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Editor’s Letter Welcome to the November and December edition of the Sidmouth Diary.

There seems to be much controversy at the moment in Sidmouth, particularly in relation to The Knowle and the plans of East Devon District Council to sell it off to developers. My own thoughts are that it would undoubtedly be a great tragedy for all the residents of the valley as you can imagine there would be the inevitable pressure to maximise return on the investment from developers, possibly resulting in the loss of the green space bordering the road and loss of the beautiful trees. It’s never worth listening to ‘assurances’, unless the space is legally protected, it’s vulnerable. We’re at a stage now, where it’s ‘Open Season’ to build all over our beautiful East Devon countryside. Worryingly, when councils allow building on Grade1 agricultural land (Cranbrook), you know that something is seriously wrong. For Sidmouth, it’s vitally

important for residents to make a stand before the green spaces in Sidmouth are concreted over forever. Incidentally, the work done

by Sidmouth Drill Hall Hub CIC is vital to prevent irreversible high-rise residential development at the Ham - I urge you to lend it your support.

Call me an old cynic, but I was under the misguided impression that councillors were supposed to represent the views and needs of their communities - these days it seems many of them are more concerned with asset-stripping resources for cash.

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Until 30 Nov - Ballroom & Latin practice every Thursday night.New members & visitors welcome, Sidmouth Ballroom Dancing, St Francis Church Hall, Sidmouth, 8.00pm to 10.00pm.

COLIN BENTLEY ART SHOW

Until 06 Nov - Solo art exhibition by artist Colin Bentley. Free entry, Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, 10.00am to 4.00pm.

MONTHLY SHARE CLUB MEETING

Until 15 Nov - Ladies and Gentlemen interested in shares and investments are welcome, Hopeful Volunteers Investment Club, Twyford house, Sidmouth, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB

Until 18 Nov - Friendly photography club for all ages and abilities, Sidmouth Photographic Club, Kennaway House, Sidmouth, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

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Until 02 Dec - A Badminton Club for players with some experience. New members welcome, Sidmouth Badminton Club, Sidmouth Sports Centre, Sidmouth, 8.00pm to 10.00pm.

Until 08 Dec - Beginner cooking or expand your range of dishes, Cooking Mum Never Taught You, using Sidmouth College, Sidmouth, 6.00pm to 7.30pm.

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01 Nov - Meeting at the Royal York and Faulkner Hotel, Sidmouth on 1st Sunday of month, Friendship Group (Royal York Hotel), Royal York & Faulkner, Sidmouth, 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

PETE ALLEN JAZZ ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON

01 Nov - Pete Allen’s solo jazz show - happy music for everyone. Pay £8.50 on door, Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, 2.00pm to 5.30pm.

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FREE COMMUNITY FRIENDSHIP LUNCH

01 Nov - Don’t be alone, come along and share an informal lunch and meet new people, Primley United Reformed Church, Primley Road, Sidmouth, 12.15am to 2.30pm.

SIDMOUTH MUSICAL PRE AUDITION REHEARSALS

02 Nov - Pre-audition rehearsals on Monday evening, Sidmouth Musical Theatre, St Peter’s Church Hall, Sidford, 7.30pm.

SIDFORD SCOTTISH DANCE

02 Nov - Monday evening scottish dance for all abilities, Sidford Scottish Dance, Sidford Village Hall, Sidford, 7.45pm to 9.45pm.

SNACK ‘N’ CHAT

03 Nov - Friendly lunch in the Church Hall on first Tuesday of month October to April, All Saints’ Church, Sidmouth, All Saints’ Road, Sidmouth, 12.15am.

SIDMOUTH’S LOCAL THURSDAY MARKET

05 Nov - Unique market full of local traders, for jewellery, housewares, gifts and more, Sidmouth Thursday Market, St John Hall Blackmore Drive, Sidmouth, 9.00am to 3.00pm.

YOUTH YOGA AT JALA FLOW YOGA, SIDMOUTH

05 Nov to 10 Dec - Youth Yoga. 6 Week Course.

Yoga and Mindfulness for ages 11 to 16 years, Jala Flow Yoga, Ladysmith House, Sidmouth, 4.45pm to 5.45pm.

COPPERHEAD

06 Nov - Carlsberg don’t do live music, but if they did, it would be here!

The Black Horse, 30 Fore Street, Sidmouth, 9.30pm to 12.00am.

AS ONE THEATRE PRESENT TINDERBOX

06 Nov - This new play gives a classic Hans Christian Anderson tale a new twist, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 7.30pm to 9.00pm.

STEVE WATERS

06 Nov - Acoustic singer songwriter, The Marine, The Esplanade, Sidmouth, 9.30pm to 11.00pm.

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KRECHE AND CO

06 Nov to 29 Jan Friendly Mums & Toddlers Group every Friday Term Time Only £1 per family, Primley United Reformed Church, Primley Road, Sidmouth, 10.00am to 12.00am.

ORANGUTAN WHEELBARROW

07 Nov - Carlsberg don’t do live music, but if they did, it would be here!

The Black Horse, 30 Fore Street, Sidmouth, 9.30pm to 12.00am.

ANDY NUNN DJ SET

07 Nov - Dj, The Marine, The Esplanade, Sidmouth, 9.30pm to 11.00pm.

SIDFORD SCOTTISH DANCE

09 Nov - Monday evening scottish dance for all abilities, Sidford Scottish Dance, Sidford Village Hall, Sidford, 7.45pm to 9.45pm.

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NEIL SANDS PRESENTS CHRISTMAS MEMORIES

10 Nov - Tea dances on second Tuesday afternoon of each month except August & December, Sidmouth Ballroom Dancing, St Francis Hall, Sidmouth, 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

10 Nov - A nostalgic trip down memory lane, featuring your favourite songs, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 2.00pm to 4.30pm.

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POETRY PLEASE (SIDMOUTH) MEETING

12 Nov - Simon Dell talk about Dartmoor author Beatrice Chase. £10.

Starts 7.30pm, Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, 7.00pm to 9.00pm.

10 Nov - Regular informal gathering at the Leigh Brown Room, Sidmouth.

All welcome, Poetry Please, The Old Meeting, Sidmouth, 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

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Late Night Shopping 4th Dec SIDMOUTH’S LOCAL THURSDAY MARKET

12 Nov - Unique market full of local traders, for jewellery, housewares, gifts and more, Sidmouth Thursday Market, St John Hall Blackmore Drive, Sidmouth, 9.00am to 3.00pm.

YOGA NIDRA (YOGA SLEEP) WORKSHOP

14 Nov - You will enjoy a relaxing and calming meditative yoga practice before embarking, Julie Bladon, Kennaway House, Sidmouth, 10.30am to 12.30am.

SIDMOUTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ‘SWITCH ON’

14 Nov - Sidmouth will be illuminated on Saturday evening with the seasonal lights, Sidmouth Town Council, Woolcombe House, Sidmouth.

THE BROWNING VERSION BY TERENCE RATTIGAN.

14 Nov - The Uncommon Players, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

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PERFECT STRANGERS

14 Nov - Carlsberg don’t do live music, but if they did, it would be here!

The Black Horse, 30 Fore Street, Sidmouth, 9.30pm to 12.00am.

SIDMOUTH FARMER’S MARKET

14 Nov - A volunteer run local produce market providing sustainably sourced fresh goods, Sidmouth Farmers’ Market, St John’s Ambulance Hall, Sidmouth, 9.00am to 1.00pm.

SATURDAY CLUB

14 Nov - Drop-in visiting time for children with additional needs and disabilities, The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth, Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, 10.00am to 1.00pm.

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14 Nov - Try the process of Japanese style bookbinding, Learn Devon,

Simon Dell 12th Nov

14 Nov - Trios by Beethoven, Martinu, Schubert, Sidmouth Music, Knowle Council Chamber, Sidmouth, 3.00pm to 5.00pm.

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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.

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Experienced & non-experienced welcome.

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COFFEE & CO

28 Nov - Monthly group offering coffee, cake and friendship, All Saints’ Church, Sidmouth, All Saints’ Road, Sidmouth, 10.00am.

Just Misbehavin’ 19th Dec SEASIDE RENDEZVOUS WITH TEA AND CAKE

15 Nov - Afternoon concert in a beautiful seaside location, Exeter Festival Chorus, Sidmouth Parish Church, Sidmouth, 3.00pm to 4.15pm.

STAMP CLUB MEETING AT TWYFORD HO, SIDMOUTH

16 Nov - Displays and talks on stamps, come to 3 meetings free - yearly sub £10 only, Sidmouth & Honiton Stamp Club, Twyford House, Sidmouth, 6.45pm to 9.30pm.

EAST DEVON AMNESTY GROUP AT TWYFORD HOUSE

19 Nov - Regular monthly meeting, we’re always delighted to greet new members, Amnesty International East Devon, Twyford House, Sidmouth, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.

A J’S BIG BAND AND VOCALISTS

20 Nov - The 17th piece band with stunning vocals from songstress Paula Mitchell, Manor Pavilion

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Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 7.30pm to 9.45pm.

RISK

20 Nov - Carlsberg don’t do live music, but if they did, it would be here!

The Black Horse, 30 Fore Street, Sidmouth, 9.30pm to 12.00am.

WEST COUNTRY CHRISTMAS CAROLS

20 Nov to 22 Nov - Folk South West’s ever-popular weekend of workshops and concerts, Sidmouth Methodist Church, High Street, Sidmouth.

VARIETY BY THE SEA

21 Nov - Slightly Fat Features present Variey By The Sea. Great family show, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth.

ROADHOGS

21 Nov - Carlsberg don’t do live music, but if they did, it would be here!

The Black Horse, 30 Fore Street, Sidmouth, 9.30pm to 12.00am.

STONEFOX

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21 Nov - A night a quality and distinction, The Marine, The Esplanade, Sidmouth, 8.00pm to 11.00pm.

KENNAWAY JAZZ CLUB

22 Nov - Jazz duo with Ian Bateman, trombone and Craig Milverton, piano.

Entry £10. Bar, Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, 2.30pm to 5.30pm.

EDGE

27 Nov - Carlsberg don’t do live music, but if they did, it would be here!

The Black Horse, 30 Fore Street, Sidmouth, 9.30pm to 12.00am.

SLIM PICKINGS

27 Nov - Originals and covers, The Marine, The Esplanade, Sidmouth, 9.30pm to 11.00pm.

BALLET THEATRE UK PRESENT THE SNOW QUEEN

27 Nov to 28 Nov ‘Critics choice - top five productions touring the

28 Nov - Carlsberg don’t do live music, but if they did, it would be here!

The Black Horse, 30 Fore Street, Sidmouth, 9.30pm to 12.00am.

ISCA ENSEMBLE CLASSICAL ORCHESTRAL CONCERT

28 Nov - The Isca Ensemble with violinist Emmanuel Bach in a concert for Hospiscare, ISCA Ensemble, Sidmouth Parish Church, Sidmouth, 7.30pm to 9.45pm.

CHRISTMAS ARTISAN CRAFT FAIR

29 Nov - Kick-start your Christmas shopping, or treat yourself at the festive event, The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth, Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, 10.00am to 4.00pm.

DECEMBER SNACK ‘N’ CHAT

01 Dec - Enjoy a delicious lunch & celebrate the Christmas season, All Saints’ Church, Sidmouth, All Saints’ Road, Sidmouth, 12.15am.

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Bonfire Night 5th Nov A SWINGING CHRISTMAS EVENING

03 Dec - Boogie woogie/ swing pianist and vocalist Peter Gill and his band, Manor Pavilion Theatre & Arts Centre, Manor Road, Sidmouth, 7.30pm to 9.40pm.

SIDMOUTH LATE NIGHT SHOPPING

did, it would be here!

The Black Horse, 30 Fore Street, Sidmouth, 9.30pm to 12.00am.

05 Dec - Sid Vale Carnival Club, Sidford Village Hall, Sidmouth, 9.00am to 12.00am.

05 Dec - SidmouthMusic: Raphaela Papadakis (soprano) and James Sherlock (piano): lieder, Sidmouth Music, Knowle Council Chamber, Sidmouth, 3.00pm to 5.00pm.

KENNAWAY JAZZ CLUB CHRISTMAS SPECIAL

FRIENDSHIP CLUB FOR OVER 50S M & F

BREAKFAST-COFFEE/ MORNING XMAS FAIR

05 Dec - Vocalist Eleisha May joins the Craig and Ben Milverton Quintet. £10 on door, Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, 7.00pm to 10.30pm.

04 Dec - Late Night Shopping till 8pm, Sidmouth Chamber of Commerce, Various, Sidmouth, 9.00am to 8.00pm.

SIDMOUTH MUSIC: RAPHAELA PAPADAKIS

06 Dec - Meeting on 1st Sunday of month, Friendship Group (Royal York Hotel), Royal York & Faulkner, Sidmouth, 2.30pm to 4.30pm.

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08 Dec - Regular informal gathering at the Leigh Brown Room, Sidmouth.

All welcome, Poetry Please, The Old Meeting, Sidmouth, 2.00pm to 4.00pm.

CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT

11 Dec - Annual candlelit Carol Service, The Donkey Sanctuary Sidmouth, Slade House Farm, Sidmouth, 3.30pm to 7.00pm.

ROCK THE NIGHT

11 Dec - Carlsberg don’t do live music, but if they did, it would be here!

The Black Horse, 30 Fore Street, Sidmouth, 9.30pm to 12.00am.

USUAL SUSPECTS

12 Dec - Carlsberg don’t do live music, but if they did, it would be here!

The Black Horse, 30 Fore Street, Sidmouth, 9.30pm to 12.00am.

SIDMOUTH FARMER’S MARKET

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PETE ALLEN JAZZ BAND

13 Dec - Christmas party with Pete’s traditional jazz seven. Tickets £13.50 in advance, Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, 2.00pm to 6.00pm.

CHRISTINGLE AT ST FRANCIS CHURCH

15 Dec - Advent service of Christingle on Sunday afternoon, St Francis Church, Bennetts Hill, Sidmouth, 4.00pm.

EAST DEVON LUNCHEON CLUB

15 Dec - MAGGIE DUFFY Devon Historical and Hysterical, East Devon Luncheon Club, Victoria Hotel, Sidmouth, 12.30am to 3.00pm.

EXTRACTOR

19 Dec - Carlsberg don’t do live music, but if they did, it would be here!

The Black Horse, 30 Fore Street, Sidmouth, 9.30pm to 12.00am.

CHRISTMAS DINNER PARTY

19 Dec - Christmas Dinner Party, Lymebourne Community Centre, Lymebourne Community Centre, Sidmouth, 12.00am to 4.00pm.

ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH CAROL SERVICE

20 Dec - You are invited to a Friday evening Carol Service, All Saints’ Church, Sidmouth, All Saints’ Road, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.

STAMP CLUB MEETING AT TWYFORD HO, SIDMOUTH

21 Dec - Displays and talks on stamps, come to 3 meetings free - yearly sub £10 only, Sidmouth & Honiton Stamp Club, Twyford House, Sidmouth, 6.45pm to 9.30pm.

ST FRANCIS CAROL SERVICE

22 Dec - Traditional Sunday Christmas carol service, St Francis Church, Bennetts Hill, Sidmouth, 6.00pm.

CHRISTINGLE AT ALL SAINTS’

24 Dec - Family Christingle service on Christmas Eve, All Saints’ Church, Sidmouth, All Saints’ Road, Sidmouth, 4.00pm.

COPPERHEAD

18 Dec - Carlsberg don’t do live music, but if they did, it would be here!

The Black Horse, 30 Fore Street, Sidmouth, 9.30pm to 12.00am.

SIDMOUTH CHORAL SOCIETY CHRISTMAS CONCERT

19 Dec - Saturday evening concert with some audience participitation, Sidmouth Choral Society, Sidmouth Parish Church, Sidmouth, 7.30pm.

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24 Dec - Carlsberg don’t do live music, but if they did, it would be here!

The Black Horse, 30 Fore Street, Sidmouth, 9.30pm to 12.00am.

CULPRITS - BOXING DAY SPECIAL

26 Dec - Carlsberg don’t do live music, but if they did, it would be here!

The Black Horse, 30 Fore Street, Sidmouth, 9.30pm to 12.00am.

PANTOMIME - ALI BABA AND THE FORTY THIEVES

28 Dec to 09 Jan - SADS annual pantomime.

Written by Ben Crocker and directed by Leigh Steedman, Sidmouth Amateur Dramatic Society, Manor Pavilion Theatre, Sidmouth.

NEW YEARS EVE GALA DINNER

SIDMOUTH COLLEGE CAROL CONCERT

16 Dec - The college are holding their annual Carol Concert on Wednesday evening, Sidmouth College, Parish Church, Sidmouth, 7.00pm to 8.30pm.

ROCKFELLA - XMAS SPECIAL

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31 Dec - 7 course tasting menu with accompanying Wine Flight, The Salty Monk, Church Street, Sidmouth, 8.00pm to 1.00am.

BRINGING IN THE NEW YEAR WITH STONEFOX

31 Dec - Carlsberg don’t do live music, but if they did, it would be here!

The Black Horse, 30 Fore Street, Sidmouth, 9.30pm to 12.00am.

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Winter Solstice Exhibition

04 Dec to 10 Jan - New works by Victoria Goodman, Catherine Osbond, Neil Hampson, George Hutchinson and Alison Kerruish.

Art tuition available throughout the year. www.eastdevonart.co.uk

Exhibitions across East Devon ART EXHIBITION BY BRYAN DAWKINS 03 Oct to 11 Oct - An exhibition of Bryan's latest paintings of sea and landscapes, Bryan Dawkins, Kennaway House, Sidmouth, 10.00am to 5.00pm.

Neil Hampson - ‘Sidmouth from Salcombe Hill’

BRENDAN NEILAND 16 Oct to 16 Nov - Neiland's subject is the city-scape, and the modern metropolitan existence, Brook Gallery, 1 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter and Foreshore House, Budleigh Salterton.

Victoria Goodman - ‘Seaton Hole’

George Hutchinson - 'Brixham' - East Devon Art

COLIN BENTLEY ART SHOW 31 Oct to 06 Nov - Solo art exhibition by artist Colin Bentley. Free entry, Kennaway House, Coburg Road, Sidmouth, 10.00am to 4.00pm.

Exhibition Peter Barker and Amanda Popham 07 to 20 Nov Two exciting solo shows of long established landscape artist Peter Barker and Amanda Popham’s celebrated figurative pottery. www.marinehouseatbeer.co.uk 01297 625257 01297 625144

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PETER BARKER SOLO EXHIBITION 07 Nov to 15 Nov - Peter Barker solo exhibition, Marine House at Beer, Fore Street, Beer.

AMANDA POPHAM SOLO EXHIBITION 07 Nov to 20 Nov - Amanda Popham solo exhibition, Steam Gallery, Beer.

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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

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FASHION & BEAUTY Seasonal shopping Christmas is fast approaching now! The shopping's great in Sidmouth - you can find those perfect gifts for friends and family without having to travel for miles!

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Great shoe shopping in Sidmouth

Workshops • Supplies Handmade Gifts Find us at St John Ambulance Hall, Blackmore Gardens, Sidmouth on the first Friday of every month.

10am to 1pm.

Refreshments available.

Just back from the Esplanade in Fore Street

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To find out more please contact us: Pauline Pepper: 07553 256856

01395 516618

& Shirley Reeves: 07849 759277 maisiedaisysidmouth @live.co.uk

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

24 years experience.

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Look your best this festive season, visit us at:

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Pamper your loved ones this Christmas and purchase one of our seabrease gift vouchers. Come in and see a selection of beautiful stocking fillers and gifts from ESPA, Jessica, bareMinerals, Environ & much more... Weʼre just above Mocha Restaurant, Sidmouth Esplanade

(01395) 578 917

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Choose 2 of the following for £40 or 3 for £55  Shellac Manicure  Nailtiques Pedicure  Bare Minerals Makeover  Environ Precision Facial  Express Eyelash Extensions  Sienna X Spray Tan

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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.

Beautiful bespoke ladies clothing for all sizes. All our designs can be created just for you. We specialise in wedding mother of the bride/groom outfits, cruise wear and evening wear - all handmade to order

by Julie in our workshop.

Accessories available.

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

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sizes 14-34

£20.00 Gel Polish!

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

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Come and see our gorgeous refurbished shop in Mill Street, Sidmouth!

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

Contact Kristina on

07525 469748

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Celebrating 23 years of Business in East Devon

Helen Mulvaney.

BA (Hons), Dip M, .

DipPFS.

MANAGING your MONEY The problem with pensions...

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Proprietor of.

Richmond.

Independent

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.

ver the last few years we

in three people hitting the state

To find out more about her practice, you can view her company website at:

have been subjected to a

pension age in the 12 months

www.richmondindependent.co.uk

mountain of pension changes. Not

following April 2016 would be

just changes to do with private

able to claim the new full state

pensions but also we have the

pension amount of £151 per week.

a bit of short term jigging. Over

advent of the new so-called “flat

The self-employed are likely to be

the long term, the figures for

rate” state pension. It turns out,

one of the winners in terms of the

funding, in particular, are looking

however, that descriptions like

new state pension.

unsustainable. Although costs

“flat-rate” and “single tier” probably

will dip in the short term, over

donʼ t best describe the new state

Although state pension forecasts

pension. Originally, it was thought

are now available from DWP, it

the longer term the government is only estimating the pension

that under the new and simplified

would appear that the “rebate

costs as 8.5% of GDP (currently it

state pension (due to be introduced

derived amount” might not have

is 6.4% of GDP)** and the longer

from April 2016) new pensioners

been calculated yet (although

term realistic funding figures will

would all receive a flat rate of

there is debate over this). My own

no doubt be higher. The retired

around £151 per week. However,

recent forecast did not include any

population is set to increase

if you have *contracted-out during

calculation reflecting contracting

massively (because Baby Boomers

your working lifetime, then itʼs

out and therefore my estimated

are now coming to retirement) and

likely that the government will

state retirement pension was

we are all living longer and the

implement a one-off deduction

vague. Therefore, many people

number of individuals over state

called a “rebate derived amount”

are still currently in the dark about

retirement date is expected to

which will be used to calculate

exactly how much state pension

increase significantly. Additionally,

how much state pension you

they are going to receive.

there will possibly be fewer

will actually receive. Simply put,

younger workers paying National

those who have contracted-out

Looking at the governmentʼs long

Insurance. The government will no

during their working lives will get

term planning on the state pension,

doubt have a number of strategies

a lower state pension. It has been

it might be considered that the

it can use, including increasing

estimated that only around one

current changes are probably just

retirement ages again, means

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Christine Ashby testing, or a shift towards serious compulsory workplace savings.

The new pension freedom provisions will probably not help because individuals may spend their pension funds much more rapidly than before (since there are no barriers on pensions).

It has come to light that some of those coming up to retirement are considering using their entire pension funds to pay down not just small debts, but also to pay off the capital on interest only mortgages, thus leaving them with no long term retirement income. There is also reports that retirees are not really understanding the fundamentals of retirement income and planning with some perhaps considering the

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Wills and probate Inheritance tax planning Administration of estates Trusts Powers of attorney Court of protection Member of Solicitors for the Elderly

Home visits available - Please call to discuss your requirements 61 Mill Street, Ottery St Mary

Telephone 01404 814303 Email: mail@christineashby.co.uk

new pension freedoms of sort of a “windfall” and

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simply cashing-in all the fund and then depositing

Regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

the proceeds in the building society. In my own experience, there appears to be a fundamental lack of appreciation by investors about the tax efficiency of pensions and many are persuaded by the press that pensions are simply a rip-off.

However, the need for retirement planning has never been more pressing. State pensions look vulnerable, final salary schemes are retreating into history and pension freedoms (whilst they fill the Treasuryʼs coffers) mean that individuals may erode their pension funds.

Talk to Helen Mulvaney about retirement options on 01395 512166. *contracting out is where employers and employees paid a reduced national insurance contribution in return for the pension scheme replacing the income which they would have received under the state second pension. ** source government Green paper Richmond Independent is a trading name of Investment & Financial Solutions Partnership LLP which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.

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Email: peter_findlay@btconnect.com

Unit 2, Dotton Farmstead, Newton Poppleford, Sidmouth.

Peter Findlay

Tax Consultant & Business Adviser t. 01395

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HOME & INTERIORS Painting & Decorating

Welcome to the Sidmouth Diary’s Home and Interiors section

Tiling & General Handy Man Friendly and Reliable Service

There's a great selection of high quality, local businesses in Sidmouth and the surrounding area. Don't forget to mention The Sidmouth diary if you use any of these businesses.

A Fine Finish Call Robin Pepper on

01395 577292 No Job too small

Tel: 01395 263898 Email: info@homesbydesignexmouth.co.uk

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Specialists in design and installation with our own team of fitters Based on customer recommendation since 1985

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“Shaping dreams into reality”

rs 30 Yesinaess of Bu

Established for over 30 years

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HOME & INTERIORS SUPERB PRICES & QUALITY • HUGE SELECTION

Over 20 Years Specialist Experience in Antique & Modern Furniture ● ● ● ● ●

Free Estimates

Restoration French Polishing Cabinet Making Modern Finishes Flood & Fire Damage

Collection & Delivery

01395223321 or 07817984505

www.browningrestorations.co.uk

East

Devon Blinds

Verticals • Venetians Rollers • Roman • Pleated Velux • Conservatory FREE Quotes FREE Measuring NO VAT FREE Fitting

01395 273453 / 07957 591270 www.eastdevonblinds.co.uk

BARBARA ROUSE CURTAINS & SOFT FURNISHINGS

♦ Handmade curtains

Nev Wrathall Decorators • Domestic & Commercial

• Interior & exterior decoration • Wallpapering specialist

Contact: 07976 556142

www.nevwrathalldecorators.co.uk

♦ Roman Blinds ♦ Fabric ♦ Tracks and poles ♦ Fitting Service ♦ Upholstery ♦ FREE measuring

and design service

Tel: 01395 232532

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HOME & INTERIORS 25 years experience • All trades fully qualified

SGS BUILDING SERVICES Extensions and Loft Conversions Kitchens and Bathrooms Windows and Doors Driveways and Flood Defences

Call Roger on 01392 467051 or Graham on 07869 147625

www.suigenerissolutions.co.uk

PLASTERING Chris Small

City & Guilds qualified

10 YEARS EXPERIENCE chrissmallplastering@yahoo.co.uk

All aspects of plastering covered: Interior plastering, both new & repairs Dry lining to completion Exterior rendering Ceiling coving

Fully Insured

Call for your FREE quotation

PLUMBING HEATING

RENEWABLES ENVIRONMENTAL

We cover the whole of East Devon

• Boiler Installations • Domestic Plumbing • Bathroom & Tiling • Solar Systems • Central Heating • Large & Small Jobs • Servicing & Repairs • Underfloor Heating Call Richard on:

01404 234363 info@synergiswltd.co.uk www.synergiswltd.co.uk Spurtham Farm, Upottery, Honiton, EX14 9QD

Local - Reliable - Efficient

m. 07792 946 573 t. 01395 579316

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Newlook

EST 1984

COMPLETE DESIGN & FITTING

Bathroom Specialists

BATHROOM REFURBISHMENT

DESIGN

QUALITY SERVICE - QUALITY FINISH

We design and fit high-quality bathrooms We comprehensively design photorealistic plans, illustrating the optimised potentials, using advanced 3D software. Our installations are durable with long term guarantees.

WE SPECIALISE IN THE FOLLOWING: ♦ Wetrooms ♦ Disability Conversions ♦ Conversions & Alterations ♦ Updating Existing Bathrooms Excellent aftercare from our own knowledgeable team of experts.

Our delighted customers say: “it was a pleasure working with Simon” “would thoroughly recommend NLD” “the end result looked terrific” “the work was both professional and impressive”

You are most welcome to contact us for advice and a free quotation: 01395 514444 or 07973 561055

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01395 515135 or 07904 125008

nick@perfectfitjoinery.co.uk www.perfectfitjoinery.co.uk

CATHY’S DOMESTIC CLEANING SERVICES

One of Devonʼs Leading Providers of Domestic and commercial fire and security solutions Bespoke systems tailored to suit your every need Call us for a chat about cost effective Security Solutions

01395 222999/ 01392 368830 www.tamarsecurity.co.uk

CARPET AND UPHOLSTERY CLEANING by

RELIABLE AND FRIENDLY £11.00 per hour ALSO IRONING AND SHOPPING

TEL: 01395 - 579746 “CATHY” (EVENINGS PLEASE)

MARTIN PAVER I’ve been cleaning carpets for 38 years!

Fully insured Specialised cleaning of oriental rugs also treatment of:

PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

INTERIOR / EXTERIOR PAINTING & DECORATING • CARPENTRY • PAVING PATIOS • P.V.C. FACIAS • GUTTERS Please telephone Graham

01395 579746 (Evenings)

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No sticky residue left when the carpet has dried!

Carpet mites Bed bugs Dust mites Fleas Remove bacteria Sanitize carpets

Tel: 01395 597320

Mobile: 07977 605162 enquiries@cleaningyourcarpets.co.uk

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ROOFING SPECIALISTS

Over 25 years experience All aspects of roofing undertaken Friendly professional service Cscs trained & fully insured FREE no obligation quotation

t. 01392 834894 m. 07966 476881 Sidmouthroofing@outlook.com

APR

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL PLASTERING CONTRACTOR

Plastering Services PAUL CLARE Telephone 01395 597481 Mobile 07866 496953

NORMAN SPENCER & SON PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS

“Your local plumber for a professional & reliable service”

Electrical Contractors

J.R. PRATT Experienced in Domestic, Commercial & Industrial Work Kitchens Bathrooms Lighting Electric Heating Fire Alarm Systems

NO JOB TOO SMALL!

We’re qualified, clean & reliable

Email. simon.spencer@hotmail.co.uk NOV & DEC 15

For a fast, efficient service, call: Office: 01395 275 962 Mobile: 07813 920 330

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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

Carpets or Upholstery need cleaning?

We have the solutions!

Jackman Fabric Care An established (2004) local family firm taking pride in their cleaning care.

Successfully combining finest traditional personal service with latest technology, highest standards are guaranteed Superb results Extra long Lasting Excellent drying times

Furniture moved Reasonable prices Curtains in-situ

Transform your home Call Mervyn on 01395 272428 www.jackmanfabriccare.com

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Hoskin Storage www.hoskinstorage.co.uk

Storage in Exmouth Watertight and lockable units

From £9.90 per week Removals can be arranged.

Hoskin Landscapes Landscaping Stonework & Brickwork Patio s & Decking Paving Fencing Ponds Lawns Complete Garden Layouts Gritting Service Contact: 01395

277049

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HOME & INTERIORS

Enjoy in style and comfort Fit Marla conservatory blinds and you can enjoy summer indoors without discomfort from heat and glare...

TO DO fo r N e w bli nadtso ry co n s e rv od a y Call Steve on Ca ll St e ve t

01395 548 111

Visit: www.marlacustomblinds.co.uk/sidmouth Over 20 Years Email: stevehartland@marlacustomblinds.co.uk

C&S WINDOWS

Based in Budleigh, covering Lower Otter Valley

We provide the highest standard of: sed Weʼre ba & h ig le d in Bu talling s in n e e have b and o o s, d rs window r s torie fo conserva rs a e y 20 the past

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Please call us for a free quote on: Our installations adhere to current building regulations

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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

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

01395 519856 Mobile: 07880 797613 Tel:

www.sidvalleytreesurgery.co.uk

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Cec Hardy’s lighthearted take on life

Pining for a Predator

by Cec Hardy

Anyone got a pine marten or two to spare? Probably not unless you happen to be visiting from Scotland for I believe they died out in our neck of the woods at least a hundred years ago.

I’ve read recently that they are multiplying north of the border so there might be a few spare ones available. Of course even in their Celtic heartlands you can’t just nip down to the nearest pine marten sanctuary and pick one up. They are after all for life not just for Ch****** (that was a close one, nearly mentioned the dreaded word and it’s only November).

“He’s really flipped this time” I hear you mutter, “why would anyone want such a ferocious beast?” Well I’ve heard that in Scotland the pine marten population increase has resulted in a consequent reduction in grey squirrel numbers.

“Mmm” I surmised, “could be the answer to a maiden’s prayer. Having one or two in the garden could save us a lot of trouble bird-feeder-theft and holes-in-the-lawn wise. I’d even travel up to Scotland to collect them.”

I’m a bit of an animal lover but it doesn’t extend to foreign beasts that invade this country, pillage our bird feeders and virtually wipe out our cute NOV & DEC 15

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little native red squirrels. I believe nature should be allowed to take its course, red in tooth and claw. The trouble is there aren’t any natural predators around these parts. I’ve watched many dogs and cats try to catch a squirrel but even a whippet stands little chance. Pine martens on the other hand are quick, can climb trees and have very sharp teeth.

Some grey squirrels were brought over from North America in the19th century. A big mistake for they bred like… grey squirrels. It’s estimated (the little blighters won’t stay still long enough to be counted) there are now around three million in the UK, give or take a million or so.

Because of these unwelcome invaders there are only about ten to fifteen thousand red squirrels left. The grey ones carry a deadly virus to which the reds have no immunity and also have voracious appetites as we know to our cost whereas the red ones are pickier in their eating habits so lose out to the guzzling greys. The pine martens, being native, don’t seem to bother their fellow native red squirrels so as the grey incomers are driven off the reds come out to play in ever increasing numbers.

It’s rarely a good idea to introduce a species where they don’t belong. In New Zealand, for instance, they’ve almost lost their national bird, the kiwi, due to ferrets, dogs, cats etc.

Like many of their native birds the kiwi doesn’t fly which is fine if you don’t have to but once mammals are deliberately brought in or simply hitch a ride in a passing boat you have to learn to run very fast.

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Attempts have been made to reduce the grey squirrel problem but the closing of stable doors springs to mind.

Unfortunately squirrel meat doesn’t seem to be a great delicacy. But once our pine martens are established happily in the garden I hope we can safely remove all our squirrel defences.

Even if red ones appear I’d quite happily watch them delicately nibble on the odd bit of birdseed.

I’m not sure if pine martens eat grey squirrels but they certainly put the wind up them so that they migrate to someone else’s bird table. I’ve studied an owners’ manual and can guarantee they’d be well looked after.

Small mammals are mentioned in the dietary requirements section but I’ve heard they are also partial to jam and honey so I think I could manage to keep a couple fed, though the dental fees might be a problem.

Squirrels may not be entirely responsible for the holes in the lawn.

Wife Christine has noticed many cavernous holes in what passes for grass now that it has had its yearly cut.

I’d pin the blame on badgers but she recently watched a nature programme in which armadillos were digging really deep holes and has decided it must be them, so has set up a cunning trip wire in the garden connected to her camera hoping they inadvertently take a selfie and can be identified.

Anyone have a predator who could rid us of armadillos? Apparently coyotes, black bears and cougars are good at the job - any offers? Top price paid will collect.

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TEL: 01395 514712 UNIT 9 MANSTONE WORKSHOPS, SIDMOUTH, EX10 9TU

HARTS OF HONITON SALES NEW RENAULT & ALL MAKES OF USED CARS

HONITON garage

MOT, SERVICE, BODYSHOP, TYRES, EXHAUSTS, BATTERYS Contact us on 01404 42036 www.honitongarage.co.uk

TO-AN-FRO SERVICE & REPAIRS TO ALL MAKES & MODELS

MOT Testing VEHICLE TESTING STATION

TEL:

Air conditioning Courtesy Cars Collection & Delivery available

01404 540920

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Nostalgic happenings on the farm

The Old Vet’nary

by Ken Watson

Night Calls

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hen I look back, in my declining year, to my working stock-in-trade, they are also robbing all those employees days I sometimes wonder how I survived it all. For who depend on him. How many times have I been told at least 20 years, possibly more, I worked alternate nights “I have the money waiting for you”, and when I walked and weekends on top of a 5 day week. This meant a in the door, “Now about the money”! lot of night work. Sleep was regularly broken by the telephone. Through the haunting waves of slumber, So now you have dressed, started the car and are on decisions had to be made. Could it wait till morning? your way. Still sleepy. What is the best route? What Would I need any special equipment. Location? Must get problem awaits you. Some roads in Plymouth run that right. Folk are notoriously poor at giving directions to numbers over 1,000 and have long front gardens so an encyclopaedic knowledge of local geography was with the number on the house. I had a pillar mounted needed. Then there was the delicate matter of payment. spotlight on the car just for this. Strictly illegal, but a Has to be discussed because, unlike the commercial godsend. I remember a time when I stopped a police world, a veterinary business depends on the earnings of car to ask if they had seen a run-over dog. I watched the vet and when people steal, for that is what it is, his continued overleaf...

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with amusement as the occupants obviously discussed whether to caution me about the pillar spot. They didn’t and I never was. It met it’s demise when modern cars were produced without pillars strong enough to hold it.

Reasons for a call-out ranged from domestic pets in trouble - injuries, cuts, severe illness, objects lodged in throats - to larger animals, often on Dartmoor. A swan flew into power lines, a lone calf being struck by traffic.

All went into the back of the car. These were just the cases that could not or would not come to the surgery.

Many was the time I was told there was nobody to bring the patient in, only to arrive and find 2 or 3 teenagers slumped in front of the TV. Callers ranged from owners to Police, Fire Brigade or RSPCA, and I became a connoisseur of accident set-ups.

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Dollies were set up, onlookers kept back, but I remember one poor dog, in the gutter on a steep street in a downpour.

Instructions to PC’s not to move the casualty meant that his body had backed up water which gushed over my feet when I picked him up. Some accidents were in dark and lonely spots, others in the midst of bustling night life. I attended a German Shepherd, back broken, in Plymouth’s notorious Union Street. I gave him a pain killer, but you could not hang about in such a place with drunks a plenty. So I picked him up with a lift I had perfected for such cases and as I did so he buried his teeth into my wrist. I like to think that nobody noticed.

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Medical bag held high, “Let me through please”, but knock someone’s drink at your peril!

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The late hour seemed to create an intimacy with folk.

Sitting beside a client while a bitch delivered pups, with intermittent help, in its bed. Sharing pity for a mare with colic which had to be kept on its feet and moving although it sweated with pain. The mutual joy felt as I held a fresh delivered calf or lamb in my arms. The interaction with people, like the young couple, no more than children really, very much in love, who had found this kitten severely injured below their bedroom window.

It was obviously their pet, and even more obvious that they had no money.... Hence the pretext. I hope I went along with the charade. Charity, charity!

I often gained insight into the terrible tragedies of the night. The young girl dying of cancer, the man in the prime of his life but dying of a brain tumour and sitting in his bed in dread of the coming night. Or the renal dialysis patient who has run out of veins and awaits the arrival of the expert visiting night shift or nurses to rescue her. Did you know that all that went on while you slept?

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