THE HARTLAND POST First published in 2015, in the footsteps of Th omas Cory Burrow’s “Hartland Chronicle” (1896-1940) and Tony Manley’s “Hartland Times” (1981-2014) Issue No. 19 Summer 2020 £1 ‘A Prevailing Wind’ by Merlyn Chesterman THE HARTLAND POST A quarterly news magazine for Hartland and surrounding area Issue No. 19 Summer 2020 Printed by Jamaica Press, Published by Th e Hartland Post All communications to: Th e Editor, Sally Crofton, Layout: Kris Tooke 102 West Street, EX39 6BQ Hartland. Cover Photo: Merlyn Chesterman Tel. 01237 441617 Email: [email protected] Website: John Zalewski LOVE IN THE TIME OF CORONA It seems extraordinary that in the short lapse of time between the NHS. Seed swaps gathered speed and gardeners’ groups got the Spring and Summer issues of the Hartland Post our lives together on Zoom meetings to discuss top tips on how to keep the have been turned upside down! As 2019 rolled into 2020, little slugs at bay. Verges were left alone to bloom in their full beauty did we imagine that an unknown virus on the other side of the of wild fl owers. world would have such an impact on our lives. From Hartland to Th ose handy with sewing machines got busy making scrubs for our Australia, we are all in this together. On 23 March we were locked Surgery while others donated old duvets and pillow cases which down, or locked up, in our homes. Although very diffi cult for those were nimbly transformed into personal protection equipment. living alone, the elderly and those in frail health, the residents of An effi cient team of volunteers was swiftly drawn up to collect Hartland have had an easier time of this unprecedented situation, and deliver prescription medication throughout the community. compared to those living in cramped conditions with no outdoor Neighbours looked out for each other, ran errands, did shopping space. and telephoned regularly for a chat. Pubs and restaurants started Shortly after Spring arrived, three days before lockdown, providing take-away meals for delivery or collection, the village it miraculously stopped raining. It had rained more or less shops expanded their selection of products and organised deliveries continuously all winter and then it stopped and the sun came and collections, fi sh and chips were dropped off on doorsteps. Th e out. Th e swallows arrived, followed by the swifts. We observed red list of goodwill and acts of kindness goes on and on. kites circling above our heads, the peregrine falcons nesting on the As the confi nement period is eased we will face diffi cult personal cliff s. We heard the cuckoo calling from over Fattacott way, and decisions. When will it be the right moment for us to venture out? we marvelled as the wild fl owers bloomed in wood and on the Out of the village or further afi eld? Will there be any holidays taken cliff s. Butterfl ies and bees emerged, birds sang from morning to this year? So many diffi cult questions to answer. But one thing is night and the owls hooted in the moonlight. Th ere could be worse certain. Fear will pass and we will see our friends and family again. places to be locked down. Th ey will come to visit us and we will go to visit them. We will And as we all took the time to revel in our beautiful environment it hug our children and grandchildren again. We will learn to remain seemed that the colours in the hedgerows were brighter, birdsong vigilant and to take care. We will remember to be kind and tolerant. louder and wildlife less timid. Was it because there was very little We have much to be grateful for in Hartland. Our strength of traffi c on the roads and no aeroplanes in the sky? Or was it because community spirit will get us through this challenge, and when we we were suddenly taking advantage of our permitted exercise time emerge on the other side we will all have very well stocked store outdoors? We all became gardeners and began digging for victory. cupboards bursting with home-grown produce. With considerable Vegetable patches and fl ower beds were cleared for planting. reductions in carbon emissions, Nature could be a big winner of Facebook was alive with off ers of courgette plants and runner the Covid 19 chaos. Let’s look forward to a quieter and a more bean seeds, tables popped up in front of houses boasting seedlings environmentally friendly world. of tomatoes and pumpkins. All to be exchanged for a donation to Th e Editor Previous issues of the Hartland Post are available online Advertising costs:Advertising 1 slot (1/18th costs page) £30/year, at thehartlandpost.com. Th is issue will be available 2 slotsSmall £55/year, ads 1/18th ¼ page of a£110/year, page: £25/year ½ page (4 £150/year,issues) online when the next issue is on the news stands. WholeFull page: back £450/year page in full colour Half page: £150 £225/year per issue. If you would like to join the Friends of Hartland Post and make a donation to secure the fi nancial future of our publication, please send contributions to Th e Hartland Post, 102 West Street, Hartland. Cheques payable to Th e Hartland Post. Whilst every care has been taken to ensure that data in this publication is accurate, neither the publisher nor its editorial contributors can accept, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party for loss or damage caused by errors or omission resulting from negligence, accident or any other cause. Th e Hartland Post does not endorse any advertising material, product or service appearing within this Publication. Th e statements and opinions contained in Th e Hartland Post are those of the authors and do not necessarily refl ect those of the editor or the publisher. Regretfully, any modifi cations to adverts during the running year will incur a £5 charge. 2 The Hartland Post No. 19 Summer 2020 ANNOUNCEMENTS CONTENTS I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who has off ered me Page 2 Love in Th e Time of Corona help during the 'lock down'. A special thank you to Karen, Nicky and Mike for all they have done. Also a big thank you to the staff in Page 3 Announcements the Post Offi ce and Th e Pop in for deliveries. Looking forward to Rubbish & Recycling less restricted times. Meanwhile stay safe and well. Page 4 News from Hartland Surgery Rosie Pollard Page 5 Th ings We Did Not Know We Needed RUBBISH & RECYCLING Page 6 Hartland Weather COLLECTION DATES Page 8 How the Virus Got Out Black bags (household rubbish) Hart N Crafts June: 2, 16, 29 Page 9 Pamela Colman Smith - Dawn Robinson July: 14, 28 Pawfect Life August: 11, 25 St. John's Swifts September: 8, 22 Recycling & food waste Page 10 Nature Counts Orchids Every Wednesday EXCEPT Hartland Garden Society Thursday 4 September Coronavirus on Surfaces Green wheelie bins June: 1, 15, 28 Page 11 A Note from the Hartland Peninsula Association July: 13, 27 Swifts: Stop Press! August: 10, 24 Cuckoo Announcements September 7, 21 News from Hartland Quay NB: Bins need to be put out Th ank Youi Hartland Quay the night before collections Page 12 Th e Resurgence Centre News from Atlantic Academy IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT Page 13 Voice of the Earth CONTRIBUTING Page 14 North Devon Coast AONB TO THE HARTLAND POST Please submit all articles and advertisements to the Hartland Page 15 Hartland Farmers Market Post by email ONLY! [email protected] Hartland Parish Community Land Trust Unfortunately we cannot guarantee publication of material Page 16 Hartland Carnival 2020 received by any other means. Th is is because of having to Hungry Hartland hunt around the diff erent social media messaging services; Page 17 Cook's Corner something invariably gets lost or forgotten. Page 18 Gallery Th ank you for understanding! Sally Crofton, Editor Page 20 For the Love of Scrubs HARTLAND POST DATES FOR PUBLICATION 2020 Page 21 Tidal Predictions Issue 20 Autumn: deadline 15 August 2020 Page 22 Hartland Dressed as Guernsey Issue 21 Winter: deadline 15 November 2020 Page 23 Obituaries Note to Hartland Post readers Page 24 St. Nectan's Church Producing the Summer 2020 edition of the Hartland Post, Page 25 Artisan Masterclass during the Corona pandemic, has been a little challenging. Hartland W.I. I would like to thank the staff at Jamaica Press and all our Page 26 Hartland Parish Council contributors for making the impossible possible and enabling us go to press in diffi cult conditions. Th is has come about Page 27 Clovelly's Response to Covid-19 thanks to sophisticated technology, a lot of good will and a Cici: A Dog's Tale little magic. I am sure you will forgive any glitches that have Th e Big Bookshop Coff ee Morning managed to sneak into this issue. Welcombe News Ed No. 19 Summer 2020 The Hartland Post 3 NEWS from HARTLAND SURGERY eConsult – eConsult is an online consultation service that allows patients to contact our practice to ask for medical help or advice. It only takes 5 minutes to submit an eConsult and we will respond to every eConsult by the end of the next working day, if not sooner. Click on the eConsult banner on our website and select the right option for you, then fill out the online form which asks similar questions to what a GP would ask during an appointment.