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Front Cover: Bigbury Village Green 2
What’s on and Dates for your Diary
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Editors Page News, Views & letters
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Church Service times for Aveton Gifford, Bigbury,
Pre-widening of the road to BoS
Kingston, Modbury & Ringmore 5
Message from the Minister
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Parish Council Draft Minutes from the monthly meeting
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Michael Wilkinson
Bigbury Neighbourhood Plan….Updated report
Your handy pull-out Guide to Local Business
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Bigbury Memorial Hall Reports and Diary of events
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The 19th Hole Report from the Golf Club
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Neighbourhood Watch from Steve Comley
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National Trust report from Lorna Sherriff
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News from all your Regular Social Meetings
Where’s Alfie ?? He’s hiding somewhere in the pages!!
Bigbury News is published monthly by Editor - Rose Owen at Lucerne Ringmore Drive Bigbury-on-Sea Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4AU Tel: 01548 810815 email: bigburynewseditor@gmail.com Treasurer: Trudy Smith, 20 Hilltop, St Ann's Chapel, TQ7 4HG Tel: 810185 tsbookkeeping@btinternet.com All contributions and requests for advertising to the Editor Bigbury News is a voluntary run publication which is supported by a grant from the Parish Council, advertising rates and donations from readers
DISCLAIMER - Whilst every effort has been made to ensure adverts and articles appear correctly, Bigbury News cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage caused directly or indirectly by the contents of this publication. The views expressed in this magazine are not necessarily those of the Editor.
Dates for your Diary October… 4th 2nd 5th 11th 12th 28th
Korniloff Coffee Morning (SHH League of Friends) - 10.30 - noon ONE COUNCIL - meeting at the Journeys End - 11.00 - 12.30 (p.11) Novel Nights - Journeys End - every Thurs @8pm Parish Council Meeting - Memorial Hall @ 7.30pm Film Night - ‘Lion’ - Memorial Hall from 7.30pm (p.19) Local Barn Dance - Memorial Hall at 7pm
November… 9th
Mervyn Stutter (ViA) comedian, singer & guitarist ( see p.21) Look out for other dates of events in and around Bigbury, Modbury and Kingsbridge also mentioned in articles in this magazine.
Zumba Fitness is a Latin-inspired cardio-dance workout that uses music and choreographed steps to form a fitness party atmosphere. 23 hours, hours a day you run the world. But for one full hour - YOUR FREE!!!! HANNAH WINZER hannah.funfitness@gmail.com Check out my facebook page 'Fun Fitness with Hannah' or website hwinzer.zumba.com
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Hi Everyone! We have a packed, interesting edition for you this month……..I will draw your attention to two important issues, the proposed merging of two District Councils, (ONE COUNCIL) I would urge you to attend the arranged meeting at the J.E. see page 11 this proposed merger will affect us all - be informed! Another very important issue is the Bay Café development which is going to appeal, you can and must get behind the people who have put such a lot of work & effort into this situation, its all about preserving what we all love about our community & environment. It desperately needs the weight of public support, the article on page 14 will explain how you can do this. Please read it & ACT !! email: bigburynewseditor@gmail.com You can find each months issue of BN at www.bigburyonsea.co.uk
in ‘The Community’ section and
also on the Bigbury Community website www.bigburycommunity.co.uk in the documents Section of the Bigbury News Group
Novel Nights Dates Bring your favourite writing, poems, prose, journalism, to our Novel Nights evenings on Thursday at 8.00pm in the Snug at the Journeys End, Ringmore. Beer and a warm fire are the natural bedfellows of great reading. If you also write your own stuff, by all means bring it along! Novel Nights will be informal, fun and friendly - by the fire! (that's alliteration!). First Novel Night will be on 5th October and run until 14th December! See you there!
John Simes www.visitthedreamfactory.com
FLU VACCINATIONS - NOW at Modbury Health Centre Flu vaccination provides the best protection against an unpredictable virus which infects many people and can cause serious illness and death each year. The vaccination is free and recommended yearly to those most at risk of flu. This includes: •Pregnant women •Anyone living with a long term medical condition •Everyone aged 65 and over •People with caring responsibilities
If there is someone you rely on to care for you, please ask them to contact their GP Practice as they may be eligible for free flu vaccination. For more information visit: www.nhs.uk/flujab
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CHURCH SERVICES FOR OCTOBER ST. ANDREWS - AVETON GIFFORD Trinity 16
1st
11.00 am
Sunday Worship
Trinity 17
8th
11.00 am
Communion by Extension
Trinity 18
15th
11.00 am
Songs of Praise
Trinity 19
22nd
11.00 am
Family Communion
ST. LAWRENCE - BIGBURY 1st
11.00 am
Harvest Family Communion
8th
11.00 am
Sunday Worship
15th
11.00 am
Sunday Worship
22nd
11.00 am
Holy Communion*
ST. JAMES THE LESS - KINGSTON 1st
9.30 am
Harvest Family Communion
8th
9.30 am
Sunday Worship
15th
9.00 am
Holy Communion
22nd
9.30 am
Village Service
ST. GEORGE - MODBURY 1st
9.30 am
Holy Communion
8th
9.30 am
Harvest Family Service
15th
9.30 am
Family Communion
22nd
9.30 am
Sunday Worship
29th
10.30 am
Joint Holy Communion
ALL HALLOWS - RINGMORE 1st -
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Sunday Worship -
15th
9.30 am
Village service
22nd
9.30 am
Family Communion
* Service in traditional language - The “Village Service” is led by members of the congregation
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Korniloff (Bigbury on Sea) Holy Communion - Tues 17th at 2.30 p.m.
Message from the Minister If you are a parent with small children in a playgroup or responsible for children up to 18 years, one of your extra duties could be to help your children or grandchildren with their homework. Your help in their understanding of the subject matter for conversation or comment, in sharing of knowledge, ideas, skills and information, makes it possible for them to change and grow and bring light and life into life. A church person learns that Christ is to be found in both those who need and give help, just as sheep and goats are dependent on the care of the shepherd or goatherd. This is what the penitent thief found on the cross; the sinner found forgiveness and reassurance. Peter gave this testimony in his experience on Mount Hermon (or Mount Carmel). that he felt himself transformed, forgiven and resurrected from an ordinary follower of Christ, to be more like the risen Lord, a leader and a shepherd for his flock. Gerard Manley Hopkins, nineteenth century monk and poet, found the Good Shepherd in the patron of his order of 'The Good Shepherd'. Hopkins came to believe that the risen Christ is prophet and a shepherd for His church at His death on the cross and in the resurrection. He wrote poetry to be relevant and helpful in people’s lives. When he was ordained, his life was transformed by Christ and His glory. Hopkins found in his poetry that meaning of words and language of the greatest importance. In his poem, 'Pied Beauty', Gerard Manley Hopkins uses 'dappled things' to mean those that are not traditionally considered beautiful, defending diversity and variety Glory be to God for dappled things— For skies of couple-colour as a brinded cow; For rose-moles all in stipple upon trout that swim; Fresh-firecoal chestnut-falls; finches’ wings; Landscape plotted and pieced—fold, fallow, and plough; And all trades, their gear and tackle and trim.
All things counter, original, spare, strange; Whatever is fickle, freckled (who knows how?) With swift, slow; sweet, sour; adazzle, dim; He fathers-forth whose beauty is past change: Praise Him. All good wishes and blessings,
Michael Wilkinson. Rector: (ring 830260 for information during the vacancy) Readers: Joyce Howitt (01364 73093), Michael Tagent (810520) Website: www.modburyteam.org
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Draft Minutes of the Bigbury Parish Council meeting held in the Memorial Hall, St Ann’s Chapel on WEDNESDAY 20th September 7.30pm. PRESENT: Cllr. B Carson (in the chair), D.Cllr B Huntley, Cllrs: G Rosevear, C Case, S Smith, H Getley and Clerk R Matthews. Six residents were present.
Declaration of Interest The Chairman read out a statement in respect of Declaration of Interest. The Chairman also stated his pecuniary interest in the Royal Oak planning application. 1.0 Apologies for absence: Apologies for absence were received from John Simes (Footpath Warden) and County Councillor Gilbert. 2.0 Minutes of previous meetings held on July 12th 2017 The minutes of the meeting held on July 12th 2017 were approved – proposed by Cllr. Rosevear, seconded by Cllr. Smith and unanimously agreed by all Councillors. These were duly signed by the Chairman. 3.0
Matters arising (actions) from last meeting and not covered in this month’s agenda: Playground project – In order to further this project it would be useful to understand if any funding was available under the S106 OSSR category. Rob Sekula at SHDC was to be contacted to check this. Action Cllrs. Carson and Rosevear Bigbury on Sea Lay-By – Clerk confirmed he had received a letter from Mr Little of Cleveland Drive in respect of how this Lay-By can be used. This is further covered in the open session of the meeting. Action Clerk The future of Bigbury news – It was agreed to include this as an agenda item in November and Louise Wainwright and Rose Owen would be invited to attend. Action Clerk Cllr. Rosevear confirmed the skip placement would be in November. Control and management of dogs on the beaches was raised and this topic is covered later in these minutes. It was confirmed that a meeting had been held in respect of the community wifi development proposed by Thurlestone but there was no further update.
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District Councillor’s report (District Councillor Huntley) It was confirmed that the Joint Local Plan had now been passed to Inspectors, who were undertaking a validity check. It was confirmed that financial relief of up to £800 may be available to small business affected by the recent rise in the Small Business Rates. Such relief needed to be applied for, was evidence based and only available to small businesses providing goods and services within the SHDC area.
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It was stated that the Royal Oak development would not proceed until the foul and surface drainage issues had been resolved. The Planning proposal for the Royal Oak is covered later in these minutes. D.Cllr Huntley had met with representatives from SHDC on the Warren and the following had been agreed: Ragwort and other weeds would be removed from the site and disposed of, the site would be treated in an attempt to stop further growth, the horizontal parts of the Warren would be cut on a regular basis, the more vertical parts of the Warren would be cut back on a periodic basis, consideration was being given to the installation of a handrail and slope for pushchairs and wheelchairs on the steps at the far end of the Warren, and a handrail on the steps below Warren Road, improved signage in respect of indicating that overnight sleeping is not permissible, improved signage in respect of indicating the areas suitable for dogs and the Millennium steps should be swept regularly to remove sand. It was confirmed that the poles that had been installed to stop cars accessing the entire area were providing the desired result and erosion beyond that point was less noticeable. It was confirmed the National Trust had once again reviewed the options to address the safety issues around Clematon Steps and were considering an alternative solution. More information on this was to follow. Bay View Cafe. Imperative that residents write to Appeal Inspector by October 13th. If someone is not in contact with Mario Borgatti who is coordinating the responses to the appeal, please reach him on Mariob@btinternet.com. He will guide you through your responses if you would like a helping hand. An approach had been made from Ringmore in respect of expanding the Neighbourhood Watch scheme and a representative from Bigbury was sought. Mr Watts confirmed this had been well publicised on the Bigbury Community website but to date nobody had volunteered. The current coordinator who is based in Ringmore also covers Bigbury Parish. His name is Steve Comley see details below. Please contact him in the event of any incident. Steve Comley, Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator, Tel: 07871310987, Stevecomley@hotmail.co.uk D.Cllr Huntley discussed the background behind the ‘One Council’ project – a proposed merger of South Hams District Council and West Devon District Council, referring to the insolvency of West Devon, the potential reduction in Councillors, the redrawing of boundaries and the overall affect it would have on the residents in Bigbury Parish. Views from the General Public are sought along with a vote from the Parish Council itself. Full details can be found on the SHDC website and Bigbury Parish Councillors will meet (not a public meeting) to discuss and submit their views. It was further confirmed that other local councils (Aveton Gifford, Modbury and Ringmore) have already voted against the proposal. Clerk to organise a meeting. Action Clerk
5.0 Open session Resident A complained about the failure of Devon Highways to undertake and complete full repairs to the Easton to Ashford road. In the Parish Council meeting of June 14th 2017 C.Cllr Gilbert had indicated it was scheduled to have been completed during the summer. Clerk is to contact C.Cllr Gilbert (currently on holiday) and Adam Keay to discuss this major problem. Action Clerk
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Resident B asked that the uncertainty surrounding the use of the Lay-By can be addressed. An on-site meeting is to be organised with Adam Keay of DCC. Action Clerk Resident B requested clarity in respect of the sum of £5,000 that was allocated sometime in the past for renovation work on the church gates and pillars. Cllr. Rosevear stated that Parish Accounts balance sheet contained a restricted sum of £1,930 and that no additional funds were currently set aside. The Clerk indicated that the Parish Church Council was the body to identify the work that was needed, request quotations for the work and submit two quotations to the Parish Council who would then be in a position to discuss further assistance with funding. Cllr. Rosevear indicated such an approach would be considered and depending upon the funds required a number of potential sources could be available I.E. parish surplus, parish precept or grants. Resident C referred to his ongoing discussion with the Parish Council in respect of their decision to support the planning application for a standalone suite at Burgh Island. He had received a letter from the Council signed by Cllrs. Carson and Rosevear and asked if this was the Council’s final position or were the Council willing to reverse their decision to strengthen the argument for the local residents who were fighting to have the SHDC decision overturned. Cllr. Rosevear confirmed the position of the Parish Council would not change and this was unanimously agreed by all Councillors present. (Cllr. Huntley had left the meeting at this point) Resident C asked which Councillors had attended the SHDC site visit for the proposed development at St Ann’s Chapel. He had a concern that caravan transporter traffic would pose a significant safety risk. Cllr. Carson explained that a site visit is most appropriate where a dwelling is being knocked down, altered or being built and it sometimes necessary for the Parish Council to assess the impact on the surrounding buildings and areas. In this particular case, the proposal related to an empty field and a visit was not appropriate. Cllr. Case added that caravan transporter traffic would be unable to use this route in any case as it would be unable to negotiate the narrow lanes in Ringmore. 6.0 Planning Applications and related matters 2473/17/FUL – Challaborough Holiday Park – extension to existing restaurant and alterations to existing seating area. The Parish Council had made a site visit to assess the application and support was proposed by Cllr. Carson, seconded by Cllr. Rosevear and unanimously voted for by the other Councillors. 1907/17/HHO – Long Easton – Revised plans for detached swimming pool building incorporating gym and outside amenity area. The Parish Council had made a site visit to assess the application and support was proposed by Cllr. Rosevear, seconded by Cllr. Gettley and unanimously voted for by the other Councillors. K1128/W/17/3176134 – Waves Edge, Challaborough – Appeal against planning application refusal. Cllr. Carson confirmed a letter had been sent as part of the appeal process. The Parish Council object strongly to this development
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2852/17/HHO – Shoal of Furze – Application for a replacement extension and to increase chimney height The Parish Council discussed this proposal and Cllr. Carson confirmed it was a replacement design for an earlier application. Having reviewed the plans Cllr. Rosevear proposed this application be supported. Cllr.Smith seconded this proposal and the Councillors voted unanimously to support the application. 2057/17/HHO – Villa Crusoe – Re-advertisement (revised plans) demolition of existing garage and replacement with two storey extension. Cllr. Case declared a personal interest in the application and did not take part in the discussion of final decision. The Parish Council discussed this proposal and Cllr. Carson confirmed it was a replacement design for an earlier application. Having reviewed the plans Cllr.Smith proposed this application be supported. Cllr.Gettley seconded this proposal and the Councillors voted unanimously to support the application. K1128/W/17/3171733 – Bay Café – notice of appeal against planning refusal. This appeal was discussed and minuted under District Councillor’s report. 2655/17/VAR – Royal Oak site – Variation of conditions. As previously noted, Cllr. Carson declared a pecuniary interest in this application and left the meeting room for the duration of the discussion. Cllr. Rosevear took over as Chairman. The Clerk confirmed he had written to SHDC planning dept. requesting further and more detailed drawings as to the impact this development would have on the surrounding area. I.E. when viewed from a higher elevation such as the golf course. It was confirmed that no satisfactory response had been received. Having reviewed the drawings and debated the matter further Cllr. Rosevear proposed that the proposed variation of conditions be objected to. This was seconded by Cllr. Smith and voted on unanimously by the other Councillors. The grounds for objection are: This variation offers a return to the height of the development as submitted in the original proposal. This proposal was objected to and rejected by all relevant bodies. There has been a lack of assessment of the visual impact this revision will have on the surrounding area. This variation fails to take into account the requirements within a conservation area. This revision fails to consider the requirements for development with an AONB area. The Parish Council therefore sustain their original objection to the original planning application. 7.0 Neighbourhood Plan – update provided by Valerie Scott Cllr. Carson rejoined the meeting and resumed his role as Chairman. Valerie confirmed that no comments had been received in respect of the Village Studies despite putting a response box in Holywell Stores. It was her intention to put up some notices on the parish noticeboards drawing attention to the opportunity to be able to comment on these studies until the end of October. Valerie confirmed the Steering Group was preparing a draft document for parishioner consultation, further adding that the Thurlestone plan was published earlier this week.
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The committee members were progressing proposals in terms of site allocation for approximately ten dwellings of predominantly affordable homes. These would be managed under a Community Land Trust Scheme to which rules such as stipulating affordable housing to remain in perpetuity, affordable homes for local people or adjacent communities, could be applied. Valerie confirmed there would need to be some external assessments completed before proceeding and this would probably involve some cost. Such assessments included: heritage, landscape appraisal, highways and ecology. Valerie also indicated the need to appoint a Chartered Architect to take the scheme forward to application stage. There is the opportunity to apply to the SHDC for funding to pay for these appraisals.
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Footpath Warden’s report John Simes tendered his apologies for the meeting, confirming his intention to resign from this position. Cllr. Carson expressed gratitude on behalf of the Parish Council for the excellent way John had approached the job. John has been active in the recruitment of a new Warden and following discussions Cllr. Carson proposed that both Norman Botton and Trish Bagley be jointly appointed to this role. This was seconded by Cllr. Rosevear and unanimously supported by all Councillors. Valerie Scott added that Trish Bagley had done an excellent job in surveying the trees and woodland as part of the Neighbourhood plan, identifying trees that needed protection. Both Norman and Trish were to be invited to the next meeting. Action Clerk Finance: Approval of payments to be made and presentation of finance statement. Clerk presented the following for payment. Cllr. Rosevear proposed this be accepted which was seconded by Cllr. Smith and all councillors agreed. Clerk was to raise cheques. £20.00 – CPRE annual donation £162.06 – Chapman Electrical – wiring related to Memorial Hall broadband installation £38.28 – BT group – rental cost line and broadband Memorial Hall. Paid by direct debit The Clerk confirmed the BT contract was for a two year period and that we had reached the half way point. Cllr. Carson expressed concern about the use of broadband in the hall and Cllr. Case suggested a ‘WiFi available here’ sign be placed in the hall. Action Clerk Clerk showed a slide of the current cash book and bank reconciliation statement showing a balance of £18522.81 as at August 31st 2017. Clerk showed a statement of restricted and reserved funding with a balance of £3090.06.
10.0 Casual vacancy for Parish Councillor The Clerk confirmed that no applications had been received for this vacancy. 11.0 Correspondence received Full details of the correspondence can be found on the Bigbury Community website – Parish Council section – presentation material for September Parish Council meeting. SHDC-Advice of consultation period for the Hackney Carriage and Private Hire Licensing policy.
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Devon County Council Highways Officer (Adam Keay) – how to report a problem. Aveton Gifford Parish Council – sharing of resources – 3rd party repairs, maintenance etc. Kingsbridge and Salcombe Gazette – access to minutes of Parish Council meetings. AOB It was agreed to add a permanent agenda item at the bottom of each agenda – ‘Agenda items for next meeting’. Action Clerk It was agreed to add signage on the Warren as an agenda item on the next meeting Action Clerk Meeting closed 09:35 pm
DATE OF NEXT MONTHLY MEETING - WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 11th at 7:30 p.m. PARISH CLERK. The Parish Clerk is Richard Matthews of 10 Lower Brook Park, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 9TZ; Tel: 07987 130599. clerk.bigburypc@btinternet.com
One Council
Event notification:11:00 hrs - 12:30 hrs Monday 2nd October 2017 The Journeys End, Ringmore, Kingsbridge. Cllr Simon Wright, Deputy Leader of the South Hams District Council will be attending to provide local Parishioners a Brief presentation followed by Question time relative to the proposed merger of South Hams District Council with West Devon Borough Council i.e ‘Onecouncil’. By kind permission of The Journeys End (normally closed Mondays – bar only available).
Light lunches will be available nearby at the Tearfund lunch in the WI Hall between 12-2pm. Please provide your support for this well deserving cause. All welcome. Please come along to hear what is being proposed and have your say!. Donations welcome to the Ringmore Night Time landing site project for the Devon Air Ambulance.
BOWLS FOR FREE With the Bigbury Bowls Club closing there remain in store a number of bowls sets. If some of these bowls are yours, or, you would like to have a set, please let me know. Those that remain in store in October will be disposed of by giving them to another club or to a charity.
J Bennett
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BIGBURY NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN MINUTES OF THE BIGBURY NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN MEETING – 24th JULY, 2017 PRESENT: Valerie Scott (Chairman), Councillor E. Huntley, Councillor B. Carson, Jill Gubbins, Jean Wright, Grant Peet, Simon Bronstein, Jo Simes, Hazel Osborne. APOLOGIES: There were no apologies for absence. MINUTES OF LAST MEETING HELD ON 30th MAY, 2017: These Minutes were accepted as correct. Councillor Beth Huntley, who had to leave the Meeting early for another engagement, gave a brief report on matters concerning development in the parish from the South Hams District Council Site 1 The Council had turned down the planning application for Site 1 by 6 votes, with 2 abstentions. The reasons for refusal were on pedestrian safety and impact on the landscape and scenic beauty of the AONB due to the new relocated and wider highway and loss of Devon Hedgebanks. Site 4 David Parkes, SHDC Housing Department who deals with Community projects had visited the site with Councillor Huntley and Bryan Carson. Councillor Huntley will also try to arrange a visit with the AONB representative. The profile of the 10 -12 houses to be built was discussed – it is likely to be mixed with some Housing Association, some Community Houses, possible self-builds and 3 private houses, one of which would be for the farmer who owns the land. Valerie Scott will pursue discussions with SHDC planning officers and DEVON CC highways officers. She will also obtain fee proposals for more detailed assessments of the site. These will be required in order to submit a planning application and also as part of the evidence base for the Neighbourhood Plan. Once these fee proposals are in place she will then be able to apply for funding.. Site 2 A letter and plans received from the planning consultant acting for the owner of Site 2 was also discussed. RESPONSE TO CONSULTATION ON VILLAGE STUDIES: Jean Wright was thanked and congratulated on her presentation at the Parish Council Meeting. Jill Gubbins was asked to produce a poster to be displayed on the Parish Noticeboards and in the Holywell Stores inviting responses from parishioners. Copies of the studies were available at the Parish Council meeting and in the Holywell Stores and a comments box had been placed
in the store. However at the time of the meeting there had been no comment made although several copies of the studies had been picked up. The studies are also on the community website. PREPARATION OF POLICIES AND PROPOSALS FOR NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN: The Chairman led a discussion on the vision and objectives of the Plan and said that she would start preparing the draft plan. The Parish Clerk will be asked to apply for a grant for funding this considerable undertaking. The Chairman said that it might be necessary to appoint an environmental consultant to the SEA screening application. Trish Bagley, the Parish Tree Warden will be asked to carry out a survey of trees and hedgerows and to give advice on which need to be protected.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS: Grant Peet said that The Devon Air Ambulance is looking for night time Landing Sites in the area. Several sites were discussed including the Folly Farm car park and other fields and the golf club. DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
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This will be on Thursday, 31st August, 2017.
MINUTES OF THE BNP STEERING GROUP MEETING HELD ON 31st August, 2017 PRESENT: Valerie Scott (Chairman), Councillors E. Huntley and B. Carson, Simon Bronstein, Jean Wright, Jill Gubbins, Jo Simes and Hazel Osborne
Grant Peet,
APOLOGIES: All members present – no apologies for absence. MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 24/07/2017. The Minutes were circulated to all present and after discussion on the Sites listed for development and the meeting with David Parkes, the minutes were accepted as correct. PROPOSALS FOR SITE 4 AND ONGOING WORK: The Committee has learned of some opposition to building the proposed houses on Site 4, which was the Site chosen by parishioners at the meeting held at the Memorial Hall on Saturday, 17 th June. The Committee understands that Historic England have been contacted by local landowner to ask for their comments regarding the proximity of the proposed development to the Holy Well, which is listed but completely neglected and inaccessible. The Chairman undertook to contact Historic England to try and find out more about the advice given.. If it is decided to carry on with the plan as it is a Heritage Consultant will need to be appointed to carry out a Historic Buildings and Archaeology Report It is also understood that the proposed development of Site 1 is probably going to appeal. Valerie will obtain quotes for required Reports for submission to SHDC. Jean will put copies of the Village Studies in the shop and we will put an article in the Bigbury News and if people want to comment they will be asked to do so by end of October. Trish Baggley has carried out an extensive Tree Study and listed trees that she feels should have a Tree Protection Order placed on them and she will endeavour to get them protected. The Secretary was asked to record in these minutes our thanks to Trish for her excellent and comprehensive report. This Report, together with plans are recorded in the Minute Book. DRAFT NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAN: Valerie has produced an excellent comprehensive draft plan (recorded in the Minute book) and this was discussed in detail and amendments were suggested. Valerie will make these changes, bulk it out and submit it to South Hams District council. ANY OTHER BUSINESS: Councillor Carson suggested that we start to apply to the District Council for the available funding in connection with this ongoing work. DATE OF NEXT MEETING:
This was fixed for Wednesday 27th September.
Neighbourhood Plan Update 20 September 2017 Following the Parish Council meeting on 12 July we placed a number of copies of the village studies in the Holywell Stores and put a Comments Box on the counter. To date there have been no comments made. However, we would still be pleased to receive any comments that parishioners would like to make and these should be placed in the comments box before the end of October 2017. Valerie Scott can provide further copies of these studies if required. Contact details are set out below. Trish Bagley our Parish Tree Warden has now carried out a survey of all of the trees and woodland sites within the parish and has provided some helpful guidance on which trees and woodlands need to be protected. The Steering Group would like to thank her for this excellent work. The Steering Group are now actively preparing the Draft Neighbourhood Plan and once drafted will be having a further consultation with the community although this is likely to take at least another two months to be at this stage. Thurlestone Parish Council has recently published their Draft Neighbourhood Plan and the policies of this plan are available on the Bigbury Community Website. If anyone would like a copy of the full plan Valerie Scott would be able to provide this. Please contact her preferably by email so that she can send you an electronic copy as this is rather a lengthy document. If a paper copy is required a small charge for printing may be required.
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The Steering Group are now progressing with the proposals for a primarily affordable residential scheme to be sited preferably on the site which was chosen by the community ie on land to the rear of the Holywell Stores. It has come to the attention of the Steering Group that since the public meeting on 17 June 2017 when this site was selected, there have been some local objections to development by some residents living or owning property close to the site. We will endeavour to address these concerns as far as we can. We have for example been looking at setting the proposed development further away from the nearby Hilltop development in order to avoid harm to views from the first floors of some of these properties. The layout for the proposed development is an ongoing process and we will be appointing an Architect to take the scheme forward. We also need to carry out a number of environmental assessments. This will include a Heritage Assessment, looking at any potential impact on heritage assets including the Holwell Farm, a Grade 11 listed building and the Holy Well, a listed structure and Scheduled Ancient Monument. Other assessments will include a Landscape and Ecological Assessment, a Highways Assessment and a Drainage and Flooding Assessment. We are currently obtaining fee proposals for these and will then be applying to SHDC for funding. We have had an initial meeting with the David Parkes of the District Council’s Housing Department who will be helping to coordinate the process. We would like this to be a Community Land Trust scheme which will ensure that the parish can ensure that any affordable housing is occupied by people who are currently resident in the parish, previously residents, employed in the parish or have some local connection through family. The housing will remain affordable in perpetuity although if providing shared ownership accommodation the tenants will have the opportunity of owning a significant share. We will now be having further discussions with the SHDC Planning Officers and Devon CC Highways Officers to agree the proposed scheme and to prepare an application for planning permission in due course. Valerie Scott, Chairman of Bigbury Parish Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Tel: 01548 810336 Email: valeriescott@bigbury.net ——————————————————————————————————————
Bay View Café – An Asset of Community Value and Local Heritage Asset On 11 October 2016 South Hams District Council refused planning permission for the redevelopment of the site of Warren Cottage and the Bay View Café on grounds that: 1.
The proposed change of use would result in the loss of a community facility, tourist asset and an employment use without adequate justification contrary to policies DP9, DP12 and DP14 of the Development Policies DPD as well as paragraphs 7, 14, 17, 28, 60, 61 and 70 National Planning Policy Framework.
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The loss of the community facility, tourist asset and employment use, together with the demolition of a building of local interest considered a non-designated heritage asset, fails to address the connections between people and places and leads to loss of local distinctiveness and the degradation of the sustainability of the settlement in conflict with Development Plan Policies DP1, DP2, DP6, CS7 and CS9 and paragraphs 7, 14, 17, 60, 61, 70 and 135 of the National Planning Policy Framework.
The applicants have now submitted an appeal against the refusal of planning permission and this is to be considered at a hearing currently arranged for 28 November 2017, although a venue has not as yet been given and this date may be changed. The Inspector will be sent copies of any representations made at planning application stage but further representations in respect of this proposed development can now be sent to the Planning Inspectorate.
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The Appeal Reference is APP/K1128/W/17/3171733 and details of the appeal can be seen on the South Hams District Council’s website by using the planning application search facility and putting in the Planning Application Reference 1826/16/FUL. Representations need to be received by the Planning Inspectorate by 13 October 2017. You can make representations on the Appeal Casework Portal at https://acp.plannning portal.gov.uk/ or by emailing west1@pins.gsi.gov.uk. If you do not have access to the internet, you will need to send 3 copies of your representations to the Planning Inspectorate at Room 3P, Temple Quay House, 2 The Square, Bristol, BS1 6PN. It is important when making representations that you quote, preferably all, but at least the last 7 digits of the Appeal Reference: APP/K1128/W/17/3171733. A firm of lawyers acting for the appellants have provided a Statement of Case in support of the appeal, together with a Supplementary Statement referring to the proposals to extend the Venus Café to include a covered seating area. They suggest that the proposals for the Venus Cafe will provide a much better facility for tourists and the local community rather than retaining what they regard as a ‘cheap seaside café’, which is too far from the beach. The statement states that the café closed because it was not viable and was only a seasonal facility. They also refer to the opportunity to improve the diversity of housing available at Bigbury on Sea by providing high quality ‘family’ housing which might appeal to pre-retirees, who are higher spenders and would, they suggest, be people who are likely to settle and often, if they start businesses, would be more stable and longer lasting. I am sure that many of the existing residents of Bigbury on Sea will want to challenge these statements as well as many of the other inaccurate, misleading and in some cases quite outrageous comments which have been made in the Statement of Case and the Supplementary Statement. Designation as an Asset of Community Value Since the refusal of planning permission the Parish Council made an application to South Hams District Council requesting that the Bay View Café be designated as an Asset of Community Value. In applying for this designation the Parish Council did provide substantial evidence to demonstrate that the café was an important asset to the community and that its loss would be extremely harmful to the needs of both residents and visitors to the area. The responses to the Bigbury Parish Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire showed that most of the parishioners had used the Bay View Café and considered that it should be protected. South Hams District Council has now designated the Bay View Café as an Asset of Community Value and this should be taken into account when the appeal is considered. It is interesting that no reference is made to this in the Appellant’s Statement of Case. What is an asset of community value? The Assets of Community Value Regulations 2012 have given communities a right to identify a building or land that they believe to be of importance to their community’s social well-being and interest. If an asset is listed and then comes up for sale, it gives communities a period of six weeks to declare an interest to buy and six months to put together a bid to buy it. This gives communities an increased chance to save local facilities of community value. In order to designate a building as an asset of community value it is necessary to consider whether the building or land in its actual use, or use in its recent past, furthers the social wellbeing and interests of the local community. For land or buildings in current or recent community use it must be realistic to think that there will continue to be a use which furthers social wellbeing and interests of the community and that it is realistic to think that there will be a community use within the next 5 years, whether or not that use is exactly the same as the present or past.
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In the case of the Bay View Café it is expected that the existing lawful use as a cafe would be of most beneficial use to the community but the café and its land could be used for any other use which furthers social wellbeing or interest. In this regard social interests can include cultural, recreational and sporting interests. What happens following designation? Nothing further will happen unless and until the owner decides to dispose of the asset, either through a freehold sale, or the grant or assignment of a lease for at least 25 years. The owners must notify the District Council of their intention to sell and the Parish Council will also be informed. There will then be a period six weeks for the Parish Council or community interest group to notify the District Council and the owner that they wish to bid and they will be given up to six months to prepare their case and to make an appropriate offer. The owner is under no obligation to sell to any community group and after the six month moratorium has finished the owner can dispose of the asset as they wish. The provisions do not place any restrictions on what owners can do with their property if it remains in their ownership. However, the fact that the Bay View Café is now listed as an asset of community value may affect planning decisions in relation to applications and appeals which involve the loss of this community asset. It is therefore important for the Inspector who will be considering this appeal to be aware of the fact that the Bay View Café is now an Asset of Community Value and that the community do wish the lawful use of part of the land as a café or restaurant to remain. Local Heritage Asset
As well as the Bay View Café being of social value to the community, Warren Cottage is also considered to be a local heritage asset. It is the oldest building in Bigbury on Sea and is considered by many parishioners to be worthy of retention. In the response to the Bigbury Neighbourhood Plan Questionnaire 37% said that there should be more protection of old buildings and structures within the parish and the protection of Warren Cottage came at the top of the list. The Bay View Café was built as an annexe to Warren Cottage and if the cafe is to be retained it makes sense to also retain Warren Cottage. It would therefore be useful to refer to the importance of Warren Cottage as a local heritage asset in your representations in respect of the appeal. What parishioners can do now in relation to the planning appeal
If you would like the Bay View Café to continue in its lawful Class A3 café/restaurant use, it is important that you send in representations to the Planning Inspectorate, however long or short you wish to make your statements. It is important that you stress the social value which the Bay View Café gave to the community as well as its value to our tourist industry and value in providing local employment. In your representations you can also refer to the importance of retaining Warren Cottage as a local heritage asset. You can just simply add your support to the reasons for the application being refused by South Hams Council but if possible add your own personal or any additional reasons for wanting the restaurant or café use of the site to remain as an ‘asset of community value’ and/or for Warren Cottage to be remain as a building of ‘local heritage value’. I would however encourage everyone to look at the Appellant’s Statement of Case and the Supplementary Statement of Case giving your views on the comments which have been made. I can send people these if they have difficulty accessing them from the SHDC website. Valerie Scott Chairman of Bigbury Neighbourhood Plan Steering Group Tel: 01548 810336 Email: valeriescott@bigbury.net
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BIGBURY MEMORIAL HALL Bringing the Community Together September saw one of our “flagship” events with the annual Bigbury Garden and Produce Show. There is a full report on this elsewhere in this issue, complete with results, but suffice to say that the standard of entries was extremely high and the judges had a difficult task to decide each prize winner. On Thursday October 12th we stage our first event of a busy Winter programme with the latest in the Film and Food Nights. This time the film is “Lion”, starring Dev Patel, Nicole Kidman and Rooney Mara. This is a powerful true story of a young boy’s accidental separation from his Indian family and subsequent upbringing in Australia. The food element is homemade pie and chips supplied by Kate @ Folly. Tickets are £10 available at Holywell Stores – see poster. In November we have An Evening with Melvyn Stutter, on Thursday the 9th at 8.30 p.m. Melvyn was a founder member of the Flying Pickets and has appeared on radio, TV, in theatre and cabaret with his blend of stories, songs and comedy. He is a witty commentator on the Sixties generation, a huge social group that refuses to grow old gracefully. “He is brilliant” – The Guardian. More details will be in next month’s issue. Our programme over the Winter will also include a Christmas Wine Tasting, the annual January Quiz and guitarist Claude Bourbon. Watch out for details in subsequent issues of Bigbury News. Finally, the first draw of the 50/100 Club will take place in October. If you haven’t got your numbers yet, these can be bought at Holywell Stores or from Mike and Rita Baker. Charles Harrington. Tel. 810023. Email charles_harri@yahoo.co.uk
Operation Christmas Child With so many natural and man made problems there are inevitably children and young people around the world caught up/living in very difficult circumstances and for whom a shoebox filled with gifts could bring a little relief and happiness. If you would like to join in the campaign to send a shoebox to such a child you can find covered boxes and information leaflets, which include suggestions for the contents of your box, in All Hallows Church, Ringmore. Boxes need to be completed by NOVEMBER 11th please, and can be passed to Judy Bull or myself before then. If you do not wish to fill a complete box any contributions or donations will be most welcome.
I am very grateful for all the support there has been locally for this campaign in previous years. Each year we have sent at least 40 boxes. The bulk of them are for the 5 – 9 age group with just a few for the 10 – 14 group. If you are undecided which age group you will collect for perhaps you would like to consider making up a box for an older child. Thank you Alison Wynne-Powell
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Calendar of Events - September 2017 Day & Time Mon.
Tues. Wed.
Activity
9.15 – 10.00
Contact name
Body Boost
*Jill Gubbins
810651
10.05 – 11.05
Pilates
*Jill Gubbins
810651
19.00 – 20.15
Yoga
Fi Baker
07880498914
17.30 - 19.30
Youth Club
Louise Pitt
07786860440
South Hams
Beccy Phelan
10.00 - 12.00
Shrimps Thurs.
Tel. no
9.15 – 10.00
811179/ 07789111200
Body Strength
*Jill Gubbins
810651
10.05 – 11.05
Pilates
*Jill Gubbins
810651
11.15 – noon
Strong & Steady (plus tea & chat)
*Jill Gubbins
810651
*Jill’s classes will restart in the week beginning 2nd October October events: Thursday 12th October: Film Night. Film ‘Lion’- see posters. £10 to include the film and food. Thursday 19th October: Filling Station Future events: Thursday 9th November: Mervyn Stutter – comedian, singer and guitarist. A previous Villages in Action performer. See poster and more details next month. 50:100 Club (Promoted by Dane Vanstone). Tickets (£10) for the 10 monthly draws beginning in October on sale in Holywell Stores. 50% of the money goes in prizes and 50% to the Memorial Hall. First draw will be at the Film Night on October 12th.
The Filling Station is a new informal way of expressing the Christian faith using local mid-week monthly celebration meetings in a café style setting. In a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with tea, coffee and cake we have a worship time and a speaker. Prayer Ministry is always available. EVERYONE IS WELCOME. It is not a new church denomination but rather interdenominational which hopes to benefit the local church
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Local meeting – SOUTH HAMS FILLING STATION Bigbury Memorial Hall, St.Ann’s Chapel, Bigbury, TQ7 4HQ. Meets on 3rd Thursday most months 7.30-9.30pm. Check thefillingstation.org.uk or call 07522 430036/ 01548 810017. Facebook – SouthHamsFillingStation.
Next Meeting – Thursday 19th October Nick Crawley speaking on “Undivided devotion to Christ”.
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PETER THE CHAMPION AGAIN!
The recent annual Garden Produce Show was held at the Memorial Hall on 3rd September and was a showcase of the things grown by residents in Bigbury this year. Once again Peter Marsh swept the board to win the Mary Smallwood Cup with his wonderful selection of fruit and vegetables, with Stuart Watts coming second. It was very encouraging that Josh Gilbert is continuing to produce some excellent produce and once again he won the Junior Cup. This year’s Rainbow theme produced some beautiful displays of flowers with Jean Wright winning the main prizes in this section. The organisers are planning to include more flower categories next year and we hope more of you will enter in 2018. PRIZES Peter Marsh………….. Overall winner of fruit and vegetable section. Stuart Watts …………. Runner-up in fruit and vegetable section….. Josh Gilbert ………….. Junior Cup for fruit and vegetables Jean Wright ………….. Rainbow display of flowers in a basket Jean Wright …………. Individual rose Elaine Gilbert ……….. Three identical flowers. In the miscellaneous section: Largest marrow
……… Peter Marsh
Longest runner bean…… Stuart Watts Heaviest onion ……… Josh Gilbert Most unusual shaped fruit/vegetable………Josh Gilbert Tallest sunflower …… Johnny Morris Rainbow limerick …… Jean Marsh Rainbow picture ……… Josh Gilbert & Hilary Vanstone Rainbow decorated egg……… Josh Gilbert Flapjack ……………….. Hilary Vanstone Many thanks for all your contributions and, if you have any ideas for future categories, please let Angie or Sally know.
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News from the Nineteenth Hole at Bigbury Golf Club The hectic activity over the summer season at the Golf Club now begins to lessen, most of the competitions have been completed and the Trophy and Cup winners await the prize presentation evening to be awarded their prizes in November. Congratulations, however must go to all the winners who include in the men's section Gary Morgan, winner of the Pickwick Bowl; Matt Smallridge the Prater Prize, Phil Towner the Coronation Trophy, Tony Pitcher the Bigbury Cup and Harry Kerswell for both the Captain's Day Prize and the Past Captain's Prize. Lady winners include Cathy Harrington the Rosemary Coleman Trophy, Caroline Hallett the Sander's Cup - for past lady captains, Sarah West the Balkwill Trophy and the three lady team of Sally Errett, Linda Hanbury and Sheila Mathieson who won the Border Revier Trophy. Paul Richards won the Seniors' Olympic Trophy and John Thornton and his partner Mel Wix the Albert Dodmam Trophy. Our Junior Captain Luke Westlake became the Junior Club Champion while the Sharon Germain Cup was won by our junior Vice Captain Jessica Leach. Congratulations also go to our Junior Team who qualified for the West Devon Junior Golf League Finals Day. Which was held at Stover GC. The format for the day was the semifinals in the morning and in the afternoon the final and third/fourth places were contested. Sadly for our very young and inexperienced team, their luck did not hold against the strong and more experienced teams won the day and one of the top three places was denied them, however they did themselves and the club proud. A great group of youngsters that we wish well for next year. On the social front Ben Guest, our Men's Captain, organised a great Pig Racing evening in aid of his charity, the Chestnut Appeal. This was a great evening of fun and laughter with us all cheering our "racing pigs" on as they charged towards the finishing line in the hope of winning our pound stake back. Again on the social side Des Bickle and his team of green keepers took their revenge by organising an eleven hole team event, on the Bank Holiday Monday. As this was a first event of it's type none of us new what to expect when we signed up. Des had obviously had an enjoyable time plotting the course as we were faced with farm tractors where there is usually nice open fairways, a paddling pool instead of the 6th hole , we putted through small tunnels and trying to drive off from an elevated farm trailer was only some of the obstacles that had been strategically placed. We had a great time and Des very bravely returned to present the prizes to the winning team of Lorette Logie, Peter Holt, Mick Shaylor and Peter Morton. Our thanks go to Des and his team for organising the course.
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You may see our collection tins in various local business outlets and your contributions would help immensely to this very worthwhile project. Bigbury next?
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It shows that members of a community are looking out for each other. Keeps you up to date with what’s going on in your area. Working closely with the police, helps to prevent and tackle crime.
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Get involved I am currently seeking volunteers throughout Bigbury, Bigbury on Sea, Challaborough and St Anne Chapel. You do not need to do much except be in contact with your own Community. If you are interested in working with me please contact me preferably by email see below. Shortly I intend to arrange a few Community presentations for Bigbury the likes of the Fire Service, Trading Standards and other supporting services/organisations and seek your full support in attending these events. This will only be as good as you, the Community seek to make it! It will be an idea time to get together meet the police and community and perhaps we will make this a regular ‘police surgery’ whereby you will be able to meet an officer at a given time and date. Anyone with ideas or offers of help please email me. Now for the Police related news from our area. Armed robbery in Ivybridge Can you help? Witnesses are sought following a robbery at a McColl’s shop on Costly Street in Ivybridge around 10.15pm last night [Wednesday 20 September 2017]. Officers are investigating after reports that a store assistant was threatened with a knife and was made to open the till and give over a quantity of cash to the offender. The offender is described as male, white, 6ft tall, and was wearing a blue coat with a hood covering his face.
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Officers are requesting anyone with information to contact DS Penhaligon via 101@dc.police.uk quoting crime reference CR/081207/17 or use the online form here: https://goo.gl/FwgJEq Information can also be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. ——————————————————————————————————————————— Kingsbridge churches have again been targeted by thieves. Both St Edmunds and Dodbrooke have suffered seven thefts between them since June. Mostly this has been by forcing open the collection box in the wall and stealing loose change from within, although most recently a pair of candlesticks has been taken from Dodbrooke. At this stage we are not yet aware of similar problems at other denominations in Kingsbridge. Police are working closely with the vicar, Revd Jackie Taylor, and the Churchwardens at both churches. In response to these thefts, church property is now securely marked with DNA products, rendering every item traceable and increasing the risk of the thief being caught. Anyone visiting Kingsbridge churches is asked to report any suspicious activity seen on101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk ——————————————————————————————————————————— On Friday 15th Sept Kingsbridge Police received reports of two suspicious males trying to obtain money from 4 separate Kingsbridge businesses. ‘Ringing the Changes’ is the term given to the practice of criminals going into shops and asking to change large amounts of cash, often from one denomination to another. Then after several changes of mind they try to walk out of the shop with the money given in change together with their original cash, effectively stealing from the business. This will often be achieved by choosing businesses with few staff, or which look busy with customers, and the criminals usually operate in pairs with one deploying distraction tactics to further confuse the member of staff. The pair operating in Kingsbridge last week were described as being in their 20’s or early 30’s, white with dark hair, large build and possibly Eastern European accents. One had a black jumper and navy body warmer with badges on it, and the other a white and blue chequered shirt. Both had black baseball caps. The best way to protect your business from this type of crime is to simply decline such requests for change. If someone wants to change large amounts of cash, they can be directed to the nearest bank, where the staff are trained to handle cash, and the customers are all on cctv. In Kingsbridge on Friday, 3 of the businesses did just that, and the criminals left empty handed. ——————————————————————————————————————————— Stay safe. Steve Comley Neighbourhood Watch Co-ordinator -Ringmore & Bigbury. Email: stevecomley@hotmail.co.uk
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The autumn weather has certainly arrived with the variety of rain, sun, high winds and our first storm of the year. The winds caused our early fruiting apple trees in Ringmore Community Orchard to drop and so the orchard group along with a ranger have been up collecting the fruit ready for pressing and the community event on the 15 th later in this month. This month will also see the leaves start to change to the beautiful autumnal colours and so a walk through Ringmore woods is especially beautiful at this time of year. Our Big Night on the beach event at South Milton Sands didn’t have the best of weather which saw us get lower numbers than normal however everyone that came really enjoyed the event especially the evening lantern parade. Have a look at our National Trust South Devon Facebook page for the lantern parade video and more about the work of the Ranger team. If you are looking ahead and wanting to plan some great days out then have a look at our events listed below and for further information go to www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events Bolt Head Ramble- Sunday 8th October 10am – 1pm. £10 per person. A 4 mile circular walk around Bolt Head with spectacular coastal views and hidden valleys, as part of the South West Coast Path Challenge. We'll take in points of interest along the way including local wildlife, habitat management, local history and ancient monuments, sharing the stories of our places and the conservation work that takes place. During our stop at Overbeck's House, you can explore the tropical garden and visit the café before the short walk back to East Soar. Please book through South West Coast Path Association. https://www.southwestcoastpath.org.uk/events/challenge-2017 Wembury Meadow Fun day – Saturday 21st October 11am – 4pm. As autumn sets in, your October half-term starts here with a host of free family activities. From den building, cooking on a campfire, and making a home for bugs, to looking for creatures in the stream and more, you can complete lots of your '50 things before you're 11¾ ' activities. For further information regarding the work of the South Devon National Trust team please call Lorna Sherriff on 01548 562344 or email lorna.sherriff@nationaltrust.org.uk Lorna Sherriff Area Ranger Follow us on Twitter: @NTSouthDevon and Facebook: National Trust South Devon ST LAWRENCE CHURCH - FLOWER FESTIVAL It is intended to hold a Flower Festival in the Church in 2018. Mary Wilcox who organised a similar event in Newton Ferrers this year, will be coming to discuss it with us to guide us on our way. Anyone interested in helping with the Festival should let me know on 810 386 so that I can include them when the date of the get together is known. It will be either late October or early-mid November
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On Wednesday 6th September, the Korniloff Coffee Morning raised £158 for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust. It was lovely to see several holiday visitors popping in to support us. Our grateful thanks to everybody who supported us and gave so generously. On Wednesday 4th October we will be supporting the South Hams Hospital League of Friends. Come and enjoy a chat and a cup of coffee with the residents, they are always pleased to see us. There is a raffle, guess the weight of the cake or guess number of sweets in the jar and tombola. Together with the sale of books, Phoenix Cards, bric-a-brac, jewellery, silk ware, homemade cakes, savouries and produce. We look forward to seeing you between 10.30 and noon. Our grateful thanks to Gina and Gordon, their staff and of course the residents of Korniloff for welcoming us into their lovely home and for their continuing support. Jean & Yvonne
Our September meeting was held at Jo's house when we discussed "Small Great Things" by Jodie Picout. This was about Racial tensions in America and told the story of a black nurse. All agreed that this was a very well written book but was not a happy or comfortable read. For our reading this month this month the chosen book is "Iris and Ruby" by Rosie Thomas and this will be discussed when we meet at Iris's house on October 4th. After our meeting finished, instead of the usual tea and biscuits, I was given a wonderful birthday surprise when presented with a lovely cake made by Julia and champagne sent by her husband Phil. I was also given a most unusual and very beautiful bouquet of flowers. Thank you all so very much.
The September meeting saw us on a trip to Avon Mill for lunch. Unfortunately with two or three of our usual “crowd” away on holidays and another few with relatives staying, our numbers were very depleted – in fact there were just four of us. Helen, Jane, Hazel and myself left Helen’s house about 11.15 and went via Loddiswell to take the road to Woodleigh where Avon Mill Nursery is just a way down on the left. We had a gorgeous meal – Jane even met two people she knew who were also dining there and then Hazel had a huge surprise when a couple greeted her who live up-country. It was so strange that we should happen to be there at the same time as these people who were on three different tables. The October meeting we will be going to the Butterfly Centre at Buckfastleigh. Meet at Helen’s as usual and then we will leave about 11.00 a.m. It would be very useful to know who hopes to be there so please can you give your names in to Rita Baker. Also, please note that our Christmas Dinner will be at the Cottage Hotel, Hope Cove. This was originally scheduled for Wednesday 13th December but unfortunately they cannot accommodate us that day due to pressure of numbers of other bookings. Helen has therefore booked the following Wednesday, the 20th for the meal. Pam Trundle
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Bigbury History Society – Exeter Trip, 15th September Twenty seven members and friends travelled to Exeter for an event packed visit, which began at 10 o’clock with a private showing of “2000 Years of Exeter History” at the old Customs House, now The Information Centre. Letting Resident Historian Norman near the projection equipment was clearly a mistake but things did eventually get underway, just as Chairman Charles arrived, bronzed and clearly into Italian habits from his recent holiday.
We then made our way to the Cathedral for a must-see tour led by Nick and Peter, our enthusiastic and knowledgeable guides. They explained why the Cathedral is one of the finest examples of Gothic architecture, having been constructed under six bishops between 1270 and 1350. Work on the earlier Norman towers began in 1114, and these were incorporated into the enlarged building. The magnificent ceiling (or vault), the longest in the world, towered above us as we made our way around the myriad points of interest – including the famous 12th century Becket Boss, the 14th century Minstrel’s Gallery and the 15th century Astronomical Clock. Of the many ornate chapels one of particular interest was Bishop Oldham’s - with his emblem, the owl, carved on the walls and ceiling. The owl shaped lecturn in St Lawrences at Bigbury was gifted by him in 1518, although villagers had its head replaced by that of an eagle which was more usual……..and perhaps less intimidating! After a coffee break at the Cathedral’s Refectory we were met by Redcoat Guides David and Clive for a “Cathedral to Quay” walk and talk around the old city. As we passed historic sites, buildings and walls we learned of many good and bad events which had occurred to Exeter citizens over the years. Also we were entertained with the origins of well known phrases such as “wrong end of the stick”, “eavesdropping”, “shoestring” and “stone dead”. After a tiring few hours the vast majority of the group ended the visit back at the Quayside with jovial drinks and lunch at The Samuel Jones restaurant. The day in the big City was over, but we returned to Bigbury inspired and much the wiser. Peter Cook, BHS Secretary PS If you’d like to be kept informed of future events please ring myself on 810156 or our Chairman Charles Harrington on 810023 with your email address.
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Discovery Surf School Autumn Round Up It feels like we’ve been thrust right into Autumn following a stunning Bank Holiday weekend, though there’s still plenty of time for the Indian summer to kick in! It’s been a really busy season here at Discovery, with plenty still going on. We’ve continued to work the Wave Project and Lifeworks charities, delivering lessons for learning disabled and vulnerable children and young adults, as well as our many regulars, who find surfing to be such a therapy. Lifeworks celebrated 10 years of the ‘Breaking the Barrier’ event this September and we taught up to 50 children in what were pretty challenging conditions. We also held a charity wetsuit sale on the 17th of September, where we sold off old surf school wetsuits to raise money for St Luke’s Hospice and we raised a respectable £250 for them! Discovery runs lessons all year around, and we have 1 more ‘Half Price for locals’ surf session in association with the AONB left this season on the 8th of October. So if you’ve been considering learning to surf but never got round to it, this is your chance! Surf Club is on every weekend to for 6-16 year olds, and is a great way for local children to develop their surfing skills and have fun. We’ve got our annual club competition on the 14th of October, which always proves to be a very fun, exciting and challenging day. As well as surfing, this year has been busier than ever with paddleboarding, and we’ve been doing loads of lessons and hiring out the equipment for this fast growing sport. It’s a great option that we also offer our numerous school groups, with the XLSUP’s (for up to 8 people on one board) being a real hit too. More schools than ever have joined us in the sea this year and we’ve still got After School clubs and groups coming down throughout Autumn. It is an ideal time of year, as the water temperature is still pretty good and there’s generally better waves. If you’d like to book a lesson, hire a board/wetsuit/paddleboard/kayak/bodyboard, want to join our mailing list or have any other enquiries, please contact Martin and Annika on 810535 or email martin@discoverysurf.com. We also update our Facebook page regularly with information and pictures, so check that out too facebook.com/ discoverysurfschool
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Brian McCabe
1929 – 2017
Brian McCabe from Foxhole, Duke’s Mill, Bigbury, died in Derriford Hospital on 16th August from complications following a fall at home. Brian was born in London and, from an early age, was a Sea Scout before joining the Royal Navy - a very important part of his life. He loved telling how, in 1948, the Whitesand Bay - an anti-aircraft frigate on which he was serving - took the Olympic torch from Greece to Bari in Italy on its way to England as the torch was not allowed through Yugoslavia. Brian and his first wife Anne had four children but, when their marriage broke down, he was fortunate to find Jinny (together with her three children) as a housekeeper for their Modbury home. Brian and Jinny later married and eventually moved to Windward Farm in Ringmore. In 2002 they moved to their final home in Foxhole. Brian had a variety of jobs over the years, including being a salesman and a school bus driver. He took an active part in local affairs – as Chairman of Modbury Town Council, British Legion volunteer, helper with the Bigbury Fun Run and Hope Cove Auxiliary Coastguard, and a volunteer driver for Modbury Caring - among other things. After Jinny died in 2015, Brian coped remarkably well. He exercised Doody, his collie dog, by driving her up to Holywell Stores! There he could be seen, sitting on the seat outside, smoking his pipe, having a chat with the locals and commenting tirelessly on all the passers-by (Dane and Hilary have put a plaque on the seat in memory of Brian). He also loved sitting outside his house (pipe in mouth), watching the birds which he encouraged by copious feeding, drinking sherry and directing holidaymakers the wrong way back to London when they were actually heading for the beach! He also manufactured all sorts of local conspiracies based on his monitoring of traffic flow! Although he could be cantankerous, he was good company, an excellent neighbour, story-teller and joker. We shall miss him greatly.
The Arts Society Kingsbridge Wednesday 25th / Thursday 26th October 2017 The Arts Society Kingsbridge Lecture – The History of the Harp given by Sarah Deere Jones Performing on her own reproduction and antique instruments, Sarah will demonstrate the development and evolving sound and repertoire of the harp throughout its history.
Wednesday evening lecture starts at 7pm for 7.30pm. Thursday morning lecture starts at 10am for 10.30am. Lectures held at Methodist Church, 100 Fore Street, Kingsbridge. Refreshments available before each lecture. Free for members. £8 for visitors
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It is with regret that we start the October edition with a correction to make. We might have uttered the phrase ‘Indian Summer’ in the previous Bigbury News edition. While we’re still holding out for a few more days of warm sunshine, we must admit that the days are feeling decidedly more autumnal now. Is it time to pack away the shorts? There’s plenty to look forward to though; the upcoming months are packed with cosy feasts, new seasonal menus, beach events and great offers. But we’ll start off our news round-up by saying well done to the 188 swimmers who braved the waters at Burgh Island and together raised thousands for the sixth annual Chestnut Appeal prostate cancer swim. It’s a charity that we’re delighted to support. Here’s a date for your diary: on Saturday 30 September, you’re invited to take part in the Bigbury on Sea beach clean, part of the South Hams Beach Clean series. It’s hosted by Surfers Against Sewage and Less Plastic in a bid to reduce the amount of plastic in our oceans. Please meet at 10am by the ferry landing. We’re providing all heroic volunteers with free tea, coffee and hot chocolate – just bring your own reusable coffee cup to help reduce the waste. Gloves and bags will be provided. This ties in nicely with our recent launch of Can O Water replacing plastic water bottles at all of our cafes. Did we mention that we’ve introduced a new menu of family favourites for autumn? Warm your cockles after a windswept walk on the beach with our grass-fed Devon beef chilli, bursting with spices and sour cream. There’s a vegetarian chilli too, which is just as hearty and delicious. As our thoughts turn to winter, we can’t help but mention Christmas – sorry! Now is the time to book your Christmas parties at our Blackpool Sands café from just £30 per head for three courses of our high quality, locally sourced food. Check out our website lovingthebeach.co.uk for the mouth-watering festive menu. We’re also busy beavering away making plans for Blackpool Sands Christmas Fair, taking place on Saturday 9th December. Good job we’ve got a hot-line for Santa, as you never know – he might just make an appearance. Martin, Andy and the team are looking forward to welcoming you in this October. Don’t forget – our cafes at Bigbury on Sea, Blackpool Sands, The Shops at Dartington and Watergate Bay will be open every dry day (and the partially drizzly ones for that matter) for the whole of winter, excluding Christmas Day. See you on the beach, Martin, Andy and the whole team at Venus
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