Pulman’s SSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSeeeeaaaattttooooooooooooooooonnnnnnnnnnnnnn View from &&&&&&&&&&&&&& BBBBBBBBBBBBBBeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrrrrrr Issue339 Est.2005 PICK UP YOUR FREE COPY plus Tuesday,January31st2012 ★SUPPORT YOUR HIGH STREET★ ScanthisQRcodewith yourSmartphonetoopen thePulman’sViewweb ★ SHOP LOCALLY ★ SHOP LOCALLY ★ SHOP LOCALLY ★ page—www.seaton- TOWN VENUE today.co.uk WINS CROWN DON’T MISS YOUR FREE The Gateway named top by guide ByANDERSLARSSON spokesperson said: “The Venue of the equipped kitchen, it can be turned to shouldbeavoidedTheGatewayisaprime [email protected] Week and Artist of the Week are not almostanypurpose.” example of how individuals/groups can INSIDE randomlychosen. TheEnterpriseSuiteandTheLounge- come together to change and steer a ASEATONvenuehasseenoffmore “Theyarechosenaccordingtoastrictset twofacilitieswithinthetownhall-were building,theirenvironmentandindeedthe than 12,000 facilities to be crowned of rules, but they are also checked alsopraisedinthereport. future of a once 'dying' town to one of manuallybeforebeinggiventheawards. Elga Mackie of Seaton’s Voice said: vibrancy. Venue of the Week by an PULMAN’S “We look for bands and venues with “Thisisatruereflectiononthequalityof “Along with many other positive entertainment website covering completepages-gooddescriptions,MP3s bands,theatmosphere,qualityofservice initiativesforSeaton,letsbeproudofwhat England, Scotland, Wales, Northern (orvenuemap),photos,reviews,gigs,etc andvenue. we are achieving and leave negativity IrelandandtheRepublicofIreland. that we think will be of interest to the “TheGateway(SeatonTownHall)now behind.” TheGatewayisthe‘stagename’givento public.” attractsaudiencesfromnotonlySeatonbut TheGatewayisLemonrockGigGuide VIEW EVERY Seaton Town Hall’s main hall when The gig guide’s report on the Seaton thesurroundingtowns/areas. venueoftheweekfromJanuary25th. Seaton’sVoicetookovermanagementof venue waxed lyrical, saying: “The “ThisisapositiveresultforSeaton,beit Seaton Town Hall is owned by East thevenue. GatewayMainHallisanidealvenuefor thecommunity,businessesandvisitors. DevonDistrictCouncilbutismanagedby Lemonrock Gig Guide concerts,theatricalproductions,weddings, Not only providing Seaton’sVoice,whichisasocialenterprise WEEK (www.lemonrock.com)featuresmorethan conferencesorparties. entertainment/provision for locals but runbyresidents. 12,000venues,sowinningtheweeklyrace “Abletoseatupto200,withroomfor somethingforourmostwelcomevisitors More information about The Gateway isnomeanfeat. over 400 standing, and equipped with a andmoreimportantlyhelpingtemptthem and the gig guide is available online at To be in with a chance, strict criteria stage,twodressingrooms,lighting,sound toreturn. www.seatongateway.co.uk and mustbemet,andaLemonrockGigGuide system, fully stocked bar and fully “Oncedescribedasawhiteelephantthat www.lemonrock.com. EEIIGGHHTT FFAAMMIILLYY TTIICCKKEETTSS UUPP FFOORR GGRRAABBSS Win tickets to this year’s Westcountry Game Fair 2 Tuesday,January31st,2012 www.axminster-today.co.uk—Pulman’sView Pulman’sView—www.axminster-todaSy.co.uk chool ranked Tuesday,January31st,2012 3 Free service for jubilee DEVON County Council is fourth in UK offering a free application service for those wishing to organise street parties in connection with the Queen’s diamondjubilee. Tomakeitaseasyaspossiblefor residents to hold street parties to commemorate the jubilee over the GCSE league extended bank holiday weekend (June 2nd-5th), street party organiserssimplyhavetofilloutan application form and a declaration and submit them to the county council. Anyoneplanningastreetpartyfor thejubileecanapplytothecouncil for a temporary traffic regulation ordertocloseaminorroad,freeof ByANDERSLARSSON stagesfourandfive. particularlygratifyinggiventhat andotheractivities. chEasrpgeec.iallyfortheevent,thenotice [email protected] toTbheestheerteospulrtasnskheodw,mthixeesdcshtoaotel setnuddeonftsYtaekaert1h0e,iraGyCeSaErseaatrltiheer w“hWoleeapreerskoenenatnoddemvaekloepothuer periodforclosureshasbeenreduced COLYTON Grammar schoolinthecountry. thanusual. students good leaders and fromthreemonthstosixweeks,and School has been ranked Paul Evans, headteacher at “Ofcoursethere’sfarmoreto enthusiastic, independent applicationsneedtobesubmittedby fourth in the country for C“IolaymtondeGlirgahmtemdatroSsceheoothl,atsatihde: aingtohoedsesctahboloels,thwahnicthhatarreecoonrldyeda leMarnreErsv.”ans put the success of Friday,April20th. GCSE results and 10th for hardworkofstudentsandstaff snapshot. the school down to three key CouncillorStuartHughessaid:“We A-levelresultsfollowingthe has been recognised by these “Successful schools have elements–enthusiasticlearners, wantthewholeofDevontounitein release of national tables. happystudentswhoareengaged outstanding teachers and celebratingthismarvellousoccasion performance tables for key “The success at GCSE is inawiderangeofsports,thearts supportiveparents. with their friends and neighbours, Headteacher ditches hot dinners andwe'rekeentohelpeveryonehave asuccessfulevent. “Lastyeararound80streetparties wereheldacrossthecountyforthe royal wedding and I’m sure many ANGRY parents have would cost them £50,000 over companyhadtocoveritscosts. have. Is it right to subsidise people would want to make the attacked a decision by two the next three years if they DevonCountyCouncil(DCC) thosechildrenwhowanttohave jubileeequallymemorable. schoolsinPulman’sCountry carriedonwiththecontract. saidtheschoolshadbeenfully school dinners or should it be “We have tried to make it as to scrap hot meals for 140 But now a group calling consultedaboutthenewsource spentontheeducationofallthe staotsrkaaipigsphlttyhfoafrotwrpaaerordopaalesdplceoltosssuiusbrleke,nfboouwrtpaaelbolopwuleet cthheilydrceannnboetcaauffsoerdthteoy bsuayy tpPhauerlmemnsatensl”’vsesVhieawve“dpewuscbrrilitibtceiinntyg-sthhtyoe obfyDmetvehoaelns.cNoournsteyiscopuanrtclyil.owItneids ch“iEldvreenninifthyeosuchionoclr?ease your theireventinadvanceanddon'tleave them. decisionasa“travesty”. reported to have introduced meals, their management fee ituntilthelastminute.” Mrs Ethelstone’s in Uplyme “This has to be against increasedcosts,includinga12 increasesaswell.It'sappalling, For more information call 0845 andStAndrew'sinChardstock Governmentguidelinesanditis percentmanagementfee. absolutelydisgraceful.” 1551004, email blame a decision by Devon clearlyagainstthewishesofthe Andrea Rice, head of both A spokesman for DCC said: [email protected] or visit CountyCouncil(DCC)toswitch parents and the children schools,said:“It’snotbeenan “The national trend is clearly www.devon.gov.uk/ttrostreetparty to a new supplier – Devon themselves,”theparentswrite. easydecisiontomake. towards schools taking more where you can also download an Norse. RayBeale,managingdirector “We have to decide the best responsibility for the services applicationform. The schools say the decision of Devon Norse, said the waytospendthebudgetthatwe theyprovide.” NEVER MISS AN ISSUE. READ PULMAN’S VIEWONLINE FREE AT www.axminster- today.co.uk 4 Tuesday,January31st,2012 Clair begins www.axminster-today.co.uk—Pulman’sView POLL POSITION new petition ONLINEDEBATERESULTS DDOO YYOOUU AAGGRREEEE WWIITTHH PPRROOPPOOSSEEDD PPLLAANNSS TTOO BBUUIILLDD appearstochange. why Clair was tasked to find a ByANDERSLARSSON Although there was no promise, volunteer. AA [email protected] Pulman’sViewcanconfirmthatDCC Onecandidatecameforwardbefore CCOOMMMMUUNNIITTYY hopedtostartfootpathconstruction Christmas, but moved away shortly AN Axminster woman has duringthecurrentfinancialyear,but afterwards. CCEENNTTRREE OONN started a second petition to thatwon’thappen. Clair’scurrentpetitionistogeta LLAANNDD AATT ionuctrseidaese Axpmedienssttreiran Prismafaertyy thIensatreeaad,,AthnedrceowunMtyocuolduinncgi,llohropfeosr greuaadryanftoeresttahrattotfhteermfoointpSatehptwemilblebr.e DDOOWWEELLLL SSTTRREEEETT School. thefootpathwillbereadyintimefor Having a definite date will also ClairLawrence,whosesonattends thestartofterminSeptember. make it easier to find a temporary CCAARR PPAARRKK IINN the school, hit the headlines last The latest formal DCC statement lollipopperson,shebelieves. autumn when she petitioned for a was issued by the press office on HHOONNIITTOONN?? lollipop person to be installed as a January25thandsaid:“Aplanning Clair has commitments which short-termmeasure. application will be submitted preventherfromtakingontherole Thereweremanytwistsandturns, imminentlytocreateanewpathand herself,butshehopessomebodyelse YES though, including Devon County weanticipatethatworkwillstartin willcomeforward. Council(DCC)losingthe256-strong thesummer. Anyoneinterestedcanapproachher 38% petition and a potential volunteer “Webelievethatalthoughitwould duringtheschoolrunoremailherat movingaway. bedesirabletohaveaschoolcrossing [email protected] and she will Inshort,Clairisconcerendabout patroller,asuitablecandidatehasyet passthedetailsontoDCC. thosecrossingtheroadattheStoney tocomeforwardtofulfillthisrole.” Shesaidabouthercurrentpetition: NO Lane end of the footpath running Clair’s petition for a short-term “ItisanotherstepbecauseI’mnot alongside Axe Valley Community lollipoppersonwasalmostsuccessful goingaway.” 63% College’ssportsfield. as councillor Moulding found the Atthetimeofwriting,ithadbeen DCC’s long-term ambition is to moneytopayforsignageandother confirmed that the petition will be remove part of the hedge along associatedstart-upcosts. available at Axminster Primary StoneyLaneandcreateafootpath. But there was no money for a School, Co-op in South Street and To join our online But Clair says the date for this salaried lollipop person, which is BakersDozen,Clairsaid. READ ALL THE LATEST NEWS, SPORT debate visit Pulman’s View online at AND LEISURE FOR FREE ONLINE AT www.axminster- www.axminster-today.co.uk. today.co.uk ◆◆AXMINSTERPrimarySchoolparentClairLawrencewillnotgiveup herfighttosecurealollipopperson PWulman’sView—iwwwl.axmlinster-toiday.cso.uk living Tuesday,January31st,2012 5 Police attend serious RTC the LA dream THEairambulancewascalledto aseriousaccidentatHangman’s StoneontheA3052nearSeaton at around 10.50am on Monday, January30th. The crash involved a Renault MeganeandanAudiR8, butdetails ofinjurieswerenotavailableatthe timeofgoingtopress. The road was closed, and police, ByANDERSLARSSON iconichardrockbandsincluding drinking simply because every fireandambulancecrews,including [email protected] Black Sabbath, Whitesnake, venuegaveusanopenbar. the air ambulance, were also in Rainbow, Dream Theater and “WhenI’mhomeinLAIspend attendance. AFORMERShuteresidentis manymore. a lot of time practicing and Itwasthoughttheroadwouldbe living the Hollywwod dream Willadmitsthathewashappyto workingonmusic,soIdon'tdo closedforsometime. and making a name for getoutofDevon. toomuchpartying.” Closures were in place at the himselfintheworldofheavy Whenaskediftherearethings Heisabouttohittheroadagain junctionwithOtteryRoadandwith metalmusic. from home he misses, he said: thisspring. theB3174,anddriverswereaskedto Will Wallner, who attended “Truthfully, I was always a bit Will explained: “In April I'm avoidtheareaifatallpossible. Colyton Grammar School, is boredinDevongrowingup. going to be touring for Mark Police have appealed to anyone about to release his first solo “NowI'mabitolderIcansee Boals, who used to sing for whosawtheincidenttocontactthem thebeautyofthecountrysideand on101quotinglog184300112. album—andthe24-year-oldis YngwieMalmsteen. the villages but growing up I alsopreparingfortoursofNorth “Ihavetoplaylikehedoesfor NEVER MISS wanted to live in a place with AmericaandEurope. moreaction. thistoursotheresatonofwork He attended Colyton Grammar “Los Angeles is the exact thatgoesintoit.” School between 1998 and 2005 oppositeofDevonandit’sniceto There will also be a tour of AN ISSUE. afterwhichhegainedabachelor comebackandvisittobalancethe Europe,whichwillincludesome degree in music from the chaosoflivinginLA.” UKdatestobeannounced,laterin UniversityofPortsmouth. Thesecondquestionputtohim theyear. READ Immediatelyaftergraduationhe byPulman’sViewwasifhelives Hissoloalbumwillbereleased moved to Hollywood, Los theproverbialrock‘nrolllifestyle worldwide via itunes and other Angeles,andquicklybecamean inwhicheverydayisaparty.? major digital distribution PULMAN’S in-demandsessionmusician. Willreplied:“Italldependson companies. Now,aged24,heispreparingto whatprojectI’mworkingon. For more information on the release his debut solo album “In2011Iwastouringalotin album, go to VIEW featuring guest musicians from theMid-Westandtherewasalot www.wallnervain.com. PULMAN’SVIEWAVERAGE WEEKLY ONLINE PICK-UP ~ 16,751 COPIES www.axminster- April 2010 — March 2011. Independently audited by: today.co.uk David Pinder & Co Ltd, Chartered Accountants, ◆◆FORMERColytonGrammarSchoolpupilWillWallnerwhoisnowlivingin Registered Auditors, Plymouth LAasasessionmusician 6 Tuesday,January31st,2012 www.axminster-today.co.uk—Pulman’sView Council to Competition...Competition...Competition... Grab a family discuss its jubilee plans ticket to fair AXMINSTER Town Council is inviting residents to an open meeting to discuss how to celebrate the Queen’s diamond THE Bath and West equipment,localfoodanddrinkand jubileeinJune2012. Showground, Shepton Mallet, crafts. Themeetingwillbeheldintown’s will once again welcome the The Somerset Smallholders will gwuiitlhdaha7l.l1o5npmThsutarsrtd.ayFebruary9th, MAN eGvaemr-epoFpauilraron SatWuredstacyounatnrdy alelscotuhreoss,tiansceluledcitnigonpoofualtcrtyivkiteieespianngd, DeputytownclerkPaulaHutchings WER Sunday, March 10th and 11th, bee-keeping and canine touch said: “All local clubs/societies and O and Pulman’s View has teamed therapy. organisationsareinvitedtoattend.” NB up with the fair to offer eight BASC (British Association of Moreinformationisavailablefrom OLI luckyreadersafamilyticket,for ShootingandConservation)playsa thecouncilon0129732088. 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For a photos bepromotedandsupported. exhibitor enquiries, call 01392 Theshowhasawonderfulmixof 421500. d have-a-go activities, including For discounted advanced tickets o archery, air rifles, clay shooting; visitwww.contour.uk.netorcallthe t from fascinating demonstrations both ticketofficeon01749813899. r- indoorandoutdoor—topnamesin Tobeinwithachanceofwinning e the areas of falconry, wildfowling, oneofeightfamilyticketssendyou stPulman’s HpuOpNilsITwOilNl getPrtoimcahroyoseSachnoeowl onTeh.e item of equipment with the cporonvtridibinugteadna£d7d0i0tionaanldamEoDunDtCfromis feedrurceatitniogn,aglunindsiogghttrainintoinagavnadriemtyoroef; fnuulmlbnearmtoe,Paudldmraenss’saVnidewtealtepGhaomnee n piece of equipment for the play mostvoteswillbeaddedtotheplay itsbudgetforcapitalworks. countrysideissuesandsportsanda Fair competition, Pulman’s View, i areaatAllhallowsField. areaatAllhallows. EDDC has a policy of spending fabulousshoppingvillageallunder Tindle House, South Street, m View Town councillor David Foster is Exactly £5,000 of the money for Section106moneyforsportandplay coverinfourhalls. Axminster, Devon EX13 5AD by x working with East Devon District thisequipmenthasbeenaccumulated throughinvolvingthecommunityand There will be a variety of midday on Wednesday, February a Council(EDDC)toprovideHoniton from recent Honiton housing lettingthemdecidewhattheywantto companies selling a range of 15th2012. children with the new piece of developments to spend on play spendthemoneyon. productsfromcountryclothing,guns ■Normaltermsandconditions w. online equipment. (Section106money). Councillor Foster said: “I believe and stalking equipment to gundog apply.Theeditor’sdecisionisfinal On Wednesday February 1st HonitonTownCouncilaskedlocal it’s important to provide exciting w councillorFosterandEDDCofficer parents how they would like to outdoorplayequipmentforyounger Photos can be easily viewed w Jamie Buckley will be asking improve the play area with this children to help them develop ReceptionandYearOnechildrenat funding. importantlifeskills. and purchased online at Honiton Primary School to have a They found that a larger piece of “Allowingthechildrentovotegives READPULMAN’SVIEWAT lookatfourmulti-usepiecesofplay equipmentforyoungerchildrenwas them an exciting opportunity to be www.axminster-today.co.uk www.axminster-today.co.uk equipmentforchildrenundertheage needed. involvedinthedevelopmentoftheir ofsevenandvotefortheirfavourite Honiton Town Council has community.” Pulman’sView—www.axminster-today.co.uk Tuesday,January31st,2012 7 Coastguard NEW STATUS FOR LOCALLY-BASED FIRM Health event cliff rescue Water Babies aimed at HONITON-BASED national businessWaterBabieshasbeen the over-60s BEER Coastguard’s rescue awarded beacon status and is team was dispatched to help nowamemberofBeaconSouth police look for a vulnerable West. personinBranscombe. The baby swimming specialists making splash REGISTERED charity Health The coastguard was alerted just teachmorethan24,000childreneach and Local Food for Families after 9.20pm on Wednesday, week, and now the firm has been (HALFF)hasstageditsfirstover January25th. namedoneoftheSouthWest’smost -60ssessionoftheyear. A coastguard spokesman said: forward thinking and ambitious “The casualty was quickly located companies. LauraO’Rourke,ofHALFF,based atthebaseofcliffs,thenevacuated WaterBabieswasawardedbeacon in South Street, Axminster, said: to an awaiting ambulance for statusforitsexceptionalprofessional “Wehaveamonthlyover-60sgroup treatment and onward transport to systems,strongandsharedculture, wherewecoverhealthycookingfor hospital.” dynamicfranchisemodelandhowit one and cooking for those with Cash from hasmanageditsgrowth. specifichealthconditions.” SteveFranks,managingdirectorof Thoseattendingmadesavouryand WaterBabies,said:“Theopportunity sweetpancakes.” coffee cups to become a Beacon South West membergivesWaterBabiesunique Laura added: “Our participants accesstosomeofthefinestbusiness were offered the chance to toss a mindsinthewestcountry. pancake,buttookonasuddenand A COFFEE and chocolate “Having grown the business unexpectedshyness.” morning–alsofeaturingstalls,a rapidlyover10yearsourgoalnowis Thenextsession,whichisfreeof raffleandcakes–willtakeplace to maintain and build on the high charge, is on February 20th from inChurchRooms,Axminster,on levelofquality,customerexperience 10.30am-noon. andinnovationthathasmadeWater Thursday, February 9th from Babiessuchasuccess.” For more information, call 01297 8.30am-noon. Head of Beacon South West Sue 631782orvisitwww.halff.org.uk Theeventisorganisedby,andin Bakersaid:“WaterBabiesisavery aid of, Axminster Tourist welcomeadditiontoBeacon. Eyes down InformationCentre. “The company has adopted and Charity sale developed the highest possible for school commercial and professional systems, processes and practices ◆◆VolunteeersAliOwen,left,andYvonneSalmonbusysortingoutitemsforthejumblesale available, and sharing their THE Seaton and Axmouth experiencewillbeofhugevalueto Ready for jumble’s best in the West THE Parents’, Teachers’ and branchofCancerResearchUK other members of the coveted Friends’ Association at St will hold a jumble sale on Beaconcircle.” Mary's Primary School, Saturday, March 3rd in Seaton BeaconSouthWestseesitselfasan AN army of helpers have been collectingdonationstakesagreatdeal collectionshadalreadyseenagreater Axminster, promises a fun TownHallfrom10amto1pm. elite business forum for successful busy collecting and sorting of voluntary help from the responsefromOtteryandWestHill evening of family bingo in the Entrance will be 30p per adult, companies to collaborate and learn donations for Ottery Scouts’ community. thaninpreviousyears. town’s guildhall on Friday, withchildrenunder14admittedfree. from each others successes and Branch member Paula Vickers failures. annualjumblesale. OrganiserMaryMooresaid:“There ThejumblesalestartedonSaturday, February3rd. said:“Alloftheusualstandswillbe Tofindoutmoreinformationabout Reputed to be the largest in the havebeensomerealgemsunearthed January 28th and will continue on Entrance is £1, including a free there,includingbric-a-brac,clothes, thecompanyorBeaconSouthWest SouthWest,thesaleraisesfundsto already,whichbodeswellforthesale Saturday, February 4th at The dabberpen. linens, plants, books, toys, cakes, got to www.waterbabies.co.uk or supportthe120youngpeoplewhoare andtheauctiononSaturday.” Institute, Coleridge Pre-School and Doorsopenat6pm,witheyesdown coffeeandourraffle.” www.beaconsw.org. part of the group. The task of Aspokesmanfortheeventsaidthat theOldBoysSchoolHall. at6.30pm.Everyoneiswelcome. 8 Tuesday,January31st,2012 Give us roads cash,www.axminster-today.co.uk—Pulman’sView Coin box £150,000 theft bid to help cut DCC tells Whitehall the young A WOULD-BE thief tried to break open a coin box on a machine at the launderette in dole queue SouthStreet,Axminster. Thefailedattempttookplacesome time between 6pm on Tuesday, January 24th and 10.30am the DEVONCountyCouncil(DCC) followingday. ByANDERSLARSSON isinvesting£150,000inprojects toAcnaylolnpeowlicitehoinnfo1r0m1ataionndisasakskfeodr [email protected] c◆◆hairman SOMCaIEriTaYn and initiatives aimed at ArexfemreinnscteerisPKolAic/e12S/t5a3ti.on.Thecrime DwEaiVtiOngNtCoohuenatyrCifouitncwilil(lDrCecCe)ivies Spceiycldteuebrnreahdtaimcounttingcathkisee rbeuTdshiuneceissnsceghseymtoaeukstehhouonpneeamptpoprelaoniytdimcesemsnatal.sl Burglar takes anotherwinterroadrepairgrant with committee well as improve career guidance fromtheGovernment. members and links between employers and Thecouncilreceived£3.6millionin quad bike 2010andafurther£9.3millionlastyear. studentsinsecondaryschools. Lastyear’sgrantiscurrentlyusedto Devon’s cabinet member for fundaround800roadrepairschemes economy, enterprise and AQUADbikewasstolenfroma acrossthecounty,covering80milesof employment, Will Mumford, said: garageintheCotleighareasome roads in 60 of the county’s electoral “Devon County Council is timebetween 9amonMonday, divisions. determinedtodoallitcantosustain January 23rd and 10am on foDrCcoCnthinausendowgraansktse.dtheGovernment and improve the economy of the Wednesday,January25th. The council hasn’t asked for a county. Agaragedoorwasforcedopeninthe specificsum,butStuartHughes,DCC “However, youth unemployment break-in.Thequadbikeisdescribedas Cabinet member for highways and isaparticularprobleminDevon,as afour-wheelYamahawithacarrieron transportation, said: “Although the itisnationally. thefrontandrearseats. winter has so far been mild in PhotobyColin “These projects range from the Anyonewithinformationisasked comparisonwiththesevereweatherof Bowerman small-scaletothecounty-wide. to call 101 and ask for Axminster thepreviousthreeyears,heavyrainfall And the rest, as they say, is history “I believe they will all help our PoliceStation.Thecrimereference andfloodingwillhavetakentheirtoll youngpeopletogainexperienceof isKA/12/51. onourlocalroads. employment and help make them “Roadsurfacetemperatureshavestill Ring, ride orenmoacincassivointaflaltlhenatbtehloewGforeveezrinnmg.enItt AROUND 80 members of interesttoDavidHurford’saccount have a display of local history mDorCeCattirsacwtiovrekitnogemwpitlhoytehres.”Devon maintains its funding to help tackle Colyton Parish History Society ofhisearlylifeatFarwoodBarton, informationthere.” Education Business Partnership to winterdamage. gathered on Wednesday, nearNorthleigh,aswellastalksby In this way the society can go encourageemployerstosetupwork AXE Valley and West Dorset “The grant last year has been January 25th to mark the PamRattrayandKenClifford. somewaytowardsreplacingtheloss placements for students and RingandRidewillholdacoffee extremelyvaluableandenabledusto society’s25-yearhistory. Societymemberswerealsotreated of the town’s history centre a few develop young people’s morningonThursday,February haveamajorimpactonourlocalroads. Theeveningwasfulloffestivities to birthday cake, produced by yearsago. entrepreneurialskills. 2nd. “Withadditionalfundingwewillbe with presentations by three local SamanthaUnderdown. “Wearealsohopingtoresurrect TheeventwillbeheldinChurch abletorepairmoreruralroadsaswell.” speakers and a history-based quiz. Colin Pady, one of the founding theoldparishboundarywallwhich Abookletwillbeavailableinhard Rooms, Axminster, from 9am- AccordingtoDCC,130,000potholes Therewasalsoagameof“identify members,describedtheeveningas willbedoneinincrementsstarting copyandonlineforall53,00013- 11.30pm. wererepairedduring2011,compared theartefact”thatinvolvedmembers “agreatsuccess”. Headdedthatthe inSeptember,”MrPadyadded. to19-year-oldsandtheirfamiliesto withtherecordfigureof200,000inthe ofthesocietyguessingthefunction societywascurrentlytryingtohelp More information on the society provide information on Devon’s ReadPulman’sViewat previousyear.DCCalsosurfaced540 of12smallhistoricalpieces. with the refurbishment of Colyton andthehistoryoftheparishcanbe economy and the oppportunites www.axminster-today.co.uk milesofroadslastyear. Thoseinattendancelistenedwith Library.Hesaid:“Wearehopingto foundatwww.colytonhistory.co.uk. availableforyoungpeople. PPuullmmaann’’ssVViieeww——wwwwww.a.axxmmininstsetre-rt-otdoadya.yc.oc.ou.kuk BUSINECSS NEWoS uncils uTurTesudeasdy,agJya,nJaunauryaer3y13s1t,st2d2001122 99 Carpet supplier to the Queen to join forces AXMINSTER Carpets is the proud holder of the Royal Warrant. The prestigious award confirms recognition for the supply of goods andservicestoHerMajestytheQueen foraperiodofatleastfiveyearsand adherence to stringent environmental LOCAL authorities in Devon organisations,11setsofvendorsand thelikelycostssavings,benefits,risks requirements. couldsetupamutualcompanyso contracts and 11 sets of business andissuesofsuchaventure”. Asymbolofexcellenceandquality, information communication software. Alldistrictcouncilshaveagreedto the Royal Warrant demonstrates the technology(ICT)servicescouldbe “Everyone has their own disaster contribute £2,000 each towards the company’smanufacturingprowessthat shared. recoveryarrangementsandarangeof externalresource,whilethecountyand has seen it create a world-wide EastDevonDistrictCouncil(EDDC) policiesandproceduresalldelivering theunitariesputinupto£5,000each. reputation for carpets of the highest istheleadinvestigatorandtheventure essentiallythesameoutcomesfortheir Thereportalsosaid:“Thebusiness quality. includesdistrictandunitarycouncilsin customers. model in the proposal is that of a AxminsterCarpetsMDJoshDutfield Devonaswellasthecountycouncil. “Ifwehadtheopportunitytostart mutualcompany,aseparatelegalentity said: “Being awarded the Royal Thingsareatanearlystageanda again,wouldwedesignitlikethis?” that is owned and controlled by its Warrant is testament to our reporthasbeenpreparedforEDDC’s The report also explains that the customers. commitmenttomanufacturingcarpets Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, proposal has been reviewed and “This provides the benefits of a ofthehighestpossiblestandardwhile February1st. discussedbycouncilleadersandchief biggerorganisationwithoutthelossof also striving for exemplary service ◆◆BBCCountryfile’sAdamHenson The report explains: “The local executives and Devon Local control or lack of flexibility of an levels. Countryfile’s Adam authoritiesinDevoncontinuetohave GovernmentSteeringGroup. outsourcedarrangement.” “The Axminster Carpets brand is significantduplicationwithICT. Itwasdecidedtoinvestigatefurther, Theinvestigation,thetimetablefor synonymous with quality, and the “Thecombinedauthoritieshave11 “with the assistance of external whichisyettobeestablished,willbe RoyalWarrantisfurtherevidenceof datacentres(computerrooms),11ICT resources”togainbetterknowledgeof ledbyEDDC. our ability to meet the highest back in West Country expectations.” To feature in BBC Countryfile’s Adam renownedadvocateforruralaffairs Hensonwillbereturningtothe acrossthedistrict,andwilldiscuss Business News WestCountryforaone-offevent howhisteamatCotswoldFarmPark at Taunton Racecourse on havegrowntheirbusinessoverthe contact our news Thursday,February23rd. pastyear. The event, Focus on Growth, is Rural Focus team leader Tanya team on 01297 beingheldtosupportfarmsandother KingwillalsogiveatalkentitledAre smallruralbusinessesinDevonand You Ready to Develop and Grow? 631120 or email Somerset. Thiswillupdateruralbusinesseson Organisedbythenewregion-wide the new grant funding available pulmans@ support service for farmers called through the Rural Development RuralFocus,theeventwillprovide ProgrammeforEngland(RDPE). tindlenews.co.uk ruralbusinesseswiththeopportunity Theeventwillrunfrom10.30amto to speak and network with key 1.30pm.CallRuralFocuson08456 figuresintheindustry. 047 047 or email Mr Henson will be on a panel [email protected] for more alongsideeventchairmanJohnLee,a informationabouttheevent. 1100TueTsudeasyd,aJay,nJuaanryua3r1ys3t120st1,22012 YOUR VIEWS & LETTERS wwwwww..aaxxmmiinnsstteerr--ttooddaayy..ccoo..uukk——PPuullmmaann’’ssVViieeww PULMAN’SVIEWLETTERS www.axminster-today.co.uk Waffle galore in these The patients Bring back who try headteacher our patience ‘plans’ for our town EDITOR – I am in complete agreement with Peter Peach EDITOR – When I was at regarding the concerns of All Axminster Medical Practice Saints’PrimarySchool. recently I noticed a sign About27yearsagothenumberof displayingthenumberofmissed pupils was nearly down to single appointmentsthepreviousweek. figures.Wehadameetingwherethere EDITOR – Seaton residents putoutthiskindofdrivelandexpect hadboughtthelandbuthadnotyet alreadyagreed. wasafullhallofvillagepeopleofall wAhincdh,thebnausmedber?oAnstag1g0e-rminignu5t5e wpaegree,, acucrogreddingtoto yaotuterndfronat utismteowbeheimnpwreeswseidll,athllecreomweilltocgoemtheear reGceiviveendtphleanpnreinsgenpteprmroibslseiomns.inthe onBeefoofrethIeletwftothteowtonwncohuanlclilIloarssketdo ages.Itwasthenthatwewerelucky appointments, amounted to more consultationtoviewEastDevon and tell these councillors what we housingmarketyouwonderifthey explain the presentation to me. He to have Mrs Hollidge appointed than a day of the various doctors’ DistrictCouncil’s(EDDC)plan thinkoftheirso-calledplans. will go ahead in the foreseeable said he couldn’t as it didn’t make headteacher. time. forthefutureofthetown. Irealisethattheconsultationwas future. sensetohim. Shebuiltthenumbersofpupilsover WhenIaskedwhytherewereso SointothetownhallIwent,onlyto supposedtobethetimeandplaceto If this proposal affects you, you Ifitdoesn’tmakesensetosomeone the years to over 100 with new mwDdsaoIaiamdcfsnteyott,hhorI?einvsswoeertwasposleeenteeoolkypplldilyinentghfrDieagatoeulrtvlrhyoeefnnoiuesrbsgeuuadetabtlftaooulrullesntaoeesvtesohesnaer. fweoinnnOahdfenafalneerpct.ahegmdeleosinneetsantohdfarttpehmafeegereasrsenea?dowfactlool.mWplthehateet mbawcoryWaaennkntnetieonowuththaaaetenlvhnlsdeayoetutttcgeohnohlolomutttueogmlslhmelwtensEathtkoDsaenDtbtabhuiCtietdttsiwhwfoficehneforakpkeutsannnpowwcceweieerl. s1ftEaet7DiTleltkllhhDisenhCfagarlbvoeotoemtoftueptrDllSeesiatenmnvatpyiotPdeokoouneNpflsmrlicteebiarsmbenitdyehe’nesistnnsouoktmpsnputwrsJhtoaheutunyeeppusntata.bhhrryyeee waitmorShegpooertteihhEsseeDsrienDdrvaeConwsldt,vitieohtsd’fhstohatutweismtpheurseoustcpopoospagosolaemsltfe?eadycoehut,oorhnoaebcwsett ctmrhelaIeossortdsehlorveaorenhodadomnpasdsneoadmtndhadMiednsyrpmesvrayoeHnbrctoahleellrslmteitedoeagrwccsehh.ielirllredssir.noeIsontw,namteebnydet thecountry,isn’tittimethatpatients Thiswasjustonepartofthe“plan” shouldhave. being“consulted”.Wearenot;the andsolidproposalsforthefutureof whereshebelongs. weremadetopayforthesemissed whichsaidalotandatthesametime Included in the presentation was decisionsarealreadymade. Seaton or expect some angry JoyBishop appointments? saidandpromisednothing. the proposal to build between The farce with the so-called residents to be knocking on your 3ParkView JaneChester The people of Seaton and east HarepathroadandColyfordRoad.I Sainsbury’splanisagoodexample, door. Smallridge TheCricketers Devonareonthewholeaquietand phonedMildrenHomesandwastold EDDC pretending there was an RogerUpright Axminster peacefullotbutifEDDCcontinuesto bytheirrepresentativetheythatthey option when the Tesco plan was Seaton Thank you You raised more than £5,000 for local causes Sendyourletterstotheeditor: EDITOR – We would like to Pulman’sView,TindleHouse, thankallthosewho,overseveral SouthStreet,Axminster, EDITOR – Axminster folk kindness, so on their behalf a big participatinglocalorganisations.Our Tesco, lightening the chore of years, have bought homemade preservesfromourhonestystall DevonEX135ADoremail generously supported the thank-youtoyouall. grateful thanks go to parents, shopping but also lightening your atWellmead,Kilmington,inaid [email protected]. Swimathon, Santa’s Sleigh, CongratulationstoHelenSpeed,the sponsors and leaders for all their purses. Again your generosity was of the Yatima Orphanage in Pleaseincludeyourfullname, Festive Friday, Christmas individualwhoraisedthemostmoney efforts. abundant. Dar-es-Salaam,Tanzania. addressandtelephonenumber. hampersandthestreetcollection in our first ever Swimathon – her The house-to-house and street Allthismeansthatintherun-upto We have particularly appreciated Allletterspublishedexpressthe inTrinitySquare. moneyisforFlamingoPool. collections with Santa were Christmas, Axminster residents the comments and gifts received opinionsthoifstnheewasuptahpoerrs,notof dOoWvneaerticoannts’hteitnhatnhnkeesyxeotuveernfyoeuwhgahrdfowtriemyeokeussr., SorcCgoaounntisgsraaattinuodlnastAiowxnhmsi,citnhosotre,artioseGLduyitmdheeVs,maltlohesyet ianmAcarxezmdiniibgnlse£te3rt,3’hs5is7s.iynegairnganLdionraisReodbbaine rfaanisteadstoicvearch£i5e,v0e0m0efonrt.localcauses–a fWcoolenlotiwsntuiinlelgwttrhiutehstrtehcpeeesnottparllelaiidnanothdnethfpuelatusntraelt.lo. ■MorelettersonPage14 organisationsandindividualsinneed money. not only drew the crowds but Thankyoutoyouall. IrisandLionelQuick will be benefiting from your A total of £835 has gone to the encouragedshopperstosing-a-longat AxminsterLionsClub Kilmington