WEDDINGS, EVENTS, Complementary Therapy CORPORATE, BARN DRESSING, PARTIES Squirrel Lodge, Colebrooke Indian Head Massage: £12.50 Reflexology: £20 WE’VE GOT IT COVERED Also Reiki and Aromatherapy Massage Tai Chi and Yoga (individual or classes) Contact: Diane Shepherd For more information or to arrange your FREE site (VTCT qualified) visit, call William & Julia on 01363 84846 or visit 01363 85051 / 07565 350457 claremontmarquees.co.uk HODDER’S FODDER Alan Brimacombe Grass fed lamb and hogget grown Devon Master Thatcher on Penstone pastures It couldn’t be more local 5 Cross Meadow, Spreyton Normally sold in half-lamb packs, but happy to discuss your requirements. Crediton, Devon, EX16 5DX Mutton and Red Ruby beef occasionally Tel: 01647 231033 available. Mobile: 07980 620603 Tel: Steve or Rachel [email protected] [email protected] www.brimacombethatching.co.uk Flavour not air miles ear Readers, April feels like such an uplifting time of year, with the weather improving and spring flowers appearing in our gardens, hedgerows and even on the front cover of the Bell. D If you would like to contribute to This month we certainly have some the magazine, please contact uplifting news from the Bells Restoration any member of Project, which has already raised more than £5,000 towards refurbishing our The Editorial Team church bells. There is another Deadlines for copy: fascinating article from Neville Enderson about little known local celebrities, June edition – 01/05/2017 Florence and Bertha Salter, aka ‘the Devon Nightingales’, who were born in Colebrooke and went on to become international singing stars. Sue Haynes continues her intriguing tour of St Andrews’ precious artefacts, this time If you would like to support this focussing on the beautiful 15th century font. magazine further by either: It’s lambing time at Higher Penstone and Joining our 200 Club or Rachel Hodder gives us an honest account Placing an advertisement of the ups and downs of being a sheep Please contact the Editorial Team. farmer. Meanwhile in our regular column from Granny’s Meadow nursery, we learn Thank you for your support. about the trials and tribulations of growing carrots. There are plenty of things to keep you The Colebrooke Bell Editorial Team busy in the parish this month. If you [email protected] fancy getting active, why not come along to the Ceroc dance workshop on Editorial: the 22 nd April ? Or if you prefer Mary Stephenson 01363 84543 something more relaxing, Diane Rosemary Stephenson 01363 84094 Shepherd is offering evening taster Sue Haynes [email protected] sessions of her popular Yoga and Tai Chi Advertising: classes on Tuesday 25th. Irene Butt 01363 84646 Diane Shepherd 01363 84051 200 Club: Elizabeth Jones 01363 84339 Happy Easter to all our readers APRIL COMMUNITY DIARY Saturday 1st Spring Coffee & Craft event with Ram Roast Church 11.00 am - 2.00 pm Sunday 2nd Morning Prayer led by Worship Group Church 9.30 am Penstone Glade working party Glade 10.30 am – 12 noon Monday 3rd Yoga Village Hall 10.00 – 11.00 am Badminton Club Village Hall 7.30 pm Wednesday 5th Mother’s Union Meeting – all welcome Horwell Barton 10.30 am Tai Chi Village Hall 10.00 – 11.00 am Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls – Club session Village Hall 7.00 -9.00 pm Thursday 6th Mobile Library – Colebrooke Bus shelter 11.40 - 12.00 am Mobile Library - Penstone Penstone 12.05 – 12.35 pm Bell Ringing Practise Church 7.30 – 9.00 pm Friday 7th Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls – Taster sessions Village Hall 2.00 – 4.00 pm Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls – Club session Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00 pm Sunday 9th Family Service led by Worship Group Church 9.30 am Monday 10th Badminton Club Village Hall 7.30 pm Tuesday 11th Women’s Institute Meeting – all welcome Horwell Barton 7.30 pm Wednesday 12th BCP Communion Service Church 10.30 am Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls Club – Club session Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00 pm Thursday 13th Coffee Morning - all welcome Village Hall 10.00 – 12.00 am Bell Ringing Practise Church 7.30 – 9.00 pm Talk about Palestine – Liz Brookes Hocking Village Hall 7.30 pm Friday 14th Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls Club-Taster sessions Village Hall 2.00 – 4.00 pm Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls Club – Club session Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00 pm Sunday 16th Family Service with Eucharist EASTER SUNDAY Church 9.15 am Monday 17th Badminton Club Village Hall 7.30 pm Weds. 19th Annual Meeting of the PCC – open to all Church 7.00 – 7.15 pm Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls Club – Club session Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00 pm Thursday 20th Bell Ringing Practise Church 7.30 – 9.00 pm Friday 21st Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls Club-Taster sessions Village Hall 2.00 – 4.00 pm Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls Club – Club session Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00 pm Saturday 22nd Ceroc dance workshop Village Hall 7.30 pm Sunday 23rd Common Worship Eucharist Service Church 10.45 am Sole Mates Village Hall 1.00 & 2.00 pm Monday 24th Yoga Village Hall 10.00 – 11.00 am Badminton Club Village Hall 7.30 pm Tuesday 25th NEW Tai Chi taster session Village Hall 7.00 – 8.00 pm Yoga taster session Village Hall 8.15 – 9.15 pm Weds. 26th Tai Chi Village Hall 10.00 – 11.00 am Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls Club – Club session Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00 pm Thursday 27th Bell Ringing Practise Church 7.30 – 9.00 pm Friday 28th Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls Club-Taster sessions Village Hall 2.00 – 4.00 pm Colebrooke Short Mat Bowls Club – Club session Village Hall 7.00 – 9.00 pm Sunday 30th Mission Community Eucharist (MCE) Bow Church Colebrooke Church Bells Restoration Project New Inn Aids Bell Fund George and Carol at the New Inn, Coleford, hold a monthly quiz with the proceeds going to various local charities. This year they kindly donated some of the money toward the Bell Fund. Pictured is George handing a cheque for £210 to Elizabeth, Church Warden, and Margaret a member of the PCC. We would like to say a sincere thanks to George and Carol. The quizzes are great fun and anyone who wants to can join in, so why not come along. Photo by Peter Budd Bell Project Launch Event Thank you very much to everyone who supported the Bell Project launch event in February. The wine and cheese party was a great success and raised £401.32 plus over £1000 in donations. We are making good progress with our fundraising and greatly appreciate everyone’s support. Val Pennington We need to raise a total of £45,000 to refurbish our church bells. So far we have raised £5,561. If you feel able to help by making a donation please contact PCC Treasurer Val Pennington on 01363 84250 or visit: www.colebrookebells.org.uk to donate online. Cheques should be made payable to ‘P.C.C. Colebrooke Parish’ The Bell Ringers practise each Thursday at 7.30 pm and welcome newcomers. For details please contact Bell Captain Fred Oliver on 01363 84419 Village Hall News Improve Your Life with Meditation – Thursdays 7.45pm to 9.00pm a new group led by Jake Cole. For details ring 079 713 26 712 or [email protected] Yoga and Tai Chi evening taster sessions 25 th April - A chance to try one of these popular classes. Yoga from 7.00pm to 8.00pm and Tai Chi from 8.15pm to 9.15pm. For details ring Diane on 01363 85051 Pop Up Restaurant 13th May - For one night only the Village Hall will be transformed into a restaurant, offering a delicious 3 course meal for just £15. Bar open from 7.00pm and meal served at 8.00pm. Book tables of 6 to 10 with friends and neighbours. Or book a place on the locals table if you are coming alone. Places limited so please book early via Irene or Paul Butt on 01363 84646 or [email protected] Menus will be distributed later. Village Hall Forthcoming Events Management Team th Paul Butt 13 April: Coffee Morning 10.00 – 12.00 am. Everyone is (Chairman) welcome to drop in for coffee, cake and a chat! Cost £2.00 If Tel: 01363 84646 you need a lift to get there, or know of someone who does, [email protected] contact Paul Butt to make arrangements. Steve Graham 13th April: Talk about Palestine by Liz Brookes-Hocking 7.30 (Bookings) pm. Free entry. Bar. See article later in magazine Tel: 01363 84309 22nd April: Ceroc dance workshop 7.30 pm £10 pp, couples Find us on & singles welcome www.cerocdevon.com 25th April: Tai Chi and Yoga taster sessions 7.00 pm and 8.15pm Colebrooke Village 13th May: Pop up Restaurant 7.00 pm Hall 4th June: Big Sunday Lunch Village Hall hire charges Session Per Day Regular am/pm user Event eve Use of main Hall, tables, chairs, tea & coffee making £20 £50 £8* facilities Meeting room, tables, chairs, tea & coffee making facilities £15 £25 £6* Use of ALL Hall facilities and equipment N/A £100 N/A Weddings – use of ALL Hall facilities & equipment for 3 days N/A £300 for N/A to include set up and clear out days 3 days Children’s parties – Hall, tables, chairs, tea & coffee £25 N/A N/A making facilities, toys, climbing frame, mats *reduced rates may mean whole day events take precedence. Non-profit making community & Church events will be looked at on a case by case basis THE DEVONSHIRE NIGHTINGALES Many people will be unaware of the fact that in Colebrooke cemetery lie two Colebrooke celebrities of international repute.