Free Published by the Wigram Community Association April 2012 Events, Activities and Notices Mothers’ Union Buckfastleigh Drama Group Our April meeting is a meditation with The Drama Group presents ‘A Music Hall’, Elaine Day, on 5 April, in St. Luke’s Church at directed by Barbie Mackay and Wendy Darr. 2.30pm. We are also holding the Mothers’ Join us for an evening of humour, music and Union Wave of Prayer in St. Luke’s at song in true Music Hall style, at the Town Hall, 10.00am on 10 April. All are welcome, and on Wednesday 28 March - Saturday 31 we look forward to seeing anyone who would March inc., @ 7.30pm Music hall style dress like to join us. optional, but a prize will be awarded for the best costume. Tickets on sale from Bradley’s Southpark Community Centre Estate Agents from Monday 27 February, There will be an extraordinary meeting on adults £6, children £4. Licensed bar open on Monday 16 April, 8.00pm at the Centre. All the night from 6.30pm before the performance, members of the public welcome. and again afterwards. (Apologies for incom- plete date information in last news sheet). Ashburton & Buckfastleigh Rev. John Rowland Memorial Hospital League of Friends John was not into memorial plaques, and Are you interested in helping your local so the Buckfastleigh PCC are setting up a fund community? If so, why not come and join your to support local people wishing to attend local League of Friends. courses to explore their faith, and its implica- Our object is to relieve patients, former tions for how we live. As John was so well patients, and those in our community who are known and respected, an invitation is being convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm, extended to the wider community to contribute. and generally to support the work of our local Donations can be made to Buckfastleigh PCC hospital. and forwarded to St. Luke’s Church, or Jan For further information, please contact our Young, 51 Glebelands. For more details con- secretary on 654079, or e-mail es- tact Jan on 643452. [email protected] Library News For One Night Only Wordquest Reading Challenge - read Don’t forget the Quiz Night in St. Luke’s books by 12 of the Wordquest authors for a Church Hall, on Saturday 14 April, 7.00pm, chance to win a National Trust Membership for with refreshments and a raffle. Teams of four, a year. Read 6 for a chance to win a £10 book £3 each member, with all proceeds to Rowcroft token. Please call into the Library for full de- Hospice. Telephone Trefor Jones on 643627 tails. for further details. 1 Wing Chun Kung Fu Creative Corridor Come and learn the subtle art of Wing The Town Council has been approached Chun, famous for its straight line punches and by a resident regarding local artists and crafts sticking hands training technique. Suitable for people using their windows and doors to dis- any age, gender, size or health status - all play their creations. It has been suggested that’s needed is the right attitude! that a ‘Creative Corridor’ during the summer Classes held in the Town Hall on Monday would be an interesting tourist attraction. evenings, 7.30-9.00pm and Saturday morn- At the moment, the Council would like ini- ings, 10.00-12.00 noon, at £5 per lesson, with tially to gauge the amount of support such a the first one free. Tel Marc on 07947 336036 scheme would generate. If you would like to for further details. participate, or require more information, please contact Barrie Morgan on 642576 or e-mail Refurnish Devon [email protected] We are a local charity that aims to protect the environment by reducing waste, alleviate Ladybirds Playgroup poverty by providing affordable household We meet every Monday during term time, goods to people on low incomes, and create from 10.00-12.00 in Southpark Community volunteering and training opportunities. Since Centre, Buckfast. We are a parent/carer run its opening last summer, the Buckfastleigh playgroup welcoming all babies and pre-school shop has provided goods to over 1,000 cus- children with their parents/carers/childminders. tomers, that’s 1,000 items that could otherwise We have different crafts or cookery activities have ended up in landfill, and provided volun- every week, and have plenty of space to play. teering opportunities for 10 local people. Snacks and drinks are provided, first session If you are interested in volunteering, or free, £2 per family thereafter. Just turn up, or have any household goods you would like to contact Edyth on 07842 264491 or Karen on donate, please contact Karen or Dave on 07719 660394 for more information. 643661. Scultpure Group Britain in Bloom Our group is small and friendly, and hap- The Town Council’s Tourism and Recrea- pens every Monday, 7.00-9.00pm, and/or tion Committee meeting held in December Thursday 10.00-12.00am in my workshop in 2011 considered the suggestion that we enter the centre of Buckfastleigh. Sessions cost Buckfastleigh into the Britain in Bloom compe- £15, inclusive of a basic carving material and tition. Following discussion, it was agreed that tools/safety goggles etc. - fees must be paid to undertake such a project would require a half termly. Spaces now available (2 per ses- huge amount of time and commitment, ideally sion). Many beginners have flourished into from a local resident who would act as the co- fully fledged sculptors. Come and give it a try - ordinator, and has a passion for horticulture. guidance tailored to individual needs, clay and This position would be voluntary, but if our other materials available. Day long workshops entry was successful, it would have considera- in Newton Abbot coming up on 29 April. To ble positive benefits for the town. book, call Anne-Marie Moss, 07840 759215, or Such a project would also be dependent 642786. on adequate funding in the form of grants, sponsorship and fundraising events, together Courtyard Sale with the co-operation of local groups and or- To be held in Weeks Court (next to the Co- ganisations within the parish. op), on Saturday 28 April, 10.00am - 2.00pm, If you would like further information regard- Bric-a-brac, vintage clothing, jewellery, hand- ing this matter, or are interested in taking this made wares, including the best cream teas project forward in whatever capacity, please and cake. contact either Judith or Barrie at the Town Come and join us - in aid of the Buck- Clerk’s Office, on 642576, or e-mail fastleigh Community Forum. [email protected] 2 Buckfastleigh Residents ‘Gather ye Rosebuds’ Association Flower Festival We would like to thank all who took part in To take place in St. George the Martyr our Numbers Quiz. The winner was Mrs Chris- Church, Dean Prior on 5, 6 & 7 May, 10.00 - tine Doidge, who kindly donated the prize back 4.00pm, based on the poems of Robert Her- to us. The next one to look out for, with all rick, with refreshments and a plant stall. On proceeds going to Brainwave, will be Songs Sunday 6 May there will be a ‘Songs of with a Mode of Transport in the Title, and will Praise’, with poetry readings, at 3.00pm. Con- be available from the Brainwave shop from tact Lynda Grieveson on 643595 for further Monday 2 April. information. Date for your diary:- Friday 7 September, a live Irish Country Music Evening in the Town Buckfastleigh & District Society Hall, more details nearer the time. Our next meeting is on Thursday 19 April, 7.30pm in the Town Hall, when our very own Learn to play the Piano PC Alison Hooper and two colleagues from the Have you always wanted to learn, but nev- Police will talk to us. er had the opportunity, or did you play and Advance notices - firstly, this year’s Mys- have become rusty? Alternatively, you may tery Outing is on Sunday 27 May - please see have children who wish to learn. posters for details. In June we have two Learning has many benefits, and can be events, on Tuesday 5 June we are holding a fun. One-to-one tuition is given by a qualified Teddy Bear’s Picnic on the Orchard Millennium and experienced ex-London teacher. Lessons Green, as part of the celebration of the are tailored to suit individual requirements and Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, and on Sunday 24 schedules, whether for pleasure, or studying June we will have our Fun Day. If you wish to for grades. take a stall on that day, please ring Ann on All ages and abilities welcome, short and 642839 or Cathie on 642274 for an application long-term tuition options possible. For details form. and bookings telephone 643274. 95% Say ‘No’ In Poll Fun Family Dog Show On 1 March the community came together & Car Boot Sale to oppose the plans for Whitecleave Quarry. Organised by the West Devon Riding Club, Voters in the Parish Poll ranged from teenag- at Buckfastleigh Race Course on Saturday 21 ers to an indefatigable 101-year old! April. Car Boots £6, starts 12.00 noon - all There was a great atmosphere in the Town stalls welcome. Fun Family Dog Show starts as people came out to vote and queued at the at 1.00pm. All classes entry at ringside £1 per Polling Station from the moment the doors class per dog. Classes for all, including pup- were open. py, young handler, veteran and much more.