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WOODBURY NEWS DECEMBER 2015
David Keep became editor of Woodbury News in August 1989; twenty years later, in July 2009, he passed the baton on to Graham Rawlings. In the meantime, Woodbury News had become a company and David continued to serve as a Director. Sadly for Woodbury News, David has decided to step down from the Board, and whilst being sorry to say goodbye to him, the Directors want to record heartfelt thanks for everything he has done. The current editor invited David to write this month’s editorial:
EDITORIAL As Christmas and 2016 approach rapidly, we take the opportunity to reflect on what the twenty-first century has done for Woodbury civil parish so far. The four churches, one ancient and three nineteenth century, in the three villages continue reasonably successfully ministering to many more than attend worship. The five pubs are still open, though functioning also as restaurants. The bistro has come and gone but the takeaway and the post office flourish. Happily, we still have Woodbury Hardware and our two second-hand shops, which also bring visitors. As Woodbury News reports, the schools are expanding and flourishing, fed partly by the new homes. Those who resent development should recall how Woodbury School fell to 42 children and two teachers before Fulford Way was developed. There was then only one pregnant mother in the practice. Now the estate is an integral part of the village with our excellent surgery at its heart. We should all be glad that families want to move to Woodbury and join our well-run activities. This may seem complacent, but the writer has lived in Woodbury for over forty years and remains thankful for the community as a good place to bring up children and live out our lives. Woodbury News wishes readers a Happy New Year and looks forward to new arrivals by birth and migration. David Keep OUR COVER PICTURE was drawn by five-year-old Jack Mottershead from Woodbury Salterton Primary School - the winner of our Christmas Cover Competition (see pages 30 and 31) 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 Deputy Editor: Mrs Val Arndt, Castlehaye, Castle Lane, Woodbury. Tel: 233175 Subscriptions: Mrs Anna Crafer, 15 Haymans Orchard, Woodbury. Tel: 232007 Circulation: Mrs Beverley Simcox, 2 Beeches Close. Tel: 232858
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ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH, WOODBURY Vicar: Reverend Karen Spray. Tel:01392 877400 email: church@revdkaren.org.uk Associate Minister: Reverend Christopher Cant. Tel: 01395 488178 email: chriscant@tiscali.co.uk USUAL SUNDAY SERVICES - 1st Sunday 11.15 All Age Eucharist. 2nd Sunday 11.15 Eucharist. 3rd Sunday 11.00 Sunday Club, 11.15 Eucharist. No Evensong. 4th Sunday 08.00 Said Eucharist, 11.15 Morning Prayer. 5th Sunday See Special Services. Morning Prayer every Monday at 09.15. SPECIAL SERVICES Sunday 13 December Carol Service 18.30. Sunday 20 December Youth Service followed by Carols on Green 18.15. Christmas Eve Midnight Mass 23.30. Christmas Day Eucharist 11.15. Sunday 27 December Combined Mission Community Eucharist 11.15. This is the only service in the Mission Community on that day. NEWS AND EVENTS Next Lych Gate Stall in Church on Saturday 5 December 9.30-11.00. Woodbury PCC Monthly Draw October’s winner - Chris Lear, November Maureen Wright. Draw made at Coffee Morning 3rd Wednesday each month. See Church Digest for details. Prize every month ranging from £25 to £500. Details from Donoveen Tel: 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. Further Information: Digest available in church or from website www.white crossdevon.org.uk. CHURCH ALTAR FLOWERS - DECEMBER No flowers during Advent. Church will be decorated for Christmas on Monday 21 December. FLOODLIGHTING ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH (dusk until 23.00) Dedications: “Sue Ashton dedicates the Christmas lighting to her husband and father, both of whom were lost too soon”. For your special event, contact Mike Jeans 01395 232544, or see the details and book it online at our website: www.whitecrossdevon.org.uk/woodbury-withexton/flood lighting-form.php.
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WOODBURY CAMERA CLUB The 2016 Calendar is now on sale and available from Cyril Rowsell, price £6. The Camera Club would be really interested to know what readers' favourite views of Woodbury and its surroundings are, to feature in future calendars or in the Woodbury News - this could include unusual pictures which might get people guessing… such as this one! Please let us know your views by emailing me at mike@jeansy.org. Mike Jeans (Secretary) WOODBURY GARDEN CLUB For our monthly meeting on 10 November Peter Cantrell from Dayspring Plants came and gave an insight into what the day-to-day running of a nursery is like. Peter is a wholesale grower of herbaceous plants and lives in Farringdon, near Exeter. Peter has a two-acre nursery and his busiest period is from February until June. He supplies plants mainly within a radius of 50 miles, for example to East Devon District Council. Manor Gardens Exmouth would be a good place to see some of his plants. He also supplies the National Trust within that radius and has a good working relationship with the head gardeners. Peter decided not to go with peat-free compost but to make his own. He produced a bucket of dark, crumbly, light compost which I imagine any plant would like to grow in! He said some of his top selling plants were verbena bonariensis, alchemilla mollis, geraniums and lavenders. A greenhouse is used for propagation, but most of his plants would be found in polytunnels, which keep the roots of plants dry in winter. After giving us a practical demonstration on dividing plants, Peter recommended several good, reliable plants for the garden. Visitors are always welcome at his nursery, but please phone first. (Dayspring Plants, Spain Lane, Farringdon. 01392 369154) Our next meeting will be our Christmas Social and this year it will be held at The Digger’s Rest, Woodbury Salterton.
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WOODBURY COMMUNITY ORCHARD Join us for the Woodbury Wassail, Friday 8 January We will be having a lantern procession from the Village Hall Car Park at 18.30 to the Town Lane Orchard, where we join the Community Choir wassailing to wish good health and fruitfulness to the trees for the coming year. Bring something musical or noisy to bash, wear wellies and wrap up warm. For more information: Imogen 07910 235891, or Alex 07515 329829. MAYTREE PRE-SCHOOL Maytree Pre-school is pleased to share the results of their recent Ofsted inspection on 6 October 2015. Staff are thrilled that they received a GOOD in all areas of the report. They would like to thank everyone who makes Maytree the success it is today, especially the hard-working and dedicated staff, committee and the wonderful children. The report is available to view online at the Ofsted website: (http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/2516533/ urn/105996.pdf). Recently the children have been making the most of the autumn season, using leaves for craft activities and enjoying a bonfire/fireworks theme to make catherine wheels and sparkly fireworks pictures (see photo). Regular updates on what they get up to each week are posted on the facebook page “Maytree Preschool, Woodbury”. If you are a parent of a Maytree pupil and use facebook, please do request to join their group.
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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION - WOODBURY Commander Peter Hill R.N. (Retired) laid the Legion wreath on the afternoon of Sunday 8 November at the Remembrance Day Parade.
The Sunday and Wednesday occasions this year wer e accompanied by Michael Owen sounding the Last Post and Reveille.
FORTHCOMING EVENTS 1 Dec. 5 Dec. 5 Dec. 7 Dec. 7 Dec. 10 Dec. 10 Dec. 10 Dec. 10 Dec. 12 Dec. 15 Dec. 15 Dec. 17 Dec. 17 Dec. 19 Dec. 20 Dec. 5 Jan. 7 Jan. 8 Jan. 11 Jan. 14 Jan. 14 Jan. 23 Jan. 26 Jan. 6 Feb.
Opening up to God. 19.30-21.00, Church Rooms (232318) Open House/Tree Sale/Café in the Kitchen. 11.00-14.00 (233712) Christmas Art and Craft Fayre. WVH. 10.00-16.00. Police Surgery. Parish Council Office, Greenway. 14.30-15.00. Connections Planning Meeting. 19.30 for 20.00. WVH. (232772) RBL Christmas Coffee Morning. 10.00-11.30. RBL Room, WVH ‘Beavers’ Christmas Lecture, 19.00, Rolle Estate Office, Bicton Arena. Woodbury WI Christmas Craft, Decopatch. 19.30, WVH. Exton Ladies Group Christmas Lunch at the Puffing Billy. Woodbury Primary School Christmas Fayre. 12.00-15.00. Royal Marines Christmas Concert, 14.30-15.30, CTCRM. Carol Singing around Woodbury. 19.00 The Arch. All welcome. Carol Singing around Woodbury. 19.00 The Arch. All welcome. CVCS Carol Concert. St Nicholas, Topsham. Bluesburys Grand Christmas Party. The Maltsters. 19.30-midnight Carols on the Green, Woodbury. 19.15. Connections Chinese New Year Meal. 19.30/20.00. Church Rooms Exton Ladies Group outing to pantomime Cinderella in Plymouth. Community Orchard Wassail. 18.30 procession from VH car park. Police Surgery. Woodbury Primary School, 15.30-16.00. Exton Ladies Group Games Afternoon and Birthday Tea. Woodbury WI How do children learn language? 19.30, WVH. FoSS AGM and Supper. Woodbury Twinning AGM. 20.00pm. Dubuisson Room, WVH Jumble Sale, WVH. 13.30. Bring jumble from 09.00.
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Woodbury School, year 6, accompanied by the Deputy Head laid their wreath on the morning of 11 November at 11.00 with readings.
The editorial team still needs 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?
44 BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENTS Cont’/… 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 (9/12) GIVE BIRTH CALMLY - relaxed, confident and alert with KG Hypnobirthing classes. Find out more: libbyclaphamhypnotherapy.co.uk phone: 07986 157854 (4/12) 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 (6/12) COMPUTER REPAIRS AND UPGRADES; Broadband and wireless connections; Data recovery and backup; Windows, iPads and Apple computers, Virus and spyware removal; No fix no fee - Evening visits to suit you. Contact: Mark Doyle 01395 233694 (5/12) 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 (7/12) RUBBISH REMOVALS Domestic and Commercial. Environment Agency licensed. No job too small. Tel: 0800 335 7610 / 07979 841376. www.rubbishremovalsexeter.com (8/12) 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. (5/12) FARMHOUSE BED & BREAKFAST AND APARTMENT, twin and double rooms. CL Caravan Club site. Jenny Broom, Courtbrook Farm, Clyst St George. 01392 877710. www.courtbrook.co.uk (4/12) 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 (23/24) 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 (12/12) 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).
9 NO CO-ORDINATOR = NO FRIENDS OF THE SURGERY Can you help? The Friends of the Surgery have been working with the surgery for many years driving patients to appointments, delivering medication, visiting the lonely and many other tasks. We are now in a position where we have no co-ordinator, the most vital role of the Friends. We are looking for someone who can spare two hours on a Wednesday and 2 hours on a Friday each week to arrange transport, visits etc that have been requested. The hours can be any time to suit the applicant. A small honorarium is paid. Further details from Friends of the Surgery Chair, Judy Bashforth on 233706. WOODBURY TWINNING ASSOCIATION Quiz Night An enjoyable evening was had by all who attended the Twinning Quiz on 14 November. Six teams took part, answering questions on a variety of subjects from general knowledge and history to nursery rhymes and children's TV programmes. Following comments from last year that the questions were a little difficult, this year there were several multiple choice answers. The scores stayed very close between teams throughout the evening, but the overall winners were 'S-TEAM' led by Suzy Austin. News The AGM will be held at 20.00 in the Dubuisson Room of the Village Hall on Thursday 26 January. Annual membership subscriptions also fall due in January (£10 each or £20 for families with children under 18). We welcome anyone interested in joining the Association or coming along to find out more. You may choose to join to participate in the exchange weekends, or you may wish to join us as a social member only. We have an active social calendar planned for next year, with events to please everyone. Some of these will be open to non-members, but being a member gives you the advantage of a reduced price and priority on places for events at which we only allow limited numbers. If you have any questions regarding Twinning, please do give me a call on 232314. Nita Goffron RBL CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING on Thursday 10 December, 10.00-11.30. Come and enjoy a mince-pie or sausage roll in the British Legion Room - our last coffee morning before Christmas. Just drop in and say hello.
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WOODBURY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL The magic of Christmas is beginning to be evident in school. The youngest children have started to rehearse the Nativity Service and the older children have chosen the carols for their Carol Service. Both services will soon be taking place and there won’t be many ‘sleeps’ until Christmas Day itself. In the meantime I hope you enjoy learning about what we have been doing in school this month and on behalf of everyone in ‘Team Woodbury’ may I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Alison Sparks, Head Teacher Remembrance Services On Armistice Day, the children in year 5 led a service in school remembering all those who have given their lives in war defending our country’s values, and in particular those people from the local community. Meanwhile, the children in year 6 were honoured to take part in the Service held on the Village Green, where they laid a wreath on behalf of the school.
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They also created a Pudsey picture using silver coins. As well as having a memorable day we also raised a fantastic £375.
CHRISTMAS TREES Nordman Fir (low drop variety). Locally grown. Convenient village pick up, or delivered to your door. Competitive prices. Available from 1 December. Pick up anytime whilst stocks last, or reserve a tree and have it delivered when ready for it. Open House/Tree Sale/Cafe in the kitchen on Saturday 5 December 11.00 - 14.00. Tel: Charlotte 233712 (2/2) HAIRDRESSER/COLOURIST Fully Qualified with many years salon experience. Available for mobile or from home (Exton). Contact Julie 07976 958557 or email: julie.morven@gmail.com for further info or to book an appointment. (1/6) BABYSITTER available - Woodbury Salterton. Jess aged 17, first aid trained, happy to do week nights or weekends subject to availability in nearby villages. Contact evenings on 232200 or text on 07857717913. (2/4) FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER & REFLEXOLOGIST Former RGN provides routine nail and skin care (inc corns and callus) or a reflexology treatment. Nicky Mattin (MAFHP itec RF) 01395 233222/07807603690 (3/12) QUIRKY AND COSY COTTAGE, village centre, sleeps 7, linen and towels provided. Tel. 07890 233313. Email. Suffolkcottage@gmail.com (7/12) LITERACY TUTOR Qualified teacher and specialist in Special Needs offering 1:1 private tuition for children and adults to support learning in literacy and language skills. See www.katecoldrick.com for further information or phone Kate Coldrick BMus (Hons), BSc (Hons) Psych, PGCE on 01395 232472 (9/12) 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 see http://www.thedairyloft.co.uk/ (12/12) QUALIFIED BOOK-KEEPER AVAILABLE for book-keeping work, year end accounts, self-assessment, VAT returns. Tel: 01395 263280 (12/12) PROPERTY MAINTENANCE – James Waddell Interior & Exterior, Carpentry, Flooring, Fencing & Gates, Plumbing, Decking, Bathrooms & Kitchens, General Repairs. Free Advice & Estimates. 01395 263496 (7/12) FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER Nail Cutting and Treatment of Corns, Callus and Verrucas - Home Visits. Contact Lindsey Waddell MAFHP 01395 263496. (11/12) 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) (6/12)
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Hands On Science The children in year 4 are currently enjoying learning about the properties of solids, liquids and gases. After some close observations and r esear ch they discovered how it is possible to pour oil, water and washing up liquid into a glass without the liquids mixing and after a lot of hands on activity and active debate, concluded it is difficult to decide whether a mixture of cornflour and water is a liquid or solid!
If you took your cuttings at the end of September, by now they should have rooted and are potted in 2-3 inch pots and growing well like cutting no 1. Feed with a high nitrogen feed at a quarter strength once a week. When the shoots are about 2-3 inches long, cut back to a good looking leaf node, preferably one with a bud facing outwards. Remove any flower buds. To keep the growth even, your plant must be turned one quarter turn every day. Use the label as a fixing point and make sure to turn in the same direction each time. If the cutting looks like cutting no 2, you need to trim the longest shoot(s) back as described (see cutting no 3) and carry on as above. NOTE. Now that we have damp weather you must be extra vigilant and do a thorough check every two or three days to remove all yellowing or dead leaves and remove them immediately. If left you will have botrytis getting a hold and you will lose your plants. Also any unrooted cuttings are susceptible to black leg where the stem turns a greyish black and will die. If you don't remove them immediately you will lose all of the rest. One way of giving some protection is to cover any cut ends with yellow sulphur powder which you can get from most garden centres. Jean Carpenter
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Say No To Bullying Finally, as part of Anti-Bullying Week, the children have been focussing upon how to recognise and stop bullying taking place both in school and in other settings. They have discussed issues, shared concerns and taken part in role play scenarios. They have learnt how to deal with various situations and ways to keep safe, both in the real and virtual online world.
WOODBURY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAYRE SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER 12.00 - 15.00 AT WOODBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL Lots of fun for the whole family. Games, raffle, tombola, refreshments and lots, lots more. CONNECTIONS PLANNING MEETING 7 DECEMBER - 19.30 FOR 20.00 DUBUISSON ROOM, WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL Mulled wine / mince pies. Tel: 232772 CHINESE NEW YEAR MEAL 5 JANUARY - 19.30 FOR 20.00 WOODBURY CHURCH ROOMS. Tel: 232772
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WOODBURY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE For our meeting on 12 November Rebecca de Mendonca came and gave us an insight into her Life as an Artist. What an enjoyable evening! An interesting, lively, humorous presentation, and illustrated with some of her beautiful paintings. Rebecca was born near Birmingham into a creative family, mother an artist and teacher, father an architect and a brother who also studied art. After a Foundation Course at Wolverhampton University in Art and Design she gained a BA Hons at Wimbledon School of Art in theatre design. From then on she has had a very varied career. Rebecca has worked with some very creative people and on some fascinating projects. These include sculpting the famous ceiling at Harrods food hall, and producing work for Warwick Castle Museum and Madame Tussauds. She was design assistant to Kevin McCloud (presenter of Grand Designs on Channel 4) and among other aspects of design he also taught her to make furniture. Rebecca has worked on West End shows including Phantom of the Opera. She has also illustrated travel guides for Bradt Publications. Her work has also been exhibited in many places. Rebecca has always had a love of the energy and structure of the human form and this has led her, alongside bringing up a family, to working with pastels and developing pastel techniques and portraiture. Through her theatre work she has been inspired by talented dancers and performers and has painted English National Ballet and West End actors. She loves to capture the simple energy of children playing out in the fresh air and clear light. This she illustrated with beautiful portraits of her own children. She also has a collection of equine art, the most famous one being Bramble. This was painted when she came to live in Devon. Rebecca teaches, demonstrates for art groups, writes for Leisure Painter and Paint and also teaches online. She is currently writing a guide to painting with pastels. Joan Mansell won the flower of the month competition with a nerine. Our next meeting is on 10 December when there will be a presentation of Decopatch, with mulled wine and mince pies.
Removing the trees at this time takes away the risk of trees coming down in future high winds and will also facilitate the future management of invasive species such as Himalayan balsam and Japanese knotweed at this site. The site will not be replanted with a commercial conifer crop but left to return to native broadleaved trees and shrubs enhancing the conservation status of the area.
Rebecca’s art - Bramble and Lying in the sand
River Otter beaver update In the late spring after capturing and screening to ensure the animals were free from disease, two adults, including a pregnant female were re-released into the river close to Colaton Raleigh (to join two juveniles). Since that time you may have been among the lucky ones and had an encounter. A further group of animals was re-released higher up the catchment. Recent press reports have suggested that the beavers may no longer be around at all, although it is not unusual for these aquatic mammals to be fairly elusive and to move their territories. There is no reason to believe that anything has happened to them as there are still signs of beaver activity along the river, such as recently gnawed vegetation, and plenty of local walkers are still reporting sightings. When looking for signs of beavers or the animals themselves, we remind people to observe public rights of way and stick to footpaths. Thank you. Clinton Devon Estates is a key partner in this trial and we are doing a number of engagement events to help people understand more about the River Otter Beaver Trial. Interested in knowing more? Join us for our Christmas lecture on the River Otter’s newest arrivals.
Beavers in the British landscape: a disaster or an opportunity? Thursday 10 December 2015, 19.00-21.00 Rolle Estate Office, Bicton Arena, EX9 7BL This illustrated talk will introduce the European beaver and provide background to the River Otter Beaver Trial. Looking at case studies from the UK and Europe, the talk will highlight how beavers present opportunities for improving the ecology and hydrology of our rivers, the conflicts that can arise from their presence in the landscape, and how such conflicts might be managed. Mince pies and mulled wine supplied! All welcome, but booking required. To book or for more information contact Countryside Learning Officer, Kate Ponting kate.ponting@clintondevon.co.uk 01395 446 918
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CLINTON DEVON ESTATES Crime on the Commons Although car crime is thankfully rare on the commons, there have been recent reports of vehicle thefts and all users are encouraged to make sure no valuables are left in their cars. Something that does seem to be on the increase recently is fly-tipping. The Pebblebed Heaths are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a Special Protection Area (SPA) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC). As well as being highly anti-social towards other users, fly-tipping undermines the special nature of this European conservation site. The Pebblebed Conservation Trust takes fly tipping very seriously and will seek to prosecute anyone found guilty of dumping their rubbish. Dealing with clearing up after incidents is a huge waste of our resources, taking staff away from important conservation management and education work. Local people have been equally annoyed about this activity prompting some to make posts on social media. Whilst this has been helpful and has lately helped us to identify offenders, we would also encourage people to contact us (through our websites) directly allowing all evidence to be passed on to the police. Police Community Support Officer, Donna Baker, advises members of the public reporting incidents on the common to use 101 if non-urgent and obviously 999 in an emergency. Those with smart phones could email the police using 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk, a service which is monitored 24 hours a day. The police would ask for as much detail as possible: description of person (sex, colour, height, build, detail of clothing) and any vehicles (make, model, colour); obviously registration plates are excellent as we can locate the vehicle keeper. If a picture can be taken to record the incident, without putting yourselves at risk, then that is always excellent evidence for them. Thank you for helping us to tackle this problem!
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Tree clearance adjacent to the River Otter Estuary Western Power have made a request to the Estate asking us to take down some trees that have been planted at the site of the old dump just west of White Bridge. These are endangering power lines crossing over the Estuary at this point. Removing the trees adjacent to the overhead cables will leave a narrow strip on the edge of the site, which will then be vulnerable to wind blow. Removal of trees at the edge of a plantation increases the exposure of the remaining trees to the wind which can also cause further problems including soil erosion as their roots are ripped up from the ground as a large plate. Therefore the decision has been taken to remove all the conifers and poplars from the site whilst retaining the broad leaved species to the southern edge.
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH CHURCH CHRISTMAS SERVICES Carol Service Monday 21st at 19.00 (note the later time as it is a weekday). Midnight Communion Christmas Eve at 23.30. Carols Around the Village Tuesday 22nd. Members of the Church Choir will be leading this but invite anyone else to join them. This raises money for charity. Look out for posters with details of where and when to assemble and the route that the carol singers will take. Family Service Welcome to Clare Rooke who has joined our team of Leaders of our Family Services. Clare conducted her first service on 18 October, telling the story of Job and stressing the importance of relying on God instead of worrying. She encouraged the children present to write their worries on stones and later they placed them all at the foot of the cross. Prayers were read by Esme Taylor and Eliza Rooke. The December Family Service will be held on Sunday 13th and led by the School. Harvest Supper This year’s Church Harvest Supper was organised and run by members of the church choir. About forty people enjoyed jacket potatoes with a variety of fillings followed by a good selection of desserts. Pictured in the photo are Ros Pollitt, Ann Steventon, Fiona Vessey and Debbie Jung, ready to serve the meal. Bob Steventon ran the raffle which added £96 to the proceeds. A happy social occasion was enjoyed with an added bonus of raising £327 for church funds. Thanks to all who gave the food and raffle prizes and for all the extra help with setting up the room, washing up and clearing up afterwards - we have some very helpful choir husbands at Woodbury Salterton!
OPEN HOUSE / TREE SALE / CAFÉ IN THE KITCHEN SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER 11.00 - 14.00 Tel: Charlotte 233712
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Thank You, Fred Revd Karen Spray conducted the funeral of Mr Frederick Eveleigh (93) at Exeter Crematorium on 26 October. Fred gave quietly but generously to the church in his latter years. We extend our sympathy to all his family and especially to his son George. Remembrance Sunday Graham Gerdes led the act of remembrance at the lych gate. A poppy wreath from the Parish Council was laid by Geoff Jung and one on behalf of the British Legion by Aran Brown. About thirty people braved the inclement weather to stand outside the lych gate and most went into church afterwards for a short service led by Debbie Jung; Jane Butler led prayers.
There were six best bedrooms and four servants’ rooms. The land comprised a six-acre lawn, two-acre shrubbery, walled garden, pleasure walks, greenhouse and veranda, together with a four-stall stable, two coach houses and harness room etc. On Woodbury terms this was a grand house with a range of servants living in, as well as outside labourers and gardeners being employed. The 1871 census shows that Philip Hayman, a doctor and widower from Axminster, was living in the house with two sons (the oldest a medical student) and two daughters. His oldest daughter, Marion, married Robert Medley Fulford (son of the vicar). It is probable that Dr Brent, the owner, informed a fellow medical man that the property was to let. Philip Hayman had a large family none of whom lived to a great age. His wife, Ann, died shortly after they came to Woodbury in 1870. Dr Hayman seems to have stayed only a few years since the 1881 census records that a single retired woman, Harriet Johnston, was now renting the estate with an adopted daughter (aged 13), and a living-in staff of five women and a male groom. Miss Johnston vied with her landlady, Mrs Brent (now a widow), for the love of Thomas Spencer, a widower from New Zealand who was living with his sister in Topsham. Miss Brent won the man and Miss Johnston left Woodbury and moved to New Zealand to live there with her adopted son. I cannot find why she settled in Woodbury since her family had originally lived in London. The house was sold in 1903 on the death of Mrs Brent Spencer, as decreed in Robert Brent’s will. After this date the house was occupied by its owners. Many of the wealthy middle-class in the nineteenth century preferred to lease large properties rather than invest their money in an estate. One of the reasons for this was that retired colonial civil servants or servicemen had no family property to inherit, often being a junior member of their landed family, and were accustomed to moving themselves and their possessions from house to house. Gill Selley
The flower arrangements incorporating poppies, done by Sheila Gerdes, were much admired. The Christmas Coffee Morning will be in church on Saturday 5 December from 09.30 until 10.30. This replaces the Christmas Bazaar and is our main fundraising event for the church. There will be various stalls, so please come and support this. Christmas Workshop Monday 14 December at 19.30 in the Village Hall. Jane Butler will be demonstrating the art of making a Christmas table decoration or a door wreath and helping people make their own. There are still a few places available so book your place with Sheila Gerdes (01395 233168). Tickets cost £12 and this includes all the materials and a glass of wine. This is not only a friendly and fun evening but is an absolute bargain - one similar at a garden Centre in Gloucestershire was spotted and the cost there was £35! WHIST DRIVE TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER, 19.30 IN THE VILLAGE HALL
CLYST VALLEY CHORAL SOCIETY 17 DECEMBER - CAROL CONCERT St Nicholas, Topsham. Tickets 232318
JUMBLE SALE SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2016 13.30. In aid of Woodbury Village Hall Improvements Please keep your jumble ready for our sale on 6 February. Thanks - Woodbury Village Hall.
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OAKHAYES IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY The freehold land belonging to Church Stile Farm was sold in the early 1830s to a wealthy clergyman from Kent, Francis Filmer (son of Sir Edward Filmer) upon which he built a large mansion house, which he named Oakfield after the field on which it stood. He lived there on and off until his death in 1859 when the property (now called Oakhayes) and its land was bought by Dr Robert Brent. Brent continued to live in Sydney Cottage on Broadway and so leased the house to a succession of tenants.
Church Quizzes These have been selling well but copies are still available from Katharine Wheeler. The Adult quiz (£1.50) is entitled It’s Christmas and the children’s one is Know Your Carols (£1). The results of the Children’s Colouring Competition will be announced at the December Family Service and the entries will all be displayed in church. Quiz entries have to be returned by Sunday 10 January 2016 and the winners will be announced at the January Family service on the 17th.
His first tenant was a widow called Wilhelmina Earle, the wife of an eminent man, Henry Earle of Hanover Square in London, the son of Sir James Earle. Father and son were both distinguished surgeons in London – James being the surgeon extraordinary to George III, and his son Henry surgeon to William IV and HRH Victoria, until his death in 1838. It is not known why his widow settled in Woodbury – there was a Devon connection in that her brother-in-law was living in a large house in Torquay. One of her sons was a clergyman at West Allington and he often came to the parish where he preached in St Swithun’s and was greatly admired for his oratory. Her stay here was short as she died at Oakhayes in October 1862. Six months later the estate was offered for a short lease and described as comprising a large drawing room, dining room, parlour, library, housekeeper’s room, pantry, servants’ hall, kitchen, scullery, cellars etc.
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE President Jenny Kemp reported on recent social activities. Some members had enjoyed an outing to a ballet and some are going to the Christmas Market at Cheltenham. The enjoyable quiz and tea was held at Jenny’s house and raised £39 for our own social fund. Jenny thanked Terrie Newman for compiling the quiz, which was won by Katharine Wheeler on a tie breaker, so a very close contest. Gill Bricknell (Treasurer) presented her financial report and thanks were expressed to Ann Hunt for her help in completing the paperwork to reclaim Gift Aid. The speaker was Judith Ezard, a volunteer for Save The Children. She concentrated on the Child Refugee Crisis, a very topical subject and something in which the charity is currently very much involved. Save The Children was started by Eglantyne Jebb in 1919 when she was moved by the plight of children starving in the famine in Russia and raised a very large sum of money through an advertisement in The Times. She went on to write the Declaration of Geneva which the UN later adopted as its Declaration of Child Rights. In its nearly 100 years Save The Children has worked in 120 countries including the UK, where it was responsible for pioneering nursery schools and free school milk. The December meeting, on the 9th, will be a Christmas meal at The Diggers’ Rest and the monthly Coffee Morning there will be on the 17th at 11.00. PRE-SCHOOL WALL DISPLAY Woodbury Salterton Preschool, formerly called Little Acorns, has again delighted those who use our Village Hall with its colourful wall displays. Well done the children and the Pre-school leaders!
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WOODBURY SALTERTON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL The last few weeks have been packed with many events - too many to write about in fact! But we hope you enjoy reading about the highlights which hopefully can be squeezed into this month's Christmas issue. Author Visit at Exmouth Community College Year 6 had a fabulous morning meeting Emer Stamp (author and illustrator of Diary of a Pig). They all enjoyed learning howand to draw the characters and then their books signed. ‘unknown’ ‘withheld’ numbers, nothadcounting those from abroad. St Luke’s Sporting Provision We are very fortunate that we have a specialist PE teacher join us each Thursday to lead sessions with the children. This term, our Year 5 and 6 are enjoying working with Miss Jess Hookway focusing on gymnastics. Class 3 enjoyed a fun packed PE session with Matt from St Luke's where they learned to work as a team, analyse each other's tactics and exercise their bodies and minds! Bag2school In October, the PTA organised their eighth bag2school collection. Families and staff brought in their unwanted clothes and shoes on the day of the collection. Woodbury Salterton residents also joined in the spirit and left bulging bags outside their homes for us to collect! Thank you to everybody who helped us raise £180 for the PTA. Forest school One Sunday in November, ten families came together to begin clearing the site of the old swimming pool for our very own forest school. Many hands really did make light work and in no time at all the first stage was complete! If anybody reading this is able to donate fence panels, or a small donation towards setting up the Forest School, we'd love to hear from you! Please contact Cathy on 07967891257 or email: catherine6live.co.uk.
RSPB AYLESBEARE COMMON RESERVE As I write, the unseasonally mild weather is finally coming to an end as the temperatures are dropping and the rain and wind picking up to give us the sort of weather we expect in November: blustery, wet and cold. Still plenty of berries about and the flocks of winter redwing and fieldfares are now here to enjoy them. It takes really hard weather to drive them into gardens, but if we have snow this year you might get them visiting any remaining berries. That isn’t a forecast, I do not claim to have the powers of a piece of seaweed! The small bird feeding flocks are building up now: linnets, finches and tits all tackle the seed resources of the reserve in big groups – safety in numbers from the aerial predators. Goldcrest numbers are also building: you will find them amongst the pine trees. Also the snipe have finally started to arrive in bigger numbers and the first jack snipe was spotted in the first week of November. Management work on the reserve includes the endless gorse coppicing, but also fencing work on our own land and at Blackhill Quarry, and recently some ditch clearance to stop a section of footpath from flooding. The ponies are returning to the commons from summer pastures in the Blackdown Hills and on Trinity Hill nature reserve, and the little herd will over-winter back here on our reserve. Back at our workbase we are very busy building a huge log cabin which will provide a long-overdue up-grade to our office space, plus allow our residential volunteers to live on site during their time with us, making our premises a little more secure. Our staff and volunteers felled and prepared the enormous timbers which have been used for the building and, as I write, the insulated roof sections are going on. We will heat it with our own log supply, light and provide power from solar panels as well as harvesting rainwater for non-drinking use. It is a truly exciting project and could not have been achieved without the huge efforts put in by our volunteer work party. I am SO looking forward to moving out of my cold office in the old barn! We’ve had a complete change-over in our residential volunteers: goodbye and a big thank you to Dave Miller and hello and welcome to George Simpson and Noah Greaves, and Eleanor Glass starts next week. We usually try to stagger the new start dates for the volunteers, so the old hands can show the newbies round, but sometimes it just doesn’t work out. So if you spot anyone looking a bit lost on the reserve over the next few weeks, be kind and tell them where they are! The run-up to Christmas is a great time to start thinking about feeding your garden birds (if you don’t feed all year round) as the supplies of wild food start to run low. And bird feeders and the feed to go in them make great Christmas presents for all sizes of pocket: from a single feeder to hang in a tree to a stand with room for a bird table and multiple feeders, plus ground feeding table, bird bath... And don’t forget the all-important book to identify all the little visitors. Why not check out the RSPB shop at Darts Farm, or shop on-line at http://shopping.rspb.org.uk/. Nicky Hewitt
36 HAVE A SCAM FREE CHRISTMAS - GET A USEFUL PRESENT! As you know, there are many people out there who would like to part you from your money. I don’t mean the shops, but the scammers. Having been caught once I didn’t want to be caught again. Smooth-talking, unsolicited cold callers are probably your worst enemy, and you can easily be fooled into submission! Apart from that, there are the incessant calls from those with ‘unavailable’, ‘unknown’ and ‘withheld’ numbers, not counting those from abroad. Unfortunately no-one is going to, or can, stop this problem for you, but you can sort it out yourself. All you need to do is to get a call blocking device and attach it to your phone socket. There are various models available varying in price from £30 - £100. However, you will need to subscribe to ‘Caller display’ which will cost a little per month, but you will find it is the best money you have ever spent. You can set up an approved list of your friends etc, who can dial right through to you, but all other callers will be interrogated by the machine. If they don’t meet certain criteria they will automatically be cut off, and the phone will not even ring. This covers virtually all of the call types mentioned above plus automated calls. Should one or two calls get through you can add them to a ‘zap’ list, and you won’t be bothered again. In October I had a total of 121 incoming calls, out of which 62 were ‘duff’. This is just about 50% and is quite alarming, although my phone never rang for them, so I enjoyed some peace and quiet. The device will keep a record of all the calls that you have received, so you can check them out. My calls have come from as far as Vietnam! Constantly people are being scammed via the telephone, but if you don’t get the call in the first place, you are far less likely to be caught out. My system has been in operation for two years, and is the best thing I have ever done. Peace and quiet reigns, and no getting calls at unsocial hours! If you want to get a useful present for the family this may be it, rather than something you don’t really want. It is ideal for older people, who seem to be the main target for scammers. Food for serious thought! Roger Stokes
OPENING UP TO GOD An Autumn Course of Quiet Prayer ¨ Learn new ways of listening to God. ¨ Explore and practise different modes of prayer. ¨ Find and refine your own style of spirituality. The course will draw on a range of Christian traditions. Open to anyone wanting to develop their relationship with God in the company of others. 1 December - 19.30 to 21.00, Woodbury Church Rooms Open to all, free of charge. For further information please contact Viv Armstrong-MacDonnell viv.a-macdonell@tiscali.co.uk or Carolyn Keep 01395 232318.
17 East Devon Go Ride Cycling Just before half term, older children from the school took part in a cycling event at Bicton College. They s howed det er minat ion a nd demonstrated excellent peer support throughout. Sadly they didn't get through to the final round, but we are grateful to East Devon Go Cycling who provided the bikes and Bicton College for the loan of their facilities. Welcome to new families The sun shone for us when an informal tea and cake party was held in the playground for all the new families who have recently joined the school. Informative remembrance service This was led by Years 5 and 6 telling the rest of the school all about the reasons we mark this day. They learned about the significance of the colours in the poppy and why they grew so easily in Flanders Field. They led the two minutes silence and then Tilly explained how she made her beautiful ceramic poppies for her home learning. Mrs Sommers was very proud of her class as they truly showed our school value of respect today.
18 Exeter Cathedral Poetry Day Children from Years 3 and 4 met at Exeter Cathedral to share poetry they had completed in class and during a workshop with local poet Jan Dean. The children also enjoyed a tour of the Cathedral with a view to finding new ideas to inspire future poems. What better way to celebrate National Poetry Day! Drumming Senior pupils delighted the staff and rest of the school and several parents with a display of drumming in church at their Friday Celebration Assembly on 6 November. In just three weeks, under the instruction and training of Miss Pilkington, they had learnt to play a variety of rhythms in five different groups all playing together. Farm visit Just before half term, Class 2 spent a day at West Town Farm in Ide. They had beautiful weather and spent the entire day outdoors. They picked apples, made apple juice, dug soil, rolled in hay bales, sang songs in the barn, saw the animals, picked and chopped vegetables and cooked pumpkin soup over the campfire. They even fed the gorgeous spotty brown pigs with apples and acorns! What a wonderful day, with lots of opportunities to think about our Being Alive! topic and how we fit in with all of the other plants and animals in the world. Children In Need Day Pupils came to school in mufti for the small charge of £1. More money was raised through a cake sale by the school council.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO GROW YOUR OWN FRUIT AND VEG? At Woodbury Salterton we have the space to create a further dozen or so allotments (normal size 12m x 6m). We are in a beautiful setting surrounded by wildlife, with our own parking and easy access. For further information telephone 01395 233791 or email woodburyparishcouncil@gmail.com
35 John and Julie Maidment wish all their friends in Woodbury a very happy Christmas and a healthy New Year. A donation will be made to FORCE in lieu of sending cards. Derrick and Marian Mead wish all their friends an Enjoyable Christmas, with Best Wishes for a Healthy and Peaceful 2016. They will be making a donation to the British Red Cross in lieu of sending cards. Andrew, Karen, Oliver, Rebecca and Eva Squires send Happy Christmas wishes to all their local friends and neighbours and hope that 2016 brings health and happiness to all. They will be making a donation to the British Heart Foundation in lieu of sending cards. Allan and Shirley Stevens send all their friends very best wishes for a joyful Christmas and peace and happiness in the coming year. They hope to be spending Christmas in the summer heat ‘down under’ but will “drink your health while you endure the winter cold!” A donation will be sent to The Stroke Association. Esme Thomson, from Gilbrook House, wishes all her friends and neighbours a Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year. A donation in lieu will be sent to the British Heart Foundation. Alan and Maureen Wright send love and good wishes for Christmas to all their dear friends in Woodbury. A donation will be given to Earthwatch, an international charity for conservation, in lieu of sending cards. ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTE A small group from Woodbury joined Jean Carpenter and members of the RNLI fund-raisers of Exmouth Lifeboat Station on a coach trip to the RNLI College in Poole, Dorset. A rainy and miserable day was soon forgotten during a tour of the extremely modern facilities for the training of lifeboat crew members (six to eight people each year are taken on as apprentices). There is excellent accommodation for the trainees together with a great restaurant, large pool, where any sea state can be created and where boats are overturned so that crews can experience escaping from under them or saving others from drowning. We were allowed to go into the lifeboat simulator, from calm weather to storm force gales; we experienced a tanker on fire, people and cargo in the sea and helicopters above making it very real. A great day was had by all.
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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS Colin and Lin Ashby send best wishes for the Festive Season and New Year to neighbours and friends. A donation has been sent to Exmouth and District Hospiscare. Sue Ashton wishes everyone she knows a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. The money she saves will be donated to Kidney Research, something close to her heart. Margaret Batten wishes her friends and neighbours a Happy Christmas and peaceful New Year. A donation will be made to Medecins Sans Frontieres. Sue Bury wishes all her friends a peaceful and healthy Christmas and 2016. Instead of local cards, she is supporting Exeter Food Bank. Jean Carpenter wishes to send Christmas Greetings and Best Wishes for 2016 to all her many friends and neighbours. She will be making a donation towards the cost of acoustic clouds in the Church Rooms. Gordon Davis wishes all his friends and neighbours a Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year. Instead of sending Christmas cards locally, he will be making a donation to the British Stammering Association. Charlotte Dove (and of course Henry and Hugo) would like to wish all their lovely Woodbury friends and neighbours a truly happy Christmas and a healthy and lovely new year! She will be donating Christmas card money to RSPCA. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year from Bill Fenwick who will be donating to Marie Curie. Elizabeth Gage sends all her friends and neighbours best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Joyful New Year. She will be making a donation to the British Heart Foundation. Mike and Joyce Jeans wish their friends and neighbours in Woodbury a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Their chosen charity this year is Save the Children for their work with refugee children. Chris Lear and family send seasonal greetings to everyone and wish you all a happy and healthy New year. Her card proceeds will be going to FORCE Charity Exeter.
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EXTON NEWS ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, EXTON Sunday Services 1st Sunday - 6 Dec. 18.00 Evening Service with Advent Carols. 2nd Sunday - 13 Dec. 09.30 Eucharist with Advent hymns. 3rd Sunday - 20 Dec. 09.30 Lay-led Service with with Advent hymns. 4th Sunday - 27 Dec. 11.15 Joint Mission Community Service at St Swithun’s Church, Woodbury. No service at Exton that day. Christmas Day Service - 09.30 Family Eucharist Service with carols. Everyone, including children and families will receive a warm welcome. Children are invited to bring along a favourite present. Exton Carols Around The Tree Wednesday 16 December at 19.00 outside St Andrew’s Church if dry and inside if wet. The church will be decorated and remain open all the evening. Join us in this village occasion, sing your favourite carols and enjoy drinks and mince pies in the hall. The event Hedgehog Focus in St Andrew’s Church, Exton on 2 November was friendly and informative. Funds raised from sales and donations enabled contributions to be made to the Devon Wildlife Trust, whose speakers gave an engaging illustrated presentation on the plight of these garden friends. A further donation was made to the British Hedgehog Preservation Society. Creative work by pupils at Clyst St George Primary School provided additional interest. EXTON CRAFT GROUP 17 December 14.00 to 16.00 in St Andrew’s Church. Everyone welcome to join us for our pre-Christmas meeting.
WOODBURY CHRISTMAS ART AND CRAFT FAYRE WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL 5 DECEMBER, 10.00 - 16.00 Come and see a wonderful selection of locally-made crafts which include: Christmas toys, ladies’ and children’s ponchos, Knitwear, Jewellery, Wooden crafts including bowls, cheeseboards etc, Bespoke pens by Tony Mills, Glassware, Children’s dresses, Bags and matching hats, Christmas cards and candles, Christmas wreaths, inspirational Paintings plus much more. If you are looking for that something special, you will find it here. Mulled wine and mince pies, tea and coffee and cakes. Admission free. Dog friendly. All donations towards lighting up St Swithun’s Church for Christmas and New Year.
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EXTON LADIES GROUP November At our November meeting Elizabeth Ducie talked about how her life as a pharmaceutical consultant had influenced her recent flowering as a creative writer. As a teenager Elizabeth won an overseas trip by entering her essays and poetry into a competition. Despite this obvious interest in literature she took her career down a science route, working for thirty years as a consultant in the pharmaceutical industry. During this phase of her life she exercised her writing skills mainly through the production of technical material and academic textbooks. Her profession afforded her opportunities to travel widely, auditing and advising on technical aspects of medicine production in many countries including the USSR before and after its collapse. During her short visits over many years she became inspired by the backgrounds and outlooks of her hosts. In 2006 Elizabeth returned to creative writing and over subsequent years published several anthologies of short stories. She always felt she had a novel ‘within her’ and, helped by the discipline imposed by studying for an MA at Exeter University, she wrote Gorgito’s Ice Rink which was published in 2014. She described how her experiences in Russia not only provided inspiration but also the basis for the plot of her book. The eponymous hero is based on a director of one of the factories she worked with and the plot on the dreams of another colleague. Elizabeth lives in Chudleigh and is a keen walker enjoying the beauties of Dartmoor and the Devon coastline. But, as she says, as a writer she’s good at making things up! Dates for your diary: 10 December - Christmas Lunch at The Puffing Billy. 7 January 2016 - Outing to see the pantomime Cinderella in Plymouth. 14 January 2016 - Games afternoon and birthday tea. Visit from a representative of St Petrock’s to receive donations knitted by members of the Group. Details about Exton Ladies Group can be found on the Exton village website http://www.extondevon.org.uk/. We usually meet in Exton Village Hall at 14.15 on the second Thursday of the month and you would be most welcome to join us.
“In days gone by, communication came through the letterbox and you could handle it, but now the bumf comes at you in an endless stream.” The paid hours rose gently over the years till now our Parish Clerk is paid for twenty-two hours a week. Belinda recently gained an assistant, Mandy Westlake, and a smart new office, just opposite the Green. Mandy will take over as the new Clerk working twenty-six hours a week and she too will have an assistant. So as one might expect, Belinda has sorted out her own succession, making her departure as smooth as possible: “I like doing my job as well as possible.” So what of Belinda’s retirement? She plans to be a ‘better Granny’ to her five grandchildren; to take care of David, home and animals with more time to do it in; to become better at lawn bowls at the Madeira Club in Exmouth and to spend more time with David, pursuing their obsession for ballroom dancing. “We took it up when we decided show jumping was no longer a safe option. We started in the village, then we went on ballroom dancing holidays and made lots of friends, and now we enjoy dancing competitively. Every three weeks we go to London in the coach at 04.30 for a lesson with our brilliant teacher and we are back in Woodbury by 21.00.” They have just competed in a national competition in Blackpool. “We like to do everything as well as we can,” as evidenced by her work for Woodbury Parish Council. Thank you Belinda. Andy Price
CAROL SINGING AROUND WOODBURY 15 AND 17 DECEMBER We will start at the Arch at 19.00. All proceeds to Save the Children. All welcome to sing or collect.
WEATHER September Not much of a report this month: fell out of our fig tree and broke my ankle on the 8th, leaving me with plaster and sticks for 6 weeks. However I saw some of it through the window. There was a bit of rain in the first half then we had a grand spell of autumn sunshine with light winds all over the place to start with but settling in the East. The gauge showed 48 mm (1.89 ins and 107% of average) and max/min temperatures were 22C/6C. Glad but sad at the same time, I watched 40 odd young martins leave our eaves for the last time, perfectly tuned to the equinox. October We had a lovely start to October and I hobbled out and got a few hours of sunbathing with light SE breezes and temperatures up to 23C. Then the wind backed to the S with drizzle and light rain, followed by 3 days of sun again after which the second half of the month was mostly dull and damp with a couple of light ground frosts. Total rainfall for the month was relatively low at 70 mm (2.76 ins and 56% of average) and max/min temperatures were 22C/4C. Our neighbour took a magnificent video of a kestrel killing a wood pigeon and eating it within feet of her front door – nature in the raw. PJH
WOODBURY PARISH COUNCIL Agendas for future meeting, and minutes of meetings can be found on www.woodburydevon.co.uk
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RETIREMENT PROFILE OF BELINDA PRICE
WOODBURY PARISH COUNCIL CASUAL VACANCY NOTICE There currently exists a vacancy on the Parish Council for a Councillor in the Woodbury Ward. If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor and would like to be considered for this vacancy please write to, or email, the Chairman, c/o The Clerk at the address below, giving details of your skills, hobbies and interests etc. Applications open now! Each candidate must be proposed and seconded by a resident of the relevant ward (although candidates themselves are required only to reside, work or own land/property within 3 miles of the entire parish of Woodbury) For more information please contact the Clerk or any Parish Councillor. (addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of all Councillors can be found on Parish Council noticeboards and at www.woodburydevon.co.uk). Mrs Belinda Price, Clerk to Woodbury Parish Council Greenside, Greenway, WOODBURY EX5 1LP (01395 233791). woodburyparishcouncil@gmail.com
At the end of the year, long-time Woodbury resident Belinda Price retires as clerk to the Parish Council. For seventeen years the Parish has benefitted from her focused and disciplined approach to the running of the Council and meeting the needs of Councillors. “I like doing things properly and helping others do the same”, she says. Born more than sixty years ago in Great Yarmouth where her grandfather had been an Alderman, Belinda was brought up in Exmouth, the only child of a family in which her father was a senior civil servant in Exeter. She attended a private convent school in Exmouth before starting out on a long career as a PA and business administrator. Seventeen years ago at the age of forty-eight Belinda, wife to David a stone mason and mother of a teenage daughter Jenny, was looking round for work, something local to fit around family and a clutch of horses at the stables she owned in Woodbury Salterton. When the Parish Clerk job came her way it seemed like the answer. Fortunately the experienced Councillors were generous with their help and it was not long before her natural ability for making order where disorder could have flourished made itself felt and she was ‘on top of the job’. The demands made of a Parish Clerk are very different from conventional business. Belinda explained, “In District and Town Councils there are specialists who deal with the law, planning and finance. They can call on experts for just about everything … at Parish level we have to do our best to sort out any problems using our own resources. Don’t listen to anybody who says being on a Parish Council is just something you can fit in round the rest of your life; it’s hard work and it’s getting harder.” Each year Belinda submits a budget to East Devon District Council telling them how much the Parish Council needs in order to function. “It’s one of my favourite jobs; the District Council are not permitted to alter that sum, so when money is being cut everywhere, the temptation is to pass jobs and responsibilities back to the Parish.” When Belinda started as Clerk she was employed for eighteen hours a week and she very soon realised that she was working much more than that unpaid. It went on like that for a very long time, but with the increase of electronic mail it was clear something had to give.
HM THE QUEEN WILL BE 90 YEARS OLD ON 21 APRIL 2016! Some local Parish Councils are considering holding an event to celebrate. Street parties are being planned nationally in June 2016. Do you have any ideas or wish to be involved in organising an event for Woodbury Parish? Please contact The Chairman of the Council c/o Parish Clerk, Greenside, Greenway, Woodbury EX5 1LP woodburyparishcouncil@gmail.com Tel: 01395 233791.
CHARITY COFFEE MORNINGS EVERY TUESDAY, 10.00-12.00 CHURCH ROOMS, WOODBURY Coffee/tea and a homemade cake on vintage china, £2. All profits to local charities. Everyone welcome.
22 FLOOD PREVENTION A reminder that sand bags are now available from the following Parish Councillors: WOODBURY - Councillor Cheryl McGauley Brookside, Gilbrook EX5 1LG 01395 232057 Mobile 07786 706546 WOODBURY SALTERTON - Councillor Patrick Bricknell Rossli, White Cross Road EX5 1EL 01395 232463 Mobile 07929 134325 EXTON - Councillor Graham Murrin Exton Barton, Exton EX3 OPP 01392 873017 Mobile 07967 649901 Sand bags are free for all residents but please note that they are supplied unfilled by EDDC. It is the householder’s responsibility to fill their sand bags. GET UP TO SPEED! A funded programme called Get up to Speed is running free talks and workshops for communities and businesses to help boost digital skills in order that people can make the most of current or future faster broadband speeds. Get up to Speed is part of the Connecting Devon and Somerset programme. They have just developed a new session looking at how the different Google Apps can help communities communicate, collaborate and store information and have offered to run a session for Woodbury Parish. This free interactive workshop can help you: ¨ Keep in touch with friends and family ¨ Stay organised at home and work ¨ Create, edit and share web based documents, spreadsheets & presentations ¨ Save and access your photos, videos and files on the cloud If anyone would be interested in this, please contact the Parish Clerk on 01395 233791 or email woodburyparishcouncil@gmail.com.
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, just call Beverley Simcox on 232858 and she will put you in contact with your local deliverer. 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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Photo - Esme Taylor (9) - (Second prize) with the Winner - Jack Mottershead (5).
THANKS Samaritan's Purse, Operation Christmas Child Appeal A big thank you to all those who helped fill a shoe box for this year's appeal. A total of 79 boxes have been taken from Woodbury to the warehouse, to be delivered in time for Christmas to children who would not otherwise receive any gifts. BROADBAND Woodbury News understands that by July 2016, the villages of Woodbury and Woodbury Salterton should be getting superfast broadband (see www.connect ingdevonandsomerset.co.uk/where-when/?geog=E07000040. WOODBURY PLAYERS IN THE FLINT STREET NATIVITY Charlie Collins, Norma Payne and Peter Heron will join the cast of The Flint Street Nativity by Tim Firth which will be performed at Clyst St Mary Village Hall on Thursday 28, Friday 29 and Saturday 30 January 2016 at 19.30. The play is a comedy based on a school nativity play. The children are played by adults and the actors also have the dual role of playing the children’s parents. The play is full of the humour of a child’s misunderstandings and misconceptions surrounding the Christmas story which at times reverts to slapstick as squabbles arise amongst the cast. As the play progresses we learn that the home life of these children is not as rosy as one would have hoped. A truly wonderful play by Tim Firth who is famously known for The Calendar Girls. Tickets cost £8 from Clare Ward 01392 879835 or Norma Payne 01395 232394.
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CONGRATULATIONS WOODBURY NEWS COVER COMPETITION Congratulations to the pupils from Woodbury Salterton Primary School who entered our competition to design a cover for this month's Woodbury News. The standard was high, and the winner was five-year-old Jack Mottershead. He tells us that his picture shows Rudolph the reindeer being friendly to the snowman, who is wearing a hat because he wants to be Father Christmas! Second prize went to Esme Taylor (9), whose picture made us smile and it depicts 'the donkeys in a rush to get to Bethlehem' (they must have realised the star was special!). Runners-up, in no particular order, were Tilly Greathead (9), Katie Abbott (9), Poppy McCafferty (11), Jasmine Hepple (10) and James Shire (10).
A POLITE REMINDER ABOUT LITTER AND DOG WASTE! From Woodbury Parish Council on behalf of EDDC Litter Bins These bins are for litter generated whilst you are out and about – not for household or trade waste for which adequate provision has already been made in waste bins collected from your home or business premises. You may also use these for dog waste if there is no dog bin available nearby. Dog Bins Everyone knows that all dog waste must be picked up from any public place (this includes lanes, fields etc). The Council has provided a few dog bins in the Parish but if there are none near to your favourite walks, please either put the waste into an ordinary litter bin or take it home and put it into your household waste bin. Dog waste generated at home should be put into your household waste and not collected up and put into the dog waste bins please! Thank you.
COMMUNITY POLICE REPORT
2nd Esme Taylor, age 9
Tilly Greathead (9)
Poppy McCafferty (11)
Jasmine Hepple (10)
Katie Abbott (9)
James Shire (10)
PCSO 30028 Donna Baker Tel 08456569412 Donna.baker@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk Crime report – On 4 October a vehicle made off without payment to taxi at Exton Station; offender has made good by paying. On 5 October a vehicle was damaged whilst parked in a communal parking area in Woodbury. On 5 October a common assault occurred at a property in Woodbury Salterton, under investigation. On 10 October an incident occurred on Down Lane, Woodbury Salterton where driver of vehicle used threatening words and gestures towards another driver on the lane. On 11 October an incident occurred at Exton Service Station where a person used threatening words towards another – under investigation. On 30 October a male was charged for driving whilst under the influence of alcohol on the B3179 Woodbury. Winter is coming despite the warm November we have been enjoying; please remember to be prepared – ¨ Be safe be seen when walking or riding. ¨ Check all lights/torches are working well before you go out. ¨ Give yourself plenty of time to clear the frost from the windscreen before you leave for work/home. ¨ Drive carefully in difficult weather conditions, always allow extra time. ¨ STAY SAFE.
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We are sorry to report the death of Beryl Askew on 1 November at the age of 89. She and her husband Gordon moved to the village in 1993 to enjoy their retirement nearer to their son Tim, his wife Jane, and their children Michael and Ben. Poor health limited her involvement in the village, but she loved being here and enjoyed the community. We send our condolences to her family and friends.
From Rob Longhurst, District Councillor for Woodbury & Lympstone Ward Residents of Woodbury, are you fed up with juggernauts travelling at speed through the centre of the village? Well now is your chance to do something about it! Please read on. Blackhill Quarry is located on the B3180 on the border of Woodbury and Lympstone Parishes, midway between Woodbury and Exmouth (approx 1500 to 1700m to each). It has been a quarry for over 40 years and has been the subject of numerous planning applications. The most relevant was the permission granted in 2005 when Devon County Council permitted a new processing plant to be built to process material from other quarries (extraction having ceased at Blackhill); this permission was extended over the years. The latest planning permission was granted on 7 April 2011 authorising the retention of the processing plant and ancillary facilities. As a condition of this agreement it was agreed by the applicant, Aggregate Industries, that processing operations would cease by 31 December 2016. This was the third time extension. Aggregate industries have now applied to Devon County Council for a further extension for 5 years to process material from Straitgate, Ottery St Mary. The “as-dug” material will be transported along the B3180, via The Halfway House intersection on the A3052, the “main” road linking Exmouth to the A30/ A303 over Woodbury Common. The routing of the processed material is stated in the planning application as “Trips from Blackhill Quarry each day average approximately 62 per day Monday-Friday, with 80% following the route to the A376 via Woodbury and 20% travelling to the national l market via the B3180 and the A30.” (Note: the 62 movements relates to trips FROM the quarry so the actual number will be double this.) By their own admission Aggregate Industries are saying that there will be 100 HGV movements through Woodbury per day on average! (And I suspect this to be conservative and believe it could peak to 166). In order to keep this focused I am concentrating only on the transport issues; there are many other environmental issues of the quarry remaining open that you may wish to pick up on. This is unacceptable for Woodbury and I ask you to make your voices heard. I am opposing the application and hope to attend the meeting in February to object. In the meantime you can assist by making your views known to Devon County Council. ¨ The easiest way is to go to https://planning.devon.gov.uk/PlanHome.aspx and enter DCC/3775/2015 for the case number. ¨ Alternatively email planning@devon.gov.uk quoting DCC/3775/2015
Frederick Eveleigh Fred was born at Ebford and went to school at Clyst St George, where he was a choirboy and later used to pump the church organ. He and Bill Wills did some carving work on the pews – someone had paid for Fred to learn carving at night school. Fred was very proud of this but sadly the work they did was lost when the church was bombed. While still at school he started working as a stable boy for Major Shrubb at Pytes in Clyst St George and he continued there after leaving school. He then worked at Winslade House on the gardens and afterwards at Seabrook Market Gardens on the Topsham Road. Gardening was an occupation he enjoyed and he always liked his garden. He was a retained firefighter at Topsham from 1941 - 1947. He moved from Topsham to Clyst St George and married Doris in 1944 and worked for a time in the building trade. He and Doris and their three sons, Frank, John and George, moved to the newly built New Way estate in Woodbury Salterton in 1953. Fred suffered from bad eyesight. He worked as a warehouseman at Palmer and Harveys in Exeter but was made redundant in his forties and his eyesight prevented him from finding further work. He undertook occupational therapy but then decided to retire. Fred was so much part of the fabric of the village for so many years that he became affectionately referred to as a ‘Village Character’. After he retired he became a familiar sight walking round the village. In the early days he would keep an eye on ditches and drains and when necessary clear them out. In later years he would walk the family dog and latterly used a motorised buggy to get round. He accompanied Doris on her rounds as a collector for the RBL Poppy Appeal and was a custodian of the key for the village hall. Doris, his wife of 65 years, died in 2010 and her ashes were interred in the churchyard. Fred thereafter gave quietly and generously to the church, saying simply ‘The Church is looking after Doris so I must look after the church’. Fred remained fiercely independent and was still doing his own weekly shopping until a few weeks before he died at the age of 93. We extend our sympathy to all the members of his large family circle, which includes several great grandchildren.
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DEATHS Jocelyn Crompton (nee Hatfield) Jocelyn was born in Poole, Dorset on 9 August 1932, the 2nd of three daughters of Norman and Rachel Hatfield, both GPs working in Bournemouth and later Poole. Jocelyn’s father was the son of a Southport vicar and was a choral scholar at Cambridge. Jocelyn inherited the musical gene, learning piano and violin. Having boarded at Cheltenham Ladies College she won a 4-year scholarship to the Royal College of Music, London. Her first job was teaching music in Bushey, Hertfordshire for three years before moving on to Nottingham High School and thereafter teaching violin at Bishop Grosseteste College, Lincoln. In 1962 she met her husband John who was teaching geography at Lincoln Grammar school. Jocelyn and John were founder members of a Lincoln string chamber orchestra Lincoln Pro Musica Sinfonia – still going strong to this day. They were married in 1964 and had a daughter Lucy before moving to Birkenhead, Merseyside in 1965 where sons Peter and Richard were born. Jocelyn raised the family whilst teaching music part-time privately and in local schools. With the marriage sadly breaking up in the mid-1980s Jocelyn moved to Bath, taking up violin and piano teaching in Bath High School. Jocelyn also continued private music teaching and joined a local quartet Serenata playing at weddings and parties of various local dignitaries. Whilst living in the Bath countryside Jocelyn took full opportunity to engage in her other main passion in life, horses. She had always enjoyed the opportunity to ride but never had her own horse until setting her heart on a plump little Arab pony, Sheeba. In 2006, having retired from teaching, Jocelyn moved to Woodbury in October in the week her grandson, Devon, was born in Exeter hospital. Sheeba the pony moved with Jocelyn and her other faithful companion border terrier Tinker. Jocelyn took every opportunity she could to ride out on the common or along the lanes. Jocelyn joined the village WI and also continued to play violin and piano in a local ensemble. Having survived a fair few riding mishaps over the years and living with increasing memory loss Jocelyn recovered from major bowel cancer surgery in 2014, travelling to North Wales to her son Peter’s wedding just 4 weeks after leaving hospital. She continued to live independently until unfortunately returning to hospital in June where she was diagnosed with tumours in the lung and brain. She enjoyed her 83rd birthday in August with family and a hearty meal at the Puffing Billy pub in Exton. Later that month she moved to a nursing home in Dawlish where, after a short spell in Torquay hospital, she passed away on 27 September 2015.
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Alternatively write to Planning, Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 4QD quoting DCC/3775/2015 This is your chance to make a difference to Woodbury – USE IT. Thank you. From Lisa Gibbons I am the mother of one of the two children in the village who are choristers at Exeter Cathedral. Many of the chorister families help fundraise to support the work of the choristers through the Matthew Locke Society. This year we have created some beautiful Christmas cards of the Cathedral and choir designed by some excellent South West artists. They can be seen at http:// www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/content/homepage-news/christmas-cards-available -for-pre-order.ashx I am very happy to deliver cards around the village to anyone who would like them. They are £4.99 for 10 and are large, good quality cards. Please email lisaclampitt@hotmail.com and I'll happily deliver. They are also on sale at the Cathedral stall of the Christmas market.
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WOODBURY NEWS CLOSING DATES 2016 12 JANUARY. 9 FEBRUARY. 15 MARCH. 19 APRIL. 17 MAY. 21 JUNE. 12 JULY. ALL MATERIAL FOR THE MAGAZINE SHOULD BE SENT TO KAREN SQUIRES, WILLOWFIELD, OAKHAYES ROAD by 19.00 on the closing date, with a name and telephone number, or e-mail to karensquires100@gmail.com ROYAL MARINES CHRISTMAS CONCERT TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER 14.30-15.30 AT CRCRM, LYMPSTONE Enquiries, names and car registrations by Tuesday 1 December to Sandra Huish 232696. A lovely hour of mixed music for Christmas - retiring bucket collection for the Royal Marine charity.
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Bus services As we go to press, online information about the 56 Bus Service is current only until the end of November. Travellers wishing to confirm bus timetables after that date should contact Traveline (0871 200223). National Express services will be limited, and again, it would be advisable to check online. DO NOT ring the telephone number given on the National Express website (01392 277514) – this is the number of the café at the coach station, annoyingly called Coaches!
In this online age, the quickest way to check information about Christmas and New Year arrangements is to go online. Below are the website addresses for main services over the period: Woodbury Surgery: www.woodburysurgery.com Rubbish and recycling collections: www.eastdevon.gov.uk Train services: www.nationalrail.co.uk (03457 484950) National Express bus services: www.nationalexpress.com (08717 818181) Bus services: www.traveline.org.uk (0871 200223 or 01392 427711 for Stagecoach) Woodbury Surgery The surgery will be closed on Friday 25 December and Monday 28 December 2015 AND on Friday 1 January 2016. OPEN SURGERIES will be held from 08:45 on Tuesday 29 December AND Monday 4 January. No appointment is necessary, but please arrive by 10.30. For urgent healthcare queries when we are closed, call “NHS 111” by dialling 111. NHS111 is a 24 hour non-emergency medical helpline. You may be directed to an appropriate local service, for example, Devon Doctors on Call, a Minor Injuries Unit, Emergency Department, community nurse or community pharmacy. NHS111 is free to call from land-lines and mobile phones. If you need an ambulance for a medical emergency at any time dial 999. Rubbish and recycling collections EDDC is currently in the process of having revised dates printed. The following dates are taken from the EDDC website: Landfill collections: Friday 18 December, Tuesday 5 January, Saturday 16 January, Friday 22 January – thereafter as normal Recycling and Food Waste: Friday 18 December, Tuesday 29 December, Tuesday 5 January, Monday 11 January, Saturday 16 January, Friday 22 January – thereafter as normal. Train services There will be no GWR trains on Christmas Day and Boxing Bay. Travellers are advised to check online, or contact National Rail Enquiries, for up-to-date information about the New Year period and probable disruptions to services due to planned engineering works up to 3 January (03457 484950).
Christmas trees etc. The situation this year regarding wrapping paper will be the same as last year no foil backed/shiny or glittery paper. EDDC does not recycle Christmas cards but suggest they are taken to a recycling centre or a supermarket that may be recycling them. The dates for Christmas tree recycling at nearest points are: Jan 4 - EXMOUTH - 08.30 - 14.00 - Imperial Road Car Park Jan 5 - BUDLEIGH SALTERTON - 8.30 - 11.30am - Lime Kiln Car Park Christmas trees can also be taken to a recycling centre but will not be collected from the roadside. Woodbury Post Office and the Londis Store (01392 232269) Post Office Christmas Eve (24th) Open from 09.00-12.30. Closed 25, 26 and 28 December. New Year’s Eve (31st) Open from 09.00-16.00. Closed 1 January. Londis Store Christmas Eve (24th) Open from 08.00-18.30. Closed 25 December. 26, 27 and 28 December Open from 10.00-13.00. New Year’s Day (1st) Open from 10.00-13.00. Mobile Library The final visit for 2015 will be Friday 18 December, resuming again fortnightly on Friday 15 January 2016 as follows: Ridges Corner, Woodbury Salterton 12.40-13.00 Diggers Rest, Woodbury Salterton 14.00-14.20 Kennels, Woodbury Salterton 14.30-14.50 Village Car Park, Woodbury 15.05-16.15 Car Park, Exton 16.35-17.05 For more details, contact Outreach & Rural Services Manager on 01392 384040.
SEE WOODBURY ONLINE www.woodburydevon.co.uk
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Bus services As we go to press, online information about the 56 Bus Service is current only until the end of November. Travellers wishing to confirm bus timetables after that date should contact Traveline (0871 200223). National Express services will be limited, and again, it would be advisable to check online. DO NOT ring the telephone number given on the National Express website (01392 277514) – this is the number of the café at the coach station, annoyingly called Coaches!
In this online age, the quickest way to check information about Christmas and New Year arrangements is to go online. Below are the website addresses for main services over the period: Woodbury Surgery: www.woodburysurgery.com Rubbish and recycling collections: www.eastdevon.gov.uk Train services: www.nationalrail.co.uk (03457 484950) National Express bus services: www.nationalexpress.com (08717 818181) Bus services: www.traveline.org.uk (0871 200223 or 01392 427711 for Stagecoach) Woodbury Surgery The surgery will be closed on Friday 25 December and Monday 28 December 2015 AND on Friday 1 January 2016. OPEN SURGERIES will be held from 08:45 on Tuesday 29 December AND Monday 4 January. No appointment is necessary, but please arrive by 10.30. For urgent healthcare queries when we are closed, call “NHS 111” by dialling 111. NHS111 is a 24 hour non-emergency medical helpline. You may be directed to an appropriate local service, for example, Devon Doctors on Call, a Minor Injuries Unit, Emergency Department, community nurse or community pharmacy. NHS111 is free to call from land-lines and mobile phones. If you need an ambulance for a medical emergency at any time dial 999. Rubbish and recycling collections EDDC is currently in the process of having revised dates printed. The following dates are taken from the EDDC website: Landfill collections: Friday 18 December, Tuesday 5 January, Saturday 16 January, Friday 22 January – thereafter as normal Recycling and Food Waste: Friday 18 December, Tuesday 29 December, Tuesday 5 January, Monday 11 January, Saturday 16 January, Friday 22 January – thereafter as normal. Train services There will be no GWR trains on Christmas Day and Boxing Bay. Travellers are advised to check online, or contact National Rail Enquiries, for up-to-date information about the New Year period and probable disruptions to services due to planned engineering works up to 3 January (03457 484950).
Christmas trees etc. The situation this year regarding wrapping paper will be the same as last year no foil backed/shiny or glittery paper. EDDC does not recycle Christmas cards but suggest they are taken to a recycling centre or a supermarket that may be recycling them. The dates for Christmas tree recycling at nearest points are: Jan 4 - EXMOUTH - 08.30 - 14.00 - Imperial Road Car Park Jan 5 - BUDLEIGH SALTERTON - 8.30 - 11.30am - Lime Kiln Car Park Christmas trees can also be taken to a recycling centre but will not be collected from the roadside. Woodbury Post Office and the Londis Store (01392 232269) Post Office Christmas Eve (24th) Open from 09.00-12.30. Closed 25, 26 and 28 December. New Year’s Eve (31st) Open from 09.00-16.00. Closed 1 January. Londis Store Christmas Eve (24th) Open from 08.00-18.30. Closed 25 December. 26, 27 and 28 December Open from 10.00-13.00. New Year’s Day (1st) Open from 10.00-13.00. Mobile Library The final visit for 2015 will be Friday 18 December, resuming again fortnightly on Friday 15 January 2016 as follows: Ridges Corner, Woodbury Salterton 12.40-13.00 Diggers Rest, Woodbury Salterton 14.00-14.20 Kennels, Woodbury Salterton 14.30-14.50 Village Car Park, Woodbury 15.05-16.15 Car Park, Exton 16.35-17.05 For more details, contact Outreach & Rural Services Manager on 01392 384040.
SEE WOODBURY ONLINE www.woodburydevon.co.uk
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DEATHS Jocelyn Crompton (nee Hatfield) Jocelyn was born in Poole, Dorset on 9 August 1932, the 2nd of three daughters of Norman and Rachel Hatfield, both GPs working in Bournemouth and later Poole. Jocelyn’s father was the son of a Southport vicar and was a choral scholar at Cambridge. Jocelyn inherited the musical gene, learning piano and violin. Having boarded at Cheltenham Ladies College she won a 4-year scholarship to the Royal College of Music, London. Her first job was teaching music in Bushey, Hertfordshire for three years before moving on to Nottingham High School and thereafter teaching violin at Bishop Grosseteste College, Lincoln. In 1962 she met her husband John who was teaching geography at Lincoln Grammar school. Jocelyn and John were founder members of a Lincoln string chamber orchestra Lincoln Pro Musica Sinfonia – still going strong to this day. They were married in 1964 and had a daughter Lucy before moving to Birkenhead, Merseyside in 1965 where sons Peter and Richard were born. Jocelyn raised the family whilst teaching music part-time privately and in local schools. With the marriage sadly breaking up in the mid-1980s Jocelyn moved to Bath, taking up violin and piano teaching in Bath High School. Jocelyn also continued private music teaching and joined a local quartet Serenata playing at weddings and parties of various local dignitaries. Whilst living in the Bath countryside Jocelyn took full opportunity to engage in her other main passion in life, horses. She had always enjoyed the opportunity to ride but never had her own horse until setting her heart on a plump little Arab pony, Sheeba. In 2006, having retired from teaching, Jocelyn moved to Woodbury in October in the week her grandson, Devon, was born in Exeter hospital. Sheeba the pony moved with Jocelyn and her other faithful companion border terrier Tinker. Jocelyn took every opportunity she could to ride out on the common or along the lanes. Jocelyn joined the village WI and also continued to play violin and piano in a local ensemble. Having survived a fair few riding mishaps over the years and living with increasing memory loss Jocelyn recovered from major bowel cancer surgery in 2014, travelling to North Wales to her son Peter’s wedding just 4 weeks after leaving hospital. She continued to live independently until unfortunately returning to hospital in June where she was diagnosed with tumours in the lung and brain. She enjoyed her 83rd birthday in August with family and a hearty meal at the Puffing Billy pub in Exton. Later that month she moved to a nursing home in Dawlish where, after a short spell in Torquay hospital, she passed away on 27 September 2015.
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Alternatively write to Planning, Devon County Council, County Hall, Topsham Road, Exeter EX2 4QD quoting DCC/3775/2015 This is your chance to make a difference to Woodbury – USE IT. Thank you. From Lisa Gibbons I am the mother of one of the two children in the village who are choristers at Exeter Cathedral. Many of the chorister families help fundraise to support the work of the choristers through the Matthew Locke Society. This year we have created some beautiful Christmas cards of the Cathedral and choir designed by some excellent South West artists. They can be seen at http:// www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/content/homepage-news/christmas-cards-available -for-pre-order.ashx I am very happy to deliver cards around the village to anyone who would like them. They are £4.99 for 10 and are large, good quality cards. Please email lisaclampitt@hotmail.com and I'll happily deliver. They are also on sale at the Cathedral stall of the Christmas market.
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WOODBURY NEWS CLOSING DATES 2016 12 JANUARY. 9 FEBRUARY. 15 MARCH. 19 APRIL. 17 MAY. 21 JUNE. 12 JULY. ALL MATERIAL FOR THE MAGAZINE SHOULD BE SENT TO KAREN SQUIRES, WILLOWFIELD, OAKHAYES ROAD by 19.00 on the closing date, with a name and telephone number, or e-mail to karensquires100@gmail.com ROYAL MARINES CHRISTMAS CONCERT TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER 14.30-15.30 AT CRCRM, LYMPSTONE Enquiries, names and car registrations by Tuesday 1 December to Sandra Huish 232696. A lovely hour of mixed music for Christmas - retiring bucket collection for the Royal Marine charity.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
We are sorry to report the death of Beryl Askew on 1 November at the age of 89. She and her husband Gordon moved to the village in 1993 to enjoy their retirement nearer to their son Tim, his wife Jane, and their children Michael and Ben. Poor health limited her involvement in the village, but she loved being here and enjoyed the community. We send our condolences to her family and friends.
From Rob Longhurst, District Councillor for Woodbury & Lympstone Ward Residents of Woodbury, are you fed up with juggernauts travelling at speed through the centre of the village? Well now is your chance to do something about it! Please read on. Blackhill Quarry is located on the B3180 on the border of Woodbury and Lympstone Parishes, midway between Woodbury and Exmouth (approx 1500 to 1700m to each). It has been a quarry for over 40 years and has been the subject of numerous planning applications. The most relevant was the permission granted in 2005 when Devon County Council permitted a new processing plant to be built to process material from other quarries (extraction having ceased at Blackhill); this permission was extended over the years. The latest planning permission was granted on 7 April 2011 authorising the retention of the processing plant and ancillary facilities. As a condition of this agreement it was agreed by the applicant, Aggregate Industries, that processing operations would cease by 31 December 2016. This was the third time extension. Aggregate industries have now applied to Devon County Council for a further extension for 5 years to process material from Straitgate, Ottery St Mary. The “as-dug” material will be transported along the B3180, via The Halfway House intersection on the A3052, the “main” road linking Exmouth to the A30/ A303 over Woodbury Common. The routing of the processed material is stated in the planning application as “Trips from Blackhill Quarry each day average approximately 62 per day Monday-Friday, with 80% following the route to the A376 via Woodbury and 20% travelling to the national l market via the B3180 and the A30.” (Note: the 62 movements relates to trips FROM the quarry so the actual number will be double this.) By their own admission Aggregate Industries are saying that there will be 100 HGV movements through Woodbury per day on average! (And I suspect this to be conservative and believe it could peak to 166). In order to keep this focused I am concentrating only on the transport issues; there are many other environmental issues of the quarry remaining open that you may wish to pick up on. This is unacceptable for Woodbury and I ask you to make your voices heard. I am opposing the application and hope to attend the meeting in February to object. In the meantime you can assist by making your views known to Devon County Council. ¨ The easiest way is to go to https://planning.devon.gov.uk/PlanHome.aspx and enter DCC/3775/2015 for the case number. ¨ Alternatively email planning@devon.gov.uk quoting DCC/3775/2015
Frederick Eveleigh Fred was born at Ebford and went to school at Clyst St George, where he was a choirboy and later used to pump the church organ. He and Bill Wills did some carving work on the pews – someone had paid for Fred to learn carving at night school. Fred was very proud of this but sadly the work they did was lost when the church was bombed. While still at school he started working as a stable boy for Major Shrubb at Pytes in Clyst St George and he continued there after leaving school. He then worked at Winslade House on the gardens and afterwards at Seabrook Market Gardens on the Topsham Road. Gardening was an occupation he enjoyed and he always liked his garden. He was a retained firefighter at Topsham from 1941 - 1947. He moved from Topsham to Clyst St George and married Doris in 1944 and worked for a time in the building trade. He and Doris and their three sons, Frank, John and George, moved to the newly built New Way estate in Woodbury Salterton in 1953. Fred suffered from bad eyesight. He worked as a warehouseman at Palmer and Harveys in Exeter but was made redundant in his forties and his eyesight prevented him from finding further work. He undertook occupational therapy but then decided to retire. Fred was so much part of the fabric of the village for so many years that he became affectionately referred to as a ‘Village Character’. After he retired he became a familiar sight walking round the village. In the early days he would keep an eye on ditches and drains and when necessary clear them out. In later years he would walk the family dog and latterly used a motorised buggy to get round. He accompanied Doris on her rounds as a collector for the RBL Poppy Appeal and was a custodian of the key for the village hall. Doris, his wife of 65 years, died in 2010 and her ashes were interred in the churchyard. Fred thereafter gave quietly and generously to the church, saying simply ‘The Church is looking after Doris so I must look after the church’. Fred remained fiercely independent and was still doing his own weekly shopping until a few weeks before he died at the age of 93. We extend our sympathy to all the members of his large family circle, which includes several great grandchildren.
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CONGRATULATIONS WOODBURY NEWS COVER COMPETITION Congratulations to the pupils from Woodbury Salterton Primary School who entered our competition to design a cover for this month's Woodbury News. The standard was high, and the winner was five-year-old Jack Mottershead. He tells us that his picture shows Rudolph the reindeer being friendly to the snowman, who is wearing a hat because he wants to be Father Christmas! Second prize went to Esme Taylor (9), whose picture made us smile and it depicts 'the donkeys in a rush to get to Bethlehem' (they must have realised the star was special!). Runners-up, in no particular order, were Tilly Greathead (9), Katie Abbott (9), Poppy McCafferty (11), Jasmine Hepple (10) and James Shire (10).
A POLITE REMINDER ABOUT LITTER AND DOG WASTE! From Woodbury Parish Council on behalf of EDDC Litter Bins These bins are for litter generated whilst you are out and about – not for household or trade waste for which adequate provision has already been made in waste bins collected from your home or business premises. You may also use these for dog waste if there is no dog bin available nearby. Dog Bins Everyone knows that all dog waste must be picked up from any public place (this includes lanes, fields etc). The Council has provided a few dog bins in the Parish but if there are none near to your favourite walks, please either put the waste into an ordinary litter bin or take it home and put it into your household waste bin. Dog waste generated at home should be put into your household waste and not collected up and put into the dog waste bins please! Thank you.
COMMUNITY POLICE REPORT
2nd Esme Taylor, age 9
Tilly Greathead (9)
Poppy McCafferty (11)
Jasmine Hepple (10)
Katie Abbott (9)
James Shire (10)
PCSO 30028 Donna Baker Tel 08456569412 Donna.baker@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk Crime report – On 4 October a vehicle made off without payment to taxi at Exton Station; offender has made good by paying. On 5 October a vehicle was damaged whilst parked in a communal parking area in Woodbury. On 5 October a common assault occurred at a property in Woodbury Salterton, under investigation. On 10 October an incident occurred on Down Lane, Woodbury Salterton where driver of vehicle used threatening words and gestures towards another driver on the lane. On 11 October an incident occurred at Exton Service Station where a person used threatening words towards another – under investigation. On 30 October a male was charged for driving whilst under the influence of alcohol on the B3179 Woodbury. Winter is coming despite the warm November we have been enjoying; please remember to be prepared – ¨ Be safe be seen when walking or riding. ¨ Check all lights/torches are working well before you go out. ¨ Give yourself plenty of time to clear the frost from the windscreen before you leave for work/home. ¨ Drive carefully in difficult weather conditions, always allow extra time. ¨ STAY SAFE.
22 FLOOD PREVENTION A reminder that sand bags are now available from the following Parish Councillors: WOODBURY - Councillor Cheryl McGauley Brookside, Gilbrook EX5 1LG 01395 232057 Mobile 07786 706546 WOODBURY SALTERTON - Councillor Patrick Bricknell Rossli, White Cross Road EX5 1EL 01395 232463 Mobile 07929 134325 EXTON - Councillor Graham Murrin Exton Barton, Exton EX3 OPP 01392 873017 Mobile 07967 649901 Sand bags are free for all residents but please note that they are supplied unfilled by EDDC. It is the householder’s responsibility to fill their sand bags. GET UP TO SPEED! A funded programme called Get up to Speed is running free talks and workshops for communities and businesses to help boost digital skills in order that people can make the most of current or future faster broadband speeds. Get up to Speed is part of the Connecting Devon and Somerset programme. They have just developed a new session looking at how the different Google Apps can help communities communicate, collaborate and store information and have offered to run a session for Woodbury Parish. This free interactive workshop can help you: ¨ Keep in touch with friends and family ¨ Stay organised at home and work ¨ Create, edit and share web based documents, spreadsheets & presentations ¨ Save and access your photos, videos and files on the cloud If anyone would be interested in this, please contact the Parish Clerk on 01395 233791 or email woodburyparishcouncil@gmail.com.
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, just call Beverley Simcox on 232858 and she will put you in contact with your local deliverer. 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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Jack’s winning cover picture
Photo - Esme Taylor (9) - (Second prize) with the Winner - Jack Mottershead (5).
THANKS Samaritan's Purse, Operation Christmas Child Appeal A big thank you to all those who helped fill a shoe box for this year's appeal. A total of 79 boxes have been taken from Woodbury to the warehouse, to be delivered in time for Christmas to children who would not otherwise receive any gifts. BROADBAND Woodbury News understands that by July 2016, the villages of Woodbury and Woodbury Salterton should be getting superfast broadband (see www.connect ingdevonandsomerset.co.uk/where-when/?geog=E07000040. WOODBURY PLAYERS IN THE FLINT STREET NATIVITY Charlie Collins, Norma Payne and Peter Heron will join the cast of The Flint Street Nativity by Tim Firth which will be performed at Clyst St Mary Village Hall on Thursday 28, Friday 29 and Saturday 30 January 2016 at 19.30. The play is a comedy based on a school nativity play. The children are played by adults and the actors also have the dual role of playing the children’s parents. The play is full of the humour of a child’s misunderstandings and misconceptions surrounding the Christmas story which at times reverts to slapstick as squabbles arise amongst the cast. As the play progresses we learn that the home life of these children is not as rosy as one would have hoped. A truly wonderful play by Tim Firth who is famously known for The Calendar Girls. Tickets cost £8 from Clare Ward 01392 879835 or Norma Payne 01395 232394.
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RETIREMENT PROFILE OF BELINDA PRICE
WOODBURY PARISH COUNCIL CASUAL VACANCY NOTICE There currently exists a vacancy on the Parish Council for a Councillor in the Woodbury Ward. If you are interested in becoming a Parish Councillor and would like to be considered for this vacancy please write to, or email, the Chairman, c/o The Clerk at the address below, giving details of your skills, hobbies and interests etc. Applications open now! Each candidate must be proposed and seconded by a resident of the relevant ward (although candidates themselves are required only to reside, work or own land/property within 3 miles of the entire parish of Woodbury) For more information please contact the Clerk or any Parish Councillor. (addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of all Councillors can be found on Parish Council noticeboards and at www.woodburydevon.co.uk). Mrs Belinda Price, Clerk to Woodbury Parish Council Greenside, Greenway, WOODBURY EX5 1LP (01395 233791). woodburyparishcouncil@gmail.com
At the end of the year, long-time Woodbury resident Belinda Price retires as clerk to the Parish Council. For seventeen years the Parish has benefitted from her focused and disciplined approach to the running of the Council and meeting the needs of Councillors. “I like doing things properly and helping others do the same”, she says. Born more than sixty years ago in Great Yarmouth where her grandfather had been an Alderman, Belinda was brought up in Exmouth, the only child of a family in which her father was a senior civil servant in Exeter. She attended a private convent school in Exmouth before starting out on a long career as a PA and business administrator. Seventeen years ago at the age of forty-eight Belinda, wife to David a stone mason and mother of a teenage daughter Jenny, was looking round for work, something local to fit around family and a clutch of horses at the stables she owned in Woodbury Salterton. When the Parish Clerk job came her way it seemed like the answer. Fortunately the experienced Councillors were generous with their help and it was not long before her natural ability for making order where disorder could have flourished made itself felt and she was ‘on top of the job’. The demands made of a Parish Clerk are very different from conventional business. Belinda explained, “In District and Town Councils there are specialists who deal with the law, planning and finance. They can call on experts for just about everything … at Parish level we have to do our best to sort out any problems using our own resources. Don’t listen to anybody who says being on a Parish Council is just something you can fit in round the rest of your life; it’s hard work and it’s getting harder.” Each year Belinda submits a budget to East Devon District Council telling them how much the Parish Council needs in order to function. “It’s one of my favourite jobs; the District Council are not permitted to alter that sum, so when money is being cut everywhere, the temptation is to pass jobs and responsibilities back to the Parish.” When Belinda started as Clerk she was employed for eighteen hours a week and she very soon realised that she was working much more than that unpaid. It went on like that for a very long time, but with the increase of electronic mail it was clear something had to give.
HM THE QUEEN WILL BE 90 YEARS OLD ON 21 APRIL 2016! Some local Parish Councils are considering holding an event to celebrate. Street parties are being planned nationally in June 2016. Do you have any ideas or wish to be involved in organising an event for Woodbury Parish? Please contact The Chairman of the Council c/o Parish Clerk, Greenside, Greenway, Woodbury EX5 1LP woodburyparishcouncil@gmail.com Tel: 01395 233791.
CHARITY COFFEE MORNINGS EVERY TUESDAY, 10.00-12.00 CHURCH ROOMS, WOODBURY Coffee/tea and a homemade cake on vintage china, £2. All profits to local charities. Everyone welcome.
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EXTON LADIES GROUP November At our November meeting Elizabeth Ducie talked about how her life as a pharmaceutical consultant had influenced her recent flowering as a creative writer. As a teenager Elizabeth won an overseas trip by entering her essays and poetry into a competition. Despite this obvious interest in literature she took her career down a science route, working for thirty years as a consultant in the pharmaceutical industry. During this phase of her life she exercised her writing skills mainly through the production of technical material and academic textbooks. Her profession afforded her opportunities to travel widely, auditing and advising on technical aspects of medicine production in many countries including the USSR before and after its collapse. During her short visits over many years she became inspired by the backgrounds and outlooks of her hosts. In 2006 Elizabeth returned to creative writing and over subsequent years published several anthologies of short stories. She always felt she had a novel ‘within her’ and, helped by the discipline imposed by studying for an MA at Exeter University, she wrote Gorgito’s Ice Rink which was published in 2014. She described how her experiences in Russia not only provided inspiration but also the basis for the plot of her book. The eponymous hero is based on a director of one of the factories she worked with and the plot on the dreams of another colleague. Elizabeth lives in Chudleigh and is a keen walker enjoying the beauties of Dartmoor and the Devon coastline. But, as she says, as a writer she’s good at making things up! Dates for your diary: 10 December - Christmas Lunch at The Puffing Billy. 7 January 2016 - Outing to see the pantomime Cinderella in Plymouth. 14 January 2016 - Games afternoon and birthday tea. Visit from a representative of St Petrock’s to receive donations knitted by members of the Group. Details about Exton Ladies Group can be found on the Exton village website http://www.extondevon.org.uk/. We usually meet in Exton Village Hall at 14.15 on the second Thursday of the month and you would be most welcome to join us.
“In days gone by, communication came through the letterbox and you could handle it, but now the bumf comes at you in an endless stream.” The paid hours rose gently over the years till now our Parish Clerk is paid for twenty-two hours a week. Belinda recently gained an assistant, Mandy Westlake, and a smart new office, just opposite the Green. Mandy will take over as the new Clerk working twenty-six hours a week and she too will have an assistant. So as one might expect, Belinda has sorted out her own succession, making her departure as smooth as possible: “I like doing my job as well as possible.” So what of Belinda’s retirement? She plans to be a ‘better Granny’ to her five grandchildren; to take care of David, home and animals with more time to do it in; to become better at lawn bowls at the Madeira Club in Exmouth and to spend more time with David, pursuing their obsession for ballroom dancing. “We took it up when we decided show jumping was no longer a safe option. We started in the village, then we went on ballroom dancing holidays and made lots of friends, and now we enjoy dancing competitively. Every three weeks we go to London in the coach at 04.30 for a lesson with our brilliant teacher and we are back in Woodbury by 21.00.” They have just competed in a national competition in Blackpool. “We like to do everything as well as we can,” as evidenced by her work for Woodbury Parish Council. Thank you Belinda. Andy Price
CAROL SINGING AROUND WOODBURY 15 AND 17 DECEMBER We will start at the Arch at 19.00. All proceeds to Save the Children. All welcome to sing or collect.
WEATHER September Not much of a report this month: fell out of our fig tree and broke my ankle on the 8th, leaving me with plaster and sticks for 6 weeks. However I saw some of it through the window. There was a bit of rain in the first half then we had a grand spell of autumn sunshine with light winds all over the place to start with but settling in the East. The gauge showed 48 mm (1.89 ins and 107% of average) and max/min temperatures were 22C/6C. Glad but sad at the same time, I watched 40 odd young martins leave our eaves for the last time, perfectly tuned to the equinox. October We had a lovely start to October and I hobbled out and got a few hours of sunbathing with light SE breezes and temperatures up to 23C. Then the wind backed to the S with drizzle and light rain, followed by 3 days of sun again after which the second half of the month was mostly dull and damp with a couple of light ground frosts. Total rainfall for the month was relatively low at 70 mm (2.76 ins and 56% of average) and max/min temperatures were 22C/4C. Our neighbour took a magnificent video of a kestrel killing a wood pigeon and eating it within feet of her front door – nature in the raw. PJH
WOODBURY PARISH COUNCIL Agendas for future meeting, and minutes of meetings can be found on www.woodburydevon.co.uk
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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS Colin and Lin Ashby send best wishes for the Festive Season and New Year to neighbours and friends. A donation has been sent to Exmouth and District Hospiscare. Sue Ashton wishes everyone she knows a safe and happy Christmas and New Year. The money she saves will be donated to Kidney Research, something close to her heart. Margaret Batten wishes her friends and neighbours a Happy Christmas and peaceful New Year. A donation will be made to Medecins Sans Frontieres. Sue Bury wishes all her friends a peaceful and healthy Christmas and 2016. Instead of local cards, she is supporting Exeter Food Bank. Jean Carpenter wishes to send Christmas Greetings and Best Wishes for 2016 to all her many friends and neighbours. She will be making a donation towards the cost of acoustic clouds in the Church Rooms. Gordon Davis wishes all his friends and neighbours a Happy Christmas and Peaceful New Year. Instead of sending Christmas cards locally, he will be making a donation to the British Stammering Association. Charlotte Dove (and of course Henry and Hugo) would like to wish all their lovely Woodbury friends and neighbours a truly happy Christmas and a healthy and lovely new year! She will be donating Christmas card money to RSPCA. Best wishes for Christmas and the New Year from Bill Fenwick who will be donating to Marie Curie. Elizabeth Gage sends all her friends and neighbours best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Joyful New Year. She will be making a donation to the British Heart Foundation. Mike and Joyce Jeans wish their friends and neighbours in Woodbury a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Their chosen charity this year is Save the Children for their work with refugee children. Chris Lear and family send seasonal greetings to everyone and wish you all a happy and healthy New year. Her card proceeds will be going to FORCE Charity Exeter.
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EXTON NEWS ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, EXTON Sunday Services 1st Sunday - 6 Dec. 18.00 Evening Service with Advent Carols. 2nd Sunday - 13 Dec. 09.30 Eucharist with Advent hymns. 3rd Sunday - 20 Dec. 09.30 Lay-led Service with with Advent hymns. 4th Sunday - 27 Dec. 11.15 Joint Mission Community Service at St Swithun’s Church, Woodbury. No service at Exton that day. Christmas Day Service - 09.30 Family Eucharist Service with carols. Everyone, including children and families will receive a warm welcome. Children are invited to bring along a favourite present. Exton Carols Around The Tree Wednesday 16 December at 19.00 outside St Andrew’s Church if dry and inside if wet. The church will be decorated and remain open all the evening. Join us in this village occasion, sing your favourite carols and enjoy drinks and mince pies in the hall. The event Hedgehog Focus in St Andrew’s Church, Exton on 2 November was friendly and informative. Funds raised from sales and donations enabled contributions to be made to the Devon Wildlife Trust, whose speakers gave an engaging illustrated presentation on the plight of these garden friends. A further donation was made to the British Hedgehog Preservation Society. Creative work by pupils at Clyst St George Primary School provided additional interest. EXTON CRAFT GROUP 17 December 14.00 to 16.00 in St Andrew’s Church. Everyone welcome to join us for our pre-Christmas meeting.
WOODBURY CHRISTMAS ART AND CRAFT FAYRE WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL 5 DECEMBER, 10.00 - 16.00 Come and see a wonderful selection of locally-made crafts which include: Christmas toys, ladies’ and children’s ponchos, Knitwear, Jewellery, Wooden crafts including bowls, cheeseboards etc, Bespoke pens by Tony Mills, Glassware, Children’s dresses, Bags and matching hats, Christmas cards and candles, Christmas wreaths, inspirational Paintings plus much more. If you are looking for that something special, you will find it here. Mulled wine and mince pies, tea and coffee and cakes. Admission free. Dog friendly. All donations towards lighting up St Swithun’s Church for Christmas and New Year.
18 Exeter Cathedral Poetry Day Children from Years 3 and 4 met at Exeter Cathedral to share poetry they had completed in class and during a workshop with local poet Jan Dean. The children also enjoyed a tour of the Cathedral with a view to finding new ideas to inspire future poems. What better way to celebrate National Poetry Day! Drumming Senior pupils delighted the staff and rest of the school and several parents with a display of drumming in church at their Friday Celebration Assembly on 6 November. In just three weeks, under the instruction and training of Miss Pilkington, they had learnt to play a variety of rhythms in five different groups all playing together. Farm visit Just before half term, Class 2 spent a day at West Town Farm in Ide. They had beautiful weather and spent the entire day outdoors. They picked apples, made apple juice, dug soil, rolled in hay bales, sang songs in the barn, saw the animals, picked and chopped vegetables and cooked pumpkin soup over the campfire. They even fed the gorgeous spotty brown pigs with apples and acorns! What a wonderful day, with lots of opportunities to think about our Being Alive! topic and how we fit in with all of the other plants and animals in the world. Children In Need Day Pupils came to school in mufti for the small charge of £1. More money was raised through a cake sale by the school council.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO GROW YOUR OWN FRUIT AND VEG? At Woodbury Salterton we have the space to create a further dozen or so allotments (normal size 12m x 6m). We are in a beautiful setting surrounded by wildlife, with our own parking and easy access. For further information telephone 01395 233791 or email woodburyparishcouncil@gmail.com
35 John and Julie Maidment wish all their friends in Woodbury a very happy Christmas and a healthy New Year. A donation will be made to FORCE in lieu of sending cards. Derrick and Marian Mead wish all their friends an Enjoyable Christmas, with Best Wishes for a Healthy and Peaceful 2016. They will be making a donation to the British Red Cross in lieu of sending cards. Andrew, Karen, Oliver, Rebecca and Eva Squires send Happy Christmas wishes to all their local friends and neighbours and hope that 2016 brings health and happiness to all. They will be making a donation to the British Heart Foundation in lieu of sending cards. Allan and Shirley Stevens send all their friends very best wishes for a joyful Christmas and peace and happiness in the coming year. They hope to be spending Christmas in the summer heat ‘down under’ but will “drink your health while you endure the winter cold!” A donation will be sent to The Stroke Association. Esme Thomson, from Gilbrook House, wishes all her friends and neighbours a Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year. A donation in lieu will be sent to the British Heart Foundation. Alan and Maureen Wright send love and good wishes for Christmas to all their dear friends in Woodbury. A donation will be given to Earthwatch, an international charity for conservation, in lieu of sending cards. ROYAL NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTE A small group from Woodbury joined Jean Carpenter and members of the RNLI fund-raisers of Exmouth Lifeboat Station on a coach trip to the RNLI College in Poole, Dorset. A rainy and miserable day was soon forgotten during a tour of the extremely modern facilities for the training of lifeboat crew members (six to eight people each year are taken on as apprentices). There is excellent accommodation for the trainees together with a great restaurant, large pool, where any sea state can be created and where boats are overturned so that crews can experience escaping from under them or saving others from drowning. We were allowed to go into the lifeboat simulator, from calm weather to storm force gales; we experienced a tanker on fire, people and cargo in the sea and helicopters above making it very real. A great day was had by all.
36 HAVE A SCAM FREE CHRISTMAS - GET A USEFUL PRESENT! As you know, there are many people out there who would like to part you from your money. I don’t mean the shops, but the scammers. Having been caught once I didn’t want to be caught again. Smooth-talking, unsolicited cold callers are probably your worst enemy, and you can easily be fooled into submission! Apart from that, there are the incessant calls from those with ‘unavailable’, ‘unknown’ and ‘withheld’ numbers, not counting those from abroad. Unfortunately no-one is going to, or can, stop this problem for you, but you can sort it out yourself. All you need to do is to get a call blocking device and attach it to your phone socket. There are various models available varying in price from £30 - £100. However, you will need to subscribe to ‘Caller display’ which will cost a little per month, but you will find it is the best money you have ever spent. You can set up an approved list of your friends etc, who can dial right through to you, but all other callers will be interrogated by the machine. If they don’t meet certain criteria they will automatically be cut off, and the phone will not even ring. This covers virtually all of the call types mentioned above plus automated calls. Should one or two calls get through you can add them to a ‘zap’ list, and you won’t be bothered again. In October I had a total of 121 incoming calls, out of which 62 were ‘duff’. This is just about 50% and is quite alarming, although my phone never rang for them, so I enjoyed some peace and quiet. The device will keep a record of all the calls that you have received, so you can check them out. My calls have come from as far as Vietnam! Constantly people are being scammed via the telephone, but if you don’t get the call in the first place, you are far less likely to be caught out. My system has been in operation for two years, and is the best thing I have ever done. Peace and quiet reigns, and no getting calls at unsocial hours! If you want to get a useful present for the family this may be it, rather than something you don’t really want. It is ideal for older people, who seem to be the main target for scammers. Food for serious thought! Roger Stokes
OPENING UP TO GOD An Autumn Course of Quiet Prayer ¨ Learn new ways of listening to God. ¨ Explore and practise different modes of prayer. ¨ Find and refine your own style of spirituality. The course will draw on a range of Christian traditions. Open to anyone wanting to develop their relationship with God in the company of others. 1 December - 19.30 to 21.00, Woodbury Church Rooms Open to all, free of charge. For further information please contact Viv Armstrong-MacDonnell viv.a-macdonell@tiscali.co.uk or Carolyn Keep 01395 232318.
17 East Devon Go Ride Cycling Just before half term, older children from the school took part in a cycling event at Bicton College. They s howed det er minat ion a nd demonstrated excellent peer support throughout. Sadly they didn't get through to the final round, but we are grateful to East Devon Go Cycling who provided the bikes and Bicton College for the loan of their facilities. Welcome to new families The sun shone for us when an informal tea and cake party was held in the playground for all the new families who have recently joined the school. Informative remembrance service This was led by Years 5 and 6 telling the rest of the school all about the reasons we mark this day. They learned about the significance of the colours in the poppy and why they grew so easily in Flanders Field. They led the two minutes silence and then Tilly explained how she made her beautiful ceramic poppies for her home learning. Mrs Sommers was very proud of her class as they truly showed our school value of respect today.
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WOODBURY SALTERTON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL The last few weeks have been packed with many events - too many to write about in fact! But we hope you enjoy reading about the highlights which hopefully can be squeezed into this month's Christmas issue. Author Visit at Exmouth Community College Year 6 had a fabulous morning meeting Emer Stamp (author and illustrator of Diary of a Pig). They all enjoyed learning howand to draw the characters and then their books signed. ‘unknown’ ‘withheld’ numbers, nothadcounting those from abroad. St Luke’s Sporting Provision We are very fortunate that we have a specialist PE teacher join us each Thursday to lead sessions with the children. This term, our Year 5 and 6 are enjoying working with Miss Jess Hookway focusing on gymnastics. Class 3 enjoyed a fun packed PE session with Matt from St Luke's where they learned to work as a team, analyse each other's tactics and exercise their bodies and minds! Bag2school In October, the PTA organised their eighth bag2school collection. Families and staff brought in their unwanted clothes and shoes on the day of the collection. Woodbury Salterton residents also joined in the spirit and left bulging bags outside their homes for us to collect! Thank you to everybody who helped us raise £180 for the PTA. Forest school One Sunday in November, ten families came together to begin clearing the site of the old swimming pool for our very own forest school. Many hands really did make light work and in no time at all the first stage was complete! If anybody reading this is able to donate fence panels, or a small donation towards setting up the Forest School, we'd love to hear from you! Please contact Cathy on 07967891257 or email: catherine6live.co.uk.
RSPB AYLESBEARE COMMON RESERVE As I write, the unseasonally mild weather is finally coming to an end as the temperatures are dropping and the rain and wind picking up to give us the sort of weather we expect in November: blustery, wet and cold. Still plenty of berries about and the flocks of winter redwing and fieldfares are now here to enjoy them. It takes really hard weather to drive them into gardens, but if we have snow this year you might get them visiting any remaining berries. That isn’t a forecast, I do not claim to have the powers of a piece of seaweed! The small bird feeding flocks are building up now: linnets, finches and tits all tackle the seed resources of the reserve in big groups – safety in numbers from the aerial predators. Goldcrest numbers are also building: you will find them amongst the pine trees. Also the snipe have finally started to arrive in bigger numbers and the first jack snipe was spotted in the first week of November. Management work on the reserve includes the endless gorse coppicing, but also fencing work on our own land and at Blackhill Quarry, and recently some ditch clearance to stop a section of footpath from flooding. The ponies are returning to the commons from summer pastures in the Blackdown Hills and on Trinity Hill nature reserve, and the little herd will over-winter back here on our reserve. Back at our workbase we are very busy building a huge log cabin which will provide a long-overdue up-grade to our office space, plus allow our residential volunteers to live on site during their time with us, making our premises a little more secure. Our staff and volunteers felled and prepared the enormous timbers which have been used for the building and, as I write, the insulated roof sections are going on. We will heat it with our own log supply, light and provide power from solar panels as well as harvesting rainwater for non-drinking use. It is a truly exciting project and could not have been achieved without the huge efforts put in by our volunteer work party. I am SO looking forward to moving out of my cold office in the old barn! We’ve had a complete change-over in our residential volunteers: goodbye and a big thank you to Dave Miller and hello and welcome to George Simpson and Noah Greaves, and Eleanor Glass starts next week. We usually try to stagger the new start dates for the volunteers, so the old hands can show the newbies round, but sometimes it just doesn’t work out. So if you spot anyone looking a bit lost on the reserve over the next few weeks, be kind and tell them where they are! The run-up to Christmas is a great time to start thinking about feeding your garden birds (if you don’t feed all year round) as the supplies of wild food start to run low. And bird feeders and the feed to go in them make great Christmas presents for all sizes of pocket: from a single feeder to hang in a tree to a stand with room for a bird table and multiple feeders, plus ground feeding table, bird bath... And don’t forget the all-important book to identify all the little visitors. Why not check out the RSPB shop at Darts Farm, or shop on-line at http://shopping.rspb.org.uk/. Nicky Hewitt
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OAKHAYES IN THE NINETEENTH CENTURY The freehold land belonging to Church Stile Farm was sold in the early 1830s to a wealthy clergyman from Kent, Francis Filmer (son of Sir Edward Filmer) upon which he built a large mansion house, which he named Oakfield after the field on which it stood. He lived there on and off until his death in 1859 when the property (now called Oakhayes) and its land was bought by Dr Robert Brent. Brent continued to live in Sydney Cottage on Broadway and so leased the house to a succession of tenants.
Church Quizzes These have been selling well but copies are still available from Katharine Wheeler. The Adult quiz (£1.50) is entitled It’s Christmas and the children’s one is Know Your Carols (£1). The results of the Children’s Colouring Competition will be announced at the December Family Service and the entries will all be displayed in church. Quiz entries have to be returned by Sunday 10 January 2016 and the winners will be announced at the January Family service on the 17th.
His first tenant was a widow called Wilhelmina Earle, the wife of an eminent man, Henry Earle of Hanover Square in London, the son of Sir James Earle. Father and son were both distinguished surgeons in London – James being the surgeon extraordinary to George III, and his son Henry surgeon to William IV and HRH Victoria, until his death in 1838. It is not known why his widow settled in Woodbury – there was a Devon connection in that her brother-in-law was living in a large house in Torquay. One of her sons was a clergyman at West Allington and he often came to the parish where he preached in St Swithun’s and was greatly admired for his oratory. Her stay here was short as she died at Oakhayes in October 1862. Six months later the estate was offered for a short lease and described as comprising a large drawing room, dining room, parlour, library, housekeeper’s room, pantry, servants’ hall, kitchen, scullery, cellars etc.
WOMEN’S INSTITUTE President Jenny Kemp reported on recent social activities. Some members had enjoyed an outing to a ballet and some are going to the Christmas Market at Cheltenham. The enjoyable quiz and tea was held at Jenny’s house and raised £39 for our own social fund. Jenny thanked Terrie Newman for compiling the quiz, which was won by Katharine Wheeler on a tie breaker, so a very close contest. Gill Bricknell (Treasurer) presented her financial report and thanks were expressed to Ann Hunt for her help in completing the paperwork to reclaim Gift Aid. The speaker was Judith Ezard, a volunteer for Save The Children. She concentrated on the Child Refugee Crisis, a very topical subject and something in which the charity is currently very much involved. Save The Children was started by Eglantyne Jebb in 1919 when she was moved by the plight of children starving in the famine in Russia and raised a very large sum of money through an advertisement in The Times. She went on to write the Declaration of Geneva which the UN later adopted as its Declaration of Child Rights. In its nearly 100 years Save The Children has worked in 120 countries including the UK, where it was responsible for pioneering nursery schools and free school milk. The December meeting, on the 9th, will be a Christmas meal at The Diggers’ Rest and the monthly Coffee Morning there will be on the 17th at 11.00. PRE-SCHOOL WALL DISPLAY Woodbury Salterton Preschool, formerly called Little Acorns, has again delighted those who use our Village Hall with its colourful wall displays. Well done the children and the Pre-school leaders!
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Thank You, Fred Revd Karen Spray conducted the funeral of Mr Frederick Eveleigh (93) at Exeter Crematorium on 26 October. Fred gave quietly but generously to the church in his latter years. We extend our sympathy to all his family and especially to his son George. Remembrance Sunday Graham Gerdes led the act of remembrance at the lych gate. A poppy wreath from the Parish Council was laid by Geoff Jung and one on behalf of the British Legion by Aran Brown. About thirty people braved the inclement weather to stand outside the lych gate and most went into church afterwards for a short service led by Debbie Jung; Jane Butler led prayers.
There were six best bedrooms and four servants’ rooms. The land comprised a six-acre lawn, two-acre shrubbery, walled garden, pleasure walks, greenhouse and veranda, together with a four-stall stable, two coach houses and harness room etc. On Woodbury terms this was a grand house with a range of servants living in, as well as outside labourers and gardeners being employed. The 1871 census shows that Philip Hayman, a doctor and widower from Axminster, was living in the house with two sons (the oldest a medical student) and two daughters. His oldest daughter, Marion, married Robert Medley Fulford (son of the vicar). It is probable that Dr Brent, the owner, informed a fellow medical man that the property was to let. Philip Hayman had a large family none of whom lived to a great age. His wife, Ann, died shortly after they came to Woodbury in 1870. Dr Hayman seems to have stayed only a few years since the 1881 census records that a single retired woman, Harriet Johnston, was now renting the estate with an adopted daughter (aged 13), and a living-in staff of five women and a male groom. Miss Johnston vied with her landlady, Mrs Brent (now a widow), for the love of Thomas Spencer, a widower from New Zealand who was living with his sister in Topsham. Miss Brent won the man and Miss Johnston left Woodbury and moved to New Zealand to live there with her adopted son. I cannot find why she settled in Woodbury since her family had originally lived in London. The house was sold in 1903 on the death of Mrs Brent Spencer, as decreed in Robert Brent’s will. After this date the house was occupied by its owners. Many of the wealthy middle-class in the nineteenth century preferred to lease large properties rather than invest their money in an estate. One of the reasons for this was that retired colonial civil servants or servicemen had no family property to inherit, often being a junior member of their landed family, and were accustomed to moving themselves and their possessions from house to house. Gill Selley
The flower arrangements incorporating poppies, done by Sheila Gerdes, were much admired. The Christmas Coffee Morning will be in church on Saturday 5 December from 09.30 until 10.30. This replaces the Christmas Bazaar and is our main fundraising event for the church. There will be various stalls, so please come and support this. Christmas Workshop Monday 14 December at 19.30 in the Village Hall. Jane Butler will be demonstrating the art of making a Christmas table decoration or a door wreath and helping people make their own. There are still a few places available so book your place with Sheila Gerdes (01395 233168). Tickets cost £12 and this includes all the materials and a glass of wine. This is not only a friendly and fun evening but is an absolute bargain - one similar at a garden Centre in Gloucestershire was spotted and the cost there was £35! WHIST DRIVE TUESDAY 15 DECEMBER, 19.30 IN THE VILLAGE HALL
CLYST VALLEY CHORAL SOCIETY 17 DECEMBER - CAROL CONCERT St Nicholas, Topsham. Tickets 232318
JUMBLE SALE SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY 2016 13.30. In aid of Woodbury Village Hall Improvements Please keep your jumble ready for our sale on 6 February. Thanks - Woodbury Village Hall.
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CLINTON DEVON ESTATES Crime on the Commons Although car crime is thankfully rare on the commons, there have been recent reports of vehicle thefts and all users are encouraged to make sure no valuables are left in their cars. Something that does seem to be on the increase recently is fly-tipping. The Pebblebed Heaths are designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a Special Protection Area (SPA) and Special Area of Conservation (SAC). As well as being highly anti-social towards other users, fly-tipping undermines the special nature of this European conservation site. The Pebblebed Conservation Trust takes fly tipping very seriously and will seek to prosecute anyone found guilty of dumping their rubbish. Dealing with clearing up after incidents is a huge waste of our resources, taking staff away from important conservation management and education work. Local people have been equally annoyed about this activity prompting some to make posts on social media. Whilst this has been helpful and has lately helped us to identify offenders, we would also encourage people to contact us (through our websites) directly allowing all evidence to be passed on to the police. Police Community Support Officer, Donna Baker, advises members of the public reporting incidents on the common to use 101 if non-urgent and obviously 999 in an emergency. Those with smart phones could email the police using 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk, a service which is monitored 24 hours a day. The police would ask for as much detail as possible: description of person (sex, colour, height, build, detail of clothing) and any vehicles (make, model, colour); obviously registration plates are excellent as we can locate the vehicle keeper. If a picture can be taken to record the incident, without putting yourselves at risk, then that is always excellent evidence for them. Thank you for helping us to tackle this problem!
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Tree clearance adjacent to the River Otter Estuary Western Power have made a request to the Estate asking us to take down some trees that have been planted at the site of the old dump just west of White Bridge. These are endangering power lines crossing over the Estuary at this point. Removing the trees adjacent to the overhead cables will leave a narrow strip on the edge of the site, which will then be vulnerable to wind blow. Removal of trees at the edge of a plantation increases the exposure of the remaining trees to the wind which can also cause further problems including soil erosion as their roots are ripped up from the ground as a large plate. Therefore the decision has been taken to remove all the conifers and poplars from the site whilst retaining the broad leaved species to the southern edge.
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH CHURCH CHRISTMAS SERVICES Carol Service Monday 21st at 19.00 (note the later time as it is a weekday). Midnight Communion Christmas Eve at 23.30. Carols Around the Village Tuesday 22nd. Members of the Church Choir will be leading this but invite anyone else to join them. This raises money for charity. Look out for posters with details of where and when to assemble and the route that the carol singers will take. Family Service Welcome to Clare Rooke who has joined our team of Leaders of our Family Services. Clare conducted her first service on 18 October, telling the story of Job and stressing the importance of relying on God instead of worrying. She encouraged the children present to write their worries on stones and later they placed them all at the foot of the cross. Prayers were read by Esme Taylor and Eliza Rooke. The December Family Service will be held on Sunday 13th and led by the School. Harvest Supper This year’s Church Harvest Supper was organised and run by members of the church choir. About forty people enjoyed jacket potatoes with a variety of fillings followed by a good selection of desserts. Pictured in the photo are Ros Pollitt, Ann Steventon, Fiona Vessey and Debbie Jung, ready to serve the meal. Bob Steventon ran the raffle which added £96 to the proceeds. A happy social occasion was enjoyed with an added bonus of raising £327 for church funds. Thanks to all who gave the food and raffle prizes and for all the extra help with setting up the room, washing up and clearing up afterwards - we have some very helpful choir husbands at Woodbury Salterton!
OPEN HOUSE / TREE SALE / CAFÉ IN THE KITCHEN SATURDAY 5 DECEMBER 11.00 - 14.00 Tel: Charlotte 233712
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WOODBURY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE For our meeting on 12 November Rebecca de Mendonca came and gave us an insight into her Life as an Artist. What an enjoyable evening! An interesting, lively, humorous presentation, and illustrated with some of her beautiful paintings. Rebecca was born near Birmingham into a creative family, mother an artist and teacher, father an architect and a brother who also studied art. After a Foundation Course at Wolverhampton University in Art and Design she gained a BA Hons at Wimbledon School of Art in theatre design. From then on she has had a very varied career. Rebecca has worked with some very creative people and on some fascinating projects. These include sculpting the famous ceiling at Harrods food hall, and producing work for Warwick Castle Museum and Madame Tussauds. She was design assistant to Kevin McCloud (presenter of Grand Designs on Channel 4) and among other aspects of design he also taught her to make furniture. Rebecca has worked on West End shows including Phantom of the Opera. She has also illustrated travel guides for Bradt Publications. Her work has also been exhibited in many places. Rebecca has always had a love of the energy and structure of the human form and this has led her, alongside bringing up a family, to working with pastels and developing pastel techniques and portraiture. Through her theatre work she has been inspired by talented dancers and performers and has painted English National Ballet and West End actors. She loves to capture the simple energy of children playing out in the fresh air and clear light. This she illustrated with beautiful portraits of her own children. She also has a collection of equine art, the most famous one being Bramble. This was painted when she came to live in Devon. Rebecca teaches, demonstrates for art groups, writes for Leisure Painter and Paint and also teaches online. She is currently writing a guide to painting with pastels. Joan Mansell won the flower of the month competition with a nerine. Our next meeting is on 10 December when there will be a presentation of Decopatch, with mulled wine and mince pies.
Removing the trees at this time takes away the risk of trees coming down in future high winds and will also facilitate the future management of invasive species such as Himalayan balsam and Japanese knotweed at this site. The site will not be replanted with a commercial conifer crop but left to return to native broadleaved trees and shrubs enhancing the conservation status of the area.
Rebecca’s art - Bramble and Lying in the sand
River Otter beaver update In the late spring after capturing and screening to ensure the animals were free from disease, two adults, including a pregnant female were re-released into the river close to Colaton Raleigh (to join two juveniles). Since that time you may have been among the lucky ones and had an encounter. A further group of animals was re-released higher up the catchment. Recent press reports have suggested that the beavers may no longer be around at all, although it is not unusual for these aquatic mammals to be fairly elusive and to move their territories. There is no reason to believe that anything has happened to them as there are still signs of beaver activity along the river, such as recently gnawed vegetation, and plenty of local walkers are still reporting sightings. When looking for signs of beavers or the animals themselves, we remind people to observe public rights of way and stick to footpaths. Thank you. Clinton Devon Estates is a key partner in this trial and we are doing a number of engagement events to help people understand more about the River Otter Beaver Trial. Interested in knowing more? Join us for our Christmas lecture on the River Otter’s newest arrivals.
Beavers in the British landscape: a disaster or an opportunity? Thursday 10 December 2015, 19.00-21.00 Rolle Estate Office, Bicton Arena, EX9 7BL This illustrated talk will introduce the European beaver and provide background to the River Otter Beaver Trial. Looking at case studies from the UK and Europe, the talk will highlight how beavers present opportunities for improving the ecology and hydrology of our rivers, the conflicts that can arise from their presence in the landscape, and how such conflicts might be managed. Mince pies and mulled wine supplied! All welcome, but booking required. To book or for more information contact Countryside Learning Officer, Kate Ponting kate.ponting@clintondevon.co.uk 01395 446 918
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Hands On Science The children in year 4 are currently enjoying learning about the properties of solids, liquids and gases. After some close observations and r esear ch they discovered how it is possible to pour oil, water and washing up liquid into a glass without the liquids mixing and after a lot of hands on activity and active debate, concluded it is difficult to decide whether a mixture of cornflour and water is a liquid or solid!
If you took your cuttings at the end of September, by now they should have rooted and are potted in 2-3 inch pots and growing well like cutting no 1. Feed with a high nitrogen feed at a quarter strength once a week. When the shoots are about 2-3 inches long, cut back to a good looking leaf node, preferably one with a bud facing outwards. Remove any flower buds. To keep the growth even, your plant must be turned one quarter turn every day. Use the label as a fixing point and make sure to turn in the same direction each time. If the cutting looks like cutting no 2, you need to trim the longest shoot(s) back as described (see cutting no 3) and carry on as above. NOTE. Now that we have damp weather you must be extra vigilant and do a thorough check every two or three days to remove all yellowing or dead leaves and remove them immediately. If left you will have botrytis getting a hold and you will lose your plants. Also any unrooted cuttings are susceptible to black leg where the stem turns a greyish black and will die. If you don't remove them immediately you will lose all of the rest. One way of giving some protection is to cover any cut ends with yellow sulphur powder which you can get from most garden centres. Jean Carpenter
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Say No To Bullying Finally, as part of Anti-Bullying Week, the children have been focussing upon how to recognise and stop bullying taking place both in school and in other settings. They have discussed issues, shared concerns and taken part in role play scenarios. They have learnt how to deal with various situations and ways to keep safe, both in the real and virtual online world.
WOODBURY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS FAYRE SATURDAY 12 DECEMBER 12.00 - 15.00 AT WOODBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL Lots of fun for the whole family. Games, raffle, tombola, refreshments and lots, lots more. CONNECTIONS PLANNING MEETING 7 DECEMBER - 19.30 FOR 20.00 DUBUISSON ROOM, WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL Mulled wine / mince pies. Tel: 232772 CHINESE NEW YEAR MEAL 5 JANUARY - 19.30 FOR 20.00 WOODBURY CHURCH ROOMS. Tel: 232772
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WOODBURY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL The magic of Christmas is beginning to be evident in school. The youngest children have started to rehearse the Nativity Service and the older children have chosen the carols for their Carol Service. Both services will soon be taking place and there won’t be many ‘sleeps’ until Christmas Day itself. In the meantime I hope you enjoy learning about what we have been doing in school this month and on behalf of everyone in ‘Team Woodbury’ may I take this opportunity to wish you all a very Happy Christmas and a peaceful New Year. Alison Sparks, Head Teacher Remembrance Services On Armistice Day, the children in year 5 led a service in school remembering all those who have given their lives in war defending our country’s values, and in particular those people from the local community. Meanwhile, the children in year 6 were honoured to take part in the Service held on the Village Green, where they laid a wreath on behalf of the school.
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They also created a Pudsey picture using silver coins. As well as having a memorable day we also raised a fantastic £375.
CHRISTMAS TREES Nordman Fir (low drop variety). Locally grown. Convenient village pick up, or delivered to your door. Competitive prices. Available from 1 December. Pick up anytime whilst stocks last, or reserve a tree and have it delivered when ready for it. Open House/Tree Sale/Cafe in the kitchen on Saturday 5 December 11.00 - 14.00. Tel: Charlotte 233712 (2/2) HAIRDRESSER/COLOURIST Fully Qualified with many years salon experience. Available for mobile or from home (Exton). Contact Julie 07976 958557 or email: julie.morven@gmail.com for further info or to book an appointment. (1/6) BABYSITTER available - Woodbury Salterton. Jess aged 17, first aid trained, happy to do week nights or weekends subject to availability in nearby villages. Contact evenings on 232200 or text on 07857717913. (2/4) FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER & REFLEXOLOGIST Former RGN provides routine nail and skin care (inc corns and callus) or a reflexology treatment. Nicky Mattin (MAFHP itec RF) 01395 233222/07807603690 (3/12) QUIRKY AND COSY COTTAGE, village centre, sleeps 7, linen and towels provided. Tel. 07890 233313. Email. Suffolkcottage@gmail.com (7/12) LITERACY TUTOR Qualified teacher and specialist in Special Needs offering 1:1 private tuition for children and adults to support learning in literacy and language skills. See www.katecoldrick.com for further information or phone Kate Coldrick BMus (Hons), BSc (Hons) Psych, PGCE on 01395 232472 (9/12) 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 see http://www.thedairyloft.co.uk/ (12/12) QUALIFIED BOOK-KEEPER AVAILABLE for book-keeping work, year end accounts, self-assessment, VAT returns. Tel: 01395 263280 (12/12) PROPERTY MAINTENANCE – James Waddell Interior & Exterior, Carpentry, Flooring, Fencing & Gates, Plumbing, Decking, Bathrooms & Kitchens, General Repairs. Free Advice & Estimates. 01395 263496 (7/12) FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER Nail Cutting and Treatment of Corns, Callus and Verrucas - Home Visits. Contact Lindsey Waddell MAFHP 01395 263496. (11/12) 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) (6/12)
44 BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENTS Cont’/… 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 (9/12) GIVE BIRTH CALMLY - relaxed, confident and alert with KG Hypnobirthing classes. Find out more: libbyclaphamhypnotherapy.co.uk phone: 07986 157854 (4/12) 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 (6/12) COMPUTER REPAIRS AND UPGRADES; Broadband and wireless connections; Data recovery and backup; Windows, iPads and Apple computers, Virus and spyware removal; No fix no fee - Evening visits to suit you. Contact: Mark Doyle 01395 233694 (5/12) 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 (7/12) RUBBISH REMOVALS Domestic and Commercial. Environment Agency licensed. No job too small. Tel: 0800 335 7610 / 07979 841376. www.rubbishremovalsexeter.com (8/12) 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. (5/12) FARMHOUSE BED & BREAKFAST AND APARTMENT, twin and double rooms. CL Caravan Club site. Jenny Broom, Courtbrook Farm, Clyst St George. 01392 877710. www.courtbrook.co.uk (4/12) 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 (23/24) 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 (12/12) 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).
9 NO CO-ORDINATOR = NO FRIENDS OF THE SURGERY Can you help? The Friends of the Surgery have been working with the surgery for many years driving patients to appointments, delivering medication, visiting the lonely and many other tasks. We are now in a position where we have no co-ordinator, the most vital role of the Friends. We are looking for someone who can spare two hours on a Wednesday and 2 hours on a Friday each week to arrange transport, visits etc that have been requested. The hours can be any time to suit the applicant. A small honorarium is paid. Further details from Friends of the Surgery Chair, Judy Bashforth on 233706. WOODBURY TWINNING ASSOCIATION Quiz Night An enjoyable evening was had by all who attended the Twinning Quiz on 14 November. Six teams took part, answering questions on a variety of subjects from general knowledge and history to nursery rhymes and children's TV programmes. Following comments from last year that the questions were a little difficult, this year there were several multiple choice answers. The scores stayed very close between teams throughout the evening, but the overall winners were 'S-TEAM' led by Suzy Austin. News The AGM will be held at 20.00 in the Dubuisson Room of the Village Hall on Thursday 26 January. Annual membership subscriptions also fall due in January (£10 each or £20 for families with children under 18). We welcome anyone interested in joining the Association or coming along to find out more. You may choose to join to participate in the exchange weekends, or you may wish to join us as a social member only. We have an active social calendar planned for next year, with events to please everyone. Some of these will be open to non-members, but being a member gives you the advantage of a reduced price and priority on places for events at which we only allow limited numbers. If you have any questions regarding Twinning, please do give me a call on 232314. Nita Goffron RBL CHRISTMAS COFFEE MORNING on Thursday 10 December, 10.00-11.30. Come and enjoy a mince-pie or sausage roll in the British Legion Room - our last coffee morning before Christmas. Just drop in and say hello.
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION COFFEE MORNINGS 10 DECEMBER. 7 AND 21 JANUARY.
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THE ROYAL BRITISH LEGION - WOODBURY Commander Peter Hill R.N. (Retired) laid the Legion wreath on the afternoon of Sunday 8 November at the Remembrance Day Parade.
The Sunday and Wednesday occasions this year wer e accompanied by Michael Owen sounding the Last Post and Reveille.
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Opening up to God. 19.30-21.00, Church Rooms (232318) Open House/Tree Sale/Café in the Kitchen. 11.00-14.00 (233712) Christmas Art and Craft Fayre. WVH. 10.00-16.00. Police Surgery. Parish Council Office, Greenway. 14.30-15.00. Connections Planning Meeting. 19.30 for 20.00. WVH. (232772) RBL Christmas Coffee Morning. 10.00-11.30. RBL Room, WVH ‘Beavers’ Christmas Lecture, 19.00, Rolle Estate Office, Bicton Arena. Woodbury WI Christmas Craft, Decopatch. 19.30, WVH. Exton Ladies Group Christmas Lunch at the Puffing Billy. Woodbury Primary School Christmas Fayre. 12.00-15.00. Royal Marines Christmas Concert, 14.30-15.30, CTCRM. Carol Singing around Woodbury. 19.00 The Arch. All welcome. Carol Singing around Woodbury. 19.00 The Arch. All welcome. CVCS Carol Concert. St Nicholas, Topsham. Bluesburys Grand Christmas Party. The Maltsters. 19.30-midnight Carols on the Green, Woodbury. 19.15. Connections Chinese New Year Meal. 19.30/20.00. Church Rooms Exton Ladies Group outing to pantomime Cinderella in Plymouth. Community Orchard Wassail. 18.30 procession from VH car park. Police Surgery. Woodbury Primary School, 15.30-16.00. Exton Ladies Group Games Afternoon and Birthday Tea. Woodbury WI How do children learn language? 19.30, WVH. FoSS AGM and Supper. Woodbury Twinning AGM. 20.00pm. Dubuisson Room, WVH Jumble Sale, WVH. 13.30. Bring jumble from 09.00.
Do email your photos of local people or events to Karen at karensquires100@gmail.com
Woodbury School, year 6, accompanied by the Deputy Head laid their wreath on the morning of 11 November at 11.00 with readings.
The editorial team still needs 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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WOODBURY COMMUNITY ORCHARD Join us for the Woodbury Wassail, Friday 8 January We will be having a lantern procession from the Village Hall Car Park at 18.30 to the Town Lane Orchard, where we join the Community Choir wassailing to wish good health and fruitfulness to the trees for the coming year. Bring something musical or noisy to bash, wear wellies and wrap up warm. For more information: Imogen 07910 235891, or Alex 07515 329829. MAYTREE PRE-SCHOOL Maytree Pre-school is pleased to share the results of their recent Ofsted inspection on 6 October 2015. Staff are thrilled that they received a GOOD in all areas of the report. They would like to thank everyone who makes Maytree the success it is today, especially the hard-working and dedicated staff, committee and the wonderful children. The report is available to view online at the Ofsted website: (http://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/files/2516533/ urn/105996.pdf). Recently the children have been making the most of the autumn season, using leaves for craft activities and enjoying a bonfire/fireworks theme to make catherine wheels and sparkly fireworks pictures (see photo). Regular updates on what they get up to each week are posted on the facebook page “Maytree Preschool, Woodbury”. If you are a parent of a Maytree pupil and use facebook, please do request to join their group.
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WOODBURY CAMERA CLUB The 2016 Calendar is now on sale and available from Cyril Rowsell, price £6. The Camera Club would be really interested to know what readers' favourite views of Woodbury and its surroundings are, to feature in future calendars or in the Woodbury News - this could include unusual pictures which might get people guessing… such as this one! Please let us know your views by emailing me at mike@jeansy.org. Mike Jeans (Secretary) WOODBURY GARDEN CLUB For our monthly meeting on 10 November Peter Cantrell from Dayspring Plants came and gave an insight into what the day-to-day running of a nursery is like. Peter is a wholesale grower of herbaceous plants and lives in Farringdon, near Exeter. Peter has a two-acre nursery and his busiest period is from February until June. He supplies plants mainly within a radius of 50 miles, for example to East Devon District Council. Manor Gardens Exmouth would be a good place to see some of his plants. He also supplies the National Trust within that radius and has a good working relationship with the head gardeners. Peter decided not to go with peat-free compost but to make his own. He produced a bucket of dark, crumbly, light compost which I imagine any plant would like to grow in! He said some of his top selling plants were verbena bonariensis, alchemilla mollis, geraniums and lavenders. A greenhouse is used for propagation, but most of his plants would be found in polytunnels, which keep the roots of plants dry in winter. After giving us a practical demonstration on dividing plants, Peter recommended several good, reliable plants for the garden. Visitors are always welcome at his nursery, but please phone first. (Dayspring Plants, Spain Lane, Farringdon. 01392 369154) Our next meeting will be our Christmas Social and this year it will be held at The Digger’s Rest, Woodbury Salterton.
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ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH, WOODBURY Vicar: Reverend Karen Spray. Tel:01392 877400 email: church@revdkaren.org.uk Associate Minister: Reverend Christopher Cant. Tel: 01395 488178 email: chriscant@tiscali.co.uk USUAL SUNDAY SERVICES - 1st Sunday 11.15 All Age Eucharist. 2nd Sunday 11.15 Eucharist. 3rd Sunday 11.00 Sunday Club, 11.15 Eucharist. No Evensong. 4th Sunday 08.00 Said Eucharist, 11.15 Morning Prayer. 5th Sunday See Special Services. Morning Prayer every Monday at 09.15. SPECIAL SERVICES Sunday 13 December Carol Service 18.30. Sunday 20 December Youth Service followed by Carols on Green 18.15. Christmas Eve Midnight Mass 23.30. Christmas Day Eucharist 11.15. Sunday 27 December Combined Mission Community Eucharist 11.15. This is the only service in the Mission Community on that day. NEWS AND EVENTS Next Lych Gate Stall in Church on Saturday 5 December 9.30-11.00. Woodbury PCC Monthly Draw October’s winner - Chris Lear, November Maureen Wright. Draw made at Coffee Morning 3rd Wednesday each month. See Church Digest for details. Prize every month ranging from £25 to £500. Details from Donoveen Tel: 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. Further Information: Digest available in church or from website www.white crossdevon.org.uk. CHURCH ALTAR FLOWERS - DECEMBER No flowers during Advent. Church will be decorated for Christmas on Monday 21 December. FLOODLIGHTING ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH (dusk until 23.00) Dedications: “Sue Ashton dedicates the Christmas lighting to her husband and father, both of whom were lost too soon”. For your special event, contact Mike Jeans 01395 232544, or see the details and book it online at our website: www.whitecrossdevon.org.uk/woodbury-withexton/flood lighting-form.php.
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WOODBURY NEWS DECEMBER 2015
David Keep became editor of Woodbury News in August 1989; twenty years later, in July 2009, he passed the baton on to Graham Rawlings. In the meantime, Woodbury News had become a company and David continued to serve as a Director. Sadly for Woodbury News, David has decided to step down from the Board, and whilst being sorry to say goodbye to him, the Directors want to record heartfelt thanks for everything he has done. The current editor invited David to write this month’s editorial:
EDITORIAL As Christmas and 2016 approach rapidly, we take the opportunity to reflect on what the twenty-first century has done for Woodbury civil parish so far. The four churches, one ancient and three nineteenth century, in the three villages continue reasonably successfully ministering to many more than attend worship. The five pubs are still open, though functioning also as restaurants. The bistro has come and gone but the takeaway and the post office flourish. Happily, we still have Woodbury Hardware and our two second-hand shops, which also bring visitors. As Woodbury News reports, the schools are expanding and flourishing, fed partly by the new homes. Those who resent development should recall how Woodbury School fell to 42 children and two teachers before Fulford Way was developed. There was then only one pregnant mother in the practice. Now the estate is an integral part of the village with our excellent surgery at its heart. We should all be glad that families want to move to Woodbury and join our well-run activities. This may seem complacent, but the writer has lived in Woodbury for over forty years and remains thankful for the community as a good place to bring up children and live out our lives. Woodbury News wishes readers a Happy New Year and looks forward to new arrivals by birth and migration. David Keep OUR COVER PICTURE was drawn by five-year-old Jack Mottershead from Woodbury Salterton Primary School - the winner of our Christmas Cover Competition (see pages 30 and 31) 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 Deputy Editor: Mrs Val Arndt, Castlehaye, Castle Lane, Woodbury. Tel: 233175 Subscriptions: Mrs Anna Crafer, 15 Haymans Orchard, Woodbury. Tel: 232007 Circulation: Mrs Beverley Simcox, 2 Beeches Close. Tel: 232858
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