather is warmer and the Thanks to John Hobbs for this! days are longer. Thanks to all Needs a musician to understand it! Andrew who have helped this year. 12

Parsonage Woods

When Parsonage Woods was put up for sale I think all of us who use the woods were concerned about its future. I decided to apply to Torridge District Council for a Group TPO (A Tree Protection Order which would cover the whole 10 acre woodland).

TDC carried out a full survey of the wood and I have now received the Formal Report from the Planning Officer. A Group TPO has not been awarded because, as the Officer explained, the wood is not at present being threatened. It has, however, been given a TPO Defensible Score of 13 – that’s very high. This means that if the wood faces any type of threat in the future, this decision will be reviewed and a Group TPO can be given. So if anyone decides to buy the wood to exploit its resources, TDC can then grant a Group TPO. This is the best result we could have hoped for as Group TPOs are rarely granted unless a woodland is in immediate danger.

It’s a pity that the offer for the woodland made by a long term resident in the village was not accepted as this would have guaranteed the future of this much loved broadleaved woodland, a resource few villages are blessed with.

Sue Tait  01237 471928

Some miscellaneous observations on daily life and other people...

He is not only dull himself, he is the cause of dullness in others. - Samuel Johnson

He is simply a shiver looking for a spine to run up. - Paul Keating

The easiest way to find more time to do all the things you want to do is to turn off the TV. - O A Battista

Most people have heard of Karl Marx, the German philosopher. Not many people know about his sister, Onya, the inventor of the starting pistol.

Remembrance Service November 8th

Our Remembrance Service will be at St Swithun’s on November 8th 11:00am. (laying of wreaths will be recorded earlier and then shown online ) Spaces are limited to a maximum of 20 so please book with Andrew or Marisa beforehand.

TREE BOWL IN THE YEO

Last Winter when the river flooded the base of a tree came down the river and got stuck among the stones near our garden. It remained during lockdown so I decided I ought to try to paint it in the style of Graham Sutherland as it reminded me of some if his paintings.

My first effort was a watercolour. Then I tried oils. More work needed I think!

During the weekend of 2/3 October, as we watched the river, during the heavy rain the log started to move downstream. It wobbled and turned slowly, then gathered pace and descended rapidly, but it then got stuck at the barbed wire which stops the cows going down the river - you can just see it in in the last photo.

It's gone now, maybe down to the Torridge and then the sea, or maybe it got stuck again somewhere.

Mari Galvin

LITTLEHAM

The Crealock Arms

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St Swithun’s

Our Holy Communion Service on Sunday October 11th was less well- attended than the previous month but it was good to see Reverend Claire and to welcome Chris Hutchins - our new Curate. Our next service will be on November 8th and will be a Remembrance Service.

The Cheeky Toad

When I was walking down the road I came across a great big Toad He winked at me with one large eye And asked if I would share my pie How very odd, a strange request To share my pie, whatever next Oh well its best to be polite I’ll let him have a little bite Oh horror, then to my dismay He grabbed the pie and ran away Next time I see a frog or toad I think I’ll quickly cross the road Restoration of Cockerel Or else I’ll wave my magic wand And send him off back to the pond Many thanks to Kenny Wood for his magnificent repair

work to the weathervane (see above) and also to Wilf Smith and Ian Mitchell for their help in hoisting it on high again. Hopefully it will last for many years to come and weather many more storms without incident. by Juliet Percival (The Bard of Littleham)

LITTLEHAM & LANDCROSS PARISH COUNCIL.

The parish council meeting was held virtually on Zoom on October 1st. The majority of parish councillors were able to attend together with both the county councillor, Linda Hellyer and district councillor, Philip Pennington.

Meetings will continue to be held on zoom for the foreseeable future until things return to some sort of normality. Anyone wishing to attend the meetings can email the clerk for the meeting details. Discussions were held regarding the shed at the village hall which holds the salt supply for wintery conditions. It was agreed that a new shed would be purchased and that we would get someone to erect it.

As usual the main meeting was taken up by discussions on planning applications. These included an appeal for holiday accommodation at Littlemoor, a cabin for a business selling bridal dresses at Barn View, Littleham and the relocation of entrance ramp and creation of multi- purpose function room facility, Riverside Cottage, Bideford. The parish have been consulted on the Government reforms on planning, at this stage there is not much to comment on. Both the district councillor and the county councillor presented reports to the meeting and invited questions. On highway issues it was reported the road into Littleham is due to have works carried out in the current financial year.

Other general discussions related to councillor/clerk training, the finance and emails circulated to parish councillors.

The council has received correspondence from the Kenwith Company of Archers about acts of vandalism at their premises near Moorhead Cross. This isn’t the first time this has happened and the police have been informed. If you see anything suspicious in this area can you please inform the Police or a Parish Councillor.

There is currently one vacancy on the parish council for Littleham and one for Landcross. If anyone is interested in joining please let the clerk know and attend the next meeting which is on November 5th.

Please contact our parish clerk, Debbie on  07971 159522 or email [email protected]

Food

People at my workplace have started a funny new tradition where they give names to the food in the office fridge. Today I ate a sandwich called Mark, followed by some cake called Rosie. 16

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MONKLEIGH Harvest Thank-You!

To all who took part in the 5 parish Harvest service; special mention to Sally Goodger, Charlie Boundy, Ross Hedden and staff at Monkleigh School for their time, hard work and encouragement. Revd Marisa Monkleigh School

As we head towards Half Term I have to say how impressed I am with all the children at school. They have adapted so well to the different ways that we have to do things and are amazing.

I stand at the school gate every morning for our four different drop off times for our four different bubbles and it is lovely to see the children who literally run into school with a smile on their faces.

I often hear the Grownups at the gate calling goodbye and wishing their child a good day only to be met by a disappearing back as they go rushing into school, then the Grown up looks and me and often smiles and says ‘ well its lovely to see how happy they are to be here!’ And indeed they are, they are happy to be back and to be with their friends and are all working so hard.

The staff are also doing a fantastic job in making sure that we keep everyone safe and at the same time happy.

We don’t have a great deal of news as unfortunately we are not having sporting fixtures, visitors or trips out but the children are enjoying wonderful well planned lessons, exciting topics and embracing life in their own little bubbles!

So well done Team Monkleigh!

Karen Reeves (Head Teacher)

Tel:  01805 623269

The Bell Inn Monkleigh

Winter’s greetings to everyone (it is winter already right?!) We’ve had our open fire lit many times in the last few weeks, so I think that makes it official.

We have also introduced our new lunch menu, which includes a full English breakfast. You can choose between a Sally’s breakfast or a Roy’s – they’re sized small and large accordingly! We also have jacket potatoes, breakfast baps and pub classics such as ham, egg and chips 18

available from 12.30pm to 2pm.

We’re busy planning our Christmas menu, which we will have on offer on certain dates in November and December. In the likelihood of the current Covid restrictions still being in place, including the 10pm curfew, we’ll be doing one sitting per evening, with a starter platter for the table and then a traditional turkey roast with all the trimmings. This will be followed by a choice of delicious desserts. It will be bookings only and pre-orders, to ensure no one is disappointed. We’ll be putting the full details on our website and Facebook page soon – but do call  01805 938285 if you would like to pencil in a date!

Otherwise (all restrictions permitting) we’d love to see you for drinks, a meal or just a coffee and chat – it’s more important than ever to connect with others and spend time with friends and family and we would love to host you safely to meet up with those you care about.

Sally Goodger (Landlady)

The Bell Inn, Monkleigh www.thebellinnmonkleigh.co.uk  01805 938285 /  07791 615743

From the Archives:- ANNERY KILN COTTAGES, MONKLEIGH 1923

R Dymond and Son will offer at Public Auction on Tuesday, February, 20th, 1923, at the New Inn Hotel, Bideford, at 3pm. Precisely (subject to the General conditions of Sale of the Devon and Exeter Law Association as revised September 1922, and to such special conditions as shall be then read) all that FREEHOLD COTTAGE & GARDEN lately in the occupation of Mr Sidney Eastman, and comprising porch, roomy kitchen, scullery, fitted with copper furnace, 2 bedrooms, earth closet and pig house with the portion of garden held therewith. Vacant Possession on completion of purchase. For further particulars and orders to view apply to the Auctioneers; or T A Goaman, Solicitor, Bideford. Dated Auction Offices, 19 and 20, Broad Quay, Bideford. January 29th, 1923

The sale of this property was withdrawn the following week.

WEARE GIFFARD Weare Giffard Lottery

Lottery results as follows. 1st - Jenny Hedden 2nd - Pam Scholfield 3rd - Bob and Sue Gethin

Table Tennis in the Village

Weare Giffard Village Hall has started a new Table Tennis Club. We have two new tables, bats and balls. Andrew Hester will be coordinating events and can be contacted on  07887921321. Strict Covid-19 rules will be enforced, so please bring your face coverings. Only single households can play doubles. Cost will be £2 per person.

Hand gels and track and trace procedures are already in place. If there is a lot of interest, other days and evenings will be introduced.

Looking forward to seeing you. Kev Richards

KNIT AND NATTER

THURSDAY 12th NOVEMBER 2020 10 to 12 noon WEARE GIFFARD VILLAGE HALL All welcome even if you just would like a coffee or tea all we ask is you bring your own cup £4 to include coffee/tea cake and raffle

*********** Due to changing Government guidelines it is advisable to phone Tracy for up to date information on what is happening this month (Editor) Any queries contact Tracy on  01237 422148

Miscellaneous observations on daily life – and other people

Political campaign: a war in which everybody shoots from the lip. - Anon

Power will intoxicate the best hearts, as wine the strongest heads. No man is wise enough, nor good enough, to be trusted with unlimited power. – Charles Caleb Colton 20

WEARE GIFFARD COMMUNITY ORCHARD

A short note to inform you all that as from the proposed Orchard’s AGM – Sunday 15th November, but now deferred due to C19, I will not be seeking re-election for the position of Chair.

I always said I would give the orchard project at least 5 years and I am just finishing my 6th, but that apart, I now need to turn my attention inwards a bit, and look after my lovely new wife – Heather, and perhaps even give myself a break – I have just reached 80 after all!!! As a tree owner I will obviously still remain a member, and may well allow myself to be conned into very minor orchard duties!!

In standing down I must say to you all, what a great project this is, for without your initial and continued support, we would not now have what we do have - a unique 37 apple tree orchard; all trees very healthy; a strong active core (pun here!!) group; and finances are also reasonable. What we have achieved is not just an orchard, but a heritage orchard, replacing one there 180-200+ years ago; but also today, creating an environment wherein one can sit and think, stare and even meditate – yes, and even grow apples!!

Again, my very sincere thanks for supporting me as your Chair.

My very best wishes, Keith. (Hughes)

TRY THIS

How smart is your right foot?

This is so amusing you just have to try. It is absolutely true. I guess there are some things the brain cannot handle.

1. While sitting on a chair, lift your right foot off the floor and make clockwise circles. 2. Now, while doing this, draw number 6 in the air with your right hand.

Your foot will change direction. Told you so! And there is absolutely nothing you can do about it! You and I both know how stupid it is, But before the day is out you are going to try it again, if you have not already done so.

Thanks to Daphne Horton for this fun fact!

Takeaway Breakfast Rolls - Weare Giffard Village Hall

A huge thank you for your support over the past few months during these difficult times. The takeaway breakfasts are proving to be as popular as ever. It is unfortunate that we haven’t been able to introduce table and chairs. We still have a meat raffle. The village hall lottery is also being drawn and the winners every month are published in the Crosslet.

As we have been unable to have our Christmas dinner this year we thought we’d have Christmas takeaway rolls on Sat 12 Dec. This is from 12 till 2 pm. The menu will consist of turkey/chicken, sausage, stuffing and cranberry sauce in a roll, a mince pie or homemade cake, and a Christmas cracker with a difference. (some will have extra gifts in). The cost will be £5 This is a pre-order service only please phone Tracy  01237 422148 or Jen  01237 479594 before the 10 Dec . We will be having our breakfast rolls on Sat 5th December 10 till 12.

Takeaway Breakfast Rolls ************* SATURDAY 7th NOVEMBER ************* 10 till noon Weare Giffard Village Hall ************ Social distancing and government guidelines will be followed

Answers to October Crossword

ACROSS: 1, Deacon. 4, Appear. 7, Wits. 8, Heavenly. 9, Argument. 13, Mob. 16, Broken-hearted. 17, Ran. 19, Suddenly. 24, Obstacle. 25, John. 26, Enable. 27, Market.

DOWN: 1, Dawn. 2, Afternoon. 3, Nehum. 4, Again. 5, Prey. 6, All to. 10, Users. 11, Ephod. 12, Trace. 13, Metalwork. 14, Body. 15, Eber. 18, Alban. 20, Uncle. 21, Dream. 22, Stab. 23, Gnat.

4 PARISH PASTORAL VISTING TEAM

If you would like a phone call from one of our friendly team members in these difficult times or know someone who does then please speak to Marisa Cockfield on:  01237 239339

With forthcoming US Elections in mind

Old politicians never die – they just run once too often.

A local council official said that he ran for office again because he thought his possible opponent, if successful, might be even more ineffective than he was.

Admirer to political candidate: “Great speech, sir! I really like the straightforward way you dodged those issues.”

Miscellaneous musings modern life...

In filling out an application, where it says, 'In case of emergency, notify:' I put 'DOCTOR.' Member of the congregation to minister: “I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you.” Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine. The older you get, the tougher it is to lose weight because by then, your body and your fat are really good friends. Where there's a will, there are relatives. 23

November Crossword Across

1 ‘The Lord Jesus... took bread, and when He had given — , he broke it’ (1 Corinthians 11:24) (6) 4 ‘He has taken me to the banquet hall, and His — over me is love’ (Song of Songs 2:4) (6) 8 Surrey town that hosts the National Christian Resources Exhibition (5) 9 Also known as Abednego (Daniel 1:7) (7) 10 Liken (Isaiah 40:18) (7) 11 A son of Etam, descendant of Judah (1 Chronicles 4:3) (5) 12 A part of the temple where the blood of a young bull was to be smeared (Ezekiel 45:19) (9) 17 ‘They make many promises, take false — and make agreements’ (Hosea 10:4) (5) 19 Roman province to which Paul returned after evangelizing it on his first missionary journey (Acts 16:6) (7) 21 Material used to make baby Moses’ basket (Exodus 2:3) (7) 22 ‘And feeble as — , in thee do we trust, nor find thee to fail’ (5) 23 ‘The watchman opens the gate for him, and the sheep — to his voice’ (John10:3) (6) 24 Stalk carrying the sponge of wine vinegar given to Christ on the cross (John 19:29) (6)

Answers in December Crosslet Down

1 Elijah dug one round the altar he built on Mount Carmel and filled it with water (1 Kings 18:32) (6) 2 ‘I am not — of the gospel, because it is the power of God for the salvation of everyone who believes’ (Romans 1:16) (7) 3 Buddhist term relating to belief in reincarnation (5) 5 Damascus disciple who, at God’s command, restored the sight of the blinded Saul of Tarsus (Acts 9:12) (7) 6 and 16 Horses: their sound (Jeremiah 50:11) (5) and their gait (Joel 2:4) (6) 7 A three (anag.) (6) 9 Athenian council addressed memorably by Paul (Acts 17:22) (9) 13 Abide by (Galatians 3:5) (7) 14 Persian princes (Daniel 3:2) (7) 15 Force (Galatians 6:12) (6) 16 See 6 Down (6) 18 Paste (anag.) (5) 20 How the cedars of Lebanon are described (Isaiah 2:13) (5)

CHURCH OFFICERS 2020-2021

Vicar: Rev Marisa Cockfield ([email protected]) 01237 239339

Reader: Sarah Cordingley ([email protected]) 01237 471441

Team Rector: Rev Claire Rose-Casemore Mission Community Priest 01237 475765 email: [email protected]

St Mary’s Parish Office: (10-12 weekday mornings) 01237 474078

Holy Trinity - Landcross

Church Wardens: April Saltmarsh (Pillmouth Farm, Landcross) 01237 475779 Vacant PCC Treasurer: Elaine Walker (The Old Rectory, Landcross) 01237 425068 PCC Secretary Carolyn Mitchell (Lower Heale, Landcross) 01237 477853

St Swithun - Littleham

Church Wardens: Aileen Badcock (Culver Cottage, Littleham) 01237 472424 Andrew Tregoning (Ristie, Littleham) 01237 479459 PCC Secretary: Anita Longmuir (Middle Webbs, Littleham) 01237 479210 PCC Treasurer: John Longmuir (Middle Webbs, Littleham ) 01237 479210

St George - Monkleigh

Church Wardens: Charles Hellier ([email protected]) Vacant PCC Secretary: Vacant PCC Treasurer: Paul Dean (3 Springfield Terrace, Bideford) 01237 470017

Holy Trinity - Weare Giffard

Church Wardens: David Moore (Wood Field, 12 West Yelland) 01271 861794 Susan Gethin (Rainbow’s Rest, W. Giffard) 01237 478377 PCC Secretary: Gill Bland (Tanglewood Thatch, W.Giffard) 01805 439109 PCC Treasurer: Bernard Cockfield (The Rectory W. Giffard) 01237 239339

4 Parish Pastoral Visitors Team

Rev Marisa Cockfield ([email protected]) 01237 239339

The Crosslet

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Services for November

During the Coronavirus pandemic regular weekly 5 parish Church services will continue to be produced online. The easiest way to find them is to go to the YouTube website and search for “St Mary’s Church Bideford”

Sun November 1st Feasts of All Saints and All Souls 5 parish on-line service

Thurs November 5th Online Taize Service from Landcross

Sun November 8th - Remembrance Service St Swithun’s Littleham 11:00am. (laying of wreaths will be online for all 4 parishes) Spaces are limited to a maximum of 20 so please book with Andrew or Marisa beforehand.

Sun November 8th 5 parish online Remembrance Service with veterans

Sun November 15th - Holy Communion All Saints Weare Giffard 11:00am.

Sun November 22nd - Online service of reflection from St George’s Monkleigh

Sun November 29th - Online lay-led 5 Parish Advent Service

"St. George's and The Bell Inn at Monkleigh continue to offer a community 'Wellbeing Cafe' on the third Wednesday of the month (this month 18th November) at The Bell 10 - 12.00 Coffee, cake (of course), and chat.... drop in, we'd love to see you."