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March 1999THANKS: Jim Lawson would like to thank all the kind people who sent cards and good wishes during his recent stay in hospital. Ann would also like to thank everyone for all their help during this time, it was very much appreciated. HIGH BICKINGTON PLAYING FIELD ASSOCIATION: On 15th January 1999 HBPFA became a registered charity, number 1073333.
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| March 1st | Mr & Mrs Domleo, Fisherton, Umberleigh |
| March 8th | Mrs Stella Burrows, Welcombe, High Bickington |
| March 15th | Mr & Mrs Brown, 2 Church Meadow, High Bickington |
| March 22nd | Mr & Mrs G Thomas, The Crest, High Bickington |
| March 29th | Mr & Mrs M Thomas, Wixland, Atherington |
The Lent course is organised by the united churches of High Bickington and is open to all.
ATHERINGTON MILLENIUM NEWS
A meeting was held on the16th February to work through ideas for Atherington's Millennium celebrations. A big thank you to everyone who turned up, however I do have to say the turnout was very disappointing. I know everyone wants to celebrate but these things do not happen by themselves.
We have some definite plans and dates as follows, we would also welcome further suggestions. There will be a New Year’s Party on 31st December 1999 for the Parish, due to there being a limit on numbers this will be a ticketed event, more details will follow. There will be a party for the children sometime in the Millennium year. The fete will be held on Saturday July 22nd 2000. The fireworks will be on Saturday 4th November 2000. There are also plans for a permanent memorial and also a commemorative item for every household in the Parish. We also hope to work with High Bickington to do something involving both Parishes. The next meeting if anyone would like to be involved on the committee is Tuesday 2nd March in the Tea-rooms. Further details from Lesley Beer.
DUTIES OF OFFICERS
The President will supervise
The Vice President will deputise
The Past President will sympathise
The Secretary will organise
The Treasurer will economise
The Overseas Service will fraternise
The Club Correspondent will publicise
The Executive will authorise
Unless the Club votes otherwise.
ATHERINGTON PLAYING FIELD NEWS
Just a quick update on the Multi-purpose courts - we have now had planning permission and work is under way to get all the paperwork in order for the Lottery bid.
Dates for your diary include the Fete on Saturday 24th July 1999 and the fireworks on Saturday November 6th 1999.
On a more serious note it has come to our attention that in spite of having a notice on the gate people are still taking dogs into the Playing field. This may not sound serious but on the occasion in question the dog was running loose and was allowed to mess either side of the slide, right where children would play. THERE REALLY IS NO EXCUSE FOR IRRESPONSIBLE DOG OWNERS, PLEASE DO NOT TAKE DOGS INTO THE PLAYING FIELD !!!
Thank you, Lesley Beer.
High Bickington United Anglican and Methodist Churches
The United Service on Sunday, February 14th at 6.30pm at the Methodist Church was led by Rev Derek Rowles. The collection of £75 went to Ministerios de Amor, an orphanage in Mexico City offering nobody’s children a safe place to sleep, live and grow. This home now provides 140 boys and girls, new-born to teenagers with a better life. They now have a home, a balanced diet, schooling, sports activities, moral guidance and nurturing in an attempt to heal their deep scars.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING, ST MARY’S CHURCH, HIGH BICKINGTON
The Annual General Meeting will be held in the Church Hall on Tuesday 23rd March 1999 at 7.30pm. Members of the public and especially electoral roll members are most welcome. Please come and have your say about your Church.
Roger Keen, P.C.C. Secretary
From the archives - Researched by Richard Lethbridge
November 28th 1894 - ATHERINGTON
A largely attended meeting of ratepayers was held in the National Schoolroom on Tuesday evening last to select candidates for the forthcoming Parish and District Councils. The Rev. W. W. Arthur was voted to the chair. The following were unanimously nominated: John Andrew, Geo. and Arthur and Thomas warren (farmers), Richard Handford and William Eastman (labourers). Fred Mayne (fisherman) and the Rector (W. W. Arthur). On the motion of the Rector, supported by Mr John Brownscombe, Mr John Andrew was unanimously selected as District Councillor. The meeting was of a thoroughly harmonious and good-tempered character. It was unanimously decided that this arrangement should be adhered to.
December 6th 1894
There was a good attendance, Mr John Brownscombe being elected chairman. For the seven seats on the Parish Council there were (in spite of the arrangements made at the preliminary meeting) thirteen nominations. The result of the voting was John Andrew (farmer) 43; William Eastman (labourer) 37; Rev W W Arthur (rector) 33; Frederick Mayne (shoemaker) 32; James Harding (farmer) 31; Richard Handford (platemaker) 30; and William Henry Down (farmer) 29. The other candidates were G Arthur (farmer), W H Joslin (farmer), Thomas Loosemore (smith and postmaster), Thomas Warren (farmer) and S White (labourer). A poll was demanded.
Richard writes - At the following wedding we see that Norah Maynard was playing the organ
June 8th 1933 - Wills-Seage
The wedding was solemnised at St Mary’s Church, Atherington, on Saturday of Miss Henrietta Seage, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Seage, of “Banberries,” and Mr Sidney Thomas Wills, only son of Mr and Mrs Wills of “Chantry.” The Rector (Rev H P F Scott) officiated. The service was fully choral, and Miss N Hellyer was at the organ. The hymns sung were “How welcome was the call” and “Love divine, all loves excelling.” The bride, given away by her father, was daintily attired in an ankle-length dress of delphinium blue suede georgette, trimmed with oxidised lace, with hat, shoes and stockings en suite. She carried a bouquet of Madonna lilies, irises, white heather and trailing fern. Mr J Seage (brother of the bride) acted as “best man.” A reception was held at the bride’s home, the happy couple subsequently leaving for their honeymoon in Somerset.
ST MARY’S GUILD - Rosemary Munson
We held our meeting in February and the following was discussed:
FLOWER FESTIVAL : GREAT MEN OF THE BIBLE - Date Friday 27th august - Monday 30th August
We will need lots of volunteers to go on rotas to help with the food, Guild stall and in the Church. We also need plants, crafts, cakes, jams etc. We will thank everyone in advance because we know we always get help from everyone.
COFFEE MORNING Mrs Eileen Tucker will be holding a Coffee morning on Thursday 29th April at Alwyns from 10.00 -12.00am to raise funds towards the cost of the flowers for the Festival. Please support this.
ANNUAL MEETING Our next meeting will be our Annual Meeting and will be held at Miss Eileen Thornes home, the Parsonage, High Bickington on Monday, March 8th at 2.00pm.
We would like to see more friends who would like to come and join us. We are a very friendly group. Please do not be shy.
AIR HOSTESS - Pat Trevaldwyn
In 1945 I was a young widow of 21 years old, driving an ambulance in the London blitzes. Suddenly in the midst of the work and the stress I was offered a job by British Airways. It was to be appointed the first Air Hostess they had had. There had only been Air Stewards and they had all been called up for the war.
Heathrow did not exist and I was to fly in a Dakota aircraft from Croydon and Herne near Bournemouth. A very smart uniform was made with gold wings on my jacket and cap. I rode my old bike from Chelsea, where I lived, to British Airways at Victoria. Then, alone, I would descend to the basement and take sandwiches, caramel custard (made from powdered egg) for the lunch boxes. All the VIPs were given a half-bottle of wine.
In the aircraft I sat on a rubber dinghy at the back to dispense the food boxes and coffee out of a large Thermos. The passengers were VIPs, diplomats, and my flights were to Lisbon and Shannon Airport, Southern Ireland where American travellers were on neutral territory. It was fun to be someone different and new and I shall never forget the whistles and cat-calls I received from the early morning ‘bus drivers as I cycled to work.
Ed. Thanks for this very interesting story Pat. We’ll be printing more of Pat’s stories over the coming months.
ATHERINGTON & UMBERLEIGH WI - Judith Domleo
At our February meeting, Mr Alan Eastwood, OBE, who is the Chairman of the North Devon Healthcare Trust gave us a talk on the workings of the Trust and we gave him many searching questions to answer. Although it was a snowing and frosty night, 24 brave members turned out and thankfully so did the speaker!
A competition for “Granny’s Health Remedy” was won by a new member, Joy Padworth. Flower of the Month winner was Judith Domleo with “Tête-à-Tête” daffodils. Refreshments were served by Gillian Campbell, Petra Butcher and Joy Padworth. Speaker’s hostess was Margaret Squire. Birthday flowers were presented to Beryl Troup, Rose Peters, Barbara Down and Marion Howard.
Six members had a most enjoyable day at Exeter University on a “Spanish Day.” We learnt of the history, music and painting of this vibrant country given by the senior lecturer in Spanish at the university, Mr Raymond Calcraft, who is also the director of music of the Exeter Philharmonic Choir. We saw paintings by Zurbaràn, Goya, Murillo and then concentrated on Velasquez. Raymond Calcraft helped us to see pictures with new eyes. Then we heard the exciting music of Spain - finishing with a Rodrigo concert in the Moorish gardens. We were given a completely new vision of Spain.
Ten members plus two French visitors had a “Cookery Day” at Torrington school with Penny McRoberts. All came home with mouth-watering meals and new ideas. Penny’s cookery days are always popular.
The next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 9th at 7.30pm at Umberleigh Hall. Our own member Cheryl Barrett will give a talk and demonstration on embroidery with the title “Threads of Life.” All visitors are very welcome.
St Mary’s Church, Atherington
On 6th February at the Bring and Share supper held in Atherington Church Hall, villagers, members of St Mary’s congregation and several other churches in the area said their farewell to Reverend Hugh Pollock. A collection had been made around the parish and a cheque for £244 was presented to him by churchwarden Margaret Large. A bouquet of flowers was given to him for Roz, who unfortunately couldn’t be with us. We hope she will be back home in Barnstaple soon.
A gift from the Baptist Chapel was also presented to him by Richard Beer, whose speech acknowledged how Hugh had worked to unite the various religious groups in the area.
Hugh received cards and presents from several other families in appreciation of his service.
We wish him and Roz, health and happiness in their retirement.
P.S. He will be back to help out the Team by taking a service occasionally.
There is no flower rota for March, the next time we meet for decorating the church will be for Easter Day, 4th April.
Dead End Job
A sign in a village shop window in Torcross, Devon:
“Wanted. Grave digger - good opening for old man. Apply local cemetery.”
HIGH BICKINGTON WI - Josie Maskell
Our February meeting was held at the home of our President. The business was kept short - we had a reminder for the “knit-in” for the hospice. The Spring Group meeting was mentioned, we were told there is to be a craft table there this year for members to display their work, we are hoping for a lot of entries!
The Resolution meeting is at Roundswell on 9th April and the Spring Annual Council meeting at Exeter is on 22nd April. We are having a Jumble sale on Saturday, 6th March in the Church Hall at 2.00pm - we need helpers and cakes for the cake stall please.
Eva then introduced Alison, our speaker, a graphic artist and interior designer who is also a Feng Shui consultant. She explained how Feng Shui, the study of energies in our surroundings, by the Chinese is now very popular in the west and advice is often sought when building new homes and offices. We were told, how with subtle changes in our homes, e.g. placement of mirrors to reflect light, plants to clean the air, soft lighting and pictures, all help to create a better ambiance. We should avoid sharp corners on our furniture, be careful of over use of electrically powered objects and get rid of all our clutter from lofts and under the stairs. We should do well with our Jumble Sale if we all take this to heart!
Rosemary Munson thanked Alison and said she would need to make quite a few changes in her house - I think most of us felt the same! The competition for a candle was won by Jenny Gooding. Two members tied for the flower of the month, Grate Woollacott with viburnum and Jean Checksfield with a cyclamen. Ella Gooding won the raffle.
Our next meeting will be a visit to Tesco. Anyone requiring a lift should be at the bus stop by 7pm.
ONLY A HOUSEWIFE
What do you mean - only?
As far as I’m concerned, the job of a housewife
Is an executive position.
In your home you are:-
The Director of Health, Education and Welfare,
the Secretary of Treasury,
the Head of Entertainment and Public Relations,
the Chairman of the House Rules Committee,
and you have to be married to a millionaire
to be paid what you’re worth.
High Bickington Methodist News - Hazel Pearce
During the past month the 5-7’s Childrens’ Club have made coin rubbings, flour filled balloons, snowflake paper cut-outs (to match the weather conditions) and salt dough name plaques. The 8-11’s have held a games evening, quiz night, decorating photo frames and a beetle drive. Grateful thanks to Pat, Jen, Judith, Margaret, Graham and Robert who helped in this month’s organisation.
The February guild meeting was a three week visit to China - by proxy, via slides and commentary by Mark and Nina Thomas. A most interesting evening, and an opportunity to experience a very different culture, probably the nearest the most of us will get to the great wall of China.
The March meeting - on the 2nd - will be a favourite hymn evening. Everyone is welcome, meetings begin at 7.30pm.
The family service in February was led by Heather Bolt, with the very appropriate theme of “I love you” - in over twenty languages. The Annual Women’s day of Prayer service, arranged by women for all denominations, men, women and children, will be on Friday, 5th March at 3.00pm. A short informal service followed by tea and biscuits. The speaker this year will be known to many of you as Sandra Goss, now Mrs Juniper - a trainee C of E lay reader.
Good Friday, 2nd April 4.00pm Rev Marilyn Tricker will lead a family communion, with a “Bring & Share Tea” afterwards. Everyone welcome, with or without children.
Easter Day, 4th April 6.30pm Sunrise service will take place on Codden Hill by the Caroline Thorpe memorial. A rewarding start to Easter day for all Christians. Park along the road near Downrew House.
Our thoughts are with Mrs V Parker, recovering from an operation, with Sheila Bolt now at Torrington after three weeks in Exeter hospital and Mrs F Squire at Little Silver. We miss you and pray for your care and well-being.
Coming events:
5th March, 3.00pm, Women’s World Day of Prayer, Methodist Chapel
14th March, 10.30am, United Mothering Sunday Service, Methodist Chapel
28th March, 2.30pm, Palm Sunday Procession
2nd April, 4.00pm, Good Friday Communion
4th April, 6.30am, Sunrise Service, Codden Hill