Pulman's View from Seaton & Beer, January 22, 2013

17.8 MB·English

by  Devon, Dorset & Somerset Series of Newspapers Ltd

SePulmaan’ston
View from
& Beer
ISSue NuMBeR 391 est July 2005 PICK UP YOUR FREE COPY Tuesday, January 22 2013
Area to be Town council pulls Beer CLT
renamed support for parking holds its
Thury restrictions on first
Harcourt Place Seafield Road meeting
- page 4 - page 8 - page 8
Town council set to employ
Axmouth run
organisers say
Seaton’s own dog warden
thank you
ORgANISeRS of the Axmouth Challenge Run
by Laura goldsbury-Noy - held on Sunday, January 13th - would like to
SEATON Town Coun- were told that by employ- £4,000 to £4,500 a year, also raised concerns thank everyone who helped to raise £935
cil have voted in [email protected] ing their own part-time which she believed about the legal implica- towards the upkeep of Axmouth Village hall.
favour of employing dog warden for Seaton would be “well worth the tions of employing a dog Organiser Richard gush said: “We are very
they could provide a money.” warden, stressing that the pleased to have raised £935 from the annual
their own dog warden
top priority for residents hours a week in Seaton, major solution to the on- Mrs Sedgwick added town council would have Axmouth Challenge Run.
to eradicate fouling
by members of the local finding the large area and going dog fouling prob- that it would be impor- to consult much closer “Thank you to the Axe Valley Runners, and
problems in the town. Police and East Devon particularly the beach lem. tant to liaise with EDDC with EDDC, to find out in particular gary Perrott for all your hard
At a full council meet- District Council. difficult to monitor in Councillor Gaynor and that the local dog what powers the council work, and to all the marshalls, volunteers and
ing last Monday, council- There is only one dog such a short time. Sedgwick led the discus- warden could run self or the new warden would members of the Village hall Management
lors considered appoint- warden employed by After consulting with sion on Monday evening, sufficiently, issuing their have in the town. Committee for helping make the event a suc-
ing a dog warden for EDDC who operates EDDC’s Environmental stating that to employ a own fixed penalty fines Chairman of the town cess.”
Seaton after dog fouling across East Devon. Health team and environ- part-time warden for ten and working alongside council, Councillor Peter Beat team surgery
was identified as a long- The dog warden can mental health official Jill hours a week, it would the council. Burrows, said: “I know
standing problem and a only spend up to two Weller, town councillors cost the council between The proposal was criti- that we have around
The Seaton Neighbourhood Beat Team are
cised by Councillor Bob 80,000 people in East
holding a ‘have Your Say’ surgery on Monday,
Palacio who said that Devon but one dog war-
January 28th in The Square, Seaton.
“£4,000 plus a year den just isn’t enough.
Members of the community are invited to at-
would be quite a burden “As a district councillor
tend and discuss any concerns you may have.
for the rate payers of I understand that money
PCSO Chris Bolsover will be available be-
Seaton who are not con- is tight and EDDC are
tween 10am and 11am, together with the eDDC
cerned by dog fouling.” fully supporting the pro-
Animal Warden, representatives from Seaton
He added that as the posal to employ our own
Town Council and Devon highways.
main issues were identi- warden.
In the event of bad weather, the surgery will
fied at the beach and Cliff “People in Seaton find
be held in the Community Resource Centre.
Field Gardens, could dog fouling a great con-
town councillors not just cern and I think this
patrol the areas more fre- would be one of the best
quently themselves, things on our agenda to
therefore if they were to spend money on.”
THE GARDEN SHOP
catch someone, this could Following the vote in Genuine
Keep ‘em clean! (cid:0)Pupils at Seaton Primary be publicised and would favour of the proposal, reductions of
School had a visit from the lead to deterrence for the town council will ad-
UP TO 50%
dentist- turn to page 9 other offenders in the fu- vertise the vacancy for a
ture. town dog warden in the Open 10am - 4pm Monday - Saturday
Councillor Jim Pigott upcoming weeks. King Street, Colyton - Tel [phone]
www.thegardenshopcolyton.co.uk
YOUR TOWN, YOUR NEWS...YOUR VIEW - across East Devon
2
IN THIS
Pulman’s View From - January 22nd 2013 www.axminster-today.co.uk
WEEK’S
Devon, PULMAN’S
Dorset & VIEW
Somerset Series
Sport
of Newspapers
Game abandoned
(cid:2) Blow away the winter Blues
Part of Tindle Newspapers Limited after mass brawl
Stompin’ Dave presents Michael
Pulman’s View Roach at the Marine Theatre
AXMINSTERTown officials are meeting this week to
decide what action to take after the Tiger’s away fix-
incorporating (cid:2) iCinG on the CaKe ture at Budleigh Salterton was abandoned after 38
Pulman’s Weekly News minutes on Saturday following a mass brawl involv-
Restaurant recognised as one of the ing players and officials.
Club chairman Ray Self, who has been connected
View from Axminster most sustainable fish restaurants in
with Axminster for more than 50 years as a player,
View from Honiton the UK manager and official, did not witness the incidents
that led to the referee calling the game off but has
View from Seaton
described the brawl as “as sad day for Axminster
View from Colyton (cid:2) listinGs Football Club and for football at this level”.
Pulman’s View Sportunderstands that the brawl
View from Ottery St Mary Diary Dates - Our weekly round-up started after manager Paul Ashford’s son Ben was
View from Sidmouth of events in the area sent off for a head-butting incident which resulted
in Budleigh player Brett Wright being hospitalised.
The Axminster manager went onto the pitch and
PAGES 23-26
was involved in an altercation with the home man-
Managing Director and Editor ager, Danny Williams, and other players and spec-
PHILIP EVANS 01297 446155 tators also got involved.
Axminster were losing 3-0 at the time and the ref-
eree had no option was to abandoned the game..
Deputy Editor PEOPLE IN THE NEWS Quote of the week...
A statement from the South West Peninsular
JAMES COLES 01297 446155
“ league, posted on their website, said: “The league of-
PATIENTSappreciate the presence and visi- ficers are aware that the East Devon fixture,
Associate Editor
bility of a senior nurse and the opportunity to Budleigh Salterton v Axminster Town, was aban-
LUCIE SIMIC 01297 446152 tell them about their care, which we can act doned today by the match referee.
on immediately. The walkrounds have also “The matter will be placed into the hnads of Devon
Sports Editor shown to be very valuable for staff, who know County FA regarding any and all misconduct
HOWARD LARCOMBE 01297 446152 they will have senior nurses present and charges.
available on a regular basis, while the matrons Self told Pulman’s View Sport:“I have received re-
Chief Reporter themselves have welcomed the opportunity ports from the Axminster people at the game, from
ANDERS LARSSON 01297 631120 to visit each others’ wards and share best the referee and from the league secretary Paul His-
Reporter practice’ cox and we will be calling a club meeting this week
FRANCESCA EVANS 01297 446154 as a matter of urgency.” See page 54
Reporter Tina Naldrett, who overseas nursing in th
LAURA GOLDSBURY NOY 01297 446144 eastern area of the North Devon healthcare
NHS Trust, on the value of senior nurses and
aXMinster: estate Beer our 60 seconds
Production Manager midwives visiting all wards in East
agent shane Morgan has subject this week is Beer
JACKIE EVANS 01297 446141 Devon hospitals.
announced that he is scout leader Fiona Gage
Group Sales Manager stepping down as chair- who says if she won the “ OURaim is to develop first class facilities for
NATALIE EDMEADES 01297 446145 man of axminster Cham- lottery she would quit her our students and the wider community. We
Deputy Sales Manager ber of Commerce at the day job and devote her life view this pitch as a great opportunity to
JEMMA MOORE 01297 446158 end of his current term of to the scouting move- strengthen college’s sports facilities. We are
office. ment. keen to find out the views of the local commu-
Advertising Executive
nity at the proposal stage and we look forward
AMY DOWN 01297 446157
to working with the local community and our
Advertising Executive
partners in the coming months.
JENNA WELLMAN 01297 446147
Axe Valley Community College headmaster
Distribution Martin Smith on the possible provision of a Kitkat is a lovely young lady.
ALISON KING 01297 446057 state-of-the-art artificial sports pitch. Very friendly and happy to share
Accounts “THEREis unquestionably a negative but rela- with other cats. Call us!
ANITA ROUTLEY 01297 446149 tively limited impact on Sidmouth’s economy,
and this information must be balanced with
the potential benefits of moving. With Knowle
siDMouth: ryan Cabot, honiton ryan Brainton- in its current state doing nothing is not an op-
Dorset, Devon and Somerset 13 year-old sidmouth turner, 19, a fof,er scoiut tion, because it places a huge burden on all www.facebook.com/HonitonCatsProtection
Series of Newspapers Limited College student, has been and army Cadey force East Devon taxpayers, even for just the es-
Unit 3, St Michael’s Business Centre, described as a great role member, has taken his sential repairs’
REVISION
Church Street, Lyme Regis, model after receiving a oath of allegiance befpre
prestigious award inthe joining the rifles regi- Councillor Andrew Moulding, deputy leader of Learn to use your Digital Camera or study
Dorset DT7 3DB south west Grid for mentat Catterick in Feb- East Devon District Council, onthe effect on
Telephone [phone] learning. ruary. Sidmouth of the Knowle headquarters being for Royal Photographic Society Distinctions
moved to Honiton with the loss of 71 jobs.
FEATURES
01297 631120 “
Email INAxminster all the town’s churches will be
(cid:1)YOUR VIEW involved in hosting midday meetings where
[email protected] we will be asked to reflect on this journey with
[email protected] Readers have their say - page 14 God, where the walking is always to be ac-
companied by acting justly, being loving in all
Websites (cid:1) SPECIAL FEATURES: things, and being humble.
axminster-today.co.uk Looking Good, Feeling - 15 - 17
Ray Hunter, from the Axminster Christian Fel-
viewfromonline.co.uk Bumps & Babies- 18-19 lowship on taking part in a Week of Prayer for Classes beginning
Christian Unity. week commencing 4th February
(cid:1) LOCAL SPORT:
Pulman’s View reserves the right to sell or use any Day workshops available
PULMAN’S VIEW FROM THE CHURCHES -
photographs submitted to this newspaper unless Full coverage pages - 54-56 page 12 For further details contact Gill personally on
otherwise notified
01297 625634. E-mail: [email protected]
3
NEWS AT A www.axminster-today.co.uk Pulman’s View From, Tuesday, January 22nd 2013
GLANCE IN SIDMOUTH
From the editor’s chair
Bridge closed
EAST DEVON
Hectic news week
for more tests
THIS WEEK
ALMABrIDGEin Sidmouth will be closed for part of
POSTChristmas is a notoriously quiet time from a meeting about actions the police intend to pursue
this week whilst further investigative work is car-
news point of view with very few events taking following the violent incidents in the streets of
AXMINSTER ried out on the structure.
place in January, causing my reporters a few sleep- Axminster before Christmas, which has been
less nights over whether they will be able to fill dubbed Axminster’s “Night of shame”. The footbridge was damaged during the severe
Go-ahead for their allotted space. And then the news came pinging into our email flooding in July and as a precautionary safety meas-
For the rest of the year it’s usually a case of what system from East Devon District Council that a ure, a temporary crossing was installed across the
we will have to leave out as there are very few judge in the High Court had ruled that EDDC had bridge.
400 new homes weeks when we can accommodate all that’s hap- acted lawfully in ruling that Axminster Carpets The deterioration of the mudstone rock founda-
pening in Pulman’s Country. can go ahead and build 400 homes at Cloakham. tions beneath the western pier, which were exposed
But in January I am always telling my reporters to The planning application had been the subject of by the floods, were raised as a concern by the county
EASTDevon District Council acted lawfully when “get out there and knock on a few doors”, believing a judicial review by the “Save Our Parkland” (SOP) council's bridge engineers.
in the old newspaper adage that there’s a story on The structure has been continually monitored and
approving outline plans for up to 400 dwellings plus group, set up by former Axminster businessman
every street corner. further investigations will be carried out during the
employment space at Cloakham Lawn in Axmin- Fred Wells, now living in Ireland.
But there was no need to resort to a bit of “door closure from today (January 22nd) to Friday (January
ster, a court has ruled. As this is an issue which seems to have divided
knocking” in Axminster last week as it turned out 25th.)
But the protracted planning battle could go on as to be one of those weeks when a number of local opinion in Axminster, we decided to give it priority County council surveys have revealed that a major
there is a strong possibility of an appeal against the issues came to the fore. on our Axminster from page with a précised ver- rebuild is likely as both piers have suffered signifi-
judge’s ruling. By Friday we had a number of options for our sion on this page. cant scour and the concrete decking is beyond rea-
The judicial review into EDDC’s decision was heard front page splash (the main news story of the The High Court ruling may not be the end of the sonable repair.
in the first week of December last year in The royal week) for our Axminster edition, the two main matter as SOP may well lodge an appeal against During the closure, engineers will look into the ex-
Courts of Justice, London, and Judge Sycamore’s rul- contenders being “Hands off our hospital” warning the decision so it could be some time yet before the tent of work which may be necessary. A borehole
ing was announced on Friday to the delight of EDDC from local councillors or “Police act after night of development finally gets the green light. will be drilled through the west abutment to deter-
and applicant Axminster Carpets. shame”. Oh, and I forgot to mention there was a serious mine its condition and the depth of its foundations.
Local campaign group Save Our Parkland (SOP) The former was prompted by comments made at fire in Axminster town centre when a car burst Councillor Stuart Hughes, Devon County Council
sought judicial review of EDDC’s decision to approve the monthly Axminster Town Council meeting into flames whilst the Fire Brigade were on a train- Cabinet Member for Highways and Transportation,
the planning application. The court’s ruling is a blow over concerns about the reduction in the amount ing exercise in Colyton, leaving spectators won- and local member for Sidmouth and Sidford, said:
to SOP, which is considering whether to appeal or of surgery being carried out at Axminster Hospi- dering why it was taking so long for the fine engine “These latest investigations are needed to examine
not. tal. to arrive. But when it did, it was soon under control. the condition of the abutments and whether they
A statement issued by SOP member Paul Arnott The latter concerned a report made to the same Philip Evans could be built upon, or what could possibly be sal-
said: “The people of Axminster will be extremely vaged from the bridge in providing a future crossing
disappointed to learn about the outcome of the judi- COLYTON SEATON of the Sid.”
cial review.
“However, the SOP movement has been advised by Concern over the Town council to UPOTTERY
their lawyers that there are good grounds of appeal.
“Jointly we are considering the next steps. Dualling the A303
number of potholes employ dog warden
“Save our Parkland will continue in its efforts to re-
sist unnecessary building on Cloakham and to fight
for the priority development of a relief road on the A PARISHcouncil has joined calls for the dualling of
east side of town.” PARISHcouncillors have complained about the state SEATON Town Council have voted in favour of em- the A303.
EDDC said the ruling vindicated its decision. of roads in and around Colyton following recent ploying their own dog warden to eradicate fouling The concerns of Upottery Parish Council are two-
The Development Management Committee chair- floods. problems in the town. fold: an apparent increase in serious accidents and
man, councillor Mark Williamson, said: “The coun- Speaking at last week’s parish council meeting, At a full council meeting last Monday, council- the negative effect on the village when traffic is di-
cil’s action has been held up to intense legal scrutiny chairman Andrew Parr asked councillors to report lors considered appoint- ing a dog warden for verted through it after accidents.
and has been found to be completely sound. That any potholes that were causing problems in the Seaton after dog fouling was identified as a long- Parish councillors met on Monday, January 14th
not only vindicates our decision but is good news in area. standing problem and a top priority for residents and decided - as an opening measure - to write to
the sense that it enables much-needed housing – Councillor Bob Collier complained about a “big by members of the local Police and East Devon MP Neil Parish and Devon and Cornwall Police and
especially affordable homes – to be built at the east- patch of water” near Sutton Barton Farm, just out- District Council. Crime Commissioner Tony Hogg.
E,pe ArlDeAnxDac mesCcneo’isdndr dc sowoitfneui ttgrrhh tCte o tca h doEreipsDs tvetDsretC.is rc ,dM tSi.”cODtP. J “ omsuhs Dt uptafyie £ld10, s,0a0id0: t“oWwea ardres aiSsninuHdtdoteet toI t shhdnaeoe Bi n wdpa’:ata r“ rttcTieoasrhnhr.e e A to riw pfel oC.’hstoo oalsyf e mtpo penaaos,rp osilsneivh tfeC rhi tooep’msu ow nit nhahc eyrioler llteoeao r lu Hla yssoe.” n ytihotoauCnt o sw altlneiaeydpr Eati DcTTwuhDheleeCae rd rkweloy ihgni sto whS ooeeapn arbedtlyeoreaa nnotc, e chnfsiae nd na dicd foifnroniocgglsyu tsw lhs tEpe ata eorlsadn mtred gDn ouee np vaei totrmooenr apt. w ilanonoy sd ehu dopc uahbrr ya-s rhcsuaaoUThuaipdprsee oyted iht sa tmrase epturel r eyedeov iwtbvPailneainelgrlrtm sai ssiol,otsh afano nttC sibdhs oet etauh ip cdnrcusodoct uewiu oldg ninch:l cl“ ht bitThhalhe,e ie rbe aam yyvvg aiaaewllirnnaleahd g Jbniaeocla ehhfsor.o nrrtom itCmwheoe etrr ioF nmiaetis bdeih-sss
added that it was quite a short time. and not good for lorries.
long diversion around Chairman of the town council, Councillor Peter “I can think of three serious accidents in the last
for those who couldn’t Burrows, said: “I know that we have around few months.
drive through the water. 80,000 people in East Devon but one dog warden “People see the helicopter and the ambulances,
He said that the prob- just isn’t enough. and the traffic goes through [the village].
lem should be “ham- “As a district councillor I understand that “To avoid serious accidents I think the solution is to
mered home” to the money is tight and EDDC are fully supporting the improve or turn it [the A303] into a dual carriage-
county council. proposal to employ our own warden.” way.”
Parish clerk Liz Berry
said the more times is-
sued were reported the
more likely Devon
County Council were to EAST DEVON BRANCH
carry out repairs.
She added: “They are www.eastdevoncats.com
encouraging people to
ALL OUR CATS AND KITTENS ARE FLEAD, WORMED, VACCINATED, MICROCHIPPED AND IF OVER 5 MONTHS OLD, NEUTERED.
report potholes online.
WE ALSO HELP WITH NEUTERING COSTS FOR THE KITTENS WE HOME
It’s a very simple form.”
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 01884 277438
The problem at Sutton
Barton was raised again RUBY(pictured) is a lovely friendly 16 month old semi long haired girl who is staying at
later in the meeting our foster home in Seaton............................................................................01297 21610
when district councillor BAILEYS & COINTREAUare very friendly and lively 20 month old white brothers who are
Helen Parr arrived. also staying here..........................................................................................01297 21610
Councillor Parr said DIZZY & HOLLYare very sweet and gentle 14 year old siblings who are staying near
she had just been to a Axminster.....................................................................................................01297 35110
meeting in Widworthy BONNIEis a very friendly 5 year old brindle girl who is also staying here....01297 35110
and had had to drive KATIE & KIRSTIEare delightful 7 month old sisters who are staying at our foster home
through the water with near Bowd..................................................................................................01395 577334
much concern. CLAUDIAis a very affectionate 2 year old black & white lap cat who is also staying here.
Other complaints from ...................................................................................................................01395 577334
councillors included
FLORRIEis a lovely 5 year old black & white long haired lap cat who has had to have an
potholes near the Hill-
eye removed. She is staying in Aylesbeare.................................................01395 233494
head Picnic Site, a fur-
TEDDYis a very friendly black long haired boy who is staying in Plymtree01884 277438
ther one on Hillhead and
one by Colyton Gram- For Neutering Advice and help with Neutering Costs for those eligible Call 01297 21610
mar School. IF YOU HAVE LOST OR FOUND A CAT PLEASE CALL - 01297 21610
4 Tuesday, January 22nd 2013 www.seaton-today.co.uk NEWS FROM SEATON & BEER
Underfleet ‘public
The Paper Shop
10 New Street, Honiton EX14 1EY
Tel: [phone]
realm’ to be named
WENOWOFFERAQUALITYHOMENEWS
DELIVERYSERVICEINTHEFOLLOWING
VILLAGESANDSURROUNDINGAREAS
Thury Harcourt Place
Awliscombe • Monkton • Rawridge • Uppottery
Cotleigh • Offwell • Wilmington • Shute • Whitford
Umborne • Dalwood • Stockland • Yarcombe • Farway
Northleigh • Churchinford • Marsh • Smeatharpe
SERVICE IS OUR SUCCESS
THEPAPERTHROWHONITON- SERVINGRURALCOMMUNITIES
ViewFamily
Announcements
ZOE
HAPPY 70TH
BRAUNTON-TURNER BIRTHDAY
HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY COLIN PADY
Love from Glynn & Clare Love from all
in Germany x x x the Family
RYAN GWEN
BRAUNTON-TURNER HAWKINS
GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR
Happy 70th Birthday
ARMY TRAINING AT CATTERICK
for 26th January
Love from Mum,
Dad & Zoe x x x Love John, Hilda & Tony
NEW NAME| Thury Harcourt Place honours Seaton’s link with its French twin town
Happy 40th ZOE Plansare under way to officially by Laura Goldsbury Noy
name the public realm situated on
Birthday Mum! BRAUNTON-TURNER the Underfleet in seaton as [email protected]
HELEN NEVELS HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY ‘Thury Harcourt Place.’ details were available on the town the town and people of seaton.
Following a number of public
council website. “long ago, they named a street
Lots of love Martin, Love from Mum, consultations during December, Out of the 171 consulted, 167 ‘Rue de seaton.’ In seaton we
Holly & David x x x Dad & Ryan x x x town councillors have agreed to people voted in favour of naming have no street or public place
name the public area in tribute to the area with 118 people voting in named to mark our longstanding
seaton’s twinned normandy support of a twinning name of friendship with our twin town.”
RYAN town of Thury-Harcourt. ‘Thury Harcourt Place’ or ‘Place a representative of the twin-
ZOE situated on the Underfleet Thury Harcourt.’ ning society attended the full
BRAUNTON-TURNER BRAUNTON-TURNER alongside the town’s tourist in- a total of 39.5 per cent of the council meeting on Monday and
formation centre and opposite vote went to Thury Harcourt thanked councillors for their sup-
GOOD LUCK AS YOU START YOUR
Happy 18th Birthday the coach park, the area - owned Place, the winning choice of name port and input in providing confir-
To my Gorgeous Girlfriend! ARMY TRAINING by East Devon District Council - for the public realm. mation to name the public realm
Love from includes the public toilets, seating The town council have been whilst supporting their wish for
James Thompson x x x Love Glynn & Clare in Germany x x x area and trees running up to the working closely with members of the area to have a direct link to
gateway to Tesco. seaton’s Twinning association Thury Harcourt.
FREE FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENT FORM at a full council meeting last who are keen to provide the area seaton Town Council will now
Monday, councillors heard that a with a name linking to the put forward the recommended
total of 171 people were consulted twinned town in normandy and name of Thury Harcourt Place to
Message.............................................................................................................................................................................................
on the naming process of the to commemorate the 30th an- EDDC and are working towards
...............................................................................................................................................................
public realm, including the farm- niversary of the twinning part- considering the detail and loca-
................................................................................................................................................................. ers market as well as displays at nership. tion for a proposed sign to offi-
Datefor insertion Tuesday _ _ / _ _ / _ _ the town hall and tourist informa- Chairman of the Twinning as- cially name the public realm.
Send to:Devon, Dorset & Somerset Series of Newspapers Limited, Unit 3, St Michael’s Business Centre, Church tion centre. sociation, Clare Jones, said: “The Plans for an official naming cer-
Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3DB Consultations were also carried people of Thury Harcourt have a emony will be revealed at a later
Signed: ........................... Telephone: ........................................................... out at the public realm itself and great affection and respect for date.
Please include SAE for return of any photos.
All announcements must be in by 12 noon on Friday for the following weeks publication. Nicola takes on the Grizzly
Send your family announcements to us by texting DEVON DORSET & SOMERSET
SERIES OF NEWSPAPERS LTD
LME (space)FAMIL3 (space)then your TTFhAeerMm PIusLl Ym& AaCnNo’sNn VdOieiUtwioN AnCnsnEoMuEnNceTmSe nts text service is A DEDICATEDfundraiser will be taking part in the an- why people would be cruel to donkeys, they are such
announcement as you would like subject to the following terms and conditions. You nual Grizzly Run to raise money for the Donkey Sanc- gentle and placid animals.
should make sure you read the terms and condi-
it to appear to 63333 tctiuootnnedss i btieoylonousw.r baecccaeupseta ynocuer poafr tiscuipcaht iotne r m cs onasntdi- tuParRy ,a nsseiasrt aSnatl caot mthbe ec hRaergitiys.’ s press office, Nicola Rus- up“ Tanhde dboruwtanl h2i1ll sm iislne’ rtu sno macertohsisn gp eIb’vbele psr, etpharoreudg hfo mr buudt,
Texts are now FREE of charge! texHtionwg LitM wEo (rskpsa:cSee)nFdA uMs IyLo3u (rs pananceo)u fnoclelomweendt bbyy sell has worked with the sanctuary for two years and seeing the ordeal some donkeys go through has given
ypohuort oagnranpohu,n tceexmt eLnMtEt o(s p63a3ce3)3 .F OAPr ItCo3 a(tstpacahc ea) has been inspired by the worldwide work to help don- me the will and passion to run the course and raise
followed by your announcement. By doing so keys.
Or to add a photograph send ypouub liswhielld ihna tvhee nsuexbtm aivtateildab lyeo iussru ee. vPelenat set on obtee, Although Nicola is a keen runner and completed the money to prevent cruelty to these vulnerable donkeys.
yFoAuPrI CM3M(sSp atoce L)MthEe (ns pyaocuer) yDSooouYT rMohs oeuaentrr lk &syteee Sntrxiovent imegcisde.e F srRisuseEb tErm uS (eni5tr 0 iyaepons u fdoor f ra mNMneanMwnoSasup gntaeecpxdetem srb sewy na inttDh doe npSvchooeo n&.-, fEteodmri ntphbte ua ert gvthhee nM tG.arriaztzhlyo nR luans ta Mnda syh, eth hias sw bielle nb etr haienri nfigrs ht aartd- Ia rwTyoa nhpte ltelopa spNeu itc vao ilssati otr pai htsotet pdm:o/on/wnkeewyyw fco.rjruu esTtlhgtyei.v ”Dinogn.kcoeym S/Naniccotula-
announcement to 63333 DtSooogB rMrsyaea ptsr hek&e)n .Stdioninmgg ep rirsnoe mta S ometirooienbs i oolerf sNeenerwvtricsype t ayopo euarn say ra enD adeg Svrooee n&-, rivSihneg sianitdo: “oIu ro fctaerne .s eTew cor umelolyn tmhsi sitnretoa tmedy d joonbk, eay ss uapr-- lRikues steol ld2o onra ttee xtot ‘7N0I0C7R0.5 4’ and the amount you would
Texts cost just 50p* ionffge tros rferocemiv eD fereveo na,l eDrtosr fsoert f u&t uSroem perorsmeto tSioenrise sa nodf porter reported a video on YouTube of a defenseless Nicola has been writing monthly blogs on the Donkey
(plus your standard network rate) NToe wunspsuabpsecrrsi,b Seo, &p lSeoa sMe aterkxett SinTgO aPn tdo t8h7e1ir2 p1a.rtners. donkey being killed in an inhumane and savage way. Sanctuary’s website, to follow her progress, please visit
The service provider is So & So Marketing. “It brought me to tears and to this day the horrendous http://www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk/blogs/ nicola-
Please note message must be received by Friday 4pm for the Tuesday publication Customer Service: Tel [phone] or email
[email protected] footage will never leave my mind, I can’t understand russell
NEWS FROM EAST DEVON www.axminster-today.co.uk Tuesday, January 22nd 2013 5
Knowle move will result Local firm will celebrate
in loss of 71 council jobs milestone by raising £40k
ANupdated independent assessment of the economic im- mouth’s 500-plus local businesses as relatively small, STAFFin an Axminster store will take charge of various between us we have very deep roots within the local com-
pact of East Devon District Council’s proposals to relo- noting most of the businesses as small but adaptable to fundraising events as their employer celebrates 40 years munity.
cate its main offices is about to be released for public change. Of those businesses interviewed for the study, in business. “We are very much looking forward to everything Mole
consultation. It comes as the council confirms its outline over three quarters saw no need to change their business Mole Avon - with branches in Axminster, Crediton and Avon has planned for 2013 - their plan to raise £40,000
planning application for Knowle will be determined by operations or plans because of the proposals. Okehampton - has chosen Hospiscare as its main charity for us is truly inspirational and will mean so much to so
councillors on Friday, March 1st. Councillor Andrew Moulding, Deputy Leader of East for 2013. many people here.”
nbhoteFt mpo:ri/c /tp wIlmaaonv pwnaaiicenlteag Akb.eslsea sf sertosdsmemv loetanons.t tg bFoyrvi .Pduaevkyti/ee araw s Bf rpreeastrhtt lAoyofs n rstelohivcenii esase utdeps pE wocrioatl--tl Dgclaorereugvaneotc rnc i aplD rimecis,ta utrkrerieescs pt w ogCnohodiiuncinnghcg fwi olt oirslw alf ieadher:edd l“b.pT a Ihictni kshf oafrrresom pbmo etr ehot neuis rp d apre eplcapiineascnrieoeed nros swf a ttinhhtdhee tthoTi rsha yeise ceao ra,m ampniadnn hiyma scu elmaleu bonrfca h£tee4sd0 4,T00h0 ye0 e Rfaourrsb Hyas oA aspp lpiismecaialt,re ewd. hciocmh paaimnys noAPurnneyccoeisdne e i niinn dftoeurreem scatoetuidor sinne . asbuopupto rstpinegci ofirc a esvsiesntitnsg w thilel abpep aena-l
ing documents for the council’s Outline Planning Appli- members of the public who challenged certain aspects of The money will be raised through a series of events can call Mole Avon Town & Country Stores on 01297
cpaetoipolne twoi lrle bdee vaeblloe pto t hceo mKmnoenwtl oen s tihtee. a sDseusrsinmge ntht,i sw thimiche the draft. Doing nothing not an option tMhreonu’sg hWoaultk t haen dy eLaard, iteos i’n Wclauldke p alu ssk eyv deinvtes, atth ber Hanocshpeissc aanrde 32441.
sets out how the proposals might affect the local econ- “There is unquestionably a negative but relatively lim- within the communities they serve.
omy, especially in Sidmouth. ited impact on Sidmouth’s economy, and this information Mole Avon chief executive Richard Billson said: “We
The council is writing to everyone who has previously must be balanced with the potential benefits of moving. are delighted to be supporting Hospiscare in our 40th an-
commented on the application, inviting them to review With Knowle in its current state doing nothing is not an niversary year.
the updated and final economic impact assessment. option, because it places a huge burden on all East Devon “They are a local charity and one which has touched our
The document is one of 29 pieces of evidence relating taxpayers, even for just the essential repairs.” members of staff, customers, suppliers and their families.
to the proposals. No decision on whether to move has Russell Porter from Peter Brett Associates added: “We hope to raise £40,000 to mark our anniversary, but
been taken by the council, and an eventual decision will “While no report of this nature can predict the future with would be thrilled to raise more than that for such a worthy
depend on a number oif factors, including the financial 100 per cemnt accuracy, it should give a good estimate cause”.
viability which is currently being assessed. The council
about the local impacts of the proposal. It will be a matter Hospiscare provides end of life care for people from Ex-
has said it will only move if it is self funding and does
for the council to decide how this balances with other im- eter, Mid and East Devon. The charity gives high-quality
not cost local taxpayers money. It is considering the pos-
sibility partly because the cost of Knowle is spiralling, pacts and benefits of moving, including how the proposal care and dedicated support to people who are terminally
with urgent repairs alone estimated to cost more than affects taxpayers and other parts of the district.” ill, free of charge, in their own homes, in dedicated day
£1m. Other documents to be placed online this week include care centres or in the hospice.
The final economic impact assessment includes a num- two extra ecological reports about bats including a Re- Mole Avon hopes customers, local communities and
ber of changes following Peter Brett Associates’ review mote Detector Survey carried out over summer, autumn groups will help the company reach its fundraising target.
of the data to satisfy the stringent requirements of the and winter 2012 at the equest of Natural England. There Mr Billson said: “We are keen to work with local people
council’s planning arm. There is more information pro- is also an extract from an independent Report and Valu- in all our trading areas for this appeal.
vided to help clarify and illustrate the statistics to ensure ation which considered other employment uses for the “Hospiscare has support groups, nursing teams and
that the data is consistent and robust. building. These documents may also inform people’s shops close to all our branches and we are very pleased
The most notable revision is that job losses in Sidmouth comments and opinions on the outline planning applica- to be associated with them.”
over a ten year period are predicted to be 71. This has tion, and are similarly part of the consultation. John Arnold, corporate fundraiser for Hospiscare, said:
changed from a previous estimate of 59, although the re- The consultation closes at the end of Friday,February “We are absolutely delighted - and also very honoured -
port notes that many of these are likely to occur through 1st, and the application will be determined at a meeting that Mole Avon has chosen Hospiscare to be their charity (cid:0)TARGET CHASERS: Richard Billson (Mole Avon)
natural change over the decade as Sidmouth residents of the council’s Development Management Committee of the year for their 40th anniversary. and John Arnold (Hospiscare) are looking forward
find other work or choose to retire. on Friday, March 1st, starting at 2pm in the council cham- “We celebrated our own 30th anniversary last year, so to the campaign and celebrations
The report also highlights the likely impact on Sid- ber at Knowle.
How to get a career in the Slimming World
LOCALSlimming World Manager, Sharon Grove, and Consultants, Katrina Barker and Lisa Boucher, are
eager to spread the message of their success and to share that success with others after not only conquering
their weight loss battle but going on to have very successful careers with Slimming World. Sharon says, “I
joined Slimming World 11 years ago after the birth of my first daughter, after always being a calorie counter
I just could not believe that you could eat unlimited everyday ‘free’ foods and lose weight and have literally
never looked back since. I saw an advert in Slimming World magazine for Consultants, at the time I thought
if I could just help one person achieve what I had achieved I would be over the moon, I applied and was suc-
cessful and took my first group in April 2004. In 2008 I was given the opportunity to become a Manager for
Slimming World, so along with running my 2 groups I also look after a team of Consultants. One of my
team is Katrina who joined Slimming World as a Consultant in June 2006. "I joined Slimming World as a
member in 2005 and quickly lost over four stone and was asked to go along to an Opportunity Event to find
out more about becoming a Consultant” says Katrina. “It was the best thing I ever did. At first I continued
with my job in admin and management part time but after about 6 months I decided that I wanted to be a full
time Slimming World Consultant, since then I have never looked back”.
Katrina says “The job satisfaction is second to none, helping people transform their lives is just amazing.
We work as a team and we have Consultants on our teams who work full time and very successfully run a
Slimming World group too because the hours are flexible and it also fits around those looking to return to
work after having children or even the semi-retired. The only qualifications needed are a warm heart and a
sunny nature and a desire to help others lose weight”.
Lisa Boucher joined Slimming World in July 2006 as a member, wanting to lose weight for health reasons
and lost 2 stone by eating everyday food, no fussing, no calories, no points. “It was fab” says Lisa. “My MONDAYS @ 7.00pm WEDNESDAYS
group lost their consultant and I was asked to take on the group, I decided to become a consultant and started
St Anthony’s Church Hall,
in January 2008. My aim was to help as many people as possible and spread the word about how fantastic @ 9.30am & 11.30am
Mill Street, Ottery St Mary
Slimming World was! When I started I did one group a week alongside my full time job. In April 2008 I
Honiton Baptist Church,
was made redundant from that job, and two other groups in the area became available, so I took those on as Tel: Dawn 07545 043059
well and took on a part time job to go alongside it. Over time the groups built and in October 2010 I gave High Street
TUESDAYS @
up my part time job and decided to just run my groups, I now run 3 groups (7 sessions a week) and help over
350 members. It is total job satisfaction and doesn’t feel like a job at all, it’s just a pleasure!” 5.30pm & 7.30pm Tel: Sharon 07963 337178
Sharon goes on to add “With 30 million peo- Honiton Baptist Church,
ple in this country overweight we are on a mis- High Street 6.30pm
sion to help even more people achieve their Tel: Sharon 07963 337178
weight loss dreams, to do this we need new Masonic Hall, Axminster
Consultants to join our Team, all of our Con- 5.45pm & 7.30pm Tel: Helen 01297 34714
sultants come from our member base, so if you St Johns Ambulance Hall
are or were a Slimming World member it would
Colyford Road, Seaton
be great to hear from you. The first step to find
Tel: Helen 01297 34714
out more is to come along to an informal op-
portunity event and very excitingly we have CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA.
events happening in Yeovil on Sunday 3rd Feb-
PLEASE CALL SHARON FOR MORE DETAILS
ruary and the Exeter Court Hotel on Friday 8th
February. To book your seats at either event or
to show an interest in a future event please ring
Sharon on 0796 3337178 or 01404 41513.
6 Tuesday January 22nd 2013 www.axminster-today.co.uk NEWS FROM AXMINSTER
Rat Pack follow the piper for a happy
THEATRE REVIEW
T was the brothers Grimm who came up with with their opening version of “Walking On Sunshine” and
the fairy tale of how the Pied Piper lured all by Philip Evans the singing and dance numbers throughout the rest of the
I show, including such favourites as “The Candy Man”,
the children away from Hamelin because he
“Do You Want To Dance” and “Let’s Go To The Hop”,
was not paid for ridding the German town of its The Pied Piper of Hamelin were undoubtedly a high point of this production.
rat population. Axminster Drama Club This production was an undoubtedly success for the
The pantomime version, of course, has a happy ending, leading players with Caroline Markham (Simple Simon),
as all pantos do, with the piper returning the children and The Guildhall, Axminster Leigh Conley (Mother Hubbard), Philippa Glanvill
collecting his reward. (Polly), Nick Bussian (Burgomaster) and Dan Wilde
(Town Clerk) all contributing greatly to the success of the
Axminster Drama Club have been treading the boards
show.
since 1945 and this was the first time they had performed
Caroline Markham is a joy to watch, especially in a
this legendary tale.
comedic role, and her endearing portrayal of Simple
Pantomime is an art form which the drama club has
Simon, who fell in love and married the Burgomaster’s
honed down the years and whilst this might not have
pretty daughter, was a lesson in how to win over an au-
been the most clever script they have attempted, the show
dience.
had all the hallmarks of a successful panto - an impres- Slapstick scene
sive set, lovely costumes, corny jokes and loads of kids
She was particularly good in the audience participation
singing and dancing.
segment, getting the most from the eager children on
And in this version, even Axminster’s celebrity chef
stage without embarrassing them too much, and she ex-
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall, had a cameo part in doing
celled in a slapstick scene with Mother Hubbard, played
the voice over for a radio cooking show.
with more than a touch of Matt Lucas, from Little Britain,
Although they were clearly up much too late for a
by Leigh Conley, when they had to paper the parlour.
school night, the children in the audience on the first
Timing is essential in any slapstick scene and this was
night absolutely loved it, despite having to wait past 10
classic stuff.
o’clock before they got their chance to go on stage for
Philippa Glanvill made a charming Polly who fell for
the traditional audience participation bit and sweet re-
Simple Simon and her “Let It Be Me” duet with Caroline
ward.
Logistical challenge Markham was one of the highlights of the show.
Nick Bussian always looks like he enjoys pantomime
With a cast of around 50, 30 of them youngsters, this
and used his experience to full effect in his portrayal of
was quite a logistical challenge for the club but with the
the tight fisted Burgomaster who finally saw the errors of
stage extended into the corners of the Guildhall audito-
his ways to ensure the return of the Hamelin children.
rsiuucmh ,a nboiwg caa srte, geusplaerc ipallolyy ,i nth tehye dcoanpceed rsopulteinndesid.ly with (cid:0)CONTINUED ON PAGE 7 (cid:0)TWO of the children of Hamelin
Director Marion Hounsell and producer Jack Price (this
was the first panto for which the club had split the role)
can take a bow for managing the scene changes and
keeping the action slick with so many on stage at one
(cid:0)BURGOMASTER Nick Bussian pictured with good time.
fairy (HeatherWhite) and Queen Rat Heidi Miller It was the kids who got the show off to a storming start
PLANNING YOUR FUTURE?
(cid:0)GOOD citizens of Hamelin who manned the market stalls
All weather sports pitch at college?
For complete peace of mind please contact
our specialist team AXMINSTER will get a state-of-the-art artificial sports contribution to improving opportunities for young people
pitch if a college’s plans materialise. and the wider community.
Preparation of Wills Axe Valley Community College has announced it will “We would also like to invite you to attend a community
Inheritance Tax Planning submit a planning application after having taken local information evening in our Sixth Form Centre.
opinion onboard. “Please access the college via the Lyme Road entrance
Preparation and registration of Powers of Attorney
To that effect, a public information evening will be and the Sixth Form centre is passed on route to Flamingo
Assistance with managing your financial affairs staged at the college on Thursday, January 24th from Pool.
7pm-8pm. “Representatives from the college and its partners will
Planning for long term Care
In a letter to Axminster residents, college headteacher be present at the meeting to answer any questions that
Challenges to Wills and Inheritance disputes Martin Smith explained: “Axe Valley Community Col- local residents and members of the wider community
lege - in partnership with local football clubs, Leisure might have.
For our free leaflet please contact us: East Devon (who runs the leisure centre on campus) and “Our aim is to develop first class facilities for our stu-
supported by the Devon FA - is proposing to develop a dents and the wider community. “We view this pitch as a
[email protected] Tel: [phone] Axminster
full-size artificial grass pitch on the college playing great opportunity to strengthen college’s sports facilities.
[email protected] Tel: [phone] Seaton
fields. “We are keen to find out the views of the local community
[email protected] Tel: [phone]Chard
“We will be shortly submitting a planning application at the proposal stage and we look forward to working
[email protected] Tel: [phone]Honiton
to Devon County Council (DCC) for the proposed devel- with the local community and our partners in the coming
opment. months.”
[email protected]
Prior to submitting the planning application, the college Those unable to make the information evening can visit
www.bevissandbeckingsale.co.uk and its partners would like to provide information about the college website at www.axevalley.devon.sch.uk for
our vision and how we believe it will make a significant more information about the pitch project.
NEWS FROM AXMINSTER www.axminster-today.co.uk Tuesday, January 22nd 2012 7
ending to the Guildhall panto
News briefs
Traders’ chairman
(cid:1)CONTINUED FROM PAGE 6 is standing down
Victoria Martin (baker), Mike Dowling (Candy Man), Roly dience including a number of proud mums and dads.Axminster
His partner in crime, the hapless town clerk, was confidently Kelly (Pie Man), Becca Barnes (Candle Seller), Mel Ayres Drama Club can chalk up “The Pied Piper of Hamelin” as an-
portrayed by Dan Wilde with Josie Cable (Pied Piper), Heather (Tiny the Dog) and Tobi Rouse (Jake). other panto success and will be next on stage in June when they AXMINSTER
White (Faity Nuff) and Heildi Miller (Queen Rat) all con- Finally, a word of praise for all the 30-strong group of will be staging the racy “Calendar Girls” Chamber of
tributing to the enjoyment of the evening with realistic and en- youngsters who made up the junior townspeople of Hamelin CHORUS AND BEHIND THE SCENES Commerce
thusiastic portrayals. and the Rat Pack. They added much to the “ahh factor” and chairman
Other leading roles were taken by Marcus Wood (butcher), their sheer enthusiasm was infectious with the first night au- Shane Morgan
Townspeople:Sarah Painter, Anne Bake, Yvonne Ayres, Mel
is on his last
Ayres, Katrina Lindell, Leah Miles.
term.
Junior townspeople:Neve McDonald, Hannah Dare, Esme He told fellow
Huntley, Evie Coley, Ewan Roy, Grace Baulch, Harry Rouse, c h a m b e r
Phoeve Coombes, Piper Conley. members dur-
The Rat Pack: Amber Coombes, Eden McDonald, Edi ing the January
Rouse, Madeline Dewhurst, Evie Dewhurst, Jessica Mcauley, meeting that
Mia Huntley, Rosin Hogarth, Amelia Dare, Harriet Coley, he will not seek re-election at the
Natasha Dower, Darcey Souttar-Stone, Jasmine Mcauley, Jes- forthcoming annual general meet-
sica Leat, Katy Roy, Keziah Foster, India Foster, Sophie Smith, ing. When the current term is up, he
Freya Morgan, Matilda Leat. will have chaired the chamber for
Band(under the direction of Rob Preece) – Robert Isles four and a half years.
(bass), Glynn Rattenbury (drums). He said: “You always need new
Production team: Marion Hansell (director), Jack Price (pro- blood. I think it is just healthy that
ducer), Sara Leat (rat pack leader), Andy Coley (stage man- every organisation has a change of
ager), The Black T Shirt Gang (stage crew), Tony Fells (lighting chairman every two years.”
and sound), Roly Kelly, Barry Marshall, Mike Dowling, Ashley Trying to attract candidates, he
Roy (set constriction), Jackie Demkiw, Heather White (scenery added: “It is not an onerous job, it is
painting), Sara Dowell, Yvonne Ayres; ladies of the club and very enjoyable.”
friends (wardrpbe team), Anne Baker and Jackie Groves (wigs),
Aggressive man
Heather Upham (make up), Anne Baker, Jack Price, Yazmin
Williams (properties), Thelma Critchard and Archway Book-
POLICEwere called to Axminster
shop (box office), Jackie Demkiw (front of house), members
Medical Practice to deal with an al-
and friends of the club (front of house team), Catherine Wilson
legedly aggressive man.
(photography), Becca Barnes (playing of the flute), Tim Leat,
Police attended at about 12.30pm
Jack Price, Mike Dowling (publicity team), Ashley Roy (poster
on Monday of last week.
design), Tony Fells (programme design), Jenny Fells (Guildhall
No arrest was made but a local
banner), Adrian Ayres ((sign boards), Joy Skarratt (draw organ-
male will attend the town’s police
(cid:1)SOME of the junior townspeople of Hamelin miseern)t,s )L, ethslee yV oaynsde yR foaym iHlyu x(sfworede ta sntadl lP).auline Plaice (refresh- svtieawtieodn abvooulutn atna railllye gatoti obne o f icnrtiemr--
pictured at their dress rehearsal Axminster Drama Club can chalk up “The Pied Piper of inal damage.
Hamelin” as another panto success and will be next on stage
in June when they will be staging the racy “Calendar Girls”
CARS FOR CANCER.CO.UK
Cars for Cancer is the problem free solution to your unwanted vehicle or scrap. Have a car, van, motorbike or any
other vehicle you no longer require then please call Cars for Cancer on 01404 831264. Whether your vehicle is a
non runner, mot failure or scrap or if you just don’t need it anymore, then we can help you.
Cars for Cancer will collect your vehicle problem free at no cost to yourself, it will then be recycled or resold to
raise money for Cancer Research or treatment. For more information please visit carsforcancer.co.uk.
8 Tuesday January 22nd 2013 www.seaton-today.co.uk SEATON & BEER NEWS
Town council withdraws support for
parking restrictions on Seafield Road
by Laura Goldsbury Noy
SEATON Town Council have parking permits, and the usage has Councillors agreed that the lack more harm than good and will in-
withdrawn a request to Devon [email protected] already dramatically increased. of public consultation was a con- troduce further parking problems
County Council (DCC) to impose Councillor Sedgwick added: “If cern and that the cross section of to the town.
parking restrictions along Seafield the majority of those who currently objections shown at the meeting, “We only have to consider the
Road. Devon County Councillor Lee and new factors must be taken into park on Seafield Road (42 vehi- and the previous public meeting seafront’s parking meters to see the
In January 2010, proposals for Cranmer then recently contacted consideration since 2011. cles) are forced to purchase a park- during April 2011, was enough to harm caused. I propose that the
pay and display parking were dis- Seaton Town Council to announce Issues included the damaging re- ing permit and park in Orchard convince them to withdraw their town council withdraw this pro-
cussed by DCC with Seaton Town that their request made in 2011 sult of parking meters on the es- Road Car Park, there will be little request. posal.”
Council and the Chamber of Com- would be carried through in 2013. planade and the chance of more space left for others to park. Councillor Sharon Bruce said: Seaton Town Council will con-
merce to increase funding from Around 50 members of the pub- meters, the proposed reduction of “If those who are looking for free “We have seen and heard so many tact DCC to withdraw their request
parking meters. lic attended a full council meeting 120 spaces in the Underfleet car parking overspill into other areas objections on top of the public to impose a two-hour waiting limit
Meters were proposed through- last Monday to argue against the park to make way for the new Dis- of Seaton is that going to cause fur- meeting held in 2011. parking restriction notice on
out Seaton’s roads and comments proposed parking restrictions no- covery Centre, the emphasis on re- ther parking problem areas?” “The restrictions would cause Seafield Road.
tice for Seafield Road. generation and tourism and the
from both the Chamber of Com-
Included in the crowd was chair- imminent one-hour parking restric-
merce and Seaton Town Council
man of the Chamber of Com- tions due to be enforced on the
claimed that the meters would be
merce, Marcus Hartnell, who said whole of Sea Hill.
detrimental to local businesses.
that the proposed restrictions The proposed 12 new dwellings
Alongside a negative public re- would ‘bring no economic addition behind Windsor Gardens will also
sponse, DCC only implemented to the town, forcing residents to have no set area for parking.
parking meters on the esplanade. park elsewhere.’ Councillor Bob Palacio said:
In early 2011, Seaton Town Local B&B holders also de- “We are already running out of
Council agreed to write to DCC re- scribed the restrictions as some- space for residents, let alone visi-
questing that a two-hour waiting thing that would be ‘detrimental to tors. EDDC should be reviewing
limit be imposed between 9am and their businesses and to residents, planning proposals for new devel-
6pm on Seafield Road. making their B&Bs far less desir- opments without parking very
During April 2011, local resi- able; therefore conflicting with the closely, particularly when we al-
dents complained that Seaton regeneration of Seaton.’ ready have less than adequate
Town Council had made the re- A report from Councillor Gaynor space for parking.”
quest without proper public con- Sedgwick urged councillors to re- Issues relating to Orchard Road
sultation and held a meeting, consider the request, as she did not Car Park also arose. The car park
which unanimously opposed the believe the full implications of the has 168 spaces, which are filled
restrictions. restrictions had been considered with vehicles parking with EDDC
NO CHANGE| The town council has withdrawn support for parking restrictions on Seafield Road
Beer Community Land
Trust holds first meeting
BEER’SCommunity Land Trust (CLT) held its first legal advice but organisers hope to run purely for
meeting last week, receiving a positive response the benefit of the community as an Industrial and
from the 56 villagers who attended. Provident Society.
Led by the interim committee for Beer CLT, the In this structure, the CLT will be able to accept
first introductory meeting acted as a question and members on a ‘one member, one vote’ basis, where
answer session and organisers were pleased with applicable members will be able to invest financially
the strong response and range of detailed questions in the community asset.
raised at the meeting. The society will also be able to bid for government
The first Beer CLT meeting was organised by funding or accept gifts and bequests before actively
parish and district councillor, Geoff Pook. looking to develop affordable housing in the village.
He said: “The most prominent question was to do
Mr Pook continued: “Once the structure is in place,
with allocations and the need for a very strong lo-
the Beer CLT will actively look to develop affordable
cality clause in the policy to ensure local people who
housing in Beer.
are currently in housing in the village but at great
“Any initial schemes are likely to be small but we
personal cost, either financial or social through
would hope to have around two units available
sharing with parents, are not disadvantaged in any
within 12 to 24 months.
way.
“It is important to remember that any scheme
“We will have equal access to any housing when it
becomes available. must be self-financing and although we will only be
“The support from the floor for setting up a CLT charging an affordable rent, this will have to cover
was unanimous and with the support and confirma- loan and maintenance costs.
tion from Devon County Council and the CLT London “To ensure any loans are kept to a minimum we will
Network Office of a ‘set up funding grant’, our next try to attract government grants, we will also look
move is to establish Beer CLT as a legal and corpo- to reduce development costs through community
rate structure. voluntary involvement.
“This will enable us to go ahead and develop hous- “This is a very exciting project for Beer and we
ing and community schemes for Beer.” hope it will develop over the years to create real life
The precise structure of the CLT will depend on long assets for the community.”
SEATON & BEER NEWS www.seaton-today.co.uk Tuesday January 22nd 2013 9
Dentist gives Seaton Primary Zumba coffee morning at Mariners
Hall to raise funds for RNLI’s SOS Day
children some brushing tips
YEAR three children from Seaton their teeth, what they were for, how to keep their teeth looking THE Seaton, Beer and District branch of the RNLI are fees, homemade cakes, stalls and raffle run by local
doing their bit for the RNLI’s SOS Day with a coffee RNLI volunteers.
Primary School learnt how to what to eat to keep them healthy pearly white.
morning and special zumba session. The SOS event is part of the RNLI’s national SOS
look after their teeth when they and how best to look after and Mr Pearson gave each child a
The fundraising group will be holding their usual Day with fundraisiing events happening all over the
received a surprise visit from clean them. disclosing tablet, which turned
‘SOS Brew for the Crew’ coffee morning on Saturday, UK. Further information can be found at www.rnli.
Exeter based dentist, Ben Pear- The children were asked to their mouths purple and showed
January 26th from 10am until 12 noon at the Mariners org.uk/sos
son. bring in their own toothbrushes up any plaque on their teeth be-
Hall in Beer, but this year there will be an added extra. Members of the Seaton, Beer and District Branch are
Mr Pearson spoke to the chil- and toothpaste in for a practice fore getting them to clean them Local Zumba fitness instructor, Johanna Morgan, looking forward to the forthcoming fundraising year
dren about the importance of session, where they were shown until they were sparkly. will be leading the fundraisers and visitors to the event and are requesting additional volunteers to help run
on a special charity zumba session to help boost funds. the souvenir kiosk in Beer.
The session will run from 10:30am-11am and people Vacancies are available during various times and
are welcome to join in for a small donation, alongside days of the week from April to October; if anyone
members of the RNLI and special guests from the would like to help, please contact souvenir secretary,
Lyme Regis Lifeboat Crew. Audrey Tims, on 01297 20048.
If you aren’t up for shimmy shaking, visitors to the The group would like to thank everyone for their
morning will still be able to enjoy the usual teas, cof- support and hope for another successful and busy year.
10 Tuesday January 22nd 2013 www.axminster-today.co.uk CLUBS & VILLAGE NEWS
Successful year despite the Honiton Art Society learns
rain for horticultural society to paint animals in acrylic
HONITON Art Society enjoyed an interesting and in- He is also happy to make use of modern technology,
UPLYME and Lyme Regis Horticultural Society enjoyed by all. formative talk and demonstration by wildlife artist, using computer imaging with Adobe Illustrator, which
a successful 2012 despite it being the wettest year on All in all, last year members enjoyed eight talks, two Mike Hughes, at their January meeting. he finds a useful tool when producing very large images
record in England. coach trips, one dance, one plant sale, two competitive A natural history illustrator and member of Artists for such as murals, as changes can be easily
The committee still managed to deliver a varied and shows, two evening visits and one social evening. Many Conservation, Mike works in several mediums, acrylics made, and the picture enlarged to the size required
popular programme of events with something to appeal of these were free with yearly membership only costing being his favourite and the one that works best for him. whilst still retaining the original detail.
tSbeonyhT j aoaohlw ylec em agidpnre ao macMu ibsptauye’sypr a s.eB u.Tr da b hri e nic sn o Dc wa ea c a nh as cn tefd r o i iop ln lv o tJe ow ar n M 3 bu 0 ay a rml y va e ne 2mr 0ne b 1n Se 2t erp s wrr t iaaa n nis gn d ei Fnf n rlg jio oe w ayn nede ddsr £gb5ruMa.rmye mmMbea,e nrwos irt ahGr etar rindpoesw ntso lpWolouikssl ientaygl, k Hash iodenca odct aetr onM itvahonero or2 u0asn1 pd3l Aapnvrtoes--, apggarAAaeinfsdstt uae sfa rn ow lbalrylit ol undbcrlauikaftielliut nh prugiesap it ni onrw ebtrisyiatneh sgilr litsucvh s efsiotnh rrb ala asotpyoaaeerlres rdh saisen on paafdr ncc otrdoody lnuoblieccuoes rao ,st nnk hwdsee .vio lideHmillr.ie f a ue gas iemilns igo-s smptrMeaakcgikiieanestg bi v,t roaeon uaildlguu hhdstiate prsnapactmieely .pt ahleness ewonfe thrieriesd wpqruooerckse ttsiaoskn eosnf f traohtme d i pffainect raeupnre-t
eye-opening view of eccentricity when members visited climbers, bulb planting and vegetables to name a few, not black, which he mixes from the three primary colours. The next meeting of the society is Monday, February
Cothay Manor by coach in July. forgetting the annual Summer Show and Country Fayre Mike strongly believes in the importance of spending 11th at Awliscombe Village Hall, 2pm to 4pm, when Nor-
April 25th saw Pippa Greenwood of Radio 4’s “Gar- on July 20th. time on composition and tonal variations, using many man Rossiter will demonstrate “Landscape in Pastels”.
deners’ Question Time” attracting a near capacity audi- For further information on the society, which meets at references from sketches and photographs to create a All welcome with visitors paying £2.
ence to her talk “Something Nasty in the Garden” and she 7.30pm on the fourth Wednesday of the month at Uplyme life like picture of the subject in it`s correct environ- Mike Hughes also demonstrated at
stayed on at the end to answer members’ questions and Village Hall, contact tDheia crhya Diramteans on 01297 444034. ment. Axminster Art Society - see page 11
sign copies of her publications.
(cid:1)
Also in July, due to the appalling weather, the society’s Tuesday, February 5th, 10am to 12noon - visit and tour Phoenix ladies learn history of milk bottle
annual Summer Show had to be scaled down to fit inside to Axe Valley Wetlands and Seaton Marshes. There are
the village hall, only plus a small marquee on the side
only 15 places available on this trip so reserve a place by
patio, but despite its diminutive size it was still very suc- phoning 01297 444034. Cost for members is £2 and £4 AXMINSTER Phoenix Ladies’ January meeting was well the 1890s by Thatcher’s Dairy. The first bottles from
cessful. attended by 30 members, with many bringing prizes for England were slightly green because of impurities in pro-
for non-members. Departing in shared cars from Uplyme
The largest audience of the year - over 80 people - was the raffle. duction with a wide neck and a cardboard disc top, which
for an evening lecture in September with a talk on every- Village Hall at 9.40am. Please come in waterproof During “Members Time” a vote was almost unanimous some will remember making pom-poms with after use.
one’s favourite spiky mammal, the hedgehog, by expert f(cid:1)o otwear and bring binoculars if possible. for our outing in June to go to Bath. The trip will be held This was replaced by the foil top, much-loved by blue
Hugh Warwick. Wednesday, February 27th, 7.30pm - Uplyme Village on June 25th. tits, in the 1950s.
Finally over 80 members and guests participated in the Hall talk on “Plants for Shade” by RHS Gold Medallist A vote was also taken to carry on financially supporting Over the years the weight of a pint milk bottle went
Christmas quiz and social evening and great fun was had Chris Birchall, from Tale Valley Nursery. Aita Kumaris’ education in Nepal, with overwhelming down from 20 ounces to 8 ounces. Milk distribution was
support. made easier for farmers in 1933 with the formation of the
Award-winning florist demonstrates A proposal was made by Lesley Frankau that the group Milk Marketing Board but the government disbanded it in
might like to go on an extra outing in June with the ladies 1993, as it was a monopoly.
branch of the Royal British Legion to visit the home of the Although there are still milk doorstep deliveries today,
Chelsea Pensioners in London. The group would be given most are in plastic bottles or containers. Surprisingly, the
MEMBERS of Ottery Flower Club were delighted to She produced unusual arrangements with flowers a tour by the Chelsea Pensioner who recently gave a talk first cartons were produced by a Dorset company in the
present award-winning national demonstrator Tracey ranging from traditional holly and ivy arrangements, to the Axminster Branch of the Royal British Legion. 1930s for use in shops in London.
Griffin, a young and very talented demonstrator. No firm decision was made as the date is not yet fixed A vote of thanks was given by Pat Powell.
exotic flowers to a Christmas bauble tree, and although
Tracey’s design won Silver-Gilt Grenfell award at RHS but many were interested. Next month members are invited to bring in any un-
Chelsea Florist of the Year 2010, and she explained that all the arrangements were large Tracey explained how The speaker at this month’s meeting was Peter Hay- wanted Christmas gifts for a bring and buy table. The
she will be taking part in the Florist of the Year compe- they could be customised for our homes so everyone ward who gave an informative talk on “Milk Deliveries speaker will be Chris Andrew talking about fossils.
tition again this year. could be inspired to try her ideas. from the Pony & Trap to the Present Day”. The ladies meet at the United Reformed Church Hall on
Peter worked for Express Dairies for 22 years, which the second Wednesday afternoon of each month at
oepned in 1864. The milk bottle originated in the USA in 2.30pm. The next meeting is on the February 13th.
Pre-school raffle a success
THEOffwell Under Fives Pre-School Christmas These included The White Hart at Wilmington,
raffle was a great success and raised £378. The Otter Inn, Dallaway's Garage, Royal Oak Farm
Staff, committee and parents would like to thank
Shop, Pecorama, Woodlands, Tesco Honiton, Bolts
everyone who supported the raffle and a huge
thank you to all of the companies who donated Hairdressing in Honiton, Oasis@Playdome and
prizes. Home Farm Hotel, Wilmington.
TELL US
ABOUT
YOUR
CLUB!
Email your club
reports to
francesca@
pemedia.co.uk
or post to
View From
Newspapers,
Unit 3
St Michael’s
Business
Centre,
Church Street,
Lyme Regis,
Dorset
DT7 3DB