Pulman's View from Honiton, January 26, 2010

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RESIDENTS in Honiton could be set to lose out as Association
made a presenta-
East Devon District Council (EDDC) announces
tion on Friday
proposed cuts to its budget. evening to mark
In a document seen by Pulman’s View, EDDC is 25 years of ser-
proposing to slash the amount of money it spends on vice by a member
services in Honiton and across the rest of east Devon. of its Supper
This will include cuts in street cleansing, toilet cleansing Club. Committee
and grounds maintenance. member Joyce
Payne, centre,
The cuts could also mean that there would be reduced
was presented
support for Honiton’s Glen Regeneration Project. with a framed
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select the three options that they most agreed with, and the
three options they most disagreed with.
“The results were presented to elected members at a LOOKING FOR A
service planning and budget task and finish forum on
Monday, January 18th, for their consideration.” BARGAIN IN THE
According to the figures posted on the district councils
JANUARY SALES?
website 41 per cent of people who took part in the survey
agreed with EDDC stopping the supply of flower displays,
flower beds and plant containers and 18 per cent of We invite you to shop around
residents agreed with increasing the standard car park and then give us a try. With
charge at district council owned car parks by 10p. over 8000 carpets and vinyl at
However, the figures also showed strong opposition to Wholesale Prices we are hard
the plans to reduce street cleaning in the summer months to beat.
and stopping grants to the Citizens Advice Bureau.
Honiton Town Council was due to discuss the
implications of the budget cuts at a policy meeting as this
newspaper went to press yesterday.
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Anti-social Rotters extends its College efforts
drive notice
for Haiti funds
A MAN from Dunkeswell has
service across area
been issued with a warning
notice by Honiton police. HONITON Community College held a non-
The notice was issued following uniform day on Friday, January 22nd, to raise
reports of the man driving in a funds for the Haiti Earthquake Appeal.
careless and anti-social manner on Alison Rutherford, Every Child Matters coordinator
Monday, January 18th. The man for the college, said prior to the event: “As a
must now drive according to the laws community college, we feel it is our duty to help ease
of the road for the next 12 months. If ByBEN MIDDLETON being recycled. “I am delighted that EDDC has recognised the suffering in Haiti and donate as much money as
he is caught driving dangerously [email protected] EDDC say the partnership will enable the and shown its support for this successful possible to the Disaster Emergency Committee.
within that time he could have his company to continue its investment in community enterprise. “We need your help to raise as much money as
vehicle seized. A GARDEN waste collection service community activities and that they will “The scheme recognises that garden waste possible, as quickly as possible.
A spokesman for Honiton police covering towns and villages across provide Otter Rotters with long term support is a valuable commodity that should not end “We are proposing to hold a non-uniform day on
said: “This is an extremely useful Pulman’s Countryis set to be expanded. to provide additional employment, training up in landfill sites and redirects it back to be which students can wear their own clothes in exchange
tool for us when combating both the Otter Rotters, based at Fenny Bridges, near and volunteer opportunities. used for growing local produce and for a donation. We are also proposing that we act as a
antisocial elements of some people’s Ottery St Mary, currently offers the service David Cox, EDDC portfolio holder for providing opportunities for horticultural collection point for parents and their carers to donate
driving, such as noise, along with to residents living in Dunkeswell, Feniton, StreetScene, said: “This partnership makes activities. as much as they can to help ease the Haitians’
more dangerous aspects such as Honiton, Newton Poppleford, Ottery St both environmental and economic sense. It “I know our colleagues at EDDC are suffering.
speeding. Mary, Payhembury, Sidbury, Sidford, will enable Otter Rotters to provide committed to supporting local community “We are encouraging all staff to forgo any treats and
“The information we have now Sidmouth, Talaton, Tipton St John, West Hill employment for local people, as well as action initiatives and, by diverting organic snacks this week and to donate the money they would
gathered will now go onto the and Whimple. fulfilling our commitment to a more materials from landfill, we can go some way spend instead. We will have collection buckets in the
National Police Computer so all The not-for-profit group has now joined environmentally sustainable way of life. to alleviating the problem of pressure on dining hall all this week and will also be encouraging
officers will be aware of the warning forces with East Devon District Council “I hope, if this extended scheme proves as landfill sites.” staff, as well as students, to donate any change they
should he be seen in similar (EDDC) to extend the scheme into popular as I think it will, that we will be able For more information about the garden have.”
circumstances in the future.” Axminster, Seaton, Colyton and Colyford. to roll-out the service to all parts of east waste service visit www.eastdevon.gov.uk or
The service runs fortnightly and is offered Devon. the Otter Rotters website at
Three-venue on a pay per use basis, with all garden waste Mandy Jennings, of Otter Rotters, added: www.otterrotters.co.uk.
Scouts’ sale
THE scouts jumble sale in
Ottery St Mary is set to open its
doors at 1.30pm on Saturday,
January 30th.
It is being held across three venues
in the town — The Institute,
Coleridge Pre-school and the Old
Boys’ School — and all funds raised
will go to the scout groups in Ottery.
A book fair is being held at the Built in & Free Standing Appliances
Coleridge Pre-school before the
jumble sale from 11am and a Tiles & Flooring
professional auctioneer will be on
New Doors & Worktops
hand at The Institute from 2.45pm to
oversee a 100 lot auction.
Admission is free and the Seaton 01297 22559
organisers say everyone is welcome 20 Fore Street, Seaton
to attend.
The jumble sale will also take place www.pbkitchens.co.uk
the following Saturday, February 6th.
School rank
HONITON Community College
has been ranked as one of the top
40schools in Devon.
Figures show that the school is
ranked 38th, out of 47 schools, not
42nd as had been previously
reported.
Glenn Smith, principal of the
college, said he was pleased with the
results and that the school would
continue to improve as it bids to
become one of the top performing
schools in the country.
Three engines attend fire uuDAVID Cox,EDDC portfolio holder for StreetScene,visited the recycling
centre run by Otter Rotters at Fenny Bridges recently.Pictured left to tright
is Roger Taylor, director of Otter Rotters, David Cox, Mandy Jennings,
Fergus Clark,Paul Darlow and Paul Bastyan (all of Otter Rotters)
FIREFIGHTERS responded to a total of three fire engines headed for the
microwave oven fire in West Hill in scene.
the afternoon of Saturday, January Firefighters on the first engine realised
SIDMOUTH
23rd. the fire was out when they arrived and the
Crews were called at 4.49pm to a other two engines were stood down. BED & MATTRESS
property in Higher Broad Oak Road and a Crews ensured the scene was safe.
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4 Tuesday, January 26th 2010 Pulman’s View
RUBBISH DESIGN
‘Tax refund’ Crews attend
calls bogus car on ravine
ALERTresidents have told East FOUR people escaped to safety
Devon District Council (EDDC) after a vehicle ended up in a
about bogus phone callers precarious position on the A3052
offering a council tax refund. Driver’s actions lead to recycle truck modification near Tower Services Seaton.
A number of people have been The accident happened just before
phoned by people claiming to work 6am on Monday, January 25th.
for the council who were asking for Astatement issued by the fire and
bank card details. ByANDERS LARSSON side of the lorry whipped out by the but something could be done to small number of vehicles that this rescue service didn’t explain what
An EDDC spokesperson explained: [email protected] wind. prevent this happening. effects. had caused the accident, but stated:
“EDDC has been approached by a “This happened for mile after mile. “What’s the point in making efforts “The contractors are themselves “When the crew arrived they found
number of residents who have been A SEATON man’s actions have The driver was probably unaware of to recycle our plastic bottles if they collecting any plastic bottles that may the car in a precarious position over a
targeted, initially by a man with a played a part in the modification what was happening but its likely that end up being distributed around our have fallen off the vehicle/s. ravine.
foreign accent, followed up by a call of recycling vehicles. the container was considerably less countryside?” “I will instruct them to clear any “It was confirmed that all persons
from a lady with an English accent. At the end of last year, Frank Dutton full by the time he reached his But the good news is that an EDDC from the location you have stated.” were out of the vehicle and safe.
“In all cases, the callers claimed to was driving from Seaton to Sidford destination. officer got in touch with Mt Dutton by Mr Dutton said that, as long as The crew made the vehicle safe using
be from the council, saying that the when he saw plastic bottles flying off “The recycling department was e-mail shortly afterwards. someone is despatched to pick up the a tirfor winch and assisted with
resident may be eligible for a council a recycling vehicle in front of him informed of the incident but the The officer, who copied in Pulman’s bottles, he is happy with the reply. lighting. The area was made safe
tax refund. operating on behalf of East Devon bottles are still there and are possibly View, thanked Mr Dutton for his He added: “I’m quite happy with the before leaving the scene.”
“The bogus callers appear to know District Council (EDDC). being added to every week. report and said: “We have addressed collection service per se, but ending
the name and address of the victims’ Mr Dutton said last week: “Every so “This is not a criticism of the this problem with our contractors and up with bottles all over the place is not Sex offences
banks, and they ask for their three- often, plastic bottles flew out of the recycling teams, they do a great job, are having sheeting fitted inside the the idea.”
digit credit card security code
number before explaining they Inn submits skittle centre application investigation
would be sent a form to complete, to
process the claim.
“All the residents who have FOLLOWING an investigation
contacted the council became AN Axminster pub could wishes to diversify, and to be able to to any neighbouring properties.” pub to submit a skittle-related by East Devon CID, based at
suspicious and ended the call without become a ‘skittle centre’ by offer a greater range of facilities and The issue of potential noise is planning application in a short period Honiton, a 16-year-old boy has
divulging the security number.” adding another alley. services in a more family-orientated mentioned in the applicant’s of time. been charged with three sexual
Councillor Andrew Moulding, The Lamb Inn has submitted a establishment. statement. The Castle’s application to build an offences allegedly committed in
EDDC Portfolio Holder Resources, planning application for permission “The proposals increase the It is stated that specific measures extension for a skittle alley has 2009.
added: “If you are contacted by to demolish the current skittle alley footprint of the buildings by will almost certainly have to be already gained support from The investigation was sparked by
someone that you are unsure about, and build a two-storey extension approximately 74 square metres. based on recommendations of a Axminster Town Council’s planning an alleged incident in Colyton in
please don’t be tricked under any comprising two alleys on the ground “All fenestration is on the front and specialist consultant, and envisaged committee although, it is understood, August last year.
circumstances. floor and three en-suite letting rooms rear walls looking out on to the car measures include acoustic, double- not unanimously. He has been granted bail to appear
“Officers at EDDC do telephone above. park and the rear garden, and the glazed windows and sound resisting Both applications will be decided at Exeter Youth Court on February
customers, but would never ask them The applicant’s design and access proposals should not result in any doors, to mention only a few. by East Devon District Council in 10th.
for a credit card security number statement says: “The applicant additional loss of privacy or amenity Lamb Inn is the second Axminster due course.
over the telephone. If you are in any GET YOUR
doubt, finish the call straight away.” Police and cadets’ joint community event is success
The council is asking all residents ADVERT SEEN
to be vigilant and not to divulge
private information. Residents are SEATON police and the Axe They were able to hand out cadet recruits where given more Station. CALL OUR
urged to report any suspect calls to Valley Police Community Cadets information and advice and the day information and application forms. Youngsters aged between 13 and 16
SALES TEAM
EDDC Revenues Manager Libby held a successful event at the was also used as a recruitment drive Anyone who like more information and living in Seaton, Branscombe,
Jarrett on 01395 517 446 or by e- recent Seaton Community Fair. for the cadets. about the cadets should contact PCSO Colyford, Colyton, Beer, Axmouth, ON 01297
mailing [email protected]. During the day members of the More than 30 members of the public Bolsover on 01297 626700. Northleigh, Southleigh, Farway and
Crimestoppers can also be called force and youngsters from the cadets signed up to the community Alternatively, an application form can Combpyne are eligible to join the 446144
on 0800 555 111. were present in Seaton Town Hall. messaging scheme and three potential be picked up from Seaton Police cadets.
We value
the West Country
(cid:0)A Gold and Cornelian (cid:0)A Platinum and Diamond
fob sold for £160 single stone ring sold for £7,800
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 26th 2010 5
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WE ALSO HELP WITH NEUTERING COSTS FOR THE KITTENS WE HOME
These are only a few of the cats in our care who are looking for homes.
If you do not see the cat for you, please call 01404 811089
SHIRAZ (pictured) and his tabby brother MERLOTare very
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N SHERRY & LOLA are friendly 6 month old girls. 01297 21610
MA GINGER BEER and his friends are ver friendly youngsters
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uuFIREFIGHTERS from Colyton fire station came to the rescue of this milk tanker driver who became trapped in waist deep flood For more information and for General Enquiries including Neutering Advice
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6 Tuesday, January 26th 2010 Pulman’s View
Rotary 50th Youths urged
celebrations
to attend meet
ALMOST 100 Rotarians and
guests gathered to celebrate the
50th anniversary of The Rotary
Club of Axminster.
The celebration came in the shape to discuss new
of a dinner-dance at The Victoria
Hotel, Sidmouth, on Saturday,
January 16th, attended by 94 people.
Rotary District Governor Jeremy
Tucker presented the 50th Charter centre option
Certificate to Axminster Club
President Michael Garratt.
The latter said: “It is a privilege to
be president for such a committed,
lively and enjoyable club during its N
50th anniversary year.” YOUNGSTERS in Seaton are building unsatisfactory.” MA
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the drive to eliminate polio from the possibility of using the former February. BY
every country in the world. Winstons pub as a community and She said: “Seaton Town Council has OS
Help for Heroes, the Royal British youth centre. finance for only one project and it OT
Legion, the Cumbrian flood appeal Sandra Semple, chairman of Seaton may be that, given the amount of time PH
and local charities also benefited. Town Council, said: “At the town needed to put finances and project
Eight Shelterboxes were flown to meeting to consider the former planning in position, even if Winstons uu MEMBURY
disaster zones to help people survive Winstons pub as a community and did emerge as the first choice, it could Merrymakers
floods and earthquakes — and youth centre we would particularly well be sold before we can even are putting on
another £2,000 has just been raised like to see young people attending. consider it, as we gather that it may pantomime
for a further four Shelterboxes. “May I make it clear that the request be coming up for auction in late Peter Pan in
Rotarian John Hewson said: “Much to consider the pub came from February. M e m b u r y
of this work would not be possible members of the public and not from “There is no foregone conclusion, Village Hall
without the support and generosity of town councillors.” and I stress that town councillors did f r o m
the local people.” Mrs Semple added that the town not take the lead on this and they have Wednesday
council has already been given the given no views on it so far, it is until Saturday
College sale Elizabeth Road playing fields by East simply a request from members of the this week. The
Devon District Council to use for public. cast is pictured
children and young people’s projects. “A section of the community during the
AXEValley Community College, She said: “If, after a town meeting, responded to wild and unfounded d r e s s
Axminster, will be the scene of a people were shown to prefer rumours about the last property rehearsal.
jumble sale from 2pm-4pm on Winstons to the playing fields area considered by the town council. We Above, Captain
Saturday, January 30th. then we might be able to consider it, do not want to see this happening Hook with
The proceeds will be split between but it would then require a full again. Our young people must have Tinkerbell and
the college’s Parents, Teachers and structural survey and consultation something, somewhere, and we must the pirates.
Friends Association (PTFA) and with Devon County Council who make a decision about where to locate Right, the
Exeter Leukaemia Fund. Donations have responsibility for providing a building for them as soon as we can whole cast of
of jumble can go to the college youth workers and who would not — with their input as well as that of the panto
reception or call 01297 630151. provide them if they considered the the adult community.”
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Drop in town’s
crime for 2009,
police report
ByBEN MIDDLETON Sergeant Martin Burrow, of Honiton in order for them to fund their habit,
[email protected] police, said he was pleased with the however, by ensuring we robustly and
results and added that the increase in proactively police these people and
CRIME in Honiton is down by drug offences could be down to the those who supply them we reduce the
almost 11 per cent according to fact that Honiton police are associated crime such as burglaries
figures released by the town’s repeatedly targetting known drug and vehicle crime.
police force. users. “It is therefore reassuring for me to
Speaking to this newspaper see an increase of 44 per cent in drug
The figures show that a 10.9 per
Sergeant Burrow said: “These are a offences. Honiton does not have a
cent drop was recorded in Honiton
tremendous set of figures for Honiton large drug problem when compared to
last year compared to 2008.
and show the hard work and other similar sized towns however,
Overall in 2009 there was a 37 per commitment provided by your local there is a very small minority of
cent drop in vehicle crime, a 46 per police. This has been by both people who use drugs within the
cent drop in burglaries, a three per responding to issues as they arise and town.
cent drop in violent crime and a 1.5 by working proactively to target “A 44 per cent increase shows that
per cent drop in criminal damage known offenders to reduce we are repeatedly targeting these
offences. reoffending. people which along with our other
However, the results did show a 44 “As we know a lot of crime is initiatives produce the other
per cent increase in drug offences. generated by those addicted to drugs reductions in crime.”
uu SEATON Lions Club has
handed out cheques worth
over £3,000 to local charities
and good causes,collected
by the Lions Christmas
Float Collection. Colyton
Primary School, Beer
Primary School,the Fire and
Ice Majorette’s and Beer
Scout Group have all been
recipients. Lion president
George Mabon hands over a
£1,000 cheque to Beer
Primary School,above,with
Lions John Cook and
Dennis Morgan. Inset, the
Fire and Ice Majorettes
received a donation of £330
County council to set up
pothole inspection plan
DEVON County Council is it is expected that the estimated repair forming on our roads which are going
setting up an emergency bill will exceed that of last year, to be a problem.
inspection regime to identify and which was around £11million over “We will now be starting a rapid
repair potholes caused by the and above that of a normal winter. response programme to get to grips
recent freezing temperatures. In sub-zero temperatures, road with the potholes caused by this latest
The council will have special teams surfaces become brittle which can bout of snow, ice and freezing
from its contractor SWH looking for result in cracking or existing cracks temperatures.
potholes and defects on as much of can worsen, chippings can loosen and “We won’t be able to get to every
Devon’s 8,000 mile road network as potholes are formed. defect straight away because of the
possible. Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon sheer size of our network, so we still
They will complete an emergency County Council Cabinet Member for need people to be our eyes and ears.”
intermediate repair to potholes as they Highways and Transportation, said: Potholes and safety defects on the
find them over the next few weeks, “This has been the harshest winter for county’s roads can be reported online
starting with the busier main roads. 30 years and as the snow and ice at www.devon.gov.uk or by calling
As the big freeze was so prolonged, disappears, we are seeing potholes 0845 155 1004.
8 Tuesday, January 26th 2010 Pulman’s View
LADIES GIVE
In the
INSPIRATION shoedietors’s
TO SHOPPERS
Written by
AND EDITORS editorial manager
KATEERINMEW
Boutique call
J JOHN BRIGHT FENCING
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A Name You Can Trust IT’S not every day you receive a special invitation
COUANND TRY to a ladies’ boutique for free pampering sessions
STORE and clothing make-over — and in Axminster of
all the places.
We offer a complete fencing installation service So when I got this ‘boutique call’ to visit
mARmaLaDe’s new premises for its launch on
or if you prefer purchase the materials from our Saturday, I had to say yes.
I tried to push away the question of why the
Countrystore where our fully experienced staff
mARmaLaDe people thought I needed a make-over in
will happily give you all of the advice you need the first place and concentrated, instead, on the fun
factor.
to erect your own fencing or gates. mARmaLaDe owner Lisa Fifer decided to move from
the original premises in Chard Road to a new shop in
West Street in the centre of town to increase the footfall
Opening times: into the women’s clothing shop (see story on page 10).
I have to admit, I had only visited the original shop on
Weekdays 7.30 am to 5.30 pm two occasions and, although it was situated in a lovely
old building, it was a little too out of the way to just pop
Saturday 8.30 am to 4.00 pm into if I was in town. Exactly the reason Lisa decided to
relocate.
Sunday 10.00 am to 2.00 pm
As I walked through the churchyard on Saturday
afternoon towards the new mARmaLaDe for my
01308 421545 uuABOVE,owner of mARmaLaDe Lisa Fifer,left,and manager Lucy Whittaker appointment, I was utterly astounded at what I saw.
show off some of the glorious pashminas on sale at the new premises of the A vision before me — what a shop front! Mannequins
ladies’fashion boutique which opened its doors on Saturday (see story on dressed in gorgeous fabrics draped inside the glass
Salway Ash, Bridport. www.johnbrightfencing.com page 10).Top left,the girls talk colours with Pulman’s Vieweditor Kate Erin really enhances the drive or walk through the town
Mew.Below,Kate gets a fashion make-over in styles from the boutique centre.
I was already excited and when I walked through the
door, the new shop, I have to say, looked fabulous.
Lisa and manager Lucy Whittaker clearly have a flair
for fashion and design, making the shop floor a joy to
wander around and the two floors each offer some
fantastic garments at realistic prices.
On my arrival, I was whisked up to the third floor,
which will be used as office and storage space later, and
treated to a lovely manicure by Reflections Hair and
Beauty Salon’s Louise Hallett, who had accompanied
other therapists from The Awareness Centre during the
launch day to provide visitors with free treatments.
After my nails were beautifully shaped and painted,
Lucy took me down to the second floor where she
‘dressed me up’ in some outfits and we discussed body
shapes and what cuts of clothes suit which shapes.
I tried on a gorgeous midnight blue longline, viscose
tunic with some high quality ‘jeggings’ (denim-look
leggings) and some fabulous shoes. The prices were a
Seaton’s nice surprise, particularly the tunic which, although
viscose fabric felt more like silk.
Established 1989
I had a great time and it’s so good to see a thriving and
growing smart business in this economy, brightening up
the town which will, I am sure, accompany River
REGENCY WINDOWS Cottage and Trinity House in enticing more shoppers
Ltd
from outide the town to come and browse.
The two young women, Lisa and Lucy — both local
2 The Square, Seaton girls and former Colyton Grammar School students —
are an inspiration, making such a huge success of their
business.
Local reliable professional company So, in all, the Saturday afternoon I was supposed to be
at home working, I was in fact playing dress-up in some
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10 Tuesday, January 26th 2010 BUSINESS NEWS Pulman’s View
Business brekkie uu FASHION Support for
boutique
mARmaLaDe,
packed with info in Axminster, construction
has moved to
new premis-
and opportunity es opposite CONSTRUCTIONSKILLS has
the Minster extended its support for
church in the construction apprentices as part
A BUSINESS networking event is set to take centre of of the Apprenticeship Matching
place in Wilmington, near Honiton, on Tuesday, town, and on Service, which will mean that
February 2nd. Saturday even more employers across
The 4Networking breakfast will be held at Home morning the Devon are eligible to receive
Farm Hotel in the village from 8am until 10am. mayor of £1,000 for taking on an
Tickets cost £10, including breakfast, and are limited Axminster,
apprentice who has lost their
to 30. Ron Jones,
previous position due to the
Aspokesman for the event said: “At the meeting you cut the rib-
will get a warm welcome and a delicious breakfast, 40 bon to offi- recession.
seconds to pitch your business to the room, a talk by cially open The offer is open for all apprentices
Tony Berle of TBI consulting and three 10-minute the new who have:
business appointments.” shop. l completed college induction
For more information visit www.4networking.biz or S h o p N training
contact Rick on 07766 145 892. manager MA l registered for their framework
L u c y WER with Construction Awards Alliance
Whittaker O or other approved body
HEALTH AND WELL-BEING DAY and shop N B l completed a period of site
Saturday, 30thJanuary, 2010 oFiwfenre rlo okL iosna COLI tbraasiendin egv itdoe anlcleo.w collection of work
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10am – 4pm P retain their apprentices or, when this
Ladies’ boutique finds was not possible, match displaced
Have you ever wondered what a Chiropractor does? Or apprentices with employers in the
how Acupuncture or Hypnotherapy works? then why not area. The scheme was initiated in
drop in and find out! Come along and talk to professional
response to the high numbers of
therapists, in confidence, over a cup of tea.
young apprentices in the South West
tSroematem oefn tthse, sthoe trhaaptis ytso uar eca onf fetrryin sgo tmaset erre fsleesxsoiolongsy ,o ro mr ainni a new extended home breesinuglt moadf e uthnee mptolouygehd aesc ao ndoimreicct
Indian Head Massage.
conditions felt by the construction
Maybe you are struggling with the New Years’ resolutions industry.
you have made and need a bit of help with giving up For further information, please visit
smoking or weight management. Both Acupuncture and
www.cskills.org.
HHeyrpbnaolitshte, rIanpdyia nc aHne ahde lMp aysosua gwe,i tRhe tfhleixso. l oWgiest ,a Llsifoe hCaovaec ha, ANAxminster boutique moved in to a more in the town.” Two of them will be shop space and the nConstructionSkills is the Sector
Chiropractor, Massage Therapist, Alexander Teacher, new home over the weekend. mARmaLaDe owner Lisa Fifer has third will act as stockroom and office. Skills Council (SSC) for the
Flower Essences and more. Many therapists will be mARmaLaDe made the short trek from previously said that people visiting the town The first day of trading in the new premises construction industry.
offering mini consultations also. Chard Street to West Street and welcomed don’t always make their way down Chard saw Axminster mayor Ron Jones cut a ribbon CONTACT THE
There will be meditation at 12 mid-day and 2pm if you customers to the new premises on Saturday, Street, and Lucy said: “They seem to get to to declare the shop officially open and a team
would like to give it a try, and yoga. January 23rd. the corner [at George Hotel] and stop. from radio station Heart FM also made an NEWS TEAM
Entry is free so please drop in, have a break from It may have been a short trek but it is hoped “Obviously some do come up here and we appearance.
shopping and why not try a relaxing mini treatment, the new location will improve footfall. have a loyal customer base, but we would The mARmaLaDe team was busy giving WITH YOUR
meditation, or have a taster session. Tea and cakes Manager Lucy Whittaker said: “We really like to be in the thick of it.” makeover suggestions and fashion tips.
available too! love the shop [the old one], we just wish it mARmaLaDe has moved in to premises, The Awareness Centre also offered BUSINESS NEWS
If you require any further information please contact the was more central. previously occupied by a computer shop, customers manicures and complementary 01297 631120
Events Organiser, Val Davis on [phone]. “We want to increase footfall by being with three floors. therapy tasters free of charge.
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