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WOODBURY NEWS DECEMBER 2014 EDITORIAL

Woodbury News is delighted to publish photos of two prize winners. Both children are pupils at Woodbury Primary School. Katie Harries won Woodbury News' own competition to design this month's cover (see below), and Aidan Bown's poster was the overall winner of Stagecoach's 'better to catch the bus' competition (see article and photos on page 13).

Children from both Woodbury and Woodbury Salterton schools have been really busy (see pages 13-15 and 19-22).

It was also great to have a first-hand account of their activities from Megan Goddard of the 1st Woodbury Guides. The editorial team hopes that more young people will submit their news and views for publication - don't be shy; have a try!

Finally, as Dr Noel Lawn retires from Woodbury Surgery, I am sure all his patients will join in wishing him and his wife a long, happy and healthy retirement, and once again thank him for all he has done to ensure the wellbeing of so many people over the years.

OUR COVER PHOTO The cover this month is the winning design chosen from the 58 entries submitted by pupils of Woodbury Primary School. The cover was drawn by 9 year old Katie Harries, who was thrilled to win. She explained that her picture shows two children creeping downstairs and finding Father Christmas still in the house. He got side-tracked from his job of delivering parcels when he picked up a copy of Woodbury News! Katie says she loves drawing, particularly cartoons.

Well done, Katie!

There were five runners-up, and their drawings can be found in the magazine. They are, in no particular order: Lilly Butler (5), Poppy Butler (5), Florence Coogan (4), Ben Crook (8) and Olivia Powell (9).

4 ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH, WOODBURY Vicar: Reverend Karen Spray. Tel:01395 488178 Email: church@revdkaren.org.uk Associate Minister: Reverend Christopher Cant. Tel: 01395 488178 Email: chriscant@tiscali.co.uk SPECIAL SERVICES Sunday 14 December, 6.30pm Carol Service, followed by mulled wine. Sunday 21 December, 6.15pm Youth Service followed by Carols on the Green. Wednesday 24 December, Christmas Eve, 11.30pm Midnight Mass. Thursday 25 December, Christmas Day, 8.00am Said Eucharist, 11.15 Eucharist. 28 December No Said Eucharist.

USUAL SUNDAY SERVICES 1st Sunday 11.15 All Age Eucharist. 2nd Sunday 11.15 Eucharist. 3rd Sunday 11.00 Sunday Club, 11.15 Eucharist, 6.30pm Evensong. 4th Sunday 8.00 Said Eucharist, 11.15 Morning Prayer. 5th Sunday See Special Services. Morning Prayer every Monday at 9.15.

NEWS AND EVENTS School Nativity Play in School, Tuesday 9 December at 2.00 and Wednesday 10 December at 2.00 and 6.00.

School Carol Service in Church, Thursday 11 December at 6.00pm.

Woodbury PCC Monthly Draw Winner in November - Mrs Maureen Fuller. Next draw at Coffee Morning. See Church Digest for details.

Monthly prize ranging from £25 to £500. Details from Donoveen 239363.

Sunday Club meets every 1st Sunday for All Age Eucharist at 11.15, and on the 3rd Sunday in Church Room 11.00-12.00, then into church to show what has been made/done.

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CHURCH ALTAR FLOWERS - DECEMBER 7, 14 & 21 - Advent - no flowers. 25 & 28 - Mrs S Huish. Please note, we will decorate church for Christmas on Monday 22 December.

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6 CHARITY COFFEE MORNINGS The Tuesday charity coffee mornings were pleased to hand over a cheque for £150 to Pat Browne and Sue Hudson for the church rooms. It has been a great month thanks to our guest bakers who were Paul, Julie, Sandy, Julia, Jill and Sue. If anyone would like to be a guest baker, please come and talk to us; we are there every Tuesday morning.

WOODBURY COMMUNITY ORCHARD Future dates: 29 November – Tree planting at Town Lane, Cricket Pitch field, 2.004.00pm - all welcome, bring spades. Please support this event - we need to protect some of Woodbury’s green spaces!

7 December – Orchard Pruning training event 2.00pm, alexthiemann @tiscali.co.uk for details. Free to members, donation required from nonmembers.

16 January - Traditional Wassail at Town Lane Orchard, with the community choir - everyone welcome, bring a torch and instrument if you have one.

25 January - Orchard Pruning training event 2.00, details as above.

7 February – Orchard pruning - (if needed) details as above.

12 February – AGM and speaker topic of Bees, Church Rooms 6.308.30pm - all welcome.

Further details of our group to follow in the Annual report, January Woodbury News.

WOODBURY TWINNING ASSOCIATION On Saturday 15 November we held a Wine Tasting Evening run by Majestic Wines of Exeter. Our hostess, Lauren, was a fully qualified wine expert, and talked us through the different qualities of six different wines. After our initial tasting, she then brought out a variety of foods and we were amazed how these different flavours changed and enhanced the taste of the wines. It was a very relaxed, informative and enjoyable evening. There is no meeting in December. Our next meeting is the AGM on Tuesday 27 January at 9.00pm in The White Hart.

PRESERVE OUR WOODBURY! There will be an OPEN MEETING IN THE WHITE HART, SKITTLE ALLEY THURSDAY 4 DECEMBER AT 7.30 to voice our views over the future development of our Village and our Parish.

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WOODBURY VILLAGE GOLF SOCIETY Tavistock - Two Villages Match We were lucky with the weather - the rain just about held off but unfortunately the last couple of groups got slightly damp on the 17th and 18th. It was a good day but even better for those playing for 'Woodbury' who beat the 'Others' by 5 games to 1! Walter was presented to Nick Luton who received the Trophy on behalf of Woodbury. The Chairman thanked everyone for their support - really great when 24 players are organised and no-one cries off at the last minute. The twos pot was won by Graham Slack who has had a great golfing year with the Society. Well done Graham.

St Mellion Golf Report In October, Peter Heron and Nick Lewis arranged a weekend at St Mellion with great food and lots of prizes. The Kernow course was much better than last year weather-wise with no-one losing their footing and with some decent scores returned. After returning to the Nicklaus bar, it was a well deserved R&R before meeting for convivial dinner.

The next day was a challenging one and it was easy to see why the Nicklaus course is not the professionals' favourite. There really was no easy hole and it was incredibly difficult to make a par on the par 4s. Peter Heron and Duncan Ratley scored 2s on the 11th which was also nearest the pin.

Duncan was closest and then his drive on the 16th went on to win the longest drive. When we came in after the Nicklaus we were pretty exhausted - most had a buggy but some, like Nick DuBuisson, carried clubs - pretty impressive! Nick Lewis and Peter Heron presented an amazing assortment of prizes including caps especially prepared for the event by his daughter.

Overall individual winners of the two day event were: 1st place with 65 points Graham Slack, runner up with 64 points Julian Turnbull. Next year we plan a similar event at Trevose.

The AGM will take place on Friday 5 December at 6.30pm at the White Hart Pub, Woodbury.

The Annual Dinner will take place on Friday 9 January at the Maltsters Arms, Woodbury.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION COFFEE MORNINGS 10.00 - 11.30 8, 22 JANUARY. 5, 19 FEBRUARY. There will not be a Coffee Morning on 25 December.

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8 1ST WOODBURY GUIDES The Guides haven’t really written in the Woodbury News for a while, so we thought it would be a good time to tell you about what we got up to in our summer activities. For starters, we went to Escot Park on a lovely evening in June, not really knowing what to expect from a Swamp Walk (unless you had been before); it was really disgusting yet fun at the same time! We also had the opportunity to have a go at segway at Haldon Forest. It was really tricky to get right at first, but after a while we got used to it, and got to go for an exhilarating ride through the Forest. As most of us Guides love water activities, on one lovely evening we went to the Exmouth Docks, with the Exmouth Guides, and had a go at kayaking which we all loved. We played some games out on the water which including a lot of us falling in and had a race. Another evening we all drove to Haven Banks in Exeter Quay and went out on the water in a bell-boat. We all had to join in, which was very tiring; however, luckily we got to play some games which included doing a forward roll off of a body board and trying to keep on it. Guides always fills the Summer Term with lots of exciting activities which we all enjoy; there’s certainly something for everyone!

Megan Goddard WOODBURY TENNIS CLUB Despite wind and rain, tennis is still being played on the tennis courts.

Sunday club sessions have operated every Sunday from 10.30. The courts have been cleared of leaves and are in good condition. In addition, an intrepid group have managed to play on Friday evenings from 6.00pm under the two working floodlights.

The mixed team is playing winter league matches with home matches on Saturday mornings. These matches have been competitive with four matches played and nine points gained, leaving the team 4th in a league of 5 teams.

The club is grateful to Diane McLeod for organising these matches.

A social gathering of members is arranged for Thursday evening 4 December in the Church Rooms. The AGM will take place as normal in early February, and is an open meeting.

The courts are available for the playing of tennis to all residents of the parish and visitors at a reasonable fee of £4.00 per hour, key available at 5 Escott Cottages (Pat Browne 232805) or from Jackie Clarke 2 East View, Flower Street (232832), but if playing regularly annual membership (£15 junior) is more economical.

Editor’s Note: In order to maximise submitted copy and photographs into Woodbury News, it may be necessary to reduce the size of some items. The Editorial team will attempt to do this as carefully as possible.

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WOODBURY GARDEN CLUB At our November meeting we had a very interesting talk by Chris Birchnall, a former gardener at Rosemoor, on Autumn and Winter Interest. He suggested many different types of plants, shrubs and trees to provide colour during this period and showed photographs of most of them. There are late perennials such as rudbeckia, sedum and ginger lily. Other good plants are autumn crocus and cyclamen. Acers give good colour in the autumn, as does the amelanchier, which has all year interest and is a good tree for a smaller garden. Trees with colourful bark include snake bark maple and prunus serrula and you could also have white stemmed shrubs/ trees such as rubus, betulus or silver birch. Berries will provide colour, eg cotoneaster and holly, so long as it is a female tree. Salix and cornus will provide brightly coloured stems if they are cut back hard every 1-2 years. Well placed statues and pots will give winter interest when many plants are dormant. For late winter/ early spring heathers, witch hazels and mahonias are good and have a nice scent. Chris suggested that plants with winter perfume are planted near the house so you have more chance of smelling them. Hellebores are useful (you should take the old leaves off them now) and then of course there are bulbs such as snowdrops, aconites and narcissi (soak aconite bulbs before you plant them) and shrubs such as camellias. Finally, don’t forget evergreen climbers and wall shrubs such as garrya elliptica, which has silvery tassels, and clematis armandii.

Our Christmas Social is a meal at the White Horse on Tuesday 16 December.

This is the third Tuesday rather than the usual second Tuesday; (there is no meeting on the second Tuesday). If you haven’t put your name down and would like to go please ring Judy Bashforth on 233706. If you have put your name down but haven’t paid please pay Ken Crundwell at 17 Long Meadow.

The meeting on 13 January will be a talk by Julia Tremlett on the National Gardens Scheme (also known as The Yellow Book).

On 10 February it will be our AGM. There will be opportunities for some new people to join the committee, so please have a think about this.

CAROL SINGING AROUND WOODBURY 11 AND 18 DECEMBER Come and join us to sing and/or collect.

We are meeting at the Arch at 7.00pm.

All proceeds to Save the Children.

Refreshments afterwards.

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10 WOODBURY LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY On 6 November, on a very wet and windy evening, over 70 members and visitors met in St Swithun’s Church where John Allan gave a very interesting illustrated talk about the church and its Early Tudor tiles. Mr Allan is a wellknown archaeologist, a Past President of the Devon Archaeological Society and a Consultant to Exeter Cathedral and Glastonbury Abbey.

The tiles in the church date from mid to late medieval times and were discovered when work was carried out on the floor of the church tower in 2009. A so-called floor pavement was discovered, made of tiles in two colours laid in lime mortar. They are known to be medieval as they are five inches square, the standard sized tile of that time, with the pattern cut out of wood and thumped into the soft tile. The indentations were then filled with a different coloured clay or slip before firing. Some of the tiles which had been found were passed round the audience and it could be seen that part of the back had been gouged out to enable more even drying and a better purchase in the lime mortar. John suggested that the tiles had been made for the Bouchers, a prominent family in medieval Devon, at a large pottery in Hemyock. Other tiles probably came from northern France. He also showed slides of medieval window tracery from Woodbury and Tiverton churches and Exeter Cathedral, which were very similar and probably crafted by the same journeying masons.

This was a fascinating and most entertaining talk with which to end the Society’s 2014 season. The AGM and social event takes place on Thursday 5 February 2015 in Woodbury Village Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Next year’s programme of talks, on the first Thursday of March, May, September and November, and a Summer Outing in July, will be announced. All members are welcome to attend.

SEE WOODBURY NEWS ONLINE www.woodburynews.co.uk WOODBURY ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAYRE WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER, 10.00-4.00 Come alone and see a huge selection of wonderful ideas for Christmas all under one roof.

Christmas carols, mulled wine, mince pies, tea, coffee, cakes.

All proceeds go towards lighting up St Swithun’s Church over the Christmas and New Year period.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION EVENT FOR LAND AT GLOBE HILL, WOODBURY MONDAY 15 DECEMBER 2.00 -7.00pm THE CHURCH ROOMS, WOODBURY Photos Wanted!

Now that so many people own a digital camera and that it is possible to reproduce such excellent photographs in Woodbury News, do email your photos of local people or events to Karen on karensquires100 @gmail.com The editorial team still need a wider spread of news, particularly about our younger people. What are you all up to?

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WOODBURY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The President, Margaret Edwards, opened the November meeting by welcoming thirty-eight members and three visitors. Items of local and national WI interest were discussed, trips and excursions were highlighted including preparations for the WI Centenary celebrations in 2015. The Treasurer reported on the finances which were healthy. The Flower of the Month was won by Rosemary Foster and raffle prizes by Elspeth, Jill, Doreen, Pam and Sylvia. Birthday wishes were extended to Anna Eyres.

After the refreshment break the President introduced the speaker, Molly Bond, for her talk on Wallis and the Abdication. Molly started her talk with a history of Wallis’ early life; she was born to poor parents but even as a child was ambitious. At a young age she married a pilot, an alcoholic and partygoer.

The marriage did not last long and after several affairs Wallis moved away and obtained a divorce. In 1927 she met Ernest Simpson, who was married with a daughter. He divorced his wife, and he and Wallis married in Chelsea, UK. They divorced in 1936.

In England, Edward, Prince of Wales was leading a wild life and amongst his fellow partygoers were his mistresses, Thelma Furness and Freda Dudley Ward and in their social circle was a rich American living in England, Ernest Simpson. Wallis and the Prince met frequently and London society accepted Wallis’ involvement with the Prince, although the Royal Family were very unhappy as were the Government and Commonwealth leaders.

It was 1935, the King was dying, but the family would never discuss the situation and in 1936 King George died and Edward was declared king. He refused to be crowned without Wallis by his side but no-one believed that Edward would force the issue and marry Wallis. Pictures of Wallis with the Prince were in newspapers all over the world except in the UK. The Coronation was due to take place in May and the Government forced a showdown when the Prince declared his intention to marry the twice divorced Wallis. In December the Prince said he would abdicate if he couldn’t have Wallis by his side. Wallis pleaded with him to give her up, he refused and, as we all know, he abdicated in favour of his younger brother, George. The rest, as they say, is history! Donoveen thanked Molly for a most interesting and informative talk.

The December meeting will be a Christmas craft session. The Christmas lunch will be at Woodbury Park on 4 December.

Town Lane Community Orchard tree planting.

Preserve our Woodbury Open Meeting. 7.30. The White Hart.

Exton Ladies trip to Tavistock and Cotehele - Christmas garland.

Woodbury Golf Society AGM. 6.30. The White Hart, Woodbury.

St Swithun’s lych gate. 9.00-11.00.

Holy Trinity, WS, Christmas Coffee Morning in church at 9.30.

Open House - Bailey House, Broadway. 10.30-2.00. Trees/Café.

Woodbury Christmas Craft Fayre. WVH. 10.00-4.00.

Pre-Xmas Evening (Sidmouth Gospel Choir). 7.30, Christ Church Exton Ladies Group. Christmas lunch at Puffing Billy. 12.00.

Carol Singing around Woodbury. Meet at Arch at 7.00.

Woodbury WI Christmas log decoration. 7.30, WVH. Woodbury School Christmas Fayre. 12.00-3.00.

Holy Trinity, WS, Candlelit Carol Service at 6.00pm.

Garden Club Christmas Social. White Horse Inn, W/Salterton.

Royal Marines Christmas Concert. CTCRM. 2.30-3.30 (232696) Carols around the tree at St Andrew’s Church. 7.00.

Carol Singing around Woodbury. Meet at Arch at 7.00.

The Bluesbury’s Grand Christmas Party. 7.30. The Maltsters.

Carol Singing around Woodbury Salterton. Digger’s at 6.00pm.

Holy Trinity, WS, Christmas Communion at 11.30pm.

Woodbury WI Penlee Lifeboat. 7.30, WVH. Exton Ladies. Games Afternoon followed by a birthday tea.

Woodbury Golf Society Annual Dinner. The Maltsters Arms.

Woodbury Garden Club. Talk on the National Gardens Scheme.

Woodbury in WWI with Gillian Selley. 7.30. Christ Church.

Town Lane Community Orchard Wassailing.

Woodbury Twinning Association AGM,

by Ben Crook - age 8 9.00, White Hart.

Woodbury Local History Society AGM & Social, WVH, 7.30.

St Swithun’s lych gate. 9.00-11.00.

Woodbury Garden Club AGM. Woodbury WI Birthday Party & Scottish Dancing. 7.30, WVH. Exton Ladies Group Annual General Meeting.

The Woodbury News attempts to represent a variety of views within the Community, but does not accept responsibility for anything but Editorial comment. While it may publish unacknowledged material, nothing is included unless the Editor knows the name and address of the author(s).

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION A busy year for Woodbury Parish For the WW1 Community Commemorations in August we were asked to display the Historical Exhibition of the life and times in Woodbury at the commencement of the Great War. With Roger Stokes’s willing assistance and time we exhibited again on Saturday 1 November in aid of the Poppy Appeal. After paying for the hire of the village hall, entrance monies and a donation from Chris Lear and her team from the delicious refreshments we raised over £100 to add to our local contribution. Last year Woodbury Parish raised over £4,000; we aim to raise more in this historic year.

Remembrance Sunday was observed on 9 November on a lovely afternoon on the village green - this was well supported with villagers and organisations including the Brownies, Guides, Cubs and Scouts with their Standards, Kim Bates carrying the RBL Parish Standard.

Armistice on Tuesday 11 November was observed with Year 6 Ash Class from Woodbury School. The children were led by Class teacher Bruce Ellis and Headteacher Nigel Tancock and read the Roll of Honour and letters and passages from the trenches and then laid the school Poppy wreath. Revd Karen Spray closed with prayers and a blessing. Afterwards the children went across to the Church to see the carved wooden memorial screen with the names of the fallen and to learn a little of the history of the cenotaph in London and the tomb of the Unknown Warrior.

Joan Bamsey and Kim Bates carried the Standards from the refurbished War memorial back to the Church, the weather being kind and rain holding off until everyone had returned to school.

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WOODBURY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL Travel Poster Competition Winners In response to a competition challenge set by Stagecoach South West in conjunction with Devon County Council, pupils in classes throughout the school tried their hand at designing a poster based on the theme ‘I think it’s better to catch the bus because ...’.

Much to the delight of four-year-old Poppy Aidan with his winning poster design and tag Butler and six-year-old ‘The environment drives the future, catch me!

Aidan Bown their entries were chosen by the judges to be reproduced on posters that will be displayed on Stagecoach vehicles to promote the benefits of travelling by bus. From the winning entries, Aidan’s poster was chosen as the overall winner earning him, and his class, the use of a Routemaster bus and driver for a day. Well done Aidan!

Aidan, along with the rest of Oak Class, rode the Routemaster bus to Stover Park, Newton Abbot to follow the Ted Hughes Poetry Trail and hear from a forest ranger about the plants and wildlife that can be found there.

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Convenient village pick up, or delivered to your door. Competitive prices.

Available from 1 December. Tel: Charlotte 233712, to reserve a tree and/or arrange delivery.

BABYSITTER I am 17 years old, live in Woodbury and am available for babysitting in the village. I am an experienced babysitter. Oliver Cutforth Tel: 232813, 07950 839397 (1/2) STRIDE (not classical) PIANO LESSONS I teach chords, harmonies, pedal control, improvisation, rhythms, scales, reading music etc. I also teach Piano (not button) Accordion. Correct left hand (bass) fingering taught. £15 per hour. Frank Mastin Tel: 239070 (1/2) NEED A HAND AT HOME? Sarah can help! Home help / cleaning / ironing / shopping / dog walking / light gardening. Tel: 07791 944938 Refs available. DBS checked. (1/3) B&B LUXURY at The Dairy Loft, Woodbury Common. Need extra space for family & friends over the festive period or B&B anytime. Call Rob or Annie 01395 568411 or anniemac@me.com/ robertjones@eclipse.co.uk 1/12 QUALIFIED BOOK-KEEPER AVAILABLE for book-keeping work, year end accounts, self-assessment, VAT returns. Tel: 01395 263280 (2/12) PROPERTY MAINTENANCE – James Waddell Interior & Exterior, Carpentry, Flooring, Fencing & Gates, Plumbing, Decking, Bathrooms & Kitchens, General Repairs. Free Advice & Estimates. 01395 263496 (8/12) TWO HOLIDAY COTTAGES TO LET 1 Castle Cottages & Waverley are in the centre of Woodbury Village. 1 Castle Cottages sleeping 7 guests, Waverley 4/5. For bookings please phone Michelle 01395 232917 (4/6) FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER Nail Cutting and Treatment of Corns, Callus and Verrucas - Home Visits. Contact Lindsey Waddell MAFHP 01395 263496. (12/12) TIME FOR A NEW LOOK? Qualified Hair Stylist. Appointment to suit.

Not mobile. Call Heather Anne on 01392 876830 (8/12)

Exeter Great West Run - Schools’ Challenge Fifty children from Woodbury School together with a number of parents and staff joined around seven hundred other pupils from schools in the area on a fine October morning to take part in the Exeter Great West Run Schools’ Challenge. The children, under the guidance of their trainer Miss Gillian Pyle, with assistance from Ms Zoe Thomson, had been training for a number of weeks preparing for the event. The enthusiastic young athletes were cheered on by a large contingent of supporters who lined the route. All the Woodbury competitors finished the course and each one was awarded a medal for their efforts. Thanks to the generosity of various sponsors, each child also received a ‘goody bag’ together with bottled water to ensure they were rehydrated after their exertions.

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14 Beech Class Visit St Swithun’s Church The very youngest members of the school community were invited to an afternoon of stories, craft and discovery at St Swithun’s Church.

This provided an opportunity for the children to see the church, not only as a large stone building, but also as a place of celebration, worship and peace - a place to think and pray. The children had great fun exploring the hidden recesses of the church including finding out which door could be opened using a very large, heavy key they found. During the visit they also made some beautiful stained glass windows and enjoyed a special story time with Rev Karen Spray.

Woodbury Superheroes Support Children in Need In support of BBC’s Children in Need 2014 Appeal, everyone came to school dressed as their favourite superhero. To further support the school’s fund-raising efforts, members of the School Council produced batches of Pudsey Bear cakes which were offered for sale at the end of the day. The money raised will help fund a wide range of worthy projects supporting disabled and young people throughout the UK. Superheroes Sophie Cox and Noah Driesen preparing to sell the Pudsey Bear cakes they helped to decorate.

CHARITY COFFEE MORNINGS EVERY TUESDAY, 10.00-12.00 CHURCH ROOMS, WOODBURY Coffee/tea and a homemade cake £2 on vintage china.

All profits to local charities. Everyone welcome.

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By Florence Coogan - age 4

By Poppy Butler - age 5

OCTOBER WEATHER Picture the scene: driving on a narrow Devon lane at 8.00am; cock pheasant ahead, running full pelt towards me; screech to a halt and open the door; serious eyeball to eyeball; offer some of my picnic; rejected after close inspection; close door and drive on; bird last seen in mirror sprinting after car. What was that all about? Anyway I am supposed to report on the weather which was exceptional in one respect: for October it was very hot with max/min temperatures of 21C/8C and not a hint of a frost. There was a Westerly component in the wind every day and some very stormy spells thanks to hurricane Gonzalo; rainfall was 95% of the norm at 120.8mm (4.74ins).

Autumn started early this year but it is holding on nicely. PJH CHRISTMAS TREE SALES - OPEN HOUSE Bailey House, Broadway (opposite Post Office) SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER, 10.30-2.00 Nordman Fir Christmas Trees – top quality individually selected and grown in sustainable Devon forests.

Cafe/Deli in the kitchen (or to take away) serving light lunch and refreshments, seasonal soup, homity pie, savouries, cakes and mince pies, mulled wine, tea and coffee...

All homemade with quality ingredients.

Come along and choose a tree, have a glass of mulled wine and get into the festive spirit Enquiries to Charlotte: 233712

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CHRISTMAS MESSAGES Marlene and John Balding would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a healthy New Year and will give a donation to Dementia UK in lieu of sending local cards.

Margaret Batten wishes her friends and neighbours a joyful Christmas and peaceful New Year. Instead of sending local cards a donation will be made to Medecins Sans Frontieres.

Sue Bury wishes all her friends a Happy Christmas and a healthy year in 2015. She will be making a donation to ELF in lieu of sending local cards.

Gordon Davis wishes all his friends and neighbours a Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year. Instead of sending Christmas cards locally, I will be making a donation to the British Stammering Association.

Elizabeth Gage sends all her friends and neighbours best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Joyful New Year. I will be making a donation to the British Heart Foundation.

Nancie Grist sends all good wishes for Christmas and the New Year to her friends and neighbours. She will be making a donation, in lieu, to Shelterbox.

Mike and Joyce Jeans wish their friends and neighbours in and around Woodbury a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful new year. We will make a donation to Save the Children and Shelterbox in place of cards.

Chris Lear and family wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a healthy new year. Force is the chosen Charity.

Julie and John Maidment would like to wish all their friends in Woodbury an enjoyable Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. A donation will be made to FORCE in lieu of sending cards.

Derrick and Marian Mead send good wishes to all their friends in Woodbury, for a Happy Christmas, and a healthy New Year. A donation is being made to Shelter Box. Shirley, Tim and David Stevens wish all their friends a happy and peaceful Christmas and may 2015 bring health and peace to all. A donation has been sent to Alzheimer's Disease.

David and Tricia Whitton wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas.

15 Cultural Diversity One grey and dismal morning in October, the school hall was transformed into a Hindu shrine.

Incense filled the air and the school hall’s white walls were adorned with brightly coloured drapes and pictures of Hindu Gods. It felt like the pupils had been transported to another world.

This wasn't a trip in Doctor Who's TARDIS, but a treat for the children in Year 3 when Ravi, a Hindu Priest based at the University of Exeter, visited Woodbury School to teach them about Hinduism. They learnt about the origins of the religion, how Hindus worship and what the daily life of a Hindu is like. Everyone had great fun trying on traditional Indian clothing and even had a go at learning a traditional Hindu dance called the Stick Dance, usually performed at Diwali. The experience was planned as part of the school’s rich RE curriculum, in which children are encouraged to explore worship across a number of religions.

The Hindu workshop followed a visit to St Swithun’s Church during which the children had learnt about the key features of Christian worship from the Reverend Karen Spray. During their visit to St Swithun’s the vicar led a class church service specially prepared for them. Inspired by this, the children then planned and wrote their own church services back at school.

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WOODBURY SALTERTON NEWS

RSPB AYLESBEARE COMMON RESERVE The glorious weather at the beginning of September meant that the grass in our fields could finally be turned to hay with the whole team at hand collecting the hay bales, now stashed away in the barn. Immediately it was adopted as home by a black cat with a family of four kittens! So if anyone has lost a cherished family pet...

With the sun behind us and the cold well and truly kicked in, the winter work has begun. The chainsaws are busy and the fires have been roaring with our usual gorse coppicing and scrub clearance. The cattle numbers are slowly decreasing as they return to their wintering abodes and our hardy Dartmoor and Exmoor ponies will enjoy having the reserve for themselves whilst the cows are gone. During that sunny September the swallows seemed reluctant to move on to their warm winters abroad - no idea why! As autumn arrived the last few to leave were the nestlings from our own barn. How do they find the way for their first trip across the Sahara? I must find someone to ask, but apparently they can follow the earth’s magnetic field and just “know” what direction to go, but not necessarily how far...

The nightjars left us in September, and they have been replaced with our winter migrants: the beginning of the survey season has greeted us with sightings of the skylark, fieldfares, snipe, meadow pipits and an abundance of our resident wood pigeons with the Dartford warblers still bobbing about in the gorse scrub.

It is also time to look out for the hen harriers as they move to the heathland areas until spring arrives.

Chestnut splitting has become a new task. We hope to use chestnut that was felled last year in Kent as permanent fencing, replacing the current electric one, around a small piece of woodland near the A3052 (known to us as YOC wood) to ensure that the dormice are protected from our eagerly grazing animals. But first we have to gain the permission of the Planning Inspectorate to alter our permanent fencing plan.

The firewood business began early with people preparing for the winter, thus the team have also been busy collecting logs and creating the firewood with the more efficient processor which we share with our reserve at Arne in Dorset.

Our supplies are higher than last year so, if you would like any firewood, please contact the reserve office on 01395 233655.

Although the purple haze of the flowering heather has disappeared, the reserves are now flourishing in fungi of all shapes, colour and sizes; the cows seemingly enjoy munching on those fly agarics. A few butterflies still seem to appear every time the sun comes out, even in this cold weather: a red admiral flexing its wings on a stone in the sun is a lovely sight. But I think I’m with the dormice, as they now prepare to snuggle away to hibernate for the chill ahead.

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, WOODBURY SALTERTON CHRISTMAS SERVICES Sunday 14 December Carols by Candlelight 6.00pm followed by mulled wine and mince pies.

Sunday 21 December 9.30, Family Service.

Christmas Eve 11.30pm, Christmas Communion.

Christmas Wreath Workshop On Thursday 2 December at 7.00pm Sheila Gerdes and Jane Butler will run a workshop in the village hall on the making of a Christmas Wreath. The evening will cost £10, which includes a glass of wine and all the materials. Names please to Sheila 01395 233168. Sheila and Jane are also willing to take orders for ready-made wreaths. All proceeds to our Church funds.

Christmas Coffee Morning On Saturday 6 December there will be a special Coffee Morning from 9.30 until 11.00 in church. There will be the usual bacon butties and items for sale on a Christmas theme.

Carol Singing round the Village Members of the Church Choir will lead Carol Singing around the village in aid of the Children’s Hospice. Anyone is welcome to join in this. Meet at the Digger’s Rest at 6.00pm.

The October Family Service was led by Anna Taylor. Katharine Wheeler gave a talk on the 23rd Psalm and the children and the choir led the singing of Stuart Townend’s new hymn The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want. Prayers were read by Arabella and Esme Taylor, Libby Windle, Alice and Eliza Rooke.

WHIST - TUESDAY 16 DECEMBER, 7.30 IN THE VILLAGE HALL To all those residents of the Parish of Woodbury Salterton who will be 70 and older by Christmas 2014 The Kerslake Trust This Trust was created on the death of Celia Elizabeth Kerslake on 19 September 1939. Under the terms of her will some shares were left to the Trustees of Woodbury Salterton Church, with the instruction that the income received from them should be distributed among “the old people over 70 belonging to the Parish at Christmas time”.

The Trustees are currently reviewing the list of beneficiaries to arrange this year’s distribution, and will be pleased to hear from anyone permanently resident in the Parish who has NOT received a payment in previous years and who considers they now qualify for such a payment.

Please advise Nigel Dupain, Trustee, on 01395 232953 by 1 December 2014.

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CLINTON DEVON ESTATES Clinton Devon Estates appointed their first Countryside Learning Officer earlier this month. Teacher Kate Ponting has recently taken-up the new role and will be delivering countryside learning activities to primary and secondary school pupils in East Devon, as well as engaging with community groups and the wider public on issues impacting on the countryside. The aim of the post is to stimulate broad debate on how the local landscape should be managed.

Kate’s background is in outdoor and primary education. She taught for 13 years in Exmouth, has recently delivered events with Exeter-based Fun Kitchen and is also a forest school practitioner.

“I am looking forward to getting out and listening to the views of local people. The more there is a two-way dialogue between those who manage the countryside and those who live on it, the more we can learn from each other. Engagement enables organisations like Clinton Devon Estates to understand the things that people living in the countryside value most, and for this to influence how we operate. We are keen to show what we can contribute to society.

The Estate’s outreach work for many years has focussed mainly on wildlife and the management of Woodbury Common and the Otter Estuary. The Estate’s conservation charity, the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust, hosted two classes from Woodbury School last summer, for example. The children looked at heathland ecology and how the local wildlife is managed.

They learned to identify tree species and recognise some of the heathland’s rare species. Kate’s appointment will allow the Estate to expand this important work to include other aspects of landscape management, including dairy farming, forestry, the provision of local homes and the production of renewable energy.

“Reconciling the many different demands we place on our countryside can be difficult. I am passionate about giving others the opportunity to explore and interpret the countryside around them. I believe we need to recognise it as a living landscape where local people work extremely hard to provide something that meets all of society’s needs into the future. The challenge is to do this whilst safeguarding the beauty and wildlife of our special part of Devon.”

Kate hopes to provide Woodbury News with regular updates on what is happening locally on the Estate through the year. She is happy to discuss working with your school or community group. To contact her please email kate.ponting@clintondevon.com.

Remembrance Graham Gerdes led the Act of Remembrance at the lych gate on Sunday 9 November.

Patrick Bricknell laid the wreath on behalf of the Parish Council and Phil Dent the one from the British Legion.

A short service, attended by most of those who gather ed outs ide, followed in church, led by Debbie Jung. The School observed a minute’s silence on 11th November.

Act of Remembrance by the Lych Gate in Woodbury Salterton.

Alan Nixon (centre) among those gathered at the Act of Remembrance remembering his own military service and that of his late wife Kay.

All Souls’ Service Those who attended the All Souls’ Service on 2 November (the actual date dedicated to All Souls) found it very moving.

Revd Karen Spray conducted the service, which was the first of its kind for many. As people arrived at church they were invited to write down the names of those they would like to be remembered, later read out by Karen.

The choir sang I sing a song of the Saints of God before those who wished to do so walked up to the altar and lit a candle.

THE BAND OF THE ROYAL MARINES CHRISTMAS CONCERT THE COMMANDO TRAINING CENTRE, LYMPSTONE TUESDAY 16 DECEMBER, 2.30-3.30 To attend, please telephone Sandra Huish 01395 232696 with the names of all attendees and if, arriving by car, the registration of the vehicle and the name of the driver.

Details to Sandra by 6.00pm, Friday 5 December.

No late bookings can be accepted (Please Note:- Entry to the camp will be refused before 2.00pm)

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WOODBURY SALTERTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE It was the turn of Woodbury Salterton WI to host this year’s Group Meeting on 29 October. Committee members had decorated our village hall on a seaside theme. Our President Jenny Kemp welcomed members from the other WIs in our group – Aylesbeare, Magnolia. Pennsylvania and Woodbury.

The Speaker was Professor Dan Bishop. He told how he had first come to be interested in Punch and Judy and how he made his own puppets (Mr Punch is so special that he always carries him in his hand luggage and Punch even has his own passport!). He told stories of entertaining people in many parts of the world and overcoming the language barrier. He then gave a performance and the audience entered into the spirit of it, shouting Prof. Dan Bishop and Mr Punch warnings of the crocodile’s approach or calling Judy when Punch hit the baby. Refreshments on the lines of a seaside picnic were served, followed by ice cream cones.

Terrie Newman had organised a table quiz which proved of great interest.

The competition for a hand-made glove puppet was won by Aylesbeare WI with a lovely Little Red Riding Hood. Woodbury Salterton’s fox came second and Magnolia’s teddy bear was third.

The November WI meeting was chaired

by Elisabeth Appleton. Best wishes were sent to our President Jenny Kemp who is recovering from an operation.

Mandy Fosbrooke stood in as a replacement for Jenny’s President’s Evening. She brought products from The Body Shop and from Home Style.

The December meeting will be a Christmas Meal at The Digger’s Rest.

RNLI CHRISTMAS CARDS Have you bought all of yours? If not, I can help and will be pleased to collect them for you from the shop and deliver them to your door. I have a few catalogues with me so please telephone 232120 if you would like to see one. Jean Carpenter.

President Jenny Kemp holding her fox hand puppet.

FUNDRAISING £200 was raised for Macmillan Nurses in sponsorship by my ‘Going sober for October’. Many thanks. Shirley Stevens

RECIPE OF THE MONTH CRAB TAGLIATELLE A luxurious dish with powerful rich flavours and a good kick from the chilli and mustard. SERVES 4 - 6 INGREDIENTS 1 large onion ¨ 150ml of double cream 100-150g chestnut ¨ chilli to taste ¨ Season to taste mushrooms ¨ 100g of butter ¨ Fresh or dried tagliatelle (enough ¨ 200-300g or mixed crab for the number eating the dish) ¨ small handful of chopped parsley meat ¨ 1 tablespoon of mustard ¨ 1 lemon ¨ 100ml medium sherry METHOD 1.

Finely chop and gently sauté the onion with the butter in a large frying pan (do not brown) 2.

Chop and add the mushrooms to the onions. Add the sherry, mustard, chilli and the cream and seasoning and cook gently for about 5 minutes. (The mixture can be set aside at this stage and reheated while the pasta is cooked) 3.

Cook the tagliatelle in a pan of boiling water as per the instructions 4.

Just before serving add the crabmeat to the reheated onion and mushroom mixture 5.

Drain the tagliatelle and toss the creamy crab mixture together and coat the pasta.

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Serve sprinkled with parsley and chunk of lemon.

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A watercress salad with finely sliced crisp apple or a simple green salad is the perfect accompaniment. ¨ ¨

Our thanks once again go to Stephen Leger who can be contacted at: stephenleger55@gmail.com Tel: 01395 233549 / 07977 422164 Secret Gourmet. www.secretgourmet.co.uk

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Congratulations to Louise Steventon and Ollie Fenn who were married at Holy Trinity Church, Woodbury Salterton on 20 September. Louise moved to the village with her family when she was 6 and went to the village Primary School and King’s School, Ottery before training to be a nurse at Southampton University. She is now a Sister at the RD&E. Ollie, from Telford, is a Sub-Mariner in the Navy and they met in 2006 when he was based in Portsmouth. Louise wore a stunning ivory dress of Chantilly lace and Italian tulle with matching veil. She was attended by four bridesmaids, sisters Emma and Charlotte and best friend Katie who all wore full length sweetheart style pink dresses whilst 5 year old Bella, a cousin of the groom, wore a cream lace dress. Alex, Ollie’s brother was the best man. The Rev Chris Cant officiated at the ceremony before Ollie drove Louise to Cranberries Luxury Hideaway at Kilmington in a wonderful red Morgan sports car to join their families and friends for the reception. On the Sunday, the bride and groom flew to Thailand for their honeymoon before returning to their new house in Cullompton where we wish them much happiness.

THANKS Gill Selley and family would like to thank all their friends in the parish who sent cards and letters of sympathy on the death of Trevor. Their good wishes and condolences have been a great comfort to the family in their grief. They would also like to express their appreciation of all the help and kindness given by Hospiscare and all the carers who attended Trevor towards the end of his illness.

Thank you - from Number 43 - to the Doctors and Staff at Woodbury Surgery Flu Jab session. Well organised and ran on time. One more join the queue - by the time the needle gets to me it will be very blunt. Haha - joke!

19 WOODBURY SALTERTON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL Class 4 explored circuits in class. All children had great fun and learned how circuits can be changed to create brighter/dimmer bulbs or faster motors. Libby and Emily found that they could make a circuit that included their pencil case!

Five children in year 6 have been appointed as digital leaders. Their job will be to teach others about internet safety, discover how to use new technologies that have come into school and to support children and staff in computing and coding. Well done Evie, Amelia, Arabella, Libby and Jake Class 4 have been using cuisenaire rods to discover algebra. They have made equations to compare rods such a=n+w or w =1/10 of a.

They still have more discoveries to find and will be developing their findings into further algebraic learning.

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Bon Appétit Classe 4! On Friday 17 October, Class 4 put their French speaking skills into action. The classroom was transformed into a French Café and a delicious French breakfast was on the menu – including a particularly appetising camembert and a goat’s cheese!

The children had previously made phrase books to help them along, and they enjoyed taking turns as waiters and customers. Customers enjoyed croissants, pains au chocolat, brioches, petits gateaux, chocolat chaud and, of course, le fromage! Top marks to Sebastian and Brody in the cheese department – both managed a second piece!

Their friendship and neighbourliness meant the world to June.

June was thrilled to receive recognition for her 20 years in the church choir at a service in March 2014. She was a lifelong member of Exmouth Choral Society eventually becoming their chairman and vice president. June was a keen gardener – the gardens at both Gulliford and Jasmine were her pride and joy.

As June’s health became more of a problem, she needed more medical support and Woodbury Surgery provided her with amazing care. She was always incredibly grateful to the doctors, dispensary staff, district nurses and Hilary, the specialist heart failure nurse.

June’s funeral was held on 17 October and her family would like to thank all the people who kindly attended the service at Woodbury Church, Sue and her team at the White Hart, Rev Karen Spray for leading the service in such a special and personal way, and Nigel Alcock and the choir for the wonderful music.

We are sad to report that June Heasman, who used to live at 2 Globe Hill and worked many years at the post office, passed away peacefully on 31 October after a long illness.

Emily said, “We had an amazing French feast and we tried lots of yummy foods.” Vanessa said, “It was all delicious, except the cheese!”

Libby agreed, saying, “We had lots of yummy foods. Only one person liked the cheese! But it was a great feast.”

Jacob said, “Mrs Turner hosted a great feast with a variety of French foods.

We didn’t like the cheese much though, except Sebastian – he loved it!”

WOODBURY SALTERTON PRIMARY SCHOOL Christmas Events Thursday 11 December - School Christmas Fayre 2.00-5.00pm.

Monday 15 December - School Carol Concert 6.00-7.00pm in church.

Thursday 18 December - Christingle Service 2.30pm.

WEDDINGS Congratulations to Frances Buckler and Dan Bowden on their marriage at St Swithun’s Church on Saturday 6 September.

Dan, a farmer in Mid Devon, and Frances, a Community Nurse Specialist in Exeter, will be making their home in Tedburn St Mary.

Frances wore an ivory lace dress and her four bridesmaids wore full length fuchsia dresses. Dan’s best men were two close friends, Chris and Rob, and the four ushers included Frances’ two brothers John and Robert. Following their big day the couple honeymooned in Crete. Family and friends enjoyed a beautiful summer’s afternoon wedding breakfast at Woodbury Park Golf and Country Hotel. Thanks to the Reverend Karen Spray, the St Swithun’s Church choir and bell ringers for making the occasion so meaningful and enjoyable.

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Armistice Day at the Menin Gate by Headteacher Duncan Nelmes It was a real privilege to take the school’s wreath, with prayers written by the children, and place it at the Menin gate in Ypres. I joined the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service as one of their pipers and felt humbled and touched throughout the experience at the sacrifice made by so many soldiers during this period.

There were so many memorable experiences throughout my short visit.

Undoubtedly, playing on Armistice Day at 11am and being part of this important act of remembrance was such a privilege. Equally, joining the last post celebration on two occasions at 8pm was truly moving. The Menin Gate is unique that every evening a last post and silence is observed, and will continue in perpetuity, in remembrance of the 54,000 soldiers the gate remembers.

School wreath It was a very great privilege to take so many wreaths with me to the Menin Gate and to present them on behalf of so many children and adults from East Devon. Both of the Schools involved in the management partnership – Woodbury Salterton and Littleham – had a wreath with children’s prayers. I also had wreath from Woodbury and Beacon CE Primary Schools, with individual names of the 37 lives lost from Woodbury village and the names of past pupils at the Beacon who lost their lives, which was all very poignant.

My personal tribute Almost every family has some personal connections with the Great War, and during this visit, I was particularly proud to be wearing my great grandfather’s medal and to reflect on his own personal sacrifice during WW1.

My great grandfather, Private Claude Riddle, enlisted at the age of 40 years old, having failed to enlist in the Canadian Army because of his age, he returned home and served for 2 years and 4 days until he was injured, losing a leg to gas gangrene and an arm to a shrapnel wound.

DEATHS June Hallett (nee Glanvill) 1929-2014 June’s connection with Woodbury started in the 1930s when her family moved to Higher Bagmores Farm, adjacent to Rydon Farm where her grandparents lived and where June spent a great deal of time. Bagmores Farm proved to be a very happy home for the whole family – her parents and her brothers John and Brian and her sister Pat. June went to the grammar school at Exmouth in 1939, a month before the start of the war. June gained many School Certificates, and became the head girl. Following this, June went on to the secretarial college at Fulfords in Exeter, and was later appointed secretary to the Technical Director of St Loyes College, Exeter, where she stayed for two years. She resigned and became secretary to the principal of the then University College of Exeter, a post in which she stayed until she left to get married.

The eldest three Glanvills were encouraged to join the Woodbury Young Farmers’ Club by their cousin, Basil Palmer, and in a short period of time, she met her future husband there, Gordon Hallett of Gulliford Farm. Gordon and June were married at St Swithun’s Church, Woodbury on 21 September 1950. When she got married, she moved to be with Gordon at Gulliford Farm. It was from here that her children Geoffrey, Anne, Pamela and Jane were born. As the children grew older, June re-joined the church choir, which was something she always enjoyed, and took up a small teaching post for hockey and tennis at the Convent School in Exmouth. Later she learned to swim and dive leading Gordon and June to install a swimming pool at the farm, which was a great asset to the B&B which June was running alongside Gordon’s farming.

June took an active role in the Devon County Show, regularly working in the cattle office every year. In 1984 June and Gordon retired to Puffins, a bungalow in Woodbury, while Geoffrey came back to look after the farm.

Sadly Geoffrey died in 1985 and June and Gordon moved back to the farm.

June had 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren – she took great interest in them all. In September 2010, June and Gordon celebrated their Diamond Wedding – 60 years of marriage, and were delighted to receive a card from the Queen. Sadly, after a period in hospital, Gordon died in November of that year knowing that the farm was on the market. Subsequently it sold and Jasmine in Cottles Lane became June’s new home. The village welcomed her into their fold involving her in many activities.

When her health started to deteriorate her neighbours and friends were marvellous, popping in to visit her, taking her to appointments or church, making her meals and supporting her in a whole range of different ways.

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The Great War Remembered Another highlight was participating in an evening concert – a musical evocation of WW1 – in Ypres cathedral. Playing Highland Cathedral with an orchestra, whilst being filmed, in front of an audience of assembled dignitaries was certainly something I’ll never forget either! I reflected about how far my bagpipe journey has taken me in a little over two years, from playing by the estuary to being fully involved in such a wonderful occasion! I will certainly look forward to being involved once again in four years time, when the ceremonies will be even bigger, marking 100 years since the end of WW1.

Remembrance blog Following on from our focus during Remembrance, we have created our very first online blog where the school community can share their stories about family members who were involved in World War 1 too.

Poppy artwork The children throughout the school have produced some very effective art linked to this theme. Using a variety of media, the children have produced some very evocative images and effects. Please visit the school website for more examples.

Special thanks must go to the late Branko Marinkovic, a Serbian pianist and refugee from World War II who settled in Woodbury and left a legacy for the first phase of improvements. This created enough room for the surgery to become a training practice for GPs. Recently, Noel retrained in Dermatology and is now part of a countywide team, doing clinics from Okehampton to Seaton.

So in his time at Woodbury there have been many changes for the better and things go on changing… the new generation of GPs probably have a better work-life balance but there are still long hours and huge demands to be met … there are, after all, still only 24 hours in the day. The long hours are something Noel definitely will not miss, but he will miss Woodbury Surgery.

However, he feels it is time to pass the baton to younger doctors, who will battle with the many challenges that will undoubtedly come their way. He wishes Drs Liz Crawford, Lizzy Acheson and Matt Symonds all the best and is confident that Woodbury will continue to have one of the best GP teams in the area.

When he leaves Woodbury Surgery, he will continue running his dermatology clinics part-time, so he is not hanging up his stethoscope entirely. For some years, he has taken part in charity bike rides, both as a cyclist and a doctor and he would like to continue these challenges that have taken him as far afield as Cuba, Vietnam, and Cambodia, even Amsterdam!

Anyone who knows Noel will say that he is always on the go, planning new projects and this is not likely to come to an end with retirement. Along with an ongoing project to convert an old barn, he enjoys beekeeping and will also further his newfound interest in singing. In spite of being told as a child that he could only growl like a bear, his wife Lesley persuaded him to go to a choir which had an “everyone can sing” policy run by Wren Music and he indeed found that he could sing. Now they both sing in the East Devon folk choir.

All those who have known Noel will miss him as a kind and thoughtful doctor who gave his time and a major part of a busy working lifetime, and Based on an interview by Andy Price we all wish him well in his retirement.

THE BLUESBURY’S GRAND CHRISTMAS PARTY In aid of WOODBURY PLAYING FIELDS SATURDAY 20 DECEMBER THE MALT HOUSE, THE MALTSTERS ARMS, WOODBURY 7.30pm - MIDNIGHT Everyone invited!

It’s becoming a bit of a habit; so for the third year running…

Ladies and gentlemen, Bluesbury Music formally invites the entire population of Woodbury, Woodbury Salterton and Exton, their friends and family to their Grand Christmas Charity Party.

Appearing on the night: The Low Notes, Blue Swayed Blues, Julian Piper’s Junkyard Angels, The Sensational Travelling Bluesburys.

Your musical host for the evening will once again be the fabulous Alan Hooper. Admission to the event will be free and food may of course be purchased before and throughout the evening.

This year we thought it was time we raised money for a charity connected directly with the village of Woodbury, and whilst there will be free entry, there will be a collection throughout the evening to raise funds for Woodbury Community Playing Fields. Find out more at https://sites.google.com/site/woodburycpf/ A very worthy cause who aim to bring top class facilities to the village. How could we not support them? Looking forward to a big turn out. Remember your dancing shoes.

WOODBURY NEWS to your door …

If you are a new resident to the area, or would like your Woodbury News to be delivered to your door monthly - we can arrange this. Just call Beverley Simcox on 232858 and she will put you in contact with your local deliverer.

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DOCTOR NOEL LAWN STEPS DOWN IN WOODBURY In 1988 a young doctor, with what some will remember as a very fulsome beard, arrived in Woodbury to join Dr Angela Douglas at the surgery after Dr Squires retired. Noel had always wanted to be a doctor and says the seeds were sown in early childhood, when a close friend’s sister was diagnosed with autism - this was his first awareness of the bad luck, which can change families’ lives. Later, at medical school in London, he realized that being a family doctor was the right path for him and has never regretted that decision, although the path went via the Royal Navy and Hong Kong.

When he first arrived at Woodbury surgery, there was a warm fug in the waiting room as people were mainly seen on a first come first served basis, the appointment system being in its infancy. There was one telephone line to a single-handed receptionist and the practice nurse doubled up as pharmacy dispenser, nurse and chaperone. It was all very cosy, but not exactly the twenty-first century surgery we are all familiar with today.

As a doctor with a young family, life then was very different. Noel and Angela were on call alternate weekends and shared the weekdays/nights with no pager, let alone a mobile phone, so someone always had to be at home in case the phone rang. A lifeline was thrown by Peter and Sheila Rayson and the patrons of the White Hart, who raised £400 to provide the doctors with the first mobile phones. These brick– like contraptions were the first of many technological improvements and around the same time the first computer replaced the trusty typewriter.

The surgery is now on its third computer system, with on-line prescribing, links to the RD&E lab and more improvements planned.

Over the last 26 years the NHS has been continually reformed by different governments but, like most GPs, Noel says that his priorities have always been his patients - “I like to give patients time and in return I find people rarely waste the doctors’ time, as they appreciate GPs have a long busy day.” He and Angela also worked hard to create a happy team with a practice manager, nurse practitioners and pharmacy dispensers.

EXTON NEWS ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, EXTON DECEMBER SUNDAY SERVICES 1st Sunday 6.00pm Evening Service with advent hymns. 2nd Sunday 9.30 Eucharist service with advent hymns.

3rd Sunday 9.30 Lay-led service with advent hymns. 4th Sunday 11.15 Joint Mission Eucharist service at St Swithun’s, Woodbury (no service at Exton) Sunday 30 November is St Andrew’s Day when all our friends from the Mission Community will be joining us at our Eucharist service. Following the service there will be a celebratory continental breakfast, to which everyone is cordially invited.

Christmas Day 9.30am Family Eucharist with Carols. Everyone is invited to come and celebrate this very special day - children are invited to bring one of their favourite presents.

EXTON VILLAGE CAROLS AROUND THE TREE 17 DECEMBER, 7.00pm OUTSIDE ST ANDREW’S CHURCH Accompanied by the Exeter Railway Band. The more people, the merrier will be our singing. The carols will be followed by mulled wine or soft drinks with mince pies in the hall. Father Christmas will make his appearance with us in the hall.

CRAFT GROUP Our last meeting before Christmas will be held in St Andrew’s Church on Thursday 18 December 2.00-4.00. Come and enjoy a convivial afternoon.

PREM BABY UNIT RD&E REQUEST The Prem Baby Unit is once again asking for knitwear; hats, mittens bootees and small blankets are always appreciated. Previous and new knitters welcome. Details from Juliette Limb on 01392 877584.

PUB QUIZ Following the success of the inaugural Pub Quiz at the Puffing Billy in October, a Christmas Special Quiz has been arranged for 14 December at 7.00pm. Tickets £4 children free - from the venue, but book early as numbers are limited. Great fun, wonderful prizes, all in aid of St Andrew's Church.

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EXTON LADIES GROUP November 2014 Angela Sutton-Vane was the guest speaker at our meeting in November. Her talk, Weaving Dreams: The Story of the Turkish Carpet, derived from the research she had done as part of her masters degree at The University of Exeter.

Angela is a historian with a particular interest in material culture; she is interested in how objects interact with people. Her talk took us on a lightening journey from carpets hand-woven in pre-biblical times as ornaments and indicators of great wealth, to the ubiquitous mass-produced floor coverings we know today.

Angela commenced her talk with slides and video showing how traditional carpets have been woven and embellished with individual knots for centuries on a vertical loom. The symmetry of these knots, as well as the pattern of the finished carpet, is indicative of the culture and tradition of their manufacture.

Typically, a worker using a hand loom can produce no more than one square metre of carpet per month; is it any wonder they are so expensive? Is it any wonder then that most of us choose to cover our floors with machine-made carpets?

In the days of The Crusades, returning knights brought carpets made from wool and silk from the Orient as gifts to the Church. Illuminated manuscripts dating from this time depict carpets in monasteries and churches but not in secular buildings. Even royal palaces were depicted as carpetless. As the Ottoman Empire extended and Venice found itself at a strategic crossroads between East and West, trade routes developed bringing carpets and other Eastern riches to Europe and Great Britain. Angela described to us how she had analysed historical documents quantifying cargo entering and leaving English ports to gain an understanding of when carpets began to be imported into this country.

Paintings dating from this time also give clues to how carpets were used. When they first appeared they are shown as table or chair coverings and then, in 1536, Hans Holbein painted Henry VIII actually standing on a carpet. Turkish carpets then fell out of favour and in 1630s portraits by van Dyke show Charles I and his family standing on Persian carpets. In the early 17th century the Savonnerie manufactory in France, under the patronage of the King, became well known as the maker of carpets façon de Turquie (‘in the manner of Turkey’). British carpet factories developed from the mid 17th century and benefitted from French weavers leaving France for employment in the UK at the time of the French Revolution. Subsidies and the labour of women and children kept prices accessible. The arrival of mechanised looms in the mid 1800s led to production of large seamless carpets at an economic price; wall-to-wall carpeting had arrived.

So what happened to the Turkish carpet?

COMMUNITY POLICE REPORT PCSO 30028 Donna Baker, Tel 08456 569412 Donna.baker@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk Burglary in Devon and Cornwall is low compared to other areas of the country. However the opportunity for criminals increases during the Christmas period when people buy lots of valuable presents.

Effective measures can be put in place by everyone that will help prevent your home becoming a target for criminals.

Police advise members of the public to: ¨ Keep windows and doors secure at all times. ¨ Keep presents and valuables from outside view. For example, avoid stockpiling large amounts of gifts under the tree too early and keep garages securely locked when storing larger items such as bicycles and power tools.

Shoppers should be aware and keep purchases with them rather than leave them on display in vehicles. This will reduce the opportunity for crime. By taking simple precautions people can help police to reduce crime while preventing the heartache of losing valuable or sentimental gifts over the festive season.

Police are asking shoppers to follow simple precautions when out and about during the festive season: ¨ Lock your vehicles and close windows. ¨ Park in a well-lit and recognised car park. ¨ Leave nothing on display in your vehicle. ¨ Plan shopping so that bulky items are collected at the end of the day rather than being stored in your vehicle. ¨ When you get home make a note of any serial numbers of valuable items on the guarantee slip. ¨ Register valuables using the free service at www.immobilise.com which enables police to identify the owner of the items if they are stolen.

Woodbury News is a Private Company Limited by Guarantee No. 5263356 Secretary: Karen Squires, Willowfield, Oakhayes Road, Woodbury EX5 1JT. Tel: 233299 Registered Office: Willowfield, Oakhayes Road, Woodbury EX5 1JT. Tel: 233299 Chairman: Peter Payne, ‘Harsley’, Toby Lane, Woodbury Salterton. Tel: 232394 Editor: Mrs Sue Bury, Mayflower Cottage, 37 Greenway. Tel: 233753 Subscriptions: Mrs Ann Shell, 6 Summerfield. Tel: 239175 Circulation: Mrs Beverley Simcox, 2 Beeches Close. Tel: 232858

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COMMUNITY GRANT SCHEME Closing date: 5 January 2015 To be considered at the PC meeting on 12 January 2015 The Parish Council administers a scheme whereby voluntary Clubs, Organisation etc can apply for a grant awarded annually. Any such Clubs and Societies wishing to apply for consideration under this scheme should contact the Clerk for an application form which must be returned by 5 January 2015 at the very latest (and earlier if possible) for consideration at the January PC meeting. The maximum amount of grant awarded annually is £2,000 which if necessary is divided amongst several applicants.

CONDITIONS: Before applying, voluntary clubs and organisations should check that the organisation meets the following criteria: ¨ Is situated within the Parish of Woodbury ¨ Does not restrict membership. Any person who is genuinely interested in its activities should not be unreasonably disqualified. ¨ Is properly constituted, meaning that it has rules & regulations, a Management Committee and officers etc. ¨ Keeps acceptable financial records which it will be required to submit ¨ Has a real financial need for the grant.

HOW TO APPLY: Contact the Clerk who will send an application form and provide additional information if required. Applicants will be advised whether or not they have been successful shortly after the January PC meeting and the funds will be made available when any additional funding that may be required has been agreed and received.

Over many years the carpet industry in Turkey was buoyant and a new and booming export industry developed and was concentrated in the town of Smyrna. The fire that destroyed Smyrna in 1922 not only ended the GrecoTurkish War but also destroyed the Turkish carpet industry. Hand knotting is not sustainable in a modern developed country and these days most quality traditionally-made Turkish carpets are produced by small cooperatives selling directly to retail outlets.

This talk was illuminating not just in demonstrating the development of the carpet industry but also helping us to appreciate the kinds of evidence that historians like Angela can use to underpin knowledge.

Our afternoon finished in the traditional manner with tea, biscuits and conversation.

More details about the Exton Ladies Group can be found on the Exton village website http://www.extondevon.org.uk/. We usually meet in Exton Village Hall at 2.15 on the second Thursday of the month and you would be most welcome to join us. Please just come along.

5 December: Exton Ladies' trip to Tavistock and on to Cotehele to see the Christmas garland. Don’t forget your National Trust card. Coach leaves at 9.30 from St Andrew’s Church.

11 December: Exton Ladies Group Christmas Lunch at The Puffing Billy followed by afternoon tea and entertainment in the village hall. Lunch is 12.00 for 12.30.

8 January 2015: This meeting will be a games afternoon followed by a birthday tea.

12 February 2015: Exton Ladies Group Annual General Meeting.

WOODBURY PARISH COUNCIL Agendas for future meeting, and minutes of meetings of Woodbury Parish Council can be found on www.woodburydevon.co.uk

WINTER LYCH GATE IN ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER, 7 FEBRUARY, 7 MARCH, 4 APRIL, 2 MAY Helpers needed. Please note - no stall in January 2015.

Do come along to meet old and new friends, enjoy a cup of coffee and bacon butties.

There will be home-grown and home-made produce for sale.

We look forward to seeing you.

EXTON GARDEN CLUB The members were pleased to welcome Peter Cantrill once again and at this meeting the subject was Grasses and Ferns. Peter has a wholesale nursery near the airport and, although he specialises in perennials, he has a wide selection of grasses for all aspects and conditions. As always he brought lists of the plants he had with him and he was going to talk about, 50 grasses plus a small number of ferns. Grasses are low maintenance and look very effective in mixed borders or a special bed. Some councils are using them now as it cuts out the labour needed when using annuals. The range of colour and type of flower can make a very interesting display and most just need tidying up and cutting back hard in the spring. Peter’s busiest times are the spring and again in the autumn when the landscape gardeners are buying perennials and grasses.

He mentioned three gardens with good displays: Rosemoor, The Garden House and Wildside which is opposite The Garden House and only opens on the first three days of each month during summer. As always his talk was enjoyed and we then had the opportunity of buying his plants.

26 PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR Woodbury Surgery, including the dispensary, will be closed on Christmas Day - Thursday 25 and Boxing Day Friday 26 December, and on New Year’s Day - Thursday 1 January.

Open Surgeries will be held from 8.45am on Monday 29 December and Friday 2 January.

Pharmacy times will be posted on the surgery door or website www.NHS Choices.

by Lilly Butler - age 5 In the event of a life threatening emergency, ring 999 at any time.

If you have an urgent healthcare query whilst the surgery is closed, you can call NHS111 by dialling 111 free of charge from a landline or mobile.

NHS111 is a 24 hour non-emergency medical helpline. Your call will be answered by an advisor who will ask some questions to assess your problem.

The advisor may then either give you relevant healthcare advice or will direct you to an appropriate local service, for example Devon Doctors, a Minor Injuries Unit, Emergency Department, a community nurse or community pharmacy.

The Londis Store in Woodbury will be closed on Christmas Day and on Boxing Day. Newspapers will be published on Boxing Day; anyone wanting a newspaper on that day must pre-order, for collection on Saturday 27 December (NOT Friday 26). Londis will be open on New Year’s Day as on a Sunday, i.e. between 9.00am and 2.00pm.

The Post Office, Woodbury will be open on Christmas Eve between 9.00am - 12.00 noon, and then closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Normal PO hours will operate from Saturday 27 (9.00am – 12.30pm).

On New Year’s Eve, opening hours are 9.00am-4.00pm; closed on New Year’s Day. Open as usual from Friday 2 January.

Bus Service: Unfortunately, as we go to press, it is too early to obtain information about the No. 56 Bus Service. Nearer Christmas/and the New Year, information will be available from Traveline on 0871 200223, www.traveline.org.uk, or direct from Stagecoach on 01392 427711 (but don't press 'Timetable' option).

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Train Service: no trains will run on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Trains running immediately before or after the Bank Holidays are likely to be withdrawn earlier in evening prior to the Holiday and start later in the morning after. Similarly, trains will finish earlier on New Year’s Eve, and start later on New Year’s Day. Those wanting to travel by train are advised to contact National Rail Enquiries before attempting travel on 08457 48 49 50, to check times, engineering works and other possible disruptions.

Mobile Library: the final visit for 2014 will be on Friday 19 December, resuming again fortnightly on 16 January 2015 as follows: Ridges Corner, Woodbury Salterton 12.40-1.00pm Diggers Rest, Woodbury Salterton 2.00-2.20pm Kennels, Woodbury Salterton 2.30-2.50pm Village Car Park, Woodbury 3.05-4.15pm Car Park, Exton 4.35-5.05pm.

For more details, contact Outreach & Rural Services Manager on 01392 384040.

Fortnightly Landfill Collections: Friday 19 December, as normal; Monday 5 January (NOT Friday 2) then as normal from Friday 16 January).

Weekly Green Box Recycling and Blue Food Waste Bins: as above, PLUS Monday 29 December (NOT Friday 26), Saturday 10 January (NOT Friday 9 January).

NB Christmas wrapping paper can

by Olivia Powell - age 9 be recycled, as long as it is not foilbacked. Used batteries should, as usual, be placed in a battery or freezer bag, in the green box.

Bad weather conditions may affect proposed collection dates.

Please Note: The above information is correct as at the time of going to press

26 PRACTICAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR CHRISTMAS AND THE NEW YEAR Woodbury Surgery, including the dispensary, will be closed on Christmas Day - Thursday 25 and Boxing Day Friday 26 December, and on New Year’s Day - Thursday 1 January.

Open Surgeries will be held from 8.45am on Monday 29 December and Friday 2 January.

Pharmacy times will be posted on the surgery door or website www.NHS Choices.

by Lilly Butler - age 5 In the event of a life threatening emergency, ring 999 at any time.

If you have an urgent healthcare query whilst the surgery is closed, you can call NHS111 by dialling 111 free of charge from a landline or mobile.

NHS111 is a 24 hour non-emergency medical helpline. Your call will be answered by an advisor who will ask some questions to assess your problem.

The advisor may then either give you relevant healthcare advice or will direct you to an appropriate local service, for example Devon Doctors, a Minor Injuries Unit, Emergency Department, a community nurse or community pharmacy.

The Londis Store in Woodbury will be closed on Christmas Day and on Boxing Day. Newspapers will be published on Boxing Day; anyone wanting a newspaper on that day must pre-order, for collection on Saturday 27 December (NOT Friday 26). Londis will be open on New Year’s Day as on a Sunday, i.e. between 9.00am and 2.00pm.

The Post Office, Woodbury will be open on Christmas Eve between 9.00am - 12.00 noon, and then closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Normal PO hours will operate from Saturday 27 (9.00am – 12.30pm).

On New Year’s Eve, opening hours are 9.00am-4.00pm; closed on New Year’s Day. Open as usual from Friday 2 January.

Bus Service: Unfortunately, as we go to press, it is too early to obtain information about the No. 56 Bus Service. Nearer Christmas/and the New Year, information will be available from Traveline on 0871 200223, www.traveline.org.uk, or direct from Stagecoach on 01392 427711 (but don't press 'Timetable' option).

27 There will be a limited National Express service.

Train Service: no trains will run on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Trains running immediately before or after the Bank Holidays are likely to be withdrawn earlier in evening prior to the Holiday and start later in the morning after. Similarly, trains will finish earlier on New Year’s Eve, and start later on New Year’s Day. Those wanting to travel by train are advised to contact National Rail Enquiries before attempting travel on 08457 48 49 50, to check times, engineering works and other possible disruptions.

Mobile Library: the final visit for 2014 will be on Friday 19 December, resuming again fortnightly on 16 January 2015 as follows: Ridges Corner, Woodbury Salterton 12.40-1.00pm Diggers Rest, Woodbury Salterton 2.00-2.20pm Kennels, Woodbury Salterton 2.30-2.50pm Village Car Park, Woodbury 3.05-4.15pm Car Park, Exton 4.35-5.05pm.

For more details, contact Outreach & Rural Services Manager on 01392 384040.

Fortnightly Landfill Collections: Friday 19 December, as normal; Monday 5 January (NOT Friday 2) then as normal from Friday 16 January).

Weekly Green Box Recycling and Blue Food Waste Bins: as above, PLUS Monday 29 December (NOT Friday 26), Saturday 10 January (NOT Friday 9 January).

NB Christmas wrapping paper can

by Olivia Powell - age 9 be recycled, as long as it is not foilbacked. Used batteries should, as usual, be placed in a battery or freezer bag, in the green box.

Bad weather conditions may affect proposed collection dates.

Please Note: The above information is correct as at the time of going to press

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COMMUNITY GRANT SCHEME Closing date: 5 January 2015 To be considered at the PC meeting on 12 January 2015 The Parish Council administers a scheme whereby voluntary Clubs, Organisation etc can apply for a grant awarded annually. Any such Clubs and Societies wishing to apply for consideration under this scheme should contact the Clerk for an application form which must be returned by 5 January 2015 at the very latest (and earlier if possible) for consideration at the January PC meeting. The maximum amount of grant awarded annually is £2,000 which if necessary is divided amongst several applicants.

CONDITIONS: Before applying, voluntary clubs and organisations should check that the organisation meets the following criteria: ¨ Is situated within the Parish of Woodbury ¨ Does not restrict membership. Any person who is genuinely interested in its activities should not be unreasonably disqualified. ¨ Is properly constituted, meaning that it has rules & regulations, a Management Committee and officers etc. ¨ Keeps acceptable financial records which it will be required to submit ¨ Has a real financial need for the grant.

HOW TO APPLY: Contact the Clerk who will send an application form and provide additional information if required. Applicants will be advised whether or not they have been successful shortly after the January PC meeting and the funds will be made available when any additional funding that may be required has been agreed and received.

Over many years the carpet industry in Turkey was buoyant and a new and booming export industry developed and was concentrated in the town of Smyrna. The fire that destroyed Smyrna in 1922 not only ended the GrecoTurkish War but also destroyed the Turkish carpet industry. Hand knotting is not sustainable in a modern developed country and these days most quality traditionally-made Turkish carpets are produced by small cooperatives selling directly to retail outlets.

This talk was illuminating not just in demonstrating the development of the carpet industry but also helping us to appreciate the kinds of evidence that historians like Angela can use to underpin knowledge.

Our afternoon finished in the traditional manner with tea, biscuits and conversation.

More details about the Exton Ladies Group can be found on the Exton village website http://www.extondevon.org.uk/. We usually meet in Exton Village Hall at 2.15 on the second Thursday of the month and you would be most welcome to join us. Please just come along.

5 December: Exton Ladies' trip to Tavistock and on to Cotehele to see the Christmas garland. Don’t forget your National Trust card. Coach leaves at 9.30 from St Andrew’s Church.

11 December: Exton Ladies Group Christmas Lunch at The Puffing Billy followed by afternoon tea and entertainment in the village hall. Lunch is 12.00 for 12.30.

8 January 2015: This meeting will be a games afternoon followed by a birthday tea.

12 February 2015: Exton Ladies Group Annual General Meeting.

WOODBURY PARISH COUNCIL Agendas for future meeting, and minutes of meetings of Woodbury Parish Council can be found on www.woodburydevon.co.uk

WINTER LYCH GATE IN ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER, 7 FEBRUARY, 7 MARCH, 4 APRIL, 2 MAY Helpers needed. Please note - no stall in January 2015.

Do come along to meet old and new friends, enjoy a cup of coffee and bacon butties.

There will be home-grown and home-made produce for sale.

We look forward to seeing you.

EXTON GARDEN CLUB The members were pleased to welcome Peter Cantrill once again and at this meeting the subject was Grasses and Ferns. Peter has a wholesale nursery near the airport and, although he specialises in perennials, he has a wide selection of grasses for all aspects and conditions. As always he brought lists of the plants he had with him and he was going to talk about, 50 grasses plus a small number of ferns. Grasses are low maintenance and look very effective in mixed borders or a special bed. Some councils are using them now as it cuts out the labour needed when using annuals. The range of colour and type of flower can make a very interesting display and most just need tidying up and cutting back hard in the spring. Peter’s busiest times are the spring and again in the autumn when the landscape gardeners are buying perennials and grasses.

He mentioned three gardens with good displays: Rosemoor, The Garden House and Wildside which is opposite The Garden House and only opens on the first three days of each month during summer. As always his talk was enjoyed and we then had the opportunity of buying his plants.

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EXTON LADIES GROUP November 2014 Angela Sutton-Vane was the guest speaker at our meeting in November. Her talk, Weaving Dreams: The Story of the Turkish Carpet, derived from the research she had done as part of her masters degree at The University of Exeter.

Angela is a historian with a particular interest in material culture; she is interested in how objects interact with people. Her talk took us on a lightening journey from carpets hand-woven in pre-biblical times as ornaments and indicators of great wealth, to the ubiquitous mass-produced floor coverings we know today.

Angela commenced her talk with slides and video showing how traditional carpets have been woven and embellished with individual knots for centuries on a vertical loom. The symmetry of these knots, as well as the pattern of the finished carpet, is indicative of the culture and tradition of their manufacture.

Typically, a worker using a hand loom can produce no more than one square metre of carpet per month; is it any wonder they are so expensive? Is it any wonder then that most of us choose to cover our floors with machine-made carpets?

In the days of The Crusades, returning knights brought carpets made from wool and silk from the Orient as gifts to the Church. Illuminated manuscripts dating from this time depict carpets in monasteries and churches but not in secular buildings. Even royal palaces were depicted as carpetless. As the Ottoman Empire extended and Venice found itself at a strategic crossroads between East and West, trade routes developed bringing carpets and other Eastern riches to Europe and Great Britain. Angela described to us how she had analysed historical documents quantifying cargo entering and leaving English ports to gain an understanding of when carpets began to be imported into this country.

Paintings dating from this time also give clues to how carpets were used. When they first appeared they are shown as table or chair coverings and then, in 1536, Hans Holbein painted Henry VIII actually standing on a carpet. Turkish carpets then fell out of favour and in 1630s portraits by van Dyke show Charles I and his family standing on Persian carpets. In the early 17th century the Savonnerie manufactory in France, under the patronage of the King, became well known as the maker of carpets façon de Turquie (‘in the manner of Turkey’). British carpet factories developed from the mid 17th century and benefitted from French weavers leaving France for employment in the UK at the time of the French Revolution. Subsidies and the labour of women and children kept prices accessible. The arrival of mechanised looms in the mid 1800s led to production of large seamless carpets at an economic price; wall-to-wall carpeting had arrived.

So what happened to the Turkish carpet?

COMMUNITY POLICE REPORT PCSO 30028 Donna Baker, Tel 08456 569412 Donna.baker@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk Burglary in Devon and Cornwall is low compared to other areas of the country. However the opportunity for criminals increases during the Christmas period when people buy lots of valuable presents.

Effective measures can be put in place by everyone that will help prevent your home becoming a target for criminals.

Police advise members of the public to: ¨ Keep windows and doors secure at all times. ¨ Keep presents and valuables from outside view. For example, avoid stockpiling large amounts of gifts under the tree too early and keep garages securely locked when storing larger items such as bicycles and power tools.

Shoppers should be aware and keep purchases with them rather than leave them on display in vehicles. This will reduce the opportunity for crime. By taking simple precautions people can help police to reduce crime while preventing the heartache of losing valuable or sentimental gifts over the festive season.

Police are asking shoppers to follow simple precautions when out and about during the festive season: ¨ Lock your vehicles and close windows. ¨ Park in a well-lit and recognised car park. ¨ Leave nothing on display in your vehicle. ¨ Plan shopping so that bulky items are collected at the end of the day rather than being stored in your vehicle. ¨ When you get home make a note of any serial numbers of valuable items on the guarantee slip. ¨ Register valuables using the free service at www.immobilise.com which enables police to identify the owner of the items if they are stolen.

Woodbury News is a Private Company Limited by Guarantee No. 5263356 Secretary: Karen Squires, Willowfield, Oakhayes Road, Woodbury EX5 1JT. Tel: 233299 Registered Office: Willowfield, Oakhayes Road, Woodbury EX5 1JT. Tel: 233299 Chairman: Peter Payne, ‘Harsley’, Toby Lane, Woodbury Salterton. Tel: 232394 Editor: Mrs Sue Bury, Mayflower Cottage, 37 Greenway. Tel: 233753 Subscriptions: Mrs Ann Shell, 6 Summerfield. Tel: 239175 Circulation: Mrs Beverley Simcox, 2 Beeches Close. Tel: 232858

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DOCTOR NOEL LAWN STEPS DOWN IN WOODBURY In 1988 a young doctor, with what some will remember as a very fulsome beard, arrived in Woodbury to join Dr Angela Douglas at the surgery after Dr Squires retired. Noel had always wanted to be a doctor and says the seeds were sown in early childhood, when a close friend’s sister was diagnosed with autism - this was his first awareness of the bad luck, which can change families’ lives. Later, at medical school in London, he realized that being a family doctor was the right path for him and has never regretted that decision, although the path went via the Royal Navy and Hong Kong.

When he first arrived at Woodbury surgery, there was a warm fug in the waiting room as people were mainly seen on a first come first served basis, the appointment system being in its infancy. There was one telephone line to a single-handed receptionist and the practice nurse doubled up as pharmacy dispenser, nurse and chaperone. It was all very cosy, but not exactly the twenty-first century surgery we are all familiar with today.

As a doctor with a young family, life then was very different. Noel and Angela were on call alternate weekends and shared the weekdays/nights with no pager, let alone a mobile phone, so someone always had to be at home in case the phone rang. A lifeline was thrown by Peter and Sheila Rayson and the patrons of the White Hart, who raised £400 to provide the doctors with the first mobile phones. These brick– like contraptions were the first of many technological improvements and around the same time the first computer replaced the trusty typewriter.

The surgery is now on its third computer system, with on-line prescribing, links to the RD&E lab and more improvements planned.

Over the last 26 years the NHS has been continually reformed by different governments but, like most GPs, Noel says that his priorities have always been his patients - “I like to give patients time and in return I find people rarely waste the doctors’ time, as they appreciate GPs have a long busy day.” He and Angela also worked hard to create a happy team with a practice manager, nurse practitioners and pharmacy dispensers.

EXTON NEWS ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, EXTON DECEMBER SUNDAY SERVICES 1st Sunday 6.00pm Evening Service with advent hymns. 2nd Sunday 9.30 Eucharist service with advent hymns.

3rd Sunday 9.30 Lay-led service with advent hymns. 4th Sunday 11.15 Joint Mission Eucharist service at St Swithun’s, Woodbury (no service at Exton) Sunday 30 November is St Andrew’s Day when all our friends from the Mission Community will be joining us at our Eucharist service. Following the service there will be a celebratory continental breakfast, to which everyone is cordially invited.

Christmas Day 9.30am Family Eucharist with Carols. Everyone is invited to come and celebrate this very special day - children are invited to bring one of their favourite presents.

EXTON VILLAGE CAROLS AROUND THE TREE 17 DECEMBER, 7.00pm OUTSIDE ST ANDREW’S CHURCH Accompanied by the Exeter Railway Band. The more people, the merrier will be our singing. The carols will be followed by mulled wine or soft drinks with mince pies in the hall. Father Christmas will make his appearance with us in the hall.

CRAFT GROUP Our last meeting before Christmas will be held in St Andrew’s Church on Thursday 18 December 2.00-4.00. Come and enjoy a convivial afternoon.

PREM BABY UNIT RD&E REQUEST The Prem Baby Unit is once again asking for knitwear; hats, mittens bootees and small blankets are always appreciated. Previous and new knitters welcome. Details from Juliette Limb on 01392 877584.

PUB QUIZ Following the success of the inaugural Pub Quiz at the Puffing Billy in October, a Christmas Special Quiz has been arranged for 14 December at 7.00pm. Tickets £4 children free - from the venue, but book early as numbers are limited. Great fun, wonderful prizes, all in aid of St Andrew's Church.

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The Great War Remembered Another highlight was participating in an evening concert – a musical evocation of WW1 – in Ypres cathedral. Playing Highland Cathedral with an orchestra, whilst being filmed, in front of an audience of assembled dignitaries was certainly something I’ll never forget either! I reflected about how far my bagpipe journey has taken me in a little over two years, from playing by the estuary to being fully involved in such a wonderful occasion! I will certainly look forward to being involved once again in four years time, when the ceremonies will be even bigger, marking 100 years since the end of WW1.

Remembrance blog Following on from our focus during Remembrance, we have created our very first online blog where the school community can share their stories about family members who were involved in World War 1 too.

Poppy artwork The children throughout the school have produced some very effective art linked to this theme. Using a variety of media, the children have produced some very evocative images and effects. Please visit the school website for more examples.

Special thanks must go to the late Branko Marinkovic, a Serbian pianist and refugee from World War II who settled in Woodbury and left a legacy for the first phase of improvements. This created enough room for the surgery to become a training practice for GPs. Recently, Noel retrained in Dermatology and is now part of a countywide team, doing clinics from Okehampton to Seaton.

So in his time at Woodbury there have been many changes for the better and things go on changing… the new generation of GPs probably have a better work-life balance but there are still long hours and huge demands to be met … there are, after all, still only 24 hours in the day. The long hours are something Noel definitely will not miss, but he will miss Woodbury Surgery.

However, he feels it is time to pass the baton to younger doctors, who will battle with the many challenges that will undoubtedly come their way. He wishes Drs Liz Crawford, Lizzy Acheson and Matt Symonds all the best and is confident that Woodbury will continue to have one of the best GP teams in the area.

When he leaves Woodbury Surgery, he will continue running his dermatology clinics part-time, so he is not hanging up his stethoscope entirely. For some years, he has taken part in charity bike rides, both as a cyclist and a doctor and he would like to continue these challenges that have taken him as far afield as Cuba, Vietnam, and Cambodia, even Amsterdam!

Anyone who knows Noel will say that he is always on the go, planning new projects and this is not likely to come to an end with retirement. Along with an ongoing project to convert an old barn, he enjoys beekeeping and will also further his newfound interest in singing. In spite of being told as a child that he could only growl like a bear, his wife Lesley persuaded him to go to a choir which had an “everyone can sing” policy run by Wren Music and he indeed found that he could sing. Now they both sing in the East Devon folk choir.

All those who have known Noel will miss him as a kind and thoughtful doctor who gave his time and a major part of a busy working lifetime, and Based on an interview by Andy Price we all wish him well in his retirement.

THE BLUESBURY’S GRAND CHRISTMAS PARTY In aid of WOODBURY PLAYING FIELDS SATURDAY 20 DECEMBER THE MALT HOUSE, THE MALTSTERS ARMS, WOODBURY 7.30pm - MIDNIGHT Everyone invited!

It’s becoming a bit of a habit; so for the third year running…

Ladies and gentlemen, Bluesbury Music formally invites the entire population of Woodbury, Woodbury Salterton and Exton, their friends and family to their Grand Christmas Charity Party.

Appearing on the night: The Low Notes, Blue Swayed Blues, Julian Piper’s Junkyard Angels, The Sensational Travelling Bluesburys.

Your musical host for the evening will once again be the fabulous Alan Hooper. Admission to the event will be free and food may of course be purchased before and throughout the evening.

This year we thought it was time we raised money for a charity connected directly with the village of Woodbury, and whilst there will be free entry, there will be a collection throughout the evening to raise funds for Woodbury Community Playing Fields. Find out more at https://sites.google.com/site/woodburycpf/ A very worthy cause who aim to bring top class facilities to the village. How could we not support them? Looking forward to a big turn out. Remember your dancing shoes.

WOODBURY NEWS to your door …

If you are a new resident to the area, or would like your Woodbury News to be delivered to your door monthly - we can arrange this. Just call Beverley Simcox on 232858 and she will put you in contact with your local deliverer.

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Armistice Day at the Menin Gate by Headteacher Duncan Nelmes It was a real privilege to take the school’s wreath, with prayers written by the children, and place it at the Menin gate in Ypres. I joined the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service as one of their pipers and felt humbled and touched throughout the experience at the sacrifice made by so many soldiers during this period.

There were so many memorable experiences throughout my short visit.

Undoubtedly, playing on Armistice Day at 11am and being part of this important act of remembrance was such a privilege. Equally, joining the last post celebration on two occasions at 8pm was truly moving. The Menin Gate is unique that every evening a last post and silence is observed, and will continue in perpetuity, in remembrance of the 54,000 soldiers the gate remembers.

School wreath It was a very great privilege to take so many wreaths with me to the Menin Gate and to present them on behalf of so many children and adults from East Devon. Both of the Schools involved in the management partnership – Woodbury Salterton and Littleham – had a wreath with children’s prayers. I also had wreath from Woodbury and Beacon CE Primary Schools, with individual names of the 37 lives lost from Woodbury village and the names of past pupils at the Beacon who lost their lives, which was all very poignant.

My personal tribute Almost every family has some personal connections with the Great War, and during this visit, I was particularly proud to be wearing my great grandfather’s medal and to reflect on his own personal sacrifice during WW1.

My great grandfather, Private Claude Riddle, enlisted at the age of 40 years old, having failed to enlist in the Canadian Army because of his age, he returned home and served for 2 years and 4 days until he was injured, losing a leg to gas gangrene and an arm to a shrapnel wound.

DEATHS June Hallett (nee Glanvill) 1929-2014 June’s connection with Woodbury started in the 1930s when her family moved to Higher Bagmores Farm, adjacent to Rydon Farm where her grandparents lived and where June spent a great deal of time. Bagmores Farm proved to be a very happy home for the whole family – her parents and her brothers John and Brian and her sister Pat. June went to the grammar school at Exmouth in 1939, a month before the start of the war. June gained many School Certificates, and became the head girl. Following this, June went on to the secretarial college at Fulfords in Exeter, and was later appointed secretary to the Technical Director of St Loyes College, Exeter, where she stayed for two years. She resigned and became secretary to the principal of the then University College of Exeter, a post in which she stayed until she left to get married.

The eldest three Glanvills were encouraged to join the Woodbury Young Farmers’ Club by their cousin, Basil Palmer, and in a short period of time, she met her future husband there, Gordon Hallett of Gulliford Farm. Gordon and June were married at St Swithun’s Church, Woodbury on 21 September 1950. When she got married, she moved to be with Gordon at Gulliford Farm. It was from here that her children Geoffrey, Anne, Pamela and Jane were born. As the children grew older, June re-joined the church choir, which was something she always enjoyed, and took up a small teaching post for hockey and tennis at the Convent School in Exmouth. Later she learned to swim and dive leading Gordon and June to install a swimming pool at the farm, which was a great asset to the B&B which June was running alongside Gordon’s farming.

June took an active role in the Devon County Show, regularly working in the cattle office every year. In 1984 June and Gordon retired to Puffins, a bungalow in Woodbury, while Geoffrey came back to look after the farm.

Sadly Geoffrey died in 1985 and June and Gordon moved back to the farm.

June had 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren – she took great interest in them all. In September 2010, June and Gordon celebrated their Diamond Wedding – 60 years of marriage, and were delighted to receive a card from the Queen. Sadly, after a period in hospital, Gordon died in November of that year knowing that the farm was on the market. Subsequently it sold and Jasmine in Cottles Lane became June’s new home. The village welcomed her into their fold involving her in many activities.

When her health started to deteriorate her neighbours and friends were marvellous, popping in to visit her, taking her to appointments or church, making her meals and supporting her in a whole range of different ways.

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Bon Appétit Classe 4! On Friday 17 October, Class 4 put their French speaking skills into action. The classroom was transformed into a French Café and a delicious French breakfast was on the menu – including a particularly appetising camembert and a goat’s cheese!

The children had previously made phrase books to help them along, and they enjoyed taking turns as waiters and customers. Customers enjoyed croissants, pains au chocolat, brioches, petits gateaux, chocolat chaud and, of course, le fromage! Top marks to Sebastian and Brody in the cheese department – both managed a second piece!

Their friendship and neighbourliness meant the world to June.

June was thrilled to receive recognition for her 20 years in the church choir at a service in March 2014. She was a lifelong member of Exmouth Choral Society eventually becoming their chairman and vice president. June was a keen gardener – the gardens at both Gulliford and Jasmine were her pride and joy.

As June’s health became more of a problem, she needed more medical support and Woodbury Surgery provided her with amazing care. She was always incredibly grateful to the doctors, dispensary staff, district nurses and Hilary, the specialist heart failure nurse.

June’s funeral was held on 17 October and her family would like to thank all the people who kindly attended the service at Woodbury Church, Sue and her team at the White Hart, Rev Karen Spray for leading the service in such a special and personal way, and Nigel Alcock and the choir for the wonderful music.

We are sad to report that June Heasman, who used to live at 2 Globe Hill and worked many years at the post office, passed away peacefully on 31 October after a long illness.

Emily said, “We had an amazing French feast and we tried lots of yummy foods.” Vanessa said, “It was all delicious, except the cheese!”

Libby agreed, saying, “We had lots of yummy foods. Only one person liked the cheese! But it was a great feast.”

Jacob said, “Mrs Turner hosted a great feast with a variety of French foods.

We didn’t like the cheese much though, except Sebastian – he loved it!”

WOODBURY SALTERTON PRIMARY SCHOOL Christmas Events Thursday 11 December - School Christmas Fayre 2.00-5.00pm.

Monday 15 December - School Carol Concert 6.00-7.00pm in church.

Thursday 18 December - Christingle Service 2.30pm.

WEDDINGS Congratulations to Frances Buckler and Dan Bowden on their marriage at St Swithun’s Church on Saturday 6 September.

Dan, a farmer in Mid Devon, and Frances, a Community Nurse Specialist in Exeter, will be making their home in Tedburn St Mary.

Frances wore an ivory lace dress and her four bridesmaids wore full length fuchsia dresses. Dan’s best men were two close friends, Chris and Rob, and the four ushers included Frances’ two brothers John and Robert. Following their big day the couple honeymooned in Crete. Family and friends enjoyed a beautiful summer’s afternoon wedding breakfast at Woodbury Park Golf and Country Hotel. Thanks to the Reverend Karen Spray, the St Swithun’s Church choir and bell ringers for making the occasion so meaningful and enjoyable.

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Congratulations to Louise Steventon and Ollie Fenn who were married at Holy Trinity Church, Woodbury Salterton on 20 September. Louise moved to the village with her family when she was 6 and went to the village Primary School and King’s School, Ottery before training to be a nurse at Southampton University. She is now a Sister at the RD&E. Ollie, from Telford, is a Sub-Mariner in the Navy and they met in 2006 when he was based in Portsmouth. Louise wore a stunning ivory dress of Chantilly lace and Italian tulle with matching veil. She was attended by four bridesmaids, sisters Emma and Charlotte and best friend Katie who all wore full length sweetheart style pink dresses whilst 5 year old Bella, a cousin of the groom, wore a cream lace dress. Alex, Ollie’s brother was the best man. The Rev Chris Cant officiated at the ceremony before Ollie drove Louise to Cranberries Luxury Hideaway at Kilmington in a wonderful red Morgan sports car to join their families and friends for the reception. On the Sunday, the bride and groom flew to Thailand for their honeymoon before returning to their new house in Cullompton where we wish them much happiness.

THANKS Gill Selley and family would like to thank all their friends in the parish who sent cards and letters of sympathy on the death of Trevor. Their good wishes and condolences have been a great comfort to the family in their grief. They would also like to express their appreciation of all the help and kindness given by Hospiscare and all the carers who attended Trevor towards the end of his illness.

Thank you - from Number 43 - to the Doctors and Staff at Woodbury Surgery Flu Jab session. Well organised and ran on time. One more join the queue - by the time the needle gets to me it will be very blunt. Haha - joke!

19 WOODBURY SALTERTON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL Class 4 explored circuits in class. All children had great fun and learned how circuits can be changed to create brighter/dimmer bulbs or faster motors. Libby and Emily found that they could make a circuit that included their pencil case!

Five children in year 6 have been appointed as digital leaders. Their job will be to teach others about internet safety, discover how to use new technologies that have come into school and to support children and staff in computing and coding. Well done Evie, Amelia, Arabella, Libby and Jake Class 4 have been using cuisenaire rods to discover algebra. They have made equations to compare rods such a=n+w or w =1/10 of a.

They still have more discoveries to find and will be developing their findings into further algebraic learning.

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WOODBURY SALTERTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE It was the turn of Woodbury Salterton WI to host this year’s Group Meeting on 29 October. Committee members had decorated our village hall on a seaside theme. Our President Jenny Kemp welcomed members from the other WIs in our group – Aylesbeare, Magnolia. Pennsylvania and Woodbury.

The Speaker was Professor Dan Bishop. He told how he had first come to be interested in Punch and Judy and how he made his own puppets (Mr Punch is so special that he always carries him in his hand luggage and Punch even has his own passport!). He told stories of entertaining people in many parts of the world and overcoming the language barrier. He then gave a performance and the audience entered into the spirit of it, shouting Prof. Dan Bishop and Mr Punch warnings of the crocodile’s approach or calling Judy when Punch hit the baby. Refreshments on the lines of a seaside picnic were served, followed by ice cream cones.

Terrie Newman had organised a table quiz which proved of great interest.

The competition for a hand-made glove puppet was won by Aylesbeare WI with a lovely Little Red Riding Hood. Woodbury Salterton’s fox came second and Magnolia’s teddy bear was third.

The November WI meeting was chaired

by Elisabeth Appleton. Best wishes were sent to our President Jenny Kemp who is recovering from an operation.

Mandy Fosbrooke stood in as a replacement for Jenny’s President’s Evening. She brought products from The Body Shop and from Home Style.

The December meeting will be a Christmas Meal at The Digger’s Rest.

RNLI CHRISTMAS CARDS Have you bought all of yours? If not, I can help and will be pleased to collect them for you from the shop and deliver them to your door. I have a few catalogues with me so please telephone 232120 if you would like to see one. Jean Carpenter.

President Jenny Kemp holding her fox hand puppet.

FUNDRAISING £200 was raised for Macmillan Nurses in sponsorship by my ‘Going sober for October’. Many thanks. Shirley Stevens

RECIPE OF THE MONTH CRAB TAGLIATELLE A luxurious dish with powerful rich flavours and a good kick from the chilli and mustard. SERVES 4 - 6 INGREDIENTS 1 large onion ¨ 150ml of double cream 100-150g chestnut ¨ chilli to taste ¨ Season to taste mushrooms ¨ 100g of butter ¨ Fresh or dried tagliatelle (enough ¨ 200-300g or mixed crab for the number eating the dish) ¨ small handful of chopped parsley meat ¨ 1 tablespoon of mustard ¨ 1 lemon ¨ 100ml medium sherry METHOD 1.

Finely chop and gently sauté the onion with the butter in a large frying pan (do not brown) 2.

Chop and add the mushrooms to the onions. Add the sherry, mustard, chilli and the cream and seasoning and cook gently for about 5 minutes. (The mixture can be set aside at this stage and reheated while the pasta is cooked) 3.

Cook the tagliatelle in a pan of boiling water as per the instructions 4.

Just before serving add the crabmeat to the reheated onion and mushroom mixture 5.

Drain the tagliatelle and toss the creamy crab mixture together and coat the pasta.

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Serve sprinkled with parsley and chunk of lemon.

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A watercress salad with finely sliced crisp apple or a simple green salad is the perfect accompaniment. ¨ ¨

Our thanks once again go to Stephen Leger who can be contacted at: stephenleger55@gmail.com Tel: 01395 233549 / 07977 422164 Secret Gourmet. www.secretgourmet.co.uk

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CLINTON DEVON ESTATES Clinton Devon Estates appointed their first Countryside Learning Officer earlier this month. Teacher Kate Ponting has recently taken-up the new role and will be delivering countryside learning activities to primary and secondary school pupils in East Devon, as well as engaging with community groups and the wider public on issues impacting on the countryside. The aim of the post is to stimulate broad debate on how the local landscape should be managed.

Kate’s background is in outdoor and primary education. She taught for 13 years in Exmouth, has recently delivered events with Exeter-based Fun Kitchen and is also a forest school practitioner.

“I am looking forward to getting out and listening to the views of local people. The more there is a two-way dialogue between those who manage the countryside and those who live on it, the more we can learn from each other. Engagement enables organisations like Clinton Devon Estates to understand the things that people living in the countryside value most, and for this to influence how we operate. We are keen to show what we can contribute to society.

The Estate’s outreach work for many years has focussed mainly on wildlife and the management of Woodbury Common and the Otter Estuary. The Estate’s conservation charity, the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust, hosted two classes from Woodbury School last summer, for example. The children looked at heathland ecology and how the local wildlife is managed.

They learned to identify tree species and recognise some of the heathland’s rare species. Kate’s appointment will allow the Estate to expand this important work to include other aspects of landscape management, including dairy farming, forestry, the provision of local homes and the production of renewable energy.

“Reconciling the many different demands we place on our countryside can be difficult. I am passionate about giving others the opportunity to explore and interpret the countryside around them. I believe we need to recognise it as a living landscape where local people work extremely hard to provide something that meets all of society’s needs into the future. The challenge is to do this whilst safeguarding the beauty and wildlife of our special part of Devon.”

Kate hopes to provide Woodbury News with regular updates on what is happening locally on the Estate through the year. She is happy to discuss working with your school or community group. To contact her please email kate.ponting@clintondevon.com.

Remembrance Graham Gerdes led the Act of Remembrance at the lych gate on Sunday 9 November.

Patrick Bricknell laid the wreath on behalf of the Parish Council and Phil Dent the one from the British Legion.

A short service, attended by most of those who gather ed outs ide, followed in church, led by Debbie Jung. The School observed a minute’s silence on 11th November.

Act of Remembrance by the Lych Gate in Woodbury Salterton.

Alan Nixon (centre) among those gathered at the Act of Remembrance remembering his own military service and that of his late wife Kay.

All Souls’ Service Those who attended the All Souls’ Service on 2 November (the actual date dedicated to All Souls) found it very moving.

Revd Karen Spray conducted the service, which was the first of its kind for many. As people arrived at church they were invited to write down the names of those they would like to be remembered, later read out by Karen.

The choir sang I sing a song of the Saints of God before those who wished to do so walked up to the altar and lit a candle.

THE BAND OF THE ROYAL MARINES CHRISTMAS CONCERT THE COMMANDO TRAINING CENTRE, LYMPSTONE TUESDAY 16 DECEMBER, 2.30-3.30 To attend, please telephone Sandra Huish 01395 232696 with the names of all attendees and if, arriving by car, the registration of the vehicle and the name of the driver.

Details to Sandra by 6.00pm, Friday 5 December.

No late bookings can be accepted (Please Note:- Entry to the camp will be refused before 2.00pm)

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RSPB AYLESBEARE COMMON RESERVE The glorious weather at the beginning of September meant that the grass in our fields could finally be turned to hay with the whole team at hand collecting the hay bales, now stashed away in the barn. Immediately it was adopted as home by a black cat with a family of four kittens! So if anyone has lost a cherished family pet...

With the sun behind us and the cold well and truly kicked in, the winter work has begun. The chainsaws are busy and the fires have been roaring with our usual gorse coppicing and scrub clearance. The cattle numbers are slowly decreasing as they return to their wintering abodes and our hardy Dartmoor and Exmoor ponies will enjoy having the reserve for themselves whilst the cows are gone. During that sunny September the swallows seemed reluctant to move on to their warm winters abroad - no idea why! As autumn arrived the last few to leave were the nestlings from our own barn. How do they find the way for their first trip across the Sahara? I must find someone to ask, but apparently they can follow the earth’s magnetic field and just “know” what direction to go, but not necessarily how far...

The nightjars left us in September, and they have been replaced with our winter migrants: the beginning of the survey season has greeted us with sightings of the skylark, fieldfares, snipe, meadow pipits and an abundance of our resident wood pigeons with the Dartford warblers still bobbing about in the gorse scrub.

It is also time to look out for the hen harriers as they move to the heathland areas until spring arrives.

Chestnut splitting has become a new task. We hope to use chestnut that was felled last year in Kent as permanent fencing, replacing the current electric one, around a small piece of woodland near the A3052 (known to us as YOC wood) to ensure that the dormice are protected from our eagerly grazing animals. But first we have to gain the permission of the Planning Inspectorate to alter our permanent fencing plan.

The firewood business began early with people preparing for the winter, thus the team have also been busy collecting logs and creating the firewood with the more efficient processor which we share with our reserve at Arne in Dorset.

Our supplies are higher than last year so, if you would like any firewood, please contact the reserve office on 01395 233655.

Although the purple haze of the flowering heather has disappeared, the reserves are now flourishing in fungi of all shapes, colour and sizes; the cows seemingly enjoy munching on those fly agarics. A few butterflies still seem to appear every time the sun comes out, even in this cold weather: a red admiral flexing its wings on a stone in the sun is a lovely sight. But I think I’m with the dormice, as they now prepare to snuggle away to hibernate for the chill ahead.

HOLY TRINITY CHURCH, WOODBURY SALTERTON CHRISTMAS SERVICES Sunday 14 December Carols by Candlelight 6.00pm followed by mulled wine and mince pies.

Sunday 21 December 9.30, Family Service.

Christmas Eve 11.30pm, Christmas Communion.

Christmas Wreath Workshop On Thursday 2 December at 7.00pm Sheila Gerdes and Jane Butler will run a workshop in the village hall on the making of a Christmas Wreath. The evening will cost £10, which includes a glass of wine and all the materials. Names please to Sheila 01395 233168. Sheila and Jane are also willing to take orders for ready-made wreaths. All proceeds to our Church funds.

Christmas Coffee Morning On Saturday 6 December there will be a special Coffee Morning from 9.30 until 11.00 in church. There will be the usual bacon butties and items for sale on a Christmas theme.

Carol Singing round the Village Members of the Church Choir will lead Carol Singing around the village in aid of the Children’s Hospice. Anyone is welcome to join in this. Meet at the Digger’s Rest at 6.00pm.

The October Family Service was led by Anna Taylor. Katharine Wheeler gave a talk on the 23rd Psalm and the children and the choir led the singing of Stuart Townend’s new hymn The Lord’s my shepherd, I’ll not want. Prayers were read by Arabella and Esme Taylor, Libby Windle, Alice and Eliza Rooke.

WHIST - TUESDAY 16 DECEMBER, 7.30 IN THE VILLAGE HALL To all those residents of the Parish of Woodbury Salterton who will be 70 and older by Christmas 2014 The Kerslake Trust This Trust was created on the death of Celia Elizabeth Kerslake on 19 September 1939. Under the terms of her will some shares were left to the Trustees of Woodbury Salterton Church, with the instruction that the income received from them should be distributed among “the old people over 70 belonging to the Parish at Christmas time”.

The Trustees are currently reviewing the list of beneficiaries to arrange this year’s distribution, and will be pleased to hear from anyone permanently resident in the Parish who has NOT received a payment in previous years and who considers they now qualify for such a payment.

Please advise Nigel Dupain, Trustee, on 01395 232953 by 1 December 2014.

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CHRISTMAS MESSAGES Marlene and John Balding would like to wish you all a very happy Christmas and a healthy New Year and will give a donation to Dementia UK in lieu of sending local cards.

Margaret Batten wishes her friends and neighbours a joyful Christmas and peaceful New Year. Instead of sending local cards a donation will be made to Medecins Sans Frontieres.

Sue Bury wishes all her friends a Happy Christmas and a healthy year in 2015. She will be making a donation to ELF in lieu of sending local cards.

Gordon Davis wishes all his friends and neighbours a Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year. Instead of sending Christmas cards locally, I will be making a donation to the British Stammering Association.

Elizabeth Gage sends all her friends and neighbours best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Joyful New Year. I will be making a donation to the British Heart Foundation.

Nancie Grist sends all good wishes for Christmas and the New Year to her friends and neighbours. She will be making a donation, in lieu, to Shelterbox.

Mike and Joyce Jeans wish their friends and neighbours in and around Woodbury a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful new year. We will make a donation to Save the Children and Shelterbox in place of cards.

Chris Lear and family wish everyone a Happy Christmas and a healthy new year. Force is the chosen Charity.

Julie and John Maidment would like to wish all their friends in Woodbury an enjoyable Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. A donation will be made to FORCE in lieu of sending cards.

Derrick and Marian Mead send good wishes to all their friends in Woodbury, for a Happy Christmas, and a healthy New Year. A donation is being made to Shelter Box. Shirley, Tim and David Stevens wish all their friends a happy and peaceful Christmas and may 2015 bring health and peace to all. A donation has been sent to Alzheimer's Disease.

David and Tricia Whitton wish you all a happy and peaceful Christmas.

15 Cultural Diversity One grey and dismal morning in October, the school hall was transformed into a Hindu shrine.

Incense filled the air and the school hall’s white walls were adorned with brightly coloured drapes and pictures of Hindu Gods. It felt like the pupils had been transported to another world.

This wasn't a trip in Doctor Who's TARDIS, but a treat for the children in Year 3 when Ravi, a Hindu Priest based at the University of Exeter, visited Woodbury School to teach them about Hinduism. They learnt about the origins of the religion, how Hindus worship and what the daily life of a Hindu is like. Everyone had great fun trying on traditional Indian clothing and even had a go at learning a traditional Hindu dance called the Stick Dance, usually performed at Diwali. The experience was planned as part of the school’s rich RE curriculum, in which children are encouraged to explore worship across a number of religions.

The Hindu workshop followed a visit to St Swithun’s Church during which the children had learnt about the key features of Christian worship from the Reverend Karen Spray. During their visit to St Swithun’s the vicar led a class church service specially prepared for them. Inspired by this, the children then planned and wrote their own church services back at school.

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14 Beech Class Visit St Swithun’s Church The very youngest members of the school community were invited to an afternoon of stories, craft and discovery at St Swithun’s Church.

This provided an opportunity for the children to see the church, not only as a large stone building, but also as a place of celebration, worship and peace - a place to think and pray. The children had great fun exploring the hidden recesses of the church including finding out which door could be opened using a very large, heavy key they found. During the visit they also made some beautiful stained glass windows and enjoyed a special story time with Rev Karen Spray.

Woodbury Superheroes Support Children in Need In support of BBC’s Children in Need 2014 Appeal, everyone came to school dressed as their favourite superhero. To further support the school’s fund-raising efforts, members of the School Council produced batches of Pudsey Bear cakes which were offered for sale at the end of the day. The money raised will help fund a wide range of worthy projects supporting disabled and young people throughout the UK. Superheroes Sophie Cox and Noah Driesen preparing to sell the Pudsey Bear cakes they helped to decorate.

CHARITY COFFEE MORNINGS EVERY TUESDAY, 10.00-12.00 CHURCH ROOMS, WOODBURY Coffee/tea and a homemade cake £2 on vintage china.

All profits to local charities. Everyone welcome.

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By Florence Coogan - age 4

By Poppy Butler - age 5

OCTOBER WEATHER Picture the scene: driving on a narrow Devon lane at 8.00am; cock pheasant ahead, running full pelt towards me; screech to a halt and open the door; serious eyeball to eyeball; offer some of my picnic; rejected after close inspection; close door and drive on; bird last seen in mirror sprinting after car. What was that all about? Anyway I am supposed to report on the weather which was exceptional in one respect: for October it was very hot with max/min temperatures of 21C/8C and not a hint of a frost. There was a Westerly component in the wind every day and some very stormy spells thanks to hurricane Gonzalo; rainfall was 95% of the norm at 120.8mm (4.74ins).

Autumn started early this year but it is holding on nicely. PJH CHRISTMAS TREE SALES - OPEN HOUSE Bailey House, Broadway (opposite Post Office) SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER, 10.30-2.00 Nordman Fir Christmas Trees – top quality individually selected and grown in sustainable Devon forests.

Cafe/Deli in the kitchen (or to take away) serving light lunch and refreshments, seasonal soup, homity pie, savouries, cakes and mince pies, mulled wine, tea and coffee...

All homemade with quality ingredients.

Come along and choose a tree, have a glass of mulled wine and get into the festive spirit Enquiries to Charlotte: 233712

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WOODBURY CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL Travel Poster Competition Winners In response to a competition challenge set by Stagecoach South West in conjunction with Devon County Council, pupils in classes throughout the school tried their hand at designing a poster based on the theme ‘I think it’s better to catch the bus because ...’.

Much to the delight of four-year-old Poppy Aidan with his winning poster design and tag Butler and six-year-old ‘The environment drives the future, catch me!

Aidan Bown their entries were chosen by the judges to be reproduced on posters that will be displayed on Stagecoach vehicles to promote the benefits of travelling by bus. From the winning entries, Aidan’s poster was chosen as the overall winner earning him, and his class, the use of a Routemaster bus and driver for a day. Well done Aidan!

Aidan, along with the rest of Oak Class, rode the Routemaster bus to Stover Park, Newton Abbot to follow the Ted Hughes Poetry Trail and hear from a forest ranger about the plants and wildlife that can be found there.

WANTED Old paper ephemera sought by private collector - e.g. postcards, documents, invoices, trade catalogues etc. Tel: 265599 (1/2) FOR SALE Computer desk, 4 casters, 4 shelves (1 sliding), foldable lightweight aluminium chair. £25. Tel 01395 232878 FREE MOULDS to make Ceramic Duck, Rabbit, Bowl and a Gravy/Sauce Boat. Ring Judy 01395 232880

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Available from 1 December. Tel: Charlotte 233712, to reserve a tree and/or arrange delivery.

BABYSITTER I am 17 years old, live in Woodbury and am available for babysitting in the village. I am an experienced babysitter. Oliver Cutforth Tel: 232813, 07950 839397 (1/2) STRIDE (not classical) PIANO LESSONS I teach chords, harmonies, pedal control, improvisation, rhythms, scales, reading music etc. I also teach Piano (not button) Accordion. Correct left hand (bass) fingering taught. £15 per hour. Frank Mastin Tel: 239070 (1/2) NEED A HAND AT HOME? Sarah can help! Home help / cleaning / ironing / shopping / dog walking / light gardening. Tel: 07791 944938 Refs available. DBS checked. (1/3) B&B LUXURY at The Dairy Loft, Woodbury Common. Need extra space for family & friends over the festive period or B&B anytime. Call Rob or Annie 01395 568411 or anniemac@me.com/ robertjones@eclipse.co.uk 1/12 QUALIFIED BOOK-KEEPER AVAILABLE for book-keeping work, year end accounts, self-assessment, VAT returns. Tel: 01395 263280 (2/12) PROPERTY MAINTENANCE – James Waddell Interior & Exterior, Carpentry, Flooring, Fencing & Gates, Plumbing, Decking, Bathrooms & Kitchens, General Repairs. Free Advice & Estimates. 01395 263496 (8/12) TWO HOLIDAY COTTAGES TO LET 1 Castle Cottages & Waverley are in the centre of Woodbury Village. 1 Castle Cottages sleeping 7 guests, Waverley 4/5. For bookings please phone Michelle 01395 232917 (4/6) FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER Nail Cutting and Treatment of Corns, Callus and Verrucas - Home Visits. Contact Lindsey Waddell MAFHP 01395 263496. (12/12) TIME FOR A NEW LOOK? Qualified Hair Stylist. Appointment to suit.

Not mobile. Call Heather Anne on 01392 876830 (8/12)

Exeter Great West Run - Schools’ Challenge Fifty children from Woodbury School together with a number of parents and staff joined around seven hundred other pupils from schools in the area on a fine October morning to take part in the Exeter Great West Run Schools’ Challenge. The children, under the guidance of their trainer Miss Gillian Pyle, with assistance from Ms Zoe Thomson, had been training for a number of weeks preparing for the event. The enthusiastic young athletes were cheered on by a large contingent of supporters who lined the route. All the Woodbury competitors finished the course and each one was awarded a medal for their efforts. Thanks to the generosity of various sponsors, each child also received a ‘goody bag’ together with bottled water to ensure they were rehydrated after their exertions.

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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION A busy year for Woodbury Parish For the WW1 Community Commemorations in August we were asked to display the Historical Exhibition of the life and times in Woodbury at the commencement of the Great War. With Roger Stokes’s willing assistance and time we exhibited again on Saturday 1 November in aid of the Poppy Appeal. After paying for the hire of the village hall, entrance monies and a donation from Chris Lear and her team from the delicious refreshments we raised over £100 to add to our local contribution. Last year Woodbury Parish raised over £4,000; we aim to raise more in this historic year.

Remembrance Sunday was observed on 9 November on a lovely afternoon on the village green - this was well supported with villagers and organisations including the Brownies, Guides, Cubs and Scouts with their Standards, Kim Bates carrying the RBL Parish Standard.

Armistice on Tuesday 11 November was observed with Year 6 Ash Class from Woodbury School. The children were led by Class teacher Bruce Ellis and Headteacher Nigel Tancock and read the Roll of Honour and letters and passages from the trenches and then laid the school Poppy wreath. Revd Karen Spray closed with prayers and a blessing. Afterwards the children went across to the Church to see the carved wooden memorial screen with the names of the fallen and to learn a little of the history of the cenotaph in London and the tomb of the Unknown Warrior.

Joan Bamsey and Kim Bates carried the Standards from the refurbished War memorial back to the Church, the weather being kind and rain holding off until everyone had returned to school.

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WOODBURY HOLIDAY HOME TO RENT in centre of village. Luxury accommodation for 4 people, 2 en-suites, parking, courtyard garden.

Weekly holidays & short breaks. www.woodburyholidays.co.uk 01579 350365. (6/13) ROOFING Woodbury based RWI Roofing Specialising in Slating, Tiling, Re-Roof, New Roof, Repairs, Guttering. For a friendly, reliable service call Ray 232926, or 07988 691051 (As recmd in OurLocalExpert.co.uk) (7/12) SQUIRREL COTTAGE Self catering 16th century property full of character, available for weekly holidays and short breaks. Sleeps 5. Graded 5 Star. www.thecottagecompanydevon.co.uk Tel: Kay 0776 9975557 (10/12) COMPUTER SALES, HARDWARE REPAIRS AND UPGRADES Based in Woodbury for over 18 years - Broadband and wireless connections.

Data recovery and backup. Windows upgrades. Parental control. Free virus/ spyware removal & prevention. No fix no fee – All costs agreed in advance – evening visits to suit you. Mark Doyle Tel: 233694 (6/12) WE ARE POSH NOSH! With over two decades of experience in the catering industry we are at the forefront of special occasion and event catering in Devon and the West Country. We are committed to providing first class cuisine with outstanding levels of service. Phone:- 01392 444877 or email: info@posh-nosh.co.uk (8/12) ECZEMA - HOT, ITCHY, SORE. Homeopathy - natural, safe, nonaddictive. Phone Libby Clapham BA, RSHom, Registered Homeopath 01392 412767 / 07986 157854; libbyclaphamnaturalhealth.co.uk (5/12) BED AND BREAKFAST - Awarded a Certificate of Excellence by Trip Advisor. 4 Star Silver 16thC Devon Longhouse on a working dairy farm.

Sally Glanvill, Rydon Farm 232341 www.rydonfarmwoodbury.co.uk (7/12) RUBBISH REMOVALS Domestic and Commercial. Environment Agency licensed. No job too small. Tel: 0800 335 7610 / 07979 841376. www.rubbishremovalsexeter.com (9/12) BED & BREAKFAST APARTMENT with Continental breakfast, or Traditional Farmhouse B&B, twin and double rooms. 01392 877710. Jenny Broom, Courtbrook Farm, Clyst St George. www.courtbrook.co.uk (5/12) ACCOUNTS AND TAX SERVICE Sole Trades, Partnerships, Limited Companies and Personal Tax. Full range of advice. Fixed fee plans and free initial consultation/quotation. Wheelers Accountants Tel: 233184 (12/24) MATHS TUITION: Experienced, female Maths teacher available to teach primary to GSCE level maths, 11+ and SATs preparation. Reasonable rates.

Telephone: Jane Moffatt on 01395 279952 (1/12)

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WOODBURY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The President, Margaret Edwards, opened the November meeting by welcoming thirty-eight members and three visitors. Items of local and national WI interest were discussed, trips and excursions were highlighted including preparations for the WI Centenary celebrations in 2015. The Treasurer reported on the finances which were healthy. The Flower of the Month was won by Rosemary Foster and raffle prizes by Elspeth, Jill, Doreen, Pam and Sylvia. Birthday wishes were extended to Anna Eyres.

After the refreshment break the President introduced the speaker, Molly Bond, for her talk on Wallis and the Abdication. Molly started her talk with a history of Wallis’ early life; she was born to poor parents but even as a child was ambitious. At a young age she married a pilot, an alcoholic and partygoer.

The marriage did not last long and after several affairs Wallis moved away and obtained a divorce. In 1927 she met Ernest Simpson, who was married with a daughter. He divorced his wife, and he and Wallis married in Chelsea, UK. They divorced in 1936.

In England, Edward, Prince of Wales was leading a wild life and amongst his fellow partygoers were his mistresses, Thelma Furness and Freda Dudley Ward and in their social circle was a rich American living in England, Ernest Simpson. Wallis and the Prince met frequently and London society accepted Wallis’ involvement with the Prince, although the Royal Family were very unhappy as were the Government and Commonwealth leaders.

It was 1935, the King was dying, but the family would never discuss the situation and in 1936 King George died and Edward was declared king. He refused to be crowned without Wallis by his side but no-one believed that Edward would force the issue and marry Wallis. Pictures of Wallis with the Prince were in newspapers all over the world except in the UK. The Coronation was due to take place in May and the Government forced a showdown when the Prince declared his intention to marry the twice divorced Wallis. In December the Prince said he would abdicate if he couldn’t have Wallis by his side. Wallis pleaded with him to give her up, he refused and, as we all know, he abdicated in favour of his younger brother, George. The rest, as they say, is history! Donoveen thanked Molly for a most interesting and informative talk.

The December meeting will be a Christmas craft session. The Christmas lunch will be at Woodbury Park on 4 December.

Town Lane Community Orchard tree planting.

Preserve our Woodbury Open Meeting. 7.30. The White Hart.

Exton Ladies trip to Tavistock and Cotehele - Christmas garland.

Woodbury Golf Society AGM. 6.30. The White Hart, Woodbury.

St Swithun’s lych gate. 9.00-11.00.

Holy Trinity, WS, Christmas Coffee Morning in church at 9.30.

Open House - Bailey House, Broadway. 10.30-2.00. Trees/Café.

Woodbury Christmas Craft Fayre. WVH. 10.00-4.00.

Pre-Xmas Evening (Sidmouth Gospel Choir). 7.30, Christ Church Exton Ladies Group. Christmas lunch at Puffing Billy. 12.00.

Carol Singing around Woodbury. Meet at Arch at 7.00.

Woodbury WI Christmas log decoration. 7.30, WVH. Woodbury School Christmas Fayre. 12.00-3.00.

Holy Trinity, WS, Candlelit Carol Service at 6.00pm.

Garden Club Christmas Social. White Horse Inn, W/Salterton.

Royal Marines Christmas Concert. CTCRM. 2.30-3.30 (232696) Carols around the tree at St Andrew’s Church. 7.00.

Carol Singing around Woodbury. Meet at Arch at 7.00.

The Bluesbury’s Grand Christmas Party. 7.30. The Maltsters.

Carol Singing around Woodbury Salterton. Digger’s at 6.00pm.

Holy Trinity, WS, Christmas Communion at 11.30pm.

Woodbury WI Penlee Lifeboat. 7.30, WVH. Exton Ladies. Games Afternoon followed by a birthday tea.

Woodbury Golf Society Annual Dinner. The Maltsters Arms.

Woodbury Garden Club. Talk on the National Gardens Scheme.

Woodbury in WWI with Gillian Selley. 7.30. Christ Church.

Town Lane Community Orchard Wassailing.

Woodbury Twinning Association AGM,

by Ben Crook - age 8 9.00, White Hart.

Woodbury Local History Society AGM & Social, WVH, 7.30.

St Swithun’s lych gate. 9.00-11.00.

Woodbury Garden Club AGM. Woodbury WI Birthday Party & Scottish Dancing. 7.30, WVH. Exton Ladies Group Annual General Meeting.

The Woodbury News attempts to represent a variety of views within the Community, but does not accept responsibility for anything but Editorial comment. While it may publish unacknowledged material, nothing is included unless the Editor knows the name and address of the author(s).

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10 WOODBURY LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY On 6 November, on a very wet and windy evening, over 70 members and visitors met in St Swithun’s Church where John Allan gave a very interesting illustrated talk about the church and its Early Tudor tiles. Mr Allan is a wellknown archaeologist, a Past President of the Devon Archaeological Society and a Consultant to Exeter Cathedral and Glastonbury Abbey.

The tiles in the church date from mid to late medieval times and were discovered when work was carried out on the floor of the church tower in 2009. A so-called floor pavement was discovered, made of tiles in two colours laid in lime mortar. They are known to be medieval as they are five inches square, the standard sized tile of that time, with the pattern cut out of wood and thumped into the soft tile. The indentations were then filled with a different coloured clay or slip before firing. Some of the tiles which had been found were passed round the audience and it could be seen that part of the back had been gouged out to enable more even drying and a better purchase in the lime mortar. John suggested that the tiles had been made for the Bouchers, a prominent family in medieval Devon, at a large pottery in Hemyock. Other tiles probably came from northern France. He also showed slides of medieval window tracery from Woodbury and Tiverton churches and Exeter Cathedral, which were very similar and probably crafted by the same journeying masons.

This was a fascinating and most entertaining talk with which to end the Society’s 2014 season. The AGM and social event takes place on Thursday 5 February 2015 in Woodbury Village Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Next year’s programme of talks, on the first Thursday of March, May, September and November, and a Summer Outing in July, will be announced. All members are welcome to attend.

SEE WOODBURY NEWS ONLINE www.woodburynews.co.uk WOODBURY ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAYRE WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL SATURDAY 6 DECEMBER, 10.00-4.00 Come alone and see a huge selection of wonderful ideas for Christmas all under one roof.

Christmas carols, mulled wine, mince pies, tea, coffee, cakes.

All proceeds go towards lighting up St Swithun’s Church over the Christmas and New Year period.

PUBLIC CONSULTATION EVENT FOR LAND AT GLOBE HILL, WOODBURY MONDAY 15 DECEMBER 2.00 -7.00pm THE CHURCH ROOMS, WOODBURY Photos Wanted!

Now that so many people own a digital camera and that it is possible to reproduce such excellent photographs in Woodbury News, do email your photos of local people or events to Karen on karensquires100 @gmail.com The editorial team still need a wider spread of news, particularly about our younger people. What are you all up to?

Why don’t YOU write an article or send in a photo?

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The Woodbury News accepts no liability for:- i) Any claims made by the advertiser; ii) Any errors or omissions in the advertisement as submitted by the advertiser; iii) Any legal action as a result of the advertisement.

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WOODBURY GARDEN CLUB At our November meeting we had a very interesting talk by Chris Birchnall, a former gardener at Rosemoor, on Autumn and Winter Interest. He suggested many different types of plants, shrubs and trees to provide colour during this period and showed photographs of most of them. There are late perennials such as rudbeckia, sedum and ginger lily. Other good plants are autumn crocus and cyclamen. Acers give good colour in the autumn, as does the amelanchier, which has all year interest and is a good tree for a smaller garden. Trees with colourful bark include snake bark maple and prunus serrula and you could also have white stemmed shrubs/ trees such as rubus, betulus or silver birch. Berries will provide colour, eg cotoneaster and holly, so long as it is a female tree. Salix and cornus will provide brightly coloured stems if they are cut back hard every 1-2 years. Well placed statues and pots will give winter interest when many plants are dormant. For late winter/ early spring heathers, witch hazels and mahonias are good and have a nice scent. Chris suggested that plants with winter perfume are planted near the house so you have more chance of smelling them. Hellebores are useful (you should take the old leaves off them now) and then of course there are bulbs such as snowdrops, aconites and narcissi (soak aconite bulbs before you plant them) and shrubs such as camellias. Finally, don’t forget evergreen climbers and wall shrubs such as garrya elliptica, which has silvery tassels, and clematis armandii.

Our Christmas Social is a meal at the White Horse on Tuesday 16 December.

This is the third Tuesday rather than the usual second Tuesday; (there is no meeting on the second Tuesday). If you haven’t put your name down and would like to go please ring Judy Bashforth on 233706. If you have put your name down but haven’t paid please pay Ken Crundwell at 17 Long Meadow.

The meeting on 13 January will be a talk by Julia Tremlett on the National Gardens Scheme (also known as The Yellow Book).

On 10 February it will be our AGM. There will be opportunities for some new people to join the committee, so please have a think about this.

CAROL SINGING AROUND WOODBURY 11 AND 18 DECEMBER Come and join us to sing and/or collect.

We are meeting at the Arch at 7.00pm.

All proceeds to Save the Children.

Refreshments afterwards.

8 1ST WOODBURY GUIDES The Guides haven’t really written in the Woodbury News for a while, so we thought it would be a good time to tell you about what we got up to in our summer activities. For starters, we went to Escot Park on a lovely evening in June, not really knowing what to expect from a Swamp Walk (unless you had been before); it was really disgusting yet fun at the same time! We also had the opportunity to have a go at segway at Haldon Forest. It was really tricky to get right at first, but after a while we got used to it, and got to go for an exhilarating ride through the Forest. As most of us Guides love water activities, on one lovely evening we went to the Exmouth Docks, with the Exmouth Guides, and had a go at kayaking which we all loved. We played some games out on the water which including a lot of us falling in and had a race. Another evening we all drove to Haven Banks in Exeter Quay and went out on the water in a bell-boat. We all had to join in, which was very tiring; however, luckily we got to play some games which included doing a forward roll off of a body board and trying to keep on it. Guides always fills the Summer Term with lots of exciting activities which we all enjoy; there’s certainly something for everyone!

Megan Goddard WOODBURY TENNIS CLUB Despite wind and rain, tennis is still being played on the tennis courts.

Sunday club sessions have operated every Sunday from 10.30. The courts have been cleared of leaves and are in good condition. In addition, an intrepid group have managed to play on Friday evenings from 6.00pm under the two working floodlights.

The mixed team is playing winter league matches with home matches on Saturday mornings. These matches have been competitive with four matches played and nine points gained, leaving the team 4th in a league of 5 teams.

The club is grateful to Diane McLeod for organising these matches.

A social gathering of members is arranged for Thursday evening 4 December in the Church Rooms. The AGM will take place as normal in early February, and is an open meeting.

The courts are available for the playing of tennis to all residents of the parish and visitors at a reasonable fee of £4.00 per hour, key available at 5 Escott Cottages (Pat Browne 232805) or from Jackie Clarke 2 East View, Flower Street (232832), but if playing regularly annual membership (£15 junior) is more economical.

Editor’s Note: In order to maximise submitted copy and photographs into Woodbury News, it may be necessary to reduce the size of some items. The Editorial team will attempt to do this as carefully as possible.

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WOODBURY VILLAGE GOLF SOCIETY Tavistock - Two Villages Match We were lucky with the weather - the rain just about held off but unfortunately the last couple of groups got slightly damp on the 17th and 18th. It was a good day but even better for those playing for 'Woodbury' who beat the 'Others' by 5 games to 1! Walter was presented to Nick Luton who received the Trophy on behalf of Woodbury. The Chairman thanked everyone for their support - really great when 24 players are organised and no-one cries off at the last minute. The twos pot was won by Graham Slack who has had a great golfing year with the Society. Well done Graham.

St Mellion Golf Report In October, Peter Heron and Nick Lewis arranged a weekend at St Mellion with great food and lots of prizes. The Kernow course was much better than last year weather-wise with no-one losing their footing and with some decent scores returned. After returning to the Nicklaus bar, it was a well deserved R&R before meeting for convivial dinner.

The next day was a challenging one and it was easy to see why the Nicklaus course is not the professionals' favourite. There really was no easy hole and it was incredibly difficult to make a par on the par 4s. Peter Heron and Duncan Ratley scored 2s on the 11th which was also nearest the pin.

Duncan was closest and then his drive on the 16th went on to win the longest drive. When we came in after the Nicklaus we were pretty exhausted - most had a buggy but some, like Nick DuBuisson, carried clubs - pretty impressive! Nick Lewis and Peter Heron presented an amazing assortment of prizes including caps especially prepared for the event by his daughter.

Overall individual winners of the two day event were: 1st place with 65 points Graham Slack, runner up with 64 points Julian Turnbull. Next year we plan a similar event at Trevose.

The AGM will take place on Friday 5 December at 6.30pm at the White Hart Pub, Woodbury.

The Annual Dinner will take place on Friday 9 January at the Maltsters Arms, Woodbury.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION COFFEE MORNINGS 10.00 - 11.30 8, 22 JANUARY. 5, 19 FEBRUARY. There will not be a Coffee Morning on 25 December.

RBL ROOM behind WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL All are invited to join us on alternate Thursdays.

6 CHARITY COFFEE MORNINGS The Tuesday charity coffee mornings were pleased to hand over a cheque for £150 to Pat Browne and Sue Hudson for the church rooms. It has been a great month thanks to our guest bakers who were Paul, Julie, Sandy, Julia, Jill and Sue. If anyone would like to be a guest baker, please come and talk to us; we are there every Tuesday morning.

WOODBURY COMMUNITY ORCHARD Future dates: 29 November – Tree planting at Town Lane, Cricket Pitch field, 2.004.00pm - all welcome, bring spades. Please support this event - we need to protect some of Woodbury’s green spaces!

7 December – Orchard Pruning training event 2.00pm, alexthiemann @tiscali.co.uk for details. Free to members, donation required from nonmembers.

16 January - Traditional Wassail at Town Lane Orchard, with the community choir - everyone welcome, bring a torch and instrument if you have one.

25 January - Orchard Pruning training event 2.00, details as above.

7 February – Orchard pruning - (if needed) details as above.

12 February – AGM and speaker topic of Bees, Church Rooms 6.308.30pm - all welcome.

Further details of our group to follow in the Annual report, January Woodbury News.

WOODBURY TWINNING ASSOCIATION On Saturday 15 November we held a Wine Tasting Evening run by Majestic Wines of Exeter. Our hostess, Lauren, was a fully qualified wine expert, and talked us through the different qualities of six different wines. After our initial tasting, she then brought out a variety of foods and we were amazed how these different flavours changed and enhanced the taste of the wines. It was a very relaxed, informative and enjoyable evening. There is no meeting in December. Our next meeting is the AGM on Tuesday 27 January at 9.00pm in The White Hart.

PRESERVE OUR WOODBURY! There will be an OPEN MEETING IN THE WHITE HART, SKITTLE ALLEY THURSDAY 4 DECEMBER AT 7.30 to voice our views over the future development of our Village and our Parish.

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4 ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH, WOODBURY Vicar: Reverend Karen Spray. Tel:01395 488178 Email: church@revdkaren.org.uk Associate Minister: Reverend Christopher Cant. Tel: 01395 488178 Email: chriscant@tiscali.co.uk SPECIAL SERVICES Sunday 14 December, 6.30pm Carol Service, followed by mulled wine. Sunday 21 December, 6.15pm Youth Service followed by Carols on the Green. Wednesday 24 December, Christmas Eve, 11.30pm Midnight Mass. Thursday 25 December, Christmas Day, 8.00am Said Eucharist, 11.15 Eucharist. 28 December No Said Eucharist.

USUAL SUNDAY SERVICES 1st Sunday 11.15 All Age Eucharist. 2nd Sunday 11.15 Eucharist. 3rd Sunday 11.00 Sunday Club, 11.15 Eucharist, 6.30pm Evensong. 4th Sunday 8.00 Said Eucharist, 11.15 Morning Prayer. 5th Sunday See Special Services. Morning Prayer every Monday at 9.15.

NEWS AND EVENTS School Nativity Play in School, Tuesday 9 December at 2.00 and Wednesday 10 December at 2.00 and 6.00.

School Carol Service in Church, Thursday 11 December at 6.00pm.

Woodbury PCC Monthly Draw Winner in November - Mrs Maureen Fuller. Next draw at Coffee Morning. See Church Digest for details.

Monthly prize ranging from £25 to £500. Details from Donoveen 239363.

Sunday Club meets every 1st Sunday for All Age Eucharist at 11.15, and on the 3rd Sunday in Church Room 11.00-12.00, then into church to show what has been made/done.

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FURTHER INFORMATION Digest available in church or from website www.whitecrossdevon.org.uk.

FLOODLIGHTING ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH (dusk until 11.00) For your special event, contact Mike Jeans 01395 232544, or see the details and book it online at our website - www.whitecrossdevon.org.uk/woodburywith-exton/floodlighting-form.php.

CHURCH ALTAR FLOWERS - DECEMBER 7, 14 & 21 - Advent - no flowers. 25 & 28 - Mrs S Huish. Please note, we will decorate church for Christmas on Monday 22 December.

IN MEMORIAM Private Arthur John Davey, 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards Killed in action in France on 22 Dec 1914, aged 17

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Children from 2½ years Principal: Mary Griffiths ARAD, MA(Oxon) Tel: 01395 271249 marygriffiths@hotmail.com www.woodburydance.co.uk All classes at Woodbury C of E Primary School

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WOODBURY NEWS DECEMBER 2014 EDITORIAL

Woodbury News is delighted to publish photos of two prize winners. Both children are pupils at Woodbury Primary School. Katie Harries won Woodbury News' own competition to design this month's cover (see below), and Aidan Bown's poster was the overall winner of Stagecoach's 'better to catch the bus' competition (see article and photos on page 13).

Children from both Woodbury and Woodbury Salterton schools have been really busy (see pages 13-15 and 19-22).

It was also great to have a first-hand account of their activities from Megan Goddard of the 1st Woodbury Guides. The editorial team hopes that more young people will submit their news and views for publication - don't be shy; have a try!

Finally, as Dr Noel Lawn retires from Woodbury Surgery, I am sure all his patients will join in wishing him and his wife a long, happy and healthy retirement, and once again thank him for all he has done to ensure the wellbeing of so many people over the years.

OUR COVER PHOTO The cover this month is the winning design chosen from the 58 entries submitted by pupils of Woodbury Primary School. The cover was drawn by 9 year old Katie Harries, who was thrilled to win. She explained that her picture shows two children creeping downstairs and finding Father Christmas still in the house. He got side-tracked from his job of delivering parcels when he picked up a copy of Woodbury News! Katie says she loves drawing, particularly cartoons.

Well done, Katie!

There were five runners-up, and their drawings can be found in the magazine. They are, in no particular order: Lilly Butler (5), Poppy Butler (5), Florence Coogan (4), Ben Crook (8) and Olivia Powell (9).

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For bookings please contact:

Pat or Gill Bricknell 01395 232463

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Woodbury Village Hall Hall and two Meeting Rooms, Fully equipped Kitchen Available for: Dances and Parties Wedding Receptions Meetings and Classes Jumble Sales and Craft Fairs Badminton, Plays, Business Lettings For bookings please contact: Robin or Marian Lennox Tel: 01395 232126 email:- woodburyvh@gmail.com www.woodburyvillagehall.org.uk

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