WOODBURY NEWS
NOVEMBER 2018
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NOVEMBER 2018 EDITORIAL
The Editor would hazard a guess that there is not a single patient of Woodbury Surgery who would dispute the fact that we are all lucky to live within reach both of this facility and its off-shoot, the Friends of Woodbury Surgery. There is a conscientious team of GPs, nurses, dispensers and ancillary staff based in Fulford Way, and two co-ordinators for the FoWS based in the Parish Council Office in Greenway. Unlike many parts of the country, we don’t have to wait for a couple of weeks or more for an appointment; and requests for an urgent appointment can usually be met that day. Just seen a GP and need a prescription? A short wait, and your medication will be in your hands to take away with you as you leave the surgery. Ted Neather has reminded us on page 28 about the formation and on-going history of the Friends, and we thank him for this. Many housebound patients and others who cannot or are no longer able to drive remain forever grateful to the co-ordinators, the management team and the willing volunteers who provide such a useful service under the auspices of the Friends. Items in October’s Woodbury News expressed some concern about changes at the Surgery: that the interior of the surgery itself and the way it functions is not as it was, and that the Friends are now based elsewhere. But as Arnold Bennett said: “Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts.” The Editor thanks contributors for writing in, but Woodbury News is not and never has been a platform for on-going ‘petitions’ and rants, and at present there are no plans to publish further comments on this subject. Patients are all to be sent an explanation in writing about the recent improvements and the reasons for them. Maybe we should remind ourselves in this age of blame, of complaints, of the need for privacy and for confidentiality, that there are always two sides to every story. Readers are urged not to pass judgement and to remain grateful, yet again, that we live where we do, where our health and well-being continues to be the concern of such a dedicated group of professionals. OUR COVER PHOTO by Katharine Wheeler shows a harvest arrangement in Holy Trinity Church (se page 18). Woodbury News is a Private Company Limited by Guarantee No. 5263356 Secretary: Karen Squires, Willowfield, Oakhayes Road, Woodbury EX5 1JT. 233299
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4 ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH, WOODBURY Vicar: Reverend Sid Humphries. Tel:01392 874934 email: revsidh@gmail.com Administrator: Jill Dupain dupain@hotmail.co.uk SPECIAL SERVICE FOR MISSION COMMUNITY Friday 2 November - 18.30 All Souls Day Service, Clyst St Mary. ST SWITHUN’S SUNDAY SERVICES FOR NOVEMBER 1st Sunday - 11.15 Holy Communion. 2nd Sunday: Remembrance Sunday 10.40 Memorial outside, followed by Holy Communion in Church. 17.50 Mission Community Remembers – Joint Event with Christ Church at St Swithun’s. 3rd Sunday: 11.15 Holy Communion; 18.30 Sung Evensong. 4th Sunday: 08.00 Said CW Holy Communion with sermon; 09.30 Breakfast Service. Morning Prayer: Mondays at 09.15. NEWS AND EVENTS Lych gate stall - in church: Saturday 3 November. 09.30-11.00. Saturday 3 November Members of the choir will be joining church choirs from across Devon for the annual Choral Festival in Exeter Cathedral. The final service, to which everyone is welcome, will be at 16.00. Woodbury PCC Monthly Draw - Draw made at the Charity Coffee Morning 3rd Tuesday each month. Prize every month ranging from £50 to £500. Details from Ken Crundwell 01395 232826. Farewell to Nigel There will be an open Afternoon Tea in the DuBuisson Room on 17 November from 14.45 to 16.30 to say farewell to Nigel Alcock who has lived in the village and played the organ at St Swithun’s for 35 years. He has recently moved to Ipswich but will be returning that weekend. Do come along. Thanks. Sue Hudson Further information - Digest available in church. To receive this by email, please send your email address to st.swithuns.digest@gmail.com. FLOODLIGHTING ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH (dusk until 23.00) For your special event, contact Mike Jeans 01395 232544. Floodlight dedications are displayed on the church noticeboard at the lych gate. CHURCH ALTAR FLOWERS - NOVEMBER 4 - Mrs C Keep. 11 - Remembrance Sunday. 18 & 25 - Mrs B Hill. Many thanks to everyone who helped to decorate church for Harvest. WOODBURY NEWS to your door … If you are a new resident to the area, or would like your Woodbury News to be delivered to your door monthly, just call Beverley Simcox on 232858 and she will put you in contact with your local deliverer.
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6 FoSS (FRIENDS OF ST SWITHUN’S) At the Autumn Concert in church on Tuesday 9 October, FoSS was pleased to welcome back Exeter Singers, directed by Tony Yates. There was a wonderful varied concert with 40 members and friends in the audience, raising £250 for FoSS funds. Carolyn Keep provides the following review: “As always their ability to sing unaccompanied was impressive and Matthew Wright ably accompanied them in other items. Tony Yates conducted with flair and contributed solos as well. To rest the singers and vary the content, various members of the choir read poems, chosen by Jenny Lloyd to relate to the sung items. An introductory song to wish us good health was followed by Three Hungarian Folk Songs. Items by Gershwin and Cole Porter made a good contrast and the first half ended with a selection of popular arrangements, which we had enjoyed on previous occasions. The second half opened with Rodney Dingle’s arrangement of The Ash Grove, followed by Diaphenia by C V Stanford, a new addition to their repertoire. Hubert Parry died in 1918 and was remembered in his centenary year with his version of Crossing the Bar by Tennyson. The poem, Break, Break, Break that followed is also by Tennyson. A series of well-known tunes to finish were much appreciated by the audience, which sadly was not as large as at previous events, despite excellent refreshments in the interval, probably because of a clash with another village meeting.” FoSS has supported the church improvements by donating money for the refurbishment of two windows and also for pointing and masonry work above the church vestry. There will be further expenditure as the drains for removal of roof surface water on the north side have collapsed, causing significant damp on the inside by the wall. The problem needs to be addressed and will involve significant expenditure. The next event is the AGM on Saturday 26 January 2019, followed by a supper concert, featuring Bel Canto singers, Mike Jeans and Ted Neather. This is a ticket-only event, limited to 60, available in early January. Pat Browne WOODBURY CHURCH ROOMS At their last meeting the Trustees of the Church Rooms decided that the cost of hiring the venue would have to be increased by £1. From January 2019 the fee for regular users will be £5 per hour and for others £6 per hour. Hopefully, at the end of the year, this will ensure that the balance sheet will be in the black and not in the red! They hope this small increase will not inconvenience anyone. Joyce Jeans WOODBURY CAMERA CLUB CALENDAR FOR 2019 is now available from Sue Hudson 232203, Mike Jeans 232544 or Rook Pie.
7 CORNERSTONES The group enjoyed a brilliant, sunny autumn morning on the Common for our model aircraft demonstration. The flying skills were absolutely fascinating, so was the variety of models to be inspected and watched in flight. With many thanks to our member, Nigel Tucker, for arranging it, seen here with his Gloster Gladiator ready for take-off, and of course also to the East Devon Radio Control Club for their hospitality (and patience answering dumb questions).
N.B. The illustrated Norway talk by our member Roger Stokes is now on Tuesday 20 November, not as previously circulated. Ernst Gruber
8 GARDEN CLUB Colin Varndell came to the October meeting and gave us an interesting and beautifully illustrated talk entitled A Year in the Country. Colin Varndell is a Dorset-based photographer best known for his images of animals, birds, insects, wild flowers and landscapes. All these aspects he incorporated into his talk. His work is reproduced nationally and internationally in books, magazines etc and is also used for advertising purposes. It goes without saying that we all enjoyed his talk and his unusual and exciting photographs. A Year in the Country is a miscellany of natural history photographs taken over a period of two years. Many of the images were taken in his own garden or in the landscape surrounding his home. He began with Spring and gave us photographs of catkins, the elusive water rail, bluebell time, the adder and many sightings of birds feeding their young. He said that the kingfisher was one of the easiest birds to photograph, which made some of us smile knowing the difficulty some people have! Colin explained how he managed to capture each image and he explained how vital it is to get to know your subject and its way of life. Summer included stonechats on the heath, a great spotted woodpecker feeding its young and a harvest mouse, which we all loved, in the wild meadows near Wareham. In his Autumn photographs there were some wonderful images of wood mice. Colin explained how he enticed them with peanut butter and, when they were used to the branch being a certain way up, he then turned it upside down and gained a very unusual and amusing picture. Winter included some scenes from the Jurassic Coast and hoarfrost. He finished his presentation by explaining his interest in macro photography, developing close-up skills in the field of nature - bursting buds, cobwebs and butterflies. He also illustrated this by showing us some close-up images of birds with their fluttering wings. Colin Varndell also works with the Dorset Mammal Group, which aims to reverse the decline of the hedgehog population in Dorset by developing the towns and villages there into hedgehog-friendly habitats. Our next meeting is on 13 November when Ian May will give a presentation about Fungi. If you have any in your garden or know of some, please bring them along to the meeting in Woodbury village hall at 19.30. FRIENDS OF WOODBURY SURGERY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MONDAY 26 NOVEMBER 14.00 IN THE CHURCH ROOMS Followed by refreshments. Please come along and show your support for the Friends.
9 WOODBURY VILLAGE GOLF SOCIETY Our last outing of the year was at Tavistock on 11 October, and it did not look as if it would be a dry one. The forecast said it would improve, but not soon enough. Twenty-one of us pulled balls out of the bag, leaving three others to play last as they were delayed by a blow-out. So the perfect 24. Conditions were extreme: the umbrella nearly lifted you off the ground, trolleys were blown over, and it was raining. On the moors there is little protection! Despite all of that, 12 players scored 30 and over, with most of the points being scored on the back nine when the rain had stopped and the wind died. At the end of the day we had an excellent meal and a good journey home. There were only 2 twos: Nick Jones on the 4th and Chris Taunton on the 10th. Nearest the pin on the 7th was our Chairman, Paul Saunders, with the prize being presented to him by Nick Jones. For the teams, in third place with 73 points was team 5 - Jeremy Browne, John Crosse and Simon Davies. In second place with 74 points, team 2 - Peter de la Mare, Paul Crafer and Stewart Price, and the winner with 77 points was team 6 - Tim Kirk, Chris Taunton and David Moore. For individuals, in third place with 34 points, Chris Taunton; in second place with 34 points (on count back) Simon Davies, and the winner with 35 points was Robin Jackson. The next events are the AGM on Friday 16 November and the Dinner on Thursday 24 January 2019. Jeremy Browne Past WVGS Chairman
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION COFFEE MORNINGS
10.00 - 11.30. 8 & 22 NOVEMBER 6 & 20 DECEMBER RBL ROOM behind Woodbury village hall. All are invited to join us on alternate Thursdays.
10 WOODBURY AND DISTRICT ROYAL BRITISH LEGION Commemorations for the ending of the Great War take place over the weekend of 10 and 11 November. On Saturday 10 November, in Woodbury village hall from 12.00-16.00, there will be a historical Exhibition depicting the life and times of the community living in the area from 1914-1920. Film footage from the Imperial War Museum will be shown throughout the afternoon. Displays will include a short history of the 38 men from the community who lost their lives, some stories from the returning men, artefacts from Woodbury Common and there will also be a pop-up Poppy Shop. Star prize in the raffle is two tickets to the Heineken Champions Cup rugby match at Sandy Park on 13 January, when the Exeter Chiefs will be playing Castres, plus many other great prizes. The Devon County President, Mrs Sarah Lopes, will be attending during the afternoon, supporting the event, and refreshments will be available. All monies raised are in aid of the Poppy Appeal. On Sunday 11 November, the annual Act of Remembrance will be a joint event from all the churches. It will take place on the Village Green, gathering at 10.45, with the service commencing at 10.50 and concluding at 11.10. Separate usual services will take place at Christ Church and St Swithun’s following this. Battles Over a Nation’s Tributes, a Service of Commemoration and Celebration, will take place in St Swithun’s church later in the afternoon, commencing with tea at 17.00, followed at 17.50 with a service led by the Rev’d Sid Humphries and Mr Paul Friend. Do please join us for this very special thank-you to the First World War generation. Sandra Huish IN MEMORIAM Lance Corporal George Arthur Shell, C Company 2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment Died of wounds in France on 31 October 1918, aged 19 IN MEMORIAM Private Ernest George, 8th Battalion Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment Died as a prisoner of war in Germany on 20 November 1918, aged 30 The Woodbury News attempts to represent a variety of views within the Community, but does not accept responsibility for anything but Editorial comment. While it may publish unacknowledged material, nothing is included unless the Editor knows the name and address of the author(s).
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The photo above, by David Bowers, shows Jean Carpenter officially opening the new disabled access to Woodbury village hall. The event was very well attended by, amongst others, people who need to use walking frames, sticks or a wheelchair. They all found that entry into the hall was now an altogether safer and more pleasant experience. A lovely social gathering with fizz and canapÊs was then enjoyed in the refurbished DuBuisson room. Chris Quantick WOODBURY TWINNING ASSOCIATION On 6 October, we held our annual Progressive Supper. This year we welcomed several new members including Joyce and Cedric, who very kindly hosted the aperitifs at their lovely home, Deepway Farm. We had over 30 people taking part and after starters and main courses at various homes in Woodbury, we all met up at Lynnette and John's home for some amazing desserts and cheeses, accompanied, of course, by excellent wines. A big thank you to Nita, our chairperson, for organising this great evening. Our next event is a Wine Tasting evening run by Majestic Wines of Exeter in the DuBuisson room of Woodbury village hall on Friday 30 November at 19.30. Numbers are limited, so please let Nita know on 232314 if you'd like to attend. Jan Owen Editor’s Note : In order to maximise submitted copy and photographs into Woodbury News, it may be necessary to reduce the size of some items. The Editorial team will attempt to do this as carefully as possible.
12 WOODBURY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL We have enjoyed a very busy term already at Woodbury School, both indoors and out, despite the very changeable weather. We continue to focus on our value of Respect this half term and have been lucky to have the Rev’d Sid visit us to lead collective worship on that theme. Our school Harvest Service was held recently at St Swithun’s Church, where Cherry Class and Oak Class presented a thoughtful service to a full congregation of family and friends, and gathered donations to be taken to Exmouth Food Bank. Our eldest pupils recently took part in this year’s school election to find out who would be our new School Council leaders. After hearing some very well-written campaign speeches and the casting of votes throughout the school, Beatrice and Aidan were elected as School Council leaders this year. CLASS NEWS Beech class have all settled extremely well into school life and have had a very busy half term. The children enjoyed a visit from a trio of hamsters, kindly brought in by a parent, where they were able to learn all about how to care for them as pets and how to hold them. The children have also been busy picking lots of green tomatoes from the school allotment, which they used to make delicious tomato chutney. They have been enjoying some weekly time with their Year 6 buddies. Every year, Year 6 pupils are paired with Foundation pupils to help guide and support them through their transition into full-time school. The Year 6 children visit Beech class to read with their buddy, help them with activities and talk to them about any worries.
13 The children in Chestnut and Ash classes enjoyed a visit this week from James Norton, a professional paper plane thrower and landscape artist. Along with friend Dylan Parker, James was the inspiration for the Australian film Paper Planes. During his visit, James took the children to 'flight school', taught them about forces, and helped them make and race their own planes. TRIPS AND VISITS Ash class recently returned from a fun-filled residential week at Pixies Holt where they enjoyed a range of activities and challenges including orienteering, caving, archery, weaselling and a night walk where they enjoyed an evening of star gazing over Yar Tor. The Year 6 residential is always a wonderful opportunity for the children to cement friendships and take on new challenges in preparation for their transition to secondary school at the end of the academic year. Their behaviour and their support for each other during the week was outstanding, and they look forward to sharing news of their week with parents at a special presentation.
14 Cherry class enjoyed a fascinating visit to Woodbury Castle as part of their current topic on Iron Age Woodbury. The children were given the opportunity to explore Woodbury Common and learn about the history of Woodbury Castle and its current restoration project. They were also able to take part in activities such as den building and litter picking to reinforce how we can all enjoy and care for the area. Cherry class would like to thank Education Ranger Kate and Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust for a wonderful morning, which proved a great help in their current Design and Technology task of creating their own model of an iron age hill fort. MUSIC We invited our families to join us for two singing concerts which were wonderfully performed by all of the children. Each class performed a small selection of songs, along with performances by our two school choirs. Parents, carers and other family members were treated to a wide selection of tunes from traditional African melodies to modern chart toppers.
SPORT A number of pupils took part in the crosscountry schools event at Bicton Arena on 2 October in culmination of their recent cross-country extracurricular club. The children faced hilly terrain and a tricky course to run a mile in their different age groups. They all ran brilliantly with a great level of parental support from the spectators. A notable achievement was made by Lily Green who was placed 6th out of all the Year 5 and Year 6 children taking part from six schools.
15 As part of their PE lessons the children across Key Stage Two have been learning the new sport of handball. After learning the rules and practising the necessary skills, a team of children was invited to participate in two handball festivals at Exmouth Community College, where they have had great fun competing against different schools. OUTDOOR LEARNING This half term has been the turn of Willow, Oak and Cherry classes to enjoy weekly forest school sessions. The children have taken part in a range of challenges, games and activities designed to encourage them to develop their learning powers such as resilience, resourcefulness, reflectiveness and reciprocity. They have made autumn lanterns, tree cookies and conker creatures as well as hammered leaf flags, bird feeders and mud paint. They have learnt how to safely use tools such as hand drills and claw hammers, they have built some amazing constructions using loose wooden parts and have perfected their den building skills. They have also enjoyed gathering around the fire to make campfire treats like s’mores, hot chocolate, popcorn and chocolate apples.
16 WOODBURY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE On 4 October, it was Woodbury WI's turn to host other WIs in the Clyst Group - Woodbury Salterton, Aylesbeare, Magnolia and Pennsylvania. Around 60 WI members gathered in Woodbury village hall to hear what the ladies had been up to during the past year: listening to a variety of speakers, outings, craft, WI holidays both home and abroad and supporting charities. All this with lots of fun – and plenty of eating. Livvy Collins, standing in for the President who was on holiday, introduced the speaker for the evening, magician Simon Croft, who talked about the history of magic, explaining the different sorts of magic which range from stage, to children’s, parlour, street theatre, escapology (Houdini-style, not to be tried at home), manipulation and TV magic. He touched on his own story, explaining that he had now moved with his family to Devon, and was working as a full-time magician. The ladies digested this information alongside an excellent supper of soup and French bread, followed by man-sized servings of summer fruit crumble and icecream. Simon then proceeded to demonstrate his magic powers, which included mind-reading, card tricks, vanishing £10 notes and tricks involving an iPhone.
17 The competition for a poster depicting Magic was won by Aylesbeare WI. Woodbury Salterton gave the vote of thanks, and invited everyone to the next Clyst Group meeting which they would be hosting on Wednesday 25 September 2019. The following week Woodbury WI enjoyed a Wine and Cheese evening and a quiz, organised by Ann Shell. Sue Bury WOODBURY TENNIS CLUB The autumn leaves are falling, causing problems of leaves on court. However, the petrol blower is on hand to clear the lines and ensure that play can continue. Sunday morning club sessions are well attended and the Tuesday ladies are not put off by windy conditions. The teams have started their winter fixtures: the mixed team have played two matches and have gained 6 points, and the men’s team have played one, with one rained off. The Club will be holding their now annual pre-Christmas supper and gathering in the Church Rooms on Friday 30 November. All members and former members are invited; please contact Helen (helenryland@ btinternet.com) if you wish to be included. The courts are available for the playing of tennis to all residents of the parish and visitors at a reasonable fee of £4.00 per hour, key available at 5 Escott Cottages (Pat Browne 232805) or from Jackie Clarke 232832, but if playing regularly annual membership (£15 junior) is more economical. Pat Browne WOODBURY GARDEN CLUB 13 NOVEMBER, 19.30 WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL Ian May: Fungi. Beautiful, strange, mysterious, edible, poisonous – fascinating! Visitors welcome. THE MALTSTERS ARMS CHRISTMAS FAIR SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER 11.00 - 15.00 IN THE FUNCTION ROOM In aid of Devon Air Ambulance Trust Come and join us for an afternoon of Christmas-themed fun! You can pick up some great stocking fillers, gifts for the whole family and even a delicious treat for yourself whilst supporting a wonderful charity that saves lives on a daily basis. There are many stalls, including hand-made jewellery, cards and Christmas bunting, hand-knitted items, wood turning, local cheeses, Mandy’s must haves, pavlova and fresh cakes, Christmas wreaths. Face painting and other fun activities for the children.
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WOODBURY SALTERTON NEWS HOLY TRINITY In a departure from tradition, the Church Harvest Thanksgiving service took place on Saturday 13 October when the Rev’d Sid led the service. The church had been beautifully decorated with some stunning arrangements featuring sunflowers and pumpkins by Sally Rawlings and her talented helpers.
After the service everyone went to the village hall for a horse race evening with hot dogs and the usual high quality choice of desserts. Debbie Jung had organised the evening and Mark Lovett ran the races and the betting. The children – Ollie, Henry, Eliza, Joanie and George - thoroughly enjoyed moving the horses along the tracks in accordance with the numbers on the dice thrown by Tilly and Alice. Fiona Vessey ran the raffle. It was a happy, fun evening.
19 November Family Service Sunday 18 November at 09.30. The service will be preceded by breakfast as usual. This will be a Pets Service and you are invited to bring your pets to church with you and to thank God for their creation and for all the love and companionship they bring into our lives. Monthly Coffee Morning with Bacon Butties The November coffee morning will take place in church on Saturday 3 November from 09.30 until 10.30. The Christmas Coffee Morning and Craft and Gift Sale will take place in the village hall on Saturday 1 December from 10.00. This is one of our major fundraising events to keep our church going financially, so please support this or even consider hosting a table yourself. Remembrance Sunday 11 November. Our usual Act of Remembrance will take place at the lych gate at 10.45, followed by a short service in church. Have you spotted the soldier sitting in our church? Church Quizzes and Children’s Colouring Competition Copies of these are now available from Katharine Wheeler or through the school or helpers in other churches. The adult quiz, On The Map, costs £2 and the children’s Know Your Carols is £1. This gives free entry into the colouring competition. To all those residents of the Parish of Woodbury Salterton who will be 70 and older by Christmas 2018. The Kerslake Trust This Trust was created on the death of Celia Elizabeth Kerslake on 19 September 1939. Under the terms of her will some shares were left to the Trustees of Woodbury Salterton Church, with the instruction that the income received from them should be distributed among “the old people over 70 belonging to the Parish at Christmas time”. The Trustees are currently reviewing the list of beneficiaries to arrange this year’s distribution, and will be pleased to hear from anyone permanently resident in the Parish who has NOT received a payment in previous years and who considers they now qualify for such a payment. Please advise Nigel Dupain, Trustee on 01395 232953 by 1 December 2018. CRAFT & GIFT SALE WOODBURY SALTERTON VILLAGE HALL SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER, 10.00 - 12.00 If anyone is interested in hosting a table at a charge of £5 per table (the seller keeps all profit), please contact Louise on 07809644782 (text/call) or e-mail Bounty.louise@hotmail.co.uk.
20 WOODBURY SALTERTON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL Looking ahead Is your child starting Reception in September 2019 or do you know anyone who has a child who is? We are holding school tours on Thursday 1 November at 09.30 and 13.30. To request a place on a school tour, please contact our school on 01395 232649 or admin@woodbury-salterton.devon. sch.uk. We also take 2, 3 and 4 year olds into our Nursery. 30 hours offer available and golden ticket admissions. For more information and to request a school tour, please contact our school on 01395 232649 or email: admin@ woodbury-salterton.devon.sch.uk. What we’ve been up to We are a church school and celebrate important dates in the church calendar. We were led by the Rev’d Sid for our Harvest Service in church. Each class performed a piece to remind us of the meaning of giving and sharing at this time of year. Class 1 performed a harvest song and were very brave to stand in front of parents and children for the first time. We were then joined by Anthony Bernard from the Exmouth Larder, an organisation supporting people who are in crisis in their lives for lots of different reasons, and who need extra help with food. We were joined by many of our parents who attended the service too. The Rev’d Sid also supported us as we held our first Ethos Day, with children from our Federation sister school Littleham C of E Primary School. We joined together to share our ideas about harvest, our current Federation value of Generosity and to celebrate the opening of our outside prayer space.
21 The children began by bringing the cross that had been made at forest school back to the school grounds. They then spent time in church completing a quiz about harvest and preparing a play for the whole school collective worship. To finish the day, Rev’d Sid led the collective worship and he blessed the cross and the prayer space. Class 3 have been learning how to play handball in their PE lessons. Some of our years 4, 5 and 6 played the game as part of a handball festival along with other primary schools at Exmouth Community College. It is a great game where you can throw the ball to all of your team members and you can bounce the ball as well. You can go anywhere on the pitch and anyone can score. The children did so well and enjoyed playing with other schools at this fast paced game for girls and boys. The children were treated to a performance of Table Mates by Theatre Alibi, which told the story of friends who live together, cook together and share meals together. They are called Nibbles, Starter, Main and Pudding. Four more different people you could not imagine and yet, magically, come dinner time, they work together like pineapple on pizza or chilli in chocolate. As ever, Theatre Alibi provide a wonderful experience for all. Here’s what some of the children and adults thought: Jake - My favourite part was they showed the presentation because it told the story of his life. Oliver - I liked how funny it was and the ending because it made me think. Ella - I liked the funny parts, like when the man didn’t like the fish! Lily - I liked when they put up the video about Pudding’s life. Eliza - It taught us a lesson about how to eat and not be fussy. Mrs Pearson - It was fantastic! I loved the idea of all the characters being different parts of the meal. Clare Rooke, Chair of Governors Pebblebed Heath Federation COMMUNITY COFFEE MORNING Woodbury Salterton Village Hall 09.00 - 12.00 1st Monday of each month, if a Bank Holiday 2nd Monday of the month. £2 for unlimited drinks and cake. Everyone welcome (from babies to retirees). Come and feel part of a community and get to know the people living within the village.
22 WOODBURY SALTERTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE President Gill Bricknell welcomed everyone to the October meeting and extended a special greeting to our Canadian friend, Judith Southam, who was celebrating receiving her papers to allow her to take up residence in this country. The lunch at the Digger’s Rest had again proved popular as a social gathering and will become a monthly event on the first Tuesday in the month, the next one on 6 November. The next monthly coffee morning takes place at the same venue on Thursday 22 November. The speaker was Kay Thompson and she gave a fascinating talk on Fairgrounds Through The War Years. Initially all fair grounds were closed, as were theatres, which brought financial troubles for those who made their livelihood working at fairs. Those men too old or too young to be called up were faced with problems getting a job, as education was not valued among showmen and many could not read or write. It was soon realised that fairs had an important role to play in raising morale and in lifting people’s spirits, so they were allowed to open until 22.00. Rides all had to be covered in canvas and the number of light bulbs were limited. The fair workers made improvised lampshades from Cow and Gate baby milk tins, with a hole made in them so that the lights did not show through the canvas roof. The fairs prospered and showmen raised £5,000 to buy a Spitfire, which was named Fun of the Fair and was one of the planes which survived the war. The Wednesday 14 November meeting at 19.30 in the village hall will be a Handbell Workshop led by the Exmouth Boys’ Brigade Handbell Ringers. WHIST DRIVE TUESDAY 20 NOVEMBER, 19.30 WOODBURY SALTERTON VILLAGE HALL WOODBURY CRAFT CLUB CHURCH ROOMS, GREENWAY, WOODBURY 30 NOVEMBER, 13.00-15.00 £2 entry (includes a cuppa and biscuit) Email: lildaydreamers@gmail.com WOODBURY TWINNING ASSOCIATION WINE TASTING EVENING FRIDAY 30 NOVEMBER, 19.30 THE DUBUISSON ROOM, WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL £10 members, £12 non-members to include all wine and nibbles. Please contact Nita on 232314 or Jan on 232694 by 17 November.
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EXTON NEWS ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, EXTON SERVICES FOR NOVEMBER Sunday 4 - All Saints, 18.00 Evening Service. Sunday 11 - Remembrance Sunday, 09.30 Service of Remembrance. Sunday 18 - 2nd before Advent, 09.30 Lay-led Service. Sunday 25 - Christ the King, 09.30 Holy Communion. ST ANDREW’S DAY SERVICE Friday 30 November. 09.30, Holy Communion followed by breakfast in the hall. All are welcome to come and help us celebrate our Patronal Festival. EXTON FISH AND CHIP SUPPER AND FILMS - NEW DATE The date is now on 9 November, 18.00 in the hall. This is so that we do not clash with the village Fireworks and Bonfire night. Please let David know if you are coming for numbers, indicating if you want fish, sausage or vegetarian option. EXTON REMEMBRANCE There will be a small space at the front of the memorial garden beside the church where people can place a poppy or small cross. EXTON GARDEN CLUB In September we held an Autumn Plant Sale and Coffee Morning which went well; we had a good selection of perennials and everyone enjoyed a coffee. We made just under £200 for club funds. On 8 October twelve members went to Burrow Farm Gardens, where Mary Benger welcomed us on arrival and gave us a brief history of the development of the gardens. It was overcast but dry and we enjoyed wandering around the various gardens and saw plenty of unusual plants. After a lunch break, several members looked around the nursery where there was a nice selection of good quality plants; it was helpful to have Mary on hand to give help and advice. Our next meeting will be on Friday 30 November, 19.30 in St Andrew’s hall and the speaker will be Chris Birchall giving a talk on Plants of the Western Cape. Everyone is welcome. Eileen Pratt CHARITY AFTERNOON TEA AND BINGO PUFFING BILLY PUB TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER AT 15.00 £10 per person in advance or £12 on the day All profits will go to Marie Curie Telephone 01392 877888 to book.
24 EXTON LADIES GROUP Our September meeting was a talk with slides on Switzerland by David Hole, ably assisted by his wife, ‘the lovely Christine’. We were taken to the interesting sights and beauty spots all by the public transport system, boats, trains and even ski lifts. It was a very entertaining talk. The October meeting was a games afternoon when the ladies engaged in a game of Beetle. This was followed by afternoon tea provided by Valerie Thomas. Our 8 November meeting will be a talk by Brenda Loosemore entitled Christmas Crackers. This year’s Christmas Lunch will be held at The Redwing, Lympstone on 13 December. Chris Bilyard ESTUARY LEAGUE OF FRIENDS Needlecraft Group The WW1 banner made and displayed in St Margaret’s Church was a great success. The ladies are now knitting squares for rugs for people in wheelchairs. We are also making table and tree decorations for Christmas. Some of these will be on sale at reception in Nancy Potter House. A new project for the town is being launched in November by Val Holland and her team. The Group enjoyed a day at Westpoint Craft Fair. New members are always welcome with or without skills, just drop into the Bradbury Café on Thursday afternoons from 14.30. Cash Point in Topsham There is a cash point in our building, the only one in Topsham, made possible by Cllr Andrew Leadbetter and East Exe. This is well used and the high usage will help support any requests made for a 24 hour service. Dates for November Remembrance Coffee Morning - Friday 9th 10.00-noon. Everyone welcome. Friendship Group - 13th and 27th. ARNI group - 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th. IT Training: 21st, 28th. Also 5th, 12th December. Sing - 1st, 9th, 15th and 26th. It’s Fun to dance - 12th and 29th. Goldies 28th. There are also sessions of Relaxation, Pilates, Yoga and Qi-jong. For further information ring 01392 879009. GOOSEFIELD AUTUMN TEA SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER, 14.30 ST ANDREW’S VILLAGE HALL, EXTON Tea and Mince Pies £2.50. Christmas Gifts, Cakes Stall, Raffle and Greeting Cards.
25 HALLOWEEN AT EXTON WEDNESDAY 31 OCTOBER This is an excellent event involving children and their families dressing up and undergoing the traditional ‘trick or treat’ event with a twist! If you are keen to be visited or wish to host our trick or treaters, please contact Rachel on 01392 879360. We usually start our walk about 17.30. Adam and Charlotte kindly prepare a buffet for us all when we arrive at the Puffing Billy at about 19.00. Debbie Kearey EXTON VILLAGE FIREWORKS AND BONFIRE NIGHT FRIDAY 2 NOVEMBER Gates open at 18.00 in the field next to the village playground Admission £5 per adult, £3 per child under 16 years, to include BBQ food. Money raised will benefit the Royal Marines charity and support village events. We look forward to seeing you there. For more details, contact Debbie on 01392 875238/0777968639. Debbie Kearey FISH AND CHIPS SUPPER WITH FILM SHOW ST ANDREW’S HALL, EXTON FRIDAY 9 NOVEMBER, 18.00 Tickets £15. Book from David Elphick 01392 876909. * NB New date! *
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David Craig, Clerk to the Council Woodbury Parish Council Offices, Greenside, Greenway, Woodbury, EX5 1LP Tel: 01395 233791. Email: woodburyparishcouncil@gmail.com. Work is continuing on improvements to the Green and the Arch. The two benches surrounding the children’s play area have been refurbished. The path alongside the bus stop in the Arch has been jet washed and all five benches are in the process of being refurbished. The memorial tree for the Green is now in Ottery awaiting delivery. It is a wild cherry, but this one fires blanks so it won’t drop cherries on the War Memorial. It should however provide some additional colour to the Green. The tree was kindly donated by Western Power Distribution. It will be surrounded by a fence displaying the names of our 38 Fallen. We are also awaiting delivery of a memorial bench which will sit under the lime tree on the Green. We have received funding from Invest in Devon for safety improvements to the entrances to the Exton play area and the side entrance to the Woodbury Playing Fields. This is important, much needed work and we are grateful to County Councillors Richard Scott and Jeff Trail in helping us obtain this funding. We intend to undertake this work as quickly as possible. Finally, I can’t complete an article without moaning about something. Please could we ask motorists to avoid parking along the entrance to the Flower Street car park, particularly when there are spaces available in the car park itself. Your co-operation is greatly appreciated. Agendas for future meeting, and minutes of meetings can be found on http://www.woodbury-pc.org.uk/ ROCK CHOIR CHARITY COFFEE MORNING SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER, 10.00 - 12.00 WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL Cakes * Singing * Raffle * Refreshments All proceeds to Exeter Royal Academy for Deaf Education CLYST VALLEY CHORAL SOCIETY Fiftieth Anniversary Concert HANDEL: MESSIAH 17 NOVEMBER, 19.30, St Margaret's, Topsham 18 NOVEMBER, 19.30, Holy Trinity, Exmouth Tickets 232318.
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From Edward (Ted) Neather The Friends of Woodbury Surgery In the latter part of 1990, if I remember rightly, the surgery doctors at that time called a general meeting in Woodbury village hall. There was a presentation by a representative from another surgery which was running a successful Friends scheme to assist with patients’ transport and a whole range of patient support services. At the end of the meeting there was unanimous agreement that Woodbury would benefit from such a scheme. There was a need for volunteers to form a committee to get things running, and I fancied the challenge and offered myself as first chairman. Other members of the public came forward. I particularly remember Tom Doggett offering his services as Minutes Secretary. So, the committee met, welcomed one of the doctors as a member, appointed a treasurer, got the Friends established as a charity, set up a bank account and performed all the routines that committees of charitable groups have to do. We had a volunteer to act as our first co-ordinator operating by telephone from the surgery and we issued a request for volunteer drivers or for members of the surgery willing to sit with elderly patients, make visits, take dogs walking and anything which helped patients to live their lives. Plenty of volunteers were forthcoming and the Friends of Woodbury Surgery started on a span of nearly 30 years providing a truly local and dedicated community service. Patients and drivers have formed bonds over the years and the Friends have received donations, membership fees and legacies, all of which have been spent to the benefit of the Surgery as advised by the doctors. There has been a sequence of chairpersons since I handed over the job, and a more limited number of co-ordinators. For many patients without transport in the village, and for whom taxi fares are out of the question, the Friends have been a lifeline. It was therefore a matter of sadness to me personally and confusion to the present committee when they were informed that the refurbishment of the surgery had left no room for the Friends’ co-ordinators to operate from the surgery for the 3 or 4 hours a week that had been their routine. Faced with such an apparent dismissal of their services, the committee might well have decided they were not appreciated and might have disbanded. But all members of the committee were conscious that the service they offered should not be suddenly withdrawn from patients who relied on them, so they looked for alternative premises, found there was space available for the short periods necessary at the Woodbury Parish Council Office, and the new arrangements were set out to readers in the October edition of the Woodbury News. A letter was also sent out to all patients who had used the service in recent months so that they would have notice of the new arrangements. Having served on a number of committees over many years, I am fully aware that there are usually significant reasons for major changes to policy and those reasons may not be evident to committee members or anyone outside a small
29 circle of inside management. So, although I still partly regard the Friends as my baby, having set the group in motion all those years ago, I am no longer privy to decisions, and therefore I remain mystified that a service which has served the community and the surgery well for so long should be deliberately isolated from the surgery which gave it birth. From Charlie Collins Recently, I had the great privilege of being invited to the Woodbury Village Tuesday Coffee Morning, in the Church rooms. I was there to receive a cheque in aid of Budleigh Salterton and District Hospiscare for the fantastic sum of £500. What ‘a girt crowd of witnesses’ were there gathered! Loads of local folk soaking up the sun on the green opposite or happily settled indoors with their chums. The clink of colourful crockery, the munching of delicious cakes and the constant hubbub of ‘a good old natter’, and all the while raising significant sums for various charities. What a brilliant set up! A rousing three cheers and ‘hats off’ to the organisers and all the community volunteers who bake, serve and wash up; on this occasion represented by Debbie Mullier and Joan Mansell. Budleigh Salterton and District (BS&D) Hospiscare is very much a local, independent charity. We provide nursing and other support to patients who have advanced life-limiting conditions, and support to their families. We are responsible for patients of the BS and Woodbury GP Practices. The widow of one of these patients has recently written the following letter: “When my husband was told his cancer was no longer treatable and given two years to live our Doctor asked BS&D Hospiscare to contact us. We were very sceptical at first, but soon came to appreciate all their help and support and realised we were not alone on this journey. Their help came in three phases, initially a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist visited us once a month, always at a pre-arranged time, and she slowly guided us along the way and answered all our questions, even the silly ones! She also assessed my husband's condition and advised on medications and aids to help. In addition, I knew there was always someone from Hospiscare at the end of the phone (day or night) to give advice and support, especially for those mini-crises that occur. Cont’d….
30 As my husband's condition deteriorated the nurse's visits became more frequent, but in his last few days the Hospiscare@Home nursing team came in twice a day to look after him. They treated him with such love and care and enabled him to die peacefully at home, just as he wished. However, the involvement of Hospiscare did not end there – along came the Bereavement team to support me. Without the whole team's support the last two years would have been very difficult and frightening and I am so grateful to them for all the love and support they gave us.” We raise funds to employ these Specialist and Hospiscare@Home Nurses, we provide Volunteer Drivers, Befrienders and Bereavement supporters and we contribute to the costs of our patients if they need to be inpatients in the Exeter Hospice, and for Day Care. Of course, all this needs volunteers and money, as the demands and costs are ever increasing. We rely entirely on the support of the local community since we are financially independent of all the other Hospiscare charities in Exeter, Exmouth and Lympstone and Sidmouth. We do not receive any funds from the NHS or any other Government agencies or from the Hospiscare shop in Budleigh Salterton, which is run by Hospiscare Exeter. We raise these funds from local events and from legacies and the support from efforts such as the Woodbury coffee morning are vital. A big thank-you to you all on behalf of our patients and their families. You can read more details on our website <https://www.hospiscare budleigh.org/> Facebook & Instagram, search for: <@budleighhospiscare>. We need more volunteers in this area for all the roles outlined above and are also looking for new Trustees. If you are interested in helping or giving, please contact: Lucy Goddard <l.goddard@hospiscare.co.uk> 01395 445876 or Charlie Collins on 01395 232731. Between us, we are able to add a few days to our patients’ lives but, more importantly, we can add a great deal of life to their days, and bring peace and comfort at a very challenging time. Charlie Collins
CAROL SINGING AROUND WOODBURY We will be singing carols around Woodbury again this year on THURSDAY 20 DECEMBER to raise money as usual for Save the Children. We start at the Arch at 19.00. All welcome to sing or collect. Refreshments afterwards.
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ROUND AND ABOUT THANKS I would like, through the medium of the Woodbury News, to convey my sincere thanks to all the lovely friends I have and who are so very helpful in making sure I can move around safely and can manage to cope with carrying things. Being forced to use crutches I am obviously at a disadvantage when trying to do certain jobs and actions, but there is always some kind person who comes to my aid. I really cannot thank everybody enough and am extremely grateful for all your kindness, which I can never repay. Thank you everyone. Jean Carpenter Thank you to all those generous people who helped me celebrate my 75th birthday and at the same time helped me raise £410 for Target Ovarian Cancer. You are all amazing. Judy Bashforth Thank you to St Swithun’s for letting us (the RBL) run the lych gate stall on a very wet, but well supported Saturday morning. It was really lovely to see so many people from across the community, and we raised a further £226 for the RBL general fund. Sandra Huish RNLI CHRISTMAS CARDS, DIARIES AND CALENDARS It’s time to think about such things, and I am happy to show you a catalogue and to deliver your order within a few days. The RNLI relies solely on sales of goods and fund-raising and, despite what it says on their logo, they save lives anywhere where there is water, especially on the beaches and quite often, the rivers. Thank you. Jean Carpenter CONGRATULATIONS The winner of the RBL Quiz was Mrs Carol Rowe of Exmouth. Please contact Jean Carpenter if you would like to know the answers to the quiz. Tel: 01392 232120. Do email your high resolution photos of local people or events to Karen at karensquires100@ gmail.com The editorial team still needs a wider spread of news, particularly about our younger people. What are you all up to? Why don’t YOU write an article or send in a photo? Photos taken with a camera, rather than a mobile phone are preferred as they reproduce more clearly on paper.
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With less than a month to go we are all getting very excited about Woodbury’s first living advent calendar beginning on Saturday 1 December. You can now take part by buying a trail map (£2) which will be on sale from the beginning of November from the following locations around the village: Christ Church, Kilves Antiques, Woodbury Parish Council Office, Rook Pie, St Swithun’s Church and The White Hart. Monies raised from the sale of the maps will be shared equally between our two local charities, FORCE Cancer Charity and Woodbury Community Playing Fields (WCPF). Windows are already being prepared by our volunteers for the community to enjoy. We are looking forward seeing the first reveal and hope people can join us for the start of this event. Who knows who you will meet along the trail! Do follow us on Instagram @ woodburylivingadventcalendar. Ruth Bagwell and Emma Taggart SEPTEMBER WEATHER 60-odd years ago we had a ghillie in the West of Ireland who used to say “first the wind, then the rain”. That’s exactly what happened on 18 September and it nearly killed me. I was staggering along the shore of Meldon reservoir with my rod – don’t do it as it is very steep, littered with jagged slate-like stones which slip away under foot and disappear into the depths. A storm got up and I could not get out onto the neat path the other side of the sturdy fence; it is a lovely walk but keep on the right side of that fence. Then we had our rain for the month in a couple of days before it settled into this year’s usual rhythm of warm and dry. The jet stream was acting up again with a big loop up towards Iceland and pitching rain on the NW of the country and keeping us relatively dry: 44.7mm (1.76ins and 82% of average). Max/min temperatures were 24C/4C and winds mostly from the West. PJH
33 CLINTON DEVON ESTATES Looking after the heath for people and wildlife Since 1930 when the heaths were dedicated to the public for ‘air and exercise’, the seven commons owned by Clinton Devon Estates have been used by both local people and visitors to East Devon for that purpose. Over 60km of trails cross the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths, offering varied terrain whether on foot, bike or horseback. The Pebblebed Heath Conservation Trust, who have managed the site since 2006, encourage all visitors to understand and respect the sites’ ecological and cultural heritage features. There are a few simple guidelines such as taking litter home and not camping or lighting fires, but now three new codes of conduct have been developed by the PHCT in partnership with the RSPB, Devon Wildlife Trust and the South East Devon Habitat Regulations Partnership with input from the local dog-walking, mountain biking and horse-riding communities. As land managers we have a legal obligation to ensure that activities taking place on the heaths are regulated so that the wildlife and habitats of the Commons are not adversely impacted, and to avoid problems with other users. We are delighted that sixteen local dog-walking businesses have obtained licences to operate on the heaths, understanding our need to ensure responsible, sustainable use that is in line with our conservation objectives. They all hold public liability insurance and will uphold and promote our Pebblebed Dog Code. Visit www.pebblebedheaths.org.uk/your-visit/ to see if your dog-walker is one of them. Individual dog walkers don’t require a licence. However, we hope they will follow the Dog Code too. Many people also enjoy exploring the heaths on horseback or on bicycles. ‘Love to ride, love the heath’ is the headline message for two more codes to compliment the success of our Dog Code. The Pebblebed Bike Code and Pebblebed Horse Code have been developed by the Pebblebed Heaths Conservation Trust, in partnership with the RSPB, Devon Wildlife Trust and the South East Devon Habitat Regulations Partnership with input from the local mountain bike and horse-riding communities. Areas such as the scheduled monument at Woodbury Castle should only be explored on foot, but mountain bikers still ride over the earthworks of the external ramparts. Some areas are particularly sensitive to damage and erosion, so following the Pebblebed Bike Code will help keep them in good condition for all to use and enjoy far into the future. Car parks and track repairs are undertaken periodically. The nature of the underlying geology and restrictions about the materials we can use, mean that some improvements only last a few months, at best, before the surface settles and ruts and puddles reappear. Cont’d/...
34 The grenade range on Colaton Raleigh common is also undergoing maintenance. Stone on the impact area has been removed, to be replaced next month. After the work is complete the Royal Marines will be able to resume training in the facility. The work is arranged by the MOD but impact on the heaths will be monitored by the PHCT. The waste aggregate will not be going to landfill as Clinton Farm Partnership have agreed to take this material, for track improvements of their own. Countryside Learning Officer, Kate Ponting 01395 446918 kate.ponting@clintondevon.com.
Summer is done. The leaves on the trees have changed colour and many have already fallen. There are fewer birds visiting our feeders due to the bumper crop of berries still remaining in the hedgerows. They are fattening themselves up for the lean times ahead. Although the blackberries are now past their best, the seeds are still very nutritious and there are plenty of them to go around. There are still bunches of elderberries in the hedgerows and the flame red berries on holly and mountain ash trees are another popular source of nourishment for some birds. Now is the time to bring in the bird feeders to give them a good clean. Dirty bird feeders can carry a number of diseases that can be fatal to the birds. Nearly all bird feeders can be easily taken to pieces making a thorough clean much easier. I wash them out with soapy water, give them a good rinse, and then let them soak in warm water with a splash of bleach for 15 minutes. Another good rinse to get rid of the residue and they are ready to put out again. The next job is to clean out the nest boxes. Simply remove the old nesting material and chuck it away. The old nesting material can harbour parasites and diseases so it's a good idea to wear a pair of rubber gloves. Birds often return to the same nest site, but natural nests will have been broken down by the extremes of winter. An artificial nest box, if it is well made, will provide a safe haven for bugs and infections. If the birds that used your box this year reared a successful brood, they will almost certainly use it again next year if itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not full of mites. When you remove the old nesting material, take a good look through it and you will be amazed at the amount of manmade fibres and plastics it contains. Young foxes are on the move at the moment. The cubs that were born in the spring would have been kept underground in their earth for about a month. They are normally born in litters of three or four and, like puppies, they are born blind and helpless. By late spring/early summer they will be coming out to play at night and sometimes they can be seen during the day.
35 As they grow their mother, the vixen, will teach them to hunt and to fend for themselves. By autumn it is time for the boys, dog foxes, to leave the earth that they were born in and make their own way in the world. Vixens can sometimes stay with the family group for an extra season. The young foxes often pay secret visits to our gardens at night and I have lots of footage of them stealing food that was meant for the hedgehogs. They are incredibly timid animals and surprisingly they normally get chased away from the food by hedgehogs or domestic cats. They eat a wide range of food and are mainly scavengers but will take domestic animals, if they are not secured at night. Foxes play an important role in the control of vermin. The foxes on a industrial estate within the Parish were culled a few years ago and within weeks the place had a major problem with rats. Although a predator will only take a small proportion of the available prey population, their presence has a major effect on the behaviour of the animals in their area. Without the threat of predation, the prey animals will increase their range and become overly bold. The population of both plants and animals will increase exponentially if there are enough resources available to them and there are no predators. Look at humans as an example of this phenomenon. Our hedgehogs should now have fattened themselves up ready to hibernate. Like the birds, they will be taking advantage of any wild fruit and nuts that they can find but there will be fewer insects and beetles around for them to eat. The hedgehogs (and all of the wild mammals) have had a hard time this summer due to the lack of drinking water. The ground has been too hard and dry for them to dig up earthworms and there haven't been many slugs and snails around. We have even seen evidence of hungry badgers digging out wasp nests to eat the grubs. It is now important to put out food for the hedgehogs at night so that they can have one last boost to their fat reserves. Meaty cat food, dog food or cat biscuits are the best options and, if we are lucky enough to have a dry spell, put out some water in a bowl. They need to weigh at least 600g to make it through to the spring and so any small babies that are around will need to be cared for by a rescue centre. If you see any, please let us know so that we can check them out. If you see a hedgehog or have any questions, please get in touch with us at info@wild-woodbury.org or call Tony Bennett on 07971 082384. Please join our Facebook groups: Woodbury Salterton Hedgehog Project and Wild-Woodbury. 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
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BUSINESS ADVERTISEMENTS NEED A BABYSITTER? I live in Woodbury and I am currently studying for A levels (aged 16). I have experience of looking after children - please call Ollie Thomas on 07401044528. NEED HELP WITH PETS WHILST YOU ARE AWAY? I have lots of experience in looking after all types of animals and am happy to help out whilst you are away. Please call Ollie Thomas on 07401044528. PRIVATE CLEANER Weekly, fortnightly, monthly and one-off. I am experienced, flexible and reliable. I offer a friendly service. Contact Ya 07429 430812 (1/3) ENGLISH AND FRENCH TUITION Key Stage 3 - GCSE offered by well-qualified, experienced teacher. Competitive rates. Contact L Hamilton on 01395 233416 or email linjahamilton@yahoo.co.uk. (2/3) AQUAPHOBIC? NON-SWIMMER? STROKE IMPROVEMENT? Personal swimming lessons- one to one stress-free sessions. Adult aquaphobics - a speciality. I will come to you and am in the water with you all the time. Over 30 years experience. Richard Avery ASA Level 2 Swimming Teacher.B.Ed. (Hons)Phys Ed. Anyonecanswim@gmail.com 07484125525. (2/6) LOOKING FOR SUPPORT IF HOME EDUCATING? Need Private Tutoring? Very experienced Primary Headteacher based in Woodbury village available during the day and after school slots for targeted curriculum help across Key Stages 1, 2, Ent exams/ 11+ preparation. Email richardjohnavery@btinternet.com 07484125525. (2/6) BOO TO A GOOSE THEATRE Top 10 in UK 2017. Magical pop-up children’s shows for stress-free parties with puppets, games and face painting. www.bootoagoosetheatre.co.uk 01395 233874. (6/12) FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER - Lindsey Waddell MAFHP. Nail cutting, foot care, treatment of corns and callus. Home visits. 01395 263496. (9/12) WE ARE POSH NOSH! With over two decades of experience in the catering industry we are at the forefront of special occasion and event catering in Devon and the West Country. We are committed to providing first class cuisine with outstanding levels of service. Phone:- 01392 444877 or email: info@posh-nosh.co.uk (4/12)
37 HOME SWEET HOME DECORATORS - Lucy Ryan Lady interior and exterior decorator. Walls, ceilings, woodwork, up-cycled furniture, garden painting and more. Professional, very tidy, competitive, reliable and friendly. Fully DBS checked. Free estimates. Phone: 07484 272534 (10/12) 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 (21/24) MATHS TUITION: Experienced, female Maths teacher available to teach primary to GSCE level maths, 11+ and SATs prep. Reasonable rates. Jane Moffatt on 01395 279952/07730 877889 janepmoffatt@gmail.com. (10/12) BRISCOE TREE CARE - tree work and hedge cutting. All waste disposed. NCH Arb qualified at Bicton College. Fully insured. Free quotes and advice. Call Jon Briscoe on 01392 668931 or 07825 002362 (8/12) SQUIRREL COTTAGE Self catering 16th century property full of character, available for weekly holidays and short breaks. Sleeps 5. Graded 5 Star. www.thecottagecompanydevon.co.uk Tel: Kay 0776 9975557 (7/12) EVERTHING PLUMBING AND HEATING – For all your plumbing and heating needs. Large or small jobs at fair prices. Local, reliable and efficient. Gas safe registered. Tel Synergi SW: 07557 526167. www.synergiswltd.co.uk. (6/12) PROPERTY MAINTENANCE – James Waddell Interior & Exterior, Carpentry, Flooring, Fencing & Gates, Plumbing, Decking, Bathrooms & Kitchens, General Repairs. Free Advice & Estimates 01395 263496 (5/12) RUBBISH REMOVALS Domestic and Commercial. Environment Agency licensed. No job too small. Tel: 0800 335 7610 / 07979 841376. www.rubbishremovalsexeter.com (6/12) ELECTRICIAN James Sliman Local, reliable, fully qualified and experienced. NAPIT registered and insured. From a socket to rewire 01395 276323 07866 313812 www.jslimanelectrician.co.uk (3/12) WOODBURY HOLIDAY HOME TO RENT in centre of village. Luxury accommodation for 4 people, 2 en-suites, parking, courtyard garden. Weekly holidays & short breaks. www.woodburyholidays.co.uk 01579 350365.(3/12) COMPUTER REPAIRS AND UPGRADES; Broadband and wireless connections; Data recovery and backup; Windows, iPads and Apple computers, Virus and spyware removal; No fix no fee - Evening visits to suit you. Contact: Mark Doyle 01395 233694 (3/12) ROOFING Woodbury based RWI Roofing Specialising in Slating, Tiling, Re-Roof, New Roof, Repairs, Guttering. For a friendly, reliable service call Ray 232926, or 07988 691051 (As recmd in OurLocalExpert.co.uk) (2/12)
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Glow in the Dark party. Christ Church. 16.00. Cornerstones The Great English Penny, The Maltsters. Closing date for Parish Council Grant applications. Halloween walk at Exton. (01392 879360) Woodbury Salterton Primary School tours. 09.30 and 13.30. History Society The Water Mills of East Devon. WVH. 19.30. Exton Fireworks & Bonfire Night. Gates open at 18.00. Quiz Night. The Maltsters. Exton Ladies meeting. Christmas Crackers. Woodbury WI, Christmas Craft, WVH, 19.00. Fish & Chip Supper/film show. St Andrew’s Hall, Exton 18.00. Royal British Legion Exhibition. WVH. 12.00-16.00. Service of Remembrance. 10.45. War Memorial on the green. Battles Over A Nation's Tributes Service and Celebration. St Swithun’s Church, tea at 17.00, service at 17.50. 13 Nov. Garden Club. Fungi. WVH. 19.15 for 19.30. 14 Nov. WSWI Handbell Workshop, WSVH, 19.30. 16 Nov. Woodbury Golf Society AGM. 17 Nov. Farewell Tea - Nigel Alcock. DuBuisson Room. 14.45 to 16.30. 17 Nov. CVCS 50th Anniversary Concert, 19.30. St Margaret’s, Topsham. 17 Nov. Rock Choir Charity Coffee Morning. 10.00-12.00. WVH. 17 Nov. The Maltsters Arms Christmas Fair. 11.00-15.00. 18 Nov. CVCS 50th Anniversary Concert. 19.30. Holy Trinity, Exmouth. 20 Nov. Whist Drive. WSVH. 19.30. 20 Nov. Cornerstones Norway. The Maltsters. 24 Nov. Goosefield Autumn Tea. 14.30. St Andrew’s Hall, Exton. 26 Nov. FOWS AGM. Church Rooms. 14.00. 27 Nov. Charity Tea and Bingo, Puffing Billy, 15.00. 30 Nov. Woodbury Craft Club. 13.00-15.00. Church Rooms. 30 Nov. Exton Garden Club. Plants of the Western Cape, 19.30. 30 Nov. Twinning Association Wine Tasting Evening. 19.30. WVH. 30 Nov. Tennis Club Social. 18.30, Woodbury Church Rooms. 1 Dec. Bumper Christmas Lych Gate, St. Swithun’s Church. 1 Dec. Craft/Gift Sale. WSVH. 10.00-12.00. 2 Dec. Christmas Quiz Night. The Maltsters. 11 Dec. Cornerstones Christmas Dinner. The Maltsters. 13 Dec. Woodbury WI Lighthouses, WVH, 19.00. 13 Dec. Exton Ladies Christmas Lunch. The Redwing, Lympstone. 1-26 Dec. Woodbury Living Advent Calendar. 20 Dec. Carols around Woodbury. Start at the Arch at 19.00. 24 Jan. Woodbury Golf Society Dinner. 26 Jan. FoSS AGM at 19.00, followed by Supper Concert at 19.30.
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Woodbury Salterton Village Hall Hall â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Tables and Chairs, Well equipped kitchen with cooker and fridge, crockery and cutlery inclusive in hire. Modest Rates.
Woodbury Village Hall Hall and two meeting rooms, Fully equipped kitchen WIFI, sound system and projector Available for: Dances and Parties Wedding Receptions Meetings and Classes Jumble Sales and Craft Fairs Badminton, Plays, Business Lettings
For bookings please contact:
For bookings please contact: Robin or Marian Lennox Tel: 01395 232126
Pat or Gill Bricknell 01395 232463
email:- woodburyvh@gmail.com www.woodburyvillagehall.org.uk
T.D. BUILDERS General Quality Building Service * New builds & Extensions * Brickwork & Block work * Rendering & Plastering * Drives & Patios * All types of building work undertaken !! FREE ESTIMATES
01395 233995 or 07751 738092
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The White Hart Woodbury Kitchen Opening Hours Monday to Saturday 12.00-15.00 & 18.00-21.00. Sundays 12.00-15.30. Please call us for dining reservations. Our Beer Garden is the best kept secret in Woodbury. Fantastic Garden Room for functions, including wedding receptions, birthdays, engagement parties and more. Church Stile Lane, Woodbury EX5 1HN
Tel: 01395 489259
Little China Fish & Chips and Chinese Food to Take Away Telephone Orders Welcome 01395 233353 The Arch, Woodbury EX5 1LL OPENING HOURS CLOSED MONDAY Tuesday 5pm - 10pm Wednesday - Saturday 12 noon - 1:45pm & 5pm - 10pm Sunday 5pm - 9.30pm Food Allergies If you are allergic to any ingredients, please advise when making your order.
Cash Only
WOODBURY SALTERTON
W.S. TAXI 1 - 8 People
LOCAL & LONG DISTANCE
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Welcoming New Patients A friendly, caring practice providing the very latest treatment techniques, in a relaxed setting:
Routine dental care with oral health assessment
Cosmetic dental treatments including whitening, implants, veneers
Crowns made on the day of your visit, with no need for impressions!!
Facial Rejuvenation treatment also now available. Speak to our friendly team.
Tel: 01395 442552
www.budleighdentalpractice.co.uk
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WOODBURY GARAGE
MOTS SERVICE REPAIRS ALL MAKES & MODELS ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS
The Arch, Woodbury EX5 1LL woodburygarage@hotmail.co.uk
T: 01395 233004 M: 07527 125956
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Woodbury Dance Studio RAD BALLET Grades and Majors
Children from 2½ years Principal: Mary Griffiths ARAD, MA(Oxon) Tel: 01395 271249 marygriffiths@hotmail.com www.woodburydance.co.uk All classes at Woodbury C of E Primary School
ALL BUILDING JOBS CONSIDERED
R. Miller & Son Painters and Decorators THORNS COTTAGE, WOODBURY
Tel: Woodbury 233773 All work expertly carried out under personal supervision.
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