Pulman’s View from www.viewnews.co.uk HONITON & OTTERY ST MARY Tuesday, January 24th 2017 Pick up your free copy Community recycling OTTERY NEWS lHONTION business sets up home in Ottery St Mary- page 4 scheme under threat l LOTS on offer to help lead an active mind and active life - page 11 PETER HODGES [email protected] THE fight to save the popular Otter Rotters NEXT AUCTIONN recycling service is gathering support after Monday 30th January,, 10.00am it was announced it could face closure, fol- Please see pagee: 15 lowing cost cutting proposals by the county council. Otter Rotters spoke out last year after Devon County Council proposed to reduce the amount paid per tonne to community recycling groups. est ffoor 26 yearss The proposal will mean that the rotters’ funding (Honiton) Ltd Also aat Otter Nurseries could be reduced by almost half as the council seek to cut the amount it pays to community re- Windoww & cycling schemes to a flat rate of £25 per tonne. Otter Rotters currently receive £58 per tonne. Otter Rotters is a not-for-profit enterprise which started in Ottery St Mary and now serves a large portion of East Devon. Their primary aim is to Conservaatory find a sustainable way to tackle, at a local level, the growing problem of domestic waste disposal, in particular the organic waste. Installation Otter Rotters also aims to contribute to their local community by providing opportunities to disadvantaged groups and individuals. n HONITONresident Dean Mallon has spoken of the benefits he has received since he One of the group’s volunteers, Honiton resident started volunteering with Otter Rotters Dean Mallon, has spoken of what volunteering 01404 466776 with the organisation entails and how it has cling Hero of the Year Award” from Devon losing a healthy routine, wide social interaction, helped him and his fellow volunteers. County Council. exercise, and increased opportunities to secure He said: “Every other Monday I empty your Otter Rotters director Mandy Jennings ex- paid employment. Other people, who are inspired Otter Rotter bag into our van – this equates to at plained the impact Otter Rotters has had on the by the success our team enjoy, will lose a lifeline GGett YYour FFRREEEE QQQQuotte least 150 car journeys saved for Honiton alone. area and what effect the cost-cutting proposal – the knowledge that there is hope for them also.” “Our small team currently empty more than will have on the organisation. When the proposal was first discussed, a 60,000 Otter Rotter bags a year, and more people Mrs Jennings said: “From day one Otter Rot- spokesperson for Devon County Council said: 24 hour join each week. ters teams have consisted of people struggling “Whilst the county council fully supports the “I’m proud of what we do – we are there for peo- against a disadvantage, whether it is a mental community groups, it is hard to justify continu- emergency ple without cars, people who appreciate a bit of health issue, learning disability, autism, head in- ing to pay a higher discretionary rate to commu- service extra help so they can continue to garden and jury, burn out, stress, depression or substance nity groups when the council could manage this people who recognise that it would be thousands abuse issues. They all have one thing in common waste cheaper through its new contract. It is pro- Ring us about our FREE ‘Creaky Clinics’ more car journeys if we stopped doing our – they may have tried to access services, but still posed, therefore, that the credit rate paid to for cats and dogs aged 9 years and over rounds. have ongoing needs, whether it is medication or Community Composting Groups will be reduced “I’m proud of my team mates – many of us have needing to feel part of something worthwhile. to a flat rate of £25 per tonne from 1st April 2017.” www.valevetgroup.com seen difficult times, but we love what we do and “Otter Rotters has never had a penny from NHS Ms Jennings told Pulman’s View from Honi- we’re fitter than ever – thanks to our volunteer- budgets, but saves it money by reducing the ton & Ottery St Mary that the organisation Cullompton Honiton ing with Otter Rotters.” number and severity of health agency interven- could carry on under a different guise, but she 01884 35558 01404 44095 Mr Mallon has been rewarded for his work with tions. wasn’t prepared to confirm what that might be Tiverton Uffculme Otter Rotters several times including a “Recy- “If we are forced to give up, our teams will be at this point. 01884 258585 018844 841317 UPTO DISCONTINUED, REMNANTS, QUALITY SECONDS AND JANUARY OUTLET EXCLUSIVES HUNDREDS OF FACTORY SHOP OFF TH M0u1s2b9u7r y3 3R9o9a3d aAxxmmininsstteerrs h oEpX.1co3. u8kTJ SATURDAY 28 JAN YOUR TOWN, YOUR NCEAWRPEST.S..YOUR VIEW - across East Devon Open Mon - Fri: 9am - 5.30pm, Sat: 10am - 5pm SALE ENDS % 50 SALE 2 Tuesday, January 24th 2017 www.viewnews.co.uk HEALTH MATTERS INSIDE this week’s paper Golden Years Pages 27-30 A NEW 24-hour maternity the RD&E for further exami- able to offer this new service. National Story triage service is set to launch nation. We feel that by offering con- at the Royal Devon & Exeter In an emergency, patients sistent advice via one tele- Telling Week Hospital, which will give ex- should always dial 999 in the phone line will improve the pectant mums direct access first instance. information given and subse- to support from qualified The new set up marks a quent care that women will Page 14 midwives if they have con- change from the current ser- be seen in the right location cerns about their pregnancy. vice provision, where women by the most appropriate per- The service which opened who require a review are son and this fits in with the New To You this week, includes a new seen either on the Fetal and trust agenda to ensure seam- triage team of experienced Maternal Assessment Unit less working across ser- Page 15 midwives, a unit within the (FMAU) or on the Labour vices.” Ante/Postnatal Ward and a Ward. The new team will be made dedicated 24-hour phone It is hoped that the new up of midwives who cur- number to call for help and triage service will provide a Ferne Animal rently work in FMAU outpa- guidance. simpler and more efficient The service will ensure service to patients and re- tients and the wider Sanctuary mums-to-be receive consis- duce unnecessary admis- maternity service. The as- tent and timely advice over sions to the hospital by sessment area will utilise Page 15 the phone from a midwife ensuring women are access- available space on the who can decide whether they ing the right maternity ser- Ante/Postnatal ward in the need to come in to the unit vice for their needs. Centre for Women’s Health. JOBS –Page 26 | VIEW 2 –Pages 21-25 for further assessment. The Jo Bassett, Senior Midwife Patients, GPs or commu- phone number can also be at the Royal Devon & Exeter nity midwives wishing to SERVICES –Pages 41-46 | SPORT –Pages 53-56 used by GPs and community NHS Foundation Trust said: contact the maternity service midwives to refer patients to “We are really pleased to be should phone 01392 406616. Schools miss out on £100,000 funding THIS WEEK’S WEATHER EASTDevon MP Sir Hugo Swire has urged funding. We have Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday his own Government to “go back to the draw- waited and waited and ing board and look again at the national fund- waited for the new re- ing formula” after it was revealed that Devon view of the situation, Schools are set to lose out on more than in the expectation that £100,000 worth of funding. finally that will be The Department for Education recently recognised and our launched a new funding formula, which will children, our teachers see 10,000 schools gaining money and a simi- and the other staff in lar number losing. education will receive The DfE are saying the ‘crucial’ reforms will a fair and properly tackle the ‘historical postcode lottery’ in funded settlement. 7oC 6oC 9oC 10oC school funding and that funding every child “On the face of it, I 2oC 5oC 6oC 5oC fairly and according to their specific needs have to say to the Hugo Swire ‘sits at the heart of the government’s pledge to Minister that that build a country that works for everyone, not does not appear to be just the privileged few.’ the position we are in. I say to him gently, as The King’s School in Ottery St Mary an- south-west MPs come together perhaps more Pulman’s View Series of Newspapers nounced last week that if the government did- regularly than we have in the past, that it was n’t rethink the funding the cost-saving the south west that delivered a majority for measure would have ‘a lasting and negative this government in 2015. It is the south west view impact’ on children’s education. that often considers itself to be an overlooked Pulman’s View Series of Newspapers, incorporating Pulman’s Schools in Devon have been underfunded part of the country in terms of spend and in- Weekly News, is published by Capital Media Newspapers Lim- compared to the national average for decades frastructure. It is the south west and south ited at Unit 3, St Michael’s Business Centre, Church Street, Lyme and Sir Hugo Swire secured a Westminster west MPs who, together, will not put up with from jnReodeeuwigtr@nisspa,v laDiipseemowrr .nsi esIef twc yDosom.Tcu7om h .u3iatkDvte eB d | a t Woc| o peTmbreosplvieltiapedi:hin nowtg,nw pef:wla ei0.arv1,s i2aeec 9wcc7onu n4ertaw4at6ces1.t ac 5gno7rd.o u ubk| pa El |ea m dnTicahteioildsr: CMN Hjloaaisntll ew dde etebokga,et weth hoeenrr eteo dM duPicssac tufirsoosnm t hf auecn mrdoiasntstg et hrin.e cDoeuvnotny bg“Leetienhtge’sr o lvtoheorikslo amogkoaeridnn ai nnagty tm[hJoear nerue. aWvrieey w h1,a9 vtlehet ]c’ sot omg eesta t yoit-, Philip Evans at the above address. If you feel your complaint has During the debate Sir Hugo said: “What I am right and let’s get a fair deal for Devon.” newspapers not been addressed satisfactorily, you can contact the Independent saying is that, within the spending envelope Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) at Gate House, 1 Farringdon that the government have set out, we want Street, London EC4M 7LG | Tel: 0300 123 22 20 GET IN TOUCH fairness. I believe that all members in this chamber this morning, across the party di- Managing Director and Editor vide, would agree that, for too long Devon, as PHILIP EVANS 01297 446155 a county, has lost out in terms of educational Deputy Editor EASST DEVON BBRANCH JAMES COLES 01297 446168 Sports Editor HOWARD LARCOMBE 01297 446152 wwww.eastdevonccats.com Chief Reporter ALL OUR CCAATTSS AND KKIITTTEEENNS AARE FFLLEEAAD, WWOORMEEDD, VVAACCINNAATTEEEDDD, MICROCHIIPPPPEEDD AND IF OLD ANDERS LARSSON 01297 446142 EENNOUGHH,, NEUTTEEERREEDD. 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The collision took place near the Three Horse- shoes junction, andapolice spokesperson said: “A 77-year-old man driving a blue Honda Jazz died after being in collision with a red Renault. “The driver of the Clio, a man in his 50s from Devon, was airlifted to Derriford Hospital in Ply- mouth with serious chest and leg injuries. “The deceased driver was from West Yorkshire. “Police collision investigators attended the scene and carried out a forensic investigation.  “The road was closed for approximately three and a half hours.” Anyone who witnessed the incident, or events leading up to it, is asked to contact police by emailing [email protected] or phoning 101, quoting log 628 of 20 January 2017. Better children’s services in Somerset after review CHANGEShave led to tangible improvements by Somerset County Council’s (SCC) Children’s n WiThBeer cliffs in the background, this shot by award-winning photographer Richard Austin captures the Seaton Tram reflection along Services. the River Axe In a letter to SCC leader Councillor John Osman, the Minister of State for Vulnerable Chil- dren and Families, Edward Timpson MP, re- Rise in Devon crime due to ferred to an independent review which found more manageable caseloads, a more stable work- force and better partnership working. Mr Timpson wrote: “These changes have led to tangible improvements in social work practice, more victims coming forward resulting in children and families receiving a considerably better service.” Councillor Frances Nicholson, SCC Cabinet member for Children and Families, was very pleased and said: “This feedback is very wel- come. We are anything but complacent and there RECORDED crime in the Devon a rise of 4,484 crimes or 5.8 per cent. supported and confident that we is a still a long way to go and much work to do. and Cornwall Police area rose by Deputy Chief Constable Paul will take their crime seriously. “But this confirms that we are moving forward almost six per cent in 2016 com- Netherton said: “We have one of “The upshot of this confidence as result of the hard work of our staff and part- pared to 2015. the highest levels of public confi- from our public, is that we will see ners. There were 81,949 recorded crimes dence of any force across the coun- a rise in the reporting of certain Councillor Osman added: “Safeguarding vul- for 2016 compared to 77,465 in 2015, try, and this means that people feel crime types. nerable children is everyone’s responsibility and “We have worked hard as a force it’s pleasing to see that the minister’s letter in- to improve our response in a num- cludes reference to better partnership working.” In March 2015 the council’s Children’s Services ber of key crime areas such as were judged by Ofsted to be inadequate for the rape, sexual offences, modern slav- second consecutive time. A team from Essex ery and domestic violence. County Council has been working with Somerset “In recent years we have seen a County Council since then to support its work. VALUATION DAYYS huge rise in both current and his- toric reporting in these areas, and EVERY THURSDAAY I am encouraged that victims are finding the courage to come for- IN HONITON ward and reach out to us knowing & that that they will be supported. “No victim should suffer in si- SIDMOUTH lence, and Devon and Cornwall Po- nDEPUTY Chief Constable Paul Products for sale at: lice will continue to work hard to Netherton –encouraged that more support these people and to give a victims are coming forward to re- Thursday 26th January voice to each and every one of port crime Turk’s Head, Honiton Antiqques & Jewelleryy them, regardless if this sees a rise Phone 07714 031 844 in our crime figures.” within this act include abusive and 01395 597 693 threatening messages sent via so- Thelma Hulbert Gallery The Deputy Chief Constable also cial media, phone calls that the vic- AALLPPAACCAA BBRREEEEDDEEERRSS explained that new legislation had Dowell Street played a part in the increase of re- tim perceives as threatening in SIDBURY • EAST DEVON Honiton ported crime. their nature, and even an abusive A variety of alpacas foor sale He said: “There has also been a note left on the windshield of a car from pets to breeding stock 10.00am - 12 noon number of new laws introduced for parking in-front of someone’s ALPACA TREKKKING house.” which will see a rise in crime fig- ALL YEAR ROUUND He concluded by praising his ures for all forces across the coun- Kennaway House workforce by saying: “I am confi- try, not just in Devon and dent that not only are my staff and Coburg Road Cornwall. officers working hard to protect “An example of this is the intro- Sidmouth and serve the public of Devon and duction of the Malicious Communi- 2.00pm - 4.00pm cations Act, which is responsible Cornwall, but that this part of the UK continues to remain a safe A ruby, diamond & emeraaald for just under half of the increase place to live, work, and visit, and AAllppaaccaa GGiiffttssanddd All enquiries please mounteSd o'plde rfochr e£d1', 6o0w0l broooch iDne vtootna la nredc Coordrnedw aclrli.”me in 2016 in tvhicatti mth oe f lcikriemlieh oiso dst iolfl vbeercyo mloiwn.g” a wwTwwrre..kbkeinagr hVoouucsheearslpavaaacilaabsle. caot.uk telephone 01392 413100 “Examples of new crimes that fall St. Edmund’s Court, Okehampton Street, Exeter. 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That’s Ottery St Mary and Honiton was Of those who responded 90 per part of the legacy that we’ve al- the Tour of Britain passing cent described the race as “very ways aimed for and, along with through their streets – and an in- enjoyable” and 61 per cent said the worldwide TV coverage, it all dependent report has revealed how they were inspired to cycle more helps to ensure Devon maintains the tour helped boost the economy often. its reputation as a cycling county. Lasting impression of Devon. “The event generated millions of Lilian May Rose passed away 5-12-2016. The report reveals that, despite The Tour of Britain visited Ottery pounds of extra spending by visi- the wet weather, the Devon Stage for the first time in its history and tors, benefitting businesses includ- Rest in peace Mum, love Sharon, of the tour, in September last has left a lasting impression. ing bed and breakfasts, cycling Chantelle, Chamina, Martin, Michelle, year –hosted by Devon County The town now wants to organise shops, pubs and eateries across the Council and supported by Teign- an annual race where they use the county, effectively extending the Pete and great grandchildren in No#s bridge District Council, East difficult Chineway Hill as a climb- holiday season in Devon into Devon District Council and Dart- ing event for amateur cyclists. September. moor National Park – attracted Both Honiton and Ottery St “Although the race won’t visit more spectators than the previous Mary caught cycling fever and, Devon next year, we’ll be looking 2014 stage and generated more despite awful weather conditions, at the possibilities for 2018.” GIVE YOUR than £4.26million for Devon’s were out in their numbers to catch Councillor Iain Chubb, East economy. a glimpse of cycling superstars, in- Devon District Council’s portfolio Crowds lined the 150km (93 cluding Britain’s Sir Bradley Wig- holder for the Environment, said: business mile) route starting in Sidmouth gins and Mark Cavendish, two of “We know that thousands of peo- and taking in towns including Ot- seven Rio Olympic medallists ple came to watch the spectacular BoAAost! tery St Mary and Honiton, before competing. start of the race in Sidmouth and finishing at Haytor on Dartmoor. Councillor Stuart Hughes, they lined the streets and roads as And in what was a major inter- Devon County Council’s Cabinet the race came through the district. national showcase for the county, Member for Highways with re- The weather certainly didn’t put the report says that 425,000 people sponsibility for cycling, said: “The them off. The tour is the UK’s FOR GREAT ADVERTISING watched the Devon stage live on impressive turnout, and that more biggest professional cycle event TV. people watched the Devon high- featuring world-class athletes and ccaallll lliilllliiee oonn 0011229977 444466116600 In addition 117,000 viewers lights programme than that of any it was great that it happened on watched the ITV4 repeat show of other stage, again demonstrates our very own doorstep. or email [email protected] the Devon stage, the highest repeat how well regarded the tour is in “East Devon certainly benefitted show viewing figures of all the Devon. from all the visitors who came to eight stages. “The tour is now a well-estab- watch on the day and I’m con- Of the 250,000 visitors that at- lished event on the sporting calen- vinced that the television coverage tended the race, approximately dar and I’d like to think that which showcased our glorious 45,000 came from outside the re- Devon has played a role in helping countryside – including our World gion, with around 55,000 people to achieve that over the years. Heritage Jurassic Coastline –will staying overnight. “It’s great to see that this report attract more visitors in the years to The report was based upon the has found that so many people en- come who are keen to see it for findings of a web-based survey of joyed the race and have been in- themselves.” New home and name for Halse of Honiton ONE of Honiton’s oldest businesses has left the town to take up new premises near Ottery St Mary. FREE FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENT FORM Philip Halse was joined by his father Peter and sons Edward and George, on the first day of trading at the Message.............................................................................................................................................................................................. new site at Daisymount. Halse of Honiton, as the business was known until ......................... the move, has been at its West End site in Honiton ....................................................................................................................................... ............................ since 1942, when Peter’s father John bought Mickle- ...................................................................................................................................... burgh's Foundry. The business, founded by John's Datefor insertion Tuesday _ _ / _ _ / _ _ grandfather, had operated at Sidmouth Station since Send to:View from Newspapers, Unit 3, St Michael’s Business Centre, Church Street, the 1880s. The new premises provides modern and greatly ex- Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3DB or Email: [email protected] panded facilities for both customers and the 30 staff nPHILIPHalse (centre) was joined by his father Signed: .................................. Telephone: ................................................. Address: .................................................................. Halse South West employs. and sons on the first day of trading at the new ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Philip Halse said: “We are delighted with the oppor- premises tunities for expansion that our new site offers us. The Please include SAE for return of any photos. business has grown dramatically over the last 30 years Halse South West’s Stores Manager, Martyn Sum- PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept announcements without a signature, address and telephone no. and with the sixth generation about to join us we are mers, was delighted to welcome his first customer, looking forward to further expansion and job cre- Russell Hayman of Hayne Farm, Gittisham, to the new All announcements must be in by 12 noon on Friday for the following week’s publication. ation.” improved spare parts department. www.viewnews.co.uk EAST DEVON Tuesday, January 24th 2017 5 Tenth anniversary of Fight the flu nSTRICKEN: MSC Napoli off Branscombe in 2007 Photo: Maritime and Napoli disaster Coastguard Agency HealtHexperts in Devon are urging people to stock up their medicine cabinets and get advice from their local pharmacist to protect themselves as the flu season gets underway. TENyears have passed since Branscombe and the Free flu vaccinations are offered to vulnera- stricken MSC Napoliattracted worldwide atten- ble groups including the elderly, those with tion. conditions such as heart or respiratory prob- The drama began on January 18th, 2007, when lems, pregnant women, carers and children the 62,000 tonne container ship, en route from aged two, three, four and in school years 1, 2 Antwerp to Durban, ran into a violent storm off and 3. Britanny and suffered catastrophic damage to its anyone who is eligible who hasn’t had their hull. vaccination is urged to get it –contact your All 26 crew members were airlifted to safety, but GP to find out more. northerly winds made it impossible for the vessel An inquiry later concluded it was the correct de- The chairman of the multi-agency Environment a spokesperson for NeW Devon CCG said: to shelter along the French coast. cision as it almost certainly averted a “pollution Group, Julian Wardlaw from the Environment “Flu occurs every year, usually in winter. It’s She was towed to sheltered waters off catastrophe” in the Channel. Agency, did 11 media interviews in two hours, in- highly infectious, with symptoms that come Branscombe, arriving in the morning of January Branscombe became the place to go to for sight- cluding two in French. on very quickly. The most common ones are: 20th. seers and people with other intentions. By the summer of 2007 it was decided to try to fever, chills, headache, aches and pains in the The decision to deliberately beach the stricken Containers lost from the deck washed ashore and refloat the Napoli. joints and muscles, and extreme tiredness. ship off East Devon was taken by the Secretary of attracted hoards of people from all over the UK in- Although it was successfully refloated, the vessel You can help prevent the spread of the virus State’s Representative for Maritime Salvage and tent on scavenging cargo. was too badly damaged to be towed so it was dis- by covering your mouth and nose when you Intervention (SOSREP). Boxes of shampoo, wine barrels and even BMW mantled instead, using explosives to separate the cough or sneeze, and wash your hands with motorcycles, still in bow section from the stern. soap frequently to reduce the risk of picking nCARGO: Containers on the beach their packing crates, The bow section was towed to Harland and Wolff up the virus. at the first sign of illness, act Photo: Environment Agency were taken off the Shipyard in Belfast for final dismantling while the quickly and ask your local pharmacist for ad- beach by an army of stern was left at Branscombe to be dismantled in vice.” modern day ‘wreckers’. situ. Rory Thompson, pharmacist at lloyds Phar- The disruption and The wreck was battered by winter storms in macy said: “You don’t need an appointment to disturbance to 2008, but was eventually cut up and taken by barge ask a pharmacist for advice and many have Branscombe was made to Rotterdam. private consulting rooms, designed to make it worse by narrow coun- Devon County Council helped fund a special re- easier for people to speak to us. try lanes that soon be- port that formed the basis for action and lobbying “We are trained to give advice and treatment came clogged with to ensure local authorities were better placed to for flu as well as a wide range of minor ail- vehicles. deal with any future shipping incidents. ments and illnesses such as coughs and colds, Media interest Current Devon County Council leader John Hart fever, sore throat, blocked nose, teething pain, reached fever pitch and said: “On the 10th anniversary, it is also a time to earache and more. journalists’ interest remember the many local volunteers who, along- “Using your pharmacy frees up GP time and switched from potential side the local councils and agencies, worked hard leaves hospital a&e departments to deal with pollution by oil to the to return this iconic stretch of coastline back to its life-threatening emergencies.” ransacking of cargo. former beauty for the enjoyment of everyone.” A good selection of quality modeern office furniture. 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Dr Rachel Mackenzie admitted to being “scared stiff” at first, but quickly changed her mind. She turned 80 on January 3rd and decided to do “something fun” for her birthday. Her skydive couldn’t take place on her birthday, so Artwork inspires she jumped instead on January 14th at Dunkeswell, witnessed by a large group of Hawkchurch residents. Skydives are weather-sensitive, and speaking to new logo for ARC Pulman’s Weekly News only a few days before, she said: “My only worry is that it might not happen, but I’m not frightened about the jump.” nDETERMINED: Dr Mackenzie pictured a few However, the weather saw perfect jumping condi- days before her jump and below during her jump tions, and the skydive went ahead as planned. nLOCAL counselling charity ARC has found a new ARC was formed in 2007 and is an independent Dr Mackenzie summed up by saying that the view logo thanks to Axminster-based artist Ricky Ro- body but integrated with the NHS mental health was stunning, and added: “I did it and it was most ex- main. structure. citing, but I was scared stiff at the beginning when I Psychotherapist and ARC founder Catherine Referrals are made through Axminster Medical got in the plane and we got higher and higher.” Davies got to choose from Mr Romain’s extensive Practice. Dr Mackenzie is very grateful to villagers for help- collection, and came up with a painting from 2009 Pictured is ARC chairman Dr Barry McKenna and ing to promote her fundraising. named Sometimes It’s Too Late For Tenderness. Mr Romain with the painting which inspired the new Friends, family, The Old Inn in Hawkchurch and The Bottle Inn in Marshwood have supported Dr The new logo will be used in promotional material. ARC logo. Mackenzie’s jump and a total of more than £1,000 had been raised two days after the skydive. Big breakfast fundraiser for hall And her choice of charity was easy given her back- ground. “Being a doctor I am interested in saving lives,” she THE trustees of Chardstock Money raised will go to- “We have had successful big said. Community Hall hope that wards the upkeep and main- breakfasts in the past and A cheque will be presented at the end of the month. hungry people will flock to tenance of the hall, which is this year have added a table Anyone wishing to make a donation can send a cheue to: Dr Rachel Mackenzie, The Old Rectory, the hall for the big breakfast largely dependent on dona- top sale for local societies to Hawkchurch, Devon, EX13 5XD. and table top sale this com- tions, grants and events like be involved and support this Dr Mackenzie and her late husband Donald (also a ing Sunday, January 29th. this. fundraising event. doctor) trained at St Thomas’ Hospital in London be- The event starts at 9am A full breakfast is £5, with “We hope this will attract fore joining a mission hospital in the Kalahari Desert. and will run until about bacon rolls at £2.50. new faces and that previous The couple then relocated to Hartland, Devon, for noon. Trustee John Cloke said: supporters will also return.” seven years before travelling through jungles, swamps and deserts doctoring wherever they were needed. There are better ways to communicate... tteeDSeeetttnhhrruut?uuugrrrggeeeellssiinn oggrr wmiittisshhhs inng sImmmFiiipllnneelldaa. notusstt chaaonw h DDelleppn ytaaoollu Caalll 0122997 522992255555 For great advertising opportunities to help you connect with potential customers Call Jenna on 01297 446147 www.lymebayden try.cco.uk Teemple House, 63 Broad Street, Lyme Reegis, DT7 3QF r yden try.co.uk www.viewnews.co.uk AXMINSTER Tuesday, January 24th 2017 7 Mayor nAxminster-based charity The Project received a £500 cheque when Costa officially thanks opened its branch in the town last week. Syria The charity, which supports young people with mental health issues, was chosen by appeal Costa for sponsorship. A cheque for £500 was pre- team sented. Pictured from left are Axmin- ster mayor Paul Hayward, Grant Axminstermayor Jones, Kerry Cable, Debbie Paul Hayward has Humberstone (all from The Pro- praised the team be- ject), Julian Burton (Jurassic hind the sponsor a Coast Coffee), Phil Hoare Costa boost for The Project Doctor in syria (branch manager), Kelly travers fundraiser. (Premier Coffee and Jurassic The appeal, Coast Coffee) and Andy Hirst launched in novem- (franchise partner). ber, exceeded the most optimistic ex- pectations of Axmin- Teamwork equals results for students’ maths challenge ster Churches together. 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See The Future is a charity which promotes eye care and regular optician check-ups. A spokesperson for the charity said: “A specialist entertainment company (from Wiltshire, of course!) has been engaged to ensure no animals except willing human volunteers are harmed during the evening. All jockeys are ‘hamateur’ and a great night’s fun and n FROM left Phil Creek, Chair South West Academy, Angela fund-raising is guaranteed; Blackwell, THG Curator, Cllr Stuart Hughes, Chairman of East we’re not telling ‘porkies’. Devon District Council Local companies have al- Art lovers flock to ready sponsored the event so that the races will include the Harts of Honiton Handi- winter exhibiton cap, The Deer Park Derby and the Red Homes Stakes. The evening features tote style betting and supper all for £12. 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No one would pre- tend that Axminster Drama Club’s produc- themselves on stage. for the audience not to tion of “Robinson Cru- Axminster Drama join in and share that soe - The Pantomime” Club has a vibrant good-feel factor. at the Guildhall last youth section - later Director Jack Price week was word perfect this year they will be is pretty much a ve- throughout or without staging Willy Russell’s taran - in experience, the occasional techni- “Blood Brothers” at not age - and always cal problem, especially the Guildhall - and it’s gets the best from his on the first night when a policy which is pay- charges. This produc- I attended. ing huge dividends. tion was no exception. But such trivialties count for nothing in Down the years nu- And 13-year-old Jes- the world of pan- merous would-be per- sica Leat, now an old tomime - and Axmin- formers have been hand through her fam- ster Drama Club can introduced to the local ily connection - mum Shortly after being shipwrecked on a desert island, Captain Thomas (Nicky Sweetland, far left) and his motley crew look back on this pro- stage with many of and dad are club stal- meet up with “Man Friday” (Mike Dowling) and his partner “Ruby Tuesday” (Heather White) duction as another job them now seasoned warts - was surely well done in a long list members of the cast born to spend her life played by Josie Cable, As in all good pan- been an emormous disappoints in pan- Mike Dowling made- of successes. with a popular follow- on the stage. a young lady with a tomimes, Robinson got boost for the young- toland and her comic the most chilled out All the ingredients of ing from local theatre- Not only did she play lovely voice and a defi- his girl in the end, the sters around her. timing was spot on as “Man Friday” I have a successful panto goers. the role of a fairy with nite stage presence, leading lady role of Dodgy wig, though! usual as the hapless ever seen with good were there in abun- And the great plus of great charm and poise dance - colourful cos- watching pantomimes but was also responsi- featuring strongly in “Katie Cook” being Leigh Conley was all “January Sales”, ex- support from Heather tumes, corny jokes, a such as this is that the ble for the choreogra- some of the best musi- taken by another you expected from the celling as always dur- White as “Ruby Tues- brilliant set (always kids’ enjoyment is in- phy, one of the high cal numbers such as youngster, Kat Hobbs, bad guy, “Captain ing the audience day”, his desert island the case with ADC), fectious, their enthusi- points of the produc- “Shut Up and Dance” who gave a delightful Jack Hawkins”, ex- participation inter- partner, and Tobi portrayal. tracting the very most lude when the kids loads of dancing, audi- asm transmitted tion, a big ask for one and “Trouble Maker”. Rouse as “Chief”. It was good to see ex- in boos and hisses came onto the stage. ence participation and across the footlights so so young. Josie is certianly one A rousing finale left perienced stage per- from the audience. Caroline is a born lots of kids enjoying it’s almost impossible The title role was to watch for the future. former Nicky Andy Blundell made comedienne and such the audience in fine spirits - and Axmin- Sweetland back on the an ideal dame, resple- an asset to the club. ster Drama Club’s rep- local stage instead of dent as “”Cassandra Playing alongside utation very much in hob-nobbing around Crusoe” in outlandish her as her partner in tact. the West End as my costumes and frighten- crime. “Noah The entertainments re- ing wigs and make-up, Ropes”, was 17-year- porter in London. and her long-suffering old James Windsor uAxminster Drama As expected, her’s son, “Chris Crusoe” who more than held Club will present was a word-perfect was confidently por- his own in the comic Monty Python’s portrayal of the disci- trayed by Katie stakes and whose nat- “Spamalot” at planarian “Captain Richards. ural exuberance was Axminster Guidhall Thomas” and her very The wonderful Caro- one of the show’s big September 28th-30th presence must have line Markham never plusses. 2017. Chorus: Amelia Speers, Jess Richards, Tobi and Heather White; set – the Monday Night Rouse, Katy Roy, Edi Rouse, Roison Hogarth, Crew; props – Marion Hansell; costumes – Sara Biba Campion, Isobel Blandamer, Jasmine Dowell, Yvonne Ayres and Melissa Ayres; wigs Rowe, Jasmine Mcauley, Emily Margetts, Iso- – Anne Baker; sound, music and loghts –Ash- bel Simpson, Bethan Rogers, Harriet Coley, ley Roy, Peter Simpson, Jessica Leat, Tony Fells; Jess Mcauley, Lousie Montague. programme and poster design –Mike Spellar; Production team:Director- Jack Price (as- box office – Archway Bookshop and Thelma sisted by Mike Spellar); choreography – Lessica Critchard; raffle – Joy Skarett; front of house – Leat; stage manager – Amy Coley; stage crew Jackie Demkiw and members and friends of – Paul Smith, Rolly Kelly, Gavin Coombes, Jack Axminster Drama Club; refreshments – Lesley Price, Bill Stuart; scemnery – Jackie Demkiw and Toy Huxford. “There ain’t nothing like a Dame” - Andy Blundell in the role of “Cassandra Crusoe” in one of her outlandish costumes