Pulman’s View from www.viewnews.co.uk SEATON & COLYTON incorporating Beer & Colyford Tuesday, January 17th 2017 Pick up your free copy Town council’s precept increases by nearly £80k MAYOR PROMISES SEATON ‘WILL NOT CUT BACK ON THE NICE THINGS’ homreeds ANDERS LARSSON is very important, saying: “We have chosen not to cut back on the nice things we do, such as [email protected] Christmas lights in the town centre and seasonal THE Mayor of Seaton, Cllr Marcus Hartnell, planting displays, as we know residents and vis- has reassured residents Seaton‘will not cut itors enjoy them. N Estate Agents O back on the nice things’ after the town’s “It would be wrong to stop caring about the ap- T share of Council Tax that residents will pay pearance of our town at a time when we are at- A 0.75% + Vat from April was announced. tracting a lot of investment, including the E Call To Arrange £3T0h6,e9 8t9o,w cno mcopuanrceidl ptroe ctehpet fcourr r2e0n16t -1f7i gwuirlel boef ctiomnasttreulyc taitotnra ocft am Porreem viiesri tIonrns. hotel, that will ul- D, S A Free Valuation £229,841. “We are striving to become a more efficient and A Council chairman Hartnell said the increase business-minded organisation, seeking to gener- O works out at 41p per week for a Band D property. ate our own income, minimise our operating R 01297 300502 Councillors met for an extraordinary meeting costs and deliver value for our community. H on Monday, January 9th to set the budget for the “The increase of 41p per week for a Band D AT coming financial year. property, in relation to what we do, and the as- P All councillors have contributed to the budget sets we have acquired in the Town Hall and E setting process which began three months ago. Marshlands, represents great value.” R A The mayor explained H the move by saying: Selling or letting inn 2017? “Seaton Town Council is a very active and Call for a free valuuation. busy council, working TEL 01297 23661 Foor alll yoour property needdss calll todaay hard to deliver on mul- Teel: 01297 22224 tiple projects, whilst continuing to make 12-13 Cross Street, Seaton, Devon EX12 2LH our town vibrant and Scott Rowe www.pennys.net • Email: seaton@@pennys.net welcoming. “As we take on assets tli cmaDeme-lLe, ribigenrhw arttea-iQncrdoguig inicntg'kis tpa iMo8oalfl0ns fAnis0 cYoe teDfwhF. crt A phiopv.aIiuisuRnspk ssggaaii,l c sS8h cb5iehy%vo geo fimlvi riiessntngt tomnahtnauhandtse c trui almtslai eimuarmktvahpeitocel ireldcyisaet hitceiiaossfvn ireosow n.fm ies- LFPLraaewcoti gcSero M caaAinelatg yleN mlA ecnYcetr Seoteadniddtuaerddsr (cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1) BBAWPTrouugiulwysrlsisiicetnnsurges l&s t &uos E r fSIa ssAelts talItulstoinseerussgne ePsyroperty a((vv aFlRidE frEo mA S1sSt EJSanS tMo E1sNt TM aLrEchS 2S0O1N7..) ha“Aves tcoo ujunsctiilflyo rsth owsee nyeaLro’sc SaeLa tgorno cuaprsn aivnadl. aor pgraensiesnattaiotinosn hevaveeni nsgh awraesd hae ltdo itna cl oonfj u£n8c0ti0o nfr womith l tahset (cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1)(cid:1) PFDaeismrpsiuolytnea Rl Iensjuorlyution Contacts: TTeel.014048771400 decisions, and the im- carnival aGM on January 11th. cheques were presented to: Devon Freewheelers, Mob. 075466539036 pact they have on our Seaton Twinning association, Bellini Bathers, RNLI, Seaton Drama club, the Axminster Chard Lyme Regis E. [email protected] taxpayers.” Fire Brigade, The Royal British Legion, Seaton Youth Football, Seaton 01297 32345 01460 63336 01297 443777 Majorettes, Seaton Martial arts, Seaton Memory club, Seaton Brownies and [email protected] He stressed that the Nunsford Nutters carnival club. earn with David ght appearance of the town colyton & colyford news on pg 9 L L UPTO DISCONTINUED, REMNANTS, QUALITY SECONDS AND JANUARY OUTLET EXCLUSIVES HUNDREDS OF FACTORY SHOP OFF M0u1s2b9u7r y3 3R9o9a3d aAxxmmininsstteerrs h oEpX.1co3. u8kTJ YOUR TOWN, YOUR NCEAWRPEST.S..YOUR VIEW - acrosOpsen MEon -a Fri: 9sam t- 5 .3D0pm, eSat: 1v0amo - 5pnm SALE NOW ON % 50 SALE 2 Tuesday, January 17th 2017 www.viewnews.co.uk County council balances INSIDE this week’s paper the books with job freeze www.viewnews.co.uk OTTERY EDUCATION FEATURE Tuesday, January 17th 2017 23 Your Guide to DDeevelOpinng an AACCCCTTIIVVVEEE Life aanndd aan AAAAACCCCCCTTIVVVVEEE MMMiinnnddd DEVONCounty Council has in- dren with special educational our residents and we will not (cid:60)(cid:60)(cid:669)(cid:669)(cid:669)(cid:678)(cid:678)(cid:678)(cid:608)(cid:608)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:660)(cid:660)(cid:678)(cid:678)(cid:678)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:555)(cid:555)(cid:555)(cid:591)(cid:591)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:87)(cid:87)(cid:603)(cid:603)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:40)(cid:655)(cid:655)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:88)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:70)(cid:68)(cid:68)(cid:68)(cid:676)(cid:676)(cid:676)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:669)(cid:669)(cid:669)(cid:602)(cid:602)(cid:602)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:651)(cid:651)(cid:651)(cid:81)(cid:81)(cid:81)(cid:81)(cid:81)(cid:589)(cid:589)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:41)(cid:76)(cid:76)(cid:676)(cid:676)(cid:676)(cid:568)(cid:568)(cid:568)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:72)(cid:86)(cid:86)(cid:86)(cid:609)(cid:609)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:662)(cid:662)(cid:602)(cid:602)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:50)(cid:50)(cid:1341)(cid:1341)(cid:1341)(cid:657)(cid:657)(cid:657)(cid:674)(cid:674)(cid:616)(cid:616)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:54)(cid:610)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:48)(cid:651)(cid:651)(cid:674)(cid:674)(cid:616) Education & troduced a recruitment freeze needs. shirk from the tough measures with immediate effect to bal- The county council’s deputy we will have to take to bring OTTERY ST. 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CooN.U k wwFaFpwiowrle.rFsfi aamtrissr rwAeotseNa rtwviinaed diAtw sedia ni.Dtielsff diavweoseco r CTwaeuvmnaobnw.opycnaoldo.ntt oofitia.ou krr ocFr s.knotcut i Lonar|uo nsIime snnd0t v tf7Fd/ uoofiA8eeap@dr8vlism ac fid1ot3yoar0n sii ma2dlP.tcya7tdioain 0edWF.egu4vdid ko0reoc n.sovoira tourk ntrAc.sr.aceiilocdls.uk pfiO0srn yrLole 7imvgvvier 7aeFlo.rsltee9uernp oc4tsyhu6 9no5ia@tr5ty iiaoo7hnnoa 9oal. cv3oa.u8iklablle Page 20 wtrieoiytn.h oofu ct hthieef peexrescountiavl ea Puthhiol rNiosar-- tcioe“ssWt sse u facrrhoem aas la stdoh defae icdni ntrregos adpduodcnitstiioiobnni loaifl- cnwiailtt’shio ban uagdlrlegyae att b dcoeouantl t toihnf euu fneu ctteuorr tgear ieoncwtoy,- JOBS –Page 24 | VIEW 2 –Pages 25-28 The projected overspend is the Care Act and paying the Na- nomic picture. mainly due to an overrun of tional Living Wage to workers “As part of our savings pro- SERVICES –Pages 36-41 | SPORT –Pages 45-48 £6.4 million on adult social care delivering care in the commu- gramme, a recruitment freeze because of increased demand. nity and in care homes. has now been agreed. A total of 10,422 packages of “Almost all our neighbours in “This means a freeze on all re- care for elderly people and peo- the South West are facing simi- cruitment with the exception of THIS WEEK’S WEATHER ple with physical and learning lar pressures and similar de- business critical posts, and in- difficulties were in place last mands on their budgets. cludes the use of temporary month. That’s 584 more than “We have a clear responsibil- workers, agency workers, in- budgeted for. ity to care for the most vulner- terims and consultants. Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday There is also considerable able children and adults in our “While I understand that this pressure on school transport county and we will always fulfil may place some additional with costs rising on a range of that responsibility. pressure on you and your services including home to “But we also have a responsi- teams, we do all need to take school and home to college bility to maintain an efficient collective responsibility for transport and travel for chil- and cost-effective council for managing the budget.” Extra help with childcare 6oC 7oC 6oC 5oC 3oC 4oC 1oC 1oC for Somerset families NEARLY 200 working families across Somerset the families that decide to take up the 30 hours Pulman’s View Series of Newspapers will have access to an additional 30 hours of free offer that will be introduced from September 1st. childcare per week. Cllr Frances Nicholson, Cabinet Member for This is because much-needed government fund- Children and Families, said: “Many hardworking view Pulman’s View Series of Newspapers, incorporating Pulman’s ing to six projects extending early years provi- families find that they struggle with the cost of Weekly News, is published by Capital Media Newspapers Lim- sion. childcare. ited at Unit 3, St Michael’s Business Centre, Church Street, Lyme Somerset County Council worked in partner- “The funding we have secured from the govern- from Redeigt@is,v Dieowrnseetw Ds.Tc7o .u3kD B | W| eTbeslietpe:h ownwe:w 0.v1i2e9w7n 4ew46s1.c5o7. u k| E| m Tahiils: ship with six nurseries and pre-schools to suc- ment will ensure that nearly 200 new early years newspaper is committed to providing fair, accurate and balanced CMN cessfully bid for a combined £1.5million from the spaces become available, enabling nurseries to journalism. If you have a complaint, please contact group editor Department for Education as part of the govern- offer the new 30 hours of funded childcare to newspapers Pnohti lbipe eEnv aadndsr aets stehde saabtoisvfea catdodrirleys, sy. oIuf ycoaun cfeoenlt aycotu trh ceo Imndpelpaeinntd heanst ment’s 30 hours of free childcare offer. those families.” Press Standards Organisation (IPSO) at Gate House, 1 Farringdon Somerset County Council is also supporting the Street, London EC4M 7LG | Tel: 0300 123 22 20 projects with nearly £350,000 of capital funds. 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MATT TIPPING 01297 446163 01297 21610 Honiton Cattss PPrrootteeccttion Distribution ALISON KING 01297 446057 FFoor NNeeutteerriiinnngg Advviiicce and heellpp wwiitthh Neutteerriiinnngg Costtss ffoor tthhose elliiigggiiibbllee CCaallll 0122997 21610 01404 45241 Accounts IIFF YYOOUU HHAAAAVVVVEE LLOOSSTTT OORR FFOOUUNNDD AA CCAAAATTTT PPLLEEAASSEE CCAALLLL - 01297 21610 www.honittoon.caattss.orrgg.uk ANITA ROUTLEY 01297 446149 www.viewnews.co.uk Tuesday, January 17th 2017 3 n COLYTON TRAM STATION New chairman for Devon Wildlife Trust Dr Peta Foxall is the new board of trustees chair- man at Devon Wildlife Trust. The board determines the trust’s strategic di- rection and, like all the charity’s trustee board members, Dr Foxall’s position is an unpaid, vol- untary one. Dr Foxall’s background is in senior positions in the fields of education, science and health. She holds a PhD in biological chemistry and worked at Great Ormond Street Hospital before gaining a senior lectureship at the University of London. n FLOWERS in bloom at Colyton tram station by award-winning photographer Richard Austin More recently, she was Professor and Director of Postgraduate Programmes at the University of Exeter Medical School and chairman of the New species of deer on Trinity Hill school’s research ethics committee. In her personal life, Dr Foxall describes herself as a “committed volunteer”. She is a public governor of the Royal Devon & Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and works in her local community village shop. She also owns and An unrecorded species of deer has managed by East Devon District wildlife sightings across the UK. lustrates the value that our regular manages an ancient woodland on the banks of been spotted for the first time at Council’s Countryside Service. Sue said: “I’ve been a regular visi- visitors bring to our sites in helping the River Taw in Devon. East Devon Local Nature Reserve It was sighted by local resident tor to Trinity Hill since I moved to us monitor and record the wildlife Dr Foxall will lead a 15-strong board of trustees near Axminster. and keen bird watcher Sue Murphy the area about a year ago. I mainly at our reserves.” for Devon Wildlife Trust, which has more than Nature watchers are excited by who spotted three Sika deer, includ- visit looking for birds, however it’s Fiona Matthews, Head of Mammal 31,000 supporters. the sighting of Sika deer which ing an impressive mature stag (pic- a great habitat for a wander as I Ecology at the University of Exeter, Chief Executive Harry Barton said: “To be able were spotted recently at Trinity Hill tured), on one of her regular trips to never know what I’m going to find. said: “Sika deer are not native to the to appoint someone of such experience and ex- near Axminster. the popular reserve. Seeing three impressive Sika deer UK, but are well-established here. pertise is wonderful news for our charity. Although the Sika deer is well es- The sighting was reported to the only about 15 metres away was the They can breed with red deer and Dr Foxall looked forward to her new role and tablished in the UK, it’s never been East Devon service, and recorded biggest surprise I’ve had yet.  I was are usually associated with conifer said: “I have worked with world-renowned hos- seen at Trinity Hill, a site which is on iRecord, a website used to log able to stand quietly and watch woodlands and heath, so the habitat pitals and universities in London and Exeter and them for about ten minutes before at Trinity Hill looks just right for know that Devon Wildlife Trust has the same or- they disappeared into the woods. It them.  This record is at the very ganisational integrity, commitment and courage was amazing!” edge of their known distribution, so as those centres of excellence. Fostering an ethos Countryside Team Leader (Sites), it will be interesting to see whether of enjoyment in working together means we will James Chubb said: “You’d expect an they spread any further west.” have the insight, flexibility and strength to ad- animal as large as a Sika deer stag The Trinity Hill Local Nature Re- dress the challenges and uncertainties that come would be hard for our rangers to serve lies on the southern edge of our way as a wildlife charity.” VALUATION DAYYS miss up on the expansive heath, but Axminster and is a heath popular this is a new record for us on the with local dog walkers, horse riders EVERY THURSDAAY site and we are really pleased to and wildlife watchers. As part of the have it passed to the Countryside site’s ongoing habitat management, IN HONITON Service.” it is grazed by Exmoor ponies dur- Cllr Iain Chubb, East Devon Dis- ing the summer, which helps to & trict Council’s portfolio member for maintain the heathland habitat for SIDMOUTH the environment, added: “This threatened wildlife including Products for sale at: sighting is very exciting. It really il- adders and nightjars. 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Passed CHILDREN’S Hospice South by Anders Larsson had been so steadfast in their WENOWOFFERAQUALITYHOMENEWS away peacefully on January 7th following a West (CHSW) has received a support of CHSW. DELIVERYSERVICEINTHEFOLLOWING short illness. Funeral Service to be held at £1,000 donation from the de- The first and largest donation VILLAGESANDSURROUNDINGAREAS St. Andrew's Church, Colyton on Saturday funct Seaton Film Club. She regretted that the club had was made to the trustees at the 28th January at 2.00pm. Family flowers The donation follows previous dissolved but stressed what a Gateway Seaton for an even Awliscombe • Monkton • Rawridge • Uppottery only please but donations, if desired, to the ones to The Gateway and Seaton legacy of community cohesion more up-to-date piece of projec- RD&E Charitable Funds may be given at Memory Café, with more to had been left behind. tion equipment. Cotleigh • Offwell • Wilmington • Shute • Whitford the Service, online at come. A spokesperson for CHSW The Memory Cafe in Seaton Umborne • Dalwood • Stockland • Yarcombe • Farway www.funeraldirectors.uk.com or sent c/o In early 2016, when circum- added that they were delighted was the first of the smaller com- Northleigh • Churchinford • Marsh • Smeatharpe Overmass & Chapple Funeral Directors, sthtaant ctehse c ocmlubbi nsehdo utold d ecteearsme intoe Canldu bt hhaandk bfuele nth aast sSoceiaattoend Fwiiltmh mnaunnciitayl caaussseisst taon bcee,n eafint dfr oomth fei-r SERVICE IS OUR SUCCESS Chapple Court, Queen Street, Seaton, exist, it was decided that funds the Axe Vale Friends Group and local groups are to benefit in the HONITON- SERVINGRURALCOMMUNITIES EX12 2RB accrued over the years should be coming weeks. distributed to worthy causes in and around the Seaton area. Members of the film club have TO ADVERTISE IN THE VIEW FROM NEWSPAPER CALL 01297 446147 been generous in their support of View Family Announcements CHSW over the years, and it was decided that a donation should be made towards new audio and visual equipment at Little Bridge House Barnstaple, A massive thank you to all that came and supported Hawkchurch one of the three CHSW loca- New Year's Eve tractor run in aid of the Beacon Centre, we raised a tions across the South West. grand sum of £1010.00. This charity was chosen in memory off CHSW Axe Valley fundraiser nPAULINELeach (centre) handing a cheque to Josh Allan (right, CHSW area Mr Alan Downs who had received support and care for his cancer. Pauline Leach said: “It was such support manager) and Eddie Farwell MBE (co-founder and CEO of CHSW) a generous donation.” We had a huge turn out of 52 tractors leaving from Hawkchurch Variety tickets on sale Building society gives village hall, travelled through the lanes and finishing up at Thorncombe Social Club which was a huge success. GET your tickets quickly – that’s the message from boost to local groups Thank you too all who supported the tractor trundle. the organisers of the 2017 Beer Variety Show scheduled to take place at the Mariners’ Hall on Jan- uary 27th, writes KEVIN FAHEY. SEATON Hospital League of Friends’ Hospicare@ “Last year was a sell-out and we are hoping this Home, The Windsor Fellowship (based at the United year’s show will be the same,” said Christine Reformed Church) and The Children’s Society (Axe Perkins, who is one of the organisers. Valley Children Centre) have been given £100 each “We have 130 tickets, the same as last year when by the Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foun- we were turning people away.” dation. Since replacing the annual panto in 2015, the va- Stuart Carrington, of Thomas Westcott Chartered riety show, with its mixture of song, dance and Accountants and proprietor of the Yorkshire’s Seaton comedy sketches, has established itself as a ‘must- agency, said: “I’d like to say a huge thank you to ev- see’ event in the opening month of the new year in eryone who came in and nominated a charity for a do- Beer. nation during our ‘Small Change Big Difference’ Happy 40th “This year we again have a variety of acts includ- month-long campaign. ing Norman West, Moira Izzard, a ukulele band, a “At Yorkshire Building Society we are committed Birthday newcomer in Chris Trevett and local children who to being at the heart of our community and I hope will be singing, dancing and doing some ballet,” these donations will enable the charities to carry on added Christine. their wonderful work here in Seaton and the wider Mark Somers “There will also be a very short, but funny, rendi- area.” tion of ‘Sleeping Beauty’ either side of the interval, The charitable foundation is funded through the plus Nigel Freathy, the former vicar at St Michael’s Small Change Big Difference scheme where members on 18th January Church, will again be the master of ceremonies.” donate the pennies from the annual interest on their Love & best wishes As last year the tickets, costing £7 for adults and accounts to help charities and good causes. £5 for children, will include a ploughman’s supper. A total of 1,000 charities and good causes got to Malcom & Ruby The doors open at 6.30pm with the show com- share £100,000 after being nominated by people at mencing at 7.30pm. Yorkshire Building Society branches and agencies “There will also be a bar available upstairs, coffee, around the UK. tea and ice cream plus a raffle,” said Christine. For more information about the Small Change Big Tickets are on sale at the Beer Post Office. Difference scheme and the Charitable Foundation visit www.ybs.co.uk/charitablefoundation Happy 70th Birthday Local RNLI branch plans 50th Derek Mc Auley anniversary celebrations Lots of love from all the Slomans THE Seaton, Beer and District and the Arun Lifeboat ‘Roy and The music night is being or- branch of the RNLI is planning a Barbara Harding’ was named ganised by Steve and Mandy programme of activities to cel- after her and her late husband Graham and there will be sing- FREE FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENT FORM ebrate its 50th anniversary in Roy Harding, who was trials of- ing and music by Steve and 2017, writes KEVIN FAHEY. ficer for the RNLI.” guests. Donations can be made The first event will be an SOS The table top sale will run to the RNLI. Message.............................................................................................................................................................................................. Table Top sale on Saturday, from 9am-12.30pm and tables, Other dates for the RNLI in- ......................... January 28th in the Mariners which will cost £6, can be clude the AGM at the Dolphin ....................................................................................................................................... ............................ Hall, Beer, followed in the booked from Ian Rangeley (tel Hotel on Wednesday, March Datefor inser.t.i.o..n.. .T..u..e.s..d..a..y.. ._. ._.. ./. ._.. . _.. ./.. _.. ._.............................................................................................. evening by a night of music in 07813 043301). 8th and Wendy’s 40th An- Send to:View from Newspapers, Unit 3, St Michael’s Business Centre, Church Street, the Dolphin Hotel’s Long Bar. There will also be bacon rolls niversary Sponsored Walk, Branch secretary Wendy and refreshments plus stalls which has provisionally been Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3DB or Email: [email protected] Cummins said: “It’s 50 years selling bric-a-brac, books, booked for Sunday, May 14th. Signed: .................................. Telephone: ................................................. Address: .................................................................. since our former secretary cakes, jam and chutney, house Wendy also confirmed that ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Barbara Harding formed the goods and toys. £476.63 was raised at the Please include SAE for return of any photos. [local] branch. There will also be a display of Tesco Seaton Christmas Col- PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept announcements without a signature, address and telephone no. “Barbara raised funds for the branch and RNLI archives col- lection on Friday, December RNLI for many years before this lected by Wendy. 16th. All announcements must be in by 12 noon on Friday for the following week’s publication. www.viewnews.co.uk EAST DEVON Tuesday, January 17th 2017 5 Outdoor learning is fun Revolutionary new system helps teach people to drive ‘whatever the weather’ A driVinginstructor from East devon has created for diverse needs when conducting a practical driv- Countryside education ran- priately. shute Primary school and Foun- a revolutionary system to help teach people with ing test. gers with east devon district “school groups and families dation stage unit Leader Gilly diverse needs how to drive. Mr Light has been working on the system for Council (eddC) say outdoor can join us to become nature de- Clark said: “Working with the ed- The ingenious system, which has been designed more than eight years and has been able to perfect learning is not just for the sum- tectives – looking for clues and ucation rangers at seaton Wet- by david Light, is a dashboard head-up display sys- it over the last three. mer. evidence left behind by animals, lands engaged the children in tem which shows the student driver symbols to He is appealing to the parents who may be strug- schools can arrange year- and learning how animals and practical, hands on activities. help communicate the instructor’s instructions. gling to find instructors that his system does exist round outdoor sessions with the plants have adapted to survive “We had a fantastic day in the david Light has been a driving instructor for 45 and he will be willing to meet with them to discuss education rangers to help chil- their environment and the beautiful wetlands setting, tak- years, in which time he has achieved more than 800 how it works. dren get the most out of learning changing seasons. ing part in games and activities driving test passes with a first-time pass rate of Mr Light can be contacted on 01404 871400 or by about nature and the outside “our sessions include carrying which linked to our topic on noc- approximately 80 per cent. emailing [email protected] world. out exciting hands on experi- turnal animals. Mr Light said: “One of my main aims has always To see a video of how the system works visit education ranger Meg Knowles ments, making a cosy dormouse “The day was thoroughly en- been to find a new and better ways of teaching or http://bit.ly/2jfVyw9 said: “Winter provides some ex- nest, hiding nuts whilst playing joyed by the whole class, includ- coaching new drivers and to find ways and means cellent outdoor learning oppor- the squirrel game and building a ing parent helpers.” to be able to reduce the time taken in teaching ve- tunities which help encourage bird feeder to help the birds sur- to find out more visit hicle control skills. Which is where the Communica- children to get outside and ex- vive the colder months.” wildeastdevon.co.uk or contact tor-Plus comes in.” plore, whatever the weather, as The rangers have recently held the rangers directly via “The Communicator-Plus was primarily designed long as they are dressed appro- sessions with children from [email protected] for the deaf and hard of hearing, but through inten- Calling 111 should be ‘first port of call’ sive trials, i found it to be a very good communicator to all people with learning difficulties, such as dys- praxia or dyslexia. “The system can also be used for teaching people DOCTORSin Devon say the free NHS 111 phone professionals, who will assess your symptoms and di- who do not have English as their first language, in service should be the first port of call for people with rect you to the local service that can help you best.” fact it is completely universal.” flu and other winter-related conditions. The guidance is to call 111 is: l incorporated within the Communicator-Plus is a nDAVIDLight’s ingenious invention is set to help The number of people with flu and other winter- you need medical help fast but it’s not a 999 recognisable coloured light system known as the students with diverse needs learn how to drive related conditions is putting hospital and GP services emergency l Co-ordinator, which helps students learn the basics under strain. you think you need to go to A&E or need of vehicle control by means of a visual display. D-Light-Quickpass Drivingg School is Dr Tim Burke, a Devon GP and chairman of the lan other NHS urgent care service Mr Light added: “This light system will help turn a celebrating it's 800th passs, 85% first NHS Northern, Eastern and Western Devon Clinical you don’t know who to call or you don’t have conscious effort into a subconscious skill, which time, in recognition of this aachievement Commissioning Group, said: “Our hospital A&E de- la G P to call drastically reduces the time in learning co-ordina- l am rewarding all new pupiils by giving partments are currently very busy so we’d ask that you need health information or reassurance tion skills. For people with learning difficulties a a FREE ASSESSMENT LESSON. you only visit if you have a serious or life-threatening about what to do next. driver training system has been developed, to work ((vvalid from 1st Jan to 1st March 2017.) condition. Dr Burke said: “A&E departments need to be able alongside the Communicator-Plus, which is used to Contacts: TTeel.014048771400 “We know it is worrying when you become ill sud- to concentrate on the most seriously ill and injured pa- evaluate a student's understanding of visual in- Mob. 075466539036 denly, so use the fastest source of advice and sup- tients. If it’s not an emergency, please visit or phone structions before it is used in a vehicle.” E. [email protected] port –which is the telephone service NHS 111. your pharmacy, minor injuries unit or NHS 111.” The Communicator-Plus is completely controlled “It’s free and available round the clock. You’ll Doctors are also reminding people to look after by the instructor, and can be used as an interpreter earn with David ght speak to a trained adviser, supported by healthcare themselves and others in the colder weather. 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COLIN EATON Honiton TTeell::01404 47070• Tiverton TTeel:01884 255722 -FdSc.HCPC-HAD. FSHAA- www.honiton-hearing.co.uk Your Hearing Aidd Auddiollogist 6 Tuesday, January 17th 2017 AXMINSTER www.viewnews.co.uk Allan’s all set for 80th birthday skydive AxMInSterpensioner Allan Hill tesco and its customers, Mr Hill tion on January 9th, with another The idea formed a while ago, “I am extremely grateful to ev- Axminster plus Select Windows is set to celebrate his 80th birth- has had to revise his fundraising one to follow on January 26th. and Mr Hill said: “I wanted to do eryone who has sponsored me in Honiton.” day on February 3rd by doing a target upwards. The first collection raised more something for my 80th that or provided fundraising support Donations can be made online skydive. His initial target was £1,000, than £250 and Mr Hill has already would benefit something worth- by donating prizes and so on, in- through Mr Hill’s fundraising page Apart from celebrating his but the response has been so broken through the £700 barrier. while. cluding businesses in and around at http://bit.ly/2j5iFvr birthday in style, he’ll be raising good that he has upped it to He describes himself as a de- “All you get after a party is a money for the Devon Air Ambu- £2,000. termined person, but says there sore head. I looked around and lance trust. He is grateful to tesco in is nothing “mad” or “brave” came up with a skydive. Because of generous people, Axminster for allowing a collec- about his skydive. “Growing old is inevitable but growing up is optional.” Mr Hill is not new to skydiving, Kim and Carole enjoy creating having tried it at the tender age of about 70. stunning festive floral displays He has, however, had two arti- ficial hips fitted since – but does- n’t appear overly concerned. Mr Hill also rides a motorcycle, Award-winning tutor Jackie and said: “Like all riders I hope nicholls from Ashville Design never to have to use the ambu- said: “Carol and Kim each made lance service, but it is comforting nSUPPORT:Tesco community champion rob Cope (right)lends a a beautiful festive table ar- to know it’s there. hand to the effort rangement which i know will be Co-op manager praises admired by everyone who dines with them. Adding very pretty lights to their designs was the ultimate finishing customers’ generosity touch – proving even more that these two ladies certainly know how to sparkle.” Carole said: “i really enjoyed this workshop and felt very AN AXMINSTER supermarket toothpaste, toothbrushes, cleaning pleased with what i created. manager and his staff have praised items and blankets.” “my friend Kim and i agreed the generosity of customers The charity supports homeless that our arrangements turned James West, manager of the Co- people in Devon, and Mr West nAxminSTeRresidents Kim The task was to make festive out better than expected and op’s West Street branch, said: added: “We advertised it on Face- Oatway and Carole Hanna were table arrangements using a va- we learnt a lot of new ideas. “During November we were ap- book and in store and the response praised by the tutor when tak- riety of foliage, flowers, can- “it was very relaxing and proached by a charity called Smile we got was amazing and we ing part in Christmas flower ar- dles and some unusual materi- great fun.” At A Stranger from Exeter, won- wanted to thank the community of ranging workshops at Combe als including chocolates and Kim and Carole are pictured dering if we would support their Axminster. All the boxes were col- n Mr West about St nicholas Village Hall. leucadendron. above. Photo byJACKIE NICHOLLS to see the boxes off cause of asking people to fill a lected in December and taken to shoe box full of items such as the charity’s warehouse.” 01823 765016 TTAAUNTON 001752 936 072PLLYYMO U TH 008000 614 759F REEPHONE www.viewnews.co.uk AXMINSTER Tuesday, January 17th 2017 7 New owners of Weycroft Hall reveal their plans THEnew owners of Weycroft Hall, on in central London for 16 years before burning stove for the living room that University of Exeter Choral Society Father Christmas. the outskirts of Axminster, have felt the moving here. some sense of normality arrived has already stayed and practised before “Mr and Mrs Turner were such won- full force of recent cold snaps. They do not plan to run their own Mrs Turner said: “We know it will be a road trip, and Axe Valley Community derful and generous hosts.” Vince and Clio Turner bought Wey- church at Weycroft Hall for the time a long-term project.” College held its staff Christmas party at Mr and Mrs Turner regularly attend croft Hall last autumn. Clio told Pul- being, although there will be a church Mr and Mrs Turner revealed plans for Weycroft Hall in December. Crossroad Christian Fellowship in man’s:“If we wanted a posh place in influence. holiday lets, wedding receptions and College bosses were so impressed Seaton and have praised members of the countryside we wouldn’t have come Mr Turner, who also has a background groups coming to stay be it scouts, mu- they issued a press release, saying: various local churches for help received here. in the Royal Navy, said: “The place sicians and so on, but stressed they are “The setting was very festive with a during their first months at Weycroft “There is damp, mold and it’s cold – must pay for itself, but will also be very at an early stage. roaring log fire and even a visit from Hall. but there is also something in the spiri- much about showing God’s love and in- tual history of the place that thrilled us.” volving the community – a place for the Actor ‘choked on hospital fish pie’ Town council money to The site was once a Roman Army love of God to pour out.” increase by nearly £50k base, but Weycroft Hall was most re- The building will need a lot of tender Aninquest has heard that for- through eating his fish pie lunch cently let by its previous owner, George loving care as parts of it are in a poor mer ‘Star Wars’ actor and on February 14th when he AddITIONAL staff, new projects and a regener- Newton, to tenants who ran it as a state of repair. Axminster resident Gordon choked and nursing staff were ation fund are among the reasons for Axminster Christian conference centre. For example, family members had to Town Council’s Council Tax precept increasing Mr and Mrs Turner, who have three wear extra clothing as there is no cen- ‘Drewe’ Henley died after chok- unable to resuscitate him. from £147,367 to £195,934. ing on his hospital fish pie lunch. children, both come from the South tral heating in the building. Cause of death was confirmed Councillors met on January 9th to discuss next He died at the age of 75 on West but pastored a community church It was only when they bought a wood- as asphyxia and contributing to financial year’s budget. Valentine’s Day, February 14th The town council has budgeted for the hiring of 2016, at the Royal Devon & Exeter his death was aspiration pneu- a handyman, managing the Pippins building and Hospital. monia, obstruction, bipolar and the forthcoming takeover of Jubilee Field. The inquest at County Hall in drug-related parkinsonism. Mayor Cllr Paul Hayward also said that the town Exeter heard he was halfway The inquest continues. council is starting a five-year rolling regeneration fund for the town, which will require £16,000 next financial year. Councillors praise Christmas lunch Councillors are ‘fine tuning’ the regeneration fund and will make a comprehensive statement AXMINSTER Town Council will Town councillor Douglas Hull, on it and the precept in the near future. write a formal thank you letter to who attended the event as vol- the organisers of the Axminster unteer, told fellow councillors: “I Winning numbers drawn Christmas Together Christmas suggest the town council writes Day lunch, which was held in the JO Huxford and Amanda Forster from Axminster to Lesley Frankau and her team Arts Cafe were asked to conduct the most recent Guildhall. and thank them for a fantastic prize draw for Axminster Tourist Information The lunch was open to anyone Centre’s 100 Club. in the Axminster area who oth- Christmas Day lunch.” There were 28 players and tickets held by Les- erwise would have spent Christ- Councillors agreed it was a ley Frankau, Anne Ruddick and Rita Oaten were mas Day alone. good idea to write a letter. drawn. nVINCE and Clio Turner To take part in the monthly draw, call 01297 outside their new home Got a story? Call Anders on 01297 446142 34386 or email [email protected] 8 Tuesday, January 17th 2017 SEATON & BEER www.viewnews.co.uk Don’t change Beer! DanceFit classes return after festive end-of-term display DON’T change Beer too much ple don’t want too much grabbed attention were that – that was the over-riding change,” said Cllr Pook. 9.5 per cent of visitors inter- tone of the survey recently un- “It seems that basically the viewed were from Birmingham THE JM DanceFit Little and “I was so very proud of both ing both their confidence and fit- dertaken by the Coastal Com- majority of people who visit and the West Midlands and Junior Starz* children, from the Little and Junior Starz* ness levels, started again at the munity Team. Beer are happy with the way they proved to be the biggest Seaton Primary School, ended and their end of term perfor- school this week. Richard Scott and a team of things are at present but there geographical group. their autumn term on a high with mances. New children are welcome to volunteers conducted the sur- was acknowledgement that “Seven per cent of visitors two energetic Zumba displays “In addition to the weekly join the termly classes whether vey on behalf of the Beer some things could change like came from within Devon and enjoyed by parents and family. classes, the taster performances they attend the school or not. Coastal Community Team over toilets and access to the beach. 6.6 per cent were from Bristol,” All of the Little and Junior given at the end of each term are To book a place, contact Jo- the summer talking to as many “We may also want to look at added Cllr Pook. Starz* were awarded well de- a great way to help increase both hanna directly on 07739 518587 tourists and visitors as they making better use of assets A grant of £10,000 from the served certificates of achieve- the children’s self-esteem and or email johanna@jmdancefit. could. like the fishermen’s huts and Coastal Communities Team al- ment for their hard work. confidence.” co.uk Mr Scott recently handed Sea Hill but nothing too drastic. lowed the parish council to Johanna Morgan, Zumba fit- The classes, which allow chil- All class details can be found over his report to district and “On the whole the report conduct the survey with a view ness and dance instructor, said: dren to have fun while improv- at www.jmdancefit.co.uk parish councillor Geoff Pook gives a rosy, satisfying picture to instigating a business plan to and he gave a basic summary of Beer from people all over the enhance the appeal of the vil- to councillors at their final country.” lage for visitors. monthly meeting of the year. Cllr Pook will present a full re- That followed an inaugural “The big thing that came out port of the findings at a later public meeting in September from the report was that peo- date but other stats that last year at which various rep- resentatives from the fishing, Seaton ‘Child Genius’ father accused beach, tourist, retail and land- owners’ communities debated of sexually assaulting girl in his car the issue. A committee was formed at the meeting and has since A SEATONfather –who featued in been discussing issues. Channel 4 show Child Genius in The meeting was prompted 2013 –has appeared in court, ac- by the decision of Beer Parish cused of sexually assulting a girl Council to engage in discus- under the age of 13 in his car last sions with EDDC on taking over year. the responsibility for managing Yuen Lung Terence Lai, aged 53, the village assets such as the of Primrose Way, pictured right, beach, Jubilee Gardens, toilets did not enter a plea. and the common with its car Mr Lai, who previously worked park near the caravan park. as Senior Police Inspector in Hong Cllr Pook is hoping that, fol- Kong, was given conditional bail lowing lengthy discussions, the and will appear at Exeter Crown deal can be finalised in 2017. Court on February 3rd. KEEEP UP TO DAATTEE WWIITTHHH AALLLL TTHHEE LAATTEESSTT NEWS ON TWWITTER Follow your townn’s reporter on TTwwiitttteerr Howard Larco Anders Larsson @HowardLarcomb @ViewwAAnnddeerrss @ViewNewsUK • Sport in East De • Axminster West Dorset an • Seaton South Somerse • Crewkerne Peter Hodges Francesca Evaan @ViewPeter @ViewFrancesca • Honiton • LLyymmee RRegis • Ottery St Mary • Colyton • Ilminster • Chard @@VViieewwNNeewwssUUKK View from Newspapers, Unit 3, St Michael’s Business Centre, Publishers of: www.viewnews.co.uk Lyme Regis, Pulman’s View from Axminster,, Seaton, Colyton, Honiton, Sidmouth, Ottery St Mary, Pulman’s View from Crewkerne, Chard, Ilminster Dorset, DT7 3DB V iew from Bridport, Beaminster,, LLyymmee RRegis, Dorchester,, Weymouth TTeell:: 0011229977 4444660055777 www.viewnews.co.uk COLYTON | COLYFORD Tuesday, January 17th 2017 9 Goose Fayre wins award for having ‘sustainable place in community’ ORGANISERS of Colyford Goose Fayre were by Francesca Evans delighted when the event won an award from [email protected] the Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE). The traditional event won category three in tative from CPRE said the Goose Fayre had CPRE’s Our Outdoors competition, for having “ticked every box” for the competition. a special and sustainable place in the commu- He congratulated all those involved in organ- nity. ising the event, adding” You really have epito- A representative from CPRE recently visited mised the spirit of what CPRE is about.” Colyford to present a certificate and glass Mr Pady spoke about the history of the plaque to Tim Wheeler, chairman of Colyford Goose Fayre, a medieval event that was re- Goose Fayre Committee, and Colin Pady who vived in the 1980s. He said the event had reinvigorated the historical event in the 1980s. helped to mix long-term residents of Colyford The committee also received £200 prize with those who were new village and had be- money and a year’s free membership to CPRE. come a “wonderful thing for young and old”. The Our Outdoors competition provides an On accepting the award, Goose Fayre Com- opportunity for people of all ages and from all mittee chairman Mr Wheeler said the prize walks of life to work together to bring about was not just for the current committee, but for est for 26 years improvements in their community by promot- all those who had been involved with the ing social cohesion and increased focus on the event over the past 36 years. great outdoors and, above all, improving the understanding of the importance of preserv- nPICTURED right, Colyford Goose Fayre chair- ((Honiton) Ltd Also at Otter Nurseries ing and sustaining the countryside for future man Tim Wheeler, founding member Colin Pady generations to enjoy. and other committee members collect the At the presentation of the award, a represen- award from Campaign to Protect Rural England History society start Record ShelterBox collection PPPiiilllkkkiiinnnggggggtttooonnn AAAccctttiiivvv year with film screening ORGANISERS of the Christmas collection in aid of ShelterBox would like to thank all those who supported Glasss Roof COLYTON Parish History Society will kick off the fund for emergency relief, in lieu of buying Christ- the New Year with a special screening from the mas cards. South West TV & Film Archive, presented by Colyton and Colyford raised a record total of Villages in Action. £1,052.00, which was described as “tremendous”. The screening will be held in Colyton Town Hall Organiser Jane Dauncey commented: “We have re- Conseervatories on Wednesday, January 25th, starting at ceived a letter from ShelterBox thanking us for our 7.30pm. regular support. The current focus is Syria where Shel- All are welcome to attend this first meeting of ter Box are providing tents and contents so that fami- the year for the history society. Come annd see the wide lies have somewhere to live.” range of CConservatories, Antique & General WWiinnddddoowwss aanndd DDoooorrss that wee have on offer. 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The school is also offering evening on Thursday, January uary 20th to confirm that you ing to parents that national cost cial’ reforms will tackle the ‘his- “We are an Ofsted recognised parents and carers additional 26th at 6pm in the school can- want to attend. saving measures will have ‘a torical postcode lottery’ in ‘outstanding’ school, and whilst support to understand the teen. Those in attendance are also lasting and negative impact’ on school funding and that funding we will continue to remain com- complex issue of school If you wish to attend the welcome to attend the PTFA their children’s education. every child fairly and according mitted to looking creatively at funding as outlined above meeting email office@thekings meeting which is at 6.30pm. In a letter to parents of King’s to their specific needs ‘sits at trimming costs, we are reaching students, Rob Gammon slam- the heart of the government’s the point where the cost saving Win tickets to ‘The Twits’ in library competition med the recently announced pledge to build a country that measures will now have a last- Fair Funding scheme laid out by works for everyone, not just ing and negative impact on the OTTERY Library is giving one lucky family a ture of a house where you think the Twits might the government which will see the privileged few’. education of young people. chance to win tickets to a performance of Roald like to live. It can be pretty, ugly, big or small. A the Ottery secondary school Mr Gammon wrote to parents “We will start to see a nar- Dahl’s classic ‘The Twits’. castle or a beach hut maybe? It’s up to you. lose around £123,000 from after the pupils returned from rowing of the curriculum pre- The library is set to move home later this year “Draw the Twits new home on A4 paper and their school budget their Christmas holiday to and post-16, larger class sizes, paneodp ilte h) taos t bheee 7np mgi vpeenrf oar fmamanilcye toicf k‘Thete ( Tfwori tfso’ uart put your name, age and phone number on the The King’s School currently make sure the parents under- less in-class support for stu- the Northcott Theatre, Exeter, on Monday, back of your entry.” receives nearly £300 less per stood the severity of the situ- dents and a squeeze on admin- February 27th. The 1980s classic children’s book revolves pupil compared to the national ation. istrative support. The library is asking Ottery’s youngsters to around a hideous, vindictive, spiteful couple average which results in around Mr Gammon wrote: “Whilst Mr Gammon then asked the draw a picture of a house where the Twits could known as the Twits, who live together in a brick £260,000 less funding a year we have taken some significant parents and the carers of the live. house without windows. for the school already. A similar action to alleviate our deficit students to help raise aware- A spokesperson for the library said: “For a The competition is open to ages six and up. The issue is reported throughout budget position, our current ness situation. chance to win the tickets, kindly donated by the closing date for entries is 6pm on Friday, Febru- schools in Devon. projections over the next cou- Northcott Theatre, we want you to draw us a pic- ary 17th. Mr Gammon wrote: “As a The Department for educa- ple of years will dwindle our school community, we are PCSO gives town council crime update tion recently launched a new contingent reserves to nothing. therefore seeking your valued funding formula, which will see “The resultant scenario on top support in raising awareness of 10,000 schools gaining money of the real terms reduction to this urgent situation facing out our school AT THEOttery Town Council meeting earlier this dent of arson, as well as two parcels that were budget, com- school and to petition the Sec- month, PCSO Maria Clapp gave councillors and stolen from a porch in West Hill. ViewNews pounded by retary of State, Justine Green- the public an update on the incidents that took The recycling centre at the Bowd has seen three the an- ing, and your local MP to place over the Christmas period. incidents where people have climbed over the gate nouncement consider an urgent solution to Recorded crimes for December 2016 stood at 18, and items stolen, after dark. The new amnedn ftualtl iimonp leo-f smeintitg carteis itsh. e impact of the pre- coImncpiadreendt st oi n1c0l ufdoer dth tew soa mthee mftso notfh blaicsty ycleeasr,. two wAithls oa ,s ihna rWp einsts tHruimll,e tnwt.o vehicles were damaged place to view the new for- “Beyond the immediate bud- thefts from a motor vehicle (one being the aerial) Also in December, an aborted attempt to steal a mula as it cur- getary challenges, we cannot and the other incident involved a window being motorcycle resulted in the bike being dumped in a your news rently stands, emphasise enough the vital smashed and a bag taken from behind the driver’s gateway after the culprit failed to hotwire it. dictates that need to respond to the national seat. And there was also an attempted burglary at the our school fi- funding formula consultation to PCSO Clapp also told councillors that words of Aquatic Centre. www.ViewNews.co.uk nancially will redress the inequalities, defi- advice were given to both parties involved in a Sensors were set off, and PCSO Clapp assured reach a real ciencies and flaws in the sys- racial incident. the council that the offender was being interviewed tem and the funding of educ- She also reported an incident of fraud, an inci- shortly afterwards. yYYooooouuu hccaaavnne hh aalwvea ythsse ww samnitleed . Book a new patientt consultation today!! Our Services incluudeCall 01297 529255 Dentures - Aesthe al Den try - Private Dental Plan Imppllaant SSeeccuureedd Deentuureess - Dental Implantts - Tooth Whitening Crowns & Bridges - HHygienist Services www.lymebayden try.cco.uk Teemple House, 63 Broad Street, Lyme Reegis, DT7 3QF r yden try.cco.uk