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Contents June-July
ISSUE NO 1
4. Forthcoming Events
23. Devon's Lost Explorers
Find out what's on in south Devon.
Lt. Colonel Percy Fawcett's final expedition.
8. Live Music Roundup
24. Devonshire Dialect
Get the info on local live music!
By local historian Ted Gosling.
10. Art Gallery What's On
26. Walk Stokeinteignhead
Art gallery events for June & July.
A beautiful walk by the Teign estuary.
14. Here Comes Colour
34. A Passion for Moths
Sue Scammell shares useful home tips.
Peter Vernon talks about Moths.
20. Flatbeare Views
38. A Visit to Totnes
Our anonymous writer speaks out.
We explore this historic market town.
21. Nelson's Column
46. The Countryman
John Fisher's thought provoking page.
Hedgehogs by Tony Jackson.
22. Walk on the Wildside
47. Tales of a Yokel
Artist Mike Hughes talks about wildlife.
Yarns from the inimitable FCR Esgen.
CONTRIBUTORS
Nigel Jones, Mike Hughes, FCR Esgen, Tony Jackson, John Fisher, Peter Vernon, Ted Gosling, Philip Hawkins.
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Editor's Letter A warm welcome to the new South Devon Coast and Country Magazine. Here we are at long last, after many months preparation, this new magazine for South Devon is finally out, which is a great relief to all who've been involved with production. The magazine came about because South Devon has, for some time, been lacking its own regional magazine - a great pity because it's a really beautiful part of Devon with exceptional countryside, ranging from stunning seascapes to moorland crags. We like to think of this as a 'quality of life' magazine and our ethos is to fully celebrate and enjoy the region in which we live. To this end, our editorial is planned to cover a wide range of subjects, with particular emphasis on countryside and wildlife. The magazine is also very pro-art, so if you're an art gallery, please make contact. Inclusion into our Galleries What's On listings is free of charge. We're a small independent company based on the south coast of Devon and have been producing magazines for nearly 20 years. If you're a writer (pro or amateur), photographer, or if you have anything to say about either about yourself or the South Devon region, then please
make contact with Nigel Jones on the following email address: nigel@prestige-media.co.uk Businesses - you may wish to know that this magazine can provide you with high quality marketing at more realistic "Devon", rather than "London" rates. We're very committed to including "proper" content within the magazine, so the reader can engage fully. Currently, the magazine has over 300 high-quality outlets across the region, this will continue to expand for 2012.
to assist, then we'd like to hear from you. The months of June and July can be truly sublime in South Devon - sun willing! June is a particularly important month as it will see many Jubilee celebrations across the region. Hope you enjoy the magazine. Regards - Nigel Jones (Editor)
Advertising - If you wish to have your business appear within the magazine, please contact: vivienne@prestige-media.co.uk A big thank you by-the-way to Vivienne Crump for all her hard work in setting up the outlets and making contact with businesses in the region. Event Organisers - you may notice that within the magazine we have a dedicated "What's On" section - if you're an event organiser or publicist for your society, company, club, charity or organisation, please make contact so we can add you onto our system for event listings. Event listings are free of charge. Become a distributor - we're currently looking for reliable people to help with our delivery round. If you have a car and ideally a partner
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June - July 2012
Forthcoming Events Jubilee
Celebrations 1st to 4th Jun - Anderton and Rowlands Funfair, celebrate the Queens jubilee by visiting Torre Abbey Meadows. 2nd Jun to 4th Jun - Totnes Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, led by Totnes Elizabethan Museum (Fore Street) and there will be special exhibitions commemorating the occasion in the Museum itself. 2nd Jun to 10th Jun - Kid's Dig For A 'Diamond', The dastardly villain has stolen the Crown Jewels. Can you find the 'Diamonds' with this fun dig-inthe-dirt. Babbacombe Model Village. 3rd to 9th Jun - Dawlish Jubilee Celebrations Week, In celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s ‘Diamond Jubilee’. Various locations around Dawlish. 4th Jun - Diamond Jubilee Garden Party, Buckland Tout-Saints Hotel, Kingsbridge. 4th Jun - River Dart Diamond Jubilee Parade, a spectacular parade of vessels in celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. 3pm6pm, River Dart, Dartmouth. 5th Jun - Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Champagne Event, Royal Champagne Afternoon Tea with Jazz Band Smooth Operators, 4-6pm. At The Cary Arms, Babbacombe 21st to 24th Jun - Shaldon Festival, A Musical Celebration for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee! Adults £10 Students £5 per ticket, For full programme call 01626 872308. At St Peters Church, Shaldon.
MAIN EVENTS 8th Jun - Dawlish Air Show, As well as the thrilling air displays this event also offers events and attractions on the ground. Dawlish Seafront. 9th Jun - J80 Sailing World Championships 2012, The championships will be held in the stunning port of Dartmouth. 30rd Jun - National Armed Forces Day, a chance for the nation to say thank you to its Armed Forces. Plymouth. 30th Jun to 5th Aug - South Devon Crab Festival, The South Devon Crab Festival is held all over South Devon at various locations and includes events, tasting, demonstrations, crabbing competitions and a range of beach events to enjoy.
7th to 13th Jul - Squib National Championships, the 42nd championship hosted by the Royal Dart Yacht Club. Dartmouth. 14th to 15th Jul - The Super Weekend, A Celebration of all things Super! Supercars, Superbikes, Superyachts. All around Torquay visit www.thesuperweekend.co.uk 25th Jul - Yealmpton Show 2012, a great day out for all the family with many attractions during the day. Tickets £10 per adult, £5 per child. At Yealmpton Showground. 27th to 30th Jul - Plymouth Classic Boat Rally, the 25th anniversary of the Plymouth Classics. Around the harbour with extra events within Plymouth.
Festivals Until 5th Jun - English Wine Week, Art, Wine and Cheese at Sharpham the perfect combination. Sharpham Vineyard, Ashprington. 1st to 3rd Jun - Ashburton Blues Festival, a fabulous line-up of Eric Bibb, Elkie Brooks, and Andy Fairweather Low and many more. At Seale-Hayne off the A383 Ashburton Road. 1st Jun to 8th Jun - English Riviera Dance Festival, For all lovers of dance, whether you just can’t keep off the dance floor, or you simply enjoy watching the spectacle, the annual English Riviera Dance Festival is a must. Belgrave Hotel, Torquay. 2nd to 10th Jun - Geopark Festival, Around Geopark sites. 3rd to 4th Jun - Goodrington Music Festival, Brand new music festival being held in the beautiful surroundings of Youngs Park at Goodrington. 15th to 16th Jun - Occombe Beer Festival, sample the best of the region’s beverages washed down with live bands and dancing in the farmyard Occombe Farm, Paignton. 15th to 17th Jun - The Contemporary Craft Festival, Bringing together 160 innovative and influential UK based designer-makers. Prices: 01626 830612 at Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey. 22nd to 24th Jun - Teignmouth Folk Festival, Folk festival with numerous acts over three days. Line up and ticket details: 01803 290427. Around Teignmouth.
South Devon Music scene. Tickets: www.lemonfest.co.uk, at Newton Abbot Racecourse.
LOCAL EVENTS 2nd Jun - Brixfest Fireworks, 10pm, Brixham. 16th Jun - Brixham Trawler Race 2012, The annual event has brought together two of Brixham's biggest one-day festivals - the famous Trawler Race and the Fisherman's Mission Open Day. 9am till 5pm. 28th Jun - Picture Day at the Devon Rural Archive, please bring in old photos or postcards of Devon's architectural and landscape heritage for scanning. Contact Abi Gray on 01548 830832. 1st Jul - Dartmouth's Louisiana Street Party, RNLI host Dartmouth's first Louisana Style Street Party. Midday. 19th Jul - Local History Day, a chance for local history societies across Devon to increase skills and knowledge. Contact Abi Gray on 01548 830832. 28th Jul to 5th Aug - Teignmouth Regatta, events around Teignmouth, a great day out with the family.
Fairs 1st to 10th Jun - Anderton and Rowlands Fun Fair, Torre Abbey Meadows, Torquay. 17th Jun - Pennywell Farm - Fathers Day, Free pasty and a pint for all dads. Treat dad to a great day out. Open 10am-5pm. Prices vary. Lower Dean, Buckfastleigh. 29th Jul - Totnes Agricultural Show, a celebration of everything rural, Berry Pomeroy, Totnes.
Theatrical Plays 12th Jun to 2nd Aug - Agatha Christie's Black Coffee, Bijou Theatre Productions present Agatha Christie's Play Black Coffee Tues/ Weds/ Thurs 7.30pm. Palace Theatre, Paignton. 3rd to 7th Jul - The Real Thing, This play is one of Tom Stoppard's most enduring and richly acclaimed works, Northcott Theatre, Exeter. 7.30pm. Sat Matinee 2.30pm.
30th Jun - Lemonfest, Lemonfest will be making it’s 3rd appearance on the
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Conc erts 8th Jun - Russell Watson, 7.30pm at Plymouth Pavilions a tribute to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Tickets from £29.50 from Plymouth Pavilions Box Office on 0845 146 1460. 13th Jun - Plymouth Symphony Orchestra, 7.30pm at Minster Church of St Andrew, Royal Parade, Plymouth. 30th Jun -Summer Evening at the Abbey, Exeter Festival Chorus. Tickets: 0845 6005441 Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh. 1st Jul - Plymouth Philharmonic Choir, 7.30pm at The Guildhall, Royal Parade, Plymouth. 6th Jul - Ugbrooke Music Festival, 6.30pm park open for picnics; 7.15pm talk then concert in chapel. Tickets £20 all-inclusive 01392 273655, Ugbrooke Park. 7th Jul - Ugbrooke Music Festival, 6.30pm park open for picnics; 7.15pm talk then concert in chapel. Tickets £20 all-inclusive 01392 273655, Ugbrooke Park.
Ballet 17th Jun - English National Ballet and Flawless, Time is of the Essence, Princess Theatre, Torquay. 22nd Jun - The Tempest, a full length ballet adaption of William Shakespeare's play, Northcott Theatre, Exeter. 24th Jun - Raymonda, With a score by Alexander Glazunov, Raymonda tells the tale of a French noblewoman betrothed to a knight of the Crusades. 4pm, beamed live at Exeter Picture House.
Opera 27th to 28th Jul - New Devon Opera, the 8th season in the gardens of Ugbrooke park. 7.00pm. Tickets from £28, available from Phoenix box Office, Exeter.
Childrens' Entertainment Until 2nd Jun - Doctor Dolittle - The Musical, performed by Paignton Operatic and Dramatic Society. At
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Dart Adventures
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evon businessman Jeremy Robinson who owns Dittisham Boats has expanded with a new business called Dart Adventures which he is running with another local resident, Piers Ballard. Many people will know Piers from his time at Café Alfresco in Dartmouth, he has a number of years experience as a sailing instructor, Stand Up Paddle board instructor, mountain biker, rock climber, snowboarder to name a few, he now wants to share his experience with other people and has joined Jeremy at Dart Adventures where they can offer people of all ages the opportunity to explore and enjoy the wonderful area around us. Dar t Adventures provides adventures and outdoor activities on Dartmoor, the River Dart and surrounding areas, these include Mountain Biking, Climbing, Kayaking, Trekking, Coasteering, Caving and Stand Up Paddle Boarding.
We offer tailor made packages for both individuals and groups which can last from half a day to a week long adventure, we can also provide accommodation if required which can be under canvas in the woods or in the comfort of a house! Dittisham Boats (our sister company) operates from the pontoon in Dittisham on the River Dart and hires out Motor Boats, Small Sailing Boats and Stand Up Paddle Boards. Sailing tuition is also available ranging from an introductory taster lesson for a complete beginner to a course to suit your requirements.
a skipper and unlike our smaller boats can be taken out to sea where you can explore the beautiful coastline, take a trip to Salcombe, water ski or kust, enjoy a swim whilst anchored off Blackpool sands beach. All information can be found at www.dartadventures.co.uk and www.dittishamboats.co.uk or we can be contacted on 0845 8810110
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June - July 2012
Forthcoming Events Palace Theatre, Paignton. 16th to 17th Jun - The Enormous Turnip, Northcott Theatre, Exeter. 3pm. 23rd Jun - Little Red Riding Hood Ballet, These family works are based on popular children’s storyteller, Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes. Northcott Theatre, Exeter, 2:30pm.
Carnivals 21st to 28th Jul - Kingsbridge Fair Week, a week of family entertainment for all age groups. 9am till 5pm daily. Kingsbridge. 4th Aug - Shaldon Water Carnival, a wonderful day out for all the family. Shaldon.
Comedy Until 2nd Jun - Doctor in the House, Do you need a prescription for laughter? With Joe Pasquale and Robert Powell. 7.30pm, Theatre Royal Plymouth.
19th to 20th Jun - The Complete World of Sports (abridged), The Reduced Shakespeare Company, Northcott Theatre, Exeter. 24th Jun - Stuart Lee - Carpet Remnant World, A new full length touring show from the acclaimed star of BBC2’s Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle. Northcott Theatre, 8pm.
Dartington 3rd to 5th Jun - Dartington Food Fair, Entrance is £4 for adults (children under 12 go free) and on-site parking is free. The Shops At Dartington. 19th to 21st Jun - Aune Head Arts and The Home & the World Summit, An international gathering of artists, writers, philosophers, policy-makers, organisations and others, Dartington Hall. 22nd to 23rd Jun - Dartington Home Festival, A celebration and exploration of different cultures and languages, Dartington Hall. 6th to 16th Jul - Way with Words, The Telegraph Ways With Words festival of words and ideas is a vibrant and joyful
10-day event, a chance for those who read books to meet those who write them. Dartington Hall.
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Ashburton Local Produce Market Thursday/Friday/Saturday, 9am - 3pm, Tucker’s Yard. Bovey Tracey Farmers' Market Alternate Saturdays, Union Square. Buckfastleigh Farmers’ Market Thursdays, 9am-1pm. Town Hall. Dartmouth Farmers’ Market - 2nd Saturday of the month, 9am w 1pm, Market Square. Dawlish Local Produce Market - 1st Friday of the month, 9am - 2pm, Piazza on the lawn. Ivybridge Country Market - Fridays, 8.30am - 11.30am, The Scout Hut, St Leonard’s Road. Kingsbridge Country Market Wednesdays, 8am - noon. Town Hall, Fore Street. Kingsbridge Farmers’ Market - 1st & 3rd Saturdays of the month, 9am-1pm, Town Square. Newton Abbot Farmers’ Market Tuesdays, 9am - 4pm, Courtenay Street. Teignmouth Local Produce Market 3rd Saturday of the month, The Triangle. Totnes Good Food Sunday - 3rd Sunday of the month, the market square.
Antique & Flea Fridays - Totnes Flea Market, Civic Hall Square on Fridays. Jun 30th - Devon County Antiques Fair, Antiques and Collectors fair, at the Matford Centre, Marsh Barton, Exeter.
MARKET DAYS Brixham Arts and craft Market - Every Saturday under the old fish market, Brixham harbourside. Dartmouth Market - Every Tuesday and Friday in the Market Square from Easter to October. Ivybridge Market - The Scout Hut, St Leonard's Road, Ivybridge. Fridays from 8.30am-11.30am.
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Kingsbridge Market - Town Hall Foyer, Fore Street, Kingsbridge. Wednesdays from 8.15am - 12noon. Newton Abbot Outdoor Market - Market Square every Wednesday & Saturday 8am-4pm. Tavistock Market - The Pannier Market, Tavistock. Fridays from 9am-4pm. Totnes Market - Fridays and Saturdays.
EXHIBITIONS 5th to 17th Jun - ‘Engaging the Senses’ exhibition, presented by Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey. 13th Jun to 15th Jul - Makers Xchange 3, Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Gallery will display a mix of jewellery, glass and wood by outstanding makers. Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey. 30th Jun to 2nd Sept - Reaching for Gold, an annual Summer Exhibition will display a selection of new work produced by Members of the Devon Guild of Craftsmen. Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey. 20th Jul to 19th Aug - Yarner, Local Sculptors Reece Ingram and David Brampton with photographer Simon Williams, Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey.
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Live Music Roundup GENERAL 3rd Fri - Vinyl Avengers, The Green Room, Torquay. 1st Jun - The True Blue & Special Guests, Studio Lounge, Totnes. Doors open 7pm, contact venue for tickets 2nd Jun - The Blue Mile, The Lime Tree, Paignton, 9pm. 2nd Jun - Dave Holland, Pianist. The Cary Arms, Babbacombe, 7.30pm9.30pm.
13 Jun - Peter King With The Craig Milverton Trio, Speakeasy Jazz Club, Torquay, 8.30pm till 11pm. 9th Jul - Take 4, The Clifford Arms, Shaldon, 8pm. 22nd & 29th Jul - Summer Sunday Jazz Lunch, The Cary Arms, Babbacombe 1-3pm.
FOLK ROOTS & ACOUSTIC
2nd Jun - The South West Indies, The Bull Inn, Totnes, 9pm.
3rd Jun - Celine Dos Santos, Acoustic Covers & Originals, Offshore Bar Restaurant, 9.30pm.
2nd Jun - Face to Face, The Railway Inn, Newton Abbot, 9pm.
6th Jun - Open Mic & Jam Night, The Jolly Abbot, Newton Abbot, 8pm.
3rd Jun - Out Of The Box, Party In The Park, Shiphay, Torquay, Midday - 4pm.
10th Jun - The Levi Moretons, The Ferry Boat Inn, Teignmouth, 3.30pm.
9th Jun - Seedy Cases, The Lime Tree, Paignton. Midnight.
29th Jun - Darren Fisher, The Jolly Judge, Torquay.
15th Jun - Joey The Lips, Grand Hotel Summer Ball, Torquay.
6th Jul - Sound of Sirens, Studio Lounge, Totnes, 9pm
15th Jun - Ryan Keen & Tom Moriarty & Holly Ebony - The Focus Tour, Studio
8th Jul - Paddy's Whiskers, Preston Picnic, Paignton, 2pm
Lounge, Totnes. Doors open 7pm, contact venue for tickets
22nd Jul - Bug Zappa & Dick Scratcher, Ship Inn, Teignmouth,
16th Jun - 4 Play, The Bull Inn, Totnes, 9pm - 11.15pm 23rd Jun - Skool Daze, The Lime Tree, Paignton. 9.15pm - 11.45pm.
14th Jul - Peter Knight's 'Gigspanner', a bedrock of British traditional music. Hazelwood House, Loddiswell. 21st Jul - Geekchic, The White Hart, Chudleigh, 9pm.
JAZZ 2nd Jun - Hot Club Du Square, St. Michael's Church, Chagford, 2pm till 3pm. 3rd Jun - Smooth Operators, The Cary Arms, Babbacombe, 1pm till 3pm.
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24th Jun - Eventine, The Downs, Torquay.
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2nd Jun - The Mighty Camel Toe, The Union Inn, Newton Abbot, 9pm.
13th Jul - Jack Martello & Special Guests, Studio Lounge, Totnes. Doors
Friday, 29 June STELLA CHEWISHI - QUEEN OF MBIRA MUSIC, HAZELWOOD HOUSE LODDISWELL
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23rd Jun - Eventine, Royal Seven Stars, Totnes, 9pm.
29th Jun - Stella Chewishi, Queen of Mbira Music, Hazelwood House, Loddiswell.
June - July 2012
2nd Jun - Bad Knees Blues Band, Ashburton Blues Festival, Ashburton, 2pm - 5pm.
1st Jun - Strange Affair, The Jolly Abbot, Newton Abbot, 9pm.
6th Jul - The Esplanades, 60's retro tribute. The Yacht Torquay.
2nd Jun - The Stone Angels, The Yacht, Torquay 10pm.
7th Jul - Switch, Rock covers at The Lime Tree, Paignton, 9pm.
2nd Jun - The Blue Mile, The Lime Tree, Paignton, 9pm.
6th Jun - Unstrung Entertainment, The Jolly Abbot, Newton Abbot. 8.30pm.
14th Jul - Chris Banderas, Classic Rock, The Lime Tree, Midnight.
8th Jun - The Johnsons (Blues Explosion), The Kings Arms, Kingsteignton, 9pm. 8th Jun - Benny Guitar & The Hot Rats, The Old Manor Inn, Paignton, 9pm. 6th Jul - The EDGe, The Coach House, Paignton, 9pm. 18th Jul - Stormin Norman, The Carlton Theatre, Teignmouth, 9pm. 21st Jul - History Of Lies, De Traceys, Bovey Tracey, 9pm.
ROCK/H-METAL Every Thurs - Unstrung Entertainments, The Green Room, Torquay.
8th Jun - Skool Daze, The Jolly Farmer, Newton Abbot. 9.30pm. 9th Jun - Rock Against The Machine, The Albert Inn, Totnes, 8.30pm 11.30pm.
14th Jul - 4 Rock's Sake, Classic Rock. The Yacht, Torquay. 10pm till 1am. 21st Jul - K2, The Yacht, Torquay. 10.30pm. 27th Jul - Rock Against The Machine, The Jolly Judge, Torquay.
15th Jun - The Needletones, The Coach House, Totnes, 8.30pm 11.30pm.
20th Jul - Secondnature, Royal Seven Stars, Totnes, 9pm - 11.15pm.
22nd Jun - Ashbird, Apple & Parrot, Torquay, 10.30pm.
21st Jul - K2, The Yacht, Torquay, 10.30pm.
22nd Jun - Secondnature, Royal Seven Stars, Totnes, 9pm - 11.15pm.
25th Jul - Diamondogz, The Spinning Wheel Inn, Paignton, 9.30pm midnight.
22nd Jun - Rude Tiger, The Barrel House, Totnes, 9pm. 29th Jun - The Stone Angels, The Yacht, Torquay, 10pm.
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Tuesday 5th June SMOOTH OPERATORS, THE CARY ARMS, BABBACOMBE BEACH
Friday 22nd June 10.30pm ASHBIRD, APPLE & PARROT, TORQUAY www.ashbird.co.uk
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The Smooth Operators Jazz Band, essentially a jazz piano trio, have years of experience in offering music for all occasions. Our music ranges from Gershwin to Ellington, Porter to Brubeck mainstream, cool jazz and traditional style American jazz. All the musicians in the band have been well grounded in their music careers from pop to big band music, and requests are not a problem. We are well schooled in the works of Ellington, Basie, Bacharach and many more, and the vocalists we use can offer songs from Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald and more up tempo modern numbers.
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Forthcoming Exhibitions June & July 2012
Ben Maile - 'Evening sunlight on the Grand Canal' ArtFrame Gallery
Paul Apps - 'Jess and Tess' Haddon Gallery
GALLERIES
Gordon Allen - 'Trypitch of Brixham' - The Strand Art Gallery
Jun - Gavin McTear - Wildlife Paintings - Exhibiting the wildness of an unrestricted imagination. Lime Square, Ivybridge.
Until 18th Jun - Allie Giles - Delightful, delicate pen and ink works inspired by the natural world. The Flavel Art Centre, Dartmouth.
Jun - Lesley Dabson - Summer Collection from - A striking collection of oil paintings depicting boats on the water at Salcombe. Mayne Gallery, Kingsbridge.
Until 7th Jul - International Artists Sinopticon - Contemporary Chinoiserie
Jun-Jul - Ben Maile - An Artist With Royal Connections - Semiimpressionist oils. ArtFrame Gallery & Caffe Gallerie, Plymouth.
in Contemporary Art. Exhibition at multiple venues: Saltram House, Plymouth Arts Centre, Plymouth College of Art Gallery and Plymouth City Museum.
Until 7th Jun - Marc Chagall: Original Lithographs, Gloss - Art Exeter.
Until 7th Jul - Andro Semeiko - Le Grand Charmer - Drawing on techniques and motifs both from the history of painting and its current precedents. Exeter Phoenix, Exeter.
Until 16th Jun - John Gillo - New Work - John Gillo Gallery, Totnes.
Until 31st Jul - David Gray - Heroes and Harbours - a look at the diverse
Until 17th Jun - Engaging the Senses Interactive sculpture and installations. Devon Guild of Craftsmen, Bovey Tracey. Until 17th Jun - The Spring Collection Featuring watercolours and oil paintings from the 19th & 20th centuries Devonshire Fine Art, Modbury.
1st Jun-21st Jun - Blue Skye Thinking - Works in a range of media inspired from a trip by Baxters owner, Sarah Duggan, to the beautiful island of Skye. Baxter's Gallery, Dartmouth. 1st Jun-23rd Jun - Paul Riley - Two Rivers - An exhibition with an in-depth nostalgic look at the River Vltava in Prague and the River Dart in Devon. Coombe Gallery, Dartmouth. 1st Jun-30th Jun - Marie Mills - "Dance as though no-one is watching" An exuberant exhibition of the wildflowers of the South West. Brownston Gallery. 1st Jun-1st July - "Girls Just Gotta Have fun" and Rosa Sepple RI SWA. D’Art Gallery, Dartmouth.
work of Westcountry artist David Gray at Kaya Gallery, Plymouth.
2nd Jun-30th Jul - Newcomen (300) and Dartmouth - Tells the story of the
1st Jun - Dartmouth Galleries Week Gallery events at Dartmouth.
life and work of Dartmouth’s famous resident Thomas Newcomen. The Flavel Art Centre, Dartmouth.
1st Jun-13th Jun - Mike Jackson - Art To Make You Smile - Meet Mike and view his originals and prints. Haddon Galleries, Torquay.
8th Jun-2nd Jul - Dartmouth Academy - Presenting their annual exhibition of GCSE and A level work. The Flavel Art Centre, Dartmouth.
Marcia Smilack - 'Telephone Ring' - Devon Guild of Craftsmen
Robert Lenkiewicz - 'Self Portrait' Davidson Fine Art
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9th Jun-31st Jun - Jubilee - A Mixed Show - Paintings with a London theme. Featuring Richard Thorn, David Norman, Keith Stott, Peter Wileman, Mark Demsteader, Valerie David & Ken Howard OBE RA and Robert Lenkiewicz. Davidson Fine Art, Totnes. 15th Jun-27th Jun - Paul Apps Country Pursuits - Exhibition of his beautiful new images, including country landscapes. Haddon Galleries, Torquay. 16th Jun-7th July - Paragone: Paintings or Sculpture? Gloss - Art Exeter (see feature page overleaf). 16th Jun-7th Jul - Pictures from the Frontline - Images that capture life for the soldiers and Afghans. Plymouth City Museum & Art Gallery. Jul-Aug - 40th Annual Exhibition Exhibition of work by the ‘Harbourside Artists of Brixham’ celebrating 40 years. The Strand Art Gallery, Brixham. Jul-Aug - David Young - Oil Paintings - An exhibition of detailed and atmospheric oil paintings covering a wide range of subjects. Lime Square, Ivybridge.
D.W. Young - 'Grimspound, Dartmoor' - Lime Square Gallery
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Greg Ramsden - 'Bowden-Corral' The Cove Gallery David Gray - 'Voice in the Wind' Kaya Gallery
Stewart Edmondson - 'Inside lies another shore' - D'Art Gallery Johny Hurford - 'Rose Chafer' Gloss - Art Exeter
'Rivermouth' - John Gillo Gallery
7th Jul-25th Aug - "Summer Gold" - A winning show of warm landscapes and shimmering seascapes by gallery favourites - Brownston Gallery (see box). 20th July-15th Sep - Landscape &
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28th Jul-28th Aug - Summer Show Emma Williams, John Brenton, Amanda Hoskin and Richard Burrell will be showing their new paintings accompanied by City Skyline Mosaics by Jude Freeman. D’Art Gallery, Dartmouth. 30th Jul-20th Aug - David Barwick Drawings and Paintings. The Flavel Art Centre, Dartmouth.
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EXHIBITIONS
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1st June-30th June
Until 7th June
Marc Chagall: Original Lithographs. 16th June-7th July
Paragone: Paintings or Sculpture? 20th July-15th Sept
Landscape and Maritime Scenes of The South West. 1 Barnfield Crescent, Exeter
Lesley Dabson - 'Sunshine & Shadow' Mayne Gallery
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Marie Mills: “Dance as though no-one is watching” An exuberant exhibition of the wildflowers of the South West. 7th July-25th August
Summer Gold: A winning show of warm
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Marie Mills - 'Spring in your step' - Brownston Gallery (see box to the right)
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Paragone: Painting or Sculpture? Fletcher Sibthorp - ‘Zoe XI’ Saturday16th June - Saturday 7th July Private View: Friday 15th June 6-9pm Paragone was an early medieval debate in which sculptors and painters alike argued their own practice as the superior mimesis of nature. They questioned the plastic constraints they were challenged by and how they attempted to imitate or even transcend their portrayal of man and his world. This exhibition will document this tension, focusing on the relationship between two and three dimensional production.
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FLATBEARE VIEWS
An anonymous writer finds life s not always so pleasant in an idyllic village
Love Clotted Cream? Does that make you a True Devonian or just a Tourist?
H
aving been an upstanding member of this idyllic Devon community for some nine years, I was puzzled, and not a little shocked, to receive the following letter a couple of months ago.
Association for the Deportation of Association for the Deportation of Downright Lazy Eccentrics out of Devon Downright Lazy Eccentrics out of Devon 22 Pigsbladder Place 22 Pigsbladder Place Flatbeare Flatbeare Devon Devon 1st April 12 01/04/2012 Dear Zur Dear Zur Uz sees that in September of this ere yere Uz sees that in September of this ere yere ee ll ave bin livin in Demshire nigh on ten ee ll ave bin livin in Demshire nigh on ten ole ole yeres. Yer visa be runnin out then and yeres. Yer visa be runnin out then and ee ll ee ll like as not be deported unless ee pass like as not be deported unless ee pass this this ere test for to prove yer Demness. ere test for to prove yer Demness. Please Please answer they questions dreckly and answer they questions dreckly and send send back to uz on the enclosed pigeon back to uz on the enclosed pigeon afore afore the backend of August if n ee knows the backend of August if n ee knows what what be gude fer ee. be gude fer ee.
Devonness Test: Remember, you ll only be cheating yourself! 1. What is a Grockle shell ? (a) home for a type of mollusc (b) a caravan or (c) ammunition used to repel invaders? 2. Which famous Devonian is reputed to have said there s time to fi nish the game and beat the Spaniards too before laying his cloak over a puddle in front of Queen Elizabeth 1st (a) Sir Walter Raleigh (b) Sir Francis Drake or (c) Agatha Christie? 3. Which of the following flags is the Devon one? (a) Black with a white horizontal/vertical cross (b) Blue with a white diagonal cross or (c) Green with a white vertical/horizontal cross that s sort of edged in black ? 4. Picture round: Which of the following maps is least incorrect? (a) (b) (c)
Yers Faithfully Yers Faithfully Edna Grudge (Secetary) Edna Grudge (Secetary) Now I seem to recollect suggestions some years ago about a Britishness test for potential immigrants. In my imagination such a test might perhaps include questions on the etiquette of Morris Dancing, the art of tea drinking and the rules of cricket; even I d be stumped on that last one. But I never imagined myself taking a county test. Though deeply shocked by the tone of the letter, I wasn t unduly bothered. After all I ve gone native in many respects. I ve mastered the pronunciations for Crediton, Honiton, Teignmouth, Dunchideok etc and no longer require an interpreter when attending Newton Abbot Races or Widecombe Fair. The test should be a doddle and taking it would prove I wasn t lazy. I realise I can never qualify as a true Devonian by dint of birth but perhaps a sort of associate membership might be possible if I were to do really well. So I set to with a will and my Learn Theeself Devonness almanac. Nort to fret about I thought as I searched for my spectacles. I was relieved to see that the actual questions had apparently been compiled by a somewhat less grammatically addled brain than that of fellow Flatbearean Ms Grudge.
5.When scoffi ng a Devon cream tea do you (a) put the jam on the scones fi rst (b) clotted cream fi rst or (c) watch in horror as a seagull pounces on the scones while you re cogitating Answer these three geography questions without the help of an atlas, compass, or any new fangled app things: 6. Which town is furthest south? (a) Chard (b) Bude or (c) Tiverton?
DearZur Zur Dear avetototell tellee eeee eedid did nn pass pass yer UzUzave yer test. test.But But uzerd erd yer yer agoin bebe a writin zum zum asasuz agointoto a writin articulesabout aboutDevon Devon in in aa posh posh magazine articules magazine giveneeeea awarning warninginstead instead of of sendin uzuz bebegiven ee back upcountry. Learn zumabout eesendin back upcountry. Learn zum more uz right and don t be uzmore rightabout quickly and quickly don t be a tellin folk a tellin any thin rihgtuzbad uz in any thin folk rihgt bad about in about them there them there articules of yern. articules of yern. Well Wellbebewaitchin waitchin ee ee Edna Grudge x Edna Grudge x
That s a bit unfortunate, for the editor of this illustrious magazine has asked me to write a regular column. A golden opportunity to have a moan about modern life and not just about the pittance he s going to pay me. He seems to think my old fashioned, but not in the least eccentric, views will strike a chord with readers. But looks like I d better be careful what I say about Glorious Devon, and Idyllic Flatbeare in particular. PS - Couldn t figure out how I failed until a mole in the ADDLED office sent me a file marked TOP SERCET with the answers in - and my marks. How would you have done? 1. (a) 0 points 2. (a) 2 points 3. (a) 0 points 4 (a) 3 points 5. (a) 0 points 6. (a) 0 points 7 (a) 1 points 8 (a) 0 points 9 (a) 0 points
(b) 2 points (c) 1 points (b) 2 points (c) 0 points (b) 1 points (c) 3 points (b) 2 points (c) 0 points (b) 0 points (c) 3 points (b) 0 points (c) 3 points (b) 2 points (c) 3 points (b) 3 points (c) 1 points (b) 0 points (c) 3 points
7. And which is the least furthest west (a) Paignton (b) Exeter or (c) Tiverton?
Ms Grudge had added her assessment of the scores.
8. Do you pay to get across the Tamar Bridge (a) into Cornwall (b) out of it or (c) both?
If n ee gets: 0-10 On yer bike!
10-16 Uz ll be waitchin ee
16-22 Visa fer five more yeres
And fi nally… 9. Do you like clotted cream? (a) yes (b) no or (c) don t know? Tie breaker in the event of a close run thing: Suppose we decide to deport you, which adjoining county would you choose? (a) Dorset (b) Cornwall or (c) Somerset? I sent it off and received a reply some time later.
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Since I only managed 7/25 I m lucky still to be propping up the bar of Ye Olde Pig & Trampoline here in idyllic Flatbeare as I write. It must have been those writing skills and the answer to the tie breaker that swayed those wonderful ADDLED people. So I may be classed as officially eccentric but I shall wear the badge with pride.
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A view from the top!
Nelson’s Column Art a la carte ‒ at take-away prices! TAKE A DEEP BREATH the next time you are in a store selling mass-produced framed prints ‒ not to steady yourself after having read the price tag on some of them - but just to sample the atmosphere. Quite right. What atmosphere? we hear you cry. Instead, shop for a piece of original artwork at one of the many art exhibitions planned across Devon this spring and summer and what will hit your nostrils from the moment you walk in the door will be the unmistakable and wonderful smell of oil paints, acrylics, canvas, pastels, pen and ink drawings and goodness knows what else besides, that tell you that you are in the presence of the real thing.
Colourful Grockles IT S SUMMERTIME and Devon s ever-welcome holiday visitors are back, enjoying everything this beautiful county has to offer and boosting the region s economy into the bargain. Why then do some of us ‒ sometimes - continue to use that very slightly derogatory term grockle when we talk about them out of their hearing? Most likely it stems from the professional name of Grock or Grocko as he was sometimes called ‒ the most famous clown in the world . Born in Switzerland, Charles Wettach (1880 ‒ 1959), travelled the world with fi rst his circus and then his music hall acts, arriving in Britain before the outbreak of the Great War. Not only was he dubbed the king of clowns he was also perhaps the most colourfully dressed of them all. As fi rst the day-trippers from Lunnun and then the longer term holiday makers began to spill out of the steam trains from Paddington and Waterloo in their fineries, Devon s locals must have had a field day staring at these brightly attired arrivals from another world. Grockles! every one.
Only nine months til Christmas! WITH SECOND CLASS STAMPS now costing 50 pence each, sales of Christmas cards this year, we predict, will plummet. But it s an ill wind that doesn t blow somebody a bit of good of course. For those preferring to buy a print off the wall along from the toy or photographic department in that big store of course, the humble church or school hall will never suit. But if you fancy an hour or two strolling around a collection of original works of art by some very talented amateur artists, get yourself to an art society s exhibition this year, and pick up a bargain! Equally, you could visit some of the excellent art galleries that we have here in the South Devon area, where original artwork can be much more affordable than you would expect
Writers / Artists - amateur or professional We re always keen to hear from you, particularly if you have something interesting to say. Contact Nigel on 01395 513383 or email: nigel@prestige-media.co.uk
As Royal Mail shoots itself in the foot by slowly turning off the tap on that plumptious plethora of robins and reindeer that came cascading onto our welcome mats every holiday time, Email businesses as well as the creators and distributors of all that not-so-welcome junk mail will do very nicely out of all of this, thank you. With even a second class stamp now prohibitively expensive, many businesses will splurge their advertising revenue on junk mail because it costs less than 50 pence a time to have it letterboxed. But think on this.
The best way to deliver a sales message is to create it in the form of an advertisement and place it, not through a letterbox where it most likely heads straight for the re-cycling bin, but alongside an interesting piece in a magazine or newspaper that will be read. Be selective in choosing the right periodical and messages like that will do the business for the business - by reaching the right people, painlessly, effectively and at far less cost per thousand. Well, we would say that, wouldn t we. But it happens to be true.
PICTURE THIS: AND TALKING OF THE ROYAL MAIL what links Seaton s oldest pillar boxes, old-time movie star, Mary Pickford, a cricket bat and the quest for a lost city? (Answer: see page 23)
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I am a Devon based wildlife artist. If you would like to view more artwork or to check availability of prints go to: www.mikehugheswildlifeart.co.uk. As we head into the summer months of June and July the British Countryside is literally buzzing with life. Insects fill the air and most of our native wildlife is busily collecting food to feed this year’s offspring. With its huge variety of habitat there is plenty to see and do in the Devon countryside. By the begining of summer most of our native butterflies have emerged. Devon, due to its size and diversity, has nearly two-thirds of British butterflies living within its boundaries, including a number of rare species such as the High Brown Fritillary and the Silverstudded Blue. Throughout June the more common species such as Comma, Peacock, Orange-tip, Wall and Meadow Brown can all be seen searching for nectar. These species are joined by common migrant butterflies such as the Painted Lady and Red Admiral. Painted Ladies travel up from North Africa every year and in the summer of 2009 a ‘mass migration’ took place with millions of them arriving on our shores to breed. The Red Admiral butterfly migrates from continental Europe, with its velvety dark wings it is unmistakeable. In recent years a small number have begun overwintering in southern parts of the UK meaning that it can now be considered a resident species. Red Admiral
of the most common species and easiest to identiify is the Elephant Hawk moth. The adult moths are a striking pink and green combination and can be spotted throughout June and July feeding on plants such as honeysuckle. Elephant Hawk moths unusual name comes from its caterpillar, which has a trunk like spike at one end. As July approaches and the weather, hopefully, warms up, more dragonflies begin to appear. The dragonfly will have
Elephant Hawkmoth The national annual survey of our native butterflies, the Big Butterfly Count, has taking place since 2010 and last year involved 34,000 people. This year it runs from 14th July until 5th August and is a real opportunity to see how healthy our butterfly population is. For more infomation visit www.bigbutterflycount.org. As well as butterflies, their nightime counterpart, moths, are starting to emerge. There are over 600 species of moth recorded in Devon. Of these, it is probably the Hawkmoths which are the most noticeable, being the largest and most striking of the species. There are nine resident Hawkmoths in the British Isles and a further 8 or 9 migrants. One
Dates for the Diary Things to do in the South Devon Countryside Inexperienced Birdwatchers Walk at Venford Reservoir Saturday 16th June 10am-1pm A beautiful mornings walk on the edge of Dartmoor looking over the Dart valley. We hope to Stonechats, Wheatears, Whitethroats, Skylarks and Cuckoo. Donation to the RSPB Team would be welcomed Call 01626 821344 for details
Soar Mill Seeds Farm Tour Sunday 17 June 2pm 2 hour guided walk around Southdown Farm, Malborough, Kingsbridge. The farm is managed to be a fantastic area for birds and also is a producer of wild bird seed. Call: 01548 560947 for details
Emperor Dragonfly spent up to three years underwater in its larval stage, where it would have been a ferocious predator. Unlike most other winged insects, dragonflies don’t have a pupal stage, so the larva would have climbed out of the water for a final moult. At this point the recently emerged adults are weak and soft and vunerable to predation. Close examination of reeds and grasses around ponds can occasionally reveal the remains of the shed skin called the exuviae.
Medicine Makers, Yealmpton Wednesday 27 June 9.30am-12.30pm Wild medicine making event with herbalist Sara Hills. Adults £20, small children free. Booking essential , call 01752 872960, or email: sarahills@hotmail.co.uk for details Rockpool Ramble, Wembury Saturday 7th july 2.30pm - 4pm No need to book just turn up at Wembury Marine Centre. For more information and cost visit www.wemburymarinecentre.org
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DEVON’S
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N THE 1920s the world famous explorer, Torquay-born Colonel Percy Fawcett lived in Exeter, then Seaton and fi nally Stoke Canon, whilst planning what turned out to be his fi nal - and fatal - expedition. He and his small expedition vanished without trace during an attempt to discover a fabled lost city (which he only ever referred to as Z ) deep in the jungles of Brazil s Matto Grosso.
Lost with him was his son, Jack, 22 and Jack s best friend, Raleigh Rimmell, the son of a Seaton doctor. Both young men - like Fawcett himself - were crack shots and learned their skills by shooting .22 rifles at the tiny squares of white enamel set into the tops of pillar boxes which show that a collection has been made. The white targets turned blue when they were fractured by the bullets. The lads - both in their late teens at that time - were eventually apprehended by a special constable in Seaton - with Raleigh being fi ned ten shillings for wilful damage. The trio left Devon for the last time from Exeter St. David s station in March 1924, bound for Liverpool and the Atlantic crossing. They each took their guns, whilst
LOST EXPLORERS
Above - Lt. Colonel Percy Fawcett, explorer, born Torquay, 1867, vanished in the Matto Grosso, Brazil, sometime after 29 May, 1925 Below - Fawcett s last words to his wife, written below the bearing contained in the letter read:
You need have no fear of any failure Jack, a great sportsman, also packed his cricket bat. The Fawcetts spent time crisscrossing America, raising funds for the expedition ahead. Living and working in Los Angeles for a while (where Jack tried to fi nd work as a movie extra), the call had gone out from the Mary Pickford Studios for a genuine English cricket bat that the great star was to wield in her production of Little Lord Fauntleroy. The bat was provided by
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Jack - the nearest he ever came to fi nding fame in Hollywood - and eventually went with him on that final journey to the impenetrable jungles of Brazil. In one of his last letters to his mother, Jack wrote: When Raleigh and I are unusually fed-up we talk of what we will do when we return to Seaton, in the Spring of 1927. We intend to buy motor-cycles and really enjoy a good holiday in Devon looking up all our friends and visiting the old haunts. Colonel Fawcett, Jack and Raleigh were last seen leaving a spot they called Dead Horse Camp - a place so deep in the jungle that they logged it as Lat. 11 degrees 43 S. and 53 degrees 35 W. It is the point at which many subsequent expeditions began their own quests to fi nd the missing explorers. Alas, they were never seen again and the lost city remains to be found, along with Fawcett s maps and papers. By John Fisher
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Local historian Ted Gosling guides us through the local lingo
Devonshire Dialect Actors on the
large and small screen try in vain to capture the flavour of the Devonshire dialect. They always fail as only Devonians born and bred in the county and brought up on the speech of their forefathers can get their tongues around it. Today, even they can only manage a much watered down version. During the 1939-45 war years, I left school to commence work in the village of Beer. Listening to many of the old fishermen in Beer in those days was a revelation. I found
it difficult to understand them. I also used to visit my grandfather in Sidmouth who lived in a thatched cottage at Bulverton, his neighbours were mostly farm labourers and the exchanges of pleasantries and banter unintelligible to vurriners were made in the everyday speech they had used for generations past, talk which today would sadly be looked upon with amusement. The Devonshire man is detected in a moment by his pronunciation, not only of the “V” [eve], but by the other vowels
One of the things that newcomers to the county find strange is the use of the word “to”:
Wer's it to
Where is it?
Wer be gwain to
Where are you going?
Wer'vee put it to
Where have you put it?
Bide wer yu to
Stay where you are.
“I” [aii] making wine “waayne” and “O” as ou in mourning. He often substitutes “I” for “e” turning steady into stiddy.
especially used in South Devon and Plymouth. Wat e’n I do ver ee me ansum? - what can I do for you my handsome?
One of the things that newcomers to the county find strange is the use of the word “to”. We Devonians always tack this onto the end of a sentence relating to places or positions (see panel above).
Devon people often substitute ‘m’ for ‘n’ at the end of a word, Devon becomes Devm or Dem, heaven becomes hem. They also pronounce ‘f’ as ‘v’ such as vust - first and vew - few.
Another common expression was ‘me handsome’, which was
The late Clement Marten, who was the landlord of my Exeter office, was also the leading
There are many thousands of words in the Devonshire dialect list and some of the more popular include:
a-vore clodhopper cutty fust kibby pillam upsy-down ver clack cubby hole Vridy gurt look-ee-zee tey urch vishy-eyed
before farm labourer the wren first a chilblain dust upside down for noisy speech a warm place Friday great listen tea rich drunk
Old East Devon farmer c1901
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authority at the time on the Devonshire dialect and published books on the subject. When I went to visit him at his home in East Budleigh I always enjoyed ‘avinga crack’ with him in our native dialect. Clement Marten ranks along with Henry Baird, whose nomde-plume was Nathan Hogg and AJ Coles, who was known to thousands who heard him or read his books as Jan Stewer, one of the three people who did much to keep alive the interest in the old speech of Devon.
Ted Gosling
Herring catch c1923 E.S.Gosling collection
Old farm workers - hay making c1899
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Old Quay
Bridge
Teignmouth The Salty
River Teign
Coombe Cellars
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Stokeinteignhead
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The Church House Inn
Stokeinteignhead circular walk
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he walk in this first issue takes you to what I suppose is a rural backwater. Stokeinteignhead is a delightful village that's the starting point for this walk. The walk takes you along green lanes and along a ridge, with extensive views both along the Teign valley and the coastline when you arrive at The Beacon.
This walk was undertaken for the magazine on one of those golden late summer days, when the ferocity of the sun can take you by surprise. There's a fair stretch to go before you can access refreshments of any kind, so I would advise taking a small rucksack with some drink and perhaps a light snack to keep your strength up! Alternatively, pre-walk, you could nip
into The Church House Inn to stock up on food and ale! There are variations on this walk, if you take the route from point 2, to 3, then 4, you'll descend quite a way and get close to the estuary, otherwise, you can cut out this bit and go from point 2 directly to point 5 which shortens the walk considerably. Don't miss the beautiful bench end carvings in the church at Combeinteignhead (see map), which is just down the road from Stokeinteignhead. The same goes for Stokeinteignhead church, it's quite close to the Inn and is well worth a visit, apparently having earliest brass in Devon. - NJ
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FOOD & DRINK The Church House Inn 01626 872475 A convenient place to have a bite and a drink in a village setting.
The Church House Inn
The Church House Inn The Wild Goose 01626 872241 Has a really lovely garden with unspoilt views of the church. Coombe Cellars 01626 872423 Situated right alongside the Teign estuary with extensive views. The Ness 01626 873480 Down to the mouth of the Teign estuary at Shaldon, there's plenty of parking - but a parking meter!
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The Teign estuary, with the distinctive deep red soils which are such a typical feature of the South Devon countryside.
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Teignharvey Road
Above and left: The lanes are unmetalled and very peaceful. Great for walking the dog, and you get some lovely glimpses down the valley sides. Teignharvey Road is probably an old drovers road that's hasn't made the transition to tarmac.
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Church House Inn
Right: After the church, the next most important building in the village was and still is the pub (in my humble opinion!). It's sad that we've lost many pubs over the last few decades. You can do your bit by stopping off and sampling the ales, you'd be doing a great service to this most venerable institution.
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Thatched Barn
Above left: It's great to see these fine old buildings, they a tangible link to the past.
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Thatcher at Work
Above: A centuries old craft - how many re-thatches has this building had over the centuries I wonder?
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St. Andrews Church
Church yard below left and rood screen right: Originally a cruciform church, but later aisles were added. The church was dedicated to St. Andrew, and the nave and chancel were build in around 1270 AD. The Father of English Law, Henry de Bracton, was instituted as the first Rector of Stoke and Combe churches in 1259. A fine brass memorial of one of the Rectors, Thomas Tagell (1361), is set in the floor of the sanctuary and depicts a fully vested priest. It's though to be the earliest brass in Devon. The church, having been rebuild in 1865, retains its decorated piscina (used to dispose of water used sacramentally) and has a fine chancel screen (otherwise known as a rood screen), the purpose of which was to separate the clergy from the laity. It's believed to be the oldest in the county, being over 500 years old.
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www.churchhouseinn.co.uk
at the heart of the village
The Church House Inn S T O K E I N T E I G N H E A D
Built by the Church in the 13th century, this pub offers food, beer, wine, spirits and rest to the weary traveller.
Stokeinteignhead
01626 872475
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Carved bench ends - Combeinteignhead
Above: If you have the time, the carved bench ends at Combeinteignhead are well worth seeing. They're lavishly carved and the oak has blackened with age. It's staggering to see how much local wealth was poured into these religious buildings.
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Apples in full bloom
Below: Apples can be extremely ornamental. It's always a delight when coming across an orchard in full fruit. The apples here were a visual feast.
Old barn doors
Above: It's great to see these old features preserved. Hinges wrought on the anvil, plank batten doors, lime mortar - how many old barns have we lost to developers over the years, we've almost forgotten what a barn is!
At The Coombe Cellars we specialise in unpretentious pubfood that makes the most of fresh, quality produce.
01626 872423
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View from the Wild Goose
It's hard to think of a more tranquil scene, this view of All Saints church from the beer garden of the Wild Goose at Combeinteignhead is sublime. Just the place to enjoy a peaceful pint.
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Privet Hawk-moth (Sphinx lingustri), the UKs largest moth
actual size
A Passion for Moths By Peter Vernon
M
y passion for moths (and other wildlife) first started in my childhood when we lived at Dorset. I have always loved the countryside and would often wander across the fields or into the woods to see what I could find in the way of wildlife. Even as a young boy I could sit for ages just looking at insects or birds.
off my records of moth species
species of Macro moth which
moth in Devon. The Humming
caught to the Devon Moth Group
are very common in the summer
Bird Hawk-moth is another little
who then enter these onto the
months, the Heart & Dart and
beauty which like its name
national data base. As a result
Large Yellow Underwing moths
suggests mimics a Humming Bird
of identifying moths against
being just two examples and it
and will hover motionless over a
reference books and the UK
is not unusual to have over 100
flower sucking nectar through its
moths website, I have broadened my knowledge and find even the more obscure moths easier to identify. Even so I am sometimes flummoxed and go to experts for an ID or confirmation.
I now live back in Devon and run a moth trap here at our cottage
In the UK we presently have 56
long proboscis.
In the UK we presently have 56 species of butterfly and around 2,500 species of moth
2011 was a very good year for migrant moths into the UK which can arrive at our shores in virtually any month but are usually more numerous in the late summer and autumn months. I caught
on most nights. Basically a moth
species of butterfly and around
trap is a device for attracting
2,500 species of moth but as
several this year new to me and
moths at night using a special
moths are (mainly) nocturnal
light bulb or tube with a container
most people see more butterflies
below which the moths drop into.
in their lifetime than they would
of these species in my moth trap
This does no harm to the moths
moths. There are some really
when emptying it in the morning!
I am a member of The Devon
and they roost up in egg boxes
stunning and beautiful moths
Moths (and their Larvae) are an
Moth Group which is a group of
a few were quite rare species for Devon. Some of these moths have travelled vast distances.
which are piled up at the base
in Devon and a lot of them are
important food source for many
like minded people who are also
of the trap. I still get excited
found in our gardens and the
animals including several species
passionate about moths. The
to see what I have “caught� in
surrounding countryside.
of bats.
group organize several evening
and take photographs of the
Moths are divided into two
There are a small number of day
Summer and Autumn months where they put out several moth
the morning. I log the moths
field trips during the Spring,
rarer ones and the perfect
sections which include the
flying moths that you may well
specimens, the moths are then
Macro moths, which are the larger
have seen but not realized they
traps (up to twenty!). Catching
carefully released back into the
species and Micro moths which as
were moths such as the strikingly
moths starts as it gets dark and
surrounding vegetation.
you might expect are (mainly) the
marked Jersey Tiger moth which
usually goes on until the early
At the end of each year I send
smaller species. There are some
in most years is a fairly common
hours!
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Alabonia geoffrella
Brimstone Moth
(above)
This a micro moth called Alabonia geoffrella and has a wingspan of 20mm (its actual body length is approx 10mm). It is a fairly common moth in East Devon and can be found flying in May on sunny days in garden and field hedgerows
(Opisthograptis luteolata)
This is the Brimstone Moth and is aptly named as it is a beautiful bright yellow and is a very common night flying moth in the summer months, I catch lots of these in the moth trap. Wingspan is 35mm and it is on the wing from April to October
The Devon Moth Group also hold
who is interested in moths would
a fancy (and expensive) digital SLR
a tripod or other aids but always
indoor meetings for members
be The Field Guide to the Moths
camera. My own camera of choice
try to hold the camera as steady as
and guests throughout the winter
of Great Britain and Ireland by Paul
is a Panasonic Lumix FZ28 which is a
I can or lean it on a solid surface
months. To find out more, have
Waring & Martin Townsend (macro
'bridge' camera and has an all in one
and hold my breathe while taking
a look at their website www.
moths only) and British Moths and
lens with a good zoom capability and
the shot (usually up to ten shots of
devonmothgroup.org.uk. They are
Butterflies A Photographic Guide by
is very light to carry round all day.
each subject!).
a most friendly bunch of people and
Chris Manley (which also has some
All the images of moths illustrated
you would be most welcome to come
micro moth species).
along to one of their meetings or field events.
in this article were taken using this
I hope that my photographs of
camera which was set at 3 million
moths have helped interest others
I would like to finish by saying that
mega pixels! (you do not need more
to appreciate the beauty, colours,
digital photography has made
mega pixels to get a good image).
patterns and variety of some of the
I have several reference books for
photographing moths and other
The camera is also always set to
species and that I might have helped
identifying my moth catches but the
insects much easier over the last ten
'Intelligent Auto Mode' so basically
to inspire others in a lifelong passion
two I would recommend to anyone
years or so and that you do not need
I just point and shoot. I never use
for moths.
actual size
Poplar Hawk Moth Canary-shouldered Thorn Ennomos alniaria
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Scorched Wing
(Plagodis dolabraria) This moth is called the Scorched Wing Plagodis dolabraria and is one of my absolute favourite moths, I just love the patterns and colours of its wings, again a fairly common night flying moth during the summer months. Wingspan 35mm
Angle Shades
(Phlogophora meticulosa) This macro species of moth is called the Angle Shades Phlogophora meticulosa and has a wingspan of 50mm. It has an interesting shape which resembles a shriveled leaf, it is a common moth and may be seen in any month of the year though mainly between May to October
Privet Hawk-moth (Sphinx ligustri)
This is the Privet Hawk-moth Sphinx ligustri and is the UK's largest resident moth, it has a wingspan of 110mm. I hopefully catch at least one of these a year although they are not an uncommon moth. We do get larger moths in the UK like the Deaths-head Hawk-moth but they are migrants and arrive here from southern Europe
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Poplar Hawk-moth
(Laothoe populi)
This is one of the larger species of moth called the Poplar Hawk-moth Laothoe populi and it is always a thrill to catch one, it has a whopping 80mm wingspan and is reasonably common here. The Hawk moth species do tend to fly later at night and are usually on the wing well after
Chinese Character (Cilix glaucata)
This moth's supposed to mimic bird poo!
midnight
Alder Kitten
(Furcula bicuspise) This macro moth is called the Alder Kitten Furcula bicuspis and is perched on the end of my finger! This is not a common moth and I may only catch one a year if I am very lucky. It has a wingspan of 35mm
Micropterix calthella These moths are very small micro moths and can be seen feeding on pollen inside a Buttercup flower. This species is called Micropterix calthella and does not have a common name. You can see literally thousands of these tiny moths along roadside verges feeding on Buttercups and other flowers in May. The wingspan is 9mm and body length around 4mm
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V i s i t t o To t n e s South Devon Coast & Country By Philip Hawkins
T
otnes is a very special and unique market town on the mouth of the river Dart, in the heart of beautiful South Devon, steeped with history, charm and boasting countless attractions for the modern day tourist.
Legend has it that in 1170BC
followers are considered to be the
sheep reared on nearby Dartmoor
a Trojan Prince named Brutus
first people to reach the shores of
and the export of locally mined tin.
stumbled upon Totnes whilst on a
Britain, thereby making Totnes the
A clear indication of this wealth and
great quest to find an island that
legendary place of origin for the
importance that Totnes possessed
had been promised to the Trojans by
British people! The ‘Brutus Stone’ is
is evidenced by the large number
the Goddess Diana, as a new home
certainly worth a look and can be
of merchant houses built in the
for them after they were famously
found in Fore Street, next to No. 51,
16th and 17th centuries. The main
defeated by Greeks bearing gifts!
set into the pavement on the right
street is reported to have more listed
So Brutus and his dedicated band of
hand side as you make your way
buildings per head of population
followers set sail and eventually they
up the street towards the beautiful
than any other town in Britain and
Join me now, as I delve into Totnes’
stumbled upon Britain and landed at
medieval East Gate Arch. (right)
rich past and along the way I will
this little town. Brutus used a large
provide you with all you that you
flat stone to disembark from his ship
By the turn of the 12th century
will need to plan the perfect day out
and as Brutus stepped ashore he
Totnes was already an important
in this magical place. Our journey
contentedly proclaimed:
starts at the bottom of Fore Street and then we shall work our way upwards, quite literally, as the heart
“Here I stand and here I rest, The Town shall be called Totnes”
of Totnes is built on a reasonably steep incline!
really is quite a delightful exhibition of bygone architecture at its very
market town in Medieval and
best. Continuing on beyond the ‘Brutus
Tudor Devon, second only to
Stone’ one can see the Elizabethan
nearby Exeter and it is one of
House Museum, built in 1575 for
five Devonshire towns originally
cloth merchant Walter Kellond. The
named in the Doomsday Book. The
house is one of the finest restored
The stone was thereafter known as
town’s wealth and prosperity was
Tudor houses in the country and
the ‘Brutus Stone’. Brutus and his
built upon the export of wool from
is open to the public throughout
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• Food / Eating Out - you really are spoilt for choice in & around Totnes from teas/coffees to fine dining. • Vist Berry Pomeroy Castle, also the award winning Sharpham Vineyard & Cheese Dairy. • Try a river trip, or a trip on the South Devon Railway. Brid get Rare Breeds Farm. • See Buckfast Butterflies and ow nH • Try a guided canoe trip along the river ill Dart.
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A bird's eye view of the ancient town of Totnes from the castle ramparts
the year. Still retaining many of its
As we continue on foot we come to
period features, there are 13 rooms to
the East Gate Arch, the most famous
a functioning council chamber.
of the houses. They still provide
visit, on three floors, covering 5000
landmark in Totnes which served
Opposite the Guildhall stands the
eager shoppers (see map).
years of Totnes and local history. One
as the medieval entrance to the
late 15th century parish church of St
entire room is devoted to Charles
town and was faithfully rebuilt to
Mary which is particularly noted for
protection from the odd shower for
Babbage, who of course invented the
its former glory after being almost
its 120 foot tower. The church was
concept of the modern day computer.
destroyed by a fire in 1990. As
completed in 1450 and built of red
Although Babbage is believed to have
you pass through the Arch you will
sandstone and has a fine example of
been born in London he did have
catch sight of the Guildhall, a well
a 15th century ‘rood screen’ carved
strong family connections with
preserved 16th century building
from stone, which beautifully
Totnes. Below - Charles Babbage
constructed in 1533. During the Civil
separates the choir from the naïve
War the Guildhall was frequented and
and was quarried in Beer.
addressed by both Oliver Cromwell and King Charles I. Soldiers were
Further up the High Street (on the
Undoubtedly the highlight to any
billeted here during this time and
north side) is a striking feature of
visit to Totnes has to be Totnes
until 1887 the Guildhall was also
Totnes’ past; the ButterWalk and
Castle; found at the top of High
used as the town prison, complete
the Poultry Walk.
The covered
Street, into Castle Street. Built in
with purpose built cells. Visitors to
walkways built in the Tudor period
the 11th century by the Breton Juhel
the Guildhall will be able to see the
to protect the dairy products and
of Totnes, who was one of William
table where Cromwell sat in 1646
other goods sold in the markets that
the Conqueror’s Lieutenants. This
and visit the jail cells, where you will
were held here. Both are two covered
is an excellent example of a Motte-
not be detained beyond that which is
pavement arcades with stone pillars
and-Bailey castle, built in order to
your pleasure! The Guildhall remains
carrying the overhanging storeys
fortify Williams’s hold on the county
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The Market and The Butterwalk in the distance long history. Not only is it one of
of New Age chic” by Time magazine
the best preserved castles of its type
and the town has also been declared
in the country, it is also one of the
in 2008 one of the worlds “funkiest
After a day spent sightseeing and
biggest and is the perfect place from
towns”, according to High Life British
shopping, one does not have to search
which to savour the vast vistas of the
Airways Magazine. It is clear to see
long to find a pleasant environment in
ever changing coast and countryside.
why these accolades were bestowed;
which to rest and enjoy refreshment.
in 2007 Totnes was the first town
Totnes offers everything to suit all
After you have immersed yourself in
in Britain to introduce the ‘Totnes
ages and tastes, from quaint tea
all this sightseeing, why not explore
Pound’, designed to support the
shops to fine dining restaurants
the plethora of shops and eateries
local town economy and close to
and traditional pubs. A friendly
that Totnes has to offer?
100 businesses in Totnes currently
welcome is always assured from
trade with this currency, accepting
the proprietors and staff.
On offer is a wide range of shopping
The entrance to the castle
unusual boutiques.
them as payment and offering them
experiences; there is a twice weekly
to shoppers as change for their
market (Friday & Saturday) offering
purchases – should they desire. A
mainstream and alternative goods
‘Totnes Pound’ or two would certainly
such as antiques, second hand books,
make an unusual keepsake.
musical instruments, handmade and prevent potential rebellion. The
clothing from around the world and
Known
castle is built, unsurprisingly, at the
locally produced organic products. If
independently owned shops, walking
for
its
charming,
around one discovers a very eclectic
most commanding point possible,
you visit between May and September
overlooking the town below. An
you can catch the Elizabethan market,
mix of shopping experiences such
impressive round, shell keep built
held each Tuesday morning, where
as; traditional greengrocers, whole
upon a huge mound of compacted
local people and traders go about
food sellers, butchers, bakers and
earth and rock that still evokes a
their daily business dressed in
I wouldn’t be surprised if you could find a candlestick maker in
feeling of awe at first sight. The
Elizabethan costume, this market
castle was occupied during the Civil
runs alongside the all-day craft
there somewhere! Also on offer
War although thankfully never saw
market in the town.
are antiques, crystals, alternative
any fighting at any time during its
Totnes has been called “the capital
therapies, handmade items and
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St Mary Church on the High Street is an impressive edifice - it's an architectural gem, don't miss the carved stone rood screen inside
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V i s i t t o To t n e s South Devon Coast & Country Totnes is not just a place to admire outstanding architecture, shop and eat. It also has a thriving tradition of social events throughout the year, from chasing oranges downhill, to traditional agricultural shows, not forgetting the arts. There is a thriving operatic and dramatic society with events throughout the year. The Open Studios Art Trail takes place in May where local artists open their studios and homes for the visiting public to view. If you would like to extend your visit to the area and venture slightly further afield there are many wonderful places to choose from.
Just down the road is
Dartington Hall, a major event in the national literary calendar takes place in the stunning surrounds of the estate during July and in the months between July and August
The WJ Wills Memorial, erected to honour Totnes born Wills for his attempt to cross the Australian continent from south to north in 1861 themselves in their art. Courses
mystery writer and the National
age embracing and yet proud and
for all ages and abilities are on
Trust has striven to preserve the
protective of their beautiful shared
offer and a full concert programme.
home as it would have been all
heritage. A unique, memorable and
There is always some kind of event
those years ago, making it a must
enriching place.
happening in Totnes or close by
for literary fans. If you wish to
throughout the year.
explore more of the river Dart, then
Agatha Christie’s Devon holiday
Totnes to Buckfastleigh steam train.
what better way than by taking the
Dartington Hall
home 'Greenway' is accessible via
It is the longest established steam
a river cruise that departs from
railway in the Southwest comprising of seven miles of track and there
musicians and composers from all
Totnes, travelling to Dartmouth.
over the world flock to Dartington
At Greenway you will able to view
are several stops you can make
for the opportunity to immerse
many personal items of the beloved
on your journey; including Totnes
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Unwind by sitting under the trees at Vire Island and take in the views of the river Dart
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The COUNTRYMAN By Tony Jackson
Our resident wildlife and countryside expert talks about a dear little animal that’s becoming increasingly scarce.
The poor little hedgehog was, too,
Hedgehogs enjoy rambling into
once considered admirable fare by
gardens to forage for prey and to
the gypsy community whose method
discover rough areas where they can
of preparation involved encasing the
curl up and semi-hibernate in the
carcase in clay and then baking it
winter, so by ensuring that there are
over a fire until the clay cracked and
gaps in hedges or small holes in walls
came away with the prickles. One
and fences, these little animals have
writer claimed that it was the best
an opportunity to take advantage
meat in England , but one suspects
of our hospitality. A plate of dog
he must have suffered from a fairly
or cat food will also go down very
limited diet!
well, provided it does nowt attract rats. Gardeners are also warned to
Why have numbers dropped so
make sure that any piles of wood
dramatically? The reasons are not
or branches intended as a bonfire
known for certain but it is likely to
are hedgehog-free before a match
be a combination of factors. Habitat
is applied!
loss, through building and new roads
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have meant that populations have
How can you help hedgehogs? Well,
become increasingly isolated, while
one way is by recording any sightings
intensive agriculture with the loss
you may have of these animals in
adly, for many of us our first
slugs, snails, worms and beetles, the
of hedgerows and ever larger fields,
order to assist with the population
acquaintance with a hedgehog
hedgehog has long been considered
coupled with the use of pesticides
survey. Go to www.hogwatch.or.uk
has been a flattened road casualty,
the gardener s friend, though the
which have wiped out or reduced
for more information. In addition,
though today, with a dramatic
animal will also take eggs when it
prey, have undoubtedly had a part
you can join the British Hedgehog
decline in the population over
comes across them and will also eat
to play.
The numbers killed on
Preser vation Societ y (BHPS),
the past decade, even these sorry
mice, rats, snakes and lizards.
the roads must also be taken into
Hedgehog House, Dhustone, Ludlow,
consideration, whilst the tendency
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sightings have become increasingly rare. A century ago hedgehogs were abundant in Britain and even in the 1950s the population was estimated at around 30 million, but by 1995 numbers had dropped to something
the use of pesticides which have wiped out or reduced prey, have undoubtedly had a part to play
in the region of 1.5 million and today the population may be down to half
It has long been a creature of fables
that total.
and legends. There was once a
to make gardens ultra tidy, to destroy slugs and snails, and erect
Hopefully, with your help and the
impenetrable fences and walls has
efforts being made countrywide,
undoubtedly had a significant effect.
Mrs Tiggy-Winkle will remain a much
Not least is the ever expanding
loved part of the British countryside,
population of badgers for whom a
for generations to come.
hedgehog is a tasty delicacy.
belief amongst country folk that Of all our mammals, the hedgehog,
hedgehogs could sup the milk from
with its prickles and boot-button
cows, though unless the beast was
eyes, has always proved an endearing
lying down it would be impossible for
little creature, immortalised by
the short-legged little hog to reach
Beatrix Potter in the character of
a teat, and even then its mouth is
Mrs Tiggy-Winkle, the washerwoman,
far too small to encompass a cow s
and as Fuzzypeg in Alison Uttley s
dug. This is on a par with the ancient
stories of Little Grey Rabbit. Despite
medicinal cures attributed to the
the little animal s sharp spines and
poor little beast; at one time it was
its tendency to harbour fleas, its
believed that the flesh and broth of
portly, bustling demeanour and
a hedgehog, if consumed, would
relative friendliness have ensured
cure lunacy, whilst the liver would
the hedgehog a special place in our
be a certain remedy against dropsy,
affection. With a principle diet of
convulsions and the spleen!
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Tales of a Yokel
Tales of a Yokel By FCR Esgen
Time, it is said, was made for man, evidently this man did not live in Devon. Things happen here “directly” or in other words when they occur, without the consequences or limitations of time. To explain this: If one stops a man of Devonshire origin to ask the time of day he will generally reply “it must be getting on “ but getting on to what !! This surely would depend on how far it has got already. Therefore, you are no further forward except in time that is ! There are many pockets of Devon which definitely fall into the category of “Time-Warps”. I have the inestimable privilege of living in one of them. People here staunchly maintain that even the weather is different from “other parts”. If it is or not, they don’t really know of course because none of them go there anyway. One “spin-off” from living in a time-warp is that it tends to produce that wonderful “staff of life” - the eccentric. One of my friends who easily falls into this class, believes that we are not at the start of a new millennium at all, but that today is, in fact, the year of our Lord 1905! All items of furniture in his house have to be produced before 1905 and his food made by companies that were established before 1905. His clothing also has to be purchased under the same rigorous standards. He also insists on cleaning his home in a three-piece suit, but we haven’t got to the bottom of that one yet !! No one, it seems, is immune from the blandishments of living in Devon. I have found myself cutting pea sticks in December which is a relatively normal country pursuit for the time of the year, what slightly concerns me is that I never grow peas ! My parents too, seem susceptible. While my mother spends all her spare time growing petunias in old wheelbarrows, my father is in a class of his own. Three things have particularly struck me lately about him. Firstly, he keeps a mountaineer’s ice pick under the driving seat of his car and although this sort of behaviour isn’t particularly unusual for my father, I still had the audacity to ask why ! Apparently, electronically centrally locked cars like his own, when coming into contact with sea, lakes, canals
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or similar bodies of water, jam up when the water hits the electrics, so if the car is submerged you are in what is, in effect, your own hi-tec coffin, hence the ice pick. His car is also “equipped” with a policeman’s hat on the back shelf. This I understand, keeps “tail-gaters” at bay who are always looking to overtake. My father’s “piece de resistance” though, was discovered quite by chance when breakfasting one morning with him in his house in the country. He always kept a loaded gun by the kitchen back door, but this had never disturbed me unduly until this particular morning when, whilst dissecting a rather delicious looking boiled egg, he suddenly leapt to his feet, ran out of the kitchen with a gun and fired unhesitatingly at his unwary quarry. Coming back in, he resumed his breakfast in a leisurely silence and as I chewed contentedly on my toast and marmalade I concluded that another pigeon had got his “Time-In”!
Smokey Joe By FCR Esgen
In the late sixties my father used to like driving his big old Rover across the Haldon hills in South Devon. The leather seats and walnut dash always made me and my sisters feel queasy on long journeys. Back in those days, there were still many tramps who used to quite literally walk the streets and countryside in search of food and shelter. One such old man was Smokey Joe. He had a large, round, mahogany coloured face; wispy, matted hair and a fantastically bushy, grey beard, stained black by the fire he always sat around. He lived in a small cave only a few steps away from the busy A38, the other side of Telegraph Hill, over looking the wonderfully wooded Teign Gorge. There was, in fact, nothing much that troubled Old Smokey; for he had shelter, hundreds of friends who used to wave to him from their cars and an endless supply of pasties thrown at his cave at speeds of up to 70 mph.
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