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Editor’s Letter Dear reader, what can I say - it’s 20 years since the Diary first came through your door and it’s still going. Phew - I’m more amazed than anything that I’ve stayed the course, I seem to have passed the mid-lifecrisis without a hitch. Running a magazine is an odd thing, the year is punctuated by magazine issues and I can say that the years literally fly by as you work to each deadline.

The Sidmouth and Budleigh Diary magazines were started in 1995 - also the year I got married, so for me it was a fairly busy and significant year all round.

Oxfordshire and then Lincolnshire before moving back to Devon with his wife Angela and buying Higher Barnes in 1982 to start the pottery where Vaughan helped many children to make their first pot. He also served as Tree Warden for Ottery - driving past Knightstone Corner towards Ottery St Mary, someone has kindly tied yellow ribbons on the roadside oaks that Vaughan had planted.

I met Vaughan about 5 years ago whilst delivering our Devonshire magazine to the pottery. He was a thoroughly friendly, likeable chap, I’m sure he’ll be missed by many.

What’s I find quite amazing is how we still have five businesses with us since the very first issue of each magazine - and they’ve been with us for each and every one of the 20 years!

We take a look at these solid local businesses further on in the magazine - they also must be doing something right to be here 20 years later.

Over the coming issues we’ll be looking back at some of the content from early Diary magazines and one of the long-term projects we have lined up here is to catalogue much of our content, particularly where it has a local historical value. This will be added to the new website that we’re starting work on shortly. (Incidentally, there’ll be dedicated and detailed What’s On information for both communities fed via our EastDevonHub website.

Sad news recently, Vaughan Glanville from Ark Pottery at Wiggaton has passed away after a battle with cancer.

Born in Ottery, he taught art in

Here’s to the next 20 years!

Regards

Jon Ingles

Vaughan Glanville

Sidmouth Town Band - a Sidmouth Institution For over 150 years Sidmouth has had its own band. The intention to start the band was first announced in the local papers in 1862. The band suffered a loss of members due to the devastating First World War, but thankfully recovered and continues to this day, often playing at Connaught Gardens - one of the highlights of the summer.

Any town worth calling a town has to have its own band - Jon Ingles.

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Sidmouth Sailing Club SIDMOUTH TEA DANCE

ON NOW UNTIL...

Until 23 Jun - Sidmouth Tea Dance, Sidmouth Ballroom Dancing, All Saints Church Hall, Sidmouth, 2.30pm.

EASTER EXHIBITION

Until 17 May - A new exhibition of works from Devon artists, East Devon Art, Old Fore Street, Sidmouth, 11.00am.

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EAST DEVON RIDING ACADEMY

Until 21 May - Approved pony club, offering high quality riding tuition to children & adults, East Devon Riding Academy, Branscombe, Sidmouth.

CANASTA GROUP

Until 22 May - Sidmouth Canasta Group, Sidmouth Canasta Group, Methodist Church, Sidford, 7.30pm.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

Until 27 May - Friendly photography club for all ages and abilities, Sidmouth Photographic Club, Kennaway House, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.

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SIDMOUTH SEA FEST

01 May to 02 May - Coastal Community Celebration: Fish Kitchen, Coastal Creativity, Exhibition, Science Festival, Sidmouth Sea Fest, The Ham, Sidmouth.

SIDVALE CARNIVAL CLUB

02 May - Breakfast and table top sale & cake stall, Sid Vale Carnival Club, sidfoird village hall, Sidford.

ART WEEKEND - MEET THE ARTISTS

02 May to 03 May - A chance to meet the artists behind Kennaway Gallery's exhibition, Kennaway The

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House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, 10.00am.

SEMINAR TALK KAHLIL GIBRAN

03 May - The Life and Work of Kahlil Gibran, What Do You Think, Leigh-Browne Room, Sidmouth, 3.00pm.

YONDER HILL GARDEN

03, 04, 10, 17, 24, 25, 31 May & 07, 14, 21, 28 Jun - 3½ acre garden planted with love open for Charity - Adults £3 Child £1, Yonder Hill Garden, Yonder Hill, Sidmouth, 1.30pm.

TRING PARK SCHOOL FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

05 May - Encore Dance Company present a varied programme of choreography, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.

THE CORMARANTS

08 May - Indie rock band, The Marine, The Esplanade, Sidmouth, 9.30pm.

ZEPPELIN UNPLUGGED

08 May - The classic songs of Led Zeppelin played acoustically, with guests Tinkerscuss, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.

MOONLIGHT SWING BAND

09 May - This popular Band returns again with a great programme, Sidmouth Lions Club, Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth, 7.45pm.

NLO MONTHLY MEETING

11 May - Talk by Stephen Tonkin (Wessex Astro Society), Norman Lockyer Observatory, Salcombe Hill, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.

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SIDMOUTH VOLUNTARY SERVICES at Twyford House

Our day centre provides for anyone over 60 that wishes to drop in for friendship, chat and refreshments Lunch Club 2 or 3 course lunch freshly prepared daily from local produce.

Door to door transport available.

Transport Service for senior & disabled citizens.

Our minibuses with wheelchair lifts are used for shopping trips to Waitrose Sidmouth and Tesco Honiton and for the Lunch Club.

Car service is available for all medical appointments by our team of volunteer drivers.

The Transport Office is open 9.00-11.30, Monday to Friday on (01395) 512221.

Rooms available for hire.

Tel: (01395) 515063

Twyford House, Coburg Rd, Sidmouth

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POETRY PLEASE (SIDMOUTH) MEETING

12 May - Regular informal gathering at the Leigh Brown Room, Sidmouth.

All welcome, Poetry Please, The Old Meeting, Sidmouth, 2.00pm.

SIDMOUTH JAZZ CLUB

14 May & 18 Jun - Top quality jazz entr £8.00, Sidmouth Jazz, Anchor Inn, Sidmouth, 8.00pm.

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15 May - Romantic novelist Katie Fforde will talk about her novel A Vintage Wedding, Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth.

ACOUSTIC PLUS

15 May - Open mic event, The Marine, The Esplanade, Sidmouth, 9.30pm.

PIE SUPPER EVENING

16 May - Pie Supper Evening, Janet Sullivan, Lymebourne Community Centre, Sidmouth, 4.00pm.

STAMP CLUB MEETING AT TWYFORD HO, SIDMOUTH

18 May - Displays and talks on stamps, come to 3 meetings free - yearly sub £10 only, Sidmouth & Honiton Stamp Club, Twyford House, Sidmouth, 6.45pm.

THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE, LIVE

19 May - Gilbert & Sullivan's swashbuckling musical performed liev, Radway Cinema Sidmouth, Radway Place, Sidmouth, 7.15pm.

EAST DEVON AMNESTY GROUP AT TWYFORD HOUSE

21 May - Regular monthly meeting, we're always delighted to greet new members, Amnesty International East Devon, Twyford House, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.

ART DEMONSTRATION

BY ANNETTE BURKITT

21 May - Demonstration, gouache, buildings, Newton Poppleford Art Society, The Pavilion, Newton Poppleford, 2.00pm.

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MAY & JUNE 2015 Sid Valley & Surrounding Areas Walk This Way, Meet at Hare & Hounds Pub, Sidbury, 10.15am.

STEEL MAGNOLIAS BY ROBERT HARLING

East Devon Art - Until 17th May 2015 PONY MORNING AT EAST DEVON RIDING ACADEMY

VIVID VAGUE

22 May - Rock originals, The Marine, The Esplanade, Sidmouth, 9.30pm.

JUMBLE SALE

23 May - Come and meet the members of the club looking for new members from 16y upwards, Sid Vale Carnival Club, Sidford Village Hall, Sidmouth, 2.00pm.

SIDMOUTH LIONS GREAT BOOK SALE

23 May - Hundreds of good quality books, plus CDs/DVDs and Cakes stall.

Entrance 50p, Sidmouth Lions Club, St John Ambulance Hall, Sidmouth, 9.30am.

OPEN SCORPION SAILING MEETING

23 May to 25 May The Scorpion fleet will be visiting Sidmouth, Sidmouth Sailing Club, The Port Royal, Sidmouth, 10.00am.

27, 29 May - A fun & educational morning with ponies for children from 4 years of age, East Devon Riding Academy, Branscombe, Sidmouth, 10.00am.

COUNTRY FAIR

28 May - Annual Country Fair in the Village. Free Car Park, free bus to village, Salcombe Regis Country Fair, The Village, Salcombe Regis, 2.00pm.

STEVE HEWLETT

30 May - Top Ventriloquist Steve Hewlett will delight all ages, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.

RICHARD KEELING TEA DANCE

31 May - Sequence & Ballroom dancing to the music of Richard Keeling, Advance Tickets

OTTERTON CHURCH FLOWER FESTIVAL 25 Jun to 28 Jun - Festival and art exhibition In aid of SPACE Appeal. Refreshments available, Otterton Church Flower Festival, St Michael’s Church, Otterton, 10.00am.

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£7, Sidmouth Ballroom Dancing, Stowford Centre, Sidmouth, 2.30pm.

JUNE SVA COUNTRYSIDE WALK

02 Jun - Come and enjoy an evening "Ghost Train" walk with us! Sid Vale Association, The Bowd Inn, Sidmouth, 6.00pm.

MEET THE AUTHOR ANDREW LYCETT

05 Jun - Biographer Andrew will talk to author Jane Bidder about his career and books, Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.

NLO MEETING

08 Jun - Talk by Hannah Osborne (Univ. of Exeter), Norman Lockyer Observatory, Salcombe Hill, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.

POETRY PLEASE

09 Jun - Regular informal gathering at the Leigh Brown Room, Sidmouth.

All welcome, Poetry Please, The Old Meeting, Sidmouth, 2.00pm.

WALK THIS WAY (EAST HILL, EAST DEVON)

12 Jun - Walking for Health has something for everyone. Friday's walk grades: 2 & 3, East Devon

17 Jun to 20 Jun Presented by Sidmouth Amateur Dramatic Society, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 8.00pm.

STAMP CLUB MEETING AT TWYFORD HO, SIDMOUTH

22 Jun - Displays and talks on stamps, come to 3 meetings free - yearly sub £10 only, Sidmouth & Honiton Stamp Club, Twyford House, Sidmouth, 6.45pm.

ST. GILES CHURCH TOURS

25 Jun - Thursday tours of St. Giles begins, St. Giles Church, Sidbury, Address, Sidbury, 2.30pm.

PAUL TAYLOR MILLS PRESENTS SUMMER SEASON

25 Jun to 23 Sep - The last Standing Weekly Repertory Season in the UK, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 8.00pm.

SUMMER EXHIBITION

27 Jun to 10 Jul - Art Exhibition of paintings from West Country artists, East Devon Art, Old Fore Street, Sidmouth, 11.00am.

REGULAR SIDFORD FOLK DANCE CLUB

Tuesday Evenings - Sidford Social Hall, Sidford, 8.00pm.

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Glorious Gardens, Games & Trains A GREAT DAY OUT WHATEVER THE WEATHER!

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SIDMOUTH'S LOCAL THURSDAY MARKET

Thursdays - Unique market full of local traders, for jewellery, housewares, gifts and more, Sidmouth Thursday Market, St John Hall Blackmore Drive, Sidmouth, 9.00am.

MEETING FOR BLIND & VISUALLY IMPAIRED

11 May & 08, 22 Jun - Group meet on 2nd/4th Mondays in the month, excluding Aug. Transport available, Sidmouth Blind Club, St Peter's Church Hall, Sidford, 2.00pm.

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INDOOR & OUTDOOR PLAY

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Second Tues - Friendly group of people who meet every second Tuesday in the Church lounge, All Saints' Church, All Saints' Road, Sidmouth, 10.00am.

COFFEE & CO

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23 May & 27 Jun Monthly group offering

coffee, cake and friendship, All Saints' Church, All Saints' Road, Sidmouth, 10.00am.

REGULAR FRIENDSHIP MEETING

03 May & 07 Jun Friendly group of men and women who meet on first Sunday of the month, Friendship Group, Royal York & Faulkner, Sidmouth, 3.00pm.

SIDMOUTH HELP LINK

Every day - A wide range of volunteering opportunities for all, Sidmouth Help Link, Mill Street, Sidmouth.

SIDMOUTH FARMER'S MARKET

09 May & 13 Jun - A volunteer run local produce market providing sustainably sourced fresh goods, St John's Ambulance Hall, Sidmouth, 9.00am.

•An “excellent” ISI Inspection Report.

• Daily transport from surrounding area.

• Our Baccalaureate curriculum.

• Year 7 & 8 Scholarships available.

• Outstanding Senior Scholarship results.

• National and Regional Sporting Success

Open Evening – Thursday 14th May 4pm to 7pm For further information: Tel: 01395 272148 E: admissions@stpetersprepschool.co.uk www.stpetersprep.co.uk

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Rebecca de Mendonca - ‘Stripey Towel’

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Neil Hampson - ‘Kingfisher’

Catherine Osbond - ‘Red Umbrella, Through the Rain’

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tel: 01395 515100

May Exhibition Open every day - 23 to 31 May Selected West Country artists display new works. Open at weekends during June.

Art tuition available throughout the year.

A selection of work may be viewed on-line at www.eastdevonart.co.uk

Exhibitions across East Devon MAY EXHIBITION

23 May to 14 Jun - Selected West Country artists display new works, East Devon Art, Old Fore Street, Sidmouth, 11.00am.

Caroline Trevaskis - ‘Headwaters’

PAINT AND SIP!

07 May & 04 Jun - A fun evening where you can paint along together with wine!, East Devon Art, Old Fore Street, Sidmouth, 7.00am.

Maureen Sherman - ‘Flowers’

ANITA KLEIN SOLO EXHIBITION

06 Jun to 14 Jun - Anita enjoys depicting moments in life or imagination, Marine House at Beer, Fore Street, Beer.

ART DEMONSTRATION BY George Hutchinson- ‘Sidmouth’ JON DAVIES

18 Jun - Demonstration of portrait in pastels, Newton Poppleford Art Society, The Pavilion, Newton Poppleford, 2.00pm.

EXHIBITION Anita Klein Solo Exhibition 06 Jun to 14 Jun - Anita enjoys depicting moments in life or imagination. www.marinehouseatbeer.co.uk 01297 625257

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END OF YEAR EXHIBITION

20 Jun to 25 Jun - Students of East Devon Art Academy display their works, East Devon Art, Old Fore Street, Sidmouth, 11.00am.

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Cec Hardy’s lighthearted take on life blue? Why do they even make pens with blue ink anyway when many forms insist on black? Who actually chooses blue ink?

But let’s return to casting clouts or not. My dedicated research has revealed that in this case the word ‘clout’ refers to an article of clothing rather than the sharp blow some folk might be tempted to inflict upon their computer.

Clout Casting Time?

by Cec Hardy

‘Ne’er cast a clout till May be out’ is the well known saying I always bear in mind at this time of year.

Many people of a certain age still swear by this old English adage but it has certain flaws. Some claim it refers to the month itself and others to some sort of hawthorn bush which flowers in late April or early May. So how are you expected to know when to commence clout casting? Does it depend upon whether you live in Devon or just south of Hadrian's Wall? Has global warming made the whole idea redundant? What is a clout anyway?

These are the sort of questions I often ask myself. Sometimes I also ask Wife Christine in a rhetorical sort of fashion, at which point she generally verbally or physically throws something. I point out that we’d still be living like cavepersons if some of us weren’t curious. She maintains I look the part.

The weather has always puzzled me.

So have a multitude of other things.

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How can you decide when it’s safe to divest? January and February are obviously out of the question but some regard 1st March as the onset of spring. Much too early in my book though I might be prepared to consider dispensing with gloves and/ or scarf which possibly don’t qualify as clouts but are classed as optional extras. Three weeks later comes the spring equinox closely followed by British Summer Time, often the cue for torrential rain, gales, sleet and/or snow and quite possibly hailstones the size of cricket balls and for Wife Christine to have difficulty getting up in the morning when the clocks go forward. She blames jet lag.

These days you can’t rely upon the animal kingdom for guidance since birds are said to be nesting earlier, flowers bloom all year round and squirrels don’t bother hibernating anymore. So I usually decide it’s spring when I no longer discover fresh mouse droppings in the garage.

I do think 2nd February is a tad too early to even contemplate spring but that’s the date when Groundhog Day is celebrated in the USA. The largest such event takes place in Pennsylvania, which I believe is right up in the

northeast corner. From my limited knowledge I’d hazard a guess that winters there are much colder than ours so I’m surprised that any self respecting groundhog would venture from its warm burrow, but apparently it does. If it’s cloudy when it comes out then it’s supposed to indicate an early spring but if the sun’s out and it sees its shadow it will quickly return home and there will be another six weeks of winter weather. Confused? Me too.

Unfortunately the groundhog seems to be one of the few species that don’t frequent our garden. This year, however, I had a stroke of luck. As I mentioned in the last issue the gerbil was hibernating in the loud end of WC's saxophone. As she’s had the dreaded lurgi she has not been tooting on the thing for quite some time so I decided to set up a gerbil detection camera to record its emergence.

Towards the end of March her coughing and spluttering were abating and I feared she might soon pick up the instrument again. Urgent measures were called for so I carefully carried the instrument into the garden and placed a bowl of pungent smelling Gerbychunks, its favourite, just outside the noise exit. I can report that the drowsy creature staggered forth blinking in the sunlight on the morning of April 1st. Which meant we could enjoy six more weeks of winter weather. Spooky or what?

I’m not superstitious but I didn’t want to risk the gerbil being correct. I shall not be casting anything before 14th May. The six weeks should expire on the 13th but that would be pushing my luck. And I’m certainly not risking a haircut before June be out. - Cec

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Yarns from the inimitable FCR Esgen

Tales of a Yokel

D.C.B. Photography © 2015

FUN & GAMES Fun and games seem to be played by the children of today sitting down, usually in front of computer screens, playing expensive games served up to fi ll their young minds. As a boy, life was far different for me.

My family was comparatively well off as the saying goes, but my parents expected us to make our own fun. Our fun and games were therefore only limited by our imagination. Our pastimes, as they were sometimes called, varied according to the season.

The summer holidays would see us boys making our go-carts. Any and all spare pieces of wood and metal were pressed into service.

The yard at the back of the fish and chip shop was always goodpickings. The wheels were more difficult to acquire, pram wheels of course were best, especially for the back as this gave the coveted dragster effect. I once made a go-cart entirely out of old fish boxes and roller-skates, sad to say I ended up in a ditch when one of the roller-skates fell off while negotiating a particularly tricky bend.

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The winter, of course, was very different when I was a boy, they were much colder. Crisp, nosetingling days were a certainty as a precursor of what we hoped would be mountains of snow.

Then it came, small specks at fi rst, then slightly bigger, until the sky was fi lled with a million large puffs of white delight.

Every boy and girl in those days worth their salt had a snow sledge or at least something to slide down the fields or banks on. I sometimes used my Dad's wooden surfboard or one of my Mum's old tea-trays.

Life seemed to me much more fun because the games we played were all home-made.

STAYING MOBILE One plop and that was it, as I dropped my mobile and watched it sink slow and bubbling to the bottom of the loo. A number of my friends have also had the same natural disaster happen to them recently, and they all go running to the nearest phone box to contact their service

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provider to see if they were insured. Losing connection with everybody on the planet had the exact opposite effect on me. I found it liberating to suddenly live the way we all used to, and it was somehow comforting to know that my world didn t just fall apart in a few seconds as the TV ads promised. The situation got even more interesting when later on my insurers refused to cough up the readies as, you guessed it, I hadn't read the small print properly and little phoney could only be replaced if I was mugged, or the contract terminated if I happened to drop dead, unexpectedly. I always like corporate logic, don t you, after all who drops dead expectedly!

So eventually, in exasperation, I was reduced to extricating my beloved water-logged mobile from the said loo before someone used it for more conventional purposes, by dragging it up the inside of the bowl with the hook end of the toilet duck and trying to dry it out in the sun, in the vain attempt that modern technology would prevail over the elements.

It didn t!

By FCR Esgen © 2015

Devonshire THE BEST OF DEVON

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Sidmouth Valuation Days Weekly Valuation Days held every Thursday at Kennaway House, Coburg Road 2.00pm - 4.00pm Please call for further details

St. Edmund’s Court, Okehampton Street, Exeter. EX4 1DU T: 01392 413100 W: www.bhandl.co.uk E: enquiries@bhandl.co.uk Follow us on Twitter: @BHandL A Stevens & Williams cameo glass vase Sold for £1,900

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The Old Vicarage, Otterton Providing quality care in a country house setting, for those who wish to spend their retirement in a warm, caring family atmosphere.

We oer both long term residential care and short stay respite care for older people. We have consistently had excellent reports from the Care Quality Commission.

For further details please visit our website:

www.theoldvicarageotterton.com

For a brochure or an appointment to view, please call our duty matron on: 01395 568208

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By Ted Gosling, West Country Author and Freeman of Seaton

Alleged poaching on the River Axe

Looking downstream - River Axe

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n June 1954, sixty-eight year old Miss Maud Elizabeth Sanders Stephens of Stedcombe Manor in Axmouth, relying on the word of an English Kind who died nearly 900 years ago, challenged the legality of the Magna Carta and won. Magna Carta signed at Runnemede by King John in 1215 says that any Englishman can fish in tidal waters, even the Crown cannot give the sole fishing rights to anyone.

In the Chancery Division, the case of the legal limit to fishing in the mouth of the River Axe, 'Stephens vs Snell and others' was before My Justice Vaisey.

His Lordship gave judgement for the plaintiff Miss Maud Sanders Stephens against four Seaton fishermen who were fishing at the mouth of the River Axe with a boat and some nets for salmon.

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Harcombe Valley Care Ltd T H E PROF E S SIONA L C A R I NG SE RV IC E

Harcombe Valley Care Ltd is based in Sidmouth and has been running since 1996. A family run business, they provide a flexible, professional level of caring to clients within their own home.

All our staff are police checked, are fully trained and give the highest standards of care.

The services that Harcombe Valley Care covers, are assisting with washing, bathing, shaving, retiring to bed and getting up, preparation of light meals, housework, shopping and other day to day tasks, so all the everyday living needs are taken care of, allowing the client to remain in their own home.The hours can be varied and are tailored to meet your needs and could be from as little as half an hour to as long as 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

There are no limits to Harcombe Valley Care’s commitment for supporting people in the local community and would do anything to help and keep clients in their familiar, safe and secure surroundings of their own home.

• Personal Care - washing, bathing and dressing • Medication - prompting, monitoring & administration • Domestic Help - shopping, cleaning and other tasks • Meals - preparation and service • Carer Relief, Support Respite & Holiday Cover • Police Checked and Fully Trained Staff • Jobs with us - Join the friendly team.

Experienced & non-experienced welcome.

For more information, contact Harcombe Valley Care on (01395) 513222 “Trusley”, 3 Manstone Close, Sidmouth, EX10 9TZ

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The River Axe in 2013

He declared that her fishery in the waters of the River Axe extended seaward as far as the mean low watermark, although that fluctuated from time to time.

In a former action against a Seaton fisherman in 1939 it was proved and accepted that the fishery was granted to a certain Abbey in Normandy in 1100 before the date of Magna Carta and also Stedcombe Manor was given the 'sole right and several fishery' by King Henry I died who died 1135 and the right was given before Magna Carta.

In this 1954 action it was not in dispute that she was the owner of the manor and fishery in fee simple, it was held in the 1939 action that the limits of the fi shery were determined by

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the bounds of the manor of Axmouth which belonged to the plaintiff, Miss Stephens had brought an action alleging trespass against four Seaton fi shermen and they gave undertaking not to trespass again. Counsel said the salmon were running at this time of year and unless the injunctions were made effective fish going up stream to spawn were being caught.

Miss Stephens said "My family took the manor 60 years ago but the fishing rights are not with any particular family, they are vested in the manor itself, as long as I am here I intend to look after the river. I don't fish myself but a lot of people pay to fish and get quite good salmon."

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Community interview with:

Sidmouth Town Band www.sidmouthtownband.co.uk

Meet the dedicated team:

Members of the Band

President - Sylvia Carr Chairman - Martin Cordy Musical Director - Adrian Harvey Bandmaster & Treasurer Fiona Harvey Secretary - Hilary Costa

At the start of the First World War, many

Find Sidmouth Town Band on:

affected by the tragedy of war time

of Sidmouth’s musicians left the town.

losses, the band was gradually rebuilt

Although those who were in protected

following the 1918 Armistice and was

occupations or too old or unfit to fight

back to strength by 1921.

remained, many men from the band

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There has been a band in Sidmouth for over 150 years. In November 1862 the intention of forming a brass band was announced in the local papers and, just seven months later in June 1863, the band made its first public appearance at a gala celebrating the anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo.

The

joined the Devon Regiment Army Band

History repeated itself in 1939, when

and continued to use their musical

the instruments were laid aside once

skills throughout the war. Seriously

again and many of the band went off

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YOUR SID VALLEY ORGANISATIONS

Image by Freddie Shaw

to war. At the first hint of peace in

The greatest commitment of the

the years. The most successful was

1945 the Bandmaster at the time

band has always been giving open-

the 2006 production of ʻBrassed Off’

started to rebuild the band and, by

air concerts around the town during

in collaboration with the Sidmouth

May of that year, the band was at the

the summer months. Between late

Amateur Dramatic Society, in which

heart of the general rejoicing at the

May and early September the band

the band’s Principal Cornet player

Surrender of Germany.

performs on the Connaught Gardens

Fiona Harvey played the lead role

bandstand every Sunday evening at

of Gloria Mullins.

8pm. We also take part in a number

The band has taken part in contests

Concerts and Local Events

of other events and local traditions

on and off since the 1920’s. These

The band has played a major role in

throughout the year, including the

days the band competes in at least

the life of the town during the last

Remembrance Sunday and Armed

three contests every year, usually

152 years and contributed greatly to

Forces Day parades, the Good Friday

including the West of England

the community, with engagements

Hot Cross Buns Giveaway, Sidmouth

Regional Championships (qualifiers

ranging from Remembrance parades,

Folkweek, our own Last Night of

for the National Finals), the South

jubilee celebrations and television

the Proms and, of course, Christmas.

West Brass Band Association Annual

broadcasts to entertaining passers-

The band has also been on stage and

Championships and the Exmouth

by in and around the town.

screen on a number of occasions over

Brass Band Festival.

Rehearsals We meet and rehearse Tuesday and Friday evenings from 8pm-10pm, with training bands (for beginners of all ages) Summer Concert at Connaught Gardens

Continued overleaf

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YOUR SID VALLEY ORGANISATIONS

YOUR ORGANISATION FEATURED Parthorn

Sid Valley residents want to know about yourRegis Salcombe organisation, be it a club, society or charity.

Sidmouth Contact The Diary on: 01395 513383 EX10 OJN jingles@sidmouthdiary.co.uk Bands are divided into five sections, a little like a football league. The Championship Section consists of the top bands in the country, followed by bands in the First, Second, Third and Fourth Sections. Since the appointment of the band’s Musical Director Adrian Harvey in 1998, the band has seen steady progression and has risen from the Fourth Section to the Second Section. In that time we have also been to the National Finals three times, competing against bands all over Great Britain.

The band consists of around 30 players from Sidmouth, East Devon and some from as far afield as Okehampton and Kingskerswell. None are more local than Harold Curtis, who has lived in Sidmouth all his life and has been in the band for getting on for 70 years.

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1995 - 2015 The ďŹ rst Budleigh Diary came out in June 1995, followed by the Sidmouth Diary in December 1995.

For many years they were printed in monochrome.

DIARY 20th consecutive year

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS of the Sidmouth and Budleigh Diary

The past 20 years - Editor It's quite hard to believe that mono printing, black print is cataloguing our back content residents have been receiving replaced with a solid coloured from the Diaries and including the Diary magazines regularly ink - so a soft colour wouldn't it on a new community resource through their front door for over create much impact for any website for Sidmouth and 20 years now. In that time, many, graphics printed on the cover Budleigh. many thousands of magazines - it was really always going to have been delivered and I like be dark green, dark brown or The Diary has always been to think the Diary magazines mostly dark blue on the cover! a community magazine and have become part of the local what's great these days is the landscape - a reliable and use of our EastDevonHub to help Over the years, I've been lucky trusted link to the community. to meet many local characters, all the community organisations some of whom sadly, have promote their events both on Back in the early days, the Diary passed away, people who were the EastDevonHub website and magazines were printed with a link to another day-and-age, in the Diary magazine listings black inside and mono covers. when working the land meant - the Diary magazine is now a I always remember a letter from hard toil, and where people 'true' diary for your community. one reader, irately suggesting had a much closer link to For the forthcoming year we'll the Diary was politically biased, working with and living off the be including excerpts from the based on the use of much blue land. People such as Frank Farr, past 20 years (particularly the on the cover of the magazine. Hector Teed, Derek Rugg, etc. early days) - Jon Ingles.

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Our thank you to Diary advertisers The Diary magazine has provided a great link to the community and over the years we've received many, many letters and phone calls from readers thanking us for the Diary magazine they receive at their home. Of course, someone has to pay for this service and it's our loyal advertisers who've enabled the magazine to run for the past 20 years. On behalf of readers, I'd like to thank Diary advertiser

past and present - there are so many great people out there working away in the community, providing all sorts of services to residents. I've come to know many of these businesses and consider myself fortunate to live and work amongst some really great people. Over the next few pages we feature businesses that have been in the Diary magazine for the every one of the 20 years we've been publishing it - J.I.

DIARY 20th consecutive year

Businesses displaying this medallion overleaf have been supporting this community magazine through advertising continuously for each and every one of the 20 years that the Diary's been in publication.

The future We live in an ever changing world, certainly when it comes to all the media formats to which we're exposed. The reality is that people still really love print, especially when it's related to their own community and environment. That's not to say the team here at the Diary

undervalue the power of the internet. Printed magazines have a big advantage over the internet - immediacy. Content in a magazine is already prefiltered, so need for tedious internet searches or machines to boot up, you just pick up the magazine and read!

The EastDevonHub is now the way to feed community events into the Diary magazines, it's easy and transparent. As mentioned previously, we'll also be building a high quality online resource for the Sidmouth and Budleigh Diary magazines in the near future.

A page from the ďŹ rst issue - we'll be featuring some of our original content throughout this year.

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DIARY 20th consecutive year

The team at Hamilton Garage today. Left to right: Andy Roche, Alison Manning, Peter Oram, Chris Stephens, Victoria Saunders, Terry Jennings (Manager), Graham Clark, Steve Horne, Andy Ford, Graham Sweetland and Tony Veasey.

(Managing Director is Richard Hooper - not pictured). Graham Clark has been at Hamilton for 35 years, Peter Oram for 20 years and Tony Veasey for 21 years - many of the other staff have served over 10+ years).

Hamilton Garage

- CHURCH STREET, SIDFORD

Hamilton Garage have been part of the Sid Valley for a very long time. MD Richard Hooper tells me that there's been a garage on this site for many years, at one point in the past there was a Vauxhall dealership and also a BMW dealership.

What's amazing looking at the photo above is how many of the staff have long service with the company - it really does back up what I say about the friendliness that's evident at this local business. Richard Hooper tells me that through the years they've built up many loyal customers that come

back time and time again. I personally think that Nissan have a great range of cars at the moment (Qashqai and the Juke in particular) and it's great to think they're all made in the UK. Richard Hooper told me that Hamilton Garage is one of the longest standing Nissan dealerships in the country. You may remember that Nissan used to be called Datsun, the importers at the time being Caldene Motors at Burnt Tree, Tipton, West Midlands. My father used to have his factory unit just down from Caldene Motors, and as an apprentice, I can still remember walking past the showroom on the way to fetch the breaktime chocolate bars (in the glorious 1970s). Tipton literally was a tip in those days.

They're a great bunch of people at Hamilton and it only remains for me to thanks to them for supporting the Diary community magazines over the past 20 years.

J.Ingles Hamilton Garage advert in the first issue of The Sidmouth Diary in 1995

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DIARY 20th consecutive year

SR Car Valeting advert in the first issue of The Budleigh Diary in June 1995

SR Car Valeting Simon's always lived in Budleigh Salterton and when I asked him what his favourite thing was about living in this part of the world, he said 'everyone's nice and friendly'.

Simon's a born-and-bred Salterton chap and his main hobby is model railways these days. Of course, I had to ask Simon why he'd been in The Budleigh Diary continuously for so long - he commented 'it's worked really well for me over the last 20 years'. Simon has grown the business he

- 29 ROLLE ROAD, EXMOUTH started originally at home and his brother Stephen (pictured behind) now also works in the business.

Now based at 29 Rolle Road in Exmouth, but originally Simon started the business from home in Budleigh Salterton.

Let's wish Simon another 20 years of success in his business and also I'd like to thank Simon for his support of the Diary community magazines over the past 2 decades.

DIARY 20th consecutive year

The Harcombe Valley Care advert that was in the first issue of The Sidmouth Diary in 1995

Harcombe Valley Care I met Christine 20 years ago, pretty much the same time I started the Sidmouth Diary, when Christine had also setup her own business. Christine originally established Harcombe Valley Care with a partner, but the partner decided that the ‘care’ business was not for him, so she bought him out! The rest is history as they say. A whole 20 years later Christine still runs the business, but now with both of her daughters, Dawn and Heather.

Christine’s one of those naturally kind and charming characters that you can’t help but take an instant liking

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- TRUSLEY, MANSTONE LANE, SIDMOUTH to. I’d say she’s known for her caring dedication to her job, I know that she thoroughly enjoys her work - we certainly need more people like Christine in the community.

A born and bred Sidmouthian (Temple Street), Christine’s seen many changes in her life, what’s really interesting are her recollections of a more innocent time in Sidmouth.

Christine still runs Harcombe Valley Care with the help and dedication of her caring, hard-working staff. Many thanks to Christine and her daughters for their support of the magazine over the last 20 years. J.I.

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Baters first Diary advert - it's pretty much remained the same apart from a bit of colour added.

DIARY Father and son, Nick and David Bater

Baters Removals Nick Bater, proprietor of Baters has lived all his life around here, born at Tipton Mill, he lived in Sidmouth for 15 years before moving back to Tipton St John, first at the Mill and then moving into the village.

The business was founded by Nick's father Raymond, back in 1950 and the company has build up a glowing reputation over the decades. Nick enjoys fly fishing for trout, walking the countryside and golf, as well

The Old Vicarage Narrowly missing out on the full 20 years of being in the Diary is The Old Vicarage at Otterton. They came into the Diary in 1996 - so have seen a continuous 19 years of appearance in the Diary.

"Mike and Pat, pictured above (celebrating the Silver Jubilee of the Home) opened The Old Vicarage as a Residential Care Home 28 years ago. Eighteen months ago, their daughter Rebecca and her partner Dan joined them at The Old Vicarage. Rebecca who had previously MAY & JUNE 15

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- TIPTON ST JOHN as spending time with the family. Nick's actually had four hole-in-ones over his golfing career - that must be a local record? Baters have not only been in the Diary for the past consecutive 20 years, but also been in both the Sidmouth Diary and Budleigh Diary at the same time. I'd like to thank them for their support over the past 2 decades.

Pictured above is Nick Bater (left) and son David.

- ROPERS LANE, OTTERTON been training paramedics for the London Ambulance Service, returned to her roots. She had been a pupil at Otterton Primary School and Sidmouth College. She is now the Registered Manager of the Home."

I'd like to wish all the best to Rebecca, Dan and team and thank them for their support of the Diary community magazines.

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DIARY 20th consecutive year

Richmond Independent's first 2 adverts in the Diaries in 1995. What's interesting is that Helen's always had the rear cover position in each and every issue over the past 20 years without break. Why? Helen tells me that the Diary advertising is by far and away the most successful advertising her company has ever done - bar none!

Proprietor Helen Mulvaney BA (Hons), Dip M, Dip PFS

Richmond Independent Richmond Independent was established over 23 years ago by owner, Helen Mulvaney and provides local independent financial advice in East Devon. The business has built up a glowing reputation over the years and Helen offers a really traditional, personal service to clients which is something rare in the day and age of the internet and large call centres. Helen feels that her clients really appreciate the one-to-one attention with their financial affairs.

Over the last 20 years that she`s been in the Diary magazine much has changed. All regulated, Independent financial advisers now hold professional qualifications and Helen holds the Diploma in Financial Planning awarded by

- WOOLBROOK, SIDMOUTH the Chartered Insurance Institute, as well as many years experience in the industry. Helen commented that, "the world of investments, tax and pensions has become increasingly complex, particularly over recent years.

Clients come to me because they want to benefit from our knowledge and experience. Going it alone can be a risky strategy, especially if you have substantial assets".

"The Diary has enabled us to keep readers in touch with some of the changes in the financial world and I find that many of our clients are regular readers of our financial articles. I have found that the Diary is a great way to market our services to the local community - here`s to the next 20 years of the Diary !".

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS of the Sidmouth and Budleigh Diary Serving the Sidmouth and Budleigh Salterton communities for past two decades.

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Celebrating 23 years of Business in East Devon

Helen Mulvaney.

MANAGING your MONEY

BA (Hons), Dip M, .

DipPFS. Proprietor of.

Richmond.

Independent

The new flat rate state pension

Helen has been advising clients in the East Devon area for the past 23 years and specialises in the provision of retirement and investment advice.

will you benefit?

Y

ou can now get a pension

This enables you to consider the

forecast for the new flat rate

situation with private pensions,

state pension if you are 55 or

in terms of funding and pension

over. This has recently become

benefits.

To find out more about her practice, you can view her company website at: www.richmondindependent.co.uk

available as the government has widened the access to this service.

In order to qualify, you need

were contracted out and this will

You can go on line or contact the

to have made full national

affect your entitlement. If you

department of work and pensions

insurance contributions for 35

were a member of a final salary

by phone (tel 0845 3000 168) and

years. You can voluntarily pay

scheme then it's likely that you

request a state pension forecast. The website is w w w.gov.uk /statepension-statement. It's important to get an idea of your state pension

were contracted out. If you

In order to qualify, you need to have made full national insurance contributions for 35 years

entitlement as it has

were a member of a group money purchase pension scheme then it is likely that you were contracted in although there were some schemes that contracted

also been recently reported that

national insurance if you haven't

out. Contact the HMRC helpline

many people will not get the full

got enough qualifying years to

(tel 08459 150150) for information

amount of flat rate state pension.

get the full state pension. If

on your contracted out service.

The new flat rate pension will

you have contracted out of the

be between £144 and £155 per

second tier state pension during

Contracting out means that you

week. For those approaching

your working lifetime this might

may well have a pension pot

retirement, even if they are 10

also reduce the amount of flat

which was formerly earmarked as

years away it is important to

rate pension to which you are

protected rights. These funds are

have an idea of how much core,

entitled. You may have forgotten

now much more flexible in terms

guaranteed income you might

or not been aware of periods

of pension benefits than they

be entitled to at retirement.

of your working life when you

once were, and they do have the

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advantage that you can access the pension benefits from age 55, take tax free cash and or income from the fund from that age and also from April, you will have full access to the fund (less any tax liabilities).

Under the new pension rules you could also leave former protected rights pension pots to beneficiaries (tax free if you are under 75). State pension benefits will become available for most people a lot later and for some, especially women, the state pension date has moved into the future over the past few years.

The government has planned for an opportunity to top-up the state pension for those who are either existing pensioners or those who reach state pension age before 2016. Those eligible must have an entitlement to a UK state pension. There is an intention to introduce Class 3A national contributions

Christine Ashby S O L I C I T O R

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in October 2015 and the scheme will be available for

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At the moment, there's the triple lock guarantee.

However, this is deemed to be expensive and might

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on 01395 512166.

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HOME & INTERIORS

Positive Flow Ltd

Plu mbing & Heating

We are a local family run business who are professional, reliable and friendly.  Boiler servicing/landlord gas safety certificates.  Central heating system design and installation.  Oil boiler servicing/installation (including oil tanks).  Bathroom/wetroom design & installation.  Qualified to work on commercial and domestic gas using Natural Gas or LPG.

Ben: 07792 172389 David: 07866 130248 Office: 01395 488493 ben@positive-flow.co.uk www.positive-flow.co.uk

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Situated in the award winning Connaught Gardens with outstanding views over Jacob’s Ladder.

We are open for morning coffee, fabulous breakfasts, full and light lunches, afternoon teas and fantastic homemade cakes!

Open daily from 10am – 5pm (Lunches until 2.30pm)

Tel: 01395 515319 / 512477

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GARDEN CARE

Looking for help in the garden?

Covering the Sidmouth Valley area, these longestablished, local businesses can help with your garden care - from landscaping, and garden maintenance to tree surgery and fencing.

Shane Booth T:01395 274071

M:07779 333797

Royal Forestry Society Certified Arborist (RFS Cert Arb) info@treesandscenes.co.uk www.treesandscenes.co.uk Company Number: 08174937

TREE WORK • Dismantling, felling and thinning.

• Pruning, reductions and trimming.

• Visual tree assessment reports.

• Free quotations and advice.

• 24 hr emergency call out.

LANDSCAPING • Brick, block and rendered walls.

• Dry stone walls.

• All paving types, decking and fencing.

• Water features.

• Excavation, ground works.

• Wood chipper and operator hire.

Professional, reliable and friendly service. All work of a high standard, insured and guaranteed.

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GARDEN CARE Looking after your trees and gardens for over 25 years

Sid Valley Tree Surgery & Landscapes TREE SURGERY HEDGE CUTTING STUMP GRINDING GARDEN CLEARANCE FULL LANDSCAPE SERVICE FREE QUOTATIONS

Reach 34,000 residents!

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BEN GILBERT FENCING • Domestic and Agricultural Fencing • Decking and Landscaping • Fully Insured • Competitive Rates - Free Estimates

01395 519856 Mobile: 07880 797613 Tel:

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www.bengilbertfencing.co.uk Email: gilberts.jbsk@btinternet.com Tel: 01395 489586 Mobile: 07970 792175

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Nostalgic happenings on the farm

The Old Vet’nary

by Ken Watson

Animals and Climate

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t is all the rage to talk of the vagaries of climate but such variations have a great effect on the well being of animals. This winter we had an excess of rain.

One of the results of this is to flush out the drains in gutters and roadsides bringing out diseases associated with rodents, and who are the first recipients of this, but dogs and cats with their delight at close sniffing everywhere they can. I always noticed that after heavy rains there was a surge in Leptospiral diseases, mainly affecting the kidneys. Some of these can affect humans. In fact my mother died of one, Weill’s disease, back in 1933. Wet weather in Summer produces lush grass which results in profuse

Stocking a wide range of animal feed and accessories

diarrhoea in cattle and made a walk down an oldfashioned cowshed a hazardous procedure, which is why a vet often wears a heavy waterproof on a summer’s day.

A hot dry summer also has it’s downside for animals, for when the grass is short, farm animals will be tempted by unsuitable food. I remember a farm in Metcombe where a feeding herd of young calves, short of grass, were tempted by a bumper fall of acorns. The farmer thought it was great until they started to die. There was little I could do apart from an occasional heroic operation to manually remove

Drum Kennels Quality Licensed Boarding Kennels for Dogs & Cats Situated in the beautiful & secluded Roncombe Valley, near Sidbury

Hello from James, Liza Joel, Rémy, Fink, Welly and Fenn Come and speak to Liza and James about the exciting dog training they do. Currently running are; Puppy classes, Dog Manners classes and Agilit y. One to one sessions are also available.

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A spate of wet weather in Spring or Autumn brings out the ticks, and then watch out for the many diseases they vector, some dangerous to man. The West Country, together with parts of Scotland, was the only place where cattle suffer from a tick borne disease known locally as Red Water. Rarely fatal, it caused a drastic fall in milk production, so we were called in for treatment.

Outstanding modern veterinary care in a gentle and loving environment

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12 Woolbrook Road (next to Lidl car park) Sidmouth EX10 9UU

01395 493333 Peter & Stitch MAY & JUNE 15

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Animals and Climate continued from overleaf

Another hazard in which the West Country excelled was poisonous snakes, the Adder. Although quite harmless in general, hot weather would bring them out to bask. Dogs, with their insatiable curiosity, were the main victims. Bites were usually on the face and feet, which would swell up alarmingly and death was common. I like to think I rarely lost a patient but it was, like the treatment for hyperthermia, all systems go. From excising the point of bite, to administering anti-venum serum, which I always stocked despite it’s eye-watering cost, to other medication and lots of strong coffee poured down the poor dog’s throat plus all efforts to keep it awake. On more than one occasion, Plymouth hospital even borrowed my serum for human use.

Ikin & Oxenham

For sheer theatrical drama, you could not beat that moment when two weather fronts collided and produced lightening. Farm animals, in their exposed position in the field and their predilection for standing under trees or gathering round metal feeding troughs, often suffered. Fierce thunderstorms would produce a rash of farmers sure that their latest cattle, sheep or even pig, had been struck by lightening. This was to their advantage as the insurers paid up more readily for such deaths. Diplomacy was needed if the body showed no evidence for this. For the signs were unusually clear, as the power of the strike left a typical mark on the hide of the casualty. I was once called to an incident near Ottery St. Mary where cows had gathered around a metal feeding trough during a storm. Three were dead, and one of them

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Kate is a member of the Pet Professional Guild for force-free trainers

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Paws, hooves, scales or feathers, we can help keep your animal happy at home

Call Gail: 01395 519770 12 Higher Brook Meadow, Sidford, EX10 9SS

Daily feeding Pop-ins for toilet, play & clean Group or private dog walking Hands-on healing for pets Dog training Qualified & experienced Fully insured.

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had been thrown 10 yards by the power of the strike.

As an example of the superior sensitivity of animals, I remember the day when as I walked across my garden with my Border Terrier at my side and a thunderbolt struck the field beside my garden. I felt the shock but my dog jumped a clear foot of the ground and for the rest of the afternoon would not leave my side, even to the extent of sitting on my feet when ever she could.

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HEALTH & CARE APRIL ROSE DC

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HEALTH & CARE

Sid Valley Footcare CHIROPODIST Alison Smith MSSCh MBChA

Member of the British Chiropody & Podiatry Association

Grant Smith MCFHP MAFHP

Member of the British Association of Foot Health Professionals

We offer a professional, friendly service Including the treatment of callus, corns, nail conditions and diabetic feet.

Surgery at 118 Temple Street, Sidmouth.

01395 579130

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Surgery or Home Visits Evening Appointments Surgery at: 62 Balfours, Sidmouth Devon EX10 9EG 01395 577 431

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The Whyte House Dental Group Devon Dental Implant Clinic Topsham Exeter: 01392 877494

GREAT NEWS FOR DENTURE WEARERS A LIFE-CHANGING ALTERNATIVE TO CONVENTIONAL DENTURES Are you living with uncomfortable dentures or loose teeth?

Are they affecting the quality of your life?

The Whyte House in Topsham, near Exeter has pleasure and pride in introducing Dr Richard Brookshaw, a nationally and internationally renowned and respected implant surgeon.

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TOGETHER WE CAN PROVIDE Secure natural-looking teeth - Eat what you like - Forget plastic palates - Same-day teeth - Screwed-in implants - No more glue No more embarrassing moments - No need to remove at night Monthly payments - Free consultations Dr Richard Brookshaw, BDS M MedSci (Oral Surgery), Dip Imp Res Ed. (Dr Courtesy title 1996) Dr Grant McAree, BDS BSc (Hons), (Dr Courtesy title 1997)

Devon Dental Implant Clinic, 89 Fore Street, Topsham, EX3 0HQ Telephone: 01392 877494 www.exeterdentalimplantclinic.co.uk A life-changing alternative to conventional full dentures - with just four implants

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Sidmouth People My Story - Matt Booth

Matt outside the old Drill Hall

I moved to Sidmouth from Bristol with my daughter in 2005 to take up a post at Dartington College of Arts that lead me to working with a range of great individuals and organisations in the arts and public sector across Devon. I am still on the Devon County Music Education Board.

I adore Sidmouth and since moving here have been passionate about the town, its range of small businesses, the surrounding landscape where I regularly walk my dog, and the strong network of friends that I have built up. I had originally thought I might stay only until my daughter, who graduated from university last year, left home, but unsurprisingly I can not now see myself leaving the town nor moving inland and away from the sea.

On the contrary, I immersed myself fully in developments in Sidmouth, and in 2012 I led the campaign to stop the demolition of Sidmouth Drill Hall at the far eastern end of the seafront. I co-founded Sidmouth Drill Hall Hub that continues to campaign to reopen

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the building for community use. My work takes me across Northern Europe where I see many examples of how responsibly lead regeneration from within the community, and community ownership of its heritage and future backed by a strong local authority can transform a town over time and provide real benefits to local businesses, residents and visitors. For me, the Drill Hall in Sidmouth represents that heritage and that future and a fantastic opportunity to create a landmark development for us all.

In 2014 we started Sidmouth Sea Fest, an event that celebrates all things in, on and from the sea and is committed to rediscovering the fishing heritage of Sidmouth through Sidmouth food, music, arts and education. The event this year on 1st and 2nd May will be our second year and I look forward to many more to come.

Sea Fest

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HEALTH & CARE Kaya Woods APNT Dip BCMA Reg Massage & Bodywork Therapist

at The Sidmouth Chiropractic Centre Remedial Massage & Myofascial Release for pain and injury management

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Therapeutic Swedish Massage Deep Tissue Massage Hot Stone Massage Pregnancy Massage Aromatherapy Massage Indian Head Massage

For news and offers join our mailing list at devonmassage.com

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Acupuncture is a safe, gentle and effective treatment for most physical and emotional health problems.

I have 20 yearsʼ experience treating people in East Devon.

Why not give me a call and see if I can help you?

Val Davis, B.Sc. Lic.Ac. Member of the British Acupuncture Council

(01395) 578050

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Abbeyfield Shandford Budleigh Salterton EX9 6RS Registered Charity 200719

Abbeyfield Shandford

Warm and welcoming residential care home located in the attractive town of Budleigh Salterton a short distance from the town and seafront.

Offering quality care and support to our residents.

Providing long term residential care and short term respite care to older people.

For further information call Susan Bissett on: 01395 443326 or email: s.bissett@abbeyfield.com

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RETIREMENT & NURSING CARE

THE PRIORY Ottery St. Mary

Residential Care Home

Providing care, comfort and companionship.

We provide a ʝhome from home’ in a warm & friendly environment for older people We provide long-term and respite care. For further information and a friendly chat ring Donna, Maree or Gill on 01404 812939 For our Home Care Service, please call Sharon on 01404 815511 and for our new Day Care Centre contact Maree on 07720 681068 for further information.

10 Paternoster Row, Ottery St. Mary, Devon, EX11 1DP Registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), Accredited by DCC Member of Residential Care Home Trust

Full of character and set amidst its own secluded gardens, Malden House is where you find that comfort and care go hand in hand with respect, dignity and personal choice.

Visitors are welcome at any time. Come and see for yourself why we, our staff and residents are so proud of our lovely home.

We offer residential and dementia care, short breaks and day care.

Malden House 69 Sidmouth Road, Sidmouth, Devon EX10 9LR

For a brochure, please call 01395 512264 www.hartfordcare.co.uk

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Telecare Helping you remain safe and independent in your own home.

Telecare is a personal alarm system connected to a 24 hour response centre.

To discuss your needs please ring:

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Residential and Nursing Home

Committed to providing excellent care.

We are a caring and dedicated team of healthcare professionals who aim to deliver the very best in nursing care. We have a history of excellent inspection reports by The Care Quality Commission. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if we can be of assistance to you.

01395 514172 www.sidmouthnursinghome.org

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FASHION & BEAUTY

Update your wardrobe with this season's style With spring now here and summer just around the corner, it's the perfect time to start looking at your summer wardrobe. Our local retailers have been hard at work selecting the best styles and products for this season. We're are lucky to have a great range of independent boutiques, who strive to source unique, stylish clothing you won't find anywhere else! Greater still, 'lunch' with a friend to discuss your purchases. Our town abounds with great places to enjoy lunch or just a coffee and cake!

Caroline’s Mobile Hairdressing Professional hairdressing in the comfort of your own home.

24 years experience.

113 Temple Street Sidmouth Devon EX10 9BH

(01395) 516127 07970 607812

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Craft Workshops & Classes Textile Craft Supplies • Handmade Gifts • Embroidery • Patchwork

• Needle Felting • Craft Sewing • Wet Felting

Shop open Wed - Sat, 10:00am - 4:30pm

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Come and visit the unique collection of flattering and individual clothing in all sizes at Overly Gorgeous, with complimentary knitwear and accessories.

You can find us down Mill Street (the road next to Natwest Bank) on the right.

25 years experience, friendly and professional

(01395) 578 917

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Above Mocha Restaurant, Sidmouth Esplanade

We look forward to seeing you there!

(01395) 513209 www.overlygorgeous.co.uk Open Tuesday to Saturday 10.00am - 4.15pm

38 Mill Street, Sidmouth EX10 8DF

Great shoe shopping in Sidmouth I have now moved from Cross Lane, and am in the middle of building my own salon at home!

I am doing mobile treatments until the salon is up and running.

Just back from the Esplanade in Fore Street

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Gel/Acrylic Nail Extensions Sienna X Spray Tanning A Range of Eye Treatments Tanning/Nail Parties Available

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01395 516618 Contact Kristina on

07525 469748 MAY & JUNE 15

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LET BATTLE COMMENCE… FORTHCOMING AUCTIONS ANTIQUE AND LATER FURNITURE 7TH MAY 2015 AT 11AM SILVER, JEWELLERY AND WATCHES 21ST MAY 2015 AT 11AM ANTIQUE AND LATER FURNITURE 4TH JUNE 2015 AT 11AM CLASSIC CAR AND VEHICLE RESTORATION PROJECTS 4TH JULY 2015 SELECTED ANTIQUES, COLLECTABLES AND PICTURES 16TH JULY 2015 AT 11AM THE FINE ART AUCTION ROOMS, DOWELL STREET, HONITON, DEVON, EX14 1LX 01404 517000 · 01392 345454 SIDMOUTH DIARY MAY & JUNE 15 www.whittonsauctions.co.uk · info@whittonsauctions.co.uk The

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Experienced & nonexperienced welcome to join our friendly team.

COMPUTER SOLUTIONS

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For small business & home users for PCs and Apple Macs

• Repairs & Upgrades • Virus & Spyware removal • Networking • Internet Problems

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