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Council to decide on support for
Premier Inn Turk’s Head plans
by Jack Dixon
HONITON town councillors are to decide Zarczynski, chairman of the planning committee, said: exhibition was held at the Turk’s Head Lodge in Oc-
whether to support controversial plans for a Pre- “The Premier Inn application is on the agenda for the tober.
mier Inn to be built at the site of the Turk’s Head meeting and the committee will be looking closely at Premier Inn has over 650 hotels in the UK providing
the nearby Honiton Garage, which could provide a
Lodge, after Whitbread Hotels and Restaurants further employment boost. it. 52,000 rooms, and hopes to increase that number to
submitted a planning application to East Devon Members of the town council planning committee “The biggest concern that we have as a council is the 75,000 by 2018.
District Council. are meeting tonight (Tuesday, January 7th) to discuss traffic. The junction is a bit of a problem, especially Councillor Zarczynski added: “Whatever decision
Whitbread, which owns the Premier Inn chain, is the proposal and address existing issues with the proj- since the new Aldi store was built. We have looked at is made it will be based on evidence submitted in the
proposing to build a 66-bedroom hotel on the site, ect. Some have already voiced their concerns regard- the plans already and we will take into consideration application. It has to be there in black and white in the
which would create 25 new jobs for the town, and Pre- ing potential complications to the already dangerous the impact of the new hotel on the junction. There is drawings. If we feel there is anything there that still
mier Inn has already agreed a deal with Yelverton junction on Exeter Road between Aldi and the Turk’s also a quality of air problem there.” needs addressing, we will do so. But hopefully our
Properties to redevelop the Turk’s Head Lodge. Head Lodge. The planning committee was presented with the ini- concerns will be addressed in this application.”
The application also proposes the redevelopment of Speaking ahead of the meeting, Councillor John tial proposals at a meeting in September and a public
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GLANCE IN HONITON
From the editor’s chair
Plans for hotel on
EAST DEVON
Honour much deserved
Turk’s Head site
THIS WEEK
GOOD news for Seaton as we pass into 2014 - one crucial role in the regeneration of Seaton and the HONITONtown councillors are to decide whether to
of the town’s most respected community stal- establishment of the Development Trust, of which support controversial plans for a Premier Inn to be
OTTERY St MARY warts received the British Empire Medal in the she is still a director. built at the site of the Turk’s Head Lodge, after Whit-
New Year’s Honours List. Mrs Dearden-Potter knew she had been recom- bread Hotels and Restaurants submitted a planning
Council pays out When Barbara Dearden-Potter moved to Seaton mended for the BEM in November and admits to application to East Devon District Council.
from Essex in 1947 she threw herself into the com- have been “completely flummoxed and over- Whitbread, which owns the Premier Inn chain, is
munity life of her new home and has rarely drawn whelmed” when the letter from the Cabinet Office proposing to build a 66-bedroom hotel on the site,
£6,000 in grants breath since in working for the benefit of the town popped through her letterbox. which would create 25 new jobs for the town, and
and its inhabitants. Mrs Dearden-Potter experienced the kindness of Premier Inn has already agreed a deal with Yelverton
The BEM was introduced by Prime Minister David the people of Seaton when she first moved to the Properties to redevelop the Turk’s Head Lodge.
OTTERYTown Council has confirmed that more than Cameron a couple of years ago to recognise those town in difficult circumstances. She believes that The application also proposes the redevelopment
£6,000 will be handed out to local community who work so hard to make their communities a kindness shown by others has been constant fac-
of the nearby Honiton Garage, which could provide a
groups and organisations under its annual grants better place to live. tor throughout her years in the town and she has
scheme, more than double the amount awarded last No one fits that bill better than Barbara Dearden- dedicated her BEM to all those who work so hard further employment boost.
year. Potter. If we were to list the various charities and for Seaton. Members of the town council planning committee
A total of £6,450 will be donated to 13 groups across community groups she has served with dedication “I know there are others who have done more are meeting tonight (Tuesday, January 7th) to dis-
the Otter Valley to help them fund projects during over the last 67 years we would be able to fill the than me,” she adds modestly. cuss the proposal and address existing issues with
the course of the next year. Councillors approved first five pages of Pulman’s View. Barbara Dearden-Potter is a formidable lady, al- the project. Some have already voiced their con-
the applications at the town council meeting in De- These include Christian Aid, the Red Cross, the ways has been. She likes to get things done. Seaton cerns regarding potential complications to the al-
cember, and the funds will be handed out at the An- Council for Voluntary Service, Seaton Town Coun- is justifiably proud of her and her achievements. ready dangerous junction on Exeter Road between
nual Parish Meeting in April. cil, Seaton Regeneration, Seaton Development uCONGRATULATIONS must also go to two other Aldi and the Turk’s Head Lodge.
A large proportion of the money has been awarded Trust and in more recent times Seaton Phoenix. residents inPulman’s Country- Alison Carnwath Speaking ahead of the meeting, Councillor John
to the Ottery Carnival Committee to support the Mrs Dearden-Potter has been an important cog and Professor Julia Lingo, who both live in Sid- Zarczynski, chairman of the planning committee,
running of the Tar Barrels and carnival procession. in all of these, chairing Seaton Town Council for a mouth, and were both made Dames in the New said: “The Premier Inn application is on the agenda
Rising insurance costs have made the traditional couple of years in the mid-1990s, and playing a Year’s Honours List. Philip Evans for the meeting and the committee will be looking
carnival events increasingly difficult to organise in closely at it.
recent years, and donations were taken on the Tar SIDMOUTH AXMINSTER “The biggest concern that we have as a council is
Barrels night in November. the traffic. The junction is a bit of a problem, espe-
Support also continues for Vision OM, the Pixie Day Two Dames in Fears over future cially since the new Aldi store was built. We have
Committee, Ottery Men’s Forum, Ottery Twinning looked at the plans already and we will take into
Association, Ottery Community Theatre, the Ottre-
gians Over 60s Club and the Tipton Times. New Year Honours of local hospitals consideration the impact of the new hotel on the
junction. There is also a quality of air problem there.”
The full list of recipients includes:
The planning committee was presented with the
l£2,500 to Ottery St Mary Carnival Committee
l£750 to Tipton St John Community Hall (£500 to TWOSidmouth women have been included in the TOWNcouncillor Mervyn Symes fears that a commu- initial proposals at a meeting in September and a
Computer Group; £250 for Centenary Celebrations) New Year Honours List for services to the fields of nity hospital in East Devon could be “mothballed” by public exhibition was held at the Turk’s Head Lodge
l£550 to Ottery in Bloom business and science. NHS bosses. in October.
l£500 to Ottery St Mary United Reformed Church Alison Carnwath, Chairman of Land Securities, and There has been an element of unease since plans to SEATON
l£350 to Ottery St Mary Twinning Association Professor Julia Slingo, Chief Scientist at the Met Of- reduce the number of day case surgery types at
l£350 to Coleridge Memorial Project fice, were both made dames for outstanding contri- Axminster Hospital surfaced early last year.
l£350 to Tipton St John Residents’ Association butions in their chosen fields. But NHS bosses backtracked after attending a PLANS for 21 new workshop units in Colyford Road
l£250 to Pixie Day (Ottery St Mary Joint Guide and Dame Alison, who is the only female chairman of a stormy public meeting on March 1st last year. have gone on display in Seaton Town Hall.
Scout Committee) FTSE 100 company, said: “In an age when trust in big An angry group of 200 people, led by MP Neil Parish, Fourteen workshop units, ranging in size from 50
l£250 to Ottery Community Theatre business is scarce, this honour is very welcome – forced a rethink and NHS bosses promised to improve to 70 square metres, are planned at the former Coly-
l£200 to the Ottregians (Over 60s Club) both personally, but also for the values that long-es- other aspects, including the appointment system, too. ford Road Depot site.
l£200 to Vision OM tablished companies such as Land Securities es- But fears reappeared when the number of beds was Another seven slightly larger units, at 70 to 84
l£100 to Ottery St Mary Men’s Forum pouse.” cut last year from 18 to 10. square metres, are proposed on the Fosseway Park
ll £100 to Tipton Times With years of experience in investment banking Councillor Symes is part of a local committee, which land to the east of the Lyme Bay Auction Rooms in
Applications from the King’s School, the Busy Ot- and corporate finance, Dame Alison took the top job has met with NHS bosses. Harepath Road.
ters Pre-School and Ottery Flower Club were re- at Land Securities in 2008 after serving on the Board In a letter to Pulman’s Viewhe wrote: “Since the The workshop designs will be submitted for plan-
jected by the councillors. of Directors for four years. She is also a senior ad- meeting [on March 1st] I have been involved in the
An application made by Ottery St Mary Food and viser to Lexicon Partners and has previously held di- setup of an umbrella committee in conjunction with ning permission later this month and, during the
Families Festival was due to be reviewed at the town rectorships with J Henry Schroder, Wagg & Co Ltd Axminster Hospital League of Friends. planning process, anyone wishing to comment can
council meeting on Monday (January 6th). and Nationwide Building Society. “We meet regularly and monitor issues arising and do so via the planning section of the East Devon Dis-
patients’ concerns with regard to booking appoint- trict Council website www.eastdevon.gov.uk
Professor Slingo re-
ment levels, bed availability and day case surgeries. The plans come following East Devon District
ceived her DBE for serv-
. “We continue to monitor this situation, but are very Council’s decision to “support further business
ices to weather and
aware that other community hospitals in the sur- growth in Seaton” and is hoped to attract new com-
climate science after a rounding area are also suffering a reduction in bed ca- panies to the area.
career spanning more pacity. The units will be designed to be flexible in the way
than 30 years. She has “In my personal opinion, we cannot be too compla- the space is used and will be suitable for a wide range
previously worked as cent as I fear at some stage one of the local commu-
of light industrial purposes or office based service
Director for Climate Re- nity hospitals could be mothballed.”
businesses.
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PEDAL POWER | Staff at Honiton Leisure Centre are expecting to boost their membership numbers
Announcements in the next few weeks as fitness enthusiasts get to work on their keep fit New Year’s resolutions.
The leisure centre usually notices a spike in visitors following the Christmas period as new members
look to get into shape for the new year. The team have organised a range of new classes to encourage
people of all ages to the centre, with everything from ballroom dancing to high intensity interval
training available.
FRED In Loving Memory of Sharon gets taken out
HODDER ELLEN
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
by funnyman Paddy
70 YEARS OLD NEALE
02/01/2014 who sadly passed away on 9thJanuary 2010
Love from Elaine & all the family A much loved mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother
Happy60th IT DEFINITELYwasn’t a case of changed their lives. Every single one we’ve held parties in group, raised
IN LOVING MEMORY OF “no likey, no lighty” when a Slim- of them told me that they couldn’t money for charity and members have
BirthdaySandra ming Worldconsultant from Honiton have done it without the support of cheered each other on with every
ALICE ROSE met comedian and TV presenter their Slimming World group and step of their weight loss journey.
28/10/1909 - 29/12/2007 (cid:38)(cid:38)(cid:39)(cid:39)(cid:30)(cid:30)(cid:3)(cid:3)(cid:27)(cid:4)(cid:4)(cid:29)(cid:29)(cid:4)(cid:4)(cid:27)(cid:9)(cid:9)(cid:27)(cid:35)(cid:35)(cid:8)(cid:8)(cid:35)(cid:35) Paddy McGuinness at an awards cer- their consultant. “I can’t wait to see what 2014 holds
emony. “Before I started working in com- for the Honiton Slimming World
A DEAR MUM, (cid:3)(cid:14)(cid:24)(cid:11)(cid:1)(cid:27)(cid:22)(cid:26)(cid:12)(cid:27)(cid:19)(cid:26)(cid:17)(cid:27)(cid:25)(cid:21)(cid:25)(cid:17)(cid:22)(cid:15)(cid:14)(cid:18)(cid:11)(cid:2)(cid:27)(cid:22)(cid:26)(cid:12)(cid:27)(cid:20)(cid:26) Sharon Grove, who runs a Slim- edy I was a fitness instructor so I group and I’d love anyone who’s
NAN & GREAT-NAN (cid:5)(cid:26)(cid:15)(cid:16)(cid:27)(cid:26)(cid:19)(cid:27)(cid:23)(cid:26)(cid:21)(cid:25)(cid:27)(cid:19)(cid:17)(cid:26)(cid:13)(cid:27) ming World group at Honiton Baptist know how important it is to look thinking about losing weight this
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Jen & Scud, Andy & Linda and Families day, was delighted to get a chance to not always easy to motivate yourself. To get your 2014 off to a super
cuddle up to Paddy when he co- So, having the help and support of slimming start, call Sharon on 01404
HAPPY 1ST ASHLEE hosted the Slimming World Awards someone like Sharon to keep you on 41513 or visit www.slimmingworld.
with the organisation’s chairman and track and be there with advice when com
BIRTHDAY HODGE founder Margaret Miles-Bramwell you need it really is invaluable.”
OBE. Meeting Paddy at the event, which
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stand-up comedian and TV presenter Sharon said: “Obviously the most
on shows including ITV1’s Take Me important thing of all is that the
FREE FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENT FORM Out, said he thoroughly enjoyed the group have lost weight and improved
experience. their health throughout 2013 and I’m
Message............................................................................................................................................................................................. He added: “I have to admit the so proud of all of my members -
.......................... most I knew about Slimming World many of them have achieved their
................................................................................................................................................................... before the awards was a gag in target weights and been able do
Datefor inser.t.i.o..n.. .T..u..e.s..d..a..y.. ._. ._.. ./. ._.. . _.. ./.. _.. ._.............................................................................................. Peter’s routine that refers to Slim- things they never thought possible
Send to::Devon, Dorset & Somerset Series of Newspapers Limited, Unit 3, St Michael’s Business Centre, Church ming World as being a £1 cheaper before slimming down, including
Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3DB than its competitors! doing more with their families, tak-
Signed: .................................. Telephone: ................................................. Address: .................................................................. “Jokes aside, I was genuinely ing up new hobbies, reducing med-
amazed to hear about what a differ- ication or simply fitting in
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ence consultants like Sharon make to smaller-sized clothes.
Please include SAE for return of any photos. n Slimming World consultant
people’s lives. At the ceremony I met “But as well as seeing stonking
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lots of people who’d lost incredible success on the scales, we’ve had a lot
All announcements must be in by 12 noon on Friday for the following week’s publication.. amounts of weight and it had totally of fun throughout the year too - TV presenter Paddy McGuinness
NEWS FROM EAST DEVON www.viewfromonline.co.uk Tuesday January 7th 2014 5
Feniton housing inquiry underway
by Jack Dixon
THE appeal super inquiry, which could de- Between them they are hoping to build Councillor Susie Bond, East Devon Dis- ning inspector who will decide the fate of
termine whether more than 200 new [email protected] 235 new homes, which would increase the trict Councillor for Feniton and Buckerell, the village. But those of us who waded
homes are to be built in Feniton, gets un- size of the village by 40 per cent. East said New Year’s Day was “a truly awful through flood-diluted sewage in the village
derway today (Tuesday, January 7th), with The change of venue had left many resi- Devon District Council rejected the devel- day in Feniton.” know exactly how sustainable Feniton ac-
villagers expected to attend despite trans- dents concerned that they would be unable opers’ initial proposals. She added: “Water was gushing off the tually is.”
port difficulties caused by a change of to attend the inquiry, but campaigners are Feniton residents are concerned that the Wainhomes site through the children’s After two months of collecting dona-
venue. confident that their voices will still be additional homes will threaten the infra- play area, through the allotments and risk- tions, Feniton Parish Council has managed
The inquiry was due to be held at Feniton heard. structure of the village, in particular its ing houses further down the road. to raise just over £6,000 to pay for legal
Bowling Club but was moved to the Flybe Phillip Major, the government planning ability to deal with flooding and sewage. “Sewage was pouring out of the drains representation at the inquiry, which begins
Training Academy at Exeter Airport after inspector, is due to hear appeals from These concerns were highlighted over on Ottery Road and a resident who called at 10am and is expected to last two weeks.
East Devon District Council decided the Wainhomes, Feniton Park Ltd and Strate- the Christmas and New Year period as the South West Water was apparently told not A march in the village to protest against
original venue was too small. gic Land Partnerships. village endured further bad weather. to use her toilet and to suggest the same to the developments has been organised by
her neighbours. local pressure group Fight for Feniton’s
“Hopefully a picture will be building up Future and backed by the East Devon Al-
of the inadequacies of the foul water net- liance, and will take place during the in-
work in the village. Feniton has really had quiry.
enough. Honiton MP Neil Parish has confirmed
“The sustainability credentials of the vil- he will be attending the march, which
lage will be thrashed out in front of a plan- starts at 10am on Saturday, January 11th.
Kirstie signs in
at bookshop
nTim Pritchard (right) of Axminster’ Archway Bookshop welcomed Kirstie Allsopp on Small Business Saturday last month.
She is photographed signing a copy of Kirstie's Christmas Crafts for Jude Picton
‘A DREADFUL DAY IN FENITON’| The village underwater
6 Tuesday January 7th 2014 www.viewfromonline.co.uk NEWS FROM AXMINSTER
CRIME NEWS IN BRIEF
a CaRwas damaged and petrol was stolen from
a vehicle in Flax Meadow Lane, axminster.
Criminal damage occured and petrol was si-
phoned from a Black Hatchback car in the Flax
Meadow Lane area between the hours of 3pm on
December 23rd and the early hours of Christmas
eve.
anybody with information are asked to contact
police by dialling 101 and quote crime number
Ka/13/701.
CasHwas stolen from charity boxes at a Fish-
mongers in the town.
Money was taken from four charity boxes at Parents join
the Macsorsons Fishmongers in silver street
axminster. Culprits gained entry to the property
by smashing a window between the hours of in with art
5pm on December 14th and 9am on December
15th.
anybody with information should phone 101 workshop
and quote crime number Ka/13/672.
POLICehave reported the theft of a Christmas
Tree and lights from the junction of south street,
axminster and Lyme street, axminster. n PRINT-OUT: Ethan Gribble, Year 5 at Beer Pri-
The Tree has been found but the lights were mary School
damaged.
The incident took place between 6pm on De- CREATIVEskills were on beauty around us at this
the agenda when years time of year and this is ex-
cember 21st and 9.30am on December 22nd.
four to eight pupils on an actly what the mono-print-
anybody with information are encouraged to
Axe Valley Community ing workshop enabled us
phone 101 and quote crime number Ka/13/692. Book signing for local author
College arts programme to do.
attended a mono-printing “Looking in detail at pat-
workshop, led by college terns and textures in nature
Hospital friends thank you head of art George Sin- we were able to create
clair. beautiful prints with ink.” n JaenHardy signed copies and read excerpts from her debut novel, The Main Man, when she visited
AxmINSTERHospital League of Friends would
Parents were invited too Mr Sinclair was very im- axminster arts Café.
like to thank those who joined them for carol
and one of them, college pressed and said: “Not The Charmouth-based author's novel is described as "a gripping tale of love, sex, arrogance and deceit",
singing to patients at the hospital.
employee Liz Slade, said only did we have some focusing on the lives of three teenagers.
They would also like to thank everyone for their “Being a busy parent it is very artistically-talented The signing and reading session took place last month and was sponsored by axminster arts.
generous donations and subscriptions received always nice to have a students but the parents Reader and axminster arts committee secretary Jenny Fells is pictured having her copy of the book
at Christmas and throughout 2013. chance to stop, look also produced some amaz- signed by Jaen.
around and realise the ing results.”
Home Care Service and Day Care Centre
General & Collectors Sale
13th January @ 10a.m.
Viewing: Friday 10th 9.30-1.30
Our aim is...
and Saturday 11th 9.30-1.30
“to promise the individual, their family and the community the
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highest quality elderly and dementia care, enhancing each person’s
3.08ct Solitaire
world through changing perceptions and changing lives”
recently sold for £10,300 to
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Caring for someone? Living alone?
Need a little help or support? Consignments of Jewellery, Silver,
Coins, Stamps, Chinese, Indian,
We can provide all the help you need. Russian, Art Glass etc being accepted
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Festival has pool fundraising covered
Tracking down
by Anders Larsson
book prizes
[email protected]
THE Flamingo Pool in will enable Flamingo
Axminster is set to cut its Pool to save around 20
monthly gas and electric- per cent on their monthly
ity bills by 20 per cent gas and electricity ex-
each thanks to a new penses by reducing tem-
pool cover. perature loss due to
The purchase was made evaporation.
following a £10,000 do- “Additionally it will de-
nation from Axe Vale crease the energy re-
Festival, which was in quirement for fresh air
addition to a previous dehumidification result-
one of the same amount, ing in less consumption
also from Axe Vale Fes- of gas and electricity.
tival. “Gas and electricity are
Continual fundraising major costs in running
efforts from staff, volun- the Flamingo Pool.
teers and friends of the “The saving from the
pool in the form of a quiz installation of a pool
night, a skittles evening, cover will enable
a coffee morning and a Flamingo Pool to chan-
ferret race night have nel the money saved into
also raised much-needed supporting the commu-
funds. nity and providing more
Flamingo Pool man- services.”
ager Steve Buxton said: Flamingo Pool is a self-
“We would like to thank funded charity and any-
Axe Vale Festival for the one can come for
generous donation, with- swimming, aquafit,
out which the purchase swimming lessons, life-
of the pool cover would saving, swimming clubs,
not be possible. family fun, inflatable ses-
n TWOpupils from St Mary's Primary School have been rewarded for out-
“Axe Vale Festival is a sions and training
standing library-related achievements.
community event and we courses.
William Studley won Axminster Library's Festive Treasure Hunt and Syndavi
are grateful to the com- For more details, call
Gobu has read 100 books to earn herself a BookTrack certificate.
munity for their continu- 01297 35800 or e-mail
nCOVERED: Flamingo Pool manager Steve Buxton with Axminster Festival Both visited the library to collect their certificates from Devon County Council
ous support. the pool at info@flamin-
committee members Tony Benger (chairman) and Liz Stonex (treasurer). Library Service mascot Max.
“The new pool cover gopool.co.uk
NHS spaces NOW available
registering NEW patients
available at the
High Street Dental Practice,
Honiton and
Mill Street Dental Practice,
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0844 387 9903
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[email protected]
Providing NHS Dentistry
8 Tuesday January 7th 2014 www.viewfromonline.co.uk NEWS FROM SEATON
Young Farmers brave the cold for the RNLI
A GROUP of brave Axminster Although the day was clear, the crowd and took to the waves fear- day. said: “So far the total raised is in ex- sented to the RNLI representative”.
Young Farmers and friends took to waves were rolling in and the sea lessly. Axminster Young Farmers Club cess of £400 and when the final total The organisers would like to thank
the sea in Seaton for the annual Box- didn’t look very inviting. Sponsorship money was raised be- charity secretary, Ella Wittridge, is reached the cheque will be pre- those who took part and donated.
ing Day Dip to raise money for the Despite this, participants were en- forehand and the very wonderful
local lifeboats. couraged by the large cheering crowd donated generously on the
Majorettes get packing
nFLYING THE FLAG:Victoria Paley, Harry Parr and Ella Wittridge
nSEatonMajorettes spent a pers. It’s been another busy buy at a cost of nearly £100
day in the build-up to Christmas year for the majorettes and each and every penny donated
packing bags at Seaton tesco to they are starting to raise funds is welcomed.
raise funds for the troupe. to not just pay their expenses The Seaton Majorettes are
Seaton Majorettes spent Sat- but to cover the cost of a new pictured above at the check-
urday, December 21st raising set of uniforms for the girls. outs.
money by helping busy shop- There are 58 new uniforms to Photo by IAN BARRADALE
NEWS FROM HONITON www.viewfromonline.co.uk Tuesday January 7th 2014 9
Supermarket sweep
CHRISTMAScame early for one lucky shopper last seconds.
week when Tesco opened its doors for its festive Trol- The event, started by the mayor, Councillor David
ley Dash challenge. Foster, raised more than £1,300 for Devon Freewheel-
Margaret Williams, from Combe Raleigh, whose ers, who took £1 from each raffle ticket purchase and
name was drawn from over 700 entrants, raced around topped up their collection tins with donations at the
the supermarket, collecting £270 worth of items in 60 store.
n READY TO DASH (from left to right):
Tesco Community Champion Kim Hutchin-
son, the Mayor of Honiton Councillor David
Foster and raffle winner Margaret Williams
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est for 25 years
nON YOUR MARKS: Trolley dash winner Margaret
Williams with the Devon Freewheelers, who received
more than £1,300 from the proceeds of the raffle
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Give unwanted Christmas gifts
a second chance this New Year
THE Cancer Research UK shop in for a great cause and ease any guilt confidential support for anyone with
Honiton is asking local people to over an unloved gift – with the bonus concerns about cancer.
help stock its shelves this New Year of freeing up some room for the Jan- Particularly welcome donations in-
by donating any Christmas presents uary sales! clude men’s, women’s and children’s
that do not fit or aren’t to people’s “And even if Santa brought you clothing, as well as accessories, in-
tastes. everything you wanted for Christ- cluding shoes, belts, handbags and
All funds raised by the items will mas, you can make room for all your jewellery.
help fund life saving research to help new goodies by clearing out your Donations of quality homeware are
beat cancer sooner. cupboards of items you no longer also needed, from cushions and
Relief manager Nick Webster said, want or need. crockery to linens.
“At Christmas we all receive pres- “Taking time to de-clutter is a sure Books, CDs, DVDs, as well as mo-
ents that aren’t quite what we had in way to feel fabulous at the start of bile phones and used printer car-
mind. any season, especially if you know tridges are also welcome.
“Some of us end up hiding these that you’re making a donation to For further information people can
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items away, rather than admitting Cancer Research UK.” call the Cancer Research UK shop on
that they were not what we would Every contribution helps Cancer 01404 44002, or simply bring
have chosen. Research UK fund life saving re- in their bags of unwanted items to
“By donating them to Cancer Re- search, as well as services such as in- the shop at Unit 4, Lace Walk, Honi-
search UK you can help raise money formation nurses who provide ton.
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10 Tuesday January 7th 2014 www.viewfromonline.co.uk SIDMOUTH AND OTTERY
Police tackle speeding in rural areas
SPEEDING vehicles in where members of the carried out a number of offences, including the watch Group in the Sid- cernss you would like to
Newton Poppleford was public were given the op- speed monitoring opera- use of mobile phones ford High Street. discuss with the team,
one of a number of issues portunity to highlight any tions, with the main hot whilst driving and failure “We have continued to please contact us on 101
highlighted as a public concerns they may have. spot areas being Sidford to wear a seat belt. carry out regular patrols or email us at sid-
concern during a recent The main concerns High Street, Cotford A police spokesperson of the car parks in our mouth@devonandcorn-
meeting with members identified by members of Road in Sidbury and Ex- said: “We will be contin- local beauty spots, wall.pnn.police.uk. We
of Sidmouth’s rural po- the public were speeding mouth Road in Newton uing to hold similar oper- checking that valuables will also be holding more
lice team. vehicles speeding in the Poppleford. ations on a regular basis have not been left in ve- surgeries in the area over
Police officers held a local area, parking and A number of speeding in the New Year. In addi- hicles and offering ad- the coming months.” nPROTESTORSpictured outside David Cameron’s
“Have Your Say Sur- dog fouling. fines and warnings were tion, we are looking at vice to members of the Reported crimes for the Oxfordshire home on New Year’s Eve
gery” at the Parish Hall In December the rural issued in relation to the possibility of setting public. rural area in December Father joins protest
in Newton Poppleford, neightbourhood team speeding and other motor up a Comunity Speed- “If you have any con- included three reported
crimes in Newton Pop- outside PM’s house
pleford, compared to two
for the same period last
year.
A DAD from Ottery St Mary spent New Year’s Eve cam-
There was one incident
paigning for father’s rights outside the Oxfordshire home
of criminal damage to a
of Prime Minister David Cameron.
dwelling, one burglary Rich West joined five other dad’s on New Year’s Eve,
and one theft. including one man who has spent two weeks on hunger
In 2013 there were 56 strike, to highlight the lack of rights afforded to fathers,
reported crimes in New- who are separated from their spouses, with regards to
ton Poppleford, com- their children.
pared to 36 in 2012. Mr West said: “We joined Tony Ashby who has been on
The main increases hunger strike there for the last two weeks trying to speak
have been in incidents in- to the PM about his case. All the cost of this policing
volving criminal damage overtime could have been avoided if the PM had bothered
to speak to him.
to motor vehicles, burgla-
Knit and natter “We saw in the New Year outside the PM’s house,
ries and incidents involv-
raised a toast to Tony and all the kids. We even had a
ing dogs.
free fireworks display courtesy of some of the locals.
In Sidbury there was
“Everyone locally has been very supportive and the po-
one crime in Sidbury in lice have been very accommodating, just wanting to make
December 2013, the sure Tony can continue his protest undisturbed.
same as the previous “As David Cameron has ignored Tony we now plan to
nSIDMOUTH’Sknitters were among those who braved the stormy weather on Friday morning to make it out to the Unitarian year. take the Demo4Children protests across the country in
Church for their regular Knit Cafe meeting. The incident was theft 2014, which will include Devon.
Committed members of the Travelling Woolberries put up with strong gusts and heavy rain to make it to the get-together, where from motor vehicle. “All decent parents and grandparents have inalienable
homemade tea and cakes were provided to keep everyone warm. There were 18 reported rights to share in the care and upbringing of their children
crimes during the year, and grandchildren, and the breaking of the bond between
compared to 15 in 2012. child and parent is a grotesque travesty of natural justice.”