Pulman's View from Seaton & Beer, January 19, 2010

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DCC grit bin refills
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ONLY THREE DRUMS TOPPED UP, TACKLES RESIDENT
ByBEN MIDDLETON
[email protected]
GRIT supplies are running on empty in Beer
according to one resident of the town.
Ian Rangeley, of Barnard’s Farm, read an article in last
Read the paper online
week’s Pulman’s View from Seaton and Beerin which
Devon County Council (DCC) officials claimed they were www.seaton-today.couk
refilling grit bins constantly during the freezing
conditions.
However, Mr Rangeley says that only three out of seven
bins have been only partially refilled in Beer.
He said: “In the article (Pulman’s View from Seaton and
Beer,Tuesday, January 12th, page five) it mentions that
grit bins are being constantly refilled. I can definitely say
that this has not been the case in the Beer area.”
Mr Rangeley is the manager of a 36 property sheltered
housing scheme for the elderly in the town and he said the
lack of grit has stopped doctors and nurses accessing the
site with their vehicles.
“Due to council workmen using the grit bin positioned
on Barnard’s Farm, the grit bin was empty during the first
few days of snow,” Mr Rangeley said.
“This made it impossible for carers and doctors to come
onsite with their cars.
“Despite numerous requests to our local councillors,
they have not been able to get grit bins in Beer refilled by
the county council.”
He added: “The county council came to Beer and put a
little grit in three bins but we have seven that need filling. AN
pl“aIn nrienagli asen dw neo t alreea rlnoiwng opnre vgiroitu,s bleusts othniss. Tiso sdauye thtoe bbiands WERM
are being constantly refilled is misleading. I would just BO
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A spokesman for DCC added that county council BY
officials would be refilling grit bins in Beer and the O
surrounding areas in the near future. OT
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He said: “The county council has received P
unprecedented demand for grit and its 1,550 grit bins uu A LARGE number of organisations in Seaton were promoting their clubs and societies at an
across the county, including those in Beer, have been filled Activities Fair in Seaton Town Hall on Saturday.The hall was packed with stands and visitors dur-
following requests from members of the public and local ing the day.Some of the stands are pictured and in the foreground is Age Concern
representatives.
“Due to that demand, some grit bins have emptied
almost as soon as they have been filled. While THE GOLD BUYING CENTRE Great January Sale!
unfortunately we’re not aware of the request to refill the
grit bin at Barnard’s Field, it will be replenished as soon as Lace Walk Shopping Centre, Honiton The Garden Shop
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SEATON residents are being COLI THOSE wishing to apply for
urged to make donations to the BY affordable housing at the top of
Haitian Shelterbox Appeal O Hillhead, Colyton, are reminded
organised by the town’s Rotary OT to properly register themselves.
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club. P A reminder circulated by parish
Anyone who wishes to make a council member Ros Yarlott said: “In
donation should take a cheque, made order to apply for this housing you
payable to Rotary Interaid, to the must be registered, and all applicants
NatWest bank in Fore Street. on the existing east Devon housing
Alternatively cheques can be sent register must make sure to re-register
to Doug Smith, Seaton Down House, on the new Devon Home Choice
Seaton Down Hill, Seaton, EX12 housing register.
2JA. “The easiest way to do this is to
Cash donations are being accepted visit www.devonhomechoice.com
at Byrne Jones, Just Hair, New Look and click on the online application
News and Steve Print and Design. form.
“If you are not able to apply online,
Former pupil please contact East Devon District
Council on 01395 517469.”
uuTHE Diocese of Exeter covering Devon has asked all local congregations to pool their resources,especially of people,so that God’s The Hillhead development
to give a talk work may become more effective.People and the task of chuches will benefit from working together as it allows greater sharing of all comprises 20 two and three-bedroom
resources,skills and talents and gives mutual support. Greater reliance will be placed on the lay members of the church.The Colyton homes for rent which should be
Benefice Mission Community which consists of the five churches of Colyton,Colyford,Branscombe,Musbury and Southleigh have agreed available for occupation in
AFORMER Colyton Grammar to work together.They have for the past three years or so debated their priorities and identified the tasks and objectives for the next three September 2010.
School student is returning to years.On Sunday the Bishop of Crediton the Right Reverend Bob Evens came to Colyton to conduct the service and to officially com- Applicants must have a local
the school this week to give a talk mission the Mission Community.Bishop Bob and Colyton’s Rector Reverend Nicholas Edwards,right,are pictured with members of the connection and anyone applying is
about diabetes. five churches after the service also asked to contact Louise Pounds
Dr Rachel Freathy, of the Peninsula at Hastoe Wyvern Housing
Store watch campaign
Medical School, Exeter, will be Association Ltd on 01305 216944 or
hosting the event on Thursday, email [email protected] if they
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DrFreathywill talk about the types
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Hope event
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A COFFEE morning and jumble
sale in aid of Bridge of Hope ByBEN MIDDLETON construction process including roads, IT and attend any meetings.
Children’s Mission is set to take [email protected] Admin — to facilitate the management and “Groups arrange their own meetings and Honiton Cats
place in Colyton Town Hall on operation of Tescowatch, Campaign and online discussions, publish reports of group
Saturday, February 6th. THE Tescowatch group in Seaton has Publicity — to publicise and promote conclusions and elect one member to attend
Protection
The fundraising event will run from split into six separate groups. Tescowatch by local activities and in the the policy group. Material is published via
10am until 12.30pm. Tescowatch has been formed to monitor media, Policy — to coordinate the activities Google Docs, the Tescowatch blog and any
A short presentation about the the Tesco application on the regeneration of other groups. other suitable method agreed with the policy
charity will also take place. area in Seaton. A spokesman for Tescowatch said: “There group.”
Stalls including a raffle, tombola, The groups are: Marine — monitor all are six groups. People have been placed in Members of the group also had a presence
cakes and bric-a-brac will be on acitivities offshore, Environment — monitor groups by expressed preference, or randomly at the Seaton Community Fayre which was
show and refreshments will be all activities affecting the environment, if they have no preference. Anyone can move held in Seaton Town Hall on Saturday,
available. Construction — monitor all stages of the between groups, make suggestions and January 16th.
Charity sale One man’s plea for village to help with appeal
ATABLE top sale in aid of Force A COLYFORD man — aided by decided it would be a good idea to try to with the help and support of local
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NO GRIT FOR
SLIPPERY CAR
PARKS IF THE
ICE STRIKES
ByANDERS LARSSON consideration to this issue next
[email protected] week but pending that it would be
irresponsible to place the council
EAST Devon District Council through its insurers into a potential
(EDDC) car parks will remain multiple claim situation when the
ungritted for the time being risks of walking/driving on ice
should winter strike again. should be clear to everyone.”
The recent coldsnap turned some Axminster Town Council has
EDDC car parks into skaterink since raised similar issues, some
lookalikes and there was members saying that drivers rightly
widespread anger. expect a basic level of maintenance
Ottery town, district and county if asked to pay for parking.
councillor Roger Giles, for When asked for an update, EDDC
example, demanded to know why said that a corporate director has
the council car parks were not been asked to draw up a gritting
gritted. policy for all public open spaces at
As reported in our Ottery edition risk of slippery conditions.
last week, EDDC confirmed car Once drawn up, the policy will go
parks are not gritted for fear of through various committees for AN
inAsu rasnpcoek celsapimerss.on said in last coInns tihdee rmateioannt ibmy ec, onuon gcrililtotirnsg. of car WERM
week’s issue: “EDDC will give parks will take place. BO
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uu PUPILS at All Saints Primary School were busy with an art project last week, and some of the youngsters are pictured with items
they have made from papier mache
We value
the West Country
(cid:0)A 19th Century (cid:0)Archibald Thorburn (1860 - 1935)
miniature - sold for £200 sold for £11,500
Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood opening
1st February 2010 at the auction rooms, Dowell Street,
Honiton with regular auctions and valuation days
Pulman’s View Tuesday, January 19th 2010 5
Area’s education
Career help
Town unsung
at evening
heroes praise
convention
gets high results
HONITON Community College
TWO town councillors praised unsung heroes
will be holding a careers
when Axminster Town Council held its January
convention on Thursday,
meeting.
February 4th, between 3pm and
First out was councillor Graham Godbeer. He had
7pm.
been approached by a member of the public who
The event will take place at ByBEN MIDDLETON “We are determined in 2010 to make academic ability, to succeed. The college’s wanted it made public how helpful young people of
Honiton Sports Centre close to the [email protected] significant improvements again as part of our GCSE indicator rose by six per cent last the Foxhill area had been to the elderly during the
main school campus. mission to become outstanding in every year, however, my staff and I are determined snow chaos.
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will be the chance to try out different last year, 50 per cent achieved at least five grades. because we are unhappy with our results or
careers with lots of hands-on and A* to C grades. This is slightly higher than However, the percentage is significantly position in a table but because league tables
interactive stands. are not what we are about here.
the national average of 49.8 per cent but is higher than the 2008 results when only 36
“We have also had an excellent less than the 2008 score when 54 per cent of per cent of pupils achieved at least five A* to “Our aim is to do the absolute best for
response from local and national pupils achieved at least five A* to C grades. C grades. The college was ranked 41st in every student, irrespective of where we then
employers who will be able to offer Martin Smith, headteacher at Axe Valley, Devon. appear in a table. However, in terms of
information about careers in areas said: “We are delighted that 50 per cent of College principal Glenn Smith said: “I am simply our own 2009 exam results we were
such as the armed forces, our students achieved five A* to C, including extremely pleased to be the new principal of needless to say delighted.
engineering, animal care, childcare, English and maths last summer. This is Honiton Community College and it is my “The students gained some fantastic results
banking, care work and above the national average and reflects the intention to further raise the good reputation which meant that they had so many doors
volunteering.” good standards that were reached. it has within the community. open to them to continue in education or to
The event is open to the community “Credit goes to the students and staff who “My primary focus is the all-round secure one of the increasingly rare jobs.
as well as students and parents. worked so hard to secure these superb education and development of all our These results are the outcome of a really
Employers and organisations who results. Our biggest improvement was in the students, in a safe and supportive strong partnership between the staff, the
wish to have a stand at the number of students achieving five C grades environment. students and their families and a great deal of
convention should contact Sue Miller
or better. This rose from 61 per cent in 2008 “Honiton Community College has a hard work over five years.
at the college on 01404 42283.
to 69 per cent in 2009. This is not reflected comprehensive intake and prides itself on “We have already set this year’s Year 11
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[email protected] proud of this achievement. enables every student, irrespective of perform the 2009 group, quite a challenge.”
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TOWN COUNCIL
DEFENDS PLAN
TO EMPLOY A
DEPUTY CLERK
ByANDERS LARSSON example, said: “We are asking the issue, saying: “Councillors Jones and
[email protected] town clerk every single meeting we Collard visited the offices of the
have to write more letters and so on.” Honiton town clerk who had
AXMINSTER Town Council has He added that the town clerk was confirmed that one of the most time-
defended its decision to seek a the first point of call for members of consuming aspects of the job was
deputy townclerk. the public enquiring about everything dealing with public enquiries.
The decision was made by the from council housing to the war in “Hence Honiton Town Council had,
council’s employment committee on Iraq. in recent years, appointed a deputy
Wednesday, January 6th, but was Councillor Walden concluded: “To town clerk and also had two
questioned by councillor Mervyn be effective as a town council we administrative assistants.
Symes during the full council need the staffing.” “This has freed the town clerk to
meeting on Monday, January 11th. It was also pointed out that the deal with the more important items
Among other things, councillor amount of correspondence from East without interruption.
Symes said the public was likely to Devon District Council and other “Axminster Town Council needs to
ask why a deputy town clerk was bodies is far greater than it used to be. follow this pattern as the workload
needed. Another issue is the fact that has increased in recent years and is
His fellow councillors, however, members of the public come in to likely to go on doing so, especially as
defended the decision robustly, some enquire during non-opening hours as aresult of the push towards unitary
saying the town clerk’s workload had the doors are open, adding to the town authorities.”
increased “beyond comparison” in clerk’sworkload. The post for a part-time deputy
recent years. Minutes from the employment town clerk in Axminster is currently
Councillor Jeremy Walden, for committee meeting elaborated on this being advertised.
Police pleased but
not complacent at
low crime reports
AXMINSTER police have listed teams is starting to show as one low number of recorded crime did not
several reasons for the fact that reason for the low number. materialise because people have
recorded crime on the town beat PC Darren Herridge added that become less inclined to report crime.
stayed below the 300 mark last working with the college and youth He said: “I think people report more
year. club in various ways has proved these days. And we do encourage
A total of 298 crimes were helpful, and he praised both reporting because it allows us to find
recorded, which is marginally less establishments for the role they play. out what is going on.”
than the 310 cases in 2008 — but a He also mentioned other Both officers also agreed that
massive drop compared to the 499 community initiatives, including a having had a full set of staff during
cases in 2004 and the 479 cases in recent commando challenge, and 2009 certainly helped, both in terms
2005. said: “The willingness to commit of preventing crime and detecting it.
Officers are pleased but not crime is lower because of the respect The detection rate for 2009 was
complacent. Sergeant Peter Tudgeon and relationship built up between 32.89 per cent — which compares
suggested that the setting up of police and the community.” favourably to 22.58 per cent in 2008
dedicated neighbourhood policing Sergeant Trudgeon is adamant the and 23.66 per cent in 2007.
Store champion Kath extends
invitation for ‘ideas meeting’
TESCO’Scommunity champion ordinating major fundraising events
for Axminster, Kath Rabjohns, at the store, giving educational talks
is inviting schools, charities and about healthy eating and greener
other organisations to the store living at local schools, and working
this month. with clubs and charities.”
The event is staged from 10am- She took up her role in March last
2pm on Thursday, January 21st and year and has regularly been seen in
Friday, January 22nd. local newspapers handing out
Kath’s aim is to give the people an cheques to worthy causes.
opportunity to meet her and find out Those unable to attend the store
about her role as well as making can call her on 07885 286700 to find
suggestions. out more or make suggestions on
She said: “The tasks of the how she and the company can play a
community champion include co- role locally. uuKATH Rabjohns
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8 Tuesday, January 19th 2010 Pulman’s View
High hopes for
Evening ‘with’
In the
Charles Darwin
editor’s
shoes
AN evening ‘with’ Charles Darwin has been glitzy ball close
organised by the Friends of Colyton Library.
The event will take place on Tuesday, January 26th,
at Colyton Primary School, from 7pm, and the
organisers say everyone is welcome to attend.
It has been organised to celebrate 2010 as the year of
biodiversity.
Local resident Donald Campbell will be playing the to girls’ hearts
part of Darwin and will be dressed in authentic Written by
costume. editorial manager
Tickets cost £3 for adults and £2.50 for youngsters
and concessions. KATEERINMEW
For more information about the event and to book
tickets contact Colyton Library on 01297 552877.
Car parking will be available at the primary school.
There’s been
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SOMETIMES I think I am such a typical Brit. I
to erect your own fencing or gates.
wish all year long for snow and then, when I get
it, it just turns out to be a pain and I can’t wait
Opening times: for it to go.
Maybe the idea of the perfect winter wonderland is
Weekdays 7.30 am to 5.30 pm best just left as that — an idea.
What would be ideal is if we could have a good few
Saturday 8.30 am to 4.00 pm inches of snow just for one day, and if we could all
know in advance we could have the day off work and
Sunday 10.00 am to 2.00 pm go sledging, snowball fighting and such and then back
to normal the day after.
01308 421545 In fact, a public snow holiday would be great and if
we could order it for a Monday even better. Snow
Holiday Monday, it’s got a ring to it, hasn’t it?
The trouble is it doesn’t work like that and we get
Salway Ash, Bridport. www.johnbrightfencing.com uuJESSChapple and Lucy Coombe head up a glitzy charity bash snow when we’re all at work, ill or doing something
else that is more important. The country comes to a
ByKATE ERIN MEW standstill and no one can get anywhere. Where are
[email protected] those public reindeer sleighs when you need them?
TWO local ladies have thrown themselves into I was working so much I nearly blinked and missed
hosting a glitzy charity ball for a cause very close to the white stuff and then, when I got half a day off from
their hearts. work, I was too ill to enjoy it. No sledging for me. And
Jess Chapple and Lucy Coombe, who both work in My Lovely Farmer even promised to make me a Super
Axminster, are hoping their Black Tie Winter Theme Ball Sledge out of animal feed bags and straw which, I have
will be a resounding success raising a hefty cash sum for on good authority, are the best kind.
two cancer charities. Boo hoo. Of course, I’m just feeling sorry for myself
Both girls have lost family members to the disease and when I know other people were making the most of it.
wanted to raise funds to help other families. We’ve had some great pictures sent in of readers
All profits from the ball, to be held at Uplyme Village enjoying the wintry weather — and some who haven’t.
Hall on Saturday, February 20th, will go to Force cancer The disruption and danger the snow and ice can
charity and Exeter’s Hospiscare. cause is not a laughing matter though. Many a car
Jess, 23, who works at Reflections Hair and Beauty accident has been down to the weather conditions and
Salon, organised a similar event in 2008 which made a it’s no fun for those who are really stuck out in the
whopping £4,500 for Force. sticks.
Jess said: “The Pink Ball in 2008 was such a success that The gritting issue on roads has been a widespread
I wanted to do something similar again to raise more for
talking point over the last few weeks. However, I must
Seaton’s the charity and to give people something fun to look admit, I think the council has done pretty well from
Established 1989 fo“rIwt’asr dg otoin ign tFoe bbreu avreyr.y posh — black tie — and like a what I have seen. I know it is frustrating for people
winter wonderland, so it’s a great opportunity for people to who live in the countryside with the small roads and
dress up and have fun as well as raising some cash.” lanes not being treated but, surely, it’s not humanly
REGENCY WINDOWS After hosting the previous event with a friend who is now possible to get every road gritted in such a small space
Ltd away travelling, Jess roped in Lucy’s help this time around. of time?
Lucy, 23, a legal secretary for Beviss and Beckingsale And it’s only for a few days we have to put up with
2 The Square, Seaton Solicitors, said: “We have both lost relatives to cancer so the conditions. Unlike the winter that snowed from
we both feel very strongly about it. My uncle died of a January until March.
brain tumour, we were very close. It sounds cheesy but we It was the winter of 1962-63 and my Dad remembers
Local reliable professional company wanted to make a difference.” it well. It was likely to have been worse in Kent, where
The glitzy event will be a ticket-only affair, costing the he lived at the time, than the Westcountry.
SPECIALISTS IN ALL YOUR entrant £20 which will include a glass of bubbly on arrival He says it was the year the sea froze. He was about
and a finger buffet. 15 and he played ice hockey on the sea with his friend.
UPVC REQUIREMENTS Entertainment will be provided by popular local band Not only that but as the froth of the ocean sprayed up
Real World as well as a disco by Simon Flux, who will onto the beach, it froze mid-air capturing a host of
Domestic, Commercial and Trade provide his services free of charge as one of his four sealife inlcuding crabs and lobster, and when it began
annually-nominated charities.
to melt, they started to wriggle!
ALL TYPES OF HIGH SECURITY DOORS, wLhoulcey e vsaeindt:, w“Bhiecvhi sms eaannds iBt eisc kshinegllsianlge oius t sfpoor nmsoorsitn ogf tthhee So, I guess we ought to think ourselves lucky in the
WINDOWS, BESPOKE CONSERVATORIES costs, and the Talbot Arms, of Uplyme, will be catering hope that we won’t get more winter whites that will
and running the bar. So many people and businesses have last until the spring. Mind you, a sledging bonanza
AND PORCHES come forward in support.” farmer-style will definitely be on the cards for me if we
To add to the fun, there will be a grand draw to include do.
(Fascia Boards, Guttering and Cladding) many prizes from local businesses such as Axminster I’d also like to thank all the readers who sent us in
Carpets, River Cottage, Axminster Power Tools and their snow photos, although I am yet to see
GUILD APPROVED LOCAL CRAFTSMEN Reflections Hair and Beauty Salon. There are also tickets photographic evidence of a snowman holding a copy of
to be won to watch Exeter Chiefs Rugby Club and Yeovil Pulman’s View. Next year maybe.
01297 22495 Town Football Club among other prizes.
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