WOODBURY NEWS
NOVEMBER 2022
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NOVEMBER 2022 EDITORIAL
As the year sinks further into its autumnal blanket of falling leaves, glorious swathes of golden-red foliage, plangent birdsong, roosting rooks and all manner of soon-to-be hibernating insects and creatures, we look back over what has been a rather extraordinary period. We are reminded by our weather man (p.35) about the exceptionally dry and hot, virtually rainless, summer months we endured — or revelled in — until we finally had some rain to turn our brown gardens and fields back to a semblance of normality. We are reminded by our very own Wild-Woodbury people about the dangers of the approaching winter for sick, injured or undernourished wildlife (p.15). We are reminded in the Parish Council report of possible forthcoming hardship for some folk on account of the escalating costs of heating and eating (p.32). We have had joy and sorrow in the fortunes of our monarchy, and turbulent changes in our country’s government and governance. Changes are afoot in our little corner of the world, too. Good news on the public transport front: as of 31 October we will now have two new bus services on routes between Exeter and Exmouth, avoiding the previous lengthy and circuitous journeys via the airport and the Met Office (p.26-27 for the timetables). Then there’s the EDDC local plan, involving some possibly more controversial changes for our area. The first round of consultations has been held and the results are to be published imminently, with a second round of consultations scheduled for November. The Parish Council urges us to make our voices heard at these public consultations in all our three villages. Please see page 35 for full details of times and venues. There’s no change to the liveliness of the social scene in the parish, however – still all manner of events and entertainment to be had, if you consult the list on pages 42 and 43. Our cover picture shows one of Woodbury School’s lucky Year 6 students trying out abseiling skills during their residential on Dartmoor. When we read of what our schools have to offer these days, we editors are really envious! Woodbury News is a Private Company Limited by Guarantee No. 5263356 Secretary: Karen Squires, Willowfield, Oakhayes Road, Woodbury EX5 1JT. 233299 Registered Office: Willowfield, Oakhayes Road, Woodbury EX5 1JT. Tel: 233299 Chairman: Jeremy Boyden, Rosemary, Broadway, Woodbury EX5 1NR. Tel: 233072 Editor: Sue Bury, Mayflower Cottage, 37 Greenway, Woodbury EX5 1LU. Tel: 233753 Deputy Editor: Val Arndt, Castlehaye, Castle Lane, Woodbury. Tel: 233175 Subscriptions: Jeremy Boyden, Rosemary, Broadway, Woodbury EX5 1NR. Tel: 233072 Deliveries: Chris Bowers, chrisbowers88@yahoo.co.uk or 01395 239338
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. 30 October All Saints. Mission Community Communion at Farringdon, 11.15. Service of Light at Woodbury, 16.30. 6 November 3rd Sunday before Advent, Holy Communion at St Swithun’s with Baptism, 11.15. Evening Worship at Exton 18.00. 13 November Remembrance Sunday, Act of Remembrance and Holy Communion, 10.45. Holy Communion at Exton, 10.00. British Legion Service in Woodbury, 14.25. 20 November Christ the King/Sunday before Advent, Evensong at St Swithun’s, 18.30. 27 November Advent Sunday, Café Service at St Swithun’s 10.30. Wednesday 30 November St Andrew’s Day, Holy Communion at Exton, 09.30. 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 24 October. Bryony Giles. "Esmé Thompson, 24 October 1922 - 2 January 2021. In loving memory on what would have been her 100th birthday, from all her Woodbury family and friends”. 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 - NOVEMBER 6 - Mrs J Butler. 13 - Remembrance Sunday. 20 - Mrs B Hill. 27 - Advent, no flowers. Many thanks to everyone who helped to decorate church for Harvest. Barbara Hill
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5 WOODBURY CHURCH ROOMS Many thanks to all those who supported the Coffee Morning for the Church Rooms on Saturday 24 September. £125 was added to its much needed funds.
It is an ideal venue for an AGM, a small gathering, a children’s party etc. If you have never been inside come and have a look. Ring 232544, where the key is kept. Trustees of the Church Rooms
6 FoSS (FRIENDS OF ST SWITHUN’S) It was a joy to welcome over 75 people in the audience and another 60 in the choirs to the autumn concert in the church on 15 October. The audience were entertained by some quality singing from our own Community Choir, with Sarah Owen, in fine voice, conducting not only the choir but also obtaining a very good response from the audience when encouraged to join in. Woodbury School choir, under the enthusiastic direction of Janine O’Donnell, gave a well-rehearsed version of Seasons of Love. This was much appreciated by the audience. The Exeter Singers, directed by Matthew Wright who was standing in for Tony Yates, sang two spirituals in the first half. After the interval, the Community Choir led us in song before handing over to Exeter Singers who gave us poetry and Monteverdi’s Beatus Vir (Blessed is the man), Matthew both playing and conducting with his head to keep the choir together. The concert raised more than £500 for FoSS funds which will be used for the present project to point and replace masonry on the tower and north side of the church. The next FoSS concert will follow the AGM on Saturday 21 January 2023, our supper concert. Pat Browne
Woodbury Community Choir at the concert
CLYST VALLEY CHORAL SOCIETY Vivaldi: Gloria. Rutter: Feel the Spirit. 12 NOVEMBER, 19.30, Clyst St Mary Church 13 NOVEMBER, 19.30, Holy Trinity Church, Exmouth * * * CAROL CONCERT 15 DECEMBER, 19.30, Clyst St Mary Church 17 DECEMBER, 16.00, Exmouth Methodist Church (Littlemead)
7 WOODBURY VILLAGE GOLF SOCIETY Thursday 22 September was a lovely day – perfect for a day’s golf at Thurlestone. There is a bit of an uphill walk from the car park to the club house. The views over Bigbury Bay and towards Burgh Island were outstanding. The course was in moderate condition due to the lack of rain and, I think it is fair to say, the greens were slow and patchy, having been hollow-tined and sanded. However, having said that, 15 out of 17 golfers managed 30 points and over, probably the best ever result. There should have been 21 of us but, sadly, there was a funeral for an East Devon member which reduced numbers. Phil Prince, Mike Elstub’s guest, was welcomed by the Chairman. So, we set off as 3x3 and 2x4. After a good round of golf, perhaps tiring for some, we had an excellent meal of roast pork followed by apple tart. The Chairman presented the prizes as follows: three twos, Jeremy Browne on the 3rd, David Moore on the 6th and Peter Heron on the 17th; nearest the pin was Paul Wright on the 6th. For the teams, in third place were Peter de la Mare, David Moore, Phil Prince and Mike Elstub with 83 points; in second place were Peter Heron, Tony Beck and Graham Gie with 84 points, and with a magnificent 90 points the winners were Paul Saunders, Nick Jones and Nick Rushworth. For the individuals, in third place was Nick Rushworth with 39 points, in second place Tony Beck with 40 points and the winner, with 42 points, was Paul Saunders. Finally, a footnote from the Chairman to thank the two Pauls (Saunders and Crafer), as always, for their help in the preparation and on the day. Paul Saunders receiving first prize Jeremy Browne, Past WVGS from our chairman Chairman
8 WOODBURY GARDEN CLUB For our September meeting Michael Jordan gave us an excellent talk on fungi. The Good the Bad and the Ugly was the title of his talk and it was illustrated with some beautiful photographs. He stressed at the beginning of his talk and at the end that he does not talk about edibility. Some wild mushrooms might be classed as edible but there may be a small percentage of people who could be allergic to them in some way. He gave an example of finding Chicken of the Woods (laetiporus sulphureus) when on a foray with a large group of enthusiasts, and when the mushrooms were cooked and eaten at lunchtime six of the group were quite poorly for a while! Michael Jordan, has an interesting background. He is a mycologist. After qualifying in biological sciences from London University he worked for many years with the BBC and Channel 4 as a radio and TV presenter. It was after presenting Mushroom Magic, a documentary for Channel 4 in 1989, that he observed an upsurge in interest in mushroom hunting and his own interest took over. Before retiring from TV, for a number of years he was a TV conference host for the World Health Organisation. He is the author of The Encyclopaedia of Fungi of Britain and Europe, founder and chair of the Association of British Fungal Groups and chair of the UK Fungus Conservation Trust. He is also the mycological consultant to the Veterinary Poisons Information Service which covers the whole of the UK. He deals with any animal that may have ingested fungi. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly was a visual tour of some of the extraordinary range of fungi found in the UK and Michael dealt with their colour, size, how they function and what their value is in nature. There are at least 13,500 fungi to be found in Britain but it is an ever-evolving kingdom. Fungi, one of the earliest forms of life, are vital to the well-being of our planet and there is still much to discover and understand. Only a small number are edible and only a small number are lethal. The death cap mushroom (amanita phalloides) is the most poisonous. There is no specific antidote for mushroom poisoning; the treatment focuses on easing the symptoms. The term ‘toadstool’ often refers to fungi with a stem and a cap or to fungi that are poisonous, while ‘mushroom’ is more often used to define fungi that are edible. However, there is no biological difference between them. The origin of the word ‘toadstool’ is unclear but it has been used for hundreds of years. With the use of his beautiful photographs, Michael illustrated the various structures of fungi, where and how they are formed, the importance of the gills, especially for identification, and the many ways they disperse their spores. One of the rarest variety of fungi to find would be an earth star (astraeus hygrometricus). Interesting are the ergot fungi which grow on rye. Bread made from contaminated rye can cause ergotism, common in the Middle Ages and still found today in poor or underdeveloped communities.
9 Diversity among the fungi kingdom is huge and fascinating, weird and wonderful. Michael ended his talk by explaining and illustrating the symbiotic relationship between trees and fungi. The fungi protect the roots and help the tree find water and nutrients. In return the tree gives carbon, carbohydrates and other nutrients to the fungi. He also added that, recently, foraging for wild ingredients has become very popular; we need to forage sustainably otherwise fungi will become rare and even extinct. A fascinating evening and, if anyone is interested, Michael Jordan often leads informative and investigative walks at Hestercombe,Taunton.
Earth Stars
Chicken of the Woods
At 19.30 in Woodbury village hall on 8 November Julie Steed will talk about Pests and Diseases. Visitors welcome - £3. 13 December, Garden Club Christmas Evening Meal for members and partners at the Maltsters Arms, booking by prior deposit of £10. Two or three courses. See club newsletter for details. Joyce Jeans FOWS (FRIENDS OF WOODBURY SURGERY) FOWS operates on a voluntary basis, offering help to patients of the surgery who are unable to drive themselves to surgery, hospital or dental appointments. We also help with delivery of medicines and shopping. Our contact number is: 07546 347311 Our AGM will take place in the Church Rooms on Tuesday 29 November at 14.00. All are welcome — especially anyone new to the area who might be interested in joining our dedicated group of volunteers. Val Arndt (Coordinator)
10 WOODBURY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL Beech Class Our new Foundation Stage children joined Beech Class in September with big smiles and masses of enthusiasm, armed with their school bears who had shared lots of wonderful adventures with them in the holidays. What a fantastic group of children they are! So many people have commented on how well and quickly they have settled into school routines. Our learning this half term has focused on bears. We have compared sizes of porridge pots in Goldilocks and the Three Bears, made playdough biscuit bears, explored repeating patterns with bears (and lots of other things) and written letters to our very own class bear, Rob. The children are learning phonics enthusiastically, and are very proud of all they have achieved so far.
Ash Class Residential The beginning of October saw the annual residential experience for our Year 6 children. This year we went to Pixie’s Holt on Dartmoor. The children had a fabulous time undertaking outdoor and adventurous activities such as orienteering, denbuilding, fire-making, rock-climbing, abseiling and weaselling. The week culminated with a beautiful walk across Dartmoor, from Hound Tor to Hay Tor, where the children learnt about some archaeological sites and how Dartmoor used to be mined. The children had a fabulous week and will have many very happy memories.
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Clubs This half term we have had an array of clubs for the children to attend: clay, football, rugby, gardening, drama and choir. In gardening club, the children have been weeding our beautiful wildlife garden, sorting out the pond area and planting vegetables and salad plants in our allotment area, ready for harvesting in the spring.
Various football clubs have been running at lunchtime. Football is always a very popular club for the children, and we are delighted with the number of children who enjoy this sport. With the FIFA World Cup around the corner, we hope that more children attend the club and next half term we have plenty of tournaments lined up. cont’d/...
12 WOODBURY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL cont’d/... The children in Year 1 have enjoyed clay club with Mrs Dockrey and Mrs Simpson - it is so popular that we have a waiting list to carry over into the next half term. The children have explored a variety of techniques including rolling, squashing and pinching the clay, and have produced some beautiful clay leaves.
Sporting News We have some very exciting news to share: we have been awarded the Gold Mark School Games Award. This is awarded to schools that have shown a continued commitment to promoting physical education, school sports and physical activity. Upon reflection, it was a busy year last year with lots of sporting events. Most notably we won the Devon Cricket Finals and came second and third in the East Devon Football Finals. It was pleasing to see so many children engaging in sporting activities in and outside school. Much of this couldn't have been achieved without the ongoing support of parents providing transportation, the commitment of the staff and, most of all, some very keen and talented children. Looking forward to this year, we have signed up to the Exeter Primary Football League. We will be playing matches on a monthly basis, providing an opportunity for children to showcase their skills against other schools in the Exeter area. We are also taking a short trip to St Peter's Preparatory School this month for a Year 2 Tag Rugby and Hockey Festival. Last year, this proved a great success, with children learning new skills and having lots of fun. 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).
13 Vacancies Governor Vacancies Being part of the Governing Body is a voluntary role and is very rewarding. If anyone is interested in joining our school Governing Body, please email woodbury-admin@cedartreefederation.org for more information. Job Vacancy – Catering Assistant – Woodbury C of E Primary School Monday to Friday 11.30 – 13.00 (7.5 hours/week, term time only) £252/ month (paid 12 months a year). Duties include serving meals to children, wiping down tables and chairs, tidying up the hall and washing up. Contact laura.barrs@norsegroup.co.uk. Gillian Pyle, Head of School WOODBURY TENNIS CLUB The Tennis Club is still busy as there has been little rain and good daytime conditions. Club sessions have been well supported with 12-15 members present. The winter league teams have been playing matches; the men’s team have yet to record a win after three matches in a tough division, but the mixed team have fared better, being at the top of their division after three matches. The junior coaching programme came to an end on Wednesday 19 October, but John Wingate and Christine Sheward will resume coaching at the end of April next year. Anyone wishing to join, please contact Christine (christine sheward58@gmail.com). Club sessions continue to operate 10.00 Sunday and 10.00 Tuesday (ladies). All enquiries on tennis matters should be addressed to Pat Browne (ruthandpatb@aol.com). Pat Browne WOODBURY AND DISTRICT ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The Annual Acts of Remembrance will take place on the village green as usual. The Armistice service on Friday 11 November, with Woodbury Primary School in attendance, will take place at 10.45 on the green - Michael Owen will perform The Last Post and Ivan Lees will parade the Branch Standard. The Annual Service of Remembrance will be on Sunday 13 November at 14.45 at the War Memorial with the Laying of Wreaths and a short service led by Christine Grist, with Michael Owen and Ivan Lees in attendance. The wooden memorial crosses and the 40th Anniversary of the Falklands War crosses will be available a few days before Armistice - please ring me (01395 232696) or email me (sandrahuish@hotmail.co.uk) if you would like one. Woodbury Branch will be having a Poppy Appeal stand at Greendale farm shop with poppies and memorabilia available on Friday 28 and Saturday 29 October. Sandra Huish (Chairman)
14 WOODBURY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Our speaker in October was the very personable Alan Pewsey who is a member of Dartmoor Search and Rescue, Ashburton. We learned many things that many members, I imagine, had no idea about. For a start, the charity works with other groups like Air Ambulance, Mountain Rescue and many others, all co-ordinated and insured by the police. It covers a greater area than Dartmoor, including most of Devon, and has even been to Wales and Yorkshire. A first for them was dealing with last year’s WW2 bomb found in student accommodation in Exeter. Their expertise includes steep ground rescue, swift water and flooding, missing persons and the ‘hasty’ team, who run to get to the incident as quickly as possible while the rest bring the equipment. Missing persons include people who are lost, those who want to commit suicide and those confused with dementia.
A high call-out year was 2020 when we were supposed to be staying at home during lockdown. 2021 was down 30% to more usual levels. Despite being volunteers, the teams are highly trained and do at least five hours a week. After Alan has been out three times in a week his wife suggests that maybe he might refuse the next call-out. We are having a WI lunch on 24 November in the Church Rooms (a casserole and some pud) and Rosemary is booking a meal for New Year’s Day at the Imperial in Exmouth. Sam Bridgwater from Clinton Devon will talk about the Lower Otter Restoration Project on 10 November. Livvy Robins
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As autumn turns into winter, Wild-Woodbury and our team of volunteers are taking a break. Since the beginning of spring we have been overrun with orphaned, sick or injured animals. We have treated around 100 animals and it's been quite a strain keeping on top of it all. Several wildlife rescue centres had to close due to lack of funds and volunteers. We are now looking for new premises to build a more substantial rescue and rehabilitation centre. Hopefully it will be in the Woodbury area but other options are being considered. In the meantime we will continue to rescue wildlife, working with other care organizations outside the area. As we approach the winter, please watch out for small hedgehogs. They need to be 450g to survive hibernation and so any autumn babies will need taking into care. Bird flu is still rampant in the UK and it is vital that bird feeders are kept scrupulously clean. This is the advice from EDDC: “If you notice a sick or dead animal which is causing a hazard or distress on the public highway please let us know. When reporting dead animals we suggest you download the What3Words app; this means we can now respond to exact locations in very rural areas or in a town environment to find the issue to be dealt with.” In addition to the EDDC website the DEFRA helpline number is 03459 335577. If you have any questions please get in touch with us at info@wildwoodbury.org or call Tony Bennett on 07971 082384. Please join our Facebook group: Wild-Woodbury and check out our website http://www.wild-woodbury.org to find out more about what we are doing to help our local wildlife. Tony Bennett
FNF FRIDAY NIGHT FLIX FRIDAY 28 OCTOBER AND FRIDAY 25 NOVEMBER Doors open at 19.00, film 19.30 WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL Details of films are on the village hall noticeboard
16 WOODBURY AFTER SCHOOL CLUB A Final Goodbye and Thank You In early 2002 a small group of working parents suddenly realised that when their children started school, they were going to need care after school. After a conversation with the then head teacher of Woodbury C of E Primary School, Nigel Tancock, Woodbury After School Club (WASC) was formed, with the school allowing them to use a room rent-free. WASC was set up as a charity, as its aim was to provide a safe environment for children whilst just covering the costs to run the facility. This allowed parents to work without incurring high childcare costs. Although after school clubs were frowned upon 20 years ago, it wasn’t long before WASC became popular with parents and the number of children using it was on the rise. Due to parent demand, the breakfast club was opened in 2009, which allowed wraparound childcare to be provided. As the school expanded, so did WASC, with some parents choosing Woodbury School because of its excellent wraparound childcare. New staff had to be employed to cope with demand, with most mornings and afternoons being at capacity (21-24 children) over the last few years. We have always prided ourselves on listening to parents’ needs and adapting the provision, where necessary. Drop-off and pick-up times changed and ad hoc sessions were made available, with many booked with only a few hours’ notice. Also, as a non-profit making organisation, WASC kept fees as low as possible. We even offered discounts when the numbers increased and the fee income became too great. We also prided ourselves on the long-serving and consistent staff team, evidence of the creative and supportive environment that the club provided, not just for the children, but for everyone involved. This also ensured that the children were provided with continuity of care through their time in our facility with minimal staff changes. Instrumental in the success of WASC was Jenna Walker, the long-term manager. She wanted a setting with a laid-back approach that provided a high standard of care, thus ensuring the children were in a safe place where they could relax and wind down after a stressful day at school and do what they wanted (within reason) with their friends. Jenna was a dedicated manager who went above and beyond. She was always contactable no matter what time of day or night, as she wanted to take the pressure of childcare issues off parents. Sadly, in October 2021, the Cedar Tree Federation (of which Woodbury Primary School is part) announced that they had a different vision for the wrap-around care provided within the school. Without any suitable alternative locally available accommodation from which to run the After School Club, the decision was made to inform parents and staff that we would be closing at the end of the academic year.
17 While this was a huge shock, the main priority of Jenna and the team was to ensure that they continued to provide the excellent level of care to the children until the club’s closure in July 2022. The initial outpouring of support, when Jenna informed the parents, was phenomenal. Petitions were started and emails sent to everyone we could think of to try and keep the club going. Over the years there has been a huge effort by many volunteer committee members to make the club the success that it was and we are proud of the service we have been able to provide over nearly two decades. However, without the dedicated staff who interacted with the children and provided them with mental and physical stimulation, this facility would not have blossomed into the fantastic wrap-around care facility that it became. Due to the careful management of the club’s finances, after paying staff redundancies and other bills, Woodbury After School Club had a surplus of funds that they decided should go to another charity in the village that had similar charitable aims. We were very proud to be able to donate a massive £9,619.88 to Maytree Pre-School. We hope that this money helps Maytree have a long and prosperous future. The final WASC Committee
“Maytree Preschool are absolutely delighted with this incredibly generous donation. We are so grateful to receive this money and very happy that we can use it to continue to support the families of Woodbury and their children. This money will make a huge difference to us. Thank you so much, we can't express how appreciative we are!' Rachel Jenkinson, Maytree Pre-School Manager and Administrator
18 Breaking the Cycle of Poverty through Education <hope4kibera.org.uk> Charity Number 1189029 A COMPASSIONATE QUIZ ?! On 16 October we sent a further £5,609 out to our school, the Bright Hope Education Centre in the Kibera slum, Kenya, which fully covered the current term’s budget. This was for the class of 29 students from Kibera, who we have been supporting since 2019 when our team from Woodbury first encountered an empty school with no funding to open. We were also in a position to send an extra £500 towards the urgent need for books and equipment. Over the same weekend, Peter Abungu, the Executive Director of our charity partners in Kenya, paid a brief visit to Woodbury and spoke with great energy at Christ Church on the subject of compassion. He urged us to realise that compassion is an active word; it’s not enough to only know about a situation where there is a need, we need to act and do something about it. With your support, together we have been able to do just that. Not only have we got the school up and running, but we have managed to sustain that effort throughout the pandemic and now into the future. Peter reported that our class of 29 are doing so well in their studies that they are ALL predicted to get into university when they graduate from school next year — a life-transforming achievement for these girls from the slum, and their families. Thanks to those who ‘acted’ in support of the inaugural John Wynne Way Walk in the summer, and those who came to our play, we have also been able to send out a further £1,000. This will meet some of the needs for food boxes for hungry families and the gift of shoes this Christmas for kids who go barefoot around the slum. The next opportunity to ‘act where there is need’ is to come and support the H4K Autumn Quiz on Saturday 19 November, featuring the unique Richard Workman as Quiz Master, some straightforward questions for people like me, a raffle and lots of fun. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY The unmissable H4K Barn Dance, Saturday 4 March 2023. ** H4K is registered for Amazon Smile. Shop there to help the Kibera kids. Join the journey and register for regular news or support @ www.hope4kibera.org.uk. Please consider becoming a regular donor, which helps us greatly. Charlie Collins Chair H4K
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WOODBURY SALTERTON NEWS Monthly Coffee Mornings These take place in church on the first Saturday of each month during the winter from 09.30 until 10.30. Bacon butties or an alternative are served. Small School / Big Heart Woodbury Salterton C of E School held its Harvest Thanksgiving Service in church, conducted by Revd Sid Humphries. Although only a small school, the amount of produce donated was amazing. It has all been given to Exmouth Food Bank, together with items donated by church members.
Family Service The October family service had been prepared by Mark Lovett but as he was ill, Debbie Jung stepped in and used his material. The theme was Joy and what makes you happy. The congregation amounted to 28 and we were pleased to welcome some new families. The next family service will take place on Sunday 20 November at 09.30 following on from breakfast.
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21 WELL DONE ABBEY Abbey Clarke ran in the London Marathon to raise funds for Hospice UK in memory of her grandmother, Carol Bolt, who died in February. Carol was able to stay in her own home and the support she and her family received was greatly appreciated. It was Abbey’s first marathon and she completed it in 5 hours, 17 minutes and 46 seconds. A splendid effort. Abbey raised £2,382 for Hospice UK and a further £300 since, for Budleigh Salterton and District Hospiscare.
THE KERSLAKE TRUST To all those residents of the Parish of Woodbury Salterton who will be 70 and older by Christmas 2022 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. Last year 52 people benefitted from the Kerslake Trust and many very kindly donated their gift back to the church. If you would also like to have your share of the distribution paid straight into the church funds please let the Trustees know. Please advise Nigel Dupain, Trustee on dupain@hotmail.co.uk or by phone 01395 232953 by 1 December 2022.
22 ANNUAL STREAM CLEARANCE On a sunny morning in midOctober the usual band of about twenty volunteers from The Resilience Group turned up to remove undergrowth, saplings and any other debris from the village brook, the Grindle, and its banks. The area between Trevanin Farm downstream to Honey Bridge is cleared annually to help alleviate flooding. Landowners were contacted to allow access.
Thanks to all who gave their time and energy, and special thanks to Mark Blaber who brought his trailer to take all the debris away.
A grant was provided to dispose of the debris. The area now looks extremely tidy and hopefully will prevent any flooding in the months ahead.
23 IN MEMORY OF JENNY A celebration of friendship was held in Woodbury Salterton village hall on 5 October to remember Jenny Kemp who died suddenly in September. Gill Bricknell (former WI President) welcomed everyone and Katharine Wheeler led a prayer. There was then a toast to Jenny and tea and cakes were served. Jenny moved into Sages Lea many years ago from a town and promptly embraced village life. She once said she was so glad she had come to live here as she had never had so many friends before. Her outgoing, friendly nature and interest in others and concern for them attracted friends like a magnet, and she joined enthusiastically in village activities. She was a long-time member of Woodbury Salterton WI, serving on the committee and a term as President. She supported the church and was Assistant Churchwarden for a time. She was a member of the Mothers’ Union and played in the monthly church whist drives. Whatever the village event — coffee mornings, village hall suppers, other fundraising or social events — Jenny’s support and participation could always be relied on. She was a good friend to so many, visiting those who were unwell, always willing to give a helping hand or a lift, and a popular neighbour. The many friends who came together in the village hall and those unable to attend all testified as to how her friendship had enriched their lives. There was a collecting box on the table and the sum of £141 was raised for the British Heart Foundation. Jenny will be greatly missed but happy memories will last. 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 Chris Bowers on 01395 239338 or email chrisbowers88@yahoo.co.uk and she will put you in contact with your local deliverer. Any queries regarding delivery of Woodbury News within Exton to be directed to Ann Morris on 01392 875666.
24 WOODBURY SALTERTON C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL The children have had a fabulous start to the school year and have settled well into new routines. A special ‘well done’ to our new children who have taken starting at our school very much in their stride. We have already had a visit from Theatre Alibi, class trips to Smeatharpe and the upcoming Axe Valley Wildlife Park trip, as well as the PE events that we have competed in along with other local schools. We also hope to build on our success of open mornings by inviting parents into school to see learning in action. Class One In geography, Class One have been learning about continents and oceans. They have been looking at where the continents are and some of the countries in them. They have explored the UK, naming and identifying countries and their capital cities. In science this term, they are learning about animals. So far, they have looked at different animal groups and named some of the animals within each group and explored their characteristics. At forest school last week, they found a toad. The children loved looking at his scaly skin and had some good discussions about where he lives and why he might have been at forest school. In art, Class 1 have been exploring different types of line and looking at how artists use them in their artwork. They had a go at experimenting with different media and using various techniques to create texture and form. Class Two Key Stage Two have been very busy finding out about World War Two through the eyes of a child. They joined the children from Branscombe School on a trip to Smeatharpe Heritage Centre where they discovered a lot of information about Operation Overlord and the part it played in ending the war. Within their history lessons, they have looked carefully at a range of primary and secondary sources and considered how reliable the information was and they have begun to question why information is presented in a particular way. The children have enjoyed finding out about the different experiences of evacuees and will be writing diary entries from an evacuee. Within design and technology lessons, the children have been researching wartime cakes and what ingredients were available during the war. Some of the children have already made some wartime cakes at home which we have tasted and evaluated at school. They will be designing, making and evaluating their own wartime cakes over the next few weeks. In science, the children have been finding out about forces and have worked in small groups to change one variable of a paper spinner to observe the effects that the change had on the way that the spinner fell to the ground. We are collating all our results, from which we hope to design and make the best spinner possible.
25 It has been wonderful watching the children develop their survival skills during our forest school sessions. Mr Slater and his team have taught the children the importance of protection, location, acquisition and navigation. If they were to get lost, they now know how to build a shelter to protect themselves, how to make a fire for warmth and cooking, how to use the natural resources around them to build an international triangle of help and how to use the sun and physical features as well as OS maps to help locate themselves. As well as learning these valuable lifesaving skills, the children have been practising working as a team to complete these tasks. Collective Worship This half term we are exploring the value of thankfulness by thinking about who and what we should be thankful for and how we can show that we are thankful. The quote from the Bible that we are basing our learning on is Always be thankful - 1 Thessalonians 5.16. For further information about our school community, please visit our website for more details including before and after school care. Clare Rooke WOODBURY HISTORY SOCIETY 3 NOVEMBER, 14.30, WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL A talk by Todd Gray on Devon and the Emancipation of Slaves in 1834. Avoiding political bias, Todd will explain how the records of compensation paid to slave owners, following emancipation, tell us who the Devon slave owners were, and how their numbers compared to the national average. NB This is an AFTERNOON MEETING at 14.30 All very welcome, members free, visitors £4 at the door. WOODBURY HANDBELL RINGERS CHRISTMAS CONCERT THURSDAY 15 DECEMBER AT 19.30 ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH Handbells: collection of Christmas carols with audience participation. Organ recital, Woodbury Community Choir with audience participation, followed by mulled wine and hot mince pies. Tickets £5 from Chris Lear 01395232772 / 07941045918 chrisalear06@gmail.com. Fundraising for handbells.
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EXTON NEWS ST ANDREW’S CHURCH SERVICES Sunday 6 November 18.00, Evening Prayer with Revd Roz Harrison. 13 November Remembrance Sunday, 10.00, Holy communion service with Revd Margaret Scrivener. Later start to coincide end at 11.00 with two minute silence. Wednesday 30 November St Andrew’s Day, 09.30, Holy Communion with Revd Margaret Scrivener, followed by continental breakfast. Robbie Gittings remembered It was with great sadness that we learnt of the death of Robbie Gittings on 22 September 2022. He had lived with his wife Mary in Exton for longer than most of us could remember, where they raised their two children, Catherine and Philip. They became that rare breed – a complete family of professional musicians, playing between them the piano, organ, clarinet, violin and oboe. Much of Robbie’s professional life was involved in teaching, as was Mary’s, but they also shared their wonderful collective gifts by giving family concerts locally, at St Andrew’s Church in Exton and at their family home. Robbie was also closely involved with the Exeter Philharmonic Choir, both as a singer and Robbie enjoying the Platinum Jubilee celebrations rehearsal accompanist. Here in Exton, Robbie was deeply committed to village life and to the church. Even in later life, as ill health gradually sapped his energy, he rarely missed a village event or a church service, and he continued to take his ‘medicinal walk’ each evening, just to prove he ‘wasn’t beaten’. He always stopped to have a chat with people he knew and never lost his sense of humour. Robbie will surely be remembered as a deeply cultured, civilized and kind man. He will be greatly missed. HOSPISCARE COFFEE AND CAKE MORNINGS FIRST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH WOODBURY CHURCH ROOMS 10.00 - 12.00. All very welcome.
29 Harvest-time in Exton The Goosefield was the venue for this year’s annual apple-pressing on Sunday 2 October in fine weather, unlike last year. Eager apple-pressers chopped, squashed, squeezed and bottled for three hours from midday while others tried their luck at the tombola and admired (and purchased) the beautiful needlework goods on the craft stall. Ever ready for the next village event, there were even knitted pumpkins (in assorted sizes) and bats with foldable wings – all just waiting for Halloween. Refreshments were available, and a very happy time was had by all. Thank you Exton Village Events Committee and helpers for all your hard work. At St Andrew’s Church, harvest was celebrated at the evening service on the same day, led by Revd Roz Harrison. As in previous years, the church decorations were a thoughtful blend of seasonal flowers and berries, together with contributions from the village of goods for Exmouth Food Bank. These are always so gratefully received, and it is such a practical way to show our appreciation of our own good fortune. Many thanks to everyone who left gifts at the church in the days before, to those who decorated the church so beautifully, and last, but by no means least, to the choir and organist of Woodbury Parish Church. Their harvest anthem this year was Praise, O Praise our God and King, a jaunty number by Martin How who died earlier this year. He was well-known for his many choral works, written with amateur choirs particularly in mind. It was good to have such a strong lead for the hymns, and so good for congregations of the different churches to meet. A real harvest celebration. Liz Williams
30 EXTON GARDEN CLUB Saul Walker, our speaker in October, has had many years planning and maintaining woodland gardens. He started as an apprentice at Antony House in Plymouth, which has a classic woodland garden with bluebells. He worked in Kew Gardens and Higher Cherubeer, which has recently opened to the public and has a lot of cyclamen. He showed photos of overseas gardens he has visited in countries from the USA to Japan, where the gardens are very formal. Deeply shaded gardens are in forest type areas, but semi-shaded aspects can be created by layered planting of trees, shrubs, perennials and bulbs. There are many plants for shade; some like moist shade such as trillium, epimedium and tiarella, whereas geranium and corydalis are just two of the many that like partial shade and there are also ferns suitable for different situations. Saul has a good list of further talks, so I’m sure we will be seeing him again. The next meeting is on Friday 4 November, Autumn Plants that Excite by Peter Cantrill. Eileen Pratt EXTON LADIES’ GROUP After a break due to Covid, Exton Ladies’ Group is now back in action. This friendly group meets at Exton village hall at 14.15 on the second Thursday of the month. An outside speaker comes to talk about such varied topics as the The Bevin Boys in WW2, the work of ShelterBox and The Rotary Club. Tea and biscuits round off the meeting and there is the chance to chat with friends. The next meeting is on 10 November and December’s meeting is Christmas lunch at The Redwing. All enquiries to pauline@ sturtridge.com. GLIMPSES OF BYGONE EXTON A big thankyou to all who kindly purchased my book, and for the wonderful feedback I have received. £200 to Christian Aid and £100 to Action Aid has been sent so far from the profit made. There are still some books available for anyone interested. These are £10 a copy with £4 going to charity. Audrey Elphick 01392 876909 Have you got an interesting photo to illustrate your article? If so, we'd love to see it, but please remember that we need high resolution photos - not too dark, but clear and sharp - as low resolution photos do not reproduce well on nonphotographic paper. Please remember to ask permission from any people included in your photos, and that photos of children require parental permission. Send all submissions to karensquires100@gmail.com.
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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 PARISH COUNCIL BUSINESS (October Meeting) General Buses - The Parish Council would like to specially thank Gill Selley and Cllr Richard Ball for all their work with regard to the bus questionnaire; many residents completed it and the findings were submitted. These findings have assisted the parish in getting a regular bus service, which many villages have lost. The No 56 will be stopping from 31 October 2022, but replaced by the No 58 and the T service, the latter going to Exeter via Topsham. The timetable can be found on our website or a copy can be collected from the Parish Office. https://woodburyparishcouncil.gov.uk/council-services/ community-transport. (see also pages 26 and 27) Another option is Exmouth & District Community Transport Group which provides services for people of all ages who are unable to access public transport, are rurally isolated and for those with mobility problems. For more info/timetable https://www.exmouthringandride.org.uk/timetable. Parish Council 2021-2022 Accounts have now been signed off by the Internal and External Auditors. Notice of Conclusion of Audit and all the documents can be found on our website - https://woodburyparish council.gov.uk/parish-council/governance/finance. The new Woodbury sign on Globe Hill, which the Parish Council has funded, is now in situ. Exton Bus Shelter – The Parish Council will be removing this shelter on the A376 in due course. Devon Air Ambulance thanked the Parish Council for being instrumental in getting the landing site operational; it was used on 17 August 2022. 20mph – The Parish Council submitted to Devon County Council a request for 20mph limits across the Parish, but only four villages were approved at this time; this was due to costs. The Parish Council are looking at other options to try and get speed calming measures in place. Approved Items: Memorial Tree for the Queen to be planted at the Cricket Field and New Plantation. A new Allotment Tenants’ Agreement; this will be sent to all tenants in coming weeks. cont’d/...
32 WOODBURY PARISH COUNCIL cont’d/… Specification for tenders for The Green play park fence to be replaced. Specification for tenders for various improvements to Flower Street car park subject to funding. Christmas Parish Office Window. We would like as many young people in the Parish as possible to make any style of snowflake for our display. They can have a personal message, wish or just a snowflake which can be white, colourful, 2D or 3D or even cartooned. County & District Councillor Reports Our County and District Councillors regularly attend our Parish Council meetings and provide the Parish Council updates. Cllr J Trail attended our Parish Council Meeting on 10 October 2022. Cllr J Trail advised that he chaired the recent Exe Estuary Management Partnership meeting which Cllr P Jordan also attended. The minutes can be read at https://www.exe-estuary.org/document/eemp-partnership-committeemeeting-minutes-29-09-2020/. The meeting included discussions regarding the ecosystem, various habitats and the possible future breach of Dawlish Warren which hasn’t been helped by mindless vandalism of the defences and the affects it could have upriver. Funding is an issue which could question the future of the Partnership which does a lot of good work. Grey Water is a major issue and the failings by South West Water are unacceptable, including burst water mains – funds to shareholders and not reinvesting which is exacerbating the issues. Devon County Council Funds are extremely tight; County Councillors’ Locality budgets have now dropped from £10k to £5k and funding requests will be scrutinised and not so many approved. Warm Space – Libraries will be open for refreshments / blankets and free online training. The Parish Council will be looking at local needs and what can be provided through volunteers. Speed Watch – Police carried out a speed watch last Saturday – speeding is a big issue in Woodbury. DCC with Stagecoach submitted a bid for £114m, but only was granted £14m for four years of bus services; this has caused lots of service changes. There are issues with staff and finance which has caused even the regular buses not running or being late; this needs to change as it’s unacceptable. Cllr G Jung Report Following from Cllr J Trail’s report, Cllr G Jung added that East Devon District Council are very concerned with the Grey Water (Sewage) issues, as Exmouth and other local beaches were closed a number of times during the summer due to the poor water quality. Swimmers can now see via a QR code if the water quality levels are good prior to them swimming; red flags will fly if not.
33 EDDC has financially supported the No. 56 bus for the last three years and prior to Covid, usage was up by 30%; this has dropped significantly and wasn’t beneficial so now hopefully the new No. 58 and T services will be used. Cllr G Jung also reported that last Wednesday following the government’s announcement of their U-turn on their Green Agenda, EDDC`s Cabinet agreed to write to the local MPs condemning the reported proposals on ripping up some of our most important nature protections laws and regulations, including the proposal to scrap the retained EU Law on Habitats Regulations, which safeguards our most important wildlife and wild places. Also, their proposal for new Investment Zones, which would tear up all the fundamental legal protections for wildlife within those Zones. This is totally at odds with EDDC’s aims and objectives for our countryside. The EDDC`s plan is seeking to achieve through their Council Plan and Climate Change Strategy and the new Local Plan the highest possible protection for our nature-rich countryside. Our new draft Local Plan with its high level of environmental protection and where possible enhancements, seems now to be at odds with the government’s stripping away any environment protection measures. It will be interesting to see how the EDDC’s strategies, policies, and proposals for protecting our countryside will stand against what appears to be at total odds to the Government’s latest proposals. EDDC Local Plan The Consultation for the new Local Plan will be published and go out for consultation in November. It will have a number of sites for Woodbury and Exton included over and above the housing numbers required. These will have a colour coded traffic light indicator for what officers perceive as the most favourable to go forward with the best in green, possible in yellow and not supported in red. A new town of around 8000 houses will also be coming forward. There are three locations for this new town: Clyst St George/Oil Mill Lane, or Crealy/ Greendale or north of the Hill Barton and south of the airport. It will have proposals for green infrastructure included with Green Wedges extending the Clyst Valley Regional Park and other proposals. Also, there will be all the strategies, policies etc associated with a new local plan. Cllr G Jung added that it will be necessary for the Parish Council to inform residents and gather feedback. The Parish Council will make arrangements and advise residents in due course. cont’d/...
34 WOODBURY PARISH COUNCIL cont’d/… Volunteer Tree Warden – VACANCY We have volunteer tree warden vacancies for Woodbury and Exton. Our tree wardens are local tree champions who plant, look after and stand up for the trees in their patch. Whether you want to get your hands in the earth and plant trees, raise awareness about trees in your local community, or simply be the eyes, ears and voice for the trees down your street, have you what it takes to be a tree warden? If interested in this position, please contact the Parish Clerk. Parish Office The Parish Office is open to residents Monday to Thursday 09.30-12.30, so please pop in and say hello or raise any ideas or concerns that you may have. The Clerk’s email address is clerk@woodburyparishcouncil.gov.uk. The Woodbury Village Walking maps (four walks) can be purchased at the Office for £2. Our New Website / Facebook / Twitter http://woodburyparishcouncil.gov.uk/ We ask that any village clubs and societies email the Clerk details / links so they can be added to our website, also if a resident has any pictures that they would be happy to share on the site please email them to the clerk. clerk@woodburyparishcouncil.gov.uk. Please follow our Facebook page for up-to-date information - https:// www.facebook.com/Woodbury-Parish-Council-110020645153509 Twitter - @ParishWoodbury Planning Woodbury Parish Council is a consultee for all planning applications within the Parish and applications are considered by Members at a Full Council or a Planning Committee meeting. Results can be found on the East Devon website: https://planning.eastdevon.gov.uk/online-applications/. Queen’s Jubilee Mugs We still have a number of Queen’s Jubilee Woodbury Parish Council mugs which are free for every child living in the Woodbury Parish who is of preschool and primary school age or they can be purchased for £7.50 per mug. Please collect your mug from either Sam’s Stores or the Parish Council Office. Our Meetings Our Full Council meetings are on the second Monday of each month excluding August and our Committee meetings usually the last Monday in each month. A schedule is on our website. Meetings are held at the Church Rooms in Woodbury and start at 19.30. All residents are welcome to attend.
35 Below is a direct link to our Minutes of our Full Council Meetings, which can be found on our website along with other committee minutes - https:// woodburyparishcouncil.gov.uk/parish-council/council-business/councilmeetings/full-council. EAST DEVON DISTRICT COUNCIL LOCAL PLAN CONSULTATION Have Your Say on development sites and location of a large town! Woodbury Parish Council will be running consultations on the following dates: Exton – Wednesday 16 November (Exton Village Hall 14.00-16.00 / 19.00-21.00) Woodbury Salterton – Thursday 17 November (Woodbury Salterton Village Hall 14.00-16.00 / 19.00-21.00) Woodbury – 18 November (DuBuisson Room, Woodbury Village Hall 14.00-16.00 / 19.00-21.00) All evidence will be collated into a formal response to the District Council
WEATHER REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER September provided some long-awaited rain, 74mm (2.9ins) here at Ebford. Most of this, 65%, fell during the first eight days. The total amount was well over the average for the last 12 years of 56.4mm (2.2ins), but quite similar to that recorded in September 2021. However, the year of 2022 so far remains one of exceptional heat and dryness, and so reservoirs need a massive top-up by the end of December. The warm dry spring has caused a “mast” year, (Telegraph weather watch 24/9/22) similar to that of 2020, when very large amounts of acorns and beech masts have appeared again. Norman Cann
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DEATH The death was announced of Edith Annie Marks on 10 September 2022, aged 95. Edie was born on 29 November 1926, the second daughter to William Henry and Ida Ellen Marks at Castle Cottages, Woodbury. She was one of the first four girls to join Woodbury church choir. After leaving school she went into service at Oakhayes and helped her mother with a milk round. She married her beloved Jack on 20 April 1946, (yes, you might note she never changed her name). They had three children, Kathleen, Heather and Ronald, six grandchildren, Jackie, Michelle, Claire, Darren, David and Carly, five great-grandchildren Samantha, Amy, Eva, Freya and Paloma and two great-great-grandchildren, Imogen and Hunter. Edie was a very active member of the community in Woodbury in the early years. She was secretary to the PTA at Woodbury School, raising funds for the school’s first swimming pool, secretary for the Royal British Legion Building Fund, helping raising funds for a club house, and a poppy collector for forty years. For over forty years from the initial publication, Edie delivered Woodbury News and collected payment from readers. For many years she was housekeeper to the late Revd Osmond whilst he was the vicar at Woodbury and after his retirement. Edie played skittles, going on the become captain of the ladies team, the Fairies, playing against teams from neighbouring village pubs and winning many medals and trophies. Sadly in 1986 her beloved Jack got seriously ill and she nursed him for four years until his untimely death in January 1990. After his death, Edie became a member of the Phoenix Club in Exmouth, enjoying their coffee mornings and trips out, especially to Mr and Mrs Wilson’s house in Moretonhampstead where they enjoyed great afternoon teas. Jack and Edie moved to Park Way in 1949 where she lived for 73 years until her death. In 2015 she had a article printed in the local press about living in the same house for 66 years, which is very unusual in this modern age. She loved Woodbury and never wanted to live anywhere else, though she didn't always like the changes that were being made in the later years. We believe (unless anyone can prove us wrong) that at the time of her death Edie was Woodbury’s oldest resident (born and bred). Edie’s funeral was held at St Swithun’s Church on 28 September followed by a burial at the village cemetery where she was reunited with her husband Jack. We would like to thank everyone who attended and for all the kind messages we received. Kathy Lambourn
37 IN REMEMBRANCE Esmé Thomson - 24 October 1922 - 2 January 2021 Esmé was a founder of the Woodbury News. Bunty Brighouse was the editor and Esmé was sub-editor apart from when Bunty was writing her book on Woodbury when Mum had to write the editorials! I found this cartoon of Mum recently - it was done at her grandson David’s wedding reception. Mum would have been 100 on 24 October and we will be lighting up the church tower in her memory. Bryony Giles
WEDDING The wedding of Leah Dagworthy and Christian Perrone took place on 10 September. The ceremony was held in Christian's home region of Romagna, Italy, at The Church of St Michael the Archangel and of St Peter the Apostle, Bagnacavallo. Celebrations followed at the Convent of San Francesco. Guests and greetings came from many locations.
38 FIRST PRIZE AT THE PLATINUM JUBILEE GRAND DRAW Colin Ashby was the lucky winner of the first prize at the Platinum Jubilee grand draw held over the celebratory weekend. Colin and Lin delayed benefiting from the prize until they celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at the end of September. It was a four-course lunch for two in Michael Caines' Michelin-starred restaurant at Lympstone Manor. On arriving for lunch, the lucky pair were served with aperitifs and canapés - beetroot wafer with a bead-sized blob of cream cheese and three caviar eggs. This was followed by venison and dessert equally attractively displayed and tasty. The petits fours consisted of pistachio macaroons, a raspberry jelly and a chocolate message. Lin said later, 'It was a delicious and memorable lunch, beautifully served in incredible surroundings overlooking the Exe estuary - a real once-in-a-lifetime experience. We are very grateful to the staff at Lympstone Manor, and of course to the Platinum Jubilee committee for organising the grand draw and obtaining a voucher for this wonderful first prize.' THANK YOU Tea and Cake Afternoon Thanks to everyone who baked or ate cake at the recent Tea Afternoon in the Church Room. I have received a thankyou from Budleigh Salterton & District Hospiscare for a cheque for £150+ Gift Aid. There is a further £25 from late donations. Thanks to all. Lin Ashby
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The autumn season has well and truly arrived with the
wonderful array of leaf colours, berries and harvest season produce. We have been busy adapting our working days to reflect the changes in weather, temperature and ground conditions. The change in seasons has coincided with the arrival of our two new residential volunteers, Rose Hogan and Nik Mitchell. Rose has been with us since the beginning of September and has gained lots of knowledge and many practical skills which she hopes to transfer into her future career of conservation. Studying environmental science and geography at A level inspired her to pursue a career in the environmental sector. She feels that her work experience with the RSPB will prepare her for her degree level apprenticeship as an environmental practitioner that she has lined up after her six-month volunteer role. Nik has been with us since the beginning of October. After reassessing his outlook and ambitions in life and concluding that his career as a data analyst in digital businesses was no longer a good fit for him, he decided to pursue an active role in nature's recovery and protection. He has always enjoyed the outdoors and with a growing awareness of environmental and wildlife challenges, feels the RSPB volunteer role will give him the opportunity to learn and gain experience. He is hoping this will lead to a clear career path that he will enjoy, and where his future work will have a positive impact on people and planet. The activities that have been going on at the reserve during the last few weeks have included starting to move our resident ponies around the different sites. This entailed transporting some from the Stockland turbaries to a new site and four Exmoor ponies being taken to Manor Common. This was a special moment as the last grazing in this area took place four years ago in 2018. It is good that it is being managed again and the ponies are certainly doing their part in the process of keeping the ground trimmed and in good condition. The ponies will shortly all be brought back to Aylesbeare Common to overwinter and hay bales will be provided as supplementary food for them during the winter months. The cows and calves have spent the first part of autumn grazing on the Devon Wildlife Trust reserve at Venn Ottery Common and the herd on Aylesbeare Common have been grazing on the saturated mire habitats, wearing the GPS NoFence collars, which are continuing to work very well with regard to tracking them. A group of Devon cattle have also been removed from Fire Beacon Hill after their stint there. These grazing animals are one of our main habitat management tools and they do an excellent job in some pretty hard locations. cont’d/...
40 RSPB AYLESBEARE COMMON cont’d/… They are certainly made of tough stuff and tolerant in all kinds of weather conditions, come rain, sleet or sunshine. It has been the start of winter scrub management on Aylesbeare Common and the volunteer work parties have started clearing the European gorse plant which thrives in the heathland environment. If we didn’t manage the reserve in this way, the gorse would eventually reach uncontrollable levels and rare heathland species would lose their natural habitat. If you are wondering how a scrub day plays out, usually we have a couple of people on chainsaws cutting back the bushes and shrubs and felling the trees and the rest of the group will maintain the fire and burn the cut materials. These gettogethers are always thoroughly enjoyed by the volunteers and prove to be a good social event – we even have a bit of a sing-along around the fire pit sometimes. If you or anyone you know are interested in becoming a volunteer with us, please contact us via email or telephone (details below). Keep warm and safe during the cooler autumn days and nights and enjoy the local areas and abundance of flora and fauna. Annabel Rowan, Devon Reserves Administrator 01395 233655 aylesbeare.common@rspb.org.uk
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FNF Friday Night Flix. 19.00 for 19.30. WVH. Halloween Walk, Goosefield, Exton. Hospiscare coffee morning. 10.00-12.00, Church Rooms. Woodbury History Society. Todd Gray on Devon and the Emancipation of Slaves in 1834. WVH, 14.30. 4 Nov. Exton Garden Club Autumn Plants That Excite. EVH. 14.00. 4-14 Nov. Chasing the Light from Lympstone to Land’s End Exhibition. Seaglass Gallery, Lympstone. 10.30-16.00. (Preview 3 Nov. 18.00-20.30) 8 Nov. Woodbury Garden Club. Julie Steed - Pests and Diseases. 19.15, WVH. 10 Nov. Woodbury WI Clinton Devon Estates, 14.00, WVH. 10 Nov. Exton Ladies Group. 14.15, Exton Village Hall. 11 Nov. Armistice Service. 10.45 on the green. 12 Nov. FORCE Classics Galore. The Great Hall, Exeter, 19.30. 12 Nov. Clyst Valley Choral Society. 19.30, Clyst St Mary Church. 13 Nov. Service of Remembrance. 14.45, War Memorial, Woodbury. 13 Nov. Clyst Valley Choral Society. 19.30, Holy Trinity, Exmouth. 15 Nov. Twinning Association Tour/Tasting at Sheppy’s Cider. 16 Nov. EDDC Local Plan Consultation. EVH 14.00-16.00/19.0021.00. 17 Nov. EDDC Local Plan Consultation. WSVH 14.00-16.00/19.0021.00. 18 Nov. EDDC Local Plan Consultation. DuBuisson Room, WVH, 14.00-16.00/19.00-21.00.
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H4K Autumn Quiz, 19.00, WVH. FNF Friday Night Flix. 19.00 for 19.30. WVH. Friends of Woodbury Surgery AGM, 14.00. Church Rooms. Hospiscare coffee morning. 10.00-12.00, Church Rooms. Woodbury WI Xmas Wreath Demonstration, 14.00, WVH. Woodbury Garden Club Christmas Evening Meal. Woodbury Handbell Ringers Christmas Concert. 19.30, St Swithun’s Church. Clyst Valley Choral Society Carol Concert. 19.30. Clyst St. Mary Church. Clyst Valley Choral Society Carol Concert. 16.00, Exmouth Methodist Church (Littlemead) Exton Christmas Pub Quiz, 18.00 for 19.00 start. Puffing Billy.
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Hospiscare coffee morning. 10.00-12.00, Church Rooms. FoSS AGM and Supper Concert. FNF Friday Night Flix. 19.00 for 19.30. WVH. Hospiscare coffee morning. 10.00-12.00, Church Rooms. FNF Friday Night Flix. 19.00 for 19.30. WVH. H4K Barn Dance. FNF Friday Night Flix. 19.00 for 19.30. WVH. FNF Friday Night Flix. 19.00 for 19.30. WVH. FNF Friday Night Flix. 19.00 for 19.30. WVH.
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Toadstool or mushroom? To eat or not to eat? (Spotted on Woodbury Common in early October)
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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
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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:
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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
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