Pulman's View from Seaton & Beer, January 18, 2011

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ByBENMIDDLETON townswhereon-streetparkingcharges actbutIcannotsaythatIagreewiththis
[email protected] don’texist. action.”
MayorofSeatonBobPalaciosaidhe Eileen French, who lives along the
MYSTERY surrounds who is wasawareoftheincident. seafront,wasoutwalkingherdogwhen
responsible for a prank involving Hesaid:“Ihavebeenassuredthatit shenoticedtheparkingmetershadbeen
the parking meters along Seaton was a prank. Apparently they were covered.
seafront. covered early in the morning. I don’t Speakingtothisnewspapershesaid:
Early on Friday morning (January knowanythingmoreaboutitthough.” “Every meter has been covered. It is
14th),alltheparkingmetersalongthe JamesSemple,chairmanoftheSeaton funnyreallyandIexpectthewrapping
Esplanade were covered over and a Development Trust, claimed he didn’t willbetakenofffairlyquickly.
poster attached to them read: “Not in know who was responsible for the “Coveringthemetersupisaverygood
use.Surplustorequirmentsbyorderof prank.Hesaid:“Itisveryamusingbut ideaandissomethingthatIagreewith.
thedemocraticcitizensofSeaton.” SeatonDevelopmentTrustwouldn’tdo TheparkingmetersarespoilingSeaton
The proposal to introduce parking thatsortofthing. anditisawfulforthetown.”
charges along this stretch of road in “Whenyouhaveapositioninthetown A spokesman for Devon County
Seatonhascauseduproarintheseaside youhavetosticktotheletterofthelaw Councilwasunavailableforcommentas
town.Residentsandbusinessleaderssay andIseethisasobstructingalegalact thisnewspaperwenttopress.
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Locals’ anger over
Rural beat’s Ex-soldier is
crime down now on beat
CRIMEacrosstheSeatonrural parking meter row A FORMER soldier has been
beathasfallenbyalmost30per appointed as the new
cent in 2010, compared with neighbourhoodbeatmanagerfor
figuresfor2009. Seaton.
Accordingtostatisticsreleasedby PCDazNortonjoinedtheranksin
police,Julywasthequietestmonth 2000 after serving in The 3rd
withonlyfiveoffencesrecordedand BattaliontheParachuteRegiment.
Augustwasthebusiestmonthwitha Since joining the police he has
totalof25crimes. servedasapatrolofficerinTotnes,
Across the beat, a total of 135 ByBENMIDDLETON cancelling them for surrounding council.” notchargedbeforeand,secondly,they Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot
crimes were reported in 2010. In [email protected] towns. Another member of Seaton canparkwithoutchargeinanyofthe andAshburton.Hetransferredtoeast
20C0o9ly1t9o3ncrwimaesswtheeresrecpeonretedo.f 62 A WRANGLE over parking de“cOisuiornneaisghabopuorssitivheavsetehpaifloerdththeiisr Dadedveedl:op“mIewntelcTormuset,thHeugdheciBsiaornlowto, neAigshpbookuersinmgatnowfonrsD.”CCsaid:“Afull iDneHvoonniltaosntsaunmdmSeeartownhebreefohreestaekrvinegd
offences,38incidentstookplacein meters has hit the streets of tradeandtourism,butthiswillbeat canceltheproposaltoinstallparking publicexhibitionwasheldinSeaton up the post of neighbourhood beat
Beer and 15 were recorded in Seaton. thecostofdrawingtheseawayfrom meters in Devon resorts. But I am beforeon-streetpayanddisplaywas managerinthetown.
Branscombe. Parking meters were installed in Seaton. We opposed meters here at doublyconcernedandbewilderedby introduced on the Esplanade in the PCNortonsaid:“Myaimistomeet
Onlytwooffenceswerereportedin Seaton last year and Devon County thetime,butconsoledourselveswith the intention to leave them in summer.Itsintroductionhasenabled more of the community over the
Southleigh and residents in Council(DCC)hadplannedtoinstall their imminent installation in operation just in Seaton — simply the number of parking spaces and comingweekssothattheycanspeak
Northleigh enjoyed a crime free meters in other east Devon towns, surroundingtowns,sothatwewere because they have already been disabled parking bays along the tomeaboutpolicingintheirarea.”
2010. includingHoniton,laterthisyear. allinthesameboat.Noweventhis installedhere.Theydonothavetobe seafront to be increased and the He has already been conducting
PCSteveSpeariett,neighbourhood However, that plan has now been consolationisdeniedtous. removed,onlymothballed. Esplanade has also been made one regularfootpatrolswithPCSOChris
beat manager for the Seaton rural putonholdandthishasangeredsome “IfyouliveineastDevonandfancy “I have enjoyed conversations in way. Bolsoverandhasmetrepresentatives
patch, said: “We believe that the residentsinSeaton. aspintotheseaside,orforcoffee,or seafrontcaféswithmanyvisitorsto “Residents’parkingzonesarealso and children from Seaton Primary
neighbourhood beat team, police InalettertoDCCofficialsJames to browse around the shops, why Seatonandmanyreturnbecausethey being considered. We have made a School.
officersandstaffareforgingstrong Semple, chairman of the Seaton wouldyouchooseSeatonat60pence liketheplace.Theywillnowbefaced commitmenttogobacktothetown
community links, working with DevelopmentTrust,said:“Iwishto anhourwhensurroundingtownscost withadoubledisincentivetostopin after 12 months to review how pay Support for
partneragencies,engagingwiththe protest in the strongest terms about nothing? Seaton. anddisplayisworkingandwhether
youth and taking positive action the decision of DCC to retain the “This is just another example of “Firstly, they will be charged for anyfurthertrafficmanagementcanbe garden club
againstoffendershasinalargepart, parking meters in Seaton while grossanti-Seatonbiasinthecounty stopping in Seaton when they were introduced.”
ledtothereductionincrime.
“There have been a number of ◆◆YOUNGSTERS
successes including the police came in their COLYTONandDistrictGarden
cadets,communityspeedwatch,the dressing gowns Societyisonthelookoutfornew
Axe Harbour boat cover initiative, to Colyton members.
farmalarmandpropertymarking. Libraryforabed- The group meet every third
“2011 will be a challenging year timestoriesses- Wednesday of the month at either
with financial cuts in the public sion on Friday ColyfordMemorialHallorColyton
evening. They
sectorbuttheneighbourhoodteam, listened to sto- PeaceMemorialHall.
officers and staff at Seaton Police ries read by Subscriptioncosts£7peryear.
Stationwillendeavourtoprovidethe library staff and For more information about the
best possible service to you, the Colyton Theatre societycontactSuePriceon01297
communityweserve. Groupmembers 552362.
“Theteamwouldliketothankthe
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Weneedafternoonvolunteersforourshop
wishyouallahappyandpeaceful
newyear.”
Trailer taken
A BATESON livestock trailer,
measuring approximately 12’ x
5’6”, has been stolen from a
farmintheBeerarea.
Thetrailerisdescribedbypoliceas
aluminium-covered with a
distinctive,integralroofrack.
It was stolen on Wednesday,
January5thatabout11.45pmanda
police spokesperson said: “A light- ThisgorgeousboyiscalledZiggy.He
coloured4x4vehiclewithdistinctive
frontspotlights,thatappearasblue hasbeenveryillwithcatflu,butisnow
ringswhennotinuse,isthoughtto fullyrecoveredandreadyforhisnew
beinvolved.”
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Call for old Crews attend
ByBENMIDDLETON
horse trailers [email protected] school blaze
THE home belonging to an
OtteryStMaryfamilyissetto
FOURspecialistcrewsatDevon undergo a makeover thanks to FIRE crews from Honiton and
and Somerset Fire and Rescue theBBC. Cullompton were called to
Servicewouldgratefullyreceive Since2009IanandMornyWright, reportsofafireintheprimary
old horse trailers and other ofSladeRoad,hadbeenplanningto school building at
equipmentfortrainingpurposes. transformtheirbungalowandcreate Broadhembury.
Thecrewsareundergoingtraining extra rooms for their three young Theincidenttookplacejustbefore
to deal with incidents involving boys. 5pmonFriday,January14th.
trappedanimals However, a run of bad luck has Thefireinvolvedastriplightona
A fire service spokesperson said: hamperedtheprojectandnowthe suspendedceiling.
“The service desperately needs an BBC’s‘DIYSOS:TheBigBuild’ Crews used one hose reel jet, a
oldhorsetrailerortwo. hassteppedintohelp. short extension ladder and thermal
“Itdoesnothavetobefullyintact, AspokesmanfortheBBC’sDIY imaging camera to extinguish the
roadworthy or pretty to look at — SOS said: “The Wrights started flames.
andthey[thetrainers]willcollectit workonasmallextensionandloft Camera used
fromyouandputittoexceptionally conversion back in February 2009
gooduse. butbadluckhasseverelyhampered
“Thetrainersarealsolookingfor theirprogress. to extinguish
oldtack—bridles,saddlesetcetera “DadIanhashadtotakeonallof
toassistinthetrainingscenarios. the labour himself, with the
“The condition is unimportant as occansionalhelpinghandfromhis A SMALL fire broke out in a
their 16-hand stallion is made of goodfriendJohn,astheydon’thave wood burning stove at a
plasticandisrarelyridden.” enough money to employ traders. propertyinAlfington,OtterySt
Anyoneabletohelpisaskedto WhilstalltheworkIanhasdoneis ◆◆THEWrightfamilyhomeinOtteryStMaryissettobetransformedbytheBBC’sDIYSOS:The Mary, on Saturday, January
call01392872259. dofoeasnn’texhcealvleentthsetantdiamrde, hoer jtuhset BTigBuild V emergency 15th.
Be on guard experience to complete such a The incident took place at
massivebuild.Butstillhesoldiers approximately8.45pmandonefire
on. crewfromHonitonwasdespatched
on the phone “MumMornysufferswithchronic tothescene.
M.Eandisunabletohelpwiththe Thecrewusedchimneygearanda
build.Ontopofthebuildshehas thermal imaging camera to
POLICEareaskingpeopletobe alsohadtonursehermotherthrough extinguishthefire.
on their guard if asked about breastcancerandhassufferedthe wouldbehelpingusout.Iapplied [DIYSOS] are going to do but istheirdreamtostartamusicclub Machine fire
certaindetailsoverthephone. deathofherestrangedfather. usingtheironlinewebsiteandthen whatevertheydoIamsureitwill forchildreninthearea.
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thatshehadbeencalledbyawell- madelifeverydifficultlivinginthe “Ithadbeenacoupleofmonths being urged to come forward and Monday, February 14th, and
spoken lady who requested shellofasmallbungalow. sincewehadheardanythingandwe help out on the nine-day build, Tuesday,February22nd.Volunteers
information about personal “Wefeelthattheyrepresenthard reallydidn’tknowifwewouldhear whichstartsonStValentine’sDay aretheninvitedbackonWednesday, FIRE crews from Colyton and
circumstances for no apparent working families who take on fromthemagainbutthentheygot (February14th). February 23rd, to welcome the Seatonwerecalledtoareportof
reason. ambitious projects with only the backtousandsincethenithasbeen The BBC spokesman added: familyhome. a fire involving a washing
A police spokesperson said: “We best intentions but for reasons unreal. “With the help of the local “Weareinterestedinhearingfrom machineatapropertyatSeaway
wouldliketoremindresidentsnotto beyond their control things don’t “Atthemomentalltheboysare communitywe’regoingtofinishthe joiners,generalbuilders,plasterers, Head,Colyton.
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Pulman’sView—www.axminster-today.co.uk Tuesday,January18th,2011 5
POLICE INVESTIGATE
Swire delight
at privy seat
FAILED ARMED RAID THE MP for East Devon
Constituency, Hugo Swire, has
been appointed as a Privy
councillor.
Mr Swire’s first Privy Council
meetingisonWednesday,February
9th and he said: “I’m absolutely
delightedandhonouredtobecomea
privycouncillor.
“My duties are largely formal,
ByBENMIDDLETON offendersarelimited. meeting to approve decisions that
[email protected] He said: “Initial descriptions of the have been taken elsewhere and
offenders are limited, but more details making appointments to offices of
POLICE are continuing to willbeprovidedonceestablished.Police theCrown.
investigate a failed armed raid in arestillwaitingtogetafullaccountfrom “But we can exercise executive,
Honiton. the victims who are a couple in their legalandlegislativepowersincertain
The incident took place on Sunday, early60sandamaninhismid30s. circumstances.”
January9th,atapproximately7pminthe “At this time police are unable to Mr Swire has represented East
RosemountLaneareaofthetown. provide a description of the suspects, Devon Constituency in Parliament
According to police reports armed otherthantheyweretwomen.” since2001andiscurrentlyMinister
intruders burst into the property DI Sally Crabtree is leading the ofStateforNorthernIreland.
equipped with what is believed to be investigation and said: “This is a A spokesperson for his office
handgunsandaknife. protracted enquiry and it is still very explained: “He will join 550 other
TheincidentleftDavidTaylorandhis earlyintheinvestigation.Wewouldlike members of Privy Council, which
wife Jenny needing hospital treatment. toappealtoanyonewhohasinformation includes all cabinet members past
Their son Gary was also hospitalised or saw something unusual around the and present, the leaders of all the
withminorknifewounds. timeoftheincidenttocontactus. main parties, the Speaker,
AspokesmanforDevonandCornwall “Local police are making additional archbishops,seniorjudgesandsome
Policesaid:“Ataround7pmonSunday, high visibility patrols in the area and otherimportantpublicfigures.”
January 9th, an aggravated burglary thereisnothingtosuggestlocalresidents MembershipofthePrivyCouncilis
occurredatahouselocatednearthetown should stop doing what they would todayatitularhonour,withtheoffice
centre in Honiton when the occupants normally do. This is thought to be an recognisedasarewardforpublicand
wereconfrontedbytwoarmedmen.The isolatedincidentwhichisveryunusual politicalservice.
twointruderswerearmedwithwhatis foreastDevon. Appointments are made by the
believedtobehandgunsandaknife. “Iwouldurgelocalpeopletogoabout Sovereignonministerialadviceand
“Itisbelievedtheoffendersfledfrom their normal daily business but remain areforlife—andthereisnofixed
thesceneemptyhandedwhenchallenged vigilantandreportanythingunusualto numberofmembers.
byoneoftheoccupants. usstraightaway.”
“Following the incident two of the Inthelatestupdate,policesaytheyare CONTACT THE
residents, a man and a woman, were keentohearfromanyonewhosawaman
taken to hospital suffering from shock running in the area at the time of the
NEWS TEAM
andminorinjuries.” incident.Officersaretreatingthemanas
PolicehavesinceconfirmedthatDavid apotentialwitness.
◆◆THE 1st Beer Rainbows — the youngest section of the Guide Association — has just
wasreleasedfromhospitalashortwhile Anyone with information about the reformed under the leadership ofTracey Hansford.The group met at Beer Scout hut on 01297 631120
afterbeingadmittedbutJennyhadbeen incident is asked to contact police on
Wednesdayeveningwhenthegirlswerepresentedwithmembersippacksbythreeladies
detainedforobservations. 08452777444quotingpolicereference
Aforcespokesmanhasalsoconfirmed number 118 100111. Alternatively call fromtheTrefoilGuild. TheRainbowsarepicturedwithTraceyHansford,theTrefoilladiesand [email protected]
someofthemumhelpers
tothisnewspaperthatdescrpitionsofthe Crimestopperson0800555111.
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Youngsters awarded with gold
ByANDERSLARSSON There are currently 4,500 young challengetheirperceptionsandwhich experience.
[email protected] peopletakingpartinthisprogramme areappropriatetotheenvironmentin County councillor Christine
withDCC. whichtheylive.” Channon, Cabinet member for
THEachievementsofyoungsters A DCC spokesperson explained: As part of their comprehensive SchoolsandSkills,saidpriortothe
from across Pulman’s Country “Participants, regardless of their programmes, Thomas Burton did event: “Congratulations to these
havebeencelebratedinExeter. economic circumstances, ability or bushcraft, Oliver Persey studied remarkable young people for
Devon County Council (DCC) disability,areencouragedtodevelop humanrightsandCharlotteHalldida achievingthisfantasticaccolade.
hostedaDukeofEdinburgh(DofE) existing interests or try something week-longcourseincellbiologyand “Iamdelightedthatonceagainso
GoldAwardsceremonyonSaturday, new. geneticsatCambridge. many young people from across
January8thattendedbywinnersfrom “Whatever they choose to do for Adam Ward was a Devon Youth Devon have been involved in this
alloverDevon. their programme, they can find Parliamentmemberandspokeinthe superbscheme,havingundertakena
AmongthosetowinGoldAwards enjoyment, excitement and HouseofCommons. wideandvariedrangeofprojectsand
were Thomas Burton, Anna Elliott satisfaction. JakeDovehelpedinadaycentrefor expeditionstoachievethisaward.
and Oliver Persey from Colyton “Theschemeisrununderalicence adults with learning disabilities and “Theschemeprovidesyoungpeople
GrammarSchool,CharlotteHalland heldbyDevonYouthServiceandis did a residential in the Scottish witharealbreadthofskills—from
Adam Ward from Honiton delivered through more than 70 mountains. volunteering to physical challenges, K
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programme undertaken as part of “Theschemeisnotcompetitive,and TheGoldAwardcantakeanumber residentialtripaspartofateam. AL
leisuretimeactivities. anyone with the necessary ofyearstoachieve,theaveragebeing “These are all skills that will BY
Itchallengesyoungpeoplebetween perseverance, enterprise and effort aroundtwo. provide them with invaluable assets OS
theagesof14and25toserveothers, cangainaDofEAward. Each participant has to cover five towards further education, OT
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acquire new skills, experience “Young people are encouraged to different areas of achievement — a employmentandtraining,aswellas P
adventure,andmakenewfriends— choose activities which suit their volunteering project, skills, physical helping local communities, charities ◆◆ SIR John Cave,Vice Lord-Lieutenant of Devon presents the
youngandold. particular interest and talents, recreation,expeditionandresidential andvoluntarygroups.” awards.Heispictured,above,withJakeDove
◆◆SIRJohnwith,abovefromleft,ThomasBurton,
OliverPersey,CharlotteHallandAdamWard
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thedirectionmyoldfriendwaspointing.
Emily Thompsett Atthebackofhisshedwasamassivetableover9
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andcouldreturnhomesatisfied!
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◆◆BACKrowfromleft,artscafémanagerSueBuckland,JodieMiller,MiaShureyandJennyFells,of
FAxminsteriArtsv.Fronterowfromleaft,RobinrLane,TtarynTayloprandChuloeStratpta ils
eventually get
the cash boost
ByANDERSLARSSON The five chosen for the 2010 • Chloe Stratta, who attended
[email protected] payoutsreceived£200each(not£250 ColytonGrammarSchoolandisnow
aspreviouslyannounced)topayfor studying music at Manchester
THE five students who couldn’t material and equipment needed for University
be presented with their coursework. • Taryn Taylor, who attended
Axminster Arts sponsorship Thestudentsare: ColytonGrammarSchoolandisnow
because of poor weather • Robin Lane, who attended studyingdramaattheOxfordSchool
eventuallygottheirmoney. HolyroodSchoolinChardandisnow ofDrama.
A presentation ceremony on studying film production at the Localsixthformstudentsseekingto
December20thwaspostponedbutthe LondonMetropolitanUniversity studyoneofthearts,startinginthe
chequeswereinsteadhandedoveron • Jodie Miller, who attended Axe autumn of 2011, can apply for this
Friday,January7th. Valley Community College and is year’sYoungPersons’Award.
Axminster Arts uses profits from now studying fashion design at Application forms are available
the arts café each year to sponsor FalmouthArtCollege from the arts café or by emailing
studentswhoattendedlocalschools •MiaShurey,whoattendedColyton [email protected].
before entering higher education to GrammarSchoolandisnowstudying Theclosingdateforapplicationis
studyoneofthearts. fineartatSomersetCollege August1st2011.
Eco flag victory
MEMBERS of The Woodroffe
School’s Environmental Action
Team (EAT) had reason to
celebrate after passing an
assessment and holding on to setuptoemphasisetheuseoflocal there are many other initiatives
their Eco-Schools green flag produce and to reduce the use of goingonaswell,includingacar-
award. foodmiles. sharingcampaignforstaff.
Eco-Schools is an international EATmembershavealsocontinued Aschoolspokespersonsaid:“The
award programme that “guides to advocate responsible behaviour assessorwhovisitedtheschoolwas
schoolsontheirsustainablejourney, aroundtheschooltocutlitteringand impressed with the students’
providing a framework to help energyuse. enthusiasm and commitment to
embedtheseprinciplesintotheheart The Lyme Regis school has reducetheschool’scarbonfootprint.
ofschoollife”. becomeapilotschoolfortheLow “Thegroup’snextmoveinvolves
Sincethelastassessment,anew CarbonSchoolsinitiativebeingrun spreadingtheirideastootherlocal
vegetableandherbgardenhasbeen by Dorset County Council, and schools.”
8 Tuesday,January18th,2011 www.axminster-today.co.uk—Pulman’sView
Clay pigeon shoot try-out Workshop for farmers
In the
ANYONEwishingtotryclaypigeon All necessary equipment will be on boundary funding shoes
shootingcandosoinHawkchurch providedandlightrefreshmentswillbe editor’s
onSaturday,January22nd. servedduringtheday.
UnderthesloganofGuns4Good,a The range has a heated under cover
day-longclaypigeonshootistobeheld shelterincaseofbadweatherandthere TRILLFarm,Musbury,willbethe theirexistingELSboundaryoptions.
at Wyld Court, Hawkchurch, in aid of willbeaprizeforthebestshot. venueforaworkshopaimedateast “Weareparticularlykeentoinfluence
HelpforHeroes. Shootingticketsneedtobepre-booked Devonfarmersandlandmanagers. theselectionofoptionsofthosewhowill
Theeventwillallowmembersofthe andcost£15whilstspectatorticketsare TheworkshopisorganisedbyNatural beshortlyrenewingtheiragreementsin
publictotrytheirhandatthesportunder £2forthosewhojustwanttowatch. England and will focus on boundary ordertomaximisethebenefitstowildlife
professionalsupervision. ContactOwenJoneson07818821365 managementtechniquesfundingoptions. habitatwithinthefarmenvironment.”
Shooting will start at 10am and to make a booking or for further Experiencedadviserswillbeonhand Thesessionstartswithregistrationat
continueuntil3pm. information. onTuesday,January25thtooutlinethe 1pmandwillfinishat4.30pm.
As it will be conducted on site, Writtenby
widevarietyofdifferentfarmboundaries
and the most appropriate management attendees are advised to wear suitable editorialmanager
clothingandfootwear.
methods available such as traditional Tea,coffeeandlightrefreshmentswill KATEWILLIAMS
hedgelaying.
be provided. To book a place on the
They will answer individual queries workshop,call07801902782oremail:
and offer guidance to help farmers in [email protected] stating the date of the Too much of
Environmental Stewardship agreements eventinthetitleoftheemailaswellas
ensure they meet the Rural Payments includingnamesofthoseattending,full
Agencyinspectioncriteria. postaladdress,telephonenumber,farm
Helen Merchant, Natural England sizeandtype,andholdingnumber.
project manager for farm advice in Natural England is the government’s a good thing
DevonandCornwall,said:“Thedaywill independent advisor on the natural
beagreatopportunityforthosecurrently environment. Established in 2006 its
in an Entry Level Stewardship (ELS) workisfocusedonenhancingEngland’s
agreementandweaimtoprovidefarmers wildlifeandlandscapesandmaximising
withtheskillsandknowledgetomanage thebenefitstheybringtothepublic.
Secondary
IThasbeensaidthatyoucanhavetoomuchof
agoodthing.Ithinkperhapsthiswasthecase
onSaturday—althoughIamnotentirelysure
forwhichparty.
IusuallyspendachunkofmySaturdaysworking
from home but last weekend my majority day was
schools get swappedtoSunday.
Insteadofholedupintheofficestaringatascreen,
editednewspagesandwritingheadlines,Iwasoutand
aboutandpreparingtodosomedecorating.
My job for Saturday was glossing interior doors.
Sounds riveting, right? Think I’d rather be writing
headlines.
good marks My Lovely Farmer was sanding down and doing
other‘manjobs’but,inorderforustobeginourlistof
tasksset,wehadtotakeatriptoBradfords.
The builders’ merchant in Axminster was our
destination,wewerewelllookedafterandweresoon
driving away with what we wanted. Trouble is, it
wasn’t everything we wanted. We had forgotten
somethingimportant.
SobackwewentandIwasnominatedaschiefbuyer,
ByBENMIDDLETON soIenteredtheshopforthesecondtimethatmorning.
[email protected] Ofcourse,thestaffobligedandoffwewentback
home. As we returned, however, the thing we had
SECONDARY schools across Pulman’s Country forgottenandwentbackasecondtimeforwasnotthe
haveperformedwellaccordingtothelatestsetof rightthingafterall.Infact,itwasthewrongthingat
league tables, released on Wednesday, January twicetheprice.
12th. Voted in again as collection person (because my
ThetablesshowtheGCSEandA-levelresultsachieved glossing obviously wasn’t important enough), I
bypupilswhotooktheexamslastsummer. wearilygotbackinthecarforyetanothervisittothe
Newmeasuresintroducedbythecoalitiongovernment merchanttrader.
mean35percentofpupilstakingGCSEsmustscoreat DeanandhisteamatBradfordssortedtheproblem
leastfiveA*toCgradesincludingEnglishandmaths.Any efficiently, as always, and even brought the correct
schoolsfallingbelowthismarkwillcomeunderscrutiny thingupformtheyardforme(verykind).
tomakesuretheyimprove. Iwasjustthinking,isthreetripstoBradfordsonone
Justover77percentofpupilsatAxeValleyCommunity Saturdaymorning(whentheyareonlyopenbetween
College,Axminster,gainedfiveormoreA*toCgrades 8amand12.30pm)toomuch?
includingEnglishandmaths. AsIwasthinkingthis,Deansaid:“Idon’tmeanto
AlevelstudentsattheAxminstercollegealsoscored berude,Kate,butIhopeIdon’tseeyouagaintoday!”
well,withanaveragepointsscorepercandidateof604.1. Thecheek!Toomuchofagoodthing,Isuspect.
Colyton Grammar School was ranked among the top AlthoughI’msureIwasthegoodthinginquestion.
threeschoolsinthecountryforGCSEresults,with100per
cent of pupils gaining five or more A* to C grades ■■ Iwouldliketosayamassivecongratulationsto
includingEnglishandmaths. young Tim Rogers who is an up-and-coming event
For A levels, Colyton was in the top five schools riderbasedinAxminster.
nationally,withanaveragepointsscorepercandidateof Timhasbeenselected—again—forthe2011-2013
1298.6-equivalenttomorethanfourA*grades. World Development Programme — a UK Sport-
PaulEvans,headteacheratColytonGrammarSchool, funded project which helps and supports a small
said:“Iamproudthattheeffortsofourstudentshavebeen selectionoftalentedridersmaximisetheirpotential.
recognisedandtheseexcellentresultsreflectboththeir ItisalsoagatewayfortheOlympics,choosingthe
hardworkandthesupportofstaff. country’s best new riders with the potential to win
“Ofcourse,therearemanywaystojudgeagoodschool future medals for GB. Tim impressed the selection
andI’malsoproudoftherangeofcommunity,leadership judgesyetagain.
and extra-curricular activities such as sport and drama Timworksincrediblyhardensuringhishorsesarefit,
studentshaveparticipatedin.” healthyandwelllookedafteraswellascontinually
Seventy one per cent of youngsters at Honiton aspiringtobetterhisridingskillsandhorses’abilities.
CommunityCollegescoredfiveormoreA*toCinGCSE. Theattitudeofthisyoungmanisrefreshingandhis
AlevelstudentsatHonitonachievedanaveragepoints carefortheanimalsisexceptionallyhigh.
scoreof589.3. Tim’sfamily,whohaveanon-siteyardattheirWyke
InOtteryStMary,78percentofpupilsatTheKing’s home,giveupagreatdealoftimesothattheycan
SchoolachievedfiveormoreA*toCinGCSEandAlevel support him in his quest and mum Jane works
studentshadanaveragepointsscoreof690.7. tirelessly to ensure things run as smoothly as they
A spokesman for Devon County Council said: possiblycanwherehorsesareconcered.
“Secondary schools across Devon have continued to Thisyoungriderisdefinitelyonetowatchforthe
improvetheirperformanceatGCSE.Overthepastfive future.WeareluckytohavetopGBeventriderMary
yearsthepercentageofpupilsgainingfiveormoreGCSEs Kingonourdoorstepandwecouldhaveanotheron
atA*toCgrades,includingEnglishandmaths,hasgone ourpatchtoo,readytohelpbringribbonsbackforour
upfrom46to54.7. countyandcountry.Watchthisspace.
“Thecounty’soverallpercentageroseby2.9percent cCOPYRIGHT
from51.8percentin2009to54.7percentlastyear.Over
three quarters of Devon’s secondary schools improved
theirresultsin2010comparedwith2009. Tocontacttheeditor,
“ThiscontinuedprogressionisdespiteDevonbeingone writeto:Pulman’sView
oftheworstfundededucationauthoritiesinthecountry.” from,SouthStreet,
Axminster,DevonEX13
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Pulman’sView—www.axminster-today.co.uk BUSINESS NEWS Tuesday,January18th2011 9
Encouraging debut year
ANOtteryStMaryshopkeeperis
celebratingoneyearinbusiness.
Martin Farrant, of Bay Tree Shoe
Repairs, Mill Street, took over the
businessonFebruary1st2010.
Hesayshehasenjoyedhisfirstyear
andislookingforwardtoexpanding
hisservicesoverthenext12months.
Speaking to Pulman’s View, Mr
Farrant said: “I have had a very
encouragingfirstyear.Myideawasto
survivethefirstyearandthenstartto
turnaprofitinthesecondyear.
“InthefirstyearIhadalotofthings
that I had to pay out for like the
window display, signage, website,
toolsandmaterialsandIwon’thave
thatinmysecondyearsothatshould
makethingsalittleeasier.”
ServicesonofferatBayTreeShoe
Repairs include shoe repairs, watch
◆◆MARTINFarrantis picturedwithhisdogBessoutsidehisshop,
batteryfittingandwatchstrapfitting,
BayTreeShoeRepairs,inOtteryStMary
dry cleaning, key cutting and
engraving and knife and scissor workandhasbuiltupagreatrapport community.Itisnicegettingtoknow
sharpening.MrFarrantisalsourging withsomeofhiscustomers. peopleanditisniceformewhenI
hiscustomerstoaskhimifthereare Hesaid:“HopefullyIhavebuiltup can go that extra mile — you
anyotherservicesthathecouldoffer. arelationshipwithmycustomersand wouldn’t get that if you went to a
Hesaid:“Peoplecancomeinand Iwouldliketothankthemforalltheir nationalchain.
offeranysuggestionsforservicesthat supportandIlookforwardtoserving “It is just nice to feel needed. I
I should be offering or opening themformanymoreyearstocome. would also like to thank Colin and
E◆◆FROMsleft,AtlexaCoatest,JueliePerrymaan,AngdeeHeallandnIanLatnges,ofCheswtertonHuhmbertso times.” “The people in Ottery are really Theresa Daly for giving me the
MrFarrantsaidheisenjoyinghis nice and I like being part of the opportunitytotakeonthebusiness.”
go that extra mile
ByANDERSLARSSON offices). and ‘going that extra mile’, as we
[email protected] In addition, the company also realisethatalthoughwesellproperty,
gainedasilvergongawardedbyThe it is people that really matter. We
STAFFatChestertonHumberts’
SundayTimesandTimes(BestLarge have 70 offices nationally and
Honiton office have celebrated EstateAgencyoftheYearcategory). internationally, with 26 offices in
the company’s overall success, AssociatedirectorIanLangesaid: London alone, which gives us a
whichresultedintwoawards. “These two awards, coming from fantasticoverview,butwearefirmly
Thecompany,whoseregionaloffice veryprestigiousmediagroupsarea rooted in the local community and
is in Honiton, won Negotiator fantasticrecognitionoftheworkwe have sold more property for our
Magazine’s National Estate Agency all put in to create a successful clientshereineastDevonthaninany
Chain of the Year award (11 plus business based on customer service previousyear.”
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EDITOR—Inlastweek’s(January snowploughs were notable by their
11th)editionofPulman’sViewyou absence, is to be applauded and I
publishedaletterentitled‘Thankyou knowfromtalkingtootherresidents
togoodSamaritanforhelpingusout thateveryoneisveryappreciativeof
inthesnow’,butyourcorrespondent alltheirefforts.
was not able to identify the young Itisnoeasytasknavigatingaheavy for our hard-working
man with tractor and bucket tractorupanddownanarrowicylane,
attachment, who cleared the snow buttheyworkedsystematicallyalong
fromSectorLane. theroad,stoppingtrafficasnecessary
WetoolivealongSectorLaneand to ensure no danger to other road
can clear up the mystery. It is the users, and worked for many many
StrawbridgefamilyofPayne’sPlace hourstomaketheroadpassable.
Farmtowhomourthanksaredue. SimonEdwards waste disposal team
Theirpublic-spiritedness,atatime SectorLane
when council gritters and Axminster
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traditional English winter rainy season I suchadedicatedbunchofpeopleworking
e thinkitistimetorecognisetheeffortsof onourbehalf,inparticularwhenyouhave
t h thepeoplewhoprovideservicesweusually seenreportsandpicturesofthenightmare
take for granted and who operated in situation in places like Exeter and
exceptionally difficult circumstances to Birminghamwherethishasnotbeenthe
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EDITOR—CouncillorStuartHughesof parkingmetersneartheshopsoronthesea
Devon County Council shows his front.
BeautifulOakSleighBed extraordinary arrogance by continually Nooptiontopicktosaywedidn’twant
insisting parking meters should stay in any.
withmatchingfurniture Seaton. YetMrHughesisusingthisashisbasis
He claims people in the town wanted fornotscrappingthemeters.
them. MrHugheshasevensaidthatSeatonhas
What a joke! When I was a town beentreatedmorefairlythanotherDevon
councillorIrememberDCCstaffcoming townsregardingparkingmeters.
toameetingandtellingusinnouncertain Doesanyonereadingtheaboveagree?
5'0"Bedstead£699 termsthatSeatonwasgoingtogetparking Seatonians, please let your views be
meterswhetherwelikeditornotandthere knowntothissorryexcuseofa politician.
Bedsidecabinet£249
wasnothingwecoulddotostopthem. We can’t continue to let outside
instockfor ChestofDrawersfrom£449 Theythenproceededtodoajokeofa politiciansdumponthistownandignore
immediatedelivery* Wardrobesfrom£749 consultation which wasn’t advertised so us.
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LONDON EDITOR—AJ’sBigBandhasbeenin itself was transformed into a welcoming
DUVETCOVER existenceforover26yearsandhasplayed venuewithseasonalwarmth.
hundreds of engagements across the Most importantly, Seaton’s Voice
from£45
westcountryandbeyond. effectivelymarketedtheballsotherewasa
a great
Attheendof2010,thebandwasbooked capacityattendancethusensuringagreat
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new range
saleprice£674 sofabedalsoavailable BallatSeatonTownHall. Congratulations therefore to Seaton’s
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varietyofdifferentdesigns,sizesandfabrics wasoneofthebestthatwehavehadthe atthetownhallwhich,hopefully,willbe
pleasureofperforming. assuccessfulasthisone.
Ella Theorganiserswenttogreatlengthsto GordonBess
gettheformatabsolutelyrightandthehall Manager,AJ’sBigBand
Full marks for outstanding effort
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