WOODBURY NEWS
FEBRUARY 2018
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FEBRUARY 2018 EDITORIAL
We must surely all have admired and been cheered by the coloured lights which have shone so brightly in a perfect triangle from the 80’ lime on the Green in Woodbury for several weeks before Christmas and up to Twelfth Night after. The lights were provided by Brooklands, but the skill in placing them was due to Graham Joyce from Dartmoor Tree Surgeons. For some 20 years, Graham has climbed the tree, initially using a much smaller string of lights that became obsolete from the display on Exmouth seafront. The first person up the tree must fix the ropes and pulley that will allow the person with the lights to get them in position safely and correctly. But what goes up must come down! Luckily the sun was shining and the wind from previous days had died down when it fell to Stuart Ankers to dismantle the lights at the beginning of January. Stuart just happens to be a friend of Graham’s daughter, Rosa, and is currently working for Graham. Getting the lights down was his first full climb (see the front cover – photos by the Editor). He must have enjoyed himself, as he was able to take a selfie from the topmost branches. Well done, and thankyou to everyone involved! * * * On page 35 you will spot a poster, which appeared recently near the Green in Woodbury. It’s a sad case that someone should feel that there is the need for such a communication. But, whilst the majority of dog walkers pick up and dispose of their dogs’ ‘mess’, unfortunately a small minority do not. Someone who knows all about this pounds our paths on a regular basis delivering our post, and adds his strong support to the sentiments in the poster. And he should know! Please, please, dog walkers, continue to clear up after your dogs – and whilst on the subject, it would be nice if dogs were stopped from lifting their leg against the walls and front doors of houses that abut the pavements – and I should know about this! Woodbury News is a Private Company Limited by Guarantee No. 5263356 Secretary: Karen Squires, Willowfield, Oakhayes Road, Woodbury EX5 1JT. 233299
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4 ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH, WOODBURY Associate Minister: Reverend Sid Humphries. Tel:01395 274512 email: revsidh@gmail.com ST SWITHUN’S SUNDAY SERVICES 1st Sunday: 11.15 All-age Holy Communion. 2nd Sunday: 11.15 Holy Communion. 3rd Sunday: 11.15 Holy Communion, 18.30 Evensong. 4th Sunday: 08.00 CW Holy Communion (Said), 11.15 Holy Communion. Morning Prayer Mondays at 09.15. SPECIAL SERVICE FOR MISSION COMMUNITY Ash Wednesday, 14 February at 19.30 Holy Communion at Woodbury. NEWS AND EVENTS Lych gate stalls in Church - First Saturday of the month from 3 February, 09.30-11.00. Woodbury PCC Monthly Draw - Draw made at the Charity Coffee Morning 3rd Tuesday each month. Prize every month ranging from £25 to £500. Details from Ken Crundwell 01395 232826. Further information - Digest available in church. To receive this by email please send your email address to st.swithuns.digest@gmail.com FLOODLIGHTING ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH (dusk until 23.00) For your special event, contact Mike Jeans 01395 232544, or see the details and book it online at our website: www.whitecrossdevon.org.uk/woodburywith-exton/flood lighting-form.php. Floodlight dedications are displayed on the church noticeboard at the lych gate. CHURCH ALTAR FLOWERS - FEBRUARY 4 & 11 - Mrs P Michael. 18 & 25 - Lent (no flowers). Many thanks to everyone who helped to decorate church for Christmas. WOMEN’S WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FRIDAY 2 MARCH AT 13.30 AT ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH This year’s event has been prepared by the Christian women of Suriname and is entitled All God’s Creation is Very Good. Over 3 million people worldwide will be praying and worshipping together during this annual day of prayer, which in Woodbury is jointly celebrated by St Swithun’s and Christ Church. The service will finish in time for children to be collected from school. WOODBURY CRAFT GROUP Bring along a craft to do over a cuppa and a chat. FRIDAY 23 FEBRUARY, 13.30 TO 15.00 Woodbury Church Rooms, Greenway. £1 entry. https://www.facebook.com/groups/Woodburycraftgroup
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6 WOODBURY GARDEN CLUB For our January meeting Toby Taylor, who works for the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB), came and gave us an extremely interesting talk on the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths. I think we all know how privileged we are to live on the doorstep of this area, but during the meeting we discovered just how highly regarded the area is and also how unique the wildlife habitat is. The area, consisting of 13 different commons and covering some 3,000 acres, is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), a Special Area of Conservation and a Special Protection Area. The area represents one of the most important conservation sites in Europe. The Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust has legal national and European obligations to make sure that this area is protected. Toby then went on to tell us about the variety of habitats found on the commons, both wet and dry areas of heath, and the work carried out to maintain them. Most of the area is owned by Clinton Devon Estates and managed by them and the RSPB. Natural England also plays a part. Of note, among the birdlife, there is a strong population of the Dartford warbler and in the summer the nightjar. Woodcock and snipe can also be seen. The heaths are important for dragonflies and include the southern damselfly and the silver-studded blue butterfly. Toby talked about restoration work carried out by the Blackhill Quarry, how the commons were ‘managed’ by our ancestors and how the various organisations are still maintaining that tradition today. He explained the importance of ‘grazing' to help with this. It was obvious that he is enthusiastic about his work and knows the area well. One amusing point he mentioned was that often people would not recognise the area from its title 'East Devon Pebblebed Heaths' but if you said ‘Woodbury Common’ then instantly you get 'Oh, I know'! Our next meeting is on Tuesday 13 February at 19.30 in Woodbury village hall. It is the AGM and there will also be a bring and share supper. Joyce Jeans WOODBURY COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH We are starting a Speed Watch Group in Woodbury and some of us have already attended a training session. However, we would like to recruit as many new volunteers as possible as this makes it more feasible and easier to organise a workable rota. Volunteers will work in a group of four with all the necessary high-tech equipment and safety items. If you could give up a couple of hours per month to help as part of a group, please contact Elaine Hartley, Devon and Cornwall Speed Watch Coordinator, via her email: speedwatch@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk. For any further information, please contact Jan Owen on 232694 or email jmowenteacher@aol.com. Jan Owen
7 FRIENDS OF WOODBURY SURGERY (FoWS) The new Chairman of the Friends, Chris Sheppard, together with Secretary Joan Mansell, were presented with a cheque from Marian Mead on behalf of the Charity Coffee Morning. Many thanks to the Charity Coffee Morning for kindly donating £100 to FoWS. £56 was raised from the raffle held on the same morning. FoWS need around £3,000 per annum to keep running and donations are vital to keep us going. If you have difficulty getting to appointments or collecting prescriptions then the Friends are always there to help. Alternatively, if you feel you could spare an hour or two each month, we are always ready to welcome new volunteers and drivers. Contact Val or Lis at the surgery or leave a message with the receptionist (01395 232509). Chris Sheppard WOODBURY TWINNING ASSOCIATION On 17 February, we are organising a trip to Shapwich Heath Nature Reserve to try and see the starling murmurations. We shall get up-to-date information on the starling hotline regarding the best place to be before we leave. We shall combine this trip with a visit to Glastonbury or Strete Village. On 10 March, we hope to organise a trip to the Crack Shot Shooting Range in Newton Abbot. We have two events in April: a walk with lunch on 7 April and on 26 April, a visit to Exmouth Pavilions to see Pasha Kovalev from Strictly Come Dancing in a show called The Magic of Hollywood. These tickets are selling fast, so we need to book soon. Tickets are £24.50 or £26.50 (raised seating) plus a £2 booking fee. We shall be celebrating 40 years of twinning with Bretteville-sur-Odon this year, with a visit to Bretteville for three days from 25 May. Please contact either Nita on 232314 or Jan on 232694 if you want to come to any of these events or need more information. Jan Owen
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8 WOODBURY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL We have had a busy start to the new term and to the new year, with the children returning to school excited to share news of their Christmas breaks and a number of new pupils joining us. This half-term we are focussing on our value of Love. The children have been considering compassion as a part of this and have been exploring this through a poem shared with the whole school: Compassion is‌ Costly caring Offering help Making a difference Putting others first Always listening Sensitive to suffering Service in action Interest in others Offering care and concern Noticing a need Move and Learn Project Over the first Spring half-term Chestnut class are taking part in the Move and Learn Project run by Exeter City Football Club. They will have six sessions where they will learn key skills for football, dodgeball and handball as well as taking part in small tournaments. In addition, there will also be lessons on exercise and fitness, the body, diet and nutrition, and hydration. They had great fun during their first session as you can see in the photos.
FRIDAY NIGHT FLIX - 26 JANUARY WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL 19.30 (doors open 18.45) Details from Chris Lear - chrisalear@aol.com
9 New topics for Spring Term Each class has now begun their new topic for the term with the children already having great fun exploring their new curriculum. Willow Class are learning about Seasons and have been busy investigating the effect of seasons on the earth; they have made their own globes to help them understand why the days are shorter in winter.
Ash Class Maths Challenge A group of keen mathematicians from Year 6 were invited to attend a competition at Exmouth Community College designed to test their maths skills. After competing in the first workshop in the Autumn term they advanced to the finals held in early January. The pupils took part in a variety of challenges, working both individually and as a team. The team from Woodbury achieved fourth place out of eight primary schools taking part from within the local learning community. The team had great fun and returned eager to share their new problem-solving skills with the class. Cont’d/... 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.
10 WOODBURY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL Cont’d/... WWF Eco-Garden Project As part of our involvement with the WWF Plant2Plate project we were excited to welcome Frances Tophill to school recently to take part in a photoshoot with some of the children and to discuss ideas and plans for our new eco-garden. The children spent a sunny morning showing Frances and the WWF team around the existing site and planning how the garden will come to fruition in the spring. Since her visit to Woodbury, Frances has now written an article featured on The Guardian Education Hub website offering advice to schools on creating their own ecogarden. We look forward to welcoming Frances and the WWF back in the spring for the next stage of this exciting project.
WOODBURY TENNIS CLUB Winter tennis continues. There has been good support for club sessions with 8-12 members playing on Sunday mornings, the ladies group continuing on Tuesday afternoons and the retired on Wednesday mornings. Two winter league matches are scheduled to be played in January. The AGM will be held in the Church Rooms on Wednesday 7 February at 20.00, when it is hoped that members and prospective members will attend and meet for a drink afterwards. New or returning members are always welcome; please contact Pat Browne (232805) or Jackie Clarke (232832). Occasional use of the courts can be arranged, key from Pat or Jackie, £4 per court per hour + £5 key deposit, though for regular players it is cheaper to become a member. Pat Browne
11 WOODBURY ROYAL BRITISH LEGION New seat on the Village Green Many of you will have seen the new seat that was placed on the village green the week before Christmas in memory of Reg Brown. At his funeral, a year ago, a generous collection was made for the Woodbury branch of the Royal British Legion. The branch decided to do something to remember Reg for his sterling work for the Legion over many years. They decided that a seat on the village green would be appropriate as he had acted as Parade Marshall for the Remembrance Parade on the green in November, just three weeks before he died. The Legion applied to the Parish Council for permission to place a seat on the Green in memory of Reg and for the benefit of the community. The Parish Council agreed, saying they would like to contribute to the cost as Reg served on the Council for many The inscription, which was chosen years. by Janet Brown and the family The Legion are grateful to the Parish Council for their contribution and Tony Le Riche in the Parish office for getting the seat set up on the green. Poppy Appeal We are pleased to confirm that the total for the Appeal in November was ÂŁ2,434; again, many thanks to everyone who donated and helped with the collections. Derrick Mead WOODBURY TWINNING ASSOCIATION The Starling Murmuration at Avalon Marshes (Shapwich or Ham Wall reserves) with a visit to Glastonbury or Strete beforehand. 17 FEBRUARY Contact: Nita on 232314 or Jan on 232694
12 WOODBURY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE At the December 2017 meeting, Noreen Collins gave us a fascinating talk on the development of the Buburi Community Health Clinic in Western Kenya and the considerable progress it has made, especially over the last 10 years. In 2003 Jo Hanks, the founder of the Clinic, went to Buburi as part of a project to build a health centre. Buburi is near Lake Victoria, a beautiful part of Kenya, where people live in mud huts with grass roofs. There are approximately 10,000 people living in the area and the majority were, and still are, living in extreme poverty — poverty that has resulted in malnutrition, malaria, HIV, AIDS, and a high mortality rate. Noreen met Jo in 2007 at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and was so inspired by Jo’s enthusiasm for the Clinic that she became involved. Eventually in 2005 the Clinic was opened and on the very first day 270 people were treated. The building of the Clinic, provision of a water and electricity supply, the staffing and financing, the health work undertaken and the difficulties encountered must have seemed daunting. In 2010 the Clinic was registered with the Charities Commission and the following year a Community Health Workers team was formed. By this time two other experienced nurses, Sallie and Jackie, had joined Jo and Noreen. The Clinic now had four experienced nurses, clinical staff and volunteer health workers from the community, but with no doctor as part of the team. Between 2010 and 2017 many other services were added to the Clinic. To name a few, they gained a trained The Buburi Community Health Clinic in Western Kenya midwife and a maternity unit with 24-hour services, an HIV/Aids service and a Clinic Administrator. For some services the patients pay a small fee, but there is a social fund for those who cannot afford to pay. £50/60,000 a year is needed to keep the Clinic operating. Funds are raised in many different ways to pay the salaries of staff, for the treatment of malaria and other conditions, for provision of maternity services, laboratory testing (AIDS), staff training and the building and maintaining of facilities. Statistics are proving that the Buburi Clinic is making a positive difference to the local people and good healthcare is being provided.
13 One aspect of life in Buburi that Noreen is currently working on is addressing the fact the girls have to miss one week of school during menstruation. Another is furthering the ethos of the Clinic “that the Buburi Clinic is somewhere where everyone is someone”. Noreen became a Trustee in 2010 and bears some of the responsibility for raising funds, 100% of which go to the Clinic. You might like to visit the website Friends of Buburi for more information. Joyce Jeans Nita Goffron with Noreen Collins We celebrated the end of 2017 with a Christmas lunch at Exminster Golf Club. The pleasant setting and good food ensured a very happy occasion. At our first meeting in 2018, David Packham passed on his knowledge of bees and their lifestyle and, in particular, what plants we should grow in our gardens to attract them. The good of the colony is every bee’s priority and, once the information has been gathered, all decisions are made collectively. As there can be up to 7,000 bees in a colony this is an astonishing fact – no committee meetings! More facts about bees are still being discovered and current research could result in ‘sniffer bees’ replacing ‘sniffer dogs’ at our airports. This made an interesting subject and there were plenty of questions at the end of the presentation. Our next meeting will be on 8 February when members will be providing the food and drinks for our birthday party. Pauline Wratten
14 THE WOODBURY WEBSITE It is with some regret that I am announcing the cessation of the Woodbury website, which I set up and have run since 2001. At the point of setting up, it was the only internet access that Woodbury had, and had regular monthly inputs from the Parish Council and Woodbury News, plus others. As time has gone on, most of the original contributors have set up their own websites, so do not have the need to contribute here. Also, during this period of operation there have been major advances in internet technology, and website construction and operation. This has made the current site almost ‘steam driven’, therefore way out-of-date. Currently there are now major problems coming out of the internet itself, as most of the available browsers have, or shortly will have, banned the use of Java applets in websites as being insecure. This is causing major problems for people with domestic webcams, or as on this site, the operation of rotating pictures, as it renders them inoperable. If you update your browsers now, you will find that you can no longer get what you used to. The live webcam on the website has to operate through an external server, for which there is a three figure annual subscription, which is due for renewal on 8 February, on top of the basic annual URL charges. All these costs I have financed myself over the years, and have been happy to do so, but I feel now is the time to call a halt. To continue, the website would need to be completely rebuilt on a modern platform, and as I am nearer 80 than 70 years old, it would need to be done by someone with a better understanding of programming and internet jargon than me. I therefore intend to cease the camera on 8 February, followed in due course by the website probably by the end of the month. Any still useful historical information will be transferred to the Woodbury Local History Society website, but the rest will be deleted. Thank you for being followers through the years. The site has had over 126,000 hits, and the webcam almost 94,000 at point of writing. If anyone has any interest in continuing the site, please contact me by 6 February at the latest. Roger Stokes OPENING UP TO GOD This opportunity for Quiet Prayer draws on a range of Christian traditions. It is continuing in 2018 and is open to anyone wanting to develop their relationship with God in the company of others. Each meeting is complete in itself. Sponsored by the White Cross Mission Community. 19.30 to 21.00 3 February at Heatherdene, Broadway, Woodbury 5 March and 2 April in Woodbury Church Rooms Open to all, free of charge. For further information please contact Carolyn Keep 01395 232318.
15 MOBILE PHONE SIGNAL IN WOODBURY WILL IMPROVE IN 2018 For those of us who live in the lower part of the village, there has been a historic problem of poor mobile phone reception; hence the only option available is a landline phone. In the next few months there will be a strong signal from an antenna nearby. A company called NET Solutions has been patiently negotiating with St Swithun’s PCC and Exeter Diocesan Advisory Committee (DAC) to install phone antennae in the church tower. The PCC was pleased to cooperate, but the DAC raised significant issues to be addressed and also took some time to evaluate the solutions. Finally in December all permissions were obtained and NET will start work on the installation. To ensure that there is no visual impairment, all cables to the church will be underground; within the church building the cables will follow the line of the valley between the roofs and enter the tower from there, hence will not be visible from outside. The four antennae will be situated in the bell tower, at each louvred opening, thus sending the signal north, south, east and west. The slates in the louvres will be replaced by fibreglass, allowing the signal to pass through but with no change in appearance when viewed from the ground. There will be no mast on the tower and a good mobile phone signal for all residents. At the moment it is unclear which mobile phone companies will use the facility, but I am sure that NET will wish to have as many as possible on board to maximize profits. NET will also pay the PCC a rent which will help the church finances, at the moment showing a significant annual deficit. The planning and negotiations have taken more than one year. It is hoped that installation will be quicker and that all residents will be able to have a strong signal by the summer. Pat Browne, Treasurer, Woodbury PCC
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WOODBURY SALTERTON NEWS
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH A joyful Christmas celebration Christmas was celebrated with many happy events and services and it is time now to thank all who contributed in any way. The church was beautifully decorated by Sally Rawlings and her helpers. The tree was again kindly donated by Devon Clinton Estates and this year the path to the church and the arch round the church porch were bright with lights, thanks to Mark Lovett. The church choir sang carols at Halsdown House nursing home in Exmouth and led carol singing round the village, raising £200 for The Children’s Society (this sum partly due to a generous donation). Nineteen adults, nine children and two dogs took part, making it a lovely social occasion. The school collection at their Christingle service also went to the same charity.
The WS choir singing carols at Halsdown House nursing home in Exmouth.
Christmas Coffee Morning The proceeds from this amounted to £457.48. The February Coffee Morning with bacon butties will be on Saturday 4 February from 09.30 until 10.30 in church.
17 Choir members were delighted to be joined by new member Maya Nash at the Candlelit Carol Service, when they enthusiastically sang Hallelujah and Go tell it on the mountain. The collection at the carol service was divided between the church and the charity ShelterBox. Revd Janice Cackett conducted the midnight Christmas Communion service and special thanks to Valerie Davieson for playing the organ. The Christmas table decoration evening early in December again proved popular; thanks to Debbie Jung and Jill Dupain for organising this.
Whist During 2017 the monthly Whist Drives made ÂŁ405.76 . This supports the village hall and a donation of ÂŁ255 was given to the church. Thanks were expressed to Patrick and Gill Bricknell for all their work in organising these happy fun evenings and they were given small gifts as a token of appreciation. The next Whist Drive will be on Tuesday 20 February at 19.30 in the village hall. We are managing to keep these going each month but would welcome more players.
18 HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Cont’d/... Church Beetle Drive A Beetle Drive is planned for Saturday 24 February in the village hall in aid of church funds. Look out for posters for more details. Colouring Competition The School again supported the church colouring competition with some pupils being responsible for selling entry forms in school. First prizes were awarded to Shelbey Horn, Ellis and Niah Bown, Lily Nash and Olivia Vining. Second placed were William Porter, Joanie Haines, Libby Rose McKay and Dylan Burtoft and third prizes to Eliza Rooke, Zak Brown and Devon and Sonny. Church Quizzes The results of these will be announced next month. WOODBURY SALTERTON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL This term’s value is Perseverance. We will be exploring with the children when we need to have perseverance and determination to achieve a personal goal. Once again we have an acrostic poem to help us explore the value. Perseverance is… Pressing on Eager to continue Running the race Sticking with things Encouraging each other to keep going Valuing the support of others Eyes fixed on the target Reaching a goal over time Aiming to complete the task Not giving up Commitment to keep going Ending up where you want to be.
COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING WOODBURY SALTERTON VILLAGE HALL 09.00 - 12.00 1st Monday of each month. (Bank Holidays on 2nd Monday of the month). £2 for unlimited drinks and cake. Everyone welcome (from babies to retirees). Come and feel part of a community and get to know the people living within the village.
19 Learning planned for this term In Class 1, the children will be learning all about toys children played with in the past and comparing them to the ones we enjoy today. We will also be looking at the materials they are made from. In Class 2, the children will be studying the Polar Regions of the world. They will find out about the climate and animal life and will question the effect of global warming on these areas. Within their history lessons, they will research the great explorers who travelled to these remote regions. Class 2 will also study life in the Stone Age and will be making their own Stone Age shelters. In Class 3, the children will be learning about Earth Matters including volcanoes, earthquakes, climate zones and biomes. The children will learn about the features of volcanoes, their formation and discover how they are distributed around the world. They will create models, artwork and ‘David Attenborough-style’ commentaries and much more. Grand Opening – Thank you Tesco! We are delighted with the ideas that the School Council had for the Tesco Grant we received last year, and like all good things, they’re worth waiting for. The ideas the children have had worked extremely well, with clear areas established, a friendship bench, mud kitchens, raised beds and other features. Last year’s School Council officially opened our bandstand too. Our thanks go to Tesco Bags for Life for the grant we received to make this possible. Fabulous Fundraising Thanks to the PTA and to parents and carers for their hard work at the Christmas Fair. The final amount raised was a whopping £768 to be used for our children. After School Clubs this Term are Multi-sports, Beading Club, Film Club, Dodgeball and Football. Foundation Stage Unit We’re delighted to offer school places for two-, three- and four-year-olds as part of our Foundation Stage Unit. Morning sessions are 09.00-12.00 and an afternoon session is 12.00-15.00, which involves lunchtime. For a visit or to book your child’s place please call the school office on 01395 232649. Alternatively, to find out more about our school community, why not follow us on Facebook at Woodbury Salterton C of E Primary for diary dates and interesting posts, or visit the school website: www.woodburysalterton.devon. sch.uk.
20 WOODBURY SALTERTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Members enjoyed a Christmas meal at The Digger’s Rest and the fun game organised by Ann Short. The New Year started with a wine and cheese evening after a very interesting and informative talk on the cultivation of tropical plants by Jamie Beer. Jamie’s interest in tropical plants began at the age of fourteen when he bought some orchids, and his interest and knowledge has increased over many years. He brought along some of his collection of plants and gave some useful tips on the best way to care for them. He was warmly thanked by President Gill Bricknell. It was suggested that on the May Bank Holiday the WI could have a table at the tabletop sale which will accompany the monthly community coffee morning in the village hall. The 14 February meeting at 19.30 in the village hall will be a crafting workshop led by Mary Heard, and the monthly Coffee Morning at Woodbury Park will be on Thursday 22nd at 11.00. A VALUABLE GIFT - A HISTORICAL RECORD Malcolm Randle became interested in the story of Miss Marianne Pidsley, founder of our church and school, and has done extensive research on her life and her contribution to the village as a whole. She paid for the vicarage and the village well. He has published some of his findings in a photo book (on the right) and has given it to the church. The book includes many of his own high quality photographs, and will be available for anyone to borrow. Our very grateful thanks to Malcolm for all his painstaking research, for recording it for posterity and his gift to the church of this lovely book. WOODBURY SALTERTON BOOK EXCHANGE This is proving very successful but the following points will help it be even better. Donations of a few books are very helpful but large scale "dumping" of several dozen books is not. The crates on the floor are for children's books: please, please do not fill those with adult books. Thank you. Ann and Bob Hunt
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EXTON NEWS ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, EXTON FEBRUARY SUNDAY SERVICES Sunday 4th - 2nd before Lent 18.00, Evening Service. Sunday 11th - Sunday before Lent 09.30, Eucharist Service. Sunday 18th - Lent 1. 09.30, Lay-led Service. Sunday 25th Lent 2. 09.30, Eucharist Service. Ash Wednesday 14 February - Joint Community Eucharist Service 19.30 at St Swithun’s Church, Woodbury. EXTON LADIES GROUP The December meeting of Exton Ladies Group was Christmas Lunch at The Puffing Billy, after which the ladies went to the village hall for a raffle, Christmas cake and tea - a lovely end to the year’s activities. The January meeting was a games afternoon followed by tea, arranged by Valerie Thomas, when a birthday cake was cut to celebrate eight years since the group’s formation. May it continue for many more years. The next meeting on 8 February is a talk on Farms for City Children. Any ladies interested in coming will be very welcome. We meet at the village hall at 14.15. EXMOUTH FOOD BANK A very big thank you to all who generously contributed extra festive items over the Christmas period. They were gratefully received. Unfortunately recently someone left a bag of jars with food that was mostly 10 to 12 years out of date. Please consider the vulnerable people, who would have been the recipients of this food, by checking that everything that you donate is within date. EASTER EGG HUNT IN THE GOOSEFIELD, EXTON FRIDAY 30 MARCH, 10.30 - 12.00. Editor’s Note : In order to maximise submitted copy and photographs into Woodbury News, it may be necessary to reduce the size of some items. The Editorial team will attempt to do this as carefully as possible.
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WOODBURY PARISH COUNCIL
Tony Le Riche, Clerk Woodbury PC, Greenside, Greenway, Woodbury, EX5 1LP Tel: 01395 233791. Email: woodburyparishcouncil@gmail.com. http://woodbury-pc.org.uk Happy New Year! says Parish Council Chairman, Cllr Cheryl McGauley. Our big project for the year will be to refurbish The Arch. Some ideas have come in but there is still scope for more. In particular, the bus shelter and cycle racks give the opportunity for some really creative thinking. We have also been asked to find a way to put a bus shelter on the other side of the road so again, ideas on this would be most welcome. Tony Le Riche, our Clerk, is pulling these ideas together so please get in touch with him, or call in to the office on any morning from Monday – Thursday. At this month’s Parish Council meeting we set our budget for the next financial year. We have included £5,000 towards the cost of the works to The Arch and we have had to set aside £10,000 for urgent works to the walls of Gulliford cemetery. This is held on a long lease jointly by Woodbury and Lympstone Parish Councils. It is just off Harefield Cross towards Lympstone and is a very tranquil spot. If you haven’t been, it really is worth a look. We will be working with Lympstone PC to make this area safe again. I know that we asked Council Tax payers to pay substantially more this year but with careful planning we have been able to provide for these works with no increase in the Parish Council’s share of next year’s Council Tax demand. As things stand at the moment, there should be no increases in the next few years but we should now be able to afford to carry out more new projects across the Parish in future. The Parish Council has agreed to provide public defibrillators in each of the three areas of the Parish. More than half of the money is coming from the Parishes Together fund provided by DCC and EDDC with the remainder coming from Parish Council funds. Training is included as part of the package. This equipment is fail-safe and very easy to use. There are simple instructions to follow. The equipment will not work if it detects a pulse on the patient so there is no chance of giving someone a ‘shock’ if they don’t need it. The Woodbury Neighbourhood Plan will take a step forward later in the month when Cllr John Pyne will present a draft Plan to the Parish Council for approval at the meeting on 29 January 2018. The Parish Council will then decide on the next steps before the Plan goes to EDDC for them to do their bit. It is essential that the Plan can show full community support so even if you do not normally get involved, on this occasion it would be helpful if you came along to have a look at what is and isn’t included. The Plan has to show how it will contribute to the sustainability of the Parish on three levels – socially, environmentally and economically. All these aspects need to be included to show how the three communities of Woodbury Parish will remain strong and vibrant for many years to come.
23 The Annual Community Litter Pick will take place over the weekend of the 3/4 March 2018. More details will be announced next month but if you would like to get involved in this worthwhile community activity please get in touch with Cllr Geoff Jung to offer your services. The Parish Council Office at Greenside, Greenway, Woodbury, is now open to the public from 09.15 – 13.00 on Mondays to Thursdays. You can contact the Clerk at woodburyparishcouncil@gmail.com or by ringing 01395 233791.
WOODBURY NEWS CLOSING DATES 20 FEBRUARY. 20 MARCH. 17 APRIL. 22 MAY. 19 JUNE. 17 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 email to karensquires100@gmail.com
DECEMBER WEATHER Well, we did not get a deluge in December and rainfall was 99% of the 25-year average at 89.4mm (3.54ins in old money). It was a month of strong and variable winds with most of the wet stuff coming during the Christmas holiday. Max/min temperatures were average at 13C/-1C. Apart from a couple of hail storms we missed out on the snow that fell in the north of the county. Looking at the yearly totals of rainfall, we had 810.3mm in 2017 which was 88.6% of the 25-year average; however this figure is distorted by the run of relatively wet years between 2007 and 2014 and is much more typical of earlier years. On the 8th I drew the bedroom curtains and saw a kestrel making a meal of a blackbird on the lawn; she glared at me for a moment and then grabbed her catch and flew off. Sorry, no predictions for 2018; the Met Office can’t get it right and I well remember Michael Fish! PJH The Woodbury News attempts to represent a variety of views within the Community, but does not accept responsibility for anything but Editorial comment. While it may publish unacknowledged material, nothing is included unless the Editor knows the name and address of the author(s).
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ROUND AND ABOUT BIRTHS Beverley and Phil Simcox are pleased to announce the arrival on New Year’s Eve of their newest grandchildren, William and Jack, twin sons of Matthew and Claire and brothers to two-year-old James. DEATHS We are sorry to report the death of Gordon Askew of Fulford Way on 18 December. Gordon was born in 1926 and educated at Christ's Hospital, Sussex. After Home Guard duties, he served in the Royal Signals from 1944-48. He spent most of his career with Sun Life Assurance, latterly in the computing department. He retired with his wife to Woodbury but she died in 2016. Woodturning was one of his hobbies and he enjoyed the RBL coffee mornings. We send our condolences to his two sons and their families. We send our condolences to the family of Anthony Mills of Long Meadow whose funeral was at St Swithun’s on 5 January. THANKS Many thanks to Roger Stokes who, for some 17 years, has produced the Woodbury village website (see page 14). This form of communication will be missed, especially perhaps by those who have moved away but who still want to keep in touch with local events. Since 1996 Mrs Miller has been delivering the Woodbury News and is now stepping down from this role. We wish her well and extend a huge thank-you for all she has done over the past 22 years in making sure her neighbours in Park Close receive their copy of the magazine. We would be pleased to hear from anyone who feels they may be able to take on Mrs Miller’s delivery of eight magazines (tel Beverley on 01395 232858). THE WOODBURY KITCHEN Great news! I have covered my initial outlay and therefore all monies from the sale of the book will be earmarked for one or more of our local charities. I have about another fifty copies to sell which will bring in a nice sum for sharing out. However, it needs one thing to make it even more successful – your participation! Please, even if you have loads of recipe books, buy a copy – it only costs £6 and makes a great little present. Copies are available at the Post Office, Kilve’s and the bicycle shop BikeIn and, of course, from me. Just give me a ring on 232120 or call round to 5 Beeches Close. Thank you. Jean Carpenter
25 CAROLS AROUND WOODBURY I have received a letter from Ronald Peters, the Exmouth representative for Save the Children, confirming that the carol singing donation amounted to £405. He says “I am writing to thank those involved in the carol singing for this magnificent donation which will be put to good and immediate use in relief work amongst needy children.” I would like to add my thanks to the singers and those who coordinated and collected at the door, particularly Sarah Owen who led the singing and Paul Hudson who coordinated the collection. And thank you to Paul and Anna Crafer who supplied the mince pies and Joyce and Liz Haynes for the mulled wine. I have not received any offers from anyone to take over the organisation of carols around Woodbury in the future. I am hoping Sarah Owen will continue to lead the singing with the Community Choir on one night, but to provide a reasonable coverage of Woodbury, we need two nights. This will require another person to lead the singing. I am happy to work with someone taking over the organisation, but I am now finding it physically difficult to walk around and lead the singing. It would be a pity to let this tradition in Woodbury die! Mike Jeans REV W KEBLE MARTIN ANNIVERSARY 2019 sees the 50th anniversary of the death of Rev Keble Martin, author of The Concise British Flora, which he wrote and published whilst living in Woodbury. Many of the kneelers in St Swithun's Church are based on his illustrations. A group of villagers are planning to mark this anniversary with a series of events during the latter part of 2019. If you would be interested in becoming involved or have memories of Rev Keble Martin, please contact Sue Hudson on 01395232203 or email suejhudson@btinternet.com. Sue Hudson
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
From Janet Macdonald Your readers might like to know that there is a free concert with tea and cakes at St Margaret’s Topsham at 15.00 on Sunday afternoon, 25 February, with a pot-pourri of songs and duets including Come to the Fair, Danny Boy, works by Schumann, Gounod, Monteverdi, and the beautiful Bilbo’s Last Song by Donald Swann. There will be a retiring collection for Exeter Foodbank. Queries 01382 271858. ROYAL BRITISH LEGION COFFEE MORNINGS 1 & 15 FEBRUARY. 1 & 15 MARCH 10.00 - 11.30, RBL ROOM behind Woodbury village hall All are invited to join us on alternate Thursdays.
26 WILLIAM CHARLES RENDLE - A TRAGIC STORY Every year the parish remembers the men who died during the First World War, and especially those who are named on the War Memorial. Research has shown that several men with Woodbury connections, either through birth or upbringing, lost their lives but are not commemorated in the parish. Delving into their histories has disclosed some sad stories, but one stands out as a tragedy from the day the young man was born until the day he died. William Charles Rendle was born in 1896 in the Workhouse in Fulham, the illegitimate son of an Annie Rendle who was employed in Fulham in 1901 as a cook for a solicitor’s family. In 1891 Annie was a kitchen maid at Marpool Hall in Exmouth. The Rendle family came from Exmouth where Annie and her siblings were all born. An older sister, Emily, went to work for a retired soldier, her cousin, who lived in Woolwich; another sister, Jessie, married James Buckland and settled in Woodbury Salterton. The census of 1901 records that four-year old William was being cared for (together with another illegitimate child of the village) and lived with his aunt Jessie and family in a small cottage in School Lane. When William was eight years old he was sent to a large Home for Waifs and Strays at Frome in Somerset. There he stayed until 1911 when, aged 14, he was shipped off to Canada, his aunt Emily signing a form of consent for him to emigrate. On the passenger list he was described as a labourer. Many orphanages sent their children to Canada when they reached the age of 14, the age at which they could earn their living, as they were unable to keep them in the Homes. Evidently William was ill whilst he was in Canada and in 1913 he was shipped back to England and sent to Farm Home Approved School for Boys in Staffordshire. From there he went into service at the Soldiers Home at Whittington Heath in Lichfield. This stay was also shortlived as by 1914 he was a resident of St Thomas Workhouse in Exeter. There is a gap in any further record of William until one fateful day on 7 Apr 1919 the logbook of the headmaster of Woodbury School recorded that a man was found on the school premises who had committed suicide that morning - school was closed for the afternoon. Woodbury Salterton School
27 Two days later the school was again closed for an inquest, which revealed that the man was William Charles Rendle. He was buried at Woodbury Salterton on 11th April with a special form of service used for suicides. The coroner’s inquest revealed the tragic story. William had been called up but any records of his service have disappeared, so the dates he served are not known. His aunt Emily, who had married an Exmouth man and was now living in the town, was the main witness. She stated that William had been staying with her since being demobilized. He intended going to Exeter Employment exchange and finding lodgings in the city, and Emily gave him the £2. 10s he had received from his Pay Office. She recalled that a few years ago the deceased went to Canada, but after an illness was sent back to England, and had never been quite the same since, being of a changeable disposition and at times queer in his head. He had been writing to a girl, but had told the witness that the girl had given him up. One day he ran into the house and said, ‘Aunt Em, the sky is falling, the sky is falling’. Frederick Charles Turner, schoolmaster of Woodbury Salterton, said the deceased was a pupil of his in the infant department years ago, and considered him below the average standards of intellect. The discovery that something unusual was in the lavatory was made by the children during playtime. The witness obtained the assistance of Chief Petty Officer Kenyon (from HMS Warspite), who lived close at hand, and the body was cut down and artificial respiration applied. The deceased had no right to be on the school premises. On the door was hanging a girl’s velvet frock, which did not belong to any of the children at the school. P.C. Parr of Woodbury said he had ascertained that the deceased arrived at Exeter in uniform on Thursday, April 3rd (the day he left Exmouth), and put up at 7 Paris Street, where he paid for his meals as he had them, and said very little. On the Friday he changed into the blue serge suit in which he was found dead, and sold his Service clothes to a second-hand dealer for 7s. 6d. He left Paris Street on Sunday morning, when he appeared to have only a halfpenny, and was carrying a parcel. The witness could not find out where the deceased obtained the brown velvet frock, but he suggested that possibly the man had obtained it as a present for a cousin in Woodbury Salterton, to whom he had previously given a similar garment. The deceased seemed to have a craze for velvet, and even the bag found on the body was lined with that material. His aunt agreed that William had a remarkable fondness for velvet, and always seemed to have pieces on him. The jury returned a verdict of ‘Suicide during temporary insanity’. And so was concluded a tragic life. Gill Selley
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PLASTIC FANTASTIC Modern plastics are wonderful materials. Although they are now incorporated into almost every product that we purchase they are being used more efficiently than ever before. The film of plastic that seals a ready-meal tray is incredibly thin and yet it is so strong that you couldn't push your finger through it and so it has to be punctured with a fork. A couple of decades ago a 10-year-old car that had done 75,000 miles was worn out and the dashboard would be cracked and sun damaged. Today a 15-year-old car that has done 150,000 miles will look pretty much the same as it did the year it left the factory due to the use of modern materials. Plastic is an expensive material to produce and so it is in the interest of product producers to use it in the most efficient way that they can. That is the reason why fizzy drinks bottles are made from plastics which are immensely strong yet incredibly thin. By producing a thin-walled bottle not only do they use less raw material, they also save weight which reduces transport costs. The problem is that we can now produce products so efficiently that the cost has become negligible. Few people would think twice about throwing away a plastic bag or a drink bottle but the environmental implications are huge. Unlike cardboard and paper most plastic packaging will never break down. It just becomes a mass of small pieces that will be around for thousands of years. In 2015 large shops began changing 5p for all single-use carrier bags and usage dropped by more than 80 percent in the first year of the scheme. This means that more than nine billion fewer plastic bags were used. Retailers gave over ÂŁ66 million to good causes - amounting to 4p for every single-use bag sold by them. When Wild-Woodbury did the litter collection in the spring of 2017 there was a noticeable reduction in the number of carrier bags we collected from around the Parish. There were however huge numbers of plastic bottles. These bottles represent a massive resource of valuable plastic that could easily Part of the litter collected on the be recycled. Wild-Woodbury spring clean
29 In Denmark every canned or bottled drink has a supplementary "Pesh" charge applied and that charge is refunded in full when the packaging is recycled. Vending machines have a slot for returning the empty packaging and the Pesh charge is credited against the purchase of another drink. Germany, Sweden and Denmark also have deposit schemes. In the UK the government and manufacturers are looking at similar schemes although they are being resisted by The British Plastics Federation (BPF). In the UK just 57% of all plastic bottles are collected for recycling, compared with levels of up to 90% in countries that have deposit return schemes. The campaign to get a deposit charged on bottles got a huge boost when CocaCola agreed to take part in trials in the UK. Coca-Cola produce roughly 100 billion bottles a year and so if they were to adopt a deposit system not only would it would have a huge impact on the environment but it would also create a massive expansion of the recycling industry, providing employment for hundreds of people. The waste plastic doesn't only affect the environment on land. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation has calculated that by the year 2050 there will be more plastic in our oceans than fish. The problem is that fish eat the smaller particles of plastic thinking that it is edible, and die from lack of nutrition. Even more worrying is that fish being consumed by humans contain more and more plastic which is then getting into the food chain. One of the most wasteful of modern practices is the use of single-use plastics, items that are used and then disposed of. Things such as plastic cups with cardboard outer coverings, coffee pods, cutlery, and many other items that are difficult to recycle are simply used and then dumped. It is important that we move away from these products and use materials and packaging that is less damaging to the environment. Tony Bennett
Colin (Landlord of the White Hart, Woodbury) with his new stock of paper straws which are now given to customers instead of plastic straws, supporting the last straw campaign as reported on page 33 of the Holiday issue of Woodbury News.
30 CLINTON DEVON ESTATES Black Hill Quarry update Black Hill Quarry has now come to the end of its functional life, although it remains under quarry regulations and will be closed to the public for safety reasons for the foreseeable future. On-site quarrying stopped several years ago and until recently, the site had still been processing sand and gravel from nearby quarries. This activity has also now ceased. Black Hill Quarry covers 64 hectares and has been operational for many decades. Under its planning permission, the site will be now returned to heathland. It lies adjacent to the core area of the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths. Although the surrounding heathland is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Special Area of Conservation and a Special Protection Area, Black Hill Quarry does not have the same statutory designations, although it is a County Wildlife Site. Significant work still needs to be undertaken before habitat restoration at the site is complete. Aggregate Industries (the quarry operator), helped by the RSPB, has been doing a fantastic job on the restoration scheme, with the company’s work at this site highly commended at the Mineral Product Association’s Biodiversity Awards in 2017. It may still be many years before the site is open to the public, but excellent progress has been made, and once completed, the wildlife-rich site, complete with water features, will complement the existing heathland and be an amazing new recreation area for local people and visitors to explore and enjoy. Although the life of the quarry itself is complete, Blackhill Engineering, a separate business, will remain operational at the same location. Blackhill Engineering produces high quality heavy engineering for the UK Civil Engineering Industry, along with the MOD, and also supplies a range of fascinating heavy engineering products to the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Norway and Africa. They employ over 30 skilled people, a figure which is set to more than double with new plans. They are developing four engineering apprentices and deliver an amazing amount for the local economy — a great business we are happy to support and one which wishes to work in harmony with the precious natural environment of the Pebblebed Heaths, within which it sits. The facilities of Blackhill Engineering are immediately adjacent to the quarry processing plant. Specialising in steel fabrication and design, Blackhill Engineering has recently been involved in many prestigious projects including the design of flood defence gates for New York City Hospital, work for the European Space Agency and the pier at Hinkley Point.
31 The innovative design and engineering company, which also produces specialist off-road wheeled and tracked vehicles for the MOD and civilian customers, was awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category for its outstanding contribution in 2017. The nature of the business of Blackhill Engineering, and its wide range of unique fabricated products has meant that the existing site is constraining the ability to operate efficiently and optimise the highly skilled workforce and the specialist equipment to meet the needs of UK and overseas customers. With the quarry closing, a planning development proposal has been submitted by the landowner Clinton Devon Estates to allow Blackhill Engineering, a significant local employer and contributor to the local economy, to establish new specialist facilities within the site formerly occupied by the processing facilities of the quarry. This covers about 1.5 hectares. The focus of this proposal is only on the pre-existing developed concrete areas where the quarry buildings once stood, and does not involve any encroachment onto heathland or pre-existing wildlife habitat. As with all planning proposals, the merits of expanding Blackhill Engineering will be judged by the planning authorities who will be looking at issues such as impact of any new buildings on the landscape. The site proposed is currently covered in concrete and any restoration to high quality habitat will be problematic; therefore mitigation proposals that might secure significantly more wildlife benefits for the surrounding heathland are being discussed. Kate Ponting, Countryside Learning Officer Tel No: 01395 446918. Fax: 01395 446126 Editor’s note: readers may be interested in a late submission from Tony Bennett as follows ... “Increased development of this area is totally inappropriate. In all probability the ongoing processing of quarried material from other areas would probably have been less detrimental than the current proposal. The construction of an industrial estate will result in lots more lorries, cars, light pollution, and more people on site - not a great way to encourage wildlife to thrive. The current infrastructure will not support the demands of a large industrial estate. The main road will be disrupted massively while upgrade work is done to the power supply, water supply, installation of high speed broadband, and improved foul drainage. Cont’d/...
32 Cont’d/... The proposal envisages a 10-fold increase in personnel working on the site - that means it will be generating about 10 times more journeys to and from the site each day (amusing that each of the 80 staff uses a car which equates to 160 movements per day). In addition to staff movements there will be more customers visiting the site and a huge increase in the number of HGV vehicles moving around the already inadequate road network around the Parish. They will be delivering steel and raw material to the estate and taking away the huge bridge sections etc that will be produced by the heavy engineering company which will be occupying the units. Returning the area to heathland as originally proposed would increase the area of permeable surface. Increased drainage would reduce flooding on a road and area that is already plagued by floodwater problems (both locally and downstream). This extremely sensitive area should be restored - not degraded by further industry. It would be morally wrong to allow further development in this area. This is one of the most highly protected and scientifically important regions of Europe. Adjacent areas are designated: SSI (Special Scientific Interest) SPA (Special Protected Area) AONB (Area of outstanding natural beauty) and CWS(County Wildlife site).” Tony Bennett Editor’s further note: It is possible to view the application on the EDDC Planning Portal at: https://planning.eastdevon.gov.uk/online-applications by entering the reference: 177/3022/MOUT. Please note: any comments on the portal must be submitted by 2 February 2018. At the Woodbury Parish council meeting on 15 January 2018 the Council voted against the proposal, saying there are other areas nearby more suited to industrial development. FoSS SUPPER CONCERT SATURDAY 27 JANUARY IN ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH AT 19.30 preceded by the AGM at 19.00 Barbershop, Nigel Alcock, Bel Canto. Tickets £7.50 from Pat Browne, committee members or Rook Pie.
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WOODBURY FRIENDSHIP GROUP A monthly social event for people aged 50+ WEDNESDAY 21 FEBRUARY, 10.00-12.00 Church Rooms, Woodbury PCSO Justin Willis will be giving a talk. Come and meet him and enjoy lovely coffee, pots of tea and cake No charge, but donations welcome for refreshments Details from:vj.eva@westbankfriends.org
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS 26 Jan. 27 Jan. 1 Feb. 3 Feb. 7 Feb. 8 Feb. 8 Feb. 10 Feb. 13 Feb. 14 Feb. 17 Feb. 21 Feb. 23 Feb. 25 Feb. 1 March 2 March 3/4 March 5 March 8 March 10 March 30 March 2 April 7 April 20 April 26 April 28 April 3 May 25-28 May 6 Sept. 1 Nov.
Friday Night Flix 19.30 (doors open 18.45), WVH. Film Sully. FoSS AGM 19.00. Supper Concert. 19.30. Local History Society AGM. WVH. 19.30. Opening up to God. 19.30-21.00. Heatherdene, Broadway. Tennis Club AGM. 20.00. Church Rooms. Exton Ladies Group. Farms for City Children. 14.15. EVH. Woodbury WI Birthday Party. 19.00. WVH. Valentine’s Hop. WVH. 19.30-23.00. (01395 516873 or 01392 420420). Woodbury Garden Club AGM and Supper. 19.30. WVH. WSWI: Crafting Workshop. 19.30. WSVH. Visit to Avalon Marshes. Twinning Association. Woodbury Friendship Group. 10.00-12.00. Church Rooms. Woodbury Craft Group. 13.30. Church Rooms. Quoram Concert. 15.00. St Margaret’s Church, Topsham. Local History Society. The Ware Family of Woodbury (Part 3). Women’s World Day of Prayer. 13.30. St Swithun’s Church. Annual Community Litter Pick. Opening up to God. 19.30-21.00. Woodbury Church Rooms. Woodbury WI Easter Wreath-making. 19.00. WVH. Crack Shot Shooting Event, Twinning Association. Easter Egg Hunt in the Goosefield, Exton. 10.30-12.00. Opening up to God. 19.30-21.00. Woodbury Church Rooms. Walk and Lunch, Twinning Association. Charity Quiz. WVH. 18.30 for 19.00 start. Tel: 07831 121268. Magic of Hollywood, Exmouth Pavilion. Twinning Association. FoSS Spring Concert. 19.00. St Swithun’s Church. Local History Society Early Victorian Devon. WVH. 19.30. Twinning Trip to Bretteville. History Society The History of Woodbury Castle. WVH. 19.30. History Society The Water Mills of East Devon. WVH. 19.30.
Do email your high resolution photos of local people or events to Karen at karensquires100@ gmail.com 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? Photos taken with a camera, rather than a mobile phone are preferred as they reproduce more clearly on paper.
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SMALL ADS: (3 lines) private £2.00. (3 lines) Business £5.00 (£50.00) DISPLAY ADS: £17.00 ¼ page (£185 p.a.) To: Karen Squires, Willowfield, Oakhayes Road, Woodbury EX5 1JT Tel: 233299 (e-mail karensquires100@gmail.com). The Woodbury News accepts no liability for:- i) Any claims made by the advertiser; ii) Any errors or omissions in the advertisement as submitted by the advertiser; iii) Any legal action as a result of the advertisement.
Africa / Asia / Australia USA / Canada / NZ South America / Antarctica Discuss your travel plans with the award-winning experts
Nomadic Travel 25 Gandy Street Exeter Tel: 01392 221199 Email: info.nomadictravel.co.uk
www.nomadictravel.co.uk Independent travel agents Established 1999 100% Financial Protection ATOL T7452
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Woodbury Salterton Village Hall Hall –Tables and Chairs, Well equipped kitchen with cooker and fridge, crockery and cutlery inclusive in hire. Modest Rates.
Woodbury Village Hall Hall and two meeting rooms, Fully equipped kitchen WIFI, sound system and projector Available for: Dances and Parties Wedding Receptions Meetings and Classes Jumble Sales and Craft Fairs Badminton, Plays, Business Lettings
For bookings please contact:
For bookings please contact: Robin or Marian Lennox Tel: 01395 232126
Pat or Gill Bricknell 01395 232463
email:- woodburyvh@gmail.com www.woodburyvillagehall.org.uk
T.D. BUILDERS General Quality Building Service * New builds & Extensions * Brickwork & Block work * Rendering & Plastering * Drives & Patios * All types of building work undertaken !! FREE ESTIMATES
01395 233995 or 07751 738092
10kg bio logs Net of kindling Large Small Net of logs Bulk bag of logs 90cm cube Bulk bag of logs 100cm cube
£ £ £ £
5.00 6.50 4.50 6.50
£65.00 £75.00
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The White Hart Woodbury We are currently taking bookings for
Valentines Night
£29.99 for 3 courses (to include a free glass of pink fizz).
* * * Open Mic Nights are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Next Open Mic Night - 15 February
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Come and join us to watch the
Six Nations Rugby Matches
Little China Fish & Chips and Chinese Food to Take Away Telephone Orders Welcome 01395 233353 The Arch, Woodbury EX5 1LL OPENING HOURS CLOSED MONDAY Tuesday 5pm - 10pm Wednesday - Saturday 12 noon - 1:45pm & 5pm - 10pm Sunday 5pm - 9.30pm
Church Stile Lane, Woodbury EX5 1HN
Food Allergies If you are allergic to any ingredients, please advise when making your order.
Tel: 01395 489259
Cash Only
on the big screen!
WOODBURY SALTERTON
W.S. TAXI 1 - 8 People
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
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Welcoming New Patients A friendly, caring practice providing the very latest treatment techniques, in a relaxed setting:
Routine dental care with oral health assessment
Cosmetic dental treatments including whitening, implants, veneers
Crowns made on the day of your visit, with no need for impressions!!
Facial Rejuvenation treatment also now available. Speak to our friendly team.
Tel: 01395 442552
www.budleighdentalpractice.co.uk
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WOODBURY GARAGE
MOTS SERVICE REPAIRS ALL MAKES & MODELS ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS
The Arch, Woodbury EX5 1LL woodburygarage@hotmail.co.uk
T: 01395 233004 M: 07527 125956
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Woodbury Dance Studio RAD BALLET Grades and Majors
Children from 2½ years Principal: Mary Griffiths ARAD, MA(Oxon) Tel: 01395 271249 marygriffiths@hotmail.com www.woodburydance.co.uk All classes at Woodbury C of E Primary School
ALL BUILDING JOBS CONSIDERED
R. Miller & Son Painters and Decorators THORNS COTTAGE, WOODBURY
Tel: Woodbury 233773 All work expertly carried out under personal supervision.
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