Pulman's View from Seaton & Beer, January 26, 2016

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ISSUE NUMBER 548 Est. July 2005 www.seaton-today.co.uk Tuesday, January 26th 2016
Chine Cafe set to re-open early spring
by Anders Larsson
THElong-term future of Seaton’s former Chine Café
Help at hand for estuary clean-up
premises has been decided. The building, which has [email protected]
been unoccupied since 2014, is undergoing a com-
plete makeover ready for a spring launch under new
proprietor Hazel Goodier, 44, a former chemistry Commenting on her new venture, Ms Goodier, said: nTWELVE peopleturned out had the resources.” including broken glass, card-
teacher and mother of three from Branscombe. “The new improved layout will increase the number for the Axe Estuary clean-up, Overall, the volunteers came board, fast food trays, a length
Ms Goodier has taken a 25-year lease on the 1920s- of covers that I can offer and will increase the eco- amassing a total of 15 or so up with a wide mix of rubbish of rope and more.
style building. nomic viability of the café enormously. binliners full of rubbish.
The new café premises, which is to be renamed The “I am thrilled to have taken over the lease of these Held on Saturday, January
Hideaway, will extend to 1,335 square feet (twice the well known, but now outdated premises. This is a 16th, the operation was organ-
size of the original building) when complete, and will wonderful opportunity to innjecCtO frNeTshIN liUfeE iDn toon t hpea cgaef é4, ised by Axe Vale & District
incorporate a community toilet facility that will be Conservation Society.
available when the café is open. Committee member Ian
Chine Café’s owners, East Devon District Council, Waite said it was a mix of
began marketing the property early in 2015 when it members and non-members
received considerable interest from potential lessees. and was delighted with the
turnout.
They worked the edge of the
river, the bank and a small sec-
tion of the beach for two hours.
NEXT AUCTION Mr Waite said: “It was not
meant to be a beach clean but
Monday 1st February, 10.00am nSORTED: Work is already underway to give the we went ahead because we
Please see page: 9 building a new lease of life
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TOP STORIES
SOUTH SOMERSET
From the editor’s chair
FROM ACROSS
Road deaths drop by
EAST DEVON
Webster’s: the final hurdle almost 25 per cent
AND SOUTH
FRESHstatistics show that road deaths in Som-
SOMERSET “THE beginning of the evolution is on the hori- ment on page 10 that Pulman’sis now back in the erset dropped sharply last year.
zon”. Now, if I was more cynical I would be treat- hands of local management has delayed that Figures from Somerset Road Safety reveal that
ing that statement not with a pitch of salt but a tin eventuality so perhaps the end of the saga will 22 people were killed on the county’s roads in
of Saxa! happen before I hang up my notebook after all.
AXMINSTER But let’s keep faith with the present. Owners of 2015. That’s 11 fatalities less than in 2014 and al-
Webster’s Garage in Axminster say they have just nLAST week I was invited to talk on my career at most 25 per cent lower than the target set by
Webster’s plan “one more hurdle” to cross before opening the a meeting of the fairly-recently formed Axe River Somerset County Council.
town centre site that has blighted Axminster for Women’s Institute. What a lovely bunch of ladies. The council’s road safety team receives police
edges forward 30 years or more as a car park. It was great to see a WI so buoyant following the reports following any injury accidents recorded
My tongue-in-cheek reference in last week’s closure of a number of institutes in recent times. by the police and carries out its own research to
column to the rumour that there were some in In fact, Axe River are doing so well that they will identify trends and look for ways to improve
LASTminute changes have been announced for town who would like to see the weekly street soon be moving to a larger meeting place. safety across Somerset’s 4,000 miles of roads.
the Webster’s car park project in Axminster. market moved to the Webster’s site caused a bit My talk is titled “From Southleigh to Soweto” Councillor David Fothergill, Somerset County
Despite the delay the changes will cause, own- of a stir. because Southleigh was one of the first villages I
Council’s Cabinet member for highways, said:
ers Hallmark Estates say the “beginning of the But as I predicted, it’s never going to happen visited as a shy reporter in the 1960s and I ended
with current Lord of Manor, Jim Rowe, who owns working for a time in South Africa where the com- “I’m pleased to see a drop in the number of road
evolution is on the near horizon”.
the Axminster market rights, texting me to con- pany who employed me owned the Soweto deaths across Somerset in 2015 – although
The company has submitted a planning appli-
firm that conclusion. Star. clearly a single death is one too many.
cation to change aspects of the landscaping. Planning permission for the car park was My talk is peppered with a few tales from my “As you might expect for a predominately rural
Hallmark Estates boss Neal Hiscocks said: “This granted two years ago but the matter has been years as a country reporter before taking over a county, the majority of deaths were on country
is our final hurdle before selecting an operations further delayed over the submission of a new group of newspaper in the East End of London, a roads and we will be looking at ways to raise
route.” landscape plan. huge culture change.
awareness of the specific dangers associated
Planning permission to turn the derelict site Although no decision on a opening date has As I spend much of my time back in London
with these types of road, as well as carrying out
into a temporary car park for up to five years was been made, we are told that the beginning of the these days, it’s good to get out to meet our readers
given almost two years ago after a protracted end to protracted negotiations are nigh. I’ve often from time to time and I’m proud that Pulman’s road improvements where a need is identified.”
planning battle. wondered whether I would still be writing about Viewis still greatly admired by most of them.
Webster’s until the day I retire. The announce- PHILIP EVANS SIDMOUTH
The site, a prominent eyesore for more than 30
years, will be turned into a car park until a long-
term development plan has been devised. SEATON OTTERY STMARY Sidford site back in
Mr Hiscocks added: “We’ve made no final deci-
sions on how or when the car park will be opera- Chine Café set to Decision due on Local Plan
tional. Although, after a 13-year journey to this
point and the last 12 months having been so mo- reopen in spring quarry proposal A SITEpreviously earmarked for a new business
mentous for the site and, indeed, the town, the park, which was removed from the East Devon
beginning of the initial evolution of Webster’s is THElong-term future of Seaton’s former Chine DEVONCounty Council will meet on Wednesday to Local Plan, has controversially been added back
definitely on the near horizon.” Café premises has been decided. The building, un- decide the fate of Straitgate Farm, once and for all. in – much to the annoyance of local residents and
occupied since 2014, is undergoing a complete A 100-acre quarry, near Ottery St Mary, has been campaign groups.
makeover ready for a spring launch under new proposed for the site and has now been formally In his final report on the Local Plan, planning in-
4 rpRm5 x 10006 7 8PMMOTOR proprietor Hazel Goodier, 44, a former chemistry recommended for approval for inclusion in Devon spector Anthony Thickett has ruled that the ‘Sid-
3 teacher and mother of three from Branscombe. County Council’s minerals plan. The decision will ford employment site’ is the most appropriate
2 1 0 S E R V I C E S Ms Goodier has taken a 25-year lease on the be made by councillors on the Development Man- option for new employment land provision and
REPAIRS & SERVICING OF 1920s-style building. agement Committee (DMC) on January 27th. should not be dropped from the Local Plan.
ALL VEHICLES It is hoped the café will be open by early spring. There are several objectors to the plan including The inspector also found, in relation to the Local
East Devon District Council who have cited po- Plan, the target of 17,100 homes between 2013
HONITON tential negative impacts on landscape, flood risk, and 2031 is an appropriate housing need for the
Exeter Airport and Straitgate Farmhouse. district and will meet the needs identified in the
VEHITCHEL VEE HATIPCEPLRESO ITNVSEINPDE BGCYT OSRTAATETION Dementia group to Another issue raised is the potential conse- council’s studies.
quences it would have on the local economy, with
01297 22772 build on success shops and property prices being the worst hit.
ww.rpmmotorservices.co.uk DCC have said that the Minerals Plan would con- Axminster office
HARBOUR ROAD, SEATON HONITON Dementia Action Alliance has an- tain policies that would minimise the impact on
nounced plans for 2016 residents near the site but have yet to say what
FOLLOWINGthe recent management takeover
and hopes to build on these policies are.
of the Pulman’s Weekly Newsand View From
the success of last year.
Honiton was recog- EAST DEVON Series (see page 10 for the full story), Axmin-
ster reporter Anders Larsson can be contacted
nised as a ‘Dementia
Local Plan milestone on 01297 446142 or [email protected]
friendly town’ in 2015,
Please note that the South Street office in
thanks to the work by
the Dementia Action EASTDevon District Council has said a “key mile- Axminster is no longer staffed by Pulman’s
Alliance steering group stone” has been reached with its long-awaited Weekly Newsand View FromSeries.
headed up by chairman Local Plan, as the inde-
Heather Penwarden. pendent planning in-
VALUATION DAY The steering group is spector has confirmed STOUT FARM
made up of a number it is “sound”, subject to
Thursdayy 4th Februaryy of individuals, organi- modifications.
sations and businesses East Devon District EST. 2010
committed to working Council (EDDC) can Honiton Bottom Road, Honiton EX14 9TS
at Thelma Hulbert Gallery towards transforming now move forward to
Dowell Street, Honiton and improving the formally adopt the Tel: [phone] or 07805 913533
10.00am - 12 noon quality of life of those Local Plan and the ad-
living with dementia ditional Community What better way to
Kennaway House aHnodn itthoeni r caarreeras. in Ththee I(nCfIrLa)s cthruacrtguinreg scLheevdy- support Devon Farming?
Coburg Road, Sidmouth
steering group is sup- ule. A meeting to adopt
2.00pm - 4.00pm ported by the town the plan is expected at Fresh seasonal lamb, reared using
council and the cham- the end of January. sustainable methods, direct from
All enquiries please ber of commerce. The Local Plan docu- the farm in Honiton.
telephone [phone] The Honiton DAA ments are the culmi- We only sell what we farm.
plans on creating a nation of years of work Traceability and animal welfare
Sold for £8,100 ‘Dementia friendly as the council has as- are our core values.
generation’ in the town sessed many possible
and in 2015 nearly 650 development sites and AVAILABLE NOW
St. Edmund’s Court, dementia friends were addressed thousands Half Lamb £75
Okehampton Strreeet, created in Honiton. of consultation re- Whole Lamb £140
Exeter. EX4 1DU The awareness ses- sponses with commu-
W: www.bhandl.co.uk sions are open to the nities and individuals Find out more and order online at
E: [email protected] SOFwwAw.sofaAa.orgg public. across the district. www.stoutfarm.co.uk
4 Tuesday, January 26th 2016 SEATON & BEER www.seaton-today.co.uk
New seafood brand helps future
From small seeeds....
The Paper Shop
look brighter for local fishermen
10 New Street, Honiton EX14 1EY
Tel: [phone]
LOCALfishermen have hailed a regenerate an over-exploited operate out of there.
WENOWOFFERAQUALITYHOMENEWS new brand which helps them and damaged 90-square miles of “It makes what we’re catching
make a better living. reef in Lyme Bay. and landing a lot more attractive
DELIVERYSERVICEINTHEFOLLOWING
Reserve Seafood is the brain- Scallop dredging on the reefs to a much wider set of people.
VILLAGESANDSURROUNDINGAREAS
child of Blue Marine Foundation was banned in 2008 but fisher- “We’ve seen an increase of be-
Awliscombe • Monkton • Rawridge • Uppottery (BLUE), designed to help fisher- men were faced with a new tween 20 and 30 per cent. Good
men based in Lyme Bay –includ- threat: a proliferation of pots and stable prices, which makes a big
Cotleigh • Offwell • Wilmington • Shute • Whitford
Umborne • Dalwood • Stockland • Yarcombe • Farway For great advertising ideeeaassss ianngd B Weeesr,t ABxamy.outh, Lyme Regis astreaati.c nets in the protected reef diJffimer eNnecwe ttoon u, sc.h"airman of Beer
Northleigh • Churchinford • Marsh • Smeatharpe call Jemma on The fishermen have just begun Some reported a decline in and East Devon Fishermen’s As-
SERVICE IS OUR SUCCESS 01297 446158888 to sell their fish under the ‘Re- catches of as much as 50 per sociation described the project
serve Seafood’ brand to top Lon- cent.
HONITON- SERVINGRURALCOMMUNITIES as ‘common sense’ and said
don restaurants, attracting Enter Blue Marine Foundation
Lyme Bay fish is now getting ‘top
View Family Announcements better prices for fully traceable who safeguarded the fisher-
dollar’ and that the project
fish. men’s rights of access to the
‘should have been done years
Boat-to-plate fishery, in return for a stringent
ago’.
They are able to do this be- conservation code which sets
Laky Zervudachi, sustainability
Happy 60th Birthday cause chefs place a high value on limits on the numbers of nets
‘boat-to-plate’ provenance, the and pots that may be used and director at Direct Seafoods, said:
LINDA JAMES quality and the sustainability of requires every boat to use the “Our chef customers love the
the seafood caught by small in- mobile-phone-based inshore fact that they can promote the
All our love Norman, Michael and Emma, Joanne
shore fishing boats. vessel monitoring system freshness and quality of the fish
and Jamie, Kerry and Mat, and all the Grandchildren Work has been going on behind (iVMS), which records every they are serving and tell their
the scenes for the last three boat’s position and its catches. diners exactly how and where it
years, and those involved will Every box of seafood collected was caught. Sustainability is a
celebrate having reached this by Direct Seafoods carries a key ingredient.”
BAILEY MAY BROWN stage by attending a launch Lyme Bay Reserve Seafood label Iain Smith of the Berners Tav-
A special Granddaughter on her 3rd Birthday on party in Axmouth Harbour on detailing the scheme and the ern, who regularly purchases the
Tuesday, January 26th. port where landed. Reserve Seafood branded fish
Tuesday 26th January, love to you always from The project, a collaboration be- The branding is retained all the said: "This is a great new source
Nanny Sue & Granddad Dave tween the fishermen of the four way through to the chef, who will of fully sustainable fish. So fresh,
Lyme Bay ports and the Blue ensure customers are made from boat to plate - fantastic
Marine Foundation (BLUE), has aware of the provenance of the fish.”
seen chiller rooms, ice-makers food they are eating. ‘Perfect shop window’
Happy 3rd Birthday to our Beautiful Daughter & Sister and freezer units installed in re- Guaranteeing livelihoods Tim Glover, Blue Marine Foun-
turn for fishermen signing up to As well as guaranteeing their
dation’s project director, said:
BAILEY MAY BROWN a strict conservation code and future livelihoods by fishing re-
“It’s a perfect shop window for
on Tuesday 26th January electronic monitoring. sponsibly, fishermen are also the conservation and fishery
BLUE’s partners, leading fish seeing a significant uplift in
love from Mummy, Daddy & Ralphie management work we have
merchants Direct Seafoods, col- prices they earn for supplying
been doing in Lyme Bay and
lect the day’s catch of fish and premium quality lobsters, brown
gives fishermen something back
shellfish from Lyme Bay ports in crabs, diver scallops, bream, bass
for having the vision to support
the late afternoon, transport it to and rays among many other
lower impact and sustainable
their London base and by early species.
Happy 75th Birthday the following morning, chefs at What’s more, fishermen are re- fishing.
WILLIAM SANDERS London’s top restaurants are porting an increase of nearly “We hope to roll the Reserve
for Friday 22nd January preparing ‘Reserve Seafood’ fish every type of fish in the waters. Seafood label into other UK proj-
love form Stella, Caroline, for their customers. Gavin Zieman, a fisherman at ects if and when the criteria can
Forty-five boats belong to the Axmouth, said: “This project has be met in those fisheries.”
Marieann and Adam
ground-breaking project, har- actually made Axmouth Har- BLUE is a charity and was set
nessing the skills and interests of bour. up in 2010 by some of the team
fishermen, conservationists and “It’s made it a sustainable, vi- behind the award-winning docu-
BAILEY MAY BROWN marine authorities in an effort to able port for the small boats that mentary film The End of the Line.
Happy 3rd Birthday on Tuesday 26th January Chine Café set to re-open
from Uncle Mark, Aunty Carri, Jordan & Keeley
nCONTINUED from page 1
and visitors to the beach alike, while at the same time
JENNA-MARIE KING which I intend to turn into a vibrant, eatery offering making a much needed saving to the public purse.
locally sourced produce, together with a small retail “Even though providing public toilets is not a statu-
Happy 13th Birthday
section, showcasing local crafts. tory service required of the council, we have ensured
Hope you have a fabulous day “We will be open from 9am to 4pm, hopefully seven that updated facilities are on hand for use by the com-
love you loads, Jay, Mum, Ryan, days a week during the summer season, serving light munity at this stunning Jurassic Coast World Heritage
Amy, Charlie, Max & Dave lunches and sweet treats. Site.”
“I may also open on occasional summer evenings It is hoped the café will be open by early spring.
and would love to hear people’s views on that idea. Variety sellout
“I have many fond memories and personal links to
Seaton, plus I fell in love with the café’s position –
JOE MARSHALL who wouldn’t after all? FOR the second successive year the Beer Vari-
A memorial service will be held on Friday 29 January “And I have been hugely impressed with the level ety Night is a sell-out.
at 2.30 pm in St Mary's Church Ottery St Mary of support that local friends and family have given The show, which is being held on Friday (Janu-
to celebrate the life for Joe, a keen short mat bowler me for this project.” ary 29th) in the Mariners’ Hall, had all of its 120
and tennis player. All welcome. East Devon District Council’s Portfolio holder for tickets snapped up in record time.
Economy and Chairman of Seaton Regeneration “It is nice to sell out and we are desperately
FREE FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENT FORM Board, Councillor Phil Skinner, said: “This is a fan- trying to re-organise our seating plan to see if
tastic opportunity to benefit from the regeneration of we can squeeze in a few more people,” said di-
Message............................................................................................................................................................................................. Seaton and the new Jurassic visitor centre. rector Jon Chilcott.
.......................... “The new café will complement the visitor offering The decision to switch from the
................................................................................................................................................................... in Seaton perfectly and will, I hope, be as highly suc- traditional panto format to the variety show ap-
Datefor inser.t.i.o..n.. .T..u..e.s..d..a..y.. ._. ._.. ./. ._.. . _.. ./.. _.. ._.............................................................................................. cessful a local attraction as the Clock Tower Café in proach with a series of varied and short pieces
Send to:Devon, Dorset & Somerset Series of Newspapers Limited, Unit 3, St Michael’s Business Centre, Church Sidmouth, which was turned into an outstanding café has clearly been a huge success for Jon and his
Street, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3DB and we hope that the remodeled Chine Café will fol- enthusiastic team.
Signed: .................................. Telephone: ................................................. Address: .................................................................. low suit.” Doors open at 6.30pm and all those lucky
....................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Councillor Iain Chubb, Portfolio Holder for the En- enough to have got a ticket will get a plough-
Please include SAE for return of any photos. vironment at East Devon District Council, said: “The man’s supper thrown in. The Mariners’ Hall bar
PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept announcements without a signature, address and telephone no. new loos at the café will offer a much improved fa- will also be open to serve refreshments.
All announcements must be in by 12 noon on Friday for the following week’s publication. cility that will be available for use by both customers
www.viewfromonline.co.uk VILLAGES Tuesday, January 26th 2016 5
Mexico comes to Kilmington
ALMoST100 Senors and Senoritas hall on January 16th.
descended on Kilmington Village The decorations were admired as
Hall for a Mexican evening. complimentary Tequila Sunrise
organised by community stal- cocktails were enjoyed.
warts Caroline and Brian Lavender, It was a colourful and festive
all things Mexican were celebrated scene right from the start and the
on the night. only formal part of the proceedings
Los Gringos –Senors Peter Ball, was when everyone was asked to
Stafford Seward, Robert Crabbe and stand in respect of the Mexican flag
Keith Jolly –mimed some rousing during the first stanza and chorus
Mexican mariachi music and songs of Mexican national anthem, trans-
as the 95 guests (mostly in pon- lated by compere Senor Brian
chos and sombreros) arrived in the Lavender.
n MACARENA: The
Senoritas
The Grace was given by Senora tained the audience with some
Rev’d Anne Mills in impeccable amusing Mexican Tales before the
Spanish before the guests sat jazz duo reappeared.
down to guacemole and salsa with The finale of the evening was from
Doritos, while they puzzled over a a troupe of Kilmington Senoritas -
20-question quiz about Mexico. Gill Gibbs, Celia Dunsford, Jean Fal-
The main course was chilli con coner, Lesley Rew, Anna Crabbe, Di
carne with tortilla and side salad, Seward and Caroline Lavender,
which was obviously much enjoyed. under the musical direction of Ali-
Between courses, a Latin Ameri- son Vickers – danced the
can jazz duo – Senors Richard Macarena.
Llewelyn and Tony Roberts –ex- Parish councillor Stafford Seward
pertly performed typical music be- congratulated Caroline and Brian
fore delicious home-made Lavender for organising and run-
margarita icecream was served. ning such a fabulous evening, and
Senor John Mellows then enter- he thanked the decorators, the
chefs, the servers, the musicians
n ABOVE: and all those present who had
The made a big effort to don some mar-
resourceful vellous costumes and join in the fun
Los Gringos wholeheartedly.
entertain
n LEFT: John
Church and
friends in full
regalia
n RIGHT: The
entertaining
Latin
American Duo
n ABOVE: Jennie
Giles and Alison
Vickers
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6 Tuesday, January 26th 2016 AXMINSTER www.axminster-today.co.uk
River Cottage helps HALFF RBL
cares
RIVER Cottage’s support of Millwey Youth Club, this not Millwey club.
Health and Local Food for Fam- only provides a fantastic chance River Cottage is also sup-
ilies (HALFF) will continue for the children to chat with the porting us with a 50-mile din-
with the staging of a fundraising head chef but also a chance to ner. “This fundraising dinner nA ROyALBritish Le-
gion coffee morning
dinner. explore career opportunities will highlight the very best in
raised £100 for Axmin-
The fundraiser is known as a through their apprenticeship local produce, the benefits of ster Care Service.
50-mile-dinner and will be held scheme. seasonal eating, smaller envi- The event was held
in the River Cottage Canteen “HALFF is extremely grateful ronmental footprint, better by the RBL’s Axmin-
and Deli in Axminster on Tues- for River Cottage's support in health, and support for local ster branch, and a
day February 9th, starting at covering the food costs for run- farmers.” cheque was presented
8pm. ning the youth club cookery ses- The two-course dinner is on Monday, January
18th.
All produce used will origi- sions for six months. priced at £25 per person, ad-
Axminster RBL
nate from within a 50-mile ra- “We have had great feed back vance booking is essential and
chairman Dave Warner
dius of Axminster. from the youth club, having can be made through HALFF's said: “Axminster Care
HALFF’s Emma Styles said: River Cottage involved in Food Hub or from Service does a good
Photographed at the cheque Joan Davies, Bob Graham (RBL),
“River Cottage has supported us HALFF's youth-based activities [email protected] or River job and we feel we should help
presentation are Dave Warner Betty Copland and Ken Brake
with guest chef appearances at makes a real difference to the Cottage Canteen and Deli. them in their cause.” (RBL), Janet White, Rita Curryer, (RBL).
Booties for babies at
Abbeyfield
KNITTERS and knatters at
Abbeyfield Sheltered Housing in
Axminster have delivered a batch
of hats and booties for premature
babies at the Royal Devon & Ex-
eter Hospital’s neo-natal unit.
Work has already started on an-
other batch, and you don’t need
to be an Abbeyfield resident to
join the group.
Members meet every other
Wednesday from 2.45pm, and
more information is available on
nPROMOTION: HALFF’s Bex Woodhall, Emma Styles and Laura O’Rourke hope it 01297 33201.
will be a full house for the dinner
Piers Motley Auctions
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Auctioneers & Valuers
Jewellery, Amber, Silver & Antique Sale
Monday 8th February at 10.00 am
Diamond Rolex
Solitaire Oyster
Ring 5.05ct Explorer II
£20,000-
£2700-3200
25,000
Amber Neck-
Sampson lace £1800-2600
Mordan & (from a selection
Co Scent of amber in-
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www.axminster-today.co.uk AXMINSTER Tuesday, January 26th 2016 7
Council to train
TIC 100 Club draw
in social media
STAFF and members of Axminster Town
Council have been asked to undertake social
media training to prevent further controversy.
The matter was on the agenda of the council’s
January meeting.
Town clerk Hilary Kirkcaldie told Pulman’s
View that East Devon District Council had
n DISTRIBUTION: ‘recommended’ that social media training
ACT members had a should take place “as a result of historic inci-
busy shift in Purze- dents”.
brook Chapel As previously reported, then mayor Jeremy
Walden announced he would boycott Support
for Axminster Library but later issued a full
Big response for Churches
apology after a row involving cartoons posted
on social media.
Together clothes collection The cartoons also led to a social media war
in which town councillor Andrew Moulding
labelled fellow councillor Paul Hayward’s
A clothescollection by Axminster are in need of humanitarian assis-
Facebook conduct “an absolute disgrace”.
churches together (Act) generated a tance according to UNIceF.
A separate incident involved a tweet from
great response, writes Anders Lars- “In syria, 12.2 million need humani-
councillor Paul Hayward, who was accused of
son. tarian assistance. last winter, babies,
providing a link to a pornographic website – a
Purzebrook chapel in Musbury children and vulnerable adults died in
claim he strongly denies.
Road was used as a packing and dis- camps in the Middle east because
tribution centre, hosting mountains there was not enough aid to keep Exactly when the training will take place is
of clothes. them warm. yet to be decided, but it is possible it will be
simon Byworth of Act said: “We “The World health organisation provided through Devon Association of Local
collected warm clothes and footwear (Who) estimates that 25,000 people Councils.
for displaced Iraqi people who do not are injured every month in the conflict
want to join Is. in syria while 58 per cent of hospitals are now living in tents, or in unfinished and aban-
“The clothes were packed into have closed or are functioning at a re- doned buildings. Around half are children.
boxes at Purzebrook chapel for on- duced capacity. “Many of the Iraqi displaced persons in northern nMARIADriver from Axminster Arts and 16 (Nancy Mitchard, £5).
ward transmission to a reception cen- “People continue to flee violence. Iraq are living, just surviving, on high ground. Café drew the December numbers Maria is photographed just before
tre in Worthing where they will be put Those captured by Is face brutal exe- “The temperature there is minus 10 degrees for Axminster Tourist Information the draw with arts café regular
on a large lorry and driven to Iraq. cution, and women and young girls centigrade and most of the people have only thin Centre’s 100 Club draw. Arthur.
“There is a huge need in many Mid- are trafficked and sold as slaves. clothing to wear and flip-flops on their feet.” There were 45 players and the win- Anyone wishing to join the draw
dle eastern countries. “Many fled their homes with just Mr Byworth praised everyone who helped with ning numbers were: 34 (Lesley should contact the tourist informa-
“For example, in Iraq - 8.29 million the clothes they were wearing and the collection. Frankau, £10), 56 (Tim Coath, £7.50) tion centre.
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Wed 3rd February
www.bennettrogers.co.uk
4.30 - 5.30pm
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The scheme by the Medical Centre first
Seaton 01297 20480
suggested in 2008 might finally happen!
Come along to find out more and ask Sidmouth 01395 577337
questions of the architect.
Budleigh 01395 443112
NB: if you cannot come at 4.30, come at 6.30 to listen to the Council briefing.
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ADVERTISER’S ANNOUNCEMENT Museum curator n IN HIS final duty as
Theowners of Lyme Bay Auctions in Seaton Commodore of Beer Sail-
are looking forward to their first sale of 2016 ing Club, Mike Ransom
launches new book
when they will be auctioning a fabulous was called upon to re-
Armstrong Siddeley vintage car. ceive a gift from the
Phil Atkins, saleroom manager, said: “We members at their recent
are very excited to have been asked to auc- SEATON based historian two books about Brixham, Christmas party.
tion this fantastic and very rare car. Ted Gosling has just had Mr Gosling admitted his Vice-commodore
“Its previous owner has carried out consid- his 41st book published, most recent effort had Michael Taylor made the
erable restoration work but there is plenty the third about Brixham. taken a long time to finish, presentation to Mike,
still to do for a vintage car enthusiast.” Simply called ‘Brixham’, but added the town has a who is leaving the village
The Armstrong Siddeley ‘Twelve Plus’ two- the book has been co-writ- rich history and lots of to move closer to his
door sports coupe was built in 1936 and the ten with June Richards. things to write about. family.
engine was professionally rebuilt in Coventry June is a Paignton resi- He explained: “You’ve Pictured above (from
in 1998. dent who was born in Ax- got to remember that it was left to right): departing
It features a pre-selector gearbox, once fa- commodore Mike Ran-
mouth and has family the biggest fishing port in
mous for enabling the tagline ‘Cars for the som with current vice
connections in Brixham. Europe in Victorian times.
daughters of gentlemen’! commodore Michael Tay-
Mr Gosling, who is the “It is still big but then
Phil continued: “The Siddeley reflects the lor and Mrs Lynn Ransom
curator of Seaton Museum, there were shipbuilding
huge variety of items that we are receiving
is well-known for his yards and everything
for auction. Our monthly sales go from
books about Westcountry there.”
strength to strength and we are very excited
to see what treasures this year brings.” places, the first one having Anyone wishing to buy a SSSSSSSSSSeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeelllllllleeeeeccctttWWWWWWWWWWWiiiiiiinnnddddooooest fowwwr 26 yeessssars
The auction estimate for the Armstrong been published in 1990 and copy of the book can do so
Siddeley is £5,000 to £7,000. It will be part focusing on Seaton and directly from Mr Gosling
of Lyme Bay Auctions’ general sale on Mon- Sidmouth. at Seaton Museum.
day, February starting at 10am The official book launch Mr Gosling will be there
Lyme Bay Auctions holds monthly general party was held on Satur- from 10am-12noon on
sales of furniture, antiques, collectables, day, January 16th in The Mondays and Tuesdays (Honiton) Ltd Alsso at Otter Nurseriieess
china, ceramics, artwork, vintage items and Old Market House in Brix- during the close season,
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Countryside Forum
by Anders Larsson
THISyear will see Axe Vale Singers produce something new people and have some fun –they will all make you TheDevon Countryside Access Forum is a
special that aims to please, amuse and delight everyone. [email protected] welcome. statutory local access forum under the Coun-
The Seaton-based group describes itself as a ‘social and “They will be there from 7pm tea and coffee is in- tryside and Rights of Way Act 2000. It has fif-
music-loving group of singers,” and new members would cluded.” teen members who advise on the
be made most welcome. “All singers welcome, it is never to late to join in. For more information, call Michelle on 07761 773563 ‘improvement of public access to land for the
Chairman Michelle Hague said: “The aim is to enjoy “So if you want to start to do something in 2016, meet or June on 01297 23491 purposes of open-air recreation and the en-
singing songs from well known musicals, show songs, Management takeover at Pulman’s View joyment of the area.’ The Forum has a remit to
along with some amazing numbers from modern stage give independent advice to a number of Gov-
shows.
ernment bodies, in addition to Devon County
“There is also a nod to the more whimsical but, most
Council, district and borough councils and
importantly, there is something to please all ages. NEWSPAPER proprietor Sir Ray The new group owned byPhilip, were superb.
parish and town councils.
“This year members of the public are in for a real treat. Tindle has sealed a ground-breaking Karen and Hannah is called Capital Philip, who originally launched the
“We were surprised and delighted by the response and deal which passes ownership of Media Newspapers Limited and will View From series, said: “Having Devon County Council is currently appoint-
number of people who attended our 2015 summer some of his leading titles to the peo- continue to operate from London and managed local newspapers in Lon- ing members to the Forum and would like to
evening of song. ple who run them. Lyme Regis. don earlier in my career, I am look- receive applications from anyone with an in-
“This year we are planning something special that aims Pulman’s Viewin Devon and Som- The South London Presscelebrated ing forward to the challenge of terest in recreational access. They would es-
to please, amuse and delight everyone.” erset and the View From series in its 150th anniversary in 2015 and Sir working alongside Karen and Han- pecially like to hear from landowners and
New members of all abilities are always welcome and Dorset, along with the capital’s South Ray threw a party on board HMS nah in continuing to build our stable managers, access users and people with other
the singers meet on Thursday evenings at 7.30 pm until London Press, Mercury, andtheLon- Belfastin London attended by HRH of titles in the capital as well as re- relevant professional interests such as health,
9.30pm at in Methodist Church Hall in Seaton, next to don Weekly Newstitles, including the the Countess of Wessex, Secretary of taining my Devon, Dorset and Som- planning, education, sport, sustainable trans-
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singing and sharing the fun of rehearsal with others. Karen Sheppard and Hannah Walker. the key role local newspapers play up pers and we are excited by the oppor- generous mileage rate is paid.
“Of course, if you have talent then you are equally wel- However, Sir Ray insists the deal and down the country and how they tunity he has given us and the Why don’t you consider applying to join the
come and we will find something to show off your abili- does not signal his retirement. He is are fundamental to democracy. Sir
talented staff we will lead.” Forum? It’s an interesting opportunity and you
ties and strength. now celebrating his 90th year and Ray Tindle, who bought his first
Philip is also joint managing direc- can:
“We are always keen to find and encourage new mem- has no intention to stand back from paper after receiving demobilisation
bers and reassure newcomers that everyone has a voice, front-line management. money as did all those who were in tor of the London Weekly News ncontribute to the debate –share experience
and can learn how to use it with practice. He says the sale is to ensure the the Army during the Second World Group, which is edited in Lyme and expertise from your specific field
Regis.
“Fundraising is a constant struggle so we try to do our long life of the papers which include War, has a career history of making nmeet and work with others –listen to and
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“We are a self-funding group so new sponsors and pa- across the country (plus percentages Newspapers has launched, or bought managed Sir Ray’s business in Farn- tional access updates and information relating
trons are also sought who obviously enjoy the benefits of from eight per cent to 49 per cent in up, 47 titles since the start of this re- ham previously, said: “I look forward to access law, policy, legislation, and how it can
being mentioned in the programme etc.” more than another 200 papers mak- cession. to continuing the successful pro- benefit social, economic and environmental
Members are already looking to end of the spring and ing his interest in the local press still On this latest announcement Sir gramme of change and improve- issues;
the culmination of their practice in a public performance total more than 400 titles). He in- Ray said it made complete sense to ments the team have been working nhelp make a difference –influence local and
on May 6th and 7th in the Methodist Church Hall. tends to remain hands-on. sell the London Dorset-based titles to on for the past 12 months, building UK policy affecting access.
Amongst this year's numbers will be songs from In this unique deal Sir Ray also re- the people who currently run them. on the launch of new titles in central For details and an application form please
Mamma Mia, The Lion King, Chess, My Fair Lady and mains a 10 per cent shareholder in He wished Philip Karen and Hannah London and enhancing the reputation see www.devon.gov.uk/dcaf The closing date
many more. the newspapers with Karen, Philip and the whole staff all the very best of the South London Pressas one of
is February 25th 2016.
Michelle said: “Music and words are provided, just pop and Hannah holding equal shares of for the future. the capital’s iconic local newspapers
along on Thursday night. 30 per cent each. He said the staffs of these papers with 150 years of history behind it.”