April 2023

WOODBURY NEWS

The Big Help Out is a campaign to showcase how volunteering benefits both communities and the people who take part. The campaign is specifically encouraging a national day of volunteering on Monday 8 May, which is the bank holiday following the coronation weekend.

Keen-eyed readers of Woodbury News need look no further than pages 23, 30 and 31 to see a full programme of events planned in our three villages on the 6 and 7 May to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, and we thank all those volunteers who are working behind the scenes to plan and organise these exciting events. So, having read this edition of Woodbury News and having taken part in all the fun and games, you will see that help is indeed needed not far from home. Katie Harries, who is planning a year volunteering in Senegal, is organising an Easter Fete in Woodbury all morning on 7 April (see page 7) and welcomes our support. We look forward to hearing all about her year in due course. The Scouts and Guides, who meet at The Hive in Woodbury, are recruiting new members, but are in desperate need of leaders and helpers (see pages 14 and 15) so that they can continue being part of this worldwide organisation. And Woodbury School is still looking for governors (more information on page 19).

On the subject of reading, the mobile library is coming to Woodbury on an extra day each month, as the information in the box on page 15 shows. On a more serious note, those with less time on their hands because they are busy walking their dogs, are urged to read the piece on page 29 from the Devon & Cornwall police rural affairs team about dogs and livestock, which urges dog owners to be aware of legislation and the legal responsibilities of owning and walking dogs. The sole letter to the editor this month on page 28 needs no further explanation, but the editor sincerely hopes never to have to publish another letter in this vein again.

So let’s enjoy the coming months, and the editorial team wishes readers of Woodbury News a happy, sunny and fulfilling Easter. Let the volunteering begin - or indeed continue!

The cover photograph, of daffodils on Woodbury village green, was taken by the editor to mark the spring equinox, and to herald the promise of warmer days to come.

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ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH, WOODBURY

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CHURCH SERVICES

2 April - Palm Sunday Holy Communion at St Swithun’s, 11.15. Evening Worship at Exton, 18.00. Cross of Christ at St Swithun’s – a sequence of music, hymns and readings for Passiontide, 18.30.

7 April - Good Friday Walk of Witness in Woodbury, 11.30.

9 April - Easter Day Holy Communion at St Swithun’s led by Bishop Jackie at 09.30.

16 April - Easter 2 Morning Worship at Exton, 09.30. Evensong at St Swithun’s, 18.30.

23 April - Easter 3 Café Service at St Swithun’s, 10.30.

30 April - Easter 4 Mission Community Breakfast ‘Creation Service’ at Woodbury Salterton at 09.30.

St Swithun’s Easter Lych Gate

The next lych gate stall in St Swithun’s church will be on Saturday 1 April, 09.30 - 11.00.

There will be a special Easter-themed raffle as well as the usual bacon rolls, cake and coffee. Do join us.

Further information will be available on the church noticeboard and in the monthly Digest. To receive this by email please send your email address to st.swithuns.digest@gmail.com.

FLOODLIGHTING ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH

For your special event, contact Mike Jeans on 01395 232544. Floodlight dedications are displayed on the church noticeboard at the lych gate.

CHURCH ALTAR FLOWERS - APRIL

2 - Lent no flowers. 9 & 16 - Easter lilies. 23 & 30 - Mrs C Keep.

Please add your name to the list in church if you wish to purchase a lily in memory of a loved one.

We will decorate church for Easter on Saturday 8 April. Barbara Hill

FoSS SPRING CONCERT

SATURDAY 29 APRIL AT 19.00 (note earlier start)

ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH

Featuring Devon County Junior Choir, Bel Canto Choir with Catherine Luke. Tickets £10.00 (children £2) from Rook Pie, Pat Browne, committee members or on the door.

DEVON’S BEST KEPT CHURCHYARD COMPETITION

Following last month’s article about the competition run by the CPRE (Campaign for the Protection of Rural England) to find Devon’s best kept churchyard, I thought that Woodbury News readers would like to know that St Swithun’s churchyard has participated in this competition in the past and been successful in being awarded Highly Commended and Commended. We have already submitted our application for this year.

The churchyard group continues to meet on a regular basis on Saturday mornings. We have been fortunate to receive funding from FoSS (Friends of St Swithun’s) to enable us to buy a mower, which will make our management of the grass in high and late summer much easier and more effective.

During the past year we have planted two trees, a rowan and a crab apple, and will be planting a wild cherry in the next few weeks. Our compost bins are working well and producing compost, which we are using in the churchyard or in our own gardens.

If you walk through the churchyard and see any interesting birds or mammals, do let us know. Equally, if you would be interested in joining our friendly group, please contact Sue Hudson 232203 or just turn up on a Saturday morning around 10.00ish in your wellies!

Sue Hudson

FOSS (FRIENDS OF ST SWITHUN’S)

The Spring Concert will take place in St Swithun’s on Saturday 29 April at 19.00 featuring Devon County Junior Choir under the direction of Andrew Downton (an organ scholar), who will make the organ sing; we will also have our own Bel Canto choir joined by Catherine Luke as soloist. Tickets £10 adult, £2 school-age child from Pat Browne (232805), committee or Rook Pie - a pre-coronation event not to be missed.

FoSS has supported the maintenance programme at St Swithun’s by paying for extensive masonry stonework in the tower and providing a motor mower for the churchyard. We are intending to fund the return of the clock chimes with the help of a Parish Council grant.

Pat Browne

WOODBURY AND NEWTON ST CYRES CRICKET CLUB

We are all looking forward to another new season of cricket at Town Lane. Work on the ground has been underway over the last month or so and will continue in the run-up towards the beginning of the season. The club has been taking steps to improve its facilities and has recently replaced all the old traditional lighting to energy-saving LED. As always, new players are most welcome. We look forward to welcoming adults and colts back to the club in the coming season.

Ian Hughes

WOODBURY AND DISTRICT ROYAL BRITISH LEGION

With sadness I have to report the death of Commander Peter Hill RN (rtrd), a member who always supported our events and coffee mornings. Peter, who died at the age of 97 years, served in the Second World War and was such an interesting gentleman to listen to.

We are having a coffee morning on Wednesday 26 April in the British Legion room, at the rear of Woodbury village hall, from 10.30 to noon. Please come and support the event and say hello; it's been a long time since we socialised. New or prospective new members do come and meet us we are a small but welcoming group.

Sandra Huish

WOODBURY

EASTER FETE

FRIDAY 7 APRIL, 09.00-13.00

WOODBURY PLAYING FIELDS BY THE PLAYPARK

Easter egg hunt for all ages, bake sale, egg decorating, egg throwing, test your strength and more.

Raising money for Katie Harries’ year volunteering in Senegal.

WOODBURY GARDEN CLUB

In February we held our AGM; the business part of the evening was followed by a bring-and-share meal and a quiz. It was good to see so many members attending. Members of the committee were willing to continue and Eileen Pye was elected to join them. A thankyou was given to the committee for its work throughout the year and a general thankyou given to the members for the support they have given. New members were welcomed and, as the accounts illustrated, the club has a healthy membership. The business part of the meeting was quickly concluded, the members having agreed an addition to the club rules so that online banking could be accessed if so desired. Mary Wheaton and Eileen Pye have accepted responsibility for producing the programme of meetings and events for next year. Supper was thoroughly enjoyed and the evening concluded with a quiz provided by Tricia Willey. No one managed to get full marks but several people got just one answer wrong so there had to be a tie-breaker question. This was won by Anna Eyres. Congratulations to Anna and also to Sue Sturdy who won the Flower of the Month competition. Over the months Sue had collected the highest number of points.

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Rob Hutch is passionate about house plants! This was evident during his talk at our meeting in March. He accompanied his talk with a wonderful display of house plants from his shop in Bampfylde Street, Exeter. He created a ‘jungle bursting with exotic foliage’ right in the middle of the village hall and this is the aim of his shop, but in the centre of a bustling city! Rob established his shop in 2017. He said ‘I live and breathe house plants and I have them from all over the world.’ As he said ‘a house plant is a plant that will not live outside’ and he went on to give us tips about care, potting, pruning and propagation. I have to admit that I have always thought that house plants did not need as much care or attention as garden plants but, as the evening progressed, I realised how wrong my thinking was.

To be successful with your indoor plants the right position for them is vital: choose the right spot for the right plant if it likes arid conditions, make sure it has light and sun. Using plants from his display Rob illustrated ideal places in the home for them to live. When it comes to watering, everything should be watered from the top. Don’t sit them in a pot of water which encourages the roots to rot. Hold the pot over a sink and water until the water runs out of the bottom. Obviously plants need different amounts of water and this you need to know. Rob believes you can get to know this by observing your plants carefully. Misting is done with plants that like a humid atmosphere and feeding is generally done between the end of March

until September as most indoor plants are dormant during the winter. When it comes to re-potting, choose a pot approximately one inch in width and depth more than the one it is already in. You can use house plant potting compost, multipurpose compost, coir, grit and perlite. Treat your plant to the best potting mix you can afford. Make regular checks for ‘nasties' moving in the compost or for aphids, whiteflies, spider mites etc and prevent them from spreading. One tip Rob gave for treating pests in the compost was to cover the compost with a layer of sand and compress it down firmly. He finished by telling us how to propagate. You can do this by using stem or leaf cuttings, by division, using seeds and by layering. The process for each is a little different and some work better for particular types of plants.

Rob finished the evening by answering questions from members about their indoor plants. If you are reading this and you have a problem with an indoor plant, you would be welcome to visit his shop and discuss it with him. Indoor plants are becoming very popular and they are being given a more equal status within gardening magazines, which you may have realised if you read Gardeners’ World or The Garden. Our next meeting is on 11 April when Jenny Short will be talking about Ponds and Water Features for the Small Garden (Woodbury village hall, 19.30).

Joyce Jeans

GREAT DEVON BREAKFAST

SATURDAY 20 MAY, 08.00 to 11.30

WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL

Tickets £6, children 12 and under £4

Tickets can be bought at the door but it does help with the catering to buy tickets before the day. Tickets available from Chris Lear. Thank you for your support for our local cancer charity FORCE.

01395 232772 / 07941045918

chrisalear06@gmail.com

WOODBURY HISTORY SOCIETY

A large audience gathered in Woodbury village hall on 2 March to hear Charlotte Hodgson, the Archivist of Clinton Devon Estates, welcomed by the society’s Chairman, Nick Burgess.

Charlotte’s topic was Change in the Otter Estuary - a Historical Perspective. In her part-time role, Charlotte has care of the historic documents covering the Devon holdings of both the Baron Clinton and Rolle families. Her talk outlined the changes in the Otter valley brought about by trade, agriculture and the leisure industries.

Compared to the present day, the 1765 Benjamin Dunn map of the region shows the Otter valley to be sparsely populated, with few roads linking East Budleigh and Otterton as the main settlements. These two villages were made up mostly of farmhouses gathered together along a main street.

Charlotte explained that Otterton at that time was at the head of a tidal estuary lined by a number of quays and wharves where activities such as boat-building, lime-making and salmon farming were carried out. Salt pans near the estuary mouth gave their name to the present day Budleigh Salterton, which in 1765 was a mere dot on the map. The gradual decline of trade in the estuary was brought about by strong storms extending the shingle bank at the mouth and the silting up of the navigable river.

Charlotte went on to say that war with France in the early 19th century improved local farmers’ fortunes for a while and more importantly, it was at this time the Rolle family were able to buy out the Duke family who held the Manor of Otterton.

The Rolle family changed the farm lease system which under the Dukes could be as long as 1,000 or even 5,000 years. They introduced a system of secure tenancies for three generations (father, son, grandson or granddaughter in some cases).

Charlotte expanded on the most significant change in the nature of the Otter valley which was implemented by James Green in 1815. His scheme drained the marshland, built drainage channels and straightened the course of the river. She said that over the years more plans were proposed for building a harbour at the mouth of the river Otter, but these were never implemented. As the nineteenth century progressed Budleigh Salterton became a fashionable seaside resort with 288 houses in 1850.

Lastly, to bring us up to the 21st century, Charlotte briefly outlined what has been achieved so far with the Lower Otter Restoration Project. At this point she was joined by Dr Sam Bridgewater, Clinton’s Head of Biodiversity and Conservation, who was in the audience. Sam was able to go into more detail and answer questions about the project.

At the end, both Charlotte and Sam were warmly thanked with a round of applause and as a thankyou, a donation was made to the East Devon Pebblebed and Heaths Trust on behalf of Woodbury History Society.

Image Extracted from1765 Benjamin Dunn Map

The next meeting of WHS is on Thursday 4 May at 19.30 in Woodbury village hall. Robert Hesketh will give a talk entitled Curiosities to be Found in Devon Churches. He will explore the wealth of artistic and historic treasures to be discovered in our parish churches, taking in green men and tinners’ rabbits to name just a couple. Joyce Peachey

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PUPPY TRAINING AT WOODBURY

Congratulations to the following puppies with their handlers on achieving the Kennel Club Puppy Obedience Award:

 Charles and Freya Putnam with Milo (West Highland terrier)

 Jo Burt with Margot (Cocker Spaniel/Labrador)

 Lesley Walton with Lilly (Cavapoo)

 Kit Wilson with Claud (Golden Retriever)

 Malcolm Worth with Reggie (English Cocker Spaniel) who unfortunately missed the presentation.

The next training session starts on 19 April in Woodbury village hall at 19.00. Enquiries to Margaret Edwards at edwardsm22@sky.com or phone 01395 233653.

Margaret Edwards

HOSPISCARE

COFFEE AND CAKE MORNINGS FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH

WOODBURY CHURCH ROOMS

10.00 - 12.00. All very welcome.

WOODBURY TENNIS CLUB

The club is gearing up for summer play. Membership is up for renewal with 60% uptake two weeks before the deadline. The winter league fixtures have been completed with both men's and mixed teams finishing mid-table. We now await the summer league season with four teams, two men’s, one ladies and one mixed playing in the local leagues. We will again have a sociable triples tournament on Friday evenings. Normal club sessions on Sunday mornings and ladies on Tuesdays continue through the year. As we resurfaced them last April, no major work is required to maintain our top quality courts. The intention is to replace our 50-year-old hut/pavilion with a purpose-built wooden pavilion in September after the summer season. We hope to be able to resume our junior coaching programme during the summer term. However we are still seeking a coach to cover for our normal one, who is not available until after half term. Enquiries on juniors to Christine Sheward (christinesheward58@gmail.com).

For any information on Woodbury tennis and enquiries on membership contact Pat Browne (01395 232805 ruthandpatb@aol.com), or come up to club sessions on Sundays from 10.00 to 13.00.

WOODBURY TWINNING ASSOCIATION

On 15 February, a group of twinners visited The Norman Lockyer Observatory in Sidmouth. Luckily for us, the sky was initially clear so we were able to observe the sky through their amazing telescopes, seeing stars of Orion's sword normally not visible with the naked eye. We were then treated to a lovely warming cuppa whilst having a most informative talk on the history of the Observatory, and our trip ended with an amazing visit to the Planetarium. Jan Owen

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SCOUTS AND GUIDES IN WOODBURY

Woodbury has an active group of Guide and Scout Sections that meet at The Hive in the playing fields weekly during term time. Below is what we have on offer in the village:

Scouts (boys and girls)

(also see www.scouts.org.uk for more information)

Beavers – ages 6 to 8, meet on Tuesdays 16.20-17.20.

At risk – temporary Leader in place, new Leader and Assistant Leader required.

Cubs – ages 8 to 10½, meet on Tuesdays 17.30-19.00.

Scouts – ages 10½ to 14, meet on Tuesdays 19.15-21.00.

Girl Guides

(also see www.girlguiding.org.uk for more information)

Rainbows – ages 4 to 7.

Currently not operating as Leaders required

Brownies – ages 7 to 10, meet on Wednesdays 18.00-19.30.

At risk – temporary Leader in place, new Leader and Assistant Leader required

Guides – ages 10 to 14, meet on Thursdays 18.00-19.30.

Guides and Scouts are run by volunteer leaders supported by a volunteer committee. The groups organise a wide range of activities including skills and interest badges, outdoor activities, camps and trips, all tailored for the individual age range of the section. Children can join at any age - you don’t need to start as a Rainbow or Beaver - and all the groups offer the chance to be part of a worldwide organisation that offers a huge range of activities at great value.

At present most of the groups in Woodbury are recruiting new members. We are also looking for enthusiastic people to join us as leaders, assistants, young leaders and as committee members. You don’t need to have been a Scout or Guide yourself; full training and support is provided. To find out more, please contact Helen Ellis email h.ellis142@hotmail.co.uk for Guides, or Donna Gover email Donna@1stwoodburyscouts.org.uk for Scouts. Megan Rimmer

THE MOBILE LIBRARY IN WOODBURY

Until now we have had monthly visits in the village from our mobile library van, but now, because we are such avid readers in Woodbury, we have been rewarded with an extra visit each month! The usual Friday visits for the next few months will be on:

14 April. 12 May. 9 June. 7 July.

4 August. 1 & 29 September. 24 November. The van stops near The Arch bus stop on the opposite side to the garage from 14.00 to 15.30.

In addition, the van will now stop at the same place at 15.10 on the following Tuesdays:

25 April. 23 May and dates to be announced later.

There is a wide choice of books available, and our friendly librarian Mike is always willing to help. You can contact the Devon Libraries Service at info@librariesunlimited.org.uk or by phone at 0345 1551001 for more information.

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WOODBURY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL

Celebrating Science

To get a buzz about Science we decided to celebrate National Science Week. On Monday 13 March the children came into school to find a crime scene because the prayer tree had been stolen! All they knew was that it was one of the teachers and there had been seven clues left to solve and find out who was guilty of the crime.

That week we also had a visit from Mrs Randle who spoke about her career as a nurse. The children from Beech, Willow, Oak and Cherry were very inspired, and the children in Beech class enjoyed listening to each other's heartbeat with the stethoscope.

Willow Class

Willow class have been enjoying testing materials to find out which material would be the best to make an umbrella for their class teddy. They secured materials onto the top of plastic cups and placed 20 raindrops using pipettes on the top. The children soon realised paper and fabric are not waterproof and tin foil and plastic are. After some discussion, they decided plastic would be the best material to use for his umbrella. They look forward to designing teddy's umbrella before the end of the term.

In Maths they have been measuring and comparing weight using balancing scales. They found lots of different objects to measure around the classroom and have recorded their findings in a table. They discovered that the biggest object does not always mean that it is the heaviest.

Ash Class

Spring has been a very busy term for Ash class; with crucial assessments drawing ever closer, we have found that focusing on creative, adventurous and peaceful projects have been just as important. In January, the children began to explore a new History question 'How has crime and punishment during the last 1,000 years changed?' which has led to many sources being analysed, from photos to graphs to statements, in addition to a trip to Bodmin jail in Cornwall. The children had a fantastic time being immersed into a world steeped in history, in order to learn about the gory, the scary and the punishment - if you stole a stick of celery, you would have a minimum 10-day sentence. They designed and made a fairground ride in Design Technology with the assistance of Crumble - a programming system used in computing - to enable their ride to rotate and light up as fairground rides do. cont’d/...

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The Science focus during the spring term has asked 'How do we see?', where children have undertaken a variety of investigations focused on the apparatus we use to enable us to see how does a torch work? and in the latter part, more so, 'how do our eyes work?'. Thankfully, no eyes were harmed during the investigations, although Mrs O'Donnell was able to prove how easy it was to break a blood vessel in her eye, from sneezing! A delightful way to end most Fridays has been Buddy time, where Ash class join Beech class (reception) and read a book to them. The children are able to sit inside the classroom or in the outdoor area to share a book and ask each other questions about how their week has gone. It is so endearing to see our 10-11 year olds alternate between being focused, mature, critical, analytical and reasoned to the simple, surprised, impressed and gentle giants they are with such little souls.

Word Book Day

Parents created amazing costumes for World Book Day this year. We changed the theme this year with the children having to dress up as a ‘word’ and they enjoyed a range of bookrelated activities throughout the day.

We would like to thank Debra Wellington, author of The Animal Says… for coming to school to read and share her book. The children in Beech, Willow and Oak enjoyed the story and the older children were able to ask lots of interesting questions about being an author.

We are still looking for Governors to support our Federation. Governance is a great opportunity to give something back to your community through our fantastic Church of England schools.

We are now recruiting skilled volunteers to serve as governors for our schools, Woodbury and Pinhoe Church of England Primary. You don’t need lots of experience and you don’t need to be a parent. All we ask is that you value Church of England education, share our passion for making our schools the best they can be and have the commitment and skills needed as a governor.

As a governor, you’ll get the opportunity to lead, serve and develop to make a positive difference to the educational experiences and outcomes of children and young people. There is nothing more satisfying and the Diocese of Exeter will support you every step of the way. To indicate your interest in becoming a governor, please complete the expression of interest form on our website Be A School Governor - Diocese of Exeter (anglican.org) or email beagovernor@exeter.anglican.org

If you prefer, you can speak to our education team on 01392 294950. We’d love to hear from you. If you would like to find out more about how Cedar Tree Federation Board operates, please contact Alexa agill@cedartreefederation.org.

Gillian Pyle (Head of School)

WOODBURY HISTORY SOCIETY

4 MAY, 19.30, WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL

A talk by Robert Hesketh on A Curious Look at Devon Churches

Robert will explore the wealth of artistic and historic treasures in our parish churches, including impish gargoyles, green men, tinners’ rabbits and much more …

All very welcome, members free, visitors £4 at the door.

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Ottery St Mary Church clock.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE

Members attending the March meeting of Woodbury WI discovered that the expected talk on Bees will now take place in April. Instead Gary Holpin had come to present a photographic journey round the South West Coastal Path. This 630-mile trail from Minehead to Poole is the UK’s favourite walk and is ranked as one of the world’s greatest walks. The trail is managed by the South West Coast Path Association, a charity which maintains it in good condition at an annual cost of £1,500 per mile. It came about when the National Coastguard Service was started in 1822 to try and stop smuggling, so the smugglers developed many coastal paths. It was designated a National Trail in 1978. The trail brings in millions of pounds to the national economy. Gary moved to Devon in 2003 and worked for the Met Office. In 2007 he decided to go on a short walking holiday along the coast and bought some walking boots. He walked the trail in stages, eventually finishing it in September 2009. He so enjoyed the beautiful scenery and decided it was the most rewarding thing he had ever done. In 2010 he decided to walk it again, but in the reverse direction. It was interesting to learn that the record for completing the 630-mile path is just over 10 days - more than two marathons daily!

Dissatisfied with the photos he had taken on his first walk, he upgraded his camera and learnt how to take better pictures. This led to him giving up his office job to become a professional photographer, a teacher of photography and author of three books.

Lyme Regis (photo by Gary Holpin)

Gary’s account of his first walk was very amusing. Several members had walked part of the coastal path and one had walked it in its entirety and most members were familiar with many of the places he had photographed. His photography was breathtakingly beautiful, especially of sunrises, sunsets and the Milky Way. He had taken some photos using drones. You can view his photos online on Facebook - garyholpinphotography. Everyone agreed that it was a superb talk.

Next meetings: 13 April - Robert Paskell Beekeeping.

11 May - Laurie Marriott - Glass Decoration. Katharine Wheeler

WEATHER REPORT FOR FEBRUARY

My previously expressed hope for a mild and dry February was well fulfilled in terms of rain, as only 6mm (0.24in) fell here at Ebford. This was the least for about three decades, only similar to that of 9mm (0.35in) in February 2005. It was part of an extremely dry period of exactly seven weeks extending into the neighbouring months.

I must report that the average monthly amount of rain over the last 12 years is 71mm (2.8ins), which does indeed help to fill the dykes and reservoirs.

Normal Cann

Dartmoor (photo by Gary Holpin)

WOODBURY FESTIVAL OF WILDNESS

In conjunction with Woodbury Community Orchard Society, Woodbury Wide Awake, Woodbury Cricket Club, Woodbury Parish Council, Woodbury Camera Club and numerous wildlife organisations, we are going to hold our own Springwatch in Woodbury. This is going to be the biggest event we have ever held and it’s going to involve lots of local organisations and individuals. The main event will be taking place at Woodbury Cricket Ground on Sunday 23 April between 11.00 to 15.00. Posters will be put up around the village giving further details as events are finalised and further information will be posted on the Woodbury Community Matters Facebook group.

The planned programme is as follows:

11.00 Pond Life - We will be pond-dipping and displaying our finds below the cricket pavillion.

11:30 Wildflowers - We will be walking around the perimeter of the ground with our plant experts in order to find, identify and record the numerous spring flowers that will be in full bloom.

12.30 Trees - In addition to walking around the area and identifying the many tree species that are growing, we will also have a talk about coppicing and its benefits.

13.00 Foraging - We are very lucky to have the renowned author and foraging expert Robin Harford joining us to show us how to identify the edible and medicinal plants that are growing in abundance around the ground.

14.00 Mammals and Birds - Short question and answer sessions will be hosted by the numerous experts attending the event.

14.30 Summing-up - We will display a list of the species of plants and animals that we have found and identified.

In addition to the above, we will have displays from various wildlife organisations, forest school activities, Art in the Park, Poetry Trail and more. We hope that you will come along and join in with the Citizen Science event. If you have any questions please get in touch with us at info@wildwoodbury.org or call Tony Bennett on 07971 082384. Please join our Facebook group Wild-Woodbury and check out our website http://www.wild-woodbury.org to find out more about what we are doing to help our local wildlife. Tony Bennett Tel: 07971 082384

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HOLY TRINITY CHURCH

Family Service

Mark Lovett conducted the February Family Service which was very well attended. He talked about Love and Forgiveness and asked the congregation, in groups, to write down things they loved and then things they loved but other people might not love - tomatoes and noise being among suggestions for the latter! Chris Heyball and Paul Ayshford read the bible passages and Clare Rooke led prayers.

Church Quiz

Our church spring quiz, entitled The 4th Scarecrow Quiz, is now on sale at £2 a copy. The theme this time is Sweet Treats. Lin Ashby is kindly helping us by selling copies in Woodbury, as is Liz Whittaker in Clyst St Mary. Paper copies can be obtained from Katharine Wheeler or can be requested by email from avmx79@dsl.pipex.

Coffee Morning

The April Coffee Morning will take place on Saturday 1 April in church from 09.30 until 10.30.

Good Friday Play

On Good Friday (7 April) we will again be performing the Good Friday play in church. This is open to everyone across all the churches in the Mission Community. Children are invited to assemble in church at 09.30 when parts will be allocated (the script to be read) and we will rehearse the play. There will be a break for hot cross buns, coffee and squash, and parents and friends are invited to come at 11.00 to watch the performance.

Katharine Wheeler

EXTON NEWS

APRIL SERVICES FOR ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, EXTON

2 April - Palm Sunday - Evening Worship. Revd Bill Lemmey, 18.00 inc. AGM.

9 April - Easter Day - No service here. Holy Communion at St Swithun’s, Bishop Jackie, 09.30.

16 April - Lay led Morning Worship, 09.30.

EXTON GARDEN CLUB

Janet Atkins

PLANT SALE AND REFRESHMENTS

SATURDAY 13 MAY, 10.30-12.00

THE GREENHOUSE, STATION ROAD, EXTON * * *

THURSDAY 22 JUNE, 10.30

VISIT TO STONELANDS GARDEN

EXTON GARDEN CLUB

The Club AGM was held at Exton village hall on Friday 3 March. There was a good attendance of members to receive and adopt the usual reports and elect the committee for the year. After announcing her retirement as chair, Eileen Pratt introduced Sarah Kellagher as the new chair. Eileen was presented with a gift (a jigsaw puzzle of roses), and thanked for her invaluable contribution both to the committee and the club since the inaugural meeting 30 years ago.

The programme for 2023/24 was distributed and many members renewed their annual membership (£10).

The formal meeting was followed enthusiastically by a beetle drive, and light refreshments were served.

A sale of narcissi from a member’s garden raised money for the Turkey/ Syria Earthquake appeal, and members were invited to relieve a member of surplus seed packets and to get sowing for the plant sale!

Coming up: Exton Garden Club will be hosting a games and flower activity stall at the Exton coronation event on Sunday 7 May, 13.30-15.30 at the Goosefield.

All enquiries to skellagher@btinternet.com.

EXTON VILLAGE EVENTS AGM

Sarah Kellagher

16 March Annual General Meetings are not renowned for their crowdpulling quality and this was no exception! Doubtless the wet weather didn’t help, nor the plethora of gripping/exciting/fascinating TV programmes on offer that evening. Nevertheless, a small number of Exton residents gathered, and a lively and useful meeting took place in the village hall. The EVE committee now consists of Sally Cole (Chair), Holly Lawrence (Secretary), Jackie Jacobs (Treasurer) and Katrina White. It was reported that the organisation is financially stable, there were several very successful events over the past year (especially the Platinum Jubilee), and it was confirmed that plans for future events are well under way e.g. the Easter Decoration Challenge, and of course the celebrations for the forthcoming coronation. It is now accepted that the Goosefield has become the new ‘official’ venue for secular village events and celebrations, rather than the children’s play area and field.

Time was set aside after the meeting to discuss the coronation celebrations on Sunday 7 May, details of which can be found on pages 30 and 31, on posters around the village, emails, etc. The committee members work incredibly hard to get village events organised and running smoothly and we are very grateful to them. We can all do our bit to make a success of these occasions, even if it’s just turning up and buying a cake, risking the tombola (it is rumoured that the large red plastic lobster is still in circulation) or generally joining in the fun. See you on 7 May.

Liz Williams

ROUNDANDABOUT DEATHS

Maureen Wright

(16 June 1940 - 28 January 2023. Born in Sunderland in 1940, Maureen Purdy faced many challenges. Her father died when she was 18, so while her mother, Florence, was running the family wool shop, Maureen looked after her younger brother, Paul, and sister, Viv. She took elocution lessons and won many verse speaking competitions, later gaining a scholarship to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Spotted by a talent scout, she joined the Canterbury Playhouse. Her landlord in Canterbury introduced her to Anthroposophy, the philosophical teachings of Rudolph Steiner, which was to change her life.

Returning north, she worked in Sunderland Playhouse and York and Whitby Theatres. Whitby was not far from Botton Hall, Harold MacMillan’s family estate. He gifted Botton Village to the Camphill Village Trust on the understanding that they would care for his disabled son. The Camphill Trust had been formed by wartime interred German Jews, who had set up communities to support less able adults, following the philosophy of Rudolph Steiner. Maureen undertook a voluntary role running the doll workshop at Camphill, where she met Alan, another volunteer; they married in 1968.

Later they moved to East Sussex, where they helped to set up a Camphill school for disabled children. Another move followed, to Halstead Place, a school for children with special educational needs where Alan taught art and gardening and Maureen did supply teaching at the local school. Jamie came along in 1975 and Jessica in1978. During this time both Maureen and Alan gained Open University degrees, quite an achievement with a young family.

In 1982, they relocated to Devon and established a home for adults at Stallcombe House Farm. This was a joint venture between the NHS and Devon County Council to help in rehousing the residents of Starcross Hospital. Maureen opened the door to many experiences for the residents: she encouraged their individual talents and organised experiences to enrich their lives. She even took a group to Edinburgh to perform in the Festival. Maureen initiated many fund-raising activities for Stallcombe: barn dances

and later concerts - which led to the Village Varieties. Maureen was instrumental in every show both in its organisation and on stage. Her enthusiasm and sense of humour were infectious and contributed greatly to these shows, which ran for almost 30 years.

In 1998, Maureen started her psychotherapy and psychodrama training. At an age when the rest of us would be thinking of putting away the textbooks she flourished. She became a highly valued member of the therapeutic psychology community.

Maureen loved singing and at 78 years old, she took and passed her Grade 8 singing exam. She sang in the church choir and was one of the first and most enthusiastic members of the Community Choir. Maureen loved her family; she loved to share her passion for the theatre and took her nieces and nephews to her beloved Globe Theatre. She especially loved spending time with her two granddaughters, Heidi and Maple. The lime tree on the village green was planted by Maureen on behalf of Stallcombe almost 40 years ago and on recent walks around the village Maureen loved to stop at “her tree” - which will be a living reminder of Mo. She loved life and the people that she shared it with. She lived life to the full. We will miss her.

Linda Freeman

I first met Maureen in 1997. She was already an accomplished psychodramatist and developing her group work skills with Joy Thompson, the Bishop of Exeter’s wife. Joy was a well-known Group Analyst and Maureen helped to organise and participate in some notable events at the Bishop’s Palace, such as holding a Large Group for over a hundred overwhelmed clergy following the death of Princess Diana. Maureen went on to train as a Group Analyst and had a great commitment to working with groups as a psychotherapist and as a trainer. She played a significant role in supporting students on the newly formed Doctorate in Psychoanalytic Practice with Richard Mizen and the psychiatrist Jeremy Holmes, and co-ran for many years the Introductory Course in Group Analysis at Wonford House hospital with myself. She helped organise numerous Group Analytic conferences at the Deanery with famous figures in the Group Analytic and Psychoanalytic world on topics such as The Nature of Time, Social Dreaming, Unconscious Processes and challenging themes like Envy in Society and Sibling Rivalry in Groups. Her style as a therapist was generally gentle, non-confrontational and curious - but also very determined. She was completely unconcerned at trying to be clever and always concerned with those who were suffering and disadvantaged. She could be very funny, and debriefing with Maureen after groups and events was frequently full of laughter. She was always committed to supporting the clergy in their work and together with the priest and Group Analyst, Robert Plant, contributed to processes to support them in their complex work.

Nicholas Sarra

DEATHS cont’d/…

Pauline Clark passed away peacefully on 19 February, aged 95. Pauline was the loving mother of Charles, mother-in-law to Amanda, and much loved grandmother to Elliot. Pauline lived in Woodbury for many years and was an active member of the community. There will not be a funeral service but a family celebration of her life in the spring.

THANKS

Charles Clark

Marion Pollard would like to thank the people who came to help her when she fell down in Fulford Way in early February. Thank you also to the doctors and staff of the surgery for their kindness, her wonderful neighbours and her sister Pam for all of their care.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

The editor has chosen to publish anonymously the following letter. We applaud the litter-pickers who do a great job around Woodbury, and regret that it is felt necessary to publish such a letter.

Found: one mid-weight bag of dog excrement in a lime-green bag 'lost' in the gateway to the field path off Castle Lane. You will find it where you left it. Glad you can be reunited with it for all our benefit. Unfortunately, the dog poo fairy (who would normally sort this kind of thing) is off with stress.

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TO OWNERS AND WALKERS OF DOGS PLEASE READ THIS ARTICLE

Throughout March, Devon & Cornwall police rural affairs team campaigned to highlight preventative measures to reduce attacks on livestock by dogs. During 2022 Devon & Cornwall police received 140 reports of livestock attacks. This was a slight reduction from the previous year, but within this number 220 animals were killed or injured, and two dogs were killed. These numbers are likely to be much higher due to under-reporting and the longer term effects of an incident where the stress can cause sheep to die or miscarry their lambs long after the event. It can often be difficult to attribute longer term issues to a specific incident. When a dog is allowed to chase or attack livestock it is a criminal offence and can have a devastating impact on livestock, farmers and in some circumstances the dog and the owner. Crime data indicates an increase in reports at this time of year as the weather improves and as more people access the countryside, particularly during lambing. We hope that by repeating this campaign we can remind people of the law and ensure responsible dog ownership. Dogs should not be unaccompanied outside of the home and their behaviour should be always managed. All land is owned, and access is not a given right. It is important that users of the countryside understand specific designations of land and rights of way. For example, on land designated as access land a dog must be on a lead between 1 March and 31 July, and at all times when livestock is present. If you witness an attack on livestock, do not intervene, keep yourself safe and call 999. All other information relating to attacks on livestock should be reported to the police online or by calling 101.

The rural affairs team have a produced a short video highlighting the problem which can be found at the following link: Devon and Cornwall Police - Rural Crime - Livestock Worrying - YouTube. Information about land designations, access and rights of way can be found on the following links: Cornwall Council Interactive Map and Magic Map Application (defra.gov.uk)

Enjoy the countryside but keep your dog on a lead if livestock is present. Release your dog if chased by cattle. Farmers have the right to protect their livestock. Ensure you are aware of the legislation and your legal responsibilities.

Devon and Cornwall Police Alert (alert@neighbourhoodalert.co.uk)

WOODBURY GARDEN CLUB

TUESDAY 11 APRIL, 19.15 for 19.30

Jenny Short on Ponds and Water Features for the Small Garden Visitors welcome £3.00.

WOODBURY PARISH CELEBRATIONS FOR KING CHARLES III CORONATION

SATURDAY 6 AND SUNDAY 7 MAY

Plans are set to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III across the parish. Please look out for further information in Woodbury News, posters across all three villages and Facebook. Thank you to Woodbury Parish Council for supporting events across the parish during the coronation weekend.

Saturday 6 May Afternoon Woodbury 15.00 to 17.00

Woodbury village green - Afternoon tea in the marquee. Afternoon tea £6 and optional glass of fizz £1 to toast our new King.

Saturday 6 May Evening Woodbury from 19.00 onwards

Woodbury village green – An evening of music (performed by All Jazzed Up), dancing & fireworks finale. Maltsters bar available in the marquee. BBQ £5 (vegetarian and coeliac options available). Hog Roast £6.50. All welcome.

Sunday 7 May Morning Woodbury 10.30 All welcome. Woodbury village green marquee - Combined Church Service White Cross Community and Christ Church. Tea/coffee will be served after the service.

Sunday 7 May Afternoon Exton from 13.00

Goosefield arrival from 13.00.

14.00 to 15.00 - Professor Bumble to entertain. Children’s royal theme fancy dress, with prizes.

15.30 – Children’s afternoon tea party – food and drink provided for children. Children’s afternoon activities - games with prizes, biscuit decorating and preparing flowers for the table. Cake and produce stall and tombola.

17.00 onwards - Jazz trio with welcome drink provided. Puffing Billy BBQtickets available to purchase from the Puffing Billy. Bar run by the Goosefield committee.

Sunday 7 May Woodbury from 15.00

Village Green ‘Street Party’ from 15.00 onwards. Royal theme fancy dress (optional). BYO food. Squash provided, tea/coffee for sale. Some tables/ chairs available but bring picnic blanket just in case. The Maltsters and White Hart open for beverages and toilets. If weather bad, this will be held in the marquee. To help with planning, if you are interested in attending the street party please contact Cheryl on 07786 706546 or cheryl@woodbury breakers.co.uk.

Sunday 7 May Woodbury Salterton from 13.00

Coronation Big Lunch in the Glebe Field. Tables provided. Please bring your own chairs, food and drink. Prizes awarded for the best dressed table. Raffle. Family games and children’s activity gazebo.

Sunday 7 May Evening Woodbury Salterton

Live music at The Digger’s Rest (privately sponsored).

FORTHCOMING EVENTS

1 April St Swithun’s Easter lych gate. 09.30-11.00.

7 April Easter Egg Hunt, Goosefield, Exton, 10.30.

7 April Woodbury Easter Fete. Woodbury Playing Fields. 09.00-13.00.

7 April Good Friday Play, 09.30, WS Church.

11 April Woodbury Garden Club, 19.15 for 19.30, WVH. Visitors £3. Jenny Short on Ponds and Water Features for the Small Garden.

13 April Woodbury WI. 14.00, WVH. Beekeeping.

14 April Mobile Library. The Arch bus stop. 14.00-15.30.

19 April Start of junior tennis coaching programme.

23 April Woodbury Festival of Wildness, Woodbury Cricket Ground. 11.00-15.00.

25 April Mobile Library. The Arch bus stop. 15.10.

26 April Woodbury Craft Group. 10.00-13.00, Christ Church.

26 April RBL Coffee Morning. RBL room, WVH. 10.30 to noon.

28 April FNF Friday Night Flix. 19.00 for 19.30. WVH.

29 April FoSS Spring Concert. 19.00 in St Swithun’s Church.

29 April Concert for Ukraine. Matthews Hall, Topsham. 19.30-21.30.

4 May Woodbury History Society talk by Robert Hesketh on Curiosities to be found in Devon Churches. 19.30, WVH.

5 May Charity Project Trust Quiz night. 19.00-21.00, WVH.

6&7 May Two days of celebration for coronation of King Charles III.

10 May Woodbury Craft Group. 10.00-13.00, Christ Church.

11 May Woodbury WI, Glass Decoration. 14.00, WVH.

11 May Woodbury Village Hall AGM. DuBuisson Room, 19.30.

12 May Mobile Library. The Arch bus stop. 14.00-15.30.

13 May Plant Sale. The Greenhouse, Exton 10.30 - 12.00.

20 May Great Devon Breakfast. 08.00-11.30. WVH.

23 May Mobile Library. The Arch bus stop. 15.10.

24 May Woodbury Craft Group. 10.00-13.00, Christ Church.

26 May FNF Friday Night Flix. 19.00 for 19.30. WVH.

9 June Mobile Library. The Arch bus stop. 14.00-15.30.

22 June Exton Garden Club. Visit to Stonelands Garden.

24 June History Society Exhibition, WVH.

30 June Summer Picnic. The Goosefield, Exton. 19.00.

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WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

THURSDAY 11 MAY, 19.30

DUBUISSON ROOM, WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL

Anyone with any interest in the meeting may attend as an observer.

Only Members of the Village Hall Co Ltd have the right to speak and to vote on proceedings.

CONCERT FOR UKRAINE

Matthews Hall, Fore Street, Topsham EX3 0HF

SATURDAY 29 APRIL

19.30 to 21.30 (Doors open 19.00)

Exeter Male Voice Choir

The Decibelles Ladies Choir

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