WOODBURY NEWS
JULY 2022
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JULY 2022 Special full-colour edition to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
Woodbury News is delighted to announce that, thanks to careful management of the Board's finances by our Treasurer, we have been able to publish this one-off, full-colour souvenir edition at no additional cost to our readers. It documents how our three villages celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee and hopefully compensates for the lack of some paper editions of Woodbury News during the pandemic of the last two years. We feel sure that you, as residents of our villages, will all wish to record enormous gratitude and thanks to the very many people who spent much time and effort in both organising and implementing the variety of events that we have all been able to enjoy over the special Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend of 2-5 June 2022. The photograph on the front cover is of the portrait of the Queen, painted by Isobel Peachey of Woodbury, a print of which has been generously donated to Woodbury Parish and will hang in Woodbury village hall (see Isobel's article opposite, and the photograph of her with Belinda Price, chair of the Village Hall Committee on page 29. Very many thanks to everybody who submitted photos for possible inclusion in this Jubilee issue: Howard Black, Pete Broadbelt, Sue Bury, Gill Dougal, Adrian Francis, Sarah Kellagher, Michael Maling, Chris Sheppard, Sophie Steele, Katharine Wheeler and Carol Wren. We have been spoilt for choice, so please accept our apologies if your photo has not been included.
3 PAINTING A PORTRAIT OF THE QUEEN In the summer of 2009 my portrait of a childhood friend, Ruth, was selected for exhibition in the National Portrait Gallery, London, as part of the BP Portrait Award. This led to two important commissions which were to keep me very busy over the next year. As a successful entrant for the BP Portrait Award, I was eligible to submit my proposal for the Travel Award Prize which involved painting two historical re-enactment events: a medieval encampment at Gruyere Castle in Switzerland and a Napoleonic battle re-enactment in Belgium. I was delighted to win the Travel Award, not realising my name had also been added to a list of several other artists under consideration for a commission from Cunard, who were looking for someone to paint a portrait for their newest luxury liner, The Queen Elizabeth. After an interview process where the identity of the sitter was kept secret, I was in the middle of a Napoleonic battle several weeks later when I received a phone call to say that Cunard would like to commission me for a portrait and the sitter would be Her Majesty The Queen. Being in the midst of a raging battle with horses galloping and cannon fire, I had to say I would return the call later that evening. I was granted three one-hour portrait sessions with the Queen, spaced out over several weeks during October and November of 2009 in the Yellow Drawing Room at Buckingham Palace. The limited time meant the best way of capturing the Queen’s likeness was to sketch, take photographs and work from these back in my studio. I was really nervous but the Queen was very kind and put me at ease. One event that sticks in my mind happened during the Changing of the Guard. The Queen, being interested in the regimental ceremony, invited me to join her at the window to see the Changing of the Guard. I remember looking at all the people watching through the Palace railings and realised if they glanced up they would see the Queen (and me)! Cunard asked me to keep the portrait secret apart from very close family, so I had to move from a shared studio space to a spare bedroom in my parents’ home. When the portrait was finished it was unveiled with a lot of publicity by Cunard at the National Portrait Gallery. I was invited to attend when the Queen named Cunard’s new liner at Southampton in October 2010 and was privileged to present the finished portrait to Her Majesty. It was such an honour to have met and painted the Queen, and I feel just as privileged that a print of the portrait now hangs in Woodbury village hall. Isobel Peachey
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4 ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH, WOODBURY Vicar: Reverend Bill Lemmey Administrator: Jill Dupain dupain@hotmail.co.uk CHURCH SERVICES including joint services in the Mission Community. 3 July 3rd Sunday after Trinity. Holy Communion at St Swithun’s with Baptism, 11.15. Evening Worship at Exton, 18.30. 10 July 4th Sunday after Trinity. Holy Communion at Exton 09.30. Holy Communion at St Swithun’s, 11.15 (Patronal Festival). 17 July 5th Sunday after Trinity. Evensong at St Swithun’s, 18.30. 24 July 6th Sunday after Trinity. Zoom family Service, 09.30. Café Service at St Swithun’s, 10.30 31 July 7th Sunday after Trinity. Mission Community Holy Communion at Exton 11.15. 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 - JULY 3 & 10 July - Mrs J Hodge. 17 & 24 July, St Swithun’s Festival. 31 July Mrs B Hill. Many thanks to everyone who helped to decorate church for the Queen's Jubilee Festival; the displays were greatly admired. Barbara Hill
5 FoSS (FRIENDS OF ST SWITHUN’S) There were over 100 in the audience at the April concert, which was rated one of the best that we have organised. As the many Jubilee celebrations were taking place and many FoSS members were involved, there was no activity arranged for early summer. Now we have had time to reflect and plan for the future, we will have a cream tea get-together on Sunday 31 July from 15.00 to 17.00 in Ruth and Pat’s garden at 5 Escott Cottages, hopefully in the sun. Details from Pat 232805. There will also be an autumn concert with Woodbury School, the Community Choir and Exeter Singers on Saturday 18 October. We have not as yet spent any funds on the church fabric, as the north side has still to dry out before remedial work on the floor and woodwork can start. However, significant pointing and masonry work is required as there have been some rock falls. FoSS is happy to provide funding for this. Pat Browne
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6 WOODBURY GARDEN CLUB We had no evening meeting in June, but there was plenty of activity with the Jubilee and preparation for Woodbury Open Gardens. We will report on this in the August issue of Woodbury News. Our plant stall on the Green on the Community Day raised £166.95 which has been sent to the Exmouth Food Bank. Our annual Flower and Veg Show in August should be back to full strength, after the smaller version last year following the lockdown hiatus. Entries for the main show are restricted to club members; however the junior classes are open to anyone in Woodbury and Woodbury Salterton who will be 12 or under on show day – 6 August. There are two junior classes – a Monster, and a Miniature Garden; for details please email woodburygarden club@gmail.com, or call Debby on 232462. The show will be open for viewing from 14.00, and tea and cake will be served. 3 July Visit to Burrow Farm Gardens and Plant Fair. For more information, ring Tricia on 239442, or send a message on 07485 224523. 12 July 19.15, Woodbury village hall Fifty-Two Weeks of Colour by Elizabeth Holman - all welcome. Debby Mullier FRIENDS OF WOODBURY SURGERY We have a new telephone number 07546 347311 If you need to book transport for a hospital appointment or help with shopping, please contact us on this number. The old number (01395 206123) will remain active until the end of July, but after that, we will only be contactable on the new number above. WOODBURY PUPPY TRAINING Once again our puppies were successful in achieving their Kennel Club Puppy Certificates, so congratulations to Ann Shell with Daisy, Sue Edworthy with Tarka, Rachael Dixon with Milo, Julia Porteous with Alba, Jen Harris and Kerry Nelson with Buddy, Helen Brown with Dora, Juliette Johnson with Hebe and Ruth Fenwick with Maple. Puppies from Woodbury Puppy Training took part in the Jubilee Fun Day together with trainers from Exeter Dog Training Club. It was an event which was enjoyed by all and allowed our puppies and adult dogs to experience performing in a ring with spectators. I am grateful to three members of our puppy class, Ann, Sue and Tarka, for agreeing to take part. Margaret Edwards
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7 WOODBURY VILLAGE GOLF SOCIETY Churston Golf Club on Thursday 16 June It was meant to be a good day and it was. The roads were clear and the sun was shining. Not only that, we had 23 players and then at the last minute our Chairman was contacted to see if an extra guest could be accommodated making the perfect 24 – 8x3. On arrival we were given a bacon butty which must be the tastiest butty that we have had to date! Teams were then selected in the normal way and our guests, Roger Norman, Phil Prince, Richard Scott and Paul Wright, were all welcomed by our Chairman. The course can be described as a woodland course with glimpses of the sea on the way round. All holes were unique in their own way which made it an interesting course to play. However, the greens definitely proved to be challenging. Only ten players managed to score 30 points or more, and there were no twos. This means the twos money will be carried over to the next event. The meal afterwards was a choice between chicken and mushroom pie and lasagne. Both were served with peas and lashings of chips! The choice for dessert was profiteroles or Eton mess which perhaps was a little more suited to the summer weather. After a few telephone quotes and a bit of a shaggy dog story our Chairman presented the prizes. Nearest the pin on the difficult 17th hole was one of our guests, Richard Scott, having been advised by his host, Paul Saunders, to take a five iron for the shot, excellent advice! For the teams, in 3rd place with 78 points were Simon Davis, Mike Elstub and Nick Rushworth; in second place with 82 points were Peter Heron, David Moore and Roger Norman, and the winners with 83 points were Paul Crafer, Peter de la Mare and Paul Wright. For the individuals, Simon Davies and Paul Wright scored 36 points, so second and third place was decided on a countback. They were equal on 9, 6, and 3 holes. Simon Davis was placed third against the count on the last hole. Paul Wright was second and Paul Crafer came storming in to win with 40 points. Well done and welcome back Paul! Our Chairman finished off by toasting Peter Payne’s new granddaughter and John Beevers’ grandchild which was due any minute (his granddaughter arrived on 17 June). The next event will be at Yelverton on Monday 18 July. It is described as an attractive moorland course within the Dartmoor National Park, with extensive views across the moors and to Cornwall. Jeremy Browne, Past Chairman WVGS
8 WOODBURY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL Double Celebration At the end of last half term we had a double celebration, as last year Woodbury School was 150 years old and this year we have had the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. To celebrate this we held a family picnic on the school field at lunchtime and then had a singing and dancing afternoon. Each class demonstrated a different dance, with the older children showing off their dancing skills around the maypole and the younger children performing a country dance. Alongside this, each class sang a song from a different decade since the Queen’s Coronation, including numbers by The Beatles, Oasis and Cliff Richard, to name but a few!
Throughout the week the children learnt about the history of Woodbury School, what it was like to be at the school over the different decades and also how life has changed. Mrs Chapman and Mrs Eyres came in to talk to the children about what Woodbury School was like when they attended.
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The children really enjoyed looking at the different photos and information provided by Woodbury History Society – we would like to thank them very much for providing these for us. Examples of the learning the children have done about how the school and life had changed were put on display in the hall for parents and carers to look at. Each child also produced a portrait of the Queen, which we displayed in the window in Castle Lane. It was a lovely afternoon, really helped by fine weather and the first big event we have been able to hold since the pandemic began. cont’d/...
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Happy’s Circus The PTFA worked very hard to put together a fantastic fun afternoon, with the help of Happy’s Circus, on Saturday 11 June. The children and families excitedly arrived to see that a full-size big top had been set up on the school field with food and snack stalls dotted around the rest of the playground. The children were entertained by clowns, jugglers and acrobats and had a wonderful afternoon. Here are some quotes from the children: ‘I really liked that some parents and children got invited to go up onto the stage to take part.’ ‘I loved it when one of the clowns threw water at us.’ ‘There were lots of things to see and do, like the trapeze – that was scary – it kept us entertained all afternoon.’ The children were rather disappointed to see the big top had been taken down and moved to the next venue on Monday when they arrived for school, as they quite liked the idea of having circus skills for PE lessons and being able to use the food stalls for their lunch! A very big thank you to the PTFA for pulling this all together to support us in raising funds to enhance the school. Gillian Pyle, Head of School
11 WOODBURY AND DISTRICT ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Gill Dougal and Sandra Huish had a stall on the village green during the Jubilee Community Day which was very successful. We look forward to welcoming regulars and newcomers to our coffee mornings in the autumn when hopefully our room will be accessible from the side entrance again.
Polite Notice Please can a bit of control be exercised over dogs and younger people near the box holding the memorial crosses on the War Memorial. This has been knocked about and the crosses damaged, the first time before the Jubilee events and again since. Sandra Huish, Chairman WOODBURY TWINNING ASSOCIATION We have organised a visit on 21 July to the Motor Museum in Moretonhampstead. Entry is booked for 11.30 and costs £7.00. Afterwards we’ll probably go for a pub lunch on Dartmoor. Then we will be holding our annual summer barbecue at Deepway Farm, Woodbury on Sunday 14 August, cost £15 for members, non-members £18. If you would like to come to any of our events, please contact Nita on 232314. Jan Owen WOODBURY NEWS SUBSCRIPTIONS FOR 2022/23 Many thanks to all readers and deliverers for their prompt payment and collection of subscriptions. For the smooth running of the magazine it would be much appreciated if all outstanding payments were collected by the end of July. If you missed your deliverer when they dropped off your magazine please drop off your £6 subscriptions to them when convenient.
12 WOODBURY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Woodbury WI was represented at the Jubilee celebrations with a stall on the green on the first day of the event. On display were some scrap books showing WI activities both in the past and more recently. We received lots of comments, such as: ‘I remember doing that’ and ‘I went there.’ Also on display was a lovely knitted model of the Queen, complete with hat and handbag, beautifully made by member Ann Shell. Our sunflower name badges were also commented upon; one young boy looked for his name in the hope that he could purchase a badge, but sadly he couldn’t find his name! It was good to be a presence on the green and to let people know that there is an active WI in Woodbury. We met on Thursday 9 June to listen to a talk and demonstration by Natalie Andrews about scarves. She started by telling members how she developed an interest in fashion and design from a very early age up to the present day, when she designs and makes special occasion dresses (and some top-end workwear) for a wide variety of clients.
13 She works from a studio in Exmouth and she explained how she began to make one-off luxury scarves. With off-cuts and scraps (!) of very expensive fabrics, Natalie began making beautiful, individually-designed scarves, using the feel and tones of the fabrics to guide her designs. They were all exquisite and the silks, satins and devoré fabrics that she passed around felt so sensuous to handle. Natalie asked four WI members to be models for the scarves and we were shown different ways to wear the scarves according to individual colouring or outfit. She talked about what colours suited what skin tones. The models looked impressive in their finery. Katharine Wheeler thanked Natalie for her lively and interesting talk and for the tips we had been given to enhance our scarf wearing. The meeting continued with the raffle and business matters. The next two meetings will be outings: 13 July, a cruise on the Stuart Line along the Jurassic coast with a cream tea, and 11 August a high tea at the Imperial Hotel in Exmouth. The WI Book Group celebrated their 10th birthday with tea at Otterton Mill on Wednesday 15 June, and on Friday 8 July the Maltsters are offering a full lunch menu to WI members. The next meeting in the village hall will be on 8 September when the speaker will talk about My life at Blue Peter, and members will be asked to think about arrangements for the annual Christmas lunch. September will mark our first year back with face-to-face meetings, speakers and outings, and the committee is pleased that our membership is healthy and that the afternoon meetings have proved to be popular with most members. Rosemary is already lining up interesting speakers for the next year. Lin Milsom-Ashby WOODBURY TENNIS CLUB After an early summer of consistent work refurbishing both courts, the whole club area is now very impressive. The courts are better than ever and the gazebo is in place on the patio, the club house is clean and decorated, and all is ready for a season of competitive but friendly tennis. Many thanks to all who have helped and to everyone for their patience while the courts were out of use. Matches have been played by all teams, points gained but not many victories. However, many members now have match experience and the overall standard of play continues to improve. The junior coaching programme is attended by 25 youngsters who benefit from John Wingate’s excellent tuition. The Friday evening Triples league is proving an enjoyable social and competitive occasion, under Garry Sheward’s expert guidance. The club will hold its annual tournament and barbecue on Sunday 17 July. We are still open to new members from Woodbury parish; please direct enquiries on tennis club matters to Pat Browne (ruthandpatb@aol.com). Pat Browne
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PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS IN WOODBURY SALTERTON Platinum Jubilee Art & Craft Festival The Art and Craft Festival, organised by Debbie Jung, ran for four days from Thursday 2 until Sunday 5 June and was a huge success. The church was bright with paintings, sculpture and felt art. Everything on display was by local artists - Naomi Dunstan, Louise Kelly, Nick Walton, Dimitri Tsouris, Diana Wackerbarth, David Harris, Tony Rule, Abbey Clarke, Megan Cobley, Liz Dunne, Brendan Rawlings and Sarah Andrews. Many artists sold some of their work, with Tony Rule donating two of his pieces to the Ukraine fund. One of the crafters, Abbey Clarke, was experiencing her first exhibition which proved to be very successful. She was selling her felted sculptures to raise money for Hospice UK. She is also running in the London Marathon for this charity in memory of her beloved grandmother, Carol Bolt. Villagers were particularly interested to see both her work and Megan Cobley’s pictures of horses, as both artists grew up in the village. A series of beautiful photographs by local photographers of flowers and wildlife, put together by Diana Wackerbarth, played on a computer screen. Tea, coffee and cake were Abbey Clarke with her felt creations served, raising £150.60 for Megan Cobley with her graphite horse drawings our church funds, and some knitted items sold well. Those who attended the exhibition made generous donations of over £200 and, together with donations from the artists, there was a grand profit of £878.67. The event was so popular that it is hoped to repeat it in a couple of years’ time. Many thanks to everyone who helped in any way and especially to Debbie.
15 Jubilee Garden Party On Friday 3 June a tea party took place on the Glebe Field, organised by Jane Angus, Sue Woods, Gill Bricknell and Arwen Beaton. The field was decorated with bunting made by villagers and 260 people came and sat round the brightly decorated tables.
Paul Mattin was MC and welcomed everyone. He read out a letter received by Charles Olney from Buckingham Palace: ‘The Queen has asked me to thank you for your kind letter of loyal greetings on behalf of the residents of Woodbury Salterton sent on the occasion of your village garden party which is being held on 3 June. Her Majesty appreciated your thoughtful words on the seventieth anniversary of The Queen’s accession and in return sends her warm good wishes to all concerned for a most enjoyable event.’ It was signed Laura Deacon, Loyal Greetings Officer. Paul paid tribute to the Queen, our longest-serving monarch, saying that she would doubtlessly go down in history as Elizabeth the Great - not just for what she has done for so long but also for the way in which she has done it. Everyone raised their glasses and shouted ‘God save the Queen.’
16 Jess Clarke entertained while everyone tucked into a bring-and-share tea. A prize and trophy was awarded for the best decorated table and this was won by Trish Hourston. Trish had previously been wished a very happy birthday, as was Graham Gerdes, and Sheila Mills who was 96 that day.
The prize for the best food was won by Wendy and Malcolm Howard, the highlight of their catering being a Jubilee trifle.
17 Arwen Beaton had decorated a large Platinum Jubilee cake and she cut this later in the afternoon with a sword, to the amazement of some of the children watching. The National Anthem was sung and Sweet Caroline. Donations were invited for the Exmouth Food Bank and £180 was collected. Paul Mattin thanked all who had helped make this such a memorable and special occasion. The village is especially grateful to the four ladies who organised it all. Their hard work was much appreciated, making it possible for everyone to have precious memories which will last a lifetime. Would you like to hire bunting? The bunting made for the Jubilee tea party has been stored in the village hall. If you are holding an event and would like to use the bunting, you can hire it in return for a donation to the village hall funds. Katharine Wheeler THE ANAGRAM TRAIL CHALLENGE SUNDAY 24 JULY, 14.00 - 17.00 GLEBE FIELD, WOODBURY SALTERTON Can you spot the letter? Walk around the village, spot all the letters, solve the puzzle and win the prize. Interested in being a letter-maker? Contact Debbie Jung 01395 232328. Refreshments and family games.
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PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS IN WOODBURY
I suspect that not for one moment did the group of potential volunteers who met at the Maltsters in November 2021 envisage what was ahead of them. Sam looked after us well, plying us with coffee and hot chocolate in front of a log fire. We left, having agreed to organise a four-day event to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee in June the following year. There was great enthusiasm around the table from November to June when we met each month — and the result was a hectic action-packed four days. We planned to deliver something for everyone, with the grand finale being a spectacular display of fireworks set off in front of the church. Yes, we are extremely pleased with the outcome, but as I always say, success is down to the villagers, as without them it would not have been a success. Apart from the planning team, we had many volunteers to help with setting up tables and chairs, laying tables, juice making, selling raffle tickets, making sandwiches and bunting, collecting raffle prizes, cooking the BBQ, serving the hog roast, marking out the green for each day’s activities — the jobs were endless, but we had great fun doing them. We must thank Woodbury Parish Council for their financial support which helped a great deal towards the running costs; as you can imagine, the costs on such a scale were considerable. There are also many people to thank: the wonderful cake-makers, including Nita Goffron who made the beautiful celebration cake, Isobel Peachey for the amazing portrait of the Queen which she produced after three private sittings with Her Majesty, The Wandering Minstrels, Brooklands Events, Woodbury Community Choir, Woodbury Handbell Ringers, Woodbury Whalers, Peter Broadbelt for his photography, Woodbury businesses, Dartmoor Tree Surgeons, the team who organised the Teas and Trees, and all those people who donated prizes. Woodbury never fails to pull together, and on this occasion we could not have asked for more. I wish the Jubilee team a well-earned rest — until the next time! Ed: And thanks to you too, Chris. Chris Lear
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Thursday 2 June – Start of the Flower Festival in St Swithun’s Church Teas and Trees in the Community Orchard
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Thursday 2 June – Community Day on the Village Green
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Friday 3 June The Team and Helpers Getting Ready for the Jubilee Street Party
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Saturday 4 June - Fun Day for All on the Village Green
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Sunday 5 June - Church Service in the Marquee on the Village Green (above) The Right Royal Tea Party and Entertainment (below and following)
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Cutting the Jubilee Cake and Presentation of the Queen’s Portrait
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Sunday 5 June - Evening Final Celebrations: Live Band, Hog Roast, Dancing and a whole Lot of Fun
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Fireworks - a Grand Finale!
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PLATINUM JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS IN EXTON St Andrew’s Church Platinum Jubilee Flower Festival The flowers were ordered, secateurs and gardening gloves assembled, bunting and flags brought down from lofts, the chairs moved to the middle of the church (I know there are people who feel it’s not really ‘church’ without pews, but my goodness – how useful it is to be able to rearrange the interior so swiftly). All was ready for the church to be decorated for the Festival. The Festival illustrated in flowers and pictures aspects of the Queen’s life and reign. The Commonwealth was represented, as well as Her Majesty’s love of horses and corgis, Remembrance Sunday, Trooping the Colour, to name but a few. The event ran for the full four days of the Jubilee weekend, culminating on the Sunday with a cream tea, followed by Songs of Praise. People were invited to submit their favourite hymns to be included in the evening service, which was a very joyful occasion. The evening sun poured in through the west window, Revd Margaret gave a brief address, Mike Scrivener played the organ and everyone sang with great enthusiasm, even if their particular favourite hymn couldn’t be included: It would seem that Love Divine, All Loves Excelling is among the nation’s favourite hymns, especially for weddings. It was generally felt that, although it wouldn’t be for a Platinum Jubilee, another such service would be a splendid idea. After all, it has been scientifically proven that singing (even it’s only in the bath) is very good for one’s health and well-being, and that singing together with others is even better! Liz Williams
34 Exton Platinum Jubilee Family Day in the Goosefield After almost nationwide speculation about the weather for Jubilee Saturday it turned out to be ‘thoughtful’, as opposed to ‘kind’ - grey, a bit chilly for June, but this didn’t spoil the fun. I’m not sure how many picnics were brought along as suggested, but plenty of people came to enjoy the now almost legendary Exton village tombola, stalls for cakes, books, beautiful hand-made toys, cream teas and a welcome newcomer – the Pimms stall! The highlight of the afternoon must surely have been Professor Bumble (‘Hilarious Birthday Party Entertainment’ his business card proclaims). He didn’t disappoint. Faced with an audience whose age-range was 2 years old to 70 plus, most of us would surely have beaten a hasty retreat, but not Professor Bumble. With witty repartee, a collection of different-coloured artificial noses, a mono-cycle, juggling tricks a-plenty, and a gift for producing almost any named animal out of balloons, he kept us wonderfully entertained. There were magic tricks, audience participation (both intended and ad lib) and the promise of a balloon animal for anyone who wanted. (I hope he got away before nightfall). Parents of young children take note: your next party entertainment problem is solved. And if, as you walk around the village, you see a balloon unicorn, tiger or mouse, you’ll know whose handiwork it is.
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Thanks must go to Exton Village Events Committee and the band of helpers (often the unsung heroes of such occasions) who decorated the field, set up and manned the stalls, donated gifts, put up the marquee, cleared up, etc. Thanks also to everyone who came along and made it such a happy village event, and to the trustees of the Goosefield for making this lovely space available. Liz Williams
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WOODBURY SALTERTON NEWS HOLY TRINITY CHURCH The Third Scarecrow Quiz on the theme of the human body was well supported. 39 quiz entries were submitted this time and of these, three people got every required answer. The names of Brenda Shuttleworth, from Wolverhampton, David Potter and Joy and Mark Lovett, from this village, were put in a bag and Jill Dupain drew the entry of Joy and Mark - so they received the prize. An exceedingly generous donation of £100 was received from one entrant, who said that they appreciated how much churches had suffered financially during the recent pandemic. This brought the final total raised for the church to £589. RIP Pam MacDiarmid Pam used to come to our church monthly whist drives (sadly not now taking place) and was persuaded to buy a quiz. She became a keen supporter of our church quizzes, selling copies to her friends and even to her hairdresser in Exmouth, and latterly to fellow residents at her care home. She once won the prize, and hers were always some of best entries. It is support like hers that keeps our quizzes so successful. Thanks, Pam. Weekly coffee mornings now take place every Saturday at church from 09.30 until 10.30. Anagram Trail Instead of a scarecrow competition, this year Debbie Jung is organising an anagram trail. This will take place on Sunday 24 July from 14.00-17.00. Volunteers are needed for this. They will be given the letter of an anagram and asked to put something outside their house to represent that letter. Maps will be on sale in the Glebe Field, showing which houses have a letter and people will collect these letters on their forms and then solve the anagram. Tea and cakes will be on sale in the Glebe Field. Proceeds will go towards church funds. Ukraine £415 has been sent to the Red Cross by the church on behalf of the village. Katharine Wheeler WOODBURY SALTERTON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL We are all looking forward to a busy and exciting few weeks with lots going on in school including swimming, transition visits, forest school, sports afternoon and leavers’ activities. We have missed parents and carers being able to join us in school and are pleased to be able to invite our families back to share celebration worship with us on Fridays at 15.00. Do come and share this special time with us, celebrating the children's achievements and seeing how they live out our school vision of Inspiring one another to live life in all its fullness.
37 We would like to send lots of love and huge congratulations to Mrs Corbett and her husband on the birth of their first daughter, Molly, who was born safe and well on Tuesday 7 June, weighing 6lb 9oz. Class One have been learning about Andy Goldsworthy as part of their topic Enchanted Woodland. They have been looking carefully at the form of different leaves and natural materials, and used clay to sculpt and mould, focussing on the fine details such as the veins in leaves and using tools carefully to replicate these. Reception and Nursery have been learning about adding more. They built a train in the outdoor area using loose parts and made tickets to say where they were going. They carefully counted how many children were on the train to start with, how many more got on and then how many we had altogether. The children also discovered a snail in the outdoor area. They loved looking at the different parts of the snail and watching it slither along the plastic lid. Some children were even brave enough to hold the snail. Class Two have been listening to Chariots of Fire (by Greek composer Vangelis) as part of the Gods and Mortals theme. They composed their own versions of the song to accompany an Olympic sport and enjoyed performing to each other. In Science, they have been growing their own tomato plants and set up an experiment to see which conditions the tomatoes will grow best in, changing the amount of sunlight and water the plants get. They made predictions and were excited to see the results. The children then painted the Ancient Greek pots that they made in Art, using the coil technique, then copied their designs onto the pots with paint. Some of the pots needed some repair after they dried out and cracked, but now the children know what they would do differently next time. Class Three have enjoyed learning within their new theme — Sow, Grow and Farm. They have dug over the raised beds in the Glebe Field and prepared the soil for planting some of their own vegetables after half term. They enjoyed looking at the features of the allotments in Woodbury Salterton to help them investigate the hypothesis that the allotment is well placed in the locality. As part of the Kingfisher Award Scheme, they visited Stantyway Farm in Otterton where they learnt about the crops growing there and the local wildlife. This has ignited their interest in organic farming and the children are busy planning a project to present to other schools in the learning community later on in the term. Some of our pupils attended a PE enrichment event at Exmouth Community College, gaining confidence through sport and team games. Every child participated really well and was a great ambassador for the school. For further information about our school community, please see our website or contact our school office. Clare Rooke
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EXTON NEWS ST ANDREW’S CHURCH SERVICES 1 July - 11.00, Funeral Service - Christine Roberts. 3 July - 18.00, Evening Prayer with Revd Roz Harrison. 10 July - 09.30, Holy Communion with Revd Peter Nichols Rawle.
WOODBURY PARISH COUNCIL Woodbury Parish Office Greenside, Greenway, Woodbury, Devon EX5 1LP. Telephone: 01395 233791. Email: clerk@woodburyparishcouncil.gov.uk The Parish Office is open: 09.30 - 12.30, Mon, Tues, Weds and Thurs. Clerk to the Council: Anne-Marie Bates Limited space this month means we have had to hold over the lengthy Annual Report until the next issue of Woodbury News.
ROUND AND ABOUT APPOINTMENT OF A NEW DIRECTOR The Chairman and members of the board of Woodbury News are delighted that at the AGM on 13 June 2022, Chris Bowers agreed to join the board, overseeing distribution of the publication. The photograph shows Chris and her husband David celebrating their Ruby Anniversary at the Right Royal Tea Party on 5 June. Chris writes that they ‘are very grateful that Woodbury put on a party for us, including those amazing fireworks!’ THANKS The editors are indebted to Karen Squires for her incredible skill in formatting and producing the finished layout of Woodbury News each month - particularly for her patience and fortitude in pulling this special Jubilee edition together in such magnificent style. Sue and Val At the recent AGM of the Board of Directors, thanks were recorded to the readers, contributors and advertisers, without whose input there would be no Woodbury News!
39 RSPB AYLESBEARE COMMON RESERVE It’s the time of year when Aylesbeare sees a change of livestock. Our herds of Dartmoor and Exmoor ponies convene on Aylesbeare Common for the winter, having spent the summer in their smaller established groups at some of our satellite sites, such as Withycombe Raleigh Common and others including the Blackdown Hills. We have now transported them to their summer pastures and a group of 30 cows will graze Aylesbeare over the next few months, this year sporting Norwegian NoFence collars for the first time. We’ve been very impressed by this fenceless system over the last two years of trialling it on Fire Beacon Hill and we’re now going to trial it on this larger herd. It will help us locate them for their welfare checks and we may try to channel the grazing pressure with the use of an app to draw boundaries. We’ll be displaying posters with a QR code that you can scan with a smartphone to check their whereabouts when you visit the common. There will also be contact details so that you can alert us to any issues with the livestock, and we are always grateful for people ringing in (or emailing) with things we may not yet be aware of. Speaking of Fire Beacon Hill, in Sidmouth, we took part in a special beacon lighting in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee on the evening of Thursday 2 June. Organised by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, this was a national event, with sites of historic beacons across the country taking part, all coming alight at about 21.30. We couldn’t use the site of the original beacon, which would have been housed in a foundation tower made of flint, because this is now in tree cover. Instead we chose an open spot right on the edge, so that it could be seen from Sidmouth. About 100 people came out, coming from all directions from various footpaths into the site, and it was a special evening. We’ve continued to carry out various fence repairs across the site, and you may have seen that the pond revetment beside the path that cuts through our string of ponds on Aylesbeare has been reinstated. The cows and ponies had been using that as a way in to drink and the path had been receding. One of our heathland specialists, the silver studded blue butterfly, is now on the wing and we’ve made the first of our survey visits for the summer. The numbers on Aylesbeare have been growing steadily over the last few years which is in response to the long-term management of the site in creating areas of bare ground. This benefits invertebrates in general but the life cycle of the SSB is directly associated with it and the availability of early successional vegetation which results. It’s a butterfly that relies on ephemeral habitats and isn’t inclined to travel far, so over the last few years, we’ve been trialling ways to encourage them to spread, colonising new patches. As always, we’d like to remind all dog walkers to keep their dogs on a lead when out on the common, especially so at this time of year. Lowland heathland is one of the few breeding habitats for many rare and vulnerable species and since heathland has declined so significantly over the last 50 years, and dog ownership has gone up, it needs protecting. Aylesbeare.common@rspb.org.uk. 01395 233655
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Innovative and progressive farmer sought to take on unique rural business The search is on for a new farming tenant with the inspiration and energy to embark on a once-in-a-generation tenancy opportunity. Formerly home to a small-scale organic in-hand dairy operation, Dalditch is being offered to someone who wants to take the next exciting step in their farming career. Candidates are being asked to take a rather unusual approach to their application, by recording a 60-second film explaining why they would be the best tenant for the holding, Dalditch Farm, which covers 237 acres between the Jurassic Coast at Budleigh Salterton and the Pebblebed Heaths National Nature Reserve. Currently run as an organic dairy unit as part of Clinton Devon Estates’ home farm, the Estate has decided to consolidate the dairy operation at one location in Colaton Raleigh, so the farm along with a Grade II Devon farmhouse is available for letting. Clinton Devon Estates are looking to build a long-term relationship with tenants who have energy, innovation and enthusiasm. They may favour traditional or new farming methods that balance food production with the needs of nature and biodiversity. Diversification is also possible, making the most of the farm’s unique location and opportunities, including tourism and the environment, to take the farm in a new and exciting direction. Whatever the vision, the Estate will support the tenants to help them deliver their objectives while ensuring they meet the needs of both the environment and the wider community. The Estate is looking for tenants who are a perfect fit for the farm and who will embrace the changes occurring in agriculture and demonstrate innovation and resilience in a sustainable farming business. They will demonstrate a business model that can produce food profitably, whilst also improving the quality of the environment for nature and for people. Farming tenancies with the Estate very rarely arise – the most recent in 2017 was the first for 20 years - making this a rare opportunity to really make a positive difference. Clinton Devon Estates let Stantyway Farm near Otterton in 2017 to tenants Sam and Nell Walker, who have been able to maintain the farming tradition and support the Estates’ ethos of conservation and stewardship of the land. A real success story which the Estate is keen to replicate at Dalditch too. The Estate is planning to let the farm from March 2023. Viewing days will be taking place, strictly by appointment, on Wednesday 13 July and Thursday 14 July. Tenancy hopefuls will then be asked to submit their one-minute film explaining why the opportunity is right for them. Full details on how to apply can be found on the Estates’ website, clintondevon.com, and Friday 19 August is the closing date for tenders. For more information, please visit www.clintondevon.com. Countryside Learning Officer Kate Ponting BEd (Hons), 01395 443881, 07917 104250 kate.ponting@clintondevon.com
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WEATHER REPORT FOR MAY
April showers this year at Ebford came along as rain in May. The total of 45mm (1.8ins) was well distributed over the four weeks and was in fact a little below the average of 41mm for the years 2011 to 2020. Last year’s May deluge of 177mm (7ins) was of course quite exceptional. Gardens and farms are still very short of a desirable amount of rain and, as I write in mid-June, little is forecast to help the situation. Norman Cann
FORTHCOMING EVENTS 1 July 3 July
Summer Concert & Picnic. Goosefield, Exton. 18.30 for 19.00. Garden Club visit to Burrow Farm Gardens and Plant Fair. More details from Tricia on 239442, or 07485 224523. 7 July Woodbury Music and Cake Festival. St Swithun’s. 12 July Woodbury Garden Club Fifty-two Weeks of Colour. WVH. 19.15. 13 July Woodbury WI Stuart Line cruise and tea. 17 July Woodbury Tennis Club Annual Tournament and Barbecue. 21 July Twinning Association visit to the Moretonhampstead Motor Museum and Pub Lunch on Dartmoor. 24 July The WS Anagram Trail Challenge. Glebe Field, 14.00-17.00. 31 July FoSS Cream Tea. 15.00-17.00. 5 Escott Cottages, Woodbury. 11 August Woodbury WI High Tea at the Imperial Hotel Exmouth. 6 August Woodbury Garden Club Flower and Veg Show. 14.00, WVH. 14 August Twinning Association Summer Barbecue. Deepway Farm. 1 Sept. Woodbury History Society The Role of the Royal Mail Guard in History. WVH, 19.30. 3 Sept. Exton Garden Club Cream Tea and Plant Sale. EVH. 14.30. 8 Sept. Woodbury WI My life at Blue Peter, WVH, 14.00. 10 Sept. FORCE Cancer Charity BIG Breakfast. Woodbury Salterton Village Hall, including raffle. 08.00-11.00. 7 Oct. Exton Garden Club. The Woodland Garden, The Art of Growing in the Shade. EVH. 14.00. 12 Oct. Woodbury WI Dartmoor Search & Rescue, 14.00, WVH. 18 Oct. FoSS Autumn Concert. 3 Nov. Woodbury History Society Devon and African Enslavement. WVH, 14.30. 4 Nov. Exton Garden Club Autumn Plants That Excite. EVH. 14.00.
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43 SYNERGI EVERTHING PLUMBING AND HEATING For all your plumbing and heating needs. Large or small jobs at fair prices. Boiler servicing, repairs and care plans. Local, reliable and efficient. Gas, Oil, and LPG. Tel Synergi 01395 542226. www.synergisw.co.uk. (2/12) ALTERATIONS TO LADIES AND GENTS WEAR, MADE TO MEASURE CURTAINS AND ROMAN BLINDS, ALTERATIONS TO CURTAINS. Contact Shirley on 01395 223523. (7/12) ACCOUNTS AND TAX SERVICE Sole Trades, Partnerships, Limited Companies and Personal Tax. Full range of advice. Fixed fee plans and free initial consultation/quotation. Wheelers Accountants Tel: 233184. (5/12) CARER AVAILABLE for night sleeps and helping to assist in and out of bed on the mornings and evenings. Experienced, local, flexible, compassionate and friendly car driver and non smoker. Call me for a chat. Sarah 01392 685415 or 07897382338. (3/6)
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Further to many recent enquiries:
Robert Miller Local Painter & Decorator of many years, is still in business. A lifetime of experience! All painting and decorating jobs considered. Contact Bob on
01395 233773 or 07800 854839 THORNS COTTAGE, WOODBURY
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Woodbury Dance Studio RAD BALLET Grades and Majors
Children from 2½ years Dottie Markham RAD RTS and Frankie Rowsell RAD RTS Tel: 01395 271249 woodburydancestudio@ outlook.com www.woodburydance.co.uk All classes at Woodbury C of E Primary School
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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
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Facial Rejuvenation treatment Discreet clinics now available. Speak to our friendly team.
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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. For bookings please contact:
Pat or Gill Bricknell 01395 232463
Woodbury Village Hall Hall and two meeting rooms, Fully equipped kitchen WIFI, sound system and projector Available for: Dances and Parties Meetings and Classes Exhibitions and Craft Fairs Badminton, Plays, Business Lettings For bookings please contact: Robin or Marian Lennox Tel: 01395 232126 email:- woodburyvh@gmail.com www.woodburyvillagehall.org.uk
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