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Flying the flag for Devon You must have noticed the major change on the cover of the magazine.

After 5 years of COAST & COUNTRY, we've decided to make a name move to The DEVONSHIRE magazine. It's hasn't been an easy change to make, but there were several important reasons. Firstly, it was amazing how many people we spoke to who'd say Coast & County, Town & Country, County & Country, I think we've heard just about every permutation possible, which told us that a change was due. Secondly, we have by far the biggest glossy magazine coverage for a Devon county magazine with over 1,000 outlets receiving 20,000 magazines each issue. One day in the office, Charlotte, our production manager, spouted 'what about Devonshire magazine' which seemed to fit the bill perfectly, so here we now are proudly bearing the Devonshire name and you may have also noticed we display the Devon flag which came into being in 2003, having been designed by student Ryan Sealey. Incidentally, we are totally open and honest about our magazine coverage - every one of our 1,000 outlets

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We're also working with a couple of local charities to audit magazine quantities when they're received in store, again to verify quantities. No other magazine within the county goes to these lengths or is as transparent! We're well aware how popular the magazine has become, getting many calls asking where a copy can be picked up because stock disappears so quickly. Our subscription list includes New Zealand as our most distant delivery address which is mind boggling, the post cost per issue is about £7.50 alone!

Magazine developments - in the immediate future we're bringing out a North Devon version of the Devonshire magazine.

The feedback from businesses to a new North Devon magazine has been highly favourable, we'll keep you posted.

This issue sees a visit to glorious Exmouth, with particular emphasis on the estuary, waterside and the floating river Exe Café.

I first discovered the Café whilst kayaking up the estuary, it's the sort of place you expect steel drums being played - there's a real holiday atmosphere, it's truly great.

Thankfully the weather so far this year has been lovely, let's hope it continues to the end of the main holidays. I shall be getting out in the kayak, having a few estuaries on my list to navigate. We're just so lucky living in Devon, tourists pay to come here on holiday but we live here - how brilliant is that!

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30. A WWI Catastrophe

55. Devonshire Dialect

Salient words from the Editor.

By historian and writer Ted Gosling.

With Devon author John Germon.

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58. The Arundell Arms

Snippets from the Editor.

Great places to indulge yourself.

England's finest game fishing hotel.

15. Nelson's Column

38. Restaurant Inspector

60. The Old Vet'nary

John Fisher's sage viewpoint!

A visit to the River Cottage Canteen.

Lurid animal tales by Ken Watson.

16. Art Exhibitions

41. Tales of a Yokel

61. Horse Care - Nerves

The art scene across the region.

From the inimitable FCR Esgen.

With Natalie Bucklar-Green.

22. Aerial View

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Guess where in East Devon.

More expounding by John Fisher.

New Topsham club 'Memory Matters'.

24. The Exmouth Feature

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66. Financial Planning

East Devon's bustling esturine town.

Amanda Merchant investigates.

With adviser Helen Mulvaney.

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Finding fair solutions to Prenuptial Agreements family problems ourofspeciality Ianʼs receiving an increasingis number enquiries about Prenuptial Agreements Don’t waste time, Get in touch: Taunton: 01823 429183 their families and when they may have established Anytime/text: fi07500806664 nancial arrangements and commitments, which

full appreciation of its implications unless in the circumstances prevailing it would not be fair to hold the parties to their agreement’.

second marriage, where one or both have children and where one or both have assets of some value.

What do you need to do to make a prenuptial agreement enforceable?

could be very different from each other.

Ian Walker ianwalker@familylawandmediation.co.uk Solicitor www.familylawandmediation.co.uk Mediator Who are Prenuptial Agreements for?

In other words they are binding if negotiated and & Director Prioryfield House, 20 Canon Street, Taunton, TA1 executed properly and provided that nothing had In theory anyone might benefitSomerset, from having a 1SW of Family Expert Mediation by appointment changed to make them unfair.

Agreement.

We would particularly Law andadvice orPrenuptial Mediation Free parking suggest older couples, perhaps entering into a

In the spring of 2014 the Law Commission recommended that the Government introduce a clearer system which might encourage greater use. The idea is that sensible agreements could save couples a great deal of upset and cost if they later separate. No changes to the current law have been made as yet. However if the couple enter into a sensible agreement and can show they have entered into the agreement through an open process with the benefit of legal advice, then they should be binding if the couple later separate.

What is a Prenuptial Agreement?

A Prenuptial Agreement is an agreement between a couple, before marriage, which intends to regulate what is to happen about property and finances if they separate.

Why are Prenuptial Agreements becoming more popular?

Statistics also show that the average age to marry is getting older. They also show an increase in the average age when couples divorce. Many of those who Divorce or become widowed will also contemplate remarriage.

Either way, people are increasingly getting married or remarried when they may have already had

They are not romantic, but they are pragmatic and realistic. Going into a marriage with open eyes does not mean that the marriage is being undermined.

You could argue, that by having serious discussions about money in advance of a wedding will mean that a couple have a better sense of the strength of their relationship and better understanding of each other’s attitudes toward money. Perhaps those are ingredients for a more durable and successful union?

Are Prenuptial Agreements enforceable?

The Law of Divorce means that any agreement between the couple is not binding until it has been approved by a Court. The Court has discretion and the Judge needs to be satisfied that the agreement is reasonable. This discretion is to protect the weakest of the couple is from unfairness, and to ensure that the needs of any minor children are also met. This means that there is always a risk that an event may have occurred after the agreement was signed, which would make it unfair if it were to be relied on. At the time of a subsequent divorce a prime example might be the arrival of dependent children.

Although Prenuptial Agreements have been popular in other countries, the view of the English Courts was that they could be relevant, but were not binding. Then in 2010 there was a landmark ruling by the Supreme Court on the subject of Prenuptial Agreements which decided that; ‘The court should give effect to a nuptial agreement that is freely entered into by each party with a

It is fundamental that the agreements are entered into in the right way. In a nutshell, the couple need to show; 1. The contracts were entered into freely and voluntarily; 2. Both parties had the benefit of independent, competent legal advice; and 3. Full disclosure was made of all relevant, financial and other circumstances.

The way, in which the agreements are drawn up, is just as important as the contents of agreement.

There needs to be evidence which can be relied upon later on of a proper process. This means solicitor’s letters showing that both have taken or considered getting legal advice and that financial disclosure has taken place.

If a Prenuptial agreement is right for you, it is worth investing the time to get it done properly in order to ensure the best chance of enforceability. A certain amount of legal work is required and a certain amount of cost is involved.

If you try to cut corners, you will not find out if you have succeeded until it is too late. You could try to avoid spending a few hundred pounds now and it could cost you thousands, even hundreds of thousands of pounds later.

Is it better to build a house of straw or a house of bricks?

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Guide Price £1,500,000 An imposing former vicarage with coach house set in stunning gardens and grounds of over 3 acres in a delightful country setting. Reception hall, 4 reception rooms, large conservatory, office, kitchen and usual offices, 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, shower room and cloakroom, stone coach house and garaging, semi formal gardens, grounds extending to 3¼ acres, superb views over the Umborne Valley with sea glimpses. EPC rating E. Honiton 01404 42456 honiton@humberts.com

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Guide Price £795,000 A listed, period farmhouse of great character offering generous accommodation with large barn, cider barn and delightful gardens of approximately ¾ acre. Sitting room, dining room, family room, country kitchen and utility room, principal bedroom and dressing room, 4 further bedrooms, bathroom, shower room, thatched linhay barn and cider barn with original press, gardens of approximately ¾ acre.

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Guide Price £950,000 A particularly handsome Victorian residence with roomy and elegant accommodation and delightful views over Beer to the sea. Entrance hall, sitting room with turret, drawing room, dining room, kitchen, utility, cloakroom, principal bedroom and en-suite, 4 further bedrooms, bathroom, garage and workshop, attractive gardens on levels with spectacular views.

Honiton 01404 42456 honiton@humberts.com

PART OF THE LANDSCAPE SINCE 1842 This month we’re celebrating the launch of our new branding. Director Ian Lange, based in our Honiton office is delighted with the ‘new look’ Humberts: “Our new identity reflects our heritage, which dates back to 1842, as well as our bright future, which is providing brilliant service to sellers and buyers of property in the West Country.” for What's On, visit: eastdevonhub .co.uk

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4 bedrooms (one with own lounge) • gym / 5th bedroom • wine cave • 4 car garage with large adjoining workshop • attractive and completely structurally sound "L" shaped outbuilding to "internally" restore to gîtes, studio, office or 2nd house or leave as storage landscaped natural garden with adjoining woods • swimming pool 11.5x5m • plot approx. 1.5 acres (Habitable surface - 350m2).

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Bicton Fest - families welcome Families in Devon and beyond are being encouraged to attend Bicton Collegeʼs annual music festival for a weekend of quality family time before the school year starts again in September. Bicton Fest, which runs from Friday 29th August to Sunday 31st August, is a weekend event for all ages, with camping, live music, roving entertainers and

creative workshops. Acts including Luke Friend, Mad Dog Mcrea, Wille & The Bandits, Hysteria, Carnivala and many more will take to three stages over three days to delight festival-goers with their musical talents. Bicton Fest is set in the beautiful grounds of Bicton College, East Budleigh, where many students and their families are joining the

festivities as a celebration of their recent graduation or acceptance on a course. New starter Janie Woods, says, “Iʼll be joining Bicton in September and it will be great to have an adventure here with my friends before the real work sets in! My family are looking forward to exploring the area and we can chill out together before I start my College course.”

For more information please visit: www.bictonfest.info

Local Devon photographer Ross Hayward is celebrating the start of his 5th year in business with selection into one of the country’s most prestigious food photography competitions. Ross, who started Well Seasoned PR & Marketing in July 2010, has submitted one of his images (taken at local restaurant ‘The Jack in the Green’) into the Observer Food Monthly’s 2014 “Food Photographer of the Year” competition. His business specialises in supporting clients across Devon’s hospitality and tourism sectors and his evocative imagery is often seen in newspapers, magazines like ours and on websites across the country.

The image entitled “Wild Mushroom

Soup” (pictured) will compete against 700 other entries for the judge’s eye in October. In addition to producing HD videos and a wide range of photography services, Ross also coordinates social media campaigns for several longstanding clients, organises targeted email campaigns to their databases, creates artwork, writes award entries, updates websites and plans advertising campaigns. More details can be found at www.wellseasonedpr.com

New faces at The Marle Gallery Patrick and Lynsey Adams have realised a long cherished dream of returning to Devon and owning their own Art Gallery.

Patrick held senior positions in Education for many years, while Lynsey is an artist in her own right. They hope to build upon the good work of previous owner Nick Broomfield, continuing to raise the profile and reputation of the gallery as one of the more desirable places in the South West to seek out original works of contemporary art by established and emerging local and national artists. At The Marle you will find original paintings and prints, ceramics, sculpture and fine jewellery. The Marle Gallery is located at Victoria Place in Axminster.

I’m a long standing admirer! - Editor

Exeter Northcott Theatre - More Fun Going Together!

Do you love theatre but don’t like going alone? Recently moved to the area and would like to meet others who also love theatre? Why not join our newly formed “Go Together Club”? Best of all, it’s FREE to join.

What a good idea! The Northcott is

inviting guests to the launch of the GO TOGETHER CLUB - where members can meet and share the experience of live performance. BBC Radio Devon’s Judi Spiers will be welcoming new members to the evening performance of Romeo and Juliet on Wednesday 24th September.

With supper and a drink beforehand, what a great place to meet new friends. Contact Exeter Northcott Box Office on 01392 493 493

for What's On, visit: eastdevonhub .co.uk

Quartz Festival With music and dance, drama and comedy, traditional and contemporary art and sculpture, this year’s 10th Anniversary Quartz Festival is set to be the best yet. Visit www.quartzfestival. org.uk or phone 01823 340829 to find out more. 29 September - 17 October.

The Quartz Festival, Queen’s College, Taunton.

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John Wood & Co

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Colyford, Appealing Four Bedroom Detached House - £550,000 A beautifully presented and most appealing three/four bedroom detached coach house situated in a quiet cul-de-sac close to the centre of Colyford. Landscaped walled gardens, double garage and additional on-site parking. EPC rating C.

Seaton, Superb and Spacious Detached Bungalow - £690,000 A superb and very spacious three bedroom, three bathroom detached bungalow located in gardens and grounds approaching half an acre with exceptional 180 degree panoramic views over Lyme Bay. EPC rating D.

49 Queen Street, Seaton, EX12 2RB 12 01297 20290

Colyton, Fine Detached Country Home - £650,000 A fine three/four bedroom country house located on the rural outskirts of Colyton with lovely views over the surrounding farmland. Outside are attractively landscaped gardens, double garage and ample vehicle parking. EPC rating E.

Branscombe, Attractive Two Bedroom Cottage - £499,950 A delightful and most attractive two bedroom attached Grade II listed thatched cottage allocated at the heart of Branscombe. There is a detached one bedroom studio annexe, good sized gardens, detached double garage and additional vehicle parking.

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New owners at Garden Shop and Lizzy, who will run it as a family. The existing business will continue selling a range of plants, accessories, homewares, cards and gifts, but is enhanced by the addition of a new coffee shop offering breakfasts, light lunches, cakes and cream teas, and takeaway coffee. There is also a range of continental breads which can be baked to order and collected at your convenience. All the ingredients are sourced locally, and home cooked, and the cafe provides a great place to meet with friends, The Garden Shop in the beautiful or quietly read the paper.

East Devon town of Colyton has been Sue has been gardening for many handed over this month by former years, and the family ran a nursery owners Nick and Belinda Weldon, to for two years before making the Sue Brown, partner Andy Woolner decision to move to retailing. Rachel East Devon Guide Price Rachel £1,500,000 has a Diploma in Horticulture from and Sueʼs two daughters, An imposing former vicarage with coach house set in stunning gardens and grounds of over 3 acres in a delightful country setting. Reception hall, 4 reception rooms, large conservatory, office, kitchen and usual offices, 6 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, shower room and cloakroom, stone coach Last year 2,267 guitarists turned house and garaging, semi up on the beach informal Lyme Regis to gardens, grounds 3¼ acres, superb set the UK recordextending for thetolargest views over the Umborne number of guitarists playing on Valley with sea glimpses. EPC one song ‒ Buddy Hollyʼs rating E. ʻRave Onʼ.

Here again, Guitars on the Beach at Lyme Regis, September 6th

Bicton College, and is currently studying Countryside Management, and Lizzy is starting a Professional Catering course at Exeter College in September. Andyʼs experience in building bespoke garden rooms and timber structures will also enhance the business. There are plans to add a garden machinery servicing hub in the Autumn.

The Shop is currently open from 9.00am until 5.30pm (Cafe closes 5.00pm) Monday to Saturday, and from 10.00am until 4.00pm on Sundays.

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Back to the Future Humberts, the London and country agents, have reclaimed their heritage by re-launching themselves in their new livery. Humberts have a pedigree in estate agency dating back to 1842.

Director Ian Lange who has been involved in estate agency for 48 years and is based at the Honiton office says “This is an exciting move and we are looking forward to the future servicing sellers and buyers of property in the West Country”. that they played in Britainʼs Biggest Band with Ian Gillan. Anyone playing a guitar, ukulele, banjo or even a mandolin can join in.

On September 6th ʻBritainʼs Biggest Honiton 01404 42456 Bandʼ is doing it again ‒ and this time honiton@humberts.com the record-breakers have got Deep Purpleʼs frontman Devon IanEast Gillan to lead Guideon Price £795,000 them Purpleʼs classic ʻSmoke On A listed, period farmhouse of Thegreat Waterʼ. character offering

The Humberts re-launch logo above, and very handsome it is too - Editor

generous accommodation with large barn, cider barn and

More than 3,300 delightful gardens of have already joined the band, all Sitting approximately ¾ acre. dining room,tofamily ages and abilities room, are welcome room, country kitchen and join in. Besides ʻSmokeʼ, theyʼll also from 11.00 am to 7.30 pm. The utility room, principal be attempting the bedroom record and on dressing ʻRave room, record attempts will start at 4.0 pm.

4 further bedrooms, bathroom, Onʼ again and Status Quoʼs ʻRocking shower room, thatched linhay All Over The Worldʼ.

Local bands Itʼs all free and everyone who takes barn and cider barn with will be playing on original the front press,beach gardens of part will get a fancy scroll certifying

To join the band, sign up at: www.guitarsonthebeach.co.uk

approximately ¾ acre.

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Guide Price £950,000 A particularly handsome Victorian residence with roomy and elegant accommodation and delightful views over Beer to the sea. Entrance hall, sitting room with turret, drawing room, dining room, kitchen, utility, cloakroom, principal bedroom and en-suite, 4 further bedrooms, bathroom, garage and workshop, attractive gardens on levels with spectacular views.

Blundellʼs Open Day Blundell’s, the co-educational independent school in Tiverton, is looking forward to welcoming potential pupils and their parents to its open day on 20 September, when they can find out about the happy and fulfilling education on offer.

The Senior School (for ages 11 – 18) will be open during the morning at 10am and the Preparatory School (ages 3 – 11) at 1.30pm.

To book a place or find out more, please ring 01884 252543 or see the website www.blundells. for What's On, visit: eastdevonhub .co.uk

Pobby & Blue It’s great when business people invest their energies locally to bring us new, interesting places to shop. Again, Sidmouth has benefitted with Pobby & Blue - a ladies clothing and accessories shop, which is run by Shelley Griffiths.

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A point of view!

Nelson’s Column

by JOHN FISHER

West “From London to Land’s End”, the title

In search of the Picturesque (cartoon by Thomas Rowlandson)

of his resulting tour guide. When he reached Devon, by way of the road from Axminster, the view he encountered from one particular hilltop took his breath away.

mbeGardens

“HONITON may pass not only for a pleasant good town”, he wrote “but stands in the best and pleasantest part of the whole county, and I cannot but recommend it to any gentlemen that travel this road, that if they please to observe the prospect for half a mile till their coming

down the hill and to the entrance into Honiton, the view of the country is the most beautiful landscape in the world - a mere picture - and

I do not remember the like in any one place in England”.

The world’s most beautiful view THE NATIONAL TRUST’S VIEWS are not

and Sir Simon Jenkins, recently retired NT

Simon Jenkins includes a number of other

necessarily those of Devonians who know

chairman, got it not quite right when he

Devon views in the book - mostly the ones

their Daniel Defoes of course.

omitted one quintessentially Devon view

you would expect - Dartmoor, Exmoor and

from his new coffee table book for the NT,

the like - albeit all beautifully pictured and

Their view will be that the author of Robinson

“England’s 100 Best Views”. Two hundred

pleasantly described - but Honiton, alas, alack,

Crusoe and Moll Flanders, Daniel Defoe got

and ninety years ago this month (August

is the one Daniel Defoe bagged for posterity

it right about one particular view of Devon

1724) Daniel Defoe packed a bag and headed

and the NT missed.

back home was almost zero”.

Some 22% of people questioned for the Royal Horticultural Society said they had tossed a snail into their neighbour's garden.

Londoners were the worst culprits, with 30% admitting they had done it. In Devon, where Cornu aspersum, ready for take off

A way with snails

gardens are on average bigger (and 14% of gardeners admitted to snail hurling) snails need to be thrown more than 20 metres to put them off the scent.

Meet the locals

Gardens THE UNIVERSITY OF EXETER’S Dr. David Hodgson has discovered that garden snails

So we asked a friend of this column, keen

DEVON’S HOLIDAY VISITORS have had

have a homing instinct.

outdoor-type and an aeronautical engineering

a fair to middling season thus far spotting

professor, John Buckmaster, was there a

Basking Sharks around our south coast.

As opposed to simply killing a snail, throwing

simple formula Devon’s gardeners might find

Sharkham Point (where else) near Brixham

it over the fence may seem a pretty effective

useful, pre-throw, to maximize DISTANCE?

is one of the hot spots for sightings which usually begin in May and run through until

way to get rid of them but co-author of the

study Professor David Dunstan, from Queen

He replied, “It’s simply a

Mary’s School of Physics and Astronomy

question of remembering

little late in arriving this year with the ocean

cautioned that they come back. “We showed

that if one tosses the snail at

taking slightly longer than usual to warm up.

that the number of snails regularly or

speed U, at a throw angle of

But better late than never. So fingers crossed

irregularly visiting a garden is many times

theta, the distance travelled

and cameras at the ready and meantime

greater than the number actually present at

is U^2 sin(2 theta)/g where

our thanks to sealife photographer, Andrew

any one time in the garden”.

g is the acceleration due to gravity, and for a given

“(But) if snails are moved out of the garden by

U this is maximized when

a distance of 20 metres or more, the likelihood

theta equals 45 degrees”.

of those particular snails finding their way

Got it. Thanks, John.

October but these gentle giants have been a

Pearson for this particularly striking picture Professor John Buckmaster PHOTO: University of Illinois

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of a recent close encounter.

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Forthcoming Exhibitions Aug & Sept 2014

Richard Sowman - 'Where Streams Meet' The Art Room

Chris Dunseath - 'Sculpture & Stars' Thelma Hulbert

Mike Bernard - ‘Beach Huts, Budleigh Salterton’ - Marine House at Beer

GALLERIES ROUSDON SPINNERS Until 02 Aug - Exhibition of Knitted, woven and felted items, Axminster Arts Cafe, Axminster, 9.00am.

OTHER WORLDS Until 30 Aug - By Richard Adams, new work, Hybrid, 51 High Street, Honiton.

ANNUAL ART EXHIBITION Until 06 Aug - Newton Poppleford Art Society, The Pavilion, Newton Poppleford, 10.00am.

THIS LAND Until 30 Aug - By Mark Rochester.

Devon landscapes, Hybrid, 51 High Street, Honiton.

THG OPEN 2014 Until 23 Aug - Celebrating the rich and varied talent of artists living in the South West, Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Elmfield House, Honiton, 10.00am.

SUMMER EXHIBITION Until 30 Aug - A mixed show, offering original works from established artists and new faces, The Marle Gallery, Victoria Place, Axminster.

SUMMER EXHIBITION Until 24 Aug - A celebration of local artistic talent, gloss-Art Gallery, 1 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter, 9.30am.

BIGGEST NAMES Until 01 Sep - The Biggest Names In British Art, Brook Gallery, Foreshore House, Budleigh Salterton, 10.30am.

'THE OUTSIDERS ART' 01 Aug to 17 Aug - Studio 19 is exhibiting the work of 20 talented artists, Town Mill Arts Guild, Malthouse Gallery, Lyme Regis, 10.30am.

SUMMER EXHIBITION Until 30 Aug - A fabulous mixed show celebrating the 5 years since Artwave West opened, Artwave West, Morecombelake, 10.00am.

DAN LLYWELYN HALL Until 14 Sep - 'When The Roads Meet', solo show of over fifty major recent paintings, Sladers Yard, West Bay Road, Bridport, 10.00am.

FOLK WEEK ART EXHIB'N 02 Aug to 10 Aug - Art Exhibition displaying originals, prints, cards and ceramics, East Devon Art, Old Fore Street, Sidmouth, 11.00am.

DETACHED AND TIMELESS Until 02 Nov - Contemporary artists inspired by nature and spirit of place, Royal Albert Memorial Museum RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter, 10.00am.

OPEN STUDIO 03 Aug - A showcase of art & jewellery

by Blackdown Hills artists Tammy & Mark Betson, T&M Arts and Crafts, Acre Ridge Cottage, Cullompton, 10.00am.

VANESSA NANCARROW 01 Aug to 08 Aug - Exhibition work by artist Vanessa Nancarrow on show, Amyatt Rooms, Free entry, Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, 10.00am.

Catherine Osbond - 'Red Sarong' - East Devon Art

TheMarleGallery contemporary fine art & ceramics

EXHIBITIONS Summer Exhibition Until 30 August

A mixed show offering original works of art from our gallery artists, with new faces never before seen at The Marle Gallery.

Tues-Sat 10am-5pm.

Victoria Place, Axminster, Devon, EX13 5NQ art@themarlegallery.co.uk 01297 639970 www.themarlegallery.co.uk

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Open Tues - Sat 10.30 - 5.00

Sun 2.00 - 4.30

www.brookgallery.co.uk

01395 443003

EXHIBITIONS The Biggest Names In British Art Until 1 Sep - An exhibition of work by 6 internationally recognised British artists: RB Kitaj, Paula Rego, David Hockney, Bridget Riley, Lucian Freud, Frank Auerbach.

51 High Street Honiton t. 01404 43201 www.hybrid-devon.co.uk

01404 45006

THG Open 2014

Other Worlds

12 Jul to 23 Aug - Celebrating the rich and varied talent of artists living in the South West.

This Land

Devon Open Studios

Until 30 Aug - Richard Adams in Galleries 1 & 3.

Until 30 Aug - Mark Rochester in Gallery 2.

Please note that the gallery is closed during 09-12 Aug.

06 Sep to 25 Oct - Bursary winners exhibition plus exhibition highlighting Devon Open Studios participants. www.thelmahulbert.com

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Ronnie Creswell - 'Heather on Hardown Hill' - Morcombelake Art Group

ADRIAN PARNELL & RUTH KING @ THE ART ROOM 03 Aug to 31 Aug - Adrian Parnell, paintings and Ruth King ceramics, The Art Room, 8A The Strand, Topsham.

BRITISH WILDLIFE PAINTINGS 04 Aug to 30 Aug - Wildlife scenes by Linda Wilkes which capture the beauty of the landscape which inspires her, Axminster Arts Cafe, The Axminster Arts Cafe, Axminster, 9.00am.

ALONG THE SEASHORE IN CLAY AND PRINT 05 Aug to 25 Aug - An eclectic mix of prints functional and decorative work by three potters, Town Mill Arts Guild, Courtyard Gallery, Lyme Regis, 10.30am.

STRANGE SCENES FROM THE BORDERS: DAVE WICKEN 06 Aug to 14 Sep - The Jurassic Coast seen from the borderlands between drawing and photography, Lyme Regis ArtsFest, Rotunda Gallery, Lyme Regis, 10.00am.

Rob Crisp - 'Wet Day in London' - Kennaway House

SIDBURY ART GROUP EXHIBITION 09 Aug - Exhibition and sale of paintings, Sidbury Art Group, Sidbury Village Hall, Sidmouth, 10.00am.

SEATON & DISTRICT 42ND ART EXHIBITION 09 Aug to 14 Aug - Entrance 50p, children's art competition, tombola, raffle, refreshments, Seaton and District Art Society, Town Hall, Seaton.

BRYAN DAWKINS 09 Aug to 16 Aug - Solo art exhibition

by Sidmouth artist and illustrator Bryan. Free entry, Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, 10.00am.

OPEN AIR EXHIBITION 23 Aug - Open Air Exhibition, Sidmouth Society of Artists, The Arts Centre, Sidmouth, 10.00am.

Mairi Stewart - Marle Gallery

HARDOWN HILL 23 Aug to 26 Aug - Annual group exhibition - wide variety of media and styles theme Hardown Hill, Ronnie Creswell, James Hargreaves Hall, Morecombelake, 10.00am.

EXETER ART SOCIETY 23 Aug to 29 Aug - Members of Exeter Art Society display their latest works, East Devon Art, Old Fore Street, Sidmouth, 11.00am.

DEVON NATURALLY 30 Aug to 05 Sep - New works by Matt Culmer and Neil Cox, East Devon Art, Old Fore Street, Sidmouth, 11.00am.

exeter@surridgegallery.co.uk www.surridgegallery.co.uk 01392 477722

A warm welcome to the gallery

PASTORAL CALM - JOHN HAMMOND 09 Aug - An exhibition of new paintings by John Hammond, Marine House at Beer, Marine House, Beer, 10.00am.

We are delighted to introduce two stunning new Limited edition prints by award winning artist Sherree Valentine Daines.

To see the these pieces plus many more fantastic, collectable artists visit our website at surridgegallery.co.uk Annie Ward - 'What We Choose to collect' - Thelma Hulbert

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S LADERS Y ARD Contemporary British Art, Furniture & Craft. Licensed CafĂŠ. gallery@sladersyard.co.uk

Old Fore Street, Sidmouth EX10 8LS info@eastdevonart.co.uk 01395 516284

at Marine House.

David Cooke - Solo animal

ceramic show at Steam Gallery.

27 Sep - 10 Oct

Contact galleries for catalogue and view on web from early September:

www.marinehouseatbeer.co.uk 01297 625257

01297 625144

ROBERT CRISP SOLO ART EXHIBITION 05 Sep to 14 Sep - Selection of new works, prints and cards by this Sidmouth artist. Free entry, Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, 10.00am. continued overleaf...

LOCAL ART SHOW 2014 07 Aug to 21 Aug - An exhibition showcasing the work of a local art group, Royal Albert Memorial Museum RAMM, Queen Street, Exeter, 10.00am.

Mike Bernard RI - Solo show

HONITON ART SOCIETY 50TH ANNIV. EXHIBITION 03 Sep to 13 Sep - Annual Exhibition, Honiton Art Society, The Mackarness Hall, Honiton, 10.30am.

Folk Week Exhibition - 2 to 10 Aug. Summer School - 11 to 22 Aug. Exeter Art Society - 23 to 29 Aug. Devon Naturally - 30 Aug to 5 Sep. Devon Open Studios - 6 to 21 Sep. Art tuition available throughout the year.

A selection of work may be viewed on-line at www.eastdevonart.co.uk www.facebook.com/eda.academy Open every day 11am-5pm & every weekend.

11-15 Bedford Street, Princesshay, Exeter EX1 1GG

Old Bell House, Victoria Place, Axminster EX13 5NQ Open 10-4; Tues-Sat

Apple Tree Galleries

WHEN THE ROADS MEET

Until 14 Sept DAN LLYWELYN HALL Over fifty major recent paintings.

SVEND BAYER ceramics.

PETTER SOUTHALL furniture.

A Variety of Local Artisans on Show

DYLAN THOMAS 03 Sept Life and work talk by Graham Fawcett.

A treasure trove of over 70 talented local artists and crafters exhibiting a wide variety of styles and media offering something for every taste.

Our comfortable Coffee Lounge provides locally sourced drinks and cake.

www.sladersyard.co.uk 01308 459511

01297 598011 www.appletreegalleries.co.uk

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Forthcoming Exhibitions Aug & Sept 2014

DEVON OPEN STUDIOS 05 Sep to 21 Sep - A lively mix of representational and semi-abstract art plus ceramics, East Devon Art, Old Fore Street, Sidmouth, 11.00am.

FSA EXHIBITION: THE BANK OF CULTURAL MEMORIES 06 Sep to 21 Sep - FSA 10th anniversary featuring work by Rachel Rousham, embroidery artist, Farringdon Society of Arts, Springs Gallery, Farringdon, 10.00am.

FEATURE EXHIBITION WITH SUCHI CHIDAMBARAM 06 Sep to 04 Oct - Exciting mixed exhibition featuring the latest work by Suchi Chidambaram, Artwave West, n/a, Morecombelake, 10.00am.

OPEN STUDIO 07 Sep - A showcase of art & jewellery by Blackdown Hills artists Tammy & Mark Betson, T&M Arts and Crafts, Acre Ridge Cottage, Cullompton, 10.00am.

Sherree Valentine Daines - 'Champagne Rendevous' Surridge Gallery

DEVON OPEN STUDIOS EXHIBITION 06 Sep to 25 Oct - Premiere of five emerging artists - winners of Devon Open Studios bursaries, Thelma Hulbert Gallery, Elmfield House, Honiton, 10.00am.

ROBIN RAE & CARINA CISCATO 14 Sep to 05 Oct - Robin Rae new paintings and Carina Ciscato ceramics, The Art Room, 8A The Strand, Topsham, 11.00am.

SOLO SHOW BY MIKE BERNARD 27 Sep to 10 Oct - Two-week solo show by artist Mike Bernard, Marine House at Beer, Marine House, Beer.

Cathy King - 'Exeter Cathedral' - Thelma Hulbert

CERAMICS BY DAVID COOKE - SOLO SHOW 27 Sep to 10 Oct - Ceramics by David Cooke, Marine House at Beer, Steam Gallery, Beer.

Calling Art Lovers THG welcomes you to the THG Open 2014 (12 July – 23 August) celebrating the talent of artists living in the South West. Purchase an artwork and we will enter you into our prize draw to win a Champagne lunch for two* at the award-winning Combe House Hotel. *terms & conditions apply www.thelmahulbert.com

Janet Sainsbury - 'Red Dress' Thelma Hulbert Gallery

Rob Crisp

05 Sep to 14 Sep - Solo Exhibition at Kennaway House, Sidmouth

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Mike Bernard - ‘The Shoreline, Beer’ - 40x30 inches

Mike Bernard RI

Solo show, Marine House at Beer Saturday 27 September to Friday 10 October Devon based artist Mike Bernard's gift for bringing his subject matter to life has firmly established him as a leading British artist.

Established at Marine House for fourteen years, this show simply reinforces how he excels in composition and colour. Using

collage and multimedia, the works exude energy and detail, some of which only reveals itself over time.

For this show, Mike has focused on special watering holes in and around the Devon Jurassic coast.

They're a touring holiday packed into one room!

Mike Bernard - ‘Beach Huts, Budleigh Salterton’ - 14x22.5 inches

David Cooke

Special ceramic wild life, Steam Gallery at Beer Saturday 27 September to Friday 10 October

David Cooke Large Hare’ - 66 cm

David Cooke has been with Steam Gallery for many years.

His splendid ceramic animal sculptures are in great demand.

Usually true to the form of the creature, he often imbues them

with a character of their own.

Primarily he sees his work as an affirmation of the strength and nobility of his subjects.

This show presents his latest selection, large and small.

David Cooke - Fox - 35x93 cm

Please contact the galleries for a free catalogue and invite to the opening day on Saturday from 11.00am, when the artists will be present. The works will be on our website from early September.

01297 625257

www.marinehouseatbeer.co.uk for What's On, visit: eastdevonhub .co.uk

01297 625144

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TheMarleGallery Summer Exhibition Until 30 August Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm

SUMMER EXHIBITION 6th – 30th August

A vibrant and dynamic exhibition for the summer featuring new work by ten of Artwave West’s talented award winning artists.

Sylvia Paul

A mixed exhibition, offering a wide selection of original art from our established gallery artists and new faces never before seen at The Marle. New owners Patrick & Lynsey Adams look forward to meeting you.

Anuk Naumann

This frequently changing exhibition is open Tuesday – Saturday 10-5pm or by appointment 01297 489746

Peter Goodhall

TheMarleGallery

Contemporary Fine Art Victoria Place, Axminster EX13 5NQ 01297 639970 art@themarlegallery.co.uk www.themarlegallery.co.uk

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Coming up next Suchi Chidambaram plus Gallery Artists 6th Sept – 4th Oct. See www.artwavewest.com for further details. artwave west | morcombelake | dorset | DT6 3SA The

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THE LEFT: Lucian Freud: Portrait Head, 2006, etching edition of 46 RIGHT: Paula Rego: Turtle Hands, 2009, lithograph, edition of 35

12 JULY - 1 SEPT 2014

AN EXHIBITION OF WORK BY 6 INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED BRITISH ARTISTS:

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amanda popham

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. DAVID HOCKNEY . FRANK AUERBACH

zsuzsi morrison

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Open: 10.30am - 5.00pm Closed all day Mondays and Sunday mornings

neil anderson

. RB KITAJ . PAULA REGO . BRIDGET RILEY . LUCIAN FREUD

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A pictorial visit to:

EXMOUTH

East Devon's bustling esturine town

Cast Adrift with 3G - little ones need not fear, they can get a signal out here! (River Exe CafĂŠ which is situated in the middle of the estuary).

'Just chillin man' - a cool drink, glorious views, boats swaying by and a real 'holiday' feel, that's what it's like at the River Exe Cafe. One of Exmouth's great experiences

TEA IS SERVED - It's Mr Andrew Stoneman, manager of the Devoncourt Hotel and Apartments, taking a welldeserved tea break. As you can see, it's a veritable oasis situated just back from the beach. They have really lovely grounds, including indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a complete leisure complex and restaurant (see ad overleaf).

Just need some scones, cream and strawberry jam now Andrew!

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Messing about in boats - a great way to unwind, get the boat out, potter around the estuary enjoying the views

With stunning coastal views, excellent places to dine and great places to shop, Exmouth really does have it all!

Feels a bit 'New England' - these properties must have great views up the estuary.

Not surprisingly, boats are the recurring theme here

Exmouth at night - the familiar clock tower with the Exmouth Pavilion in the distance

Locally caught crab and a glass of Pinot Grigio - River Exe CafĂŠ is run by Dave Foa and Paul Craven. It took 2 years to get permission to site the CafĂŠ in the estuary

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EXMOUTH - on the water Aboard the River Exe CafĂŠ, just great panoramic views and watching the boats go by over a glass of something cool (hard to do justice to the panoramic views with camera and paper, you have to be there to appreciate the expanse!)

Water taxi in the foreground brings you across, though you need to book

A genuine old sea dog! Bet he wouldn't say no to a doggy biscuit

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Looking back to Exmouth from the middle of the estuary - you can see the church tower in the distance

Great fun whizzing cruising in boats, relatively safe too in the estuary

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INC is a unique gift shop, gallery and workshop space. It sells an amazing range of locally made products for you and your home

El Olivo Tapas and wine bar serves fantastic fresh Mediterranean flavours with local seafood featuring throughout the ever changing menu. www.facebook.com/elolivoexmouth

Established hair salon for 30 years. Team of professional and experienced stylists, specialising in all aspects of hairdressing. Stockists of Kerastase Paris hair products.

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An eclectic, interesting mix of items on sale at INC on the Strand (above)

Paul Ashby Crane & Son 01395 274548 9 Magnolia Walk

A Traditional run manufacturing family jeweller specialising in Repairs and restoration of all Antique jewellery with Design Handmade and remodelling available, also Horological timepieces restored. Also at Ottery St. Mary

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Staff and patients of Ryalls Court, Seaton, which become a military hospital during the 1st World War. Dr Tong, from Beer, sits in the middle of the front row.

Nurses with a red cross are Voluntary And Detachments. Soldiers called these nurses "Very Artful Darlings", or sometimes, "Victim Always Dies"

Catastrophe This year 100 years ago was the start of a truly devastating war

N

inety six years ago this year, the country was celebrating Armistice day. World war one had finished with the defeat of Germany but the cost to Great Britain had been enormous.

Although the precise figures of casualties is unknown it is estimated that the total of dead and wounded exceeded 2,500,000.

Ted Gosling West Country Author and Devon Historian Curator of Seaton Museum, Ted continues to preserve and document our valuable Devonshire history, having written over 40+ books to date.

Ted's a sprightly octogenarian with encyclopedic local history knowledge. A great fellow all round and an asset to our community - Editor

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make new generations learn a little of what happened then, and an ever increasing number of people are visiting the battle fields to find out more about relatives who were buried there. This year commemorations will take place all over the country for the 100th anniversary of the start

During that war, the battle of Somme which lasted from June to November 1910 became a symbol of the horrors of the Great War resulting in over a million casualties and proceeded a British total casualty in excess of 400,000 killed with over 600,000 wounded and missing.

When Britain’s last Tommy, Harry Patch, was laid to rest five years ago, many viewed his passing as the final chapter in the story of World War 1 and yet even today, commemorations like Remembrance Sunday and TV programmes help to

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or abroad and of these, 32 were killed - their names are on the memorial cross by the church entrance.

Twenty men from Beer gave their lives for King and Country in the war and a particularly black day for the village was on May 31st 1916 when five young men lost their lives in the Battle of Jutland.

During the first months of the war, four men from Sidmouth lost their lives in the first British naval reverse battle. They were serving on board H.M.S Monmouth and were sunk by the German battleship Scharnhorst on November 1st, the entire complement of officers and men went down with the ship.

Second Lieutenant Reginald Wilkie Gosney

of World War 1. More than 200 men from Seaton served either at home

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Another Sidmouth man, John Acland Smith lost his life when his ship the British cruiser H.M.S Hogue was sunk by the German Submarine U.9. commanded

by Lieut-Capt Otta Weddingen on September 22nd 1914. Their names

are inscribed with many others on the Sidmouth War Memorial under the shadow of the parish church.

In every town and village in Devon, war memorials were erected to remember those who lost their lives.

Allenby G.C. M.G. C.B. He was killed in the Mesopotamia area fighting against the Turks and Bulgars.

These men with other men from East Devon made the supreme sacrifice giving their lives fighting for a cause they believed would bring a happier England and a better world.

The Devon War Memorial in the Cathedral Yard, Exeter commemorates the 11,601 Devon men and women killed during the first world war. Although the first world war did not affect East Devon directly, wartime incidents did occur at sea.

Of all the million dead on foreign fields in the first world war, only one unknown soldier was ever returned to his native land. Philip Gibbs of the Daily Chronicle captures the mood of the people when he described the processing of the unknown warrior for interment in Westminster Abbey.

In October 1914 an English merchant ship, the S.S. Oakby of the Ropner Line captained by Francis Bartlett of Beer and with a complete crew of Beer men, most of whom were related, was intercepted by a German U-boat which surfaced and ordered the crew to take to their boats. The submarine then sank the ship by Torpedo much to the fury of Capt Bartlett.

O n e o f th e b ig g es t losses was the battleship H.M.S Formidable on 1st January 1915. A prewar Dreadnought, she carried a crew of 790 officers and men. Struck by a torpedo in the early hours of the morning some miles off the Devon coast she sank an hour and a half later owing to the rough seas and intense cold - only about two hundred of her men survived the night. Seaton men who were killed include Second Lt Reginald Wilkie Gosney the son of a Seaton chemist who found himself in France shortly after the outbreak of war. He was on the Indian Army Reserve of officers attached to the 76 Punjabis and in 1915 was transferred to Mesopotamia where he took part in the capture of Kut and the ill-advised advance to Baghdad. After the capture of Kut the British forces with a rifle strength of 13,000, advanced to attack the Turkish position at Ctesiphon.

The Turks numbered more then 18000 and after the battle on November 22nd 1915 the British retreated with a loss of more than 4,500 men. Casualties were either left or buried by the Turks with no regard to identification.

Four Canadian soldiers, sleeping and writing letters in the trenches near Willerval

Lt Gosney who was mentioned in dispatches was killed in the battle of November 22nd and his name is inscribed on the Basra memorial in Iraq to those to have no known grave.

rider with the rank of corporal was killed in France on August 22nd 1918 during an air raid and is buried at Duisans.

William Walter Hooper who was born in 1892 came from an old Seaton family, his grandparents being Rubert Whitemore Hooper and Frances Hooper (née Anning).

His uncle was George Henry Barton the Seaton photographer who recorded much of the town’s past.

William was a private in the 1st Battalion Dorset Regiment and in 1915 found himself on his way to Ypres, France. Nothing could prepare anybody for the scene at Ypres, it was during the fighting on May 5th 1915 that Pte Hooper was killed.

Frank Akerman was one of the Seaton family who founded the local ironmongers business. He joined the Royal Engineers in 1915 and saw service in France. Frank a dispatch

“It did not seem an unknown warrior whose body came on a gun carriage down Whitehall when we were waiting from him.

He was known to us all.

“It was one of our boys, not warriors, as we called them in the days of darkness lit by faith.

“To some women weeping a little in the crowd after an all-night vigil, he was their own boy who went missing and was never found till now.

“To many men wearing ribbons, badges and civil clothes, he was a familiar figure, one of their comrades.

“It was the steel helmet, the old tin hat, lying there on the crimson of the flag which revealed him instantly, not a mythical warrior aloof from common humanity, a shadowy type of national pride and martial glory, but as one of those fellows dressed in the drop of khaki, stained by mud and grease, who went in to the dirty ditches with this steel hat on his head."

In 1939 on the eve of another world war and almost 20 years after the unknown warrior was buried, thousands were still paying their respects at his grave.

Tears prick my eyes when I think of these young lads and I sometimes wonder could it be a Seaton, Sidmouth or a Beer boy buried in that unknown warrior grave.

Pte W.G.Oldridge served in the 16th BN of the Devonshire Regiment and on the 23rd October 1917 was mentioned in a despatch from General Sir E.H.

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Coffees, afternoon teas, lite bites, sharing platters, lunches, dinners.

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the FIVE BELLS Inn Grade II Listed Devon pub with a beautiful beer garden serving classic seasonal dishes and pub favourites.

Special Summer Two Course Lunchtime Menu Just £14.50 (Monday - Friday).

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“We have been delighted with the response, it has certainly proved to be a worthwhile investment.”

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Selection of authentic curries from £10.95

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A choice of two pies and dessert for just £11.95

Traditional roasts served Sunday lunch times and evenings For enquiries or to book call 01395 513047 or email: info@befordhotelsidmouth.co.uk www.bedfordhotelsidmouth.co.uk

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The Restaurant Inspector Visits: River

Cottage Canteen

Axminster on 31st May 2014

Light Lunch at the Canteen River Cottage Canteen, Axminster

It's very easy in the summer months to forget about the towns of our interior.

Axminster's a case in point, great eateries, department store shopping, intimate galleries. River Cottage Canteen is one of Axminster's gems, and on this occasion I'd just visited The Marle Gallery for their Society of Wood Engravers exhibition, followed by lunch at the Canteen.

Firstly, the ambiance is great, shabby chic, modern, industrial all combined to give a relaxed feel to your dining.

For drinks, we opted for the Cottage Royal (right). Wow, what a lift, sparkling Cornish elderflower wine combined with three year old Somerset cider brandy and an eau de vie cherry. I don't think I've ever enjoyed a lunchtime drink more, the cherry gives an almost marzipan tone to the flavours and when you finally get to the cherry - bang, it's a real taste explosion. I think in business it's called 'adding value', well this drink concoction ticked every box - and I hadn't even started on the food!

Star of the Show

Bellissima

This could be the start of a love affair - just everything you want in a pudding - looks, taste, finesse - ah, mamma mia.

Steamed local asparagus, Rachael goats' cheese, preserved lemon & mint Happily food didn't disappoint, it was all fresh, colourful and flavoursome, a classic example of less-is-more. Steamed asparagus was first on the menu, presented with goats cheese and preserved lemon & mint. An elegant, colourful dish enjoyed with relish.

Also caramelised haloumi with beetroot, toasted walnuts, cumin & coriander salad with corn toast was sampled. This was more textural, with bits of crunch here and there, really sweet, tasty beetroot (a much underrated vegetable), rich toasted walnuts. A fine dish, again enjoyed with lashings of the proverbial relish. Great food, so light yet tasty and colourful on the plate.

(right) The man himself

Listed on Wikipedia as a British celebrity chef, television personality, journalist, food writer and "real food" campaigner, he's attained fame for his TV series on Channel 4.

Hugh's certainly been a big asset to the East Devon landscape, helping to reinvigorate the local Axminster scene.

We really do need money passing around in our towns and villages, it all feeds in to the local economy. What's great about Hugh is his championing of high quality, local produce, we do need to spend our money at local shops on local produce.

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Caramelised haloumi, beetroot, toasted walnut, cumin & coriander salad, canteen corn toast The grand finale of course - pudding, was panna cotta and rhubarb with grappa and a couple pieces of delectable chocolate.

I must admit that I left the Canteen on a high, I honestly couldn't fault any single item, even the oil dressing on the asparagus was delicious, light and warm, the coffee just right.

Well done to the guys in the kitchen, be assured that your efforts don't go unnoticed. There's a real passion here that just jumps out at you from the plate. If you haven't visited, you've missed one of East Devon's great dining experiences - Editor.

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‘From Conception to Completion’ - that’s our mantra, which for customers means avoiding the usual pit-falls arising from employing individual contractors and designers, ensuring quality is built in and maintained throughout the entire project from conception to completion.

Laurence Mitchell

C R E AT I N G spaces and places

Laurence Mitchell’s been designing for many years now, having gained extensive experience on a wide range of corporate and domestic projects. Having a Masters degree in Landscape design, and utilising the latest landscape visualisation software means that LDM can provide a true ‘one’ stop service for clients.

‘The Retreat’ at Branscombe - combined LDM’s extensive creative and construction skills to achieve completion of the project without using external contractors, ensuring quality could be controlled closely throughout the project. LDM actually designed and built this building in their own industrial unit, where their manufacturing capability is second to none. Not having to use an external contractor also means that costs can be controlled tightly and planned-in from outset, ensuring excellent value-for-money as well as tight quality control.

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The Sensory Garden at Southbrook School, Exeter which was completed recently. A great use of space to create an intimate, yet relaxed area for children to learn and play. Quality and durability have been built in to this project. LDM’s range of construction projects is extensive, and it’s well worth visiting the website (www.ldmgardendesign.co.uk - under ‘Portfolio’) to get an idea of the scope of their service. Laurence is always happy to talk to prospective customers to see how he can help or offer advice in any way.

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Tales of a Yokel

Yarns from the inimitable FCR Esgen

SAFE AND HEALTHY by FCR ESGEN Where would we all be without health and safety.

How reassuring it is to know that all the things we used to enjoy doing but were bad for us, we are no longer allowed to do. It takes all the stress out of life. In fact we are near the stage now where we don t have to make any decisions at all - they are already made for us. So now we can just spend all our days with our noses to the grindstone

until we retire at 65: oops sorry I meant 85. But, Is it safe to work on till your 85? I hear you cry, as you might get so doddery you might forget to order early breakfast at your residential home so you can catch the 125 inter-city to Swindon.

Companies will have to install zimmer parks for those who don t wish to take early retirement and want to work on into their nineties.

Sometimes in quiet moments I think of my poor ancestors who didn t have all the benefits of health and safety and had to make all the tricky decisions in life for themselves. How on earth did they do it. I suppose they had all the burden of having to think things through logically with the use of something

my grandmother used to call common sense. Of course the idea of common sense in our modern society is complete nonsense. Who ever heard of someone having to think for themselves with all those wonderful people at health and safety to do it for us! © 2014

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But here’s the thing...

In Devon his appointment to a diocese that

flood. Instead, he said, he built it as a symbol

then stretched from Cornwall to Dorset and

of his faith following a dream he had in which

parts of Somerset was not at all well received

waves from the North Sea washed over the

and knowing that it was customary for the

Netherlands during a storm.

good people of Exeter to burn effigies of

Only about half of Holland is more than one

unpopular clergy on Guy Fawkes night each

metre above sea level: most of the areas below

year, he had the forethought to call in the 7th

sea level are man-made.

Yeoman Cavalry on 5th November 1831 to keep himself, his wife and his 18 children safe.

The South West of England on the other hand is in a much healthier state according to Dr.

They obligingly trooped into the palace of

David Watkins, a Lecturer in Hydrogeology

Exeter as dusk fell but this did not prevent

at Camborne School of Mines in Cornwall,

the crowd from burning him in effigy in

which is part of the University of Exeter.

Cathedral Yard, a “hollow turnip as head and candle as nose, clad in mitre and lawn sleeves...”

Phillpotts, bishop and slave owner Phillpotts, who died peacefully in his bed

Another man’s nightmare

aged 91 on 18th September 1869 is buried in the churchyard of St. Marychurch, Torquay.

ENLIGHTENED TIMES THESE but Devon, like the rest of Britain in 1833, still traded slaves as a commodity, including - as you may already have read elsewhere in this

One man’s dream

issue – the Bishop of Exeter himself, the Rt

NOBODY HAS EVER been able to understand

Hon Rev Henry Phillpotts.

exactly what “gopher wood” was in the

Dartmoor Exmouth

Plymouth

instruction given to Noah in the Bible to He profited from the keeping of 665 slaves in

build the Ark.

the West Indies - until slavery was abolished

Towns identified in a study as being particularly at risk to problems related to sea level rise include Truro, Bideford, Barnstaple, Bridgwater, Exeter and Newton Abbot.

and he was “compensated for their loss” to the tune of £12,700 - more than £19 each. He was not alone. There were a further 62 slave investors in Devon - not including the Church of England itself.

He reports: Sea levels in SW England have

He was a controversial figure and a difficult person to like. Appointed Bishop of Exeter

risen by over 35 metres during the past

in 1830 he continued to be an opponent of

10,000 years, since the last ice age. If all

political, economic and social reform in the House of Lords.

Johan Huibers’ Ark is about the length of a football field, adult admission €12.50

of the ice on Earth thawed then this would raise sea levels by at least 80 metres. This would take thousands of years but could

But this has not stopped a Dutchman, Johan

happen if greenhouse gas emissions continue

Huibers building a replica of it at Dordrecht,

unchecked. (It also makes for an interesting

Holland and opening it to the public. It

looking map).

measures 30 metres wide, 23 metres high

He opposed the Factory Act that made it

and 135 metres long. That’s 50 cubits by 30

Anyone contemplating the construction of

cubits by 300 cubits in old money. While it

an ark of Biblical proportions should be

does float, Huibers has stressed that the Ark

advised that it would probably need planning

is not designed to save people from a global

permission as a building rather than a vessel.

illegal to employ children under the age of

Our dog ate my homework

nine years old in factories and preached that

WELL DONE those people who spotted the

Britain would face economic ruin if it could

error in The Race Home from Trafalgar (last

not draw on this cheap source of labour. He

issue). Captain Sykes of HMS Nautilus landed

was not a popular man, and knew it, and

not at Portsmouth but at Plymouth. The rest

seems to have revelled in it.

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SPECIAL PROJECT

In this new feature, we talk to local businesses that excel in their craft

We speak to Laurence Mitchell of LDM Landscape Design

Who wouldn’t want a balcony with sea views like this? One of Laurence’s maritime projects, creative use of materials with built-in durability to cope with the salty environment. It’s this sort of environment where detail really matters

Laurence Mitchell - proprietor of LDM Has firm foundation, having a Masters in Landscape Design and previously worked for a landscape design and engineering firm where he designed urban parks and golf courses for the Hong Kong Jockey Club. He set up LDM in 1997 and has a varied and comprehensive portfolio, from traditional to contemporary garden projects.

W

e have a fantastic work-life balance, and what the majority of us have in common, is that we will choose to spend most of our spare time outdoors.

Amanda Merchant - is the Devonshire magazine’s regular Home & Interiors contributor Amanda Merchant studied a ceramics degree at Cardiff, before deciding to focus her career in interior design.

She worked as the international showroom designer, visual merchandiser and accessory designer for a London-based fabric house, specialising in linens, paisleys and embroidered accessories. Nowadays, between raising a daughter and further training, she writes and practises her interior design skills in East Devon.

Does your business provide an exceptional service to customers?

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his wife who takes care of the book keeping, and his father who helps with deliveries. A family run business with a strong portfolio of completed projects, from timber chalets and outdoor office With the weather we’ve been blessed with spaces, to huge architectural designs recently, it’s been the perfect time for us such as timber houses, there is nothing that this team has not mastered. to use our gardens and outdoor spaces.

You may have realised that the outdoor The projects are so varied, it’s what area you have neglected for so long is no keeps this business so exciting. Timber, longer enjoyable to relax in, or that maybe custom built and fully insulated studios it’s no longer working well for family life are a brilliant way of adding value to your home, and enables you to work from home or create further space for you and Living in a county rich with stunning your family. If planning permission is required, then the team can organise landscapes and vibrant cities, gives everything, cutting out all of the hassle people lucky enough to be living here for yourself. The timber buildings are all constructed at LDM’s workshop which an extraordinary quality of life. is located in Ottery St Mary. They are custom made and produced in any size, or your specific needs. As families grow just 13 years old when he took on his shape, style or finish, and are then put together on site in an incredibly short or move on and priorities change, you first groundwork job (a mere 19 acres of amount of time. may decide that your home’s landscape is land), after adamantly deciding that he in need of some improvement. Decking would not join the majority of youngsters “The Retreat” was originally intended and paved areas for eating or relaxing in heading for careers in the local nuclear to be a wooden chalet in Branscombe, looking out to views of forestry and the are relatively easy to design and construct, power industry. He knew what he wanted however, there are many other features to do, and soon after, realised exactly sea, a truly spectacular piece of land.

It developed from this many times over, where he wanted to be. to choose from. There are children’s Devon offered Laurence an abundance play areas, selections of plants and until the chalet became the size of a two of local materials to work with, where landscaping, even hot tub areas and bedroomed house. The client realised timber chalets. The list is endless, but local mills and forestry produce a her dream could not be contained to the where do you start? fantastic end product. After following original concept, and found that Laurence Getting to grips with landscaping your courses at both Cumbria College of was able to help her in creating something home may be a scary task. With so Art and Design and then Manchester borne from an initial concept of her late many factors to consider, from initial Metropolitan University, Laurence was husbands, to actually something much ideas and sometimes even planning, trained in both landscape design and greater than had ever even been dreamt ordering products, loaning specialised landscape architecture. These skills, of. The house is now used as a holiday let for disabled people, and had been equipment and hiring various sub- coupled with his passion for design contractors, project managing such a and the outdoors, have enabled him to specifically designed for this purpose. grow his business into what it is today; The building and surrounding landscaped task is not an easy feat.

So, what if you could leave everything a very successful team of four in-house areas are simply stunning, and you get in the hands of one person to bring highly skilled employees, not including an overwhelming sense of nature and The

your ideas from concept through to completion? There are local companies who can offer just this. I was introduced to a local man named Laurence Mitchell, who owns a company called LDM. The name stands for Landscape Design and Maintenance, but am I told this is currently in re-branding phase, which is an exciting time.

Laurence has built his business through his passion for creativity and design, from a very early age. In fact, he was

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The Retreat at Branscombe - planned, designed and built to have universal accessibility. Another project from LDM where they’ve been responisble for all aspects of design, construction and landscape, making the incorporation of high quality throughout a reality - it can also impact on the project cost, bringing savings. Very often when using multiple contractors for different aspects, quality can go awry and blame passed backwards and forwards. It really goes to show that we have some really great businesses here in East Devon that excel in all they do.

humanity co-existing together once more, where the interiors meet and merge with the outdoors harmoniously.

This large timber build was completed from initial concept to completion in just

Sophisticated transitional living - where the outdoors become an extension of interior space nature, especially in this particular environment. Other projects include more contemporary designs, such as “The Beach Hut” in Budleigh Salterton.

This goes to show LDM’s versatility, this This sea-facing modern build needed pretty little beach hut styled shed built some serious landscape designing, so specifically for a home in Sidmouth from a very tired looking building site/ former neglected garden, a contemporary four months. The house was built in sections from their workshop in Ottery outdoor eating and seating area was designed and built alongside the owner, St Mary, then took only two weeks to fit together on site. Even the cedar Kevin Flowers, of TFQ Architects.

Incorporated in this design were the shingle roof tiles are lovingly chosen to fit in with the surrounding environment. replanting of the garden in a seasonal variety of colours, sleeper walling, The beauty of these constructions is natural stone steps, marine and glass that they only get better over time, the hand railing, and even sails above the aesthetics literally becoming one with

Very ‘hands on’, Laurence is a master at his craft, with a keen eye for detail. It helps tremendously when the person who’s designed your garden thouroughtly understands every aspect of the project.

Top - Laurence’s design office Below - LDM’s manufacturing unit

balcony seating area.

In conclusion to my findings, it seems that this terrifying world of landscape design does not actually need to be so terrifying after all. With passion, skills and experience in outdoor living and design, from sensory gardens to large house builds, it seems that there is a highly qualified and talented team here to support you. From the tiny idea you may have for your outdoor area, just where do you think such creativity possibilities could take you?

Amanda Merchant

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Devonshire Dialect

BEAUTIFUL KITCHENS

Hello my boodies ‘n owe be knackin’ vore?

Over the months I will be looking at various dialect words. The borders of Devon, Cornwall, Dorset, Somerset are no barrier to dialect and you may well find similar words in all of these counties and sometimes you will hear people say that a particular word is Devonian and not Cornish, or belongs to Dorset or Somerset etc. I prefer to say that a lot of the words belong to the West Country.

Apple Bule Cow Dumplin Edification Finniky Granfer Grig Hen Ivery whips ‘n while Junket Kitty Tope Leer Mump Aid Nort Osses Pigs Quaazy Rawze Scrumpy Teddy Caake Upitty Varmer Want Nap ?

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As red as a rawze (rose).

With a ring droo ‘ees nawse (nose).

Vull ‘o ‘ees own charm.

Deb ‘m volk oo wont do ‘ee no harm.

Make ‘ee wise at ‘th end ‘o ‘th day.

Zome maid oo dawnt like rompin’ ‘n ‘th hay.

With ‘ees bandy ole legs.

A layin’ thikky eggs.

Meaning’ now ‘n agaan (again).

Like mother maaks, ‘twill never be ‘th saam.

A Jenny Wren gatherin’ grub.

Why not git a pasty ‘n a pub.

‘Ee got ‘th brains ‘o a brick wall.

Meaning nothing at all.

Worrited be vlies.

Layin’ down ‘n thicky sty’s.

Veelin’ really unwell.

Kin’ ‘ee call ‘t mind ‘th smell.

‘Th West Countrymans Liquor.

‘Twill maake ‘ee graw thicker.

Tempers grawin’ quite large.

‘Th aid man ‘n charge.

Place fer piskies ‘t squat.

Tiz fer zomethin’, but I’m blawed if I now what.

A bloke ‘o ‘th land.

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One of the Hotel’s lovely stretches on the Lyd

A long overdue visit: The Arundell Arms THE EDITOR VISITS ONE OF ENGLANDS OLDEST AND FINEST GAME FISHING HOTELS

If you’re a keen game fisherman, I’m sure that this veritable fishing institution hasn’t escaped your radar.

It was in the early 1920s, with the advent of the motor car that the first fishing adverts appeared. Kelly’s Directory said “there is excellent family and tourist accommodation at the Arundell Arms and Devonshire Fishing Hotel”. Since those early days, the Hotel’s reputation as a fine salmon and trout fishing hotel continued over the decades, and it was in 1961 that the Hotel was bought by the family that continue to run it to this day (one of the Hotel’s illustrious former owners was Major Oscar Morris, a keen fisherman who owned the Ambrosia factory at Lifton - of Ambrosia Rice and Custard fame). The current owners, Adam and Tina Fox-Edwards (see photo), follow on in the footsteps of Anne and

Conrad Voss Bark (Anne was previously Fox-Edwards - Gerald passed away in 1973), continuing the traditions that

have ensured the Hotel’s success. Last year, the Hotel was the only business to win more than 2 awards at the 2013 Visit Devon tourism awards, gaining 2 Golds, Silver and a Bronze.

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are qualified to teach fly fishing and casting on either the Hotel’s 20 miles of the Tamar and Lyd, Th rushel and Carey rivers or on Tinhay Lake.

There’s also clay pigeon shooting, shooting in the winter season (with tuition available), and horse riding, (they can arrange great riding adventure over Dartmoor and also stabling if you wish to bring your steed).

Of course, for me, one of the great things about the Arundell Arms is that you can take your dog along - who wants to go on holiday without their best friend, partner excepted of course!

If you’re visiting the Arundell Arms for fishing, then there’s sublime Devonshire countryside to enjoy, and the chance to really have your own bit of river for the day. Can there be anything so delightful as wading through sparkling water with the sun

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streaming between trees, fl icking a dry fly to a rising trout accompanied by the sounds of the river and birdsong?

If you have children, there is a great opportunity here to introduce them to pristine countryside, whilst indulging their need to keep busy and be given a new challenge. Generally these days, pretty much all fish caught are released, and the use of small, barbless hooks means they’re released unharmed. The Arundell Arms have some of the best tuition conveniently on hand.

Actually, it seems to me that our river valley are the most forgotten part of our rural landscape. It’s a major oversight how this most beautiful and vibrant habitat is so often overlooked and unexplored, particularly by the younger generation. Some of our most spectacular flora and fauna can be seen along the river bank, although for me,

A fine rainbow from Tinhay Lake, an old limestone qua rry (caught by the Editor)

Relaxing in the lounge - great to be able take your pooch along!

the wily native brown trout is the most beautiful and entertaining species by far. It’s long been understood that fi shermen are the guardians of our rivers, quickly spotting river pollution, with many actively involved with river habitat conservation - we really do need to encourage the younger generation to take up the noble art of fly fishing as this interest helps to protect our river habitats for the future.

My visit to the delightful Arundell Arms towards the end of May was the culmination of a lifelong fishing interest. Spanning back over some 40 years and being a fan of Trout and Salmon magazine, I’d frequently seen adverts for the Hotel and was aware of massive involvement by Anne Voss Bark in migratory fish conservation issues, Anne being one of the founding members of the Westcountry Rivers Trust.

Our stay at the Arundell Arms was relaxing having a genuinely friendly atmosphere, with a cheerful bar, elegant dining room and cosy lounge.

There’s a lovely courtyard at the rear of the Hotel where you can sit and enjoy your coffee by the fountain. Of course, many establishments these days are under pressure to present food to a very high standard and the Arundell doesn’t disappoint. You know how it is if you book into a hotel for a stay and fi nd the food’s lacking, but no problems here thankfully. You really

Pan Fried Fillet of Stone Bass, with pea puree, chorizo, spinach leaves and smoked bacon can look forward to a fine dining experience after your day out in the countryside working up an appetite.

After sampling the tasting menu, I can happily say that the food is excellent and can wholeheartedly recommend it.

As mentioned previously, the Hotel’s dining room is an elegant place to be, making for a totally enjoyable evening.

I was sad to leave the Hotel, not having fished the rivers due to torrential rain, but will diary in for a visit later in the year, perhaps to try for their late-season salmon that run in September and October. Incidently, Lifton’s a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside. If you haven’t visited Lydford Gorge, you’ve missed a treat, it’s spectacular and well worth the trip out.

We had a most enjoyable and relaxing stay. I’d like to thanks Adam, Tina and team for making us welcome. Ed

The odd one out - Alfie’s spotted the old trophies!

The Hotel’s dining room

Fillet of Aylesbury Duck with wild garlic mash, beer onion puree, roasted cauliflower and a red wine truffle sauce

Pudding!

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The Cockpit - now housing fishing rods and tackle. It’s over 250 years old, being one of several surviving in England. You have to remember that before the train, the Arundell Arms was on the main coach route to Exeter, Lifton having as many as 16 inns, all brewing their own beer. Until the Victorians banned cockfighting, there’d be many bets placed on this activity in these ale houses.

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were literally kicking up a storm in

manner, but as he did so, the whole

way of life more than an industry,

corner came the farmer’s wife wearing

there. Now, on every farm amongst

of the side of the shack fell outwards

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cattle crush was a rarity. Farmers did no para veterinary work themselves as they do today. We did everything, even down to castrating and tailing lambs; we would be called in to treat a single pig or even a chicken. After all our visit charge was only 7/6d (37½p).

For any longer visit we would send a postcard and then a phone call warning of our arrival and the time.

Most times I would arrive to find no animals had been brought in from the field. “I’ll just go get ‘em. Won’t take long”, and my heart would sink. Of course the cows, sheep or pigs knew

it for her head and arms. When she

comedian, who was the butt of all

this was not normal and decide not to

stepped into the house I could see she

the banter, but gave as good as he

which fell around him leaving him

co-operate. Time and again, we would

was barefoot. But back to the farm at

got. This ancient worthy was leaning

completely unharmed. You may have

almost get them in and two or three

Whimple. On this visit, one cow point-

against the shed miming shock at

seen it on Laurel and Hardy, or Michael

would make a break for it. I remember

blank refused to go into the shed as

all the turmoil within. He suddenly

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one farm near Whimple. The rear was

she knew something was up. After

noticed that his boot lace was undone

‘Em” - but I have seen it in real life. But

deep in glutinous mud and in the farm

many attempts the farmer, a short-

and bent down to re tie it. As he did so,

his luck was short-lived, for in their

kitchen the ashes from the stove had

tempered man, shouted “I’ll kill the

one of the clapboards exploded out

delight at their new found freedom,

not been cleared for weeks and had

b******," and rushed into the house

just where his head had been. “Thee

the yearlings burst out en masse and

spread halfway across the kitchen

leaving the rest of us bemused. His

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Natalie has owned horses for over 20 years and owns East Devon Riding Academy near Sidmouth.

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Riding Nerves Un f o r t u n ate l y m a ny r i d i n g accidents happen because of a frightened horse, as when a horse is experiencing this emotion its reaction is often unpredictable, i nvo l v i n g sp e e d a n d p o o r impressions of Michael Flatley. We can train horses to minimise their fear or their extreme reactions to fear and this makes them safer to ride and handle but we can’t always train for every eventuality and the temperaments of some horses can also limit our success. Regrettably we ourselves can actually cause a horse to feel nervous and therefore potentially create the problem that we are worrying about in the first place.

Most riders have been taught at some time that horses can feel their riders fear and research has now proven this. One study involved the rider anticipating an umbrella being opened as they rode past.

The rider was told when it would be opened and despite the umbrella

remaining closed, the rider’s heart rate increased and consequently so did the horse’s. In another study, researchers told the riders that they would be squirting the horses with water at some point and although this didn’t actually happen, the anticipation of the water pistol and the fear of how the horse would react meant that the rider’s heart rates increased and again, so did the horse’s. For some riders there was no visible expression of tension, such as a change in posture, so the increases in the horse’s heart rate were concluded to come from either feeling the rider’s heart rate elevate or very subtle increases in muscle tension of the rider, felt through the saddle and/or reins. The horses did not have any reason to be nervous, so they were responding to the nerves of the rider.

Lots of riders convince themselves before they’ve even got on that they are going to get taken off with/be left in a ditch somewhere/lose an arm/break a nail. Whilst being injured is a more understandable cause, you don’t just need a bad experience or a big event to lose confidence, it can creep up on you.

Take the fear of spiders for example, how many people do you know that have actually been hurt by a spider?

And being scared of horses doesn’t seem so ridiculous compared to being scared of clowns; you don’t need something to actually harm you to be fearful (Coulrophobiayes, it exists even though on the most part clowns are seen as fun and nowhere near as dangerous as a horse).

So knowing that our fear can actually make the horse nervous an d cons e quentl y ins tigate unwanted behaviour, it becomes even more important that riders learn to manage their nerves.

This is a whole other subject but improving confidence is not just a case of ‘pulling yourself together’; it takes effort, practice and training the brain. As always, the more we understand our horses and work to communicate effectively with them, Natalie x the safer we will be.

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The activity club is run by not-for-profit organisation Memory Matters South West. Director Kate Smith explained the thinking behind the new centre: "There’s a lack for facilities for people when they first learn they have dementia, which is exactly the time that activity and stimulation is required. Activity days like this allow them to meet with others in the same position, which gives reassurance and mutual support."

"We use a variety of activities to provide stimulus, including number and word games, current affairs, calculating with money and listening to sounds."

"Sessions are always fun and there’s a lot of laughter. Club members often become firm friends and they are always keen to help each other out."

As well as providing activities for those who are cared for, day clubs like this allow carers to have much needed time out for themselves, something that they often neglect because of worries about leaving their loved ones.

Carol Emmett, who takes her husband to a similar club in Lostwithiel, Cornwall said: “When I decide it’s time to go off to do my shopping, I know I’m leaving

“There is strong evidence that certain activities promote brain fitness and slow down memory failure."

Ken in a happy, homely atmosphere.

This is a place where Ken feels safe and happy, and is never patronized.

"There is strong evidence that certain activities promote brain fitness and slow down memory failure. At the moment there are around 12,000 people in Devon who desperately need practical help with dementia. We need more places where people can get support and stimulation and Memory Matters South West is intent on offering a lifeline to as many people as possible."

Kate added, "It looks increasingly possible that numbers of council-run day centres may face closure for one reason or another, so there is a real need for independently run centres to fill the gap."

Memory Matters South West CIC run three day clubs in Cornwall and One in Devon, more clubs are anticipated in local communities in the next year.

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Sallie Rutledge, mother of three, opened The Mede five years’ ago to enable carers and their loved ones to have holidays, after her own father in law was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. This year she acquired the next door bungalow, Seaward House, to run day time activities for people with dementia in the local area and also for those staying on holiday at The Mede.

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“It looks increasingly possible that numbers of council-run day centres may face closure" leave their own homes but of course this can lead to them feeling isolated and lonely. It also gives the carer a much needed day off"

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