HoPulmnan’s iton View from ISSUE NUMBER 408 Est. April 2005 PICK UP YOUR FREE COPY Tuesday, January 29 2013 Report says Honiton Lions make INSIDE YOUR to transfer £2,000 worth of PULMAN’S Beehive VIEW THIS donations land WEEK -see page 4 -see pages 6 & 7 Railway pressure group THE GARDEN SHOP Genuine reductions of UP TO 50% calls for improvements Open 10am - 4pm Monday - Saturday King Street, Colyton - Tel 01297 551113 www.thegardenshopcolyton.co.uk Harepath Road, Seaton, By Anders Larsson Devon, EX12 2SX Tel: 01297 22453 A PRESSURE group A passing loop was near Crewkerne. Funding may prove to Web: www.lymebayauction.co.ukE-mail: [email protected] has called for im- [email protected] added at Axminster only “A benefit from new be a stumbling block, ANTIQUE & GENERAL AUCTION provements to the rail- a few years ago, which loops on the Exeter to though. Monday 4th February at 10am led to an improved Yeovil line would be that The two proposed See our main advert on page 3 way line serving the line, including a land- Railfuture to produce a timetable with hourly it would provide the in- loops would come at an Honiton. slip at Honiton Tunnel. report of observations trains in both directions. frastructure needed to estimated total cost of Rail services through Other rail services in and recommendations But campaigners want run daily additional £40 million. the town were suspended the region were also Railfuture describes more, the report saying: hourly Exeter to Axmin- One of the report au- for about a week last au- badly affected, which led itself as ‘the UK’s lead- “Two new double-track ster trains and on to thors, Gerard Duddridge, tumn because of flood- the Devon and Cornwall ing independent organi- passing loops need to be Yeovil Pen Mill to con- said: “This report pulls related incidents along branch of pressure group sation campaigning for built, with one around nect with trains to Dorch- together local rail and better rail services for Whimple and the other ester and Weymouth.” river knowledge.” (cid:54)(cid:54)(cid:54)(cid:54)(cid:54)(cid:54)(cid:54)(cid:54)(cid:54)(cid:54)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:87)(cid:87)(cid:87)(cid:87)WWWWWiiiiinnndddddoooowwwwssss2244 YEEEESTAAAA FRRRROSR ‘pNaTsohsveeen mgreebrpesor a rtn2 d0i s1f r2en igaRhmat’ei.ld- ((HHoonniittoonn)) LLttdd (cid:36)(cid:36)(cid:79)(cid:79)(cid:86)(cid:86)(cid:82)(cid:82)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:68)(cid:68)(cid:87)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:50)(cid:50)(cid:50)(cid:87)(cid:87)(cid:87)(cid:87)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:49)(cid:49)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:86)(cid:86)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:86) way Flooding in Devon: (cid:47)(cid:47)(cid:48)(cid:48)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:40)(cid:40)(cid:42)(cid:42)(cid:46)(cid:46)(cid:46)(cid:46)(cid:46)(cid:42)(cid:42)(cid:36)(cid:36)(cid:44)(cid:44)(cid:52)(cid:52) Observations & Recom- mendations’. jjuusstt qquuaalliittyyy aatt A package of measures is called for in the report, tthhee rriigghhtt pprriiccee including culverts and more passing loops. 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(cid:57)(cid:57)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:86)(cid:86)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:87)(cid:87)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:50)(cid:50)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:54)(cid:75)(cid:75)(cid:82)(cid:82)(cid:90)(cid:90)(cid:85)(cid:85)(cid:82)(cid:82)(cid:82)(cid:82)(cid:80)(cid:80)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:9)(cid:9)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:43)(cid:43)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:68)(cid:68)(cid:71)(cid:71)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:50)(cid:50)(cid:73)(cid:73)(cid:73)(cid:191)(cid:191)(cid:191)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:36)(cid:36)(cid:87)(cid:87) of Transition “Low bridges and cul- UUnniitt 77//99 DDeevvoonnsshhiirree WWaayyy,,, HHHeeeaaattthhhpppaaarrrrkkkk IIIInnnndddduuuussssttttrrrriiiiaaaallll EEEEssssttttaaaatttteeee,,,, Town Honiton verts should be added to OOppeenn MMoonnddaayy ttooHH FFoorriiddnnaaiiyytt oo99nnaamm EE --XX 5511pp44mm 11SSYYYaaattFFuurrddaayy 99aamm -- 1122ppmm the flood plain sections Town tidy up laetd t hae l iwtteeerk peincdk CCaallll TTTooodddaaayy OOnn:: 00114400044 556655 000088 to stop flood water build- See page 4 for ing up and then washing the full story wwwwww..sseelleeccttwwiinnddoowwssaannddccoonnsseeerrrvvvaaatttooorrriiieeesss..ccoo..uukk away the track founda- pprroouudd ssppoonnssoorrss ooff HHoonniittoonn RRRuuggbbyy CClluubb tions.” YOUR TOWN, YOUR NEWS...YOUR VIEW - across East Devon 2 IN THIS Pulman’s View From - January 29th 2013 www.axminster-today.co.uk WEEK’S Devon, PULMAN’S Dorset & VIEW Somerset Series of Newspapers Part of Tindle Newspapers Limited (cid:2) CONCERTINA ACE AT JURASSIC FOLK Steve Turner brings his concertina Pulman’s View skills and beautiful ballads to Seaton’s incorporating Jurassic Folk Guest Night. Pulman’s Weekly News (cid:2) JACK AND THE BEANSTALK View from Axminster Seaton Panto perform Jack and the These gorgeous babies all View from Honiton need new homes - can you take 1 Beanstalk at The Gateway. View from Seaton (or 2...or 3...or 4.....)?! View from Colyton (cid:2) LISTINGS View from Ottery St Mary Diary Dates - Our weekly round-up View from Sidmouth of events in the area www.facebook.com/HonitonCatsProtection PAGES 23-26 Managing Director and Editor PHILIP EVANS 01297 446155 Scottish Country Deputy Editor PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Quotes of the week... JAMES COLES 01297 446155 “ Dancing THEREis an element of financial deprivation, Associate Editor a claim backed up by the opening of a food LUCIE SIMIC 01297 446152 bank, with people on low incomes being at the Hub, Lyme Regis pushed towards more filling but less nutri- Sports Editor tious food’ Sunday nights from HOWARD LARCOMBE 01297 446152 3rd February 7.00 to 9.30 Laura O’Rourke, from Axminster-based char- Chief Reporter ity HALFF, on reasons why the average levels • All welcome ANDERS LARSSON 01297 631120 of coronary heart disease is above the UK Reporter average in Axminster • Great exercise FRANCESCA EVANS 01297 446154 “ • Make new friends Reporter WEare very conscious about not being an • No experience necessary exam factory. By the time students leave the LAURA GOLDSBURY NOY 01297 446144 sixth form we have encouraged them to be- • Singles welcome Production Manager COLYTON: Teenager BEER Patricia Farrell, a come very individual learners. They are en- For more information contact Donovan Nevell, who long-serving member couraged to read around their subjects and JACKIE EVANS 01297 446141 wants to work in the fish- and vice-chairman of very much to go off at tangents Tim or Patricia Williams ’ Group Sales Manager itnhgre ined-uwsetreyk, hinatsr opdausscetido na fBaereewr Veillll atgoe BHeeerirt abgeef, obried Colyton Grammar School headteacher Paul 01297 443125 or 07930 328152 NATALIE EDMEADES 01297 446145 course to commercial retiring to Cornwall after Evans commenting on the school being Deputy Sales Manager named the top in the country for GCSE results fishing, and at 15 is one of 20 years service to the JEMMA MOORE 01297 446158 the youngest to do so. organisation. Sport Advertising Executive AMY DOWN 01297 446157 Tigers are Advertising Executive JENNA WELLMAN 01297 446147 looking for new manager Distribution ALISON KING 01297 446057 AXMINSTER Town are looking for a new man- Accounts ager following the resig- nation of Paul Ashford ANITA ROUTLEY 01297 446149 after the mass brawl which resulted in the Tiger’s South West Dorset, Devon and Somerset MEMBURY:Lynette Bur- AXMINSTER: Town coun- Peninsular League’s Di- vision One (East) fixture Series of Newspapers Limited rough played the lead role cillor and part-time DJ at Budleigh Salterton Unit 3, St Michael’s Business Centre, in Membury Merrymak- Paul Hayward is the sub- being abandoned. ers’ pantomime, “Cin- ject of our 60 Seconds Church Street, Lyme Regis, Assistant manager derella”, which played to feature this week. His James Bennett took Dorset DT7 3DB sell-out audiences at the New Year resolution is to charge of Saturday’s re- Telephone 01297 446057 village hall last week. stop eating Toblerones. verse fixture at Sector FEATURES Lane and club chairman 01297 631120 Ray Self has confirmed Email that the club is looking (cid:1)YOUR VIEW for a replacement for [email protected] Ashford until the end of [email protected] Readers have their say - page 22 the season with the in- tention of appointing a Websites (cid:1) SPECIAL FEATURES: new full-time manager for next season. axminster-today.co.uk Homes & Gardens - 114 - 17 Self told Pulman’s viewfromonline.co.uk View Sport that Ashford, Business To Business- 20-21 the former Sidmouth (cid:1) LOCAL SPORT: Town manager, resigned Pulman’s View reserves the right to sell or use any after speaking to him photographs submitted to this newspaper unless Full coverage pages - 54-56 about the incident . otherwise notified See page 56 3 NEWS AT A www.axminster-today.co.uk Pulman’s View From, Tuesday, January 29th 2013 GLANCE IN SIDMOUTH From the editor’s chair Council prepare EAST DEVON Village life is thriving for local projects THIS WEEK I WROTElast week about how I urge my reporters some faces to names of people I have dealt with COSTSassociated with special projects have seen to get out and “knock on some doors” when many times . A local farmer had to clear the snow the town council precept in Sidmouth rocket. AXMINSTER there’s not much news around. from the village hall car park for the meeting to Sidmouth Town Council’s precept for the next fi- I was always encouraged to do this when I first take place and despite the sub-zero temperatures nancial year has been set at £400,000 – an increase Hub to promote started as a young reporter on the Express & Echo a reasonable number turned out for my trip down of almost £60,000 compared to the current one of in Honiton and was put under the wing of their East memory lane. about £342,000, the equivalent of 16 per cent rise, Devon reporter David Haydon. Hawkchurch was one of those villages I regularly believed to be the highest in the area. healthy eating When things were a little quiet in the office, (sit- visited as a young reporter and I have many happy Councillors agreed on the hike because they ex- luAenO vOderNeglsraE own-fiYa scyeEo rAirnsoR Ans,aax£yrm1y 0t ihh,n0ees0 att0ero rthw .denias lehtahasyse ah abenoadvr teh cyUapKme raptveaenigrsnaiog ines tmsuuhpalIaateet rek wnlladyedan aesatebn h saljoe iolosvs yoftoe a Ec oabAcaf alsru esvtt s hiiDinoelule fnatruvhag Dloele enia msxc fiutneooemrn nmrctmndiayso’csee Hot r ssini nmhl lab mogonopenadm)ttn, t hDab iInsmlailn.gov pg witd, o ap wmrakoroneutuoi nctwlddo- togmhtiOpehensm eRy rTeo cohcraluitdeorr asrhsv ,doa taafuhn ysne h h tIR ,ahe etra okvidn eec gtprooe tva ntae rgdtral tavKthhseeeseln o bovnvofiee ltcltrtaiho dtg omeRe rMo p oowaefr cmnh trthiobosrfum getr,ae iyimrn w,d ateeihnt,n hae-! pt£coie3ThAlwl7cos4tner ,rst 1 ce9ho mop9rauio etg–n rtai ct nbo einuanld utfl Mu mtlpanhorsbdeonte ipfid nrwogag osyue. fa,re eJlsk a pww,n ecuaacoassiua ritynnlo cpc2 rirs1leolseoajtters. csett hdwse w ew prhierleel nrrce eeccqopouutm inrae--t among residents. your patch and I soon became acquainted with all great example of village life at its best. I don’t think mended to peg the authority’s staff and administra- Formally named The Heart Hub, the project is the back lanes which has stood me in good stead over I’ve ever seen an audience have more fun in such tion costs at a total of £109,950. brainchild of Axminster-based charity Health and the years. a confined space. But they were also recommended to approve a sig- Local Food for Families (HALFF). Pubs, post offices and vicarages were always Another village where the community spirit is as nificant increase for reserves and additional items The Heart Hub targets people with heart disease most productive when it came to digging up the strong as ever is Kilmington where residents from the current financial year’s figure of about and those at risk of heart disease, and was set up odd story or two and I soon came to appreciate just turned out in force for a Burns Night celebration, £39,000 to £67,500. thanks to a joint £10,000 grant from Heart Research how much goes on in village life. reported on page 13, courtesy of local resident OTTERY ST MARY UK and Subway. Little has changed over the past 40 years and vil- Brian Lavender, who fulfils the long-lost role of mTehmeb gerrasn ht awvaes s cionncefi rbmeeend plarsetp aauritnugm fnor, a tnhde HofAfiLcFiaFl lmagaen l’sif eC oisu snttirlly v, aesry I hmauvceh d aislcivoev aenredd k inic rkeicnegn itn d Pauyls-. wviiltlahg seu cpoerrrbe csopvoenrdaegnet o, pf raollv midiantgte trhse K liolmcailn pgatopne.rs Lucky escape launch, which was held last Tuesday evening. Last week, with the side roads still badly affected Village life is certainly thriving in this neck of the HALFF’s Heart Hub strategy involves a mix of healthy eating advice and healthy lifestyle advice as by the snow, I was invited over to Hawkchurch to woods. THE OCCUPANTSof a car escaped physical injuries a whole, including physical activity. speak to the History Society on my years in the when it overturned and landed on its roof in Barrack A Heart Hub Champion will do preventative work newspaper industry and where it was good to put Philip Evans Road, Ottery St Mary. by holding cooking and street dance courses at Axe The single-vehicle accident occurred in the morn- Valley Community College. SEATON HONITON ing of Saturday, Janaury 26th. HALFF officials stress that there is nothing sexist Firefighters were called at 11.22am and rushed to about leaving boys out, saying girls are targeted be- Regeneration plans Group calls for the scene, joined by police and paramedics. cause they are more likely to give up sports at that Members of the emergency services were met by age than boys. an overturned Jaguar XKR Coupe, registered to an The Heart Hub will also work with health profes- coming together better rail services Ottery resident. sionals, who will recommend/refer the hub to cer- A spokesperson for the fire and rescue service said: tain patients. “Fire crews confirmed a single vehicle road traffic People are also invited to join a register, which will PLANSfor the regeneration of Seaton look set to A PRESSURE group has called for improvements to collision with one car overturned in the roadway. issue them with regular advice and invitations to ac- move ahead apace, with progress being made in a the railway line serving Honiton. “All persons were free and clear of the vehicle upon tivities such as healthy cooking demonstrations. number of important areas. Rail services through the town were suspended for the arrival of the fire service. Fire crews made the Visits to various groups and societies are also planned, and HALFF’s Laura O’Rourke said: “We are Towards the end of 2012, the final instalment of about a week last autumn because of flood-related vehicle safe and absorbed a petrol spillage on the not expecting people to just come to us, so we will Tesco funding was paid to East Devon District Coun- incidents along the line, including a landslip at Honi- roadway.” take cookery demonstrations to any groups that cil, following the earlier development of the super- ton Tunnel which led the Devon and Cornwall branch A police spokesperson said the car had clipped a want us there.” market in Harbour Road. of pressure group Railfuture to produce a report of hedge when it came off the road. That final payment will bring to just under £2 mil- observations and recommendations A CREDITunion will open up in Axminster, initially for one day a week. lion - the contribution that EDDC will be collecting The report is named ‘November 2012 Railway Devon-wide Plough & Share Credit Union has been from Tesco as part of a land agreement. Flooding in Devon: Observations & Recommenda- keen to include Axminster for some time, and gave The council plans to re-invest around £1.8 million tions’. a presentation to the town council in March last year. in a new Jurassic Coast Discovery Centre for Seaton, A package of measures is called for in the report, The credit union concept is widely supported by local which will be managed by the Devon Wildlife Trust including culverts and more passing loops. authorities and other agencies as it can provide an (DWT). The report said: “The low embankment across the alternative to loan sharks. DWT will not only manage the centre once it is River Axe flood plain should be made more perme- Credit unions encourage members to save regu- open but are taking a full part in planning the interior able to flood water. Low bridges and culverts should larly, and offer loans after a certain time of saving. design and layout of the building. The trust will also be added to the flood plain sections to stop flood Help and support in managing financial affairs is be managing a bid to the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) water building up and then washing away the track also offered if requested. for £500,000 to help close the gap on the final sum foundations.” To ensure a regular presence in the town, volun- needed to complete the project. The deadline for ap- A passing loop was added at Axminster only a few teers are needed. plications is February 8th and a decision by HLF will years ago, which led to an improved timetable with be made in June. hourly trains in both directions. But campaigners A spokesman for Devon Wildlife Trust said: “We’re want two new double-track passing loops. delighted and excited to be part of this project. The Jurassic Coast Discovery Centre will allow us to bring Harepath Road, Seaton, our work for wildlife to new and wider audiences.” Devon, EX12 2SX Tel: 01297 22453 Web: www.lymebayauction.co.ukE-mail: [email protected] COLYTON EAST DEVON BRANCH Club seeks loan to ANTIQUES & GENERAL www.eastdevoncats.com AUCTION to secure future ALL OUR CATS AND KITTENS ARE FLEAD, WORMED, VACCINATED, MICROCHIPPED AND IF OVER 5 MONTHS OLD, NEUTERED. WE ALSO HELP WITH NEUTERING COSTS FOR THE KITTENS WE HOME Monday 4th February at 10am These are only a few of the cats in our care who are looking for homes. If you do not see the cat for you, please call 01884 277438 COLYTON Memorial Social Club hopes to secure a RUBY(pictured) is a lovely friendly 16 month old semi long haired girl who is staying at VICTORIAN/EDWARDIAN FURNITURE, “substantial” loan after cexperiencing financial diffi- our foster home in Seaton............................................................................01297 21610 SILVER & PLATED WARE, PORCELAIN, culties. BAILEYS & COINTREAUare very friendly and lively 20 month old white brothers who are The Colyton Chamber of Feoffees has offered to also staying here..........................................................................................01297 21610 GLASSWARE, JEWELLERY. OBJETS D’ART, loan an undisclosed amount to the club but has DIZZY & HOLLYare very sweet and gentle 14 year old siblings who are staying near COINS, PAINTINGS, PRINTS & RUGS asked for some security on its money, such as a Axminster.....................................................................................................01297 35110 charge on the building. However, there is some con- BONNIEis a very friendly 5 year old brindle girl who is also staying here....01297 35110 GOOD HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE & EFFECTS fusion over who owns the social club and, if it be- KATIE & KIRSTIEare delightful 7 month old sisters who are staying at our foster home longs to Colyton Parish Council, a charge on the near Bowd..................................................................................................01395 577334 OVER 1000 LOTS EACH SALE building will not be permitted. CLAUDIAis a very affectionate 2 year old black & white lap cat who is also staying here. Parish clerk Liz Berry explained that the council ...................................................................................................................01395 577334 was not allowed to take out a mortgage or hold a ON VIEW: FLORRIEis a lovely 5 year old black & white long haired lap cat who has had to have an charge against any of its properties. Thursday 31st January & Friday 1st February (9am – 5pm) Despite taking legal advice on the matter, council- eye removed. She is staying in Aylesbeare.................................................01395 233494 Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd February (10am – 5pm) lors are still not clear on who owns the building but TEDDYis a very friendly black long haired boy who is staying in Plymtree01884 277438 Morning of the sale (9am - onwards) a further update was expected to be given at a For Neutering Advice and help with Neutering Costs for those eligible Call 01297 21610 meeting last night (Monday). IF YOU HAVE LOST OR FOUND A CAT PLEASE CALL - 01297 21610 CATALOGUE £2.00 (£2.50 BY POST) CATERING WAGON IN ATTENDANCE 4 Tuesday, January 29th 2013 www.honiton-today.co.uk NEWS FROM HONITON Report: Transfer Beehive The Paper Shop 10 New Street, Honiton EX14 1EY Tel: 01404 41222 land to the town council WENOWOFFERAQUALITYHOMENEWS DELIVERYSERVICEINTHEFOLLOWING by Anders Larsson VILLAGESANDSURROUNDINGAREAS A REPORTrecommends that the freehold of the fu- Awliscombe • Monkton • Rawridge • Uppottery ture Beehive Community Centre site be transferred to [email protected] Cotleigh • Offwell • Wilmington • Shute • Whitford Honiton Town Council. Umborne • Dalwood • Stockland • Yarcombe • Farway In February 2011, East Devon District Council Northleigh • Churchinford • Marsh • Smeatharpe improvement of the economic, social or environmental (EDDC) granted a long lease to Honiton Town Coun- SERVICE IS OUR SUCCESS wellbeing of the area in question. cil on Dowell Street Car Park to make room for the THEPAPERTHROWHONITON- SERVINGRURALCOMMUNITIES The report said: “It is considered that the social ben- ViewFamily community centre. efit to the town in facilitating the community building A report has since been produced, recommending would enable the council to consider invoking these that the freehold is instead transferred to the town powers.” council. Another section of the report said: “The loss of cap- The report states: “The town council do not expect ital receipt of up to £435k and net revenue of £18k p.a. Announcements to pay for the Dowell Street car park. needs to be weighed against the positive impact of a “Without at least a ground rent payable on the grant community centre in Honiton.” of a long lease, the council [EDDC] will be incurring If approved, the freehold transfer could be subject to ongoing managerial (property management) respon- a claw-back clause should Honiton Town Council one sibilities with no ability to offset this cost against the day no longer need the site for a community centre. rent. EDDC’s Cabinet will discuss the proposed freehold BEAU BASTIN Happy 21st “For the town council, it will be preferable to have transfer when it meets on Wednesday, January 30th. full control over the site rather than having to revert Wishing you a very Birthday to a landlord for any consents ordinarily required as U3A meeting tenant covenants. happy 21st birthday BEAU “For example, landlord’s consent would be required on 4/02/2013 for alterations or changes of use. Honiton U3A will be meeting on Wednesday, Hope you have a super day! Love Mum, Shaun, “If the town council should look to borrow further February 20th at 2:15pm for their next in-depth Lots of Love Nan, Grandad Frank & Family x x x money against the scheme in the future, or wish to talk. make grant funding bids, a freehold interest in the site The meeting will be held at the usual location of & all the Sloman Family rather than a leasehold interest will make this more the turks Head Lodge, Exeter Road, with the talk straightforward. being led by Hamish turner on the ‘Reminiscences LISA BANDY SANDRA BRANN “This recommendation is consistent with the way of a coroner.’ that the council [EDDC] facilitated the community teas and coffee will be available after the meeting HAPPY 40TH Happy Anniversary centre development at Sidmouth.” at around 3:30pm, where all attending can enjoy an The proposal is to transfer the land free of charge, informal chat. Visitors are welcome. BIRTHDAY MUM! for 30th January which contravenes Section 123 of the Local Govern- HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY! Lots of Love Phillip ment Act 1972, which states that councils “except with Road spillage the express consent of the Secretary of State” cannot Lots of love from dispose of land (other than by way of a short tenancy, Christine & David i.e. grant of a term not exceeding seven years) for a consideration less than the best that can be reasonably FIREFIGHTERS were called to deal with fluid on the obtained in the market. road following a car accident near Hembury Fort, AMELIA But the General Disposal Consent (England) 2003 Broadhembury, Happy 72nd Birthday provides a way around this. The incident occured on Saturday, January 19th just HOWARD GLIDEWELL In short, local authorities may dispose of land in this after 10am. There were no details of the accident other manner if it is likely to contribute to the promotion or than the fact that nobody appeared injured. HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY Sustainable Saturday MARROW Got a story for Growing old is mandatory. returns this weekend Love from William, Growing up is optional! our Honiton Myra & the kids x x x Love from Mum & Dad FoLLoWingthe success of the first Sustainable Saturday held in January, transition town Honiton will be holding the event again, this Saturday (Feb- edition ? ruary 2nd.) FREE FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENT FORM Sustainable Saturday will take place at the Mackarness Hall from 9am until 12noon and is free Call the Message............................................................................................................................................................................................. to attend. ............................................................................................................................................................... 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As well as the usual suspects lack of bins in the Littletown area can report this to Honiton Town Please note message must be received by Friday 4pm for the Tuesday publication Cpauustl@omsoearn dSseorvmicaer:k eTteinl g0.c1o3.0u5k 858166 or email such as sweet wrappers, packets so we’re going to ask East Devon Council on 01404 42957. NEWS FROM EAST DEVON www.axminster-today.co.uk Tuesday, January 29th 2013 5 Council drop housing advice sessions Council leader in hospital A LOCALauthority looks set to drop its current format Board said: “The sessions were initially very well at- “In some areas we hold housing surgeries as and of housing drop-in sessions because of low turnouts. tended with more than 15 tenants at the first few ses- when needed, most notably on the Heath Park estate in after return A recommendation has been made to scrap the cur- sion held in Exmouth. Honiton. rent format of regular sessions and instead operate on The number of tenants attending varied and in towns “We intend to continue with the surgeries and expand an ‘as and when required’ basis. such as Exmouth and Axminster the number of tenants these to cover other areas as and when the need arises.” from holiday It was in 2007 that East Devon District Council’s taking up this opportunity to meet staff have been high, Members of the Housing Review Board met on Jan- (EDDC) Tenant Participation team introduced district- whereas in villages such as Newton Poppleford the uary 10th and resolved to recommend that drop-in ses- wide informal drop in sessions to provide an opportu- numbers have been consistently low. sions in the current format are stopped and ad hoc EAST Devon District nity for tenants to meet housing officers in person. “In the last 12 months the number of tenants attending sessions be held as and when required. Council (EDDC) leader Some sessions attracted more than 15 tenants but the sessions has significantly decreased. In addition, it was recommended that drop-in sessions Paul Diviani was admitted there has since been a decline - with one session in “As so few tenants are taking this opportunity to could be held - but only after what is known as estate to a London hospital after 2012 failing to attract a single tenant. speak to housing officers, we are recommending that walkabouts. returning from a holiday A report prepared for EDDC’s Housing Review these sessions are discontinued in the present format. A final decision will be made in due course. overseas. Sidmouth tops recycled AONB celebrating 50 years It is understood that Mr Diviani - who is a Conser- Christmas tree league vative councillor repre- senting Yarty Ward - holidayed in South Africa EAST Devon Parks Service has reported a good crop of EASTDevon is well known for its will be running a photographic com- Anniversary celebrations will take and was taken ill on his way back to the UK. Christmas trees for the annual recycling effort in the beautiful landscapes, stunning coast- petition entitled “Focus on 50 – cel- place on Friday, September 20th at EDDC has confirmed its leader underwent tests district this year. line, fascinating history and vibrant ebrating half a century of the East Bicton College. Professor Michael in hospital and has since been discharged and re- The annual recycling of Christmas trees took place in communities. Devon AONB” as well as a writing Dower CBE, former chief executive turned to Devon. In 1963 this unique landscape was competition for all ages called “Life of the Countryside Commission, will the week following Twelfth Night recently. In a statement issued on Wednesday, January designated as an Area of Outstanding and Landscape” with some great be the special guest. He is also son A total of 633 trees were turned into woodchip, which 23rd, an EDDC spokesperson said: “As a precaution will now be composted for future use as mulch. Nimaptuorratal nBceea nuatyti, oinna rlelyc.o Tgnoi tmioanr ko ft hitiss prizesW oanl ko ftfheer. East Devon Way olafi dJo thhne fDoouwndear,t iwonhso sfeo rw thoerk N inat 1io9n4a5l following a holiday abroad it was thought prudent The total number of trees recycled was just 6 down special anniversary 2013 will be a The AONB is also challenging as Parks and Access to the Countryside to keep Paul in hospital for tests to establish the na- fewer than in January 2012. (cid:0) year of celebration with events, ac- many people as possible to walk the Act 1949 which created the AONB ture of the problem which caused him a great de- The totals by town are as follows (with 2012 figures tivities and exhibitions throughout length of the East Devon Way during and National Park system. gree of discomfort over the weekend after flying in brackets): the region. the year. This 40-mile route passes John Wilding, Head of Forestry into Heathrow Airport last Saturday (January 19th). (cid:1) Sidmouth 152 (138) The festivities kick off in April through the heart of the AONB, from and Environment for Clinton Devon “The results have yielded nothing of concern or (cid:1) Exmouth 126 (157) with Heritage Week culminating in Exmouth to Lyme Regis. All those Estate, and East Devon AONB Part- that is of risk to other people. (cid:1) Seaton 88 (56) the Peter Orlando Hutchinson Proj- who complete the route will be re- nership chairman, said “The East “As a consequence Paul returned to Devon yes- ect Conference at Kennaway House warded with a unique certificate. Devon AONB is an inspirational terday i.e. Tuesday (as against being in his EDDC of- (cid:1) Budleigh Salterton 80 (57) in Sidmouth. Throughout the sum- Local businesses are being encour- place to live and work and we hope fice on Monday as planned). (cid:1) Ottery St Mary 70 (87) mer the AONB team and members aged to get involved by using the as many people as possible will help “This did not prevent him being able to carry on (cid:1)Honiton 47 (60) of the AONB Partnership will be at- 50th anniversary logo. In return us celebrate this amazing land- working with his iPhone and laptop.” (cid:1) Axminster 43 (64) tending the Axe Vale Festival, Heath they will be included on a supporters scape”. “Andrew Moulding, who is a highly capable and A council official said: “Some towns saw a healthy in- Week at Woodbury Common and list and receive free promotion of To make sure you don’t miss out experienced deputy leader, was looking after day- crease in participation, whilst other others dropped Honiton Show, with displays de- their business not only on the East on any of the activities and to get to-day issues while Paul was on holiday and was scribing the many varied projects the Devon AONB stand at high profile more information, go to www.east- back, but there seems to be no particular pattern or able to cope with the extra two days’ cover.” AONB supports. local shows, but also on their web- devonaonb.org.uk or contact the reason to explain the differences.” From January onwards the AONB site. team on 01404 46663 FREE MOTS BATTERIES HEALTH TYRES CAMBELTS AIR CON EXHAUSTS CLUTCHES VEHICLE & TYRES & BRAKES DIAGNOSTICS CHECK HANDS SERVICING AUTO PARKING FREE TOWBARS BRAKES STEERING SUSPENSION WELDING & MOTs ELECTRICS SENSORS KITS in our reception area 6 Tuesday January 29th 2013 www.honiton-today.co.uk NEWS FROM HONITON Lions begin the new year with £2,000 by Laura Goldsbury Noy MEMBERSof the Honi- ton and District Lions [email protected] Club kick-started 2013 by giving away a total of £2,000 to local charities. Gathering at the Deer thanked the Lions for all throughout 2012 with the support given in their product stands, Park Hotel, near Honi- 2012 and remarked that book sales, pamper ton, members of the club since their appearance on evenings and fundraisers and the Lions Ladies BBC Spotlight, more all for local charities. held a special charity people are now aware of Mrs Guilbert said that presentation evening, their work. they had wonderful re- welcoming representa- Mr Lavery concluded sults from their fundrais- tives from three local with an interesting statis- ing efforts of 2012 and charities to enjoy the tic, stating that their that they were proud to evening. bikes are called out 16 support FORCE and The Devon Freewheel- times a day - over 5,000 Hospiscare who provide ers were the first to ben- times a year - and the vital assistance to people efit from the evening, work is completely car- locally and beyond. receiving a cheque for ried out by volunteers. Lions president Steve £1,000. Not to be outdone by Guilbert added: “By put- Lions president Steve the male members of the ting local money back Guilbert welcomed Dan Honiton and District into the local commu- Lavery and Kevin Lee Lions, the club presi- nity, it gives everyone a from the charity dent’s wife, Lyn Guil- good feeling, but without He said, “The Free- bert, stepped forward the support of the com- wheelers is a fantastic surrounded by all the munity in Honiton and charitable service run on Lions Ladies to present Ottery St Mary, none of behalf of the people in cheques to representa- this would be possible.” Devon. tives from FORCE and The Honiton and Dis- “We’re proud to sup- Hospiscare. trict Lions Club and the port such a worthy cause Cheques for a total of Lions Ladies concluded in presenting the cheque £500 were presented to the night by thanking all for £1000.” both Jean and David who had contributed to The Devon Freewheel- Cantle of the Exeter their events, both in the ers are one of the Lions’ based cancer charity, local community and CELEBRATORY EVENING | Members of Honiton and Regional Charities again FORCE, and to Mary further afield. District Lions Club, Lions Ladies and representatives this year. Bolshaw of Hospiscare. The group are now of local charities flooded the Deer Park Hotel, near Dan Lavery of the The Lions Ladies looking forward to their Honiton, for a special charity presentation evening Devon Freewheelers group also worked hard fundraising for 2013. Live Internet Sale MAKE A WILL AND POWER OF ATTORNEY AND HELP A CHARITY Antique and Collectors Sale Due to the ongoing success of previous campaigns, we are promoting Wills benefiting local charities. Monday 11th February @ 10am During January and February 2013 we are offering to prepare your will at a discount from our normal fee. Typically a straightforward will will cost £150.00 and two Viewing: Thurs. 7th & Fri. 8th 9.30-5.00 and Sat. 9th 9.30-1.30 “mirror wills” for couples will cost £195.00. We will donate one half of that fee to a local charity from a selected list. To include: Paintings & Prints, Silver & Jewellery, Medals There is no obligation on you to leave a gift to a charity but you may wish to do so. & Coins, Toys & Stamps, Boxing & Guitars, Furniture We will also make a discount of £50 against our normal fees if instructed to prepare a & Rugs, Posters & Postcards, Ceramics & Glass etc power of attorney for you. For further information or to make an appointment with one of our specialist solicitors please contact : BEVISS & BECKINGSALE BEVISS & BECKINGSALE £'H3Ee5xnp0re0yc -tO a£'tN4io5eni0l',,0 'PicC£ao1sn6sto0e 0me t-p l£ao 2rGa0ri0na0ev' ure Ricky Hatton v. Axminster Office Chard Office Gloeowr gdiraens sOeark George IV gold OffiJcuiaaln s iUgrnaendg oro be Crimea War Victoria Boyer 01297 630700 Michael Micklethwait 01460 269700 (one of four pocket watch (one Chinese jade and English rapier small (frodmir eac cto flrloemcti on MCehdaargl ere olaft Liniggh tto in the sale) of four in the sale) gold pendant sword with silver mounts Lonsdale sponsors) Brigade £800 - £1400 £2400 - £2800 £2000 - £3000 £750 - £1000 £600 - £1000 £800 - £1400 BEVISS & BECKINGSALE BEVISS & BECKINGSALE Next Sales:General & Collectors 11th March- ENTRIES INVITED Honiton Office Seaton Office Antiques & Collectors 22nd April Emily Dushynsky 01404 548050 Paul Watkins 01297 626950 www.bevissandbeckingsale.co.uk Bicton Street Auction Rooms, Exmouth EX8 2RT email: [email protected] web: www.piersmotleyauctions.co.uk NEWS FROM HONITON www.honiton-today.co.uk Tuesday, January 29th 2012 7 worth of donations to local charities (cid:0)Jean and David Cantle of Exeter based cancer charity, FORCE, were presented with £500 by club (cid:0)Members of the Lions Club were proud to support the Devon president’s wife, Lyn Guilbert and the Lions Ladies Freewheelers, the Lion’s regional charity of the year, presenting £1000 to representatives, Dan Lavery and Kevin Lee (cid:0)David Cantle of FORCE, Lions President Steve Guilbert, Mary Bolshaw of Hospiscare, District Lions Club President’s wife Lyn Guilbert and Kevin Lee of the Devon Freewheelers (cid:0)Lions Ladies and Lyn Guilbert support Mary Bolshaw of Hospiscare with £500 Bottle of bubbly for Honiton Libraries Day draw winner In celebratIon of na- tional libraries Day, staff at Honiton library will be offering people a chance to win a bottle of bubbly. anyone over the age of 18, who is already a member of the library and brings a friend to the library, will be en- tered into the free draw to grab a bottle of Pros- ecco for themselves and another for their friend. Staring on Saturday, February 9th and run- ning until the end of the month, the celebration will also mean more staff will be posted to the li- brary, who will be on hand to offer all the ad- vice and services you need. Staff are also encour- aging people who use the library on February 9th to write on a post-it CARS FOR CANCER.CO.UK note about the reasons why they love using Cars for Cancer is the problem free solution to your unwanted vehicle or scrap. Have a car, van, motorbike or any their local library service, other vehicle you no longer require then please call Cars for Cancer on 01404 831264. Whether your vehicle is a with the hope to fill a display board full of non runner, mot failure or scrap or if you just don’t need it anymore, then we can help you. comments. Cars for Cancer will collect your vehicle problem free at no cost to yourself, it will then be recycled or resold to raise money for Cancer Research or treatment. For more information please visit carsforcancer.co.uk. 8 Tuesday January 29th 2013 www.seaton-today.co.uk SEATON & BEER NEWS Walk your way to health on the Wetlands News briefs Music 4 Life by Laura Goldsbury Noy IT’S not too late to make a New Year resolu- for a regular brisk walk can be a great way to If you would like to join in, make your way Beervillagers are gearing up for tion that will be fun to keep and cost you noth- [email protected] increase physical activity levels, gain en- to the Axe Estuary Wetlands Car Park next to ing. hanced physical and psychological health Seaton Cemetery, at 10:15am for a 10:30am a music event to be held on Sat- In an initiative run by Leisure East Devon benefits and improve the way you feel about start, on February 7th. urday, February 2nd to raise in partnership with NHS Devon, Seaton and “Anyone with a history of heart problems or your life. Walks are free of charge, and refreshments money for Cancer research. Colyton Medical Practice (working with other medical conditions should consult their This scheme offers the added benefit of will be available at the end. ‘Music 4 Life’ will begin with a Townsend House Surgery) and East Devon doctor beforehand.” meeting up with others and exploring some For more information contact Andrew Dare table top sale from 9am until 1pm District Council’s Countryside team, the first Dr Joe Kent, from Seaton and Colyton Med- of thje most beautiful areas of our commu- on 01404 814 317 or outreach@ledleisure. at the Mariners Hall, with stalls of a series of Health Walks will take place on ical Practice added: “For many people, going nity.” co.uk featuring tools, children’s toys, February 7th. Villagers say farewell to Patricia books and homemade cakes, as The ‘Walk this Way’ scheme was first intro- well as bacon butties and re- duced in 2001 in East Devon to encourage freshments. people of all ages and abilities, including Then it’s time to boogie on down those with health and mobility problems, to Volunteers and members funds for new displays at the her championship of the World work, support and dedication introduce walking as part of their routine and through the decades from 7pm of Beer Village Heritage gath- Fine Foundation Centre as well Heritage site. over the years and wished her lifestyle. until midnight with five live local Now it is coming to Seaton, where partici- ered at the village bomb shel- as planning and implementing Those attending the party and her husband well for their acts taking to the stage at the pants can take advantage of the striking ter to bid farewell to a long a varied programme of walks thanked Patricia for all her hard retirement in Cornwall. Mariners Hall. beauty of the Axe Estuary Wetlands. serving trustee of the group. and talks. Artists on the night will include All walks are led by qualified volunteer A great number of support- Her rock-pool safaris are al- Dan Crisp, Adam Sweet and The ‘walk leaders’ who have undergone the na- ers turned up to the farewell ways popular, and her ency- Barries, and organisers hope for a tional ‘Walking the Way to Health’ training as party, which aimed to cele- clopaedic knowledge of all real party to help boost their well as receiving training in First Aid Resus- brate the work of dedicated things ecological will be much fundraising. citation. villager Patricia Farrell before missed by the group. Tickets cost £8 (£10 on the The walk routes are kept short so that they she retires to Cornwall. she organised a ‘bioblitz’ on door) and are available from can easily be fitted into a daily routine. The As well as being co-chair- Beer beach in 2011, and is cur- post-Christmas period is a time when many man, Patricia has been in- rently writing up the results of Annie Boalch on 01297 21305 or turn their thoughts towards improving their volved in village heritage for 20 a dormouse survey under- from Beer Post Office. well-being, and what better opportunity to years. taken last year. Arts evening enjoy a new fitness regime than joining other As an ecologist, Patricia first During 2012, Patricia worked like minded people for an invigorating walk became involved with the Beer on the Wildscapes project with in a stunning landscape? environmental Group before it the east Devon Area of out- BeerArts Group will present a Exercise doesn’t have to be painful, and it amalgamated with Beer Vil- standing natural Beauty and social evening of illustrated talks can even be fun. Routes around the Axe Es- lage Heritage. local parish councils, as well as covering bird migration and ecol- tuary Wetlands are easy - flat and level with a During her role, she has with Beer scouts and Cubs. ogy by Dr Humphrey Sitters and high-grade surface. headed a number of projects Patricia has also been an ac- the Art of Bee Keeping by row- Walk co-ordinator Andrew Dare said: “The and campaigns such as ‘Don’t tive member of the Coastlink land Malony and John Hewson. walks are aimed at people who are doing very poo-poo it’, helping to clear group and with other initia- BIDDING FAREWELL | Long-serving member of the Beer The event will be held on Thurs- little or no exercise at present, but who would away dog mess from Beer’s tives managed by the Jurassic Village Heritage, Patricia Farrell, is pictured opening a farewell day, January 31st, starting at like to become more active. streets. Coast team. In 2010 she was gift alongside the chairman of Beer Village Heritage and Fine 7:30pm in Beer Social Club. entry “However, everyone is welcome. Walkers More recently Patricia has one of the first recipients of Foundation Centre, Norah Jaggers, and volunteer Ursula are encouraged to walk at their own comfort- is free and all are welcome. been very active in raising the Jurassic Coast Award for Makepeace Photo by HENRY JAGGERS able stimulating pace; this varies from person to person. Imagine the peace of mind you’ll feel knowing that your loved one is getting the best possible care in a loving and understanding environment. Located in the delightful seaside town of Exmouth, Rose Lodge is the perfect place for people living with Dementia to experience the highest quality of life. Caring for someone with dementia yourself can be tiring and often very distressing. 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Please call Peter or Karen now on 01395 227071 to discuss your needs. READ ABOUT LIFE AT ROSE LODGE AT WWW.DEMENTIACAREDEVON.CO.UK SEATON & BEER NEWS www.seaton-today.co.uk Tuesday January 29th 2013 9 Seaton Panto cast prepares for ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ SEATONPanto is busy rehearsing years old to ‘over 50.’ Supported Tickets are already selling fast for their next production of ‘Jack by Seaton’s popular and well- from the Town Hall Box Office but & the Beanstalk’ to be staged at known ‘thespians’, four of the there are spaces still available ‘The Gateway’, Seaton Town Hall lead roles in this year’s pan- across the performances, includ- from Thursday, February 14th to tomime will be played by youth ing the Saturday matinee. Sunday, February 17th. members of the society. Tickets are £8 for adults and Once again a leading cast fea- With a very funny script and £5 for children, 12 and under turing a handful of spectacular lively songs, plus the usual panto and are available from the box young performers will be at the banter and slapstick, the show office on 01297 625699, open forefront of the show, with cast promises to be another family Monday to Saturday, 10am until members ranging from eight treat. 1pm. (cid:1)Wicked Witch Piccalilli (cid:1)Dancers Laura, Caitlin and Victoria (Rosie Manley) (cid:1)Jack (Alison Bennett) and (cid:1)Snatchet and Scarper (Debbie Princess Primrose (Jess Hill) and Caraleigh Bradley) (cid:2) YoungSteRS from Seaton Pantomime Society got creative when they got together for a special workshop. The group were joined by local sculptor Harry Cooper to focus on creating props and designing the set for their upcoming pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. Whilst making various props for their upcoming performance, they also created the giant beanstalk 10 Tuesday January 29th 2013 www.axminster-today.co.uk VILLAGE NEWS Making merry N the village of THEATRE REVIEW is pretty much an art form Membury they know in its own right. I by Philip Evans how to let their hair With such a confined down – especially when stage area, improvisation it comes to the pan- Cinderella is essential and director tomime season. Membury Merrymakers and set designer Barry And let their hair down Marshall and his team de- Membury Village Hall they certainly did with serve great credit for creat- the staging of the vil- ing no less than 15 scene lage’s 12th panto, Cin- But this was more than experience, taking audi- changes by clever use of derella, presented by the just a group of keen ama- ence participation to new the flaps. Membury Merrymakers. Top marks also to musi- teur stage performers pre- limits. In the cosy confines of cal director Billy senting their annual outing They positively revelled the village hall and with Matthews, one of the most in the spotlight. This was a in the corny jokes, ads libs one of the smallest stage talented young performers areas imaginable, the real village event and on and occasional slip-ups, in the area, for his choice Merrymakers produced a the night I attended the au- adding greatly to the hu- of musical numbers which show that had the packed dience worked just as hard mour of the occasion, greatly enhanced the en- out audiences rolling is as the cast to make the proving beyond doubt that joyment factor and which The Folly Nursery judged “Outstanding” by Ofsted in the garden and use the fences to practice their first the aisles. evening such an enjoyable making merry in Membury included some classics in 2012, catering for children from birth to five years steps. Lucy, the guinea fowl and Sparkle and Milla, the old, has spaces for babies this summer. So if you are chickens, provide great entertainment and are a draw planning to return to work later in the year do come for toddlers to make their way across the grass by any and see the cosy environment inside the Folly and means possible. The Folly Nursery in Dalwood is just the great outdoors that our babies use ‘dressed to 5 minutes off the A35 at the Shute turn and the play’ even in this chilly weather! We get outside in all ample parking makes dropping off really easy. In the weathers – the Pre-School children doing Forest school holidays and at half term there are also special School every week and the babies and toddlers crawl activities for 5 to 8 year olds. (cid:0)CHORUS LINE: Cast members who did a stalwart job support- ing the leading performers in Membury Merrymakers’ “Cin- derella” pantomime at the Vil- lage Hall (cid:0)MEMBURY’S ROYAL PARTY: King Nat Bruzon, Queen Angela Stride and Prince Harry Kirsten McIlroy pictured with their two hapless courtiers Dan and Dino (Pauline Masrshall and Robbi Robson)