July 2016

WOODBURY NEWS

JULY 2016

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JULY 2016 EDITORIAL Living in East Devon villages, it’s not surprising that cream teas and ‘things horticultural’ should feature largely at this time of the year. The cover photo shows two of Chris Lear’s legendary scones, which are a compulsory part of many a superb cream tea served up in Woodbury during the summer months.

Three delightful gardens in Woodbury have already been open as part of the National Gardens Scheme, and the owners of the gardens have luckily been able to rely on help and attention to detail provided by their kind friends look closely, or you may miss the scissors:

There is evidence of muttering by gardeners about too much/too little rain, too much/too little sun and of the ground being too hard/too soft to dig or hoe. Ten different gardens and the allotments in Woodbury will be open on 3 July and The Old Vicarage in Woodbury Salterton is open on several weekends. Vegetables, fruit and flowers are being tended carefully, and pelargoniums turned weekly so that they will all be in peak condition for the annual Show on 13 August and the Flower Festival from 15-17 July. WIs and the Exton Ladies are able to hold meetings outside. There is a rota of watering duty for the planted troughs and boats in the Arch and on the outskirts of the village, whilst we await with interest to learn the results of the experiment about the ‘seeds from Space (or not!)’ being tended by the children at Woodbury Salterton School.

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ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH, WOODBURY Vicar: Reverend Karen Spray. Tel: 01392 877400 email: church@Revdkaren.org.uk Associate Minister: Reverend Christopher Cant. Tel: 01395 488178 email: chriscant@tiscali.co.uk USUAL SUNDAY SERVICES - 1st Sunday 11.15 All Age Eucharist. 2nd Sunday 11.15 Eucharist. 3rd Sunday 11.00 Sunday Club, 11.15 Eucharist.

18.30 Evensong. 4th Sunday 08.00 Said Eucharist, 11.15 Morning Prayer.

5th Sunday - see Special Services.

Morning Prayer every Monday at 09.15.

SPECIAL SERVICES - Sunday 17 July at 11.15 - Patronal Festival Eucharist at St Swithun’s, with the Bishop of Crediton, Rt Rev Sarah Mullally. Saturday 23 July at 18.00 Mission Community Confirmation Service at Clyst St George, with the Bishop of Exeter, Rt Rev Robert Atwell.

Sunday 24 July at 18.30 Pilgrimage Service at Farringdon at which Karen Spray will be speaking about her recent pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela. Sunday 31 July at 11.15 Combined Mission Community Eucharist at Woodbury.

NEWS AND EVENTS Lych gate stall each Saturday 09.30-11.00.

Woodbury PCC Monthly Draw June’s winner Anne Hildred. Draw made at the Charity Coffee Morning 3rd Tuesday each month. Prize every month ranging from £25 to £500. Details from Donoveen Tel. 239363.

Sunday Club Meets every 1st Sunday for All Age Eucharist at 11.15, and on the 3rd Sunday in Church Room 11.00-12.00, then into church to show what has been made/done.

FLOODLIGHTING ST SWITHUN’S CHURCH (dusk until 23.00) For your special event, contact Mike Jeans 01395 232544, or see the details and book it online at our website: www.whitecrossdevon.org.uk/woodburywith-exton/flood lighting-form.php.

CHURCH ALTAR FLOWERS - JULY 3 and 10 - Mrs S Huish. 17 - St Swithun's Festival - Mrs S Huish. 24 and 31 Mrs B Hill. Please note we will decorate church for St Swithun's Festival on Wednesday 13 and Thursday 14 July.

Digest available in church or from website www.white crossdevon.org.uk.

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FoSS (FRIENDS OF ST SWITHUN’S) This year FoSS will not be holding their annual tea party as the Church is holding its Flower Festival and tea party (£5 per head) on Saturday 16 July from 17.00. It is hoped that many FoSS members will support this event.

The Flower Festival will be on both Saturday and Sunday (the Patronal Festival).

We intend hosting an autumn concert featuring the return of Exeter Singers in Church on Thursday 6 October; they gave us a very varied programme last year, which was much appreciated by an audience of over 60, so we hope for good support this autumn.

This year FoSS has donated £1,000 for new pew cushions and has promised £2,500 to start the Church Bells Appeal fund. The church bells have not been serviced or refurbished since 1960, and are not functioning at the required standard. They have been inspected and two quotations have been received (£18,000 and £15,000). The quote from White Chapel Foundry has been accepted, thus an appeal for £15,000 will be launched at the Patronal Festival. Gift-aided donations may be made to Woodbury PCC and sent to PCC Treasurer, Pat Browne, 5 Escott Cottages, Woodbury, EX5 1NT. David Keep at Heatherdene, Broadway, Woodbury, welcomes new and renewal of subscriptions to FoSS (£25 per annum, which may be gift-aided).

SEASONS AND CELEBRATIONS FLOWER FESTIVAL St Swithun’s Church will be holding a Seasons and Celebrations Flower Festival for St Swithun’s Patronal Festival weekend. The church will be decorated and open from Friday 15 July to Sunday 17 July.

Light refreshments will be available from 10.00 to 16.00. There will be organ recitals on Friday and Saturday, and a children’s quiz. Admission will be free.

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CHARITY COFFEE MORNINGS On 5 July we are having a party to celebrate our second birthday and you are all invited. It will be in the Church Rooms and on the green opposite from 10.00-12.00. There will be a raffle for a worthy cause. Do come and join us for the normal coffee and cake and some free birthday cake to take home.

Thank you to all our customers, helpers and cake-makers who over the last two years have helped us raise over £4,300 for local charities. See you all on the 5th.

WOODBURY SHORT MAT BOWLS CLUB Bowling Laughter When nearing Woodbury Village Hall on a Tuesday evening, you will hear so much laughter that you would think there was a comedy show taking place. Far from it: on investigation you will find members of the short mat club thoroughly enjoying their game of bowls.

Keen members enjoy entering league games and going to charity tournaments around Devon, which not only improves their game but extends their bowling “family”.

The club meets on Tuesday evening starting at 19.00, break at 20.30 for tea/ coffee, then last game till 21.45. Why not pop in to have a go or just sit and watch? All ages will receive a very warm Woodbury Short Mat Bowls welcome. For further info contact Arthur Cuff, Club Captain 01395 274278.

WOODBURY OPEN GARDENS AND ALLOTMENTS SUNDAY 3 JULY, 14.00 - 17.00 Tickets and map can be purchased on the day from the Church Rooms.

Ticket entry £5 (children free).

Tea/coffee/cake £2 served in the Church Rooms.

There is a variety of gardens to visit, plus the allotments, and a donation from the proceeds will be made by the Garden Club to a chosen charity.

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WOODBURY CRICKET CLUB It has been a while since the last bulletin from Woodbury Cricket Club, but now that the 2016 season is well underway, it’s time for some news. The early part of the season has been very kind to us in terms of weather, with only one of our matches in the Devon Cricket League (away to Chardstock on 21st May) lost to the rain. Alas, results have been rather less kind to Woodbury during the early part of this season, and we have not yet recorded a League victory. Despite this, there have been some outstanding batting performances from Woodbury cricketers that have been noted in the papers. These include a battling 63 from Hugo Boatright in the season opener away at Honiton, a typically stylish 52 from Nalin Chouhan at home to big-hitting Tiverton, and a vigorous 51 from Nick Hulatt in adversity against the vocal cricketers of Whimple. The match at Halberton & SP saw Woodbury openers Jimmy Jones and Joe Banks put on a substantial opening stand, with Jones making 71, and Banks carrying his bat through the entire innings for a magnificent 109 Not Out: Woodbury's first League century of this season. Banks' innings was notable for the late run out of Ian Hughes, who gallantly fell on his sword and ran himself out during a mix-up between the wickets while Banks was on 99. The centurion-in-waiting took full advantage of this outstanding sportsmanship by reaching his ton with a six!

The bowlers of Woodbury Cricket Club have also performed extremely well this season, and there have been 3-wicket hauls for Nalin Chouhan and Ian Hughes, a 4-wicket haul for Neil Maud, and a glorious 5-wicket haul for Hugo Boatwright. Hugo's five-for came at cost of just 5.4 runs per wicket against a very strong Whimple side that included a paid Australian overseas player! It is notable that none of these bowlers are spin bowlers, and indeed a glance at the Devon Cricket League website shows that in Woodbury's division, spinners have not had a fantastic season so far. We expect that the pitches of East Devon will dry out and take more spin as the summer progresses, and we can look forward to some mighty performances from Woodbury's twirlers moving forward.

Woodbury's ground at Town Lane has been extremely well looked after over the winter, and although this has been mentioned before, it is testament to the hard work that Doug Barlow and other volunteers have put in over the winter that the Club has successfully renewed its Club Mark accreditation for the next three years. The club chairman Ian Hughes and all those involved deserve a huge round of applause for all the practical effort they have put into this.

The ground is in such good condition that a number of teams who don't have their own ground, including the Devon U15 Girls, have chosen to play their

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matches at Town Lane. The Colts section of the club is thriving, and this year three teams have been entered into the East Devon Youth League: the Under 10s softball pairs managed by Richard Church, the Under 12s managed by Nick Pratt, and the Under 14s managed by Kevin Miller. Good luck to all these sides for the second half of the season!

I would like to finish this update with a summary of some recent discussions that have revolved around getting more of you involved in Woodbury Cricket Club. We would love to see you up at Town Lane midweek, or on a Saturday or Sunday, supporting the local side and chatting with the players about the game – we are sure there are many cricket lovers in the village who would dearly enjoy a long and protracted discussion about cricket in general! We are particularly keen to highlight that the core of Woodbury Cricket Club is run by village lads. Jimmy Jones captains the League XI, Nalin Chouhan runs the midweek side, while Kevin Miller takes overall charge of the Colts (our junior cricketers) together with stalwart help from other villagers. More players from the village and local area would be a fantastic thing for the club. If you are keen on cricket but have never played, if you would like to return to the game after a break, or if you fancy playing in a small and friendly local side, then please do get in touch with us. Ian Hughes is a good first point of contact (email hughes7591@hotmail.co.uk). There are short matches played on weekday evenings, longer friendly matches played on Sundays, and 45 over League matches played on a Saturday. The club has cricket kit that you can use (indeed yours truly scored a League 50 last season wearing club gloves and a club box!), and you can log onto our website (http:// woodburycc.hitscricket.com) to see our list of fixtures, and hopefully plan some summer cricket!

Luke Mander

CORNERSTONES Visit to Tuckers Hall Our group of 10 went to Tuckers Hall in Fore Street, Exeter, and had an excellent hour-and-a-half with our guide Ian. He was in the retail woollen trade in Exeter for many years and he led us through 500 years of history at the hall. Originally a chapel in 1471, with the upper storey built circa 1570, it has superb open roof timbers, wall panels and ornate windows.

Exeter had three main woollen cloth markets, and greatly expanded from a provincial city to a cosmopolitan city with a large increase in wealth due to a leading influence in the woollen era.

Fascinating information was gleaned about weaving, fulling or tucking and noxious smells in some Exeter streets through urine storage in containers (all used in the scouring of woven cloth). None of our party had previously visited the hall, where we learnt a lot about the history of old Exeter.

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WOODBURY VILLAGE NEW PLAYGROUND OPEN After many years of waiting, the families and children of Woodbury village will be able to enjoy their new playground which features £55,000 of brandnew children’s play equipment. The playground has been made possible through the support of the local community and the efforts of the volunteer trustees of the Woodbury Community Playing Fields (WCPF) charity, who have worked on this project in their free time over the past three years.

The previous wooden playground equipment on Woodbury Playing Fields was old and in poor condition, with many items having been removed due to health and safety concerns. With around 480 children under age 14 living in Woodbury village, the provision of new and improved playground equipment was the first priority for the WCPF. Early in the design process children from Woodbury C of E Primary School and local older children attending secondary school were consulted on the play equipment they wanted in the new playground. At the official opening of the playground, the same children were able to play on their choices, which include 10 new pieces of equipment. Children can now play outside in a safe and stimulating environment.

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The playground was officially declared open on Thursday 9 June 2016 by the WCPF trustees, who were joined by representatives of the grant awarding bodies who have made the playground project possible by contributing over £81,000 between them to cover both equipment and installation costs.

East Devon District Council Chairman Cllr Stuart Hughes and Environment Portfolio Holder Cllr Iain Chubb were at the opening, representing the Council, which provided Section 106 funding of £37,547 towards the playground, contributed by developers for new homes created in Woodbury Parish. The Parish Council who directed the money towards the project were represented by Cllr Cheryl McGauley. WCPF trustees would very much like to thank all the Parish Council for their ongoing support and enthusiasm for the project. The Gibbons Family Trust gave £25,000, Keiron Northcott attended from the Exeter Foundation (£10,000 grant) and Harry Wild represented Coastal Recycling (£9,066 grant).

All of these funding bodies support local projects such as the new Woodbury playground. Other amounts have been contributed by many local funding sources to meet the overall playground cost of nearly £85,000. The opening event was held in conjunction with Kids Cafe (Christ Church) who have been great supporters of our project, and kindly arranged the refreshments for all the guests.

WCPF’s work will continue, as they have plans to install a multi-use games area (MUGA) and new facilities for the local football club, Girl Guides, Brownies and Scouts troops.

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WOODBURY FOLLIES – THE SHOW WILL GO ON Refreshed and revitalised, the committee are delighted to announce that the Woodbury Follies will be back for three performances in the Village Hall from 24 to 26 November 2016. More details will follow later in the summer.

If you wish to perform an act at the show or can help in any capacity, we would love to hear from you by contacting Phil on 01395 232324 or philslater6022@gmail.com.

WOODBURY FOOTBALL CLUB The 2015-16 season came to a close in May with mixed fortunes for the two teams who compete in The Devon and Exeter Football League.

The 1st team managed to achieve promotion at the end of a superb campaign for them and will be playing in Division 2 during the forthcoming season, which will start at the end of August. Unfortunately the 2nd team were unable to retain their status in Division 6 but the spirit in the camp is good and the boys will look forward to the coming season nevertheless.

The club is planning to hold its end-of-season event on Saturday 2 July and then pre-season training will commence during the same week. The club would be delighted to welcome along any new faces who would be interested in joining the training.

Please contact Will Bennett on 07908787862 or bennettwill@virginmedia.com.

WOODBURY GARDEN CLUB First of all the committee would like to apologise for having to cancel the evening visit to Dayspring Horticultural Nurseries at Farringdon. There was a double booking by the Nursery and the staff had no choice but to be in Dorset at a larger event. The report this month is therefore a reminder of upcoming events and two requests for help.

Now that the planters at The Arch have been renewed by the Parish Council and planted by members, they will need watering. A rota is currently being compiled, so please let Annette Smith (232698) or Liz Hill (232363) know when you can help. It can be a week or just a few days, but do try and relieve the pressure on the few people who always accept responsibility for this task.

On 23 July we have agreed to run the lych gate stall, so please put this date in your diary and come along to help and bring produce to sell.

At our next meeting we will discuss our Annual Flower, Fruit and Vegetable Show which is on Saturday 13 August.

Finally, please remember to tell your friends and neighbours about Woodbury Garden Club Open Gardens and Allotments, Sunday 3 July, 14.00-17.00 (see box on page 7).

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WOODBURY VILLAGE GOLF SOCIETY Churston Fortune shone on us again. The forecast was not good but we had a really good day on a course which was in excellent condition. When we were all in, the heavens opened! How lucky we were. We also heard a few rumblings of thunder in the distance as we were playing. The day ended with a good meal of steak and ale pie followed by a chocolate gateau or lemon meringue tart.

The numbers worked out well as we ended up with the perfect 21. So the corks were pulled and the teams decided. Eight managed 30 points and over.

Results: In third place Team 1 scored 71 points with Chris Hatherly, Mike Ingham and Peter de la Mare. Second place Team 5 scored 72 points with David Moore, Paul Saunders and Peter Payne and in first place Team 3 scored 75 points with Simon Davies, John Kinch and Jeremy Browne. Nearest the pin was David Moore who hit an excellent shot to the challenging 17th hole and also ended up with a two. Paul Saunders, in the same team, also scored a two on this hole. Well done guys! In the individuals, in third place John Maidment with 34 points (count back 17), in second place Paul Saunders with 34 points (count back 19) and surprisingly in first place Jeremy Browne with 36 points.

Thanks to David Moore for his help with the twos and cards and, as usual, to Derek for sorting out the finances so well. As he pointed out afterwards - all beautifully balanced.

Next Event - Lyme Regis on Tuesday 19 July.

WOODBURY LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY Members of the Society heard an unusual and most interesting talk on Thursday 5 May, given by Mike Wilson on the topic What are museums for?

Mike described the different types of general and specialist museums and showed pictures of many of those that he and Margaret had visited on their travels in America, Canada, Newfoundland and Australia (amongst other places). Some museums dealt with local history in their displays, whilst others specialized in a particular subject and type of artefact. Mike raised several questions about the purpose of these museums and a lively discussion arose after the lecture.

The Society will be visiting Hartland Abbey on Wednesday 6 July for its summer outing when any non-members would be welcome. Please contact John Treasaden, if interested, on 232738 or by email on treasbj26@bt internet.com The next meeting of the Society will be on Thursday 1 September when a film on the Ware family of Woodbury will be shown. This has been made by Julian Ware, a professional documentary film maker, and the son of Eric Ware. This should be a fascinating evening and visitors will be very welcome to attend.

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WOODBURY ROYAL BRITISH LEGION The branch was represented at the 100 year anniversary of the Battle of Jutland, at Plymouth, where Peter Hill and John Treasaden were VIP guests.

John writes: On Tuesday 31 May I accompanied Peter Hill, who lives in Fulford Way, to the Royal Navy Commemorations on the Hoe, Plymouth.

Peter, a Lieutenant Commander RN Retired, served in WWII; his father was Lt. RN, who served in HMS Bellerophon in WWI and took part in the Battle of Jutland.

This is why we were invited Peter Hill on parade with the RM Band guests to the event and had front row seats. The Royal Marine Band played while everyone took their places.

A guard of Royal Marines and Sailors marched up in front of the Royal Naval War Memorial. The Plymouth Mayor and many dignitaries laid wreaths. A naval ship moored inside the breakwater fired a number of salutes. Stories of the battle were narrated from both sides. The weather played its part perfectly with clear skies. Finally the Band and Guard marched back to the Citadel.

The Legion is also remembering the 100 years since the Battle of the Somme which started on 1 July 1916. There will be an exhibition in Northernhay Gardens, Exeter. 19,240 miniature figurines, in shrouds, will also be laid out in the gardens, representing the number of British soldiers who were killed in the first morning of the battle which continued for 140 days. The exhibition is from Friday 1 July to Thursday 7 July; it is expected to be busy on the Friday and Saturday which is Exeter Armed Forces Day, and on the Tuesday 5 July which is Legacy Day when many schools will be visiting.

On Wednesday 8 June Alison Hazell escorted the Woodbury Brownies, armed with gloves and trowels, down to the Arch to help again this year to plant the boats and trough alongside the garage for the Royal British Legion in red, white and blue flowers.

Pelargoniums have been grown and given by Jean Carpenter for the troughs in front of the War Memorial and the boats, and the Parish Council have again given funds to complete the displays.

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Mary Prince again says she will water the boat at the top of Town Lane by the post box and Liz Haynes, Cyril Rowsell and Sandra Huish will take turns watering the Arch - volunteers always welcome. Please contact Sandra Huish 232696.

As previously reported, John Treasaden who has organised the Poppy Appeal for 10 years, has retired and we have been unable to find a replacement for him. Consequently we have, reluctantly, made a decision to discontinue the Poppy Appeal ‘House to House’ collection in the Parish. We will continue with Poppy Appeal boxes and collection tins in the shops, businesses and pubs around the Parish for the two weeks before Remembrance Sunday.

If anyone reading this would like to consider helping by taking on this work for a good cause please contact Sandra Huish (232696) or John Treasaden (232738) to find out what is involved.

WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL A Cleaner is required for Woodbury Village Hall to join our friendly team for four hours a week. Good rates of pay. Please telephone 01395 233080 (after 7 July) or 01395 232145 or email chris.quantick@ btinternet.com.

CHARITY COFFEE MORNINGS EVERY TUESDAY, 10.00-12.00 CHURCH ROOMS, WOODBURY Coffee/tea and a homemade cake on vintage china, £2.

All profits to local charities. Everyone welcome.

OPENING UP TO GOD This course of Quiet Prayer draws on a range of Christian traditions.

It is open to anyone wanting to develop their relationship with God in the company of others. · Learn new ways of listening to God. · Explore and practise different modes of prayer. · Find and refine your own style of spirituality.

Sponsored by the White Cross Mission Community.

19.30 to 21.00, Woodbury Church Rooms 5 July, 6 September, 4 October, 1 November, 6 December Open to all, free of charge.

For further information please contact Carolyn Keep 01395 232318.

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WOODBURY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL Despite the unseasonably wet weather, a lot of outdoor learning has been going on in school. As the end of the academic year approaches, we are preparing to say goodbye to our older pupils and begin the process of welcoming in a new class of children, with transfer days each week. In addition there are many trips and events taking place which makes school life very busy, but at the same time extremely rewarding. I hope you enjoy reading about some of the things which the children have been doing.

Alison Sparks, Headteacher Maple and Chestnut Classes take to the water As part of the PE curriculum years 4 and 5 have been to Haven Banks. Year 5 put their raft building skills to the tes t w hen they demonstrated fantastic team skills to construct rafts using wooden poles, barrels and rope. They learned to tie a range of knots and lashings and were soon paddling in the Exeter Canal basin. All three rafts stayed afloat and the children enjoyed racing on them! Meanwhile, year 4 were very excited at the prospect of kayaking. They soon learnt to turn with a sweeping action and how to control their speed using the paddles. Both classes had a fantastic time and had an experience that they will remember in years to come.

WOODBURY C of E PRIMARY SCHOOL SUMMER FAIR FRIDAY 15 JULY, 15.15 – 17.30 AT WOODBURY PRIMARY SCHOOL Lots of fun for the whole family.

Games, raffle, tombola, refreshments and lots, lots more.

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Meeting our friends from Millpond Primary School Each year, children in Years 5 and 6 from our school and Millpond Primary School in Bristol meet up. This year the children from Millpond came to us and we went to Exmouth for the day. The children enjoyed creating sand sculptures, visiting the Lifeboat Centre and playing volleyball. Over the years our two schools have made close friendships, helping the children value the diversity in our society. The weather was kind to us, although we left and returned to rain in Woodbury; fortunately it stayed dry whilst we were at the beach!

Minibeast habitats Oak class have been applying their learning about minibeasts by making habitats on the school field. From this they planned and performed an experiment to find out the conditions the different creatures preferred and concluded by writing a set of instructions about how to build the best habitat.

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WOODBURY C OF E PRIMARY SCHOOL Cont’d/...

Hit the Surf Skills Year Six attended the Hit the Surf training last week. The children were taught how to dolphin dive, body board, rescue someone from the sea safely and squeeze into a damp wet suit! The lifeguards all commented on the children’s excellent attitude and behaviour and all the children had a great time as well as learning some valuable life-skills.

WOODBURY TWINNING ASSOCIATION We had hoped to entertain our French Twinning friends this month, but unfortunately they were unable to come this year. So instead of the variety of events we had hoped to put on, several members went for an evening meal in Woodbury Salterton, which was thoroughly enjoyed.

We do not have an event in July this year but instead are organising a trip to see the Firework Competition in Plymouth on Tuesday 16 August. We shall be hiring a minibus, so if you would like to come please contact Jan Owen on 232694 or Nita Goffron on 232314 to reserve your seat. We shall be leaving The Arch at 17.30 and returning later that evening. And please make a note in your diaries for the Dad's Army evening on 22 October in Woodbury Village Hall!

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WOODBURY WOMEN’S INSTITUTE On Thursday 9 June, Woodbury WI had their Garden Party in a fine new venue - the Cricket Pavilion. Thanks to the Cricket Club for allowing us to have this splendid location and view shame the weather was not warmer, no sun but more importantly, no rain. About thirty members met for this annual event with fine food, drink and happy company.

Our next meeting on 14 July is How well do you know Devon? with Robert Hesketh.

WOODBURY HISTORY SOCIETY SUMMER OUTING TO HARTLAND ABBEY, NORTH DEVON WEDNESDAY 6 JULY Guided tour of the house and visit to the gardens.

Light lunches, cream teas, refreshments available.

Pick up at The Arch at 09.00, return approx 18.00. ÂŁ25 per person. A few places still available. Non-members welcome.

Book now! Contact John Treasaden on 01395 232738.

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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WOODBURY TENNIS CLUB We have arrived at mid-season, Wimbledon tennis will be on the screen and a new enthusiasm for the game will be evident. Woodbury’s three teams have completed half their matches, the A and mixed teams are comfortably mid-table; the A team are in a very tight league with only a few points separating top from bottom, and needs to gain points in their remaining matches to maintain their status. However, the B team, although picking up points, have yet to record a win and are sitting at the bottom of division 8.

The annual Doubles tournament and Barbecue will be held on Sunday 17 July, with a full morning’s tennis. All members, former members and friends are invited to participate - please sign up or contact Pat or Helen.

The junior programme is operating as in previous years on Wednesday evening with top coach Steve Wood in charge. There has been a good uptake of places, with over 40 youngsters on court on a Wednesday evening.

The programme has proved so popular that an assistant coach, Matthew Grover, is helping Steve. Unfortunately rain has prevented two sessions from being completed.

As always the club is seeking new and former members to come and play; club sessions will continue throughout the year on Sunday mornings from 10.30 and on Friday evenings from 18.30 until September.

Details of membership from Pat Browne (232805 ruthandpatb@aol.com).

THE WINTER’S TALE WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE WEDNESDAY 13 JULY, 19.15 AT FARRINGDON EX5 2HY Come and join us to celebrate the Bard’s 400th Anniversary with this Open Air production of one of his last plays where True Love’s patience triumphs over betrayal and despair.

After the success of last year’s Triumph of Love by Marivaux the Cygnet Theatre group are returning to Farrington with what promises to be another delightful and atmospheric production.

As last year the garden opens at 18.00 for picnics. Bring your own rug and picnic and group of friends if you like.

Bar available. Strawberries and LittlePod vanilla ice cream.

Tickets £12.00 (£8.00 under 18/NUS). Group bookings £10 (min. 6) Outdoor production (Village Hall if necessary) Booking essential for picnic tables. Tel: 01395 239181 For further information: www.fsadevon.co.uk A Cygnet Theatre production, directed by Alistair Ganley FARRINGDON SOCIETY OF ARTS. CYGNET THEATRE.

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WOODBURY SALTERTON NEWS HOLY TRINITY CHURCH Family Service Clare Rooke took the Family Service on Pentecost Sunday.

She likened the speaking of tongues (different languages) to the Eurovision Song Contest the night before – thousands of people all gathered together from different nations, but at Pentecost, suddenly hearing their own language. Clare produced a bag of gifts of the Holy Spirit and spoke about each one. Ruth Edwards read the Pentecost story and Clare spoke about its significance in our lives. Arabella and Esme Taylor and Alice and Eliza Rook helped with the prayers.

School Pentecost Service Christine Grist conducted a special service for Pentecost in church on Monday 16 May. Poppy McCafferty, William Thomas and Emily Clayton welcomed everyone and Alice Rooke, Brody Phillips, Max Broomby and Sam Wilton-Davies told the Pentecost story.

Henry Perry read a Pentecost prayer. Music before and after the service was played by William (keyboard) and Alice (flute). Christine talked about it being the birthday of the church and everyone sang Happy Birthday.

Scarecrow Challenge By the time you read this, hopefully scarecrows, depicting characters in children’s television or literature, will be up in the village or at least being made ready. This year there is a rule that a scarecrow must contain some straw. The judging of the Scarecrow Challenge will take place on Sunday 10 July. Entry forms for voting and a map of the Scarecrow Trail and spaces to write in your answers as you identify each entry will be on sale at £2 in The Glebe Field from 14.00.

Tea, coffee and cakes will be on sale and there will be stalls and games.

The prizes will be presented just before 16.00 by our special visitor, the Bishop of Crediton, Rt Revd Sarah Mullally.

Church Floor Fund The PCC are considering putting up a thermometer type board outside the church showing our financial progress towards our target for essential repairs to the church floor and renovation of the kitchen - estimated at £15,000. We already have some money in the Floor Fund and are very grateful to the School for holding a non-uniform day, which raised £47.60, and for a cheque donation from someone who had read of our appeal.

Weekly Coffee Mornings every Saturday morning from 09.30 until 10.30, outside the church if fine and inside if wet. Please support these friendly get-togethers and enjoy a chat and a cup of coffee – and maybe buy something from the stall. Donations of items to sell and offers of help would be gratefully received.

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WOODBURY SALTERTON PRIMARY SCHOOL Respect This half term, we are focusing on the value of Respect: valuing others as we would like to be valued, valuing special places, valuing different opinions and valuing difference are all part of this focus. We are learning at school about the importance of treating others with respect even if we sometimes do not agree with the way they behave or the things they say. We have also been thinking about how we should treat the things that belong to us and to other people respectfully. As part of this, the children will be learning a new acrostic poem and exploring the value in poetry.

Class 2 have been uncovering lots of facts about what our school and village were like during the past 100 years. We have used many sources for our research, including the old school log, local history websites and the churchyard. Darcie's grandma was a pupil here in the late 1950s and early 1960s. We were very lucky because she came in to be interviewed about her school days. The school was very different and she told us lots of amazing things, like how they all had free milk, they all sat at their own desk and their only school trips were to Exmouth.

Apparently the teachers were very strict and Darcie and her grandma parents weren't allowed in! We shall be completing our studies with a tour of the village with the Local History Society.

The bunting was flying on Friday 10 June at Woodbury Salterton to join Queen Elizabeth in celebrating her 90th birthday. After Class 1 had shared some amazing facts about the Queen, we all sang the National Anthem.

Then we tucked into a wonderful tea party with scones, biscuits and cakes. We were lucky enough to be involved in a live on-line broadcast from Windsor Castle, where we joined with schools from across the Commonwealth to wish Her Majesty a very "Happy Birthday"!

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We are extremely proud of how hard our year 6 children worked earlier in May as part of their SATs tests. Despite the tests being significantly more challenging this year, the children approached the tests calmly and diligently. Their hard work was rewarded with a PGL camp in north Devon where everyb od y participated in character-building activities such as climbing, abseiling, a night ambush (a.k.a. manhunt), archery, a challenge course (mud run - see photos), and for some of the children, the chance to have a mud fight with the headmaster!

Great fun was had by all.

Practising their climbing skills A muddy end to the Challenge Course at PGL

Year Six’s chance to get Mr Nelmes even more muddy!

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Seeds from Space Over the last few weeks the children have been busy watering the seeds which we were lucky enough to be given by the RHS Campaign for school gardening and the UK Space Agency. Nobody knows which seed packet contains which seeds (some have been all the way to space and back; some haven’t). All will be revealed soon and hopefully in the next Woodbury News, we will be able to reveal our results!

Earlier in June, the PTA raised £196 from the bag2school collection.

People staggered to school with their heavy bags full of unwanted clothes and shoes whilst a team of parents double bagged and sorted the bags ready for the collection van! We are most grateful to the Woodbury Salterton community who also took part and helped us to raise even more money by donating their unwanted clothing. Thank you.

WOODBURY SALTERTON WOMEN’S INSTITUTE Woodbury Salterton celebrated the 90th birthday of HM Queen Elizabeth with a tea party held at the home of Chris Moores. Members dressed up for the occasion and some even donned hats! On a lovely warm sunny evening everyone sat outside on the veranda. President Jenny Kemp proposed a toast to The Queen and then the tasty refreshments were enjoyed, the tea ending with one of Judith Mahaffy’s popular pavlovas before Jenny and Lis Appleton cut the special cake which Lis had made - the top depicting the Union Flag.

The next monthly meeting on Wednesday 13 July in the Village Hall at 19.30 will include a talk by Bryan Hollingsworth on Hearing Dogs for the Deaf. Visitors are always welcome.

WSWI members in hats at the tea party

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WELL DONE JILL – AND WELL DESERVED! On 13 May Jill Dupain was thrilled to get two awards at the Exeter Foundation Devon Sports Award Evening. She was voted winner for ‘Outstanding Contribution to Sport in Devon’ and also ‘Volunteer Of The Year’.

The Awards Ceremony took place at Exeter Chiefs’ Rugby Ground at Sandy Park and the prizes were presented by the famous athlete Colin Jackson.

Unfortunately Jill could not attend the evening as she was in Australia acting as Team Manager for her husband Nigel’s over-65s hockey team who were playing in the World Cup. The team won a Silver Medal – losing in the final to Australia. However their two daughters Hannah and Emma were delighted to Hannah and Emma Dupain accept the sports awards from Colin on with Colin Jackson Jill’s behalf.

A wonderful surprise for Jill was to receive a telephone call in Australia at 08.00 from Colin Jackson himself, giving his congratulations. She was overjoyed to get the phone call and to learn that her hockey club, Exe Hockey Club, had been voted Club Of The Year.

WHIST DRIVE - TUESDAY 19 JULY, 19.30 WOODBURY SALTERTON VILLAGE HALL These are always happy and fun evenings – but we would like some more players, please.

WOODBURY SALTERTON VILLAGE HALL The AGM was held on 1 June and the Chairman, Patrick Bricknell, reported that the hall had had a good year, with bookings holding up well. The members of the existing committee were re-elected.

Several improvements are planned: the toilets are to be refurbished, and new storage heaters obtained, as well as new curtains. The hall, medium sized and well equipped, is available for booking most Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Also, tables and chairs for private functions can be hired separately. Contact Pat or Gill Bricknell on 232463.

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EXTON NEWS ST ANDREW’S CHURCH, EXTON SUNDAY SERVICES 1st Sunday - 3 July, 18.00 Evening Service. 2nd Sunday - 10 July, 09.30 Eucharist Service. 3rd Sunday - 17 July Lay-Led Service. 4th Sunday - 24 July, 09.30 Eucharist Service. 5th Sunday 11.15, Mission Community Service at St Swithun’s Church, Woodbury.

EXTON LADIES GROUP June 2016 In early June, the Exton Ladies Group set out in high spirits on a coach to Padstow. On arrival, a welcome cup of coffee was enjoyed on the terrace of the stunning Prideaux Place, one of the brightest jewels in Cornwall’s heritage crown, a house of living history.

Among the oldest of the West Country’s houses, Prideaux Place was built in the sixteenth century by Sir Nicholas Prideaux, a London lawyer, and completed in 1592. Since then, it has been occupied by succeeding generations of the family which can trace its lineage back for 1000 years.

Over the years, the original manor house has been altered and improved and has a warm lived-in feeling. The excellent tour guide conducted the group through the rooms full of wonderful treasures and works of art, panelling, plaster work, pictures, china, silver and books as well as family memorabilia.

One room had been furnished with artefacts bought from a nearby mansion that was being demolished, including marble and gilded wooden panels with carving attributed to Grinling Gibbons. Upstairs, we saw a superb library of leather-bound books and a spectacular plaster ceiling recently uncovered, depicting Old Testament biblical scenes.

Out in the sunshine once again, the group headed for Padstow, bustling (to put it mildly) with half term holiday makers. Lunch was taken at various eateries, mostly run by Rick Stein it seemed. After a little light retail therapy, we returned to the coach, arriving back in Exton at 18.30. All agreed that it had been a super day out, organised with her customary efficiency and good humour by Pauline Collas.

Dates for your diary: 7 July 2016: (1st Thurs) Garden Meeting at the home of Ann Morris August 2016: No meeting this month See www.extondevon.org.uk/ for more details. We usually meet in Exton Village Hall at 14.15 on the second Thursday of the month and you would be most welcome to join us.

EXTON CRAFT GROUP Next Meeting 14.30 to 16.30 in St Andrew’s Church, Exton. welcome to join us for a convivial afternoon.

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LOCAL POLICE REPORT PCSO 30438 Maguire Exmouth Town Neighbourhood Policing Team.

From PCSO 30438 Malcolm Maguire Hello, I am PCSO 30438 Malcolm Maguire, your new point of contact. Donna Baker provided many years of devoted service and will therefore be a hard act to follow.

Please contact me via 101 or email: malcolm.maguire@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk or alternatively click-on the main force website and type in my shoulder number: 30438.

CR/039284/16 refers to criminal damage to Woodbury scout hut. Some time between Friday 10/06/2016 and Monday 13/06/2016 wooden door was damaged. Please contact 101 and quote CR/039284/16 if you have any information that could help. In the meantime, increased police patrol will take place.

COMMUNITY SPEED WATCH - WOODBURY VILLAGE A large number of residents are extremely concerned about speeding especially on the main road through the village (B3179) and around the Primary School.

Woodbury Residents Association have spoken with the local PSCO, and many Parishes have already set up Community Speed Watch groups with training and equipment provided by the Police after personal checks have been made. WRA currently have six people interested and the Parish Council have organised a meeting in Woodbury Church Rooms at 19.00 on Thursday 28 July. The new Community PSCO, Malcolm Maguire, will be present at that meeting and anyone who wishes to find out more or become a volunteer is most welcome to attend. The invitation is open to all three villages within the Parish as it may be that schemes can be expanded in the future.

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FOCUS ON DOG WASTE Across East Devon, over 300 tonnes of dog waste are collected every year from dog bins in East Devon. Probably the same again is collected along with waste from litter bins and landfill bins. We know that over 90% of dog owners will always be responsible and pick up.

On the whole our streets, paths, beaches and parks are as clean as they have ever been.

For those who don't pick up after their dog, we want to send you an important message. Dog fouling is one of the things that communities feel really spoils their environment and we are keen to persuade all dog owners to care enough and pick up. If you don't pick up you may put others at risk and might be committing an offence.

You can use litter bins, dog bins and your landfill bin at home to dispose of bagged dog waste so there is no excuse not to dispose of it properly.

NEVER leave bags of dogs waste in trees or hedges or on verges, paths and beaches, not even for a few minutes.

If you see someone not picking up, you could either advise them of the requirement to do so, or you could let the Environmental Health team at EDDC know. Please provide a description of the person and their dog, and any other information that might enable us to identify them, including the time, date and location of the incident. We serve most of our fixed penalty notices as a result of information provided by the public. Your details will never be shared before we do this.

The team will concentrate their efforts in any areas where evidence is provided of a particularly bad problem. If a highway or path needs cleaning up please contact our Streetscene colleagues on 01395 516551 environmentalhealth@eastdevon.gov.uk Environmental Health Team 01395 517456

OPEN GARDEN THE OLD VICARAGE, VILLAGE ROAD, WOODBURY SALTERTON EX5 1PG 23 & 24 JULY, 28 & 29 AUGUST 11.00 - 17.00 Enjoy 1.75 acres full of colour!

Herbaceous borders, a pond and chickens.

Also a productive and attractive vegetable garden, tended on organic principles.

Plants for sale. Admission - by donation. No refreshments. No wheelchair access. Dogs welcome on leads. In aid of Exeter Hospiscare.

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ROUND AND ABOUT DEATHS Marjorie Rawlings Marjorie was born Marjorie Ingersoll in 1923 in Clerkenwell, London, the youngest of four children.

She moved to Goodmayes near Ilford in Essex as a child. She first worked at the age of 14, transitioning to office work near St Paul's Cathedral where she worked throughout the blitz. She would often describe how as a teenager she tripped to work through some of the burning rubble of the previous night's bombing.

She joined the Wrens during the war and was trained as a telephonist, based at the same naval station as one Philip Mountbatten. She would often tell the story about how he'd come on the line: "Philip here, would you please put me through to the Palace.�

After the war she joined the General Steam Navigation Company as a telephonist in the City of London. It was there that she met her husband, chartered shipbroker Charles Rawlings.

After their marriage she lived in Muswell Hill, North London, where her son Graham was born, moving to Chandlers Ford near Southampton in the late 60s.

Marjorie and Charles moved to their bungalow in Culvery Close in 1985.

Their lives blossomed as they made so many good friends in Woodbury, with Marjorie joining the Women's Institute and Flower Club, and hosting the countless visitors to 8 Culvery Close who were plied with coffee and biscuits if it was the morning, or more importantly tea and a delicious cake if it was the afternoon.

She delighted in watching and being involved with her grandchildren Brendan and Kaye who grew up in Woodbury. She was proud of them both and took a daily interest in everything they were doing in their lives. She was delighted at the arrival of her great granddaughter Kitty in August 2014, and her great grandson Rex was born a few weeks ago.

Marjorie died in Wonford on 5 May after a long period of illness. Her funeral, conducted by the Rev Christopher Cant and with music by Nigel Alcock was well attended. Afterwards, tea and cakes were served to her many friends and neighbours in the sunny garden at Culvery Close.

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Doreen Ford of Park Close died peacefully at home on 11 June. She had been ill with cancer since April. Doreen was born in the Old Bakery to Ethell and Jack Sellick in 1931, twin to David Sellick. In 1936 she moved to Church House with the rest of the family, which included her elder sister Dorothy. After marriage to George, her late husband, in 1952 Doreen lived in New Way, Woodbury Salterton until she moved to Woodbury in 2013 to be closer to members of her family. Doreen and George raised four children - Lynda, Heather, Janette and Paul. Doreen always enjoyed the company of her eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. The family would like to thank the doctors at Woodbury Surgery and the team of dedicated carers for their wonderful care and support during her illness.

CONGRATULATIONS To Judy Harington of Woodbury and a member of Exmouth Ceramic Group. Judy recently took part in a throwing challenge against professional potters at the Contemporary Craft Fair at Bovey Tracey.

She had to produce a pair of matching vases in half an hour. Judy said: “My first vase did not go well, but the next vase proved more elegant. I was shocked when I was declared the winner.”

Judy in her winning apron, holding another of her pots THANKS Cyril and Pam Rowsell would like to thank everyone who came to share their last Saturday morning in the shop, and for the cards and gifts. It was a very special morning, with first class singing from Mike and Ted. Woodbury News After over twenty years of assisting in the distribution of the Woodbury News not only in Rydon Lane but also to other distributors around the village, Dorothy Glanvill has now retired from this role. We extend a huge thank you to Dorothy for all her efforts over the years and also thank Suzanne Isaacs for taking over the Rydon Lane deliveries and Sandra Huish for taking over the delivery of bundles of magazines to other distributors.

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WELCOME Sarah and David Levy and Madeleine moved to Woodbury from Kenton in May. They have had a busy time but are settling into the village and love it so far. Their daughter Madeleine is two and loves both the small and big park. They are looking forward to meeting more of the village community.

ANOTHER GENERATION OF FARMERS In 1983 Ray and Sue Middleton took over the running of Higher Mallocks Farm from Ray's parents Charles and Mary - who themselves had been at the farm with their seven children since 1962.

Now, after 33 dedicated years of hard work and seeing their own family grow and fly the nest, Ray and Sue have handed the baton on to their eldest son Steven and his wife Jane. Steven, along with his younger brother Sam, will be the third generation of Middletons to farm at Higher Mallocks.

We would like to welcome Steven and Jane and their family to the village, and wish Ray and Sue many happy years of 'retirement' - perhaps they can go on their gap year now?!

CHRISTIAN AID WEEK 2016 Thanks to a dedicated team of collectors and the generosity of many in Woodbury, Christian Aid Week raised a record £1,379.74. All your efforts will enable this charity to continue supporting its partner groups around the world to find sustainable ways of improving the health, education and living conditions of struggling communities. This is carried out with no regard to religion or nationality.

Carolyn Keep OPEN GARDEN IN AID OF EXMOUTH RNLI 5 BEECHES CLOSE, WOODBURY EX5 1JN SUNDAY 24 JULY - 13.00 - 17.00.

Cream Teas, RNLI Stall and Plants for sale.

Admission £1.50 (children free). Cream tea £3.00.

Tea, coffee and squash.

Semi-wheelchair friendly - easy-going steps.

WOODBURY TWINNING ASSOCIATION TRIP TO PLYMOUTH FIREWORK COMPETITION TUESDAY 16 AUGUST Contact Jan Owen 232694 / Nita Goffron 232314 to reserve place on minibus and for more information.

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WOODBURY GARDENS OPEN FOR THE NATIONAL GARDENS SCHEME A very big ‘thank you’ to everyone who supported this event. You know from the year before that your garden will be on view at a certain time and you naturally want it to look its best.

You can work with the weather and prepare things in advance, but you cannot foresee what might happen a week or two before your opening! A knee operation, a visit to look after grandchildren and an exhibition to oversee. Thank you to those who came and visited the gardens and had tea. It is always good to chat about plants, gardens in general and to share knowledge. Thank you to those who helped in so many other ways. This may have been watering, blitzing the weeds, helping with teas, supplying plants for sale, cooking lemon drizzle for the helpers, running up or down the road with cream teas, making a donation or sitting at the gate collecting entrance fees.

Altogether though, despite some anxiety beforehand, especially with the weather on Sunday, it was a fun weekend with a lovely atmosphere and we met some interesting people from our own locality and as far away as Gloucester. £1,173 raised, a fantastic help towards nursing care. Thank you from us all and especially from the NGS. Chris Lear, Tim Andrews, Joyce and Mike Jeans

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Chris Lear and her helpers

MAY WEATHER The dry weather of April went on into May but at least the temperatures got up to normal levels and the grass started to grow like mad. Looking at my calendar for the month the words drizzle, sun and NE are predominant. The cause of this has been a big lump of high pressure stuck over the North Sea with systems pushing up from the continent and giving London and the Home Counties a taste of the wet stuff. I think there is something funny going on again with our insect population: the house martins arrived on time and in good numbers but as I write this on 8 June I have only detected two egg shells and there is no significant sign of poo decorating the slabs – no food, no babies, no poo. As to the bare stats: rainfall was 44.5mm (1.75ins and 64% of the norm) and max/min temperatures were 22C/1C. PJH SCARECROW CHALLENGE – START THINKING The Scarecrow challenge will be judged, as usual by popular vote, on Sunday 10 July, when the prizes will be presented

by Bishop Sarah. The theme this year is characters from children’s television, including CBBC, so that offers a wide choice. Get your thinking caps on and plan your entry.

ROYAL BRITISH LEGION COFFEE MORNINGS 7 & 21 JULY. 4 & 18 AUGUST. 10.00 - 11.30, RBL ROOM behind WOODBURY VILLAGE HALL All are invited to join us on alternate Thursdays.

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FUN DAY - 11 JUNE 2016

It rained whilst we were setting up in the morning, but the afternoon was blessed with fine weather as the rain clouds rolled past, enabling lots of residents to relax on the Village Green. They were entertained by toe-tapping music from Good Traditions, a band from the West Midlands, with contributions from Christ Church co-ordinated by Rob Seymour. We are grateful to local company CML Scaffolding for donating their time to construct the excellent stage.

Charlie Collins conducted proceedings as the more energetic participated in Jon Breeze’s tug of war competitions – I have no idea who won. At the other extreme, the hand massage gazebo was an oasis of tranquillity, sandwiched between the skittles and the crockery smash, roller ball and electric wire game.

The small children were happy in the Gems play area and ball pond with a slide; older ones enjoyed face painting, exploring the fire engine and Noah’s Ark inflatable assault course.

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All of us were sustained

by Chris Lear’s cream teas (on sale in support of FORCE), BBQ, Smoothie Bar pancakes, ice creams and soft drinks.

Tom Rockey’s family raised funds for his trip to Bangladesh in September.

St John Ambulance staff reported only a few minor injuries, but we appreciate their attendance just in case.

The organisers from St Swithun’s and Christ Church thank everyone for making the Fun Day such a happy occasion.

Ann Wheeler

LETTER TO THE EDITOR From Tom Rockey I have lived my whole life in Woodbury but am keenly aware there is a whole world beyond our parish boundary. This week I will complete my A level studies and then I will begin to broaden my horizons. I have been selected to be part of a team working with ICS and Tearfund and will spend 3 months in Bangladesh from September. We will be working on projects to help local communities become more resilient to natural disasters like flooding. The project is based in a local Bangladeshi community and ‘owned’ by local people, so that it continues after the team leave. For my part I am expected to raise £800 minimum to put into that project, so I will be hosting an evening where you can experience Bangladeshi food: ‘A Taste of Bangladesh’ on Friday 5 August, 19.30 at Christ Church. Tickets will be £10. Contact me for tickets at rockeyt@hotmail.com and help me to make a difference in the lives of those who aren’t as fortunate as us.

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CHARITY CYCLE RIDE Andy Bennett and Bob Skelly recently completed the gruelling cycle from John O'Groats to Lands End. After months of hard preparation putting in the miles around Devon, it all paid off as Andy and Bob managed to smash their fundraising targets for their respective charities. Their mission was achieved within their target of 10 days in some challenging conditions, even applying sun cream protection in a scorching Scotland!

The Multiple Sclerosis Society was the chosen charity for Bob whose father suffers with the condition, whilst Andy was raising funds towards the "Help Izzy Walk" campaign, which is a cause to help enable his cousin’s 6-yearold daughter receive life-changing surgery, as she suffers with Cerebral Palsy Spastic Diplegia. This means she has increased muscle tone and her legs are constantly stiff. Because of her condition, Izzy cannot walk or even stand unaided.

Special thanks towards the following local businesses who helped cover the cost of accommodation for each night: Matt and Sam at The Maltsters Arms, Vinod and Anu at Post Office Stores and Dave at Brooklands Events.

You can view Andy and Bob’s fundraising efforts on their respective web pages and further donations will be welcomed. https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/andypedalstohelpizzywalk http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiser Page.action?userUrl=bobskelly&pageUrl=6

Loz Braiden of Perranport Cycle Club with Izzy and Gabby Pearce

Andy and Bob at Lands End

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YOUR PELARGONIUM IN JULY We seem to have two different plants, although they all looked identical when I was potting them.

The majority have dark, well-marked crinkly leaves and are mostly around 8-10” tall, whilst the others have light-green smoother leaves and are distinctly taller at around 14-16” and bearing quite a few flowers. I have contacted the nursery and am assured that there should not be any difference!

Anyway, whatever plant you have, the care will still be the same.

By the start of the month, there will be about six weeks to the date of the Show, so keep on with the turning and feeding. Pot up into the next size of pot when the roots are showing at the bottom of the pot. Always make sure that the plant is sitting down in the pot with very little compost visible. The ideal is that the leaves cover the sides of the pot, maximum size of pot is 6”.

Train the flowering stems using sticks. You can push the stems to one side if you use a stick at a slant. If not able to do this, then tie in the stem until it behaves! You are aiming for a complete ball-shaped mass of leaves and stems with the individual flowers evenly spaced over the area. Provided the sticks are invisible, they can be left in place for the Show and you will not be marked down.

Finally, keep up the feeding. If flowers are slow to open, change to a high potash feed (Chempak 4) – this will bring on the opening. If there are dead florets in the head, do not remove the whole head. Take a pair of tweezers and go up into the head and just nip off the dead bit. The other florets will close the gap. Only remove the whole head when all the florets are past their best.

Jean Carpenter 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.

Do email your 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?

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EARLY HISTORY OF THE IRONMONGER’S SHOP The original dwelling house on the site of the ironmonger’s shop was known as Hammetts Tenement. It consisted of a farmhouse, orchard and the first three fields of the four which lie on the east side of Globe Hill, between Bonds Lane and Oakhayes Lane.

The dwelling is recorded in the Manor Court presentments of 1630 when Richard Mable alias Hammett was accused of throwing offal and entrails of animals into the road in front of his house ‘to the offence of the people of Woodbury’. Richard was a butcher, and the fields were detached from his farmhouse (as with all butcher/farmers) and used for fattening cattle. Gilbert Langdon, the vicar of Woodbury, leased the property before 1729, and three years later, his son Gilbert, who was the doctor of the parish, took over the lease. One of the lives on the lease was Jane Hammett, the daughter of Richard Mable alias Hammett. In 1798 the farm was described as houses, courtlage, garden, orchard, Crossway Field, Five acres, and Seven Acres (18.2.11 acres).

By 1832 a new house had been built on the Seven Acres Field known as part Hammetts. The old house was now used as individual shops. In 1839 Benjamin Butter had an under-tenant living in the new house and farming the three fields as pasture. With this new estate also went the one acre orchard by the old house. The old dwelling was leased by Abraham Green, a shopkeeper, and occupied as a tenant by Joseph Miller.

In 1859 Dr Brent was the lessee of the new Hammetts estate.

He appears to have bought the old house from the Rolle Estate.

The census of 1861, 1871, and 1881 show that William Ekers, a master carpenter and builder, was occupying this old dwelling house and also acting as postmaster there until Peter Daley rented the building on the corner of C hu r ch Str eet and Greenway in the 1880s as Mr Abbott outside his shop (c 1900) the official post office.

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By 1891 William Ekers was living with his father-in-law, Harry Stokes, in Flower Lane, and the old Hammetts farmhouse had disappeared. Lawn cottage had been built but was not occupied – there is no mention at this date of the workshops.

The census of 1901 records that William Abbott (aged 36) an ironmonger, born in Ealing, and his wife Gertrude (aged 40), the daughter of Edward Hearne of Broadway, a veterinary surgeon, were living in Lawn Cottage and occupying the shop and workshops.

Their oldest child, Cyril (aged 6), was born in Penarth, Glamorgan, but as the second child (aged 4) was born in Woodbury it is assumed that they moved to the village about 1896. According to the 1902 directory William Abbott also did boot and shoe repairs.

In 1903 there was a sale by order of the Trustees of the will of Dr Robert Brent, who had died in 1872 and left everything to his wife. She died in 1903 and all his properties including Oakhayes, Church Stile, Bixley Haven, Heatherdene, Sunnyside, and various cottages on Broadway viz. The Drill Hall, Artillery Cottage, Coachman’s Cottage, and Barrack Cottage, Parsonage Farm, Walter’s Cottage opposite the White Hart, five cottages on Globe Hill, the building land between Lawn Cottage and Bixley Haven, and about 110 acres of farm land were sold by auction. The money raised from these sales was inherited by his nephew and family who lived in Tasmania.

Lot 2 of the auction sale was as follows: Lawn Cottage Brick-built detached house known as Lawn Cottage together with the shop, and enclosed yard and garden in the occupation of Mr William Abbott, ironmonger, who held a 14-year lease from 25 December 1901 at £14 per annum.

The house at the junction of the Arch and Broadway, with a small garden in front enclosed with railings, comprised an attic on the top floor, four bedrooms and a workshop on the first floor, a half landing with a WC, and on the ground floor a drawing room dining room, kitchen and scullery; also a coal cellar, yard, and a fowl-house and run.

Double-fronted shop The upper floor had well-lit workshops and stores (35 ft x 17.9 ft); on the ground floor was a double-fronted shop (25 ft x 17.9 ft), a workshop, and wash-house with furnace and pump; the garden formed a desirable building site nearly opposite the Post Office (now the antique shop) with a frontage of 108 ft x 51 ft.

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EARLY HISTORY OF THE IRONMONGER’S SHOP Cont’d/...

Since Mrs Brent was the owner of Lawn Cottage perhaps she was responsible for the demolition of the old farmhouse and for the new cottage being erected. The shop included the present ironmonger’s and the Chinese take-away shop. The garden with the wide frontage became the garage and the bungalow next to it set back from the road.

According to the Inland Revenue list of 1910 William Abbott was the owner of the house and garden, but not the orchard (which was part of the new Hammetts estate), which presumably he bought at the auction sale. In the 1911 census his wife is recorded as helping him in the business, but not his 16 year old son, who was an assistant butcher in Littleham.

William Abbott died in 1854 (aged 84) and his wife, Gertrude in 1942 (aged 80), and both are buried in Woodbury churchyard. James Rowsell, father of Cyril, purchased the estate from Mr Abbott on the garden of which were built the bungalow and garage.

Gill Selley

The shop, workshops and Lawn Cottage, together with the walled garden (c 1930)

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IN PAIN … should you use ice or heat ? Part 3 of 3 So far, I have given an overview of how to determine whether to use ice or heat if you have pain, plus some points to be aware of before using ice or heat. Below I will provide an overview of using both: Use ice to: · numb the pain · reduce the potential for spasm (twitching) · help stop bleeding · reduce inflammation · reduce bruising So, you are more likely to want to use ice if you have swelling, redness, heat, severe pain, and a sudden injury.

How to use ice Apply ice for short periods of time, for up to 24-48 hours, to allow the swelling to go down, and to help numb the pain. After that, try heat.

However, if the pain gets worse on using heat, go back to using ice. Things to note about using ice: · apply the ice as soon as possible and use anything to hand, such as a frozen bag of peas, freezer ice pack, cold wet flannel, cold gel pack · only apply the ice to the injured area · don’t put the ice all around a limb as this may restrict the blood supply · if the swelling does not go down, consult your doctor Use heat to: · help to relax stiff muscles after any inflammation has gone away · help to calm muscles that have already gone into spasm (twitching) · increase flexibility in joints So, you are more likely to want to use heat if you have mild but not severe muscle pain, soreness, stiff joints, or recurring injury that has not healed (because you are still getting pain from it).

How to use heat · don’t use heat if the area concerned is inflamed · sources of heat for applying on the body include using a hot water bottle, gel pack, hot bath, or microwaveable heat pack · be careful about how long you use heat for – 20 minutes at a time is a good rule of thumb · do not use a temperature that is going to burn you, it needs to be comfortable !

Angela Fletcher Deep Tissue Massage Therapist, BA(Hons), MSc, PGCE, Sports Massage Cert, MFHT

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CLINTON DEVON ESTATES Designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest, a Special Area of Conservation and a Special Protection Area, the East Devon Pebblebed Heaths area represents one of the most important conservation sites in Europe.

Each year in the last week in July the Pebblebed Heath Conservation Trust along with East Devon countryside team, Devon Wildlife Trust and the RSPB organise a week of events across the heaths.

Heath Week celebrates all this unique environment has to offer, with a range of activities for both locals and visitors alike, to introduce or further develop an understanding of the importance of the area.

Many of the events are free including the Heath Week Festival Day at Woodbury Castle on Sunday 24 July, 11.00-16.00. Drop in for an hour or two or bring a picnic and stay for the day. Try mountain biking or pony riding and visit the stands to make things and learn about wildlife.

Throughout the week there are wildlife and recreational activities across different locations, with something for all ages, from mountain biking and orienteering, reserve open days then evening rambles, talks and nightjar safaris.

For details of individual events look out for the Heath Week flyers and guides in local shops, schools, libraries and TICs or find Heath Week on Facebook.

For more information contact Countryside Learning Officer, Kate Ponting on 01395 446 918 kate.ponting@clintondevon.com.

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YOGA - friendly class every Wednesday evening 18.30-19.45 at Exton Village Hall, £8 drop-in or £25 for 4 classes. Suitable for beginners.

Contact Anna on 07725 366936.

HOLIDAY PET CARE University student available throughout July and August (except 9 and 10 July) to clean, feed and make a fuss of your pets.

Experience of a range of animals including horses, reptiles, chickens, cats, dogs and small mammals. £5 per day. Tel Katherine: 07786041520 (1/2) 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: 07872 065890 (7/12)

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FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER & REFLEXOLOGIST Former RGN provides routine nail and skin care (inc corns and callus) or a reflexology treatment. Nicky Mattin (MAFHP itec RF) 01395 233222/07807603690 (10/12) LITERACY TUTOR Qualified teacher and specialist in Special Needs offering 1:1 private tuition for children and adults to support learning in literacy and language skills. See www.katecoldrick.com for further information or phone Kate Coldrick BMus (Hons), BSc (Hons) Psych, PGCE on 01395 232472 (4/12) PROPERTY MAINTENANCE – James Waddell Interior & Exterior, Carpentry, Flooring, Fencing & Gates, Plumbing, Decking, Bathrooms & Kitchens, General Repairs. Free Advice & Estimates 01395 263496 (2/12) FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER Nail Cutting and Treatment of Corns, Callus and Verrucas - Home Visits. Contact Lindsey Waddell MAFHP 01395 263496. (6/12) 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) (1/12) 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 (4/12) GIVE BIRTH CALMLY - relaxed, confident and alert with KG Hypnobirthing classes. Find out more: libbyclaphamhypnotherapy.co.uk phone: 07986 157854 (11/12) BED & BREAKFAST SW Tourism 2016 Gold Award winner. Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor. 16thC Devon longhouse on working dairy farm.

Sally Glanvill, Rydon Farm 232341 www.rydonfarmwoodbury.co.uk (1/12) RUBBISH REMOVALS Domestic and Commercial. Environment Agency licensed. No job too small. Tel: 0800 335 7610 / 07979 841376. www.rubbishremovalsexeter.com (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.

(12/12) 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 (12/12) FARMHOUSE BED & BREAKFAST AND APARTMENT, twin and double rooms. CL Caravan Club site. Jenny Broom, Courtbrook Farm, Clyst St George. 01392 877710. www.courtbrook.co.uk (11/12)

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FORTHCOMING EVENTS 1&2 July 2 July 3 July 4 July 5 July 5 July 6 July 7 July 10 July 10 July 13 July 13 July 14 July 15 July 15-17 July 17 July

Woodburystock 2016 Festival, The Maltsters Arms.

Woodbury Football Club. End-of-season event.

Woodbury Open Gardens and Allotments. 14.00-17.00.

Connections Toby Lympstone meal. Meet WV car park 18.15.

Charity Coffee Morning 2nd Birthday. Church Rooms. 10.00-12.00 Opening up to God. 19.30-21.00. Church Rooms. (232318) Local History Society summer visit to Hartland Abbey.

Exton Ladies Group Garden Meeting at the home of Ann Morris Judging of W.S. Scarecrow Challenge.

Orchard work party. 14.30-16.30.

WSWI, Hearing Dogs for the Deaf. 19.30.

The Winter’s Tale. Cygnet Theatre. 19.15. Farringdon EX5 2HY Woodbury WI: How Well do you Know Devon? WVH, 19.00.

Woodbury C of E Primary School Summer Fair. 15.15-17.30.

St Swithun’s Seasons & Celebrations Flower Festival, 10.00-16.00.

Woodbury Tennis Club doubles tournament and BBQ. 10.00 onwards. (Please note change of date) 23&24 July Open Garden - The Old Vicarage, WS. 11.00-17.00.

24 July Open Garden, 5 Beeches Close, Woodbury. RNLI. 13.00-17.00.

28 July WRA Public Meeting on Community Speed Watch, Church Rooms. 19.00.

5 August A Taste of Bangladesh. 19.30. Christ Church rockeyt@hotmail.com 11 August Woodbury WI: Trip from Exeter Quay to Double Locks by boat.

13 August Annual Flower and Vegetable Show. WVH. 16 August Woodbury Twinning visit to Plymouth Firework Competition.

28&29 Aug Open Garden - The Old Vicarage, WS. 11.00-17.00.

1 Sept.

Woodbury Local History Society, Film Ware Family.

6 Sept.

Opening up to God. 19.30-21.00. Church Rooms. (232318) 8 Sept Woodbury WI: Wildlife around Woodbury & Beavers on the Otter 10 Sept.

Woodbury Twinning Archery Event.

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4 Oct. 6 Oct. 13 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 1 Nov. 10 Nov 24-26 Nov. 6 Dec. 8 Dec. 12 Jan ’17 9 Feb. 9 March 13 April

Opening up to God. 19.30-21.00. Church Rooms. (232318) FoSS Concert at St Swithun’s. 19.30.

Woodbury WI: RNLI Exmouth. WVH. 19.00.

Local History Society Exhibition. WVH. Woodbury Twinning Dad's Army evening, in Village Hall.

Opening up to God. 19.30-21.00. Church Rooms. (232318) Woodbury WI: Christmas craft – card hangers, WVH, 19.00.

Woodbury Follies.

Opening up to God. 19.30-21.00. Church Rooms. (232318) Woodbury WI: Seated one day at the Organ ……

Woodbury WI: Have Wig will Travel.

Woodbury WI: Birthday party, bring & share.

Woodbury WI: Words! Where do they come from?

Woodbury WI: Craft – Easter Eggs.

WOODBURY PARISH COUNCIL Agendas for future meeting, and minutes of meetings can be found on http://www.woodbury-pc.org.uk/

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Green Banana Drama Summer School 2016

WOODBURY SALTERTON

Monday 8th – Friday 12th August 10.00 – 13.00 at Woodbury Village Hall.

Our theme this year is ‘Super Heroes!’

Will our crazy bunch of Super Heroes in training be able to defend the world from the Evil Dr Weevil?

Great parts for girls and boys aged 5-11 years!

The course is £75 per student.

We offer a 10% discount off a second sibling. Includes drinks, biscuits and a costume for our performance on the main stage at the end of the week!

Booking essential call Marie Kelsall on 07870 296670

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Exmouth Tuesday's & Thursday's 6-7pm kids from 4yrs 7-8pm adults First 4 sessions FREE! Call Katie 07809119389

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WOODBURY GARAGE

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Mike Dickson Gardening All Jobs Considered Specialist in hedge cutting, shrub pruning and grass.

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

Tel: 07985 697205

All classes at Woodbury C of E Primary School

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