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April 2002THANKS: The family most sincerely thank everyone for their support on the passing away of "JIM". Money donated in his memory to the Children's Hospice South West amounted to £270. M. Crocker THANKS: Colin and Margaret Miller would like to thank family and friends for flowers, gifts, the many cards received, and donations given to Cancer Research UK on the occasion of our Ruby Wedding. THANKS: Stella and Ken Burrows and family would like to thank all friends and neighbours for their cards and messages of sympathy on the death of Stella's mother, Dorothy Mawable. We would also thank especially the near neighbours for their practical help at the time of the funeral. RAMBLINGS - TREASURER NEEDED After more than four years, I have decided the time has come for me to give up being Treasurer for Ramblings. I do hope somebody reading this would like to volunteer to take over. If you are interested, please contact me. Angela Norris B 3217Up the road and round the bend St Mary's Churchyard, High BickingtonA gift of a bench for the Churchyard, kindly given by two parishioners, has regrettably been broken. If anyone has any information on this incident the parochial Church Council would welcome such information. High Bickington United Anglican & Methodist ServicesA service was held on Sunday February 24th 6-30pm at the Methodist Church. Rev Mark Noakes gave the address and Carol & David Brown were the readers. The collection of £45-50 was sent to The Bible Society. High Bickington Methodist NewsHazel Pearce We thank Mrs Ruth Carvosso who very ably spoke at the Womens Day World of Prayer and who took part in this special service. Also to Heather Bolt who took our own local arrangement service in March. Hopefully the Palm Sunday parade will have taken place without any problems this year. All pets and their owners are invited to a special Pets Service on Sunday April 28th at 2.30 pm. There is a grass area for ponies or donkeys. Sorry, no lions or tigers this year! During the past month the 5-7's Children's Club have decorated biscuits and decorated hand-made boxes with shells, with a bar of soap inside, as a Mothering Sunday present. The 8-11's have iced and decorated small cakes, made imitation pewter photo frames as their Mother's day gifts, and held a games evening. Thanks to the leaders of these fun evenings. We continue to remember Doris Pidler and Betty Rouse in our prayers and hope that their health will improve. St Mary's Atherington - KneelersWe have two kneelers which need stitching. If there is anyone who would be interested in sewing them please could they contact Eve Butler or Lorna Squire. There would be no cost involved as they are both sponsored. From the archivesResearched by Richard Lethbridge
May 7th 1931 J. HANNAFORD, SON and SOUTHCOMBES. LTD., have received instructions from Mr. Wm. Pidler to Sell by Auction, at the GOLDEN LION HOTEL, HIGH BICKINGTON, on MONDAY, 18th MAY, at 2 p.m. (subject to all such Conditions as will then be read), all that excellent SMALL FARM and CORN and GRIST MILLS, known as "Pulley Mills," containing about 62½ Acres of Meadow, Pasture, Orchard and Arable Land as now occupied by the Vendor. The DWELLING HOUSE, substantially built of stone with slate roof, contains:- 4 Bedrooms, Box Room, Dining and Sitting Room, Kitchen, Larder, Dairy, Wash-House and Pump House, with never failing water supply. The well-built Corn and Grist Mills comprise 3-storey Mill House, with two pairs of stones and hoist, and there are ample Outbuildings, all slated, and the above is situate about ½-mile from High Bickington, and approached by good roads. Possession at Michaelmas next. For viewing, apply on the Premises (where plan and schedule may be seen), on Tuesdays and Thursdays, or any other day to the AUCTIONEERS, at Chulmleigh; 80, Queen Street, Exeter, and 126, East Street, South Molton: or to MESSRS. CHANNER and CHANNER, Solicitors, Hammet St., Taunton. 29th December 1932 GIFT - Mrs. Barton, of Little Silver, who paid a visit to the Day School on Wednesday of last week , gave her usual Christmas gift to all the school children, which was a voucher to the value of 6d. to each child. CHRISTMAS SERVICES - On Christmas morning a merry peal was rung on the Church bells, when the usual services were held in the Church and Chapels at High Bickington. The service at the Church was well attended. A carol service was given by the Church choir in the evening. The preacher was the Rev. C. V. Wansborough. HIGH BICKINGTON WIStella Burrows Our March meeting was a very jolly affair with an enthusiastic and amusing talk by Rosemary Wedlake on hats. Rosemary always has ample illustrations for her anecdotes (i.e. hats!) always with details of the hat's owner too! The evening was much enjoyed by members and visitors who were delighted to see Rosemary's Jubilee Crowns that she was making for Chulmleigh celebrations. The competition for the Easter Bonnet was won by Marian Halstead with a very fetching Australian bush hat decorated with Easter goodies. Marian also won flower of the month, Beryl Troup was second and Rona Wakeman, Jean Checksfield and Rosemary Munson third. The draw was won by Jackie Leyster. The next meeting will be held on 3rd April at 7.15 pm when Peter Groves and Christine Canham, magistrates from Barnstaple, will be speaking. 'FRIENDS'Pat Milton at the 'Friends' project is still looking for volunteers who would like to visit older people in the local community. Support and training are given and two training sessions for new volunteers are planned in the near future. One is 'Befriending Older People' and will be run by Age Concern on behalf of 'Friends', and the second will be about basic welfare benefits and helping older people to claim benefits. Many older people are entitled to benefits that they are not even aware of. Could you spare a couple of hours each week to befriend an older member of your community and make a real, positive difference to someone's life? Many of the people we visit are housebound and in their 80's and 90's so a regular visit can be really uplifting. Equally, Pat would like to hear from older people who may be feeling isolated and would like a volunteer befriender. At the moment she has volunteers waiting for someone to visit. Volunteers go equipped with an Information Folder, which contains a wealth of information about services and support that are available locally and nationally. Perhaps you are worrying about a problem that you cannot talk to family or friends about and you need a friendly impartial 'Friend' to help make a phone call, fill in a form or write a letter. 'Friends' service is completely confidential, please ring Pat if you think she might be able to help. The service covers Great Torrington and the surrounding 25 parishes and you can contact Pat. She is usually available on Friday mornings in the Torrington Volunteer Bureau in the Castle Hill Building between 10.00- 12.00, but if you leave a message she will ring you back. HIGH BICKINGTON PARISH COUNCILClerk: Myc Riggulsford, Dadland High Bickington Umberleigh Devon EX37 9BS Accounts Audit EXERCISE OF ELECTOR'S RIGHTS Notice is hereby given that the Accounts and related documents of High Bickington Parish Council for the 3 years ended 31 March 2001 have been called for Audit at Torrington Town Council Offices at 9.30am on Monday 8 April 2002 Local government electors may exercise their rights under Regulation 12 of the Accounts and Audit Regulations 1996 and sections 15 and 16 of the Audit Commission Act 1998 to question the auditor about or make objections to the accounts on Monday 8 April 2002 at Torrington Town Council Offices, and subsequently until such time as the auditor certifies the completion of the audit.
Myc Riggulsford, Clerk, 21 February 2002 ST. MARY'S GUILDR Munson Our Annual Meeting was held on Monday 11th March at Miss E. Thorne's home, with 14 members attending and one apology. Our Chairman reported on last year, saying it had been a quiet year, but we had done well at the Church Fete and the Christmas Fayre. We look forward to this year. She thanked our Treasurer Mrs. Sally Webb for her report. All officers were re-elected. There is no meeting in April as our OUTING is on MONDAY APRIL 8th leaving High Bickington Bus Shelter at 9.00a.m. We are going to Dorchester in Dorset. Please get in touch with Miss Thorne or Mrs. Munson to see if there are vacancies. ATHERINGTON & UMBERLEIGH WIJudith Domleo At the March meeting Sally Wilson told us of her experience as a child, having lived in Lynmouth at the time of the Aug. 16th 1952 flood. She was staying in her grandmother's house, which was washed away and the family escaped in their nightclothes. The only thing saved was her toy dog, which she brought to show us. The competition for a "Flood Photograph" was won by Judith Domleo. Flower of the Month winner was Edna Ford with a beautiful cream double camelia. Refreshment were served by Christine Clemens, Barbara Down and Mary Wilson. Speaker's hostess was Wendy Waldon. Birthday plants were presented to Mary Burgess, Joy Padworth, Judith Domleo, Ann White, June Langer, Joan Slade and Rita Rose. The Whist Semi-final was at Shirwell; Edna Ford and Jean Lynch won and progress to the Final at Willand in May. Several members met at Bartridge House for the N. Devon Hospice sponsored knit which raised £124.00. Thanks to sponsors and knitters. Four members went to Harracott W.I.'s 50th birthday party and had a wonderful evening. The hall was colourfully decorated, the food was delicious and the company excellent. A letter of congratulation from the Queen was read out, as the institute was formed on her coronation day. Tony Beard, "The Wag from Widecombe" was the entertainer. A number of our members were in the Umberleigh Pantomime "The Wolf of Warkleigh". It was very good indeed "Oh yes it was!" and revealed that our President is only sweet sixteen and never been----- ? "Oh yes she has!" Three members joined with 70 members countywide for a "Diversification Farm Visit" at Fishleigh Barton. An illustrated talk by Robert and Stephen Domleo was followed by lunch/cream tea. Those who attended found it informative and interesting. The next meeting will be on Tues. 9th April at 7.30 pm in Umberleigh Hall. The speaker will be Wendy Clarke who will give an illustrated talk on the restoration of the ship "Kathleen and May" which is at present moored by Bideford Old Bridge. VISITORS ALWAYS VERY WELCOME. Oh God, grant that we may not be like porridge, SPEED RESTRICTIONSA little word of warning Edna Ford 2002 I am Fine, Thank YouThere is nothing the matter with me
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