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April 1998
DIARY OF EVENTSAPRIL
THANKS: I would like to thank everyone who wished me well, and sent cards and gifts on my
40th Birthday making it more of a special day than it already was. Thank you again.
THANK YOU: To all those who sponsored me in the “Knit In” held recently in aid of The
Children’s Hospice. £40 was raised.
BEST WISHES: I have heard that Mrs Tom Loosemore and Mrs May Woollacott are to finish their
postal delivery at the end of April. May I, on behalf of the village and surrounding parish, take
this opportunity of thanking them for their caring and efficient service over many years and send best
wishes to both for the future. WELCOME: To Mr and Mrs Dodd and their three children who have come to live at “The Bowling Green”, Atherington. We hope they will be very happy.
ATHERINGTON & UMBERLEIGH WIJudith Domleo At our March meeting Mark and Nina Thomas gave us an illustrated talk about their trip to China which included the music, the food (they didn’t always know what they were eating!!), a farm visit, a walk along the Great Wall, the spectacular Terracotta Warriors and several river trips. We almost felt that we had been there ourselves. A competition for an Oriental Object was won by Di Drummond. Flower of the Month winner was Mary Wilson with a pink, flecked with red cyclamen. Refreshments were served by Pearl Arscott, Gillian Campbell and Eileen Chambers. Birthday plants were presented to Mary Burgess, Judith Domleo, Ann White and Sue Bickley. The sponsored Knit for The North Devon Hospice raised £200 - thank you to everyone who gave so generously. We entered the Scrabble competition at Georgeham. The winner from Croyde scored 1,030 from three games, the second and fourth winners were from Harracott. I don’t think we knew enough two and three letter words!! Such as LEZ, REH and QI!!. We were more successful in the Whist competition and two members will be going to the final at Broadclyst on April 4th. Four members went to the “Writers Day” at Exeter. How does one start to write a novel, adapt a book for the stage or just write a good report for the paper? Three very different writers stated their writing experiences. An interesting and informative day. Two members showed their excellent talent in the Umberleigh Pantomime - a most hilarious evening! The next meeting will be at Umberleigh Hall on April 14th when Susan Sherratt will give us a “Musical Evening”, visitors are very welcome. HIGH BICKINGTON METHODIST SERVICES in APRIL
High Bickington Pre-School Playgroup are looking for an assistant to work with the Playleader, planning and attending sessions possibly on a Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. Qualifications an advantage but not necessary although a love of children is essential. For further details please telephone Sarah. HIGH BICKINGTON UNITED METHODIST & ANGLICAN CHURCHESRev. Peter Whatton led the United Service in March at the Methodist Church. Prayers were led by Rev. Hugh Pollock. The lessons were read by Betty Harpum and Nina Thomas. The collection of £41 went to the Exmoor Calvert Trust. The April United Service will be on Palm Sunday, April 5th. A donkey will lead the procession from the Methodist Church starting at 2.30pm and progressing to the Parish Church for a service at 3.00pm led by Rev. Marilyn Tricker and Rev. Hugh Pollock. ATHERINGTON PARISH COUNCILMobile Lengthmen As from the 1st April Devon County Council are introducing “mobile lengthmen” to carry out highway cleaning works. Essentially this will be two men travelling in a pick-up with small tools on board and it will be their task to carry out routine cleaning works. The duties of the lengthmen include hand cleaning grips, ditches, easements and buddle holes as far as they are physically able. They will also attend to rodding and cleaning of small culverts, hedge trimming in order to gain access to ditches and other outlets, clearing of debris, weed clearance, cleaning road channels, drainage, etc., items which are clearly the responsibility of the Highway Authority. The county Council will be looking to the Parish Council for work to be done and this will be done on a quarterly basis, so if you have any items which need attention then these should be notified to Tony Kneil, who will then compile a list for the lengthmen on their next visit. Tin Trunk The Parish are looking to buy an old tin trunk in which to put all council minutes, accounts and other documents. If you have one tucked away that you are not using then please contact our clerk John Harrild. FROM THE ARCHIVESResearched by Richard Lethbridge January 17th 1936 The local branch of the British Legion held their annual supper on Friday in the Church Hall, which was nicely decorated with the Legion colours. A good number of members attended and, with the visitors, and Ladies’ Committee, about 60 sat down to the good things provided. The Chairman, Colonel Maxwell, welcomed those present. Colonel Berton (Bishopstawton) also addressed the members. Other speeches and toasts followed. After supper they were well entertained by Mr. Jeffery’s concert party from Barnstaple, the company joining heartily in the old familiar choruses. Mr. W.R. Pitman, the hon. secretary, was the pianist. The A.F.C. were at home on Saturday to Combe Martin, when they won the game by 4-0. The goalkeeper, K. Kent, unfortunately sustained a broken finger. The scholars and teachers of the Methodist Sunday School paid a visit to Exeter on Saturday to see “Dick Whittington and his Cat.” The performance was much enjoyed. A char-a-banc of adults also went to the pantomime from the district on Saturday. July 16th 1945 HANNAFORD, WARD & SOUTHCOMBE, Ltd, instructed by the Exor, of the late Mrs. M. A. Squire, will SELL, by Auction on the premises, on MONDAY, July 23rd, at 3 p.m. (subject to the Devon and Exeter Law Society’s Conditions and to any Special Conditions), ALL THOSE TWO FREEHOLD SLATED COTTAGES, Garden and Outbuildings, situate in Mill Road, High Bickington. The Cottage and Buildings, occupied by Mr. A. W. Squire, at £10 per annum, is being offered subject to the tenancy, and contains: 3 Bedrooms, Sitting Room, with grate; Kitchen with range; Back Kitchen and Dairy, together with a Walled Garden on the opposite side of the road. Also a Shippen, to tie 4, with cement floors and troughs; Pigs’ House and Stable. The Vacant Cottage contains 1 Bedroom, Living Room and Back Kitchen. The above will be offered in one lot; To View apply on the premises. Further particulars of the Auctioneers at Chulmleigh, or of Messrs. TUCKER & HILTON, Solicitors, 5, Cathedral Close, Exeter Immediately following the above a Sale of SURPLUS FURNITURE will take place, including 2 Iron Beds, Chest of 4 Drawers, Folding Bed, Washstand and Ware, Dressing Table, Swing Mirror, Deal Table, Coal Scuttle, Fire Irons, 2-Burner Oil Stove, Meat Safe, Small Round Table, Cupboard, Mangle, Odd China, 4 Small Chairs, Pictures, Saucepans, etc.
SPORT FOR ALLDo you, or would you like to play Tennis, Netball, Volleyball, small team Football or Cricket? Do you find it difficult to access a local all-weather court? If so, it will be to your advantage to get in touch with me. Atherington Playing Field Committee is committed to seeking Lottery funding to build a multi-games area. We need your letters of support if you wish to have this marvellous facility in the area. Please contact David Blower for an initial chat. Please don’t be put off by the answering machine. Together we can do it!
ATHERINGTON BAPTIST CHURCHIt was very encouraging to see so many friends at the Coffee Morning which was held on 25th February. A happy time of fellowship was enjoyed by all who attended. The amount raised was £100 and proceeds are being donated to the re-instatement of the Victorian lamp on the parish church wall. (Has anyone any memories of the old light being used?). We would like to thank the parish church village folk who supported us and we would be prepared to support any event that they arrange in the future. Looking forward to seeing you at again at our next Coffee Morning on 22nd April.
WELCOME TO FRIENDSFRIENDS is a voluntary organisation developed by the Torrington Care Forum, Torrington Voluntary Services and local churches. A free service for all who feel the need for a “Good Friend”. We offer an ear to listen in confidence, and someone who will spend an hour or so together in pleasant conversation. There are many in our community who find themselves alone or find it difficult to meet others. FRIENDS is committed to:
a) Being a good neighbour to those in need of friendship. How to find us:
The FRIENDS co-ordinator is based in the Torrington Volunteer Bureau Office at: Funded by: National Charities Lottery Board
HOW CAN YOU HELP? No specialist skills are required, only the ability to be a cheerful, sympathetic listener and good friend. Our task is to help meet the needs of elderly people in our community who feel they have become isolated. Training is available. If you would like to be a Voluntary Visitor please contact Linda Tucker or call in to the Torrington Volunteer Bureau.
High Bickington Methodist NewsHazel Pearce SALE SALE SALE SALE A sale of household items, bric-a-brac, toys, books etc, etc (no clothes) will be held in the Methodist Schoolroom on Friday # 15th May at 7pm. The closing meeting for the Guild winter programme was held at High Bickington, when Beaford Choir gave a concert - the same evening as line Dancing in the Schoolroom. The annual “Womens World Day of Prayer” service was held on March 6th, the speaker was Mrs Jane Lucas from Chulmleigh, tea and biscuits followed. The 5-7’s Childrens Club enjoyed a pancake evening on Shrove Tuesday they have also produced salt dough plaques for Mothering Sunday, butterfly collage cards and weather pictures which will be sent to Craig Rich at Spotlight (look out on the television for their pictures and names). Our thanks to Eileen white of Burrington who helped the 8-11’s produce lifelike animal masks, and to Jennifer Gooding who showed slides on her trip to the Niagara Falls and a spectacular hot-air balloon festival, also to Lyn Heal and Laura Clarke who led a line dancing evening. We are now fully competent to dance the “fuzzy duck”!. The children also made dried flower wall plaques.
HIGH BICKINGTON WIPeggy Stinton By kind permission of Mr and Mrs Burke we held our March meeting at their home at Libbaton. Despite the stormy weather we were a large gathering and we welcomed one visitor - Chris. Business matters were attended to and Eva congratulated the Whist Players. The President also thanked Jane for holding the Knit In - in aid of The Children’s Hospice at her house, 12 people attended and we were also joined by two ladies from the Golf club for our two hours of knitting. Eva then introduced Anne Stobart who was our Guest Speaker for the evening. Anne is a Consultant Medical Herbalist and is a member of The National Institute of Herbalists. She explained that to qualify for membership she had to study for four years and pass the examinations. Anne chooses to work alongside doctors and so works in conjunction with a doctors’ surgery in Taunton. She lives in Crediton and has 120 herbs in her garden from which she makes her own tinctures, ointments and cough syrups - several of which were available to members to sample, having first confirmed with Anne which one would be most beneficial to themselves. Slides were shown and we were able to see the herbs growing in her garden - many of which we found out were also in our gardens. Sage is one which was highly reputed in the Middle Ages, and this is still in use today. The Greater Celandine was used for warts and verrucas and Feverfew was useful for migraine. Growing Vinca Major in your garden and you will be sure to prosper! We must not forget Rosemary. Rosemary was often given, years ago, as a New Year’s gift and it was said that where Rosemary flourishes in the garden the woman rules! Watch out Derek! Anne recalled a story of an old man aged 116 years and when asked what he attributed his great life to, replied that he had breakfasted on Lemon Balm every day. Many more herbs were spoken about too numerous to mention but everyone agreed it had been a most interesting and enjoyable talk. A vote of thanks was given. Refreshments were taken and the Raffle was drawn - Peggy Stinton was the lucky winner. Rosemary Munson won the Competition and Jean Checksfield and Joyce Underhill were second and third. Flower of the Month was won by Peggy with her Camelia. The next meeting is on April 1st in the Church Hall. Do try and come.
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