“THE MORCHARD MESSENGER” THE INDEPENDENT VILLAGE NEWSLETTER www.morchardbishop-pc.org.uk No. 296 February 2020 SPONSORED THIS MONTH BY MORCHARD BISHOP W.I. MORCHARD BISHOP W.I. 2019 was an interesting and diverse year for Morchard Bishop WI. We had some brilliant speakers at our meetings. In February, Captain David Dorman gave us a fascinating account of his life at sea and told us many anecdotes from his travels. We had our AGM in April and carried a resolution to improve rural bus services and Mo Sparrow entertained us by demonstrating her easy system for cleaning silver. In May Homeleigh Garden Centre gave us a tutorial on hanging baskets and container planting. In July Rosemary Cook showed us the art of willow work. We had a particularly successful meeting in September when Richard Gibson and his wife told us of their charity providing water for African communities, a popular subject which attracted many guests. In October, a representative of the RNLI showed us films and slides of the extraordinary rescue work that they undertake. We also had some enjoyable outings and lunches. In March we celebrated our 92nd birthday at the Devonshire Dumpling, Mo gave us an account of the WI evening at John Lewis, which was so successful that it was repeated in October, and Sue Pluckwell gave a short talk on the food of Costa Rica. In June we had a Red Coat guided tour of the Bishop's Palace Gardens in Exeter, we were lucky to have one of the original guides who told us some hilarious tales. Our Summer outing in August began with lunch at Bickleigh Mill, followed by a fascinating tour of Tiverton Castle. Later in August we enjoyed a fun Croquet afternoon at the home of Angela Searle. In December, a group of us, together with some of the Morchard Maids went for lunch at Cote in Exeter, followed by the WI Carol Service in Exeter Cathedral, a lovely way to begin the Christmas Season. The following week we had an excellent Christmas lunch at the Mount Pleasant. We have held some well attended coffee mornings throughout the year which raised some much needed funds. In February, Morchard Bishop hosted the WI quiz with refreshments provided by the Morchard Maids. In March, we joined forces again with the Morchard Maids for the village clean up. As always we collected many dustbin bags full of rubbish but we were rewarded for our efforts with delicious soup provided by the London Inn. Tragically, in 2019 we lost Shirley Pope who was beloved by everyone and was one of our most loyal and long standing members. Our January Start-up meeting was well attended and great fun with a beetle drive and a quiz, followed by a delicious tea which was provided by Hilda Partridge and prepared by Angela Searle. We are full of optimism that 2020 will prove as successful as 2019. Sue Pluckwell Photos courtesy of Angela Searle and Dawn Parkhouse Visit your local website www.morchardbishop-pc.org.uk Page1 Sponsored This Month by Morchard Bishop W.I. RECYCLING IN MID DEVON Dear neighbours Happy New Year! The extra recycling generated over the Christmas break prompted me to share some information on recycling that might be useful. In 2018/19, Mid Devon’s recycling rate was 53%. This is above the UK average, though the council still hopes to increase this to 75-85%. Mid Devon has had a policy of zero waste going to landfill for two years, and a compulsory recycling policy. Everything you put in your recycling boxes gets recycled, unless it’s contaminated with food waste. Rejected items, along with black sack waste, get sent to an Energy Recovery Facility in Exeter, where they are incinerated and converted into household electricity. And if you have a printer, did you know that your ink cartridges can be recycled in the roadside collection? Most ink and toner cartridges can be reused a few times before they need to be reprocessed. And then, up to 97% of their constituent parts can be recycled. You can put used cartridges in your green recycling box, ideally inside a carrier bag (not black in colour), to avoid ink leaking. Mobile phones can also be recycled – pop them in your green box too. And beyond recycling, there are lots of things happening to reduce the emissions that contribute to climate change. From local tree-planting initiatives to global collaborative efforts, these are initiatives that can also improve our own lives (e.g. by reducing energy bills or improving our wellbeing). At a county level, until early 2020, you can contribute your ideas directly to the Devon Carbon Plan which is currently being put together – visit this website to share your thoughts: https://www.devonclimateemergency.org.uk/ As ever, you can get in touch by emailing [email protected]. Here’s to a year of community and connection. Cllr Elizabeth Wainwright MID DEVON LOCAL PLAN REVIEW Modifications Consultation MDDC have nearly completed preparing a new Local Plan for Mid Devon. This covers the district outside the Dartmoor National Park for the period up to 2033. It identifies where new development can take place and which parts of Mid Devon will be protected. The new Local Plan is currently being examined by an independent Planning Inspector. Examination hearings were held in September 2018 and February 2019 and the Planning Inspector published his advice note in May 2019 in which he set out what changes are necessary to the plan to make it “sound”. MDDC have prepared a Schedule of Proposed Main Modifications to the plan and also a Schedule of Additional Modifications which are ‘minor’ and include clarifications and factual updates. There is an opportunity for you to comment on these documents up to 5pm on 17th February. Please note that comments are NOT being invited on the unchanged content of the draft Mid Devon Local Plan Review that was submitted to the Planning Inspector in March 2017. Further information about the Mid Devon Local Plan Review is available on the following website: https://www.middevon.gov.uk/residents/planning-policy/local-plan-review-examination/ The consultation documents are available to view online at www.middevon.gov.uk/PRMainMods where you can submit your comments or email to [email protected] or by post to Forward Planning, Mid Devon District Council, Phoenix House, Tiverton EX16 6PP. Visit your local website www.morchardbishop-pc.org.uk Page2 Sponsored This Month by Morchard Bishop W.I. VILLAGE NOTICES ST. MARY’S CHURCH EMMANUEL METHODIST CHURCH Services in February Services in February Feb 2nd 10.30 Morning Prayer Worship Group Feb 2nd 11.00 Café Church, P Yendell Feb 9th 10.30 C W Eucharist 18.00 No evening service Feb 9th 11.00 Mrs J Wiltshire Feb 16th 10.30 Morning Prayer Worship Group 18.00 Café/DVD, “Things Jesus never said” Feb 23rd 10.30 Family Service, Mr. R Vere Feb 16th 11.00 Rev J Wiltshire Feb 26th 19.30 CW Eucharist at DOWN ST MARY 18.00 Café/DVD, “Things Jesus never said” (Ash Wednesday) Feb 23rd 11.00 C Rice 18.00 Café, Prayer and Worship MEMORIAL HALL Saturday Coffee Mornings for February st 1 February 10.00 – 11.30 Church OPEN DOOR 8th February 9.30 – 11.30 Table Top Sale, Hall Committee You are invited to a meeting on 15th February 10.00 -11.30 W.I. Monday 3rd February 2020 at 2.30pm in the Emmanuel Chapel 22nd February 10.00 -11.30 Gardening Club th 29 February 10.00 – 11.30 School When we will be beginning to think about “If you are really God, why don’t you prove it!” To book a table ring Robert Moore on 877821 or 07455 896589 For Memorial Hall Bookings Led by Colin Rice Please contact Jo Eames preferably by E MAIL at [email protected] (or 01363 877407) MORCHARD MAIDS Morchard Maids rounded off the year with our annual Christmas social where we had an excellent meal provided by The London Inn, accompanied by mulled wine and mulled apple juice. A great evening! At our meeting we heard that 8 members and Sarah Yendell (whose family have kindly given permission) planted 2000 bulbs (thank you Wendy for purchasing these, funding to be sorted later in the year) on the bank opposite the school, as part of our re-wilding project to support pollinators (DFWI 100 year anniversary initiative). Daffodils, bluebells, snowdrops, aconites and fritillaria were planted in a very random fashion….intentionally to create a wild look! Refreshments were apple juice and brownies. We will all be looking forward to seeing them flower in Spring 2020! Our February meeting will be Wine Tasting with Bruce Evans from Grape and Grain at the usual time of 7.30 at the London Inn. Frances Anson Visit your local website www.morchardbishop-pc.org.uk Page3 Sponsored This Month by Morchard Bishop W.I. FEBRUARY 2020 DIARY DATES Sat 1 10.00 Coffee morning Memorial Hall Church Mon 3 14.30 Open Door Emmanuel Church LR “If you are really there, God, why don’t you prove it?” Colin Rice 3 19.30 Parish Council Memorial Hall Governance documents Tues 4/11/18/25 10.00 Coffee Morning Emmanuel Church LR 4/11/18/25 14.00 Table tennis Emmanuel Church UR 4/11/18/25 19.00 Bridge MBSSC Wed 5 10.30 Coffee and Chat London Inn Coffee, Cake and Chat 5/12/26 17.30 Brownies Memorial Hall Girls, aged 7-11 Thurs 6 10.00 Can’t Sew, Won’t Sew Emmanuel Church UR Drop in until 15.00 6/13/20/27 16.00 Pilates Memorial Hall 16.00-17.00 All abilities welcome Fri 7 11.30 Mobile Library Greenaway 11.30-12.05 7 14.05 Mobile Library Near Pre-School 14.05-14.25 7/14/21/28 13.30 Visiting Post Office Inside London Inn 13.30-14.30 Sat 8 9.30 Table top Sale & Coffee Memorial Hall Hall Committee 9.30-11.30 Morning Mon 10 18.35 Footpaths P3 London Inn Wed 12 14.30 W.