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SPONSORED THIS MONTH BY THE PLAYING FIELDS ASSOCIATION
“THE MORCHARD MESSENGER”
THE INDEPENDENT VILLAGE NEWSLETTER
www.morchardnet.org.uk
No. 265 July 2017
Vintage Rally and Family Fun Day Saturday 5th August 2017 gates open at 12 noon
It’s that time of year again, when the MBPFA committee are busy trying to organise a great day for you all to enjoy, along with raising money for the upkeep of its grounds and buildings. Every year we ask all the village organisations to help out in any way that they can and you never disappoint us. We have had several open meetings during the year which have been well attended and a big thank you to all for that. The entrance this year will cost 50p per child and £2 per adult. Frank Yendell will be starting the proceeding by officially opening the rally and fun day at 12 noon. We will have the usual face painting, a petting zoo, races (run by the PTA and pre‐school) and a Lego model competition for the children. Hatherleigh Silver band will be in attendance, as will Banjo Brian with his unique act which is very popular. Simon Hall will be bringing his mobile forge and he will be demonstrating his work throughout the afternoon, this should prove to be very interesting. We have the Fire Service attending which we hope will be demonstrating aspects of their emergency work which they carry out on a regular basis, e.g. car accident rescue/how to find way out of a smoke filled room. Devon Constabulary will also be in attendance showing aspects of their work. Both the previous items are subject to them not being called out on emergency work. Mr Moule is back again this year with his very popular ferret racing, so if you like a flutter, make sure you place your bets. Gillian is running the Balloon Race, how far will yours go? We are very pleased that the chapel volunteers are running the BBQ, Val will be serving up salads from the club house, the WI Maids will be serving cream teas from the pavilion and Marcia will be selling ice creams, so all your hunger needs should be covered, also the Bowling club will be running a bottle stall, St Mary’s Church will have their usual book stall and the original WI Ladies will be running a car boot on our behalf. The Sports Club licensed bar will be open throughout the afternoon for all to use, Dawn and Martin will be serving behind the bar and I am sure they will make you all most welcome, so please look around this facility and see what is available to hire for your party needs etc. We will also have the usual car boot sale which seems to go from strength to strength each year, plus the charity, trade and craft stalls, everyone likes to look around these to find their bargains for the day. Annie has been working hard contacting all the vintage vehicle owners, getting them booked in for all to see on the day. I’m sure there will be an assortment of cars, tractors, motorbikes and stationary engines, just right for the men to look around, while the rest of the family are hopefully spending their money on the stalls etc. Please be respectful to the exhibits, a lot of work has gone into making the wonderful machines that you see on show. This year for the first time we have Exeter Model Boat Club exhibiting their models in one of the marquees, this should be very interesting, so make sure you have a good look round. This is why we are holding the Lego competition, members of the Model Boat Club will be judging all entries and prizes will be given (please see separate posters etc. for full information). We have our GRAND PRIZE DRAW tickets on sale at the London Inn and from all PF committee members. The tickets are £1 each or £5 per book of 5, what a bargain!!! First prize is £100 CASH, second prize is a meal for four at the London Inn and hopefully many more prizes will be available by the time fair day arrives. If you feel able to donate a draw prize, please let Angie know beforehand, so that she knows what prizes she has before fair day begins, as it makes it so much easier to organise. A great deal of work goes into making this a day for all the family, so please support us on the day. This is our main fund raiser of the year and we use this money to maintain, insure and run the different aspects of the Playing Fields and its buildings. For more info on any aspect of the above please phone 01363 877527, or email [email protected] or call /write to Angie Brimilcombe (Hon Sec MBPFA) 22 Greenaway, Morchard Bishop EX17 6PA.
Hope to see you all at the vintage rally and family fun day and we hope you have fun.
WE ARE STILL DESPERATELY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP ON THE DAY Continued on next page
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FOR SALE
2 x 2 Seater Sofas: £50 ono Terracota in colour To be collected 1 x 5ft Fridge in white: £15 ono Could deliver 1 x Computer/Study desk £10 ono With chair. Could deliver
ALL PROCEEDS HOSPICE CARE
Contact Details: 9, Greenaway, Morchard Bishop Tel: 07860800699
Your French restaurant in the
heart of Mid Devon
Receive a free glass of bubbly when you book a table with us
during July.
www.lapetiteboucheebrasserie.co.uk
The Square, Witheridge, EX16 8AE
01884 860654
FOR SALE
THE CHURCH ROOM, CHURCH STREET MORCHARD BISHOP
EX17 6PJ Following legal advice from the Diocese of Exeter and the Charity Commission surveyor, the Parochial Church Council is now able to offer for sale by informal tender:
The Church Room
We are inviting bids in a sealed envelope by 31st July 2017.
For more information on the bidding process and for viewing please contact :‐ Rev. L Starrs 01363 877221 or Robert Vere 01363 877471 or
Martyn Partridge 01363 877304
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WE ARE STILL DESPERATELY LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP ON THE DAY If you are able to help, in any way whatsoever, even if only for an hour, please contact Angie to let her know what you are willing to do. Any help given would be most appreciated by us all. We do have our LAST MEETING at the LONDON INN on MONDAY 10th JULY at 7.30pm; this is open to EVERYONE, please come along to support us. As this goes off to the Messenger, I am still awaiting for confirmation of some items, please look in next month’s Morchard Messenger for an update.
This year is the 50th Anniversary of the MBPFA We opened the first building on this site in 1967, 10 years after we first obtained the land. The land is now in trust with the Charity Commission, so that it is used by and for, the parishioners of Morchard Bishop. This is an asset for all to use so please make the most of it.
Angie Brimilcombe (Hon. Sec. MBPFA)
LIFELINE ALARM SERVICE Lifeline alarm service ‐ help available at the press of a button. Our Lifeline alarm service is available to give peace of mind to people who feel at risk in their own home and is available to any Mid Devon resident of any age. It removes the worry of getting help or assistance and is monitored by specially trained operators who will never leave a call unanswered. Other benefits: • Access to help and support 24 hours a
day, 365 days a year • Independence • Peace of mind
• A no hassle repair service • No assessment process or waiting list • Useful security aid
We also offer additional bespoke packages to assist lifeline users with other needs: • Key safes • Big button phones • Bogus caller buttons • Fall detectors • Flood detectors
• Fashion Watch • Mobile alarm • Safe socket • Smoke detector • Temperature detector • Wireless Carbon Monoxide
If you would like to find out more about how it works, the costs or to arrange a free demonstration, please contact our lifeline alarm service on 01884 234383 or email [email protected]
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VILLAGE NOTICES EMMANUEL METHODIST CHURCH
Services in July
July 2nd 11.00 Family Service – Zoe Lane
18.30 The Gathering Youth Service
July 9th 11.00 J Richardson – “It’s a boy”
18.00 Café Church & DVD
July 16th 11.00 C Spracklen – “Miracle in the Desert”
18.00 C Spracklen
July 23rd 11.00 Rev J Wiltshire
18.00 Cafe Church & Bible Study.
July 30th 11.00 Rev J Wiltshire
18.30 Joint service at Hele Lane, Black Dog
ST. MARY’S CHURCH Services in July
July 2nd 10.30 Morning Prayer, Worship Group
July 9th 10.45 CW Eucharist, Rev L Starrs
July 16th 10.30 Morning Prayer, Worship Group
July 23rd 10.30 Family Service, Mr R Vere
July 26th
(Wed)
10.30 BCP Communion, Rev L Starrs
July 30th 10.30 Joint BCP, at Clannaborough
JULY 2017 DIARY DATES
Sat 1 14.30 Gardening Club Meet 13.45 Old PO for lifts Visit Kia‐Ora Gardens Sun 2 14.00 Emmanuel Church Playing Fields Family Fun in the Park
Sun 2 14.00 Emmanuel Church Meet Playing Field Village Footpath Walk
Mon 3 14.30 Open Door Emmanuel Church LR “Humour in the Bible”, Diana Farrant Mon 3 19.30 Parish Council Memorial Hall Parish Council Meeting
Tues 4/11/18/25 10.00 Emmanuel Church Emmanuel Church LR Coffee Mornings
Tues 4 10.00 Pre‐School MB Primary School Open Day, Drop in until 15.00 Tues 4/11/18/25 12.15 Post Office London Inn Car Park Mobile Post Office until 14.15 Wed 5 10.30 Coffee Morning London Inn Coffee, Cake and Chat Wed 5 19.30 Gardening Club Memorial Hall “Pests, Diseases & Weeds – Their Life Cycle”,
Julie Steed Wed 5/12/19 17.30 Brownies Memorial Hall Girls aged 7 – 10 Thur 6 10.00 Can’t Sew Won’t Sew Emmanuel Church LR Drop in until 15.00
Fri 7 19.30 Memorial Hall Memorial Hall Quiz and Curry Night
Sat 8 09.30 Memorial Hall Memorial Hall Table Top Sale & Local Producers Market
Mon 10 18.30 P3 London Inn P3 Meeting
Mon 10 19.30 MBPF London Inn Open Fair Day Meeting
Wed 12 14.30 W.I. London Inn Skittle Hall “Haldon Belvedere Tower”, Sue Knox
Fri 14 19.30 The Edge Youth Club Emmanuel Church After SPREE Party, Years 7 – 11 Sat 15 14.00 Emmanuel Church Emmanuel Church Vintage Tea Party Mon 17 15.30 Morchard Maids Meet at London Inn Paddling your Canoe, Exeter Quay, 16.30 Wed 19 12.30 Over 60’s Lunch Club London Inn Lunch and get together
Wed 26 10.00 Summer Holiday Toddlers Emmanuel Church UR Toddlers & Siblings Group Fri 28 11.25 Devon Library Service Greenaway Mobile Library visit until 12.05
PLEASE NOTE: The diary of events in the parish is maintained by Helena Sykes, 16, Old Rectory Gardens, Tel 01363 877434, email [email protected] who will record events up to six months in advance.
MORCHARD BISHOP MEMORIAL HALL
Table Top Sale and Coffee Morning Saturday 8th July
09.30 am – 11.30 am NOTE: Revised times – By Popular Demand!
To book a table ring Sonia on 877349
For Memorial Hall Bookings Please contact Jo Eames preferably by E MAIL at [email protected] (or 01363 877407)
OPEN DOOR Monday 3rd July at 2.30pm
Emmanuel Chapel, Lower Room
Diana Farrant – “Humour in the Bible”
Hall Coffee Mornings Revised Times …. 09.30 am – 11.30 am
Saturday 8th Hall Committee
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Fursdon House, Cadbury, Devon, EX5 5JS
Come and visit one of Devon’s oldest family homes. Stroll in grounds and lovely walled garden. Delicious home baking in
the Coach Hall Tea Room.
Gardens and Tea Room open B Hol Mons and Weds & Thurs from
Easter Mon to end September 2‐5pm. House tours in July and August
Annual Garden Season tickets for just £6
Special Open Sundays in Aug celebrating the
countryside NGS weekends in June and
September
See www.fursdon.co.uk for more information or call 01392 860860
See also for details of our lovely holiday accommodation.
Toddler Group Morchard Bishop Memorial Hall
Every term‐time Wednesday 9.30 –12.00 For ages newborn to 4
• Staff supervised • All‐ages toys • Arts and crafts • Healthy snack‐time • Sing‐songs
and.... Chat, tea and a warm welcome for
grown‐ups
Please bring fruit for snack time!
www.morchardbishop.devon.sch.uk
Call 01363 877328 for more information
DEVON & CORNWALL ALERT
Fraudsters have been advertising vehicles and machinery for sale on various selling platforms online. The victims, after communicating via email with the fraudster, will receive a bogus email which purports to be from an established escrow provider (a third party who will keep the payment until the buying and selling parties are both happy with the deal).
These emails are designed to persuade victims to pay upfront, via bank transfer, before visiting the seller to collect the goods. The emails also claim that the buyer (victim) has a cooling off period to reclaim the payment if they change their mind. This gives victims the false sense of security that their money is being looked after by this trustworthy third party when, in fact, It is not and the money has gone straight to the fraudster. • When making a large purchase such as a new car or machinery, always meet the
seller face to face first and ask to see the goods before transferring any money. • If you receive a suspicious email asking for payment, check for spelling, grammar, or
any other errors, and check who sent the email. If in doubt, check feedback online by searching the associated phone numbers or email addresses of the seller.
• Contact the third party the fraudsters are purporting to be using to make the transaction. They should be able to confirm whether the email you have received is legitimate or not.
False adverts often offer vehicles or machinery for sale well below market value to entice potential victims; always be cautious. If it looks too good to be true then it probably is.
Please be vigilant and secure your belongs as local police received information on 05/06/17 that two males in a white Citroen van (WM07 JHL) have been found looking around outbuildings in the Smallbrook area, Newton St Cyres. These males stated they are looking for old batteries and scrap. When asked to leave they became verbally aggressive.
MORCHARD BISHOP GARDENING CLUB On Wednesday 7th June members of the Gardening Club met at Bow Garden and Aquatic Centre for what proved to be a very interesting evening. Refreshments were available in the restaurant and while we enjoyed these we were given a very informative and interesting talk by Rachel on all things we needed to know about ponds and fish in our gardens. There were many questions which she was able to answer for us and we came away having all learned a great deal.
We then spent time walking around the garden centre at our leisure with many taking advantage of the generous discount made available to us.
A good evening was had by all. Christine Davies
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MORCHARD BISHOP GOLF OPEN
Having to cancel last year’s event due to lack of numbers, hopefully cruises etc. can be
rearranged to enable enough participants to run the event this year!
This will take place at
Waterbridge Golf Club on Saturday 9th September 2017
The competition will be the 9 hole Stableford event with full handicap
There will be a finger buffet to follow in the clubhouse and non‐playing partners are
welcome to attend
Whatever standard you play please come and enjoy a pleasant afternoon.
If you wish to attend please contact Roger Hodge at Trelawney Tel 877654 [preferably after 6.00pm] or [email protected]
MORCHARD BISHOP CE PRIMARY SCHOOL Osmington Bay 2017
Forty seven Key Stage two children from Morchard Bishop CE Primary School went on a weekend residential to Osmington Bay, Weymouth, Dorset. This was an action packed weekend as it included a range of outdoor pursuits. The children arrived on Friday night and after a filling tea they took part in Wacky Races or team games. On Saturday morning the weekend really got underway, after a cooked breakfast the children boarded a bus to the National Sailing Centre at Weymouth to take part in raft building. It was a great experience for the children to visit an Olympic venue from 2012. Once their rafts were completed, they were able to sail them at the centre. All the rafts floated and the children had great fun.
During the afternoon the children played aero ball and went mountain biking before finishing the day with an orienteering course. Sunday comprised abseiling, climbing, street surfing and quad biking. The quad bikes were particularly popular with the group. On Monday the children took part in problem solving and archery before a group of very tired children returned home. The weekend was very successful in many ways, a number of children overcame fears and grew in confidence, they developed team work and became more organised. It was also great to see older children helping younger class mates. The children were complimented on their behaviour many times by the staff of Osmington Bay.
Chris Sargeant H d
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Crediton & District
MONTHLY MEETING 19TH JULY 2017 BONIFACE CENTRE 10AM – 12PM
Keith Davies on Protecting our Coasts
Become a member and join one or more of our interest groups such as walking, pub lunches, French, board‐games,
philosophy, science, grandparents and many more
Includes tea & coffee ‐ £1.50
Nicky’s Nails Bio Sculpture Technician A leading nail care system in Gel Nails ‐ a nail treatment applied as a coating to your nails to strengthen and condition them with no damage. Extensions, Tips, Overlays Over 150 colours
Call Nicky on: 01363 877287 or 07775 813681 [email protected]
Morchard Bishop, Crediton
We are a friendly mixed practice with dedicated Small Animal, Farm & Equine Teams Offering a professional and highly skilled service
from our locations in Crediton, Tedburn & Wolfgar Farm 01363 772860
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OVER 60’s LUNCHEON CLUB AND GET TOGETHER
The next Luncheon Club and Get Together at the London Inn is Wednesday 19th July at 12.30pm. The menu for this lunch will be Roast Beef with Roast Potatoes and Vegetables, followed by White Chocolate Cheesecake and tea/coffee. The cost is £7.50 inclusive.
Please fill in the slip below and return it to me by 18th July OR Phone me – 01363 877459 OR email me at [email protected] OR just pop into Harries Please let me know if you need transport
Regular members – if you are unable to attend, please let me know
Name:
Tel. No:
The next COFFEE, CAKE & CHAT is Wednesday 5th July at 10.30am
Man and a Mower Domestic Lawn Treatments
Mowing – Cutting – Mulching - Strimming - Scarifying
Aeration - Lawn Feeding – Tining
Contact Nick for a quote, using our own top quality
machinery
Tel No. 01363 877588 Mobile No. 07967 015152
Morchard Bishop Gardening Club
“Pests, Diseases & Weeds – Their Life Cycle”
Julie Steed
Wednesday 5th July 7.30 p.m.
at the Memorial Hall
N.B. Non-members welcome for a contribution of £2.
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Copy for Publication
“THE MORCHARD MESSENGER”
The deadline for articles, adverts and notices for the next issue is:
15th JULY 2017
The Editors retain the right to reject, edit, alter or correct articles which are
sent in for publication.
Copy should be sent by E‐ mail to
but hard copy may also be left at
Church Street Stores
Postal Service. This newsletter can be posted to you monthly at a cost of £8 per annum.
Please contact Keith & Christine Davies
Rixey Cottage, Broadgate Lane Morchard Bishop EX17 6PL Phone: 01363 877690
COMPUTER PROBLEMS?
Friendly, helpful support for crashes, virus, email, internet connection, networking, printers, tablets,
websites etc.
Reasonable rates for all individual users and small businesses.
Please ring Richard on
01363 85154
LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS TO FORM A WORK PARTY - IN OUR CHURCHYARD !
Following the success of our ‘Evening Work Party’ last year we are holding another on Thursday July 6th at 6.30pm.This is likely to include tasks such as strimming, tidying and edging paths, pruning ivy, weeding and more. Our Contractors ‐ Phil and Aiden, who already do a terrific job in keeping our Churchyard neat and tidy will be there to direct operations!!
We need volunteers with Wheelbarrows, Spades, Rakes, Brushes. Secateurs, Shears and any other tools you think might be handy.
In return for your hard work we will provide some refreshments afterwards.
If you think you can come along, it would be helpful if you could let me know or just turn up on the night please!!
Jennie Holloway Tel. 877600 or [email protected]
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For all your domestic, agricultural and commercial pest control needs.
From Rats and Mice to Wasps and Fleas contact me for a quick, convenient solution to pest problems.
I am fully qualified and insured. Based in Zeal Monachorum covering all of Mid Devon
and surrounding areas. www.middevonpestcontrol.co.uk 07725520466 / 01363 881473
Email: [email protected]
Viv Pulford Foot Health Practitioner
Diploma in foot health and BSc in Adult Nursing Tel No 01884 861306 Or 07827 779559
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For Treatment in the Comfort of your own Home
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Formerly an office manager, I can offer the following services: • Balancing accounts (also known as ‘double book keeping) • Processing sales invoices, receipts and payments • Completing VAT returns • Preparing invoices for the Inland Revenue • Checking company bank statements • Preparing Cash flow statements • Dealing with financial paperwork and filing • Preparing profit and loss sheets for annual accounts
Call David on 01363 877008 or 07794 362591 for a friendly chat
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Crown Lifting Crown Reduction Grounds Maintenance Grass Cutting Hedge Cutting All types of Fencing
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FLOWER FESTIVAL The Flower Festival held, on 17th and 18th June in St. Mary’s church together with sales, coffees, teas, ploughman’s lunches
and cream teas in Memorial Hall was held on a weekend of superb weather and was a huge success.
A big thank you to all who were involved in the organization and in the excellent flower displays in the church. More details and photographs next month!
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TWO MOORS ACCOUNTING
Chartered Management Accountant
Bookkeeping, accounts, tax returns and
tax advice for any size business. Advice on setting up your own bookkeeping arrangements.
Very reasonable rates. Fixed fees agreed in advance. Personal and
friendly service.
Call Stephen or Tracy to arrange a free, no obligation initial meeting at a time
and place to suit you
01363 877001
YOUR LOCAL ACCOUNTANT
Lapford Devon
EX17 6QT
Tel: 01363 83373
Our professional workmanship is available in all of the following
disciplines:
MOT class 4 & 7 (motorhomes & transits)
Servicing Diagnostics
Air Conditioning Tyres
Exhausts Batteries
We offer courtesy cars for your convenience, subject to availability.
ATA & Bosch Accredited Diagnostic
Technicians.
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PARISH NEWS
The Parish Council meeting at the beginning of June had a full agenda. The guest speaker was Alex Munro of North Leigh who explained how he had boosted his internet speed from under 2 mbps to 210 mbps. This had been done by establishing a ‘box of tricks’ and an aerial at the Memorial Hall and a receiver at North Leigh which was on a sight line to the aerial at the hall. One of the side‐benefits of this is the availability of wifi in the hall. Once the technology has been proven then it will be available to roll out to anyone within sight of the hall mast or relaying beyond that point.
Having tried to have the gullies (drains) cleared in Fore Street and East‐the‐Green it has come to light that cleaning them is now on a three year rota for ‘urban’ gullies and Morchard Bishop is scheduled for a visit and drain cleaning on Boxing Day 2017. The Clerk will be taking the matter up with the local Traffic Officer.
There were a total of eight planning applications for seven properties. One was advisory under Class Q for the conversion of an agricultural building to a dwelling at Rudge Rew. A second was for the conversion of agricultural land to a domestic garden and garage at Blendon, Rixey Lane. Two Listed Building Consents (LBC) related to 3 replacement windows at Northcott Cottage and two replacement windows and a door at Farthing Park. Another LBC related to a single storey extension at Moor Farm. There is the planned removal of a sycamore tree at 5 Wood Lane which the Parish Council felt should be left until after 1 September when the bird nesting season is officially over. The final LBC and Planning Application was for a number of changes at April Cottage, Fore Street, including re‐rendering the house, erecting a new shed and gazebo, widening the driveway and creating a parking area: this caused some debate as the “driveway” is so narrow and the PC were trying to avoid setting a precedent for driveways coming onto Fore Street lower down where the road is narrow. Eventually all applications were unanimously supported.
MDDC have reported approval for a conversion of a garage to accommodation and erection of a new garage at Westbrook, removal of a fir tree at 2 Chapel Cottages, some non‐material amendments at Bugford Water Mill and discharge of conditions at the Workshop in Rixey Lane. MDDC refused permission for the installation of dormer windows at 2 Whites Cottages.
Three invoices for over £100 were authorised for payment. One was for grass‐cutting for 6 months (£366), one was for drainage at the Play Area (£1368, funded by investing in Devon) and one for emergency repairs to the Sports and Social Club (£630, funded by the TAP Fund).
Finally, the Chairman has entered Morchard Bishop in the ‘Village of the Year’ competition on Channel 4. The lead judge is Penelope Keith, so we may see her, or more likely one of her team, in the village.
Bob Patten Parish Clerk
MORCHARD BISHOP FOOTBALL CLUB
Morchard Bishop Football Club Pre‐season training has started on Tuesday Nights 7pm
At their ground Morchard Bishop Playing Fields, Wood Lane EX17 6PE
They operate one team which currently plays in Division 4 of the Devon and Exeter Football League
Old and New players welcome for more information phone Jack 07710471975.
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Domestic & Commercial Electrician
Local, friendly and reliable. Fully qualified to 17th Edition.
Jon Bradford m: 07834 806594 t: 01363 773844
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E.H.S.C. Terrier, Lurcher and Family Dog Show
on Sunday 6th August
at Crooke Meadow, North Tawton, EX20 2BJ
Gates open 12 noon
show commencing 12.30
Stalls welcome by prior arrangement. Donation to the Ellen Tinkham School
email [email protected]
mob tel: 07888 722714
LETTERS We welcome articles and letters. However we would like to
point out that the views expressed are those of the writer and not necessarily the views of the Morchard Messenger
Whilst we may, albeit somewhat reluctantly, withhold names on request, we regret that we will NOT publish letters that have been
submitted anonymously.
Thank you from Jan HinchliffeMy Dear Friends,
My heartfelt thanks to you all for the very meaningful and beautiful words of support on your cards, letters and messages. It has meant so much to me to know that Ken was so well thought of. Sadly, towards the end of our stay in Morchard Bishop, his illness caused him to unknowingly upset one or two people, but that was not the Ken that we all knew. Recently people have become more aware of this dreadful illness but in the earlier stages it is almost impossible to recognise and therefore accept.
Thank you for your donations towards Alzheimer’s Research U.K. which will help to fund more research to help improve peoples’ lives.
Best Wishes Jan
OPEN DOOR David Bulley bravely came to be our speaker at the June meeting, despite having had a nasty operation to his hand, and he brought his wife with him as helper. Colin opened t he meeting with a prayer and David proceeded to speak on "Give us this day our daily bread" As a point of interest he had found that the word "bread" was mentioned 250 times in the Bible. From the manna sent by God in the wilderness, the feeding of the five thousand and the unleavened bread at the "Last Supper", bread featured in a daily and important way. So just as bread is a daily essential in our physical lives, so the word of Jesus is in our spiritual lives and we should think of this every time we say the Lord's Prayer. To remember this we all said the Lord's Prayer together to end the talk.
We then had a good social time together enjoying tea and biscuits provided by Margaret. Our July meeting on the 3rd of the month will be addressed by Diana searching for "Humour in the Bible"
Rosemary Taylor
Strawberry Trifle
Devonshire strawberries and cream are good in a summer trifle. For the first layer spread sponge cakes or Swiss roll with strawberry jam, amaretto biscuits, and plenty of sliced strawberries ‐ add a splash or two of sherry. Cover with a layer of vanilla custard, and top with lightly whipped double cream. Decorate the trifle with plenty of strawberries.
Paul Cleave
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FOLK TALES CORNER WOOLGATHERING
Last week I went to the John Arbon spinning mill in South Molton, as they were having an open day. John talked us through the surprisingly complex process of turning raw sheep fleece in to thread for knitting and weaving. Most of his machines are rescued or reclaimed and each one is named, which gives the mill a certain atmosphere and the feel of a working museum.
At one point in the tour John had to put a fresh set of bobbins on a machine before he could demonstrate it. Whilst talking us through the process he said “I'll just doff the thread, that is, undo it or take it off...” then he paused before musing “It's always 'doff' when you remove a thread, I don't know why.” Various suggestions were put forward without any certain knowledge and I made a mental note to look it up when I got home.
Doff is, unsurprisingly, a contraction of “do off”. In much the same way, when you get dressed, you “do on” your clothes, though we rarely use “don” for anything except hats these days. That this mostly archaic term should be preserved in the textile trade is interesting, well it is to me anyway. This is partly because so much of the terminology for storytelling comes from the textile business.
Further back in history than the invention of Mr Arbon's assorted combing, cleaning, stretching and twisting devices, back when ordinary people still manufactured their own clothes, everybody could spin wool. When work in the fields was done for the day and the evening meal had been eaten but not yet digested, everyone took out a spindle and some fleece. There they would sit, setting the spindles turning and pulling out the fleece, stretching it and letting the spindle twist the fibres together. It was common for someone to tell a tale, so common in fact that the acts of telling a story and creating thread became synonymous, and so we get both “spinning a story” and “telling a yarn”.
The action of pulling the fleece to make it ready for spinning is known as drafting, which is the same as drawing, from “to draw” which means to drag or pull. If you draft your wool a lot then you get a fine thread and a longer thread from the same amount of fleece. Making finer thread will also take more time so your story might get a bit “long and drawn out”.
Whilst all women, men and children could and did spin, it took a little more skill to operate a loom. Nevertheless, once all the threads had been set up an experienced user could still work one and entertain, so “weaving a tale of wonder” entered the language as well.
Some of the old tales were collected and have come down to us in books such as the famous Grimm's Household and Children's Stories. Our lexical connection to cloth does not end here though. Before you commit your words to a page, it pays to draw out your yarn in a “first draft”. To weave in Latin is “texere” and it is from this that we get our name not only for textiles but for the written word: text.
So what you are reading is the final draft of a yarn that has been spun and woven in to a cloth of words. Finally it is worth noting that both the textile and the story process often start in the same place, with a bit of woolgathering.
...here's to living happily ever after, until the next adventure.
The Travelling Talesman www.thetravellingtalesman.co.uk
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ORGANIST CHRISTINE TIPPER RETIRES
For about 60 years Christine Tipper has braved all kinds of weather and narrow country lanes to drive to various churches in Mid Devon to play the organ for Sunday services. Now Christine has decided that it is time for her to retire.
Christine lived at Knightstone House, Morchard Bishop until she moved to Crediton in 1985. She went to Morchard Bishop School, Chulmleigh and Edgerton Park School, Exeter. When she was 18 her uncle, Vernon Tipper, who was Head Master at Morchard Bishop School, asked her if she would like to play the organ in St. Mary’s Church, Morchard Bishop which she did, on and off for many years. When the Revd. Brian Shillingford came to Morchard, he asked her if she would play for other churches in his team ministry. For about 19 years, Christine played for the third service each month at St. Mary’s to give some relief to Morchard Bishop organist, Susan Gales.
All in all she has played the organ for 60 years in various churches which include Sandford, where she remembers how strange it was playing the organ from the balcony, Puddington, Washford Pyne, Stockleigh Pomeroy, Down St. Mary, Bow, Colebrooke, Woolfardisworthy, Knowle, Kennerleigh and The Beacon Church at New Buildings. Many church organs have their own special challenge which Christine has managed to cope with over the years. Playing the organ in a church is not without its moments of humour. On one occasion Christine thought that she heard someone gently snoring in the church only to discover that it was an owl.
As a way of saying thank you for her many years of organ playing, Morchard Bishop organist, Susan Gales and her choir members organised an afternoon tea party in the church which was a very happy occasion. Team Rector, the Revd. Lindsey Starrs, thanked Christine for her many years of loyal service and she was given a card and lovely lavender plant.
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MORCHARD BISHOP PLAYING FIELDS ASSOCIATION 50th ANNIVERSARY OF THE PLAYING FIELDS
SATURDAY 5th AUGUST 2017
LEGO MODELS Children are invited to make a LEGO MODEL OF THEIR OWN DESIGN to display in the Model Tent at the event to be held on Saturday 5th August 2017. There will be two age groups 5 ‐ 10 years and 11 ‐ 15 years.
Models should be plainly marked with the child’s name, age and contain a brief description of the model. Models will be judged and a prize awarded for the best model in each age group. Tesco Store (Crediton) have very kindly agreed to donate the prizes. Models should be taken to the Model Tent by 1.30 pm on the day of the event. Prizes will be awarded at around 3.30 pm.
NOW FOR THE ADULTS ‐ As well as the children making lego models what about adults in the Village either making a model of your own design of constructing a model using a model kit. These models can be in wood or any suitable material. A model can be anything that is a scaled down version of an original object e.g. boat, car, tank, helicopter, train or anything that would fit into the model category.
IT IS A FAMILY FUN DAY why not join the children in making a model to display in the Tent For further information ‐ or help ‐ please contact
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2017 is the 50th Anniversary of the Playing Fields For this reason, we would like to make our
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OPEN Fair Day Meeting will be on MONDAY 10th JULY 2017 7.30pm at the LONDON INN
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CANNABIS COULD BE GROWING WILD ACROSS DEVON, SAY POLICE
Police say wild crops of cannabis could be growing in fields across Devon after they found a second plantation within seven days. A week ago police found cannabis growing in a field in Tamerton, to the north of Plymouth, and have now found another east of the city in Plympton. PC Greg Rendle, neighbourhood beat manager for Plympton, revealed he and a group of Special Constables ripped up more than 20 cannabis plants growing in a field of Plympton Hill, reports Plymouth Herald. "It was quite off the beaten track, about half a mile off the main road, so it was well hidden. We had some Specials from Crownhill police station attending a rural engagement day around the Plympton area so I thought 'well, this job's rural, they can come and help me'.
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THREE, TWO, ONE… LIFT OFF, AT LIGHTHOUSE HOLIDAY CLUB!
As the sun increased in strength in mid‐Devon during the May Half term break, so did the excitement at Morchard Bishop Playing Fields. Around 80 primary school children went ‘above and beyond’ and endorsed the space themed three days; filled with fun, craft and action songs. The marquee was transformed into a decorative galaxy, with boulders, planets and astronauts. The children were welcomed each morning to explore their mission manuals, drawing pictures of what is through the ‘space‐e‐scope’! The two teams – comets and meteors‐ competed against each other, with the help of their leaders, in games such as ‘star quest’ where valuable points could be earned. Points were also given for ‘space’ mail (jokes and prayers) as well as bringing along a friend. At the end of each day, a leader from the losing team was gunged in the gunge tank‐ so the stakes were high! Neil Armlong visited the children each day, delivering a message from a space rock, which helped everyone explore the day’s memory verse from the Bible. These also appeared, in shorter versions, on the craft each day, when the children enjoyed making and decorating their own secret space wallet, flying saucer spaceship and jetpacks. It was fun to hear each jetpack exclaim ‘God is above everything and beyond our imagination‐ 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 whooosh!’ Once again, the team in the Lighthouse Café served delicious homemade cakes and welcome refreshments each day enabling coffee, cake and conversation to be shared amongst parents and friends. Many parents attended the family ‘space time’ at 3:30pm on the Friday when high tea was served to all, whilst photographs of all activities were shared. During the family space hour, both leaders and children shared some of their highlights from over the three days. We all reflected together, how God is above all things, yet still close and present. The final points were calculated, announcing the meteors the winners!
On the Thursday evening, 33 secondary school teenagers from across the area joined in the Lighthouse Youth event: an ‘Evening with The Sense and The Stance’ (a Christian street dance and band from Birmingham). The evening consisted of both song and dance performances and included lots of fun participation!
The Lighthouse Club Team, made up of volunteers from churches of different denominations around the area, would like to thank Morchard Bishop Sports and Social Club for allowing their premises to be used. Thanks go to Devon Christian Youth Camps once again for the use of their marquee and equipment and of course, to our fantastic Pulse Ministries Team ‐ it was a privilege to collaborate with you.
Look out for future Lighthouse events in the Autumn. Keep up to date via the Facebook Page, and for more information and photos visit:
www.thelighthouseclub.org.uk Thanks for reading.
Zoe Lane, Families and Community Worker at Hele Lane and Emmanuel Methodist Churches.
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MORCHARD BISHOP W.I.
Our speaker in June was Sue Ashmole on the Cadenza Alpacas. We learned so much about these adorable animals. In their South American habitat they have far more sunshine than we do , so when they are kept in the UK they have to be given extra vitamin D, otherwise they suffer from skin conditions and the alpaca version of rickets. They are a herd animal and highly sociable, and so you can never keep just one on its own as it will pine away and die. They are shorn once a year and their fleece is very soft and fine. They can have one pregnancy per year, the babies are called cria. They are pregnant for 11.5 months, but this varies slightly because they will only give birth when the conditions are perfect. i.e. not raining, and not after 4pm so that the cria will not be eaten by night hunters. They are highly intelligent and sensitive and are capable of guarding a flock of sheep. A group of them working together can kill a fox if it threatens their charges.
Cadenza Alpacas are situated in Little Torrington and Sue has gradually built up her flock to 14 animals. She welcomes groups with a minimum of 6 and serves cream teas. She has some stud males (machos) and breeding females (hembras).
The speaker in July is Sue Knox from the Devon Historic Buildings Trust on the Haldon Belvedere Tower. Our July meeting will be held in the London Inn skittle alley as the school is performing a play in the memorial hall. All welcome.
Sue Pluckwell
MORCHARD BISHOP PRE-SCHOOL
Set in the heart of the village, this Governor run early years setting offers a
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Situated in the grounds of Morchard Bishop Primary School, this purpose built
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MORCHARD MAIDS
For our May meeting, Morchard Maids had an exciting evening visit to Spotlight Studios in Plymouth! This was kindly organised by Mandy Tapp. We arrived by minibus after having had tea and cakes at the Station Cafe in Crediton, to be met by BBC South West Regional Manager, Leo Devine.
We were treated to a fantastic, behind the scenes look at all aspects of the evening broadcast and to meet the presenters ‐ Justin Leigh and Victoria Graham! They answered all our questions especially about managing the autocue and earpieces. Many of us could not resist the opportunity to sit in the "newsreaders chair" and have a photo taken! Leo also guided us round the Radio Devon, News and Weather Studios. Also one of our members who is a regular listener to Radio Devon's late night music programme, got to meet the presenter, David Sheppard, in person.
We will all watch Spotlight differently from now on!
August meeting ‐ "Make the most of your body" with Beckie Barnes will show us all how to dress to our full advantage.
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with Steph Heard
Every Thursday 4 – 5pm MORCHARD BISHOP
MEMORIAL HALL Starting 15th June
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For more details contact: Steph Heard; 07773010512
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QUIZ and CURRY NIGHT
Friday 7th July
Morchard Bishop Memorial Hall
7.30pm
Teams of up to 5 people £6 per person (please pre book, see below)
Bring your own drinks
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