HoPulmnan’s iton View from ISSUE NUMBER 404 Est. April 2005 PICK UP YOUR FREE COPY Tuesday, January 1 2013 Man dies in Christmas Eve crash By Anders Larsson A 59-year-old man died when a car and a vestigated the scene and removed the HGV, which lorry collided on the A30 at Honiton on [email protected] had come off the road and was in a steeply-sloped wooded area. Christmas Eve. The spokesperson added: “Officers from the Ex- Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle eter Serious Collisions Investigation Unit have but was living with family in the local area, sus- crash at Rawridge Hill at 11.35am. launched an investigation into the collision and are A police spokesperson said: “A silver Ford Focus tained serious injuries and died at the scene. appealing for witnesses to contact them. travelling towards Honition had been in collision “The driver of the lorry, a 50-year-old man from “Anyone with information is asked to contact po- with a lorry which was heading towards Somerset. Launceston, suffered minor injuries.” lice by telephoning 101, quoting log number 247 of “The driver of the Focus, who was from London, The road was closed for 10 hours while police in- 24/12/12.” To advertise in the Pulman’s View Cadet officer rewarded contact Jemma Moore on 01297 446158 or email [email protected] for voluntary service A DEVON Army Cadet Force Sergeant Cadet Force Medal in recognition of Major Instructor from Honiton cele- her 12 years of voluntary service with brated a double achievement during a the Army Cadet Force. recent parade. To cap it off, her daughter, Staff Ser- Sergeant Major Instructor Helen geant Zoe Braunton-Turner, was pre- Turner, who belongs to the Honiton sented with her certificate for BTEC detachment of the Devon Army Level 2 Diploma in Public Services. Cadet Force, was presented with a Di- About 80 members of the Army amond Jubilee Medal at a parade held Cadet Force were presented with at Royal Marine Commando Barracks medals or certificates during the pa- at Lympstone on Saturday, December rade. 8th. Brigadier Piers Hankinson Com- The medal marks the Queen’s 60 years on the throne and is predomi- mander 43 (Wessex) Brigade pre- (cid:0) IMPRESSIVE HAUL: nantly awarded to those in the armed sented the medals accompanied by Hontion cadet officers Zoe forces, emergency services and Brigadier Simon Young CBC Honorary and Helen were rewarded prison service. Colonel of Devon ACF and Colonel during a Lympstone parade In addition, Sergeant Major Instruc- Ashley Fulford Commandant of tor Turner was also awarded the Devon ACF. Girls, have you herd about the baagains to be had at Wells ? Showroom with FREE parking at Come and see the exciting new Castle Hill, Axminster, EX13 5PY TELEPHONE: 01297 33771 ranges they have for 2013 Mon-Fri 8.30 to 5.00 Sat 8.30 - 3.00 YOUR TOWN, YOUR NEWS...YOUR VIEW - across East Devon 2 IN THIS Pulman’s View From - January 1st 2013 www.axminster-today.co.uk WEEK’S Devon, PULMAN’S Dorset & VIEW Somerset Series Sport of Newspapers 2012 success for Part of Tindle Newspapers Limited (cid:1)JACKIE GOES JURASSIC local swimmers Jackie Oates to play Jurassic Folk Pulman’s View Guest Night CHARD& District Swimming Club, which attracts incorporating many members from the East Devon area, com- Pulman’s Weekly News (cid:1) ON A MISSION peted in their final competition of 2012 last week- end at the Yeovil Christmas Open Meet held over ‘Shake a Tail Feather’ bring their Blues two days at Millfield. View from Axminster Twenty-five swimmers aged between nine and View from Honiton Brothers production to Exmouth 17 took part, notching up some great perform- ances which yielded 38 top three medal positions; View from Seaton 12 Golds, 14 Silvers and 12 Bronze. (cid:1) LISTINGS View from Colyton In addition 27 regional qualifying times and an amazing 66 County times were also achieved View from Ottery St Mary Diary Dates - Our weekly round-up over the two days between the swimmers. View from Sidmouth of events in the area The club is always looking for new members age seven and upwards; anyone interested in joining can come along for a free trial - contact us via our PAGES 21 - 23 web-site www.chardswimming.org.uk Managing Director and Editor PHILIP EVANS 01297 446155 See page 40 Deputy Editor NEW YEAR MESSAGES Quote of the week... 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Telephone 01297 446057 01297 631120 Email [email protected] [email protected] Websites axminster-today.co.uk viewfromonline.co.uk Pulman’s View reserves the right to sell or use any photographs submitted to this newspaper unless otherwise notified 3 NEWS AT A www.axminster-today.co.uk Pulman’s View From, Tuesday, January 1st 2013 GLANCE IN Pulman’s View From the editor’s chair from the EAST DEVON churches Town’s night of shame THIS WEEK IN LAST week’s column I was expressing the wish Fortunately, after early concerns for his condi- With NIGEL SPELLER that all our readers would enjoy a peaceful Christ- tion, Mr Barker has made a remarkable recovery AXMINSTER mas. and was discharged from hospital on Friday after- Well, it turned out anything but for those who noon. It could have been a very different story. NEWYear is the time when the leaders of all our went out to enjoy a quiet pre-Christmas drink in At the time of going to press, no arrests had been Churches like to offer messages for the months Multiple injuries two Axminster pubs, as reported on page one of made but police enquiries are continuing and it is ahead, and this year is no exception. our Axminster edition and on the East Devon News to be hoped that the culprits of the attack on Mr First comes the outgoing Archbishop of Canter- Digest on this page (see left). Barker, and those responsible at the Red Lion ear- in pub brawls Some people are referring it to it as “Axminster’s lier that evening, are apprehended and dealt with bury Rowan Williams who used his final sermon at night of shame” which may be a bit strong but cer- accordingly and with punishments which reflect Canterbury Cathedral to reflect on the damage to the tainly serious concern has been expressed over the brutality of the attacks. church’s credibility caused by the vote against AN AXMINSTERman was left fighting for his life the severe beating meted out to one of the unfor- The incidents are bound to lead to calls for a women bishops. after being brutally assaulted at a local pub before tunate victims in the two-pub brawls that took greater police presence in Axminster. In recent Christmas. place in the early hours of last Saturday morning. years great concerns have been expressed about Pope Benedict XVI used his Christmas message Police and ambulance personnel were called to the Axminster trader Terry Barker was left with a the policing levels in the town and the constant (on Twitter) to pray for peace in the Middle East after Red Lion in Lyme Street and Axminster Inn in Silver fracture to the skull, several broken ribs, two changing of personnel. Questions will certainly be acknowledging that religion has been misused in Street in unrelated incidents in the early hours of punctured lungs and four broken fingers. asked at the next town council meeting. history. He addressed the conflicts raging across the Saturday morning. That’s a severe and shameful assault in any lan- With the newly appointed Police and Crime Com- Holy Land, North Africa, Mali, Nigeria.. and Kenya. He A brawl at the Red Lion in Lyme Street involved guage. missioner for Devon and Cornwall, Tony Hogg, now around 30 revellers, resulting in several injuries in- Police and ambulance perseonnel were called to in place, this may be an opportune moment for an warned of the dangers when people think they have cluding a possible malicious wounding. unrelated incidents at the Red Lion Inn and the invitation to be extended to him to visit Axminster to take God’s causes into their own hands. He did not A fight broke out at Axminster Inn where local Axminster Inn, two of Axminster’s most popular and outline his plans for future policing of East deny a misuse of religion in history, but said that a trader Terry Barker suffered a fracture to the skull. public houses. Devon where, we are told, there is often only one world without God would not bring peace. An eye witness told Pulman’s Viewthat Mr Barker, It is said that up to 30 revellers were involved in policeman on duty at night to cover the whole area. 43, was held in an armlock and then repeatedly the disturbance outside the Red Lion. Philip Evans The incoming Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said at Durham, that it was easy to be de- kicked in the head by others. As well as suffering serious head injuries, Mr COLYTON SIDMOUTH spondent about the Church, when reflecting on the Barker, who runs “Shoe Mate” in Silver Street, was growing clash between secular and religious morals. left with eight broken ribs, two punctured lungs and Feoffees appoint Swimmers brave The true Christmas story which has at its heart the several broken fingers. He was rushed to Musgrove triumph of love over hopefulness and weakness Park Hospital in Taunton where he was released after treatment. first woman Boxing Day dip over strength, justify the Church’s struggles for But the severity of his injuries did not become ap- “good news” in our poor world. parent until he returned home to Axminster where The year ahead is likely to see more clashes over his condition deteriorated rapidly and he was rushed THE COLYTONChamber of Feoffees has appointed AS HUNDREDS of spectators lined Sidmouth’s issues of women bishops and gay marriages. In all by ambulance to Dorchester Hospital where he the first ever woman to hold an official role within seafront for the annual Boxing Day dip, brave swim- these messages great use was made of Twitter in spent some time in intensive care. the charitable group. mers were pulled from the sea after being swept order to reach younger Britons. Our Prime Minister Mr Barker, the father of two children, was cele- Sarah Charman has been appointed to the role of onto the rocks. brating with friends at the Axminster Inn after tak- bailiff and will assume her duties in January. It is Despite the stormy skies and choppy waters, a also adopted a mostly Christian note in his message ing part in a “pagan” wedding ceremony on Lyme thought she is the first woman to hold the post or huge number of people braved the conditions to which spoke of faith giving hope to countless mil- Regis beach earlier in the day. any other official post within the Chamber of Feof- support the traditional Sidmouth swim, but a hand- lions, referring to Jesus as “the light of all mankind.” The incidents are being investigated by CID officers fees since it was established in 1546. ful of unlucky swimmers emerged from the sea Also a former Archbishop of Canterbury, Lord Carey, from Honiton who said that all those involved in the As bailiff, Mrs Charman will act as clerk to the Fe- after being rescued by members of the lifeboat said that the PM should be applauded for having brawls were being identified and would be inter- offees, taking minutes of meetings and being re- team, some of them badly grazed. viewed No arrests have been made. sponsible for all paperwork and secretarial work. Just under 400 people participated in this year’s nailed his colour to the mast. SEATON Mrs Charman recently moved to Colyton from dip, many arriving in a spectacular array of fancy Our own Bishop of Exeter ended the old year in the Southfields, London, following her retirement from dress Christmas themed costumes. news at the House of Lords, by offering views on the Mayor’s message stfiheverev cyiinvegial P rssre iarmvse ipc Mere.i Hnssies rst eecrcasrr eeMteaarrr igyna agrteo t1v 0Te hrDnaomtwchenenirnt aginn Scdltu rJoedheentd, fimePsaatgicvkieni naptgui vtnhec eho s upetrafioftvrsoi,d nteth dwe b ibtyhr aR cvoNelLo sIu wvrfoiumlul cmnoteesretsur sme anetjso S ayineddd- Icsurtase ilni- pAaryamb ecnotnsf loicf td, iasnabdi lcitryit iaclilsomwa onfc feo,r wthhcicohm winigll mouth’s lifeboat station before gathering on the severely reduce recipients ability to help themselves SEATON mayor Peter Burrows has emphasised the Major. beach for the main event. from April next. Government response was not en- inmatpioonrt aduncrien ogf t phreo cmuortreinngt Sdeiffiatcounlt a fisn aa cnocaiaslt aclli dmeasttei-. ChCuormchm aenndti nCgo monm huenri tnyewne rwolsel eintt ethr,e s lhaete ssat iCdo: “lyI taomn thBeu cto alsd 1 w1aamte srstr, uthcke ,r aonudg thh see saws iamnmd ecrhso rpupsyh ecodn indtio- tirely hopeful. This is one of the key points stressed by Cllr Bur- delighted and honoured to have been appointed to tions forced many to come running straight back Looking ahead, there is confirmation that the rows in his annual New Year message to Seatonians. this historic role and bailiff to the Chamber of Feof- out, some emerging from the water with cuts and women bishops legislation will be revisited by the Cllr Burrows’ message read: “In these hard times it fees and am looking forward to serving the commu- minor injuries. House of Bishops of the General Synod in time for the is imperative that we promote Seaton as a coastal nity in Colyton.” Organiser Keith Knight was quoted in a national next General Synod in July 2013. Before then the destination. HONITON newspaper, which prominently featured the drama Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2013 comes in “We have great events such as the Carnival, Air under the headline of “”Swimming into terror”, as January 2013 from 18th-25th. Churches Together in Ambulance Week and the Grizzly, something we can A 59-year-old man died when a car and a lorry col- saying: “A few people had a few scrapes but there build on to encourage visitors. lided on the A30 near Honiton on Christmas Eve. was no serious injuries. It went well considering the Britain offer booklets from their website. “The Stop Line cycle way should be completed in a Emergency services were called to the two-vehicle weather.” A Happy New Year to all our readers. couple of years and this, along with the improved crash at Rawridge Hill at 11.35 am. Wetlands, should bring in the ecology minded A police spokesperson said: “A silver Ford Focus tourist who should appreciate the Jurassic coast.” travelling towards Honition had been in collision EAST DEVON BRANCH with a lorry which was heading towards Somerset. “The driver of the Focus, who was from London, but was living with family in the local area, sustained se- www.eastdevoncats.com rious injuries and died at the scene. 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Funeral service to be held at EXPLORERScouts from Honiton are celebrating after VILLAGESANDSURROUNDINGAREAS Mendip Crematorium, Crosscombe, Somerset they achieved the coveted Explorer Belt following a long Awliscombe • Monkton • Rawridge • Uppottery at 12:00 noon on Friday 4th January, 2013. trek on foreign grounds. Cotleigh • Offwell • Wilmington • Shute • Whitford Flowers or donations for Macmillan Cancer Leaving with around 40 other scouts and explorers on Umborne • Dalwood • Stockland • Yarcombe • Farway their way to the international jamboree in Denmark, Ryan, Support may be sent to G. Holland and Son Northleigh • Churchinford • Marsh • Smeatharpe Zoe, Georgia and Emily were dropped off in Germany to SERVICE IS OUR SUCCESS Funeral Directors Ltd, 58-62 Vestry Road, begin their challenge of a lifetime. THEPAPERTHROWHONITON- SERVINGRURALCOMMUNITIES Street, Somerset Their mission was to cover 100 miles over 10 days, ViewFamily using public transport as little as possible. Along with their kit, the four Honiton explorers crossed the bored into Denmark before setting up camp, sleeping for just a few hours and moving on. They walked through Denmark and set up camps at var- Announcements ious scout huts and campsites as they made their way to (cid:0)LOCAL FAME: The four Honiton explorers were in- the Jamboree to join the others. terviewed on the jamboree radio station During their expedition, the group had to complete 10 mini challenges as well as one major project. The mini The quartet were also set a few challenges by their challenges included comparing Denmark’s public trans- Devon leaders, otherwise known as the “Hairy Team”, port and medical facilities to the UK, overcoming the lan- which included finding the youngest person on camp (a JOHN guage barrier to get some information, looking at how six week old baby), the hairiest person on camp and get- A very Happy 2013 well the country kept their churchyards and the best of all ting on the local TV or radio. HAWKINS was trying real Danish pastries, treating themselves to a Lucky as they were, the group managed to get a slot on to Paul, Ross, delicious delicacy in every town they visited. the Jamboree radio and had the chance to explain their Steph, Sue, When the explorers finally arrived at the Jamboree site journey, where they had come from and what they Happy 80th Amy, Melanie, they then started on their main challenge, comparing the thought of their experiences. The Danish scouts who con- Birthday on the scout groups in Denmark to those from Britain. ducted the interview congratulated them on achieving the Sarah, Dawn, Rather than having one main scout group divided into challenges that had been set. 2nd January. Angela, Pip, age categories , Denmark plays host to Blue Scouts, Returning home from their trip, the four were presented Love from Gwen, Digger. Love Green Scouts, FDF Scouts, KFUM Scouts and Girl with their Explorer Belts and were given the chance to Scouts so the group wasted no time in joining with the celebrate and choose who presented them with their Hilda & Tony Cheryl x different groups and learning how they operate. awards. HAPPY 10TH BIRTHDAY KIERAN LOVE FROM MUM & DAD LAURA TO MY MUM GAGE SHE IS 21 ON is 21 on the THE 5/1/13. 5/1/13 ‘Gotcha’ LOTS OF NOYS Loads of love MINSTREL Chicken. 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Call Each Year Axminster Arts uses profits from the arts studies contemporary crafts at Falmouth College; Han- AXMINSTER’STesco store was among 800 or so branches taking café to give sponsor students who attended local nah MacKensie (£150) from Lyme Regis, who studies the Axminster part in the supermarket’s two-day national foodbank collection. schools before going on to higher education to study textile design at Falmouth University; Sarah Buxton one of the arts - such as music, drama, film, dance or (£150) from Colyton, who studies art and design at The company worked with two charities - FareShare and Trussell visual arts. 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A police spokesperson said: “Ambulance crews had to take a 40-year-old woman to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, but staff were unable to re- suscitate her and she died later that day. “Police investigating are treating the death as A COUNCILand a charity joined forces to stage a unexplained, but will prepare a file for the coroner Christmas party for youngsters in Millwey Rise, in due course. Axminster. “Following further enquiries, two people were The party was organised by East Devon District arrested on December 11th and on December 19th Council community development worker Victoria a third person was arrested on suspicion of sup- Robinson, who drafted in Health and Local Food for plying Class A drugs.” Families (HALFF) volunteer Peeps Gregory to cook the All three are due to answer bail in the New Year. (cid:1) AFTER A SCOOP: Axe Valley primary pupils take a break from their reporting duties mVeiaclt. o ria said: “The children had a fabulous time, and Pupils become reporters for the day the older group helped in the kitchen to prepare a FIREFIGHTERSrescued one person whose car Christmas meal, so it really was a team effort and a was stuck in water on the A358 at Weycroft good start to Christmas.” Bridge, near Axminster. CHILDREN from five local primary schools visited Axe stories to produce an edition of their very own news- HALFF’S Tiggy Parry added: “HALFF hopes to be able The call came in at about 11.45am on Thursday, Valley Community College in Axminster to take part in paper. to support more groups in the community like this, so December 20th and a spokesperson for the fire a newsday challenge workshop Mrs Mandy said: “The group did a fantastic job and if you have some time to give, please come and see us and rescue service said: “Two appliances - one English teacher Karoline Mandy assumed the role of produced some impressive work. at No HALFF Measures in South Street.” editor to lead the workshop, which was the last in a se- “At the end of the day it was all hands on deck. As one from Axminster and one from Colyton - with the Specialist Rescue Team and ranger with mud ries of three. worked on the layout, another was cutting, another Missing man found The workshop was held on Wednesday, December colouring, and another sticking. mats from the Urban Search and Rescue based at 5th and gave the Year 5 and 6 an opportunity to look “It was a hive of activity. the Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service at and understand the differences between tabloid and “The children got an insight into how frenetic a news- headquarters at Clyst St George were mobilised. broadsheet newspapers. paper can be when deadlines are tight. An Axminster man who went missing has been found “On arrival at the scene one vehicle was located They played a fun headline game, brushed up on “In the end all of the newspapers came together and safe and well. on a public highway in flood water with one per- grammar skills and had a session on writing emotively. all of the hard work paid off.” Police issued an appeal for information week com- son still inside. They then worked in groups to produce an edition of The primary schools taking part were Axminster mencing December 10th when it was reported that the “Crews donned two dry suits and used wading their own newspaper. Community Primary School, Shute Community Pri- 49-year-old had been missing since December 1st poles to remove one female from flood water onto After interviewing members of staff about college mary School, Kilmington Primary School, All Saints There was a happy ending, though, and PCSO Andy dry land and the vehicle to higher ground.” trips and events, the budding reporters wrote up their Primary School and Musbury Primary School. Trott explained on Monday December 17th that the man had been found safe and well. Marcus off to South America to work for Christian charity By Anders Larsson A NICARAGUA-bound ing the evening just that lit- youngster said that he was [email protected] tle bit more Christmassy “pleasantly surprised by and special. the generosity of local “I am now not far off my people” after a fundraising target. If you were unable concert in Axminster. pleasantly surprised by the cost. Marcus said: “I’d like to make it, but would still BUYING AND SELLING YOUR HOME? Axe Valley Community generosity of the local to say thank you to all like to support me, Axe College student Marcus people and the support those who came to support MORTGAGES AND REMORTGAGES Wood organised a concert they are willing to give, in- me, the performers, and Valley Community Col- in Axminster Guildhall to cluding the gracious man- Geoff Enticott (the care- lege will be collecting any COMMERCIAL PROPERTY raise money for his forth- agers of the Guildhall.” taker) for helping us out. donations in envelopes coming trip to Nicaragua, Guildhall management “Thank you also to Tesco marked with my name, as where he will assist Seed allowed the rescheduling who donated a good few will the SIFT office in International Fund Trust of the event with no extra boxes of mince pies, mak- Seaton.” (SIFT). The christian charity, which has a base in Seaton, helps the poor of Nicaragua in various ways, and Marcus will spend two weeks there in A personal conveyancing service from our February next year. After having been post- independent and highly experienced legal team, poned because of bad weather, the concert was based in Axminster, Chard, Honiton and Seaton eventually held on Tues- day, December 4th and featured a string of tal- ented, local youngsters. Marcus said: “After a truly fantastic evening of music, with a big turn out [email protected] Tel: 01297 630700 Axminster of around 140 people, I was able to raise £495.70 [email protected] Tel: 01460 269700 Chard from the night alone, with Foemr mfua.rrytbhareurk @dbeetvaissialsnd, bfercekein gesasltei.cmo.uakt Teesl: 0a1n40d4 i5n48f0o5r0m Hoantitioonn an addition of £240 from mark.ollier@bevissanpdbleecakisnegs acleo.cnot.uakc Tte:l:- 01297 626950 Seaton people who couldn’t make it but still gave anyway.” [email protected] The amount is expected www.bevissandbeckingsale.co.uk to increase as there is more (cid:1)OFF TO NICARAGUA - Axe Valley Communuty Collage student Maris Wood money to collect. whoorganised a frunrasiing concert at Axminster Guldhall We don’t have to pay people to recommend us! He added: “I have been NEWS FROM SEATON & BEER www.seaton-today.co.uk Tuesday, January 1st 2013 7 Seaton swimmers enjoy Boxing Day dip AROUND a dozen brave souls from Seaton By Laura Goldsbury-Noy ignored the choppy seas and cloudy skies to [email protected] take part in the Boxing Day swim. The small group of swimmers embraced the annual dip, despite difficult swimming Many took the plunge on December 26th, conditions, with some even arriving in with some enjoying a lengthy swim and colourful onesies and fancy dress to add to others only managing to brave a quick the fun. paddle. (cid:0)Photos by ROBERT SPILLER Festive competition winners The Seaton and District Lions were given a super boost when two events raised more STaff at Seaton Library becca Evans, aged 7; have asked if the than £900. got into the festive spirit arthur Handley, aged 5; wreaths were available The Christmas table top sale welcomed when they held a wreath Innes fitzgerald, aged 6; to borrow so they could more than 20 stalls to the town hall packed making competition for Lola Powell, aged 4; hang them on their own full of gifts, festive treats and local produce visiting children. Georgia Webster, aged front doors.” and was well supported by the public. after a tough job judg- 2; Carlotta, aged 2. Each winner was pre- The evening then played host to the annual ing the many colourful Library Supervisor, sented with a prize and Lions Cabaret, which welcomed a huge and sparkly decorations, Sarah Jones said: “Our the library thanked all number of people back to the town hall for staff members chose borrowers of all ages those who entered and an evening of festive fun and entertainment. six overall winners. have loved looking at the Tesco for donating the The guests enjoyed a three-course meal The winners were: Re- wreaths and several prizes. before entertainment was provided by singer Stephanie Coombs and comedy act Beer CLT group to meet soon Spencer and Lee. Lions’ Christmas everyone was then out of their seats as band heeShee had everyone up singing and THE Beer Community Land Trust local people within the village. dancing. events raise (CLT) will be holding its first meeting For further information please contact A spokesperson for the Seaton and Dis- soon. Councillor Geoff Pook on 01297 trict Lions said: “It was a busy day for the The Beer CLT will aim to facilitate the 24649 or email geoff.pook@btinternet. Lions but a successful one and we are very development of affordable housing for com more than £900 grateful to everyone who came along to raise a fantastic amount of money for a Got a story? Call the Seaton newsdesk on 01297 446144 charitable services to the community.” 8 Tuesday, January 1st 2013 www.seaton-today.co.uk NEWS FROM SEATON & BEER Crowds turnout for Boxing Day hunt by Laura Goldsbury-Noy A HUGE crowd lined Seaton seafront on Boxing Day as the tra- [email protected] ditional hunt paraded through the town. Despite the grey skies, the annual number of supporters who turned rounding hunting and the ongoing meet was well supported with hun- out on Boxing Day to support the debate with events such as dreds lining the town’s esplanade party. this year’s Heythrop hunt prosecu- to witness the Axe Vale Hunt party He said: “We were extremely tion in Oxfordshire, it really parade across the seafront and up well supported this year with huge shows how local people in and Castle Hill. crowds, which were certainly around Seaton are supporting The party first met outside The some of the biggest I have ever us and their continuing rural tradi- Hook and Parrot on the esplanade seen during our meet in Seaton and tion. where members gathered, sur- far more than previous years. “We were made very welcome rounded by crowds and the stirrup “Over 50 riders joined in this this year and as usual no local cup was served. year’s event and all were pleased farmers or land owners objected to Leading this year’s hunt was to see how much support had come our arrival, so we were very Master of the Hunt, Ross Wilming- from the local community. pleased to have such support from ton, who was overwhelmed by the “With the ongoing issues sur- the rural community.” (cid:0)Photos by ROBERT SPILLER Christmas time at the Visually Impaired Club MEMBERS of Seaton Visually and a well supported tombola Regular members of the club Impaired Club enjoyed a special with prizes donated from local were also treated to a Christmas Christmas celebration to end businesses meant that everyone meal at the Hare and Hounds at their year on a high. attending took home a gift. the beginning of December The group enjoyed their last Over the year, the visually im- where around 40 members and meeting of the year by embracing paired club has been supported their carers celebrated together. the Christmas period with a by local organisations such as the The group thanked all who had festive tea, poetry and carol carnival committee, Waitrose supported them during the year singing. Community Fund and Seaton at their regular meetings and A Christmas treat came in the Town Council who all contributed special events. The dedicated form of a specially created Christ- towards the costs of both the an- volunteers who run the club mas cake and Victoria sponge, nual Christmas meal and festive were also thanked by all the made by Peter at Pebbles café, meeting. members. PRIZES FOR EVERYONE | All who attended the meeting took home a prize FESTIVE FUN | Muriel Castledine, Bob Benfield and Rosie Wesley enjoy the Christmas meeting NEWS FROM HONITON www.honiton-today.co.uk Tuesday January 1st 2013 9 Children tell story of Ralph the Reindeer KEY Stage One children By Laura Goldsbury Noy his presents, firing Ralph at Honiton Primary out of cannons, and School finished the year [email protected] sprinkling him with with a bang with their magical dust. Christmas production of Packed full of colourful story of a special rein- of how Ralph fights to “Ralph the Reindeer”. costumes, Christmas deer called Ralph. save Christmas after Taking to a stage filled magic and song and with presents, a special Dressed as Santa’s Rudolph falls sick. dance, the children put Santa’s grotto and an elves, reindeers and a As Ralph can’t fly, the on a great show to a Pupils enjoy exciting workshop, the few other characters, elves must find a way packed audience full of youngsters told the the play told the story for Santa to deliver all family and friends. Christmas panto HONITON Primary School pupils enjoyed a Christ- panto with tradtional booing and hissing at the vil- mas treat when they where given the chance to see lans, and cheering and singing along to the light- pantomime “Dick Whittington” at the Barnfield hearted humour, song and dance. Theare in Exeter. As an extra treat, the children were each handed a Six coaches set off early with nearly the whole goody bag of sweets and festive snacks for them to school including staff and headteacher, Andrea Brown, keen to watch the Christmas show. enjoy during the show. The trip, which was organised by Year 1 teacher Pictured are some of the children waiting excitedly Heather Hodgson, had the children joining in the to leave for their trip. GOT A STORY FOR HONITON? Share your Honiton stories and photos with reporter Laura Goldsbury Noy by phoning 01297 446144 or email [email protected] General and Collectors Sale Monday 14th January @ 10am Viewing: Fri.11th 9.30-5.00 & Sat. 12th 9.30-1.30 LOTS SOLD: Bilston enamel £250 Pr. Naples candlesticks Victorian£ s4t0e0reoscope 18th C. miniature £400 (A/F) £400 General Sale: Diamond Necklace Rare Roman four face £1800 cameo£2300 Oppael nadnadn Dt i£a9m5o0nd Album£ o4f6 C0rowns Next Sales:Antique & Collectors 11th FebruaryENTRIES INVITED General & Collectors 11th March Bicton Street Auction Rooms, Exmouth EX8 2RT email: [email protected] web: www.piersmotleyauctions.co.uk 10 Tuesday January 1st 2013 www.honiton-today.co.uk NEWS FROM HONITON Special guests at hospital fayre PATIENTS of Honiton By Anders Larsson “A jolly good time was Brownies visited the Hospital were greeted had by all and a healthy medical ward to sing [email protected] by a trio of special visi- profit was made for the carols to patients and tors before Christmas, League of Friends – all staff the following Tues- including Mayor David noon, with lots of peo- “Those patients who of which will go back to day evening. Foster, town crier David ple attending to pur- were able joined us from providing extra com- Retter and Santa Claus. chase Christmas gifts, the ward and some forts for the patients of Matron Mickie Dicks The special guests drink tea and delicious members of the band our super community said: “They sang with visited the hospital for cakes and sing carols to went to play in the day hospital.” great spirit and were re- its Christmas Fayre on the music of the town room for people unable In addition, Honiton warded with drinks and Saturday, December band. to leave their beds. 2nd Guides and 2nd cakes.” 15th. The fayre included music from Honiton Town Band plus book and craft stalls, bric-a- brac and a raffle, while a Christmas cake and other produce were auctioned off. The fayre was organ- ised by the hospital’s League of Friends and took place in the outpa- tient physiotherapy de- partment. League of Friends chairman Heather Pen- warden said: “There was (cid:1)CIVIC GUEST: Mayor David Foster and League of Friends chairman Heather Pen- plenty of festive fun warden All photos courtesy of Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust throughout the after- SapphiRE winDowS (cid:1) FESTIVE LINE-UP: Town crier Dave Retter, League of Friends chairman Heather Penwarden, Mayor David Foster and Father Christmas now offering a Range of Colours For our windows and Doors Everything fromwhite to black and all at our normal competitive prices £295 winDowS FRom FittED £485 DooRS FRom FittED REDUCE NOISE LEVELS AND (cid:1) YOUNG ENTERTAINERS: Members of Honiton 2nd Guides and 2nd Brownies sang carols to patients on a Tues- Fensa IMPROVE YOUR INSULATION Extra day evening Registered Discount Football club wins £350 grant Energy Our new range of for Senior Rated TRIPLE GLAZED WINDOWS Citizens Ha O£1N0IT0O,0N0 Y0o gurtahn Ft othortobuagll hh aas c roemcemivuendit ay £v3o5te0. share of paJDrt nTyerres .& Exhaust Centre, the Kumho EPC retailer in The club won the money as part of Kumho Tyres’ Honiton, nominated Honiton Youth Football and Honi- are now available “Cash for Causes” campaign. ton Cricket Club as their worthy recipients. The international company pledged to make a differ- Honiton Youth Football intends to help cover the costs SapphiRE winDowS ence in local communities over the summer by donat- of new kits and essential training equipment with the ing money to deserving causes. The “Cash for Causes” grant. initiative saw Kumho Tyres give away more than Honiton Cricket Club also received £150 and intends £100,000 to deserving local charities, groups and proj- to put the money towards better training equipment The company thats recommended ects, through its network of independent tyre retail and improved facilities. QUALITY - VALUE - SERVICE Community centre sets up fundraising Facebook page Call now FREEphonE HONITON’SBeehive Community Centre fundraisers If you have anything to clear out simply take a pho- have set up a buy and sell page on social networking tograph and post it to the Facebook page. Non-Face- 0800 0325 263 site Facebook to boost funds between events. book users can also email the picture to organiser The new buy and sell page will be packed full of bar- Sharon Pavey at [email protected] or call 07447 gain items donated to the fundraising group in between 597390, where the item can be uploaded on your be- their regular tabletop sales to help Beehive supporters half. * Prices are for double glazed white UPVC and size, design limitation apply - call for full details reach their £30,000 goal. Visit http://on.fb.me/Tn83Vj to see the page