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February 2015
Lower Trecott Farm
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Funeral Directors
Est 1969
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The Coach House
North Street, North Tawton, EX20 2ES
Bed & Breakfast
Situated in a secluded walled garden close to town
centre opposite St Peter’s Church C13th
en-suite rooms, TV, Radio, Tea/Coffee, Parking,
Tel: 01837 89242
Email: [email protected]
Courtenay Kennels
Little Green Slade, Sampford Courtenay, Okehampton
Licensed Dog Boarding Kennels
Individual Kennels and runs, Central Heating
Walks in 5 acres of grounds
All kinds of diets catered for
Telephone or Fax 01837 82298
Mobile 07952 225048
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Local Honey for Sale
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Sampford Courtenay
Okehampton EX20 2TD
01837 880118
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in picturesque Sampford Courtenay
four acre garden with wonderful views -
- Garden Barn with en-suite, sitting room & kitchen -
Avril and Mike Flanagan - 01837 89132
See our website for full details and pictures
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[email protected]
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From The Rectory
The cold never bothered me anyway
It surely can’t have escaped your notice that over the last year
millions of little girls all over the world have been enchanted by
Disney’s animated musical film Frozen, based on Hans Christian
Andersen’s fairy tale The Snow Queen. It has been literally
everywhere, and remains so, since it was first released in
cinemas in November 2013. The highest grossing animated film
of all time, the fifth highest of any type of film ever made, two
Oscars, a hit selling record, cute dolls, pretty dresses for
dressing-up games, and the main theme at millions of
children’s birthday parties the world over. As 2014 progressed
and the film was released on DVD so-called “Frozen fever” took
hold, such that the industry surrounding the movie is
estimated by Disney to be worth nearly 2 billion dollars, and
rising. I can see why. It’s magical. “Do you want to build a
snowman?” “Let it go, let it go!” “Hi, I’m Olaf and I like warm
hugs.” What’s not to like? It's a story to melt cold hearts.
Daughters, nieces, and granddaughters love it. Most parents
can quote it and readily sing along whilst making dinner in the
kitchen as the DVD gets watched for the 47th time in the sitting
room. Even boys like it, but they won't admit it.
like ABBA, or Take That, or Strictly Come Dancing, or jelly and
ice cream. You try your hardest not to like it, but when no one
is looking, you can’t help it. I think it probably has something to
do with the heart and heartstrings. Most people can’t go too
long without allowing them to be pulled, particularly at this
cold and dark time of the year, when the world seems full of
terrible news stories. The warm fuzziness of Christmas froze
over very quickly this New Year with the horrifying events in
Paris. The heart is the main subject matter in Frozen, for it is
stories of the heart that chime most deeply within human
beings. In fact, perhaps it’s the pounding heart of life and love
that is most fundamental to human existence. A Christian
worldview would subscribe wholeheartedly to that. For the
Bible says God is love, he loves his world, and human beings
are made in his image.
The story of Frozen encapsulates the heart of the human
problem, which is the problem of the human heart. First, it’s a
story about a heart’s love misused. Elsa has this wonderful
ability to create snow and ice, celebrated and enjoyed when
she is younger, but rather than learning to control her powers
and her heart, they control her, and so she retreats to a place
Apologies, if you have not seen it. But you really should. As I
where she can be herself, where she can “let it go,” but sadly
write the first dusting of winter snow lies on the Rectory lawn, she is left defensive and deeply alone. Many will identify with
so maybe it would do you some good to acquaint yourself with her frustration of possessing great gifts but, through the
the enchanting, heart-warming tale of Queen Elsa, Princess
failings of her character, lacking the ability to use them
Anna, Kristoff, Sven and Olaf. (And no, just in case you are
effectively.
wondering, none of those names are on our short-list for baby
number 3!). Frozen is set in a mythical northern paradise on
Secondly, it’s a story about true love. It’s immediately assumed
the shores of a Norwegian fjord. Princess Elsa is heir to the
in Frozen that the act of true love to melt a frozen heart must
throne of Arendelle, but has the unwelcome ability to turn
be a kiss. (At this point in the film my son usually loses
anything to ice by a simple touch. When playing with her sister interest!). But, as Olaf the snowman explains, true love is not
Princess Anna she accidentally causes her a wound to the
superficial but sacrificial (told you it was bit cheesy!). But
head. A wound to the heart however would, we are told, be
Amen! to that. True love is not about infatuation or connection
fatal. Cue the most quotable quote for Christian preachers,
or butterflies in the stomach. True love is when someone is
“The heart is not so easily changed, but the head can be
prepared to lay down their desires, ultimately their life even,
persuaded,” says the Troll King. Wise words. As a result of the for another. That is exactly what happens in the film, and the
accident, their parents separate the sisters. In due course, Elsa echoes of the sacrifice of Christ resound as loudly as any classic
becomes Queen, but is kept in isolation. On her coronation she tale has ever told.
loses control, freezes the whole of Arendelle and runs away to
the mountain, where she builds herself a magnificent ice
Therefore, the whole film cries out that the answer to the
palace. The music and animation of this scene are astounding. frosty heart-problems of the world is love, self-sacrificial love.
Meanwhile, Anna teams up with Kristoff (the love interest),
As we shiver through winter 2015, and as we approach
Sven (reindeer and unsung hero), and Olaf (annoyingly
Valentine’s Day, Lent and Easter, don't let the cold bother you.
loveable snowman) and off they go to find Queen Elsa, melt
You could do a lot worse than watch Frozen, enjoy it’s
her cold heart, unfreeze Arendelle, and live happily ever after. saccharine wit and charm, but perhaps allow it work a little
Guess what? They do. Along the way there are brilliant songs
magic in you too. If the heart of the human problem is the
and great scenes with trolls (my favourite bit), wolves, a giant problem of the human heart, then prove the Troll King wrong
marshmallow-like snow monster, and the slippery Prince Hans and allow your heart to be changed this winter. That, after all,
of the Southern Isle. In the end, we learn that “only an act of
was precisely why Jesus laid down his life in true sacrificial love
true love can thaw a frozen heart.” Okay, it's not Top Gun or
for us.
Where Eagles Dare, but I love it!
The unavoidable success of Frozen has really struck me in
recent months. Just how is it that a rather unoriginal, totally
sugary, and at some points very cheesy musical has so
captured the hearts of people all over the world? I guess it’s
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Rev’d Nick Weldon (Vicar)
01837 880183
[email protected]
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Roundabout
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behalf of the four parish churches of North Tawton,
Sampford Courtenay, Bondleigh and Honeychurch
Opinions expressed by contributors are their own and are
not necessarily endorsed by the Vicar, by the PCC,
members of the four churches, or by the Editors.
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Remembered a century on,
casualties of the Great War.
There were no casualties from
North Tawton, Sampford Courtenay,
Bondleigh or Honeychurch in
February 1915.
The St. Peter’s Troupers
(who brought you “Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat” in 2013 and
“Oh! Adam and Eve” in 2014)
will bring you in 2015:
in July !
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- an evening including the Bondleigh Barn Band
and children from North Tawton School ,
TEA & PRAISE
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SUNDAY 15th February 2015
4pm at the Chapel
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“Nanny Knight—
—the REAL story for children of all ages”
and
in October!
A two-night performance of chorus songs
from the musicals
Joseph, Jesus Christ Superstar,
Les Misérables, Mamma Mia
There are unmistakable religious themes running
through the songs, which will be explained by a
narrator.
If you would like to join the chorus for one or both
of these productions, please come and join us in
The Mortimer Room at St Peter’s Church on
Tuesday evenings at 7.30 pm.
(Look for more details on the website:
www.e-voice.org.uk/northtawtondreamcoat)
(left) Although we are told the economic situation in our
country is improving, there are still many who struggle to
feed their families. Please can you put an item into this box
in the inner porch of St. Peter’s Church? The contents are
taken to the Okehampton Food Bank every week to help
those in need. Non-perishable items, please!! Thank-you.
The printing of the cover of this magazine
is generously sponsored by
Cover illustration by L.J.M. Lawrence FRIBA
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Nigel and Rosemary Davies
North Tawton Post Office (01837) 82241
What can we do for you?
Foreign Currency - € & $ on demand
Travel Insurance – policy issued immediately
Car Tax
Post your ebay parcels
Top Up your mobiles
Support your local Post Office
We can cash money for selected Banks:
Barclays, Co-Op, Lloyds, NatWest and HSBC
Newspapers and Magazines:
Pause for thought
The race that long in darkness pined
Have seen a glorious light;
The people dwell in day, who dwelt
In death’s surrounding night.
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Huge range of Magazines – if we haven’t got
what you are looking for in stock, we can order it!
Would you like a Newspaper delivered? –
We deliver around the town 7 days a week!
Large selection of Greetings cards
and Quality Toys and Gifts for everyone
Always assured of a warm and friendly welcome
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Snow/Salt Warden
Salt has been delivered to all the volunteer snow/salt
wardens. Volunteers are still needed to spread the
salt, should the weather turn colder, so if you are
interested in helping please contact me or text/phone
Cllr Steve Whiteley on 07400 474534
Update on North Tawton’s Neighbourhood Plan
Project
Recycling of Plastics
It’s been a little slow getting going again after Christmas
One person has indicated that they would like to be and the New Year; several of the team have been unwell
involved in the project to organise the collection of with a particularly nasty flu bug. Happily we are now up
plastics and recyclable waste that West Devon does and rolling again and looking forward to seeing the
not collect. If you are interested please contact me. successful conclusion of our project, later this year.
We have now completed the main phase of the
community engagement, although of course we are always
Memorial Park – We need your help
pleased to receive ideas and suggestions, right up to the
The Section 106 Agreement with Wainhomes will plan’s final submission date. We have also nearly
provides money for play areas and playing fields. finished our data collection exercise. This means that we
hope to be in a position towards the end of February, to
The Trustees of the Frank Henson Gibbings
Memorial Park Charity have met to discuss how this bring a draft of the Neighbourhood Plan’s aims, mission
statement and operating objectives to a meeting with
money should be spent, but we need your help.
What are your thoughts and ideas? What would you residents, to receive your comments on them. If all is well
at that stage, then March will see us begin the draft of the
like to see the money spent on? We need your
actual plan...at last.
suggestions; we need to hear from all of the
Other things that are happening with our project at the
community, from the primary school children,
moment include:
teenagers, parents, grandparents and senior
the formation of a North Tawton Townscape Group,
citizens.
to advise the Project Group (and the Council in
We may be able to get match funding, so let’s get a
the future) on issues of town design.
really good, thought-out scheme put together. Any
th
consideration
(by both the Project Group and
suggestions please contact me by the 9 March
residents)
of
several new additional sites to the
2015
Land Availability Assessment (LAA, previously
CfS) and an examination of a suggestion for a
Dog Fouling – "There's no such thing as the Dog
new, additional conservation area within the
Poo Fairy"
Parish,
the launch of our newly created Neighourhood Plan
This has become a problem again, please be a
website, facebook group and twitter account (this
responsible dog owner, and pick up after your dog
should have happened by the time you read this).
and dispose of the bag in a bin or take it home.
Forthcoming scheduled meetings
Tuesday 3rd February 2015
Tuesday 3rd March 2015
Mrs. Ros Rice
Town Clerk
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Please watch the Council notice board, website, facebook
or twitter for details and don’t hesitate to get in touch if
you have any ideas for the town or are uncertain about any
part of our project.
Pete Brickley (Dr.)
Project Leader
01837 82497
[email protected]
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impairment situated outside North Tawton Town Hall on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 10.30am to
12noon—Telephone 01392 383730
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Friends of North Tawton Surgery
The Friends of North Tawton Surgery would like to thank everyone who attended the Tinsel and Turkey
evening in December. The evening was a success and enjoyed by all who attended. If you haven’t been to
a Tinsel and Turkey evening, why not make a note of this years event and join us?
Forthcoming Events:
Sunday April 26th 3pm Afternoon Tea in the Town Hall from 3pm to 5pm
Saturday September 12th Coffee Morning and Table Top Sale 10am to 11.30am
Saturday December 12th Tinsel and Turkey 7pm
Our A.G.M will take place on Monday July 13th at 7.30pm
The Friends of the Surgery was formed twenty years ago and in that time has funded equipment for use by
the Doctors and Nurses in the Surgery and also for the District Nurses. We have provided many items and
updated equipment as and when needed. The equipment we have provided has been used by many patients
over the years. We will continue to fund raise to keep the Surgery needs up to date, and we ask for your
continued support in the future.
Jean Boardman
NORTH TAWTON ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST
As many people will be aware, North Tawton Environmental Trust, which is a registered charity, has
leased the old South West Water depot in Devonshire Gardens for many years. On this site we have
operated the Community Composting Scheme and have also erected two polytunnels which are used by
members for growing fruit and vegetables. There are also some growing spaces outside for those who need
them and the rest of the site has been managed for the benefit of wildlife. The site is regularly used and is
well supported by young families and older more experienced gardeners.
Peninsula Properties, who are part of South West Water have decided they wish to develop this site as a
small housing estate, and with this in mind are terminating our lease and have applied to West Devon
Borough Council for the site to be reallocated for housing. Trust members and many of the local residents
do not support this and have made their views known to the Council.
The Environmental Trust therefore applied to have the site listed as an Asset of Community Value. This is
not an easy process to follow but we have succeeded and West Devon Borough Council has approved our
application. This means that should Peninsula Properties wish to sell the site they have to give the
Environmental Trust the opportunity to buy it and give us six months to raise the funds to do so.
Whilst we still have along way to go, this is good news and we would like to thank everybody who
supported our application .
Steve Blood
IAN WEBBERS
"14th MARATHON RUN"
COFFEE MORNING
SATURDAY MARCH 7th
TOWN HALL
10 a.m. - 12.00
Lots of stalls, cakes, silent auction and more.
Proceeds for Hospice Care
Please support his efforts to reach £50,000
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LAKEWAY UNITED CHURCH
COFFEE MORNING
TOWN HALL
SATURDAY MARCH 14th - 10.00 - 11.30
VARIOUS STALLS
TABLE TOPS AVAILABLE - £5 per table
RING ROSE 01837 821430
PROCEEDS FOR CHURCH FUND
WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR CONTINUED
SUPPORT
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North Tawton Afternoon W.I.
WI News January 7th 2015
There was a definite chill in the air during our meeting
this afternoon – all due to our January speaker, Pam
Kemp, who had come to talk to us about Antarctica. Pam
worked for small expedition cruise ships for 30 years and
was responsible for taking passengers out in the
inflatable boats or zodiacs to go ashore onto the highest,
driest and windiest continent in the world.
Pam started her talk by describing the route you would
take – from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, then through the
Magellan Straits and across Drakes Passage, and then
onto the Antarctic Peninsula. Pam's talk was
accompanied by some magical photographs that truly
captured the raw beauty of this incredible holiday
destination and, for me, the best pictures were of the wild
life you can encounter there. Pam's tour included a trip to
Elephant Island, the desolate refuge where Shackleton
left his men for nearly five months whilst he sailed to
South Georgia in an open lifeboat to get help – and a trip
to Deception Island where you will find black sand and
see steam rising from the water due to it's volcanic
nature. Luckily for us Pam's selection of slides included
plenty of shots of penguins – from the Adelie to the
Emperor – the Gentu to the Chinstrap – and the award for
the most endearing 'hairstyle' goes to the Macaroni
penguin. It is worth 'Googling' varieties of penguins just
to have a look! Apart from these very endearing birds,
Pam told us about her encounters with other wildlife
including several varieties of seal, [watch out for the
leopard seal – not too friendly] minky and humpback
whales and the incredible wandering albatross with it's
up to 12 foot wingspan.
Pam's deep love of Antarctica was clearly demonstrated
both in words and pictures and she left us all with a much
better understanding of this remarkable place.
There is nothing better than a nice cup of tea to warm
you through when you've just returned from a trip to
Antarctica – and the piece of Christmas cake that
accompanied it was just as welcome [and you thought
that we'd all started our New Year diets!!]
Then it was on to the business bit – and just to confirm
that the New Year diet has not started, [of course I can't
speak for husband – he's still gazing longingly at the
chocolate orange and wants to know if it counts as one of
your five a day] the first topic of discussion was our
Birthday Lunch in February. Once again we are heading
off to Exeter College in anticipation of lovely food and
very good service – and today we had the onerous task of
choosing from the tasty looking menu – not a salad in
sight!
As part of the National Federation of WI's 2015
Centenary celebration we are looking at how we can
mark this milestone and suggestions so far include planting a tree and 'planting' a WI time capsule. Husband has
just raised his eyebrows which normally means that there
is a cynical comment on the way – and sure enough he's
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suggested that we put in a jar of my home made blackcurrant jam that I [accidentally] boiled for too long and
now it resembles something you could mend a pothole
with, and a copy of my 'WI ramblings' as whoever dug it
up in 100 years could probably do with a good laugh.
Moving swiftly on – a cycle ride on the Tarka trail in the
spring could be just the thing to blow away the winter
cobwebs, and there is talk of another trip to the cinema
for a private viewing of the 2nd Best Exotic Marigold
Hotel. All the regular lunch, supper, book and craft clubs
have resumed following the festive break and, for the
sporty ones among us, skittles and scrabble matches are
off the mark [yes I know dear husband – scrabble may
not look like a sport but you need to be able to spell
'bo-taoshi' correctly – that's another Google search!]
And finally – glancing through the 2015 programme – it
looks like we are due to have some really interesting
talks on topics such as 'Jane Austen' and 'Hope Bourne's
Exmoor' and there is an interestingly titled talk called
'Have Wig, Will Travel' - [your guess is as good as
mine] so a huge congratulations to Monica for putting
together our new programme [not an easy job]
I think that's probably quite enough of my 'WI ramblings'
– see you next month.
Next meeting – February 4th – speaker Noel Walters –
'Work of a Hospital Chaplain'
Sue Knott
ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
Our annual dinner this year was held at the
Lymington Arms, Wembworthy on Friday, 28th
November... with forty-one attending.
Judging by the comments it was a great night, with
vice-chairman Paddy, together with Brian our
treasurer, taking over in my absence as Ann and I
could not attend due to my operation.
Neil, our poppy coordinator and president,
presented Monica Simons with the Legion’s medal
and certificate in recognition of fifty years of poppy
collecting, very much deserved. Some years ago
Monica's mum was presented with the same for her
fifty years collecting - what an achievement.
The evening also raised £47.00. (with the auction
of the cuddly toy) going to the Exeter Leukaemia
Fund. The evening concluded with our ever popular
draw raising a total of £99.00.going to the poppy
fund.
The poppy appeal was well supported again this
year raising a sum of just over £2500.00.
The next event sometime in April will be our
Auction and Draw - further details to follow.
I would sincerely like to thank you all for the get
well cards and telephone calls I received after my
operation and I’m now hopefully on the road to
recovery.
Barry Ware
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Notes from Sampford Courtenay Parish Council
After the Christmas break in publication of “Roundabout”,
these notes cover both the November and December
meetings of SCPC. Progress has been made regarding a
number of the issues that have been on the agenda in recent
months.
The committee set up to focus on proceeding with the
extension of the war memorial in Sampford Courtenay held
its first meeting. It was agreed that architect Jeremy
Chadburn, a specialist in such projects, should be engaged
to take the work already undertaken by Councillor Coleman
through its final stages, in cooperation with WDBC
planning and conservation officers, as well as church
authorities. Applications for funding towards the work have
been made to Devon Remembers and the War Memorials
Trust.
Chairman Councillor Robert Wilson made a successful
application for funding from the Town and Parish (TAP)
Fund, receiving the sum of £500 to spend on a dishwasher
for the new kitchen at the village hall.
In recent years, SCPC has reduced its precept (i.e., the
component of Council Tax that is levied by the local parish
council). For the coming financial year, however, SCPC
voted to maintain the precept at its existing level to enable it
to fund the updating of the war memorial (over and above
the above-mentioned sums from external organisations).
SCPC also hopes to be able to offer some financial
assistance towards the building work currently being
undertaken on the village hall – which is, it was felt, an
extremely valuable local amenity. It is currently in
negotiations with Chase Milton Energy regarding possible
funding from their grant scheme related to the erection of
the wind turbine near Bondleigh, which aims to support
local projects with good ‘environmental credentials’.
SAMPFORD COURTENAY OPEN GARDENS
Sunday 28 June 2015
This is joint event with the village hall and the church.
If you would be prepared to open your garden or help with
catering or organizing, please ring
Sandra on 82090.
Sampford Courtenay Flower Club
Monday 9th February at 7.30pm
In The Church Room
Janet Dungworth
will give a
demonstration entitled
“Flowers are for the soul to enjoy”
Sampford Courtenay
Bellringers
Coffee Morning
in the Church rooms
Saturday 14th March 2015
10am till 12noon
Various stalls plus draw.
It has been noted that the beech hedge along the lower
margin of the village green and some lower limbs of nearby
trees need trimming. Councillor Morris met with Mrs.
Bevis (who regularly checks the green for SCPC) and
contractor Mr. Kingdom; remedial works are scheduled for
January.
It’s not easy to miss the fact that we have a general election
coming up in May, with the many political agendas being
presented to us by politicians of all persuasions throughout
the media. In fact, election day will also bring the
opportunity to vote at parish council level. SCPC would
like to encourage anyone who is interested in becoming a
parish councillor to do so. It offers a great way to become
involved with local issues and to try to ‘do one’s bit’ in
terms of enhancing the environment in which we all live.
You would be most welcome (as is, indeed, the case at
every meeting) if you would like to attend a meeting or two
to see the sort of topics that arise on the agenda. If you
would like to put yourself forward for election to SCPC
(deadline currently Thursday, 9 April), full details of how to
apply are available from Mrs Marion Pratt, Clerk to the
Council, at [email protected] or on 01837 82285.
(See also Page 27.)
JT
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Tickets £8.00 from The New Inn or telephone 01837 851659
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Coffee and delicious brownies are served from 09.45am with the lecture starting promptly at 10.30 am.
For a voluntary donation of £10 ( refunded if you join the Society) non members are very welcome.
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FONTS (FRIENDS OF NORTH TAWTON SCHOOL)
We are having a busy fundraising year again, our main focus
being a new heater for the school swimming pool.
The children of North Tawton are very lucky to have a pool,
not a luxury available to many rural schools. So there are no
wasted days travelling to and from Okehampton. It is also open
during the summer holidays so there is cheap, safe and fun
entertainment for them.
In the last 3 years FONTS have raised enough money for the
pool liner and pump to be replaced. It is also our responsibility
to maintain the chemicals in the water and replace floats and
toys for the children to use.
This year our aim is to update the heating system with a Heat
Exchanger Pump that uses warmth from the air. This will be a
far more economical system and should save the school a
considerable amount of money while the pool is in use.
The White Hart Pub has kindly agreed to host a quiz on
Saturday 7th March at 7.30pm. Teams to consist of 4 or 5
with an entry fee of £5.00 per team, with a prize of £50.00
for the winners! There will also be a draw.
Please come along to help raise some money for the school,
while having a fun evening in your friendly local!
OKEHAMPTON LIBRARY
February sees the launch of our new Lego
Builders club at Okehampton Library. On the
first Saturday of every month from 10:30-11:30
come along with your child and get creative, let
their imagination run wild. Masterpieces will
then be displayed in the library and photos put
onto our Facebook pages. The first meeting is
on the 7th February which is National Libraries
Day, so the perfect way to celebrate.
Whilst at the library that morning enjoy free
refreshments, and become more connected with
our digital services by providing us with your
email address to receive reminders about items
that are due for renewal and keep up to date on
plans for the library service along with events
and activities via a newsletter. Your details are
not passed on to other organisations. We will
have a member of staff on hand to assist with
our online services. These include ebooks and
audio books, accessing your borrower record,
searching and reserving from our online
catalogue, and using Ancestry, one of a range of
online reference sources to which the library
subscribes. For further details
contact
Thanks for your continued support
Jo Reynolds
FONTS
Okehampton Library
01837 52805
Castle Drogo – Inside Out
Hello everyone
Things are really starting to move up at the castle now as we continue to prepare for the start of the new season in March.
Protection work has now been removed from the Drawing Room and we are finishing off work to the Dining
Room windows so that the protection work in there can come out too. Our conservation team will them start
moving collection out of the north end of the building in to those spaces so the builders can start putting the
protection work up in the rooms along the Green Corridor. It’s like one of those puzzles where you have to
move all the pieces around but only have one empty square.
There are a few fun things coming up too. On Saturday 21 February, we will be hosting a coffee morning at
Endacott House in Chagford. Everyone is welcome so please pop in to see me and some of our brilliant volunteers. Also, on Tuesday 24 February, we will be holding our second inter-schools cross country run. Last
year, we had over 130 children take part and it really was a lot of fun. Fingers crossed for nice weather
please!
Finally, on Friday 6 and Saturday 7 February, 11am – 3pm, we will have a volunteering open day. Please pop
in for an informal chat about volunteering or just to find out more about the project.
Best wishes everyone and I hope to see you soon,
Paula
Community Engagement Officer, Castle Drogo
01647 434130, [email protected]
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Cath Pettyfer
T: 01837 89024
E: [email protected]
The snowdrops are here!
When the first snowdrops start to appear you know winter is finally coming to an end. So what better way to
celebrate the change in seasons than by visiting one of many National Gardens Schemes gardens that will
be open over the coming months. From sprawling woods to romantic cottage gardens, it’s the perfect way to
gain inspiration for your own garden or to simply while away an afternoon.
Cherubeer Gardens 2 miles east of Dolton, Devon, EX19 8PP are open on Sunday 1 st and Friday 20th
February from 2pm to 5pm with shady woodland beds containing carpets of over two hundred varieties of
snowdrops. The gardens also have many spring flowering flowers and shrubs, a National collection of Hardy
Cyclamen and many single and double forms of Hellebore. Whether you are a keen galanthophile (an
enthusiastic collector of snowdrops – Galathanus species and cultivars) or would just like to wander in a
pretty winter garden, the Cherubeers will have plenty to interest you. Plus there are delicious home-made
teas at Higher Cherubeer and snowdrop plants for sale. Combined admission to the two gardens is £4 and
children are free.
The National Gardens Scheme (NGS) raises millions of pounds for charity each year, as visitors pay a very
reasonable fee to enjoy a visit to private gardens up and down the country. Hundreds of garden owners
spend many hours preparing their gardens for the special visiting days, and all in a very good cause. Help
the Hospices and Macmillan Cancer Support are just two of the charities that have received millions of
pounds from the NGS, helping them to carry out their vital work.
To see all the gardens opening this year just visit www.ngs.org.uk.
Sampford Courtenay Village Hall
Management Committee
The building work is progressing well. We have now
received £6250 in donations from residents and altogether
we have secured around £60,000 towards the project. A
fresh analysis of costs now puts the total of the project at
£80,000.
We had a good number of quiz teams turn up to the Quiz
and Puddings on 14th November. The puddings proved to
be a very welcome break between the questions! We are
having another Quiz and Puddings evening on May 15 th.
On the 28th November we held the Beetle Drive. We
didn’t have a huge number of people, but those that were
there had a thoroughly enjoyable evening. It was great
fun!! We wish to thank Shirley McClement, who
organised it. It is hoped to hold another one.
The Coffee Morning was held on December 13th. An
eager crowd enjoyed refreshments and saw the draw take
place. The winner of the £100 was Mrs. Smith from
Okehampton.
We held our Christmas Bingo on 17th December – a
good turn out. People went home happy with their
winnings!
Jerri and Chloe Hart are returning to the hall on 21st
February 2015! An evening of Song and Laughter! (see
separate item).
Another date for your diary – the very talented husband
and wife folk duo Sean Lakeman and Kathryn Roberts
are coming to the hall in March (see below) with help from
Villages In Action.
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All money raised at these events goes towards the
refurbishment and running costs of the hall. We wish to
thank you all for your support.
Forthcoming events
(all events at the hall unless otherwise stated)
Saturday 31st January at 7.30 p.m.
Skittles
50p entry and please bring a plate of food to share and
your own drink. There will be a draw.
Monday 2nd February 7.00 pm for 7.30pm
Whist
Wednesday 18th February 7.30 for 8.00pm
Bingo
Saturday 21st February
Jerri and Chloe Hart (see separate item for details)
Thursday 5th March 7.30pm (in conjunction with Villages
In Action)
Sean Lakeman and Kathryn Roberts
Tickets £9 (phone 01837 82743/851269/82090)
Marilyn Weeks
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Community News, Articles, and Events are published (free of charge) in any edition, but must be
received by the Editors no later than the 13th of the month before publication.
In response to Martin Olsson’s article in the December/January edition we have received the following two
contributions:
It was good to read a passionate view on the proposed field of solar panels. However I felt a few things were
missing or overlooked or missed the point.
Renewable energy is vital but not at the cost of valuable farm land. Yes, we import too much food from other
countries and farmers are encouraged to intensify their farming methods and animal husbandry which does not
help the environment or support animal welfare. So the loss of another field and more in Devon is a negative
way forward. We must protect our landscape, what is left of it, and support our environment as much as
possible. We should value our farming heritage.
Developers love green field sites as they are less work, thus more profit. Look around North Tawton, it’s a
farming area, a priceless asset to the life on this small planet and to us in the UK. There are vast areas of brown
field sites around the country that can accommodate Solar panels. Google Earth North Tawton and see the roof
tops that are just a waste of excellent Solar panel sites. My house is half covered in them, is yours, Mr Olsson?
Roof tops are the way forward. How many new roofs are to be built in North Tawton in the coming year?
Governments prefer Nuclear Energy. We should not be leaving this pollution to the planet or anybody’s future
generations, but we are. Shame on Somerset and their new one.
“One modest energy project”, one more, then one more, when will it stop? We import 60% of our food; can we
keep accommodating one more lost field?
Wind turbines take up little space and for me are no worse to look at than the chimneys, telegraph poles and
aerials I see from every window. In fact I like the look of them as I walk and drive about.
Our landscape has never been “pickled in aspic” and I expect never will. We should protect the environment
that feeds and sustains us and be more imaginative with renewable energies.
Protecting a rural asset, a food supply, is not the same as keeping something in aspic.
Alan Dilly
***************************************************************
I’d like to thank Martin Ollson for being brave enough to contribute his view on the need for us all to face up to
the needs of climate change and welcome alternative sources of green energy.
As he says, we are facing a bleak future if these needs are not met.
Ishbel Askew
Sampford Courtenay
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North Tawton Community Primary School News - Autumn Term 2014
Last term was one of the most successful that I have ever known at the school. The scene was set for a great term,
when, in October we had a long-awaited visit from OFSTED. This time, the Inspector was very open, supportive and
positive from the outset and made complimentary comments about what he saw in the school data, before he set
foot in the school. The Inspection days reaffirmed his prior opinions and he graded the school as Good in all areas,
with good and outstanding teaching being observed throughout the school.
We feel that the ‘Good’ grading for all areas, accurately reflects the views of the children, parents, staff and governors
at the school and are really pleased with the positive comments made by the inspector. As a team, we have worked
hard to gain this accolade and I would like to thank everyone for their support.
This report clearly demonstrates the high level of commitment from the whole school community towards achieving
excellence.
In November we had the ‘Best Assembly Ever’ which was a result of great team work between the school and
Pre-School. Bridget Kamel, Pre-School Manager was successful in completing a competition entry form, which
resulted in us winning a ‘Best Assembly Ever’ box from Children in Need, which arrived on a Pallet, much to the
intrigue of the children. This was revealed in a SuperHero assembly and included T shirts, Superhero costumes,
badges and assembly ideas.
The Super Hero Children in Need day was featured live on BBC Radio Devon and was also included in the Okehampton
Times. Activities included; a Teacher Talent Contest, Class Songs, Amazing Children In Need prizes, Beat the Teacher
competition, a cake sale, Visiting Heroes – the Fire Brigade, Police and Nurse, plus two young Musicians and a comedy
duo. The day climaxed in a Custard Pie Challenge (a sponsored event in which the class that raised the most money
was able to “PIE” Mr D’Agorne and Bridget!). The total raised for Children-in Need was an astonishing £1,310.
In December, we ended the year with the best Nativity ever! The children re-enacted the story of the first Christmas
in modern style, with a combination of Rap and foot-tapping show tunes. This culminated in a touching stable
tableaux outside in a fairy-lit shelter, which was made more realistic and moving by the presence of real donkeys and
sheep around the manger, reminding all who attended of the special baby born in a barn.
Much hard work by the children and helpers made for a beautiful performance enjoyed by all and finished off with
mulled wine, hot chocolate and mince pies.
Finally, in the last week of term we had a fantastic Carol Singing Service in the Church and sang Carols around the
Town, which raised £170 for the Children’s Hospice.
I would like to thank everyone in the community who helped make the term the best ever.
We are looking forward to the Spring Term, in which we will be holding a variety of events including a Maths
Information Event from 2pm to 4.30pm on Tuesday 3rd February, a Reading Information Event On Wednesday 4th
March, linked to World Book Day (which is in the same week) and finally we will be raising money for children again
on Red Nose Day, which is on Friday 13th March.
Nick D’Agorne
Headteacher
The Delivery of “Roundabout” from its earliest years to the present day.
During the incumbency of the Rev’d Tony Gibson in the late 1980’s, he introduced the “Roundabout” to the four
parishes in much the same style as it is today. It was edited by the late Edna Eglington of “Lakeway, North Tawton.
My late wife, Frances, undertook delivery to Bondleigh and parts of Coldridge and Winkleigh parishes eg. All homes
east of the river from Westworthy and Skinnersland through the village to Bondleigh Bridge, also handing on copies to
Mrs. Sheila Thorn and Mrs. Tricia Peters to deliver in their areas, which they kindly still do.
Frances continued to deliver to all the homes from “Clapper Cottage” to Stabdon Farm and all the homes on that
top road to Winkleigh as far as Coulson Farm. Since my late wife’s death in 2001 I have continued to do so until last
year when Martin Olsson has kindly taken on the task.
Martin Eyke
( Martin’s recollection reminds us of the gratitude the community owes to the volunteers who continue to deliver
“Roundabout” month by month, in all weathers. Thank you to you all!
Hilary and Richard. )
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We care, watch over & protect
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MOBILE LIBRARY
Would like to thank all who came and
supported them on a rather damp
Christmas morning and are pleased to
announce they raised £200 for the
Devon Air Ambulance.
THURSDAY monthly
February 12th
BOW
CRIPPSY BRASS
Village Hall
ACTORS OF NORTH TAWTON
15:35 to 16:05
BELSTONE CORNER
A new years catalogue of past and future events
16:20 to 16:40
FRIDAY monthly
February 27th
NORTH TAWTON
The Square
Old School
13:55 to 14:15
SATURDAY monthly
February 14th
NORTH TAWTON
The Old Time Music Hall went very well and those
who came thoroughly enjoyed it. We felt that we did
not advertise it enough—so a lesson well learnt for
next time??
However the Young A.N.T.S production was a
storming success playing to packed audiences
09:45 to 11:15
BONDLEIGH
A.N.T.S
The Beeches
The Square
10:00 to 12:00
Library Membership is FREE.
Join at any age - no lower age limit (toddlers can
join!).
Non-fiction books, Large Print, Audio books and
Children’s books can be reserved FREE.
Reserve books online and collect from the
mobile library.
DVD’s available for hire from as little as £1.00 per
fortnight.
WRVS home delivery partnership service.
Okehampton & District Local History Society
Congratulations must go to a talented young cast who
preformed the musical very well The back stage,
lead by Andy Mogford , produced some great sets and
as for the flying scene, full marks to all involved
But most of all praise must go to Sarah Ruby and
Arrabella Henshaw who directed the whole thing with
style. I think we have found two future directors for
young and old A.N.T.S alike.
Well Done!
As for 2015
First on the list is a farce
RUN FOR YOUR WIFE
By Ray Conney
Directed by John Palmer
We will be Running for three nights which are
THURS 23rd FRI 24th SAT 25th of APRIL
It has an ALL STAR CAST to be revealed at a later
date. However, I have been told that any similarity to
local happenings is purely coincidental??
So book early to catch up on local gossip!!!!
Mike Thwaites (President)
WANTED
Wednesday February 11th at 7.30 pm
Ockment Community Centre,
North St.
Okehampton
Speaker: David Bubear
“Meldon Reservoir”
All welcome
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A Secretary for local Drama Group in
North Tawton
A voluntary position with approx. 6 meetings a
year mainly dealing with correspondence and
minutes of the meetings.
The Duties of Show Secretary are not included.
If interested please contact A.N.T.S Chairman
Phil Mellor on 01837 82795
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Excavations at Bondleigh
Last month’s “Roundabout” included a
brief account of the work done in the
churchyard at Bondleigh enabling
mains water and electricity to be supplied to the church.
The mechanical digger achieving the
delicate task of trenching through the
churchyard was driven by Danny
Semorad and permission for the work to
go ahead was conditional upon the
process being followed and recorded by
the watchful eye of an archaeologist.
Great care was taken to avoid known
graves, but, of course, it was possible
that very old graves without a visible
headstone might be uncovered.
These photographs (left) are reproduced
from the Archaeological Report and
show the trenches on the north side of
the church (top), on the east side
(middle) and on the west side (bottom).
The Archaeologist’s full Report is in
possession of Danny Semorad, as
Church Warden, and contains more
photographs, including some of the
finds unearthed.
Anyone who is interested in reading the
full Report is invited to contact Danny.
Art Day at Castle Drogo
with Celia Olsson
Colour with confidence - 6th February
A day of playing with watercolour - use
to create different moods in paintings
and mixing to achieve rich, exciting
colours. Suitable for beginners and
improvers.
A relaxed informal day with a mixture
of instruction, hints and tips and plenty
of time to experiment, and the
welcoming restaurant staff ply us with
delicious food. All for the price of £35
Booking essential
ring 01647 433306
or email
[email protected]
for further information
www.celiaolsssonart.co.uk
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Thank you
We would like to give our
heartfelt thanks to everyone,
for so much help and kindness
following Chris’s death. We
received so many cards,
messages and donations, which
were of so much help at this
difficult time.
Thank you to the following
who played a part in the
memorable, poignant service of
Chris:
Nick and Rita for leading the
service, bearers, the choir, the
bell ringers, flower arrangers,
Malcolm, Sarah and the many
helpers who all made it
possible for everyone to be in
church.
Many thanks to you all,
Pam Clayton and Family
Sampford Courtenay Christmas Draw Winners
Many thanks to all who purchased draw tickets. Over £700
was made to help pay for the development work in the
village hall.
The first three prize winners were:
1st prize £100 – Averil Smith,
2nd prize £75 – Lorna Weeks,
3rd prize £25 – M.G.Smale.
A big thank you, also, to the following who contributed
prizes: Sandra and Tony Harper, Catherine Morrisey,
Solland Cider Co., House of Marbles, Bill Robertson,
Graylings Fish and Chip Shop, John Horn, Dunne’s Dairy,
Malcolm Craig and Ann Palmer
RNIB Talking Books
At the Fountain Inn I would like to thank Sarah, Chris,
and Debbie and Kevin for their kind permission to have
the draw and auction for RNIB talking books and I would
like to thank Shirley, Jill, Big John and Posh Dave and all
mates and friends at the Fountain and the Duke of York,
Exeter.
We raised £154.70p
Thank you
Mervyn Stoneman
The Guides and Brownies
are putting on their production of
CINDERELLA
by Tlc during half term on
Thursday 19th and Friday 20th February at 7.30pm
Saturday 21st February at 2.30pm
in the Town Hall.
Tickets are adults £5.50 and child under 12 £3.50
and are available in
Angels Hairdressers, North Tawton,
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EXBOURNE, SAMPFORD COURTENAY
& JACOBSTOWE W.I.
The latest meeting of the above WI took place on
Thursday January 8th. The speaker was Richard
Edwards talking about “Mendelssohn and A Midsummer
Night’s Dream”. He was a very knowledgeable, witty
and enjoyable speaker about the different stages of the
music from the Overture to the Wedding March and
members were able to listen to examples of the music.
The business meeting followed with a discussion on the
Resolutions with a vote being taken and 'Failing to Care'
getting most votes.
The next Ladies Lunch is at the Fox and Hounds,
Bridestowe on January 29th and the Ladies walking
Group at Okehampton Station on January 23rd.
An invitation had been received to Broomford Manor by
Mr. and Mrs. Egan for Sunday afternoon tea and it was
decided that May 17th was a suitable date. Payment
would be by donation to Children's Hospice South West.
A First Aid course was suggested and also the provision
of a defibrillator for Exbourne. The Centenary Year was
discussed as to how members would celebrate it.
Winners of the competition for a Fairy (any medium)
were Rosie Dunn, Liz Hoyle and Margaret Cleveland.
FOM; Winners were Bonnie Stenning, Gloria
Sherbourne and Liz Hoyle.
The next meeting is on Thursday February 5th in
Exbourne village hall at 2.00 pm when the speaker will
be Ibsan Jean Paul Dai Dong who will talk about QI
GONG.
Ann Warren
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The next meeting is on
Thursday 5th February 2015
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Barton Street ,
North Tawton
Speaker Aly Wilkins (Dir. and Founder)
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4 Park Houses, North Tawton
No.519960
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Interior & Exterior Painting
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 Tiling
 Any type of DIY job undertaken
Call Tony for a FREE no obligation quote:
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Help and support for Community Groups
Such as advice on funding.
Ring Ewen Rea on 01822 841330
North Tawton Rugby Club
Mens Home Fixtures 2.30pm kick off
Feb 21st v Plympton Victoria
Ladies Home Fixture 2.00 pm kick off
Feb 1st v Cullompton
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News from Sampford Courtenay
In excess of £724 was raised at St Andrew’s Christmas
bazaar, held in the church rooms on Saturday,
December 6th. Many thanks to all those who
contributed, either on the day or by donating items for
sale.
The programme for a concert entitled ‘Towards
Eternity’, held in St Andrew’s on the evening of
Saturday, 6th December, unfortunately had to be changed
at the last minute owing to the indisposition of oboist
Emily Penn. Trumpeter John Courtie stepped in to
accompany soprano Emily Owen, with Roger
Cleverdon at the organ and piano. A Guildhall School of
Music student, Emily is no stranger to the village, having
lived here and sung in the Parish church choir from
childhood to University days and it was a great joy for the
audience to hear how her wonderful voice has matured.
Proceeds from the concert were donated to St Andrew’s
church.
Christmas was celebrated in Sampford Courtenay with a
coffee morning and grand Christmas draw in the
village hall on Saturday, December 13th. Proceeds were in
aid of the village hall refurbishment.
A candlelit carol service on December 14th at St.
Andrew’s church was followed by Carols at the Inn at the
New Inn on December 17th. The Sampford Stompers
provided the musical accompaniment for the latter and
Malcolm and Karen Whybrow provided mince pies. A
cake, made and iced by Barbara Peart, was raffled and the
proceeds from the evening were divided between the
Children’s Hospice South West and Exeter FORCE.
A Christingle service was held at St Andrew’s on Sunday,
December 21st, when 40 traditional Christingles, made of
oranges decorated with sweets, were presented to families
and children in the congregation. A collection was made
in aid of the Children’s Society.
Carol singing round the village took place on Monday,
December 22nd and £128 was raised for the Children’s
Hospice South West. The group was grateful for the
generosity of the villagers, for the sweets and sausage rolls
given out during the evening. and especially for the
mulled cider and festive food provided by Martin and
Catherine Morrissey.
St. Andrew’s church was beautifully decorated for the
candlelit midnight communion on Christmas Eve and also
for the service on Christmas Day.
On New Year’s Eve, The Square was filled with families
and friends around the blazing brazier for the traditional
ringing out of the old year, with muffled bells, and the
ringing in of the New Year with un-muffled bells. Approximately 100 people joined hands to sing Auld Lang
Syne.
Plough Sunday was celebrated at St. Andrew’s, Sampford
Courtenay on Sunday, January 11th, by villagers, the local
farming community and members of Okehampton and
Winkleigh Young Farmer’s clubs. The service included a
blessing of the plough, together with a small sack of wheat
and some local soil, taken up the aisle by YFC members,
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The choir sang ‘Jesus Christ the Apple Tree’ and the
service concluded with a procession to The Square, whilst
singing ‘We plough the fields and scatter’. Tractors from
local farms, which had assembled there, were blessed by
the Revd Nick Weldon.
Nicky Craig
St Andrew’s
ASH WEDNESDAY
February 18th
Parish Communion Service
7.30pm
Lent Holy Communion,
followed by Lent Lunch
on
Wednesday, March 4th and
Wednesday March 18th
in St Andrew's, Sampford Courtenay
at 12noon
Sampford Courtenay Parish Council.
Would you like to be a part of
Sampford Courtenay Parish Council?
National Council Elections should take place May 2015... so do you think you
could .....
 Listen to and understand the views of parishioners.
 Attend Meetings – normally just one on the 3rd Tuesday of each month.
7.30pm – 9.30pm at Sampford Courtenay Village Hall.
 Represent your parish at other local government meetings and act as an
Ambassador for Sampford Courtenay keeping everyone aware of local needs
and concerns and reporting back on District/Unitary, County and regional
changes.
 Ceremonial Duties – attend occasional civic functions eg Remembrance
Service in the square at 11am on 11th November each year.
 Extra skills – draw on your own skills and experiences to share as part of the
Council team. No individual councillor is responsible for any single decision.
This is a democracy at its best.
 Training & Support – is available for all new councillors & further training
during their term of office.
 Responsibility – all councillors are expected to abide by the Parish Councils
Code of Conduct.
If you are interested in standing for election in May please feel free to come
along to any of our regular monthly meetings or contact the Clerk on 01837
82285 or email [email protected] for further details.
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The Whiddon Mission Community
North Tawton, Bondleigh, Sampford Courtenay, Honeychurch
Chagford, Gidleigh, Throwleigh, Drewsteignton, South Tawton, Spreyton and Hittisleigh,
TEAM VICAR: North Tawton
TEAM RECTOR: Chagford
ASSISTANT MINISTER: North Tawton
CURATE: Chagford
CHURCHWARDENS
St Peter’s North Tawton
St James’ Bondleigh
St Andrew’s Sampford Courtenay
St Mary’s Honeychurch
Rev’d Nick Weldon (880183)
[email protected]
The Rectory, Essington, North Tawton. EX20 2EX
Rev’d Paul Seaton-Burn (01647 432880)
The Rectory, Chagford, TQ13 8BW
Rev’d Rita Bullworthy (89168)
[email protected]
Rev’d Dr. Harriet Every (01647 432402)
Mr Paul Andrews
(82648)
Mr Danny Semorad (82319)
Mr Malcolm Craig (880118)
Mrs J. Reddaway
(851251)
SERVICES at St Andrew’s Church
S a m p f o rd Co u r t e n ay
1st Sunday
9.30 am
Family Service
2nd Sunday
9.30 am
3rd Sunday
6.30 pm
Evensong
4th Sunday
9.30 am
Parish Communion
5th Sunday 9.30 am
Parish Communion
Parish Communion
SERVICES at St James’ Church
Bo n d l e i gh
Mrs Monica Simons (82368)
Mr Graham Stokes (82240)
Mrs Sarah Hanks (851287)
Mr Richard Weeks (851269)
SERVICES at St Peter’s Church
N o r t h Taw to n
1st Sunday
11am Morning Worship
2nd Sunday
11am Informal Communion
6.30pm Evensong (Apr - Oct)
3rd Sunday
11am All-age Worship
4th Sunday
Traditional Communion
5th Sunday
Informal Communion
Provision for children at all 11 am services
Sunday Club 1st, 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays
1st Sunday
9.30 am
Holy Communion
QUAKERS meet at Castle Ham Lodge
3rd Sunday
9.30 am
Holy Communion
Castle Road, Okehampton
Sundays at 10.30 am
All visitors welcome
SERVICE at St Mary’s Church
H o n eyc h u rc h
1st Sunday of the month at 3 pm
Evensong and Holy Communion
Lakeway United Church
North Tawton
Methodist / United Reformed
Circuit Minister
Elder & Secretary
Asst. Secretary
Rev’d Philip Wagstaff (52302)
Mrs Rose Dadds (82130)
Mrs Jean Boardman (82616)
ORTHODOX CHURCH
Devon Parish of Holy Prophet Elias
For details of services contact
Celia or Martin Olsson (82796)
North Street Chapel North Tawton
Previously Gospel Hall
Mr C. Milton (82708)
1st Sunday
11 am
6.30 pm
Family Service
Evening Service
Other Sundays
11 am
6.30 pm
Morning Service
Communion
Evening Service
10.30 am
Prayer Meeting
Sunday Morning Worship at 11 am
Sunday
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FROM THE REGISTERS
BAPTISM
Sunday 30th November
Fiann William Morse PALMER (4 months)
St Andrew’s Church
FUNERAL
Tuesday 18th November
Monday 24th November
Friday 9th January
Christopher Clayton (76)
Christopher Patrick KEENOR (43)
Heather Louise BIDDIS (63)
St Andrew's Church
St Peter's Church
Exeter Crematorium
CONFIRMATION
Wednesday 19th November
Hilary Cynthia TONGE
St James Church,
(Service at All Saints, Okehampton)
Roundabout is printed at
Easyprint,
Unit 1, Red Post Workshops, Red Post,
near Bude, EX23 9NW
Be Still
A short informal monthly service of themed prayers,
reflections & readings and creating space to dwell in the
presence of God
St Andrew’s Church, Sampford Courtenay
Thursdays at 10am
The Benefice Choir
Under the direction of
Roger Cleverdon
Available to sing at
WEDDINGS · BAPTISMS· FUNERALS
Roger Cleverdon
01837 810320
Carolyn Knapman
01837 851448
February 26th March 26th
POLICE NON EMERGENCY
PHONE NUMBER 101
NORTH TAWTON
YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE
Bookings: Steve Blood 01837 89159
NORTH TAWTON TOWN HALL
Bookings: Annette 01837 880054
Secretary: Lin 01837 880031
NORTH STREET CHAPEL
SEWING CLUB
(also knitting, crochet, cross stitch etc.)
Come and join us from 6.30 pm alternate Monday
evenings
£2 per evening, including refreshments
For further information contact
Charlotte Sampson 07849 408053 or
[email protected]
Feb 2nd, 16th
Mar 2nd, 16th, Apr 13th, 27th,
May 11th, 25th BH.
June 8th, 22nd. Returning 28th Sept
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Church Flowers & Brass
C H Jones & Son
Artist Blacksmiths & Fabricators
1 The Square, North Tawton, EX20 2EW
Tel: 01837 82237 or 07812168355
Sampford Courtenay
Feb
Nicky Craig
Mar
Shirley Reddaway
(no flowers in Lent. Feb 18th - April 3rd)
Honeychurch
Email:[email protected]
Residential, Agricultural & Industrial Work Undertaken
Wrought Ironwork, Fabrication, Welding,
Steel & Supplies
Gates, Railings, Handrails, Balconies, Rose Arches etc.
www.chjonesandson.co.uk
Angels Hair Salon
Hair in the Square · 01837 82430
Modern Unisex Hair Salon
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Modern salon with the most up to date equipment
Free to join Reward Scheme
Cosmetics for sale at below high street prices
Exclusive salon hire available for private functions
Tuesdays - Wednesdays - Thursdays - Fridays
9 am to 5.30 pm
Saturdays
9 am to 1 pm
Feb
Mar
S Gardner
L Weeks
Bondleigh
Feb 1st / 8th
Carole Rhodes
Feb 15th / 22nd
Julie Wilson
Mar 1st / 8th
Bridget Higgs
Mar 15th / 22nd / 29th Sheila Thorne
(No flowers in Lent. Feb 18th - April 3rd)
North Tawton
Flowers
Feb 1st
Frances Brookes
Feb 8th /15th
Maureen Drake
(no flowers in Lent. Feb 18th - April 3rd)
Brass
Feb
Mar
Sheri Hallam
Anthea Butler
Would anyone wishing to donate towards the
purchase of Easter lilies, perhaps in memory
of a loved one, please contact Mary Fry
01837 82640 or Barbara Peart 01837 82746
11 The Square, North Tawton EX20 2JD
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Domestic Installations
Emergency Lighting
Maintainence of
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HVAC Control Systems
Caravan Wiring
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Commercial Installations
Non- Domestic Fire Alarms
Periodic Inspection Reporting
Portable Appliance Testing
Industrial Controls Systems
Secret Lighting
Security Systems
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Telephone: 01837 82909
4 & 5 Railway Cottages
Sampford Courtenay
Okehampton
Devon EX20 2SN
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Tel: 01837 82537
Mobile: 07950 373 103
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References Provided
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Flues and Chimneys swept
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Birds nests removed
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