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Moorland Parish LinkDecember 2017
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,
‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favours!’ (Luke 2: 13,14)
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The Ministry TeamTeam RectorVacancy
Team VicarRevd Geoffrey Fenton
The VicarageWidecombe-in-the-Moor, TQ13 7TF
01364 [email protected]
Assistant PriestRevd Simon Croft
Revd Simon Croft usually spends Wednesdays and one other weekday, as well as Sundays in our Mission CommunityHis email address is : [email protected]
Readers to the Team Marion Kaye
4 Buckfast Close, Buckfast, TQ11 0EW01364 643330 [email protected]
Methodist Ministers Revd Kevin Hooke 01626 832369
Table of ContentsThe Parish Letter 3Churchwardens 4Moorland Team Officers 4Holy Communion Midweek & At Home 5Church Services for December 2017 6Church Events 7General Team News 8Dates for the Diary 8Community News and Events 9Rainfall in October 2017 19St Mary the Virgin, Holne 21St Raphael, Huccaby 23St John the Baptist, Leusdon 25St Gabriel, Postbridge 29St Pancras, Widecombe-in-the-Moor 33Dunstone & Poundsgate Chapels 38
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The Parish LetterMy dear Friends,
"O Little Town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie! O Holy Child of Bethlehem, descend to us, we pray."
Written by Phillips Brooks, the Bishop of Massachusetts, 1891 to 1893.When I shall sing this beautiful carol over Christmas, I shall think of the remarkable author of its words : Phillips Brooks. Phillips, (yes, a rather strange variation of Phillip as his Christian name,) was born in 1835 in Boston. From 1855, he was a teacher for two years, but he wasn't really able to cope with this, and he was sacked. At that time he thought of himself as a complete failure, and wrote in a diary - "I do not know what will become of me . . . I do not seem to come to much now." But, after a time, he entered Virginia Theological Seminary, and he was ordained deacon in 1859 and priest in 1860, in the American Episcopal Church. It is wonderful to think that through his influence, three of his five brothers, Frederick, Arthur and John were also to be ordained.In his early days, Phillips was involved much in preaching about the horror of the American Civil War, and he consistently opposed the evil of slavery. He had a significant platform for doing this in his position of Rector of Holy Trinity, Boston.Holy Trinity Church, Boston is regarded as one of the architectural masterpieces in the whole of the United States, and Phillips had a particular role in steering through its construction. It is a building that reflects the richness of good liturgy and its power to inspire and convert.The City of Boston in his time was a place of chaotic expansion and great social need and inequality, and Phillips was exhausted by ministry. Perhaps he dreamt of what might have been peace and stillness when he wrote: " How silently, how silently, the Wondrous Gift is given!" Perhaps he was moved by reflecting upon the contrast of the peace of Bethlehem with the noise and violence of Boston at that time. But through all the demands, Phillips was to write that his only ambition was to be a parish priest, but he thought that he was "not much of one".
contd on Page 5
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For all editorial information - copy date, my contact details etc. please see inside back cover.
ChurchwardensSt Mary the Virgin, HolneAny queries either to Gillian Parker (see below) or Marion Kaye (see Page 2 for details)St Raphael, HuccabyGillian Parker Thimble Hall, Hexworthy, PL20 6SD 01364 631507 [email protected]
St John the Baptist, LeusdonGeoff Bamsey 26 Old Manor Close, Holne Cross, TQ13 7JF 01364 652820 [email protected]
Shan Palmes 3 Dunstone Cottages, Widecombe, TQ13 7TH 01364 621573 [email protected]
St Gabriel, PostbridgeAnnie Smerdon The Stores, Postbridge, PL20 6TH 01822 880201 [email protected]
Wendy Watson Middle Merripit Farm, Postbridge, PL20 6TJ 01822 880215 [email protected]
St Pancras, WidecombeMichael Pascoe Wooder Bungalow, Widecombe, TQ13 7TR 01364 621333 [email protected]
Penny Whale Wayside, Widecombe in the Moor, TQ13 7TA 01364 621411 [email protected]
St Andrews, AshburtonWilliam West Tawstock, Knowle Close, Ashburton TQ13 7RA 01364 652666 [email protected]
Bill Shapley 18 Beverley Gardens, Ashburton, TQ13 7BL 01364 652263 [email protected]
St Mary the Virgin, BickingtonPeter Warren Rentor, Bickington 01626 821213 [email protected]
St Peter, Buckland in the MoorStephanie Palk Halsanger Manor 01364 652430 [email protected]
Vida Pascoe 14 Balland Park, Ashburton 01364 653312
Moorland Team OfficersTreasurer Francis Parffrey Hillcrest, Bowden Hill, Ashburton TQ13 7EA 01364 654067 [email protected]
Secretary Gillian Parker Thimble Hall, Hexworthy, PL20 6SD 01364 631507 [email protected]
Protection Officer Judy Southcombe [email protected]
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Communion at homeIf you are unable to get to church because of ill health or loss of mobility and would like to receive communion at home please contact a member of the Ministry Team.(see p.2 for contact details)
There is a service ofHoly Communionevery Wednesday
at 1030at St. Andrew’s Church
in AshburtonYou will be most welcome!
Holy Communion Midweek & At Home
PARISH OFFICE in Ashburtonis open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 10 - 11 am
01364 654280 email: [email protected]
In 1880, he was invited to visit Europe, and he preached in Westminster Abbey, and at Windsor before Queen Victoria. In 1886 he declined an invitation to be Bishop of Pennsylvania. Sunday by Sunday he preached to growing numbers in Holy Trinity Church, and he influence was increasing right across the mushrooming city. In 1891, he was again invited to be a bishop, and this time he accepted being consecrated as the Sixth Bishop of Massachusetts. It was a tragically short time in that office, since he died in 1893, after an episcopate of only fifteen months. He never married.His death was a major event in Boston. One observer wrote: "They buried him like a king. All barriers of denomination were broken down. Roman Catholics and Unitarians felt that a great man had fallen in Israel ".Various quotations are attributed to him, including "Do not pray for easy lives, pray to be stronger men" and "Be patient and understanding, since life is too short to be vengeful or malicious."I hope you have a wonderful Christmas, full of joy and peace, - and that at some moment you might reflect on the lovely words of "O little town of Bethlehem" and it's remarkable author, Phillips Brooks.
Simon.
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December 3rd Advent 1 PurpleIsaiah 64 : 1 - 9; Psalm 80: 1 - 8, 18 - 20; 1 Corinthians 1: 3 - 9 ; Mark 13: 24 - 37
Holne 10.30 Holy Communion SC Ashburton 08.00 Holy Communion JA
Widecombe 16.00 Christingle GF Bickington 09.00 Holy Communion SCAshburton 10.30 Portreeve Service GFBuckland 15.00 Evening Prayer SLWAshbuton 16.00 Christingle JWH
December 10th Advent 2 PurpleIsaiah 40: 1- 11 ; Psalm 85: 1 - 2, 8 - 13 ; 2 Peter 3: 8 - 15a ; Mark1 : 1 - 8 Widecombe 10.30 Holy Communion GF Bickington 09.00 Village Family Communion SC
Leusdon 12.00 Holy Communion GF Ashburton 10.30 Parish Communion SC
Holne 16.00 Christingle JG Buckland 15.00 Carol Service JWH
Postbridge 18.00 Carol Service GF
Friday December 15thBickington 19.00 Carol Service LDH
December 17th Advent 3 PurpleIsaiah 61: 1 - 4, 8 - 11; Psalm 126; 1 Thessalonians 5 : 16 -24 ; John 1: 6 - 8, 9 - 28Leusdon 12.00 Holy Communion GF Ashburton 10.30 Holy Communion SC
Widecombe 16.00 Carol Service GF Buckland 15.00 Evening Prayer SLW
Holne 18.00 Carol Service AW Bickington 16.00 Christingle JWHAshburton 18.30 Carol Service JWH
Friday December 22ndHuccaby 18.00 Carol Service GF
December 24th Advent 4 (Christmas Eve) Purple/White2 Samuel 7: 1 - 11, 16 ; Psalm 89: 1 - 4, 19 - 26; Romans 16: 25 - 27; Luke 1 : 26 - 38 except Midnight services
Widecombe 10.30 Holy Communion GF Buckland 11.00 Carols around the Village SLW
Holne 16.00 Crib Service HF Ashburton 16.00 Crib Service KH
Widecombe 16.00 Crib Service GF Ashburton 23.30 Midnight Holy Communion
DD
Postbridge 20.00 Carols at East Dart GF
Leusdon 23.30 Midnight H.C GF
Church Services for December 2017
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Church Events
Key to Service Leaders KH Kevin Hooke
AW Revd Alan White HF Hilda Flint
GF Revd Geoffrey Fenton SC Revd Simon Croft
JA Revd John Andrews JG Revd John Good
MJK Marion Kaye SLW Simon Le-Pine Williams
JWH Jeremy Howell TBA To be allocated
Advent Course at Widecombe Vicarage7.30 on Monday evenings
30th Nov, 4th Dec, 11th Dec, 18th Dec. All welcome for some gentle discussions taking us through
Advent and leading up to the joy of Christmas Day.”
December 25th Christmas Day Gold/WhiteIsaiah 52 : 7 - 10 ; Psalm 98 ; Hebrews 1: 1 - 12; John 1: 1 - 14Postbridge 09.00 Christmas Communion GF Bickington 09.00 Christmas Comm by Ext EG
Widecombe 10.30 Christmas Communion GF Ashburton 10.30 Christmas Communion JA
Holne 10.30 Family Worship + HC MJK Buckland 11.00 Family Worship + HC DD
Wednesday December 27thsee Minister
Leusdon 16.00 Carols by Candlelight GF
Sunday 31st DecemberIsaiah 61: 10 - 62: 3 ; Psalm 148; Galatians 4: 4 - 7; Luke 2 : 15 - 21
Ashburton 10.30 Benefice Holy Communion SC
7th January 2018 Epiphany 1 WhiteGenesis 1 : 1 - 5 ; Psalm 29 ; Acts 19 : 1 - 7 ; Mark 1 : 4 - 11 Widecombe 10.30 Holy Communion GF Ashburton 08.00 Holy Communion JA
Holne 10.30 Holy Communion Bickington 09.00 Holy Communion AW
by Extension MJK Ashburton 10.30 Family Worship JWH
Leusdon 16.00 Evening Prayer GF Buckland 15.00 Evening Prayer JWH
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December Page
1st Holne Soup Lunch 22
2nd Holne Artists Sale 11
3rd CLOSING DATE for JANUARY Link
6th Leusdon Coffee Morning and Stalls 25
8th Extra Measures at Widecombe 11
9th Christmas in Widecombe 17
9th Widecombe Christmas Tree Festival 15
10th Postbridge Christmas Tree Festival 16
10th Postbridge Carol Service 29
11th and on Moorland Merrymakers Panto 14
13th Dunstone Charity Lunch 19
General Team NewsFrom the Registers
Dates for the Diary
15th Warren House Charity Quiz 31
16th “A Christmas Carol” at Buckland 17
17th Holne Carol Service 21
17th Widecombe Carol Service 33
19th Dunstone Carol Service 17
21st Poundsgate Carol Service 17
22nd Huccaby Carol Service 23
24th Christmas Eve
25th Christmas Day
27th Carols by Candlelight, Leusdon 25
January 2018
25th Phyl’s Follies Panto begins 15
Ashburton Food Bank would like to thank everyone who has donated food, toys and money to the Food Bank.The generosity of the people of Ashburton and surrounding villages is amazing and had contributed greatly to helping those in need in the area. Please do keep donating as the problems people face will not be going away for a long time.
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Community News and Events
ASHBURTON AND BUCKFASTLEIGH HOSPITAL LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
REG. CHARITY NO. 900416Are you interested in helping your local community? If so why not come and join your local League of Friends. Our object is to relieve patients, former patients and those in our community who are convalescent, disabled, handicapped or infirm and generally to support the work of our local hospital.For further information please contact our Secretary on: Tel. 01364 654079 or email [email protected]
Scoriton Village HallSituated on the edge of the village and available to hire at reasonable rates.
The hall is flexible in its use, with a main hall for parties, meetings and sports e.g. badminton. The large, well-fitted kitchen can be hired separately for committee meetings.
Full disabled facilities, including access, toilets and a hearing loop.Rates (per hour) Kitchen: Local £5 Non-local £7 Main Hall: Local £8 Non-local £11
For more information or to book email Carol Shaw [email protected] more details please see our website : http://scoritonvillagehall.org/
NEIGHBOURS HELPING
NEIGHBOURSDASH is an independent charity serving
patients of the Ashburton Surgery: We• Take you to any kind of medical
appointment, and other trips.• Do your shopping if you are unwell• Collect and deliver prescriptions• Help with forms and letters
Also, if you would like to help DASH as a volunteer, please call 01364 653335
POSTBRIDGE HOLNE WIDECOMBE
HEXWORTHY POUNDSGATE LEUSDON PONSWORTHY
CONFIDENTIAL SERVICE FOR THOSE IN FOOD NEED Opening hours: Mon 3 – 4.30pm, Thurs 4.30-6pm St. Petrock’s Cottage, Eastern Road, AshburtonWe now have a free delivery service. Phone 07767 453844 and leave a verbal message and contact number for free delivery or information about the Food Bank and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
ASHBURTONFOOD BANK
A Thank you to everyone from the Food Bank - see page 8 (at the bottom)
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Covering all Dartmoor and surrounding areasAll aspects of electrical installation, Free Advice & Estimates
Approved Installer of Energy Efficient Electrical HeatingPart P Registered through NAPITS.
Please call Alan on 07837 663575 or 01822 859021See more details on my web page: www.totallywireddevon.co.uk
•All Aspects of Tree Surgery •Tree Inspections & Reports •Stump Grinding •Tree Decay Testing •Fully Insured •Free Advice and Quotations
Aran Kimberlee Tel: 01364 72804 Mob: 07594 680168 BSc (Hons) Arboriculture, M Arbor A
[email protected] www.dartforesttrees.co.uk.
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Thank YouI would just like to say a very heartfelt ‘thank you’ to everyone for your cards and very generous gift as I begin my retirement. The money will be spent mainly on film, paper and chemicals for my darkroom in Cornwall and I shall think of you all whenever I am developing and printing my photographs. I am also grateful for all the messages and good wishes that I have received over the past months and for all the prayers that have been offered for my recovery, they really are very much appreciated. I would also like to pay tribute to and offer my thanks for the ministers, churchwardens and all others who have worked tirelessly to care for everyone in the benefice and keep the churches running during my illness. I know that all your efforts are equally appreciated by all who live here.As Lizzie and I begin the process of moving away, we wish you every blessing for the future and please be assured of our prayers as you prepare for a new chapter in the ministry of the Ashburton and Moorland Team.With all good wishes,David Sherwood.
Pop up sale of Art by Holne Artists
Local artists Jenni Evans and Rosemary Bonney are hosting a sale
of paintings and jewellery in Holne Village Hall on
Sat 2nd and Sun 3rd December between 10am and 4pm,
Just in time for ChristmasNow is the time to find that special
present. Many bargains on offer with competitive prices
Entry Free
Come to a Winter WarmerJazz, swing, blues, latin and a bit
of seasonal festive music withEXTRA MEASURES
at the Old Inn, WidecombeFriday 8th Dec at 8.00 ish
Phone 01822 880228 or 01364 621207 for more info
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ELECTRONIC REPAIRS ALL DOMESTIC APPLIANCES
CONSIDERED AUDIO/MUSICAL SPECIALIST DESIGN & TECHNICAL ADVICE
BASED NEAR POUNDSGATE PLEASE CONTACT DAVID
TEL. 01364 631642 MOB. 07599 780093
Do you need a cleaner or someone to do your shopping or chores?
Please call
Domestic Deb
01822 88024707912 181414
Email: [email protected]
Dartmoor Poultry Company dartmoorpoultrycompany.co.uk
Free range, Traditional, Bronze Turkey and Geese Oven ready for Christmas
01364 652007
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The Devon Dialect Alphabet BookThe Widecombe History Group has published
this lovely little book by the late Joanna Radford, with all profits going towards History Group projects. Joanna, a local artist, put together
this unique book inspired by a traditional ABC rhyme that she heard read aloud by
Tony Beard ‘The Wag of Widecombe’.
It is written in the Devon dialect and each of the 26 rhymes has been beautifully illustrated
using a variety of different printing methods.For more information or to buy it online go to:www.widecombe-in-the-moor.com/alphabet.
It will also be on sale at Leusdon Memorial Hall Coffee Mornings on the first Wednesday of each month and at the Widecombe Church House
Christmas Village Market on the 9th December
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Tel: 01626 270076 Mobile: 07525 618286 email address: [email protected]
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For more information on all our services or free estimates please call us on
T: 01647 441551 or M: 07966 024292 E:[email protected]
• Domestic, Industrial, Commercial & Agricultural
• Fault Finding, Free Advice, Visual Inspections & Reports
• Electric Safety Inspection Reports
• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
Based on Dartmoor!
Moorland Merrymakers 2017 Pantomime
“Cinderworthy Farm” Written by Lu Curnock
Produced by Lu Curnock Directed by Tony Deeble
Show nights will be on Monday 11th to Saturday 16th December inclusive
7.30pm start
A special matinee performance with priority booking for families will take place on Saturday 9th December at 5pm.
The main ticket booking office opens 8am, Wednesday 1st November.
Please ring Caroline on 01364 652415 or email [email protected] Matinee tickets will be available in advance (families only) from
8am Wednesday 25th October.
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WIDECOMBE CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVALThis year's Christmas Tree Festival will run in Widecombe Church from Saturday 9th December,the date of the Christmas Market in Widecombe,until the 21st December,the last day of term for the Primary School,so the trees will form a lovely backdrop for the Carol Service on the 17th December as well as the Pre-School's and the Primary School's end of term celebrations.The theme this year is "Colours",this can be interpreted any way you like! Entries are very welcome from individuals, as well as groups and local businesses.Entry forms will be in the Church,with Mary in the Kiosk,or from me [email protected] 01364 621520.We will put up the trees on Friday 8th December and take them down after the Primary School have finished their end of term service on Thursday the 21st December,this is longer than before to allow even more people to see the trees! Please do let me know if you are able to help steward as we need people in the Church all the time that the trees are up,I have had several offers of help already, thank you very much to those people
PHYL’S FOLLIES
SNOW WHITE AND THE SEVEN DWARFS A fun pantomime for all the family Evening performances begin 7.30pm
on 25th & 26th January, 1st, 2nd & 3rd February 2018 Matinee on Saturday 27th January at 2pm
At Postbridge Village Hall Tickets available from 1st December (£7 adults, £3.50 children)
From Martyn at [email protected] (If no email then ring 01822 880294)
Please note tickets must be paid for in advance
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Widecombe Fair Notice- Widecombe Fair, as well as celebrating rural life and investing for the future, hopefully makes a small surplus each year…depending on the weather.- The Mem & Arts of the limited company behind the Fair dictate that any surplus is donated to good causes in Devon. The 2017 financial result is close to being finalised and it is likely that there will be a small surplus again this year even after the Tax Man has taken his share. - There is usually one major beneficiary each year and some donations are made routinely, for example to the local Rotary Clubs and the Parish Link, but the Widecombe Fair Committee also welcomes applications for funding from other organisations – the Committee is already in receipt of a couple of these.- Generally, donations from the Fair are between £50 and £250 per organisation, though more can occasionally be donated.- Applications should be for a specific purpose, not just for ‘improving funds’ and should be submitted by email to the Company Secretary at [email protected] or in writing to the company registered address: Hannaford House, Poundsgate, Newton Abbot TQ13 7NX.- Applications must be received by 31st December 2017 such that they can be considered in January 2018. A decision on donations will be advised by 31st Jan 2018.
Sunday 10th December
Christmas Tree Festival in
St Gabriel’s Postbridge and in Postbridge Village Hall
also Christmas Meat Market
plus other stalls in Village Hall
3.00pm to 5.30pm
Carol Service in St Gabriel’s at 6pm.
Mulled wine and Mince Pies with raffle in hall after service
Hall and church open from 12.00 For more info and if you want to
take part phone 01822 880228 or 01822 880224
Merry Christmas
TurkeyIt was Christmas Eve in a supermarket and a woman was anxiously picking over the last few remaining turkeys in the hope of finding a large one. In desperation, she called over a shop assistant and said ‘Excuse me. Do these turkeys get any bigger?’ He patiently replied: ‘No, sorry, they’re all dead.’
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DAVID MYNNE performsCHARLES DICKENS 'A CHRISTMAS CAROL'
Saturday 16th December @7.30pmBuckland in the Moor Community Hall
£10 (children £5) from David Burke 01364 653525 or [email protected] Mynne's Great Expectations, Dracula, The Odyssee,
and now 'A Christmas Carol'! Spend an evening in the company of a mean, tight-fisted, squeezing, grasping, clutching old miser. A grim journey through the dark, dismal streets of Victorian
London, where Ignorance and Want cower together...mesmerising, outstanding...and there will be a few laughs...
Light refreshments and raffle in aid of hall
CHRISTMAS
IN
WIDECOMBE SATURDAY 9th DECEMBER 10 am – 4.pm
WITH
FATHER CHRISTMAS
IN HIS GROTTO 12.30 – 2.30
AROUND THE VILLAGE & ON THE GREEN
MORRIS DANCERS, MUSIC, TREASURE HUNT,CHILDREN`S GAMES, DONKEYS,BIRDS OF PREY,ROAST CHESTNUTS,STALLS
BEST DRESSED ELF PARADE, SHOPS, CAFES, PUBS.ETC.
THE CHURCH HOUSE
PRODUCE MARKET
REFRESHMENTS – Homemade soup, cakes, teas etc
THE CHURCH
CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
THE NATIONAL TRUST SHOP
CHRISTMAS TREES, GIFTS & GALLERY
THE SMITHY
DISCOUNT DAY – up to 15% off all stock
THE OLD INN
CRAFT MARKET
THE FORGE
WORKING FORGE - DEMONSTRATIONS
Methodist Chapels
Christmas Carol
Services
Dunstone ChapelTuesday 19th December at
6.30pm. Everyone is invited and
there will be a curry supper afterwards.
Poundsgate Methodist Chapel
Thursday 21st December at
7.30pm
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So you want to take your horse barefoot?
A book for: Owners, Vets, Farriers and Trimmers, who want to support a horse going barefoot.
By the FarrierRobbie C. Richardson R.S.S. W.C.F.
£5.95
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Christmas Whist DrivesMonday 18th December Leusdon
Memorial Hall 7.30pm
Tuesday 19th December Postbridge Village hall 7.30pm
Wednesday 20th December Widecombe Church House 7.30pm
Rainfall in October 2017Place Total Rainfall Days with-
out rainWettest days
Widecombe 122.8 mm 6 21st 32.3 mm
20th 30.2 mm
22nd 16.5 mm
Postbridge 121.2 mm (4.8”) 7 19th 1.0”
(October 2016 - 51.5 mm (2.0”) 21st 1.0”
Holne 138.3 mm (5.44”) 19th 32.7 mm
MONTHLY CHARITY LUNCHHeld at Dunstone chapel on the
second Wednesday of every month in aid of a different charity each month.
The next lunch will be on Wednesday 13th Dec.
12 - 3pm.
Holne Community Shop and Tearoom Ltd
Part-time cook vacancyHCST requires a part-time cook to prepare light lunches
and afternoon teas, as well as keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, observing health and hygiene guide-lines.
This appointment is to work every Thursday and to cover any additional leave and occasional days off for our present staff.
Some previous experience is essential. Please provide a CV. Job available from December 2017
Hours and wages to be discussed on application.Please apply by speaking to staff in the shop 01364 631188
Email on [email protected] phone Simon Chater 01364 631274 or Gilly Simpson 01364 631344
Closing date 30th November 2017
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ANTON COAKER ENGLISH TIMBER LTD
Oak Beams or whole oak frames, Douglas Fir, Ash, Chestnut, Sycamore etc Green oak etc cut to order, air-dried stock in various timbers, kiln dried to order
ALL ENGLISH TIMBER Logs also supplied, either ready cut or skinny offcuts
SHERBERTON BEEF Meat from OUR OWN ANIMALS sold direct to you, fresh or frozen
Sherberton Farm, Hexworthy
Tel. no. 01364 631276 or email [email protected]
bumblebeegarden services
clearing, hedging, landscaping, mowingplanting, pruning, strimming & weeding
dartmoor & beyond
[email protected] 62156307775 947823
supporting
REGISTEREDMEMBER
Emotional healthand
clear thinking
Whatever the cause, you don’t have to suffer from stress and anxiety: panic attacks: depression:
phobias: trauma: low “self-esteem”: anger: poor sleep
Make a difference todayProven talking therapy techniques combined with
the most up-to-date psychological knowledge help you to move on as quickly as possible.
To learn more call Carol Harper01364 631044
www.hgi.org.uk and www.carol-harper.co.uk
Carol is a fully qualified Human Givens practitioner, and a member of the British Complementary Medical Association
Some things to do in December
¥ Leave odd heaps of leaves in
corners for hedgehogs
¥ Feed the birds ¥ Insulate garden taps
¥ Clean moss & lichen from paths
¥ Prune deciduous trees, shrubs &
tall bush roses ¥ Don’t forget to have a very
merry Christmas! Andy .
Christmas presentsCatching her in the act, I confronted our three-year-old granddaughter. ‘Are you opening your little sister’s presents?’ I demanded. ‘No,’ she innocently replied, ‘I'm just helping her learn to share.’
Red and whiteWhat goes red white red white red white?Santa rolling down a hill.
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Date Time Sidesperson Flowers3rd December 10.30 Joe No flowers10th December 16.00 Georgina No flowers17th December 18.00 Judy Christmas flowers on 16th24th December 16.00 TBA Everyone who can help please25th December 10.30 TBA
For contact information, ministers and church officers see front of the LinkChurch Services - see Page 6 for details www.holnechurch.org
St Mary the Virgin, Holne
Holne Second-Hand Books
Hill Top, Butts Cross, Holne
If you have any books, CDs, DVDs to donate please leave at Hilltop
Don’t forget you can buy books from Hilltop at any time. Open most days and weekends.
Mike and Gill Cunniam (01364 631152)
Coffee Mornings Holne Tea RoomThursdays from 11am
Come and have a chat with friends
Whist Drives are held in the Village Hall every Thursday evening from 7.15 - 9.30pm All welcome.
Christingle Service10th December 2017 4pm
Tea and Cake served after the service
Christingle is now part of Holne’s journey to Christmas
This is an informal service,
and a celebration for both adults
and young people.
Carol Service Sunday 17th December at 6pm Mulled wine and nibbles served afterwards
Traditional service of
Carols and Readings
Do come and join us
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Holne Garden Group Christmas Lunch
Wednesday December 13th 12.30pm for 1pm at Furzeleigh Mill, Buckfastleigh
Please contact Gill Gray for menu and choices
For more details, to join the group and to book outings, contact Gill Gray on 01364 631111
or Judy Le Marchant 01364 644099.
Holne Village HallSituated in the middle of the village, near Church, shop and Inn, available to hire at reasonable rates. Medium sized hall with separate well equipped kitchen. Sufficient chairs and tables for any event. Car parking adjacent to the Hall. Rates (per hour) £8 (£5 for locals) For more information or to book: please ring Nicky Bellamy on 01364 631323 or email [email protected]
HOLNE VILLAGE HALL
SOUP LUNCH Friday 1st December
12 - 1.30pm £5Soup, bread, cheese with Tea/
Coffee We need volunteers (2 people per month)
More people - less often each has to do it.Please contact Judy Henderson
(01364 631461) to come or to help.All profits to the Village Hall
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For contact information, ministers and church officers see front of the LinkChurch Services - see Page 6 for details
St Raphael, Huccaby
Carol ServiceFinal reminder about the Carol Service on Friday 22rd December at 6pm. This will be a candlelit service together with light and heat from the wood burning stove. The Revd. Geoffrey Fenton will be leading the celebrations.Last year’s service attracted a wonderful crowd despite the dreadful weather, and we would love to see the Chapel full again this year. There will be mulled wine and home-made mince pies after the service and we hope that you and your friends and family will be able to join us in this wonderful start to the Christmas weekend.If you would like to do a reading, we are always looking for volunteers, so please let me know. (Churchwarden details at front of magazine).Thank youOver the last few months we have received several gifts in the form of cards created from watercolours painted by local people to be sold in aid of Chapel funds. More recently we received an offer of another watercolour of the Chapel, which we were pleased to accept.This painting was created by a lady who suffered from rheumatoid arthritis, but who had lived in Huccaby as a child and had very happy memories of the area. Sadly, she died a couple of years ago and her husband wondered if we would like her painting to raise funds for the Chapel. We were also given an artist’s print of the picture, beautifully framed, to hang in the Chapel together with cards and envelopes to sell.We now have three paintings of the Chapel which we intend to auction next year as part of our 150th anniversary celebrations. More information will be put on our website www.straphaelshuccaby.org and in this magazine next year.ReflectionsAs we near the end of 2017 it is interesting to look back. Whilst it has been a challenging year for the Benefice in many ways, we have been very lucky at St Raphael’s.We have been well supported by Geoffrey and Marion Kaye our Lay Reader who have both worked very hard to encourage us all as well as performing all the more obvious duties such as weddings, funerals etc. Our Rural Dean, Revd. Simon Franklin has also ensured we have had cover for all our services – thank you to him and the Lay Readers who have come to St. Raphael’s.On a practical level, we now have our toilet; our Quinquenniel inspection did not find any major issues to be dealt with; numerous repairs have been carried out and most importantly, we have had such wonderful support from our visitors and members of the local community in helping to keep the Chapel open and well-maintained. Thank you to everyone!
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Date Time Reader Teas FlowersAltar Windows
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For contact information, ministers and church officers see front of the LinkChurch Services - see Page 6 for details
St John the Baptist, Leusdon
Coffee Morning and StallsWe hold our Coffee & Stalls on the first Wednesday of every month. It is a great opportunity for a community to get together for a couple of hours, and buy our homemade preserves including Marmalade, Jam and Chutney. Also great selection of paperbacks for just 40p, puzzles, bric a brac and nearly new clothes. Raffle. Local meat stall from ‘Meat Dartmoor’. Weds 6th December10 - 12 Admission £1
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Whist Drive DatesAt Leusdon Memorial HallNot meeting in December because of Panto and Christmas
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Coffee Mornings
Held between 11am - 12 noon at different venues around the area
Monday 4th DecemberAnnual Christmas Lunch at Furzeleigh Mill, Buckfastleigh
Monday 13th Decemberat at Rundlestone Lodge, Princetownwith Shirley Agness
For contact information, ministers and church officers see front of the LinkChurch Services - see Page 6 for details
St Gabriel, Postbridge
Postbridge Whist Drives
Whist Drives are held in the Village Hall at 7.30pm onTuesdays 14th and 28th NovemberLearners are especially welcome. Entrance fee of £2.50 to include refreshments and prizes.
Date for your diary :Grand Christmas Whist Drive
Tuesday 19th December in the Village Hall
Church CleaningChris and Si will be cleaning for December.Thanks to all who have helped cleaning and with flowers etc in 2017 it is much appreciated.
St Gabriel’s PostbridgeCarol Service
Sunday 10th Decemberat 6pm
Mulled wine and mince pies
afterwards in Village Hall
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If you would like to be a part of a hugely respected organisation, come along to one of our monthly meetings for a taster to see if WI is for you, you would be more than welcome. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm in the Church Hall on Tor Royal Lane, Princetown. It will cost you £1. You are welcome to attend two meetings as a taster. We are a fun group of mixed age range ladies and we do have a good laugh. Do come and see what we get up to.
Our meeting on Wednesday 1st November was a big success with almost all members turning up for what was a really a fascinating and fun evening. We were entertained and enlightened by Colin and Ann Tyrell of Horrbridge on the ‘private lives of hedgehogs’. These two amazing people take in injured or ill hedgehogs and nurse them back to health before releasing them back into the wild. One came along to the meeting but because it is really hibernation time for them, this dear little thing was resting on a hot water bottle covered in a blanket and placed underneath the heaters in the hall. So cute. Very worthwhile talk.
Our final meeting of the year is our own Christmas Party on 5th December at the training restaurant of Plymouth City College. Looking forward to it.
One last thing, please can I remind any State Pensioners who are reading this, that you only have until December 2nd to get your RSVPs in, either to the Post Office or by contacting Catherine Fildes on 01822 890293.
All that remains now is for me to wish you all a very happy Christmas on behalf of us all at High Moorland WI. Next meeting is not until February 2018 when we will be doing yoga with Una Miller of Postbridge.
If you would like any information on High Moorland Women’s Institute or details of the events listed above, please give me a call 01822 880395 or email [email protected].
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Pincetown History Clubmeets 1st Tuesday of each month at Princetown Community Centre at 7 for 7.30pm.
Dec 5th AGM and Christmas Meeting
For further information, please phone Mr John Lissenden on 01752 847573 or email [email protected] Web Site: princetownhistoryclub.weebly.com
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Sunday 10th December
Christmas Tree Festival in
St Gabriel’s Postbridge and in Postbridge Village Hall
also Christmas Meat Market
plus other stalls in Village Hall
3.00pm to 5.30pm
Carol Service in St Gabriel’s at 6pm.
Mulled wine and Mince Pies with raffle in hall after service
Hall and church open from 12.00 For more info and if you want to
take part phone 01822 880228 or 01822 880224
Merry Christmas
Community Carol Service – PrincetownThis is to take place on Monday 18th December 2017 at 6pm in St Michael’s Church Princetown PL20 6QD.All are welcome to attend. Mulled wine and mince pies kindly provided by High Moorland WI will be available after the service. There will be a raffle on the evening to raise money for the work of the Churches Conservation Trust (who make it possible for us to use the church) so do please bring some money with you.Please be aware that the church IS NOT HEATED so make sure you are dressed warmly!
Princetown Library Open DayCome along to Princetown Library on Saturday 2nd December between 10am – 12 noon. There will be a guest children's author on hand, arts and crafts to have a go at. Look forward to seeing you there.
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Dartmoor Forest Parish Council– Extracts October 2017
Parish Clerk: Steve Cox. Telephone: 01822 258549 Email: [email protected]. Website: www.dartmoorforestpc.net
BT Payphones in Princetown the parish council has agreed to accept the offer of BT for the pay phone, installed by the Post Office, to be retained for at least two years then the decision, as to whether Princetown has a public phone box, will be reviewed again. Heartswell Mr. David Wells from Heartswell, a registered charity committed to supporting heart patients, their partners and carers across the West Country provided a background to the charity and its activities. Cllr. Gregg Manning presented Mr. Wells with a cheque for £500, as a donation from the parish council for its work, particularly the recent installation of a defibrillator in Vennville House, Princetown. Defibrillators the council agreed with the recommendation of South West Ambulance Service that the existing cabinets in Postbridge and Hexworthy should be kept unlocked to enable quick and easy access in the event of an emergency. It was agreed that a notice with the access code should be posted on the Hexworthy defibrillator. It was also agreed that Cllrs. Worth & Turnbull would disable the faulty locking mechanism on the Postbridge cabinet. Moorland Community Speed Watch Cllr. Gregg Manning reported that the it is being investigated whether the two Vehicle Activated Speed signs which had been severely vandalised could be repaired. Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) Night Landing Site we are pleased to announce further generous donations to the appeal; West Devon Town & Parish fund have donated £1400, Tavistock Lions have donated £250, Princetown Charity Shop have donated £500 and the Mid Devon Cycling Club (organisers of the Dartmoor Classic cycling event) have donated £1295. In addition, Mr. John Druett, a Princetown resident has personally raised £140 and the Princetown Village Fair income is now £480. Therefore, the fundraising target for the installation and maintenance of the site has now been reached. A remarkable achievement for the communities of Dartmoor Forest and beyond to achieve in less than 6 months. Thank you to everyone concerned. The site drawings are being redrafted to complete the planning application. It is hoped that the site could be installed early in the New Year. Minutes of Parish Council Meetings. These are available to view at http://www.dartmoorforestpc.net/2017.html The next meeting of the Parish Council will be 19:30 on Thursday 23 November 2017 at Princetown Community Centre Members of the public are welcome and may speak during the public sessions. The agenda will be published at http://www.dartmoorforestpc.net/next-meetings-agenda.html
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St Pancras, Widecombe-in-the-MoorFor contact information, ministers and church officers see front of the Link
Church Services - see Page 6 for details
Date Time Sidesperson Coffee Flowers3rd December 16.00 Rose McAfee Christingle - no coffee No flowers (Advent)10th December 10.30 Jenny Pascoe Jenny Pascoe No flowers17th December 16.00 Ronnie and Marcia No coffee No flowers23rd December All helpers to decorate the Church for Christmas please24th December 16.00 Crib Service No coffee - Crib service25th December 10.30 Penny Whale No coffee
Widecombe Ladies Social ClubThere is no meeting in December
but there will be aChristmas Lunch
on Thursday 14th DecemberPhone Rose on
631238 for more details.
WIDECOMBE CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL
This year's Christmas Tree Festival will run in Widecombe Church from Saturday 9th December,the date of the Christmas Market in Widecombe, until the 21st December, the last day of term for the Primary School,so the trees will form a lovely backdrop for the Carol Service on the 17th December as well as the Pre-School's and the Primary School's end of term celebrations.More details see Page 15We will put up the trees on Friday 8th December and take them down after the Primary School have finished their end of term service on Thursday the 21st December.
St Pancras Church, Widecombe
Carol Service
Sunday 17th Decemberat 4pm
Refreshments afterwards
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Widecombe Village Hall Steering Group (WVHSG) is now a formally constituted group carrying out a feasibility study into the viability of designing and building a new purpose-built village hall in Widecombe.
Regular updates will now be posted on our website and on parish noticeboards at Leusdon and Widecombe Halls. The community survey results have now been published and are very positive and
we have recently submitted a grant application form to Awards for All to enable us to get professional support in completing the feasibility study.
We are now inviting Parishioners and those local to the area to apply for annual membership (£5 individual / £10 family) in order to receive direct updates and an invitation to our AGM where members will have the right to vote. Application forms can be obtained from Widecombe Post Office, on our website or by emailing us using the address below.
If you would be interested in joining the Steering Group as a committee member please contact Yvette on 01364 631543 or using our email address below.
www.widecombevillagehall.co.uk Email: [email protected]
Chair: Yvette Elliott Secretary: Sarah Reeve
Treasurer: Richard Casey Membership Officer: Evie Edworthy
Widecombe Village Hall SurveySummary of survey resultsIn May 2017 270 surveys were distributed to all households listed within the parish – this should allow all in the parish to contribute their views.There were a number of points in the parish where surveys could be returned to, and 78 were returned, a 29% response rate.
Existing use of the Church House87% of respondents had used the church house in the past 12 months. Of these users 12% used more than once per week, 22% every week, 31% every month, 17% every two months, 15% every six months and 3% once per year. 71% of respondents reported having visited within the last month.Of those reporting use of the hall, the purposes of these visits were: Local club / society = 66%, Market / sale = 56%, Other 46%, Social event = 42%, Pre school = 28%, Private party = 22%. Other typically was voting or meetings.
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28% of respondents had directly hired the hall, for various private and public events with attendance between 10 and 100 people.
Existing use of other halls83% of respondents had used other village halls over the past 12 months at various frequencies, mainly less frequently than Church House.Views on Church House95% of respondents expressed a view on the adequacy of the existing hall. 1% said the existing hall is wholly adequate for all the needs of the parish, 29% felt the existing hall is mainly adequate, 51% said it is mainly inadequate and 13% felt it is wholly inadequate. 5% did not express a view.Asked whether they would support the idea of a new hall, 95% expressed an opinion. 51% strongly agreed, 38% mainly agreed, 3% mainly disagreed and 3% strongly disagreed. 5% declined to state a position.Facilities of a new hallVarious potential facilities were proposed. The questionnaire attempted to only focus on additional facilities, since certain fundamental items such as disabled access are legally required and would be a part of any new building. Nonetheless respondents typically restated these items since these are typical complaints about the existing hall. Of these additional facilities, extra catering facilities and facilities for larger groups were most popular. Investment in acoustics and additional meeting rooms were also highly rated.
Location of a new hallBoth Hayes Field (45% of respondents expressing an opinion chose this as favourite) and the Fair Field (42% of those respondents expressing an opinion) were similarly rated in terms of location, with the Parish Field (13% of respondents expressing an opinion) being rated much more lowly.
Other commentsA wide range of useful comments were made in addition.
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Widecombe & District Sports Group
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Thursday: Tennis Adults + competent teenagers 6.30 onwards.
Widecombe Tug of War Club Training Tuesdays & Thursdays 7.15 – 9.15Queries re tennis phone Di Cameron on 621218.Please remember to wear soft soled shoes and to leave the court tidy with the net replaced. Report any damage immediately to Claire Partridge (Secretary) on 621468. Close all gates and replace the keys. The court is available for members to use outside of these times, there is no longer a booking system so just turn up and play. Don’t forget our Boules area is available any time. Thank you and enjoy your sports area.
Widecombe Pre-SchoolAt Widecombe Church House, established since the 1970’s, our OFSTED inspected and highly rated sessions are designed to prepare your child for an easy and happy introduction to school. Through qualified and trained staff, we provide a safe and stimulating environment.
Tues 9.15am - 3pm Weds 9.15 - 12.45pm
Fri 9.15am - 3pm Tel: 01364 621273 (session times only)
Church House Management Committee Chairman - Mike PascoeTo book the Hall please contact Rose Mortimore 01364 631238. Rates of Hire (Local Events)Daytime £3.50 per hour Evenings £5.00 per hour All Day £20.00
These rates are for local non commercial events only. For other rates please ask the bookings secretary.
Payment by cheque is preferred. Cheques to be made payable to Widecombe Church House Fund and sent to Sarah Reeve, Bonehill Cottage, Bonehill Lane, Widecombe-in-the-Moor, TQ13 7TD
For all other matters relating to the Church House please contact Diana Cameron on 01364 621218
Widecombe & District History GroupMeetings are held at the Church house in Widecombe on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm.
Dec. 6th A Christmas Themed Presentation with Adrienne Hesketh
Jan. 10th New Year’s Party (transferred from 3rd January)
Contact : Marcia Babington (01364) 661263 or email at [email protected]
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You are welcome to come to services and any special event taking place at the chapel. The services for the month are as follows :
Every Sunday 9am Breakfast and Worship at Dunstone Chapel
First Sunday in Month 3pm Service at Poundsgate Chapel
Christmas Carol Services see Page 17 for details
Come and join us for these services as everyone is most welcome. Even if you have never been to a service before, you will find a very warm
welcome awaits you and there will be tea and cakes afterwards. See advert on Page 21 for Charity Lunch
Ministers: Rev’d Kevin Hooke (01626) 832369 Church contacts: Nigel Davis (01364) 631476 or Serena Walcot (01364) 631279
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Editor : Mrs Marion Kaye 4 Buckfast Close Buckfast TQ11 0EWPhone 01364 643330email [email protected]
Thank you to all those who make donations to the Parish Link. Commercial advertising and donations ensure that the Link continues to be provided free of charge throughout the Moorland
Team. If you would like to make a donation, please contact the editor.
The Parish Link is non profitmaking. Any balance over at the year end is held in reserve to cover repair, maintenance and replacement costs of printing machinery for the Parish Link.
Last . . . but not least . . .
PARISH LINK ADVERTISING COSTS Size Month YearSixth Page 61x60mm £7.50 £80 Quarter Page 61x92mm £12 £125 Half Page 128x92mm £20 £215Please contact the Editor for information and availability of advertising space.
Groups and Individuals who support the Parish LinkCivil Service Retirement Group Postbridge Village HallPrincetown History Society Widecombe Church House CommitteeDartmoor Forest Parish Council Leusdon Memorial HallMoorland Merrymakers Various anonymous donationsBuckland-in-the-Moor Soup Club High Moorland WIWidecombe History Group Leusdon Short Mat BowlsHolne Parish Council Holne Fete CommitteeWidecombe Fair Committee Widecombe Ladies Social GroupFriends of Widecombe School Widecombe Sports GroupHolne Village Hall Committee Holne Garden Group Holne Second-Hand Books Widecombe Parish Council Phyl’s Follies (Postbridge)
Final Copy datefor the January 2019 edition of the Link will be
Sunday 3rd Decemberbut please send as early as you can by post or email.
Next issue will be available on Sunday 17th December
to everyone who contributes to, advertises in, and reads the Parish Link
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