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Graeme Peace, of the Highways Agency, said he had
some concerns about the scale of the works.
In an email sent to Stephen Belli, at the district council’s
planning department, he said: “Having looked at the
limited information provided by the engineer we would
need further information.
“Do the ground conditions vary? If so this may affect
settlement and so more test locations would be required.
“The proposal is to use a mix of earth and concrete to
construct the temporary embankment to monitor rates of
settlement. Will the properties of this material be similar to
the proposed material to be imported by sea? If not then
the calculated settlement could be inaccurate.
“If the trial is to take place over a period of six months
at what point will settlement be considered to be largely
complete?”
Stephen Reed, of Devon Archaeology, said: “The
proposed development lies in an area of archaeological
potential with regard to the survival of below-ground
deposits associated with the salt panning activity that is
known to have taken place in this area from at least the
early post-medieval period.
“The construction of this embankment will involve
topsoil stripping across the application area. These works uu A FEW hardy souls were out walking their dogs on a snowy Seaton seafront this week
may expose and destroy archaeological deposits
associated with the salt industry.”
Mr Reed added that all archaeological evidence that 18 metres in width. The embankment is four metres in Read the paper online
could be affected by the development must be recorded. height.
The Environment Agency (EA) has also been consulted “It will comprise a mix of earth and compacted concrete, www.seaton-today.couk
over the proposal. which will be taken from various parts of the regeneration
Joe Clarke, planning liaison officer with the EA, said he area site.”
had no problems with the scheme provided a few Mr Chadwick says the embankment will be 140 metres
conditions were met. north of Harbour Road and 120 metres from the nearest
The conditions included a risk assessment being properties on the road.
submitted before any works are carried out and that the He said: “Once it is constructed, there will be no further
source of the materials to be used for the process be engineering activity surrounding it, as it is simply a matter
submitted for prior approval. of testing it on a regular basis.
Simon Chadwick, of Signet Planning, the agent acting “I am informed that there will be six or seven
for Tesco, added: “The purpose of this embankment is to construction vehicles involved in the process, which will
ascertain what settlement will occur when the site is remain on the site throughout.”
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BEER Coastguard officers six-hour shutdown
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the final hours of 2009.
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The incident took place at
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Thursday, December 31st.
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suffering from severe hypothermia.
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With the help of the coastguards a
helicopter team was able to winch
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her to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hartnell is
Hospital, Exeter. pictured
“This was a difficult rescue carried receiving the
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If collection is required contact Award for Joyce’s charity work
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The organisers say everyone is
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CONTACT THE A WOMAN from Seaton She is the focal point for sold through the charity’s shops “Please keep donating items
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Well-known character
A good year Police cadets
for support recruit at fair
THE Honiton Support Group for and sports writer dies THE Seaton Neighbourhood
Hospiscare has had a busy and Beat Team and the Axe Valley
rewarding year. Community Police Cadets are set
Members of the group are grateful to attend the Community
for the support it has received in Activity Fair in Seaton Town
2009and issued a statement saying: Hall on Saturday, January 16th.
“We would like to thank the people
The event runs from 10am until
ofHoniton and surrounding villages
3pm and is open to anyone interested
for the fantastic year they have given A MANwho devoted much of his spread. about.”
us. time to local sport and local Former Pulman’s Weekly News Axminster cricketer Phil Spong said in joining or learning more about the
“We have had help from volunteers, history has sadly passed away editor and ex-Lyme Regis FC at the time: “Gerald ensured the cadets and the work they are involved
from the public coming to our events, aged 78. chairman Philip Evans knew Mr smaller clubs got decent coverage in.
the patients carers who are so Gerald Gosling penned thousands of Gosling through work and sport. week in and week out. A spokesman for Seaton police
grateful for our nurses and the football, cricket and skittles reports Mr Evans said: “He’ll be greatly “Clubs in our part of the world have said: “Please come along to talk to
hospice, from businesses in Honiton, for local media and was a well-known missed by the sporting fraternity. a lot to thank him for.” some of the cadets and pick up an
stall holders, in fact so many. character on the east Devon sports “Gerald had an encyclopaedic Pulman’s View editorial manager application form.
“We could not do our work without circuit. memory on all matters east Devon Kate Erin Mew said: “Gerald was a “We are taking recruits between the
your support, thank you one and all.” Mr Gosling was born and educated sport and reported, in particular, on huge character and devoted sports ages of 13 and 16 and living in
in Seaton but lived most of his adult football and cricket. writer and will be sadly missed. Seaton, Branscombe, Colyford,
Crew attend life in Uplyme. “He also played an important role “He worked tirelessly for the Colyton, Beer, Axmouth, Northleigh,
He married Uplyme girl Violet administratively on the local darts and Pulman’snewspaper series alone for Southleigh, Farway and Combpyne.
Raymond and they had four children. skittles scenes. many years, a number of which I “Also, if anyone is interested in
chimney fire Apart from five years’ service with “Gerald was a fanatical stalwart of worked on with him. helping out with the cadets as a
the Royal Air Force, Mr Gosling Seaton Town FC and his knowledge “Professionally, he covered a range police volunteer then please make
spent his working life locally — of local sport was unsurpassed.” of local sporting events giving much- yourself known to the team.
A PROPERTY in Dolphin which included employment with Mr Gosling retired from his role as needed and appreciated coverage to “Members of the public can also
Street, Colyton, was the scene of Honiton-based corn and coal Sunday Independent cricket the smaller clubs. sign up to the Community Messaging
a chimney fire on Sunday, merchant Jimmy Slade. columnist last summer due to ill “He always found something to Service or get more information
January 10th. In a book he wrote, Mr Gosling health. write about even when weather uu SPORTING and history stal- about the Neighbourhood Watch
The incident took place just after listed his main hobbies as Seaton At the time, Sunday Independent stopped play — showing his wart Gerald Gosling schemes in Seaton.”
9.30am. Town Football Club (where he was a editor John Noble said: “The Sunday understanding of the media industry,
Firefighters from the town were life member), philately, good wine Independent relies on people like something invaluable to an editor. myself.” Village hosts
called to the incident and used one and serious music. Gerald who are prepared to give up “Socially, Gerald always had a bit of The funeral will take place in St
hose reel, ladders and chimney gear Tributes have been pouring in since their time week in and week out to banter with the ladies in the office, Peter and St Paul Church, Uplyme, on
to extinguish the flames. the sad news of his death last week cover the sports they are passionate making them smile, including Friday, January 15th at 12noon. Burns supper
Navy man included in New Year’s Honours List
Tractor blaze
A BURNS Night supper is set to
take place at Hemyock Village
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Council works
Under-fives
NHS staff battle to work
can have jab
NHS staff across east Devon have She said: “The vast majority of our
UNDER-FIVES across east frantically to battled against the elements to services have stayed up and running
Devon are now able to receive a
ensure that they make it to their over the last week and we have our staff
vaccination against swine flu.
place of work. to thank for this.
Vaccination of the under fives
follows the first phase of the On Friday morning reports were “They have braved some of the worst
government’s programme, in which received that a nurse in Ottery St Mary weather the area has seen since 1981 to
jabs were offered as a priority to had to have her car pulled out of the get to work, going the extra mile when it
people whose health conditions put get roads safe snow so that she could get on her way. was needed.
them more at risk from the virus. And in Honiton, a member of staff at “Many of our staff were helped by the
Dr Virginia Pearson, director of Honiton Community Hospital walked community and we’d like to take this
public health for NHS Devon, said: for more than three hours in the snow to opportunity to thank them too.”
“Overall, the numbers of people make it to work on time. Other Honiton All 21 of NHS Devon’s hospitals have
catching swine flu have been falling, hospital staff members stayed at nearby remained open but NHS bosses say that
and this is good news. colleagues’ houses to ensure they were the situation could change daily so
“However, the data shows that ByBEN MIDDLETON and a second batch of 5,000 tonnes the salt, please think of others who on duty the next day. patients and relatives are urged to phone
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lucky in this pandemic that a vaccine least another week, officials experiencing extremely high to continue and overnight we
has been available so early on, and from Devon County Council demand on all of our winter could see ice, sleet and snow. With
it’s really important that parents take (DCC) say they are working maintenance services, and such low temperatures expected EAST DEVON BRANCH
up the opportunity to keep their frantically behind the scenes asaltlhtionugg ohu rt hper immaaryin a nfdo csuesc oinsd aorny we would advise motorists to www.eastdevoncats.com
children safe from the virus.” to ensure that grit bins are please avoid driving overnight.
Dr Pearson added that parents do being refilled and main roads raoreu taelss oa nbde intogw cno ncsetnatnrtelsy, rger-ifti lbleinds. “Drivers should not assume a ALL OUR CATS AND KITTENS ARE FLEAD, WORMED, VACCINATED,
not need to take any action and that are being salted as quickly as “In some areas the bins are road has been salted and in very MICROCHIPPED AND IF OVER 5 MONTHS OLD, NEUTERED.
they will be contacted by their GP possible. emptying as we’re filling them so cold weather even salting will not WE ALSO HELP WITH NEUTERING COSTS FOR THE KITTENS WE HOME
suCrgheilrdy.r en over six months and under ofS soa lfta rh ams obreee nth aunse 1d0 o,0n0 t0h eto lnonceasl wthea’tr et hwe osraklitn gis hoanrd h taon dm afokre sseulrfe- statokpe eicxetr af rocamre f oarsm thinegre, swoi lpl lbeaes ea These are only a few of the cats in our care who are looking for homes.
five are being offered the swine flu road network this winter. An help. It’s there to be used but not risk of icy patches.” If you do not see the cat for you, please call 01404 811089
jab, as part of the national
vaccination programme. initial batch of an extra 4,500 much salt is needed to do the job For more information visit SHIRAZ (pictured) and his tabby brother MERLOTare very
tonnes of salt has been ordered so when people help themselves to www.devon.gov.uk/winter_travel. friendly 2 year olds staying in Colyford. 01297 22085
Town meet SHERRY & LOLA are friendly 6 month old girls. 01297 21610
Lions say ‘thank you’ GINGER BEER and his friends are ver friendly youngsters
staying in Axminster. 01297 34916
is postponed MAISIE is a very friendly 2 year old black & white girl staying
near Axminster. 01297 35110
SID is a ginger & white long haired boy 01395 577334
THE monthly Honiton Town A CHARITY group in Seaton came and showed their support for Collections. BOOTS is a lovely dilute torty girl. 01395 515601
Council meeting was due to take would like to thank everybody the group during this time. “Throughout 2009 we have had FMLIONEKLYL iAs ais bae abuetaifuutli f1u ly deialur toel dto Krtoiera gt iXrl staying 0a1t 4o0u4r 8h1o2m9i2n0g
place last night (Monday) but it that has supported it A spokesman for the lions said: consistent support from the public centre near Ottery St Mary, 01404 822403
had to be postponed because of throughout 2009. “Seaton and District Lions Club and want to thank everyone for SERJ who is black & white and his black brothers are very
the freezing weather conditions. wishes to say a big thank you to friendly kittens staying at Rockbeare. 01404 823696
It is now due to take place on The Seaton and District Lions residents of Seaton, Colyford, their donations and goodwill
Monday,January 18th, at the senior Club raised more than £5,000 Colyton, Axmouth and Beer for during the year. This helps us to For more information and for General Enquiries including Neutering Advice
citizens’ centre, New Street, from throughout December and tributes their kind generosity and support help others in the local and help with Neutering Costs for those eligible - 01404 811089 or 07751 765578
7pm. have been paid to residents who during the 2009 Christmas Float community.”
IF YOU HAVE LOST OR FOUND A CAT PLEASE CALL - 01297 21610
6 Tuesday, January 12th 2010 Pulman’s View
uuDESPITE the
chaos and dis-
ruption the
snowfall has
caused, these
youngsters
make the most
of it in Honiton
PRETTY CHAOTIC
IT may have been a pretty sight ByBEN MIDDLETON cancel collections.”
B & B but the snow and ice that plunged [email protected] The spokesman added that this
EviSS EckingSALE Pulman’s View Countryinto chaos week it is intended to revert to normal
last week was some of the worst they can during these difficult collection days rather than the
snowfall to hit the region for conditions to keep major routes as Christmas schedule and householders
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were shut down for two days, roads operations manager, added: “Any next designated collection day.
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where shut because staff couldn’t get “I would like to pay tribute to the than 20 schools including Axe Valley
into work, public transport was sterling work that DCC staff and Community College, Colyton
As we understand the nature of your business we can help seriously affected and the emergency South West Highways staff and gritter Grammar School, Honiton
services were stretched to breaking drivers have done. As a result the Community College, The King’s
you solve your problems. point. majority of the A road network was School in Ottery St Mary and Seaton
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problem was ice as overnight carriages. withdrawn amid safety concerns.
temperatures dropped to as low as Andy Pitt, managing director for However, one primary school near
Starting up businesses minus nine in some places. South West Trains, said: “We would Axminster did remain open despite
With more snowfall predicted this like to thank our customers for their the severe weather.
week and the freezing temperatures understanding in what are extremely Christine Hollidge, headteacher at
Buying and selling businesses stheet rteo lacsotu flodr abte l eamsto trhee dniesxrtu fpetwio nd aytos dafiffeficctuinlgt all ompoedraetsi oonf trancsopnodrti.t iOonusr Ahelrl Spaoilnictsy Ptori mkaereyp, sthaey s scith ohoals obpeeenn
come. staff are working extremely hard to whatever the weather for the last 23
Motorists faced treacherous driving provide as a full a service as we years.
Commercial property and leases conditions and in Seaton the A3052 at possibly can in the conditions. We Mrs Hollidge said: “The children all
Harepath Hill was closed because of will continue to monitor the weather had a wonderful day, painting,
ice. The B3391 in the Blackdown situation closely.” making picture books, powerpoint
Hills couldn’t be accessed from East Devon District Council’s presentations, watching DVDs and
Terms and conditions of trading Honiton leaving many residents (EDDC) waste and recycling having snowball fights on the playing
stranded and the A30 was closed both collection service was again affected field.
ways at Rag Lane, Yarcombe, because by the weather. The collections “We are very proud to say that we
of the ice. scheduled for last Wednesday and were one of very few schools to open
Joint Venture Agreements Snow drifts also caused problems Thursday were cancelled. to children.”
on the A373 from Honiton to A spokesman for EDDC said: “The Children at the primary school were
Cullompton and in the Dunkeswell vehicles used by our contractors have told not to attend last Thursday but it
Debt recovery area. issues getting out of the depots due to was open for staff.
However, Devon County Council icy conditions. Once out, they would And despite near blizzard
(DCC) had gritters and snow ploughs not be able to access many areas to conditions in the Blackdown Hills,
out during the worst of the weather in collect safely. Chapel Cafe at Hemyock Baptist
For further details please contact:- an effort to keep the roads moving. “Whilst the main roads are Church was able to open on
Stuart Hughes, DCC cabinet generally clear, the side and estate Wednesday morning to serve tea,
member for highways and roads are still hazardous. In addition coffee and refreshments to villagers
[email protected]: 01297 626950 transportation, said: “The ice will be the landfill site where most waste is who had braved the elements.
an even bigger problem than the snow, taken has been closed and the Vivien Berkley, who ran the cafe
[email protected] Tel: [phone] and in many cases it’s black ice, so alternative site in Exeter is at capacity with the help of Maureen Anderson,
motorists must be extremely careful. and the decision was taken that it said: “It was imperative that we did
“Our teams are continuing to do all would be safer and less confusing to not let our regulars down.”
www.bevissandbeckingsale.co.uk
Send us your photos of the recent weather — email
ALWAYS HERE TO HELP them to [email protected]
Pulman’s View Tuesday, January 12th 2010 7
uuWHO needs The Alps when you have skiing on the slopes of Honiton? One youngster uses the white
stuff to his advantage,above.Dominic Crocco,Frances Supple and pastor Steve Reed are pictured,
below,outside the Chapel Cafe at Hemyock Baptist Church
uuCHILDREN
and staff at
M a n o r
H o u s e
School,
Honiton,
right,braved
the elements
last Friday
and spent
the day
building
snowmen
and sledg-
ing. Below
left,dog still
need to be
walked at
West Hill
and, below
right, one
r e a d e r
makes a
‘snow angel’
8 Tuesday, January 12th 2010 Pulman’s View
Students’ showcase In the
shreoporetesr’s
STUDENTS from Axe Valley artists.”
Community College and Woodroffe Dot Wood, Woodroffe’s director of
School, Lyme Regis, will be arts, added: “Within our lively, forward-
exhibiting their art work at the thinking art department we continue to
Town Mill Galleries in Lyme Regis. teach traditional artistic image making
and 3D sculpture techniques whilst
This is the first time that Axe Valley
embracing the new technologies and
students will be showcasing their introducing exciting new courses that Written by
artwork at the venue but for Woodroffe
include animation and digital film and reporter
students it is an annual event. video.”
Simon Petty, art teacher at Axe Valley, The exhibition will feature work from ANDERSLARSSON
said: “Nurturing the creativity of the students aged between 11 and 18 years
individual is valued above all else in the old.
visual arts at the Axe Valley. We find that It will open on Saturday, January 16th
our students respond positively to the and will run until the middle of February.
freedom this affords them at this stage of The gallery will be open between 11am Snowed in for
their art education. and 4pm on Saturday and Sundays and
“Our aim is to facilitate the transition some of the pieces on display will be
from students to independent practising available to purchase. uuLOCALbirdwatcher and Pulman’s View Fromreader,John Wilkinson,of
ice hockey bid
Seaton,sent in this photo of a redwing feeding on pyracantha berries — just
one of hundreds of fieldfares, redwings and brambling which arrived in
J JOHN BRIGHT FENCING Seaton this week,driven westward in search of food and less severe condi-
B
F tions
A Name You Can Trust Pre-school’s
AND I’Mprobably one of very few passengers who was
COUNTRY
STORE happy with the recent weather-related flight
cancellations to and from Gatwick.
We offer a complete fencing installation service
Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been there before and would
or if you prefer purchase the materials from our normally have gone completely bonkers. But this one
outstanding turned out to be a blessing in disguise once I realised it
Countrystore where our fully experienced staff meant another ice-hockey game in my native Sweden.
The fact that I effectively extended my trip by three
will happily give you all of the advice you need
full days at the cost of only a single day from my
to erect your own fencing or gates. holiday allowance account didn’t exactly make matters
worse.
Opening times: Christmas I was due to fly back to England from Sweden on
Thursday, January 7th after a well-earned holiday.
Weekdays 7.30 am to 5.30 pm My outbound flight had survived the Christmas cull
and I thought that would be the end of weather worries.
Saturday 8.30 am to 4.00 pm But that dreaded feeling hit me on January 5th during
email correspondence with the office.
Sunday 10.00 am to 2.00 pm
I reported that we had had a bit of snow overnight and
inspection
that my brother sarcastically said: “We have at least one
01308 421545 centimetre of snow. Nobody can get to work and
children can’t get to school. We have to shut the nation
down — just like they do in England.
Salway Ash, Bridport. www.johnbrightfencing.com “It will make you feel at home, dear brother.”
He based his sarcasm on a trip to England in 2008
ByBEN MIDDLETON which coincided with snow and general disruption to
[email protected] daily life in parts of the UK.
The office replied that snow was, indeed, expected in
PUPILS and staff at a pre-school near Honiton had England too.
an extra reason to celebrate during the festive This made me check British websites on a regular
season. basis and the next day I understood there were problems
An Ofsted inspection carried out at Offwell Under Fives
at Gatwick — and it didn’t take long until easyJet
was published on Christmas Day and it was good news as
bombarded my inbox.
many aspects of the pre-school were judged as outstanding
by the inspectors. At 5.58pm I received an email stating: “We regret to
There are currently 15 children who attend the group. advise you that due to unforeseen circumstances we
Brenda Joan Flewitt, of Ofsted, carried out the inspection have had to cancel the flight.”
on Tuesday, December 8th, 2009. But at 6.34pm another email arrived, stating: “We can
In her report she said: “Children are well cared for in a confirm that your easyJet flight will operate as normal.
safe, secure and welcoming environment where they are “We would like to apologise for any inconvenience
valued as individuals. caused by the confused communication and would like
“They develop a strong sense of belonging to a to thank you for choosing easyJet for your travel plans.”
community, and make very good progress in their learning Panic over then, or so I thought.
Seaton’s and development. My flight was still listed as cancelled on the easyJet
Established 1989 “Children are involved in a broad range of activities over website and the killer blow was delivered at 8.30pm in
a period of time, which are planned and extended
according to their interests. Excellent communication with a third email, saying: “We have had to make some
parents, carers and other connected professionals means cancellations on Thursday, January 7th 2010 and we
REGENCY WINDOWS Ltd that individual needs are well met and the transition to regret that this includes your flight.”
school is effectively supported.” I’m still waiting for an apology regarding the added
The report was also impressed with the way staff at the “confused communication” that was heaped on me.
2 The Square, Seaton centre work together. After the first email I had started to work out
It stated: “The dedicated staff work well together, which contingency plans and realised that — as long as I could
leads to sessions running smoothly, therefore, children find an alternative flight before Sunday afternoon —
Local reliable professional company know what to expect and settle quickly. Staff implement things weren’t that bad.
SPECIALISTS IN ALL YOUR clear policies and procedures to promote children’s safety Having watched Rögle lose twice on home ice and
and welfare.
UPVC REQUIREMENTS “High adult-to-child ratios mean that children are well being bottom of Swedish ice-hockey’s top tier, I could
supervised and receive effective support for their have a third bite of the cherry and provide much-needed
Domestic, Commercial and Trade activities. Staff make good use of the local environment to vocal support on Saturday, January 9th against MoDo.
promote children’s interest and sense of being part of a At the time of writing [Friday, January 8th] I don’t
ALL TYPES OF HIGH SECURITY DOORS, community. know the outcome of the game — but I do know that my
“They regularly go for walks in the village noticing relaxed and carefree lifestyle continues for a few more
WINDOWS, BESPOKE CONSERVATORIES changes in nature and various features of the area in which days.
AND PORCHES they live.” Yes, I should, and do, feel for my colleagues who are
Kay George, head of the preschool, said she was battling it out shortnumbered on home turf in east
(Fascia Boards, Guttering and Cladding) delighted with the results of the report. Devon.
Speaking to Pulman’s View she said: “We are really
But it’s not as though I got drunk, overslept and
GUILD APPROVED LOCAL CRAFTSMEN pleased and for the last three years we have worked so hard
to push things forward. missed the flight, is it?
01297 22495 “We are particularly pleased with the outstanding marks What I will do, however, is to suggest that we invest in
that we received. a fleet of company helicopters and Learjets for any
FENSA “It is nice to be able to give the kids the best start to their future situations like these.
education and future careers.” I will keep you posted on that one.
[email protected] Registered Company However, there is always room for improvement and in
order for the preschool to improve the report stated: “To
fully meet the specific requirements of the Early Years cCOPYRIGHT
10 YEAR GUARANTEE Foundation Stage, the registered person must ensure all To contact the editor, write to:
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children’s knowledge about numbers and letters.” email [email protected]
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